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Briefly Therma U1 to undergo maintenance activity THE 150-MW Unit 1 of the 300-MW Davao baseload power plant of Therma South Inc. (TSI), a subsidiary of AboitizPower (AP), will undergo a maintenance outage starting August 22, 2016, for preventive maintenance activities. “This maintenance activity is necessary to review Unit 1 and to implement some corrective measures as needed which should be similar in nature to the coverage of work done in the recently planned outage of Unit 2 from June 18 to July 13,” said Sebastian R. Lacson, TSI President, and COO. The maintenance activity is estimated to last until September 7. “We are confident that after this outage, TSI should be better equipped to reliably meet the needs of our customers. As always, we will try our best to keep the duration of this interruption to a minimum,” added Lacson. Originally scheduled to start August 6, the Unit 1 maintenance schedule was moved to August 22 to better adjust to the grid situation. TSI is coordinating with its customers – electric cooperatives and distribution utilities in Mindanao – in order to implement measures to mitigate the impact of the maintenance activity.
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AGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) wants to direct investments to geographical priorities such as Mindanao, among agri-based sectors, where most of the people derived their income, and in areas where migration is highest and poverty has been persistent in support to the 10-point socioeconomic agenda of Pres. Rodrigo R. Duterte.
KARAMBOLA. Participants to the annual Rodeo Contest, in line with the city fiesta, rush ahead of the others, struggling to stymie a bull to win the game. Photo by GERRY LEE GORIT
Eight-point agenda on labor, employment bared Labor and Employment Secretary Silvestre H. Bello III yesterday revealed his initial Eight-Point Platform and Policy Agenda to ensure inclusive de velopment, prosperity, and labor justice for Filipino workers and their families. “Some aspects of the DOLE’s initial eight-point platform and policy agenda
are yet in broadstrokes, or a work in progress, while some require specific and immediate action,” said Bello. “The Eight-Point Labor and Employment Agenda is the contribution of the Department to help achieve President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s overall vision for our workers and their families, as well as for employers. President
D ut e r t e h a s v ow e d t o transform the bureaucracy into an honest, efficient, effective, transparent, and accessible institution that is subservient to the Filipino people,” he added. Secretary Bello added that the Eight-Point Platform a n d Po l i c y A g e n d a i s anchored on the promotion agenda/PAGE 11
Trade Undersecretary for Regional Operations Zenaida Cuison-Maglaya, in her speech during the “Negosyo, Konsyumer at iba pa” (NKATBP), or the “One DTI Services” caravan in Cagayan de Oro, cited the efforts of Northern Mindanao in creating the logistical support and taking care of the economic environment in the region. We are especially encouraged by the formal establishment of the Asean Market or economic community—the combined marginalized/PAGE 11
Xavier U. graduates dominate real estate appraisers examination CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- Xavier University’s first-ever BS Real Estate Management (REM) graduates stood out in the August 2016 Real Estate Appraiser (REA) Licensure Examination. Sixteen out of the 20 REA exam passers nationwide were Xavier Ateneans who
finished the REM degree in March 2016. XU garnered a passing rate of 84.21% (16 out of 19 takers) above the national passing rate of 74.07% (20 out of 27). “Congratulations to our new Real Estate Appraisers!” greeted XU president Fr. dominate/PAGE 10
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A G AYA N D E ORO CITY – The City Economic Enterprise Department (CEED) of the city
government of Cagayan de Oro targets to provide orderly and clean market for s el lers and buyers after the approval of an
additional funding for the sector. Pa r t o f t h e P 1 . 1 8 B supplemental budget is the P17 million funding for the
Mindanao’s Enchanted River, Kahimunan Little Niagara Falls eyed 2016 opens as protected natural parks
By Jasper Marie Oblina-Rucat
T WO of t he c ou nt r y ’s fastest-growing ecotourism havens – Enchanted River and Tinuy-an Falls – are being eyed for tagging as “protected natural parks” to preserve their unique physical and biological features and shield them from potentially destructive human exploitation. Surigao dur Sur Rep. Johnny Pimentel has filed House Bills 1903 and 2116, proposing to add the two wonders of nature, botH
located in his home province, to the national registry of 240 protected areas. “No effort must be spared to conserve the magical river and the majestic falls, both of which are now clearly in danger of degradation on account of unchecked human activities, spurred mainly by the growing number of local and foreign visitors,” Pimentel, a member of the House committee on natural resources, said. parks/PAGE 10
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) region 10 opens its annual regional trade fair dubbed ‘Kahimunan 2016’ in Cagayan de Oro City on August 19, 2016, and will run up to the 29th, as part of the major activities for City Fiesta dubbed ‘Higalaay.’ DTI Assistant Secretary for Regional Operations Group Blesila A. Lantayona says Kahimunan showcases the abundance of Northern kahimunan/PAGE 10
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augmentation of the CEED. In line with this, the city government is set to implement the rehabilitation of Cogon Market where the re-sectioning of the food and cafeteria will be prioritized. “Himuon nga food court aron ma-experience sa mga vendor ug buyer ang mall
type nga merkado (This will be made as a food court so that the vendors and buyers will experience a mall type market),” said Councilor Ian Nacaya, CEED chairman. Nacaya recently strolled a ro u n d t h e m a r k e t t o determine the things that should be included in the
rehabilitation. Part of the rehabilitation plan is the repair of drainage s y s t e ms an d c an a l s i n Cogon Market as well as the ventilation of the area. The plans set by the CEED is highly supported by City Mayor Oscar Moreno. (ALR-CIO/PIA10)
My Reflection By Glomela Sale Lofranco-T1 San Miguel Elementary School Manolo Fortich, District I
For 21 years I had known it all along in my life as a teacher that students life will be transformed, made more useful, productive and powerful. As an inspiration to my students, I made them more comfortable by being so approachable. Encourage, support and most especially challenge those who are seemingly discouraged. I intend to provide my students with a life-changing experience. I want to be renowned for my exceptional teaching skills and for getting my students actively engaged in their own learning.” With my unique skill in classroom- management I see to it that I have fully invested my student’s learning. The importance of encouraging students to work together and learn from each other. I met so many of my lifelong friends and developed numerous relationships important to my career in school that I wanted to give my students every opportunity to do the same. Ice breaker exercises, talent showcasing, encouraging students to participate in every school activities. As I’ve known that school is
a little world in society it is my role in forming social skills of my students. Since students’ personal tragedies intrude in their school and successes, I can’t help but get involved. 1. within the first two weeks of the semester and discuss their responses to the questionnaire. Some of the best teaching is done outside the classroom. 2. C l a s s r o o m Atmosphere. Convey your passion and enthusiasm for the subject and your willingness to provide individual help. Foster a sense of belonging and respect. Encourage high performance and promote active engagement. For a small class, give the students a sense of community by sitting in a circle. Create a safe, nurturing environment in which students feel free to experiment and fail. 3. Classroom Specifics. Show up early for class, take attendance, and end class on time. Start class by asking a student to summarize the main points from the last class, and end by summarizing what was accomplished. Write the plan for the class on the board. Have students stand up and stretch, occasionally play brief games,
and, when possible, take field trips as a class. 4. C l a s s r o o m Interactions. Make the class as interactive as possible to transform the students from passive observers to active players. Constantly call on individual students by name to answer questions without first asking for volunteers. This keeps the whole class alert. Encourage the shy students to speak; don’t allow long-winded or loud students to dominate the conversation. Listen to students actively during discussion. 5. Beyond the Classroom. Manage your office hours: encourage students to drop by even if they don’t have specific questions; have a sign-up sheet on your door so students don’t have to wait. Reach out to students who miss a class. Be responsive to emails and calls from students and give students meaningful and meaty comments on homework assignments. If you would like to receive a more detailed list of ideas for inspiring students to be enthusiastic and motivated in the classroom, please e-mail me at palmer@american.eduwith “Handout” in the subject line.
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celebrates 1st Intensified NGCP safety campaign CEB baby born inflight lessens electrocution cases Awards 1 million GetGo points to Baby ‘Haven’
ILIGAN CIT Y -- With an improved line safety campaign focusing on public engagement and a new media approach, National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) is registering a decrease in electrocution incidents involving power transmission facilities across the country. Information sessions focusing on transmission line safety and right-of-way were conducted in barangays and local government units identified as crucial to NGCP operations, particularly project completion. A steady decline of electrocution incidents was observed, from a peak of 29 in 2012 to a 5-year low of 17 in 2015. No employee-related accidents were also recorded for 2015 and 2016, as of press time. For the first semester of 2016 alone, the nationwide campaign has reached 120 barangays, 474 media outfits, and 320 local government units. In the weeks leading up to the national elections in May, NGCP also carried out 12 forums in COMELECidentified election hotspots to reiterate line safety reminders and to increase public vigilance against ROW violations. The campaign is in the process of widening its audience reach with NGCP’s partnership with the Movie Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) for the free airing of NGCP safety videos in cinemas nationwide. Civilians, particularly the mobile-savvy generation, a r e a l s o c o nt i nu o u s l y
being encouraged to report transmission-related incidents with the launch of the 0917-TIPNGCP (09178476427) / 0918-TIPNGCP (0918-8476427) hotline and email (TIPNGCP@ngcp.ph). While the campaign resulted in a decrease of electrocution incidents, NGCP noted the increase of transmission line and tower parts pilferage since 2014. In 2015 alone, 13 incidents of stolen parts from transmission lines, substations, and other related facilities were reported to NGCP. Five cases have been reported from January to May 2016. NGCP is very pleased to re p or t t he p o s it ive development in line with our safety advocacy to lower electrocution incidents, we continue to warn the public to respect transmission line clearances. We are also concerned with the prevailing increase of pilferage of our tower parts and lines. This greatly reduces the safety and reliability of our operations, not just in the local area, but on a national scale. We are appealing to the public to support our cause and help prevent power interruptions by reporting theft and pilferage of NGCP facilities to 0917-TIPNGCP (8476427) or 0918-TIPNGCP,” stated NGCP. Republic Act 7832 or the Anti-Electricity and Electric Transmission Lines/ Materials Pilferage Act of 1994 prohibits the possession, control, or custody of electric power transmission line/material by any person not engaged in the transmission or distribution
Globe 2015 report included in Top 100 Sustainability Reports Worldwide Also included in Top 80 Sustainability Reports in Asia Pacific GLOBE Telecom’s 2015 Annual & Sustainability Report was feted by the League of American Communications Professionals by including it in the Top 100 Sustainability Reports Worldwide, where it ranked No. 77. The report, with the theme” Lifestyle, How We Live Fully” (http://www.globe. com.ph/annual-report/2015) , was also included in the Top 80 Sustinability Reports in the Asia Pacific Region, where it ranked No. 22. Among those released by telecommunication operators, the report was also given a Gold Award Worldwide for Sustainability Report and also Bronze Award in the Asia-Pacific Region for Best In-House Report. “Globe Telecom’s annual report proves to be remarkable in light of tremendous competition and the level of creativity exhibited in
the report is outstanding, supported by excellent clarity in communicating this year’s key messages. It should be noted that accessibility to key information sought by readers is superb. We classify this entry as being among the best annual reports within its industry this year,” said LACP Managing Director Christine Kennedy. G l o b e S e n i o r Vi c e President and Chief Sustainability Officer Yoly Crisanto disclosed that in 2015, Globe conducted a Stakeholder Engagement and Materiality Analysis Workshop to identify the issues that are important to its stakeholders. Globe also aligned with its stakeholders the company’s sustainability 4 focus areas namely Care for the Environment, Care for our People, Positive Societal Impact and Digital Nation. globe/PAGE 10
of electric power, or in the manufacture of such materials. Law offenders face 12 to 20 years of imprisonment and fines ranging from P50,000 to P100,000. NGCP is a privately owned corporation in charge of operating, maintaining, and developing the country’s power grid. It transmits highvoltage electricity through “power superhighways” that include the interconnected system of transmission lines, towers, substations, and
related assets. The consortium, which holds the 25-year concession contract to operate the country’s power transmission network, is comprised of Monte Oro Grid Resources Corp. led by Henr y Sy, Jr., Calaca High Power Corporation led by Robert Coyiuto, Jr., and the State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC) as technical partner. Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Department. (NGCP/ LVG/PIA-10 LDN)
CEBU Pacific celebrates the birth of a baby girl, born while the aircraft was halfway from Dubai to Manila. This is the first time a baby has been delivered onboard a CEB aircraft. Baby girl ‘Haven’ was born approximately four hours after the departure of flight 5J015 from the Dubai International Airport last Sunday, August 14, 2016. CEB cabin crew, along with two registered nurses who were also passengers on the flight,
assisted with the delivery. The flight diverted to Hyderabad, India, to ensure the mother and baby received medical assistance. Both mother and baby, who was born premature at 32 weeks, are being assisted by CEB’s Customer Care team. “We are happy t hat both mother and daughter are doing well, and would like to commend our flight and cabin crew for handling the situation with ceb/PAGE 11
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Get Over It Think a minute…A young mother said that she never really appreciated her parents until she had children of her own. Only then did she realize all her parents had gone through in raising her. The sacrifices her parents made, the things they put up with and went without so they could feed and clothe her, pay her school fees, take care of her when she was sick, and the list went on and on. But there are sometimes we can feel hurt or angry about things our parents did to us as children. Maybe you feel they were too hard and strict, or your parents treated you unfairly and differently from your brothers and sisters, or they even physically abused you. You might feel they didn’t really love you, or spend enough time with you when you were young. Friend, it may be true that your parents treated you wrongly, so it is completely understandable that you have feelings of hurt and anger toward them. But now that you’re an adult, it’s not so much your parents but yourself whom you’re hurting by staying angry and bitter, refusing to forgive them. Unforgiveness and bitterness will only hurt yourself, because it poisons
Ma. Regaele A. Olarte has been teaching physics (Teacher I) at the Muntinlupa National High School for the last 11 years. What make her shine are her advocacies in and out of the classroom. In school, she champions invention-driven instruction, which encourages creative thinking and problemsolving skills among her students. A budding inventor, she has designed classroom equipment using readily available materials. Working with DepEd, Ms. Olarte has authored K to 12 learner’s modules and teachers’ guides for Grades 9 and 10 nationwide. She has also served as a writer for national achievements tests in Physics. Outside school , she actively participates in outreach programs of her church and works with the DENR and the Earth Day Network Philippines as focal person for their carbon footprint mitigation campaign. Winona Y. Diola is a Grade 5 science teacher at the De La Salle Zobel School in Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa. In 2012, Ms. Diola sp e arhe ade d t he adoption of Mobile Learning Devices as a learning tool in their school, mentoring other teachers in their use. As part of her class, she tasked her students to create landscape designs for the school garden and design prototype domes for endangered plant species. She also creates her own iTunes U Courses, which enable students and other teachers learn science in unconventional ways. She is very active in her school’s Project E.A.R.T.H. (Each Act
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your heart and attitude toward life. What’s more, doctors have proven that unforgiveness and anger can cause physical suffering such as migrain headaches, stomach ulcers, high blood pressure, heart disease, and many other sicknesses. Someone said that when we become adults, there comes a time when we have to “get over it.” We have to “let our parents off the hook.” We have to finally stop holding our parents on the hook of our anger, bitterness, and unforgiveness. For your own sake, you must let go of the hurt and forgive your parents, no matter what wrong and painful things they might have done to you in the past. Remember, many times our parents were only doing what had been done to them by hurst/PAGE 10
with the ability to stimulate interest among students, integrating dance, literature and culture in lesson plans. She has been tapped by the DepEd has chief trainer in Music at the national level to prepare teachers for implementation of the K to 12 program. Highly creative, she has written original compositions used by schools in events and as part of learning materials d i s s e m m i n at e d by t h e regional DepEd. Ar nol M. Rosales – English teacher (Master Teacher I) at the Francisco Melgar Memorial School in Naujan, Oriental Mindoro. Recognizing that pupils learn at their own pace, he championed the adoption of balanced reading practices and provision of sufficiently challenging materials for reading. Mr. Rosales was also the proponent of Project BLISS (Banking Learning Items Systematically and Sufficiently). A theater afficionado, he has been the director and scriptwriter of several stage plays organized in the Municipality of Naujan. Secondary Competition Dr. Roy B. Basa – Biology teacher (Master Teacher I) at the Negros Occidental High School. By choice, Dr. Basa teaches at the school’s night class department to train students who work during the daytime as househelpers, welders, security guards, among ot he rs . He has helped his students find new jobs so they can continue going to school. Dr. Basa established the Ballpen at Iba Pa Foundation, which has provided scholarship grants and school supplies
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Ignacio Bunye to deserving students across the countryside. Nelson G. Agoyaoy – Araling Panlipunan teacher at the University of the EastCaloocan Elementary and High School Department. For five years, he served as the school’s Prefect of Discipline, effecting change in student behavior and contributing to their growth as individuals. Inside the classroom, he uses innovative approaches to teaching social studies, helping his students better appreciate the importance of responsible citizenhip. Outside school, he is a model of volunteerism in blood donation drives, relief operations and environmental education. Dr. Katherine Faith M. Bustos – English teacher (Master Teacher 1) at the Nueva Vizcaya General Comprehensive High School. Dr. Bustos is a champion of combining essential teaching skills with technology to better engage the 21st century learner. In line with this advocacy, she pioneered the development of the NVGCHS English Online Facebook page which promotes continued academic bunye/PAGE 9
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of Recycling Today Helps). Ms. Olar te and Ms. Diola are two of this year’s Metrobank Outstanding Teachers, composed of four (4) elementary, four (4) secondary and two (2) professors from the higher education level. They will be formally honored on September 5, 2016, the first week of National Teachers Month. The awardees will receive gold medallions, trophies and cash prize amounting to P500,000 each. A n i c e t o S o bre p e ñ a , president of Metrobank Foundation, said the annual award reflects the continuing commitment of the Metrobank group to improve the quality of Philippine education by recognizing excellence in the teaching profession. The other 2016 awardees are: Elementary Competition Rujealyn R. Cancino – English/Science Teacher (Master Te acher II) at Lingayen I Central School Ms. Cancino was recognized for creativity and innovation in engaging her students in the learning process. Ms. Cancino uses role-play to foster better understanding and application of science concepts in daily life. She has coached her students in the National Schools Press Conference and advises the school paper. She has written poems and stories in Pangasinense which are included in teacher’s guides in Pangasinan. Josephine Chonie M. Obseñares – Music teacher (Master Teacher 1) at the Butuan City SPED Center. Ms. Obseñares is gifted
Business, since it is an important part of our life, should be done to serve the common good. That is why the Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church dedicates a big section to this topic of morality and the economy. In one point of the Compendium, it is said that “the relation between morality and economics is necessary, indeed intrinsic: economic activity and moral behavior are intimately joined one to the other.” (331) We can go to the extent that business not only serves the needs of people. It also is way of sanctification, a path to heaven, an occasion to get truly in touch and with great intimacy with God. It should be redeemed from being simply done in a materialistic and godless way, expressed in terms of money and profit alone. That would be an inhuman business that would sooner or later convert us into objects or targets, and not anymore as persons, and much less as children of God. Rather, business should a c t i v e l y c ont r i b ut e i n making people fulfill their
true dignity as persons and children of God, and not just as workers and consumers though these also enter into their being persons and children of God. The Compendium further clarifies that “the necessary distinction between morality and the economy does not entail the separation of these two spheres but, on the contrary, an important reciprocity.” Given the big tendency today for us not only to separate the two but also to put them in conflict, this doctrine is very relevant. Quite often we are forced to make a choice between the two. We are made to believe they cannot be together. Everyone of us, in the different levels and aspects of life, from the individual to all levels of collectivity that we get involved in, should realize that we need to be well grounded in the correct delineation of the link between morality and spirituality, on the one hand, and the economy, on the other hand. We cannot remain naïve in this regard. We cannot anymore afford to stay
primitive in this concern. Those involved more in the promotion of morality – priests and teachers – should be mindful of the objective needs of economics and should foster rather than obstruct their fulfillment. So they should try their best also to know more and more about economics – its laws and different doctrinesso they could attune their teaching and counsels to concrete conditions of the people, and not remain only in theories that hardly have any impact on real situations. We are now into an interdisciplinary way of life. We should continue our education and formation, updating ourselves with the endless flow of developments that are now also monitored more closely by our new technologies. Those working more directly in the economy – employees and employers, businessmen, investors, etcetera – should also be mindful of the requirements of morality. They just cannot remain in the le vel of practicality and profitability. They have to know the deeper needs of men and learn to
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Fr. Roy Cimagala adapt their economic plans to such needs. The crises we are witnessing in the world at present are caused to a great extent by our not integrating morality and spirituality with our economics, business and politics. This is the challenge we are facing these days. Let’s hope the bigger entities – churches, government, schools, families – can help in tackling this challenge, developing programs for this particular concern. A lot of pertinent education in all levels of society is needed to make everyone at least to be aware of this concern, if not to cimagala/PAGE 10
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Over 300,000 SSS numbers issued to online applicants
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HE Social Security System (SSS) has issued more than 300,000 membership numbers thru its website in just nine months after launching the online service in September last year, as current and future workers take advantage of the faster and more convenient way to get their social security (SS) number. S S S A s s i s t a n t Vi c e President and Of f icerin-Charge of the Service Delivery Department Renato N. Malto said that nearly 80 percent of about 313,000 online SS number applicants as of June 2016, were aged 18 to 26, including recent
college graduates and young adults seeking employment for the first time. “The online issuance of SS number is part of our continuing campaign to expand our website’s capabilities to provide more convenient alternatives to over-the-counter applications. This way, members can transact with SSS electronically, instead of lining up in our branches and service offices,” Malto said. Only individuals below age 60 can apply for SS numbers, whether in person at SSS offices or electronically via the SSS website (www.sss. gov.ph). Each member should
only have one SS number to avoid inconsistencies in their contribution records which may delay processing of their loan and benefit applications. “The online procedure is user-friendly and makes it easy for applicants to follow the instructions. They can get their SS numbers within five to ten minutes. SS numbers issued online are tagged as temporary and can be used by employers to pay their employees’ monthly contributions,” Malto said. To convert their temporary SS number to a permanent one, members need to present the original or certified true copy and submit a photocopy of their birth or baptismal certificate or other accepted documents displayed onscreen at the beginning
of online application, to any SSS branch. Permanent numbers are required in applying for SSS benefits and loans. The same is also required in registering for an online account in the SSS website. Upon reaching the SSS homepage, members should click on the “No SSS number yet? Apply Online” tab at the lower middle portion. A we bp age c ont ai n i ng a step-by-step guide will first appear on-screen before the individual can proceed with the actual application process. Ap p l i c a nt s n e e d t o provide basic information such as their name, birth date and email address. Upon submission, a link will be sent to their email address which
they would need to click within five days to confirm their application; otherwise, the link will expire and the applicant will go back to step one. To c o m p l e t e t h e registration, applicants will be asked to review the information they have encoded and make necessary corrections before the SS number would be generated by the online system. “Applicants must b e careful with the data they encode and double-check these before submitting the online form. Once the SS number is generated, they can no longer correct online what was entered, and they would have to go through the normal process of data amendment in SSS offices,”
Malto advised. After generating the SS number, the applicants’ personal record and SS number slip will be shown on-screen which they can print as proof of their online registration. Those who still opt for the manual application process for the SS number can go to SSS branches and service offices nationwide. Apart from the online issuance of SS numbers, other SSS website transactions launched last year include the electronic filing of technical retirement claims for eligible members reaching age 65, and online submission of employees’ sickness and maternity notifications for web-registered employers. (PNA)
Land Bank wins global quality excellence award LAND Bank of the Philippines (LBP) has been named one of the winners in the Global Performance Excellence Awards (GPEA) bestowed by the Asia Pacific Quality Organization (APQO). L B P w a s am ong 3 0 organizations from 10 Asian and Pacific Rim countries that were recognized as “exemplary organizations
of w or l d - c l a s s qu a l it y performance.” It received the Quest for Excellence Award under GPEA’s non-profit or government entity category. APQO is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1985 by the national quality organizations to be a primary mover for quality and continuous improvement for goods and services and
quality of life in the Asia Pacific Region. Nominated by the Development Academy of the Philippines to participate in GPEA, LBP was cited for having demonstrated effective and systematic approaches to the overall requirements of the globallyaccepted business excellence framework.
“We are honored and grateful for this prestigious recognition, which affirms Land Bank’s commitment to quality management and business excellence. This award inspires us all the more to intensify our efforts to continue building a culture of excellence that translates to world class performance, award/PAGE 9
BSP raises term deposit offering volume THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) will increase the volume of term deposits it will auction off weekly by month’s end, as yesterday’s offer remained oversubscribed, with excess liquidity in the local financial system still apparent. Of ferings under the term deposit facility (TDF) yesterday saw bids again surpassing the P70-billion volume set by the central bank, fetching the 2.5% floor
rate seen since the weekly offers started on June 8. Bids for the BSP’s P10billion offer of term deposits with a seven-day tenor reached P51.08 billion, or more than five times the program. Meanwhile, bids for the 28-day term ballooned to P171.927 billion, nearly thrice the P60-billion offer. The central bank will again put up P70 billion worth of term deposits on the auction block next
week before it raises the total volume to P90 billion by Aug. 31 as a response to strong demand. “The increase takes into account the sustained ample supply of liquidity in the system. It will facilitate the migration of excess funds to the TDF,” BSP Governor Amando M. Tetangco, Jr. said in a text message to reporters. Broken down, the weeklong term deposits will
remain at P10 billion, while the volume for the monthlong tenor will be raised to P80 billion. The higher volume is in keeping with an observed trend of the central bank raising its auction offers every four weeks, and will be the third hike since the facility was launched in June. Entities can vie for a minimum of P10 million and a maximum of 20% of raises/PAGE 9
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Geeks on a Beach 4th event to be held on August 25-26
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eeks on a Beach (GOAB), the international tech and startup convention will have its fourth run in Panglao, Bohol, Philippines this August 25-26, 2016. “Geeks on a Beach” (GOAB) is a unique international conference featuring the cutting-edge of the tech world in a laidback atmosphere. With the theme “Empowering startups, leading change”, GOAB4 will once more highlight communities of startups or innovationdriven enterprises based on software or apps, which have seen remarkable growth in the Philippines in the last few years. GOAB has greatly contributed in empowering Philippine startups. “We are looking at startups taking the lead in strategically leveraging opportunities offered by a bigger regional market of ten countries with some 617 million people and a combined GDP of US $2.1 trillion opened up by the Asean integration,” said
Mon Ibrahim, Innovation Consultant, Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT). Organized by TechTalks.ph and the Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT) and co-presented by PLDT SME Nation, Ideaspace, PLDT Innolab and SmartDevNet, the 4th annual GOAB gathering will be held at the Bellevue Resort Hotel in Panglao, Bohol, Philippines. Some of the brightest minds in the industry from the USA, Singapore and other countries will be on hand at the 2016 GOAB. Invited to speak in the confab are Techstars Co-founder and Managing Partner David Brown, Startup Weekend Co-founder Marc Nager, Chris McCann of Greylock Partners, Crowdsourcing Week Founder and CEO Epi Ludvik Nekaj, 500 Startups Managing Partner/Investor Khailee Ng, 500 Startups Corporate Innovation
Director Arnaud Bonzom, Zalora Philippines Managing Director Constantine Robertz, PLDT SME Nation Head of Community Partnerships Francis Oliva, Ideaspace.ph Managing Director Diane Eustaquio, TechTalks.ph Chief Content Officer Robert Cristobal, Citrix Principal UX Designer Philip
McKay, and STAC Silicon Valley President Cristina Laskowski. Tina Amper, founder of TechTalks.ph who has been instrumental in conceptualizing GOAB said those who are into digital technology, web design, and innovation should not miss this opportunity to learn about geeks/PAGE 9
The Liceo de Cagayan University contingent dances its way to victory during the Higalaay carnival parade held last Saturday in Cagayan de Oro City. PHOTO BY MARK FRANCISCO
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discussion online, resulting in better performance of her students. DepED has tapped her as trainer for its Computerization Program. Higher Education Ernelea P. Cao, Ph.D. – Biology Professor (Professor 12) at the University of the Philippines, Diliman. Currently Director of the Institute of Biology at UP Diliman, Dr. Cao aims to train the countr y’s next brightest scientists using i n n ov at ive te ch n i qu e s . One of her innovations is implementing the use of Filipino in teaching biology , thus enabling students to better understand and appreciate the topics. Outside the campus, she lectures to farmers in the countryside and t r ains te achers in s eminars organize d by national professional societies and organizations. Mark Anthony J. Torres, Ph.D. – Biology (Genetics, Evolution) Associate Profess or V, Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology. A biologist by training, Dr. Torres has designed effective pest management systems that benefitted farmers. A prolific researcher, he has mentored students and faculty on research methods, enabling them to publish their findings in reputable scientific journals and to win in local and national research competitions. Note: You may email us at totingbunye2000@gmail. com. You may also “like” us on Facebook – “Speaking Out”.
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and serve as role model for other organizations across countries,” said LBP Officerin-Charge and Executive Vice President Cecilia Borromeo. GPEA is an international recognition of national quality award recipients based on the Baldrige Criteria Framework of the Malcolm Baldrige Quality Award, also known as the American Quality Award. Now on its 16th year, GPEA assessments are done by trained Baldrige examiners and consultants of Fortune 500 corporations. T h e aw ard s w i l l b e presented at the 22nd APQO International Conference on Quality in Rotorua, New Zealand on Nov. 20-23, 2016. (PNA)
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the total auction size being offered per tenor each week. The TDF is currently the central bank’s main tool to actively capture excess liquidity in the financial system. Banks and trust companies ask for a certain rate which the BSP will pay for them to park their surplus funds with the central bank, which has so far remained at the minimum rate under the BSP’s interest rate corridor. Monetar y of f icials expect interest rates to trend closer to the central bank’s 3% benchmark rate once a
sizeable amount of excess money supply is shored up under the TDF, as funds parked under the old special deposit account window are transferred to the new window. “The BSP will continue to ensure sufficient liquidity for economic activities, making adjustments as may be necessary, while keeping an eye on price and financial stability,” Mr. Tetangco added. A reduction in the current 20% reserve requirement imposed on banks may soon follow once a sizeable amount is migrated from the old deposit window to the TDF, BSP Deputy Governor Diwa C. Guinigundo said last week.
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the latest developments in the industry and meet the key players in the tech startup world. “ T he Ph i l ippi ne s’ remarkable work-play environment complemented by the famous Filipino hospitality and a unique cultural mix of East and West makes it the natural cultural doorway to the A SEANfor geeks and investors alike,” said Amper. GOAB is held in partnership with B ohol Provincial Government, Tagbilaran City, HappyGaraje, Sym.ph, and PR Works. This year’s official airline p a r t n e r i s P h i l ippi n e s AirAsia. Silver Sponsors are Zalora, Mynimo, Teradoor, PouchNation, A Space and Infocomm Investments, while Bronze Sponsors are Yoyo Holdings, Payoneer, Eurekloud, USAID-STRIDE, Eastern Communications, RTI International, Piktochart, Office of Senator Bam Aquino, Department of Tourism, Launchgarage, US Embassy, Microsoft and StarTechUp Inc. Major organizational partners are Internet.org by
Facebook and FbStart. GOAB organizational partners are Philippines Software Industry Ass o ciat ion, Nat iona l ICT Confederation of the Philippines, UP CebuInit. org, C edFIT.org, Game Developers Association of the Philippines, Digital Commerce Association of the Philippines, Developers Connect, STAC Silicon Valley and GoNegosyo. Media partners are Auza.Net, Tech in Asia, Geeks in Cambodia, H u b n o b . t v, I n n o P u b Media, Mytechisland.com, Zerothreetwo.com, Jumpstart Magazine, Mobile Ecosystem Fo r u m , As i a n Jo u r n a l Publications, Balikbayan Magazine, Innovation is Everywhere, e27, Newsdesk As i a, Wazzup Pi l ipinas , E s c o o p e d . c o m , Is t o r y a . net, Expat Philippines, PayPerClick.ph, TopTen. ph and Our Awesome Planet. GOAB founding sponsors are Smart, Smart Bro, Smart Devnet, Ideaspace, Mynimo. com, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, STAC Silicon Valley, Islands, Istor ya. net, GT Cosmetics, Chef on Demand and Ng Khai Development Corporation Internet.org by Facebook will be hosting the “Happy Hour” closing party on the last day of the 2-day event. Facebook will present Internet.org in one of the GOAB sp e cia l s essions on Thurs d ay. Inter net. org’s mission is to make the world more open and connected by developing a range of solutions to address connectivity barriers such as accessibility, affordability and awareness—in hopes that one day, everyone will be connected. G OA B p a r t i c i p a n t s include a mix of software professionals, developers, designers, startups, tech/ startup enthusiasts, business professionals, investors, the government, academe
CSC-10 to confer Honor Awards to outstanding civil servants C AG AYA N D E O R O CITY --- The Civil Service C ommission Regional Office 10 is still accepting nominations for this year’s outstanding civil servants search. The regional honor awards is the highest and most coveted recognition given to individuals, groups, and agencies to commend them for their outstanding performance in the delivery of public services. The search has five award categories: the exemplary p e r f o r m a n c e ( G aw a d L ing ko d B ay an i) , t he model employee (Katangitanging Kawani), the service delivery excellence award, the outstanding human res ource management practitioner, and the best gender responsive agency. The Gawad Lingkod Bayani is conferred to individual or group of individuals who has exceptional or extraordinary contributions that have broad scope of impact on public interest, security and
patrimony. The Katangi-tanging Kawani is conferred to an individual who have d e m on s t r at e d e t h i c a l behavior on the basis of his/ her observance of the eight norms of conduct provided under the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees. The Service Delivery Excellence is a group award for members of a unit/department/section/ division/task force/team/ technical working group of not more than ten members who have shown outstanding performance which benefitted the Agency they are representing. Meanwhile, the O u st and i ng Hu man Resource Management Pr ac t it i one r award is conferred to a nominee of good moral character with no validated negative complaints while the Best Gender Responsive Agency is given to an agency that has duly implemented
its approved gender and development plan. Any individual or or g an i z at i on w it h extensive knowledge of the outstanding work performance and/or exemplary ethical behavior of certain public servants may nominate for a specific category until August 19, 2016. All officials and employees in the career and non-career service of the government, including appointive barangay officials and employees recognized as government employees, may be nominated. However, employees who are under job order or contracts of services are excluded from the coverage of the awards program. Those interested to nominate may contact CSC10 at telephone numbers (088) 858-7563, mobile number 0917-879-8465, or by email via csc10.ord@ gmail.com for more details on the guidelines of the search. (CSC/APB/PIA-10)
and various organizations supporting the innovation community in the Philippines. “We are excited to have this fruitful collaboration with Internet.org by Facebook. We are happy
that an initiative by a startup that has really made it big has gone out of its way to help GOAB empower other startups,” said Dave Overton, GOAB Chief Geek and Founder/CEO of Sym. ph.
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Roberto C. Yap SJ. “All 16 graduated in March and are already Licensed Real Estate Brokers. ... They have done really well in the [two] licensure exams.” Yap also expressed his gratitude to the School of Business and Management (SBM) on this latest feat of the inaugural REM graduates of Xavier. “Let us thank SBM dean Dr. Ruth Love V. Russell, REM coordinator Edgardo A. Palasan, the SBM faculty and staff for the guidance and support they have given to our students.” T he R E A e x am w as
conducted by the Board of Real Estate Service in the cities of Manila and Cagayan de Oro last August 14. The Professional Regulation Commission announced the results of the REA exam on Wednesday, August 17, two days earlier than the intended date of release. The successful XU takers were: Andaling, Lovie Leannie Legara Baldon, Lianne Bantugan Calingin, Cleo Jovie Tomines Calva, Krizia Camelle Ordiz Gaputan, Lyrra Carmel Odchigue
Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10th Judicial Region Cagayan de Oro City OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT AND EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF (HDMF) PAG-IBIG FUND Mortgagee,
EJF FILE No. 2016-298
-versus For: Extra-Judicial Foreclosure Of Real Estate Mortgage under Act 3135, as Amended by Act No. 4118 ANECITO L. GALLENA married to ZENA MARIA L. GALLENA Mortgagors x-----------------------------------------/ NOTICE OF EXTRA JUDICIAL SALE EJF File No. 2016-298 “Upon extrajudicial petition for sale under Act No. 3135 as amended by Act No. 4118, filed by (HDMF) PAG-IBIG FUND, against ANECITO L. GALLENA married to ZENA MARIA L. GALLENA, of Legal age, Filipino citizen, with postal address at LOT 5, BLOCK 3, GOLDEN EAGLE STREET, WOODLAND HEIGHTS, MCASANDIG, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which amounts to SIX HUNDRED SIXTY FOUR THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED THIRTY FIVE PESOS & 97/100 (P664,635.97), inclusive of interest and penalty charges as of JUNE 6, 2016, the undersigned will sell at public auction on SEPTEMBER 2, 2016, at 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. AT THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURT, City Tourism Hall, Cagayan de Oro City to the highest bidder, for cash or manager’s check and in Philippine Currency, the following property described below including all existing improvements found thereon, to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-176416 LOT : Portion of Lot : As Surveyed for : Land Use : Location : Boundaries :
LOT 5, BLOCK -3, Psd-0-044328 2835-B, Psd-10-042804 Liberty Land Corporation (Woodland Heights) Residential Macasandig, Cagayan de Oro City NW., 3-4 by Road Lot, Psd-0-044328 NE., 4-1 by Lot 3, Block 3, Psd-10-044328 SE., 1-2 by Lot 6, Block 3, Psd-10-044328 SW., 2-3 by Lot 7, Block 3, Psd-10-044328
Beginning at a point marked “1” on plan, being S. 82 deg. 59 min.W., 174.19 m. from BBM No. 8, Cad. 237, Cagayan Cadastre, THENCE: 1-2 S. 70 deg. 31 min. W., 12.00m. 2-3 N. 19 deg. 30 min. W., 13.01m. 3-4 N. 70 deg. 31 min. E., 12.00m. 4-1 S. 19 deg. 30 min. E., 13.01m. Area : One Hundred Fifty Six (156) Sq. m. more or less Bearing : True Description of Corners : All points are P. S. Cyclc. Conc. Mons. 15x50 cm. Original Survey/ Date Approved : November 1926 Subdivision Survey : December 1-15, 2002 Date Approved : December 26, 2002 Geodetic Engineer : Fernando B. Gurrea *********** All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above stated time and date. In the event auction sale cannot take place for whatever legal reason, the same will proceed on the following working day, without further notice, posting and publication. Prospective buyers may investigate for themselves the title hereinabove described and encumbrances thereon, if any there be.
Cagayan de Oro City, July 26, 2016.
Guerra, Mike Edgielou Dagumo Meneses, Arsenio III Fermano Me rc a d o, Yr n a May Dalman Nisperos, Clarmagne Adelan Pacana, Easter Angela Torres Pailagao, Ivana Alech Nario Palarca, Mari Kris Evans Deloso Plaza, Glorie Mae Daaca Potolin, Jecelle Gepiga R amos, Maria Elena Kriztina Bugo Salcedo, Vanesa de los Reyes Earlier in May, 17 XUREM graduates also passed the Real Estate Broker Licensure Examination.(XU)
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“We want the proposed Enchanted River and Tinuyan Falls natural parks to become the focus of highly aggressive conser vation e f for t s , s o t hat f utu re generations of Filipinos may delight in their marvels,” Pimentel, a former three-term provincial governor, said. Enchanted River is a scenic, deep spring tributary situated in Barangays Talisay and C ambatong in t he Municipality Hinatuan. The river got its name f rom t he late Mo desto Farolan, the country’s first t ou r i s m c om m i s s i on e r (now the equivalent of tourism secretary), who was captivated by the waterway’s natural beauty and splendor during a tour, inspiring him to write a romantic poem, “Rio Encantado.” The extraordinarily clear blue, 270-meter river flows into the Philippine Sea and the Pacific Ocean through Hinatuan Bay. Dubbed the country’s “Little Niagara Falls” after the great chutes that straddle the Canada-United States border, the multi-tiered cascades of Tinuy-an Falls are 55 meters high and 95 meters wide – the broadest falls in the Philippines. Sited in Barangay Burboanan, Bislig City, Tinuyan Falls has a highly diverse ecosystem that includes 235 varieties of plant and animal life, many of which have been marked “vulnerable” or “endangered.” Un d e r t he Nat i on a l Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act of 1992, portions of land and
water may be reserved as “protected areas,” by law or by presidential proclamation, to safeguard and enrich their exceptional qualities. The Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau oversees all protected areas, mostly with the help of local governments, or the state-run corporation that owns or controls the area. Thus far, the bureau’s list of 240 protected areas already covers 35,700 square kilometers, or around 12 percent of the country’s total land area. The countr y’s largest protected area is the 761,416-hectare Palawan Game Refuge and Bird Sanctuary, while the smallest is the 3.2-hectare Hinulugan Taktak in Antipolo, Rizal.
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Mindanao featuring its five provinces. DTI’s mandate f rom President Rodrigo Duterte she said to help the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and ensure that there is no corruption. In fact, the new DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez is not new to the industry. Lantayona said the Secretary is affiliated with Philippine C enter for Entrepreneurship, Go Negosyo, having a big heart for small business. Most of Ka himunan MSME exhibitors are recipient of Shared Service Facility (SSF) project of DTI. SSF aims for MSME’s better access to technology and equipment to achieve competitiveness. Successful SSF stories of region 10 include Misamis Oriental Multi Fiber Cluster as beneficiary of nine units heav y duty high sp eed sewing machine turned over to its members. Since then, production of quality Sinamay handbags have tripled and sales doubled resulting to more market options locally and abroad. Hineleban C offee of Malaybalay in Bukidnon pro du c e s R o bu s t a an d Arabica coffee were provided with roaster, grinder and sealer. Also, winner for best SSF project nationwide was the coco sugar product of Linabu Multi-Purpose Cooperative (LAMPCO) in Balingasag Misamis Oriental. They were provided with Pulveriser equipment to eliminate the problem of granules. Now,
NEW LIGHT PAWNSHOP Main: Gen. Capistrano Neri St., Cagayan de Oro City
BWM: Aug. 8, 15 & 22, 2016
(Sgd.) EFREN G. MACABAYA Sheriff IV
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These focus areas contribute to the attainment of 9 out of the total 17 United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, Crisanto explained. “ We re c o g n i z e t h at the economic, social and environmental issues that face the world can impact our business and our stakeholders and we strive to provide information most relevant to our stakeholders. These citations affirm our commitment in upholding best practices in transparency and integrity in reporting,” said Crisanto. Globe aligned its sustainability reporting ith the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) G4 framework since 2013. Globe also engaged the DNV GL AS Philippines branch to undertake independent assurance of the 2015 report. The report is in line with the “core” requirements of the GRI G4
Branch: Don. S. Osmeña St., Fronting Public Market, Cagayan de Oro City Starting September 2, 2016 (Friday) at 9:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M., this establishment will set an Auction Sale on all pledges since April 2016. Patrons are enjoined to verify their receipts.
Sa Septyembre 2, 2016 (Bernes) sa may 9:00 sa buntag paingon sa alas 5:30 sa hapon, ang tanan nga penirenda nga wala malukat sa bulan sa Abril 2016 maapil sa subasta. Giawhag ang tanan suki sa pagsusi sa ilang resibo. BWM aug. 22, 2016 ANG TAGDUMALA GREAT VALUE PAWNSHOP V. Catro St., Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City NOTICE OF AUCTION Starting September 2 (Friday) at 9:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M., this establishment will set an Auction Sale on all pledges since April 2016. Patrons are enjoined to verify their receipts.
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their own parents. So God is their fair judge, not you. A L L n e e d G o d ’s forgiveness for our many wrongs and hurts we’ve caused others. Jesus Christ said that we can never make our peace with Him and be forgiven, until we’ve made our peace and forgiven those people who have hurt and wronged us. This includes our parents! So why don’t you ask Jesus to give you His mercy and love, so you can finally reach out to your parents to forgive them, care for them, and honor them for all the good things they did do for you—before they’re gone and it’s too late. Just Think a Minute…
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empower them to effectively participate in shaping and keeping our economic system alive and healthy. What is desired is that more and more people develop a growing sensitivity to the requirements of the basic social principles of the common good, solidarity and subsidiarity in their different aspects and levels. Alas, I wonder what efforts are made to pursue this particular goal. Besides, there are basic questions that need to be clarified yet. Like, how do we strike a healthy balance between profit and social r e s p o n s i b i l i t y, p r i v at e proper ty and universal destination of goods, individual initiatives and corporate activities, confidentiality and transparency, etcetera. I could readily see that there can be no easy answers to these questions, nor rigid formulas to follow. What’s needed is a continuing vigilance and a deepening formation of consciences, since we should be actually appealing to the sense of freedom and responsibility of persons. Prayer and sacrifices should go hand in hand with continuing study and consultation in pursuing this concern.
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guidelines. The company also previously engaged with TUV Rheinland and ECC International as independent assurers.
Republic of the Philippines Province of Misamis Oriental Municipality of Initao -o0o-
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LAMPCO produces coco sugar with finest quality and has become pride of Northern Mindanao. Meanwhile, Fabrication Laboratory (FABLAB) in Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute Technology (MSU –IIT) has just launched and is open to students, entrepreneur to help transform their ideas to designs to prototypes. This will help execute ideas and see them before going full blast in the market. Also, Northern Mindanao Food Innovation Center in Cagayan de Oro City located at Mindanao University of Science and Technology (MUST) is a technology hub of research and development and support ser vice to food industry in Northern Mindanao. Nor t he r n Mi nd ana o according to Lantayona has maximized collaboration. Fu r t he r, product development, need of trade fairs are strategies to ensure MSMEs have avenues to promote their products, face to face meetings with clients, learn current markets and opportunities and generate sales. She said they are also promoting e-commerce and to take advantage of millenials and ICT in promoting these products. Lastly, she said important for an entrepreneur is ease of doing business and Cagayan de Oro is one of pilot areas for ease of doing business. (JMOR/PIA10)
CFN-0008-2016
Date: August 19, 2016
In Compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that GABRIEL B. SARMIENTO has filed with this Office, a petition for change of first name from “LINO” to “GABRIEL” and correction of entry of sex from “ “ to “ “ in the certificate of live birth of LINO B. SARMIENTO at Initao, Misamis Oriental and whose parents are INOCENTES J. SARMIENTO and LINA U. BAGARES. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than September 5, 2016.
Sa Septyembre 2, 2016 (Bernes) sa may 9:00 sa buntag paingon sa alas 5:30 sa hapon, ang tanan nga penirenda nga wala malukat sa bulan sa Abril 2016 maapil sa subasta. Giawhag ang tanan suki sa pagsusi sa ilang resibo.
ANG TAGDUMALA BWM aug. 22, 2016
BWM: Aug. 22 & 29, 2016
(Sgd.) ISAIAS A. JARALES Municipal Civil Registrar
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market of all 10 Asean member countries comprised some 600M consumers. However, she said it is imperative that we ensure that Asean integration will be fair, workable, rational and inclusive. The challenge is bringing the benefits to those who needed it most but have been getting it the very least. For this to be fully realized, she said the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) will have to play a key and essential role. MSMEs are the backbone of the many Asean countries accounting for more than 96 percent of all enterprises, in fact, in the Philippines, 99.6 percent, and contributing between 30-43 percent to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). For the entire country, MSMEs employ about 60 percent of the workforce. Thus, the largest source of domestic employment across all economic sectors both rural and urban areas. Moreover, this sector provides more opportunities for men, women and the youth to participate in economic development in the country. Putting MSMEs at the forefront of development is addressing the matter of poverty squarely as this cascades these benefits to ordinary people and places the premium on the goals of generating jobs and placing food on the table that what we mean “Dapat randam, angat ang lahat, walang iwanan,” as Maglaya emphasized the inclusive economic development. Hence, Maglaya said, DTI conducted NKATBP road show in the city. “We want to share with you, as our partners in development, our vision to increase competitiveness of MSMEs so they can be part of the domestic, regional or global value chain. In her speech, the undersecretary also shared to the participants the 7Ms— Mindset, Mastery, Mentors, Market, Money, Machines and Models—which will help the agency and its clients in achieving this goal. The most important of the Ms is mindset changing. If we want to prosper, we must change our mindset towards excellence through continuous learning of better ways to improve our business, products and services. The competition sets higher standards even for the small entrepreneurs and those who do not innovate will be left behind, said Maglaya. She then mentioned about the second and third Ms – mastery and mentoring, which she said are essential in any business because through continuous and appropriate capacity building, enterprises can further improve what they offer to the market. The fourth M which is money, may be a solution or a problem, depending on how the entrepreneur looks at it.
That is why the government must work together with financial institutions to improve access to capital for MSMEs. In te r ms of m ar ke t access, Maglaya said that the market for Philippine goods is expanding by virtue of our trade agreements across different countries and regions; while for the small entrepreneurs, they can expand their market access by mainstreaming their products in the local market. Me anw h i l e , h e a l s o commended DTI for implementing its Shared S e r v i c e Fa c i l i t y ( S S F ) program, which enabled small cooperatives, associations and even local government units to use modern equipment that meet market standards. The challenge however is how to properly maintain these machines to maximize their operational capacity, she said as Maglaya shared the sixth M. The last M, she said, is models, which budding entrepreneurs can adapt and innovate. Meanwhile, DTI recognized its partners in the promotion of trade and industries from the regional line agencies, local government units and the business sector during the opening day. The event aspires to heighten the awareness of the general public, especially the MSMEs and consumers about the services being offered by DTI, and feature various information sessions which covers business development, consumer awareness, among others. (EOR/PIA10/CO)
Department will make sure that existing DOLE help desks/public assistance desks, as well as quick reaction teams in all offices, are capable to be the first line of action in implementing the 72hour transaction cycle, in responding to complaints involving violation of laws and corruption in all agencies. “The second item in our labor and employment agenda is to address the persistent problems of unemployment and underemployment. We know the causes are inadequate employment opportunities, mismatches between skills and jobs, and limited access to labor market information. Bello noted that while the private sector is primarily responsible for generating employment, the DOLE is mandated to help increase the capacity of the economy to produce goods and services with an adequate and steady supply and movement of skilled and trained human resources. “The third item in our agenda is to ensure full respect of labor standards and the fundamental principles and rights at work. The Department is mandated to protect and respect all rights at work as a precondition for promoting decent work. We expect employers to do the same, ideally in a voluntary manner,” said Bello. However, Bello clarified that inspection will remain to be the main program of the Department through enforcement of the workers’ rights in enforcing these rights, with compliance as
Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF LANAO DEL SUR 12th Judicial Region Branch 8 – Marawi City
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of employment and human re s ou rc e d e ve l opm e nt ; ensuring workers’ protection and welfare; and promotion of a sound, stable, and dynamic industrial peace as a shared responsibility of our social partners. To carry out President Duterte’s marching order, DOLE’s service, projects, and program will be anchored on the Eight-Point Labor and Employment Agenda. The first item in the EightPoint Labor and Employment Agenda is to continuously enhance and transform DOLE into an efficient, responsive, purposeful, and accountable institution. “We w i l l st ar t w it h keeping our house in order, and positioning it to meet present and future challenges. To jump-start the review process, I have directed all agencies to identify and submit the transactions and processes under each of the programs they are currently implementing, and to indicate the process cycle times and accountable officers involved in completing these transactions. As our President has committed, we will ensure that to the fullest extent possible, all transactions shall be completed or acted upon within 72 hours,” said Bello. He a d d e d t h a t t h e
its outcome. Included in this outcome is the reduction of ‘endo’, or illegitimate contractualization, by 50 percent and its abolishment by 2017. “DOLE is committed to strictly and equitably implement the law on security of tenure, and will use the full extent of its regulatory and enforcement power to stop or prevent practices that circumvent it, especially practices like labor-only contracting,” Bello said. “The fourth item in the agenda is to continuously strengthen protection and security of our overseas Filipino workers. The ultimate polic y goal of President Duterte is to create an environment that will generate enough decent and adequately remunerated work for every Filipino here in our own country so that no one will have to seek overseas work as a matter of compulsion or necessity,” said Bello. The fifth item in the Labor and Employment Agenda, according to Secretary Bello, is to bring more focus and accessibility in workers’ protection and welfare programs. “Our main involvement in social protection has to do with programs, premised on the existence of employeeemployer relationships. The conventional mechanisms are social security, health, employees’ compensation and housing. We should therefore focus on these areas by seeking to address the problems of access to programs, adequac y of
IN THE MATTER OF CANCELLATION SPL. PROC. NO. 2392-16 OF THE CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH OF JAMELAH RAMON H. SAID. JAMELAH RAMON H. SAID. Petitioner, - VERSUS – THE ADMINISTRATOR AND CIVIL REGISTRAR GENERAL OF NATIONAL STATISTICS OFFICE, and THE CIVIL REGISTRAR OF MARAWI CITY, LANAO DEL SUR. X--------------------------------------------/
benefits, source of funding, and sustainability of the social insurance systems. Moving beyond the short-term, we should be actively engaged in the policy processes involving emerging issues like unemployment insurance and the establishment of a social protection floor,” said Bello. “The sixth item in our agenda is to achieve a sound, dynamic, and stable industrial peace with free and democratic participation of workers and employers in policy and decision-making processes affecting them,” said Bello. He disclosed that DOLE w i l l e n s u re an a c t i v e , functional, and mutually beneficial social partnership between workers and employers, develop means to enhance collective bargaining and other forms of labormanagement participation within and outside enterprises, and reconstitute tripartite bodies and other mechanisms for tripartism and social dialogue. “The seventh item in our agenda is to have a labor dispute resolution system that ensures just, simplified, and expeditious resolution of all labor disputes,” said Bello. As part of the strategy to achieve this agenda, Secretary Bello has already directed all labor dispute resolution
and settlement agencies to submit their respective plans of action in reducing and eventually eliminating case backlogs. He also called on a review of the various rules of procedure for simplification and adoption of summary procedures for certain cases. “And finally, the eighth item in our agenda is to have responsive, enabling, and equitable labor policies, laws, and regulations,” said Bello, adding that the EightPoint Labor and Employment Agenda will ensure that DOLE will be an enabler for work creation and protector of workers’ rights.(DOLE)
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utmost professionalism and efficiency. We also express our sincerest gratitude to the two volunteer nurses who helped ensure the baby’s safe delivery,” says Lance Gokongwei, CEB President and CEO. CEB, the Philippines’ largest airline, offers flights to a wide network of over 100 routes on 36 domestic and 30 international destinations, spanning Asia, Australia, the Middle East, and USA. Its 57-strong fleet is comprised of seven Airbus A319, 36 Airbus A320, six Airbus A330, and eight ATR 72-500 aircraft. Between 2016 and 2021, CEB expects delivery of 32 Airbus A321neo, two Airbus A330, and 16 ATR 72-600 aircraft orders.
Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 10th Judicial Region BRANCH 24 Cagayan de Oro City HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND, Mortgagee, -versus- VALENTIN E. ACENAS, Mortgagors. x---------------------------------------------------/
EJF FILE NO. 2016-342 FOR: EJF OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE UNDER ACT 3135
SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALE Upon extra-judicial petition for sale under ACT 3135 as amended filed by HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND (PAG-IBIG), mortgagee, against VALENTIN E. ACENAS, single, mortgagors, resident of Lot 10,12,14,Block 7, CAMELLA HOMES SUBDIVISION, Upper Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of June 10,2016, amounts to (P 1,740,689.62) excluding penalties, charges, attorney’s fees and expenses of foreclosure, the undersigned Sheriff will sell at Public Auction on August 30,2016 at 9:00 A.M. or soon thereafter at the main entrance of the Tourism Hall, City Hall, Cagayan de Oro City, to the highest bidder, for CASH and in Philippine Currency, the properties with all its improvements to wit:
ORDER
TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-99234
Petitioner filed the instant verified petition for cancellation of her Certificate of Live Birth alleging, among others: that she was born on May 11, 1978 at Bo. Sangkay, Marawi City, which birth was belatedly registered by the petitioner herself with the Office of Civil Registrar, Marawi City, under Registry No. 96-1917: that unknown to the petitioner, her birth was registered by her father with the same office under Registry No. 99-4938, which erroneously contained May 11, 1974 instead of May 11, 1978, which error was only discovered when the petitioner secured paper (Secpa) of her Certificate of Live Birth from the National Statistics Office.
A PARCEL OF LAND, Lot 14, Block 7, Psd-104305-017756, being a portion of Lot 3125, Cad-237, Cagayan Cadastre, situated in Barrio of Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of SIXTY (60) SQUARE METER MORE OR LESS.
Finding the petitioner sufficient in form and substance, set the hearing to September 7, 2016 at 8:30 in the morning at Hall of Justice, Marawi City and anybody interested party may show cause, if any, why the petition should not be granted. Petitioner shall cause the Publication of this order in a newspaper of general circulation in Marawi City and/or Lanao del Sur once a week for three consecutive weeks. Furnish copies hereof unto the petitioner, counsel, respondents and the Office of the Solicitor General.
SO ORDERED. Marawi City, this 30th day of June, 2016.
BWM: Aug. 8, 15 & 22, 2016
(Sgd.) WENIDA B. M. PAPANDAYAN Acting Presiding Judge
TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-99235 A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 12, Block 7, Psd-104305-017756, being a portion of Lot 3125, Cad-237, Cagayan Cadastre), situated in Barrio of Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City, Island of Mindanao, Containing an area of SIXTY (60) SQUARE METERS MORE OR LESS. TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-99236 A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 10, Block 7, Psd-104305-017756, being a portion of Lot 3125, Cad-237, Cagayan Cadastre, situated in Barrio of Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of SIXTY (60) SQUARE METERS MORE OR LESS. Prospective buyers may investigate for themselves, in the event of Auction Sale cannot take place for whatever legal reason the sale will proceed on the following day, without further notice, posting and publication, the title here in above describe and encumbrance thereon, if any there be. Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, July 29,2016 (Sgd.) TERESITO C. ESTENZO Sheriff IV BWM: Aug. 8, 15 & 22, 2016
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