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Office demand THE Philippine office market continued registering new demand in the first quarter of 2021 and is growing despite the pandemic as more firms are optimistic on a post-coronavirus economic recovery.

Mikko Barranda, associate director at Leechiu Property Consultants (LPC), said office demand reached 109,000 square meters (sqm) in the January to March period, up by 22.5 percent from 89,000 sqm in the fourth quarter 2020.

“There was a renewed interest in the office market, activity spur(s) up and we are doing deals with tenants today (with) either new leases and renewals for as long as five years. It’s a testament to the commitment of many of these investors in the Philippines and that they believe that the recovery is just around the corner,” he said in a virtual press briefing Monday.

Breeder facility DAVAO CITY’S poultry and egg producers have asked the Agriculture department’s regional office to go ahead with the proposed establishment of a breeder farm in the city to ensure stable supply and food security.

“As of now we depend on hatching eggs from Luzon and other areas, and the breeder farms in Davao Region are small,” Lalaine Lillibeth A. dela Victoria, president of the Davao Poultry and Egg Producers, Inc., said.

Speaking at the 22nd Davao Agri Trade Expo Webinar Series on Biosecurity Measures and Farm Management Systems last week, Ms. Dela Victoria noted that supply has tightened recently for hatching eggs from both domestic and foreign supplies.

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AGAYAN de Oro City Mayor Oscar Moreno assured the public Monday that the Quick Response (QR) Code-based coronavirus disease (Covid-19) contact tracing system will not expose the bank data of registered users, contrary to the claims of a local radio commentator.

Moreno pointed out that the QR Code system, Higala App, does not even ask users for any information related to their bank accounts.

He said the contract tracing application is also equipped with data privacy

protocols, adding that any claim of potential bankrelated identity theft was "baseless and absurd".

"The statement (by a radio broadcaster) that the Higalaay (web portal in registering for QR/PAGE 11

Compliance with PH energy efficiency plan urged

By MYRNA M. VELASCO, Contributor

NATIONAL government agencies (NGAs) as well as local government units (LGUs) have been prodded to lead the way in complying with the mandated energy efficiency and conservation (EE&C) roadmap and standards being cast for the country.

This was the passionate call of House Speaker Lord Allan Jay Velasco on Monday’s Energy Efficiency Day, as he

emphasized that “by making our energy systems more efficient, there’s less need for new power companies to build or expand.”

Being a principal author of Republic Act 11285 or the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act, Velasco similarly reminded the Department of Energy (DOE) on its decreed major task to “create a national energy ENERGY/PAGE 11

SEA GRAPES. Local fishermen in Barangay Caub, Del Carmen town in Siargao Island collect latô (sea grapes). They sell their harvest to Tandag City in Surigao del Sur and Placer town in Surigao del Norte. mindanews photo by roel n. catoto

Moro agri firm starts P100-M banana operation in Sultan Kudarat town

By BONG S. SARMIENTO, MindaNews

PALIMBANG, Sultan Kudarat – With its significantly improved peace and order condition, a family-owned Moro company has embarked on a multi-million-peso banana plantation venture here, the single largest

investment to have been poured in this second-class municipality since its creation in 1959.

M A M Ag r i Ve ntu re Industrial Corp. broke ground late last month in Barangay Baliango. Founded last year, MAM Agri Venture has forged a partnership with Unifrutti

Tropical Philippines, Inc., a unit of global fresh produce industry player Unifrutti Group, for the production and marketing of Cavendish or table-dish banana variety.

Engr. Mhar Ulangkaya, MAM Agri Venture chief executive officer, said they are eyeing to develop 250 hectares of banana plantation BANANA/PAGE 11

START OF RAMADAN. The Muslim world begins the observance of the month-long Ramadan Monday, April 12. file photo by froilan gallardo

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UTUAN City – Tourism activities in Socorro town, Bucas Grande Island in Surigao del Norte opened Monday (April 12) after months of closure from visitors following the coronavirus disease 2019

(Covid-19) pandemic.

“The no permit, no entry policy will be followed following the opening of Bucas Grande tourism,” the Surigao del Norte Tourism and Culture Office (SDNTCO) said in a statement.

Reservations must be made three days ahead with 100 percent payment to secure permits, SDNTCO said, adding that bookings may be made only with duly accredited establishments.

All tourism service

providers accredited by the Department of Tourism in Caraga Region (DOT-13) and the local government unit (LGU) of Socorro are provided on the official websites of the province of Surigao del Norte, the tourism office, and the

LGU of Socorro.

The Bucas Grande in Siargao is known for its tourist attractions such as the Sohoton Cove, small islets, lagoons, natural limestone caves, and rock formations.

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Suspension of flights to GenSan sought amid Covid-19 surge GENERAL Santos City – Local government units (LGUs) in Region 12 (Soccsksargen) are seeking the temporary suspension of inbound commercial flights at the city international airport in the wake of the continuing surge of coronavirus diseases 2019 (Covid-19) cases in the National Capital Region (NCR) and other areas, an official said.

Josephine Leysa, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)-

Region 12 director, said in a statement the LGUs requested the move as the NCR and its neighboring localities remained under heightened community quarantine on Monday.

She said the proposed flight suspension will continue for at least two weeks after the lifting of the strict quarantine measures in the affected areas.

Leysa said the Soccksargen Regional Inter-Agency Task Force (RIATF) and Regional Task Force (RTF) against

Covid-19 endorsed the request last week to the National IATF for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases for approval.

The city international airport has been serving flights from Manila, Clark Cebu and Iloilo by the Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific and Air Asia.

The inbound flights were suspended for several months last year due to Covid-19 but have started to increase in the past months.

NCR and the provinces

BALINGASAG, MISAMIS ORIENTAL National Highway Balingasag, Barangay 4, Balingasag, Misamis Oriental Mobile Number/s: 0933-823-3161, 0933-823-3304 Tel. Number: 333-5161 CAGAYAN DE ORO P&J Lim Building, Tiano Kalambagohan St., Barangay 14, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental Tel No. (08822) 727-829 / 231-6629 Telefax No. (088) 856-1947 Mobile No. 0933-823-3303 / 0943-708-7065 CAGAYAN DE ORO WAREHOUSE Warehouse 7, Bonbon Road, Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental Mobile No. 0917-825-4149 / 0943-708-7065 CARMEN, CAGAYAN DE ORO Vamenta Blvd., fronting CEPALCO, Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental Tel. No. (088) 233-2011 Mobile No. 0933-823-3159 CORRALES, CDO Corrales Ave., Barangay 29, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental Telefax No. (088) 231-2055

of Bulacan, Rizal, Laguna and Cavite were placed under enhanced community quarantine from April 4 to 11 due to the rising Covid-19 cases.

The ECQ in NCR Plus was lifted on Sunday night but the area will remain under modified ECQ for another week.

Aside from the flight suspension, Leysa said the RIATF and RTF also endorsed several resolutions to the NIATF “to address various concerns on Covid-19 actions at the regional

DIVISORIA, CDO A. Velez St., Barangay 9, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental Telefax No. (088) 856-1947 Mobile No. 0917-841-4000 / 0933-823-3164 GINGOOG CITY G/F Wyne Militante Bldg., Lugod St., Barangay 22, Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental Telefax No. (088) 861-0104 Mobile No. 0933-823-3168 LAPASAN, CDO National Highway (FICCO Bldg.), Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental Tel. No. (088) 231-6739 Mobile No. 0933-823-3160 PUERTO, CDO Purok 6, Puerto, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental Tel. No. (088) 859-0574 Mobile No. 0943-708-7537 CAMIGUIN B. Aranas St., Poblacion, Mambajao, Camiguin Telefax No. (088) 387-0491 Mobile No. 0943-708-7539

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She said they requested the NIATF to approve the request of concerned LGUs to impose mandatory seven-day quarantine for all returning residents and visitors to Region 12 regardless of their points of origin.

The request was earlier made by the provincial government of South Cotabato as a precautionary measure against the rising Covid-19 cases, especially of its mutant strains or variants.

The city government

had also sought approval for the imposition of quarantine for travelers and returning residents, especially those coming from countries or areas with confirmed cases of the disease variants.

Leysa said they approved a resolution requesting national government agencies with health personnel to assist the ongoing rollout of the Covid-19 vaccines in the region.

She said LGUs were enjoined to spearhead FLIGHTS/PAGE 10

No Movement Sunday’ policy lifted in Cotabato City for Ramadan COTABATO City – The city government has temporarily lifted its “No Movement Sunday” policy to give way to the observance of the monthlong fasting period of Ramadan by Muslim residents here.

Ramadan is tentatively scheduled to begin on April 12

or April 13 depending on the sighting of the crescent moon as earlier directed by the Darul Ifta of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.

In her April 7 order, Mayor Cynthia GuianiSayadi said the directive also aims to allow fasting Muslims to buy essential food during the forthcoming Sundays – April 18, April 25, May 2, and May 9 – for their “suhur” (pre-dawn meal) and “iftar” (nightly family feast that breaks the fast).

“The full lifting of the 'No Movement Sunday' shall be made only on such days,” the mayor said in her directive.

The annual observance of Ramadan is regarded as one of the five pillars of Islam. During the period, the Islam faithful abstain from food and drinks, including water, and devote more time to prayers, and acts of charity to improve selfdiscipline and sacrifice.

Sayadi said minimum health protocols such as wearing of face masks, face shields, and social distancing, would still be in effect to combat the spread of coronavirus disease 2019.

“Everyone should still follow the directive of health authorities to control the spreading of the virus in our community,” she said in an interview by reporters on Thursday.

The Ramadan is set to culminate either May 12 or May 13, 2021. (PNA)

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Smart hailed as country's fastest 5G Network -Ookla P

Fastest 4G/LTE network in the Philippines made even faster by 5G

LDT wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has solidified its superiority in 5G after being hailed as the fastest 5G network in the Philippines by Ookla®, the global leader in internet testing and analysis.

Based on consumerinitiated tests taken using Speedtest® by Ookla, Smart has consistently posted the fastest 5G speeds for Q1 2021, with median download speeds of 190 Mbps, more than double the competition's speeds

for the same period*.

"Our steady investments and unflagging resolve to expand and upgrade our integrated fixed and wireless networks, as well as to bring Smart 5G closer to our customers nationwide, have brought about these outstanding results," said Smart Communications President and CEO and PLDT Chief Revenue Officer Alfredo S. Panlilio.

"Just as we did with Smart LTE, which has been recognized by

Ookla since 2018 as the country's fastest 4G/LTE network, we are working non-stop to expand the coverage of our 5G service and make it accessible to more customers, despite the challenges of the pandemic. With 5G, we are making the Philippines' fastest mobile network even faster – elevating the average mobile speeds into fiber-like levels – to serve our customers better, especially in these critical times," he added.

Undisputed leader in 5G To date, Smart's

expanded 5G network now has over 2,300 sites nationwide, supporting Filipinos who are increasingly reliant on mobile data to stay connected while on-thego.

These Smart 5G sites have been fired up nationwide, including in all of Metro Manila's cities

Vehicle sales recover in Q1 AUTOMOTIVE vehicle sales recovered in the first quarter of the year amid the global health and economic crisis, the joint report of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) said Tuesday.

CAMPI and TMA reported that vehicle sales from January to March this year was higher by 8.9 percent compared to January and February 2020 despite being prepandemic months.

Vehicle sales during the three-month period reached 70,312 units from

64,542 units in the same period last year.

Sales of passenger cars grew double-digit by 22.9 percent to 21,855 units in the first three months of the year from 17,786 in the same period in 2020.

Commercial vehicle sales increased by 3.6 percent to 48,457 units

in the January to March period this year from 46,756 units sold in the same months last year.

This is also the first time that the industry registered a growth in both year-to-date and year-onyear sales since the onset of the pandemic.

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and municipalities, and in the provinces of Benguet, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Pampanga, Rizal, Cebu, Iloilo, Aklan, Misamis Oriental, Zamboanga Sibugay, and Davao.

To complement this continuous expansion of Smart's 5G network, Smart has also ramped-up its efforts to widen its array of

Smart 5G-certified devices to make 5G easier to access and enjoy.

Recently, Smart launched Rocket WiFi, the country’s first and fastest 5G Pocket WiFi which will enable 5G speeds on other devices for as long as they have a Wi-Fi connection.

Specially designed for sharing and multitasking, Rocket WiFi can connect up to 15 WiFi-capable smartphones, tablets, or laptops, making it simpler and easier for more users to experience the lightning FASTEST/PAGE 10

PAL warns travelers vs. use of fake Covid-19 test results PHILIPPINE Airlines (PAL) on Monday warned passengers against using fake coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) test results at the airports.

In an advisory posted on its Facebook page, PAL said at least 15 individuals were recently prevented from boarding their flights

since they presented fraudulent Covid-19 test results at the airport check-in counters.

They were caught in Manila and were bound for Cotabato, Dipolog and Zamboanga. They were turned over to the Philippine National Police WARNS/PAGE 10

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Editor’s note: We are giving this space to the statement issued by Uganda President K A G U TA M U S E V E N I who warned against people misbehaving during this COVID-19 period, “God has a lot of work, He has the whole world to look after. He cannot just be here in Uganda looking after idiots...”.

Following is the full text of his statement on fighting Covid-19 pandemic: In a war situation, nobody asks anyone to stay indoors.

You stay indoors by choice. In fact, if you have a basement, you hide there for as long as hostilities persist.

During a war, you don't insist on your freedom.

You willingly give it up in exchange for survival.

During a war, you don't complain of hunger. You bear hunger and pray that you live to eat again During a war, you don't

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How to crash your career Think a minute… It can take years to find the right job and career, but only days to lose it! Here are some negative character traits and attitudes that can crash your career and take away your job security and ability to provide for our family.

The #1 way to ruin your career is to have poor people skills. Most people prefer to work with someone who is less-skilled but kind and enjoyable to work with— rather than be stuck working every day with a highlyskilled “jerk.”

A second way to crash your career is to work only for yourself and your advantage rather than being a team player. Don’t keep trying to outshine your fellow workers, or simply use them to climb higher in your company.

Instead, try to help your boss and fellow workers do well also. Remember, this will also build your network of friendships, as well as a happier environment and experience every day.

A third way to ruin your job security and future is not to be reliable and responsible.

My friend’s father taught

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argue about opening your business. You close your shop (if you have the time), and run for your life. You pray to outlive the war so that you can return to your business (that's if it has not been looted or destroyed by mortar fire).

During a war, you are thankful to God for seeing another day in the land of the living.

During a war, you don't worry about your children not going to school. You pray that the government does not forcefully enlist them as soldiers to be trained in the school premises now turned military depot.

The world is currently in a state of war. A war without guns and bullets. A war without human soldiers.

A war without borders.

A war without cease-fire agreements. A war without a war room. A war without sacred zones.

The army in this war is without mercy. It is without any milk of human kindness.

It is indiscriminate - it has no respect for children, women, or places of worship. This army is not interested in spoils of war. It has no intention of regime change. It is not concerned about the rich mineral resources underneath the earth. It is not even interested in religious, ethnic or ideological hegemony. Its ambition has nothing to do with racial superiority. It is an invisible, fleetfooted, and ruthlessly effective army.

Its only agenda is a harvest of death. It is only satiated after turning the world into one big death field. Its capacity to achieve its aim is not in doubt. Without ground, amphibious and aeriel machines, it has bases in almost every country of the world. Its movement is not governed by any war convention or protocol. In

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RUFFY MAGBANUA short, it is a law unto itself. It is Coronavirus. Also known as COVID-19 (because it announced its destructive presence and intention in the year of our Lord 2019) Thankfully, this army has a weakness and it can be defeated. It only requires our collective action, discipline and forbearance. COVID-19 cannot survive social and physical distancing. It only thrives when you confront it. It loves to be confronted.

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From washing your hands to keeping your distance and wearing face masks, everyone needs to take steps to avoid the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. When you have diabetes, it’s important to be really careful.

The Connection Between COVID-19 and Diabetes People with diabetes aren’t more likely to catch the virus than other people. But you could have more severe illness

if you get it.

Having high blood sugar can interfere with your body’s ability to fight an infection.

It also can take longer for your body to get better. Some experts believe that viruses may thrive in the body when blood glucose is high.

High blood sugar can affect your immune system, making you more likely to have severe complications if you get sick with the coronavirus.

Your chance of that is lower if your diabetes is under control.

What You Should Be Doing To lower your chances of getting sick: • Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after being in public.

• Keep your distance from other people. Try to stay at least 6 feet away from others.

• Wear a cloth face mask

when you're out. Avoid places where people aren't wearing face coverings.

• Try not to touch your eyes, nose, and mouth.

To help keep yourself safe and your diabetes under control: • Test and track your blood sugar. Take medication or insulin as directed.

• Stock up on prescription medicine, insulin, and testing supplies.

• Clean your testing, infusion and finger-stick sites well with soap and water or rubbing alcohol.

• Stay in touch with your health care team. Keep your regular visits. Call right away if you are worried about your diabetes or you feel sick.

• Take care of your mental health. People with diabetes are up to three times more likely to be depressed than people without it.

Do things that make you

happy. Check in with family and friends.

If You Get Sick If you feel like you start getting symptoms of COVID-19 -- like fever, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle or body aches, sore throat, headache, and loss of taste or smell -- call your doctor. Also remember: • COVID-19 can raise your blood pressure, Make sure you take your medications as directed. Ask your doctor if you should monitor your blood pressure at home or change the meds you take.

• Check your blood sugar more often if you're sick. Call your doctor if it stays above 250 mg/dL. If your blood sugar falls below 70 mg/dL or your target range, eat 15 grams of simple carbs (juice, hard candy, etc.) and recheck again in 15 minutes to make sure your levels are going up.

Our greatest need

JHAN TIAFAU HURST him: “Son, always work hard and do your best so you are worth your wages and your boss does not want to lose you.” Ask yourself: “If I was my boss, should I trust me as a loyal, productive and honest worker?”

A fourth way you can ruin your career is to have no goals. You will not have a career to crash if you do not even want to get it off the ground! If you have no purpose or passion for your work, you will have to endure your unhappy career every day of your life.

A fifth and final way to hurt your successful career is if you are afraid of risk or failure. Remember, “The CRASH/PAGE 11

IF we are serious with our life, if we realize that our life has an ultimate purpose, then we have to be clear also about what our greatest need is, so we would know at every instance of our life, in every situation and condition that we may find ourselves, how to address and fulfill that need.

We cannot and should not be casual about this matter.

This is a serious one. It would be a real pity if after giving our all-out efforts to take care of the many subordinate, minor or immediate needs we have, we fail to address the real, ultimate need we also have.

This greatest need of ours should be the one to give order and direction to all the other needs we have. It should never be forgotten. It should be given first priority. Attending to our other needs should be subordinated to this ultimate need of ours.

We cannot deny that we have all kinds of needs, considering the way we are. We

have physical needs, biological needs, emotional and mental needs, social, economic needs, etc. The list can go on. While each of these needs has its legitimate value and requires due attention from us, we should know how to fulfill them so that the ultimate need is served in the first place.

And what is this greatest need of ours? Well, God, of course! We need him more than we need air, water, food and all other earthly and temporal needs we have. He is our Creator, our ultimate Father who created us in his image and likeness. We are meant to share his life not only in our definitive state in heaven, but also while here on earth. He is actually our constant need, though we may need time and effort to realize this.

Since God is someone spiritual and supernatural, we need to develop first of all our spiritual life. As early as possible, we should try to impart to everyone the reality of this

need and to start developing the appropriate attitude, awareness and skills of how to deal with this need.

We have to be wary of our current world mainstream culture that seems to rivet us to the here and now, to our immediate and instinctive needs, or to trap us in our worldly and temporal needs only. We have to know how to overcome this danger. While these needs have to be attended to also, they should be done in such a way that they serve the primary and ultimate need of ours in the first place.

In this regard, it is always important that we try to live our faith, hope and charity as fully as possible, making them filter down to the different aspects of our natural organism— our emotions and passions, our psychological, mental and intellectual faculties, etc.

The idea is that in whatever condition we may find ourselves, even if we are dealing with the most mundane tasks, we would

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ROY CIMAGALA always be aware of our need for God. This, obviously, will require of us to develop a certain plan of life where we always enliven our spiritual and supernatural life, our relation with God, through prayer, sacrifices, recourse to the sacraments, continuing spiritual formation, developing virtues, waging war against temptations and sin, etc.

Let’s hope that we always feel the need for God in our life!

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DOLE, CPD strengthen parenthood, labor force employment program in R10

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY--The Commission on Population and

Development (CPD)10 and Department of Labor and Employment

(DOLE)-10 intensified the Responsible Parenthood and Family

Planning for Labor Force Empowerment (RPFP4LFE) program

DOLE-10 Regional Director OIC Albert E. Gutib (center) emphasizes the strengthening of RPFP4LFE in northern Mindanao in order to make family planning services available in large scale companies and the informal labor sector. (DOLE 10)

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF LANAO DEL NORTE 12th Judicial Region OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF Tubod, Lanao del Norte

LIST OF MORTGAGED PROPERTY

NOTICE OF EXTRA – JUDICIAL SALE (EJF No. 212-07-2018) Upon the Extra Judicial Petition for Sale under Act 3135, as amended, filed by the HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND (otherwise known as Pag-IBIG Fund), a government financial institution with principal office at Petron Mega Plaza Bldg., 358 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City and with branch office at Pag-IBIG Fund Bldg., J.R. Borja-Mortola Sts., Cagayan de Oro City against SPS. BERNADETTE B. MINANGA and EBRAHIM L. MINANGA, with postal address at Lot 3079-A, Bulod, Tubod, Lanao del Norte, to satisfy the indebtedness which as of October 8, 2018, amounting to NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY EIGHT THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTY NINE PESOS & 87/100 (P988,729.87) inclusive of interest and penalty charges and excluding foreclosure expenses and other monetary obligation, the undersigned will sell at Public Auction on 2nd day of June, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. or soon thereafter at the Regional Trial Court, Branch 07, Provincial Capitol of Lanao del Norte, Pigcarangan, Tubod, Lanao del Norte, to the highest bidder for cash or manager’s check and in Philippine Currency, the following property with all its improvements, to wit: LIST OF MORTGAGED PROPERTY

TCT No. T-29,013 Lot 5, Block 6, Psd-123522-017578 “A parcel of land Lot 5, Block 6, of the subdivision plan, Psd-123522-017578, being a portion of Lot 14 Block C, (LRC) Psd-100834 situated in the Barangay Poblacion, Municipality of Tubod, Province of Lanao del Norte, Island of Mindanao, containing and area of ONE HUNDRED (100) SQUARE METERS, more and less, including the improvements found thereon, more particularly described and bounded as follows; Bounded on the South, along line 1 to 2, by Lot 6, Block 6, of the subdivision plan; on the West, along line 2 to 3, by Lot 3, Block 6, of the subdivision plan; on the North, along line 3 to 4, by Road Lot 4; and on the East, along line 4 to 1, by Lot 7, Block 6, of the subdivision plan.”

All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above stated time and time.

In the event that the Public Auction cannot take place on the said date, it shall be held on June 30, 2021 without further notice.

serving the interests of the employees of SM Cagayan de Oro; Republic Biscuit Corporation; and Del Monte Phils., Inc. with the goal of reaching more individuals particularly those at the labor force who are deprived to avail free services from public health centers due to the performance of their productive roles.

Gutib added that the program strengthens its regional FWP implementation, as well as fostering publicprivate partnership and empowerment among the employees through promotion of their reproductive health rights by providing family planning information and services.

The implementing manufacturing and retail companies, all active members of the Northern Mindanao Federation of Family Welfare Committees have a total of 6,800 female employees who are in their reproductive age. (DOLE10/PIA10)

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF LANAO DEL NORTE 12th Judicial Region OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF Tubod, Lanao del Norte

NOTICE OF EXTRA – JUDICIAL SALE (EJF No. 213-07-2018) Upon the Extra Judicial Petition for Sale under Act 3135, as amended, filed by the HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND (otherwise known as Pag-IBIG Fund), a government financial institution with principal office at Petron Mega Plaza Bldg., 358 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City and with branch office at Pag-IBIG Fund Bldg., J.R. Borja-Mortola Sts., Cagayan de Oro City against MOLOC D. OMAR, married to LAWANSA T. OMAR, with postal address at Block 6, Lot 5, Sanz Subdivision, Poblacion, Tubod, Lanao del Norte, to satisfy the indebtedness which as of October 8, 2018, amounting to TWO HUNDRED FORTY TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SIXTY & 67/100 (P242,260.67) inclusive of interest and penalty charges and excluding foreclosure expenses and other monetary obligation, the undersigned will sell at Public Auction on 2nd day of June, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. or soon thereafter at the Regional Trial Court, Branch 07, Provincial Capitol of Lanao del Norte, Pigcarangan, Tubod, Lanao del Norte, to the highest bidder for cash or manager’s check and in Philippine Currency, the following property with all its improvements, to wit:

campaign for the reproductive age employees of three (3) multinational companies in Northern Mindanao.

This, after CPD10 Regional Director Neil Aldrin G. Omega met DOLE-10 OIC Regional Director Albert E. Gutib for an intensified discussion highlighting content of the memorandum of understanding that supports to the full implementation of the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Law (RA10354), Executive Order No. 12.

Both departments aim to address the unmet need for modern family planning among couples, women and individuals of reproductive age.

Gutib disclosed that the implementation is anchored from DOLE Department Order No.56-03, Series of 2003 which mandates all companies with more than 200 workers to establish a Family Welfare Program (FWP).

The collaboration shares the objective of

TCT No. T-19,859 Lot No. 3079-A, Psd-123522-019111 “A parcel of land Lot No. 3079-A, Psd-123522-019111 situated in the Barangay Bulod, Municipality of Tubod, Province of Lanao del Norte, Island of Mindanao, containing and area of SIX HUNDRED SIXTY NINE (669) SQUARE METERS, more and less, including the improvements found thereon, more particularly described and bounded as follows; Bounded on the N.E., along line 1-2 by Existing Road., and on the N.W., S.W., and S.E., along lines 2-3-4-1 by Lot No. 3079-B, Psd-123522-019111.”

All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above stated time and time.

In the event that the Public Auction cannot take place on the said date, it shall be held on June 30, 2021 without further notice.

Tubod, Lanao del Norte, Philippines, this March 25, 2021.

Tubod, Lanao del Norte, Philippines, this March 24, 2021.

BWM: March 31, April 7 & 14, 2021

(SGD.) ROY B. MADRONA Sheriff IV

BWM: March 31, April 7 & 14, 2021

(SGD.) ATTY. AISA B. MUSA-BARRAT Clerk of Court VI and Ex-Officio Sheriff

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METRO BANK- CARMEN Max Suniel St. Carmen, Cdoc 8581722/ 8585162

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BDO – SM G/F SM City, Master Son’s Avenue Upper Carmen Cdoc | 8592623/8592637

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Moody’s revises PH banking sector outlook to stable

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OODY’S Investors Service has changed its outlook on the Philippines’ banking system from negative to stable, citing its forecast of a mild recovery for the domestic economy this year which supports the sector.

“However, asset risks remain high because of a prolonged curtailment of business activity, a high unemployment rate, and weak consumer sentiment,” it said in a report dated April 13, 2021.

It forecasts a 7-percent growth for the Philippine economy this year, within the government’s 6.57.5 percent target.

Moody’s expects the banking

environment to be stable as the government eases movement restrictions.

It said fiscal support is also expected to boost the recovery bid and back consumer spending and investment.

“However, a resurgence in infection rates and a reinstatement of some social-distancing measures will slow the economic recovery in (the) first half of 2021,” it said.

The credit rater expects nonperforming loans (NPLs) to rise this year, adding that social distancing measures will contribute to the debt repayment capacity of borrowers, particularly the retail borrowers and small and medium

enterprises (SMEs).

However, Moody’s said the systemic risk is higher from corporate borrowers since “bank’s loans are heavily concentrated on them”.

Amidst these risks, Moody’s said Philippine banks’ “capital buffers will remain sufficient” but credit expansion is forecast to remain below pre-pandemic levels.

“As a result, rated Philippine banks will maintain sufficient capital buffers,” it said.

The banking sector’s profitability is also seen to remain stable after banks allocated significant loan loss provisions in 2020, it added. (PNA)

Inflation rate remains under control: Diokno THE country’s inflation rate remains under control despite surpassing the government’s target band since January this year, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin Diokno said.

“Under control yan (That’s under control);” he said during the Laging Handa public briefing aired over state-owned PTV 4 Monday.

Domestic inflation rate was on the rise since the last quarter of 2020 and exceeded the government’s 2-4 percent target band since January this year when it rose to 4.2 percent.

It further accelerated to 4.7 percent last February but registered a slower rate in March at

4.5 percent.

Average inflation in the first three months this year stood at 4.2 percent.

Monetary authorities forecast inflation to average at 4.2 percent this year while it is projected to post a slower average next year at 2.8 percent.

Diokno attributed the faster inflation rate to transitory factors, particularly the rise of some commodities like meat and oil rice.

He said the slower inflation rate last March was due to several factors like deceleration of the rice and vegetable inflation as well as meat inflation, with the latter on the price ceiling imposed on this product to address the impact of

supply constraints.

He said central bank officials forecast inflation to remain elevated in the first half this year partly due to elevated inflation of some commodities because of the pandemic before decelerating in the second half of the year.

Asked how the government could help address the impact of the elevated inflation rate on the public especially now that a lot of people lost their jobs, Diokno said the key is providing jobs.

Citing Department of Labor and Employment data, Diokno said there are about 5.1 million workers who were retrenched and lost their jobs because of the closure of some

establishments.

However, he cited the improvement of investors’ sentiments based on the latest business expectation survey of the BSP, which the respondents point to possible impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccination rollout, reopening of the economy, and growth in sales orders.

“Dapat mabigyan ng suporta ang mga piling industriya tulad ng health care, construction at yung business process outsourcing (Select sectors should be given support such as the health care, construction, and the business process outsourcing),” he added.

(PNA)

Embracing the “New Normal” with the Four C’s of a 21st Century Teacher CRISTINE D. TINGCANG

The COVID-19 has resulted in class suspensions and schools were closed all across the world. As a result, education has changed dramatically, with the distinctive rise of online learning and distance learning. Teaching is undertaken remotely and on digital platforms.

At the center of the K to 12 curriculum framework is “Holistic developed Filipino with 21st Century Skills” composing of ef fective communication skills, information, media and technology skills, learning and innovation skills, and life and career skills. But we have to consider that we cannot give what we do not have, moreover, we cannot teach what we do not know.

In embracing the new normal in education, the four (4) C’s of a 21st century teacher serve as the teacher’s guide. These are communication, critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration.

Communication means sharing of thoughts, ideas and solutions. With the distance learning delivery modality that we now have, communication plays a very important role. Teachers communicate not only with the learners but also to their parents and guardians who play the role of teachers in a homebased learning set up. This time, we communicate through social media messaging app, text messaging or

through phone calls. Careful planning of the learners’ individual development and progress may be a result of honest and realistic feedback that we can only obtain through effective communication.

Communicating lessons in the new normal could be done through posting on social media, making use of online platforms, or even through text messaging. Communication, this time, is a must for teachers, learners and stakeholders.

Collaboration means working together to reach a goal, putting talents, expertise and smarts to work.

Distance learning has also brought about challenges in the workload of the teachers. We need to prepare many of our lessons using different approaches than the ones that we used to have. This time, information and communications technology (ICT) plays a big role. But the use of ICT sometimes could be so overwhelming that some would stop doing what they needed to do, we wished someone would be there on our side guiding us on what to do and how to do it using ICT. Observing social distancing brings another challenge, how can staying farther apart makes us work together? Teachers need figure out how to collaborate in order to plan for learning activities to respond diverse learners’ needs.

Critical thinking is looking at problems in a new, and linking learning

across subjects and disciplines. During the episode 11 of the Deped Teaches, Dr. Marissa Sanchez, ASDS-SDO Pampanga said that teachers need to adjust accordingly. With the new normal set-up, we have to educate ourselves so that we can understand how technology influences perception and thinking. We want our students to use technology not only effectively and creatively, but also wisely. Teachers must must be able to inlfluence the learners to be concerned with not just how to use Digiotal tools but also when to use them and why.

Creativity means tr ying new approaches to get things done equals innovation and invention. This new normal in education entails that teachers need to experiment with new media and platforms to deliver our lessons. We can include letting our learners make posters, videos, slideshows , documentaries and digital stories. Teachers need to be creative in blending traditional and emerging literacies to encourage the learners to express their creativity.

Embracing the new normal in education could be challenging but it offers so much opportunities for the teacher to live with the 4 C’s of a 21st century teacher, a teacher who effectively communicates, collaborates, a critical thinker and creative.

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y recent trip to Mantangale in Balingoan, Misamis Oriental is a great breather, not just for me but for my friend, Paolette. It also came with a realization that we have a paradise somewhere near and I can still appreciate travel, though if it is not in other major Philippine islands or even abroad. I can be even proud about the place I call home with both its unique features and humble flaws.

We stayed at Mantangale Alibuag Dive Resort, a resort known for its pristine, blue-green waters, white sand beach and cool, cheek-kissing breeze. For me, what I appreciate about the place aside from its rich offering to beach-lovers is its vast display of green trees of different sorts surrounding the resort.

It made me feel like I am also at the mid of the forest or somewhere in the mountain area or at the heart of a laid-back village where no one knows me.

Having limited visitors allowed to stay is a bonus because it means no crowd at all. It kept us from

By IRENE DAYO noise, and instead, let us hear specifically the splash of waves and cheerful laughter and soft squeaks of kids playing while swimming in the pool.

I have been through so much challenges for the past few weeks, plus the requirements before the semester-end and it felt like I need this mini day out. Thanks to Pao for her itchy feet of needing to travel, I was able to ride along.

During the night we arrived in the Mantangale, we enjoyed night swimming. The hotel staff was kind enough to extend the pool hours a little bit for us since we entered near closing time.

Prior to that, we planned to take sunset photos but

to no avail we started the roadtrip at late afternoon and it also rained while on the road. Nonetheless, we enjoyed the activity we had. I was also able to do my long-planned “me time” before I went to bed. Pao was so annoyed, but I don’t care. She had no choice but to eat that baked sushi she ordered before the trip. (LOL.) The baked sushi was delicious!

I took a long hot shower, listened to my relaxing mindfulness music and went to have Korean mask over my stressful face.

It also rained overnight.

Though it interrupted my sleep and made me feel nostalgic, it was a great overnight in entirety.

In the morning, I tried to chase sunset by the

beach but it was cloudy.

Paolette was anxious I woke her up so, so early, only to know there was no sun!

Being in the beach so early made the view be all ourselves. We took picture because I told her, “no picture, it never happened.” Just kidding. I felt it is also an opportunity to come up an article piece after so long.

Mantangale also gives beautiful view and ideal backdrop for picturetaking having both Sipaka Heights and Island of Camiguin as background.

It feels surreal!

We then took our breakfast by the pool. It was so nice seeing people even strangers once again, and even talking to them, mostly resort staff. I realized we took this communication for granted pre-pandemic not realizing our social being

need such.

Thereafter, we went back to the pool for our picnic spread. Ha! Reading a book by the beach was first in Paolette’s bucketlist when she returned from work abroad and it turned out to be my photoshoot, she nearly charged me professional fee. Seriously, Pao brought a very nice book, I intend to read that when I visit her house once again.

We left the resort for

another destination. I also discovered a lot of plants displayed along the resort’s pathway. It could be a great destination for all plantitas and plantitos out there for those beautiful greens are for sale.

“Once the travel bug bites there is no known antidote, and I know that I shall be happily infected until the end of my life.”

— Michael Palin

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GCash launches over 30 lifestyle brands on GLife

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HIS current generation is all about doing more with less stress as much as possible, which is why getting easy access to practically everything they need – whether it’s for work or play – has now become more of a necessity than a choice.

For these dynamic individuals who want a more hustle, less hassle life, GCash has launched GLife, which caters to all things food, fashion, beauty, technology, and practically everything essential in everyone’s daily life! GLife can be your personal shopper, food delivery driver, errand saver, and service provider all rolled into one.

“GLife is designed to be a ‘one-stop shop’ virtual platform that meets customers’ lifestyle needs.

You can get everything you need – from food to beauty essentials, to groceries and movie tickets – with just a tap on your smartphone. This means a more convenient way to live your daily life, especially if you’re always

hustling from one activity to the next,” explains Martha Sazon, President and CEO of GCash.

Here’s what’s on GLife and everything you need to know to enjoy great deals from the brands you love and experience secure transactions all within GCash: GLife makes GCash your new super life app!

GLife is a new app feature that’s conveniently located inside your GCash dashboard.

What the app does is it integrates all other apps and curates your favorite brands, shops, restaurants, and services all in one platform, so you can easily access them and pay conveniently using your GCash.

With GLife, you don’t need to install extra apps on your smartphone just to access on-demand products and services. With one tap, you can easily browse for entertainment, health, shopping, tech, essential services, and other lifestyle needs, and pay for them effortlessly through fast and secure online transactions.

On top of providing all your lifestyle must-haves, GLife is your go-to hub for the latest promos from your favorite brands. This means getting first dibs on the hottest deals that only GCash subscribers will be able to enjoy.

Access your favorite brands and merchants with just a tap GLife has partnered with a multitude of top brands and partner merchants that are practically everyone’s favorite when craving for good food, shopping for the latest beauty and fashion must-haves, ordering for groceries, and much more.

The best part? GCash subscribers can look forward to exclusive deals from these brands and merchants when accessing their apps via GLife.

Never go “hangry” again when you can order your favorites easily from McDonald’s, KFC, Tapa King, Gong Cha, Kraver’s, Canteen, Peri-Peri, Classic Savory, Bo’s Coffee, Goldilocks, Kitchen City, or FoodPanda with just a few clicks. Add to cart

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

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Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

DALIPUGA TRANSPORT SERVICE COOPERATIVE Rep. by: JOEY FRIAS Applicant/Petitioner. CASE NO. R10-EV-CC-PUJ

2020-12-3711

CAGAYAN BIOS TAXI TRANSPORT SERVICE COOPERATIVE (CBITTSCO) Rep. by: AINODEN ODAL CASE NO. R10-EV-CC-TX

Applicant/Petitioner. 2021-03-1138

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GORGONIO F. BUAQUINA II CASE NO. R10-EV-SHB

Applicant/Petitioner. 2021-03-1150

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NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT/ PETITIONER requests the authority to amend his/her/its application/ petition and to add TWELVE (12) unit/s in their previous Consolidation of Cases with Extension of Validity of the Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUJ SERVICE on the route: ILIGAN CITY PROPER- DALIPUGA AND VICE VERSA and with the total use of NINETY FOUR (94) unit/s.

This amended application/petition shall be considered by this Board on April 19, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/Petitioner shall formally submit his/ her/its evidence.

The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least Five (05) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation.

Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s).

WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 8th day of April 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT/ PETITIONER requests the authority for the Consolidation of Cases/ Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TAXI SERVICE on the route: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO ANY POINT IN REGION 10 AND VICE VERSA and with the use of TEN (10) unit/s.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on APRIL 20, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/Petitioner shall formally submit his/her/its evidence.

The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE (05) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation.

Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s).

WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 8th day of April 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

(Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER BWM: Apr 14, 2021

(Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER BWM: Apr 14, 2021

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APPLICANT/ PETITIONER requests the authority to extend the Validity of the Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TH FREIGHT SERVICE on the route: WITHIN OZAMIS CITY TO ANY POINT IN THE ISLAND OF MINDANAO AND VICE VERSA and with the use of ONE (01) unit/s.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on April 26, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/Petitioner shall formally submit his/her/its evidence.

The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least Ten (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of general/ local circulation.

Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s).

WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 8th day of April 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT/ PETITIONER requests the authority to extend the Validity of the Certificate of Public Convenience to operate SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE on the route: WITHIN OROQUIETA CITY TO ANY POINT IN REGION 10 AND VICE VERSA and with the use of ONE (01) unit/s.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on April 26, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/Petitioner shall formally submit his/her/its evidence.

The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least Ten (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of general/ local circulation.

Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s).

WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 8th day of April 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

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DepED Iligan conducts Team building

By ARISTOTLE M. SALTANDRE, School Head

The Department of Education Iligan City with SDS Roy Angelo E. Gazo and ASDS Shambaeh A. Abantas – Usman organized a 3-d ay te ambui lding ac t iv it y for t he t hre e functional divisions namely the Office of the Schools Division Superintendent, the Curriculum Implementation Division, and the School Governance O p e r at i o n s D i v i s i o n , together with the ISO Core team last April 7-8, and 12, 2021.

M r. A r i s t o t l e M .

Salatandre, head teacher at Kabangahan I Elementary School, East 1 district ser ved as the resource speaker during the first day.

Team building activities such as flying pen, Ubuntu, giant stride, drop the log, and unity walk were among the major field activities which fostered teamwork

and unity to all participants.

Dr. Darwin Manubag, a freelance training coach and adviser, gave intimate team building activities promoting the concepts of human relations and productivity in the workplace as essentials for the ISO certification of the division.

While on the last day, Dr. Myra Ambalong, Dr. Enerio E. Ebisa, and Dr. S h a m b a e h A . Us m a n discussed the business correspondence and uniform templates for SDO Iligan communication and the importance of revisiting the core competencies of the employees.

This team building activity has fueled more energies to the SDO Iligan team on its preparation for the Mock Assessment and Management Review Meeting in May 2021.

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

GORGONIO F. BUAQUINA II CASE NO. R10-EV-TH

Applicant/Petitioner. 2021-03-1149

LANAO DEL NORTE TRANSPORT SERVICE COOPERATIVE Rep. by: MAGINDA U. ROBLE CASE NO. R10-EV-CC-PUJ

Applicant/Petitioner. 2021-03-1152

LANAO DEL NORTE TRANSPORT SERVICE COOPERATIVE Rep. by: MAGINDA U. ROBLE CASE NO. R10-EV-PUJ

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LANAO DEL NORTE TRANSPORT SERVICE COOPERATIVE Rep. by: MAGINDA U. ROBLE CASE NO. R10-EV-CC-PUJ

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METRO ILIGAN TRANSPORT COOPERATIVE (MITSCO) Rep. by: MATRONILLO ABIOL CASE NO. R10-EV-CC-PUJ

Applicant/Petitioner. 2020-12-3787

METRO ILIGAN TRANSPORT COOPERATIVE (MITSCO) Rep. by: MATRONILLO ABIOL CASE NO. R10-EV-CC-PUJ

Applicant/Petitioner. 2020-12-3788

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APPLICANT/ PETITIONER requests the authority to extend the Validity of the Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TH FREIGHT SERVICE on the route: WITHIN OROQUIETA CITY TO ANY POINT IN REGION 10 AND VICE VERSA and with the use of ONE (01) unit/s.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on April 26, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/Petitioner shall formally submit his/her/its evidence.

The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least Ten (10) Days prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of general/ local circulation.

Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s).

WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 8th day of April 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

NOTICE OF HEARING

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APPLICANT/ PETITIONER requests the authority for the Consolidation of Cases with Extension of Validity of the Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUJ SERVICE on the route: ILIGAN CITY PROPER- ISABEL VILLAGE-542- PALAO RIVERSIDE AND VICE VERSA and with the use of TWENTY SEVEN (27) unit/s.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on APRIL 19, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/Petitioner shall formally submit his/her/its evidence.

The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE (05) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation.

Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s).

WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 8th day of April 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT/ PETITIONER requests the authority for the Consolidation of Cases with Extension of Validity of the Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUJ SERVICE on the route: ILIGAN PROPER- TAMBO- GERONA AND VICE VERSA and with the use of FIFTEEN (15) unit/s.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on APRIL 19, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/Petitioner shall formally submit his/her/its evidence.

The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE (05) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation.

Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s).

WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 8th day of April 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT/ PETITIONER requests the authority for the Consolidation of Cases with Extension of Validity of the Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUJ SERVICE on the route: ILIGAN CITY PROPER- PUGAAN AND VICE VERSA and with the use of FIFTEEN (15) unit/s.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on APRIL 19, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/Petitioner shall formally submit his/her/its evidence.

The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE (05) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation.

Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s).

WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 8th day of April 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT/ PETITIONER requests the authority to amend his/her/its application/petition and to add TWO (2) unit/s in their previous Consolidation of Cases with Extension of Validity of the Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUJ SERVICE on the route: ILIGAN CITY PROPER- TAMBO BAYUG AND VICE VERSA and with the total use of FIFTEEN (15) unit/s.

This amended application/petition shall be considered by this Board on April 19, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/Petitioner shall formally submit his/ her/its evidence.

The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least Five (05) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation.

Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s).

WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 8th day of April 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

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(Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER

APPLICANT/ PETITIONER requests the authority to amend his/her/its application/petition and to add ONE (1) unit/s in their previous Consolidation of Cases with Extension of Validity of the Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUJ SERVICE on the route: ILIGAN CITY PROPER- TAMBO BAYUG AND VICE VERSA and with the total use of FIFTEEN (15) unit/s.

This amended application/petition shall be considered by this Board on April 19, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/Petitioner shall formally submit his/ her/its evidence.

The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least Five (05) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation.

Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s).

WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 8th day of April 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

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Applying the K to 12 Pedagogical Approaches to Achieve Learning Outcomes

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CRISTINE D. TINGCANG

The implementation of the K to 12 Basic Education Program in the Philippines is considered to be one of the most significant educational reforms in the c ou nt r y. It i nt ro du c e s programs and projects that aim to expand and improve the delivery of basic education in the country. It seeks to provide the Filipino learners with the necessary skills and competence to prepare them to take on the challenges of the 21st Century. It will make the basic education system in the Philippines at par with international standards by ensuring that it is appropriate, responsive, and relevant to the learners (DepEd Order No. 021, s. 2019).

As stated in the K to 12 standards and principles, the curriculum shall use pedagogical approaches that are constructivist, inquiry-based, reflective, collaborative and integrative. These pedagogical

approaches have been practiced by teachers in the delivery of learning even if along with the implementation of the K to 12 Curriculum is the dynamic change in the perceptions, reactions, and realizations of different stakeholders towards it.

Apparently, the COVID-19 pandemic poses challenges to various sectors, including the basic education, since schools and other community learning centers are closed for physical conduct of classes. With the distance learning that we now have, applying the K to 12 pedagogical approaches to achieve learning outcomes becomes more challenging.

How t h e s e p e d a g o g i c a l approaches are still applied with the use of the Self-Learning Module (SLM) must have a big role in the implementation of the K to 12 curriculum amidst this time of the COVID-19 pandemic. To make this

more possible, the DepEd is exerting a lot of efforts to reach out to teachers for continues professional growth and development through varied online activities, which include the Deped Teaches where in its episode 13, applying the K to 12 pedagogical approaches to achieve learning outcomes was discussed.

The constructivist approach is based on the central notion that learners construct their own understanding of the world around them based on their experience as they live and grow. Pritchard and Woollard (2010) claimed that the learners select and transform information from past and current experience into new personal knowledge and understanding. Since the construction is a process of learning, teachers have a big role to influence or create motivating conditions for the learners. With the use of the

SLM, this approach is applied to achieve learning outcomes through the provision of concrete as well as abstract examples. Local experiences are also cited.

The inquiry-based approach enhances comprehension where students are encouraged to discuss ideas among peers.

It requires more than simply answering the questions or getting the right answers as it espouses investigation, exploration, and research.

The prov ision of op enended questions and research activities in the SLM promote the inquiry-based approach.

Reflective teachinglearning approach means looking at what the teacher and learners do in the classroom, thinking about why they do it, and analyzing about it if it works. Suggested activities for this include self-evaluation and self-reflection and its assessment include diar y

Distance Learning Education Continues for El Salvador City MARIE JADE A. CACAYAN Head Teacher III Molugan National High School

Distance learning has become the new normal in El Salvador City as we are still implementing modular distance learning coupled with the different strategies to help learners understand the curriculum.

Teachers are equipped with the necessary skills for them to become a radio broadcaster as well as TV broadcasters. It was thru these strategies that some learners coped up with the challenges they have faced. Audio files were played at the local radio station; Savior Radio 106.9 which is solely dedicated to Department of Education El Salvador City thru the initiative of the City Mayor Edgar Lignes. There were also opportunities that help expand

their listeners thru the partnership of DepEd Cagayan de Oro City and other local radio stations in the City of Cagayan de Oro. Schools also give these files via their group chats, and thru a USB device to be shared to their learners.

The leadership of the School Division Superintendent Olga C. Alonsabe, PhD encourages teachers to embark on their journey of becoming a TV broadcaster. This led to various teacher-made video lessons intended for learners who has access to local Channels like Parasat Deped TV Channel 1, Hope Channel and Jao TV. Other learners can also view these video materials thru schools initiated online repositor y like Facebook

pages and a local arrangement within purok in their respective barangays.

Online teaching was also seen as a strategy employed by the teachers to help learners who has access to internet; conduct of online classes and remedial classes. But for others who has difficulty in accessing their online class due to unavailability of smartphones and no means for internet loads can have remote “kumustahan” by their teachers.

These various strategies and platforms will help learners, parents and other stakeholders in giving qu a lit y e duc at ion despite t his pandemic. Let us strive together to build a stronger community despite the rise of COVID 19.

presentation, paper writing reports and journals. The SLM that we provide the learners include activities that call for self-evaluation, self-reflection, and writing of diary and journals.

The collaborative approach provides interactive and cooperative learning resources and approaches.

Learners interact actively with the instructional material rather than reading the material passively. The use of technology, group discussions and brainstorming are some of the common activities that promote collaborative learning.

With our present learning d el ive r y mo d a l it y, SL M provides different activities that would lead the learners to make portfolios. These portfolios could be project-based, or based on research, an interview.

This could be an album or a diorama. Since we have safety health protocols to follow, inter views are conducted with the same household members, or through the use of online platforms, sending text messages or phone calls.

The integrative approach promotes active learning and thematic approach in the

delivery of learning. Students take ownership of their own learning, becoming critical inquiries who are able to make meaningful connections between different disciplines and utilize critical thinking to real-life problem (Masilla, 2008). Due to no face-to-face classes, integrative approach is applied through the provision of diversified activities covering different learning areas with common concepts.

These times may be very challenging, but it must not be a reason for us to continue providing quality education among our learners. The activities that are included in the SLMs play a big role in making this happen. The limited time that we have for face-to-face interaction is an opportunity for the teachers and the learners to find new ways to communicate and make sure that learning takes place. Teachers, learners and stakeholders must work hand in hand in order to make this school year a success. This is surely possible because we are guided by the pedagogical approaches for the targeted learning outcomes to be achieved.

Publication Notice R.A. Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Misamis Oriental Municipality of Laguindingan NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A Act No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that SUSAN ARACO DELA PEÑA has filed with this Office, a petition for CHANGE OF FIRST NAME from “ROSALIA” to “SUSAN” in the certificate of live birth of ROSALIA BAJUYO ARACO who was born on September 4, 1967 at Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental and whose parents are DESIDERIO EBAJAY ARACO and LUZMINDA RATUNIL BAJUYO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than April 27, 2021.

(SGD) MA. TERESA R. CAYLO Municipal Civil Registrar

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Republic of the Philippines Region X Province of Lanao del Norte Municipality of Kapatagan

Republic of the Philippines Region X Province of Lanao del Norte Municipality of Kapatagan

Republic of the Philippines Region X Province of Lanao del Norte Municipality of Kapatagan

Office of the Municipal Civil Registrar

Office of the Municipal Civil Registrar

Office of the Municipal Civil Registrar

R.A. 9048(CFN)

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

R.A. 9048(CFN)

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

R.A. 10172(Gender)

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In Compliance with section 7 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that NORBERTA CUERBO ARDON has filed with this Office, a petition for Change of First Name from "ALBERTA" to "NORBERTA" in the Certificate of Live Birth of ALBERTA CUERBO who was born on "JUNE 6, 1953" at Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are ISIDRO CUERBO and ANTONINA BACONG. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 15 days.

In Compliance with section 7 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that JUDITH NACILLA PAGUIDOPON has filed with this Office, a petition for Change of First Name from "DIODIE" to "JUDITH" in the Certificate of Live Birth of JUDITH PANOY NACILIA who was born on "AUGUST 28, 1962" at Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are CASIMERO NACILLA and PORFERIA PANOY. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 15 days.

In Compliance with section 7 of R.A. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that RUCHELLE ENERIO PAMAYBAY has filed with this Office, a petition for Correction of Clerical Error-Change of Gender from "MALE" to "FEMALE" in the Certificate of Live Birth of RUCHELLE ENERIO PAMAYBAY who was born on "JANUARY 15, 1995" at Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are ELIT BOTE PAMAYBAY and ELMA CABRERA ENERIO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 15 days.

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speeds of Smart 5G on a wide range of devices.

The next generation of wireless technolog y, 5G enables next-level digital experiences when streaming HD videos seamlessly, playing action-packed mobile games without lag, making crystalclear video calls without buffering, and uploading and downloading heavy files in an instant.

Smart 5G complements Smart’s continuous expansion of its 4G/LTE network.

Smart’s mobile network, which covers 96% of the population from Batanes to Tawi-Tawi, is already the fastest in the country, as reported by third-party mobile internet analytics firms Ookla® and Opensignal.

This level of performance is enabled by PLDT's fiber infrastructure, the country's most extensive at 429,000 kilometers.

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more aggressive and consistent information and education campaign strategies on Covid-19 vaccination. “(This is) to generate public awareness and support to the national covernment's vaccination program,” she

said in a statement.

The RIATF and RTF enjoined all business establishments in the region to consistently implement the minimum health standards and continuously remind their clients to observe them through public address systems.

LGUs in the region were also asked to adopt and implement the “Safe, Swift, and Smart Passage” (S-PASS) system developed by the Department of Science and Technology.

A project briefer said S-PaSS is an innovative travel management system for local travelers who are returning to or visiting different localities in time for the holidays, for vacation or for business.

It can facilitate local travel where the public can access information on travel restrictions implemented by different LGUs in line with the pandemic, it added.(PNA)

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Vehicle sales last month pegged at 20,702 units, a surge of 87.7 percent from 11,029 units in March 2020 when the lockdown was first imposed.

Ye a r - o n - y e a r, s a l e s of p a s s e nge r c ars an d commercial vehicles improved by 111.5 percent

EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE LATE GLENDA MARIE E. DIMPAS WITH WAIVER (RETIREMENT BENEFITS CLAIM) KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: THIS AGREEMENT, executed by and between; GREG B. DIMPAS, Filipino, of legal age, widower and a resident of Poblacion, Tubod, Lanao del Norte; MICHAEL VINCENT E. DIMPAS, Filipino, of legal age, single and a resident of Poblacion, Tubod, Lanao del Norte; CHRISTINE CELESTE D. ATAY, Filipino, of legal age, married and a resident of Poblacion, Tubod, Lanao del Norte; WITNESSETH: That the above-named parties are the sole legal heirs/surviving spouse and legitimate children of the deceased GLENDA MARIE E. DIMPAS who died on November 10, 2020 at MHARS Gen. Hospital, Ozamiz City; That said deceased died intestate, without Testament and without leaving any debts whatsoever; That said deceased left a certain PERSONALTY (RETIREMENT BENEFITS CLAIM) to wit: (GSIS) Government Service Insurance System Retirement Benefits Claim deposited at Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP), Iligan Branch, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte under Saving Account No. 0805018305.

That pursuant to Section 1, Rule 74 of the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines, and the parties herein being all of age and full civil capacity, they have agreed to divide as they do hereby divide and adjudicate the said personalty (Retirement Benefits Claim) equally unto themselves.

Furthermore: That herein heirs, MICHAEL VINCENT E. DIMPAS and CHRISTINE CELESTE D. ATAY hereby waives theirs rights, interests and participations of their share of the aforementioned personalty (Retirement Benefits Claim) in favor of their father GREG B. DIMPAS. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands this 11th day of March, 2021 at Tubod, Lanao del Norte, Philippines.

(Sgd.) GREG B. DIMPAS Surviving Spouse/Legal Heir Driver’s License ID No. KO4-95-026737 Expiration Date: November 11, 2022

(Sgd.) MICHAEL VINCENT E. DIMPAS Legal Heir Driver’s License ID No. K16-17-000887 Expiration Date: August 1, 2023

(Sgd.) CHRISTINE CELESTE D. ATAY Legal Heir ID No. MO2-18-001630

and 78.2 percent, respectively.

However, CAMPI and TMA reported a drop in vehicle sales month-onmonth.

The 20,702 sales in March this year was 21.1 percent lower than the 26,230 unit sales in February.

“The auto industry felt the slowdown in sales due to the reluctance of buyers with the additional deposit for some imported vehicles because of the provisional safeguard duty. The lockdown also forced dealers to close operations that badly hit the already struggling auto industry,” CAMPI president Rommel Gutierrez said in a statement.

Meanwhile, top car brands in the country in the first quarter of the year were Toyota, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Ford, and Suzuki. (PNA)

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(PNP).

According to PAL, most of these passengers were referred for inquest at the city prosecutor's office, while others have been isolated at quarantine facilities pending their real swab test results.

"We continue to work with government authorities against these fraudulent acts. We warn violators that falsification of public documents is punishable by law. We thank the PNP for their assistance on this matter," PAL spokesperson Cielo Villaluna told the Philippine News Agency.

PAL has advised passengers to secure Covid-19 test results only from legitimate medical providers.

The carrier added that passengers may be charged with falsification of public documents and violation of RA 11332 or the Mandatory Reporting of Notifiable Diseases and Health Events of Public Health Concern Act. If found guilty, they may each face penalties of up to P50,000, or imprisonment for one to six months, PAL said. (PNA)

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for children, protecting and supporting children in need.

For George Morales, Volunteer Mover of the Mindanao-based EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS OF ONE (1) UNIT TOYOTA KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

Signed In The Presence Of: (Sgd.) DRYDEN KLEE A. SAMANIEGO

(Sgd.) AMANTE L. DAMAYO

ACKNOWLEDGMENT Republic of the Philippines) Province of Lanao del Norte) s.s.

Municipality of Tubod ) x -------------------/ Personally came and appeared before me on this 11th day of March 2021 at Tubod, Lanao del Norte, the above-mentioned Heirs of GLENDA MARIE E. DIMPAS, known to me and to me known to be the same persons who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged that the same are their free act and voluntary deed.

This instrument Extra-Judicial Settlement of the aforementioned heirs consisting of two (2) pages including this whereon the acknowledgment is written has been signed by the parties and witnesses thereof.

WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL at the place and on the date first above written.

A PUBLIC SERVICE BY:

Doc. No. 268 Page No. 54 Book No. CLXII Series of 2021

(Sgd.) Atty. DOROTHEA SALIGAN-BASALO Notary Public Until December 31, 2022 PTR No. 4643108/Jan. 04, 2021/Tubod, LDN IBP LIFETIME ROLL NO. 015392 LANAO DEL NORTE CHAPTER Roll No. 53300 MCLE Certificate of Compliance No VI-0001294

That the late JOSE A. SALVO, who died sometimes last January 02, 2020 at Ramiro Community Hospital, Tagbilaran, Bohol, that he died intestate, without any Left last will and testament and left no known debts to any person, firm or entity, that the deceased during his lifetime has ONE (1) unit of motor vehicle TOYOTA, which is more particularly as follows, MAKE: TOYOTA, MODEL: 2017, TYPE: WAGON, COLOR: SILVER METALLIC, CHASSIS NO.: MHKM5FE3FGK001174, MOTOR NO.: 2NRF578544; PLATE NO.: KAA 1717; FILE NO.: 1001-00000183706, and has been the subject of an EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS OF ONE (1) UNIT TOYOTA, per DOC #303; PAGE #60; BOOK #XIX; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. EMELITO J. MARQUIÑO. BWM: April 14, 21 & 28, 2021

non-government organization (NGO) Bulig Kontra COVID-19 Koronadal, he appreciated how Cebu Pacific “was more than helpful when it waived its delivery fee.” Meanwhile, Melody Cosep, Member and Volunteer of Puksain ang COVID-19 sa South Cotabato, another Mindanaobased NGO, said the money saved that was supposed to be spent for logistics was instead “coursed through and utilized for the purchase of more PPEs, alcohol, and other essentials for frontliners.”

Among the major organizations Cebu Pacific partnered with and extended vital support to include the Angat Buhay initiative of the Office of the Vice-President, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), and the Armed Forces of the Philippines, among others. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the airline also officially became a partner of the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF) and the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP), both of which are backed by some of the largest companies and businesses in the Philippines.

As the delivery of relief goods, medical supplies, and humanitarian aid is mission critical, having a partner from the airline industry can help a great deal when a disaster or crisis—especially one of immense magnitude—strikes.

As specified by the partners of Cebu Pacific, the airline’s inter-island connectivity amidst the lockdown was maximized as this allowed them to reach more destinations and individuals without having to allocate budget for transport costs.

“We’re immensely grateful to the Cebu Pacific management and its employees for their immediate and positive response to our request for blood augmentation,” says Romarie Sanchez RN, Donor Recruitment Officer of the Philippine Red Cross Iloilo Chapter. “They also helped in transporting Rh negative blood units to patients with rare blood type needs as well as facilitating in the transport of Convalescent Plasma Therapy (CPT) to COVID-19 patients in need of CPT transfusion. Physicians, families, and patients were very pleased with the results.”

“You've always been there.

Transporting beds, water, tents, to Mindanao and so many other areas. Cebu Pacific is giving a gift of love today and hopefully tomorrow,” says Butch Meily, PDRF President.

To date, Cebu Pacific has already transported 124 tons of humanitarian goods, all freeof-charge. At present, CEB is the only Philippine carrier with dedicated freighters – two ATRs capable of carrying as much as seven tons of cargo in one uplift, along with one recently-converted A330 freighter.

“As we continue to weather this pandemic, we at Cebu Pacific are driven by our purpose and mission to serve others in this time of need,” said Candice Iyog, Cebu Pacific Vice President for Marketing & Customer Experience of Cebu Pacific Air. “We are always more than ready to help in any way we can, as have been and always will be committed to serve our fellowmen– indeed when like-minded partners come together, we truly become stronger as Juan.”

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War... from page 4

It capitulates in the face of collective social and physical distancing. It bows before good personal hygiene. It is helpless when you take your destiny in your own hands by keeping them sanitized as often as possible.

This is not a time to cry about bread and butter like spoilt children. After all, the Holy book tells us that man shall not live by bread alone. Let's obey and follow the instructions of the authorities. Let's flatten EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late LORENZO UY LIMKETKAI , who died on April 27, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Manila, that said decedent died intestate, without Will or Testament, and without any outstanding debts in favor of any person or entity; that the said decedent, at the time of his death, left certain conjugal real properties as follows; Parcel 1- Tax Declaration No. G-011747 (building) situated at Limketkai Drive, Brgy. 35, Cagayan de Oro City, Parcel 2- TCT No. 137-2019001272 situated at Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City, containing an area of 864 square meters, more or less, Parcel 3- TCT No. 137-2019001273 situated at Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City, containing an area of 464 square meters, more or less, Parcel 4- TCT No. 137-2019001274 situated at Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City, containing an area of 860 sqaure meters, more or less, Parcel 5- TCT No. 137-2019001275 situated at Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City, containing an area of 417 square meters, more or less, Parcel 6- TCT No. 43125 situated at Poblacion Medina, Misamis Oriental, containing an area of 1,000 square meters, more or less, Parcel 7- TCT No. 136-2011000874 situated at Poblacion Medina, Misamis Oriental, containing an area of 153 square meters, more or less, Parcel 8- TCT No. 136-2018000868 situated at Tubajon, Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental, containing an area of 1,000 square meters, more or less, Parcel 9- TCT NO. 136-2018000897 situated at Tubajon, Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental, containing an area of 1,480 square meters, Parcel 10- TCT NO. 136-2018000896 situated at Tubajon, Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental, containing an area of 1, 182 square meters, more or less, Parcel 11- CCT No. 004-2018097416 (one unit condominium) situated at Unit No. 27F-0011, Podium Parking 1, Vista 309 Katipunan Ave., Loyola Heights, Quezon City, with an area of 30.3 square meters, Parcel 12- CCT No. 004-2018097415 (one unit condominium) situated Unit No. 27F-0011, Podium Parking 1, Vista 309 Katipunan Ave., Loyola Heights, Quezon City, with an area of 12.5 square meters, Parcel 13- CCT No. 31023 (one unit condominium) situated Slot 6, Basement 1, Fort Palm Spring Condominium, 30th st., corner 1st Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila, with an area of 12.50 square meters, Parcel 14- CCT No. 31021 (one unit condominium) situated Slot 3, Basement 1, Fort Palm Spring Condominium, 30th st., corner 1st Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila, with an area of 12.50 square meters, Parcel 15- CCT No. 31022 (one unit condominium) situated Slot 4, Basement 1, Fort Palm Spring Condominium, 30th st., corner 1st Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila, with an area of 12.50 square meters, Parcel 16- CCT No. 31063 (one unit condominium) situated Unit No. 26D, 26th Floor, Fort Palm Spring Condominium, 30th st., corner 1st Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila, with an area of 12.50 square meters, that the said decedent also left certain personal properties, as follows a.

Philippine National Bank (PNB) Current account, Limketkai Drive with Bank Account No. 4108-70003559, b. Philippine National Bank (PNB) Current account, Limketkai Drive with Bank Account No. 4108-70000-567, c. Banco de Oro (BDO) Savings Account, Limketkai Drive with Bank Account No. 1005-0009-818, d.

Banco de Oro (BDO) Current Account, Limketkai Drive with Bank Account No. 1005-8001-708, e. Banco de Oro (BDO) Current Account, Limketkai Drive with Bank Account No. 1100-5006-2298, f.

Bank of the Philippine Island (BPI) Peso account, Limketkai Drive with Bank Account No. 2053-0092-07 with Ref. No. BRO20520200219005, and has been the subject of an EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE, filed by the heirs of LORENZO UY LIMKETKAI I, per DOC #267; PAGE #54; BOOK #64; Series of 2020 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. ALPHON R. LAGAMON. BWM: April 7, 14 & 21, 2021

the COVID-19 curve. Let's exercise patience. Let's be our brothers' keeper. In no time, we shall regain our freedom, enterprise and socializing.

In the midst of EMERGENCY, we practice urgency of service and the urgency of love for others.

God bless us all!

Crash... from page 4

greatest risk is never taking one.” If you do not believe in yourself, no one else will!

Instead of saying, “I’ve never done that,” say, “I can learn how.” Always look for the opportunity to grow and learn from every situation and experience.

You were created to succeed. Won’t you ask your Maker to help you reach your potential by changing your wrong attitudes, habits and character traits? With Him in charge, He can daily lead you into the life of personal and professional success He created you to have and enjoy. Just think a minute.

Marker... from page 12

writer Rafael Roces and Blanche Walker Jurika, the mother in-law of guerilla leader Charles "Chick" Parsons. The execution took place at the Manila Chinese Cemetery.

One of the perpendicular streets which links Burgos to Apolinar Velez streets in Cagayan de Oro City has been named in his honor.

P h i l i p p i n e historian Ambeth Ocampo describes Montalván as a "World War II hero of Mindanao".

BGen Restituto L. Ag u i l ar , ( re t . ) , N HC P Executive Director, and DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That the late SPOUSES HILARIO DARON who died intestate on December 3, 2012 at Zone 4, Agusan, Cagayan de Oro City and CLARITA DARON died on April 26, 2014 at Zone 4 Agusan, Cagayan de Oro City, at the time of his death left a parcel of land with Transfer Certificate of title No. T-43740 situated in the Barrio of Agusan, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of nine hundred eighteen (918) square meters, more or less, and has been the subject of an DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SALE, filed by the heirs of HILARIO DARON and CLARITA DARON, in favor of ANALIZA S. MORTOS, per DOC #227; PAGE #46; BOOK #38; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. REYNALDO A. VITORILLO. BWM: April 7, 14 & 21, 2021

former Chief of the Veterans Memorial and Historical Division, Philippine Veterans A f f ai rs O f f i c e ( P VAO ) acknowledges much remains to be done in giving Filipino patriots and heroes of World War II the respect and recognition they deserve.

“The Second World War pro duced t hous ands of heroes but very few of them were known,” Aguilar notes.

“Unlike in the Philippine Revolution and Fil-Am War where the concentration of large-scale fighting was in the 8 provinces around Manila, with some in various provinces, resistance to Japanese invasion and occupation was from Batanes to Tawi-Tawi.”

“After the war, there were over 400,000 guerrillas who were recognized. Add to these the over 100,000 who died fighting for our country.

This was a big percentage to our population which was 18 million at the outbreak of war.”

“Every veteran who fought for our country’s freedom are heroes that we must treasure.

We are the beneficiaries of their sacrifices for fighting for the freedom we enjoy today.

Their investment was their blood, sweat and tears.”

“It is time for us to rediscover the unsung and unknown heroes in our family and we will be surprised to know that we have the blood of heroes in our veins. It is our duty in this generation to honor our heroes.”

QR...

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QR code contact tracing) can tamper your bank accounts, that is (an) irresponsible commentary. We do our best to serve the people, and then you get these baseless commentaries)," he said.

Moreno, a banker and a lawyer by profession, pointed out that bank accounts are protected by the country's stringent bank secrecy laws.

Moreno said the local government is in the thick of dialogues with the business sector and other stakeholders on the QR code requirement, based on an ordinance passed in February this year.

The system is supposed to be implemented last month but ran into some technical problems, prompting the city government to extend the dry run until next month.

City residents and visitors can apply for the QR code through the Higalaa Web Portal, which is integrated

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Moreno war ned any unfounded claims on the cont ac t t racing system could jeopardize the city's vaccination program. (PNA)

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efficiency and conservation plan or the NEECP,” and for the agency to set up a database that can provide handy information on energy consumption as well as the application of energyefficient and renewable energy technologies.

The enforcement of the NEECP, he laid down, shall be aided by a committee to “provide strategic directions in the implementation of the government energ y management program that seeks to reduce monthly consumption of electricity and petroleum products.”

Velasco stressed that “the first order of the day is to set up a national plan so that everyone will be on the same page,” calling further on the LGUs and all government agencies “to ensure efficient use of energy in their offices, facilities and transportation units.”

In fact, as desired by most relevant stakeholders in the energy sector, it should have been the DOE showcasing ‘best practices’ in energy efficiency and conservation at its offices.

Unfortunately though, the lead implementer of the country’s energy efficiency law cannot still “practice what it preaches” within its very own territory because the DOE offices still fall short from being EE-compliant — and this is also a dilemma for most government agencies.

Velasco likewise called on the DOE to “develop minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) for energy consuming products,” and for the agency to cast the pathway toward the EEC law’s mandate for “vehicle manufacturers and dealers to comply with government fuel economy standards.”

While there are current challenges in the i mpl e me nt at i on of t he various prescriptions of the EE&C Law, the House leader noted that the sector must extensively capture the ‘jobs machine’ potential of

energy efficiency especially for the more than 4.2 million Filipinos forced out from their jobs by the health crisis.

“We need to tap the potential of (the) sector especially during this pandemic when many of our countrymen are out of jobs.

Energy efficiency is largely untapped here and could be a source of employments,” Velasco contended.

Based on the estimates of the Philippine Energy Efficiency Alliance (PE2 Alliance), if the targeted capital mobilization will be concretized, prospective energy efficiency projects in the country could generate as much as 9.0 million jobs – which is double the current workplace displacements caused by the pandemic.

The House Speaker further cited that for every P50 million invested in energy efficiency ventures, it was calculated that such redounds to 37.2 jobs being created.

“Energy efficiency projects have minimal environmental impacts; and still the leastcost means for the country to meet its energy security objectives and greenhouse gas emission reduction obligations,” he indicated.

Citing concepts set forth by the Paris-headquartered International Energy Agency (IEA), Velasco recapitulated that energy efficiency is “the first fuel because it will continue to be the cheapest, fastest and most untapped energy resource that can be quickly deployed to bring short, medium and longterm energy security goals as well as comply with the Paris climate agreement.”

Banana...

from page 1 that will generate at least 350 jobs mostly for the local residents, including women.

“We are the first big-ticket investor here. Palimbang is very different now with its highly improved peace and order condition, unlike before when a mere mention of the town sent shiver or fear to outsiders,” he said.

“We are investing here to help the town and its residents rise from poverty through the jobs and the other economic activities that will be spurred by our investment,” he added.

Palimbang was the scene

of one of the most horrific atrocities committed by state forces against the Moro people. In 1974, some 1,500 male Moros were massacred—some ordered to dig their own graves along the shorelines—in what has been infamously known as the Malisbong Massacre, according to published documentations and testimonies of survivors.

The victims were herded inside the mosque in Barangay Malisbong where some of them were shot to death by soldiers, which the victims’ families dubbed as a blatant abuse of former President Ferdinand Marcos’s martial law regime.

But that’s a thing of the past and the town and its people are now moving on, Ulangkaya said, adding that he is hoping that other investors will follow suit.

MAM Agri Venture has sought a P100-million loan from a government bank to finance the initial investment for the banana plantation and related facilities such as a packing plant, he said.

T he c omp any broke ground on March 28, the same day that the Army’s 603rd Infantr y Brigade, which is based in Lebak, Sultan Kudarat, also held a groundbreaking ceremony for its headquar ters in Barangay San Roque here.

Ulangkaya said they expect to start shipping their fresh banana produce abroad within this year.

Un i f r utt i , b a s e d on the agreement with MAM Agri Venture, will provide te chnic a l assist ance in banana growing and selling the harvests to markets in Japan, Korea, the United Arab Emirates, China and Israel, he added.

Ulangkaya’s wife Meriam, MAM Agro Venture treasurer, said that table-dish bananas are in great demand in other countries.

“The supply coming from the Philippines is not enough to meet the demand in the foreign markets,” she told MindaNews.

Mrs. Ulangkaya, whose f am i ly hai ls f rom t h is municip a lity, s aid t hat besides the MAM Agri Venture, the family is also putting up hardware and grocery stores to cater to the needs of the locals.

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NHCP approves historical marker for Kagay-anon Patriot

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HE National Historical Commission of the Philippines has approved the installation of a historical marker to honor the late World War II patriot Antonio Julian Montalván.

Signed by Dr. Rene R. Escalante, NHCP Chairman of the Board, the approved text in Pilipino reads:

By MIKE BAÑOS

Antonio Julian Montalván y Corrales (Feb. 8, 1906 - Aug. 30, 1944) was a member of an espionage team as G-2, MC Liaison and Intelligence Officer, of the 10th Military District under Col. Wendell W. Fertig in Mindanao, who reported directly to Gen. Douglas MacArthur.

“He was a medical doctor, first assigned at the Misamis Provincial Hospital (now the Northern Mindanao Medical Center), then to Cebu, then Palompon in Leyte,” said his namesake and nephew anthropologist and columnist Antonio J. “Nono” Montalvan II. “He later served as public health doctor in Iligan.”

When the war began,

he was the personal medic of Col. Wendell W. Fertig, head of the organized guerrilla resistance in Mindanao under the 10th Military District, United States Forces in the Philippines. He was recruited to serve as a spy by their cousin and brother-inlaw Senator José Ozámiz.

The group helped establish coastal radio relay stations in Mindanao, Visayas and Southern Luzon. Later, he became part of a Manila spy network.

Montalván first served as courier between Manila and Mindanao. The boat would land in Pagbilao, Quezon near Tayabas. Then he would proceed to Manila to get in touch with the Manila

spy network (Spyron).

Then newly married to Rosario Llamas, a cousin of Virginia Llamas Romulo, -- the first Mrs. Carlos P. Romulo—he was arrested by the Japanese Kempeitai in Lucena, Tayabas town, in the house of his mother inlaw Doña Tecla Capistrano Llamas. He was about to pack his bags for another clandestine boat trip to Mindanao after completing three successful trips when he was betrayed by one of the carpenters working in house.

The Japanese later detained and tortured him in Fort Santiago and at the Old Bilibid Prisons in Manila.

On August 30, 1944 he was executed by

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Antonio Julian Montalvan on his graduation from UST Medical School in 1934. (courtesy of Antonio J. Montalvan II)

decapitation with the group of Senator José Ozámiz, and the Elizalde Group of Manila which included the MARKER/PAGE 11