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Briefly Banana plantation THE Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao has started the construction of a banana plantation for Teduray farmers in Maguindanao.

In a statement on Thursday, Nov. 4, the Bangsamoro Government said the plantation will be put up in Barangay Labungan, Datu Odin Sinsuat where the groundbreaking ceremony was held last October 29.

The Bangsamoro Government said “initially, five hectares of Cardava Banana will be planted in Datucampong Banana Plantation within the 50-hectare area plantation in the coming months.”

Fuel subsidy THE Department of Energy (DOE) eyes to tap the proceeds from the excise tax on petroleum products as fuel subsidy amid rising pump prices.

In a press conference Friday, DOE Assistant Secretary Gerardo Erguiza Jr. said there is a provision in the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law that allows the additional government revenue to be used for social welfare and benefits programs like fuel subsidies.

Under Section 82 of TRAIN Law, incremental revenues from the law can be tapped to fund “fuel vouchers to qualified franchise holders of public utility jeepneys (PUJs)” within five years from the effectivity of the act.

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AVAO City – The so-called “friendship bus route” between Davao City and Marawi City is expected to spur economic development in the country’s lone Islamic City after it was destroyed by a war between government forces and Islamic State-inspired groups in 2017, according to an official of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB)-Davao.

LTFRB-Davao director Nonito Llanos III told Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR 87.5) that the launch of this new bus route set for the third week of this month would make travel between the two cities much easier.

He added the bus operator that will serve this route will be known by next week.

Llanos said Marawi City Mayor Majul Gandamra lauded the opening of this new route.

He said Gandamra was optimistic this would help his city recover economically four years after the ROUTE/PAGE 7

RIVER CRUISE. A boat that ferries passengers cruises this part of the Agusan River from the loading point in Pinanaan to its destination to Poblacion in Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte in this photo taken on October 31, 2021. photo by jun ayensa

Gov’t needs P330-B to buy out coal plants in Mindanao

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'SPAGHETTI WIRES'. Linemen do repair work amid the chaos of electrical and telecommunications cables in downtown Davao City. mindanews photo

THE Philippine government will need to shell out more than P330 billion if it will concretize its plan to ‘buy out’ coal plants in Mindanao grid as part of the country’s commitment for carbon emissions reduction at the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP 26) of the United Nations Climate Change Summit.

That had been based on the calculation of sources at the Department of Energy (DOE) based on the number of coal-fired power plants that are currently operating

and providing electricity to consumers in the Mindanao grid.

As culled from DOE data, the coal plants in Mindanao include the 600-megawatt Malita coal plant of SMC Global Power Holdings of the San Miguel group in Davao; 552MW Kauswagan coal plant of GNPower in Lanao del Norte; 405MW FDC Utilities Inc. plant of the Filinvest group in Misamis Oriental; 300MW Therma South facility of the Aboitiz group in Davao; 210MW COAL/PAGE 7

percent to 4 percent target due to supply issues caused by the African swine fever (ASF).

“And one reason for that is some restrictions that prevent some of these imported supplies from being sold elsewhere, especially in the wet markets. So, this is something that we think should be relaxed so that more people can benefit,” IMPORTED/PAGE 7

Investment Conference (ICon 2021), said it is cheaper to import through Mindanao and from there distribute goods to the rest of the country, compared to landing the imports in Manila, which suffers from congestion.

Additionally, shipping rates are more expensive going south.

“I wou l d e nc ou r age importers to look at the

reverse and we do have several of them that are doing that already. We have less congestion, domestic shipping is cheaper going the other way around,” Mr. Lagdameo, president of Davao-based Damosa Land, Inc., said on Oct. 27 during the third in a series of webinars leading up to the investment conference UPGRADES/PAGE 7

'Bakuna bubble' ZAMBOANGA City — The city tourism office is intensifying the vaccination of workers in tourism-related establishments as the sector readies for the implementation of the “bakuna bubble” here.

In a “bakuna bubble,” social gatherings of people in events such as weddings, birthdays, and baptismal ceremonies are allowed, provided they are all fully vaccinated.

The preparation comes as Sarita Sebastian, city tourism officer, announced Monday that 95 percent of the workers in the local accommodation sector have been fully vaccinated since the vaccination rollout in this city in March this year.

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Easing of rules eyed Port upgrades set to make for imported pork Mindanao as import hub AUTHORITIES are looking i nto t he p o ss ibi l it y of relaxing rules on the selling of imported pork around the countr y, noting the elevated inflation outside of the National Capital Region (NCR) due to supply constraints.

This, as the rate of price increases of pork in areas outside of the National Capital Region (NCR) continues to surpass the government’s 2

DAVAO C I T Y — Por t development in Mindanao will stimulate the logistics industry and position the southern island as a viable hub for imports that will then be transshipped south to north as an alternative to importing through Manila, a Mindanao business leader said.

Ricardo F. Lagdameo, chairman of this year’s Davao

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HE Department of Science and Technology – X (DOST-X), through its research and development initiative, funded Xavier University’s (XU) research project on the formulation of microbial cocktails from Indigenous Microorganisms (IMOs) as alternative to conventional pesticides and as biodegradationenhancers for compostable wastes.

DOST-X, through the Northern Mindanao Consortium for Health Research and Development (NorMinCoHRD), provided capacity building activities to help the researchers in developing an outcome- and impactoriented research project.

The agency released an amount of over P1.4 million pesos to XU to implement the research.

The use of microbial cocktails from IMOs as an alternative to conventional pesticides for house flies and crop pathogens will be investigated in the study. The formulated microbial cocktails will also be studied for its characteristics as biodegradation-enhancers for compostable wastes.

The research aims to promote sustainable and environment-friendly alternatives to traditional practices utilizing chemical agents. The study will also provide evidence in controlled laboratory conditions to support the practice of the usage of IMOs. The use of IMOs

will provide sustainable, cost-effective, and natural alternative for farmers. In turn, these farmers would be able to enter a space of the growing healthoriented community of consumers and be the first line of prevention of possible disease transmission.

Regional Director Alfonso P. Alamban of DOST-X congratulated the research team for coming up with a satisfactorily crafted research proposal that prompted the agency to provide support to the implementing university.

Director Alamban also hopes for more research and development collaborations with XU. The research team is led by Dr. Astrid L. Sinco, Chairperson of

Ceremonial check turn-over for the project (Dr. Astrid L. Sinco (front left), Regional Director Alfonso P. Alamban (front right), XU’s Dean for Research Dr. Heide R. Rabanes (back left), and Mr. Paolo Antonio Fudalan (back right)).

XU’s Biology Department.

Mr. Paolo Antonio S. Fudalan, Mr. Carl Ian John Hallazgo, Mr. Reggie Ladera, and Mr. Bryan

D. Dulongan of the same department are also involved in the study.

XU’s Dean for the College of Arts and Sciences, Dr. Judy P. Sendaydiego, is also part of the competent research team.

Through the study, the researchers hope to raise awareness among small-scale farmers and local communities on the potential use of locally produced microbial alternatives to conventional pesticides, insecticides, and fertilizers for a more sustainable and environment-friendly agricultural and domestic sanitation practice.

Microbial cocktails or inoculants from

locally collected IMOs with specific properties (antimicrobial, muscicidal, and biodegradation activities) have the potential to be field-tested and commercialized.

These products will then hopefully compete with similar products dominating the market imported from South Korea and Japan.

DOST-X provides technical and financial support to researchers from various institutions in the region for research and development projects.

Interested researchers may submit their proposals to the agency for possible funding. (Ella B. Nadela, SRS I-DOST-X)

Normin culture committee strategizes for better cultural landscape DURING the 2nd Semester 2021 meeting of the Regional Development Council (RDC)-10 Regional Committee on the Promotion of Culture (RCPC)-10, October 26, Committee Chair and Department of Education (DepEd)-10 Regional Director Arturo B. Bayocot urged member agencies, local government units (LGUs), the academe, and non-government/People’s organizations to reassess and realign activities along culture, values, and the arts.

With tourism and culture as two of the most affected areas by the COVID-19 pandemic, members discussed at length strategies to address the challenges and reinvigorate said sectors.

These strategies include the streamlining of local cultural inventory and mapping, integration of culture and values in the basic and higher education LANDSCAPE/PAGE 5

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Globe embarks on Nature-based Solutions, digital platforms in efforts to achieve net zero

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CCORDING to the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report, the world is currently experiencing a rise in global average temperature caused by human-induced greenhouse gases emissions, resulting in widespread changes in weather patterns. The worsening situation has prompted the United Nations to rally stakeholders to shift to a decarbonized economy by 2050.

As a company committed to the UN Race to Zero campaign for Net Zero carbon emission and keeping global warming to 1.5°C, Globe has adopted Naturebased Solutions (NbS) to meet the target. NbS “are actions to protect, sustainably manage and restore natural and modified ecosystems in ways that address societal challenges effectively and adaptively, to provide both human well-being and biodiversity benefits,” said the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Speaking at the

ProTECHting the Plants that Protect Us 2021 webinar organized by the Philippine Native Plants Conservation Society, Inc (PNPCSI), GeiserMaclang Marketing Communications, Inc. (GMCI) and Digital Pilipinas, Globe Chief Sustainability Officer and SVP for Corporate Communications Yoly Crisanto said NbS helps the company balance out its carbon emissions by supporting ecosystems that work towards reducing greenhouse gases.

Globe currently has partnerships with Hineleban Foundation for reforestation of denuded primary rainforests in Bukidnon and Lanao del Sur, and with Mead Foundation for similar efforts in Zambales. It is also working with The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) for mangrove conservation efforts in Iloilo.

“We recognize the importance of ecosystembased approaches for our communities and businesses. These solutions will act as agents for carbon sequestration or carbon sink and help

Globe - Mead Foundation Reforestation site, upland area in Iba, Zambales

us achieve our Race to Zero goals. It also helps create climate-resilient communities because we work with the ecosystem of the area,” Crisanto said.

Using NbS also helps address over-reliance on infrastructure. For instance, instead of building a breakwater or seawall, planting the right species of mangroves would be a better and

greener option.

Likewise, NbS offers cost-effective solutions since having multistakeholder partnerships benefits both the business and the communities. “We keep on partnering with as many as we can because we can't do it alone, and the expertise is not with us,” she said.

“The Philippines is at the center of the heart of

biodiversity for life below water and above land. If we can break the barriers that prevent corporate advocates and scientists from working together, we can put the Philippines on the map when it comes to biodiversity,” said Amor Maclang, Digital Pilipinas Convenor and GeiserMaclang Marketing Communications, Inc. Cofounder.

Since 2016, Globe and Hineleban have already reforested more than 156 hectares of denuded areas in Bukidnon. These were initially planted with interim species mixed with non-invasive tree species during the first stages, and which may be harvested for fuel and forage benefiting the local communities, then followed by the planting of a variety of Philippine native trees such as Narra, White and Red Lawaan, Mamalis, Bitaog, Ulayan and Katii.

The joint rainforestation effort resulted in the increased biodiversity in the area, evidenced by the presence of two visiting Philippine eagles, large flying foxes, and Philippine brown deers. The partnership also assists 52 indigenous families in growing crops within their backyards for food security and sustainable income.

On the other hand, Globe and The Mead Foundation has reforested more than three hectares of barren lands in Zambales since 2019 which helped employ more GLOBE/PAGE 5

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“We should not judge people through the prism of our own stereotypes”— Queen Rania of Jordan ONLINE paid hacks (read: political bastards) are overly crazy in spreading lies to satisfy the evil wishes of their client-candidates.

Most recent of which was the filing of disqualification complaint lodged against BBM before the Comelec on grounds of his alleged criminal conviction in a tax case more than two decades ago.

B B M ’s s u p p o r t e r s has labeled it a mere propaganda, and a nuisance complaint to derail his presidential run.

And another presidential wannabe, boxing great Pacman is no exception to that.

Tagged as ‘bubo’ and his carabao English, Pacman has to endure all the bashings if only to rally his dream of occupying Malacanang

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JHAN TIAFAU HURST fraud. Well, Sam decided this was his chance for payback, so he physically beat the man for slandering his name.

In the days following, this Congressman whom Sam had beaten got his own payback when Sam was publicly penalized and his entire political career destroyed. Or so everyone thought.

Then a surprising thing happened. Sam changed his ways! He realized that he ne e d e d to l e ar n to control himself physically, emotionally and mentally.

In fact, he continued to completely prove his selfcontrol so that eventually America trusted him as CHANGED/PAGE 5

pro du c t of ‘Imp e r i a l Manila’ thinking, which has not waned through time whatsoever, and even perceptibly worsened as we get closer to ending the term of the Mindanaoan president.

In my mind, ‘Imperial Manila’ is an overly abused colloquial understanding of political divide.

It i s a c ont i nu i ng socio-political cleavage that tends to encourage regional factions rather than creating a united front regardless of our origin, of what we are, of where we come from.

When a ‘bisdak’ from Mindanao or Visayas starts salivating on the ‘imperialism of Manila’, tendency is inequality persists, creating a ruralurban divide with an insidious tone of political greed.

With all the blocs now in place in Congress including the so-called progressives, their own selfish agenda comes first, thus the

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RUFFY MAGBANUA regional divide will continue to persist, but perhaps on a reversal mode this time — from ‘Imperial Manila to Imperial Mindanao’.

We think the next Malacanang occupant will not come from Imperial Manila, more so in the person of Isko Moreno Domagoso who openly strut his call sign Manila Boy. With pure luck on her, Leni Robredo who is also a ‘promdi’ might take the hot seat in Malacanang.

That said, this is the most subtle way of saying ‘what’s your problem, man?’ (ruffy44_ph2000@yahoo. com)

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Think a minute . . . This is the true story of a man named Sam who joined the American army in 1812. He was such a great military leader that he became a major general. Eventually he became successful in politics also and was elected governor of Tennessee. When he was running for a second term, Sam married a girl named Eliza Allen. But the marriage only lasted 11 days!

It is not clear whether Sam’s drunkenness drove them apart or whether the divorce drove him to drink.

Sam later resigned as gove r nor of Te n ne ss e e and went to live with the Cherokee Indians. He became an alcoholic and stayed for years under the influence of alcohol, or “firewater” as the Indians called it. Sam went downhill fast as drinking burned up years of his life.

One day Sam was back in America’s capital of Washington D.C. on a mission for the Cherokee Indians. He was walking down the main street when he saw a Congressman who in the past had publicly accused Sam of stealing and

someday.

Tr uth is, there is no problem with that sarcastic asking on social media.

After all, we still enjoy the freedom of what we are going to say in public, contrary to what Maria Ressa had been fighting all along that this country under Duterte is sick with trolls and fake news.

T h i s r e f l e c t s h ow ‘regionalistic’ we are as a people. BBM comes from the North while Pacman hails from the South.

With barely a year more in Malacanang, this ‘promdi’ President is a lways agog wit h constant beatings from his political nemesis, yet his latest SWS rating says the other way around. It is still ‘very good’ SWS rating though down by several notches.

This brings us to the notion that the urbanrural divide stays as it were.

This is generally a

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We are now captivated by the on-going COP26 on Climate Change Conference which see the attendance of some 200 national leaders from all over the world in Italy giving notice to one and all that “climate change is no longer some far-off problem; it is happening everywhere, it is happening now.” These harbingers reveal what’s happening in our world right now – not in some remote, distant future. As declared by scientists, “We are in trouble from Earth’s changing climate. As the burning fuels accelerates the greenhouse gas effect – trapping heat in our planet at an ever-increasing rate – we are rapidly reaching a point of no return.” The consensus is that we are in a state of planetary emergency and the doomsday clock is now set at one minute before midnight. We are now in the 21st year of the 22nd century but we do not know whether we will reach the 22nd century which is just 79 years from now!

There are thousands of researches on climate change

and evidence is so strong and irrefutable but there are climate change deniers especially the Republicans in the United States who are in full support of Neo-Liberal Capitalism that is advancing corporate globalization that is giving so much veneration to the profit-motive that has buried humanity deeply in consumerism and materialism, amidst the moral collapse and religious apathy. What has happened to the Church’s teaching on the Theology of Liberation and the call to correct such a flawed development paradigm?

Even His Holiness Pope Francis has underscored such call in his encyclical pronouncement in Lau Datu Si on care for our common home. His Holiness critiqued consumerism and irresponsible development, lamented environmental degradation and climate change and called all people of the world to take swift and united global action.

Indeed, “Veritas Liberabit Vos” (the truth shall set us free). Thus, let us find time to know the truth that is being hidden from us by the mainstream media.

Let us feel the pains of GAIA (Mother Earth) as disclosed by the thousands and thousands of peerreviewed research papers: “Levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere are rising, temperatures are going-up, springs are arriving earlier.

Ice she ets are melt ing.

Sea levels are rising. Heat waves are getting worse.

The oceans are acidifying.

Half of known species on E ar t h are exp er iencing l o c a l e x t i n c t i ons r i g ht now; that greenhouse gasdriven ocean acidification is already destroying coral reefs and that big iconic reefs are almost gone; that we have lost more than one thousand cubic miles of ice on the planet which is rising sea levels.”

World leaders in the G20 Summit COP26 have agreed to bring the greenhouse gas emission to zero level.

But how? It is imperative to now have a worldwide transition from fossil fuels to renewable sources of energy. There should now be the emergence of a new world energy economy. The old economy, fueled largely by coal and oil must now be replaced with one powered by renewable energy, i.e., solar and wind energy. This should be foremost in the mind of Secretary Carlos Dominguez who heads the Philippine delegation to the Climate Change Convention as he is from Mindanao.

May I inform Mindanawons that there are six coal-fired power plants in Mindanao having total megawatts of 2,167.

“Burning coals is leading cause of smog, acid rain and climate change,” the Union of Concerned Scientists said. That “in an average year, a typical coal plant generates 3,700,000 tons

of c ar b on d i ox i d e, t he primary human cause of global warming as much carbon dioxides as cutting down 161 million of trees; 10,000 tons of Sulfur Dioxide which causes acid rain that damages forest, lakes and buildings, and forms small airborne particles, which can cause chronic bronchitis, ag g ravate d ast hma and premature death; and so many toxic chemicals such as 225 pounds arsenic which will cause cancer. Well, that is what a typical coal plant can do, typical meaning just around 100 megawatts. In Mindanao as mentioned, we have some six coalfired power plants with total megawatts of 2,167. As other countries have already committed to stop burning of coal, we in Mindanao should strongly advocate to do the same!

In the absence of a major change, the global system will collapse in less than 100 years. The unimaginable is becoming imaginable: the end of life on earth. Glaring is the unsustainability in e c ol o g y m an i fe s t e d by climate change. Based on studies, in less than 50 years, the ocean level will rise by at least six feet. When that happens, thousands of islands in our country will be under water. How about food production? It is scientifically established that productivity is now shrinking and many are now going hungry, as climate STOP/PAGE 5

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curriculum, and pro-active partnerships among various stakeholders.

Jazmin D. Berido of the NEDA Governance Staff presented strategies and priority action areas under the Updated Philippine Development Plan 20172022 Chapter 7: Promoting Philippine Culture and Values.

She enjoined the body's support for culture, values, and arts endeavors in the region and the whole country.

She added that the Updated PDP acknowledges the role that Filipino culture and values play in the country’s development and the citizens’ well-being. These are essential in building a high-trust society towards a healthy and resilient Philippines.

Bayocot also underscored that the conservation of culture is a crucial component in individual and community identity, traditions, and cultural beliefs. Common culture has the power to glue a region and country of fragmented 7,641 islands and 120 languages together, he said.

The agency head highlighted the DepEd-10’s cultural initiatives such as the celebration of festivals through online platforms following the new normal, implementation of inclusive indigenous education, and the conduct of advocacy campaigns.

Also presented were initiatives and best practices such as the "Breaking the Spell of COVID-19" series of the Mindanao State UniversityIligan Institute of Technology Center for Culture and Arts Studies, and plans of the Liceo de Cagayan University - Office of the Vice President for Cultural Affairs Office to elevate the cultural scene in the region. (NEDA-10/PIA10)

than 46 local community members. Its community programs also supported almost 150 displaced Aeta families. Most recently, Globe engaged in a fiveyear partnership with ZSL Philippines to establish mangrove conser vation sites to protect vulnerable coastal communities from the adverse effects of climate change.

Globe’s strong community relationships also allow the company to put up muchneeded communications facilities like cell sites to ensure that no one is left b ehind as t he count r y m ove s t ow ard s d i g it a l transformation.

Globe also maximizes the use of digital platforms to empower Filipinos to become stewards of the environment even from the comfort of their homes. Globe Rewards engages customers through their earned points. Every 100pts donated to Hineleban is equivalent to planting one tree. Download the New GlobeOne App https://glbe. co/NewGlobeONE and select Hineleban Foundation Through GCash, Globe’s fintech arm, users of the app can contribute to GForest for free. Every online transaction earns green energy points, which can be converted into actual trees that will be planted in Ipo watershed and other areas nationwide.

Support GForest via https:// www.gcash.com/gforest.

Glob e a ls o plans to venture into other forms of NbS solutions in the coming years on top of current efforts to achieve carbon neutrality.

This is part of the company’s support for UN Sustainable Development Goal No. 13, which calls for urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. Globe is committed to upholding

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ALEJANDRO F. ALGODON,

79 years old, passed away last September 19, 2021 at Medical City, Pasig, Manila.

Al was born on February 26, 1942 in Tubigon, Bohol and a lifelong resident in Gusa, Cagayan de Oro City. He was a Professional Electrical Engineer Executive working at CEPALCO and was an active member of various civic organizations including Macajalar Masonic Lodge No. 184, Rotary Club, IIEE, Rotary Club, YMCA & VESHA. He is survived by his wife, Sally and children Doreen, John Donne, & Donabel.

Online memorial services were held last September 23 to 25, 2021 and he was laid rest on September 29, 2021 at the Heritage Park, Fort Bonifiacio, Taguig, Manila.

the UN Global Compact Principles and contributing to the 10 UN SDGs. To know more about G l o b e’s s u s t a i n a b i l i t y initiatives, visit https:// www.globe.com.ph/aboutus/sustainability.html.

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the leader of a large part of the nation. This man, Sam Houston, who had lived as a drunk, totally changed and became the first president of the great territory of Texas; and later returned to Washington as a respected U.S. Senator. To this day, Sam the changed man is remembered with one of America’s largest cities named after him: Houston, Texas.

Ev e r y t h i n g c h an g e d for Sam when he made the decision to change. And so can you today. Won’t you ask Jesus to forgive you for your wrong, sinful living?

If you ask Him to take full control of your heart and way of living, He will help you start changing to become the successful man or woman of character He created you to be. Just think a minute.

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change intensif ies, t he insects’ bites will become fatal and can reach up to higher altitude.

In the Philippines as in other countries, there is now an imperative call for a robust movement to counter climate

change that should emanate from the grassroots especially in critically vulnerable areas.

That truism is manifested by the fact that the primary victims of ecological disasters are the poor and

the vulnerable. Where are the rich and powerful loggers and miners during typhoons?

They are well entrenched in their mansions, after they have been elected as only those who are well-financed

win even if they have not done anything about climate change. In fact, many of the coal-fired powered plants in Mindanao were built in cohort with these corrupt politicians!

Duterte legacy campaign shared in Clarin CLARIN, Misamis Occidental-Misamis Occidental Provincial Police Office in partnership with Local Government of Clarin and in collaboration with government agencies here conducts “Duterte Legacy: Barangayanihan Caravan Towards National Recovery” at Barangay Dalingap, Clarin.

A total of 250 beneficiaries received government services and aid such as mosquito nets, seedlings, corn seedlings, food packs, libreng Tuli, mobile library and feeding program and livelihood training of Bukayo processing.

Member of Foreign National Keepers Lingkod Bayan Advocacy Support Group Saad Abdulrahim Almohsen also gave two wheelchairs to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) beneficiaries.

Misamis Occidental Police Provincial Office Provincial Director PCol Rolindo Suguilon shares the essence of Executive Order 70 and its accomplishments under President Rodrigo Duterte.

“Ang atong mga kalsada halos sementado na, ang atong TESDA, DSWD, DA ug uban pang mga ahensya naghatag ug mga serbisyo nga nadawat pud sa katawhan. Naningkamot gyud mi nga muanhi sa inyohang lugar para muhatag ug ayuda para sa katawhan. Panahon na nga makita pud nato ang tinuod nga panghitabo labi na sa karon nga administrasyon ni PRRD,”

Suguilon said.

(Almost all our roads are paved, our TESDA, DSWD, DA and other agencies provide services that are also received by the people. We are really trying to visit to your place to give aid to the people. It is time for us to see the real situation especially in the current administration of PRRD) For his part, Clarin Public Information Officer Carmelito Heray emphasized that the administration has always given priority to the delivery of efficient public service to the people, including initiatives to promote and maintain peace and order in our communities.

"Ang pinakaimportante nga lamas sa pagkab-ot sa pagasenso sa atong lungsod ug sa bisan asa nga dapit mao gayud ang pagpatunhay sa kalinaw.

Sukad sa pag-implementar sa EO-70, ang mga kalihukan sa gobyerno wala’y undang aron sa paghatod sa mga serbisyo ug programa para sa katawhan,” he said.

(The most important ingredient in achieving the goal of our town and anywhere else is really the peace and order.

Since the implementation of EO70, government activities have not stopped to deliver services and programs to the people) One of the beneficiaries during the Duterte Legacy, Aurelia Samson, 63, old from Purok 7, Barangay Dalapang says, “Nalipay mi ug dako ka’y

gisuportaran mi ni President Duterte. Sukad-sukad sa miaging administrasyon karon ra ang pinakadaghan ug serbisyo mao nang dako kaayo among pasalamat sa gobyerno ilabina ni President kay nakadawat mi aning mga ayuda.”

(We are happy because President Duterte has given us a lot of support. This is the first time that we received a lot of services that’s why we are very thankful to the government especially to President for the assistance) The serbisyo caravan attended by Philippine Information Agency (PIA), Technical Education Skills Authority (TESDA), Provincial Agriculture Office, Department of Agriculture, 2nd Provincial Mobile Force Company (PMFC), 10th Infantry Battalion, Paglaum, Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO), Provinicial Health Office (PHO), Member of Foreign National Keepers Lingkod Bayan Advocacy Support Group Saad Abdulrahim Almohsen and Barangay officials of Dalingap and residents. (SMRN/PIA-10/ Misamis Occidental) EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTELEMENT OF THE INTESTATE ESTATE OF SPOUSES BENJAMIN AND ROSTICA GOCHOCO AND PARTITION WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE That the lat e BENJAMI N GOCHOCO died on January 22, 1995 and ROSTICA GOCHOCO died on August 7, 2007, both at Salay, Misamis Oriental without a will and debt, that during the lifetime of SPOUSES BENJAMIN AND ROSTICA GOCHOCO, they acquired a real property located at Lanise, Claveria, Misamis Oriental, covered by Tax Declaration No. 0512001004576, for and in consideration of the sum of FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS (Php 50,000.00) Philippines, the HEIRS/ VENDORS hereby TRANSFER AND CONVEY unto the VENDEE, JESSICA MARCIAL, her heirs, assigns and successors-in-interest Lot: 1199-H with an area of ONE THOUSAND HUNDRED SQUARE METERS (1,500), Absolute and irrevocable and free from any liens and encumbrances; for and in consideration of the sum of EIGHTY THOUSAND PESOS (Php 80,000.00) the HEIRS/ VENDORS hereby TRANSFER AND CONVEY unto the VENDEE, SPOUSES TEDDY AND CHAI AM AMBA, their heirs, assigns and successors-in-interest Lot 1199N with an area of ONE THOUSAND (1000) SQUARE METERS and Lot 1199-B with an area of EIGHTY HUNDRED (800) SQUARE METERS, absolute and irrevocable and free from any liens and encumbrances; For and in consideration of the sum of ONE MILLION THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (Php1,300,000.00) the HEIRS/ VENDORS hereby TRANSFER AND CONVEY unto the VENDEE, SUSAN TONG, her heirs, assigns and successors-in-interest Lot 1199-O with an area of TEN THOUSAND (10,000) SQUARE METERS and Lot 1199-R with an area of NINE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED TWENTY NINE (9,629) SQUARE METERS, absolute and irrevocable and free from any liens and encumbrances; that heirs by agree that LOTS A,C,D,E,F,GI,J,K,L,M,P, AND Q, shall be adjudicated to JULITA GANAPIN, and has been the subject of an EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTELEMENT OF THE INTESTATE ESTATE OF SPOUSES BENJAMIN AND ROSTICA GOCHOCO AND PARTITION WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, filed by the heirs of BENJAMIN GOCHOCO and ROSTICA GOCHOCO, per DOC #216; PAGE #44; BOOK #3; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. SYLVAN GERALD L. SABIO. BWM: Nov. 5, 12 & 19, 2021

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ET TER to spare the life of a criminal than to wrongly execute an

innocent person.

On this note, Sen. Panfilo "Ping" Lacson changed his stance on

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AND PARTITION OF THE ESTATE OF LYNDEL ALPUERTO DESQUITADO

RESIDENCES TOWER 1, Block 1, Lot 3 Pueblo Business Park, Upper Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City containing an area of ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE (1,125.00) Square Meter, EIGHT PARCEL- Condominium Certificate of Title No. 137-2019000033 issued in the names of Sps. Maria Cecilia M. Desquitado and Lyndel A. Desquitado, and Tax Declaaration No. G-354071; situated at the Pueblo de Oro Business Park, Upper Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City, containing an area of ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-SIX (1126) Square Meter, MOTOR VEHICLES- TOYOTA FORTUNER Sports Utility Vehicle with Engine Number 2KDU613925, Chassis No. MHFZR69G203105884, Plate Number ANA 5930 described under Certificate of Registration No. 210979882, 02/18/2015 and MVRR O.R. No. 1804108294, 11/29/2019; TOYOTA INNOVA Utility Vehicle with Engine Number 2KD6463466, Chassis No. NUMBERKUN405034949, Plate Number KEL 7722 described under Certificate of Registration No. 9915988-5, 02/16/2010 and MVRR O.R. No. 1753161513, 06/19/2020; MITSUBISHI MONTERO Sports GLS Premium Utility Vehicle with Engine Number 4N15UCD4751, Chassis No. MMBGUKR10HH035677, Plate Number MAF 1286 described under Certificate of Registration No. 297240764, 01/19/2018 and MVRR O.R. No. 128083417, 01/18/2018; KIA BONGO Double Cab with Engine Number JT235233, Chassis No. KN3HAP333YK707899, Plate Number AXA 9491 described under Certificate of Registration No. 197593104, 07/14/2016 and MVRR O.R. No. 1804229873, 01/28/2020; MONIES- CHINABANK-CDO LAPASAN CHECKING ACCOUNT NO. 1831540615 under ACCOUNT NAME: DESQUITADO, LYNDEL or DESQUITADO, MARIA CECILIA MEJIA with available balance of PESOS: FORTY TWO THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED NINETY SIX AND 20/100 ONLY (P42,696.20); PUBLIC SAFETY SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, INC. (PSSLAI) Capital Contribution Account No. 01-0655281 with available balance of PESOS: FOUR MILLION FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY EIGHT & 36/100 (P4,450,768.36) as of July 16, 2020; PUBLIC SAFETY SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, INC. (PSSLAI) Premium Savings Account No. 0200162866 with available balance of PESOS: ONE MILLION FORTY SEVEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED &95/100 (P1,047,400.95) as of July 16, 2020; PUBLIC SAFETY SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, INC. (PSSLAI) Account No. 05-05060927 with available balance in the amount of PESOS: FIVE HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND NINETY &26/100 (P530,090.26) as of July 16, 2020; and has been the subject of an EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AND PARTITION OF THE ESTATE OF LYNDEL ALPUERTO DESQUITADO, filed by the heirs of LYNDEL A. DESQUITADO, as per DOC #499; PAGE #100; BOOK #CXXXIV; Series of 2020 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. ABRAHAM S. OLEGARIO, JR.

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late LYNDEL A. DESQUITADO, who died intestate on August 19, 2019; that the deceased at the time of his death left certain properties with FIRST PARCELTransfer Certificate of Title No. T-106447 issued in the name of Ma. Cecilia M. Desquitado, and Tax Declaration No. F-090423, with a 2-storey Residential Building (Family Home) covered by Tax Declaration No. 1887; situated at Block 3, Lot 8, of the plan Phase 2 Xavier Estates Subdivision, Upper Balulang, Cagayan de Oro City, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY (150) SQUARE METERS, more or less, SECOND PARCEL- Transfer Certificate of Title No. 137-2016002513 issued jointly in the names of MARIO P. TERO, married to Evelyn L. Tero, and LYNDEL A. DESQUITADO, married to Ma. Cecilia M. Desquitado, and on Tax Declaration No. G-371192 (Commercial Lot); situated at Makahambus Street, Poblacion, Cagayan de Oro City, an interest consisting of One-Half (1/2) share in containing an area of ONE HUNDRED (100) SQUARE METERS, more or less, THIRD PARCEL- Transfer Certificate of Title No. 137-2017001181 issued in the name of Ma. Cecilia M. Desquitado, married to Ma. Cecilia M. Desquitado, and Tax Declaration No. G-313255; situated at Corrales Street Extension, Barangay 25, Poblacion, Cagayan de Oro City, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of TWO HUNDRED ELEVEN (211) SQUARE METERS, more or less, FOURTH PARCEL – Transfer Certificate of Title No. 137-2017007922 issued in the names of Ma. Cecilia Mejia Desquitado & Lyndel Alpuerto Desquitado, Tax Declaration No. G-360877 (residential Lot), and Tax Declaration No. G-357856 (Building); situated in the Barrios of Kauswagan & Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of THREE HUNDRED THIRTY ONE (331) SQUARE METERS, more or less, FIFTH PARCEL- Transfer Certificate of Title No. 137-2019000518 issued in the names of Sps. Lyndel A. Desquitado & Maria Cecilia M. Desquitado, Tax Declaration No. G-371271 (residential lot) and Tax Declaration No. 369000 (Building); situated in the District of Macasandig, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of TWO HUNDRED (200) SQUARE METERS, more or less, SIXTH PARCEL-Transfer Certificate of Title No. 137-2020002893 issued in the names of Spouses Lyndel A. Desquitado and Maria Cecilia M. Desquitado, Tax Declaration No. G-371273; situated in the Barangay of Upper Balulang, Cagayan de Oro City, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY (180) SQUARE METERS, more or less, SEVENTH PARCEL-Condominium Certificate of Title No. 137-2018000423 issued in the names of Maria Cecilia M. Desquitado, and Tax Declaration No. G-333693; situated at the PRIMAVERA

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Republic of the Philippines Region X Province of Lanao del Norte Municipality of Kapatagan Office of the Municipal Civil Registrar R.A. 9048 (CFN) NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In Compliance with section 7 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that FELIMON CABIARA LAURE has filed with this Office, a petition for Change of First Name from FELOMINO to FELIMON in the Certificate of Live Birth of FELOMINO LAURE who was born on AUGUST 10, 1953 at Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are POLICARPO LAURE and FELICIANA TABIARA.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 15 days.

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(SGD) IVY REYES TONGCO Municipal Civil Registrar

the death penalty for heinous crimes, even as he pushed for life imprisonment and penal reforms as a better alternative.

"Mas matimbang ang ma-save ang buhay ng wrongly convicted. So nagbago ang aking pananaw, iwi-withdraw ko ang aking na-file na bill (It is more important to save the life of a wrongly convicted person. That said, I will withdraw the bill I filed on death penalty)," Lacson said at the first LACSONSOT TO media forum on Thursday.

Lacson said that after giving the matter long thought - especially after watching the program "The Life of David Gale," he decided that there are better solutions

than execution even of those convicted of heinous crimes like drug-related offenses.

He supported Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III's suggestion to confine drug lords in a "super max" penitentiar y, with no means of communication with the outside world.

"Napakaganda ng suggestion ni Senate President Sotto. Magdurusa habang buhay at walang gagawin kundi magsisi. Kung habang buhay hanggang mamatay sa kulungan (Senate President Sotto's suggestion is ver y good. Let the convicts be imprisoned for life, nothing to do but to regret their crimes for the rest of their lives)," Lacson said.

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF DONATION

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE DECEASED SPS. GAVINO LABIS AND VICTORIA C. LABIS WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That the late SPOUSES RAMON F. ADECER and SALUD ROBERTOADECER; and that RAMON F. ADECER died on April 11, 1962 while his spouse Salud RobertoAdecer died last August 13, 1996; that the spouses died intestate, without last will or testament, and without outstanding debts or accounts; that both deceased spouses left a parcel of land and buildings erected therein, covered by Tax Declaration Nos. G-006016, G-006017, G-006018 respectively; wit description as follows: Tax Declaration No. G-006018 situated at Tiano Bros. St. Brgy 20, Cagayan de Oro City, two storey building, with total floor area of 182.00 square meters, registered in the name of Salud R. Adecer; Tax Declaration No. G-006017, situated at Tiano Bros.

St., Brgy. 20, Cagayan de Oro City, one storey building, with total floor area of 60 square meters, registered in the name of Salud R. Adecer; Tax Declaration No. G-006016, situated at Tiano Bros. St., Brgy. 20, Cagayan de Oro city, Land, Cadastral Lot No. 683 C-1, with total land area of 266 square meters more or less, registered in the name of Salud R. Adecer, and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF DONATION, filed by the heirs of SPOUSES RAMON F. ADECER and SALUD ROBERTOADECER, in favor of MELISSA LAO GAN (DONEE), as per DOC #70; PAGE #14; BOOK #XXIII; Series9 of 2014 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. LYNN AMOR L. PACLARPANULAYA.

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

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That the late SPS. GAVINO LABIS AND VICTORIA C. LABIS, who died on 09-15-1966 and 10-20-1970 in Cagayan de Oro City, without leaving any last will and testament; at the time of his death left a parcel of land with Original Certificate of Title No. P-2364 situated in Taytay, El Salvador, Misamis Oriental, containing an area of SIX THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY SEVEN (6,287) SQUARE METERS,and has been the subject of an EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE DECEASED SPS. GAVINO LABIS AND VICTORIA C. LABIS WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, That for and in consideration of the sum of SIX HUNDRED SIXTY THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED PESOS ONLY (P661,800.00) Philippine Currency, receipt in full of which is hereby acknowledged fom the VENDEE, SPS. CHANITO B. JAGONAL AND ROSANA B. JAGONAL, We, HEIRS OF SPS. GAVINO LABIS AND VICTORIA C. LABIS do hereby SELLS, TRANSFERS, and CONVEYS, to the VENDEE, their heirs and assigns, the portion of 4,748 of the above-described property covered by ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. P-2364 including all the improvement found therein; filed by the heirs of SPS. GAVINO LABIS AND VICTORIA C. LABIS, per DOC #110; PAGE #22; BOOK #219; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. MARIO T. JUNI.

But Lacson also said it is important to reform the penitentiar y system, to prevent a repeat of favors being granted to moneyed convicts.

"Ireporma ang penitentiar y system...

Mas mainam na ang guilty ikulong habang

buhay sa halip na inosente ma-execute dahil sa pagkakamali (We should reform the penitentiar y system.

B etter that the guilty be imprisoned for life than to have innocents executed because of a wrong judgment)," he said.

MR. ZHANG KUN, a Chinese national, desire to apply as MARKETING MANAGER in our company HCH WOOD CORPORATION located at PHIVIDEC INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, GRACIA, TAGOLOAN, MISAMIS ORIENTAL. QUALIFICATIONS: • Can speak Mandarin Chinese, Fukien, and English • Knowledgeable of China Market especially in wood business • Ages 30-45 years old. Male only.

SALARY RANGE: Php 19-21k Monthly NOTICE: Any local person in Cagayan de Oro City, who is competent, able and willing to perform the job/position, may file an objection at the DOLE-RO within Thirty (30) days after publication.

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received P100,000 cash incentive and the highly coveted Villar SIPAG Award trophy.

This year’s award recipients are: 1 . C h r i s t i a n Yo u t h Fellowship -Quezon City, NCR 2 . Ta n g h a l a n n g Mandaluyong, Inc. Mandaluyong City, NCR 3.Pinablin 4H Calasiao, Inc. - Calasiao,Pangasinan, Region 1 4. Rice-Up Farmers, Inc. -Lubao, Pampanga, Region 3 5.Youth for Mindoro Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, Region 4B 6.Borres Youth Leadership Institute Inc. - Roxas City, Capiz, Region 6 7 . C e b u a n o Yo u t h Ambassadors, Inc. - Cebu City,Cebu, Region 7 8.Shadow Arts Theater Organization - Palo, Leyte, Region 8 9.Vitali 4-H Club -Vitali, Zamboanga City Region 9 10.Youth Cooperative for Ecological Protection -Nazareth, Cagayan de Oro City, Region 10 11. Peace Creed Philippines - Midsayap,North Cotabato,Region 12 12. E-Agrikultura Farmers Organization, Inc. - Butuan City, CARAGA The senator noted that the entries to the poverty reduction challenge underwent rigid evaluation, comprehensive screenings.

They also had to meet specific criteria like sustainability and successful poverty reduction strategy.

She assured that the Villar SIPAG, where she sits as director, will continue to recognize the outstanding youth-led groups or enterprises that have made a significant impact on poverty reduction in their communities.

siege happened, as it would encourage freer movement of people between Marawi and Davao, touted as the center of commerce in Mindanao.

Llanos added there are several Meranaws from Marawi residing in Davao.

“He (Mayor Gandamra) said this is really a welcome development for his city because there are a lot of people from Marawi living in Davao for business and, at the same time, own businesses in Marawi… we have several Muslim and Christian brothers and sisters who are traveling through this route,” he said.

He said the peace and order situation had been discussed during a recent coordination meeting attended by LTFRB chairman Martin Delgra, Minister Dickson Hermoso of the Ministry of Transportation and C ommunications, and other officials of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

He said the route would help promote tourism in Marawi.

The siege began on May 23, 2017 and lasted five months.

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana terminated combat operations on October 23, six days after President Rodrigo Duterte declared the city “liberated from the terrorist influence.”

Llanos added that BARMM has vowed to protect the route to ensure “security and safety of the riding public, including the operator.”

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EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE DECEASED AMIE SABANAL-DAMASING KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

This deed is made and entered into by and between: GLENN D. DAMASING, SR., of legal age, Filipino citizen, widower, spouse of the deceased, and a resident of Blk. 10 Lot 1, Phase I, Scions Executive Homes, Canitoan, Cagayan de Oro City; GLENN S. DAMASING, JR., 7 years of age, legitimate child of the deceased and duly represented by his legitimate father GLENN D. DAMASING, SR., of legal age, Filipino citizen, widower, spouse of the deceased, and a resident of Blk. 10 Lot 1, Phase I, Scions Executive Homes, Canitoan, Cagayan de Oro City; That the late AMIE SABANAL-DAMASING died intestate on November 1, 2018, at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, leaving behind her the above mentioned parties as her legitimate heirs; that the deceased prior to her death has acquired property, more particularly described as follows: Bank account under the name of Mrs. Amie SabanalDamasing, Bank Name: BDO-Gingoog Branch, Account No. 003220213183, Account Balance: Php 36,162.00 and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE DECEASED AMIE SABANAL-DAMASING, filed by the heirs of AMIE SABANAL-DAMASING, as per DOC #407; PAGE #83; BOOK #V; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. JOHN REY J. LAGA, REB. BWM: Oct. 22, 29 & Nov. 5, 2021

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coal plant of Alsons Power Group in Sarangani; and the 210MW STEAG coal plant in Misamis Oriental.

For the Alcantara group, it has also been advancing t h e i mpl e m e nt at i on of its greenfield 105MW San Ramon coal plant in Zamboanga City, so it can help ease the rotational blackout predicaments of consumers in that area.

The rule-of-thumb cost in installing a coal plant is pegged at US$3.0 m i l l i on p e r m e g aw at t .

And of all the coal-fed power fleets in Mindanao, it’s only the STEAG plant that is considered an ‘old plant’ having started its commercial operation in November 2006.

Most of the coal-fired

generat ing faci lit ies in Mindanao have just reached commercial operations in 2015 to 2017; and they are also the main sources of electricity supply in the grid, as the generation capacity of the Agus-Pulangui hydropower complex in the region had been substantially de-rated (reduced).

The retirement or phaseout of coal plants in Mindanao was put forward

by Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III, being the leading figure of the Philippine delegation to the COP26 climate change diplomac y summit this November.

But the DOE, which is the main planning agency for the country’s energy needs, is not in concurrence to that plan, with Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi stating that his department “is not looking at phaseout of coalfired plants in Mindanao despite the moratorium on coal.”

The energy department indicated that Mindanao grid has the highest growth in electricity demand – escalating at 7.9-percent annually vis-a-vis 7.3-percent in Visayas grid; while Luzon has a leaner power demand growth of 6.2-percent.

Meanwhile, S enate Committee on Energ y C h a i r m a n S h e r w i n T. Gatchalian bewailed the fact that the energy plan and the nationally determined contribution (NDC) of the country to carbon emissions reduction are not aligned.

“It’s unfortunate because the PEP (Philippine Energy Plan) is a roadmap for energy. And the NDC is our commitment to reduce GHG (greenhouse gas emissions) and it’s not harmonized,” he stressed.

The senator thus pointed out that “we’re actually flagging both the C C C ( C l i m at e C h an g e Commission) and the DOE to put that harmonization together so that the resources and the energy mix and the generation mix that we’ll be planning in the future is linked to how we will reduce our GHG through our commitments to the Paris agreement.”

The lawmaker further noted “we have a commitment and we have to fulfill that commitment through our PEP,” with him referencing to the long-term energy planning being cast by the energy department.

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Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Karl Kendrick Chua said during the Economic Journalists Association of the Philippines’ virtual briefing on Thursday.

Chua said pork inflation in the NCR has decelerated to within the government’s target band after domestic pork supply was boosted by higher importation.

He, however, said prior to t his, p ork inf l at ion accelerated by almost 60 percent in the middle of this year.

This was the reason for the issuance of Executive Orders last May that increased the minimum access volume for imported pork and ordered for the temporary lowering of tariff rates to increase domestic supply, he added.

After the supply deficit has been addressed pork inflation has gone down to over 30 percent, Chua said.

Chua said the Department of Agriculture has approved the proposal of hiking fish importation to address possible decline in supply during the close fishing season from November to February.

“Our priority is to make sure that all 111 million Filipinos have access to affordable food. At the same time, our priority is to help improve the productivity of the farmers, of the fishermen, of the livestock producers.

So, this is a two-pronged approach that we are doing,” he said.

Inflation rate has been on the rise since the last quarter of 2020 and peaked so far this year at 4.9 percent last August.

The average inflation in the first nine months this year stood at 4.5 percent.

Monetar y authorities expect inflation to remain elevated because of weatherrelated factors’ impact on food supply but this is expected to decelerate to within-target level by the end of the year.

Aside from food inflation, another factor that is pushing inf lat ion hig her is t he continued increase of oil prices in the international market.

Currently, the price of oil in the global market is above USD80 per barrel.

“Our policy response should be calibrated, whether it is going to be a temporary or a permanent phenomenon,” Chua said.

He said the government has a PHP3-billion budget for service contracting and “we should spend it fully to help public utility vehicles.”

Chua said economic managers have increased this budget by P1 billion to implement the Pantawid Pasada program, a cash subsidy program for public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and operators in 2012 and 2018.

He said authorities are also reviewing the seat capacity in PUVs right now, which is currently at 50 percent.

“Of course, they are not earning as much but as we have more people vaccinated, as we have lower cases of C ov i d - 1 9 ( c oron av i r u s disease 2019) there, I think, is an opportunity to review the seat capacity,” he said.

Chua said people must look at the entire picture, adding that while allowing a higher number of jeepney or bus seating capacity may increase the risk of Covid-19 spread “the same people are falling in line in the bus station waiting for bus and also crowding the bus station.”

“A n d a s t h e d a t a evolves, meaning over the coming weeks, we will be able to understand better whether this is temporary or permanent, then we will recalibrate our policy to support the sector,” he added.

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“Davao gives you access to the Mindanao market and also access to the Visayas as well. It is something that I would encourage shipping lines, importers, and investors to consider,” he added.

Donna May Lina, executive board director at logistics conglomerate OneLGC or the Lina Group of Companies, said in the same forum that Mindanao is viable as an import hub given its current economic landscape, location, and human resources.

“One (factor) is lower cost of living and transactions; there’s also less congestion.

There are also fewer typhoons going around in the Davao region, which means less disruption in moving goods.

Of course, there’s also the great people who are highly trainable and warm,” Ms. Lina said.

One of the focus areas of this year’s Davao ICon is to promote and position Mindanao as a logistics hub in Southeast Asia.

Malou G. Monteverde, president of the Davao City business chamber, said making Mindanao a key logistics center requires government action on port upgrades.

Two seaports in Mindanao — Sasa Port in Davao City and the General Santos City Port — have pending unsolicited proposals under a private-public partnership scheme.

Original proponent status has been awarded to Chelsea Logistics Holdings Corp. for the P19.9-billion Sasa Port project, and to Davao-based Kudos Trucking Corp. for the P5.2-billion GenSan Port.

Ms. Monteverde said the upgrade of major ports should be complemented by the development of smaller ports that could serve as “smaller hubs.” “ Though, we have a main hub we can also have a smaller hub. In Mindanao, there are still a lot of smaller hubs that can be developed.

So the PPA (Philippine Ports Authority) also has to do its share… That is something we should look forward to so that the cost of shipping and logistic will be lowered too,” she said.

Tony S. Peralta, chairman of the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP)-Southern Mindanao Business C ounci l, s aid Royal Cargo, Inc. recently commenced shipping from Davao City to the US West Coast.

The c o m p a n y ’s Philippine-flagged MV Iris Paoay, left Davao on Oct. 24 bound for Long Beach, California.

Mr. Peralta said the vessel of Royal Cargo, an ECCP member, is carrying agricultural and industrial products.

“I hope this kind of development can spur more trade for Mindanao,” he said.

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Villars congratulate winners in 4th Youth Poverty Reduction Challenge 2021 C ITING their efforts to help ward off poverty amid the challenges brought by the Covid pandemic, former Secretary Mark Villar, Deputy Speaker Camille Villar, President and Chief Executive Officer of Vista Land Mr. Paolo Villar and Sen. Cynthia Villar led the awarding ceremonies and congratulated the winners of the 4th Youth Poverty Reduction Challenge.

"We know it is more challenging this year because of the situation we are all in, but you all rose to the occasion despite the challenges. We hope you will continue your winning ways in helping our fellow Filipinos beat poverty," Sen. Villar told the winners.

Rep. Villar recognized the selfless act of the youth in helping their

communities and chosen beneficiaries to get them out of their hardships at this time when selfpreservation is the most important thing in this health and economic crisis.

"This is youth empowerment. You have proven that despite your young age, you can maximize your potential to bring the much-need hope and joy to your communities," she said.

For his part, the former DPWH secretary Mark Villar told the youth, "Let this awarding remind you that we believe in you and in the causes of your social enterprises. " He said the program intends not merely to encourage the youth to engage in business for profit or livelihood. He also said it goes beyond just lifting you and your

family from the cycle of impoverished life. This is also about change," said the former Cabinet official.

"Through the deeds and little causes you advocate with your social enterprises, you spark change for the betterment of our society," he further told the youth.

Villar SIPAG Youth Poverty Reduction Challenge is a competition designed to encourage and empower youth organizations to embark on social enterprises that made significant impact in reducing poverty in their respective communities.

Participants were composed of college students, out-of-school youth, young professionals, and young entrepreneurs among others.

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