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Briefly Kadayawan Fest DAVAO City – The local government has expressed confidence in earning back the over P56 million budget for the upcoming Kadayawan Festival 2022, the first major festival in the country to have a faceto-face celebration since the pandemic began. “It is most likely that the city can earn back the budget spent for this year's Kadayawan Festival in taxes,” Councilor Al Ryan Alejandre, concurrent Kadayawan spokesperson, said in an interview Monday. Of the city's budget, P52 million is for the Kadayawan-proper activities while P3 million is allotted for the revamp of the tribal villages.

Anti-child labor THE Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) 10 (Northern Mindanao) hailed the barangay government of Cugman in this city for establishing an anti-child labor ordinance. Emmanuel Toledo, DOLE-10 Cagayan de Oro City Field Office chief, said Barangay Cugman Ordinance 1, passed on May 16 this year, affirms the community's support for the agency's Child Labor Prevention and Elimination Program. “To prevent and eliminate child laborers in the city, Barangay Cugman's ordinance is the ideal example to be emulated by other villages,” Toledo said in a statement Friday.

Fuel subsidies SECTORS currently receiving fuel subsidies from the government will continue to get respite from the sustained increase of fuel prices, Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno said.

“We will continue the grant of the fuel subsidies to the affected parties like the drivers, the farmers, and the fisherfolk,” he said during a briefing at the Palace on Wednesday.

The government provided targeted subsidies amounting to P6,500 to lessen the impact of the surging oil prices on the affected sectors.

Oro Chamber Courtesy Call on the Indian Embassy (Manila) Left to right: Mr. Quivido Origines; Oro Chamber Pres. Ray Talimio, Jr; H.E. Ambassador Shambhu S. Kumaran; PCCI Region X Gov. Ruben A. Vegafria; First Secretary (Economic & Commerce) Nishikant Singh; & Queritess Q. Queja, Oro Chamber Executive Director. oro chamber photo

India, PH forge ties to hasten Covid recovery I

By MIKE BAÑOS, Editor-at-Large

N a bid to hasten recovery efforts in the wake of the global pandemic, the Indian Embassy is looking forward to increasing engagements and forging ties with regional business bodies in the Philippines.

“We do recognize the Philippines is a very large country, and a lot of business activities in the outreach have to happ en at t he regional level, and the Oro Chamber is one of the very first chambers that we have engaged and the outcomes have been very, very positive,” said Indian Ambassador to the Philippines Shambhu S. Kumaran in a pre-recorded

message during the 2nd Quarter General Membership Meeting of the Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation, Inc. (Oro Chamber) held Friday, July 8th at Upper Canitoan, Cagayan de Oro. Kumaran expressed his delight with how the budding relationship with the Oro Chamber which commenced RECOVERY/PAGE 5

MISS KAGAY-AN 2022. Contestants Ky Donaldson (1) and Chaoncy Azucena (2) smile for the news photographers during the Search for Talent of the Miss Cagayan de Oro 2022 on July 9, 2022. After two years absence, the annual beauty pageant is back, face to face. mindanews photo by froilan gallardo

MisOr guv to revive Miss Cagayan de Oro beauty 'back to basics' food pageant: 94 years and still counting security practices

By FROILAN GALLARDO, MindaNews

NEWLY-elected Misamis Oriental Governor Pedro M. Unabia vowed Monday to reintroduce “back to basics” agricultural practice to improve the province's food security and sustainability.

Agriculture development, he said, is an essential component of the government's poverty eradication program, which meant that every family can afford food on the table on a regular basis.

“C onsu lt at i ons w it h

municipal agriculturists are a priority, in line with the thrusts of PBBM (President Fe rd i n an d Marc o s Jr. ) about food security and food sustainability,” Unabia said during the inaugural c onv o c at i on c e re m ony Monday.

One of the interventions b eing lo oke d into, t he governor said, is the mainstreaming of backyard gardening, especially that it showed a promise in terms REVIVE/PAGE 7

LAUNCHED in 1928, the Miss Cagayan de Oro beauty pageant has survived World War 2 and COVID-19 and is back face-to-face after two years of pandemic lockdowns.

“A f te r t wo ye ars of absence, we are back,” Mags Cue, chief organizer of Miss Cagayan de Oro 2022 said.

Cue and the organizers presented 14 contestants during the talent portion here last Saturday.

She said the pageant will be face-to-face and available for public viewing on pageant

night on August 27. The pageant was suspended in 2020 due to the pandemic lockdowns but was done virtually in 2021.

The beauty pageant is a traditional part of the celebration of the Feast of San Augustine on August 28.

Historian Nanette Roa said the staging of Miss Cagayan de Oro pageant was stopped only during the Japanese occupation of the city in World War 2.

Roa said when liberation came, of f icials of then

municipal government of Cagayan de Oro decided to restage the pageant in 1946 to boost the morale of its citizens.

“That year, the title of Miss Cagayan de Oro was changed into Miss Star of Liberation,” Roa said.

She said most of the guests were American soldiers, officers and the Filipino guerillas who help liberate Cagayan de Oro from the Japanese.

As tribute to the beauty queen, Roa said they rode on board a decorated US PAGEANT/PAGE 7

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Siargao defers int'l surfing cup due to ‘Odette’ havoc

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IARGAO ISLAND – With recovery efforts still ongoing six months after the Typhoon Odette devastation, the local government of General Luna in Siargao Island, has decided to defer the staging of its international surfing competition.

General Luna, particularly the Cloud 9 surfing area, has been the venue of annual international surfing competitions in the past years, the last one being the 25th Siargao International Surfing Cup held in October 2019.

The yearly international water sports competition was interrupted in 2020 and 2021 following the coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic.

“There will be no international surfing competition this year,” General Luna Mayor Sol Matugas said in an interview Sunday (July 10), adding only local competitions will push through this year.

Matugas said the decision is based on the prevailing conditions in the municipality after the onslaught of “Odette” in December last year.

The typhoon completely destroyed the town's famous boardwalk, the view deck, and the other facilities at the Cloud 9 surfing area.

Matugas said the local government is expediting the repair of essential facilities in preparation for the planned localized surfing cup later this year. She said the local government has already granted tax holidays to local businesses up to December this year to help them recover from the typhoon onslaught.

“The tax holiday will run until December

this year,” the mayor added. Based on the February 8, 2022 data from the Post Disaster Needs Assessment provided by the Department of

Tourism in the Caraga Region (DOT-13), Typhoon Odette caused a total of over P1.6 billion in damages on the entire island.

General Luna incurred the biggest damage, placed at over P1.2 billion.

A total of 5,494 tourism workers were also affected SURFING/PAGE 7

DA-10 backs 2022 Mindanao Food Congress, OROBEST EXPO CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY --The Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Office (DA-FO)-10 through Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado, has expressed its support to the Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation, Inc. (Oro Chamber) in staging the 2022 Mindanao Food Congress and Oro Best Expo in this city, October

MUSABAQAH Activity, Promote Peace and Development Written by: SAHIRA D. MAPANDI

B efore pandemic, the Department of Education (DepEd), through the Bureau of Learning Delivery-Student Inclusion Division (BLD-SID), conducted the Musabaqah Skills Exhibition in all pu b l i c s c h o o l s e ve r y year. This is one of the best practices in school.

The Musabaqah aims to to provide the Arabic Language and Islamic Values Education (ALIVE) learners with opportunities

to showcase their skills and talents through exhibitions of their performance.

The categories for their exhibitions are: Harf touch, Arabic Spelling, Islamic Values Education Quiz Bee, Qur-an Memorization, Qur-an Reading, Call to Prayer, Choir, Oration, and Logo Making. The theme of this activity is to Respect for Equal Rights and Opp or tunities of Muslim Learners Towards Sustainable Peace.

In a recent meeting, DA10 expresses its support to the Oro Chamber for the forthcoming conduct of the 2022 Mindanao Food Congress and Oro Best Expo, to be held in October 2022.

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26-30, 2022.

In a meeting with the DA-RFO 10 Management, June 29, Ruben A. Vegafria, regional governor of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry Region 10 presented the rationale and objectives of the congress and expo.

Vegafria said the Oro Chamber partners with the Embassy of India in organizing the Mindanao Food Congress and Oro Best Expo this year.

The activity aims to gather Mindanao’s agrifishery and food industry stakeholders in one venue to forge ways forward in transforming, improving and sustaining Mindanao’s food supply chain amid the continuing adversities of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine War. For his part, Collado commits to helping Oro Chamber invite esteemed resource persons for the congress and urges DA-assisted Farmer Associations/Cooperatives and partners to be among the expo’s exhibitors.

The Oro Best Expo will feature the best food and agricultural products and services in the food sector, enabling micro, small and medium-scale enterprises in the region to forge future business partnerships and expand their market reach.

Participants of the 2022 Mindanao Food Congress will be attending plenary EXPO/PAGE 7

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PAL eyes expansion of Hong Kong services

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LAG carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is looking at expanding its services to and from Hong Kong as the special administrative region eases its Covid-19 restrictions.

Pre-pandemic, PAL used to operate six daily flights to/from Hong Kong. Currently, services to Hong Kong are only once daily.

"We look forward to

expanding our operations to and from Hong Kong as the situation improves and as restrictions ease," PAL spokesperson Cielo Villaluna told the Philippine News Agency (PNA) over the weekend.

Hong Kong authorities recently announced the scrapping of flight ban on airlines that have brought persons infected with the coronavirus. It still requires inbound

passengers to undergo hotel quarantine for seven days.

A shorter quarantine period is being studied by the Hong Kong government, according to reports.

"The strong clamor among stakeholders for an increase in flight frequency is expected," Villaluna said.

PAL's Regional Head for Greater China Joe

Kwok recently met with industry stakeholders in Hong Kong to provide an overview of PAL developments and recovery efforts, Villaluna said.

The team met with Filipino travel and trade associations and groups to assure them that health and safety standards in the Philippines are in place, she said.

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Cement firm sees ‘softer’ industry recovery in 2022 A LEADING cement manufacturer expects a "softer" recovery for the industry this year amid global economic challenges such as oil price hikes and increasing commodity prices.

Holcim Philippines president and chief executive officer Horia Adrain told the Philippine News Agency (PNA) that the cement industry would continue its recovery in 2022.

However, its pace would be softer compared to last year.

“We do expect the industry to still recover in pre-pandemic levels.

It has been recovering in 2021, and in 2022, we do expect that this will continue. Although with all these cost increases in fuel, electricity, not only that but everything, it will be

probably soft recovery,” Adrian said.

With the volatile oil prices in the global market, which have been increasing since the Russian invasion in Ukraine started in February, Adrian said the oil price hikes have “terrible” effects on the firm’s operation.

“It's a huge cost increase, sometimes even double,” the executive said, describing the impact of oil price hikes on the cement industry’s operating costs.

Adrian said Holcim’s push for circular economy by reusing existing materials and other waste as alternative fuel has helped in the efficiency of the company’s operation.

“Circularity has helped us

to improve the efficiency of our operations and to mitigate some of these costing,” he said.

Despite the challenging business environment, Adrian cited drivers for the cement industry’s growth, including the government’s intention to continue the “Build, Build, Build” infrastructure program of the Duterte administration.

“So probably, there will be infrastructure projects, schools, hospitals, roads, bridges, tunnels in Metro Manila that are being built,” he said.

He added that private consumption is also expected to pick up in the second half of the year, supporting the growth of the economy. (PNA)

Targeted fuel subsidies to continue: Diokno SECTORS currently receiving fuel subsidies from the government will continue to get respite from the sustained increase of fuel prices, Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno said.

“We will continue the grant of the fuel subsidies to the affected parties like the drivers, the farmers,

and the fisherfolk,” he said during a briefing at the Palace on Wednesday.

The government provided targeted subsidies amounting to P6,500 to lessen the impact of the surging oil prices on the affected sectors.

It has budgeted around P6.1 billion for this program for

the transportation and agriculture sectors.

Diokno said funds for the fuel subsidy will come from windfall tax, adding the current depreciation of the peso resulted in higher-peso value of oil imports thus, higher taxes for oil and fuel products.

He said since jumps in domestic inflation

Theme Park launched in Cagayan de Oro National High School-Junior High By: ANNABELLE D. TABILE

Araling Panlipunan teachers shared the joyous event in Cagayan de Oro National High School-Junior High School by putting up Theme Park around the school campus. It revitalizes the ambiance of the school with green plants and colourful flowers. As the coordinator, I remarked with much pride that the teachers of Araling Panlipunan have once united and shared one’s responsibilities as well.

Oneness, creativity, and camaraderie were very evident as we started in the installation and creation of the said park. I saw the enormous contribution of my colleagues who displayed their unwavering support with excitement in their faces hence, the theme park was successfully created and built.

My congratulations to the ARPAN teachers who collaborated and showed much efforts and with the undying assistance of our alumni who resided here and abroad, private organizations, friends and relatives who became part as partner stakeholders of the said project. Without you all this can never be realized.

Patience was tested amongst us, but we never give up nor discouraged yet we come up with a much applauded and a very transformed theme park as it was adjudged as one of the best parks.

Kudos and Mabuhay ARPAN teachers!

BEFORE AND AFTER

rate are not only due to higher oil prices but also supply issues for several products, like meat and fish, the government will also continue to import products that are facing supply constraints.

“And of course we will try to improve the transportation and logistics sectors,” he added.

The increase in oil prices in the international FUEL/PAGE 7

frequency will depend on the market demand out of Hong Kong. "The goal is to mount twice daily flights. It will all depend on the demand. Right now, once daily is fine," Villaluna quoted Kwok as saying.

PAL is also reviewing its cargo services procedures to enhance the process so it could add more flights.

"On the area of cargo, PAL Hong Kong is reviewing the procedure of acceptance of commerce cargo so it could eventually add up more flights," Villaluna said.

PAL continued its cargo operations out of Hong Kong even during the period when PAL was one of the banned carriers, she said. (PNA)

How can education help in the prevention of violence and in advancing peace?

Written by: SAHIRA D. MAPANDI

Every day, we witness the most difficult societal problems which are those that include the violence that is wreaking havoc on societies all around the world. The research of Bartleby suggests that group violence is practically predictable.

It t a kes many for ms, including conflicts between nations, conflicts between groups, group terrorism, and gang welfare. Every day, These various types of societal violence claim the lives of thousands of individuals each day. What can be done to alter this pattern and why is this happening? If we endeavor to comprehend the function of education, the various forms of violence that exist in our multicultural society can be prevented. The different types of violence that exist in our multicultural society can be barred if try to understand the role of education. The educators must distinguish the root causes of violence,

since education can be a critically important part of the process. We need to contemplate, that education can promote i nclus i on , st re ng t he n social unity, support the emotional development of children and help develop engaged citizens. That is why, leaders and educators mu st e xe c ute qu a l it y education, for example, the curriculum should promote multiple viewpoints and develop critical thinking skills. And the teachers should be recruited to represent a diverse range of social and ethnic groups and differing views within a society. Education must support each child as an individual with opinions, needs, and aspirations.

And the school should promote an atmosphere tolerance and harmony. To promote the positive face of education in preventing violence and in advancing peace, the policy-makers and the educators should cooperate.

Teaching during pandemic is like navigating without a road map By: REBECCA POSTRANO Education Program Supervisor Human Resource Development Division

Everybody in the working sector, including teachers, say that doing his work during the pandemic is something that all have not ever experienced in their lives.

Then, we found out that working together, being flexible and staying organized is necessary when it comes to teaching during a pandemic, because it is .like navigating without a road map.

We are not sure which is the right way or which is the wrong way.

The key terms of working together, being flexible and staying organized are now the main strength because for teachers and students teaching and learning has become difficult and unprecedented.

Students look up to teachers as the leaders of their classes, for the answers.

These days health protocols have been relaxed, and schools return sparingly to face-to-face learning with day schedules.

Still, teachers need to keep everything organized, seeing students on not repetitive days, and keeping things organized for on-line learners. Without the prescribed modules, it still takes a lot of time to make lessons that formally were in-person learning lessons and figuring out how to put them online so they can reach students

and the students can get something from them.

Seeing students every other day is what is most challenging for teachers. This is because some of them have no computers and no internet connections. The need of contacting students and families is another difficult task.

There is also a need for a creative way to make COVID-19 chore fun for students.

We can rely more on people skills, too.

The parents began to see the struggle that classroom teachers underwent for not seeing the usual things that happen in class. Such as seeing students struggle with the modules.

When students are at home, they don’t feel like they need to work, thus again the teachers call their students to check their Google Classroom for their assignments, trying to make sure that everything is getting done. Likewise, parents should encourage their children to make sure that they are reaching out to the teachers.

Teachers my tell their past selves to forget any traditional teaching techniques they’ve learned and to learn as much technology as possible because this is the new style of teaching and learning.

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Let Our People Bleed No More

KIM'S DREAM

The Mindanao war, the second longest war in the world that began in 16th century is the most tragic and horrible manifestation of “negative peace” aptly described as a condition where there is no on-going actual violence but the ingredients of conflict are present which can erupt anytime.

Negative peace comes and presents itself in many ways.

Where power and greed driven structures exist and tolerated with private armies as the vanguards as exemplified by the “Maguindanao Massacre;” where there are despotic leaders who belong to that category of those “whom the gods would like to destroy, they make mad first,” where poverty roars its ugly head stripping the communities of their human dignity; where the constituents have become beholden to the whims and caprices of politicians through their patronage politics; where social injustices are at its worst portrayed by farmers tilling the land not their own or using technologies and marketing beyond their control.

Where the Indigenous Pe opl e s are t re ate d as “disposable waste,” and through the process of the exclusion of the commons, their ancestral domain rights including water rights are wantonly violated and when they stand for their rights, they are being erased from the face of the earth. In fact, since 2016, 98 IP leaders have been killed for just standing for their rights. They asked, is the enrichment of the oligarchs and powerful corporations means the dispossession of the Indigenous Peoples?

Where the people are further socially excluded and marginalized and consigned in the margins of development processes; where the sacred act of choosing those who will govern us has been violated through “money politics” and cheatings. All of these symptoms of societal flaws have already caused so much bleedings to our people.

When these conditions exist, let us all beware!

Physical violence will burst out anytime for even a flimsy of reason, a logical conclusion emanating from power-driven structures that have spawned utmost fear, dire poverty and great disparities. These are by themselves subtle and silent forms of violence, the epitome of negative peace.

Mr. President, negative peace must now be converted into positive or genuine peace by addressing head-on the roots of violence in a country where a few have much too much and the many who

are poor have much too little, those who are living in luxury, well-guarded in their mansion, will never be secured at all.

Sen. Robert Kennedy once said, “If we cannot work to liberate the many who poor, then, it is impossible to save the few are rich.” This contention has become even more alarming where the rich have become richer at the expense of the poor. Our very own socio-economic realities thriving on cartels, monopolies and “block capitalism” that have brought forth gross inequities are by themselves RES IPSA LOQUITOR which needs no further elaboration. This has made democratization of wealth and power more imperative than ever in a highly skewed societal order.

How do we then effect conflict transformation to establish a more just and human society so that wars and unnecessar y killing can be things of the past, to be erased from a civilized society?

Mr. President, based on studies of the United NationsFo o d and Ag r ic u ltura l Organization (UN-FAO), “the root cause of poverty is not the lack of resources but the powerlessness of the people to have access and control over their resources.” The Philippines is indeed oozing with ecological resources, but WHO PROFITS? WHO CONTROLS? and WHO DECIDES? On ly a fe w oligarchs. In fact, based

on Statistics, only 200 elite families have pocketed about 70 percent of the GNP since 2012.

It is only by harnessing the collective power of the people through people capacitybuilding and through people empowerment can those in the margins be drawn into the mainstream of development processes.

Your Excellency, you have inspired the Filipino people when you said in your Proclamation Rally Speech that, “Pagkakaisa, samasama tayong babangon so that our nation will be great again.”

Your inaugural message was even more inspiring, “Pinakingan ko ang tinig ninyo na ang inyong sinisigaw ay pagkakaisa!”

Indeed, it is only by harnessing the collective power of the people that we can generate oneness and unity based on our firm belief that THE PEOPLE UNITED CAN NEVER DEFEATED even by poverty!

His Excellency has indeed aw a ke ne d t he F i l ipi no p e opl e on t h e p ai n f u l socio-economic political and ecological realities and be conscienticized to become the liberating force not only against hunger and poverty but to become a countervailing force against gross inequities, climate change and violent extremism.

The Filipino people need a transformative leader for people, planet, prosperity and peace, to uproot the causes of negative peace!

On June 30, we saw the passing of the baton from outgoing President Rodrigo Duterte to incoming President Bongbong Marcos. It was a smooth and orderly transition of leadership, power, and authority.

We say goodbye and express appreciation to PPRD for his six years of presidency. He may not be perfect and had his flaws and misgivings as a leader.

His decisions and choices may not always be right and popular or his demeanors and language may cause people to frown. Much could have been done but still, we are thankful for his dedication, sincerity, and commitment to ser ving our countr y, especially during the height of the pandemic crisis. The last 2 1/2 years were tough years for any president or leader.

We appreciate the many projects his administration has undertaken that benefited our countrymen. He left his post still with the highest approval rating.

The baton has now been passed to Pres BBM, who will lead and shape our country in the next 6 years. Many are still doubting his integrity and capability to lead our country but 31M Filipinos believed and voted him to be the new President. A resounding mandate from

the Filipino electorates. In his inaugural speech, he enumerated the plans and programs he promised to do in his 6 years as President (so did all the presidents before him). If we are just to listen to them, we are looking forward to something bigger, brighter, and better for our country. But we know that the real proof of the pudding is in the eating. What he will prioritize in his first 100 days, the decisions and choices he will make, and how he will be implementing and following through with his programs and initiatives in the coming months will tell us if he will be true to his words and promises. In his own words, “there are no excuses, just deliver!” And Mr. President, we will hold you on that!

For any incoming leader, the topmost in their concern is to learn, lead and deliver, especially since we need to come out and bounce back quickly from the “casualties” of the pandemic. We need our President to provide clarity, build trust, respect and credibility and deliver results.

C l a r i t y a n d communication. The entire nation is hopeful about the new administration and wants a clear vision and direction from its Commander-in-

Chief. We expect to hear the President's vision for our country and the direction where he intends to bring the Filipinos. With so many pressing matters that need to be attended to, having clear goals and priorities is critical for a leader. Many lauded his move to immediately form his economic team and his choice of its members, as it shows his appreciation and resolves to address the current economic condition of the country. He's taking on the job to concurrently head the Department of Agriculture and is sending the message that he is prioritizing and taking the food shortage problem seriously. The Filipinos need to hear and see more of what you will do and are doing, so we know how we are progressing and how we can help in our own ways. We look forward to the regular President’s report which should be more thorough and clear, so people will not speculate and spread fake news.

Trust and credibility. It’s no joke to have the votes of 31M Filipinos, who trust and believe that one person can make a difference in their lives as their President.

But BBM got that! Amidst the detractions and negative publicities, he still got the highest votes in the history

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Marriage medicine (Pt.1) Think a minute . . . A divorced husband and wife said: “We broke up because of illness in the family: we got sick of each other.” Sadly, the longest living institution of humanity is experiencing an epidemic disease that is infecting and destroying the lives of millions of couples and their children. Furthermore, many of the couples who stay together still have not learned how to have a healthy, happy relationship.

Today and tomorrow we will look at some of the unhealthy conditions in marriage, and then prescribe some medicines to heal and strengthen our marriage for a satisfying life together.

The first deadly disease in marriages is selfishness.

“Many marriage problems are caused by the marriage of two people who are in love . . . with themselves.”

This is the husband who sees his wife as the one who gives him what he wants as a cook, cleaner, money maker, and lover. He likes to show her off like a new car, but when her paint fades and her engine slows down, he wants to trade her in for

THINK A MINUTE

JHAN TIAFAU HURST a new model. This selfish, childish kind of character and thinking does not know what mature, manly love is.

Love and marriage is “for men only” who are strong enough to put the needs of their wife first.

In the same way, a selfish and domineering wife can take her feminism and women’s liberation too far by not respecting and treating her husband as a man. As one husband said, “My wife is the nicest guy you’ll ever meet!”

A bossy, unkind, critical wife will gradually tear down her husband’s self-confidence, and then rob him and their children of their respect for him as their father. Her MEDICINE/PAGE 7

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Passing the baton

JAY LEDESMA of the presidential election.

Despite the unfavorable political reputation of his family, still, millions of Filipinos put their faith in him to change their lives for the better. He is starting his journey with the support and backing of 31M Filipinos, which is a plus factor for any leader. It’s a blessing that should not be taken for granted. But when not properly nurtured and with wrong intentions and actions, this trust can easily dissipate into thin air. BBM needs to sustain, if not even increase the number of people trusting him by making sure he keeps his campaign promises, put the interest and welfare of the Filipinos first, and lead with integrity and sincerity.

Delivery of results. Getting the highest votes is not only a show of trust but is also a resounding reminder that Filipinos expect results PASSING/PAGE 7

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on the 18th of May with the Indian Business Road Show was now being taken forward. This was followed by a courtesy call of Oro Chamber officials at the Indian Embassy in Manila on June 14 to firm up India’s participation as a Partner Country for the Mindanao Business Conference to be hosted by the Oro Chamber in Cagayan de Oro City on October 26-30, 2022.

“I was very happy to receive Pres. Ray Talimio and his team were here a few weeks ago, and we did discuss the outcomes of that business road show. Sectors that were identified appeared quite promising, in particular, the IT and education sectors, renewable energy, ceramics, chemicals, and of course, agriculture,” the envoy noted.

“We would like to maintain this active engagement with the chamber, as part of the embassy’s regional outreach with the regional business bodies of the Philippines,” he added.

Oro Chamber hosted the India Business Roadshow in partnership with the Indian Embassy last May 18, 2022.

The virtual event presented business opportunities and potential partnerships between local businesses and their Indian counterparts. Areas of interest and opportunities discussed included agribusiness and packaging, chemicals, agrochemicals, construction (ceramics & plumbing), IT and digital, education technology, infrastructure and renewable energy.

Among the Indian businesses which presented were SABIC

(Mr. Janardhanan Ramanujalu), Advanta Seeds (Mr. Seraj Ahmad), Tata Consultancy Services Asia Pacific (Mr. Girish Ramachandran), Hero Future Energies (Mr. Oman Singh), CAPEXIL (Mr. Samir Kumar Ghosh), Transrail Lighting Ltd. (Mr. Sanjay Vohra), Aptech Ltd. (Mr. Kallol Mukherjee), and Indofil Philippines, Inc. (Mr. Narendra Sagrolikar).

“I’m aware there have been continuing discussions on the edu-tech side, especially on the IT education upskilling and re-skilling. I welcome this and commit again to support this activity,” Kumaran said.

He cited how India is not only the fastest growing large economy in the world, but its fastest growing democracy as well.

“And we are very keen, and we have seen a lot of energy in the

India-Philippines relationship.

It’s an old relationship, but it has a lot of new dimensions and the economic and trade engagement is one of the critical new dimensions,” he noted.

The envoy cited how President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was very, very supportive of a stronger engagement with India and continuing the new energy and new dynamism in our bilateral partnership.

“We have identified agriculture as one of the key areas in addition to health care, which is again an important area, the financial sector, fin-tech and a variety of other areas including IT where we have a very strong cooperation already,” Kumaran added.

“So I look forward very much to continuing this engagement with the Oro Chamber , and looking ahead, we are keen to Newly crowned Miss Puerto 2022 Diamond Red Acenas together with her court during the recently held beauty tilt. Puerto is a barangay in Cagayan de Oro City led by newly assumed Councilor Christian Rustico Achas, the outgoing barangay chairman. A city scholar taking up Occupational Therapy at Liceo de Cagayan University, Diamond Red has consistently aced both pageant and academic fields through the years.

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CONSTRUCTIVISM APPROACH IN TEACHING ARALING PANLIPUNAN By: ANNABELLE D. TABILE LPT 1,MATSS

Araling Panlipunan is one of the subjects taught in school that give emphasis on people, nation, culture, politics, community, history, and issues around the world. It is a worldwide aspect of looking things that surrounds us where individuals engage in building community and society. It is important to know why study Araling Panlipunan and how it helps to understand the importance of this subject in humanity.

The fundamental understanding of Araling Panlipunan is a necessary instrument in the society (Baroody, 2017). It is a tool that can be used in people’s daily lives to overcome the difficulties faced (Bishop, 2016) as they experience things. Araling Panlipunan has been considered as one of the important subjects in a school curriculum. More lessons are likely to be taught in schools and colleges throughout the world than any other subject because this concerns on the society where people live in (Orton, & Frobisher, 2017) However, the standard tests and evaluations reveal that students do not perform to the expected level. The student under achievement in Araling Panlipunan is not just a concern for particular school, but has become a nationwide concern over the years (Pisa, 2017).

Among all schools in the country, Araling Panlipunan performed the least among participating subject in national achievement test and as well as in specific content areas and cognitive domains in terms of average scale score and percent correct responses. Comparing the scale scores of the students with the benchmark levels, only 1% of the students reached the Advanced level (Ogena, Laña, & Sasota, 2017).

These results have been probably affected by some factors during the teaching and learning process.

Students’ attitudes, teacher teaching and social support factors are assumed to be the reasons behind those findings and also served as mediating factors of the two variables considered in this study.

Araling Panlipunan shows that everyone can reach a desirable result by following a certain series of steps in a particular order, and complete each step without making an error. Often called the language of the universe, Araling Panlipunan is fundamental to understanding of the world and such, is vitally important in a modern society (Sexton, 2017). Araling Panlipunan is found anywhere and has made an impact to every individual. Araling Panlipunan is the one skill needed to master in life, even if it is the only one, at least be able to live without being cheated, robbed or abused.

No one can survive or live without understanding our culture and our society (Sumisha, 2018).

Constructivist teaching uses guided discovery, discussions on thoughts and ideas as well as activities to help the students learn. Constructivist teachers focus more on learning through activity, rather than learning from textbooks. The teacher will make an effort to understand their students' pre-existing conceptions and use active techniques, such as real-world problem solving, learning activities and experiments, to address the students' conceptions and build on them. In a constructivist classroom, teachers encourage students to question themselves, their strategies and assess how the various activities are enriching their understanding. Students become

expert learners in actively constructing knowledge instead of reproducing a series of facts.

There are some advantages of constructivism teaching that a teacher can adapt to indulge learners in the classroom. This method of teaching is effective for students who learn better in a hands-on environment and helps students to better relate the information learned in the classroom to their lives. The constructivism curriculum also caters to the students' prior knowledge, encourages teachers to spend more time on the students' favorite topics and allows teachers to focus on important and relevant information. In a constructivism classroom, students often work in groups. This helps students learn social skills support each other's learning process and value each other's opinion and input.

Research has established clear linkages between students’ attitude and learning Araling Panlipunan achievement. Students are more proficient at analysis and reason out when they enjoy what they are doing.

Students who are in good mood and emotionally involved are more likely to pay attention to information, remember it, rehearse it meaningfully and apply it, also said that classroom with more positive “climates” foster student engagement and learning much more than classroom with negative climates (Zan, 2017). Student’s attitude towards Araling Panlipunan can have positive or negative effect on learning according to (Buckley, 2016).

When the students engage in Araling Panlipunan learning positively, their cognitive respond to learn is also enhanced with a positive outlook towards Araling Panlipunan.

have an active Indian presence at the Mindanao Food Congress coming up later this year,” he stressed.

"We hope to highlight innovations in agriculture technology and renewable energy applications during the food congress,” said Nishikant Singh, First Secretary on Economic and Commerce of the Embassy of India, who represented the Indian ambassador during the event.

The OROBEST EXPO, the longest running and biggest trade exposition in Northern Mindanao will be simultaneously conducted with the MFC to be hosted by the Oro Chamber in Cagayan de Oro City on October 26-30, 2022.

The annual expo provides micro, small and medium-scale enterprises the opportunity and venue to showcase their products and services, and expand their network and linkages.

H.E. Kumaran expressed his optimism in continuing the Indian Embassy’s engagements with regional business bodies like the Oro Chamber and was looking forward to seeing a delegation from the chamber visit India later this year or early next year.

“And we would continue to work with Pres. Talimio and the team there to identify those areas and sectors which are of interest, so that this can be a process of engagement with multiple points of contact, so we will have maximum chances of success,” the envoy said.

“We are all coming out of a tough time with the pandemic and we now need to find new energy, new drivers of growth. We do have serious challenges to confront. And working together, in partnership,.

I believe that India and the Philippines have a better future, a peaceful future for our people and a more prosperous society.”

Astronauts on long missions can experience the equivalent of 10 years of bone density loss

By GRACE C. ABAN Master Teacher I Baliwagan National High School

ASTRONAUTS that have returned after spaceflights over three months may show signs of incomplete bone recovery even after one year on Earth but adding in more resistance-based exercises during spaceflight may help limit bone loss.

The small study In c omp l e t e R e c ove r y of Bone Strength and Tr a b e c u l a r Microachitecture at the Distal Tibia One Year After Return from LongDuration Spaceflight on 17 international astronauts found t hat w hi le t he shinbone partially recovers, the sustained bone losses after one year are equivalent to ten years of normal agerelated bone loss on Earth.

The researchers imaged 17 astronauts (14 male, t h re e f e m a l e ) b e f ore spaceflight, at return to Earth and after six and 12 months of recovery.

They conducted bone scans on the tibia (shinbone) and radius (forearm) to calculate the resistance of the bone to fracture (failure load), bone mineral in the bone tissue and tissue thickness. The authors also recorded exercises such as cycling, treadmill running and deadlifting completed by astronauts in-flight and post-flight.

One year after the flight, the median results for 16 of the astronauts showed incomplete recovery of the shinbone.

CDONHS-SPA recital, KANLUNGAN Ni: SAHIRA D. MAPANDI

Taong 2015, nang simulan ang pagsasagawa ng Special Program in the Arts recital ng paaralan ng Cagayan de Oro National High S cho ol- Junior Hig h.

Layunin nito, na sukatin at maipamalas ang kakayahan at kalinangan ng mga magaaral sa kanilang kasanayan o talento. Taon-taon itong pinaghahandaan ng mga guro upang makapagbahagi ng isang palabas na kikintal sa isipan at pagkatao ng mga manonood.

Sa pagdatal ng pandemya, hindi ito naging hadlang upang ipagpaliban ang nakagawian ng recital.

Sa katunayan, naging masikap ang mga masisining na guro ng CDONHSSPA na makabuo ng isang palabas na kasasalaminan ng katatagan ng isang Pilipino sa gitna ng mga hamon sa buhay. Naging

masusi at komprehensibo ang pinagdaanan bago pa man ipalabas noong ika29 ng Abril 2022, ito ay isang maikling pelikula na pinamagatang Kanlungan isinulat ito ni Sahira D. Mapandi (Creative Writing Specialist) at idinirehe ni Melane P. Pacudan (Dance Specialist/SPA C o ordinator). Naging tampok ng palabas ang mga mag-aaral at guro ng SPA-CDONHS, gayundin ang iba pang guro, nonteaching staff at ang admin ng paaralan.

Maraming puso ang ginising at naluha pagkatapos nang palabas.

Naging malinaw din sa lahat ng mga manood, na sa mga hamon ng buhay tanging ang magiging kanlungan n at i n u p a n g p at u l oy na tumayo, lumaban at magmahal ay ang isa’t isa.

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What I Do When I Fail in Life By: LINDY A. MARFIL Master Teacher I Dampil Elementary School, Lagonglong District Division of Misamis Oriental

Having an obligation to deal with something and to care over someone is a responsibility. A vital duty which requires a code of behavior that someone must obey with. Good manners are extremely essential as they set foundations for individual’s success later in life. I also believe that dis cipline helps p e ople attain a fulfilling journey as they handle their l i v e s . It i s re s p o n s i b l e f o r k e e p i n g s o m e o n e’s

concentration in place.

Apparently, no matter how st rong s ome one’s va lue formation is, life has always something to give.

A number of experiences to embrace, he ar tbre a k fall to pieces, and a failure to succeed. These are all in one combination with different mode of tune.

The question is what I do when I fail in life?

Value formation is the union of our personal experiences and certain beliefs we are entangled in.

It is executed from our clan in the earlier part of our beings and strengthened through principles and life contributions through our dealings. Relationships,

occupational transactions, communications, and connections are commonly t he business es we have in our surroundings.

We a r e v u l n e r a b l e t o fail, unsuccessful and futile, or worst, wasted.

Nevertheless, we are we. As Dr. Seuss’ words, “we have brains in our heads, feet in our shoes, you can steer yourself in any direction you choose”. We are able and capable to uplift our inner self and encourage our emotions. The truth is we had to accept the pain and the lessons that failures are hurling right into our senses.

Failure does not mean your life is going to be

ov e r. It s p r e s e n c e i s a realization for you to handle it wholeheartedly.

Bring to mind the teachings it gives and be pro-active. Whenever failure crosses your way, f i n d a n i n s p i r at i o n t o stimulate your character.

B e fer vently passionate on your relationship with others. And create positive outlook to persons who possess the same etiquettes. Never isolate yourself from people that m i g ht b e you r s upp or t system. Exert and employ your own strength at all costs. That might be your greatest possession and an ownership that cannot be taken away from you.

Preparation and disposition of records

By CARELYN L. VILLEGAS Administrative Officer II (HRMO I) Tangub City Division Office

You’ve probably heard the expression, “Garbage in, garbage out.” It originally applied to computer hardware and software, but it also works for the financial side of your business. You have to create EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF PARCELS OF LAND AND BUILDING AMONG HEIRS KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late JOSE B. OBENZA, JR. who died on December 25, 2007 at CDO Medical Center, Inc., Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines and died without issues; that said deceased died intestate without leaving any known debt which has remained unpaid or unsettled up to the present, at the time of his death left a Properties with Tax Declaration No. G-159858 Building situated in Lot 4 & 5 Villa Candida Subd., Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City with an a floor area of THIRTY SIX (36) SQUARE METERS, more or less, Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-69415 Tax Declaration No. G-159857 situated in the Barrio of Bulua, city of Cagayan de Oro City, Province of Misamis Oriental, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of FIFTY EIGHT (58) SQUARE METERS, more or less, Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-69414 Tax Declaration No. G-159856 situated in the Barrio of Bulua, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of FIFTY FIVE (55) SQUARE METERS, more or less, and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF PARCELS OF LAND AND BUILDING AMONG HEIRS, filed by the heirs of JOSE B. OBENZA, JR., per DOC #201; PAGE #41; BOOK #1; Series of 2022 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. SALVADOR O. PACANA. BWM: June 29, July 6 & 13, 2022

a financial system that clears out the garbage if you want to succeed.

Your system should give you accurate and useful information so you can see how you're doing and you know when to act. These five easy steps will help you create a simple financial recordkeeping system: capture, check, record, review, and act.

Capture the information.

EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION OF THE ESTATE OF DECEASED SPOUSES ELECTO ANLAGAN and GENOVEVA D. ANLAGAN with ADJUDICATION OF SHARES and WAIVER OF RIGHTS KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

If it isn’t there, it doesn’t exist.

Get in the habit of capturing everything as you start your business. After a while, it will become automatic.

“Capture” is the most difficult step and it's the most important part of the process. Keep track of every amount you spend on your business and every amount you take in as sales. Take care to keep personal and business expenditures separate even if you always pay your business EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That the late ELECTO ANLAGAN who died on FEBRUARY 13, 2001 and GENOVEVA D. ANLAGAN who died on April 7, 1989 who died intestate, without Will or Testament and without any outstanding debts in favor of any person or entity, that deceased SPOUSES ELECTO ANLAGAN and GENOVEVA D. ANLAGAN left a parcel of land with ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE BILANG P-35552 situated at Balagnan, Balingasag, Misamis Oriental, containing an area of 3,802 square meters, and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION OF THE ESTATE OF DECEASED SPOUSES ELECTO ANLAGAN and GENOVEVA D. ANLAGAN with ADJUDICATION OF SHARES and WAIVER OF RIGHTS, filed by the heirs of ELECTO ANLAGAN and GENOVEVA D. ANLAGAN, per DOC #027; PAGE #006; BOOK #CLXXII; Series of 2022 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. CRISTINA TERESA A. MORENO-OCIONES.

That the late GILMORE J. DINGAL and DAHLIA S. DINGAL, who died on May 31, 2019 and January 31, 2007 at Cagayan de Oro City, that the late Spouses left several properties to wit: TCT No. 137-2015003469 situated in Tablon, Cagayan de Oro City, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of TWO HUNDRED FIVE Square Meters, (205), more or less, TCT No. 137-2015003471 situated at Tablon, Cagayan de Oro City, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of TWO HUNDRED FIVE Square Meters (205), more or less, TCT No. 137-2015003472 situated at Tablon, Cagayan de Orto City, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of TWO HUNDRED FOUR Square Meters (204), more or less, and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE, filed by the heirs of GILMORE J. DINGAL and DAHLIA S. DINGAL, per DOC #377; PAGE #76; BOOK #44; Series of 2020 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. ADONIS ARC P. GUMAHAD.

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back when you pay personal expenses out of that account.

Don’t worry at this point about doing anything with the information. Just get in the habit of gathering it. Be sure everything you capture includes a description of the item, the amount, and the date.

Check to make sure the information is complete and correct. Spend an hour every two weeks or so going through everything you've captured and made sure that all the information is ready for recording.

DEED OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF GREGORIA REVOCADO CARILLO KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late GREGORIA REVOCADO CARILLO who died in Iligan City on January 31, 2020 without any will; at the time of her death left a certain real property with Transfer Certificate of Title No. 149-2017000808 situated Kapatagan Public land Subdivision, containing an area of SIX HUNDRED (600) SQUARE METERS, and RESIDENTIAL BUILDING with an area of 57.26 situated at Poblacion, Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte, covered by Tax Declaration No. ___________ and has been the subject of an DEED OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF GREGORIA REVOCADO CARILLO, filed by the heirs of GREGORIA REVOCADO CARILLO, per DOC #134; PAGE #28; BOOK #XVII; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. GERARDO D. PAGUIO. BWM: June 29, July 6 & 13, 2022

RA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Lanao Del Sur City/Municipality: Marawi NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with the publication requirement under sec. 3 of RA 10172 amending Section 5 of RA 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that GLENAPHIL B. MALINIS has filed with this Office a petition for change of gender from MALE to FEMALE in the birth certificate of GLENAPHIL B. MALINIS who was born on June 02, 1994 at MARAWI CITY, LANAO DEL SUR and whose parents are PHILIP MINOZA MALINIS and GLENDA DANDOY BARCELONA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than July 20, 2022.

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Whatever your setbacks and desires, in the chaotic atmosphere of time, find peace. It doesn’t matter what age you are, what y o u r c o n d i t i o n s m i g ht b e, you are distinc tive, and you have something unique to share.

Fantasizing that roughly isn’t true or disregarding t he t r ue re as on b ehind why things turned out the way they did is tending to hinder the attainment of a desired goal and wi l l ne ver make up for what really occurred.

Furthermore, that taking too much responsibility can make you feel restless and create unnecessar y pressure; in contrast not

taking responsibility for your actions will stop you from learning from your slip-ups. Don’t make j u s t i f i c at i o n s f o r y o u r failures. Efforts to find out e x a c t ly w hy t h i ng s w e nt t h e w ay t h e y d i d is a must. Acceptance to a ny m i s t a k e s y o u m ay have committed, and concentrate on learning them can surely elevate your system. No matter how astounded your state of being, never disregard that there are people out there devoted to helping you overcome failure and move on with your life.

Do not be sad because you failed, be happy because it happened.

The Management Process JANICE E. RAMOS Teacher 1 Kibungsod National High School

Managers must b e in charge of an organization for it to function. Without a manager, businesses could be pushed out of business by competitors with managers in charge of the entire organization.

If a corporation wishes to remain competitive in an ever-changing business environment, it must be able to adapt. If an organization lacks effective management, it could fail. It is not as easy as it seems to be a manager.

According to Pillai (2011), there are some criteria for determining who can be labeled a manager.

In the past, I envisioned managers as individuals who sat in the corner office, awaiting updates on the company's performance.

Nevertheless, I concur with Turner and Müller (2005), who assert that a manager is someone who encourages employees, defines business go a ls, manage s r isk s, develops organizational systems and processes, and supervises, controls, and oversees all other aspects of an organization's operation.

A manager does not simply sit in his or her office and wait to be informed of the company's progress.

This individual ensures that he or she is always aware of what is happening within the organization.

There are various kinds of managers. Clark, Hadley, and Vandergrift (2008) classify seven different types of managers. The first type of manager focuses on resolving organizational chaos. These managers are continually looking for methods to enhance the performance of their company. Second, there's the demanding and controlling manager. These bosses are always focused on results and frequently employ fear and intimidation to drive their subordinates (Lussier, 2011). In addition to the aforementioned managers,

there are those who openly declare they do not follow any management technique.

Instead, they frequently base their decisions on corporate events. The advantage of this management style is that almost everyone, including the leader, determines the optimal course of action (Lussier, 2011). According to Turner and Müller, a manager can b e b ot h arrogant and ideal (2005).

The first is more egocentric.

Personal achievement, sales, and recognition are most important to them. They embrace innovation and change while encouraging personal development.

There are also both passive and active managers. To achieve the organization's objectives, passive managers forge personal ties with virtually every employee.

The proactive manager exemplif ies all of the excellent characteristics of past managers (Clark, Hadley and Vanderlin, 2008). Based on my own experience and previous job, I am a passive manager that is friendly and strives to create personal relationships with teams in order to accomplish goals. We may accomplish much by fostering close relationships with teams and groups within the organization.

Managers are essential to an organization because they ensure its seamless operation. There cannot be without a management f o r l o n g . Ev e n m o re crucial is for managers to be motivators who are receptive to new ideas and adaptable. In addition, they should be charismatic, pro b l e m - s o l v e r s , a n d attentive listeners to ensure the seamless operation of the business. A manager must inspire, encourage, build trust, foster creativity, and maintain open communication channels in order to achieve success.

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daily disrespecting of him continues to cut him down and make him less of a man instead of more of a man.

Sadly, “Some wives work so hard to make good husbands they don’t make better wives.”

This kind of wife needs to take a long, honest look at herself to clearly see her own wrong heart and character faults.

A second marriage sickness is busyness. In many marriages both the husband and wife have fulltime careers. Even stay-athome mothers are extremely busy with their children’s schooling, housekeeping, paying bills, cooking, partt i m e e mp l oy m e nt a n d countless other duties. So when the husband goes out with the boys after work instead of coming home, couples have even less time to be alone with each other and keep their relationship close, strong and satisfying.

Today, whatever your marriage problem may be, won’t you ask the Creator of love and marriage to start healing your relationship with your spouse. Then ask Him to start changing your heart, so you can become the life partner your husband or wife needs. Just think a minute.

Passing... from page 4

from the President. This puts the needed pressure on him knowing that millions are closely watching him, expecting that he will deliver on what he promised and committed to. Delivering his campaign promise of unity, one may observe that his cabinet is composed of individuals coming from different affiliations and past administrations. A good way to start the unity in a polarized electorate. I personally hope ERRATUM The Notice of Hearing of Exact Applicants Names KENNETH U.TAN not us publish Milestone Direct Transport Corporation Rep. By: DALE L.ABUEVA with Case No. R10-EV-S-UV-2022-06-1299 Our Apology LTFRB-X CDOC EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE INTESTATE OF THE LATE ERLINDA CUIZON WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF PARCEL OF LAND K NO W A LL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late ERLINDA CUIZONBONIAO, who died intestate on January 12, 2021 in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental, at the time of her death she left Parcel of Land with “Lot Only” situated in West Migpulao, Dinas, Zamboanga City with Katibayan ng Orihinal na Titulo P-53,447 containing an area of TEN THOUSAND (10,000) SQUARE METERS, and has been the subject of an EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE INTESTATE OF THE LATE ERLINDA CUIZON WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF PARCEL OF LAND, filed by the heirs of ERLINDA CUIZON-BONIAO, in favor of SPOUSES WILSON NERI BONIAO & ADELFA B. BONIAO, reb.

By: WILSON B. BONIAO, JR., per DOC #39; PAGE #8; BOOK #XV; Series of 2022 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. ALBERT WENCES C. DABA III. BWM: July 13, 20 & 27, 2022

and am encouraged that BBM will deliver because of two reasons: First, he will not want to let down, disappoint and put in vain the 31M votes of trust he received. He has to show that he deserved the trust given to him. Second, he needs this chance to clean and redeem Marcos' name and prove to his detractors that people should and can be given a second chance.

Whether we voted for him or not, BBM is now our President. And as our President, he will need our support and cooperation to bring our country forward.

We can pray and do our part to make him succeed.

Let’s be mindful that when he succeeds, the Filipinos succeed!

Surfing... from page 2

by the typhoon on the whole island, 2,741 of whom are from General Luna.

The international surfing competition, held ever y O c tob er, is considere d a sought-after event as it regularly draws large numbers of domestic and foreign arrivals to the island.

Data from the DOT-13 indicated that in October 2017, a total of 11,802 arrivals were recorded in Siargao consisting of 8,737 domestic and 3,065 foreign visitors.

The number increased to 16,914 in October 2018 with 11,203 domestic and 5,684 foreign arrivals.

During the staging of the 25th Siargao International Surfing Cup held in October 2019, the number of arrivals swelled to 34,770 with 25,079 domestic and 9,691 foreign visits.

Domestic and foreign arrivals completely stopped in the first two years of the pandemic, although the numbers are on the rise since late last year.

Surigao del Norte First District Rep. Francisco Jose Matugas II remains optimistic about the return of the international surfing event on the island. (PNA)

Expo... from page 2

and ser vice innovation strategies and learn about government programs and legislation imperative to grow their businesses.

Meanwhile, as a future DA RFO 10-Oro Chamber collaboration, the two entities agreed to look into possible opportunities to further expand the partnership forged by the former with local and

foreign partners.

Particularly, the Oro Chamber is eyeing to explore further economic opportunities with AgriGlobal Ventures Food, Inc., a Makati City-based company linked by the DA-RFO 10 to the Lantapan Vegetable Farmers Marketing C o op erative (LVFMC) for the supply of fruits and vegetables; Daesang Philippines, Corp., a Korean food processing company buying fresh cassava tubers form the region’s cassava growers, as well as the Korean-funded Smart Greenhouse Project of the DA-RFO 10 for Strawberry, Cherry Tomato and Potato production. (DA-10/PIA-10)

Fuel... from page 3

market has affected domestic oil prices, as well as those of other commodities like food.

It has also resulted in second-round effects like the increase in minimum fare around the country.

Last June, inflation rate further accelerated to 6.1 percent from month-ago’s 5.4 percent, bringing the year-todate average to 4.4 percent, higher than the government’s 2-4 percent target band The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) forecasts the average inflation this year to be at 5 percent and at 4.2 percent and 3.3 percent in the next two years. (PNA)

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rooms for male and female, a gazebo, an aesthetic landscape, and a parking space for stopovers.

Not the least and among the newest is the Christ the King Shrine at Barangay Samay, Gingoog City, reputedly the first and tallest in Asia at 75 feet. Following the recent completion of the statue will be a “Tulay-Kalinaw” (Peace Bridge) which will serve as an elevated pathway leading to the 75-foot image.

Meanwhile, construction works on the upcoming CTK Leisure Park adjacent to the shrine continues which aims to establish the complex as a major faith tourism destination with an array of amenities including a Retreat House, Function Hall, View Deck, Gallery of Famous Saints, Souvenir and Coffee Shops, among many others.

There’s a plethora of restaurants, coffee shops and other similar establishments motorists can take a break at to enjoy local specialties like the local coffee and kakanin

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that have mushroomed along the highway following the increasing influx of tourists.

So if you’re a local from Cagayan de Oro, Gingoog, Villanueva, Claveria or other nearby towns entertaining guests from out-of-town, or just wanting to take the family on a break from the hustle and bustle of urban life, consider taking a day trip along Route N955.

To paraphrase that popular American travelogue song, “If you ever plan to motor east, travel our way, take the highway that is best.

Take a ride on Route N955!”

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armored personnel carrier and paraded throughout the city — a tradition that is done to this day during the city fiesta.

Roa said the idea of holding a beauty pageant was introduced to Cagayan de Oro during the American occupation in the 1920s.

“The US soldiers and civil officials patterned the pageant similar to what they have back in the United States,” Roa said.

Roa said the first Miss Cagayan de Oro pageant was held in 1928 and the winner was Miss Amparo Chaves.

She said the criteria in choosing the title holder was through the “three Bs”— beauty, family background and breeding.

“The judges were very strict on this and it was a great pride for the families whose daughters were chosen to be Miss Cagayan de Oro,” Roa said.

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of sustainability in the last two years of the pandemic.

“They said, as per ( f o r m e r ) G o v. B a m b i NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Intestate Estate of the Late ADELINA MENDOZA AGUILAR who died intestate on September 18, 2021 at Bugo, Cagayan de Oro City is the subject of the Adjudication by her only and sole Heir and Surviving Spouse, ROGELIO GREGORIO AGUILAR, located at Bugo, Cagayan de Oro City by and among the Heirs as per Doc. No. 178, Page No. 36, Book No. XXXVI, Series of 2022 of Notary Public Oscar P. Musni, Roll of Attorneys No. 30311.

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(now Misamis Oriental 2nd District Rep. Yevgeny Vincente Emano), that our poverty incidence was 18.6 percent in 2019; but because of the pandemic, poverty incidence increased to 22 percent,” Unabia said.

As of 2020, the Philippine Statistics Authority recorded a population of 956,900.

Department of Agriculture–Nor thern Mindanao (DA-10) Director Carlene Collado assured they will back the governor's agricultural programs for the province. “ T h e DA i s a l w a y s s upp or t ive of Mi s am i s Oriental. The challenge is for the LGUs (local government

units) to actively propose for projects needed in, and appropriate to their location,” Collado said.

Unabia and ke y provincial officials have met with DA-10 officials last week to streamline different projects. (PNA) DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That the late VALENTINA DEL PUERTO died in the month of February 14, 1957 who died without leaving any last will and testament; that the deceased VALENTINA DEL PUERTO at the time of her death area the owner of parcel of land with Tax Dec. No. 18228 situated Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City, containing an area of FORTY FOUR THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWENTY SIX (44, 926) sq. m. more or less, and has been the subject of an EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE DECEASED VALENTINA DEL PUERTO WITH SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY, filed by the heirs of VALENTINA DEL PUERTO, per DOC #276; PAGE #56; BOOK #220; Series of 2022 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. MARIO T. JUNI.

That the late ROMEO A. GAMUTAN, died intestate and without debts and leaving behind as his legal, forced and direct heirs the person named-above as the Surviving Spouses, Sons and daughter, the deceased left the following Properties with Title No. T-44913 situated at Zone 3, Agusan, Cagayan de Oro City, containing an area of ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY FOUR (174) square meters, and a one-storey residential building situated in this land with Tax Declaration No.: F019149, Residential Land and Building Title No. T-25155 situated at Barra, Opol, Misamis Oriental, and a one storey residential building situated in this land with Tax Declaration No. 941500412095, Residential Land with Title No. P-38380 situated at Damilag, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, containing an area of SEVEN HUNDRED SEVENTY ONE (771) square meters with Tax Declaration No. 15-0632565, Residential Land with Title No. T-69411 situated at Tablon, Cagayan de Oro City, containing an area of THREE HUNDRED (300) square meters with Tax Declaration No. F-171990 and Stock Investment Globe Telecom Stock Certificate No. GMA 84701 of ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED (1,600) SHARES, and has been the subject of an DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE, filed by the heirs of ROMEO A. GAMUTAN, per DOC #116; PAGE #25; BOOK #36; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry ATTY. XANDRA EBDALIN.

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Spectacular view of the Mt Balatukan Mt Range Natural Park from Claveria-View-Deck (Viajero Series)

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INCE travel restrictions were lifted, tourists and motorists have been flocking to ogle, gawk, ooh and ahh at the scenic sights and attractions of the Gingoog-Claveria-Villanueva Road in Misamis Oriental.

Listed as National Route 955 (N955) in the Philippine Highway Network, the 71 kilometer (44 mile) twoand-four lane secondary highway links the Misamis Oriental municipalities of Gingoog and Claveria to the component city of Gingoog.

Although opened to traffic in 2014, it was only recently completed and lops off an hour from the average travel time of 2 hours and 30 minutes between the cities of Cagayan de Oro and Gingoog.

Travelers from Cagayan de Oro take a left turn at the Villanueva, Misamis Oriental Public Market, then the road rises to nearly 1,200 meters above sea level (masl) around the 48 kilometer mark, although travelers get to enjoy the scenery the magnificent vistas of the Mt. Balatukan Range Natural Park starting around 20 kilometers up its almost constant rise. However, the last 20 kilometers is all downhill till the turn off at Gingoog City.

With elevations as high as 1,200 masl, the pervading

climate is often colder than similar places like Marawi and Tagaytay. The weather can change from clear blue skies to fog driven cool winds in the blink of an eye, making it an attractive weekend getaway from residents fleeing the oppressive summer heat of the urban lowlands.

Following are some of the salient attractions travelers and tourists along the route can enjoy: Some 8 kilometers from Claveria proper on the left side along a bend of Route 955 (coming from Villanueva) is the famed Ostrich Tree near the boundary of Barangays Luna and Lanise which has delighted thousands with its unique resemblance to its namesake.

Retired forester Carlos Policarpio Bagonoc identifies it as a blackboard tree or devil's tree (Alstonia scholaris ) known locally as a Dita tree.

Former forester Raoul T. Geollegue notes the vegetative grown at its “neck area’ is actually a fern and not a part of the main tree.

“It could be any tree species with a growth of ferns around its neck, so it’s not exclusive to any tree species,” Geollegue said.

Further on in Barangay Lanise is the Claveria View Deck, a 2-storey viewing deck with a panoramic view of the Balatukan Mountain Range Natural Park and Misamis Oriental’s hinterland areas. Open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM, it is a popular stopover for motorists with its various amenities.

The Mt. Balatukan Range Natural Park is one of the 94 Protected Areas in the Philippines covering Gingoog City and the municipalities of Claveria, Medina and Balingasag in Misamis Oriental. It is listed as 103rd Key Biodiversity Area, 91st Important Bird Area and is ranks 121st among the Conservation Priority Areas of the Philippines. The endemic flora and fauna within its 11,000 hectare protected area include 48 flora, 17 bird, 5 mammal, 4 reptiles, 6 insect and 3 fish species.

Mount Balatukan is a massive compound stratovolcano which is the highest point in the province of Misamis Oriental. The volcano has no historical eruptions but displays fumarolic activity. The 2,450-metre (8,040 ft) mountain is topped by a triangular

Baguio Feels at Project Moi Kitchen & Bar along Route 955 in Gingoog City (Viajero Series)

shaped caldera 15 kilometers (9.3 mi) long and 10.6 kilometers (6.6 mi) at its widest. The Balatukan River emanates from and drains the huge crater. It is one of the 17 major rivers that irrigate the natural park’s surrounding areas which also hosts the mystical Bantaawan Lake.

The Doalnara Restoration Society-Philippines maintains a 1,500 hectare organic farm in Barangay Aposkahoy which is mainly devoted to the production of yacon for export to South Korea. Established 28 years ago, it is one of the organic farms managed by the South Korean-based Doalnara Restoration Society in eight countries worldwide which exports agricultural products to South Korea.

The Cebu Pacific Flight 387 Shrine situated a few kilometers from the slopes of the Mt. Lumot that borders Gingoog City and Claveria, is a memorial to the 99 passengers and five flight crew of Cebu Pacific Flight 398 who perished on Feb. 2, 1998 in one of the worst air disasters in the Philippines.

The 20-foot memorial shrine erected about 20 years ago, is located within the complex being developed by the Misamis Oriental provincial government as a tourism complex with

Fog envelopes a tree house inside the Luna Graciano property in Gingoog City (traveltabai.com)

coffee shops, fruit stands, camping areas, flower gardens, a koi pond, and other amenities to promote food and historical and cultural tourism in the province.

However, serious trekkers wanting to visit the actual crash site would have to walk some distance as related by Gingoog-based blogger Journaling Mom: The crash site is a 5-hour walk via Camp Haribon.

Usually campers sleep through the night at Camp

Christ the King Shrine at Gingoog City (Project LUPAD)

Neil Perez since, it has the space to accommodate tents.

From there, it’s another 2 hrs. to reach the crash site.

Approaching Sitio Civoleg, Barangay Lunotan, Gingoog City, is MOFDEO Boundary Marker built by the Misamis Oriental 1st District Engineering Office (MOFDEO) under its Gender and Development (GAD) Program. The landmark is equipped with gender responsive comfort RIDE/PAGE 7