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Animal feed plant AGRICULTURAL inputs manufacturer Cargill, Inc. said it recently opened its first Mindanao plant for base mix — nutrients which are added to grains in animal feed.

In a statement, Cargill said the base mix plant was inaugurated on Nov. 16. It is located beside the Cargill animal nutrition and health compound in Villanueva, Misamis Oriental, which produces swine and poultry products for the region.

The plant is automated with an annual capacity of 30,000 metric tons.

Jobless rate down THE country’s unemployment rate fell to 7.4 percent in October from 8.9 percent in September as restrictions eased in most areas across the country, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported Tuesday.

The unemployment rate for October is the third-lowest for this year, only behind July data at 6.9 percent and March data at 7.1 percent.

In a joint statement, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Karl Kendrick Chua, Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III, and Budget and Management officer-in-charge Tina Rose Marie Canda said the unemployment numbers proved that the country is on track for “strong and early recovery.”

Climate change protocol THE Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (CoMP) adopted a climate change protocol put forward by the Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) organization, while harmonizing its standards for managing mine tailings with global norms.

“This development was approved by the TSM community of interest (CoI) advisory panel following the recommendation of CoMP’s technical working group (TWG) that was tasked to align TSM with the global industry standard on tailings management,” CoMP said in a statement Tuesday.

The CoMP said TSM is a globally recognized sustainability program established in 2004 by the Mining Association of Canada that guides mining companies in managing key environmental and social risks. The global industry standard was issued in 2020 to operators of tailings facilities, aiding them in achieving zero harm to communities and the environment.

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Mining firm's drainage leak triggers flooding in Surigao Thank you for trusting us!

By ROEL CATOTO, MindaNews

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U R I G AO C i t y – T h e drainage system of the settling pond of a largescale mining company operating in Carrascal town in Surigao del Sur overflowed causing flooding and massive siltation along the highway.

Charlo Basadre, resident mine manager of CTP Construction and Mining Corporation told MindaNews the flooding occurred over the weekend.

In a text message on Monday, Basadre said their drainage system overflowed due to heavy rains and flooded the highway where the drainage canals could not contain the water runoffs.

But he said they immediately worked on the drainage systems in their area and in the highway.

The firm has been extracting nickel, cobalt and chromite ores, among other mineral ores within a 3,564-hectare mining zone and shipping them abroad.

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CHRISTMAS LIGHTS. The facade of the provincial capitol building of Lanao del Norte in Tubod town glitters with Christmas lights on Monday evening, Dec. 6, 2021. Residents said the colorful lights gave them renewed hope and joy amid the pandemic. (photo courtesy of the provincial government of lanao del norte fb page)

DOLE cash grant in NorMin reaches P564-M DEPARTMENT of Labor and Employment in Northern Mindanao (DOLE-10) on Tuesday said it has so far released a total of P564 million worth of grants under the "Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/ Displaced Workers” (TUPAD) program this year.

In a press conference, DOLE-10 Assistant Director Estrella Pahalia sais the total amount has been distributed to 113,983 TUPAD beneficiaries, with

Lanao del Norte getting the biggest chunk amounting to P166.5 million.

This was followed by Misamis Oriental with P163.9 million; Misamis Occidental with P90 million; Bukidnon - P85.8 million; Cagayan de Oro with P38 million; and Camiguin with P20.4 million.

TUPAD is a communitybased package of assistance that provides emergency employment for displaced workers, underemployed GRANT/PAGE 7

Lanao Norte, MisOr light up Christmas decors as symbol of hope TUBOD, Lanao del Norte The provincial government here and Misamis Oriental have lit up their respective grand Christmas decorations as a symbol of hope amid the lowering number of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases, officials said Tuesday.

In this province's capital town, the lighting ceremony on Monday night that radiated a colorful Christmas display at the facade of the Arsenio A.

Quibranza provincial capitol building gave hope and joy to its residents.

Governor Imelda Quibranza-Dimaporo said minimum health protocols were observed during the lighting ceremony.

“Despite the pandemic, we must not forget to be grateful for what we have today. We, your leaders are here to work hard and protect what we have been working for the past years of maintaining lasting peace and development here in our beloved province,” Dimaporo said in a statement.

She h i g h l i g hte d t he importance of having a meaningful yet safe Christmas celebration saying, “We may

not have high Covid-19 cases, we should still stay vigilant especially that there is still the risk of contracting the new Omicron variant.”

After the program, hundreds of residents, with their family and friends, flocked to the provincial capitol grounds to witness the "Paskohan sa Lanao del Norte," a symbol of hope and unity after two years of being locked down in their homes because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

“Dako among pasalamat nga ubos na ang cases karon kay maka gawas nami ug maka saulog sa Pasko uban sa among mga pamilya (We DECORS/PAGE 7

Kiln at cement plant in Iligan City explodes

By MINDANEWS

QUEEN SNAPPER. A fisherman in Barangay Mabua in Surigao City catches a 10.5-kilogram queen snapper.

mindanews photo by roel n. catoto

ILIGAN City – A kiln at Republic Cement Corp. in Barangay Kiwalan, Iligan City exploded around 2:00 p.m. on Monday, alarming residents and passersby.

The explosion created a cloud of dust over the place and carried traces of cement to the trees and houses near the plant.

Netizens posted pictures and videos on Facebook

showing a huge plume of cement dust coming out from the plant housing its clinker manufacturing process.

Jo Pantojoa, spokesperson of the Iligan City government said they are investigating the incident since it could pose health hazards to the 7,700 residents of Kiwalan.

Pantoja said the Kiwalan barangay council and the KILN/PAGE 7

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Dev’t funds await 160 conflict-free NorMin villages

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N OFFICIAL of the 4th Infantry Division (4ID) of the Philippine Army said on Saturday that the Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (RTFELCAC) has identified 160 conflict-free villages across Northern Mindanao eligible for anti-insurgency projects in 2022.

During an interview in the CORDS X podcast on Saturday night, Maj. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., 4ID commander, said efforts are underway to include the identified villages for project funding under the National Task Force (NTF)-ELCAC’s banner program, Support to Barangay Development Program (SBDP).

He assured that the Armed Forces of the

Philippines’ support and commitment is unwavering.

“Sinisiguro po natin doon sa barangay na hindi po natin sila pababayaan. That is why very important itong SBDP dahil ito po ‘yung mga proyekto na magdadala ng basic services sa ating mga kababayan lalunglalo na po doon sa mga malalayong lugar (We assure the barangay that we will not neglect them.

That is why the SBDP is very important because it has projects that will bring basic services closer to the people, especially those in far-flung areas),” he told Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary and podcast host Martin Andanar.

“Alam naman po natin na one of the root causes

of the insurgency is the non-delivery of basic services to the constituents (We know that one of the root causes of insurgency

is the non-delivery of basic services to the constituents),” Brawner added.

Brawner noted that

their agency is responsible for leading the Community Support Program for conflict-affected areas.

He also sought the

support of the public on the efforts of the government to put an end to the insurgency that has FUNDS/PAGE 7

AW2C Mary Ann Yañez, vice president of Honda Click Owners Club CDO, leads the Year-end Charity Ride Project featuring a tree planting last December 5 at Caramahan ridge in Pagatpat, Cagayan de Oro City together with Class Matamalik 2021 of the 71st Air Force Group Reserve, Philippine Air Force. During the activity, around 150 seedlings were planted. photos supplied

BARMM works double time to achieve population protection COTABATO City – Healthcare providers in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) are now working double-time in their vaccination campaign in the region’s component areas to achieve their desired population protection.

Dr. Bashary Latiph, BARMM health minister, said Monday that the recently conducted “Bayanihan, Bakunahan” in the BARMM was considered successful although the region failed to reach the target clients of 940,000.

To date, the region has inoculated more than 680,000 out of its 2.9

million eligible target population.

Latiph said BARMM “bakunadors” (vaccinators) will continue the campaign with added dynamism as it increased the number of vaccination hubs to 570.

“We are intensifying our vaccination, there are still people out there who have not availed of the immunization, we will continue to reach out to them,” Latiph said.

“Our provincial, municipal, and barangay healthcare providers are now out there to continue our job,” he added.

MOH-BARMM has tallied a total of 195,440 vaccine doses

administered in the region during the massive vaccination activity from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1.

Data released by MOH showed that 162,352 jabs were entered into the vaccine operations reporting system, while 33,088 were manually recorded.

As healthcare providers and “bakunadors” resumed their enormous task of reaching out to the residents in geographically difficult-to-reach areas, Latiph lauded the various BARMM government agencies that accompanied MOH during the three-day activity.

“Kudos also goes to men in uniforms, non-government organizations, civil society organizations, and volunteers for the support they have shown during the Bayanihan, Bakunahan,” he said.

The BARMM covers the cities of Cotabato, Lamitan and Marawi; the provinces of Maguindanao, Lanao del Sur, Sulu, Basilan, and Tawi-Tawi; and the 63 villages in six towns of North Cotabato. (PNA)

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Secretary Andanar: Duterte admin will fight with LGUs vs. pandemic effects until end of term

KIBAWE, Bukidnon – Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretar y Martin Andanar on Tuesday assured local officials that the Duterte administration will not leave them in the fight against the ill effects of

the COVID-19 pandemic until the end President Rodrigo Duterte’s term next year.

In his brief engagement with officials of the local government here, Secretar y Andanar stressed that having a President who comes from Mindanao and

has a good track record in political leadership was a key factor which enabled President Duterte to effectively lead the countr y.

“Naa mi diri karon para i-assure si Mayor and the rest of the LGU officials that the President will continue to do his

job nga paninguhaon nga makab-ot nato ang proteksyon batok COVID-19 [We are here to assure the Mayor and the rest of the LGU officials that the President will continue to do his job to ensure that we will reach protection against the COVID-19],” he said.

He also sought the continued support of the LGU in the remaining months of the administration.

He asked for them to work with the national government and intensify campaigns to encourage more of their constituents to get vaccinated.

“Mangayo lang ko’g assurance pud ug suporta kay unom nalang ka bulan ang nabilin sa Duterte administration ug importante ni para sa recover y sa atong nasud gikan sa negative na epekto sa pandemya [I am asking for your assurance as well and support because we only have 6 months remaining and this is important for the recover y of our countr y from the negative effects of the pandemic],” he added.

On the same engagement, Kibawe Mayor Reynaldo

Ang Rabanes said that it was during the current administration that they felt closer to the national government and connected to the Office of the President, which provided them with much easier access for support on their requests for funding on various projects.

“Taliwala nga layo kayo ta sa mga sikat nga lungsod pero naa diha ang presensya nga mura ba’g ato lang sila nga makab-ot.

Mao na’y gitawag nga usa ka Duterte legacy kay lahi ra gyud ang pag-alaga sa atong mga gagmay nga lungsod [Even though we are far from from those known cities we can still feel the presence in such a way that we can easily reach out. That’s what you call a real Duterte legacy because there's attention given to small towns like us],” he said.

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Biggest bank account Think a minute . . . Imagine every morning that somebody put $86,400 in your bank account. Then every night, whatever you did not spend that day was taken out of your account and burned.

I’m quite certain you would spend every cent of your $86,400 every single day—so none of it would be thrown away and destroyed!

Believe it or not, you actually have a bank account exactly like that one. But yours is filled with something far more valuable than money : time. When you run out of time, you run out of life. You either use it or lose it. Every morning your time bank gives you 86,400 seconds. Then every night, the time that you did not use that day is lost forever.

“Lost time is never found.”

That is why we must learn to spend our time on the right, best things. Remember: “If you kill time, it’s suicide— because time is what your life is made of.”

This is why we must stop getting ripped off by the trivial, temporary things we spend so much of our time on. We pay a lot and only

THINK A MINUTE

JHAN TIAFAU HURST get a little. So what are the smartest, best deals worth your time and life?

The smartest, and safest, investment of your time is to spend it with the Person who gives you every second of your life. God created you so He could share His awesome life with you. He even came to show you what He is like, and the successful, satisfying way of living He designed you to enjoy. So the more time you spend with Jesus, the better you will know how to live well and wisely. In fact, He guarantees that if you spend your 86,400 seconds each day on living for Him, then when you run out of time, you will be an ACCOUNT/PAGE 7

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Empowering the Poor & Vulnerable

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ORLAN R. RAVANERA Wit h t he non-stop outpourings of political advertisements during this pre-election period as all of the aspirants are brandishing to effect social transformation, let notice be served that no social change can happen if the structure that is breeding poverty, gross inequities, social injustice and corruption continues to roar its ugly head.

Obviously, to those who have dreamt, advocated, struggled and even died for it, social change has been so elusive all these years despite 14 years of Martial Law and two people-powered revolutions, the systems and structures breeding poverty are still as formidable as ever. This time, let us remember the truth that the voice of the people is the supreme law. Therefore, the exercise of their right of suffrage must be done by first awakening and empowering the people, especially the poor and the vulnerable.

Unless they are enlightened and empowered, elections will just be an exercise in futility, just a “big circus” in a business-managed electoral system.

There is no question that p over ty reduc tion and erasing corruption in a highly stratified societal order cannot be had unless the poor and the vulnerable are empowered. Studies by development experts have shown that poverty of the

Filipino people is rooted in their powerlessness to have access and control over their resources and utilities.

Paradoxically, poverty in this country looms amidst the richness of nature in a countr y o ozing wit h ecological resources. In terms of biodiversity, our country dwarfs countries even those which are financially advanced. Being a tropical country, we have some 8,000 species of flowering plants, much greater in number compared to those found in the whole continent of North America which has only 300 plant species. On marine and fisheries, the Philippine Archipelago is the “center of the center of marine life on earth,” based on the studies of Dr. Kent Carpenter of United Nations – Food and Agricultural Organization.

Agriculturally, our lands are carpeted with trees which are the finest in the world and with plants continuously producing healthy food and fruits not for us but to satisfy the consumerist lifestyle of the people in advanced countries while we cannot even satisfy basic staples like rice and milk, the reason by some 85% of Filipino children are malnourished. But the richness does not end at the surface: beneath are all kinds of minerals and ore deposits that can be described as the biggest in the world.

If this is so, why has poverty become a second skin to majority of our people? This is because power has been dislocated and misplaced, cornered by those who are using power to exploit our natural resources with utter disregard for nature and the welfare of the future generations.

There was a time when power was with the loggers,

so, they wantonly harvested our hardwoods, erasing some 17 million hectares of dipterocarp forest from the face of the earth. There was no stopping them even if all of their logging activities were done in prohibited zones, i.e., in altitude more than 1,000 meters above sea level or in slopy areas with more than 50% gradient, because, from out of their gargantuan raking, they were able to form a strong cabal of vested interest. The massive bonanza also went to the pockets of those who were tasked to enforce the environmental laws, yet, were only successful in conniving with the powerful loggers.

S o much power and privileges have been lodged to the politicians giving way to so much corruption that has earned our country then the moniker, “the most corrupt country in the Asia” some years back. You put power in the hands of the cartels, the conglomerates and the monopolies and you give rise to an elite few that control the economy. Beware, economic power begets political power!

You put power in some institutions that cannot rectify social wrongs, then crimes, be against people and property, proliferate. You put power in the hands of the capitalists, you rightly fully deserve a highly stratified society where the poor becomes poorer while the few who are rich become richer. Remember this truism: when a few elites will have much too much and the many who are poor have much too little, then we will be faced with circumstances horrible even to contemplate!

Are you still wondering why there is so-called “armed struggle”?

Let us all remember that “in a democratic and republican state, sovereignty lies with the

people and all governmental authorities emanate from them.” Therefore, the time has come to put power where it rightfully belongs, that is, with the people and to remain there. Let notice be served to one and all that the people have awakened and they will not allow any more traditional politicians to suck the country dry of resources!

Enough is enough. Look at Pharmally! So horrible to even to contemplate how a few corrupt government officials in cohort with Chinese sucking the country dry of resources, corrupting not millions but billions of pesos at the time when the country is in so much disarray!

Thus, in this time of the forthcoming political exercise, let the sovereign people decide, freely and rightfully, to elect only those who will champion the cause of the Filipino people, those who will truly serve and empower the poor and the vulnerable and not those who are subser vient to the interest of a few elites.

Amassing so much power and through their clique and cabal of vested interest, are only successful in sacrificing Mother Earth and the people to the altar of greed and profit.

Filipino voters beware!

A number of those running are portraying themselves as pro-people and proenvironment but their track records speak otherwise.

Behind their mask, they are actually alter ego of big business and vested interest groups that are financing their candidacy, appearing on TV continuously giving nothing but illusions through body languages and rhetorical style. Akala nila ganoon na ka bobo ang mga Pilipino!

Mga kaigsoonan, magmata na kita!

Music, Christmas and God Are all terms in the right order? In logical sequence?

For some of you, my dear readers, they must have passed out by a dozen.

Honestly, writing about political topics is really tiring me. Especially now and today. While writing this piece, I am getting tons of political news.Yes, I am ver y well understanding everything. But why do I choose "Music, Christmas and God"? Again, the right (or wrong?) order doesn't matter. Really!

Christmas is just around t he c or ne r. A l mo st . I become ver y thoughtful and melancholy during the season. That's okay. Maybe also you. I try to delete topics such as war, corruption, killing, pandemic,natural disasters et cetera et cetera pp. I even try to delete them here in my opinion. I try to

look forward to Christmas with a happy heart.

Christmas is just around the corner. God is with me daily. He is my companion during every second of my life. And, what has this to do with music?

Mu s i c h a s b e e n my second life companion for many years. I remember the day my parents first lugged the heavy accordion up our front stoop, taxing the small frame. They gathered me in the living room and opened the case as if it were a treasure chest. And guys, it really was. And, it was several days BEFORE Christmas.

"Here it is," my parents said. "Once you learn to play it, it will be with you for life!" Thank God, it is.

Believe it - up to now. Here in my house in Davao City.

My very first instrument...

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Anyway, back to the past: if my thin smile didn't match my parents' fullfledged grin, it was because I prayed for a piano! It was at the end of the 1950s, and I was glued to my AM- and ShortWave Radio Stations, playing classical music 24/7.

Accordions were nowhere in my hit parade - even later during the 1960s and 1970s... .

Sometime on a Sunday, one of my favourite days till now, I started taping radio shows with classical music.

It seemed that I was hanging on every note. I joined the college band. But I admired classical composers such as Beethoven and Mozart, just to mention two. I never became perfect in my piano play to coax sweet sounds.

I also admire people who can do so. But I developed

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KLAUS DORING a passion for music.

Music, God - and, yes: Merry Christmas to all of you - also from this corner, even there are still some more days.... . +++ Email: dor ingklau s@ gmail.com or visit www. germanexpatinthephilippines.blogspot.com or www. klausdoringsclassicalmusic. blogspot.com or follow me on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter.

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Lacson Leads Hearing to Strengthen Coast Guard to Protect WPS

To empower it to protect the Philippines' waters from intrusion and harassment including in the West Philippine Sea as well as fulfill its other duties as the Philippines' primary maritime agency, the Philippine Coast Guard needs to be strengthened and its gaps addressed.

Sen. Panfilo "Ping" M. Lacson stressed this on Tuesday as he presided over a Senate subcommittee hearing

to address the issues in the agency's operational, administrative and organizational concerns.

"While we all point to the Philippine Coast Guard as the primary maritime agency of the government to strengthen our country’s sensitive frontiers in the West Philippine Sea, we can no longer keep the predicaments of the agency at bay," Lacson said.

He added there is a need to discuss the

apparent distortion in salaries, allowances, benefits and retirement of the PCG personnel brought about by its separation from the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the subsequent enactment of RA 9993, the Philippine Coast Guard Law of 2009, as well as the system of ranks and pay rate relevant to the Coast Guard.

One issue that needs to be addressed soonest involves the unity of command especially in times of war, when the Coast Guard will be attached to the Department of National Defense under the proposed measure, Lacson noted.

He said the Coast Guard commandant has a four-star rank which is equivalent to the rank of the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

"Who will take primary responsibility over whom?

The reality on the ground is that the Navy has a more upgraded military capability compared to the Coast Guard," Lacson noted.

He said some options include defrocking the Coast Guard commandant while the country is at war; and to maintain the Coast Guard as the second line of defense with the Navy being the first line of defense.

"And let the secretaries of the Department of Transportation and Department of National Defense deal with each other for lateral coordination."

Another issue is the need for the Coast Guard to conduct regular patrols around Pag-asa Island

By TERESITA LUGAGAY PAGADOR

WHEN an employee reports to work, his/her attitude affects his/her work performance and can have an impact on the employee morale around him/her. Generally, workers with good attitudes have stronger performance and workers with poor attitudes exhibit less than superior performance.

An attitude is based on many factors that an employee brings to the workplace.

The deep roots of an employee’s attitude make it hard to change. His/her attitude is the product of his/her upbringing including patterns of thought and ways of looking at the world that he/she has learned over many years from peers, parents, teachers, coaches

That further I have also issued a Special Power of Attorney regarding our permanent water permit/ rights granted by National Water Resource Board (NWRB) Quezon City; That I have revoked and recalled the said power of attorney in favor to HEIDI JOY D. BAHIAN docketed as Document No. 169; Page No. 35; Book No. 40 and Series of and also revoked all other Special and General Power of Attorney issued prior to this date December 6, 2021 and do hereby revoke, recall, and annul all power and authority thereby given to the said HEIDI JOY D. BAHIAN and/or any other person together with any and all concomitant rights, powers and privileges given to them.

and other adults.

An employee’s attitude has a potential to impact his/her interactions with others and his/her individual work performance.

Attitude affects an employee’s reactions to others including colleagues, supervisors and customers, attitude affects his/her perception of his/her job and his/her value to the organization. If an employee’s work tasks involve collaboration with others, his/her attitude can affect the success or failure of the group.

Managers should encourage and recognize employees with positive attitudes and satisfactory or above-average performance.

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 10TH Judicial Region OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT Cagayan de Oro City

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That I have also issued Special Power of Attorney or General Power of Attorney in favor to HEIDI JOY D. BAHIAN and/or any other person in relation to wit: a) Transfer Certificate Title No. T-46488 with Tax Declaration No. 08-18-001-00681 located at Poblacion, laguindingan, Misamis Oriental b) Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-129557 with Tax Declaration No. G-356266 located at Block 8, Lot 11 Columba Street, Terryhills Subdivision, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City c) Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-201800086 with Tax Declaration No. 22-0001-01966 located at Bliss, Naawan, Misamis Oriental d) Commercial Building with Tax Declaration No. 0001-11589 at Poblacion, laguindingan, Misamis Oriental; e) Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-7808 with Tax Declaration No. 22-0002-00232 located at Poblacion, Naawan, Misamis Oriental;

"What if the Chinese Coast Guard vessels attempt to take over Pagasa, how prepared are we to defend Pag-asa? Pagasa is the only inhabited island. The others are shoals, classified as not really islands. Pagasa is a barangay under Kalayaan municipality," Lacson noted.

"In the dire possibility the Chinese vessels attempt to attack Pagasa how would the PCG respond to such a situation? How capable are we to at least put up a LACSON/PAGE 7

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REVOCATION OF POWER OF ATTORNEY

That we, Spouses ROGELIO J. BAHIAN and SUSAN D. BAHIAN, of legal age, Filipino Citizen and with residence address at 296 Columba Street, Terryhills Subdivision, Cagayan de Oro City, did on the November 11, 2019 executed a SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY before Atty. Virgilio R. Batalla, a Notary Public in and for Makati and registered under Doc. No. 169; Page No. 35; Book No. 40; Series of 2019, and there did appoint HEIDI JOY D. BAHIAN, as my true and lawful attorney, for me and in my name to perform the acts therein set forth;

which Lacson visited last Nov. 20 and saw for himself the extent of harassment from Chinese vessels.

The Coast Guard currently does not have the capability to conduct regular patrols, with its nearest available vessel in El Nido, Palawan - and will need hours to reach Pag-asa, the only Filipinoinhabited island in the Kalayaan Group of Islands.

It does not expect to regularly patrol the West Philippine Sea until 2022, when it gets new vessels from Japan.

BPI SAVINGS BANK, INC. Mortgagee

EJF FILE No.: 2021-1022

-Versus- For: MARIA MONTESSORI CHILD EXTRA JUDICIAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC., FORECLOSURE OF REAL

BY LOWELL C. RAGAY AND SPS. LOWELL C. RAGAY ESTATE MORTGAGE AND LILIA B. RAGAY, UNDER ACT NO. 3135 Mortgagors.

X--------------------------------------------/ SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALE

Upon Extra-Judicial Petition for Sale under Act 3135 as amended, filed by BPI FAMILY SAVINGS BANK, INC.,Mortgagee, with principal office at BPI Bld., C.M. Recto Ave., Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City, against MARIA MONTESSORI CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC., BY LOWELL C. RAGAY AND SPS. LOWELL C. RAGAY AND LILIA B. RAGAY, Mortgagors, with postal address at Jariol Compound, Aluba, Macasandig, Cagayan de Oro City, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of July 6, 2021, amounted to ONE MILLION FOUR HUNDRED NINETY SIX THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY TWO PESOS and NINETY SIX CENTAVOS (P 1,496,792.96) Philippine Currency, embracing the principal, interest,Penalties, Insurance and other charges, excluding foreclosure expenses, the undersigned Sheriff will sell at public auction on January 7, 2021, at 10:00 AM at the Regional Trial Court, Office of the Clerk of Court, Hall of Justice, Goldridge Building, Masterson Avenue, cor, P.N.Roa Sr. Ave., Upper Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City, to the highest bidder for CASH and in Philippine Currency, the following property described below including all existing improvements found thereon, to wit: Transfer Certificate of Title No. T- 182231

A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 2966-F-1-A, Psd-10-022973, being a portion of Lot2966-F-1, Psd-10-014692), situated in Barrio of Macasandig, City of Cagayan de Oro City, Island of Mindanao. Bounded on the SE, along line 3-4 by Lot 2966-F-1-B (Road Lot); on SW., along line 4-1 by Lot 2966-F-2-A, both of the subdivision plan Psd-10-022973; on the NW., along line 1-2 by Lot 2996-E, (LRC) Psd - 18604; on the NE, along line 2-3 by Road. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, containing an area of ONE THOUSAND SIX HUUNDRED THIRTY SEVEN (1,637) SQUARE METERS more or less. XXXXXXXXXXXXX Including improvements found thereon XXXXXXXXXXXX Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-38351

A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 3-A, Psd-10-004504, being a portion of Lot 3, Pcs-10-000158), situated in the Barrio of Macasandig, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao. Bounded on the SE, along line 1-2 by Lot 3-B; on the SW., NW., and NE., along lines 2-3-4-1 by Lot 3-C, both of the subdivision plan Psd-10-004504. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX containing an area of TWO HUNDRED FIFFTY (250) SQUAE METERS,including improvements found thereon XXXXXXXXX

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 herein above described and encumbrance thereon, if any there be.

Cagayan de Oro City, November 26,2021 FOR THE EX-OFFICIO PROVINCIAL SHERIFF (SGD) MELBEN T. ALONZO Sheriff IV

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Intensify composting to mitigate high fertilizer cost - Villar RECOGNIZING that healthy soil lays the groundwork for increased yield and income in agriculture, Senator Cynthia A. Villar has renewed her call to Filipino farmers to ramp up composting using organic fertilizers.

This is also following a farmers’ group support in calls for reducing the country’s reliance on imported fertilizer by increasing local production amid rapid increase in global prices.

Villar, chairperson of the Senate committee on Agriculture and Food, cited the need to protect the soil from deterioration and degradation to ensure agricultural growth as well as food sustainability.

She noted that a healthy soil is crucial to food security as about 95 percent of the food we consume is directly or indirectly produced from the soil.

"Because of this, soil health is important for agricultural productivity, which in turn will affect food security. And the solution is as simple as putting nutrients back to the soul through composting and going organic,” stressed Villar.

In the Senate, Villar pushed for legislations that provide for soil protection through sustainable and organic means. She has also established

and supported projects and programs in numerous communities all over the country to promote proper waste management, particularly involving kitchen and garden wastes as well that can be turned into composts or organic fertilizers "By providing all the necessary support and assistance to our farmers, their cooperatives and other groups, we are encouraging them on composting, using readily available sources like wastes coming our own kitchen and garden," emphasized the lady senator.

"In creating our own fertilizers, adding from having a steady supply of cheap fertilizers, we are also saving up money which farmers can use for other purposes to better improve their harvest and earnings. Imported fertilizers are much expensive than those locally produced. So we are really asking our farmers to do composting," added Villar.

She further

lamented that instance when procurement of fertilizers had been marred with irregularities. "In some ways, this has been a root of corruption."

As an advocate of composting, Villar has also asked the Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM) to give Composting Facilities for Biodegradable Waste (CFBW) machines to local government units and farmers' groups so they can make their own fertilizers through composting.

"As a requirement, the BSWM conducts Training on the capacity enhancement of beneficiaries on the operation of a composting facility. This would also ensure there is efficient segregation of waste for conversion into useful organic fertilizer to reduce the cost of fertilizer," explained the senator.

The composting, she said, is in line with the priority thrust of the government's National Organic Agriculture Program (NOAP) to increase crop productivity through sustainable agriculture.

"This will help to promote organic farming and proper waste management, to lessen our dependence to chemical fertilizers, especially imported which are very costly and to enrich the soil," further stated Villar With the support of the family’s Villar SIPAG Foundation, the senator had already established organic fertilizer facilities in 67 areas in Las Pinas City covering almost all the 20 barangays and homeowners associations and established the same

EXTRA-JUDICIAL PARTITION AMONG HEIRS

That the late SARAH T. YAÑEZ, who died on _________in Cagayan de Oro City, that the deceased left among others a aliquot Portion of Parcel of land, containing an area of 2.1110 hectares, situated in Barangay Igpit, Municipality of Opol, Province of Misamis Oriental, Original Certificate of Title No. E-2867, situated in the Barangay of Igpit Municipality of Opol, Province of Misamis Oriental, containing an area of FORTY TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTY ONE (42,221) square meters, more or less, and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT, filed by the heirs of SARAH T. YAÑEZ, per DOC #203; PAGE 41; BOOK #87; Series of 2019 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. QUINTILIANITO S. BABARIN, JR.

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That the late JOCELYN G. YANEZ, died on July 2, 2015, that during the lifetime of the deceased he is lawful owner of parcel of land with Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-201152 situated at Iponan, Cagayan de Oro City, containing an area of FOUR THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SEVENTY (4,770) square meters, and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, filed by the heirs of JOCELYN G. YANEZ, in favor of MIADEVLAND CORPORATION Represented By: MICHAEL JONES LIM SIA, per DOC #48; PAGE #9; BOOK #92; Series of 2020 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. QUINTILIANITO S. BABARIN, JR.

That the late SILVERIO BAGARES MACARANDAN AND ANGELA FABRIA LABIS who died respectively on November 10, 1981 and October 29, 1989 decedents are the owner in fee simple of a parcel land with Decree of Registration No. 740267 situated in the Barrio of Molugan, Municipality of Cagayan, containing an area of THIRTY TWO THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY (32,450) square meters, more or less, and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS, for and in consideration of the engagement of the parties of the legal services of ATTY. FRANCO P. ESPINO, the parties hereto have hereunto voluntarily, consciously and absolutely waive their rights and interest over the Five Thousand (5,000) square meters, portion of Lot 10294 unto and in favor of ATTY. FRANCO P. ESPINO, who legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of La Miranda Crest, Gran Europa, Lumbia, Cagayan de Oro City, his heirs, successors and assigns, filed by the heirs of SILVERIO BAGARES MACARANDAN AND NAGELA FABRIA LABIS, per DOC #113; PAGE #23; BOOK #XXXVII; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. CONCHITO J. OCLARIT.

That the late MILLARDO M. SUYO and GRETA B. SUYO, that on June 09, 1997 at Naawan, Misamis Oriental, and on January 02, 2004 at Cagayan de Oro City, died intestate respectively without leaving a Will that the decedents at the time of death, left certain real properties with Property No. 1 with Original Certificate of Title No. P-15551 situated Lubilan, Naawan, Misamis Oriental, containing an area of SIXTEEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED THIRTY TWO (16,632) square meters, more or less, Property No. 2 Original Certificate of Title No. P-12949 situated at Poblacion, Naawan, Misamis Oriental, containing an area of NINE HUNDRED FIFTY NINE (959) square meters, more or less, Property No. 3 Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-9383 situated at Poblacion, Naawan, Misamis Oriental, containing an area of FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY FOUR (524) square meters, more or less, Property No. 4 Tax Declaration Certificate No. 22-0007-00084 situated at mat-I, Naawan, Misamis Oriental, containing an area of SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED (7,500) square meters, more or less, Property No. 5 Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-8508 situated at Barrio Mat-I Naawan Misamis Oriental, containing an area of SEVENTEEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FIFTY FIVE (17,355) square meters, more or less, and has been the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL PARTITION AMONG HEIRS, filed by the heirs of MILLARDO M. SUYO and GRETA B. SUYO, per DOC #142; PAGE #29; BOOK #18; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. AL PONCIANO R. DATU.

BWM: Dec. 10, 17 & 24, 2021

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BWM: Nov. 26, Dec. 3 & 10, 2021

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

BWM: Dec. 10, 17 & 24, 2021

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late ROMANO Y. CAUDOR and PAULINA A. CAUDOR, died on September 10, 2008 & May 20, 2010, that during the lifetime of the deceased he is the lawful owner of parcel of land with Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-201158 situated at Iponan, Cagayan de Oro City, containing an area of FIFTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FORTY SEVEN (15,247) square meters, and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, filed by the heirs of ROMANO Y. CUADOR and PAULINA A. CAUDOR, per DOC #49; PAGE #9; BOOK #92; Series of 2020 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. QUINTILIANITO S. BABARIN, JR. BWM: Dec. 10, 17 & 24, 2021

facility to 50 Vistaland Communities all over the country.

These facilities process kitchen and garden wastes collected daily from households.

They can produce in a month 120 tons of organic fertilizers, distributed for free to farmers, urban gardeners and planting enthusiasts.

Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) administrator Wilfredo Roldan also

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

urged farmers to produce more local fertilizers, especially organic, amid the rising global prices of fertilizers. The Fertilizer Industry Association of the Philippines (FIAP) attributed the higher fertilizer prices in the global market to the increase in demand from countries like India, Australia, and Brazil and the recent gas shortage in Europe.

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That the late RODRIGO DAAYATA, That during the lifetime of the deceased he is the lawful owner of parcel of land with Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-201156 situated at Iponan, Cagayan de Oro City, Mis. Or., containing an area of NINE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY NINE (9,829) square meters, and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, filed by the heirs of RODRIGO DAAYATA, per DOC #230; PAGE #47; BOOK #92; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. QUINTILIANITO S. BABARIN, JR.

That the late GERT LEIBLING, who died in Mambajao, Camiguin on July 1, 2021 without any will; that the said deceased at the time of his death left PERSONAL PROPERTIES described as follows; a. PHILIPPINE NATIONAL BANK USD SAVING PERSONAL account with account No. 403160026152; b. PHILIPPINE NATIONAL BANK TOP DOLLARS 5 YRS account with account no.

0240316000003319; and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS, filed by the heirs of GERT LEIBLING, per DOC #473; PAGE #95; BOOK #XIV; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. CARLO C. BORROMEO.

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Republic of the Philippines Region X Province of Lanao del Norte Municipality of Kapatagan Office of the Municipal Civil Registrar R.A. 10172 (Gender) NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In Compliance with Rule 7 of R.A. 10172. A notice is hereby served to the public that MERLIE TOCO SEBUCO-TAPIC has filed with this Office, a petition for Correction of Clerical Error-Change of Gender from MALE to FEMALE in the Certificate of Live Birth of MERLIE TOCO SEBUCO who was born on APRIL 16, 1992 at KAPATAGAN, LANAO DEL NORTE and whose parents are LEONARDO LOPEZ SEBUCO and LODERINA LANDIZA TOCO.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 15days.

(SGD) IVY REYES TONGCO Municipal Civil Registrar

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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC In view of the subsequent increase of fuel due to increase of fuel prices, operating costs, exchange rate and in compliance with Republic Act. No. 9295, otherwise known as the Domestic Shipping Development Act of 2004 and Rule VIII, Section 2 of its Implementing Rules and Regulations, PHILSTONE SHIPPIING CORPORATION, shall adjust its passenger fare to a deregulated rate for our vessels MV YUHUM, MV KALINAW AND MV MAAYO plying the route: Balingoan, Misamis Oriental – Benoni, Mahinog, Camiguin and vice versa.

Stated below is the new rate to be adopted which will effect on November 13, 2021.

Passenger Fare Rate Balingoan, Misamis Oriental – Benoni, Mahinog, Camiguin and vice versa PhP240.00 Freight Rate shall have 17% increases

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decent defense of Pag-asa island?" he added.

Other issues involve the differences in pensions of retired Coast Guard and Navy personnel, as well as the budget needed to enhance the Coast Guard's capabilities.

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE INTESTATE ESTATE OF MARIA JACQUELINE P. MORTEL KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That the late MARIA JACQUELINE P. MORTEL who died intestate on September 30, 2020; that the deceased at the time of his death left the following parcels of land with 1. Centrio Tower, Unit 1022, Brgy.24, Corrales Avenue- which shall be adjudicate in favor of JALILAH A. CORNEPILLO; condominium Certificate of Title No. 137-2013000245 containing an area of (29.23) sq.m 2. Avida Towers Prime Taft, Unit 1102, 11th Floor, Tower 2- which shall be adjudicated in Favor of Mark Anthony P. Mortel, Condominium Certificate of Title No. 003-2016004718 containing an area of (23.58) sq.m 3. WestWood Village, Canitoan, Block 31, Lot 1 & 2- which shall be adjudicated in favor of ABDUL JALLIL M. AMPA; Transfer Certificate of Title No. 137-2016003372 situated at Canitoan, Cagayan de Oro City, containing an area of ONE HUNDRED SIXTY NINE (169) sq.m that the deceased also left the following bank savings account- which shall be adjudicated equally between JALILAH A. CORNEPILLO and ABDUL JALLIL M. AMPA, to wit: 1. BPI (CDO LAPASAN BRANCH) Account No. 2170007223 with remaining balance of Pesos: One Hundred Fifty Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety Eight and 94/100 (Php157,798.94); 2. BPI (CDOLAPASAN BRANCH) Account No. 2016033757 with remaining balance of Pesos: Eight Thousand Four Hundred Ninety Four and 64/100 (Php8,494.64); 3. BPI (CDO LAPASAN BRANCH) Account No. 2049005361 with remaining balance of Pesos: One hundred Twenty Two Thousand Fifty Six and 62/100 (Php 122,056.62); 4. MetroBank (CDO-GAISANO) Account No. 7247724001412 with remaining balance of Pesos: Twenty Thousand Six Hundred Fifty One and 41/100 (Php20,651.41); 5.

MetroBank (CDO-GAISANO) Account No. 7243733900297 with remaining balance of PESOS: Ninety Seven Thousand Two Hundred Two and 01/100 (Php 97,202.01); 6. Robinsons Bank (CDO BRANCH) Account No. 400130200000576 with remaining balance of PESOS: Forty Nine Thousand Eighty Four and 35/100 (Php49,084.35); 7. BDO (COGONBRANCH) Account No. 001910011272 with remaining balance of Pesos: Thirty Three Thousand Six Hundred Sixty Four and 90/100 (Php 33,664.90) that the heirs hereby waive all present and future rights and claims pertaining to the adjudication of the properties in favor of their co-heir, in the following manner: 1. ABDUL JALLIL M. AMPA and MARK ANTHONY P. MORTEL waive all their present and future rights and claims pertaining to the adjudication of CENTRIO TOWER, Unit 1022, Brgy. 24, Corrales Avenue in favor of JALILAH A. CORNEPILLO; 2. ABDUL JALLIL M. AMPA and JALILAH A. CORNEPILLO waive all their present and future rights and claims pertaining to the adjudication of AVIDA TOWERS PRIME TAFT, UNIT 1102, 11TH FLOOR, TOWER 2 in favor of MARK ANTHONY P. MORTEL; 3. JALILAH A. CORNEPILLO and MARK ANTHONY P. MORTEL waive all their present and future rights and claims pertaining to the adjudication of WESTWOOD VILLAGE, CANITOAN, BLOCK 31, LOT 1 & 2 in favor ABDUL JALLIL M. AMPA; 4. MARK ANTHONY P. MORTEL waive all his present and future rights and claims pertaining to the adjudication of the bank accounts in favor of ABDUL JALLIL M. AMPA and JALILAH A. CORNEPILLO, and has been the subject of an the subject of an DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE INTESTATE ESTATE OF MARIA JACQUELINE P. MORTEL, filed by the heirs of MARIA JACQUELINE P. MORTEL, per DOC #443; PAGE #89; BOOK #CXXVII; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. DALE BRYAN D. MORDENO. BWM: Dec. 10, 17 & 24, 2021

Such issues, Lacson noted, "come in the foreground of the growing tension in the disputed territories in the West Philippine Sea amid the continuing Chinese intrusions and harassments on our fishermen, and very recently the water-cannoning incident against two Philippine Navycommissioned supply vessels in the Ayungin Shoal occupied by our gallant personnel on board the BRP Sierra Madre, perpetrated by the Chinese Coast Guard."

Tuesday's hearing of the Sub-Committee of the Senate Committee on Public Services on Senate Bill No. 2322 or “An Act Providing for t he Administ rat ive Reform and Reorganization of the Philippine Coast Guard, Revising for the Purpose Republic Act No. 9993, other wise known as the Philippine Coast Guard Law of 2009,” took up Senate Bill 2265 for the institutionalization of the PCG Auxiliary, authored by Sen. Richard Gordon; and Senate Bill No. 1112, which aims to establish the PCG Academy, authored by Sen. Imee Marcos.

The Philippine Coast Guard traces its roots from the Bureau of Coast Guard and Transportation created in 1901 during the American Occupation. It was created virtue of Commonwealth Act No. 1, on Dec. 21, 1935.

In 1967, by virtue of RA 5173, the PCG was created as a major unit under the Philippine Navy of the Armed Forces of the Philippines until March 30, 1998, when then President Fidel Ramos transferred the PCG to the Office of the President, and then to the then Department of Tr ans p or t at i on an d C om mu n i c at i ons ( n ow the Department of Transportation).

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been haunting the country for the past five decades.

“Itong NTF-ELCAC ay napakagandang programa po dahil ito ay nagbibigay ng mga benepisyo sa ating mga kababayan lalung-lalo na po dun sa mga malalayong lugar.

Sana po ay suportahan natin ito nang sa gayun (The NTFELCAC is a good program because the people in remote areas are benefitting from it. I hope that you will also support this so) we can put an end to the problems of the local communist armed conflict,” Brawner said.

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The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) has required mining firms to build settling ponds to prevent massive siltation.

MGB-Caraga regional director Larry Heradez said in a text message Monday that they dispatched a team to the area on the same day to investigate.

“While we are waiting for the validation report from MGB we are doing drainage improvement.

Restore the normal course of the drainage,” Basadre said.

He denied claims that their settling pond got busted.

He said the drainage system simply overflowed.

A passerby who requested anonymity said it was scary navigating along the portion of the highway that was flooded by murky waters coming from the mountain.

But he said the road remained passable. (Roel N. Catoto/MindaNews)

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and seasonal workers, for a minimum of 10 days, but not to exceed 30 days, depending on the nature of work.

Pahalia said another PHP130 million will be distributed before the year ends for Northern Mindanao.

TUPAD beneficiaries, she added, should be at least 15 years old.

"There's no categorization as to the age limit, as long as the person is capable of working, safe, and healthy," Pahalia said.

Those who work under the program will be tasked to complete community development cleanup drives and beautification of the environment.

Best practice One of TUPAD's success stories was that of Khent Bryan A. Waminal, 28, who became a TUPAD coordinator under the DOLE-10 Camiguin Provincial Field Office (Cam PFO).

Waminal said he can now afford to pay the monthly mortgage of his motorcycle and put up additional capital for his broiler chicken production with a carrying capacity of 1,000 heads.

He is also earning an average net income of P20,000 per cycle from his business and was able to defray his family’s basic needs like food, electricity, medication of his parents, and support the

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education of his cousin.

"Due to my salary, I was able to loan for additional capital to my business. Other than that, I also earned experience and skills in learning technical writing and (doing) community engagements," he said in the vernacular.

Other DOLE activities As part of the DOLE’’s 88th-anniversary celebration this year, the regional labor and employment office here announced an online job fair that will be held from December 9 to 11, and the 5th Labor and Employment Summit, a virtual career c o a c h i n g a c t i v i t y, o n December 17.

As of December 6, the agency has recorded 1,081 vacancies from 49 local companies, and another 72 vacancies from three overseas manpower agencies.

In total, the online job fair will offer 1,153 vacancies from 52 companies.

The agenc y has also launched the Child Labor Aw a r e n e s s P r o g r a m (CLAP) TikTok account

by Child Labor Prevention and Elimination Program community facilitators and focal persons, as an online educational platform using the TikTok application.

Contents adapt the needs of online learners, their parents, and communities in triumphing the government's Batang Malaya Campaign where a million children are to be withdrawn from being child laborers in 2025. (PNA)

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Environmental Management Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources are also investigating the Aboitiz-owned company regarding the incident.

Republic Cement president Lloyd Vicente, in a statement said “an equipment malfunction” resulted in “a conveyor tube blockage” causing the explosion.

Vicente said “operations were immediately halted as soon as the incident occurred” early Monday afternoon.

He said they conducted cleanup operations immediately after the incident.

“While most of the cement landed within our site, cleanup operations on the national highway affected have been completed,” he said.

He said they also informed

the local government units and the DENR-EMB right after the incident occurred.

“The well-being and safety of our community and employees is important to us and remains our top priority,” he said.

He added they are now looking for a new equipment to prevent a similar incident from happening again.

He expressed apologies to the residents and the local government.

Environmentalist Raoul Geologue said the DENR-EMB should send a team to the site to evaluate the incident.

He said that although cement dust is non-toxic it could result in irreparable damage to the lungs of those who would inhale it.

After the explosion residents closed their houses and stores to prevent dust and smoke from getting inside.

Hazel Ann Estodillo, a resident, said the food they sold wasn’t affected as they reacted quickly to the incident.

(Froilan Gallardo/MindaNews with a report from Marivic Davis)

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are grateful the cases have gone low because we can now celebrate Christmas with our family),” one of the residents who witnessed the lighting ceremony said.

Meanwhile, Misamis O r i e nt a l G ov. Ye v ge ny Vicente Emano also led the lighting in the capitol grounds in Cagayan de Oro City, which also served as the kick-off activity of the Christmas season at the provincial capitol featuring the Christmas lights and decor contest.

Before the main event, Emano also distributed financial assistance worth P500,000 to the Provincial Capitol Vendors Association with each member receiving P10,000.

The amount is additional assistance to the vendors operating for more than 15 years at the capitol’s premises who were heavily affected by the pandemic to reopen their business. (PNA)

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By MARK FRANCISCO

NESTLED along the national highway in barangay Lumbia, this city just across Bloomfields Subdivision is a dining destination that oozes everything vintage.

This is Cafe Nirvana and it is named as such by entrepreneur Pamela Bianca Maestrado because of the serenity calmness of the place.

The resto, which is surprisingly located just in front of a road curb that leads to a gated community, definitely looks and feels rural what with

the gardens surrounding all sides. During the day, diners can choose to sit either in al fresco dining outside or the spacious hall inside that can accommodate 40 persons and enjoy the cold breeze of the wind while leisurely devouring your food. By nightime, the vintage decor will transform into a harmonious setup of colorful lights that Pamela herself has chosen, inspired by the natural adventurer in her.

On the flip side, Pamela’s culinary inclinations can be tasted with her unique blend of comfort food offerings that cannot be found anywhere else in CDO. Just thinking of these gastronomic names alone will surely make your mouth water: bagnet sisig, longganisa, tocino, fried chicken, chorizo, bacon, Nirvana’s jaw breaker burger, old time burger, garden grinders, sandwich all the way, tonkatsu/ chicken katsu, chicken,

pork bacon, cured beef, cheese, garlic bread basket.

And then there are the desserts: tableya cake, cassava cake, New York cheesecake, assorted dougnuts, affogato coffee iced cream, Nutella espresso latte. For the healthconscious, you may try the blueberry and banana smoothie bowl or the granola and yogurt fruit bowl.

Pair it up with strawberry mint iced tea, lemonade iced tea, kiwi fizz, blueberry blast, Mang Kiko’s sikwate, chocolate milk, matcha latte, calamansi juice and any of the coffee series (cappuccino, cafe latte, Americano, caramel macchiato, mocha, hazelnut, Spanish latte, tiramisu, salted caramel, espresso, extra shot, brewed coffee, ice minted coffee, duende coffee).

Cafe Nirvana is open from Monday to Fridays except Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and during weekends at 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

For homey laid-back relaxation while dining, come to Cafe Nirvana!