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1st joint PCG-PCGA bay watch patrol team launched in MisOr

By JAN ALBERT K. ARAÑA

OPOL, Misamis Oriental (PIA)--The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) District Northern Mindanao together with the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA) 1001st Squadron successfully launched the 1st Joint PCG-PCGA Bay Watch Patrol Team in the region at Opol, Misamis Oriental, February 12.

The PCG and PCGA are working together to start and run the Bay Watch Patrol Team. This is because the PCG has heard that people have drowned or were close to drowning in these areas.

“This project will help the community in terms of response. The

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More Filipino children exposed to online sexual abuses

By ANTONIO L. COLINA IV MindaNews

DAVAO CITY — An advocacy group has expressed alarm over the increasing number of Filipino children getting exposed to various threats on the internet, particularly sexual abuse or exploitation.

At the online launch of “Web Safe & Wise Campaign” on Friday , Allan Nuñez, advocacy specialist for ChildFund Philippines, said the country is known

as a “global epicenter” of the Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children (OSAEC).

He said the production of images of sexual abuse and exploitation has significantly increased in the country. At least 600,000 images and videos of naked, sexualized, and abused Filipino children were uploaded, shared and sold online in 2018, he said.

He noted that this number significantly increased by 256% during the CO -

Suspects identified in Zambo del Norte rido - Dulawan

By JESSIE MONGCAL

TWO suspects have already been identified as the perpetrators of the killing of a barangay chairman in Sirawi, Zamboanga del Norte and five of his relatives.

In an interview with this writer, Zamboanga del Norte

provincial police chief PCol. Glenn Dulawan said the suspects are cousins of the victim, Balubuan barangay chairman Allie Manangca and the motive has been identified as rido. They are now facing

VID-19 pandemic as most children spent more time on the internet due to lockdowns and schools shifted to online classes.

He said spending more time in the online environment during the pandemic was a “perfect trap” set up by people who took advantage of the situation to victimize more children in the country.

The pandemic lockdowns started in March 2020. Faceto-face classes resumed only

late last year.

Anand Vishwakarma, country director of Childfund Philippines, said “Websafe and Wise” is a global effort headed by Childfund Alliance to” build an accessible, safe, and exclusive digital world for children and youth.”

Nuñez said the group was also alarmed that household members who are “economically burdened” have been forced to sexually exploit or abuse the children in

exchange for money.

He said the “Web Safe & Wise Campaign” was launched to educate stakeholders in the private sector, particularly the media, to contribute to efforts in eliminating online threats against children.

“Every child in the Philippines should enjoy a safer and better digital environment free from all forms of online abuse and exploitation and violence,”

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BARMM to launch 10-year plan to address women’s needs on peace, security

Bangsamoro Women Commission Chairperson Bainon Karon emphasizes that women are also active agents of peace in armed conflict, yet their role as key players and change agents of peace are still yet to be recognized in the Bangsamoro. (BIO)

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Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City barangay chairman Julito Ogsimer (right facing camera) listens to a constituent during the Fatima edition of his sitio empowerment outreach held last Saturday, February 11. LAPASAN BARANGAY COUNCIL PHOTO

MARAWI CITY (PIA)—In March 2023, the Bangsamoro Women Commission (BWC) and the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) District Northern Mindanao together with the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA) 1001st Squadron launches the 1st Joint PCG-PCGA Bay Watch Patrol Team in the region at Opol, Misamis Oriental, February 12, 2023. (DCC/PIA-10)

3 Japanese firms commit to invest in Maharlika fund: Marcos

By AZER PARROCHA

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has bared that three Japanese private firms made substantial commitments to the proposed Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF).

“We have some commitments but I don’t think it’s appropriate for me to name who they are. But they have – there were already three commitments, substantial amounts that they are willing to invest in the fund. So we can begin there,” Marcos said in a media interview en route to Manila from Japan.

Aside from private sector commitments, he said there were also pledges that came from the Japanese government financial institutions but did not elaborate.

He earlier said the proposed MIF would be reviewed by Congress to make sure that its establishment

would reap significant benefits for the country.

Certified by Marcos as urgent, House Bill (HB) 6608 or the MIF Act was approved by the House of Representatives on Dec. 15, 2022, and was transmitted to the Senate four days later.

It seeks the establishment of an independent fund that will be sourced from the investible funds of select government financial institutions (GFIs), contributions of the national government, declared dividends of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, and other funding sources.

The proposed MIF will be used to invest on a strategic and commercial basis in a manner designed to promote fiscal stability for economic development and strengthen the top-performing GFIs through additional investment platforms that will

Bill promotes innovative agri methods to strengthen food security 5.1K applicants take BJMP qualifying exam

MANILA – Farming without soil?

It’s possible and can be lucrative, especially with government support, according to Senator Imee Marcos.

Marcos has filed Senate Bill 1805 or the Soilless Agricultural Production Act that seeks to promote the use of agriculture technologies such as aeroponics, hydroponics and aquaponics for the production of high value fish, crops and vegetables.

She said such methods are in use in Japan, the United States, India, South Africa and the United Kingdom, which produce tons of agricultural products to enhance food security.

Aeroponics is the process of growing plants in an air or mist environment without the use of soil or an aggregate medium; hydroponics is the cultivation of plants by placing the roots in liquid nutrient solutions rather than in soil; and aquaponics combines aquaculture and hydroponic plant production in a closed-loop water

By CHRISTOPHER LLOYD CALIWAN

MANILA – A total of 5,113 applicants took the Entry Level Examination (EnLex) on Saturday for Jail Officer 1 (JO1) position at the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP).

They were part of the 17,362 JO1 aspirants who submitted their applications this year, according to the data of the Directorate for Personnel and Records Management.

The application of the more than 12,000 other aspirants, who are either

least 2,000 new officers to help guard 478 detention facilities nationwide. ( c ourtesy of BJ m P )

PH Army probes 4ID camp shooting that left 5 soldiers dead

By PRIAM NEPOMUCENO

MANILA – The Philippine Army (PA) said an investigation is underway to determine possible gaps that have triggered the shooting incident at the headquarters of the 4th Infantry Division (4ID) in Cagayan de Oro City that left five soldiers

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dead, including the perpetrator.

“This is an isolated case. The Army is conducting its internal investigation to identify what triggered this incident and to identify gaps in our recruitment and training process in order for us to prevent similar

REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF LANAO DEL SUR

12th Judicial Region

Hall of Justice, Marawi City

Office of the Executive Judge

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION NOT. COM. No. 491-23 FOR THE APPOINTMENT AS NOTARY PUBLIC ATTY. SALIHA PANGCATAN LALANTO. Petitioner.

NOTICE OF SUMMARY HEARING

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

Marawi City, Philippines, this 27th day of January, 2023.

(Sgd.) Hon. WENIDA B. M. PAPANDAYAN Executive Judge

incidents in the future,” PA spokesperson Col. Xerxes Trinidad said in a statement over the weekend.

The incident occurred at around 1:10 a.m. Sunday at the unit’s headquarters in Camp Evangelista, Patag, Cagayan de Oro City.

Police identified the

fatalities as Pvt. Joseph Tamayo, Pfc. Prince Kevin Balaba, Sgt. Rogelio Rojo, Cpl. Bernardo Rodrigo, as well as the suspected shooter, Pvt. Johmar Villabito.

Another soldier identified as Staff Sgt. Braulio Macalos Jr. was also wounded in the shooting but is now

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out of danger.

“The 4th Infantry Division has immediately notified police authorities to investigate while conducting its own probe to identify what triggered this tragic shooting incident that caused the unnecessary loss

REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF LANAO DEL SUR 12th Judicial Region

Hall of Justice, Marawi City

Office of the Executive Judge

IN RE: APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF NOT. COM. No. 492-23

APPOINTMENT OF NOTARIAL COMMISSION FOR AND IN THE CITY OF MARAWI AND IN THE PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL SUR ATTY. PUNDAYA M. BERUA. Petitioner.

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NOTICE OF SUMMARY HEARING

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

Marawi City, Philippines, this 30th day of January, 2023

(Sgd.) Hon. WENIDA B. M.

Executive Judge

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. delivers his arrival speech at the Villamor Air Base in Pasay City after his succesful five-day working visit to Tokyo, Japan. ( P hoto courtesy of P residential c ommunications o ffice )

SUSTAINABLE PROCESS. A food shed in one of the provinces in Negros Islands uses the aquaponics system in growing crops to reduce reliance on market forces. It is a project started in 2020 by the World Wide Fund for Nature-Philippines, a food company and technical partner Multi-Sectoral Alliance for

FILM FESTIVAL. Local filmmakers answer questions from the media on Saturday (Feb. 11, 2023) about their entries in the Tan-ok ni Ilocano film festival. The screening will run until Feb. 19, 2023 at the Robinsons Ilocos Movieworld Cinema 5 in Laoag City. ( P hoto B y l eilanie a driano )

‘Tan-ok ni Ilocano’ Film Festival returns for 3rd year

By LEILANIE ADRIANO

Quezon town model LGU for senior citizens program in Region 4A

By BELINDA OTORDOZ

LUCENA CITY – Sampaloc town in Quezon was named the model local government unit (LGU) for 2022 for the diligent implementation of the social pension fund for senior citizens in Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon) or Region 4A.

Of the town’s 1,800 registered senior citizens, 1,632 receive a monthly pension of PHP500.

community. In his short speech before the film screening at Robinsons Movieworld Ilocos here, Governor Matthew Joseph Manotoc reassured the local artists and talents that the Ilocos Norte provincial government is poised

Those who receive other social pensions, like from the Social Security System, are no longer qualified for the LGU benefit.

An additional PHP200 is given during the birthday month of the senior citizen.

Mayor Angelo Devanadera, accompanied by

LAOAG CITY – The third installation of the Tan-ok ni Ilocano Film Festival is back on the big screen, showing at least six short documentary films and two narratives featuring the diverse culture, values, and traditions of the local See RETURNS , page 9 See MODEL , page 9

DA distributes piglets, feeds in ASF-free towns in Camarines Norte

By DANICA D. CABALLERO

LEGAZPI CITY, Albay

(PIA) – The regional office of Department of Agriculture (DA) recently distributed close to 900 head of piglets in at least four towns of Camarines Norte province where hog-raisers were recovering from the effects of African Swine Fever (ASF).

According to the DA’s Re-

gional Livestock and Poultry Office, total number of head distributed reached 888, of which 67 percent went to Jose Panganiban and Talisay at 300 each while 150 head and 138 head were awarded to Labo and Santa Elena, respectively.

The young pigs were on top of 888 sacks of swine feeds that were also given to their recipients, of which

the lion’s share went to Jose Panganiban and Talisay at 300 apiece while the rest went to Labo and Santa Elena at 150 sacks and 138 sacks, respectively.

The piglets and feeds would provide a shot in the arm for 296 hog raisers in those four towns who were affected by ASF that ravaged their towns’ hog population in the last two years.

Last January 31, hog raisers in the town of San Vicente received 50 piglets, while their counterparts in Daet received an identical number of piglets last February 1.

The piglet dispersal was part of DA’s Calibrated Hog Repopulation Program (CHRP), an effort to rehabilitate the local hog

MODEL LGU. Sampaloc town in Quezon province was named the model local government unit for implementing the social pension fund for senior citizens in Region 4A (Calabarzon) during the “Panata Ko Sa Bayan Awards” of the Department of Social Welfare and Development at Tagaytay City International Convention Center in Cavite on Wednesday (Feb. 8, 2023). The town achieved a 100-percent implementation rate. (

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WHEN the late chieftain of the Higaonon Tribe of Cagayan de Oro City, Fausto Orasan known as Datu Sandigan, was passionately advocating and protecting the integrity of the environment in the uplands against illegal loggers and miners, he was killed after seven attempts to his life. On the seventh attempt, his residence in Pigsag-an was rained with bullets by these armed men who, as narrated to me by Datu Sandigan himself, were even brandishing their high powered guns, shouting while walking in the streets at 2:00 o’clock in the morning not to follow the good Datu or else, they would also be killed. Miraculously, he survived but not the on the 8th attempt in the mining area of Tuburan during his watchful visit as he was then a volunteer to report to the “Task Force Kinaiyan,” which I am heading to stop these illegal mining activities as embodied in the “Writ of Kalikasan” issued In 2013 by the Court of Appeals. His life was taken away by the assassins’ bullets in that Saturday afternoon of September 13,2014 in his efforts to stop the degradation of the environment

where the Higaonons are now living who were before inhabitants of the city but now have been pushed to live in the hinterlands.

Why must Datu Sandigan sacrifice his life for Mother Earth? Perhaps, those who are viewing the planet as private property for enclosure of the commons to satisfy their profit motive that have already captured the mindset of all governments, institutions, universities and even religious groups, Datu Sandigan, for giving his life for God’s creation, is crazy. That was how we were perceived before when we were lying in the streets to stop the illegal flow of logs in the 90’s.

The truth is what Datu Sandigan had dedicated his life for Earth Democracy for justice, sustainability and peace which seemed to be too alien to a world that has been deeply buried in so much materialism and consumerism. No less than the world known environmentalist and a physicist Dr. Vandana Shiva, a professor in a University in Canada mentioned to me when she was visiting us during the heights of our direct action against logging through human barricades together

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“How can you buy or sell the sky, the warmth of the land? The idea is strange to See JUSTICE , page 11

THE Pharisees argued with Christ asking him for a sign from heaven to test him. So, Christ got exasperated and said: “Why does this generation seek a sign? Amen, I say to you, no sign will be given to this generation.” Then he left. (cfr. Mk 8,11-13)

Let’s remember that faith is God, who is truth himself, the creator of everything, the first and last lawgiver, sharing what he knows with us. It’s a tremendous gift that would set us on the right path on the many confusing ways of the world.

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Human as he also was and is, Christ could also feel exasperated when he was questioned about something the proof and evidence of which are all over. He performed miracles, his teaching was very sublime, he showed compassion with everyone, mercy with sinners.

As St. Thomas Aquinas once said, “To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. To one without faith, no explanation is possible.”

It’s always a question of faith if we want to know the truth about God, ourselves and everything else. Without faith, we would just be inventing things. Even if we what we think and invent can appear convincing, without faith we will always miss the truth of anything we consider.

We cannot deny that we often get entangled with our worldly ways. This is the real problem of inflation that many people today complain about, but limiting it to its economic terms only. That’s when people complain about high prices and cost of production, because of some increase of money of supply that is not properly spread out and shared by the people, or without the corresponding productivity that money supply is supposed to generate.

Inflation in common terms can be described as that phenomenon where there is a lot of hot air in some persons or in some situation without the corresponding substance that such air should come as an effect.

In terms of our spiritual life and our relation of God, there can also be some kind of inflation—the real and ultimate inflation, in fact—when precisely things are done without faith and, thus, we can appear to be

making and producing a lot of things and yet miss the real goal of our life. Christ articulated this phenomenon when he said: “What does it a profit a man if he gains the whole world, but loses his own soul?” (Mk 8,36)

We should take care of our faith because that is the first means we have to establish our relation with God and to truly get in touch with the true reality of things, not just the reality of our own making.

Faith unites us with God in whose image and likeness we have been made. It gives us the whole truth about ourselves, about who we really are. It provides us with all the means we need to face all the challenges of our life.

It is indispensable in our life as we go through the drama of our earthly pilgrimage. With it, we can manage to have hope even in our worst hopeless predicament, as well as charity especially in those moments when we don’t see or feel

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Kapatagan on its 41st Year

zations and other stakeholders for your unfailing support to our programs, policies and activities,” Mayor Maglangit said.

In his inspirational message, Lanao del Sur Provincial Governor Mamintal “Bombit” Alonto Adiong, Jr., emphasized his oneness with the people in Kapatagan in

commemorating their town’s founding day.

“Your eminent progress and undeniable devotion for peace are testaments to the ingenuity and steadfastness of your people, which have allowed you to become among the valued centers of cultural and political activity in the province,”

Adiong said. The governor hopes that this anniversary will inspire them to work together for the continued development of Kapatagan, that it may realize its still vast vast potentials, as well as its continuing contribution to the constant growth of the province.

“I ask that we affirm our pride in our localities, for they serve as the foundation of our strength and resilience as a people,” Adiong stressed.

In his message, 2nd District Representative Yasser A. Balindong, who was the guest of honor and speaker during the culmination program, expressed his optimism of seeing a promising future for Kapatagan thru the united efforts of its local officials and constituents in ensuring to preserve, enhance, and protect its natural resources.

-- This municipal government successfully celebrated its 41st foundation anniversary on Wednesday, February 08 held at the municipal hall grounds.

Mayor Raida B. Maglangit stressed that the local government is committed to perform their mandate and would continue to provide services to the people of Kapatagan towards peace and development.

“I would like to extend my gratitude to our partner government agencies, non-government organi -

Authorities arrest Isnirul Kirih (seated, right) on Sunday (Feb. 12, 2023) in Barangay Sinunuc, Zamboanga City. Kirih, an alleged Abu Sayyaf spy and transport provider, is the second most wanted person in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. ( P hoto courtesy of a rea P olice c ommand -W estern m indanao )

ASG ‘spy’ with P5.3-M bounty nabbed in Zamboanga City

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ZAMBOANGA CITY –

Authorities have arrested an alleged spy and transport provider of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) with a PHP5.3 million bounty on his head in a raid in this city, a top police official reported Monday.

Col. Richard Verceles, operations chief of the Area Police Command-Western Mindanao, said police officers armed with an arrest warrant collared Isnirul Kirih in his hideout Sunday in Barangay Sinunuc here.

tation going to Zamboanga City,” Verceles said in a statement.

Verceles said Kirih has standing warrants of arrest for seven counts of murder with no recommended bail, and 25 counts of frustrated murder with PHP200,000 bail for each, issued by a court in Jolo town, the capital of Sulu province.

Kirih is the second most wanted person in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) based on the Department of National Defense-Department of the Interior and Local Government joint order.

“The primary task of the subject (Kirih) is to provide intelligence information to ASG leaders and transpor- See NABBED , page 11

“Rest assured that as your representative, I will make sure that Kapatagan will enjoy the government resources allotted for the municipality,” the legislator emphasized. Meanwhile, activities in line with the celebration included ball games such as basketball and volleyball as well as fun shoot. (

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PRO-10 in mourning after death of 8 officers in road crash

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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY

– The Police Regional Office in Northern Mindanao (PRO-10) is mourning the death of eight police officers who figured in a road accident in Barangay Poblacion, Naawan, Misamis Oriental on Saturday morning.

In a statement on Sunday, Brig. Gen. Lawrence Coop, PRO-10 director, said they are hoping for the immediate recovery of those still admitted in hospitals.

“The PRO-10 is one in condoling with the bereaved families of those who died in the accident,” Coop said.

The police report on Saturday said the eight fatalities, one of whom was retired, were among a group of 32 in two separate Hiace vans traveling from Cagayan de Oro to Iligan City.

The initial investigation, conducted by S/Sgt. Francis Ferdinand Dadole of the Naawan Police Station, said a wing van coming from the opposite direction lost control and rammed into the vans after one of its front wheels exploded shortly before 10 a.m.

Coop thanked the rescuers, medical officers and local government unit personnel who immediately

TRAGEDY. The accident site in Purok 11, Barangay Poblacion, Naawan, Misamis Oriental where seven active police officers and one retired cop died on Saturday morning (Feb. 11, 2023). The busted front wheel of a wing van coming from the opposite direction caused it to collide with the officers’ two vans. ( c ourtesy of i ligan c ity cdrrmo f ace B ook )

responded to the accident site.

Maj. Joann Navarro, PRO-10 spokesperson, said Staff Sergeants Michael Ermac and Aaron Ticar, Sr. Master Sgt. Eric Generalao and retired officer Abapo Anito, the driver of one of the two vans, died at Misamis Oriental Provincial Hospital-Manticao; Staff Sergeants Reuyan Marjun and Jevilou Cañeda at Misamis Oriental Provincial Hospital-Initao; and Staff

Sergeants Eugene Lagcao and Arnill Manoop at Mindanao Sanitarium and Hospital in Iligan City

Ten injured police personnel were also being treated at Sanitarium

Hospital, nine were admitted to Northern Mindanao Medical Center here and wing van driver Benjamin Mudabpel is recuperating at the Manticao hospital. ( PNA )

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MAKATI City, Philippines

- Valcor Enterprises, Inc. is proud to announce that Kirloskar has invested in the Philippines’ growth and has been named as the exclusive distributor of Kirloskar products in the Philippines.

The company is owned and managed by DivinoSeer P. Valle, an entrepreneur with over 24 years of experience in management, engineering, and customer

service. Kirloskar Pneumatic Company Limited, based in India, is a leading global provider of air, gas, and refrigeration compressors, packages, and systems. The company serves the oil and gas, engineering, steel, cement, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors, offering a wide range of products and services to meet the needs of its customers.

Valcor Enterprises has offices located at Phinma Plaza, Rockwell Center, Makati City, and EMS Commercial Complex, Calumpang Highway, General Santos City. The company is committed to providing customers with competitive prices, a wide range of products and spare parts available in the country, and experienced installers.

Compared with its competitors, Valcor Enterprises

offers a range of advantages including competitive prices, a wider selection of products and available spare parts, and the most experienced and reliable installers.

Kirloskar’s product offerings include reciprocating open-type compressors, process refrigeration systems, and vapor absorption chillers for use in a variety of industries, including refinery and petrochemi -

cals, chemicals, fertilizers, marine, and process cooling and air conditioning applications.

The company also provides transmission products, including traction motor pinions and axle mounted bull gears, reverse reduction hydraulic marine gearboxes, and helical/bevel helical gear units.

Valcor Enterprises is dedicated to providing its customers with the high -

Recognizing Exceptional Stories of Digital Financial

Inclusion: GMEA@10 Introduces I-GCashMo Award

THE Globe Media Excellence Awards (GMEA) announces the addition of the I-GCashMo Award to its list of categories for 2023. This special award recognizes stories demonstrating how GCash, the country’s leading mobile wallet, impacts everyday life, aids in livelihood, and opens up previously unavailable opportunities for Filipinos.

With its mission to provide finance for all, GCash continuously expands its services to offer GInvest, GLoans, GSave and more to the largely unbanked population.

“As Globe continues to go beyond telco, we are also expanding the scope of storytelling we would like to honor at the Globe Media Excellence Awards (GMEA). On its 10th year, the GCash award will be introduced in GMEA to recognize excellence in reporting on the impact of our fintech business. Since the pandemic, GCash has been a lifeline and life enabler to many Filipinos,” said Globe Group Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer Yoly Crisanto.

“We are excited to introduce the I-GCashMo Award as it shines a spotlight on the transformative power of digital financial inclusion. GCash has been a vital

lifeline for many Filipinos during the pandemic. We want to acknowledge and celebrate the media practitioners who have captured these stories and brought them to the forefront,” said GCash Chief Customer Officer and New Businesses Head Winsley Bangit.

The award is open to all forms of media, including print, television, radio, and digital. To qualify, entries must have been published from January 15, 2022 onwards and meet the following requirements:

• For Digital: Formatted article in PDF or DOC, screen capture and URL of the article on the website, and supplementary photos/ graphics in JPEG

• For Print: Formatted article in PDF or DOC and high-resolution copy of the published story in PDF or JPEG

• For TV: Report in MP4 format with transcript in PDF or DOC and certificate of airing

• For Radio: Report in MP3 format with transcript in PDF or DOC and certificate of airing

• Proof of social impact

• Actions by stakeholders in response to the story (in-screen captures, links, and/or with documents to support, if applicable)

• Link and screen cap -

ture of social media posts with proof of engagement (reactions, likes, comments, etc.)

• Privacy setting of posts must be set to PUBLIC Entries will be evaluated based on two criteria: Content (50%) and Impact (50%). The Content criteria

assess the quality of the piece in terms of its ability to accurately depict digital financial inclusion and effectively showcase the positive impact of GCash and its features on the lives of Filipinos. The Impact criteria evaluate the significance of the story to the target au-

est quality products and services. The company is confident that its partnership with Kirloskar will allow it to meet the growing demand for air, gas, and refrigeration compressors and systems in the Philippines.

For more information, please contact Valcor Enterprises, Inc. at +63 916 433 4507, +63 939 364 5100, +63 83 823 3344, and valcor. kirloskar@gmail.com.

DTI-EMB supports participation of SMEs in ProPak Philippines 2023

THE Department of Trade and Industry-Export Marketing Bureau (DTI-EMB), in partnership with UBM Exhibition Philippines, Inc. (Informa Markets), supported the participation of six (6) small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the 3rd International Processing and Packaging Trade Event for the Philippines (ProPaK Philippines 2023) held on 01 – 03 February 2023 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila, Pasay City.

The six packaging companies were featured in a pavilion to showcase their products, services, and capabilities. These include: Exelpack Corporation, JR Plastic Manufacturing Corporation, Megasamsotite Incorporated, Plastmann Industrial Corporation, Rotopack Manufacturing Corporation, Stafford Paper Corporation.

dience, its ability to inspire discourse and engagement, generate positive feedback and sentiments, and encourage the audience to adopt and utilize GCash services. Submission of entries is until February 15, 2023. Winners will be announced

According to a report published by GlobalData on July 19, 2022, the Philippines’ packaging market size was valued at 60 billion units in 2021. During the period from 2021 to 2026, the market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of more than 4%. The report further states that the growth of flexible packaging is driven

See INTRODUCES , page 9 See SUPPORTS , page 9

NOTICE

Kirk Duaine Bagas Anor , from Naawan Mis. Or. March 18, 1973 date of birth has been missing since 2017 his siblings namely: Kirsten Anor, James Fulton Anor and adopted sister Janice Anor all residents in America never heard from him up to the present date. His Father Atty .Pedro Anor also told us he never heard from him even texts or call which they never even bothered to look for him. So, as his very own legal wife and first and only legal son we urged this concern to publicise this matter all over the world and be able to put this into a closure and consider him as Dead. Nonetheless, if anyone who know his whereabouts, which he was last seen in Saskatchewan,Canada with his mistresses and children from his respective other women 1 from Naawan named Jeanie Maito bore 2 children and another Canadian Indian bore a child but sadly, have kept his death secretly my husband supported my son for his studies until he finishes but failed his promises. The long time of waiting from his father and siblings to come out is too much for us to bear. I have all the rights to know the whole truth as his legal wife. And for my son as his first and legal child to know and live in peace.

pls do contact us directly in these details below

Aurea Deloso- Anor and son Kirk Joshua Anor aureagodel@gmail.com

09166487222

09503637004

Veterans Bank WWII Exhibit at Manila City Hall now open to the public

PHILIPPINE Veterans Bank continues to honor the legacy of our Filipino World War II veterans with the display of its multiawarded traveling exhibit at the Manila City Hall as part of the City of Manila’s commemoration activities for the 78th Anniversary of the Battle for Manila during World War II.

The Exhibit is located at the 2nd Floor of the Bulwagang Rodriguez of the Manila City Hall, and is open to the public free-ofcharge until February 15, 2023.

Entitled “War of Our Fathers: A Brotherhood of Heroes”, the PVB Traveling Exhibit features photos, images, memorabilia, and brief narratives about World War II in the Philippines, it also serves as a tribute to the bravery, patriotism, and resolve of the Filipino men and women who fought and died for freedom as well as those who survived one of the darkest chapters of our nation’s history.

In time for the anniversary of the Battle for Manila, the War of Our Fathers exhibit features eight (panels depicting World War II in the City of Manila, including scenes and narratives dur-

ing the month-long Battle for Manila from February to March of 1945.

The Exhibit was formally opened to the public last February 3, 2023 by Manila Mayor Maria Shei -

P. BARBOSA-NAVARRO, Petitioners.

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by petitioners and alledging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on January 15, 1999 at Iligan City, both petitioner’s 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 86 K-6th Kamuning, Quezon City and Buru-un, Iligan City, respectively;

That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for each other for some reason of which both petitioner finally decided to legally break or severe their marriage bond for more than six (6) years, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; petitioner seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on January 15, 1999 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile.

WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on February 24, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners.

SO ORDERED.

Iligan City, Philippines, this 3rd of February 2023.

MDN: Feb 7, 14 & 21, 2023

(SGD) OSOP M. ALI

Presiding Judge

Roberto De

President Renato A.

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city

of the Diplomatic Corps, and

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT

4th Shari’a Circuit Court 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City

IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE CIVIL CASE NO.2023-020 AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF PRAKASH FRANCIS ERIC GOMES AND FLORAME P. CABILES-GOMES, PRAKASH FRANCIS ERIC GOMES AND FLORAME P. CABILES-GOMES, Petitioners.

ORDER

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by petitioners and alledging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on November 29, 2013 at Maramag, Bukidnin, 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 Poblacion, Quezon, Bukidnon and Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for each other for some reason of which both petitioner finally decided to legally break or severe their marriage bond for six (6) years, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; petitioner seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on November 29, 2013 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 March 3, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 10th of February 2023.

(SGD) OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge MDN: Feb 14, 21 & 28, 2023

to 10:00pm (except holidays):

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Teacher’s language in Teaching Children

By: VIVIAN E. REGUMAN Juan A. Acapulco Elementary School Kinuman Sur Ozamiz City

Only to humanity, language is the celestial memento of god. A person’s use of a language aids in the development of the unique personality that sets a man apart from an animal. In actuality, it is language that brings people from many cultures, customs, and communities together. Language is a tool for communicating basic thoughts, feelings, and words with others. The goal of language instruction is to make language acquisition easier. Since the teaching and learning of languages are quite distinct in nature, teachers must comprehend this concept. Learning is a science, and teaching is an art. Human life would not be possible without language. Learning a language is a challenging, risky, and rewarding experience. A language instructor who can direct students toward communicative proficiency and fluency in the target language must lead them on such a journey. A wellrounded toolkit of language standards, knowledge of the abilities of speaking, listening, reading, and writing, the ability to accurately assess the language learning process, and the ability to boost student motivation are

all essential for a successful language teacher. Because it involves everyone in the class, it makes the class more animated and energetic. Students learn complex grammatical statements in an easier way thanks to demonstration classes. A bilingual approach can be utilized to make learning easy and comfortable for the pupils because it makes learning a new language less challenging. Additionally, because it exercises their reading, writing, listening, and speaking abilities, it will train children in a multi-skill approach.

Language teaching and learning is crucial because it involves the teacher and the student in the learning process and focuses on learning the entire language rather than just the activities that are required for the skill being taught. As the learner puts forward the principles and fundamentals that bind in a language, the learner may develop discipline in language acquisition. A variety of tasks were carried out to increase interest in learning a language without any fear or concern, and group discussions during class made the environment more engaging than it would have been otherwise.

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Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th Shari’a Circuit Court 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City

IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE CIVIL CASE NO.2023-012

IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF CIVIL CASE NO.2023-013

SPOUSES ACE DIAMOND TORRES SICAT AND AILEEN DAVID SOLIMAN-SICAT, ACE DIAMOND TORRES SICAT AND AILEEN DAVID SOLIMAN-SICAT, Petitioners. x

ORDER

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by petitioners and alledging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on July 26, 2003 at San Ramon, Dinalupihan, Bataan, both petitioner’s 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 San Fernando Pampanga and Luacan, Dinalupihan, Bataan, 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 eighteen (18) years, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; petitioner seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on July 26, 2003 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile.

WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on February 20, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners.

SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 27th of January 2023.

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by petitioners and alledging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on January 20, 2016 at Navotas City, both petitioner’s 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 479F Dulalia St., Linguan, Valenzuela City and Block 10 Lot B, San Nicolas, Balagtas St., San Fernando, Pampanga 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 five (5) years, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; petitioner seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on January 20, 2016 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on February 20, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in newspaper

AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES PAUL KEVIN P. YUMUL AND DIANA VENUS L. GABUT-YUMUL, PAUL KEVIN P. YUMUL AND DIANA VENUS L. GABUT-YUMUL, Petitioners. x

/ ORDER

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by petitioners and alledging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on May 8, 2013 at Bato, Camarines Sur, both petitioner’s 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 Brgy. Santiago, Bato, Camarines Sur and Brgy. Macabalan, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for each other for some reason of which both petitioner finally decided to legally break or severe their marriage bond for more than four (4) years, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; petitioner seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on May 8, 2013 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile.

WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on February 20, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners.

SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 27th of January 2023.

Ocampo, OBE, and PVB

Clara

vall, along with other

& PVB officials, heads

other guests. For more information, please visit www.veteransbank.com.ph or contact our PVB Customer Care through the following channels from Mondays to Fridays, 6:00am

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to revive the multimedia industry.

“As we know, culture and the arts are powerful instruments in fostering not only pride in our heritage but also unity in the community. The provincial government has incorporated these tools in our leadership in the province by developing premier cultural events and initiating more movement within the artistic industry,” said Manotoc as he pledged support to the creative sector.

For his part, provincial tourism officer Aianree Raquel, in a press conference on Saturday, expressed hope that more filmmakers will be inspired to join the local competition and show their ingenuity to the world.

The selected entries are shown for free at the Robinsons Place Ilocos Movieworld on Feb. 11-12 and on Feb. 18-19, from 9 a.m. until noon.

Previously, at least three documentary films that were produced during the first-ever Tan-ok ni Ilocano Online Film Festival of the Ilocos Norte government made it to various film festivals here and abroad.

These include the “Panagwawagi” (Brotherhood) by Gabb Gantala that bagged the top prize a the Rad Fest Short Film Competition 2021, a project by Blackbox Studios founded by Carlo Alvarez.

It was also nominated for “Film of the Month” at the Viddsee Shortee Award by a Singapore-based video entertainment platform that recognizes and celebrates the most-watched, shared, and talked about Asian short film on Viddsee every month.

Similarly, Kevin Jay Ayson’s “Ang Mga Nawalang Pag-asa at Panlasa” (The Lost Sense of Hope and Taste) was awarded 2nd Best Film and chosen as one of the 13 short feature finalists in the Cinemalaya

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Philippine Independent Film Festival in 2021.

Meanwhile, Melver Ritz Gomez’s “Iyallatiw” (To Transfer) was selected as an official entry to the International Film Festival Manhattan (IFFM) and screened at the Diwa Filipino Film Showcase of Seattle in Washington, USA. “Iyallatiw” was also chosen as part of the Viddsee Juree Awards in 2021.

“Panagwawagi” portrays a brotherhood that could withstand disparate and ageless circumstances and trying times.

“Ang Mga Nawalang Pagasa at Panlasa” narrates the battles and struggles of Ilocano food entrepreneurs amid the pandemic, while “Iyallatiw” portrays an almost dying oral tradition in the town of Paoay, Ilocos Norte, and how a “manglualo” (prayer leader) will transfer the practice to the younger generation.

In support of the local filmmakers, the Ilocos Norte government provided a seed grant of PHP50,000 for each of the entries. ( PNA )

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Municipal Social Welfare and Development officer Mylene Gariguez, received the award handed out by the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Tagaytay City on Wednesday.

In a phone interview on Sunday, Gariguez said the town was recognized as it achieved a 100-percent implementation of the social pension fund program in all four quarters last year.

“We promptly downloaded the fund from the national office allocated for the social pension of our senior citizens and immediately disbursed them, according to the schedule given to us,” said Gariguez.

Gariguez attributed the recognition to the cooperation displayed by all ben -

Republic of the Philippines OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR Province of Misamis Oriental Municipality of Alubijid

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

eficiaries as they completed their requirements.

She also clarified that a senior citizen who wants to receive the grant need not be a registered voter of the town to be included in the program.

An identification card from the village or the Office of the Senior Citizens Affairs is enough, she added. ( PNA )

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industry.

Under the program, each qualified beneficiary receives three piglets and three sacks of feeds.

Before the piglet and feed distribution, all six towns scored a victory in their battle against the highly contagious hog virus as DA declared them ASF-free. The towns obtained the ASF-free status after no new cases of the swine fever were recorded there for at least 90 days.

Meanwhile, the rest of Camarines Norte--San Lorenzo Ruiz, Mercedes, Basud, and Vinzons towns--have yet to eradicate the hog virus in their areas.

On the other hand, Paracale and Capalonga remain ASFfree, as the highly contagious swine fever has not yet been detected in these towns.

Areas where ASF has been eradicated are given a surveillance period of 90, in which DA needs to collect blood samples in over 150 domestic pigs in each town. The process is supervised by the municipal agricultre officers and the

Provincial Veterinary Office.

In Camarines Norte, the collection of blood samples was done from last January 31 to February 10.

The CHRP is anchored in DA’s Memorandum Circular 16, which launched the Integrated National Swine Production Initiatives for Recovery and Expansion to implement the calibrated rpopulation and enhancement of the local swine industry to recover its capacity to produce sufficient supply of hogs and pork. ( PIA5/Maria Alexis C. Ballester, Bicol University intern, contributed to this report. )

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He is described as the ASG sub-leader operating in the provinces of Basilan and Sulu under slain ASG leader Isnilon Hapilon who was based in Sumisip town, Basilan; and current ASG leader Radullan Sahiron in Patikul town, Sulu.

The arresting team recovered identification cards from the possession of Kirih bearing different fictitious names Verceles said it was Kirih who provided transportation for Hapilon to reach Marawi City during the 2017 siege. Hapilon was killed on Oct. 16, 2017 during the battle of Marawi that started in May of the same year.

In 2018, Verceles said the suspect was also involved in a series of clashes against government forces in Patikul. ( PNA )

Republic of the Philippines Province of Bukidnon CITY OF MALAYBALAY * * * Office of the Sangguniang Panlungsod EXCERPT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE 18TH REGULAR SESSION OF THE 9TH SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD FOR CY 2022 OF THE CITY OF MALAYBALAY, BUKIDNON HELD AT THE SP SESSION HALL ON NOVEMBER 15, 2022.

PRESENT:

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GMEA@10 I-GCashMo

Awardees in Visayas and Mindanao will receive P25,000 each.

GMEA has served as a significant platform for thousands of stories in the past nine years, recognizing authentic and outstanding works of media and social media practitioners from different parts of Visayas and Mindanao.

As it turns 10, the country’s longest-running media awards in Visayas and Mindanao mark this important milestone by celebrating innovations that uplift lives with compassion, care, and kindness under one digital nation.

For more information about GMEA@10, visit www.glbe. co/gmea.

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by its low cost and flexibility which is suitable for multiple shapes and sizes as well as easy closures. Furthermore, the use of cans is increasing.

The Philippines’ biggest international processing and packaging trade event, ProPaK Philippines 2023, focused on sustainability, automation, and packaging design. A “Sustainability Square” was set up to provide visitors and exhibitors a venue to discuss sustainability in the packaging and processing sectors, including food, drinks, medicines, and cosmetics, to meet UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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vancements in packaging and processing machines and technology from leading companies worldwide. The exhibition provided an industry-focused event that connected international suppliers to local and regional buyers in the food, beverages, pharmaceutical, and other industries.

For inquiries on processing and packaging, please contact the DTI-EMB Consumer and Industrial Division at cidfiles@ dti.gov.ph.

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That we:

1. VIOLETA B. CRUZ , of legal age, Filipino, widow and a resident of 01-96 Springside, Barangay 1, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon;

2. VIOLA ANN CRUZ-BACUS, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Phase 3, NHA, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon;

3. MEA ANN CRUZ-NOCUM , of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Fortich St., Barangay 3, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon;

4. JO ANN CRUZ-GUDITO , of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Carmenville Subd., Casisang, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon;

5. RYAN B. CRUZ , of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of 01-96 Springside, Barangay 1, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon;

6. ADRIAN B. CRUZ , of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of 01-96 Springside, Barangay 1, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon;

7. KRISTIAN B. CRUZ , of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of 01-96 Springside, Barangay 1, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon;

ABSENT

CFN-0002-2023

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that ELSA DECENILLA DANGIN has filed with this office a petition for Change of First Name of her husband from “ FELINO ” to “ AQUILINO ” in the Certificate of Live Birth of FELINO DANGIN who was born on MAY 12, 1951 at Tambacan, Alubijid, Misamis Oriental and whose parents are “ FAUSTO DANGIN ” and FELICIDAD SABELLA

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

(Sgd) ESTELA N. SALDIA Municipal Civil Registrar

Balore

Hon. Councilor Brian Nelson T. Flores (On Leave)

Hon. Councilor Kathleen Cecille C. Pagaling (On Leave)

Hon. Councilor Cromwell Kiril D. Dinlayan (On Leave)

ORDINANCE NO. 1006 Series of 2022 (18th Regular Session)

Authored by: Hon. Niko P. Aldeguer

Co-Authored by: Hon. Alan Ryann O. Legaspi

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING GRANTS TO ORGANIC FARMERS WITHIN THE CITY OF MALAYBALAY FOR THEIR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES AND THE GUIDELINES FOR THE RELEASE THEREOF

WHEREAS, Article II, Section 16 of the Philippine Constitution provides that the State shall protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature;

WHEREAS, Article II, Section 23 of the Philippine Constitution also provides that the State shall encourage non-government, community-based, or sectoral organizations that promote the welfare of the nation;

companion planting.

b. MACOFA- stands for Malaybalay City Organic Farmer’s Association, an association composed of organic farming farmers.

SECTION 5. AMOUNT OF GRANT

The amount of the grant is Two Hundred Thousand Pesos (P200,000.00) per certified organic farm, and it will be on a first-come and first-served basis, and those who cannot avail for the year upon release will be given priority for the next year.

SECTION 6. REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES BEFORE THE RELEASE OF THE GRANT

1. Letter of intent address to the City Mayor;

2. Project Proposal;

3. Resolution of Indorsement from MACOFA; and

4. Certification from the City Agriculture that they are an existing organic farm for three (3) years.

The aforementioned requirements to be submitted to the City Mayor’s Office for evaluation.

SECTION 7. ACCOUNTABILITY

These grants shall be subject for liquidation and monitoring by the City Accounting Office.

SECTION 8. ORDINANCE REVIEW This ordinance shall be subject for review every three (3) years.

SECTION 9. IMPLEMENTING AGENCIES The City Agriculture’s Office shall formulate the necessary Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) and may add additional requirements such as, but not limited to, resolution from MACOFA, certification from the City Agriculture Office, letter of intent, and project proposal, for the effective implementation of this ordinance.

SECTION 10. APPROPRIATION An initial amount of One Million Pesos (1M) shall be allocated for the implementation of this ordinance.

SECTION 11. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE If for any reason, any part of this ordinance is invalidated by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining portion of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.

8. CYRELLE ANN CRUZ-LOZANO , of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Block 20, Lot 5 & 6, Carmenville Subd., Casisang, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon;

9. IMARIE ANN B. CRUZ , of legal age, Filipino, single and a resident of 01-96 Springside, Barangay 1, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon;

10. KRISTINE ANN B. CRUZ , of legal age, Filipino, single and a resident of 01-96 Springside, Barangay 1, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon;

WITNESSETH :

WHEREAS, late MANALO CRUZ died intestate without living a Will or Testament on March 7, 2005 at Malaybalay City, Bukidnon;

WHEREAS , at the time of the demise of the said late MANALO CRUZ , he left conjugal estate parcel of land described as follows;

“A parcel of land identified as Lot 2469-E, Psd-10-030819 , being a portion of Lot 2469, Pls-800, situated in the Barrio of Poblacion, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon. Containing an area of TWO HUNDRED SIXTY-SIX (266) square meters, more or less. Covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-66588 and Tax Declaration No. F-001292 and Tax Declaration No. F-001293 for the building/improvement.”

MDN: Feb 14 & 21, 2023

PRA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

Republic of the Philippines CITY CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE

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

Email Address: civilregistrycagayandeoro@yahoo.com & ccrcdo@gmail.com

Cell No. 0906-8288219/0906-828-8187

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 10172, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that MAUREEN JEANNE BELLO MANGUBAT has filed with this Office a petition for correction of clerical error of the CHILD’S SEX from “ MALE ” to “ FEMALE ” in the Certificate of Live Birth of MAUREEN JEANNE BELLO MANGUBAT who was born on FEBRUARY 25, 1998 (as per PSA file) in MARY’S CHILD LYING IN CLINIC CARMEN, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, MISAMIS ORIENTAL and whose parents are DANILO VILLARMIA MANGUBAT and MARITES LANTUNGAN BELLO

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file a written opposition with this Office not later than FEBRUARY 16, 2023

EVANGELINE

WHEREAS, RA 10068 as amended by RA 11511 mandates to promote and further develop the practice of organic agriculture (OA) in the country and to promote community-based organic agriculture systems;

WHEREAS, providing grants help boost the small Filipino organic producers;

NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of Hon. AR O. Legaspi, duly seconded; Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of the City of Malaybalay in regular session assembled, that:

SECTION 1. TITLE

This Ordinance shall be otherwise known as the “Organic Farmers Ordinance in the City of Malaybalay.”

SECTION 2. DECLARATION OF POLICY

The promotion, propagation, development and implementation of organic agriculture is part of the state policies. The City of Malaybalay helps in aiming the balance ecology and organic agriculture in sustaining the ecological system. Organic production is based on ecological processes and recycling. Organic farming uses fewer pesticides, reduces soil erosion, decreases nitrate leaching into groundwater and surface water, and recycles animal wastes back into the farm.

SECTION 3. SCOPE OF COVERAGE

The grant is intended for the local organic farmers within the City of Malaybalay.

SECTION 4. DEFINITION OF TERMS a. Organic Farming- also known as ecological farming or biological farming, is an agricultural system that uses fertilizers of organic origin such as compost manure, green manure, and bone meal and places emphasis on techniques such as crop rotation and

SECTION 12. REPEALING CLAUSE Ordinances, rules and regulations or parts thereof which are inconsistent or in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.

SECTION 13. EFFECTIVITY This ordinance shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its publication in a local newspaper of general circulation. ENACTED.

WHEREAS, no known debt of deceased MANALO CRUZ have not been settled to date;

WHEREAS, no person have filed any claims, whether formal or informal, against the above described intestate estate;

WHEREAS, the above-named heirs are the sole and only heirs of deceased MANALO CRUZ ; NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to Sec. 1, Rule 74 of the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines, and adjudicate the real property above-described, in EQUAL SHARE

That the parties hereby affirm that they have executed the foregoing instrument out of their own voluntary free will without force, intimidation or violence upon their person and have no claim or demand against each other; Is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. FLAVIANO

help attain the national government’s priority plans.

It was introduced to the world stage by the government during Marcos’ attendance at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland last month.

More investments

Meanwhile, Marcos expressed confidence that more investments will come to the Philippines on top of the deals signed during his successful working visit to Tokyo.

“That’s why we keep on doing this… the Japanese have been very forwardlooking, in a sense na meron talaga silang mga pinaplano (that they’re really planning something) that are very new, taking advantage [of] the new technologies,” he said.

He said he also looked forward to bolstering partnerships with Japan in terms of climate change mitigation and adaptation, which is a key part of his administration’s priority agenda.

Marcos said his working visit to Tokyo was mission accomplished given the “good results” obtained by the Philippine delegation.

The five-day visit has so far resulted in seven bilateral agreements and 35 investment deals amounting to USD13 billion or PHP 708.2 billion, estimated to generate around 24,000 jobs for Filipinos.

“All of the projects that were on the pipeline, I think we were able to finalize all of them. That’s a good result I think from this trip,” he added. ( PNA )

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system that simultaneously

The Spirit of “ Bayanihan ” in School

By: MAIDY S. OBAD Teacher - 3 Antero U. Roa Central School District-7 Ozamiz City Division

One of the most desirable attitudes among Filipinos is being helpful. Helping others in times of need is basic instinct of human nature. It is the feeling of happiness and satisfaction that drives individual towards doing good deeds.

Bayanihan is good helping act among people in the neighborhood or in the community. It is a Filipino word referring to the spirit of communal unity and cooperation.

Furthermore, bayanihan can be viewed in many forms. It is where cooperative undertaking takes place with each individual effort exerted because it is an art of working together with a common goal.

In school, in an institution or in any learning spaces, bayanihan occurs when there are programs and activities. This can be shown on committee tasks and responsibilities wherein everyone is given individual descriptions on what to do.

grows both plants and fish.

“Despite the advances in modern agriculture, hightech farm mechanization, modern irrigation system and advanced controlled environment agriculture, food production in the country remains at the mercy of nature and is subject to various destructive elements of the changing climate,” read the bill’s explanatory note.

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources promoted aquaponics at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.

In Naga City, Camarines Sur and Tuguegarao City, Cagayan for instance, beneficiary communities received aquaponics units in 2021 for them to plant fruits and vegetables and grow fish.

The bill said that with the increasing population and huge demand in food supply, the country must utilize advanced systems to

grow more food while conserving limited resources.

“We must devote more research and development to the use of state-of-theart technologies aimed at improving agricultural production and ensuring food security and safety,” the bill stated.

The measure mandates the Department of Agriculture, in coordination with the Department of Science and Technology, to conduct research and promote the use of aeroponics, hydroponics, and aquaponics technologies as instruments to further improve the production of fish, crops and vegetables.

Idle government lands, either owned by the national or local government, and other land resources in state universities and colleges shall be considered for fish fanning and growing crops using aeroponics, hydroponics or aquaponics

Developing Leadership Skills in Schools

By: MARILOU D. LICAYAN Teacher 3 Antero U. Roa Central School District-7 Ozamiz City Division

Helpfulness among others, cooperation and collaboration among school personnel are developed in doing such act.

More importantly, having the spirit of bayanihan in school promotes good rapport among teachers and administrators. It decreased teachers’ burden and it lightened teachers’ responsibilities. It adds happiness in the workplace and it helps develop good relationship among others.

Doing “pahina” in school is a simple act of help. With this, bayanihan is shown among parents, stakeholders, and other community people who are extending their help in school. Working together and lending a helping hand without expecting any reward or return are the most precious actions anyone should possess.

Let’s keep the spirit of bayanihan in school burning! Let’s help one another, because, together we can do better!

Decision Support System: Predicting Student’s Performance

NATHALIE JOY G. CASILDO

IT Faculty, College of Information Sciences and Computing Central Mindanao University

It is a known fact that teachers’ role in the classroom is of utmost importance. In order to be effective, his engagement with learners must be strong so that learning is successful. A good teacherlearner relationship is geared toward communicating the lessons well.

In addition to this, however, administrative support is crucial as well. This includes recording of observations on a learner’s performance both in written and practical lessons, deciding on the grades based on the rating per task and so much more. I can say that it is much better nowadays that we can already benefit from technology to aid us in our analysis.

Decision support system is one of these products of technology that become beneficial for educators. Decision sup-

port system is a program that is commonly used to support determinations, judgments and courses of action in an organization. In schools, it is helpful in predicting student’s performance. There are many kinds of Decision support system, but the most common one is the data-driven DSS which results are based on the inputs or entered data or observations. DSS runs through these data and analyzes each information, thereafter generating conclusions. The modern times call for more challenging internal processes in academes, but it also introduce new beneficial ways to counter these challenges. Such innovations in education assisted teachers, resulting to a more research-based delivery of instructions.

Taking on a leadership role is a great opportunity to build real-world skills. A leadership position allows individual to exercise strengths and explore interests. Some people were born to be leaders. They have skills in dealing with people with individual differences with less hassle and stress.

In school, leadership skills are always present in the teaching and learning process. A cooperative learning approach, games, and other group activities are simple ways wherein skills in a good leader can be proven. Moreover, doing group and responsibility tasks inside the four walls of a class home are great practice to engage in so that leadership skills will be developed.

Generally, leaders of today’s generation started

in school, enhancing their leadership skills. Surely, they were classroom officials during their elementary days. Then, school has its vital role in molding youthful leaders in the society through the help of all dedicated teachers; who are present in school for 5 days in a week, devotedly preparing and teaching to ensure development among learners in school, not only the academic progress but mostly self improvement, abilities, capabilities and various skills in life.

Particularly, these leadership skills are honed early. They are not acquired for just a blink of an eye and so, as mentors, let’s develop leadership skills in school among our learners for some day, many of them will become future leaders in the society.

Motivational Teaching Strategies in Teaching Senior High School Students

By: CHRISTY JESSA G. TUASTUMBAN Teacher- 2 Katipunan National High School Sinacaban District Division of Misamis Occidental

Motivational strategies are techniques that encourage individuals to engage in goalrelated behavior (Sucuoglu, 2017). These are the methods and approaches used by teachers in the classrooms to capture and sustain student’s attention to the lesson.

For Senior High School learners, who are in adolescent’s stage, they are more likely to work towards a goal when motivated- rather that instructed. However, same with younger ones, Senior high schools learners find joy in doing games and other varied activities in the classroom for fun is the antithesis of boredom. Games can also be great educational tools, encourage everyone to participate, hold attention and break up monotony of routine.

Generally, learners learned best in any forms of motivational strategies that are commonly used in the teaching field. These in-

technology.

Aeroponics, hydroponics and aquaponics technologies, as used in agricultural production, shall likewise be integrated in the academic curriculum of public and private academic institution’s secondary and tertiary level students who are studying Agriculture, Practical Arts, Home Economics and other subjects related to agriculture. (Leonel Abasola/ PNA )

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registered criminologists, teachers, or nurses, is under process and review since they were exempted from taking the EnLex and have already passed the initial physical examination.

Director Allan Iral, BJMP chief, expressed elation over the vast number of applicants who applied for the JO1 position as the bureau needs an additional 2,000 JO1 to safeguard the 478 district, city and municipal jails that house more than 129,000 inmates nationwide.

“The mass hiring is essential to provide quality jail management service towards a more rehabilitative facility for our PDL,” Iral said in a statement.

The EnLex is composed of general information, mathematics, basic English and grammar, sentence arrangement, paragraph completion and essay.

To be appointed to the rank of JO1, an applicant must pass the neuro-psychiatric examination, background investigation, panel interview initial deliberation, medical/dental/physical examination, drug test, strength and agility test, and final deliberation.

The applicant must also possess a baccalaureate degree and appropriate second-

level eligibility; must not be less than 21 or more than 30 years of age; at least 5 feet and 2 inches for males and 5 feet for females; and must not be less or more than 5kg from the standard weight corresponding to the applicant’s height, age and gender. The result of the exam will be released next week. (PNA)

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of lives among our soldiers,” Trinidad said.

He also said the PA condoled with the families of the victims and assured them of all necessary support.

Meanwhile, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said that it is saddened by this tragic event and condoled with the families of the victims.

“We commiserate with the families of our deceased soldiers as we also pray for the safe recovery of the critically wounded personnel now being treated at Camp Evangelista Station Hospital,” AFP spokesperson Col. Medel Aguilar said in a statement.

He added that the AFP has already directed the PA to conduct a thorough investigation and implement measures that will prevent the recurrence of similar incidents in the future. (PNA)

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Overcoming the True Challenge of the Day

MARK JOHN R. CALO

clude differentiated activities, puzzles, simulations and the use of pictures and real objects.

For today’s generation, the use of technology is in highest form of motivational teaching strategy that is why power point presentation is a primary need as tool in teaching Senior High School learners. They find it easy in their age to manipulate gadgets like net books, laptops, mobile phone and computers. Thus, teachers should always include and integrate technology as part of motivational strategies in teaching Senior High School students to combat the apathy of learning.

All in all, motivational strategies are useful mechanism for teaching profession to encourage, invite, convince and motivate learners to actively participate and cooperate in the teaching and learning process to target the goal of Success!

In a day of the life of a teacher, a routine makes it extraordinary. Zooming in, she starts it by making sure she arrives on time or even earlier before the bell rings. She prepares her lesson plan, creates the modules and crafts creative materials to make the day’s lessons attractive, entertaining and engaging. She also fixes herself enough to not distract her learners once she faces them to deliver the instructions.

However, I think the most crucial challenge that she will be facing in a day is to encourage students to listen to her lessons, literally and figuratively. Creating the body of knowledge starts from thinking a good study, coming up with research questions and forming a set of objectives, ensuring that the study contains rich content from introduction, body, towards conclusion. The same goes to learning.

If a learner listens intently to one topic and sees the same way in several lessons to come, then he will be more knowledgeable and yes, a step ahead of those who did not. I think the behavior of a

learner in a particular lesson is very important for him to be able to learn the subject well. More than learning the subject, is for him to appreciate these things that he gained from the classroom and collectively apply his education to the daily life.

That is why that as a teacher, I have to come to realize that a day in my life is equally important with every single day my learners spend with me. Each day is a formation of their future. This thought inspired me to make my daily lessons as colorful as it should be and at the same time impactful. It has been my goal to allow them to understand even the simplest word I say and encourage them to ask questions, so that I can answer them and explain them the way of things.

Overcoming the true challenge of the day as a teacher makes me a better teacher and this challenge is seeing my learners listen to my lessons in English, Math, Science, and so on and listen to my wisdom when they ask life questions that comes to them randomly.

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us. If you do not own the freshness of the air and the sparkle of the water, how can you buy them? Every part of this earth is sacred to my people. Every clearing and humming insect is holy in the memory and experience of my people. The sap which courses through the trees carries the memories of the red men. This we know: the earth does not belong to man; man belongs to the earth. This we know. All things are connected like the blood which unites our family. All things are connected.”

Earth Democracy is the awareness of these connectedness and of the rights and responsibilities that flow from them. This is what our Indigenous People are advancing as exemplified by Datu Sandigan. Indeed, all species, peoples, and cultures have intrinsic worth. It is the firm belief of that Indigenous People that all beings are subjects who have integrity, intelligence, and identity not objects to ownership, manipulation, exploitation, or disposability. No humans have the right to own other species, other people, or the knowledge of other cultures through patents and other intellectual property rights.

Today, the Indigenous People (the Higaonons and Maranaos) are very much bothered as their ancestral domain is now the subject of interest by the LGUs nearby to convert a very wonderful holy ground into tourism site for money raking. In their letter to me, they expressed such alarm, to wit:

“Kaya naman kaming mga Tribung Hig-onon at Tribung Maranao ng Barangay Lantud ay nagkakaisa upang maisa katuparan ang kagustuhan ng aming mga ninuno para sa kapakanan naming lahat hanggang sa darating pang henerasyon, kong kaya kami ngayon ay maninindigan upang bawiin ang aming karapatan sa pamuno sa aming teretoryo na linalapastangan ng mga taong nasa posisyon. Sa pamamagitan ng aming coop na Igpanuyadug sa Abaga Ta Bayug Agriculture Cooperative at sa tulong nga lahat ng ahensiya hanggang sa National Government lalong lalo na sa pinaka mamahal naming Pangulong BBM inaasahan naming mga tulong, babangon kami kasama ang basbas ng aming mga ninuno at sa biyaya ni Magbabaya!”

Yes, we must recognize the rights of the Indigenous People as soon as possible as they have categorically stated in their position paper: “Gagawin namin ang lahat mapangalagaan lang ang aming kalikasan sa loob ng aming ancestral domain dahil pinaglaban ito ang aming ninuno sa loob ng ilang siglo kaya handa rin kaming pumatay at handa rin magpakamatay upang ipaglaban ang aming karapatan sa loob ng aming

teretoryo.”

By the way, the newly formed cooperative is headed by a very brave warrior and brigade commander of the North Eastern Command of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) of the 6th Special Force Unit, Sultan Abdul Ayunan Amoran. With him are some five battalion commanders and 1,400 MILF combatants.

Indeed, Mindamora Falls is the manifestation of the Unseen Being, the creator. Can there be a more amazing site on earth than the radiating two-story waterfalls flowing amidst the backdrop of the green scenery of blooming trees and flowers and above are flocks of birds hovering and dancing to the music of the wind in harmony with the music emanating from water falling, Yes, just like Datu Sandigan’s stand, “It is where Magbabaya is that is worth dying for.”

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love around and instead hatred prevails.

What faith also does is to enlighten our mind, enabling us to see and understand things beyond the simply material, temporal and the natural. It lets us enter into the spiritual and supernatural world to which we are poised.

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establishment of this Baywatch team will eventually prevent the incident of drowning,” CG Commander (CDR) Patrick John Cabasag said.

Aside from keeping the public safe, the project also aims to further educate the public, especially beachgoers, on water safety and the beach owner’s responsibilities when it comes to water safety.

Informational leaflets that contain safety precaution instructions will also be handed down by the team to individuals to help enhance their knowledge of water safety.

Meanwhile, the PCGA 1001st Squadron, as a partner of the PCG in the implementation of environmental preservation and maritime safety and rescue, pledges its full support and commitment to the endeavors and mandates of the PCG.

Both PCG and PCGA urge the public to be aware of the safety procedures to avoid drowning or neardrowning incidents. They

also encourage the beach owners to strictly follow the coast guard’s rules and regulations and always place an on-duty lifeguard in their respective watch towers to keep their customers safe.

( JAKA/PIA-10/Misamis Oriental )

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he stressed.

Around half of the 44 million Filipino internet users are children aged 17 years old and below, he added.

Nuñez said there is a need to protect the children from age-inappropriate content across all online platforms. He explained that this includes engaging the minors for a consultation and educating them, including the private sector and media practitioners, through webinar series, training, community education and outreach.

He said the media are responsible in ensuring informed reporting on issues related to child online safety and protection and should follow an ethical approach to covering issues involving OSAEC.

“Media plays an instrumental role in protecting children by increasing public discourse on the issue,” he said.

Ariel Sebellino, executive director of the Philippine Press Institute, added that efforts and initiatives must be smarter to combat challenges and problems.

“People just don’t know that once kids are left like that, they are already exposed to so many dangers, be it potential or real. These are the realities now,” he said.

He added that the role of journalists in addressing these online dangers is “very critical and crucial.”

( Antonio L. Colina IV / MindaNews )

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complaints of murder before the provincial prosecutor’s office.

On January 26, Manangca and his siblings Ani and Alfahad and two more relatives Anisa Manangca and Shilben Basa were slain via gunfire when their pickup truck was ambushed in barangay Piña.Two more persons - Alwaf Manangca and Norman Tulino - were wounded.

Dulawan said the origin of the rido went as back as 2016 when a family member

of the suspects was slain.

“This is a bloody family feud. Karon nibalos na pud ang pikas,” he continued.

Dulawan remained firm in espousing that the January shooting incident is an isolated instance and Zamboanga del Norte remains to have low index crimes under his watch.

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Empowerment of Women (UN Women) planned to launch the next cycle of the BARMM’s action plan on women, peace, and security (RAP-WPS).

A 4-day technical writeshop to jumpstart the next cycle of RAP-WPS was held in Cotabato City, February 6–9, which will be followed by a series of validations in the different areas of BARMM for finalization.

At the technical writeshop, women from BARMM ministries, offices, and agencies (MOAs), civil society organizations, grassroots women peacebuilders, and national and international non-government organizations worked together to find ways to fix the problems with the current BARMM RAP-WPS.

Accordingly, the new RAP-WPS is a 10-year action plan intended to address the various needs of women and establish a more concrete and gender-sensitive plan for the promotion of women’s protection towards achieving sustainable peace and gender equality in the Bangsamoro region.

Participants talked about what needed to be changed or improved in each of the plan’s four pillars: protection and prevention, empowerment and participation, promotion and mainstreaming, and monitoring and evaluation.

BWC Chairperson Bainon Karon said the Commission is hopeful that the next cycle of RAPWPS will be more inclusive and participative, and relevant to the stakeholders in order to strengthen women’s active and meaningful participation in various spaces.

The various spaces included peacebuilding and conflict prevention, the integration of important emerging issues relevant to WPS such as climate change, cybersecurity, and the engagement of men and boys, diverse populations, as well as young persons with disabilities.

“Women are also active agents of peace in armed

conflict, yet their role as key players and change agents of peace are still yet to be recognized here in the Bangsamoro. But I concede to your different understanding, experiences, and capabilities to all aspects of women, peace, and security that are essential in sustaining peace in the region,” Karon said.

Meanwhile, UN Women Peace and Security lead Nery Ronatay emphasized that when it comes to WPS, BARMM is one of the models around the world.

“Sinusubukan natin sulatin iyong pangatlong cycle ng RAP-WPS. Ito ay ang commitment ng Pilipinas at ng BARMM para i-address natin yung mga needs and vulnerabilities ng mga kababaihan at mga batang babae na naiipit sa giyera

(conflict),” he said.

(We are trying to write your third cycle of RAPWPS. This is the commitment of the Philippines and BARMM to address the needs and vulnerabilities of women and girls who are trapped in war)

He also stressed the need to focus on issues involving women in the Bangsamoro Peace Process Normalization.

RAPWPS was anchored to the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on women, peace, and security, which was adopted unanimously by the UN Security Council and The National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security ( NAPWPS), October 31, 2000. (BIO/PIA-10/Lanao del Sur )

Teaching Children Correct Social Skills

By: DANNY BOY R. BONGO Juan A. Acapulco Elementary School Kinuman Sur Ozamiz City

Children today require a wide range of social skills in order to succeed and thrive in society. Effective communication, consideration, and problem-solving are the three talents I choose. These three abilities are crucial for a child’s social development. These abilities are necessary for children to learn throughout their childhood and to operate as adults. A message is shared between two or more individuals through communication, which is also how people come to know one another. Words, acts, looks, and silence can all be used as forms of communication. Communication is the cornerstone of developing a child’s abilities to learn and is the foundation of creating relationships. It is necessary for social interaction, play, and learning.

Children must learn how to comprehend others and how to be understood by others. A youngster has to be able to articulate their ideas and feelings about their surroundings, which makes communication crucial. Due

to their frequent inability to express themselves, kids with communication challenges are more likely to have behavior disorders, low self-esteem, and confidence concerns. When communication is weak, friendships are frequently impossible to achieve as well. Reading, writing, math, and science all revolve around communication. By allowing children to communicate their unique thoughts, feelings, and connections to and with others, effective communication aids in the development of self-esteem, confidence, and stronger interpersonal interactions in young children.

Understanding one’s own and other people’s sentiments requires consideration. Children who have the necessary empathy and sympathy skills can detect and understand the feelings of others and are compassionate. Children who are trained to be considerate of others are more able to control their own behavior and have less difficulty forming and sustaining relationships.

FOR TRUTH, JUSTICE AND PROGRESS

Buadiposo-Buntong inaugurates newly-renovated town hall

COTABATO CITY -- Lo -

cal officials of BuadiposoBuntong in Lanao del Sur led on Thursday, February 09 the inauguration of its newly-renovated municipal hall.

Mayor Noron G. Dadayan was joined during the activity by Lanao del Sur Provincial Governor Mamintal “Bombit” Alonto Adiong, Jr.

Mayor Dadayan said the renovation which started last July 2022 was funded by the provincial government.

“We are immensely grateful for our honorable governor for supporting this initiative,” the lady mayor stressed. As part of the renovation, Mayor Dadayan said they had extension at the back portion of the building, fixed the interior portion and beautified the facade of

the town hall.

In his message, Governor Adiong said that this newly renovated municipal hall will serve as a building for government functions and delivery of basic services for the people of Buadiposo-Buntong.

“Our constituents deserved this. All our ef -

forts are the result of our dedication to serve the public. Let us continue to be united as one for our beloved Lanao del Sur,” he emphasized.

The governor also expressed faith to the leadership of Mayor Dadayan in pursuing her goals for the continued growth of

the municipality. Meanwhile, the municipal government is also a 2022 SGLG awardee,

previously conferred as a national awardee for ADAC performance audit, and a recipient of the LoGFA

award by the Bangsamoro Ministry of the Interior and Local Government. ( ANALISA P. ESPAÑO )

MX3, RED CROSS’ BLOOD LETTINGS

By NORMA PACHECO and JOSE FUNCION

FEB . 11, 2023 Davao City. Kind hearted young fresh volunteers from all walks of life, mostly students, military personnel at the likes of PHP, PCG, AIR FORCE, ARMY and other able bodied individuals, lined-up for good, offering their own lives coz ‘BLOOD is LIFE’ so that others may have

life in this program

“DUGONG ALAY DUGTONG BUHAY BLOOD DONATION DRIVE” presently being held & initiated by MX3 with Red Cross at Gaisano Mall, this City.

This is a one day blood letting activity that started 9am - 5pm is in partnership with Gaisano Mall, Rotary club & Red Cross Davao City being organized by Ms. Reah May Inven -

tor of MX3 thru the inspired guidance of Ms. Theresa Orcullo the MX3 Mindanao Sales Manager. Together with some stage performing artists group known as Viva Tour Pasine, Palaro at Paconcert, bannering the theme titled

“DUGTONG BUHAY SA

DUGONG ALAY, BLOOD DONATION DRIVE” under the directorship of DMIRIE FOUNDA -

TION INC. and MX3 lead by Doc. Mimi Arcillas being the Foundation Head, and thus, the whole event is being supported, secured by the team of PLTCol. Ronald Lao Stn. Cmdr. Sta. Ana Police Station with SSgt. Acob supervising. A rough estimate of 300 blood donors, organizer’s predicts, though at a very least half of it may sound good &

fine, fair enough on the current situation that, is still of difficult times cause by pandemic crisis sensing a bit scary felt around us all, said Med. Tech. Rizh Abellano, a Red Cross Blood Donor Recruitment Officer, who supervises the event and that all blood collections goes directly to Red Cross Blood Centre for Sorology Tests before the

actual distribution for use, Abellano stresses further. As for MX3, blood donors will receive a pack of MX3 gift packages complementary for the LOVE they offered & shared to humanity thru MX3’s program “DUGONG ALAY DUGTONG BUHAY” and so shall be highly Honoured & Recognized so thus, MAY GOD BLESS US ALL.