Mindanao Daily News (December 27, 2022)

Transport coops want same loan benefits with Agri sector

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This warning comes from the National Consolidated Transport Union (NCTU) Mindanao Area Coordinator Joel Gabatan saying the government loan policy for the transport modernization must be reviewed thoroughly the soonest time possible.

Gabatan said agricultural cooperatives enjoy an almost interest-free scheme while the transport cooperatives under the so-called Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) find it hard to swallow the high interest rates being offered to transport vehicle

loan borrowers.

Transport cooperatives are being imposed with a loan window of 5 percent Equity, 6 percent annual Interest with 7 years to pay while loans for agricultural cooperatives enjoy the best support from the government wIth NO equity and NO interest rate with only 3 percent service charge, a staggering disparity of loan services offered for the transport cooperatives.

“This disparity of loan services has created a disturbing divide among these sectors that would

Surigao, Agusan communities flooded on Christmas Day

By Alexander Lopez

BUTUAN CITY – Some parts of Surigao del Norte and Agusan del Norte experienced heavy rains on Saturday night and greeted Christmas Day on Sunday with floods.

Strong winds also forced the Philippine Coast Guard stations in Surigao del Norte and Siargao Island to tem -

porarily suspend sea travels.

The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) dispatched personnel to Gigaquit, Surigao del Norte as families were rescued in the villages of Mahanub, Villaflor, Ipil, Cambo-ayon and Poniente with the help of the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management

soon brew into an industry unrest if left unchecked by the Marcos administration at the onset of year 2023”, Gabatan said.

Loans for the transport cooperatives are treated like

commercial loans plus the voluminous requirements that are hardly attainable by ordinary transport cooperatives, Gabatan said.

The government is urged to put up a Transport Credit

Council similar to the AgrIcultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC) of the Department of Agriculture to synchronize all credit policies and programs in support of the transport

modernization program. Gabatan said the transport sector is equally important with that of the agricultural sector as forerunners of the Philippine

Rescue ops greet NorMin LGUs on Christmas as flooding continues

By Nef Luczon CAGAYAN DE ORO

CITY – Christmas did not come easy to some local government units in Northern Mindanao as they welcomed the supposed most joyous event of the year by rescuing stranded residents amid flooding in many parts of the region over the weekend.

In Misamis Occidental province, Gov. Henry Oaminal has called on local Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DRRM) units to expand their operations to the affected barangays and urged the public to go to evacuation centers if they live in danger zones.

"Please support the designated evacuation centers because it's for everyone's welfare, and don't worry in your stay because the provincial government is ready to provide your needs," he said during a press briefing Sunday.

Initial reports from Region 10 DRRM Council (RDRRMC-10) showed that the town of Jimenez evacuated 2,274 residents, or 454 families while 124 residents of 51 families from Sinacaban also went

to evacuation centers.

The town of Sinacaban also reported infrastructure damage worth PHP280,000 from power lines and water system pipelines.

The city government of Oroquieta and the towns

of Calamba, Aloran and Tudela have yet to submit their evacuation figures.

Ozamiz City has also reported flooding in some city streets and barangays.

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port modernization is doomed to fail if not offered the same loan benefits with that of the Agriculture Sector.

The traditional jeepneys currently plying the streets

CHRISTMAS RESCUE. Personnel from the Bureau of Fire Protection, local police and Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office rescue residents in flooded Purok 1, Barangay Mahanub, Gigaquit, Surigao del Norte on Christmas Sunday (Dec. 25, 2022). Rescue operations were also done in the villages of Villaflor, Ipil, Cambo-ayon and Poniente. (Courtesy of BFP-Gigaquit)

HOLIDAY RESPONSE. The situation in some parts of Misamis Occidental province where rescuers and volunteers respond to evacuate affected residents after flooding greeted them on Christmas Day. (Photos courtesy of Misamis Occidental Provincial Police Office)

‘Once-in-a-generation’ storm kills 17

NEW YORK –At least 17 people died while 1.7 million homes and workplaces nationwide were left with no power following an arctic snowstorm that hit the US on Christmas eve, the National Weather Service (NWS) said.

The NWS announced that the freezing winds coming from the Arctic, and described as “oncein-a-generation” storm, affected about two-thirds of the country.

It is expected to continue to have a significant impact on the central and eastern parts of the country at the end of the week.

Media reports said at 17 people were killed and many others injured in traffic accidents, while authorities warned that the visibility had dropped to zero due to the snowstorm,

with wind gusts reaching up to 115 kilometers (over 71.45 miles) per hour in some areas.

According to the Power Outage website, more than 1.7 million homes and business places across the country remain without electricity, while officials warned that it may take days to restore the supply.

More than 200 million people are expected to be affected by the freezing temperatures in the US.

State of emergency

A state of emergency has been declared in several states, including New York, Virginia, Kentucky, Georgia, North Carolina and Oklahoma, while US President Joe Biden urged citizens to heed the warnings.

The flight tracking website FlightAware reported that more than

8,000 flights were canceled and more than 25,000 flights were delayed ahead of the Christmas and New Year holidays.

‘Once-in-a-generation’

PBBM economic programs on right track: solon

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s first six months in office saw pledges of billions of dollars in investments from his foreign travels, a clear sign that the country’s economy is on the right track.

In a radio interview on Saturday, Senator Francis Tolentino said the diplomatic relations policy of the administration managed to convince foreign investors to do business in the country.

As reported by the Department of Trade

and Industry, the President managed to net at least USD23.6 billion from his visits to Indonesia, Singapore, the United States, Cambodia and Thailand.

The President’s recent visit to Brussels, Belgium also secured PHP9.8 billion in investment pledges.

“Maganda ang takbo ng ating ekonomiya lalo na sa sektor ng agrikultura. Ang investment pledges na nakuha ng ating Pangulo ay bunga din ng maayos na polisiya sa ugnayang diplomatiko (Our

economy is doing well, specially the agriculture sector. The investment pledges secured by the President were the result of a good diplomatic policy),” Tolentino said.

The report likewise showed that the Board of Investments and the Philippine Economic Zone Authority have a combined approved investment of PHP402 billion, which could generate around 54,217 jobs for Filipinos.

Tolentino expects 2023 to be an even more prosperous year for the Philippines.

Meanwhile, the 197page report regarding the alleged fraudulent laptop purchase of the Procurement ServiceDepartment of Budget and Management for the Department of Education will be released in January, according to Tolentino who chairs the Blue Ribbon Committee. (PNA)

storm

In the US, on Dec. 21, national and local weather reporting agencies had warned of severe cold and snowy weather conditions

that could be seen "once in a generation."

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) had announced that cold weather

conditions that have not been experienced in the last 40 years are approaching in some parts of the country.

It was also reported that the storm would be equivalent to the pressure of a category three hurricane in the Great Lakes region of the country on the Canadian border.

Due to the storm, the ground floors of some hospitals and businesses on New Jersey's coastline were submerged by the waters of the overflowing Hudson River, while many vehicles were damaged by the flood.

Coastal areas of Queens and Brooklyn were also damaged by rising ocean waters, while waves brought by high winds left some streets and habitats along the coastline unusable. (Anadolu)

155 Reds surrender to police since January

By Christopher Lloyd Caliwan

MANILA – A total of 155 members of the Communist Party of the Philippines - New People's Army (CPP-NPA) have surrendered to different police units in Metro Manila from January to Dec. 26 this year, the National Capital Region Police (NCRPO) said Monday.

Since January, 16 were arrested and one died in a police operation.

The latest to surrender Monday were 55 former members of the rebel group and turned over to the authorities their firearms and ammunition.

Following the death of their leader, CPP founding chair Jose Maria Sison, the government has urged the rebels to give up the armed struggle and return to mainstream society.

"We believe that despite the difference in

belief and ideology, we are one in pursuing a safe and progressive community for our children and families." NCRPO chief Maj. Gen. Jonnel Estomo said in a media statement.

"We never meant to ‘red tag’ anybody. We only call for peace and unity. This decade-long armed conflict has brought so much violence in our country already. It is high time to finally end this, move on, and unite towards the betterment of

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this nation," he added.

During the event, surrenderers took their oath of allegiance to the government, renounced their membership and ideologies, as well as partook in the ceremonial turn-over of firearms and ripping of rebel flags.

They are now under the custody of the NCRPO for debriefing and will get assistance for their enrollment to the government’s Enhanced Comprehensive and Local Integration Program. (PNA)

'ONCE-IN-A-GENERATION' STORM At least 17 people died because of an arctic snowstorm that hit the US on Christmas eve. A state of emergency has been declared in some states. (Anadolu)

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (Courtesy of BBM Facebook)

Former NPA rebels (NCRPO photo)

Antique’s cultural bearers preserve ‘Komedya’

By Annabel Consuelo Petinglay

SAN JOSE DE BUENAVIS-

TA, Antique – The cultural bearers in Antique province have been lauded for their work in preserving the “Komedya,” a play in verse that was introduced by the Spaniards, and used to be the popular form of entertainment since the 15th century.

Richard Magbanua, a local researcher, said the Komedya was preserved because the cultural bearers in Antique trained the next generation, their students, or the people of the community on how to perform it, in honor of their town’s patron saint, or as a form of thanksgiving.

“Komedya is still being performed during fiestas, festivals and other significant gatherings because of the cultural bearers,” he said in an interview Friday.

According to his research, Magbanua said Antique's Komedya revolves around the plot where the queen or princess is being pursued by her ardent lover, that ended into a sword and dagger fight because of the rejection.

Komedya also portrays the clash between the Moors and the Christians.

“The war drama is accompanied by the community brass band with a repertoire of diverse and distinctive marches,” Magbanua said.

Earlier, Antique Representative Antonio Agapito Legarda lauded the cultural bearers for preserving the Komedya “despite the passage of time.”

“The Komedya is the highlight or specimen of our rich

tradition, culture and heritage and it defines us as individuals,” Legarda said during the Komedya performance on Dec. 21 at the old capitol building in this capital town as part of the Binirayan Festival. Senate Pro-Tempore Loren Legarda also expressed her support in preserving the rich tradition, culture and history of her home province. In a message delivered by

Rep. Legarda, the lady senator said “it is important that the cultural bearers be recognized for their talents.”

The cultural bearers who were given recognition during the event were Jerry Baclagon, Nelly Marquez Albario, Agustin Española, Leonardo Arcenio Mendoza, Jennifer Davido Rizardo, Nena Blas, Mc Laurence Saligumba and Wenifredo Marcelo. (PNA)

DA rolls out 'Kadiwa ng Pasko' in Central Luzon

By Zorayda Tecson sale until Dec. 29.

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The Department of Agriculture (DA) has started to roll out "Kadiwa ng Pasko" stalls in Central Luzon as part of the government’s efforts to offer consumers more affordable noche buena goods and agricultural products.

The DA, through the Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division (AMAD), has put up the Kadiwa ng Pasko at the provincial capitol compound here on Dec. 19 where a wide array of locally-manufactured products and fresh farm produce are put on

In Bulacan, the Kadiwa ng Pasko was launched in Barangay Mulawin, City of San Jose del Monte last Wednesday.

Carmencita Nogoy, senior agriculturist and chief of DA-AMAD Region 3, said on Friday that this initiative is in partnership with other government agencies such as the Department of Trade and Industry, Department of the Interior and Local Government, Department of Social Welfare and Development, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources and National Food Authority,

CHEAPER NOCHE BUENA ITEMS. Fresh fruits, vegetables and other products are on sale at the Kadiwa ng Pasko outlet at the Provincial

KOMEDYA. Komedya is one of the events that add color to Antique province’s Binirayan Festival on Dec. 21, 2022. Richard Magbanua, a local researcher, says cultural bearers are instrumental in preserving the Komedya that was introduced by the Spaniards in the 15th century. (PNA photo by Annabel Consuelo J. Petinglay)

Capitol Compound, City of San Fernando, Pampanga from Dec. 19-29, 2022. The Department of Agriculture (DA), together with other government agencies, rolled out the stalls in several parts of Central Luzon as part of the government’s efforts to offer consumers more affordable noche buena goods and agricultural products. (Photo courtesy of the Department of Agriculture Region 3)

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Kim’s Dream

For Liberating the Poor & the Oppressed

Farmers in Sitio Kibaritan, Malinao, Kalilangan, Bukidnon are now living in hunger and in extreme poverty as their farms planted with various crops such as corn, root-crops, vegetables, sugar-cane, etc. Have either been tractored, buck-hoed or griddered by military men as instructed by military superiors. The non-stop destruction of their farms is based on the contention of the AFP that Kibaritan is part of the 42,000-ha. military reservation by virtue of Presidential Proclamation 134. But such military declaration has been belied by no less than the lawyer-mayor of Kalilangan Bukidnon , Mayor Raymon Charl Gamboa, as he categorically declared that Kibaritan has never been a part of military reservation as the present occupants have been tilling their farm lands for more than 40, 50, or 60 years already when their grandparents began tilling their land since the fifties. As pointed out by the honorable Mayor, “Kibaritan has been classified as alienable & disposable and the present occupants have already acquired prior rights. It is

so dangerous to convert the Sitio into military reservation as it is already a community with a Chapel, an Elementary School and a Day-care Center.” What is applicable is Executive Order 75 signed by Pres. Rodrigo Roa Duterte in 2019 which has already over-ruled PP 134.

But such warning from the Mayor himself has been totally disregarded to the detriment of the children, many of whom have already developed phobia and are panicking. The blasting of cannons at dawn from 3am to 7am has created so much phobia to the community especially to the children who are shouting in fear and some decided not to go to school anymore. The non-stop firing of guns and the blasting of cannons are continuously instilling fear and havoc to the children as they would recall that horrible incident which happened on March 25, 2016 when three children were victims of the blasting of an UXO (Unidentified Explosive Ordnance). There is no greater painful site on earth than to see the father of the two of the dead three victim children shouting in

Speaking Out

Behind the headlines

By Ben Ematar

THE groundbreaking of the city hospital in Lumbia deserves an standing ovation from every Kagay-anon including those living in foreign lands. I am so proud of this project of the city government and certainly Mayor Oscar Moreno deserves commendations.

The city has grown a lot in terms of population, business firms and employment and whether we like it or not, every now and then we get ill and badly need the services of doctors in the hospital. I see the government has opened its eyes and now focused its mind on the problem of health. What makes it even more amazing is the fact that deposit of patients on emergency cases has been removed, thus patients can now be treated even without the required down payment. I would suggest poor people who are financially hard up be treated for free. The government must have a special budget for them. My sincere congratulations to the city government for the outstanding project.

Another thing that the city government and the police should do is dismantle illegal gambling

and prostitution in the city. Operators of gambling have mushroomed and having liberty of putting up the illegal acts without permits and licenses. The real victims are the poor residents who are being robbed of their money. Prostitution is everywhere and has been giving the city a real shame. Visit some massage parlors and you will see what I mean of prostitution.

I am in favor of extending martial law in Mindanao. I have not heard of abuses from the authorities, unlike the Marcos regime. The rebels must be defeated now. They are a nuisance and destructive. The government must restore peace and order in Mindanao to attract foreign investors that could propel growth and development. They have been fighting the government for nothing. Some of them became extortionists and blackmailers.

It is rainy days. We should be ready for any eventuality like floods, destruction of bridges, buildings, etc. I learned the bridge in Musimusi, Balingasag was destroyed by floods due to heavy rains.

Motorists take the route in Claveria-Gingoog highway, but expressed fears of NPA

tears while gathering the blasted organs of his dead children while the dogs were also running for the blasted parts of the body. Having been organized into The Kibaritan Farmers Higaonon Tribe Agricultural Cooperative, these victims of massive oppression are now shouting, “Our land is not for war but for food!

KAMI PO AY TAO, HINDI BASURA.” Except for the honorable Mayor and ViceMayor of Kalilangan, no one seems to listen -thus, amidst so much despair, they have discovered some shocking and unbelievable information that the DENR under the then Secretaryship of Sec. Cimatu, a former AFP General and Sec. Lorenzana, the then Secretary of the DND had come -up with a Memorandum of Agreement, as narrated by Atty. Ban Michael Pacuribot, Chief Legal Officer of DENR Region 10 and CENDRO Felicisimo Escuadro, that Sitio Kibaritan was the subject of a Relocation Survey done by three geodetic firms that have been paid 20 mil-

attack. Watch for your kids who might go to school with wet clothes. Getting wet may cause fever and other ailment. I have been saying there only two seasons in our country the wet and dry seasons

We should help the evacuees from Marawi return to their homes. I heard some of them have lost their house due to fire or machine gun bullets. Big time businessmen must participate in the rebuilding of the severely damaged city hit by war.

If you have the time, please attend the Misa de Gallo in the church near you. I wish I could, but the freezing temperature at near zero would make me chill. Celebrate Christmas in the church, not just in malls. Remember Christmas is a religious affair - - the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Some world leaders do not believe in Christ the reason why they cannot reconcile with peace. They like war, violence and other foolish actuations. I hope for peace on Earth. Peace be with you. Let Jesus Christ resides in your heart.

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DOH-7 says firecracker injuries in C. Visayas down by 58%

CEBU CITY – The Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) on Monday reported that the number of fireworksrelated injuries on Christmas eve has decreased by 58 percent from 24 in 2021 to only 10 cases this year.

The Regional Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (RESU)-5 reported nine cases of firecracker injury as of Monday, in several towns in the Cebu province.

The report said only one case was reported in Bohol province.

Dr. Eugenia Mercedes Cañal, RESU-7 cluster head, said there are zero injuries due to firecrackers in the highly urbanized cities of Cebu, Lapu-Lapu, and

Mandaue as well as in the province of Negros Oriental and Siquijor.

She said the figures from the previous report may differ due to late reports submitted and for further verification.

The DOH-7 launched on Dec. 13 the “Oplan Iwas Paputok’ campaign to remind the public to be extra careful as Dr. Jaime Bernadas, its regional director, said they have aimed for “zero firecracker-related incidents” during the Christmas and New Year.

However, Bernadas said his projection for an increase in the number of injuries in firecracker incidents, citing the peoples’ eagerness to return to pre-pandemic normalcy in

celebrating the holidays, did not happen as the cases significantly went down this year. “People may no longer be familiar with how to use

firecrackers because the past two years, we didn’t use them. That’s why we

10 NPA rebels surrender, yield firearms in central Negros

By Nanette Guadalquiver

BACOLOD CITY –

Ten Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army (CPP-NPA) rebels have surrendered and yielded firearms to the military and police in central Negros Island from Dec. 20 to 22, a report from the Philippine Army's 62nd Infantry Battalion (62IB) said.

Capt. Dorcesimo Cuyag Jr., civil-military operations officer of the 62IB based in Isabela town, Negros Occidental province, said the 10 rebels were turned over to the Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (TF-ELCAC) of Guihulngan City during a ceremony Monday.

The CPP is commemorating its 54th founding anniversary today, Dec. 26.

"The timing is a blow to the CPP. They have no reason to celebrate because their people have already surrendered. It is us who should celebrate this victory," Cuyag told the Philippine News Agency.

He said the rebels, who are all members of the Central Negros Front 1, Komiteng Rehiyon-Negros Cebu Bohol Siquijor, decided to leave the armed struggle after realizing

the CPP-NPA's pointless ideology, and experiencing so much exhaustion and hunger while trying to evade pursuing government troops.

Among those who surrendered were father and son Crasiolo "Claire" Landisa, 53, and Redgen "Anghel" Landisa, 22, who were the first to yield on Dec. 20.

The elder Landisa spent 38 years in the armed revolution as he joined the NPA in 1984, Cuyag said.

They brought with them an M16 A1 rifle, a Colt M203 .40mm grenade launcher, and a .45-caliber pistol.

On Dec. 21, Boging "Jona" Cantila, 52, who was with the NPA for 13 years, and her son Joel "Prince" Sta. Ana, 23, turned themselves in along with their four comrades, Crisel "Tadlong" Fat, 39; Jerome "Bradely" Bitongga, 36; Ricky "Bugtong" Saraguelles, 32; and Rodney "Gary" Pasatiempo, 25.

Siblings Jercel "Be-an" Gonzaga, 27, and Ronel "Robert" Gonzaga, 33, also surrendered with a Magnum .357 revolver and a .45-caliber pistol on Dec. 22.

Cuyag said they have long wanted to surrender, but were hesitant because of rumors that soldiers would harm them once they do so.

"Recently, they were able to listen to our radio program and learned that the government is willing to help them. They ap -

proached the 62IB and we asked the assistance of the Philippine National Police. At first, there were only two of them, and when the six others knew that they have been treated well, they followed suit. Then the next day, two more surrendered," he added.

Cuyag said the 10 were able to celebrate Christmas for the first time in years while they stayed at the camp of 62IB.

"They were so happy to gather together on Dec. 24. We prepared food for them. They ate and sang together. This was something they did not experience when they were away from their families and they were just hungry and weary during Christmas," he said.

In a statement, Guihulngan City Mayor Filomeno Reyes, chair of the local TF-ELCAC, said the surrenderers have finally realized that they were deceived into joining the CPP-NPA after being promised a better life through armed revolution.

"This false propaganda has been proliferated far too long. Let us all wake up from this deception. Come back to the fold of the law and work with the government for an authentic better life for all," he said. (PNA)

really have to take care to avoid injuries,” Bernadas said.

The health department identified kwitis, triangle, lantaka, flying tiger, and hotdog as the top five firecrackers that are causing injuries.

The DOH-7 continued to encourage the public to use alternative ways of making noise to meet the New Year, citing the danger posed by firecrackers. (PNA)

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

This EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS , made and executed in the City of Malaybalay, Province of Bukidnon, Philippines, by and between: LUZ GIL QUIMBA (widow), LERMA Q. BANASIHAN (married), ALSON GIL QUIMBA (married), TERESITA Q. CANDOLE (married), ROGER GIL QUIMBA (single) and SUSAN Q. FLORIDO (married), of legal ages, all Filipino citizens and with the common residence at Halapitan, San Fernando, Bukidnon. WITNESSETH; THAT WHEREAS SALVO PIAO QUIMBA Filipino Citizen at the time of his death on November 10, 2019, died intestate, leaving the real property situated in Halapitan, San Fernando, Bukidnon, Philippines particularly described to wit: ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. P-11956 “ A PARCEL OF LAND described as Lot 3572, CSD-542-D, Situated at Barangay Halapitan, Municipality of San Fernando, Province of Bukidnon and Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of FORTY-FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY-SIX (44,456) square meters more or less.”

ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. P-17493

“ A PARCEL OF LAND described as Lot 1502, CSD-542-D. Situated at Barangay Halapitan, Municipality of San Fernando, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of SIX HUNDRED THIRTY-SIX (636) square meters more or less.

WHEREAS , the parties hereto, who are all of legal age, are the sole and only heirs of the decedent they being the surviving spouse and legitimate children, respectively, of the deceased; WHEREAS, there are no known debts or obligations due against the estate of the said decedent; and WHEREAS , it is to the best interest of the parties hereto to settle and partition extra-judicially and adjudicate among themselves the above-described real property in the form and manner herein set forth; NOW , THEREFORE , for and in consideration of the premises, and invoking the provisions of Section 1 Rule 74 of the Rules of Court of the Philippine, the parties hereto do, by these presents, agree to settle and partition extra-judicially the above-described property and adjudicate the same among themselves the above-described property in the following manner:

That LUZ GIL QUIMBA, LERMA Q. BANASIHAN, ALSON GIL QUIMBA, TERESITA Q. CANDOLE and ROGER GIL

for and in consideration of love and affection, and as an act of liberality and generosity, hereby voluntarily WAIVE all their rights and freely GIVE , TRANSFER and CONVEY all their share over the subject properties in favor to SUSAN Q. FLORIDO , embraced and cover the ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. P-11956

;

That LUZ GIL QUIMBA,

CANDOLE AND

Q. BA-

FLORIDO for and in consideration of love and affection, and as an act of liberality and generosity, hereby voluntarily WAIVE all their rights and freely GIVE TRANSFER and CONVEY all their share over the subject properties in favor to ROGER GIL QUIMBA . Embraces and cover the ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. P-17493

Subject however, to the liabilities imposed by section 4, Rule 74 of the Rules of Court, in favor of any other possible heirs, creditors and other persons who might be deprived of their lawful participation in the estate of the decedent, for a period of two years.

That we hereby affirm that we have executed the foregoing instrument out of our own voluntary free will without force, intimidation or violence upon our person and have no claim or demand against each other.

Is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. ASIS G. CUBILLAN , Notary Public per Doc No. 39 ; Page No. 9 ; Book No. LXXIII ; Series of 2022

QUIMBA

LERMA

NASIHAN, ALSON GIL QUIMBA, TERESITA Q.

SUSAN Q.

(PNA file photo)

SURRENDER. Some of the 10 Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army (CPP-NPA) rebels in central Negros who surrendered to the Philippine Army and the Philippine National Police last week. On Monday (Dec. 26, 2022), the 62nd Infantry Battalion turned them over to the Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict of Guihulngan City in Negros Oriental during a ceremony that coincided with the CPP's 54th founding anniversary. (Photo courtesy of 62nd Infantry Battalion, Philippine Army)

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Gasoline, kerosene prices going up, lower for diesel

By Kris Crismundo

MANILA – Oil companies are set to adjust fuel prices by less than PHP1 per liter starting 12:01 a.m. Tuesday.

In separate advisories, Caltex, Cleanfuel, Petro Gazz and Seaoil said they will slash diesel prices by PHP0.20 per liter while increasing gasoline prices by PHP0.95 per liter.

Caltex and Seaoil will also hike kerosene prices by PHP0.50 per liter.

Firms increased oil prices last week, bringing a net increase of PHP24.40 per liter on gasoline prices, PHP34.50 per liter on diesel prices and PHP26.85 per liter since the start of the year.

PH stocks index slips as peso keeps footing vs. US dollar

By Joann Villanueva

MANILA – Fears for global slowdown given the tightening moves of central banks resulted to the decline of the Philippines’ main equities index on Friday but the peso ended sideways against the US dollar.

The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) shed 0.55 percent, or 35.91 points, to 6,541.03 points.

All Shares followed with a drop of 0.28 percent, or 9.79 points, to 3,432.47 points.

Most of the sectoral indices tracked the main index,

namely Holding Firms, 0.95 percent; Financials, 0.85 percent; Property, 0.78 percent; and Mining and Oil, 0.38 percent.

On the other hand, industrial gained by 0.42 percent and Services by 0.36 percent.

Volume reached 1.91 billion shares amounting to PHP3.14 billion.

Decliners led advancers at 94 to 72 while 46 shares were unchanged.

“Philippine shares were sold off ahead of the long weekend as investors worried that over tightening

from central banks worldwide could force the economy into a downturn,” Luis Limlingan, Regina Capital Development Corporation

(RCDC) head of sales, said.

For one, US Federal Reserve’s key rates have been hiked by a total of 425 basis

In a recent blog, the World Bank said global oil prices remain volatile amid demand woes and tight supply.

“Crude oil prices have fallen by about one-third from their June highs but remain extremely volatile.

Slowing global growth and concerns about a global recession have thus far outweighed worries about insufficient oil supply,” it said.

The World Bank forecasted the global average price of oil next year at USD92 per barrel, lower than the projected average price for end-2022 at USD100 per barrel.

It said that despite the slowing down oil price forecast for 2023, it will remain above the five-year average of USD60 per barrel.

“For supply, these include EU (European Union) sanctions on Russia and the G7 oil price cap, OPEC+ production capacity, the outlook for US (United States) shale oil, and the use and refilling of strategic oil inventories. For demand, they include a potential global recession and the easing of Covid-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) restrictions in China,” it added. (PNA)

Head teacher

By VINCENT LILOC VALDE Jr. Head Teacher Kanangkaan Elementary School Claveria West District

A head master, head instructor, bureaucrat, headmistress, head, chancellor, principal or school director (sometimes another title is used) is the staff member of a school with the greatest responsibility for the management of the school. In some English-speaking countries, the title for this role is principal.

their efforts to elevate the school to the best level of learning achievements for the students, best teaching skills for the teachers and best work environment for support staff.[

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on October 8, 2011 at Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, both petitioners had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this Court, both of them can be served summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their resident at Purok 2, 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 years, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; petitioner seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on October 8, 2011 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 January 2, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners.

SO ORDERED.

Iligan City, Philippines, this 9th of December, 2022.

FELISAN. GRONGAN Regional Director MDN: Dec 20, 27, 2022 & Jan. 3, 2023

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than ________________________ (SGD) POL P. YURO Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: Dec 20 & 27, 2022

School principals are stewards of learning and managing supervisors of their schools. They aim to provide vision and leadership to all stakeholders in the school and create a safe and peaceful environment to achieve the mission of learning and educating at the highest level. They guide the day to day school business and oversee all activities conducted by the school. They bear the responsibility of all decision making and are accountable for

While some head teachers still do some teaching themselves, in most larger schools, most of their duties are managerial and pastoral. They are often used to discipline misbehaving students, help organize school sponsored activities and teachers report to them.

The other main responsibilities of a headteacher include: developing and maintaining school policies and rules. The motivation, management, and discipline of staff. Making sure that teachers have access to important educational resources. Overseeing the recruitment process within the school.

MIXED. Recession concerns affected the local bourse on Friday (Dec. 23, 2022) resulting to its slide after days of rally. On the other hand, the peso ended the day sideways against the US dollar, bolstered by the higher remittance inflows from overseas Filipino workers for the Christmas holiday. (PNA file photo)

MINDANAO DAILY

TRUTH. JUSTICE. PROGRESS.

FEATURE

Valley View Township soon to rise in Tagoloan, MisOr

By Ruffy T. Magbanua

This industrial town in Misamis Oriental is poised to host a 4-B residential township project in a 14-hectare prime property in barangay Sta. Ana by real estate developer RGJ Realty Corporation.

RJG Realty Corporation Chairman Romeo ‘Nonong’ Jalosjos of the famed Dakak Resort and Gloria de Dapitan fantasy land and snow world announced this newest residential project in Misamis Oriental to support the government’s housing program under the Marcos administration.

A groundbreaking ceremony is set on January 15, 2023 with President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos as special guest of honor, a bosom family friend of the Jalosjos clan of Dapitan City in Zamboanga del Norte.

Valley View Township is a green residential address with amenities of urban life in a themed-park residential township nestled on top of a hill kissed with greeneries overlooking Macajalar Bay.

RGJ Realty Corporation Executive Vice President Jesus ‘Ritchie’ Salloman said the amenities are reminiscent of contemporary living which include 12-storey condominiums spread in eight clusters, 32 units of high-end villas neatly nestled in extended ridge of the property, and well-planned roads and pathways.

Other facilities are swimming pools, clubhouse, convenient stores, fitness gym and ample parking spaces.

Designed by a renowned architect and urban planner, Valley View Township takes pride of its amenities set in a country living associated with a relaxed urban lifestyle.

Dubbed as the Jewel of the South, Valley View Township offers today’s community living in an urban setting completely removed from the hectic energy of city life with more privacy and autonomy at slowed-down pace amid clean air and scents of Tagoloan hills and valleys, Salloman added.

Mindanao Kidapawan ranks 1st in energy efficiency nationwide

By John Andrew Tabugoc

KIDAPAWAN CITY, North Cotabato – The city government has topped the 2022 Energy Efficiency Excellence Award for the City Government category organized by the Department of Energy (DOE).

The award aims to promote the implementation of energy management systems and best practices on energy efficiency in all designated estab -

lishments, including local and government facilities.

Mayor Jose Paolo Evangelista said Friday the recognition reflects the local governments "commitment to serve better with less expense from government funds.

Evangelista received the award Thursday during ceremonies held in Manila.

According to Evangelista, the city won the award after highlight -

ing some of its best practices that curbed the consumption of electricity and oil in the local government operations.

The practices included the right usage of air conditioning units, computers, lights, and other electric devices in offices and facilities owned by the city government.

Installations of light emitting diode (LED) bulbs and solar lights

along the city streets; and the mounting of a Global Positioning System in all local government unit-owned vehicles to monitor the consumption of oil usage were also implemented.

These efficiency measures, Evangelista said, saved the city at least 17,805 kWh on electricity and 56,822 liters on fuel consumption, respectively. (PNA)

Heavy rains dampen Christmas celebrations in Caraga

By Alexander Lopez

BUTUAN CITY – Heavy rains lashing most parts of the Caraga Region since Saturday have forced residents to abandon their abodes for safety due to floods.

The local government units (LGUs) have mobilized their respective disaster response teams as rainfall warnings were issued on Sunday in the provinces of Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, and Dinagat Islands.

In its report on Monday (Dec. 26), the Department of Social Welfare and Development in the Caraga Region (DSWD-13) said 1,554 families or 6,265 individuals were directly affected by flooding incidents in Surigao del Norte, Agusan del Norte, and Dinagat Islands as of Sunday.

rently staying in 30 evacuation centers in the affected provinces while the rest are with their relatives and friends.

“Ongoing assessment and validation are still being conducted on the total number of partially and totally damaged houses,” the DSWD-13 said.

The agency added that it has PHP52.88 million worth of stockpile and standby funds ready for augmentation upon the request LGUs in the region.

A total of 9,762 family food packs are also ready for augmentation at the DSWD regional warehouse here.

“The affected LGUs are advised to submit a request if they need relief augmentation for the affected families,” the DSWD-13 said.

Esperanza NEXUS starts the limited face-to-face classes

By: Consesa D. Ebdao Teacher III Esperanza National High School

Staying true to its commitment to deliver safe and quality education, Esperanza NEXUS started the conduct of the limited face-to-face classes on April 18, 2022.

Esperanza National High School and Esperanza Senior High School are the first school in the District of Kinoguitan to physically start the classes after it secured the DILG and DepEd safety seal, and after it conducted a class simulation.

In the first phase of the limited face-to-face classes, only four sections are scheduled to participate, namely: Grade 10-Dynamic, Grade 11-Empathy, Grade 12-Fidelity and Grade 12-Fortunate.

Students excitedly entered the gates of the school campus by practicing minimum health protocols.

Assigned teachers at the triage and the sanitation area reminded the students to sanitize their hands, checked their body temperature, and asked them to fill-in the health declaration form.

Before the start of the classes, students were asked to join as one community

the flag raising ceremony at the school covered court. The students as well as the teachers ensured that all of them follow the mandated health protocols.

Sir Rechie A. Lazalita then gave his message at the end of the flag raising activity. He expressed his happiness that finally, students are physically allowed to go to school for the limited face-to-face classes.

“For almost two school years, you continued your education in your respective homes through the modular distance learning. Now, we are all here, standing and showing our strength and optimism that our burning desire to continue learning will lead us to a better future,” the principal said.

Mr. Lazalita before the end of his speech, reminded the students to practice the minimum health protocols all the times in the school campus.

Right after that, students excitedly went into their respective classrooms as they prepare for their classes.

Madaguing Elementary School holds joint BSP-GSP encampment and Playday 2022

By JENELYN JADAP Madaguing Elementary School Claveria West District

THE campers experienced enjoyable and memorable learning activities such as World Thinking Day Celebration, Rope Course, Perfume Basket Making, Aerobics, Indoor Campfire, and Breakfast Hunt.

The Scouting Movement, through the Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) and the Girl Scouts of the Philippines (GSP), is an effective program in the leadership and value formation of every child. The main objective of this Program is consistent with the Department’s mission to enhance, support, and develop boys and girls into well-rounded individuals with exemplary character. The BSP and the GSP have, so far, produced leaders who are true to the Scout Oath

and Law or Girl Scout Promise and Law.

With its impressive track record on youth development, the DepEd recognizes the significant role of the BSP and the GSP in helping the school system mold pupils and students into responsible and responsive citizens of the country. As a co-curricular program, scouting activities help stem away vices and bad influences of drugs and peers.

Membership and participation in Boy/Girl Scouting indicates the interest of pupils and students in worthwhile activities which develop productive skills through leadership programs and projects that contribute to values development and character formation of the schoolchildren.

Of the total affected population, 757 families or 2,895 individuals are cur-

In this city, some 98 families or 397 individuals from the coastal village of Masao were evacuated on Sunday due to floods, huge

Role of a good school head

By GEREL V. BAIÑO Head Teacher I Rizal National High School Claveria West District

HAVING had a look what a good teacher does?

It is only fair to turn a critical eye on what a good schoo should be doing. A school head shows little promise in leading a school if s/he cannot lead him/herself.

Outward expressions of leadership are borne of inner character. A person who exercises integrity in the small things can be expected to exercise integrity in the big things.

Leadership centers on who a person is as much as what a person does. The essential role of a school head is to give leadership.

For this to happen, a school head must know what makes for effective

teaching and learning and must be uncompromising in his/her quest for excellence in these areas. There is also a pastoral element to that will require the school head to understand what contributes to the well-being of staff and students. School leadership involves good governance, the setting of appropriate goals and the selection of suitable strategies to meet those goals. There is a growing complexity of contemporary school leadership. After all, there is a correlation in academic performance by the students as the gains in student achievement at a school change after the school head changes.

ENERGY EFFICIENT CITY. Kidapawan City Mayor Paolo Evangelista (5th from left) is flanked by delegates from the Department of Energy led by Secretary Raphael Lotilla (center) at the awarding ceremony in the National Capital Region for the 2022 Energy Efficiency Excellence Awards on Thursday (Dec. 23, 2022). Kidapawan City was the lone recipient of the award for the city category nationwide. (Photo courtesy of Kidapawan CIO)

FLOOD VICTIMS. Some 98 families or 397 individuals from Barangay Masao in Butuan City were evacuated on Sunday (Dec. 25, 2022) due to flooding and huge waves caused by strong winds. The Department of Social Welfare and Development in the Caraga Region said 1,554 families or 6,265 individuals were evacuated in the provinces of Surigao del Norte, Agusan del Norte, and Dinagat Islands as heavy rains continue to affect the region since Sunday. (Photo courtesy of CSWDO Butuan)

DSWD sends aid to flood victims in Visayas, Mindanao

By Azer Parrocha

MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Sunday kicked off relief operations in areas in Visayas and Mindanao affected by flooding.

In a news release, Malacañang said the relief operations were ordered by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

DSWD field offices in Eastern Visayas and Northern Mindanao have started distributing family food packs to flood-hit residents of Eastern Samar, Misamis Oriental, Misamis Occidental, Camiguin and Bukidnon.

Grace Subon, DSWD regional director in Eastern Visayas, said 32,458 individuals were affected by flooding in six towns in Eastern Samar (Jipapad, Oras, Arteche, Mercedes, Taft and Giporlos) over the holiday weekend.

She said they have been coordinating with the municipal governments for the

distribution of 45,000 food packs and PHP10 million in standby funds.

Ramel Jamen, DSWD regional director in Northern Mindanao, said they have also started giving out food and non-food relief items to at least 9,342 families or 45,687 individuals in the provinces of Misamis Oriental, Misamis Occidental, Camiguin and Bukidnon.

Of those affected, Jamen said 9,256 families or 45,242 individuals remained in evacuation centers as of 3 p.m. Sunday.

While only over 12,000 family food packs were available in their field office, he said they immediately requested augmentation from neighboring regional offices.

Jamen said their office has PHP7.3 million in standby funds for relief operations.

Apart from family food packs and non-food relief items such as modular tents, medical kits and hygiene

10 people rescued drifting at sea in Tawi-Tawi

By Teofilo Garcia, Jr.

– Ten people -- eight Malaysians and two Filipinos -- were rescued drifting at sea in Tawi-Tawi province by two foreign cargo vessels as the watercraft they were riding encountered mechanical trouble amid inclement weather, a top military official said Monday.

Brig. Gen. Romeo Racadio, commander of the Naval Task Group (NTG)Tawi-Tawi and Joint Task Force (JTF)-Tawi-Tawi, said the eight Malaysians and two Filipinos were rescued Saturday by Falcon Triumph, a Liberia-flagged bulk carrier, and High Adventure, a Panama-flagged tanker while traversing along the Tawi-Tawi waters.

The crew of Falcon Triumph radioed the Naval Forces Western Mindanao’s Littoral Monitoring Station (LMS)Bongao informing they have sighted and rescued four people aboard a life raft.

The crewmen of High Adventure also reported to LMS-Bongao that

they saw and rescued six people overboard at their vessel’s port beam while navigating in TawiTawi waters toward their destination.

The crew of the two foreign vessels turned over the 10 rescued individuals to the NTGTawi-Tawi, who provided them assistance.

Racadio said investigation showed the eight

Malaysians were crew and passengers of M/V Belait Surita that drifted at sea after they encountered a pipe explosion while traveling from Sandakan City, Malaysia to Talabtab, Malaysia. One crew member of the vessel was reported missing.

Racadio said the two Filipinos were aboard a motorboat that was battered by inclement

weather after they departed Tahaw Island, Languyan, to Bongao, the capital town of TawiTawi.

“The motor banca encountered weather challenges during its voyage,” he added.

The NTF-Tawi-Tawi coordinated with their Malaysian counterpart to fetch their rescued countrymen. (PNA)

Republic of the Philippines

Local Civil Registry Office Province: Agusan del Norte City/Municipality: Butuan City

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

CCE-320-2022 (R.A. 10172)

In compliance with the publication requirement and Pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013- 1, Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on the R.A 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that MERLYN DELOS SANTOS SANCHEZ has filed with this office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error of the child’s date of birth from 10 JANUARY 1974 to “22 JANUARY 1974 in the Certificate of Live Birth of MERLYN CRISTOBAL DELOS SANTOS , who was born on 10 JANUARY 1974 at Sumile, Butuan City,Agusan del Norte, Philippines and whose parents are NENITA COZ

2023

CRISTOBAL AND BALDOMERO DELIAMAS DELOS SANTOS Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 13 January 2023.

SGD.

SEARCH AND RESCUE. Members of the Misamis Occidental Provincial Police Office evacuate residents from several villages on Christmas Sunday (Dec. 25, 2022). Reports from Northern Mindanao showed some 9,300 families or more than 45,600 individuals are affected by floods in the provinces of Misamis Oriental, Misamis Occidental, Camiguin and Bukidnon. (Courtesy of MisOcc PPO/PCADG-NorMin Facebook)

RESCUED. Two foreign cargo vessels rescue 10 people -- eight Malaysians and two Filipinos -- drifting at sea Saturday (Dec. 24, 2022) in Tawi-Tawi province. The crew of the two foreign vessels--Liberia flagged and Panama-flagged--turned over the rescued individuals to the Naval Task Group (NTG)-Tawi-Tawi for proper disposition. (Photo courtesy of NTG-Tawi-Tawi)

ZAMBOANGA CITY

DURING the recently held Misamis Oriental provincial youth assembly, El Salvador City represented here by Zairah Ayonayon won in the trash to class competition. MISAMIS ORIENTAL PROVINCIAL INFORMATION OFFICE

Yellow Rainfall level raised in Bukidnon as Shear Line affects Caraga, N. Mindanao

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o 48 Vamenta Blvd. Cor. Everlasting St., Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental

o Ipil St., Carmen, Cagayan De Oro City, Misamis Oriental

o V. Neri St., Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental

o Puerto Public Market, Puerto, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental

o National Highway, Zone 5, Bulua, Cagayan De Oro City, Misamis Oriental

o 1st Level Service Arcade, Limketkai Mall, Lapasan, Cagayan De Oro City, Misamis Oriental

o Tirso Neri cor Pabayo Sts., Divisoria, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental

o Velez Cor.,Gomez St., Divisoria, Cagayan De Oro City, Misamis Oriental

o GF T-28A CityMall Commeciall Center, Brgy Bulua, Cagayan De Oro City

o Mortola - JR Borja Sts, 39, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, 9000

o Zone 3 National Highway, Bugo, Cagayan De Oro, Misamis Oriental, 9000.

o Zone 1, Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental

o Brgy Poblacion, Indahag, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental

o Zone 1, Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental

sa National Highway, Brgy. 17, Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental (8:30 am)

o National Highway, Brgy. 17, Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental

o Brgy. 20, Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental

sa Roa cor. Bonifacio Olano Sts., Brgy. 5, Balingasag, Misamis Oriental (8:30 am)

o Roa cor. Bonifacio Olano Sts., Brgy. 5, Balingasag, Misamis Oriental

o National Highway, Zone 2, Linggangao, Balingasag, Misamis Oriental

sa National Highway, Bauk-Bauk, Balingoan, Misamis Oriental (8:30 am)

sa Door #10, Zone 4 Barra, Opol, Misamis Oriental (8:30 am)

o Door #10, Zone 4 Barra, Opol, Misamis Oriental

o 017 S. Vacalares , Poblacion, Opol, Misamis Oriental

sa PJLI Bldg., Plaridel Street, Poblacion, Mambajao, Camiguin (8:30 am)

o PJLI Bldg., Plaridel Street, Poblacion, Mambajao, Camiguin

o Rizal St., Poblacion,Mambajao,Camiguin o Lot No. 4460, Baranggay Poblacion, Catarman, Camiguin

sa Agusan Canyon, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon (8:30 am)

o Agusan Canyon, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon

o National Highway, Tankulan Poblacion, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon o National Highway, Alae, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon 8703

sa Door #5 Rañises Bldg., National Highway, Poblacion, Salay, Misamis Oriental (8:30 am)

sa Lot #219, Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental (8:30 am)

sa M Fortich Street, National Highway, Brgy. 4, Poblacion Talakag, Bukidnon (8:30 am)

sa National Highway, Brgy. Poblacion, Villanueva, Misamis Oriental (8:30 am)

sa Brgy. Lower Poblacion, Jasaan, Misamis Oriental (8:30 am)

sa Brgy. Kisolon, Sumilao, Bukidnon (8:30 am)

sa Door #1, Centrum Bldg., Zone 5, Brgy. Poblacion, Claveria, Mis. Oriental (8:30 am)

sa National Highway, Kibungsod, Magsaysay, Misamis Oriental (8:30 am)

sa Brgy. Poblacion, Alubijid , MISAMIS ORIENTAL , 9018 (8:30 am)

sa Brgy. Poblacion, Laguindingan , MISAMIS ORIENTAL , 9019 (8:30 am)

sa National Highway, Poblacion, El Salvador City, Misamis Oriental (8:30 am)

sa Purok 3 A, Crossing, Libona, Bukidnon (8:30 am)

sa Purok1, Aglayan, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon (8:30 am)

o Purok1, Aglayan, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon

o Fortich Street, National Highway, Brgy 7, Poblacion, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon

o Fortich st. Malaybalay City, Bukidnon

o Ground Floor DAB Bldg Sayre Highway, Casisang, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon o Sayre Highway, Sumpong, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon

sa North Poblacion, Maramag Bukidnon (8:30 am)

o North Poblacion, Maramag Bukidnon

o Purok 1, South Poblacion, Maramag, Bukidnon

sa Laviña St, Valencia City Bukidnon (8:30 am)

o Laviña St, Valencia City Bukidnon

o Magsaysay Street, Brgy Poblacion, Valencia City Bukidnon

o L3-321 Robinsons Place, Guillermo Laviña Ave., Brgy. Bagontaas, Valencia City, Bukidnon

o Purok 3, Poblacion, Valencia, Bukidnon sa Brgy Western, Wao, Lanao Del Sur (8:30 am)

o Brgy Western, Wao, Lanao Del Sur o Eastern Wao, Lanao Del Sur

sa Poblacion Sur, Don Carlos, Bukidnon (8:30 am)

o Poblacion Sur, Don Carlos, Bukidnon o Emilio Aguinaldo St. Purok 1, Poblacion Sur, Don Carlos, Bukidnon 8712 sa Pob. Kalilangan Bukidnon (8:00 am)

sa Purok 2,Fronting Public Terminal,Barangay Poblacion West, Kibawe, Bukidnon (8:00 am) sa Bal 2, Poblacion, Quezon, Bukidnon (8:30 am) o Bal 2, Poblacion, Quezon, Bukidnon o P2, Libertad, Quezon, Bukidnon sa ACG Bldg. National Highway, Poblacion, Pangantucan, Bukidnon (8:30 am) sa 6 Purok, Halapitan, 2nd District, San Fernando, Bukidnon (8:30 am) sa Poblacion, Dangcagan, Bukidnon (8:30 am) sa Purok 6, Poblacion, Damulog, Bukidnon (8:30 am)

sa Sabayle St., Brgy. Saray, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte (8:30 am) o Sabayle St., Brgy. Saray, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte o 3rd level Gaisano Citi Supermall Roxas Ave., Villaverde, Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte. o Chere Bldg., Del Pilar St., Poblacion, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte o Mercado St., Poblacion, Iligan City o G/F Angelina Superable Bldg., Quezon Avenue, Poblacion, Iligan City o G/F Deleste Bldg., Badelles St., cor. B.S. Ong, Mahayahay, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte o Cabili Avenue Aguinaldo Street, Poblacion, Iligan City o PJ Lhuillier Bldg., Cabile Ave., Poblacion, Iligan City o 72 Roxas Avenue., Poblacion, Iligan City o Corner Aguinaldo & Lluch Sts., Poblacion, Iligan City o Permites Road, San Miguel, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte o Zone Virgo, Suarez, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte o #40 Badelles St. Brgy. Poblacion Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte o Macapagal Avenue, Tubod, Iligan, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte, 9200 o Purok 6-A Tambo, Hinaplanon, Iligan City, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte o Gumalo Building, Purok 5 National Highway, Dalipuga, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte sa National Highway, Brgy. Maranding, Lala, Lanao del Norte (8:30 am) o National Highway, Brgy. Maranding, Lala, Lanao del Norte o Maranding, Lala, Lanao del Norte o Purok Santol, Maranding, Lala, Lanao del Norte

sa Poblacion,Bacolod, Lanao del Norte (8:30 am)

sa Veterans St. Poblacion, Initao Misamis Oriental (8:30 am)

sa Poblacion, Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte (8:30 am)

o Poblacion, Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte o Purok II, Brgy. Poblacion, Kapatagan, Lanao Del Norte

sa Poblacion Kolambugan, Lanao Del Norte (8:30 am)

sa Purok 4 National Highway, Poblacion Linamon, Lanao del Norte (8:30 am)

sa National Highway, Brgy Poblacion, Maigo, Lanao del Norte (8:30 am)

sa National Highway, Crossing, Tubod, Lanao del Norte (8:30 am)

sa Mantohac’s Family Building,National Highway Purok 5 Poblacion, Baroy, Lanao del Norte (8:30 am)

sa Bacolod Ave., Curahab, Malabang, Lanao Del Sur (8:30 am)

o Bacolod Ave., Curahab, Malabang, Lanao Del Sur o Co Building, China Town (Poblacion), Malabang, Lanao del Sur 9300

sa Poblacion, Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Lanao del Norte (8:30 am)

sa National Highway,Brgy Poblacion, Lugait, Misamis Oriental (8:00 am)

sa Barangay Datu, Saber, Marawi City, Lanao del Sur (8:00 am)

sa West, Poblacion, Baloi, Lanao del Norte (8:00 am)

sa Zone 4, Poblacion, Nat’l Highway, Manticao, Misamis Oriental (8:00 am)

sa Purok 6, Poblacion, Naawan, Misamis Oriental (8:00 am)

sa ‘Door 6, H&J Building #3, Sinsuat Avenue, Brgy. Rosary Heights 7, Cotabato City, Maguindanao (8:30 am)

o Door 6, H&J Building #3, Sinsuat Avenue, Brgy. Rosary Heights 7, Cotabato City, Maguindanao

o Sinsuat Avenue,Rosary Heights 7, Cotabato City

o Sinsuat Avenue, Cotabato City

o Don Rufino Alonzo Ave., Poblacion 5, Cotabato City

o 125-131 Quezon Avenue, Poblacion, Cotabato City

o Mabini St., Brgy. Piansa H. Ali, Cotabato City, Maguindanao

sa National Highway, Brgy Poblacion, Kabacan, North Cotabato (8:30 am)

o National Highway, Brgy Poblacion, Kabacan, North Cotabato

o Aglipay St., cor Mapanaw, Poblacion, Kabacan, North Cotabato

sa Perez St., Poblacion, Kidapawan City, North Cotabato (8:30 am)

o Perez St., Poblacion, Kidapawan City, North Cotabato

o Jose Abad Santos St., Poblacion, Kidapawan City, North Cotabato

o Ground Floor GL-17B Gaisano Grand Mall, National Highway, Brgy. Lanao, Kidapawan, North Cotabato

o Stall no. 135 & 136 Perimeter area Mega Market, Dayao St., Brgy. Poblacion, Kidapawan City, North Cotabato

sa F. Cajelo St., Brgy Poblacion, Antipas, North Cotabato (8:30 am)

sa Mega Market, Poblacion, Carmen, North Cotabato (8:30 am)

o Mega Market, Poblacion, Carmen, North Cotabato

o Sampaguita Ave., Poblacion, Carmen, North Cotabato

sa Narra St., In Front of Public Market, Poblacion, Makilala, North Cotabato (8:30 am)

sa Door #4 , Tejada Building, Roxas St., Brgy. Poblacion, Matalam, North Cotabato (8:30 am)

sa Pioneer St., Midsayap, North Cotabato (8:30 am)

o Pioneer St., Midsayap, North Cotabato

o National Highway, Brgy. Poblacion 8, Midsayap, North Cotabato

sa M.H. del Pilar St.,Poblacion, Mlang, North Cotabato (8:30 am)

o M.H. del Pilar St.,Poblacion, Mlang, North Cotabato

o Bagontapay, M’lang, North Cotabato

sa Mangga St., Poblacion 1, Parang, Maguindanao (8:30 am)

sa Vegafria Bldg., National Highway, Poblacion 1, Pigcawayan, North Cotabato (8:30 am)

sa National Highway, Poblacion, Pikit, North Cotabato (8:30 am)

o National Highway, Poblacion, Pikit, North Cotabato

o Poblacion, Pikit, North Cotabato

sa National Highway,Sibsib Tulunan, North Cotabato (8:30 am)

sa Brgy. Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao (8:00 am)

o Brgy. Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao

o Guiamalon St., Entrance of Mega Market, Poblacion, Dalican, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao

sa 262 Palelio St., Brgy. Nuro, Upi, Maguindanao (8:00 am)

sa Poblacion 2, Banisilan, North Cotabato (8:00 am)

sa Greenfield, Poblacion, Arakan, North Cotabato (8:00 am)

sa Magsaysay St., Poblacion, Libungan, North Cotabato (8:00 am)

sa Poblacion, Pres. Roxas, North Cotabato (8:00 am)

sa National Highway, Kanguan, Datu Piang, Maguindanao (8:00 am)

sa Galakit, Pagalungan, Maguindanao (8:00 am)

sa Poblacion, Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao (8:00 am)

sa National Highway, San Mateo, Aleosan, North Cotabato (8:00 am)

sa JP Laurel St., Kitacubong, Alamada, North Cotabato (8:00 am)

sa Poblacion, Romangaob, South Upi, Maguindanao (8:00 am)

sa Crossing Matas, Poblacion, Magpet, North Cotabato (8:00 am)

MALAYBALAY CITY (25 December 2022/BukidnonNews.Net) The shear line, or the area where the cold and warm winds converge, continue to affect areas in Caraga and Northern Mindanao, including Bukidnon, according to the forecast from DOST-Pagasa weather bureau Sunday evening.

The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office of Valencia City has declared a red alert as of 8:30p.m. although an officer said there were no untoward incidents as of 10p.m. Sunday.

In a post at the Bukidnon PDRRMC Facebook page, Mr. June Ray A. Valero of the Valencia CDRRMO said they have already activated the Incident Management Team and their staging area as of an 830p.m update of a 6p.m post.

Pagasa raised the Yellow Rainfall warning in areas including Bukidnon as of 7:45p.m. A Yellow

level warning means rain is falling from 37,500-75,000 drums/square kilometer, possibly causing flooding in low lying areas and landslides in mountainous areas.

Based on this warning, the other areas under Yellow rainfall warning are Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Dinagat Islands, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental, Camiguin, and Lanao del Norte.

Valencia City has advised pre-emptive evacuations to landslide prone areas as alarms have been sounded off in the city’s 31 barangays.

By 730p.m. the CDRRMO said there are still normal water levels in both Pulangi and Panlibatuhan rivers, both flowing through the city. Earlier, the CDRRMO reported that water levels in Batangan (near the city proper), was at Level 9 and in Lumbayao, at Level 5, upstream of the Pulangi River. They described the

situation at that time as steady.

The CDRRMO said there are three groups of response teams on duty and two other teams from Bukidnon PDRRMC are on deck for the situation.

Both the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Offices of Malitbog and Talakag towns also reported close monitoring of water levels in the Poblacion Spillway and Ugiban Bridge, which is over Cagayan de Oro River, respectively.

According to PagasaMalaybalay, as of 5p.m. the Province of Bukidnon including the cities of Malaybalay and Valencia, and nearby areas, will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms due to the Shearline with light to moderate winds. The weather bureau has warned of possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains. (BukidnonNews.Net)

Customs seizes P20-M imported red onions at MisOr port

CAGAYAN DE ORO

CITY – Imported red onions, estimated to be worth PHP20 million, were recently seized by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and its intelligence branch at the Mindanao Container Terminal (MCT) sub-port in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental.

The seizure occurred at a time when the price of red onions in the local market has reached as high as PHP500 per kilo during the Christmas season.

In an interview Monday, lawyer Justin Roman Geli, chief of the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS) in Northern Mindanao, said contraband from China was wrongfully declared as bread and pastries.

“Examination of Alerted Shipment consigned to Asterzenmed Inc. with Bill of Lading (BL) nos. SITTARCD1460239 and SITTARCD145254 with container numbers TLLU1127887 and OTPU6548034 declared as

Bread and Pastries found positive to contain undeclared onions,” a report from the CIIS said.

Geli said the two container vans were loaded with about 50,000 kilos of red onions. It arrived at the MCT on Dec. 21 and seized on the same day.

“We have already requested for an issuance of warrant seizure and detention of the shipment,” he said.

BOC-10 said District Collector Alexandra Lu -

montad has issued a prelodgement control order against the imported cargo following a joint request from the CIIS and the Customs’ Enforcement and Security Service.

Lumontad issued a stern warning against unscrupulous individuals attempting to defraud the government of lawful revenues.

“Even during the holiday season, we will not wane our guards against agricultural smuggling, which affects

Cor. Carmen Rd., Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental

View of the water level in Brgy. Batangan, Valencia City as of 11:24p.m. Sunday. Courtesy of FB Page of June Ray Valera/Valencia City CDRRMO

One of the operations by Bureau of Customs and other government agencies in Northern Mindanao region. (File photo)

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economy.

He said transport cooperatives in Mindanao has been clamoring for the immediate review of the loan benefits being offered to the transport cooperatives by the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) and the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP).

We now urged our own lawmakers both from the Lower House and the Senate to file an urgent bill that would define a transparent and leveled-up bank loan policy beneficial to the transport sector, Gabatan said.

The rising cost for the purchase of modern vehicles and the staggering cost of fuel has added to the burden of the transport cooperatives of modernizing their vehicles.

Gabatan said the transport cooperative is no different from agricultural cooperative in the quest of livelihood for the family.

The NCTU in Mindanao has also received complaints of delays of vehicle loan application filed with LBP and DBP due to excessive bureaucratic requirements.

A Position Paper of NCTU is now being prepared to address these issues raised by the transport sector in Mindanao.

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Office (MDRRMO).

“Rescue operation is still ongoing and we are still determining the number of families affected by floods in these barangays,” BFPGigaquit said in a statement.

The Surigao City DRRMO conducted an emergency evacuation operation at around 2 a.m. Sunday in flooded areas of Sitio Dolong and Sitio Baybay Magallanes in Barangay Washington and transferred a senior citizen, two women and two children to a temporary shelter.

The CDRRMO also rescued a woman, a teenager and two dogs in Purok Sampaguita, Barangay Taft.

In Agusan del Norte, BFP-Jabonga said it is still determining the number of affected families as of press time.

As of the 11 a.m. bulletin of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, moderate to heavy rains with at times intense rains will be experienced over Eastern Visayas, Surigao del Norte and Dinagat islands, while moderate to heavy rains are expected over Southern Palawan, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao and the rest of Caraga and the Visayas.

Flooding and rain-induced landslides are likely to happen in areas that are highly or very highly susceptible to these hazards and in areas with significant volume of rainfall.

Meanwhile, the following

flights have been canceled as of 2 p.m. due to inclement weather conditions at destination:

Cebgo DG 6841/6842 ManilaSiargao-Manila DG 6839/6840 ManilaSiargao-Manila DG 6177/6178 ManilaMasbate-Manila DG 6169 Manila-Masbate DG 6181 Masbate-Manila DG 6881/6882 ManilaSurigao-Manila PAL Express 2P 2971/2972 ManilaSiargao-Manila 2P 2973/2974 ManilaSiargao-Manila (PNA)

worth of family food packs, or 12,856 boxes.

It also has a standby fund amounting to PHP7.3 million. (PNA)

among others.

Nogoy said the Kadiwa ng Pasko is a flagship project of the national government that aims to help farmers and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) sell their produce and goods directly to consumers at lower prices.

“The Kadiwa ng Pasko aims to help local farmers to earn more through a direct farm-to-consumer food supply chain and at the same time, to provide the communities with affordable high-quality products,” she said in a statement.

August Legislative Body of the municipality, is now coming-up with two resolutions APPEALING TO THE AFP NOT TO CONTINUE TREATING KIBARITAN AS A MILITARY RESERVATION BY STOPPING THE BLASTERING OF CANNONS AND FIRING OF GUNS AND TO STOP DESTROYING THE CROPS OF THE FARMERS AS SUCH IS A GROSS VIOLATION OF THE FARMERS’ HUMAN RIGHTS TO FOOD AND LIVELIHOOD. Indeed, damaging the farmers’ crops is contrary to the Constitutional provision that, “No person shall be deprived of life, liberty and property without due process of law.”

honorable Mayor and ViceMayor, our firm salute and warm embrace!

waves, and strong winds.

The City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), in a report on Monday (Dec. 26) said the evacuees were temporarily sheltered at the Masao Elementary School for safety.

“All of the Internally Displaced Persons were already provided with welfare goods by the city government,” the CSWDO said.

Huge waves caused by strong winds also crashed into the coasts of Barangay Masao that partially damaged at least 55 houses, the CSWDO report added.

chips), which will reduce its workforce by about 10 percent over the next year, thereby indicated the slump in demand for computer components will drag on,” he said.

Meanwhile, the decline of the PSEi was countered by the sideways close of the local currency, which finished the week at 55.15 from its 55.09 close on Thursday.

It opened the day at 55.25, weaker than its 55.045 start in the previous session.

It traded between 55.35 and 55.15, resulting to an average of 55.271.

Volume rose to USD1.02 billion from the previous day’s USD774.2 million.

tes, who works in Zamboanga del Sur, said he has yet to contact his brother for updates in Barangay Ospital, Aloran, Misamis Occidental, as they were left without power.

He was informed that their family home was devastated by the flood on Christmas eve.

Xenia Dando, a resident of Jimenez, Misamis Occidental, said rain started pouring continuously as early as Dec.23 in the town proper.

"It has been raining for a week in the hinterland barangays, some are already part of Tudela town. Farmers usually sell their vegetable produce in our market but lately, they only had fewer supplies because they said it was because of the continuous rains," she said.

MisOr, Iligan Meanwhile, in the province of Misamis Oriental, the initial report from RDRRMC-10 showed that six affected LGUs evacuated their residents.

Most evacuees are from Gingoog City, with 1,380 residents or 553 families; while the town of Talisayan has 483 residents or 130 families.

Other LGUs included Magsaysay, Balingoan, Balingasag and El Salvador City.

In a special session on Sunday, the Gingoog City Council passed Resolution No. 2022-361, declaring the city under the State of Calamity.

In a press briefing, Mayor Erick Cañosa said the local DRRM office has reported damage to the coastal infrastructure and also urged the affected public to seek refuge in evacuation centers.

"All our barangays and functionaries, as well as volunteers, are urged to continue helping the affected families," he said.

In Iligan City, Mayor Frederick Siao issued an advisory mandating its local DRRM office and barangays to remain vigilant as rescue operations are also conducted in some flooded communities.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Region 10 has provided more than PHP8.4 million

One of the highlights of Kadiwa ng Pasko is the more affordable rice being sold at only PH25 per kilo.

“People are happy with the prices and they keep on asking when will Kadiwa ng Pasko come back. Farmers, cooperatives, associations and SMEs are also delighted with the positive response of the communities,” she said.

Among the participating manufacturers and retailers are Sabado Integrated Farming, Arlies Aquamarine Products, Tiltilan Delicacies, RV De Dios Food Manufacturing, Farmers’ Joy, Green and Basic Integrated Farm, Vouno Trade and Marketing Services Corporation, Betty’s Food Products, Suy Chicken Corporation, Sta. Maria Dairy and Lateco Trading. (PNA)

lion pesos. Backed-up by an information from the DENR Regional Office that there are no occupants in Sitio Kibaritan, which is a great lie, border markers (MUHON) were hiddenly established that included the 195-hectare Sitio into a military reservation. KAYA PALA

ANG LAKAS NG LOOB NG MILITARY NA SIRAIN ANG MGA PANANIM NG MGA MAGSASAKA! Is the MOA appropriate? Is the MOA legally-binding when such has not included the participation of important stakeholders like the Local Government Unit of Kalilangan and the DAR as the putting-up of border markers must be done with transparency in consultation with stakeholders to attest that the area is classified as A&D and to certify that there are occupants there who have already acquired prior rights? These are some of the questions which are being raised by the concerned cooperative and the affected farmers. But darkness cannot defeat the light. Amazingly, no less than the Mayor and Vice Mayor of Kalilangan, Bukidnon have heard the cry of the poor and oppressed in Kibaritan. The Sangguniang Bayan, the

It is so amazing for the Honorable Mayor of Kalilangan, Mayor Gamboa and Vice Mayor Padsing, Sr. to exemplify what is declared in Art. XI, Sec. 1 of the 1987 Constitution which categorically states that, “Public office is a public trust. Public officers and employees, must at all times, be accountable to the people, serve them with utmost responsibility, loyalty and efficiency; act with patriotism and justice and lead modest lives.” We salute you Mayor and ViceMayor for underscoring the truism that “Public, Office and Trust carry great weight and imply sense of duty and moral responsibility. It is always a great privilege to hold an office, more so a public office and to render service honestly and fairly without fear or favor. The greater or higher is the office, the greater is the responsibility. The word office is synonymous with duty, with act of worship.” With the exemplary performance of the honorable Mayor and Vice Mayor who prior to their being elected to their respective present posts have served for many years as responsible public servants who have manifested how their amazing services have touched the lives of the poor, drawing those in the margins into the mainstream of development processes. Indeed, they have trailblazed the roadmap of service to make life better to those in need.

To Mayor Raymon Charl Gamboa and Vice-Mayor Joel L. Padsing, Sr. there is no greater grandeur sight in the world than amazing public servants, fired with a great purpose, dominated by one unwavering aim – to serve the people especially the poor and the oppressed. Their lives of service is a light amidst the darkness as the present issues of corruption continue to affect the civil service. Several reasons for these issues still exist because of the deeply rooted problems like nepotism, cronyism, militarization, political patronage as well as lack of transparency and accountability. To the

Strong winds and waves also totally destroyed 51 and partially damaged 77 houses in six coastal barangays in the town of Carmen, Agusan del Norte.

Meanwhile, sea travel in the province of Surigao del Norte has been temporarily suspended by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Monday morning.

In an advisory, the PCG said vessels and watercraft with 150 tonnage and below plying the route of Surigao City to Dinagat Islands are temporarily suspended due to the strong to gale force winds associated with the northeast monsoon that cause rough and huge waves in the area.

As of Monday morning, the province of Surigao del Norte was placed under the Orange Warning level while the rest of the provinces in the region were at Yellow Warning levels. (PNA)

Ricafort said the peso continues to get a boost from higher inflows of remittances in line with the Christmas spending and the year-end holiday expenditures.

“The peso exchange rate has been relatively insulated by the recent volatility in the local stock market, largely due to the seasonal surge in OFW (Overseas Filipino Workers) remittances and conversion to peso less than a week before Christmas,” he added. (PNA)

in its on-going campaign in establishing networks for information drive with public and private agencies. The SEC looks forward to strengthening its relationship with its partner considering the numerous associations affiliated with DSWD which is a part of the Commission’s mandate to monitor such.

our revenue collection for not only the government coffers but also our local farming industry,” he said.

Warrants of Seizure and Detention were issued against the shipments for misdeclaration in violation of the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act and Department of Agriculture regulations. (PNA)

RD Jamen similarly conveys appreciation to the partnership seeing this a beneficial step towards the assistance on the registration of the associations under the Sustainable Livelihood Program among other its subsidiaries with the SEC and to further its capability building initiatives. The DSWD – 10 is also proactive to include the SEC in its planning to lay down its future activities for the coming years.

points to between 4.25-4.5 percent since last March as monetary authorities hasten to address the four-decade high inflation rate in the world’s largest economy.

Relatively, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) key rates have been increased by a total of 350 basis points to 5.5 percent for the overnight reverse repurchase (RRP) facility.

Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) chief economist Michael Ricafort, on the other hand, said the main index registered a healthy correction due to profit-taking in line with its US counterparts.

“Market sentiment, especially on tech shares, was weighed by a bleak outlook from chipmaker Micron Technology Inc. (the largest US maker of memory

The SEC Cagayan de Oro EO continues to expand its partnership with the other agencies in its pursuit to enhance the information drive initiatives particularly for investor education, financial literacy, among other advocacies.

kits, the DSWD is preparing cash under its Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations program.

The weather bureau has not monitored any tropical cyclone or low pressure area but a shear line is causing moderate to heavy to at times intense rainfall in Eastern Visayas, Surigao del Norte and Dinagat Islands; and moderate to heavy rains over Southern Palawan, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao and the rest of Caraga and the Visayas. (PNA)

SEC CAGAYAN DE ORO SIGNS MOA WITH DSWD-FO 10

The Securities and Exchange Commission – Cagayan de Oro Extension Office signs a Memorandum of Agreement with the Department of Social Welfare and Development – Field Office 10 in pursuance to the Communication, Advocacy and Networks (SEC-CAN) campaign of the Commission. The signing was held successfully on December 14, 2022 at the Regional Director’s Lounge, DSWD –FO 10 Building, Masterson Avenue, Upper Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City.

The agreement intends to ensure compliance of the reports of the nonstock corporations currently being supervised by DWSD-10. Present in the signing ceremony were: SEC Director-Lawyer Frederick A. Enopia; SEC Supervising

Administrative Officer, Mr. Jesher M. Radaza; DSWD 10 Regional Director Mr. Ramel F. Jamen; and DSWD 10 Assistant Regional Director for Operations Mr. Ronald Ryan R. Cui.

Through this partnership, the SEC-CDOEO is expected to provide assistance in the compliance of the annual reports of the associations supervised by DSWD to be submitted in the Commission and the registration to the SEC for those unregistered associations. Also, the SEC hopes to connect with the 4Ps scholars to be financial literate and be wary of the proliferation of the investment scams.

Dir. Enopia expresses his gratitude towards DSWD10 for accepting its offer to partner with the SEC