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Rice sufficient AGRICULTURE Secretary William D. Dar said the rice inventory is sufficient until the end of the year despite widespread crop damage caused by consecutive typhoons. In a television interview Thursday, Mr. Dar said at the end of the year, the rice inventory will be good for 82 days’ demand despite the damage sustained by the agriculture sector. “The current supply will bring us another 82 days’ worth of rice (starting) January 2021. After that, we will have new production that can be harvested by late March and April,” Mr. Dar said in an interview on ANC.
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ITH concerns raised on the ease of movement of minors and holding of events during the holidays, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)-10 said the local government units (LGUs) have the authority to decide on such with enough basis on their area's COVID-19 status. Based on the recent announcement of DILG Sec. Eduardo Año, minors from general community quarantine (GCQ) areas will be allowed to go out and shop for the holidays as long as they are accompanied by their parents, DILG-10 Assistant Regional Director Yvette
Tolentino-Sunga said during the NorMin COVID-19 Response Task Force press conference, December 1. The same goes for the modified general community quarantine (MGCQ) areas, she added. Also, DILG is still waiting HOLIDAYS/PAGE 7
A man looks at danggit fish being dried in Barangay Caub in Del Carmen town in Siargao Island on Monday (30 November 2020). The “buyad” (vernacular for dried fish) sells for 800 pesos per kilo. mindanews photo by roel n. catoto
Non-tarrif measures THE Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), which the Philippines is part of, has signed a new document that will address non-tariff measures in trading coronavirus-related products within the region. In a statement Thursday, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez said economic ministers of Asean signed the memorandum of understanding (MOU) on the Implementation of non-tariff measures (NTM) on essential goods at the sidelines of the 19th Asean Economic Community Council Meeting last Nov. 10. Under the MOU, Asean member states were urged to refrain from “introducing or maintaining trade restrictive measures on essential goods”.
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Envi groups oppose DPWH plan to cut down 70-year old heritage trees D AVA O C I T Y — Environmental groups are opposing the plan of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)Davao to cut down eight 70-year old heritage trees, mostly Narra (Pterocarpus
indicus or Red Sandalwood), outside the Ateneo de Davao University’s Grade School and Junior High School campus along McArthur Highway to give way to a lay-by and road widening project to address traffic congestion.
Aside from their “ecological and historical value,” the heritage trees also offer social benefits to st udents, pa rents, a nd com muters, sa id Chinkie Golle, Executive OPPOSE/PAGE 7
4 areas in Mindanao placed under GCQ By ANTONIO L. COLINA IV, MindaNews
Environmentalists in Davao City are asking the Department of Public Works and Highways to spare the trees outside Ateneo de Davao University from being cut down. photo courtesy of save heritage trees
DAVAO CITY – President Rodrigo R. Duterte placed four Mindanao areas under general community quarantine (GCQ) from December 1 to 31. In a
st atement, president i a l spokesperson Harry Roque said the quarantine status of Davao del Norte has been reverted to GCQ, following a spike in the numb er
of coronav ir us dis e as e (COVID-19) cases while quarantine classification for Davao City, Iligan City, and Lanao del Sur remains the same. Also under GCQ are GCQ/PAGE 7
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ALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-10 officially premiered “Ang Regalo sa DIYESembre,” a promotional campaign featuring the best food products of the region for Noche Buena ideas that are made available in Kahimunan.com.
Kahimunan.com is a web store that features a variation of MSME products from processed food products, beverages, health and organic products, gifts and houseware items, fashion accessories, home style and living, fashion accessories to local tourism development from the five provinces of Region
10: Bukidnon, Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental, and Misamis Oriental. The promotional campaign is in line with DTI Regional Operations Group’s Christmas special project tagged as “PASA-LOVE.” This is a promotional campaign to “Buy Local” that aims to help more Filipino
entrepreneurs recover and stay economically afloat to make the Christmas tradition of giving more meaningful in these trying times. Visit the and subscribe to DTI Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube. com/c/DTI_Philippines/ Videos to watch “Ang Regalo sa DIYESembre.” (DTI10/PIA Bukidnon)
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DTI NorMin officially premiers “Ang Regalo sa DIYESembre,” a promotional campaign featuring the best food products of the region for Noche Buena ideas that are made available in Kahimunan.com. (DTI Bukidnon)
Camiguin entrepreneurs graduate in first blended mentoring program CAMIGUIN--Nineteen entrepreneurs in Camiguin officially graduated in the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI)10 module mentoring program after successfully presenting their Business Improvement Plans (BIP) in front of a panel for
critiquing. The mentee-graduates are the pioneering batch of the first blended online and face-to-face Kapatid Mentor Me-Money and Market Encounter (KMME-MME) online training program. KMME is a program
implemented since 2016 that optimizes weekly face-to-face interactions between mentors and mentees with the goal of boosting capacity through improved access to mentorship, money, and market. With businesses being
affected of COVID-19, the KMME-MME Online was developed to make KMME more relevant and necessary albeit in a virtual or digitalized form. The mentoring program is now being implemented via Zoom app to adjust to the new normal. DTI Northern Mindanao Regional Director Linda Boniao recognized the menteegraduates as one of the
most memorable KMME batches as they are the only blended batch in the mentoring program. Being in the island province whose economy is largely dependent on tourism, Boniao challenged the new entrepreneurs to look at the effects of pandemic as a lesson learned and a lesson to be fully integrated in their business improvement
plans. “Make your business happen or expand,” she added. With the successful digital shift of the KMME program, an additional 44 entrepreneurs from other provinces in northern Mindanao are expected to present their BIPs and graduate in the second batch of KMME online training program this December 2020. (DTI Camiguin/PIA10)
Brgy 31 SK fosters mental health campaign amid contagion FIGHTING the adverse effects of coronavirus disease (COVID)-19 contagion particularly on mental health, the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) of Barangay 31 here conducts various activities to boost mental health awareness and help the youth in diverting their anxieties to more productive activities. "Agi'g pag-celebrate
BALINGASAG, MISAMIS ORIENTAL National Highway Balingasag, Barangay 4, Balingasag, Misamis Oriental Mobile Number/s: 0933-823-3161, 0933-823-3304 Tel. Number: 333-5161 CAGAYAN DE ORO P&J Lim Building, Tiano Kalambagohan St., Barangay 14, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental Tel No. (08822) 727-829 / 231-6629 Telefax No. (088) 856-1947 Mobile No. 0933-823-3303 / 0943-708-7065 CAGAYAN DE ORO WAREHOUSE Warehouse 7, Bonbon Road, Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental Mobile No. 0917-825-4149 / 0943-708-7065 CARMEN, CAGAYAN DE ORO Vamenta Blvd., fronting CEPALCO, Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental Tel. No. (088) 233-2011 Mobile No. 0933-823-3159 CORRALES, CDO Corrales Ave., Barangay 29, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental Telefax No. (088) 231-2055
DIVISORIA, CDO A. Velez St., Barangay 9, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental Telefax No. (088) 856-1947 Mobile No. 0917-841-4000 / 0933-823-3164 GINGOOG CITY G/F Wyne Militante Bldg., Lugod St., Barangay 22, Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental Telefax No. (088) 861-0104 Mobile No. 0933-823-3168 LAPASAN, CDO National Highway (FICCO Bldg.), Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental Tel. No. (088) 231-6739 Mobile No. 0933-823-3160 PUERTO, CDO Purok 6, Puerto, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental Tel. No. (088) 859-0574 Mobile No. 0943-708-7537 CAMIGUIN B. Aranas St., Poblacion, Mambajao, Camiguin Telefax No. (088) 387-0491 Mobile No. 0943-708-7539
sa Linggo ng Kabataan, nag-initiate mi ug maayo nga tumong kabahin sa mental health awareness. Daghan akong nakita sa news and social media nga nagpakamatay gumikan sa kapait nga atong nasinati karon," Barangay 31 SK Chair Reymart Dragon said during the CORDS-X Podcast with Communications Sec. Martin Andanar, November 28. (In celebration of the Linggo ng Kabataan, we initiated a good campaign on mental health awareness because I have seen a lot of news and in social media that a lot of teenagers commit suicide due to the difficulties of this pandemic) They also held fun games such as the Mobile Legend battles, TikTok challenge, sports activities that are allowed by the Inter Agency Task Force (IATF), and the Search
for Most Clean Purok. He added that the activities are targeted to help the youth in relaxing their mind and body from doing their online or module classes. As assistance to the Barangay Council, the SK aided in the distribution of flyers and posting of tarpaulins in every corner of their barangay to heighten awareness on COVID-19 as well as they strictly impose the curfew and continuously urge residents to clean the area to prevent the spread of the virus. Putting emphasis on upholding good health during the pandemic, Barangay 31 SK Council conducts a feeding program since July 2020. Dragon said checking and maintaining the health of the youth is very important so they can strongly face the current health crisis. They also implemented one entry and exit points in the barangay to thoroughly monitor the persons going in and out the barangay. To further contain the spread of COVID-19, Dragon urges the residents of their barangay to observe and support the measures implemented by the barangay, and to always pray for safety among family members. (RTP/ PIA10)
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Mindful Snacking with Tang Mondelez Philippines Promotes Eating with Attention and Intention
AS PART of the world’s leading snacks company, Mondelez Philippines aims to empower people to snack right. This means providing the right snack, for the right moment and made the right way. It also means promoting mindful snacking – or the practice of being in the moment and eating with attention and intention. Recently the Company shared how it is promoting Mindful Snacking with one of its biggest brands, Tang. Snacking is much more than eating between meals All over the world, snacking is growing. The lines between snacking and meals is blurring. Mondelez Philippines knows that consumers don’t want to have to choose between snacking and eating right. These days, snacks mean more than just something you eat in-between meals. According to a 2019 State of Snacking survey which the Company undertook, three trends are influencing snacking all over the world: (1) Snacking is eclipsing meals globally as appetites for
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smaller bites grows. (2) Snacking offers bite-sized rituals connecting us to culture and community and (3) Snacks nourish body, mind, and soul; with indulgence remaining a priority. Mindful Snacking: Eating with Attention + Intention Seeing these trends in snacking, Mondelez Philippines takes it upon itself to not only make delicious snacks for consumers, but to also promote Mindful Snacking to ensure wellbeing. Mindful Snacking is an approach to eating with attention and intention. ‘Attention’ means being conscious of what you want to eat, why you’re eating, and how it makes you feel. So, you don’t have to choose between snacking and eating right for the moment. Experts have found that Mindful Snacking has benefits: Focusing on the present moment can help you discover a more satisfying and positive snacking experience and makes you less likely to binge or overeat. ‘Intention’ means
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choosing the right snacks for your needs. To support this, Mondelez Philippines works to provide consumers easy access to the right snacks, for the right moment, and made the right way. Like Tang, which offers affordable nutrition and refreshment for the entire family. Snack Mindfully with Tang As the #1 Powdered Beverage brand in the Philippines, Tang aims to become Moms’ ally in providing the right snack for moms to protect her children and prepare them for a brighter future. Tang has been in the Philippines since 1972, with 48 years of refreshing Moms and their families. It provides a truly delicious and nourishing drink for the family and offers the widest portfolio of 21 fruit-flavored beverages. Tang is the right snack, containing 100% of your family’s Vitamin C requirements with every glass. Vitamin C is that much more important for children to have these days, with the prevalence of COVID-19 and other diseases. Tang aims to be
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Moms’ ally in providing not only refreshment and deliciousness, but also affordable nutrition. With only P18 per pack, which makes 5 glasses of beverage, Mom can provide her family with nutrition, protection and refreshment. This deeply rooted presence in Filipino’s lives also allows Tang to provide for a wide variety of consumer needs – for the right moment. This includes the creation of
Tang Sweet Orange – a flavor that’s only available in Mindanao. It is Mas Lami, or made more delicious for the taste preferences of our different regions in the country. As a leader in the powdered beverage category, Tang works to set the standard for high quality and product benefits – it is made the right way. The brand stands by its promise to Moms, to provide only wholesome nutrition.
Tang is also made with real fruit extracts and has no artificial flavors. As a trusted company, it also abides by all government regulations and is a responsible corporate citizen, supporting community programs that help empower children and their community. Snack Mindfully with Tang and Mondelez Philippines, with the right snacks, for the right moment, and made the right way.
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Maid to sing Think a minute . . . Years ago many prejudiced white southerners in America t re at e d b l a c k , A f r i c an Americans in cruel, evil ways. Yet there were some southern whites who were different. One of these was the Chisholm family in Laurel, Mississippi. Their housekeeper named Everlina had been with them for 45 years and was more than just an employee, she was part of the family. This included Everlina’s young niece who played with the Chisholm daughters. One day Everlina’s niece said that she dreamed of getting a good education and learning the social skills of a lady in society. So Mrs. Chisholm immediately took this little black girl under her wing, gently guiding her in proper social manners and confidence to face the world with dignity and self-respect. Mrs. Chisholm became like a second mother to this young girl, so she could learn that the color of her skin should never stop her from becoming all she wanted to be. During school vacations the young girl would come to
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KLAUS DORING Some of you, my dear readers, might think, may think that this is a little early. We are in the first week of December right now. A review of the year belongs to the end of the year, right? Maybe you feel the same
way. Somehow, we all want this year 2020 to end as soon as possible. Well, honestly, in my case, it really doesn't mean that everything was bad in my business- and family life in 2020. So really not. The personal and business success was really impressive. If it hadn't just been this virus... . Well, the 2020 annual review can be very short and precise. And so this annual review will be more of an annual outlook for 2021. Or should I say a wish list for next year? At the turn of the year, I always liked to write a wish list "between the years". I wrote about peace. I wrote about (more) blessings. I wrote how we can get a better
grip on climate change in the following years. Yes, and I wrote about health. What is, of course, first on this year's wish list 2021? Well guess what? Health, of course, health for the whole world! A world with this virus! And everything else then comes automatically as if by itself ! Let's wish and hope, and most importantly pray for this! Even now, although the year 2020 is far from from over! +++ S om e t h i ng p e rs on a l at the end of this column although it should belong at the beginning: It is a great honor for me to be able to
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Airline pivotal to economic recovery The Aviation industry plays a critical role in the economic recovery in the wake of the pandemic. A vibrant and healthy aviation sector is a key driver of global economic growth. This is true for three principal reasons. Firstly, air travel drives spending, which stimulates growth in an airline’s host and destination economies and is key to economic recovery. In a recent study of AirAsia’s economic impact, Oxford Economics found that the airline facilitated more than 2.8 million international visitor arrivals into Thailand in 2018. Those travellers spent money with tourism service providers, such as hotels, restaurants and taxis, which in turn generated business throughout their own diverse supply chains. We estimate that prior to the pandemic, AirAsia supported more than 315,000 Thai jobs in 2018 and contributed more than THB 130 billion to the Thai economy (worth 0.8% of that year’s GDP). This is why a successful vaccine programme will be particularly important
for the aviation industry as well as for the economy as a whole. At the global level, flight numbers remain at only half the level they were in January. In Thailand, tourism arrivals went from 28 million in January to virtually zero for the last six months. Based on the assumption that a reliable vaccine becomes publicly available in 2021 and takes time for global dispersion, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) projects that global passenger activity will not return to 2019 levels until 2023. Secondly, an active aviation network boosts competition and trade, facilitates business interactions and foreign investment, and encourages new experiences and the exchange of know-how. Many organisations have surprised themselves in the past year with their ability to keep the wheels of business turning while their staff have worked remotely. But the ability to move across borders, meet new people and cement relationships adds an intangible value to the business that is increasingly
being missed. In our study for AirAsia, we analysed the productivity impact of air connectivity and found that AirAsia’s network – which repeatedly connects people, businesses, and ideas – delivered productivity gains to the Thai economy worth an additional THB 80.8 billion in 2018 (a further 0.5% boost to GDP). Finally, the aviation sector has a critical role to play in the immediate and effective distribution of the Covid-19 vaccine. Once a successful vaccine has been scaled up, it must be distributed quickly from its concentrated production sites to hundreds of countries and regions around the globe. The high value of these shipments and the need for maintaining sensitive carriage conditions mean air cargo will have a crucial role to play in their distribution. This will be especially true in the archipelago and island nations of Southeast Asia. For such a historic challenge, the air transport network requires investment in services and capacity. In a recent International Air
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Cargo Association survey, 80% of airlines said that additional flights might be necessary to meet the demand for vaccine distribution, while over 90% felt additional investment in equipment might be required. The aviation industry has been among the hardest hit by Covid-19. But the same industry that was brought to a halt by this global pandemic has the potential to take the world past it. Assuming the industry survives the challenging months ahead, it will play a historic role in distributing vaccines to the world’s population, reconnecting global economies, and breathing PIVOTAL/PAGE 7
Davao City getting out of the woods JHAN TIAFAU HURST help her Aunt Everlina work in the Chisholm house. As this young girl worked throughout the house she sang. In fact, she sang so well that Mrs. Chisholm, a trained musician, immediately recognized how naturally talented this little girl was. The girl had been listening to professional singers on the radio, dreaming of someday becoming a singer herself. Mrs. Chisholm dedicated herself to helping this young girl reach her potential. She even paid for the girl’s university education to study voice at the famous Julliard School in New York City. And the dream of that young girl who worked as a maid in SING/PAGE 7
STRICT implementation of health protocols and restrictions against Covid-19 is all that is needed to control the spike of Covid-19 cases in Davao City. For now, the earlier proposal to place 35 barangays under lockdown had been set aside. The culprit it is turning out was the lifting of curfew and the liquor ban. We were not in this situation before. While Davao City has its share of Covid-19 cases, rarely do we see these going beyond 30 and recovery was high. It was not a difficult decision to lift restrictions to rev up the local economy and for many to be re-employed. What happ ened was people imbibed too much alcohol they can handle and when drunk threw away all precautions in the air. Without curfew “barkadas” roamed the streets and in many slum dwellings where space is cramp infections,
just like among drunkards, is a certainty. No masks and no social distancing. Pretty foolish things that Dabawenyos committed against what was an attempt at self-regulation that failed. Add to that is the stupid defiance of some barangay officials against the Mayor’s order banning cockfighting and we are on the way to beating other cities nationwide in the number of Covid-19 cases reported daily. Davao City Mayor Inday Sara Duterte-Carpio had restored all restrictions. The day before the Executive Order took effect, alcoholics shamelessly rushed to the malls and bought all the liquors from the shelves lest they ran out of stock ‘til Christmas. Ergo the drinking goes on. Thus, we Dabawenyos have to endure the limitation
of movements. While there may b e no lo ckdowns, residents will face stricter rules and regulations to contain Covid-19 infections. This means until a vaccine against the deadly virus is made available, there will be no second round of intoxicating spirits anymore and the curfew is here to stay. And the iron lady in Mayor Inday Sara cracks the whip. Wear that mask and face shield properly and no non-essential travel will be allowed. Simple appeal actually, but those who are defiant will pay PHP500 for the first offense, P2,000 for the second offense, and P5,000 for the third offense plus one-month free accommodation in the city jail. While she is at it, the good mayor should include business establishments that fail to enforce the health
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JUN LEDESMA protocols on their clients. Field barangay police to take pictures of non-compliant establishments to include ambulant vendors where protocols are not observed, issue a penalty letter, and attach the photos taken of the establishment. The penalty should be stiffer, of course. In the meantime, Davao City braces for a cleanup drive. Mass testing of people who had contacts with DAVAO/PAGE 7
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COVID-19 has undeniably caused a global health crisis that has deeply affected the way we perceive our world and our everyday lives. Its notable impact, both positive and negative, brings complexities that compel us to embrace change and adapt to the new normal. Oro Integrated Cooperative isn’t exempt from this as the pandemic’s adverse economic impact is felt by the organization and its members However, the commitment to continually serve its members and the community reinforces the need for online services. Adhering to one of its values, Innovation, OIC seizes this opportunity to innovate in order to bring its services closer to its members. Consequently, OIC’s Online Services was realized and launched in the middle of July 2020. It is an adapted system that caters to online transactions coming in two channels; through Google forms, which accepts OIC Debit Transfers and Express Loan applications; and through the new services offered by OIC’s official website page, www.
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orointegrated.coop – the Online Membership application menu, and a shop menu for Savings and Investment, Loans payment, and Insurances. Google Form services cater to Debit Transfers which enable an OIC member to transfer a Regular Savings deposit to either his/her savings account, to somebody else’s account, or could be used as an avenue to pay for his/her existing loan or for someone’s loan payment. On the other hand, Oro Integrated Cooperative reintroduces Online Membership Application allowing everyone to
experience its services and opportunities anywhere in the country and abroad, specifically to our Overseas Filipino Workers, without having to personally visit OIC’s branch offices. To access this service, applicants can simply log-on to OIC’s official page, www. orointegrated.coop , select Online Membership Application under the Services menu then fillout all the fillable forms, attached the required documents, watch OIC’s Pre-membership Education Seminar videos, answer the questions and fulfill the monetary requirement.
But wait, there’s more! OIC affords its members a notable shopping experience by enabling them to open Special Savings accounts, deposit to their existing Savings account or pay loans through money transfer. These are made possible through OIC’s official website’s Shop application under the Services Menu. OIC believes that through its Online Services, the cooperative can provide its members access to its services without compromising their safety by making OIC’s services convenient and efficient.
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Ayala CEO: Vaccine acquisition is great news; robust healthcare system is long-term solution
HOPES are up as the country’s public and private sectors work together to acquire the much-awaited vaccine, which is expected to resurrect people’s confidence and resuscitate the economy after months of recession. In a virtual T3 partners update held last week, the procurement of vaccines and the supply chain management of its sourcing, delivery, and administration challenges as well as possible solutions were eagerly discussed. Unilab, Zuellig Pharma, AC Health (the healthcare arm of Ayala), and Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation are working closely with vaccine czar Carlito Galvez, Jr. and his team to organize a “Vaccine
Logistics Summit” with the national government, local government units, private sector, and other stakeholders in midDecember. The summit, to be organized by the Boston Consulting Group, will focus on a multi-vaccine, multi-year vaccine procurement and distribution plan for the country. “The procurement of vaccines and the administration of a largescale vaccination program will be one of the most important and challenging undertakings for the next few years. I believe this can only be done through a public–private partnership looking at a multiple vaccine, portfolio strategy. Our commitment extends, beyond our employees and their dependents,
Continuing Education amidst Covid-19 pandemic RACQUEL L. BABIERA Teacher 1 Baliwagan Central School
SCHOOLS that invested in digital technology are proving to be more agile and resilient during COVID-19. The education system has made a significant shift during the current pandemic and may never return to what it once was. In the face of uncertainty, it’s become evident that institutions with prior investment in digital technologies are emerging more agile and resilient. For example, online communities have helped 30% of students feel more connected with other students during this time. Communications help students feel connected. In a typically isolating time, 75% of students wanted to receive weekly (or even more frequent) pandemicrelated updates. Why? These consistent communications from institutions actually help students feel more close and connected than in previous years. This valuable sense of belonging is increasingly happening through online communities and other d i g it a l c h an n e l s , but institutions have significant room left to grow in this area. T he p and e m i c has worsened existing trust gaps that exist between university le adership, students, and staff. Part of this may be due to a lack of resources provided during imposed COVID-19 restrictions. From personal protective equipment such
as masks/hand sanitizer to transparent COVID-19 response plans, students a ls o exp e c t a myr i ad of resources from their universities to help put them at ease. Months of lockdowns and persistent social distancing have understandably shaken up students’ university experiences. This is further compounded by various well-being challenges, from financial anxieties to juggling familial responsibilities. On the bright side, such demand creates an opportunity for institutions to provide more tailored well-being support through digital-first channels. Students are drawn to online learning. As the pandemic seemingly creates new challenges by the day, many students are seeking more f lexible options for when and how they learn.On the bright side, such demand creates an opportunity for institutions to provide more tailored well-being support through digital-first channels. The good news? There’s already evidence of this shift. Over half (57%) of staff say their institutions are investing i n n e w m o d a l it i e s or revenue streams to attract new students, including more flexible learning options. These above trends aren’t disparate to the student and staff experience. Rather, they are intricately linked with one another.
to the community at large, prioritizing those most in need. Our task extends, beyond procuring vaccines, towards helping optimize the end-toend supply chain and distribution logistics," said Ayala Corporation Chairman and CEO Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, a founding member of T3. To date, through the alliances under T3, the country’s testing laboratories increased from 17 to 162. T3 has also helped build isolation centers, procure testing equipment and PPEs, launch the One Hospital Command Center, and assist with data management requirements. AYALA/PAGE 7
While the arrival of the vaccine may finally restore consumer confidence and catalyze the Philippine economy’s bounce back, the long-term solution to pandemics is a stronger healthcare system, says Ayala Chairman and CEO Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala. "Pandemics will be with us as a new form of crisis in the future. As the world becomes denser and pandemics become part of our reality, I really believe that one area we have to reinvest in is our whole healthcare system. One advantage that we have among ASEAN countries is that we have very capable individuals in the medical field who have been the pride of the Philippines in the way they have taken care of the frontlines. What we probably lack is the physical infrastructure. I think we have to spend more on clinics, hospitals, and equipment that will allow us to carry and distribute vaccines," Zobel shared at BusinessWorld's Economic Forum last November 26, 2020. (Ayala Corporation file photo 2019)
INTRODUCTION to MATHEMATICS MODULE By: LIZA J. MAGSAYO MT-1 Initao Central School
Despite these trying times brought about the spread of the CORONA virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) , the Department of Education (DepEd) continue to find ways to help ensure that education will continue. “Education must continue even in times of crisis, whether it may be a calamity, disaster, emergency, or even war”, Secretary Leonor Briones said. Following this mandate, Deped’s office of Misamis Oriental Division, under the leadership of our PSDS Jonathan S. Delapena with the initiative of our EPS in Science and Math Nelson B. Absin
Ph.D.,required teachers to make EBOOK and MODULE to support distance learning modalities ,precisely to continue the delivery of basic education to our children. Module is one of the alternative modalities in preparation for the opening of classes. It serves as our partner to further improve and fully develop the critical thinking and problem solving skills of our learners. It supplements the textbook through additional exercises and activities. T h e s e a s s e s s m e nt to ol s are significantly developed and arranged to address the capabilities of the learners while they stay at home.
It contains ten competencies that cover the following content areas namely Solid Figures, Measurement, Geometry, Pattern and Algebra, and Statistic and Probability. Each competency starts with a pre-assessment to help evaluate our teaching and look for trends on what we will do and what they will do. Learning Mathematics is fun. It is not as difficult as you think. We hope that this module can help them and for us to explore the world of mathematical concepts in relation to our everyday life as we are still facing these challenging times. HAPPY Learning!
A reflection on the article: Improving Children’s Nationalism By CHARMAINE AMOR YABO
“In order to educate these students, we should first appreciate what we are supposed to teach, to feel the patriotism on our own.” (Ruby Sison) Among all the lines in the article, the line above is the one that really struck me deeply. As I read that line, I paused, escaped my eyes from the paper to the trees outside our house, and remembered how hesitant I was and how I made reasons just to refuse the task when I was asked by my principal before to teach HEKASI subject. To be honest, of all the subjects from elementary to high school, it is Araling Panlipunan or HEKASI that I hated the most. I don’t like discussing every detail of our heroes’ lives. I don’t like remembering dates. And most especially, I hate to trace back why and how did we become a nation not to mention at all the memorizing of the different significant events in each era in our history. After the few moments of reminiscing all those “unlikely to be remembered” thoughts of my elementary and high school history classes, I felt the shame in my heart. It should’ve not been like that. I should’ve been an enthusiastic teacher, happily accepting the challenge given to me by my principal to teach HEKASI. When I tried to continue reading the
article until the finish line, I again sat quietly in the chair, looking at the trees outside our house and tried questioning myself, why am I like this? Why did I develop such negative impression on history or Araling Panlipunan subject? Then, suddenly I remembered the teacher whom I considered my “idol”, my grade six Mathematics teacher. I tried to reecho his voice in my mind when he once said that, he was not proud being a Filipino and he would not really brag that he is a Filipino because of the very corrupt government and officials we have and the dirty politics we possess. According to Ruby Sison, “An educator’s strong personality can influence the students and the most important thing, can kindle the student’s interest.” When I read this, I already got the answer to my questions. I was influenced by my grade six teacher. Because I considered him as great, I tend to follow everything he said because I found him saying true at all times. So, when he said that he wasn’t proud being a Filipino, he wasn’t conscious that he could influence us with what he believed, and YES, he was able to influence me --- not to be proud being a Filipino. And this is the reason why, starting from that time, I slowly developed the
negative impression with HEKASI/ Araling Panlipunan. My self-belief being a Filipino was somehow lowered down. In fact, I started liking leaders greatly running those very improved countries in the west and doubting the Filipino leaders’ capacity to uplift our nation’s economy. When I would want to watch movies in the cinema, I would always choose to watch the foreign movies rather than the Filipino movies. I considered stories and books from other countries more reliable and more effective to use as references rather than books written by Filipino authors. These were just some of the many effects that brought me because of the influence of that teacher of mine. Shameful isn’t it? However, grateful I am that I was able to have this opportunity to read this article. At least, I know now, how RUINOUS I will become (to the next ten generations), if I will not be corrected with the wrong notion/ impression I have with our culture and our nationality. I am a teacher and I should, I must be reminded of how influential I am to my students. In order not to repeat the same story again, I should now start rebuilding the lost nationalism I once had before, so that I can successfully transfer the love of our own country to my pupils.
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COVID positive patients in every barangay. Residents see Mayor Inday Sara meant business. There are anti-Covid teams checking on every traveler. If compliance among residents becomes a habit then maybe our Christmas may still be merry, subdued but merry. We will get out of the woods for certain but I, for one, hope the inveterate drunkards do not forget Covid-19 has not gone away.
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life back into the hundreds of millions of businesses and workers and that depend on it. To business recovery, the industr y needs the cooperation and support of governments, regulators and users – especially when it comes to quickly adopt technologies and processes which will enable mass-travel to resume in a Covid-safe manner. The challenge is great, but so too is the prize of a reconnected world.
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Mississippi actually did come true. She became a famous opera singer known as the Queen of the Metropolitan Opera: Leontyne Price. Maybe you were not made to sing, but you were definitely made to succeed at what you do best in life. You were also made to help others discover what they do best. If you want to discover why you were born, simply ask your Creator to take full charge of your life. Jesus will daily guide and help you with His power to overcome whatever you face in order to reach your full potential He gave you. Just think a minute...
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Director of the Interface Development Interventions for Sustainability (IDIS). “Wit h t he cu r rent situation of our city where our Urban Heat Index is increasing, it is of utmost importance to have trees along the roads and in parks to allow walkability, and decrease heat and pollution in the city,” she said. Golle hopes stakeholders and government agencies will also look at the importance of having fully-grown trees in urban spaces, to keep the city “greener and more livable.” She acknowledged the need to address the worsening traffic congestion in the area, but maintained that there are other strategies that the government can resort to without cutting the trees. “The current technological and engineering approaches can really integrate these trees in their development design,” she said. On November 26, Ecoteneo director Carmela Marie Santos and Golle, in a joint letter addressed to R ichard Ragasa, OIC of the DPWH-Davao City
District Engineering Office, expressed strong opposition to the plan, explaining the need to preserve the trees, particularly Narra. The groups said Narra trees, the country’s national tree, are going extinct and are declared “endangered” in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Species as of 2018. “Incidentally, Narra is the symbol of Singapore’s gardens and greening program,” the letter read. The letter added that the shade provided by this row of trees is useful for pedestrians and commuters, including cyclists, and protect the students from the urban heat and the air pollution from the road traffic. “The greenery inside the campus is where our children have their lunch picnics and play, as well as the area for evacuation drills and disaster readiness. They are all eager to return to campus and they often mention to us in our online interactions with them, how much they miss the Ateneo grounds and space,” the groups said. The Narra trees are part of the Heritage Trees project initiated by IDIS, which aims to generate maps of heritage trees in the urban areas, document issues and concerns on existing heritage trees and submit a policy recommendation in order to protect and preserve the existing heritage trees in the urban areas, the groups said. “ He r i t a g e t r e e s a r e recognized for t heir ecologica l, cultura l and historical value. Preserving heritage and all other trees in the urban areas will help us make sustainable living in Davao City a reality,” the letter added. T he env i ron menta l advocates underscored the need for more trees under a “better normal.” “As we cooperate with the City in promoting cycling as sustainable transport (next to walking) in these pandemic times and the better normal, we need more trees not just cement roads. We need the trees for shade, air pollution-and-urban heat/ climate change mitigation to protect our bikers and the health and safety of our Davao’s citizens in general,” the letter said. (Antonio L. Colina IV / MindaNews)
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Metro Manila, Batangas, Iloilo City, and Tacloban City. The rest of the country are under a modified GCQ, the most relaxed form of community quarantine. Davao City reverted to GCQ status for 10 days from November 20 to 30 amid the alarming situation brought about by the record-breaking daily COVID-19 cases in the recent weeks. From December 1 to 3, local health authorities commenced a three-day a g g r e s s i v e c o m mu n i t y testing in the city to put the widespread transmission of the virus under control.
Dr. Evelino Buenaventura, ACT Focal person for Davao City Health office, said that the testing center for Talomo Central is located at Shanghai Gymnasium while Toril-A and Toril-B at the Toril-A Health Center on December 1; Talomo South at Central Park Gymnasium, Talomo North at Phase 2 SIR Gymnasium, and District A at Bankerohan Gymnasium on December 2; Buhangin at Buhangin Proper Gymnasium, District B at El Rio Phase 1 Gymnasium, Tugbok at Mintal Gymnasium, and Bunawan at Barangay Ilang Gymnasium on December 3. As of November 30, Davao City reported a total of 6,480 cases, Davao de Oro with 456, Davao del Norte with 1,050, Davao del Sur with 700 Davao Occidental with 118 and Davao Oriental with 442. The entire region has 2,755 in total active cases, 6,142 recoveries, and 353 deaths. Out of the 6,480 cases in Davao City, 2,225 are active, 3,965 are recoveries, and 290 are deaths. Iligan City, on the other hand, has 958 confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Nov. 30, of which 41 are still active, with 865 recoveries and 52 deaths, according to the city’s Emergency Operation Center Health Cluster. (Antonio L. Colina IV / MindaNews)
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for the Inter Agency Task Force (IATF) resolution for the said announcement. Those with immunodeficiency, comorbidity, or other health risks, and pregnant women are still advised to remain in their residences. As for the activities during the holidays, Año has mentioned to President Rodrigo Duterte in a meeting, November 30, the measures taken by the department on discouraging the holding of Christmas parties, caroling, karaoke sessions, and other gatherings. Pursuant to Circular No. 2020-0355, Sunga reiterated the Department of Health's risk mitigation measures. “Let us adhere to the protocols or guidance coming from DOH,” she added. As of December 1, there are a total of 6,496 confirmed c as es of C OVID-19 in northern Mindanao, wherein 5 , 3 5 8 h av e r e c ov e r e d , 194 expired, and 944 are recovering. (RTP/PIA10)
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Zobel, at the annual "Pilipinas Conference" of Stratbase ADR Institute held recently, said the vaccination program will boost consumer and investor confidence. "All of these things that address healthcare issues will go a long way in creating the kind of atmosphere that we need— the progressive economic restart that will be useful for all of us," he said. 1"Vaccines will encourage people to come out again, start planning for the future, start spending again [to drive consumption], and feel a little more confident [about our changing normal]," he added. “PH healthcare system needs robust investments” While the arrival of the vaccine may finally restore consumer confidence and thus catalyze the Philippine economy’s bounce back, Zobel said at BusinessWorld's Economic Forum last week that the long-term solution to pandemics is a stronger healthcare system. "Pandemics will be with us as a new form of crisis in the future," he said. "As the world becomes denser and pandemics become part of our reality, I really believe that one area we have to reinvest in is our whole healthcare system." Zobel has consistently called for an increased investment in the healthcare sector. Last July, in a virtual meeting organized by the Hous e C ommittee on Economic Affairs, Zobel said the Philippines has been producing "superb" but "inadequately appreciated" nurses and doctors who choose to leave the country for better opportunities abroad. "One advantage that we have among ASEAN countries is that we have very capable individuals in the medical field who have been the pride of the Philippines in the way they have taken care of the frontlines," he said. "What we probably lack is the physical infrastructure. I think we have to spend more on [building] clinics, hospitals, and equipment that will allow us to carry and distribute vaccines." “We have seen the kind of weight that our healthcare community has had to take on in a crisis of this magnitude,” Zobel added. “One area that all of us as a country must
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