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By CHENG ORDOÑEZ Associate Editor and GERRY LEE GORIT Correspondent

CAGAYAN de Oro City--A Bureau of Customs (BOC) official has appreciated the decision of the Malaysian state of Sabah to close its border trade to the Philippines due to the spate

of kidnappings involving Malaysian nationals by the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) saying it is actually good for the country’s anti-smuggling efforts.

BOC deputy commissioner and chief of the agency’s Intelligence Group Jessie Dellosa noted that basic commodities such as sugar

and rice the ports in the Zambasulta (ZamboangaBasilan-Sulu-Tawi-tawi) area.

Even before the closure the Sabah border trade, Dellosa said the Customs had already made antismuggling operations in some of the southwestern ports Mindanao. “From

February to March [this year] we made numerous confiscations of illegally shipped items, particularly sugar.”

What happened in the ports of Zambasulta, he said, was that basic goods that were supposed to be taxed enter the country

Zubiri tosses up Duterte-Robredo, gets support of Bukidnon mayors Wage hikes under PNoy smallest since 1990s

By Allan Mediante, MDN Editor-in-Chief

MALAYBALAY City -- No less than Bukidnon governor Jose Zubiri Jr. himself pronounced during a press conference here yesterday noon, that he is fully supporting Digong Duterte for President and Leni Robredo for Vice President. The press-conference which was held at the Provincial Capitol was attended by more than a hundred members of the trimedia communities of this city and Cagayan de Oro, and some 100 supporters and organizers of the Duterte-Robredo Movement led by Benjie Oliva and Rico Libre.

Among those of the top in almost every politician’s first agenda for health care is Philhealth. “In as much as we hate to pop the bubble,

INDEPENDENT research group IBON said that unless the Aquino administration gives a wage hike before its term ends, it will have given the smallest wage hikes since that of Cory Aquino which ended in 1992.

Wage repression is among the biggest reasons why recent rapid growth has been exclusionary and benefiting elites rather than the majority of Filipinos, said IBON. The Aquino administration hiked the minimum wage five times since coming into power at the end of June 2016.

The daily minimum wage in the National Capital Region (NCR) correspondingly rose from Php404 in July 2010 to Php481 today, or an increase of just Php77.

The NCR has the highest minimum wage among all

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Mar Roxas’ social platform manifests his compassion for the poor MANILA – Presidentiable Mar Roxas has manifested his compassion and commitment to raise the standards of living for the poor and

marginalized Filipinos. He has vowed to continue to address the social inequity by further implementation of Pantawid Pamilyang See platform, page A11

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Senior Police Officer 4 Renie Rombo (right) signs the release order before Commander Maya of the Eastern Misamis Oriental and North Eastern Bukidnon Command and Misamis Oriental Governor Bambi Emano (left), Monday (May 2), at Barangay Banglay, Lagonglong town, Misamis Oriental, where he was released through the efforts of third party facilitators from the Iglesia Filipina Independiente and the Local Crisis Committee from the provincial government. (CHENG ORDONEZ)

Why Philhealth is not the answer to the ailing public health care system THE Council for Health and Development (CHD), a nongovernment organization engaged in community-based health programs, registered its reaction to

the seeming endless (and some empty) promises of presidential and senatorial “wannabes” in next month’s national election scheduled on May 9.

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Zubiri tosses up Duterte-Robredo, gets support of Bukidnon mayors

By Allan Mediante, MDN Editor-in-Chief

MALAYBALAY City -- No less than Bukidnon governor Jose Zubiri Jr. himself pronounced during a press conference here yesterday noon, that he is fully supporting Digong Duterte for President and Leni Robredo for Vice President. The press-conference which was held at the Provincial Capitol was attended by more than a hundred members of the tri-media communities of this city and Cagayan de Oro, and some 100 supporters and organizers of the Duterte-Robredo Movement led by Benjie Oliva and Rico Libre.

The DuRo 2016 caravan ferried by 10 vans proceeded to Davao City after the press conference. The organizers said that from Davao City, they will proceed to Tagum and General Santos cities tomorrow to drumbeat the potent force of the DuterteRobredo Movement. It was learned that the same caravan and press conferences are being throughout the country by the movement.

Governor Zubiri also expressed hope that the Duterte-Robredo tandem will get more than 65 percent of the votes in Bukidnon.

“Nineteen mayors who are members of our Paglaum

Party have also pledged their support to the DuterteRobredo tandem.”

BUKIDNON TO GO ALL-OUT FOR DUTERTE-ROBREDO In a recent consultation, Bukidnon Governor Jose Maria Zubiri, said that he has consulted his people through their leaders on who to support for the presidency and vice presidency.

Among the 5,238 leader who have attended their consultation, 68% of them chose Duterte to be their president and Robredo as their vice presidential bet.

“Before I do anything for my province, I always

consult my people through their leaders. Two weeks ago, we had a consultation wherein 85% of the leaders in our province attended and later on I gave them sample ballots to hear who is their president and vice president.

Sixty-eight percent of them voted for Duterte. That is the mandate of my people,” Zubiri said.

I already told Digong that I do not belong to any national political party, and Robredo is the choice of my people,” the governor explained.

Even with the absence of campaign machineries and funds, Zubiri believes that Duterte can win the presidency.

“I do believe that he can go all out (Presidency) even without the machineries and funds. As his supporter, we provide our own machineries for him. That is why we like Digong, he do not accept the offer of the billionaires in Manila,” he said.

Meanwhile, Zubiri also belied the rumors that he is not supporting Duterte.

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“The rumors are black propaganda designed by my critics. I am 100 percent supporting Duterte and Robredo, and I have announced my support since two months ago” he added.

Political pundits are agog over the combination. They said it is a very admirable combination and may yet be the favorite of the Filipino people.

Meanwhile, the movement expressed hope that the Duterte-Robredo tandem will earned the nod of the majority of the voters come May 9.

When asked why they

Duterte - Robredo tandem, different colors but both intelligent and effective in management. #DuRo2016

organized the movement, Oliva said that majority of the poor Filipinos are fed up with corruption by the “trapos”. “Despite the rise of Philippine economy, many of us still continue to suffer from poverty and political iniquity.

We believe that the country needs Duterte to stop criminality, drugs, and corruption in government. We believe that Leni Robredo can also be the mother who will take care of the needs of the poor and the marginalized sectors who need government support.

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NPA releases abducted cop to Bishop Calang, Gov. Emano headed by Misamis Oriental Governor Yevgeny “Bambi” Emano.

Rombo reunited with his wife, Vilma, and daughter, Novarie, who both joined the facilitators to Lagonglong for his release.

Teary-eyed, his wife embraced Rombo as soon as he

was finally released to Bishop Calang and Gov. Emano after the signing of the release order.

Rombo appeared in good shape, but his hand was trembling as he addressed the crowd who witnessed the turn-over ceremony, held at the barangay activity stage.

Rombo thanked the facilitators for his release and the communists’custodial unit for taking care of his health by frequently checking his blood pressure.

“The ordeal I went to in climbing mountains and passing cliffs were the firsts in my life. I thanks those who

constantly check my blood pressure just to make sure I’m okay,” Rombo said in the vernacular.

Bishop Calang and Emano were accompanied by local executives in the province’s municipalities. They also affixded their signatures to the peace covenant made ready after the turn-over ceremony.

Emano hit his critics who accused him of coddling rebels and tagging him as a rebel himself.

Emano said he, in fact, wished that the release may come after the elections, so that he will not be accused

of politicking. But, he cannot run contrary to the decision to release Rombo Monday, because “one life is already assured of being saved by their efforts.” Emano said.

Emano told Rombo that his family went to seek his help on April 4, the next day after he was abducted.

Last year, both Emano and Calang also negotiated to work for the release of a soldier abducted by the NPA in Gingoog City.

The NPA had set up checkpoints in several areas in Northern Mindanao last April 3, taking custody of two

policemen and three soldiers in separate areas in Agusan, Bukidnon and Misamis Oriental.

SPO4 Rombo of Kinoguitan Municipal Police Station was among those abducted.

He was on his way home to the town of Medina when his motorcycle was flagged down.

SPO1 Gilbert Aguiman of Misamis Oriental Provincial Public Safety Battalion from Gingoog was also flagged down and abducted by the armed group. He was later on released, but the rebels confiscated his service pistol.

Citing data from Philhealth’s 2015 Government Subsidies, the agency received a total of P48.9 billion from only P36.8 billion in 2014 and P16.9 billion in 2013.

Given the huge leaps in subsidies, it is ironic to note that Philhealth only accounted for 11.5% of the total health expenditures in 2013 while Filipino households bore the burden of 56.3% of their health needs as private out-of-pocket as per Philippine National Health Accounts 2013.

In the same year, Dr. Jara pointed out that under Philhealth’s

Sponsored Program, only 4 out of 10 claims were covered in the No Balance Billing (NBB). Meaning, 6 out of 10 indigent members had to cough out-of-pocket expenses to settle their hospital bills.

In terms of other hospitalization essentials, Ibon Foundation revealed that only 5.4% of medicines and laboratory expenses were paid by Philhealth and only 51% of indigent claims were fully covered.

Moreover, in many cities and rural areas, Dr. Jara observed that even members find their Philhealth cards useless in public hospitals

and clinics that lack basic hospital equipments, laboratories, and pharmacy supplies. “Patients and their relatives are forced to buy prescribed medicine in private pharmacies outside the hospital or spend for laboratory and other procedures in privately-owned facilities as well,” lamented Dr. Jara.

Business-wise, only 35% of Philhealth accredited facilities are government-owned and 65% are private. “Hence, it is not difficult to piece together the fact that private health institutions and facilities get

more out of Philhealth payments than public facilities,” added Dr. Jara.

Given these facts, CHD urges the entire Filipino people to rethink their votes for candidates that put too much premium to Philhealth as a means to make health care accessible to the majority.

Alternatively, CHD said that

the people should demand for a health budget which will be directly subsidized to public hospitals that will be used to provide for free medicines and services to the people.

CHD is the national organization of more than 60 community based health programs (CBHP) in the Philippines

By Cheng Ordoñez, Associate Editor

LAGONGLONG, Misamis Oriental -- The New People’s Army released at around 11:00 am, Monday (May 2), in the village of Banglay, here, a police officer held captive for almost one month after he was held captive by the communist rebels in a “checkpoint” they established, last April 3, at Medina town, this province.

Senior Police Officer 4 Rene Rombo was turned over by Commander Maya of the East Misamis Oriental and North Eastern Bukidnon (Emoneb) Command to the third party facilitators, led by Iglesia Filipina Independiente Bishop Felixberto Calang, and the Local Crisis Committee,

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from page A1 we have to be true to ourselves and make the public know that Philhealth as a solution to the problem of health care inaccessibility is a mere illusion,” said Dr. Eleanor A. Jara, Executive Director of CHD. Dr. Jara explained that political candidates deceive the Filipino people every time they make Philhealth appear and sound like a “ride-all-you-can ticket in a theme park.”

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STARTING today, it is seven days more before the “EDay” on May 9 takes place.

By now, the administration is moving heaven and earth to turn the irreversible tide that pushes presidential candidate Rodrigo Duterte afloat as the next President of the Philippines.

There is no turning back, it seems, as the administration unleashes its “war dogs” in the like of Sen. Trillanes to discredit Duterte in the eyes of the Filipino voters.

It appears ‘though that the Filipino voters are already fed up with Trillanes antics (of course, with the imprimatur of the administration). Obviously, the Filipinos are tired of the way the administration is employing all sorts of black propaganda to destroy the political opposition in the country.

Nobody listens to the artifices of Trillanes anymore. Thus, in the absence of any chances to win the election, the administration is now reportedly concocting some sinister plots to possibly expose the gaping wound of what it seems to be a self-inflicted injury in

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THINK a minute.

Is your voice go o d enough to sing a solo on T.V. or radio? If you’re like me, you’ll stick to singing in the shower only! So what are you good at? And compared to whom? If golf is your sport and you can beat your buddies in a round, how good are you compared to Tiger Woods, Ernie Els, or Veejay Singh? You and I cannot begin to measure up their world-class standard of golf !

Years ago I had to learn a new language. After 3 months of study and pracSee hurst, page A11

order to establish a condition to: Declare a failure of election!

It means that the administration is going to expose the “embedded plans” to rig the elections through the Vote Counting Machines (VCM). With due respect, the well-meaning underlings of the election officials might not be aware and are not a party to the built-in large scale fraud that the VCMs were reportedly designed to ensure the victory of the administration’s presidential candidate Mar Roxas. In fact a reader email an insight into the possibility of the declaring a failure of election as a means to justify the extended stay of President Aquino in office.

The extension is meant to hold the election in an unannounced “D-Day” until the administration is certain that the anointed candidate wins the presidential polls.

Perhaps, making it sure too that Duterte’s credibility is demolished at all costs prior to the holding of the Presidential elections other than on May 9. The Cynosure is sharing the insights and anxiety of the reader below:

“We are nearing the endgame and we are seeing signs of disarray and confusion in the camps of the administration candidates who, in haste to destroy the credibility of Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, have dropped their veils of hypocrisy. The alleged secret bank account is not secret after all when Mayor Duterte put Senator Trillanes in a trap by saying he has less than 200 million pesos in the bank and he would be showing it to the public if Trillanes would sign an Affidavit which could make him liable for Perjury.

Last night at the Duterte rally in Taguig, the leading presidential candidate

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For people swear by something greater than themselves, and the oath serves as a confirmation to end all disputes…” (Hebrews 6:16, the Holy Bible).

-oooWHY IS TRILLANES REFUSING TO SIGN AN AFFIDAVIT? Now, let us get this clear. Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV is a lawmaker.

As such, he is expected to know the rudiments of bringing a charge against anyone, particularly against the likes of Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, who is now the leading presidential contender in the May 09, 2016 elections, right?

With a lot of lawyers serving as his legal consultants, Trillanes should now know, or be informed, at the very least, that if he wants Duterte to answer or to even take him seriously on his accusations that the Davao City mayor has billions of pesos in hidden deposits, he, Trillanes, must really have executed beforehand an affidavit to formalize those accusations.

As it is, since Trillanes does not have an affidavit,

there is no way he can compel Duterte to squarely answer the accusations against him. It is not just a matter of “drama” (as Trillanes had been saying in media interviews) that an affidavit should be executed by him first. An affidavit is a matter of law, and of rules and regulations, to assure that those who are making accusations, especially very serious ones, could be held liable for any perjury.

-oooTRILLANES’ EXPOSE A POLL GIMMICK? This is the reason why many are entertaining the thought that Trillanes’ supposed expose about Duterte having billions of pesos in some of his bank deposits could be nothing more than a mere election gimmick, cooked up by Duterte’s rivals who are now desperately collaborating in their efforts to dislodge the Davao City mayor as the leading presidential candidate.

Now, if Trillanes really believe that his accusations are true and could be proven by him, why is he refusing to execute an affidavit that would attest to the truthful-

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himself confirmed it. Meanwhile, in the camp of Grace Poe-Llamanzares, there is another commotion that is now becoming a hot topic.

Teddy Boy Locsin in his twitter account Twitted: “I heard someone in the Poe camp boxed someone in the Poe camp. He was asking for a missing P300 million. Look out for a black eye”. Indeed, the engine that drives people to run in the elections is nothing but love for power and money.

Sounds like a vignette of the US TV series Scandal?

And what is this talk about widespread disruptions in the elections? Who will benefit any disruption, but the losing candidate if such event would result in a possible declaration of a national state of emergency?

Will this mean extension of the term of the incumbent President?

- Marco Linsajan” The Cynosure is encouraging the readers to email their thoughts, fears and hopes in the next seven days prior to the holding of the Presidential polls by sending the comments/opinions to crisguardian@yahoo.com.

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ness of his claim, and would explain how he managed to secure information about the supposed bank deposits which are confidential, in the first place?

Since Trillanes is even boasting that he himself would lead impeachment efforts against Duterte if he should win the presidency next month, why can’t he simply start those impeachment efforts by executing the affidavit right away? If he really will pursue impeachment against Duterte later, the time to start is now, with the execution of an affidavit.

-oooSee batas, page A11

Be full of holy determination THINK of an area in your life in which you need to refuse to give up. Come up with a goal - one that will require you to be disciplined and overcome some obstacles, but one that also promises great reward. It may be as basic as making your bed each morning, or as ambitious as running a marathon or climbing a mountain. It may be to break free from fear of flying or a fear of public speaking, or it may be to overcome an addiction of some kind. It may he cleaning your house or getting out of debt. Just make sure you and God are in agreement, depend on

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PNP Caraga to deploy 3,000 cops for election duties

BUTUAN City -- The Caraga region’s top cop announced on Thursday that Police Regional Office 13 (PRO-13) will deploy more than 3,000 uniformed personnel to ensure the successful conduct of 2016 National and Local Elections on May 9.

PRO-13 regional director PCSupt. Rolando B. Felix said that personnel from different PNP units will be deployed as additional

forces to the municipal and city police stations regionwide.

A total of 2,662 PNP personnel will be deployed in the polling areas while more than one thousand cops will comprise the Quick Response Force (Regional and Provincial Level) and Quick Response Team (Municipal/City level).

Personnel assigned to the Regional Headquarters See deploy, page A9

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BUTUAN City -- The provincial government of Agusan del Norte is set to purchase a parcel of an agricultural land in Barangay Cahayagan, Carmen, with an area of 10,369 square meters amounting to P1,000,000.00 for the relocation site of said barangay.

Barangay Cahayagan has not enough funds for the purchase of the said

relocation site, thus, the Barangay Council headed

by Punong Barangay Isagani A. Pajardo requested for financial assistance from the province.

As part of the priority programs of the provincial government, the province addressed the needs of the said barangay for the improvement of the barangay and the lives of the constituents.

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others.

That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed in two (2) rites one is a Muslim rited celebrated on April 8, 1997 at Palandok, Leon B. Postigo, Zamboanga del Norte and subsequently a civil rite celebrated on July 28, 1997 at Bacong, Negros Oriental, they converted to Islam faith, of which conversions to Islam were duly registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their residents of Bliss Bindoy, Negros Oriental and Camague Hi-way, Iligan City respectively;

That said marriage did not last long due to inability of petitioners to perform their respective essential marital obligations such as mutual fidelity, love, respect, support for each other, and irreconcilable differences, the petitioners only lived together for eight (8) years now and they decided to part ways and still separated at the present, thereby, they executed Divorce Agreement in order to formalize their separation.

Since their separation they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other,neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, surviving their marriage bond on July 28, 1997 , so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile.

WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on May 27, 2016 at 9:00 a.m at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a news paper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners.

SO ORDERED.

Iligan City, Philippines, this 21st day of April, 2016.

(Sgd.) HON. OSOP M. ALI

Presiding Judge MDN: Apr 26, May 3 & 10, 2016

Republic of the Philippines 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT Fourth Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE BETWEEN SPOUSES GOLAM KIBRIA AND JANICE DEL PILAR-KIBRIA,

deposit slips by mail to the Deputy Receiver for loans Mr. Benefico M. Magday at the PDIC Office, 5th Floor, SSS Bldg., Ayala Avenue corner V.A. Rufino St., Makati City or send via e-mail to Ms. Sheila Therese P. Ocampo at spocampo@pdic. gov.ph and to Ms. Thelma A. Peña at tbarias@pdic.

CIVIL CASE NO.2016-041

ORDER

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others.

That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rites on September 22, 2004 at Vincenzo E. Sagun, Zamboaga del SurTagoloan, Misamis Oriental, they converted to Islam faith, of which conversions to Islam were duly registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at c/o LARA-MAAGAD Law Office, 109 TianoKalambaguhan St., Cagayan de Oro.

That said marriage did not last long due to inability of petitioners to perform their respective essential marital obligations such as mutual fidelity, love, respect, support for each other, and irreconcilable differences, the petitioners only lived together for ten (10) years now and they decided to part ways and still separated at the present, thereby, they executed Divorce Agreement in order to formalize their separation.

Since their separation they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other,neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, surviving their marriage bond on September 22, 2004 , so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile.

WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on May 30, 2016 at 9:00 a.m at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a news paper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners.

SO ORDERED.

Iligan City, Philippines, this 22nd day of April, 2016.

(Sgd.) HON. OSOP M. ALI

Presiding Judge

The Provincial Appraisal Committee already appraised the market value of the property and considering that the price is fair and reasonable, which is lower than the actual sale value in the locality, the province agreed to finalize the sale.

To immediately acquire the said relocation site, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Agusan del Norte recently authorized Provincial

Governor Ma. Angelica Rosedell M. Amante-Matba to sign the Deed of Absolute Sale in behalf of the province with the owner of the said land Alberto Vi l l a her mos a t hroug h Sanggunian Resolution No. 088-2016, authored

by Vice Governor Ramon AG. Bungabong. (Aimee B. Sienes, LGU-Agusan del Norte/PIA-Agusan del Norte)

NOTICE

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the Late Domingo Arao, left a real property known as parcel of land with Lot No. 852, under Tax Declaration No. 04000103199, with an area of 872 sq. meters more or less, Located at Ibabao, Poblacion, Mambajao, Camiguin, is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS, WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS BY WAY OF DONATION, executed by HEIRS/(DONORS) of Santiago Arao, Ricardo Francesco D. Arao, and Lynn Arao Reale, as DONEE. Under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. VITO M. CARILLO, per Doc. No. 357; Page No. 71; Book No. 89; Series of 2014.

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the Late CRUSELA CABALDE left a parcel of land, identified as Lot No. 5096-B, under Tax Declaration No. 07000201790, w/ OCT No. 1118, with an area of 1.4596 has located at Alga, Catarman, Camiguin, is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PORTION OF LAND, Sold in Favor of the Spouses Agapito M. Borres, and Edna B. Borres, (sold portion identified as Lot No. 5096-B1, with an area of 2,022 sq. meters), executed by Sofia A. Sabud, HEIR/ VENDOR, under the notarial Registry of ATTY. VITO M. CARILLO, per Doc. No. 421; Page No. 87; Book No. 81; Series of 2016.

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R.A. 9048 Form No.10.1 (LCR O) Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao del Norte City/Municipality: Iligan City NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A.9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that MARIA SOCORRO F. ESPINA has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from SOCORRO to MARIA SOCORRO in the Certificate of Live Birth of SOCORRO INQUITO FRANCISCO who was born on June 15, 1961 at Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte and whose parents are Flora P. Inquito and Apolinar R. Francisco.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than May 2016.

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Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 10th Judicial Region Branch 28 Mambajao, Camiguin

Republic of the Philippines 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT Fourth Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES ARTHUR Y. ALIMO-OT AND MARIA LUZ LUNGAY ALIMO-OT,

CIVIL CASE NO.2016-043

JARTHUR Y. ALIMO-OT AND MARIA LUZ LUNGAY ALIMO-OT,

Petitioners.

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Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others.

That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rites on April 27, 1991 at Lagonglong, Misamis Oriental, they converted to Islam faith, of which conversions to Islam were duly registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at c/o LARA-MAAGAD Law Office, 109 Tiano-Kalambaguhan St., Cagayan de Oro.

That said marriage did not last long due to inability of petitioners to perform their respective essential marital obligations such as mutual fidelity, love, respect, support for each other, and irreconcilable differences, the petitioners only lived together for ten (10) years now and they decided to part ways and still separated at the present, thereby, they executed Divorce Agreement in order to formalize their separation.Since their separation they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other,neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, surviving their marriage bond on April 27, 1991 , so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile.

WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on May 30, 2016 at 9:00 a.m at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a news paper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners.

SO ORDERED.

Iligan City, Philippines, this 22nd day of April, 2016.

(Sgd.) HON. OSOP M. ALI

Presiding Judge MDN: Apr 26, May 3 & 10, 2016

IN THE MATTER OF PETITION FOR ADOPTION OF A MINOR CHILD, ALDRICH HANS GACUS ROMO,

SPL. PROC. NO. 2013-477

CATALINO E. CHAN III, Petitioner.

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GOLAM KIBRIA AND JANICE DEL PILAR-KIBRIA,

Petitioners.

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must be supported by a machine-validated PNB Deposit/Payment Slip. Official receipts will be issued

by PDIC upon validation of payments and will be sent through mail to the borrowers. For proper accounting of their payments, borrowers who do not receive their official receipts are advised to send a photocopy of their

(Sgd.) MARIA PURA C. MASCARIÑAS

City Civil Registrar

ORDER

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AgNor approves budget for brgy relocation site

PDIC advises borrowers of Surigao City Evergreen Rural Bank, Inc. to pay their obligations The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC), the Receiver of the closed Surigao City Evergreen Rural Bank, Inc., reminded borrowers of the bank to continue to pay their loans and transact only with authorized PDIC representatives. Surigao City Evergreen Rural Bank, Inc. was placed under the receivership of the PDIC by virtue of Monetary Board Resolution No. 647 dated April 14, 2016.

In a statement, PDIC advised borrowers of Surigao City Evergreen Rural Bank,

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In the Amended Petition which they filed on January 29, 2016, the petitioner, Catalino E. Chan III, prayed that judgment be rendered granting the adoption of minor Aldrich Hans Gacus Romo and declaring the latter as his legitimate child with right to use his surname.

Finding the Amended Petition and its annexes to be sufficient in form and substance, the Court hereby gives due course to the same.

The petition is set for hearing on June 15, 2016 at 8:30 a.m.

The petitioner is directed to cause publication of this Order before the date of initial hearing at least once a week for three consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Camiguin.

He is likewise directed to furnish the Office of the Solicitor General and the Office of the Provincial Prosecutor of Camiguin with a copy of this Order and the Amended Petition.

SO ORDERED. Mambajao, Camiguin April 11, 2016.

MDN: Apr. 26, May 3, & 10, 2016

(Sgd.) NANNETTE MICHOTE E. LAO Presiding Judge

Republic of the Philippines 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT Fourth Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City DRA.AMIDA A. MACALIMBON,

Petiotioner, -Versus-

ALLANODIN A. SANGULINGAN A.k.a FAHAD M. ABDUL JABBER

Respondent.

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CIVIL CASE NO.2016-037 FOR: Divorce by FASKH, SUPPORT and Support-in-arrears

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TO: ALLANODIN A. SANGULINGAN A.k.a FAHAD M. ABDUL JABBER Pasayanon, Matungao, Lanao Del Norte

GREETINGS:

By virtue of the Court Order dated April 7, 2016, You are hereby required to appear or file with this court within ten (10) days from the date of the last publication of this summons, either personally, through counsel or with the assistance of the Clerk of Court at 2nd Floor, Nancy Bldg., Camague Hi-way, Tomas Cabili, Iligan City (in front of Shell Station), your answer to the petition filed by your wife (DRA. AMIDA A. MACALIMBON), which substance she prays for grant to Divorce by Faskh on the ground of failure of the husband to support for the family and unusual cruelty under Arts.52 &53 of the P.D. 1083.

You are hereby required to serve a copy of your answer upon petitioner at his residence Palao, Iligan City. You are reminded of the provision in the IBP-OCA Memorandum on Policy Guidelines dated March 12, 2002 to observe restraint in the filing a motion to dismiss and instead allege the grounds thereof as defenses in the answers.

Should you fail to come personally or through a representative of file your answer to the petition within the aforesaid period, the Court shall proceed to receive the evidence ex-parte upon which judgement shall be rendered.

Iligan City, Philippines, April 22, 2016

(Sgd.) NASRODING A. ALI Clerk of Court

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1,00O Zambo Norte DOH to deploy nurses in studes to benefit SPES voting centers on May 9 polls

By Alfonso T. Ruda of PIA-9

By Gideon C. Corgue of PIA-9

PAGADIAN City -- The Department of Health (DOH) will deploy 150 registered nurses to man health stations in voting centers in Zamboanga del Sur on the My 9, 2016 balloting to look after the voters.

In an orientation given to the nurses on Friday at Guillermo Hotel here, Maxel Bermas, cluster head of the Department of Health (DOH) - Health Emergency Management Staff, said

Chairman Andres Bautista of the Comission on Election (Comelec) and Health Secretary Janette Garin had signed a memorandum of understanding last March 7 for the DOH to provide free first aid, essential medicines and access to emergency medical help for the voters, election workers and volunteers on May 9.

The agreement provides that the health stations be put up in voting centers with high density populations and with the biggest

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Republic of the Philippines LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL Cagayan de Oro City NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 10172, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that IRYN C. POTUTAN has filed with this Office a petition for the correction of clerical error in the entry of the child’s SEX from ”MALE” to ”FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of RIAHNA FAITH CALIXTRO POTUTAN who was born on SEPT. 18, 2009 in Cagayan de Oro City and whose parents are JOVANIE OGAOOGAO POTUTAN and IRYN RAMAS CALIXTRO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than May 5, 2016.

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(Sgd.) NORMA S. DIPUTADO City Civil Registrar

number of persons with disability (PWD) and senior citizen voters.

Bermas said the registered nurses would be manning about 32 health stations in Zamboanga del Sur, and each health station will have five health workers.

“They (nurses) will be stationed in the different schools selected by the Comelec and establish a health booth where they will provide free first aid, medicines, and access to emergency medical ser-

vices,” Bermas explained.

Accordingly, the health workers will be paid P400 each for their service on May 9.

“This is the first time in the history of our elections that we will be deploying health workers on election day” the HEMS cluster head said.

Dr. Agnes Fernando, DOH-Zamboanga del Sur head, said “the DOH is giving opportunity to the NDP recipients to help the government by offering their

DIPOLOG City -- A total of 1,000 students in Zamboanga del Norte are set to benefit this year’s Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES) of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).

Ms.Megajane S. Ligutom said 684 of the SPES beneficiaries are coming from the municipalities of the first and second congressional districts and the twin cities of Dipolog and Dapitan, while the other 316 are coming from the third congressional district.

The first and second batches of SPES beneficiaries underwent an orientation at Zamboanga del Norte Convention and Sports Center here in the city last April 28 and in Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte on April 29, respectively.

The SPES beneficiaries will start reporting for work today, May 2.

SPES is a joint undertak-

ing of the DOLE, Department of Education (DepEd) Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Department of Budget and Management (DBM), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), and the Department of Finance (DOF).

The program aims to help poor but deserving students pursue their studies by providing employment during summer, Christmas vacation and/or year-round.

Under the program, the concerned establishment or LGU shoulders 60 percent of student’s salary while the DOLE will take charge of the remaining 40 percent.

This year, Zamboanga Peninsula region’s SPES allocation is P45,661,000, with Zamboanga del Sur and Zamboanga del Norte getting P12,785,080 each; Zamboanga City P10,958,620; Z a m b o a n g a S i b u g a y, P7,762, 370, and Isabela City P1,639,830.(FPG/ATR/ PIA9-Zamboanga del Norte)

R.A. 9048 Form No.10.1 (LCR O) Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao del Norte City/Municipality: Iligan City NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A.9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that GYPCEL GRACE T. BARCIAL has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from GYPCEL to GYPCEL GRACE in the Certificate of Live Birth of GYPCEL CAÑEDO TAMAYO who was born on July 28, 1975 at Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte and whose parents are Lelia C. Cañedo and Eduardo E. Tamayo.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than May 2016.

(Sgd.) MARIA PURA C. MASCARIÑAS

City Civil Registrar MDN: Apr 26 & May 3, 2016

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GSIS allots Php539M in emergency loan for 3 VisMin areas

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) allotted Php539 million in emergency loan to active members and old-age pensioners in the El Niño-affected General Santos City in South Cotabato and the provinces of Guimaras and Sarangani.

The loan is open to 17,235 active members who are who are working or residing in the calamity-declared areas, are not on leave of absence without pay, have updated premium contributions, and have no unpaid loan amortization in the last six months. The 2,052 old-age pensioners in the said areas may also apply for the loan.

Active members borrowing for the first time may apply for a Php20,000 loan. Those with an ex-

isting emergency loan may borrow up to Php40,000, from which the outstanding balance will be deducted.

The loan is payable in 36 equal monthly instalments with an interest rate of six percent per annum computed in advance. It is covered by a loan redemption insurance, which deems the loan fully paid in case of the borrower’s demise, provided the loan repayment is up to date.

Active members may apply through any GSIS Wireless Automated Processing System (GWAPS) kiosk located in all GSIS branch and extension offices; provincial capitols; city halls; selected municipal offices; large government agencies such as the Department of Education; 27 Robinsons Malls; and SM City branches in North EDSA, Manila, Pampanga,

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Old-age pensioners must file their loan application over the counter.

If they are also active GSIS members (when they reentered government service), they may avail of this emergency loan only once.

The deadline of application for the loan is May 4, 2016 in Guimaras, May 5 in General Santos City, and May 7 in Sarangani.

Loan proceeds are electronically credited to the borrower’s GSIS eCard or unified multipurpose identification (UMID) card.

For inquiries, qualified borrowers may email gsiscares@gsis.gov.ph; visit the GSIS website, www.gsis.gov.ph; or call the GSIS Contact Center at 847-4747.

CEB receives 36th Airbus A320 aircraft Brand-new plane features CEB’s revamped livery

The Philippines’ leading carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), received its 36th brand-new Airbus A320 aircraft today. The plane was delivered straight from the Airbus factory in Toulouse, France.

Equipped with fuelsaving wingtip devices called Sharklets, the Airbus A320 is coated with CEB’s revamped liver y which features shades of the country’s land, sea, sky, and sun.

This deliver y brings CEB’s current fleet to 57, comprising 7 Airbus A319, 36 Airbus A320, 6 Airbus A330, and 8 ATR 72-500 aircraft. CEB’s fleet remains one of the youngest in the world, with an average age of 4.78 years.

“We continue to optimize our growing fleet, enabling more passengers to reap the benefits of fast, seamless, and affordable air travel. We are looking for-

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ward to taking additional planes this year until 2021, to serve the ever-growing domestic and international markets,” said Atty. JR Mantaring, CEB Vice President for Corporate Affairs.

For bookings and inquiries, guests can visit www.cebupacificair.com or call the reservation hotlines (+632)7020-888 or (+6332)230-8888. The latest seat sales can be found on CEB’s official Twitter (@CebuPacificAir) and

Facebook pages.

Guests may also download the Cebu Pacific official mobile app on the App Store and Google Play.

About Cebu Air Inc. (PSE: CB) 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.

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Crop damage in Normin due to El Niño: P2.3B Editor: Ruel Pelone

By Erwin Mascariñas of MindaNews

BUTUAN City--Crop damage caused by the prolonged El Niño phenomenon in Northern Mindanao has reached P2.3 billion and the figure may yet increase, the Department of Agriculture in Region 10 said.

“After our meeting the other day here in Cagayan de Oro City, we have validated the final figure of the damage brought by the severe drought due to the El Niño phenomenon to be P2.3 billion,” said Mary Grace Sta. Elena, chief of Regional Agriculture and Fisheries Information Division of DA. Sta. Elena said that based on the reports from their

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field teams the drought had affected 6.946 hectares of rice fields, 28,893 has of corn, 844 has of cassava, and 4,272 has of high value crops like vegetables, fruit trees and bananas as of April 28.

Lealyn A. Ramos, DA 10 regional director, said in a statement that P177 million from the Quick Response Fund will be released to the provincial governments through the Provincial Agriculture Offices.

“The funds will be downloaded to the provincial government, who, in turn, will allocate the assistance to the municipalities under their respective provinces.

The LGUs are given the authority to do the See crop, page A11

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HOME. Lola Valentina Berdin, 78, left Barangay Caridad in Arakan, North Cotabato for Kidapawan City on March 28, expecting to get a sack of rice from the provincial governor. She finally returned home on April 27. after spending three days at the barricade and at least half a month in detention for alleged “direct assault” on a person in authority following the bloody dispersal in Kidapawan City on April 1. She shares light moments with daughter, grandson and great grandson in her home on April 29, 2016. MindaNews photo by Toto Lozano

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Rainy season nears: Pagasa

By Catherine J. Teves of PNA

T H E gove r n m e nt - r u n weather agency has forecast more thunderstorms in the country this month, expecting the rainy season to commence soon.

“In c re a s i n g o c c u rrence of thunderstorms indicates the rainy season is nearing,” said weather forecaster Meno Mendoza from State-run Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

He noted the prevailing easterlies will help form clouds which are essential in bringing forth thunderstorms.

Thunderstorms expected in forthcoming days are likely to occur either during See rainy, page A11

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Voting at the Philippine Consulate in Vancouver, B.C., Canada Text and photos contributed by Annie Gorra-Rago

We received these photos from our former media colleague Annie GorraRago regarding how the Filipinos in Vancouver, British Columbia in Canada are voting.

We thought these three photos may be of interest to those interested to know how the overseas voting for the 2016 is going at least in Vancouver.

These containers with a red seal contain ballots that have been counted by the Philippine Consulate.

Ballots are fed through a machine and sealed in these containers.

Phil Consulate staff said that they mailed over 30,000 ballots to the whole jurisdiction of the Philippine Consulate, which comprises the Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Alberta and the Yukon.

Feeding of ballots is done

on Mondays and Thursdays. jurisdiction will be known The results of the voting in on May 9th and posted on the Philippine Consulate the Philippine Consulate.

PHILIPPINE DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION NOTICE TO THE DEPOSITORS OF THE CLOSED Surigao City Evergreen Rural Bank, Inc. (SCERBI)

The ballot containers from another perspective.

1. Pursuant to Monetary Board Resolution No. 647 dated April 14, 2016, ordering the closure of Surigao City Evergreen Rural Bank, Inc. (SCERBI), the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) through its authorized representatives has conducted the onsite servicing of claims for insured deposits on the said closed bank on April 28 and 29, 2016.

2. Depositors with valid deposit accounts with balances of P100,000.00 and below need not file deposit insurance claims, except when they (a) have outstanding obligations with Surigao City Evergreen Rural Bank, Inc. (SCERBI), or acted as co-makers of these obligations, (b) have incomplete mailing address found in the bank records and/or have not updated through the Mailing Address Update Form (MAUF) and (c) have been evaluated to be not eligible for early payment.

Postal Money Orders (PMO) have been sent to said depositors at their respective mailing addresses found in the bank records or updated through the MAUF.

These containers with a red seal contain ballots that have been counted by the Philippine Consulate. Ballots are fed through a machine and sealed in these containers.

3. Starting May 9, 2016 all depositors of Surigao City Evergreen Rural Bank, Inc. (SCERBI), who were not able to file their claims during the onsite servicing of claims may submit their claims personally at PDIC, Public Assistance Center, 3rd Floor, SSS Bldg., Ayala Avenue corner V.A. Rufino Street, Makati City, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; or thru mail at PDIC, Claims Processing Department, 4th Floor, SSS Bldg., Ayala Avenue corner V.A. Rufino Street, Makati City.

4. Depositors are advised to present the following minimum requirements to the PDIC representatives when filing their claims: a. ORIGINAL evidence of deposits such as: Savings Passbook or Certificate of Time Deposit. b. TWO (2) VALID ORIGINAL PHOTO-BEARING IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS (IDs) with signature of depositor (e.g. Driver’s License, SSS/GSIS ID, Senior Citizen’s ID, Passport, PRC ID, OWWA/OFW ID, Seaman’s ID, Alien Certificate of Registration ID, Voter’s ID).

Voting at the Phil. Consulate in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

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c. For depositors below eighteen (18) years old, photocopy of Birth Certificate from the National Statistics Office (NSO) or duly certified copy issued by the Local Civil Registrar.

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freely.

Sabah’s decision to halt the flow of trade from that state to the southern Philippine ports, he added, has proven to be advantageous to the BOC’s anti-smuggling campaign.

“When Malaysia imposed the trade border restriction, it has actually assisted our anti-smuggling efforts,” Dellosa told reporters at the sidelines of the BOC collectors’ forum held in a hotel here on Friday.

This intensified drive in going after smugglers was so effective that even at the Mindanao Container Terminal (MCT), one of Northern Mindanao’s subports in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental, the entry of contraband has significantly gone down, he said.

Due to this, Dellosa said

If filing personally, the original IDs must be presented. In case of filing thru mail, photocopy of IDs must be submitted.

d. Original copy of a notarized/authenticated Special Power of Attorney (SPA) of depositor or parent of a minor depositor, if claimant is not the signatory in the bank records.

5. The Claim Form shall be signed by the depositor during the filing of claim. In case of filing thru mail, a duly accomplished, signed and notarized Claim Form should be submitted together with the documents mentioned in item number 4.

Deputy Commissioner for Intelligence Jessie Dellosa gestures as he raises a point at the opening of the two-day meeting, Friday (April 29), at the Limketkai Luxe Hotel in Cagayan de Oro, presided over by Customs Commissioner Alberto Lina (left) and hosted by Cagayan de Oro Port Collector Ruby Claudia Alameda (center), and attended by port and sub-port collectors from all over the country.

PHOTO BY GERRY LEE GORIT

the suspects and their cohorts behind, whom the Customs had already identified, have been laying low as port authorities have reported there was a re-

duction in the smuggling activities at MCT. “We have identified the key players in the smuggling [activities] here [at MCT],”

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6. The signature of depositor on the Claim Form should be similar to the signature in the bank records and valid ID to be submitted. For Depositors below eighteen years old, parent should sign on the Claim Form. For By or ITF accounts, the agent as disclosed in the bank records may sign on the Claim Form. For joint accounts: “OR, AND/OR, AND”, each depositor in the joint account should sign separate claim forms.

7. PDIC will not accept claims which are incomplete/lacking in requirements. Other documents may be required by PDIC in the course of processing of claims.

8. There are no fees or charges for the processing or payment of all deposit insurance claims. PDIC Claim Form, pro-forma affidavits and documents are given free of charge. The Claim Form and SPA may be downloaded from the PDIC website at www.pdic.gov.ph.

9. The public is advised to transact only with authorized PDIC representatives.

10. In accordance with the provisions of R.A. 3591, as amended, the last day for filing claims (prescriptive date) for insured deposits in the closed Surigao City Evergreen Rural Bank, Inc. is on April 16, 2018. After April 16, 2018, PDIC, as insurer, shall no longer accept any claim for insured deposits maintained with the said closed bank.

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Do not desire earthly reward T he G ospe l of Jesus Christ (May3, 2016-Tuesday) Matthew 1:18-24- But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shall call his name JESUS: Are you willing to

sacrifice just to make others safe and happy?

Can you get out from your comfort zone in life to give comfort to other people?

This gospel reminds us about the courage and bravery of Joseph to take the great responsibility as the “El Salvador” of Mary from shamefulness. Look, Joseph never resisted from the instruction of God for him to fulfill since he is very obedient to God. This is our individual calling to protect

Being a school nurse

By DARLENE PAMIS MEDRANO Public Health Nurse I Poblacion Salvador, Lanao del Norte

SCHOOL nursing is a specialized practice of professional nursing that advances the well being, academic success and lifelong achievement of students.

To that end, school nurses try to facilitate positive student responses to normal human development,

promote health and safety in the school environment, intervene with actual and potential health problems, provide case management services and actively collaborate with others to build student and family capacity for adaptation, self care, self advocacy and learning. In

SUMMER READING CAMP 2016

By Desie B. Fabaria Teacher, III Kiorao Elementary School

The summer reading camp is an annual special program of the department of education. Why it is special? For It gives a chance for the non/show reader to extend their learning through reading.

Thus, the KIORAO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in Kibawe, Bukidnon held its yearly summer reading camp which started on April 5, 2016 and ended on April 16, 2016. The program was successfully implemented with the help of the students volunteer

from Roman C. Villalon Memorial Colleges Foundation, INC (RCVMCFI).

The volunteers brought their own reading materials, instruction materials and audio-video presentations.

During the camp, the pupils enjoyed because of the different activities such as acting, Chamber Theater, jazz chant etc. And they met new faces which added the excitement.

And lastly, at the end of the week, snacks were served as a signed of Gratefulness for the volunteers and success of the program.

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anyone from danger and to ensure that this person will have a better future.

You are accountable to the progress and downfalls of everyone. You are called to save others like Joseph.

He was an ordinary man and called to do an extra ordinary thing for us to be saved. Be sure that his will is done and fulfilled on this earth. You are called to become an implementer. You are called to make things

some cases, school nurses may even conduct thorough physical examination of the student.

A student’s health status is directly related to his or her ability to learn. Children with unmet health needs have a difficult time engaging in the educational

happen. You are chosen to become productive for the welfare of others. You are born for a great reason to do and complete on this earth. Imitate Joseph; he was quiet in doing the will of God of his life. Not necessarily to boast our efforts and achievement because our living God sees everything. Matthew 6:2”So when you give to the poor, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the

synagogues and in the streets, so that they may be honored by men. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full. This means that no need to do something publicly if the fact, you can do it privately.

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process. The school nurse supports student success by providing health care through assessment, intervention and followup for all children within the school setting. The school nurse addresses the physical, mental, emotional and social health needs of students and

supports their achievement in the learning process.

The school nurse not only provides for the safety and care of students and staff but also addresses the need for integrating health solutions into the education setting.

School nurses facilitate normal development and

positive student response to intervention. The school nurse serves as the health care expert in the school to meet student health needs with an understanding of normal growth and development in children and youth as well as students with special needs.

systems worldwide, starting with the K to 12 sector. This change to domestic education policy has far-reaching consequences and important for international educational institutions to consider when looking for potential new student recruitment markets. Aside from that, headhunters from all over the world will be delightful to hear applicants coming from universities and colleges here in the Philippines who are products of our K to 12 system.

With the new 12-yearcurriculum in place, the senior high students who will be schooled starting this June will be ready and better equipped to join overseas universities at the undergraduate level if they are interested to pursue higher studies. And with a K to 12 student population of 20.7 million which will only increase over the next 20 years, the Philippines is shaping up to be an attractive recruitment destination.

are breastfed exclusively for the first six months, without any formula, have fewer ear infections, respiratory illnesses, and bouts of diarrhea.

How long should the process of breastfeeding be done? The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that breastfeeding continue for at least 12 months, and thereafter for as long as mother and baby desire.

The World Health Organization recommends continued breastfeeding

up to 2 years of age or beyond.

Can the mother breastfeed her child if she has a cold? Some women think that when they are sick, they should not breastfeed. But, most common illnesses, such as colds, flu, or diarrhea, can’t be passed through breast milk. In fact, if you are sick, your breast milk will have antibodies in it. These antibodies will help protect your baby from getting the same sickness.

K to 12 Advocacy

By Vilma H. Hisola Head Teacher I Mimbunga National High School Mimbunga, Gingoog City

THE introduction of the K to 12 curriculum in the country has introduced tremendous positive changes in our education system. I’m confidently sure that our leaders – be they government officials or in the private sector – in the next 30 years will be more intelligent than our cur-

rent ones. I’m likewise sure that they are at par with the citizens of other countries and as a consequence, the Philippines will not just be competitive within Southeast Asia but over the world as well.

The Philippines is undergoing a major overhaul to bring it in line with education

Understanding breastfeeding

By Lionel G. Valdevieso II Nurse 1 Bukidnon Provincial Hospital Kibawe, Bukidnon

BREASTFEEDING, and its importance to the health of newly-born child, is gaining popularity both locally and globally. In fact, if you search the Internet using the keyword “breastfeeding” on Google, a search engine, will give you about 64,500,000 results in just 0.62 seconds.

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But what is breastfeeding, its benefits, and how long should a child be breastfeed. According to the online encyclopedia, the wikipedia, breastfeeding is the feeding of babies and young children with milk from a woman’s breast.

Health experts say breast milk contains an antibodies that can help the child fight off viruses and bacteria. It also lowers the child’s risk of having asthma or, allergies. Likewise, babies who

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A F F I DAV I T I S R E QUIRED TO START A COMPLAINT: Now, let us see some of the rules that require the execution of affidavits when someone wants to bring a charge against another person. In the Revised Rule on Criminal Procedure which took effect December 01, 2000, it is there emphatically stated that any criminal case has to be started by an affidavit, duly signed by the complainant and then subscribed before a lawyer, a notary public, or a prosecutor.

In the Uniform Rules on Administrative Cases in the Civil Service---or the rules about bringing charges against any government official---the requirement is likewise the execution of an affidavit. Even in bringing any civil or administrative case before any court or quasi-judicial body, the plaintiff or the complainant must execute an affidavit before his accusations could even be entertained.

Trillanes must explain why, in the face of these rules, he wants to exempt himself in their requirement for an affidavit to be executed, signed, and notarized, as well. What is so special about his charge against Duterte that the simple requirements of the law should be done away with?

I guess that, what Duterte supporters are saying about Trillanes’ supposed expose, is true---they are meant to derail Duterte’s candidacy, nothing else.

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tice, I felt quite good about my progress. Compared to the tourists, I was a whiz and very fluent. But compared to the locals, I talked like a 5-year-old little boy.

In the same way, we may look at some really bad people and feel quite good about ourselves. Compared to them, we almost look like saints! But compared to God, how good do we look? Well, who doesn’t look like dirt compared to our perfect Creator! Even if we locked ourselves away from all temptation and prayed all day for the rest of our lives, we still could not come even close to being as pure and perfectly good as God is. So because we want to feel we’re still OK and good enough, we choose to compare ourselves to those

really bad people.

But there is only one way that God can accept you and me so we can live in a right relationship with Him. God has to give us the gift of His own perfect goodness. That’s why God the Son became a human being to pay the penalty of death for all our wrongs and sins. Not His, since he has no wrongs to die for. Jesus wants to give you His perfect goodness free, so you can be good enough to become God’s child and enjoy His life with Him—both now and in heaven after you die.

But it’s up to you to ask Jesus for His free gift of forgiveness and new life. Just ask Him to forgive you for all your wrongs and living your own way. Then ask Him to take full charge of your life and start changing your character with His kind of goodness inside every day, for the rest of your life.

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curement process of the seeds for rice, corn and vegetables and pump and engines for distribution.

“However, the pumps and engines are given only to farmer associations or to LGUs as common service facility, wherein these could be borrowed by group of farmers based on priority needs. In addition, an LGU has to liquidate the funds they will receive based on the usual accounting and auditing rules not later than August 2016,” Ramos explained.

According to the data from the DA-Regional Field Office 10, the province of Bukidnon will receive P128,949,273, Lanao del Norte P24,121,552, Iligan City P2,109,724, Misamis Occidental, P6,675,449, Misamis Oriental P11,234,200, Cagayan de Oro P2,055,092.00 and Camiguin P1,325,961.

“The DA has already set in place 58 units water pump and engines with complete accessories, of which 16 units were given to the province of Bukidnon, 2 for Camiguin, 16 for Lanao del Norte, 13 for Misamis Occidental and 11 units for Misamis Oriental.

In addition, 71 units are now on procurement stage which will be distributed to the following provinces: 17 for Bukidnon, 3 for Camiguin, 18 for Lanao del Norte, 18 for Misamis Occidental and 15 for Misamis Oriental. The affected farmers can also avail assistance from the LGUs through their calamity fund. The provincial governments are now on the process of determining the amount intended for recovery and rehabilitation of crops and livestock in their respective provinces that would be distributed to the affected municipalities,” Sta. Elena added.

She assured a team from their office will check if the assistance has reached the beneficiaries.

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DA 10 will release the fund only after the May 9 from page A8 elections. (Erwin Mascarinas/MindaNews) afternoons or early evenings, he said.

According to PAGASA, from page A1 thunderstorm is weather Pilipino Program, which disturbance that produces provides conditional cash wind, rain, thunder and incentives and other health lightning. and education benefits to the Authorities continue poor. With this, he believes cautioning about thunderthat poverty incidence in the storms, noting these pose country could be reduced danger.

Lightning during thunto low levels; If elected president, Mar derstorms can injure or even Roxas would also institu- kill, they warned. tionalize the improvement They also said thunderon disaster risk reduction storms can lead to flash and management. That is floods.

In its weather outlook one of his target plans; For ending the centu- released on Monday (May ries-old conflict in Min- 2), PAGASA forecast partly danao, he also supports cloudy to at times cloudy the passage regarding the skies with rain showers Basic Bangsamoro Law and/or thunderstorms in and eventually wants to Metro Manila until Friday resolve disputes occurring (May 6). in Mindanao in order to PAGASA forecast the lessen possible negative same weather in most major cities nationwide. social consequences; As for political the side, “The forecast for such Roxas vows to fight corrup- cities and Metro Manila tion, which has become the is representative of the biggest issue in Philippine country’s expected weather politics; and in the Aquino condition this week,” said administration, Pork Barrel Mendoza.

Scam emerged; but Roxas, He noted the country in his campaign, promises had fewer thunderstorms to make the government ef- in previous months. ficient again by implement- According to PAGASA, ing orders and laws with the country’s rainy season regards to anti-corruption. generally lasts from June During the launching to November. of his bid for the presi- PAGASA last month dency, Roxas stated: The urged the public to already “Daang Matuwid” is about prepare for the 2016 rainy the dreams of every Filipino. season, expecting no delay As the President said: It in this period’s onset despite is worth fighting for. It is the continuing droughtworth sacrificing for, and driving El Nino phenomdying for if need be. “Daang enon. matuwid” transcends me Onset of the 2016 rainy and PNoy; it is a Filipino season associated with the ideal that has been there rain-driving southwest long before we were born, monsoon or ‘habagat’ will and will remain long after likely happen between late we are gone. History is chal- May and the first half of lenging us to live up to these June, said Anthony Lucero principles; to continue on who’s PAGASA’s Climate this journey; to fight for Monitoring and Prediction Section officer-in-charge. our dreams as a nation.

Roxas re-echoed Presi- ”We’re expecting normal dent Noynoy’s words:, onset of the rainy season “This is only the beginning; this year,” he said. it is only the beginning of ‘Habagat,’ local thunthe great story of the Filipino derstorms, low-pressure people.” Today, with all my areas, tropical cyclones and sincerity, with all my will inter-tropical convergence and with all my strength, I zones are the rain-driving am answering the call of the weather systems PAGASA “Daang Matuwid”. We will expects in the country from fight on. I am Mar Roxas May to September this year. and I accept the challenge PAGASA said El Nino of our Bosses: to continue, already entered its decaying expand and fight for the phase so normal onset of the rainy season this year “Daang Matuwid.

No other political figures is likely. in the limelight today could “El Nino is weakening,” match Secretary Mar’s per- Lucero said. formance, achievement and He expects scattered rain unblemished government showers in days leading to service record. Virtually, he the rainy season. was not implicated in any Such showers will proanomalies and controversial vide some relief to areas reeling from drought and issues.

Mar’s public service re- the dry spell due to El Nino, cord and performance can he noted. boast of clean and transpar- PAGASA already forecast ent governance which can 25 provinces comprising be replicated all over the some 31 percent of the councountry should he make it in try as likely under drought the race for the presidential by May 2016’s end.

The provinces are Luelection.

Mar Roxas says he will zon’s Benguet, Pangasinan, make possible his dream Bataan, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, of making the country an Zambales, Cavite, Rizal, Ocinvestment hub in SouthEast cidental Mindoro and PalaAsia as a way of improving wan as well as the Visayas’ Negros Oriental, Bohol, the lives of Filipinos.

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Cebu, Siquijor and Biliran.

Also likely to experience drought by end of this month are Mindanao’s Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay, Bukidnon, Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental, Maguindanao and Lanao del Sur provinces, noted PAGASA. Drought is a condition marked by either three consecutive months of way below-normal rainfall or five consecutive months of below-normal rainfall, said PAGASA. PAGASA expects drought in the country to continue easing as El Nino weakens further.

According to experts, El Nino and the La Nina phenomenon are the corresponding warm and cool phases of a recurring natural climate pattern called El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) across tropical Pacific.

They noted an ENSOneutral state is one in which conditions are near longterm average.

Several models indicate likely transition of conditions from El Nino to neutral by the May-June-July 2016 period, noted PAGASA. PAGASA expects the countr y to be already drought-free by September 2016’s end. (PNA)

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he said.

For the Customs to be effective in its efforts to catch smugglers and at the same increase its revenue collection, the agency must enhance its trade facilitation but not losing sight of border protection. A combination of these two factors would result to efficient collection, he added.

The rampant entry of smuggled shipment has been usually due to the lax imposition of border security.

If the combination is revenue collection and trade facilitation, imported goods would flow freely into the country’s ports, but this will mean the entry of such illegal items as drugs, firearms, and other goods that are undervalued, misdeclared or misclassified.

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courage and bravery and unwavering stand of Duterte on issues that affect the safety and security of the Filipino people. We also believe Duterte can solve the problem of conflict in

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Mindanao,” the DuRo 2016 movement said.

They also believe that Leni Robredo has the motherly qualities and traits that would compliment Duterte’s fatherly discipline. “Magsilbi usab si Leni isip maayong katimbayayong sa mga kabagohan nga isulong ni Duterte,” thay said.

The Filipino people are very tired and sick of the unabated criminality, corruption and the proliferation of drugs amidst the sea of poverty, thus the 2016 presidential election is our solution by electing leaders who can honestly provide good governance and secure the future of our country, and our children. “Let us unite and vote for Duterte and Robredo,” DURO 2016 said. With reports from Funny Pearl A. Gajunera

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all the regions in the country but this is still less than half the family living wage of some Php1,090 today.

According to IBON, the nominal Php77 increase over the Aquino administration’s six years will be equivalent to an average of just Php12.83 per year.

This is less than the average Php16.35 per year over Arroyo’s nine-and-a-half years, Php20.13 over Estrada’s two-and-a-half years, and Php13.33 over Ramos’ six years.

It is also only slightly more than the Php12.79 per year over the term of Cory Aquino.

The NCR minimum wage increased Php154 over Arroyo’s term, Php52 over Estrada’s, Php80 over Ramos’, and Php81 over Cory Aquino’s.

IBON said that the poor wage performance is little changed in terms of the real value of the minimum wage, or taking inflation into consideration.

The meager 5.5% increase in the real value under Aquino is less than the 8.5% under Arroyo, 10.3% under Estrada, and 35.2% under Cory Aquino.

It is only slightly more than the 3.9% increase under Ramos. Labor Day always brings the issue of wages and jobs higher in the public consciousness.

This May 1 is an opportunity to reflect how the neoliberal transformation of the Philippine economy has made a few families and large corporations wealthy at the cost of hardship and suffering for millions of the working class, said IBON.

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SM and donors turn over its biggest housing village for Yolanda survivors in Taclobam City For 64-year old pedicab driver Rogelio Palma Consalida, November 8, 2013 is one date he will never forget for the rest of his life. It was when super typhoon Yolanda made land fall in his hometown of Tacloban City in Leyte, and in just an hour he had lost all his possessions which took him several decades to build.

“Nawala sa amin ang lahat,” (“We lost everything,”) he declared and for over two years, he and his wife, Lolita, also 64, had to live in a cramped government housing site.

But life seems to smile on them once more as the couple are among the 400 familybeneficiaries of SM Supermalls’ biggest SM Cares Village for survivors of super typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan).

SM and its donors awarded 400 new houses in Tacloban City, Leyte to families who were hardest hit by the super typhoon in 2013. The village will be called “Pope FrancisCFC ANCOP Canada Community – SM Cares Village.” It is the biggest of all the four SM Cares housing project as the other villages only have 200 houses each.

The first village in Bogo, Cebu has

been turned over to beneficiaries in November 2014 while the second village in Iloilo City was inaugurated in October 2015. The fourth and last village in Ormoc City is undergoing construction and will be turned over in July this year.

The SM Cares Village in Barangay New Kawayan in Tacloban is the third batch in the 1,000-house SM Cares Village housing project which was launched in the aftermath of Haiyan in 2013.

SM Prime officials headed by its President Hans T. Sy led the turnover ceremony accompanied by Tacloban City officials led by Mayor Alfred Romualdez.

Guests who attended the event included Leyte Archbishop John Du, Canadian Ambassador to the Philippines Neil Reeder, Mrs. Yedda Romualdez (representing Leyte 1st District Representative Martin Romualdez), Ricky Cuenca and Jimmy Ilagan of Couples For Christ-ANCOP, Mikee Romero of Global Port and Julian Payne of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.

400 houses were awarded to chosen beneficiaries for free.

Aside from the houses, the SM Cares Village

also has amenities such a basketball court, street lamps, sewage treatment plant, materials recovery facility, rain-catchment system and provisions for water and electricity.

SM Cares, a division of SM Foundation and the corporate social responsibility arm of SM Prime Holdings, Inc., launched the housing project shortly after the onslaught of super typhoon Yolanda in November 2013 to give permanent and disasterresilient houses to survivors of the typhoon in the Visayas region.

Through its tenants, business partners, service providers,

employees and local communities, SM was able to raise the money needed to build the 1,000 houses, a moving proof of the people’s accord in times of emergency. Some of the donors for the SM Cares Village in Tacloban include Zonta Club, Duty Free Philippines, Forever 21, ANCOP, New Golden City Builders & Development and Philippine Daily Inquirer. Global Port and Sultan 900 donated the basketball court.

All the houses in the SM Cares Housing Village are disasterresilient and have roofs made of concrete slab.

Vetiver grass, with leaves that can be used for handicrafts, were used in the village to control soil erosion and for better slope protection. Its roots reach up to 3 meters long.

To ensure sustainability of the project, community development programs have been put in place to make the change work for all beneficiaries. For the Tacloban housing project, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Palo (RCAP) and Couples For ChristANCOP (CFC-ANCOP) were the partners in

charge of selecting the beneficiaries, training, livelihood and values formation to enable the new residents start a new life in their community.

SM Cares Housing Village is a testament to the solidarity that Filipinos and people all over the world have shown to help the survivors of super typhoon Yolanda. It is also personifies SM’s commitment to nationbuilding.

To know more about SM Cares and its advocacies, please visit www.smcares.com.ph or www.facebook.com/ OfficialSMCares.

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