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Briefly Flood warning THE National Irrigation Administration (NIA) signed an agreement Wednesday with the government weather service, PAGASA, to build a flood warning system in Bukidnon serving Northern Mindanao.

The Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) covers a Telemetered Rainfall and Water Level Gauging Station near the NIA Bubunawan Irrigation Intake Facility in Baungon, Bukidnon.

NIA Administrator Ricardo R. Visaya and PAGASA Administrator Vicente B. Malano agreed on the station, which will keep track of hydrological conditions in the Cagayan de Oro River Basin while automatic rainfall.

Food sufficiency MALAYBALAY City — The Luyungan indigenous people (IP) high school students launched a food sufficiency project on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at Bangcud in this city.

Jointly organized by the Department of Education (DepEd) Division of Malaybalay and the Philippine Army in partnership with Bukidnon Lateral Organized Development (BUKLOD)—an organization o f b usines s c o mp a n ie s in Bukidnon—the project is within the 5-hectare span of Abaca, Dragon Fruit, and Adlai grain plantation.

Edsel James Quemado, the IP high school principal said this food production program is established for 187 enrolled IP students to sustain their educational and other requirements as they stay in school dormitories inside the campus until they could complete a high school curriculum.

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AGADIAN City -- Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade and Philippine Airlines (PAL) president and Chief Operating Officer Gilbert Santa Maria led the inaugural flight Sunday as the country's flag carrier reopened its ManilaPagadian-Manila route.

Tugade said the reopening the country, then mobility of the Manila-Pagadian- and connectivity must be Manila route by PAL was enhanced and established”. a welcome development H e s a i d P r e s i d e n t “because if we are to put Rodrigo Duterte wanted reality to the situation that more development projects Mindanao is the future of ROUTE/PAGE 11

Catholic bishop seeks forgiveness for environmental failure of his generation

By BONG D. FABE, Contributor

A LEADER of the Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines has asked for forgiveness from the present g e n e r at i on a n d f utu re generations of Filipinos for his generation’s environmental

failures.

Catholic Bishop Gerardo Alminaza of the Diocese of San Carlos in Negros Occidental also urged his generation and older to FAILURE/PAGE 11

HANGING BRIDGE. With the decades-old hanging bridge recently decommissioned so the city government of Iligan can build a more sturdy bridge, residents of the coastal barangay of Tambacan (left side of the river) ride a “balsa” to cross the narrow Tubod River going towards the old public market and vice versa. Passengers pay three pesos a ride after enduring a long queue. mindanews photo by bobby timonera

MinDA gearing up to increase offshore milkfish farming output

By CARMELITO Q. FRANCISCO, Correspondent

D AVA O C i t y — T h e Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) said it will train aquaculture farmers starting this week to build up

milkfish and white shrimp output, with a target of 10,000 offshore fish cages within two years.

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F. P i ñ o l , t h e M i n DA chairman, said the Fish Cage Development Program targets production of about 200,000 metric tons of milkfish a year, “which will infuse MILKFISH/PAGE 11

ENVIRONMENTAL group EcoWaste Coalition has called on for the government anew to strictly impose a ban on waste importation “without further delay.”

The group’s appeal to

the Duterte administration came after Juan Miguel Cuna, Department of Environment and Natura l Res ources (DENR) undersecretar y for policy, planning and international affairs, said in

an interview the government is still studying the effects of ratifying the Basel Ban Amendment to entities engaged in recycling of waste materials.

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Gov't urged anew to ban imported wastes LOW-YIELD. Children in Lirongan, Talakag, Bukidnon join their parents in harvesting carrots. The rain-fed field has yielded smaller carrots because rain has become scarce these days. The carrots cost 30 pesos per kilo but in the vegetable stalls in Marahan, Davao City, it is 60 pesos a kilo and even more expensive downtown. mindanews photo by gregorio bueno

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2 Agri NorMin capacitates staff on climate change education THE Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Office (DA-RFO)10 developed a training on capacity enhancement and mainstreaming of climate change in increasing the capability of some DA-RFO 10 staff and its attached agencies, February 26-28.

The three-day activity focuses on climate change risk and its mitigation strategies in Cagayan de Oro City.

It also includes updating of technologies and practices for climate change adaptation and mitigation.

Carmelito Lapoot, officer-in-charge of DA's Research Division, said

a more productive and resilient agricultural industry requires better management of resources.

Adaptation practices for crops is through the use of resistant or tolerant varieties, the use of nextGen varieties for saline, rainfed, lowland irrigated inbred and hybrid areas, among others, Lapoot added.

He further cited the adaptation practices through the use of early maturing varieties, relay or intercropping.

Importantly, he encouraged the participants to explore other climate resilient crops like Adlai, and the EDUCATION/PAGE 11

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Climb Camiguin eyes boost in tourists’ activities S EEKING new ways to offer more recreational activities to local and foreign tourists, the Provincial Government of Camiguin through its Provincial Tourism Office held its 2nd Climb Camiguin, February 29-March 2.

Aside from the island’s watersports and activities, Provincial Tourism Officer Candice Borromeo-Dael said, “Camiguin has also seen increased tourist interest in mountain climbing and also bird watching,” thus they strengthened and even improved the new tourist activity, Climb Camiguin, which was launched 2019 in partnership with the

2ND CLIMB CAMIGUIN. Featuring the province’s diverse flora and fauna through providing special trails going to the peak of Mt. Hibok-Hibok, the 2nd Climb Camiguin has about 26 climbers this year coming from the different parts of the country. They trailed the lush of Sitio Itum, Barangay Baylao, Mambajao. (PIA10)

Department of Tourism (DOT).

Featuring the province’s diverse flora and fauna through providing special

trails going to the peak of Mt. Hibok-Hibok, the 2nd Climb Camiguin has about 26 climbers this year coming from the different

parts of the country. They trailed the lush of Sitio Itum, Barangay Baylao, Mambajao.

The three-hour climb going up to the mountain allows climbers to get a glimpse and even feel Mt. Hibok-Hibok’s lowland forest, mossy areas, and the top view of the island’s entirety through the mountain’s view decks.

This year’s youngest climber, Juliana Dublin, 7, from Bulacan said though this is not her first time to join a summit, she still looks forward to doing the climb in Camiguin because there are also beaches around.

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Toyota’s New Leadership Ushers A New Era of Mobility

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OYOTA Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP) recently introduced Atsuhiro Okamoto as TMP’s new president in a formal ceremony witnessed by members of the business community at the Grand Hyatt Manila. The event highlighted TMP’s successes in the past 4 years under the leadership of outgoing president Satoru Suzuki, and presented a glimpse of how Toyota will transform into a mobility company, which aims to improve people’s daily lives through various mobility solutions.

Suzuki left the helm on a high note with TMP’s achievement of record breaking market share of 39.5% and 18th consecutive Triple Crown by end-2019.

TMP’s business also grew with the introduction of new Toyota models and the expansion of its distribution network nationwide, with additional 23 dealers, to better

serve the needs of the market. In his farewell speech, Suzuki thanked Toyota customers who put their trust in the brand, saying, “You are the reason for Toyota’s passion to be always better.”

For his part, TMP chairman Alfred V. Ty thanked stakeholders for their support to Toyota’s business in the Philippines for over 30 years now. Ty underscored Toyota’s sustained commitment to nation building, especially through local automotive manufacturing.

“Because of your unwavering support and friendship, we have been able to remain true to our promise of service to the Filipino and the Philippine nation,” Ty said.

In his message, Ty highlighted TMP’s investments under the Government’s Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy or CARS Program, which already reached 5.42 Billion pesos, enabling transfer of technology, employment generation and skills

development, among others. Ty also thanked the government for the CARS Program because it gave Toyota an indispensable role in enhancing the industrial and manufacturing capability of the country.

Globally, Toyota is transforming into a mobility company, stemming from Toyota Motor Corporation president Akio Toyoda’s direction. Toyota’s concept of the automobile will continue to change in the current era of innovations, particularly in terms of connectivity, automation, shared mobility, and electrification.

With such new technologies, Toyota aims to develop communities that are notjust centered on “cars” but on “people.”

In the Philippines, where the population is huge and the economy is fast-growing, mobility needs will continue to evolve and become vital to socio-economic development.

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Daddy's little girl Think a minute . . . Someone said: “A great man never loses his daughter’s heart.”

Every daughter has the need and right to receive her father’s love and affection.

Dad, one of the ways to build a close, trusting relationship with your daughter is to learn what she enjoys. Start spending time with her doing her favorite things, whether it is taking walks or listening to her favorite music. “Kids are usually happy to obey you when you’ve sp ent time with them.”

A father I know has a great relationship with his two daughters. From the time they were little girls he has always made time to be with them. Every week he takes his daughters to do something special that they enjoy. He regularly encourages them and builds up their self-confidence.

Now they are strong, secure young women who never lower their standards of character and doing what is right. Of course, it is no surprise that they are close to their dad and ask him for advice on almost

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JHAN TIAFAU HURST everything. Why? Because he has earned their trust and respect by giving them his time, attention, and affection through the years.

It is a tragic fact that if your daughter does not get attention and affection from you the way she should—in a healthy, safe, and loving way—then she will look for it in other men who will not truly care about her. Sadly, “Some fathers are willing to give their daughters everything except their time.”

D a d , you r d au g ht e r also needs to see you love a n d t r u s t h e r m ot h e r.

Your daughter needs to see you respect your wife’s LITTLE/PAGE 11

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In more serious cases, those infected can experience trouble breathing.

The time between c atching t he v ir us and beginning to experience symptoms can range from 1-14 days.

HOW DO YOU AVOID GETTING INFECTED? Frequently wash your hands with soap and water, or use an alcohol-based hand wipe, avoid touching your face and keep distance from people showing symptoms.

WHAT HAS THE IMPACT OF THE VIRUS BEEN? The virus, which

originated December 2019 in Wuhan, China, has infected more than 80,000 people worldwide and has caused nearly 3,000 deaths HOW DEADLY IS THE CORONAVIRUS? The death rate for those infected with the virus is roughly two per cent. Around 80 per cent of people recover without special treatment and one in six people fall seriously i l l . O l d e r p e op l e w it h underlying health conditions are more susceptible to the virus.

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PROF. ENRIQUE SORIANO Steve Jobs once said, "You c an ' t c on ne c t t he d ot s looking forward; you can only connect them looking backward." Even the Great Confucius explained that if we want to define the future, we have to study the past.

In an insightful research made by authors Schwartz and Bergfeld, they pointed to Japan as the only country that seemed to challenge the 3rd generation curse much better than others. But it is not only the extreme cases of very old companies that are baffling business experts. In fact, the overall life expectancy of a Japanese family business is higher than

the standard corporate life of an enterprise. According to professor Toshio Goto from the Japan University of Economics in Tokyo, the average lifetime of a Japanese family business in 2005 was 52 years, more than double that of its American counterparts.

It is also noteworthy t o a ck n ow l e d ge t h at a surprising number of businesses in Japan have been in existence for 100 y e a r s o r l o n g e r. S u c h longevity may hold useful lessons for new businesses to use as reference. What are some of the ways in which these longstanding enterprises have managed to endure? What then can the unique Japanese approach teach us about longevity? A nationwide Japanese survey counted more than 21,000 companies older than 100 years. Of these, about 1,200 firms have been in existence for at least 200 years, and some 400 businesses for at least 300 years. On the other have, around 30 Japanese firms have endured for 500

years or more, and 7 have been in existence for more than a thousand years!

One Japanese family owned business that symbolizes longevity with a rich history spanning 500 years is worth sharing. This company has grown big and evolved into a well-respected corporate venture that has become known in Japan and the rest of the world.

If family businesses from around the globe strive for future prosperity and family survival in an increasingly volatile complex and ambiguous world (VUCA), how does a tradition-rich company managed to keep pace with an ever-changing world?

Toraya Confectionery C o. Ltd. i s a Jap an e s e c o n f e t i o n e r y c o mp a ny founded by Enchu Kurokawa in the early 16th century, Kyoto. Toraya, a maker of wagashi (traditional Japanese confections), was a supplier to the imperial court during the reign of Emperor Goyozei, which was from 1586 to 1611.

To r a y a e s t a b l i s h e d a foothold in Tokyo, 1869, after the national capital was transferred there on the heels of the Meiji Restoration. At present, Toraya has three factories and approximately 80 shops throughout Japan, in addition to a boutique in Paris.

In its English webpage, the first clearly documented reference to Toraya is an existing temple records from 1600. There are also records dated September 15, 1635 that provides a glimpse into the company's business at the time of proprietor Enchu Kurokawa's death.

I will walk the reader and articulate each of Toraya's longe v it y pr inciples as manifested in their 500 years of existence.

Value No. 1 It is important to Focus on the Present To r a y a ' s c u r r e n t p re s i d e nt , Ku ro k aw a Mitsuhiro, the seventeenth to t a ke t he helm, do es not spend too much time dwelling on his company's LONGEVITY/PAGE 11

Be humble amid great honors We have to be ready to react properly when some praises and honors come our way.

We should remain humble, knowing that all those praises and honors belong to God. “Deo omnis gloria!”

This is the lesson Christ wants to impart when he talked about the unprofitable servant. (cfr Lk 17,7-10) “Which of you,” he said, “having a servant plowing or tending sheep, will say to him when he has come in from the field, ‘Come at once and sit down to eat’?”

Will he not rather say to him, ‘Prepare something for my supper, and gird yourself and serve me till I have eaten and drunk, and afterward you will eat and drink’?

“Does he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I think not. So likewise you, when you have done all those things which you are commanded, say, ‘We are unprofitable servants. We have done what was our duty to do.’”

It is a lesson so relevant these days when a lot of the

people, especially the so-called millennials, feel entitled to certain privileges and perks because of the things they have done or accomplished.

It’s true that the young ones of today get to know more things — at least, more technical things — than those of the previous generations.

This reminds me of the lyrics of the song, What a wonderful world!, that goes: “I hear babies cry / I watch them grow / they’ll learn much more / than I’ll ever know / and I think to myself / What a wonderful world.”

But this does not mean that they are entitled to more privileges than what rightfully belongs to them or what God and others (their parents, superiors, etc.) would give them.

All of us should be humble enough to repeat those words, “We are unprofitable servants.

We have done what was our duty to do,” to remind ourselves that we actually are not doing anything special or anything more than what is our duty to fulfill.

And when we happen to receive praises and honors from others because of our good works, let’s keep our feet firmly stuck to the ground, not allowing ourselves to be intoxicated. We should not allow these praises and honors to go to our head and cast some evil spell over us.

Instead, we have to thank God profusely. All praises and honors belong to him. What we should realize also is that those praises and honors given to us are actually a sign that we have to give ourselves more to God and to others. Our sense of duty and responsibility should become sharper.

Those praises and honors that we receive are actually some kind of a test to see if we would still remain with God or we would now choose ourselves as our own god. We have to know how to pass that test, and so we need to really grow and deepen our humility.

We should never feel sad because we have chosen to deny ourselves to grow in humility amid the praises

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ROY CIMAGALA and honors. That self-denial is actually a big opening for the grace of God to come to us. That realization should make us very happy with a joy that would keep us simple, not proud and complicated.

We have to learn not to get spoiled by whatever praises and honors would come our way. Instead, let these honors trigger the urge to deepen our humility, to enrich our gratitude to God and to others, and to sharpen our sense of duty and responsibility.

What a beautiful world we would contribute to build up if we remain humble amid great honors!

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Honda Philippines releases the new Filipino-inspired BeAT in Philippine craftsmanship

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ONDA Philippines, Inc. (HPI) the No. 1 motorcycle manufacturer in the Philippines, introduces The New BeAT, the AT model especially made by Filipinos.

HPI is proud to announce that The New BeAT will be manufactured in the Philippines this coming March. The localization of The New BeAT model signifies that HPI’s commitment to give products that are relevant to the needs and lifestyle of its consumers. It is a ref lection of Honda’s dedication to fulfill the growing needs of the Filipino market inspired by today’s millennial lifestyle.

This is the ideal mix of performance, style, and function for the Filipino consumers who are youthful, funloving, cool and funky.

“We are excited to announce that HPI will manufacture The New BeAT to

immediately address to the fast-paced demand of the Filipino customers. Young Riders are becoming more demanding in terms of their riding needs – from style to technolog y, which is why we want to prioritize this model as one of the high-selling AT model that suits the Philippine road traffic condition,” said Susumu Mitsuishi, HPI President.

The New BeAT was designed with a slim, sharp look and overall compact design.

It comes in three (3) striped variants, namely, the Premium (ISS/CBS), the Street (STD), and the Fashion Sport (STD).

The Premium (ISS/CBS) variant is equipped with a fuel efficient engine of up to 63 km/liter for a longer ride on the road. And for a safe ride, it comes with Combi-Brake System (CBS), Idling Stop System (ISS), ACG Starter System, secured Key Shutter as well as

Enhanced Smart Power (eSP), tubeless tires, Park Lock Brake and Side Stand switch.

The New BeAT also features a convenient 11-liter utility box, and Informative SemiDigital Meter Panel with Eco-Indicator.

In addition, its bigger headlight design is equipped with Automatic HeadlightOn (AHO) with multiref lector for wider illumination, and an over-all modern and

stylish look.

It comes available in nine (9) specially design Filipinoinspired graphics with fashionable cool colors to suit the likeness of the Filipinos making city driving more exciting and colourful.

In Premium (ISS/ CBS) – Matte Fiery Red, Matte Axis Gray Metallic; in Street (STD) – Euro Gray Metallic, Matte Axis Gray Metallic, Ross White; and in Fashion

Sport (STD) – Sahara Blue Metallic, Black, Fighting Red, Vibrant Orange. Price starts at PhP66,900 for the Fashion Sport (STD) and the Street (STD) while PhP70,400 for the Premium (ISS/ CBS).

Asked for an outlook on annual production volume of The New BeAT,”We are seeing a fiscal year production volume of around 130,000 units.”

Mitsuishi said.

The New BeAT is in line with Honda Philippines, Inc.’s mission of giving every Filipino the joy and freedom of mobility for their ONE DR EAM. Interested customers can visit Honda Dealers nationwide.

For more details about Honda products and promos, follow them at their Facebook page, Honda Philippines, Inc. and Instagram page, @ hondaph_mc.

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Organizers of the 3rd PH Environment Summit led by Green Convergence Pres. Nina Galang take a bow onstage with Xavier Ateneo Pres. Bobby Yap SJ (RMB Photo)

Towards a Decarbonized & Regenerative World

3rd PH Envi Summit calls for paradigm shifts in Sustainability and Regeneration

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By MIKE BAÑOS

AGAYAN de Oro City – The 3rd Philippine Environment Summit closed here Friday afternoon with calls for paradigm shifts in Sustainability and Regeneration focusing on three key themes in Laudato si’, the second encyclical of Pope Francis subtitled "On care for Our Common Home"

Laodato si’ critiques consumerism and irresponsible development, laments environmental degradation and global warming, and calls all people of the world to take "swift and unified global action.”

In his closing address at the three-day summit, Xavier Ateneo President Roberto Yap, S.J. stressed the three key themes of the pope’s encyclical: The conviction that everything in the world is connected; The value proper to each creature; and, “Intimate relationship between the poor and the fragility of the planet.”

“Because all creatures are connected, each must be cherished with love and respect, for all of us as living creatures are dependent on one another,” Fr. Yap quoted.

“We are called to a companionship with Christ the Reconciler to participate in the Father’s work of reconciling humanity with Himself, of human beings with human

beings, of humanity with creation. We are called to collaborate in the care of our common home.”

In attributing the value proper to each creature, Yap again quoted from Laudato si’ 69 and Psalms 104:31.

“We are called to

recognize that other living beings have a value of their own in God’s eyes: “by their mere existence they bless him and give him glory” and indeed, “the Lord rejoices in all his works,” Yap quoted.

Creation has a broader meaning than nature, for it has to do with God’s loving plan in which every creature has its own value and significance. (LS 71) Quoting the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, Yap said Pope Francis emphasizes that “there is need for each of us to repent of the ways we have harmed the planet, for “inasmuch as we all generate small ecological damage”; we are called to acknowledge

“our contribution, smaller or greater, to the disfigurement and destruction of creation”.

Yap noted how the Pope has repeatedly stated this firmly and persuasively, challenging us to acknowledge our sins against creation: “For human beings… to destroy the biological diversity of God’s creation; for human beings to degrade the integrity of the earth by causing changes in its climate, by stripping the earth of its natural forests or destroying its wetlands; for human beings to contaminate the earth’s waters, its land, its air, and its life – these are sins”.

For “to commit a crime against the natural world is

San Carlos Bishop Gerardo Alminaza, Green Convergence Pres. Nina Galang, EDC Chair & CEO Federico Lopez and Living Laodato si' ED ROdne Galicha lead the launching of the Laodato si' and SDGs Handbook (RMB Photo)

a sin against ourselves and a sin against God”. (LS 8) Not the least, Yap again quoted Laodato si’ 139 to describe the intimate relationship between the poor and the fragility of the planet.

“We are faced not with two separate crises, one environmental and the other social, but rather with one complex crisis which is both social and environmental.” (LS 139).

We need “to hear both the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor” (LS 49) He noted how most of the poor live in the ecologically fragile areas, the peripheries, where they are the main victims of environmental destruction.

“The poor have harder time coping and adapting to environmental disasters,” Yap said.

The three key main themes of Laodato si’ run through many of the 37 resolutions generated in the12 breakout sessions held over the summit’s three days: “Unlearn to learn” from the indigenous people’s sacred tradition, knowledge and practices that protect and preserve the environment” (On Indigenous People’s EcoGovernance); “Promote sustainable, affordable, and regenerative agriculture” (on Organic Agriculture); “Promote Zero-Waste as a way of life in the household and barangay levels” (On Sustainable

Barangays and Community Co-Governance); “Uphold Fair Trade that puts people and planet before financial profit” (On Non-Timber Forest Products); “Promote traditional practices that respect the integrity of the forest ecosystems” (On Ecosystems Protection); Speak of and Love the Truth in defense of The Environment’ (On Education & Research); and, “Reclaim our intimate connection with nature, deepen our collective spirituality of inter-relatedness and inter-dependence, and live it out through lifelong commitment to preserve the environment that sustains life” (On Spirituality & Sustainability).

Little Daily Actions Fr. Yap said the degenerating state of the global environment is a call to two-fold action at the Micro (Personal) and Macro (Structural) levels.

“There is nobility in the duty to care for creation through little daily actions, and it is wonderful how education can bring about real changes in lifestyle,” he stressed. “Education in environmental responsibility can encourage ways of acting which directly and significantly affect the world around us, such as avoiding the use of plastic and paper, reducing water consumption, separating refuse, cooking only SUMMIT/PAGE 11

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Coca-Cola and Mindanao LGUs work together toward a world without waste T HE Coca-Cola System in the Philippines has been working with the local governments of Mindanao in empowering wastefree communities through improved waste management systems— for environmental protection and the preservation of the region’s biodiversity; for the welfare of Mindanao’s citizens.

By creating closed-loop communities, CocaCola moves closer to its goal of collecting and recycling 100% of its packaging by 2030—a contribution to the global movement to address a growing waste problem—as it assists in safeguarding the country’s natural sites.

Coca-Cola partnered with the local government of Siargao to advocate its World Without Waste vision within the surfing haven, helping the

destination maintain its ecological health even as its tourism industry steadily grows. Coca-Cola installed collection hubs in Cloud 9, featuring PET bottle collection bins and benches made from recycled PET bottles, to encourage tourists and locals to segregate and recycle. The Company also provided a state-ofthe-art surf rake to help keep the Siargao shores clear of litter and debris.

Coca-Cola has also closely collaborated with the local government of Davao, home to two of its manufacturing plants, to further raise awareness about the value of segregation, collection, and recycling among the public. Deploying similar PET collection installations in major parks all over the city, the Company has collected bottles which have been diverted to Winder Recycling, a Davao-based recycler that converts

PET bottles into highvalue items such as school chairs and benches.

Another platform where Coca-Cola engaged local communities for the advocacy was through Davao’s big events, such as the Davao Regional Athletic Association (DAVRAA) Games and the Kadayawan Festival.

Coca-Cola transformed the festivities into ecofriendly events where visitors were urged to practice proper waste disposal and learn more about the circular economy through inventive educational booths. There were also immersive activities like the #betterbottlechallenge, which asked participants to take a photo or video of unique ways of depositing bottles into the collection bins.

The Company, in working toward a World Without Waste, operates on the principle that inspiring massive change

begins with and within communities. Coca-Cola aims to go beyond what it has already achieved with these partnerships with Mindanao local governments and to further widen its reach— expanding its collection, recycling, and waste management training initiatives to other cities within the region.

ABOUT COCA-COLA PHILIPPINES The Philippines is the first venture of The Coca-Cola Company in Asia and is celebrating its 108th year in the country. The Coca-Cola System has 19 brands under its portfolio, 19 manufacturing facilities, more than 60 distribution centers nationwide, and employs over 10,000 Filipinos. As part of their long-standing commitment to the country, Coca-Cola continues to #GOBEYONDGOOD as a business by continuously supporting water replenishment programs in over 180 communities, empowering over 200,000 women entrepreneurs, and is on their way to collect and recycle a bottle or can for everyone it sells by 2030 under its World Without Waste initiative.

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Maggie’s Box – your online shop for curated shoes

By MARK FRANCISCO

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N these days of onlinetechnology, there’s one trend that’s catching up nowadays. You don’t need to hop in every boutique in every mall in the city to find that elusive pair of shoes that’s just right for you. Introducing

Maggie’s Box, your online shop for curated shoes.

Maggie’s Box has a wide array of collections from classic ballet flats and heels, to one of a kind abaca pieces. Homegrown from Cagayan de Oro, owned by

Margaret Arce Reyes, she launched her own brand that offers a wide array of bespoke ballet flats and classic heels in different playful colors. The following is my interview with her.

1. How did you come about this brand? And how did it start?

Maggie’s Box is derived from my nickname, Maggie, and these are handpicked designs that I personally love to wear whether casual or formal wear. I have tiny feet size 4 and it has been a struggle for me to find the right shoes. So, in 2015, we finally started our operations in Marikina and got rid of my shoe dilemma.

2. What was your main inspiration for your brand?

My love for shoes! I want classic, feminine yet comfortable footwear.

3. What makes you stand out from other brands in the market?

Quality wise, I have no doubt about my products. But I think we have a personal approach towards our customers that makes us stand

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10th Judicial Region BRANCH 21 Cagayan de Oro City IN RE: CORRECTION OF ENTRIES IN THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE OF NIKKI ABAD LAURIO, Petitioner, -versusLOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF CAGAYAN DE ORO, SPS. ROMUJLO MAGALLANES LAURIO & JULIET ABAD LAURIO Respondent. x----------------------------------------/

CASE No. R-CDO-20-00306-SP

INITIAL ORDER Notice is hereby given that filed before this court is a verified Amended Petition for correction of entries in the Certificate of Live Birth of Nikki Abad Laurio. Petitioner prays that after due notice and hearing, an Order be issued ordering the Local Civil Registrar of Cagayan de Oro City to cause correction of entry pertaining to the date and place of her parents’ marriage, from “January 18, 1992 at Aroron, Masbate, Masbate” to “February 22, 2001 in Tagaloan, Misamis Oriental.”

Finding the Amended Petition sufficient in form and substance, let this case be heard on April 15, 2020 (Wednesday) at 8:30 in the morning before this Court at the Ground Floor, Goldridge Building, Hall of Justice, Masterson Avenue corner Macapagal Road, Upper Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City.

At the expense of the petitioner, let a copy of this Order be published for three (3) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines, and a copy thereof be posted by the Branch Sheriff of this Court at the bulletin board of this Court at the Ground Floor, Goldridge Building, Hall of Justice, Masterson Avenue corner Macapagal Road, Upper Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City; at the bulletin board of the Office of the Local Civil Registrar of Cagayan de Oro City; at the Barangay Hall of Barangay Bugo, Cagayan de Oro City; and, at the bulletin board of the Philippine Statistics Authority (formerly the National Statistics Office), Regional Office in Cagayan de Oro City.

It is further ordered that Petitioner, at its own expense shall furnish copies of this order and the Amended Petition together with its annexes to the Office of the Solicitor General; to the Philippine Statistic Authority (formerly the National Statistic Office), Regional Office in Cagayan de Oro City; to the Local Civil Registrar of Cagayan de Oro City; and, to the City Prosecutor’s Office, Cagayan de Oro City.

The Philippine Statistic Authority (formerly the National Statistic Office), Cagayan de Oro City, the Local Civil Registrar of Cagayan de Oro City, or any person having or claiming any interest on the relief sought is hereby directed to file their written oppositions and appear on the said date of hearing, and within fifteen (15) days after the last publication of this Order to file with this Court and serve on the petitioner their Answer to the above-quoted petition, together with the Annexes.

The petitioner shall at the hearing submit proof of posting and of the service of the copies of the Order and the Petition as directed by the Court.

Issue Summons to respondents.

SO ORDERED.

Done this 14th day of February 2020 in Cagayan de Oro City.

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GIL G. BOLLOZOZ Presiding Judge

out. We listen to their needs and we take their feedbacks seriously. Most of my clients turn into friends. In lieu to that, we are accepting custom made orders at an affordable rate.

4. What are we looking forward for Maggie’s Box? Spring Summer Collection 2020! Pretty Flirty Colors in

new designs. Hopefully soon, we can have our own physical store. Godwilling!

5. Where can we get a pair of Maggie’s Box? You can order online through our website at www. maggiesbox.com, or in facebook www.facebook. com/ilovemaggiesbox or follow us on instagram @

ilovemaggiesbox. For custom made orders, you can email us at ilovemaggiesbox@gmail. com or text/call us at mobile number +63950 1934024. You can also visit us at K's Beauty and Closet G/F Casa Azucena Building Beside Backyard grill, Marfori Compound Pabayo Gaerlan St. Cagayan de Oro City.

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Gob. Emano, nakakita’g paagi pagsulbad sa trapeko sa CdeO SI Gobernador Bambi Emano, isip chairman sa committee on

infrastructure sa Regional Development Council – Region 10, nagduso og

hangyo sa RDC-10 full council ning bag-o nga magtukod og steel flyover sa Cagayan de Oro partikularmente sa Brgy.

Gusa, Brgy. Kauswagan, ug Brgy. Bulua, aron makonhuran ang huot nga trapeko sa dakbayan nga maoy isa sa nagunang problema sa lokal nga pangagamhanan ug katawhan.

Subay pa ni kanhi Konsehal Atty. Leon Gan, iyang gikalipay ang pagsanong ni Gobernador Emano sa pangandoy sa iyang amahan, kanhi Mayor Dongkoy Emano,

nga makatukod sa steel flyover sa bottleneck areas aron dili na maghuot ang gamay padulong sa dagkung salakyan.

Naglibog man ang tanan, bisan ang lokal nga pangagamhanan sa Cagayan de Oro, kon unsaon nila pagsulbad ang piot nga kadalanan gikan sa dagan sa trapeko, maayo na lang dunay susama ni Gobernador Bambi Emano nga mihatag sa iyang tampo alang makatabang sa isa sa nag-unang problema sa katawhan.

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world leaders for going their merry “business-as-usual” way even when “our house is on fire.”

“I hope that we are ready to respond to her challenge and start acting,” the prelate said after the video showing.

Alminaza said that the whole world is not ignorant a b o u t t h e i mp a c t s o f climate change nor of the environmental crisis we are in now because “we experience it.”

“We are witnesses to the emergency. We are in a climate emergency,” he stressed.

Shift to RE Now! “In a state of climate emergency, it is urgent that we shift to RE, renewable energy. No more coal, please,” he urged.

Alminaza, a leader of the “Withdraw from Coal” campaign, lamented the lack of political will to transition to renewable energy despite President Duterte’s marching order issued during the last State of the Nation Address (SONA) in July 2019 “to fast-track renewable energy (RE) resources to reduce the country’s dependence on traditional energy sources such as coal.”

“I still have to see the political will and the complete

transition plan, especially from the DOE, DENR to realize this,” the bishop said.

The “Withdraw from Coal” campaign, a coalition of civil society and faith-based groups is demanding the urgent and just divestment by Philippine banks from fossil fuels, especially coal. They have a dialogue with DENR Sec. Roy Cimatu recently during which the secretary, according to Alminaza, admitted that his department has still a lot of work to do. The bishop added that Cimatu also admitted the need to close the coal-fired power plants in the country as these are “pollutants.”

Banks must divest from coal: During his presentation at the Summit, Alminaza disclosed that the DOE has approved 29 new coal plants, while reiterating his group’s coal for banks to divest from coal and invest in RE. These will add a total of 12,014 MW of coal power to the grid, making the Philippines the ninth biggest coal expansionist in the world.

“Banks financing coal is not only funding the climate crisis, but they are also enabling the continued suffering of coal-affected communities,” he stressed, adding that in 10 years alone, the Philippines

saw the rise of 16 coal-fired power plants all over the archipelago.

Alminaza said that they have identified 13 local banks that loaned or underwritten US$6.303 billion to coal interests from 2017 to the third quarter of 2019. Two of these banks, he said, are the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) and Banco de Oro, which combined accounts for nearly 55 percent of this finances to coal The San Carlos bishop also circulated during the Summit a petition letter addressed to BPI that recommended that the Catholic Church’s investments and deposits be used to promote RE, not coal.

“Our money as depositors and shareholders are being used to fund coal-fired power plants that produce overpriced- electricity while polluting the air and ground, poisoning our people. Let us put a stop to this…The idea of divestment is not radical or impossible. Around the world, many banks and financial institutions have withdrawn funding for coal-fired power plants,” the petition letter said.

Majority of the participants, led by Archbishop Antonio J. Ledesma of Cagayan de Oro, signed it.

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acknowledge their failures, “take responsibility” and “start acting” conscientiously to make a better living environment for future generations to come.

“We acknowledge that our generation somehow failed in a lot of ways. And we need to really take responsibility as well and really ask for forgiveness not only from the young generation, of the generation yet to come, but also from the rest of God’s creation that we have abused,” he said during the closing day (Friday, February 28) of the three-day 3rd Environment Summit in this capital city of Northern Mindanao.

Alminaza also called on Filipino young people to stand up and be like Greta Thunberg, the Swedish climate activist who has gained worldwide attention for not mincing words in castigating adults for their failures.

The bishop expressed his gratefulness to Greta for expressing the present climate emergenc y “elo quently, powerfully and effectively.”

In the first part of his talk, Alminaza showed a video of an angry Greta who castigated

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what can reasonably be consumed, showing care for other living beings, using public transport or car-pooling, planting trees, turning off unnecessar y lights, or any number of other practices.”

“All of these reflect a generous and wor thy creativity which brings out the best in human beings.

Reusing something instead of immediately discarding it, when done for the right reasons, can be an act of love which expresses our own dignity,” he added quoting from Laodato si’ 211.

“We must not think that these efforts are not going to change the world.

They benefit society, often unbeknown to us, for they call forth a goodness which, albeit unseen, inevitably tends to spread. Furthermore, such actions can restore our sense of self-esteem; they can enable us to live more fully and to feel that life on earth is worthwhile.” (LS 212).

The call to seek other ways of understanding the economy and progress Yap, who is an avowed fan of Pope Francis, noted how the Pope calls for economic solutions that have regard for human life, our natural environment, social equity and justice.

“Pope Francis invites all of us to help create a new and courageous culture that finds new ways to do business, promote human dignity and protect the environment,” he noted. “He writes, “We need to correct models of growth incapable of guaranteeing respect for the environment, openness to life, concern for the family, social equality, the dignity of workers and the rights of future generations.”

We need to build and promote a different kind of economy: “one that brings life not death, one that is inclusive and not exclusive, humane and not dehumanizing, one that cares for the environment and does not despoil it.”

Commitment The summit resolutions acknowledged how “every sector has to do it part with openness, right paradigm and outlook.”

“St anding f ir m on our commitment to heed nature, to prote c t and preserve the environment; resolutely adhere to the aforesaid resolutions, synergize our actions that are socially inclusive, economically sustainable, and environmentally beneficial; and forge pathways toward a decarbonized and regenerative world.”

I n c l o s i n g , Ya p acknowledged the partners who made the 3rd Summit possible: Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Energy Development Corporation, Forest Foundation Philippines, Foundation for the Philippine Environment, Kamayan Restaurant, Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan, Liceo de Cagayan University, Local Government

of C agayan de Oro, Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro, Eco-Business, Business Week Mindanao, Mindanao Daily and the Metro Cagayan de Oro Times, and most of all to the organizer and host of the 3rd Philippine Environment Summit, Green Convergence.

Longevity... from page 4

illustrious past. Kurokawa believes focus on what needs to be done now, rather than simply following the ways of the past, is what has kept Toraya in business all these years and also allowed it to preserve many of its traditions.

To be continued...

Little... from page 4

abilities in helping you lead the family. Likewise, your daughter needs to see her mother daily love and respect you as a kind, honest man who leads your family with love and self-control.

“The best way to correct your children is to correct your example for them.”

Remember, time flies and your little girl will soon be a grown woman before you know it. “Raising your daughter is like baking a cake: you don’t realize you have made a mess until it’s too late.” Won’t you ask Jesus to forgive you for your past mistakes as a dad, and to help you start changing so you can become the best father your daughter needs you to be? After all, being her dad is the life-changing job no one else in the world has but you. Just think a minute .

Boost... from page 2

whole-year round, local and foreign tourists can enjoy climbing special trails going to Mt. Hibok-Hibok's peak for as low as P500 per person where such includes the environmental permit (P200) and the tour guide fee (P1,200 good for 4 persons).

Bookings can be done with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) through mobile number 09257005985 or 09778527913.

The activity serves as one of the ways for tourists and even locals to enjoy viewing the high level of endemism of both flora and fauna as well as the source of water for domestic and agricultural uses in the island. (RTP/ PIA10)

Education... from page 2

use of zero tillage.

Aside from crops, livestock adaptation practices is also important along with the use of resistant or tolerant breed and improvement of forage as source of feeds.

Aside from that, it is important to take note on the production of buffer stock seeds and planting materials.

On t he ot her hand, weather forecasters of PAGASA shared on localized climate services and rainfall forecasting.

Noting on DA's Adaptation and Mitigation Initiative in Agriculture (AMIA) Program enables the agri-fishery sector to adapt to the adverse effects of climate change and build climate-resilient communities and livelihood.

Accordingly, through cl i m ate re s i l i e n c y an d vulnerability assessment (CRVA), communities in the country which are most vulnerable to climate change will be identified.

As such, it will ensure that strategic and effective investments can be made.

(DA10/PIA10)

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Amendment to entities engaged in recycling of waste materials.

Cuna was here to represent DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu during the 3rd Philippine Environment Summit held Feb. 26 to 28.

Cuna said the Philippine government, through the Senate, could not just right away ratify the Basel Ban Amendment, a part of the treaty that would disallow shipment of hazardous wastes from developed to developing countries, because of its impact on the people that depend on garbage recycling for their livelihood.

EcoWaste Coalition and other environmental advocacy groups have been calling on the country’s leadership to ratify the amendment and ban waste importation for good.

“While our country has ratified the Basel Convention in 1993, we still have not r at i f i e d t he B as el B an Amendment that was adopted in 1995 and entered into legal force in December 2019,” EcoWaste Coalition national coordinator Aileen Lucero said in a statement.

By ratifying the said amendment, which is designed to fix the recycling loophole in the treaty, she said: “We protect our territory from becoming a dumping ground for hazardous wastes and other wastes camouflaged as ‘recyclables’ that could no longer enter China and other countries.”

Lucero said the Philippines' current laws are “not strong enough to shield us from waste traders in search of cheap recycling and disposal options in developing countries like ours.”

“We need a stronger defense against the entry of hazardous wastes and other wastes, including plastic waste, which could be better managed in exporting countries,” she said.

The st r ing of waste controversies that angered the people, she added, “justifies a clear and unequivocal policy warning waste traders and traffickers that it’s no longer ‘garbage business as usual’ in the Philippines.”

Lucero cited the entry of so-called “plastic scraps” f rom C a n a d a , “p l a s t i c synthetic flakes” from South Korea, “assorted electronic accessories” from Hong Kong, and “municipal wastes/

processed engineered fuel (PEF)” from Australia, as clear indicators of the need to overhaul the national policy on the importation of foreign waste.

"Beyond banning waste imports, we support stricter monitoring of imports to ensure that no waste is brought in under false declarations,” she said.

EcoWaste Coalition noted that neighboring countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam have taken various actions to stop the flow of hazardous wastes and other types of trash in their ports.

“To effectively deter illegal waste trade, we urge the [Association of Southeast Asian Nations] to initiate a regional response fully banning waste imports in the entire economic bloc,” Lucero said. (PNA)

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from page 1 an estimated P26-B into Mindanao’s economy and provide thousands of jobs.”

The workshop lectures, open to farmers and investors, will discuss milkfish and shrimp production, market potential analysis, available financing from the government and private banks, financial management, processing and value addition, market engagement, and environmental awareness. “ The first workshop will be conducted on site in Malalag, Davao Del Sur, one of the coastal towns in Mindanao where fish cage farming has become a huge industry,” Mr. Piñol said in a statement last week.

Training will be conducted with support from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, government and private financing institutions, prospective buyers, and manufacturers of ready-toinstall fish cages.

“It is also designed to support the food security program of the countr y at a time when diseases pose serious challenges to the livestock and poultry industry,” the MinDA chair said.

The schedule and venue of the workshops elsewhere in Mindanao will be announced later.

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pre v i o u s l y o p e n e d t h e Manila-Pagadian-Manila w he n C o w as t he n t he mayor of this city. Co serve this city as mayor from 2001 to 2010.

However, the company stopped flying the route sometime in 2004, leaving the Cebu-Pacific Air as the sole airline servicing the Manila-Pagadian-Manila route.

In a related development, Tugade said he has sent a team last week to inspect the progress of the renovation works at the airport terminal.

Tu g a d e prom i s e d to return to inaugurate the project before the Holy Week in April, as well as to improve the airport's building, comfort rooms, and baggage counters.

Tugade said the local airport still cannot cater to evening flights as it lacks certain requirements, one of which is the length of the runway. He said the runway should be extended to 2.4 kilometers from the present length of 1.8 kilometers.

He urged Co,

Governor Victor Yu and his congresswoman-wife, Divina, to work to acquire the lands needed for the runway expansion. (PNA) DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION OF THE INTESTATE ESTATE OF DETERLINO BOMBEO MONTES KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That ANITA DERLA MONTES, JOSEPH DERLA MONTES and ROLAN DERLA MONTES all of Cagayan de Oro City are the sole and only surviving heirs of the late DETERLINO BOMBEO MONTES who died intestate on September 8, 2005 in Oakland, California, U.S.A. leaving the following property with improvements thereon, to wit.

A parcel of land with T.C.T. No. T-65937 situated in the Barrio of Kauswagan, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY-TWO (282) square meters more or less and has been the subject of a Deed of Extrajudicial Partition of the Intestate Estate filed by the heirs per Doc. No. 355, Page No. 71, Book No. IXXVIII Series of 2017 of the Notarial Registry of Atty.

Tiburcio M. Palasan Jr. BWM: Feb. 21, 28 & Mar. 6, 2020

R.A. 9048 Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines Province of Misamis Oriental Municipality of Manticao -oOoOFFICE OF THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Petition No. CFN-0009-2020

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.

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

BWM: March 6 & 13, 2020

R.A. 9048/R.A. 10172 Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines Province of Misamis Oriental Municipality of Manticao -oOoPublication Notice R.A. 10172

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/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

BWM: March 6 & 13, 2020

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enhanced and established”.

He said President Rodrigo Duterte wanted more development projects for Mindanao to boost its economy.

He also added that the re op ening of t he route

by PA L i s p a r t o f t h e development of this city airport pushed by three political leaders whom he calls the "trio delos kulit".

He identified them as Mayor Samuel C o, Z amboanga del Sur 1st district Representative Divina Gr a c e Yu, and S e nator Christopher Lawrence Go. The three, he said, would call him to follow up on the improvement of the airport “and here it is now”.

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