Mindanao Daily News (March 23, 2023)

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Ramadhan in PH begins March 23, says Bangsamoro Darul Ifta

MARAWI CITY (PIA)—The Bangsamoro Darul Ifta (BDI) announced that the holy month of Ramadhan will commence, March 23.

Bangsamoro Jurist and Deputy Mufti Abdulrauf

Guialani announced this on Tuesday night after receiving reports from regional moon-sighting committees across BARMM.

"They (the said groups) have performed what they

were assigned to do, and then finally, the result of the moon-sighting is that the moon-crescent has not been sighted," he said.

Accordingly, the date of the start of Ramadhan varies in different areas or regions, as the Hadith of Allah’s Messenger says, "Fast when you see it (the crescent of Ramadhan) and break the fast when you see it (the crescent of Shawwal)." Muslims all over the world observe Ramadhan,

TCO SEED officially opens the doors of the first and only Body Painting/Finishing NC1 Assessment Center in the Philippines on March 21, 2023. The event was participated by invited guests: TESDA & DepEd Officials, CASA Dealers & Car Insurance Companies.

The partnership of USAID (United States Agency for International Development) of Toyota Cagayan De Oro and Toyota Iligan City, was also recognized.

Gov’t troops, LGU Kapatagan spearhead ‘all-in-one’ Mission

COTABATO CITY --- Around 3,030 residents of Kapatagan, Lanao del Sur availed on Tuesday, March 14 the various services during “all-in-one mission” spearheaded by the Naval Forces Western Mindanao in partnership with the Local Government of Kapatagan, 1st Marine Brigade, and Marine Battalion Landing Team-2.

Said activity was held at the Municipal Gymnasium in Barangay Daguan.

Rear Admiral Donn Anthony

L. Miraflor PN, commander of Naval Forces Western Mindanao, said the mission is an additional effort to the various services ex -

tended by the local government of Kapatagan.

"Services offered were medical consultation, dental consultation and treatment, tooth extraction, free circumcision, blood pressure check-up, eye check-up with free reading glasses, hygiene kits distribution, educational kits distribution, distribution of slippers, toys distribution, and free haircut,” Miraflor said.

In her message, Mayor Raida Maglangit expressed her gratitude to the government troops for said initiative.

“Allow me to extend my gratitude to the Naval Forces Western

DA turns over Php13.7-M dairy milk processing coop

By Ercel Maandig

Cagayan de Oro-Agriculture

Undersecretary Domingo

Naval Forces Western Mindanao Commander Rear Admiral Don Anthony L. Miraflor hands over to Kapatagan Mayor Raida Maglangit a clock, hat and mug as token of gratitude for her warm reception to the teams who participated in the all-in-one mission.( Lisa Española)

Panganiban on Tuesday leads the Dairy Milk Processing and Marketing Enterprise project turnover to Northern Mindanao Dairy Cooperative worth Php13,795,348.09.

In a Press Conference held at Chali Beach resort

here, Panganiban reported that the project was composed of 2 tranches; the first is composed ESL Pasteurizer set with Hemogenizer, a Standby Generator set, Air Compressor, and Refrigerated Van all worth Php 12, 996,320.00 while the second tranched are 1,275 bags of corn starch, 77 bags of cocoa, 367 bags of

COWD Celebrates World Water Day 2023

As the world celebrates WORLD WATER DAY every 22nd day of March each year, this year’s theme ACCELERATING CHANGE to solve the water and sanitation crisis is very aptly coined as water affects us all, hence, everyone needs to take action. COWD being a water service provider took action by donating 450-litre plastic water tanks to three (3) barangays that may be used for water storage to supplement supply requirements particularly in times of water service interruptions.

In consonance with COWD’s effort of providing quality water service to its community by forging a collaborative partnership with the barangays, representatives from COWD’s Public Relations/Information Division of the Management Services Department and the Engineering Department took note of the water supply concerns

of the barangays directly from their Punong Barangays themselves, namely, PB Maximo C. Allorin of Barangay Iponan, PB Norbel S. Saa of Barangay Macabalan, and PB Marlon L. Tabac of Barangay Gusa. Resolution of said concerns shall be given due action by COWD.

LEARNING-BY-DOING APPROACH IN SCIENCE TEACHING: A PERSONAL EXPERIENCE

By: Amy Marie R. Radoc T1 Mambuaya National High School

What instructional strategy is effective in teaching science?

The answer to this question may vary from one science teacher to another. Since science teachers are the prime movers in a science classroom, we may utilize different techniques and pedagogies to help students learn the different science concepts and acquire scientific skills. The use of models and projectbased learning strategy are pedagogies to science teaching that is anchored on the learning-by-doing approach.

These strategies allow learners acquire scientific knowledge by being actively involved in their learning task and not just a passive recipient of learning. It also assists students to experience authentic learning because they can experience relevant and hands-on practice.

In a separate study conducted by science teachers in our school, results revealed that the use of analogy models and project-based learning strate-

gies were effective pedagogies in science teaching. Using a quasi-experimental design, it was noted that students who were exposed to these two strategies have acquired higher performance in science and developed a more positive attitude in learning science than those who were exposed to conventional teaching strategies. This implies that students exposed to these two strategies demonstrated higher performance, engage-

THE IMPACTS OF SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS

By: Emeliano V. Valdehueza Teacher I Balingasag South District DepEd

Misamis Oriental

Social media platforms are just one of the many things that might divert children today. They are appealing to kids because of how simple they are to use, how easily they can be shared, and how quickly they can connect with individuals who are far away. The use of social media is crucial in the lives of today’s youth. Whether it’s Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, TikTok, or Instagram, you can always find young people there. The mania of subscribers, uploads, and other related phenomena has taken off. Social networking is obviously now ingrained in daily life and a manner of life unto itself. Many studies have been done over the years to establish the effects of social media on young people, particularly in terms of academic achievement, all over the world. In some cases, social networking can be both time-consuming and

distracting. Students utterly neglect their education as they spend hours on social networking sites. Worse academic performance has been connected to kids’ quick rise in social media use. Although social media is one of the most dependable communication methods among students due to its adaptability and usability. The impacts of social media on a student’s academic performance have been the subject of numerous research, but the findings have always been conflicting. The internet is utilized in classrooms to facilitate learning, promote critical thinking, and keep the lines of communication open between students. Social media improves communication and awareness. Social media plays a key part in ensuring a thorough educational system, which is essential. Several points of view are presented to students, and they are taught

how to evaluate them. On the other side, social media has a negative effect on pupils’ academic achievement despite its many advantages. As a result, social media is incredibly disruptive and affects students’ academic performance directly. It is just like a double-edged blade that needs to be used with extra care. Social media use should be taught to kids in schools and at home appropriately so that it doesn’t affect their schoolwork or extracurricular activities. Although evidence suggests that students are more interested in entertainment than in demonstrating sound academic performance through diligent study and hard work, as shown by blogging, making videos, and putting together and posting creatively edited photos, this leads to subpar exam results and has an impact on students’ prospects for the future.

ment, and attitude toward learning science concepts. These strategies are just two of the many teaching methods that science teachers may utilize in their classroom. May it be a similar or a different pedagogy, what’s important is that we assist our students in acquiring scientific knowledge and skills, values, and attitudes that help them in their personal development and life in general.

Camiguin, Province dated December 3 & 10 2022 issues, the Correct subject Spelling is “ DEOSIFIN ” Not as been published.

Our Apology

Thus, while it’s appropriate for kids to utilize a range of social media platforms, it’s essential for them to limit their usage if they want to develop as individuals, maintain good health, and regularly achieve academic success. Not that social media will ruin a student’s career, mind you. We merely mean that things become addicting when they are not used appropriately. The media sector has been significantly impacted by social media, a huge technological advancement. On the other side, those who get dependent on these media may struggle in their academic endeavors.

Social media has numerous advantages, but you must use it carefully. You decide who you will follow on your social media dashboard, whether they are good or bad. because our minds are like wild horses that must be tamed to prevent harm.

MDN: Mar 23, 2023

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 AF -

FIDAVIT 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.

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF SOLEDAD BACOLCOL AND CEFIRENA BACOLCOL GALENDEZ WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE

NOTICE is hereby given that an

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT is entered into by and between:

ARTURO GALENDEZ , of legal age, Filipino citizen, widower of Ceferina B.Galendez, a resident of Mambajao, Camiguin; ARCHE B.GALENDEZ , of legal age, Filipino citizen,and resident of Baylao, Mambajao, Camiguin, and ARTHUR B.GALENDEZ,JR. , also of legal age Single/Married, and resident of Lumad, Mambajao, Camiguin.

That the above-mentioned named parties are the only heirs of the late Soledad BACOLCOL and Ceferina Bacolcol Galendez,

That the said parties are the widower and children of the late Ceferina Bacolcol Galendez;

Whereas SOLEDAD BACOLCOL died intestate, and without debt left the following properties which declared under her name described as follows;

“A parcel of land Lot No.64 , with T.D./ ARP No. 04000100331 ,with an area of 26 Sq.Mts. with residential building under T.D./ARP No.04000100332 , located at Lumad, Mambajao, Camiguin.

That the parties hereto mutually and voluntarily agreed to extrajudicially settle the said property equally between themselves as they they do extrajudicially settle the same.

Whereas the heirs/parties refered to as the vendors, and

That for and in consideration of the sum of EIGHTY THOUSAND PESOS (Php.80,000.00) Philippine currency in hand paid by the Vendee to the Vendors with full satisfaction, the VENDORS hereby ABSOLUTELY And IRREVOCABLY SELL,TRANSFER and CONVEY the above-described property to the VENDEE ALBERTO D.GABAYRAN and to his heirs and assigns with all the improvements therein. That the said property is all free from liens and encumbrances, That they will forever protect the rights of the Vendee his heirs and assigns from any claims coming from third persons. Executed under the Notarial Registry of

RAMADHAN MESSAGE

Assalamu Alaykum Warahamtullahi

Ta’Allah Wabarakatuhu.

We send our warm greetings to the people of Kapatagan and to all Muslims from all over the world observing the Holy Month of Ramadhan.

Ramadhan is a time to remember our brothers and sisters who have been adversely affected and are facing immense difficulties and hardship.

We sincerely pray that Allah (SWT) rewards each and every one of us for our good deeds, hard work and generosity and that He keeps us all in the best of health.

RAMADHAN MESSAGE

Assalamu Alaykum Warahamtullahi

Ta’Allah Wabarakatuhu.

In behalf of the Local Government of Buadiposo-Buntong, I greet our brothers and sisters and the entire Muslim Ummah on the occasion of the observance of the Holy Month of Ramadhan.

As we observe Ramadhan, may we continue practicing the key tenets brought by this Holy Month, prayer, reflection, causing no harm to others, and helping the less fortunate and the needy.

May peace, mercy and the blessings of Allah (S.W.T.) be upon us all in this Blessed Month.

Wassalam.

HON. NORON DADAYAN Municipal Mayor Buadiposo-Buntong, Lanao Del Sur

HON. RAIDA BANSIL MAGLANGIT Mayor

HON. NHAZRUDDIN MAGLANGIT Vice-Mayor

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Do you know that the Philippines is the biggest rice importer in the world, importing some 2.5 million metric tons of rice annually while China with a population of some 1.5 billion Chinese Is only importing 2 million metric tons? From where does our rice importation come from? Mostly, from Vietnam and Thailand and other South East Asian countries whose millions of hectares of irrigated lands are using irrigated water from the Mekong Delta otherwise known as the Third Pole. Recently, it was discovered that soon Mekong Delta will lose its iceberg like what is happening in the Arctic and the Antarctic as every day some 1,000 hectares of the 386 meter-high iceberg is melting due to climate change. When that happens, hunger will stalk our country.

vast tracts of lands into massive plantations. Thus, it has become imperative to now listen to the plan of our Indigenous Peoples- for food security.

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The ecological people in the hinterlands of Bukidnon and Cagayan de Oro consisting mainly of Higaonons, Manobos and Talaandigs have discovered an amazing root crop called Taro Root otherwise known in the vernacular as Lutya which could be one to liberate them from the quagmire of poverty and hunger. This is amazing during these most challenging times when our country has lost its ecological integrity and food security. It is a great paradox in a rich agricultural country which has some 200,000 hectares of plantations in Mindanao alone planted with high value crops to supply the consumerist needs of the people in advanced countries but cannot even produce enough rice and milk for its hungry people, the reason why 85% of the Filipino children are malnourished.

Yes, from the bosom of Mother Earth looms the long awaited countervailing force against the number enemy of the country which is hunger and poverty.

Amazingly, it is also the one to cure the many ailments besetting the people as the health benefits of taro root include its ability “to improve digestion, lower blood sugar levels, prevent certain types of cancer, protect the skin, enhance vision, increase circulation, decrease blood pressure, aid the immune system and prevent heart disease, while also supporting muscle and nerve health.”

Taro roots contain “a wealth of organic compounds, minerals and vitamins that can benefit our overall health in a number of ways. It has a very significant amount of dietary fiber and carbohydrates, as well as high levels of vitamin A, E, vitamin B6 and folate. There is magnesium, iron, zinc, phosphorous, potassium, manganese, and copper in

ChatGPT and the mystery of our brain

The brain is a mystery; it has been and still will be. How does the brain produce thoughts? That is the central question and we have still no answer to it (Charles Scott Sherrington: 1857-1952).

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HENRY

Chatting with young people is nice. On Saturday, March 18, at a Coffee shop, I was having a good time. I had a chat with three Master’s degree students. They were doing their master's thesis. They showed me the result of quoting some references. It was really amazing. All the sentences they quoted were paraphrased by ChatGPT genuinely. It was original for the research article measurement.

Today, I remember the quote of the day by Charles Scott Sherrington who received a noble prize in 1932. The brain is a mystery, it has been and still will be. ChatGPT is the product of technology. Yet, technology is the product of innovation. Innovation is the creation of the human brain.

Up to the present century, there has not been (and I bet never been) any medical development that can transplant the brain. So far, we have eye-witnessed human organ transplants. They are the heart, kidneys, eyes, and the like. But, not yet the brain. The brain

remains a mystery. Human beings cannot yet learn totally about it.

The brain is mystery. It is our God’s knowledge. For example, when the master’s degree students showed me the result of the paraphrasing, it was incredibly excellent. It produces a summary with the new language expression. Unfortunately, when I instructed them to synthesize the quoted references from Google Scholar, ChatGPT didn’t work well. It remained to produce a summary.

Synthesizing is an obligatory skill for research writers. All the sentences, for example, the result of paraphrasing, must be stated in a conclusive statement. This statement is based on the sentences that have been summarized by the ChatGPT. This process requires the brain-skillfully used activity by the author or writer who quotes the references.

In linguistics, we has its branch, called neurolinguistics. It is the combination of two disciplines of sciences:

linguistics and neurology. When learning about neurolinguistics, we also learn about parts of the brain. We know the term of lateralization: the split function of the left hemisphere and right one

In Broca’s theory, we also learn about our brain parts and the functions such as comprehending, responding, analyzing, synthesizing etc. If we feel hard to comprehend any spoken language, it can be predicted which part of our brain is broken. If we can listen excellently to any oral language but we cannot speak well, it also can be predicted which part of our brain is broken. If our brain is broken totally, it can be predicted that we must die.

And, I bet that ChatGPT will never be able to replace

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RAMADHAN MESSAGE

Assalamu Alaykum Warahamtullahi

Ta’Allah Wabarakatuhu.

In behalf of the Local Government of Datu Piang, I greet the entire Muslim Ummah on the occasion of the observance of the Holy Month of Ramadhan. In this Holy Month, I share to you the ultimate message of peace, hope and unity brought by this season.

Ramadhan is a month of patience, reflection and generosity. It is also a time to strengthen spiritual growth, self-discipline and sincere devotion through prayer and fasting.

Ramadhan is a wonderful time to reach out through acts of charity and compassion, sharing and inviting. Truly an occasion to remember our less fortunate brothers and sisters and share Allah's gifts with those in need.

Once again, my warmest wishes to all for a peaceful and blessed month of Ramadhan.

RAMADHAN MESSAGE

Assalamu Alaykum Warahamtullahi

Ta’Allah Wabarakatuhu.

I extend my greetings to our Muslim brothers and sisters observing the Holy Month of Ramadhan.

In this Holy Month, may the Most Merciful and the Most Kind Allah (SWT) bless us as we fast daily from dawn to sunset. Fasting is meant to increase spirituality, discipline, thankfulness, and consciousness of Allah's mercy.

Furthermore, Ramadhan is a time of giving and reaching out to those less fortunate. It is also a time for prayer and reflection.

I take this opportunity to wish you and your families a peaceful and blessed Ramadhan. May He keep us all on a safe and steady path, accept our fasts, supplications and forgive all our sins.

HON. MAYOR VICTOR T. SAMAMA Municipal Mayor

HON. PAHMIA A. MANALAO-MASURONG Municipal Mayor

Cagayan de Oro streets stink as city’s search for new garbage collector drags on

CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – Piles of garbage have accumulated on street corners and roads in Cagayan de Oro for over a month following the termination of the local government’s long-term contract with a waste collection company.

The search continues for a new company that would collect and dispose of Cagayan de Oro’s average 573,863 cubic meters of solid waste annually.

“Hopefully, by Thursday, we will have a new collector,” Engineer Armen Cuenca, the head of the City Local Environment and Natural Resources Office (CLENRO), told Rappler on Tuesday, March 21.

The previous collector, IPM Waste CDO, stopped its garbage collection services in the city after nearly a decade of operations. Its contract with city hall expired on January 31.

Cuenca said Cagayan de Oro City Budget Office chief and Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) chairperson Percy Salazar had

STENCH. Uncollected garbage pile up on a road in Cagayan de Oro. – Nestor Banuag Jr. local officials said were its inefficient garbage collection services in the city.

proposed that city hall extended IPM’s services for at least one month until the local government could award a new contract to a new garbage collector, but she was outnumbered.

“The consultants (of city hall) argued that it would not have made any difference in the collection services, and we might as well wait and bear with the garbage problem a little longer,” Cuenca said.

The previous contractor has been criticized for what

AIRCON CLEANING SERVICES

Robert de la Serna, a resident complaining about the uncollected garbage, said the local government should have prepared for the end of IPM’s services long before January, and sought the help of those who had been involved in the city’s garbage collection services before IPM.

IPM was the second company to serve as Cagayan de Oro’s primary garbage collector since city hall started outsourcing waste collection services in the city during the administration of the late mayor Vicente Emano in the late 1990s.

The administration of Emano’s successor, former mayor Oscar Moreno, had awarded the contract to IPM Waste CDO, a company that belongs to the

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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).

group of IPM Holdings Incorporated, a major player in the solid waste collection services industry in Metro Manila, providing services to prominent cities including Manila, Quezon City, Pasig, Pasay, and Bacolod.

Cuenca said he expected the city government to award a new contract to one of the companies that submitted their bids to replace IPM.

Only two companies –Metroways Construction and Jomara Construction –participated in the bidding process in February.

But Cuenca said Metroways, which submitted the lowest bid, was disqualified by the local Bids and Awards Committee last week after evaluation results showed it fell short of city hall’s standards.

He said Jomara – which partnered with the firm Tensil Construction – was evaluated,

Encouraging sixth graders to read

By: LEONIDA ALABA JABUNAN Teacher II Consolacion Elementary School Consolacion, Cagayan de Oro City

YES we do teach both Filipino and English literature in schools. But no, beyond tasking them homework assignments and compelling them to memorize facts so they could answer the quizzes for the next day, our high school students don’t read. If there are things that your teenager reads, horribly it may likely be the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy.

Sexualizing our culture is the concern of businessmen. The role now of educators is how to counter this trend.

Thus, we as teachers must impart to our students that reading is fun. It must not be boring. Parents also play an important role in this. Constantly remind your kids that Facebook is only limited for updating fellow classmates about the possible lessons for the next day. Remember that these are still high schoolers. They need parental guidance.

They’re not like college students who are already adults and are responsible enough to concentrate studying when exam week comes.

In the Philippines, the ability to read and write is a priority so any effort to promote literacy by the government, organizations or even private individuals is celebrated. It is through literacy that one is

empowered to interact in his/ her community and realizes his/her worth, what s/he can do and eventually make him/ her do things that contribute in sustainable developments of his society.

The establishment of the National Manpower and Youth Council (NMYC) made a huge impact on the 1980s literacy rate improvement to 92 percent. The high literacy rate in the country and the 95 percent school participation of children in elementary schooling are achieved through the campaign of the government particularly the Department of Education (DepEd) to bring more school-age children to school.

The following initiatives are appreciated: Alternative Learning System (ALS), open high school, night high school and kindergarten law.

Literacy-specific initiatives include Every Child A Reader program, the Library Hub, a focus in K-3 curriculum, the mother tongue-based multilingual education, the journalism program based in Republic Act (RA) 7079, Book Week and National Reading Month.

DepEd is currently finalizing its policy on Learning Action Cell implementation and strengthening.

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Immersion

By: MARICRIS N. MAKIJI SST II

WORK immersion is a key feature of the Philippine public high schools curriculum. It can be conducted in different ways depending on the purposes and needs of the learners.

One of the goals of the K-12 basic education program is to develop in learners the competencies, work ethic and values relevant to pursuing further education and/or joining the world of work.

To achieve greater congruence between basic education and the nation’s development targets, work immersion has been incorporated into the curriculum. This subject will provide learners with opportunities to become familiar with the workplace, for employment simulation and to apply

their competencies in areas of specialization/applied subjects in authentic work environments.

Learners are immersed in actual work environments such as workshops, offices and laboratories in which their prior training is relevant. By the time learners reach senior high, they would have already acquired almost all the competencies and skills that would prepare them for the curriculum exits. Work immersion provides them with an avenue to test themselves and apply what they have learned in a non-school scenario. In work immersion, learners are not only able to apply their previous training but are also able to experience the social interactions in a work environment.

First aid

By: LIZEL E. SAJULGA Teacher III

FIRST aid refers to medical attention that is usually administered immediately after the injury occurs and at the location where it occurred. It often consists of a one-time, short-term treatment and requires little technology or training to administer.

First aid can include cleaning minor cuts, scrapes, or scratches; treating a minor burn; applying bandages and dressings; the use of non-prescription medicine; draining blisters; removing debris from the eyes; massage; and drinking fluids to relieve heat stress.

Some knowledge of basic first aid could mean the difference between life and

death. Consider doing a first aid course, so that you will be able to manage if someone is injured or becomes ill. CPR is a life-saving skill that everyone should learn. Keep a range of first aid kits handy at home, in the car and at work.

To avoid contact with potentially infectious bodily fluids such as blood or saliva, everyone with training in resuscitation is advised to carry a resuscitation mask in their purse, wallet or first aid kit. This helps take the worry of infection out of helping someone in a life-threatening situation. These masks are available from first aid providers or from your pharmacy.

too, and it passed city hall’s requirements.

The bidding companies had been asked to show a fleet of at least 60 dump trucks, mostly new, and an adequate workforce with the capability to collect and transport a minimum of 33,000 cubic meters of garbage each month

to ensure that the city’s streets are kept free of garbage.

“Metroways has until Thursday (March 23) to appeal. If it appeals, then a decision would be made immediately,” he said.

Cuenca said the company that would bag the new contract would be asked by the local government to start collecting

K to 10 curriculum review in final stages

By: SHARON A. REGULAR Teacher III

Vicente N. Chavez Memorial Central School

THE ongoing review of the K to 10 curriculum is already in the final stages. They will have a rollout once finalized.

The review of the K to 10 curriculum started during the previous administration, while the curriculum review of Grades 11 to 12 or Senior High School began in November 2022. Consultations with experts are being held to identify which areas need to be focused on.

The agency’s long-term solution to learning loss would be the revisions to the curriculum of the K to 12 program.

The revisions would help “decongest” the curriculum, allotting more time to literacy and numeracy, which serve as the foundation of students so that they would not have a hard time as they advance

to the next grade levels. We don’t want to immediately say that it will be reduced, but we will recalibrate our curriculum. Because we saw that it is congested, so there are many learning competencies. So we can really reduce the competencies so that we can really focus and give time to your core subjects.

In her Basic Education Report last January, Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte vowed to “produce competent, jobready, active, and responsible citizens” and to “revise the K to 12 curriculum to make them more responsive to our aspiration as a nation, to develop lifelong learners who are imbued with 21stcentury skills, discipline, and patriotism.”

garbage immediately. In the meantime, garbage continued to pile up in many areas of the city despite the local government’s contingency measure which included organizing a team to collect garbage in certain

areas only. The garbage collections were taking place at least twice a day but only along primary roads and streets, mostly in downtown Cagayan de Oro, around the public markets, and some vil -

ENDURING LOVE OF TEACHING

By: Luzvil L. Ballen Teacher I Balingasag South District DepEd Misamis Oriental

The teaching profession is highly demanding, and in order to succeed, instructors frequently have to sacrifice their personal time in order to put in long days in the classroom. They must also be self-driven, devoted, and able to transmit their excitement for learning to pupils of all ages. In this article, we will discuss the value of a teaching passion and how to cultivate one in yourself.

Passion for teaching can be characterized as a deep and enduring love of teaching. This might be identified by a strong, ongoing desire to aid others in their learning. That is probably the most important quality a teacher can possess. Any field can advance if you have the ability to like what you do. You might become more open-minded and creative as a result. You might even pick up a new skill that will enable you to assist others. Your teaching profession will

Emerging Teaching Methods for Developing 21st Century Skills

By: Beverly Anne E. Nicolasora TIII Mambuaya National High School

Problem-based learning (PBL) and project-based learning (PrBL) are two teaching methods that are commonly used in today’s educational systems. While both of these methods focus on student-centered learning, there are some distinct differences between the two. In this article, we will compare and contrast PBL and PrBL, examining their respective strengths and weaknesses.

Problem-based Learning (PBL) is an active learning approach that focuses on solving complex, real-world problems. The method is built around the idea that students learn best by engaging in challenging, openended tasks that require them to think critically, collaborate with others, and develop problemsolving skills. PBL is typically structured around a series of problems or case studies that students must work together to solve.

Some of the benefits of PBL is that it promotes deeper learning by allowing students to apply what they know to solve problems that they may encounter in the real world. It nurtures critical thinking where students are presented with a problem or question and must use their critical thinking skills to solve it. PBL is an active learning method, where students are engaged in the learning process at the same encourages collaboration among students, which is an essential skill for success in the workplace.

However, some of the draw-

backs on this method are the following. PBL can be timeconsuming for teachers and students, as it requires extensive planning and preparation. This requires skilled facilitation to ensure that students stay on track and that learning goals are achieved.

Project-based Learning (PrBL) is another studentcentered learning approach that focuses on developing practical skills by working on extended projects that are designed to be relevant to the student’s interests or needs. In PrBL, students work on a project over a period of time, during which they are guided by their teacher, but have considerable freedom to decide how they will approach the project and what they will create. Projects can be individual or collaborative, and may include research, experimentation, design, or other forms of inquiry.

Some of the benefits of PrBL is that it allows students to take ownership of their learning by pursuing topics that they find interesting or meaningful. This approach can be particularly effective for students who may struggle with traditional classroom learning. PrBL also allows students to develop a range of skills, including critical thinking, creativity, communication, and problemsolving. PrBL provides students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills to real-world problems. This is a hands-on learning method, where students are actively

become less intimidating and more fun if you find your teaching passion. The idea of supporting your students in accomplishing their goals will excite you. You are more likely to stick with anything if you have a passion for it.

There are several ways to develop a genuine passion for teaching. Developing a desire for studying is one method - then consider how you may apply that enthusiasm to helping students learn. Another strategy to achieve passion is to discover a calling. At this point, you develop a natural desire to aid others in their learning.

Being a teacher is a really fulfilling occupation. The details on how you find your calling are really important. You would want to ensure that it feels right and that you will like doing it. Educating others and assisting them in realizing their goals may be your goal if you decide to become a teacher.

lages.

“This is a big challenge for us,” Cuenca told local broadcaster I-FM in an earlier interview.

He said city hall was facing difficulty in collecting garbage in all of the city’s 80 barangays due to a limited number of trucks available. – Rappler.com

The Role Of Video Games In Childhood Studying

By: Ma. Flordeliz F. Eran T-III City Central School

A review of the literature published in American Psychologist suggests that playing video games, including violent shooters, may improve children’s learning, wellbeing, and social skills. We are not advocating ignoring the significant research that has been done over the years on the detrimental impacts of gaming, such as addiction, despair, and aggressiveness.

A more impartial viewpoint is however required to fully comprehend how video games affect children’s and teenagers’ development.

According to the writers, playing video games can aid kids in learning how to solve problems. Children’s creativity was also boosted by playing any kind of video game, including violent games, but not when the children used other forms of technology, such as a computer or cell

phone, according to other research. Adolescents’ problemsolving and academic grades improved the following year in direct proportion to how much they reported playing strategic video games, such as role-playing games. The study found that fast, easy-to-access games like “Angry Birds” can boost players’ spirits, encourage relaxation, and fend off worry. “This seems to be a fundamental emotional benefit to consider if playing video games simply makes people happier. The authors also emphasized the possibility that playing video games can help people develop resiliency in the face of setbacks. According to the authors, children can develop emotional resilience that they can rely on in their daily lives by teaching them how to deal with repeated failures in games.

Three Methods To Engross Reluctant Learners

engaged in the learning process. Additionally, PrBL encourages students to be creative and to think outside the box.

Like PBL teachers have to give consideration on these drawbacks when considering this method. Like PBL this can be time-consuming for teachers and students, as it requires extensive planning and preparation. PrBL can be challenging for some students, as it requires a high level of self-direction and time management.

While PBL and PrBL share some similarities, such as their focus on student-centered learning and collaboration, they also have some distinct differences. The main difference between the two methods is their focus. PBL focuses on problem-solving and critical thinking, while PrBL focuses on applying knowledge and skills to real-world problems. Both methods have advantages and disadvantages, and the choice between them will depend on the specific learning goals and needs of the students.

In conclusion, PBL and PrBL are two teaching methods that have gained popularity in recent years. While both methods have their advantages and disadvantages, they are effective in promoting student-centered learning, collaboration, and critical thinking. The choice between PBL and PrBL will depend on the specific learning goals and needs of the students, as well as the preferences of the teacher.

Every teacher has that learner. The learner who devotes the whole period with their head down. The learner who never turns anything in. The learner who tries to talk or is annoyed the whole time. You can be an expert in classroom management, but still tussle with engaging all of your learners. When I worry about charming everyone, my better half always tells me, “darling, you can’t reach every learner.” I always answer, “I know right, but I have to try.” I’m frequently reminded of the contemporary day parable of the little boy who walks down the beach throwing starfish back into the ocean. Without this help, the starfish would die. Another man stops and questions the young boy why he is wasting his time. There are numerous starfish in the world, and this boy’s actions wouldn’t extend to anything. He couldn’t possibly make a difference. The wise little boy quickly picks up another starfish, throws it into the ocean, and decorously replies, “it made a difference to that one!”

Even if I can’t reach every one of my learners, I can always try. And when I do touch someone, it will make a difference. So, how do you try? What are some tactics that you, as a teacher, can use to try to engage your reluctant learners? I have

By: Maybelle R. Lacre Teacher I Camaman-an Elementary School Division of Cagayan de Oro City

used 5 strategies that have worked for me, in my teaching experience. Hopefully, they can work for you too!

1. Find Things They’re Fascinated In

In one of my classes, I had a group of friends who weren’t interested in English. They would have preferred to escape to the playground to play “sepak takraw” for the duration of the class period. I was interested in learning about them, in finding out what they loved to do. It wasn’t hard for me to discover that they loved such sports. So then, I started to ask them about it. When it was time for group work, I would check to see how they were coming along, and then I would inquire about their game. At the start of every lesson, I have a “hook” to get the learners engaged. It could be a story, a Youtube video, or a game, among other things. You can always change your path. The learners started to see me as a teacher who not only was interested in their learning, but in them as a person.

2. Transport Them to the Heart of the Course

The heart of the class is usually at the center. The learners who are the most focused, engaged, and friendly towards one another incline to drift to the center of the room. If you have the center

of the room engaged, the energy seems to flow outwards to the edge of your classes. The stereotype is that they are just there to hopefully scrape by with a pass, while sleeping with their head against the wall. But that’s not always the case. Maybe they’re sitting back there because they don’t have any friends in the class, or because they are really shy and don’t want to be called in. You have to mix them with other kids and allow their potentials to be discovered.

3. Ask Them to Help You With Something (Anything!)

A lot of the time, a reluctant learner will just do the plain minimum. They go to class, listen, quietly do the work (or maybe not so quietly!), and vice versa. You can’t engage them in class discussions, and you don’t know what to do anymore. So, why don’t you try and incorporate them into the lesson for the day? Give them responsibilities and allow them to process things. You will be surprised by their transformation! Trust me, anyone is capable of being their finest selves one day. All in all, there are numerous strategies that a teacher could use to try and engage a reluctant learner. These are ones that have worked quite well for me, and I hope they can work for you as well.

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PRA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

Republic of the Philippines CITY CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE

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

Email Address.civilregistrycagayandeoro@yahoo.com & ccrdo@ 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 DARWIN DUBLIN BUO has filed with this Office a petition for correction of clerical error of the CHILD’S DATE OF BIRTH from “ October 18, 1969 ” to “ October 08, 1969 ” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ANNABELLE DOBLIN BUO who was born on OCTOBER 18, 1969 (as per PSA file) in BAYUGAN, AGUSAN DEL SUR and whose parents are BENITO BUO and MACARIA DONLON.

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

(SGD) EVANGELINE C. TAPANGAN City Civil Registrar

PETITION TO APPROVE

CASE NO.2023-039 AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES CESAR J. PAREDES AND SUZETTE T. COMAYAS-PAREDES, CESAR J. PAREDES AND SUZETTE T. COMAYAS-PAREDES, Petitioner.

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 7, 1998 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 1, San Jose, 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 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 7, 1998 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 April 14, 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 20th of March 2023.

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Publication Notice R.A. 10172

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Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Cotabato City/Municipality: Makilala

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 LAURENCE NAPIAL MEDALLE has filed with this Office, a correction of Entry in Sex from “ FEMALE ” to “ MALE ” in the Certificate of Live Birth who was born on 22 March 1989 at Makilala, Cotabato and whose parents are Mary Ann Napial and Merzon Medalle

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

(SGD) JOSE ISIDRO M. MAINIT OIC- Municipal Civil Registrar

(SGD) HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge

MDN: Mar 16 & 23, 2023

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.

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 23, 30 & Apr 6, 2023

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.2023-038 AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES ROBERT V. CHU AND SARAH JANE L. SINA-ON-CHU, ROBERT V. CHU AND SARAH JANE L. SINA-ON-CHU, Petitioner.

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 November 23, 1996 at Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte, both petitioners had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this Court, both of them can be served summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their resident at Purok 7, Curvada, Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte and Bagong Silang, Kapatagan, 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 seven (7) years, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; petitioner seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on November 23, 1996 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 April 14, 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

MDN: Mar 23 & 30, 2023

PRA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

Republic of the Philippines CITY CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE

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

Email Address:civilregistrycagayandeoro@yahoo.com & ccrcdo@gmail.com Cell. No. 0906-8288219/0906-828-8187

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A No. 10172, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that ELGEN BANGUIS ANTIG has filed with this Office a petition for correction of clerical error of the CHILD’S SEX from “ MALE ” to “ FEMALE ” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ELGEN SAMSON BANGUIS who was born on MARCH 17, 1977 in ILIGAN CITY, LANAO DEL NORTE and whose parents are ROGELIO MAGLENTI BANGUIS and FELISA PAITAN SAMSON

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than MARCH 31, 2023.

(SGD) EVANGELINE C. TAPANGAN City Civil Registrar

MDN: Mar 23 & 30, 2023

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 26, 1988 at Margosatubig, Zamboanga del Sur, 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 at P-6, Sitio Buco, Banlag, Valencia City and Block 12, H 21, Habitat, Pagatpat, Cagayan de Oro City respectively;

That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for each other for some reason of which both petitioner finally decided to legally break or severe their marriage bond for more than twenty-five (25) 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 26, 1988 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 April 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

PRESENT:

Hon.

ORDINANCE NO. 1011 Series of 2023 (26th Regular Session)

Authored by: Hon. Niko P. Aldeguer

Sponsored by: Hon. Brian Nelson T. Flores Co-Sponsored by: Hon. Kathleen Cecille C. Pagaling Hon. Bonifacio G. Valiente

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING STRATEGIC FOCUS ON NUTRITION FOR THE FIRST 1,000 DAYS OF LIFE THROUGH A STRENGTHENED AND INTEGRATED PROGRAM FOR MATERNAL/NEWBORN AND CHILD HEALTH AND NUTRITION FOR THE CITY OF MALAYBALAY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Whereas, Art. 11 Sec. 15 of the 1987 Constitution mandates the State to protect and promote the right to health of the people and to instill health consciousness among them;

Whereas, Sec. 17 of R.A. 7160 otherwise known as the Local Government Code of the Philippines, further mandates local government units to exercise their powers and discharge their functions as are necessary and appropriate for the effective provision of basic services including child welfare and nutrition services;

Whereas, the first 1,000 days of child’s life is a critical window that sets the stage for a person’s intellectual, and lifelong health and productivity;

Whereas, the right nutrition during these first 1,000 days window not only has a profound impact on a child’s ability to grow, learn and thrive but also a lasting effect on a country’s health, development and prosperity;

City Ordinance No. 1011, Series of 2023:

Whereas, studies have shown that poor nutrition in the first 1,000 days of a child results in stunting, wasting, low birth weight, micronutrient deficiency and weakens the immune system against diarrhea, pneumonia, and malaria;

Whereas, the City of Malaybalay recognizes that nutrition is not only fundamental to a child’s cognitive and physical growth, but is also fundamental for the City’s development efforts, and as such, deems it urgent to scale up nutrition during the first 1,000 days of the life of a child;

NOW, THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it is ORDAINED by the 9th Sangguniang Panlungsod of Malaybalay that:

SECTION 1. Title. – This Ordinance shall be known as the “ First 1,000 Days of Life Ordinance ” in the City of Malaybalay;

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy . It is hereby declared the policy of the City of Malaybalay to uphold the right of every citizen of the City and to provide quality health interventions most particularly the first 1,000 days of life and direct all the barangays to focus and commit in ensuring the delivery of basic services to all the residents of the City of Malaybalay and providing a whole City approach in combating malnutrition.

SECTION 3. Coverage. The Malaybalay First 1,000 Days of Life Ordinance shall be adopted in all barangays of the City of Malaybalay.

SECTION 4. OBJECTIVE . Malaybalay City First 1,000 Days of Life Program aims to invest on the First 1,000 days of life of an individual commencing from conception until the 2nd year of life by comprehensively addressing the necessary health, nutrition and psychological interventions from pregnancy, birth and until the baby reaches the second year of life.

SECTION 5. DEFINITION OF TERMS

a. MC1K program – Malaybalay City First 1000 day of life program

b. Pre-natal Period – is the first 270 days from conception and through out pregnancy

c. First 1,000 days of life – refers to the period of a child’s life spanning the nine months in the womb starting from conception to the first 24 months (or 2 years) of his/her life which is considered to be the critical window of opportunity to prevent malnutrition especially stunting and its lifelong consequences.

d. Geographically isolated and disadvantage areas (GIDA) – refer to areas that are isolated due to distance or geographical isolation, weather conditions and lack of modes of transportation and communication and other areas identified to have limited access to and utilization of health services, high incidence of poverty, presence of vulnerable sectors, communities in or recovering from situation of crisis or armed conflict and those recognized as such by a government body.

e. Breast milk substitute (BMS) – refers to the type of milk in either liquid or powdered form, including soy milk and follow-on formula, that are specifically marketed for feeding infants and young children up to the age of 3 years;

f. Early Stimulation and Learning- refers to the process where infants and young children receive external stimuli to interact with others and their environment. It provides different City Ordinance No. 1011, Series of 2023: opportunities for the child to explore and develop skills and abilities in a natural way and understand what is happening around them. Examples of early stimulation are language, motor and sensory stimulation with the aim of optimizing their cognitive, physical, emotional, and social skills to avoid undesired states in development.

g. Low birth weight – refers to the weight of a child at birth of less than 2500 grams;

h. Malnutrition – refers to deficiencies, excesses or imbalances in a person’s intake of protein, energy (carbohydrates and fats) and/or nutrients covering both under nutrition which includes sub optimal breastfeeding, stunting, wasting or thinness. Underweight and micronutrient deficiencies or insufficiencies, as well as over-nutrition, which includes overweight and obesity.

i. Micronutrient deficiency – refers to a deficiency of substances required by the body in small amounts for vital physiological functions which include vitamin A, iron, folic acid, iodine and zinc, deficiency which may result in vitamin A Deficiency (VAD), iron deficiency anemia (IDA), and iodine deficiency disorders (IDD).

j. Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) – refers to low weight for length/height defined as between 2 and 3 SD below the median (<-2 up to -3SD) of the WHO Child Growth Standards or a mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) measurement of between 110 mm (11.0cm) and 125 mm or 12.5 or red color in the 3-color tape; orange color in the 4-colors tape.

k. Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) – refers to a physical human condition characterized by a very low weight-or height index (below negative 3 SD of the median WHO Child Growth Standards), visible severe wasting, or by the presence of the nutritional edema.

l. Stunting – reflects chronic under nutrition during the most critical periods of growth and development in early life. It refers to a condition characterized by a height/length-for-age index which is less than negative 2 SD of the WHO Child Growth Standard median and which is considered an indicator of long standing or chronic malnutrition.

m. Underweight- is a composite form of under nutrition which refers to a condition characterized by low weight-for-age index which is less than negative two (2) SD of the WHO Child Growth Standard median; and,

n. Wasting or thinness – reflects acute malnutrition and refers to a physical condition characterized by low weight for height index which is less than negative 2 SD of the WHO Child Growth Standard median, indicating in most cases a recent and severe process of weight loss often associated with acute starvation or severe disease which in some cases may also be the result of a chronic unfavorable condition.

SECTION 6. PROGRAM COMPONENTS The program shall include health and nutrition services and interventions provided at the different life stages. The LGU, NGO’s, NGA’s and other stakeholders shall work together to ensure the delivery of these services and interventions.

1. Prenatal Period (First 270 days)

a. Pregnancy-tracking and enrolment to prenatal care services;

b. Regular follow up to complete minimum of four prenatal care visit;

c. Provision of maternal immunizations including tetanus toxoid vaccine for the prevention of neonatal tetanus;

d. Provision of oral health services, including oral health assessment;

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e. Provision of nutritional counseling, smoking cessation, and adoption of healthy lifestyle practices;

f. Identification of nutritionally at-risk pregnant women;

g. Dietary supplementation of pregnant women

h. Provision of micronutrient supplement with ferrous sulphate folic acid and calcium carbonate;

i. Provision of iodized oil capsules in areas with low utilization of iodized salt and high incidence of iodine deficiency disorders;

j. Promotion of the use of iodized salt fortified rich foods;

k. Provision of anti-helminthic drugs for deworming and assessment of risk for parasitism;

l. Counseling on hand washing, environmental sanitation and hygiene;

m. Empowering women on the preparation of birth, breastfeeding and rooming in plans;

n. PhilHealth enrollment and linkage to community health workers and volunteers;

o. Social welfare support for access to nutritious and healthy food products and commodities for nutritionally at-risk pregnant women belonging to the poorest families.

p. Counseling on breastfeeding on and other delivery of the baby.

2. Women about to give birth and immediate postpartum period. – Health and nutrition services at the facility and community level shall include but not limited to the following:

a. Provision of respectful care at the time of admission at the health facility. b. Ensure delivery at the health facility which may include Maternity Waiting area for mothers who live in far-flung areas who stay temporary in anticipation for the expected date of confinement, labor and for post-partum and newborn observation and care. c. Compliance of health facility to Republic Act 10028 otherwise known as the “Expanded Breastfeeding

Promotion Act of 2009” and the Executive Order 31, the Milk Code and other related administrative issuance issued by the Department of Health on maternal and newborn care.

d. Provision of mother friendly practices during labor and delivery in time with in compliance to the Mother and Baby Friendly Health Facility Initiative and current essential maternal and newborn care protocols of the Department of Health.

e. Monitoring of the progress of labor and the well-being of both the mother and the fetus and provision of interventions to any health issue that may arise.

f. Identification of high-risk newborns that will be delivered, the premature, small for gestational age and/or low birth weight infants, and the provision of preventive interventions to reduce complications of pre-maturity or low birth weights.

g. Coverage and utilization of Philhealth benefit packages for maternal care.

h. Nutrition counselling and provision of nutritious food and meals at the facility most especially for women who gave birth to babies who are pre-term, small for gestational age, or low birth weight until discharge.

i. Counseling on proper hand-washing, environmental sanitation, and personal hygiene.

j. Counseling on and utilization of responsible parenthood and family health services;

k. Maintenance of non-separation of the mother and her newborn and rooming-in for early breastfeeding initiation;

l. Assurance of women and child-friendly spaces during calamities, disasters, or other emergencies where health and nutrition services for women and children shall be provided and expectant mothers will be able to give birth following prescribed maternal and intra partum protocol;

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m. Provision of support to fathers to ensure their commitment to support the mothers and child on proper health and nutrition care and provide necessary counselling and positive parenting support interventions.

n. Counseling and support to parents/caregivers on parents/caregiver, infant/child interaction for responsive care and early stimulation for early childhood development, and;

o. Others as may be determined based on international and national guidelines and evidence generated locally.

3. Post-partum and lactating women. – Health and nutrition services at the facility and community level shall include but not limited to the following:

a. Follow-up visit to health facilities where they gave birth;

b. Home visits for newborn in difficult to reach communities.

c. Lactation support and counseling from birth up to two years and beyond, including those women who will return to work and for women in informal economies.

d. Nutrition assessment and counselling to meet the demands of lactation in Health Facilities and work-places.

e. Identification and management of malnutrition of chronically energy deficient and nutritionally at risk postpartum and lactating women including adolescent mothers and provision of ready -to-use supplementary food in addition to dietary supplementation as appropriate.

f. Organization of community-breast feeding support groups and peer counselors for breastfeeding in cooperation with other health and nutrition workers.

g. Lactation breaks for women in the workplaces including micro, small and medium enterprises;

h. Availability of lactation stations in the workplaces both in government and private sector informal economy workplaces and in public places and public means of transportation as stipulated in Republic Act 10028, otherwise known as the Expanded Breast-Feeding Promotion Act of 2009 and its implementing rules and regulations.

i. Organization of breastfeeding support groups in workplaces in cooperation with occupational health workers and human resources managers trained in lactation management for the workplace.

j. Provision of micronutrient supplements including iron, folic acid, vitamin A, and other micronutrients deemed necessary based on recent evidence.

k. Promotion of the consumption of iodized salt and foods fortified with micronutrients including folic acid, iron, vitamin A, and other micronutrients deemed necessary based on recent evidence.

l. Provision of health services.

m. Counseling on and utilization of responsible parenthood and family health services.

n. Social welfare support to improve access to health and nutrition services such as but not limited to dietary supplementation, health food products and commodities for chronically energy deficient postpartum and/or lactating women belonging to poorest of the poor families.

o. Assurance of women-friendly and child-friendly spaces where mothers and their infants will be able to continue breastfeeding during calamities, disasters, or other emergencies.

p. Provision of support to fathers to ensure their commitment to support the mother and child on proper health and nutrition care and provide necessary counselling and positive parenting support interventions.

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q. Counselling and support to parents, caregivers on parents, caregivers of infant/child interactions for responsive care and early stimulation for each childhood development and

r. Others as may be determined based on international and national guidelines and evidence generated locally.

4. Birth and Newborn period (first 28 days or 1st month)

a. The provision of baby-friendly practices during delivery in compliance with the Mother and Baby Friendly Health Facility (MBFHI) and current newborn protocols of the Department of Health in all birthing facilities including the provision of essential newborn care and Kangaroo Mother Care for small babies born pre-term and who have low birth weight at birth;

b. Maintenance of non-separation and observance of direct rooming-in of the mother and her newborn for early breastfeeding initiation and completion of exclusive breastfeeding initiation and completion of exclusive breastfeeding;

c. Provision of routine newborn care services such as eyes prophylaxis and vitamin K, birth doses of Hepatitis B and BCG vaccines after completion of the first breastfeeding;

d. Administration of newborn screening and newborn hearing screening after 24 hours birth;

e. Provision of continuous skin-to-skin contact and Kangaroo Mother Care for small babies born pre-term or with low birth weight;

f. Availability of human milk pasteurizer for tertiary level facilities with neonatal intensive care units to ensure breast milk supply for the small babies born pre term and low birth weight.

g. Provision of the Philhealth Newborn Care Package and Benefit Package for premature and small babies.

h. Provisions of early referral to higher level facilities to manage newborn illness and or prematurity or low birth weight;

i. Facilitated and prompt birth registration and;

j. Provision of social welfare services to the poorest families of newborn infants in need of support to avail of access to health and nutrition services, social protection and other interventions.

5. Next 2-6 months

a. Ensuring exclusive breastfeeding and assistance to women with breastfeeding difficulties.

b. Completion of infant immunizations required for the child’s age

c. Regular growth monitoring.

6. Next 550 days-infants 6 months up to 2 years of age Health and Nutrition services at the Community level shall include:

a. Timely introduction of safe appropriate and nutrient dense quality complementary food with continued and sustained breastfeeding for all infants from six months up to 2 years of age or beyond;

b. Provision of nutrition counseling on complementary feeding to mothers and caregivers;

c. De worming treatment at the start of 1 year old.

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d. Dietary supplementation of age-appropriate, nutrient-dense and quality complementary food;

e. Regular assessment of development and developmental milestones delay, growth monitoring and promotion;

f. Screening for disabilities (mental, sensorial and physical)

g. Micronutrient supplementation with vitamins A, iron sulfate, or multiple micronutrient powder;

h. Counseling on parent-infant/child interaction for child stimulation and early learning including interaction and play;

i. Provision of locally available grown crops, vegetables and fruits in addition to other agricultural products to be used in complementary feeding and dietary supplementation;

j. Compliance to the integrated Management of Childhood illness protocols for pneumonia and diarrhea;

k. Treatment of moderate and severe acute malnutrition or Community-based Management of Acute Malnutrition.

l. Provision of deworming tablets for children AT 1-2 years of age;

m. Availability of potable source of water including counselling of household members on hand washing, environmental sanitation and hygiene;

n. Local government support for sanitation needs of household to reduce food and water borne diseases;

o. Social welfare support for access to nutritious and health food products and commodities for the poorest families;

p. Support for home kitchen gardens or community kitchens;

q. Livelihood assistance and other social protection mechanisms for parents belonging to the poorest families;

r. Support for home kitchen gardens or community kitchens;

s. Livelihood assistance and other social protection mechanisms for parents belonging to the poorest families;

t. Protection against child abuse, injuries and accidents including the provision of safe play spaces and toys, first aid, counselling and properly facilitated referrals;

u. Completion of childhood immunization according to the National immunization program.

7. First 6 months of infancy-

a. Provision of continuous support to mother and her infant for exclusive breastfeeding including referral to trained health and nutrition workers on lactation management and treatment breast condition.

b. Provision of appropriate and timely immunization services integrated with assessment of breastfeeding, growth and development promotion and Infant and Young Child (IYCF) counselling;

c. Provision of early referral to higher level facilities to manage childhood illness or acute malnutrition;

d. Counseling on parent-infant interaction for child simulation and early childhood illness or acute malnutrition;

e. Provision of social welfare services to the poorest of the poor families of infants in need of support to avail access to health and nutrition services and interventions; and

f. Assurance of a child friendly space where exclusively breasts fed infants will be able to continue breastfeeding during calamities, disasters or other emergencies. City

b. Provision of age-appropriate immunizations based on the latest DOH guidelines;

c. Provision of oral health services including oral health assessment;

d. Provision of anti-helminthic drugs or deworming;

e. Counseling on proper hand-washing, environmental sanitation, and personal hygiene;

f. Provision of micronutrients supplements including iron, folic acid, iodine, and other micronutrients according to guidelines of the Department of Health in partnership with the Department of Education;

g. Promotion of the consumption of iodized salt and foods fortified with micronutrients such as iron, folic acid, vitamin A, and other micronutrients that may be deemed necessary based on recent evidence; h. Referral to higher health facilities to manage complicated illnesses including moderate and severe acute malnutrition;

i. Counseling on proper nutrition, smoking cessation, adoption of healthy lifestyle practices, and family health; and

j. Others as maybe determined based on international guidelines and evidenced generated locally.

SECTION 8. NUTRITION IN THE AFTERMATH OF NATURAL DISASTERS AND CALAMITIES – Areas that are struck by disasters must be prioritized in the delivery of health and nutrition services and interventions. As such, the City of Malaybalay shall immediately provide emergency services, food supplies, for proper nourishment of pregnant, lactating mothers and children, especially those from zero to two (2) years old. Women, infant and child friendly spaces shall be prepared and ready to accommodate women and their children, provide their daily necessities such as food, clothing, clean water and shelter; readily available breastfeeding support and counseling to those with children up to two (2) years or beyond, as well as provision and guidance on the appropriate complementary food for children over six months old.

No milk formula donations or products covered by Executive Order No. 51, National Code of Marketing of Breast Milk substitutes and Breast Milk Supplement or better known as the Milk Code shall be allowed to protect the health and nutrition of pregnant, lactating women, infants and young children. Donation and assistance of the private sector, with no conflict of interest or those not covered by the Milk Code in emergency situations shall be allowed immediately in the aftermath of natural disasters and calamities.

The Disaster Risk and Calamity Office, with Guidance from Department of Health, is mandated to formulate guidelines in the pursuit of this Section. The CDRRMO (City Risk Reduction Management Office) is enjoined to include women in the decision-making process allowing them to take part in implementing disaster preparedness, recovery and rehabilitation programs.

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SECTION 9. MALAYBALAY CITY FIRST 1,000 DAYS COUNCIL

The City of Malaybalay will create an MC1K Council and Technical Working Group.

The MC1K Council and TWG (Technical Working Group) shall be composed of persons included in the City of Malaybalay GAD (Gender and Development Council) as well as with the City Nutrition Committee.

SECTION 10. MC1K COORDINATORS – There shall be MC1K Coordinators assigned in all barangays of Malaybalay City. The existing Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) shall be appointed as MC1K Coordinators.

SECTION 11. FUNCTIONS OF MC1K COORDINATORS

The MC1K Coordinators shall identify and monitor the MC1K beneficiaries. They shall ensure the provisions of all services under the MC1K Program. They shall provide reports and other data needed in the implementation of the said program.

SECTION 12. RESPONSIBILITIES OF PARTIES -- The responsibilities of parties are:

1. The City Mayor shall

a. Create MC1K Council, as Technical Working Group headed by the City Nutrition Officer.

b. Provide adequate for office work and its support staff technical and field operations.

c. Spearhead the implementation of MC1K program and issue appropriate guidelines and manual operations.

d. Provide for annual budgetary appropriations for personal services, maintenance and other operating services, and capital outlay.

e. Appoint MC1K Barangay Coordinators with provisions for their functions/responsibilities.

f. Monitor MC1K project implementation in all barangays as well develop/design monitoring tools and guidelines.

2. The Barangay shall:

a. Enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the City Government.

b. Inclusion of the MC1K program in the Barangay Annual Budget Expenditures.

c. Uphold the mandates of the MC1K Manual of Operations.

d. Mobilize the concerned Barangay to coordinate with their designated MC1K Coordinators.

e. Monitor and ensure the MC1K Program implementation in their respective barangays.

f. The Punong Barangays of each barangay will serve as the head of the program operations at the Barangay level. He/she will be in conformity with the City government through Memorandum of Agreement for the implementation of the MC1K program. He/she is expected to supervise and take appropriate action to the key person under his/her authority.

g. The Barangay Health Officers are composed of physicians (under RA 1148 which includes nurses and midwives) who are responsible for the administration of the health services. They are the primary assessors of the community health status. Also, it is their responsibility to ensure that health programs are implemented in City Ordinance No. 1011, Series of 2023:

accordance to the guidelines set by the Department of Health. They see to it that all required records and reports are properly accomplished.

h. The Public Health Nurse and Midwives act as the direct care provider throughout the implementation period. They are responsible in ensuring that the target beneficiaries receive appropriate health services and are monitored accordingly. They serve as liaisons with other health agencies in case of referrals and a health educator at the time of pregnancy up to the second year of the child’s life.

i. The Punong Barangays, as supervised by the City Mayor has its authority among the Barangay Nutrition Scholars, Health Workers and GAD Focal persons. He is responsible in tapping these groups of health personnel to abide responsibly to their duties in order to give the necessary health care needs of his people (beneficiaries).

j. The Barangay Nutrition Scholars, Health Worker and GAD (Gender and Development) Focal Personnel are consisting of individuals who undergone basic training programs in order to render primary care service to the community. They are under the direct supervision of the PHN/midwife. They are responsible for doing master listing of residents of each barangay. Furthermore, they conduct regular family visits to monitor the health condition of each beneficiary and communicate it to the PHN/midwife.

k. The Barangay Councils will provide assistance to the MC1K Program Management in the execution of various activities. They will spearhead classes, trainings and workshops respectively and is responsible for the conduct of regular evaluation and monitoring. In addition, they will ensure that submission of reports and program status are done on time.

SECTION 13. MC1K MANUAL OF OPERATIONS.

The Manual of Operations developed by the City Nutrition Officer and MC1K Technical Working Group embodying its goal and obligations of all concerned parties shall serve as a guide in the implementation of the program.

SECTION 14. CAPABILITY BUILDING OF BARANGAY HEALTH AND NUTRITION VOLUNTEERS –

In coordination with the Department of Health and Malaybalay Nutrition Committee, the City of Malaybalay shall provide practical and effective training courses to the Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS), Barangay Health Workers (BHWs), and other appropriate human resources to upgrade their skills and competence in the implementation of the services and interventions during the first 1,000 days of life for the health and nutrition of women and children.

SECTION 15. STRATEGY/PROGRAM COMPONENTS - The strategy on Health and Nutrition shall include the following components:

a. National and local health and nutrition investment planning and financing.

b. Health promotion and education, social mobilization and community participation including advocacy

c. Service delivery

d. Health and nutrition human resources capacity development e. Sectoral collaboration and partnerships

f. Logistics and supply management

g. Knowledge management and information technology; and

h. Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning

i. Research and Development

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SECTION 16. IMPLEMENTING AUTHORITY. –

The City Health Office shall spearhead in implementing the provisions of this ordinance in coordination with other offices concerned. The City Mayor through the implementing authority may issue Implementing Rules and Regulation for its proper implementation.

SECTION 17. APPROPRIATION . Budgetary requirements for the implementation of this ordinance for the Barangays shall be from the Annual Budget of every Barangay in Malaybalay City. An amount shall also be appropriated to cover the various expenditures from the City Health Office for the said program.

SECTION 18. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE . If any provision of this Ordinance is held invalid or unconstitutional for any reason the remainder of this Ordinance shall remain valid and enforceable.

SECTION 19. REPEALING CLAUSE . All ordinances, executive orders, administrative orders or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.

SECTION 20. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE . This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication in a newspaper of general circulation.

ENACTED.

HEREBY CERTIFY to the correctness of the foregoing ordinance which was duly adopted by the Sangguniang Panlungsod during its 26th Regular Session held at the Old Municipal Building People’s Hall on January 17, 2023.

Assalamu Alaykum Warahamtullahi Ta’Allah Wabarakatuhu.

In behalf of the Municipal Government of Tamparan, I extend my greetings to our Muslim brothers and sisters observing the Holy Month of Ramadhan.

Ramadan is a special month of fasting and prayer. It gives us with the opportunity to reflect on our thoughts and actions and make good choices that contribute to the welfare of our communities. It is also a sacred time for contemplation and compassion and strengthening our focus on providing charity and helping the less fortunate and underprivileged.

May we be reminded that this holiest month is a time to focus on our spiritual life. Let us take Ramadhan as an opportunity towards achieving our goals and impact positive changes in our lives.

With this, I pray that you and your loved ones be safe and find peace and inspiration in this Holy Month.

Wassalam.

HON. MOHAMMAD JUHAR DIMAPORO DISOMIMBA

Municipal Mayor Tamparan, Lanao Del Sur

Ramadhan...

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which is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, as a month of fasting, prayer, and reflection. During this period, Muslims abstain from food, drink, and other physical needs from dawn until sunset. Ramadhan is also a time for self-discipline, spiritual reflection, and acts of charity.

The Darul Ifta encourages all Muslims in BARMM to observe Ramadhan in accordance with Islamic teachings and to use the holy month as an opportunity to deepen their faith, increase their acts of charity, and seek forgiveness from Allah. (BIO/PIA-10/Lanao del Sur)

Mission...

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ern Mindanao headed by commander Rear Admiral Donn Anthony L. Miraflor, together with our troops from the 1st Marine Brigade, and Marine Battalion Landing Team-2 for making this all-in-one mission possible and successful,” Maglangit said.

Also in attendance is commander of Naval Task Unit 7 of Naval Task Group Central, Atty. Suharto M. Ambolodto. (Anilisa P. Española)

Milk...

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white sugar, 6 bags of flavoring,831 pieces of packaging materials, 26,532 bottles of 500 ml,25,136 bottles of 1 liter,51,668 pieces of customized labels,2,446 pieces of packaging sachets and 11,592 units of raw materials.

He said that the source of funds is coming from PRDP's original loan in 2018.

The said project will be managed by the said dairy cooperative which is the maker of the Highland Fresh brand that is now famous in Northern Mindanao especially its flavored Milk bar and bottled fresh milk. They also manufacture cheese. Their processing plant is located at Poblacion El Salvador City in the western part of Misamis Oriental province and produces 839,000 liters of fresh milk a year.

Panganiban is accompanied by Department of Agriculture Region 10 Regional Director Carlene Collado and Assistant Director Carlota Madriaga with Northern Mindanao Dairy Cooperative Chairman Robert Enerio and Highland Fresh General Manager Wilma Buray.

According to Director Collado that the project will provide upgraded equipment and transport facilities that will produce processed bottled fresh and flavored milk and milk bar with an extended shelf life of up to 30 days from the current production with a shelf life of only 7 to 9 days.

In this project, farmers

will expect an increase in income by at least 26 percent from Php71,304 to Php90,182 a year, it will increase as well its production volume of processed milk and its by-products from 839,000 liters to 1,205,587 liters a year, it increased product shelf life from 7 to 30 days, it increased net income of the enterprise from Php10,550,357.00 to Php19,938,256.00 on the first year of operation with PRDP, it increased the number of members by at least 3 percent from 4,097 to 4,220 after 3 years and it increased women participation in the enterprise by 1% annually from the base year with 1,572 women to 1,587 women in year 2.

Poverty...

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it.”

No less than the former Spokesman of the Indigenous People to the United Nations, Datu Vic “Migkitay” Saway, who is the Chieftain of the Seven Tribes of Bukidnon based in Lantapan, Bukidnon, has been passionately advocating in its massive and intensified propagation coining the slogan, “one million Lutya for Lumad liberation.”

Well, in a country that has become a dumping ground of finished products from all over the world that include snack foods and soft drinks that are glaringly unhealthy, why not

give focus to a local root crop that is being grown abundantly which are just used as feeds by the farmers to pigs. Datu Migkitay together with cooperative leaders are now front lining the massive production and processing of Lutya to crackers, biscuit and chips, going around to educate the farmers on the imperative need to promote our own products including the application of value-chain and marketing. And why not?

Let us be reminded of a truism that buying is like casting a vote, choosing from different economic alternatives, i.e, choosing between products which are either local or foreign, healthy or not healthy, essentials versus non-essentials, organic versus inorganic. Contemporaneous times glaringly shows that the Filipino buyers, having been brainwashed by advertisements without let-up promoted by the mainstream media, are buying what are foreign, unhealthy, the non-essentials and what are produced inorganically. In effect, we are promoting the jobs and the economy where these products are coming from.

We buy foreign and in doing so, some 6,000 Filipinos are going abroad everyday during the prepandemic period just to find jobs as there are some 14 million Filipinos who are either unemployed or under-employed. Many

How will ChatGPT change education and teaching?

By: MARY JANE Y. ARAQUIN Teacher I Bongbongon Elementary School

WITH all the potential applications of ChatGPT, you may be curious about how ChatGPT may impact education.

Access to resources for students and teachers, but it has also created more significant inequities and distractions in the classroom. For better or worse, technology in the classroom is here to stay, and more tech is being introduced all the time.

OpenAI, an artificial intelligence research and development company, introduced ChatGPT to the public in 2022. ChatGPT is a free tool that anyone with a device and internet can use — making it widely accessible, especially for students who, at this point, are all digital natives.

ChatGPT is an AI com -

Filipinos are beset with problems on high sugar levels, high blood pressure, skin diseases, cancers, or what have you because of the unhealthy and chemicals-laden foods coming from everywhere. Even the way we raise chickens that is heavily using toxic chemicals is highly flawed as these are carcinogenic.

But constant bombardment of advertisements coming from the mainstream media which are owned by the trans-national corporations are giving the message: buy this buy that and you will be happy. That is the way they promote unbridled materialism and consumerism. That is a societal flaw that we must now rectify.

We in the cooperative movement are serving notice to one and all: if you buy the products of the Cooperatives, you are buying what are locally produced, what are healthy, what are

organically grown and what are the essentials. In doing so, you promote the local economy, generate jobs for the Filipinos and you buy what are healthy and essentials. Indeed, buying is like casting a vote and our vote should be that of buying local, buy healthy, buy organic and buy what are essentials. If you buy the Filipino products, you support the livelihood of the poor and the vulnerable. If you buy foreign products in the malls of the oligarchs, you further enrich the rich and powerful oligarchs.

Lutya is indeed the liberating force against poverty and joblessness and in eating Lutya, you cure not only ailments of the body but that of society as well.

Brain...

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the whole functions of our brain. It consists of million nerves. These nerves are the key knowledge to see what

exactly the brain is. Unfortunately, all human beings cannot see the mystery of our brain. How does the brain produce thoughts? That is the central question and we have still no answer to it.

Dr. Djuwari is an Associate Professor at Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Surabaya (UNUSA),Indonesia, the editor of some research journals in the Philippines and Indonesia, also a journalist in Indonesia Pos; the President of International Association of Scholarly Publishers, Editors, and Reviewers (IASPER).

puter program that uses its intelligence to receive, analyze and produce a response that mimics natural human language.

The program uses a transformer-based neural network with a massive database that the AI uses to analyze the input information and create a response. When a human user inputs questions or commands into ChatGPT, the AI processes the text and generates the answer based on the neural network data.

ChatGPT can have thorough conversations, admit errors and even write essays. While it might be a valuable tool because of its depth of knowledge, many in education wonder how ChatGPT will affect the ethics, effort, credibility and overall future of learning and teaching.

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RAMADHAN MESSAGE

Assalamu Alaykum Warahamtullahi Ta’Allah Wabarakatuhu.

In behalf of the Municipal Government of Datu Salibo, we send warm greetings to our Muslimbrothers and sisters from around the world observing the Holy Month of Ramadhan.

Ramadhan is the holiest season in the Islamic faith, commemorating the revelation of the Holy Qur’an to Muhammad. It is a time to focus on our faith and practice Allah’s commands. Through fasting, prayer, contemplation, and charity, we renew our commitment to Allah.

This year’s fasting season impresses us to selflessly respond to the dire needs of our communities in Datu Salibo. This particular effort provides us the opportunity to share a part of ourselves, and a portion of our sacrifices, to serve best for the welfare of our people.

Furthermore, Ramadhan is also a time to reflect upon the wisdom and guidance that comes with our faith. It is also an opportunity to gather with our friends and family and show gratitude to Allah in the form of giving charity.

Ramadhan Mubarak.

HON. SOLAIMAN M. SANDIGAN, AL-HADJ Municipal Mayor FERDAUSAH SANDIGAN, AL-HADJA First Lady