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Xavier Ateneo Sports Centre inaugurated Photos by Kim Zaldivar / cdodev.com

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he Xavier Ateneo Sports Centre (XASC), the newest facility of Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan, has officially opened to provide the academic community a venue for athletics programs and recreational activities, located in Pueblo de Oro. During its blessing and ceremonial inauguration on Saturday, December 16, university president Fr Roberto “Bobby” C Yap SJ said that the XASC is dedicated to the Xavier Ateneo students.

“This Sports Centre is for the students,” Yap told the crowd. “This is for their programs in sports and physical education so they will realize that physical exercise is essential for healthy living.”

He also pointed out the importance for the

students to hone their athletic abilities to become gracious players and victors in sports.

XACS features a basketball court with 2 sub-courts for practices, retractable bleachers (2,000+ seats), four badminton courts, semiOlympic-size swimming pool with shower area and locker rooms, track and field oval (8 lanes), regulation-size football field, and parking spaces for over 200 vehicles, among others.

According to Yap, the facility stands as a

testament to accomplish the Jesuit educational principles of cura personalis and mens sana in corpore sano.

For the person’s mind and body “Cura personalis, which means “care for the whole person,” is a key Ignatian value in Jesuit education,” Yap said.

The students are taught with the principle as part of the university’s formation programs that extend to all educational

areas, including sports.

In relation to their health and physical education, Yap emphasized the significance of adhering to mens sana in corpore sano which translates to “a sound mind in a sound body.”

“Jesuit education includes a welldeveloped program of sports and physical education,” Yap stated, quoting The Characteristics of Jesuit Education’s 31st

paragraph.

“In addition to strengthening the body, sports programs help [young] men and women to learn to accept success and failure graciously, and to become aware of the need to cooperate with others using the best qualities of each individual to contribute to the greater advantage of the whole group.”

A venue for education The commemoration plaque, situated at its entrance, states that the

Centre is “dedicated to all students who enter the halls of Xavier Ateneo” who are aspiring to fulfill these Jesuit principles.

Kristina Sancebutche, Xavier Ateneo Physical Education teacher for Grades 7 and 9, has testified that this will greatly help the students in their PE classes.

“There are planned activities for them,” she shared. “If there are sports activities that inaugurated/PAGE 7

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Secret Garden – where Primavera cardholders dine December 17-23, 2017

Story and Photos by MARK FRANCISCO

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OR each P1,000 worth of yummylicious Korean food, you’ll get ten percent off. But that’s only exclusive for Primavera Perks Card holders.

So where should you avail the discount card? The question is not actually where but how.

Because you can only get the Primavera Perks Card

for free by owning a unit at either Primavera Residences or the currently constructing Primavera City, all located in uptown Cagayan de Oro. There are a lot of Korean restaurants in Cagayan de Oro but Secret Garden boasts of a complete array of authentic Korean dishes – from kimchi to pickled vegetables and spiced tofu.

Located along Masterson Avenue, this laid back hideout is just one of the many partners for Primavera Perks Cards.

Cardholders will get P100 to P200 off per night if coursed through Damiani.

Get five percent discount from regular price items for a minimum purchase of P500 and above in participating

food tenants at SM City Cagayan de Oro. Get special freebies when you dine at Barkadahan Grill. Get special freebies when you dine at Shield Diner. Get ten percent discount from regular price items at Bad Burgers. Get three percent discount from regular price items for a minimum purchase of P500 and above at Michelle Bakeshop. Get ten

Cebu Pacific begins Manila-Siargao route Leading Philippine carrier Cebu Pacific commenced operation of flights between Manila and Siargao on December 17, 2017. Initially on commercial run until March 24, 2018, CEB will fly direct between Manila and Siargao six times weekly (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday).

To mark the launch of the new route, the first

passengers who checkedin for the inaugural Manila-Siargao and the return Siargao-Manila flights received a special gift from Cebu Pacific.

In Manila, the first passenger who checkedin for the Manila-Siargao flight, Kassandra “Kim” Gequillana (in photo, standing center) was awarded

by Charo Logarta Lagamon, Corporate Communications

Director of Cebu Pacific and Department of Tourism Regional Director Ana Nuguid (flanking Gequillana).

Siargao, regarded as the surfing capital of the Philippines, is a hidden gem that is the perfect destination for backpackers and adventure enthusiasts.

Iconic surfing hotspots include Cloud 9 that has the reputation as the best surfing break in the

Philippines. Non-surfers, on the other hand, can enjoy idyllic white sand beaches on neighboring Guyam, Daku and Naked Islands.

For bookings and inquiries, guests can visit www.cebupacificair. com; call the reservation hotlines (+632) 7020-888 or (+6332)230-8888; or message CEB via Twitter (@CebuPacificAir) or Facebook (www. facebook.com/ cebupacificair).

About Cebu Pacific (Cebu Air Inc.) (PSE: CEB) Cebu Air Inc. is the largest carrier in the Philippine air transportation industry, offering its low-cost services to more destinations and routes with higher flight frequency within the Philippines than any other airline. CEB currently offers flights to a total of 37 domestic and 25 international destinations, operating an extensive network across Asia, Australia, the Middle East, and the US. Its 62-strong fleet is comprised of two route/PAGE 6

percent discount from regular price items for a minimum purchase of P150 for coffeebased products at Bikes N Barrels. Get five percent discount on regular price at Luna Ristoranti.

And the list of partners is growing. So get the perks that work exclusively for you. Be part of the Primavera Perks Card community.

PhilHealth 10, Hospitals Ink Landmark NO HOSPITAL DEPOSIT M.O.A. PhilHealth Regional Office 10 (PRO 10) signed a landmark Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with six Cagayan de Oro City PhilHealthaccredited hospitals on December 8, 2017 at SEDA Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City, that provides for a No Hospital Deposit Policy for PhilHealth members.

Dr. Ruben Go, (Medical Director of CDO Polymedic Plaza), Dr. Miguel E. Kho (Madonna and Child Hospital), Dr. Jesus M. Jardin (Capitol University Medical Center) Mr. Dexter R. Garcia (Cagayan de Oro Medical Center), Dr. Michael C. Sabal (Sabal Hospital), SPC Sr. Mercy Corazon G. Bangot (Maria Reyna XU Hospital) and Datu Masiding M. Alonto, Jr., (Area Vice-President for Mindanao) signed the historic document.

The partnership was sealed in the presence of Hon. Oscar Moreno, CDO City Mayor, Atty.

Carlo Franco Thomas Limjoco, DOH 10, Dr. Ma. Lourdes S. Gaane, City Councilor, Dr.

Jonathan T. Ortigoza, HCDMMD ChiefPRO 10, and Atty. Ian Alfredo T, Magno, Deputy Legal Officer, PRO 10.

The MOA seeks to strengthen RA 10932, or the “No Hospital Deposit Law”. It mandates that, “in emergency or serious cases, it shall be unlawful for any hospital or medical clinic to request, solicit, demand or accept any deposit or any other form of advance payment as prerequisite for administering basic emergency care, for confinement or medical treatment, or to refuse to administer medical treatment and support any patient”.

Under the agreement, the PhilHealth accredited hospital shall not impose a deposit requirement for eligible PhilHealth members and their dependents that come to the facility for confinement or admission. This would apply to both emergency and nonemergency cases. It philhealth/PAGE 6

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Vivo gives back to Marawi soldiers with Special Outreach

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ivo Philippines, in the true Filipino Christmas spirit, gave back to the heroic soldiers who fought to free Marawi by spending an afternoon with them last December 17 at the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Hospital in V. Luna, Quezon City.

The special outreach was attended to by Vivo employeevolunteers who interacted with 150 soldiers and their families and entertained them with song and dance per formances.

VIVO’s celebrity influencers were also in attendance to give joy and encouragement to the Marawi freedom fighters.

KZ Tandingan, Darren Espanto, Jason Dy, and Kisses Delavin also shared their talents in the afternoon of thanksgiving, to the delight of the wounded soldiers and their families.

Brand Director for Vivo Philippines Annie Lim, shared her respect for the courageous soldiers. “The soldiers who fought in Marawi are more than heroes--they are also fathers, sons, brothers, friends who placed their life on the line in the name of things that matter most to every Filipino: togetherness that goes beyond religion and love that knows no boundaries.” she said.

Vivo Philippines recently came out with a heartwarming Christmas video featuring the plight of a soldier who fought in Marawi and his family. Vivo, by way of the special Christmas video, shares and celebrates what a truly meaningful Christmas is for Filipinos. Family, togetherness, empathy, and the spirit of giving make a Filipino Christmas like no one else in the world.

Vivo Philippine presenting a cheque worth Php 100,000 for the rehabilitation and recovery of the soldiers From left to right: Erin Valera (host), Jason Dy (Vivo Endorser), KZ Tandingan (Vivo Endorser), Darren Espanto (Vivo Endorser), Lt. Sargent (AFP Medical Center rep.), Hazel Bascon (Vivo VP and Head of Sales) and Neri Choy (HR Director)

Vivo Philippines volunteers who helped out with the event

Soldiers starting off the program with a singing of the Philippine National Anthem

KZ Tandingan sharing the spotlight and doing a duet with one of the soldiers

Kisses Delavin taking a clearer selfie with the new Vivo V7

LOCAL COAL GET AWAY TAX-FREE IN APPROVED COAL TAX

Green groups slam DMCI for using ‘sneaky tactics’ to avoid regulation Advocates for consumers, accountability, and the environment expressed dismay over the ‘midnight exemption’ accorded to local coal mining companies from the new coal tax approved by both Houses of Congress.

The coal tax hotly contested by local coal mining proponents, particularly DMCI and Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC)’s Isidro Consunji, was recently approved through a bicameral

session held last December 12.

The mechanism will levy a P50 tax on both local and foreign coal to be used domestically as both a mechanism for revenue generation and for helping drive the country’s shift to renewable energy.

“Like a thief in the night, DMCI and SMPC have successfully influenced Congress to delete the approved provision including local coal in the coal tax,” said Atty. Aaron Pedrosa,

Secretary-General of the multi-sectoral coalition Sanlakas. “This goes against the spirit of the proposed law, which would supposedly rein in the country’s continued reliance on coal for energy,” he added.

Pedrosa pointed out that the exclusion of local coal from the tax will only encourage the expansion of coal mining in the country.

“Exempting local coal producers will incentivize

indigenous coal production in the Philippines, contrary to our commitment to curb our emissions and to the detriment of the health, security, and livelihood of affected communities,” he emphasized.

Mining in Semirara, Antique is the oldest operating mine in the Philippines, and has invited resistance from local residents due to the destruction of environment and livelihood from the mining operations and

expansion in the island. SMPC currently is the largest coal producer in the country.

“It remains to be seen whether the President will intervene in this blatant armtwisting done by this coal company,” said Pedrosa. “We challenge him yet again to deliver on his supposed strong stance against oligarchs,” he stated further.

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Primavera City’s first building tops off December 17-23, 2017

Story and photos by MARK FRANCISCO

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RIMAVERA City in uptown Cagayan de Oro has just topped off construction of its first building.

Mayor Oscar Moreno welcomed this development, saying it is part of a whole thrust to develop uptown CDO as a modern commercial and residential hub in what Primavera developer Italpinas Development Corporation chair Romolo Nati dubbed as a secondary city.

Nati defined secondary city as a city that

has expanded its economy in the past decade or so thanks to private and public investments.

Primavera City is already the second investment of Italpinas in Cagayan de Oro, the first being Primavera Residencies also located uptown.

Primavera City is mixed use in the midst of flood-safe Pueblo de Oro. From the elegant lobby to the roof terrace with its panoramic view of Macajalar Bay, Primavera City

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reflects the best of Italian design.

The combination of natural ventilation, solar energy, external louvers, water recycling, rain harvesting and its other green features make Primavera City a landmark in smart living and sustainable development.

Enjoy a fantastic view of Macajalar Bay at the Sky Garden. The sky pool area is your

own little oasis at the roofdeck.

Contemporary architectural aesthetic, attention to detail and elegant ambience will make Primavera City a highlight in Philippine highrise architecture.

The area is bounded with commercial hubs, hospitals, outstanding educational institutions and a world class 18-hole golf course.

Christmas evokes memories...

Yes, Christmas evokes memories and sentiments that travel with us like treasured gifts of our hearts. It is the time for ref lection of the past year and of things we’ve done to make a difference in the lives of others. Hopefully, we did.

Several years ago already, Elvie Punzalan-Estavillo, fellow Philippine Star columnist voiced it out very well. It’s indeed a time for thanksgiving for the blessings received, and for the trials and pains that helped shape, strengthen, and mold us to become better persons.

“Hay nako” - the typical Philippine expression, I adopted many times since living in the Philippines for good. What on earth am I here for?

The more I look around, the more people I’m able to observe: stranded people, still having the optimistic smile on their faces.

People, who are losing more and more of their bearings and are getting muddled in their lives.

If political leaders confuse us more instead of leading us on the right way, we cry out for a satisfying answer through the institution church.

Modesty will never get them what they actually deserve. Charity and brotherly or sisterly love, as the bible teaches us, are becoming foreign terms. Moral and human values are badly needed to drive and out energy and vigor in our daily life as we stroll into painful indifference and sharppeppered egoism.

Our daily ill Have My Say feelings regarding all parts of our life can’t be or can’t remain as a permanent state of affairs. Incompetent and incapable leaders, who are still being able to continue in their Klaus Doring own monstrous, unhindered and impertinent style are every country’s poison and reason for decline.

During the last weeks, as in every year, I received innumerable religious and philosophical literature and invitation from several institutions. I must confess, that I have been confused many times. I am sorry and I really wish to apologize, if I reject most “of this stuff ”, and, if I decide NOT to answer such emails or text messages. Sure, it’s is Christmas time, but... .

May the love and humility the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ signified remain etched in our hearts. Let not the frenetic gift-giving and seemingly endless merriment becloud the pristine message that Christmas imparts. +++ Email: doringklaus@gmail.com. or visit: germanexpatinthephilippines.blogspot. com or www.klausdoringsclassicalmusic. blogspot.com or follow me in FacebookLinkedIn or Twitter .

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Xavier Ateneo Civil Eng’g faculty wins ‘Best Oral Paper Presentation’ at national confab A

faculty member of Xavier Ateneo’s Civil Engineering department was awarded the Best Oral Paper Presentation at this year’s Philippine National Remote Sensing Conference (PNRSC) held in Butuan City.

Engr. Jefferson R Vallente Jr bagged the award for their paper, “Structural Flood Mitigating Measures in Bitan-ag Watershed,” under the Disaster Management & Climate Change Impacts and Adaptions category during the national conference dubbed as “Remote Sensing for the People” held from November 28 to 29.

The research investigates the effect of channel enlargement and detention ponds as means to alleviate flooding problems in Bitan-ag Creek over a

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Selected Barangays in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines,” co-authored with CE faculty member Dr Gerardo Apor and alumni Therese Zennia Marie Estenzo, Russel Paluya, Jasper Peñamante, and Kevyn Gerard Tan The conference organized by the Philippine Geosciences and Remote Sensing Society (PhilGRSS), in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), showcased some of the recent advancements AWARDING CEREMONY. Engr Jefferson R Vallente Jr (second from the left) takes home the Best Oral Paper in Remote Sensing Presentation Award at this year’s Philippine National Remote Sensing Conference (PNRSC) held in Butuan City.

Technologies and GeoPhoto by Julemer Ann G Aying.

Information System 25-50 year rain event. It (RST-GIS) applications flooded area, combining Joyo, and Alejandro co-authored with CE utilized extensive data all over the country. channel enlargement and Montañer. faculty members Engr. from field observations Around 100 papers detention ponds.

Two other papers Lo and Engr. Taat and and remote sensing data were presented at the said The said paper was from Xavier Ateneo were alumni Casey Alla, using a combination of conference highlighting co-authored with XU also presented under the Czarina Ann Casirayan, hydrologic and hydraulic Engineering faculty the different applications Urban Infrastructure Mark Jayson Portarcos, modeling. This shows of the emerging RS-GIS members Engr. Dexter Lo category, namely: Nico Miguel Tabanas, the effectiveness of and space technology in and Engr. Jan Taat and 1. “Hydraulic and and Allen Jay Wee Eng; the flood mitigating the Philippines, especially Xavier Ateneo alumni Hydrologic Analysis of and measures, which is its for the PHL-Microsat Paul Christian Dalagan, the Iponan Watershed 2. “Landslide Risk capacity to reduce the program.

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MyPhone to Hold Tech-Summit 2018 on January MyPhone Philippines, together with Brown & Proud and BBulletin held a press conference at the MyPhone Loft in Green Sun Makati last December 7th to introduce its dream project, The Bussines Tech Summit on January 18 - 19, 2018 with the theme “Hack to the Future: Collaborate for a Better Future”.

In an effort to provide the Filipino youth with the right technological tools and knowledge to design world-class products and services, MyPhone announces the commencement of TechSummit 2018 on January 18 - 19, 2017, at the Green Sun Hotel, 2285 Don Chino Roces Avenue Extension, Makati City.

Along with event partners, Brown & Proud and Bbulletin, MyPhone chose Filipino-centric theme for its 2018 Business Tech Summit, “Hack to the Future: Collaborate for a Better Future.”

“We want to showcase the beauty and elegance of the Philippines, including its products, cultures, heritage, even the local

brands here, the food, as well as the fiestas and festivities that we enjoy. We are a country rich in culture and heritage that when creatively expressed, can be truly spectacular and world-class. “ said Beda Manalac, Vice President of Solid Group Inc,. “[Through the TechSummit 2018], we also aim to foster a collaborative environment among barangays, nonprofit organizations, universities and academe communities, government agencies, and the Filipino citizens.”

Mr. Beda Manalac also shares an inspiring story about Solid Group, Inc. the mother company of MyPhone and Brown&Proud. “The

for innovation, and impact of ICTs on new organizational models.

“Filipino youth are generally technologically-inclined.

Just imagine how many hours we spend every day on our mobile phones, on Google, YouTube, and all those social media sites.

The interest is already there. We just need to educate and direct them towards the better use of information and technology in realizing their dreams,” said Kristine Ricafort, Founder/ (L-R: Director Cedric Hornedo – Marketing Communications Director of Brown&Proud, CEO of Bbulletin, an Mr. Beda Manalac – Vice President of Solid Group Inc., Ms. Kristine Ricafort – CEO/ IT Enabled Bulletin Founder of BBulletin, Ms. Hope Zambrano – FilmDreams and Mr. Inyi Yruma – Digital Board, a Tech-platform Marketing Head of MyPhone) Photo by: Wil Magsino of VillagePipol.com) that intends to bridge people and communities through technology and story of the Solid Group country. that the Philippines collaboration. “How started decades back.

While striving to continues to show we can harness the It was after the World build the now 70 yearimprovements in power of technology to War 2 when a lady old Solid Group, Mrs. terms of leveraging the better communicate and from Tacloban made Lim’s formula to to benefits of information effectively disseminate a living out of reading success is to carefully and communications and acting comics to study every business technologies (ICT) since information with authentic and timely people who weren’t able she’s going into. This 2014 until present. contents is one of the to read. From that little she wants to partake to Of the different things we want to money she was able to every starting Filipino indicators WEF used impart to the summit go to Manila and start a entrepreneurs, and this in their report, the delegates.” new life. is the very foundation of Philippines showed Fast forward to 2017, the BROWN&PROUD significant performance “The world is changing fast and you the young lady then, Movement.” in terms of quality of need to keep up in Elena Lim, is now the A recent study from management schools, order to survive, atfounder of group of the World Economic quality of educational least. What we need is a companies who brought Forum (WEF) for the system, adult literacy in and built several Global Information rate, use of virtual social community, a venue to known brands in the Technology Report finds networks, capacity myphone/PAGE 6

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health and safety due to financial constraints”, RVP Alonto stressed.

PRO10 intends to intensify and expand its campaign for the No Hospital Deposit Policy to all Private Health Care Institutions in 2018.

Arances discussed that SMPC has profited from page 2 billions from the 40 Airbus A319, 36 Airbus years of untaxed mining A320, eight Airbus activity through an A330, eight ATR 72-500 unfair revenue-sharing and eight ATR 72-600. scheme. At present, Between 2017 and 2022, the coal industry CEB expects delivery of enjoys one of the most seven brand-new Airbus lopsided revenueA321ceo, 32 Airbus sharing agreements A321neo and eight ATR in the country, with from page 3 72-600 aircraft. coal companies able For bookings and for Energy, Ecology, to deduct as much as inquiries, guests can visit and Development 90 percent of gross www.cebupacificair.com (CEED) noted how proceeds from coal as or call the reservation DMCI mogul Isidro expenses, the highest hotline on 02-9119Consunji was very vocal recoverable cost among 2956. The latest seat about coal tax, even extractive industry,” he sales can be found on threatening consumers added.

CEB’s official Twitter with increased electricity SMPC has also gained (@CebuPacificAir) and prices if the mechanism the ire of environmental Facebook pages. should push through. groups due to its refusal Guests may also “The deletion of the to participate in the download the Cebu provision proves the Extractive Industry Pacific official mobile suspicion that Consunji, Transparency Initiative app on the App Store and DMCI, and SMPC (EITI) which aims to Google Play. were not opposing the encourage accountability coal tax for the sake of from the mining sector consumers, but for their in terms of its operations from page 2 own business interests,” and revenue. said Arances. “For also allows admission “SMPC has never forty years, Consunji or confinement of all participated in the EITI has enjoyed the lack eligible PhilHealth despite calls from the of taxation on coal members without any Philippine EITI multiwhile his workers in deposit requirement stakeholder group, which Semirara island suffered includes the Department in all types of room dismal, even fatal, accommodation. of Energy, the office working conditions,” he “We are hopeful mandated to regulate added, referring to the that this will encourage the company,” said Tina incident last July 2015 other private hospitals Pimentel of Bantay Kita. where nine (9) of the and facilities to follow “This sneaky tactic company’s workers and suit and prioritize further shows SMPC’s last February 2013 where brazen disregard for the treatment of another five (5) miners patients rather than government regulatory were killed. compromising their functions and its power to influence advocacy to Republic of the Philippines serve their own interest,” REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL she added.

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OFFICE OF THE PROVINCIAL SHERIFF SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF SALE EJF FILE NO. 2017-372 Upon Extra-Judicial petition for sale under Act 3135 as amended filed

by HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND, (Pag-ibig Fund), mortgagee with postal address at Pag-Ibig Fund Bldg., J.R. Borja St., Cagayan de Oro City against TERESITA ANNABEL V. DIOLA,Mortgagor, single, with postal address at Lot 3, Block 28, Bloomingdale Subdivision, Iponan, Cagayan de Oro City/#1035 Zone 4, Agusan, Cagayan de Oro City to satisfy the mortgaged indebtedness which as of August 11, 2017, amounts to ONE MILLION ONE HUNDRED SEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY PESOS & 55/100 (Php 1,107,280.55) exclusive of interest and penalty charges plus the expenses of the foreclosure, the undersigned sheriff will sell at public auction on January 12, 2018, at 10:00 o’clock in the morning or soon thereafter at Regional Trial Court, Branch 25, Hall of Justice, Goldridge Building, Masterson Ave. Corner P.N. Roa Sr. Avenue, Upper Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City, to the highest bidder for CASH and in Philippine currency, the properties mentioned in the said mortgage which are described as follows: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 137-2014001695 ‘’A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 3, Block 28, Pcs-10-004154, being a portion of consolidation-Subdivision of Lots 1 & 2, All of Block-22,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10, All of Block-23, 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11 & 12, All of Block-24, 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11 & 12, All of Block-25, 1,2,3,4,5 situated in Iponan, Cagayan de Oro City, Island of Mindanao.

Bounded on the SW, along line 1-2 by Lot 4, of Block 28 Pcs-10-004154 xxx. Including all improvements existing thereon, containing an area of Eighty (80) square meters, more or less. Registered in the name of TERESITA ANNABEL V. DIOLA. All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above stated date, time and place.

In the event the public auction on January 12, 2018 should not take place on the said date for whatever reason, the same will proceed on the following day, without further notice, posting and publication.

Prospective buyers/bidders may investigate for themselves the title of the herein above-described properties and encumbrances thereon, if any there be.

Cagayan de Oro City, November 27, 2017.

FOR THE EX-OFFICIO PROVINCIAL SHERIFF:

CT: Dec. 3, 10 & 17, 2017

(SGD.) LOVE M. VERDADERO Sheriff IV

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share, collaborate and help each other stand and face the inevitable.

The BUSINESS TECH SUMMIT is that place.

The venue that will help our countrymen adapt, understand and embrace the evolution.”

Said Cedric Horndeo, Director of Brown & Proud, a brainchild of MySolid Technologies, a Global Filipino movement that prides itself by offering a unique platform, a portal where the people can express their creativity and entrepreneurial skills, and benefit from it financially.

Hackathon and Short Film Competition will be steered by Indigitous Philippines and The Film Dream during the event and will be judged by industry leaders.

“Through the power of inspiring stories and films, The Film Dream Community believes in our Filipino youth’s values, creativity and innovation as key contribution to CAGAYAN DE ORO MAIN BRANCH building nation P & J Limour Bldg., Tiano Brothersas Kalambagohan Sts., one community.

We Tel. # (08822) 727-829 * are committed to be a Telefax # (088) 856-1947 partnerCAMIGUIN in community BRANCH B. Aranas St., Poblacion, Mambajao, building through each Camiguin Tel. # (088) 387-0491 and every Filipino youth BRANCH andCorrales theCORRALES realization Ave., Cagayan de Oro City of their film dreams.”

DIVISORIA BRANCH Atty. Erasmo B. Damasing Bldg., #61 Don A. Republic of the Philippines Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City REGIONAL TRIAL COURT Tel. # (088) 857-3631 10th Judicial Region Branch 42 Medina, Misamis Oriental LAPASAN BRANCH Lapasan Hi-way, Cagayan de Oro City -oOoHDMF (Pag-IBIG Fund) as rep.

EJF FILE 231-6739 NO. 366-M (2017) Tel. # (088) by its Branch Manager,

Mortgagee, FOR: EXTRA-JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE CARMEN BRANCH -versus - OF REAL ESTATE Vamenta Blvd.,MORTGAGE Cagayan de Oro City MARILOU C. BALISTA, UNDER ACTTel. 3135, AS # (088) AMENDED 231-2011

Mortgagor,

BY ACT 4118 X---------------/

SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SALE

Upon extrajudicial petition for sale under Act 3135 as amended by 4118, filed by the HDMF (Pag IBIG Fund) as rep. by its Branch Manager, mortgagee, against MARILOU C. BALISTA, single, of legal age, Filipino Citizen, Mortgagor, with residence and postal address at Tion St., North Poblacion, Medina, Misamis Oriental, to satisfy the indebtedness of the mortgagor to the former in the amount of ONE MILLION SEVENTEEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY SEVEN PESOS & 44/100 (P 1,017,477.44) Philippine Currency, including interest due, penalties and other charges as of June 27, 2017 plus all other expenses incurred in connection with this petition and sale, the undersigned RTC Branch 42 Sheriff’s sell at Public Auction on January 18, 2018 at 10:00 o’clock in the morning or soon thereafter at the Hall of Justice, RTC-Branch 42, Medina, Misamis Oriental to the highest bidder for CASH and in Philippine Currency, the following property with all improvements thereof, to wit: Transfer Certificate of Title No. 136-2015000742

A PARCEL OF LAND (LOT 2, BLOCK 12, PCS-10-001586, BEING A PORTION OF LOTS 16-G-3-A AND LOT 16-G-3-B PSD-10-019173), SITUATED IN THE POBLACION,MUNICIPALITY OF MEDINA, PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL, ISLAND OF MINDANAO, BOUNDED ON THE SW., ALONG LINE 2-3-4 BY ROAD LOT 12 (6.50 M WIDE); ON THE NW.,ALONG LINE 4-5 BY LOT 7 (8.00 M. WIDE); ON THE NE., ALONG LINE 5-1 BY LOT 1; ON THE SE., ALONG LINE 1-2 BY LOT 2, ALL OF BLOCK 12 OF THE CONSOLIDATION SUBDIVISION PLAN PCS-10-001586. BEGINNING AT A POINT MARKED “1” ON PLAN BEING N., 57 DEG. 08’ W. 709.60 M. FROM BLBM NO. 1. CAD-347. MEDINA CADASTRE THENCE: S., 72 DEG. 39’W.,9.60 M. TO POINT 2; N., 17 DEG. 21’ W., 8.19 M. TO POINT 3; N., 29 DEG. 50’E., 4.00 M. TO POINT 4: N. 77 DEG. 04 E., 6.69 M. TO POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING AN AREA OF NINETY NINE (99) SQUARE METERS MORE OR LESS. ALL POINTS REFERRED TO ARE INDICATED ON THE PLAN AND MARKED ON THE GROUND BY PS CYL CONC. MONS 15 X 40 CM. BEARINGS TRUE, DATE OF ORIGINAL SURVEY NOV. 6 - DEC. 15,1931 AND THAT OF THE SUBDIVISION MARCH 2, TO APRIL 11, 1995 EXECUTED BY CALVIN C. FERNANDEZ, GEODETIC ENGINEER AND APPROVED ON JULY 13, 1995.

Transfer Certificate of Title No. 136-20150001742

A PARCEL OF LAND (LOT 4, BLOCK 12, PCS-10-001586, BEING A PORTION OF LOTS 16-G-3-A AND LOT 16-G-3-B, PSD-10-019173), SITUATED IN THE POBLACION, MUNICIPALITY OF MEDINA, PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL, ISLAND OF MINDANAO, BOUNDED ON THE SW., ALONG LINE 3-4 BY ROAD LOT 12 (6.50 M. WIDE); ON THE NW., ALONG LINE 4-1 BY LOT 2; ON THE NE., ALONG LINE 1-2 BY LOT 3; ON THE SE., ALONG LINE 2-3 BY LOT 6, ALL BLOCK 12 OF THE CONSOLIDATION SUBDIVISION PLAN PCS-10-001586, BEGINNING AT A POINT MARKED “1” ON PLAN BEING N., 57 DEG. 08’W., 709.60 M. FROM BLBM NO. 1, CAD 347, MEDINA CADASTRE THENCE; S., 17 DEG. 21’E., 7.60 M. TO POINT 2; S., 72 DEG. 39’ W., 9.60 M. TO POINT 3; N., 17 DEG. 21’W., 7.60 M. TO POINT 4; N., 72 DEG. 39 E.,9.60 M. TO POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING AN AREA OF SEVENTY THREE (73) SQUARE METERS, MORE OR LESS. ALL POINTS REFFERED TO ARE INDICATED ON THE PLAN AND MARKED ON GROUND BY PS CYL. CONC. MONS 15 X 40 CM. BEARINGS TRUE, DATE OF ORIGINAL SURVEY NOV. 6- DEC. 15,1931 AND THAT OF THE SUBDIVISION MARCH 2, TO APRIL 11, 1995 EXECUTED BY CALVIN C. FERNANDEZ, GEODETIC ENGINEER AND APPROVED ON JULY 13, 1995.

In the event of failure of bidding or auction sale cannot take place for whatever reason, the same will proceed on the following working day, without further notice, posting and publication.

Prospective bidders/buyers may investigate for themselves the title and tax declaration herein above described and encumbrances thereon, if any there be.

Medina, Misamis Oriental, November 27, 2017

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(SGD.) ALFRAN R. MABELIN RTC- Branch 42 Sheriff IV

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Republic of the Philippines Supreme Court of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10th Judicial Region Branch 44 Initao, Misamis Oriental IN THE MATTER OF CORRECTION SPEC.PROC.NO. OF THE DATE OF BIRTH OF 2017-1454 GLADYS B. BELTRAN-SOLE IN HER MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE FROM JULY 25, 1968 TO JUNE 25, 1968

GLADYS B. BELTRAN-SOLE, Petitioner,

-VersusTHE OIC-CIVIL REGISTRAR OF LIBERTAD, MISAMIS ORIENTAL, Respondent.

X--------------------- ------/ ORDER Finding the petition for correction of the date in the Marriage Certificate of Gladys Beltran-Sole sufficient in form and substance, the same is set for hearing January 15, 2018 at 8:30 o’clock in the morning, at this court sitting at the Hall of Justice, Poblacion, Initao, Misamis Oriental. The Civil Registrar concerned and any person having or claiming any interest under the Marriage Certificate whose cancellation/correction is sought may, within fifteen (15) days from notice of the petition, file his or her opposition thereto.

At the expense of the petitioner, let a copy of this Order be published once a week for three consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Misamis Oriental.

Further, let a copy of this Order and the petition be posted at the bulletin boards of the entrance door of this court, Hall of Justice, Initao, Misamis Oriental and Municipal,Libertad, Misamis Oriental.

Finally, let a copy of the petition and this Order be furnished to the Office of the solicitor General and the Office of the Civil Registrar concerned.

SO ORDERED. October 30, 2017, Initao, Misamis Oriental.

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(SGD.) MARISSA P. ESTABAYA Presiding Judge

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require venues that are yet to be available on our campus, we can hold them here.”

For Sancebutche, distance is not a problem since the grade school campus in Pueblo de Oro is located directly beside the Sports Centre.

“The facilities and equipment that we need are available here,” she added.

“But we have to strategize everything, and utilizing the Sports Centre is part of our current plans.”

She enumerated volleyball and table tennis as sports presently being taught to her students.

“We will be adding swimming in our curriculum,” she shared, eyeing the swimming pool in the exterior area of the XACS during the opening.

Excellent education, as one of the primary thrusts of Xavier Ateneo since the university was established 84 years ago, extends beyond classes.

For the tertiary level’s Central Student Government, the Sports Centre stands as “colossal option” for athletic events.

“We are looking forward to holding some events in the university’s annual Intramural games here,” incumbent CSG

president Ian Caezar Abadies said.

The Xavier Ateneo Intramurals is organized by CSG each year.

“Swimming has often been held at the Pelaez Sports Center, but with the Xavier Ateneo Sports Centre now open and accessible, we are hoping to use it as our venue,” he said.

Active cooperation The construction of the XACS, from planning to completion, which more than three years to the tune of over Php400M was made possible with the trust and active cooperation of various organizations and companies that have partnered with Xavier Ateneo.

“It involved a significant number of consultations,” XU vice-president for basic education Dr Dulce Dawang recounted.

Also engraved on the ceremonial plaque were Xavier Ateneo’s partner companies that aided the university to realize and fulfill this dream facility.

With the university’s gratitude, Dawang expressed: “It is our ardent hope that we will be using the Sports Centre well to make sure that these will last for a long time.”

A gift from God The blessing and opening program were graced by the presence of

CDO City Mayor Oscar Moreno and Archbishop Antonio J Ledesma SJ DD. It was also attended by guests from the Xavier Ateneo community — students, faculty from all levels, staff, administrators (led by VP for administration Edison B Sasoy), alumni, and a few members of the XU Board of Trustees.

Yap also emphasized the event as a celebration of thanksgiving in time for this year’s Christmas.

“Above of all, today is a day to give thanks to the Lord for this blessing that is the Xavier Ateneo Sports Centre. … Our hearts are filled with gratitude to the Lord for this beautiful Christmas gift that He gives to the Xavier Ateneo community,” Yap said.

“When God gives us a gift, we can only respond by cherishing the gift, taking delight in it, taking care of the gift, sharing it with others, and using the gift according to the purposes of the Giver, which can only be for cura personalis, promoting mens sana in corpore sano,” he added.

The Xavier Ateneo Christmas Party followed the inauguration of the XASC, bearing the theme “PaskOlympics: Paskong Masaya, Sa Hirap At Ginhawa, Nand’yan Ka!” hosted by XU Grade School

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL 10th Judicial Region Branch 18 Cagayan de Oro City PHILIPPINE SAVINGS BANK, Mortgagee,

-versus-

SULTAN TOPAAN D. DISOMIMBA, Mortgagor, X--------------------- ------/

A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 45, Block 37, of the Cons. Subd. Plan PCS-10-001462, being a portion of Lot 45 Block 12, Lot 83, 85-99 Block 13, x x x situated in the Barangay of Carmen, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of SIXTY (60) SQUARE METERS. x x x TCT No. 137-2011004282 A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 47, Block 37, of the Cons. Subd. Plan PCS-10-001462, being a portion of Lot 45 Block 12, Lot 83, 85-99 Block 13, x x x situated in the Barangay of Carmen, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of SIXTY (60) SQUARE METERS. x x x TCT No.137-2011004283 A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 49, Block 37, of the Cons. Subd. Plan PCS-10-001462, being a portion of Lot 45 Block 12, Lot 83, 85-99 Block 13, x x x situated in the Barangay of Carmen, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of SIXTY (60) SQUARE METERS. x x x

CT: December 17, 24 & 31, 2017

(SGD.) FELIPA B. ANAMA Clerk of Court & JBC Ex Officio Secretary

FOR: EXTRA-JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE

TCT No. 137-2011004281

ANNOUNCEMENT

The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) announces that the following are applicants for the position of Presiding Judge in one, some, or all of the following courts in Judicial Region IV Under which their names are listed:

Regional Trial Courts: Br.14, Nasugbu; and Brs. 66 & 83, Tanauan City, all in Batangas; Brs. 110-113,Bacoor City; Brs. 17 & 88 Cavite City; Brs. 90 & 128-129, Dasmariñas; Brs. 20-21 & 120-123, Imus City; Br. 132, Naic; Brs. 133-134 Tagaytay City; and Brs. 23 & 130-131, Trece Martires, all in Cavite; Brs. 152-155, Biñan City; Br. 108, Cabuyao; Brs. 92 & 103-105, Calamba City; Br. 107, Los Baños; Brs. 169-170, San Pedro; Br. 166, Siniloan; and Br. 176, Sta. Cruz, all in Laguna; Br. 39, Calapan City, Mindoro Oriental; Br. 49, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan; Brs. 62 & 172-173, Gumaca; Brs. 60 & 167-168, Lucena City; and Br. 64, Mauban, all in Quezon; Br. 69, Binancionan; Brs. 73, 98,& 137-140, Antipolo City; Brs. 78 & 158-159, Morong; and Brs. 174-175, San Mateo, all in Rizal Br. 82, Odiongan, Romblon; and Br. 106, Cajidiocan, Sibuyan Island: ABASOLO-PACALDO, Asuncion D.; ADOLFO, Nevic C.; AQUINO-TAMBASACAN,, Rocille S.; ARAGO, Franco P.; ARELLANO, Ralph S.; ARIAS, Josephine D.; ARRIOLA, Hannah V.; AUSTRIA, Nanette M.; BAGAOISAN, Josephine C. L; BANATIN, Jaime E.; BARING-TUVERA, Purification A.; BONIFACIO-CRUZ, Ana Narleah M.; BUENALUZ, Hector Jr., D. ; BUFFE, Edwin B.; CARANDANG-PANTUA, Ma. Teresita S.; CARANZO, Josephine C.; CASTILLO, Uriel N.; COLLADO, Francisco Victor Jr., L. ; CONSTANTINO-BALBUENA, Helen B.; DAMOT, Generoso Jr., 0. ; DAO, Clarisa M.; DAVID, Aileen Liza M.; DE CASTRO, Moises D.; DEL ROSARIO, Rodrigo I.; DESUASIDO-GILL, Jean Susan V.; EDORIA-GATCHALIAN, Barbra S.; ESPIRITU, Arnel G.; ESTABAYA, Marissa P.; EVANGELISTACASIPIT, Elenita N.; FABRERO, Julieto F.; FIDEL, Patricia Angeles C.; FOJA, Cirile M.; FORMARAN-CABELLO, Angelica M.; FRANCISCO, Michael V.; GAPUZAN, Nestor V.; GIRONELLA-GASTROCK, Joanne C.; GOSANTIAGO, Wilhelmina B.; GUERZON, ElmerJoseph R.,GUMAPOS-RICABLANCA, Amalia S.; GUTIERREZ, Maria Lourdes C.; HIDALGO, Gil Felix A.; HILBERO, Allan S.; JAMOLIN, Conrado M.; LABORTE-ANDAL, Marie Lynn J.; LAPLANA-SUAREZ, Jane D.; LEGARDA-PAJARON, Katherine M.; LIKWONG-ANOS, Rachelle D.; LIMBO, Anna Francesca M.; LLAVORE, Lea D.; LOR, Rey R.; LUBIGAN-RAFAEL, Gay Marie F.; LUNA, Gaysol C.; MACALINTAL-SAWALI, Charito M.; MACATANGAY-ALVIAR, Elenita N.E.; MAGAMPON-MABERIT, Helen C.; MAGNO-GINGOYON,Adeliza H.; MAILOM-ORENDAIN, Angelina A.; MANAHAN, Maribeth R.; MANAOIS, Jorge Jr., S. ; MARANAN, Michael C.; MARQUEZ, Mildred J.; MARTINEZ, Arnold R.; MARTINEZ-PANERGO, Portia A.; MASANGKAY-TRESVALLES, Mary Joyce A.; MENDOZA, Ma. Lourdes S.; MENESES, Marylou P.; MERCURIO, Julie P.; MOJARES-AREVALO, Rowena R.; MOLINA, Roland G.; NATIVIDAD, Rene, D.; NAVARRO, Gian Enrico C.; NICHOLS, Josephine B.; NOBLEJAS, Arturo V.; OCSING, Emmanuel S.; OLAGUER, Raymundo Julio A.; PALMA, Giovanni E.; PANTUA, Maria Cecilia T.; PARRONE, Eugene Ricardo A.; PASCUAL, Donna B.; PRUDON-SISON, Maricar S.; QUIJANO,. Vernard V.; RAFA, Dennis J.; RAGONJAN, HomerJay D.; REAL, Michael F.; REJUSO-MUNSAYAC, Charo V.; ROBLES-BUENALUZ, Amabel B.; ROCIO-CARVAJAL, Minnelli S.; RODRIGUEZ-CAYETANO, Paz Soledad B.; SANCHEZ, Thyrone Z.; SAN JUAN, Yancy S.N.; SANTOS, Glenn D.; SANTOS-DE LUMEN Jennifer A.; SISON, Edgardo R.; TABULDAN-GRAVINO, Nida C.; TAPEL, Leon Jr., T.; TORRES-PENA, Allene C.; TRAMPE, Ma. Gisela J.; TUGONON, Ronaldo G.; VELASCO, Amelito A.; VERADIO, Reuben Ritzuko T.; VILLAMONTE, Armin Noel B.; VILLAVICENCIO-OLAN, Myla M.; VITO, Michael E.; YU, Jane Espineda; ZAFRANCO-REDOR, Maria May S.; ZAPANTA, Jason J.

MTCC, Br. 5, Antipolo City: SAN JUAN, Yancy S.N.; MTC, Naic, and MTC, Rosario both in Cavite: JAVIERGARZON, Jane T. The public may submit to the JBC a sworn complaint, report, or opposition against any of the aforesaid applicants either through personal delivery or mail addressed to the JBC, 2nd floor,Centennial Building,SupremeCourt,Padre Faura St.,Manila,orthrough facsimilemachine at 02-552-9607 or e-mail at jbc@ sc.judiciary.gov.ph and jbc87supremecourt@gmail.com.

Likewise, the JBC announces the reopening, for application or recommendation, of the judgeship position in the RTC, Br.19-FC, Romblon, Romblon.

Applications or recommendations (with conforme) must all be received by the JBC not later than 4:30 p.m. of 18 December 2017, together with a transmittal letter, two complete sets (one original/certified true copy and one duplicate photocopied on long bond paper) of the documentary requirements enumerated in the JBC website at http/jbc.judiciary.gov. ph/forms/List%20of%20Documentary%20Requirements.PDF, and a compact disc or flash drive containing scanned or electronic copies thereof in Portable Document Format (PDF).

The date of actual receipt by the JBC of the applications and complete documentary requirements shall be deemed as the date of filing. Qualifications of applicants shall be reckoned from the said deadline. Applicants must take note of the guidelines following the list of documentary requirements.

16 November 2017.

EJF FILE NO. 2017-379

Upon extra-judicial petition for sale under Act 3135 as amended, filed by PHILIPPINE SAVINGS BANK, with principal office and place of business at PSBank Center, 777 Paseo de Roxas corner Sedeño St., Makati City, against SULTAN TOPAAN D. DISOMIMBA, Mortgagor, with postal address at Block 37, Lot 45, Marigold St., Camella Homes, Balulang, Cagayan de Oro City, to satisfy the mortgage indebtedness which as of November 22, 2017, amounted to ONE MILLION EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTEEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTEEN PESOS and 04/100 (Php1,816,716.04) Philippine Currency, plus accruing interest, penalty and other charges from the said date up to the date of the foreclosure sale, publication, other foreclosure expenses, attorney’s fees and such other additional sums as are due from the mortgagor, the undersigned Sheriff will sell at public auction on January 19, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Regional Trial Court, Branch 18, Hall of Justice, Goldridge Bldg., Upper Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City, to the highest bidder for CASH and in Philippine Currency, the following properties described below including all existing improvements found thereon, to wit:

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TCT No. 137-2011004284 A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 51, Block 37, of the Cons. Subd. Plan PCS-10-001462, being a portion of Lot 45 Block 12, Lot 83, 85-99 Block 13, x x x situated in the Baragay of Carmen, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of SIXTY (60) SQUARE METERS. x x x TCT No. 137-2011004285 A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 53, Block 37, of the Cons. Subd. Plan PCS-10-001462, being a portion of Lot 45 Block 12, Lot 83, 85-99 Block 13, x x x situated in the Barangay of Carmen, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of SIXTY (60) SQUARE METERS. x x x All sealed bids must be submitted to the undersigned on the above-stated time and date.

In the event auction sale cannot take place for whatever legal reason, the same will proceed on the following working day, without further notice, posting and publication.

Prospective buyers may investigate for themselves the title herein above described and encumbrance thereon, if any there be.

Cagayan de Oro City, December 11, 2017.

FOR THE EX-OFFICIO PROVINCIAL SHERIFF

(SGD.) NIZA P. TACANDONG Sheriff IV

CT: December 17, 24 & 31, 2017

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December 17-23, 2017

MARAMAG, Bukidnon--A petite woman with nimble feet, that’s how some people see Lilibeth Puerto Galendez, 49, this empowered woman of the Rural Improvement Club (RIC) Kape Maramag, Inc. as she energetically guided a number of guests among coffee producers from other regions. It could be this trait that has endeared her among her peers in the only women’s organization that has set Kape Maramag above the rest among coffeeproducers in this region.

Being the second highest official of Kape Maramag women’s organization, Ms. Galendez knew by heart the beginnings of their organization and how, since 2012, their members have been reaping not only sure income from the bountiful harvests but also some kind of assurance for their community to continue producing the now-known coffee branding Kape Maramag.

One of Ms. Galendez’ painstaking contributions to the development of Kape Maramag is her untiring advocacy among coffee farmers, encouraging them to upgrade their approaches in coffee farming. In 2015, she related that the Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with Nestle Corporation, provided a budget for training of Coffee farmers in the Region.

She was one of the lecturers/facilitators of the School on Air that was aired on a radio station.

School on the Air “Bahandi”, an Agricultural Training Institute launched a capacity building on June 2015 involving 700 farmers in Maramag and Bukidnon areas that run up to three

months. For 30 minutes, from 6:00 up to 6:30 in the morning three times a week, the farmers listened to radio station DXMU-FM with dial 88.9 for their day’s lesson.

The 18 modules covered in this one of a kind training helped encourage and inspire coffee markers to the point that many of them have succeeded to improve the yields of their coffee farms, and became showcases for other coffee farmers from other regions to see.

Among the things taught on-air include technical knowhow on Rejuvenation and Pruning processes that later produce more bountiful harvests for the farmers and ease in the harvesting process. In this process, the coffee plant which usually grows three meters high would instead grow up to three to four feet in height.

Showing some pictures of her own farm, Ms. Galendez enthusiastically shared that she also grew not only coffee but other plants and vegetables as well in between coffee “hills” or trees, which have sustained the family’s daily needs. She has been engaged in diversified farming including raising hogs and other farm animals such as ducks and chicken that not only answers the day to day nutrition needs of her family but which she also sells when these are in abundance.

Flagship crop in Maramag Few years back, the coffee industry in Maramag was almost dying after coffee farmers could not even sell their produce to local traders. Ms. Galendez related that they were almost giving up, and then their coffee farms were given a perk.

Considered a milestone for the

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Department of Agriculture-High Value Crops Development Program (DAHVCDP), in 2012, it established a coffee roasting facility in the municipality through the Rural Improvement Club (RIC) Federation of Maramag, the mother organization of Kape Maramag that was part of its initiative in reviving the coffee industry in the region.

The facility contained a coffee roasting system, commercial grade coffee grinder, foot sealer, cutter, weighing scale and foil for packaging, which was granted by the DA-HVCDP to the RICFM in collaboration with Kaanib Foundation.

Initially, the Federation was composed of 1,050 members most of whom have been engaged into coffee farming and production of other agricultural crops from the 20 barangays in the municipality.

Ms. Galendez and other officers of the federation also went through a Training of Trainers on Coffee Production initiated by the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) and even became one of the Philippine delegates to the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) Training Course on Intensive Cultivation Technique

of Coffee held in Thu Dau Mot City, Binh Duong, Vietnam sometime in 2013.

Thus, with the brand name “Kape Maramag”, the Federation started their business operations on coffee roasting, grinding and brewing in April 2012 with only a hundred kilograms of coffee beans, said Ms. Galendez. By September 2013, the facility had already processed a total of 1,271.10 kilograms coffee beans.

Hence, with only a starting capital of P11,500, Kape Maramag had grossed a total of P297,039.90 in the same year. It was said that the coffee blends they were producing sold at P350 per kilogram, while its 250, 100 and 50-gram packs have been sold at P125, P55, and P27, respectively up until at present.

Members’ incentive Kape Maramag has been following the prevailing market price in purchasing coffee beans for their coffee roasting operations. Moreover, to encourage federation members to deliver high-quality beans, management has offered an incentive program of P5 per kilo of high-quality coffee beans delivered.

It has been said that local traders are

local traders was one factor that had earlier discouraged coffee growers from pursuing their business.

In addition, the road network has posed as an ageold problem among coffee farmers as these are still not developed by the local government.

Dirt road that gets impassable and treacherous during rainy season continues to be a major stumbling block for small coffee producers in this region.

Thus, even with all paying higher for each kilo of coffee at the technical and capacity-building P50 to 60, as against support afforded the price being by the Department offered by Kape of Agriculture and Maramag. However, other line agencies some local traders of government in the and multinationals municipality, Kape like Nestle, only buy Maramag is still facing in bulk and not in tough times even as small quantity to get it has been forwarda higher price. Thus, looking with more farmers who have smaller volumes to sell expansion of its coffee areas and business have since delivered operations. their coffee beans Moreover, with the to Kape Maramag continuous support especially during from the RICFM offseason. members and its Kape Maramag farmer-suppliers that roasts an averaged has over 300-hectares 30-50 kilograms of planted to coffee, coffee per week the growth of Kape to ensure that their Maramag is already products sold in the assured in the coming market are fresh. Its years. It has been kiosk that is located working for the at the municipal aspiration of getting bus station which into exporting coffee was funded by in the not so distant the Catholic Relief future.

Services (CRS) For this year continues to attract though, Kape customers as cups Maramag has of Robusta coffee secured financial are available at an support from Peace affordable price. and Equity Foundation Perennial problem (PEF) for “working on farm-to-market capital, capacity road building, and With its small product packaging vehicle that collects improvement. Its track coffee farmers’ record of financial produce in uphill areas, Kape Maramag stability for the past three (3) years from has been able to 2014 to 2016 and its provide assistance growing assets which with the assurance have reached over of transport facility two (2) million already farmers could ill owing to the increase afford, Ms. Galendez in income that tripled related. The lack over the years have of an affordable assured PEF and transport system that could deliver the partner communities green coffee beans to of its potentials.

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