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13th month subsidy THE Department of Finance (DOF) has yet to commit to the proposal for the government to subsidize the 13th month pay of workers of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) greatly affected by the pandemic.

“I have asked Sec. (Silvestre) Bello (III) for the details of his proposal so we can determine if we have the budget cover for it,” Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III told journalists in a Viber message Wednesday.

Bello, in a radio interview, said the Labor Department is considering the proposal of employers for government aid for their workers.

Closed airports THE Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said 16 airports remain closed to commercial flights, while the local governments in charge of 33 others have given their consent for operations, subject to safety rules.

In a statement late Wednesday, CAAP said the 16 airports that are still closed are Calbayog, Camiguin, Catarman2, Catbalogan, Dumaguete, Guiuan, Hilongos, Laaog, Maasin, Puerto Princesa, Roxas City, Tuguegarao, San Vicente, Sanga- Sanga, Siargao, and Surigao.

It said flights to and from the 33 airports that are allowed to operate are required to obtain prior approval from local governments.

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HE economy of Northern Mindanao expanded at a slower pace by 5.9 percent in 2019 as compared with the recorded growth in the previous year of 7.1 percent.

In a press release attributed to Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) 10 director Ruben Abaro Jr., it disclosed that the slower growth was due to the slowdown in manufacturing, construction and transportation and storage.

Manufacturing – which constituted 11 percent of the region’s economy – posted a decelerated growth of 1.5 percent from the 2018 growth of 9.1 percent. Construction, which shared 8.6 percent of the regional economy, also grew slower at 8.4 percent from the previous year’s

growth of 15.9 percent.

Transportation and storage, with a share of 3.6 percent to the total economy, showed a slower growth of 6.5 percent from the 2018 growth of 17.8 percent.

O f t h e 5 . 9 p e r c e nt economic growth in the region, trade and repair of motor veh i cl e s and motorcycles was the top c ont r i but or t o g row t h of 1.9 percentage points, followed by construction at 0.7 percentage point; and education at 0.6 percentage point.

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ECONOMIC SLOWDOWN. Aerial photo of Cagayan de Oro, the premier city of Northern Mindanao. Despite the slowdown in manufacturing and construction in 2019, the region’s gross regional domestic product (GRDP) expanded by 5.9% and remains the seventh fastest growing economy nationwide. photo courtesy of cdodev . com

Davao Region GRDP shrinks

By ANTONIO L. COLINA IV, MindaNews

DAVAO City— The gross regional domestic product (GRDP) of Davao Region decreased to 7 percent in 2019 from 8.6 percent reported

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WOODWORK. A carpenter works on a piece of wood at a furniture shop in Del Carmen in Siargao Island. With or without COVID-19 he always wears a mask to protect himself against dust and particles. mindanews photo by roel n . catoto

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for the entire year of 2018, according to the data released by the Philippines Statistics Authority.

Despite the deceleration,

t h e re g i on’s e c on om i c p e r for m an c e re m ai n e d one of the strongest in the Philippines, being the highest in Mindanao and the third highest among the 17 regions SHRINKS/PAGE 11

Fr. Francisco Loidi: A blessing to the poor C AT H O L I C p r i e s t F r.

Francisco Loidi, 91, died on October 14 in El Salvador, but his legacy lives on among the poor, the oppressed and the marginalized whom he loved and gave preferential treatment to.

For Patxi, as he preferred to be called without the ‘Father’title, Jesus and the poor are inseparable and that humanity’s deep wound - the suffering of victims of poverty, hunger, injustice, BLESSING/PAGE 11

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Local Gov't envisions Marawi as tourist destination

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ARAWI City -- The on-going infrastructure development in wartorn Marawi is seen to transform the city into a vibrant tourist destination.

In a Virtual Presser hosted by the Presidential Communications Operations Office through the Office of the Global Media and Public Affairs and Philippine Information Agency, TFBM chairperson Secretary

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Eduardo Del Rosario said the infrastructure development in Marawi City will help attract tourists which can trigger more economic activities in the city.

This, he said, will boost the city's competitiveness in the future.

"Ang kailangan lang natin ay maensure na wala nang mga teroristang makapasok at ma-entice natin ang local as well as foreign tourists na magpunta, makita at mafeel nila kung gaano

kaganda ang Marawi City," he said.

Del Rosario noted that the distinct Maranao culture and tradition will also lure foreign tourists to visit Marawi City.

City Mayor Majul Gandamra said the establishment of different infrastructures in Marawi is geared towards the beautification of the city especially in the most affected area so that it will draw tourists.

"Sa pamumuno ng TFBM ay puspusan

DA chief: Agri modernization key to surviving pandemic BUTUAN City – Agriculture Secretary William Dar led Thursday the harvesting of the different varieties of hybrid rice inside the 100-hectare demonstration farm of the Department of Agriculture in Caraga (DA-13) in Barangay Lemon here on Thursday.

The highlight of the 11th National Rice Technology Forum (NRTF), the ceremonial harvesting is part of DA's effort to promote farm modernization among the rice farmers in the region, whom Dar encouraged to go into hybrid rice farming.

“This activity (NRTF) aims to show you the available types of machinery for efficient farming as this is the time to modernize and

adapt proper technologies and equipment to enable the agriculture sector to survive the pandemic,” Dar told the farmers.

He said the NRTF also seeks to lay out the government's different

strategies to enhance local rice production.

Meanwhile, Dar also recognized the success of farmers who ventured into hybrid rice farming, saying that they are now SURVIVING/PAGE 9

na ginagawa natin na matapos ang ating mga infrastructure projects within the ground zero including the road networks," he further said.

"Napakaimportante na maayos din natin ang ating mga kalsada, even outside the ground zero, nang sa ganon ay magkaroon ng connectivity at maengganyo ang mga

tourists na pumasok," the mayor added.

Currently, the construction of road networks, Peace Memorial Park, Marawi Museum, and School of Living Tradition inside the most affected area are in full swing.

Groundbreaking ceremonies were also conducted to start the

construction of Torogan (ancestral house of Maranao royalties) and the rebuilding of the Dansalan Bato Mosque.

Meanwhile, Del Rosario said the government needs the cooperation of everyone to achieve the objectives of Marawi rehabilitation namely make it a catalyst TOURIST/PAGE 9

Parent-Teacher collaboration under the new normal

By IMELDA N. CABAHUG-BAGUIO, MAEM Principal I Biga Elementary School Biga, Lugait, Misamis Oriental

EDUCATING children has become a tricky challenge for both teachers and parents under the new normal.

The impact brought about by the corona virus pandemic or what we call Covid-19 gas greatly changed things are done in our educational system.

It’s obvious to note that the pandemic has caught us off guarded and it severely impacted education practices, not only in this country but globally.

As we enter the 2020–2021 school year, teachers, students and parents are embarking on a new journey with unforeseeable challenges. With these new challenges, it’s more important than ever that teachers and parents collaborate to help their children progress without delay.

Prior to COVID, parent-teacher relationships may have been tense for some, so how does one navigate this new dynamic in the time of COVID-19?

1. 1, Take advantage of free learning resources. Teachers can access various webinar series for expertise on a plethora of topics to help better themselves, their students, and their communication with parents 2. K e e p a n o p e n l i n e o f communication. Parents must take on a teaching role at home now, and teachers must remain patient and understanding.

The learning curve will be hard for everyone involved including the students.

When a student is learning a new concept or skill, the teacher is a huge propelling force through their journey. Teachers can assist parents in this new role through keeping an open line of communication.

Offering means of contact such as email, phone, or any messenger service or portal will help prepare parents to take on the teacher persona without feeling stranded.

3. Create a sense of community for all. As we embrace the “new normal” together, teachers can create a sense of community for both students and their parents. Group emails, interactive activities, Zoom meetings, and town hall meetings are all ways teachers can help to facilitate an open dialogue and feeling of community among their students and their parents at a distance.

4. Honesty is always the best policy.

Although it may be cliché, we are all in this together. If teachers remain honest and open about their experience, how students are handling their workload and practice schedules, it’s easier to remain on task. The same goes for the parents. If parents remain honest with the teachers, the teachers can pivot if needed and help their students along accordingly.

5. Offer encouragement and a helping hand. “You’re doing great! Is there anything I can assist with?” and “How can we best meet our goals?” are two questions that can revolutionize the parent-teacher relationship. When a parent is confused or challenged with a task, it’s best to ask how we can clear up confusion together. Parents may feel helpless and alone in the virtual-schooling process even if there are virtual resources available. Meeting challenges head on and with a helping hand makes parents feel more comfortable and collaborative.

6. Provide the right technology and learning tools when possible. Teachers can recommend educational tools and products to use at home to support instruction and practice. Such products are imperative to a student’s improvement and a parent’s ability to aid. Utilizing the right technology at a young age fortifies a student’s craft and development.

7. Set up regular check-ins with both students and parents. Allocating a set time to check in with parents on a regular basis can help prevent any issues and develop a positive rapport. Setting aside 25–30 minutes to speak with parents and a student will help the student learn how to check in on themselves and keep track of their own progress throughout the year. Everyone wants to succeed so creating grounding moments where students, parents and teachers can levelset is ideal for a positive experience.

It’s easy to point a finger and get frustrated especially during a time in which everyone is tense or stressed out.

As we head into the new school year, it is important for both parents and teachers to stay grounded, calm, and understanding.

Although it will be tough, parents and teachers ultimately have the same goal, which is to have their children/students succeed.

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Cebu Landmasters’ 9-month sales up by 14% year-on-year L EADING developer in VisMin Cebu Landmasters Inc (CLI) posted Php 10.5 billion reservation sales in the first nine months of the year, a 14 percent increase year-on-year. The sustained demand is a welcome news for the industry and a strong validation of CLI’s housing leadership in the Vismin market.

CLI is on pace to surpass its 2019 sales performance in spite of the challenges brought about by the 2020 pandemic.

The listed company registered P3.1 billion reservation sales in the third quarter of 2020.

CLI homes from Php 1.5 million to Php 3 million that carry the popular economic brand Casa Mira accounted for 62 percent of the 9-month take-up. This was followed by the company’s mid-market Garden Series units at 24 percent.

Focused on economic and mid-range markets in the Visayas and Mindanao, CLI attributed 48 percent of sales to its projects in Cebu; 21 percent, to Iloilo; 13 percent, to Cagayan de Oro; 12 percent, to Bacolod.

CLI Executive Vice President and chief operating officer Franco Soberano observed: “Demand for CLI housing has remained strong despite the pandemic. And, we attribute this to our focus in meeting the needs of our buyers in each of the fifteen key VisMin cities we serve in terms of product, service and pricing, and making use of our wide sales and construction networks

throughout the region.”

In the first nine months of the year, the listed company launched five projects worth Php 5.5 billion ensuring sustained growth by also expanding to Iloilo and Bohol, which are new CLI locations. CLI’s Casa Mira developments have been exceeding sales targets. CLI has sold 68 percent of Casa Mira Iloilo’s 1,188 units.

Casa Mira Towers CDO and a new phase of Casa Mira South in Cebu sold out within weeks after their public offerings.

Velmiro Greens Bohol, launched early this year, is also 86 percent sold. Velmiro communities appeal to mid-market buyers and have house-and-lot units ranging from Php 3.1 to Php 4 million.

Even before the onset of the pandemic, CLI had been digitizing its sales platform to ensure strong connectivity to both buyers and agents. During the lockdown period, it launched its Buy-AHome Microsite providing sales partners quick access to new project inventories and promotions. The company responded more efficiently to buyer inquiries over social media through the CLIO Facebook chatbot.

It also maintained strong ties with buyers through the CLI Masters Portal, an app through which homeowners can track their payment status, learn the latest promos, and be updated with CLI’s projects.

With an average price of P2.6 million per unit, Cebu Landmasters has sold 4,000 units to date, making it the largest residential developer in the Visayas and Mindanao. “We

Velmiro Greens Bohol launched early this year is now 86% sold out. CLI’s Velmiro communities cater to midmarket buyers and have house-and-lot units ranging from Php 3.1 to Php 4 million.

are always mindful of finding and serving the market segments where real estate demand is strongest. And our goal is to always remain close and fulfill the needs of our customers no matter the circumstance,” says Franco Soberano.

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A new phase in Casa Mira South in Cebu was sold out within weeks from launching.

Casa Mira communities have 60% open space and generous amenities such as a chapel, club house, basketball court, children’s playground and swimming pool. The photo above is the recent construction update of the Casa Mira South club house.

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WITH the rush to secure effective vaccines for the world's affected population, Covid-19 pandemic will likely become endemic, health experts say.

However, as endemic, covid-19 will continue to exist just like other viruses for years and years, and years.

The vaccine — be it remdesivir, or that certain brand from Germany, or from China — will likely stop the infection, covid-19

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Who's your hero?

Think a minute… One of the most famous Italians in the 20th century was Benito Mussolini, known to his people as Il Duce, which simply means The Leader.

His charisma was almost like a movie star rather than a government leader, even though his charm was bathed in blood and violence.

The popularity of Muss olini was t r u ly phenomenal. He transformed Italy into a spectacular show of national pride, parades, military power, and music.

Mussolini regularly stood on his balcony with thousands of people below cheering and worshipping him at the height of his power. Parents would hold their children up to see their mighty leader.

To young men he seemed to be the perfect example of a real man, fearless and tough; and to young women he represented both seduction and security in one.

Italians, and even citizens of other countries, asked for the autograph of Mussolini the superstar. One of these fans sent Mussolini a photo hoping he would sign it, but he rejected his admirer’s

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JHAN TIAFAU HURST request. However, Mussolini would likely have signed it had he known who this fan would become. For this young man who worshipped Mussolini as his hero did follow in his steps, until one day these two terrible dictators stood side by side: Benito Mussolini and Adolf Hitler, two of the most evil leaders in all of history.

We become, now and forever, like the people we admire and want to be like.

The great British author C.S. Lewis wrote: “It’s a serious thing to live in a world of possible gods and goddesses...All day long, in one way or another, we are helping each other become HERO/PAGE 11

will continue circulating as endemic.

Endemic refers to a disease or infectious agent's constant presence, or the usual prevalence in a population.

Classic example is varicella zoster - the virus that causes chickenpox - is considered to be endemic.

It is easily controlled and mitigated through highly effective vaccine.

While it is unclear for now just how effective a

covid-19 vaccine would be, it is an important step in reducing the spread, just as the flu shot that minimizes influenza cases each year.

Smallpox is the only disease in history that has been completely eradicated through an effective vaccine.

While the idea of Covid-19 as an endemic a bit scary, treatments are now evolving, and therefore C ovid -19 would likely become an ordinary flu— common, yet treatable.

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Significant gains in Muntinlupa's fight against COVID 19

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IGNACIO BUNYE Here is a bit of good news from Muntinlupa City. As of last week, Muntinlupa City has recorded the lowest COVID-19 prevalence in Metro Manila and the second lowest active cases in the region, a sharp drop from 768 cases in September 1 to 89 cases as of October 19.

Muntinlupa City Health Officer Dra. Teresa Tuliao reported the improvement in C OVID-19 c as es in the city to Department of Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade, Mayor Jaime Fresnedi, and members of the local task force in a virtual meeting last October 20.

Tugade, a long time

resident of Ayala Alabang, was the cabinet member designated by the IATF to monitor Muntinlupa’s health system performance, critical care capacity, and stringent compliance to surveillance, isolation, and treatment protocols. Tugade lauded Muntinlupa’s strategies towards the fight against COVID-19 and vowed to continue to support the city’s COVID-19 response efforts.

Tuliao said the recovery rate has further improved to 94.80%, an all-time high since the start of the pandemic.

Also, Muntinlupa City now has the second lowest active cases in NCR following the Municipality of Pateros with over 49 active cases. Tuliao reported no COVID-19related fatality last week.

The local health officer noted that Muntinlupa earned the lowest prevalence among Metro Manila cities with a rate of 0.16. The city’s prevalence rate or the number of cases over the total population is better than the ‘acceptable rate’ of 1.0.

As of October 19, the doubling time in Muntinlupa

City was at 17.94 days.

Doubling time refers to the number of days for COVID-19 cases to double in number. The standard rate of transmission should be at 7-30 days to be considered decelerating.

Tu l i a o s a i d t h e improvement can be attributed to the city’s holistic approach i n c u r bi n g C OV I D - 1 9 which include surveillanceisolation-treatment strategies, intensified targeted mass testing, contact tracing, psycho-social interventions, and massive information drives, among others.

Muntinlupa CHO has conducted at least 18,944 swab tests as of October 19, equivalent to 3.50% of the city’s population. The city surpassed the national target of testing two percent of the population.

Recently, the 144-bed “We Heal As One” quarantine facility opened in Pacwood Site, Barangay Tunasan for COVID-19 positive, suspect cases, and residents who have undergone swabbing tests. Each isolation room has a comfort room, air-

conditioning unit, and supplies. Occupants are provided COVID-19 essentials bag consisting of a hygiene kit, vitamins, medicine, thermometer, bedsheet, pillow blanket, and towels, among others.

Either self-isolation or admission to city isolation facilities is mandatory for anyone who has undergone COVID-19 swab testing i n Mu n t i n l u p a u n d e r C i t y O rd i n a n c e 2 0 2 0 126. Currently, there are 6 occupants in the facility from Barangay Ayala Alabang and Barangay Putatan.

Meanwhile, the Department of Health Metro Manila Center for Health Development also lauded Muntinlupa City as it conferred the latter last October 16 with the COVID-19 Response Service Award.

Mayor Jaime Fresnedi welcomed the improvement of COVID-19 situation in the city highlighting the significant decrease of cases being monitored “from by the hundreds down to the GAINS/PAGE 11

Live under God's providence WE have to remind ourselves strongly about t his f undament a l t r ut h ab out ours elves. That's because we are practically forgetting it and are increasingly suffering the dire consequences.

We h a v e t o l i v e under God's providence, understanding first of all what providence is. Many of us are ignorant of this basic truth, even if in the many fields of human endeavor, we have reached the highest limits.

As our Catechism puts it, prov idence are “t he dispositions by which God guides his creation toward their perfection…By his providence God protects and governs all things which he has made…(n. 302) Furthermore, the Catechism says that “the solicitude of divine providence is concrete and immediate; God cares for all, from the least things to the great events of the world and its history.” (n.

303) We need to understand

that as God’s creatures, our creation is still in the making. We are still being for me d and le d to our perfection, which is none other than to be God’s image and likeness, children of his and sharers of his divine life in the eternity of heaven.

But precisely because of the way God has created us, endowing us with intelligence and will, and giving us his grace, we are meant to correspond to his creative work on us, a work that now includes a redemptive aspect since we messed up the original design God intended for us.

We have to realize then t hat G o d is const ant ly intervening in our lives, a reality that we should always acknowledge and correspond to properly.

This is what is meant by God’s providence over us.

Thus, we should be always aware that we ought to live under God’s providence, corresponding to it as best that we can.

We need to understand that God is always with us

and is actively intervening in our lives. There is nothing in our life where God is not present or where he is inactive. This is the objective truth about God and us, whether we are aware of it or not, believe in it or not.

Obviously, we have to try our best to correspond to God’s constant presence and interventions. That is why, we need to cultivate our spiritual life, our relation with God which is otherwise c a l l e d a s ou r rel i g i on , that has to be constantly nourished through a life of piety that should be kept as vibrant as possible.

Otherwise, there is no other way but to fall into self-indulgence that has no other possible end than tragedy. We would be easy prey to our weaknesses, the many temptations around and sin itself.

That is why the Catechism tells us that “Jesus asks for ch i ld li ke ab and onme nt to the providence of our heavenly Father who takes care of his children’s smallest needs.” (n. 305). We should

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ROY CIMAGALA not dare to live solely on our own, something that we need effort to uphold, since our tendency is to think that we can simply be on our own.

This basic truth about our need to live under God’s providence should be inculcated on everyone as early as possible, giving out the appropriate means to make this ideal a reality.

As the day wears on, we should be asking questions like, “Lord, what do you want me to do now, etc.?”

What definitely a wonderful world we would have if all of us learn to live under God’s providence!

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Konnichiwa, Bai: FamilyMart Goes to Cebu

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EADS up, Cebuanos!

FamilyMart is opening in Cebu with three new unique outlets offering the best and newest of its Japanese food selection in a safer and more accessible way.

Starting October 28, new FamilyMart stores at Phoenix V. Rama, Phoenix Banilad stations, and a stand-alone outlet in Banawa, will be offering FamilyMart Philippines’ best-selling products, including onigiri, ramen, Japanese sandwiches, and the Coffee Creations line.

“There has been a clamor from our loyal customers in Cebu. After we have successfully built up the brand in Metro Manila with the opening of generation 2 stores, and our shift to food ser vice, we are now ready to bring the best of FamilyMart to the Queen City of the South.

Made possible through our franchisees, we will innovatively showcase our blockbuster products to Cebuanos in the most convenient and safest format possible,” FamilyMart

Philippines General Manager Bernard Suiza said. “This is our way of providing our business partners another channel for added revenue, while offering more value to customers as we bring our stores closer to more communities,” he added.

To address safety concerns and help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, FamilyMart is adopting a unique customer experience for its Cebu stores with a new retail format. Featuring compact stores ideal for get-and-go transactions, customers who wish to avail of any of its Japanese food offerings and premium-quality convenience store items only need to shop through the window, while motorists do not even need to get out of their cars as Phoenix and FamilyMart personnel will assist them throughout their transactions.

The opening of the stores inside strategic Phoenix locations also provides more convenience to customers as they may easily complete

their daily errands— gassing up, buying food and convenience store products—all in one place. For added convenience, FamilyMart stores in Cebu will also cater to the bills payment needs of Cebuanos through the

Posible devices available to accommodate safe and convenient digital payment transactions.

FamilyMart Philippines is a subsidiary company acquired by Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, Inc. in 2017. Last year,

the brand opened the biggest FamilyMart store in the Philippines in Udenna Tower, BGC, Taguig where it introduced new Japanese snack onigiri and meals like ramen and donburi.

Also in 2019, it launched its award-winning coffee

line in partnership with another Japanese brand, UCC, called Coffee Creations. This year, it has introduced FamilyMart on Wheels and an online ordering and delivery system to cope with the effects of the pandemic.

FamilyMart opens three new compact stores in Cebu, offering a unique customer experience in response to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic

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Suzuki's Gujarat Plant in India Achieves Accumulated Automobile Production of 1 Million Units

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UZUKI Motor Gujarat Private Limited (SMG), a subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation for the production of automobiles in India, has achieved accumulated automobile production of 1 million units on 21 October 2020. SMG becomes the fastest production site of Suzuki to reach 1 million units in just 3 years and 9 months since starting production in February 2017.

SMG started production of Baleno in February 2017, followed by the production of Swift in January 2018, and subsequently started production for exports in March 2018. In January 2019, the second

production site, B Plant, and the Powertrain Plant started operation to meet the growing needs in India and abroad.

In FY2019, Suzuki sold approximately 1.44 million units (82% year-on-year), and produced approximately 1.58 million units (85% year-on-year) in India, of which SMG accounted for 25% of production units in India at approximately 410,000 units (141% yearon-year). Suzuki will continue its production activities to meet customer needs through securing safety by thoroughly conducting preventive measures against the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.

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1 Millionth Model Baleno

Suzuki Rides Ahead of the Pack with the Addition of 4 New Models in Their 2020-2021 Line-up The pandemic has given us an environment where everything seemed to restrict us from going on in our lives. Suzuki goes forward from this crisis by helping people progress with their lives through the launch of its 20202021 new motorcycles.

Acknowledging the Filipinos interest in the scooter category - Suzuki launches 2 scooters that they will surely love.

Riders are also looking for higher cc models and thus, the brand releases 2 backbone models.

Burgman Street A premium and welldesigned Maxi Scooter that has the perfect blend of sophistication, comfort and practicality giving you a smart and luxurious ride from the lineage of the globally known

Burgman defining urban smart riding, the Burgman Street runs is equipped with advanced technology giving you a safe and comfortable ride on a premium designed body.

The Burgman Street is powered by an all aluminium 4-stroke, single cylinder, 125cc fuelinjected Suzuki Eco Performance engine making it powerful and fuel-efficient generating 53.50km/L* fuel efficiency (*based on World Motorcycle Test Cycle).

It boasts of a Combined Brake System providing superior running performance and control.

It sports a full digital instrument panel with a Digital Clock providing real time information adding convenience to your daily ride, a Fuel

Gauge showing accurate fuel status so you can plan your trips accordingly, an Oil Change Indicator reminding the rider to change the engine oil at the preset kilometer and Dual Trip Meter which easily keeps track of the distance between trips and measures the fuel-efficiency. It also comes with a 2L Lidded Front Glove Box with Optional USB Charger for convenience wherever you go.

The Burgman Street has an Integrated Engine Start and Kill Switch allowing for a single push starter switch to fire up the engine and turn it off easily and a One Push Central Locking for safety.

The Burgman Street, like its higher displacement brothers is

designed signifying luxury.

It has an LED Headlight, Position Lamp and Tail Lamp that enhance rider visibility at night. Its Body Mounted Windscreen is inspired from European Maxi scooters which helps reduce wind drag improving aerodynamics.

It features an upward muffler design that enhances its sporty and premium look. The chrome accent body parts made the Burgman Street more elegant.

The Burgman Street has 21L Underseat Compartment that is spacious enough for personal belongings.

It has an Elevated Seat that promoting ease for long rides and a comfortable Floorboard for a more flexible foot position. It also has Dual

Utility Hooks for added convenience.

The Burgman Street comes in two elegant colors - the Metallic Matte Fibroin Gray and Glass Sparkle Black and is priced handsomely at Php 76,900 available in stores this November.

Skydrive Crossover The Suzuki Skydrive Crossover is equipped with a 113cc engine carrying the brand's signature Suzuki Eco Performance Fuel Injection technology to deliver maximum power at optimum fuel-efficiency.

This scooter is also stylish with features that are very edgy and nimble. The decals represent a more aggressive, sporty and adventurous impression.

It has a Full Digital Instrument Panel for easy handling without

compromising the visibility of information with a trip-meter, digital clock, speedometer and battery voltage indicator for convenience. To complete the overall sporty look, the Suzuki Skydrive Crossover has colored brake caliper and suspension.

The Skydrive Crossover offers a versatile ride that is safe and comfortable to take you on different roads with features that are first in the Philippine scooter category. It has semiblock tires which deliver great performance on both paved and unpaved roads. It also boasts of a sport touring handle bar for easy and relaxed riding position. To make it more user-friendly and comfortable for riders, the SUZUKI/PAGE 11

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Challenges of a school leader in the new normal education

By NYMPHA BASA YAMIT Head Teacher III Sixto A. Abao National High School Hubangon, Mahinog, Camiguin

Education is key for generations of Filipinos to become full-fledged, productive members of society. This is why we should be looking at how the nation has come back to school.

We are beset by challenges as we come closer to that date. As of the recent hearing of the Senate Committee on Basic Education, Arts and Culture, 10 million learners—or 36 percent of potential enrollees—

have signed up for the school year 2020-2021.

To address quarantine issues, the Department of Education (DepEd) will implement online learning resources such as the DepEd Commons website, which already has 8 million users.

Concurrent with this, TV and radiobased solutions will also be launched in areas with limited access to the Internet, through the implementation

of RA 8375, which allots 15 percent of the total daily air t6ime in a broadcast network to child-friendly content.

Teachers will also be trained to use these new avenues for education.

And it all comes down to two major concerns: Internet connectivity, and the issue of the curriculum and educational materials that have to be adapted for use with a blended learning environment.

Education and the New Normal JUVY R. MALALIS Silangit National High School Silangit, Tangub City

E du c at or f ore s e e t h at ‘normal’ isn’t coming back, that everybody is being born into a new normal: a new kind of society, a new relationship to the earth, a new experience of being human. Before the onset of th (Covid-19), “21st century knowledge and skills,” is defined as the 21st century competencies — critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity.

H o w e v e r, w i t h t h e coronavirus pandemic, it has now a new catchword “the new normal”.

What has become ‘normal’? The lockdowns, quarantines, masks, washing hands, taking

vitamins and nutrient-rich food to nurture health, covering a coughing mouth and sneezing nose, physical distancing, and the omnipresent support technology are a “must” to continue for a lifetime.

These and more compose the new normal. Various organizations/companies are resorting to virtual private networks and voiceover protocols, especially that meetings, negotiations, consultations are mostly virtual.

Department of Education or DepEd sets strictly a school’s term format. All schools require blended or purely on-line courses.

Training in using teaching and learning platforms are available for both teachers and students. DepEd continues to issue notices much like the March 22, 2 0 2 0 not i c e of Ind i a’s secretar y of HE sent to India’s HEIs. The said notice suggested to the teaching and research academics “to utilize this lockdown period for various academic activities including (a) online content development, online teaching and online evaluation, (b) prepare lesson plan and develop instructional materials and (c) carry on research, write articles and prepare innovative questions or

question bank, etc.”

Furthermore, that te a ch e rs an d s tu d e nt s effectively utilize e-learning platforms which include massive open online courses.

Teaching and learning platforms. Philippineswise, are available on-line educational platforms. One is the DepEd Commons accessible on Globe or TMpowered smartphones free of data charges and which is also accessible to private schools’ students. Because of the Covid-19 movement restrictions, “the DepEd has been encouraging students to continue their learning online whileothers are in blended learning.”

Effective remote teaching strategies

By AIDA G. GALOPE, PhD Head Teacher III Dulong Elementary School Dulong,Libertad,Misamis Oriental

HUMANITY did not see it coming nor prepared to contain the devastation it has brought in many aspect of our existence.

The corona virus 2019 pandemic, or what we call now as Covid-19, invariably changes a lot of things in our lives.

With classes throughout the country have already started, both public and private schools laid down new strategies or modalities to effectively enhance distance learning especially in the elementary and high school levels given their handicaps in the use of modern gadgets and its nuances which have been relatively new among those in the countryside.

The need for social distance and to handle the pandemic responsibly means many students are learning over the internet. For educators, that means a tight focus on a newly-critical field: remote teaching and learning.

Eventually, however, most students will return to the physical classroom and when they do so, the transition will be crucial for both teachers and students to maintain continuity and reduce both academic regression and psychological duress.

Here are some tips to help you craft a better virtual learning experience for your students that you can take back into the classroom when we (finally) can safely do so.

Five effective remote teaching strategies: 1. Lesson Segmenting. In short, segment activities and lessons to fit your students. Depending on the age, content, home life, and a million other factors, students have a wide range of attention spans. If you can segment lessons in a way that is accessible to students, you’ll have

a much higher chance of engaging your virtual classroom during synchronous learning.

2. Be intentional in the beginning, middle, and end. Each lesson, no matter the length, should remain tightly focused on the learning objective itself. While hour-long, in-school classes allow for more debate and back-and-forth, it’s not as effective in a synchronous online learning environment. In a physical classroom, the beginning, middle, and end also play important roles but with more flexibility and more opportunities for different kinds of collaboration. That said, when you begin to see lessons in three ‘acts’ while teaching digitally, that kind of framing can be useful in a brick-and-mortar classroom as well.

3. Ongoing formative assessment.

Depending on the software you’re using, you may have more or fewer options for interactive lessons. The more that your students are interacting with the content, the better chances they’ll retain information once the lesson is over.

Having your students create ‘things,’ answer questions, and even interact with each other are all useful. Acquaint yourself with the software you have access to and see what you can do about getting everyone engaged. Using ongoing formative assessment–with tools like Loop, for example–can represent a core remote teaching strategy that you can eventually carry over into the physical classroom.

4. Make learning objectives accessible to students. One easy remote teaching strategy anyone can use is accessibility: make sure every student knows what they’re learning and that what they’re learning is accessible to

them (that is, within their Zone of Proximal Development). If what you’re teaching is important, accessible, and brief, it has a better chance of being mastered in any classroom–remote or otherwise. But it’s especially important to save the complex thought experiments for in-person courses or supported asynchronous courses.

5. Adaptable curriculum and instruction. Another remote teaching strategy that will carry over into the physical classroom involves your own mindset and approach to teaching: Show flexibility and humor–even when it’s difficult. Remote teaching and learning is new to many of us, and (especially in an uncertain world) getting overwhelmed is easy. Modeling a growth mindset for students–responding to uncertainty and difficulties with flexibility and humor–can help students develop ‘soft skills’ more important than the content itself.

Learning entirely through remote teaching is new to most students and teachers but that’s just the way it’s going to be for the foreseeable future. Dive in and learn what you can so that you can remain an effective teacher. Everything else will pass, but the well-being of students during this time–psychologically and intellectually–will continue to affect them (for better or for worse) for years.

Over time, we will find ways to make remote teaching easier on teachers and remote learning easier for students. In the meantime, take it upon yourself to keep abreast of the newest developments in eLearning and take care of yourself as a teacher in the process. When we all return to the classroom, your teaching– and student learning–can have a more seamless and efficient transition.

New normal modalities of learnings

By REYNARD J. LOSPE Teacher III RE Ecleo Elementary School

The Department of Education’s (DepEd) battle cry “Sulong Edukalidad” adheres to the Basic Education Learning Continuity Plan for School Year 2020-2021, which was approved by the InterAgency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases on May 11 — initially announcing the opening of classes on August 24 but moving it to to October 5 due to the alarming rise in the number of people infected with Covid-19.

The pandemic, as pointed out by DepEd, has brought changes to the lives and activities of the human race worldwide in ways that were never imagined or expected. The unprecedented situation brought about challenges

and opportunities to the different sectors of the community and society.

Fa c e - t o - f a c e interactions and social gatherings are limited, so DepEd, with its main goal to deliver accessible and quality education to Filipino learners, firmly reiterates that education must continue despite the pandemic. Hence, distance learning is implemented with the blended learning approach through which learners may learn from online, television, radio and printed materials.

Distance learning refers to the learning modality w h e re l e a r n i n g t a k e s place between the teacher and the learner who are remote from each other during the actual period of instruction.

Safety of students

By EL M. DELA CRUZ, PhD Teacher III Lugait Senior High School

School safety is defined as schools and school-related activities where students are safe from violence, bullying, harassment, and substance use. Safe schools promotes the protection of students from violence, exposure to weapons and threats, theft, bullying, and the sale or use of illegal su b st an c e s on s ch o ol grounds.

Safe schools promotes the protection of students from violence, exposure to weapons and threats, theft, bullying, and the sale or use of illegal substances on school grounds. School safety is linked to improved student and school outcomes. In particular, emotional and physical safety in school are related to academic performance.

At the same time, students who are victims of physical

or emotional harassment or who are involved in the sale or use of illegal substances on school grounds are at risk for poor attendance, course failure and dropout.

Back-to-school doesn't have to mean back-toworrying. Though safety inside your child's school is ultimately the responsibility of the principal and school staff, parents can take a few basic steps to ensure a safe school experience, too.

L e ar n t h e s ch o ol ' s emergency procedures.

E me rge nc y pl ans and phone numbers are usually included in school handbooks and posted in classrooms. Taking a few extra minutes to familiarize yourself and your child with emergency information can give him the confidence he needs to act quickly in emergency situations.

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for growth and sustainable development, a trigger for good governance, and a template of a very peaceful environment.

He also reiterated that TFBM, with the support of t h e 5 6 gove r n m e nt agencies, local government units of Marawi and Lanao del Sur, traditional leaders, civil society organizations, and non-government organizations is certain and committed to ensure that the rehabilitation will be completed by December 2021.

"I am certain that with the support of everybody we will be able to ensure that Marawi will rise as a prosperous city again as committed by our beloved President," he said.

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expecting to harvest up to eight metric tons of palay per hectare using hybrid seeds. “ Tulong-tulong, tayo po ay babangon mula sa pandemyang ito, at nang muling makabangon din ang ating ekonomiya (With each other’s support, we will rise from this pandemic and get our economy going again),” Dar said.

In a statement, DA-13 executive director Abel James Monteagudo said the agency has intensified the campaign for the wider adoption of hy brid rice technolog y among the local farmers in Caraga.

The campaign also aims to support the national goal for making the country rice self-sufficient, he added.

Data provided by DA-13 showed that the region has 108,850 hectares of land devoted to rice farming. Of the total hectarage, 53,206 hectares are classified as

PCOO’s Andanar brings ‘BIDA Solusyon’ to Impasugong, Bukidnon IMPASUGONG, Bukidnon— Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar on Friday brings the ‘BIDA Solusyon’ to Impasugong town in Bukidnon province with perfect timing, just as the town celebrates its Indigenous Peoples Day. Together with partner government agencies, Andanar explained the basics of the ‘BIDA’ concept by encouraging the public to regularly adopt the minimum health standards as a behavioral lifestyle as we course through the new normal.

“BIDA Solusyon is really a big help to the national government in explaining to the people on what should be done so we can prevent COVID-19. This is also important so we can continue on our activities as well as proceed with our functions in developing our town.

We definitely could not let COVID-19 defeat us,” the Secretary said.

BIDA Solusyon is a social

and behavior change campaign that encourages the practice of regular handwashing and facemask-wearing to lower the chances of coronavirus spread.

The PCOO chief explained that the acronym “BIDA” stands for B-Bawal ang walang mask or not wearing of a mask is prohibited; I stands for I-sanitize ang mga kamay, iwas hawak sa mga bagay or always wash or sanitize and avoid touching things; D-Dumistansya ng isang metro or maintain a distance of at least one meter; and A-Alamin ang totoong impormasyon or know the correct information and updates about the pandemic.

Likewise, Dr. Beverly Lorraine Ho, Health Promotion and Communication Service chief of the Department of Health, emphasized that wearing masks and observance of physical distancing can help prevent further transmission of COVID-19.

She described the results of recent studies showing

irrigated; 51,373 hectares are rain-fed, and 4,273 are upland.

In 2019, 5,063 hectares were devoted to hybrid rice farming in the region with an average yield of 4.6 metric tons (MT) of harvest per hectare and a total production of 23,754 MT. The number of hectares planted with hybrid rice is still small compared to the areas devoted to other rice varieties such as certified seeds, good seeds, and those considered as seeds saved by

farmers in their homes.

The area devoted to certified seeds in the region last year accounted for 85,823 hectares but only gained a 3.8 MT average yield per hectare.

A total of 42,475 hectares were also planted with good seeds last year with only 3.4 MT average yield per hectare.

Rice farms planted with seeds saved by farmers accounted for 14,526 hectares in 2019 with the lowest average yield of 3.4 MT per hectare. (PNA)

MaNHS –A Pearl In a Clam By: MELENDE B. CATID, PhD

The image of the school speaks on the quality of the School Head in his demonstration of transforming the school into a garden of learning. It is the embodiment of his vision in the making-over of the grassy ground into a well- manicured lawn of academic excellence. This impression is radically the focus of every school leader in his passion to be of good service in the department being served.

Upon my entrance to Matangad National High School three years back, in my third assignment as a principal, I considered it as a tiny pearl set in a half way- opened clam.

It has shown a gleam. It has shown a gem.

It was mantled with the moving fingers of teachers which added the loveliness of it all. As I looked at it, I wondered what else could I do to leave a flag of legacy on the guyot (an underwater mountain) cladding the pearl in a clam.

The first thing I did was the setting of meeting with parents and the rest of the stakeholders discussing with them my plans as well as catering any suggestion from them and the presentation of my long range plan for the school. The meeting reaped with fruitful signs of support which gave light of hope that signaled for a good start of my journey. In a moderate pace the enhancement of the school premises was made possible. These include : the painting of the classroom walls in and out; concreting of the perimeter fence at the

back side to a height which could defy the observed problem among students who escaped classes by jumping over the fence previously ; installing a Reading clinic as a comfortable lounge for students identified as nonreaders. Moreover, the guard house was seen to be improved for safety reason. Hence, in a month of working, it was finally done with enhanced ambiance furnished with the needed accessories for school guard use.

To improve the students’ performance in school, the installation of the Complete Circuit Television (CCTV) with eight (8) channels worth 48,000 PhP was made possible as well, where in the school guard could monitor the accustomed “going out” of students especially the reported questionable groupings at the back side of the school. The latest project being accomplished is the construction of the school gate which, in no doubt, astounds any on-lookers. The seemingly wrinkled gate now rejuvenated with millennial look. Its twenty- two long years of service fades the glory that it had before and now metamorphosed into a magnificent land mark of Matangad National High School.

Matangad National school which I described previously as a pearl in a halfway opened clam is presently gleaming into a fully- opened clam. Visit Matangad National High School now and you will see the legacy I meant to be.

that wearing a mask reduces transmission by 96 percent for N95 masks and 67 percent for non-N95 masks, while the observance of physical distancing by one meter can reduce the chance of transmission by 82 percent with protection increasing as distance is lengthened. Dr. Ho also emphasized that face shields should not be used as substitute for face masks and should only be used in addition to masks as added protection.

Impasugong mayor Anthony Uy, meanwhile, announced that the town has just been declared COVIDfree because those who were infected had recovered from the dreaded disease.

“We have been battling COVID-19 for almost eight months. We only had five COVID cases when we started receiving LSIs and ROFs, and we thanked DSWD for the never-ending support, especially during those times.

Now, Impasugong town is COVID-free,” the mayor said.

Acknowledging mayor Uy’s gratitude, Assistant Secretary Rhea Peñaflor of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced that the Department will soon resume its validation phase for the

third-round of assessment of “Listahanan” to make sure that those unregistered poor households will be included in DSWD’s list of qualified beneficiaries for its different social protection programs and services.

Consequently, Philippine Information Agency DirectorGeneral Ramon Cualoping III who also graced Impasugong town’s IP Day celebration, said the government’s effort to #ExplainExplainExplain has been gaining momentum as it brings the government closer to the people.

“Based on the directive of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, the national government should be brought right into our doorsteps so we can also give you all the initiatives and programs of the Duterte administration,” Cualoping said. (RLRB/PIA Bukidnon) EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH ABSOLUTE SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That the late EDI A. LEONG died intestate on January 12, 2012 with last known residence at Iligan City, Philippines; that at the time of his death, the decedent left the following real property with TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-37,055 situated in the Barrio of Tubod, City of Iligan, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED (1,500) SQUARE METERS, more or less and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF EDI A. LEONG, filed by the heirs of EDI A. LEONG, per DOC #12; PAGE #3; BOOK #9; Series of 2019 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. ALFREDO R. BUSICO.

That the late CATALINA A. CABACTULAN who died on March 25, 2014 at J.R Borja General Hospital, Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City, died intestate, without Will or Testament, and without any outstanding debts in favor of any person or entity; time of his death he left a certain parcels of land with Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-157407 situated at Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City, Lot 1467-A-6,Psd-10-04-043122, Portion of Lot: 1467-A,Psd-10-004249 and Transfer Certificate of Tile No. T-157408 situated at Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City, Lot 1467-A-7,Psd-10-04-043122, Portion of Lot 1467-A, Psd-10-004294 and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH ABSOLUTE SALE, filed by the heirs of CATALINA A. CABACTULAN, in favor CLAUDIO C. CABAHUG, Per DOC #405;PAGE#81;BOOK #LXXXIII; Series of 2019 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. EDDIE C. CUARESMA.

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Discovering Fresh Experiences in the New Normal

DANIEL MATSUNAGA

IF THERE’S anything 2020 has taught us, it’s that sometimes we just need to see things with a fresh perspective.

While embracing a new normal, people at home -- in the Philippines and throughout the world -began trying new things.

Suddenly, friends became bakers. Some turned into barbers and beauticians.

Others, gardeners. And let’s not forget the Tik-

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From new discoveries that help people become better versions of themselves, or honing in on skills that can be used to contribute/ help other people, Heineken celebrates all the new experiences (or creative skills) people have gained from living under lockdown. There’s always something worth celebrating in life.

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Unforgettable in its iconic green bottle with a red star, Heineken is a world-class, premium quality beer brand, beloved for its refreshingly balanced taste. True to its open-minded, cosmopolitan, and witty personality, Heineken has been inviting the Gen Zs and the Millennials of the world to take on a new approach to life. Life has made us all slow down a bit, take a step back, find new ways to connect, and see things through a fresh perspective (even when things are not so favorable). It all comes down to what you make

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of it, and sometimes all it takes is a fresh perspective to create a #FreshExperience.

Although we do things in isolation, sharing our experiences with friends and family makes them even better.

The #freshexperience campaign inspired a lot of social media influencers to share their stories. Check out these five coping mechanisms they shared with us: 1. Staying committed to fitness Jumping on the fitness bandwagon, Brazilian model and actor Daniel Matsunaga decided to try a new workout routine, using the keg as workout weights. Camille Co also got creative using Heineken to work out.

“No gym? No weights?

No problem,” she said. All she needed was a 5L keg of Heineken to improvise her home workout. After consuming the Heineken keg with friends, she used it as a substitute for weights. Now that’s taking a Heineken to a new level!

2. Being passionate and pursuing one’s passion Passionate people are ones who always thrive.

They enjoy what they do and nothing can rain on their parade. Most passionate people find purpose because they like

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what they do.

Kerwin King says you might be feeling stuck at home right now, but he’s learned there’s always a fresh experience waiting to be discovered. He’s been keeping busy, inseparable from his gadgets, plants and his adorable fluffy cat. From photography to creating digital art, singing and even plant parenting -- he's got his hands full, keeping busy with his favorite and newly discovered hobbies almost every single day. He has

recently found time to reconnect with two of his old passions: collecting comic books and vinyl records! He won us over with the photo he posted of him finishing reading a comic book in one sitting, while listening to one of his favorite artists and enjoying a Heineken. What a refreshing way to spend time at home!

Dominic Roque is the perfect example of discovering and pursuing one’s passion. He says he misses the racetrack, but he channeled his energy into his newfound love for photography - something he can surely use to help build his business. When he started his company, Domo Caps, he learned that there’s always a fresh experience waiting to be discovered. The business has now grown more than he ever expected it to, and he is exploring different ways to be productive.

He says that even though we can’t go out like we used to, he always enjoys ending his busy days with a Heineken!

3. Appreciating the simple things in life Mike Miguel loves surrounding himself—and his feed—with plants.

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his “inner plantito” again.

He had gotten so caught up with the city life ever since he moved to Manila that he had forgotten how therapeutic it was to be one with nature.

Sometimes one just needs to take a step back from busy city life, and do things at a slower pace to gain the fresh perspective needed to have a fresh experience.

Here’s to rediscovering fresh experiences, and celebrating it - with a Heineken!

4. Spotting opportunities to enhance relationships Degee Razon decided to help his mom out with the current boom in the plant business. He was excited to discover that a lot of his friends find joy and comfort in taking care of plants. He helped the business increase its financial gains, but the real benefit was growing closer to his mom. Sometimes it’s all about finding a way to connect to loved ones in a way we never knew we could.

5. Focusing on selfimprovement When one pushes oneself to keep learning, that’s when a person becomes a better version of himself/herself.

Vladimir Grand says he is not the type of person who’s fond of reading books…He shared, “it takes me forever to finish one.” But with extra time on his hands, he did his best to read more.

He improved his English vocabulary and pronunciation through reading, but he says reading books also taught him to be more patient, persevering, and organized.

So keep on creating, exploring, learning, connecting… loving and discovering fresh experiences.

Regardless of the situation, it’s possible to keep enjoying new fresh experiences every day! How are you coping with the new normal? We want to hear from you. Share your new learning/hobby/ trip/experience on your IG feed with us today, and add the hashtags #HeinekenPH and #FreshExperience in the caption, and tag us @ heineken_ph.

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a person of great goodness or horrible evil…There are no ‘ordinary’ people.

You have never talked to a mere ‘mortal’…Every person we meet, joke with, work with, marry, mistreat, and ignore will become either everlasting horrors of evil or everlasting heroes of godly nature and goodness.”

So what kind of person do you want to become forever?

Where do you want to live for all eternity: with God or without Him? In Heaven or in Hell? Remember, Jesus makes it crystal clear that we all live forever since God created us in His likeness as living, eternal souls. The only person worthy of being your hero whom you worship and follow is your Creator, Savior, and Lord. Won’t you ask Jesus to forgive you for living your wrong, sinful

way? You must also ask Him to take full charge of your heart and daily way of living.

It is the only way you can start becoming more like Him in your character for the rest of this life, and your eternal life after you die. Just think a minute…

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tens”.

However, the local exec warns residents not to be complacent with the positive results. He urged the public to continue to strictly follow minimum health protocols and safety measures such as wearing of face masks, observing physical distancing and washing of hands.

As of October 19, Muntinlupa City has 4,559 confirmed cases with 4,322 recoveries, 89 active cases, 148 reported deaths, 144 susp ect cases, and 402 probable cases.

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Suzuki Skydrive Crossover has a large floorboard, low seat height (740mm) with h i g h g round cl e ar anc e (150mm) with a front disc brake for better stopping power.

The Skydrive Crossover is available in four robust and dynamic colors to choose from - Daytona Yellow, Pearl Ash Blue, Strong Red and Solid Black and is priced at Php 69,900 and will be available in November.

Gixxer 250 Series One for Street, One for Sport - the Gixxer 250 Series is equipped with a newly developed engine in an elegant and aggressive body offering a safe and comfortable ride. These new rides are powered by a newly developed 250cc, SOHC, OilCooled, 4-valve, fuel injected engine equipped with Suzuki Eco Performance (SEP) technology. It has an Oil Cooling System with Electric Fan for an improved cooling performance resulting to higher durability.

Wrapping the powerful engine is a bold, tough, edgy and sharp body shape conveying agility, precision and vitality that gives the Gixxer 250 Series a refined and aggressive look with Sporty LED Headlight and Tail Light. It also has an Inverted Instrument Panel for a more elegant look and better visibility. It features a Dual Exhaust Muffler and has a Split Seat suiting its sporty character ensuring easy access on the ground and for better thigh grip.

With great power and styling, the Gixxer 250 Series also offers a safe a comfortable ride with High Rigidity Frame and Swing Arm to make it more stable and durable. It has a 7-Step Adjustable Rear Suspension for a more comfortable ride.

It sports a Large Diameter Front Disc Brake (300mm) for high braking force and Dual-Channel ABS System

that prevents the wheels from locking up.

The Gixxer 250 is available in Metallic Matte Black and is priced at Php 165,000 while the Gixxer SF250 comes in Special Edition Triton Blue and Silver with an SRP of Php 175,000 and are available in stores in December.

Economy... from page 1

The economy in Region 10 remained to have the seventh biggest share of the nationwide economy at 4.5 percent. Moreover, the region contributed 0.3 percentage point to the Philippine economic growth of 6.0 percent.

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in the country after Bicol Region’s 7.4 percent and National Capital Region’s 7.2 percent.

Davao Region is composed of the provinces of Davao de Oro, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Davao Occidental and Davao City.

Northern Mindanao and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao grew by 5.9 percent, Caraga Region by 5 percent, Zamboanga Peninsula by 4.6 percent and Soccsksargen by 3.5 percent, the lowest in the country.

L a s t Au g u s t , Ma r i a L ourdes L im, Nat iona l Economic Development Authority-Davao Region director said the GRDP target for the region this year has been adjusted to 3.4 percent from the original double digit estimate of 10.5-12.2 percent due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.

Lim said the agency has remained optimistic that the region would still manage to incur a positive growth by the end of this year, owing to its “discipline and resiliency” to adhere to the minimum health standards and to adapt to the “new normal” despite the strain on its overall economic output caused by the pandemic.

She said the agenc y projected an average growth target of 6 percent for the region until the end of the Duterte administration in 2022.

“Now, with COVID-19 pandemic, we have to adjust our growth estimates for this region, and based on our analysis of the impacts of COVID-19 since the first quarter of this year 2020, our projection is that we will be growing by 3.4% for this year,” she said in her report during the virtual launch of Davao Regional Development Plan 2017-2022.

She said the region has been showing a robust growth since 2016.

She hoped the region would manage to continue this momentum despite the crisis that confronted the country, with more investors pouring in fresh investments in the region’s key drivers, including tourism, real estate and agriculture.

“If I may point out, we have said earlier that Davao

Region has been growing at the double digit rates since 2016 and 2017, and we hit 8.6 percent in 2018. We were the second fastest growing region throughout the country and top 1 regional economy in Mindanao,” she said.

The Philippines’ Gross Domestic Product grew by 6 percent last year.

Blessing...

from page 1 inequality, exploitation destroys the will of God. He invoked in one of his prayers: “Involve me, Jesus, with the cause of the poor.

Get me involved with this cause that is yours. Get me involved, get me involved….”

And so, inspired by the Second Vatican Council, Patxi, along with former Marist brothers including Bro. Miguel Angel Remirez, founded the nonprofit Circle of Solidarity, lay community Action in Solidarity and faith-based community Jesus Solidarity in their native Spain, the Philippines, Peru and El Salvador.

L i hu k Pa n a g h iu s a i n C ebu, which celebrated its 25th anniversary last September, is part of the nonprofit network that sent countless young people to school from elementar y to college; built houses, schools, medical clinics and hospitals; generated jobs and livelihood; fed, housed and clothed the sick, the homeless and the elderly.

The C ebu nonprof it has gone a long way from its beginnings when Bro. Miguel flew from Spain to Manila and eventually in Cebu where he learned English and Cebuano. Now based in El Salvador, Bro. Miguel was for decades a familiar figure walking Cebu’s downtrodden streets and teaching in universities.

Grateful parents named their children Miguel after this kindly missionar y who, like Patxi, radiated God’s love for the poor and the marginalized.

With two centers in C ebu City and Talisay, LihukPanaghiusa has produced technical school and university graduates working as engineers, nurses, social workers, teachers, realtors, etc. around the world. Its AlayonPap el created jobs by producing hand-made lamps, boxes, cards, calendars, and other accessories from organic paper. Livelihood programs benefited urban slum dwellers. Lihuk used to have a shelter for homeless children and pre-pandemic, nutrition and feeding programmes for schoolchildren, and other services for the urban poor.

Patxi visited Lihuk but not Action in Solidarity which opened in Davao City several years ago. Helmed by Dina Caballero, AcSol Davao has a thriving scholarship program apart from offering Christian formation and catechesis to millennials and the eldery alike.

For Spanish Alf redo Garcia, international president of Ac t ion in Solidarity, Patxi was an

extraordinary human being.

Gifted with high intellect and multiple talents that included writing prose and poems, a heavenly singing voice matched by prolific mu s i c a l c o mp o s i t i o n s , polyglot and teacher par excellence trained in Europe’s best schools, Patxi could have chosen a comfortable lifestyle.

But Patxi was a man of God, said Alfredo who once immersed with the marginalized in Cebu eking out a living by becoming a basurero himself. Being with Patxi was like being “in a realm where God was present.

He drew the curtain slightly and the Mystery became more perceptible,”Alfredo explained.

Alfredo added that Patxi not only had a long life but one that is “intense and deep”because “he was a man of prayer”through daily prayer and constant practice of discernment that led to a mystical relationship with God. Patxi was also a man of action always for the cause of Jesus. He continued to write until several days before his death, including the daily Living Gospel and the weekly gospel commentary that will continue to be available on social media.

Ve r o n i c a C a b a l e s , president of LihukPanaghiusa who spent years with Patxi in Peru, noted that not a second was ever wasted in the life of Patxi because he was always doing something.

Pat x i h a s pu bl i s h e d a number of books that have become must-read for Christian formation and theology students, including Red Sea, Deep Sea, Cries and Prayers, Salt and Light, Faith and Justice Notebooks, Jesus, Master of Life, to name a few.

“Reading these books reveals a believer who is p ass i onate ab out Je sus and strongly committed to the cause of the poor and justice. The books also show us a prayer teacher who talks about what he has experienced and who knows how to communicate this experience in concise, clear and daring phrases full of poetic beauty,”said Bro. Miguel.

Alfredo outlined some pillars of Patxi’s spirituality that have become more t imely not on ly in t he Philippines but across the earth:

The most important thing is that God loves us always and unconditionally. We don’t need to have merits.

We simply let ourselves be loved and transformed by his gratuitous love.

Because God loves us, we are radically free and nobody imposes on us. But are also by essence solidary persons, intertwined with each other, forming a single body as children of God, with Jesus as head.

This solidary body has a deep wound: Poverty in an opulent world full of poor people. That is why social evil is also a religious evil, destroying the will of God. It is the sin of the world.

T h i s wou nd i s ve r y consolidated and has structural roots. That is why our condition of solidarity pushes us to the center of the world, away from the protected spaces of the temples, to fight against injustice and the social and political structures that cause it, committing ourselves in politics, economy, and social movements, to transform the world accordingly to the will of God. Jesus is our model. After a life of conflict, a life of prayer and struggle for a society of equals, He died on the cross, but they could not defeat Him. And He drags us with His triumph to the total triumph of humanity.

We are in a world in sin, but we are in a world saved, even though it still groans in labor pains.

They are the moans of the victims, the impoverished people of today, and that is why we must strive to accelerate the pace as much as possible.

It is therefore the hour of the laity, a vocation that is not recognized with its name or the dignity it deserves and that is frequently diverted from its fundamental mission. The lay person is chosen, called and sent by God, to continue incarnating the life of Jesus in the middle of the world, being part of the world, with an eye on the definitive will of God, the Kingdom of God, where we will all be free and fully living in solidarity.

Well, we are sure that EVIL, even if it is still great, will not win. This security fills us with confidence in life, in human history, in the justice that awaits us, and definitely in God. Maraming salamat, Patxi.

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PRIMAVERA CITY

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TALPINAS Development Corp.

(IDC) is proud to announce that the company’s second flagship development in Cagayan de Oro City, Primavera CityCitta’ Verde, has received a relevant recognition achieving the EDGE Preliminary Certification.

EDGE, Excellence in Design for Greater

PRIMAVERA RESIDENCES

Efficiencies, a green building certification system focused on making new residential and commercial buildings more resource-efficient, allows design teams and project owners to evaluate the most cost-effective ways to incorporate energy and water-saving alternatives into homes, hotels, hospitals, offices, and retail spaces.

Projects that deliver

a 20 percent projected reduction in the use of energy, water, and embodied energy in materials, compared to traditional buildings, are qualified for EDGE certification.

Actually, the EDGE software has indicated that Primavera City’s resource-efficient design will result in reductions of 29% in energy, 64% in water and 50% in

embodied energy in materials compared to a local base case.

Primavera City, IDC’s second eco-friendly development, follows the company’s flagship, certified by EDGE in 2015, named Primavera Residences, a 10 storey eco-friendly mixed-use building in Cagayan de Oro, one of the fastest growing cities in the Philippines.

Primavera City, which features six mid-rise towers and a high-rise tower, is being developed in 4 phases, the first of which, Citta’ Verde, is almost completed and the second, Citta Bella, is under construction. This will be followed by Phase 3, Citta’ Grande and then

by Phase 4, the tallest tower, Citta’ Alta.

The characteristic design of the development, which distinguishes all IDC’s projects, is the results of the integration of renewable energy features – passive for saving and active for generating power – with architecture.

This integration begins during the conceptualization process and is then developed into the design, construction, and building maintenance.

The process is created using performancebased design strategies that make use of parametric and generative architectural software which analyze the existing data of natural weather conditions of the site location, optimizing the use of natural elements to shape the design of the building— the same “thinking model” used by nature.

“We are among the few real estates that are focusing on developing valued green and sustainable buildings in the provinces such as Cagayan de Oro in Mindanao, and Santo Tomas, Luzon, where our latest project, Miramonti Green Residences, currently in the process of been rated by EDGE, is under construction.

IDC’s projects are not only well designed and organized to conserve energy and enhance the use of natural sources such as ventilation and sunlight. It’s the Italian character that is an undeniable peculiarity and an add-on feature which makes IDC’s developments a highlight in Philippine mid and high-rise architecture” said Arch. Giovanni Gusella IDC’s Senior PR Manager & In-House Interior Designer.

Through EDGE certification, IDC aims to make Primavera City a landmark in sustainable development, showing how it is possible to develop affordable and elegant green buildings in the Philippines. Initiatives will be organized to increase interest among unit owners about the benefits of sustainable living.