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MinDA budget THE Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) asked the government to allocate the southern islands at least 20% of the national budget next year to support agriculture and aquaculture projects which will improve livelihoods. At a hearing conducted by the House Committee on Mindanao Affairs, MinDA Undersecretary Romeo M. Montenegro said the agency hopes for increased National Government investment in Mindanao, especially in agriculture. “We hope that the 2022 budget, the last budget cycle of this administration, will at least deliver for Mindanao around 20% of the national budget allocation at the minimum,” he said.

Fund-sourcing SPEAKER Lord Allan Jay Q. Velasco said economic managers are studying how to fund the proposed third stimulus package designed to revive the economy. In a statement Tuesday, Mr. Velasco said following a meeting with the Department of Budget and Management and the Department of Finance last week that both departments are looking into possible funding sources for the proposed Bayanihan to Arise as One Act, known informally as Bayanihan III. “I am very thankful to (Finance) Secretary (Carlos G.) Dominguez (III) and (Budget) Secretary (Wendel E.) Avisado for recognizing the importance of Bayanihan III in addressing financial gaps to better manage the government’s response to the impact of the pandemic,” Mr. Velasco said.

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ROUND 30 vials of CoronaVac vaccines were among the items damaged in a fire that broke out in one of the buildings of the Misamis Oriental Capitol Wednesday evening. Supt. Alan Cabot, District Fire Director, said the vaccine container was safe, but unsure if these can still be used since storage of the vaccines requires low temperatures. "The (Covid-19 vaccine) container remained sealed and unharmed, but we are not certain as to whether the

ABLAZE. A huge fire struck the Misamis Oriental Provincial Health Office Wednesday evening damaging at least P1.4 million worth of properties including dozens of Sinovac vaccines. photo by gerry lee gorit

Muslim pilgrims to get Sinovac jab By FROILAN GALLARDO, MindaNews

A PORTION of the latest Sinovac shipment intended for Northern Mindanao had been given to Muslims who are planning to go on a hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, an official of the Department of Health in Region 10 said.

This as Muslims started fasting as the month of Ramadan began Tuesday amid calls from their leaders to obser ve strict health protocols when going to the mosques. Emiliano Galban Jr., DOH-10 spokesperson, said

they have allotted almost 1,000 of the 22,000 Sinovac doses that arrived at the SINOVAC/PAGE 11

temperature inside was still working or compromised," he told reporters. Apart from the Covid-19 vaccines, other vaccine vials for polio and anti-rabies were also stored in the building where the Provincial Health Office (PHO), MisOr Cares, RAZED/PAGE 11

Severe tropical storm approaches PAR By MINDANEWS

MALAYBALAY City – A severe tropical storm with the international name “Surigae” was spotted 1,095 kilometers east of Mindanao as of 10 a.m. Thursday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services

Administration (Pagasa) said in an 11 a.m. advisory. Surigae carried maximum sustained winds of 95 kph near the center with gustiness of up to 115 kph near the center, and was moving STORM/PAGE 11

RUBYFISH. A buyer weighs Japanese rubyfish locally known as “buyobod” in Mabua, a fishing village in Surigao City. Buyobod sells at 200 pesos a kilo. mindanews photo by roel n . catoto

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THE new chairperson of the Cagayan de Oro City Historical and Cultural Commission (CHCC) vowed Wednesday to continue the rehabilitation of the "Museo de Oro." Nicolas Aca made the assurance a day after he and the new set of CHCC members took their oath before Mayor Oscar Moreno, who appointed them to a fresh three-year mandate. Aca said he and the new CHCC board plan to continue the reconstruction of the city museum after it was shelved in 2018 following the death of Dr. Erlinda Burton, the thenchairperson. "At least we can continue it (museum expansion) as a legacy to our predecessors, especially for Dr. Burton," he said, adding that the new officers in the commission have yet to set its first official meeting after they were sworn in on Tuesday. Aca said CHCC is also

set to review the city's street names and identify which personalities have made significant contributions and impact on the city's history, indicating that some street names might be replaced or modified based on the group's initial framework. Aca is an avant-garde performance artist and resident curator at the Museum of Three Cultures, managed by the Capitol University. The other appointed CHCC's members are Clara Marie Asuncion GonzalesElizaga, veteran mediaman Froilan O. Gallardo, Patrick U. Gabutina, and Kristian Ian S. Sulmayor. The commission serves as an advisory body to the mayor. It is tasked to promote local history, protect and preserve historical and cultural heritage sites and buildings, and enrich Cagayan de Oro City’s culture, traditions, customs, and practices. (PNA)

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MAFAR-BARMM opens market stalls for Ramadan C O TA B AT O C i t y – The Ministr y of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Agrarian Reform of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Reg i on i n Mu s l i m M i n d a n a o (MAFAR-BARMM) has opened market stalls at the government center here particularly intended for the “breaking of the fast” of Muslims during Ramadan. “The stalls which offer freshly cooked food and beverages, fruits, vegetables, as well as agri-fishery products are opened for one month during Ramadan from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. daily,” MAFAR Minister Mohammad Yacob told reporters here Thursday. Launched on Wednesday afternoon, the “MAFARLENGKE 2.0” has a total of 17 food exhibitors

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from the provinces of Maguindanao and Lanao del Sur are participating in the month-long event. Also, agri-fishery products from the other BARMM provinces of Basilan, Sulu, and TawiTawi; and the 63 villages in North Cotabato that now form part of the autonomous region, are being showcased. “The products sold at the stalls will benefit not only the consumers or employees inside the BARMM government center but also improve the livelihood of joining farmers and fisherfolk heavily affected by the pandemic,” Yacob said. The annual observance of Ramadan is regarded as one of the five pillars of Islam. During the period, Muslims abstain from

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food and drinks, including water, and devote more time to prayers, and acts of charity to improve selfdiscipline and sacrifice. Each day, before dawn, Muslims observe a pre-fast meal called the “suhoor”. During sunset,

families break the fast with the “iftar.” This year’s Ramadan, which started on April 13, is tentatively scheduled to end either May 12 or May 13 depending on the sighting of the next crescent or new moon. (PNA)

During the last episode of "Talakayan sa PIA: COVID-19 Series," Dr. Ian Christian Gonzales, cluster head of the Communicable Disease Cluster of DOH-10, reveals that the secret to the successful vaccination utilization lies on the "three strengths" namely, intensified coordination, quick adjustment to the situation through quick substitution list and good logistics management. (VPSB/PIA10)

'3 strengths' key to 107% vaccination utilization in Normin CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY--The COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Northern Mindanao has exceeded the 100 percent mark, hitting 107 percent vaccination utilization, which the Department

of Health (DOH)10 attributed it to the "three strengths" namely, intensified coordination, quick adjustment to the situation through quick substitution list and good logistics management. This was revealed by Dr. Ian Christian Gonzales, cluster head of the Communicable Disease Cluster of DOH10 during the recent episode of Talakayan sa PIA: COVID-19 Series. “We have an intensified coordination with both private and public hospitals together with various local government units through their mayors and municipal or city health officers. As early as January when we learned that vaccines would be arriving in the first quarter, we already made our ground works,” Dr. Gonzales said. Also, to avoid the gap during the vaccination implementation, the DOH prepared a quick substitution list. Gonzales said there were instances that vaccination rollout was deferred due to high blood pressure of target individuals and refusal to be vaccinated. To fill in the gap, DOH-10 called nearby hospitals in the next batch so they can resume vaccination. Gonzales said the region has also good logistics management [the NORMIN/PAGE 11

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IDC Chairman & CEO for the Philippine European Summit ITALPINAS Development Corporation (IDC) Chairman and CEO, Architect Romolo V. Nati, has been invited to participate as a speaker at the 15th Philippine European Studies, with the theme "The Mask We Share: Advancing the Individual's Role in the Collective Climate Action in the

Time of Pandemic” to be held on April 17, 2021, via Facebook live show. The event program has some very prominent speakers lined up such as Dr. Marilen Balolong, Associate Professor for Public Health at UP Manila, Ms. Rio Grace Otara, Youth Programme Officer at United Nations

Population, and Mr. Jean-Pascal van Ypersele Former IPCC ViceChair (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change). This event will address a mutually and beneficial common feature between the Philippines and Europe. As an expert in green and sustainable architecture, Arch. Nati is expected to emphasize the advantages of promoting sustainable buildings in secondary and tertiary cities explaining that aside from reducing the overall impact on the environment and on human health. Arch. Nati believes that green buildings are the key for property developers to achieve sustainable urban development in an environmentally friendly manner. Such structures are defined as environmentally responsible and resource-efficient over their full life cycles and proven to be costeffective with reduced energy requirements. Current IDC’s green projects, Primavera City, in uptown Cagayan de Oro, and the latest high-rise eco-friendly Miramonti Green Residences in Sto. Tomas, Batangas, has been awarded as Best-Development Mixed-use Development in the Philippines, by the International Property Awards-Asia Pacific, a highly acclaimed award in the worldwide property industry. With today’s demand for sustainability, IDC has always been a company that stood by its design philosophy in committing to build sustainable real estate projects in harmony with the environment to bring value to investors, end-users, and the community.

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Make someone happy Think a minute… There were two sick men who shared a room in a hospital. The man whose bed was by the window was allowed to sit up for an hour each day to help drain the fluid from his lungs. But the other man had to spend all of his time lying flat on his back. These two sick men talked for hours every day. They talked about their wives and families, their jobs, and their many life experiences. Each day when the man by the window sat up in his bed for an hour, he told his roommate all the things he could see outside the window, especially the park with its lovely pond and gardens. This made the other man so happy that he eagerly looked forward to that one hour every day as he listened to his roommate talk about the people and beauty of the world outside their hospital window. One night the man by the window died in his sleep. The other man who shared his room was deeply saddened. He g re at l y m i s s e d h i s roommate who had shared with him about the beautiful

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information about restrictions and travel information is critical to rebuilding traveler confidence in the wake of COVID-19. Since July 2020, there have been almost 10 million clicks on travel advisories from across Expedia Group's core brands and in the month of March 2021 alone, more than 1.7 million clicks, a 97% increase from the month prior, suggesting an increased desire to travel as the industry recovers. Travellers are also turning to OTAs for trip planning ne arly 25% more t han pre-pandemic, according to a recent Expedia Group study. The COVID-19 Travel Advisor is well-positioned to communicate information about restrictions and safety measures at scale, and will act as an important step forward in boosting traveler

confidence in the coming months. “Travellers are inundated with conflicting information about where and how they can safely travel as the COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues. This makes it challenging for our travel partners to know how and when to best position themselves online to capture fluctuating demand,” said Cyril Ranque, President, Travel Partners Group at Expedia Group. “We teamed up with sherpa to seamlessly integrate a solution into our apps, websites, and customer communications. Our goal is to reduce friction for travelers, and also further support our travel partners across lodging, air, car and cruise by removing the timeheavy task of managing individual traveler queries ab out re st r i c t i ons and travel requirements for

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each destination. It’s another step in the right direction of connecting the right supply with the right demand, at the right time.” The COVID-19 Advisor supports the entire traveler journey, whether customers are trying to decide where to travel or have already booked a trip. To align with traveler needs and preferences, each Expedia Group consumer TOOL/PAGE 11

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JAY LEDESMA PA N D E M I C h i t s t h e market anew. Soon after the government announced that the National Capital Region plus some nearby provinces will be placed under ECQ for at least two weeks, the market plunged back to the 6,400 level and heavy foreign selling was observed. The Philippine stock market ushered 2021 already at around 7,200 level. As may be expected, these movements brought

again some jitters to our investors. Life insurance clients who own investment products (variable unit link) are probably feeling restless and anxious right now. And they're not alone. The majority of Filipinos are ner vous t hat t heir personal financial standing will be impacted by the prolonged stricter quarantine restrictions. As the general sentiment remains cautious amid the uncertainty on the extension of the “NCR plus bubble” and with the market behaving with little predictability, it is imperative that we help our clients stay calm and make informed decisions. How do we then keep our clients from pushing the panic button and ensure their financial goals are on track? Remind them of their investment goals. When

people get anxious and e m ot i on a l a b out t h e i r investments, they often lose sight of the reasons why they invested in the first place. This often leads to some irrational decisions being made. We usually invest to meet our medium to longterm goals... goals that will require at least 3-5 years time horizon. It’s usually for our child’s college education, or for major purchases, or for our own retirement. And historically, following a significant dip, the market recovers after a year or two. As the money invested is for a long-term purpose and is not needed now, our clients should be reminded of this fact thus avoiding cause to panic. That’s why honest-togoodness financial planning should be done with our clients. I know some friends

who have asked the help of their financial advisors to navigate and cushion the impact of the pandemic by discussing and adjusting their short- and long-term financial goals. Identifying our short and long-term money goals is a critical step. Money for short-term and emergency needs should be kept on savings instruments. It should not be invested for a potential upside. Doing this is very risky and is a sure cause of panic attacks. Help them create the right attitude and mindset. One of the best ways we can help our clients, either in good times and bad, is to help them create the right attitude and perspective. When the market is up, we need to remind them not to get too excited, as most would have the tendency to cash in already their gains. PANIC/PAGE 11

True love is open to anything

JHAN TIAFAU HURST world outside their window. The other man asked if his bed could be moved to the window where his friend had been, so he himself could see the beauty outside. But when he turned his head to look out the window, he was shocked to see nothing but a dirty blank wall! When he told the nurse all the things outside their window that his roommate had described to him, the nurse said to him: “Your friend who sat by the window was blind. He could not see anything. I think he wanted to make your life happier.” Jesus teaches that we are much more blessed and satisfied when we give to HAPPY/PAGE 11

INDEED, if your love is true, that is, it is a love that is a vital participation of God's love for all his creation, especially for man, then it is open to anything. That love remains steadfast and continues to grow and to be creative irrespective of how it is received by the object of such love. It can be received well or not, it can be reciprocated generously or be betrayed. Regardless of the fate it falls into, that love will remain faithful. Thus, St. Paul once said: “If we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot disown himself.” (2 Tim 2,13) This basic truth about true love should be known and appreciated by everyone of us, and especially those who are into some commitments, like married people and those with special vocations. They have to pattern their love and sense of commitment after God’s love. When God, for example, decided to create the universe, which he did not have to do

since he is already all perfect, needing nothing, he did so out of pure love. And this pure love can be seen in its highest degree when he created angels and men where he took the risk that his love and goodness would not be reciprocated properly. God was and is open to anything because of pure love. This is the kind of love that we should try our best to cultivate in ourselves too. It’s purely gratuitous, and even more, it will do everything to recover the beloved even if the latter not only not corresponds to that love but also betrays and goes against that love. That is why when someone tells me that he is doubting whether he really has the vocation to the priesthood because of a certain problem or difficulty he is encountering, or whether she has to remain with her husband who has been found to have cheated on her, etc., I would simply tell her to look at God, at Christ,

who even told us to love our enemies. Many people think that love is all sweet and beautiful. That, of course, is the ideal state of love which can only take place in heaven, when everything is resolved. And it’s good that we look forward to that ideal state and do everything to at least have an anticipated taste of it. But while here on earth, our love cannot avoid suffering. In fact, our love would be proven genuine when lived in the crucible of all kinds of suffering here on earth. This truth about love should be more highlighted these days. This is what Christ has shown us with his passion and death. That is why he once said that “greater love has no man than this, that a man lays down his life for his friends.” (Jn 15,13) Let us hope that we can hear less and less complaints and lamentations whenever some difficulty and suffering would

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ROY CIMAGALA come our way in carrying out our duties and living out our commitments and vocation. Rather, let us hope that more and more of us would welcome these difficulties and suffering, seeing in them opportunities to grow and develop a greater love. Let us remember that love by definition has no limits. It is given without measure, without calculation. With Christ, we can learn to have this kind of love. Email: roycimagala@gmail. com

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CEBU-BASED Vivant Corp. said on Wednesday that its net income attributable to its parent firm fell by 38% to P1.4 billion for the fullyear 2020, as revenues declined. In its annual report shared with the local bourse, Vivant said total revenues slid 37% to P3.8 billion last year compared with P6 billion in 2019. The drop was partly caused by lower power sales at P1.9 billion, a 47% decrease year on year. The firm also noted that its subsidiary Vivant Energy Corp. did not record energy sales after its independent power producer administrator (IPPA) agreement with state-led Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. was terminated in October 2019. It said the decline in energy sales was mitigated by its subsidiaries’ improved revenues. Corenergy’s retail electricity supply business posted a 67% rise year on year, while ET Energy Island Corp.’s sales of PROFIT/PAGE 9

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HE online presence of businesses proved most useful during the pandemic as physical restrictions continue to be observed. Facebook's Emerging Trends Research showed that marketers who were able to pivot digitally amid the health crisis gained profits and it is more likely that consumers will continue to choose online shopping for their convenience. The study indicated 87 percent of respondents are willing to spend more for ease of access to products or services. About 12,500 people across 14 countries, including the

Philippines, were studied for changes in consumer behavior in 2020. Among Philippines-based respondents, 93 percent said they highly consider convenience and price when deciding on what to purchase. “Research tells us that we should draw inspiration from the fact that for most consumers, the best journey is no journey at all. And by putting your customer first, you can eliminate friction, inspire discovery, and maybe even set a new standard in convenience,” Facebook Philippines country director John Rubio said during a virtual

presentation on Tuesday. Live selling Live Selling, a rising Facebook trend where a business sells auction-style or an inventory show-and-tell in real-time through Facebook or Instagram Live, also gained steam in recent months, with one in four people surveyed having browsed such activity on social media. The research showed that 87 percent of Filipino respondents said that social media allowed them to interact more and deepen their relationship with brands. Respondents in the Philippines were described in the study as adventurous shoppers, with 80

percent interested in trying new and different ways of shopping. Often done in an entertaining fashion with real-time questions and answers, promotions, and games, Live Shopping had 85 percent of respondents say they expect the experience to increase this year. Upgrading the marketplace Preference for payment modes and where to shop is largely fueled by convenience, with 90 percent of respondents opting for mobile payments should they be made more available. The same percentage of those surveyed also wished shopping ONLINE/PAGE 9

PH manufacturing sector posts growth in March THE country’s manufacturing score in March this year posted growth as production volume and purchasing activity continue to rise, the IHS Markit manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) report said. The report released Monday shows that Philippine manufacturing PMI in March pegged at 52.2, but lower than its score in February at 52.5. Indices above the neutral score of 50 indicate growth

of the sector, while below 50 reflect deterioration. “The Philippines manufacturing sector ended the first quarter on a positive note with a modest expansion recorded in March. Promisingly, output volumes rose despite a moderation in a new order growth,” IHS Markit Shreeya Patel said. The report added that subdued foreign client demand was mainly brought by restrictions abroad due to rising coronavirus disease

2019 (Covid-19) cases. Hiring activities of manufacturers continue to fall for 13 consecutive months, but employment contraction last month was the softest since March 2020, IHS Markit said. “Employment levels fell only marginally with anecdotal evidence suggesting that this was mostly voluntary, and not due to cost-cutting efforts at firms,” Patel added. Philippines-based manufacturers said they

face supply chain pressures such as longer lead times for inputs and delivery. The report said firms are expected to increase their inventory to minimize future shortages due to delays. Meanwhile, price pressures are also rising. “A key area of concern, however, continues to be rising price pressures. Material shortages were often blamed for the higher costs incurred by firms. A sustained increase in client demand, however, allowed

some firms to partially pass on rising expenses,” Patel said. Outlook production for the next 12 months remained in positive territory, IHS Markit survey showed. However, businesses were less optimistic in March than in February. “The degree of optimism posted below the long-run trend, suggesting that the global pandemic continues to weigh on expectations,” the report added. (PNA)

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Cayetano urges nat’l gov’t to consult LGUs on supporting livelihoods FORMER House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano on Wednesday urged the national government to work closely with the local government units (LGUs) in crafting livelihood measures, saying the leaders at the grassroots have the knowledge that will help the national government maximize the country’s resources. “Sa nasyonal minsan nakikita ko parang umiiwas at ibinabato sa lokal, eh wala naman po ang pera sa lokal, wala po ‘yung makinarya na

kailangan sa lokal,” Cayetano said in a radio interview with Aksyon Radyo Dagupan on April 14. (I sometimes see the national government seemingly avoiding the matter and throwing it to the local level. But neither the money nor the machinery are with the local governments.) Citing how the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines in Taguig became a success by consulting medical groups, business groups, and even religious leaders in the City during the LGU’s preparations,

he encouraged the national government to get the insights of the leaders at the grassroots to ensure that its economic programs will truly benefit the Filipinos down to the provinces. “Kung kaharap natin ngayon ang mga mayors at governors at sabihin natin, ‘Sige, name three industries na pwede natin tulungan.’ Tayo ang magtanong. ‘Ano ang kailangan n’yo? Farm-to-market roads? Organic seeds?” Cayetano said. (If we were face to face with the mayors and governors, let’s

Classroom Management By: LILANI B. ELMEDULAN Teacher II Tudela National High School

Classroom management is a set of methods and skills used by educators to assist students in being organized, alert, thoughtful, dis cipline d as wel l as being more academically productive. Classroom management when used correctly and effectively can help teacher maintain and control behavior that may hinder learning for the class or a particular student, while at the same time maximizing behaviors that enhance learning for the students. The effectiveness of classroom management depends on the ability of the teachers and learners to interact in an environment that encourages learning. Student’s att itude and

behavior towards teachers and other students in the classroom affect the relationships within the classroom setting. Today, each school in the education system has its own unique challenges. Each year new groups of children enters the schools. These children may be from different sociocultural, backgrounds; they may possess behavioral and learning problems. Teacher whether old and new must implement effective classroom management and children guidelines in order to have progressive classroom. Classroom management is a key element to establish a successful learning environment in any classroom. An effective

classroom management is affected by the characteristics of the students and their behavior. Student’s behavior is influence by their age, academic abilities, goals, interest, and home backgrounds (Everston, Emmer and Worsham, 2006). Classroom management is one of the most essential e l e m e nt s of te a ch i ng . Classroom management refers to the wide variety of skills and techniques that teachers use to keep students organized, orderly, focused, attentive, on task, and academically productive during a class. Therefore, without good classroom management the classroom will not be an environment of learning, rather it will be an environment of chaos.

Unity will light the torch LEA L. LABIAL SST-III Misamis Oriental General Comprehensive High School Don A. Velez Street, Cagayan de Oro City

The pandemic caused difficulties to different sectors and Education department is not an exception to this. In fact, Department of Education was forced to welcome and adopt new ways and strategies to cope up with the challenges. In the new normal, students are taught through modular and online learning. This is in lieu of the face-to-face classroom education which is currently discouraged to prevent exposure to the coronavirus. Modular method is the use of printed modules in delivering the lessons. There are modules crafted for each subject and are distributed to the large number of students. Online learning, on the other hand, is the use of Internet and personal computers, laptops, tabs or if not, cellphones in connecting with the advisers and subject teachers. Programmed online portal through the Internet serves as the classroom where discussions are being conducted. These are nothing but very new to

educational system. Though there are several schools which adopted distance learning before the pandemic, more than half of the entire population of the department is struggling. Needless to say, more resources, equipment and manpower are needed to realize the delivery of quality education. Yes, quality is necessary even in times that system we used to follow is being challenged, for children should be provided with high quality education, no matter what the circumstances are. This is why efforts in all forms are very important. Collaboration among local government units, national government agencies, schools, teachers, parents and students is important to allow continuity of education in the new normal. Indeed, in times when everything seems hopeless, it is true that unity will light the torch, the torch will blaze the trail. Then, everyone could finally see the path towards the end of the dark tunnel.

tell them, ‘Name three industries that we can help.’ Let us be the ones to ask. ‘What do you need? Farm-tomarket roads? Organic seeds?’) He cited as an example the construction of shared facilities in areas where farmers have no means to process their produce in large amounts, or encouraging farmers and fisherfolk to attend seminars by paying them using the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/ Displaced Workers (TUPAD) funds for each day that they would attend. “Ang nasyonal dapat magkilos-lokal. Kasi ‘pag lokal ka, nasa grassroots ka at talagang naghahanap ka ng problema para bigyan ng solusyon,” the Taguig-Pateros Representative said. (The national

Former House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano

government should act local. Because if you are local, you are at the grassroots and you really look for the problems so that you can give solutions.) At the same time, he called on all Filipinos to pray and have

faith as the country tries to overcome the various challenges brought about by the pandemic. “Prayers and faith move mountains. Let’s come together and really help each other,” Cayetano said.

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THE Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has extended P6.13 billion in loans to enterprises badly hit by the economic shock of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic and earmarked interest subsidies amounting to P27.13 million to local government units (LGUs) last year in line with its goal to help keep the productive sectors of the economy afloat during this global crisis. DBP president and chief executive officer Emmanuel Herbosa said that to provide the bank with additional resources to help fund these efforts and the country’s economic recovery program starting this year, it plans to issue a $300-million

bond by mid-2021, along with the second tranche of its sustainability bonds sometime in November. “These will not only provide the bank with the necessary liquidity to fuel the country’s economic recovery efforts but will also aid in the development of the Philippine capital markets moving forward,” Herbosa said in his presentation of DBP’s 2021 plans to Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III. As part of DBP’s innovative financing solutions, Herbosa said it is also planning to develop an LGU credit rating system together with the Department of Finance (DOF)attached Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF)

and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in support of the development of a bond market for LGUs. “Agri-Agra compliant bonds are also on the horizon as this will be timely upon the passage of the amendments to the AgriAgra Law in support of the development of agriculture and agrarian reform,” he said. Herbosa said DBP is also eyeing the development of an alternative trading system “in the near future” to anticipate the growth of the Philippine finance market. “Our finance market is maturing and more financial solutions are needed. The bank is in a good position to pioneer a system of exchange for new

market securities,” he added. Herbosa said that last year, the P6.13 billion in loans under the bank’s Rehabilitation Support Program on Severe Events (RESPONSE) program were approved for 25 private and public institutions to help sustain their operations during the pandemic and disbursement is already at P701.4 billion. Five LGUs with a total loan amount of P450 million were the beneficiaries in 2020 of the bank’s Assistance for Economic and Social Development (ASENSO) program and seven LGUs were provided financing assistance in the form of interest subsidies earmarked amounting to P27.13 million, he said. Herbosa said DBP also

granted a 60-day moratorium period for 627 of its loan accounts amounting to P130 billion in compliance with the provisions of Republic Act 11494, or the Bayanihan To Recover As One Act (Bayanihan 2). On top of assisting cashstrapped local governments during the pandemic, Herbosa said DBP is also supporting climate-crisis adaptation initiatives at the local level, which include the waste-toenergy projects that it expects to develop with LGU partners starting this year. Herbosa said this project will be financed by funds raised by the DBP, through its highly LOAD/PAGE 11

THE latest surge in coronavirus disease (Covid-19) infections is expected to result to belowtarget growth for the Philippine economy this year, Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III. “Well, I think it’s going to be lower than what we expected. This surge in the contagion, which is incidentally happening in Brazil, Canada, France, and Turkey, and other places is certainly not good for the economy,” he said in an interview over Bloomberg TV on Tuesday.

He estimates the latest lockdown to cost the economy “one half of 1 percent.” Economic managers have set a growth target, as measured by gross domestic product (GDP), of between 6.5 and 7.5 percent this year. The country is registering a surge in new cases since March this year, with the new recordhigh registered last April 2 at 15,310 infections. The government has initially set a week-long enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) for the National Capital

Region (NCR) and four nearby provinces-- Bulacan, Rizal, Cavite, and Laguna-- collectively called NCR Plus from March 29-April 4 but extended this for another week, or until April 11, to address the rising infections. Dominguez pointed out that despite this development, the death rate in the country remains below those of Western countries at 12 deaths per 100,000 individuals compared to over 150 deaths per 100,000 individuals in other countries. “We are coping with this surge and the best way we

thought to do it was to have a curtailment of activities especially in the Metro Manila area for at least two weeks,” he said. The country has imposed movement restrictions since mid-March 2020 but these have been eased following the drop in the number of infections to allow a recovery in domestic activity. Last year, the whole of Luzon, which accounts for around 70 percent of GDP, was placed under ECQ from March 17 until end-April, with the movement

restriction in NCR extended until end-May. Other areas around the country were also placed in various levels of movement restrictions to contain the spread of the virus. Because of the quarantine measures, domestic output registered a -9.5 percent print last year, with the second quarter figure posting a decades-long contraction of -16.9 percent. Meanwhile, Dominguez said the government continues to have fiscal leeway despite the TARGET/PAGE 9

2021 ECQ to hit GDP target: Dominguez

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The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)-10 signs a memorandum of agreement with Mynimo.com to amplify job opportunities amid the coronavirus disease (COVID)-19 pandemic, April 13. (RTP/PIA10)

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AGAYAN DE ORO CITY--In keeping the balance for health and economy, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)-10 signed a memorandum of agreement with Mynimo.com to amplify job opportunities amid the coronavirus disease (COVID)-19 pandemic, April 13. DOLE and other government agencies are exerting efforts to “keep people safe from COVID-19 but making sure that they still have jobs,” DOLE-10 Regional Director Albert Gutib said. Marking their second engagement with

Mynimo.com, Gutib said the company has been their partner in addressing problems on unemployment, underemployment, and job mismatch. For his part, Mynimo. com CEO and Founder Wesley Chiongbian said with their partnership with DOLE-10, they were able to gather over 32,000 applicants from JanuaryMarch 2021. Aside from aiding applicants to land a job that suits their skills, Chiongbian said Mynimo. com also helps companies rebuild their operations especially those that were highly affected by the implementation of various

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS OVER MOTOR VEHICLES KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late FAIDAH M. GURO who died on April 13, 2018, the deceased owned private motor vehicles, more particularly described as

And has been the subject of an EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS OVER MOTOR VEHICLES, filed by the heirs of FAIDAH M. GURO, in favor of FAISAMI M. GURO, per DOC #413; PAGE #83; BOOK #16; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry ATTY. ISIDRO Q. LICO. BWM: April 16, 23 & 30, 2021

community quarantine levels in the region. He added that connecting applicants and employers in the new normal is possible with their system. The partnership will also be the highlight for

this year's Labor Day celebration, May 1. Thorough guide for the applicants will be provided by Mynimo.com to DOLE-10 for information dissemination and easy access for candidates of all levels. (RTP/PIA10)

Gov't pours in programs, services to end insurgency in Claveria MISAMIS ORIENTAL-Fostering peace and working on sustainable development in Sitio Kalhaan, Barangay Minalwang, Claveria, here, the provincial government along with the national line agencies and civil society organizations led the launching of Claveria Municipal Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (MTFELCAC) and Adopt a Community Program, April 14. "Makasaysayon karon nga adlaw tungod kay nakab-ot na gyud nato ang maong pangandoy. Ang atong kalihukan karon nagsilbi lang nga pruweba nga dili imposible ang Whole-of-Nation approach sa pagsumpo sa insurhensiya," Cabinet Officer for Regional

Development and Security (CORDS)-10 Sec. Martin Andanar said as read by Philippine Information Agency (PIA)-10 Regional Director Franklin Gumapon. (This is a historical day since we have finally reached our dream. Our activity today serves as a proof that it is not impossible for the Whole0f-Nation approach to end insurgency) To empower the community through strong agricultural support, the Department of Agriculture (DA)-10 turned over 275 packs of vegetable seeds worth P35,750 and 10 bags of OPV corn seeds worth P15,000 to the said sitio through the One DA Adopt a Community Program. This, aside from PROGRAMS/PAGE 9

Performance Assessment in Science through Project DESC

(Demonstration, Experiment, Solving Problems and Capstone Tasks) By CARDAVYL G. MAATA

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Teaching and Learning at these times pose a lot of challenge for the teachers on how to rate their students academic performance especially in science since 50 percent pf the grades should come from performance assessments. As a teacher, Project DESC would be a great help by giving performance assessment in the modular form because project DESC involve four different performance tasks that can be given to students in a modular form.

Demonstration may include video clips or a step by step guide given to students so that they can perform a certain task easily. Experiments given are child friendly and does not require chemicals and science laboratory equipments, Solving problems is also a performance task since students need to compute or solve a problem using scientific method. Last butnot the least capstone tasks is a performance tasks suited for a finale activity which

may include writing a research, a song, poem or even making an output that will showcase insights gained from the modules. These types of strategies are used by teachers in a modular form hoping to provide quality education despite the crisis that we are all experiencing because teachers always think of their students learning even at the most difficult times. Thus, teachers' aim to teach will always prevail against the pandemic.

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financing for Covid-related programs since last year. L ast ye ar, t he government extended P5,000 to P8,000 cash aid to around 18 million lowincome households and to workers belonging to sectors greatly affected by the quarantine measures. For t his ye ar’s EC Q, the government is using the P23 billion untapped allocation under the Bayanihan 2 law as subsidy for around 80 percent of the population in the NCR Plus. To p r o v i d e a b o o s t in domestic economic a c t i v i t y l a s t y e a r, t h e Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) injected an equivalent of nearly P2 trillion in the financial system through, among others, the total of 200 b a s i s p oi nt s c ut i n t he central bank’s key policy rates and up to 200 basis points reduction in banks’ reserve requirement ratio. BSP also extended P840 billion worth of liquidity boost to the national government last year t h rou g h a P 3 0 0 bi l l i on short-term repurchase deal and a P540-billion cash advance. B oth of which have been redeemed and repaid last year. Last December, BSP’s policy-making Monetary B oard (MB) approved another P540 billion prov i s i on a l a dv an c e to the national government to help in the government’s recovery programs. Dominguez discounted another move to further tap the central bank for liquidity boost this year. “We will probably look to wind it down sometime late this year or early next ye ar, dep ending on t he situation,” he added. (PNA)

from their mobile phones was easier. In an interview, Rubio said in the coming months, Facebook will launch more tools to create a level of c o nv e n i e n c e t h at w i l l continue to satisfy consumers, particularly on payment options. "O ver the next year, more products that will offer convenience will be launched. Such as showing inventory faster, completing a sale much faster than what we do today, and incorporating in shops to make transactions," he said. High hopes T h e D e p a r t m e nt of Trade and Industry (DTI) has recorded a significant increase in online business registrations in 2020. Records from March 16 to August 31, the height of lockdowns last year, showed 73,276 online businesses registered. Experts said the online economy will outlive the pandemic and continue in the new normal. The possibilities opened by the Internet for businesses will make it difficult to live in the new normal without them, they said. “The online platform economy can indeed catalyze inclusive growth but we need to get the government to make that happen, especially in developing countries such as

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AFFIDAVIT OF SOLE ADJUDICATION That the late JUAN LABIS, who died last June 26, 2016 in Northern Mindanao Medical Center (NMMC), Capitol Compound, Cagayan de Oro City, that the said deceased, at the time of his death left personal Bank Deposit under Account No. 31410394-30 with the Land Bank of the Philippine (LBP) - Carmen Branch, Cagayan de Oro City, and has been the subject of an AFFIDAVIT OF SOLE ADJUDICATION, filed by the heirs of JUAN LABIS, per DOC #303; PAGE #60; BOOK #XIX; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. EMELITO J. MARQUIÑO. BWM: April 16, 23 & 30, 2021

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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 RAY RAPHAEL M. DAYRIT

CASE NO. R10-NC-PA-TH 2021-04-1473

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APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for the Issuance of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TH FREIGHT SERVICE on the route: WITHIN PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN REGION X ACCESSIBLE TO MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on April 20, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/its evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE (5) 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 13st day of April 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

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the Philippines,” Philippine Competition Commission chair Arsenio Balisacan said in previous reports. Asian Development Bank chief economist Yasuyuki Sawada also said in previous interviews that e-commerce accelerate d dur ing t he pandemic. “I think there’s going to be a permanent impact of digitalization and I think there are lots of positive aspects because online platforms can enhance market functioning and there’s a huge potential to make transactions more inclusive,” he said. (PNA)

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solar rooftop projects were up by 20%. Vivant President Arlo Angelo G. Sarmiento said the power generation business contributed 72% of the total income, followed by electricity distribution with a 27% share. “Despite the challenges and uncertainties faced in 2020, Vivant has remained in a healthy financial position, maintaining healthy profits albeit lower than 2019, which had been our strongest year,” Mr. Sarmiento was quoted as saying in the report. He said that the firm was able to secure a P3billion fixed-rate corporate note facility despite the challenging times that it faced last year. The proceeds f rom t h e f u n d - r a i s i n g activity will be used for the

growth initiatives of Vivant’s power and infrastructure businesses. Vivant also detailed its 20-year vision, saying it plans to become a “major conglomerate in the Philippines by 2040.” Tw o m o n t h s a g o , the company said its subsidiaries Vivant Energy and Amberdust Holdings Corp. were set to acquire equity shares by infusing P433.83 million in Senator Juan Miguel F. Zubiri’s two power firms in Bukidnon. The acquisition will allow Vivant’s continued expansion in Mindanao.

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the P2 million worth of solar power irrigation to be funded next year. The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA)-10 gave 150 pieces of coconut seedlings while PhilFIDA provided 100 pieces of abaca seedlings worth P40,000. Other attached agencies of DA-10 will also provide technical assistance through training and skills development to further assist farming and other agricultural activities in the area. "Ang DA andam mutabang sa inyo. Ang DA magpaduol sa inyuha (DA is

ready to help you. DA will bring services closer to you). We are committed to help especially Sitio Kalhaan," DA-10 Regional Director Carlene Collado said. Fo r t h e i r p a r t , t h e Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)-10 will provide skills training on carpentry, photovoltaic system solar panel, and agricultural crop production. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-10 and Philippine National Police (PNP)-10 also provided immediate aid to the community by distributing food packs and hygiene kits. DSWD-10 Regional Director Mari-Flor Dollaga said aside from t h e d i st r i bute d go o d s , DSWD could also provide assistance to community members on medical, burial or educational needs through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS). PNP-10 Regional Director Rolando Anduyan offered their mobile library while t he s cho ol site is st i l l b e i ng f i na l i z e d by t he local government and the Department of Education (DepEd). As for s e c ur it y, t he P h i l ippi n e A r my ( PA )

assured help through establishing about 10 forward bases or detachments in the municipality. MGen Andres Centino of PA said they will intensify military operations in the area together with PNP-10. Sharing his gratitude to the national line agencies and private organizations, Gov. Yevgeny Emano said they will make sure that the interventions will be properly handled by assigning some of his department heads to visit the area at least once a month. Wit h t he a ss i st anc e provided to the community, Emano said, "Dili na matintal o muhawa ang katawhan sa Kalhaan (People will no longer be tempted nor depart from Kalhaan)." Sitio Kalhaan has been the lair of the New People's Army (NPA) for the past years with its residents being subjected t o i n d o c t r i n at i o n a n d harassment. Commanding Officer of 58IB LTC Ricky Canatoy said they have launched numerous combat operations in the area and the need to restore Kalhaan for the Higaonon tribe became a priority of the unit. They have established the "Forward Operating Base Kalhaan," March 8 to secure the area. (RTP/PIA10)

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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

PRIME TRUCKING SERVICES Rep. by: RAY RAPHAEL M. DAYRIT CASE NO. R10-EV-TH 2021-04-1411 (2011-10-497)

COMMUTERS DRIVERS AND OPERATORS TRANSPORT COOPERATIVE (CDOTRANSCO) Rep. by: NESTOR D. BABOL CASE NO. R10-EV-PUJ 2021-04-1346

MASIMAG MULTI-PURPOSE COOP. Rep. by: DANILO S. DE LA VICTORIA SR. CASE NO. R10-EV-PUJ 2021-04-1280

RURAL TRANSIT OF MINDANAO, INC. CASE NO. R10-EV-PUB 2021-03-1141 (2006-10-229)

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APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUJ SERVICE on the line: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO TIKALAAN via COCINA TALAKAG and vice versa with the use of NINE (9) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on April 19, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. at this board on which date Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE (5) 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/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 13th day of April 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUB SERVICE on the route: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO VALENCIA CITY (BUKIDNON) and vice versa with the use of TWO (2) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on April 20, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at this board on which date Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE (5) 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/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 29th day of March 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

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APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to the Extend the Validity of the Certificate of Public Convenience with Amendment of Route to operate TH FREIGHT SERVICE on the route: WITHIN PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN REGION X ACCESSIBLE TO MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC and vice versa with the use of FOUR (4) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on April 20, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/its evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE (5) 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 13th day of April 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. (Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER BWM: April 16, 2021

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APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to the Extend the Validity of the Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUJ SERVICE on the line: CARMEN MARKET TO TALAKAG BUKIDNON and vice versa with the use of FIFTEEN (15) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on April 26, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/its evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE (5) 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/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARIMNG SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 29th day of March 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. (Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER BWM: April 16, 2021

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Media Wise Wins for the Business Community

PLATINUM in the time of pandemic! Amidst a global economic slump, a good sign that business recovery is on its way is when a prestigious award is handed out for excellence in public relations (or business) communication—such as Public Relations Society of the Philippines’s (PRSP’s) Anvil Platinum Award, the most sought after of the Anvil trophies, given to Media Wise Communications in 2020. Media Wise opens the season this year with yet another triumph, this time at the 18th Philippine Quill Awards on March 25, 2021 for FINEX 50: Leading on to Wider Frontiers, a coffeetable book for the Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines, the country’s premier organization for top-tier finance executives. The book won a Philippine Quill Excellence Award in the communication skills division (publications category). On the way to the platinum last year, Media Wise actually also won in 2020 the Anvil Gold Award, the International Association of Business Communicators

(IABC) Gold Quill Award of Merit, and the Philippine Quill Awards, all for the coffee-table book The Manila Jockey Club: The Front Runner. That rare feat was, in fact, a repeat of the harvest of awards that Media Wise reaped in 2019 for another coffee-table book, On the March: The Jesuits in the Philippines Since the Restoration. The Front Runner celebrates 150 years of local horse-racing history, nostalgia, and excitement as told through the story of the Manila Jockey Club. On the other hand, On the March recounts the Jesuits’ long apostolate in the country, including their daunting forays into the remotest corners of the archipelago to bring the Catholic faith to the masses. With some luck, and given the stout resilience the business community has shown, as recently exemplified by the successful staging of the first virtual awarding of the Philippine Quill Awards, it looks like it is going to be a good year after all.

Oca appoints New HISCOM By TITO MIKE

Mayor Oscar S. Moreno inducts into office the new members of the City Historical and Cultural Commission (left to right): Nicolas Aca, Clara Elizaga, Kristian Sulmayor, Patrick Gabutina, and Froilan Gallardo. (photo supplied)

Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Oscar S. Moreno inducted into office the new members of the City Historical and Cultural Commission on Tuesday, April 13 following the expiration of the term of all members who were appointed on February 10, 2016. Nicolas P. Aca, Jr, the city’s pre-eminent performance artist and also a member of the previous set of Hiscom members has been appointed chairperson with the following as members: Patrick U. Gabutina, Kristian Ian S. Sulmayor, Clara Marie Asuncion GonzalesElizaga and Froilan O. Gallardo. The appointments were made by virtue of City Ordinance No. 355493, as amended by City Ordinance No. 4560-94, creating the “Cagayan

de Oro Historical and Cultural Commission,” which shall serve, among others, as an advisory body to the City Mayor and the City Council concerning local history and culture. Executive Order No. 038-Series of 2021 further stressed the urgent need to reconstitute the membership of the Commission which shall spearhead efforts of the city government to preserve local history and promote Kagay-anon culture. Two of the previous set of commissioners, Dr. Linda M. Burton and Dr. Glory M. Madale, passed away before the end of their appointed terms, while two others, Fr Dan Coronel and Mike Baños, resigned due to other pressing matters, leaving only Nicolas Aca as the sole remaining member.

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others rather than receive for ourselves. The only way to be truly and fully happy is to make others happy. The only way to find a real life of meaning and purpose is to give your life away by loving and helping others. This is how our Creator Himself lives. He loves us so much that He became a human being to die for all of our wrong living and sins, so He can give us His forgiveness and new life. Won’t you ask Jesus to forgive and start changing you today? He will give you His power to start loving and living for others the way He does, and designed you to also. Just think a minute

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On the other hand, when the market is down, just like now, we need to help them stay calm and stick to their financial goals. When you receive a panic call from a client because the market has dropped (which EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH A DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PARCEL OF LAND KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late ANACLETO ASENTISTA, who died on June 23, 1975 and FELIZA YAÑEZ, who died on October 12, 2006 both died Baungon Bukidnon, that the said deceased, at the time of his death, left a parcel of land with Technical Description situated in the Liburan, Baungon Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of FIFTEEN THOUSAND (15,000) Square Meters, more or less, and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH A DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PARCEL OF LAND, filed by the heirs of ANACLETO ASENTISTA and FELIZA YAÑEZ, in favor of EUSTAQUIA ASENTISTA SABINAY, per DOC #420; PAGE #84; BOOK #XVIII; Series of 2020 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. EMELITO J. MARQUIÑO. BWM: April 9, 16 & 23, 2021

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT (With WAIVER OF RIGHTS) KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late RICARTE M. VILLANUEVA, at the time of his death left a certain parcel with TCT No. T-29860 situated at Imbatug, Baungon Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao containing an area of FORTY FOUR THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY NINE (44,359) SQUARE METERS, more or less, WHEREAS, It is to the best interest of the parties hereto to divide and partition and adjudicate among themselves the entire estate extra-judicially, in the form and manner hereinafter set fourth: LUISA B. VILLANUEVA – Lot 91-F under PSd-10-048489 with an area of 4,359 Square meters, LIXYL V. CUAL married to JONI CUAL- Lot 91-A under Psd-10-048489 with an area of 8,000 Square meters , JERIEL B. VILLANUEVA married to GLAIZA GAY O. VILLANUEVA- Lot 91-B under Psd-10-048489 with an area of 8,000 Square meters, JERAMEEL B. VILLANUEVA- Lot 91-C under Psd-10048489 with an area of 8,000 Square meters, RICKY LOU B. VILLANUEVALot 91-D under the Psd-10-048489 with an area of 8,000 Square Meters and MALCHIEL V. DAANOY married to MARIO DAANOY JR. –Lot 91-E under Psd-10-048489 with an area of 8,000 Square meters, and has been the subject of an EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT (With WAIVER OF RIGHTS), filed by the heirs of RICARTE M. VILLANUEVA, per DOC #351; PAGE #071; BOOK #VV; Series No. 2021 under the Notarial Registry ATTY. ERNIE PALANAN. BWM: April 9, 16 & 23, 2021

you must have received a number by now), help them take a step back and share what it means in terms of their personal investment reality. I have a very close friend who was at the verge of hitting the panic button because the market has dropped more than 20%. But since his investment portfolio is diverse enough, he only experienced an actual drop of less than 10%. This was more than enough to calm him down and appreciate the wisdom behind the saying “never put your eggs in one basket”. And always help them remember that the markets being “down" is not always a bad case. It’s during this “downtime”, when prices are on a bargain or discount when markets go “on-sale”. For those who have been investing and have experienced the full cycle, this is an excellent time for them to get in so when prices start getting up they’re already on the ride. They say that this “discount/sale period” is the window of opportunity when the rich become even richer. Be available for them. These days, many of your clients are confused, scared, and frustrated. Especially when they see their investments going down. The worst thing you can do during this time is not to reach out and make yourself scarce for your clients. Be proactive. Don’t wait for your clients to call you, call them. Call them regularly to ask how they are and what they're worried about. There’s a lot of fake news out there. If no one is advising or telling your clients the real score, those fake news become their reality. A trigger to hit the panic button. It's your job to help them address it. If the news is not true, set the record straight. If it's true, explain how it affects your client. Don’t be afraid to be the bearer of even the worst news about their investments. They will not be happy for sure but many clients just need to be heard and explained what’s happening on their investments. The comings months ahead will still be challenging and uncertain. But one thing I am certain of -- your clients need you now! Be mindful that it is your job to make yourself accessible and available for your clients, help them stay

focused on their money goals, create with them the proper perspective and keep them from pushing the panic button. That’s what true client servicing is all about!

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brand incorporated the COVID-19 Travel Advisor at the following readily accessible locations: Expedia COVID-19 Travel Advisor Hotels.com COVID-19 Travel Advisor Vrbo COVID-19 Travel Advisor eb o okers C OVID-19 Travel Advisor Orbitz COVID-19 Travel Advisor Travelocity COVID-19 Travel Advisor Wotif COVID-19 Travel Advisor “ Travel is critical to our world economy and an important part of human c on ne c t i on ,” s ai d Ma x Tre m ai ne, C o - Fou nd e r and CEO, sherpa. “Since the pandemic started, our focus has remained firmly on helping our travel partners restore consumer confidence and trust in travel. This partnership with Expedia Group exemplif ies our shared goals and speaks to Expedia Group’s commitment to power global travel for everyone, everywhere.”

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recently waived change fees permanently, enabling passengers to rebook as many times as they need. “Rest assured Charlie, along with our Customer Care team, are online 24/7 to assist everyJuan. We continue to enhance existing processes as we remain committed to empowering customers and ensuring access to the infor mat ion t he y ne e d anytime, anywhere, without having to call the hotline or go to a ticketing office,” added Iyog. Passengers can simply message Charlie via the Cebu Pacific website or the official CEB Facebook page. Its official Twitter page also remains active during this time. Meanwhile, for more information on Contactless Flight Guidelines, flexibility options, updated network, travel document r e q u i r e m e n t s , FA Q s and the like, passengers may visit https://bit.ly/ CEBFlightReminders.

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westward at 10 kph, Pagasa said. The state weather bureau said Surigae is forecast to reach typhoon category in the next 36 hours and may continuously intensify. It will be named “Bising” once it enters the Philippine Are a of R e sp ons ibi l it y between Thursday evening and Friday morning, it added. Pag as a s ai d Su r i g a e is forecast to gradually accelerate while moving west-northwestward until Sunday, and turn northward by Monday. It is expected to be 885 km east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur on Friday, the agency said. (MindaNews)

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and Provincial Health and Insurance Office (PHIO) hold offices. The blaze, estimated to have damaged PHP1.4 million worth of items, was declared "fire out" around 8:56 p.m. The initial report from the Bureau of Fire Protection said the fire started around 6:38 p.m. and had also burned two vehicles at the motor pool area of the Provincial Engineering Department. Both Gov. Yevgeny Vicente Emano and PHO chief, Dr. Jerie Calingasan went to check the place and did not leave until the fire responders declared the situation under control. Emano said the affected employees would have to work in temporary spaces within the capitol grounds. " We w i l l p r i o r i t i z e (making an inventory of ) what items were destroyed and can be salvaged. Some were working from home, and from there we may be able to recover softcopies and maybe tomorrow (April 15) afternoon we can continue working (even) in minimal (operation)," he said. (PNA)

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Laguindingan Airport in Misamis Oriental last April 8 for the pilgrims. He said these would be delivered to Amai Pakpak Medical Center in Marawi C it y, w h o s e p e r s on n e l will be responsible for the

inoculation. Mayor Oscar Moreno urge d C agayan de Oro residents to understand the request of the Muslims who wanted to go on pilgrimage to Mecca. “This is devotion to our Muslim brothers and sisters and should not be deprived to them,” Moreno said during the daily presser here last Monday. The provincial government of Lanao del Sur has required medical certificates for those traveling into the province after COVID-19 cases spiked in the last few days. Shiela Ganda, of the Lanao del Sur Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF), said there were 35 new infections on Monday, bringing the total active cases to 145. The provincial IATF, in a resolution released April 8, has suspended Lanao del Sur’s “No Movement Sunday” policy last Sunday so residents can prepare for the Ramadan. It will resume starting April 18. Ganda said a curfew from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. is still in effect in the entire province, including Marawi City. She said they have also published a set of safety guidelines for those going to mosques to pray. (Froilan Gallardo / MindaNews)

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third strength] in which transporting the vaccines and other commodities such as a syringe, alcohol, vaccination card as well as consent forms was fast and on time. “We have a lot of logistical requirements and we need to know that the vaccines require special handling. The cold chain must be maintained so as not to damage the vaccines. That is the third strength that we have reached,” he added. Aside from the "threestrengths," Gonzales also gave credit to the local government units, municipal/ city health officers, and the hospital management both in private and public for their fast response to the vaccination rollout campaign of the DOH. The observance of minimal vaccine waste also contributed to the region's exemplar y performance. (JAKA/PIA10)

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successful Asean (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Sustainability Bond issuance, which surpassed its P5-billion target and accumulated a total of P21 billion in 2020. This was preceded in 2019 by a similar issuance of P18 billion in sustainability bonds, which was only the second of its kind in the Philippines at the time, he added. This year, DBP will step up implementation of its RESPONSE and ASENSO p r o g r a m s t o c o nt i nu e supporting industries and enterprises that have been gravely affected by the pandemic, Herbosa said. “We have adopted this year a revised theme of ‘Strengthen Organizational Resilience’ to put stress on strengthening our internal capability to continue the development and rehabilitation initiatives for the country, post-pandemic,” he said. To assist in this effort, DBP will fully operationalize this year its six new Provincial Lending Centers in support of the targeted 7-percent growth on its loan portfolio to reach P451.06 billion by year-end, Herbosa said. “ This growth duly considers DBP’s commitment under Bayanihan 2 to actively a s s i s t b or row e r s f rom micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) even as we keep our focus on supporting the infrastructure needs of the country,” he said. (PR)

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Cebu Pacific accelerates digital transformation Set to discontinue CEB PH call center by May 01, 2021

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HE Philippines' leading carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), continues to speed up its digital transformation in line with its commitment to keep improving its overall customer experience. With all the great strides the airline has taken in online booking, checkin, manage booking, and Charlie the chatbot, it will discontinue its Philippine hotline numbers by May 01, 2021. CEB began rampingup its customer-first initiatives through digital innovation in 2017 when it was among the first

airlines in Asia to invest in an integrated facility and technology for social intelligence and customer engagement. This head start has equipped the carrier to adjust quickly to address everyJuan’s needs amid COVID, mainly through its social media channels manned by the CEB Customer Care Agents. In the first quarter of 2021, the airline noted a total of 87% of its passengers maximize its website to book flights directly in the platform. Along with this, 67% of CEB passengers conveniently managed

their bookings online, specifically during flight disruptions. In 2018, CEB’s very own Charlie the chatbot was introduced in order to enable passengers to receive real-time answers to common queries and transactions such as flight

schedule and status, checkin process, itinerary and boarding pass retrieval, and the like; or lead them to the right steps to address their concerns. Since then, Charlie has been continuously improved and is now able to respond to more

queries, without having to talk to an agent. “We are glad to have started our digital transformation journey even before the pandemic, because we have come to rely on it in this new normal environment. We continue to prioritize the

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safety and convenience of our passengers, that is why we have accelerated our digital efforts to support contactless and self-service processes,” said Candice Iyog, CEB Vice President for Marketing and Customer Experience. In the past year, the carrier has further improved its self-service options, now allowing everyJuan to not only choose their preferred flexibility options easily through https://bit.ly/ CEBmanageflight, but even to correct and update information as needed, manage group bookings online, and receive notifications via email or SMS, among others. The carrier also DIGITAL/PAGE 11