LGU builds citronella facility for talaandig farmers in Talakag, Bukidnon

DOST,

To widen the economic opportunities in Barangay Tagbak, Talakag, Bukidnon, the Department of Science and Technology establishes a citronella facility in one of its remote areas, Sitio Kalapat. In partnership with the Local Government Unit, around 15 Talaandig families are now capable of producing their own citronella oil from their own extensive citronella plantation.

The Talaandig Community in Sitio Kalapat, Barangay

Tagbak, Talakag, Bukidnon through their organization, Power Alternative Agenda in Mindanao, Inc. (PALAGMindanao, Inc.) will manage the citronella facility, featuring the newly installed Citronella Oil Processing through Hydrosteam Distillation.

Citronella oil is an essential oil obtained from the leaves and stems of two grass varieties of the citronella grass. The oil is used abundantly as a source of perfumery chemicals such as citronellal, citronellol, and geraniol. These chemicals are in high demand as an ingredient in soap, candles and incense, perfumery, cosmetic, and flavoring industries in the Philippines and abroad.

DOST intervention comes with equipment, user-guide training, product development, business, and organizational management, and market-matching opportunities.

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UNLOCKED: The Philosophy of Teaching and Learning

By Jane Charity Estrada-Madronero, PhD Secondary School Head Teacher III Ozamiz City National High School

Plato, a famous philosopher once said, “…for the object of education is to teach us to love beauty.” The primary purpose of education is to teach the love for what is true, good, and beautiful. But, to whom shall reality, goodness, and beauty be upheld?

The receiving end of whatever efforts teachers and school heads pour is our learners. They are the most essential aspect in the learning environment. They are the heart of instruction. They are the cause of our causes. Without them, schools would remain an empty edifice, and teachers would remain irrelevant. Hence, it is to them and for them that we impart not only knowledge but also wisdom, not only skills but also values.

Students are not blank slates without the natural capacity to think. Each learner is a potential genius. Each of them has the ability to understand for each of them has gone through series of personal experiences which shaped their prior knowledge. They have innate intelligences marked by heredity with unique interests and habits honed by time. Each of them is special and it is the role of teachers to unleash their maximum potential. So how should they be taught?

Recognizing the diversity of learners, effective teaching comes from using a teaching style that matches the context of each learner. One can be a facilitator, a formal authority, a delegator, and or a personal model or demonstrator. Most of all, a teacher can be all-round flexible and adaptable teacher to cater to the diverse needs of learners and to ensure learning takes place in whatever learning delivery modality.

In line with the concept of Garner’s Multiple Intelligences theory, instruction should be varied and assessment tools too, to suit to the diversity of learners. With varying instruction comes the use of differentiated strategies/ methods in teaching. These methods to be employed require creativity thus requiring the capacity of being resourceful.

These methods may be discussion type, socialized recitation, inductive/deductive method, technology-intensified instruction, content-based instruction, projectbased, performance-based, and the likes. Generally, the best strategies those that would allow students to experience and discover learning firsthand for them to own it and learn it meaningfully. When student-centered activities are created, learning would be more personal, thus, more cherished.

In the instructional process, teachers must not act as the fountain of knowledge. Instead, teachers serve as the scaffold, the guide, facilitator of the learner as s/he goes through achieving the learning objectives. However, this doesn’t mean that after instructing our students, teachers can already leave them. They must help them explore and develop meaning constructions of the subject which they are studying. This can be achieved through ascertaining and activating prior knowledge, creating a supportive learning climate, helping students deconstruct existing concepts and rebuild more sophisticated ones, and encouraging reflective and metacognitive thinking.

When every truth is realized and every beautiful is appropriately taught, learners achieve optimum learning and eventually apply in their individual lives. They become not only knowledgeable but also well-rounded individuals. With that, there would be transformation of behavior, of attitudes, of perspectives. As Plato beautifully writes, “By maintaining a sound system of education, you produce citizens of good character and citizens of sound character, with the advantage of a good education, produce in turn children better than themselves…”

Republic of the Philippines

REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10th Judicial Region BRANCH 19

Cagayan de Oro City

SHERIFF'S NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE

EJF File Number 2022-1283

UPON EXTRA -JUDICIAL PETITION FOR SALE under Act 3135 as amended by Act 4118, filed by HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND with postal address at Pag-Ibig Fund Bldg., J.R. Borja Street, Cagayan de Oro City, (mortgagee) against MANSUETA B. CADAVOS (mortgagor), with address at Lot 14, Block 30, Kisan Lu Pag-Ibig City, Iponan, Cagayan de Oro City, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of June 23, 2022 amounts to TWO HUNDRED SIX THOUSAND PESOS & 44/100 (206,000.44) Philippine Currency, inclusive of interest and other charges and expenses of extra-judicial foreclosure and sale, the undersigned Sheriff or his deputies will sell at public auction on February 22, 2023 at 10:00 o'clock in the morning or soon thereafter, at RTC, Branch 19, Hall of Justice, Goldridge Bldg., Mastersons Avenue corner P.N. Roa Avenue, Upper Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City, to the highest bidder, for CASH and in Philippine Currency, the real property described herein-below, with all its improvements found thereon, viz:

"TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-207632”

(Registered in the name of Mansueta B. Cadavos)

"A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 14, Block 30 Pcs-10-002661, being a portion of Lots 3594, 3596, 3597,3598, 3600, Cad-237 & Lot 3591-1, (LRC) Psd-128619), Situated in the Barrio of Iponan, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao. Bounded on the NE., along line 4-1 by Lot 13, Block 30; on the SE., along line 1-2 by Road Lot 16 (7.00 m. wide); on the SW., along line 2-3 by Lot 15, Block 30, all of the consolidation subdivision plan Pcs-10-002661; on the NW., along line 3-4 by Lot 6633, Cad-237, Cagayan Cadastre. Beginning at the point marked "1" on the plan. XXX, containing an area of ONE HUNDRED FORTY (140) square meters, more or less."

All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above-stated date, time and place.

Prospective buyers/bidders may investigate for themselves the Title of the property above-mentioned and all encumbrances thereon, if any there be.

In the event that said auction sale on February 22, 2023 will be declared holiday or non-working day, the same will continue on the next working day without need of further notice, publication and posting.

Cagayan de Oro City, January 9, 2023.

FOR THE EX-OFFICIO from page 1

Jica...

‘Klarex’ Uy, said this following Thursday morning’s meeting of the reclamation board.

During the meeting, Balquin said the city was unable to meet the IFC’s requirement that it generate 65 percent of its revenues locally for the past three years.

Owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, Cagayan de Oro City generated 55 percent of its revenues locally.

Despite this, representatives of the regional office of the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA-10) suggested during the meeting that City Hall secure funding from donor countries like Japan, South Korea and the European Union whose development goals align with City Hall’s reclamation initiatives.

Councilor Cabanlas also said the City Reclamation Authority will communicate with the Cebu Reclamation Board for their input on how they implemented their reclamation projects such as the South Road Properties (SRP).

“Their input will be used by the city as a benchmark or reference on how they were able to complete their reclamation projects such as the SRP,” Cabanlas said.

Aside from the Cebu Reclaimation Board, Cabanlas said they are also waiting on the arrival of top Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) officials to consult them on the requirements for pursuing reclamation projects.

“The city’s reclamation master plan will be our ‘Bible’ for any reclamation projects to be approved in the city and we need the PRA’s inputs on how to develop and expedite our reclamation program,’ he said. (With reports from Stephen Capillas of City Information Office) from page 1 from page 1

Relief...

Officer of DSWD -10 said the food and nonfood items came from the agency’s National Resource and Logistics Management Bureau.

“These include 33,302 family food packs, 3,000 hygiene kits, 2,186 kitchen kits, 3,000 sleeping kits and 300 family tents,” Veloso said.

She said that 15,000 family food packs, 186 hygiene kits and 100 sleeping kits were allotted for flood victims in Caraga Region.

She said 233 families or 710 individuals have remained in 21 evacuation centers in Misamis Occidental and Misamis Oriental.

She added they expect to finish unloading the relief goods on Friday, Feb. 3.

Marawi...

Bersamin administered the oath of office to its chair, lawyer Maisara DandanumLatiph, in Malacañang.

Bersamin signed the appointment of Latiph and eight members of the Marawi Compensation Board last January 13.

Latiph is a former legislator-member of the Bangsamoro Transitional Authority, the interim government in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), during the Duterte administration.

Also appointed to the compensation board are Sittie Aliyyah Lomondot Adiong, Dalomabi Lao Bula, Mustapha Dimaampao, Jamaica Lamping Dimaporo, Mabandes Sumndad Diron Jr., Moslemen Macarambon Sr., Romaisa Lomentong Mamutuk, and Nasser Macapado Tabao.

Lininding said they expect the board to convene immediately and set the implementing rules on the distribution of the P1-billion compensation package for the affected residents.

The board is tasked to facilitate the tax-free payment of reparations to residents who lost residential and commercial properties during the fighting.

The law also grants private property owners compensation based on the sum of the current market value of the land and the replacement costs of structures and improvements.

The Marawi Reconstruction and Conflict Watch, a non-government organization, hailed the formation of the MCB, noting that five of its members are women.

“The government made good its promise to compensate Marawi war victims with a reparation board that is truly independent, inclusive and led by women,” the group said.

RA 11696 was signed into law by then President Rodrigo Duterte on April 13 last year and published in the Official Gazette on April 27.

Reckoned from publication date, it became effective on May 12. The IRR is supposed to have been promulgated “within 60 days” or on or before July 12, 2022.

The board is tasked to promulgate the IRR of RA 11696.

Mindanao... from page 1 wrongly pointing to it as the approving authority in all government projects that would be implemented in Mindanao, and even in other parts of the country. "My only role is to monitor the status and evaluate the implementation of national programs and projects in Eastern Mindanao,” Magno clarified. He also warned any personality not to use their office for any fraudulent transactions, even as he made it clear that they are not in any way dipping their fingers into the implementation and awarding of government projects. "I am issuing this statement to clarify this matter and to issue a warning to anyone and everyone who wants to put this office in a bad light and use the same for their self-vested interests," Magno explained. (PNA) from page 2 balansihan, talingtingan, bagalug and ulayan, which are all endemic tree species referred to and approved by the PAMB. "The seeds were based on the recommendation from CMU (Central Mindanao University) which have ample data on Mt. Kalatungan's endemic plants," Guno said. Seeds will be bought from the IP communities in the area that regularly conducts seed collection straight from the source in the mountain. Mt. Kalatungan is the Philippines' fifthtallest peak and home to at least 129 animal species and 342 plant species. (PNA) from page 3 inflation likely peaked last December and is forecast to return to within the government’s 2 to 4 percent target band by the second half of this year.

Drone...

Bangko...

After breaching the government’s target band in April 2022 when it climbed to 4.9 percent due mainly to elevated oil prices and the impact of supply issues on several food items, inflation last December accelerated further to 8.1 percent, the fastest since November 2008.

The average inflation last year stood to 5.8 percent. (PNA) from page 3 of its account holders. This is aimed at “making banking convenient and not a chore”, he added.

BPI...

During the event, BPI chief executive officer (CEO) and president Jose Teodoro Limcauco said they aim to increase the number of their account holders by teaming up with existing business clients that will serve as agent between BPI and potential clients.

He said the partnership with Lazada serves as a big springboard for this goal since although shipping fee is an issue among Lazada customers, especially those in far-flung areas, this is not true for BPI transactions through the app since “ours has no shipping so the penetration is there.” “I think the success of our products is that it’s so much easier for us to go to Lazada than to go to a branch… where you need to use some transport. Even if you pay P1 for a transaction, it’s still cheaper than a pamasahe (transport fare),” he added. Lazada customers can avail of the bank’s products and services at a fee of P1.

Any approved applications, such as for loans, will be coursed through short messaging system (SMS) or e-mail, the bank said.

Limcauco said tapping other business entities is “part and parcel of our strategy to grow our business across.” He said: “I think when we report our numbers next Monday, people will be very surprised, will be happy with our numbers.” “This year, 2023, we should improve on this numbers. And our growth will come from new customers, better products, (and) better customer service,” he added.

(PNA) from page 4

Road...

God to change the facts of right and wrong so I can live my own way. And what if God said it was OK for me to do the wrong thing I want to do? Then how would I feel if God let someone else do that wrong thing to me or to someone in my family? He shows us His right ways for our happiness and safety! Jesus declared that He is the only way to true life. Follow Him and He will lead you where you want to go. He knows this land called life. He made it. Trust Him.

So won’t you ask Jesus to forgive you for living your way? Then ask Him to take full charge of your heart and daily way of living, so you can stop taking wrong turns and dead-end streets. He is the only One Who can lead you off the long and winding road to the straight and only way home, where your satisfying, everlasting life is waiting for you. Just think a minute… when the punch came the US was shocked by the capabilities of the combined power of the Chinese armed forces. from page 5

Heart...

Kicks...

“Overall, strong domestic demand fed into higher optimism for the year ahead. Moreover, the lack of Covid(-19) restrictions, greater investment in new products and undertaking new projects aided hopes of a prosperous year for the Filipino manufacturing sector,” Baluch said. (PNA) from page 6 from page 8

Farmers...

Aside from the technology, included in the project is the testing to check the quality of the oil at the DOST Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDI) laboratory.

After the installation in December 2022, the farmers are now waiting for the results of the laboratory testing and will resume their production this February.

During the turnover of citronella equipment, together with the beneficiaries are representatives of the Local Government Unit of Talakag. They have expressed their gratitude and support to the project. "We are thankful to DOST for bringing an opportunity to develop the economic growth of the LGU through this new entrepreneurship form citronella processing”, said Alberto Bigcas, municipal administrator.

Globe...

•Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte (Cultural and Sports Complex)

•Limay, Bataan (Sports Complex)

•Lian, Batangas (covered court)

•Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro (municipal grounds)

•Pilar, Sorsogon (Bonifacio Covered Court)

•Lemery, Iloilo (covered gymnasium)

•Malabuyoc, Cebu (municipal covered court)

•Tanauan, Leyte (Tanauan Civic Center)

•Josefina, Zamboanga del Sur (covered court)

•San Fernando, Bukidnon (municipal gymnasium)

•Kiblawan, Davao del Sur (Mata’s Gym)

•President Roxas, Cotabato (municipal gymnasium)

•City of Bayugan, Agusan del Sur (City Hall compound)

•Kapangan, Benguet (covered basketball court/ gym)

SIM Registration booths are open to all, especially senior citizens, PWDs, those using basic/feature phones or those without internet access.

To register, the following information must be ready:

•Full name

•Date of birth

•Sex

•Address

•Government ID with photo

•Mobile number only in non-rush hour periods. from page 4 Agenda... from page 4 afford to be adventurous these days as its forces are too spread out around the world and the recent experience of problems resupplying Zelensky in Ukraine due to the deindustrialized state of the US economy demonstrates that it can not face China in a conflict over the next five years and hope to succeed.

I;m not too sure if there’s an existing ordinance to that effect in Cagayan de Oro but if there is, City Hall through the Roads and Traffic Administration (RTA) should enforce it. Aside from the glut of private vehicles like motorcycles, trucks contribute to the heavy traffic congestion in the city.

I can only thank God that I don’t have to deal with that problem everyday back home in Rockingham, North Carolina but this traffic congestion is a daily ordeal for my loved ones back in Cagayan de Oro and nearby Tagoloan town in Misamis Oriental. I don’t expect this to be resolved anytime soon, but I join the others in appealing to local leaders to address this situation.

China has shown and continues to hold its punches preferring to maintain equanimity in the face of US provocations and responding only tit-for-tat after a provocation, as in the wake of the Pelosi visit last year, but

DOST Bukidnon

Provincial Director Ritchie Mae L. Guno also emphasized that to attain sustainable development, upgrading human capital is very important.

This project was made possible through the Community Empowerment through Science and Technology (CEST) program implemented by DOST Bukidnon. This is the second citronella project in the province spearheaded by DOST for the year 2022.

This is the second citronella extraction project established through DOSTCEST. The first is in Sitio Impahanong, Barangay San Luis, Malitbog, Bukidnon. Both will supply their products to the institutional buyers that produce commercial insect repellants and skin care products. (Jenifer O. Pancho/DOST Bukidnon)

Globe also supported the first round of government-led SIM registration assistance, deploying booths to 15 areas from January 25 to 27. It has also started rolling out its own SIM registration assistance desk across the country, partnering with Puregold from January 27 to 29 to provide help to SIM users. Globe also recently held assisted registration for festival goers at the Sinulog Festival in Cebu and the Dinagyang Festival in Iloilo.

Globe’s online SIM registration platform, https:// new.globe.com.ph/simreg, is accessible 24/7 for Globe and TM users to register their SIMs. The GlobeOne app will also soon be enabled for SIM registration to give customers greater convenience while providing exclusive deals and offers.

As of January 31, Globe has logged over 11 million registered prepaid SIMs. Globe is again urging its customers to plan and schedule their registration, as failure to do so within deadline will lead to SIM deactivation.