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Mindanao peanuts TWO food companies — Peanut Kisses from Bohol and Cheding’s Peanuts of Iligan City — are considering sourcing raw peanuts from Mindanao growers to replace imports. “Peanut Kisses, based on our initial talks, have 90% of their inputs come from outside of the country… they have a very low supply of peanuts from Bohol so they need to expand the supply base in Mindanao, and the same with Cheding’s,” said Theoffany Joy D. Cabanda, agribusiness and marketing expert of the Mindanao Sustainable Agrarian and Agricultural Development (MinSAAD). Ms. Cabanda said representatives of the Bohol-based Alturas Group of Companies and Cheding’s Peanuts, Inc. met with Mindanao peanut farmers during last week’s Usapang Kalakalan forum organized by MinSAAD, a program implemented by the Department of Agrarian Reform with funding from the Japan International Cooperation Agency.

Rubber industry THE provincial government of Cotabato, which is aiming to be one of the country’s top producers and exporters of natural rubber-based products by 2020, plans to set up more trading posts to encourage farmers to maintain as well as develop more rubber areas. Governor Emmylou TaliñoMendoza, in her State of the Province Address delivered on March 20, said producers of rubber cup lumps — the raw product from tapping rubber trees — have shown “interest again” in the crop after being discouraged by the record low price of P14 per kilogram (/kg) several years ago. Last year, the implementing rules and regulations for Provincial Ordinance No. 594 were finalized, paving the way for the establishment of Rubber Trading and Auction Centers, known locally as bagsakan, in several municipalities.

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HE Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) is e yeing investors from the Middle East countries for the development of Mindanao.

‘WE MEN’S DAY’. Some male Misamis Oriental provincial government employees take part in contests such as wearing adult diaper and drinking from Orange juice bottle during the “We Men’s Day” held at the Provincial Capitol. photo by gerry lee gorit

M’danao’s economic growth to drive PH development By LILIAN MELLEJOR, PNA

DAVAO C I T Y - - T h e growth and development of Mindanao could drive the country’s full progress if t he government and other stakeholders succeed in unlocking the region’s potentials. This prospect was expressed by World Bank (WB) Countr y Director for Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand, growth/PAGE 11

PROPOSED MINDANAO BUDGET. Secretary Abul Khayr Alonto (center), Mindanao Development Authority chair, at the forum on “Mindanao Today, Mindanao Tomorrow” at Marco Polo Davao Friday where he revealed the proposed 24-percent budget for Mindanao. With him are Mara Warwick (left), World Bank’s Country Director for Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand, and Miguel Rene Dominguez, Philippine Business for Social Progress chair. mindanews photo by manman dejeto

MinDA Chair Secretary Datu Abul Khayr Alonto said he will be meeting with some investors from the Middle East who are interested to pour in capital to the region “The Middle East (investors) want to relocate their funds and what we want it is not only to make Mindanao as the parking area of that funds but for a destination of investment in partnership with our people,” he said. In this meeting, Alonto said he would request investors not to just to participate as buyers of the product of Mindanao, but to its development by putting up their industry here on the island. Alonto pointed out the benefit of putting investors/PAGE 11

Xavier U tops off Dorm 1 of integrated tech center By MIKE BAÑOS, Editor-at-Large

MINDANAO’S f irst university used the birthday of its Patron saint for the topping-off ceremony of the Dorm 1 for its Andrew L. Gotianun, Sr. Center for Integrated Technologies (ALGCIT) at Manresa C omp l e x , Fr Wi l l i am Masterson Avenue, Upper Balulang, Cagayan de Oro City “It is significant to note that we are able to hold the

topping-off of the Dorm 1 of this ALGCIT program on the 7th day of April, the birth date of St Francis Xavier, patron of our University and the universal Church’s tops/PAGE 11

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DOF exec hopeful for Package 1-b approval this year A ranking Department of Finance (DOF) official remains optimistic that Package 1-b of the proposed tax reform program will still get the approval of lawmakers this year. Package 1-B tackles reforms that were not included in the approved version of the first package, namely the motor vehicle users’ tax, tax amnesty, and bank secrecy. DOF Undersecretary Karl Chua said the motor vehicle user charge, which has three components namely increase in the rate, road board and road fund reform, is now being discussed by a Technical Working Group (TWG) in the House of

Representatives. In the Senate, a bill on the reforms on the road fund and road board has been filed by Senator Manny Pacquiao, he said. Thus, Finance officials are requesting Senate President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III to file a bill proposing for an increase in road users’ tax rate to align the Senate discussions with that of the House of Representatives, he said. The other components of Package 1-b are now being discussed at the committee level in both Houses of Congress, he said. Finance officials earlier projected that Package 1-b might be approved before lawmakers take their

recess from March 24 to May 13, 2018 but since this did not happen, Chua said they are hoping the bill would be approved at the Committee level during the resumption of session by mid-May and before lawmakers take another break before June 1. “Hopefully in the next session before June 1 they can file (the committeeapproved bill in the plenary),” he said. Revenues from Package 1 of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion law was earlier projected to bring in additional PHP130 billion revenues but the approved version will only bring in PHP90 billion. Chua said the government’s budget is

being reviewed by the inter-agency Development Budget Coordination Committee twice a year, or quarterly if needed.

He said it is still early to assess the government’s fiscal position right now but need to do it by June to check if Package 1-b has

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MANILA -- Operatives of the Department of Trade and Industry-Consumer Protection Group (DTICPG) confiscated some 2,594 uncertified products in provinces of Rizal and Southern Leyte as part of the agency’s intensified market monitoring in areas outside Metro Manila. In a statement Tuesday, DTI said these confiscated products were found not bearing Philippine Standard (PS) mark or Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) sticker, which means

these products did not undergo the governmentmandatedinspection. In Antipolo City alone, the Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (FTEB) seized some 1,510 uncertified products such as uncertified wiring devices and home appliances such as ballasts, ceiling fans, compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) bulbs, flat irons, light receptacles, plugs, circular lamps, LED television sets, and even monobloc chairs and stools. In Sogod, Southern Leyte, the DTI confiscated

1,084 pieces of construction materials and household appliances with no proper markings. The DTI issued Notice of Violation (NOVs) to five retailers in Rizal and 10 establishments in Southern Leyte as they were selling products with no PS or ICC marks. Under the Philippine National Standard (PNS), products like wiring devices, home appliances, and construction materials are required to bear PS mark or ICC sticker with manufacturer’s name, address, country of origin, and manufactured date. retailers/PAGE 9

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USTP bags 2nd place in Philippine Startup Challenge 2018

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DAVAO CITY- The most grandiose bridge in Mindanao is set to be constructed for P1.19 Billion after the design had been revealed from Filipino design team Budji + Royal Architecture + Design which will connect Davao City and Samal Island. The bridge is DPWH Southern Mindanao's version of Northern Mindanao's Panguil Bay Bridge. The design of the bridge includes a railway which might append to Davao's planned train system or to Mindanao Railway System. While Panguil Bay Bridge will cater millions of passengers who are crossing the Panguil Bay in their everyday lives, this bridge will mostly cater tourist of Samal Island and for the benefit of growing tourism industry in Davao. It can be noted that millions of tourists visit Davao which makes Davao the leading tourist destination in Mindanao. photo credits to the rightful owner

our students from the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTP) based here won second place in the recently concluded Philippine Startup Challenge 2018. The winning entry of the four – Rey Miguel Guivencan, Jeffrey Ranolo, Anna Paula Rada and Pauline Labradores – was a remote RFID system which they called as Tap Track. Tap Track was initially the quartet’s thesis this semester in their senior year at USTP as BS Information Technology students. The students first had the idea of creating Tap Track after they observed that the thousands of workers at Del Monte manpower supplier General Services Cooperative in Damilag, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon delayed their salary for several days due to a manual payroll system. Guivencan, Ranolo, Rada and Labradores – who had their internship there – had an idea.

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At first, they tried to install a remote biometric system but found out that it could not work because the workers’ soiled hands could not penetrate the biometric’s scanner. “Dili pud mosugot ang mga workers nga manghunaw sa ilang kamot kay mahadlok sila mapasmo,” Guivencan quipped. Next, the four tried to create a remote facial recognition device so workers’ attendance will be logged into the General Services Cooperative office. But this too didn’t work since the workers are wearing protective gear while on duty and their faces are barely recognizable on screen. Thus, the quartet laid their final card – creating a mobile RFID tracker. Under the system, the workers’ employee ID which already has an embedded RFID chip on it will simply be swiped onto Tap Track. It automatically registers into the General Services Cooperative RFID server via SMS. The idea was so novel

that it won the admiration of the BS Information Technology thesis defense panel members who unanimously recommended for the group to be the institution’s representative to the Philippine Startup Challenge 2018. Guivencan, Ranolo, Rada and Labradores were able to easily whisk through the eliminations in Iligan City last February culminating in their crowning moment as first runner-up last April 6 at Green Sun Hotel in Makati City. The quartet, who will individually pursue their careers after their graduation last Tuesday, will still push through with the realization of Tap Track and not remain it in limbo as a prototype. This early, Japanese and South American IT enthusiasts – who were scouting for fresh talent at the Philippine Startup Challenge 2018 – are starting to inquire on how Tap Track could be tapped (pun intended) into the mainstream human resources market.

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jhan tiafau hurst Think a minute…Did you know there are 2 days you never need to worry about? The first day is yesterday. It’s simply impossible to change the past. Yesterday is gone… forever. There is nothing any of us can do to bring it back, especially by worrying about it. So whatever mistakes, problems, or hurts we had yesterday, we’ve got to stop worrying about them. We cannot undo what’s already done, nor take back what we’ve already said, only ask forgiveness. Hopefully we learn our lessons from yesterday’s mistakes. But then, let it go! Life goes on, so we’d better go with it. The other day we never need to worr y about is tomorrow. None of us can control or know everything that might happen tomorrow. We don’t even know whether

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… `Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all’…” (Jesus, our God and Savior, in Mark 10:43-44, the Holy Bible). -ooo R P C A N O N L Y REVEL WITH JUSTICE SEC. GUEVARRA, PNP C H I E F A L B AYA L D E : Truly admirable were the recent appointments made by President Duterte at the Department of Justice (Secretar y Menardo Guevarra) and at the Philippine National Police (Director General Oscar Albayalde). There are no derogatory criticisms against the two, serious or otherwise, and so the country could not help it if they revel in Guevarra’s and Albayalde’s having been given their new positions. What I would want to see now, and which I would like to bring to the attention

there was discernment in him precisely because the Spirit of God was in him. Then and there, the king decided to appoint, as he indeed appointed, Joseph as Eg ypt’s second ruler, with the primary duty of preparing for the famine. With Joseph at the helm of running the countr y second only to the king under the guidance of God, Egyptians prevailed against the hunger that hit their country. On the other hand, the second standard of who is a good leader is shown by Exodus 18:13-23 of the Bible, in the promise that was g iven to Mos es by his father-in-law, Jethro. Je t h ro s aw t h at Mo s e s was all by his lonesome in settling disputes among the Israelites, and in running the affairs of his countr ymen, so he gave his son-in-law what to him were qualities of a good leader.
 -ooo FEAR OF GOD, DISTASTE FOR DISHONEST GAIN: The first quality that Exodus 18 mentioned for a good leader to possess is having fear of God. The second is a distaste or disdain for wrongful financial gain or benefit. In my readings of the Bible, I saw what is meant by “fear of God”, and distaste for wrongful financial gain.

In Ecclesiastes 12:13, K i n g S o l om on ( or t h e king who had no equal in intellect among the kings before him and even among the kings after him, even up to the present) clarified that the duty of mankind is to fear God and obey all His commands. This simply means it is well for men and women to know the commands of God (through a reading of His Bible), and obey everything written in them. Jesus prohibited, on t he ot her hand, t he accumulation of riches--or the wealth of the world--by any man, because this brings destruction, bringing the wealthy to the hell of fire and worms (Matthew 16:26). Then, 1 Timothy 6:10 clarified, the love of money is the root of all evil, which brings nothing but misfortune. -ooo FOR QUESTIONS, REACTIONS: If anyone would like to ask me any question about what the burning issues of the day mean, or what we have discussed here, or to consult on any problem, whatever it maybe, please call 0917 984 24 68, or email me at batasmauricio@yahoo. com, or post your concerns at w w w. f a c e b o o k . c om / attybatas. Promise, I will answer right away. Thank God in the Name of Jesus, Amen!

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of Guevarra and Albayalde even on bended knees, and, perhaps, to the attention likewise of everyone else t h at t h e Pre s i d e nt h a s installed in different positions in government under his presidency, is their compliance with and obedience to the standards for outstanding officials or leaders which are written in the verses of the Bible. The first among these standards is this: having the Spirit of God. This is found in Genesis 41:1-40, in the story of the sevenyear famine that was to hit Eg ypt. This famine was prophesied to happen in a series of dreams that came to the king (or pharaoh) of Egypt which, initially, were not understood by ever yone except Joseph, one of the 12 sons of Jacob. -ooo Q UA L I T I E S T H AT MUST BE DISPL AYED BY LEADERS: After Joseph (the dreamer) clarified what the king’s dreams were all about, he also explained to the Egyptian king what must be done by Egyptians to overcome the famine that was to hit their land for seven long years. Joseph said the king must choose someone who will manage the country---someone who was gifted with discernment and in whom the Spirit of God dwells. The king took a hard look at Joseph, and saw that

or not we’ll still be here! What’s going to happen will happen whether we worry about it or not. So we’re left with only one day that we can actually do anything about: today. As the saying goes: “The past is history, tomorrow’s a mystery, so today is all we have. It’s a GIFT, that’s why it’s called the PRESENT.” All we have is right now, and today has enough problems, responsibilities, and worries of its own. The last thing we need is to pile up yesterday’s and tomorrow’s problems on top of today’s! No wonder some people are stressed out with even physical problems and sicknesses. Remember, if you don’t bury your worries, they could bury you! This is why Jesus Christ taught us not to worry about yesterday or tomorrow. Jesus said: “Who can add a single hour to his life by worrying! Don’t worry about tomorrow. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Live just one day at a time.” So all you have to do is take care of today. Make sure you’re doing your very best in your responsibilities and relationships: that your heart is right with your Maker and other people. Do all you can and then do a little worry/PAGE 9

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roy cimagala Yes, generosity is a matter of the heart more than a question of some amount and figures. A truly generous person gives his whole heart to God in all his dealings, regardless of w het her t he amount involved is big or small. What is essential is that he corresponds to that basic will of God as expressed in the Book of Proverbs: “My son, give me your heart and let your eyes delight in my ways.” (23,26) In fact, this basic will o f G o d w a s r e i t e r at e d by C hr ist w hen he was asked what the greatest commandment was. “You shall love the Lord your God,” he said, “with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your

mind.” (Mt 22,37) A truly generous person gives his heart to God whole and entire, not in halves or in parts. It i s w o r t hw h i l e t o note that there is a close correlation between giving our heart to God and delighting in the ways of God, as said in the abovementioned passage from the Book of Proverbs. The reason many people today are not happy with G o d’s w i l l and ways is because they have not given their hearts to God. They cannot find joy in the will and ways of God. Hearts that are not fully given to God will always be burdened and tied down by earthly things. Remember Christ saying, “It is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye than for a rich man to enter heaven.” (Mt 19,24) But hearts that are fully given to God will always feel light, capable of soaring high in spite of the weightof our earthly affairs. This giving of the heart to God has been typified by Abel, for example, who of fere d t he b est t hings of his crop to God—“fat

portions from some of the firstborn of his flock”—as compared to Cain who only gave some of the fruits of his field. Abel gave the best of what he was taking care of, while Cain gave only a portion of his (cfr Gen 4). Another example is that of the poor widow who put in the last two small copper coins she had to live on as compared to the many rich men who put in large amounts that were just a portion of their wealth (cfr Mk 12,41-44). The poor widow showed greater generosity because with the two small coins she offered, she actually offered her whole heart, since those coins represented her whole life. We n e e d t o s e e t h e intimate relation between true Christian poverty and generosity. Both are a matter of the heart. They involve the giving of one’s whole heart to God, convinced of the truthfulness of Christ’s assurances. “Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness,” Christ said, “and all these things shall be added to you” ( Mt 6 , 3 3 ) . And i n another occasion, he said:

“And ever yone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or field for the sake of my name will receive a hundredfold and will inherit eternal life” (Mt 19,29). Let’s always remember that God cannot be outdone in generosity. The more generous we are with him, much more will he be generous with us. It’s always a good deal and, in fact, the bestinvestment with the highest dividends, if we have to use some businessterms. The effect of this intriguing and seemingly contrasting character of the relation between giving one’s heart and generosity h a s b e e n d e s c r i b e d by St. Paul in the following words : “S or row f u l, ye t always rejoicing. Poor, yet making many rich. Having nothing, and yet possessing everything” (2 Cor 6,10). We need to do everything to give our whole heart to God. Everyday we have to ask ourselves: “What still do I need to give to God today, such that I am left with nothing in order to have everything?”*

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0% VAT on sales to PEZA firms remains in effect The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has clarified that the sale of goods and services to PEZA entities will continue to be subject to zero percent value added tax (VAT). PEZA issued Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 2018-003 last month to reiterate that there is “status quo on the VAT zero-rating incentive on sales of goods/services to customs territory.” The circular dated March 12 was addressed to all zone administrators and managers as well as PEZA-registered enterprises. It was issued after the Department of Finance (DOF) cleared up confusion over the impact of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) law on the zero rating of sales of goods and services to PEZA locators. “The veto on certain provisions of the TRAIN law, specifically the provision on the zerorating of sales of goods/ service to separate customs territory has caused uncertainties and serious concern on the part of peza/PAGE 9

Globe to spearhead long-term sustainability program for Boracay

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lobe Telecom is set to spearhead a long-term sustainability program to help improve Boracay’s environmental conditions in support of the government’s overall rehabilitation strategy for the island. With the government’s decision to close the country’s favorite tourist destination for six months beginning April 26, Globe is now focusing on its sustainability efforts

Cancels LaBoracay participation

instead of participating in LaBoracay, an annual festivity held during the Labor Day weekend. "We continue our commitment to the sustainability principle of care for environment. Globe is one with the government in its commitment for environmental protection and preservation of prime tourism destinations, such as Boracay, for a more sustainable economic growth and

development," said Yoly Crisanto, Senior Vice President for Corporate Communications and Chief Sustainability Officer. Globe is looking at how it can contribute to sustainable tourism awareness and marine life conservation in coordination with various stakeholders such as the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the local government units,

and non-government organizations. “Though our LaBoracay participation is a longawaited summer event, we understand the need for sensitivity to the island's biodiversity problems. In lieu of the usual parties and celebrations, we are moving towards a more purposeful program aimed to improve Boracay's environmental situation,” added Issa Cabreira, Senior Vice President for Consumer Mobile

Marketing. Since 2012, Globe has been contributing to various environmental initiatives and programs including marine life protection, offshore cleanup training, and raising environmental awareness among the youth and local residents. Last year, the company spearheaded volunteer beach clean-up, coral planting, and reef rehabilitation activities during the LaBoracay celebration.

Emerging markets an untapped opportunity for snacks suppliers-report Among the “non-essential” fast-moving consumer goods (FMCGs) that hold great potentials in emerging markets are snacks, according to a new report from Nielsen. The study notes that the rise in demand for snacks in emerging countries presents the “next untapped opportunity” for suppliers as it shows that “consumers are ready and able to spend beyond the bare necessities.” A rare global growth

story, snacks are satisfying consumer cravings around the world, said the study titled “What’s Next in Emerging Markets.” In 2017, the snacking business grew by US$3.4 billion. For a decade, emerging markets have ignited the global economy, contributing more than 80% to its economic expansion. “Today, these markets consistently perform a remarkable three to four times better than

their developed market counterparts in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry,” according to the report released recently by the U.S.-based global information, data, and measurement company. These emerging economies have macroeconomic conditions that suggest favorable market growth such as population growth, rising income, positive GDP forecasts, a young labor force, and a stable

infrastructure, among other factors, the study added. A few of the emerging countries identified where demand for snacks is surging include Argentina (particularly for cereal and energy bars), Bulgaria (salty snacks); Slovakia (ready-to-eat refrigerated sweet snacks); and Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, and South Africa (chips). Also posting growing demand for snack foods in general are Costa Rica, Greece, Indonesia, Mexico,

Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. In these countries, Nielsen said, an analysis of volume versus value sales shows that consumers are mostly spending more, not buying more. “Asia Pacific countries are the exception. In most of those countries both volume and sales are increasing,” it stated. Snacks that have become trendy are those that boost health. “Consumers are looking snacks/PAGE 9

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ANILA -- Paul Marton dela Cruz won the Olympic round men's individual compound to win his second gold medal in the 2018 Asia Cup - Stage 2 archery competition at the Rizal Memorial Baseball field in Malate, Manila on Monday. The 31-year-old Dela Cruz and Chen HsiangHsuan of Chinese Taipei both scored 143 points but the Filipino won the shoot-off, 10-9, to clinch the gold. "I dedicate this victory to God, to my country and my family," said Dela Cruz after the shoot-off. "Para akong lumulutang sa kaba. Tapos nag-shoot off pa. Sabi ko, "Lord, ikaw na ang bahala". Dela Cruz, a native of Talavera town in Nueva Ecija, defeated Lin Hsin-Min of Chinese Taipei, 144-140, in the quarterfinals and Aman Saini of India, 148-146, in the semifinals. Chen Hsiang-Hsuan, on the other hand, won over Xing Yifei of China, 143-143 (shoot-off, 10-9), in the quarterfinals before posting a 145-144 victory over compatriot, Lin CheWei, in the semifinals.

ARCHER'S AIM. Paul Marton Dela Cruz (second from left) in action during the Asia Cup - Stage 2 archery competition at the Rizal Memorial Baseball field on Saturday (April 7, 2018). Dela Cruz won the Olympic round individual men's compound on Monday (April 9, 2018) for his second gold medal in the world-ranking tournament organized by the World Archery Philippines. (PNA photo by Jess Escaros Jr.)

Lin Che-Wei, who eliminated Filipino Earl Benjamin Yap, 144-140, in the quarterfinals, failed to pocket the bronze medal, which went to Saini, who won 145-138, in their semifinal match. Dela Cruz delivered the country's first gold in the tournament with a new Philippine record of 704 points (354-350) on Saturday. He erases the 703 national record he set at the 2014 National Open. Dela Cruz was actually tied with Lin Che-Wei but

he had more arrows in the 10 and X rings, 57-56, to clinch the gold. Lin, who placed second after the first round with 352 points and topped the second round with the same score, settled for the silver medal. Huang Wei of China tallied 697 to pocket the bronze medal. He was ranked No. 3 after scoring 351 in the first round and was No. 6 in the second round with 346 points. Joseph Vicencio was ranked No. 7 with 688

points (347-341), Yap was 10th with 686 points (349337) and Barbin Dranoel was 19th with 666 points (332-334). "It's a wonderful feeling to get the gold medal," said Dela Cruz, who set a new Philippine record of 702 points when he won the bronze medal in the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, after winning his first gold. "I did not expect to win, I was actually nervous in the first round.

But I just stayed focused and did my best," said the 5-foot-11 Dela Cruz, who played volleyball before trying his hands on archery during his junior year in high school. In the recurve men qualification round, Wei Chun-Heng of Chinese Taipei registered 673 points (338-335) to win the gold while his compatriot, Jao Ting-Yu grabbed the bronze medal with 667 points (338-329). Seo Mingi of South Korea tallied 669 points (333336) to pocket the silver medal. Mark Javier finished 18th (624), Florante Matan (626) placed 26th followed by Luis Gabriel Moreno (625), while Jonathan Reaport was 31st (623). A total of 113 players from Australia, China, Hong Kong, Chinese Taipei, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Mongolia, New Zealand, Thailand, Qatar, India, Malaysia and host Philippines are competing in the Manila leg of the Asia Cup, which is worldranking tournament. The first leg was held in Bangkok, Thailand (March 2-9) while the third leg will be hosted by Chinese Taipei from July 9-12. World Archery Philippines (WAP) secretary general

Rosendo Sombrio said the Philippines is eyeing six to eight medals in the competition which also serves as the Filipinos' tune-up for the Asian Games in August. "Our realistic goal is to win six to eight medals. We expect a tough challenge, especially from lndia, Malaysia and Thailand which are using the tournament as tune-up for the Asian Games," said Sombrio, The other members of the Philippine team are Kareel Hongitan, Nicole Tagle, Pia Bidaure and Ferimi Bajado (recurve women) and Amaya Paz, Jennifer Chan, Andrea Robles and Rachell Dela Cruz (compound women). Tagle, who will compete in the Youth Olympic Games in October, said everyone in the Philippine team has the potential to win a medal. WAP treasurer JP Orbeta, meanwhile, said he is looking forward to a successful hosting of the Asia Cup. "We're happy to be chosen as host of the Asia Cup. We're hoping that we will be able to host this (Asia Cup) successfully so it will become a regular event in our calendar," said Orbeta. (PNA)

UNIOR FENCERS. National coach Rolando Canlas (center) with Samantha Kyle Catantan (right) and Maxine Isabel Esteban. (Photo courtesy of Trifiletti-Pavia-Bizzi Fencing Verona 2018)

PH fencer Catantan among Top 26 in Italy World Championships Samantha Kyle Catantan bowed to top seed May Tieu of the United States, 9-15, in the third round of the female individual foil Under-17 category of the Junior and Cadets World Fencing Championships in Italy on Sunday. Catantan, silver medalist in the 2017 Southeast Asian Games (SEAG), had a first-round bye and breezed past Angelica-Noelle Krause of Germany, 15-3, in the round of 64. "It was a good fight, Sam. Congratulations for a top 26/110 finish in the World Cadet Fencing Championships! Keep chasing and never be satisfied. Stay hungry!!!" said head coach Rolando Canlas in a message posted on Facebook on Monday. Tieu defeated fourth seed Delphine Devone of the United States, 15-8, to reach the championship round where she lost to second seed Yuka Ueno of Japan, 7-14. Meanwhile, Maxine Isabel Esteban placed 28th while Catantan finished 40th among 142 participants in the Under-20 division. Esteban won over Anastacia Ceres of Moldova, 15-12, and Naomi Moindrot-Zilliox of France, 15-14, before losing to second seed Martina Favaretto of Italy, 1-15. Favaretto defeated Mariana Pistoia of Brazil, 15-11; Marta Ricci of Italy, 15-8, and Lauren Scruggs, 15-11, to reach the final. She narrowly missed the gold medal, which went to the fourth-seeded Yuka Ueno, who won, 1514. fencer/PAGE 9

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PH increases MSMEs’ access to production network, technology The country is increasing the access to production network and needed technology of the micro, small and medium enterprises’ (MSMEs) as they expand to more overseas markets. A newly released Socioeconomic Report (SER) by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said it will enhance the capacity of MSMEs to produce at larger scales and in accordance with

international product standards, such as halal standards. “The ability of MSMEs to deliver the necessary quantity at the right cost is crucial to be able to engage in long-term relationships with large domestic and multilateral enterprises,” it said. The report pointed out that access of MSMEs to international markets will expand once they become suppliers to global and regional

production networks. “These relationships will also facilitate their access to advanced technology and exposure to innovative practices,” it added. SER said the country will also expand the Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) and shared service facilities. “This will provide MSMEs with access to needed technology, with an aim of increasing their scale of

production and improve efficiency of production processes. These will be strategically located where they are accessible to potential users,” it said. Further, it will improve access of MSMEs to finance through operationalizing a comprehensive credit information system, developing a policy for alternative collaterals, and establishing an effective credit guarantee system.

More firms adopt green business models More companies are shifting to green products and green business models, as they engage with climate change agenda. A report released by Philippine Business for the Environment (PBE) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) said some companies introduce green products into the market considering their ecological impact. “Today, the availability of green products helps to make consumers aware about climate change and how their habits and purchases may be contributing to it. These products now empower them to make choices that promote health and the

environment,” it said. The report cited as an example Honda Cars Philippines’ introduction of Euro-4 vehicles which release 50 percent less harmful air emissions compared to vehicles that passed only Euro-2 standards. In response to the Department of Energy’s call for energy conservation following the 2015 power crisis, Philips Philippines has made available in the market a green product, light-emitting diode (LED) bulb, which significantly saves energy and reduces a household’s carbon emissions. To power their businesses, some companies are also now

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10TH Judicial Region BRANCH 39 Cagayan de Oro City APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION PURSUANT TO THE PROPERTY REGISTRATION DECREE (PD 1529), ISSUANCE OF DECREE OF REGISTRATION AND CERTIFICATE OF TITLE,

LRC CASE NO. LRC-2016-004 Lot No. 6005 C-5

FERNANDO LEGASPI y YANEZ, Applicant. AMENDED NOTICE OF INITIAL HEARING Finding the verified Application for Registration over a parcel of land situated at Zone 6, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, and containing an area of One Hundred Eighty Two (182) square meters, more or less, to be sufficient in form and substance, the same is set for hearing on 7 SEPTEMBER 2018 at 8:30 AM, hereby requiring all those who may have interest over said parcel of land to appear on such time and place, and show cause why the application should not be granted. Let copies of this Notice be published, at the expense of the applicant, in the Official Gazette, and once a week for three consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in Cagayan de Oro City and the Province of Misamis Oriental. Let copies hereof with the Petition attached be posted at the bulletin boards of the following offices and buildings, to wit: City Hall, Cagayan de Oro City, Barangay Hall of Bulua hall, Cagayan de Oro City, where the land subject of this application is situated, and this Court for at last thirty (30) days prior to the date of hearing. Applicant is further ordered to furnish a copy of this Notice and the Petition of the Office of the Solicitor General, the Office of the Registrar of Deeds of Cagayan de Oro City, the Land Registration Authority and to the occupants and adjoining owners of lot subject of this petition at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of hearing. SO ORDERED. Cagayan de Oro City, 5 March 2018.

(Sgd.) MARITES FILOMENA B. RANA-BERNALES Presiding Judge

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making the big switch to cleaner fuels as the continued use of fossil fuels has been proven detrimental to the environment. “Clean fuel is increasingly taking a significant share in the energy mix used by manufacturing companies,” said the report. It cited Mondelez Philippines’ Go Green Program which installed a biomass energy facility using biodegradable and renewable materials, such as rice and coconut husks to power the company’s production plants. As a result, the company eliminated carbon emissions equivalent to 137 plane trips from Manila to Australia and back. It also EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF DECEASED JOSE P. GARDOSE AMONG THE HEIRS Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late JOSE P. GARDOSE, who died on July 10, 1988 in Cabanglasan, Bukidnon , at the time of his death left a certain real property, situated in Malapag, Carmen, Catabato City, Philippines and more particularly described as follows; ‘’An Agricultural Land, covered with original Certificate of TITLE (OCT) No. P29242, with an area of 7 hectares 8969 sq. meters more or less; Is the subject EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTELEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF DECEASED JOSE P. GARDOSE AMONG THE HEIRS; This ExtraJudicial Settlement made and entered into by and among the HEIRS; That the HEIRS – Parties, hereto do hereby do Assigned DATU ESMAIL D. CAMSA to follow – up the real situation of land owned by JOSE P. GARDOSE, with total land area of almost 2 hectares more or less cloth with Title No. P29242. Under Notary Public of Atty. EDGARDO Y. RAAGAS; as Per Doc. No. 04; Page No. 01; Book No. 47; Series of 2018. BWM: March 28, April 4 & 11, 2018

saved enough energy to light and run its plants for 4.3 months. The report, the first of its kind in the country, showcases the preliminary results of the online portal’s survey on how businesses are aligning their core business processes, activities and initiatives with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This, as the country seeks to limit greenhouse gas emissions as part of its obligations under The Paris Agreement, a landmark accord reached by 196 parties, which aims to limit the impact of climate change through concrete actions. The Philippines government has also undertaken several initiatives on climate change, such as the National Greening Program, National Renewable Energy Plan and the National Climate Change Action Plan. “Matching these initiatives are innovative programs undertaken by the private sector, which seek to contribute to climate risk preparedness and reduction through technology, and climate risk mitigation through innovative products and energy-efficient business models,” added the report.

PH improves enforcement of intellectual property rights The Philippines is working to further improve the enforcement of intellectual property rights (IPR), as it continues to lead ongoing efforts in the Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN). “...The Philippines continues to adopt holistic and concerted efforts to strengthen IP protection and enforcement, while at the same time maintaining rights/PAGE 9

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“These uncertified ele c t r ica l pro duc ts are fire hazards that are risks to the property and life of consumers. Thus, the D e p a r t m e nt u r g e s t h e public to be vigilant in their purchases and check if the required labels including the PS mark or ICC sticker and manufacturer’s or distributor’s name and address are on the product or its package,” DTICPG Undersecretary Ruth Castelo said. “It is also important for consumers to know the proper use of these products to prevent accidents,” added Castelo. Aside from issuing NOVs, the DTI also issued four Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) to retailers in Rizal and Southern Leyte which sold their products higher than the suggested retail prices (SRPs). Tw o e s t a b l i s h m e nt s received Show Cause Orders (SCOs) for allegedly violating Articles 81 to 83 of the Republic Act No. 7394 or the Consumer Act. This, is after a supermarket in Antipolo was found to have two conflicting price tags in its products, while a grocery store did not put price tags on their goods at all. “Having two prices for an item is considered as a deceptive sales act and a violation of the price tag

provision of the Consumer Act of the Philippines. The consumers are unaware that they are buying an item which is PHP0.50 to PHP2.00 higher than what is indicated in the shelf,” Castelo said. (PNA)

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more: don’t worry about it! Because as long as you’re living Jesus’ way in a daily personal relationship with Him, you know for sure you’ve got nothing to worry about. But if today you’re not ready to die and face your Maker, you’ve got everything to worry about! So right now won’t you ask Jesus to forgive you for your past wrongs and living your own way. Then ask Him to take complete charge of your heart and lifestyle from this day on. That’s the only way you can start living His way all the time and be absolutely sure you have nothing to worry about. Just Think a Minute…

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Catantan, on the other hand, defeated Tianji Lukins of Australia, 15-12, in the first round but lost to Marta Ricci of Italy, 6-15, in the round of 64. Seven other Filipinos are entered in the tournament being held at the Catolica Center in Verona, a city in northern Italy's Veneto reg ion. The ot hers are

Maricar Matienzo, Sammuel Tranquilan, Jaime Viceo and Fi l ipino- Ame r ic an Lawrence Everett Tan (foil); Juan Miguel Bautista and Filipino-German Keona Carado (epee) and Daniel Britanico (saber). Esteban has been training in France since January 26, Tan is based in the US and Carado lives in Germany. Canlas said the Verona trip is part of the national team's long-term program and preparation for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Last year, the Philippines sent Catantan, Esteban, Perez, Tan, Jaime Viceo and CJ Concepcion to the World Championships held in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The Verona tournament is also serving as qualifying for the Youth Olympic Games to be hosted by Buenos Aires, Argentina this October. "Dito sa Italy kukunin yung mga maglalaro sa Youth Olympic Games. Limited ang slots, sa Asia tatlo lang ang kukunin. Mahirap ang qualifying sa fencing, dadaan talaga sa butas ng karayom. The best of the best talaga," said Canlas. The national fencers are on high spirits, having won the team bronze (Catantan, Esteb an, Mat ienzo and A n i c a Ab a qu i n ) As i an Junior and Cadet Fencing Championships held from February 24 to March 4 at the Hamdan Sports Complex in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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Aside from Catantan's silver in the SEAG, fencing also won the bronze coming from Matienzo. After Italy, the national fencers will be competing for one month in France to earn points that will qualify them for the Tokyo Olympics. The athletes will also join the Asian Championships in Bangkok, Thailand in June and the World Championships (Senior) in Wuxi, China in July. "With all the tournaments we have this year, we hope that our athletes will be more than ready in the Asian Games this August," said Canlas, who also serves as coach of the multi-titled University of the East in the UAAP. The Asian Games will be co-hosted by Jakarta and Palembang cities in Indonesia from August 18 to September 2. "We are very thankful that the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) is giving our athletes the opportunity to compete abroad and expose them to high-level competitions. Aside from funding our trips, the PSC is also providing the team medical assistance," said Canlas. (PNA)

flr. de leon Square Bldg.,

Telephone no. (088) 857-3599 * cell phone nO. 0935-2379999

-versusSaMUel S. BOMBeO, SR.,

Mortgagee,

Mortgagor.

Re: Extra-judicial Foreclosure of Real Estate Mortgage under R.A 3135, as amended by act 4118.

JOHN KENNETH E. DOMANICO, - versus –

KaTiBaYan nG ORiHinal na TiTUlO BldG. p-22666 A PARCEL OF LAND, Lot No. 41861, CAD. 237, (Lot 6822-C, CSD-10-011272D) situated at Barrio Molugan, Municipality of El Salvador, Province of Misamis Oriental, Island of Mindanao. Bounded on the West, along line 4-1 by Lot 6818; On the NE., along line 1-2 by Lot 41862, (Lot 6822-D, CSD-10-011272-D); On the SE., along line line 2-3 by Road; On the SW., along line 3-4 by Lot 41860, (Lot 22-B, CSD-10-011272-D); All of CAD. 237, Cagayan Cadastre. Beginning at a point marked “1” on the plan being S. 01 deg. 36’W’., 560.50 m. from BLLM. No. 17, CAD. 237; thence: S. 74 deg. 29’E., 122.96 m. to pt.2; S. 21 deg. 41’W., 37.65 m. to pt. 3; N. 73 deg. 57’W., 113.57 m. pt. 4; N. 07 deg. 08’E., 36.77 m. to pt. of beginning, Containing an area of fOUR THOUSand THRee HUndRed SiXTY fOUR (4,364) square meters, more or less.

The undersigned auctioning notary hereby gives further notice that if on May 11, 2018 the minimum requirement of two (2) bidders/buyers will not participate in the auction sale pursuant to the Supreme Court EN BANC Resolution under Administrative Matter No. 99-10-05-0, the sale shall be postponed and re-scheduled on the next working day which is May 14, 2018 at the same time and place without republication. This Notice of Sale will be pOSTed for a period of twenty (20) days in three (3) of the most conspicuous public places where the subject property is located, specifically in the bulletin boards of: (1) Barangay Hall of Molugan, El Salvador City, (2) Hall of Justice, Opol , Misamis Oriental, and (3) in the Main entrance of the city Hall of el Salvador city, where the sale shall take place, and likewise, a copy will be pUBliSHed in a newspaper of general circulation in Misamis Oriental, once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at least fifteen (15) days before the date of the auction sale. Prospective bidders or buyers are hereby enjoined to investigate for themselves the title to the property and the encumbrances, if there be any. Cagayan de Oro City, March 14, 2018.

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SPL. PROC. NO. 335-07-2018

Petitioners,

LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF BAROY, LANAO DEL NORTE, Respondent. x----------------------------------/

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Upon verified application for sale under act no. 3135, as amended, filed by the mortgagee, MaRieTa T. HeRReRa, of #143, Tejero Subd., Patag, Cagayan de Oro City, against the mortgagor, SaMUel S. cOMBeO, SR., of Block 11, Paris Ave., Capitol Homes, Diliman, Quezon City, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness in the total amount of One MilliOn Seven HUndRed peSOS (p1,700,000.00) representing the principal amount and interest, excluding the 25% as attorney’s fees, cost and expenses of foreclosure and sale, and all other incident expenses which are likewise secured by the said mortgage, the undersigned notary public will sale at PUBLIC AUCTION, to the highest bidder, FOR CASH and in the Philippine Currency, on May 11, 2018 at 3:30 o’clock in the afternoon or soon thereafter at the Main entrance of the city Hall Building, el Salvador city, Misamis Oriental , the following described real property, together with all its improvement, to wit:

Likewise for the Correction of Entry in the Certificate of Marriage of JOHN KENNETH EBO DOMANICO under the entry: Place of Birth of Husband from Baroy, Lanao del Norte to Makato, Aklan.

pabayo-cruz Taal Sts., cagayan de Oro city

MaRieTa T. HeRReRa,

the delicate balance between the rights of IP holders and the public in general,” said Trade Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo. Rodolfo, during the recent Philippines fifth Trade Policy Review (TPR) in the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva, Switzerland, said the country is currently reviewing its IP Code, including a proposal for a “notice and takedown” provision to provide expeditious remedies against online infringement. The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has cited some beneficial provisions of the IP Code amendments, such as grant of enforcement powers to IPOPHL, establishment of the Bureau of Copyright and Other Related Rights, accreditation of collective management organizations, and clarification of the concept of copyright infringement. Rodolfo said the country also amended its intellectual property law in 2013 to provide for the liability of entities benefitting from copyright infringement, such as online intermediaries, in an effort to address online and digital

RE: Petition for the Cancellation of the Certificate Of Live Birth of JOHN KENNETH EBO DOMANICO.

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piracy. To facilitate the expeditious resolution and adjudication of intellectual property rights cases, the trade official said it has been regularly holding roundtable discussions with judges of the Special Commercial Courts and Justices of the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court. Rodolfo said the manual on investigation and prosecution of IP cases has been revised and updated, “in order to streamline the investigation and prosecution of IP cases by law enforcement agencies and ensure effective IPR enforcement.” This is in partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the American Bar Association-Rule of Law Initiative. The Philippines is ASEAN’s Country-Champion for IPR Enforcement; and Chair of the ASEAN Network of IPR Enforcement Experts. Meanwhile, the TPR evaluated the country’s trade policy regime from 2012 to 2017. It acts as the WTO’s mechanism to better understand each member’s trade and economic policies, and serves as a platform to openly discuss and share each member’s respective successes and challenges.

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF LANAO DEL NORTE 12TH Judicial Region BRANCH 07 Tubod, Lanao del Norte

Office Of THe nOTaRY pUBlic MaRiO T. JUni nd

Rights...

ORDER A verified petition for cancellation of the Certificate of Live Birth of JOHN KENNETH EBO DOMANICO and Correction of Entry in his Certificate of Marriage under the entry “Place of Birth of Husband” from Baroy, Lanao del Norte to Makato, Aklan was filed before this Court on March 26, 2018 by the herein petitioner praying that after due notice and hearing, an Order be issued directing the Respondent’s office to effect the correction sought for. Petition alleges that he is of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Purok 1, San Juan, Baroy, Lanao del Norte where he can be validly served with court orders and processes of this Honorable Court. That respondent Local Civil Registrar of Baroy, Lanao del Norte is impleaded pursuant to Section 3, Rule 108 of the Rules of Court. That petitioner was born to Spouses Sammy T. Domanico and Hazel R. Ebo at Cayangwan, Makato, Aklan on 16 June 1996, however at that time of his birth, his parents were not legally married hence his name was registered at the office of the Local Civil Registrar of Makato, Aklan. That petitioner’s parents were legally married on December 26, 1998 at Tubod, Lanao del Norte. That when he was Grade 5 he transferred school and enrolled at Baroy Central Elementary School, using Domanico as his family name. That petitioner’s aunt Edna Ebo thinking that his in Makato, Aklan was not duly recorded at the office of the Local Civil Registrar of Makato, Aklan, caused the late registration of his birth with the office of the respondent and from then on in all official records he carried the name John Kenneth Ebo Domanico with his birthplace as San Juan, Baroy, Lanao del Norte as reflected in the petitioner’s second Certificate of Birth. Likewise, when petitioner got married to Fatima Ohya David, his place of birth indicated in his Certificate of Marriage was Baroy, Lanao del Norte. That his wife petitioned him for Certificate of Eligibility with the government of japan, so he can follow her and live with her and be gainfully employed in Japan, a privilege afforded to Filipinos of Japanese descent like his wife, which was granted however when he applied for Japanese Visa, he was surprised that his application was denied without any reason given to him. However, somebody advised him to look into his birth record because usually this happened when one has double entry of Certificate of Live Birth with PSA. That when he inquired at the office of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in Ozamiz City, he was confronted with the fact that his birth record was duly registered at Makato, Aklan bearing the surname of his mother EBO. His parents are now in the process of complying with the requirements for his legitimation with the office of the Local Civil Registrar of Makato, Aklan so his Family Name will be changed to Domanico. That with the knowledge of the aforementioned he is now constrained to file this Petition to cancel the second Certificate of Live Birth registered with the office of Respondent. That consequently, since the Place of Birth indicated in his Certificate of Marriage is Baroy, Lanao del Norte, he also seek remedy before this Honorable Court, to correct the said entry under Place of Birth of Husband from Baroy, Lanao del Norte to Makato, Aklan. That this petition is filed in good faith and is not intended to conceal the commission of a crime and/or defeat the investigation and prosecution of the same but the sole purpose of the cancellation of his second birth certificate is to avoid confusion and future inconvenience it may cause and in order to support the correction of entry of his place of Birth – to Makato, Aklan, in the different government agency concerned as reflected in all his documents of importance. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case to June 4, 2018 at 8:30 in the morning before the sala of this Court. Furnish copy of this Order to the Office of the Solicitor General, Makati City, to the Office of the Provincial Prosecutor, Tubod, Lanao del Norte, to the Office of the Local Civil Registrar of Baroy, Lanao del Norte, to the Office of the Local Civil Registrar of Makato, Aklan, to Atty. Dorothea Basalo and to the petitioner, in his known address. Let copy of the Order containing the petition be published in a newspaper of general circulation for three (3) consecutive weeks, at the expense of the petitioner.

So ORDERED. Tubod, Lanao del Norte. April 2, 2018.

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(SGD.) DENNIS P. VICOY Acting Presiding Judge

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Academic Excellence Awards Project Molugan, Bayabas, GL Reyes Anahawon, Bonbon, Upper Carmen and Igpit Elementary Schools

By Rtn. Joe Palabao

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or the nth time, the great and multi-awarded Rotary Club of Carmen Valley have given Certificates of Recognition, Medals and Cash Incentives to the top three (3) graduating students of the six (6) Elementary Schools, Department of Education, Divisions of Cagayan de Oro and Misamis Oriental District last April 1 and 5, 2018. The Rotary Club of Carmen Valley Annual Excellence Awards Project is sponsored by the direct families of departed Rotarians Past Presidents and members who have awards to the top three (3) graduating students of the following: Molugan Elementary School, Bayabas Elementary School, GL Reyes Anahawon Elementary School, Bonbon Elementary School, Upper Carmen Elementary School and Igpit Elementary School. The school Administration, the students, parents and faculty members were so happy and pleased of

the presence of RCCV Members who were assigned to give the awards. For Molugan Central School is sponsored by PP Rtn Bobo Sytiongsa in honor of the late parents Mr. Sytiongsa and Mrs. Consolatrix Sy. Bayabas Elementary School is sponsored by PP spouse Tita Magracia and Family in honor of the late PP

Fermin Magracia. Igpit Elementary School is sponsored by PP Joedee Denosta in.honor of his father Benjamin A. Denosta, Upper Carmen Elementary School is sponsored by Biema Trading in honor of PP Rtn Bienvenido and spouse Emma Cruz, Bonbon Elementary School is sponsored by Maria Rosario M. de Leon

in honor of her parents Mr. & Mrs. Jose and Maria MuĂąoz , GL Reyes Anhawon Elementary School is sponsored by Dr. Grace Kwan in honor of her parents PP Rtn Mabing & PP spouse Nitz Kwan. Active Rotarians present were the following: Molugan President Elect Ed Cuaresma, PP Jun

Gonzales and spouse, GL Reyes Anhawon Rtn Jagger Libot and PP Joyce Libot, Upper Carmen AG Toni Estrella, Rtn Maricar Jaruda, Rtn Vivilu Quibal, Bonbon VP John Lim, Rtn Lynn YbaĂąez, Rtn Shim Suan and CP spouse Linda Basanes and Igpit PP Joedee Denosta, Rtn Mer Sudaria, PP Jun Gonzales and spouse. Every school head,

awardees, students, parents and faculty members of schools expressed their profound thanks and gratitude to all the members.of RCCV for the support afforded to them. RCCV Annual Academic Excellence Awards Chair is PP Jun Gonzales and Co- Chair by PP spouse Linda K. Basanes. KUDOS!

RCCV Attendance: Peace & Conflict Resolution Forum

Last March 25, 2018 RI 3870- Zone 1 Council of Presidents participated the Peace and Conflict Resolution Forum held at the Capitol University Audio Visual Room from 1pm to 5pm. President Ceasar Tacbas 11 and IPP Susan

Lonkey attended the forum along with Zone 1 Presidents of Zone 1 Council of Presidents. There were two invited guest speakers Dr. Anthony Torres and Johay Ayo. They spoke of the facet of Living together with our brothers

Indigenous Peoples (IPs) Christians and Muslims. Amidst the Present crisis and rehabilitation process and rebuilding Marawi we should be United, work and blend together in peace and in harmony for lasting peace and development.

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i ndust r i e s on j ob s for Mindanaoans. Alonto said he will first introduce the agricultural sector since it is known to be the fruit basket in the country. Then, if there are indust r ies t hat will b e introduced, Alonto said the government will work on it to provide their needs. Alonto also said investors from the European countries also expressed the intention but there are still issues that need to be addressed. Alonto is banking on the Tawi-Tawi Economic Freeport Zone which will host many facilities including a shipyard area, airport and seaport. The Tawi-Tawi economic zone is included among the major projects under the Mindanao Development Corridors strategy which is designed to improve infrastructure, enhance linkages between growing and lagging regions, and ensure balanced growth. Alonto, who led the launching of the Mindanao Jobs Report on Friday, emphasized the need to spur activities more efficiently with the support of all stakeholders to achieve the objectives set in the report. Alonto sees Mindanao’s agriculture and agri-based indust r ies as t he most prominent economic drivers. (Armando Fenequito Jr/PNA)

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Mara War w ick, dur ing the presentation of the Philippines Mindanao Jobs Report at the Marco Polo Hotel Davao on Friday. Warwick underscored the need for the national and local governments, the private sector, and other players to be more focused, interconnected and coordinated in planning and implementing programs and reforms to unlo ck Mindanao’s potentials. She said that in the long run, progress in the entire countr y deends on the growth and development of Mindanao. “Mindanao holds about one-fourth of the country’s population and one-third of the total number of poor Filipinos. Therefore, significantly reducing national poverty hinges on reducing p ov e r t y i n M i n d a n a o. E n s u r i n g M i n d a n a o’s prosperity benef its the entire country,” Warwick said during the launch of the report, which was made in collaboration with the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP). The 92-page rep or t, a strategy on Mindanao’s development, outlines three recommendations to speed up growth that creates more and better jobs and reduces poverty in the region. Warwick said the report has gone through an extensive consultation process. Following the study, she

said, WB came up with three recommendations around three development areas. These are raising the productivity of Mindanao’s agriculture and fisheries s e c t o r a n d i mp r o v i n g connectivity to markets; boosting human capital and social protection for the poor; and addressing the drivers of conflict and strengthening institutions in conflict-affected areas. After seeing the disparity and sharp regional contrasts in Mindanao, War wick said the WB saw the need to develop a strategy for Mindanao to hasten its development. She cited as an example, the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) per capita at USD2,953. However, in Mindanao, the GDP per capita is only USD1,800 while the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) is only USD576. “Such regional disparities are further reinforced by the human development indicators in Mindanao with the greatest challenge in ARMM,” Warwick said. She said that more than half of ARMM’s population are poor and more than half of its employed population are in agriculture with 80 percent of them working as subsistence farmers, living precariously from crop to crop. Wa r w i c k s a i d t h e recommendations are either under various stages of implementation or in the pipeline of projects prepared by MinDA, other government agencies, and the local government units. A number of the projects are also supported by WB and other development partners. “What the report tries to achieve is a reinforcement of the idea that no single project, program or reform can solve Mindanao’s challenges,” she said. “If we all work together -- the government, the private sector, civil society, and development partners -- Mindanao’s potential today can be unlocked for a more vibrant Mindanao tomorrow where Filipinos will have better chance to have better life,” she added. Warwick said the World Bank Group partnership strategy for the country focuses on scaling up support for peace-building and development in Mindanao. World Bank is supporting the government’s program to raise agricultural productivity and improve connectivity f rom f a r m t o m a r k e t , boost education, skills and employability of the youth, and help build resilient communities. On t he ot her hand, MinDA chairman Secretary Datu Hj. Abul Khayr Alonto vowed to pursue projects and programs for Mindanao under the administration of President Rodrigo R. Duterte. Alonto said it has been two years of talking about projects and it is now time to implement the projects detailed under the Philippine Development Plan of ‎20172022.

He emphasized the need to spur activities more efficiently with the support of all stakeholders to achieve the objectives set in the Mindanao Jobs Report. Alonto sees Mindanao’s agriculture and agri-based indust r ies as t he most prominent economic drivers. The MinDA chairman is also banking on Mindanao’s growth corridor strategy, which was designed to improve infrastructure, enhance linkages between growing and lagging regions, and ensure balanced growth. This would lead to greater connectivity that can reduce transportation costs and improve the competitiveness of small farmers and other producers. Alonto said there are already 35 projects that facilitate the movement of people, goods, and services, such as ports and airports improvements, roads, and bridges that are given priority for national government funding. He s ai d 2 1 pr i or it y projects have a funding of PHP17 billion. “It i s h i g h t i m e t o implement (these projects), not only to propel Mindanao but to provide jobs,” Alonto said.

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patron of all missions,” said Fr Roberto Yap, University President. “On this day we renew once more our commitment to our mission of forming men and women of character, men and women for others, with the financiallychallenged yet deserving students taking a special place in our hearts such as what we do in this ALGCIT program,” he added. Dorm 1 is the first to be constructed among a series of new buildings of its XU-Andrew L. Gotianun Sr. Center for Integrated Technologies (ALGCIT), a special Senior High School for poor but deser ving students pursuing threeyear cutting edge technical specializations. A br ai nch i l d of t he partnership between Xavier Ateneo and the family of the late Mr. Andrew L. Gotianun, Sr., led by his son Mr. Jonathan T. Gotianun, XU-ALGCIT is designed to be a free boarding school yet envisioned to become an ivy leaguer in the senior high school tech-voc arena. Representing Mr. Jonathan T. Gotianun for Andrew Gotianun Foundation Inc. (AGFI) was Juan Eugenio L. Roxas, President & CEO of FDC Utilities, Inc. Last September, AGFI signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Educational Research and Development Assistance (ERDA) Foundation and Xavier University with a pledge of P500 million to put up a Technical-Vocational High School for scholars at the Phividec Industrial Estate in Villanueva, Misamis Oriental. D ubb e d t he Xavier

Ateneo Andre w L. Gotianun, Sr. Center for Integrated Technologies (ALGCIT) the school aims to produce Senior High School Graduates pursuing a Technical Vocational Track who are world-ready, with i nt e r n at i on a l s t an d ard competencies, and spiritual and social commitment. AGFI shall finance the construction of the school buildings, workshops, and dormitories, furniture and other equipment, IT, TechVoc machinery and transport vehicles. It has also committed to partly underwrite the ALGCIT’s operating costs for its first five years of operations to allow poor yet deserving students to pursue a Jesuit education as full, live-in scholars. The school site was later transferred to Xavier Ateneo’s Manresa Complex in Upper Balulang, Cagayan de Oro City. “This project has also challenged the university to rethink its concept of its SHS Tech Voc track and catalyze its transformation to become a premier Tech Voc Senior High School,” said Dr. Dulce R. Dawang, Vice President for Basic Education. “A f t e r t w o y e ar s of discussions, planning, worrying and strategizing, and while still more preparations are being made, ALGCIT is definitely well on its way to implementation,” Dawang noted. “The topping off ceremony symbolizes the actualization of these plans. Next month we will already be starting the training of the first cohort of students, the 160 recipients of the ALGCIT scholarship. We are all excited to witness this tremendous boost in our Tech Voc SHS,” she added. “We are extremely grateful and awed at the unequalled generosity and friendship of the Gotianun family,” Fr. Yap said. “May you find our journey encouraging and inviting, and may the joys, hope and thanksgiving of Easter inspire you to continue sharing with others through Xavier Ateneo the gift of abundance from the Risen Lord!” Besides the new Senior High School buildings, the university also recently inaugurated and blessed its new Xavier Ateneo Sports Centre in its Grade School Pueblo campus. Mr. Francisco F. Guerra III, Chair, XU Board of Trustees, said he was elated at how the ALGCIT program was starting off with Dorm 1, reminding him of his four years in college when he also lived in a dormitory. “When you live in a dormitory, the education has increased a thousand fold because the foundation of learning in a classroom is not only multiplied so many times by living with 160 other people, in the dormitory,” he related. “And this is where we learn what it’s like to live with other people who are different from us, have different opinions,

the interaction is going to be tremendous. And this is why it’s such a meaningful occasion, to start our journey with a dormitory.” Dedicated to the memory of Filinvest Founder Andrew L. Gotianun, Sr., ALGCIT represents his advocacy f or e du c at i on an d h i s commitment to the progress of Mindanao. The Dorm 1 building has been targeted for completion on May 31, 2018 in time for the school opening.

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Republic of the Philippines Supreme Court REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 12TH Judicial Region, Branch 21 Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte PETITION FOR CORRECTION OF ENTRIES IN THE CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH OF RODOLFO ABISO GUMANID OF HIS BIRTH YEAR FROM DECEMER 25, 1965 TO DECEMBER 25, 1957, HIS MIDDLE NAME FROM RODOLFO ABESO GUMANID TO RODOLFO ABISO GUMANID, HIS PLACE OF BIRTH FROM MABUHAY, KAROMATAN,

SPL. PROC. NO. 21-544

KAROMATAN, LANAO DEL NORTE, AND THE FAMILY NAME OF HIS MOTHER FROM JUANITA ABESO TO JUANITA ABISO RODOLFO ABISO GUMANID

Petitioner.

- versus THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF SULTAN NAGA DIMAPORO, LANAO DEL NORTE AND OFFICE OF THE CIVIL REGISTRAR GENERA, PHILIPPINE STATISTICS AUTHORITY (PSA), QUEZON CITY Respondent. X - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -/ ORDER A verified petition for correction of Entries in the Certificate of Live Birth of Rodolfo Abiso Gumanid filed by him on March 21, 2018, praying the Honorable Court, that after notice, publication and hearing an order shall be issued directing the Local Civil Registrar of Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Lanao del Norte, and the Office of the Civil Registrar General, Philippine Statistics Authority to CORRECT from the Registry of Records the Certificate of Live Birth of RODOLFO ABISO GUMANID, for being erroneous and it should be corrected in the same record of birth, the following, to wit: A.) Under his MIDDLE NAME which was erroneosly entered as RODOLFO ABESO GUMANID, it should be corrected to RODOLFO ABISO GUMANID; B) Under item No. 1, his place of birth which was erroneously entered as Mabuhay, Karomatan, Lanao del Norte, it should be changed to Mahayahay, Karomatan (now Sultan Naga Dimaporo) Lanao del Norte; C) Under the FAMILY NAME of his mother it was also erroneously entered as JUANITA ABESO, it should be corrected to JUANITA ABISO; and D) Under item No. 6 his date of birth was erroneously entered that he was born on DECEMBER 25, 1965, it should be corrected to DECEMBER 25, 1957. Finding the verified petition sufficient in form and substance, the same is hereby set for initial hearing on June 29, 2018 at 8:30 o’clock in the morning. Let this order be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the province of Lanao del Norte once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioner. The Local Civil Registrar of Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Lanao del Norte, and any person who has an interest in the petition may file his/her opposition thereto within fifteen (15) days from notice of this petition or from the last day of publication of this order. Further, let this Order be posted for fifteen (15) consecutive days prior to the date of hearing on the bulletin board of the Municipal Hall of Karomatan, Lanao del Norte; barangay hall of Mahayahay, Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Lanao del Norte where the petitioner was born and on the bulletin board of this Court. The petitioner is directed to notify this court of the publication of this order three (3) days before the scheduled hearing date. Furnish copy of this Order to the Solicitor General, Makati City; the Office of the Provincial Prosecutor of Lanao del Norte; the Office of the Municipal Civil Registrar of Karomatan (now Sultan Naga Dimaporo), Lanao del Norte; The Administrator and Civil Registrar General, Philippine Statistics Authority, 3/F, Vibal Bldg, Times Street cor Edsa, West Triangle, Quezon City; Atty. Eleuterio M. Obial, Jr., counsel for the Petitioner and the petitioner, Rodolfo Abiso Gumanid. SO ORDERED. Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte. March 23, 2018.

(SGD.) ALBERTO P. QUINTO Acting Presiding Judge

APQ/epp cc: Office of the Solicitor General 134 Amorsolo St., Legaspi Village Makati City Office of the Public Prosecutor Tubod, Lanao del Norte Office of the Local Civil Registrar Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Lanao del Norte Atty. Eleuterio M. Obial, Jr. Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte Rodolfo Abiso Gumanid Poblacion, Toledo City Cebu The Office of the Civil Registrar General Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), 3/F, Vibal Bldg, Times Street cor Edsa, West Triangle, Quezon City BWM: March 28, April 4 & 11, 2018

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