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Briefly Less fruits PRODUCTION of three major fruit crops — banana, calamansi and mango — declined in the first quarter while output of pineapple, the fourth major crop, rose, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). In its major fruit crops quarterly bulletin, the PSA said that banana output fell 2.4% year on year to 2.06 million metric tons (MT) in the first quarter. Davao Region accounted for 36.7% or 757,261 MT of the banana crop, followed by Northern Mindanao at 25.4% or 524,728 MT, and SOCCSKSARGEN (South Cotabato, Cotabato City, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, and General Santos City) at 12.4% or 256,560 MT.

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Iligan City’s mothballed steel plant rising again

By RUFFY MAGBANUA

LIGAN City — A new, state-of-the-art fully integrated steel mill is poised to rise again in this once touted as the industrial city of the south.

Iligan City Mayor Celso Regencia has acknowledged last week the intent of a foreign-funded consortium in the amount of 4-B euros for the rebirth of the new

National Steel Corporation. This development came as a big surprise after a series of failed investment proposals — mostly from Chinese groups — were presented before the

pandemic to Mayor Regencia for the plan to rebuild the defunct NSC. Mayor Regencia had expressed optimism the latest investment proposal would push through as it were considering the seriousness of the consortium to proceed amid the growing threat of Covid-19. “We are bullish with the development to re-construct PLANT/PAGE 11

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The new NSC steel mill similar to this one will rise at the same site in Iligan City.

Banana exports seen to slowdown in 2020 BANANA exports in 2020 are expected to decline 20% due to stronger competition, higher tariffs, and declining output and hectarage due to Panama disease, the

Buy local COMPANIES, business organizations, and members of the private sector launched the ‘Buyanihan’ program on Friday night to support the Department of Trade Industry’s (DTI) “Buy Local, Go Lokal” campaign. Initiated by the Association of Filipino Franchisers, Inc. (AFFI), the program promotes buying local products and services to help the country’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) revive their businesses amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez, in his speech during the 'Buyanihan' e-launch, said promoting the purchase of products and services of local MSMEs would increase and improve consumer confidence as the country gradually reopens the economy.

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HAZARDOUS. Wearing no gloves and some even without masks, despite the occupational risks, garbage collectors pick up the trash at the Cogon public market in Cagayan de Oro City. photo by froilan gallardo

$300-M loan for Agus-Pulangi rehab slated next year: WB THE World Bank said the estimated approval date of the $300-million (around P15 billion) loan to support the

Agus-Pulangi Hydropower Complex Rehabilitation Project is Sept. 29, 2021. The rehabilitation is

expected to restore AgusP u l ang i’s d e te r i or at i ng generating capacity, thereby REHAB/PAGE 10

TABO. The rural market system in the Municipality of Datu Piang in Maguindanao is as “normal” as it was before the COVID-19 pandemic. The tabo is held every Tuesday with farm produce coming from rural barangays. In this photo, the two heads of young turkey is sold for P2,500 while five heads of young poultry is sold for P650. The produce came from the small free range farms in Barangay Magaslong. The town remains free of COVID-19 as of press time. mindanews photo by jules l . benitez

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DTI launches online mall directory in Iligan ILIGAN City -- Residents of Iligan City can continue their shopping needs while staying in the comfort and safety of their homes with the introduction of Iligan Online Shop (IOS): Ang Online Mall sa mga Iliganon. Launched by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Lanao del Norte, IOS is an online directory of businesses in Iligan City that can be accessed through the Turistara mobile application or website. Registered businesses in Iligan City can have their business information and products or services displayed in the mobile application or website for free, giving customers a wide range of available products and services to

browse with and providing them further the option to order products or book appointment for services online. DTI Lanao del Norte Senior Trade and Industry Development Specialist Luz Galda, shared during the Para sa Negosyo ug Konsumante teleradio program of DTI Northern Mindanao, that part of the breakthrough goals of the provincial office was to put on-board the assisted micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) of Lanao del Norte to the digital platform. “Importante especially karon sa community quarantine nga atong businesses atong giencourage to embrace the digital platform or e-commerce platform

para mas maserve nila ang ilang mga negosyo," she said. “Permiro namingaw sila kay sa community quarantine wala kaayoy mga customers nga muadto sa ila businesses but later on narealize nila nga kung magpromote sila through a social media, mareach ra sa ilang mga customers ang ilang establishments og makaorder," Galda added. Iligan City merchants who are interested to register their products and services to the online mall directory can simply present their DTI business name registration and 2020 mayor’s business permit to the DTI Lanao del Norte office in Palao, Iligan City. The Iligan Online

Shop: Ang Online Mall sa mga Iliganon can be viewed on Turistara’s website at turistara.com or through its mobile

application that can be downloaded for free in Google Play Store or iOS. It is developed through the collaboration of DTI

Lanao del Norte and Minbits Corporation as the local IT solutions and networking company. (DTI-10/PIA ICIC)

TALAKAG, Bukidnon -- “We’re happy because we won’t be bothering our neighbors anymore,” one of the farmer-beneficiaries shared as he blissfully holds his new farm gear. It was a warm Tuesday, but twenty farmers and residents of a remote village in Talakag, Bukidnon endured the scorching heat and lined up under the booth of Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Bukidnon to receive their much-awaited knapsack sprayers as beneficiaries of the Livelihood Seeding Program-Pangkabuhayan sa Pagbangon at Ginhawa

(LSP-PBG). Like most of the residents in the community, farming has been the way of life for these beneficiaries. “Sukad pa sauna, pananom, mao na ang panarbaho (Even before, farming has been our work).” One farmerbeneficiary shared shyly before he made a quick exit after receiving his knapsack sprayer. Cassava, sweet potato, string beans and bitter gourd were just among the fresh produce they have been cultivating not just for their own consumption but also for sale in

neighboring barangays, including Talakag public market. While this may look like a comfortable routine, the farmers have their own setbacks with lack of fertilizer as the main issue. This limits their farming activity, leading them to rent knapsack sprayers from their neighbors for P100 per day to help curb their concern. “Usahay dili pahulam. Dili pa-abang (Sometimes they won’t let us borrow. Sometimes they won’t let us rent it),” a farmer shared. Their patience and continuous dedication of their farming livelihood eventually paid off as the twenty beneficiaries received their own knapsack sprayers from DTI Bukidnon during the regional launching of the Poverty Reduction, Livelihood and Employment Cluster (PRLEC) in Sitio Kibulag, Barangay Lantud, Talakag, Bukidnon on June 30, 2020. PRLEC is a cluster formed under the government’s Task Force CULTIVATING/PAGE 11

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Cagayan de Oro real estate still safe and sound An extraordinary online event focusing on Cagayan de Oro's real estate with the title â€œIs real estate still safe?â€? was held on July 08 2020. A first of a series of online events, organised by Zeeguro CdO and dedicated to the real estate industry in CdO and Misamis Oriental, it has shown very promising interest from local stakeholders and investors. There was an invitingly prestigious line-up of speakers with local tycoon Elpidio Paras, owner of Parasat Satellite TV, Seven Seas Waterpark Resort and Dahilaiyan Adventure Resort. Then it featured Irene Floro, immediate past president of Orochamber and owner of various businesses in the city engaged in seafood trading, security, education and construction. Further there was Architect Romolo Valentino

Nati the Chairman and Ceo of IDC (Italpinas Development Corporation), a listed real estate company that focuses on developing green buildings in new wave cities in the Philippines. And last there was Alejandro Manalac, a real estate legend in the country with his 3 terms as chairman and 3 as president of the National Real Estate Association (NREA) among other titles, representing Havitas Developments, his latest creation in which he serves as Chairman. Irene Floro was able to give the participants an overview on the economic situation of Cagayan de Oro and especially what has been done to mitigate the impact of the covid-19 economic crisis. She underlined how CdO was lucky to maintain a certain level of economic activity

unlike Metro Manila and preserve precious lifelines for businesses in the region. She also illustrated how Orochamber contributed in helping their associates and various stakeholders to overcome the hurdles of this difficult time. What was important for Irene Floro to state is how residential real estate in CdO has not been affected by the pandemic while commercial, tourism and F&B were more affected. Elpidio Paras was saying that in fact his leisure businesses in Dahilayan and in Opol have had to temporary close and that it has been a big loss for the group eventhough Parasat has grown its business with the increased demand in home entertainment and internet services. He also underlined how he took this as an opportunity for

upgrades and repairs at the leisure structures awaiting the ease of the restrictions imposed by the national IATF. Sitting on the local board of NEDA he has deep knowledge about the general impact on the economic growth of the region but he has also expressed optimism of a swift recovery once the restrictions are lifted. Romolo Nati underlined how, thanks to this lockdown experience, people now see and value their homes in a different way. Outdoor spaces such as balconies and terraces are now being seen as a precious musthave features so that if such an experience should ever repeat itself one can comfortably take a fresh breath of air and also enjoy the direct sunlight just outside his own unit. As an architect and developer he

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stressed that green and sustainable building should become the norm since enhanced natural ventilation and abundance of natural light are a safeguard from viruses like covid-19. Andy Manalac on the other hand pointed out that there have been economic crises before and that unlike the previous ones in 1997 and in 2008 this one does not affect the residential housing market even though he reckons that for retail properties it has been a hit for owners and tenants. As he has navigated through

different situations and moments real estate has always been a great asset to own and maybe now more than before people will want to put their hard earned money into a safe investment like a home. Overall the event has given optimism to investors which is a highly needed feeling amidst the fear and anxiety that the recent crisis has spread among the people. With the safety of one's home all stakeholders are confident to see a quick recovery and are ready to contribute to the bounce back of the whole country.

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Finding a lost masterpiece Think a minute… You are not one person but three: The person you think you are, the person others think you are, and the person you truly are. One day a man was looking in a used art shop. He picked up a painting that appeared very cheap. Then as he looked closer he saw another painting hidden underneath the cheap one. He knew that many valuable, lost masterpieces were hidden this way, so he bought it and hurried home to begin taking off the top cheap painting. After many hours of careful work, he could finally see a beautiful masterpiece of art that had been lost for years. Now it was finally restored to its original beauty. Each one of us is like that masterpiece painting. The original person you and I were created to be is hidden by what others think we are—and especially by the person we think we are. Our own wrong thinking about ourselves stops us from becoming the person we can truly and fully be. Almost everything we are and do in life comes from

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who otherwise have to go to the informal lenders or the so-called “5-6”. During the last three years, BanKo has committed more than P4 billion as part of BPI’s efforts to serve the marginalized. BankoMare Antonette’s partners are self-employed microentrepreneurs (SEMEs) doing business in and around the Municipality of Virac, in the island province of Catanduanes. The economy of Virac is sustained primarily by agriculture - the farming of rice, corn, bananas and root crops. The production of copra and abaca also provide additional income for the people. Fishing is also an essential industry, together with mining and lumber. On the whole, the SEMEs have been doing good business, financed by affordable and hassle-free loans arranged by Antonette. But COVID changed that. According to

BankoPare Jerry Ocray, (to whom Antonette reports) “Our clients experienced transportation problems during the lockdown. Because we are located on an island, we had difficulties in getting supplies and delivering goods, which drastically affected their cash flow.” In some areas, 80 per cent of the client-owned businesses had to close, hopefully only temporarily, because of the lockdown. At a crucial time like this, BanKoMares like Antonette continued to personally check on their “partners”, to service their banking needs and to create remedial programs to adjust the timing of the payment and manage the amount of the amortizations. Antonette shares, “Kailangang tignan natin kung ano ang magagawa natin para matulungan ang ating mga kliyente at ang kanilang mga

negosyo na makalampas sa pandemiya. Bigyan natin sila ng oras para kausapin at intindihin ang kanilang sitwasyon.” For its partners, BanKo has offered three types of assistance: 1. a rehabilitation fund – for qualified borrowers who need additional capital. 2. term extension – For borrowers who can not pay on due date, the term is extended with a lower amortization amount. 3. discount on interest – A fixed discount is granted to qualif ied borrowers depending on their principal loan amount. “ We s t a n d b y o u r commit ment to b e t he partners of the SEMEs, especially at a critical time like this. It is our duty as the chosen partner of our clients to enable them with the means to restart and recover. Angat tayo sa BanKo. ,” says BanKo BANKO/PAGE 11

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As COVID-19 quarantine requirements are eased by governments throughout the APAC region, the hospitality industry faces the prospect of reopening to a radical n e w n o r m a l . Ke e p i n g guests visually unaware and physically apart from your day-to-day housekeeping operations has always been a key element of hospitality. It is a source of professional pride and part of the magic required in presenting a seamless hotel

experience to guests. In the post-pandemic world, that prevailing logic has been turned on its head. No matter how rigorous you r pre v i ous hy g i e ne regimen, you will now need to conduct regular and thorough cleaning and disinfection throughout the day to satisfy heightened expectations of cleanliness. Your new approach will need to be carried out clearly to reassure everyone that you are doing all you can to maintain a safe and hygienic environment. Considerations for a Clean Hotel Whether your hotel was a quarantine location or has seen a significant decline in occupancy during lockdown, you want to be sure it’s safe upon returning to business as usual. You must conduct a deep cleaning of the property from top to bottom, including every surface and object

– with special emphasis on high-touch surfaces. However, first you need the right cleaning and hygiene products in place. There are several things to consider when selecting these solutions, including: • Efficacy and contact time: For extra reassurance, use hospital grade disinfectants that are specifically approved for use against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Products with a shorter contact time – one minute or less – are ideal. Technologies like Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide (AHP), are markedly safer and more efficient than the existing slower Quats-based (quaternary ammonium compounds) products, or those formulated on Hypochlorite or Peracetic acid. • Impact on surfaces and staff: Make sure products

not only inactivate viruses and kill bacteria and fungi, but are gentle on surfaces and safe for staff and guests. AHP achieves the balance of maximizing potency while minimizing toxicity, breaking down into water and oxygen just minutes after use. • Alcohol content: Clean hands help keep surfaces cleaner. The percentage of alcohol in hand sanitizer is key to its effectiveness. A registered product will provide assurance and its efficacy should be proven according to recognized standards, which could be either from local regulations, the United States EPA or FDA, or per European Norm protocols. An alcohol content of 60% is the minimum recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Use sanitizers that have more CLEANLINESS/PAGE 11

Simplicity eases suffering JHAN TIAFAU HURST the way we see ourselves in our mind. So if we want to change, we must go much deeper than just changing our actions and behavior; we must change what we think about ourselves. “Success and satisfaction is an ‘inside’ job!” Other people usually just see the surface—how we appear and act on the outside, or what we have achieved in school or in our job and career. But that is just a part of you. Only your Maker knows the total, real you hidden underneath what others and you yourself see. Only your Creator knows all the facts about you, inside and out, since He is the One Who LOST/PAGE 11

ACCIDENTS happen. And when they do, we unavoidably suffer. Some days ago, the very likeable celebrity, Kobe Bryant, died in a helicopter crash, together with his basketball-loving daughter and other companions. The world was practically thrown into deep grief. Even big, strong men shed tears. That’s what accidents provoke in us. Well, a few days after that accident, I also had mine, though a very minor one. I broke the rear glass of my car when I was backing up. I failed to see the tree branch that was on the way. When I heard the shattering of the glass, I inexplicably also felt shattered. I immediately knew I had a problem. The usual instant reaction is denial. “Oh, no!” that’s what we would instinctively say. And then follows a swift sigh of lamentation, as we realize that what we have held dear

is now lost, and all in a jiffy. Just a like that! Then we try to recover. I believe that the virtue of simplicity helps us greatly in our recovery from the pain of loss. It facilitates acceptance and would put us back on the road, so we can move on. It prevents us from falling into unnecessary worries and, God forbid, depression. And if that virtue is developed on the soil of our Christian faith, it would surely help us realize that accidents are still part of God’s providence and that they hold some beneficial meaning for us. Everything works for the good, we are told. (cfr. Rom 4, 28) In God’s providence, nothing happens by chance, but it’s up to us to realize that or not. Simplicity would help us to have a healthy sense of abandonment in the hands of God, fully trusting in

his merciful and all-wise providence. Let’s always remember those beautiful, reassuring passages in the Book of Ecclesiastes: “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot…” (3, 1-2) God is always in control. Yes, we need to develop this kind of simplicity. It fosters more faith in God. It’s not naivete. It’s not simply based on blind faith nor is it a case of fatalism. To be sure, God does not cause evil but allows it to happen due to our freedom and the limitations of the nature of things. But he can always derive good from evil. And if we are with him, we too can do the same. To be sure, God will always have the last word, and that word will always be

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ROY CIMAGALA what is good for us. There’s really no need to worry so much. Thes e tr uths of our Christian faith should always be on our mind and heart, so that whatever happens in our life, whether we are responsible for it or not, we can manage to survive and come out victorious and still joyful over the human suffering that accidents and ot he r m is for tu ne s SIMPLICITY/PAGE 11

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All-new Suzuki XL7

A BOLD face and tough body, the Suzuki XL7 is ready for spirited action. Every detail from rugged front bumper to LED headlamps and chrome grille accent shines with distinction. From athletic stance to deep shoulder line and protective moldings, the XL7 conveys confidence and driving pleasure.

Roof rails and seven-seater versatility also support your favorite activities. Driving pleasure is heightened by a sporty and wellcrafted interior. Feel your pulse quicken from the red, silver painted accents as well as carbonfiber-patterned material. Every detail inspires confidence and

deep satisfaction. In this roomy seven-seater, even third-row passengers enjoy plenty of legroom, elbowroom and headroom. When surf ’s up or friends call, simply raise or fold seats to find the right combination. Carry up to 199 liters of groceries and gear in the rear luggage area

even when there are passengers in the third row. The large tailgate opening makes loading and unloading easy and a 50:50 split luggage board expands storage versatility. The XL7 is powered by a 1,462 cc gasoline engine matted to a four-speed automatic transmission.

It produces a maximum output of 103 horsepower and maximum torque of 138 newton meters. In an emergency braking situation, the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) keeps tires from locking up and supports the driver to maintain steering ability. In addition, Electric Brake force Distribution (EBD) shortens the braking distance by optimally distributing force to the front and rear wheels if there is a large load, such as when the car is full of passengers. The structures of the XL7’s bonnet, front windscreen wiper area, front bumper and other parts

absorb impact with the aim of mitigating head and leg injuries in the event of a collision with a pedestrian. The XL7’s body design is centered around on Suzuki’s TECT concept, resulting in a structure that efficiently absorbs and disperses energy in an event of a collision. The load paths beneath the engine compartment further mitigates collision damage. The All New XL7 is priced at an SRP of Php1,068,000.00 and comes in desirable colorways with new additions, Brave Khaki and Snow White both in pearl finish, while Magma Gray and Sunrise Orange.

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In the photo is PLt.Col.Edison V. Revita (right) posed with Patag Barangay Administrator Allan Roy Sambaan.

PLt.Col. Revita is responsible in adopting leukemia patients from LEUPAPO Incorporated(Leukemia Patients and Parents Association,Inc. )by giving out financial support for their livelihood store erected at the premises of the training center dubbed as: "HONESTY STORE". The concept of the store is a training ground for police trainees inculcating them to be honest in buying foods sold at the store without cashier. Buyer just leave their payment in a cash box equivalent to the price of the purchase since the store has no store keeper and cashier. The said store is an initiative of Revita to help find the members of LEUPAPO, a non government organization whose mission is to facilitate leukemia patients who came from different places in Mindanao, for their source of income in order to pay the required daily needs.

In this photo, Department of Tourism Region 10 Director Marie Elaine Salvana Unchuan (Center) posed with Misamis Oriental Governor Yevgeny Vincente Emano (right) and Misamis Oriental Provincial Tourism Department Head Atty.Jeffrey Saclot during the opening of Kuyamis Festival.

Regional Director May Salvana Unchuan Department of Tourism Region 10 Category: Civil Service

Cdt.Lt.Col. Edison Velo Revita Regional Training Director Police Regional Training School Northern Mindanao Regional Training Center Patag, Cagayan de Oro City Category: Law Enforcement

Engr. Rey Peter B. Gille Assistant Regional Director Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region 10 Gille was rise from his rank as Engineering Assistant in January 1982 as Contractual at DPWH Bukidnon 1st District and become a temporary Civil Engineer in November 1982 assigned at the Office of the Regional Director in DPWH 10 Regional Office. He got his permanent Civil Engineer position on December 1983 or a year after his temporary post and assigned at DPWH10 Regional Office's Maintenance

Division. From then, he rose to Engineer III to IV from July 1989 to July 2006. On July 12,2006, he assume his new post as District Engineer (DE) in 1st District of Bukidnon and became Assistant Regional Director last March this year. This shows his dedication and commitment to his work in DPWH aside from his community service as member of the Brotherhood of Eagles and as a Mason.

Photo shows DPWH-10 ARD Rey Peter B.Gille(center)posed inside his Office with Eagles John del Bando(left)and Ferdie Bernasor (right)

RD May as fondly called by people closed to her is responsible by identifying some Farm Tourism potential in Region 10 and promoting Dive Tourism in the potential dive spots such as Camiguin were a 1st ever international Dive Photography Contest was successfully hosted by the Province just this year. DoT-10 was also exploring new dive

spots in the province of Misamis Oriental, Misamis Occidental and Lanao del Norte. In addition to these new tourism promotion, DoT -10 is also promoting the diversity of Halal Food in Northern Mindanao. For COVID-19 response in Northern Mindanao,DoT 10 already facilitated 11 sweeper operations for foreign stranded

tourists.More than 900 assisted and 700 sent home.The office was also able to assist inbound and outbound Locally Stranded Individuals (LSI's) with the Inter Agency Task Force (IATF) allied agencies and had initial assistance to Overseas Filipino Workers(OFW) homecoming to the region with the coordination with OWWA.

Collector John Simon Customs Collector Bureau of Customs Northern Mindanao Cagayan de Oro Port and Mindanao Container Port of Tagoloan,Misamis Oriental Collector John Simon is responsible for the investigation of illegally shipped waste from South

Korea to the ground of Verde Soko,a South Korean Manufacturing industry located at Sta.

Bureau of Customs Collector John Simon

Ana Tagoloan,Misamis Oriental. Almost 5,000 tons of trash was now sent back to South Korea consist of household waste and shredded plastics that arrived in the province of Misamis Oriental July of 2018. During his time as Customs Collector,he hit an unprecedented collection as the biggest in history from both Cagayan de Oro Port and Mindanao Container Port. Amidst the pandemic COVID-19 crisis, the port of Cagayan de Oro,Sub port of Iligan and Ozamis Cities and Mindanao Container Terminal hit the revenue collection target for the month of June wherein they had a surplus of Php 1,067,908,225.48 or a percentage of 55.39% from their actual collection target of Php1,928,000,000.00. Their June 2020 actual collection is amounting to Php2,995,908,255.48.

NOTE: BUT DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC,THE AWARDING CEREMONY HAS BEEN MOVE AND THE DATE OF AWARDS PROGRAM TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON.

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THRIVING IN THE NEW NORMAL IN EDUCATION PARAIDA D. ORANGOT Kauswagan Central School

COVID – 19 Pandemic has brought so much gaps among schools in term of access, quality and efficiency. Almost 50% of dropped of enrolment basing on the enrolment survey conducted by the teachers. Supp or t for te achers, students, and education, in general during the Operation Brigada Eskwela and Oplan Balik Eskwela were greatly affected, as even stakeholders are also in need of help. Meaning there is less support from stakeholders, since they themselves are also in dire need of help from the government. But amidst this pandemic, DepEd is never threatened to operationalize every public school, it is strong enough believing in its Mantra: Education Must Continue, and no one should be left behind. At this point of the pandemic, thriving in the New Normal in Education is here to stay. In reality, our general public were not ready for this new set-up and a lot of our parents were overwhelmed by the things that they have to do with their children. On the other hand, our learners are to adopt brand new learning experiences. Learnings outside the 4 walls of their classroom and beyond the context of their books; and above all they are to be responsible of their self-learning encounters. Teachers also were not spared in this pandemic as they spent overnights preparing the Modules and Learners Activity Sheets and created other possible offline activities to ignite our learners in the new normal arena of teaching. And so what are the new in the NEW NORMAL in Education? What does it bring our educational system? And how can each of us make this New Normal workable at our advantage? In the New Normal, there is a Shift of learning space. Teachers transform how they teach both online and offline. Creativity has

no limit, there is video takings of actual teaching demonstrations, there radio broadcasting with teachers anchoring on air the usual classroom activities, there is Modularbased for distance learning tackling the Most Essential Competencies supported with Self-Learners Activity Sheets, there is portfolio preparation and many more innovations that were prepared to make learning accessible at all possible ways and this may lead to Shift of delivery. As schools explore these possibilities for partnership, school leaders and administrators always have in mind the need to maintain and guard the effective delivery of learning. In the New Normal, there is a Shift of responsibility. T h e c onve rge nt w ay s transforming education is, it is the teacher alone who does the teaching. In the so called new normal, all walks of lives are responsible of the education of our learners. A stronger home and school partnership must be established to facilitate better and more meaningful flow of learning. Collaboration, communication and teamwork are keys to make the goals achievable. Shift of responsibility, eventually means that parents, teachers, and the entire community can navigate and make education possible at this time of COVID. Shift of learning evaluations at this point of the pandemic, assessments and grades are seemed to be controversial topics to both parents and school community. This is a right time to do personal reflections on the best manner where we can give due credits to the desire of our learners to learn. As we embrace the new normal, let’s put in mind that the evaluation will eventually be measured not on answered test paper but it is on how big is the heart you putted into every accomplished thing.

To fly or not to fly amidst COVID OVER the past several years, movies about a virus that wiped-out the world’s population or turned everyone into zombies, or both, depicted airlines and air travelers as the ideal carriers. Today, as the world grapples with a real-live pandemic, concerns over whether fiction is fact have arisen, which begs the question: is it safe to fly? In reality, airlines like Cebu Pacific are part of a much broader aviation industry where there are many other layers of safety in place. And the entire aviation industry is not letting their guard down—beefing-up the already stringent safety measures to alleviate concerns of passengers regarding air travel. HEPA filters keep cabin air fresh and clean Some people think that the airplane cabin is just like any other enclosed airconditioned space, like a restaurant or an office. However, even if passengers are seated next to each other, the chances of transmission of contaminants like coronavirus from breathing in cabin air is reduced. This is because the air flows or circulates inside the cabin vertically, with “used air” pushed out of the cabin, and

fresh air comes in from outside, passing through a filtration process all the time. Cebu Pacific jets are equipped with hospital-grade High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters. These effectively circulate clean air every three (3) minutes, and eliminate microscopic particles such as bacteria, viruses and fungi with 99.99% efficiency. Multiple biosafety measures are in place Cebu Pacific has also adapted a layered approach to biosafety measures to help curb the spread of the virus onboard. The moment a passenger enters the airport, checks-in, goes to the pre-departure area, up until boarding of the aircraft, the airline constantly reminds its passengers to follow floor markers placed as a guide for them to observe social distancing, while always having their face masks on. And unlike any other indoor space or modes of transportation, research conducted by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) shows that the condition in the air cabin makes transmission of virus difficult, as airflow exchange rates and directions are less conducive to droplet

spread. Seat backs also act as a solid barrier that directs the flow of cabin air in one direction, straight to the filters. Aircraft is cleaned and disinfected extensively All our aircraft also undergo extensive disinfection, which are performed by Bureau of Quarantine-certified personnel. They use Airbus-approved disinfectant, proven to be effective against viruses, including the coronavirus. Lavatories are also cleaned by the crew members every 30 minutes while in flight. Keep in mind precautions before traveling EveryJuan has an active role in protecting themselves

and fellow travelers from the virus. Before scheduled flights, passengers must ensure they are well enough to travel. Prepare face masks and bring an alcoholbased hand sanitizer (100mL maximum) to disinfect hands and belongings anytime. And it is imperative that everyone washes their hands properly at all times and avoids touching their mouth, eyes and nose. Rest assured, Cebu Pacific remains committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of staff and passengers are prioritized. For more information on the airline’s safety procedures and flight updates, visit www. cebupacificair.com.

How Shutdowns Came to My Child’s Fragile School Community BY ELMIE D. QUIMSON, Teacher III Catadman Elementary School Division of Ozamis City

THE COVID-19 pandemic has caused a series of traumas that make each of us rethink the meaning of our humanity. The decision to close schools is another significant sacrifice: 87% of all the world’s students — well over a billion and a half young people — are now unable to attend class because of nationwide school closures in 165 countries. As is so often the case with human nature, when we are deprived of

something, its value becomes clear. Education is about much more than just classroom learning. For millions of children and youth, schools are a lifeline of opportunity as well as a shield. Classrooms offer protection — or at least a reprieve — from violence, exploitation and other difficult circumstances. When schools shut down for more than a few weeks, early marriages increase, more children are recruited

into militias, sexual exploitation of girls and young women rises, teenage pregnancies increase, and child labor rises. The converse is also true: education significantly improves not only the life prospects of individuals, but the stability and prosperity of whole societies. Without urgent practical assistance, some of the children left without schooling worldwide due to the coronavirus may never set foot in a classroom again.

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Chairman Alberto Paterno F. Bacani said banana exports in 2020 will decline to 165 million boxes compared with 195 million boxes in 2019. “The banana export value in 2020 will be around $1.65 billion, lower than the $1.95 billion in 2019,” Mr. Bacani said. Mr. Bacani said the market share of Philippine banana exports in various countries has declined, with Japan, China, and South Korea admitting more product from Vietnam, Cambodia, Ecuador, Peru, and Guatemala. Mr. Bacani said that in 2019, Philippine banana exports held 65.8% of the South Korean market, down from 76.9% 2018, after inroads made by Ecuador and Guatemala. Mr. Bacani added that bananas from the Philippines are charged higher tariffs. “If you lo ok at our neighboring countries like Vietnam, their tariff rates for the South Korean market by 2021 will be at 9% while Colombia will be at 0%. Meanwhile, the Philippines is at 30%,” Mr. Bacani said. “Definitely, it is going to discourage importers from sourcing from the Philippines due to the high tariff rates,” Mr. Bacani said. Further, Mr. Bacani said that China has overtaken Japan as the number one market for Philippine bananas.

“C h i n a b e c a m e t h e top banana export market due to friendly and warm relations of the current administration with the Chinese government,” Mr. Bacani said. However, Mr. Bacani said Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and Ecuador will be competing for share in China. “There is potential for Cambodia and Vietnam to be big banana exporters because they have lots of land that is also well-irrigated,” Mr. Bacani said. “In particular, our Asian neighbors enjoy a logistical a d v a nt a g e a g a i n s t t h e Philippines because they are close to China. You just need to transport the fruit to the border. They really save money on freight,” Mr. Bacani said. In addition, Mr. Bacani said the national government needs to help the banana export industry with research on fighting Panama disease. “We have been doing our own research on how to combat Panama disease. But we really need the government’s help in solving the problem,” Mr. Bacani said. Mr. Bacani urged the national government to help the banana export industry to survive, amid better global competition and political hurdles. “This is no longer an issue of one Philippine banana company competing against another company. It is the Philippines against the world. Our government should take

notice,” Mr. Bacani said. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, fresh banana exports were the Philippines’ top agricultural export commodity in 2019, valued at $1.93 billion.

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raising the share of clean energy in Mindanao. According to a document posted on its website Wednesday, the World Bank will appraise the project in July 2021. It said rehabilitation of the Agus-Pulangi Hydropower C omplex was proposed as the seven run-of-river hydropower plants (HPPs) are nearing the end of their operational life and have become “highly inefficient,” while the deteriorating infrastructure poses “significant safety risks.” T he proj e c t w i l l b e implemented in two parts, the rehabilitation of the power units and infrastructure of the Agus-Pulangi Hydropower Complex, and extension of capacity building and implementation support to the implementing agencies: the National Power Corp. ( N P C ) a n d t h e Pow e r Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. “The rehabilitation will include generating and auxiliary equipment, control systems, civil structures and hydro-mechanical equipment and penstocks. Works will also be included to address key safety issues for the HPPs

to meet international safety standards,” the document read. The scope of rehabilitation will pursue three options depending on the condition of the facilities: restoring capacity and extending the operational lives of the power units; increasing the capacity and energy production on top of the first option; or additional rehabilitation in the event of potential flooding of the midstream Balo-i floodplains. For the second component, the World Bank said the loan will also fund technical consultancy for the implementing agencies in project management and implementation. The document also laid out the bank’s assessment on the environmental and social impact of the project. The Agus-Pulangi Hydropower Complex has six plants on the Agus River and one on the Pulangi River. In the assessment, the bank said the project entails social risks largely due to the complex social context, including disputes on land and access to resources; armed conflict and violence; the presence of indigenous people opposing dam construction due to the impact on the Pulangi River. “The CSO (civil society organizations) that sits on the Agus Hydropower Complex Multipartite Monitoring Board — Save Lake Lanao Movement — has disagreed with the NPC over the

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implementation of these conditions, particularly on reforestation and irrigation. Potential legacy issues will be assessed as part of the ESIA (environmental and social impact assessment),” it said. The World Bank said it has no engagement with NPC so far and the implementing agency will have to strengthen its environmental unit to meet the requirements of the bank’s Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) standards. It said local governments and officials will also be trained to improve their awareness and capacity to comply with the ESF norms. The World Bank gave the NPC a moderate rating on its capacity and commitment to manage the project’s risks and its familiarity with the Agus-Pulangi area. It said external risks are also expected to be moderate

for environmental concerns but are “substantial” on the social aspects due to ongoing conflicts. “While the expected project investments are expected to be relatively minor, mainly through rehabilitation or replacement of equipment, the project site is beset with complex social issues that may affect the outcomes of the project,” it said. “It is expected that all environmental and social (E&S) risk management plans will be prepared prior to Bank appraisal, and that the ESCP (Environmental and Social Commitment Plan) will focus on providing commitment around the implementation of these, including adequate resources and capacity building for managing E&S risks,” the bank said. — Beatrice M. Laforga

Republic of the Philippine REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 10TH Judicial Region BRANCH 24 Cagayan de Oro City

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION Ads-1004-0039-Gni Higaonon Indigenous Cultural Communities An ancestral Domain of the HIGAONON ICCs/IPs located in Barangays Awang, Bagocboc, Tingalan, Nangcaon, Cauyunan and Limunda, Municipality of Opol; and Barangays Mahayahay and Upper Malubog, Municipality of Manticao, Province of Misamis Oriental. Bounded on the Northeast, along lines 32-39, by Barangays Patag and Malanang, Municipality of Opol, Misamis Oriental; on the Southeast, along lines 39-45-1-5, by Iponan River and Cagayan de Oro City; on the Southwest, along lines 5-10, by Iponan River and Cagayan de Oro Cityland along lines 5-10, by Iponan River and Cagayan de Oro City and along lines 10-16, by ADs-1002-0017-Gni with CADT number R10-ILI-0117-212 of the HIGAONON ICCs in Iligan City and along lines 16-28, by Municipality of Manticao and Naawan, Misamis Oriental; and on the Northwest, along lines 28-32, by El Salvador City, Misamis Oriental.

PHILIPPINE SAVINGS BANK, Mortgagee,

Beginning at a point marked “1” on the plan, being S. 39 deg. 23’E., 2416.580m. from BKN-3629, “PPS 92” (NAMRIA), Barangay Tingalan, Municipality of Opol, Misamis Oriental thence;

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60 deg. 22 deg. 25 deg. 35 deg. 45 deg. 40 deg. 21 deg. 16 deg. 11 deg. 49 deg. 82 deg. 64 deg. 73 deg. 88 deg. 32 deg. 34 deg. 40 deg. 09 deg. 40 deg. 41 deg. 45 deg. 36 deg. 67 deg. 29 deg. 56 deg. 42 deg. 09 deg. 22 deg. 53 deg. 05 deg. 50 deg. 23 deg. 38 deg. 08 deg. 54 deg. 09 deg. 38 deg. 34 deg. 84 deg. 46 deg. 40 deg. 30 deg. 05 deg. 68 deg. 40 deg.

38’ W., 56’ W., 46’ W., 33’ W., 53’ W., 59’ W., 39’ W., 52’ W., 15’ W., 55’ W., 48’ W., 02’ W., 52’ W., 03’ W., 57’ W., 39’ W., 24’ E., 48’ W., 09’ E., 01’ E., 39’ E., 04’ E., 10’ E., 02’ E., 52’ E., 44’ E., 43’ W., 30’ E., 29’ E., 03’ E., 05’ E., 01’ E., 12’ E., 19’ E., 21’ E., 22’ E., 25’ E., 44’ W., 59’ W., 36’ W., 03’ W., 04’ W., 15’ W., 14’ W., 46’ W.,

1380.86 m. to point 803.43 m. to point 1010.42 m. to point 490.350 m. to point 401.090 m. to point 719.500 m. to point 1223.510 m. to point 1017.140 m. to point 710.790 m. to point 175.430 m. to point 1299.850 m. to point 469.480 m. to point 1886.780 m. to point 4186.720 m. to point 1314.860 m. to point 1096.470 m. to point 1584.680 m. to point 926.140 m. to point 437.450 m. to point 2134.510 m. to point 908.340 m. to point 588.430 m. to point 126.220 m. to point 1681.520 m. to point 1093.420 m. to point 631.890 m. to point 1149.350 m. to point 1452.170 m. to point 3879.170 m. to point 3031.180 m. to point 5371.000 m. to point 4106.530 m. to point 1823.130 m. to point 524.760 m. to point 1815.860 m. to point 1228.630 m. to point 2278.010 m. to point 2285.780 m. to point 2115.400 m. to point 2318.830 m. to point 1190.540 m. to point 826.390 m. to point 1357.170 m. to point 685.570 m. to point 1008.860 m. to point

2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12; 13: 14; 15; 16; 17; 18: 19; 20; 21; 22; 23; 24; 25; 26; 27; 28; 29; 30; 31; 32; 33; 34; 35; 36; 37; 38; 39; 40; 41; 42; 43; 44; 45; 1;

Containing an area of EIGHTEEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY-EIGHT and 4832/10000 (18,788.4832) hectares more or less. All corners referred to are indicated on the plan and marked on the ground as follows: corner nos. 11-16 are “old ADBM” rectangular parallelepiped (25x25x100 cm.) concrete monuments and are identical to corner nos. 18,17,15,14,13 of Ads-1002-0017-Gni and all the rest by “ADBM” rectangular parallelepiped (25x25x100cm.) concrete monuments. Bearing is “PRS 92”, GRID. The said survey was executed by the NCIP Geodetic Engineers ELISUR T. PAILDEN and PILMORE J. SALAC, on August 2-31, 2018.

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FILE NO. 2020-852

FOR:EJF OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE UNDER ACT 3135

SHIM C. SUAN, married to ROXAN R. SUAN Mortgagors. x------------------------------------------------/ SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALE Upon extra-judicial for sale under ACT 3135 as amended filed by PHILIPPINE SAVINGS BANK, mortgagee, against SHIM C. SUAN married, to ROXAN R. SUAN, mortgagors, resident of Block 45, Lot 3, Pag-ibig City Subdivision, Kisanlu, Iponan, Cagayan de Oro City, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of June 11, 2020, amounts to (Php 694,024.36) excluding penalties, charges, attorney’s fees and expenses of foreclosure, the undersigned sheriff will sell at Public Auction on August 10, 2020 at 9:00 A.M or soon thereafter at RTC Branch 24, Hall of Justice Building, Cagayan de Oro City, to the highest bidder, for CASH and in Philippine Currency, the properties with all its improvements to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 137-2019006927 A parcel of land, (Lot No. 2, Block No. 23, Plan No. PCS-10-004587, portion of Block 27, PSD-10-040101; Block 26, PSD-10-042128; Lot 7-A-1, PSD-10-062039, Located at Canitoan, Cagayan de Oro City, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY (150) SQUARE METERS MORE OR LESS. Prospective buyers may investigate for themselves, in the event of Auction Sale cannot take place for whatever legal reason the sale will proceed on the following day, without further notice, posting and publication, the title here in above describe and encumbrance thereon, if any there be.

Prepared by:

(SGD) ELISUR T. PAILDEN Engineer II COP, Survey Team

Published by: BWM: June 29, July 6 & 13, 2020

(SGD) ENGR. CHONA B. LABAON Provincial Officer, Misamis Oriental

Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, June 25, 2020

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(SGD) TERESITO C. ESTENZO Sheriff IV

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Lost... from page 4

Who custom-made you to be a one-of-a-kind masterpiece who fills a special place in the world. Jesus is the only One Who can show you the person He designed you to be and help you actually become that person. Won’t you ask Him to forgive you for your wrong thinking and living? He can start changing your mind and heart today, so you can start becoming everything He created you to be. Just think a minute…

BanKo... from page 4

President, Jerome Minglana. BanKo Head of Financial Inclusion and Microfinance Loans Rodolfo Mabiasen, Jr. adds, “Our clients need our support and guidance especially during these trying times. We understand their situation, and as their partner, we are here to help them survive and start over for their families.” BPI Family Bank @ 35 Last week, BPI Family Bank, the country’s largest thrift bank obser ved a significant milestone. In what was considered the largest merger in Philippine banking history at the time, Bank of the Philippine Islands acquired sometime in 1985 Family Saving Bank and Trust Co, a universal bank positioned in the consumer banking sector. Immediately thereafter, on July 1, 1985, the then Central Bank authorized BPI Family Savings Bank (BPI Family) to operate as a thrift bank. This gave BPI a strong retail network and an extensive online system that reinforced the bank’s pioneering efforts in automated teller machines. In 2013, BPI Family launched its first credit card. In 2019, the bank listed its maiden bond issue (P9.6B) in the Philippine Dealing Exchange and on July 2, 2020, BPI Family launched a new loan product, Step Up Pay Plan, especially designed to meet client needs during the challenging times of COVID 19. In his anniversar y message to BPI Family Bank employees, Chair Cezar P. Consing said: “This celebration of BPI Family’s anniversary is an act of defiance. We defy the disease, we defy indifference, we defy complacency, we defy the dearth of resources to deal with the crisis. It is also an act faith – faith in ourselves, faith in one another, faith in our families, faith in our clients, faith in our institution and ultimately faith in God.” For her part, BPI Family Bank President Maria Cristina “Ginbee” Go said: “BPI Family remains true to its mission to enable the Filipino family to progress in life and believe in their ability to achieve their dreams.” She added: “The past three-and-a-half months have been defining moments for us, as a people, as a country, and, likewise for us, as a bank…. One of the things we’ve learned is that family is indeed

the basic unit of society. Stronger families make for a stronger community. Stronger communities make for a stronger country.” A s B P I F a m i l y ’s anniversary poster confidently proclaims: “We rise as One Family.” Disclosure: The writer serves in the boards of BPI and BPI Direct BanKo as an Independent Director. Note: You may wish to share the foregoing via Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn.

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than 70% alcohol content to ensure a faster kill rate. • Your provider : It’s i mp or t ant to on ly us e registered products from an experienced supplier. In addition to suggesting the appropriate products, a trusted hygiene provider can offer advice and direction for your hygiene program. Don’t buy ineffective, unproven products from an unfamiliar source. A Deep Dive into Environmental Hygiene Best Practices Once you are confident you have the right solutions on hand, involve all staff in the deep cleaning process, including housekeeping, food service, maintenance and engineering. First, train them on enhanced cleaning and hygiene guidelines to ensure they are consistent in following protocols. As part of this training, you should also educate staff regarding protocols if a case of COVID-19 arises. Take the opportunity to map out best practices for each area of the property, including the lobby, public areas, guest rooms, restaurants and bars, leisure and business spaces and on-premise laundries. For example, ensure disinfection of hard floors, walls, and ceilings and clean carpet. Kitchens and dining areas will involve specific deep cleaning procedures. Clean all food and non-food contact surfaces, including areas frequently touched by hands to reduce risks. Then, check that dishwashing equipment maintains proper operating temperatures and use the correct dosage of chemicals. Additionally, re vie w your laundry process to ensure hygiene compliance while optimizing the use of resources like water, ch e m i c a l s an d e n e rg y. Clean linen further drives assurance that your property is committed to cleanliness and guest wellbeing. Then, wash mattress covers, bed linens and curtains. Making the Invisible Visible It will no longer be enough to simply clean correctly; you must make processes that were previously invisible visible. Cleaning procedures that would have been hidden away, for fear of infringing on guest privacy and putting your brand reputation at risk must now be front and centre. While new measures are essential, some best practices, such as employee’s use of

masks and gloves, may not feel conducive to warm and welcoming hospitality. Howe ve r, t a k i ng e x t r a precautions shows guests and staff that their safety is your top priority. Incorporate the following best practices to enhance cleanliness and put guests at ease: • Ensure compliance: Staff members must comply with the basic protective measures recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). These include hand hygiene, physical distancing, avoiding touching eyes, nose and mouth, practicing respiratory hygiene and following advice to stay home and seek medical attention if symptoms arise. • Apply social distancing: Understanding and following s o cia l dist ancing r u les outlined by your local health authorities is essential. Assess specific risks and establish safe distances throughout your property. Ensure staff and guests are notified of any changes in requirements. Because maintaining social distancing will not be possible continuously, require staff to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) like masks. • Implement strict limits: C onsistent with social distancing, evaluate and enforce strict limits on occupancy for each area of the hotel. Distinguishing entrances and exit routes is essential for safe movement. Change the layouts of all common areas – including reception, restaurants and bars – to ensure a safe environment. • Promote hand hygiene: Effective hand hygiene is the greatest single measure your staff and guests can take to prevent the spread of pathogens. This means regularly and thoroughly cleaning hands with an alcohol-based hand sanitiser, or washing them with soap and water. Wall-mounted dispensers and free-standing hand hygiene stations offering alcohol-based hand sanitiser and disinfectant wipes should be accessible at all common touch points in corridors, lifts and entrances. Maintaining a Safe and Welcoming Environment The hospitality world has r a d i c a l ly change d. Implementing a rigorous env ironment a l hyg iene program, driven by clear and inclusive communication – with the right products and ongoing support from your supplier – is necessary to meet the new standard of clean. To drive continuous improvement, your property should regularly audit and monitor compliance with key protocols, preferably with a system that’s scalable and enables comparative reporting on performance related to guest satisfaction, quality and safety. This will help optimize your cleaning and hygiene practices and reduce the risks of cross contamination. Additionally, it’s important to show staff you care about employee morale. Inform employees of all the risk assessment and corrective

measures in place that protect their health. Enable them in their day-to-day tasks by providing enhanced operating procedures and wallcharts, online training courses, hand hygiene guidelines and solutions, the right PPE and easy access to non-food spill kits. With careful consideration about the types of products you r prop e r t y u s e s to maintain cleanliness and hand hygiene, staff-wide understanding of front-ofhouse and back-of-house procedures and a deliberate commitment to enhanced and visible safety standards, your hotel(s) has the best chance of future success.

shoot up to an unprecedented level of progress, Regencia added.

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to End Local Communist Armed C onf lict (TFELCAC) in order to achieve the whole-of-nation approach to end insurgency, w h i c h i s s t ipu l at e d i n Executive Order No. 70 of President Rodrigo Duterte. Aside from receiving the farm equipment, the beneficiaries also underwent an entrepreneurship seminar. Another batch of beneficiaries are scheduled to

undergo an entrepreneurial mind-setting and organic f ar mi ng s e mi nar to b e conducted by DTI provincial office in partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Aut hor it y ( T E SDA ) Bukidnon to increase their knowledge on new farming techniques and technologies. The remaining beneficiaries will also be provided with livelihood starter kits after the series of seminars. (DTI10/PIA Bukidnon) EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF THE LATE ROGELIO L. SIMBAHON WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE

Simplicity...

DEED OF SALE OF A PARTION OF INHERITED LAND

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

unavoidably cause. We have to be wary of the many elements and factors today that undermine this virtue of simplicity, and instead would lead us to get complicated in our thinking and behavior. The many advantages and conveniences that our new technologies offer, for example, can make us think that we do not need God anymore in dealing with our issues, our differences, our challenges and trials. We have to see to it that as we immerse ourselves more deeply in the world of the new technologies, we should immerse ourselves even more deeply in God, seeing to it that our prayer life is vibrant, our recourse to the sacraments continues, our spirit of sacrifice grows even more generously. We have to be wary of developing a false sense of entitlement that the new technologies can occasion in us. This will cut us from God and undermine the basic virtue of simplicity.

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That OLIVIA T. TANEO a resident of Zone 3 Brgy. Mauswagon, laguindingan, Misamis Oriental herein after reffered to as the Vendor-Seller A parcel of land situated in Brgy. Mauswagon Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental with Tax Declaration No. (TD/ARP) No. 08-18-0007-07844 consisting of TWO HUNDRED NINETY SQUARE METERS more or less and has been the subject of an DEED OF SALE OF A PARTION OF INHERITED LAND, filed by the Vendor in favor of CRISTALYN MEGALBIO-VACALARES, per DOC #463; PAGE #93; BOOK #2; Series of 2020, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. DWIGHT M. GALARRITA.

That the late ROGELIO L. SIMBAHON who died on Feb. 27, 2016 in Cagayan de Oro City, without any last will or testament; the said decedent, at the time of his death, left a parcel of land more particularly described as follows, to wit: TCT NO. T-32455 situated in the Barrio of Gusa , City of Cagayan de Oro City, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of FOUR HUNDRED (400) SQUARE METERS, more or less, and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF THE LATE ROGELIO L. SIMBAHON WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, filed by the heirs of ROGELIO L. SIMBAHON, per DOC #042; PAGE #09; BOOK #91; Series of 2018, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. JAMES KIUNISALA JUDITH-II.

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the mothballed NSC as this would place Iligan City once again in the country’s industrial map”, Regencia said. The reconstruction phase is set to start late this year by a leading European supplier of equipment and physical plants to the metal industry. The 400-hectare property of the old NSC is now owned by the city government of Iligan after undergoing a series of legal battles with bank liquidators. Settlement for the buyout of the property is now in the last ditch of negotiations with the consortium group. As a driver of economic g row t h , t h e n e w N S C is expected to generate thousands of jobs to the people of Iligan and the rest of the region. The country has lost its presence in the steel industry sector after the old NSC had experienced a series of downfalls, latest of which was in the hands of Global Steel, an Indian steel manufacturing group. With the revival of the old NSC into a modern steel making plant, the economy of Iligan City and the rest of Mindanao will definitely

EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SALE

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That the late FELY MABAO JACALAN, who died intestate on January 24, 2003 at Banbanon, Taboc, Opol, Misamis Oriental, died intestate without any last Will or Testament, and without any outstanding debts; that the deceased left a parcel of land, more particularly described hereunder: PORTION ONLY OF ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO.35 LOT 35852-E-1 and LOT 35852-B-1 (250 Square Meters, more or less) situated in the Sitio of Basac, Daco, Barrio of Malanang, Municipality of Opol, Province of Misamis Oriental, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of FIVE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FIFTY SEVEN (5,357) Square Meters, more or less and has been the subject of an EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SALE, filed by the heirs of FELY MABAO JACALAN, in favor of HEREMIAS G. LIMPAG and JOCELINDA G. LIMPAG, per DOC #394; PAGE #77; BOOK #11; Series of 2017, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. ALMIRA B. VALDEZ.

That the late FELY MABAO JACALAN, who died intestate on January 24, 2003 at Banbanon, Taboc, Opol, Misamis Oriental, died intestate without any last Will or Testament, and without any outstanding debts; that the deceased left a parcel of land, more particularly described hereunder: PORTION ONLY OF ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO.35 LOT 35852-A-1 and LOT 35852-B-1 (500 Square Meters, more or less) situated in the Sitio of Basac, Daco, Barrio of Malanang, Municipality of Opol, Province of Misamis Oriental, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of FIVE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FIFTY SEVEN (5,357) Square Meters, more or less and has been the subject of an EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SALE, filed by the heirs of FELY MABAO JACALAN, in favor of EDUARDO MARAON, JR. and STEPHANNE MARAON, per DOC #396; PAGE #78; BOOK #11; Series of 2017, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. ALMIRA B. VALDEZ.

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