Mindanao Daily News (February 4 ,2023)

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Cagayan de Oro City lawmakers agree on city hall transfer to new location

BY GERRY LEE GORIT

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Some members of this city’s council are amenable to the proposal to move the city hall to a new site but maintained that they will not allow the sale of Cagayan de Oro’s local government buildings.

Councilor Girlie Balaba said that while there is a need to transfer to a new site, the existing city hall is not negotiable for sale.

“I have nothing against the transfer of our city hall as we are considering the faster delivery of services.

The present city hall has become too small for our

Wilcon Depot breaks ground in Iligan City

growing population. As our city has grown bigger, we also need a bigger structure to cater to the higher volume of our constituents,” Balaba said.

She added the existing city hall must be preserved and will still continue to be utilized, for instance, as a museum and should be declared a historical landmark.

Councilor George Goking agreed with Balaba, saying, “that’s a very commendable proposal. We have enough resources for the transfer.”

He said the move couldn’t have come at a better time owing to the city’s rapid urban growth where more

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Classes suspended in two Davao provinces after magnitude 6 quake

By ANTONIO L. COLINA IV

The epicenter in Davao de Oro, according to the coordinates given by PHIVOLCS. Map courtesy of Google Maps DAVAO CITY (MindaNews ) — Class suspensions have been declared in the provinces of Davao de Oro and Davao del Norte on Thursday after a strong earthquake jolted several parts of Mindanao on Wednesday night.

Davao del Norte Gov. Edwin Jubahib announced the suspension of all classes in public and private schools shortly after the quake magnitude 6 earthquake occurred on Wednesday to give way for the safety inspections on all school buildings as part of precautionary measure.

He said local government units would lift class suspensions after the school buildings are inspected.

Davao de Oro Gov. Dorothy P. Montejo-Gonzaga declared suspension of classes to ensure safety and security of the students, including

teaching and non-teaching personnel, pending structural assessment of all buildings by the Department of Education in coordination with the local government units.

Aside from class suspensions, the governor also suspended work in government offices, except for agencies that render services to disaster affected areas such as the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, Social Welfare and Development Office, General Services Office, Provincial Health Office, Agriculturist Office, Veterinary Office, Provincial Engineer’s Office and Motorpool, Provincial Information and Communication Technology Office, and Provincial Information Office.

Based on the revised information released by Philippine Institute of Volcanology an Seismology, the epicenter of the tectonic earthquake was located nine kilometers southeast

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Lights adorn the city hall’s Cagayan de Oro City executive building where the city mayor holds office. photo’s by gerry lee gorit

Wilcon Depot, the country’s leading home improvement and construction supply retailer, held the groundbreaking ceremony at Brgy. Bara-as, Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte, on January 27, 2023. The soon-to-open store will be the first in the province as part of its plan to expand its retail network nationwide. Wilcon continues to fulfill its vision of reaching all Filipino homeowners and builders across the country. The three consecutive groundbreaking ceremonies including the groundbreaking in Sta. Maria, Bulacan, and Naic, Cavite, are part of Wilcon’s 5-year store expansion plan #FlyingHighTo100 to have 100 operational stores nationwide. For more information about Wilcon, you can log on to www.wilcon.com.ph or follow their social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, and Tiktok and subscribe and connect with them on Viber Community, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

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Japanese behind fake marriages involving Filipinas nabbed: BI

By Ferdinand Patinio

MANILA – A 50-yearold Japanese national wanted by authorities in his country for involvement in illegal recruitment and falsifying official documents was recently arrested in Manila, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported on Friday.

Commissioner Norman Tansingco said Amano Mototaka was arrested on Jan. 30 along Arellano Avenue in Sta. Ana, Manila by operatives from the BI’s fugitive search unit (FSU).

The foreigner is a subject of an arrest warrant issued by a summary court in Nagoya, Japan on Sept. 30, 2022 but he eluded arrest by fleeing to the Philippines.

“We issued a mission order for his arrest after we received information from

AFFIDAVIT OF SELFADJUDICATION

BY SOLE HEIR with DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE

Notice is hereby given that the late DOMINGO LAGUIT who died intestate on April 24, 1980 at Initao, Misamis Oriental; That said deceased left no debt and will or testament, but left a parcel of land, which more particularly described as follows: “A PARCEL OF LAND, known as Lot No. 4590, Cad 365, Case 4 located in Pagahan, Initao, Misamis Oriental. Containing an area of FIVE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SIX (5,106) square meters , more or less, and covered by Tax Declaration No. 21-0013-12019.” Is the Subject of AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION

BY SOLE HEIR with DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE , made and entered by I, TERESITA L. TACDER , of legal age, Filipino citizen, married and a resident of Maputi, Naawan, Misamis Oriental, after having been sworn to in accordance with law, hereby depose and state: That I am the only surviving heir of the late DOMINGO LAGUIT. That as their sole and only heir, I am entitled to own the aforementioned property. That for and in consideration of the sum of One Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php 100,000.00) to me in hand paid by IRENE L. CAGATIN , of legal age, Filipino citizen, married to ADELO J. CAGATIN, and a resident of Zone 7, Malasag, Cugman, Cagayan de Oro City, receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged to my full satisfaction, I do hereby SELL, TRANSFER and CONVEY, and by these presents, have SOLD, TRANSFERRED and CONVEYED, unto said IRENE L. CAGATIN , her heirs and assigns, the above-described parcel of land , including all improvements found thereon. Under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. IKE L. ROA; As per Doc. No. 366; Page No. 74; Book No. 12; Series of 2022.

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Measure to prevent adolescent pregnancies pushed

By Filane Mikee Cervantes

MANILA – The House Committee on Youth and Sports Development on Thursday approved the consolidation of at least seven bills that seek to institutionalize a policy that would prevent teenage pregnancies.

Japanese authorities that he is a wanted criminal, set to stand trial in Japan for his alleged crimes,” the BI chief said in a statement.

Records obtained by the bureau showed the foreign national was accused of falsifying entries in original electromagnetic notarized deeds and offering them for sale.

The act is a violation of Japan’s control and improvement of amusement business punishable under

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the country’s penal code.

Mototaka is also under investigation in Japan for arranging fake marriages of Filipino applicants who want to acquire long-term resident visas. He would eventually recruit them to work in his illegal entertainment bar.

He is currently detained at the BI detention facility in Camp Bagong Diwa, Taguig City pending deportation proceedings. (PNA)

Republic of the Philippines

Local Civil Registry Office

Province: Agusan del Norte

City/Municipality: Butuan City

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that STELLA PALMITOS JIMENEZ has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “ MARIA ESTELLA ” to “ STELLA ”; in the Cerificate of Live Birth of MARIA STELLA DAGANI PALMETOS who was born on July 5, 1964 at Butuan Maternity Hospital,Butuan City,Agusan del Norte,Philippines and whose parents are ISIDRO BONILLA PALMETOS AND FELICITAS FAVIA DAGANI.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 18 February 2023.

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SGD.) AMALIA T. QUE

Acting City Civil Registrar

At the hearing, the committee agreed to consolidate House Bills 79, 2062, 2524, 3211, 5559, 6901 and 6964 into one proposal that pushes a comprehensive measure that would make family planning methods accessible to sexually active

minors that could eventually address adolescent pregnancies. In his opening remarks, citing the study conducted by the Commission on Population and Development (PopCom), committee

Becoming an Instructional Supervisor

By: Jane Charity Estrada-Madronero , PhD Secondary School Head Teacher III Ozamiz City National High School

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Republic of the Philippines

Local Civil Registry Office

Province: Agusan del Norte City/Municipality: Butuan City

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that ROWENA R. CURTINA has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “ NENITA ” to “ ROWENA ”; in the Cerificate of Live Birth of NENITA REBUYON who was born on Sept. 1, 1952 at Butuan City,Agusan del Norte,Philippines and whose parents are LORENZO REBUYON AND ZOSIMA AYO.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 18 February 2023.

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SGD.) AMALIA T. QUE

Acting City Civil Registrar

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Becoming an instructional leader or supervisor takes a spoonful of conscience, commitment and courage coupled with ounces of technical and human skills to become an effective and influential one. To truly supervise is to see things from a higher perspective but not to put anybody down. It is doing your best to help teachers improve the teaching-learning process and never about scaring nor shaming them when they are still needing improvement. Moreover, supervisors have many roles and crucial responsibilities which can challenge one to be mentally and emotionally prepared and driven to do the pre -

carious tasks. Supervisors can significantly affect the entire instruction and the learners too. One of the dogmas in supervision highlights that quality of faculty performance is affected by the quality of supervision which impacts the quality of instruction. In turn, the quality of instruction affects the quality of school putting paramount value to the power of helping teachers grow professionally and profoundly. Supervision should be purposeful, targeted, and central to promoting a school wide instruction where student achievement is always at the forefront. Thus, principal leadership is essential for the

establishment of a culture of student success, research, collaboration, and teacher empowerment.

In sum, the fundamental principle of good supervision lies on the core of democratic philosophy and science. These principles must lead instructional supervisors to the direction of doing what is morally right and what is beneficial to the majority – teachers and students alike. These must allow instructional leaders to rethink about practices or reevaluate one’s set of values and decide on who one should like to become – the “always prescribing”, or the “always organized, planning, and creative” head.

(Photo courtesy of BI)

TEENAGE MOM. A young mother and her baby are being attended to by a doctor in this undated photo. A consolidated bill is being pushed in the House of Representatives that seeks to institutionalize a policy that would prevent teenage pregnancies. (Photo lifted from the Commission on Population and Development Facebook page)

N. Ecija farmers to adopt crop tech under mechanization program

By Zorayda Tecson

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – A total of 15 farmers’ cooperatives and associations (FCAs) in Nueva Ecija will adopt crop establishment technologies under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) mechanization program.

Joel V. Dator, director for operations of the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (DA-PhilMech), said on Thursday the FCAs have expressed their interest in adopting the crop establishment technologies after witnessing the firsthand technology demonstration of the farm types of machinery.

Dator said that although the 15 FCAs are already beneficiaries of the RCEF mechanization program, they have not yet availed of the crop establishment technologies.

He noted that during the demonstration, the DAPhilMech showcased the different planting settings of the walk-behind mechanical transplanter and the riding-type mechani -

TECHNOLOGY DEMO. Members of farmers' cooperatives and associations witness a demonstration of farm machinery at the PhilMech compound, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija on Tuesday (Jan. 31, 2023). After the demonstration, the farmers expressed their interest to adopt and utilize the crop establishment technologies under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) mechanization program. (Photo courtesy of DA-PhilMech)

cal transplanter.

“They are willing to undergo training and adopt the technology on the next cropping season,” Dator said in a statement.

The DA-PhilMech has been conducting a campaign dubbed “Makinaryang Pantanim: Push Na

‘Yan sa Palayan” in an effort to increase the adoption and utilization rate of crop establishment technologies like

the mechanical rice transplanters and precision rice seeder among the farmers’ cooperative and association beneficiaries of the program. Based on a survey conducted by DA-PhilMech, the crop establishment technologies record a very low seven-hectare per season utilization rate.

The low popularity of the machines, according to DA-PhilMech, can be

300 fishermen in Bulacan get aid from prov'l gov't

By Manny Balbin

CITY OF MALOLOS, Bu -

lacan – The provincial government here has provided fishing gear to marginal fishers here as part of its continuing efforts to help improve their living condition.

The governor cited the vital role of agriculture in the growth and development of the province.

attributed to the lack of proper information about and on the use of the machines, posing challenges in seedling preparation, issues with wide seedling spacing and others. To combat those issues, Dator said seasoned farmer-adopters were invited to relay their personal and effective experiences on the adoption and utilization of crop establishment technologies. (PNA)

Gov. Daniel R. Fernando led on Wednesday the distribution of 233 gill nets and 65 marine engines to 300 fishers from this city and from the municipalities of Hagonoy, Calumpit, Paombong, San Rafael and Obando.

Fernando said the move is aimed at providing sustainable livelihood support to small-scale fisherfolk in the province.

“It is part of our continuing efforts to help improve the lives of our marginal fishers,” he said in an interview on Thursday.

“Mahalaga ang agrikultura. Mahalaga ang seguridad sa pagkain. Sa kabila ng pag-unlad, kailangan na ipagpatuloy natin ang pangangalaga at pagsusulong ng ating agrikultura (Agriculture is important. The food security is important. In spite of the development, we need to continuously protect and promote our agriculture),” he said.

Fernando also asked the fisherfolk to always be prepared and alert for natural disasters as these will affect their livelihood.

Aside from the fishing gear, the governor also distributed PHP1,000 cash for each fisherman as additional assistance to their families. (PNA)

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Valentine’s Day, also called Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is an annual holiday celebrated on February 14. It originated as a Western Christian liturgical feast day honouring one or more early saints named Valentinus, and is recognised as a significant cultural and commercial celebration in many regions around the world, although it is not a public holiday in any country.

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Several martyrdom stories associated with the various Valentines that were connected to February 14 were added to later martyrologies, including a popular hagiographical account of Saint Valentine of Rome which indicated he was imprisoned for performing weddings for soldiers who were forbidden to marry and for ministering to Christians, who were persecuted under the Roman Empire. According to legend, during his imprisonment, Saint Valentine healed the daughter of his jailer, Asterius, and before his execution, he wrote her a letter signed Your Valentine as a farewell.

The day first became associated with romantic love within the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in the 14th century, when the tradition

of courtly love flourished. In 18th-century England, it evolved into an occasion in which lovers expressed their love for each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionery, and sending greeting cards (known as valentines). In Europe, Saint Valentine’s Keys are given to lovers as a romantic symbol and an invitation to unlock the giver’s heart, as well as to children, in order to ward off epilepsy (called Saint Valentine’s Malady). Valentine’s Day symbols that are used today include the heart-shape outline, doves, and the figure of the winged Cupid. Since the 19th century, handwritten valentines have given way to mass-produced greeting cards.

Being married for more then 40 years now, Valentine's Day lets me always recall lovely moments from the past.

In a very old issue of PHILADELPHIA NEWS, which is still on my desk, columnist Larry Fields confessed: "I lead a life of wine, women and song (by the way, a wonderful waltz by the Austrian king of waltz Johann Strauss!) - it's cheaper than petrol, food and rent!"

Well, some marriages are made in heaven. You

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MMDA’s Artes on the right track in pushing road safety

Traffic congestion has long been an issue in the Philippines. Year in and year out, our country would always be placed in the lower ranks when it comes to transportation and commuter satisfaction.

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A recent study by UKbased insurance technology site GoShorty showed that Metro Manila ranks as the eighth worst place in the world in terms of hours spent in traffic. With 43 percent congestion level, Filipinos in these cities lose 98 hours to traffic annually.

To beat traffic congestion, riders and commuters resorted to benefits of motorcycle riding, so popular that you see many operating as a transport network vehicle service (TNVS) to cater to commuters who want to get through traffic gridlocks and get to their destination faster.

But along with its popularity also comes the increasing number of motorcycle accidents. In Metro Manila alone, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) recorded some 24,000 motorcycle-related accidents in 2022, of which 258 resulted in deaths.

In a bid to make roads safer and to reduce the

know some? I do. The best of the rest are down-toearth. Maybe also yours?

I am blessed and happy to celebrate my wedding anniversary next month.

Maybe you remember this: "Then the prince swept the lovely young maiden into his arms and carried her home to his castle. And they live happily ever after!" Indeed, they did.

What I would like to see is an autonomous in home affairs study of all these titles of nobility bearers seven years after their happilyever-after marriages. or even earlier, because the so-called darned and tricky seventh marriage year could be even the first one already.

The truth is that life isn't made up of the continual highs found in the initial stages of courtship. Of course, flirting is fun and a wide groove exists. But after a while our system needs a rest. Unanimously we're in the second stage sooner or later and our marriage life badly needs a new outside coating.

All of a sudden, the partner prefers day and night

number of accidents in Metro Manila, the MMDA will be establishing in the first quarter of the year a motorcycle education program called Motorcycle Riding Academy which aims to educate motorcycle drivers on safe driving.

Under the project, the MMDA will create a technical working group for the formulation of a Motorcycle Safety Training Course module that would include Motorcycle Riding Courtesy, Motorcycle Orientation, Road Traffic Rules and Regulations, and Motorcycle Safety Laws. It would also include simulation exercises such as Preparing to Ride, Common Riding Situations, MC Safety Driving Demonstration and Motorcycle Basic Riding Course.

It would also give both beginners and experienced riders proper training and basic knowledge such as different types, characteristics, basic parts, basic control and operation of motorcycles; various road safety laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the operation of motorcycles; necessary driving skills on how to avoid hazardous situations, as well as understanding

risk awareness and risktaking. The academy will also provide basic emergency response training for the motorcycle riders.

The training will be open to all interested participants for free. They will be given certificates upon completion of lectures, practical application, and Basic Emergency Response Course.

In a statement, MMDA acting chairman, Atty. Don Artes, said that the Motorcycle Riding Academy shall be the center of education that will provide motorcycle riders necessary riding and basic emergency response skills.

The MMDA will also work hand in hand with Metro Manila local government units, concerned stakeholders to promote the academy in their own jurisdictions.

The agency is also in talks with motorcycle ridehailing groups to encourage new riders to complete the course, in exchange will be given priority in their employment.

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Regional body to form task force for Eastern Visayas railway study

By Sarwell Meniano

TACLOBAN CITY – The Regional Development Council (RDC) will form a task force to prepare a concept note for the Eastern Visayas railway system eyed more than 20 years ago.

RDC chair and Ormoc City

Mayor Lucy Torres-Gomez said the region’s highest policy-making body agreed in its special meeting on Jan. 31 to form the task force composed of various national government agencies and local government units. The proposed body will include members from the Department of Transportation, legislative district offices, the Department of Public

Works and Highways, Land Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, National Economic and Development Authority, six provincial government, seven cities, and private sector representatives.

“We need a concept note to get funding for the feasibility study. It is a brief outline of the project we have in mind. This is a requirement to get funding for the feasibility study,” Gomez said. The official admitted that coming up with a master plan will take years. She, however, expressed optimism that the planning stage will be completed during the first

three years of the Marcos administration.

“Nobody can even say where the routes are since the direction depends on the output of the feasibility study. In terms of the station and which phase will be developed first, that is for the study to say,” Gomez added.

A simple version of the concept note will include an introduction, a background, proposed objectives and results and a budget overview.

“The project is ambitious and very expensive, but it will ease transport and experience better mobility. The social and economic impact will be very good. The project has been on the bucket list since 1999 and

Chinese firm eyes $200-M e-vehicle plant in Bacolod City

By Nanette Guadalquiver

BACOLOD CITY – Of-

ficials of a Chinese company are visiting here to discuss their proposal to build a USD200-million electric (e)vehicle manufacturing plant in the city, Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez said on Thursday.

Officials of Jiangsu Fengchuen New Energy Power Technology Co. Ltd. came after the mayor announced last month their scheduled arrival, following initial discussions on the proposal when he was part of the Philippine delegation during the state visit of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to China.

"They arrived yesterday and we held our first meeting.

They will continue their due diligence here," the mayor told reporters.

Due diligence refers to the process of verification, investigation, or audit of a potential investment opportunity.

"They sounded really excited. I hope it would push through. They are talking, they want to make sure all bases are covered with such a big investment. One of things they are looking for, is a friendly LGU (local government unit)," he added.

Benitez had earlier said the firm, which is a collaboration between Chinese and Korean companies, has already identified Bacolod as their place of operations. (PNA)

Learning Reforms

By: SARAH M. YONGOD ,Teacher I Marcelino C. Regis Integrated School Ozamiz City Division

VICE President and concurrent Education Secretary Sara Carpio vowed to implement learning reforms as she laid out the challenges that are pounding the Philippine education sector. DepEd would make the K-12 curriculum relevant to produce competent, job-ready, active and responsible citizens.

DepEd would focus on strengthening literacy and numeracy programs, revitalizing the reading, science and technology and math programs by utilizing the gains of previous programs.

The curriculum would be benchmarked with local and international best practices done in consultation with experts and would base on research or evidence.

We will revise the K-12 curriculum to make them more responsive to our aspiration as a nation, to

develop lifelong learners who are imbued with 21st century skills, discipline and patriotism.

The current curriculum is congested, some prerequisites of identified essential learning competencies are missing or misplaced and that a significant number of learning competencies cater to high cognitive demands.

DepEd will provide schools with administrative officers so teachers could focus on teaching. Without our teachers, our mission to carve a better future for our children will fail. DepEd intends to provide professional development programs, provide support in terms of innovative, responsive and inclusive teaching approaches and train teachers and students in using technology in remote learning.

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Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Agusan del Norte City/Municipality: Butuan City

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 the R.A 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that JAYHAN HIMONGALA YUSORES has filed with this office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error of the child’s sex from “ MALE ” to FEMALE ” in the Certificate of Live Birth of J AYHAN HIMONGALA YUSORES , who was born on May 22,1993 at Aupagan,Butuan City,Agusan,Philippines and whose parents are AGUSTIN BULAG YUSORES AND MARLYN SUCAYRE HIMONGALA.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 18 February 2023.

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we hope its time has come,” she told reporters. Currently, the country has three operational commuter lines operated by the Philippine National Railways (PNR). These are the PNR Metro Commuter Line, located in Metro Manila, the PNR Inter-Provincial Commuter between Laguna and Quezon and the PNR Bicol Commuter Line located in the Bicol Region. (PNA)

EXTRA-JUDICIAL PARTITION/ SETTLEMENT OF REAL PROPERTY AMONG HEIRS

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

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

WIFE:

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

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

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

DECLARE AND MANIFEST:

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

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

“KATIBAYAN NG ORIHINAL NA

TITULO BLG. P-11715”

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

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

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

DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE

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

That for and in consideration of the sum of FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND (P500,000.00) Pesos, Philippine Currency, as total consideration of the above-mentioned parcel of land, hand paid by the vendee to the vendor/heir, the VENDOR/HEIR DO HEREBY SELL TRANSFER , and CONVEY by way of Absolute Sale unto VERME S. ABABAT , Filipino, of legal age, married to Orlando P. Ababat, Jr., and a resident of Purok 5, Tankulan, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon. Her heirs successors and assigns;

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

SON:

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

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

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

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

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

PARCEL I

OCT NO. P-9972

TD NO. 01-013-05007

LOT 18, GSS-10-000082

“A PARCEL OF LAND, Lot-18, Gss10-000082, situated at the Barangay of Pualas, Municipality of Baungon, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of FIVE

HUNDRED SEVENTY (570) SQ. M. ”

PARCEL 2

TD NO. 01-013

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

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

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

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

Villaverde, Iligan City, respectively;

That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for each other for some reason of which both petitioner finally decided to legally break or severe their marriage bond for more than two (2) years, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; petitioner seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on May 7, 2016 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile.

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

City, Philippines, this 2ND of February 2023.

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

Is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PARCEL OF LAND , under the Notarial Registry of

That we are executing this ExtraJudicial partition/settlement, to attest to the veracity of the foregoing statement and to prove that we are affirming and confirming the partition of the above-enumerated properties among ourselves in common , equally Is the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL

OF REAL

( SGD.) AMALIA T. QUE

Acting City Civil Registrar

Ormoc City Mayor Lucy Torres-Gomez, the chairperson of Eastern Visayas Regional Development Council. (Photo by Ormoc city government)

(PNA Bacolod file photo

BUSINESS

BOC exceeds January revenue target by P7.4 billion

By Ferdinand Patinio

MANILA – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has recorded a surplus of 11.79 percent or PHP7.415 billion in its January 2023 revenue target.

Based on a preliminary report released on Friday, the bureau collected a total PHP70.327 billion last month, exceeding its target revenue at PHP62.911 billion.

The collection is 20.53 percent or PHP11.98 billion higher than the revenue posted during the same month in 2022 at PHP58.346 billion.

At the same time, the BOC reported that for January 2023, it has conducted 36 apprehensions in the

P H I L I P P I N E S A Financial Service Company

9.

1. ML- Agusan Canyon Branch Purok Merkado, Agusan Canyon Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon

2. ML- Manolo Fortich Branch Mational Highway, Brgy. Tankulan Manolo Fortich

3. ML-Kisolon Branch Purok 2 Kisolon, Sumilao, Bukidnon

4. ML-Malaybalay 1 Branch Fortich St., Poblacion Malaybalay City, Bukidnon

5. ML-Malaybalay 2 Branch Alvaro, Pabillaran St., Malaybalay City, Bukidnon

6. ML- Malaybalay 3 Branch Fortich St., Brgy. 2 Malaybalay City, Bukidnon

7. ML-Lantapan Branch Public Market, Pob. Lantapan, Bukidnon

8. ML-Cabanglasan Branch Purok 10, Pob. Cabanglasan Bukidnon

Commencing on February 15, 2023 at 9:00 A.M. those establishment above will set a public auction all overdue pledges in the same up to September 2022 . Patrons are enjoined to verify their receipts.

MANAGEMENT

Sa Pebrero 15, 2023 sa mga alas 9:00 sa buntag ang tanang butang naremati, isubasta diri sa tagsatagsa, nga buhatan nga ginganlan sa itaas. Tanang Butang penerenda nga wala malukat hangtud sa Septembre 2022 , maapil sa subasta. Giawhag ang tanang suki sa pagsusi sa ilang resibo.

TAGDUMALA

ML-Aglayan Branch Purok 38, Sayre Highway Aglayan, Malaybalay City

10. ML-Valencia 1 Branch G. Lavina Ave., Poblacion Valencia City, Bukidnon

11. ML-Valencia 2 Branch M. Roxas St., Valecia City

12. ML-Valencia 3 Branch Quezon St., Poblacion Valencia City, Bukidnon

13. ML-Valencia 4 Branch Valencia South Highway Valencia City

14. ML-Don Carlos Branch Poblacion Don Carlos, Bukidnon

15. ML-Quezon Bukidnon Branch National Highway, Quezon Bukidnon

16. ML-Maramag Branch Purok 7, Maramag Avenue North Pob. Maramag, Bukidnon

Commencing on February 16, 2023 at 9:00 A.M. those establishment above will set a public auction all overdue pledges in the same up to September 2022 . Patrons are enjoined to verify their receipts.

MANAGEMENT

Sa Pebrero 16, 2023 sa mga alas 9:00 sa buntag ang tanang butang naremati, isubasta diri sa tagsatagsa, nga buhatan nga ginganlan sa itaas. Tanang Butang penerenda nga wala malukat hangtud sa Septembre 2022 , maapil sa subasta. Giawhag ang tanang suki sa pagsusi sa ilang resibo.

TAGDUMALA

22.

DROP IN LIABILITIES. The national government's total liabilities went down in December 2022 compared to the previous month's level due in part to the peso appreciation and the continued robust growth of the domestic economy. Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. chief economist Michael Ricafort said Thursday (Feb. 2, 2023) he expects the sustained growth of the domestic economy and the impact of tax and other fiscal reform measures to be of advantage to the improvement in the share of debt to economic growth. (PNA file photo)

Gov’t 2022 debt down on peso appreciation, economic recovery

By Joann Villanueva

MANILA – The continued recovery of the domestic economy, along with the strengthening of the Philippine peso against the US dollar, helped reduce the peso value of the national government’s (NG) total liabilities by end-2022 to PHP13.42 trillion compared to the previous month’s.

The Bureau of the Trea-

sury (BTr) said Thursday the full-year NG debt went down by PHP225.31 billion, or 1.7 percent, from PHP13.64 trillion by endNovember last year, also due to the net redemption of domestic government securities (GS). However, NG debt grew by 14.4 percent, or PHP1.69 trillion, compared

Republic of the Philippines Supreme Court REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF LANAO DEL SUR 12th Judicial Region Hall of Justice, Marawi City

Office of the Executive Judge

IN RE: PETITION FOR NOTARIAL NOT. COM. No. 490-23 COMMISSION FOR AND IN CITY OF MARAWI (NOTARIAL JURISDICTION)

ATTY. HANIMAI I. MACUMBAL Petitioner.

Commencing on February 17, 2023 at 9:00 A.M. those establishment above will set a public auction all overdue pledges in the same up to September 2022 . Patrons are enjoined to verify their receipts.

MANAGEMENT

Sa Pebrero 17, 2023 sa mga alas 9:00 sa buntag ang tanang butang naremati, isubasta diri sa tagsatagsa, nga buhatan nga ginganlan sa itaas. Tanang Butang penerenda nga wala malukat hangtud sa Septembre 2022 , maapil sa subasta. Giawhag ang tanang suki sa pagsusi sa ilang resibo.

TAGDUMALA

For inquiries visit our office at M Lhuillier Malaybalay 1 branchFortich Street, Poblacion, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon

NOTICE OF SUMMARY HEARING

Notice is hereby given that a summary hearing on the Petition for Notarial Commission in the City of Marawi and Province of Lanao del Sur, of Atty. HANIMAI I. MACUMBAL shall be held on March 02, 2023, 8:30A.M. , at RTC-Branch 10 , Marawi City. Any person who has cause or reason to object to the grant of the petition may file a verified written opposition thereto, received by the undersigned Executive Judge, before the scheduled date of the summary hearing.

Marawi City, Philippines, this 25th day of January, 2023.

ML-Damulog Branch Purok 9 Pob. Damulog, Bukidnon

23. ML- Dangcagan Branch Purok 5 Pob. Dangcagan, Bukidnon

24. ML-San Fernando Purok 6, Halapitan. San Fernando Bukidnon

Hon. WENIDA B. M. PAPANDAYAN Executive Judge

(Infographics courtesy of BOC)

DENR secretary commits to inclusive resiliency plans in Mindanao multistakeholder forum

THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) continues its nationwide consultations with more than 300 industry and sector leaders in a two-day forum in Cagayan de Oro City to refine and craft adaptive, inclusive and sustainable development pathways built on strategic partnerships and sound science for the agency’s Resiliency Framework for Environment and Natural Resources (ENR).

Beginning on February 2, 2023, the forum will gather insights on environmental governance, as well as other pertinent issues such as ecotourism, agriculture and food security, forest and land management, climate and disaster resilience, and mining.

The Mindanao leg follows the Luzon and Visayas legs of the forum, which commenced in Manila last October 2022, with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in attendance who said that “The preservation of the environment is the preservation of life. If we cannot mitigate climate change, all our plans for the economy, all our plans for the future will be for naught.”

The forum aims to produce evidence-informed actions for the protection, conservation, enhancement and regeneration of the Philippines’ ecosystems.

DENR Secretary Antonia Loyzaga stressed that the Mindanao region “requires a localized and contextualized approach” and assured stakeholders that the DENR will continue its extensive consultations across all speech with local communities.

“The Mindanao region is blessed with a rich, complex, social and natural history. It is in the intersection of this social and physical geography that both risk and opportunities reside. Creating and building these opportunities and mitigating the risks require partnerships that lead to a new type of agency based on competent and committed leadership that prioritizes human development, sustainable local economies, resilient infrastructure, and underpinning all of these ecosystems that support human security, food, water, energy, peace and equity,” Secretary Loyzaga said.

Echoing the statement of Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. to “commit to our advocacy for our next generation of Filipinos for sustainable development,” the DENR is committed to ensur-

Environment and Natural Resources Secretary

Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga together with Undersecretary for Field Operations-Mindanao

Joselin Marcus E. Fragada and Assistant Secretary for Field Operations-Western Mindanao and FMB Director Arleigh J. Adorable grace the ribbon cutting for the opening of the Multi-stakeholders Forum Mindanao Exhibit at Limketkai Luxe Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City.

PHOTO COURTESY OF DENR 11

ing that extensive consultation with local actors will be done across all interventions and at all stages. With the conclusion of the nationwide multistakeholder consultations, the DENR endeavors to uphold its mandate of protecting, conserving, and managing the environment and natural resources.

Over the course of the twoday forum in Mindanao, speakers representing key areas in the region–including Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Rolando Uy and BARMM Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Energy (MENRE) Minister Akmad Brahim–will contribute their knowledge and expertise in conserving and defending the rich resources of Mindanao, ensuring that the DENR’s policies are culturally sensitive to the needs of the diverse communities and indigenous groups on the island.

According to the 2022 World Bank Country Climate and Development Report, Mindanao is expected to become drier in the coming decades, while flooding has also “increased markedly” in the region. This endangers the rich resources and food security of Mindanao, and threatens the livelihood of Filipinos in the south.

With this, the DENR, led by Secretary Loyzaga, and the BARMM MENRE, led by Minister Brahim, signed a memorandum of understanding

(MOU) to foster continuous collaboration, and to strengthen and promote the Mindanao Climate Resilience Plan.

In partnership with the National Resilience Council, Philippine Business for Social Progress, Peace and Equity Foundation, Zuellig Family Foundation, and Energy Development Corporation, the DENR will also launch Project TRANSFORM (Transdisciplinary Approach for Resilient and Sustainable Communities) on February 3, 2023 for Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte to preserve its natural resources and support its ecotourism.

First launched on January 18 for Ormoc City, Project TRANSFORM aims to aid in the social and economic development of vulnerable communities, provide immediate livelihood to families, reduce illegal logging, enhance forest cover and ensure water availability in Siargao through capacity development and financial assistance. To name a few, the project will support the DENR’s Resiliency Framework for ENR by delivering environmental, social and economic gains for local governments nationwide.

The nationwide forums have provided an avenue for a wide range of stakeholders to raise pertinent environmental issues in the country and how these can be addressed by the Resiliency Framework for ENR.

Importance of Webinars for Teachers

By: NIDA M. MUÑOZ, Master Teacher I Marcelino C. Regis Integrated School Ozamiz City Division

THE advancement of communication technology has improved access to information for many people around the world. Where a reliable Internet connection exists, people with communication devices can tap into the treasure trove of information available online.

Improved access to information is especially apparent in the education sector.

Increasingly, people can access high quality education via the Internet. The proliferation of Internetbased education has opened access to education to a wider population through real time online classes.

This means there are plenty of people who are advancing their knowledge and skills who would have

otherwise not been able to do so.

That said, real time online classes have their challenges. For instance, with the different time zones and different working schedules of students around the world, it is very difficult to schedule a class when every student or attendee is available.

This is where webinars come in. Webinars – webbased seminars – offer the very same advantages online classes do, namely the ability to reach dozens or hundreds of people all around the world with additional advantages included as well.

Importantly, the benefits of webinars mean that schools and companies of all sizes never have to compromise on the quality of their edu -

cation.

Webinars are very cost efficient for every party involved – the student and the teacher. Students do not have to invest in transportation to get an education. Similarly, the school does not have to make great investments to accommodate additional students in terms of footage or class size. In this regard, there is quite a lot of potential cost savings when using webinars as a teaching tool.

Webinar software comes with the ability to record a session live or pre-record and play the recording during the session. This introduces a convenience factor that no other form of learning or learning tool can emulate in its entirety.

Quake displaces 90 Davao Oro hospital patients

By Che Palicte

DAVAO CITY – About 90 patients evacuated from the Davao de Oro Provincial Hospital (DDOPH) on Wednesday evening will remain at the Montevista Sports Complex, as the hospital is undergoing structural intensity assessment (SIA) after the damage sustained from the magnitude 6 earthquake.

In a statement Thursday, the Provincial Information Office said Governor Dorothy Gonzaga visited the evacuation area and ensured that the patients are properly cared for.

“The patients will remain temporarily in the covered court while a part of the provincial hospital is being prepared to house

them,” she was quoted as saying.

After the earthquake jolted New Bataan town and neighboring areas, troops from the Army's 25th Infantry Battalion (25IB) assisted in the transfer of 251 patients from the Davao de Oro Provincial Hospital to the designated evacuation center.

The 25IB said it was closely coordinating with local government responders in post-quake damage assessment, as the Army disaster response units in the Davao Region are also monitoring possible aftershocks.

Critical patients were transferred to the Davao Regional Medical Center in Tagum City, Davao del

Republic of the Philippines Supreme Court

REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF LANAO DEL SUR 12th Judicial Region Hall of Justice, Marawi City

Office of the Executive Judge

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION NOT. COM. No. 489-23 FOR NEW COMMISSION AS NOTARY PUBLIC.

ATTY. ALEAH-HIDAYA A. HADJI RAKHIM. Petitioner. x--------------------------------------------x

NOTICE OF SUMMARY HEARING

Notice is hereby given that a summary hearing on the Petition for Notarial Commission in the City of Marawi and Province of Lanao del Sur, of Atty. ALEAH-HIDAYA A. HADJI RAKHIM , shall be held on March 02, 2023, 8:30 A.M at RTC-Branch 10, Marawi City. Any person who has cause or reason to object to the grant of the petition may file a verified written opposition thereto, received by the undersigned Executive Judge, before the schedule date of the summary hearing.

Marawi City, Philippines, this 17th day of January, 2023.

Hon. WENIDA B. M. PAPANDAYAN Executive Judge

EVACUATED. Personnel of the Army's 25th Infantry Battalion assist a patient from the Davao de Oro Provincial Hospital, who was being transferred to the Montevista Sports Complex in Montevista, Davao de Oro on Wednesday night (Feb. 1, 2023). The patients were evacuated after a magnitude 6 earthquake jolted the province, with the neighboring New Bataan town as the pinpointed epicenter. (Photo courtesy of 10ID)

Zambo City officials call for action to conserve wetlands

By Teofilo Garcia, Jr.

ZAMBOANGA CITY

– The Office of the City Environment and Natural Resources (OCENR) here has urged the public to help the government conserve the wetlands in their communities.

Engr. Reynaldo Gonzales, OCENR chief, underscored Thursday the importance of conserving the wetlands to achieve

the country's sustainable development goals by 2030.

Gonzales emphasized that “wetlands are indispensable for the countless benefits or ecosystem services that they provide humanity, ranging from freshwater supply, food and building materials and biodiversity to flood control, groundwater recharge, and climate change mitigation.”

Gonzales and Mayor

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Davao Occidental City/Municipality: JOSE ABAD SANTOS

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Date: January 25, 2023

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

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

(Sgd.) HAZEL D. PREGLO Municipal Civil Registrar

Norte, and others are also brought to the DDOPH in neighboring Pantukan town.

Meanwhile, Gonzaga assured that there are enough doctors and nurses to take care of the patients and that the provincial government has installed a mini-pharmacy for free medicines.

“We will try to see what we can do to repair the (damages) in the hospital. Hopefully, we can find another location to find an area for a new hospital,” she said in an interview.

Currently, Gonzaga and the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office conduct the post-disaster assessment in the entire province. (PNA)

MDN: Feb 4, 2023

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that SONORA M. ALONTO has filed with this Office a Petition for Change of First Name from “ NOHARIMA ” to “ NASSREYYA ” in the Certificate of Live Birth of NOHARIMA MACAPUNDAG ALONTO who was born on 19 OCTOBER 1987 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and

MDN: Jan 28 & Feb 4, 2023

government in the conservation of wetlands in their communities. (Photo courtesy of Zamboanga CIO)

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

Publication Notice R.A. 10172

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC January 23, 2023

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

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

(Sgd.) MARISSA C. NEBRADA City Civil Registrar

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

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

(Sgd.) NEREIL Z. SAMORO Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: Jan 28 & Feb 4, 2023

PRA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

Republic of the Philippines CITY CIVIL REGISTRY OFICE

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

Email Address: civilregistrycagayandeoro@yahoo.com / ccrcdo@gmail.com Cell. No. 0906-8288219/0906-8288187

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

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

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

(Sgd.) EVANGELINE C. TAPANGAN City Civil Registrar

Jan 28 & Feb 4, 2023

WETLANDS DAY. Mayor John Dalipe (left) and Engr. Reynaldo Gonzales, Office of the City Environment and Natural Resources Office chief, lead the mangrove planting in Barangay Talon-Talon, Zamboanga City Thursday (Feb. 2, 2023) in observance of the World Wetlands Day. Gonzales calls on the public to help the

RD PAWNSHOP, INC NOTICE OF AUCTION

This establishment will set at public auction all unredeemed pledges up to the month of SEPTEMBER 2022 Customers are enjoined to verify their receipts for all unredeemed pledge up to the month of SEPTEMBER 2022 . Public auction for the following branches will be held at RD Pawnshop,Inc.

AUCTION DATE: FEBRUARY 14, 2023

RECTO BRANCH C.M Recto St., Davao City

BOLTON BRANCH Bolton St., Davao City

PONCIANO BRANCH DR2 JV’s Peak Blgd., Bangoy St.. Davao City

AGDAO BRANCH Aquino St., Agdao, Davao City

BOULEVARD BRANCH Piapi, Boulevard, Davao City

AGDAO BRANCH 2 Lourdes Bldg., Lapo-lapu St., Agdao,Davao City

BUCANA BRANCH San Pedro Ext., Brgy 37-D, Davao City

SAN PEDRO BRANCH #115 San Pedro St., Barangay 36-D, Davao City

LEGASPI BRANCH Legaspi St., Davao City

UYANGUREN BRANCH R. Magsaysay St., Davao City

JP LAUREL BRANCH G/F Amparo Bldg., J.P. Laurel Ave, Davao City

JP LAUREL BARNCH 2 YL Finance Bldg., JP Laurel, Bajada, Davao City

UYANGUREN BRANCH R. Magsaysay St., Davao City

BOULEVARD BRANCH 2 Lot 5 Blk 1 Piapi Boulevard, Davao City

DAVAO MABINI 895 Mabini Boulevard, Brgy 37D Pob Dist Davao City

ILUSTRE BRANCH V. Ilustre St., Infront Of Felcris, Brgy 3-A Davao City

TORIL 1 BRANCH Saavedra St., Toril, Davao City

TORIL 2 BRANCH Gen. Lao St., Toril, Davao City

CALINAN BRANCH 1 Villafuerte St., Calinan, Davao City

CALINAN BRANCH 2 R. Magsaysay St., Calinan, Davao City

TORIL BRANCH 3 Agton St., Toril, Davao City

MINTAL BRANCH Door 3, RNA Bldg., Santan Bougainvilla St., Mintal Davao City

ULAS BRANCH #206 Ulas, Brgy Talomo, Talomo Dist., Davao City

TORIL BRANCH 4 Prk 9 Mc Arthur Highway, Toril Disrict, Bayabas Crossing, DC

CALINAN BRANCH 3 Prk 16 LA111-1 NCCC Calinan Davao City

MINTAL BRANCH 2 Prk 15 Sampaguita St., Davao Bukidnon Road, Brgy Mintal, Tugbok District, Davao City

BAGO GALLERA BRANCH Crossing Brgy Bago Gallera, Talomo Dist., Davao City

PUAN BRANCH Puan, Brgy Talomo, Talomo District, Davao City

MATINA BRANCH Mc Arthur Highway, Matina, Davao City

BANGKAL BRANCH Mc Arthur Highway, Bangkal, Davao City

MATINA BRANCH 2 Sto Nino, Matina Crossing, Davao City

MATINA GALLERA BRANCH Mc Arthur Highway, Brgy Matina Crossing, Talomo Dist DC

MATINA APLAYA BRANCH Phase1 Blk 2 L13 Shanghai Vil Brgy Matina Aplaya DC

CATALUNAN GRANDE BRANCH Catalunan Grande Road, Sitio Escuel Brgy Catalunan Grande Davao City

MATINA APLAYA BRANCH 2 Del Carmen Vill, Near Matina Aplaya Elem School, Brgy Matina Aplaya, Talomo Dist.,Davao City

BANKEROHAN BRANCH Quirino Ave., Bankerohan, Davao City

SANDAWA BRANCH Prk 71 SIR Phase 1, Sandawa Road Brgy 76-A Bucana Davao City

MAA BRANCH Davao City Jail Road, Brgy Maa Davao City

MATINA BRANCH 3 Door 2, Bldng 1, GMC Bldng, RSY Commercial Complex, Mc Arthur Highway, Brgy Bucana, Davao City

DONA PILAR BRANCH A#15 G/F LTG Y12 Bldg Beside ONB Km9 Brgy Sasa Davao City

TIBUNGCO BRANCH Km. 15, Tibungco, Davao City

SASA BRANCH Km. 11, Sasa, Davao City

PANACAN BRANCH Km. 14, Panacan, Davao City

SAMAL BABAK BRANCH Brgy. Miranda, Babak District, IGACOS

BUNAWAN BRANCH Km. 23 Barangay Bunawan, Davao City

PEÑAPLATA BRANCH Brgy. Peñaplata, Samal Dist. Davao del Norte

LANANG BRANCH Davao Agusan Highway Lanang Davao City

TIBUNGCO BRANCH 2 Near Gaisano Grand Brgy Tibungco, Davao City

JP LAUREL BRANCH 2 YL Finance Bldg, JP Laurel ave,Brgy 19-B, Bajada Davao City

JP LAUREL BRANCH Door#5 GF Amparo Bldg, Alta Pension House,JP Laurel Ave DC

GARCIA HEIGHTS BRANCH Brgy 19B Garcia heights, Bajada, Pob Dist. Davao City

OBRERO BRANCH #45 Inigo St., Bo. Obrero, Brgy 18-B, Pob Dist Davao City

BUHANGIN BRANCH 3 Km 5, Buhangin Road, Brgy. Buhangin, Davao City

BUHANGIN BRANCH 2 San Antonio NHA Super Highway, Buhangin Davao City

BUHANGIN BRANCH Km. 6, Superhighway, Buhangin, Davao City

CABANTIAN BRANCH #5 Lucky Plaza Bldg., Cabantian Road, Davao City

MANDUG BRANCH Door#5 Sienes Bldg., Mandug, Davao City

INDANGAN BRANCH Prk San Andres, Deca Homes Phase 1 Brgy Indangan, Buhangin, Distrci, Davao City

BUHANGIN GYM BRANCH 44 San Nicolas St., Buhangin, Buhangin District, Davao City

CABANTIAN BRANCH 2 Blk 57 Lot 1 Country Homes, Brgy Cabantian Buhangin Dist DC

BUHANGIN BRANCH 4 Km 5 Buhangin Road, Brgy Buhangin, Buhangin Dist Davao City

MAMAY ROAD BRANCH Unit#20 G/F D3GY10 Bldg. Angliongto Ave.,Brgy Alfonso Angliongto, Buhangin Dist., Davao City

CATITIPAN BRANCH Prk 10 Mutual Homes, Catitipan, Brgy Communal Buhangin District, Davao City

BUHANGIN MILAN BRANCH Milan, Brgy Buhangin, Buhangin Distrcit Davao City

TAGUM BRANCH 1 Quezon St., Tagum City

TAGUN BRANCH 2 Bonifacio St., Tagum City

TAGUM BRANCH 3 Pioneer Avenue, Tagum City

TAGUM MARKET New Public Market, Tagum City

TAGUM BRANCH 5 Suarez Plaza, Sobrecarey St., Tagum City

COMVAL MABINI BRANCH Public Market, Pob Mabini, Comval

MACO BRANCH Prk 2A, Poblacion, Maco Compostela Valley

TAGUM SAN MIGUEL BR Prk 6 San Miguel, Tagum City

TAGUM MANGGA BR Prk Ilang-ilang, Mangga Visayan Vill Tagum City

NEW CORELLA BRANCH Prk 2, Poblacion, New Corella Davao del Norte

TAGUM QUIRANTE II BR Quirante II St., Magugpo, Poblacion Tagum City

TAGUM BRIZ BRANCH Neo Bldg, Prk Rambutan, Magugpo East, Tagu, City

TAGUM-NCCC BRANCH G/F NCCC, Km55, National Highway, Tagum City

MATI BRANCH 1 Rizal St., Mati, Davao Oriental

MATI BRANCH 2 Madang Public Market, Madang, Mati

TIBANBAN BRANCH Tibanban, Gov. Generoso, Davao Oriental

MATI BRANCH 3 Rizal Extension, Mati, Davao Oriental

SAN ISIDRO BRANCH Compra Bldg., San Roque San Isidro, Davao Oriental

MATI BRANCH 4 Dahican, Mati City, Davao Oriental

BANAYBANAY BRANCH Prk 14 Poblacion, Banaybanay, Davao Oriental

LUPON BRANCH C. Tuballa St., Lupon, Davao Oriental

PANTUKAN BRANCH Market Area, Kingking, Pantukan, COMVAL Province

SAN IGNACIO BRANCH Prk Magbuhos, Brgy San Ignacio, Manay Davao Oriental

CARAGA BRANCH Sobrecarey St., Poblacion, Caraga Davao Oriental

CATEEL BRANCH Dacuycuy St., Poblacion Cateel, Davao Oriental

MANAY BRANCH P5 Castro St., Central Manay, Davao Oriental

PANABO BRANCH 1 Quirino St., Panabo City Davao del Norte

PANABO BRANCH 2 Quezon St., Panabo City Davao del Norte

STO TOMAS BRANCH 1 Feeder Road 2, Public Market, Sto Tomas, Davao del Norte

PANABO BRANCH 3 Purok Atis, Brgy Sto Nino, Panabo City

STO TOMAS BRANCH 2 Melecio Bldng, Magsaysay Ave., Tibal-og, Sto Tomas, Davao del Norte

DAVAO CARMEN BRANCH Stall#28, Carmen Public Market, Davao del Norte

PANABO BRANCH 4 Lucas Bldg., Prk 2 San Francisco, Panabo City

PANABO BRANCH 5 Door#5 Dalagan, Felicisima E.,Prk Mangga, Sto Nino, Panabo City

KAPALONG BRANCH Arellano St., Maniki Kapalong, Davao del Norte

ASUNCION BRANCH Prk 3 Public Market, Cambanogoy, Asuncion, Davao del Norte

COMVAL-LAAK BRANCH Prk 2 Poblacion, Laak, Davao De Oro

NABUNTURAN BRANCH Rizal St., Nabunturan Comval Province

COMPOSTELA BRANCH Magsaysay St.,Poblacion, Compostela Valley

MONKAYO BRANCH Salazar St.,Poblacion Monkayo,Compostela Valley

TRENTO BRANCH Trento Public Market, Trento, Agusan Del Sur

MAWAB BRANCH UCCP Commercial Center, Cor Jampayas St., and Provincial Road, Poblacion, Mawab, Compostela Valley

MONTEVISTA BRANCH Jauod Bldg., Pob. Montevista, Comval Province

A-BUNAWAN BRANCH Purok 2, San Teodoro, Bunawan Agusan Del Sur

STA JOSEFA BRANCH Prk 7 Sta Josefa, Agusan Del Sur

COMPOSTELA BRANCH 2 Prk 9 Crossing Gabi, Compostela, Davao de Oro

TRENTO BRANCH 2 Prk 2 Poblacion Trento Agusan del Sur

MONKAYO BRANCH 2 Prk 5 Poblacion Monkayo Davao de Oro

DIGOS 1 BRANCH Rizal Avenue, Zone II, Digos City Davao del Sur

DIGOS 2 BRANCH Luna St., Zone III, Digos City Davao del Sur

DIGOS 3 BRANCH Rizal St., Zone III, Digos City Davao del Sur

MALITA BRANCH Sarmiento Bldg., Quezon St., Malita Davao Occidental

PADADA BRANCH Stall 09 GMA Bldg., Public Market Alemndras, Pob. Padada, Davao Occidental

SULOP BRANCH Purok 1 Poblacion Sulop Davao del Sur

STA. MARIA BRANCH Poblacion Sta Maria Davao Occidental

STA CRUZ BRANCH Integrated Transport Terminal Bldg.,Brgy Zone III, Sta Cruz, Davao del Sur

MALITA 2 BRANCH Arboneda Bldg., National Highway, Pob Malita Davao Occidental

CORONON BRANCH Purok Dalia, Coronon, Sta. Cruz Davao del Sur

DIGOS 4 BRANCH Sacred Heart Avenue, Zone 2 Digos City Davao del Sur

KIDAPAWAN BRANCH 3 Jose Abad Santos St., Kidapawan City

KIDAPAWAN BRANCH 1 E. Perez St., Kidapawan City

KIDAPAWAN BRANCH 2 Datu Ingkal St., Kidapawan City

KIDAPAWAN BRANCH 4 Dayao St., Kidapawan City

MAKILALA BRANCH Acasia St., Makilala, Cotabato

ANTIPAS BRANCH F. Cajelo St., Antipas, Cotabato

ARAKAN BRANCH Nabua St., Arakan, Cotabato

MAGPET BRANCH Poblacion, Magpet, Cotabato

BANSALAN BRANCH Viacrusis St., Bansalan, Davao del Sur

MAGSAYSAY BRANCH Poblacion, Magsaysay, Davao del Sur

MATANAO BRANCH Public Market, Pob Matanao, Davao del Sur

PRES. ROXAS BRANCH Poblacion, Pres. Roxas, Cotabato

BANSALAN BRANCH 2 R Delos Cientos St., Pob Dos, Bansalan Davao del Sur

Ang tanan nga gi-prenda sa bulan sa SEPTEMBER 2022 nga wala malukat, ang maong mga ahensiya mobaligya pinaagi sa subasta sugod sa 10:00 sa buntag basi sa petsa nga nalista sa taas. Gihangyo ang tanang mga suki sa pagsusi sa ilang resibo.

Pag-IBIG Fund members collectively saved nearly P80 billion in 2022, setting yet another record for the highest amount saved by members with the agency in a single year, its top officials said.

In 2022, the amount collectively saved by Pag-IBIG members totaled P79.9 billion – the highest in the agency’s 42-year history. The total savings collected last year increased by 25%, or P16.2 billion from the P63.7 billion collected in 2021. Forming part of the total savings is the agency’s Pag-IBIG Regular Savings, which also increased by 6% from P37.71 billion in 2021 to P40.06 billion in 2022.

“The sustained growth in Pag-IBIG Members’ Savings collections has been truly remarkable. It denotes our

Wetlands...

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John Dalipe led the planting of 2,500 mangrove propagules Thursday at the coastal zone in Sitio Logoy Diutay, Barangay Talon-Talon, in observance of World Wetlands Day.

Various agencies, private organizations, non-government organizations, and the education sector joined the campaign.

“Let us continue to protect and do activities for the

members’ trust and confidence in our programs, and our capacity to manage each hard-earned peso they have saved with us. And, as our collections remain strong, we remain able to finance and maintain the low interest rates of our loan programs. These are among our many efforts in adhering to the call of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. towards advancing the welfare of our fellow Filipinos,” said Secretary Jose Rizalino L. Acuzar, who heads the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and the 11-member Pag-IBIG Fund Board of Trustees.

Pag-IBIG Fund Chief Executive Officer Marilene C. Acosta, meanwhile, noted that the agency’s popular MP2 Savings continues to

betterment of the environment,” Dalipe said.

Anchored on the theme “It’s time for wetland restoration,” the activity highlighted the urgent need to prioritize wetlands restoration and calls on all generations to take steps to revive and restore degraded wetlands.

World Wetlands Day is celebrated every February 2 to mark the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands in Ramsar, Iran in 1971.

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT

REGIONAL TRIAL COURT

10th Judicial Region Branch 1

Hall of Justice

Libertad, Butuan City

Email: rtc1butoo1@judiciary.gov.ph

Hotline: 0951-387-7361

drive the growth of its members’ savings. The voluntary savings program maintained its growth in 2022, as members saved a record-high P39.84 billion in the program, an increase of 53%, or P13.89 billion from the P25.95 billion collected in 2021.

“We are happy that we continue to gain the trust of our members, as shown by the record-high amounts that they have saved with us in 2022, as well as in the past years. This shows their growing appreciation of the value in saving with Pag-IBIG Fund. That is why we remain committed in responsibly and prudently managing their savings, so that we can provide them the best possible returns,” Acosta said.

Also on Thursday, the mayor deployed personnel of the City Engineer’s Office to conduct cleanup and dredging activities at the San Roque River where accumulated garbage and debris restrict water flow and flood the city’s airport runway during heavy downpours.

The river dredging activity intends to prevent damage to property and disruption of airport operations. (PNA)

MARICEL R. DELGADO, Petitioner, CIVIL CASE NO. 2021-0102

- v e r s u s -

KRISTOPER DELGADO, Respondent.

X---------------------------------------------/

For: Declaration of Nullity of Marriage

O R D E R

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

The motion states that petitioner has twice attempted to serve summons on the known address of respondent, all of which resulted into the failure to serve summons. Therefore there is a cogent ground to serve Summons by way of Publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the City and Province of Cebu. Petitioner prays to grant the motion for leave of court to allow the service of Summons by Publication. Moreover, the petition briefly states the following:

That petitioner and respondent are of legal age, Filipinos, married to each other; petitioner is a resident of Purok 3, Brgy. 23 Holy Redeemer, Butuan City; while respondent’s last known address is at Palm River Subd., at Block 9, Lot 3, Brgy. Biasong, Talisay, Cebu City; on 2003 petitioner got pregnant and parties transferred to Cagayan de Oro City; again, petitioner caught the respondent sniffing shabu; in the resultant altercation, the respondent promised to stop his vice of using illegal drugs for good; parties got married on December of 2003; after birth of their child, they transferred back to Surigao City; on 2005, their child tragically died of heart enlargement; respondent went back to his old vice of sabong and frequent use of shabu; frustrated and hearing for his safety, petitioner decided to go to Cagayan de Oro City, while respondent remained in Surigao City; respondent never went back to Cagayan de Oro City to be with petitioner; until now, petitioner has seen or received any communications from the respondent; from the foregoing, it is clear that respondent failed to show love, care and support to the petitioner which are the essential marital obligations required from each party to a Marriage.

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

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

SO ORDERED.

Butuan City, Philippines, February 2, 2023.

Pag-IBIG Members save record-high P79.9B in 2022, up 25%; MP2 Savings reach nearly P40B, up 53%

Saturday, February 4, 2023

Lovers...

from page 4

watching all the sports channels, falls asleep while you're revealing your innermost secrets and even forgets the anniversary for the first or even second time . Just bear in mind: You've won each other's acceptance and sometimes even feel terribly gloomy. This acceptance shouldn't be undervalued.

Even we see a house that has to be cleaned, many other things have to be organized, and the partner, who looks as fatigued and bored as you feel. Logical question: "That's it? That WAS it?"

And suddenly, we experienced the third stage and learned why it's worth the ups and downs. Maybe we men don't mention any more, how incredible she looks, but we enjoy bleating and grousing at her spending innumerable hours putting her together. But then, suddenly, we men unload

the garbage without being asked for it.

Although no marriage is continually blissful - it can be pretty good most of the time. When we last through arguments, money worries, and kid's problems or slowly but surely coming up mid-life crises, we should face reality that our relationship is not always a big day celebration.

It's because the fundamental reason for a marriage has outlasted the craziness of day-to-day living: we love each other. That's MY idea of "Happily ever after, indeed!"

And one more thing: in my opinion, Valentine's Day shouldn't be only on February 14. It doesn't matter if one is married or not.

MMDA’s...

from page 4

is one that we must highly support, especially as motorcycle accidents are often in the news. More often, accidents are caused by

drivers’ attitude on the road and their lack of knowledge on road signs.

If successfully implemented, the academy should not be only made free, but mandatory to all new and young drivers nationwide so that a strong foundation on safe driving is already established before they are let out on the busy and risky roads. Effectively, the initiative will create more responsible drivers and thus will lead to a safer road in the metropolis.

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

BOC...

from page 6

different ports.

It translated to the seizure of approximately PHP908.137 million worth of various com-

Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT

Regional Office No. X Northern Mindanao Trinidad Building, Corrales-Yacapin Street, Cagayan de Oro City Tel: (088) 858-1658 * E-mail: dole10.imsd@gmail.com

modities in violation of the Republic Act 10863 or the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA).

Among the seized goods were PHP794.463 million worth of smuggled agricultural products and PHP104.833 million worth of illegal drugs.

Under the leadership of Commissioner Yogi Filemon Ruiz, the bureau sustains its positive performance by heightening border protection measures and strengthening its antismuggling program to ensure optimal lawful revenue collection.

He also continues to modernize and initiate policy reforms to combat Customs fraud and corruption while ensuring efficient trade facilitation in the country in line with the eight-point socioeconomic agenda of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (PNA)

Peso...

from page 6

to PHP11.73 trillion in end2021. Of the total, domestic debt

NOTICE OF FILING OF APPLICATION FOR ALIEN EMPLOYMENT PERMIT (AEP)

Notice is hereby given that the following employers have filed with this Regional Office application/s for AEPs.

accounted for 68.62 percent of the total debt last year amounting to PHP9.21 trillion.

Domestic debt declined by 2.3 percent, or PHP219.58 billion, compared to PHP9.43 trillion as of end-November last year.

The BTr attributed the decline to the net redemption of PHP217.95 billion worth of GS and the peso appreciation, which reduced by PHP1.63 billion the peso value of foreign currency-denominated liabilities.

Foreign debt accounted for 31.38 percent of NG liabilities amounting to PHP4.21 trillion as of end-2022, lower by PHP5.73 billion from the end-November 2022 level.

It has increased by PHP652.34 billion since the start of 2022, it said.

The BTr said currency adjustments due to the appreciation of the peso against the dollar reduced the foreign debt by PHP58.34 billion.

It said the improvement of the level of NG debt last December and the continued robust growth of the domestic economy resulted in the decline of the country’s debt-to-GDP level.

The country’s gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 7.2 percent in the last quarter of 2022 and by 7.6 percent for the full year.

The share of NG liabilities to domestic output went down to 60.9 percent as of end-2022 from 63.7 percent at the end of the third quarter last year and is lower than the 61.8 percent target in the government’s medium-term fiscal framework.

“This reflects the consistent drive to bolster debt sustainability through prudent cash and debt management backed by resurgent economic growth,” the BTr said.

Rizal Commercial Bank-

ing Corp. chief economist Michael Ricafort said he expects the sustained growth of the domestic economy and the impact of tax and other fiscal reform measures to be of advantage to the improvement in the share of debt to economic growth.

“More disciplined government spending would help further reduce/improve the debt-to-GDP ratio to below the 60 percent international threshold to help sustain the country’s favorable credit ratings at 1-3 notches above the minimum investment grade,” he said in a report on Thursday.

Ricafort said government debt is expected to further increase in the coming months in line with the government’s plan to issue new peso-denominated Retail Treasury Bonds (RTBs) and new US dollar-denominated RTBs as part of the program to raise necessary financing for various government programs and projects.

He said the government thus needs to “further intensify tax revenue collections based on existing tax laws, come up with new taxes/tax reform measures, increase tax rates, among others, to further boost structural sources of government revenues.”

It can also adopt more disciplined spending through fiscal reform measures, such as right-sizing the government and anti-corruption/ anti-leakage/anti-wastage measures, he added.

“All of which would help further narrow/improve the budget deficit and, in turn, slow the growth/increment in the national government’s outstanding debt, as well as better prepare for eventual payment of the large debt/ borrowings incurred during the pandemic as they fall due in the future,” Ricafort said. (PNA)

1. ML SAN FRANCISCO 1 Center Island, Brgy 2, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur

2. ML SAN FRANCISCO 2 Obedoza Street, Brgy 2, San Francisco, Agusan Sur

3. ML BAYUGAN 1 367 Narra Avenue, Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur

4. ML BAYUGAN 2 Libres St., Taglatawan, Bayugan City

5. ML BUNAWAN Purok 3, San Teodoro, Bunawan, Agusan del Sur

6. ML STA JOSEFA Purok 7, Poblacion Sta Josefa, Agusan del Sur

7. ML TRENTO Purok 6, Poblacion, Trento, Agusan Sur

8. ML BAROBO Purok 4, Poblacion Barobo, Surigao del Sur

9. ML PROSPERIDAD

Purok 4, Poblacion Prosperidad, Agusan Sur

10 ML GAISANO GRAND P-2A Natl. Highway, Brgy. 5, San Francisco, Agusan Sur

11 ML TALACOGON P-Bougainvilla, San Agustin, Talacogon, Agusan Sur

12 ML SAMPAGUITA

P4 Luzviminda, Sampaguita, Veruela, Agusan Sur

13 ML ROSARIO P-Ocite, Sta. Cruz, Roasrio, Agusan Sur

14 ML PATIN-AY BRANCH

Poblacion Patin-ay, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur

15 ML SIBAGAT BRANCH

Purok 3, Poblacion Sibagat, Agusan del Sur

16 ML TAGLATAWAN BRANCH

Purok 3, Libres St. Taglatawan, Bayugan City

17 ML ESPERANZA BRANCH

Purok 7, Poblacion Esperanza, Agusan del Sur

18 ML TRENTO POBLACION BRANCH

Purok 3, Poblacion Trento, Agusan del Sur

Commencing on February 15, 2023 at 9:00 A.M. those establishment above will set a public auction all overdue pledges left in the same up to September 2022

Patrons are enjoined to verify their receipts.

MANAGEMENT

Sa Pebrero 15, 2023 sa mga alas 9:00 sa buntag ang tanang butang naremati, isubasta diri sa tagsatagsa, nga buhatan nga ginganlan sa itaas. Tanang Butang penerenda nga wala malukat hangtud sa Septembre 2022 , maapil sa subasta. Giawhag ang tanang suki sa pagsusi sa ilang resibo.

TAGDUMALA

M. LHUILLIER SAN FRANCISCO 1

Center Island, Barangay 2, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur Tel # 085-3439520 ; Mobile # 09479991801

1. ML MANGAGOY 1 Espiritu Street, Brgy Mangangoy Bislig City, Surigao del Sur

2. ML MANGAGOY 2 Abarca Street, Brgy Mangagoy Bislig City, Surigao del Sur

3. ML MANGAGOY 3 P. Castillo St. cor. Pecasales St. Brgy Mangagoy, Bislig City, Surigao Sur

4. ML BISLIG National Highway, Bislig City Surigao del Sur

5. ML HINATUAN Purok 5, Brgy St. Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur

6 ML LINGIG Purok Marcelo, Verano St. Pob., Lingig Surigao del Sur

7 ML TAGBINA Purok 4, Original, Tagbina, Surigao del Sur

8 ML LIANGA Pob. Lianga, Surigao del Sur

9 ML STO. NIÑO 9 Hornasan, San Agustin, Surigao del Sur

10. ML SORIANO Andres Soriano Ave., Mangagay, Bislig, Surigao del Sur

Commencing on February 16 2023 at 9:00

those establishment above will set a public auction all overdue pledges left in the same up to September 2022 Patrons are enjoined to verify their receipts.

MANAGEMENT

Sa Pebrero 16, 2023 sa mga alas 9:00 sa buntag ang tanang butang naremati, isubasta diri sa tagsatagsa, nga buhatan nga ginganlan sa itaas. Tanang Butang penerenda nga wala malukat hangtud sa Septembre 2022 , maapil sa subasta. Giawhag ang tanang suki sa pagsusi sa

M. LHUILLIER MANGAGOY 2

Abarca Street, Barangay Mangagoy, Mangagoy, Bislig, Surigao del Sur Tel # 086-8531671/3110989/8531670 Mobile # 09479991797

1 ML TANDAG 1 Capitol road, Telaje, Tandag City

2. ML

7.

del Sur

8. ML MADRID Urbiztondo St. Cor. Nat’l Highway Quirino Madrid, Surigao del Sur

9 ML TAGO Crossing Tandag, Tago, Surigao del Sur

10 ML SAN MIGUEL Pob. Tina, San Miguel, Surigao del Sur

11 ML TANDAG 5 Ground Floor, Gaisano Capital, Brgy. Bag-ong Lungsod, Tandag City, Surigao del Sur

12 ML MARIHATAG National Highway, Marihatag, Surigao del Sur

13 ML CARMEN, SDS National Highway, Pob. Carmen, Surigao del Sur

14 ML LININTIAN CANTILAN No. 53 Ortega St., P-6A Barangay Linintian, Cantilan, Surigao del Sur

15 ML QUIRINO, MADRID P-3 Nat’l Highway Barangay Quirino Madrid, Surigao del Sur

Commencing on February 17, 2022 at 9:00 A.M. those establishment above will set a public auction all overdue pledges left in the same up to September 2022 Patrons are enjoined to verify their receipts.

MANAGEMENT

Sa Pebrero 17, 2023 sa mga alas 9:00 sa buntag ang tanang butang naremati, isubasta diri sa tagsatagsa, nga buhatan nga ginganlan sa itaas. Tanang Butang penerenda nga wala malukat hangtud sa Septembre 2022 , maapil sa subasta. Giawhag ang tanang suki sa pagsusi sa ilang resibo.

TAGDUMALA

M. LHUILLIER TANDAG 1

Capitol Road, Telaje, Tandag, Surigao del Sur Tel # 086-2113145; Mobile # 09479991802

6A, Maraville Village, Tabon, Bislig City

15. ML SAN ROQUE BISLIG Purok 6, San Roque, Bislig City

investors are coming in and putting up businesses.

Goking added the proposal to move to new location is a “long-term investment” as he envisioned a “government hub” that would be fit for a highly urbanized city like Cagayan de Oro.

The city councilor said he will also oppose any bid to sell the present city hall complex and instead of selling it, it must be used for other important purpose.

Councilor John Michael Seno, the Sangguniang Kabataan city federation president and public works chair, said the land near the ecopark in Barangay Carmen should be a feasible site for the new city hall complex.

He said the lot, which spans 27 to 30 hectares, should be sufficient for the location, especially if the city government needs a sprawling area with adequate parking space.

Seno said the mayor has already announced on his weekly radio program that Senate Pres. Juan Miguel Zubiri has pledged to set aside P500 million for the proposed transfer should it pushes through.

of Compostela in Davao de Oro, not in New Bataan as previously reported.

Intensity V was felt in Compostela, Laak, Mabini, Maco, Maragusan, Mawab, Monkayo, Montevista, Nabunturan, New Bataan, and Pantukan in Davao de Oro; Asuncion, Braulio E. Dujali, Carmen, New Corella, Santo Tomas, and City of Tagum in Davao del Norte; and Baganga, Banaybanay, Boston, Cateel, and Lupon in Davao Oriental.

Intensity IV was felt in Kapalong, Panabo City, and Island Garden City of Samal in Davao del Norte; Davao City; Caraga, Governor Generoso, Manay, Mati City, San Isidro, and Tarragona in Davao Oriental; and Bislig City in Surigao del Sur.

Intensity III was reported in Damulog, Kadingilan, Kalilangan, Libona, Pangantucan, and Talakag in Bukidnon; Cagayan De Oro City; San Isidro, and Talaingod in Davao del Norte; Malungon in Sarangani; Tupi in South Cotabato; and Cagwait and Hinatuan in Surigao del Sur.

Intensity II felt in San Francisco, Southern Leyte; Baungon, Cabanglasan, Malaybalay City, Malitbog, and Valencia City in Bukidnon;

El Salvador City and Villanueva in Misamis Oriental; Bansalan in Davao del Sur; Aleosan, Arakan, Banisilan, Kabacan, Kidapawan City, M’lang, and Midsayap in Cotabato; Alabel, Glan, Kiamba, and Malapatan in Sarangani; Banga, Koronadal City, Norala, Santo Niño, and Tampakan in South Cotabato; General Santos City; Columbio and Kalamansig in Sultan Kudarat; Tagbina in Surigao del Sur; and Cotabato City. Intensity I was felt in Camiguin and in parts of Davao del Sur, Davao Occidental, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Surigao del Norte as well as in Candijay, Bohol in the Visayas. (Antonio L. Colina IV/MindaNews)

tinued surge of teenage pregnancies over the past 11 years.

He also cited the 2020 world studies showing that the Philippines has 47 births annually for 1,000 women aged 15 -19 years old, which was higher than the average adolescent birth rate of 44 percent globally and 33.5 percent in the ASEAN region.

Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman, the principal author of HB 79, pointed out that adolescent pregnancies and childbirths account for the high rate of maternal mortality.

“Adolescent mothers should be fixtures of the past but until today, teenage mothers still abound even in progressive and developed countries," Lagman said.

chairperson and Isabela Rep. Faustino Michael Dy III said that in 2019, the Philippines was ranked second among Southeast Asian countries with the highest adolescent birth rate at 5.9 percent in girls aged 15 to 19.

Laos ranked first at 6.33 percent.

He noted that back in 2019, some 2,411 girls with ages 10 to 14 gave birth, observing a con -

Citing both the National Economic Development Authority and PopCom, Lagman said the teenage pregnancy situation is a "national social emergency" because of the declining average ages of adolescents experiencing early pregnancies and an increase in the number of families headed by teenagers.

He said due to early pregnancy, young girls fail to finish at least basic education. They lack

adequate skills for remunerative work and are economically vulnerable, thus perpetuating intergenerational wealth.

He further added that adolescent pregnancies negatively affect the economy with a yearly average of PHP33 billion in forfeited revenues due to "lost opportunities and foregone savings" consequent to early childbearing.

"Legislating a comprehensive law on preventing adolescent pregnancy is imperative to institutionalize policies and strategies on eliminating or mitigating adolescent pregnancy, and extend social protection to adolescent mothers and their infants," he said.

This, he said, would save young girls from maternal death, unemployment and poverty, and at the same time would improve their future and reinforce their self-esteem.

Sustained cost-effective strategies to reduce and prevent pregnancies among adolescents will be pushed. This will serve as a national framework for interagency and inter-sectoral collaboration and resource allocation at all levels to address the various health, cultural, socio-economic, and institutional determinants

of adolescent pregnancy.

The bill also proposes the development of community-based and culturally-sensitive comprehensive adolescent sexuality education (CASE) for adolescents belonging to indigenous people, persons with disabilities, out-of-school youth, children in conflict with the law, beneficiaries of residential social welfare services, and other marginalized groups.

It also provides that the CASE curriculum shall be a compulsory part of education, integrated at all levels of learning with the end goal of normalizing the discussion of sex and gender, adolescent sexuality, and reproductive health, and removing the stigma on the discussion of these topics.

Access to information and services on modern family planning methods with proper counseling by trained service providers shall be provided to adolescents following a rights-based approach in public and private health facilities, including Teen Centers.

Priority shall be given to adolescents who are already sexually active or have previously engaged in sexual activities. (PNA)

14. ML-ALAE Branch Purok 8, Alae, Puerto, Cagayan de Oro City

15. ML- Bugo Branch National Hi-way, Cagayan de Oro City

16. ML- Kauswagan Branch Zone 1 Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City

17. ML- Bulua Branch Southeast Building Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

18. ML- Opol Branch S. Vacalares St., Opol, Misamis Oriental

19. ML- El Salvador Branch National Hi-way, Misamis Oriental

20. ML- Alubijid Branch Poblacion, Alubijid, Misamis Oriental

21. ML- Carmen-2 Branc h Kauswagan Road, Cagayan de Oro City

22. ML- Macasandig Branch Macasandig Proper, CDOC

Mall Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City

10. ML- Limketkai 2 Service Arcade, Limketkai Mall Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City

11. ML- SM Showroom #1105 Masterson Ave. Upper Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City

12. ML- Capistrano Branch Capistrano-Gomez Sts. Cagayan de Oro City

13. ML- Puerto Branch National Hi-way, Puerto, Cagayan de Oro City

23. ML-Laguindingan Pob. Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental

24. ML-ORORAMA Inside Ororama Supercenter J.R. Borja Street Cagayan de Oro City, Mis. Or.

25. ML-APOVEL Door # 4B-65 Apovel Subd. Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

26. ML-CORRALES Door 3 JMSG Bldg. Corrales St., Cagayan de Oro City

CAGAYAN DE ORO AREA

27. ML-CUGMAN #097 Zone 3 Brgy. Cugman, Cagayan de Oro City

28. ML-MAX SUNIEL Max Suniel St., Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City

29. ML-PATAG Zone 3, Patag, Cagayan de Oro City

30. ML-NHA KAUSWAGAN Door 2 Magtajas Bldg., L15B 38 Zone 5 Bongbongon NHA Kauswagan, CDOC

31. ML-GAISANO PUERTO 3rd Floor Gaisano Puerto Sayre Highway Puerto, CDOC

32. ML-AGUSAN Ryan Vincent Melitante Bldg., National Highway, Agusan, CDOC

33. ML-MACABALAN Luz Siglog Bldg. Piaping Puti Macabalan, CDOC

34. ML-KINASANGHAN RV Bldg. 124 Zone C Stall # 1, Kinasanghan, Iponan, CDOC

35. ML-LUMBIA Ismael Ansin Bldg. Zone 1, Lumbia, CDOC

Commencing on February 15, 2023 at 9:00 A.M. those establishment above will set a public auction all overdue pledges left in the same up to September 2022 . Patrons are enjoined to verify their receipts.

MANAGEMENT

Sa Pebrero 15 , 20 23 sa mga alas 9:00 sa buntag ang tanang butang naremati, isubasta diri sa tagsatagsa, nga buhatan nga ginganlan sa itaas. Tanang Butang penerenda nga wala malukat hangtud sa Septembre 2022 , maapil sa subasta. Giawhag ang tanang suki sa pagsusi sa ilang resibo.

TAGDUMALA

1. ML-Tagoloan Branch National Highway, Poblacion Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental

2. ML-Villanueva Pob. Villanueva, Misamis Oriental

3. ML-Claveria Pob. Claveria, Misamis Oriental

4. ML-Balingasag Branch 15 de Septembre, Balingasag Misamis Oriental

5. ML-Salay Poblacion Salay, Misamis Oriental

6. ML-Medina South Pob. Medina, Misamis Oriental

7. ML-Gingoog Branch National Hi-way, Gingoog City Misamis Oriental

8. ML-Gingoog 2 Dona Graciana St., Brgy. 20, Gingoog City

9. ML-Camiguin Branch

E. Neri Street, Mambajao Camiguin Province

10. ML-Camiguin 2 Rizal St., Mambajao Camiguin Province

11. ML-Jasa-an Lower Jasa-an, Pob Jasa-an, Misamis Oriental

12. ML-Balingoan National Higway, Bauk-Bauk, Balingo-an, Misamis Oriental

13. ML-SUGBONGCOGON Poblacion, Sugbongcogon Misamis Oriental

14. ML-MAGSAYSAY National Highway Kibungsod, Magsaysay Misamis Oriental

15. ML-MOLUGAN Zone 11, Molugan Misamis Oriental

16. ML-CATARMAN Centro, Poblacion, Catarman Camiguin

17. ML-BALINGASAG HIGHWAY Balingasag Nat’l Highway, Brgy. 4, Balingasag, Mis. Or.

18. ML-TALISAYAN BRANCH P-4, Pob.Talisayan, Mis. Or.

19. ML-GITAGUM Zone 1 Matangad Gitagum, Mis. Oriental

20. ML-BALINGASAG OSMEÑA Osmeña St., Waterfall Balingasag, Mis. Oriental

21. ML-BENONI Benoni Highway Mahinog Camiguin

MISAMIS ORIENTAL TO CAMIGUIN AREA

Commencing on February 16, 2023 at 9:00 A.M. those establishment above will set a public auction all overdue pledges in the same up to September 16 2022 . Patrons are enjoined to verify their receipts.

MANAGEMENT

Sa Pebrero 16, 2023 sa mga alas 9:00 sa buntag ang tanang butang naremati, isubasta diri sa tagsatagsa, nga buhatan nga ginganlan sa itaas. Tanang Butang penerenda nga wala malukat hangtud sa Septembre 2022 , maapil sa subasta. Giawhag ang tanang suki sa pagsusi sa ilang resibo.

TAGDUMALA

Rehab of Macabalan Water System Begins

Barangay Macabalan is considered to be one of the most densely populated areas of the city. Per 2022 census, it is the home of 19,562 people, about 2.69% of the 728,402 total population of Cagayan de Oro. Being geographically situated at the farthest end of northern Cagayan de Oro, portions of Barangay Macabalan has been experiencing low pressure to no water supply on a daily basis.

Although several technical investigations in the said barangay indicate that various areas yield varied yet generally low water pressure readings, they are still in stark contrast with the average normal water pressure of approximately 10psi per service connection. Said low pressure in the area could be largely attributed to the fact that existing pipelines and service connections thereat are essentially aged,

thus, very susceptible to clogging and leakages. COWD, in its intent to augment the water supply pressure in the area, started the installation of 150mm diameter uPVC Distribution Pipeline along the stretch of Macabalan-Puntod boundary area early this January 2023. This project component amounting to Two Million Pesos estimated cost is part of COWD’s NonRevenue Water (NRW) Reduction Program. When completed by April 2023, this project is expected to eventually improve water pressure in the area.

Moreover, said project includes installation of 16 units meter stub-outs (MSO) such that individual service connections whose water meters and pipelines are so-called aged, shall be transferred and rehabilitated. One (1) MSO holds about 20 water meters hence, 16 MSO shall accommodate 320 service connections as beneficiaries.

Another project component is the proposed pipeline rehabilitation at Piaping Puti Macabalan with an approved budget of P6.5M to be implemented within the period of January to June of 2023.

On top of these two (2) COWD projects is the major pipeline rehabilitation of Barangay Macabalan which includes construction of District Metered Areas (DMA), Distribution Pipeline replacement, installation of MSO, transfer of old single connections to new MSO. Said major project has an estimated cost of Ninety-Four Million Pesos and shall be implemented by phases from 2023 to 2026.

Credits to: Engr. Rhona Kim U. Ferrido (data) and Engr. Rey A. Secor, Jr. (photos)