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Briefly Samal-Davao bridge SAMAL ISLAND, Davao del Norte – As the long-awaited P23-billion Samal-Davao bridge project breaks ground in July this year, an official confirmed on Saturday that its construction will commence in the middle of 2021.

In an interview on Saturday, Mayor Al David Uy said the plan to construct the bridge will be slated next year as the detailed engineering design of the project has been worked out.

“It will be in the middle of 2021. The Consul General of China told me that the funds are there already and everything has been prepared,” he said.

Ocean rehab A HIGH school teacher in Bugo National High School (BNHS) in Cagayan de Oro City is leading the campaign to rehabilitate the ocean through research on artificial coral reefs with the use of glass bottles.

Maria Theresa Flora Mabalos said Friday she got the inspiration for her research in 2016 when she was teaching in Macabalan National High School (MNHS), where she collaborated with students to establish community-based projects.

"The creation of artificial reefs came to our mind after I had gathered the student leaders for planning and brainstorming on sustainable school-community based projects," saying the concept for artificial reefs using glass bottles naturally came up because the school is situated in a coastal area facing Macajalar Bay.

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HE people of Northern Mindanao especially those belonging to the marginalized sector will soon have access to free legal assistance from the Department of Justice (DOJ).

The DOJ and the local government of Cagayan de Oro (CDO) City in partnership with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) – Misamis Oriental Chapter and Liceo de Cagayan University – College of Law signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the relaunch Justice Action Center – DOJAC Region X today, 06 March 2020.

Under the MOA, the JAC – DOJAC Region X will be set up at the Ground Floor, Fabe Building, Pueblo de Oro Township, Upper Carmen, CDO. The agreement was signed by Undersecretary Juliana Gaviola Sunga representing Justice Secretary Menardo I. Guevarra for the DOJ, City Mayor Oscar S. Moreno for the local government of CDO, President Atty. Carlo B. Almirante BRINGS/PAGE 11

Present during the ceremony are (not in order) Undersecretary Juliana Gaviola Sunga representing Justice Secretary Menardo I. Guevarra for the DOJ, City Mayor Oscar S. Moreno for the local government of CDO, President Atty. Carlo B. Almirante for the IBP Misamis Oriental, and Liceo College of Law Dean Atty. Manuel I. Cabrera for the Liceo Legal Aid Center. The ceremony was witnessed by Assistant Secretary Sergio E. Yap II, Assistant Secretary in-charge of the DOJ Action Center (DOJAC), Atty. Jo-Ann R. Alcid, DOJAC Program Director, and Pros. Merlynn B. Uy, Acting Regional Prosecutor of Region X.

NIA, PAGASA to install telemetered rainfall and water level gauging station at Bubunawan

By MARK FRANCISCO

NIA Administrator Ricardo R Visaya (Middle Left) and PAGASA Administrator Vicente B. Malano, together with NIA Senior Deputy Administrator Abraham B Bagasin (Outermost Left), during the MOA Signing for the installation and operation of Telemetered Rainfall and Water Level Gauging Station in the vicinity of NIA Bubunawan Irrigation Intake Facility on February 26, 2020 at the NIA Administrator’s Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Building A.

THE National Irrigation Ad m i n ist r at ion ( N I A), re pre s e nt e d by Administrator Ricardo R Visaya, and the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA),

represented by Administrator Vicente B. Malano, signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the installation and operation of Telemetered Rainfall and Water Level Gaug i ng Stat ion i n t he INSTALL/PAGE 11

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Panguil Bay Bridge construction to start soon

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ANGUB CITY, Misamis Occidental-Governor Philip Tan announced that Panguil Bay Bridge, which

connects Misamis Occidental and Lanao del Norte, will begin its construction soon.

In a recent press conference, Tangub City

Mayor Jennifer Tan, Governor Philip Tan and PCOO Assistant Secretary Ramon Cualoping III shared development programs and projects of

Tangub City Mayor Jennifer Tan together with Governor Philip Tan and PCOO Assistant Secretary Ramon Cualoping III answers questions in a press conference, February 28 at the Activity Center, Conference Room, Tangub City. (SMRN/PIA10)

Tangub City and Misamis Occidental including the construction of Panguil Bay Bridge.

In a related development, Tan thanked the people of Tangub, as it celebrated the 52nd charter anniversary, saying, “Now, that we are celebrating our 52nd Charter Anniversary, there so many things and blessing that we acquired."

Tangub City is bounded by the natural beauty of Mount Malindang in the north and Panguil Bay in the south. "Aside from a vibrant agricultural sector, the Tangub also envisions itself as an eco-tourism

hotspot," she said.

"With the Panguil Bay Bridge in the pipeline, Tangub City will be easily accessible from the rest of Mindanao," the lady mayor stressed.

For his part, Governor Philip Tan shared the current developments in the province. He disclosed that road engineer, port engineer, bridge engineer, surveyor, CAD engineer, laboratory engineer, quality assurance engineer, accounting, HR manager, document controller and camp manager for the Panguil Bay Bridge Construction would be hired.

Meanwhile, PCOO Asec Ramon Cualoping III shared the "build, build, build" program of President Rodrigo Duterte to make Filipinos even more connected,by building a mega bridge that will provide convenient interisland travel in Northern Mindanao.

Cualoping underscored the achievements of the Duterte administration, not only in safeguarding the peace and order of the country but in infrastructure development and poverty alleviation as well.

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DILG 10 to brgys: Reschedule conduct of Brgy. Assembly Day IN THE efforts to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) issued an advisory

on the need for the barangays to reschedule the conduct of their Barangay Assembly Day. With this, barangays are advised to conduct

said assembly within the First Semester of CY 2020 instead, when the obtaining situation is safe and feasible.

“Despite our desire to conduct a meaningful discussion among our respective barangays through the said assembly, the safety of our constituents is still our primary concern,” said DILG 10 Regional Director Arnel M. Agabe.

He explained that based on the DILG-issued advisory, some barangays, at the discretion of the concerned barangay and consultation and agreement by local health authorities, may still proceed with the ASSEMBLY/PAGE 11

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LTFRB 10 launches modern PUVs in MisOr

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AND Transportation and Franchising Board (LTFRB)-10 introduced new and modern vehicles for public transportation to take route in Misamis Oriental.

During the launching of the Public Utility Vehicle

Modernization Program (PUVMP) on Friday, March 6, at the Provincial Capitol, about three transport companies were present including RTMI, Donsal Express Inc. and Nissan with ready units for use.

Congressman Rufus Rodriguez of Cagayan de Oro

City's second district said, "The Congress has been supportive of this modernization program since its inception in 2017."

The goal, he said, is to make our public transport in the Philippines efficient and environmentfriendly.

Jeepneys more than 15 years of age

Land Transportation and Franchising Board (LTFRB) and the province of Misamis Oriental launch new routes for modern PUVs in the province under the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program of the government. vincent philip bautista/pia misamis oriental

will be phased out so that it will be replaced by Euro 4 compliant engines.

"This program will also allow operators to transition from the old jeepney system to a new transport system, PUVMP. They will, therefore, be able to avail themselves of loans from Landbank at only 6 percent per annum interest at maximum of seven years,” Rodriguez added.

Meanwhile, Misamis Oriental Governor Yevgeny Vincente "Bambi" Emano urged the operators to replace their old PUVs with new ones as this will be more efficient and profitable.

The governor said the province will commit to give P70,000 per operator if they avail of this modernization program of the

About 15 RTMI buses are available for PUVMP. vincent philip bautista / pia misamis

government.

The modernization will be implemented strictly by June 20, 2020. LTFRB Director Aminoden Guro explained, they will no longer accept applications of single operator but only corporation and cooperative.

Operators will need to group and register at Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) and Office of Transport Cooperative (OTC).

He said, "Magpa rehistro na para

oriental

dili mawala inyong franchise sa inyong routa (register now so that you will not lose your franchise and routes).”

Land Transportation Office (LTO) Regional Director Nelson Manaloto, meanwhile, shared that it is about time to modernize public transport system in the Philippines.

He explained, “this will help make our country at par with other ASEAN countries.” (JMOR/ PIA10)

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MANILA — There is a fearful forecast circulating here that Covid-19 will last until the end of this year, or even beyond 2020.

Local health authorities say Covid-19 has become the new normal because, like it or not, it will be part of our daily existence.

And this is also the thinking of the World Health Organization (WHO).

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Think a minute . . . A familyowned pastry company had been successful for over 40 years. In the 1990’s the owners decided to expand their bakery business into other kinds of products.

They worked harder than ever to make their new products. But in return for all their hard work, they lost so much money they almost went bankrupt and completely out of business.

The businessman who bought their failing company said: “These people could not have worked harder, but they could have worked smarter.” Instead of working hard at what they did best, they worked hard at too many other things, and that is what caused them to fail.

Remember, our goal is to “get results” not just “get tired.”

That is why it is not enough to work hard, we also must work smart by knowing our limits. We must understand not only our strengths but also our weaknesses. Remember: “A leopard cannot change its spots.” So why try? Don’t fight the facts! Simply be

confirmed cases of Covid-19 has surpassed the 100,000 mark and the death toll is close to 4,000 as of latest count.

That said, there are three possible scenarios the world has to closely monitor: outbreaks, endemic or worse, pandemic, and live with it forever.

For now, the world is in jeopardy. Covid-19 is the new normal indeed. (ruffy44_ ph2000@yahoo.com)

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Does the project of giving a speech or going to a social gathering give you the willies?

Relax, there are always ways and solutions to help you by teaching you "never to be nervous again".

I have been always the most silent pupil in elementary and high school. I was ashamed even to talk to or with my teachers. Several terrible school records have been the result. But, I wanted to become a journalist. I am still one. And, I was teaching 12 years at an university. I will be teaching again German language soon at Ateneo de Davao.

During college times and while writing my first articles, I learned from my first boss, a daily news publisher, to avoid being ner vous w hi le me et ing people. I was always prepared. Preparation for any communicating

situation is a must. I have been invited to many parties and gatherings. I always asked for the guest list. I scanned all newspapers and browsed in the net.

"In your opinion, who..." or "What do you think of....?" kept the momentum going.

That was sometime during the 1960's. Since that time I was just very lucky to meet always the right people at the right time and place, which kept on teaching me how to avoid splendid isolation.

Whether you're delivering a speech, approaching your boss, or joining an important social occasion, do at first your homework.

The most polished, smoothly delivered and sp ontaneous s oundings talks are the result of many hours of work and years l on g e x p e r i e n c e s . T h e memorable one-liners and moving phrases that went

down in history didn't come from the last minute bursts of inspiration.

I a ls o l e ar ne d f rom Harvard University historian Richard Marius, "that good writing is a kind of wresting with thought". Or, as New Yo r k Ti m e s c o l u m n i s t William Safire expressed before: "To communicate, put your thoughts in order, give them a purpose, use them to persuade, to instruct, to discover, to seduce!"

Let's don't forget, that everyone of us has something to be proud of, and that ever yone enjoys talking about it. But, you have to make it happen! +++ Email: dor ingklau s@ gmail.com or follow me in Facebook, Linkedin or Twitter or visit www.germanexpatinthephilippines.blogspot.com or www.klausdoringsclassicalmusic.blogspot.com.

Covid-19 likely to last till end-2020 at least, say Singapore experts

THE number of people diagnosed with Covid-19 is growing around the world, and as the epicentre of the outbreak shifts away from China, it is unlikely that the disease will taper off like SARS did, according to THINK A MINUTE experts yesterday (March 9).

"The virus is here to stay until the end of the year," said Associate Professor Hsu Li Yang, infectious diseases programme leader at the National University of Singapore's Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health.

With the spike in cases globally, hopes that the JHAN TIAFAU HURST outbreak will be over by April or May will be dashed, who you are, and become he said. the very best you can be.

Make the most of your assets and natural abilities. This means knowing your limits and not wasting your time FAMILY BUSINESS COACH and energy tr ying to be something you are not.

Pigs can’t fly and fish can’t climb trees. We need to work in areas where we are competent and confident.

In a way, your personality is like your shoe size: you do not get to choose it. You do, however, get to choose whether or not you “fill your PROF. ENRIQUE shoes” in life by reaching SORIANO your potential and making the most of your natural C A M B R I D G E , M . A . abilities and personality.

Wikipedia describes Hubris Remember, your self- as “a personality quality of LIMITS/PAGE 11 extreme or foolish pride or

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preventive measures against the epidemic such as travel restrictions, school closures and the cancellations of largescale public events, Covid -19 has become clear and present danger to human lives.

The number of people diagnosed with Covid-19 keeps on rising, and is now global with almost countries affected, the latest of which is the European Union.

The global number of

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The global number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 has surpassed 100,000 and the death toll is close to 4,000.

Prof Hsu was one of four esteemed panellists who spoke to The Straits Times' senior health correspondent Salma Khalik in an hourlong dis cussion, which was broadcast live on the newspaper's social media channels.

The ot her t hree are Associate Professor Kenneth Mak, director of medical services at the Ministry of Health (MOH); Professor Leo Yee Sin, executive director of the National Centre for Infectious Diseases; and Professor Tikki Pangestu,

a visiting professor at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy and former d i re c t or of t h e Wor l d He a l t h O r g a n i z at i o n ' s (WHO) research policy and cooperation department.

Prof Pangestu outlined three possible scenarios the world is facing: *One, more countries will have outbreaks, including severe cases, and it would continue to be an emergency. *Two, the virus might "disappear completely", similar to how SARS did, said Prof Pangestu, referring to the 2003 outbreak of the severe acute respiratory syndrome that claimed almost 800 lives globally.

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*Three, the virus becomes endemic, and mankind might have to live with its continued existence, like other viruses such as the H1N1 swine flu virus.

He then said: "The third COVID-19/PAGE 11

Hubris: Pride that blinds dangerous overconfidence, often in combination with arrogance”. In its ancient Greek context, it typically describes behavior that defies the norms of behavior or challenges the gods, and which in turn brings about the downfall, or nemesis, of the perpetrator of hubris.

Hubris often indicates a loss of contact with reality and an overestimation of one's own competence, accomplishments or capabilities. In modern usage, it is also referred to as "pride that blinds" because

it often causes the person to act in foolish ways that belie common sense.

In the world of family business governance where conflict is inherently part of the ecosystem, flawed behaviors and past hurts by the leaders and their offspring, when left unchecked, almost always mutates into some form of power struggle and generational conflict. With certainty, as the conflict escalates, and conflicted members refuses to yield, hu br i s t a ke s ove r an d becomes “that pride that

goes just before the fall.”

Histor y constantly reminds us how once proud and mighty organizations all over the world crumbled due to stubborn and arrogant leaders.

As family business consultants, our role can be daunting and stressful especially when we are confronted with hubris aptly called in governance language as “founder arrogance.” It is one of the biggest issues that is causing many businesses to degenerate. Working with PRIDE/PAGE 11

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Mindanao party-list solon bats for expanded 4Ps Ako PDP Laban Congressman Adriano “Momot” Ebcas bats for an expanded Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps).

During the recent hearing on the House Committee on Poverty Alleviation, the Mindanao party-list solon representing electric cooperatives is pushing for the proposed House Bill 6060, expanding the Pantawid program (4Ps) implemented by the Department of Social Welfare and Development.

This House Bill aims to improve the living conditions of the 4Ps Households and to accelerate the growth of small-scale industries or businesses by making electricity accessible even to the poorest Filipinos, Ebcas said.

He said 4Ps has helped countless Filipinos nationwide and has improved the plight of dropping literacy, health condition, and livelihood of many

households.

The increased suitability of industries in the Philippines paves way to the importance of access to electricity to foster rural development.

Ebcas seeks for the approval of this proposed House Bill expanding the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program for increased access to electricity, facilitating improvement of living conditions and development of rural areas.

It is our hope that this technological progress will be shared to all Filipinos, and it is through accessible electricity that this will be possible, he said.

Also present in the House Committee were fellow Power Bloc Representatives from APEC Partlylist and Recoboda Partylist, who also expressed their support and interests for the welfare of the electric cooperatives and its consumers.

5 Learning, living in digital Mindanao YOUTUBER Marie Sousa of Cotabato City started taking videos in 2015 to record her activities and special events. “I uploaded the videos on my channel, not for everyone to see, but for me to look back on those memories. I had no idea one could make a living out of vlogging!”

Five years and over 10,000 subscribers later, her YouTube channel, “It’s Pretty Marie,” covers a wide variety of topics catering to her viewers’ many interests—from make-up tutorials to “mukbang,” an online broadcast wherein a host samples food and chats with the audience.

Better connectivity has also made teaching easier for Alnadzma Tulawie and learning more engaging for her students at Sulu State

College.

“With access to the Internet, my students are able to expand their research and delve deeper

into their assigned topics,” said Tulawie, who teaches Master in Filipino Language at the Graduate Studies Department.

“Reading my students’ papers, I now glean greater knowledge and wider perspective…Because they are now on the information superhighway, they are no longer behind their city-based peers,” Tulawie added.

Sousa and Tulawie are among those whose lives have been changed for the better by access to better connectivity in Mindanao.

Helping her hometown “Youtube is a huge community to be explored.

You have to know your niche and get a pulse on what your viewers are DIGITAL/PAGE 11

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Suzuki Offers Pre-Launch Promos for the All-new XL7 and All-new S-Presso

SUZUKI Philippines, the pioneer compact car distributor is set to introduce the XL7, and the S-Presso.

With its uniquely Suzuki features, the new vehicles are set to exceed the expectations of the modern Filipino family and those who appreciate quality driving experience that cater also to their wants, and not just their needs.

The XL7: Bold, Robust, and Dashing Be ready to have that commanding presence as you step out of the XL7 with its bold face and front fenders with garnish that creates a bold and robust styling for the handsome SUV. The model is powered by a 1.5-liter

K15B engine and has enough room for seven passengers with just the right leg room even in the third row leaving everyone at ease during long drives, not to mention its flexible seating arrangements.

Luggage space is not a problem as you can feel free to take both big and small luggage with a capacity of 153 liters.

Take this with you to new adventures. Reserve from March 1-18, 2020 and get a discount of P30,000 from the Php1,068,000.00 price tag.

The Athletic and Powerful Profile of the S-Presso The S-Presso champions the perfect fusion of a bold and practical design that takes after Suzuki’s classic SUV

trademark look, making the S-Presso a sight to behold that makes heads turn with its athletic profile and tall powerful stance. Inside, the 1.0-liter S-Presso is just as impressive as its exterior profile with its high seat position, providing comfort and convenience in every drive with ample luggage space. Get the S-Presso for Php518,000.00 and with an early reservation promo from March 1-18, 2020, customers may avail the P15,000 discount with just a down payment of P5,000.

Visit any of the 77 Suzuki dealerships nationwide to avail of this promo. For more details, visit www.suzuki.com. ph.

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Gov. Emano posibleng mag-deklara sa State of calamity sa MisOr POSIBLENG ipaubos ni Gobernador Bambi Emano sa state of calamity ang Misamis Oriental human gipaubos sa

Department of Health sa Code Red ang tibuok nasud tungod sa natalang local transmission sa Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

R.A. 9048 Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

dinhi sa Pilipinas.

Kini ang gibutyag ni Provincial Health Officer Dr. Jerie Calingasan niadtong Lunes, Marso 9, 2020,

kung diin isa kini sa posibleng rekomendasyon sa iyang buhatan ngadto kang Gobernador Emano aron mas mapadali ang pagpalit sa medical supplies ug equipment kung ugaling mokuyanap ang makamatay nga virus dinhi sa lalawigan.

Ma h i nu m du m a n n g a nagpagawas ug kamandoan si Gob. Bambi Emano pinaagi sa Memorandum Order No. GYVBE 2020-179 niadtong milabay nga mga bulan nga kung mahimo dili usa magbyahe sa laing nasud gawas kung emerhensiya ug magtuman sa mando sa Department of Health kon DOH nga magquarantine sulod sa katore (14) ka adlaw. Ika duha niini mao ang Memorandum Order No. GYVBE 2020-185 gimanduan ang tanang ulo sa departamento sa kapitolyo nga isibog ang schedule sa tanang kalihukan sulod ug gawas sa probinsya hilabina dagkung panagtapok sama sa

R.A. 9048/R.A. 10172 Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

Republic of the Philippines Province of Misamis Oriental Municipality of Manticao -oOo-

Republic of the Philippines Province of Misamis Oriental Municipality of Manticao -oOo-

OFFICE OF THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR

Publication Notice R.A. 10172

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Petition No. CFN-0009-2020

OFFICE OF THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

Petition No. CCE-0008-2020

DATE: 02 MARCH 2020

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that ROSEMARIE CAMARA TAWANTAWAN has filed with this Office a petition for change of first name from ROSE MARY to ROSEMARIE in the birth certificate of ROSEMARIE CAMARA TAWANTAWAN who was born on APRIL 30, 1956 at Manticao, Misamis Oriental and whose parents are CARLOS CAMARA and ELNORA GALAGNARA.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 25 MARCH 2020.

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 9048/R.A. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that ROSEMARIE CAMARA TAWANTAWAN has filed with this Office a petition for correction of DATE OF DATE from APRIL 30, 1956 to MARCH 30, 1956 in the birth certificate of ROSEMARIE CAMARA TAWANTAWAN who was born on MARCH 30, 1956 at CENTRO, Manticao, Misamis Oriental and whose parents are CARLOS CAMARA and ELNORA G. GALAGNARA.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 25 MARCH 2020.

(SGD) DOROTHEO O. LACBAIN, JR. Municipal Civil Registrar

(SGD) DOROTHEO O. LACBAIN, JR. Municipal Civil Registrar

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anibersaryo sa IKNB tungod sa hulga sa COVID-19. Gisundan dayun kini ug pagpanghatag sa mga infrared thermometer og thermal Guns sa mga entry point sa lalawigan lakip na niini ang dakbayan sa Cagayan de Oro sama sa Laguindingan Airport, Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) sa Balingoan port ug Macabalan port sa dakbayan sa Cagayan de Oro. Ug bag-ohay lang gipa ubos

ang Kapitolyo sa precautionary measure sama sa pag pagkuha og temperatura og pag sanitize sa kamot alang sa katong mag gawas-sulod sa maong gambalay.

Ang Sangguniang Panlalawigan pinaagi ni Board Member Nancy Madjos isip charmain sa committee on Health nagpalabang ug resolution nga edeklara ang Probinsya sa Misamis Oriental ubos sa State of Calamity.

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By MERLITA B. DAVEN Tuod Integrated School Tuod, Manticao, Misamis Oriental

INTEGRATED and remote education was one of the proposed plans before the spread of the coronavirus.

This technology is of great imp or t ance to ensure that the students’ time is not wasted due to recent developments. We must adapt this technique, benefit from the communication infrastructure and activate all e-learning means.

Students must trust their abilities in the selflearning process and take advantage of the time w h i l e n ot n e g l e c t i n g the importance of the educational environment.

Remote e-learning is not limited to lessons taught by the teachers through platforms. Students can take part in several activities that can enrich

their learning experience in addition to simultaneous virtual lessons attended by students and teachers at the same time because there are other lessons that students can watch, pause and watch again at any time.

The new technique also features activities that allow students to interact in the presence of their teacher or even in his/her absence. Such activities aim to promote students’ understanding of a certain c o n c e p t a n d p r ov i d e them with opportunity to discuss and benefit from each other. The remote e-learning platforms present various tools to measure and evaluate the extent to which students are understanding the lessons.

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 10th Judicial Region REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL Cagayan de Oro City

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 12th Judicial Region, Branch 21 Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte

OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE JUDGE

OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT AND EX-OFFICIO SHERIFF

IN RE: PETITION FOR RENEWAL OF APPOINTMENT FOR NOTARY PUBLIC

NOTICE OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SALE: EJF NO. 21-87

ORDER

Upon extra-judicial petition for sale in accordance with the provision of Republic Act No. 720, as amended filed by 1st VALLEY BANK, INC., represented by NERI B. BLISS, Branch Manager, MORTGAGEE, against Spouses ROBERTO V. MARIAS and ADELAIDA G. MARIAS of Purok Ipil-Ipil, Maranding, Lala, Lanao del Norte, MORTGAGOR, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness the principal amount of ONE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTY SIX THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY THREE AND 42/100 (Php1,576, 793.42) PESOS, becomes due exclusive of interest, penalties, publication, Sheriff's expenses and other related incidental expenses, the undersigned or his duly authorized deputy will Sell at Public Auction on June 4, 2020 at 10:00 o'clock in the morning to 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon at the Office of the Clerk of Court, RTC, Branch 21, Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte to the highest bidder, for CASH or MANAGER'S CHECK and in Philippine Currency, the following described real property with all its improvements thereon, to wit:

Atty. Phillip Nelson F. Carpio and Atty. Dexter Baquiano Precioso filed the above verified petitions for commission as Notaries Public.

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-20,721 Register of Deeds of Lanao del Norte

Finding the petitions to be sufficient in form and substance let the same be set for summary hearing on March 25, 2020, at 10:00 o’clock in the morning before the sala of this Court. Interested persons or party may file a verified opposition in writing which should be received by the Court before the scheduled hearing why the petition should not be granted.

A parcel of Land (Lot 7-B-5-G of the subdivision plan Psd-12-003474, being a portion of Lot |E-5 Psd-12-003203), situated in the Barrio of Maranding, Municipality of Lala, Province of Lanao del Norte, Island of Mindanao. Bounded on the S., along line 1-2 by Lot 7-E-5-B; on the W. along line 2-3 by Lot 7-B-5-F both of the subdivision plan; on the N., along line 3-4 by Road (10.00 m. wide; on the E., along line 4-1 by Lot 7-B-5-H of the subd. plan. Registered in the name of ROBERTO V. MARIAS, of legal age, Filipino, married to Adelaida B. Generalao. Containing an area of THREE HUNDRED (300) SQUARE METERS, more or less.

ATTY. PHILLIP NELSON F. CARPIO, Petitioner, X- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - / IN THE MATTER OF THE RENEWAL OF COMMISSION AS NOTARY PUBLIC

NC. 2020-125

ATTY. DEXTER BAQUIANO PRECIOSO, Petitioner, X- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - /

Further, let this Order be published at the expense of the petitioners at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Misamis Oriental. Likewise, let a notice to the public of the hearing be posted in conspicuous places at the Hall of Justice of Cagayan de Oro City and the bulletin board of this Court.

Let a copy of this Order be furnished the Chapter President of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines, Misamis Oriental.

SO ORDERED.

In CHAMBERS this 10th day of March 2020, Cagayan de Oro City.

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(SGD) DENIS Z. ALCANTAR Executive Judge

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

In the event the Public Auction should not take place on the said date, it shall be held on June 11, 2020, without further notice.

Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte, Philippines, March 5, 2020.

BWM: March 13, 20 & 27, 2020

(SGD) ATTY. BERNARDINO M. BERING Clerk of Court VI & Ex- Officio Sheriff

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Livelihood store for leukemia patients adopted and rises at RTC 10 A

By ERCEL MAANDIG

LIVELIHOOD store patterned as an "honesty store" now rises at the premises of the police Regional Teaining Center (RTC) located at 6th Division, Patag, National Highway in Cagayan de Oro City where beneficiaries are leukemia patients from a group called LEUPAPO or Leukemia Patients Parents Organization; a non-profit organization whose mission is to facilitate leukemia patients that require medical treatments,shelter and food, said RTC 10 spokesperson Jeanette Marie S. Soldevilla. The said organized group was founded by Regzel Clarabal whose son also suffered leukemia.

At present, there are 120 leukemia patients sheltered

by LEUPAPO free of charge out of empathy and kindness,helping patients avail medical treatments such as chemotherapy and blood transfusion.Patients are coming from different areas in Mindanao who cannot afford medical trestment,Soldevilla said.

LEUPAPO's struggle pierced in the heart of the newly installed RTC 10 regional training director P/Lt Col. Edison Revita after he personally went to LEUPAPO temporary shelter in barangay Bulua and seeing the situation of the patients. That instantly enkindled his heart.Having seen the living condition of the patients,he immediately donated reconditioned bunks,mattresses and beddings. It all started from a simple request of the founder for a blood donor to Revita and from then on,RTC-10 championed the cause of LEUPAPO. The group's daily struggle is on how to sustain the basic needs of the patients of providing food on the table and medical treatments.

To address this need, Revita thought of giving sustainable help by giving LEUPAPO an initial capital for livelihood and that's when the "honesty store" was born wherein they now provide healthy snacks to the police recruits and police students of around over 600 like sweet

yams,corns,bananas,camote cue and kakanin.

The concept behind Honesty Store is to sell products provided by the parents of leukemia patients under LEUPAPO on display inside the store with no vendors or store keeper around.The customers,which are those police recruits/students and RTC-10 staff will be buying their food stuff from the store and just leave the amount they have to pay out of their purchase and

Cagayan de Oro's premiere coutourer Gil Macaibay III also made party and luxury wear for Muslim themed dresses for Women and men as well as we've seen in this photo Dr Fatmah Mangondato (center) and her companions was wearing a Gil Macaibay III design.

that's how "honesty store" derives from.

Aside from earning,LEUPAPO gets a percentage of the "honesty store"'s net income.This empoweres them to be selfsufficient. It affords them their daily provisions.

According to Revita that RTC 10 has not only helped in improving the living condition of LEUPAPO members but most importantly, managed to capacitate the parents to earn their living and not to rely with assistance and relief.

Apart from the livelihood assistance, LEUPAPO benefits the most from the blood cards of the police recruits and career courses drawn from blood letting activities patients with leukemia that require blood transfusion from time to time during their care.Blood transfusion is one of the most important form of supportive care for patients with leukemia.Getting blood from the blood bank and lack of blood donors is a constant source of frustration and woes for LEUPAPO but with RTC 10's assistance, it is no longer a burden to them

wherein support is always readily given.

Revita championed the cause of LEUPAPO by incorporating character building to its students as part of the learning process during their training, believing that one small act of kindness can make a difference.

Because of their medical condition, LEUPAPO patients are no longer attending school, therefore,RTC 10 initiated a book reading, storytelling, tutorial lessons and playtime to the patients on weekends.

This teaches the students to be compassionate, to look out for other people and help them.This brings joy to the heart of each patient.They wait with anticipation the visits and lessons during weekends giving them a ray of sunshine.

As a tradition, RTC 10 conducts outreach program every December.

This is to instill the value of social responsibility to the students,of looking out to other people and share. For 2019, LEUPAPO patients are the beneficiary of the outreach program. This was participated by the Officers

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By ERCEL MAANDIG

Advance Course students and RTC 10 staff.It was the most unforgettable party the LEUPAPO patients ever attended.They were also given surprise Christmas presents from their very own wish list.

"It was such a joy to see all the kids enjoying the party,seeing their wide smiles and hearing peals of laughter.LEUPAPO patients left RTC 10 premises feeling important and loved," Revita said.

The most significant event for LEUPAPO is that it gained the attention of the local community as well as other government bureaus and nongovernment organizations (NGO).It also gained the attention from the local politicians as well as the local media.

In fact, Revita is nominated for Mindanao Daily and Veterans Bank's 2020 Search for Outstanding Mindanaoans for Excellence in Governance and Leadership Awards which awards night and culminating program is on April 23 this year at Ayala Malls Centrio because of his contribution in adopting the lives of LEUPAPO leukemia patients.

But for Revita, the acknowledgement such as this award is to showcase the living condition of Leukemia patients that needs care and help and still very part of the society.

Today, RTC 10 is elated to note the outpouring support for LEUPAPO from different sectors of the society, pleased to be one of the instruments in paving the much needed support for the group.

RTC 10 is pleased on how the local community responded in creating a ripple of kindness.This is evident on how RTC 10 is gaining media mileage as recognition to every significant activity they conducted.The center is proud that the transition of leadership and management started on the right footing.It started with a single act, a single visit,and it spreads outward affecting many more.One small act of kindness is all it takes.

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2GO Travel Adds Frequency for Summer Sea Travel 2 GO Travel, one of the largest sea travel providers in the Philippines is further expanding its network and increasing its frequency amongst ports to further make sea travel accessible and affordable.

The added frequency from Bacolod and Iloilo to Cagayan De Oro will allow passengers to easily traverse the Visayas-Mindanao nautical highway all while enjoying onboard amenities and services. 2GO is offering a special promo fare of P899 with inclusions of meals, 50 kg

baggage allowance, and travel insurance. Booking and travel period is ongoing until March 31, 2020.

2GO is also offering Bacolod and Iloilo to Manila trips for as low as P899 with all the similar inclusions of meals, baggage, and insurance.

Passengers can book from Mar 12 to 16 and travel from Mar 18 to Nov 30, 2020.

Through its wide domestic network, 2GO Travel sees more Filipinos traveling to 18 island destinations in the country by sea by utilizing its fleet of 8 passenger vessels.

On top of its strong

presence in all major port destinations, 2GO Travel also emphasizes on passenger experience. Various hotel accommodations and amenities cater to different kinds of travelers from comfortable bunks to premium options such as suite and state rooms. The fleet is tied to 2GO’s commitment to convenience, affordability, safety, and added passenger experience.

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Limits... from page 4

confidence must be in your real self. You must know the truth of who you are and who you are not. It is the One Who made you Who can show you exactly who He designed you to be. So won’t you ask Jesus to take charge of your heart and way of living for the rest of your life? He is the only One Who can help you know your true limits. He will set you free to make the most of your personality and abilities He gave you—so you become the very best He created you to be. Just think a minute .

Covid-19... from page 4

scenario is what the WHO is thinking of. It's going to become part of our daily existence."

Prof Leo noted that scenario two -- that the virus can be "pushed back" -- is unlikely to happen.

The way the virus is "secreted" differs between patients with SARS and those with Covid-19.

Patients with Covid-19 tend to secrete the virus earlier, making its control difficult, she pointed out.

MOH's Prof Mak said: "The way things are going, Covid-19 won't go away in one to two months. So we have to be mentally prepared... and even consider it as a new normal."

He stressed the importance of continued vigilance, and the importance of personal hygiene.

"If we fail to limit and ring-fence (those infected with the virus), that's where numbers go up... and it will be challenging to stop it."

Pride... from page 4

these high net worth (HNW) egocentric individuals can be cerebrally and emotionally challenging.

In many ways, this behavior has a direct correlation to the short tale “The Emperor's New Clothes.” Written by Hans Christian Andersen in 1837, this story is about an emperor who was sold a magnificent set of clothes by two con-artist. The parable talks about how pride, ego and power can lead one to think that he is superior and intelligent. It also highlights how a crowd can and will fall behind an authority figure even through stupid actions.

It takes an innocent child who is outside the social norms to point out what everyone can see.

For individuals afflicted with hubris, there is a Confirmation Bias: He or she is above everybody else and adjusts his or her reality to confirm this bias. And there’s more, for them it is some form of Defense Mechanism: When there are some bad decisions made, they deny their mistakes and stubbornly refuses to admit them.

In the workplace, few people are willing to risk the wrath of the leader by

telling him or her that they are arrogant. As a result, this form of collective apathy can leave the owner blind to the harsh realities of what’s going on in the business and the competitive environment.

And all too frequently, the task of telling them that they are wrong falls to an outside adviser.

A consultant’s role is not only to question the status quo but to articulate and embed the values that governance brings to the enterprise. Every good advisor worth his salt must stand his ground against arrogant owners and get “paid to disagree with the founders and next generation leaders.”

So, my advice to colleagues is this: if you want to get the desired results without compromising your values, be “ready to walk away” when the bloated ego manifests an erratic, irrational selfcentered behavior.

And finally, as a fair warning to business owners (borrowing a quote from Charles Koch, President of Koch Industries, $115 Billion revenues, 120,000 employees in 2017), “Success is one of the worst enemies of success, because success tends to breed complacency and lack of humility.”

Install... from page 1

vicinity of NIA Bubunawan Irrigation Intake Facility located at Purok 8, Sitio Nangkaon, Barangay Sa li mba la n, Bau ngon, Bukidnon. The activity was held on February 26, 2020 at the NIA Administrator’s Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Building A. The MOA signing aims to install/operate the Station, construct access road, and i nst a l l per iphera ls a nd perimeter fence in the vicinity to effectively monitor the hydrological condition of the Cagayan de Oro River Basin.

There is a need to install automatic rainfall and water level gauging equipment and construct repeater/relay towers to enable the speedy transmission of hydrological data to t he Cagayan de Oro R iver Ba si n F lood Forecasting and Warning Center (CDORBFFWC) and the Main Operation Center of the Hydrometeorology Div ision (H M D) a s a n adva nce information of the mainstream areas, as well as the response of the river system to the rainfall intensity. Thus, effectively carrying out flood forecasting and warning activities.

Under the memorandum, PAGASA agreed to make all necessary representations to the concerned authorities regarding the funds that w i l l be uti lized for t he construction of the station, construct the housing and install monitoring equipment necessary for the operation of the Station, provide access to observed data as part of public domain, and ensure that the construction and operation of the Station will not result in any damage to environment, community, and to the NIA Bubunawan Irrigation Intake Facilities.

All undertakings provided in the memorandum will have no cost to NIA. PAGASA will bear all costs to be incurred in the establishment and installation of the equipment a nd ot her appu r tena nt faci l it ies, as wel l as i n the overall operation and maintenance of the Station.

The activity is part of the national government’s endeavor to reduce t he negative impacts of flooding through the establishment of early warning system for all of the major river basins in the Philippines.

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for the IBP Misamis Oriental, and Liceo College of Law Dean Atty. Manuel I. Cabrera for the Liceo Legal Aid Center. The ceremony was witnessed by Assistant Secretary Sergio E. Yap II, Assistant Secretary in-charge of the DOJ Action Center (DOJAC), Atty. Jo-Ann R. Alcid, D OJAC Program Director, and Pros. Merlynn B. Uy, Acting Regional Prosecutor of Region X. D OJ Ac t i on C e nt e r extends free legal service and assistance to the public.

Free legal assistance includes the giving of legal advice and referrals, and the taking of oaths which are not connected with a complaint or a pending case. Free legal service consists of the giving of legal representations to courts (with the help of PAO Lawyer) the drafting of pleadings, mediation and conciliation. In 2019, DOJAC served a total of 11,699 clients.

It was established on 28 February 1985 as a “Public Assistance Center,” then later renamed the “Public Assistance and Complaints Unit” on 03 May 1989. It became DOJAC pursuant to Department Order No. 204 issued on 22 June 1995, aimed at providing assistance to the people especially the marginalized sector, in the speedy solution or actions to their problem within the bureaus and agencies under the DOJ and other government agencies.

C onsistent w it h t he government’s thrust to bring the Department closer to the people, DOJAC moved for its regionalization, with the aim of relaunching a Justice Action Center in every region nationwide.

T h e JAC – D OJAC Region X is the first regional action center in the country.

Region X is composed of the provinces of Misamis Oriental, Misamis Occidental, Bukidnon, Lanao del Norte and Camiguin.

Assembly... from page 2

conduct of said activity as long as preventive and precautionary measures are put in place.

“With the arising concerns, should a barangay decide to conduct their Barangay Assembly already, they are directed to tackle the nature of COVID-19, including its ways of transmission, signs and symptoms, and

precautionary measures,” Agabe added.

Precautionary measures include regular handwashing, maintaining healthy lifestyles, ensuring food safety and consulting a physician when symptoms attributable to respiratory infection persist— all of these should also be discussed during the said assembly.

Res cheduling of the conduct of Barangay Assembly Days is in response to President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s declaration of “State of Public Health Emergency”, pursuant to Proclamation No. 922 S. 2020. (DILG10/ PIA10)

Digital... from page 5

looking for; they’re your audience,” said Marie.

To get a feel of what her viewers are interested in, Marie presented a wider variety of content. “I now also do travel vlogs, which I enjoy because not only do I get to go places, I also get to help my viewers plan their itineraries according to their budget,” she said.

But the one destination she enjoys vlogging about the most is her hometown, Cotabato City.

“I love showcasing my city and giving tips on what places to visit, what foods to try. It’s the least I could do to promote by hometown and correct negative notions about the city,” she exclaims. Ï believe that Cotabato City is one of the best places in Mindanao, where you could meet great people.”

She has also used her YouTube channel to reach out to victims of recent earthquakes in Makilala, North C otabato. “ They say that when you help, do so quietly. Well, I decided to vlog about community service because I wanted to encourage others to lend a hand,” said Marie.

True enough, in response to her video, offers of help poured in from everywhere.

“Through the Internet, my viewers from different parts of the world were able to send help,” she shared.

Indeed, having a good internet connection has helped Marie share her experiences and build an online community. “Behind every successful YouTube channel is a strong internet connection,” she said.

She considers her generation fortunate because everyone has access to the Internet; and she is making the most of this valuable resource to “spread positivity” through her YouTube channel.

“Thanks to the Internet, I constantly meet interesting people; I get to express my creativity, and even help change lives,” said Marie.

“With connectivity and Smart LTE in Mindanao, the possibilities are limitless. I look forward to producing more quality content,” she enthused.

Meanwhile, Tulawie’s fellow faculty members are also active online, and t he Su lu St ate C ol lege itself now has an online

presence. “Deans would make announcements online, and the information would reach faculty and students via Facebook, for example,” she said.

“We hope this service would be available to more people in Mindanao,” she said.

Wit h its continuous network upgrades across Mindanao, PLDT wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc. will see to that.

Smart LTE in Mindanao As of end-2019, Smart has upgraded to LTE more t han 100 towns across Mindanao, including towns in Zamboanga del Nor te, Z amb o ang a d el Sur, Bukidnon, Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental, Compostela Valley, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Occidental, Davao Oriental, Cotabato, Sarangani, South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Basilan, Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi.

Customers in Calanogas and Saguiaran in Lanao del Sur, for example, can now reach out to their families

and loved ones, access social media, watch videos or play games on their phones using Smart’s newly fired-up LTE network in their area.

“This is part of PLDTSmart’s mission to provide world-class connectivity and access to all Filipinos, wherever in the country they may be,” said PLDTSmart senior vice president for Network Planning and E n g i n e e r i n g Ma r i o G .

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In 2019, Smart increased the number of its LTE base stations by 51% compared to end-2018 and deploying these in more areas of the count r y. Under pinning Smart’s network deployment is the continued expansion of PLDT’s fiber infrastructure, which grew by 32% to more than 322,400 kilometers nationwide. This unmatched fiber infrastructure is a critical advantage for Smart.

The sustained improvement of the PLDTSmart network has been supported by a stepped-up capital expenditures program that includes investments in network and IT systems, including investments in increased LTE coverage and capacity, expanded fiber transport and new international cable networks.

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TCube – family-friendly 5-in-1 shop – opens at uptown CDO A

Story by MARK FRANCISCO Photos courtesy of EVENTS BY JT

TTENTION residents of uptown Cagayan de Oro, there’s a new fivein-one shop that has just opened near you.

TCube – located at Block 4 Lot 5, Paseo de

Oro Drive, Pueblo Business Park – consists of a coffee shop, a nail spa, a car wash, a laundry shop and a videoke bar. The letter T of its name is derived from the name of the owner.

And since it offers five

services, thus TCube.

The coffee shop with videoke – called Velvet Café – offers latte, frappes, smoothies, snacks and an all-day breakfast. That is located on the first level of the two-storey building.

On the second floor, you will find the videoke with

one big room fitting 20 persons and two small rooms for ten persons.

Velvet Café’s videoke bar is family-friendly. It doesn’t offer any liquor-based beverages.

The nail spa also at the ground level is called Nail Luxe. It offers hand and foot care, manicure, pedicure, hand and foot paraffin, foot spa, gel polish and nail polish.

The Laundry Lounge adjacent to it offers selfservice laundry and dropoff laundry.

And next door is Drip ‘n Dry car wash.

All in all, TCube is tailored for residents of uptown Cagayan de Oro and nearby places so they won’t have the hassle to going downtown. After all, the five services that

they’re offering are basic necessities.

On top of that, the view at the second level of TCube is so awesome especially during sunset.

Velvet Café is open Mondays to Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. extending its closing hours on Fridays at 11:00 p.m. On Saturdays and

Sundays, it opens earlier at 7:00 a.m. catering to joggers in the area, offering champorado, arroz caldo and kakanin.

The Laundry Lounge opens from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Nail Luxe opens from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The car wash opens from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. only.