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Briefly No more SAP THE PRESIDENTIAL Palace on Monday thumbed down a new round of government aid for Filipinos amid tighter quarantine rules in Manila, the capital and nearby cities and provinces. Businesses are still allowed to operate and people may continue working even during the lockdown, presidential spokesman Herminio L. Roque, Jr. told a televised news briefing. “We don’t need to give assistance similar to what was given during the enhanced community quarantine because everybody can work,” he said in Filipino.

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Scuffle over choco capital tag A PROPOSED bill declaring the Davao region as cacao and chocolate capital of the Philippines has provoked opposition from other cacao growing regions, who instead proposed more inclusive branding declaring the Philippines as the country of origin for exports. Val D. Turtur, president of the Cacao Industry Development Association of Mindanao, Inc. and former chair of the Philippine Cacao Industry Council (PCIC), said the approval of Senate Bill (SB) No. 1741 “will get the attention of the international community that the National Government is supportive of the cacao industry,” while gaining the region’s farmers some leverage on pricing. The House version of the legislation, House Bill No. 7460, was approved on final reading in January. After the bills are harmonized by a bicameral conference committee, it will go up for signing by President Rodrigo R. Duterte, a Davao City native.

MINDANAO'S pride Eagle Nelson Sarapuddin won the presidency from the recently held National Assembly of this premier league of Filipino businessmen an

professionals, the Fraternal Order of Eagles (Philippine Eagles) at the Grand Caprice Restaurant in Cagayan de Oro City on March 20, 2021. Sarapuddin bested other

candidates: Eagle Jimmy Caiña, a well-known p o l it i c i an i n M i s am i s Oriental and owner of several businesses in the city; and another businessman Dexter

Caraga region braces for influx of summer visitors BUTUAN City – The Police Regional Office in Caraga Region (PRO-13) is fielding around 6,519 personnel to secure the area during the summer vacation period. Amid the continued threat of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), local and even foreign tourists are still expected to arrive as tourist and vacation sites in the region were already opened by the local government units (LGUs). The deployment of the more than 6,000 police officers will enable the conduct of intensified checkpoint operations, mobile and beat patrolling, and ensure police presence in all places of convergence,

and route safety marshals to preempt possible plans and activities of criminal elements and threat groups, PRO-13 director Brig. Gen. Romeo M. Caramat Jr. said in a statement on Sunday. He added that police officers will also ensure compliance with all health protocols in place to prevent the further spread of the Covid-19 virus. PRO-13 will concentrate on the vital installations in public highways, churches, resorts, beaches, transport terminals and recreational areas. The deployed police officers will also provide traffic management INFLUX/PAGE 11

Espiga Agustin. In his speech, Businessman Eagle Nelson Sarapuddin, newly elected national president of FULL STORY/PAGE 3

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HE pilot testing of the au tom ate d transmission of the MindanaoVisayas grids will soon commence with the use of a c e n t r a l c on t r o l and monitoring system (CCMS), the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) said yesterday. The NGCP said that it is staging pilot tests in its Cagayan de Oro and Cebu substations. By 2025, it hopes to equip 21 substations with the CCMS. In a press statement, the grid operator said that the CCMS contains real-time monitoring software which will collect and analyze power data and equipment conditions. Using a CCMSequipped facility will allow the NGCP to remotely operate unmanned substations and improve the operational TESTING/PAGE 11

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Road linking Maguindanao, Sultan Kudarat, Davao Sur nears completion: DPWH-12

OTABATO City – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Region 12 said it is fasttracking the completion of a major road network that would connect the

provinces of Maguindanao and Sultan Kudarat to Davao del Sur. DPWH-12 Director Basir M. Ibrahim said Monday the Datu PaglasColumbio-Matanao road project connecting the

provinces of Maguindanao, Sultan Kudarat, and Davao del Sur is already 91.2 percent complete. “It is composed of a 23.2-kilometer road opening and concreting which also includes two

bridges with a total length of 240 meters,” Ibrahim said. He said road concreting that started a few years back in Barangay Poblacion, Datu Paglas, Maguindanao, is now nearing Matanao

SoCot’s Mt. Matutum still ‘off limits’ to trekkers GENERAL Santos City – Trekking and other related activities in Mt. Matutum in South Cotabato province have remained suspended, a year after it was first closed down due to the onset of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. Lawyer Felix Alicer, Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Region 12 executive director, said Tuesday they decided to sustain the prohibition pending the issuance of proper movement and monitoring regulations. He said it applies to the entire Mt. Matutum Protected Landscape (MMPL), which covers a total of

120,457 hectares. Such decision was based on the assessment of the MMPL-Protected Area Management Board (PAMB), he said. Alicer said the board, which he chairs, agreed to temporarily postpone the reopening of the trekking activities until the PAMB guidelines are updated. “Clear and specific guidelines for trekking and monitoring must be established and enforced before we open it again to the public,” he said in a statement. The official said that since the site has a number of entry and exit

points in the surrounding localities, the concern on its carrying capacity must also be discussed thoroughly. Trekking and other activities within the MMPL were suspended in March last year in compliance with the protocols issued by the national Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases in line with the Covid-19 pandemic. Based on MMPL-PAMB Resolution No. 11, series of 2016, or the revised recreational guidelines for mountain trekking, hiking, camping and other forms of outdoor activities in Mt. Matutum, only 50 TREKKERS/PAGE 11

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town in Davao del Sur. Ibrahim said the coronavirus disease pandemic slowed down the project, which seeks to promote fast and safe inter-regional linkage and trade between Regions 11 (Southern Mindanao) and 12 (Soccsksargen). Ibrahim said that with improved mobility, people would have access to better economic opportunities and government services, thus, alleviate the lives of those living in the once considered far-flung communities.

Once the road project is completed, travel time from Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat to Matanao, Davao del Sur would be reduced from four hours and 10 minutes to only two hours and 20 minutes, Ibrahim said of the PHP1.1 billion project. “With the directive of DPWH Secretary Mark A. Villar, we are doing our best to expedite construction activities and keep up from construction suspension due to the effect of the pandemic last year,” he said. (PNA)

PEACE STARTS YOUR INNER PEACE ESTORMEO G. SERENA

Nowadays we encounter a lot of challenges, we encounter violence, discrimination, gender inequality in our community, society, and school. To avoid those problems, we must promote peace education. Peace education is a form of awareness to everyone when it comes to the public. As you can see or observe in our society there are a lot of violence happened because there is no peace education to those people who already commit a violence to others. It is important that we have a peace education because it’s a big impact in our society, community and in the school. Pe ace e duc at ion is important for people of all ages, that is the most important role of peace education. Teach the children of peace education

because as they grow older, they can build their unique worldview and they can know how to interact to the people. Supposedly, if we equip the young one’s to educate them in peace education, there is a possibility they can build a healthy relationship to other. The young ones are important to teach peace education for them to know how important is. It helps them to realize to avoid violence to others. Ac c ord i n g t o ar t i c l e peaceinsight.org peace e duc at ion promotes t he knowledge, skills and attitudes to help people prevent conflict occurring, resolve conflict peacefully, or create conditions for peace. The most important in peace education is every individual aware of this peace education as well. We promote peace education for us to know that we are helping and save the lives of people. According to the peaceeducation.org.uk, to prevent continued cycles of violence, education must promote peace, tolerance and understanding to help create a better society for all. Disputes and conflicts may be inevitable but violence is not. To prevent continued cycles of violence, education must seek to promote peace and tolerance, not fuel hatred and suspicion. According to The General Assembly of the United Nations proclaimed the years 2001-2010 the International Decade for a Culture of Peace and Nonviolence for the Children of the World”. It defines a culture of peace as ‘all the values, attitudes and forms of behaviour that reflect respect for life, for human dignity and for all human rights, the rejection of violence in all its forms and commitment to the principles of freedom, justice, solidarity, tolerance and understanding between people’. In conclusion, we need to promote peace education to the children first because they are the future. And it is important to share the importance of peace education for all. To prevent we need to promote nonviolence, no to discrimination, no to stereotype, no to bullying for them to know the importance of peace. We need to save the lives of others who are victims violence. We need human rights as well.

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MINDANAO'S pride Eagle Nelson Sarapuddin won the presidency from the recently held National Assembly of this premier league of Filipino businessmen an professionals, the Fraternal Order of Eagles (Philippine Eagles) at the Grand Caprice Restaurant in Cagayan de Oro City on March 20, 2021. Sarapuddin bested other candidates: Eagle Jimmy Caiña, a wellknown politician in Misamis Oriental and owner of several businesses in the city; and another businessman Dexter Espiga

Agustin. In his speech, Businessman Eagle Nelson Sarapuddin, newly elected national president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles for EY 20212022 thanked all supporters who have entrusted to him the responsibility of representing the national leadership. Sarapuddin said he will do his best to make the supporters proud and to gladly continue the worthwhile activities and socio-civic projects which are among the mission and goals of the brotherhood. Also, Former

movie actor and former governor of Laguna Province, E.R. Ejercito took his oath as national appointee of The Fraternal Order of Eagles before NP Nelson AlontoSarapuddin. NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Aside from the rosei Summit which is a regular activity of the Fraternal Order of Eagles all over the country, the 2-day event also comprised of PENACLE meeting, regional governor’s night at Grand Caprice Restaurant and Hotel. (first day) The 2nd day included the national assembly and national congress, as well

as the Philippine Eagles’ night held at the Atrium, Limketkai Mall, the biggest mall in Mindanao. The incumbent president of this premier civic organization in the country, Eagle Conrado Cedeño and Eagle Governor Virgilio Candia, Jr, were the

national congress chairmen in this year’s national convention attended by estimated

2,000 member Eagles and top dignitaries of the organization from all over the country.

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But in the course of our struggle to stay afloat, some rascals were out to downgrade, malign, destroy, and worse, show their true colors in public out of fun and ego-tripping. In a country with too much democratic space, there seems no stopping in spreading alibis, lies and disguises to misinform and mislead. Beware of these charlatans masquerading as protectors of the oppressed and the displaced in these days of pandemic. Their so-called fight for equality and rights has become an emerging challenge such that many

were blinded by their sharp tongues and glib language. Also noticeable these days of lockdowns are the rise of pseudo businesses and investment scams hopelessly devoted to fill in their empty stomachs. The modus is hard sell given their shady deals of doing business. Closely followed are the great pretenders in the bureaucracy, plying their wares of deception and lies to amass easy money and fake political glory. That said, charlatans are pretentious social media influencers out to gain notoriety, false pride and fast bucks.

And as we look back at the multitude of breakdowns, we are now in for the showdown of a lifetime, ready to rumble. Our mantra for 2021: Lockdown out, showdown in. (ruffy44_ph@yahoo.com)

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new variants of the virus are emerging and new cases of infection surged to an alltime high of 7,999 in a single day! The recent forecast is that we may hit 10,000-11,000 per day by end of March 2021. As may be expected, the market and the economy reacted. Stock prices went dow n a nd t he economy shrinking further as fears grow that another wider and stricter quarantine might be implemented. Wit h t hese as t he backdrop, it is interesting that there is still an ongoing debate whether to be vaccinated or not. Random surveys show that Filipinos are still divided on this serious matter. While many are already excited to be vaccinated, many are still hesitant to get the shot. I would like to say that I am one of those eagerly awaiting my turn to be vaccinated. My reasons are simple: I want to feel safe. It’s providing safety for myself. One thing that we should all k now and remember

is that all these vaccines, regard less of t he bra nd and their efficacy rate, will provide us 100% protection from severe symptoms which is equal to protection from death. Though we may still be infected by the virus, even with the vaccines ( that’s why efficacy rate matters to most people), at least it will only be mild symptoms and non-life-threatening. Comparisons have been made among the different vaccines in the market. If only we all have the luxury a nd t he oppor tunit y to choose, we will all go for the one with the highest efficacy rate. But with the limited supplies, we are not in the position to be choosy, for now. As they say, the best vaccine for you is the one you will get. Again, all these vaccines are aimed at keeping us safe. They all passed meticulous research and studies. I don’t know about you, but I just miss having to feel safe again! I want to help stop the spread of the virus. When

I a m vaccinated, I a lso help reduce, if not totally eliminate the possibility of being the carrier of the virus. Some are not choosing to get vaccinated because they feel they can defeat and overcome the virus, even when they get infected. Perhaps you can. But what about the other vulnerable members of your household or your office mates or the random people you may interact with? They may not be as strong and healthy as you are to fight the virus that you carried and passed to them. We are not only responsible for keeping ourselves safe. We also have the responsibility of making the people around us safe too. The more Filipinos get vaccinated, the slower will be the spread of the virus. That’s why the government is targeting to inoculate 70% of our population as this is the level by which we can effectively control and eventually eliminate the virus. I want to live a normal life again. It may not be as LEDESMA/PAGE 11

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Discipline dominates Think a minute… During a football game of Augsburg University in the U.S., Augsburg was losing. Then late in the game, defensive tackle David Stevens was put in to play and sparked a comeback in his Augsburg teammates. He made two i mp or t ant t a c k l e s an d recovered a fumble to get the ball back for his team. The crowd cheered as he held the ball up high to inspire his team. David Stevens was born to a woman who had taken an anti-nausea drug for pregnant women in the early 1960’s. Tragically the drug ended up causing terrible birth defects, so David was born with no legs. David’s mother consequently abandoned him, making his horrible young life seemingly hopeless! But then, David was adopted by Bill and Bee Stevens. David’s new father and mother loved him so much they never wanted to cripple their son’s confidence for success in life. They continually supported and encouraged David, as well as challenged him to reach his full potential in spite of having no legs. They

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JHAN TIAFAU HURST wanted to teach him to do things for himself so they never put him in a wheelchair. Instead, when David was three-years-old they had prosthetic or artificial legs made for him. In school David became a student leader, made good grades, and had many friends. In high school he not only played football, but also basketball, baseball, and hockey. He even became a champion wrestler. When he started driving a car the license bureau offered him handicap license plates, but he politely refused them saying: “Those are for people who really need them. I’m not disabled.” DOMINATES/PAGE 11

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UPTOWN, Cagayan de Oro — Through the course of the pandemic year, we were at the crossroads of our survival as dreamers in our own right. The lockdowns were real. The intensity of fear and anxiety is immeasurable and lethal to those vulnerables. Indeed, how we wished the year that was had never happened, nor existed. Yet we have to face the music, so to speak. No ifs and buts in dealing this global health crisis. The show must go on. Our sur vival instinct came to the rescue, basically anchored on how far we could respond and stay the course to health protocols.

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JAY LEDESMA THE country’s vaccination progra m against t he COVID-19 is now happening in some of our major cities, my hometown Davao City included. The vaccination started last March 1 with the 600,000 doses of Sinovac from China. We also received on March 4 the initial 525,600 doses of A st r a Z enec a's vaccine through the Covax facility. While we wait for the arrival of the rest of the vaccines, the government is claiming that we’re on track in our immunization program and is confident to achieve within 2021 its target of vaccinating about 70% of the Filipinos. While this is happening,

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‘Rejoice with those who rejoice’ THAT'S a piece of advice of St. Paul in his Letter to the Romans. (cfr 12,15) It's a call for us to share the conditions and predicaments of the others. It is to feel for them. The complete text is as follows" "Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited." (15-16) It’s a good reminder of how true Christian charity is. It behooves us to enter into the lives of the others, share and give whatever we can to help them. It warns us of the danger of pride and conceit that detaches and isolates us from the others. In other words, that we should never be indifferent to the others. How they feel, how they are going through a certain situation should somehow be felt also by us. But this particular part of the advice, “Rejoice with those who rejoice,” though it can lend itself to different

interpretations, can mean that we should never be envious when we see others enjoying over something. We should also share in their joy, not saddened. That’s what envy is all about. It’s that uneasy feeling that others are better than us in some respects, and are enjoying that status. Or it can come as a result of some personal frustrations, defeats and losses while others appear to only have successes and victories. Envy is usually accompanied by sadness and sometimes by hatred, anger, bad thoughts and impulses of revenge, fault-finding and bitter zeal. It comes as a result of comparing oneself with others without God in the middle. The standards used are highly subjective and restrictive. What makes it worse is that it is something internal, usually suffered in private, quite hidden, and therefore hard to be corrected by oneself or by others. To cover it up some

more, especially when one suspects that others are already detecting it, one usually uses all kinds of pretension and the ways of hypocrisy. A nasty sense of insecurity bogs him. There’s usually a see-sawing attitude of liking and disliking, or the liking is somehow accompanied by a trace of dislike, a pinch of discomfort. One is not totally at peace when envy assails him. Yes, env y is a ver y unfortunate thing to happen to anyone because it is a pure waste of time and energy. And because of it, many good opportunities that one can have are often missed. Of course, the worst effect is that one’s soul gets corrupted and can get completely wrapped up in his own miserable selfmade world. He suffers alone. We have to slay envy everytime it makes us its port of call. We have to let it know immediately that it is unwelcome. And the way to do it is to go to Christ i m m e d i a t e l y, p r a y i n g ,

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ROY CIMAGALA sacrificing, and reminding ourselves of Christ’s example and teaching. We need to remember that we are all brothers and sisters in Christ, however we are placed and situated in life. Not everyone can be bright, talented, successful, etc. Some have to do the menial job, take care of the little things, be at the background. We just have to learn to accept things as they are and be happy with everyone else. Only when we are with Christ can we achieve this! Email: roycimagala@gmail. com

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ADB study calls for skills training reform in PH THE Philippines should reform its technical and vocational education and training (TVET) system to meet fast-changing industry needs, a new Asian Development Bank (ADB) study recommends. The study, Technical and Vocational Education and Training in the Philippines in the Age of Industry 4.0, was carried out at the request of the country’s Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). It looks at the accomplishments and the challenges facing the Philippines’ skills training system as new industrial technologies, known as Industry 4.0, rapidly change the nature of work and the demand for skills. “Industry 4.0 poses a huge challenge to developing nations like the Philippines, as they have traditionally relied on industrialization and its capacity to generate high-paying jobs as a path

toward economic growth,” ADB Vice-President Ahmed Saeed said in a statement Tuesday. The review is especially timely as the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) continues to take a heavy toll on the Philippine labor market. More than ever, the importance of adequate and timely investment in skills -- including reskilling, upskilling, and the development of strong technical and soft skills -is needed to help displaced workers transition into new jobs. “The Covid-19 pandemic has deeply affected segments of the population that are most in need of upgrading their skills to adapt to the changing needs of the labor market,” ADB Human and Social Development Director for Southeast Asia Ayako Inagaki said. “Through much-needed investments and capacity building, the REFORM/PAGE 11

Banks implement shortened operating hours for 2 weeks

EVERAL banks implemented shortened operating hours starting Monday until April 4 after the government reimposed stricter quarantine measures in the National Capital Region (NCR) and four nearby provinces. The Philippine Savings Bank (PSBank) said its branches in Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal started to operate from 8:30 a.m. to 3

p.m. This schedule will be from Monday to Friday. “Clearing cut-off for check deposits will be at 3 p.m.,” it said in an advisory Monday. On the other hand, PSBank branches outside NCR and the four provinces will keep their regular banking schedule of between 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. “except for Cebu Lapu-Lapu (9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.) and Cebu Consolacion (9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.).

“PSBank encourages everyone to do their share in preventing the further spread of Covid-19 by practicing restricted mobility and staying at home. PSBank mobile/ online banking services are available 24/7 for customers’ banking needs,” it said. The bank also urged its clients to check its automated teller machine (ATM) location finder at www.psbank.com.ph/ atm-branch-finder/ for

inquiries on this issue. Meanwhile, the operating hours of United Coconut Planter Bank (UCPB) branches in NCR and the four provinces will be between 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. over the next two weeks. “Some provincial branches in North and Central Luzon, Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao will also have shortened banking hours in compliance with local CEBUPAC/PAGE 11

AN economist of the Philippine National Bank (PNB) is discounting any adjustment in the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) key policy rates this year, citing a similar path for the Federal Reserve rates. “Our house view is that the policy rate will remain at 2 percent through 2021,”

PNB economist Alvin Joseph Arogo said in a virtual briefing Friday. To date, BSP’s overnight reverse repurchase (RRP) rate is at a record-low 2 percent. BSP’s key policy rates have been slashed by a total of 200 basis points last year as part of the

central bank’s contribution to help buoy the domestic economy from the impact of the virus-induced pandemic. Arogo said a hike in the key rates to date is also not advisable since the domestic economy remains fragile and the low credit rate expansion. “And of course, our central bank also takes its cue from the US, and there

is no pressure for the BSP to raise the RRP given the Fed’s decision this week,” he added. After the two-day meeting of its Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) this week, the Fed vowed to keep its target funds rate low, which to date is between 0 to 0.25 percent, even until the next two years to boost economic recovery. (PNA)

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8,654 healthcare workers of Northern Mindanao hospitals vaccinated By SHERLITA L. SUSON Teacher I

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - During the first Vaccination Roll-out conducted Marct 5 to 11, 2021, 8,654 hospital healthcare workers in Region 10 were vaccinated with the 1se dose of Sinovac Vaccine, or about 99.47 % of the 8,700 healthcare workers intended to be vaccinated, according to the Department of Health, Center for Health Development - Northern Mindanao. About 28 hospitals in Northern Mindanao were given the Sinovac Vaccine as first batch of the donation from China. Northern Mindanao Medical Center has the highest number of healthcare workers who benefitted the 1st dose of Sinovac Vaccine numbering 1,514.

NMMC Medical Director Dr. Jose Chan volunteered himself to be the first one vaccinated during the first day of Vaccination Roll Out on March 5. About 1,023 Hospital Healthcare Workers of the Amai Pakpak Medical Center (APMC) in Marawi City and 746 hospital workers of Mayor Hilarion A. Ramiro Sr. Medical Center, Ozamiz City also received the 1se dose of Sinovac Vaccine. Healthcare workers of private hospitals in Cagayan de Oro City also received their 1st dose of Sinovac vaccine : Polymedic Plaza - 674; Capitol University Medical Center - 589; Cag de Oro Medical - 373; Madonna & Child Hospital - 362; Maria Reyna Hospital - 310.

In Malaybalay City, 476 healthcare workers from Bukidnon Provincial Medical Center were already vaccinated with Sinovac Vaccine 1st dose. In Iligan City, the Gregorio Lluch Memor i a l Hospit a l successf u l ly implementged its vaccination roll out, so with the Adventist Medical Center and three other hospitals in Lanao del Norte. There were no major adverse effects reported on the vaccinations. Meanwhile, it was learned that the Duterte administration are allowing the private sector and the local government units (LGUs) to purchase anti-COVID vaccines through a tripartite agreement with the national government.

Electronically Programmed Accomplished School Forms (E-PASs) Ni Teacher Fast QUIMBERLY G. BASPIN, Teacher III Cogon National High School

E-PASs Ni Teacher Fast is an initiated ICT Program in Cogon National High School, El Salvador City Division that maximizes the use of Microsoft Office such as MS Excel, MS Word and its mail merge application to allow teachers to use a more enhanced instrument in accomplishing quarterly school forms in an electronic and automated method, resulting to the accomplished school forms with accountability, efficiency, accuracy and reliability of data. DepEd Order No. 11, series of 2018, guidelines on the preparation and checking of school forms states that the mechanism and simplified procedures prescribed by these guidelines are anchored on the principles of accountability, accuracy and reliability of data, and efficiency. School records define and perpetuate the educational status of a person and, most importantly, influence his or her future undertakings, regardless of professional, and/or otherwise, levels. The availability and accessibility thereof must, therefore, be assured. Foremost is that its reliability and authenticity should be guaranteed at all times. The Department of Education, as the premier public institution with a pronounced

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vision and mission and core values that are learner – centered, is the custodian of the school records of all learners in the basic formal and non – formal educational systems ("DO 48, s. 2017 – Policy and Procedural Guidelines on the Certification, Authentication and Verification of Basic Education School Records | Department of Education", 2017). In response to this mandate all secondary teachers both in private and public institutions mostly accomplished forms manually; that is every quarter, advisers will have to accomplish every grade sheets, master sheets, school report cards and school’s permanent records of every learner as well as monthly report of daily attendance and number of enrollees at the end of the month. The process of accomplishing said forms manually is tedious not to mention the tendency of rewriting whenever there is typographical error in recording grades to avoid untidy forms. Furthermore, the E-PASs tool aims to shortened the time in completing school forms 9 and 10 and removing “redundancy” of filling-out the same data of the said forms. The school

has conducted research on it and the intervention was implemented to thirtyeight Cogon National High School teachers in the SY 2020- 2021. Results of the study showed that the teachers find the program efficient, reliable, accurate and with accountability. In addition, teachers gave very high mean response impression in terms of teachers’ perception in using the application and teacher’s reliance to program’s accountability, efficiency, accuracy and reliability of data. The subsequent recommendations of improving the implementation of the said program for the next school year is given consideration such as there will be 1) Orientation of the program intervention to the other schools in the Division of El Salvador City on the whole system especially on their limitations in doing modifications to ensure accuracy and integrity of the data; 2) There should be an improvement of its interface to ensure immediate updates if DepEd will impose changes on the learners records management; and 3) further research study is recommended to improve the program on its next level of implementation.

E-Portfoli’s familiarity this COVID Education Time ESTORMEO G. SERENA

Electronic portfolios (E-Portfolios) are becoming commonplace in schools for students to not only show their best work, but also show how their learning growth has occurred. As you read the definitions and requirements of a portfolio from Jonathan Mueller's website on authentic assessment, think about the types of assignments (Think back to Writer's Workshop!) you would like your students to have in their portfolios. What similarities do these assignments have? What kind knowledge do you want your students to attain from using their portfolio? Record your thoughts. E-Portfolios have evolved from the standard paper portfolio. According to Gail L. Ring and Sebastian L. Foti (2003), authors of “Addressing Standards at the Program Level with Electronic Portfolios,” “The crux of the problem is that in addition to attending to reading, writing, and the other skills measured by current standardized tests, teachers have the responsibility of providing students with an array of communication skills NOT BEING TESTED by today’s standardized tests.” Electronic portfolios have been introduced to allow students to integrate technology into their work. “Electronic portfolios contain the same types of information as paper portfolios, but the information is collected, stored, and managed electronically” (Lambert, DePaepe, Lambert, Anderson, 2007, p. 76). Students are more likely to be engaged in creating an e-portfolio as it draws on what is relevant

in society today in its use of technology. Electronic portfolios not only take up little physical space, but can hold a great deal of information. Pictures, artwork and writing samples can all be scanned in and saved. Reading samples could be recorded. Work samples from the previous school year could also be included. Another important addition, would be collaborative student work that otherwise would not be able to be included in each participating students portfolio. Once the student work is organized, electronic portfolios can be enhanced by the addition of sound, music, pictures, graphics and even video. All of these facets make the portfolio more appealing to the student, parent and teacher. Electronic portfolios also serve to enhance computer and technology skills. The teacher and student would gain experience by creating, selecting, organizing, editing and evaluating the portfolios. Students would feel a sense of accomplishment and empowerment by displaying, sharing and presenting their electronic portfolios to teachers, fellow classmates and parents. Students generally use e-portfolio to collect their work ,reflect upon strengths and weaknesses and strive to i mprove , Por t fol i o s can encourage students to take more ownership and resp onsibi lity over t he learning process, because portfolio document learning growth over time they can help students ,example plan, collect, assess, connect, and reflect.

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FLAG carrier Philippine Airlines announced on Tuesday the cancellation of additional 44 international flights scheduled March 23-26 and March 31, due to the arrival restrictions at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) now capped at 1,500 international passengers daily. PAL has announced cancellation of these flights scheduled for March 23: PR 507/508 Manila-SingaporeManila; PR 412/411 Manila-Osaka KansaiManila; PR 890/891 Manila-Taipei-Manila; PR 300/301 Manila-Hong Kong-Manila; PR 428/427 Manila-Tokyo (Narita)Manila. and Flights PR 102/103 Manila-Los Angeles-Manila. The other canceled flights are: March 24 PR507/508 ManilaSingapore-Manila PR438/439 Manila-

Nagoya-Manila PR 300/301 ManilaHong Kong-Manila PR 730/731 ManilaBangkok-Manila PR 421/422 ManilaTokyo (Haneda)-Manila PR 591/592 Manila-Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)Manila PR 525/526 ManilaKuala Lumpur-Manila PR 658/659 ManilaDubai-Manila March 25 PR 468/469 ManilaSeoul (Incheon)-Manila PR 890/891 ManilaTaipei-Manila PR 427/428 ManilaTokyo (Narita)-Manila PR 102/103 Manila-Los Angeles-Manila PR 658/659 ManilaDubai-Manila March 26 PR5686/5687 ManilaDammam-Manila PR428/427 ManilaTokyo (Narita)-Manila PR412/411 ManilaOsaka (Kansai)-Manila PR507/508 Manila-

Singapore-Manila PR426/425 ManilaFukuoka-Manila PR 658/659 ManilaDubai-Manila PR 300/301 ManilaHong Kong-Manila March 31 PR 468/469 ManilaSeoul (Incheon)-Manila PAL will continue to announce additional flight cancellations once the details are confirmed, it said in the advisory posted on its Facebook page. Affected passengers may refund their tickets, or rebook their flights with no rebooking fee until December 31. They can also convert their tickets to a travel voucher (must be requested on/before June 30). In a related development, PAL has also canceled several domestic flights from March 23 to April 4, since non-essential travel is banned into and out of the National Capital Region and the provinces

of Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal during this period. The canceled flights are: March 23-24 PR2039/2040 ManilaCaticlan - Manila (Passengers to be accommodated on PR2041/2042 Manila Caticlan - Manila March 23-24)

March 23 to April 4 PR1861 Manila - Cebu (Passengers to be accommodated on available Manila - Cebu flights) PR1836 Cebu - Manila (Passengers to be accommodated on available Cebu - Manila flights) "Since leisure travelers cannot take these flights,

the actual number of passengers per flight decreased. As such, the remaining passengers (essential travelers) can be accommodated on several (other PAL) flights," PAL spokesperson Cielo Villaluna told the Philippine News Agency. Affected passengers may also avail of the options cited above. (PNA)

IMPORTED vehicle sales for the first two months of the year declined by 10 percent compared to the same period a year ago, the Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors (AVID) reported Monday. AVID sales in January to February this year reached 10,663 units from 11,890 units sold in the same months in 2020. Passenger car sales had the largest drop of 19 percent during

the period with sales reaching 2,868 units this year from 3,540 units sold a year ago. Sales of light commercial vehicles declined by 9 percent to 7,522 units in January to February 2021 from 8,264 unit sales in the same period last year. On the other hand, commercial vehicle sales surged a whopping 217 percent to 273 units from 86 units in 2020. For February 2021 alone, sales declined by

15 percent versus last year. AVID’s sales last month reached 5,401 units from 6,342 units in February 2020. “AVID ended 2020 on a high note. And while we acknowledge that recovery will not come quickly, we remain focused on taking ‘baby steps’ at all fronts of our respective

businesses and count on government to heed our call for a more comprehensive, long-term approach to reopening the economy by creating more job opportunities, upgrading infrastructure and logistics, and improving the ease and cost of doing business,” AVID president Ma. Fe PerezAgudo said. (PNA)

THE Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has approved P13.19 billion worth of investments involving 33 projects, the investment promotion agency said in a statement Thursday. The projects were approved during the agency’s board meeting on March 11, PEZA said.

“The approval of new projects and investments is the agency’s positive action to continuously support the Philippine economy in our endeavor to maintain our competitiveness for investments despite the impact of Covid-19 (coronavirus disease 2019),” PEZA director PEZA/PAGE 11

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Challenges in Teaching Online Writing By: LADY VYNN UBAUB GODINEZ

Teaching writing is very challenging for English teachers. It has always been a tedious task for them to check the composition or essay writing outputs of the students. Most of the learners cannot even formulate a simple sentence and they had a hard time to organize their ideas. It is really frustrating for the teachers that they want to teach the expected learning competencies for Junior High but unfortunately they tend to teach the very basic like sentence construction which they should have mastered in their elementary years. Wi t h t h i s e x i s t i n g problem, the pandemic has worsened the situation because the teachers have already existing problem towards honing the writing skills in the four corners in the classroom how much more that learning will done in an online environment. Therefore the concerns of the teachers are not only teaching the students about writing but they must also consider the capability and availability of the learners to utilize gadgets in an online

set up. Aside from that, the teachers also need to learn how to deliver and transfer the writing skill using technology. In other words, they must learn and explore the effective strategies in teaching writing in an online learning. The complexity of writing plus the demand of online learning environment will make the teachers tasks more complicated considering that a complex skill to be honed in a complex setting. In other words, the challenges they face in adapting online learning and their difficulties in learning writing complicate the entire process. Engaging the learner in the learning procedure is as imperative in online education as it is in traditional education. Thus teaching online writing in a digital setting, really face various challenges both in the processes of learning writing as well as the use of computer. So the challenge for the teachers is on how to teach writing online using the strategies suit able for a dist ance learning method.

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Peace Education: A Primary Pillar ESTORMEO G. SERENA

Peace education is a primary pillar for preventing armed conflict and violence, saving lives, and freeing up limited resources for social needs that were according to GPPAC A Network of People Building Peace. As it added that during the past two decades the world experienced some of the highest rates of violence, having affected large numbers of countries and regions, from the poorest to the most affluent, directly affecting the lives, dignity, and well-being of millions of people globally. Because conflicts can often cause the unjust distribution of resources and vice versa, that can lead to inequality. As The Peace Education Working Group (PEWG) of the Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict has been working in the field of peace building and conflict prevention since 2007, addressing the structures that lead to both physical, social, and psychological violence through education initiatives in schools, colleges, and communication. And this PEWG supports country-wide peace and conflict education policies and the development of educational structures at scale within countries and regions to build the capacity of youth, family, and community members. In some aspects, many asked a question why peace education is important for youth. Well according to The Ripple Effect EDUCATION it states that peace education is important for people of all ages. As children grow, they form their unique world view and they learn how to interact with the people around them. And learning about peace

is a wonderful opportunity for children to build peaceful perspectives of the world around them. Furthermore, peace education is important for everyone, but particularly for children who are still building their identity and the values they hold. As stated in education.stateuniversity. com in its article about peace education the development of peace education and its basic principles, says that peace education encompasses the key concept of education and peace. The concept of peace here is less clearly defined, accordingly, peace education could be defined as an interdisciplinary area of education whose goal is institutionalized teaching about peace and for peace. Peace education aims to help students acquire skills for non-violent conflict resolution and to reinforce these skills for active and responsible action in society for the promotion of the values of peace. Therefore, unlike the concept of conflict resolution which can be considered to be retroactive trying to solve a conflict after it has already occurred peace education has a more proactive approach. It aims to prevent a conflict in advance or rather to educate individuals and society for a peaceful existence based on nonviolence, tolerance, equality, respect for differences, and social justice. As added in the said article the understanding of the concept of peace has changed throughout history, and so has its role and importance in the educational system from the very beginnings of the institutionalized socialization of children. A 1996 book

by Robin Burns and Robert Aspeslagh showed that the field and the themes that are included in peace education are diverse. The diversity is evident in theoretical approaches, underlying philosophies, basic methodology, and goals. Within the field of peace education, therefore, one can find a variety of issues, ranging from violence in schools to international security and cooperation, from the conflict between the developed world and the underdeveloped world to peace as the ideal for the future, from the question of human rights to the teaching of sustainable development and environmental protection. Nevertheless, the importance of accepting the specific situations in which programs for peace are being implemented and held should be emphasized. According to peace insight about peace education that peace education promotes the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to help people prevent conflict occurring, resolve conflicts peacefully, or create conditions for peace. Peace education promotes these activities to create a social condition that is conducive to peace. To achieve these ideals, peace education programs across the world address a wide range of themes. These include nonviolence, conflict resolution techniques, democracy, disarmament, ge nd e r e qu a l it y, hu m an r i g ht s , environmental responsibility, history, communication skills, coexistence, and international understanding and tolerance of diversity. Therefore peace education and peace building are intrinsically linked to one another.

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Kagayhaan Eagles Club, Air Force donates Garbage Drums; Feeding Program in Brgy Iponan C AGAYAN DE ORO CITY - The Kagayhaan Eagles Club in cooperation with the Philippine Air Force distributed garbage bins recently to selected urban barangays in the city. Aside from garbage bins, the group also conducted a feeding program and distributed school supplies to selected project beneficiaries. One of the recipients of the said project was Barangay Iponan, and the project is continuing, says Eagle Dondon Cabasa Allorin, incumbent councilor of Barangay Iponan. Allorin said this

worthwhile project of the club will continue to benefit more barangays in the future as the club also wants to help in the cleanliness drive of the barangay. The feeding program will also benefit more malnourished children in the future purposely to help them get good nutrition again, which is very basic in their growing years. This is true with supporting them on their school supply needs. “There are areas in the city that really need help and support not only from the local government unit (LGU) but also help

from non-government organizations (NGOs). In October of 2020, Kagayhaan Eagles Club inducted 27 new members and the

induction ceremoney was guested by 1st Lt Jayson Tiania, operations officer of the Philippine Air Force’s 8th Air Reserve Center, based

in Cagayan de Oro. In his speech, Tiania said he was impressed with the amazing concept of the fraternal eagle. He challenged

Kagayhaan members to continue their civic service to the community, most especially in this trying times of the pandemic. (JCE)

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VIVA NAMES WINNERS OF COMPOSER SEARCH

EN songwriters from various areas of the Philippines and abroad were named winners of Viva Musika 2020. The Viva Music Group today announced the results of the massive talent search aimed to discover promising unsigned composers. The diverse lot includes a flight attendant, two lawyers, a seaman, an accountant and singer-songwriters dreaming of success in the music business. They each received one hundred thousand pesos in advance royalties and were signed to exclusive contracts with Viva Music Publishing. The songs of the winners will also get the chance to be used in a Viva production. Vic del Rosario, Jr., Viva Communications Chairman and Chief Operating Officer is very pleased with the talented first batch of Viva Musika signees. “This search is a

continuation of Viva’s long-running efforts to look for hidden talents and to nurture their music careers to the fullest potential,” says Del Rosario. “I have heard the song entries and I believe that these Viva Musika discoveries will be creating a lot of hits for us. I am very excited to release their songs into the market.” Entrants to the search were asked to submit three unreleased compositions. After screenings by industry experts and lay people, the songwriters who received the highest scores for those three songs were named winners of the search. These are: Pat Cardoza from Tondo, Manila with Mahal, Kailan Ka Babalik and Back to You; Vee Jay Cariego from Cebu with Miss, Miss Maayag, Key of G and Kalit; Clyde Fedelis, from Quezon Province with Isang Banayad na Pag-Indak, Kahit Hindi

School Head of Iligan City won Australian Awards By ENERIO E. EBISA

Wi t h l e a d e r s h i p t h a t transcends regions, Enerio Ebisa of the Philippines toiled on to release an educational outbreak in time for the COVID outbreak. His success story and achievements made him as recipient of the annual search for Outstanding Impact in Leadership, Governance and Public S er v ice by Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane Queensland, Australia. Below is an excerpt of his story. "In 2015, I took part in the Strengthening Leadership and Teaching Excellence Skills program of Metrobank Foundation, Inc. and QUT (Queensland University of Technology).” I was a teacher then, but the experience gave me the leg up to become a school head. My leadership impact

broadened through the years. I have influenced not only fellow school heads in Iligan City but the whole Region 10 through series of leadership trainings. I thought my impact would only be up to the region, until in 2018 I was called to craft the leadership standards for school heads nationwide. Now in 2020, the Department of Education has released the National Adoption and Implementation of the Philippine Professional Standards for School Heads. These standards enable school heads to have a common language on high impact leadership in the Philippines especially in the COVID-19 situation. They are guided by what they are expected to know, underst and and do to succeed in their work."

Adapting New Normal in Education By: CARMY V. MACUA

COVID-19 really affects how the schools works and how students learn. Many schools introduced new learning strategies for the students to be able to learn and be safe at the same time. A lot of teachers adapt the education in this new normal the world is facing because of the pandemic and still life must go on and education must not be deprived. Schools with the help of the teachers, introduced distance learning to the students. This refers to a different type of teaching wherein they teach students through learning materials that they provide. This teaching helps the students stay safe and stay at home and still learn and answers their modules. This able the teacher to teach students

without going to school or having a face-to-face learning. COVID-19 has proven to be a difficult time for our s o ciety, esp e cia l ly for children who are still developing and trying to understand their changing circumstances. Educators must create the environment and opportunities in which student growth is possible and their learning. In order to be safe in this time of pandemic, everyone must adapt and live the new normal and be safe at the same time. Adapting new normal in education is a bit exhausting because it really affects the normal way of teaching that we get used to. Education really plays a big role in everyone’s life. And our safety is most important this time.

Magkaintindihan and Mission Forever; Dianne Lim from Quezon City with Umaasa, Kahit Wala ng Pagtingin and Dito Na Lang Tayo; Fritz Baguio from Cebu with Sabik, Dinaba and Thanks for Loving Me. Joel Abad from Valenzuela City with Kahit Wala Ka Na, Kilig and Torpe; Paul Gomez Hildawa of Paranaque with Malapit Na

Akong Mahulog Sa Yo, Sakit and When God Seems Silent; Oliver Narag with Aaminin Ko Na, Di Na Ba Magbabalik and Madapaka; Lino Cajegas from Davao but residing in Australia with Magnet, Huling Pagkikita and Lost Love; and Divino Rivera from Benguet with Langit, Us and Dito. “The music business is dependent on compositions

How's your mental health in this pandemic? BRYAN CARL PADEROG

It's been a year since the first quarantine lifted up due to pandemic and people are still getting paranoid due to the increase of cases and lack of concrete actions of our authorities and having anxieties and depression due to covid scare and confined spaces, not meeting familiar faces and many more; and are we even aware of our mental health? Mental health is a state of our wellbeing that affects how we think, feel and act as we cope with our daily lives. It determines how we handle stress and how we make choices. Some people have great mental fortitude and some people are so sensitive that they get sad easily and like shadows, it gets noticeable when it's dark and alone. There are many ways on how to deal with stress in this pandemic. Go unwind. If you feel burnout during your work, try to do something that you always loved to do. Be productive. Try to paint, try to watch the tv series that you missed or try to read some books on your shelves that you forgot in your leisure time. And, you need to catch up with your me time, it's quite fulfilling when you have done those things that you've always wanted. Connect with families and friends. As pandemic continues to dramatically affect our lives, now is the time to get closer with our family. Due to some

protocols, some are working at home now and we have more time to bond with our loved ones. One should do family activities, games such as sungka or scrabble will do the trick for the little ones. Try to be present as well with the kids and listen and recognize some signs. Talk about mental awareness and listen to what bothers them and then build a foundation that would bring the family closer together. Since social distancing is still a thing, try to communicate with your friends virtually and a simple text message or “hey” to your friends perhaps might lift one's spirit. Go on, text them. We a l l k n ow h ow important it is to be mentally healthy, and it correlates being physically fit. Some inappropriately suggest that “it’s all in your head,” but being mentally tired leads to physically tiredness. When someone is depressed, they are less likely to engage in an activity. So challenge yourself, go exercise and set a goal. Go outdoors and be mindful, try to do morning runs and lose that Covid fats you gain. Though these may not be applicable to all because we cope up differently but there's no harm in trying. Keep fighting and have faith that you can do it. Because one day when you look back from your past, you will smile on how far you have gone and with a fight fist you'll say “I did it!”.

and these compositions are the works of composers,” continues Del Rosario. “We cannot have the hit songs without these talented creators and Viva is very lucky to have ten exciting songwriters added to its roster.” Del Rosario has been at the forefront of the local music scene since he formed Vicor Music Corporation back in the late 60s. He steered Vicor to the pinnacle of success as the leading proponent of original Filipino music. Along with that, Vicor discovered and led some of the greatest songwriters in the country to the peak of their careers. Among these were George Canseco, Willy Cruz, Jose Mari Chan, Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon, the Juan de la Cruz Band with Pepe Smith, Wally Gonzales and Mike Hanopol,

Dennis and Rene Garcia of Hotdog, Rey Valera, Yoyoy Villame, Freddie Aguilar, Odette Quesada and many others. The quest for hitmakers continued when Del Rosario formed Viva Records thirtynine years ago. Viva Records saw the release of memorable songs from Vehnee Saturno, Louie Ocampo, Ogie Alcasid, Moy Ortiz, Edith Gallardo, Freestyle, Rivermaya, Itchyworms, Soapdish and in present time, the Juans, ALLMO$T, John Roa, Juan Caoile, This Band, Karencita, Because, Caleb Santos and many more. Del Rosario has decreed that the Viva Musika Composer Search will now be an annual event for the Viva Music Group. He is hopeful he will find more composers with the songs that will become classics in the future.

K to 12 program By: MARIAN G. SUGANOB – Teacher III Mangga ES

Of the world vis- a- vis its educational standard. As a response to the call of reform, the republic of the Philippines, under the administration of President Benigno Aquino III and spearheaded by the Department of Education, had implemented the K to 12 Program nationwide last 2013. Now on its sixth year, it has paved the way for the road to progress but has nonetheless been questioned by many who are still perplexed as to the real intentions of the said program. Few years ago, the changed so big shocked the crowd as the government took the challenge of transforming basic education. In countries like ours, it meant everything. However, the cost has its good cause. The goal shifts drastically covering a wider range than before. Then basic education is transformed to a curriculum t h at e ng age s bro a d e r stakeholder support. It also promotes good governance,

transparency and accountability. Moreover, it includes few of the changes in the educational structure which is a better one. One of the features is the Mother Tongue as a learning and medium of instruction. This is in line with the goal to developed holistically develop ed learners who are best in both vernacular and foreign languages. Multilingualism if enhanced at its root is a very useful tool in communicating. That is why K to 12 is structured to simultaneously develop language skills in both listening and speaking varying languages. Moreover, K to 12 compels that the education in the country must decongest the curriculum to improve mastery of basic competencies. Improvement in teaching through enhanced pedagogies and medium of instruction are promoted. All of these aims that the job opportunities maybe expanded so that job mismatches are remedied.

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NCIP-10 launches “Project Epanaw” in Normin CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY--The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP)-10 held its simultaneous nationwide launching of its photo exhibit and book launching of 'Project

Epanaw' at SM City Uptown to celebrate, promote, and showcase northern Mindanao's Indigenous Peoples (IP) culture alongside various regional government heads and stakeholders. “If there was a bridge

Education and the New Normal ANGELITA D. PUTOL Teacher III

Education is an important me dium of acquir ing essential knowledge and skills. It is more than just learning from books. It is an effort of the older generation to transfer their life wisdom to their offspring’s. Education plays a vital role in shaping successful people. It gives us the opportunity to become a productive member of a civilized society by acquiring all the necessary skills. We learn how to meet challenges and overcome obstacles. We learn how to become an integrated personality and maintain the perpetuation of our culture. The new normal changes the education we know, the education that had been part of lives since. The COVID19 outbreak changes our life upside

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down, specially in education system. Schools force to change the modality of teaching without engaging in face-to-face classes. Students where not be able to go to school just to be safe. Teachers made a big adjustment for the sake of education and the students. Distance learning were the means of teaching students so that they will still be able to learn from their own or with the help of parents or having zoom call from their teachers and let them learn the lessons that were planned for them to learn for the whole year. Education is just one of those qualities that just been affected with the pandemic. And everyone must live with the new normal and be able to still continue everything that need to be done in no time.

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which could take us from the present to the past, it is our indigenous peoples, for they have live and survive through time by way of their culture and race, the ‘Epanaw’ or ‘Journey’ of our indigenous people tells us of our lively, unique and rich culture,” NCIP-10 Regional Director Ana Burgos said during the ‘Project Epanaw’ launching, March 21. The project, which aims to bolster public perception on Indigenous Cultural Communities (ICCs) and IP’s vital role in Philippine culture, is featured in the three-book series, namely, "PAGKILALA," "PAGGALANG," and EPANAW/PAGE 10

Indigenous Book Trilogy. Project Epanaw's book trilogy namely, "PAGKILALA," "PAGGALANG," and "PAGTAGUYOD," underscores the importance of preserving ancestral domains, rituals, and festivals that are critical infrastructures to the identity of Filipinos. (VPSB/PIA10)

Normin marks 63% on drug-cleared brgys CONTINUING the antiillegal drug campaign of the national government, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)-10 recorded 63.34 percent accomplishment or 1,199 out of 2,022 barangays in the region were cleared of illegal drugs. The drug-cleared barangays included 9 barangays in Cagayan de Oro City, Iligan City (11),

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Misamis Oriental (178), Bukidnon (246), Lanao del Norte (305), Misamis Occidental (394), and Camiguin (56). As of March 22, PDEA-10 has recorded 694 affected barangays and 111 unaffected barangays of the illegal drug menace. To intensify the campaign, PDEA-10 also conducts lectures and seminars on preventive education and has already

reached a total of 199,758 audience for both face-toface and online activities. There are also 21 jail facilities in the region, which have been declared as drug-free facilities. For their part, the Philippine National Police (PNP)-10 facilitated the training of 35 officers of Resistance Education Against Drugs for the Youth (READY), and 11,178 youth who were

trained for Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE). Also, PNP-10 has recorded 112 anti-illegal drug police operations, March 1-22, where 133 persons were arrested and P3.5 million worth of shabu (516.724 g) was seized in the region. To further aid the government in the fight against illegal drugs, MARKS/PAGE 10

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DIRECTORY CDO CENTRAL EAGLE’S CLUB EXTENDED GENEROSITY TO KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS OF GUSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL By: MARYGIL A. ORION

January 27, 2021- a date to remember. A day poured with generosity through the Cagayan de Oro Central Eagles Club body. Upon the initiative request of the HRPTA officers headed by maam Rufa Joy B. Vergara of Kindergarten GRAY, it was indeed generously responded! Given the new normal education w h e r e G u s a E l e m e nt a r y S c h o o l implemented the Printed Modular Modality way of learning, this act is much appreciated and of big help to kindergarten teachers as the recipient of the five boxes rim of bond papers. Aside from DepEd’s endless/hopeful support and Gusa Elementary School administrator’s pro-teacher way of management under the care of Maam Annabelle J. Lariba,(head principal),

maam Corazon Bartoces and Sir Elmer Pancho (Assistants to the principal), there are also organization such as the Cagayan de Oro Central Eagle’s Club that is in continuous service in extending generosity despite the pandemic. True to their mission statement “… to make human life more desirable by listening its ills and promoting peace, prosperity, gladness and hope”. In such kind of act, they are helping the DepEd department’s desire to continuously and progressively happen by listening to what are the needs to be responded and assisted. In a way it will truly promote prosperity given all other organization(hopefully) will be inspired to do generosity act, gladness since it brings gladness to all recipients

and hope, knowing that generosity still do exist despite the pandemic and difficulty we are facing. Their generosity act has b een extended to other school as well not just in Gusa Elementary School. They have been doing generosity act for the past months and for more days to come. The Cagayan de Oro Central Eagle’s Club representatives are as follows: Joebert A. Toledo (President), Loreto E. Lugatiman(Vice Pres.), Noel V. Anora ( Secretary), Roy A. Zulieta (Protocol officer 1), Nohlan Victoriano, Achie Cailing, Jesus H. Cruz (Regional Assemblyman). They have been part of January 27, 2021- a date to remember! Spread love by doing generosity act. Aja! Dalaygon ang Diyos!

Teacher-Student Interactions: The Key to Quality Classrooms By: LOURDINO A. SUGANOB – TEACHER III Mabini ES

Every day, teachers make countless realtime decisions and facilitate dozens of interactions between themselves and their students. Although they share this commonality, educators all over the country often talk about these decisions and interactions in different ways. The Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS), describes ten dimensions of teaching that are linked to student achievement and social development. Each of the ten dimensions falls into one of three broad categories: emotional support, classroom organization, and instructional support. 1. Emotional support refers to the ways teachers help children develop warm, supportive relationships, experience enjoyment and excitement about learning, feel comfortable in the classroom, and experience appropriate levels of autonomy or independence. This includes: • Po s i t i v e c l i m at e — t h e enjoyment and emotional connection that teachers have with students, as

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"PAGTAGUYOD," which underscores the importance of preserving ancestral domains, rituals, and festivals that are critical infrastructures to the identity of Filipinos. In collaboration with the Department of Tourism (D OT)-10 and the Tourism Promotions Board Philippines, the coffee table books also serves as an ‘objet d'art’ on the country’s goal in building ecological sustainable tourism and having indigenous cultural communities as key stewards in the campaign. According to Misamis Oriental Board Member and Chairman on Committee of Environment and Natural Resources, Gerardo "Boboy" Sabal III, they are fully acknowledging the sacrifices of the province’s indigenous communities and are one with the government’s

well as the nature of peer interactions; • Negative climate — the level of expressed negativity such as anger, hostility or aggression exhibited by teachers and/or students in the classroom; • Teacher sensitivity — teachers’ responsiveness to students’ academic and emotional needs; and • Regard for student perspectives — the degree to which teachers’ interactions with students and classroom activities place an emphasis on students’ interests, motivations, and points of view. 2. Classroom organization refers to the ways teachers help children develop skills to regulate their own behavior, get the most learning out of each school day, and maintain interest in learning activities. This includes: • Behavior management — how well teachers monitor, prevent, and redirect misbehavior; • Productivity — how well the classroom runs with respect to routines,

initiatives in correcting and preventing future injustices from happening again. By showcasing the country’s pre-colonization c u lture and cor re c t ing injustices brought by the colonization of the country, the NCIP hopes to bridge the gap between varying cultures and beliefs to attain a unified country that celebrates its roots and preserves its rich culture. The exhibit will run through from March 21 to April 4 at SM City Uptown, Cagayan De Oro.

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the Technical Education and Skills Development Aut h or it y ( T E SDA ) - 1 0 facilitated the conduct of alternative learning of 101 drug dependents for February to March. As of March 22, there are 104 drug dependent surrenderees who were able

how well students understand the routine, and the degree to which teachers provide activities and directions so that maximum time can be spent in learning activities; and • Instructional learning formats — how teachers engage students in activities and facilitate activities so that learning opportunities are maximized. 3. Instructional support refers to the ways in which teachers effectively support students' cognitive development and language growth. This includes: • Concept development — how teachers use instructional discussions and activities to promote students’ higher-order thinking skills and cognition in contrast to a focus on rote instruction; • Quality of feedback — how teachers expand participation and learning through feedback to students; and • Language modeling — the extent to which teachers stimulate, facilitate, and encourage students’ language use.

to complete their course from TESDA-10. In ensuring that local government units (LGUs) will continuously aid in the campaign, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)-10

will conduct the Anti-Drug Abuse Council Performance Audit and Awards for Audit Year 2019-2020 as well the program rollout for the provinces and highly urbanized cities, April 1220. (RTP/PIA10)

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From the time he was young, David was taught never to think of himself as disadvantaged or a cripple. In s t e a d h e l e a r n e d t o discipline and train himself so he was able to do much more than anyone ever thought possible. Whatever disadvantage you might be facing, you too can rise above it to achieve your life’s goals and dreams. If you ask Jesus to take full charge of your heart and character daily, with His power you can discipline yours elf to re ach your potential and the great plan He has for you—no matter what challenges you face. Just think a minute

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normal as it was before the pandemic, but at least we can resume our activities with some degree of the “old normalcy”. I want to travel and go to places again, I want to visit my family members in Manila, I want to meet up with friends in person and not via zoom. I want to conduct my business in the real company of people and not virtually. The social being in me just wants to be in front of people, in the flesh! Though some of these can already be done now, having that vaccine will make me more confident to do all of them. Am okay to still wear the face mask and face shield and observe social distancing but I want to be able to do my old routines again feeling much safer and protected. I want to see our economy fully recover. With more people protected from the virus, with fewer people spreading the virus, and with more people confident and comfortable resuming their daily activities, very soon, we can expect our economy to fully open and recovering. More people will be going out to work, buy, eat, travel, and even be entertained. This w i l l mea n more stores, restaurants, shops and other business outlets will be back in business. This will translate to more Filipinos being employed and EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF MELQUIADES Z. EDUAVE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late MELQUIADES Z. EDUAVE, who died intestate on December 12, 2001, to the best of our knowledge and information of the parties hereto the deceased left no known debts which remain unpaid that deceased at the time of his death left a parcel of land with Transfer Certificate of Title TCT No. T-50353, Tax Declaration No. F-083830 and F-083831, situated in the Barrio of Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of TWO HUNDRED EIGHTEEN (218) square meters, more or less, and has been the subject of an EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF MELQUIADES Z. EDUAVE, filed by the heirs of MELQUIADES Z. EDUAVE, per DOC #475, PAGE #96, BOOK #15, Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. ISIDRO Q. LICO. BWM: Mar. 10, 17 & 24, 2021

having money to spend, save and invest. And the cycle continues. This is how we help our economy recover and grow. We w o u l d w a n t t o understand why there are people who still prefer not to be vaccinated. Some may have had unpleasant past experiences associated with vaccines (the case of Dengvaxia) while many are not going into it as they lack a better understanding and appreciation of the matter. This is where more massive and aggressive information dissemination is needed from our government. Aside from bombarding the media platforms on how to prevent the virus, an equally intensive campaign should be done on the benefits of the COVID-19 and why we should not be afraid to get vaccinated. It’s good to know that some private companies are doing webinars to help their employees and customers have a better understanding of the vaccination program. I recent ly at tended t he We bi na r s p on s ore d by SunLife Grepa Healthcare, where they discussed the different benefits of getting vaccinated and other related matters. I am now more convinced to get my doses. You see, we remove the fears and the anxieties when we make people aware and informed. Let’s have more of these types of webinars. So if you’re one of those who are still at the crossroad of whether to V (vaccinate) or not to V, be mindful that the benefits of the COVID-19 vacci nes st i l l out weig h whatever potential adverse reaction the vaccine may cause. Let us ask and listen to experts so we may be guided and helped in making the right decision. Meantime, let’s continue to strictly observe the health protocols whi le waiting for our vaccines and even after we have received our vaccines. Keep safe everyone.

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general Charito Plaza said. Of the 33 projects, 29 will be located in Luzon and four other projects will be put up in Visayas and Mindanao. T h re e of t he ne w ly reg istere d proj e c ts are economic zone development. Once in full operation, the projects will generate 2,447 jobs in their respective host areas. “We thank our locator

companies for continuously tr usting PEZ A and for believing the potentials that the Philippines have despite the onslaught of this current pandemic crisis. PEZA indeed continues to implement its brand of excellence, onestop-shop, and continued operations albeit observing strict health and safety protocols for the safety of all,” Plaza added. To enhance the ease of doing business with PEZA and ecozones, Plaza is pushing for an automated system as it recently signed an agreement with I-Pay MYEG Philippines Inc., a one-stop provider of e-government solutions and payment services. Plaza added automation is also being rolled out in Cavite Economic Zone as well as ecozones in Mactan and Baguio City. (PNA)

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assistance and if necessary, issue public health violation t i cke t s to v i ol ators of minimum health standard protocols. PRO-13 will closely work with the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the LGUs, and other agencies in securing the region during the summer months. "We warn those who will try to violate the mandates during this summer season, we will not stop as we will apprehend you,” Caramat said. He also asked the people of the Caraga Region to be alert and observant and follow the minimum standard health protocols. (PNA)

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people are allowed in its summit per day. Alicer said he instructed the PAMB, through the ecotourism, sustainable project development and financing committee, to look into the applicability of such policy. He said it should be updated first before they recommend the resumption of the activities previously allowed at the site. PAMB, in coordination w it h lo c a l gover nment units situated within the MMPL, have intensified the enforcement of the area’s closure these past months due to reported sightings of trekkers and motorcycle trail enthusiasts. In an advisory, it said the unauthorized use of

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any motorized conveyance within the protected area is prohibite d and may only be allowed if it is the only practical means of transportation for the indigenous peoples to access their ancestral domain. Efren Hibaler, MMPL area superintendent, warned that violators could face fines ranging from P200,000 to PHP1 million and imprisonment of not more than six years. Mt. Matutum, South Cotabato’s highest peak, is an active volcano that measures 2,286 meters above sea level. Home to diverse flora and fauna as well as rare wildlife species, including the Philippine tarsiers, it was declared a protected landscape in 1995 through Proclamation No. 552 issued by then President Fidel Ramos. (PNA)

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from page 1 performance of transmission facilities. "C CMS is p ar t of a planned transition to smart grid technology. Smart grids integrate modern hardware and digital software to automate power systems," the NGCP said. In a circ ular issued i n Fe br u ar y 2 0 2 0 , t he D e p ar t me nt of E ne rg y required the transmission network provider to develop a smart grid deployment plan and road map which i nclu d e s “t r ans m iss i on system enhancement, wide area monitoring systems, automation and network optimization and longterm interconnection wide transmission expansion plans, among others.” The smart grid road map will form part of the transmission development plan (TDP), which is updated annually. Last month, the NGCP said that the latest version of the TDP will cover 2021 to 2040.

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government’s technical and vocational education and training system can help shape labor market outcomes and adjust to anticipated change s to achie ve it s dual objective of creating a competitive workforce

and helping marginalized workers.” School disruptions and closures due to the pandemic have opened the door for TESDA to adopt nontraditional, innovative, and flexible solutions, such as online learning and digital tools. These have played a critical role in retooling and upgrading the skills of displaced workers. The state agency also responded swiftly to emerging labor market needs. It expanded access to its online programs through a partnership with the private sector and launched a plan to develop policies and programs that will help the country respond to the ongoing crisis and adjust to the changes in its wake. The report recommends promoting skills training and education as a crucial part of the country’s labor market policies during the post-pandemic recovery and beyond. While adjustments to the system during the pandemic have been largely effective, the report also notes that there are longer-term challenges. “There are important challenges to tackle with respect to TESDA’s organizational structure and capacity,” said ADB Social Sector Specialist Sameer Khatiwada, lead author of the study. “Although TESDA has made major achievements over the years, questions around its appropriate role, endemic resource constraints, and organizational capacity weigh on its ability to respond to Industry 4.0.” These questions include t h e u ns e tt l e d i s s u e of de volut ion of TESDA’s direct training function. The matter has important implications for access to funding and resources, and for the ability to provide up-to-date services. The report recommends that the government seek new and effective ways to secure industry engagement in skills training, such as anticipating skills demand, ensuring better targeting of skills training programs and greater efficiency of skills supply, limiting mismatches, and improving labor market outcomes. The report also proposes standardizing and improving

workshops, equipment, and digital solutions to meet international norms. (PR)

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from page 5 government directives,” it said in an advisory. UCPB encouraged its clients to check the list of branches and their operating schedule through https:// www.ucpb.com/advisories/. The bank said they need to utilize the bank’s ATMs, cash deposit machines, and online banking facilities -- UCPB Connect and UCPB Mobile App -- for their transactions. “ These facilities are available 24/7 for clients’ safety and convenience,” it added. The shor tened daily banking operations have been adopted after the government imposed stricter general community quarantine (GCQ) measures in the NCR and the four nearby provinces following the surge in coronavirus disease (Covid-19) cases, which registered its recordhigh of 8,019 on Monday. For one, Metro Manila now has a uniformed curfew hour of between 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. Among the policies that will take effect from March 22 until April 4 are travels in and out of NCR are primarily for buying essentials like groceries and medicines, going out for work, and returning to homes for residents. Staycation is allowed within NCR and the four provinces but only for those aged 18 up to 65 years old. S e n i or c it i z e ns an d persons with disabilities (PWDs) are allowed to go out for exercise. Restaurants are allowed to provide deliveries, take-out, and outdoor dining services. (PNA)

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Bernasor Lauds Success of First ROSEI National Convention In Oro By JOEL CALAMBA ESCOL

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - PEIL Executive Director Engr Ferdie Bernasor lauded the success of the first Regional Orientation Seminar Institute (ROSEI) National Convention held at Golden Stallion Suites,

this city, on March 20, 2021. There were around 50 dignitaries present during the summit including PEIL directors for 20202022: Kuys Cesar Y. Yamuta, Leody C. Armada, Dexter E.

Agustin, Rufus Caesar C. Moneva, Christian Miquiabas, and John Rey A. Tomines. PEIL stands for Philippine Eagles Institute of Leadership. It is considered as the Fraternal Order of Eagle's educational arm and it will be responsible for holding

educational seminars and continuing education for all its members in Mindanao and elsewhere in the country. The holding of the summit also coincided with the organization's 2-day National Convention also held in two venues in Cagayan de Oro - Grand Caprice Hotel and Restaurant on the first day and Limketkai Atrium on the 2nd day. The 2-day national convention comprised of PENACLE meeting, regional governor's night at Grand Caprice Restaurant and Hotel on the first day. The 2nd day included the national assembly and national congress, as well as the

Mindanao Daily News Publishing Corporation President and CEO Dante M. Sudaria takes a selfie with the dignitaries of the ROSEI national summit held at Stallion Suites in Cagayan de Oro City on March 20, 2021.

Philippine Eagles' night held at the Atrium, Limketkai Mall, the biggest mall in Mindanao. The national conference was participated in by thousand membereagles of the Fraternal Order of Eagles (Philippine Eagles) all

over the country. The incumbent president of this premier civic organization in the country, Eagle Conrado Cedeño and Eagle Governor Virgilio Candia, Jr, were the national congress chairmen in this year's national convention.