THE MINDANAO TODAY APRIL 3-4, 2023

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Bus firm on road crash that killed 5: ‘Not our fault’

By Jigger Jerusalem Associate Editor

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY

– Bus company Rural Transit (Mindanao) Inc. (RTMI) has maintained that the road

crash that claimed the lives of five persons in Gitagum, Misamis Oriental was not its own wrongdoing.

In a press statement dated March 30 but was released to the media Friday afternoon,

RTMI said the six-wheeler fish carrier, “from the opposite direction swerved left on a curve road, encroached on our lane, and collided headon against our bus.”

“This incident has been

recorded in the bus’ CCTV, where it showed that our driver was not at fault,” the RTMI said.

Maj. Dennis Cerilla, Gitagum Municipal Police Station chief, in interviews said

the wing-van truck, fully loaded with fish, left Zamboanga City about 1 p.m. of Wednesday and was supposed to arrive at the fishlanding area in Barangay

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ORDER TO BE ENFORCED DURING HOLY WEEK

Uy’s directive: Masks required anew in Oro

By Uriel Quilinguing Contributing Editor

“MINIMUM public health standards, which include hand hygiene, cough etiquette, and wearing of facemasks among others, shall be

strictly implemented across all settings.”

This is Section 2 (6) of Executive Order No. 067-2023 that was issued by Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Rolando Uy on Thursday (March 30) and set to be enforced during

the Holy Week, starting Monday, April 3, until Sunday.

Uy’s directive came in the wake of 16 new coronavirus infections which the City Health Office reported on Wednesday (March 29), thus bringing Covid-19 patients to

171, and 98 of them still in hospitals.

Covered by the order are churches, places where devotees converge for prayers, processions, and station of the cross, beaches, resorts,

Family wants justice for slain student

By Franck Dick Rosete Correspondent

THE relatives of a killed male student are now seeking justice, claiming that there was foul play in the

during

to curb the number of Covid-19 cases. (Jigger Jerusalem | MT)

de Oro’s

regulations. (Photo courtesy of Reynan Baylin | Cagayan de Oro CIO)

Mon-Tue, April 3-4, 2023

PRO-12 gets new P6.7-M building, patrol vehicles

KORONADAL CITY

–

The Police Regional Office (PRO) 12 (Soccsksargen) is expected to perk up its operations with the opening of its P6.7 million multipurpose building and the arrival of 13 new police cars on Thursday afternoon.

“This new building facility and a fleet of police cars will strengthen our ability in our campaign against criminality and improve the efficiency of our police service,” Brig. Gen. Jimili Macaraeg, PRO-12 director, said in a statement Friday.

Macaraeg received the brand new police cars, valued at PHP2.5 million each, from Maj. Gen. Ronaldo Olay, the Philippine National Police director for logistics, at the PRO-12 headquarters in General Santos City. (Edwin Fernandez | PNA)

2 BARMM lawmakers seek probe into Basilan ferry fire

By Teofilo Garcia, Jr.

ZAMBOANGA CITY – Two

Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) lawmakers filed a joint resolution Friday seeking an inquiry into the March 29 M/V Lady Mary Joy 3 ferry fire off Basilan province.

BARMM parliament member Amir Mawallil and Deputy Speaker Laisa Masuhud Alamia authored Bangsamoro Transition Authority Resolution No. 209, which also aims to determine the adequacy of the safety measures and protocols in place for sea travel within the region. The measure intends to craft legislation that will strengthen existing policies.

“While we grieve with the families of those lost in the tragic ferry fire, we in

Basilan prov’l gov’t employees

get Ramadan bonus

By Teofilo Garcia, Jr.

ZAMBOANGA CITY

– The provincial government of Basilan has released over P3.7 million as Ramadan bonus for its 759 employees.

Basilan Governor Hadjiman Hataman-Salliman has ordered the release of the bonus on Tuesday, the day the fasting month of Ramadan is presumed to start.

Salliman said each of the 759 employees, comprising 651 regulars and 108 casuals, is entitled to receive PHP5,000.

The grant of the Ramadan bonus is a tradi-

tion of Salliman’s administration since he was elected governor of Basilan province in 2013.

Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office Chief Anwary Acalun, meanwhile, convened on Tuesday the members of the Basilan Ulama Supreme Council for the “moon sighting” that will signal the start of Ramadan on Wednesday.

Discussed during the meeting was the planned distribution of assistance to the different communities benefitting some 3,000 ulamas and imams in the province. (PNA)

the BARMM government should also make sure we take steps to ensure that this incident does not happen again,” said Mawallil, who hails from Tawi-Tawi.

The ill-fated M/V Lady Mary Joy 3 caught fire around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday near Baluk-Baluk Island, Hadji Muhtamad, Basilan while sailing to Jolo, Sulu coming from this city.

Commander Christopher Domingo, chief of the Zamboanga Coast Guard Station, said in a statement that there were 29 fatalities and 216 survivors as of 8 a.m. Friday. (PNA)

Responders

Davao, Caraga, Soccsksargen agri-coops get P30M gov’t aid

By Che Palicte, Alexander Lopez and Edwin Fernandez

DAVAO CITY – Thirty-one farming cooperatives in three regions in Mindanao

are beneficiaries of some P30 million worth of assistance from the government, officials reported Friday.

In the Davao region, around 26 qualified farmers’ cooperatives and as -

CIDG arrests BARMM police chief for syndicated estafa

By Edwin Fernandez

COTABATO

sociations (FCAs) in Davao de Oro province received Thursday farm machinery worth P24.18 million from the Department of Agriculture (DA).

In a statement, Governor

Dorothy Gonzaga said the equipment, coursed through the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech), would advance the farming ventures and increase the income of the FCAs-beneficiaries.

“I am so happy to see this equipment. It might not have come from the provincial government, but our provincial agriculture office is finding ways to help the farmers through these provisions,” she said.

Supported by the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) Mechanization Program, a total of 45 units of farm machinery were distributed to the FCAs.

The equipment included a hand tractor, floating tiller, precision seeder, walkbehind transplanter, ridingtype transplanter, combine harvester, mobile rice mill, and single pass. (PNA)

Criminal Investigation and Detection

(CIDG)

in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) police chief Brig. Gen. John Guyguyon in connection with two counts of syndicated estafa on Wednesday night.

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A CIDG-BARMM tracker team served the arrest warrants issued by two Quezon City regional trial courts which were received by Guyguyon at his office in Camp SK Pendatun, Parang, Maguindanao del Norte around 9:30 p.m.

The warrants recommended no bail bond.

Guyguyon did not resist

arrest, the CIDG reported.

The CIDG team had coordinated with Brig. Gen. Gil Tria, PRO-BARMM deputy regional director for administration, in serving the warrants.

Guyguyon’s warrants were issued by Judge Catherine Pespes Manodon of the National Capital Judicial Region (NCJR), RTC Branch

104, Quezon City dated Dec. 1, 2022; and Judge Kathleen Rosario dela Cruz-Espinosa of NCJR, RTC Branch 91, Quezon City dated May 20, 2022.

CIDG-BARMM officials confirmed the arrest but declined to issue statements. Efforts to reach Guyguyon for comments proved futile as of posting. (PNA)

continues search and retrieval operations in Baluk-Baluk Island, Hadji Muhtamad, Basilan Friday, March 3. (Courtesy of Kilo India)

At least 26 qualified farmers’ cooperatives and associations in Davao de Oro receive provisions of farm machinery. (Photo courtesy of DavOr CIO)

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Members of the CIDG-BARMM serve the arrest warrants against BARMM police director Brig. Gen. John Guyguyon (seated). (Photo courtesy of CIDG-BARMM)

MisOr guv urges jobseekers to become entrepreneurs

By Apipa Bagumbaran

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY

– Misamis Oriental Gov. Peter Unabia is urging jobseekers to consider going into entrepreneurship instead of aspiring to be employees.

Unabia said at the opening of the “Trabaho, Turismo, Asenso!” Philippine Tourism Job Fair, northern Mindanao leg, that starting a business gives a person a

lot of options, including the chance to create new jobs for other people.

The governor also said that the government has programs for people who want to start their own businesses.

“For access to capital, we have the SB Corp with a 2% interest per annum; we have the training ‘Mentor Me’ by DTI, packaging by DTI, and for DOST we have equipment, basta naa tay tanan nga

masuporta sa mga gusto magnegosyo (we have everything to support those who want to do business),” he said.

Unabia said the provincial government has also earmarked a total of P100 million in livelihood assistance for his constituents in Misamis Oriental.

Meanwhile, the governor lauded the Department of Tourism and the Department of Labor and Employ-

ment for coming up with a partnership to provide employment opportunities to workers displaced by the pandemic.

“This is really the mandate of the government, maghatag og trabaho, maghatag og panginabuhian, maghatag og (to provide jobs, livelihood, to provide) social services to make the lives of the Filipino better,” he added. (APB | PIA-10)

RLECC-10 1Q meeting fosters harmonization vs criminality, insurgency

By Vincent Philip Bautista CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY

– As part of its efforts to intensify northern Mindanao’s peace and security initiatives, the Regional Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee-10 (RLECC-10), spearheaded by the Police Regional Office-10 (PRO10), held its first quarter meeting in Camp 1LT Vicente Alagar, here, March 29.

Brig. Gen. Lawrence Coop, regional head of PRO-10, underscored the importance of a harmonized

approach to eradicating illicit drugs, criminality, and insurgency in the region.

“Napaka timely ito (This is very timely) because we have a scheduled RPOC meeting this Friday, so we have the opportunity today to discuss law enforcement issues or concerns that can be brought up properly before the RPOC level,” Coop said.

In response to reports of traffic accidents in Lanao del Norte, the Department of the Interior and Local Government-10 brought

up the idea of strategically revisiting checkpoints across the region.

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-10 also brought up the need for a stronger and more coordinated after-care program for drug addicts in the region.

The subcommittees on dangerous drugs and controlled chemicals, fishing and protecting the marine environment, controlling firearms, ammunition, and explosives, enforcing traffic management, and stopping kidnappings were also

talked about.

“The collaboration of all law enforcement agencies and support of the stakeholders have contributed in the achievement of the generally peaceful and orderly Northern Mindanao, we need to sustain and strengthen collaborative law enforcement and preventive measures to curb criminalities and propose new strategies,” said Col. Wilbur Salaguste, PRO-10 regional operations and management division chief. (VPSB | PIA-10)

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

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

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

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

17. ML- Bulua Branch Southeast Building

Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2. ML-Villanueva Pob. Villanueva, Misamis Oriental

3. ML-Claveria Pob. Claveria, Misamis Oriental

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

5. ML-Salay Poblacion Salay, Misamis Oriental

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

13. ML-SUGBONGCOGON Poblacion, Sugbongcogon Misamis Oriental

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

15. ML-MOLUGAN Zone 11, Molugan Misamis Oriental

16. ML-CATARMAN Centro, Poblacion, Catarman Camiguin

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

M-2-123/Limketkai Mall Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City

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

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

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

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

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

21.

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

22. ML- Macasandig Branch Macasandig Proper, CDOC

23. ML-Laguindingan

Pob. Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental

24. ML-ORORAMA Inside Ororama Supercenter

J.R. Borja Street Cagayan de Oro City, Mis. Or.

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

CAGAYAN DE ORO AREA

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

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

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

34.

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

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

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

MANAGEMENT

Sa Abril 17, 20 23 sa mga alas 9:00 sa buntag ang tanang butang naremati, isubasta diri sa tagsatagsa, nga buhatan nga ginganlan sa itaas. Tanang Butang penerenda nga wala malukat hangtud sa Nobyembre 2022 , maapil sa subasta. Giawhag ang tanang suki sa pagsusi sa ilang resibo.

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

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

9. ML-Camiguin Branch E. Neri Street, Mambajao Camiguin Province

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

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

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

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

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

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

21. ML-BENONI Benoni Highway Mahinog Camiguin

MISAMIS ORIENTAL TO CAMIGUIN AREA

Commencing on April 18, 2023 at 9:00 A.M. those establishment above will set a public auction all overdue pledges in the same up to November 2022 . Patrons are enjoined to verify their receipts.

MANAGEMENT

Sa Abril 18, 2023 sa mga alas 9:00 sa buntag ang tanang butang naremati, isubasta diri sa tagsatagsa, nga buhatan nga ginganlan sa itaas. Tanang Butang penerenda nga wala malukat hangtud sa Nobyembre 2022 , maapil sa subasta. Giawhag ang tanang suki sa pagsusi sa ilang resibo.

TAGDUMALA

Misamis Oriental Gov. Peter Unabia attends the northern Mindanao leg of the Philippine tourism job fair. (APB | PIA-10)

The -10 holds its first quarter meeting in Camp 1LT Vicente Alagar on March 29. (VPSB | PIA-10)

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AS IT HAPPENS, WHERE IT HAPPENS

Musings on the water crisis Death by hazing is murder most evil

(1st of 2 parts)

“There is simply no way to overstate the water crisis of the planet today” – Maude Barlow

STUCK in traffic on a hot day, I find myself thinking about water and more specifically about the water crisis.

Lately, there has been a surge of pronouncements on the looming and “creeping” water crisis in the metropolitan area and the country in general. Our news feeds are filled with water crisis related items.

This summer, we are again told to expect some water shortages or disruptions in the water supply.

Calls for conservation and efficient water usage fill the air. People are beginning to remember the water shortage of 2019 in Metro Manila.

It must be recalled that on March 6, 2019, about 10,000 households across Metro Manila began to lose water supplies. [1]

On March 11, the water level in La Mesa Dam reached 68.93 masl (meters above sea level), below its critical level of 69 masl. The

lowest in a decade.

Clearly, our problem with water has been increasing over the past decades. Our country has a dry season that lasts six to eight months that leave us vulnerable due to our dependence on the natural supply of water.

When an El Niño phenomenon occurs, the situation is aggravated with lesser rainfall and higher temperatures.

Population concentrated on a few urban centers have accelerated the effects of this crisis. The 2019 incident crystallized to many the urgency of the problem.

There is a bill now pending in Congress that seeks to create a Department of Water Resources.

Several sectors have expressed support for the creation of a single government body which would be focused on water resource management and strengthening the implementation of water-related laws to improve coordination among regulatory bodies.

The creation of this agency is part of our government’s road map for water security in Metro Manila. (to be continued) (PNA)

(3rd of 3 parts)

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AT that moment, I thought I would die. I accepted that fate already and surrendered myself to them. They could have killed me that night and dumped me in the septic tank of that house and no one would know. My parents didn’t know, they wouldn’t know, because I did not tell them I’m joining a fraternity.

“But at that point, there’s already no turning back. I passed out and woke up the following day already a ‘fratman,’ no longer a ‘barbarian.’ Fraternities are named after Greek letters. Those who do not belong to a fraternity are referred to as ‘barbarians,’ as in the barbarians referred to in Greek society. But nothing is as barbaric as the hazing I experienced.

“By the way, the ‘brothers’ that did this to me, seem to be genuinely good people. They are smart people, excelling in academics and their fields of discipline. They were good sons of their parents

and now most of them are successful in their chosen careers and are responsible and loving fathers to their own children. It’s difficult to understand how they can hurt a fellow human being the way they hurt me and I can’t forget how delighted they were doing it.”

There it is, the testimony of a victim that survived the torture of the brutal beaters and killers of youth can appear to be good people, we don’t know them lurking in the fraternities approving the brutality of initiation and violation of human rights and dignity posing as leaders of society but corrupt at heart.

Who the torturers are, some are murderers, people living apparently outwardly good lives, never brought to justice or accountability but have done crimes unspeakable.

The Philippine Senate president Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri said, “The culture of secrecy in the guise of fraternal ‘brotherhood’ is abhorrent, and each and every single person involved — from those

Spatial Turns: From Himologan to Cagaiang (Part 1)

ground for ventilation and protection against threats—like rodents.

One example of this pre-colonial settlement pattern is the pre-colonial village of Datu Salangsang in Himologan.

at the foot of the hill, and there is no water source.

According to Fr. Madigan, El Frayle Capitan convinced Datu Salangsang to transfer the settlement to an elevated fortification enabling the defending villagers to command an excellent peripheral at the lower river.

HI there!

Pardon me for not writing these past two weeks. I isolated myself, preparing for comprehensive examinations—hopefully, I passed.

Studying for an upcoming examination enables us to learn new concepts and widen historical perspectives, especially “spatial histories.”

In one of my previous columns, quoting Alan R. H. Baker, “geography plays a vital role in shaping historical events and essential in understanding causes and effects.”

History and geography are mutually dependent, and critical to study them together to understand the past and interpret it correctly and fully.

Thus, a geographical perspective in studying history may help understand human and historical processes through spatial configurations and how geography affects those spatial turns and changes man's cultural values, stereotypes, mores, and norms.

Most of these pre-colonial settlements in the Philippines live in complex settlements near inland waterways or on the coastline.

Still, traditionally, many pre-colonial Mindanawnons live nomadic or semi-nomadic in small villages.

Houses are made from light materials and raised a meter or two above

The village of Datu Salangsang's first contact with the Spaniards came in 1622 when two Augustinian Recollect, Fray Juan de San Nicolas and Fray Francisco de la Madre De Dios, began Spanish connection in Himologan.

Salangsang's refusal to accept the friars motivated the two to talk to his grandmother, Dona Magdalena Bacuya, and the latter convinced Salangsang to take the Augustinian Recollects.

Fr. Francis Madigan SJ, quoting from a Spanish chronicler, described Himologan as “one large structure that housed the inhabitants, a rough stone or woods wall fortifying the village. The interior has divided living quarters, a small temple (diwatahan) at the center.”

The problem exposes the village's location to be vulnerable to attacks by the slave raiders from Maguindanao, and Fray de San Nicolas and Fray de la Madre De Dios cannot defend the villagers.

Hence, a new prior who studied architecture, gunnery, and military tactics at the University of Salamanca, Fray Augustin “El Frayle Capitan” de San Pedro.

He saw three disadvantages in Himologan: the village is small to hold all the settlers, they are surrounded

Hence, Himologan settlers moved from their old settlement to a stronghold called Cagaiang in 1624.

The transfer of the settlement from Himologan to Cagaiang is common to the development of modern Christian settlements.

In its entirety, the Spanish campaign in the Philippines resettled the indigenous inhabitants to a settlement pattern called the reducciones; such resettlement patterns moved the inhabitants, notably those converted to Christianity under the bajas de la campanas (within the church bells).

Such movement shifted the historical stage from the indigenous nomadic or semi-nomadic settlement before Spanish colonization to a confined space reducing the converted people integrating them into the colony.

Nevertheless, the transfer of Salangsang’s settlement to Cagaiang began the history of the urban settlements of Cagayan de Oro.

Such spatial turns rationalize human settlements in urban centers.

In this case, the Spanish history in Cagayan has just begun creating a ripple effect of structural transformation that started as a reducciones, the pueblo, and the Plaza Mayor (now Gaston Park).

The urbanization of Cagayan de Oro has just begun. (MT)

AS IT HAPPENS, WHERE IT HAPPENS

DOT, DOLE open two-day tourism job fair in Oro

By Apipa Bagumbaran

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY

– The Department of Tourism-10 (DOT-10) and the Department of Labor and Employment-10 (DOLE-10) formally opened the two-day “Trabaho, Turismo, Asenso! Philippine Tourism Job Fair” at the Limketkai Mall Atrium here on March 30.

The job fair aims to provide opportunities for job seekers to land a job in the tourism industry while at the same time revitalizing the industry, which has been affected by the pandemic.

Marie Elaine Unchuan,

DOT-10 regional director, said the “Trabaho, Turismo, Asenso!” Philippine Tourism Job Fair is one of Tourism Secretary Maria Esperanza Christina Garcia-Frasco’s important flagship programs for the industry to bounce back.

“It envisions recovering the industry's losses from the pandemic and bridging our fellow Filipinos to job opportunities that our industry needs as we start our road to full recovery,” she said.

On the part of the DOLE, Estrella Pahalla, assistant regional director, said they partnered with the DOT,

taking into consideration that many were displaced by the pandemic and the tourism industry is one of the most greatly affected. With the partnership, they hope to keep the tourism industry alive by facilitating employment.

At the two-day job fair, 75 employers from the hotel and lodging industry, retail and service industries, manufacturing, manpower services, and BPOs are offering 2,500 open positions.

The top five vacancies are for financial advisers, customer service representatives, drivers, bus con -

ductors, and accounting services.

The tourism job fair in Northern Mindanao leg also featured cultural performances from Kagay-an Performing Arts and Datu Pio Pataganao, as well as a product exhibit of local crafts made by women's organizations to showcase the region's rich culture.

Booths of national line agencies were also set up to make the processing of applicants' clearances and other essential paperwork easier and faster.

The job fair ran until March 31. (APB | PIA-10)

DOLE-10 reminds fresh jobseekers of free documentary requirements

By Apipa Bagumbaran

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY

– The Department of Labor and Employment-10 (DOLE10) reiterated that first-time jobseekers can secure preemployment documents for free.

During the opening ceremony for the northern Mindanao part of the “Trabaho, Turismo, Asenso!” Philippine Tourism Job Fair, Estrella Pahalla, DOLE-10 assistant

regional director, said under Republic Act 11261, first-time job seekers will no longer have to pay for any government documentation that an employer needs.

These include the transcript of records, NBI clearance, police clearance, birth certificate, and any other possible pre-employment requirements.

She said the jobseekers just need to go to their respective barangays and

request a certification that they are indeed first-time jobseekers.

Pahalla also said that new hires who need a negative RT-PCR test result as part of their pre-employment requirements can get free Covid-19 tests at DOHaccredited testing centers.

Meanwhile, the job fair is held simultaneously in Regions 3, 6, and 10, March 30-31, 2023, to bolster the tourism industry.

Pahalla said a total of 2,500 vacancies are available from 75 employers, including hotel and accommodation establishments, retail and service industries, manufacturing, manpower services, and BPOs.

According to her, the top five job vacancies are for financial advisers, customer service representatives, drivers, bus conductors, and accounting staff. (APB | PIA-10)

DA-10, URC strengthen sustainable potato project

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY

– To scale up the potato production in the province of Bukidnon, the Department of Agriculture-10 (DA10), in partnership with the Universal Robina Corp.

(URC), turned over potato seed tubers to the different farmers' associations (FAs) in Bukidnon on March 23.

A total of 27,000 kilograms of Granola potato seed tubers were given out

to nine farmer-groups in Bukidnon and to DA-10’s Northern Mindanao Agricultural Crops and Livestock Research Complex (NMACLRC) as buffer stock.

Project recipients include

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

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

FAs from Impasug-ong –Kibenton High Value Crops Farmers' Association (3,000 kgs.), Kubayan Agri Farmers' Association (3,000 kgs.), and Intavas Agri Farmers' Association (3,000 kgs.);

Sumilao – Sumilao Farmers' Indigenous Association (3,000 kgs.), Lupiagan Igorot Farmers' Association (3,000 kgs.), and Licoan Growers' Association (3,000 kgs.); Lantapan – United Ifugao

1 ML TANDAG

Association in Mindanao (3,000 kgs.), and Cawayan Farmers' Association (3,000 kgs.); And Malaybalay City –Imbayao Community Participatory Action Research

City

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

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

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

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

9. ML PROSPERIDAD Purok 4, Poblacion Prosperidad, Agusan Sur

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

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

12 . ML SAMPAGUITA P4 Luzviminda, Sampaguita, Veruela, Agusan Sur

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

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Government officials lead the opening of the Philippine tourism job fair at the Limketkai Mall Atrium in Cagayan de Oro City on March 30. (DCC | PIA-10)

Estrella Pahalla, DOLE-10 assistant regional director, joins one of the jobseekers hired on the spot. (DCC | PIA-10)

Bulua NHS girls finally win Oro futsal title

By Jack Biantan

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY

— After many years of finishing third, the Bulua National High School Strikers finally captured the Cagayan de Oro City meet Girls Futsal title last Saturday at their home court at the Bulua National High School gym here.

This time, the Strikers were dominant as they crushed their opponents scoring a total of 18 goals in the three-team one-day competition.

According to coach Jun Actub, their sacrifices before the pandemic have paid off.

“The seeds that I sowed before pandemic have now bear fruits. The grassroots program of Bulua strikers since 2014 has produced positive results,’’ said Actub, who started the Bulua Strikers FC youth football club in Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City in 2014.

Most members of the club come from Bulua National High School and

Bulua Elementary School. Others players come from different schools around the barangay.

Results

The Strikers first dumped the young Lumbia National School Raptors, 10-1. They then whipped their rival Xavier University High School, 8-2.

The two wins were enough for the Strikers to earn a berth to represent Cagayan de Oro City in the Northern Mindanao Athletic Association (NMRAA) meet set next month in Tubod, Lanao del Norte.

The Lumbia NHS Raptors, despite of their brutal loss against the Strikers, came back in their second match to upset Xavier University HS in a 3-2 thriller to place second in the tournament organized by the Department of Education for students born 2005 and above.

Star player

Bulua NHS star player

Stephanie Martinez scored a total of 11 goals in the

tournament finding the back of the net six times against Lumbia NHS, and five times against XUHS Crusaders. The Raptors, were the youngest team in the tournament. They have players who are 12, 13 and 14 years old.

The Cagayan de Oro Division meet were for players 17-years-old and below.

LNHS scored the first goal against Bulua early in the match with Rose Mary Pagalan finding the back of the net in the 5th minute.

However, the Strikers,

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with Martinez leading the charge, came back quickly scoring five straight goals to grab a 5-1 lead at the half.

The Strikers resumed their charge in the second half scoring more goals crushing the Raptors 10-1 at the end.

Martinez scored six goals while Queency Love Canaman added four goals to complete the rout.

Against XU, Martinez scored five goals for the

Strikers while defenders Pauline Louie Labita, Rhea Jane Llogan and Quincy Love Canaman scored one goal each. Samantha Jane Diaz Tagab and Marianne Amaro scored one goal each for the Crusaders.

Other members of the Bulua NHS team are Aliya Surposa, Twinkle Gaid, Trisha Jett Parohinog, Rhyssa Erliz Moreno, Rezel Mae Bonifacio, Queen Angelle Very, Gernivie Rodrigo, and Phoebe Keith Branzuela.

Raptors vs. Crusaders

Meanwhile, in the last game of the day, Lumbia NHS had to go through the eye of the needle before the Raptors could subdue the XUHS Crusaders in a thrilling ‘championship’ like match, 3-2.

Rose Mary Pagalan scored the opening goal again for the Raptors early in the match and Precious Exequil added another one to gain a 2-0 lead.

The Crusaders of coach Dhon Lazo, however, refused to give up as Shane Josephine Tagab scored from a penalty for a 2-1 halftime score with the Raptors leading by one goal.

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THE last three days had been very fruitful for Dapitan delegation led by Mayor Seth Frederick Jalosjos in its quest to properly observe the preparation of all the activities preceding the main triathlon, the Ironman 70.3 Davao Philippines Sunday,

March 26.

The chiefs of offices of all the departments concerned in the preparation of the 5150 Dapitan Heritage Race are present and have met their counterparts and discussed things as regards

CHAMPIONS. Bulua National High School players and officials celebrate after winning the Cagayan de Oro Division Futsal tournament held during the weekend at the Bulua NHS gym. (Photo by Jack Biantan)

Dapitan Mayor Seth Frederick Jalosjos (right) chilling out with former Pres. Rodrigo Duterte. (Photo supplied)

HOROSCOPES

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19) — Money that has come your way unexpectedly might have you thinking in terms of expanding your personal interests and holdings, Aries. You might consider trying some new investments, particularly property. There's no need to rush to make a decision, however. You have all the time in the world to consider different options - and have some fun while you do it.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20) — Money that has come your way unexpectedly might have you thinking in terms of expanding your personal interests and holdings, Aries. You might consider trying some new investments, particularly property. There's no need to rush to make a decision, however. You have all the time in the world to consider different options - and have some fun while you do it.

GEMINI (May 21 -June 20) — Recent successes haven't made you feel you can rest on your laurels, Gemini. Rather, you're more likely to work harder. Today you might spend a lot of time considering different options for improving your socioeconomic status. Among them might be enterprises connected with the planet. Business and romantic partners could inspire you.

CANCER (June 21 -July 22) — This is likely a day when you want to reflect on your successes. As your professional success continues to skyrocket, your sense of self-confidence follows suit. So do your relationships with family, friends, children, and romantic partners. Your mind is especially sharp, Cancer, and your personal innovations should continue to progress. Life is good and likely to stay that way for a while.

LEO (July 23 -Aug. 22) — Surprising developments in your life might bring a lot of visitors and much happiness to your home. You could host a party or other sort of gathering. This is likely to keep you very busy throughout the day, Leo, but you will have fun all the same. Don't let shop talk interfere with times like this. This is the time to relax and enjoy your good fortune. Use it to your advantage.

VIRGO (Aug 23 - S ep. 22) — Some wonderful new developments could take place in your community, Virgo. You might meet some new people who move in nearby. New businesses could also arrive and give a whole new look to the area. You could spend a lot of time visiting others to learn about what's happening. You might also consider fixing up your home, as recent success has made that possible. You will be busy all day.

LIBRA (Sep. 23 -Oct. 22) — A high level of self-confidence and optimism should stay with you throughout the day, Libra. Your energy is good, as is your enthusiasm. The success and good fortune that have been coming your way are likely to stay with you. You may have just been blessed with more money and happiness. Of course, this feeling is also likely to attract more friends. Make the most of it!

SCORPIO (Oct. 3 -Nov. 21) — Happiness is the mood of the day, Scorpio, as you enjoy the fruits of all your hard work over the past few years. You're able to pursue a few things that you've never been able to before. You're likely surrounded by old and new friends, and romance is blossoming. You probably also look especially attractive now. If all this sounds too good to be true, wake up! It's happening!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) — Happiness is the mood of the day, Scorpio, as you enjoy the fruits of all your hard work over the past few years. You're able to pursue a few things that you've never been able to before. You're likely surrounded by old and new friends, and romance is blossoming. You probably also look especially attractive now. If all this sounds too good to be true, wake up! It's happening!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) — The company of good friends, perhaps at a group activity or festival of some kind, contributes to a powerful feeling of good health, good fortune, and happiness, Capricorn. You will probably want to spend a lot of time outdoors today. Sports might appeal to you. There will be a few minor accidents - dropping things, spilling drinks - but in all, this should be a satisfying day.

AQUARIUS (J an. 20 - Feb. 18) —

Continued success and good fortune regarding finances could have you flying high right now, Aquarius. You're probably glowing with self-confidence and may well be surrounded by good friends. There might even be some public acclaim. A few minor mishaps might occur today, but they certainly won't put a damper on the mood. Expect to have a wonderful day!

PISCES (Feb. 19 - Mar. 20) — Now that you've earned your place in the world after all your hard work, Pisces, you might take some time to pursue your own interests. This could involve writing or publishing, going back to school to get an advanced degree, or taking a trip around the world. You have the time and energy to think about all your different options, so don't feel you have to rush.

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AS IT HAPPENS, WHERE IT HAPPENS

MASK | from p1 and other places where the faithful celebrate Easter Sunday.

Aside from the MPHS compliance, E.O. No. 067 also ordered a ban on liquor, smoking and firearms at Malasag Hill in Cugman and at Guadalupe Shrine in Agusan – both places are frequented by Catholic devotees, penitents as well as local and foreign tourists.

Only those who are 15 years old and below 60 years old, without health issues, would be allowed entrance to these places, the Order states.

The Incident Management Team (IMT), composed City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department, City Police Office, Roads and Traffic Administration, Regulatory Compliance Board, and Task Force Oro have been tasked to

FAMILY | from p1 death of the 18-year-old who was accidentally shot by a police officer in Purok 6, Brgy. Halapitan, San Fernando, Bukidnon Friday, March 31.

In a Facebook post by a certain Xyra Cassandra Ambong Linaza, the sister of the victim identified as Zyro Zandro Linaza of Purok 4, Brgy. Palacpacan of the same town, she said her family didn’t believe that it was a pure accident, claiming that the suspect was under the influence of alcohol.

“We're asking for your help to please help us seek justice for our brother, Zyro. I am also requesting sa mga nakawitnessed during sa natabo (to those who witnessed the incident),” Xyra said in her

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Bulua, this city, before 5 a.m. the next day.

This collision caused major damage to both vehicles, as well as injuries to five people, including the conductor, who were brought to Iligan City Hospital, Northern Mindanao Medical Center, and Polymedic Hospital for treatments, the company said.

“RTMI would like to extend our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the families of

BULUA | from p6

Marriane Amato then added one goal for the Crusaders at the start of the second half with a booming shot from the half line to equalize, 2-2.

The Raptors however woke up from their slumber and leaned on their 13-year-old striker Precious Exequil who scored the winning goal in the 30th minute to insure Lumbia NHS second place finish.

Bulua Strikers

The Bulua NHS Girls Futsal team was formed by coach Jun Actub together with the Bulua Strikers FC in 2014.

The Strikers finished third in 2016, 2017 and 2018 behind Xavier University and St.

PIZZA | from p8 also moved to a new store, which has more comfortable features like air conditioning and, most importantly, better pizza.

New and improved pizza

“Our pizza is always fresh,” she said.

This is not pre-baked or just

enforce the Order.

Village leaders of Agusan, Balubal, Bayabas, Bonbon, Cugman, and Tablon as well as beach resort owners are to be involved in the enforcement of the Order, to ensure standby safety personnel, medical teams, and life guards.

The “General Guidelines in the Observance of the 2023 Holy Week from April 3-9, 2023” (E.O. 067-2023), however, does not include the bus terminals at Agora, Lapasan and in Bulua where hundreds of travelers take rides for days of holidays.

Holy Week rituals

Sunday’s blessing of palms which started 3:30 a.m. at the Saint Augustine Metropolitan Cathedral, followed by a mass and procession, was not also covered by E.O. 067-2023. Ten other masses were celebrated

post, reposted by the RMN Malaybalay Facebook page.

The Bukidnon Police Provincial Office (BPPO) identified the suspect as Master Sgt. Faith Lauron Panduma, who is currently assigned at the San Fernando Municipal Police Station and has already surrendered to the authorities.

According to the initial investigation, a witness, Francis Xavier Bulaybulay, 19, told police that while having a conversation with the involved individuals, he saw the suspect play his issued Glock Caliber 9mm, where the policeman cocked and removed the magazine in front of the victim and accidentally fired the pistol. Linaza was shot in his right chest and perforated at the right portion of his back.

the five deceased, one of which was the driver of our bus, the driver of the six-wheeler truck and the three who are passengers of our bus. The management is making sure that all the needs of the passengers and driver of our bus who were injured and deceased are taken cared of while the owner of the six-wheeler fish carrier is being contacted,” it added.

“The management would also like to express our most heartfelt apologies for those who were involved in the in-

Mary’s School of Macasandig.

SMS won the title in 2019 while XUHS was second and Bulua once again was third place.

There was no Division meet in 2020, 2021 and 2022 as the Palaro program was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This year is a different story as the Bulua Strikers grassroots program have started to bear fruit.

This current batch of players were still in the elementary school when the Covid-19 pandemic struck the nation in December of 2019.

According to Actub, as the girls started high school they never stopped playing and training futsal and football in-

being re-heated. Customers can see the actual making and baking of the pizza right in the open kitchen.

The concept was to show customers how it was made in real time; that was the innovation, she said.

“We hand-toast the pizza,” she added.

that day.

Aside from Palm Sunday, the Archdiocesan Social Communications Office posted last week on its Facebook wall the Holy Week activities at the Cathedral with the daily Station of the Cross at dawn starting Good Monday (April 3) until Good Friday (April 7).

Renewal of priestly vows is set 5:30 p.m. on Holy Tuesday, followed by a Chrism Mass.

The Mass of the Lord’s Supper will be on Maundy Thursday at 6 p.m., and then by the symbolic Washing of the Feet, Transfer of the Blessed Sacrament to the Altar of Repose, and the Vigil of the Blessed Sacrament.

Good Friday activities shall open with an out-and-back procession at 5 a.m. from the Cathedral, passing through Fernandez, Corrales, Luna,

The victim was tried to rush to San Fernando Provincial Hospital but was declared dead on arrival by the attending physician.

Maj. Jose Regner Sevilleno, San Fernando police chief, said the victim was temporarily residing at the quarters of the police operatives, where the incident took place—20 meters away from the San Fernando police station—in order to have free food and accommodation, and sometimes in his school allowance.

Sevilleno assured the family that a thorough investigation has already been conducted, spearheaded by the Bukidnon Provincial Internal Affairs Service (PIAS), to provide justice to the victim.

“We waited to see what

cident and to assure everyone that we are doing everything that we can to make sure that this is being handled properly and carefully,” RTMI said.

“Again, we would like to guarantee the riding public that we are taking all the appropriate steps to ensure that your safety and comfort is always our top-most priority,” the company added.

Meanwhile, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board-10 (LTFRB-10) has already issued a

dividually unlike other players from other schools.

Actub added that what added to the advantage of the Bulua NHS this time was the all-out support of their school

Principal Evelyn Sumanda, SSP-II, school sports coordinator James Alquisa, Bulua Strikers FC parents President Emyat Tagapulot, Bulua barangay chairman Al Legaspi, SK Chairman Gerryca Isabelle Meagan and the barangay Bulua SK Council.

The school has provided them two sets of uniforms and food during the competition.

Sumanda has allowed the team to train in the evening in preparation for the city division meet when the Department of

Marketing is one challenge, Zeny said; it is not always that they have customers, but the goal is to not stop but to keep moving.

“You have to motivate yourself because if you stop, there will be no progress,” Zeny said.

(JMOR | PIA-10 | Misamis Occidental)

Capistrano, Abellanosa, and Burgos Streets.

Reenactment of the Seven Last Words at 12 noon, Celebration of the Lord’s Passion at 3 p.m., and the Procession of Santo Entiero at 4 p.m. --- this time a shorter route passing Fernandez, Corrales, Luna, and Capistrano Streets.

Easter Vigil, Blessing of the New Fire and Water, Renewal of Baptismal Vows, and Liturgy of the Eucharist would be at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 8.

Easter Sunday’s risen Christ’s encounter with His mother, Mary, popularly known in the Philippines as “Sugat,” would be at 4 a.m. on Sunday (April 9), the ceremonies would be held in front of the Archbishop’s House, beside the Cathedral which is situated at the dead-ends of Fernandez and Capistrano Streets. (MT)

the result of the investigation would be based on the revelations from the witnesses, and that’s when we filed the case," the San Fernando police chief said in a phone interview Friday, adding that the family had also been urged to file a complaint.

Major. Jiselle Longakit, Bukidnon police spokesperson, said the involved police officer may face an administrative or criminal case, but it was too early to determine if the suspect would be dismissed from the service.

“It all depends on the result of the investigation, as well as the decision on the cases he may face,” Longakit explained. (MT)

show-cause order to the RTMI management Friday, March 31.

Aminoden Guro, LTFRB-10 regional director, has confirmed Saturday that they already have issued RTMI the show-cause order.

The order, signed by lawyer Mohamad Fahdel Pimping, LTFRB-10 regional hearing officer, has required the RTMI to appear before the LTFRB-10 office on April 11 to formally present to the agency its own account of the accident. (MT)

Education gave them the go signal to start training.

These factors have contributed to the success of Bulua NHS this year. The Lady Strikers have one month before the Northern Mindanao Regional Athletic Association (NMRAA) starts.

Actub and the girls are hoping that the support will continue as more success are expected to come. (jackbiantantambok@gmail.com)

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what to do and what to prepare as far as their departments are concerned.

Peace and order, transportation, readiness of accommodation facilities, food handling, medical responders are few among those that were being discussed.

According to Kat Uyehara Hamoy, Dapitan City's consultant for events, LGU Davao really accommodated, enlightened and encourage the Dapitan City delegation to create an equally successful Ironman 5150 event in Dapitan City. (PR | LGU Dapitan)

New York style pizza in MisOcc, why not?

By Jasper Marie O. Rucat

MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL

– If others can do it, why can’t I?

Zeny Lansado, proprietor of D’ Hermanos New York Style Pizza with over three branches in Misamis Occidental, particularly Tangub, Ozamiz, and Oroquieta City, and one in Zamboanga, said it was never her dream to become a businesswoman; in fact, after graduation, all she wanted was to work in an office and become an employee.

Well, she graduated with a bachelor's in commerce, but contrary to what other people tell her, business was not for her.

Of course, fate redirected her path.

She married her husband, whose family was into business. They started their own business but failed; they went bankrupt, so Zeny went back to work.

She said, “Pero magkalisod ka diha na gyud mugawas imong pagkanegosyante. Makaingon ka wala man ko'y choice ani, magnegosyo gyud ko.”

(If you are in a difficult situation, your business-

minded self comes out. You can say, I don’t have a choice in this; I have to build my business.)

It was 2018 and there was no pizza store in Tangub City. Zeny and her kids would have to go to Ozamiz to eat pizza or bake in their existing bakeshop. So it gave her the idea to open her own store in Tangub.

But her husband said no. In fact, a big no! He was afraid it would fail again. But Zeny said, “Why not try? If it fails, at least they tried.”

After she finished her training from the Kapatid Mentor Me (KMME) program of the Department of Trade and Industry in Misamis Occidental she decided to finally open her own separate pizza store.

“Kitang mga babae kinahanglan mo-stand gyud ta kay kung ato lang mga bana atong saligan, nga mao na ilang plano, dawbi og ilang plano, dili mao, apektado ang tanan. So kung unsa ang

plano dapat estoryahan,” she said.

(As women, we should stand on our own because if we depend on our husbands for decision-making and their decisions fail, it will affect the entire family. So whatever the plan is, it is important to discuss it)

“Dili ingon kay lalaki siya; siya lang gyud mubuhi sa pamilya, so unsaon na lang ang needs sa atong mga anak?” she said.

(It doesn’t mean that he is a man, or that he is the only one to provide for the family; how about the needs of the children?)

Small beginnings

It was a simple pizza place, with only four tables and two staff helping in the kitchen, but Zeny was not content.

She wanted to improve the quality of her product, so she went to a workshop in Manila to learn how to make a New York-style pizza.

After the workshop, she realized she needed the correct equipment for this type of pizza.

She only used ordinary ovens, and she could not afford to buy those big industrial ones; it was just impossible.

Then she thought of the program of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), where she obtained equipment worth P500,000.

In fact, later, when she opened another branch in Oroquieta City, she was granted another P1.1 million worth of equipment.

“Naka-start ko pagsugod sa among New Yorkstyle pizza tungod sa DOST.

Kay kung wala ang DOST, maglisod ko kay mahal ang equipment, dili ko ka afford,” she said.

(I was able to start with our New York-style pizza because of the DOST. Because if it were not for DOST, I would have a hard time because the equipment is so expensive and I cannot afford) It motivated her. The support from the government gave her another sense of confidence to move forward.

She described that, after DOST, she was able to get financial support from SB Corporation through DTI to augment her capital.

Since then, they have

DAWEA opens bazaar in observance of Women’s Month celeb

CAGAYAN DE ORO

CITY – In support of the Women’s Month Celebration this March, the Department of Agriculture-10 (DA-10) through its Women's Employees Association (DAWEA) launches the women’s bazaar and flea market at the agency compound, on March 27, which will run until March 28.

Carlene Collado, DA-10 OIC-regional executive director, said that the recurring theme, “WE for Gender

Equality and Inclusive Society,” the agency is one in striving to involve women and everyone to push for gender-responsive programs and services that will enable women to make a positive contribution to the development of the country.

A total of 13 exhibitors showcased their products, namely: Baker’s Touch, Tres Marias, MommaReg, Spring Up Shop, Shaireen Resto, Bibs by Elerie, Maru’s Closet & EJ Treats, R&R Ukay-

Ukay Shoes, Bayong made from Sumilao, Bukidnon, Kids at Heart, Inc., DA10 Tindahan sa Regional Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (RADDL), Feed Chemical Analysis Laboratory (FCAL), and Tienda Juana by the Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division (AMAD).

Razel Elaine Grace P. Cataluña, DAWEA-10 president, said the activity aims to support the entrepreneurial endeavors primarily of

women, emphasizing their role and contributions to economic activities.

A zumba session and an entrepreneurship talk by Greenly Batucan, Department of Trade and Industry senior trade industry development specialist and gender and development focal person, were also conducted and participated in by DA-10 employees, encouraging them to engage in physical fitness and entrepreneurial activities, respectively. (MPMT | DA-10)

The Department of Tourism Region 10 takes part in the 8th International Travel Festival in Cebu City recently. (DOT-10)

The women’s bazaar and flea market is held at the DA-10 compound, on March 27-28. (DA-10)