BusinessWeek MIndanao (September 4, 2017)

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Fight vs fake news PHILIPPINE Information Agency (PIA) Director General Harold Clavite on Saturday underscored the role of the youth in combatting the rise of fake news and misinformation.

During a forum entitled “TAYO Talks: The Youth Project” held at Landbank Plaza in Manila, Clavite encouraged the youth to be more discerning and responsible in the use of social media, which is a common platform used to exacerbate the spread of fake news and hoaxes.

The PIA chief also assured the public that his agency will double its efforts in protecting the community from the vicious cycle of misinformation.

“In a world of confusion, especially in the Internet and social media, we need to step up as an organization to make sure our people are not misled by false information, fake news,” Clavite said.

Sustainable energy THE Department of Energy (DOE) conducted a joint planning workshop for the Supported Access to Sustainable Energy Program (ASEP) that would help the country expand its generation of sustainable energy to meet its growing economic needs and provide energy to its poor and marginalized sector.

“The DOE is prioritizing the delivery of quality energy service to our people, not only in the business districts but also in the rural areas,” Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi said in a news release issued Saturday.

The planning workshop, conducted with the European Union (EU) and World Bank (WB) in Camp Punta Fuego in Nasugbu, Batangas from Aug. 30 to Sept. 1, reacquainted the participants with the organizational structure and implementation mechanism of ASEP and its components to improve inter-agency coordination and streamlining of the overall implementation process.

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AVAO City — Companies involved in the Davao Region tourism industry signed a memorandum of agreement on Wednesday to strengthen the sector’s human resource pool by addressing gaps in the work force and expanding its skills.

EID AL-ADHA. Muslim residents coming from different parts of Davao City gather at a football field for a congregational prayer during the celebration of Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) on Friday morning. mindanews photo

ERC grants Cotabato Light power supply deal with SMC THE Cotabato Light and Power Co.(CLPC) has been granted a provisional approval for a power supply contract with San Miguel Consolidated Power Corp. from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).

San Miguel Corp.’s unit has offered to supply 5,000 kilowatts to the distribution utility, which is to maintain a minimum hourly requirement of at least 40% of the contracted capacity for the duration of the deal.

Un d e r t h e c o n t r a c t , t h e

Davao approves tax incentives to P12B projects

power generation company will supply power from its planned 300-megawatt (MW) circulating fluidized bed coal-fired thermal power plant in Barangay Culaman, Malita, Davao Occidental.

The deal arose after Aboitizl e d C L P C proj e c te d a d e f icit of 6.2 MW between its supply portfolio and projected demand requirements from the filing of the application in 2016 up to 2020. It projected a peak deficit of 8MW by 2020.

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country in the first six months of the year, up 13% from the same period last year.

Und e r t he Nat i on a l Tourism Development of the Philippines plan for 20162022, the government aims to create 1.5 million jobs in the industry, in addition to the current 5.2 million.

Ms. Jimenez said the DoT has been given P100 million Training/PAGE 11

JOB FAIR. A headhunter interviews two hopefuls during the Higalaay job fair as organized by the city government Thursday at SM City Cagayan de Oro. photo by mark doña francisco, mindanao daily news

City blinks, delays 911 launch

By MARK FRANCISCO, Staff Writer

By LILIAN MELLEJOR, PNA

DAVAO City – The Davao City Investment and Promotion Center (DCIPC) has granted incentive package to three big projects worth P12 billion.

The three projects – a feedmill, low-cost housing, and a green project -- came in during the first quarter of this year.

Also under review are four other projects worth P400 projects/PAGE 11

“It is the best time to do a spring cleaning,” Tourism Undersecretary Alma Rita R. Jimenez said at the signing ceremony held at the Marco Polo Davao Hotel, noting the increasing interest in the region among international travelers.

Based on Department of Tourism (DoT) data, 3.36 million foreign arrivals were recorded for the entire

ENHANCING WEAVERS’ SKILLS. Remy Adedoja (left) owner of Remdavies Enterprises in Los Banos, Laguna, shares her expertise and demonstrates new techniques to enhance weavers’ skills in order to produce varied Water Hyacinth handicraft designs during DOST’s Product Development workshop participated by women’s group in Maramag, Bukidnon. (nova belle c. calotes/dost-pstc bukidnon)

AFTER much fanfare weeks leading to the supposed launch, it boiled down to a postponement.

Cagayan de Oro City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department (CDRRMD) head Allan Porcadilla admitted on Friday that they still do not have a permit from the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) to use the 911 emergency line.

But Porcadilla has given

assurance that all are already in place and the 12 call center operators have undergone training at Davao City’s Central 911 both in handling the new equipment and how to respond appropriately to callers, specifically the distressed ones.

For the moment, the public is encouraged to dial the following numbers whenever an emergency or suspicious situation arises: (088) 853-9393 and (088) delays/PAGE 11

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During a discussion in Talakayan sa Limketkai Luxe, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) regional director Alfonso Alamban says a total of 30 technologies from DOST assisted institutions and inventors all over the Philippines will be displayed and showcased during Technology Transfer Day in Cagayan de Oro City on 8 September 2017 at Xavier Sports and Country Club, Cagayan de Oro City. (Rodolfo Mendoza/PIA10)

AVAO City -- After a threemonth season closure, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR 11) opened on Thursday the Davao Gulf to small to large-scale fishing activities.

The closed season from June to August is the spawning period of small pelagic fishes that BFAR implemented four years ago, in partnership with the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Interior and Local

Government through Administrative Order (JAO) No. 02 “Establishing a Closed Season for the Conservation of Small Pelagic Fishes in Davao Gulf.”

The implementation of the Davao Gulf Closed Season is also a joint effort of different stakeholders, partner agencies, and seaborne personnel.

It is considered as a major component for the Malinis at Masaganang Karagatan or MMK

Program of DA-BFAR initiated by Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel F. Piñol under the management of DABFAR Director and Undersecretary Eduardo B. Gongona (PCG Ret).

With MMK’s run, coastal communities are encouraged to become good examples of clean and improved coastal communities as well as enhancing and preserving their coastal resources and wildlife through the

process.

Strict law enforcement and measures on seas are also observed during the Closed Season of Davao Gulf. It is considered as another supplementing criteria for MMK. BFAR 11 has recorded two apprehensions from Jose Abad Santos, Davao Oriental for violations accounted as unauthorized fishing, use of active gear, employing of unlicensed fisher and unlicensed BFAR/PAGE 10

Banana cake and flour production for Dibabawon women DAVAO City -- “Banana Flour and Cake Production: A Livelihood Training for Dibabawon women at UP Laak Land Reservation” was held recently in Kidawa National High School in Bgy. Kidawa, Laak Municipality, Compostela Valley Province.

The training modules were in food safety, banana flour production and banana cake production that were imparted by experts Ms. Dyle Legaspi (BS Food Technology 2016, cl) and

Ms. Marilou Alagao, TLE Teacher of Kidawa NHS. The 35-plus participants to the training, organized by UP Mindanao Land Management Officer Joel Sagadal, are mostly women of the resident Dibabawon indigenous peoples community.

The community recently benefited from a training seminar in basic cacao production in partnership with the Dept. of Agriculture Cacao Double-Up Program.

The UP Land Reservation in the area, identified through Presidential Proclamation 1252, mandates UP Mindanao to contribute to development of the 2,800-hectare area through “research, extension, instruction, forest rehabilitation and protection, bio-diversity conservation, crops and livestock production and management, including upland communities training.” (UPMin PR/RG Alama)

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AVAO City -Malaysia-based AirAsia has yet to start flying from Davao City to Kuala Lumpur and vice versa, but the budget airline has already announced its interest to expand its services in the Philippines.

In his courtesy call on Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III, AirAsia Group CEO Tony Fernandes expressed interest to expand its existing Davao-Singapore flights to include routes from Davao City to China, Korea and Malaysia.

“There’s a big population here. There’s

a good business here. We met some farmers who wish to send their cargos directly to these places,” Fernandes was quoted in a statement released by the Department of Finance (DOF).

In July this year, AirAsia announced its latest route to Kuala Lumpur with four times weekly direct flights from Davao City starting January 21, 2018.

“Today marks the start of the next phase of our commitment to Davao.

We believe Davao has the potential to be the international gateway for Asean to the southern Philippines, beginning with

AboitizPower unit inks $800-M notes facility ABOITIZ POWER Corp. on Wednesday said its unit GNPower Mariveles Coal Plant Ltd. Co. (GMCP) signed a notes facility agreement amounting to $800 million with a consortium of lenders.

“The proceeds of the notes will be used by GMCP to, among others, refinance its existing loans and for other general corporate purposes,” the energy arm of the Aboitiz group told the stock exchange.

The noteholders are BDO Unibank, Inc., China Banking Corp., Land Bank of the Philippines, Security Bank Corp. and Philippine Bank of Communications, it said. BDO Capital & Investment Corp. is acting as sole mandated lead arranger.

GMCP is a partnership among AboitizPower units Therma Mariveles Holdings, Inc., and Therma Mariveles Camaya B.V., with Mariveles Coal Project GP Corp., Power Partners Ltd. Co., and AC Energy Holdings, Inc.’s affiliates Arlington Mariveles Philippines GP Corporation, and Arlington Mariveles Netherlands Holdings B.V. GMCP owns a subcritical coal-fired power plant, including associated and auxiliary assets.

The plant has two units each with a capacity of 345 megawatts (MW). The plant is in Mariveles, Bataan.

SM Group set to acquire Goldilocks Bakeshop GOLDILOCKS Bakeshop, Inc. is seeking an alliance with the SM Group in order to help grow its brand in the next 50 years.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, Goldilocks President Richard L. Yee confirmed the company is currently in talks with the SM Group for the acquisition of a controlling stake in the company, but declined to give specifics.

“Goldilocks has always been open to forging strategic partnerships with companies who share our vision and values, while helping us become an even more formidable brand both here and abroad. Over the years, several groups have been interested and as of now we have narrowed the list down,” Mr. Yee was quoted as saying in a statement.

“We believe that the best strategic alliance is one that will make the brand stronger in its next 50 years,” he added.

The discussions with SM comes as Goldilocks explores options to help it better respond to the demands of a growing consumer base as well as new markets.

For its part, SM Investments Corp. goldilocks/PAGE 10

this new route to Kuala Lumpur,” Fernandes said at the Davao launch of the new route.

He said the company is also committed to strongly support the development of cities outside Metro Manila, and “we are confident that by increasing connectivity and accessibility to affordable air travel, AirAsia can help play a role in boosting economic growth in the south. We can’t do it alone and we need airports to share in the responsibility, but together we can make His Excellency President Duterte’s vision of a more prosperous Philippines

come true.”

Fernandes was apparently referring to a “massive opportunity” in expanding the tourism sector in the Philippines once the costs of air travel in coming here are made more affordable by budget airlines whose pricing will depend on how much they are charged for the use of airport terminals.

“The President mentioned the islands here and when I checked it, I said wow, it’s really amazing and we are not worried about Marawi and all that because we think tourism is tourism.

People want to come here

at a right price,” Fernandes said in a meeting with Dominguez, former president of flag-carrier Philippine Airlines.

In the same meeting, Fernandes indicated the lowering or scrapping of the departure tax in small airports will help in realizing the airline’s expansion plans in the Philippines.

Dominguez, in turn, said he will look into this possibility to help slash travel costs and boost trade and tourism.

The finance chief also broached the possibility of airports selling or leasing gates to airlines at different

rates depending on the landing times, in lieu of imposing airport taxes.

“I have asked the DOF representatives in the airports to tell them to consider this differential pricing, selling gates, rather than a fixed tax,” Dominguez told Fernandes.

Fernandes raised the issue of either removing or lowering the rates in small airports to encourage airlines to put in more flights as he welcomed Dominguez’s proposal for airports to sell or lease gates as a viable alternative to the airport tax. (NCB/ PNA)

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Good Grief think a minute

jhan tiafau hurst Think a minute…You may have heard the expression, “Good Grief.” It actually seems a bit strange, doesn’t it? Grief usually comes with death and terrible sadness, especially when death takes away the people we love the most. But the thing that probably makes death and grief the worst is regrets.

Regrets that you didn’t say the things you should have to the people you love.

Regrets that you didn’t ask their forgiveness and make things right with them. And now, you can never tell them how much you love them because they’re gone forever. Maybe you regret you didn’t spend more time with your children, your wife or husband, or your parents. Once your loved one dies they’re gone, and so is your chance to make

things right with them. Our regrets sometimes follow and haunt us for the rest of our lives.

But did you know there is such a thing as good grief? We cannot prevent our family members from dying, but we can prevent ourselves from living with painful regrets after they’re gone.

We can keep ourselves from experiencing terrible guilt, if we will simply choose today to start loving them like we know we should.

We can begin right now to change. We can choose to forgive those who’ve hurt us, or ask them to forgive us for hurting and wronging them. We can start changing to become the husband or wife we know we should be, as well as the father or mother our children need us to be.

You and I can have peace of mind, not only that we’re ready to say goodbye to our loved ones who die, but we ourselves are also ready to face our Maker when we die. If we simply start to live Jesus’ way every day, we can enjoy God’s kind of real, lasting peace. If you want to be free from painful regrets and guilt, both now and after you die, just ask Jesus. He’s grief/PAGE 10

Ruffy magbanua The sky view en route to my humble abode, most of te n t han not , e x u d e s an aura of richness and fertile landscape of clouds g a l ore hang i ng ove r a bluish C agayan de Oro mountain range.

It’s like a bit of everyday meditation. It legitimizes d oi ng not h i ng but just lazily grazing up the wonder of nature.

For the lover of nature, sky watching is a lof t y and healthy escape from the daily earthly life.

Moreover, watching the sky offers an easy way to re conne c t w it h Mot her Nature.

Further, it stimulates creativity -- something that is simply ineffable, simi lar to cre at ing ar t, music or writing -- as it freshen up tired senses and at the same time finding inner peace even just for a while.

P r i or t o t h e w a r i n Marawi, watching the blue sky of Cagayan de Oro is a perfect past-time, an ideal antidote that offers a way to slow down a weary soul.

But not anymore today.

The former Lumbia airport –turned-military airfield is now abuzz 24/7 with

flybys of war machines --from Vietnam war-era OVBronco planes, MG-520 attack helicopters to the newly-acquired Koreanmade FA-50 jet fighters.

That bounty from nature is now shroude d -- for over three months now -- by the thunderous and deafening sounds of war planes never heard before.

From Lumbia, the Philippine Air Force stage daily bombing runs to supp or t g rou nd t ro op s struggling to dislodge the Maute terror group from well-entrenched positions in Marawi.

As the aerial sor ties unfold b efore our ver y eyes, this question keeps on coming with no definitive answer at hand.

Is there a way out to end this protracted war?

This conflict did nothing but water the land with crimson blood that had already taken hundreds of precious human lives (and still counting) -– that of soldiers, innocent civilians, and the people behind this war, the Maute clan.

The horizon remains uncertain as it were, and the only choice for now is to go to war against the enemies of the State to achieve peace in the land.

S a d l y, t h e i s l a n d of M i n d a n a o, s i n c e t i m e immemorial, is mired with s o many s o cio-c u ltura l and political conflicts that has affected its economic way of life. With so much politics in Imperial Manila, peace in Mindanao remain l i k e c a s t l e i n t h e a i r. (ruffy44_ph2000@yahoo. com)

Deal or no deal?

Speaking out

ignacio bunye Last week, in the course of a rambling speech, President Duterte tested public reaction by announcing that a spokesman for the Marcos family has offered to return part of the Marcos gold (or loot, if you will) to the government.

The response, as expected, ranged from very angry to sad to perplexed.

“What? And you expect us to forgive the Marcoses that easily?”

“No way! It has to be all or nothing. And the Marcoses

have to first ask forgiveness.”

“This can not be done legally. A Supreme Court decision forbids it.”

“This is a prelude to the Bongbong’s installation as Vice President.”

Asked by media, Imee Marcos neither confirmed nor denied any offer was made. But she expressed confidence that President Duterte was in a position to resolve the decades-old issue.

To date, the PCGG, which has been tasked to recover the Marcos billions, has so far accounted for only a fraction thereof. The reported Marcos wealth stashed abroad was estimated at 10 billion dollars at 1986 values. Analysts believe that those assets are considerably worth much more today.

What prodded President Duterte to make what – at first glance - appears to be a straight-from-the-lip announcement?

Perhaps, he was just giving vent to his frustration.

Perhaps he was just being impatient. Perhaps he was being practical.

Perhaps to his mind, we can not afford to wait another thirty years to recover another tenth of the Marcos billions. A bird in hand is better than two in the bush.

The earlier decision of this administration to accept the compromise tax offer of Mighty Corporation reflects Duterte’s pragmatism.

Aside from Duterte’s practical approach, let me venture a guess as to what made President Duterte do it.

I believe that President Duterte knows something that we ordinary mortals do not know.

If there is one thing which distinguishes Duterte from other Filipino leaders, I’d say he has very strong instincts and he follows them. He is a classic instinctive decision-

maker.

Case in point. During the last election, he was the only candidate who correctly focused on an issue which really appealed to a broader base – the perils and evil of drug addiction.

Second case in point. – He detected, ahead of any one of us, a tectonic shift in public attitude toward the issue of the Marcos burial at the Libingan ng mga Bayani.

Public opinion polls in the mid 90s indicated a 9 to 1 ratio of those who disapproved of the burial. Later polls, showed the disapprovals diminishing, albeit gradually.

But guess what? Another survey conducted late last year – not by the more popular SWS and Pulse Asia – showed a dramatic reversal.

The online survey used a sample size of 16,000, (13 times normal).

Those who are ver y much against the burial (and deal/PAGE 10

Eulogy for Drug Lords and Pushers

Lucell larawan “Could you not even cry for the dead (drug lords and pushers)?”, appealed a church leader amid the war on drugs.

This is a cry of sympathy for the slain outlaws in the PDEA list. He even urged the faithful to offer prayers for those who died in the police operations to stop the menace. In Lorna Collier’s (2014) “Why We Cry” article published by the American Psychological Association, people who are more clingy cry more than those who are not—meaning, if they have

attachments with people or things, they cry when what are important to them are taken.

This church leader’s rationale obviously gives importance to the perpetrators of chaos in society. Though this may not be the spoken agenda for such moves, and he is just acting on what he believes—that killing is not an option regardless of circumstances, albeit such decision will stop a hundred more deaths that can be committed by every criminal, not counting a hundred more troubled families spared— he is putting into society’s pedestal what ought to be a good riddance. This is nothing less than eulogizing drug kings and their traders.

A eulogy is a speech given at a funeral to fondly remember the life of the p e r s o n w h o d i e d . We ask: why give eulogies— metaphorically speaking--to the causes of our bane and

deliberately refuse to give them to these criminals’ victims who still cry for justice like Abel? Why do these church leaders forget to pray for the dead heroes in Marawi and their orphaned families? Why do they forget to pray for the pitiful plight of the good citizens whose lives are abruptly ended by deluded addicts? Whose side should they be? Whose side should human rights advocates and church leaders be?

What these church leaders and human rights advocates might forget is how their Maker stares at them if these deaths are, indeed, works of God to punish the wicked.

The Maker also asks why they seem closer to the ones disciplined by heaven’s arm.

This is not a far possibility.

The God of love that many want to believe—even to justify sinning—is not just merciful and loving. He is also a God of justice depicted as a glorious and valiant God

with a fearful countenance.

God works with a nation’s leaders (Romans 13:4) and it is also true that Duterte can be the hand of heaven to punish criminals, the puffedup and their moneymaking supporters. Tell me if I am wrong.

But many in the media constantly try to project the war on drugs as the evil of society. They name-call it with “EJK” and constantly try to bedevil the operations against drugs and criminality for political purposes—as if they live in another country and are not affected by the milieu’s ills. But, oh, damn if they or their icons will win the next elections, which is unlikely. The God of justice sees and they are not praying that justice will be denied of them, too, as they eulogize criminals and not their far more honorable victims.

What really bothers is not about the alleged extraeulogy/PAGE 10

5 Peso’s latest weakness still not worrisome: Dominguez BSP sees August inflation between 2.5% and 3.4% U Advertising and Editorial E-mail : businessweekmindanao@gmail.com Contact nos. : 0917-7121424 • 0947-8935776

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CURRENT weakness of the Philippine peso, which is now trading at 51-level to a US dollar, is not an issue yet since this situation still benefits a large number of Filipinos.

Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III told journalists in an interview Thursday that concerns on the current depreciation of the local currency is uncalled for since the economy is now stronger than in the past.

Foreign exchange rate in the Philippines is market-determined, he said, referring to the policy set by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

Its movement, he pointed out, is not greatly affecting domestic price increases unlike in the past.

“We are a much larger economy, much more diversified. The economy is very different from what it was in the 1990s so the impact is not felt as much,” he said, citing the economic reforms done during the term of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and even President Benigno Aquino III. “They had very good economic management and diversified the economy,” he said.

The Finance chief explained that movement of the currency results to losers and winners, with families of some 10 million overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and workers of the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector weakness/PAGE 10

PWARD pressure from higher oil and rice prices are seen to bring the August 2017 inflation rate in the Philippines to between 2.6 percent and 3.4 percent.

Rate of price increases last July rose to 2.8 percent from month-ago’s 2.7 percent, bringing the average to date to 3.1 percent.

In a statement Thursday, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said its Department of Economic Research (DER) sees increases in power rates in areas being serviced by the Manila Electric Company (Meralco)

as well as depreciation of the peso during the month as additional factors that may push inflation for the month higher.

“Moving forward, the BSP will continue to assess domestic and external factors that affect the balance of risks surrounding the inflation outlook in line with its mandate of delivering price stability conducive to a balanced and sustained economic growth,” it added.

The BSP eyes inflation to average at 3.2 percent this year, with the peak seen in the third quarter of the year.

Impact of rice prices

SOURED DEBTS held by thrift banks rose in June to outpace the growth in total loans, latest central bank data showed, even as the lenders saw profits surge by a fifth from a year ago.

Non-performing loans (NPLs) held by the thrift banks grew by 11% as of end-June to reach P40.153 billion, picking up from the P36.158 billion tallied

during the same period in 2016, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

NPLs refer to debts left unsettled at least 30 days beyond due date, and are considered as risky assets as these have high risk of default.

Thrift banks are focused on individual borrowers and lending for

consumer-related activities such as car and home loans — a riskier segment compared to corporate clients.

The higher NPLs outpaced a 9.6% climb in total loans, which reached P802.118 billion from P731.832 billion previously.

Relative to total credit, the share of NPLs also

climbed to 5.01%, inching higher from 4.94% logged in July 2016 but down from June’s 5.1% share.

Loans remained largely funded by deposits, which posted a 13.5% increase to P934.209 billion as of end-June. The loans-todeposits ratio declined to 85.86% from P88.93% the previous year. loans/PAGE 10

Thrift banks’ non-performing loans up

on inflation is seen to have lesser contribution in the last quarter of the year as supply normally

recovers after the rainy season and because of ample importation by the goverment. (PNA)

Principals as instructional leaders

By PATRICIO S. SAMBAAN Jr. Teacher III Macabalan Elementary School

SCHOOL leadership is second only to teaching am ong s ch o ol - re l ate d factors in its impact on student learning, according to research. Moreover, principals strongly shape the conditions for high quality teaching and are the prime factor in determining w het her te achers st ay in high-needs schools.

High-quality principals therefore are vital to the effectiveness of our nation’s public schools especially those serving the children with the fewest advantages in life.

In t h e f i r s t p l a c e , principals must be instructional leaders. It is both a theory and practice.

A conscientious principal recognizes the needs of their teachers. Some teachers need to understand the why before the how and some just need a place to start. A

good instructional leader provides both because both are important to growing teachers’ best practice capacity.

For example, if a teacher ab and ons t he arch ai c practice of the weekly spelling list simply because their new principal asked them to, the teacher’s best practice capacity hasn’t grown. However, if the principal takes the time t o g row t h e f a c u lt y ’s understanding of why spelling lists are not best instructional practice, te achers’ c ap acit y for creating meaningful lessons across the curriculum is expanded. When a teacher understands why learning spelling in context across several platforms, across various content leads to real learning, that teaching skill is transferable to other learning standards.

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slamic Relief Worldwide – Philippines (IRW-PH) distributed 612 packs of qurbani meat (5 kilos per pack) to the poorest and most vulnerable residents of Brgy. Kakar and Katidtuan, Sultan Kudarat in celebration of Eid’l Adha, September 2 Saturday.

Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is a humanitarian and development organization based in Birmingham, United Kingdom and had supported early recovery efforts in communities affected

by Typhoon Yolanda in northern Cebu and Leyte provinces from November 2013 to June 2017. IRW Philippines recently moved its country office in Cotabato City with the view of contributing to the development efforts in Mindanao.

Currently, IRW Philippines is implementing a livelihood initiative in five municipalities in Maguindanao, through its local partner, The Moropreneur, Inc. (TMI).

IRW Philippines has also recently distributed 5864 Ramadan food packs to selected beneficiaries in Pikit, Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Datu Odin Sinsuat, and Cotabato City.

IRW implements a seasonal Qurbani Programme in various

Islamic Relief offices across the world. This programme is designed to enable those who can afford to offer the sacrifice but prefer it to benefit the poor, to donate their Qurbani to the poor and needy. The project involves the distribution of fresh cow meat packets to the most vulnerable people - women, children and the elderly; or those affected by natural disaster or armed conflicts.

This year, IRW implemented a Qurbani Programme in the Philippines for the first time. Five kilos of fresh cow meat were given to 612 households in Kakar and Katidtuan, Sultan Kudarat.

The beneficiaries were identified based on their vulnerabilities that cover number of members per family, income, presence of PWD, orphan, elderly, pregnant/lactating women, and headed by women/ child.

Leptospirosis up 71% in first 8 months of the year: DOH

Coordination was done with the concerned Barangay local government unit. Pulong-pulong sa Barangay (community assembly) was done through the assistance of local government leaders at the same time to consult with the community on the selection process and criteria as well as

and the Ilocos region with 70.

In terms of death, NCR recorded 22, Ilocos followed with 13; Calabarzon with 11; Eastern Visayas with 10; and Western Visayas with 9.

Most of the patients were 35 years and older.

Leptospirosis is caused by the Leptospira bacteria, which enters the body through cuts or abrasions on the skin, or through the mucous membranes of the mouth, nose and eyes when a person comes in contact with floodwaters mixed with garbage, or moist soil contaminated DOH/PAGE 10

slaughter house for the slaughtering of 34 cows.

“The meat having high nutrients will contribute to securing nutritious food for a family for a period of time. This is significant as food gets the biggest share in family’s income in the area,” said Kaiser Rejve, Head of Mission of Islamic Relief.

All suspected human cases of bird flu tested negative: Ubial

By Leilani Junio

By Leilani Junio

MANILA -- Suspected cases of leptospirosis nationwide rose 71.1 percent, reaching 910 from Jan. 1 to Aug. 5 this year compared to 532 cases in the same period last year, the Department of Health (DOH) reported.

Of the 910 suspected cases, 96 resulted in death, compared to 50 in the same period in 2016, DOH spokesperson, Dr. Eric Tayag, said in an interview with the media Thursday.

Majority of the cases were recorded in the National Capital Region (NCR), with 172; followed by the Davao region with 112; Western Visayas with 98; Central Luzon with 80;

the kind of assistance to be provided. The agreed beneficiary selection criteria and process were used in the assessment and were posted at the conspicuous places in the target communities.

IRW Philippines partnered with the Cotabato City government’s Tabun Halal

Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Dr. Paulyn Ubial recently held a dialogue with patients’ groups and civil society organizations (CSOs) based in Mindanao in an effort to strengthen their line of communication.

“The 4th Policy Dialogue on Universal Health Care and Access to Medicines in Davao City is part of the continuing efforts of the Department of Health to listen to the concerns of patients, as well as to create and strengthen enabling partnerships with patient groups and civil society toward increasing access to health care services and medicines,” the department said in a statement.

“This mechanism serves as the platform for patients’ views on DOH policies and programs, particularly on improving access to medicines, (so they would) be heard by policy makers.”

The “Secretary’s Hour”, the highlight of the event, enabled the patients to speak directly with Ubial regarding their health concerns and suggest ways to help the government better address their needs.

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MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) confirmed Tuesday that 39 patients, who have been exposed to chickens in areas with a bird flu outbreak and have shown flu-like symptoms, have tested negative of avian influenza.

“Sa ngayon, ang naestablish natin is lahat ng sakit ay confined sa manok or sa fowls. Wala pong natransmit sa tao (As of now, we have established that bird flu has been confined to fowls. The disease has so far not been transmitted to humans),” Health Secretary Dr. Paulyn Ubial said.

Ubial said nasopharyngeal swabs

(NPS) and blood samples taken from the patients, which were sent to the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) for confirmatory tests, yielded negative results.

The suspected bird flu patients were poultry farm workers who handled or culled chickens in Pampanga and Nueva Ecija where there has been a bird flu outbreak.

Ubial said the continued absence of any human case of avian flu only proves that bird-tohuman transmission of the virus is low and difficult in tropical countries like the Philippines.

The H5N6 strain of bird flu found in the two

provinces is considered highly pathogenic, according to RITM dicrector, Dr. Socorro Lupisan.

This means it could lead to death among humans if the illness is not managed properly or if complications arise, especially if the patient has pre-existing chronic illnesses, such as diabetes and hypertension.

The health department has repeatedly warned that the virus can be transmitted via the respiratory route or through direct exposure to infected fowls or birds, and those handling and culling chickens in affected farms are at risk.

Handling and culling infected chickens expose

a person to the fowls’ aerosolized secretions, which could then find their way into bodily orifices, such as the eyes, nose and mouth.

So as not to contract bird flu, the health department has strongly advised the public to avoid exposure to live birds and fowls in infected areas, wash their hands properly, especially after touching fecal matter, and use disinfectant solutions.

However, the DOH has also allayed public fears of eating poultry as Ubial and other health and agriculture officials ate chicken and eggs in front of the press last Friday.

This is to prove that wellcooked chicken is safe for negative/PAGE 10

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Angie King races to first place at the Ferrari Challenge APAC in Sepang S hortly after a successful podium finish at Fuji Speedway, Angie King once again bagged top honors for the fifth round of the Ferrari Challenge APAC in Sepang, Malaysia.

“We have complete confidence in Angie’s talent as a competitive racer, but this first place podium finish is still a milestone worth celebrating,” said Wellington Soong, President and Chairman of Autostrada Motore, the official dealer of Ferrari in the Philippines. “Nobody expected a newcomer to bag a win, but Angie, in the first two rounds of racing she has ever done

in her life, made it happen. We are proud of Angie and she has our utmost support.”

The second race of Round 5 of the Ferrari Challenge APAC saw lots of excitement for in the Pirelli AM class. With track temperatures at a blistering 50 degree Celsius, it was very challenging for the drivers and tires were managed to minimize deterioration.

King battled it out with Yanbing Xing from China. Xing started from pole and was attacked by King from the getgo. However, Xing suffered a hit on lap 8, lost his position but still ended up third on the podium.

It was a maiden win for King who led from start to finish.

At the end of 14 laps, King clocked in at 31:13.629, followed

by Ken Seto of Japan, lagging behind by 6.194 seconds.

Immediately after receiving the trophy, King was met by her avid supporters including wife Joey Mead-King together with the Soongs, Willie and Marc, Autostrada Motore’s Executive Director.

“I’m so happy to be in first place,” said a still stunned King. “Thank you Ferrari Philippines for all the love and support.”

At the end of 5 rounds of the Ferrari Challenge APAC, King is placed 4th overall in the Trofeo Pirelli AM Class, despite entering the Challenge only by the 4th round in Fuji.

King has to beat Yanbing Xing of China in third, Ken Seto of Japan in second, and Tiger Wu of Taiwan in first place to bag the overall championship of the Ferrari Challenge APAC. As the Challenge heads to Singapore for the penultimate round, King will continue to bear the Philippine f lag. Her participation and eventual success in the Challenge is an important milestone for recognizing Filipino talent in the world of racing.

The Ferrari Challenge was established as a one-make series in 1993, bringing together complete track novices and drivers with prior competition experience. The series spans three regions: North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.

This year, the Ferrari Challenge uses a multi-class format; drivers are grouped under Trofeo Pirelli, Trofeo Pirelli AM, Trofeo Pirelli 458, Coppa Shell, Ladies’ Cup and Gentlemen’s Cup.

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OROBANKERS DIRECTORIES CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY

A PUBLIC SERVICE BY:

AMANAH/ISLAMIC BANK V. Neri Street Carmen, Cdoc 858988/8587965 / 722274

METRO BANK- COGON Osmeña Hayes St. Cdoc | 726438/8572057

ASIA UNITED BANK Cor.Camp Alagar Road Lapasan, Cdoc 729678 / 8568893

METRO BANK- CARMEN Max Suniel St. Carmen, Cdoc 8581722/ 8585162

BDO – VELEZ Velez-Rn Abejuela Street, Cdoc 2314246/8572075

METRO BANK- LAPASAN CM Recto Lapasan HW, Cdoc 724461/8561721

BDO – SM G/F SM City, Master Son’s Avenue Upper Carmen Cdoc | 8592623/8592637

METRO BANK- OSMEÑA Brgy Osmeña St. Cdoc | 722014 /8800924

BDO – XU XU Lib. Annex Corrales St. Cdoc 8574108 / 8573796

METRO BANK- CORRALES Corrales Avenue, Cdoc | 8572635/728731

BDO – CDO HAYES Trendline Bldg.,Hayes Street, 8568151/727405

METRO BANK- GAISANO 8561720

BDO – COGON Sky hi Bldg JR Borja St. Cogon, Cdoc 8577963/ 725209/ 725203 BDO – OSMEÑA Osmeña corner Ramon Chavez St. Cdoc 724567/8563727 BDO – LAPASAN Lapasan Highway Cdoc 8563233 /8563234 / 725178 BDO – RN- PELAEZ George Town CyberMall Rn Pelaez Blvd Kauswagan Cdoc | 8562617/729052 BDO – CARMEN Maxsuniel cor.V Neri St. Carmen, .Cdoc 8584854 /8581133 BANK OF COMMERCE- VELEZ Akut- Velez St.Cdoc | 8564371 / 726880 BANK OF COMMERCE- LAPASAN

CM Recto Ave. Lapasan, Cdoc, 8563991/727731

BPI FAMILY SAVINGS BANK RER kauswagan,HW Cdoc 8573733 /722519 BPI FAMILY SAVINGS BANK Gaston Park Cdoc | 8801518 BPI – LAPASAN Cm Recto HW Lapasan Cdoc 724076/ 8524602 BPI- VELEZ Velez-JR Borja St.Cdoc 8564213/722406 BPI – CAPISTRANO Capistrano St. Cdoc 8574264/8574263 BPI- COGON Osmeña St. Cdoc 8571297/8571298 CHINA BANK –GAISANO 745887/745880 CHINA BANK- JR BORJA JR Borja St. Cdoc 8572212/8573274 CHINA BANK- LAPASAN CM Recto Lapasan HW Cdoc 8561325 /722240 CHINA BANK – CARMEN Max Suniel, Cor. Yakal St. Cdoc 8583903/723091 CHINA BANK – DIVISORIA RN Abejuela St. Divosoria Cdoc 8575759/722641 CITY SAVINGS BANK TS Fashion Ave.Justo Ramonal Corner St.Cdoc 2316060/ 2316059 CHINATRUST Suite U&5 G/LGateway Tower Lapasan Lkk Cdoc 8521846/8521844 D’ASIAN HILLS BANK HW. Lapasan Cdoc | 8564201/ 8564201 D’ASIAN HILLS BANK Vamenta Carmen Sts. Cdoc | 8585366 DBP – CORRALES Corrales Ave., St. Cdoc | 8572087/722649 DBP – CAPISTRANO JR Borja Capistrano St. Cdoc 8567776/722819

PBCOM Tiano-HayesSt. Cdoc | 726519/8571558 PLANTERS DEVELOPMENT BANK

Tiano Bros St. Cdoc | 727083 /727082 PHILTRUST BANK Ramonal OsmeñaSt. CDO 8807234/2316694/2316695 PNB- CORRALES Corrales Avenue Cdoc | 729500 / 729723

PNB- LKK MALL NORTH CONCOURSE

LKK Mall N.Concourse Cdoc 8574149/8575682

PNB- CARMEN Elipe Bldg.Carmen, Cdoc | 8583158/ 8584203 PNB- LKK LKK Lapasan, Cdoc | 8564347/722872

LBP – PUERTO Puerto Cdoc | 8558858 MAYBANK JR Borja Tiano Cor. Bldg. Cdoc 8574439/726060 METRO BANK- DIVISORIA Pabayo Abejuela St. Divisoria Park, Cdoc 724783/8576999 METRO BANK- VELEZ A. Velez St. Cdoc | 8561724/726054 METRO BANK- JR BORJA JR Borja St. Cdoc | 8572999/724415

for Bukidnon province.

Mr. Margarito Jaque, For. Darsky Irigian and Ms. Perlita R. Salac were appointed as representatives for the province of Lanao del Norte while Rev. Prodencio Plaza, Mr. Jay Yap, Mr. Nilo Micabalo and Mr. Ating Co were appointed to represent Misamis Oriental.

During the open forum, RD Andot answers issues and concerns of the operators.

He assured them that the DENR is a partner of the private sector and all stakeholders in working for the advancement of the wood processing industry.

RD Andot also gave emphasis on the stand of the DENR against corruption, further challenging the operators to stop unnecessary handouts and to report directly to his office any employee who displays unethical conduct in their transactions.

The federation is expected to assemble for an election and to establish its structure and guidelines that will be anchored in the aspirations of advancing the interest of the WPPP holders/operators and all stakeholders of the industry. Ana Mae Sumalinog RSCIS No. 08270-2017

Reiterating that the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) rejects corruption, Region 10 OIC, Regional Director Edwin B. Andot (standing) requests the Wood Processing Plant Permit (WPPP) holders/ operators to report any misconduct of officials in all their transactions with the Office.

He said this during the meeting with Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officers and WPP holders/operators in Region 10 on August 25, 2017 at the DENR 10 conference room. Ana Mae Sumalinog RSCIS No. 08-271-2017

PHILIPPINE POSTAL SAVINGS BANK, INC. bels_domingo@yahoo.com.ph Rizal Chavez Cdoc 8572194/725438 PS BANK Velez Corner A. Mabini St., Cdoc 8574183/725184 PHILIPPINE VETERANS BANK Tiano-Abejuela St. Cdoc 722644/8573386 QUEEN CITY DEVELOPMENT BANK, INC. Sacred Heart Mont. Cm RectoAve., Cdoc 8562390 RCBC- VELEZ Velez-Borja St. Cdoc | 8564982/8568888 RCBC- COGON Simplex Bldg. Osmeña St. Cdoc 8562888/725863/8521329 RCBC- LAPASAN Cm. Recto Lapasan HW. Cdoc 8561888/722449 RCBC- LKK Gateway, Tower 1 LkkCenter, Cdoc 8563707/722449 RCBC SAVINGS- CARMEN Walingwaling St.,Carmen St. Cdoc 8585793/ 8586248 RCBC SAVINGS- VELEZ Velez St. Cdoc | 729083/8562460 RCBC SAVINGS- AGORA 8807891/8807892 RURAL BANK OF CABADBARAN, Inc.

#58 Tiano FernandezSt.CDO 727215/ 8563552 *805

SECURITY BANK- OSMEÑA Osmeña St. Cdoc | 8563965/ 723411/728774 SECURITY BANK- LKK Limketkai | 8801258/8801625

STERLING BANK OF ASIA Tiano Velez St. CDO | 8528171/8528168

LBP – VELEZ LunaVelez St. | 723549/8563198

10 conference room. RD Andot, in his message, reiterated that the WPPP holders/operators are the best people to police their own industry because they are assumed to know the illegal players operating in their areas.

Operators from each province appointed interim representatives for the federation.

Misamis Occidental operators appointed Ms. Alicia Camunay and Mr. Winston Catane.

Mr. Mario Huervas, Mr. Juanito Nasara, Mr. Oscar Obial, Mr. Eduardo Suarez, Jr. and Mr. Raul Carlito Gentallan were named as representatives

MEETING WITH PENROs AND WPPP HOLDERS/OPERATOR IN REGION 10

PNB CDO– COGON LKK Center Lapasan, Cdoc 8571991/ 723992

EAST WEST BANK Cogon De Oro Constraction Bldg. LKK Drive 8500339/8500331

LBP – CAPISTRANO Capsitrano St. Cdoc | 8565515/727678

Acknowledging that the government cannot do it alone, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region 10 OIC, Regional Director Edwin B. Andot encouraged the Wood Processing Plant Permit (WPPP) holders/ operators in Region 10 to organize and convene into a federation to police the industry against illegal operations.

A meeting with Provincial and Community Environment and Natural Resources Officers (PENROs) and the WPPP holders/ operators in Region 10 was conducted on August 24, 2017 at the DENR

PNB CDO– LAPASAN LKK Center Lapasan, Cdoc | 8564732 / 723992

SECURITY BANK- VELEZ Velez Montalvan St., Cdoc | 728334/856632

FIRST CONSOLIDATED BANK CM Recto Ave., Cor.Agudo Road Cdoc 8565360/2316678

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WPP Permit holders/operators encouraged to organize

PNB CDO– DIVISORIA Tiano Bros.Cruz Taal St., Cdoc 722861 /722816

EAST WEST BANK #5 Juan Sia Bldg. Apolinar Velez St.Cdoc 8578801/720081

ENTERPRISE BANK INC. Centro Mariano Bldg Osmeña St. Cdoc 723869/ 3093395

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UCPB BANK- LAPASAN Osmeña Corner Lkk Drive, Cdoc 85771842/ 725135 UCPB BANK- VELEZ Velez Corner C. Pacana St. CDO 8564474/8564527 UCPB BANK SAVINGS-CAPISTRANO

Capistrano Corner CruzTaal St. CDO 8524099/722695

UCPB BANK SAVINGS- OPOL Gf forever Books Bldg.Bulua National CDO 754519/8588063 UNION BANK Lapasan Cm.Recto Cdoc | 8566847/8563805 WEALTHBANK Velez Gomez St. Cdoc | 8568942/722174 1ST VALLEY BANK Vamenta Blvd. CornerLirio St. Carmen, Cdoc 8501871/ 8584146 OROBANKERS CLUB Inc. Pnb Carmen | 09151850242

To address issues and concerns, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region 10 spearheaded by OIC, Regional Director Edwin B. Andot (inset photo) conducts a dialogue with the Wood Processing Plant Permit (WPPP) holders/ operators in Region 10 on August 24, 2017 at the DENR 10 conference room.

In the said dialogue, RD Andot assured the WPPP holders/ operators that the DENR is a partner of the private sector in the advancement of the industry for all the stakeholders. Ana Mae Sumalinog RSCIS No. 08-2722017

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region 10 OIC, Regional Director Edwin B. Andot (inset photo) encourages the Wood Processing Plant Permit (WPPP) holders/operators in Region 10 to organize and form a federation that will represent each province and convene to address and find solutions to their issues and concerns.

He said this during the meeting with Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officers and WPP holders/operators in Region 10 on August 25, 2017 at the DENR 10 conference room. Ana Mae Sumalinog RSCIS No. 08-273-2017

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BFAR...

Grief...

fishing gear during this month of August yet both cases are pending for filing of necessary documents from the local government unit of Davao Oriental.

Me a nw h i l e , p a r t n e r agencies such as government law enforcement agencies, local government units, associated academe and other non-government units shall be awarded with plaques and certificates through their meritorious works displayed during the observance of the Davao Gulf Closed Season this year.

Through the onset of the Davao Gulf Open Season, small-scale to largescale fishing activities are anticipated to soar per quantity of catch as compared to last year’s previous quarter.

L ast ye ar, BFA R 1 1 documented an increase of 9.5 percent in fish catch from Davao Gulf in 2015 due to the strict implementation of the closed season, especially in the increase in aquaculture and marine municipal subsectors.

The projects, alongside strong law enforcement group, are being implemented in the region. BFAR is also currently embarking on Basil, “Balik Sigla sa Ilog at Lawa”, which aims to revive rivers, lakes, streams and other bodies of water which are home to some fishes but are destroyed due to human activities.

BFAR 11 is also plotting possible sites to re-establish and improve the current conditions on certain bodies of water which are yet to be identified by the regional fishery offices and local government units in Davao Region. (ASP/PNA)

the Lord of life and death Who will forgive you and take full charge of our life.

Jesus is the only One Who can help you change so you can experience good grief on the day you say goodbye to those you love. Just Think a Minute…

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Goldilocks... from page 3

(SMIC), the holding firm of country’s richest man Henry Sy, Sr., on Tuesday said it is holding preliminary discussion for a possible equity investment, joint venture, or other cooperation agreement with Goldilocks.

SMIC noted, however, that the deal will still be subjected to approval by anti-competition watchdog, Philippine Competition Commission.

Goldilocks started operations in 1966 in Pasong Tamo, Makati City, and was able to expand overseas only a decade after its first store was established. The company was able to hit the 400-store mark in 2013.

“We reassure everyone our internal and external stakeholders, our employees, affiliates, business partners and most of all, our loyal customers that Goldilocks will always be committed to the same standards of excellence that have made us the country’s number one bakeshop,” Mr. Yee said.

Earlier this year, SMIC said it will continue to be on the lookout for partnerships that would compliment its businesses. The holding firm has core interests in property, retail, and banking.

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Deal... from page 4

that includes this writer) constituted only 20 per cent of those polled!

Those who vehemently and steadfastly disagreed were those who were either directly or indirectly affected by the martial law regime.

But those who were not (read that as Millennials) couldn’t care less.

I personally am against an unconditional return of part or all of the Marcos wealth.

I am just sad that I belong to the increasingly shrinking group of Filipinos who think so.

President Duterte, the instinctive decision-maker, also knows that our numbers are dwindling. And that would be definitely impact on his decision process.

Trillanes versus the Senate Even inside the senate hall, Antonio Trillanes’ rebellious streak manifests itself every now and then. Fortunately, they have been limited to shouting matches against fellow senators.

I d on’t qu it e re c a l l anymore what was the casus belli in previous altercations with then Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile , Mgz Zubiri, and Tito Sotto .

But I do recall that Trillanes walked out while Enrile was interpellating him.

Tr i l l ane s’ l ate st t i f f occurred just last week and this time, he traded insults with Dick Gordon during the Blue Ribbon Committee hearing on the Bureau of Customs.

This prompted the latter to file an ethics complaint against Trillanes.

Knock on wood. I hope future incidents do not degenerate into fisticuffs and scuffles which every now and then erupt in the parliaments of some of our Asian neighbors.

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Eulogy... from page 4

judicial killings (EJKs) that may or may not be committed by some law enforcers in the fulfillment of their duties. Compared to those selective sympathies extended to those listed by PDEA, there are matters more lamentable: the massacre of a family in Bulacan by a drug addict; the 136 troops of the government who died fighting the terrorists in Marawi; the 12,000 plus drug-related homicides in the past year. The righteous cry for the righteous, never for the wicked.

The Life of a Teacher ………

Eileen May E. Fudan Kindergarten Teacher 1 West City Central School, Ilaya Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City

The life of a teacher is more interesting and with excitement.

The life of a teacher is meaningful.

The life of a teacher is an intellectual flexibility to be active in different aspects of multi-tasking in dealing with children.

The life of a teacher is a lifetime vocation.

The life of a teacher is a heroic act which struggles to teach the young minds.

The life of a teacher is like a public servant who looks after the needs of the people he/she serves.

The life of a teacher is like a living God who shows and teaches with unconditional

love and compassion towards children.

The life of a teacher is full of sacrifices to fulfil the needs of children.

The life of a teacher is like an encourager who gives more strength to cowards and to achieve their full potentials.

The life of a teacher is adventurous it explores the interest and skills of each child.

The life of a teacher is rational. Practical ways are what it teaches to children.

The life of a teacher is resourcefulness using instructional materials to develop the interest of the children to learn.

The life of a teacher exemplif ies generosit y by sharing new ideas and knowledge towards children.

The life of a teacher points out to success as a goal for children to reach.

The life of a teacher ent ai ls ad apt abi lit y to changes in environment especially dealing with different behaviour.

Teacher’s life is like a parent after home.

Teacher’s life is awesome.

It touches and transforms lives.

Teacher’s life is unique.

It utilizes different strokes for different folks.

Teacher’s life is inspiring.

Values are given at most

importance.

Teacher’s life is protective.

It shields children away from dangers.

This is what teacher’s life is! Protective To sum it up, I thanked God for giving me the opportunity to serve them (chi ldren) in one way or another, I am part of developing their learning and growing up and to become better citizen in a society.

We are simply believers of Christianity; we are not even “lawyers”. We cannot be too naïve to be pulled by strings, especially those wielded by the supporters of society’s menace. We believe in the balanced interpretation of Christian principles (2 Timothy 2: 15).

as of end-March.

Incomes generally went higher across the entire Philippine banking system to a cumulative bottom line of P81.924 billion, up 3.5% from P79.192 billion the previous year. The share of NPLs likewise declined to 1.94% from 2.19% of total loans, according to latest BSP data. The central bank monitors the NPL ratios of banks in order to keep track of asset quality and maintain the soundness of the financial system.

he said, noting that early consultation is necessary to conf irm if a patient is indeed suffering from leptospirosis.

“Do not self-medicate,” the health official said, adding that antibiotics for the disease are available in community health centers at the recommendation of a physician.

To avoid contracting the

disease, the DOH advises the public not to swim or wade in potentially contaminated water or floodwater; use proper protection such as boots and gloves when work exposes one to contaminated water ; drain potentially contaminated water; and control rats at home by using traps or poison and maintaining cleanliness.

(PNA)

Weakness... from page 5

among those benefited.

“I’m not saying that everybody should be happy but majority is benefiting, we should allow the market to take its course,” he said.

“What we are watching very carefully is the rate of change. If it goes from PHP51 to PHP53 in one day that is worrisome...Let’s put it this way, we are watching it, but we are not panicking,” he said. (PNA)

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Meanwhile, nonperforming assets held by banks which come in the form of foreclosed properties from defaulting borrowers dropped to P20.864 billion, 5.9% lower than the P22.166 billion which the thrift lenders held a year ago.

Banks have the option to seize assets of value such as homes and cars from defaulting clients should they fail to pay their mortgages if these properties were used as collateral for the loan.

With the bigger share of problem loans, the banks chose to raise allowances for potential credit losses to P27.751 billion, which is 8.3% higher than the P25.617 billion reserves allotted a year prior.

However, such reserves were not enough to fully cover the NPLs, as it only provided for 69.1% of the bad debts.

Coverage even slipped from the 70.9% share tallied a year ago, data showed.

With the sustained growth in total loans, thrift banks saw cumulative profits jump to P8.174 billion for the first semester, spelling a 20.9% increase from P6.759 billion during the comparable yearago period.

There are 57 thrift banks operating in the Philippines

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inform the patients about its programs, especially the Medicines Access Programs that aim to reach those who are in need of health care services but are unable to access them due to various reasons, such as poverty, the department stated.

According to the DOH, it would also enlighten p at i e n t s o n P r e s i d e n t Rodrigo Duterte’s directives on reducing the prices of medicines, increasing their availability, and promoting the use of generic drugs in the country.

The Polic y Dialogue on Universal Health Care and Access to Medicines, held quarterly by the DOH, recognizes that patients are key partners of the government in fulfilling the Philippine Health Agenda to achieve Universal Health Coverage, the DOH stated.

(DOH PR)

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with the urine of infected animals, especially rats.

Tayag said its incubation period is from 7 to 10 days and its symptoms include high fever, muscle pain, headache, redness of the eyes, chills, and tea-colored urine. It could lead to kidney failure and in some cases, it affects the lungs and brain.

“Hi nd i ito d ap at na binabalewala (This disease should not be disregarded),” he warned.

Patients must be treated within two days from the ons e t of t h e i l l n e ss to pre ve nt c ompl i c at i ons ,

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for the training of about 40,000 tourism employees this year.

The training program takes off from the initial run that started in 2014, which was funded by the Canadian government through the Asian Development Bank.

The project, which lasted until 2015, was piloted in Davao City, Bohol, Cebu and Palawan.

Ms. Jimenez also said that local government units need to update or pass new laws to strengthen the tourism work force.

The DoT official also stressed the need to make the tourism industry more inclusive by giving attention to rural areas where access to training is limited.

“Our goal is also to help the 50 poor provinces,” she said, by developing the manpower skills in community-based tourism projects.

Brenda A. Ocampo of Eden Nature Park and Resort, one of the beneficiary companies, said her company will focus training on language, first aid and facilities maintenance.

“This (program will) position employees to get the most of their dealings with their guests,” said Ms. Ocampo.

DoT-Davao Regional Director Roberto P. Alabado III, for his part, said the increasing number of flights to and from Davao City, including exist ing and planned new routes, opens the region to more local and international tourism markets.

“We need to strengthen our local industr y, our human resources… We have to prepare (the tourism establishments and their employees) for this surge in the number of visitors,” he said.

Mr. Alabado also noted that the entry of new players in the health care industry provides an opportunity for Davao City to develop a medical tourism sector.

“Initially, what we are looking into is to focus on local tourists, and eventually find ways to attracting foreign visitors. Right now, local tourists come to the city for dental services and dermatology, but the entry of more medical facilities will help us lure more tourists,” he said.

Arturo M. Milan, trustee of the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc., said the planned medical facilities will also provide an impetus for institutions to improve services and operations.

“We know that when new players enter an industry, they push the old players to make their presence still relevant,” Mr. Milan said.

At least two major hospitals are planned for construction in the city: the St. Luke’s Medical Center within the Azuela Cove, a joint township venture between the Alcantara and Ayala groups; and the Lanang Premiere Doctors Hospital at the Davao Park District of Megaworld Corp.

“To augment its supply requirements, CLPC sought separate competitive offers from any peak load generation source and base load generation source from prospective suppliers,” the joint filing said.

“Fo r t h e b a s e l o a d generation source requirement, only one bid was received for each of the two competitive biddings conducted by CLPC, resulting in a failed bid,” it added.

The failed bids prompted direct negotations between the two companies, leading to the power supply contract.

The ERC, which clears all power supply contracts as their cost is eventually passed on to consumers, has set the next public hearing of the deal before issuing final approval.

For the San Miguel unit, the provisional approval will allow it to collect fees during the plant’s testing and commission phase and partly recover its investments since its parent company SMC Global Power Holdings Corp. advanced $300 million to start the construction of the power plant.

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from page 1 million that all sought tax incentive covering a threeyear fiscal and incentive on real property tax for two years.

“Hopefully the Board of DCIPC can act on them (four projects) by October,” said Lemuel Ortonio, head of DCIPC. Ortonio said there are other new businesses that did not apply for incentives, but the city will extend services in securing permits and refer them to the right agencies for the smooth processing of the required permits.

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of DOLORES VILLARUEL PACHICA, who died on June 14, 2005 at Iloilo City, Philippines, that the said deceased died intestate, without will or testament and without any outstanding debts in favor of any person or entity; That the aforementioned deceased left a parcel of land situated at T.N. Pepito St. Poblacion, City of Valencia, Bukidnon, Philippines; KATIBAYAN ng ORIHINAL na TITULO Blg. P-1563; A parcel of land known as Lot 7404, Cad. 791-D (Psu-10-001606).

DOLORES VILLARUEL PACHICA is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE; is made and entered DELILAH PACHICA KANGLEON, of legal age, Filipino, widow, and SAMEUL V. PACHICA, of legal age, Filipino, married to ELANIE CABRERA PACHICA, all residents at T.N. Pepito St. City of Valencia, Bukidnon Philippines; containing an area of SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY THREE (673) square meters more or less under Tax Declaration No. 22-001-68731 of the City Assessor of Valencia, Valencia Bukidnon. Under Notary Public of ATTY. RYAN DONVIV C. SISON; Per Doc. No. 361; Page No. 73; Book No. II; Series of 2017.

BWM: Aug. 21, 28 & Sept. 4, 2017

Meanwhile, Ortonio said the city’s Business Bureau is in the process of perfecting the system on business permit application procedure from three to two days provided that the applicants submit complete and correct corresponding documents otherwise it will be sent back to them.

The city government has been riding high on positive business climate.

Ortonio said that in the first half of the year, the city’s Business Bureau registered a total value of investments a little over P247 billion which is higher by P17 billion as compared to 2016 annual data of P230 billion.

Also, the city posted a six percent increase in the number of businesses from 32,000 in 2015 to 38,000 in 2016.

Ortonio said he will still discuss with the Business Bureau on the total investment targets for the remaining months of 2017.

The city is also coming up with industry profile of different investments.

DCIPC started the profiling for the agri-business, health and wellness, and property development.

“We saw this as an effective measure so we would know whether there is a need to invite more on these type of investments,” he said.

He said D CIPC also received several unsolicited proposals mostly on solid waste management and street lighting projects under the Private Public Partnership (PPP) scheme.

“What we did was provide the prospective investors the requirements so they could comply and these will be reviewed by the Davao City PPP secretariat,” Ortonio said.

(Digna D. Banzon/PNA)

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323-9800.

Porcadilla said Globe and Smart callers need to dial the area code 088 first before they could be answered by the Oro Computer Aided Emergency Response center of CDRRMD. Dispatchers will then deploy the appropriate team to the distressed area (police, fire, ambulance, bomb squad, power utility) as the case may be.

The city’s 911 system is patterned after that of Davao City which was started in 2002 under retired Col. Mario Verneer Monsanto. He is now Cagayan de Oro’s CDRRMD consultant.

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consumption and not all chickens in the country are infected with bird flu.

President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday also joined a boodle fight in San Fernando, Pampanga to assure the public that poultry products are safe to eat.

Meanwhile, the DOH said that since culling activities in both provinces ended last Aug. 24, they are expecting their monitoring to end on Sept. 3 if no one is suspected to have been contaminated.

(PNA)

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10th Judicial Region Branch 39 Cagayan de Oro City PETITION FOR CORRECTION OF ENTRY IN THE RECORD/ CERTIFICATE OF MARRIAGE OF DAVID JOHN KAULBACK AND SONNY DEL PILAR PAMAUS IN THE LOCAL CIVILREGISTRY OF TAGOLOAN, MISAMIS ORIENTAL,

SONNY DEL PILAR PAMAUS KAULBACK and DAVID JOHN KAULBACK,

Petitioners, -versusCIVIL REGISTRAR OF TAGOLOAN, MISAMIS ORIENTAL, AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES,

Respondents.

--------------------------NOTICE OF INITIAL HEARING Petitioners, through counsel, filed a verified Amended Petition for Correction of Entry in the Record/Certificate of Marriage of David John Kaulback and Sonny del Pilar Pamaus.

Finding said Petition sufficient in form and substance, the same is hereby given due course. Petitioners are hereby directed to cause this Notice to be published once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks in a duly accredited newspaper of general circulation in Cagayan de Oro City and the Province of Misamis Oriental, at their own expense.

Let copies of this Notice be posted in the Bulletin Board of the Local Civil Registrar of Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental, the Bulletin Board of Provincial Capitol of Misamis Oriental, and the Bulletin Board of City Tourism Hall, Cagayan de Oro City, where this Court is temporarily holding office.

This case is set for hearing on 17 October 2017 at 2:00 PM at RTCBranch 39, Cagayan de Oro City. The Civil Registrar and any person having or claiming any interest under the entries whose cancellation or correction is sought may, within fifteen (15) days from notice of this Petition, or from the last date of publication of such notice, file his/her opposition thereto.

Let a copy of this Notice be furnished the Office of the Solicitor General, Office of the Local Civil Registry of Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental, the Petitioners and their counsel.

AFTER Petitioners’ documents in compliance with jurisdictional requirements are marked and declared complete, and there is NO OPPOSITION filed, petitioners should PRESENT EVIDENCE EX-PARTE before Atty. Kathryn A. Galarrita-Naduma, at a convenient date and time agreed upon between the latter and counsel.

SO ORDERED. Cagayan de Oro City, 15 August 2017.

CAGAYAN DE ORO MAIN BRANCH P & J Lim Bldg., Tiano Brothers Kalambagohan Sts., Tel. # (08822) 727-829 * Telefax # (088) 856-1947 CAMIGUIN BRANCH B. Aranas St., Poblacion, Mambajao, Camiguin Tel. # (088) 387-0491 CORRALES BRANCH Corrales Ave., Cagayan de Oro City DIVISORIA BRANCH Atty. Erasmo B. Damasing Bldg., #61 Don A. Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 857-3631 LAPASAN BRANCH Lapasan Hi-way, Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 231-6739 CARMEN BRANCH Vamenta Blvd., Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 231-2011

Republic of the Philippines 10th Judicial Region REGIONAL TRIAL COURT Branch 19 Cagayan de Oro City IN THE MATTER OF ADOPTION OF MINOR FROILAN LAYDA NOBLEZA,

SP-FMY-2017-108

SPOUSES MICHELLE NIEMBRA PERPAS AND RONNEL GAID PERPAS,

Petitioners.

X- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - / ORDER Finding the Petition to be sufficient in form and substance, the same is hereby given due course and forthwith let the Initial Hearing thereof be set on November 14, 2017 at 9:00 o’clock in the morning before this. Court which is temporarily located at the City Tourism Hall, Cagayan de Oro City. Interested persons may file their opposition on or before the aforesaid date of hearing and to attend the hearing of this Petition.

At the expense of the Petitioner, let this Order be published once a week for three (3) successive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in Cagayan de Oro City and the Province of Misamis Oriental.

In consonance with R.A. 8552 vis-à-vis A.M. No.02-6-02-SC, the Court Social Worker is hereby directed to conduct a Home Study Report on the adopting parents and a Child Study Report on the adoptee. She is also directed to conduct counseling sessions with the adopting and biological parents. The said report shall be submitted to this Court within SIXTY (60) days from receipt of this Order.

Petitioner is likewise ordered to have all documentary evidence including their Judicial Affidavits along with those of their witnesses which shall be pre-marked before the Acting Branch Clerk of Court to establish compliance with jurisdictional requirements on November 6, 2017 at 2:00 o’clock in the afternoon.

In consonance with A.M.12-8-8-SC (Judicial Affidavit Rule) vis-a-vis OCA Circular No.106-2012, Petitioner is hereby directed to submit their judicial affidavit at least five (5) days before the initial hearing, copy furnished the Public Prosecutor and the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG).

IT IS SO ORDERED. Done this 15th day of August, 2017 in the City of Cagayan de Oro, Philippines.

(SGD.) EVELYN GAMOTIN NERY

Presiding Judge BWM: Aug. 28, Sept. 4 & 11, 2017

SPEC PROC NO. SP-ORD2017-184

(SGD.) MARITES FILOMENA B. RANA-BERNALES Presiding Judge

BWM: Sept. 4, 11 & 18, 2017

CDO MAIN BRANCH P & J Lim Bldg., Tiano Brothers Kalambagohan Sts., Tel. # (08822) 727-829 * Telefax # (088) 856-1947

DIVISORIA BRANCH Atty. Erasmo B. Damasing Bldg., #61 Don A. Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 857-3631

CAMIGUIN BRANCH B. Aranas St., Poblacion, Mambajao, Camiguin Tel. # (088) 387-0491

LAPASAN BRANCH Lapasan Hi-way, Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 231-6739

CORRALES BRANCH Corrales Ave., Cagayan de Oro City

CARMEN BRANCH Vamenta Blvd.,Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 231-2011

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Cebu Pacific waives rebooking fees C

No more stress and additional expenses for Cebu Pacific passenger wanting to make changes in their booked flight itineraries

ebu Pacific will waive fees on rebooking or flight changes as part of its push to improve customer experience.

Passengers who decide to change flight schedules within 24 hours from booking will no longer have to pay rebooking fees of as much as P2,800.

In the past, passengers who make changes on their bookings were required to pay P1,500 for

domestic flights, P2,300 for short-haul flight and P2,800 for long-haul international flights.

For bookings that require changes in the flight sequence, penalty fees will also be waived.

For example, if a passenger booked a Manila-Cebu flight, and then needs to change this to Cebu-Manila, the cancellation fee is waived.

The same applies for Sum of Sectors (SOS) or “Through Fare”

bookings, which are basically two connecting flights treated as one.

For instance, a passenger books a ViracManila-Cebu flight and needs to change this to Cebu-Manila-Virac, the cancellation fee is waived.

Penalty fees will also be waived for direct flights changed to SOS booking and vice versa.

While the rebooking and cancellation fees are waived, however, passengers who make such flight changes will still need to shoulder the fare difference.

The waiver on the rebooking and cancellations fees is applicable across all booking channels of Cebu Pacific, whether through a travel agent, ticket office and call center.

Ancillary services, such as seat selection, baggage allowance and pre-ordered meals, are also fully transferrable to other guests and flights at no extra cost.

“Rebooking and cancellation fees have been a key concern for passengers, especially

those who have been able to avail themselves of low fares. This will benefit them as it truly makes flying with Cebu Pacific more affordable,” Cebu Pacific Vice President for Corporate Affairs Paterno S. Mantaring said.

The airlines has also updated all its booking systems to make exemptions from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) Terminal Fee, or the International Passenger Service Charge (IPSC) applicable on bookings made via the Cebu Pacific mobile app and web site.

The move is seen benefiting thousands of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who book flights on Cebu Pacific to get to their job sites.

Aside from OFWs, pilgrims with authorization from the Philippine Sports Commission and guests who have been issued an exemption certificate are also exempted from paying the IPSC, provided valid documents are presented.

Cebu Pacific passengers will no longer be charged rebooking fees in case they want to make changes to their dates and times of travel

Cebu Pacific has waived rebooking fees for passengers wanting to make changes in their booked flight itineraries