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Top priorities DAVAO City's business leaders are looking to regain the growth momentum lost last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, with digitalization and stronger trade ties in the sub-regional grouping known as the East ASEAN Growth Area (EAGA) among the priorities.

“The economies of Davao and Mindanao need to recover the lost ground and momentum they had before the pandemic,” said Maria Lourdes G. Monteverde on Friday after formally taking the helm as this year’s president of the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Davao Region’s economic output had been increasing steadily between 2017 and 2019, with gross regional domestic product recorded at P900.4 billion in 2019 driven mainly by the wholesale and retail trade, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority.

Regional output in the two previous years amounted to P785.1 billion and P841.4 billion, respectively.

Bamboo devt push STATE-RUN Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has committed P1.2 billion to help jumpstart the Mindanao bamboo industry development program, which is intended to protect watersheds and provide livelihood to farmers and remote communities.

Funding from the DBP Forest Program will help set up a processing facility in each of the eight initial bamboo cluster sites located in major river basins, according to Secretary Emmanuel F. Piñol, chairman of Mindanao Development Authority (MiNDA), which organized the Mindanao Bamboo Summit on Jan. 19 in Cagayan de Oro City.

DBP President Emmanuel G. Herbosa was among the signatories to the Pledge of Commitment for the bamboo program signed during the event.

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ORTHERN Mindanao's formal sector was the top contributor to the increase of the region's economy in 2018, according to data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority in Region 10 (PSA-10) on Friday.

Based on the 2018 Census of Philippine Business and Industry (CPBI), which is conducted every five years, the region registered 16,575 establishments belonging to the economy's formal sector, or a 104.1 percent increase

compared to the 2012 data.

PSA-10 estimates the region's average increase of new businesses at 1,409 per year.

PSA-10 Regional Director Dr. Janith Aves said the ECONOMY/PAGE 7

Davao opens first route for Interim Bus System TOURIST SPOT. Local tourists enjoy the breathtaking sight from a viewdeck in Vista West Café in Barangay Kiliog, Libona town in Bukidnon. The café is enjoying brisk business from local tourists in search of scenic spots where they can enjoy the cool mountain air after months of being under community quarantine due to COVID-19. mindanews photo by froilan gallardo

Convicted by Sandiganbayan, CDO ex-lawmaker says he is innocent

By GERRY LEE GORIT, Reporter

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Following his conviction along Janet Napoles and several others over the P10 billion pork barrel scam by the Sandiganbayan, former congressman Constantino Jaraula said Saturday he is innocent of any wrongdoing.

Jaraula said he will file a motion for reconsideration to reconsideration to Sandiganbayan.

Jaraula, 83, who served as this city’s congressman for three terms from 1998 to 2007, insisted he has no participation in the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) scam.

Napoles was said to be the mastermind of the PDAF scam where public funds were pocketed in cahoots with senators and members of the House of Representatives

and other public officials and private individuals.

The former legislator said he was not involved in the INNOCENT/PAGE 7

By ANTONIO L. COLINA IV, MindaNews

DAVAO City– The city government rolled out Friday the first route of Interim Bus System (IBS), deploying an initial fleet of seven fullyair conditioned bus units of Davao Metro Shuttle Corp. to “bring convenience and ease of transport to the local passengers.”

During the launch of the project on Thursday streamed live over the Land Transportation Franchising

an d R e g u l at or y B o ard (LTFRB)-Davao’s Facebook page, Mayor Sara Duterte said her vision of a more efficient transport system when she came back as mayor of this city in 2016 was starting to realize.

She said buses will make the transport system here more efficient as they have bigger capacity compared to jeepneys.

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COCONUTS FOR SALE. A familiar scene during "tabo" (market day) in Malaybalay City. photo by h. marcos c. mordeno/mindanews

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ENERAL Santos City – Hog producers in Region 12 (Soccsksargen) committed on Saturday to further increase their shipments to Metro Manila to help address the pork supply shortage in the markets.

Agriculture Secretary William Dar said members of the South Cotabato Swine Producers Association (Socospa) agreed to consolidate the available hog resources in the area to maximize their deliveries.

He said the city and South Cotabato, which are among the areas in the country that remain free from the African swine fever (ASF), have been shipping around 10,000 heads of live hogs and frozen carcasses every week or 40,000 heads every month to Metro Manila.

“That’s the barest minimum that they can deliver and could still be increased,” he said in a press conference.

Dar, who met with Socospa members at the Greenleaf Hotel here on Saturday, said they were able to negotiate a farm gate price of PHP144 per kilo for the pork shipments based on the prevailing rates.

He said the government, through the Department of Agriculture (DA)-Region 12, will provide a transport subsidy of PHP21 per kilo to increase the base price to PHP165 per kilo.

To facilitate the unhampered pork shipments and deliveries, he said the agency will fast-track the processing of the required documents and ensure their access in the “special hog lanes” along the nautical highway.

He said the special lanes cover all “roll on, roll off ” (Ro-Ro) and trucking routes along the Maharlika Highway.

Dar said he instructed the Bureau of Animal Industry and DA-12 to make sure that

all these would be laid out smoothly “without sacrificing the quarantine protocols” on ASF. He said Socospa agreed to maintain their farm gate price to complement the price cap or ceiling for pork products in Metro Manila based on Executive Order No. 124 issued on Feb. 1 by President Rodrigo Duterte.

It set a price ceiling of PHP270 per kilo for kasim (pork shoulder)/pigue (pork leg) and PHP300 per kilo for liempo (pork belly) for at least two months.

With the prevailing rate, Dar said traders will still have a reasonable income and the prices of pork products will not increase further.

“We are helping our hog raisers on this, that’s the number one priority. They should earn enough along with all those involved in the supply chain. In the end, there will be affordable pork supplies for the consuming public,” he said.

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Clinton Edward Ang, Socospa president, lauded the DA for initiating the opening of the “special hog lanes” and for providing them with additional shipping alternatives, among them the mobilization of vessels commissioned to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.

He said the area has enough surplus of live hogs and frozen carcasses to supply the other markets but was constrained by transportation and shipping problems.

“Our concern had always been on how to deliver them to Luzon. We thank the DA for making the hog lane, especially for the land trips as there are really a lot of obstructions along the way,” he said.

Ang assured that they can further increase their shipments to Metro Manila from the current 40,000 heads a month and at the same time continue

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sustaining the requirements of the local markets.

“As much as possible, we will try to ship (out) what we can,” he said.

Dar and other top DA officials were in the city as part of a two-day swing in Region 12.

On Saturday, Dar also led the ceremonial send-off at the DA-Agricultural Program Coordinating Office in Barangay Lagao of some 260 live hogs worth PHP4 million bound for Metro Manila.

He graced the distribution on Friday of some PHP13 million worth of agricultural and fishery support packages

to farmers and fisherfolk from the municipalities of Maasim, Kiamba, and Maitum in Sarangani province.

He also joined the signing of the memorandum of agreement for the pilot implementation of the Provincial-led Agriculture and Fishery Extension Systems program in Sarangani.

Sarangani will receive a grant of some PHP226 million this year for the rollout of the program, which aims to bring the agency’s extension services to the grassroots level. (PNA)

Pride in Local Product Authored/ Invented by: CATALINA BONDOC-KIONISALA T-III

Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon is home to the largest pineapple plantation in the Far East.

It takes pride in its sweet juicy pineapples that are renowned globally. This industry provided livelihood to thousands of residents in Manolo Fortich and beyond. Various pineapple pro duc ts ranging f rom food to belongings are sold nationwide. Speaking of fruits, fruit candies are the most popular.

Being in a tropical country, we grow diverse kinds of fruits that we later turn into candies. We have durian candies, sampalok (tamarind candies), mango candies, bukayo (coconut candies), etc. However, pineapple candy is mostly unheard of. The

abundance of pineapples in our locality do not justify the scarcity of pineapple candies in town. As a TLE teacher specializing in cookery, I have come up with the idea of inventing a recipe for pineapple candy. Candies are kids’ favorites which makes it marketable. Aside from that, pineapple contains a lot of health benefits so it’s not that unhealthy for kids and older ones alike.

My objectives in coming up with the said recipe are to (1) train to be enterprising by selling preserved candies; (2) augment the family’s income; (3) improve my students’ skills in candy preservation; and lastly, become selfsufficient in the future.

Pineapple Candy Recipe Ingredients: * 2 cups of fresh pineapple (diced) * 2 cups of granulated sugar * ½ tsp. vanilla * ¼ cup peanut (pounded) * 1 tbsp. butter Procedure: 1. In a carajay, pour and cook the pineapple for 5-10 minutes.

2. While boiling, add the sugar and vanilla, and continue stirring until it thickens.

3. Add butter and peanut and let it stay for 3 minutes.

4. Remove from fire. While still hot, form small balls or bars.

5. Let it cool. Wrap with water cellophane afterwards.

6. Serve.

It is easy to follow and anyone can do it. With this small food invention, it can provide hundreds and maybe thousand more residents an additional livelihood.

It is with great pride that I presented this invention during the School-Based Management One School, One Product. My students adapted the product as their income generating project to help feed malnourished children at Maluko Central Elementar y S chool. So, look around you and gather inspiration for your own invention. Maybe later on, that will open for more opportunities in the future.

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CorporateWorld Maxus PH eyes to grow sales by 5x this year MON-TUE|FEBRUARY 8-9, 2021

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AXUS Philippines targets to increase its sales volume this year by five times amid the ongoing pandemic and safeguard measures slapped on imported vehicles, its new general manager Jun

Cajayon said.

Cajayon said its latest sport utility vehicle (SUV) model Maxus D60 will contribute to the brand's sales expansion for this year.

Maxus officially launched D60 in the Philippine market on

Friday, its fifth model introduction here since it started the local operation in 2019.

Maxus D60 has two variants—the five-seater Pro variant and the sevenseater Elite variant.

“This is the first of five model introductions that

we are planning for this year,” said Cajayon.

Last year, sales driver for Maxus in the Philippines are G10 and G50 vans and the T60 pick-up vehicle.

Cajayon said Maxus will be expanding its MAXUS/PAGE 7

What It Takes to be a Frontliner CATALINA BONDOC-KIONISALA T-III

Before, when we hear the word ‘frontliner’ what comes to our mind is literally people in the front line. It is associated with soldiers on war zones, gorgeous baton twirlers leading the drum and lyre corps, and the likes.

Frontliner is a word not typically used before. But when the global pandemic hit, it also become a hit word.

Frontliners are supposed to work literally on the front line, leading the way. But where is the front line in this pandemic-struck world? Well, the front line is anywhere; thus, our frontliners are not limited to battlegrounds or stages only. Frontliners today are the ones doing public service despite of the virus lurking around. They are our public health workers, government employees, delivery services personnel, and fast food crew among others.

Nowadays, I bet no one would want to be a frontliner if they had a

choice. Who would like to risk their lives servicing others, right? But there are people who have no choice but to lead the way in order for the people behind to survive. Then, what does it take to be a frontliner?

If the world’s a stage, then the ones at the forefront are those who dance gracefully, with pretty faces, or amazing vocals. But our world today is not like that. Not anymore. To be a frontliner is to have a strong mind, a brave heart, a burning passion, and an undying commitment to serve others. Physical characteristic is not a criterion in this kind of mission.

It is your attitude and fighting spirit that will be tested.

Though many frontliners don’t meet the criteria aforementioned, it’s fine. Maybe they have no choice but to become one because life did not give lots of choices to choose from

and sometimes they can’t even choose.

The fact that they still did it anyway despite lacking the attributes is already a feat worth recognizing for.

No one knows the exact location of the virus. Hence, our frontliners should be ready anytime of what’s waiting ahead of them. A million shout-out is not enough to thank them of their hard work. Our frontliners deserve the credit they are due for and that is proper compensation (salary and hazard pay) for their sacrifices.

To say that a frontliner’s work is hard is an understatement. If I were to describe, it would surpass the superlative form of difficult because of how tiring, demanding, underappreciated, and risky it is. If you are a frontliner, I salute you!

Tap your back for a job well done. To be a frontliner is not easy but you live on. Keep on surviving and servicing others.

AirAsia partners with GCash, PayMaya for contactless transactions PHILIPPINES AirAsia, Inc. on Wednesday said it has partnered with PayMaya Philippines, Inc. and Globe Fintech Innovations, Inc.’s GCash for cashless transactions at its check-in counters.

The cashless option through PayMaya and GCash is applicable to payments for additional baggage, meals, and other flight add-ons while checking in, the low-cost carrier said in an e-mailed statement.

The airline started offering the cashless option on Feb. 1.

“We continue to innovate our digital solutions to provide our guests with the most convenient and

safest way to travel,” Philippines AirAsia Spokesperson Steve F. Dailisan said.

The low-cost airline also said it recently earned a perfect 7-star rating from AirlineRatings.com for its health protocols.

AirAsia Group Chief Executive Officer Anthony Francis “Tony” Fernandes has said the group might make its food delivery and digital wallet services available to Filipino consumers soon.

On Jan. 14, the group officially introduced to Filipinos its “AirAsia Shop,” as it aims to expand its e-commerce presence in Southeast Asia.

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What a woman wants Think a minute . . . One of man’s greatest challenges is to understand women.

“By the time a man can read a woman like a book, he needs eyeglasses.” Or as one husband said, “There are two ways to handle a woman—and nobody knows either of them.” So what do women want?

For one thing, unlike women, men usually turn off their feelings of romance and affection when they are working. The same is true when he is with the guys or enjoying his hobby. Then when he is with his wife, he will give his attention and affection to her.

But a woman is different.

She needs some type of loving attention more often and not just when her husband is in the mood for romance. She does not turn her romantic feelings on and off like he does; so she feels hurt when her husband does not notice her or want to talk and listen to her. For example, it hurts her after they argue when he just continues acting like nothing happened, instead of apologizing and making peace with her.

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JHAN TIAFAU HURST Much of what a woman does, whether it’s cooking, cleaning, making her house a comfortable home, even her job and career, she usually does out of love for her husband and children.

So she feels hurt when her husband does not seem to appreciate her. He may even think she’s being too sensitive and needy for his affection and approval. This is what c au s e s m any probl e ms and misunderstandings in marriage relationships.

So men, for your wife, physical and passionate love is generally different from romantic, affectionate love.

Your wife needs and wants your heart, and once you WOMAN/PAGE 7

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Ayala Vaccine and Immunization Program (AVIP) I FIRST heard about it last Wednesday when I received an email query sent by Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) HR head, SVP Gina Eala. Ms. Eala asked me and the other email recipients if we wanted to get vaccinated against COVID 19 and, if affirmative, for us to fill up a survey form. The following day, she invited us to attend a lunchtime webinar, where we can be updated on the proposed Ayala Vaccine and Immunization Program (AVIP). Despite a very short notice, over a thousand group officers and employees attended.

That's where I learned that the Ayala Group has already purchased 450,000 doses of the Astra Zeneca vaccine through a Tripartite Agreement, for donation to the government, half of which will be administered to persons nominated by Ayala Corporation.

I also learned from AC Health President/CEO Borromeo that on top of that, Ayala will be procuring anywhere from 1,000,000 to 1,500,000 doses from a group of accredited suppliers (currently Astra Zeneca and Moderna, and, possibly soon Novovax). The total orders will depend on the survey results as “we do not want to over-order or under-order,” Borromeo added.

This batch of vaccines will be allotted primarily to insure safety in the Ayala workplace, as part of Ayala’s share of heavy lifting during this abnormal time.

Pe r t he g u i d el i ne s prepared by Ayala HR heads, chaired by JP Orbeta, the following may participate in the AVIP: • D i r e c t h i r e d employees, consultants and project employees • Memb ers of t he

Board of Directors (BOD) • Retirees • E m p l o y e e s o f contractors, vendors and suppliers deployed to an Ayala Business Unit • D e p e n d e n t s o f employees, members of the BOD and retirees An FAQ sheet distributed to Ayala Group employees explained: “Dependents” include any individual residing in the same household as the employee, BOD and/or retiree. This may include spouse, parents, in- laws, children, siblings, household staff, etc., ages 18 and up.

“Other dependents” include other relatives and their household staff not residing in the same household as the employee, BOD and / or retiree. This may include spouse, parents, in-laws, children, siblings, household staff, etc., ages 18 and up.

The first batch of vaccines is expected to be available at the earliest in May but since the delivery of the vaccines will not be in one lot, but in batches, the vaccine administration will be based on the governmentmandated and AVIP priority guidelines on availability of supply, distribution and timing.

In coordination with the National Task Force Against COVID-19, the proposed participants have been prioritized by the Ayala Group HR, in the following order: 1. Frontline Health care workers- a. Directly involved in COVID Care b. Working in health-care setting 2. Seniors – whether frontline or non-frontline 3. O t h e r f r o n t liners (adults) – banking, construction, engineering, malls, hotels, technicians,

transportation, logistics, teachers 4. O t h e r e s s e n t i a l workers 5. Other employees 6. Other contractual s t a f f ( n on - h e a lt h c a re workers, non-front liners) The prospective vaccine par ticipant will not b e able to choose the brand of the vaccine but will be jabbed whatever is available when his/her number is called. AC Health, which will administer the AVIP, assures of the high quality and efficacy of the vaccines approved for procurement.

How much is the complete package of the COVID-19 vaccination? The current estimated cost for enrollment in the vaccination program is Php3,000-4,000 per person. The estimated amou nt w i l l c ove r t he costs of administration (unless shouldered by the g o v e r n m e n t ) , d o c t o r ’s consultation, postmonitoring consultations and unlimited consultations for a period to be set by the vaccine administrators. AC Health gives the assurance that it will still endeavor to bring down the price.

Who will pay for the participation in the vaccine p r o g r a m ? T h e Ay a l a business units will cover the cost participation in the vaccine program of their employees and of their Board of directors.

Ayala is also providing access participation in the vaccine program for retirees, dependents and household staff at the same cost as for Ayala employees and will be fulfilled through an AVIP designed health care program, the cost of which will be shouldered by the respective employee. If the employee is not willing to shoulder the cost of the same,

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IGNACIO BUNYE the employee may choose to go to an LGU or other sources for the vaccines for their dependents and household staff. JP Orbeta adds that participation in the program “is not mandatory, but highly recommended.”

Who will administer the COVID-19 vaccine? As stated earlier, administration will be managed by AC Health, using their network of Qualimed hospitals and Healthway clinics, as well as partner healthcare providers.

Alternatives such as home and onsite locations will also be provided. HealthNow will be AC Health’s online vaccination platform for scheduling, certification and post-consultations.

In 2015, Ayala began to look into healthcare realizing that many basic healthcare needs of Filipinos remain unmet. With the aim of making quality healthcare more affordable and accessible, Ayala set up Ayala Healthcare Holdings, Inc./AC Health, a wholly owned subsidiary, which aims to build an integrated healthcare ecosystem that improves healthcare for all. Under AC’s umbrella are Fam i l y D o c C l i n i c , Qualimed, Generika and MedGrocer.

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In-flight catering: exploring meal trends for 2021 The Covid-19 pandemic is encourag ing airlines to boost their appeal to passengers in the new year– and improving their menu options might just be the way to do so. From veganism to health and safety, what trends should companies focus on?

Airline on-board options have evolved dynamically over the last few years.

For a number of years, pasta and chicken were the only two options traditionally of fered to passengers on-board and that was mostly accepted.

“These were the times where you only had availability of two or three f i l ms du r i ng t h e l ong h au l j ou r ne y, but w it h the advent of the internet, and with the possibility that technology is giving, there was an understanding that personal experience do es matter and s o the traditional chicken or pasta option very suddenly

became more than this.”

Having long been i nvolve d i n t he ai rl i ne catering sector, we have s e e n on - b o ard opt i ons evolve dynamically over the last few years, increasingly taking the choice away from the airlines and putting it in passengers’ hands.

After the coronavirus pandemic grounded aircraft around the world, airlines are now looking for new ways to encourage p ass engers to f ly again in 2021. Improving and i n c r e a s i n g t h e i r m e nu choices could help them achieve this purpose.

But what exactly will people be looking for in their carrier’s food and drinks menu this year, and what trends will influence their demands?

General outlook: ground zero for aviation stakeholders Unsurprisingly, some of the e vents that have negatively characterised

2020 – such as Covid-19 and the climate change crisis – are expected to have significant impacts on the new year and overall passenger trends.

F o r 2 0 2 1 , i f y o u’r e looking at future trends, d o n’ t e x p e c t t h i n g s to change because of [passengers’] changes in taste. I’m sure that 2021 will be a year of ground zero-type of changes.

Eating local products grown sustainably, with all the information that you need to have on the p a c k a g e , i s on e of t h e solutions.

Ye t a s t h e i n d u s t r y gears up for the rollout of new vaccines, some meal preferences and trends can already be seen. [Passenger food] trends will be driven by the market, and they’re going to mirror what we’re seeing taking place in society right now, so special diets – including glutenfree or any kind of allergies

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– but also sustainability and ethical food options.

Travellers’ expectations are increasing in the sense that they want something local and authentic.

Many airlines are turning to local producers for their i nf li g ht me a ls. Pe ople are becoming conscious that we have the solutions to their queries right in front of them. Eating local products grown sustainably, with all the information that you need to have on the package, is one of the solutions.

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DOF gets $17-B external aid for budget support, projects

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HE Department of Finance (DOF) has contracted a total of USD17.06 billion in affordable financing from external sources in 2020 for key infrastructure projects and other priority programs, and for helping bridge the wider fiscal deficit incurred last year because

of the huge state spending on the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) response measures.

Spearheaded by its International Finance Group (IFG), the DOF secured $7.73 billion or 45.3 percent of this amount from multilateral lenders, $2.86 billion (16.7 percent) from the

Philippines’ bilateral partners, and$6.47 billion (37.9 percent) from the commercial markets.

The continued provision last year of program loans from the Philippines’ bilateral and multilateral partners is “a testament to the timely delivery of our key sectoral reforms," said Finance

Undersecretary Mark Dennis Joven in his report to Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III. “Out of the total external financing contracted in 2020, around $15.44 billion is for the emergency requirements for our Covid-19 response, while the remaining $1.62 billion is for other

Mental Checkup: It’s Okay to not be Okay CATALINA BONDOC-KIONISALA T-III

The concept of being healthy is usually limited to one’s physicality. If you have strong bones, regular bowel movement, and clear eyesight among other factors that make one fit, then you are considered a healthy person.

We tend to overlook the fact that a totally fit person must be healthy psychologically as well.

Admit it or not, previous generations did not place importance on the mental health of children. In fact, mental health is associated with psychiatric disorders.

Kids before would suppress their overwhelming emotions to themselves, afraid of the moment their feelings will be invalidated. Many children were traumatized emotionally because of these circumstances. As they grow older, they don’t know how to release these emotions properly, resulting to a toll in their mental health and eventually breaking them apart.

Various studies have been conducted on this matter; thus, the emphasis on mental health. In the recent years, advocates for mental health have been on the rise. Awareness campaigns have been pushed more than ever with the worsening condition of the world today that depresses each one of us even in the slightest detail.

Depression, anxiety, and panic attacks are among the common mental conditions suffered by people from all walks of life. It doesn’t choose its victims and once you are attacked, you must fight hard to survive. In 2018, Rappler reported that the number of suicide cases and students with mental illnesses has risen drastically over the last two years according to experts. Particularly now, in the time of pandemic, the numbers doubled. The fear on COVID, the uncertain employment status, and the skeptical ‘priorities’ of the administration in combatting

this deadly virus are among the reasons that make our mental health unstable.

On a personal note, the uncertainties of our future keep us insane. We are unsure whether we can still eat, sleep, study, or work tomorrow.

One moment we’re fine, the next one, we’re not. Now that we have no idea when the virus will seep into our core, anxiety is also our enemy.

We can’t just tell ourselves not to worry because it can’t be helped. The solitude of quarantines and lockdowns makes it worse. Everything around us can be a factor to make us not okay and that’s okay. Your emotions are valid.

In these times of uncertainty, there will be times that you will break down but don’t let it break you apart. Ask yourself if you are still fine. Assess your mental state if you can still go on for a day or two. If you think you can no longer endure your worsening mental health, it’s okay to seek for help. It

“INTO THE FUTURE” GLORIA BEQUISO SABAL-MT-II Tablon Elem. School

During these troubled situation, everything changes. We live in an unprecedented time where everyone deals with interruptions, disruptions and even fear. We are scared of what this pandemic gives us in the days to come. No matter how scary and frustrating this crisis gives us, let us not forget the Lord’s words,” There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts our fear”, this is from 1 John 4:18. We can overcome our fear if we work and do our responsibilities to others with love.

These words actually give me strength as I wake up every day and deal with different people whom I am not sure if they are virus- free. As an educator, I must face this challenging situation no matter what and how it takes. Trusting God is the best weapon I could ever have. I need to be brave and deal with the situation courageously not only for my family but for our distant learners whose future is in our hands. Moving-on and continue doing our duties in school, play part of our utmost responsibilities in the new normal. I could imagine the very first time I heard all about this virus, I considered it as much less of a real threat than it is now. I did not expect the worst scenario I and others could face especially in the educational system. But life must go on. We need to keep moving and believe that this crisis will end-up soon.

So in order to make our life feels like we normally have, we need to step forward with utmost care and in strict observance with the health protocols and do what we can to prepare for the days to come.

As an educator, the only thing I could be sure is the fact that every storm has an end. At present, the world feels paralyzed and in a suspenseful state of anticipation

of the dreaded future but with our prayer and cooperation, a rainbow will come out soon. I feel incredibly optimistic about our future. I firmly believe that there is an antidote to fear, it is our HOPE that someday we will be pulled-out from being rooted to fear in these difficult times. We can overcome these challenges and hurdle all the obstacles along the way.

As for today, I need to be courageous enough to fulfill my duties to provide our distant learners with the kind of education they need in pandemic times. Nothing would stop me from being optimistic that whatever platform we use today to address the existing issues of having remote learning, this will be of success because the teachers, parents and other stakeholders hold hands together under the banner of DepEd SULONGEDUKALIDAD to make learning possible in the new normal. No obstacle would not be hurdled as long as the people concern show manifestation of willingness and open-mindedness to adapt the changes brought about by the virus.

There is still a bright future ahead. We can do it as long as we believe. DepEd takes all actions and innovations to make sure our learners are not left behind. Let us continue with our journey. Let’s soar high to make our future a brighter one. Let’s move forward with heads up and show to the world that COVID19 cannot stop us from soaring high, from doing what we need to do to make a difference in the lives of our remote learners in the new normal.

In this case, I believe we can hurdle and face triumphantly the threat brought to us by COVID19. That, in the long run we can reach the horizon with flying colors, the colors of the BRIGHT FUTURE.

can be from the One above or the mental health experts you trust. Once you get the help you need, do not rush yourself to heal on the spot.

You take your time to heal from the scars of your past and the wounds of your present.

Do not be afraid to tell the world that you can’t because surely there are people out there willing to console and save you in your darkest times. If you can, protect your mental health. Stay away from people and things that disrupt your peace. Unfriend virtual friends on Facebook if possible. You don’t owe them an explanation.

It’s okay to not be okay. It’s okay to feel those emotions, we are just humans after all, fragile and vulnerable. And when you are ready to face the world once more, everything will be okay because you are already braver and stronger.

initiatives including ‘Build, Build, Build’ infrastructure projects,” said Joven, who heads the DOF-IFG. Joven said $14.52 billion in budget support financing was contracted by the DOF in 2020 to help cover the deficit of P1.38 trillion ($27.81 billion or 7.6 percent of GDP or gross domestic product) resulting from the expected reduced collections of revenue agencies and the massive spending requirements of Covid-19 response programs.

He said the remaining amount of $2.54 billion in project loans was successfully negotiated by the IFG in 2020 to support the government’s key projects that will be implemented over several years starting in 2020.

Of the $14.52 billion, a total of $8.05 billion was in the form of official development assistance (ODA) financing and another $6.47 billion was from funds raised in the overseas bond markets, he said.

The amount of $12.18 billion out of this $14.52 billion was already disbursed as of endDecember 2020, he added.

“Because of a higher emergency funding requirement in light of Covid-19, the amount

of external financing contracted in 2020 increased by 75.43 percent year-on-year. This also represents an overall 33-percent expansion of the external borrowing program from 2016 to 2020,” he said.

In securing financing from external sources, Joven said the DOF has always maintained “its bias towards cheaper and multilateral loans.”

“The government has consistently availed debt for budget support, recognizing that program loans and global bonds provide more flexibility in terms of utilization,” he added.

Aside from loans, the IFG also processed grants and technical assistance amounting to $859.53 million last year, of which $26.74 million is intended for Covid-19 response.

“In 2020, the IFG also facilitated the provision of various donations, such as testing kits, masks, personal protective equipment (PPE), ventilators, face shields, and others, from China,” Joven said.

Also, the $77.38 million Agreement on Economic and Technical Cooperation that the DOF signed recently with the China International BUDGET/PAGE 6

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10th Judicial Region BRANCH 24 Cagayan de Oro City IN THE MATTER OF PETITION FOR CANCELLATION OF ADVERSE CLAIM, ANNOTATED IN TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-6848

R-CDO-20-03629-LR

AMORSOLO L. LAZARO, Petitioner -versusREGISTRY OF DEEDS OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL, Respondents. x------------------------------------/ AMENDED ORDER This is a Petition for Cancellation of Adverse Claim annotated on Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) No. T-6848, filed by Amorsolo L. Lazaro, assisted by counsel, alleging, among others, that his wife and him bought a parcel of land from registered owner Juan C. Cruz, last January 6, 2017, which property is covered

by TCT No. T-6848, containing an area of Forty Six Thousand Four Hundred Sixty Four (46,464) square meters, situated at Barrio Bobuntugan, Jasaan, Misamis Oriental, as shown in a Deed of Absolute Sale duly executed by the parties; that there is annotation of Adverse Claim on the said TCT made subsequent to its issuance, under Entry No. 109874, caused by on Alfonso C. Cruz; that is has already been more than twenty (20) years since the execution of the aforesaid Affidavit and its annotation as Adverse Claim, without any succeeding legal action undertaken by the adverse claimant; that the said claim has already no effect since the 30-day perion of its effectivity provided under Section 70 of P.D. 1529, has already lapsed; and that the allegation stated in the adverse claim has no basis. Thus, this Petition.

This Petition will be called for initial hearing on March 26, 2020, at 8:30 o'clock in the morning, during which the jurisdictional requirements of posting and notice to all persons who have interests which would be affected by this petition, will be proved. Further, let this Order, together with copies of the Petition and its annexes, be posted before the initial hearing at the Bulletin Boards of this Court, City Hall of Cagayan de Oro City, Provincial Capitol of Misamis Oriental, and the Barangay Hall of the Barangay where the land is located.

At the expense of the Petitioner, let this Order be published once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Cagayan de Oro, and in the Province of Misamis Oriental.

Further, let this Order, together with copies of the Petition and its annexes, be posted before the initial hearing at the Bulletin Boards of this Court, City Hall of Cagayan de Oro City, Provincial Capitol of Misamis Oriental, and the Barangay Hall of the Barangay where the Petitioner is residing.

Any interested person may, within fifteen (15) days from notice hereof, file an Opposition to the Petition.

Let a copy each of this Order be furnished to the Petitioner's counsel, Atty. Rheo Ringo P. Laure, Alfonso C. Cruz of Bobuntugan, Jasaan, Misamis Oriental, and the Registry of Deed of Misamis Oriental.

SO ORDERED. ISSUED this 10th day of December, 2020, at the Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

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BSP to continue digital payments push

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HE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) will continue to encourage a shift to digital payments this year following the surge in electronic transactions seen in 2020 amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

BSP Governor Benjamin E. Diokno said payments from persons to merchants will be available under QR PH this year, which the

central bank expects to further boost e-payments.

“This initiative will benefit not only large businesses but also the small unbanked vendors such as tricycle drivers, market vendors, and sarisari store owners,” Mr. Diokno said, noting this will be an alternative to coin payments as it caters to low-value, high-volume transactions.

QR PH was launched in late 2019. The volume

of person-to-person transactions in QR PH surged 5,678% a year after its launch and by 15,687% in terms of value, BSP data showed.

On the other hand, coin demand in 2020 slumped 57% in volume and 60% in value from a year earlier.

“We are on track for the use of QR PH persons to merchants by April this year. This will be followed by a full launch set in July wherein all key payment

Importance of education in our life

By ROSEMARIE SALISE Teacher III Sacred Heart Village Elementary School

HAVING education in an area helps people think, feel and behave in a way that contributes to their s u c c e s s an d i mprove s not only their personal satisfaction but also their community. In addition, education develops human p e rs on a l it y, t hou g ht s , dealing with others and prepares people for lie experiences.

T h e i mp or t an c e of education is an important

issue in one’s life. It is the key to success in the future and to have many opportunities in our life. Education has many advantages for people. For instance, it illuminates a person’s mind and thinking.

It helps students to plan for work or pursue a higher education while graduating from university.

It makes people have a special status in their own society and everywhere

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t he y live in. I b elie ve that everyone is entitled to have education from cradle to grave. There are various benefits of having education such as having a good career, having a good status in society and having self-confidence.

First of all, education gives us the chance of having a good career in our life. We can have plenty of chances to work at any workplace we wish.

service providers are expected to be boarded,” Mr. Diokno said.

“While softer economic activity may have partly led to the drop [in demand for coins], broadening access to safe and convenient e-payment options may have also contributed to the decline in coin demand,” the central bank added.

Meanwhile, BSP Acting Deputy Director for Payment Systems Oversight Department Bridget Rose M. Mesina-Romero said they also target to enable multiple settlements under PESONet by the early part of next quarter.

PESONet is an electronic fund transfer service under the National Retail Payment System of the central bank that facilitates batch fund transfers for amounts beyond P50,000. The service allows fund transfers to be credited to the receiver by the end of the banking date.

Mr. Diokno said the combined value of transactions channeled through PESONet and InstaPay, its retail

Publication Notice R.A 10172 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Date : February 4, 2021

Date : February 4, 2021

In Compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. I Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Serier of 2012 (IRR on R.A 10172, Notice is hereby served to the public that CEDRIC ZABALLERO ALCANTAR has filed with this Office, a petition for CHANGE OF FIRST NAME of child from “ARTHUR CEDRIC” to “CEDRIC” in the Certificate of Live Birth of CEDRIC Z. ALCANTAR at Talisayan, Misamis Oriental an whose parents are ISIDRO ALCANTAR, JR. and DIONISIA T. ZABALLERO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than February 22, 2021.

In compliance with the publication requirements and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. I, Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172, Notice is hereby served to the public that MERANOLIN T. LAMAYON has filed with this Office, a petition for Correction of Clerical Error SEX of child from FEMALE to MALE in the Certificate of Live Birth of KLIER EBANA LAMAYON at Talisayan, Misamis Oriental and whose parents are MERANOLIN T. LAMAYON and RUFILYN E. EBANA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than February 22, 2021.

(Sgd) ERMES A. OMONDANG SR. (Signature over printed name of the C/MCR)

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Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF LANAO DEL NORTE 12th Judicial Region OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF Tubod, Lanao del Norte NOTICE OF EXTRA – JUDICIAL SALE (EJF No. 206-07-2016)

Upon the Extra Judicial Petition for Sale under Act 3135, as amended, filed by the 1st VALLEY BANK, A DEVELOPMENT BANK, Ozamiz Branch 2, Rizal Ave., cor. Burgos St., Ozamiz City against ESTER C. LIMALIMA, of legal age, married and a resident of Barangay Bagakay, Ozamiz City, to satisfy the indebtedness which as of May 11, 2016, amounting to ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND (P100,000.00) PESOS ONLY excluding penalties, charges, attorney’s fee and expenses of foreclosure, the undersigned or his duly authorized deputy will sell at Public Auction on 3rd day of March, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. or soon thereafter at the Regional Trial Court, Branch 07, Provincial Capitol of Lanao del Norte, Pigcarangan, Tubod, Lanao del Norte, to the highest bidder for cash or manager’s check and in Philippine Currency, the following property with all its improvements, to wit:

“A parcel of land situated in Barangay Poblacion, Municipality of Tubod, Province of Lanao del Norte, Island of Mindanao containing an area of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY FOUR (124) SQUARE METERS, more and less, including all the improvements found thereon, more particularly described and bounded as follows;

Bounded on the NE, & SE, along line 1 to 5 by Lot F-3-A-1-C, of the subd. plan Psd-10-057424; on the SW, along line 5-6 by Block-7, Psd-10-043387, (Existing Road); on the NW, along line 6-1 by Lot F-3-A-1-A, also of the subd. plan Psd-10057424.”

All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above stated time and time.

In the event that the Public Auction cannot take place on the said date, it shall be held on March 31, 2021 without further notice.

Tubod, Lanao del Norte, Philippines, this January 22, 2021.

By: ROY B. MADRONA Sheriff IV

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Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) may be fully or partially used for the government’s Covid-19 response programs subject to discussions with the Chinese government, he added.

For 2021, Joven said the IFG is targeting to secure a total of $23.71 billion in financing from external sources to bridge the budget deficit and provide funds for priority projects.

Of this amount, $8.06 billion (34 percent) will be contracted for budget support purposes, while $15.65 billion (66 percent) will be for project financing.

“We are planning to source a total of $7.67 billion in loans and grants from multilateral institutions, $10.54 billion from our bi l ate r a l p ar t ne rs; and raise $5.5 billion from the commercial markets this year,” Joven said. (PR)

‘The New Normal’ in Teaching ROBOMAFEL EXCHAURE VENIALES Teacher III of Camp Evangelista Elementary School

People get used to their routines which usually give them the conclusion over a day that it was perfect when all of it were done. With that, most of us consider it as “normal”, a word that now has a new meaning that no one had ever imagined that life may take on a new routine.

B e i ng a te a ch e r, I understand that everything has changed and been affected by this sudden alteration that we are currently experiencing and it is very difficult midst pandemic. Adapting this transformation in teaching is an undeniable heavy set of burdens for everybody and no one is exempted.

As COVID-19 pandemic continue to disperse, the new normal in teaching may rich higher level of ways and means to facilitate quality education. It is difficult to get used to it but necessary because the world must not stop here. No matter what happen, people will

eventually cope up and rise as one to achieve our goal.

A teacher like me will never get tired of showing everyone that my profession is the most noble above all.

I will never stop hearing the side of my learners especially that new normal would not have the same meaning for every child.

However, the government should pay attention on giving significant training for teachers to be more knowledgeable and flexible of the new approaches to teaching and learning in different platforms. Our needs should be addressed as we aim to teach better and produce competitive individuals across the world since the country’s progress lies on the quality of our education system.

Furthermore, having massive number of a welltrained, determined, and dedicated teachers can help mold refined citizens who will become an asset of the society.

PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT AND Pet. for Not. Com. No. 067-07-2020 RECOMMISSION AS NOTARY PUBLIC IN THE PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL NORTE UNDER THE TERRITORIAL JURISIDICTION OF THIS COURT PARTICULARLY IN THE MUNICIPALITIES OF KOLAMBUGAN, TANGKAL, TUBOD, MAGSAYSAY AND BAROY FOR THE TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2022

TCT No. T-25,553 Lot No. F-3-A-1-B, Psd-10-057424

ATTY. AISA B. MUSA-BARRAT Clerk of Court VI and Ex-Officio Sheriff

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Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF LANAO DEL SUR 12th Judicial Region BRANCH 07 Tubod, Lanao del Norte

LIST OF MORTGAGED PROPERTY

(Sgd) ERMES A. OMONDANG SR. (Signature over printed name of the C/MCR)

counterpart, surged 225% to P543 billion in December from a year earlier.

Meanwhile, the volume of transactions increased 445% to 36 million.

The central bank wants 50% of payments both in terms of value and volume done digitally by 2023.

Mr. Diokno has also said the country could become a coin-less society by 2025.

“The BSP expects the transition to gather pace amid the rise in electronic payments during the COVID-19 pandemic,” Mr. Diokno said.

A report by the Better than Cash Alliance showed online payments increased to make up 10% of the total volume as of 2018 from just 1% in 2013. By value, it also increased to comprise 20% of the total in 2018 from 8% in 2013.

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ATTY. NICOLAS J. LIM,

Petitioner. x-------------------------/ NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE is hereby given that a summary hearing on the petition for notarial commission of ATTY. NICOLAS J. LIM shall be on March 2, 2021 at 1:30 in the afternoon at RTC, Branch 7, Tubod, Lanao del Norte. Any person who has any cause or reason to object to the grant of the petition may file a verified written opposition thereto, received by the undersigned before the date of the summary hearing.

Done this 18th day of January, 2021 at Tubod, Lanao del Norte.

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(SGD.) RICHIE GAY T. MENDOZA Presiding Judge

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CPBI data also showed the top three industries with the most number of est ablishments i nclude wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles, accommodation and food service activities, and financial and insurance activities.

"In 2018, the total revenue generated by establishments in the formal sector totaled PHP917.3 billion, an increase of 182.5 percent from PHP324.7 billion in 2012. Services contributed the biggest revenue share of PHP675.5 or 73.6 percent of the total," she said.

As for the top employment generators, PSA-10 data showed that wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles contributed 30.2 percent share to total employment, followed by manufacturing, agriculture, forestry and fishery, and accommodation and food service activities.

PSA-10 data also showed that wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles were the top-earning industries in the region, earning total revenues of PHP526 million.

These were followed by manufacturing, and financial, and insurance activities.

On the other hand, PSA10 has recorded PHP118.4 million in total sales from e-commerce transactions in 2018, a decrease of 23.7 percent from PHP155.2 million in 2012.

Aves said statistics aim to provide the government planners with quality and timely data for development planning purposes.

“We can only achieve that if we work together as one, you as the data provider and us turning such data into valuable information and statistics,” she said.

The PSA-10 chief also stressed that statistics are the evidence on which policies are built. " T h e y h e lp i d e nt i f y needs, set goals, and monitor progress. Without good statistics, the development progress is blind, policymakers cannot learn from their mistakes, the public cannot hold them accountable," she said.

The 2018 CPBI was conducted with a 60,683 sample size out of the 334,522 establishments engaged in economic activities in the region. (PNA)

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“In other countries, you can see their transport system,” she said.

The mayor said the local government could not offer safer and more convenient rides to the locals with jeepneys.

She emphasize d t he importance of “transportation an d m o bi l it y p l ay ” i n c om mu n i c at i on , t r a d e, tourism and other forms of exchange between people.

The initial Carlos P. Garcia route will have 24 bus stops, servicing from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 15 to 20-minute intervals, along near the corner McArthur Highway, near La Vista Monte Subdivision, Matina Pangi intersection, Las Terrazas, GAP Farm, NHA Ma-a, Choice Mart, Crocodile Park, cor. Jade Valley, cor. El Rio, fronting San Ignacio School, Shell (Monclair), Buhangin

Gym, San Isidro School, NHA Buhangin, Commission on Audit (COA), Laverna Hills, Camp Catitipan, Airport L a y b y, L a n d m a r k I I I , Relocation (Juanas Kubo), Panacan Junction, NCCC and MINCOR in Sasa.

LT F R B c h a i r At t y.

Martin B. Delgra III said the implementation of the IBS is in preparation for the operation of the national government’s P18.6-billion High Priority Bus System (HPBS) project.

The succeeding routes of IBS that will be rolled out soon include Catalunan Grande and Toril. The three routes under the IBS will be integrated into the 29-route HPBS once the modern bus system is fully implemented, he said.

“We continue to push this project so that we can finally feel the change, particularly for our local commuters,” he added.

He said passengers are given the option of a cashless payment for their ride.

Duterte said she hopes the HPBS will be fully implemented by the third or fourth quarter of 2022.

She assured jeepney drivers and operators, who will be displaced by the HPBS, of help and support.

She said they will be absorbed as workers of the modern bus system. (Antonio L. Colina IV/MindaNews)

he submitted three project proposals to the House of Representatives’ appropriations committee for the acquisition of two ambulances with x-ray and dental equipment, two mechanical dryers, and farm implements.

T h e ap p r o p r i at i o n s committee then endorsed the project proposals to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), which in turn approved and recommended it to the Technology Livelihood Resource Center (TLRC), now known as Technology Resource Center, he said.

He said there were three special allotment release orders (SAROs) for the projects, with P10 million each project.

Jaraula said his proposed projects did not push through, but were replaced with seedlings and fertilizers, the supporting documents of which were not signed by him.

Upon learning that his projects did not materialize, the former lawmaker said he sent an anonymous complaint to the Commission on Audit, on advice of a lawyer, believing that some powerful people in government might be involved.

He said COA was able to trace the complaint back to him.

Jaraula said he has not taken any part in the PDAF scam as he believed that the documents that implicated him were forged.

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Innocent...

pork barrel controversy, but recalled he was dragged into the scandal when he proposed three projects for his district shortly before his last term as congressman ended.

In 2007, during his last six months in office, Jaraula said

Woman...

have her heart, you have all of her love and affection too.

It’s a simple fact: “There would be much happier marriages if husbands tried as hard to keep their wives as they did to get them.”

Today, with God’s help,

ACADEMIC EASE By: MARIA ELENA P. BUHAY Teacher-III, Gusa Elementary School

Learning from school nowadays is far different from what are used to.

COVID 19 pandemic changes the landscape of our educational system, learners will learn through online as they call it synchronous and through recorded videos and SLM- Self Learning Modules through asynchronous style.

Style. Due to our economic s itu at i on an d i nt e r n e t capability, our learners mostly opted to SLM- Self Learning Modules in which their parents, guardians or relatives will serve as a parateachers that will assist them on their lessons specified in the module given to them every week.

Patients and sacrifices on this para-teacher should be high for them to perform their task. On the other hand, teachers are also busy preparing and checking the modules as well as working hand in hand to the parateachers about the progress of their learners. Lots of challenges were experienced both positive and negative but our leaders, educators and other stakeholders are pessimistic that we could surpass this challenges in

education.

The academic ease was implemented in DepEdDepartment of Education to fully assist and understand our learners, parents and teachers in undergoing education during pandemic time who are still adopting to the distance learning set-up.

Learners will be given lay-way in returning their modules and IPT- Individual Performance Task with full consideration in coping up such requirements at their own pace. Making things simple and not complicated.

In academic ease teachers

should employ the maximum tolerance and consideration about the accomplishment of their learners performance.

On this present situation we need a big heart and huge understanding to each and everyone in facing these challenges in molding the mind of our young ones.

Education will continue during this pandemic time but with academic ease embedded to our educational system.

DepEd Undersecretary San Antonio said that in new normal education, teaching and learning process should

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make necessary adjustment throughout the school year. In other words, let us not make things complicated, make it simple instead. According to DedEp Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones, teachers and learners welfare remains to be our priority and we will insure that S chool Year 2020-2021 will be bearable for all while still promoting effective learning engagement.

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networks across the country.

“Of course we are not resting, and we want to maximize the opportunities in the markets,” he said.

“We are planning at least five dealer appointments.”

These new dealerships that Maxus eyes to open this year are in southern and northern parts of Luzon EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

as well as in Mindanao, the executive added.

Currently, Maxus has eight dealership networks in the country – four in Met ro Mani la, t hre e in the Visayas, and one in Cagayan de Oro. Maxus is one of t he brands locally distributed

by AC Motors, the automotive group of Ayala Corp.

The British-origin brand is now owned and produced

by Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. (PNA) DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESNTS:

That the late SALVADOR GABALES MALINGIN, who died intestate on April 19, 2008 in Agusan, Cagayan de Oro City, that to the best of our knowledge and information the deceased left no will and no known debts which remain unpaid whatsoever; that the deceased at the time of his death left a parcel of land with TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION Lot 39-B-9-A situated at Balubal, Cagayan de Oro City, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY TWO (422) SQUARE METERS, more or less, and has been the subject of an EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE, filed by the heirs of SALVADOR GABALES MALINGIN, in favor of TERESA S. HINAMPAS, per DOC #216; PAGE #43; BOOK #XIX; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. EMELITO J. MARQUIÑO.

That the late HILARIO C. BAYLOSIS, who died on November 11, 2006 at Valencia, Bohol, that the decedent died without leaving any Will and that no personal property is involved in this instrument, that deceased left a certain parcel of land with Transfer Certificate of Title T-18396 situated in the District of Kauswagan, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of SIX HUNDRED SIXTY FIVE (665) SQUARE METERS, more or less, and has been the subject of DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, filed by the heirs of HILARIO C. BAYLOSIS, in favor THEMISTOCLES D. PADLA, TOMASINO D. PADLA JR., PSYCHE P. PALER, PERCIVAL D. PADLA, REDENTOR D. PADLA, THERECILLA D. PADLA and WILMER STEVE D. PADLA, per DOC #250; PAGE #50; BOOK #126; Series of 2016 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. EDGAR S. CABANLAS.

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Effective Teaching Strategies ROBOMAFEL EXCHAURE VENIALES Teacher III of Camp Evangelista Elementary School

Teaching and learning process requires careful management strategies.

Mode of delivering educational instructions serve as the very essence of knowledge transmission and skills development.

It is utmost substantial that learner diversity is considered for we know t h at e v e r y c h i l d h a s different intelligence and competencies. We must put on top these differences and ensure that their needs are met.

It can be done through different methodologies such as lecture style, group discussions, simulation, etc., which apparently considered now as traditional since we

are engaging in different methods and platforms due to the sudden shift of learning modalities but any how ensuring that the effective learning among students is taking place.

M o r e o v e r, s e v e r a l teaching strategies and disciplines in the classroom, online or offline are being integrated with significant theories about education in order to achieve the desired learning outcomes.

And we must note that the effective teaching strategy of a teacher can be measured the way he/she employs creativity in the classroom and when learner-centered approach is observed as stated in the curriculum.

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Former Taliptip residents partner with SMC on P1-B Tullahan-Tinajeros River cleanup

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ORMER Taliptip coastal residents will start work next month on the ongoing TullahanTinajeros River cleanup operation of San Miguel Corporation (SMC) that has already rid the river of over 100,000 metric tons of silt and solid waste in the initial phase of the P 1-billion project that aims to further reduce flooding in the northern cities of Metro Manila.

Pending completion of their work and health requirements, the first 12 graduates of the heavy equipment courses under the SMC-Technical Education Skills and Development Authority (TESDA) partnership skills training program will earn income and receive further training as SMC prepares them for its upcoming cleanup operations in the province of Bulacan and in the Pasig

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river as part of the proposed Pasig River Expressway (PAREX) project.

The heavy equipment course falls under the SMCTechnical Education Skills and Development Authority (TESDA) partnership skills training program for relocatees from Barangay Taliptip in Bulacan.

“As we fasttrack our dredging operations in the Tullahan River before the rainy season, we need more people to lend a helping hand and more equipment so we can expand coverage of the river cleanup in the coming months. The employment of our TESDA graduates in our Tullahan dredging operations will give them enough experience and competence to handle different kinds of heavy equipment while they earn income for their families,” said SMC president and chief operating officer Ramon S. Ang. Ang added that SMC will continue to pursue meaningful projects and investments that will boost employment and help the economy recover faster.

Under the SMCTESDA partnership skills training program, TESDA provided training and assessment costs, and the training support fund under the Training For Work Scholarship Program or TWSP while SMC provided additional transportation and food allowances to the graduates.

The graduates all came from families that received financial assistance from SMC and were able to build new concrete houses at safer areas in Bulacan province, where the P740billion Manila International Airport (MIA) is set to be constructed.

Ang said that despite limitations brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown last year, the dredging and cleaning operations was able to extract 102,338 metric tons of silt and solid waste from the river as of February 2. In two years, SMC is looking to dredge a total of 1 million cubic meters of garbage from the Navotas-Malabon section alone.

“Our dredging operations has complemented the flood mitigation efforts of Navotas and Malabon as shown during typhoons last year and we plan to also start dredging further upstream to see other areas like Valenzuela, and Caloocan City benefiting as we progress in the coming months,” he said.

“Having our heavy equipment graduates from Bulacan will definitely help us in the effort as we will need more personnel to operate our existing and newly-acquired dredging equipment,” he added.

Ang said that SMC would also acquire special equipment which will include an amphibious excavator for shallow waters and river widening, and a suction cutter dredger that can handle big volume throughput operations like in Pasig River.

As part of its flood mitigation component in the construction of the MIA, SMC will also implement a river channel improvement program in tributaries belonging to the MarilaoMeycauayan-Obando River System (MMORS) in Bulacan. It plans to dredge, clean, widen, and deepen the Alipit or Taliptip River, Sta. Maria River, and the Meycauayan River to reduce flooding.

Ang said that for the Alipit River, the target is to achieve a bottom width of 60 meters and a depth of 2.5 meters, mean sea level (MSL) throughout its 7.21-kilometer length. For the Sta. Maria River, target is a bottom width of 90m, dredged depth of 5.0m MSL, and length of 0.50 km. For the Meycauayan River, the target bottom width is 80m; dredged depth, 4.5m MSL, and length of 4.46 km.

“We have studied the Bulacan flooding problem and our flood mitigation project has taken into consideration future improvements and future urban development in the areas adjacent to the airport,”Ang said.

Ang said that the constant cleaning and dredging of these rivers that all lead to Manila Bay is essential as the mitigation of flooding and removal of trash and obstruction will also aid in the conservation of the marine ecosystem and traditional fishing grounds.

Apart from Bulacan, SMC also plans to clean and dredge the Pasig river in line with its P95.40 billion plan to build the Pasig River Expressway (PAREX) that is currently under government review.

Ang said apart from the construction of the 19.40-kilometer, six-lane elevated expressway along the Pasig river banks, SMC will dredge the river debris and garbage to attain its optimum depth and ensure the constant flow of water, and also address flooding in Metro Manila.