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Odette's impact THE effective implementation of non-monetary measures to address the impact of Typhoon Odette on the supply of necessities is the key to thwarting its effect on domestic prices, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin Diokno said Wednesday. “As with previous episodes of natural disasters, the effective implementation of non-monetary government intervention measures to ensure adequate domestic food supply must be sustained in order to mitigate potential supply-side pressures on inflation,” he told journalists in a Viber message. The government disbursed cash assistance to families in areas affected by “Odette”, aside from food packs.
Poultry products importation POULTRY producers said the government’s policy direction has been to import more food with no regard for the impact on domestic producers. United Broiler Raisers Association (UBRA) President Elias Jose M. Inciong said in a Viber message that the industry is still dealing with “high levels of frozen inventory, both local and imported. Import arrivals remain high.” “We expect no assistance from the Dar regime,” he added, referring to Agriculture Secretary William D. Dar. “We expect more imports. They are the ones who are helping importers to sell retail.”
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BAKUNA HUB. Hundreds flock to a vaccination hub at People’s Park in Davao City on Wednesday. for booster shots as health officials are alarmed with the increase in COVID-19 cases just after the holidays and with the threat posed by the Omicron variant. mindanews photo
ITH the coal export ban being enforced now by the Indonesian government, the Department of Energy (DOE) is prodded on a contingency measure to ensure suf f i ci ent c o a l inventor y, that in turn could spare the country from rotational blackouts especially during the peak demand months of summer. In a call set forth by S enate C ommittee on Energy Chairman Sherwin T. Gatchalian, he prompted the energy department to explore ways “to avert possible higher coal prices” as an offshoot of the policy of Indonesia, which traditionally had been the major source of coal COAL/PAGE 10
NorMin agencies, groups continue Refrain from attending relief ops for 'Odette' victims parties, gatherings, Kagay-anons told GOVERNMENT agencies and private organizations in the Northern Mindanao Region on Tuesday continued to conduct relief operations in communities affected by Typhoon Odette that hit parts of the Visayas and Mindanao last month. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, the Department of Public Works and Highways in Nor thern Mindanao
(DPWH-10), along with civic organizations, distributed relief packs to 1,145 families in Surigao City. In a st ate me nt , t he DP W H - 1 0 re c e ive d an instruction from Secretary Roger Mercado to extend immediate assistance to the survivors, which has now been dubbed as “Tabangan ta ‘Kaw Surigao”. "The relief operations
were coordinated with the Barangay Government Units (BGUs) which were greatly affected by the typhoon, particularly, Barangay Rizal and Barangay San Juan in Surigao City. They have lost homes, livelihoods, and other necessities,” the statement said. The agency has pooled its resources through various district engineering offices in Bukidnon and Lanao del Norte. It also received donations from the District Engineers’ League of the Philippines ( DE L P ) , In c . , an d t h e Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) – Iligan Bay Lanao del Norte Chapters. RELIEF/PAGE 10
By FROILAN GALLARDO, MindaNews
AUTHORITIES here on Wednesday urged residents to refrain from attending parties and gatherings amid concerns on an uptick of COVID-19 cases noted here five days after New Year’s Day. Dr. Ted Yu, City Health Office medical officer, said 11 COVID-19 infections were recorded in the city’s hospitals last Tuesday, compared to only three cases recorded last Monday, increasing the Average Daily Attack Rate (ADAR) to 38 percent. Yu said three of the 11 cases were infected after attending a post New Year’s
Day party in the city while the rest were infected for not practicing social distancing and wearing facemasks. He said there is now a total of 33 active cases in Cagayan de Oro with only two recoveries. “Not attending parties or gatherings is better than getting infected,” Yu said during Wednesday’s press briefing. Mayor Oscar Moreno immediately called for a review of their operational plan against the Omicron variant. REFRAIN/PAGE 10
Rice import tariff THE Bureau of Customs collected P17.9 billion worth of duties from rice imports as of Dec. 10, 2021, exceeding year-earlier collections on increased volumes. According to preliminary data, duties collected increased 21.9% from the P14.72 billion logged over the same period in 2020, the Department of Finance said in a statement on Sunday. The 2021 revenue total was collected off 2.8 million metric tons of rice shipments worth P51.37 billion.
COPRA STATION. Workers in a buying station in the municipality of Dapa in Siargao Island haul copra to be brought to Surigao City. They said the next harvest may come a long time after, as majority of the coconuts were uprooted, fell, or lost their fronds as typhoon “Odette” battered the island. mindanews photo by roel n. catoto
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OOPERATIVES from Lanao del Sur and Marawi City received a total of P37.2 million worth of post-harvest facilities that were procured under the 2020 Special Development Fund of Member of Parliament (MP) Diamila DisimbanRamos in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Agrarian Reform (MAFAR-BARMM). These were turned over in a ceremony held at the Ministry of Public WorksBARMM Tennis Court, Matampay, Marawi City last December 22, Ramos said in a news release on
Thursday. A total of 31 pieces of equipment which includes movable mini rice mills with Destoner and 13.5 KVA Generator Sets are set to benefit the 31 qualified ⁶⁶cooperatives. In addition, the Special Development Fund is in line with the Bangsamoro Organic Law which states that the government will allocate funds worth P5 billion per year for 10 years with a total of P50 billion for "Rebuilding, Rehabilitation, and Development of the Conflict-affected areas of the Bangsamoro region". In her opening remarks Ramos explained the
legitimate intention of the project. "Kaya itong ating proyekto ay sinikap po natin dahil naniniwala po tayo na sa development ng isang lugar especially sa isang conflictaffected areas ay bukod sa infrastructure development ay dapat sabay na umaangat ang kabuhayan ng mga mamamayan nito. At Alhamdulillah, ito po ay naaprubahan dahil ang konsepto din po na ito ay nakapaloob sa Bangsamoro Development Plan o BDP na siyang maga-articulate ng socioeconomic development plan ng BARMM sa
taong 2020-2022 (We have pursued this project because we believe that in the development of an area especially in conflict-affected areas, apart from infrastructure development, the livelihood of its people must also improve. And Alhamdulillah, this has been approved because this concept is also included in the Bangsamoro Development Plan or BDP which will articulate the socioeconomic development plan of BARMM in the year 2020-2022)," she said. "Nai-propose po natin na maglagay ng provision dito sa Plan ng postharvest facilities dahil bukod sa ang ating rehiyon ay may malawak na lupain na pwedeng pagsakahan, nilalayon po nito na bigyang oportunidad at kabuhayan ang ating mga magsasakang Bangsamoro
kaagapay sa kanilang pag-asenso at pag-unlad bilang isang matatag at progresibong komunidad sa rehiyong Bangsamoro (We have proposed to put a provision of postharvest facilities in the Plan because apart from the fact that our region has vast arable land, it also aims to provide livelihood opportunities to our Bangsamoro farmers to advance a developing, stable and progressive community in the Bangsamoro region)," she added. Ramos also expressed her fervent appreciation to President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and BARMM Chief Minister Ahod Alhadj Ebrahim for their untiring service to the Bangsamoro people by advancing the establishment of selfgovernance through moral governance.
Meanwhile, actor Robinhood "Abdul Azis" Padilla also graced the ceremony and personally congratulated Ramos and her Office's partner agencies for the success of the procurement of Mini Rice Mill Set under her 2020 SDF. "Matagal na po kaming magkasama ni Sister Jam at ngayon ay lubos akong nagagalak dahil unti-unti na pong natutupad ang aming mga aspirasyon at pangarap para sa Bangsamoro katulad na lang po itong programang ito na makakatulong sa kabuhayan ng ating mga kababayang magsasaka (Sister Jam and I have been comrades for a long time and now I am very happy because our aspirations and dreams for the Bangsamoro are gradually being fulfilled just like this program that will help the COOPS/PAGE 11
Funding Quality Education. The LGU allocated P8,455,000 as Research Allowance to continue the growth and development of their education system by supporting research programs in their area. (Gingoog LGU)
Gingoog City supports DepEd research program GINGOOG CITY, Misamis Oriental--The Local Government of Gingoog successfully held the ceremonial Turnover of Research Allowance and Financial Aid to the Teaching and NonTeaching Personnel of the Gingoog City School Division at Manuel Lugod Central School Covered
Court. Led by Gingoog City Mayor Erick G. Cañosa and Vice Mayor Peter “Sr. Pedro” Unabia alongside Schools Division Superintendent Jesnar Dems Torres, the LGU allocated P8,455,000 as research allowance to continue its growth and development of
their education system by supporting research programs in their area. In addition, the said fund is also allocated as financial assistance to non-teaching personnel and the Philippine Elementary School Principals Association (PESPA) as support in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and recent calamity. Cañosa expressed his gratitude to the teachers for their service by providing quality education in the city and disclosed that the LGU will continue to support Department of Education (DepEd) Gingoog’s measures to improve the condition of its personnel and students. (Gingoog LGU/PIA-10/Misamis Oriental)
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Big-time oil price hike greets consumers in first week of 2022
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N the first week of 2022, consumers are faced with higher fuel prices starting yesterday. In separate advisories, Caltex, Cleanfuel, Petro Gazz, PTT Philippines, Seaoil, Shell, and Unioil said they will
increase diesel prices by P2.40 per liter and P1.85 per liter on gasoline products. Caltex, Seaoil, and Shell will also hike kerosene prices by P1.85 per liter. Local oil prices ended 2021 with a net increase of P17.10
per liter for gasoline compared to 2020’s closing, P13.75 per liter increase for diesel, while kerosene is higher by P10.84 per liter from the previous year. Oil prices increased in the world market in the first
Smart expands GigaLife App, 5G services SMART Communications, Inc. is looking to further expand its fifth-generation (5G) services and GigaLife App through new products and services. In a statement on Monday, the wireless arm of PLDT, Inc. said this includes the launch of its Smart Bro Home Wi-Fi 5G and allowing PLDT Home Fiber subscribers to use its GigaLife App. “As we enter 2022, we
should not only aim to grow the business through our current lens. We also need to lay down the foundation for a future that is already happening now,” Smart Senior VicePresident and Head of Consumer Wireless Business Jane J. Basas said. Smart currently has 40 million mobile data users. Aside from its first 5G-powered prepaid Smart Bro Home Wi-Fi 5G, it
also launched what is said to be the country’s firstever 5G pocket Wi-Fi, the Smart Bro Pocket Wi-Fi device. “Partnerships with global brands such as Apple and Netflix, as well as enhanced prepaid and postpaid offers and digital innovations, will be key to serving our existing customers better and driving new customers SMART/PAGE 10
Good communication is an e ss ent i a l to ol i n achie ving pro duc tivity and maintaining strong working relationships at all levels of an organization – and this has been p ar t ic u l arly imp or t ant since the Covid-19 out bre a k forc e d m any people to work remotely.
Poor communication in the workplace will inevitably lead to unmotivated staff that may begin to question their own confidence in their abilities and inevitably in the organization. Communication is at the heart of every sound workforce management p r a c t i c e . Wo r k p l a c e
communication is much more than conversations. It is all about the exchange of information through multiple different mediums. Personnel share ideas and businesses communicate strategies and goals through communication, both formal and informal. Given the shifting workplace situation, effective workforce communications are more
variant after Libya announced to cut its production by 200,000 barrels a day for a week. On the other hand, OPEC+ is expected to stick with its planned output of 400,000 barrels per day. (PNA)
SME interest in technology grows, so does barriers: WEF THE Covid-19 pandemic has increased the interest of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in digital technology, but numerous barriers prevent them from adopting technology needed to overcome pandemicrelated challenges, according to a recent
Fostering effective workplace communication in the new normal By ARCELI INION NEGRADAS Bug-ong Elementary School
week of trading this 2022, ahead of the meeting of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) later this week. Oil prices remain afloat despite the Covid-19 surges worldwide due to the Omicron
critical than ever. A crisis, whether a natural disaster, a c or p or ate m e ltd ow n or the outbreak of a disease affects employee morale, especially to one of t he f ront liners, our dear teachers. Effective communication can still bind your team together even during times of uncertainty. Leaders need to do their part to address issues promptly and clearly.
World Economic Forum (WEF) report. A new survey conducted by WEF found that despite increased awareness of the importance of digital technology, many SMEs admitted to either suspending their digitalization plans or having no plans at all to implement them due to financial stress. Only 23 percent of SMEs said the pandemic accelerated their digitalization goals, indicating that significant barriers continue to hamper the adoption of digital technology, the paper said. The barriers include limited availability and access to financial resources, lack of a skilled workforce, and infrastructure barriers to support digitalization.
“In general, SMEs’ interest in digital solutions is growing. Agility and flexibility in operations have emerged as top priorities above raising productivity and minimizing costs, which used to be the primary objective for most businesses. In addition, technologies that enable remote work and collaboration topped the list of priorities for digital technology use cases,” the whitepaper added. Challenges The survey of 141 SMEs from six countries (Azerbaijan, Brazil, Colombia, Kazakhstan, South Africa, and Turkey) showed heightened demand among SMEs to integrate digital technology in business operations, particularly related to the industrial INTEREST/PAGE 10
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Raging bull Think a minute...The worst shooting massacre in America’s history took place on the campus of Virginia Tech University. A student named Cho Seung-Hui went on a shooting spree killing 32 people before committing suicide. Cho was a South Korean who moved to America at age eight. As a child he was quiet and well-behaved. In school Cho was excellent at math and most of his other subjects. He was well liked by his teachers who told the other students that Cho was a good example to follow. He was seen as a smart boy and even quite popular with the girls. Sadly, this all changed for Cho in middle school and high school where almost every day he was teased and tormented for being shy and speaking English differently. This constant shaming of Cho by the other students became so painful that finally he refused to speak at all around other people. Every day he was either alone or bullied by other kids. Finally, Cho’s parents took him to a youth club
ORLAN R. RAVANERA The Philippines is a very rich agricultural country where 75% of the people are living in the rural areas, work ing as far mers or engaged in agriculturallyrelated activities. Any short or long term development therefore can be won or lost through agriculture. But all these years, the peasantry is buried in the quagmire of poverty, either tilling the land not their own or if they own the land, they do not control the mode of production and marketing. Who profits? Who controls? Who decides? Indeed, everyone is profiting
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from farming, i.., the seed and fertilizer dealers, the landlords, the trans-national corporations, the usurers, the compradors, the bankers, but not those who are working so hard under the excruciating heat of the sun – the poor farmers. Such contention is concretely supported by a recent Study of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (UN-FAO) and I quote: “In the last decade, Philippine agriculture has contributed only .02% to the Gross Domestic Product and the rural people are the poorest of the poor being the primary victims of protracted war and climate change.” Is it not a great paradox that an abundant agricultural country whose choicest of lands are teeming with plantations of high value crops, i.e., pine-apple, banana, palm-oil, etc. supplying the consumerist needs of the people in advanced countries, cannot even produce basic staples for its hungry people
like rice and milk? Last year, the Philippines is the biggest rice importer in the world, even bigger than what China had imported with its population of some 1.5 billion Chinese. Our country is importing ninety-nine per cent of its milk needs. With such insufficiency of basic needs, 85% of the Filipino children are malnourished, based on the data of the Food and Nutrition Institute. Why this great paradox? Wel l, t he g l ar i ng ro ot cause of the problem is the truism that all these years, our farmers have b een tied-up to chemical-based farming technologies called Conventional Agriculture and to oppressive marketing system controlled by the oligarchs. No less than the Department of Agriculture has been advancing productivity through socalled modern farming technologies being controlled by corporate globalization that is promoting agriculture
primarily for profit. Our indigenous culture which is based on nature’s and sustenance economy has been replaced by modern technologies that have been rammed down the throats of the famers. Even indigenous seed rice varieties that have been grown organically, i.e. Denorado, Azucena, Tunawon, etc. have been replaced by so-called high yield varieties (HIVs) which can be grown only through massive use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides. Our food security which has been there for hundreds if not thousands of years following nature’s economy has been replaced by corporate control for profiteering. Having worked as Chief Information Officer of the Department of Agriculture in Nor thern Mindanao (Region 10) for ten years in the ‘80’s, I was responsible in disseminating these modern LIBERATE/PAGE 11
Happy New Year 2022 With 2022 knocking on our doors, there is no better way to remember your special friends and family members than with a thoughtful message or a Happy New Year card. The beginning of a new year is the time to let go of old grudges and old worries and to turn over a new chapter of life. With 2021 coming to an end, people are eager to celebrate the start of something new. However, celebrations are likely to be muted this year as the pandemic continues to ride the Omicron wave. Across the country, several restrictions have been put in place to slow the spread of the highlyinfectious Omicron variant
of Covid-19. In such a scenario, going out and partying may not be advisable, but that doesn't mean you can't celebrate the arrival of 2022. And yes, let's face it: one reason we welcome 2022 is that we can bid 20121 adieu. We are ready to leave some of its disappointments and tragedies behind. Some things, like natural disasters, accidents or illness, we have no control over. But there are some common blocks to happiness we can kick out of the roadway. Remember: fear is caused by anxiety. Coveting is caused by comparing. Busyness is caused by over-commitment. Our schedules can be so full
that we have no time for God, for ourselves, or anyone else. Must not be! The foundation of happiness is joy. The basis of joy for followers of Jesus Christ is our salvation, our fellowship with God, our delight in serving Him, and our relationship with other Christians. So what changes will you make in 2022? Personally speaking, I am giving myself more time for myself and for others. I don't know if you made a list of dreams you wish to fulfill this year. Sure, it could be ordinary and small things: losing 10 kilos, quitting smoking... . Maybe you set some even seemingly impossible dreams
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KLAUS DORING for yourself. Again: the foundation of happiness is joy. Joy is a gift from the lord, as Psalm 126:3 says. A gift from the Lord, which we often rob from ourselves. Let's take it back in 2022. It will help us to have a HAPPY NEW YEAR all year long.
Shame and scandal in Davao del Norte
JHAN TIAFAU HURST hoping this might help him. Unfortunately, kids made fun of him there too. Furthermore, the adult leader of the group noticed that Cho might be developing some mental problems, so he encouraged Cho’s parents to take him to a doctor. But sadly, they did not do it. Cho’s aunt in Korea became increasingly concerned as she heard his parents frequently talk about his older sister but almost never mention Cho. After years of being bullied and abused by other students, Cho became like a wounded, raging bull wanting to destroy everyone in his path. It’s a simple, tragic fact of life: “Hurt people, hurt people.” BULL/PAGE 11
A BUD GET for snacks amounting to P32-million pesos in the midst of a pandemic is not only cruel but outrageous! That translates to about P88,000 per day to include Saturdays and Sundays or P122,000 daily if you exclude the weekends. Now if that is not cruelty and brazenly immoral I do not know what that is. The Partido Reporma-controlled Provincial Board of Davao del Norte think it is not. On the other hand in another display of insensitivity, they approved a paltry sum of P12-million for the provincial health budget. Any way you look at this Provincial Capitol budgetary allocation for entertainment it speaks of how depraved are the political leaders Davao del Norte have become. For where in the world will the most hospitable government spend that sum for “merienda”. Some people say it is gluttony while others say it does not go to the stomach but to the
campaign kitty. Wonder if the Commission on Audit is up to its task. The last time that hundreds of millions of pesos were spent on a farm-to-market road in Magdum, Tagum City in Davao del Norte COA closed its eye over its own blaring billboard that says the money is for Maharlika National Highway. The road in fact is not going to any farm because much of the area is forested. On the other hand, it ended adjacent to the private property of somebody’s paramour. This will strike two for COA but with this scandalous amount and where the money is intended for I hope that the agency can redeem itself not only by raising the red flag but deter it all together. Gov. Edwin Jubahib, the SecretaryGeneral of Partido Reporma, has a lot of explaining to do. Partido Reporma which was unabashedly bannered by Ping Lacson and Tito Sotto as the ruling party in
Davao Region has lost control of vote-rich Tagum City in District 1 and therefore is crucial to the fate of the party. Vice Gov. Rey Uy parted ways with Rep. Bebot Alvarez when the latter revived Partido Rep orma and mounted a vicious attack on Pres. Rodrigo Duterte. Tristan “Bong” Aala, one-time city councilor and President of the Philippine Councilors League and hails from the biggest barangay in Tagum is running for Congressman in the 1st District of Davao del Nor te. His family donated the huge track of land where the provincial government buildings now stand. Presently he is giving Bebot a run for his money. The fate of Alvarez hinges on the estimated 160,000 voters in Tagum. This capital was his in the 2019 elections. Come May 2022 he is facing a bleak prospect. You add up to about 37,000 registered voters in Asuncion which did not go for Alvarez in 2019 and
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JUN LEDESMA you have a situation where the former Speaker will really have to sweat it out. In all the total estimated voters of Tagum and Asuncion will exceed the total numbers of voters in the remaining strongholds of Alvarez by about 80,000. That is almost insurmountable. Popularly known as “CO”, Vice Governor Uy who has filed his candidacy for mayor in the capital town is the early favorite in the race. Twenty out of 23 barangay captains of Tagum joined him under the banner of HnP. His son, SHAME/PAGE 11
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Non-monetary measures needed vs. impact of ‘Odette’ on prices THE effective implementation of nonmonetary measures to address the impact of Typhoon Odette on the supply of necessities is the key to thwarting its effect on domestic prices, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin Diokno said Wednesday. “As with previous episodes of natural disasters, the effective implementation of nonmonetary government intervention measures to ensure adequate
domestic food supply must be sustained in order to mitigate potential supply-side pressures on inflation,” he told journalists in a Viber message. The government disbursed cash assistance to families in areas affected by “Odette”, aside from food packs. Diokno said the impact of the typhoon, which ravaged parts of Mimaropa, Western Visayas, Central Visayas, Eastern Visayas, Northern MEASURES/PAGE 11
Rural banks to work with gov’t to help MSMEs, farmers
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URAL BANKS will work with the government to support small businesses and the agriculture sector amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis and the impact of Typhoon Odette, an industry leader said. “We are seeing the negative effects of climate change to the agricultural sector and to the banks as a whole,” Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines President Albert T. Concha, Jr. said in a Viber message.
Grade level expectations By GLORIA B. SAYSON Secondary School Teacher III Ozamiz City National High School
GAPS in learning lurk beneath the surface and instruction builds on itself each year. By only looking at the curriculum of the current year, how will students ever master all they need to know? This is what DepEd has identified as the iceberg problem and it’s what inspired us to create a personalized learning model. That program provides students with individualized instructional programs each day that integrate teacher-led instruction, collaborative learning with peers and virtual online study. We expect to run into a number of barriers that we will need to overcome if we are to be successful. We need to raise
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capital, hire topnotch academicians and technologists, find interested schools and navigate the myriad of operational complexities that can arise in any school environment – unfilled staff positions, uneven teacher quality, frequent leadership transitions, politicized decision making and unreliable technology infrastructure to name a few. Then comes another barrier that we did not anticipate which has emerged as one of our most formidable challenges. These well intended standards and measures don’t always consider the diverse needs of individual learners to encounter material and progress at an optimal pace.
“We will continue to work with the BSP and other government agencies like the Department of Agriculture and Philippine Guarantee Corp. to come up with various risk mitigants and allow rural banks to continue lending to farmers and MSMEs (micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises),” Mr. Concha said. The agriculture sector, which is among the industries that rural banks mostly cater to, was badly hit by Typhoon Odette last month. Agricultural damage caused by the typhoon hit P9 billion in 12 regions, based on data from the Agriculture department as
of Dec. 31. Meanwhile, Mr. Concha called on players in the electricity and telecommunications sectors to craft measures to ensure continued services despite calamities. “Total blackout of internet and electrical services merely due to fallen poles is no longer acceptable. They must find ways simply because typhoons and other calamities will always happen again and again,” he said. Rural banks posted a cumulative net income of P3.204 billion as of September 2021, up by 33.5% from the P2.399 billion seen in the same
period of 2020. Their assets stood at P280.918 billion as of September 2021, increasing by 11.4% from the P252.084 billion a year earlier. The central bank has urged lenders to include environmental and social risks in their credit underwriting processes. The BSP told banks to assess the possible impact of climate-related disturbances on their operations and their capability to withstand disruptions. The Philippines incurred about P506.1 billion in damage caused by climate-related hazards from 2010 to 2020.
Post-Christmas holiday liquidity drives TDF demand; rates down SUSTAINED high domestic liquidity situation in the country, especially after the Christmas holidays, continues to drive demand for the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) term deposit facility (TDF), rates of which declined on Wednesday. Data released by the
central bank showed higher offerings for both the seven-day and 14-day TDF this week at P180 billion and P250 billion, respectively. These are P10 billion and P20 billion higher than the offer volume for the one-week and twoweek tenor, respectively, during the last auction on
Dec. 29, 2021. The auction committee made full awards for both tenors. Tenders for the oneweek facility reached P280.34 billion, resulting in a bid coverage ratio of 1.5575. The average rate of this tenor declined to 1.7371 LIQUIDITY/PAGE 10
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SM Cinema re-opens with new theatres, exclusive screenings, and new ways to watch movies
Experience a grand way of watching movies at SM City Grand Central with four state of the art regular cinemas and 2 Director’s Clubs equipped with Surround 7.1 sound, a laser projection system and 88 premium gliding seating capacity.
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M Cinema reopens its doors to movie enthusiasts with new cinemas, exclusive screenings, and new ways to watch movies. Selected cinemas have opened around the country since November 17, along with a new Cineplex at the newly opened SM City Grand Central. SM Cinema Grand Central houses four state of the art cinemas and two Director’s Clubs that
offer a premium movie experience, leather recliners, and a crystalclear laser projection system. Missing those prepandemic blockbusters? Eternals, Black Widow, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, Resident Evil: Welcome to Racoon City, and No Time to Die;” are just some of the movies waiting for cinephiles at SM Cinemas! SM Cinema also has exclusives that will
surely delight K-Pop fans. Blackpink, the Movie celebrates the 5th anniversary of the beloved K-pop girl group. It is also a special gift for BLINKS – Blackpink’s beloved fandom – to revisit old memories, and enjoy their performances. Monsta X: The Dreaming, on the other hand, gives us an intimate look at the South Korean boy group’s rigorous journey for the past six years.
Convalescence of Values: Uplifting Pupils Behavior SITTI WADZNA H. SENTILLAS, Master Teacher-I Kibungsod Central School Magsaysay, Misamis Oriental
Nowadays pupils are difficult to handle. They have no more regard for authority and disregard rules. More often these are the clamor of the parents, teachers and even school authorities. School is the pur veyor of good character. It is a second place aside from home where learning takes place. But if children in school misbehave, ignore rules and regulations; defy authority and disrespect people and properties. We can easily trace where the failure lies. The low academic achievement of the pupils in school is also related to the breakdown of discipline is an obstacle to real learning. Therefore, the restoration of values must be given more emphasis. F i rst and fore mo st values development must start at home. As educators we really need to involve parents in restoration of their children’s behavior.
We need to impart to them the art of parenting. Parents can learn a lot from their children but children are quicker to learn from nonverbal communication of their parents. Parents should not scare their children by using the rod to let them do what is right. By tender and loving counsel children can be taught to react favorably and positively to rules that govern behavior. Above all parents should model out the kind of behavior or kind of life they want their children to live. In fact children are watching significant adults in their lives to see what values they really hold important, how they arrive at them and how they transfer these in daily living. On the other hand, the restoration of values in school must also be given an importance. As educators, we need to guide our pupils to be in the right tract. We
need to allow them to choose their values. True values and ethical behavior are related more to freedom of choice than they to obedience. So let’s not force our pupils to obey what values we want them to acquire. Values assessment is a way of thinking. Let them understand what principle is behind the regulations, how it is applied to situation, how would one feel if one is in place of people most affected by one’s behavior and what would happen if everyone behaves that way. Therefore, it is strongly suggested that the school must draw an honest to goodness values restoration programs where the pupils, parents, teachers and even in the community must involve. For as long as school and its components continue to ignore this need, they bear the burden of blame for remaining neutral in times of crises.
Including exclusive one-on-one interviews, it shows on December 9 and 11. And of course, Filipino film enthusiasts will love Encanto and Kunwari Mahal Kita; plus, the much -missed Metro Manila Film Festival will run from December 25 to January 7, 2022, with more Filipino movies to enjoy! Moviegoers can also book an entire theater for a change! Get your own exclusive movie space with the current movies you like! SM Cinema is feeling good to bring you “Booka-Theater”, reserve an exclusive cinema perfect for a private movie screening by treating your family and friends to a truly movie theatre experience.
As it reopens, SM remains committed to the safety and wellbeing of their mallgoers that’s why all SM Cinemas are certified safe with Safety Seals awarded by its local government. SM Cinema, in partnership with Hygiea Innovations and Technology, Inc, have installed MERV filters and air purifiers to ensure safe and clean cinema for everyone. A health and safety officer will be present for every screening while movie theaters will be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized regularly. SM Cinema employees are fully vaccinated and will be at your service in full PPE gear. Rediscover the magic of the movies at SM Cinema! Visit www. smcinema.com for more details.
Adapting to the New Normal Supporting Learners LESLEY G. GAMUTIN Teacher 1, Bugo Central School
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a great deal of disruption to learning, the impact of which will be felt long into the next academic year and possibly beyond. The sector has been forced to quickly adapt to new ways of doing things to ensure education continued across the country. The most obvious change has been learning shifting from classroom to home with technology needing to be adopted and improved to accommodate this until the new academic year while some students have since returned to the classroom, a significant number continue to learn remotely and this is likely to continue. While learning
remotely, there`s been a big switch in focus from teaching to learning, with parents stepping in to help conduct home schooling. As education slowly starts to come out there`s an expectation that parents, who have had much more of an input into their child`s education, will want to continue this particularly in the immediate term. Education leaders may need to explore ways of consulting parents about their child`s education, whether that’s scheduling in remote meetings, setting up a parent committee or providing better support for parents so they feel adequately equipped to support their children with work. While emphasis has been
focused on online learning, it`s important to remember that this is an enabler of learning and there`s more significant factors that need to be looked at as we try to adapt to the new normal. Engaging with learners re m ot e l y h a s a l l ow e d te aching and le ar ning to continue and brought education into the realm of t h e y ou n g p e r s on , interac t ing wit h t hem in spaces they`re likely much more comfortable in, and that`s a takeaway all providers should value from this period of uncertainty. They need to adapt technology to provide a better learning experience not only gives stronger level of engagement when classroom delivery is not possible.
Digital skills among teachers: A must in the new normal By ARCELI INION NEGRADAS Bug-ong Elementary School
The digital skills that teachers need have long moved on from just being able to use word processing and spreadsheets software. Digital skills that 21st Century teachers should have included cloud storage and sharing solutions, social media, web editing, image editing, presentation software, and general multimedia. Classroom education is increasingly moving away from lecturing at learners to a more collaborative project based model and digital technology plays a fundamental role in this. Despite the many benefits of using the Internet and other digital technologies there are also a number of dangers that pupils face. Cyberbullying, IT security and identity theft are all areas which teachers
should have a good knowledge of in order to be able to help learners deal with issues if they arise – and to encourage them to be responsible Web users. The overall aim is that pupils become responsible and resilient users of technology, able to make confident and safe use of the web and of other internet-based services, and able to detect and deal with issues when they arise. Whether one is a pupil, a teacher, an employee or simply a citizen, we should all have the right – and the means – to be resilient users of technology. This is a situation mirrored throughout the world as the rapid development in digital technologies has left many educators struggling to keep up.
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SSS calls out to members; be vigilant against fixers and scammers
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HE Social Security System (SSS) is reminding all members and employers to protect their personal information and be vigilant against fixers and scammers following the increasing reports on fraud incidents. “We are deeply concerned with the increasing number of fraud victims who are mostly our members. That's why we constantly remind them not to patronize these individuals. Never share
your SS Number, My.SSS login credentials and other personal information with individuals who claim to be SSS employees because these will be compromised and used in illegal activities,” SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Aurora C. Ignacio said. SSS further warns the public against joining Facebook Groups, offering assistance on various online transactions for a fee. SSS offers free services and doesn’t charge from its members except for
Unified Multi-purpose ID Card (UMID) replacement. These groups are considered illegal and unauthorized as they could be data mining accounts used to extract an individual’s personal information. “We also reiterate that SSS shall not be held accountable for any transactions once the member is found to have connived with the fixer. This act is considered a violation R.A. No. 11032 or the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018 as well as R.A. 11199 or the Social Security Act of 2018. Hence, we strongly advise our members to coordinate with legitimate SSS branch personnel only. Aside from that, E-centers are also available in SSS branches where they can be assisted by our member
service representatives. We also made our My.SSS Portal and SSS Mobile App user-friendly which they can easily navigate and proceed with their online transactions.” added Ignacio. As part of SSS’ initiatives to curb these illegal activities, social media posts and accounts were taken down in coordination with the Philippine National Police AntiCybercrime Group. This is an ongoing operation since these accounts are evident in social media accounts. Sending your complaints will provide notable information which will help the authorities to track them. Rest assured that the SSS shall penalize these fixers/scammers to protect the interests of our members and employers.” Ignacio concluded.
Integrative Assessment By JAY B. ROFEROS
C orona Vir us is not yet f u l ly contained. Pandemic still poses challenges to our education system. DepEd ensures Learning Continuity amidst the challenges. -The K to 12 learner is expected to acquire the 21st century skills – life and career skills, information, media and technology skills, and learning and innovation skills. To be able to produce quality learning, the DepEd uses the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs) which include explicit, measurable, transferable learning objectives that empower students. Students receive timely, differentiated support based on their individual learning needs. They set Learning Delivery Modalities which are responsive to the needs, contexts, circumstances and diversity of learners. Sustain the delivery of Quality, Accessible, Relevant and
Liberating (QARL) Education The welfare of the teachers and learners remains to the DepEd’s priority and Ensure Academic Ease for SY 2021-2022. The measures suggested are expected to enable the learners and learning facilitators to navigate through the challenges of the new normal in the teaching and learning process and make necessary adjustment throughout the school year. Assessment should support learner’s development and respond to varied context at this time. It should be holistic, authentic and competencybased. It must also be INTEGRAL for understanding student learning and achievement. Thus, integrative/ interdisciplinary assessment must be given to learners in adapting to the changes of distance learning processes. As we adopt distance learning, DepEd try to lessen the academic burden of activities among our learners, through the implementation
of Integrative Assessment, as part of our commitment to academic ease. Integrative Assessment is a design that seeks to combine students' learning from multiple competencies and/or levels into a single assessment. Such assessments are synoptic, meaning that students are required to make connections between skills and content that span multiple competencies or topics. Integrative assessment brings together the learner’s learnings across different modules throughout the course. Assessment must be authentic and meaningful to the lives of the learners so that learners will enjoy doing the task while learning. Importantly, integrative assessments enable students to demonstrate learning against programme level outcomes more readily than through modular assessment regime, enabling the evidencing of knowledge and understanding with the breadth and depth of the subject.
EDUCATION OF NEW NORMAL JENNIFER CONSTANTINO- GARRIDO TEACHER 2 BUGO CENTRAL SCHOOL
The education sector is one of the sectors most affected by the crisis because of the lockdowns it caused. As a result, the online learning platform began to operate as the best way to pursue one’s education. This has been a trending topic of discussion among educators, parents and government agencies, such as the Department of Education and Commission on Higher Education, while the media has been pointing to the nation’s unreadiness in the so-called new normal. In today’s technological world, there are a lot of benefits in using blended learning tools that leverage the internet to offer students a more personalized learning experience. They learn, in one part, through online learning and, in another, in a supervised, brick-and-mortar classroom setting. Blended learning works based on how it is implemented, and provided it is designed to address the subject’s special concerns. But the current reality imposes a full online learning platform, and there lies the problem — it came as a surprise. Online learning requires planning, preparation, diligence and a degree of expertise not just for the teacher, but especially for enabling and support systems. How many institutions would invest in a technology backbone that assists both teachers and students grappling with the problem? Are the resources readily available? Would there be adequate preparatory training? Because online learning is now being forced, the tendency is for educators to translate or migrate their face-to-face learning techniques to the
online environment. But this new system will require a transformation mindset. What normally works in the classroom would not necessarily be so in distance learning. This presents quite a challenge to the instructor making the first shifts online. Instructors must adapt intelligently with a keen sense of sensitivity to the online format. The challenge is to build rich activities that keep students engaged. It is a challenge that must be accepted upfront. Today’s teachers will have to embrace and master the technology that would establish connection and interaction at a different level toward a rich learning environment. Mastering meeting applications, like Zoom and Google Meet, is not simple. Add to that learning management systems, like Canvass and Moodle that one needs to be familiar with, depending on what the institution has subscribed to. New adopters will have to face their learning curves. Assessment is one of the most challenging aspects in online learning, especially in courses where evaluation is normally done with direct objective measurement tools. Proctoring a test is impractical and exams are necessarily on an open-everything basis. It is not easy to discriminate student scores because of the wealth of reference materials available. Teaching in the new normal, especially online, must allow students to be engaged. The challenge to teachers is to make the instructional design meaningful, memorable, motivational and, in the end, measurable.
Concerned citizens and victims may report fixers/ scammers to the Special Investigation Department (SID) through email fid@ sss.gov.ph and telephone number (02) 8924-7370. For accurate information and updates on SSS programs and
benefits, visit and follow SSS on Facebook and YouTube at “Philippine Social Security System,” Instagram at “mysssph,” Twitter at “PHLSSS,” join its Viber Community at “MYSSSPH Updates,” or visit the uSSSapTayo Portal at https://crms.sss.gov.ph/.
ECCS Innovation in Reading By: KLAUDINE IXIE OCO-ASUNCION Teacher III EL SALVADOR CITY CENTRAL SCHOOL Division of El Salvador City
Quality education is one of the basic requirements of the Department of Education. The mission of DepEd entails to protect and promote the right of every Filipino to quality, equitable and culture-based education. But how can quality basic education be ensured? What is the basic manifestation of quality basic education? Ev e r s i n c e f o r m a l education is introduced from the past to the present, reading has always been an indicator in gauging quality education. If learners do not possess the skill in reading, knowledge acquisition is impossible for true knowledge entails underst anding of t he concepts introduced to the learners. With the onset of the pandemic where face to face is not allowed, all the more that reading skill acquisition becomes difficult. Why? Since teachers are not allowed to teach reading to the learners anymore. Reading and other teaching and learning engagement are now done at home. This turns parents, guardians, an d ot h e r h ou s e h o l d members to become home learning partners. Faced with these two realities, difficulty of acquiring reading skills and dif f ic u lt y of our home learning partners to facilitate teaching and learning process, El Salvador City Central School came up with two interventions to address the gap that affects curriculum and instruction, or else quality education is sacrificed. The school is focused and well-driven on the implementation of the Department of Education’s learning centered goal “Para sa Bata, Para sa Bayan”. These two realities gave birth to Projects VSR, MMR and Gabay sa Pagtuturo sa Tahanan. Project VSR stands for Virtual Story Reading where learners who are capable to access online instructions are taught how to read using the online platform. Project MMR stands for Makinig, Matuto sa Radyo is an audio version of project VSR where reading is done through radio broadcasting. Project Gabay sa Pagtuturo sa Tahanan is an initiative
that prepares and orients parents, guardians, and other household members in becoming home learning partners of our teachers. These three innovations and best practices of the school have successfully contributed to the achievement of quality curriculum and instruction despite the challenges brought about by the pandemic and create great impact in the learners’ interest and more importantly, on the improvement of learning outcomes. In fact, the reported outcome of the reading innovations based on the promotion rate of the school in the year 2019-2020 reached 98%. This goes to show that the endeavor of the school had a positive influence in the retention of learners. The literacy rate also found out that posttest results shows a high increase in the numbers of independent readers. This indicates that the reading programs initiated have helped address the reading problems in the school. In addition, stakeholders had been continuously participating in the activities of the school. They have been supportive seeing that they have been benefiting in the endeavors of the school. Lastly, the impact of the programs resonated to other schools and was replicated to make it more meaningful to more learners in the Division of El Salvador. With this, we in El Salvador City Central had realized that our efforts made a big influence on our learners and to the community. For according to Jackie Robinson, an endeavor is not important except if it has made an impact on the lives of others.
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50 women in Marawi complete sustainable livelihood training
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ARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur—Fifty women from the landfill area in Papandayan village, this city, are now empowered to gain access to business and livelihood opportunities after completing training on dressmaking and bread and pastry production on December 26, 2021. The training was organized by the Office of Member of Parliament Maisara Damdamun-Latiph under her “Siyap ko mga Bae: A Training for Sustainable Livelihood Development Program” and implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Social Services and Development, Provincial/ City Manpower Development Center, Bangsamoro Transition Authority-Gender and Development Office, and Technical Education and Skills Development Lanao del Sur. Siyap ko mga Bae or Care for Women aims to help women in Lanao del Sur achieve financial independence and security by enhancing their skills and providing them resources to start livelihood projects. Under the program, 25 women underwent training on Dressmaking while the other 25 for Bread and Pastry Production NC II
A graduate of the Siyap ko mga Bae: A Training for Sustainable Livelihood Development Program receives her Certificate of Completion in a ceremony held on December 26, 2021 at IPDM Hall in Marawi City. (Office of MP Latiph)
training. These 50 women constitute the first batch of beneficiaries for the program. Aside from the travel allowance, PPE allowance, and internet allowance provided to the women during their face-to-face and online training, they will also receive starter tool kits consisting of a sewing machine and other equipment for Dressmaking graduates, and oven and baking equipment for Bread and Pastry production graduates. The trainees will also receive P15,000 starter capital from the Ministry of Social Services and Development under its Sagip Kabuhayan Program.
Beneficiaries of the program are thankful to the Office of MP Latiph and to its partner offices for pursuing the program. Layka Mama, one of the beneficiaries, said the training has helped her find other sources of income besides washing plastic bottles that they get from the dumpsite. “Nagpapasalamat ako sa opisina ni MP Maisara at mga katuwang nito sa paglalaan ng oras at pondo upang kami ay tulungan sa pamamagitan ng training na ito [I am grateful to the office of MP Maisara and its partners for taking the time and allocating funds to help us through this training],” she said.
Meanwhile, MP Latiph congratulated the graduates and wished them to live a comfortable life using the skills that they learned from the training. “I know that with your effort and the potentials that you have, you will make it. Keep reaching your goals and dreams, and never forget that we are always here for you as you sisters to support you along the way,” she further said. The “Siyap ko Mga Bae” program is implemented through MP Latiph’s Transitional Development Impact Fund (TDIF) funded by the Bangsamoro Government’s Office of Chief Minister. (APB/ PIA Lanao del Sur)
Araw ng Gatimpala: A PRAISE Program that recognizes Commendable Work of Teachers in School Level By: JUNALYN T. ZARAGOSA Master Teacher I Pedro Sa. Baculio Elementary School Division of El Salvador City
In accordance with Memorandum Circular No. 01's provisions, s. 2001 issued by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) PRAISE Program and pursuant to Department of Education (DepEd) Order No. 9, s. 2002 titled Establishing the Program on Awards and Incentives for Service Excellence (PRAISE) i n t he D e p ar t me nt of E d u c at i o n , Pe d r o S a . Baculio Elementar y S cho ol re cog nizes t he commendable hard work and outst anding accomplishments of teaching personnel through the celebration of “Araw ng Gatimpala” Activity, a PRAISE Program that recognizes commendable work of teachers. Pe d r o S a . B a c u l i o Elementary School
celebrated its first Araw ng Gatimpala activity, headed by Roger E. Pagayon, Head Teacher IV, together with school PRAISE committee. The activity recognizes the exemplary performance of teachers as one of DepEd’s core values to give quality education to learners and to be able to achieve such goal is to recognize the meritorious achievement of teachers in the school. The fact cannot be denied that such school recognition activity is tremendously satisfying experience for a teacher to have. The activity itself exemplifies teacher appreciation and expands on extrinsic and intrinsic motivation for the teachers to do more and to b e excellent in their profession. It literally gives inspiration to their fellow teachers,
pride and encouragement. Thus, Pedro Sa. Baculio Elementary School recognized the relevance of teachers especially when it comes to teaching with hard work and dedication, because it truly supports continuous engagement and validation. Teachers who are giving their all to engage and enrich the lives of learners are very valuable to the educational system
of DepEd and these efforts should be acknowledge through school activity c e l e b r at i o n “A r aw n g Gatimpala”. The activity gives significant experience to the teachers of Pedro Sa. Baculio Elementary School. It’s a way of celebrating their own accomplishments and appreciates their noble teaching profession as teacher in department.
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ECCS Project Gabay sa Pagtuturo sa Tahanan By: CHARLEMAGNE B. MONFORTE Teacher I EL SALVADOR CITY CENTRAL SCHOOL Division of El Salvador City
The pandemic has brought about a great change in the delivery of education. COVID 19 changed such delivery from face-to-face instruction to distance learning modality. This means that learners are at home and that their parents and other family members are now involved in the teachinglearning process. But are they prepared? How can we make sure that they become effective learning partners to make sure that education among our children still continues? This leads to the initiative of preparing our home learning partners be equipped with the necessary skills in order for education to continue despite the threat of the pandemic. This gives birth to the creation of a Guide for Home-based Learning or Project Gabay sa Pagtuturo sa Tahanan. The Guide for Home-based Learning sought to address the great need for empowering our parents and guardians since teachers cannot multiplicate themselves to attend to the learners’ needs at home. And even if they can, the health protocols will not warrant that they visit their learners at home due to the threat of the corona virus. Gabay sa Pagtuturo sa Tahanan as an intervention is extended to support successful implementation of Projects VSR and MMR. Project Gabay also includes regular orientation and limited face-to-face reading coaching and mentoring of the home learning partners to ensure that reading performance can be improved. Techniques and strategies in teaching reading among our grade six learners were thought to our learning partners.
For t h e f i r s t y e a r implementation of Project Gabay focusing on teaching reading, only the home learning partners of the grade six learners who generated frustration level on reading comprehension category were required to attend the orientation and training. After the integrated orientation and training, series of one-on-one and very limited face-to-face trainings were conducted by the grade six teachers to the identified home learning partners. With Projects VSR, MMR and Project Gabay, reading performance among our grade six learners tremendously improved as reflected to the reduction on the number of grade six learners who remained in the frustration level after the conduct of the post test. Hence, the three projects are sustained, and more strategies are employed to improve its implementation. For its improvement also entails improvement on the reading performance of the learners. It is believed that if reading performance improves, the rest of the learning activities can also improve, hence, ensuring quality curriculum and instruction.
Department of Education – radio-based instruction modality By ROGER F. DUHAYLUNGSOD Education Program Supervisor Division of Tangub City
TO show that the alternative delivery modalities under t h e b l e n d e d d i s t an c e learning will work this school year, DepEd on Monday showcased a total of ten schools in different settings and highlighted their respective back-toschool preparations. During the virtual launch of its Handang Isip, Handa Bukas school readiness program, DepEd assured continuing monitoring of the current school year in remote education. Several schools in basic education all over the Philippines have conducted their respective blended/ distance learning dry runs. To guide teachers, parents and learners in the conduct of basic education as the country shifts into the new normal, the schools based their preparations on the
varying local situations. Without face-to-face classes, Education Secretary Leonor Briones said that D e p E d w i l l c o nt i nu e to provide learning opportunities to our students without requiring them to come to school. By now, she explained that schools have chosen the alternative learning delivery modalities they can offer to students. Schools may choose from various blended/distance learning modalities such as printed or digital modules, online learning resources and television or radio-based instruction. Briones noted that the varying local situations and students are among the considerations when the Basic Education-Learning Continuity Plan (BE-LCP) was crafted.
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Survey results should not be treated as the virtual results of the May 9 national elections, as some parties are using these to condition the minds of the electorate ahead of the actual polls, Partido Reporma president and Davao del Norte Rep. Pantaleon “Bebot” Alvarez said. “’Yung surveys kasi hindi naman ‘yan eleksyon [Surveys are not elections themselves],” Alvarez stressed in an interview with radio host Deo Macalma on DZRH on Wednesday. The former House Speaker addressed feelers sent by critics through the media that Partido Reporma chairman and standard bearer Panfilo “Ping” Lacson should withdraw from the 2022 presidential race owing to his lagging performance in recent surveys. He also denied reports on supposed new negotiations with Lacson and his running mate Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III with the camp of Vice President Leni Robredo, who is seeking to unite
the so-called opposition ahead of the May polls. Alvarez said this was part of the “dirty tricks” Partido Reporma’s rivals were using to make it appear that Lacson would stop his campaign and withdraw his presidential bid, of
which he was the first to declare so, along with Sotto in September last year. “Sa akin naman, kuyang, dapat isipin din nila na ‘yung eleksyon ay May 9 pa ‘yon. Malayo pa ‘yon e [For me, brother, they should
think the elections are on May 9, which is still a long way off ],” the party president said. “Ang tao pwedeng magbago two months before, one month before, two weeks before, three weeks before, one week before
Miscl. Case No. 2021-1717 (Cadastral Case # 27, GLRO Cadastral Record No. 1592
Teresita Amparado herein Represented by RUBYLYN V. SOTTO, Petitioner,
to choose the right leader on May 9, 2022 elections,” the Partido Reporma president said. [Of all the candidates, brother – and we have discussed this a lot – Senator Ping is the only one most qualified for the position (of President). For me, as I said, whatever happens, we should not stop (campaigning) because if we stop, we are depriving the voters of the opportunity to choose the right leader in the May 9, 2022 elections.] In past elections, some candidates have asked to stop the release of pre-election survey results as these create a “bandwagon propaganda” for the leading candidate to eventually get elected to office. But for Lacson and Sotto, whatever the survey results are, they will continue their campaign not only to introduce and push their platform of governance, but also to guide the Filipino voter on the right candidates to choose come Election Day.
Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10th Judicial Region Branch 19 Cagayan de Oro City
Republic of the Philippines Supreme Court of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 10th Judicial Region Branch 44 Initao, Misamis Oriental In Re: Petition for Cancellation of Decree No. 756857 and Reissuance of New Decree and for Issuance of OCT Pursuant to Re-Issued Decree of Lot No. 12241-Part
or even a day before (the elections)—pwede pang magbago ng isip ‘yon,” the lawmaker added. [People can change two months, one month before, two weeks before, three weeks before, one week before or even a day before (the elections)—they can still change their minds.] Alvarez underscored that Partido Reporma remains strong, and their supporters remain firmly behind Lacson’s candidacy, believing the longtime public servant has the ability, bravery, honesty, and experience to carry out the reforms the country needs. The Davao del Norte congressman sees no reason for Lacson to halt his campaign because there is time left to improve his numbers all the way to May. “Sa lahat kasi ng kandidato, kuyang—ito ay napag-usapan na rin namin—si Senator Ping lang ang the most qualified for the position. Sa akin naman, sabi ko, aba’y kahit anong mangyari huwag tayong tumigil dahil pagka tumigil tayo we are depriving the voters of the opportunity
IN THE MATTER OF PETITION FOR ADOPTION OF MINORS, JOHN DAVE DELGADO AND MAE VON DELGADO, WITH PRAYER FOR CHANGE OF NAME FROM JOHN DAVE DELGADO TO JOHN DAVE ACAIN MCGINNIS AND MAE VON DELGADO TO MAE VON ACAIN MCGINNIS
versus
IRA ACAIN MCGINNIS, Petitioner. x------------------------------------/
Registry of Deeds of Misamis Oriental Respondent. X-------------------------/
ORDER
ORDER
Before this court is a verified Petition for Cancellation of Decree No. 756857 and Reissuance of New Decree and for Issuance of OCT Pursuant to Re-Issued Decree over Lot No. 12241-PART, located in Kibaghot, Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental, described as follows: “A PARCEL of residential land known as Lot 12241-PART; bounded on the North by Lot 25; on the East by Lot No. 28; on the South by Lot No. 27; on the West by Provincial Road, containing an area of 737 square meters more or less situated in Kibaghot, Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental declared in the name of Teresita Amparado. Finding the petition to be sufficient in form and substance, the same is set for INITIAL HEARING on March 24, 2022 at 8:30 o’clock in the morning at this court, sitting at the Hall of Justice, Initiao, Misamis Oriental. Persons interested in this petition are required to answer and appear before this court on the aforesaid date and make known their opposition thereto. The Applicant is hereby directed at his expense to cause the publication of the Notice of Initial Hearing in the Official Gazette and once in a newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Misamis Oriental. Further, the applicant is hereby directed to furnish copy of the application and its annexes to the Solicitor General and the Administrator of Land Registration Authority. Lastly, let copies of this Order be furnished to the concerned office of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) of this province.
So ordered.
August 10, 2021, Initao, Misamis Oriental.
ARTHUR L. ABUNDIENTE Acting Presiding Judge
The Court takes notice of the Home and Child Study Reports submitted by CSW Melinda C. Macumao-Nacario, in compliance with the Order of September 17, 2021. Let the Initial Hearing be set on January 17, 2022 at 8:30 in the morning before this Court located at Hall of Justice-Cagayan de Oro City, Goldridge Building, Masterson Avenue corner Pedro N. Roa Avenue, Upper Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City. Interested persons may file their opposition on or before the aforesaid date of hearing and to attend the hearing of the Petition. At the expense of the Petitioner, let this Order be published once a week for three (3) successive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in Cagayan de Oro City and the Province of Misamis Oriental. Petitioner is likewise ordered to have all its documentary evidence including its Judicial Affidavits and that of its witnesses pre-marked before the Acting Branch Clerk of Court to establish compliance with jurisdictional requirements on January 6, 2022 at 2:000 o’clock in the afternoon, failing which this shall not be calendared for initial hearing and/ or appropriate sanction imposed.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
Done this 10th day of December, 2021 in the City of Cagayan de Oro, Philippines. (SGD) EVELYN J. GAMOTIN-NERY Presiding Judge
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imported by Philippine power producers. “The ban causes concerns on the country’s supply of coal for power plants which, if insufficient, could lead to widespread blackouts,” the lawmaker warned. In Gatchalian’s view, part of the contingency measure that shall be employed by the DOE is to strictly implement the required 30-day minimum inventory requirement (MIR) that must be complied with by the power plant owners and operators. When it comes to easing cost impact on the electric bills of consumers and to fend off coal supply shortfalls, one course of action that the government and the industry players can pursue is to scout other possible sources of such fuel commodity. “The government should also consider looking for other suppliers especially in the coming weeks given the possible decline in stockpiles coming from Indonesia which could result in soaring coal prices,” the solon pointed out. Currently, the bulk of electricity being generated in the country is from coalfired power plants, hence, any fuel deficit fed on to these generating assets could trigger power service interruptions. That is a scenario that the c ou nt r y c an n ot af ford especially on the strike of scorching weather in the coming months as well as the May 2022 elections. Gatchalian specified that based on DOE’s data as of October 2021, the Philippines procured about 96.88-percent of its coal supply from Indonesia while Australia had a marginal share of 1.82-percent. Vietnam had 0.35-percent share and the balance of 0.94-percent had been from other coalimporting countries. The legislator similarly noted that of the 42.476 million metric tons of coal utilized across industries in the country last year, 69.51-percent had been imported; while 30.49-percent are from domestic sources. Gatchalian thus sounded off that “this could be a wakeup call,” as he emphasized that “the government should probably start rethinking and be more committed in reducing the share of coal by further diversifying our generation mix.”
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He emphasized that one urgent alternative the country can embrace will be to ramp up renewable energy (RE) installations, because running these facilities would not be subject to the unpredictability of policies from foreign suppliers.
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Bags of rice T h e Nat i o n a l Fo o d Authority (NFA-10) also shipped a total of 4,499 bags to NFA-7 to replenish the stocks there between December 28 and 30. E ach bag weig hs 50 kilograms and came from Bukidnon, Misamis Occidental, and Lanao del Norte, three of the top "palay” (unhusked rice) procuring areas of NFA-10. " T he t r ans fe rs we re coursed through marine transport; 1,800 bags were shipped from the ports of the cities of Ozamiz and Iligan while 2,700 bags were dispatched from the port of Cagayan de Oro City," the statement added. As o f Tu e s d ay, t h e remaining 1,600 bags are scheduled to be shipped as the NFA-10 committed to send a total of 6,100 bags to the typhoon-hit Central Visayas Region. In t h is c it y, Ac t i ng Administrator Teo doro Sabuga-a Jr. and City Social Welfare and Development's executive overseer Michael Christopher Fabello thanked food and beverage giant, Nestle Philippines, repres ente d by Human Resources specialist Christine Maybuena, for its more than PHP1 million worth of donation of goods intended for typhoon survivors. The goods included instant coffee, powdered milk, and powdered chocolate drink. Proposed law During his visit to this city last month, Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri said there was an urgent need for the two houses of Congress to pass legislation that will create the Department of Disaster Resilience (DDR). Zubiri said he filed Senate Bill 1139 or the Department of Disaster Resilience Act in 2019 when Taal Volcano erupted. Aside from SB 1139, Zubiri has also filed the National Mapping Act, to determine the country’s high-risk areas and danger zones. The lawmaker said he was dismayed that until now,
both Senate and the House of Representatives have not acted on his proposed legislation. With the DDR, Zubiri said response to calamities will be quicker as there will be a single government agency that will focus on response, rescue, and rehabilitation including the building of disaster-resilient infrastructure. “ We n e e d a g o - t o department where you can call up one secretary and mobilize the response with haste,” he said. After going around Visayas and Mindanao to hand out sacks of rice and evacuation tents to displaced residents, Zubiri noted the slow-moving delivery of assistance due to protocols, especially in the release of fuel. “In times of crisis, there should be no red tape, no unne cess ar y proto cols. Stumbling blocks and b ott l e n e c k s s h ou l d b e removed during the time of catastrophe,” he added. Among the complaints that he received from local officials and residents were the alleged sluggish action of the Department of Public Works and Highways in roadclearing and the Department of Energy on the restoration of power. To d ate, Zubi r i has donated 2,000 sacks of rice and 1,200 pieces of evacuation tents to displaced residents in Iloilo, Bacolod, Cebu, Bohol, Agusan del Sur, and the cities of Butuan and this city. (PNA)
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Moreno also ordered the police and barangay officials to implement the local ordinance on social distancing and wearing of masks in public places. “Our health indicators, the ADAR and two-week growth rate, are disturbingly rising. Conser vatively we must assume that the Omicron variant is already here,” Moreno said. Mo r e n o s a i d h e i s concerned that a surge of COVID-19 cases in Cagayan de Oro and other provinces in Region 10 would swamp the health systems in the city anew. Moreno pointed at the rising COVID-19 cases in Misamis Oriental and Iligan City, with 10 patients now confined at the Northern Mindanao Medical Center here, the main regional hospital.
He s ai d me chan i c a l v e nt i l at or s , w h i c h a re essential for COVID-19 treatment, are only available in hospitals in Cagayan de Oro. Moreno said to remedy the lack of beds, the entire fourth floor of the J.R. Borja Hospital has been converted for COVID-9 patients. He urged the ramping up of the vaccination for city residents and neighboring provinces to counter the Omicron threat. “We will accommodate any resident from the neighboring provinces to get their first, second and booster shots in Cagayan de Oro,” Moreno said. As of Jan. 4, the City Health Office reported that 440,339 out of the target 518,000 Kagay-anons for vaccination have already been given their first and second doses. (Froilan Gallardo / MindaNews)
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internet of things (IIoT), cloud computing, big data and artificial intelligence. Most SMEs expressed interest in deploying technolog y to optimize processes, ensure safety and security, facilitate quality management, and manage workforce training and collaboration. “SMEs represent more t han 90 p ercent of a l l companies globally and are the primary drivers of social mobility, creating seven out of 10 jobs. Unfortunately, these companies are struggling to embrace the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0). Larger businesses (with more than 500 employees) are six times more likely to use the industrial internet of things than SMEs. This risks exacerbating e c o n o m i c i n e q u a l i t y, stifling opportunities for social mobility and dragging down global industrial productivity,” the whitepaper released this month said. Remote work is the most prominent change in the way of doing business due to the pandemic. WEF said that a combination of on location and remote working is likely to become a permanent fe atu re t he l onge r t he crisis lasts. This increases the urgency for SMEs to embrace digital technology to adapt to the new reality, while attracting talent and remaining competitive.
But most SMEs are still at the low to moderate level of technological maturity, which prevents companies from fully benefiting from digital technologies, limits the potential return on investments of digitalization, and discourages widespread digitalization, the report observed. The most common challenge to digital transformation cited is financial constraints. Uncertainty in the business environment has led SMEs to focus more on short-term objectives and plans and on day-to-day operations and survival. “The Covid-19 crisis has forced companies to divert funds to other areas such as health and safety, and employment protection,” the paper said. Exacerbating this issue is a continued lack of access to financing for SMEs, as banks prefer to give loans to large enterprises due to the risk of default. Another important barrier is the lack of skilled labor needed to support digital transformation. Majority of respondents mentioned skill gaps in a wide range of areas, such as big data analytics, robotics technicians and information technology managers. In addition, SMEs are facing tough competition from larger companies in attracting workers. Infrastructure barriers noted include challenges relating to internet access and speed and a lack of availability of adequate data centers, especially in rural and remote regions. Respondents also highlighted the lack of availability of digital solutions in the domestic market, exacerbated by the lower level of research and development and innovation compared to advanced economies. Moreover, many SMEs are now focusing on local markets, which feature less intense competition compared to the global market. This reduces the incentives for SMEs to fully embrace innovation. The survey also revealed SMEs’ dissatisfaction with the level of government support. When asked about the most attractive instruments of state support to increase digital adoption, respondents said they preferred tax incentives, grants and subsidies, employment support, and debt financing. Further, an absence of industry standards increases both the actual and perceived costs of investing in digital technology and discourages SMEs from investing in digital technology. Solutions The report said there is plenty of potential for SMEs to use digital technology, and policy has an important role to play in promoting this uptake through a focus on providing financial support, improving labor skills and enhancing infrastructure. For one, the government could provide financial
support tools and measures to support the training and upskilling of workers. Meanwhile, making highspeed broadband internet available at a reasonable price and focusing on cybersecurity training and policies will also provide a conducive environment for greater te chnolog ica l adopt ion among businesses. “Building an effective ecosystem for SMEs has the potential to accelerate their adoption of digital technology. This requires key stakeholders such as industry, government, NGOs and academia to cooperate in improving the technological development of companies,” the report said. (PR)
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to prefer our services in 2022,” Ms. Basas said. PLDT Home Fib er subscribers may soon use the GigaLife App, which can be used as a one-stop application and engagement platform for other Smart customers. Subscribers can earn “GigaPoints” that can be converted to data offers, products, and devices.
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percent from 1.7428 percent in the previous auction. Total bids for the twoweek TDF amounted to P451.889 billion, bringing the bid coverage ratio to 1.8076. This tenor’s average rate slipped to 1.7760 percent from 1.8011 percent previously. In a statement, BSP Deputy Governor Francisco Dakila Jr. said results of the TDF auction this week “are in line with the expectation of normalization in cash demand as excess liquidity in the financial system gradually returns to the BSP’s deposit facilities.” “ The higher demand for the longer tenor further suppor ts the view that financial system liquidity is ver y ample. Looking ahead, the BSP’s monetary operations will remain guided by its assessment of the latest liquidity conditions and market developments,” he added. (PNA)
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In other words, people who are hurting inside usually react by hurting other people around them. In fact, most of our anger in one way or another is caused by some type of pain. Maybe you are still angry because of the ways you’ve been hurt or humiliated in your life. It may have happened years ago, but your emotional pain has not completely stopped. But the great news is if you will ask Jesus to come in to your heart and take control of your life, He can start healing your wounds. He will also give you the strength to forgive those people who hurt you. It is then that you can finally be free to move forward and start fully experiencing God’s beautiful plan for your life. Just think a minute.
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farming technologies called MASAGANA PROGRAMS, i.e., masagana-99 for rice, mas agana-55 for cor n, masaganang gulayan, and what have you. Such paradigm shift in agriculture from following the culture of nature’s and sustenance economy aptly called sustainable agriculture has been replaced by corporatecontrolled conventional agriculture. Where in the world can you find farmers who have no control of seeds EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late PRUMENCIO A. PELIÑO who died intestate on April 16, 2002 in Cagayan de Oro City the decedent at the time of his death left a certain parcel of land with Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-26762 situated in the District of Camaman-an, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of ONE HUNDRED SIXTY (160) SQUARE METERS, more or less, and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, filed by the heirs of PRUMENCIO A. PELIÑO, in favor of YVES JAY P. PELIÑO, per DOC #64; PAGE #3; BOOK #59; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. MARISSE GAY G. LICO-ARALDE. BWM: Dec. 24 & 31, 2021 & Jan. 7, 2022
EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTELEMENT BETWEEN HEIRS (MOTOR VEHICLE) KN O W A LL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late ISIDRO G. DADULAS, who died on __________________ at________________; that the said deceased died intestate without leaving any known debt which has remained unpaid or unsettled up to the present, and all the obligations incurred during his death were all paid and/or settled; that the said deceased at the time of his death, left a one (1) MOTOR VEHICLE more particularly described as follows, to wit; make: CHEVROLET SAIL, Type: SEDAN; Model No.: 2018; Plate No.:, Serial No.: LSGHD52H4JD078304; Engine No.: L2B*173464174*, Color: SILVER METALLIC; C.R No.: 100100000340935, and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTELEMENT BETWEEN HEIRS (MOTOR VEHICLE), filed by the heirs of ISIDRO G. DADULAS, per DOC #71; PAGE #15; BOOK #CLIV; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. JORGE S. MAGDAONG, JR. BWM: Dec. 31, Jan. 7 & 14, 2022
as all of the native varieties that can be grown organically, had been replaced by socalled high yielding varieties (HIVs) that can only be grown using chemical fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides. Don’t you know that our native varieties are now under the control of these corporations because they command high price in the USA for being healthy and organically grown, devoid of chemicals. Through colonialization then becoming a neo-colony, our country has been deprived of the culture of food selfsufficiency that had even created the 8th wonder of the world, the Rice Terraces in the Mountain Province. Through corporate globalization, food production has just been treated as BUSINESS for money-making by these corporations. In fact, when I visited my PhD-Holder sister in the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario, Canada, I read a book in the library that every time there is an over-supply of wheat, corporations will burn the excess production so as not to reduce the price through over-production; every time there is an overproduction of milk, the excess is thrown to the sea. When I discovered this so-called modern agriculture whose raizon d’ etre is just for profit that is being followed by the office that I was working for and whose then Secretary (the late Arturo Tangco) was the former Chairman of Planters’ Products, I tendered my resignation and formed a non-government organization to promote sustainable agriculture. Philippine agriculture has been subser vient to the interest of global corporations then and until now at the expense of the peasanty, the EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSON KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late ROSA PACALDO CANO-OS, on December 9, 2020, at Tipanoy, Iligan City, died single and intestate leaving a claim of deposits and other benefits at LANDBANK, Iligan City; that the time of the death of the above named decedent, she left no known debt, whatsoever, and this instrument does not involved real properties as none was left by the above named decedent at the time of her death, and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSON, filed by the heirs of ROSA PACALDO CANO-OS, per DOC #225; PAGE #45; BOOK #40; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. ROWELL E. VALLEDOR. BWM: January 7, 14 & 21, 2022
so-called “unsung heroes.” Let notice be served to one and all that food and ecological security is our most basic security. Having no more food and ecological security, let us reclaim our basic rights and exercise our common responsibilities to protect our food security. During these contemporaneous challenging times of climate change when our country has already lost it ecological integrity shown by the latest Typhoon Odette that has rendered more than 300,000 families homeless and hungry, we fear that our food insecurity has worsened. In fact, farming has become economically non-viable anymore as three of four young farmers have left farming already, going to the cities to work as janitors, drivers or waiters, or if beautiful, as dancers. One of the main reasons why farming has become non-viable anymore is because of the so-called Rice Tariffication Law that was passed two years ago by Senator Villar. Because of Rice Tariffication Law that has allowed the entry of cheaply produced rice from Thailand and Vietnam, many Filipino rice farmers have committed suicide dahil “baon na sa utang.” Why? Let’s go back to history. When the Asian Free Trade Agreement (AFTA) was signed in 1997, Asian countries prepared for the would-be economic competition that would happen in 2015 because of free-flowing of products. No less than the King of Thailand then took-off his kingly robe and crown and worked with the Thai farmers, telling them not to use chemicals as such kill the integrity of the soil and not to use tractors, as the carbon emissions contribute to climate change, adding to use carabaos as the wastes of t he c arab aos wou ld fertilizer the soil. Thus, the Thai farmers were able to reduce the production cost of rice to only P5 per kilo. In the Philippines, the five million rice farmers who have been tied-up by the Department of Agriculture to chemical-based farming are producing rice to about P15 to P20 per kilo. Thus, when rice tariffication allowed the entry of rice sold only at P10 per kilo, no way can our rice farmers compete. Senator Villar and Sec. William Dar, please pity our poor farmers! Most recently, during the height of the corn harvest, you allowed the entry of cheaply sold corn substitutes,
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to the detriment of the three million corn farmers. In fact, a farmer leader in Kibawe, Bukidnon committed suicide “dahil baon na sa utang.” Through conventional agriculture that is controlled by the oligarchs buying fertilizer (i.e., Ammonium Sulfate) in Ukraine at only P50 per bag but sold in Mindanao at P1,000 per bag because everything sold in this country passes at least five layers, no way can we liberate the farmers from the quagmire of poverty. M G A K A N D I DAT O, ANO BA TALAGA ANG PROGRAMA NINYO PARA SA MGA MAGSASAKA? WA L A ! D A H I L A N G MGA OLIGARCHS AND SUMOSUPORTA SA INYO PARA IPATULOY ANG KANILANG PAMIMIRA! P U RO KAYO S A L I TA . NILOLOKO NINYO ANG SAMBAYANAN PILIPINO! Pl e a s e t a ke note of this truism that corporate globalization is the problem, worse than the pandemic. Such is the death of democracy as it gives rise to corporate control and economic dictatorship. The world-renowned environmentalist activist and physicist Dr. Vandana Shiva and a friend has said that, “when economic dictatorship of the oligarchs is grafted onto representative electoral democracy, a toxic growth of religious fundamentalism and right-wing extremism is the result. Thus, corporate globalization leads not just to the death of democracy, but to the democracy of death, in which exclusion, hate and fear becomes the political means to mobilize votes and power.” If we will not exercise our right of suffrage for social transformation, elections will just be an exercise in futility – PANLOLOKO LAMANG! HOY GISING!
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from page 4 Oyo who had been managing the business conglomerate of the Uy brothers, is now running for Vice Governor of the province. In District 2, Congressman Alan Dujali had long quit the band of Alvarez and had set up a strong organization for HnP. Sr. Board Member Roy Catalan faces incumbent G over nor Jubahib w ho is backed up by oodles of campaign funds. The governor must have felt
the pinch that after nearly three years in office the provincial government gave favored barangay captains in the province brand new motorcycles each costing P120,000 for Christmas. These and the scandalous P32-million for merienda is something to reckon with. I doubt moreover whether these expenses will be appreciated by the electorates of Davao del Norte who would rather have “ayuda” than merienda for the governor’s guests and expensive motorcycles to lure the kapitans. But look, the Department o f Int e r i o r a n d L o c a l Government is not amused with the way Governor Jubahib is managing the resources of the province. The L o c a l G over nance Performance Management Division gave all provinces in Davao Region a passing mark in Financial Housekeeping except Davao del Norte. Among the six cities in the region, Tagum and Panabo of Davao del Norte also failed the standard. Mayors Alan Rellon of Tagum and Jose Relampagos of Panabo are Partido Reporma members. The LGPMD gave all 11 Davao de Oro towns, 10 towns of Davao Oriental and all nine towns of Davao del Sur passing marks. In Davao del Norte only five made it, namely Carmen, Braulio Dujali, Santo Tomas, New Corilla, and San Isidro while in Davao Occidental only Don Marcelino and Malita towns passed. HnP chair Mayor Inday Sara, who at this stage, is leading in all Vice Presidential surveys, had vowed to join the rallies of her HnP bets a commitment which will have a strong impact in Davao del Norte, once the stronghold but now the shaky bastion of an equally moribund Partido Reporma.
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livelihood of our fellow farmers)," Padilla said. Furthermore, Deputy Chief Minister Aleem Ali Solaiman, who also graced the event, said this program is proof that the government's funds are allocated to rightful projects and programs that will meet the needs of the Bangsamoro people. A l s o i n at t e n d a n c e in the momentous event are MP Abdullah "Bravo"
Macapaar, MP Marjanie Mimbantas, CDA Asec. Pendatun Disimban, BARMM Regional Prosecutor Atty. Rohairah Lao, Mr. Abdul Malik Hidalgo, MAFAR SDS Focal Ms. Ghalia Darping and her inspection team, Representatives of Lanao del Sur Gov. Mamintal Adiong Jr., Marawi City Mayor Majul Gandamra, MPW District Engr. Abolkhair Langilao, PD Atty. Khalid Ansano, BTA Lanao del Sur Satellite Office and other guests. Me a nw h i l e , a f t e r a thorough inspection and demonstration of the equipment, the office of Ramos spearheaded the actual distribution of the post-harvest facilities to the 31 beneficiaries coming from Lanao del Sur and Marawi City on December 31. (PR)
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Mindanao, and Caraga in the latter part of last year, “will likely result in a temporary uptick in the prices of food items and other necessities over the near term.” He thus believes that inflation for this and next ye ar wi l l st ay ne ar t he government’s 2-4 percent target band. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Wednesday reported f ur t her de celerat ion of domestic inflation rate in the last month of 2021 to 3.5 percent from monthago’s 4.2 percent, bringing the 12-month average to 4.5 percent. BSP’s December 2021 inflation forecast ranges from 3.5 to 4.3 percent. Diokno said monetary authorities “will have to include the typhoon’s impact into its projections once f i r m e st i mate s b e c ome available.” “At t h e s a m e t i m e , t h e i mpl e m e nt at i on of reconstruction efforts and rehabilitation programs in areas damaged by the storm will be essential to support economic recovery and prevent job losses,” he said. He added the central b a n k “s t a n d s re a d y t o maintain its accommodative monetary policy stance to supp or t t he e c onomy ’s recovery while guarding against any emerging risks to its price and financial stability objectives.” (PNA)
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BDO wins Asia’s Top Sustainability Advocates Award BDO Unibank was recently conferred with prestigious Asia’s Top Sustainability Advocates Award at the 2021 Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES) Awards, an event that features the finest corporate leaders in Asia. The award is given to companies that show genuine interest in the well-being of their stakeholders through corporate social responsibility initiatives that are integrated into policies and operations, with a high level of employee and top management involvement on community engagement, environment, and social empowerment programs. BDO is one of the only five awardees in the region and the only bank to receive the honors. "This recognition is a testament to how much BDO Unibank embodies the values of sustainability and incorporates them in everything the Bank does.
This inspires us to further elevate our sustainability efforts and make them more inclusive to benefit our various stakeholders," said Marla Garin-Alvarez, BDO vice president for its sustainability office. The ACES jury highlighted BDO’s Sustainable Finance program that funds renewable energy projects nationwide, and the BDO Foundation’s financial education program embedded in the public school K-12 curriculum, as pioneering initiatives to promote positive environmental and social impact in the country. This is a fitting followup to the recognition BDO received from ACES two years ago. In 2019, BDO was named a “worthy captain” of the Philippine banking industry after receiving the Industry Champion of the Year award during the 2019 ACES Awards. The Industry Champion of the Year is
BDO senior vice president and chief compliance officer Federico P. Tancongco received the ACES trophy in a virtual event.
presented to companies that “have a distinct competitive edge, set the industry trends, and have commendable best practices in place. Winners in this category have shown the ability to
evolve the focus of their enterprises along with the dynamic changes of the industries they serve.” BDO was also recognized for its leadership position across different business
segments, robust balance sheet, expansive market reach, the scope of innovative products and services, and sustainable growth. The ACES Awards is organized annually
by the MORS Group, an organization committed to assisting companies, corporate leaders, and eminent industrialists share a platform to exhibit leadership and sustainability excellence.