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Nuclear power AS a follow-through to Malacanang’s issuance of Executive Order (EO) 116, the Department of Energy (DOE) indicated that it will submit its crafted “nuclear power development plan” to President Rodrigo Duterte next month.

“Our timeline is December — to submit it (nuclear plan) to the President, and we are hoping that he will approve it before the year ends,” Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi said.

The plan will flesh out the targeted nuclear power projects that will be integrated in the country’s energy mix – including the proposed deployment of small modular reactors (SMRs) in various parts of the country; and another component would be on the proposal to revive the mothballed Bataan Nuclear Power Plant.

Cybet crime up CYBER threats increased during the earlier days of the community quarantine but these have been addressed by financial institutions’ tough stance against online crimes.

In a virtual briefing Thursday, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin Diokno said cyber crimes like phishing and sending out malicious e-mails and links to malicious websites “with the spin on coronavirus disease” increased.

Diokno said banks addressed these by launching targeted cybersecurity awareness campaigns to combat phishing and social engineering attacks.

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A GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING. SM Supermalls gifts us the magic of Christmas as they light up their vibrant displays despite the challenges of 2020. Bringing hope, spreading cheers, reuniting families, and helping MSMEs bounce forward and recover are some of the things that Mr. Steven Tan, president of SM Supermalls, wishes to fulfill this Christmas season for the Filipinos. #SamaSamaTayoSaPaskoAtSM. photo supplied

Davao's QR coding system moved to November 23

RENEWED grants from the European Union (EU) worth 150 million euros (P8.5 billion) are expected to fasttract agricultural development and electricity projects for small island communities in Mindanao, the Department of Finance (DoF) said in a statement.

The DoF said Thursday that Thomas Wiersing, the charge d’affaires of the EU Delegation to the Philippines, committed to the financial aid.

Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III confirmed this development following a meeting with EU Delegation to the Philippines charge d' affaires Thomas Wiersing.

Dominnguez expressed his gratitude for the grants, as well as the EU’s earlier commitment to reorient parts of its aid to help the region GRANTS/PAGE 11

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DAVAO City — The mandatory enforcement of the Safe Davao QR (DQR) has been postponed

from November 7 to November 23, to give more time for SYSTEM/PAGE 10

SoCot to expand palay subsidy program in 2021

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GENERAL Santos City – The provincial government of South Cotabato is planning to expand

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DANJUG CAVES. Local visitors visit the Danjug Caves Brgy. Alegria in Santa Monica town, Siargao Island on Thursday, November 5q. These caves have been closed to the public since March due to the pandemic. Flights to Siargao are set to resume on December 1, 2020, according to the Surigao del Norte provincial government. mindanews photo by roel n. catoto

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SK Chair Nador Jun Datahan (right) says during the CORDS-X Podcast with Communications Sec. Martin Andanar that they hold the ‘Stay Connected’ webinar every Saturday to discuss topics on mental health, good governance, environment and other aspects of the nine centers of youth participation. (CORDS X)

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Investment scams rise amid Covid crisis: SEC DAVAO City -- The Securities and Exchange Commission-Davao Extension Office (SECDEO) has raised concerns over the continuing presence of investment scams that are looking for new ways to lure people on quick-rich schemes, especially amid the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) on the economy.

In a statement Friday, SEC-DEO office pointed out that investment scams have been "doubly challenging" as the perpetrators use the Internet in recruiting unwitting individuals-many of them poor people who have borrowed money in an attempt to earn big profits in very short periods of time.

SEC-DEO also found out that aside from using the traditional Ponzi and pyramiding schemes, some unscrupulous entities and individuals have also propagated new illegal investment schemes such as cryptocurrencies and the so-called foreign exchange trading.

“The Securities Regulation Code requires that the offer or sale of securities must be duly registered with the Commission and that the concerned entity or its agents must have appropriate registration and/or license to sell such securities. Those who want to solicit investments in forms of foreign exchange, on the other hand, also need to secure appropriate SCAMS/PAGE 11

MAKILALA, North Cotabato – The Cotabato Electric Cooperative (COTELCO) has ventured to shift from its old “over-the-counter” mode of payment to the more convenient “communitybased and online schemes” for clients in the province starting this month.

Engr. Godofredo B. Homez, COTELCO general manager, said the initiative would reduce the number of consumers flocking to COTELCO collection offices to make payments.

“We came up with this program in the midst of the pandemic to avoid exposure of our clients

to the virus,” Homez told reporters here Thursday.

On Wednesday, COTELCO and barangay chairmen from 10 villages of this town signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) for the creation of the National Center of Electric Cooperative Consumer or NCECCO-Barangay Chapter dubbed as "COTELCO ng Barangay."

Under the deal, the NCECCO will accept payments from power consumers within its area of jurisdiction and will be managed by sectoral representatives organized

by COTELCO. It aims to establish partnership and empower COTELCO’s membersconsumers-owners (MCOs) through joint initiatives to offer convenience and introduce appropriate projects needed by the community.

The COTELCO ng Barangay has been set up in 10 and six villages of Makilala and Arakan towns, respectively, and is scheduled for implementation in other areas across the province soon.

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Barangay Canitoan SK convenes power firm rolls youth via 'Stay Connected' webinar NoCot out new payment C schemes for consumers AGAYAN DE ORO CITY— Targeting to convene the youth in the comforts of their homes and ensure observance of minimum public health standards, Barangay Canitoan Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) holds the ‘Stay Connected’ webinar every Saturday.

“Isa kini ka inisyatibo sa SK Canitoan karon lang ug ongoing pa.

Lain-lain nga mga topics ang gahisgutan apil na ang mental health, good governance, environment ug uban pa

nga lakip sa nine centers of youth participation.

Gabuhaton ni alang makahatag ug kaayo sa kabatan-onan,” SK Chair Nador Jun Datahan said during the CORDS-X Podcast with Communications Sec. Martin Andanar.

(This is an initiative of SK Canitoan today and it is still ongoing.

Various topics are discussed including mental health, good governance, environment and other aspects of the nine centers of youth participation. We do this

to attain the common good of the youth) Also, one of the advocacies of SK Council is to change the mind set of the youth from just participating in sports league and other entertaining events to joining in meaningful activities, said Datahan.

He added that they are targeting to empower the youth by honing their skills so they can become future leaders as well.

They are also implementing the Urban Container Gardening Project, which they view

as an opportunity to respond to environment and food security issues especially especially during the pandemic.

Through the program, they are able to encourage the youth to recycle things that can be used for planting as well as to grow their own food to keep away from food with additives that are harmful to the health, the SK chair said.

Noting all the initiatives of the SK Council, Datahan urges the youth in the barangay to strictly observe the health protocols, remain in their homes and instill discipline so they can become part of the solution of today’s health crisis. (RTP/PIA10)

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AYALA Land Inc. (ALI) on Friday reported a 73-percent decline in net income to P6.4 billion for the first nine months of the year, as the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic continues to impact business operations.

Its consolidated revenues reached P63.3 billion in the January to September period, 48 percent lower compared to the same period last year.

The company saw improvement between the second and third quarters of the year, however, as it registered a 73-percent jump in revenues to P22.1 billion.

Net income in the third quarter also reached P1.8 billion, a substantial advancement of almost nine-fold compared to the second quarter as government restrictions started to ease.

“Covid-19 continues to significantly affect our operations and the performance of our company. We’ve seen, however, improvement in (the) majority of

our business lines in the third quarter as pandemic-related restrictions gradually eased. We anticipate favorable developments moving forward as the reopening of the economy gains traction and have started to introduce new product inventory in our estates,” ALI president and chief executive officer Bernard Vincent Dy said in a statement.

Revenues from property development amounted to P40.6 billion, a 52-percent drop due to lower project bookings and limited construction activity.

With the resumption of construction activities, property development revenues more than doubled to P15.7 billion in the third quarter from P7.6 billion in the second quarter.

Commercial leasing revenues also decreased by 37 percent to P17.3 billion given restricted mall and hotel operations and the temporary closure of resorts during the AYALA/PAGE 10

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BOITIZ Power Corp. is looking into growing its renewable energy business and also venturing in gas projects in the next 10 years, its president and chief executive officer Emmanuel Rubio said.

“We’re looking at growing our renewable energy portfolio from what is today around 940 (megawatts) to close to 1800 megawatts,” Rubio said in a virtual media briefing Wednesday evening.

Rubio said AboitizPower has a land bank, a number of hydroelectric power and run-ofriver hydropower plants in the pipeline, and also wind projects.

“We expect that the demand for renewable energy, the physical demand, will come in 2025 instead of 2023 because of the pandemic.

The pandemic has lowered the demand a little bit and has delayed the need for the physical capacity for renewable energy,” he said.

Commenting on the Department of Energy’s (DOE) moratorium on the endorsement of greenfield coal projects, Rubio said the firm supports the view of Secretary Alfonso Cusi, noting this step is “in the right direction”.

On Wednesday, Cusi said his office would issue an advisory to stop the endorsement of greenfield coal projects.

“I think we've mentioned before that we are not going to do any greenfield coal plants moving forward,” Rubio said.

He added AboitizPower sees improvement in trends in gas, with prices becoming more competitive.

Rubio said it has organized a team to look into gas as a serious option for its baseload strategy.

“And this is something that we are considering for the next 10 years. So given that the Philippines will require baseload capacity is anywhere from 680 to 750 megawatts year on year, so yes, gas is by far our strategy moving forward,” Rubio added.

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Cement market seen to bounce back in 2021 THE local cement market is expected to return to its 2019 levels by next year after contracting this year due to impacts of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.

Republic Cement president and chief executive officer Nabil Francis said the cement market is seen to decline by 15 percent this year compared to the previous year before bouncing back in 2021.

“In 2021, we will get back to 35 million tons for

the total market, which is more or less the level that we reach in 2019,” Francis said at the Aboitiz virtual media briefing for the third quarter of 2020 Wednesday evening.

Republic Cement is a unit of the Aboitiz group.

“Definitely, it's going to be boosted by the ambitious infrastructure program -- the ‘Build, Build, Build’ program of the government,” he added.

Francis said Republic Cement is still on track to meeting its committed

production capacity this year despite being “caught in a perfect storm” at the beginning of the pandemic while it was commissioning its new equipment.

Republic Cement is adding 2.3 million tons this year to boost its annual production capacity to 9.7 million starting 2020 after the mills in Bulacan and Iligan go online.

But Francis said imported cement will remain a threat to the local industry.

“We are very proud not to import cement,” he added.

Francis said purchasing locally manufactured cement will help in the country’s economic recovery and in retaining local jobs.

“It's high time to be patriotic and to buy locally manufactured products in order to help speed up the recovery,” he said. “We are fully supporting the ‘Buy Local’ campaign initiated by DTI (Department of Trade and Industry).” (PNA)

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The loneliest number (Pt. 1) THINK A MINUTE

JHAN TIAFAU HURST trunk and roots: the branch rots and dies since its source of life is gone. “Everybody needs somebody.” We need love and other people in our heart like we need air to breath.

In Madrid, Spain a woman was discovered dead in her home. She had actually died six years earlier! Amazingly, her body had not decomposed because of the salty seaside air in that area. No one had reported her missing because she had broken off her relationships with everyone, including her own children whom she had not spoken to for years.

If you knew you were going to die in only a few NUMBER/PAGE 11

because of the pandemic?

I am also pretty sure that also this year Christmas l i g ht s are n ot g l ow i ng as the previous years: I am not so much talking about the illuminated adver tisements all over the city. I am referring to the private lightenings that usually brighten our homes during the Yuletide season.

It's the deep sadness and depression feelings of the people around us. No, this Christmas celebration is not a celebration anymore in times of a new abnormality.

If we managed to overcome the "Follow-meI'm-the light"-phonies, and after we managed to find solutions in paying our electric bills, we then sit still in our houses and plan

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to light a candle for our prayers.

The other side of the s e as on should make us remember that we should never hesitate to show our good hearts even amid a crisis by rendering services to ot he rs w it h p ass i on and enthusiasm. There is nothing really stronger than from the heart of a volunteer - as several UP interns voiced out many years ago.

I am the light of the world. Let's try putting this concept into our minds, he ar t s and s ou ls. I am pretty sure we'll not walk in darkness especially during this enlightening season and the dramatic cuts in our daily life because of this pandemic.

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Think a minute…In June, 2009 people all over the world were in shock and grief over the sudden death of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson.

Yet even though Michael was loved by hundreds of millions of people, his lawyer said: “Michael Jackson was the loneliest person I’ve ever known.”

Michael’s increasingly unusual behavior showed how desperately he was searching and starving for real love and close relationships. The rich and famous movie star, Marilyn Monroe, shortly before her tragic death by a drug overdose at the young age of 36, said this: “I belonged to the world—because I never really belonged to anyone.”

A song says, “One is the loneliest number.” We humans were not made to live life alone, but to be connected with other people through close, caring relationships.

If I am the only one in my life, I will suffer or even break down emotionally, physically, or mentally. This is why “Isolation is insane” for us humans. Being cut off from other people is like a tree branch cut off from its

The validity of Jesus' testimony has been explained in John 8:12-30: "I am the light of the world; whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."

As I l o ok arou nd, I find many of our so-called leaders, who demand us to follow them, and I hope we open our eyes and minds before we follow them blind.

"I am the light of the world!" Admittedly, this sounds for many people a reconditioned exuberance while trembling to what might happen if they are not being able to pay the next electric bill. Did you observe yourself that electric bill amounts keep on rising and rising since staying in the home office

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IGNACIO BUNYE Over the weekend, I have been receiving very positive feedback from readers who have perused the online version of my book “From Leyte to Bessang Pass”. The book was supposed to have come out on or before August 15, 2020, the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II in the Pacific. However, COVID 19 intervened and disrupted its printing. Concerned that the book might become passé by the time it rolled off the press, I decided to upload the manuscript online.

Former Chief Justice Art Panganiban, a very prolific writer, praised the “truthful, objective and easy-read historical account, free of victors’ braggadocio.”

Fellow BPI director Becky Fernando said: “Easy to read, very interesting unlike other historical books. I dread reading war stories but I am surprised I did not stop till I finished your book.”

Another BPI colleague Jay Luzuriaga said: “I shall share this with my two children, who are 32 and 28 years old respectively, to keep historical accounts of the Second World War in our country alive and abreast in the minds and hearts of our much younger generations.”

Former Press Secretary Tomas “Buddy” Gomez III, who was my first boss when I joined the Ayala group back then, described the book as a “must read”.

To others, the book evoked fond memories of their own

fathers who served gallantly during the war.

Dr. Bert Fenix, a former ro om m at e at At e n e o Bellarmine Hall in the ‘60s, told me about the gallant father he never met. Major Alberto Obra Fenix, Sr. fought in Bataan with the 2nd Regular Division, Philippine Army, under Gen. Mateo Capinpin as G-2 (Intelligence) of that Division. He received a field promotion to Major while in Bataan. For his exploits in Bataan, Major Fenix was p ost humously award e d the Bronze Cross . Years later, nine-year old Bert, Jr. proudly received the medal on his father’s behalf from then AFP Chief of Staff, Major General Calixto Duque.

Major Fenix survived Bataan and also the Death March, and was imprisoned in another internment camp for officers in Tarlac. After the Filipino prisoners of war were released in August 1942, Major Fenix went back to

Manila where he had left his young bride , Ramona Veloso Pil, with a relative, the wife of Don Pablo Bustamante (of the Bustamante Press located on España Extension, a few houses from the Quezon City Welcome Rotunda.)

The two hurriedly married just a couple of days before Major Fenix left for Bataan in 1941.

The Japanese tried to recruit the released Filipino of f icers to go b ack to their home provinces and command the local branches of the Japanese Bureau of Constabulary. But Major Fenix refused and instead accepted a position in the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office working there with Gen. Segundo, Col. Moran (father of the late Jesuit Eugene Moran), Captain Dennis Normandy, and others.

The whole Veterans Affairs Office group was actually an BESSANG/PAGE 11

9 reasons travel is good for your mental health T h e Wo r l d H e a l t h Organisation (WHO) describes mental health as “a state of well-being in which an individual realises his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and can make a contribution to his or her community.”. Clearly, mental health is integral to have a fulfilling life.

Mental illnesses can range from less common conditions, like bipolar disorder, to more common ones like depression and anxiety. The NHS in the UK reports that 1 in 4 adults and 1 in 10 children experience mental illness during their lifetime. What’s more, it has been argued that mental illness can lead to physical illness. However, the significance of mental health is still mistakenly overlooked in many societies.

Mental health is as important as physical he alt h and

requires nurturing and active maintenance.

Travel is a great way to maintain mental wellbeing and, by extension, it contributes to a happier and more fulfilling life. So, here are 9 reasons why travel is good for your mental health.

1 . Tr ave l g ive s you opportunities to try new things and meet new people, helping you combat monotony. Travel connects people and provides opportunities to learn about new and different cultures, which can help increase your empathy towards others. It can also help improve your overall tolerance, reduce biases and even decrease frustration.

2. Activities, like walking, hiking, and skiing, in scenic areas can help you become more hopeful. A 2020 study found that people who were consciously aware of the vistas and objects around them

on a walk reported being more hopeful and upbeat than other walkers. What could be better than enjoying the wonderful scenery of a new destination on a hiking route or while skiing down a beautiful slope?

3. Travel is great for relieving stress and improving your general outlook on life.

According to a 2013 study with people aged 25 to 70+, 80% of respondents said travel improves their general mood and outlook on life with 75% of respondents also saying travel helps them reduce stress.

4. Travel helps your brain function better and boosts creativity. Immersing yourself in new cultures increases your mind’s ability to move between different ideas, think more deeply, and integrate thoughts. “Foreign experiences increase both cognitive flexibility and

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depth and integrativeness of thought,” says Adam Galinsky, a professor and author of numerous studies on the connection between creativity and international travel.

5 . Ti m e aw ay f rom work can increase your energy and productivity at work. A Harvard Business Review study of over 400 travellers found that 94% of respondents had as much or more energy after coming TRAVEL/PAGE 11

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Globe posts significant network improvements, says international analytics firms Globe network improvements are gaining momentum, posting significant increases on various mobile experience metrics recognized by independent, international mobile analytics firms.

“We are pleased that efforts to upgrade our network are being recognized and reported by independent firms.

More importantly, the network improvements are being felt and making an impact on the experience of our customers,” said Gil B. Genio, Globe Chief Technology and Information Officer.

Independent mobile analytics firm Opensignal in its report on users across five regions namely Mindanao, National Capital Region (NCR), North & Central Luzon, South Luzon, and Visayas said that overall experience across four metrics have significantly improved in all five regions, between Q4 2018 and Q3 2020.

For Video Experience, Globe saw its scores improving in three out of the five regions. In North & Central Luzon and NCR, Globe’s score rose by 40.6% and 30.3%, respectively, between Q4

2018 and Q3 2020, while in South Luzon, it rose by 24%.

For Download Speed, Globe users in North & Central Luzon saw a significant improvement of 42.1%, while South Luzon and NCR improved by 35.1% and 33.8% respectively.

For 4G Availability, or the proportion of time users spent connected to 4G services, Globe registered improvements in all five regions, with South Luzon at 18.8%, North and Central Luzon at 16.2%, NCR at 9%, Mindanao at 8.1% and Visayas at 7.7%.

Latency Experience for Globe users was among the lowest across local operators, with improvements in North and Central Luzon at 14% followed by NCR at 13.4% and South Luzon at 11.6%. Latency experience refers to the delay or lag that users experience as data makes a round trip through the network.

Separately, independent analytics firm Ookla® in its quarterly data showed that in terms of mobile consistency score, Globe is now enjoying 52GLOBE/PAGE 10

NDA 10 serves 93K children beneficiaries of its School based Milk Feeding Program

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Cagayan de Oro,November 6(PNA)-The National Dairy Authority (NDA) Regions 9,10 and 13 on Thursday launched its local School based Milk Feeding Program in Gingoog City with around 2,620 recipients out of the total of 93,461 total number of children beneficiaries throughout the 3 regions handled by the agency,said NDA 10 Operations Manager Debbie De San Miguel.

She said that the said program was funded

by the Department of Education's (DepEd) Bureau of Learner Support services-School Health Division that implemented the said program.

Region 9 has a total of 7,633 beneficiaries supplied by Danlugan Farmers Multi Purpose Cooperative that produces cattle fresh milk,Region 10 has 63,205 recipients were local supplier is the Northern Mindanao Federation of Dairy Cooperative the producer of the famous brand

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"Highland Fresh" based in El Salvador City, Misamis Oriental while the CARAGA region has a total of 22,623 recipients

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Suzuki Rolls Out Second Wave of DEALightful Wheels Promo

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UZUKI Philippines Inc. (SPH), the pioneer compact car distributor in the country, once again encourages excitement in the community for the comeback of the DEALightful Wheels Promo. As the holiday vibe gets merrier, SPH will be giving away another ten units of Suzuki Skydrive 125 Fi motorcycles to the lucky new owners of the Ertiga.

Those who purchase any variant of the 7-seater MPV, Suzuki Ertiga, in any of Suzuki’s 73 dealerships nationwide from November 1, 2020 to November 30, 2020 will be entitled to join the raffle. The Suzuki Ertiga, loved by many as a family vehicle that provides style, comfort, and practicality, definitely gives the value of your money with a price tag that starts at P738,000.00.

The raffle draw and announcement of winners will be aired on Suzuki Philippines' official Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ SuzukiAutoPh on December 9, 2020 to keep the thrill and build up the excitement. Three winners each will be selected from NCR and Luzon, two from Visayas, and two from Mindanao!

If you weren’t able to participate on the first wave, now is the time and might be your lucky month to bring home 2 sets of ride! So now is the chance to purchase your very own Ertiga, your perfect ride for the holiday season.

This promo is open to all customers who purchase any Suzuki Ertiga variant during the promo period thru any kind of transaction (cash or financing scheme) and accomplish online registration form at https://auto.suzuki.com.ph/ dealightful-wheels-raffle-promo-wave-two after settlement of payment.

To be eligible for the raffle draw, the individual must fulfill the following criteria: Must have settled down payment (financing)

/ payment (cash transaction) for the purchased Suzuki Ertiga within the promo period.

Must have accomplished registration online form at https://auto.suzuki.com.ph/dealightfulwheels-raffle-promo-wave-two Must not be an employee of Suzuki Philippines, Inc., all Suzuki auto dealerships or any of its related partners for this draw, their relatives up to the second degree of consanguinity or affinity and any other party who are directly involved in organizing, promoting or conducting the draw.

All Suzuki Ertiga purchase and accomplishment of online registration form must be done by 11:59PM November 30, 2020 in order to qualify for the raffle promo.

Only one (1) raffle entry will be given for every Suzuki Ertiga purchase.

A confirmation page will appear to qualified customers after they have accomplished the online registration form. Cancelled or refunded fees will be disqualified. Deadline of submission of entries is until 11:59PM November 30, 2020.

By clicking Submit on the online registration form, you agree for Suzuki to collect your information for the purposes of contacting you regarding the raffle promo. All participants for the DEALightful Wheels raffle promo agree for Suzuki Philippines to collect, use and disclose his or her respective personal information for the purpose of facilitating his or her participation and providing him or her with information on the draw.

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Raffle prize: Ten (10) Suzuki Skydrive 125 Fi. Suzuki will electronically draw ten (10) lucky winners; three (3) winners from NCR, three (3) winners from Luzon, two (2) from Visayas and two (2) from Mindanao. A person can only win once. If the name is drawn more than once, it will be disregarded. Name should be of match to the sales invoice.

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Finding first Christian church in Camiguin could change island’s history T

By MIKE BAÑOS

HE history of the Catholic church in this island province may have to be rewritten once the ruins of its first Christian church and fortress is found.

In a soon to be published book, The Untold Stories of Camiguin Island, Social and Cultural Anthropologist Dr. Andrés Narros Lluch, contends that the existing chronology of the Catholic Church’s history as currently exhibited in the old church ruins in Catarman is misleading, since it does not match with the Cosas Notables of the Augustinian Recollects manuscripts.

According to the Cosas Notables manuscripts, the Punta Pasil church and fortress was built in 1622, and for almost two centuries was the religious and political center of the island.

In his paper Surfacing the untold stories of Camiguin Island, coauthored with the late Dr. Erlinda Burton and

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published in Vol. XXXIX of the Xavier University’s Kinaadman Journal, Lluch explains: According to the Cosas Notables de Catarman of Calisto Gaspar, the first Recollect Fathers started to build the first church, convent, and Cota in 1622, and worked hard to convince the natives to settle down around the church. In their account, the priests were able to convert the very same year six hundred “souls”.

It is mentioned that they converted almost the entire population of the Island.

However, if we follow W.H. Scott’s estimations, there may have been around one thousand people living in the island at that time. Therefore, the four hundred remaining may be inhabitants but not converts to the faith

following the priest’s words, calling them the remontados.

The building structures (church and convent), which were constructed out of corals and lime, served not only as a religious temple but as a fortress as well to protect the people from the pirates’ raids. The strength, thickness and size of the walls, plus the “loving words” of the priest from the sacred book, built the perceptions among the locals that the new but totalitarian Christian God offered them a good deal of protection.”

However, sometime between 1797 and 1804, the Church and Convent of Punta Pasil was burned down by the remontados unhappy with the tax system introduced by the friars. In the fire, not only the buildings and the relics were lost, but all manuscripts of the Recollect Fathers from 1622.

“It was only in 1806 when Father Juan Martin del Rosario began the building of what is known today the Old Church of Catarman (Guiob). However, current nameplates and booklets of Camiguin history date this to 1622. Therefore, they silence the almost two centuries of history of Punta Pasil,” Lluch emphasized.

Once the ruins of the Punta Pasil church and fortress are located, Lluch believes it would correct the chronology of the Catholic Church’s history in the island.

The Kilaha Foundation, UP Department of

Archeology and the Submarine Division of the National Museum have been advocating to the local government of Camiguin the need to explore the area of Punta Pasil in order to find the first Christian Church and fortress from where the island was converted into Christianity, Lluch added.

The Kilaha Foundation was co-founded by Lluch in 2015 to document and support local culture and identity, as well as preserve the fascinating biodiversity of Camiguin.

“We believe it’s important to properly document the landmarks of Camiguin Christian history, especially because the deep Christian beliefs

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and faith of current Camiguinons,” Lluch stressed. “We hope the publication of the book helps to go beyond and start explorations not only in Punta Pasil, but as well

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in Guinsiliban and in the highlands of Sagay.”

“Archival findings are the best first building blocks for further archaeological explorations. In this regard, we therefore believe that the first steps has been taken already,” he noted.

The archival research findings have been published in the previously cited paper Surfacing the untold stories of Camiguin Island which details the archival findings and advocate for further archeological explorations under water (in Punta Pasil and Guinsiliban) and inland (in highland Sagay).

Lluch earned his PhD in Social and Cultural Anthropology from the Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (UNED). He has done field work as an aid worker and social researcher in Southeast Asia, Central Asia, Central America, South America, East Africa, and Europe for twenty years.

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Dabawenyos to secure their personal QR codes after the registration website crashed.

Mayor Sara Duterte told the Davao City Disaster R adio (D CDR 87.5) on Thursday that a deluge of registrants flooded the https://safedavaoqr.davaoct. com after she announced last Tuesday the supposed start of the mandatory enforcement of the DQR system this Saturday, November 7.

The Safe Davao QR is the platform created by the city government to “help expedite contact tracing” to help control the spread of COVID-19, and “enforce the prohibition on non-essential travel” for all residents and non-residents visiting Davao City. A DQR is needed to travel around the city, and for non-residents, to enter the city.

R eg ist rat ion for t he DQR for residents and nonresidents visiting the city, started on October 31 or a full week before its supposed enforcement.

According to the mayor, the site developer decided to temporarily take down the website on Wednesday night to stop thousands of people from accessing it to prevent website crash.

She said registration might resume on Friday.

“Why was the site unavailable? When we talked about (DQR), many realized that they need to get DQR and, at some point, 10,000 people tried to access the website. They asked me to take down the website to stop thousands of people from accessing it. I told them to take it down for now and put a message there that the site is unavailable,” she said.

She added that a two-week extension will be enough to get everyone registered. The city’s population during the 2015 census was 1.63 million.

Addressing criticisms on how the local government handled DQR code system, Duterte said: “It’s useless to get enraged over a QR code. You are only wasting your effort to get enraged because that’s a QR code.

Reserve your energy for some serious matters that you must be angry about,” she said.

The mayor noted that the site developer has yet to figure out if business establishments could start using the DQR system on those who have already secured a personal QR code.

She said big establishments also requested for extension as they need to set up the h a rd w a re , p a r t i c u l a r l y s c a n n e r s b e c au s e “ i t’s d i f f i c u lt to s e c u re t he scanners that would be attached to the personal computer. There will be a daily in the services,” she said.

The mayor also clarified that failure to secure a DQR will not lead to detention.

What is written in the executive order is those with cancelled DQR… to check if the cancellation was

due to a bug or problem in the system. But if they find out that you have uploaded fake ID as proof of your identity, then you can face charges. But for those who have no DQR, there is no such punishment in the executive order because only the City Council through an ordinance can put a penalty or punishment,” she said.

To register online, one has to prepare a clear photo of your entire face, facing the camera, a clear photo of a valid ID or birth certificate, a clear photo of face beside the valid ID or birth certificate; a valid mobile phone number; and a valid email address.

Valid IDs are: Social Security System / Government Service Insurance System, Un i f i e d Mu lt i - P u r p o s e Identification Card; Land Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n O f f i c e Driver’s License (student permit may be accepted if in card format); Professional Regulator y Commission I D ; O v e r s e a s Wo r k e r s Welfare Administration / Integrated; Department of Labor and Employment (iDOLE) card; Commission on Elections Voter’s ID or Voter’s Certification from the Election Officer with Dry Seal; Philippine National Pol ice ( PN P ) Fire ar ms License; S enior Citizen ID; Airman License (issued August 2016 onwards); Philippine Postal ID (issued November 2016 onwards); School ID; Passport; and In the absence of a valid ID, PSA copy of a birth certificate.

The local government said residents who do not have a valid ID or birth certificate may apply for their DQR at the nearest police station while nonDavao City residents who do not have a valid ID or birth certificate must first get these requirements before they can register for a DQR. It said employers should assist their workers who do not know how to go online or do not own a smartphone.

The local government also opened help lines for t he D QR system, f rom Mondays to Sundays, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Smart subscribers may reach out through 0961750-3542, 0961-750-3541, and 0961-750-3540 while Globe subscribers through 0995-461-6400, 0995-4616402, and 0995-461-6394.

(Antonio L. Colina IV / MindaNews)

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was launched as COTELCO signed with a third party for its online payment through ECPay, which is available in Cliqq kiosk at any 7-Eleven convenience stores and 13 other ECPay authorized outlets in North Cotabato.

In addition, the Asia United Bank is also catering to payments in its online facility, over-the-counter, and through its “HelloMoney” mobile application.

The initiative is in line with the National Electrification Administration's order to broaden the power firms’ services in favor of the MCOs. (PNA)

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In the third quarter however, mall revenues started to rebound, increasing 29 percent from the second quarter to P1.5 billion as restrictions eased resulting in a higher foot traffic of 30 to 35 percent of pre-Covid levels.

The company also moved closer to a return to normalcy by launching three sequel projects with a total value of P2.2 billion in the third quarter of 2020.

In August of this year, Ayala Land’s AREIT Inc. became the country’s first Real Estate Investment Trust listing at the Philippine Stock Exchange.

AREIT continues to diversify its leasing portfolio with its P5.1-billion planned acquisition of the 30th commercial development in Pasig.

A R E I T ’s m a i d e n acquisition in September was the purchase of Teleperformance Cebu, a 12-storey building located at the Cebu I.T. Park, Cebu City.

It has a total gross leasable area of 18,092 square meters that is 100 percent occupied.

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Pagkain Para sa Batang Pilipino) which supports locally produced fresh milks.

In region 10,there were local government units(lgu) that now produces Fresh milk for their self sufficient milk feeding program to address malnutrition like in Camiguin province for instance that has its self sufficient program that is very successful in in their endeavour. Gingoog City also will soon build a Dairy production facilities that aims as Dairy Capital of Northern Mindanao.

NDA Administrator Harlene Mabale will grace the virtual stakeholders meeting on November 16 and 17 for Regions 9,10 and 13 Dairy farmers specially the enhancement of Dairy Goat Production.

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Department at the School of Oriental and African Studies (2011–2012), was guest researcher in the Department of Anthropolog y at the London School of Economics and Political Science, and associate researcher in the Department of Anthropology at the University of the Philippines Manila (2012– 2014). He is c ur rent ly an affiliated researcher at Research Institute of Mindanao Culture (RIMCU) at Xavier University (Ateneo de Cagayan).

Lluch has previously published the b o ok L a comedia de la cooperación internacional: historias etnográficas del desarrollo en la isla de Camiguín (Catarata, 2016) and currently alternates between Spain and Brussels, where he works at ODS as Senior Evaluator.

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weeks, you would grab tight to the people you love! And if you were alone, you would look fast for someone to love so you would not die alone!

A popular song puts it this way: “Your prison is walking through this world all alone…

Your pain and your hunger they’re driving you home…

Why don’t you come to your senses? It may be rainin’ but there’s a rainbow above you.

You better let somebody love you before it’s too late.”

Won’t you open your heart and ask the One Who gave you life and Who is love itself to come into your heart and fill that emptiness that only He can fill? Jesus promises He will never leave you alone or lonely. Just think a minute…

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intelligence gathering cell for the allied forces. Major Fenix would go out on intelligence missions at night and for days on weekends around Manila and in surrounding provinces, particularly in the Sierra Madre range.

As the Americans approached Leyte, Major Fenix was set to meet up with the Allied liberation forces.

But in the early morning of October 20, 1944, (the same day MacArthur landed in Leyte) the whole group in the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office were rounded up by the Japanese Kempetai and brought to their headquarters in Fort Santiago. They were never heard from again.

Presumably, they were all tortured and executed by the Kempetai before the liberation of Manila.

C o n r a d o “ S l u g g o” Rigor, Jr. reached out to me through a common friend.

His father, Colonel Conrado B. Rigor, Sr. led three allFilipino battalions of the 121st Infantry, USAFIP-NL. Reinforced by gritty bolo men from Abra, they assaulted Bessang Pass in the rugged mountains of North Luzon.

Col. Rigor’s unit broke through a formidable enemy defense line entrenched within the mountainous terrain.

While on their way to Dolores, Abra with his kids years later, Col. Rigor pointed to the mountain ranges in the distance where he had fought side-by-side with Filipino warriors as they hunted wellentrenched Japanese forces.

He said that many of those who were fighting against his troops were Korean boys, not more than 15 years old.

Frightened, hungr y and sick, these young Koreans were really prisoners of war (POWs) who were forced

by Yamashita to wear illfitting Japanese uniforms and fight against the Filipinos.

Many of them ran from their battle trenches to surrender to Rigor’s men.

My younger brother, Yong who is based in Hawaii, emailed me about a US Army Major Galang who landed in the Philippines months before the liberation. Major Galang contacted my father,

Alfredo M. Bunye, who was then superintendent in the New Bilibid Prison.

My father “hired” Major Galang as a prison guard and set the latter up in one of guard towers of NBP with his radio transmitter. Galang transmitted intelligence reports to MacArthur’s headquarters in Australia.

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back from a good trip. So, book that holiday and crush your work goals when you return!

6. Taking a trip helps you do good, which helps you feel good. Some evidence suggests that helping others can promote physiological changes in the brain linked with happiness. Spending money during your holidays in restaurants, attractions and even on locally made souvenirs, helps support the 330 million people who rely on the sector for their livelihoods. You can also help by volunteering with a reputable local organisation!

7. A wellness trip can contribute to stronger mental health. On a wellness retreat focused on practices like yoga, meditation, and mindfulness, you can learn skills that you can bring home to help you keep up a regular wellness routine. This routine will be key to maintaining stronger mental health. Can’t you just imagine yourself learning centuries-old yoga practices on an idyllic beach?

8. Doing something you enjoy makes you happy. Pull out that bucket list and see what you still need to check off. By doing something you enjoy, you perform necessary self-care and contribute to your own happiness.

9. Travelling with loved ones helps meet your needs for love and belonging.

Maslow’s hierarchy of needs identifies love and belonging as key psychological human needs. Sharing your amazing travel adventures with loved ones helps enhance your connection with them while intensifying feelings of love, belonging, and fulfilment.

Think of a family holiday on a beautiful island or a trip eating all sorts of delicious food with your best friend?

Now that you know the benefits, where are you going next? Your mental health requires it.

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na di na mawawala ang kanilang makina at lambat.”

“Malaking tulong po ang fishermen’s hall sa amin lalo na sa mga kasamahan kong mangingisda,” said 35-yearold fishermen’s group leader Jason Panganiban, who also resides at the San MiguelChristian Gayeta Village.”

Dahil sa tulong po ng San Miguel ay nabigyan din kami ng maayos na lugar upang aming iwan ang mga bangka namin pati kagamitan. At meron din kaming lugar na kung saan pwede namin malaman ang situation sa dagat, gaya nung nasa dagat pa kami nakatira.”

Fellow fisherman Bernabe De Mesa added: “Ma l a k i ang tu l ong ng f ishe r man’s ha l l up ang may matulugan kami bago mangisda sa madaling araw, at makikita namin kaagad ang situation sa dagat dahil mas malapit na kami sa dagat.”

Bishop Uy agreed that project is a step in the right direction in lifting people out of poverty. “The fisherman’s dock of SMC on the lot of the Diocese of Lucena is our testimony of creating opportunities for people to be liberated from the bondage of poverty and uncertainty. The diocese is partnering with a private organization with good will to create a liberating atmosphere for the people to be more receptive to the word of God. Thus, integral evangelization will happen,” Bishop Uy said.

The facility also currently serves as training venue for 60 students under the Fiber Glass Fishing Boat Fabrication joint project between the Department o f S o c i a l We l f a r e a n d D e v e l o p m e nt ( D S W D ) and the Sariaya local government.

SMC provided Sariaya enrollees in organic agriculture with a 1,000 square-meter plot out of t he 5.4-hec t are are a of San Miguel-Christian Gayeta Village at Barangay Castanas, where they can regularly harvest vegetables for personal consumption and selling for additional income.

A total of 125 qualified families have already availed of free house and lot packages in the San Miguel-Christian Gayeta Village housing project that has a total of 450 units, out of which 378 units have already been built.

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deal with the pandemic.

The EU said in July it will reorient up to 15 million euros to support the region’s attempts to contain the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Mr. Dominguez also proposed that the plan to support the electrification of small island communities involve the use of clean energy.

The proposal was supported by the EU Delegation, the DoF said.

The latest grant will add to the 85 million euros worth of total grants the EU provided to the region so far this year.

The EU provided grants worth 24.5 million euros to the Philippines in August to fund the rehabilitation of Marawi City and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao’s pandemic containment effort.

In July, it also agreed to provide 60.5 million euros to fund selected development programs in Mindanao.

The EU is the country’s 11th biggest source of official development assistance.

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for palay to accommodate more local farmers.

Dr. Raul Teves, head of the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist, said they are currently finalizing the implementing policies of its Palay Support Program (PSP) to make it more viable and facilitate its rollout on a longterm basis.

He said they are specifically firming up the processes on the buying of palay from local farmers, milling of the purchased stocks, sale to concerned government agencies and their corresponding payment.

“This is to ensure the proper liquidation of the palay stocks that we purchased and disposed,” he said in a briefing.

For this year, the provincial government allotted some P15 million for the rollout of the PSP, increasing from the P10 million budget last year.

Through the PSP, the local government buys palay from local farmers at a subsidized price of P19 per kilo, which is P3 to P5 higher than the prevailing commercial buying prices in the area.

The priority are farmers with a palay production area of at least one hectare. The average palay production in

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fishing implements and supplies. The area has easy access to the Sariaya Bay through Canda River.

Mayor Gayeta said: “Dati rati ay nahihirapan ang ating mga mangingisda tuwing may bagyo at hindi nila malaman kung saan ilalagay ang kanilang bangka.

Ngayon, sa pamamagitan ng Bulwagan ng Mangingisda ay sigurado na ligtas ang kanilang mga bangka lalong lalo na sa panahon ng bagyo.

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the province is currently at 4.6 tons per hectare.

Teves said they already used up the funds released for this year and was able to purchase a total of 8,110 sacks of palay or around 734,000 kilos, benefitting some 158 farmers.

He said a total of 7,285 sacks were withdrawn by the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office and provincial jail, with 825 remaining on standby.

The program’s trust fund still has remaining funds but they already allotted them as repayment to its conduit Binhi-an ng Timog Kutabato Multi-Purpose Cooperative (Bintiku), he said.

“Once we get the payment for the disposed stocks, we’re expecting an additional return of P226,000 and we will use that for the palay subsidy as well,” Teves said.

South Cotabato Gov. Reynaldo Tamayo Jr. pushed for the initial rollout of the program last year to help local farmers cope with the sharp decline in palay commercial buying prices, which reached P12 to P13 per kilo.

The local government procured over 2,600 bags of palay last year from around 100 farmers in partnership with Bintiku. (MindaNews) EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH ABSOLUTE SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late RODULFO L. VIVERO who died on September 6, 1993 at Kolambugan Lanao del Norte, that said deceased left a House and Lot and a parcel of land with Original Certificate of Title no. P-11,119 situated at Austin Heights Kolambugan Lanao del Norte, containing an area TWO HUNDRED THIRTY (230) SQ meters and Original Certificate of Title P-11,120 situated at Austin Heights Kolambugan Lanao del Norte, containing an area of TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-TWO (252) SQ meters, and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH ABSOLUTE SALE, filed by the heirs of RODULFO L. VIVERO, per DOC #265; PAGE #54; BOOK #VI; Series of 2020 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. CHRISTOPHER F. PASCO, CPA BWM: Nov. 9, 16 & 23, 2020

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licenses from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas,” the agency said.

It also urged anyone planning to join in any invest schemes to visit its website (www.sec.gov.ph) to be able to make informed decisions and avoid being duped by unscrupulous individuals.

“The public must always be prudent in dealing with recruiters because, most of te n , w he n of fe rs are too good to be true, they really are. It added that those who have money to invest should ensure that the platforms that they are investing in must have a good track record and not just an overnight presence in cyberspace,” SEC-DEO said.

The public is also urged to rep or t unauthorized investment-taking to the SEC Enforcement and Investor Protection Department through email at epd@sec.gov.ph. (PNA) EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late VICTORIA T. TIRO who died on September 6, 1993 at Kolambugan Lanao del Norte that the said deceased died intestate, without Will or Testament and without any outstanding debts in favour of any person or entity; that the deceased left a parcel of land situated at Titunod Kolambugan Lanao del Norte with Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-6896 situated in the Barrio of Titunod, Municipality of Kolambugan, province of Lanao Del Norte, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of TWENTY THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED THIRTY TWO SQUARE METERS (23,532) more or less and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE, filed by the heirs of VICTORIA T. TIRO, per DOC #260; PAGE #53; BOOK #VI; Series of 2020 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. CHRISTOPHER F. PASCO, CPA BWM: Nov. 9, 16 & 23, 2020

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That the late CATALINA A. CABACTULAN who died on March 25, 2014 at J.R Borja General Hospital, Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City, died intestate, without Will or Testament, and without any outstanding debts in favor of any person or entity; time of his death he left a certain parcels of land with Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-157407 situated at Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City, Lot 1467-A-6,Psd-10-04-043122, Portion of Lot: 1467-A,Psd-10-004249 and Transfer Certificate of Tile No. T-157408 situated at Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City, Lot 1467-A-7,Psd-10-04-043122, Portion of Lot 1467-A, Psd-10-004294 and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH ABSOLUTE SALE, filed by the heirs of CATALINA A. CABACTULAN, in favor CLAUDIO C. CABAHUG, Per DOC #405;PAGE#81;BOOK #LXXXIII; Series of 2019 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. EDDIE C. CUARESMA.

That the late ROSENDO C. TAPUYAO, who died on October 23, 2002 that the said deceased, died intestate, without Will or Testament and without any outstanding debts in favour of any person or entity; that the deceased left a House and Lot (FAMILY HOME) situated at Kolambugan Lanao del Norte with Transfer Certificate of Title No. P 11,091, containing an area of THREE HUNDRED THIRTY SEVEN SQUARE METERS (337 sqms.) and Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-34,385 situated in Barrio of Buruun Iligan City, containing an area of TWENTY THREE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FOURTEEN SQUARE METERS (23,214 sqms). and has been the subject of an DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE, filed by the heirs of ROSENDO C. TAPUYAO, per DOC #261; PAGE #54; BOOK #VI; Series of 2020 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. CHRISTOPHER F. PASCO, JR.

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In the aftermath of typhoon Rolly

SMC builds fisherfolk resilience with first-ever facility, skills training program

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AN Miguel Corporation (SMC) opened a first-ofits kind multi-purpose Fishermen’s Dock in Sariaya, Quezon, aimed at increasing the resilience of fishing communities by providing them, among others, facilities to secure more than 100 boats, particularly during typhoon season.

The Sariaya Fisherman’s Dock, a 3.5-hectare complex, was officially opened Friday, November 6, with the inauguration of the Sariaya Fisherman’s Hall, which serves as a rest and storage area for fishermen.

The inauguration coincided with the graduation of 50 students under the livelihood and skills program funded by

SMC in cooperation with the Technical Education Skills and Development Authority (TESDA) for residents of the San Miguel-Christian Gayeta Homes in Barangay Castanas “We are very happy to join hands with the local government of Sariaya under Mayor Marcelo Gayeta and Diocese of Lucena Bishop Mel Rey Uy in making this project happen. This project only shows that when the private sector, government, and the church work together for a cause that will benefit many of our fellowmen, we are closer to development that is all-inclusive and directly needed by the country, especially at this time pandemic,” SMC president

and chief operating officer Ramon S. Ang said.

SMC is set to build a modern, state-of-the-art integrated agro-industrial complex that will include a brewery, grains terminal and feedmill, a ready-toeat food manufacturing plant, a fuel tank farm, and port facilities in Sariaya.

Ang said that the establishment of the Fisherman’s Dock is timely as Super Typhoon Rolly recently battered many parts of Luzon, with the Bicol region and Quezon province being among the hardest-hit. The typhoon likewise affected many coastal villages and fishermen who rely on the sea for their livelihood.

“Many residents in the coastal areas realize the need for them to be

San Miguel Corporation, in cooperation with local government of Sariaya and the Diocese of Lucena, yesterday inaugurated the Sariaya Fishermen’s Dock, a first-of-its-kind multi-purpose facility that includes a Fisherman’s Hall, in Sariaya, Quezon. It will help increase the resiliency of fishermen, particularly those residing at the San Miguel-Christian Gayeta Homes in Barangay Castanas. The inauguration coincided with the graduation of the first batch of 50 students to take livelihood and skills training programs funded by SMC in cooperation with the Technical Education Skills and Development Authority (TESDA). Among courses offered are Organic/Urban Farming/Edible Landscaping and Fish/Meat Processing.

more resilient in the face of natural calamities and the Covid-19 pandemic.

While many will remain as fishermen and farmers, helping them uplift their lives would require providing them with added skills,” Ang said.

For the Sariaya project, the initial batch of 50 trainees from San Miguel-Christian Gayeta

Village underwent skills training in Organic/ Urban Farming/Edible Landscaping and Fish/ Meat Processing.

Residents of the village--relocatees from coastal areas classified as danger zones--can also avail of TESDA courses that include Welding, Electrical Installation and Maintenance, Baking and

Pastry, and Housekeeping, at the Quezon National Agricultural School (QNAS).

Overall, the Sariaya Fisherman’s Dock in Barangay Castanas can accommodate more than 100 boats, while the Fisherman’s Hall can serve as storage for up to 70 boat engines as well as other SMC/PAGE 11