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Volume VIII, No. 18
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Rural enterprise BUTUAN City -- The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Mission Team conducted an implementation support mission in line with the Project ConVERGE (Convergence for ValueChain Enhancement for Rural Growth and Empowerment) and visited the participating farmer-groups in TUJAKITSAN Cluster (Tubay, Jabonga, Kitcharao and Santiago) Agusan del Norte on June 28, 2017. Agusan del Norte Provincial Agrarian Reform Program Officer II Andre B. Atega welcomed the guests from IFAD Mission headed by the Country Program Officer Jerry Pacturan; Central Project Management Office, Faisar A. Mambuay; Regional Project Management Office headed by Engr. Felix B. Aguhob and staffs. The mission has discussion with coopofficers of San Isidro Upland Farmers Multi-Purpose Cooperative (SIUFMULCO), as the proponent and lead organization of the 21 Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Organizations in TUJAKITSAN ARC assisted by the project.
Still bullish MORE French companies are keen on making their foray into the Philippines or expand their existing operations, as the two countries enhance their bilateral trade and economic relations, an envoy has said. Ambassador of France to the Philippines Thierry Mathou said they look forward to developing cooperation with the Philippines in the infrastructure, transportation and energy sectors. “So obviously, so far, I don’t see any impact of the situation in Marawi (City) on the way our companies want to develop their activities in the Philippines,” he told reporters. “Obviously, this country is booming. It’s a large market.”
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By LESLIE D. VENZON, PNA
HE government on Tuesday launched its blueprint for development of Nor thern Mindanao aime d at establishing the region as a gateway and leader in regional development in the country over the next six years.
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National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Director General Ernesto Pernia said the Northern Mindanao Regional Development Plan 2017-2022 outlined plans and programs that would ensure the socioeconomic
progress of the region that could contribute to inclusive development of the country. Pernia said the region was envisioned as a major gateway and leading industrial core and trade center in Southern Philippines, with its people enjoying equal opportunities
in sustainably harnessing its agricultural and natural resources. “While some may question the capability of Northern Mindanao to achieve this goal, it is important to note that the region contributes plan/PAGE 11
Philsaga warns workers:
Don’t be linked to robbery By CHRIS V. PANGANIBAN, Contributing Editor
ROSARIO, Agusan del Sur--A mining company has issued a stern warning against its employees and contractual workers who would be involved in stealing materials and equipment inside the
mining areas that they will be dealt with accordingly with the long arm of the law. The caution was aired by lawyer Raul Villanueva, president of the Philsaga robbery/PAGE 11
CASTING A NET TO FISH. Fishermen on board a banca cast their net to fish near a known resort in Britania, San Agustin, Surigao del Sur. photo by jun ayensa
New international RoRo vessel launched from Misor shipyard By MARK FRANCISCO, Staff Writer
THE Philippine Iron Construction and Marine Wo r k s ( P I C M W ) , t h e country’s largest shipbuilding company, has successfully launched M/V Bandanaira Dos.
In a rite held Saturday (July 15) at its Misamis Oriental shipyard, the rollon roll-off (RoRo) cargo ship will ply the international waters, was ceremonially launched from its dock in
barangay Nahalinan, Lower Jasaan, Misamis Oriental in the presence of Palawan Gov. Jose Alvarez, PICMW chairman of the board. Owned by the Philippinef lagged company Pulau Banda Corporation, M/V roro/PAGE 11
LTFRB memo won’t affect Grab commuters in Oro By MARK FRANCISCO, Staff Writer
LAND Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) 10 director Aminoden Guro assured the commuting public in Cagayan de Oro City that they could still use the taxi alternative Grab. This, despite the issuance of a memorandum by the LTFRB central office last July 11 ordering Grab to stop plying its vehicles that grab/PAGE 11
ROBBERY SUSPECTS. Former Philsaga Mining Corp. mine workers Ramil Narvasa (right), and Rhafsan Ortillano (left), were caught trying to sneak out the costly Australianmade Boar C Rockdrill. The other suspect Raybe Nabong was also caught trying to replace the entire assembly of the rear tire ofcompan-owned Honda XRM with an old and worn out tire. Photos courtesy of Philsaga Mine Security Office.
Biz group urges AirAsia to launch Davao-KL route By CARMELITO Q. FRANCISCO, Correspondent
DAVAO City -- The local business community is aiming to convince AirAsia Group Chief Executive Officer Tony Fernandes to consider making the city’s airport as its Philippine hub and to launch a Davao-Kuala
Lumpur service. Arturo M. Milan, trustee of the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (DCCCII), said they will put forward the proposal when Mr. Fernandes comes route/PAGE 11
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AVA O C i t y - Despite the Maute terrorists attacking Marawi City which hosts or is near several hydropower facilities, the Mindanao Grid can withstand any attacks on its power
generation facilities. “If Agus C omplex is af fe c te d we have ext ra reserves because we have over-supply in Mindanao, we still expect a normal power situation.” Mindanao Development Authority
deputy executive-director Assistant Secretary Romeo Montenegro said. “Our average surplus (power) today hovers around 600 to 700 megawatts.” Asec. Montenegro said. The siege in Marawi
which began last May 23 is centered around parts of downtown Marawi. The city hosts the Agus I power plant which generates 80 megawatts of electricity for the Mindanao Grid. The seven Agus hydropower
plants have a combined capacity of 982 megawatts. Montenegro said that government troops immediately secured Agus I during the onset of the siege. He added t hat t he
coming years more power will come to Mindanao. A coal-fired power plant in Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte expected to come online late this year will add 500 megawatts to the grid. (PIA/RG Alama)
‘Build-Better-Now’ for Marawi to start soon By FRANKLIN P. GUMAPON, Contributor
MARAWI City -- Plans and programs of the “Task Force B angon Marawi” are now in place for the recovery, reconstruction and rehabilitation of this city after the Maute group stormed here last May 23. Key government officials from the Department of
National Defense (DND), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Education (DepEd), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), D e p ar t me nt of He a lt h (D OH), Department of
Science and Technology (D OST), Office on the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP), Mindanao Development Aut h or it y ( M I N DA ) , Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), National Intelligence C oordinating Agenc y (NICA), Office of Civil Defense (OCD) as well as
the local government units of Lanao del Sur and Marawi City converged here yesterday, July 17, to present and discuss the reconstruction and rehabilitation works to be undertaken in the city. Undersecretary Diosita Andot of OPAPP emphasized the need “to rebuild social cohesion side by side with the physical rehabilitation
in the area.” “This is different from psycho-social services for the internally displaced persons (IDPs). It is about social healing borne out of conflict,” Andot said. Director Ronilda Co of DepEd-Central Office also supported Andot’s recommendation saying, “If we want peace building
at the outset, it should be reflected in our rebuilding efforts.” Moreover, Atty. Laisa Alamia, ARMM executive secretary has presented a comprehensive plan for the rehabilitation not only of Marawi City but also of the other towns in Lanao del Sur affected by the armed marawi/PAGE 11
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THE country should diversify its products and trading partners and maximize trade agreements as it aims to achieve export revenues by about USD100 million annually in the next five years, said the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). NEDA-attached agency Philippine Statistics Authority reported that total trade grew to USD13.7 billion in May 2017, with imports and exports growing by 13.7 percent and 16.6 percent, respectively. January to May total trade grew 13.9 percent to USD63.3 billion, with exports and imports growing by 16.3 percent and 12.3 percent, respectively. “Our country’s trade growth is consistent with the global pick-up. We are striding forward with world trade performers and we intend to match this growth with sound macroeconomic policies,” said Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto M. Pernia in a statement. Pernia noted that the 15.4-percent growth of total trade in May was supported by the sixth consecutive doubledigit growth of exports since December 2016 and by the recovery of imports from its 0.1-percent decline in April. In terms of markets, countries in East Asia remain strong trade partners with 48.3-percent share in export revenue and 46.2-percent share
in imports. Trade with ASEAN is also strong, with 15.7 percent share in export receipts and 26.1 percent share in inward shipments. ASEAN likewise remains a promising destination for exports, with exports to ASEAN economies growing by 25.6 percent in May. The Philippines has free trade agreements with China, India, Japan, Republic of Korea, and Australia and New Zealand under ASEAN. “As we aim to diversify our markets, we are pleased to note that our exports to Malta, United Arab Emirates, and India grew significantly,” said Pernia, also NEDA DirectorGeneral. Pernia explained that exports to Malta, India and United Arab Emirates (UAE) grew by 130.6 percent, 71.9 percent, 211.9 percent, respectively, and that this is the fourth month this year that exports to UAE have almost tripled. Trade of other Asian countries also posted doubledigit growth rates led by Vietnam (25.8 percent), Indonesia (24.1 percent), Malaysia (23.4 percent), and India (22 percent). Further, Pernia said the country should continue to promote export competitiveness to boost growth. (Leslie D. Venzon/PNA)
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EBU PACIFIC is planning to mount flights to Haneda airport in Japan, should there be additional entitlements for the route.
C e b u Pa c i f i c Vi c e President for Corporate Affairs Paterno S. Mantaring, Jr. said there is strong demand to operate the Manila-Haneda flight given the proximity of the airport to Tokyo, compared to Narita airport. “We want to expand our operations to Japan and we want to operate to Haneda but right now we can’t get any allocation entitlements from the government,” Mr.
Mantaring told reporters in a recent media briefing. “We’re asking for holding of air talks between the Republic of the Philippines and Japan so that we can add entitlements,” he added. T h e G o k on g w e i - l e d airline has been asking for air talks between the two countries since two years ago, and recently renewed its request during the latest air panel meeting. “We’re waiting for the
government of Japan to respond to that request... hopefully in the coming months,” Mr. Mantaring said. Currently, Cebu Pacific -- which has 400 flight entitlements between Manila and Tokyo -- offers flights to Tokyo via Narita as well as services to Fukuoka, Nagoya and Osaka in Japan. Among the domestic airlines, only Philippine Airlines offer direct flights to Haneda. “I think there is demand [for the Manila-Haneda flights]. It’s near the city so it’s easier for the traveling public, un like Nar it a [Airport] which is 60-70
kilometers (kms.) away from the city,” Mr. Mantaring said. Haneda Airport is the closest airport to Tokyo City, with a distance of only around 15 kms. Last year, Japanese tourists were the top four market for the Philippines recording 535,238 arrivals, next only to Korea (1.48 million), United States (869,463) and China (675,663). Aside from Japan, Cebu Pacific earlier said it is also interested to increase the frequency of its Manila and Sydney flights, noting sustained demand for this route. demand/PAGE 9
Villar-led Vista Land prices P5-B retail bond offer VISTA LAND and Lifescapes, Inc. has finalized the interest rates for the P5-billion fixedrate retail bonds it plans to issue before the end of the month. In a disclosure to the stock exchange on Monday, the Villar-led property developer announced a 5.7512% per annum interest rate for the Series A bonds that will mature in seven years or by 2024. Meanwhile, the Series
B 10-year bonds due on 2027 will have an annual interest rate of 6.2255%. The listed firm has allotted P3 billion for the principal amount of the offer, with an over-allotment option of P2 billion. The offer represents the first tranche of the company’s P20-billion bonds filed under the shelf registration program of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Vista Land will be offering the bonds from July 18-27, tapping China Bank Capital Corp. as the offer’s sole underwriter. The bonds will then be listed and traded at the Philippine Dealing and Exchange Corp. starting on Aug. 4. The bonds have been assigned an “AAA” issuer rating by local debt watcher Credit Rating and Investors Services Philippines, Inc.
(CRISP). This indicates a stable outlook for the company. In assigning the rating, CRISP cited the company’s leadership in the low-cost and affordable housing market, financial performance, the strength of its management team, as well as its successful operating model. Vista Land has housing developments in 111 cities vista/PAGE 11
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Is Today Your Last? Think a minute…Have you ever heard anyone who was dying say: “I wish I had spent more time at the office!” I doubt it. If you knew that you were going to die tomorrow, how would you live your last 24 hours? Would you party until you drop and try not to think about your own death? Would you be filled with fear or anger at God? Would you do everything you could so your family could go on without you? Those people who died on September 11, 2001 in the World Trade Center in New York City never knew they were going to die when they woke up that morning. People who suddenly die in car accidents or drown in the ocean never know they’re going to die that day. Sixteen years ago my family celebrated Christmas in America, and the next day my father left on a business trip to the Philippines as he had done for 27 years. But this time he never came back. Just a few weeks later, he died from pneumonia in Hawaii. My father had no idea he would never come home. And neither did we. You see, this is why we must live today like it’s our last—because it just
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jhan tiafau hurst might be! Maybe you need to get things right in your life. Maybe you need to ask someone’s forgiveness; or you need to forgive someone else who wronged and hurt you. Do it now. Don’t wait an ot h e r d ay. For y ou r own peace and safety, free yourself from the sin of unforgiveness. Jesus Himself said that our unforgiveness will stop you and me from receiving God’s forgiveness. O r may b e you’ve b e e n dishonest, lied, cheated and stolen from someone. Friend, it does not matter what you’ve done wrong, do what you need to do to make it right today—before it’s too late. If you died tonight, are you 100% sure that you’re right with God your Maker and Judge? If today is your last, do you hurst/PAGE 9
Batas Mauricio LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness…” (Colossians 2:6-7, the Holy Bible). -ooo PH I L P O ST RU N S OUT OF MONEY ORDER FORMS: Many lawyers like me surely had the scare of their lives, in a manner of s p e a k i ng of c ou r s e , during the last several days insofar as their out of town (read that, outside of Metro Manila) cases that required them to pay certain fees, like appeal fees, for instance. The reason? The Philippine Postal Corporation (Philpost) appears to have ran out of money order forms that had to be filled up by interested parties, so money orders could
b e s e nt by t h e m to appropriate government agencies, like the courts, where fees and money had to be remitted as part of certain requirements. As a result of this, fees that had to be paid were not paid, causing big problems, like, in an Iloilo City court case of mine, the appeal fees I was trying to deposit with the Philpost were not accepted and hence were not paid to the court. -ooo PHILPOST ASKED TO EXPLAIN: So, since no one at the frontline offices of Philpost can explain anything to me and to my staff about the problem of missing money order forms, I wrote the Postmaster G eneral. Here are parts of my letter: “We are writing to you in connection with the problems being encountered by our clients and other interested parties in connection with their inability to send money orders… “We were told that the Philippine Postal Corporation has stopped or refused accept placements for money ord e r s a l l e ge d l y on account of the policy of its officials to change its money order forms,
and that, the new money order forms had not been delivered to it yet. “With due respect, we do not question the wisdom or the necessity of changing forms for money orders. That is a matter that is better left for your discretion. But, Philpost should have, in the meantime, provided for a way by which money orders can still be sent while it is awaiting the delivery of the new forms. As it is, people who regularly transact using money orders are left without any recourse or remedy at all… -ooo PHILPOST TO I S SU E C H E C K S I N LIEU OF MONEY ORDER FORMS: Ms. C orazon E. Damias, the chief of Philpost’s Postal Payment Delivery Division, wrote back to me. She explained: “We would like to inform you t h at t h e p o s t a l money order form has been converted into a check in compliance with the regulation of the Philippine Clearing Ho u s e C o r p o r at i o n (PCHC)… which states that banks would no longer accept checks wit h t he old for mat design effective July 01, 2017. “We were advised by
our depository bank on the implementation of the said circular only in January 2017. Hence, we consulted the PCHC if the postal money order would be covered by this issuance and they replied us on the affirmative. There was a delay in the distribution of the new postal money order checks in the post offices because we had to wait for the approval of the PCHC and our depository bank on the design since there was series of tests made on the proof/sample prior t o it s approv a l an d printing of checks. “In addition, compliance with the provisions of RA 9184 on procurement of goods and services must be strictly observed since PHLPost is a government entity….” -ooo WA T C H “A N G TA N G I N G D A A N ” AT FACEBOOK: “Ang Tang i ng D a an” i s a Bible exposition and prayer session for ever yone, in English a n d F i l i p i n o, 2 4 / 7 , worldwide, that can be viewed at www.facebook. com/angtangingdaan. Reactions: 0917 984 24 68, 0918 574 0193, 0977 805 9058. Email: batasmauricio@yahoo. com.
Our spiritual and supernatural world hints and traces
roy cimagala We need to be more adept in attending to the world of the spiritual and the supernatural which is where we also live, whether we like it or not, aware of it or not. That it’s part of our objective reality can be verified from the fact that we can think and reason out, discover and invent things, and do many others that tell us we are capable of spiritual operations that presume that we also live in the world of the spiritual. T h e s up e r n atu r a l aspect of our objective reality can be verified by the fact that there are many mysterious,
naturally inexplicable things that take place in our life. There are miracles and other wonders that simply go beyond the limits of our nature. We have to learn how to deal with our spiritual and supernatural world because that is where the real action is and where our ultimate goal is. That’s where we are truly defined, where our radical dignity is established. That’s where we can have our encounter with God. For us, the material and natural world is nothing if not related to the spiritual and the supernatural world. Our material and natural world can only have meaning and purpose if related to the spiritual and the supernatural, that is, if related ultimately to God. Of course, God made himself man in Jesus Christ so that our material and natural w or l d , d a m a g e d by
sin, can have a way to re c on n e c t w it h ou r Creator and our Father. And Christ’s presence and redemptive action continues to take place with the action of the Holy Spirit. This is a truth of our faith that should ever be made alive in us, kept sharp in our mind, and deeply felt in our heart. For this, we have to submit to a certain discipline that may involve a number of things. We have to learn to be recollected all the time, keeping effective control and supervision of our senses and other faculties so that wherever we are, we could manage to be always in the presence of God. We have to learn to pray and meditate on the word of God, for it is there where we begin to get in touch with Him on a dayto-day basis. If we truly exercise our faith, our prayer should always be
exciting since we would be dealing with the Holy Spirit who knows all the truth and who can tell us of things to come. We n e e d t o d o e ve r y t h i ng to ma ke sure our prayer is a real encounter with God, a direct conversation with the Holy Spirit who always intervenes in our life with his constant promptings. For this, it is truly helpful to know more about the gifts of the Holy Spirit so we may be able to correspond to those gifts properly. Obviously, to be most docile to the Holy Spirit, we need to clean up our mind and heart through penance. Let’s see to it that our heart is rid of any impurity that could prevent us from discerning the Holy Spirit’s promptings. These are, at least, a few of the things we can do to take care of our spiritual and supernatural world. roycimagala@ gmail.com.
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Duterte creates DOF fiscal strategy group P RESIDENT Duterte has created a new, specialized group at the D e p ar tment of Finance (D OF) that is tasked to provide strategic advice and research on fiscal policies in support of his administration’s socioeonomic reform agenda focused on sustaining high growth, eradicating extreme poverty and growing the economy to upper-middle income status by 2022. In Executive Order No. 31 which took effect last June 28, the President said the Strategy, Economics, and Results Group (SERG) will be directly under the Secretary of Finance, who will assign an Undersecretary and Assistant Secretary to supervise its operations. The SERG is now headed by Undersecretar y Karl Kendrick Chua, whom DOF Secretary Carlos Dominguez III has assigned to help craft the Duterte administration’s Comprehensive Tax Reform Program (CTRP) and
coordinate closely with the Congress in finetuning this reform proposal designed to make the tax system simpler, fairer and more efficient. Dominguez had signed Department Order 4-2017 last Jan. 20 adding the SERG to the DOF as part of the Department’s reorganization. The EO signed by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea by authority of the President, formalizes S e cret ar y D omingue z’s creation of SERG. Under the presidential dire c t ive, t he SERG is mandated to provide strategic advice to the DOF secretary as the Economic Development Cluster (EDC) chairperson of the Cabinet, “as regards fiscal policies and financial implications of the national government’s priority programs.” The SERG is also tasked to conduct research on fiscal economics policy to support the government’s identified priority programs and manage and coordinate
UCPB senior officers and associates bring hundreds of clothes to the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ Civil Relations Service (CRS) as a show of solidarity and support to the soldiers deployed in Marawi City. From left, AFP-CRS chief of staff Antonio Francisco, UCPB security assistant Charles Margaret Crame, training officer Jeanielyn Hung, VP and Conglomerate Security Group Head Elpidio Misolas Jr., AFP-CRS Head Major Gen. Ronnie Evangelista, UCPB President and CEO Higinio Macadaeg Jr., VP and Human Resources Group Head Stella Fulgencio, and training assistant Janna Alaine Mendoza.
UCPB Group donates clothes to soldiers fighting in Marawi THE UCPB Group has donated hundreds of undergarments for Filipino soldiers battling against terrorists in Marawi City. UCPB President and CEO Higinio O. Macadaeg Jr., Conglomerate Security Group Head retired Navy Capt. Elpidio B. Misolas Jr., and Human Resources Group Head Stella A. Fulgencio brought the boxes of garment to Major Gen. Ronnie S. Evangelista, head of the military’s Civil Relations Service, at the headquarters of the Armed Forces of the Philippines at Camp Aguinaldo on July 17. “We want our soldiers to know that they are in the prayers of our Bank associates, and through this donation, we are grateful for their sacrifice and service,” Mr. Macadaeg said. G e ne r a l Ev angel ist a
expressed gratitude for the donation, saying these acts of kindness boost the morale of soldiers in the frontlines. “Our soldiers value these gestures of support, and your appreciation will continue to inspire them as they carry on with their duties in the battlefield. Thank you for putting our soldiers in your thoughts,” General Evangelista said. The Bank donated 1,200 pieces each of shirts, underwear, and socks, which are essential for soldiers who are deployed at a moment’s notice. The AFP assured that the donated garments will be shipped to the frontlines as soon as possible. The UCPB Group is composed of the parent bank UCPB, and its subsidiaries UCPB Savings Bank, UCPB Leasing and Finance Corp., and UCPB Securities Inc.
“transformative reforms of the DOF that will ultimately result in better life for all Filipinos, especially the poor and the marginalized.” According to the EO, the SERG will consist of two offices—the Strategy R e s u lt s O f f i c e ( SR O ) , which will be headed by a government official with the rank of Director IV, and the Fiscal Economics Research Office (FERO), which shall be organized into divisions, each headed by a Division Chief. The SERG will be manned by organic personnel from the DOF and other government of f i c i a l s or e mpl oye e s detailed or seconded from other agencies.
The SRO’s functions include: • developing strategy maps and plans to convert the priority socioeconomic agenda into executive and legislative action from a fiscal perspective, complementing the National Economic and Development Authority’s Philippine Development Plan; • providing fiscal policy advice and inputs to the DOF officials and the members of the EDC, including the performance of quality assurance and review of the pronouncements and policy decisions of the Secretary of Finance; • managing an up-to-date data bank of fiscal economic
insights, outlooks, risks and accomplishments for the Secretary of Finance’s domestic and international engagements, in collaboration with other DOF offices; • preparing detailed implementation plans for the priority fiscal reforms in support of inclusive growth; • monitoring the progress of identified priority programs and mitigate any emerging risks; and • building fiscal reform coalitions with the public sector, private sector and civil society organizations to help deliver the priority programs. The FERO, meanwhile, has the following functions: • researching on and
analyzing priority programs to ensure that fiscal policies and reforms translate into fiscal sustainability, inclusive growth, job creation and poverty reduction; • simulating the economic impact of strategic tax reforms and other fiscal initiatives; • monitoring and reporting economic and fiscal risks and prospects for the country and providing just-in-time technical notes to the Secretary of Finance; • analyzng the equity and economic impact of various fiscal-related proposals of the legislature, industry associations, civil society and other stakeholders, and assess which ones are progressive group/PAGE 9
K To 12 MASS TRAINING OF GRADE VI TEACHERS June 10-17, 2017 Hotel Conchita, Cagayan de Oro City
The Last Full Swing By: ANALIZA V. SABELLO, T-III
The DepEd CdeO NTOT Team is in line of the last full implementation of the K-12 Curriculum, they conducted the Mass Training of Teachers from June 10-17, 2017. It was fully monitored by the Regional Office headed by Dr. Lorie Llagas and Dr.Bienvinido Tagolimot. Hence , they opened the activity with a big bang! Together with them were the Division Personnels headed by Dr. Mary Ann Allera and Dr.Jean S. Macasero as the main focal person of the said event.The participants were 468 Grade 6 teachers from different schools. The aim of which is to provide teachers with concrete understanding of the said curriculum framework, competencies, learning standards, teaching plan and assessment. The training started by the arrival and registration of participants. The second day focused on K- 12 Cu r r ic u lu m Framework to explicate the salient features of the curriculum. The discussion also included the different theories, concepts and comp etencies that the learners are expected to acquire. The participants were then expected to be in their proper designated venues. Ever y learning areas were then managed by trained NTOT personnels who burnt out extra efforts in preparing the said big event. All out support from the Regional and Division Office were visibly observed for they monitored every single progress of the seminar. Division Nurses were asked to served in case participants need some assistance. Hotel personnels too, were very much eager serving the needs of each and every participants. Food were served on time and was varied in some ways to fully give satisfaction to
the clientele. A walk through of the curriculum was the focal point of the discussions as the training continued on the third day. The participants appreciated the importance of the curriculum guide and suitable instructional materials which can be rele vant in the less on delivery. Dr. Lorie Llagas and Dr. Bien Tagolimot shared their views and impression regarding K-12 curriculum. They both emphasized the importance of the curriculum guide in the learning and even shared their personal experiences as a teacher. Part of the discussion also tackled the communicative Learning Teaching (CLT) approach and how the methods can be used for language learning in the classroom. Varied approaches were conducted every learning areas in the application of each desirable learning sessions. A focal point of the Fourth day was aimed to explain the nature of developmental reading strategies and components of the reading process for the English team. The participants were able to evaluate and revisit their reading teaching strategies and practices. The purpose of the discussion was to put emphasis pertaining to the different stages of developmental reading. The session also included the Art of question constructions that is beneficial factors In enhancing the thinking skills and comprehension level of learners. Learning never stops as it continues to inspire, inform and increase the knowledge of the teachers In the quest for delivering education. Day 6 of the training has been ver y fruitful and meaningful. The discussion and activities
focused on Assessment of learning for reading. The importance and assessing the learners. Intervention and remediation plan were among the salient matters that were discussed. Pressure seem to build up in the last day of the training as the participants meticulously crafted their D e t ai l e d L e s s on P l an (DLP). The outputs were collated and compiled as part of the training. One of the highlights also of the day were the teaching demonstration showcasing their teaching prowess, style, and strategies worthy of emulation. The day ended with a social night to wrap up the days event. LRMDS was the main focus of the last day session. Participants were e ager enoug h to commend for the closing program spearheaded by CdeO’s Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Elena M. Borcillo, CESO V. Participants showcased variety of talents from each learning areas. T’was indeed
a fruitful and successful event in the lives of each 21st C entur y Teachers brimming with them the passion, commitment to serve learners to the best of their ability composing their hearts contentment. Enhancing themselves to the training provides and equipped them to fully apply what they had learned. Learning by doing as I may say. Words of appreciation uttered by the participants overwhelmed the hearts of the facilitators. Appreciating the efforts from the first day up to the end (from pre p ar at i on up to it s implementation) paves away stress. Simple thank you eases the pain and kicked out stress amongst all facilitators. True success will be empirically measured in the application of what was learned through actual implementation. Congratulations and more power! #One DEPED #One FAMILY
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Ms Cagayan de Oro 2017 candidates wave to the crowd after the Talent Competition held 15 July 2017 at SM City CDO Uptown.
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Mindanao Public School receives new desks and chairs
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remote school in Maguindanao Province received 235 new armchairs and desks from AboitizPower distribution utility, Cotabato Light and Power Company (CLPC).
QUALITY EDUCATION. Cotabato Light and Power Company donated 235 new armchairs, desks and chairs to the remote Don Antonio Martinez Sr. Elementary School (DAMSES) in Maguindanao Province.
The assistance from CLPC has made classrooms at Don Antonio Martinez Sr. Elementary School (DAMSES) safer and more conducive for learning for the students who come mostly from the Maguindanaon and Tiduray tribes. CLPC and Aboitiz Foundation Inc. responded to the request for assistance of Teacher-In-Charge (TIC) Bai Norhaya S. Cagalawan of DAMSES, which is located about 20 kilometers from the city. On June 28, 2017, a team from CLPC, led by human resource and reputation enhancement department head Anna Lea Lee L. Nataño, turned over 100 armchairs, 45 desks with 90 chairs and two teacher’s tables and chairs to Ms.
Cagalawan and other DAMSES officials. “Isang blessing po ito para sa amin na mabigyan ng mga armchairs and desks. Iingatan po namin ito para mas marami pang mag-aaral ang makakagamit nito,” Cagalawan said. “Sana hindi mapagod ang AboitizPower at CLPC sa pagtulong, lalo na para sa kapakanan ng mga kabataan.” (This is a blessing for all of us. We will take care of the armchairs and desks so that more students will be able to benefit from their use. We hope that AboitizPower and CLPC will continue to help, especially for the welfare of the children.) “We welcome the opportunity to be an instrument in improving the quality of
education at DAMSES and in promoting the safety of students here. As an AboitizPower company, CLPC considers quality education a vital component in ensuring a better future for the kids in our community,” Nataño said. The turnover ceremony was attended by Salvacion Deaño, Kinder, Filipino and IPED Division coordinator; Marisol Rosal, SPED division head; Dr. Sittie Jane Mangelen, DOS North District supervisor; PTA officers; and Barangay Captain Datu Wilson Sinsuat. Present also were Cotabato Light Michelle P. Prudente and Arlene V. Hepiga of CLPC HR and RED team, and Frederick Carlon, CLPC quality assurance specialist.
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Mapping solution for DUs increase efficiency of Davao Light, VECO
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he mapping system being used by AboitizPower affiliates Visayan Electric Company (VECO) and Davao Light and Power Company (DLPC) has been recognized and endorsed by Google as one of its enterprise geographic information system (GIS) solutions. Agila, which has been developed into a product and renamed GeoSmart, is listed as one of 29 solutions developed by Google Map partners and is being offered to other Google customers around the world. It was developed by Navagis in collaboration with AboitizPower to improve ef f icienc y in ma naging inventory and in providing timely service to VECO and DLPC customers. Jojo Guingao, AEV FVPDigital Management, said that Agila brings mobility, agility, and accessibility to the process. It means improved productivity for the DUs because VECO and DLPC personnel no longer have to do ocular inspections to verify their drawing board projections. “Before Agila, designing a line extension or a network maintenance takes days to complete. Now, it takes hours to finish everything including the materials and labor required to implement a work order,” said Bobong Borja, AP Distribution Utilities AVP-Information
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Services Group. Since it is using Google Maps, Agila or GeoSmart has maximized the functionalities available on the Google platform like Street View, Geo-fencing, Point of interests
(POIs), and Crowd-sourcing to name a few. Some of these functionalities are also useful to VECO and DavaoLight, like Street View, which allows personnel to see the situation
on the ground without having to be physically on site. Agila guarantees customer satisfaction by ensuring shorter waiting time for those applying for new line extensions with VECO and DLPC customers.
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PAP, Xavier Ateneo conduct facilitators’ training in handling community drug-surrenderees By Jason Manaois
The national government’s War on Drugs has resulted in a substantial number of drug-surrenderees in local communities. T he Xav ier Ateneo Psycholog y Depar t ment a n d t h e Ps yc ho l o g ic a l Association of the Philippines (PAP) saw the need to capacitate loca l
health leaders to handle a community-based relapse drug prevention program. To this end, PAP and XU-Psych organized a fourday facilitators’ training on basic counseling and facilitation, and a workshop on Katatagan Kontra Droga sa Komunidad comprised of 12 individual modules
and three family modules. The said training was designed for community facilitators with experience in facilitation and counseling w it h behav iora l science undergraduate background (psychology, nursing, and social work, among others). Meanwhile, the workshop was interactive, with the use of videos, worksheets, and simulations. Participants
PREVENTION IS KEY. Xavier Ateneo Psychology Department and the Psychological Association of the Philippines (PAP) join forces to capacitate local health leaders to handle a community-based relapse drug prevention program. Contributed photo.
were a sked to si mu late facilitating a module and s e r ve i n s m a l l- g r ou p discussions. The goal of the program i s to t r a i n c om mu n it y facilitators (local government unit officers, barangay health workers, and community leaders) to teach drug-surrenderees life-skills to prevent relapse on illegal drug use. The goals and components of community-based drug t reat ment inter vent ions were a lso introduced to t he p a r t ic ip a nt s . T he y were required to at tend t he pro g r a m , s i mu l at e facilitation of at least one module, and pass coaches’ e va lu at ion to receive a certificate of completion. A total of 60 participants f rom C a gay a n de O ro, Iligan, Bukidnon, Lanao del Norte, Surigao, Cotabato, and Davao attended t he said event. “Inaalay namin itong manwal at mga modyul sa mga komunidad, pamilya, at mga taong nagpupursiging iwan ang buhay na may droga. Aming paniniwala na bagamat ang pagkalulong sa bawal na gamot ay isang pangmatagalang sakit, ito ay isang sakit na kayang training/PAGE 9
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LAMUDI AFFORDABLE HOUSING FAIR OPENS The very first affordable-focused housing event organized by property website Lamudi Philippines will be participated by top names in the industry
the quest for the most easy-on-the-pocket real estate investment ends today as Lamudi officially opens the Lamudi Affordable Housing Fair at the Glorietta 3 Activity Center in Makati today. On behalf of Vice President Leni Robredo, her Chief of Staff, Undersecretary Philip Francisco Dy will deliver her speech tackling housing affordability, one of the most sensitive shelter issues in the country at present. The event will be graced by representatives from key government agencies and property developers. The ribbon cutting and housing affordability panel discussion will be headed by Undersecretary Philip Francisco Dy; Pag-IBIG Vice President Elmer Tugade; Managing Partner and Head of the Urban Planning Team of Palafox Associates, Karmi Palafox; and Lamudi Managing Director Bhavna Suresh Chathambeth. CNN Philippines anchor Ruth Cabal will host and moderate the opening program and discussion that will dissect housing affordability issues, including a discussion on existing laws, strategies to overcome the housing challenge, and its impact to the country. “To be part of the solution of making real estate affordable and accessible to all is maybe one of the biggest contributions that we have made for the industry in particular and to the country in general. This is only a first and we will continue to move and shake Philippine real estate,” said Ms. Suresh. Key national shelter agency Pag-IBIG Fund and the Social Security System (SSS) are also represented in the fair. They will provide important details on various government programs and benefits related to housing that all Filipinos can avail. Likewise, both agencies will be part of the two-day real estate enrichment seminars to be offered in the fair. SSS will give a seminar detailing foreclosed properties investment guide on the first day, while the Pag-IBIG Fund will talk about how to finance a property on the last day. Union Bank and Philippine Investment Two (SPVAMC) will auction their
foreclosed properties on the event. Union Bank auction is scheduled at 1–3 p.m. on the first day of the fair, July 15, while PI2 will bid their properties on the second, July 16, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Furthermore, aside from bringing developers that offer affordable housing together in one roof, the fair also tapped the best real estate professionals that will share updated and vital investment and real estate information to interested attendees. Day 1 talks include Growth Market Opportunities to be discussed by Mikko Barranda, Associate Director of Leechui Property Consultants; Investment Guide on Pre-Selling Condos by Jake Loria, Founder of therealestategroupphilippines. com; Real Estate Investing Options to be discussed by Gary Hablero, President and CEO of GH Heritage; and Selling Properties Online by Lamudi managing director, Bhavna Suresh. The second day, on the other hand, will feature forums such as the Philippines’ Property Outlook by Joey Bondoc, Research Manager of Colliers International; buying your first home seminar will be talked about by Gabriel Dominguez, President of Green Circle Realty; rent-to-own properties buying guide and renting versus buying seminars will be discussed by Rem Ramirez of Philippine Institute of Real Estate Service; and Ryan Dela Cruz of Ferden Realty. The housing fair will showcase the best valuefor-money properties and will offer exclusive property discounts to home hunters. Exciting raffle prizes, giveaways, and activities are also up for grabs at the event. Zalora, Lazada, Uber, FoodPanda, Kickstart Coffee, and On Board Cafe are just some of the sponsors who will add more fun and convenience in home hunting. Technology-assisted services such as virtual reality in real estate and home loan calculators available at the event will likewise add ease to the home-buying experience of fair attendees. To know more about the Lamudi Affordable Housing Fair, visit the event’s official page.
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SSS lauds SC’s ‘status quo’ on Pasay lot The Social Security System (SSS) on Tuesday lauded the Supreme Court’s (SC) issuance of a “status quo ante order” (SQAO) which temporarily prohibits the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) to expropriate the entire 6.5-ha property of the pension fund in Pasay City. “We are very much thankful with the decision of the SC favoring our prayers to disallow NGCP to take over our members’ land in Financial Center in Pasay City. This may be a partial victory for our part but this is a big step in protecting our members’ interests,” Social Security Commission (SSC) Chairman Amado D. Valdez said. In a resolution dated June 21, the high court’s Third Division issued the SQAO against the decision of Pasay City Regional Trial Court Branch 108 allowing NGCP to expropriate a part of the SSS property in Diokno Ave., in Pasay City. “The Court further resolves to grant the petitioner’s prayer for the issuance of status quo ante order and/ or writ of preliminary mandatory injunction and to issue a status quo ante order effective immediately as of this date and continuing until further orders
from this Court,” the SC order read. “Now, therefore, you, your agents, representatives and any person or persons actin upon your order or in your place or stead, are hereby enjoined from implementing the orders dated March 2, 2017 and April 24, 2017 of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 108 Pasay City,” the SC added. Likewise, SC ordered NGCP to submit its comments on the petition of SSS within 10 days from the receipt of notice. “…the Court, without necessarily giving due course thereto, resolves to require respondents to comment thereon (not to file a motion to dismiss) within a nonextendible period of 10 days from notice,” it read. In a previous statement, Valdez said that based on consultations with energy industry experts, NGCP does not need to expropriate as much as 6.5-ha of land to construct its 230kV substation. He referred to the Doña Imelda Substation formerly known as Araneta Substation in Quezon City which is a 900mV substation that used only 2,000 square meters of land. “Various consultations with our friends in the energy
sector showed that NGCP have constructed a bigger substation with 900mV before and did not use more than two hectares of land. People in the industry are wondering why need a land which is more than what is required for that purpose,” Valdez said. Valdez earlier also warned NGCP that they may lose their land acquisitions prior to its move to expropriate the pension fund’s property in Pasay City if the SC will decide in favor of SSS. “Aside from losing the property of ours they wish to expropriate, if the SC decide in our favor, I think other land acquisitions made by them should also be reviewed,” Valdez said. SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel F. Dooc also welcomed the high court’s decision and is hoping that the SSS will win the fight for the pension fund’s current and future members. “We welcomed with gratitude the decision of SC to issue a SQAO and we hope that after due proceedings, it will lead to a permanent victory for the pension fund and its members, “ said Dooc, who reiterated the plans of SSS to establish a hospital and a corporate center in the said property. SSS Commissioner
Pompee La Viña, Chairman of the SSC Investment Committee, said that the fight for this property of SSS members is far from over. “Rest assured that the current SSS administration will not falter in its efforts to fight for this property until the NGCP threat of expropriation is out of the picture,” La Viña said. SSS through the Office of the General Corporate Counsel (OGCC) filed a Petition for Certiorari with prayer for the issuance of Status Quo Ante Order and/or Writ of Preliminary Mandatory Injunction with the SC last May. SSS’ action was prompted by the issuance of a Writ of Possession by Branch 108 of the Regional Trial Court of Pasay City over its prime property consisting of 60,872 square meters located at Diokno Avenue owned by its 34 million members. SSS raised the issue of the propriety of NGCP as a private corporation, to expropriate public property already devoted to public purpose. “This case would put into test the power of expropriation, which belongs to the national government, being exercised by a private corporation,” he added.
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AFTER HEARING That Judgment issue: 1. Making the injunction permanent; 2. ORDERING defendants to desist from entering the premises of the land of plaintiffs. On the part of Lilian G. Ravanera that she be ordered to vacate the area and turn it over to plaintiffs. PETRONIO ARGUELLES AND LILIA JABINAL, CV-ORD-2016-063 3. That the cloud to their title of the land subject of this action , be removed and quieted or that defendants be ordered to reconvey the land now known as Lot No. Plaintiffs, FOR: 19229 covered by OCT No. P-1115 located at Agusan, Cagayan de Oro City with - VERSUS - QUIETING OF TITLE an area of 466 square meters. Likewise defendant Lilian G. Ravanera should also HEIRS OF PEDRO CUERQUIS RECONVEYANCE, DAMAGES REP. BY ZOSIMO EBARDO AND PRELIMINARYINJUNCTION,WITHTRO reconvey the land she bought from Pedro Cuerquis with an area of 83 square meters portion of Lot 19229 above-mentioned. LILIAN G. RAVANERA, 4. OTHER RELIEFS AND REMEDIES EQUITABLE IN THE PREMISES. Defendants. March 2, 2016, Cagayan de Oro City. X------------------- SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION (SGD) LEONARDO N. DEMECILLO Counsel for the Plaintiffs TO :MS. LILIAN G. RAVANERA B2, L12, Emily Homes Subd., AGUSAN, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY Lower Balulang, Cagayan de Oro City GREETINGS : ROLL No. 20129 IBP No. 1011849 WHEREAS, this Court issued an Order dated April 28, 2017 allowing the Plaintiffs Cagayan de Oro City Chapter to serve summons on defendant Lilian G. Ravanera by publication pursuant to February 23,2016 Section 15 Rule 14 of the Rules of Court; PTR No. 7361650 WHEREAS, quoted hereunder is the Plaintiffs’ Complaint, to wit: Cagayan de Oro City February 23,2016 COMPLAINT MOLE COMPLIANCE NO. V -0009241 July 27, 2015 COME NOW, plaintiffs, by the undersigned counsel, and to this Honorable Cell No. 09157893596 Court, most respectfully allege: 1. That they are of legal age, Filipinos, spouses and residents of Agusan, Cagayan Republic of the Philippines) City of Cagayan de Oro) S.S. de Oro City; 2.That defendants namely: VERIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION OF a) HEIRS OF PEDRO CUERQUIS are all of legal age, Filipinos and NON — FORUM SHOPPING all residents of Agusan, Cagayan de Oro City. They are represented in this case by Zosimo Ebardo, also of legal age, Filipino, married and That we PETRONIO ARGUILLES AND LILIA JABINAL,of legal age, Filipinos, resident of Agusan, Cagayan de Oro City. spouses, and residents of Agusan, Cagayan de Oro City, after having duly sworn b) LILIAN G. RAVANERA is of legal age, Filipino, widow and resident to, in accoradance with law, do hereby depose and say: of Agusan, Cagayan de Oro City. 1. That we are the plaintiffs in the above entitled case. 3. That plaintiffs are the owners of a parcel of land described as follows: “ A parcel of land containing an area of THREE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED 2. That we caused the preparation of the COMPLAINT; 3. That we have read the pleading and that the allegations therein are true and (3200) square meters bounded as Follows: correct of our personal knowledge and not the product of the imagination or a matter N- Alejandro Gabilan; of speculations; that the pleadings is filed in good faith; and that the signatories are S- Catalino Cuerquis; unquestionably real parties¬in-interest who undoubtedly have sufficient knowledge E- Catalino Cuerquis and belief to swear to the truth of the allegations in the petition: and W- Leoncio Gabilan. Said Land is covered by Tax Declaration No. 72137 in the name of Atacia 4. That we have not , therefore, commenced any action or filed any claim involving Baconguis the former owner. Copy of said tax declaration No. 72137 is herewith the same issues in any court, tribunal or quasi-judicial agency and to the best of attached marked as ANNEX “A”. But now said TD No. 72137 is cancelled and my knowledge,no such other action or claim is pending therein and if we should thereafter learn that there is such a claim we should report that fact within five (5) changed to Heirs of Pedro Cuerquis copy Attached as ANNEX “F”. 4.That plaintiffs acquired the above-mentioned parcel of land from the heirs of days therefrom to the court wherein the aforesaid complaint or initiatory pleading Atacia Baconguis copy of Deed of Absolute Sale is herewith attached marked as has been filed. ANNEX “B”. Notarizing the Deed of Absolute Sale was Atty. Apolinar Villanueva who was commissioned as Notary Public. The other copies of Deeds of Absolute IN WITNESS WHEREFORE , I have hereunto affixed my signature this 2nd day sale marked as ANNEXES “C” and “D”. The affidavit of Teresita De Los Santos of March 2016 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. Takiang as ANNEX “E”. (SGD)PETRONIO ARGUELLES (SGD) LILIA JABINAL 5. That from 1979 and 1980 when plainiffs bought the land, they have been living Affiant Affiant in the land they bought from the heirs of Atacia Baconguis. Nobody disturbed them. Even Pedro Cuerquis and his family. SUBSCRIBED and SWORN to before me this 2’ of March 2016 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, affiant Petronio Arguelles showing his Senior Citizen ID NO. FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION 01301 issued at Cagayan de Oro City on February 2014 and Lilia Jabinal showing 7. That defendants claim and falsely obtaining title to the land and tax declaration her Senior Citizen ID No. 01300 at Cagayan de Oro City on February 2014. subject of the action, is a cloud on their title or interest thereon by reason of (SGD) EMELITO J. MARQUINO defendant’s claim which appears valid or effective but is in truth and in fact invalid, NOTARY PUBLIC ineffective,unenforceable and prejudicial to his title. They did not know how Pedro UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2015 Cuerquis obtained title to the land they bought from Atacia or Anatacia Baconguis. PTR 3030697=12/29/2015 8. That as owners,plaintiffs have a legal or equitable title to or interest in the IBP 1011661=12/29/15 real property subject of the action. ATTORNEY’S ROOL# 29851 MCLE COMPL # V=0000889 SECOND CAUSE OF ACTION CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY 9. Defendants are exerting effort to eject plaintiff by all means. If filed against DOC NO. 204 them a case maliciously to harass plaintiffs. As such, plainiffs are entitled to an PAGE NO. 40 injunction and the whole or part of such relief consists in restraining the commission BOOK NO. XII SERIES OF 2016 or continuance of the act complained of. 10. That the commission of the act during litigation would work injustice to NOW THEREFORE, You are hereby required to answer the Complaint within plaintiffs. 11. That defendants are threatening, or are attempting to do some act or acts sixty (60) days from date of publication. If you fail to do so, judgment by default probably in violation of the rights of plaintiffs respecting the subject of the action will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. WITNESS THE HONORABLE FLORENCIA D. SEALANA-ABBU, Judge of this or proceeding, and tending to render the judgment ineffectual. 12. That for the purpose of issuing a Temporary Restraining Order and Writ Court, this 8th day of May 2017, at Cagayan de Oro of Injunction plaintiff is willing to put up a bond in the amount to be fixed by this City, Philippines. (SGD) ANABEL CARMEN S. CASINO-BALURAN Honorable Court. Clerk of Court V THIRD CAUSE OF ACTION ------------------------------------- 13. That in evident bad faith the Heirs of Pedro Cuerquis sold a portion of the ORDER land to Lilian Ravanera who is not a buyer in good faith for she knew that the land she bought a portion of the land plaintiffs owned. WHEREFORE, it is most respectfully prayed that judgment be rendered in favor Upon motion of plaintiffs’ counsel, and finding it to be of merit, the same is hereby GRANTED. The Clerk of Court of this Branch is hereby directed to issue of plaintiffs and against defendants: summons by publication upon defendant. Lilia A. Ravanera. SO ORDERED. BEFORE HEARING DONE this April 28, 2017 Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. That a Temporary Restraining Order be issued restraining defendant to (SGD)FLORENCIA D. SEALANA-ABBU eject or harass plaintiff and the Municipal Trial Court in Cities Branch 5 to Presiding Judge hear the case filed there at by defendants. BWM: July 12, 19 & 26, 2017 Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10th Judicial Region Branch 17 Cagayan de Oro City
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Plan... from page 1
an average of 4 percent to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), and about 26 percent of Mindanao’s GRDP (gross regional domestic product),” he said during the Plan’s launch in Cagayan de Oro City. Pernia said the region also has the highest contribution to Agriculture, Hunting, Forestry and Fishing (AHFF) in Mindanao, and second highest, following Davao, in terms of contribution to industry and services sectors in Mindanao. He noted the region is mainly composed of manufacturing, agriculture and forestr y, and trade subsectors which confirm the potential of Northern Mindanao to be a major industrial hub and trade center in Southern Philippines. Moreover, Pernia said the regional development foresees Metro Cagayan de Oro to become the fourth metropolitan center by 2025. “This is based on its projected population g rowt h and f unc t iona l role as a principal gateway and transshipment hub in Northern Mindanao. It will also remain as a key educational center in the region,” he added. The Plan further highlights the potential of the region, particularly in the industries of banana, rubber, bamboo, cacao, coco coir, coffee, agribusiness and tourism. The NEDA chief stressed regional development is a main thrust of the Philippine Development Plan, which is anchored on President D u t e r t e’s 0 - 1 0 - p o i n t Socioeconomic Agenda. The government also conducted the regional roadshow for the PDP 20172022, the blueprint for the country’s development under the Duterte administration, in Cagayan de Oro City.
Robbery... from page 1
Mining Corp. (PMC), after twin robber y incidents took place in just one night involving three mine workers. “We are dead serious in dealing with the suspects and let this serve as a warning to other Philsaga workers not to ever be involved on these kind of illegal activities,” Villanueva said. On July 11, two suspects, Ramil Narvasa,31, a water treatment crew of the Mine Engineering Department and Rhafsan Ortillano, 23, me chan i c mai nte nanc e of the Mine Mechanical Department, were caught in the act of trying to sneak out a disassembled Boar C Rockdrill Machine made in Australia which cost more than a hundred thousand pesos. At about the same evening, Raybe Nabong,26, checker of light and heavy vehicles, was caught on CCTV camera of trying to steal the still new entire assembly of the rear tire of a company-issued XRM Honda motorcycle assigned
to Environmental Protection Department. Formal charges of qualified theft were already lodged against the suspects. Narvasa and Ortillano were brought to the Bunawan Municipal Police Station while Nabong was brought to the Rosario police. Based on the report of Mine Security Office (MSO), Narvasa and Ortillano was spotted by asset custodian Christopher Sulon trying to slip out the costly rockdrill they hid inside a sack at the pneumatic section of the old Materials and Control Office (MCO). Sulon confronted one of the two suspects at the back of the MCO building but hesitated to yield and continue walking towards the grassy portion of the settling pond prompting him to call for a backup of another security guard Jonathan Sellano to accost and recover the stolen mining equipment. In the other incident , Nabong was caught redh a n d e d l y up o n C C T V review by Engr. Matthew Sencil Jr. replaced the entire assembly of the rear tire of the motorcycle with an old and worn out tire. He later replaced the old rear tire assembly to the Honda XRM 30 minutes later when he came back to the Light Vehicle Shop. The MSO is also investigating three other mine workers of their possible involvement to the incident since they were also seen on CCTV merely approaching and observing the suspect doing his illegal activity as if nothing happened. Sencil questioned
Nabong’s presence inside shop since he has nothing to do with the repairs of motorcycles since his job is to checklist the light and heavy vehicles.
RoRo...
from page 1 Bandanaira Dos will have an all-Filipino crew. She is one of two vessels that have been completed since 2016 at PICMW’s sprawling facility in Jasaan which features a state-ofthe-art shiplift system, one of only two existing in the country, with a net lifting capacity of over 1,000 tons. The facility operates the only syncrolift dry dock with a side rail transfer system in the Philippines, according to PICMW president Meneleo Carlos III. Carlos is the grandson of PICMW founder Meneleo Carlos Sr. and the company has operated since 1934 before Alvarez acquired it in the 1980s. In 2011, it built the landing craft utility BRP Tagbanua, the biggest ship so far in the Philippine Navy arsenal. Today, the PICMW facility in Jasaan repairs an average of 70 ships a year and employs eight naval architects. It has cemented its name through the years as the pioneer in shipbuilding in the country and lately, it has diversified into steel fabrication as well, boasting the latest ISO 9001:2015 certification in its laurel.
Grab...
from page 1 have not been certified by the government regulatory agency. Guro explained that the memorandum will only affect
Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 10th Judicial Region Branch 16, Tangub City IN THE MA FTFR OF THE DECLARATION OF THE LEGAL HEIRS OF THE LATE DIONESIO CABRERA AND LAURITA CABRERA,
SPECIAL PROCEEDING CASE TC-2017-003
GLORIA CABRERA BENORE, TITO C. CABRERA, LUCIA CABRERACALOG and ANITA CABRERALOYOLOYO, Petitioners. /-----------------------------------------------/ NOTICE OF HEARING WHEREAS, after alleging certain facts in a verified petition filed on July 04, 2017, petitioner prayed that after notice, publication and hearing, an order be issued declaring as the sole legal heirs of the late spouses Dionesio Cabrera and Laurita Cabrera the following persons: “GLORIA CABRERA BENORE, TITO C. CABRERA, LUCIA CABRERA- CALOG and ANITA CABRERA- LOYOLOYO”.
Grab-owned vehicles in the National Capital Region (NCR) as these are companyowned. In big provincial cities such as Cagayan de Oro, Cebu and Davao, Grab is contracting large taxi fleets to be used in their ride-hailing offers. “As long as the taxi unit used has a valid certificate of public convenience, then they may continue to operate as Grab,” Guro said. In Cagayan de Oro, a commuter contacts a taxi unit via Grab app. But in actuality, only the driver is associated with Grab. The unit he is plying is still owned by the taxi firm and thus, not covered by the July 11 LTFRB memo. In this city, there are almost 200 taxi drivers accredited by Grab. The agreement between Grab and the taxi company doesn’t need approval from LTFRB.
Route...
from page 1 to town for the 2017 Davao Investment C onference (ICon) on July 21-22. “We need to seize the opportunity,” Mr. Milan told BusinessWorld in a text message. Mr. Milan, head of this ye ar’s IC on organizing committee, said there is a significant potential business and tourist passenger traffic in the Davao-Kuala Lumpur route, given that the two countries are part of the Brunei-Indonesia-MalaysiaPhilippines East ASEAN Growth Area. “We just need a critical catalyst to develop, especially the economic cooperation and an air link will be crucial,”
he said. Mr. Fernandes is scheduled to deliver a speech at the Davao ICon later this week, and is expected to make an announcement at a press conference. “Although we still do not know what he will announce, we just hope that he will agree to our appeal,” Mr. Milan said. In Apr i l , A i r As i a Phi lippines announce d the launch of several new domestic routes, including between Davao and Cebu, Clark, Boracay and Puerto Princesa.
Marawi... from page 2
conflict. In the meantime, a tent city will be set up in Sagonsongan, Marawi City for the IDPs. It is said to accommodate 1,240 transitional shelters. To date, the displaced fami lies accounte d for 114,715 with 522,777 persons. Staying at the 87 evacuation centers were 4,970 families with 26,991 persons while majority of the IDPs are Undersecretary Cesar Yano of DND has presided over yesterday’s meeting on b ehalf of S e cret ar y Delfin Lorenzana, the task force chair. (FPGumapon) #BangonMarawi
Vista... from page 3
and municipalities spread out across 44 provinces in the country, totaling to around 300,000 homes built since the company started operating in 1977. The company has five residential business units, namely Brittany Corporation, Crown Asia Properties,
Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10th Judicial Region Cagayan de Oro City OFFICE OF THE PROVINCIAL SHERIFF NOTICE OF EXTRA JUDICIAL SALE EJF File No. 2017-244 Upon extra — judicial petition for sale under Act 3135 as amended by Act 4118 filed by HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND ( Pag-IBIG), as mortgagee against DANIEL L. JAMIN married to VIRGINIA C. JAMIN , as mortgagor, to which the indebtedness as of June 13, 2017, amount of TWO HUNDRED TWO THOUSAND FIFTY SEVEN PESOS ( P 202,057.68 ) inclusive of interest and penalty charges, attorney’s fees and expenses of foreclosure, the undersigned will SELL TO PUBLIC Auction on , AUGUST 7,2017 at 10:00 o’clock in the morning at the entrance door Regional Trial Court Branch-23,City Tourism Hall, Cagayan de Oro City, to the highest bidder for cash or manager’s checks and in Philippine Currency, the following described properties, to wit;
WHEREFORE. finding the petition in due form and substance, the hearing of the same is hereby set On September 01, 2017 at 8:30 o’ clock in the morning, at the Session Hall of this Honorable Court, at which date, time and place, any concerned and interested person may appear and show cause, if any, why said petition shall not be granted. The Sheriff of this Honorable Court is hereby ordered to post copies of this Notice in three (3) conspicuous places, preferably in the Bulletin Board of this Court, the City Hall of Tangub City, and the Barangay Hall of Sta. Maria, Tangub City, Mis. Occ. Moreover, let a copy of this petition and notice be published once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the province of Misamis Occidental, all at the expense of the petitioner, for the information and guidance of all concerned. Also, let a copy of this petition arid notice be furnished the petitioner, the Office of the Solicitor General, and the Local Civil Registrar of Tangub City. Any person having or claiming any interest under the entry whose correction is sought may, within fifteen (15) days from notice of this petition, or from the last date of publication of such notice, file his opposition thereto. WITNESS, the Honorable SYLVIA A. SINGIDAS-MACHACON, Presiding/Executive Judge, this 14th day of July 2017.
All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the aboved-stated date, time and place. In the event auction sale cannot take place for whatever legal reason, the same will proceed on the following working day, without further notice, posting and publication. Prospective buyers/bidders may investigate for themselves the title herein above-described and encumbrances thereon, if any there be. Done this June 30, 2017 in the City of Cagayan de Oro, Philippines.
(SGD.) ATTY. MARCELINO D. NATIVIDAD, JR. Clerk of Court-IV BWM: July 19, 26 & Aug. 2, 2017
BWM: July 5, 12 & 19, 2017
TRANSFER CERTIFICATE TITLE NO. T-135709 A PARCEL OF LAND ( Lot 49, Block 32of the cons.subd. plan,PCS-10-001788, being a portion of Lot 3637, Cad-237, Cagayan Cadastre and Lot 3695-D, Psd-10- 009550 ). Situated in Barangay Iponan, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY NINE (129) sq. meters more or less.
(Sgd.) RICO A. REMALIG Sheriff IV
Inc., Camella Homes, Inc., Communities Philippines, Inc., Vista Residences, Inc. Its unit Starmalls, Inc. operates malls located in Mandaluyong and Muntinlupa. Vista Land looks to net a maximum of P4.93 billion with the offer, the proceeds of which will be used to finance the construction and completion of the Evia Lifestyle Center, Vistamall Malolos, as well as for general corporate purposes. Evia Lifestyle Center is the commercial component inside Vista Land’s Evia, a 600-hectare development that spans Metro Manila and Cavite set to include three master-planned residential estates developed by Vista Land’s units. In 2017, Vista Land allotted a capital expenditure of P35.3 billion for its expansion into 100 new cities, as well as for increasing its leasing business. Earnings of the company showed an 11% increase in the first quarter of 2017 to P2.3 billion. EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH A DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PARCEL OF LAND Notice is hereby given that deceased SPS. JOSEFINA SERIÑA, who died on JUNE 3, 2003 and PATERNO CAINGIN, who died on JANUARY 19, 1983, both died at BARRA OPOL, MISAMIS ORIENTAL; That the said deceased, at the time of their death, left a Parcel of Land situated in IPONAN, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY; TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-19984; containing an area of TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY ONE (281) SQUARE METERS, more or less; That the buyer buy only a portion of Eighty (80) square meters, more or less; The legal heirs or sole heirs of the deceased, SPS. JOSEFINA SERIÑA is the subject of Extra-Judicial settlement with a Deed of Absolute sale of a Parcel of Land; is made and entered; LORNA CAINGIN MILA, of legal age, Filipino citizen, married, with postal address at Zone 7, Barra Opol, Misamis Oriental; EDGAR SERIÑA CAINGIN, of legal age, Filipinon citizen, married, with postal address at Zone 7, Barra Opol, Misamis Oriental; RONNIE SERIÑA CAINGIN AND NAOMI CAINGIN LITANON, both of legal age, Filipino citizens, both married, with postal address at Zone 5, Barra Opol, Misamis Oriental, hereinafter referred to as the HEIRS/SELLERS/VENDOR; and SHEENA BELLE B. LIÑAN, likewise of legal age, Filipino citizen, single, with residence and postal address at Zone 5, Barra Opol, Misamis Oriental, hereinafter referred to as the BUYER/VENDEE; That for and in consideration of the sum of ONE HUNDRED SIXTY THOUSAND PESOS ONLY (Php 160,000.00) Philippine Currency, receipt of said amount is hereby acknowledge by the SELLER/VENDOR after the amount is paid in hand by the BUYER/S or VENDEE/S the SELLER/S or VENDER/S hereby SELL, CEDE, TRANSFER and CONVEY the above-described properties ONLY A PORTION OF EIGHTY (80) SQUARE METERS, MORE OR LESS in favor of the BUYER/S or VENDEE/S his/her/ heirs, assigns or successors-ininterest, free from any liens and encumbrances, free from any thirdparty claimant whomsoever and the same is non-tenanted; Under Notary Public of ATTY. EMELITO J. MARQUINO, As per Doc. No. 418; Page No. 83; Book No. XIII; Series of 2017. BWM: July 19, 26 & Aug. 2, 2017
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Unfazed by martial law, Ozamiz City holds annual festivities O
Ms Louise Andrea Wong (third from left), the newly crowned Ms. Ozamiz Tourism 2017 poses the top officials of Ozamiz City. In the photo are Ozamiz City Mayor Reynaldo ‘Aldong’ O. Parojinog Sr. (second from right), Ozamiz City Vice Mayor Nova Princess E. Parojinog (second from left) and Department of Tourism-10 regional director Marie Elaine Salvana-Unchuan (third from left).
Z AMI Z C ITY – T h e implementation of Martial Law all over the island of Mindanao has not deterred the people of Ozamiz city from celebrating its annual fiesta as events were successfully held in the city this weekend. The series of activities were celebrated in honor its patron saint, the Nuestra Señora dela Concepcion y del Triunfo, and also in line with the celebration of the city’s 69th Charter Day anniversary on July 16, 2017. Ozamiz City Mayor Reynaldo ‘Aldong’ Parojinog Sr. said they are unfazed of the Mindanao-wide enactment of the martial rule since the city has been known to be peaceful and its residents peace-loving. “We have nothing to fear here in Ozamiz City. We are still celebrating our annual fiesta, although out of respect for Martial Law, we have to strictly observe the curfew hours,” Parojinog said. All the activities held at nighttime must end before 12 midnight. Vice Mayor Nova Princess Parojinog, the mayor’s daughter, said the local government of Ozamiz has decided to limit its festivities by holding only its core events such as Ms. Ozamiz Tourism 2017 and the
“Subayan Keg Subanen Festival” where contingents from city’s different schools and barangays have joined the street dancing competition and showdown. She said they have to hold the two major events since these are the highlights of the city fiesta celebration and people are expecting these activities. During the Ms. Ozamiz Tourism 2017 coronation night held at the Medina gymnasium on Friday night, July 14, thousands of Ozamiznons trooped to the venue to cheer for their favorite candidates. The contestants consisted of 51 young ladies representing the city’s barangays. Out of the 51 candidates, 15 remained and of this, eight were selected to compete all the way to the elimination round. In the final round, five were declared as winners with Louise Andrea Wong announced as this year’s Ms. Ozamiz Tourism. The runners-up were: Allyssa Loui Santos (first runner-up), Melodie Guangco (second runnerup), Kayla Faye Acapulco (third runner-up), and Remie Danica Omas-as (fourth runner-up). The following day, July 15, 17 contingents from the schools and barangays in Ozamiz showed their street dancing skills in the “Subayan Keg Subanen Festival.”
The newly crowned Ms. Ozamiz Tourism 2017 Louise Andrea Wong (center) and her court. Other winners were Allyssa Loui Santos (first runner-up), Melodie Guangco (second runner-up), Kayla Faye Acapulco (third runner-up), and Remie Danica Omas-as (fourth runner-up).
From left, Mrs. Susan Engracia Parojinog, Louise Andrea Wong, who was crowned as Miss Ozamiz Tourism Friday night at the Medina Gymnasium in Ozamiz City, and Ozamiz City Tourism Office Jaime S. Tumanda pose for photograph during Coronation Night of the search for Miss Ozamiz Tourism 2017.
Edward Rey Parojinog Echavez (left) and sister, Sophia Naja Adriana Parojinog (right) pose for posterity with one of the pageant winners of the search for Miss Ozamiz Tourism 2017 held at the Medina Gymnasium in Ozamiz City on July 15.
Mr. Mike Balazo Ochate (left), chief of staff of the Office of the City Mayor of Ozamiz City, and Ozamiz City Auditor Ms. Virgie Camacho (left) pose with one of the winners in the just held search for for Miss Ozamiz Tourism 2017 held at the Medina Gymnasium in Ozamiz City on July 15. photos by gerry lee gorit