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Noche buena prices THE price of some foods typically consumed on Christmas Eve may rise between 4% and 8%, according to the Philippine Amalgamated Supermarkets Association (Pagasa).

Pagasa President Steven T. Cua said in a television interview Thursday that selected foods for Christmas Eve dinner, known as “Noche Buena” could see price increases of up to P2 depending on the size of the product.

“We have to plan what we need to buy so that we can meet our budget. Always have a list of things to buy.

Consumers can stick to a budget,” Mr. Cua said.

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Easing pork prices AUTHORITIES are looking into the possibility of relaxing rules on the selling of imported pork around the country, 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 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,” Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Karl Kendrick Chua said during the Economic Journalists Association of the Philippines’ virtual briefing on Thursday.

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HE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is rigidly scrutinizing the power supply agreements (PSAs) entered into by distribution utilities (DUs) in its bid to strictly disallow ‘overcontracting’ in the electricity supply procurements of regulated power utilities.

“Our priorities now, we are looking into those expiring and we have started looking into those which have overcontracted. We have to be very firm that we do not allow overcontracting.”

ERC Chairperson Agnes T. Devanadera stressed.

She indicated that if DUs will be found to have over-

contracted on their power supply purchases, the ERC will have to reduce their capacities, just so the endconsumers will not be saddled with expensive electricity rates.

“We have to be ver y ‘solomonic’ in our decisions on overcontracting because there will be direct benefits to the consumers when we reduce the capacity of the overcontracted and that will be reflected in the reduction of the rates,” the ERC chief explained.

Devanadera qualified the regulatory body is currently in the process of evaluating at least 512 pending PSA applications – and some of

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these are up for renewal; while the rest are new filings.

Nevertheless, the ERC chairperson specified that “it doesn’t mean these PSAs have not been implemented just because they are pending.

All of these have been issued e it h e r t h e prov i s i on a l authority on the 75th day or interim relief if beyond 75 days.”

Of the power supply deals being reviewed by the ERC, the bulk or 221 contracts have been pending from 2011 to June 29, 2015; while 129 PSAs have been affected by the Supreme Court decision in 2019 that requires all power supply contracts SCRUTINIZES/PAGE 9

BARMM provides banana plantation project for IPs

High cost of producing rice THE average cost to produce palay, or unmilled rice, rose 1.7% in 2020 to P47,089 per hectare (/ha), according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

The PSA said in a report that rice farmers absorbed costs during wet season cropping of P47,196/ha compared to the dry season cost of P46,650/ ha.

The PSA said the average production cost of rice farmers on a per kilogram (/kg) basis was P11.52/kg in 2020, up 0.6%.

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COSTLY SPICES. As inflation continues its upward trajectory at over 5% in October, consumers have to contend with the rising costs of basic commodities like spices sold inside the Cogon public market in Cagayan de Oro City. And despite the dumping of agri productz from China at the local markets, a kilo of red onion still costs P160. photo by gerry lee gorit

Hontiveros: Heads will roll over anomalous gov't-Pharmally deal

By CHRIS V. PANGANIBAN, MindaNews

ROSARIO, Agusan del Sur — Heads will likely roll as a result of the Senate investigation into the alleged anomalies attending the transaction between the government and Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corp. for the purchase of medical supplies for the response to the COVID-19

pandemic, Senator Risa Hontiveros said Friday.

“Posible, posible po yan,” (Possible, that’s possible) Hontiveros said when asked if prosecution could be expected after the investigation.

S ome s e nators have accused Pharmally of selling overpriced medical items to

the government. They also questioned how the company managed to bag a multibillion peso procurement deal when it only had a paid-up of P650 DEAL/PAGE 8

COTABATO City -- Two regional lawmakers in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and the region’s invest ment of f ice have pooled resources for the establishment of a banana plantation to provide liveli ho o d for Te duray farmers in the mountains of Maguindanao.

On Thursday, the BARMM government started the construction of the banana plantation following the groundbreaking ceremony at Barangay Labungan, Datu Odin Sinsuat town.

A joint project of the BARMM’s Bangsamoro Board of Investments (BBOI) and the offices of Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) Members of Parliament

Suharto Ambolodoto and Ministr y of Indigenous People’s Affairs (MIPA) repres ente d by D eputy MIPA Minister Guialel Abdurahman, an initial five-hectare land area at the Datucampong plantation will be planted with the Cardava banana variety.

In the coming months, it is expected that planting of the Cardava variety will expand within the total 50-hectare plantation area of the firm.

The BBOI has earlier established the link between the Datucampong firm, a new banana investor, and the Usman banana plantation in Matanog, Maguindanao, for banana plants supplies.

The BBOI also will provide the firms with technical PLANTATION/PAGE 9

ADB-funded projects in Zambo up for completion next year THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said Friday that civil works for three Asian Development Bank (ADB)-funded road projects in Zamboanga are now in the advanced stages of completion.

T h e “c omp l e t i on of

the 68.78-kilometer core road projects under ADBs ‘Improving Growth Corridors in Mindanao Road Sector Project’ will be achieved by f irst ha l f of 2022,” the department said in a statement.

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NO MORE BARRIERS. Motorcycle riders ply the streets of Davao City on Nov. 4, 2021 without the pillion barriers, the use of which the government has lifted after over a year of imposition. mindanews photo

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21 out of 33 destinations in Cebu Pacific network already open for leisure

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HE Philippines’ leading airline Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB) announces that majority of the destinations in its domestic network are already open for leisure travel.

To date, 21 out of the 33 destinations are already accepting vacationing guests.

The list includes famous beach destinations such as Boracay, Bohol, Camiguin, Coron (point-to-point bubble tourism), Cebu, Dumaguete, Puerto Princesa (bound for El Nido and San Vicente only), and Siargao; along with destinations that boast of gastronomic adventures namely Clark, Manila, and Roxas.

“We are happy to share this update with everyJuan as we see more destinations in our country safely open up their borders. We firmly believe domestic tourism is the way to go – and we remain cautiously optimistic as we gradually ramp up our network to pave the way for domestic travel recovery,” said Candice Iyog, Vice President for Marketing and Customer Experience.

“We’ve said this before,

and we want to say it again – making travel easier for the public will encourage them to fly during this time. On top of ensuring safe travels, we call on the industry to continue working together so we inspire more people to travel responsibly and fly easy,” added Iyog.

Cebu Pacific has been rated 7/7 stars by airlineratings.com for its COVID-19 safety compliance as it continues to implement a multilayered approach to safety, in accordance with global aviation standards.

These include contactless procedures, thorough cleaning and disinfection protocols for all aircraft and facilities, mandatory wearing of masks and face shields for both passengers and crew, as well as Antigen testing for CEB frontliners before duty. On top of these, our aircraft are also equipped with hospital-grade HEPA filters with 99.99% efficacy, keeping viruses at bay.

To date, CEB has already vaccinated 100% of its active flying crew.

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FTER a 12-year-long hiatus, Thoughts And Notions is making a comeback.

They are currently writing new songs for the third album as the band had awakened to all of the sufferings and anxieties of our current situation.

True to their mission of writing songs to help “uplift wounded souls”, the band has decided to upload their songs in various digital music streaming platforms that would span 240 countries across 20 various online streaming platforms and digital stores.

The band is hoping that in their own little way, their songs might mean to someone during these times of hardship. In 2006, the band was able to release their first album entitled “In Awe of His Amazing Love” achieving the feat as being the first CDO based Christian band to release their album nationwide under Praise Music.

The second album on the other hand paved the way for

the band to be nominated in the 2009 NU Rock Awards under the category of College Band of the Year.

The changing of the times would also mean that the band will be making a larger online presence as their blog page thoughtsandnotions2013. blogspot.com and Facebook page will be taking a more proactive approach in telling inspirational stories and to be among the positive voices in the wilderness.

Currently, the songs of their first album can be accessed thru Spotify, YouTube, ITunes, among others while the second album will be released first quarter of next year.

Thoughts And Notions was founded by Jasper Tan, Wilbert Tan and Thrina Dimaano-Escano.

Through the years they were joined by John Fernandez, Tim Marques, Alvin Carreon, Nelson Dychauco Jr., John Erickson Gloria, Adonis Berongoy and Doris Bangot as their rotating cast of musicians.

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I n l i n e w i t h Ay a l a’s commitment to achieve net zero GHG by 2050, AC Energy (ACEN) and Ayala Land (ALI) have signed a power supply agreement for ACEN’s 120-MW solar plant in Alaminos, Laguna, to supply renewable energy that will help ALI’s demand up to 2050.

Eric Francia, president and CEO of ACEN said: “The arrangement is expected to eliminate 102,540 MTCO2e per year, or the equivalent of taking 22,291 cars off the road annually. Alaminos Solar, one of the country’s largest solar farms, is surrounded

by ALI’s Carbon Forest, a woodland reserve that serves as a carbon trap and home to biodiversity.”

Fernando Zobel de Ayala (FZA), president and CEO of Ayala Corporation, recently committed to net zero GHG, making Ayala Corporation the very first Philippine conglomerate to align itself to the worldwide movement to save planet earth.

For t hos e w ho on ly recently tuned in, this is what net zero means, as explained by the Inter-Government

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THINK A MINUTE

JHAN TIAFAU HURST peace with her.

Much of what a woman does, whether it’s cooking, cleaning, making her house a comfortable home, even her job and career, she usually does out of love for her husband and children. So she feels hurt when her husband does not seem to appreciate her. He may even think she’s being too sensitive and needy for his affection and approval. This is what c au s e s m any pro b l e ms and misunderstandings in marriage relationships.

So men, for your wife, physical and passionate love is generally different from romantic, affectionate love.

Your wife needs and wants WANTS/PAGE 9

coins depicting Lapu-lapu’s victory in Mactan 500 years ago. Up to now, I still get queries from friends (who think I am still connected with the BSP) as to how they can get hold of such notes and coins which were launched last January .

The notes and coins, with a face value of P5000, were designed by the BSP in collaboration with the National Quincentennial Committee, to depict Lapulapu’s heroism. The note shows, on the obverse side. a young Lapu-lapu, a scene of the battle and a native war boat called karaoka.

The reverse side features the Philippine eagle and Mt. Apo. The coin, on the other hand, shows the Lapulapu shrine in Cebu, while the reverse side depicts the battle of Mactan.

Note that the commemorative notes and coins are just that, and cannot be used to pay for items. Reminds me of a time when a group of former high school classmates visited me at the Bangko Sentral.

I gave them a tour of the Metropolitan Museum, Fort San Antonio and finally the

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IGNACIO BUNYE BSP money museum. The last stop featured a “money machine” capable of printing P100,000 “notes”, showing the picture and signature of the visitor. After the tour, we moved to a nearby restaurant where a classmate offered to pay for the lunch using his newly-minted P100,000 note.

The waiter good-naturedly replied: “Sorry, Sir, wala pa po kaming panukli diyan.”

Immersion in art and history at home To the thousands of ICs (Involuntarily Confined at home) because of Covid 19, there are many, many more alternatives to Netflix and YouTube to keep oneself occupied. I do confess that I sometimes get hooked to ZERO/PAGE 9

Oozing with courage out of love for environment

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Think a minute . . . One of man’s greatest challenges is to understand women.

“By the time a man can read a woman like a book, he needs eyeglasses.” Or as one husband said, “There are two ways to handle a woman—and nobody knows either of them.” So what do women want?

For one thing, unlike women, men usually turn off their feelings of romance and affection when they are working. The same is true when he is with the guys or enjoying his hobby. Then when he is with his wife, he will give his attention and affection to her.

But a woman is different.

She needs some type of l ov i n g at t e nt i o n m o r e often and not just when her husband is in the mood for romance. She does not turn her romantic feelings on and off like he does; so she feels hurt when her husband does not notice her or want to talk and listen to her. For example, it hurts her after they argue when he just continues acting like nothing happened, instead of apologizing and making

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“Ne t z e ro e m i s s i on means that all man-made greenhouse gas emissions must be removed from the atmosphere through reduction measures, thus reducing the Earth’s net climate balance, after removal via natural and artificial sink, to zero. This way humankind would be carbon neutral and global temperature would stabilize.”

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He had almost leaped to the Great Beyond that fateful day of November 26, 2010 after suffering from hemorrhagic stroke, so severe that the attending physician had given him a slim chance to live.

But as always, Atty. Manuel “Maning” R. Ravanera, did remain his true self, an intrepid warrior, when facing great adversities and even, in that most critical time, when battling death itself.

Watching him bravely fighting for dear life at the Intensive Care Unit in the CUMC, with a face so full of life and courage, I knew then that just like in so many court “battles” that he fought championing the cause of the environment or in defending the poor, the downtrodden and the oppressed, this time, not even death can prevail over his strong will to live.

Together, we have faced life-threatening activities during the past decades when we were taking direct actions to protect the remaining dipterocarp forests in the uplands of Cagayan de Oro, Bukidnon and Lanao, which were then wantonly being

decimated by highly-armed illegal loggers. I remember that when we staged the first human barricade to stop the flow of illegally cut logs in 1991 with some 300 lumads, farmers and fisherfolk in the highway fronting SEARSOLIN in upper Carmen, the highly armed loggers went to threaten Atty. Maning in his residence at Carmen, this city, brandishing their “starlight” high powered guns but never had they been successful in stopping my brother to continue his legal battle against them.

In 1995, some three thousand farmers, women, f ishers and indigenous people came together to have a dialogue with the officials of the DENR to seek redress against the massive destruction of the ecosystems especially against a highlydestructive plant emitting toxic air pollution in Tablon that was causing deaths and diseases among the residents.

Exposed to the excruciating heat of the sun for more than five hours, the people were barred from entering DENR’s compound, so Atty.

Maning opened the closed gate suddenly prompted the security guard to fire his gun.

Undaunted, Atty. Maning dared the guard to shoot him if such was the order of those whose sworn duty is to protect the environment, yet have miserably failed to do so. Indeed, my brother was willing to give his life, right then and there, just to

stop our accelerating drive towards ecological disasters.

That daring action had allowed the people to present their issues against illegal logging, illegal fishing and industrial pollution with all the evidence necessary for legal action. Whether that office has all these years remained apathetic to the pitiful plight of our ecological people is by itself a Res Ipsa Loquitor.

There was nothing more that would get the righteous ire of Atty. Maning than those of law enforcers whose sworn duties are to enforce the law to protect the people and the environment yet would blatantly neglect their duties to protect the interest of influential people or of the power-that-be. He would dare to directly confront these law enforcers for their malfeasance, not minding their threatening acts of shooting him.

The same portrait of courage that he had shown all these years for the rule of law to prevail, was the very same look that he portrayed while laying helplessly and almost in comatose at ICU for more than one week.

“It’s all in the Hands of God now,” said our youngest sister, Dr. Marlene Ravanera Sinadjan who works as physician then in CUMC. Be that as it may, it was the family’s firm resolve and those of his friends including those in far-away lands and the thousands of those whose lives he had, at one time or

another, touched, to pray, pray and pray without let-up.

Together, they have hounded the heaven with prayers.

No less than His Eminence, Archbishop Antonio Ledesma, S.J., a friend of the family, came to pray and to administer the healing oil and so with a number of priests and Ulamas.

Death has no match against his strong will to live and against the tremendous outp ourings of prayers that hounded the heaven.

Atty. Maning is until now recovering, still on wheel chair but still full of jokes to entertain those who come to visit him.

What amazes me no end is when I go around the tribal communities of the Indigenous Peoples in Mindanao and after i nt ro d u c i n g my s e l f a s a R avanera, the Lumad le aders wou ld ask me, how am I related to Atty.

Manuel Ravanera? I would ask them why they know my brother? They would joyfully remember Atty. Maning and would narrate on how he had lawyered for them – all for free. Wow I said, that’s my brother. Well, during those years that he was practicing law, he would tell me that out of ten clients, seven are free particularly the IPs, farmers and those coming f rom t he marg ina lize d sectors. I jokingly told him “kawawa naman ang tatlong nagbabayad na may kakayahan, doon siguro na ka RAVANERA/PAGE 9

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Shakey’s Pizza introduces plant-based ‘chicken’ nuggets SHAKEY’S PIZZA Asia Ventures, Inc. (SPAVI) introduced plant-based “chicken” nuggets to its menu in partnership with unMeat, a local brand that offers meat-free products.

The listed company said in a stock exchange disclosure on Tuesday that “the Goood Nuggets” will be sold nationwide at P179 and is produced in collaboration with unMeat, which is under SPAVI’s sister company, Century Pacific Food, Inc. (CNPF).

“The Goood Nuggets look, taste, and feel like chicken nuggets but are completely meat-free.

These nuggets are baked, not fried, and are loaded with plant-based protein, making them healthier and friendlier to the environment,” SPAVI said.

Vicente L. Gregorio, SPAVI president and chief executive officer, said the plant-based nuggets come after the company’s “Goood Burger” plantbased burger launched last year.

Mr. Gregorio added that the products offer customers with healthy meat alternatives made of non-genetically modified organism (GMO) plant-

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based ingredients that have no cholesterol and trans-fat content.

“At Shakey’s, our guests’ needs are a top priority.

They have been looking for healthier, better-foryou, and better-for-theplanet products, so we cocreated ‘The Goood menu’ with unMeat to deliver these at an accessible price point,” he said in the disclosure.

“As we carry on our path to recovery from this pandemic, we remain steadfast in our commitment to wow our stakeholders by becoming a more responsible food company. We will continue to integrate sustainability into our business and boost our efforts in areas that will add value to our guests and stakeholders, our Company, and the communities we serve,” he added.

For the first quarter, SPAVI posted a 75% year-on-year decline in net income to P29 million against P114 million in 2020. The company’s revenues for the quarter fell 30% to P1.28 billion from the P1.83 billion logged in the same period last year.

40K housing beneficiaries to gain thru Globe, NHA tie-up

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ILIPINOS’ digital life changed drastically with the constant need for connectivity. Distance learning and work-fromhome arrangements continuously challenge the underprivileged families struggling to cope with digitalization.

Driven to address this need, Globe entered into a partnership with the National Housing Authority (NHA) and the Department of Human

Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) to deploy "KonekTayo WiFi" in over 100 NHA resettlement sites nationwide. Within the year, the KonekTayo Wifi will benefit about 40,000 housing beneficiaries.

The move is part of Globe’s commitment to bring affordable internet solutions to every Filipino.

Internet connectivity has become a necessity in the country due to the accelerated digital

DEL MONTE Philippines, Inc. reported a 33% climb in profits for its fiscal year ending on April 30 on the back of improved sales, favorable mix, decreased expenses, and efficiency.

The company said its net income went up to P4.6 billion from P3.47 billion last year, while gross profit went up by 21.5% to P10.4 billion.

“We focused on adapting to consumer trends through product innovation and digital marketing, while at the same time, strengthening our operations and

maximizing efficiencies,” Del Monte Philippines Chief Executive Officer Joselito D. Campos said in a statement on Tuesday.

Sales improved by eight percent to P34.5 billion, two-thirds of which were generated in the Philippines. Sales in the country grew by 10% to P19.2 billion as retail sales offset the decline in food service sales.

Products in the company’s convenience cooking and dessert, healthy beverages, and snack segments saw increased sales volume.

adoption brought about by the pandemic.

KonekTayo WiFi is a fast and secure community WiFi service that provides households with an affordable internet connection without the need for a modem, a postpaid subscription, or mobile data. Instead, residents can simply connect to the service and choose from various prepaid data packs that suit their budget.

Ernest Cu, Globe

president and CEO, during the launch, expressed his appreciation to NHA for the partnership.

"We are grateful for this partnership with the NHA and will work with them to fulfill their core mission to promote decent, liveable, and resilient homes for all Filipinos, through lowcost and reliable internet connectivity," he said.

NHA general manager Marcelino Escalada Jr. returned the appreciation GLOBE/PAGE 9

Del Monte net income up 33% as sales rise “The Company’s spaghetti sauce, pasta, ketchup and packaged fruit products performed well as a result of an increase in home cooking, anchored on quality and nutrition, and communications targeting specific use recipes and occasions,” Del Monte Philippines said.

Its newly launched fruit and yogurt-flavored Del Monte Mr. Milk drink and Del Monte Potato Crisp Biscuits saw “strong annual sales levels” despite the company’s minimal spending on new product marketing.

Meanwhile, the company’s premium fresh fruit segment saw an improved sales volume but having a strong peso against the US dollar cut its revenue growth to one percent.

The fresh fruit segment generated a sales growth of 24% in the second half due to the easing of logistics and retail restrictions in China and other North Asian markets. This allowed the company to meet the demand for fresh pineapples and to adjust product prices.

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Local DOH urges parents in NorMin to get kids vaxxed

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HE Department of Health (DOH) in Region 10 (Northern Mindanao) on Friday appealed to parents to let their children get inoculated with the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccine.

Dr. David Mendoza, DOH10 local health support division chief, noted during an online forum that the vaccination of people under the "rest of the population" or pediatric category, children aged 12 to 17, has already begun in different parts of the country.

"We are encouraging the parents to register their children for the pediatric vaccination to protect each family. There's no 'walk-in' for this category, that is why pre-registration is important," he said.

Mendoza said in Northern Mindanao, the government has already administered vaccination to more than two million people, of which more than a million have been fully vaccinated.

In Lanao del Norte, DOH10 director, Dr. Jose Llacuna Jr., led the initial pediatric

vaccination on 125 minors with comorbidities at the Kapatagan Provincial Hospital on November 4, according to a report from the provincial government.

The minors were inoculated with Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, which were given emergency use approval by the Food and Drug Administration and are the only brands allowed for use on the particular age group level.

Llacuna said the move to hasten the vaccination for minors was due to the planned

gradual reopening of schools for limited face-to-face classes starting next year.

The provincial government quoted one of the 125 minors who lined up in the vaccination, Frederick Andrei Maliawao, from Kapatagan town, as saying he wanted to get vaccinated before their face-to-face classes resume.

Provincial Health Officer Dr. Marujeta Isabel LaoOpamen, in the provincial government report, said the vaccination rollout for minors without comorbidities will start

on Monday, November 8, at various vaccination sites in the province.

Minors with comorbidities, on the other hand, will be inoculated at the provincial hospital.

Meanwhile, Lanao del Norte Governor Imelda QuibranzaDimaporo appealed for constant cooperation and openmindedness for this new phase of vaccination.

As of last month, Lanao del Norte has fully vaccinated 16.07 percent of its eligible target population of 506,000. (PNA)

Solar power project to energize 7 off-grid schools in SoCot GENERAL Santos City – Seven off-grid public schools in South Cotabato province will finally have access to electricity through a PHP3.5 million solar energization project of the One Meralco Foundation Inc. (OMF) in partnership with the

Department of Education (DepEd).

Ruth Estacio, DepEd-South Cotabato division superintendent, said Wednesday the installation of the solar power systems is ongoing in these schools, which are situated in remote areas

in Tboli and Lake Sebu towns.

She said the project, which started last month, mainly aims to provide stable electricity to the schools to open up more learning opportunities for students or learners.

“We pushed for this

project as we saw that learners can study better in our schools if they have electricity,” she said in an online forum hosted by the Philippine Information Agency-Region 12.

The recipient schools are Kule Elementary School, Blo Elementary

School, Lemkati Elementary School, and Ellaw Elementary School in Tboli, and Talaytay Elementary School, Proper Ned Elementary SchoolUpper Salban Extension, and Datu Kahar Macasayon Elementary School in Lake Sebu.

Aside from solar panels and lights, Estacio said OMF will also provide the schools with desktop computers, laptops, and television sets.

She said these will allow the teachers in these areas to give lessons via multimedia and utilize more audio-visual learning materials.

The official said school personnel and community stakeholders are excited with the opportunities that would be ushered in by the electrification projects.

She said residents

of these areas may also benefit from the installed solar power systems, depending on the arrangements with the schools.

Estacio said OMF has been encouraged with the projects, which already covered four of the seven recipients, and is looking at the possibility of expanding it later on in other areas.

“We still have some disadvantaged and remote schools that don’t have access to electricity and we’re hoping that they will also be included in the project,” she said.

The partnership with OMF was among the major initiatives netted since last year by DepEd-South Cotabato’s social mobilization and networking (SMN) section as part of its flagship “Weave the Dream” campaign.

Tyron Jann Villanueva, education program supervisor and SMN coordinator, said the campaign intends to help “realize the dreams” of young learners in the province.

Last year, he said they were able to generate around PHP110 million in assistance and contributions for the initiative from stakeholders and their private partners.

These were through the provision of learning materials, equipment, capability building training, radio-based instruction airtime, television mileage, and other support to new normal education.

Villanueva said such funding was on top of the PHP139 million provided by the provincial government under the Special Education Fund.

This year, he said the local government allotted an additional budget of PHP74 million, which will be utilized for the purchase of learning materials and tablet computers, and provision for Internet connection in line with the agency’s digitalization program. (PNA)

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Lacson: Experience Needed to Lead PH Out of Dire Straits CABUYAO, Laguna Experience, more than anything, will be needed to lead the Philippines out of the dire straits made worse by the pandemic, Sen. Panfilo "Ping" Lacson said Saturday afternoon.

Lacson likened the country to a patient in the Emergency Room of a hospital, having to choose between a "smart-looking" fresh graduate from medical school or an experienced surgeon with a successful track record.

"Kung sa ER kayo at lucid pa kayo, ang pipiliin nyo bang duktor ang matikas na bago o yung EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF REAL PROPERTIES WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That the late PEDRITO L. CLOA who died on March 9, 2013 at Cagayan de Oro City without leaving any will; that the deceased at the time of his death left certain real properties with I- Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-111771 situated in the Barrio of Bugo, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of NINETY EIGHT (98) square meters, more or less, II- Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-111772 situated in the Barrio of Bugo, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao, containing an area NINETY SEVEN (97) square meters, more or less, and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF REAL PROPERTIES WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, filed by the heirs of PEDRITO L. CLOA, in favor of GILBERT LLIDO and LYDIA LLIDO, per DOC #357; PAGE #72; BOOK #68; Series of 2014 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. RENE ARTEMIO T. PACANA. BWM: Nov. 8, 15 & 22, 2021

sanay sa opera? Siyempre pagkakatiwala ko buhay ko sa mas maraming karanasan (If you are in the ER and you are still conscious, who will you choose to work on you - a smart-looking doctor who just graduated, or one who has a track record of many successful surgeries?

Of course you would entrust your life to the one with the experience)," he said at a gathering he and his running mate Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III attended here.

Lacson - who is running under Partido Reporma - said he and Sotto who is running under the Nationalist People's Coalition - have more than 80 years of public service between them.

He said this includes 42 years of legislative work as senators of the Republic and thus ready to perform the proverbial surgery.

"Yan ang maihahain namin sa inyo ni SP Sotto may Kakayahan, Katapatan, at Katapangan (That is what Senate President Sotto and I are prepared to offer you - our talent, loyalty and courage)," he said.

Meanwhile, Lacson stressed anew the need to empower local government units (LGUs) so they can implement their development projects.

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That the late MANUEL D. TRIBUNAL and RUFA ABONITALLA TRIBUNAL who died sometime on October 2, 2011 and March 20, 2011, respectively in Gumamela st., Greymar subd., Bugo, Cagayan de Oro City, without any will; that the said deceased, at the time of their death, left a certain real property with Transfer certificate of Title No. T-30189 situated in the dist. Of Balulang, Cagayan de Oro City, containing an area of TWO THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWENTY ONE (2,921) Square meters, more or less, that for and consideration of the sum of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND (P100,000.00) PESOS, Philippine Currency, in hand paid by CECILIO B. LIMBAGA JR., of legal age, single, Filipino and a resident of Phase 3-A, Block 3, Lot 26, Villa Trinitas Subd., Bugo, Cagayan de Oro City, and acknowledged to have been received by the above-named heirs and to their complete satisfaction, said heirs, by these presents, do hereby SELL, TRANSFER and CONVEY, absolute and unconditionally unto the said CECILIO B. LIMBAGA, JR. his heirs and assigns and successors in interest, a portion consisting of FIVE HUNDRED (500) SQUARE METERS, more or less of the above-described real property, together with all the existing improvements thereon free from all liens and encumbrances and more particularly described, to wit: and has been the subject of an DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PORTION, filed by the heirs of MANUEL D. TRIBUNAL and RUFA ABONITALLA TRIBUNAL, per DOC #22583; PAGE #17; BOOK#XLV; Series of 2017 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. JERSON S. LEYSON.

That the late ANTONIO OLIVEROSy BACSARSA and REMEDIOS OLIVEROS y DADULO who died on December 1, 2015 and July 6, 2016 both in Cagayan de Oro City, respectively, without will and without unpaid debts; at the time of their death left a parcels of land with 1. TCT No. 34198 situated at Barrio sambulawan, Municipality of El Salvador, Province of Misamis Oriental, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of FORTYONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY-THREE (41,523) square meters, more or less, 2. TCT No. 39983 situated at Molugan, El Salvador City, Province of Misamis Oriental, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of FIFTEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED EIGHTY (15,580) square meters, more or less, 3. TCT No. 40198 situated at Sambulawan, El Salvador City, Province of Misamis Oriental, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of SIX THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTY SIX (6,656) square meters, more or less, 4. OCT NO. P-10208 situated in the Sitio of Kilosong, Barangay of Magting, Municipality of Mambajao, Province of Camiguin, Island of Camiguin, containing an area of THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED NINETY NINE (3,899) square meters, more or less, 5.

OCT No. P-10209 situated in the Sitio of Cabiling, Barangay of Tupsan, Municipality of Mambajao, Province of Camiguin, Island of Camiguin, containing an area of ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FORTY TWO (1,642) SQUARE METERS, 6. OCT No. P-10210 situated in the Barangay of Benhaan, Municipality of Mambajao, Province of Camiguin, Island of Camiguin, containing an area of TWO THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FIFTEEN (2,315) square meters, more or less, and has been the subject of an EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE, filed by the heirs of ANTONIO OLIVEROSy BACSARSA and REMEDIOS OLIVEROS y DADULO, per DOC #113; PAGE #23; BOOK #51; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. EDGARDO T. RAAGAS.

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This is in line with his Budget Reform Advocacy for Village Empowerment (BRAVE), where local governments receive much-needed resources to implement their projects.

The national government can give leeway to the local governments and limit its role to policy supervision and guidance, he added.

In Cabuyao, Lacson noted the local government unit set up two hospitals and two schools without help from the national government.

But he said this is not the case in many other parts of the country, adding that in the national budget from 2010 to 2020, an average of P328.25 billion went unused.

"Ito ang dapat natin itama, kasi mali talaga (This is what we have to correct because it is simply wrong)," he said.

Lacson also emphasized the need to allot enough resources to fully implement the Universal Health Care law, which would allow quality healthcare to all — at no cost to the public.

Should he be elected President in May 2022, he said his administration would fully fund the requirement of the "highcost" stage of the Universal Health Care Act to cover all barangays - as well as subsidize Philhealth premiums for all especially for indirect contributory populations, and ensure optimal benefits for healthcare workers.

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF THE DECEASED FLORENCIO NUÑEZ AND BENITA NUÑEZ WITH SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late FLORENCIO NUÑEZ, who died intestate on July 7, 2021, in Zone 1 Poblacion, Claveria, Mis Or.; and BENITA NUÑEZ who died on January 12, 2010 in Poblacion, Claveria, Mis. Or., (“Decedents”), without a will a evidenced by the Certificate of Death attached hereto as Annex “A”; at the time of his death, left a real property with Tax Declaration No. 0812000100511 containing an area of 5041 square meters more or less, to negotiate and enter into a Lease Agreement with DITO TELECOMMUNITY CORPORATION, a corporation duly organized and establishment under Philippine Laws and with principal office address at 11th Floor, Udenna Tower, Rizal Drive Cor. 4th Ave., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City herein represented by its authorized representative, MGEN RODOLFO D. SANTIAGO AFP (Ret,), over the above-described property on such terms and condition as may be deemed reasonable by our said Attorney-in-fact, including stipulations in the Lease Agreement that the monthly rental and other consideration/s on the lease shall be paid by check to be issued in the name of PABLO B. NUÑEZ, who shall issue an acknowledgment receipt thereof upon receipt of the corresponding payments, and has been the subject of an EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF THE DECEASED FLORENCIO NUÑEZ AND BENITA NUÑEZ WITH SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY, filed by the heirs of FLORENCIO NUÑEZ and BENITA NUÑEZ, per DOC #335; PAGE #67; BOOK #CXXII; Series of 2020 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. RAMIL G. CARREON. BWM: Nov. 8, 15 & 22, 2021

9th GMEA Celebrates Media, Content Creators Who Inspire, Motivate, Instigate Positive Change via Digital Platforms The rapid adoption of digital technology has dramatically changed people’s lives and society.

With this global shift to virtual spaces, the 9th Globe Media Excellence Awards (GMEA) aims to recognize the importance of digital platforms in delivering relevant news and content to the public.

With the theme “#PadayonDigital: Uplifting Lives Through Digital Technology,” Globe invites media and content creators in Visayas and Mindanao to be part of these meaningful awards and be recognized.

Storytellers can submit works that show how they embraced digital EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE AMONG HEIRS WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late PATRICIA PAGAYAMAN died intestate in San Antonio, Jasaan, Misamis Oriental, Philippines, leaving certain parcel of property with Tax Declaration No. 0206734 situated at San Antonio, Jasaan, Misamis Oriental, containing an area of FOUR THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTY NINE (4,959) square meters, more or less, that for and in consideration of the sum of THIRTY THOUSAND (Php 30,000.00) PESOS, in hand paid by the herein vendee, GLADYS V. ARNADO, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by the herein HEIRS-VENDORS, and to their complete satisfaction, the VENDORS hereby sell, transfer and convey to the herein, VENDEE, to her heirs, assigns and successor-in-interest, portion of said parcel of land constituting the share of Aurea V. Ganzan, Containing an area of THREE HUNDRED (300) square meters more or less, as particularly described above, free from all liens and encumbrances and further the VENDORS warrant their title and right over the abovedescribed real property, and shall defend the right of the VENDEE over the same against any claim of any third party; and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE AMONG HEIRS WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, filed by the heirs of PATRICIA PAGAYAMAN, per DOC #116; PAGE #24; BOOK #X; Series of 2009 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. RAMIL G. CARREON. BWM: Nov. 8, 15 & 22, 2021

to provide inspiring narratives that mirror today’s challenges and triumphs.

Padayon is a Cebuano term that means to move forward or to continue. In some cases, it is also used for cheering someone, ushering them to go on.

“The 9th GMEA continues to honor the outstanding and impactful works of VisMin journalists and content creators. We look forward to seeing richly impactful stories from these game-changers, who have diligently worked to inform, motivate people and create positive change for a sustainable tomorrow. Together, we pursue our mission to uplift Filipino lives with

compassion, care, and kindness. Padayon, today’s storytellers,” said Yoly Crisanto, Globe Chief Sustainability Officer and SVP for Corporate Communications.

Cherry Ann Lim, Managing Editor of SunStar Cebu, who already won several GMEA awards, shared how digitalization has helped the print media widen its reach. “‘Before, we could only reach the people who could physically buy the newspaper. Now, we have a global audience, and we also get to reach our readers faster. Before, no matter how big the news was, we had to wait until the next day when the GMEA/PAGE 8

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Panguil Bay Bridge construction takes shape MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL-Construction of the 3.169-kilometer Panguil Bay Bridge Project in northern Mindanao is moving ahead, with bored piles for the piers and abutments halfway done.

In his report to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Acting Secretary Roger G. Mercado, Undersecretary for Unified Project Management Office (UPMO) Operations Emil K. Sadain said a total of 29 bored piles are already completed off-shore.

The inter-island bridge project will require 54 bored piles for the 32 piers, two abutments at Tangub City, Misamis Occidental and Tubod, Lanao Del Norte, and two pylons of the main bridge.

The P7.38 Billion Panguil Bay Bridge Project is one of the flagship infrastructure projects implemented by the DPWH - UPMO Roads Management Cluster 2

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newspaper was printed.

But now, we can give the news to them in real-time.

Technology also opened the door to make us do more research. There are many more avenues for us to get data. We now have a more comprehensive view of the issue, and it helps us tackle the stories better,” she said.

On the other hand, SunStar Davao Social Media Editor and Strategist Ace Perez said technology has allowed them to present stories creatively and innovatively. “It enabled us not to be boxed in the traditional ways of telling

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million.

The Procurement ServiceDepartment of Budget and Management awarded the contracts to Pharmally.

Hontiveros was in B arangay Anoling here to grace the launch of the “He a lt hy Pi nas Mobi l e Clinic” that gives free medical checkup and medicines to residents.

She said some resource persons from the government

(RMC 2).

The off-shore construction activities

by Korean joint venture contractor NamkwangKukdong-Gumwang across Panguil Bay was inspected, November 3, by Undersecretary Sadain together with

Undersecretary Eugenio Pipo Jr. and Assistant Secretary Ador Canlas of DPWH Regional Operations in Mindanao, UPMO RMC 2 Project Director Sharif Madsmo Hasim, DPWH Region 10 Director Zenaida Tan, and Project Manager Teresita

Bauzon.

Sadain said each of the completed bored piles are subjected to cross hole sonic logging test after 7 to 14 days of concrete pouring in order to ensure quality by assessing the integrity of materials used in the cast-in-site

pile as well as load test to determine the safety factor.

A three meter diameter bored pile is made by producing boreholes with the use of reverse circulation drilling machines on barges followed by the launching of 23-millimeter thick permanent steel casing using revolving crane barges and Vibro pile hammers, and until final concrete pouring.

There are two land and sea-based batching plants available for the project, each with a supply capacity of 120 cubic meters of ready-mixed concrete per hour.

To move the construction of the bridge substructure as quickly as possible, one bored pile is completed within an average period of seven (7) days with all the total requirements aimed for completion by the first quarter of 2021, said Sadain.

The bridge project that will provide convenient

stories but be creative and relatable to the public, to the community that we are trying to serve,” he said.

This is the second year that GMEA will be held during the pandemic. Despite challenging circumstances, VisMin media, bloggers, and social media influencers relentlessly pursue ways to share stories that inform, ease burdens, brighten up spirits, and drive change.

Multi-awarded journalist Ador Mayol, Philippine Daily Inquirer Asst. Bureau Chief In Visayas pointed out how the current health crisis only fueled his passion for pursuing stories that affect the community, especially the

marginalized sector and those without a voice in society.

“We must remember that journalism is not just about writing articles, beating deadlines, and winning awards. It is also about impacting change through the stories we write. The distinctions or recognitions we receive are God’s gift to us,” he said.

Lina Sagaral-Reyes, a f re e l an c e j ou r n a l i s t , e cho e d Mayol’s words, saying, “(writing) is beyond winning. It is amplifying one’s advocacies to be able to reach a bigger audience through the platform that GMEA gives.”

To honor these storytellers’

excellent and impactful work and their dedication to making a difference, Globe has prepared nine awards for digital and print, two for broadcast, and three special awards. All entries must be anchored on at least one of the four Globe sustainability pillars: Digital Nation, Care for the Environment, Care for People, and Positive Societal Impact.

For 2021, Globe included two new Digital Storytelling awards - Best Blog Post and Best Social Media Video.

This category recognizes informative, entertaining, and creative storytelling relative to the theme and is tied to any identified sustainability

pillars. Entries may use various digital platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and blogs to drive positive engagement in the online community.

As a purpose-led organization, Globe creates wonderful experiences by combining innovation with collaboration to achieve inclusive and sustainable development for all. Anchored on four sustainability pillars, the company commits to contribute to 10 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSD Gs) and uphold the UN Global Compact Principles.

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had admitted to the Senate blue ribbon committee that they were already being probed by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR).

She said some of them told the committee they no longer wanted to answer questions during the hearings after learning that the BIR had started doing its own investigation of possible tax fraud.

“Na appreciate ko ang BIR, kahit nasa ilalim pa sila sa memo (from Malacanang) na hindi humarap sa amin,

nag iimbestiga na pala sila (I appreciate the BIR. Even they were under memorandum from Malacanang not to appear before us, they already conducted their own probe,” the opposition lawmaker said.

Hont ive ro s s ai d t he P h ar m a l l y c ont rove r s y would end up in the filing of charges like in previous cases that were investigated by the Senate.

She cited that the D ep ar t ment of Just ice, National Bureau of

I nv e s t i g a t i o n a n d t h e Office of the Ombudsman used the findings of their investigations to build up cases related to the so-called pastillas scam at the Bureau of Immigration.

“I am confident that law enforcement and investigative authorities will make use of the findings to file necessary charges against those involved, “she said.

She assured the committee will complete its tasks and submit a report before the start of the election period.

She said the investigation will conclude once committee chair Senator Richard Gordon declares they have enough facts and have explored all angles.

T h e c om m itt e e w i l l then come up with a recommendation on the possible course of action based on their report in aid of legislation.

Construction of the 3.169 kilometer Panguil Bay Bridge Project in Northern Mindanao.

(DPWH-10)

inter-island travel in the archipelagic topography of northern Mindanao is funded by a loan agreement between the Philippine government and Korean Export Import Bank.

Through the Panguil Bay Bridge, land travel between Tangub City, Misamis Occidental and Tubod, Lanao del Norte is expected to be reduced from two and a half hours to just seven minutes.

The Panguil Bay Bridge will also shorten land travel from Cagayan De Oro and Iligan to Tangub and the northern Zamboanga Region.

To date, the project has provided employment to some 200 individuals that despite the challenges of pandemic, are safely working at full speed.

The manpower requirement is expected to reach 500 when the bridge superstructure activities begin in 2022. (DPWH10/PIA-10/Misamis Occidental)

and content creators are encouraged to submit their entries in English, Bisaya, Hiligaynon, or Chavacano on or before December 31, 2021. For details on how to join, visit: https://www. globe.com.ph/globe-mediaexcellence-awards.html To know more about Globe, visit www.globe.com. ph.

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That the late EMMYLOU V. DOÑA, that deceased died intestate without will or testament, and without any outstanding debts in favor of any person or entity; that during the lifetime of the deceased he is lawful owner of parcel of land with Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-150845 situated at Bugo, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, containing an area of TWO HUNDRED FIFTY (250) SQUARE METERS, more or less, and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, filed by the heirs of EMMYLOU V. DOÑA, in favor of BERNADITA J. VINING, as per DOC #165; PAGE #34; BOOK #92;Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. QUINTILIANITO S. BABARIN, JR.

That the late couple ASISCLO R. LAGNADA and PAMFILA T. DECENA who died on December 13, 1991 and November 23, 1988 respectively, without any will nor any unsettled obligation to any person nor to the government and that the deceased couple is survived by their eight (8) legitimate children, that sometime in July 29, 1981, the late ASISCLO R. LAGNADA bought a parcel of residential land from SALVADOR I. PACANA, married to FELICISIMA N. PACANA (both are now deceased) identified as Lot No. 1325-I-11, Psd10-025056 and covered by TCT No. T-150967, with an area of FIVE HUNDRED FOUR (504) SQUARE, more or less, located at Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City, that the money used in buying the subject property was from the savings of NAPOLEON D. LAGNADA who is one of the heirs and that the above-named heirs have recently agreed to sell a portion of the above-described parcel of land with an area of THREE HUNDRED FIFTY (350) SQUARE METERS, MORE OR LESS to NICETAS L. CASICAS, the herein VENDEE, likewise of legal age, Filipino, married to ELMA E. CASICAS and a resident of 1289 ostrich St., San Isidro Village, Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City, that the remaining portion of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-FOUR (154) SQUARE METERS as agreed shall be retained as the respective shares of the two (2) siblings of NAPOLEON LAGNADA namely, FLORIFINA D. LAGNADA and the heirs of WARLITA aka’ LITA LAGNADA TAGUD, as represented by Engr.

JERSAM LAGNADA TAGUD, and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH SALE, filed by the heirs of ASISCLO R. LAGNADA and PAMFILA T. DECENA, per DOC #1502; PAGE #287; BOOK #XXIX; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. ISIDRO L. CARACOL.

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EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

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your heart, and once you have her heart, you have all of her love and affection too.

It’s a simple fact: “There would be much happier marriages if husbands tried as hard to keep their wives as they did to get them.”

Today, with God’s help, won’t you start trying to better understand and give your wife what she really wants and needs? Just think a minute.

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charge,” and such joke would be followed by laughter.

You want to know how Atty. Maning had helped the Indigenous Peoples i n Va l e nc i a , Bu k i d non regained their land which had been grabbed by a rich powerful family with the full armed support of Col. Alexander Noble’s Tagbagani Security Group? You can google it or find it in You Tube, entitled, “Chronicle of Land Redeemed!” That’s how great Atty. Maning is defying threats, oozing with courage out of love for the environment and the poor and the oppressed Indigenous Peoples – all for God’s greater glory. On November 15, it will be Atty. Maning’s birthday. Happy Birthday!

We love you so much!

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a Netflix series, eg. (Crash Landing on You and Downton Abbey) but I often intersperse my viewing with the more sublime. For instance, I take the opportunity to immerse myself in art and history.

And what better source than the museums. Of course, my favorite is the Ayala museum.

When I first joined the Ayala group way back, I joined Filipinas Foundation which is now known as they Ayala Foundation. The foundation’s flagship project was and continues to be the Ayala museum.

Ayala Museum continues to bring online learning experiences into people’s homes t hroug h vir tua l exhibitions, f ield tr ips and art workshops. The immersive online channels and interactive programs invite audiences of all ages to “visit” the museum, learn about Philippine culture and history, and take inspiration from its collections to create their own artwork.

In a d d it i on , Ay a l a Foundation has also launched its holiday collection at the Ayala Museum Shop, offering a range of times reminiscent of the museum’s collections from home essentials to books and stationary to toys and games, as well as products made by communities in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro; El Nido, PLalawan; Lake Sebu, South Cotabato,Makati, Mandaluyong, Daraga, Albay; Orani, Bataan and Calauan Laguna.

Best police chief of Calabarzon C ongratulations to Police Lt. Col. Giovanni S.

Martinez, chief of police of Biñan City, for having been adjudged the Best Police Chief of Calabarzon. PNP Chief Guillermo Eleazar personally conferred the award during ceremonies marking the 120th Police Service Anniversary held at Camp Vicente Lim last week.

Lt. Col. Martinez is the son of retired Police Colonel Ernesto N. Martinez, a former classmate, who served with distinction at the Muntinlupa Police during my term as Mayor. Both father and son are distinguished alumni of Muntinlupa National High School, my alma mater.

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to Globe saying, “We are grateful for this partnership with Globe that allows us to better serve our constituents by helping them with their digital needs. We look forward to continued partnership and collaboration with Globe.”

Ko n e k Tay o Wi F i i s available in the following NHA communities: Disiplina Village I- Ugong, Disiplina Village II- Bignay, Valenzuela; Paradise Heights and Vitas LRB in Tondo, Manila; Malabon Homes in Malabon; Lanit River Plains in Iloilo; G re e n d a l e R e s i d e n c e s , Gu a d a lup e Hei g ht s , St Francis Village and North Hill Arbours in Tacloban, Leyte; and Paraiso Heights in Sagay, Negros Occidental.

And soon, KonekTayo WiFi will be available in other selected NHA communities nationwide.

In addition to WiFi services, Globe has also committed to ambassadorship training for the Digital Thumbprint Program (DTP) for communities and the eWaste Zero Program in various NHA areas where KonekTayo is made accessible.

DTP educates the youth on digital citizenship and the responsible use of technology through workshops and modules while eWaste Zero is a recovery and recycling program that teaches and ensures proper disposal of electronic wastes. This ensures that communities that are provided access to the internet are also provided access to education on how to act responsibly when online, not to mention being able to protect themselves and loved ones from various online risks and dangers.

Engaging more communities through KonekTayo is also part of Globe’s larger commitment to support digital learning while kids are unable to physically go to school.

During the early stages of the pandemic, Globe stepped in by launching the Globe e-Library (globe elibrary. ph), and granting free access to the government’s online learning platforms.

A 2020 rep or t f rom the World Bank showed that digital adoption in the Philippines generally trails behind many regional neighb ors despite high internet usage. The digital divide, which arises from gaps in digital literacy and digital content, contributes to unequal access to services delivered via the internet.

"With more affordable c o n n e c t i v i t y, N HA beneficiaries are now empowered to get equal access to information and the modern economy, equal opportunities for education, and e qu a l chanc e s for productivity and livelihood," Cu said.

Globe remains committed to supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, specifically UN SDG No. 9, which emphasizes the roles of infrastructure and innovation as crucial drivers of economic growth and development.

Globe is also committed to upholding the 10 United Nations Global Compact principles and 10 UN SDGs. To learn more about KonekTayo WiFI and how to bring the technology to the community, visit KonekTayo WiFi's Facebook page at https://tinyurl.com/ konektayowifi or contact support@konektayowifi.com.

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Affiliate firm Del Monte Foods, Inc. released its deluxe gold pineapple, a “premium” pineapple grown

by Del Monte Philippines.

The company said it is a “top 3 exporter” of fresh pineapple to growing North Asian markets.

Export sales of packaged food and beverages grew by 15% as it accounted improved sales in the Americas, North Asia, and Southeast Asia, with the US as its main sales driver.

The company attributed t he i nc re as e d at - home consumption of international consumers to lockdown

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In April, Del Monte Philippines filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the public offering of 699.33 million secondary common shares, with an overallotment option of up to 104.899 million common shares.

The offer consists of existing shares owned by the subsidiaries of listed Del Monte Pacific Ltd. With shares priced at P54.80 apiece, Del Monte Philippines said it aims to raise as much as P44 billion from the offer. The company said proceeds will be used by parent Del Monte Pacific to repay debts and for the redemption of preferred shares.

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assistance or skills on the proper method of planting, as well as help them link their banana products to the market.

Lawyer Ishak Mastura, BBOI chair, said this project will encourage more people to go into Cardava planting. “(For the reason that) there is also available market and good income for Cardava,” Mastura added.

“We are also eyeing future ventures to develop 150 hectares of Cavendish banana plantation here in the area that will generate at least 250 jobs, mostly for the resident farmers,” Mastura added.

Abdurahman, for his part, acknowledged the BBOI, with assistance from Ambolodto, for its efforts in providing an investment initiative for the indigenous people. (PNA)

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The road projects being accelerated include the 15.35-kilometer TampilisanSandayong Road with three bridges in Zamboanga Del Norte.

Road projects located in Zamboanga Sibugay Province include the 23.43-kilometer Alicia-Malangas Road with eight bridges and the 29.70-kilometer LutimanGuicam-Olutanga Road.

The department recently completed 1.5 kilometers of roads in Labason, Zamboanga del Norte.

“Road networks that will

help improve the mobilization of agricultural products from farms to bigger market hubs are important infrastructure in rural areas that will further increase socio-economic activities,” the department said in a separate statement.

“These projects will help reduce travel time and road maintenance cost, while providing more livelihood opportunities to the locals,” it added.

The government also announced in September the completion of the upgraded Zamboanga International Airport, to accommodate flights to and from Southeast Asian destinations.

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underwritten by the DUs to go through competitive selection process or CSP. About six contracts have been unresolved since 2007 or earlier; 42 contracts were filings from 2008 to 2010; and 36 contracts were lodged with the regulatory body from June 30, 2015 to 2017.

Devanadera expounded that the approval of the PSAs had not been going as fast as many industry players would have wished because of the ERC’s twin handicap on low operating budget and lack of personnel who can comprehensively handle the evaluation of power supply contracts.

“No matter how many we tr y to target, we are unable to because of lack of manpower — as we all know that in the evaluation of PSAs, we have to go into detail,” Devanadera stated.

For the supply pacts that had been impacted by t h e S C r u l i n g , s h e emphasized that these will have to be dismissed by the Commission – although these are still undergoing review also at the regulatory body.

“We have to be ver y strategic in moving these things. Strategic meaning, if they (PSAs) are about to expire or if they really need urgent review so that the DUs can also make preparations for the next round of CSPs — that’s the way we do things,” the ERC chief noted.

To fast track evaluation and approv a l of P S As , Devanadera sounded off that one step they must take is expand the automation of the ERC’s processes, “because even just the verification of data within the Commission — for the bigger portion, it’s still manual.”

Beefing up manpower is another course of action that the ERC has been advancing; and it already has a pending request with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) for an additional budget on its propounded structural reorganization.

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Kagay-anon Caregiver tops Taoyuan City’s 2021 Good Migrant Workers Competition

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MIGRANT worker from Cagayan de Oro City working as a caregiver recently finished first in the Taoyuan City’s 2021 Good Migrant Workers Competition.

Milagros Polestico Santillan, 51, started working as a caregiver in Taiwan in 2010 and is now with her third employer with whom she has been working with for the past six years.

“I have to work abroad because our income was not enough for our needs,” wrote Milrose (as she is known to friends) in a post in her social media account. “If I’m not working in Taiwan, my sons would not have been able to study in the university. Now they have all graduated and have stable jobs.”

After a two week training in Manila, she started working in New Taipei City until her contract ended in 2013. She next tried Hong Kong but quit after only seven months.

Her luck took a turn for the better when she started working in Taoyuan in 2014, and her employer hired her through the same broker/ agency Celtis Enterprises Co., Ltd. “They are very fair with their employees, strictly comply with the law, and what is provided in the contract. They always grant my requests and allow me to go home to my family in Cagayan de Oro every year until the pandemic started,” Milrose said.

Taoyuan is a special municipality in northwestern Taiwan , neighboring New Taipei City, Hsinchu County, and Yilan County.

Taoyuan District is the seat of the municipal government and which, along with Zhongli District, forms a large metropolitan area. Taoyuan developed from a satellite city of Metro Taipei to become the fourth largest metropolitan area, and fifth-largest populated

city in Taiwan.

Since commuting to the Taipei metropolitan area is easy, Taoyuan has witnessed the fastest population growth among the cities of Taiwan in the past few decades.

“Taoyuan” means “peach garden” in Chinese, since the area used to have many peach trees. The city is home to many industrial parks and tech company headquarters.

Taoyuan International Airport , which serves the capital, Taipei and the rest of northern Taiwan, is located in this city.

Since the time she started working as a caregiver, Milrose surmounted challenges which would have dismayed one of a lesser heart. Although she has been working in Taiwan for nine years total, she admits her Mandarin is still spotty, since she is only self-taught, and has no formal training in the language.

But as she describes herself as a “Godfearing, hardworking, understanding, kind hearted, easily hurt, simple and loving person,” Milrose apparently had more than enough of her inherent qualifies to be up to the daunting tasks assigned to her.

For her first four years in Taoyuan, she was assigned to care for a 102-year old patient with dementia.

The patient had irregular sleeping pattern because of his symptoms. She discussed his medications and took care of her patient’s routines in consultation with her employer and physician, helping the patient not sleep too much during the day.

When her first patient passed away, her employer again hired her to care for a 92-year old patient with Alzheimer’s disease. More patience was required to deal with the symptoms, but she was up to the task and took care of her like her own family.

She expressed her gratitude to God, her agency,

Milrose and family in Cagayan de Oro (left to right) Clifford, 27, Nikko James, 25, Milrose, Dave Laurence, 24, and husband Jose Felix.

(Left photo) Milrose with her employer, Shao Mao Sin (left) and a representative from the Foreign Workers Affairs Section of the Taoyuan Department of Labor. (Right photo) Milrose with her broker Lu Min Yu who has always favorably recommended her to her employers.

employer and employer’s family members who also treat her like family. The caring is mutual, although she is a caregiver for the patients.

“Thank you my employer for hiring me to take care of Ah Kong and Amah.

Thank you to my sia lao pan (Little Boss) for always lending me money when I have an emergency in the Philippines. Thanks also to my agency for always taking care of me, looking after my complaints and always responding to my requests quickly,” Milrose said upon receiving her award.

Among the many foreign destinations of Filipino migrant workers. Taiwan has enjoyed a far better reputation than most.

In fact, Taoyuan City won the Best Practice in Citizen Participation award from the International Observatory on Participatory Democracy Nov. 27, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain, for a program to help empower migrant workers.

Implemented by the Department of Labor under Taoyuan City Government, the Participatory Budgeting for Migrant Workers project provided online and offline channels for foreign residents to express their needs and ideas. Its primary aims were to make them feel like equal members of society and included in budgetary and policymaking processes, according to TCG. Launched last year, the initiative also involved

nongovernmental organizations and the private sector and enabled migrant workers to use their native languages in sharing their opinions. According to Ministry of Labor statistics, Taoyuan is home to more than 113,000 migrant workers, many of whom are from Southeast Asia.

Speaking at the ceremony, DOL head Wang An-bang conveyed his gratitude toward everyone who participated in the program. The award is an honor for Taoyuan as well as an opportunity to help raise the city’s profile and Taiwan’s international image, he said.

Established in 2001, the OIDP is an international network consisting of over 800 members from local governments, NGOs and research institutes that aims to strengthen democracy at the municipal government level. (KWS-E).

For any Filipinos looking for greener pastures in Taiwan, Milrose strongly recommends they deal with her agency Celtis Enterprises Co., Ltd. Their office is at 4F, No. 47, Sec. 2, Yuanhua Rd., Zhongli District, Taoyuan City 320, Taiwan (R.O.C.) and they can be reached through tel. no. 03-4272479.

You can have a first-hand look at how Milrose goes about her daily routine with her patients in this video: : https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=UIPYlfwtE6Q (advisory: dialogue mostly in Mandarin)

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Everything Baked CDO your favorite creampuff place Interview by MARK FRANCISCO with entrepreneur TRIXIE SONGCO

• First of all, can you send me your full menu variants, sizes, price MENU: Creampuffs- P150/box of 6 (minimum of 2 boxes) Mini creampuffs- P600/48 pcs French macarons- P250/ box of 8 Charcuterie box (9x13)P2500 Solo charcuterie box

(6x9)- P1300 • What made you decide to come up with a pastry/ dessert business? Are you a culinary graduate or do you really enjoy cooking pastries in your childhood and teen years?

My mom is a pastry chef (she owns Js’ Pastrix) that’s why I’ve been exposed to the world of baking and desserts. Everything Baked, however, was born because of boredom during the pandemic.

I had just arrived from Manila and I had nothing to do here in the city except attend my online classes. And on top of that, I had no allowance!

So I had to do something.

Initially it was called kookies by K! because I saw that cookies had a market here in the city. I basically joined the bandwagon… and I didn’t even like cookies so that didn’t work out. Eventually, I was able to come up with a product that found its own niche in the local food scene so I stuck to baking creampuffs. Some items that are also part of the menu are french macarons and charcuterie boxes, which I added recently.

• Any plan of putting up a physical shop soon?

No plans for now.

Everything is still uncertain especially that I’m a one woman show.

• Do you deliver or is everything picked up by the customer? If you have in-house delivery, where is the farthest reach you have? Number and time to call All deliveries are done by the very kind riders of Kooryr CDO. Pick ups are

welcome too but deliveries are the most encouraged form of receiving the item. The farthest I’ve gone is Malaybalay! I have a friend who does “pasabuys” whenever she’s in CDO so she picks up the goods from my house. Number is +63 917 100 2894. Texts only, no calls. The best way to reach is on FacebookEverything Baked CDO or on Instagram- @ everythingbaked.ph • Which food apps cater you?

Kooryr.ph On call delivery only. Since my products are all made to order, my business isn’t suited for Grab or Foodpanda.

• What month did you open?

I opened in May 2020 (kookies.ph) but started serving my creampuffs September of the same year.

• Do you also have customers as far as Luzon where products need to be shipped? Since these are perishable products, what is the best way to order?

My products contain dairy, so it isn’t advisable to ship as they are also very delicate. If that opportunity arises, however, (me or the buyer) hand carrying the products on the plane would be the safest way to deliver the items to Luzon.

Of course, these would already be refrigerated beforehand. The items will still remain fresh especially when stored in cool temperatures.

• Anything more to add?

Please don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @ everythingbaked.ph