Mindanao Daily News (April 27, 2023)

RDC, partners stage grand Innovation Expo in NorthMin

In celebration of the National Innovation Day on April 21 as mandated by the Philippine Innovation Act and the vibrant innovation ecosystem of Northern Mindanao led the Regional Development Council (RDC) in region 10 and partners to stage a three-day exposition of innovation impact, interactive experience and investment opportunities activities in April 20-22, 2023 at SM Uptown, Cagayan de Oro City

The three-day event was made possible through the leadership of the lead convenor, the National Economic Development Authority. The co-convenors are the Regional Research, Development and Innovation Committee through the Department of Science and Technology; Regional In -

clusive Innovation Centers (RIICs) through Department of Trade and Industry, and the Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce as

lead program coordinator. Several partner government agencies have also contributed resource speakers, technologies, and

innovation. Among these agencies are the Department of Information Communication and Technology (DICT), Department of

Agriculture, PHILHEALTH, Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines, Philippine Information Agency, Technical Education and

Cong Rufus inaugurates P2.2-B CdeO Diversion Road to Laguindingan International Airport

Cagayan de Oro 2nd District Cong. Rufus Rodriguez led the inauguration of the completed FS Catanico Bridge in Brgy. FS Catanico with barangay officials and DPWH Region 10 officials.

The FS Catanico Bridge is one of two bridges that form part of a major in -

frastructure project in the city – the Cagayan de Oro Diversion Road connecting Junction Sayre Highway, Barangay Balubal to Barangay Indahag, to Pueblo de Oro, then going to Opol, El Salvador City, Alubijid and finally to Laguindingan International Airport.

The total cost of the road

Skills Development Authority, and more. Partner state universities and colleges, various consortia, innovation hubs, LGUs, and the SM CDO uptown are also active partners of this event.

As one of the leading catalysts for innovation in the Philippines, DOST showcased its program, projects, and technologies for MSMEs, people’s organizations, students, and industry-partners anchored in the theme, “Strengthening the Innovation Ecosystem in Region X.”

Among the highlights of the agency is the showcasing of DOST Technology Hub, an online portal/website that serves as a catalog of scientific and technological innovations and services. More than a thousand DOST technologies are now readily accessible to everyone.

DOST Officer in Charge, Engr. Romela N. Ratilla joins the ceremonial ribbon cutting during the opening ceremony of the 2023 National Innovation Day celebration in region 10 on April 20, 2023 at SM City CDO Uptown, Cagayan de Oro City.

The FS Catanico Bridge has an allocation of P200 million while the bridge in Barangay Balubal has a total allocation of P423.25 million, making the total funding for bridges amount to P623.25 million.

SIM card registration extended for 90 days

By Wilnard Bacelonia and Benjamin Pulta

been extended.

confusion and concerns of registrants regarding the law.

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– The registration for the subscriber identity module (SIM) cards will be extended for another 90 days or until July 25, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla announced on Tuesday.

However, after the original April 26 deadline, subscribers will have limited access to services until they finally register.

“Most of the services will be cut off with the telcos (telecommunications companies). So, there will be a social media unavailability for those who do not register in the next 90 days,” Remulla said in an interview after attending a Cabinet cluster meeting.

Senator Grace Poe, meanwhile, called for a boost in information dissemination of Republic Act (RA) 11934 or the SIM Registration Act now that the deadline has

Poe, who chairs the Senate Committee on Public Services, said the extension would help clarify the

"It should be emphasized that SIMs will still be

available in local retailers and sari-sari stores even past the SIM Registration deadline. Users will simply be required to register first

before they can activate their new SIMs," she said in a statement as she welcomed the decision to extend the registration.

"SIM registration was meant to promote the responsible use of SIM and to halt the abuses of scammers and criminals. It is not meant to punish legitimate SIM subscribers, especially those at remote areas."

She recalled that when the bill on SIM registration was under deliberation, lawmakers considered the compliance of the more than 168 million SIM subscribers and had foreseen the need to extend the registration period to accommodate all users.

Poe was the bill's sponsor in the Senate.

As of April 23, National

Telecommunications Commission (NTC) data show that about 82,845,397, or 49.31 percent of SIM cards have been registered.

The breakdown is as follows:

DITO: 5,796,175 or 38.73

percent

Globe: 37,099,437 or 42.77

percent

SMART: 39,949,785 or 60.25 percent Poe reiterated her call to telecom firms to go down to the grassroots to reach out to more subscribers.

"As most telcos have been enjoying vast profits from their services, they have the corresponding obligation and the necessary resources to track down their SIM users and to widen the opportunity for registration,"

COMPLIANCE. A staff member of a telecommunications firm helps a client register his SIM card at a stall at the Quezon City Hall on Jan. 24, 2023. Republic Act 11934 or the SIM Card Registration Act seeks to put an end to scams and gives subscribers until April 26 to register if they want to keep their numbers active. (PNA photo by Ben Briones)

PH daily average of Covid-19 increases by 32%

By Ma. Teresa Montemayor

MANILA – The country’s daily average of new coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases increased by 32 percent from April 17 to 23, the Department of Health (DOH) reported Monday.

The agency posted 450 daily infections from 341 recorded between April 10 to 16.

Additionally, there were 3,148 new cases and five verified deaths in the recent week.

The tally of severe and critical infections went down to 345 from the previous 356 during the same week,

CASE UPSWING. The Department of Health on Monday (April 23, 2023) said the country’s daily average of new Covid-19 cases increased by 32 percent from April 17 to 23. More than 78 million or 100.4 percent of the country’s target population have been vaccinated against the virus as of March 19. (PNA file photo)

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Only 13.7 percent or 275 out of the 2,010 intensive care unit (ICU) beds are in use, while 17.4 percent or 2,980 of 17,152 non-ICU beds are utilized.

At least 78,443,972 or 100.4 percent of the country’s target population (78,100,578) have been vaccinated against Covid-19, including 82.16 percent of 8,721,357 senior citizens, as of March 19.

A total of 23,811,248 have received booster shots out of the fully vaccinated population.

To date, the country has logged over 4.08 million coronavirus cases and more than 66,439 deaths. (PNA)

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Province of South Cotabato Municipality of Polomolok

PhilHealth rolls out expanded coverage, new benefits for members

MANILA – The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is set to roll out its expanded coverage and benefits for its members.

Among the first to be implemented is the increase in the number of covered outpatient hemodialysis sessions from 90 to 156, PhilHealth acting president and chief executive officer Emmanuel R. Ledesma Jr.

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said in a news release on Tuesday.

"Sa pamamagitan ng expanded coverage na ito para sa outpatient hemodialysis, masusuportahan na po natin ang buong tatlong sessions kada linggo sa loob ng isang buong taon. Ibinase po ng PhilHealth ang increase na ito batay sa standards ng adequate dialysis na nangangailangan ng tatlong 4-hour

Republic of the Philippines

Local Civil Registery Office Province of Camiguin Municipality of Mambajao N O T I C E O F P U B L I C A T I O N

29 July 1978 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and who parents are Anisha D. Dimakuta and Pendatun A. Macarambon.

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

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

MDN: Apr 20 & 27, 2023

In compliance with Section 7 of R.A. No. 10172 , a notice is hereby served to the public that MARETCHEL ACSON ABOC has filed with this Office PETITION FOR CORRECTION OF CLERICAL ERROR in her Certificate of Live Birth particularly Sex of the Child from “ MALE ” to “ FEMALE ”, She was born on 18 February 2001 at BENHAAN, MAMBAJAO, CAMIGUIN, PHILIPPINES and whose parents are: FRANCIS REBOTE ABOC and JOJIE PACQUIAO ACSON.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 9 May 2023.

(SGD) EDITHA B. MOOSREINER, MBA Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: Apr 20 & 27, 2023

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Mango-bamboo fest to boost agri production in San Carlos City

By Hilda Austria

SAN CARLOS CITY, Panga-

Insights on DepEd’s Four Pillars towards Education Transformation

By: FRANCISCA F. AGUILAR, DBM Teacher III – SHS Bulua National High School

DepEd Order No. 024 s. 2022

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– The city government here is targeting to boost the agri-production and excitement of the residents and visitors in its MangoBamboo Festival.

The festival that will kickoff on April 25 and will run until April 29 will showcase the agri-livestock cooperatives exposition.

“We would like to address the concerns of agrobusinesses at the same time rekindle the excitement of the people on the festival,” said Mayor Julier Resuello in an interview on Monday.

Although there was a festival last year, it was still restricted by the pandemic.

“We had one last year but it was not as grand or long as this year’s festival since we were still at the height of the pandemic and also it was during the election period,” he said.

Resuello admitted that the city’s mango industry has not yet returned to its former glory since it was hit by a typhoon and pests.

He recalled that in 2009, a typhoon brought down 60

FESTIVAL. One of the candidates in Miss San Carlos 2023 as part of the city's Mango-Bamboo Festival in San Carlos City, Pangasinan province during the pre-pageant competition on April 15, 2023. The festival will run from April 15 to April 29. (Photo courtesy of San Carlos City Information Office) percent of their fruit-bearing trees, plus the infestation of pests in the past years.

“We have been coordinating with the Department of Agriculture. We are hoping there will be more research on the breed of mango in our city that is unique in taste and quality and also to address pests on mango trees,” he said.

San Carlos City is also known for the abundance of bamboo in its locality. With this, residents resorted to making Bahay Kubo, or huts made of bamboo for resorts and residential areas.

Among the activities for the festival are a Thanksgiving Mass, the Gamefowl Expo, Bamboo-han ed Baley,

the Mango-Bamboo Festival Street Dancing Competition, the Cancionan ed Plaza, and the Miss San Carlos 2023 pageant.

Tourists may also opt to visit the city’s Minor Basilica of Saint Dominic De Guzman Parish Church, bamboo hut factories, and local restaurants and businesses. (PNA)

“Adoption of the Basic Education Development Plan (BEDP) 2030. In this plan, the current challenges of Education Sectors shall be addressed through its four pillars, namely access, equity, quality, and resiliency and wellbeing. Access refers to giving basic education opportunities to all school-age children, out-of-school youth and adults. Equity involves initiatives that would cater the disadvantaged school-age children, youth and adults. Quality is about providing learners from K-12 with the attainment of complete basic education with life’s skills. The last pillar which is the newest is resiliency and well-being. In this aspect, learners are to be equipped with their rights and responsibilities as individuals and as society members. Surrounding these four pillars are enabling mechanisms-governance which include modern, efficient, nimble, and resilient governance and management processes. Under Systems Management, DepEd specifically mentioned the Management of Teachers’ Professional and Career Development. It is delighting to know that the agency continues to prioritize the capacity building of teachers and learning facilitators. Hence, among the issues to be addressed include the quality and quantity of teachers, more focused teachers’ instruction time, and learning resources, among others. I strongly believe that if these three issues are efficiently addressed, the four pillars will be realized. Quality

teachers may be characterized for being competent in their assigned learning areas and being able to handle learners’ vulnerabilities in academics and behavior. These teachers may be considered committed, proactive, and joyful teachers who are able to radiate their positivity to the learners especially those who are in difficult circumstances. If one is joyful, he/she can think of diverse and appropriate teaching strategies and learning materials to make the class more engaging and transforming. As a result, the learners come to school inspired to learn and go home to their families bringing the knowledge and skills from school. Somehow, their school experiences can also influence their families and communities. Our leaders usually capacitate teachers through training and seminars. But sometimes, the gained strategies are not translated to the classrooms due to limitation of instructional time. Lack of classrooms, laboratories, and facilities contribute to this problem. Moreover, some learning areas have more competencies that teachers must catch up with the given the limited time. Lastly, teachers are challenged with the school forms and other reports that they must submit on time. Nevertheless, I suppose, these challenges are already identified. With the resiliency and well-being that we aimed to provide to our learners, we hope that the mechanisms would eventually affect our teachers’ resiliency and well-being as well so that we can give our best to our learners.

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As Earth Day (April 22) is fast approaching, I cannot help but remember the late Chieftain of the Higaonon Tribe of Cagayan de Oro, Datu Fausto Orasan known as Datu Sandigan who in 2014 was brave enough to stop illegal mining in the upland of Cagayan de Oro perpetuated by illegal miners from China who were just carrying tourist visa. These well-armed illegal Chinese miners were arrested with high powered guns through the efforts of Datu Sandigan but was shot to death one Sunday morning. Until now, no killer has been arrested. Datu Sandigan was our strong ally before when we were barricading logging trucks and continued his passion to protect God’s vanishing creation against the well-armed illegal miners, working with us as volunteer in Task Force Kinaiyahan that I then led in enforcing Writ of Kalikasan issued in 2013 by the Court of Appeals. Datu Sandigan had been telling me that he was never afraid to give up his life to protect Magbabaya’s vanishing creation, telling me then that “protecting God’s vanishing creation is for him, the highest form of worship.”

It is res ipsa loquitor (the

thing speaks for itself) that indeed the amazing beauty of nature is the reflection of the Unseen Being, the manifestation of the Creator called God. Questions were asked whether the portrayal of the image inside the church that we give high reverence to is just the imagination of Leonardo da Vinci, the painter? Isn’t it that creation is a reflection of the Creator? Yes, the Indigenous Peoples are correct in protecting God’s vanishing creation as the highest form of worship and are even willing to give up their lives to stop the continuing plunder and exploitation of the ecosystems for greed and profit. To stop the further onslaught of the forest ecosystem and to save all the flora and fauna, they took direct actions through human barricades lying on the streets and dared the 50 10-wheeler logging trucks passing every night to run over them. The same love and compassion were shown by the environmentalists in India when every time loggers would attempt to cut down trees, they would run to the forest to embrace the trees and would shout that the axe first pass their backs before cutting the trees. Thus, we have barricade movement in the

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Mindamora Falls, for example, reflects such divinity to the IPs and wherever they may be in Mindanao, they face the Falls every time they pray to Magbabaya (Creator) and not the paintings of Leonardo da Vinci. The magnificence of the continuing flow of radiating water in a threestorey waterfalls from the watershed while above are flying eagles hovering over the green scenery of flowering plants and trees that house Tarsiers jumping from one branch to another is an incomparable beauty that is worth dying for. But why have the loggers put a sawmill amidst the dipterocarp forest called the invincible water dam in Mt. Kalatungan-Kitanglad Range that caused the massive denudation of some

We are all involved in evangelization

On the Feast of St. Mark, the Evangelist, we are reminded that all of us, like St. Mark, are asked by Christ to also “go into the whole world and to proclaim the Gospel to every creature.” (Mk 16,15)

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That is simply the effect and consequence of being a Christian who is supposed to be like Christ and to share his mission of evangelizing and redeeming everyone. We also have to apply to ourselves those words Christ told his apostles: “As the Father has sent me, so also I am sending you.” (Jn 20,21)

Evangelization is an integral and indispensable part of the whole mission of Christ --the redemption of mankind. While it may immediately concern itself in the transmission of the doctrine of our faith, it cannot go alone without being vitally and organically connected to the other aspects of human redemption.

It should not be understood simply as a matter of giving talks, classes, homilies, and the like. It should not be understood simply as a matter of transmitting the doctrines and truths of our faith. We have to understand

that truth is not simply a matter of doctrine. It has to involve the whole of human life. It just cannot be ideas. It has to be life itself.

We need to understand that evangelization is the transmission of Christian life that obviously involves doctrines that affect all our life. It should not just affect us intellectually or emotionally. It has to affect our whole life, our whole being, to such an extent that we get transformed into another Christ as we are meant to be.

As a consequence, for us to evangelize, we should feel the seriousness of Christ’s words commissioning us to go to the whole world and to preach the gospel. We should not just do evangelization purely as a human initiative. It is Christ who commands us to do so. We have to spend time to process this truth about evangelization in our mind and heart.

Then we obviously need the grace of God who actually gives it to us abundantly. The challenge is how we are corresponding to that grace. Do we study the gospel and

the doctrines contained in it? Do we internalize them, making them flesh of our flesh and the spirit that animates our soul?

As an effect, a certain zeal to evangelize should develop in us. Do we feel the urge to really go out, meet people and talk with them, eager to edify them with our words and example? For this, we should be willing to make all kinds of sacrifices. And to carry out this duty, do we find ways that are adapted to how the people are?

We need to see to it that when we talk with the people, we manage to be in the same wavelength. We have to know how to be intellectual with the intellectuals, practical with the practical-minded, etc. In other words, we should try our best to be all things to all men, as St. Paul said, (cfr. 1 Cor 9,22) and as Christ himself personified. With God’s grace and our effort, we can hack it.

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100 ex-rebels formally yield to gov’t in Ormoc City

By Sarwell Meniano

TACLOBAN CITY – A total of 100 former members and staunch supporters of the New People’s Army (NPA) formally surrendered to the local task force to end local communist armed conflict (ELCAC) in Ormoc City after years of engagement in the armed struggle.

Commander of the Philippine Army’s 802nd Infantry Brigade, Brig. Gen. Noel Vestuir, said in a phone interview Tuesday that the former rebels, who have lain low since last year, took an oath of allegiance to the Philippine government.

The formal surrender was held during the founding assembly of the Ormoc Integrated Peace and Development Workers Fed -

eration (OIPDWF) at the Ormoc City Superdome on Monday, witnessed by members of the regional and city ELCAC.

Of the 100 surrenderers, nine were former NPA combatants, 13 were members of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), 21 used to be members of the Milisya ng Bayan, 53 were affiliated with the NPA’s underground mass organizations, and four were mass supporters.

These former rebels are residents of remote Liberty and Gaas villages in Ormoc City.

“They joined the peace and indignation rally to express their sentiments and their condemnation of the communist terrorist group. During the rally,

(LEAVING THE NPA. Former rebels join a rally in Ormoc City on Monday (April 24, 2023), denouncing the New People's Army (NPA). A hundred former members and staunch supporters of the NPA have formally surrendered to the local task force to end local communist armed conflict in Ormoc City after years of engaging in armed struggle. (PNA photo courtesy of Philippine Army)

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the members of OIPDWF showed their banners, expressing their desire to end terrorism, their call for the attainment of peace, and they also burned the rebels’ flags,” Vestuir said.

The activity was part of the Ormoc City task force ELCAC’s mission to secure communities and prevent NPA attempts to recover the villages they previously influenced.

“Our appeal to NPA remnants in Leyte (is) to surrender because the people are no longer supporting them. Their former comrades and mass base already organized themselves as peacebuilders, availing (of) government assistance, protect their communities, and uplift their living conditions,”

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Globe blocks 1.1B scam, spam messages in Q1

Leading digital solutions platform Globe blocked close to 1.1 billion scam and spam messages in the first quarter of 2023, complementing government efforts against online fraud bolstered by the SIM Registration Act.

With the heightened campaign against scammers and the push for SIM registration, Globe has booked a five-fold jump in blocked unwanted and unsolicited messages from 217.31 million recorded in the first quarter of 2022.

Likewise, blacklisted SIMs from Globe’s Stop Spam portal soared to 22,455 from January to March 2023 compared to only 1,812 in the same period last year. Globe also deactivated 647 SIMs, of which, 610 were involved in sending scam or fraud messages, while the remaining 37 were used in sending spam messages.

The portal allows customers to easily report mobile numbers responsible for spam/scam messages and calls. Subscribers just need to upload screenshots of the spam or scam messages and

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As the climate crisis deepens, every day on Earth becomes more meaningful…

Earth Day celebrations first began in 1970 when millions of Americans took to the streets to protest pollution. Since then, the celebration has grown year by year to become one of the most important environmental celebrations in the world (www.un.org).

In the Philippines, April 22 of every year has been declared as the Philippines' Earth Day under Presidential Proclamation 1481, signed on April 10, 2008, by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to raise the level of awareness on environmental degradation and destruction in the country that threatens the very quality of life of many Filipinos.

That is why it is more important than ever that Earth Day is seen as a rallying cry for real action on the climate crisis.

This year’s theme is “Invest in our Planet.”

Investing in the planet means conserving water and energy, reducing waste, planting trees, using public transport, consuming locally grown food, and adopting sustainable agriculture. Furthermore, it is a reminder that all sectors

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must take action against the climate crisis and invest in a green economy that makes the world a better place for future generations.

From parties, parades and protests to cleanups, rallies, and teach-ins, there are endless number of ways to celebrate Earth Day. For us in COWD, we opted to donate Plastic Bottle Recycling Bins to our partner barangays, namely, barangays 24 and 27 as a way of raising awareness on the management of plastic waste. Alongside this objective, is to foster cooperation with the barangays on addressing their respective water concerns and their assistance as well in disseminating announcements

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and reporting of any leakages or illegal connections.

With this, let us remind ourselves and everyone that we all must exercise responsibility and do our

fill in the required details such as the senders’ number or caller ID, the recipient’s number, and suspicious links received.

Last year, Globe blocked a record 2.72 billion scam and spam messages, more than double the 2021 level of 1.15 billion amid a strengthened campaign against fraudsters. It also deactivated 20,225 SIMs and blacklisted 35,333 SIMs.

“At our core, we remain committed to providing a secure digital experience for our customers. Aside from our various consumer protection initiatives, we are continuously investing in advanced spam detection and blocking systems to protect our subscribers from unwanted and unsolicited messages,” said Globe Chief Information Security Officer Anton Bonifacio.

Globe has invested heavily in spam and spam SMS detection and blocking systems. The company has spent $20 million on its Security Operations Center, which works round-theclock to filter out unwanted

messages, including app-toperson and person-to-person SMS from international and domestic sources.

As an industry first, Globe started blocking SMS with clickable URLs in September 2022 in response to the growing concern over the escalating scam and spam messages, particularly those containing the mobile users’ full names.

To further prevent its subscribers from becoming victims of unscrupulous organizations and individuals, Globe encourages them to register their SIMs on or before the April 26 deadline mandated by the government under the SIM Registration Act.

Globe SIMs may be registered for free anytime and anywhere via https://new. globe.com.ph/simreg and the GlobeOne app. Globe has also made available onground SIM Registration Assistance in its stores, EasyHubs and booths in remote areas.

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

Globe welcomes SIM Registration 90-day extension, daily registrations hit over 2M

Globe applauds the government led by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) for extending the SIM registration deadline, giving millions of unregistered customers more time to comply with the law.

SIM users now have 90 more days to register after the original April 26 deadline was extended. Globe again calls on its subscribers to quickly take advantage of the extended time and not wait for the last minute to register to avoid deactivation of their SIMs.

“The government has given SIM users a full three months more to register their SIMs. We would like to appeal to our customers to register their SIMs as soon as they can. If you are having a hard time registering your SIMs, you can go to our Globe Stores and EasyHubs and we will provide the necessary assistance,” said Darius Delgado, Head of Globe’s Consumer Mobile Business.

emergency alerts before the extension was announced.

As of April 24, 39.89 million Globe customers have registered their SIMs out of the total 86.7 subscriber base.

Globe’s 147 stores and 25 EasyHubs across the country are open for customers who need help registering their SIMs. Globe has also been regularly joining SIM Registration Assistance initiatives led by the National Telecommunications Commission since January, and works with local government units, groceries, and malls to set up assisted registration booths in various sites, including remote locations.

part to make this planet a better, cleaner, and more sustainable place to live. Not just every Earth Day but every day is a chance to nurture nature.

Globe has been vigorously pushing for SIM registration registrations have been slow, peaking to millions of daily registrations just over the past three days after Globe sent

Globe Prepaid, TM and Globe At Home Prepaid WiFi users may register their SIMs through the https://new.globe.com. ph/simreg website. Globe Postpaid and Platinum customer details are already added to the Globe SIM registration database in accordance with the law. For company-owned Globe Business accounts, steps to register or update details have been sent to your company's authorized representative.

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

Organ donation awareness pushed in Davao City

By Che Palicte

DAVAO CITY – More should be done to create public awareness on organ donation and help patients extend their lives, a government physician here said Monday.

Dr. Ma. Theresa Bad-ang, nephrologist and head of the Southern Philippines Medical Center-Human Advocate and Retrieval Effort, however, said that “people inside the hospital” should be the first to know everything about organ donation.

“Organ donation should be known first thoroughly by doctors and nurses in the hospital before the public so that it will succeed,” Bad-ang

said, adding organ donation should only be done following the consent of a family member of a “brain-dead” patient.

“We cannot do organ donation if the patient is not dead. The public should know that when you are brain-dead, you are legally dead, and you can donate your organs as long as your family will agree to it,” she said.

Bad-ang underscored the role of the media to boost organ donation, describing the press as "a powerful tool" for people to support the campaign.

“We want to educate them because they are our part-

ners. Without them, people will have a difficult time understanding the benefits of organ donation,” she said.

She assured donors that their bodies will not be "desecrated or mutilated" and instead be treated with "utmost care."

She also urged the people who have signed up for organ donation to inform their families, especially those who are driver’s license holders, that they are donors.

Bad-ang said that on average, they are able to identify at least 30 donors every month.

The primary challenge, however, is getting the families to give consent. (PNA)

Bombmaker slain in Maguindanao del Sur

By Edwin Fernandez

REBEL WAR MATERIEL. Government troops recover an anti-personnel mine and a .45-caliber pistol from the slain notorious member of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) following a law enforcement operation in Shariff Saydona Mustapha town, Maguindanao del Sur province on Saturday (April 22, 2023). Killed was a certain Datu Guibo, a known bomb maker-cum-courier of the BIFF group operating in Maguindanao. (Photo courtesy of 6ID)

CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao Norte – A bombmaker of the outlawed Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces (BIFF) was killed in a shootout with authorities during an operation in Shariff Saydona Mustapha town, Maguindanao del Sur province over the weekend.

In an interview Monday, Lt. Col. Udgie Villan, the Army’s 33rd Infantry Battalion acting commander, identified the slain rebel as Datu Guibo, an alleged BIFF bomb maker-cum-courier.

Villan said joint forces of 33IB and Provincial Police Mobile Force Company were to serve a warrant of arrest for various offenses to Guibo last Saturday when fired upon by the suspect’s group.

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on June 23, 2012 at Cagayan de Oro 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 Zone 8, Pagatpat, Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental respectively;

That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for each other for some reason of which both petitioner finally decided to legally break or severe their marriage bond for years, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; petitioner seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on June 23, 2012 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile.

WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on May 24, 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 26th of April, 2023.

“As the troops were approaching Guibo’s safe house, his followers numbering about ten opened fire, triggering a brief fire -

AWARENESS. Dr. Ma. Theresa Bad-ang, a nephrologist and head of the Southern Philippines Medical Center – Human Advocate and Retrieval Effort, underscores Monday (April 24, 2023) the need to raise public awareness on organ donation. During a press briefing in Davao City, the physician emphasizes the need for medical practitioners to be knowledgeable first on the procedures for organ donation procedures. (PNA photo by Robinson Niñal Jr.)

74 wanted persons fall, 22 NPA rebels yield in Caraga Region

By Alexander Lopez

BUTUAN CITY – The con-

duct of a six-day Simultaneous Anti-Criminality Law Enforcement Operation (SACLEO) in the Caraga Region has resulted in the arrest of wanted persons, the Police Regional Office (PRO-13) said Monday.

In a report, the PRO-13 said the SACLEO conducted from April 18 to 23 also led to the surrender of 22 communist New People’s Army rebels in the region.

Of the 74 wanted persons apprehended, 23 are considered as most wanted in the region, provincial, city and municipal levels,

the report said.

At least 51 other wanted persons fell into the hands of police authorities during the intensified law enforcement operations, it added.

Anti-illegal drug opera-

tions conducted by police units also led to the arrest of 26 suspects and the seizure of 144.7 grams of shabu worth PHP985,000. Six suspects involved in illegal log-

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on May 1, 1999 at Tagbilaran 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 Daan Bantayan, Cebu and Mansasa, Tagbilaran City, Bohol respectively;

That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for each other for some reason of which both petitioner finally decided to legally break or severe their marriage bond for years, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; petitioner seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on May 1, 1999 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile.

WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on May 24, 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.

Rotary District Gov Gigi Go appoints monthly letter chair

By MARK FRANCISCO

ROTARY Interna-

tional District

3870 Governor

Gilda “Gigi” Go has appointed Nena Tan of the Rotary Club of Kalayaan Cagayan de Oro as the chair for the governor’s monthly letter for RY 2023-2024 and will automatically be part of the new district leadership team.

“Apart from being articulate, Rotarian Kim is very dependable. In her previous club and district assignments, she has delivered beyond expectation and that and many more of her positive traits makes her perfect for the position as GML chair,” Go said.

A governor’s monthly letter is published to keep Rotarians and others up-

Republic

dated of the things that are happening within the district. The governor’s monthly letter includes a personal monthly mes-

the Philippines

sage by the incumbent district governor as the leader of the district. This serves as a medium to discuss the district’s

goals and thrust for the month, to inspire Rotarians to action and to invite everyone to the district’s upcoming

Republic of the Philippines ) Islamic City Marawi ) s.s.

AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION

District Governor Elect “Gigi” Go

projects and events.

Rotary International District 3870 is composed of 44 clubs from Bukidnon, Misamis Ori-

EXHIBIT 9.3

I TATA SOLAICA MAAD , of legal age, Filipino, with postal and residence address at Rorog Agus East, Marawi City, Lanao del Sur, respectfully state that;

1. I am the only surviving legal heir of the late MACAUMBOS LAWANSA DIAMLA , who died intestate on December 25, 2017 at Rorog Agus East, Marawi City without leaving any indebtedness;

2. The late MACAUMBOS LAWANSA DIAMLA left the following properties ;

a. Deposit account/s with the LAND BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES under account number 1261-2218-25;

b. Indicate other properties,if any ;

3. Pursuant to Rule 74, Section 1 of the Rules of Court, I hereby adjudicate unto myself the above-described deposit account/s and properties without judicial proceedings as prescribed by the afore mentioned Rules of Court.

ental, Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, North Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao, Camiguin and Cagayan de Oro City.

The Prestiz Guide to Choosing the Perfect Air Conditioner for Summer

Everyone looks forward to summer—until they are reminded just how hot Philippine summers actually get. And when you’re in the middle of sweltering humidity and heat, there’s nothing like coming home to a space that is comfortably, quietly, and more importantly, efficiently cooled.

The secret to creating this refreshing oasis lies in finding the right air conditioner to keep you comfortable all summer long—without breaking the bank. If that sounds too good to be true, pay attention.

Prestiz, a brand best known for creating affordable and energy-efficient solutions to help you beat the heat is walking you through the basics of finding the right air conditioner to fit your needs and lifestyle.

Buying Checklist

When buying an air conditioner unit, it's important to carefully evaluate a variety of factors to find the perfect unit. You don’t want to spend on an air conditioner that’s going to be too small or too big for a specific space.

Begin by measuring the room's square footage, as this will help determine the appropriate cooling capacity (measured in BTUs). Remember, larger rooms require higher BTU ratings. Energy efficiency is also crucial so always look for units with high Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) or

Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) ratings to minimize energy costs.

The type of air conditioner—whether it's a window unit, portable unit, split system, or central air conditioning—should be chosen based on your space, budget, and installation requirements. Noise levels, measured in decibels (dB), should be considered as well, especially for areas like bedrooms or home offices where quiet operation is essential.

Air filters play a significant role in maintaining indoor air quality, so opt for a unit with a good-quality, washable, or replaceable air filter. Additionally, smart features such as Wi-Fi connectivity can enhance your air conditioner's functionality, allowing for smartphone app control and smart home system integration.

Don't forget to factor in installation and maintenance, including filter replacement or cleaning, and ensure that you choose a reputable brand like Prestiz, known for offering excellent warranty coverage and reliable customer support.

Understanding Horsepower

Term horsepower (HP) is something that you often come across when it comes to air conditioners.

Horsepower (HP) is a common indicator of an air conditioner's cooling capac-

ity. For small rooms (up to 14 sq. m.) like bedrooms or home offices, a 0.5 to 1 HP air conditioner should be sufficient.

For medium-sized rooms (14 to 23 sq. m.), such as living rooms or master bedrooms, a 1.5 HP air conditioner is recommended. Large rooms (23 to 37 sq. m.), including spacious living rooms or open-plan areas, generally require a 2 HP air conditioner. And Extra-large rooms (37+ sq. m.) and open spaces may need an air conditioner with 2.5 HP or higher.

Keep in mind that factors such as ceiling height, insulation, sun exposure, and the number of occupants can also influence the required horsepower. Thankfully, Prestiz offers several highcapacity models for such applications so be sure to review product details carefully to choose the right one for your needs.

Energy Efficiency Is Key

As much as you’d love to spend all day in an air-

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

RURAL TRANSIT MINDANAO CASE NO. R10-EV-PUBINC., 2023-04-884 Applicant.

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT request for the Extension of Validity of the Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUBLIC UTILITY BUS (PUB) SERVICE on the route: OZAMIS CITY, MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL- PAGADIAN CITY, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR VIA MOLAVE and Vice Versa and with the use of ONE (01) unit/s.

This application shall be considered by this Board on MAY 16, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant shall formally submit his/her/its evidence.

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

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

conditioned room during summer, the thought of electricity costs is enough to send you reaching for that off switch. Except if you have a unit with a great EER.

EER, or Energy Efficiency Ratio, is a measure used to rate the energy efficiency of air conditioners. It is calculated by dividing the cooling capacity of the air conditioner (measured in British Thermal Units or BTUs per hour) by the power input (measured in watts). The resulting ratio indicates how much cooling is provided for each unit of electrical power consumed.

A higher EER means that the air conditioner is more energy-efficient, as it can provide more cooling with less power consumption. EERs however tend to vary depending on the brand, design, and technology. So if you’re shopping for a new unit, be sure to look for higher EER ratings, which can help bring down energy bills and even minimize

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City ROY RHOEL S, MALIFIER CASE NO. R10-NC-PA-THApplicant. 2023-04-832

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT request for the Issuance of New Certificate of the Public Convenience to operate TRUCK FOR HIRE (TH) SERVICE on the route: WITHIN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AND FROM THE SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN MINDANAO, ACCESSSIBLE TO MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC and Vice Versa and with the use of One (01) unit/s.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on MAY 17, 2023 at 10:00 A.M at this Board on which date Applicant shall formally submit his/her/its evidence.

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

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

environmental impact.

Window-Type vs. SplitType

A couple more things to remember. You’ll probably hear the terms, windowtype or split-type a lot when you’re shopping for a unit. So here are a few things to remember.

Split-type air conditioners offer several advantages, including energy efficiency, quiet operation, aesthetic appeal, multi-zone capability, and flexible installation. With separate indoor and outdoor components, they minimize energy loss and operate more quietly than window or portable units. They're also less obtrusive, don't obstruct windows, and can be installed in rooms without window access. Some split systems even allow for multi-zone cooling. However, it’s important to weigh these with your space’s needs as they will require higher upfront costs, professional installation requirements, more complex maintenance, and limited

Republic of the Philippines

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

VERNELL M. TIU, CASE NO. R10-NC-PA-THApplicant. 2022-09-1724

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT request for the Issuance of New Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TRUCK FOR HIRE (TH) SERVICE on the route: WITHIN ILIGAN CITY AND FROM THE SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN MINDANAO, ACCESSIBLE TO MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC and Vice Versa and with the use of THREE (03) unit/s.

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

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

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

portability.

On the other hand, window-type air conditioners have a lower upfront cost, easier installation, and better portability. They don't require a separate outdoor component, which can be advantageous in certain situations. However, they have lower energy efficiency, generate more noise, obstruct windows, and have limited installation options compared to split-type units. When choosing between split and window-type air conditioners, carefully evaluate these factors in relation to your specific needs, preferences, and budget. One isn’t necessarily better than the other, it really all depends on what you need.

Prestiz Window Type Air Conditioners are available in 0.5 1.0 and 1.5. Split-type models are also available at 1.0, 1.5, and 2.0 HP. There’s bound to be one that will seamlessly fit your lifestyle. Visit our Shopee or Lazada page to learn more about our products.

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City VERNELL M. TIU, CASE NO. . R10-NC-PA-THApplicant. 2023-04-0715

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT request for the Issuance of New Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TRUCK FOR HIRE (TH) SERVICE on the route: WITHIN ILIGAN

X, this 26th day of April 2023 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

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

MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING

OFFICER

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

WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 25th day of April 2023 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. (Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER

MDN: Apr 27, 2023

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she said.

Poe noted that while several locations have been visited for remote registration, more needs to be covered as key areas, such as the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao have yet to be reached, according to data from the NTC.

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) should also look into the continuing proliferation of spam messages despite the ongoing SIM registration, she said.

Meanwhile, two days before the SIM card registration deadline, the DICT and its attached agencies met with officials from the country’s three public telecommunication entities (PTEs) – Globe, Smart, and DITO – to discuss concerns on the implementation of RA 11934.

In a statement, the DICT said it exchanged views with the three firms on ways to resolve some issues faced by the registrants, such as barriers in obtaining government-issued IDs and documents, and improvements in the SIM registration process.

Only one of the 17 accepted government-issued IDs and documents is needed to proceed with the registration, the DICT said.

"The possibility of extending the SIM registration period was also discussed during the meeting. We advise everyone to await the official announcement of the Department on the matter," the statement read.

Filipinos are encouraged to register their SIM cards before the deadline.

"The increasing number of registrants in the past

few days is a clear indication that Filipinos share the desire to eradicate online and text scams once and for all," the DICT said.

RA 11934, which was the first measure signed into law by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Oct. 10, 2022, aims to fight scams being made through text and online messages.

On Dec. 27, 2022, the 180-day SIM card registration began and was supposed to end on April 26, 2023.

SIM cards already in use but not registered during the sign-up period will be deactivated while new cards must be registered upon purchase. (PNA)

PhilHealth...

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sessions per week para sa

(Through this expanded coverage for outpatient hemodialysis, we can support three sessions per week for the whole year. PhilHealth based this increase from adequate dialysis standards of those who need three 4-hour sessions per week for) stage 5 chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients," Ledesma said.

As directed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., Ledesma added that the state health insurer is also on track to roll out new benefits, including an outpatient mental health package as well as an outpatient therapeutic care package for severe acute malnutrition for children under five years old.

"We are committed to continuously improve the benefits we offer and make them more responsive, accessible, and convenient to the Filipino people,” Ledesma said.

"One of these improvements is the introduction of the PhilHealth mobile

app along with text message confirmations, so in the very near future your health care will just be a few taps away,” he added.

Ledesma said they are also strengthening the PhilHealth Konsulta Package, where members are assigned to an accredited Konsulta provider whom they can consult for their health care needs.

“Ang PhilHealth Konsulta Package ay primary care benefit na maaaring magamit para sa basic services tulad ng (The PhilHealth Konsulta Pacage is a primary care benefit that can be used for basic services like) check-up, health screening and assessment, laboratory, x-ray, at gamot (medicine),” he said.

Ledesma reiterated the agency’s commitment to be responsive to the health and medical needs of Filipinos in the new normal.

He said PhilHealth plans to rationalize its Covid-19 in-patient packages, reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and rapid antigen tests as well as isolation packages.

"We are also planning to rationalize select in-patient case rates, including moderate and high-risk pneumonia and acute ischemic and hemorrhagic, as these are the most common cases availed in recent years according to our records," he added. (PNA)

Yield...

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Vestuir added.

Their formal surrender came a month after 121 former NPA members and their supporters formally declared their withdrawal of support from the rebel group, also in Ormoc City. (PNA)

Developing principles of leadership among students through learners’ organizations

According to the prominent public figure and leadership theorist John Gardner, “We give every appearance of sleepwalking through a dangerous passage of history.”

Sleepwalking is a frightening metaphor in the wake of complex times surrounded by technological innovation, so¬cietal shifting, terrorism, political instability, and globalization. In shaping our responses, the learners, have two choices: they can remain passive, disconnected bystanders, or they can walk the paths of leadership by engaging the issues of the day and seeking important changes.

But what is leadership?

It’s been asked many times before, and answered just as many. The problem is that despite all the fancy definitions of leadership, we often lose touch with the principles behind the definitions. In science, principles are “elements that compose a substance, especially ones that gives

By: ALLAN C. DANGCAL, PHD

some special quality or effect.” In leadership, there are essential elements that make it unique from other terms and practices. Understanding these principles is imperative to answering the call of leadership. These principles include:

1) Leadership is a collective, not a singular activity;

2) Leadership is not management; and

3) Leadership is rooted in service.

Principle 1: Leadership is a Collective, not Singular, Activity. This means learners have to become proactive and accountable.

It means we have to use the term “collaborators” because our efforts are collective. It means we have to understand everything we do, or do not do, impacts everyone else. It means we can no longer look to singular commanders, but rather to communities of shared responsibility and accountability. Communities that we have shaped, encouraged, and emboldened with common values, principles,

NOTICE

NOTICE is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late Spouses BENITO B. JORDAN SR. who died intestate on 05 December 1998 at home Purok Pag-asa, Brgy. Magsaysay, Polomolok, South Cotabato, and ESTRELLA E. JORDAN , who died on September 14, 2015 at home Purok Pag-asa, Brgy. Magsaysay, Polomolok, South Cotabato, respectively; left “A parcel of land Lot 15-part, North: 2257 – E-part (026), South: SWRoad, East: SE-Road, West: NW-Juan Ladaran (020), situated at Ladaran Subd., Magsaysay, Polomolok, South Cotabato, bearing Tax Declaration No. 7307, as Evidence by Deed of Absolute Sale docketed as Doc. No. 400, Page No. 80, Book No. X, Series of 1975 , under Notary Public ORLANDO A. OCO, dated February 25, 1975” is the subject of Extra-Judicial Settlement of the Estate of the Late Spouses with Deed of Sale, under the notarial registry of Atty. Xavier J. Bayan per Doc. No. 953, Page No. 91, Book No. IV, Series of 2023.

MDN: Apr 13, 20 & 27, 2023

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE AMONG HEIRS WITH SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the Late PETER P. EDROTE who died without issue on March 4, 2017 at Northern Mindanao Medical Center and ANITA GALAMGAM EDROTE who died without issue on February 18, 1993 at Biasong Macasandig, Cagayan de Oro City, who is the registered owner of certain parcel of land known as Lot 2965-H covered under Transfer Certificate of title No. T-57520 located at Macasandig, Cagayan de Oro City and particularly described as follows, to wit: Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-57520 “A PARCEL OF LAND, (Lot 2965-H, of the subdivision plan (LRC) Psd-232737, being a portion of Lot 2965, Cad-237, Cagayan Cadastre, LRC Cad. Rec. No. 1561), situated in District of Macasandig, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao. Bounded on the NE., points 3 to 4 by Lot 2965-F; on the SE., points 4 to 1 by Lot 2965-C, both of the subdivision plan; on the SW., & NW., points 1 to 3 by Lot 2964, Cad-237, Cagayan Cadastre. Containing an area of Six Hundred Thirty Seven (637) square meters, more or less. Is the Subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE AMONG HEIRS WITH SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY, made and entered into by and between the Heirs of PETER P. EDROTE and ANITA GALAMGAM EDROTE of Biasong Macasandig, Cagayan De Oro City;

1. HAROLD GALAMGAM EDROTE of legal age, Filipino citizen, married, with residence and postal address at Biasong, Macasandig, Cagayan De Oro City;

2. SHIEN GALAMGAM EDROTE of legal age, Filipino citizen, married, with residence and postal address at Biasong, Macasandig, Cagayan De Oro City;

3. LIZA G. EDROTE , of legal age, Filipino citizen, single, with residence and postal address at Biasong, Macasandig, Cagayan De Oro City;

4. VICKY G. EDROTE, of legal age, Filipino citizen, married, with residence and postal address at Biasong, Macasandig, Cagayan De Oro City;

and purposes.

Moreover, on Principle 2: Leadership is not management, leadership, though, must be separated from management. This distinction is not simply word play, it’s a vital differentiation in philosophy, objectives, means, and values. Understanding will be key to your success as a leader.

And indeed, leadership is rooted in service. There is also a “vision side” of service. As leaders, we serve a higher purpose, a greater cause, a larger vision. Think of the great leaders of history and you immediately think of their service to a larger vision: George Washington and democracy; Martin Luther King, Jr. and civil rights; Mother Theresa and service to the world’s needy; Carl Sagan and little kids running around everywhere excited about science. As students, if we approach leadership from the aspect of serving others and a higher vision, we are with purpose.

5. PETER G. EDROTE JR., of legal age, Filipino citizen, married, with residence and postal address at Biasong, Macasandig, Cagayan De Oro City; 6. SOLIDAD EDROTE MAESTRE of legal age, married, Filipino citizen, with residence and postal address at Biasong, Macasandig, Cagayan De Oro City; and

7. GRACE EDROTE MAGALLANES of legal age, married, Filipino citizen, with residence and postal address at Biasong, Macasandig, Cagayan De Oro City; the above-named parties are the surviving and compulsory heirs. That WE, HAROLD GALAMGAM EDROTE, SHIEN GALAMGAM EDROTE, LIZA G. EDROTE, VICKY G. EDROTE, PETER G. EDROTE JR. and SOLIDAD EDROTE MAESTRE, do hereby name, constitute, and appoint, GRACE EDROTE MAGALLANES, to be our true and lawful attorney, for and in our name, place and stead to do and perform the following acts:

1. To negotiate, sell, transfer, convey and receive the proceeds thereof, endorse and deliver, for such price and under such terms and conditions, as our said attorney in fact may deem proper, the certain parcel of lot known as Lot 2965-H covered under Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-57520 located at Macasandig, Cagayan de Oro City;

2. To receive and sign in our name in the Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate with Deed of Absolute Sale and other pertinent documents in relation to the foregoing transaction;

3. And Finally, to sign, make, execute and deliver any and/or all documents, papers, writings, that need to be made and executed, signed and delivered to give effect to the authority herein granted. Under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. ROWELL B. VALLEDOR; As Per Doc. No. 58; Page No. 12; Book No. 56; Series of 2023.

NOTICE

NOTICE is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late Spouses RAMON ACEBU SALADO who died on March 30, 2011 at Aquino Gate, Cannery Site, Polomolok, South Cotabato, and LUCILA BATALUNA SALADO , who died on July 14, 1998 at home Champaca Street, Polomolok, South Cotabato, respectively; left a properties described as follows:

1. “A parcel of land, Lot

2174-A-8-H of the subdivision plan, Psd-12-047172, being a portion of Lot 2174-A-3, Psd-12-037298, situated in the Barrio of Cannery Site, Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of TWO HUNDRED THIRTEEN (213) SQUARE METERS, more or less, covered by TCT No. T-120220”

2. “A parcel of land, Lot 2174-A-3-1-5 of the subdivision plan, Psd-12-002848, being a portion of Lot 2174-A-8, Psd-12-037298, situated in the Barrio of Cannery Site, Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of TWO HUNDRED FORTY (240) SQUARE METERS, more or less, covered by TCT No. T-127387”

3. “A parcel of land, Lot

2174-A-8-F of the subdivision plan, Psd-12-047172, being a portion of Lot 2174-A-8, Psd-12-037298, situated in the Barrio of Cannery Site, Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of TWO HUNDRED FORTY (240) SQUARE METERS, more or less, covered by TCT No. T-120318”

4. “A parcel of land, Lot

2174-A-5 of the subdivision plan, Psd-12-037298, situated in the Barrio of Cannery Site, Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of THREE HUNDRED TWENTY (320) SQUARE METERS, more or less, covered by TD/ARP No. N-0309197;

5. “A parcel of land, Lot

2174-A-3-I-6 of the subdivision plan, Psd-12-002848, being a portion of Lot

2174-A-3-I, Psd-12-048400, situated in the Barrio of Poblacion (now Cannery Site), Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of TWO HUNDRED FORTY (240) SQUARE METERS, more or less, covered by T-127388”

6. “A parcel of land, Lot

2174-A-3-c-3 of the subdivision plan, Psd-12-002842, being a portion of Lot

2174-A-3-C, Psd-12-048400, situated in the Barrio of Poblacion (now Cannery Site), Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of TWO HUNDRED FORTY (240) SQUARE METERS, more or less, covered by TCT No. T-126587”

7. “A parcel of land, Lot

2174-A-3-I-7 of the subdivision plan, Psd-12-002848, being a portion of Lot

2174-A-3-I, Psd-12-048400, situated in the Barrio of Poblacion (now Cannery Site), Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of TWO HUNDRED FORTY (240) SQUARE METERS, more or less, covered by TCT No. T-127389”

8. “A parcel of land, Lot

2174-A-3-I-8 of the subdivision plan, Psd-12-002848, being a portion of Lot

2174-A-3-I, Psd-12-048400, situated in the Barrio of Poblacion (now Cannery Site), Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY (480) SQUARE METERS, more or less, covered by TCT No. T-127390”

9. “A parcel of land, Lot

2174-A-3-I-4 of the subdivision plan, Psd-12-002848, being a portion of Lot

2174-A-3-I, Psd-12-048400, situated in the Barrio of Poblacion (now Cannery Site), Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of TWO HUNDRED FORTY (240) SQUARE METERS, more or less, covered by TCT No. T-1273686”

10. “A parcel of land, Lot 2174-A-8-E of the subdivision plan, Psd-12-047172, being a portion of Lot 2174-A-8, Psd-12-037298, situated in the Barrio of Cannery Site, Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of TWO HUNDRED FORTY (240) SQUARE METERS, more or less, covered by TCT No. T-120217”

11. “A parcel of land, Lot 2174-A-6 of the subdivision plan, Psd-12-037298, being a portion of Lot 2174-A, Psd-11-023702, situated in the Barangay of Poblacion, Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY (480) SQUARE METERS, more or less, covered by TCT No. T-102022”

12. “A parcel of land, Lot 2174-A-6 of the subdivision plan, Psd-12-037298, being a portion of Lot 2174-A, Psd-11-023702, situated in the Barangay of Poblacion, Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY (480) SQUARE METERS, more or less, covered by

TCT No. T-120214”

13. “A parcel of land, Lot 2174-A-8-C- of the subdivision plan, Psd-12-047172, being a portion of Lot 2174-A-8, Psd-12-037298, situated in the Barangay of Poblacion, Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of TWO HUNDRED FORTY (240) SQUARE METERS, more or less, covered by TCT No. T-120215” 14. “A parcel of land, Lot 2174-A-5 of the subdivision plan, Psd-12-037298, situated in the Barrio of Cannery Site, Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of THREE HUNDRED TWENTY (320) SQUARE METERS, more or less, covered by TD/ARP No. N-0309197” 15. “A parcel of land, Lot 2174-A-3-I-8 of the subdivision plan, Psd-12-002848, being a portion of Lot 2174-A-3-I, Psd-12-048400, situated in the Barrio of Poblacion (now Cannery Site), Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY (480) SQUARE METERS, more or less, covered by TCT No. T-127390” 16. “A parcel of land, Lot 2174-A-3-I-4 of the subdivision plan, Psd-12-002848, being a portion of Lot 2174-A-3-I, Psd-12-048400, situated in the Barrio of Poblacion (now Cannery Site), Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of TWO HUNDRED FORTY (240) SQUARE METERS, more or less, covered by TCT No. T-1273686”

17. “A parcel of land, Lot 2174-A-3-I-6 of the subdivision plan, Psd-12-002848, being a portion of Lot 2174-A-3-I, Psd-12-048400, situated in the Barrio of Poblacion (now Cannery Site), Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of TWO HUNDRED FORTY (240) SQUARE METERS, more or less, covered by TCT No. T-127388”

18. “A parcel of land, Lot 2174-A-3-I-7 of the subdivision plan, Psd-12-002848, being a portion of Lot

2174-A-3-I, Psd-12-048400, situated in the Barrio of Poblacion (now Cannery Site), Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of TWO HUNDRED FORTY (240) SQUARE METERS, more or less, covered by TCT No. T-127389”

19. “A parcel of land, Lot 2174-A-3-C-3 of the subdivision plan, Psd-12-002848, being a portion of Lot 2174-A-3-C, Psd-12-048400, situated in the Barrio of Poblacion (now Cannery Site), Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of TWO HUNDRED FORTY (240) SQUARE METERS, more or less, covered by TCT No. T-126587” 20. “A parcel of land, Lot 2174-A-8-C of the subdivision plan, Psd-12-047172, being a portion of Lot 2174-A-8, Psd-12-037298, situated in the Barangay Cannery Site, Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of TWO HUNDRED FORTY (240) SQUARE METERS, more or less, covered by TCT No. T-120215” 21. “A parcel of land, Lot 2174-A-8-B of the subdivision plan, Psd-12-047172, being a portion of Lot 2174-A-8, Psd-12-037298, situated in the Barrio of Cannery Site, Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of TWO HUNDRED FORTY (240) SQUARE METERS, more or less, covered by TCT No. T-120214” 22. “A parcel of land, Lot 2174-A-6 of the subdivision plan, Psd-12-037298, being a portion of Lot 2174-A, Psd-11-023702, situated in the Barangay of Poblacion, Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY (480) SQUARE METERS, more or less, covered by TCT No. T-102022” 23. “A parcel of land, Lot 2174-A-8-H of the subdivision plan, Psd-12-047172, being a portion of Lot 2174-A-8, Psd-12-037298, situated in the Barrio of Cannery Site, Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of TWO HUNDRED THIRTEEN (213) SQUARE METERS, more or less, covered by TCT No. T-120220”

24. “A parcel of land, Lot 2174-A-3-I-5 of the subdivision plan, Psd-12-002848, being a portion of Lot 2174-A-8, Psd-12-037298, situated in the Barrio of Cannery Site, Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of TWO HUNDRED FORTY (240) SQUARE METERS, more or less, covered by TCT No. T-127387” is the subject of Deed of Extra-Judicial Partition of the Estate of the Late Spouses with Deed of Absolute Sale and Waiver of Rights, under the notarial registry of Atty. Ermando A. Magalong per Doc. No. 63,

No. 13, Book No. 215,

200,000-hectare ranges that have massacred all the flora and fauna that were living in the forest ecosystem for millions if not billions of years? Why have we allowed the massive destruction of all the ecosystems be forest, agriculture, rivers, seas and land?

These ecosystems were once upon a time the home of billions of flora and fauna that have already been massacred by the most flawed species called the Homo Sapiens through the sins of commission or omission. While we were there kneeling inside the church, all of these horrible crimes against nature had been going-on without let up, doing nothing while all the billions of species, i.e., birds, fishes, animals, etc. crying in anguish as they were being phased-out from the face of the earth. Ah, is it because their problems are not our problems? Well, it is now because the number one law of nature is that everything is inter-connected. What evil done to nature will sooner or later come back to us. How many thousands have died, rendered homeless and hungry every time nature strikes back? Don’t you know that our country is the fourth hardest hit country in the world on climate change and as declared by thousands of concerned scientists, humanity is now in a planetary emergency described as just “one minute before midnight.”

So much destruction had already happened world-wide due to nature’s wrath as GAIA (Mother Earth) is now facing its 6th extinction due to climate change. At a time when a quarter of the world’s population is threatened with starvation due to the erosion of soil fertility, water and genetic diversity, chasing the mirage of unending growth and wrong development paradigm ruled by one percent regime of global corporations becomes a major source of genocide. Indeed, the people and the environment are being sacrificed to the alter of greed

and profit by the world’s elites and oligarchs. Killing people through the destruction of nature is an invisible form of violence which threatens justice, peace and survival. This destruction is described by environmentalists as the Third World War, “a war waged in peacetime, without comparison but involving the largest number of deaths and the largest number of soldiers without uniform.”

Despite such truism, climate change denialism remains rampant. We must now advocate attention to the “web of denial,” a network of think tanks and from groups that had execute “a colossal political scheme” to deceive the public about climate change, and to halt climate action, as shown during the Conference of Parties (COP26) on climate Change attended by some 200 world leaders in Glasgow, Scotland. That insane ideology called corporate globalization in connivance with mainstream media and religious fundamentalists to hide the truth must now be debunked if we have to stop our accelerating drive towards the Earth’s 6th extinction. Perhaps, the pandemic is a wake-up call as no one seems to care.

I am not surprised as indeed humanity now is so deeply buried in unbridled consumerism and materialism and false religious belief amidst morale collapse and religious apathy. A new consciousness must now dawn upon human beings who have been created in the image and likeness of God but have reduced the image of God to his own image. That Consciousness is based on the oneness and sacredness of all of God’s creation. Indeed, we are all one with nature, connected to the Ocean of Consciousness, the Formless, the Unseen Being. Thus, connect with the Great Stillness of Nature – the trees, flowers, the birds and even with the stars and not with that painting which is just an imagination of the painter. Amidst morale collapse and religious apathy, regain back that faith in the sacredness

Testosterone may improve pro-social learning in men

By: RHEA AMOR ENTERA Kinoguitan Central School

AN experimental study in China has found that administering a single dose of testosterone gel to healthy males improved how quickly they learned to perform pro-social tasks compared to the group that received placebo.

Testosterone is a major sex hormone in males. It is produced mainly in the testes but also in the cortex of the adrenal gland. It plays a key role in the development of male sexual organs but also produces a number of other effects on the body.

In puberty, it leads to the appearance of facial and pubic hair, to increase in muscle and bone size and strength and deepening

and oneness, to connect with the Great Stillness, devoid of the egoic chattering dominating mind deeply buried in unconsciousness, the reason why we are facing the 6th extinction. Wake-up. Connect with that Great Stillness, that sacredness, that oneness and that much-sought inner peace will come, a great peace that follows the biblical line that “passeth all understanding.” Through that inner peace, together we can save GAIA as we are all God’s stewards of His creation!

It is in this context that we in COPTAC is strongly opposing the commercialization of Xavier University which will destroy God’s creation in Manresa after the desecration of the grave of our beloved Jesuit pioneers.

Again, we have to remember that the effectiveness of our evangelization can only come from our true identification with Christ. Effective evangelization can only be an overflow of our own sanctification, our own effort to be like Christ.

fight,” said Brig. General Oriel Pangcog, the Army’s 601st Infantry Brigade commander.

Guibo was fatally hit while his comrades hurriedly escaped. Recovered were a pistol and anti-personnel mine, Pagcog added.

No casualty was reported on the government side.

Rebel surrenderers

Meanwhile, six Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) surrendered in Midsayap town, North Cotabato province to the Army’s 36IB on Friday last week.

The rebels turned in rifles, including a homemade sniper rifle, and bullets during surrender rites in Barangay Salunayan, Midsayap.

Since January, a total of 56 BIFF members have surrendered to the Army in Maguindanao and North Cotabato. (PNA)

logs worth PHP62,421 were confiscated.

“We keep the momentum in the implementation of special laws and the service of warrants of arrest against those sought by the law as part of our more aggressive police operations,” PRO-13 director Brig. Gen. Pablo Labra II said in a statement.

Meanwhile, a total of 22 NPA rebels in the region also surrendered to various police field units during the period.

Among those who surrendered was a certain “Esmer”, 50, a team leader and collector operating under the NPA's Guerrilla Front 23.

Esmer, who handed over a hand grenade, surrendered to the personnel of Bislig City Police Station in Surigao del Sur on Sunday.

Six other NPA rebels surrendered to the police in Surigao del Sur; nine in Agusan del Norte; three to the PRO-13 Intelligence Division; two in Butuan City; and one to Agusan del Sur.

Meanwhile, 33 persons were also arrested for illegal fishing, while two others were nabbed for carrying loose firearms. (PNA)

This includes processes on adoption, transfer, and commercialization.

In a recorded message, Sec Renato U. Solidum Jr congratulates the organizers for the conduct of the event. He encouraged stakeholders to sustain efforts to strengthen the innovation ecosystem in Northern Mindanao.

“The innovation ecosystem in Northern Mindanao is vibrant, that is why we have prepared three days of activities centered in the three thematic areas that we think are very important to move the innovation ecosystem forward: Innovation Impact, Interactive Experience, and

Investment Opportunities,” said DOST-X Officer-inCharge, Engr. Romela N. Ratilla during the opening ceremony.

The DOST exhibition is inspired by the event’s three thematic areas: For innovation impact, DOST has highlighted various programs and projects that support and boost the innovation initiatives in the region. For interactive experience, the Regional Standards and Testing Laboratories have prepared interactive games for science enthusiasts. For investment opportunities, technical staff are ready to assist walk-in clients on their inquiries and provide them tech-based games with exciting prizes.

Also the crowd magnet is the Planetarium setup in partnership with the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, Mindanao Division led by Mr. Anthony Joseph R. Lucero. Parents brought their kids to experience the Planetarium and then proceeded to view the exhibits and listened to innovation talks.

Innovation talks included technology pitching, accomplishments from innovation centers, technology business incubators, success stories from MSMEs innovation fund grants from DICT, investment opportunities from Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Crowd Funding and parametric insurance as response to disaster risk and climate change from CLIMBs Insurance.

The national innovation day is aimed to promote public awareness and national support for innovation and highlight milestones of government and private sector initiatives. All current innovation-related events are encouraged to be conducted in the month of April for the said celebration.

During the opening cer-

emonies RD Mylah Faye Aurora B. Cariño of NEDA presented the Regional Innovation Agenda of Region 10. This is the guiding framework, strategies and goals of the innovation players collectively.

AMBIT or Amihanang Mindanao Breakthrough Innovations and Technologies Awards proposal was bared by DOST-10. AMBIT awards are designed to honor innovators and enablers in the innovation ecosystem.

The National Innovation Day celebration is anchored to RA 11293 or the Philippine Innovation Act. This act is adopting innovation as a vital component of the country’s development policies to drive inclusive development, promote the growth and national competitiveness of MSMEs.

The RA 11293 is part of generating and scaling up of actions in all levels and areas of education, training, research and development to promote innovation and internationalization of activities for MSMEs as driver of sustainable and inclusive growth. (Nova Belle C. Calotes/DOST-10)

network for the project amounted to almost P1.6 billion. In total, P2.2 billion has been released for project implementation of the CdeO Diversion Road, which DPWH estimates to be 70% completed.

Cong. Rufus Rodriguez will continue to secure the funding needed to complete infrastructure development projects in the city, especially in the coming budget deliberations for FY 2024. This is one of his longstanding commitments to his constituents.

He likewise thanks the presence of the local officials of Brgy. FS Catanico for joining him in the activity: Kag. Ilarda Tabalba, Kag. Angie Llaban, Kag. Charito Pimentel, Kag. Sherlinda Padilla, and Kag. Luminado Butaya Jr.

Convenors, exhibitors, and stakeholders gather to celebrate the National Innovation Day at the activity center, SM City CDO Uptown on April 20, 2023. ging were also apprehended and 1,774 board feet of hot

Cong. Rufus also extends his gratitude to RD Zenaida Tan of DPWH 10, Project Engineer Sonny Abad, and the other engineers and officials of DPWH 10, for proper implementation and monitoring of infrastructure projects in Cagayan de Oro City.

of the voice. Testosterone plays an important role in regulating sex drive but also contributes to balding in later years of life.

Studies have linked higher testosterone levels to increased aggression in animals. The link between testosterone and aggression in humans is less clear. A meta analysis of studies on humans reported a positive association between testosterone levels and aggression but the magnitude of that association is practically negligible.

Recent studies have indicated that testosterone may also induce pro-social behavior such as making people more prone to offer bargains.

DHSUD – SHFC, RGJ and LGU Tagoloan break ground for P14-B housing projects

DHSUD Regional Director Ariel B. Abragan together with SHFC President Frederico Agustin Laxa graced the groundbreaking ceremony of Valley View Townships at Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental last April 2, 2023.

This 14-billion project aims to cater the 10,400 family beneficiaries to be determined by the Local Government of Tagoloan. Among these beneficiaries are the workers of the PHIVIDEC Industrial Park.

As one of the projects under the Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Program (4PH) of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., and DHSUD Secretary Jerry Acuzar, the Valley View Township envisions to materialize these goals by using mixed-use development in maximizing available land resources to address the housing backlogs in Misamis Oriental and provide a comfortable and sustainable home for the people of Tagoloan.

Tagoloan Mayor Nadya Emano-Elipe together with RGJ Realty Corporation partner with DHSUD – SHFC in the construction of Twenty Five (25) 13 storey-buildings, each of which will rise in the said locality.

SHFC President Laxa, in his speech, pointed out that this project will not only

provide a safe and resilient housing for its beneficiaries but it will also strengthen the local economy by providing additional livelihood and boost commercial activities, such as sales for construction supplies, furniture, and appliances.

Likewise, Director Abragan stressed DHSUD’s goal to address the housing backlogs of the Philippines and to provide every Filipino a toptiered housing experience through the Pamabansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino Program (4PH) as mandated by our beloved PBBM and honorable DHSUD Secretary

Jerry. SHFC or the Socialized Housing Finance Corporation is one of the financing arm institutions of DHSUD.

The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by the prominent officials of the province of Misamis Oriental: Misamis Oriental Gov. Peter Unabia, Misamis Oriental 2nd District Rep. Bambi Emano, Tagoloan Mayor Atty. Nadya Emano-Elipe, Cagayan de Oro 1st District Rep. Lordan Suan and Councilor Yevonna Yacine Emano.

Present also were Dapitan Mayor Seth Frederick Pal Jalosjos, former Zam-

boanga del Norte Rep. Cesar Jalosjos, and of course RGJ himself, former Rep. Romeo “Nonong” Jalosjos along with Landbank Lending Center Head Ronaldo Tumanda.

Also participated by DHSUD key-shelter agencies:

Pag-IBIG, represented by their Fund Area Manager Rey Cue, HSAC Atty Rhona Albarece, NHFMC Leonida

A. Sabio and SHFC Executive Vice President Atty. Junefe Payot, Operations Senior Vice President Atty. Ronaldo Saco, Northwestern Mindanao Vice President Engr. Felman Gilbang, and Cagayan de Oro Manager Janet Lumayag.

Dept. of Human Settlement and Urban Development Regional Director Ariel Abragan

Misamis Oriental Governor Peter Unabia

Former Congressman Romeo ‘Nonong’ Jalosjos

President and CEO of Social Housing Finance Corporation Federico Laxa