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THE Philippine economy expanded by 6.4 percent in the first quarter of the year, settling within the government's 6 to 7 percent target.

In a briefing on Thursday, Philippine Statistics Authority Undersecretary and National Statistician Dennis Mapa said the growth during the quarter, however, eased from the 8 percent gross domestic product (GDP) growth recorded in the same quarter last year.

National Economic and Development Authority Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said that while the growth figure during the quarter was lower year-on-year, "we need to exercise caution in interpreting this as a slowdown since the previous year’s growth came from a low base."

Illegal structures

DAVAO City – Nearly 200 makeshift structures atop dikes and under bridges were demolished by the Public Safety and Security OfficeRiver Patrol Monitoring Team (PSSO-RPMT), an official here said Thursday. PSSO head Angel Sumagaysay, said the RPMT, tasked with the monitoring and demolition of illegal structures, noted that the bulk of the knockeddown structures are made of light materials. “Most of these structures are located in Talomo District, at SIR, Davao River, only a few structures remain as almost all the structures have been demolished,” Sumagaysay said in a statement.

Strong public health system

DAVAO City – Vice President Sara Z. Duterte underscored Thursday the need to strengthen the country’s public health system. In her speech at the opening ceremony of the 49th Midyear Convention of the Philippine College of Surgeons here, Duterte cited the country’s journey throughout the pandemic as an eye-opener to put premium priority on public health. “Coming from one of the biggest cities in the country, I have learned that it is necessary to establish satellite offices in various parts of the country to further help our countrymen,” she said, adding that the poor should have wide access to medical services.

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Market goers flock to the vegetable section of the Bankerohan Market in Davao

CDO, Bukidnon farmers now directly sell corn to SMC

FARMERS in Cagayan de Oro city and Bukidnon province are among the 13 areas in the country to become direct sellers for a giant food company. In a statement Tuesday, the San Miguel Corporation (SMC), through its nutrition division San Miguel Foods (SMF), bared they have been directly buying from the two areas since 2020. Since then, SMF said it has accumulated 1.3 million metric tons of corn amounting to P23.9 billion from the farmers. SMC president and

chief executive Ramon S. Ang said buying directly from this city, Bukidnon province, and 11 other areas was part of its corporate project to help local farmers. "We are assured of local corn supply for our food business while our local farmers are guaranteed a steady market and fair prices for their crops. Buying directly from them boosts their income and keeps their livelihood,” he was quoted in the statement as saying. At the height of the pandemic in 2020, SMF

purchased over 500,000 metric tons or 500 million kilos of corn to help farmers in various provinces affected by quarantine protocols and supply chain disruptions that saw their produce going to waste. In Sumilao, Bukidnon, SMC has provided over P2 million worth of scholarships to underprivileged youth in partnership with Gawad Kalinga’s School for Experiential and Entrepreneurial Development. Farmer

Suspect nabbed, P3.9-M smuggled cigarettes seized

DAVAO City — Former Sarangani Governor Miguel Rene Alcantara Dominguez has joined the 60-year-old Alsons Development and Investment Corporation (Alsons Dev) as its new director who will oversee the business strategy and operations of the premier property developer and real estate pioneer in Davao City. Alsons Dev is the real estate

ZAMBOANGA City –Authorities arrested a suspect and seized over P3.9 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in an anti-smuggling operation here on Wednesday. Col. Alexander Lorenzo, city police director, said Mhadzmar Tantung was arrested by police operatives around 9 a.m. in Barangay Maasin. Tantung, 38, was arrested while in the act of unloading the

contraband in front of the house of a certain Hadji Amir in the same village, Lorenzo said. Lorenzo said Tantung yielded some 113 master cases of smuggled cigarettes worth P3.955 million. The confiscated smuggled cigarettes were turned over to the Bureau of Customs (BOC) while Tantung was placed under the custody of the police’s Regional

Special Operations Group-9 (Zamboanga Peninsula) for further investigation and filing of appropriate charges. The confiscation of smuggled cigarettes was the second for the month in this city. On May 5, joint police and BOC operatives also arrested two suspects and seized P4.4 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in the waters of coastal Recodo village. (PNA)

AVAO City – The country’s gross domestic product in the first quarter of 2023 stood at 6.4 percent, or 1.9 percent lower than the 8.4 percent reported for the same period last year, according to a report released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Thursday.PSA said the recent figure was the lowest GDP after seven quarters when the country showed signs of recovering from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the second quarter of 2021.

It said the major sectors largely contributing to the first quarter growth were wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles at 7.0 percent, financial and insurance activities at 8.8 percent, and other services at 36.5 percent.

Inflation rate in BARMM down by 1%

By FERDINANDH B. CABRERA MindaNews

COTABATO City — Inflation rate in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao decreased from 7.8% in March to 6.7% in April, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA-BARMM) said in a report released Wednesday.

“At some point, this deceleration of the inflation rate in BARMM can be considered as one of the indicators that the region’s economy is going stable,” Engr. Akan Tula, PSA-

BARMM Officer-in-Charge Regional Director, said.

Tula said that among the factors contributing to the lower inflation rate in the region were the reduced costs of food and non-alcoholic beverages, transport, housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels.

BARMM ranked fifth among the regions outside the National Capital Region in terms of decrease in inflation rate for April 2023.But its inflation for the same month

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Anti-Cyber Crime Unit Keeps Governor’s FB Page Under Close Watch Amidst Hacking Attempt

Misamis Occidental

Governor Henry Oaminal and the Police Provincial Office (PPO) cautioned the public against suspicious activities on the former’s official Facebook page, after unauthorized access was detected on Monday night.

“As soon as we learned about the Facebook page hacking incident, we reported it to Facebook,”

Gov. Oaminal shared in a statement. The Regional Anti-Cyber Crime Unit 10 was immediately tapped as well, according to the Governor, and is “closely monitoring and investigating the incident, to ensure that our services are not hampered in any way and to regain access to and control over our page.”

The PPO, in a separate

statement, said they “will be vigilant on the posts and other activities” by the Facebook page.

Gov. Oaminal assured Misamisnons that the incident will not hinder the provincial government from

“providing good services to our people in the province, because this won’t stop us from achieving the Provincial thrust, which is the 5Ms.”

The ‘5Ms’ or ‘Misamisnon Magpuyong Malinawon, Malambuon ug Malipayon’ (Misamisnon Live Peaceful, Prosperous and Happy) is one of Gov. Oaminal’s flagship initiatives for the province.

Over the previous weeks, a string of hacks on verified Facebook pages have been reported by different cabinet agencies and public offices, including the Department

of Social Welfare and Development’s National Capital Region office, the Department of Science and Technology’s industry, energy and technology research and development council, Davao City’s traffic management office, and Iloilo’s provincial police office, among others.

“It’s unfortunate to be among those that have been hacked. But while we wait for this issue to be resolved, our work at the provincial capitol continues as usual,” said Gov. Oaminal. “Meanwhile, we would like to remind Misamisnons and

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fellow Filipinos to exercise precaution when viewing social media, and to always verify the information they read.”

DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE

Notice is hereby given THAT the VENDOR is the absolute owner of a parcel of land located in Abellanosa Street, Cagayan de Oro City covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-28430 and more particularly described as follows: A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 806-C Psd-10-001387 being a portion of Lot 806, Cad-237 Cagayan Cadastre) situated in the Poblacion, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY TWO (122) square meters more or less is the subject of DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE. Made and entered into by and between: TELLY A. PEREZ, of legal age, married to SALVADOR PEREZ, Filipino, and a resident of Abellanosa Street, Cagayan de Oro City, hereinafter referred to as the VENDOR; and EMMANUEL A. GAABUCAYAN, of legal age, married to KAREN ANN P. GAABUCAYAN, Filipino citizen and a resident of Block 1R, Lot 6, Queens Road, Hillsborough Pointe, Upper Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City, hereinafter referred to as the VENDEE; THAT for and in the consideration of the sum of ONE MILLION EIGHT HUNDRED THOUSAND (Php1,800,000.00) Philippine currency, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by the VENDOR from the VENDEE, the VENDOR by these presents hereby SELLS, CEDES, TRANSFERS, and CONVEYS, in a manner absolute, unto and in favor of the VENDEE his heirs, successors and assigns the above-described parcel of land free from all liens and encumbrances as per Doc. No. 14; Page No. 4; Book No. 2; Series of 2023. Under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. JAYNARD D. VELARMINO.

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

Notice is hereby given that the late GALICANO A. GIRON JR. , who died on November 19, 2022 at Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, without any will, leaving one motor vehicle more particularly described as follows to wit; Make/Type of Body: YAMAHA; Motor Number: 34C1015067; Chassis Number: 34C1015067; Plate Number: QT2449; Model: 2008; MV File No.: 1036-00000122873;

Classification: TC; CR. No.: 42811182-1 is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLE WITH SALE. WHEREAS, the above-named deceased left no known debts or obligation which have not been paid or settled up to this date. Made and entered into by and between the Heirs of the late GALICANO A. GIRON JR. , NAMELY: SUSSETE T. GIRON, of legal age, Filipino, widow and a resident of Zone 12 Zayas Landfill, Cagayan de Oro City; KENNY T. GIRON, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Zone 12 Zayas Landfill, Cagayan de Oro City; NIMBROUD T. GIRON, of legal age, Filipino, single and a resident of Zone 12 Zayas Landfill, Cagayan de Oro City; REYNIEL T. GIRON, of legal age, Filipino, single and a resident of Zone 12 Zayas Landfill, Cagayan de Oro City; STEPHEN T. GIRON, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Zone 12 Zayas Landfill, Cagayan de Oro City – all above heirs hereinafter called as the Heirs/Vendors; SHIGEL T. GIRON, of legal age, Filipino, single and a resident of Zone 12 Zayas Landfill, Cagayan de Oro City herein after called as the Heir/Vendee. That for and in consideration of the sum of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (Php 100,000.00) Philippine Currency, in hand paid today by SHIGEL T. GIRON, of legal age, Filipino, single and a resident of Zone 12 Zayas Landfill, Cagayan de Oro City receipt whereof is herein acknowledged in full, the heirs of the late GALICANO A. GIRON JR., hereby, SELL, TRANSFER, CONVEY, CEDE and ASSIGN the said motor vehicle in favor of SHIGEL T. GIRON, his heirs, assigns and successors-in-interest free from all liens and encumbrances whatsoever. (Unit sold is used and as-is where is basis) as per Doc. No. 479; Page No. 96; Book No. CXCII; Series of 2023. Under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. JORGE B. MAGDAONG JR.

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Further rise in bank lending seen as inflation decelerates

THE rates of the Bangko

Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) term deposit facility (TDF) moved to separate directions on Wednesday and both the seven- and 14-day facilities were undersubscribed despite lower offer volume. The average rate of the seven-day TDF went down to 6.5882 percent from the 6.5952 percent during the auction last May 3. On the other hand, the average rate of the two-week facility rose

to 6.6166 percent from last week’s 6.6159 percent. The BSP lowered the offer volume for the one-week TDF to P160 billion from last week’s P190 billion. Bids only amounted to P138.846 billion, which the auction committee fully accepted. The 14-day facility was also offered for P100 billion from last week’s P140 billion. This tenor is also undersubscribed after tenders only amounted to P88.912 billion. The auction committee

accepted P88.712 billion worth of bids. In a statement, BSP Deputy Governor Francisco Dakila Jr. said bids offered during this week’s TDF auction “were slightly below the BSP’s expected volume range.” Dakila said “range of yields accepted for the seven-day tenor shifted higher and narrowed to 6.5300-6.6400 percent, while that for the 14-day slightly widened to 6.49956.6700 percent.” “Eligible

BIR hits Jan-April collection target

THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) achieved its collection goal for January to April this year.

In a statement on Wednesday, BIR

Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. said BIR "recorded a historic feat” in reaching the collection goal for the first four months of the year.

While the exact figure was not disclosed, BIR earlier set P826.8 billion collection goal for January to April this year.

“We reached our goal for

January to April of 2023. In the last 30 years, this feat was only done a handful of times. This is a strong and historic start for the Bureau of Internal Revenue, taking into account that we are recovering from the economic repercussion caused by the pandemic,” Lumagui said.

He said the collection record was largely due to the agency’s four main programs.

“For this administration, we need only address four areas of concern. Intensification of

Enforcement Activities, Taxpayer’s Service, Integrity and Professionalism, Digitalization," he said.

"Fixing these areas will bring the BIR to greater heights. I am confident that as long as we address these areas, the BIR will reach its collection goal for 2023,” Lumagui added.

For this year, the BIR's collection target is P2.6 trillion.

Last year, the BIR exceeded its P2.1 trillion revenue goal by more than P500 million. (PNA)

counterparties tended to client requirements as there were no maturing BSP securities this week. Moreover, market participants may also be awaiting the results of the BSP's monetary

policy decision next week,” he said. Central bank’s policymaking Monetary Board (MB) will have its third rate setting meeting for the year on May 18, and some economists forecast the board to hike by

another 25 basis points the BSP’s key rates. Dakila said the central bank’s “monetary operations will remain guided by its assessment of the latest liquidity conditions and market developments.” (PNA)

Learners in the New Era

By Jojie R. Honculada Teacher III Labinay National High School Ozamiz City

The importance of developing 21st century learners cannot be underestimated in the current education landscape. 21st century learners need to be equipped with a wide range of skills including critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and digital literacy to succeed in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.

To promote the development of 21st century learners, it is vital to employ innovative and adaptive teaching methods that encourage active involvement from the learners. Additionally, educators must update their teaching practices to reflect

the current technological landscape and ensure students are comfortable with the latest digital tools.

Furthermore, the development of 21st century learners is an ongoing process that should be integrated into all aspects of education. By providing learners with opportunities to hone their critical thinking skills, work collaboratively with peers, and utilize digital tools during learning activities, educators can create an environment that enables learners to acquire the skills necessary for success in today's society.

One of the key aspects in developing 21st century learners is to emphasize global

and cross-cultural awareness. This means fostering a learning environment that exposes learners to diverse perspectives and experiences, promoting empathy and understanding towards different cultures. Moreover, educators should incorporate project-based learning activities into their teaching methods to provide learners with a chance to apply their 21st century skills in real-world. In the Philippines where schools are located in far-flung areas, teachers make it a point that they get to know the latest trends in technology as this will pave way their way to be technologically connected to the world.

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Marriage Medicine (Part 2)

Think a minute . . . Someone said: “Love is a fantasy that is cured by marriage.” But marriage is not the problem. It is people’s wrong understanding and expectation of marriage that is the problem. Yesterday we talked about the epidemic disease that is destroying many marriages. Today we will finish with another unhealthy condition, and then prescribe some medicine to heal and rebuild our relationship and life together.

A third sign of sickness in marriage is a communication breakdown. As a comedian said: “My wife and I sleep in separate rooms. We have dinner apart. We take separate holidays. We’re doing everything we can to keep our marriage together!”

Many husbands and wives drift apart gradually over time—until finally they’re like two strangers sitting at the same table with nothing to talk about. They become “married singles” living separate lives under the same roof. Their daily attention to each other slowly fades away into their busyness and interest in other friends and fun.

So what marriage medicines can help us with these different marriage illnesses? First, accept your wife or husband the way they are. Remember, everybody has some weaknesses—including you! “The wife who criticizes her husband’s faults needs to remember they may have kept him from getting a better wife.” You cannot pick and choose which parts of your spouse’s personality you will love and accept, and which parts you will not. Real love

The Filipino people are wallowing in poverty because of their powerlessness to have control of resources and facilities. Who are in control of our resources and utilities? Only a few oligarchs. Let us examine the issue on Electric Cooperatives. It was no less than former Vice President Emmanuel Pelaez from Cagayan de Oro who advocated for rural electrification in the late ‘60s as electricity then was just confined in the urban centers. After passing the rural electrification law, nationalist senators, i.e., Sen. Tañada and Sen. Jose Diokno and some congressmen went to the United States and observed the operations of Electric Cooperatives. They were astonished how these Electric Cooperatives operate, being members-consumersowned (MCOs). Yes, electricity is a means to life, just like water and air and must be owned and managed by the memberconsumers themselves. As a means to life, it must be beyond the commerce of men.

Thus, the Philippines in 1969 began rural electrification and it must be done the cooperative way with an aid from the USAID at the tune of 800 million dollars. However, it came to pass that socalled Electric Cooperatives were not members-owned despite the fact that the member-consumerowners were the ones paying for the amortization of loans and reinvestment. All these years, their capital contributions that when consolidated today will reach more than a trillion pesos but are not recorded or recognized. Such is the greatest social injustice committed against the Filipino people as the 13 million MCOs in a family of five will constitute about 65 million Filipinos. Why

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accepts your mate’s weaknesses and also admits your own. This includes “I’m sorry” when you are wrong. Second, never forget what first attracted you to each other. Make the time and effort to keep your romance alive with thoughtful, tender words, kindnesses, and special surprises. Say and do those things you know your mate appreciates—even if it is not your own favorite thing. That is what mature, adult love for your “other half” is and does.

A famous actress said sadly: “Marriage is the miracle that transforms the kiss from a pleasure to a duty.” But she is wrong! Marriage does not do that, husbands and wives do that when they do not choose to keep their love fresh and alive each day. Remember, our children deserve to have a father and mother who show them what a close, happy marriage looks like. Then they will know how to have and enjoy a happy marriage themselves when

is this so? Well, may I invite the MCOs to revisit their monthly unbundling of rate. Very clear is the payment of loans at P0.85 per kilowatt hour and reinvestment at P.50 per kilowatt hour. Based on experts’ computation, in the last 50 years, an MCO has already paid some P50,000 each as capital contribution. Have the MCOs been paid of patronage refund? None at all as such is being hidden from them.

In 1972, when the World Bank had known that these socalled Electric Cooperatives were just cooperatives in name, it provided another set of loans in the billions of dollars so as to educate the millions of members. But the funds were used against insurgency and it was then the period of Martial Law and the Generals were on top of the Department of Energy. Indeed, record would show. It was then Generals who were running the National Electrification Administration and the Department of Energy. In fact, a Presidential Decree had been issued which was PD1645 named after M-16 and 45 Caliber and the power given to NEA were under Sec. 357, named after Magnum 357.

After the Edsa Revolution, the framers of the 1987 Constitution wanted to rectify such social wrong and created the Cooperative Development Authority as the sole registering agency of all types of cooperatives including so called Electric Cooperatives to promote the viability and growth of cooperatives as instrument of social justice, equity and economic development.

A Memorandum of Agreement was signed between the first Chairperson of CDA, Chair Edna

Aberilla and the DOE Secretary, Emmanuel Pelaez that these so called ECs must register with CDA within three (3) years. An Omnibus Rules and Regulations were drafted to put the Agreement into reality.

But these so-called Electric Cooperatives have all these years created a strong cabal of vested interest. Of the 119 so-called ECs, only 13 were registered with CDA that have recognized the capital contributions of their respective member-consumer-owners. Those recently registered with the CDA have been questioned. Why are some oligarchs who are in energy do not want these ECs to become genuine cooperatives?

Well, such truism is manifested by the experience of the Davao del Norte Electric Cooperative (DANECO). In 2013, it was registered with CDA because in a referendum, 50,000 MCOs voted for CDA, 1,500 for NEA, and 700 for SEC. After complying with all of the requirements, DANECO came into being as a cooperative. But the Oligarch (Aboitiz) was against that so through Sec. Jose Rene Almendras who was then the Cabinet Secretary of Pres. Aquino and very pro-Aboitiz went to the CDA Central Office and expressed his anger. In fact, then CDA Chairman, Dr. Emmanuel Santiaguel was charged in the Ombudsman but the case was dismissed. When Dr. Santiaguel ended his term and was replaced by yours truly who was adjudged guilty by the Ombudsman, for what? For issuing a Certificate of Compliance (COC) to DANECO. Why should a COC be issued?

Well, DANECO did comply with all of the requirements and before the Chairman signed the COC, all of those CDA officials, i.e.,

regional director, lawyers, had already given their signatures. Thus, the signing of the Chairman was just ministerial! DANECO is now owned and managed by the ABOITIZ, thus, a social wrong has not been rectified, not even by an agency whose primary mandate is to foster the growth and viability of cooperativism as instrument of equity, social justice and economic development. For doing his job, for doing what is right and what is true and what is just, a criminal case had been filed against him in the Sandigan Bayan. Recently, it is so amazing for the Sandigan Bayan when the Honorable Court promulgated the decision on the criminal case against former CDA Chairman Ravanera, declaring him NOT GUILTY devoid of any civil liability. Such should be known by the Ombudsman When will this social injustice committed against the 13 million members be rectified? The time has come to put power where it rightfully belongs, that is, with the people. Yes, these socalled ECs are providing light to their members, yet, they put them in the dark regarding the genuine ownership of the ECs and as member-consumerowners, they are vested with rights that must be recognized. Cooperativizing the electric cooperatives is an empowering tool to liberate our people from the quagmire of poverty, to be drawn into the mainstream of development processes. It must first recognize the members as member-consumer-owners.

Yes, the root cause of poverty is the people’s powerlessness to have access and control over their utilities that they rightfully owned. But there are some oligarchs who cannot moderate their greed.

As constitutionally pronounced in Chapter 15, Art. 12 of the 1987 Constitution: “The State shall promote cooperativism as instrument of equity, social justice and economic development.” Please remember the important essence of cooperativism as members-owned, philosophy driven and sustainability. Indeed, the so-called electric cooperatives as decided by no less than the Supreme Court through Justice Mariano del Castillo are cooperatives in name only and such should be rectified by the Cooperative Development Authority as stated in the Supreme Court’s landmark decision. If you were the CDA Chairman and you would rectify that, you will be charged in court, harassed, and several attempts to life as what happened to me. To the 13 million MCOs (memberconsumer-owners), please stand for your right as you are entitled to receive monthly patronage refund as MCOs as being done by electric cooperative in the United States and in other countries. HOY GISING! WAG NA PALOKO

ORLAN R. RAVANERA

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ECOP says P150 pay hike to widen gap of formal, informal sectors

THE Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) said the proposed P150 legislated daily pay increase will only widen the wage gap between the formal and informal sectors.

During the Laging Handa public briefing Wednesday, ECOP president Sergio OrtizLuis said only 16 percent of the employed Filipinos will only benefit from the proposed wage hike, which is pending in the Senate.

“If we will have the legislated wage increase, only 16 percent of the 50 million workers will benefit. And who are those 84 percent? These are the farmers, fisherfolk, market vendors, those in the small industries, tricycle

drivers, jeepney drivers — they do not have employers. If you will hike the wages, who will increase the wages of the 84 percent?” Ortiz-Luis said in Filipino. He added wage hikes could trigger higher prices

More job opportunities seen as economy bounces back

THE employers’ sector on Thursday expressed bullishness over the country’s 6.4 percent Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth in the first quarter, saying this development heralds the opening up of more employment opportunities for Filipinos.

In an interview, Sergio Ortiz-Luis Jr., president of the Employers’ Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP), credited the positive direction taken by the economy to sound management by the Marcos administration, especially its emphasis on infrastructure development, which is very labor-intensive.

He noted that ECOP’s leadership has observed aggressive hiring in the manufacturing, mining and services sectors lately.

The business leader said that within the services sector, the food, travel, and hospitality sub-sectors have shown the most recovery in recent months.

“The economy may be growing slower than what we hoped for, but it seems to be moving forward very surely,” Ortiz-Luis said.

He pointed out that the main obstacle to economic growth in the past three years was the Covid-19 pandemic, which now “seems to be behind us.”

In light of the job market’s gradual recovery, Ortiz-Luis called on the administration to put aside proposals for legislated wage increases and instead, leave wage-setting to the various Regional Tripartite Wage and Productivity Boards.

Meanwhile, Roberto Galang, dean at Ateneo de

Manila’s John Gokongwei School of Management, called the Philippines’ first quarter economic performance “very encouraging.”

“The country is leading the region, and the Philippines is a rare bright spot in a slowing global economy,” according to Galang.

He stressed that the “best news is the turnaround of agriculture back to positive growth.”

The dean said that policymakers should take advantage of the apparent optimism created by the agriculture sector’s 2.2 percent growth last quarter to encourage more farmers to plant high-value crops.

He explained that the easiest way to address poverty among small farmers and farm workers

Advances in Human-Computer Interaction: Its Potential Applications in the Philippines

By Jinky G. Marcelo Faculty, College of Information Sciences and Computing Central Mindanao University

Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) is a field that aims to improve the interaction between humans and technology.

HCI focuses on designing and developing user interfaces that are intuitive, efficient, and easy to use. The goal is to create technology that is not only functional but also easy and enjoyable to use. HCI has undergone significant advancements in recent years, thanks to the development of technologies such as natural language processing (NLP), virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR), and machine learning. These technologies have enabled more seamless and intuitive interactions between humans and machines, leading to more efficient and effective use of technology in various industries.

One of the latest trends in HCI is the use of voice assistants and chatbots.

With advancements in NLP, computers can now understand and interpret human language, allowing users to communicate with their devices in a more natural

and intuitive way. This technology has been used in various industries, including healthcare, customer service, and education. Additionally, VR/AR technology is another significant trend in HCI. This technology allows users to immerse themselves in a virtual world, enabling more engaging and interactive experiences. VR/AR has the potential to transform various industries, including entertainment, tourism, and education.

In the Philippines, HCI has the potential to transform various industries, including healthcare and education. With a population of over 100 million, the country's healthcare system faces significant challenges in providing adequate care to all citizens, especially those in rural areas. HCI can help automate various healthcare processes, such as patient triage, diagnosis, and treatment recommendations, enabling doctors and nurses to provide more efficient and accurate care. Additionally, HCI can transform education in the Philippines, especially

in the context of online learning. Technologies such as VR/AR can make learning more engaging and fun, while NLP technology can enable more natural and intuitive communication between students and their virtual teachers.

Looking into the future, HCI is poised to transform various industries in the Philippines and across the world. With the development of advanced machine learning algorithms and more sophisticated VR/AR technology, we can expect to see more immersive and intuitive communication between humans and machines. Additionally, as technology continues to evolve, we can expect to see more applications of HCI in areas such as business, finance, and transportation, enabling more efficient and accurate decision-making processes. As such, it is essential for the Philippines to keep up with these advancements and leverage them to improve the lives of its citizens and promote economic growth.

of commodities, which those in the informal sector would not afford.

“Does the government have other programs for the 84 percent who will not have wage increase? If the government will pay for

ERRATUM

In connection with the publication of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, that the late TEODORICO GABISAN VILLAROYA and LUCILA CABALLES VILLAROYA published July 27, August 3 & 10, 2022, the correct Book no. should be 94 and Series of 2019, not as published.

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the P150 for the 42 million workers, that’s in trillion (pesos), and our budget could not afford that,” he said.

Ortiz-Luis said even without the legislated wage increase, employers, especially large companies, have been generous in giving benefits to their workers.

(PNA)

EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE

AMONG HEIRS With Joint Special Power of Attorney

Publication Notice

R.A. 10172

Republic of the Philippines

Local Civil Registry Office

Province of Misamis Oriental Municipality of Laguindingan

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

CCE-0008-2023 RA 10172 May 2, 2023

In Compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum

Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administration Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that SONNY OBSIOMA AGBALOG has filed with this Office, a petition for Correction of Clerical Error/s in the child’s Sex from “MALE“ to “FEMALE" in the certificate of live birth of SONNY URTAL OBSIOMA who was born on August 3, 1969 at Sambulawan, Laguindingan Misamis Oriental and whose parents are GENARO ABUHAN OBSIOMA and FRANCISCA LAGNO URTAL. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than May 20, 2023.

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Publication Notice

(SGD)IRIS J. RAGMAC, RN

OIC-Municipal Civil Registrar

Republic of the Philippines

Province of Misamis Oriental Municipality of Initao

Petition No. CCE — 0014 —2023

May 8, 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 DANTE A. PACANUT has filed with this Office, a petition for change of first name from "VICENTE JR." to "DANTE" and correction of entry in sex from" " to " " or correction of entry in the date of birth from " " to " " in the certificate of live birth of VICENTE JR. ASEQUIA PACANUT at Initao, Misamis Oriental and whose parents are VICENTE A. PACANUT and CATALINA Q. ASEQUIA.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than May 29, 2023.

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(SGD) ISAIAS A. JARALES

Municipal Civil Registrar

Notice is hereby given that the late ALMER VINCENT R. SARIO , (the “Decedent”) who died on August 21, 2021 at Binangonan, Rizal who died without will and no debts; THAT the deceased died intestate, without will or testament and without any outstanding debts in favor of any person or entity; THAT the deceased left the following, described ONE (1) unit VEHICLE more particularly described as follows: Make: Toyota; Series: Vios; Body Type: Sedan; Engine No.: TNRX003443; Chassis no. ; Plate No: NBN-9047 is the subject of EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE AMONG HEIRS With Joint Special Power of Attorney. This agreement is executed between:

1. HERNANI R. SARIO, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Morning Mist, Upper Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City;

2. CHARITO SARIO-JACOB, (deceased) husband deceased, no children;

3. IRIS SARIOAQUINO, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Bugo, Cagayan de Oro City;

4. LEAH SARIO-OCEAÑA, of legal age, widow, and a resident of Bugo, Cagayan de Oro City;

5. VERGIL R. SARIO, of legal age, Filipino, single and a resident of Bugo, Cagayan de Oro City;

6. TERESITA R. SARIO, of legal age, Filipino, single and a resident of Bugo, Cagayan de Oro City;

7. AVELINO R. SARIO, JR., of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Bugo, Cagayan de Oro City;

8. ALMER VINCENT R. SARIO, (single/deceased) surviving daughter Coco Margarette C. Sario (minor); 9. ARCHIEL R. SARIO, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Bugo, Cagayan de Oro City. That we hereby authorizes ALEXA RAND SARIO AQUINO to transact, for and in our behalf over the above-stated vehicle with the EastWest Bank, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig Branch and likewise to sign the Deed of Absolute Sale as our Attorney-in-fact to any buyer over the above-mentioned vehicle for and in our behalf as per Doc. No. 457; Page No. 52; Book No. 55; Series of 2023. Under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. PERSEVERANDO L. ARAÑA JR.

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What Summer Classes Bring?

By Jojie R. Honculada Teacher III Labinay National High School Ozamiz City

In the Philippines before the pandemic had stricken, summer classes provide students with an opportunity to accelerate their coursework, catch up on missed credits, and enjoy a more flexible schedule. Additionally, taking classes during the summer months can also help students graduate earlier or free up their schedule for internships, part-time jobs, or other extracurricular activities during the regular academic year. Attending summer classes can provide nonacademic benefits such as doing something constructive during the summer, especially for students who have limited summer job opportunities. It is also important to note

that community college students often need to take summer classes in order to fulfill transfer requirements, as different majors and institutions have diverse requirements. It is prudent for students to consider enrolling in summer classes as part of their academic plan, taking into account both the academic and non-academic benefits that such classes can offer.

In the our country, summer classes are also common in most higher education institutions. Summer classes in the Philippines offer similar benefits to what is mentioned above, such as accelerating coursework and fulfilling academic requirements. Additionally, summer classes

in the Philippines can also provide opportunities for students to improve their grades or retake failed courses. Then the pandemic came causing a lot of changes in the educational platform. Classes shifted to distance learning and after more or less 2 years, face to face classes are conducted but with changes in time. Summer has become a part of the class months causing students and teachers to adjust so much because of the high temperature of the sun. As a teacher, I do hope that classes be back to the normal months wherein students as well as the teachers could not experience the heat of the sun and the warmness of the classrooms during the day.

is to have them plant crops that command generous financial returns. (PNA)

Cagayan de Oro marks 78th Anniversary of Liberation Day

By Mike Baños

On May 12, 1945, Filipino Guerrillas from the 10th Military District of the United States Forces in the Philippines (USFIP) liberated Cagayan, Misamis from the Imperial Japanese Army.

The 78th Anniversary of this almost forgotten event will be commemorated with a month-long exhibit at the XU Museo de Oro and a series of lectures at the XU Little Theatre and Liceo de Cagayan University AV3 on the theme “The Road to Victory”.

The XU Museo de Oro exhibit will focus on four key battles fought in Cagayan de Oro and Misamis Oriental which ultimately resulted in the Liberation of Cagayan on May 12, 1945.

Exhibit guests will be treated to authentic relics, photographs and artifacts from World War II used by the both civilians and combatants including the United States Army Forces in the Far East (USAFFE), Imperial Japanese Army (IJA), Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN), and the guerrillas who were organized as the Unites States Forces in the Philippines (USFIP) under the direct command of Gen. Douglas MacArthur from his headquarters in Australia.

To help people appreciate the exhibit even better, a series of lectures on these four key events will be held at the XU AVR1-Ground floor, Old Library Bldg. on the following times and dates: Guerrilla Raid on Talisayan, Misamis Oriental (13 June 2023, 9AM); The TagoloanBugo Operations (15 May 2023, 9AM); The Majacalar

Bay Landing & the Liberation of Mindanao (14 June 2023, 9AM) and The Liberation of Cagayan, Misamis by Filipino Guerrillas (16 May 2023, 9AM).

These will be followed by four more presentations at the Liceo de Cagayan University AV3 on the following dates and times: To Feed An Army: The World War II Sage of Pastor P. Ilogon, Sr. (How the guerrillas financed the 109th Infantry Regiment) 19

June 2023, 9AM ; The Talakag Operation: (18 June 1944 –29 June 1944) Guerrillas vs. Japanese, Korean & Bureau of Constabulary troops in Talakag, Bukidnon, 20 June 2023, 9AM ; How Cinchona Trees from Bukidnon helped the Allied Victory in the Pacific during World War II, 20 June 2023, 9AM; and Life During Wartime (22 June 2023, 9AM).

These lectures will feature a hybrid format to enable the participation of resource speakers and viewers to join online including those from outside Cagayan de Oro and abroad.

For instance, Mr Peter Parsons will join our Q&A portion from Baguio City, while Dr Ricardo Jose will join from his office at UP Diliman.

These lectures have been promoted to domestic and international audiences through a network of similarly minded organizations such as the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office, Veterans Federation of the Philippines, Philippines World War II Memorial Foundation, MacArthur Memorial from our sister city of Norfolk, Va., the CDO

Republic of the Philippines

REGIONAL ALTERNATIVE CHILD CARE OFFICE

Region X

Masterson Ave., Upper Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City

Email address: racco10@nacc.gov.ph

IN RE: PETITION FOR ADOPTION OF DOMESTIC ADMIN. ADOPTION CASE

KHLOE TAGANAHAN WASLO NO: RACCO X-DAA-2023-0012-Rel-007

TO BE KNOWN THEREAFTER AS KHLOE TABOCLAON WASLO

SPOUSES: JUANITO L. WASLO

SARAH T. WASLO Petitioners

Committee of the Norfolk Sister City Association, and Kagay-anon associations all over the USA, Canada and

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the Middle East. Filipino guerrillas who liberated Cagayan de Oro from the Japanese Imperial

Army were honored in a simple ceremony held on its 77th Anniversary at the Activity Center of Ayala Centrio Mall

on May 12, 2020. It marked the first time ever that the occasion was celebrated in Cagayan de

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE DECEASED SPOUSES NORA SORIANO-LLUCH AND MICHAEL LLUCH WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE

DATE: May 5, 2023

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT

REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10th Judicial Region

Cagayan de Oro City

OFFICE OF THE PROVINCIAL SHERIFF

NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE

EJF-2023-1324

Upon Extra Judicial Petition for Sale under Act 3135 as amended by Act No. 4118. Filed by FIRST STANDARD FINANCE CORPORATION (formerly: First Standard Lending Corporation), for the payment of loan against EDGAR ESPAYOS ORTIGOSA, single, of legal age, Filipino, and a resident of 7 Trinity St., Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines & MERRYCRIS BITOY NAVARRO & KENNETH TAGANAHAN NAVARRO of legal ages, Filipino, and a resident of Saarenas St., Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of March 31, 2023 amounts to ONE MILLION NINE HUNDRED TWELVE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FORTY THREE PESOS AND 33/100(1,912,143.33) Philippine currency, inclusive of the interest and penalty charges, the undersigned Sheriff will SELL at Public Auction on May 22, 2023 at 10:00 o’clock in the morning or soon thereafter at the main entrance of RTC Branch 41, 2nd flr., Goldridge Bldg., Mastersons Avenue cor. P.N. Roa, Sr., Avenue, Upper Carmen, Cagayan de Oro

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-87864) 137-2022002642

A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot-18453-C-1, OF THE SUBDIVISION PLAN (LRC) PSD-199341, being a portion of Lot-18453-C, (LRC) PSD-175489, LRC REC. NO. 39423, Situated in the District of Lapasan, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao, Bounded on x x x ; Beginning at x x x ; containing an area of FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTEEN(418) SQUARE METERS more or less, including all improvements existing and to be constructed/erected thereon.

A verified petition for the adoption of KHLOE TAGANAHAN WASLO filed by the petitioners through the Regional Alternative Child Care Office (RACCO) praying that the after due notice, publication and appearances, a judgement be rendered to the effect that the minor KHLOE TAGANAHAN WASLO be declared for all legal intents and purposes the legitimate child of the petitioners and that the name of the child be change particularly to appear as KHLOE TABOCLAON WASLO.

Finding the said Petition to be sufficient in form and substance, let the same be set for Mandatory Appearance on July 4, 2023, 10:00 am to be held at RACCO X, Masterson Ave., Upper Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City. Any interested party may appear and may file an opposite/complaint supported by evidence to the National Authority for Child Care (NACC), through the RACCO where the Petition was filed. The complaint will be subjected for verification and further investigation.

Let a copy of this Order be published at the expense of the Petitioners once a week for three (3) successive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation pursuant to Section 31 of R.A. No. 11642 or the Domestic Administrative Adoption and Alternative Child Care Act.

City, to the Highest Bidder, for CASH and in Philippine Currency, the real property mortgaged together with all improvements thereon, to wit:

Prospective buyers/bidders may investigate for themselves the Title and Tax Declaration herein-above described and encumbrances thereon, if any there be.

All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above-stated date, time and place.

In the event the public auction should not take place on the said date for whatever reason, the same will proceed on the following working day, without further notice, posting and publication.

Cagayan de Oro City, April 13, 2023.

FOR THE EX-OFFICIO PROVINCIAL SHERIFF BY:

(SGD)ALDEN V. SAMBAAN

Notice is hereby given that the deceased spouses Nora Soriano Lluch and Michael Llluch, who died intestate on May 21, 2002 and July 19, 2014, in Cagayan de Oro City and Cagayan de Oro City, respectively; That the said decedents, at the time of their death, left properties they co-owned in equal share with their brother, Virgil S. Soriano, which are more particularly described as follows: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-4156 (Registered in the name of Virgil M. Soriano and Nora Soriano-Lluch) A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 2, of the consolidated-subdivision plan, (LRC) Pcs-2971, being a portion of the consolidation of Lots 555-D, 555-T, 555-U & 555-___ (LRC) Psd-18, LRC (GLRO) Cad. Rec. No. 1562), situated in the City of Cagayan de Oro. Containing an area of SIX HUNDRED FIFTY ONE (651) SQUARE METERS, more or less is the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE DECEASED SPOUSES NORA SORIANO-LLUCH AND MICHAEL LLUCH WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE. Made and executed by and among: LUIS MARIA EDGARDO S. LLUCH, of legal age, married to Haileen Baranda – Lluch, Filipino, and a resident of Cagayan de Oro City, hereinafter called HEIR/VENDOR; JOSE VICTOR MIGUEL S. LLUCH, of legal age, married to Kathrynn Fajardo, Filipino, and a resident of Cebu City, hereinafter called the HEIR/VENDOR; ENRICO RAMON S. LLUCH, of legal age, single, and a resident of Cagayan de Oro City, hereinafter called the HEIR/VENDOR; WALDO MARTIN S. LLUCH, of legal age, married to Tanya Miciano, Filipino, and a resident of Cagayan de Oro City, hereinafter called the HEIR/VENDOR; GUIDO GERARD S. LLUCH, of legal age, married to Charmaine Esling, Filipino, and a resident of Aguinaldo St., Cagayan de Oro City, hereinafter called the HEIR/VENDOR; FELICE MARIE LLUCH - APOLINARIO, of legal age, married to Frederic Apolinario, Filipino, and a resident of Aguinaldo St., Cagayan de Oro hereinafter called the HEIR/VENDOR; That said decedents left no debts and their only surviving Heirs are the above-named HEIRS/ VENDORS; ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 0-944 (Registered in the name of Virgil M. Soriano and Nora Soriano-Lluch) A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 655, Plan Ap-8211, Cad-237, ICagayan Cadastre, LRC Case No. N-889, NALTDRA (LRC) Record No. N-59736), situated in the Poblacion, Municipality of Cagayan, Province of Misamis Oriental. Containing an area of FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY FIVE (455) SQUARE METERS, more or less. That the HEIRS/VENDORS, by these presents, agree to divide and partition the one-half (½) share of their deceased parents, Nora Soriano – Lluch, and Michael Lluch in the above-described parcels of land and in the improvements existing thereon, adjudicating, as they do hereby adjudicate, the same to and among themselves, pro indiviso; That for and in consideration of the sum of ONE MILLION PESOS (P1,000.000.00), Philippine Currency, receipt of which in full is hereby acknowledged by the HEIRS-VENDORS to their full satisfaction, do hereby agree to SELL, TRANSFER, CONVEY and DELIVER, one half (1/2) share of their deceased parents, Nora Soriano – Lluch and Michael Lluch, in the above-described parcels of land and in the improvements existing thereon, unto and in favor of MA. ELOISA S. BRITANICO, ERNEST MARTIN O. SORIANO, ERWIN O. SORIANO, MARIE ELAINE O. SORIANO, ERIK O. SORIANO, EDWARD JOHN ALBERT O. SORIANO AND EDMUND O. SORIANO, all of legal age, married and residents of Aguinaldo St., Cagayan de Oro City, their heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, free from all liens and encumbrances as per Doc. No. 372; Page No. 75; Book No. 114; Series of 2018. Under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. FRANCISCO T. DEL CASTILLO.

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The PSA said agriculture, forestry, and fishing posted a 2.2-percent growth, industry 3.9 percent, and services 8.4 percent.

For 2022, the country reported a 7.57 percent GDP.

Davao Region was hailed as the third fastest regional economy after it posted an 8.1-percent gross regional domestic product (GRDP), only behind Western Visayas and Cordillera Administrative Region with GRDPs of 9.3 percent and 8.7 percent, respectively.

The region’s GRDP for 2022 was also the highest among the regions in Mindanao and the only one that remained above the national average.

Zamboanga Peninsula recorded a GRDP of 7.5 percent, Northern Mindanao 7.16 percent, Soccsksargen 6.59 percent, Caraga 5.9 percent, and Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao 6.61 percent.

In her statement on the 2022 Economic Performance of Davao Region, Maria Lourdes Lim, director of the National Economic Development Authority-Davao, said that 2022 was a year of “robust growth and resilience” for this region as it exhibited strong economic fundamentals, buoyed by a dynamic private sector, and reinforced by healthy labor market.

She added the region has fully regained its economic strength.

She said the growth rate of 8.1 percent was driven by the accelerated growth of the services sector, agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

“The better performance of the economy is indicative of the efforts of both the government and the private sector to restore the regional economy’s highgrowth trajectory by boosting economic activity and production and helping businesses grow, while creating more and better-quality jobs, improving infrastructure, and accelerating poverty reduction,” she said.

She also attributed the growth to the resumption of face-to-face classes and increased tourism activities, which reflect an improvement in consumer and investor confidence in Davao Region.

She said the region “remained as the biggest regional economy in Mindanao in 2022 contributing 4.8% to overall national output.”

She said she is confident the region would sustain its position as the “prime economic hub in Southern Philippines, and poised to further increase its contribution to the country’s GDP in the coming years, as we position Davao Region as the international logistics hub in Mindanao.”

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is the sixth highest among the 16 regions in the country.

Tawi-Tawi province recorded the highest inflation rate in the region at 10.8 percent, followed by Basilan at 9.4 percent, and Sulu at 6.6 percent.

The combined inflation rate in Maguindanao Norte and Maguindanao del Sur stood at 6.1 percent, and in Lanao del Sur at 5.4 percent, both showing a decrease.

In Cotabato City which is now part of BARMM, the inflation rate decreased from 5.5 percent in March to 4.9 percent in April.

The inflation rate in the entire country decreased from 7.6 percent in March to 6.6 percent this month.

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Ahod Murad Ebrahim said the numbers were a good sign for the region’s economy.

“With our cooperation, surely we are making our region’s economy on the top and we had seen it lately from the statistics,” Ebrahim in his inspirational

message last week at the Iranun Corridor, an initiative by the five Iranun mayors of Maguindanao del Norte to push for peace, security and environmental protection in their towns.

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

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

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Cagayan de Oro since its inception as a city on June 15, 1950.

To perpetuate the memory of this momentous event in the city’s history, Cagayan de Oro City 2nd District Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez has filed House Bill 8677 (An Act Declaring May 12 of every year as a special non-working public holiday in Cagayan de Oro City to be known as Cagayan de Oro Liberation Day) to include Liberation Day in the regular annual calendar of the city’s festivities.

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and solutions in more than 15 sessions.

According to the event organizer, addressing global climate challenges, rising population, and food supply shortages is crucial.

The conference aims to gain insights into increasing crop yield with a forward-looking mindset about the environment.

On May 24, 2023, the exhibitors will showcase their latest agriculture-related services and products.

In addition, AGRICONNECT Conference and Exhibition 2023 offers a diverse range of sessions and speakers covering various topics relevant to sustainable agriculture.

Some of the highlights include: Environmental Protection: This session features Mr. Narapat Kaeothong, Assistant to the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, who will provide an overview of the ministry’s initiatives on environmental protection.

Mr. Takayuki Hagiwara, Regional Programme Leader of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), will discuss the graduation process from farmer to entrepreneur.

Innovations in Smart Farming: This session aims to examine how technology can play a pivotal role in securing a prosperous future for Southeast Asia.

Matthew McDonald, APAC Precision Technology Product Manager at CNH Industrial will share his insights on this topic.

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by Tobias Fausch, CIO of BayWa AG.

This is followed by the session organized by the GermanThai Cooperation Project for Clusterfarms, the Department of Agricultural Extension and the Thai Society of Agricultural Engineering. Discussions and views on the achievements, challenges and opportunities of adopting Smart Farming technologies in Thailand will also be on hand.

Carbon market regulations will be discussed by Dr. Bjöern Ole Sander, Country Representative of Vietnam for the International Rice Research Institute, in a regional exchange on carbon market regulations for the agricultural sector.

The discussion will feature examples from Southeast Asia. Additionally, an industry expert panel discussion on vertical farming will take place, featuring Ms. Christine ZimmermannLoessl, Chairwoman and CoFounder of the Association for Vertical Farming, Mr. Ralph Becker, CEO/Founder of Urban Greens Hydroponics Systems, Inc., and Mr. Sansin Sriphiromrak, CEO of Distar Fresh. They will discuss characteristics of successful business models in vertical farming.

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EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT/ PARTITION OVER A HOUSE AND LOT AMONG HEIRS WITH SALE

Notice is hereby given that the late DOMINGA C. HUBER, who died on August 25, 2012 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines and died without a will. That the said deceased August 25, 2012 died intestate without leaving any known debts which has remained unpaid or unsettled up to the present, and all the obligations incurred during her death were all paid and/or settled; That the said deceased at the time of her death, left real property registered in her name being the owner thereof which HOUSE and LOT is more particularly described as follows, to wit: TRANSFER

CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-150632

A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 10, Block 27, of the subdivision plan (LRC) Psd-131075, being a portion of Lot

1-D-2-F-1, Psd-9223, LRC (GLRO) Rec. No. 10003) situated in the District of Bugo, City of Cagayan de Oro, island of Mindanao. Containing an area of TWO HUNDRED FIFTY (250) SQUARE METERS, more Or less is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT/ PARTITION OVER A HOUSE AND LOT AMONG HEIRS WITH SALE. Made and entered into by and between the HRS. OF LATE DOMINGA C. HUBER, namely: WALTER H. HUBER and MARCO KARL

C. HUBER, all of legal age, Filipinos, married and single and all residents of Reyes Subd., Bugo, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, herein after called as the HEIRS-VENDORS, do hereby…

That by these presents, herein HEIRS and CO-OWNERS, do hereby EXTRAJUDICIALLY SETTLE and PARTITION, as they actually EXTRAJUDICIALLY SETTLED, PARTITIONED and SEGREGATED among CO-OWNERS the above-described Parcel of land in accordance with the provisions of Rule 74 of the Rules of Court. That for and in consideration of the sum of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND (Ph1000,000.00) PESOS, Philippine Currency to us in had received, or entire receipt of which is hereby acknowledged to have been received from the VENDEE, GEMMA BAISA HUBER, likewise of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Reyes Subd., Bugo, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, herein HEIRS-VENDORS do hereby SELL, CEDE, TRANSFER and CONVEY as they actually SOLD, DISPOSED and CONVEYED the above mentioned HOUSE and LOT unto and in favor of the VENDEE absolutely and completely, her heirs, assignees and executor in interest, free from liens and encumbrances whatsoever nature. As per Doc No. 325; Page No. 65; Book No. 48; series of 2019. Under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. EDGARDO Y. RAAGAS. BWM May 12, 19 & 26, 2023

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EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF ANTONIO ABADILLA PIZARRO, JR. AND RESURRECCION CASTRO-PIZARRO

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE LATE SPOUSES MARIO LUMBAN BAGOLOR AND GUILLERMA BAZAR BAGOLOR

Notice is hereby given that the late SPOUSES MARIO LUMBAN BAGOLOR AND GUILLERMA BAZAR BAGOLOR, who died on January 10, 2022 at Cagayan de Oro City and on September 3, 2004 at Cagayan de Oro City, respectively; That the said deceased, at the time of their death, left eight (8) parcels of land as follows:

1. A parcel of land as Lot No. G-2-C & H-2-B under TCT No. T-2169 and Tax Declaration No. 22-012-000600306 and Property Identification No. 059-12-0006-014-04 with an area of 7,173 sq. m. more or less located at Barangay of Kinawe, Municipality of Libona, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao, Philippines, more particularly described as follows: Description of Property Boundaries: North: 13-024 & 020 & Road; East: 13-030(Mario Bagolor); South: 13-035(F(LRC) PSD182574); WEST: 13-027(9,Psd-101311017409) 2. A parcel of land as Lot No. G-2-D-5, Survey No. Psd-10-077241 as part of TCT No. T-133057 and with Tax Declaration No. 22-012-0006-00384 and Property Identification No. 05912-0006-014-06 with an area of 300 sq. m. more or less located at Barangay of Kinawe, Municipality of Libona, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao, Philippines, more particularly described as follows: Description of Property Boundaries: North: NW.014-00(G-2-D-4, PSD-10-077241); East: NE:014-07(G2-D-6,PSD-10-077241); South: SE:01407(G-2-D-6,PSD-10-077241); West: SW:014-04(G-2-D-8,PSD-10-077241)

3. A parcel of land as Lot No. G-2-C, Survey No. Psd-10-007651 (OLT) with Tax Declaration No. 22-012-000600391 and Property Identification No. 059-12-0006-014-03 with an area of 400 sq. m. more or less located at Barangay of Kinawe, Municipality of Libona, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao, Philippines, more particularly described as follows: Description of Property Boundaries: North: NW.01041 (Road); East: NE:014-04(G-2-D-8, PSD-10-077241); South: SE:01404(G-2-D-8, PSD-10-077241);West: SW:014-02(9,PSD-101311-017409)

4. A parcel of land as Lot No. H(Road Lot) (LRC), Survey No. Psd-182574 under TCT No. T-124804 and Tax Declaration No. 22-012-0006-00392 and Property Identification No. 05912-0006-014-25 with an area of 7,222 sq. m. more or less located at Barangay of Kinawe, Municipality of Libona, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao, Philippines, more particularly described as follows: Description of Property Boundaries: North: NW.010-41(Road); East: NE:017-19(G1498,CAD-1109), 017-20 to 25(D-1,D-2,D-3, all of Psd-10-071609 & Psd-10-000550); South: SE:021-36(Road Lot); West: SW:Section 014 5. A parcel of land as Lot No. G-2-D-6, Survey No. Psd-10077241 as part of TCT No. T-133057 and with Tax Declaration No. 22-0120006-00394 and Property Identification No. 059-12-0006-014-07 with an area of 1,677 sq. m. more or less located at Barangay of Kinawe, Municipality of Libona, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao, Philippines, more particularly described as follows: Description of Property Boundaries: North: NW.014-00, 27 & 09(G-2-D-5, G-2-D-7 & G-2-D-3,PSD-10-077241); East:

NE:014-10(G-2-D-1, PSD-10-077241);

South: SE;014-14(F,PSD-182574);

West: SW:014-04(G-2-D-8, PSD-10077241) 6. A parcel of land as Lot No.G-2-D-1, Survey No. Psd-10-077241 as part of TCT No. T-133057 and with Tax Declaration No. 22-012-000600395 and Property Identification No. 059-12-0006-014-10 with an area of 4,927 sq. m. more or less located at Barangay of Kinawe, Municipality of Libona, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao, Philippines, more particularly described as follows: Description of Property Boundaries: North: NW.01427(G-2-D-7, PSD-10-077241); East: NE:014-11(G-2-B-2, PSD-10-066990) ;South: SE:014-14(F,PSD-182574);

West: 014-08, 09 & 07(G-2-D-2, G-2-D-3, G-2-D-6 of PSD-10-077241) 7. A parcel of land as Lot No. G-2-D-7, Survey No. Psd10-077241 as part of TCT No. T-133057 and with Tax Declaration No. 22-0120006-00398 and Property Identification No. 059-12-0006-014-27 with an area of 157 sq. m. more or less located at Barangay of Kinawe, Municipality of Libona, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao, Philippines, more particularly described as follows: Description of Property Boundaries: North: NW.010-41 (Road); East: NE:014-11(G-2-B-2, PSD10-066990); South: SE:014-05,07,08 & 10(G-2-D-4, G-2-D-6, G-2-D-2 & G-2-D-1 of PSD-10-077241; West: SW:014-04(G2-D-8, PSD-10-077241) 8. A parcel of land as Lot No. G-2-D-8, Survey No. Psd10-077241 as part of TCT No. T-133057 and with Tax Declaration No. 22-0120006-00399 and Property Identification No. 059-12-0006-014-04-1 with an area of 9,800 sq. m. more or less located at Barangay of Kinawe, Municipality of Libona, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao, Philippines, more particularly described as follows:

Description of Property Boundaries: North: NW.014-03 & 41(G-2-C,PSD10-007651(OLT) Road; East NE:01427, 05, 06 & 07(G-2-D-7, G-2-D-4, G-2-D-5, & G-2-D-6, PSD-10-077241); South: SE:014-14(F,PSD-182574);

West: 014-01(9,PSD-101311-017409) are the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE LATE SPOUSES MARIO LUMBAN BAGOLOR AND GUILLERMA BAZAR BAGOLOR. Made entered into by and among: The legal heirs of the late SPOUSES MARIO LUMBAN BAGOLOR AND GUILLERMA BAZAR BAGOLOR, namely: 1. AVE RUBY B. BACULANTA, of legal age, Filipino, married and with residence address at Purok 3-B, Gusa, Cagayan de Oro City, hereinafter referred to as HEIR; 2. ALAN B. BAGOLOR, of legal age, Filipino, married and with residence address at Zone 1, Igpit, Opol, Misamis Oriental, hereinafter referred to as HEIR; 3. ALDWIN B. BAGOLOR, of legal age, Filipino, widower and residing at Capistrano-Montalban, Cagayan de Oro City, hereinafter referred to as HEIR;

4. ARLYN B. SULEMA, of legal age, Filipino, married and residing at Zone 1, Buara, Bayabas, Cagayan de Oro City, hereinafter referred to as HEIR; 5. AIREN B. SABALDANA, of legal age, Filipino, married and residing at Block 31, House 13, Pagatpat, Cagayan de Oro City; and

6. ARMIE B. FELICILDA, of legal age, Filipino, married and residing at Purok

6, Poblacion, Remedios T. Romualdez, Agusan del Norte, hereinafter referred to as HEIR as per Doc. No. 90; Page No. 19; Book No. 20; Series of 2023. Under the Notarial Registry of ATTY.

Notice is hereby given that the late ANTONIO ABADILLA PIZARRO, JR. AND RESURRECCION CASTRO PIZARRO (hereinafter referred to as “DECEASED” for brevity) who respectively died without any will on November 26, 2019 and May 26, 2014 at Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines; THAT, the DECEASED, at the time of their death, left the following parcels of land with their respective improvements: TD/TCT NO. 1. TCT No. N-149010; LOCATION OF PROPERTY Quezon City; TYPE OF PROPERTY Residential; LAND AREA 496 sq.m.; REGISTERED OWNER Resurreccion Castro Pizarro; TD/TCT NO. 2. TCT No. T-6604; LOCATION OF PROPERTY Lunocan, Manolo Fortich Bukidnon; TYPE OF PROPERTY Agricultural Land; LAND AREA 7.7592 has.; REGISTERED OWNER Antonio A. Pizarro, Jr.; TD/TCT NO. 3. TCT No. T-7932; LOCATION OF PROPERTY Lunocan, Manolo Fortich Bukidnon; TYPE OF PROPERTY Agricultural Land; LAND AREA 7.2901 has.; REGISTERED OWNER Antonio A. Pizarro, Jr.; TD/TCT NO. 4. OCT No. P-5630; LOCATION OF PROPERTY Cawayan, Lantapan Bukidnon; TYPE OF PROPERTY Agricultural Land; LAND AREA 15.5405 has.; REGISTERED OWNER Antonio A. Pizarro, Jr.; TD/ TCT NO. 5. TD No. 16-01-18774 & TD No. 16-01-18775 LOCATION OF PROPERTY North Poblacion, Maramag Bukidnon; TYPE OF PROPERTY Plants and Building; LAND AREA ; REGISTERED OWNER Antonio A. Pizarro, Jr.; TD/TCT NO. OCT No. P-4595; LOCATION OF PROPERTY North Poblacion, Maramag Bukidnon; TYPE OF PROPERTY Agricultural Land; LAND AREA 2.7797 has.; REGISTERED OWNER Antonio A. Pizarro, Jr.; TD/ TCT NO. OCT No. 5895; LOCATION OF PROPERTY Alae Manolo Fortich Bukidnon; TYPE OF PROPERTY Agricultural land; LAND AREA 3195 sqm.; REGISTERED OWNER Antonio A. Pizarro, Jr. are the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF ANTONIO ABADILLA PIZARRO, JR. AND RESURRECCION CASTROPIZARRO. Made and entered into in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, by and between the following:

1. SOLITA CASIÑO-PIZARRO, of legal age, Filipino, widow, and a resident of Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental;

2. EPENITO ANTONIO GUERRERO CASIÑO PIZARRO, of legal age, married and a resident of Halifax, Nova Scotia;

3. MARIA KATRINA PIZARROTATTRIE, of legal age, married, and a resident of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia;

4. JULALEE PIZARRO-CANO, of legal age, Filipino, widow, and a resident of Cagayan de Oro City;

5. ROSAMUND ELEANOR PIZARRO-MORADAS, of legal age, married, and a resident of Mississauga, Ontario;

6. ANTONIO CASTRO PIZARRO, III, of legal age, Filipino, married, and a resident of Don Carlos Bukidnon; 7. FARADIVA FRANCISCA PIZARRO-BOLONIA, of legal age, married, and a resident of Basildon Essex, United Kingdom;

8. TROY FRANCIS CASTRO PIZARRO, of legal age, Filipino, married, and a resident of Cagayan de Oro City;

9. OMARADJI CASTRO PIZARRO, of legal age, Filipino, married, and a resident of Cagayan de Oro City;

10. RENEE ELlZABETH PIZARRO-SANTIAGO, of legal age, Filipino, married, and a resident of Cagayan de Oro City;

11. ROSEMARIE ZAMORA-PIZARRO, of legal age, Filipino, widow, and a resident of Cagayan de Oro City;

12. LYZA MARIE IZABEL PIZARRO-MANIGSACA, of legal age, Filipino, married, and a resident of Cagayan de Oro City;

13. CASSANDRA JESSICA ZAMORA PIZARRO, of legal age, Filipino, single, and a resident of Cagayan de Oro City;

14. FATIMA RESURRECCION CASTRO PIZARRO, of legal age Filipino, single/ annulled, and a resident of Malaybalay City Bukidnon;

15. PAUL ANTHONY CASTRO PIZARRO, of legal age, Filipino, married, and a resident of Cagayan de Oro City; THAT to the best knowledge and information of the abovenamed HEIRS, the said DECEASED , at the time of their death, left no debts whatsoever; as per Doc. No.395; Page No. 79; Book No. 5; Series of 2022. Under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. ARMEN RASHID O. MALAWANI.

MISS Gusa 2023 candidate Decere Yvone Calonia smiles after their swimsuit competition last Wednesday. Gusa is a barangay in Cagayan de Oro City. PHOTO SUPPLIED

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