BusinessWeek MINDANAO CREDIBLE
Volume VIII, No. 53
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Trade expo DAVAO City -- The ongoing Mindanao Trade Expo (MTE) at Glorietta Mall in Makati City earned P1 million in sales when it opened on October 2. This was disclosed by MTE Foundation, Inc. (MTEFI), which brought MTE to the nation’s capital. MTE is one of Mindanao’s most thriving market encounters, promoting Mindanao products to new local and foreign markets. A total of 32 exhibitors, including some of Mindanao’s best products and services, are part of the trade exposition. The Glorietta event, which will run until October 5, signifies another major step for MTE, which is a result of a strengthened partnership between MTEFI and Ayala Malls. The latter offered a wider market for Mindanao products and services.
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inance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III said officials of the Social Security System (SSS) need to decide as soon as possible what mode the agency would take to ensure longer actuarial life.
“The payout benefits have increased. Unless they raise revenues then their fund life will just continue to drop,” he said. At present, SSS fund life is up to 2038. The agency has proposed several legislative measures such as a 1.5 percentage
points increase in the annual contribution of its members from the current 11 percent; lifting of the PHP16,000 maximum salary credit to PHP20,000; increase in the minimum salary credit from PHP1,000 to PHP4,000; and indexation of pension and contribution to inflation
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rate. Last week, SSS President and CEO Emmanuel Dooc told reporters that they would implement contribution hikes in 2018 once the first package of the tax reform proposal takes effect. Dominguez said contribution hike is not the only way that the SSS can ensure its fund life. Other options include better managing their funds to get higher yields or remove the salary cap for members. premium/PAGE 11
Consumer Welfare ILIGAN City — At least for this city and the rest of Lanao del Norte, this year’s consumer welfare month celebration will focus on keeping prices stable through consistent monitoring. This was the message of Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Provincial Director Ruel Paclipan, as he opened the month-long celebration, highlighting the importance of consumerism on Monday (Oct. 2). Paclipan noted that despite high demand brought by the influx of evacuees from nearby Marawi City, prices of goods have remained stable in Lanao del Norte. Still, Paclipan acknowledged that the increased demand for basic goods arising from the ongoing Marawi conflict has also brought in unsafe products from unscrupulous traders.
SOLAR PANELS. Power supplied by solar panels light up the homes at Bahay Pagasa, a resettlement site for Marawi City residents in the city’s Barangay Bito Buadi Itowa. Photo taken on October 6, 2017. mindanews photo by h. marcos c. mordeno
Mindanao sustainable peace, a key to PH inclusive growth MANILA -- The World Bank (WB) is urging the Philippines to adopt a strategy on Mindanao to support sustainable peace and development and job creation, which are deemed crucial in pursuing sustained overall economic growth in the long term.
“Mindanao is an i mp or t ant p ar t of t h e Philippine inclusive growth story. It is no coincidence that Mindanao, which produces a large share of agriculture output at around 40 percent, also has a lot of poverty,” said WB research analyst Kevin Cruz.
Cruz said raising Mindanao’s agricultural productivity could further increase domestic output and reduce prices of food and other goods across the country. Mindanao accounts for 40 percent of the country’s peace/PAGE 11
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Visayas region economy seen to outpace GDP By Leslie Gatpolintan
MANILA -- The Visayas region economy is projected to outpace Philippine economic growth over the next five years, as the government is working to disperse development to the regions to reduce inequality and foster inclusive growth. During the general membership meeting of the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines-Visayas Chapter in Cebu City on Thursday, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia said the region’s growth is expected to be between 7.7 and 8.3 percent. Economic growth in
the region is projected to be driven by the industry and services sectors, which make up more than 90 percent of regional economies. As identified in the Philippine Development Plan 2017-2022, growth in country’s gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to strengthen at 7 to 8 percent in the medium term. Pernia, also National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) DirectorGeneral, said Visayas plays an important role in national economic growth, citing Concentration, outpace/PAGE 11
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Livelihood fair aims to generate inclusive growth By Darwin Wally Wee, PNA
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The launch of the Trabaho, Negosyo, Kabuhayan (TNK), a job and business fair, here on Friday is one of the measures the Duterte administration is implementing to ensure that all sectors of society will benefit as the economy is experiencing growth of 6.5 percent in the second quarter, the fastest in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
Sec. Ramon Lopez said economic growth should be inclusive. At the TNK opening, he said: “A lot of good things are happening, investments are coming in, economic growth is at 6.5 percent. You’ve heard of Dutertenomics, this is the summary of the 10-point socio-economic agenda of the government of President Duterte that basically tries to widen the gain of the growth of our country.” The TNK, which ends
on October 10, is a joint program of DTI and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). Lopez stressed that these gains are not just for a few, but most importantly for those who really need the government’s help. “We really want to bring development, growth, and prosperity for all. We want to empower those who belong to the bottom of the pyramid because empowering them is empowering the nation. This is the passion of the current government, this
is the core of the TNK program,” he said. Lopez also mentioned positive growth in some key sectors of the economy. “We are very happy that aside from the 6.5 percent economic growth, the manufacturing sector is growing by 7-8 percent but used to be growing by only 2 percent growth rate in the past years. Investment, as share to the Gross Domestic Product (GPD), is the one pulling up our economy growing by +20 percent,” fair/PAGE 11
School feeding program in the Philippines By JOCYLANE M. MALANAO Division of Misamis Oriental
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FOR 2017, the government has earmarked P8.9 billion to implement two antihunger initiatives aimed at establishing a free feeding program in all public schools nationwide. The two initiatives are now funded in the 2017 budgets of DepEd and DSWD. To implement the free feeding program, P4.2 billion has been allocated to DepEd, the implementing agency of the school-based feeding program while P4.4 billion has been earmarked for DSWD to implement the
s upp l e m e nt a l f e e d i n g program. We teachers welcome the nutrition programs of the government and the next step must be to institutionalize them through legislation to m a ke t h e s e pro g r ams permanent. It is in this premise that Senate Bill 1297 or the proposed Act Creating a National School Feeding Program for all Basic Education Students is currently calendared. Under the measures, DepEd and FNRI must
p r e p a r e a m e nu t h at satisfies at least 1/3 of the daily RDA of a child. It shall be drawn up according to the type of school and local cultural eating preferences. The school feeding program ensures that our children are properly nourished to enable them to grow up healthy, smart and alert. At the same by them, we are giving livelihood opportunities for local producers and suppliers as the ingredients for the menu will be sourced from them.
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5th National Letter Writing Day at SM In celebration of World Post Day, the Philippine Postal Corporation (Phlpost) in partnership with SM Supermalls will hold the 5th National Letter Writing Day across selected SM malls nationwide on October 9, 2017. Venues of the simultaneous activity include SM North Edsa, SM City Cabanatuan, SM City Tarlac, SM City San Pablo, SM Seaside, SM City Iloilo, SM City Davao and SM City Cagayan de Oro. The event encourages young people to speak their minds, using their imagination and views on the world to envision a positive change through letter writing. The activity will also be a perfect venue for students to sharpen their skills in composition and find the perfect participant to represent the countr y in the international letter
writing competition in Switzerland. This year’s theme for the 46th Universal Postal Union International Letter Writing Contest is “Imagine you are an advisor to the new UN Secretar yGeneral which world issue would you help him tackle first and how would you advise him to solve it?” The topic was chosen to celebrate the election of the new UN Secretar yGeneral, António Guterres, who took his oath of office recently. He is a Portuguese politician
and diplomat who is ser ving as the ninth Secretar y-General of the United Nations. About 150 countries will commemorate World Post Day (WPD) on October 9 with activities promoting letter writing as well as stamp collecting to students. Philippine Postal Corporation has come up with an innovative idea to bring letter writing in shopping malls where students can converge and express their thoughts and ideas through the art of letter writing.
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Ruffy magbanua AS the military pushes its way on the remaining Maute fighters, preparations for rebuilding Marawi gets into high gear as international donors like the USAID are reaching out without much fanfare. USAID has announced about P730 million ($14.3 million) in emergency relief and recover y assistance for victims of the ongoing conflict in Marawi City. The amount is perceived to carry no string attached
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Keeping Score think a minute
jhan tiafau hurst Think a minute…A married couple had a big fight one day. They both complained the other wasn’t doing their share of work. The wife felt she was doing most of the work in their family because her husband wasn’t helping or being responsible. And the husband thought his wife nagged him too much and expected more from him than was right. So they finally decided to keep score in a box. Every time the husband felt the wife wasn’t being fair or was not doing her job, he’d write it on a piece of paper and put it in the score box. And the wife would do the same when she felt her husband wasn’t doing what he was supposed to. Someone said that if you want to be frustrated and unhappy in your
marriage, then keep score of everything you do and everything your husband or wife is not doing. And if you want to fight, just tell your partner how they’re not doing everything you want and expect! And tell them that you work harder than they do; you’ll get a fight every time! But you know that keeping score like this in marriage, either silently or out loud, is a common problem! Maybe it’s because we’re afraid we’re not being appreciated, or because we don’t like our job or role as wife or husband. But friend, whatever our reason is for keeping score, it only backfires and hurts us, because we’ll always be frustrated and unhappy. When our wife or husband feels these frustrations from us, then they just become defensive. So the result of keeping score in marriage is that both the husband and wife just keep blaming each other, and no one’s happy! So the next time you’re tempted to keep score, try to think about what your husband or wife is doing well doing instead of what they’re not. You know, maybe you’re not being understanding score/PAGE 11
as the U.S., a long time Philippine ally has not been so serious about Duterte’s tirades, as observers would rudely describe it as a mere pricky yet temporary thorn. Despite budget cuts imposed by the Trump presidency, aid to this country are likely to remain as it were, always available for development and security assistance, such in the case of the situation in war-torn Marawi. The two countries has remained strong allies with common interests, despite the recent distance in the relationship. In fact, this November, President Trump will travel to Manila for the East Asia Summit, which Malacanang will host. By then, the outlines of Asia on the U.S. strategic alliance would become clearer, as will be of Duterte’s approach to the Trump
administration, believed to create practical and meaningful discussions. In a span of 50 years, the U.S. through the USAID has worked closely with its local partners—from grassroots communities, civil society, academia, businesses, local governments and national level agencies—to help the countr y achieve its development objectives. Deeply committed to keep the relationship intact, the U.S. remains ready to support an ally facing the threats of terrorism spawned by ISISinspired local extremists. We all look forward to the end of the crisis, and the end of the fighting and suffering. We have been and will continue to support President Duterte’s efforts to deal with the crisis, Ambassador Sung Kim was quoted as saying. The US government has already coordinated with the
Philippine government and humanitarian organizations on the ground to deliver the relief supplies including safe drinking water, hygiene kits, kitchen sets, and shelter materials aimed to improve the conditions of evacuees sheltered in evacuation centers, the U.S. embassy says. The USAID will also provide 18 facilities in Marawi with critical supplies and ser vices to address tuberculosis and maternal, newborn and child health needs. The USAID will also help out in restoring basic public services such as healthcare, water , and electricity. It w i l l a ls o supp or t M a r a w i ’s l o n g e r - t e r m rehabilitation plans by jumpstarting livelihoods, prom ot i n g c om mu n it y dialogue, rebuilding resilient health systems, and friends/PAGE 11
Miriam - a class of her own Speaking out
ignacio bunye Just a little over a year ago today, we lost one of the of the most colorful individuals of our generation. Feisty, strong-willed, articulate and brilliant. That was Miriam Defensor-Santiago - one of the very few individuals who hold the rare distinction of having served (and let me stress, with distinction) in the
three branches of government – the legislative, the executive and the judiciary. Owner of several local and international awards, she was one of the 1988 Ramon Magsaysay Awardees for public service. But like most outstanding indiv idu a ls, she was a c omp l e x w om a n , w it h many dimensions to her person. She had her legions of fans (especially among the students) but she also had her share of detractors and critics. She could be very gentle, but she could also be fiery. Just ask any one of those who came ill-prepared during Senate hearings. She could also be conceited (with her selfpraise of her pretty legs.) In one presidential foreign
trip in Saudi Arabia, which we both joined, she noticed the Canon slung around my neck. She asked me to take photos of her in the middle of the desert. I gladly obliged by continuously presssing my shutter as I walked around her. I sent to her senate office blown up copies of two of what I thought were the best shots. I entitled them “Miram of the Desert”. She could also be funny as shown by her humorous books (eg., Stupid Is Forever) which have become local best-sellers. Whatever you think of Miriam, whether you love her or hate her, she will forever be etched in the national consciousness. Eduardo Ermita – Soldier Peacemaker I first met former
Executive Secretary “ES” Eduardo R. Ermita years ago in Tay Ninh, part of what was then South Vietnam. ES was a Captain serving with the First Philippine Civic Action Group (Vietnam) or 1st PHILCAG V. I was with members of the Defense Press Corps, led by Libertito Pelayo of the Manila Times, who came over to report on the activities of our troops. Like ES, many other members of PHILCAG later rose to national prominence, eg., General Gaudencio Tobias, General Godofredo Carreon, Lt. Col. Fidel V. R amos and Major Jose Magno. PHILCAG - a noncombat team under General Tobias – was the Philippines’ contribution to help “win the miriam/PAGE 11
The Anti-Corruption Commission Does Not Come From The Previous Brand
Lucell larawan Malacañang has just released Executive Order No. 43 that will look into excessive lifestyles, graft and corruption activities, and then punish erring officials through suspension or removal from office. The Presidential AntiCorruption Commission (PACC), created under the EO, will have the authority to subpoena personalities and documents as well as enlist the help of security forces to enforce an order or subpoena, apart from its power to conduct probes.
The PACC is not a new concept. Previous presidents since Fidel Ramos created a similar anti-graft bodies under their office. What is new of this body, however, is the different brand it represents. Clearly, it is unlike his predecessors’ oeuvres which would shield their own men from administrative charges and be choosy. If given the chance to describe the other anti-graft bodies, they were ostensible at best— we only beheld sacred cows. B u t w h at s e p a r at e s president Duterte from the rest of the presidents and other high-ranking officials? He abhors double-speak about the war against mad tricks and pranks among public officials. He knows no allies if they self-destruct: he created that brand. By record, more than 90 appointees of the president met their humbling end because of corruption. We remember how the president
fired DILG secretary, Ismael Sueno. The iron fist of Duterte excuses no one: from these appointees, he sacked employees of the Bureau of Customs (BuCor), Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), Land Transportation Franchising and Regulation Board (LTFRB), the Energy Regulator y Commission (ERC), and the Land Transportation Office (LTO), among others. Recently, the president just announced that he fired two Malacañang e mp l o y e e s b e c au s e o f influence-peddling. “They were employees and saying a lot of things outside, that they were powerful. I hate that,” he said. The government is now P40 billion richer because of the out-of-court tax settlement with the owner of Mighty Corporation. In a short time, the government will be P7 billion richer as Lucio Tan is given a few more days to settle his
unpaid navigational fees and other charges. Per report of Duterte’s close ally, Lucio Tan offered campaign money when Duterte ran for the presidency, but Duterte declined for the reason that the iron-fist is against the well-heeled trying to make excessive profits at the expense of fellow netizens. This is a reason to rejoice: for the first time, society is no longer for sale; we are no longer miserable dummies of the oligarchs. Though senator Antonio Trillanes and his cohorts try to destroy the president’s integrity, they will only find themselves sinking deeper into their mire. Trillanes and his cohorts are clearly beneficiaries of the Disbursement Acceleration Funds of t he pre v i ous administration that was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. Their argument that the president commission/PAGE 8
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Ginebra on cusp of finals return with squeaker over TNT G
By Ivan Stewart Saldajeno
inebra moved to within striking distance of a PBA Governors’ Cup finals rematch with Meralco, after a 106-103 win over TNT in Game 3 of the semifinals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum Friday night. In a wild encounter that even saw emotions running high, especially at halftime when KaTropa coach Nash Racela and Barangay Ginebra governor Alfrancis Chua had a heated exchange of words, it was crucial follow-ups that helped the Barangay take a 2-1 lead over the KaTropa in the best-of-five series. Down 96-98, Ginebra went on a 7-0 run, capped by a putback from Joe Devance, to advance 103-98. After Glen Rice Jr. hit two free throws, Devance again scored on a follow-up to up the gap to five, 105-100, with 32.6 seconds left. Rice tried to go for a
layup but was blocked. He got the ball back and aimed for an attack that was missed. He would be called for a delay of game technical foul after he grabbed the offensive rebound while still hanging on to the rim. Justin Brownlee sank the ensuing technical free throw for a 106-100 count with 27 seconds to go. However, the Barangay still needed some luck in the end. Devance had a chance to seal the win as he was left wide open for a layup, but he botched the shot and Rice scored on a three-pointer in the ensuing play to cut the lead down to three. Scottie Thompson then missed two crucial free throws, and Japeth Aguilar tapped the loose ball out, giving the KaTropa five seconds to force overtime. Rice got a good look at the basket, but his trey rimmed out as time expired. Devance finished
with 20 points, four rebounds, three assists, and two blocks for Ginebra, which can seal the other finals berth on Sunday night back at the Big Dome. Brownlee and Thompson each added
17 markers with both players getting doubledoubles after grabbing 13 and 12 boards, respectively. Rice came up with a 44-point, 20-rebound, and six-assist performance, but the
explosion went down the drain. Box Scores: Ginebra 106: Devance 20, Slaughter 19, Thompson 17, Brownlee 17, Tenorio 16, Aguilar 8, Mercado 7, Ferrer 2.
TNT 103: Rice 44, Castro 17, Semerad 10, Williams 10, Pogoy 7, Rosario 7, Golla 3, Reyes 3, Seigle 2, Nuyles 0, Tautuaa 0, Chua 0 Quarter scores: 3126, 60-49, 85-80, 106103 (PNA)
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DENR 10 Chief, Legal Division lawyer Florenda Lamason – Yap (left) gives a briefing to eight newly-hired lawyers on their duties and responsibilities. She said newly-confirmed DENR Secretary Roy A. Cimatu envisions each Community Environment and Natural Resources Office in the country to have at least one lawyer to attend to cases at the community level. The newly-hired lawyers will help speed up the resolution of cases, including land claims and conflicts at their respective offices. Also present during the meeting are Legal Officer Ban Michael Pacuribot and legal staff Marianita Achas. (Photos by Ana Mae Sumalinog) RSCIS # 10-344-2017
Cagayan de Oro River Basin Management Council shares best practices T he Cagayan de Oro River Basin Management Council (CDORBMC) opened its doors by sharing its best practices to the Agusan River Basin Organization (ARBO) during a cross visit and benchmarking in the region on September 29, 2017. Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Region 10 (DENR 10) Regional Director Edwin B. Andot welcomed the ARBO Governing Board in his message and encouraged everyone to take advantage of the opportunity to learn, ask questions and give feedback. He reiterated the significance of benchmarking and sharing of best practices as we are one in our mission in government service. Forester Fidel P. Gamos, Jr., Head of the River Basin Project
Management Office of DENR 10 presented the profile and history of the CDORBMC and revealed that Typhoon Ondoy in 2009 was one of the contributing factors in the creation of the Council in 2010 under the leadership of Archbishop Ledesma and then DENR 10 RED Maximo Dichoso. Forester Marilou M. Clarete, Chief of the Conservation and Development Division of DENR 10, discussed the Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) established by the CDORBMC and piloted in Mt. Kalatungan in the province of Bukidnon. It was followed by a PES Status Update given by the Xavier Science Foundation represented by Mr. Rowe Dawin Esmaya. Part of the cross visit is a short meeting with the Chairman of the Cagayan De Oro River Basin Management Council Archbishop
Antonio J. Ledesma, where The Most Reverend welcomed the Board and shared to them valuable lessons and experiences in supervising the Council. The activity ended with a site visit in the waterways of Cagayan de Oro River including the famous Macahambus Cave, the landing site of White Water Rafting Adventures and the Uguiaban Bridge, the site of the DOST-installed Early Warning Device to monitor the flow of water and rain. The Agusan River Basin Governing Board is composed of representatives from different national government agencies, local government units, security agencies and other stakeholders from Agusan del Norte and Agusan del Sur. Ana Mae Sumalinog RSCIS No. 10-3372017
Cimatu gets unanimous CA approval The bicameral Commission on Appointments (CA) on Wednesday voted unanimously --24-0-- to approve the nomination of Roy A. Cimatu as Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). Cimatu, a former Armed Forces chief and special envoy for overseas Filipino workers and refugees, was appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte in May to replace first nominee Gina Lopez, who had failed to obtain the nod of the powerful congressional body. The newly-confirmed DENR chief has been described by President Duterte as “honest and hardworking.” “He’s a silent guy, a very low-
key personality, but he does his work very well,” the President had said as he justified his choice of Cimatu as Lopez’s replacement. Cimatu said he was “pleased, honored and humbled” by the CA’s decision to confirm his appointment. He said he was excited for the challenges ahead as he fulfills his duties and responsibilities as the 21st Secretary of the DENR since the agency was reorganized in 1987. “The challenge for me now is to prove that President Rodrigo Duterte and the honorable members of the CA have made the right decision in placing their trust and confidence in my abilities to lead the DENR towards fulfilling the broad
mandate entrusted to it,” Cimatu said. According to Cimatu, the confirmation of his ad interim appointment would allow him to “continue to institute reforms, and pursue programs and projects that would truly protect the environment and improve people’s lives.” “This gives me enough inspiration to carry out the seemingly gargantuan tasks of protecting the environment and ensuring sustainable use of the country’s rich natural resources in the face of climate change and dwindling natural wealth of the nation,” he pointed out. He added: “Rest assured that under my watch, the DENR will approval/PAGE 8
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Ayala Malls opens its 1st Go Lokal! Store
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hree (3) days after the successful “Buyers’ Day at the GoLokal! ConceptStore@ DTI on September 29, 2017, another Go Lokal! PopUp store opened @ Glorietta2 on October 03, 2017. The event also sealed the partnership of the Department of Trade and Industry represented by Trade Chief Secretary Ramon M. Lopez and Ayala Corporation CEO Fernando Zobel de Ayala on the Go Lokal! Stores project spearheaded by DTI that aims to help and support the country’s MSMEs gain access to the local consumer market, and eventually, the global export market. The GoLokal!PopUpStore@ Glorietta2 is located at the Palm Drive Lobby of Glorietta 2. Visit other Go Lokal! Stores @SMKultura, @RustansMakati, @ RobinsonsPlaceManila, @ EnchantedKingdom and GoLokal!ConceptStore@ DTI for more of your favorite Go Lokal! products. Go Lokal! will also soon be available online @marketa.ph.
In photo L to R: From Ayala Corporation Corporate Strategy and Development, Head of Public Policy, Antonio LambinoII, Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) President Donald Dee, Department of Trade and Industry Assistant Secretary Rosvi C. Gaetos, DTI Undersecretary Nora K. Terrado, DTI Secretary Ramon M. Lopez, Ayala Corporation CEO Fernando Zobel de Ayala, DTI-Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion Director Rhodora Leano, Philippine Chamber of Handicrafts Exporters And Artisans Inc President Mila L. Lacson, Ayala Malls Group Head Rowena M. Tomeldan, DTI-BDTP Assistant Director Marievic Bonoan, Board Of Directors Member and PCHEA Auditor Raymond U. Maron, Operations Manila And South Central Malls Unit Head, Ayala Malls Group/ Markalex Creative Craft Corp President, Joseph F. Reyes, ECOP Honorary Chairman Edgardo lacson.
UCPB donates used laptops to BAIPHIL, Rags2Riches for urban poor women
UCPB donated used laptops to Bankers Institute of the Philippines (BAIPHIL) in support of the advocacy of Rags2Riches. From left, UCPB VP/Marketing Group Head Charina Balanquit, VP/HR Group Head Stella Fulgencio, SVP/Operations Group Head Arnel Valles, President and Founding Partner of Rags2Riches Reese Ruiz, BAIPHIL President Irene Arroyo, immediate past president Riza Ortiz and Special Projects Committee Chairperson Maria Elena Ruiz.
PH gears up for the world’s largest trade fair for food at ANUGA 2017
Led by the Department of Trade and Industry’s attached agency, Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) and the Philippine Trade & Investment CenterBerlin (PTIC-Berlin), 19 Filipino companies are set to attract trade visitors and buyers on 7-11 October 2017 in ANUGA at Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany. Under the brand FoodPHILIPPINES, the Philippine pavilion will highlight the country’s ‘Premium 7’ food export commodities, which include anuga/PAGE 8
UCPB has donated used but serviceable laptops to the Bankers Institute of the Philippines (BAIPHIL) to support the advocacy of Rags2Riches (R2R) of providing livelihood opportunities to urban poor women in a number of communities in the Greater Manila Area. UCPB SVP/ Operations Group Head and current BAIPHIL Director Arnel Valles, VP/Human Resources Group Head Stella Fulgencio, and VP/ Marketing Group Head Charina Balanquit turned over two laptop units to BAIPHIL President Irene Arroyo and R2R President and Founding Partner Reese Ruiz during a simple ceremony held at the UCPB Corporate Offices. The laptops will be used by urban poor women who were trained to encode sales data, create presentations and spreadsheets, and operate R2R’s online channels in their new roles as R2R’s store ambassadors and office staff. “UCPB is privileged to be part of BAIPHIL’s and R2R’s program to
uplift the lives of these hardworking women through livelihood opportunities to break the cycle of poverty in their lives,” Mr. Valles said. For her part, R2R President Reese Ruiz extended her appreciation to UCPB and BAIPHIL, saying these acts of kindness create a positive impact to the communities especially with the urban poor mothers and grandmothers who previously earned 10 pesos a week to create foot rugs but have now remarkably raised their earnings. They have also gained pride in their work of creating artisanal R2R bags and accessories designed by celebrity designers, marketed globally and are now worn by celebrities such as Amal Clooney. “Poverty is big and complex and we can’t address this by ourselves so we are very glad to gain another partner in UCPB in improving the lives of these women. You may feel that this is a small contribution but for us, this will definitely go a long way.” said Ms. Ruiz.
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Economic boom in Barangay Maranding By vilma C. Arconada Lala National High School
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VILLA MARGARITA HOTEL J. P Laurel Avenue, Bajada, Davao City, Philippines Tel. No.: (082) 221-5674 / Fax No. (082) 226-2968 MICROTEL By Wyndham Davao Damosa Gateway Complex Angliongto Rd., Lanang Davao City 8000, Philippines Tel +63 82 233 2333 / Mobile +63 917 795 3548 www.microtelphilippines.com PINNACLE HOTEL Sta. Ana Avenue, Davao City. No. (082) 300-5885 Telefax: 300-1881/ 221-3025 Website: www.thepinnaclehotel.com ALU HOTEL M. Roxas Avenue corner Padre Faura Street, Davao City. Tel No (63 82) 221-5232 / Mobile (O943) 652 3927 Email: aluhoteldavao@yahoo.com info@alu-hotel.com / www.alu-hotel.com GRAND REGAL Km 7 Lanang, Davao City, Philippines Tel. 235-0888 / Fax 235-2335 email: grandregalhotelegmail.com VIAJEROS ECONOMY HOTEL Patnubay St., Sandawa, Matina, D.C Tel. No. 297-5710 / Telefax (6382) 298-5134 Mobile: 0922.-8268425 Website: www.viajeroseconomyinn.com ROYAL MANDAYA HOTEL J.Palma Gil St., Davao City 8000 Phils. Tel. No. (082) 225-8888 / fax No. (082) 225-1885 info@theroyalrmandayahotel.com www.theroyalmandayahotel.com HOMITORI Bangoy Street corner Santa Ana Avenue, Davao City Tel. No. (082) 295-2969 & 295-2471 / Mobile: (0922) 8994646 Email: homitoridvo@gmail.com or Like us on www.facebook.com/pages/Homitori-Davao BIG APPLE HOTEL Brgy. Angliongto, Lanang, D.C. Hotline Nos.: (082) 234-8459 Facebook account: bigapplehotel@ymail.com Email: bigapple_hotel@ymail.com
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THE economy in Lala, Lanao del Norte is based mostly on agriculture and fishery-based type. Its main crops are rice, corn, coconut and calamansi. It likewise produces fishery products from marine fishing and fishpond operation in the Panguil Bay area.
Most of the commercial establishments are located in barangay Maranding which is now becoming the center of trade, commerce and education in the western part of Lanao del Norte. It is also the highest income-generating municipality in Lanao del Norte. The town
has four FM stations located there. The municipality of Lala is a vast plain within the Kapatagan valley consisting of 14,025 hectares. Composed of 27 barangays, it is the most progressive municipality in the province of Lanao del Norte. Lala became a regular municipality in 1949 by virtue of Executive Order No. 208
issued by then President Elpidio Quirino. Lala is the most densely populated municipality of the province due to the fast urbanizing barangay which is Maranding. Its population is largely rural though which is more of less 70 percent of the total population. There is predominance of male and young population.
Preparedness of Reading Remediation to Work Immersion to Non-Reading Students of Grade 12 Students in Lala National High School Lala National High School By Amerphil B. Recto By LORNA A. CAGAMPANG Lala National High School
THE Grade 12 students of Lala National High School are now busy preparing for work immersion. It was stipulated in a guideline that was issued by DepEd Secretary Leonor Briones last June 5. Work immersion is a key feature of the senior high curriculum since it is premised that all senior high graduates must already be ready to work as adults. It can be conducted in different ways depending on the purposes and needs of learners. These guidelines will take effect starting this school year and will remain in force and effect for the duration of the program.
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has hidden wealth does not carry weight as wealth can be raised legitimate means. By logic, they do not have the moral authority to destroy Duterte’s powerful brand. They only become a nuisance to society as they suck a lot of energy that could have been used to focus on ideas that can help. They are not paid by the government to destroy its initiatives for political reasons. They must submit to legitimate authority. The creation of the PACC might be incited by the moves of Trillanes to investigate the wealth of Duterte and his family through the ombudsman. But in the long run, it serves Duterte and society very well: with PACC, Duterte will further strengthen his brand—this time, no longer the previous presidents’ pony equivalent that focuses on critics. With the PACC, the appointees of the previous president will no longer use their resources for personal and political agenda. The commission will stop them from making the government as their machinery to bring back the rule of oligarchs if they succeed in their vicious plans to oust Duterte.
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coconut, pineapple, mango, banana, coffee, cacao and tuna—all in different varieties, cultivars, and packaging presentation.
Work immersion is one of the course requirements for graduation. A senior high student has to undergo work immersion in an industry that directly relates to the student’s post-secondary goal. Through work immersion, the students are exposed to and become familiar with workrelated environment related to their field of specialization to enhance their competence. Specifically, the students are able to gain relevant and practical industrial skills under the guidance of industry experts and workers and appreciate the importance and application of the principles and theories taught in school. In 2015, 35 Philippine companies netted $67.7 million export sales at ANUGA. For 2017, DTICITEM is targeting $62 million, despite the attendance of a smaller delegation to Cologne. To achieve such high export target, CITEM carefully selected 19 food companies that are primed for the European market, each capable of highlighting the best of what the Philippines has to offer. At present, the Philippines is enjoying a special trade arrangement and incentives with European countries as one of the 30 countries listed under EU’s Generalized Scheme of Preferences (GSP). Under the EU GSP, developing countries can export goods with reduced tariffs entering the EU to stimulate economic growth and job creation in their economies. The Philippines avail itself of the zero preferential duties on 6,274 products going to EU states. To m a x i m i z e s u c h potential, PTIC-Berlin is also supporting the Export Marketing Bureau (EMB) of the Department of Trade and Industry in its Outbound Mission composed of five (5) exporting companies with products ranging from fish to muscovado sugar, and coconut to banana products. Known as the world’s largest and most important food and beverage fair, ANUGA 2017 showcases the diverse product selection in the global food industry, attracting over 160,000
Lala National High School
LALA National High School here in Lala, Lanao del Norte has its own reading remediation for non-reading students. All remedial sessions are delivered through one-onone instruction. After being assessed, each student is given an individualized educational plan designed by the reading specialist wherein the priority goals for the next three months for that particular student have been set. The individualized educational plan includes decoding, vocabulary, comprehension, spelling and writing, study skills and rate and fluency. Each student receives at least two hours per week of individualized instruction from a trained
reading clinician. Each reading clinician who handles students have been trained on and receives ongoing professional development on the theories of teaching reading and researchbased approaches to teaching students with difficulties. After three months, the student is re-assessed. Such support or scaffolding can only be effectively done if the teacher understands basic theories on teaching reading, knows when to use and how to use strategies and approaches, truly knows the strengths and weaknesses of the student and if the sessions are done regularly and individually, thereby addressing the needs of that particular student.
visitors during the five-day event to check out the latest and most innovative products from around 7,200 global exhibitors.
more resp onsive to t he ne e ds of t he p e opl e. It also serves as the DENR’s way of promoting the ease of doing business in the countr y. C i m at u a l s o s t a r t e d going around the country to promote better water quality standards in major waterways. He had ordered the cleanup and rehabilitation of critical water bodies, including the coastlines of the world-famous B oracay Is l a n d a n d t h e M a n i l a Bay. He w as on h is t h i rd month in office when t h e D E N R ord e re d t h e permanent closure of the Payatas sanitary landfill in Quezon City due to serious environmental violations and susceptibility to trash slide. Less than one month at the DENR, Cimatu we nt t o Bro oke’s Poi nt town in Palawan province to p ers ona l ly s er ve t he show cause order to mining firm Ipilan Nickel C or p. over t he massive indiscriminate treecutting within the area covered by its mining permit. He inspected the INC mining area and held dialogue with local residents, who rais ed a how l against t he f ir m’s activities in the area. A few months later in August, the DENR slapped the INC with a cease and desist order for operating without a valid ECC.
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push for peoplecentered agenda in pursuit of environmental protection and sustainable development. It is high time that ever y Filipino, r e g a r d l e s s o f s t at u s i n l i fe, shou l d have e qu a l access to the benefits of clean environment and sustainable natural resources.” When he assumed office in May, Cimatu vowed to prioritize environmental protection through f u l l i mpl e m e nt at i on of e x i s t i n g l aw s o n c l e a n air, clean water and solid waste management. He als o promis ed to ensure strict adherence of mining laws by mining contractors and to fight illegal logging. In July, Cimatu moved to fast-track the issuance of environmental compliance certificates (ECCs) by giving the authority to issue such permits back to the director and regional directors of the DE N R’s E nv i ron m e nt a l Management Bureau. The move was in compliance with President D u t e r t e ’s m a r c h i n g orders to his Cabinet to cut red tape in the b u r e au c r a c y a n d m a k e t h e e nt i r e g o v e r n m e nt
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Back-to-back mall extravaganza as Suzuki kicks off AutoFest 2017
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uz u k i Phi lippines (SPH) celebrates its lineup of bestsel ling vehicles in this year’s series of Auto Festiva ls (AutoFests) to be held at t he countr y ’s most v isited ma l ls and shopping centers. “ This yea r’s series of AutoFests Way of Life event was made even specia l t his year ta rget ing to reach more Fi lipinos a l l over t he countr y. Wit h customer satisfact ion a key priorit y, we wa nt to reach out to more Fi lipinos by showcasing our w ide ra nge of vehicles a nd how t hey complement dif ferent lifest yles a nd needs. There’s a Suzu k i vehicle for ever y Fi lipino - f rom t he work-driven professiona l to t he fa mi ly-oriented to t he businessminded. Our recent achievements in terms of sa les grow t h prove t hat Suzu k i is able to uphold its commit ment to of fer qua lit y, reliable a nd f uelef f icient vehicles,”
Suzu k i Phi lippines Assista nt Genera l Ma nager Ceci l Capacete sha res. Backed by a stronger resolve to en lighten more Fi lipinos about t he Suzu k i Way of Life, SPH successf u l ly k icked of f AutoFest 2017 w it h back-toback ex travaga nza at Virra Ma l l in Greenhi l ls, Luck y Chinatow n in Binondo a nd SM Cit y Genera l Sa ntos in Genera l Sa ntos Cit y last September 19 a nd 20. The AutoFest in Virra Ma l l a nd Luck y Chinatow n each featured si x Suzu k i vehicles. These were t he 7-seater Er t iga, t he mu lti-awarded subcompact seda n Cia z, t he bold a nd relent less 4 x4 Jimny, t he st ylish a nd eversophist icated Sw if t, a nd t he recent ly upgraded hatchback s A lto a nd Celerio. SM Cit y Genera l Sa ntos ma l lgoers were able to v iew a nd lea rn more about eight Suzu k i vehicles. In addit ion to t he vehicle lineup in t he Virra Ma l l a nd Luck y Chinatow n
SM City General Santos mall-goers were able to view and learn more about eight Suzuki vehicles. In addition to the vehicle lineup in the Virra Mall and Lucky Chinatown AutoFests, the rugged yet sophisticated Grand Vitara and the Euro 4-compliant Super Carry were displayed.
AutoFests, t he rugged yet sophisticated Gra nd Vita ra a nd t he Euro 4-complia nt Super Ca rr y were displayed. Across t he t hree venues, a l l-day f un ga mes a nd exciting activ ities for t he entire fa mi ly complemented t he ca r display during t he t wo-day ex hibit. Sa les representatives were a lso present to enter ta in client
inquiries on Suzu k i vehicles. Bui lding on t he compa ny’s consecutive successes in recent mont hs, t his yea r’s series of AutoFests w i l l be more ta rgeted a nd cater to SPH’s dif ferent ma rkets. Incor porating elements a nd activ ities t hat complement ca r displays, t he event was conceptua lized
in ca ref u l considerat ion of each vehicle model ’s respective market to assure ef fective customer engagement a nd improved satisfact ion. “On beha lf of Suzu k i Phi lippines, I wou ld li ke to ex tend my gratitude to ever yone who v isited a nd suppor ted our f irst wave of AutoFest in Virra Ma l l, Luck y
Chinatow n a nd SM Cit y Genera l Sa ntos. This achievement tru ly inspires us to continue t he hard work a nd sur pass t he accomplishments we have achieved so far. Tha n k you ver y much a nd we look for ward to seeing you in t he nex t leg of AutoFest 2017,” sa id Suzu k i Phi lippines Genera l Ma nager for Automobi le Shuzo Hoshi kura.
The AutoFest in Virra Mall and Lucky Chinatown each featured six Suzuki vehicles. These were the 7-seater Ertiga, the multi-awarded subcompact sedan Ciaz, the bold and relentless 4x4 Jimny, the stylish and ever-sophisticated Swift, and the recently modified hatchbacks Alto and Celerio.
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“By doing those they may not even require an increase in contribution,” he said. “But again I leave it up to their Board to make a recommendation on what to do and we will comment on it when we see the various a lt e r n at i v e s t h e y h av e submitted,” he added. PNA
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total agricultural output and 60 percent of all agricultural exports. However, only 16 percent of Mindanao farmers produce a marketable surplus and more than half of farm households are poor. Mindanao is estimated to have 25 percent of the country’s population and 37 percent of the country’s poor. A WB report pushed for strategies for job creation, focusing on raising agricultural productivity and improving farm-tomarket connectivity; boosting human development through greater investments in health, education and skills; and building effective institutions in conflict-affected areas for better service delivery. WB Lead Economist for the Philippines Birgit Hansl is optimistic the Philippines could achieve its goal of becoming an upper middle-income economy in the medium term, given its growth path. T he B an k proj e c te d Philippine growth at 6.6 percent in 2017 and 6.7 percent in 2018 and 2019. “For (the) medium term, there will be no doubt that this is (an) achievable result but this is dependent on policies that make growth that is continuing to happen more inclusive,” said Hansl. She said an increase in public sp ending on infrastructure building is expected to boost investment growth. “Hi g h e r i nv e s t m e nt growth could push the c o u nt r y ’s g r o w t h r at e towards the upper end of the government’s target of 6.5 to 7.5 percent of GDP (gross domestic product), but this is contingent on the public infrastructure program gaining full traction,” she added. Slightly lower economic growth might slow the pace of poverty reduction, but the WB report also expects poverty reduction to continue as the government’s strategy for more inclusive growth strengthens. PNA
He added the Visayas region would be able to contribute to improving nat i ona l D is aste r R isk Reduction-Climate Change Adapt at ion me asures, following its experience from typhoon Yolanda. “The Philippine economy appears robust now, but inequality across the regions remains and chronic poverty persists. Thus, the government will shift investments away from Metro Manila and into the regions especially in Visayas and Mindanao,” the NEDA chief added. T h e c o u nt r y ’s G D P remains concentrated in the National Capital Region , CALABARZON (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon) and Central Luzon. These three regions collectively account for almost two-thirds of total GDP. (PNA)
to take. We are trying to create a culture that is really enterprising. Creating a culture of Filipinos who are success-driven, value work, who would not just depend on government dole-outs, but rather would take control of their destiny,” he said. (PNA)
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he said. T h e e x p o r t s e c t o r, according to Lopez, has also turned around from -5 percent to about +15 percent growth, and the same with agriculture from negative to +6 percent growth. The business confidence index has also reached 43 percent. “These numbers were very low before, so you can feel the economic growth of our country is enjoying,” he said. But what is important, Lopez said, is President Rodrigo Duterte’s standing order to ensure that these gains reach the masses. “Our President always reminds us to make sure that kind of growth is felt at the base of the pyramid, that is why in all this growth, jobs are created, if they can’t find jobs, there are those whose interest are into business,” he stressed. He further cited the growing number of people wanting to venture into entrepreneurship. “In our 13 years of our advocacy on MSMEs, there is a growing awareness and likelihood of people wanting to go into business by choice, not because they are desperate for survival,” he said. Lopez said TNK is giving all opportunities for the public to grab. “We are mixing everything here. Those who would like to search for jobs or venture into business, all these opportunities are made available for the public
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and grateful enough for all they ARE doing! And even if you’re doing more than your fair share, then it’s still best for your own peace and happiness, as well as your marriage, that you stop keeping score and counting everything your husband or wife is not doing. But you know, with Jesus Christ in control of your life and marriage, with His help you can finally throw away your score card and start being happy. Just Think a Minute…
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offering skills training and psychosocial counseling for youth. USAID have also committed to provide 6,500 tablet arm chairs, which will be distributed to schools in Mindanao where displaced Marawi students are currently enrolled. It has also distributed 12,000 water containers and 96,000 chlorine tablets to 12,000 families currently staying in evacuation sites in Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, and Iligan City. It also facilitated the delivery of much-needed anti-tuberculosis drugs and supplies to evacuation centers and provided more than 6,000 desks for use by displaced children in temporary learning spaces. T h e Un i t e d S t a t e s and the Philippines are longstanding friends, partners and allies. We will continue to coordinate with the Philippine government on ways to provide relief to families affected by this conflict, Ambassador Kim says matter-of-factly. Best of friends forever? (ruffy44_ph2000@yahoo.com)
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Connectivity and Vulnerability Reduction as its strengths. “In terms of concentration, Visayas has the only copper s m e l t i n g p l a nt i n t h e country, a major producer of geothermal energy, and is also a top producer of major agr ic ultural and fishery products. In terms of connectivity, Visayas is the major link between Luzon and Mindanao,” he said.
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CFN-0004-2017
October 2, 2017
In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that ROGER V. PANA has filed with this Office, a petition for change of first name from ‘’LUIS’ to ‘’ROGER’’ and correction of entry in sex from ‘’ ‘’ to ‘’ ‘’ or correction of entry in the date of birth from ‘’ ‘’ to ‘’ ‘’ in the certificate of live birth of LUIS VELEZ PANA at Initao, Misamis Oriental and whose parents are LIMSO U. PANA and ADELAIDA J. VELEZ. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than October 25, 2017. BWM: October 9 & 16, 2017
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medical missions and helped rebuild destroyed roads and bridges. One of the PHILCAG’s signature projects was the establishment of a huge resettlement site at the Thanh Dien Forest, specifically built for the conflict-affected families and communities. PHILCAG made such a positive impact on the South Vietnamese that everywhere the PHILCAG went, they were followed by children, flashing the thumbs up sign, and shouting: Phil Luat Tan, Number One. (Filipinos Number One). I sort of lost track of ES after my two successive visits (1967 and 1968) in Tay Ninh. Next time I heard about ES was sixteen years later. In 1984, ES came out of the jungle fastnesses of Basilan. Walking alongside ES was one of the most feared MNLF fighters – Gerry Salapuddin. ES successfully persuaded Salapuddin and around 1,200 of his armed followers to return to the fold of the law. Five years later, ES paid me a surprise visit at the Alabang junction. ES was then among the loyalist forces defending the government of President Cory Aquino. It was at the height of one of the most dramatic (almost successful) coup attempts by Gringo Honasan. Overhead, I could see rebel-flown Tora Toras circling, probably poised to do another strafing run at Malacañan. At the back of my mind, I feared the worst. With the help the local police, firemen, barangay officials and some gung ho Alabang residents, we blocked the entrance of the South Expressway. Our objective: to hinder rebel forces expected to come from the south. We were successful because a long column belonging to the Southern Luzon Command (Solcom) got stalled in Biñan and were backed all the way to Sta. Rosa, Laguna.
ES came to inform me that we had unintentionally blocked friendly troops. Immediately, we lifted the blockade and the SOLCOM were able to proceed to Camp Crame to reinforce Gen. Fidel Ramos. My next meeting with ES was inside the halls of Congress. And guess who was in the same batch. It was none other than Commander Gerry Salapuddin who now represented the Congressional District of Basilan. E S and I me t ag ai n as both members of the cabinet of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. ES first served as Presidential Ad v i s e r o n t h e Pe a c e Process, then Secretary of National Defense and later as Executive Secretary or “Little President”. At some point, he also ser ved as Presidential Spokesperson. Members of the Malacañ Press Corps had a field day
regularly ambushing him for interviews. But all throughout his stint in Malacañan, he was in one way or another, involved in pursuing back channel peace talks with the MILF. This he did together with, among others, Secretary Silvestre “Yong” Afable and Congressman Nur Jaafar. To me, ES represented the best of what a public servant can and should be. I h a d t he honor of being invited to his book launch a couple of weeks ago. Summarizing his very colorful career both in the military, in the legislature and in the executive department, the book was aptly entitled: “Soldier Peacemaker, the Life and Work of Eduardo R. Ermita, A Memoir.” Note: You may email us at totingbunye2000@gmail. com. You may also “like” us on Facebook at “Speaking Out.
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EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH A DEED OD ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PARCEL OF LAND
Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late spouses FRANCISCO P. ISRAEL and LEA P. ISRAEL who died on AUGUST 25, 2012 and on MARCH 28,2016; That the said deceased left no debts and no will or testament, but left two(2) parcels Lot No. 2173 located in Mapulog, Naawan, Misamis Oriental containing an area of seventeen thousand eight hundred forty (17,840) square meters, more or less, covered by Tax Declaration No. 22-0005-00243 and Lot No. 205 located in Poblacion, Naawan, Misamis Oriental containing an area of three thousand twenty-seven (3,027) squaremeters, more or less, covered by Original Certificate of Title No. P-12024 with Tax Declaration No. 22-0001-00834; the late spouses FRANCISCO P.ISRAEL and LEA P. ISRAEL is the subject of DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF HEIRS; is made and entered among WILFREDO P. ISRAEL, ALDEN P. ISRAEL, GRACE I. PRADO, all legal ages, Filipino citizens, and residents of Poblacion, Naawan, Misamis Oriental, by virtue of Special Power of Attorney executed before Notary Public/Atty. Ike L. Roa and entered as Doc. No. 410; Page No. 82; Book No. 07; Series of 2017.
Notice is hereby given that the intestate of the late JOVETA MERCADO MABULAY who died sometime on May 4, 1999; That the said deceased at the time of her death left a certain parcel of land; Lot No. 23086-B-B-1-A) being a portion of Lot 23086-B-3-B-1) situated in the Barrio of Bulua, City of Cagayan de Oro, containing an area of ONE HUNDRED (100) Square meters, more and embraced by Certificate of Title No. T-143394; the late JOVETA MERCADO MABULAY is the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE; is made and executed among; ROBERTO Y. MABULAY, widower; ROBERTO M. MABULAY, married; LEO OMAR M. MABULAY, single; RICO ROMEO M. MABULAY, married; MARCO ANTONIO M. MABULAY, married; ROWENA AMOR MABULAY-JOHNROW, married; all residents of Upper Zone 5, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City except ROWENA AMOR M. JOHNROW who is resident of Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A.; after referred to as Vendor and SPS. JOSELITO LUCERO and LIEZEL LUCERO, husband and wife respectively, Filipino citizens, a residents of Zone 5, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, hereafter referred to as Vendees; for and in consideration of the sum of ONE HUNDRED FIFTEEN THOUSAND (P115,000.00), Philippine Currency, and entire receipt of which is hereby acknowledged from SPS. JOSELITO LUCERO AND LIEZEL LUCERO, all oge legal age, Filipino citizens, husband and wife respectively, a residents of Zone 5, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, we hereby, by these presents SELL, CEDE, TRANSFER and ENCUMBER unto the herein Vendees, his Heirs, assigns and successors in interest, the herein above described parcel of land; Under Notary Public of Atty. MACODI AGUS; Doc. No. 492; Page No. 95; Book No. 248; Series of 2001.
BWM: Sept. 25, Oct. 2 & 9, 2017
BWM: Sept. 25, Oct. 2 & 9, 2017
DEED OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF HEIRS
Notice is hereby given that intestate estate of the deceased FROILAN SABELLITA who died on JANUARY 12, 2012 at POBLACION, ALUBIJID, MISAMIS ORIENTAL; That the said deceased, at the time of their death, left a Parcel of Land situated in POBLACION, ALUBIJID, MISAMIS ORIENTAL; Covered by Tax Declaration No. 0817-0001-00903, Containing an area of FIFTY THREE (53) SQUARE METERS, more or less; the deceased FROILAN SABELLITA is the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH A DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PARCEL OF LAND represented by his legal wife and registered name of Tax Declaration, ROSITA SABELLITA; is made and entered among EVELYN SABELLITA ASEQUIA (married), ROCHE SABELLITA QUIRING (married) and JOHNNY D. SABELLITA , all of legal age, Filipino citizens, with postal address at Poblacion, Alubijid, Misamis Oriental, hereinafter referred to as the HEIRS/SELLERS/VENDORS; VENUS D. AMPONG, likewise of legal age, Filipino citizen, single, with residence and postal address at Purok 2, Alubijid, Misamis Oriental, hereinafter referred to as the BUYER/VENDEE; That for and in consideration of the sum of THIRTY FIVE THOUSAND PESOS ONLY (Php 35,000) Philippine Currency, receipt of said amount is hereby acknowledge by the SELLER/ VENDOR after the amount is paid in hand by the BUYER/S or VENDEE/S the SELLER/S or VENDER/S hereby SELL, CEDE, TRANSFER and CONVEY the above-described properties, containing an area of FIFTY THREE (53) SQUARE METERS, more or less in favor of the BUYER/S or VENDEE/S his/ her heirs, assigns or successorsin-interest, free from any third-party claimant whomsoever and the same is non-tenanted. Under Notary Public of EMELITO J. MARQUINO; Doc. No. 328; Page No. 65; Book No. XIV; Series of 2017. BWM: October 9, 16 & 23, 2017
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