Mindanao Daily News (May 11, 2023)

By Irene Joy B. Dayo

CAGAYAN DE ORO

CITY (PIA)--The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) and Department of Education (DepEd) in Region 10 inked a memorandum of agreement for a collaboration on the delivery of education to persons deprived of liberty (PDL) who are under the jail bureau’s custody, April 25.

BJMP-10 Regional Director Jail Chief Superintendent

Cesar M. Langawin thanked the DepEd for the collaboration. The MOA signing will bring education closer to more than 200 PDLs in the CDO area alone, and more around the region.

"I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to

DepEd for committing to provide an alternative learning system to persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) under our care. With your support, we believe that we can make a significant impact on the lives of our PDLs, empowering them with knowledge and skills that they can use to rebuild their lives and contribute to society once they are released," he said.

For his part, DepEd-10 Regional Director Arturo B. Bayocot said there are a lot of students who cannot pursue their studies the usual way, and ALS is giving them a second chance at education.

"In DepEd, we have an alternative learning system. It is a regular component, although in its conception,

3 boxers from Mindanao assured of bronzes in 32nd SEA Games

By H. MARCOS C. MORDENO

MALAYBALAY CITY (Min-

daNews / 9 May) – Three boxers from Mindanao are now assured of bronze medals in the ongoing 32nd Southeast Asian Games in Cambodia on Monday.

Tokyo Olympics silver medalists Carlo Paalam and Nesthy Petecio outclassed their opponents to advance to the semifinals.

Paalam, of Cagayan de Oro City, won via a unanimous decision against Malaysia’s Daeloniel McDelon Bong, 5-0, in the bantam -

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weight (54kg) division.

He will face Timor Leste’s Edegar Foe Quintas da Silva on Thursday.

Petecio, of Sta. Cruz town in Davao del Sur, won after the referee stopped the fight after giving her opponent, Laos’ Minavanh Oupaxa, a third standing 8-count in the first round of their women’s 57kg bout.

A victory over Vy Sreysros of Cambodia in the semifinals on Wednesday will give her a shot for the gold.

Paul Julyfer Bascon, of Davao del Norte, beat Vietnamese Thanh Dat Vu

via a split decision, 3-2, and will face Touch Davit of Cambodia in the light welterweight semifinals.

On Saturday, Arlan Arbois Jr. of Tupi, South Cotabato bagged the silver medal in the men’s marathon in his first appearance in the games while Malaybalay City’s Christine Organiza-Hallasgo, who won the gold medal in the 2019 SEA Games and silver in the 2022 edition of the games in Vietnam, settled for a bronze medal in the women’s marathon.

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daNews / 8 May) – Several media practitioners highlight the importance of professional journalists amid historical revisionism, proliferation of fake news on social media, and rise of populist leaderships.

During a media forum on “How We Cover News” at the Holy Cross of Davao College on Saturday, ABSCBN senior reporter Adrian Ayalin said they remain hopeful three years after the

country’s major television network had been shut down that it would one day regain its legislative franchise to operate on free TV.

Although reaching its audience through various online platforms, Ayalin believed that there remains a big segment of the population who do not have access to the internet, particularly those in the provinces.

“We cannot reach our full potential as media practitioners if there are limitations like lack of broadcast legislative franchise. Personally,

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Filipino boxers at the 32nd SEA Games. Photo from Carlo Paalam’s Facebook page

A student asks Adrian Adalin, senior reporter of ABS-CBN, and Ariel Sebellino, executive director of the Philippine Press Institute, during the forum on “How We Cover News” at the Holy Cross of Davao College on 06 May 2023 . The forum and photo exhibit are in celebration of World Press Freedom Day.

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BJMP-10 Regional Director Cesar M. Langawin and DepEd-10 Regional Director Arturo B. Bayocot sign the MOA for the collaboration of two offices regarding the education of PDLs. (RDM/PIA-10)

PBBM hints at Cabinet reorganization as appointment ban ends

By Filane Mikee Cervantes

MANILA – A reorganization of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s Cabinet is in the offing after the one-year appointment ban on those who ran in the May 2022 elections lapsed on Tuesday.

Marcos confirmed this to the media in a briefing before the start of the 42nd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Sum -

Solons train sights on improving Mental Health Act flaws

By Wilnard Bacelonia

MANILA – Senators admitted on Tuesday that there are “issues” in the implementation of Republic Act (RA) 11036 or the Philippine Mental Health Act.

Senator Christopher Lawrence Go cited the distressing situation at the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) in Mandaluyong City.

Senator Raffy Tulfo conducted a surprise ocular inspection at the NCMH in early April after receiving a tip on the worsening condition of the hospital.

“Ako rin po ay ilang beses na bumisita sa ilang mental health facilities noon at saksi po ako sa kawawang kalagayan ng mga pasyente doon (I have visited numerous times some mental health facilities before and I witnessed the pitiful situation of the patients there),”

Go, chair of the Committee on Health and Demography, said during the panel’s oversight hearing.

Filipinos to healthcare. How can we decongest NCMH in order to improve its current state? Where can we transfer recovered patients who have nowhere to go,” he asked.

In a news release, Tulfo reported a female ward that smelled of feces and urine, made even awful by the smell of garbage dumped outside.

The Forensic Ward that houses patients with pending cases was cramped, has inadequate ventilation and only has two ceiling fans.

Former president Rodrigo Duterte signed RA 11036 on June 20, 2018, a bill principally authored by

Senator Risa Hontiveros.

The law establishes the National Mental Health Policy directed towards improving the mental health of Filipinos and underscores the right of all to mental health care.

Specifically, it aims to provide mental health services to the community level and integrate mental health and wellness programs to the grassroots.

RA 11036 also seeks to improve facilities and promote mental health education in schools and workplaces.

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, who chairs the Committee on Basic Education,

said he will soon sponsor a bill that will go deeper into the mental health and wellness programs of basic education institutions.

“This hearing is timely because in Section 23 of RA 11036, it’s mentioned there explicitly that the integration of mental health into the education system is mandatory as described in the law. But if you read the law very carefully, it gave you a broad framework on what to go into. But on the detail of what programs; who will implement the programs; what are the bottlenecks to implement the programs are missing,”

mits in Indonesia.

Marcos said he is considering appointing several politicians who lost in the May 9, 2022 polls to his Cabinet by the end of the first year of his term.

The first year has been enough, he said, to deter-

mine and assess the performance of his Cabinet members.

“In a sense, tapos na yung OJT [on-the job training] ng lahat ng tao (In a sense, everyone’s OJT is done). We’ve seen who performs

DFA: Teves given 5 days to leave Timor-Leste

By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora

MANILA – Timor-Leste has denied the request of suspended Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr.’s for political asylum, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported Tuesday night.

Timor-Leste has given Teves five days to leave their country.

“Today, the Ministry of Interior of Timor-Leste confirmed that Representative Teves' application for political asylum has been denied,” it said.

Timor-Leste. During this time, he also has the option to file an appeal regarding the decision,” it added.

The DFA confirmed that Teves is currently in Dili, Timor-Leste where he submitted his application for political asylum.

The solon, who is implicated in the killing of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo and nine others on March 4, has yet to return to the Philippines despite the expiration of his personal travel authority last March 9.

“The state of the National Center for Mental Health is in need of utmost attention and improvement to preserve the basic right of all National Center for Mental Health

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CCE-0015-2023 RA 10172

April 25, 2023

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines In the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1, Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that ROWENA SULAYBAGUIO DAGING has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of child’s sex/gender from Male to FEMALE in the certificate of live birth of ROWENA SULAYBAGUIO DAGING at Guihing, Hagonoy, Davao del Sur and whose parents are Felix G. Daging, Sr. and Mamerta B. Sulaybaguio

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

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has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in the child’s sex from “ MALE ” to “ FEMALE ” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ELGIE ALMARIO GEMOYA at Tibolo, Santa Cruz, Davao del Sur and whose parents are MAGDALENO GEMOYA and ESTERLINA ALMARIO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 26th day of May 2023.

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“In accordance with the decision of the Timor-Leste Government, Representative Teves has been granted a period of five days to depart

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Tuesday said the government has taken “concrete steps” to designate Teves as a terrorist under the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020. (PNA)

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Suspended Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr.

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DA gives inbred rice seeds to Pampanga, Bulacan farmers

By Zorayda Tecson

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Department of Agriculture (DA) through its Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) has started the distribution of certified inbred seeds to farmers in this province and Bulacan.

Dr. Flordeliza Bordey, director of the RCEF Program Management Office at DAPhilippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) RCEF Program Management Office, said on Tuesday that some 174,000 sacks of certified inbred rice seeds weighing 20 kilos each have been allotted for the two

provinces in this year’s wet season.

Of the total figures, Bordey said that some 100,000 sacks of inbred rice seeds are intended for farmers in Pampanga while 74,000 are for farmers in Bulacan.

Among the seed varieties for distribution are the NSIC Rc 160, Rc 218SR and Rc 222.

“As we approach the peak of the planting season in these two provinces, we are excited to see farmers start sowing these high-quality seeds and reap the benefits of the RCEF program,” Bordey said in a radio program.

Jenaliza Bohol, a farmer from Barangay Jalung, Po -

rac, this province said the RCEF program is a big help for them.

“Napakaganda po ng programa kasi ang laking tipid talaga at siguradong dekalidad pa ang binhing maitatanim namin (The program is very good because we saved a lot in the production cost and the seeds for planting are of high quality),” Bohol said.

Based on actual field studies and demonstrations conducted by DA-PhilRice, certified inbred rice seeds produce higher yields compared to ordinary seeds and can withstand different rice diseases.

SCHOOL BUILDING PROGRAM. Representatives from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and Department of Education (DepEd) in the Cordillera Autonomous Region and Regions 1 to 3 convene in separate groups to discuss current concerns and issues related to the implementation of the government’s School Building Program in an inter-agency coordination meeting held at Clark Freeport, Pampanga on Tuesday (May 9, 2023). The meeting aimed to address issues related to educational infrastructure. (Photo courtesy of DPWH Region 3)

DPWH, DepEd step up efforts to address classroom gaps

By Zorayda Tecson

SEED DISTRIBUTION. The Department of Agriculture (DA), through its Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF), starts the distribution of certified inbred seeds to farmers in Pampanga and Bulacan provinces. Some 174,000 sacks of certified inbred rice seeds weighing 20 kilos each have been allotted for the two provinces for this year’s wet season. (Photo courtesy of DA-PhilRice)

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Department of Education (DepEd) are stepping up efforts to address the nationwide classroom shortage.

Representatives from the DPWH and the DepEd gath-

ered on Tuesday at Clark Freeport in this province to discuss various issues and concerns related to the implementation of the national government’s School Building Program (SBP).

The inter-agency coordination meeting brought together various DPWH and DepEd officials from the Cordillera Administrative Region and Regions 1,

2, and 3 headed by DPWH Undersecretary for Operations of Convergence Projects Antonio Molano Jr. and Annabelle Pangan, chief of DepEd’s Education Facilities Division.

During the meeting, participants from each region shared their insights and collaborated on ways to improve the implementation

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25 YEARS IN THE PHILIPPINES AS GERMAN EXPATRIATE (II)

By Klaus Döring

When we arrived in Davao, we were amazed. Our house looked almost finished from the outside. But there was still a lot to do inside. The greeting was exuberant. We lay in each other's arms and cried for joy.

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Everything seemed perfect down to the last. We lived wall to wall with our American Ninong Maurice and his Filipina wife, our Ninang Alicia. They had bought the property right next to us already in 1959.

In the next few days and weeks there was a lot for us to do. Unpacking suitcases, arranging the interior fittings and doing paperwork after paperwork. Rossana, my mother and I hardly got time to think about Germany. Homesickness did not arise. Not yet.

Rossana was especially busy sorting out the dance group costumes from Berlin. Maybe there will be another chance to perform in Davao City as a New Manisan Cultural Dance Troupe? Well, that should become reality faster than we thought. I thought about my music library and several thousand books.

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And then events rolled over! One telephone call from the Davao City Port Customs Office in particular kept us in suspense. Our knees shook.

At the end: no problems with our containers.

A big hello sounded. GMA-TV director Bam Salavani recognized Rossana immediately. Then schoolmate and host Onnie Alfaro. “What are you doing here in Davao? Are you on vacation?” Questions about questions from all sides stormed us. “After the short commercial break, you are part of the show”, called Bam Salvani. And so we were German guests on this TV show for the first time. During the following years we became an integral part of the show.

“Testigo” and “Singgit Davao” were relaunched and were taken under the wing of GMA News & Public Affairs and GMA Entertainment TV Group respectively. In August of the same year, “Singgit Davao” was relaunched as “Kuyaw!” in time for the Kadayawan Festival. Just to mention some: other hosts were Eureka, Emily Urgino and Al Ryan Alejandre - later City Councilor of Davao City.

I felt very much at home with the radio, newspapers and television. Mindanao Times Lifestyle writer Josie San Pedro had mentioned my mother, Rossana and me in her column “passages” during the great event “Singgit Davao at two” - the stepping stone for our future. I must confess, not all expats in the Philippines went the same or similar path as me.

I started writing lifestyle columns. The International Harvardian University (IHU) Grand Alumni Homecoming was a special event. It was at the same time the rebirth of the IHU - Manisan Dancegroup. The dream of the old and new lead dancer Rossana had come true. It was at the event that I met Rodrigo Duterte for the first time - then Vice Mayor of Davao City.

But then, suddenly out of the blue, the culture shock awoke. Being on vacation in the Philippines is different from everyday life. I couldn’t adjust myself especially to “Philippine Time”. And many other things followed. (To be continued!)

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KROMA Entertainment calls for stronger protection of intellectual property rights, seeks legislated site blocking

The Globe Group’s Kroma Entertainment Inc. (KROMA) has taken a stand against piracy, pushing for passage of a bill that seeks to strengthen intellectual property protection in the country by boosting enforcement through more stringent measures such as site-blocking.

This aligns with Globe's #PlayItRight anti-piracy campaign, which supports filmmakers and other creatives whose livelihood depends on the industry. Piracy is detrimental to companies such as KROMA, whose “tradigital” business covers the spectrum of content creation, from film, television and podcasts to music and publishing.

The creative industry is a vital contributor to the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), accounting for approximately 7.3 percent or P1.6 trillion of the gross value-added in 2022, according to data from the

Philippine Statistics Authority. However, this figure was already lower than the 7.5 percent reported in 2018, primarily due to piracy.

Piracy not only leads to unemployment but also increases the probability of malware infection on personal computers and devices, thereby placing consumers at risk. Pirated content is usually streamed or downloaded from illegal sites, illicit streaming devices (ISDs), and apps such as social media and messaging platforms.

To address this problem, the Globe Group and KROMA are supporting the revision of the country's 26-year-old Intellectual Property (IP) Code through House Bill No. 7600 authored by Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Salceda. Its proposed amendments seek to address loopholes that have enabled online piracy to persist and empower regulators to take

action against offenders.

Globe and KROMA are members of the Video Coalition of the Philippines, formed in September last year along with key industry players in the Philippines and the Asia Video Industry Association’s (AVIA) to push for stronger intellectual property protection in the Philippines.

Currently, the IP code's definition of pirated goods does not cover electronic or online content. It also lacks a provision that would allow the efficient and effective blocking of pirate sites.

“We are committed to protecting the creative industry and ensuring that the hard work of content creators and filmmakers is duly recognized and rewarded. Our advocacy for site blocking is a crucial step in curbing the negative effects of piracy and promoting a culture of respect for intellectual property rights. We call on all stakeholders to support our efforts in this endeavor,” said KROMA CEO Ian Monsod.

Under the 2022 piracy landscape surveys conducted by the Coalition Against Piracy (CAP), consistent site blocking not only prevents consumers from accessing pirated content but also encourages them to turn to legitimate sources. Additionally, the surveys reveal enormous

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untapped potential, with over 60% of consumers in the region stating that they would subscribe to legitimate services if pirated content were unavailable.

“The evidence continues to show that site blocking, when implemented in an efficient and effective way, is an incredibly powerful tool to both stop online piracy, and direct consumers towards legitimate content,” said CAP General Manager

KROMA’s stance against piracy and support for siteblocking is also in line with the administration's eightpoint economic agenda, which prioritizes creating high-quality jobs, fostering research and development, encouraging innovation, and promoting the growth of the digital economy.

To learn more about KROMA, visit https:// www.kroma.ph/.

A Superhero’s Story

By: ALMA LACOSTALES CALIBO, E dD Teacher III Lanao del Norte National Comprehensive High School

Once upon a time, there was a Wonder Mom named Maya. Maya was unlike any other mom on the block, and her children knew it too. She could do things that no other mom could, and she always seemed to have an answer for everything.

One day, her children decided to put her to the test. They wanted to see if she truly was the Wonder Mom they believed her to be. They went to her and said, “Mom, we want to take a trip to the moon. Can you make it happen?”

Maya smiled and said, “Of course, my loves. I’ll make some calls and get us on the next shuttle to the moon.” And just like that, Maya made the impossible happen. She found a way to

get her family to the moon and back safely.

But Maya didn’t stop there. She continued to amaze her children with her skills and knowledge. When they needed help with their homework, Maya was there with the answers. When they needed a shoulder to cry on, Maya was there with a warm embrace. And when they needed someone to believe in them, Maya was their biggest cheerleader.

As her children grew up, they never forgot the amazing things their Wonder Mom had done for them. They knew that they could always count on her, no matter what. And so, on Mother’s Day, they decided to surprise her with a special gift.

They took her to a planetarium and showed her a video they had made, showcasing all the wonderful things she had done for them over the years. They thanked her for being their Wonder Mom and for always being there for them.

Maya was touched by the video and the love her children had shown her. She hugged them tightly and said, “You are my greatest joy in life, and I am so proud to be your mother. Thank you for being my children.”

And so, Maya continued to be the Wonder Mom her children knew and loved. She may not have had superpowers or a cape, but in her children’s eyes, she was a true superhero.

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Man hurt, houses razed in Dumaguete blaze

By Mary Judaline Partlow

DUMAGUETE CITY –

A man was hurt in a fire of still unknown origin that destroyed residential homes and a warehouse in Barangay Bantayan in this Negros Oriental provincial capital on Tuesday.

An initial report from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) here said they received a callout at around 12:35 p.m. regarding the fire. City fire marshal Chief Insp. Marlon Chomling told the Philippine News Agency that the blaze spread so fast and was difficult to contain due to the presence of highly flammable materials such as paint and thinner.

“We had to call in help from the other fire sta -

tions and private volunteer groups and used foam to douse the fire as it would only get bigger with water,” he said.

Initially, at least three houses and one commercial building, separately owned by members of the Chuang family, were damaged by the fire.

Chomling said the fire alarm reached third level by 12:50 p.m. as the fire would rekindle again and again but the blaze was placed under control by around 2:15 p.m.

The injured, a certain Steve Michael, 48, suffered a first-degree burn on the right forehead and seconddegree burns on his left arm and foot.

Chomling said residents of Casa Esperanza, a temporary shelter for abused

women and children, and some nearby houses were evacuated to safer ground.

At least 16 firetrucks responded to the scene, including those from the local government units of Sibulan, Bacong, Valencia, San Jose and Dauin, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines from the airport nearby, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office and the Chinese volunteer group, among others, said Chomling.

As of late afternoon, Chomling said he cannot yet declare a fire out although the blaze has died down already as firefighters are still doing mopping-up and overhauling operations.

The estimated cost of damage has yet to be determined. (PNA)

FIRE ALARM. A man was injured when a fire of unknown origin broke out at a residential compound in Barangay Bantayan in Dumaguete City on Tuesday (May 9, 2023). At least three residential and one commercial establishment were damaged by the fire that lasted for several hours due to the presence of highly flammable liquids. (Photo courtesy of Nicky Dumapit)

Iloilo City allows voluntary wearing of face masks

By Perla Lena

ILOILO CITY – The use of face masks both in indoor and outdoor settings is now voluntary in Iloilo City following the lifting of the Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on Covid-19, but the provincial government still requires mask-wearing in enclosed spaces.

Executive Order number 055 issued by Mayor Jerry Treñas on Tuesday, however, said face masks are still required in health care facilities, medical transport vehicles, and public transportation by land, sea, and air.

It is also “highly encouraged” for elderly, pregnant

women, and individuals who are symptomatic, unvaccinated, with comorbidity, and immuno-compromised.

Meanwhile, Iloilo Provincial Health Officer (IPHO) Dr. Maria Socorro Quiñon said that wearing face masks is required in

enclosed spaces like offices and outdoors where there is no distancing, especially for the elderly and those with comorbidity.

VOLUNTARY. Using face masks in indoor and outdoor settings is now voluntary in Iloilo City, according to Mayor Jerry Treñas in Executive Order number 55 he issued on Tuesday (May 9, 2023). However, the order said it is still required in health care facilities, medical transport vehicles, and public transportation of all kinds. (Photo courtesy of Iloilo City Government Facebook)

Kristine Pawnshop Zulueta Branch

Zulueta St., Tacurong City

Notice of Auction Sale

All unredeemed jewelries and articles pledges loan from April 24, 2022 to October 18, 2022 will be sold at public auction on May 18, 2023 at 9:00 o’ clock in the morning.

Ang lahat na prenda na hindi natubus mula Abril 24, 2022 hanggang Oktubre 18, 2022 ay isusubasta sa publiko sa Mayo 18, 2023 sa ganap na ika- 9:00 ng umaga.

By Management

Kristine Pawnshop Bonifacio Branch

Bonifacio St., Tacurong City

Notice of Auction Sale

All unredeemed jewelries and articles pledges loan from May 03, 2022 to October 25, 2022 will be sold at public auction on May 25, 2023 at 9:00 o’ clock in the morning.

Ang lahat na prenda na hindi natubus mula Mayo 03, 2022 hanggang Oktubre 25, 2022 ay isusubasta sa publiko sa Mayo 25, 2023 sa ganap na ika- 9:00 ng umaga.

By Management

“Actually, the wearing of a face mask is considered personal hygiene. I am still encouraging everyone to use face masks because not only we are protecting ourselves from Covid-19 but other infectious diseases,” she said in a media interview. She added that those with comorbidity and manifesting flu-like symptoms are encouraged to submit to the swab test to determine if they have Covid-19 for appropriate intervention, because of the risk of the infection progressing into moderate or severe cases.

Quiñon likewise called on unvaccinated individuals to avail of the jabs as the provincial supply is depleting and she is not sure of the availability.

“So go to your nearest health units because our Covid-19 vaccination is available every day, and here in the capitol,” she added.

IPHO data showed that as of May 8, the province has vaccinated 94.27 percent of its target eligible population, which is equivalent to 1,378,002 individuals for the first dose; 88.43 percent for the second dose; 19.87 percent for the first booster; and only 1.74 percent for the second booster.

In a televised public

briefing on Monday, infectious disease expert Edsel Salvaña clarified that the World Health Organization’s lifting of the PHEIC does not mean the coronavirus has ceased to exist.

“Iyong Covid, nandiyan pa, pero natuto na tayong mabuhay nang malaya, iyong hindi tayo nagtatago sa ating mga bahay (Covid is still there, but we have learned to live freely, we no longer hide in our homes),” he said.

Covid-19 cases may rise but hospitals are not overwhelmed by admissions as transmission of the virus is prevented by vaccination and other health protocols such as wearing of face mask, he added. (PNA)

Mindanao

Environment groups warning the public of toxic chemicals in toys. Photo courtesy of EcoWaste Coalition

Environment groups laud decision to ban toxic chemicals in Geneva meeting

By ANTONIO L. COLINA IV

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews

CDO, Bukidnon farmers now directly sell corn to SMC

By Nef Luczon

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY

– Farmers in this city and Bukidnon province are among the 13 areas in the country to become direct sellers for a giant food company.

In a statement Tuesday, the San Miguel Corporation (SMC), through its nutrition division San Miguel Foods (SMF), bared they have been directly buying from the two areas since 2020.

Since then, SMF said it has accumulated 1.3 million metric tons of corn amounting to PHP23.9 billion from the farmers.

SMC president and chief executive Ramon S. Ang said buying directly from this city, Bukidnon province, and 11 other areas was part of its corporate project to help local farmers.

“We are assured of local corn supply for our food business while our local farmers are guaranteed a

steady market and fair prices for their crops. Buying directly from them boosts their income and keeps their livelihood,” he was quoted

in the statement as saying.

At the height of the pandemic in 2020, SMF purchased over 500,000 metric tons or 500 million kilos

of corn to help farmers in various provinces affected by quarantine protocols and supply chain disruptions

/ 8 May) – Environmental groups here lauded the decision to ban certain highly toxic chemicals found in plastics and pesticides during the recent gathering of world leaders in Geneva, Switzerland for the 11th meeting of the Conference of Parties to the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants.

In a statement released by the EcoWaste Coalition and the Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (IDIS), around 120 countries agreed to add UV-328, Dechlorane Plus (DP), and Methoxychlor to the list of highly toxic chemicals subject to a global ban.

The Philippines became a signatory to the convention after ratifying it in 2004.

the Philippines. Aileen Lucero, national coordinator of EcoWaste Coalition, said on Monday that there is a need to do a national inventory on DP and UV-328 to inform and guide the country’s efforts towards elimination of these pollutants.

She said plastic additives DP and UV-328 are considered high production volume chemicals, especially in developed economies, but added that they have yet to determine how much of these chemicals are manufactured, imported, and used in the Philippines.

She said Methoxychlor is largely banned or phased out in most countries but is not yet in the list of prohibited or restricted pesticides of the country’s Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority.

CORN SUPPLY. Hybrid corn varieties are grown at Northern Mindanao Agricultural Crops and Livestock Research Complex in Malaybalay City and Research Center for Upland Development in Dangcagan, Bukidnon. In a statement Tuesday (May 9, 2023), the San Miguel Corporation bared that Cagayan de Oro City and Bukidnon are the two of the 13 areas in the country that supply the company with corn. (Photo courtesy of Department of Agriculture-Northern Mindanao)

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

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

—--------------------------------x

AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION

The groups said a global study, participated by various environmental groups including EcoWaste and IDIS, found traces of UV328 in spilled or lost preproduction plastic pellets found on beaches and in recycled pellets collected in 35 countries, including

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.

IN WITNESS HEREOF , I have hereunto affixed my signature this 18th day of April, 2023, at Islamic City of Marawi, Philippines.

The environment groups added that a related study found UV-328 in “children’s toys and hair accessories, which is particularly alarming due to its toxicity and endocrine disrupting effects.”

The groups, however, expressed concern that world leaders allow certain exemptions to the prohibition on

Revocation of Special Power of Attorney

Know all men by these presents:

Whereas, sometime in June 2022, I, Elda D. Moses , have executed a Special Power of Attorney, naming and appointing Annabelle Abregana as my true and lawful attorney-in-fact for the purpose/s and with the power set forth in the instrument including to sell and receive payment from buyers pertaining to Lot No. 12503-C consisting an area of 8,179 square meters more or less situated in Tubajon, Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental which was ratified and acknowledged before Atty. Evangeline Tadlas-Carrasco.

NOW, THEREFORE, I have revoked, countermanded, annulled and made void, and by these presents do hereby revoke, countermand, annul and make void the said Special Power of Attorney and all powers and authorities therein granted and conferred upon said attorney-in-fact Annabelle Abregana.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I signed this revocation of special power of attorney in Cagayan de Oro City on May 08 2023.

“ This is to inform the public that JOIE NEIL A. ANCHETA has no longer been employed with First Balfour, Inc. (T1 Rentals) effective 30 January 2023 and has several pending financial obligations to the Company. Any transactions given by him on behalf of the Company shall not be honored. If you have previously transacted with this person having misrepresented himself as an agent of T1 Rentals, you may report this incident at 09175723438 and email ymalih@ firstbalfour.com.”

Signed in the presence of:

Republic of the Philippines)

City of Cagayan de Oro ) SS.

Acknowledgment

Before me, a Notary Public for and in the City of Cagayan de Oro on May 08 2023 personally appeared Elda D. Moses with her government issued driver’s license bearing number K21-22-303553 expiring on 1 January 2027 as competent evidence of her identity.

She acknowledged to me that the above instrument is her free and voluntary act and deed.

Witness my hand and seal.

As support to NTF-ELAC MPW BARMM under the leadership of MINISTER ARCH EDWARD GUERRA together with MPW DG Danny ONG, MPW COS Atty Omar Abutazil, MPW Basilan DE Engr Kasim Hasanin employees and staffs spearheaded the Turn Over Ceremony of Barangay Serongon Mohammad Ajul, Basilan BARMM

DOH-10 intensifies immunization vs measles, rubella, polio

By Jan Albert K. Araña

MISAMIS ORIENTAL (PIA)--The Department of Health (DOH)-10 aims to further increase the immunization status of children in Northern Mindanao with the conduct of a month-long immunization campaign against measles, rubella,

and polio this May.

According to the health department, immunization coverage for children aged 0–59 months had lowered during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to a pool of populations that are susceptible to measles infection. It was also noted that this year, an increase in suspected case

of measles was recorded.

"Nakita namo nga adunay 18% increase sa suspected cases of measles sa rehiyon karon (We have seen that there is an 18% increase in suspected cases of measles in the region today)," DOH-10 Local Health Support Division Chief David Mendoza said.

DOH-10 Local Health Support Division Chief, Dr. David Mendoza, says there is an increase of 18% in suspected measles cases in the region. He further urges parents and guardians to allow their children aged 0–59 months to be immunized against measles, rubella, and polio. (GKND/PIA-10)

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 10TH JUDICIAL REGION BRANCH 26

Medina, Misamis Oriental

E-mail Address:

Contact Numbers: (088) 859-0871 / 09452163416

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION SPECIAL PROCEEDING TO USE THE SURNAME OF “PABULAR” CASE NO. 362-M(2023) IN THE CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH OF GERALDINE SUMANPAN TION AND TO ANNOTATE THE FACT OF MARRIAGE OF HER PARENTS IN HER CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH

GERALDINE SUMANPAN TION, Petitioner, -versusTHE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF TALISAYAN, MISAMIS ORIENTAL, Respondent. x-------------------------------------------------/ ORDER

Before this Court is a verified petition filed by GERALDINE SUMANPAN TION of Purok 2 Pangpangon, Talisayan, Misamis Oriental, seeking to use the surname of her biological father PABULAR in her Certificate of Live Birth, hence, she shall thereafter be referred to and known as GERALDINE TION PABULAR.

The Court finds the petition sufficient in form and substance, and gives it due course. This petition is set for initial hearing on June 15, 2023 (Thursday) at 8:30 o’clock in the morning at Branch 26- Regional Trial Court, Medina, Misamis Oriental.

At the expense of Petitioner GERALDINE SUMANPAN TION , let a copy of this Order be —

I. Posted at the (l) Bulletin Board of the Municipal Hall of Talisayan, Misamis Oriental, (2) Bulletin Board of Barangay Pangpangon, Talisayan, Misamis Oriental, and (3) Bulletin Board of this Court.

II. Published once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks in MINDANAO DAILY NEWS with office address at Tanleh Bldg., Abellanosa St., Consolacion, Cagayan de Oro City, the Court’s duly accredited newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Misamis Oriental.

The Local Civil Registrar of Talisayan, Misamis Orienta l, or any interested person claiming interest on the matter may file opposition within fifteen (15) days from notice of the petition or from the last date of publication of the notice.

So ordered.

Done in Chambers on March 29, 2023 at Medina, Misamis Oriental.

DEED OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL PARTITION WITH DIRECT SALE

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That we, MARINA HERNANDO TRINCILLAS , 74 years old, Filipino, married, resident and with postal address at Blgy. 4-A, Poblacion, Quezon, Bukidnon; J UANITO D. HERNANDO (deceased), represented in this transaction by his son, NOEL P. HERNANDO and JUANITO P. HERNANDO, JR., both of legal age, single, and a resident of Patupat, Barili, Cebu; MARIA LILIOSA HERNANDO SAAVEDRA , 70 years old, widow, and a resident of P-1, Molicay, Ozamiz City; FELICISIMO HERNANDO (deceased), represented by his surviving heirs, namely: wife HELDA TRINCILLAS HERNANDO , 62 years old, Filipino, widow; and children, MARIZA H. PANSACALA , 41 years old, married, resident of Blgy. 1-B, Poblacion, Quezon, Bukidnon; ROSALINO T. HERNANDO , 40 years old, single; MIVIN T. HERNANDO , 36 years old, married; J ERRY T. HERNANDO , 35 years old, married and NILFE JANE T. HERNANDO, 24 years old, married, all residents of Blgy. 4-A, Poblacion, Quezon, Bukidnon; JOSE HERNANDO, (deceased), represented in this transaction by his surviving heirs, namely; his wife, ANNABELLE MARGALLO HERANDO, 54 years old, widow; and children, RUTH CATHERINE M. HERNANDO , 25 years old, single; JOSE KENT M. HERNANDO , 19 years old, single and J AE ANN M. HERNANDO , 18 years old, single, all residents and with postal address at Purok 2, Barangay 23, Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental; RODOLFO D. HERNANDO , 64 years old, widower, and a resident of P-3, Barongcot, Dangcagan, Bukidnon; ARSENIO D. HERNANDO, JR., 62 years old, single, and a resident of Blgy. 4-A, Poblacion, Quezon, Bukidnon; THERESA HERNANDO PANTILGONE , 61 years old, married, and a resident of Blgy. 4-A, Poblacion, Quezon, Bukidnon; VICENTA HERNANDO RUIZ , 58 years old, married, and a resident of SRV, Dayawan, Villanueva, Misamis Oriental; and REBECCA HERNANDO GUMANID (deceased), represented in this transaction by her daughter, JANICE H. GUMANID, JOHN CARLOS

H. GUMANID, SHERWIN JAKE H. GUMANID, CERE JANE H. GUMANID, JEANNIEFER H. GUMANID and JAY-R

H. GUMANID, all of legal age, single, and a resident of Blgy. 4-A, Poblacion, Quezon, Bukidnon, hereby freely and spontaneously;

DECLARE AND MAKE MANIFEST:

1. That we are the only legitimate heirs of late ARSENIO C. HERNANDO, SR. , widower, who died on September 11, 2011 at Lorenzo Tan, Tangub City, which was his residence at the time of his death; that he died intestate and who at the time of his death left no unpaid debt;

2. That we, NOEL P. HERNANDO and JUANITO P. HERNANDO JR. , are the only exclusive heirs of the late JUANITO HERNANDO , who died on February 28, 1984 at Blgy, 4-A, Poblacion, Quezon, Bukidnon, which was his last place of residence at the time of his death; that he died intestate and who at the time of his death left no unpaid debt;

3. That we, HELDA TRIN -

Mendoza explained that in the same period last year, they only recorded 69 suspected measles cases compared to this year’s 82. There were also no laboratory-confirmed cases last year compared to this year’s three laboratory-confirmed cases: one for measles and two for rubella.

The DOH-10 hopes that the supplemental immuSee DOH , page 10

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE AMONG HEIRS WITH SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY

CILLAS HERNANDO, MARIZA H. PANSACALA, ROSALINO T. HERNANDO, MIVIN T. HERNANDO, JERRY

T. HERNANDO , and NILFE JANE T. HERNANDO are the only exclusive heirs of the late FELICISIMO HERNANDO who died on March 6, 2006 at Blgy. 4-A, Poblacion, Quezon, Bukidnon, which was his last place of residence at the time of his death; that he died intestate and who at the time of his death left no unpaid debt;

4. That we, ANNABELLE MARGALLO HERNANDO, RUTH CATHERINE M. HERNANDO, JOSE KENT M. HERNANDO and JAE ANN M. HERNANDO, are the only exclusive heirs of the late JOSE HERNANDO , who died on January 19, 2021 at P-2, Barangay 23, Gingoog City, which was his last place of residence; that he died intestate and who at the time of his death left no unpaid debt;

5. That we, JANICE H. GUMANID, JOHN CARLO H. GUMANID, SHERWIN JAKE H. GUMANID, CERE JANE H. GUMANID, JEANNIEFER H. GUMANID and JAY-R H. GUAMANID are the only exclusive heirs of the late REBECCA HERNANDO GUMANID , who died on June 9, 2015 at Poblacion, Quezon, Bukidnon, which was her last place of residence at the time of her death; that she died intestate and who at the time of her death left no unpaid debt.

6. That at the time of the death of our father/grandfather, ARSENIO C. HERNANDO, SR. , he left to us a parcel of land, which properly is more particularly described and bounded, as follows:

A parcel of land (residential lot), identified as Lot No. 939, Cad. 895-D, C-2, situated at Barangay Poblacion, Municipality of Quezon, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of SIX HUNDRED THIRTY-SEVEN (637) square meters, covered by Katibayan ng Orihinal na Titulo Blg. P-37626, registered in the name of late ARSENIO C. HERNANDO, SR. , (widower).

7. That we, the undersigned, for and in consideration of the sum of FIVE MILLION PESOS (P5,000,000.00), Philippine Currency, to us paid in cash by and receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged in full to our entire satisfaction from WILLY FRANCO TAN , 24 with postal address at Blgy.

4-A, Poblacion, Quezon, Bukidnon, Philippines, hereby CEDE, SELL, TRANSFER and CONVEY in the manner absolute and irrevocable unto said WILLY FRANCO TAN and NANCY FRANCO TAN, their heirs and assigns, the afore-described parcel of land;

8. That VENDORS are the absolute owners of the afore-described property which is free from all liens, charges and encumbrances; that the same is neither leased nor tenanted by anybody, but is exclusively owned and possessed by vendors herein and that they hereby warrant to forever defend the title herein conveyed to WILLY FRANCO TAN and NACY FRANCO TAN , their heirs and assigns, against all adverse claims by whomsoever.

Is the subject of DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION WITH DIRECT SALE , under the Notarial Registry of

LORETO

TUMAMPOS, Notary

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; 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

DOH-10 intensifies immunization coverage of children aged 0–59 months against measles, rubella, and polio diseases. (HKM/PIA-10)

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of SBP.

Molano expressed his confidence in the progress that will be made through the collaboration between the two agencies.

“I am grateful for your valuable insights and contributions, and I am confident that our collaboration will bring significant and meaningful progress towards our shared goals,” he said in his message.

Meanwhile, DPWH Region III Assistant Director Denise Maria Ayag thanked the representatives from various DPWH and DepEd offices in Northern and Central Luzon for participating in the meeting aimed at addressing issues related to educational infrastructure.

Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Z. Duterte, in her Basic Education Report 2023, said the lack of school infrastructure and resources remains one of the biggest challenges the basic education sector

faces.

In response to this, she launched the MATATAG Agenda which includes the establishment of the School Infrastructure and Facilities strand, headed by Undersecretary Epimaco Densing III, entirely devoted to addressing long-standing issues on education facilities and infrastructure.

“Together, let us work harder to build more schools and classrooms for our Filipino children and youth so they can learn, develop, and realize their full potential,” she earlier said in a statement. (PNA)

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the use of UV-328 and DP, which might “cause harm to health and the environment for decades.”

Lawyer Mark Peñalver, executive director of IDIS, said the decision to ban these chemicals would support their advocacy to disallow the use of “toxic chemical ingredients in plastics and phase out products

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.2023-050 AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES REY T. EPE AND JOCELYN S. MIGRIÑO, REY T. EPE AND JOCELYN S. MIGRIÑO, Petitioners. x

ORDER

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on 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. Iligan City, Philippines, this 26th of April, 2023.

MDN: Apr 27, May 4 & 11, 2023

Publication Notice

R.A. 10172

and packaging materials containing substances that are hazardous to human beings, wildlife and the ecosystems.”

Lucero added that the decision to ban these chemicals is essential to redirect the economy onto a non-toxic circular path and ensure environmental health and justice across the globe.

“We laud COP-11 for agreeing to get rid of DP, UV-328 and methoxychlor in keeping with the promise of the Stockholm Convention to protect human health and the environment from these highly dangerous chemicals,” Lucero added. (Antonio L. Colina IV / MindaNews)

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nization activity they are conducting against measles, rubella, and polio can help beef up the immunization coverage of the region and prevent a possible outbreak of such vaccine-preventable diseases.

Mendoza added that to strengthen the immunization campaign, fixed sites, and house-to-house initiatives are done throughout the region to make sure that all eligible individuals will be vaccinated and no children will be left behind.

In the vaccination sites, regardless of the vaccination status, oral polio immunization is available for children aged 0–59 months, while measles-rubella immunization can be availed of by children aged 9–59 months.

As the government extends its efforts to protect the children, the health department admits that their efforts together with the various agencies and local government units are futile without the support and participation of the public, especially the parents and guardians, and that to combat the possible spread or outbreak of measles, rubella, and polio, it will take a whole-of-society

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.2023-049 AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES EDMIR JOHN A. DADOL AND CHERRY ROSE M. DADOL, EDMIR JOHN A. DADOL AND CHERRY ROSE M. DADOL, Petitioners.

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.

approach.

DOH-10 urges parents and guardians to allow their children to get immunizations for added protection.

Protecting children against any vaccine-preventable disease should be a priority for each parent and guard -

(SGD) HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge

Republic of the Philippines Province of Davao Occidental Municipality of Malita

OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

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

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

MDN: May 11 & 18, 2023

(SGD) JOSEPHINE A. MARQUEZ Municipal Civil Registrar

Republic of the Philippines

Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Province of Lanao del Sur

MUNICIPALITY OF PIAGAPO

OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR

Publication Notice R.A. No. 9048

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

MDN: Apr 27, May 4 & 11, 2023

R.A 9048 Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

(SGD) HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office City of Iligan

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048 , a notice is hereby served to the public that IOSA M. CANGHAGAS has filed with this Office a Petition for Change of First Name from J ESS MAR GRACE to IOSA in the Certificate of Live Birth of JESS MAR GRACE MACHITO MASCARIÑAS who was born on 28 DECEMBER 1981 at KAPALONG, DAVAO DEL NORTE and whose parents are JESUSA O. MACAHITO and MARIO A. MASCARIÑAS

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

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

RA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Davao del Sur Municipality of Malalag

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC May 05, 2023

CCE-20-2023 RA 10172

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that MICHELLE ARANCHES-JUANEZA has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of sex from “ MALE ” to “ FEMALE ” in the Certificate of Live Birth of MICHELLE MONDEJAR ARANCHEZ at MALALAG, DAVAO DEL SUR and whose parents are LEON BRAVO ARANHEZ and MERLYN DAYON MONDEJAR.

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

(SGD) POL P. YURO Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: May 11 & 18, 2023

Publication Notice R.A. 10172

Republic of the Philippines Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao

Province of Lanao del Sur

MUNICIPALITY OF MAGUING

OFFIC E OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

CCE -001 -2023 R.A.

Date:

In compliance with the publication requirement under Section 5 of RA No. 9048, notice is hereby served to the public that MUJAHED HADJI SALIC ABDUL JAWAD has filed with this Office, a petition for change of first name from “ JAHED ” to “ MUHAJED ” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JAHED HADJI SALIC ABDUL JAWAD who was born on March 16, 2011 at Mamaanun Piagapo Lanao del Sur and whose parents are F ATIMA MINALANG HADJI SALIC and ABDUL JAWAD MOLOC HADJI HARON

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

(SGD) NANAYAON B. MANALOCON Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: May 4 & 11, 2023

MDN: May 11 & 18, 2023

Republic of the Philippines

Local Civil Registry Office

Province: Agusan del Norte

City/Municipality: Butuan City

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

CCE-050-2023 (R.A. 10172)

In compliance with the publication requirement and Pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013- 1, Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on the R.A 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that EARL TIANSON ESCOBAL has filed with this office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error of the child’s sex from “ FEMALE ” to “ MALE ” in the Certificate of Live Birth of EARL TIANSON ESCOBAL who was born on 9 AUGUST 1995 at CGH AND MEDICAL CENTER,Butuan City,Agusan del Norte, Philippines and whose parents are PORTOLICO DELIGENCIA ESCOBAL JR. AND ROSALIE BANTILARAN TIANSON. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 23 MAY 2023.

11 & 18, 2023

Desiree Gamolo of Tagoloan Community College is crowned MIss ALCU-X 2023. ALCUX is the Association of Local Colleges and Universities in Region 10. PHOTO SUPPLIED

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it used to just be a band-aid solution. But getting the harvest of the program, it becomes a regular component of DepEd because statistics tell us that there are a lot of students who cannot pursue their studies the usual way because our students in the Alternative Learning System are those in unique circumstances," the director said.

He added that these individuals could not go to school every day because many of them are married and working students. So, it’s really a challenge going to school every day.

Bayocot added that they intend to broaden the program that the ceremonial MOA signing has brought about. The event was held at the DepEd-10 Regional Office. (IJBD/PIA-10)

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I am still hoping that three years will be enough, and then the fourth year will be happy one for us again,” he said.

He said the network has 40 reporters in its roster at present from 70 before it was shut down in 2020 with the non-renewal of its 25-year franchise during the administration of former President Rodrigo Duterte.

“We still manage to carry on. We have to continue the fight and we have to cover the news because again we are ‘professional Marites.’ We can offer you accurate stories and we are also, at the same time, accountable to our stories,” he said.

As journalists, Ayalin said the stories that they produce go through a tedious editing process to meet with certain editorial “standards” before they are put out on the TV, radio, print, and online websites.

Ariel Sebellino, executive director of the Philippine Press Institute, said the role of journalists is

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Transportation

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

ELZEVIR A. DAGUNLAY CASE NO. R10-EV-TH-

Applicant. 2023-03-376

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT request/s for the Extension of Validity of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TRUCK FOR HIRE (TH) SERVICE on the route: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY and from said place to ANY POINT IN REGION 10, ACCESSIBLE TO MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC and vice versa with the use of TWO (2 ) unit/s.

This application shall be considered by this Board on May 23, 2023 at 2:00 P.M . at this Board on which date Applicant shall formally submit his/her/its evidence.

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

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

WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 9th day of May 2023 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

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

MDN: May 11, 2023

not just about being “truth bearers or truth tellers but, at the same time, we talk about the underreported.”

“The life of a journalist is only as good as the public supports it,” he said.

Antonio S. Peralta, executive director of the European Chamber of Commerce of the PhilippinesSouthern Mindanao, said that press freedom is a fundamental right enshrined in almost all international instruments such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and UN Conventions on Civil and Political Rights.

Peralta, interim chair of the Davao City Media Citizen’s Council, said that as the world celebrates “free press as one of the assets of democratic courtiers like the Philippines, it is incumbent on us to tackle issues surrounding and come up with workable solutions.”

“While media is an effective tool for communicating and sharing useful information to the public, promoting good governance and influencing public opinion, it can also be a destructive machinery that can divide the country instead of uniting it,” he said.

He added that if media “is not properly utilized then, it’s a like a doubleedged sword.”

“In this golden digital era, we witnessed how a single disinformation can create a buzz in all social media platforms, the ails of this modern time such as misinformation and disinformation and the spread of fake news, are widely prevalent in all levels and ages of society challenging and destabilizing of status quo,” he added.

He said Mindanao, for instance, has not been spared from the negative effects of “distorted inaccurate and out of touch, and unrealistic stories about the safety and security situation in the island region.

(Antonio L. Colina IV / MindaNews)

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Transportation

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

C. AMPO CASE NO. R10-EV-TXApplicant. 2023-03-436

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well and we’ve seen who would be important to what we are doing,” he said.

“Yes, there is still going to be… I don’t know about reshuffle, but reorganization sa Gabinete (in the Cabinet),” he added.

Under the 1987 Constitution, the losing candidates are barred from assuming positions in the government within a year after the elections. (PNA)

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Gatchalian noted.

The lawmaker explained that his bill will complement RA 11036 to address the bottlenecks and identify the agency which will implement the mental health and wellness programs in schools.

“We all know that we have 60,000 schools nationwide but we only have 1,500 registered guidance counselors in our country. So, obviously there is a massive shortage in terms of the personalities who implement mental health programs in our schools,” Gatchalian said.

Stigma

During the hearing, Go and Gatchalian stressed the importance of addressing mental health like other health concerns.

Sadly, Go said many still fail to recognize the signs and symptoms, especially among the youth.

“Palagi itong iniiwasang pag-usapan dahil kadalasan nahihiya sila sa posibilidad na ma-discriminate sila ng tao. Umpisa pa lang ng pandemya, marami na pong naiiulat na nakaka-experience ng depression dahil marami talagang naapektuhan, nawalan ng kabuhayan, nawalan ng mahal sa buhay (This issue is being avoided because many are ashamed of the possibility that they will be discriminated by people. During the start of pandemic, many were reported to have experienced

ITUM CASE NO. R10-NC-PA-SHBApplicant. 2023-04-0629 NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT request/s for the Issuance of New Certificate of Public Convenience to operate SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE on the route: NEWTECH PULP INC., BALOI, LANAO DEL NORTE and from said place to ANY POINT IN LANAO DEL NORTE AND ILIGAN CITY and vice versa with the use of FIVE (5) unit/s.

This application shall be considered by this Board on May 23, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant shall formally submit his/her/its evidence.

The Applicant shall publish said notice at least 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).

WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 9th day of May 2023 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

depression, those who lost their livelihood, their loved ones),” Go said.

He also cited the Department of Education report that 404 learners from public schools committed suicide and 2,147 learners attempted to take their own lives in 2021.

Gatchalian noted that mental health is “not well understood” by ordinary people who sometimes think sleeping or eating will take their problems away.

“It’s actually deeper than that,” he said. “We have to admit that mental health is severe condition in our country not only for those who can afford medical treatments but also for our less fortunate constituents who need government intervention in order to deliver assistance to them.”

Implementation

The 2023 national budget approved PHP1.86 billion for mental health medicines and PHP12 million for mental health awareness campaign and establishment of a hotline under the Department of Health (DOH).

It includes a special provision for the improvement of benefit packages of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, including mental care.

“It is therefore my continuing call for stronger government interventions particularly on the provision of psychosocial services,” he said.

Dr. Razel Nikka Hao, DOH Disease Prevention and Control Bureau director, reported to the committee that since RA 11036 was passed, 62 of their personnel were trained on Basic Institutional Review Board (IRB); 51 as future trainers for IRB; 1,556 completed the World Health Organization Quality Rights e-training; 28 with Lived Experiences completed the course on mental health advocacy and leadership (pilot implementation); and over about 40 media practitioners were trained on responsible

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

NOEL A. ITUM CASE NO. R10-NC-PA-SHBApplicant. 2023-04-0630

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT request/s for the Issuance of New Certificate of Public Convenience to operate SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE on the route: PHILIPPINE SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL, BALOI, LANAO DEL NORTE and from said place to ANY POINT IN LANAO DEL NORTE AND ILIGAN CITY and vice versa with the use of THREE (3) unit/s. This application shall be considered by this Board on May 23, 2023 at 2:00 P.M . at this Board on which date Applicant shall formally submit his/her/its evidence.

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

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

WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 9th day of May 2023 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

and ethical reporting and portrayal of suicide (pilot implementation).

Hao also reported there are already 362 access sites nationwide covering 27 priority mental health medicines with over 124,000 service users in 2022.

“The health facilities ratified network has included 75 mental health facilities across the country. 23 of which to be specialty care centers, 52 as acute and custodial care facilities. We also currently maintain with NCMH the mental health hotline with over 53,000 community calls from 2019 to 2022,” she said. (PNA)

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Raymundo Anastacio, a farmer from Barangay Bunsuran III, Pandi town in Bulacan, said farming used to be an unprofitable livelihood prior to the RCEF Seed Program because farm inputs including seeds are expensive.

But with the provision of free certified inbred seeds, he said farmers can now save a lot, which motivates them to plant anew.

Jointly funded by the RCEF Seed Program and the DA’s National Rice Program (NRP) with PHP3 billion and PHP700,000, respectively, the certified inbred rice seed distribution is intended to complement and supplement the hybrid rice production strategy of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. under his food security agenda.

The RCEF Seed Program is a component of Republic Act 11203 or the Rice Tariffication Law, which allocates PHP3 billion in funds every year to develop, propagate and promote high-quality inbred rice seeds to help improve the competitiveness of Filipino rice farmers. (PNA)

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that saw their produce going to waste.

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

CROWN TEC TRUCKING CO CASE NO. R10-NC-PA-THRep. by: DAN B. CLARITO 2023-04-935 Applicant.

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT request/s for the Issuance of New Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TRUCK FOR HIRE (TH) SERVICE on the route: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO ANY POINT IN MINDANAO, ACCESSIBLE TO MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit/s.

This application shall be considered by this Board on May 23, 2023 at 2:00 P.M . at this Board on which date Applicant shall formally submit his/her/its evidence.

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

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

WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 9th day of May 2023 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

(Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER MDN: May 11, 2023

In Sumilao, Bukidnon, SMC has provided over PHP2 million worth of scholarships to underprivileged youth in partnership with Gawad Kalinga’s School for Experiential and Entrepreneurial Development.

Farmer scientists

Meanwhile, the Agricultural Training InstituteRegional Training Center Region 10 (ATI-10) through its Career Development and Management Services (CDMS) has trained 24 farmers from Kitaotao, Bukidnon, who mostly grow corn, to become farmer scientist trainers.

Corn Focal Person Noriel Kris Santillan, who also oversees the ATI-CDMS, said the trainers will run the third phase of the Farmer Scientist Training Program. He said the refresher training course intends to capacitate its participants by providing them with a training course on farming techniques and value development. (PNA)

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City QCC CORPORATION CASE NO. R10-EV-CC-THRep. by: RENE A. CAPUNO 2023-05-995 Applicant.

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT request/s for the Extension of Validity of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TRUCK FOR HIRE (TH) SERVICE on the route: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN REGION 10, ACCESSIBLE TO MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC and vice versa with the use of NINE (9) unit/s. This application shall be considered by this Board on May 23, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant shall formally submit his/her/its evidence.

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

WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 5th day of May 2023 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. (Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER MDN: May 11, 2023

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City QCC CORPORATION CASE NO. R10-EV-THRep. by: RENE A. CAPUNO 2023-05-994 Applicant.

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT request/s for the Extension of Validity of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TRUCK FOR HIRE (TH) SERVICE on the route: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY and from said place TO ANY POINT IN MINDANAO, ACCESSIBLE TO MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC and vice versa with the use of SIX (6) unit/s. This application shall be considered by this Board on May 23, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant shall formally submit his/her/its evidence.

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

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

WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 5th day of May 2023 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

(Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING

DGE Go appoints Rosemarie Josue as AG for Zone 3

BY JOEL CALAMBA ESCOL, Managing Editor

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – District

Governor-elect

Gilda “Gigi” Go has appointed another assistant governor from Zone 3 for Rotary Year 2023-2024.

“Meet Assistant Governor ROSEMARIE JOSUE of the Rotary Club of Cotabato East. She will be one of RI District 3870’s incoming ASSISTANT GOVERNOR for Zone 3,” DGE said.

AG Rose studied PhD Biology at University of the Philippines Diliman and MS Botany at University of the Philippines at Los Banos. She is a Lecturer at MSU Maguindanao Graduate School. From Jun 2008 – Jun 2011, she worked as Senior Research Specialist & Lab Manager at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, OK, USA.

“Thank you, AG Rose, for accepting the appointment,” DGE Go said.

Duties of AG

Rotary International is

a global service organization that brings together business and community leaders to provide humanitarian services, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and advance goodwill and peace around the world. The Assistant Governor is a key leadership role in Rotary clubs, responsible for supporting and mentoring club presidents and their boards to ensure they are meeting their goals and objectives.

The Assistant Governor (AG) acts as a liaison between the district governor and the clubs in their as -

signed area. They visit each club regularly to provide guidance, support, and feedback. AGs help clubs develop and implement their strategic plans and work to ensure that the Rotary International goals are being met. They also assist clubs in identifying potential members and encourage the growth of the organization.

In addition to providing guidance to club leaders, AGs play a key role in organizing and promoting Rotary events and initiatives. They work closely with district committees

to plan and execute district-wide projects, such as fundraising events, service projects, and leadership training sessions. AGs also work with club leaders to ensure that members are aware of and participate in Rotary’s various programs and opportunities.

Another key duty of an AG is to ensure that each club is following Rotary’s rules and regulations. This includes monitoring club finances and ensuring that clubs are complying with Rotary’s ethical standards. AGs are also responsible for identifying and addressing

any issues or concerns that may arise within their assigned clubs.

In summary, the Assistant Governor is a critical role in Rotary’s organizational structure. They serve as a mentor, advisor, and advocate for the clubs in their assigned area. Their duties include supporting and guiding club leaders, organizing and promoting

Rotary events, ensuring compliance with Rotary’s rules and regulations, and working to advance the organization’s goals and objectives. Through their work, AGs help to strengthen Rotary’s impact and ensure that the organization continues to make a positive difference in communities around the world.

Pag-IBIG Fund finances 2,968 homes for low-wage earners in Q1 2023

Pag-IBIG Fund has financed 2,968 socialized homes for minimumwage and low-income members in the first three months of 2023, its top executives said Tuesday (May 9).

Socialized home loans make up 14% of the 21,870 units financed by the agency from January to March this year.

Meanwhile, the amount of socialized home loans represents 5%, or P1.26 billion out of the P27.57 billion home loans released by the agency for the period.

“We always emphasize inclusivity as a major pillar in the implementation of the Pambansang Pabahay para sa

Pilipino Housing or 4PH Program. With the Pag-IBIG Affordable Housing Program, we provide the unserved and underserved sectors, particularly low-wage earners in our country, the opportunity to own a home. All these are in line with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. to provide our fellow Filipinos with better and dignified lives,” said Secretary Jose Rizalino L. Acuzar, who leads the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and the 11-member Pag-IBIG Fund Board of Trustees. The Pag-IBIG Fund’s Affordable Housing

Region (NCR), and up to P12,000 per month outside the NCR. Under the AHP, borrowers enjoy a subsidized rate of 3% per annum for home loans of up to P580,000 for socialized subdivision projects, and up to P750,000 socialized condominium projects.

Pag-IBIG Fund

Chief Executive Officer Marilene C. Acosta said that the AHP’s special rate of 3% per annum – a rate that the agency has provided for low-income members since May 2017 – remains the lowest in the market. The loan program also features a 100% loan-to-value ratio allowing borrowers to enjoy equity-free purchase

of housing units.

“Our approach to home financing has always been comprehensive. We exert all efforts to make our programs responsive to the needs of our members. That is why we have a special home financing program for our lowincome members. With the AHP, the monthly payment for a socialized housing unit is as low as P2,445.30, which is lower than the cost of rent in most parts of the country. And, qualified borrowers will never have to put out cash for equity, truly making homeownership within their reach. That is the Lingkod Pag-IBIG brand of service,” Acosta said.

District Governor Elect “Gigi” Go

Program (AHP) is for members from the lowincome and minimumwage sectors who earn up to P15,000 a month in the National Capital