BusinessWeek Mindanao (February 22, 2017)

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Federalism ABOUT 5,000 residents from all over Misamis Occidental gathered Monday at the Medina College Gymnasium in Ozamiz City for the grand launching of the Mayor Rodrigo Roa DuterteNational Executive Coordinating Committee (MRRD-NECC). Gracing the event were San Luis, Batangas Mayor Samuel Ocampo, MRRD - Peoples National Movement for Federalism national president, and Commissioner Manuel Serra Jr. of the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor and MRRD-NECC campaign manager. During the launching on Monday morning, members of the MRRD-NECC from the cities and towns in Misamis Occidental were sworn in.

Sasa modernization DAVAO City -- A homegrown cargo handling firm is throwing its all-out support to the Sasa Port modernization in order to address the growing demand of increasing cargo ships docking at Davao’s main port. Harry Lopez-Chua of Filipinas Port Services (Filport) said modernizing Sasa Port would improve services and result in faster turnaround while an additional space would accommodate some new equipment. He said currently, the port handling remains traditional using only short cranes. If there is improvement in cargo handling, it is privateinitiated to improve their service and cope with competition.

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A N T I L A N , S u r i g a o d e l S u r— Environment Secretary Gina Lopez has found a nemesis in two top local officials of this province who refuted her two-year green economy ecotourism program that would serve as an alternative to the closure of mining companies here. Surigao del Sur Gov. Vicente Pimentel Jr. and Mayor Philip Pichay of this town, whose families are into mining businesses, both

agreed that it would take three to five years before the ecotourism industry to fully develop and the abrupt closure of mining companies

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in the province would result to economic dislocation of some 7,000 residents who are dependent of the mineral production industry. The local officials aired t he i r d is d ai n ove r t he recent actions of Lopez to cancel at least 28 holders of Mineral Production Sharing Agreement , of which 14 are operating in Caraga region during a press conference after the march rally among 5,000 residents of two shutdown/PAGE 15

NO CONTINGENCY PLAN. Surigao del Sur Gov. Vicente Pimentel, Jr. and Cantilan Mayor Philip Pichay are seeking for government’s contingency measures that would cushion the impact of massive jobloss once mining firms in the province are closed down. Photo by JANUS LOUISE V. PANGANIBAN

TESDA bares 1,574 scholarship slots for Northern Mindanao

SM enters condo market in Davao By CARMELITO Q. FRANCISCO Correspondent

D AVA O C i t y - - S M Development Corp. (SMDC), the residential development subsidiar y of SM Prime Holdings, Inc., is putting up its first condominium in the city with construction planned to start by the third quarter this year. Jonathan Nick D. Santos, assistant mall manager of SM City Davao, said the fourbuilding project, with eight floors each, will occupy a 2.5-hectare portion of the existing SM City Ecoland open parking area. “We are ver y excited with this project as this will complement the mall,” Mr. market/PAGE 15

By MARK FRANCISCO Staff Writer

FISH PRICES UP. Despite the freeze order imposed on prices of basic commodities and petroleum products within the disaster-stricken Surigao City following the 6.7-magnitude quake that hit Surigao del Norte last February 10, prices of fish have up dramatically. Lack of supply due to bad weather have been attributed as the reason for the price increase. MindaNews photo by Roel N. Catoto

DOE sees wide support for WESM in Mindanao

C ON SU LTAT ION S conducted by the energy department have shown a wide support for the establishment of a Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) in Mindanao. In a news release issued Monday, the Department of Energy (DOE) said it has recently held public URBAN FISHING. A local resident takes advantage of consultations in Cagayan the good weather by fishing using his bamboo pole with line, hook and sinker at a channel near the river of de Oro and Zamboanga City, South Montilla Boulevard in Butuan City early yesterday. presenting to stakeholders a draft circular on the policies Photo by Jun Ayensa

for the operation of a WESM in Mindanao as part of the department’s mandate to provide reliable, readily available and reasonably priced electricity. The two consultations were attended by energy experts and power industry p ar t icip ants, investors, consumers, members of the academe and other stakeholders, all of whom expressed confidence that support/PAGE 15

THE provincial Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in Misamis Oriental announced Thursday the availability of 1,574 scholarship slots in the region. Leo Velez, the TESDA provincial director in Misamis Oriental, said that the training for work scholarship program (TWSP) would be available in Misamis Oriental and Northern Mindanao provinces this year. TWSP is intended to fill up the skills gaps and job requirements of priority industries and sectors with high employment demand from the village level. For a s t a r t , s u r v e y forms were distributed to all the villages in Northern Mindanao to be filled out by village officials on the possible vocational courses that the village residents would take if given a chance to be a TESDA scholar. Ve l e z s ai d t h at t h e TESDA later found out that the vocational courses on Housekeeping and Shielded Metal Arch Welding were generally appealing to the underprivileged who reside in the hinterland villages of tesda/PAGE 15

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BRIDGe project to increase business investments in ARMM

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A R AW I C i t y -- Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) and the Regional Board of Investments (RBOI) -- Autonomous Region o f Mu s l i m M i n d a n a o (ARMM) recently signed a Memoramdum of Understanding (MOU) to formalize their partnership through BRIDGe Project called “Brokering Business Investments in the Bangsamoro to Achieve Inclusive Development & Growth” at the Manila Liason Office (MLO) of ARMM in Makati City.

The project, funded by the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), aims to increase mutual confidence between business firms and local communities for incre as e d business investments in the conflictaffected areas of Mindanao. Atty. Ishak V. Mastura, RBOI-ARMM chairperson and managing head lauded the project which is an important move as the province gears up for economic development amid the continuing peace and order situation. “This is an appropriate project in the nick of time. We

are ready to go in the process of realizing the project. We still have outstanding security issues regarding peace and stability that needs to be resolved up to now. But there has to be some catalyst and these are the things we are trying to do. There must be a way that business actually benefits the community. Value chains must be created. Business investors must have a sense of belongingness as members of the community. At the same time, you make sure that when you are going into a place, you act as a member of the community and you are

here for the people working on the ground,” he said. It i s e x p e c t e d t h at through this project, a three-tiered change shall be more visible among top key players in the region: a more facilitative RBOIARMM that is aggressively promot ing invest ments suitable in the Bangsamoro; local communities that are prepared and capable to engage and partner with investors; and more business firms primed to invest in an area known for its distinctive social, cultural and environmental dynamics. “Australia has been a long-standing supporter of the peace process in Mindanao. Since the 1990s, our aid investment in the region supported business, e ducat ion, gover nment and e c onom i c g row t h . Sustainable livelihood is

essential to brokering peace and prosperity in Muslim Mindanao. Through BRIDGe, Australia hopes to support business investments in Bangsamoro areas that will lead to peace, progress and stability,” said Australian Embassy Political Counsellor Richard Rodgers.

As project implementor, PBSP’s tasks are to facilitate the creation of a Program Advisory Committee; develop a Te chnic a l Assist ance Package which shall serve as an infor mat ion and education module for the promotion of business in Project/PAGE 15

IRRI launches rice crop manager app A RICE Crop Manager (RCM) app was developed by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) for the Philippines. An information and communication technology-based decision support-tool that provides irrigated and rain-fed rice far mers wit h lo cat ionspecific crop management

recommendation to increase production and income. RCM is accessible though desktop computers and smart phones aiming to contribute to the implementation of appropriate ‘modern precision farming’ by providing farmers with personalized crop and nutrient management app/PAGE 15

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ALI sets P88-B PAL capex for 2017 AYALA Land Inc. (ALI) is allotting P88 billion for capital expenditures (capex) this year, up 3.04 percent from the P85.4 billion it spent in 2016. In an inter view, ALI President Bernard Vincent D y, s a i d t h e c a p i t a l expenditure program will keep the company on track to achieve its five year target of hitting P40 billion in net profit by 2020. Of this year’s capex, 47 percent will be used for the residential segment, 12 percent for land acquisition, 13 percent for malls, 11 percent for offices, 5 p e rc e nt for hotel s and resorts, 6 percent for estate development and the rest for other expenditures. This year, the company looks to launch P100 billion in residential and office units, to make up for the decline in its inventory to 10 months from 18 months the prior year. ALI plans to complete s even shopping centers this year with a total gross leasable space of 224,000 square meters. These include the recently opened Ayala Malls The 30th in Pasig, as well as Ayala Malls Vertis North in the Quezon City CBD, Ayala Malls Feliz

in Cainta, and Ayala Malls One Bonifacio High Street in BGC. It also plans to complete a total of 185,000 sqm of gross leasable office space in locations like Vertis North, Circuit Makati, and The 30th in Pasig within the year. “As the property market continues to maintain a generally robust outlook, with steady interest rates, flow of OFW remittances driving consumption, and a t h r iv i ng BP O s e c tor, Ayala Land looks forward to introducing new projects i n 2 0 1 7 to supp or t it s growth targets and sustain contributions to the local economy,” Dy added. ALI posted a 19 percent jump in net income to P20.9 billion in 2016 on the back of a 16 percent growth in consolidated revenues to P124.6 billion. The firm said the higher revenues were due to the stable growth of its property d e v e l o pm e nt bu s i n e s s , balanced with the steady performance of its leasing portfolio. Dy said “2016 marked another banner year for Ayala Land. We achieved a higher level of profitability coming from the sustained capex/PAGE 10

says radar repair to cause flights cancellations

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ORE than a hundred flights of f lag c arrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) will be cancelled on March 6-11 due to the temporary shut down of Tagaytay radar. Tagaytay radar is among the radars used by the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). It will be temporarily

shut down for maintenance and upgrade. The Civil Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) earlier said that flights per hour will be reduced during this period. Thus, passengers were advised to coordinate with airlines their flight schedules. The complete list of affected flights can be found

in the airline’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ flyPAL. Passengers may call the PAL hotline at (02) 855-8888 to get updates on their flight schedules. They can also go to the nearest PAL ticket office or travel agency that facilitated the issuance of their tickets. Passengers may also send an

email to wecare@pal.com. ph. PA L s a i d a f f e c t e d passengers may rebook their tickets within 30 days from original date of departure, or refund their tickets in full. The airline added that affected passengers can opt to re-route to the nearest alternative point within PAL’s network. (PNA)

THE PHILIPPINES has maintained its lead in Asian sales growth for Japanese home appliances maker Panasonic Corp., company officials said on Wednesday as the local unit marked 50 years of doing business in the country. Shinichi Hayashi, president of Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines Corp. (PMPC), told reporters that the local business kept its growth dominance over Vietnam and Indonesia in 2016. The three countries

have become the main drivers of global business growth. “The Philippines grew much higher than the other Asian countries,” he said. Mr. Hayashi said two factors propelled local sales growth: lower penetration rate for home appliances and the rising earnings of consumers, especially in the greater Manila area and Luzon, allowing stronger buying power. PMPC has yet to report its official sales number for business year 2016, which

ends next month, but Mr. Hayashi said the company is expected to post sales of P10 billion. In the 2015 fiscal year, sales jumped 25% to P6.7 billion from the previous year. He said growth in 2016 should be “more than 30%,” marking two consecutive years of strong sales in the country. For 2017, Mr. Hayashi said sales are expected to grow by at least 20%. Masaru Toyota, vicepresident for the sales

division, said the Philippines had taken the lead in sales growth in 2014. In previous years, the company saw stable growth rates of around 5%. Panasonic has a wide base of sales, distribution and service centers in big municipalities, cities and provinces in the country. Mr. Toyota sees more potential for bigger growth rates in the Philippines given its population of more than 100 million, although consumers’ income remains momentum/PAGE 10

Panasonic PHL unit sees strong sales momentum

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No Greater Love Think a minute…A four year old girl was seriously hurt in a car accident. She had lost so much blood that she would probably die. Her only hope was for someone else to give her blood. But her blood type was very rare and the doctors did not know if they could find anyone in time with her same blood type who was also willing to give their blood. Then, they discovered that the girl’s 7 year old brother had the same blood type as hers. The doctor led her brother into his office to tell him that his baby sister was very sick and unless she received some blood, the angels would probably need to take her to heaven. The brother’s eyes filled with tears. For a few moments, he tried to hold back his strong feelings of fear and sadness, then he said softly to the doctor: “I’ll give my blood to my sister.” Later, as the young boy watched his blood going through a tube into his sister, he became even more nervous and afraid. The doctor could see the little boy’s fear and told him: “It will be over very soon.” The boy started to cry and said: “So now is when I’m going to die.” From the very first time the doctor had asked this boy to give his blood for his sister, the

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At least when it comes to policy towards Asia, US President Donald Trump is becoming a little bit more dependable it seems, says German T V-commentar Frank Sieren. It’s rare, that I agree with my fellow German media friends. Yeah, sometimes, we also meet on a different level. Yes, this time: it was a close call, but US President Donald Trump seems. Donald Trump und Xi Jinping to have come to his senses just in time. He had already spoken to over 20 heads of state before deciding to put a telephone call through to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping last week. This was too late considering China’s economy is already stronger than the US’ in terms of purchasing power, China contributes four times more than the US to the global economy, China has the largest global population and is the fourthlargest country in terms of area after Russia, Canada and the USA. The Chinese government had every right

Chinese embassy. Moreover, a video of his granddaughter singing “Happy New Year’ in Chinese went viral. The New York Times said this was a “diplomatic coup” on the part of Arabella, even if it did come two weeks too late. It seems as if Trump is dealing with foreign policy in the same way as he does business: He sees how far he can go before having to backtrack, as he has done now with regard to China, NATO and Canada. He has also been reasonable with regard to North Korea, barely reacting to Kim Jong Un’s attempt to attract attention through missile tests. Internationally, there has been some relief that his non-reaction was as balanced as it would have been before him. In any case, his unusual behavior tweeting, blustering, playing golf with Abe, let alone having his granddaughter play the diplomat - is keeping his opponents on their toes. Beijing understood Trump’s game and remained remarkably calm during the

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Klaus Doring

time of the provocation; it can afford to stay calm: The world is well behind China when it comes to trade. But Trump is under pressure - he has to deliver on promises regarding economic growth and jobs in the US. He will have to show his hand soon; there can be no bluffing with regard to China. The economies of the US and China are simply too interdependent now. Games? We should take a watch. +++ Email: doringklaus@gmal. com or just follow me in Linkedin, Twitter ot Facebook or visit www.germanexpatinthephilippines.blogspot.com.

Plot to oust Duterte heats up LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… Your rulers are rebels, partners with thieves; they all love bribes and chase after gifts…” (Isaiah 1:23, the Holy Bible). -ooo PLOT TO OUST DUTERTE HEATS UP: The Free Legal Assistance Group (FLAG) which now claims to represent SPO3 Arturo Lascanas, the latest witness who is implicating President Duterte in the various killings in Mind anao a l lege d ly perpetrated by the so-called Davao Death Squad (DDS), is clearly eyeing something much more than revealing Duterte’s involvement in the DDS. From what has been happening since almost two weeks ago, it would be very clear that the presentation of Lascanas by the FLAG, evidently upon the prodding

of Duterte arch-critic Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV, is meant to step up a bigger plot aimed at the ouster of Duterte, at or near the anniversary celebrations of the US-inspired first EDSA “people power revolution” on February 25, 2017. The truth is that, in “ Ta m b a l a n g B a t a s a t Somintac” (a Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. radio commentary show at Radyo Agila’s DZEC, 1062 kHz hosted by me and DZEC Malacanang reporter Vic Somintac), we have already been receiving information backed up by proof that there is indeed a movement that would culminate in the staging of another “people power revolution” on its 31st anniversary. -ooo “PEOPLE POWER” UP VS. DUTERTE: The first

proof that Somintac and I got was relayed through the Internet. It talked about a plan called “isalba ang bayan laban sa baliw” which, in English means “save the country from someone who is mad or mentally deranged”). The culminating activity of this plan is supposed to be the holding of a big rally on February 25, 2017, at the People Power Monument. That rally is meant to kick out Duterte from the presidency, in the same way that, on February 25, 1986, former President Marcos was toppled from power through the first ever “EDSA people power revolution”. That rally would be followed by other events calculated to incite the people against Duterte, and entice them to join the 2017 rally. According to the information that reached

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Atty. Batas Mauricio “Tambalan”, the “Walk for Life” of the Roman Catholic Church on February 19, 2017 at the Luneta Park in Manila is supposed to be a part likewise of the Duterte ouster plot, and is aimed to show the Catholic Church’s support for those who are seeking to remove him from the presidency. There will be more of these kinds of Batas/PAGE 15

Sign of true love

Jhan Tiafau Hurst young boy thought it meant he needed to give ALL of his blood and die so his sister could live. Yet this little boy loved his sister that much, He was giving his life for her. Did you know Jesus Christ did even more than that for you? Even though He is God Himself, He loves you and me so much He gave His perfectly innocent life so we could finally be forgiven and live forever with Him. God humiliated Himself by becoming a human being to die for all our wrongs. Remember, He never did one wrong He needed to die for. So His perfect life and death paid the penalty for all our sins. Then after He was dead and buried for 3 days, He came back to life so we can share in His kind of life, Hurst/PAGE 15

to take offense but it stayed calm, even as it made clear behind the scenes that there were certain limits that should not be overstepped. These limits would have been overstepped if Donald Trump had not called Xi before receiving Japanese President Shinzo Abe and certainly if he had not confirmed officially that he would honor the “One China” policy after hints that he would not in the past. He also, in a press conference, said that the phone call had been “very warm.” His willingness to back down is perhaps surprising, but it seems that Trump is going to play it cool from now on. It was also clever to not say a word about thorny issues such as the South China Sea territorial dispute, or the trade surplus. Before the phone call, the US president involved his relatives to lessen the blow to China. In a first for the White House, he sent his daughter and her five-year-old Arabella to a New Year’s reception at the

What can be a good sign that we have a true love, and not just some kind of infatuation and the like? I guess the answer can be derived from what Christ himself told us clearly. And that’s nothing other than when we can manage, with God’s grace, to love not only our neighbor, but also our enemy. Of course, it is loving with the love of God as shown to us by Christ himself who bore all our sins by offering his life on the cross. Let’s remember what Christ said very clearly: “To you who hear I say, love your enemies, do good to those who hate, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. To the person who strikes you on

one cheek, offer the other one as well, and from the person who takes your cloak, do not withhold even your tunic.” (Lk 6,27-29) He continued: “Give to everyone who asks of you, and from the one who takes what is yours do not demand it back. Do to others as you would have them do to you. For if you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them.” To be sure, if we follow this commandment, we would be loving God and others the way Christ himself has loved his Father and all of us. It’s a love that is totally inclusive on the part of the lover, irrespective of whether such love is accepted or rejected by the beloved.

It’s a love that would convert and transform us into another Christ, if not himself (alter Christus, ipse Christus), for love, the real love that comes from God, has that power of making the lover united and identified with the beloved. That is why God became man, and Jesus Christ emptied himself completely to assume our human nature in its best and worst conditions. This love shown to us by Christ is the standard of our love. Therefore, loving others the way Christ loves us is loving Christ in others, and thus transforms us into another Christ. We have to e x p and our heart to make it more universal, as well as broaden our mind so we

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Fr. Roy Cimagala can understand things more deeply and extensively. Let’s examine ourselves more thoroughly so as to be more aware of our biases and preferences that can get in the way of our effort to adapt and our pursuit for a more universal love and Cimagala/PAGE 15

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PH posts $9-M deficit in January ‘17 BOP

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HE Philippines posted a balance of payments (BOP) deficit of $9 million in January this year, lower than the $813 million a year ago and the $214 million deficit last December, data release d by the Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas Monday showed. BSP Deputy Governor

Diwa Guinigundo, in a text message, Monday traced the BOP deficit to “carryover of the negative sentiment we saw in December 2016.” Guinigundo said the central bank had not received the “trade, services and financial components (of the B OP) but the headline numbers indicate that debt payments by NG

( n at i on a l gove r n m e nt ) and FX (foreign exchange) op e r at i ons of t h e B SP brought about the small deficit during the month.” He, however, said “some partial offsets were seen in the NG FX deposits as well as BSP’s investments income from abroad.” “We expect a turnaround during the year on

account of the country’s continued resilience and st rong ma c ro e c onom i c fundamentals,” he added. T h e c o u nt r y e n d e d 2016 with a $420 million BOP deficit, way below the central bank’s assumption of a $500 million surplus. T h e B S P ’s B O P assumption this year is a surplus of $1 billion. (PNA)

2016 remittances to PHL exceed gov’t growth target CASH inflows from overseas F i l ipi no s e xc e e d e d t he government’s 2016 target of four percent after it jumped to five percent. Data released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Wednesday showed that total cash remittances last year reached $26.9 billion, higher than yearago’s $25.61 billion. Including in-kind remittances, this totaled to $29.71 billion, 4.9 percent higher than the $38.31 billion in the whole of 2015. Last December alone, c a s h i n f l ow s p o s t e d a record-high of $2.6 billion, 3.6 percent higher than the $2.5 billion last year. It was also higher than month-ago’s $2.2 billion. Personal remittances posted a new record level of $2.8 billion from year-ago’s $2.73 billion. BSP Deputy Governor and off icer-in-charge Diwa C. Guinigundo, in a statement, attributed the rise of personal remittances to the 7.6 percent increase of those sent by land-based workers with work contracts of one year or more to $23.2 billion. “This made up for the

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3 . 7 p e rc e nt d e cl i ne i n remittances from sea-based and land-based workers with work contracts of less than one year to reach $6.1 billion,” he said. Guinigundo said the bulk of the cash inflows last December came from the US, Qatar, and Japan while for the whole of last year the majority of the remittances came from the US, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Singapore, UK, Japan, Qatar, Kuwait, Hong Kong and Germany. He said cash inflows continued to rise because of

improving global economic conditions. Inflows from the Middle East rose 12.7 percent due to higher remittances from Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and UAE. Those from Asia went up 7.4 percent due to inflows f rom Singap ore, Japan, China, and Taiwan. Remittances from the Americas increased by 3.8 percent, with those from the US rising by 6.2 percent. O n t he ot he r hand, inf lows from Europe declined 8.4 percent after

the drop of cash transfers from the UK, due partly to depreciation of the pound sterling against the US dollar, as well as those from Italy, and the Netherlands. The BSP said remittances continued to remain as among the strong legs of the domestic economy as it fueled domestic demand. “In 2016, personal remittances represented 8.1 percent of the country’s gross national income (GNI) and 9.8 percent of gross domestic product (GDP),” it added.

RCBC posts consolidated income of P3.86-B in ‘16 YUCHENGCO-led Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) registered a 24.3 percent drop in net income in 2016 to P3.86 billion from year-ago’s P5.1 billion. Net interest income last year amounted to P15.7 billion, slightly higher than year-ago’s P15.6 billion, boosted by the lending business, which rose 11.42 percent year-on-year. Net Interest Marg in (NIM) in 2016 “was still strong” at 4.06 percent, the bank said in a statement. This was, however, lower than the 4.15 percent the bank registered in 2015. The growth in NIM was

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traced to the 18.8 percent rise in consumer loans and the 10.2 percent expansion in SME loans, including microfinance. Other operating income amounted to P7.07 billion, up by P270 million, due to higher gains from foreign exchange and trading business and miscellaneous income. ” To t a l f e s s a n d commissions reached P3.42 billion and accounted for 48 percent of other operating income,” the bank said. ”Excluding the one-off BSP fine, other operating expenses grew by 7.4 percent year-on-year to

P16.34 billion primarily due to the expansion in the branch and ATM network,” it said. RCBC opened 25 branches in 2016 and ended the year with 481 branches while automated teller machines (ATMs) rose by 146 to 1,488. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) slapped a P1 billion supervisory fine against RCBC in relation to the cyber heist on the deposits of Bangladesh Bank with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, in which some $81 million proceeds entered the Philippines through RCBC.

The fine imposed on RCBC is the largest to date against any BSP-regulated institution, the central bank earlier said. RCB C President and CEO Gil A. Buenaventura said “2016 has been a very challenging year in the history of RCBC.” ”But through it all, the bank emerged stronger and more resilient, having tested to its full capability all its resources. Now more than ever, RCBC is betterequipped, having instituted st ronge r me asu re s and controls to protec t the interests of all its clients,” he added. (PNA)

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hil H ealth Northern Mindanao successfully held its annual bazaar for this year at Centrio in Cagayan de Oro City. The two-day bazaar, which was graced by around 40 female employees from 20 government agencies in the region, is part of the agency’s gender and development program (GAD), according to PhilHealth 10 spokesperson Merlynn Ybanez. The bazaar featured the following talks: cooking demo by Monster Kitchen, lecture on holistic nutrition by the Culinary Institute of Cagayan de Oro, lecture on urban organic farming, lecture on the reproductive health bill and a lecture on PhilHealth outpatient benefit package. There were 14 exhibitors at the Centrio activity center during the whole duration of the affair from February 15

to 16. These exhibitors are all advocates of organic local produce here in Region 10. The health bazaar was just part of the overall 22nd anniversary celebration of PhilHealth in Northern M i n d a n a o. T h e o t h e r activities were a blood donation campaign last February 8 at the PhilHealth regional office, hospital visits and outreach at JR Borja General Hospital and Northern Mindanao Medical Center last February 14, awarding of outstanding hospitals last February 15 at the bazaar venue, tree planting with other local health insurance offices regionwide on February 24 with 2,200 seedlings to be planted and a feeding program this February 28. Participating local health insurance offices are Iligan, Bukidnon, Ozamiz and Gingoog.

Veterans Bank lauds WWII heroes, sets Freedom Run on Bataan Death March trail In time for the 75th Year Anniversary of the Bataan Death March, the Philippine Veterans Bank, together with its partners, once again

revisits history by organizing a couple of events to be held in honor of the country’s World War II heroes – the 4th installment of the marathon

SSS assures release of the P1,000 additional benefit upon receipt of written order from Malacañang The Social Security System (SSS) assures it s p e n s i on e r s a n d t h e public that the additional P1,000 benefit is ready for release as soon the written order from Malacañang is received by the agency. SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel F. Dooc said that the SSS already made the necessary ar r ange m e nt s w it h t h e depositor y banks, and has adjusted its IT system given the recomputed

m o nt h l y p e n s i o n s a n d is only awaiting for the signed order. “ The SSS has already prepared ever ything and we are ready to deposit the additional benefit to the pensioners’ accounts. We just need to wait for the signed order which will give us the full authority to implement the additional b enef it,” said Dooc. As a government entity, any action by the SSS must have legal basis.

This is not an ordinary run, the #BFR2017 promotes camaraderie and love for country

Bataan Freedom Run, and a new event for running and biking enthusiasts dubbed the Mariveles-San FernandoCapas Freedom Trail. Slated on April 2, the Bataan Freedom Run will feature a 42-kilometer full marathon, a 21-kilometer half-marathon as well as 10-kilometers, 5-kilometers, and 1-kilometer courses for running aficionados, kids, and pets. As in previous years, the BFR follows the route of the Bataan Death March and will start at Kilometer Zero in Mariveles, Bataan. On the other hand, the Freedom Trail will feature a punishing 160-kilometer run with individual and team relay categories for marathoners as well as similar-distanced bike run. The new event will be held from April 10 – 11 and will cover the Death March route from Mariveles, Bataan to

Capas, Tarlac. “Once again, Philippine Veterans Bank, together with our partners, is putting a segment of our nation’s history into the forefront of our national consciousness with the Bataan Freedom Run and the Freedom Trail,” said PVB Chairman Dr. Roberto F. de Ocampo, OBE. “These events are not only challenging physically but also mentally to the runners and bikers but they are doing this to honor the World War II veterans who endured and made the ultimate sacrifice during the Death March seventy-five years ago.” The 75th Anniversary of the Bataan Death March will be celebrated worldwide and the twin events are PVB’s contribution to the worldwide remembrance of this infamous chapter in WWII history. veterans/PAGE 10

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Feature Discovering the Chapel of the Holy Relics wednesday|February 22, 2017

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By Amy Monsalud

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orking as a TRAVELPRENUER, I often get calls from people coming from different walks of life to go to different places in the country or outside the country. Just this year I have received 3 calls from clients wanting to go to the Chapel of the Holy Relics. I normally gave instructions on how to get to the place, but I myself had not visited it. It is not at all uncommon to answer such inquiries with information I have researched, as opposed to personal experience. After all, even travel agents have not been everywhere! This was the situation until I myself was directed to go there due to the severe pain I felt after losing my baby. Recently I gave birth to a baby with Patau Syndrome (a trisomy 13 abnormality which won't allow the baby to live more than a week). On my road to recovery, I have been looking for a safe place to grieve, to cry my heart out. The burial of my oneday-old son, was followed by 3 sleepless nights. I tried my best to eat and drink my medicine as advised by friends, family and loved ones. I pray hard until my tears run dry, no more voice coming out to guide me and give my strength. I had been asking for intervention prayers from family and friends. And then one day I reached out to a very close friend and she shared me the place where she normally goes every week, and which I have heard from clients in travel and tours recently as they also seek healing or thanksgiving of blessings received. For 38 years in this world I have been to many churches, temples, mosques and places of worship. Yet this is the first time--just as we were about to enter the main door of the church--I had goosebumps. I could feel the holiness as I walk through the Chapel of the Holy Relics wherein the more than a life size St. Rita of Casia, the Patron Saint of Impossible Requests can be found on the right side. I was speechless as I entered the church with hundreds of relics of different saints which I myself may not be familiar of all or I may just heard from my grandfathers as those names was used by our ancestors from left to right and in front of the altar inside the chapel. You can see the reliquaries of Sto. Pio, St. Philomena, St. Lucy, and too many others to mention, categorized from 1st class to 3rd class relics depending on which part it came from. There is also an image of St. Rita lying prostate in the altar.

I reached out to the hand of St. Rita of Casia in the glass hole wherein I asked for an impossible favor. To make me feel the presence of the Holy Spirit and to guide me to the road of recovery and to relieve all the pain I felt, to take away my sadness, to take away the hurts, the pain, sorrows, anger and guide me back to be happy. Many devotees go there daily and the place is crowded during weekends. There are areas wherein family can sit and have their meals or snacks. They have souvenir shop and canteen. You can buy candle, novena, offer masses for the soul, healing, thanksgiving or asking favor. They also have Sto. Pio and St. Rita of Casia holy oil - one can have and you just give donations. If you feel alone, are seeking God's favor or just want to bring your family for pilgrimage, this place is a must visit in Cebu City. One can reach out to your devoted saints and see many reliquaries, do your novena asking God's favor or hear the mass. The Chapel of the Holy Relics is celebrating the feast day of St. Rita of Casia every 22nd of May and they are having novena for 15 Thursday that started this year on February 9. You can visit Chapel of the Holy Relics in OAD Tabor Hills, Talamban, Cebu City.

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Note that there are hundreds to thousands of devotees celebrating their faith during the Holy Week as there is a Station of the Cross also there commemorating the life of Jesus Christ. About the writer: Amy Monsalud is a traveler herself, having her passion develop in so many years working from real estate to various field of sales she found herself in the travel

and tours business at present. As she develop it she is also sharing her inner self and wanted to contribute more to the economic development t h at d r a w s t o u r i s m a boosts and other reliable information she can share that is helpful to the general public. You may reach her at 09166597223 AIMWORLD TRAVEL AND TOURS.

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10th Judicial Region Cagayan de Oro City OFFICE OF THE PROVINCIAL SHERIFF NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE EJF-2017-019

Casa Isabella (088) 8564065 Casa Azucena 8563402 / 09236593973 Chali Beach Resort 732840 / 8552108 Fax: 8555941 Chananthon Bed & Breakfast 8568189 / 3093095 Country Village Hotel 8583004-06 Fax: 8583006 D’Budgetel 8564200/726643 Fax: 8564300 Dahilayan Forest Park 8568562 to 63 De Luxe Hotel 8572144 / 724548 Fax: 724563 Discovery Hotel 727814 / 8563896 Fax: 8563897 Duka Bay Resort (088) 3312290 Fax: 725265 Dynasty Court Hotel 8574802 Fax: 857900

Upon Extra Judicial Petition for Sale under Act 3135 as amended by Act No. 4118. Filed by BANKO RURAL NG TAGOLOAN (MIS. OR.), INC., duly organized under Republic Act No. 720, as amended, with principal office at Jacinto Street, Poblacion, Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental, against SPS. CLEA R. SALUDARES and EDWIN G. SALUDARES, of legal age, Filipinos, and residents of Balulang, Cagayan de Oro City, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of January 31, 2017 amounts to TWO HUNDRED TWENTY SEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY ONE PESOS and 00/100 (P227,281.00) Philippine Currency, excluding incidental expenses thereafter, and 20% percent (20%) of the total amount of indebtedness as Attorney’s Fees, the undersigned Sheriff will SELL at Public Auction on May 8, 2017 at 10:00 o’clock in the morning or soon thereafter at the main entrance of RTC Branch 40, A. Luna St., Capitol Compound, Cagayan de Oro City, to the Highest Bidder, for CASH and in Philippine Currency, the real property mortgaged together with all improvements thereon, to wit: DECLARATION OF REAL PROPERTY TAX DECLARATION NO. 08-14-0001-10239 with PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NO. 052-14-0001-012-38 Registered in the name of CLEA R. SALUDARES A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot No. 2041-B-2, Bounded on the North by Lot No. 37, del Rosario Street, on the East by Lot No. 39, on the South by Lot No. 42,43,39 and on the West del Rosario Street, Survey No. PLS 799), situated In Poblacion, Municipality of Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental, containing an area Of 145.79 square meters more or less and all improvements found thereon. Prospective buyers/bidders may investigate for themselves the Tax Declaration Herein-above described and encumbrances thereon, if any there be.

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In the event the public auction should not take place on the said date for whatever reason, the same will proceed on the following working day, without further notice, posting and publication. Cagayan de Oro City, February 15, 2017.

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comparatively lower than those of other countries. “Unfortunately, volume sales is still ver y small compared with the others,” he said. In terms of volume, the countr y came out third among the three countries, with sales that is less than half those of leader Vietnam, followed by Indonesia. “In 2020, we [will] try to increase three times bigger than 2015... If we can do so, maybe our sales volume [will become] around P23-P24 billion... But it is still not number one,” Mr. Hayashi said. To become Asia’s top seller, he noted the country should post revenues of “maybe P30 billion.” Yuji Majima, managing d i r e c t o r o f Pa n a s o n i c Appliances Asia Pacific, in a speech delivered during the event, said: “[We expect our] Philippine business to grow at a much faster pace than any other Asian countries.” Founded on Sept. 14, 1967, PMPC manufactures and distributes electronic and mechanical appliances and components. It is known in the Philippines for its “Panasonic” brand refrigerators, airconditioners, washing machines and electric fans. PMPC has factories in Taytay, Rizal and in Sta. Rosa, Laguna. Its parent firm Panasonic Corp. is set to mark its 100th year in 2018. Mr. Majima said the company hopes to strengthen it s me rchand is i ng and marketing strategies in Asia by enhancing its premium products and strengthening its alliance with partners and dealers. Panasonic products boast of features that are certified “Japan quality,” which makes it durable and its quality world class, he said.

growth of our estates and core businesses. Further, we executed our investment program to ensure continued growth in the coming years.” “We continue to reshape our business to achieve a more sustainable level of growth by rebalancing our leasing and property development businesses,” said Dy.

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Since 2014, the P h i l i p p i n e Ve t e r a n s B ank, its par tners, and the Provincial Government of Bataan as well as the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO) have held the Bataan Freedom Run in honor of WWII veterans who endured the death march in 1942. With the new Freedom Trail event t h i s y e a r, o r g a n i z e r s expect to bring together an estimated 5,000 participants apart from local spectators, mostly from Bataan, Pampanga and Tarlac, and in Manila, as well as descendants of the Death March survivors here and abroad. O n t h e ot h e r h an d , the Mariveles-San Fernando-Capas Freedom Trail, also presented by P V B and org an i z e d by Without Limits, is also in partnership with PVAO, C ap as Fre e dom March, Automobile Association Philippines (AAP Travel), and the local governments of Mariveles, Bataan; San Fernando, Pampanga; and Capas, Tarlac. To reg ister and f ind out more about the Bataan F r e e d o m Ru n a n d t h e Mariveles-San FernandoCapas Freedom Trail, visit : http://www.withoutlimits. ph/component/k2/item/66bfr2017.html. (PR)

Soaring high Senior High School! By Lucille N. Quiriado Libona National High School

In the advent of the K to 12 program of the Department of Education and in the impl e me nt at ion of t he Senior High School, there are challenges that were categorically posted and taken in order to address the needs of the youth and in pursuit of the global village, that Filipino students shall be globally competitive when

it comes to the educational attainment. One of the issues raised was the add-on expenses for the parents. In a teacher’s point of view as well, it is but an avenue of the students to be honed more, developed more and be equipped more, while parents complain on the expenses, the government, specifically the Department

of Education has not lost its way in providing best quality of education by scheming ways and means to off-set expenses and tuition fees; instead, it has institutionalized and has initiated the voucher program. Thus, the government has even helped more the parents for these concerns and has not left them behind. In fact, the only will and aspiration of the Department is to fully

e qu ipp e d t he stu d e nt s with knowledge that could be useful in their future endeavors, of course in the global village. Moreover, even though this program has received so much criticisms, let us not negate its possible effects of rooting more our students to be more competitive and developed. Instead, let us support this all the way for the betterment and good of all. Soar High Senior High!

Readers of today leaders of tomorrow By Edna Cepeda Tanugan Salawagan National High School

As parents we have a big responsibility to our child/ children. I’ll go with the saying of Harry S. Truman “Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers”. We all don’t know what the future of our kids is, because that is beyond of our reach. But let us define the word leadership it is the capacity to translate vision into reality. To be a leader is neither a gift nor a talent. But, a discipline that is forged through years of consistent work on weaknesses and development of strengths. Leadership is an influence

and you cannot lead anyone if you cannot lead yourself. But reading in reality is necessary for leaders for it helps to build one’s selfimage. Your self-image refers to not only how you feel about yourself but really how you feel other people feel about you. It predetermines a lot of your confidence in different aspects of your life. A person with a strong self-image will have a high expectation for himself and his future, but someone with a low self-image will not expect much good to happen to him and subconsciously

sabotage anything good that may happen. That is why we must keep on reading; reading maintains your attitude. Your attitude is probably the second most important thing you must check on a daily basis. Your attitude is vital to your success because it determines how you will respond to the negative things that may happen to you. Next, reading strengthens your ability to communicate. There is no successful person on this earth that is not a good communicator. An ability to connect with people is of paramount importance if you are looking to be a

successful person someday. Next, reading offers exposure to self-counsel, the ability to self-correct is a skill that must be developed over time. If you do not have an access to a mentor then reading is the next best thing you can do to mentor yourself.

K-12 means quality education By Ma. Arlyn G. Vergara Teacher I, Baungon National High School

Quality education should never be compromised as it is the country’s pillar of success. Thus when our basic educational system was restructured through the K to 12 Program, it was for many, a strategic move by the government to ensure we can produce competent graduates who will be the backbone for a highly skilled and efficient work force. The K to 12 program was Introduced in 2011 by the Department of Education (DepEd), headed by Secretary Armin Luistro,. It then made kindergarten a prerequisite to basic education. The basic schooling was lengthened and included a two-year senior high school. From this, K-12 also offered technical and vocational

courses to students who don’t want to go to college. This gave them more chances of being employed in bluecollar jobs. K-12 basic lessons include basic science and technology, engineering, mathematics, accountancy, business and management, humanities and social sciences, and general academic courses such as technical-vocationallivelihood, arts and design, and sports. Some stumbling blocks t o K - 1 2 a re : l a c k o f infrastructure and teachers. Some 30,000 new classrooms; 30,000 new teachers; and 6,000 nonteaching staff are needed for the new curriculum change. D u e to t h i s re a l it y, business groups and companies were asked to

support the government since public education cannot succeed without the support of the private sector. The help of companies and business groups are important in building a strong economy that would make us more competitive in the global community. It is highly believed that K-12 “would advance the competencies of Filipino graduates to stand at par with global practices and be equipped with relevant skills and knowledge in their chosen professions” says an article in the Business Mirror. Indeed education programs such as the K-12 would provide our young citizens with confidence in pursuing a career that will empower them to become able and productive partners in nation building. The article also bared

that those who have been supporting the K to 12 Program for its proper reform implementation included the following: Makati Business Club, Philippine Business for E du c at i on ( PBE d ) , Philippine Chamb er of Commerce and Industry, Management Association of the Philippines, the Information Technology and Business Process Association of the Philippines, Employers C onfederation of the P h i l ippi n e s , A m e r i c an Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, GermanPhilippine Chamb er of Commerce and Industry, and the Australia-New Zealand Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines. Quality education leads to quality employment. We must aim and pursue the quest for a better quality of life through the K-12.

Preparation for MAPEH Culminating Activity Practice, Practice, Practice Makes Perfect!

By Cynthia T. Niala Cabuluhan-Paradise National High School-Annex

The Cabulohan- Paradise National High School- Annex will hold a Culminating Activity initiated by MAPEH teachers. Wherein, students are given chances to showcase their talents towards dancing and singing in the community. What I noticed, with our students at this time. They’re too pre-occupied

and ver y busy of their practices especially, Grade 10 for their cheer dance, hip-hop, and contemporary dance competition. As I can see it in their faces they’re trying hard for the best of their group. Yes, all of them are getting prepped up for the said competition. They’re all tired. However, willing to sacrifice and sweat off.

Culminating Activity is not a joke. It is very tough task. Precisely, it requires lot of preparation in order to compete others. So, even if the heat is blistering at the ground, still our students all set for practice. The good thing here even if they’re not really dance inclined and mixed up with different type of personalities. Still, you can s e e t he unity, teamwork, and camaraderie

amongst students. That’s how wonderful learning takes place. So, to all students have enough courage, confidence and self- esteem. This is the first step toward becoming better than you are. With theme: Fitness for Purpose: A way of Transformation. So, have a great transformation everyone. Go o d luck and Go d Bless!!!

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Nursing people in a government hospital By Joanne Salise

It is always with joy that I am able to serve sick people in a government hospital. In this setting, I am able to witness stories and experiences that at times, would move me in tears. Different stories, different sufferings that inspire and encourages me to do my job always at my best for there are a lot of them who needs my hands. And always, I serve with joy. Nursing p eople in a

government hospital is not easy but very fulfilling. Most of the patients being brought to government hospitals are our less fortunate brothers and sisters aiming to have free hospitalization and free medicines. It breaks my h e a r t t o o h e a r i n g s t or i e s of n ot h i ng n e s s and everything. From one instance of needing money and medicines but to no avail, family members tend

to cry at the room asking for a miracle. Yes, I see those scenarios in my course of work. That is why nurses too became the patient’s confidante, even extending it to their family members. Honestly, I pity them. If only I have lots of money, I will help the sick and the poor overcome not only their illnesses and sufferings but also as to their financial needs. It is not easy to be hospitalized and you have no money. I can feel them.

I can feel their sufferings too. That is why through AM, PM and graveyard shifts, I have been always thankful and I am always grateful that God has purposely given me this profession to best serve the people in my community and in the country in general. As always, my salute to my fellow nurses out there. I give you a tap on your shoulder and I say, “Good job!”

Personal Hygiene for Children By: Irenea D. Lumbab – Teacher lll San Nicolas Elementary School Don Carlos District 1

Teach your children to wash hands before eating or preparing food, After going to toilet and after playing or touching

animals or dirty things. Regular bath or showers will keep your child clean and healthy Bathing at the end of the day can be also a part

of the bedtime routine. but never leave your children alone at bath time. At an early age children should learn personal hygiene by herself .Personal Hygiene i s i mp o r t a nt i n e v e r y st age of life .But go o d

cleanliness habits starts in childhood. Good personal hygiene habit will help your child stay healthy, ward off infections, illness and disease, maintain healthy body image and develop a healthy personality.

OHS Program Saves Sardos at KNHS By: AREN MAE A. HERNANDEZ Teacher III Kalilangan National High School

Open High School (OHS) Pro g r am at Ka l i l ang an National Hig h S cho ol (KNHS) plays a vital role to its high performance in the Division of Bukidnon. As defined; it is a formal education, it follows the regular grading system in regular classes that has 8 subjects, it participates the different

extra curricular activities of the school, but the s t u d e n t ’s a t t e n d a n c e will just dep end on the agreed schedule given by the coordinator/ t e a c h e r. S e s s i o n s a r e mo du l ar. R e c ipi e nt of this program are thos e; a. at risk of dropping out d u e t o m a ny d i f f e r e n t reasons, b. students with

failures/back subjects, c. out of school youth who wanted to f inish Junior High School (JHS), d. working students and early marriage, e. s tu d e nt s w it h d i s t an c e of residence, f. ashame to go to s cho ol b ecaus e t h e y are ov e r a g e , an d for thos e w ho wants to pursue their studies. T h e f a c t t h at i t h a s operated three years ago in our school, we already

ha d g r a du ate s w ho are now in the S enior High S cho ol Curriculum who s u c c e s s f u l ly c opi ng up the regular class es. The successful implement at ion of t his program benefits the clients/students, teachers and the s cho ol. It saves SARDOs (Student at Risk of Dropping Out). As a matter of fac t Drop Out is no longer an issue in our s cho ol.

My Philosophy in Teaching By: Susan M. Ermac, T-I

I am a kindergarten teacher at the Department of Education, District of Quezon I particularly at Zubiri Village Elementary School for more almost six years .I’ve been hired as a two year kindergarten volunteer teacher at the same school and was blessed to be a permanent teacher at the same school. As a kindergarten teacher it was my task to prepare

a nur tur ing and car ing environment for my pupils. It was one of my resp onsibilities to b e a nurturer, communicator, e valuator, planner, and interactor. Te a c h i n g the kindergarten pupils required a lot of patience, love and care .They are the most sensitive people and delicate individual .Who need to be sympathized,

listened and given a lot of appreciations or rewards in every good job or correct answers they made. I believe that teaching and learning starts at a very young age and it is very crucial for them for t he y u nd e rgo d i f fe re nt developmental stages at the kindergarten age. T h i s s t a g e o f i nv o l v e s experiential learning and pragmatic approach. I let them show and tell their outputs in

front after ever y games ,teacher super vised and independent activities in order to e va lu ate t heir abilities, boost their confidence and give them chance to develop their sp e a k ing sk i l ls . I g ive them time to talk and say s om e t h i n g a b out t h e i r finished products and even teach them to start reading CVC words before I will check and put the remarks (very good ,good and fair ) in their papers.

Anti-Bullying Procedures in Schools By: Lelybeth M. Paguta - Teacher I Zubiri Village Elementary School Quezon 1 District

Bullying is defined in the Anti-Bullying Procedures for Primary and Post-Primary S c h o o l s a s “u nw a nt e d negative behaviour, verbal, psychological or physical conducted by an individual or group against another person (or persons) and which is repeated over time”. More information on the definition of bullying, types of bullying and the impact and indicators of bullying is available in Sections 2 and 3 of the procedures for schools. Who is responsible for dealing with bullying in schools? Responsibility for tackling bullying in schools falls to the level of the individual school.

Ne w Anti-Bullying Procedures for Primar y and Post-Primary Schools were published in September 2013. The New Procedures and the ass o c i ate d D ep ar t ment Circular 0045/2013 apply to all recognised primary and post-primary schools and to centres for education (as defined in the Education Act 1998) which are attended by pupils under the age of 18 years. School authorities and school personnel are required to adhere to these procedures in dealing with allegations and incidents of bullying. The purpose of these procedures is to give direction and guidance to

school authorities and school personnel in preventing and tackling school-based bullying behaviour amongst its pupils and in dealing with any negative impact within school of bullying behaviour that occurs elsewhere. The new procedures require all schools to formally adopt and implement an anti-bullying policy that fully complies with the requirements of the procedures. All Boards of Management are now required to immediately commence the necessary arrangements for developing and for m a l ly a d opt i ng an anti-bullying polic y which fully complies with the requirements of these procedures. It is expected that this will be completed by each

school as early as possible in the 2013/14 school year but in any event by no later than the end of the second term of the 2013/14 school year. T h e s c h o o l ’s a n t i bullying policy must then be made available to school personnel, published on the school website (or where none exists, be otherwise readily accessible to parents and pupils on request) and provided to the Parents’ Association (where one exists). The Board of Management of each school in developing its anti-bullying polic y must formulate the policy in co-operation with both teaching and non-teaching s cho ol st af f u nd e r t he leadership of the Principal and in consultation with parents and pupils.

‘’Who Told You’’

Marites N. Godinez Tigbao Elementary School, Libona Bukidnon

Who told you an old bag will do, Old crayons and erasers, too.? Who told you just to shine your shoe, It won’t look old it will seem new.? Who told you when you learn so slow ‘’Get your pencil and I’ll show you’’? Who told you when a cold wind blew, ‘’Bring your umbrella it can help you’’? Who told you just before you go, Vow down your heads and I’ll bless you? And who told you ‘’dreams do come true’’? Like you, my teacher told me so!

Tips For Making Teacher Workout Actually Work (Source: Teacher Helpline) By Chona C. Borres - Master Teacher 1 Kibatang Elementary School

Sometimes it seems nearly impossible to fit in teacher workouts, which is why I compiled this list of tips for early birds and night owls to help us get to the gym or workout at home. We won’t even sugarcoat it, teachers are busy. We work entirely too many hours during the school year, we’re up early everyday and many of us have families of our own. So ,when it comes to teacher workouts, it seems nearly impossible. How are we supposed to fit it all in? Whether we’re an early

bird jogger or night owl gym-goer, here is my best advice for teacher workouts. FOR THE EARLY BIRDS: 1. Commit to minutes not hours 2. Routine is key 3. Save drive time 4. Think ahead 5. Prep your classroom FOR NIGHT OWLS: 6. Buddy up 7. Walk while you work 8. Bring your kids 9. Pack a snack 10. Don’t stop home 11. Make it a game

Tactics in dealing stress of students By EMELINDA S. BATION Teacher II Kiabo Elementary School

ASIDE from a whole host of emotions that young people would rather not be experiencing, stress and anxiety have a significant impact on the brain’s ability to process, learn and retain i n for m at i on . St re ss e d students don’t make most effective learners and this creates a negative cycle that we must work to prevent. We may not be able to solve every problem but we can help support students to be resilient, face challenges head on and harness stress rather than let it overwhelm them. Improve understanding. Learning about the cognitive, emotion, physical and behavioral symptoms of stress will make it easier for students to recognize

t he s i g ns t he ms elve s . These include the inability to c on c e nt r ate, r api d heartbeat, nausea, a sense of loneliness, short temper and eating too much or not enough. This in turn can help empower them to seek support or advice and remain in control. Show students that a little bit of stress can be a stimulus and motivator for action by encouraging them to drive this energy into something positive and productive. Help them set realistic, timely and step-bystep targets for their work or revision. When pupils say they could master small challenges, it helps build their confidence, allowing them to tackle bigger issues with more gusto.

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Cebu Landmasters readies to go public via IPO

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ebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI), the leading homegrown developer in Metro Cebu, intends to raise up to P3.8 billion from an initial public offering scheduled for May to fund land acquisition and development costs for its expansion plans to five key cities in Visayas and Mindanao. Part of the proceeds will also be used for debt repayment and working capital requirements. In a prospectus submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission today, Cebu Landmasters is listing and selling firm shares of 505 million common shares with an over allotment option of 75 million shares on the local bourse targeting mid-to lateMay 2017. This represents up to 34% of the company’s outstanding common shares, post-IPO. Of the firm shares, 430

million are new shares forming the primary tranche, while 75 million are existing shares forming the secondary tranche. The 75 million shares from the greenshoe will be from existing shareholders. The IPO will be priced at up to P6.56 per share. BDO Capital will serve as the sole issue manager for CLI’s stock market debut. Joint lead underwriters and joint bookrunners are BDO Capital and BPI Capital. CLI is the first Cebu-based real estate developer to apply for an IPO and the leading local real estate developer in the Metro Cebu residential condominium arena. It accounts for 11 per cent market share of the total supply of residential condominium units in Metro Cebu, second only to Ayala Land, according to a market study by CBRE Philippines (now Santos Knight Frank). In just 13 years, Cebu

Take advantage of demand for nurses in Australia: Enhance Visa Filipino nurses could take advantage of the huge demand for skilled nurses in Australia during the nursing career expo in Cebu on March 4, 2017. The Australia Nursing Career Expo (ANCE) this March 4, 2017 at Radisson Blu Hotel, Cebu City is the second leg of the series of events organized for nurses aspiring to achieve global success through international education and employment abroad. This event is open to nursing professionals and students, with or without experience. Featured in this event is Vikram Sharma, CEO and Director of Lawson College and a certified Australian Registered Migration Agent, who will discuss about how Filipino nurses can achieve industry standard qualifications to land stable jobs in Australia. Achieving employability Filipino nurses in Cebu will get firsthand information on how they can start a successful career in nursing and become permanent residents in Australia. Attendees will be introduced to the job ready programs offered by Lawson College aimed at training overseas nurses for employment in Australia. As an Australian Registered Migration Agent, Sharma will also share about the latest trends in immigration. Located in Melbourne, one of the most liveable cities in the world, Lawson College has been a partner with Enhance Visa in helping nurses in the Philippines achieve their goals of greener pastures. “Our aim is the success of our clients. We want to help them achieve their professional

goals for a global career through skills training.Our goal is to prepare them for future work in Australia or overseas,” says Sharma. Why Australia is a good place for nurses? Australia is one of the best places to immigrate. In a recent Social Progress Ranking, Australia is top 5 in 12 countries that offer the highest quality of life in the world. Three of its major cities are among the most livable places on Earth according to a 2016 Mercer survey. More importantly, Australia is one of the world’s high paying countries for healthcare professionals. Nurses in Australia earn as much as 40,000 - 80,000 AUD a year. The Australian government has also recently announced the increase in demand for nurses, especially high skilled ones, in the next five years as their aging population continues to rise. The above statistics indicate that Australia is a good place for Filipino nurses to explore career expansion opportunities. Through the ANCE, Enhance Visa aims to equip local nurses with the right knowledge on how to own this global opportunity. Enhance Visa has been providing comprehensive immigration solutions to Canada, Australia and New Zealand for the past 22 years. The company seeks to help more Filipinos build their dreams of a more stable and permanent future for them and their families. For more information on the event, contact Enhance Visa through 0917-799- 7700 or visit the Enhance Visa website at www.enhanceimmigration. com.

Landmasters has diversified from the residential segment into commercial, hospitality, industrial and mixed-use product offerings further distinguishing it from other VisMin real estate players. CLI president and CEO Jose Soberano III observed: “We will use our flexibility to create new developments in the cities of Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Dumaguete, Bacolod, Iloilo and new Cebu locations. These projects will maximize the demand and supply indicators in each location with the best uses for each site.” In highly urbanized areas exhibiting strong sustained growth like the booming Cebu I.T. Park, for instance, it will offer a high-end New York inspired residential development masterplanned by global designers to be part of a mixed-use hub with a retail plaza, park and a future

office component. In rapidly urbanizing cities like Davao and Cagayan de Oro, it will offer mid-market residential condominiums that meet the needs, aspirations and price points of BPO and other employees as well as those of OFWs. In fact, the first phase of its Cagayan de Oro project sold out in less than a year. Meanwhile, in the socalled Next Wave Cities like Dumaguete, Iloilo and Bacolod where BPO firms are locating and fueling the economy together with OFW remittances, it will offer its economic housing brand known for its generous amenities and ideal location. In 2016, Cebu Landmasters generated revenues of P2.17 billion and net profits of P702 million. Its recent projects include residential condominiums Mivesa Garden Residences and Midori

Residences identified by CBRE as the top-selling projects in Metro Cebu. It also sold office projects and partnered with The Ascott Limited to develop Citadines Cebu City to open by 2019 with 180 serviced apartments. CLI has also built its track record on projects that offer exceptional values to clients. Soberano explained that its being a homegrown company allows it to tap the best suppliers and best deals in VisMin locations and to pass on the savings to customers. “Being value-focused Visayans ourselves, we have a good idea of the kind of spaces clients appreciate and how much they will willingly pay for them.” CLI is set to continue its hands-on approach and maximize its knowledge of the local market to achieve high client satisfaction scores across VisMin, he emphasized.

Phoenix Petroleum taps Globe Business to boost employee productivity Leading independent and fastest-growing oil company in the country Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, Inc. (PNX) has tapped Globe Business, the corporate information and communications technology arm of Globe Telecom, for the use of G Suite to maximize business efficiency. Through the partnership with Globe Business, PNX was able to acquire G Suite licences that allow its employees to work better together via secure and reliable workplace tools for email, calendar, text and video chat, document creation, project websites, and online storage and sync. “We are a growing company, making it necessary for us to acquire a simple yet powerful office tool that would enable easier communication and collaboration among our different departments. Through the help of Globe Business and G Suite, it is now easier to keep track of our progress and to keep up with numerous projects. I recommend it to anyone who wants to level up their productivity at work,” shared Alfred Reyes, PNX’s AVP for IT. Since the establishment of its first station in Davao in 2005, PNX has expanded nationwide to build a wide network of retail stations and commercial and industrial clients.

Globe Senior Advisor for Enterprise and IT Enabled Services Group Mike Frausing (left) and Phoenix Petroleum AVP for IT Alfred Reyes (right) display G Suite on their mobile devices.

Its business covers the trading of refined petroleum products and lubricants to retail and commercial channels, operation of oil depots, storage and transport services. Its integrated logistic services include hauling and into-plane services of Jet-A1 fuels to airports and airlines and refuelling of aircraft in key cities. Globe Senior Advisor for Enterprise and IT Enabled Services Group, Mike Frausing added: “Globe Business is all about using technology to maximize our clients’ operating efficiency which may translate to increased savings and profitability. Through G Suite, we are able to help PNX to increase productivity, reduce

information technology cost by eliminating the need to purchase and maintain servers as well as keep their most important corporate data safe.” Powered by Google Cloud, G Suite allows users to communicate faster and more conveniently with Gmail. It provides storage for up to 30GB of email per user, advanced spam filtering, lightningfast message search, integrated text, voice and multi-person video chat. G Suite users can also arrange meetings and organize schedules with Google Calendar, experience hassle-free file management with Google Drive which can be accessed anytime and anywhere from

any device, conduct real-time collaboration with Google Docs and Google Sheets, and make beautiful presentations together with Google Slides. At the same time, employees can create and share project website and intranet pages without any programming skills or technical support through Google Sites, connect to the right people, ideas, and information with Google+, and manage business critical information with Google Vault retention, archiving, and eDiscovery tool. To know more about G Suite, contact your Globe Business Account Manager or visit business. globe.com.ph

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“Public Necessity Is More Important Than Private Necessity” By: IRENE JANOBAS

A man can’t live without hav ing his ne cessit ies. Necessities, literally are those things that are essential for us so that we can survive in this world. We work because for these necessities. Some of us may force to do bad things just to get their needs. But if we really dig in to the reason why we survive, the answer lies not only because we have these necessities. This phras e “public necessity is more important than private necessity “, for me is just like sacrificing oneself for the betterment of everybody. Once I had watched a video presentation which captivated my emotions. It is a story wherein I can’t do as a parent. Every parent gives their all for their children, but in this video presentation I had watched, the father choose to save the lives of the passengers in a train rather than saving the life of his son, he could save his son from drowning but if

he opt to do it, there would be many lives lost. He preferred to pull down the pulley of the bridge extension so that the train would not be falling down to the bridge. If you would be the father, would you do the same thing? Could you dare to watch your only child drowning to death because you are busy saving the lives of those passengers you’ve even not knew? Exchanging the life of the innocent angel to those sinful, greedy, ambitious, and selfish people? A horrible choice to make, just like the Father Almighty giving the life of His only begotten Son for the salvation of mankind. In this cruel world, we are surrounded by greedy and selfish people. In the government for example, dirty politicians prefer to take this line “private necessity is more important than public necessity” that is why corruption leads their

way. They only mind their personal benefit and personal interest. But I believed that there are still people who are willing to give their time, love, and effort for the benefits of everyone. Like us teachers, we are giving our lives in teaching the children of other people. We work and give our time even if it is beyond the call of duty. We should be thankful that amidst of this sinful R.A. 9048 Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

Republic of the Philippines LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE Province of Lanao del Norte City/Municipality: Iligan City NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 9048, a Notice is hereby served to the public that AL-HAZAM D. GOLING has filed with this office, a petition for Change of first name from ASHRAPH to AL-HEZAM in the certificate of live birth of ASHRAPH DIAMEL GOLING who was born on 28 May 1991 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Anisah S. Diamel and Doma P. Goling. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later March 2017. (Sgd.) MARIA PURA C. MASCARIÑAS City Civil Registrar BWM: Feb. 22 & Mar. 1, 2017

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Office of Atty. Tranquilino D. Tan-Gan, Jr. Notary Public for Cagayan De Oro City UNION BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES Mortgagee, CASE NO. N-EJF-2017-001 EXTRAJUDICIAL FORECLOSURE -versus- OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE UNDER ACT NO. 3135, AS AMENDED VANESSA B. GALAGNARA, single Mortgagor/s, x----------------------------------------------------x NOTICE OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SALE Pursuant to the terms of the Real Estate Mortgage notarized on March 19, 2016, executed by VANESSA B. GALAGNARA, single with residence and postal address at Zone 7, Mahogany St., Brgy. Molugan, El Salvador City, Misamis Oriental, Mortgagor/s, in favor of UNION BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES, Mortgagee, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness in the total amount of PESOS: ONE MILLION FOUR HUNDRED NINETY FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED ONE & 64/100 (PHP 1,494,501.64) Philippine Currency, exclusive of accrued interest as of January 04, 2017; excluding attorney’s fees, expenses of foreclosure sale and other charges, the undersigned Notary Public for Cagayan De Oro City, hereby gives notice to all parties concerned and to the public in general that on March 13, 2017 at 9:00 am in the morning/afternoon or soon thereafter at the main entrance/lobby of the City/Municipal Hall of Cagayan De Oro City, he/she will sell at public auction to the highest bidder and for cash, in Philippine Currency, the property/s covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. 137-2015003385 issued by Registry of Deeds for Cagayan De Oro City, including the improvements thereon and more particularly described as follows:

All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the abovestated time and date. In the event the public auction should not take place on the said date, it shall be held on March 20, 2017 at 9:00 am in the morning/afternoon or soon thereafter at the same place without further notice. Pursuant to law, copies of this Notice shall be posted for not less than twenty (20) days in at least three (3) public places in the City/Municipality where the mortgage property/s is located and shall be published once a week for at least three (3) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation before the date of the foreclosure sale.

Done at Cagayan De Oro City,_____________

(SGD.) ATTY. TRANQUILINO D. TAN-GAN, JR. Notary Public

BWM: Feb. 8, 15 & 22, 2017

world, we can still see the kindness of some who are not tired of helping and finding ways to solved the problems of others. I really appreciate to those who are involved in planning and realizing the Education for All Program (EFA) which was intentionally designed to uplift the education status of the Filipinos. Good thing to know there are still good people living in this world.

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSON Notice is hereby given that intestate estate of the Heirs of the Late JOVENCIO MAGPULONG and CARMEN R. MAGPULONG, who died intestate on April 27, 1959 and March 15, 2004 both in El Salvador City; that the deceased at the time of his death left a real property, described as follows: TCT NO. T-33508 ‘’A parcel of land (Lot No. 10593 of Cadastral Survey of Cagayan), situated El Salvador City, containing an area of Thirty-Seven Thousand One Hundred and Fifteen (37,115) sq. m. more or less; TAX DEC. NO. 02-00992, Lot No. 8376 located at Poblacion, El Salvador City with an area of 425 sq. m.; TAX DEC. NO. 02-00991, Lot No. 8086 located at Poblacion, El Salvador City with an area of 78 sq. m.; That by virtue of Rule 74, Section 1, Rules of Court, we hereby adjudicate unto ourselves the above described as follows; a. TCT No. 33508-adjudicated to Romeo R. Magpulong; b. Lot 8376-A-425 sq. m.-adjudicated to Nora R. Magpulong, 172 sq. m.adjudicated to Thelma M. Tabuco, 33 sq. m. - Road; Lot 8086-A-76 sq. m.-25 sq. m. adjudicated to Thelma R. Tabuco, 53 sq. m. – Road; Pureza M. NisnisanNo Share; Raul R. Magpulong (D)- No Share. Is the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSON; is made and entered into by and among the following Heirs; NORA R. MAGPULONG, of legal age, Filipino, single and resident of El Salvador City; PUREZA M NISNISAN of legal age, Filipino, widow and resident of El Salvador City; THELMA M. TABUCO (deceased) rep. by her husband MARCELINO Q. MAGPULONG, of legal age, Filipino, widower and resident of Cebu City; RAUL R. MAGPULONG (deceased) rep. by his wife NELDA Q. MAGPULONG, of legal age, Filipino, widow and resident of El Salvador City; ROMEO R. MAGPULONG of legal age, Filipino, single and resident of El Salvador City., Under Notary Public of Attorney Buenaventura E. Sagrado; Doc. No. 50; Book No. 117; Page No. 10; Series of 2017. BWM: Feb. 15, 22 & Mar. 1, 2017

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE DECEASED FLORITO SALCEDO Notice is hereby given that intestate estate of the deceased Florito Salcedo who died on May 6, 2010 without leaving any last will and testament in Tablon, Cagayan de Oro City; That the deceased Florito Salcedo at the time of his death is the conjugal co-owner of a parcel of land situated in Tablon, Cagayan de Oro City, and which is more particularly described as follows: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-170839, (Lot 19141-B, Psd-10-050259, being a portion of Lot 19141, Cad-369-D, Cagayan Cadastre Extension, situated in the District of Tablon, Cagayan de Oro City, Province of Misamis Oriental, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of NINE HUNDRED NINETY (990) sq. m., more or less, is the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE DECEASED FLORITO SALCEDO; is made and executed by and among the HEIRS OF FLORITO SALCEDO, namely; PEURITA T. SALCEDO, of legal age, Filipino, widow and a resident of Tablon, Cagayan de Oro City, and the surviving wife of the dseceased; DENNIS T. SALCEDO, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Tablon, Cagayan de Oro City, and the surviving son of the deceased; NORRIEL T. SALCEDO, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Tablon, Cagayan de Oro City, and the surviving son of the deceased; JOY FRANCES S. BAGOOD, herein represented by GIRLIE S. SALCEDO, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Tablon, Cagayan de Oro City, per Special Power of Attorney dated September 26, 2016, notarized as Doc. No. 516, Page No. 104, Book No. 419, Series of 2016 of the notarial registry of Atty. Macodi Agus; JURY JONE T. SALCEDO, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Tablon, Cagayan de Oro City, and the surviving son of the deceased; That the parties hereto being all of legal age and with full civil capacity to contract, hereby by these presents do agree to adjudicate the above-described real property among themselves in common; Under Notary Public of Atty. MARIO T. JUNI; Doc. No. 205; Page No. 41; Book No. 198; Series of 2016. BWM: Feb. 8, 15 & 22, 2017 Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10th Judicial Region Cagayan de Oro City OFFICE OF THE PROVINCIAL SHERIFF NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE File No. EJF-2017-033 Upon Extra Judicial Petition for Sale under Act 3135 as amended by Act No. 4118. Filed by HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND (Pag-IBIG Fund), a government financial institution duly organized and existing under and by virtue of Republic Act No. 9679, with principal office at The Atrium of Makati, Makati Avenue, Makati City, and with branch office at Pag-IBIG Fund Bldg., J.R. Borja St., Cagayan de Oro City, against MERVIN T. MATONDO, Single, of legal age, Filipino citizen, with postal address at Kalye Apiki, Zone 5, Bugo, Cagayan de Oro City, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of January 9, 2017 amounts to FOUR HUNDRED FIFTEEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY FOUR PESOS and 39/100 (₱415, 824.39) Philippine Currency, inclusive of interest and penalty charges, exclusive of Attorney’s fees and other necessary fees and expenses of ExtraJudicial Foreclosure and Sale the undersigned Sheriff will SELL at Public Auction on March 17, 2017 at 10:00 o’clock in the morning or soon thereafter at the main entrance of RTC Branch 40, A. Luna St., Capitol Compound, Cagayan de Oro City, to the Highest Bidder, for CASH and in Philippine Currency, the real property mortgaged together with all improvements thereon, to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 136-2013001148 Registered in the name of Mervin T. Matondo Lot Portion of Lot As Surveyed for Land Use Location Boundaries Area

: Lot 26, Blk. 11, Psd-10-59077 : Lot 2, Pcs-10-003972 : Johndorf Ventures Corporation (Pag-IBIG Citi Homes, Phase 2) : Residential : Malanang, Opol, Misamis Oriental : SW., Line 2-3 by Road Lot 9 (8:00 M. Wide) NW., Line 3-4 by Road Lot 24, NE., Line 4-1 by Lot 25 SE., Line 1-2 by Lot 28 all of Blk-11 : ONE HUNDRED TEN (110) SQUARE METERS more or Less.

Prospective buyers/bidders may investigate for themselves the title of the herein described property and encumbrances thereon, if any there be. All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above stated time and date. In the event the public auction should not take place on the said date, it shall be on the next working day without further notice. Cagayan de Oro City, February 6, 2017. FOR THE PROVINCIAL SHERIFF: BWM: Feb. 15, 22 & Mar. 1, 2017

(SGD.) ALAN M. BANAAG Sheriff IV

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School Based Feeding Program By: Irenea D. Lumbab-Teacher lll San Nicolas Elementary School Don Carlos District l

School feeding program are considered to be sound investment in education. Feeding program increase enrollment cognition and educational achievement particularly supported by complimentary action such as deworming and micronutrients fortification or supplementation. Inthe past six(6) year the Department of Education through Bureau of learners Support Service (BLSS)) School Division, School health Division (SAD) has done policy improvement to make sure that feeding program meets its objective Annual evaluation

indicates that 73% of the undernourished students beneficiaries convert to normal nutrition status 120 feeding days school attendance was also noted to have improved and is averaging at 98%. The children mere observed to have a b etter class participation and exhibit positive health habits such as washing hands before eating. Tooth brushing and general good grooming behavior. These finding we re af f i r m e d by t h e result of the impact study done by the Philippine Institute of Development Studies(PIDS).

The art and craft of nursing patients By Joanne Salise

Nurs es work in an environment that is const ant ly chang ing to provide the best possible care for patients. Nurses are continuously learning about the latest technology and medication as well as considering the evidence that their nursing practice is based upon. Because they will actually spend more face-to-face time with a

patient that doctors, nurses must be particularly skilled at interacting with patients, putting them at ease, and assisting them in their recovery. It is often said that physicians cure, and nurses care. Nursing, hence, is not as easy as one plus one equals two. It requires so much patience, perseverance and understanding all in one

cost. From school to the hospital, everything must come in complete care and exact measurements because life is being at stake in every moment. Nurses are better off considered as seen angels in white uniforms. They definitely change lives. Although amidst busy days, sleepless nights and never ending over times, still, I am always of my happy disposition as it always left me happy and

fulfilled whenever I see patients okay and they are being able to go back home to their love ones. No amount of penny could ever skip or fathom my happiness whenever I see the smile of the patients. Nursing patients, I say, is my able calling in my existence. And I always considered this as a blessing and I know that through this profession, I too, is a blessing to others.

My Philosophy of Education Susan M. Ermac, T-I

Why do I teach what I teach? In this post I will outline the foundations of my professional practice. I believe that education is an individual, unique experience for every pupils w h o e nte rs cl a s s ro om . In order for children to benefit from what schools offer, I think that teachers must fully understand the importance of their job. I believe that teachers

must consider teaching to be a lifestyle, not a mere fortyhour-a-week job, because a teacher’s goals for his/her pupils encompass much more than relaying outof-context facts to passive pupils. As professionals entrusted with the education of young minds, teachers must facilitate learning and growth academically, personally, and ethically. By providing a qua lity

education to each individual in one’s classroom, a teacher equips children with the tools necessary for success in life. I think it is important first to establish a mutually respectful, honest rapport with pupils a relationship in which communication is of the highest priority. Through this relationship, a fair, democratic environment based on trust and caring can be established in the classroom, making it possible

to interac t conf ident ly and safely in an academic s ett ing. D emonst rat ing t he s e e t h i c a l ly c or re c t behaviors in the classroom and expecting pupils to model them prepares them for adult interaction and survival in the future. Teaching and learning become a simultaneous journey for both the teacher and pupils. They need to work collaboratively to attain the mission and vision of the department.

He Who Uses His Legal Rights, Harms No One By: IRENE JANOBAS

We live in a world which basic values such as kindness and humility are not often given the importance they are due. Sometimes, being selfish and arrogant were likely glorified. For those who possessed these bad traits are feared of by most people, which should not be

supposed to do. It is because most of these persons are in authority. Wise men say once a man uses his legal rights, he will injure no one. As a son of God, we are bound to do good things to our fellows. As long as we believed that we are doing the right thing,

then we can attain peaceful lives. In [law, a man is guilty if he violates the right of his fellow. That is why there are the ones who are called as violators because they violate the law. There are cr imina ls because they committed c r i m e s . Vi o l at o r s a n d criminals are those people that harm their fellow. In

our day to day activities it is unavoidable that sometimes unintentionally we hurt our fellows. Sometimes even if we know we can hurt others, if it is for the good, we opted to say the truth. We do what is right even it means we will lose friends and we will be criticized. To be righteous is somehow different from to be good.

Pagdiriwang Ng Buwan Ng Wika 2016 By Lelybeth M. Paguta- Teacher I Zubiri Village Elementary School Quezon 1 District

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Region X, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro NOTICE OF VACANT POSITION The Office of the Land Transportation and Regulatory Board - Regional Office No. 10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, urgently needs a qualified applicant to the following position/s. to wit: 1. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER IV (Budget Officer II) Item No : Salary Grade : Education : Experience : Training : Eligibility : Place of Assignment :

OSEC-DOTCB-BUD02-21-1998 SG 15 Bachelor’s degree relevant to the job 2 years relevant experience 4 hours relevant training Career Service (Professional) Second Level Eligibility LTFRB-RFRO No. 10, Cagayan de Oro City

Duties and Responsibilities: Under direct supervision. in charge in the preparation and review of annual or specials budgets of the Agency; prepares and consolidates supporting justifications and explanations for budget proposals of the Agency; prepares necessary budget data (reports) and related statement for management or of the Department of Budget; identifies area of work responsibility and give assignments subordinates and reviews their finished work or outputs; performs other duties that may be assigned by the Division Head and the Regional Director. Interested applicants may apply in person or submit their letter of intent and resume to Mr. CASAN M. TANANDATO, Chairman, Promotion and Selection Board, at the LTFRB-RFRO No. 10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City. BWM: Feb. 22, 2017

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Alinsunod sa Memorandum Pansangay Blg y. 188 S. 2016 nilagdaan ni Jesnar Dems Torres , Ph D., na ang l a h at ng P u n ong Guro sa Elementarya at sa Sekunndarya na nagtuturo ng Filipino ay magdiwang ng Buwan ng Wika sa buwan ng Agosto. Ang paaralan ng Zubiri

Village ay isa sa mga paaralan na nagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wika 2016 na kung saan nag ka karo on ng s amot saring palabas ang mga bata, tulad ng pagtutula na inihandog sa Preschool at sa Ikaapat na Baitang. Sabayang awit naman sa Ikalawang Baitang at sa Ikalimang Baitang, Pagsasayaw sa

Unang Baitang at Ikatlong Baitang, Balagtasan naman sa Ikaanim naman sa at sa Ikalimang Baitang B. Lahat ng bata at guro ay naghahanda para sa kanilang ipinapalabas. Nagkakaroon din ng Lakandula at Lakambini bilang “ fund Raising sa Paaralan” bilang pandagdag sa pambili ng sound system. Lahat ng sumali ay magbibigay ng P100.00 ang mananalo sa

pamamagitan ng “draw lots”, Bukod pa doon mayroon din iba’t ibang suot na ipi n ap a l ab a s ng b aw at sumali na bata tulad ng ethnic attire, at Filipina attire. Ganunpaman, lahat ng nakasali at nanonood sa palabas ay masayang masaya lalong lalo na sa mga magulang na walang sawang sumoporta sa lahat ng programa mayroon an paaralan.

Teachers on Computing Grades using E-Class Record Linda A. Herbieto , Teacher lll Salawagan National High School

For almost 10 years in teaching ever y grading period would be busier for me finalizing the individual results of pupils. It took times using traditional way of computing grades, lot of individual competencies were considered to rate an individual pupil. Using Rubric in rating p u p i l s’ c o m p o s e d t h e following: Unit test, home works/assignments, project, themes, and mentations. Other outputs contents

different activities in music, sports, literary, math and the character traits. I find it time consuming to finish it. I’ve even tried techniques to make it less burden on my part, but it takes time doing it and sometimes sacrifices a class to finish the computation. Nowadays, we’ve so called E-Class record where I find it easier to compute grades. School in-charge conducts an individual hands-on tutorial in every year level

to introduce and discuss on how to use the E-Class record. O n ly 3 c omp one nt s are considered in rating pupils: writing (30%), task performance (50%) pupil’s periodical exam result is (20%) in MTB-MLE-ESP and Araling Panlipunan. (40%) task performance, (20%) periodical exam in mathematics ,(20%) writing task, (60%) in performance task and (20%) periodical exam in Mapeh. The idea of e-class record is of great for its friendly and hassle-free Educator striving to reach

good quality education and child-centered learning approach, it’s really of help for we could now spend more time supervising learners, develop and improve instructional materials as well. No need of worrying grades computation using calculator anymore! It’s really a great idea. In view of that my salute to Chief Operation and Governance, Division of Bukidnon for this amazing innovation. You’ve lessen our burden of grade computation. Thanks’ and more power.

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neighboring towns to protest Lopez’s move to clamp down mining companies operating within watershed areas. While he welcomed the proposal of Lopez to offer green economy through ecotourism ventures as alternative livelihood when the mining industry ends, Pichay said the industry needs to generate at least one billion pesos in income to employ 3,000 people in these towns. He r e f u t e d L o p e z’s timetable of two years to stabilize the ecotourism industry saying even 3-star hotels cannot be built within this period and it would take 3-5 years when the alternative industry will be sustained. “Can you give employment to some 7,000 residents who will lose their jobs?” Pimentel asked Lopez. In local vernacular, he then called on President Rodrigo Duterte to help thousands of people who will lose jobs. “Manong Digong tabangi ang katawhan nga mawad-an og trabaho tungod ni Gina Lopez (Elder brother Digong please help the people who will lose their jobs because of Gina Lopez,” the governor pleaded. Pimentel cited at least 5,000 new job opportunities would be lost because the Carrascal Nickel Company had decided to put on hold the establishment of the US $5 billion processing plant because of Lopez stand antagonizing mining companies in the province. He said the closure of mining companies in the towns of Carrascal and Cantilan would lead to the resurgence of criminalities l i k e h i g hw ay ro b b e r y, dynamite fishing and prostitution. Pichay said his town stand to lose some P600 million in money circulation a year because of the thriving businesses now investing in his town since the advent of these mining companies. He cited the lumads in the indigenous communities living within the mining areas have been the biggest beneficiaries with some P10 million fund they get from the one percent share of the gross income of the companies which have been used in education and health program and livelihood activities. The protesters were emotional with calls against the move of Environment Secretar y Gina Lopez suspending the Mineral Production Sharing Agreement of Marcventures Mining and Development Corp (CMDC), CTP Construction and Mining Corp. and Carrascal Nickel Corporation. The protesters march around the town center c a r r y i n g p l a c a rd s a n d streamers loudly chanting sl o g ans i n Su r i g a onon v e r n a c u l a r : “Pa d aj o n (continue)!” A large streamer that covered the frontliners of the march carries a message of appeal to Lopez which reads: (Pusoan mo kami Sec. Gina,

Ipadajon an mina! (Feel us Secretary Gina, continue the mining!)”. Many of the lumads who joined were coming from the far-f lung mountain communities belonged to the Manobo and Mamanwa tribes who are recipients of million pesos of indigenous peoples one percent share of the gross income of mining companies.

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from page 1 Northern Mindanao. The under privileged residents include out-ofscho ol youth, formerly engaged in illegal drug a c t iv it i e s , u n e mpl oye d p ers ons and susp e c te d prostitutes, among others. According to Velez, the accredited ten technical and vocational educational institutions (T VEIs) in Northern Mindanao could offer as many as 82 tech-voc courses. Interested applicants may walk in or course their applications at the village level or through online. He said that the national government has allocated PHP 12,691,000 in 2016 for TWSP’s implementation in Misamis Oriental alone. (PNA)

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from page 1 with a stable and competitively priced energ y source, Mindanao can experience and sustain an economic boom under the Duterte administration. Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi has been prioritizing the establishment of a WESM in Mindanao, targeting its commercial operation by June 26. The DOE is set to conduct three more public consultations in Davao City on Feb. 21, Butuan City on Feb. 28, and General Santos City on March 7. According to the DOE, Mindanao had an additional ge ne r at i ng c ap a c it y of 782 megawatts (MW) last year and is expecting the commercial operation of an additional 1,208 MW this year. Despite the additional supply howe ver, p ower interruptions in Mindanao continue, especially in the franchise areas of distribution utilities that do not have sufficient power supply agreements to cover their incre asing demand for electricity. In the absence of such contracts, power generation companies hesitate to operate their plants without a supply contract or any compensation mechanism approved by t he Energ y R egu l ator y Commission, the department explained. It said the establishment of the WESM will serve as the mechanism to tap excess capacities to avoid rotating brow n out s an d e ns u re 24 hours of continuous electricity service. With the establishment of the WESM in the region, Mindanao will no longer lag behind Luzon and Visayas in economic development, unlike in

the past administrations where policies were mostly Manila-centric, which the administration sees as one of the root causes of poverty and strife in Mindanao, the DOE said. The WESM in Mindanao w i l l b e e s t ab l i s h e d i n c o ord i n at i on w it h t h e Ph i l ippi ne E l e c t r i c i c t y Market Corp. (PEMC) and the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP). (PNA)

also by the Department of Agriculture (DA) through the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI). A nationwide dissemination campaign w a s l i ke w i s e l au n ch e d participated by various government agencies, and was held early this month in Cagayan de Oro City, graced by DA Assistant Secretary for Operations, Federico E. Laciste, Jr.. (Sarah Beebout, DA-RFO 10/PIA 10)

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Santos said during a media forum here last week. A separate five-floor structure will be built to serve as a carpark with food stalls and other commercial spaces. The entire 13-hectare complex -- acquired by the company 20 years ago where it built SM City Ecoland, its first shopping mall in Mindanao -- will be transformed “into a community development that has an eat-play-and-live concept,” said Mr. Santos. Meanwhile, Maria Lynette A. Lopez, SM City mall manager, said 45 new locators have signed up for to lease space, while several others are under negotiation. “We are hoping to sign up with all these companies,” said Ms. Lopez, noting that the mall has a leasable area of 120,000 square meters, including the annex building. Most of the new locators, Ms. Lopez added, are dining places, including local, national and international brands. The restaurant business, she said, has “been thriving” in the city. SM Prime has another mall in the city, the newer and bigger SM Lanang Premier, which has a convention center and an adjoining hotel, the Park Inn Radisson. Last week, Oliver John R. Tiu, SM Prime vice-president for Mindanao operations, announced that the company is planning to open five more malls in the southern island, including a third one in Davao.

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ARMM; and set up a Business Sustainability Framework in the Bangsamoro (BSFB) to strengthen RBOI-ARMM’s investment facilitation. “We at PBSP are very excited to manage this project. This is really symbolic in what we are trying to achieve such as to bridge investments in ARMM to make it more inclusive and make sure goals and development happen, and at the same time get the different stakeholdres in the area to work together. We hope to capitalize on each other’s strengths and capabilities,” said PBSP Executive Director Reynaldo Antonio D. Laguda. (PBSP/ PIA-10)

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recommendations matching their location –specific rice growing conditions. The project is backed

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veterans have qualified for more benefits from their service during the war. She renders another lecture on the same topic on Thursday, 16 February at 10:30AM at the Liceo de Cagayan University Library. Another interactive event awaits on Wednesday, 15 March with the launching of the MacArthur Breakout Exhibit at 10AM at the 3rd floor foyer of Centrio Mall. The exhibit will feature pictures from the MacArthur Memorial of Norfolk, Virginia through the Cagayan de Oro City Committee of the Norfolk Sister Cities Association, the Cagayan de Oro City Historical & Cultural Heritage Commission and Cagayan de Oro MacArthur Memorial Core Group and relics from local collectors. Visitors will get a firsthand look at pictures of MacArthur’s time in Del Monte while he was waiting for his B-17 ride to Australia, weapons, uniforms and other gear of the United States Armed Forces in the Far East (USAFFE) and Japanese Imperial Army. Another exhibit will be opened on Thursday, 16 March at the Liceo de Cagayan University Library fo c using on Mind anao Guerrillas especially local heroes like Col. Fidencio Laplap, the Tiano Brothers, the Montalvan Brothers, Maj. Angel Limena, Pastor and Jake Ilogon, Salipada Pendatun and Busran Kalaw. Not the least, an Eyesight 20/20 Optometric Mission will be conducted on March 15-16 at the J.R. B orja Memorial General Hospital from 8am-4PM daily. This is a free Eye Care Medical Mission led by Dr. Chris Buniel, president of the Optometric Association of the Philippines (OAP) for a maximum 300 patients. Newly purchased reading and prescription eyeglasses will be dispensed to deserving indigent patients—MMM’s tribute of friendship to Kagay-anons. Sponsored by Montero Medical Missions in coordination with the Cagayan de Oro Eyesight Board, Optometric Association of the Philippines - CDO-Chapter, Rotary Club of Cagayan de Oro (Mother Club), J.R. Borja Memorial General Hospital, Cagayan de Oro Eyesight Board and PVAO FSEO-10 office. The week’s events come to a close with a Thanksgiving Mass at the St. Augustine Metropolitan Cathedral to be officiated by Archbishop

Antonio Ledesma, S.J, and Fr. Daniel Coronel, SSJV. The week concludes with a Thanksgiving Program and 75th Diamond Jubilee Commemorative Dinner at Casa Real, VIP Hotel. The program will include the recognition of Mindanao Guerrillas and Veterans who fought the Japanese Occupation. General Douglas MacArthur Week is a joint project of the Cagayan de Oro Historical & Cultural Commission, Cagayan de Oro City Tourism Council and Manolo Fortich Municipal Tourism Office, in coordination with General Douglas MacArthur Foundation (Norfolk, Virginia); Norfolk Sister City Association (NSCA, Norfolk, Virginia); Cagayan de Oro City Tourism Council, Cagayan de Oro City Tourism & Cultural Affairs Office, Cagayan de Oro City Council Tourism Committee, Manolo Fortich Municipal Board Tourism Committee; Rotary Club of Northern Bukidnon, Rotary Club of Cagayan de Oro, and Department of Education Cagayan de Oro City Division of City Schools. The organizers would also like to recognize the contribution of the following sponsors: Philippine Ports Authority, Montero Medical Missions, Philippine Veterans Bank, Centrio Mall, Ayala Mall Cinemas, 4th Infantry Division (Philippine Army), Na v a l F o r c e s E a s t e r n Mindanao (Philippine Navy), UC-1 Corporation, Cebu Pacific Air, Smart Telecommunications, Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippines, Davies Paints Philippines, S eda C entrio, Liceo de Cagayan University, V.V. Security Agency, STEAG State Power Inc. and Ms. Gigi G. Go.

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both now and forever after we die. He is the only hope we have. So have you asked Jesus to forgive you and give you His new life today? He loves you more than anybody does—so much that He died to save you. Won’t you thank and love Him in return by living His right, successful way every day? Just Think a Minute…

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activities during the week preceding February 25, 2017, our sources are claiming. -ooo LP, THE PART Y OF D U T E RT E W I T N E S S ? Now, there is something that struck me as totally significant during the Senate presentation of Lascanas. I noticed that the FLAG lawyers who claimed to be assisting him in his disclosures against Duterte have long standing affiliations with the Liberal Party. I hope this was merely coincidental, and did not have any meaning behind it. The lawyers were Arno Sanidad, Alexander Padilla, and Jose Manuel Diokno. Arno Sanidad is the brother

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of Pablo V. Sanidad, who was the former provincial chairman of the Liberal Party in Ilocos Sur, where he also served as its vice governor. Padilla is the son of late Sen. Ambrosio Padilla, a Liberal Party stalwart in the 1960s through the 1970s. Diokno is the son of the late Sen. Jose W. Diokno, who rose to prominence when he topped the bar even if he did not undergo any formal schooling in law, and who became a lawmaker under the Nacionalista Party. However, he left that party and became a member of the Cory Aquino government as head of the Presidential Commission on Human Rights. -ooo PLEASE LISTEN: “Ang Tanging Daan” (The Sole Way): a Bible Exposition and prayer session online, could now be heard 24/7 (24 hours a day), in the Philippines and the world at www.facebook. com/angtangingdaan. Phone: 0917 984 24 68, 0918 574 0193, 0977 805 9058. Email: batasmauricio@yahoo.com.

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from page 4 compassion. We have to learn how to go through the process of changing, improving and growing in our spiritual life. This can be painful and tedious, but it is always worthwhile. Not only that. It is necessary, if we have to be realistic. This universal love should not be exclusively associated with the sweet and tender moments of pity, sympathy and empathy. It demands sacrifice and self-denial which we should be willing to give. Our challenging times are actually a call for us to identify ourselves more closely with Christ so we can love everyone the way Christ loved all of us and continues to do so. roycimagala@gmail.com.

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Wednesday | February 22, 2017

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75th Jubilee of Breakout from Corregidor

Sked set for General Douglas MacArthur Week

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he local government units of Cagayan de Oro City and Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon are now in the thick of preparations for General Douglas MacArthur Week. “This marks the 75th anniversar y of General MacArthur’s breakout from Corregidor when he rode the PT Boat to Cagayan, Misamis and eventually reached Australia by B-17 bomber,” said Dr. Erlinda M. Burton, chairperson of the Cagayan de Oro City Historical & Cultural Commission (Hiscom) which is coordinating the event. On March 11, 1942, General Douglas MacArthur, his family and general staff ran the Imperial Japanese Navy blockade and arrived in Macabalan Pier at Cagayan, Misamis at 7:00AM of March 13th. After sweating it out in Del Monte, Tankulan (present day Manolo Fortich) for four days waiting for their flight to Australia, the party finally boarded two B-17E bombers which brought them safely to Batchelor Field, Northern Territory in Australia. On his way to Melbourne, MacArthur met journalists in Terowie, South Australia where he uttered what has probably become the most famous phrase to come out of World War II: “I Shall Return!” To celebrate the 75th Diamond Jubilee of

MacArthur’s Breakout, the Cagayan de Oro City Council has officially declared March 13-17, 2017 as “General Douglas MacArthur Week.” A week-long schedule of events has been coordinated by the Hiscom starting with the re-enactment of MacArthur’s Arrival in Macabalan Pier & Convoy to Del Monte, Tankulan (Manolo Fortich) on March 13. Spectators will be treated to a spectacle of World War II vintage vehicles such as Willys MB jeeps ridden by reenactors dressed in military uniforms of the time (March 1942) and armed with vintage weapons like the BAR, Garand, Thompson submachine gun and Springfield 1903 rifle as the convoy winds its way along Julio Pacana Street and C.M. Recto Avenue and up to Sayre Highway to Dicklum, Tankulan (now Manolo Fortich) where a whole day activity has been planned by the LGU of Manolo Fortich as part of its Centennial celebration as a municipality. On March 14-17, the movies “Unsurrendered 2” and “Valor: The Legacy of Col. Emmanuel V. De Ocampo” by the Film Production Company Spyron-AV Manila, will be screened for free every morning at 8AM and 10AM in all Centrio Ayala Cinemas. These documentaries tell

Willys Jeep at the MacArthur Memorial Visitor’s Center

the stories of the forgotten Filipino Guerrillas who fought against the Japanese during WWII. Written and directed by Bani Logroño, a Kagay-anon. The Hiscom is coordinating with the DepEd Division of Cagayan de Oro to bring high school history students to watch the films. The Field Service Extension Office-Region X of the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO) is also coordinating to bring WW2 veterans and their kin to the free screenings. A symposium will be held after each screening with the film maker and WWII veterans to answer questions from the audience. History students, teachers, researchers and World War II enthusiasts are invited to attend a series of symposiums on how it was in Mindanao during the time. These include “Guerrilla D aug hter” by Virg ini a Hansen Holmes on 10AM Tuesday, 14 March at the Centrio Activity Center. M s . Ha n s e n i s t h e President of the American Guerrillas of Mindanao Descendants Group (AGOM) and will share her personal experience her family spent in Lanao, Misamis Oriental and Surigao from the late 1930s through WWII. Her Dad operated a sawmill in Lanao while her three older brothers attended Ateneo de

Cagayan (present day Xavier University) while her sister attended Lourdes Academy (now Lourdes College). The Hansen family later moved to northern Surigao where her father worked as Plant Superintendent of a gold mine. Her father and two elder brothers were guerrillas in Wendell Fertig’s group during WWII. Ms. Hansen will again lecture on Wendell Fertig and his Guerrilla Forces in the Philippines (Fighting the Japanese Occupation 19421945), a book written by her husband Kent Holmes the following day, Wednesday, 15 March at 10:30AM at the Centrio Mall Activity Center. The book is an in-depth study of Col Wendell Fertig and the challenges he had to overcome while organizing and leading the 10th Military District in Mindanao and contains valuable research material for those interested in historical details about the guerrilla resistance movement in Mindanao during WWII -SPYRON submarine missions,

I Shall Return (photo courtesy of Terowie Citizens Assn Inc.)

radio communications, coast watcher stations, etc. Kent Holmes is a retired Central Intelligence Agency officer and a member of CIA’s Senior Intelligence Service. He served overseas for 15 years in six countries, including two years in Laos supervising paramilitary operations in northwest Laos. He lives in Falls Church, Virginia and is married to Ms. Holmes. Ms. Hansen’s presentation will be followed at 2PM of

the same day at the same venue by Finding Our Heroes (The Brig. Gen. Francisco Licuanan, Jr. Memorial Collection Philippine Guerrilla Files from the US National Archives) to be presented by Marie Vallejo, Head Researcher. Having worked with Intel, Ms. Vallejo has helped digitize extant records of Filipino soldiers during WWII. Through her extensive research, many Filipino Sked/PAGE 15