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Piñol assures support for Organic Agriculture CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – “Ako mismo ang bebenta ng mga produkto ninyo,” says Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Emmanuel “Manny” Piñol as he committed himself to be the sales head for organic and naturally grown products, before more than a thousand delegates during the recent conduct of the 13th National Organic Agriculture (OA) Congress, held in Laoag City, recently. Bearing the theme: “Organiko a Wagas: Tatao Ken Aglawlaw Nadur-as (Organic Way: For People, Environmental Sustainability and Progress), the confab focused on putting premium the marching order of the Duterte administration of

providing available and accessible food with emphasis on sustainability, robustness, resiliency and food safety for everyone. Accordingly, a series of activities was staged, including the conduct of consultations, awarding ceremony for the OA achievers, cooking contest, plenary and breakout sessions for the research, marketing and starter groups, and the conduct of an organic trade exhibit. In particular, the DA chief noted his appreciation for the various organic and naturally grown products displayed at the trade fair, but challenged the exhibitors and the organic advocates

ORO QUIETA CIT Y – Around 200 farmer-graduates from Oroquieta City and the municipality of Aloran graduated from the School-on-the-Air (SOA) Program on Livestock Production, Meat Safety and Processing of the Department of Agriculture– Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10). Following the completion of the three-month long program, a graduation ceremony was held on December 2, 2016 at the Provincial Cultural and Farmers Training Center, Misamis Occidental. The department’s Regional Agriculture and Fisheries Information Section (RAFIS) along with the Provincial Local Government Unit (PLGU) of Misamis

Occidental spearheaded the SOA Livestock Program. It ran from August to November 2016, where the farmer enrollees were given quizzes and a final exam to measure their knowledge and determine the outstanding performers from the program, which aimed to guide the farmers on the proper livestock management and for them to generate more income. In his message, Provincial Agriculturist Dennis C. Leopoldo thanked the efforts of the farmers and expressed his hopes that they have understood and soon adapt to the new technologies in the livestock industry through the SOA program. Likewise, he said that

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DA honors corn industry movers Thursday

December 15, 2016

Don Carlos named outstanding town; granted P2M project for being ‘Hall of Famer’

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- “Sulong Maisan! Sapat na Pagkain ng Bayan,” this year’s theme of the 4th National Quality Corn Achievers Awards (NQCAA) in conjunction with the 12th Philippine National Corn Congress, posted a challenge to the corn stakeholders, especially the farmers and the agricultural extension workers (AEWs), in their pursuit to attain the goal of the government for food selfsufficiency. For its 4th year, the NQCAA recognized the achievements of the top performing local government units (LGUs) with outstanding contribution to the corn industry, encouraged DA-LGU partnership Philippine Swamphen (Porphyrio Pulverulentus), a bird species endemic to the Philipin the production of quality pines. Taken in Sitio Panlabuhan, Loreto, Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary, Agusan corn, and sustaining del Sur during the expedition of Mindanao Avian Photographic Society (MAPS). photo courtesy of clement dampal

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Lanao del Sur holds Food Security Summit MARAWI CITY -- The 1st Lanao del Sur Food Security Summit was held in the Social Hall, Provincial Capitol, Marawi City on December 5, 2016. Participants were from different local groups and

sectors such as the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, government line agencies, cooperatives, NGOs, Civil Society and local government units. Governor Soraya Alonto Adiong, said one of the

main goals of her administration is to alleviate, if not eradicate, poverty in the province, a tough task for a first-timer in public service. She said the accomplishments left behind by her

predecessor, Vice Governor Mamintal Bombit Alonto Adiong, Jr., will lessen the burden for her due to the programs and projects he initiated and implemented such as farm-to-market See holds, page B3

Corporate rice farming confab held CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Executive heads of agriculture offices and representatives of farmers’ associations and cooperatives attended the orienta-

tion for the Corporate Rice Farming Program held in the city, recently. The discussion focused on the framework and implementing guidelines

steered by Directors Lealyn A. Ramos and Benadette San Juan from Department of Agriculture (DA) – Central Office. The Corporate Rice

Farming Program aims to address the lack of accessibility and availability of rice especially to the marginalized sectors of the society without, of course,

sacrificing the welfare of the rice farmers. Under this program, the farmers’ associations along with their respective local government units (LGUs)

shall enter a Memorandum of Agreement with Institutional Buyers (IB) such as the Department of Social Welfare and See confab, page B3

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Avoid insecurity of life The Gospel of Jesus Christ (December15, 2016-Thursday) Luke 4:2430”And He said, “Truly I say to you, no prophet is welcome in his hometown. But I say to you in truth, there were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijah, when the sky was shut up for three years and six months, when a great famine came over all the land; and yet Elijah was sent to none of them, but

only to Zarephath, in the land of Sidon, to a woman who was a widow. “And there were many lepers in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet; and none of them was cleansed, but only Naaman the Syrian.” And all the people in the synagogue were filled with rage as they heard these things; and they got up and drove Him out of the city, and led Him to the brow of the hill on which their city

had been built, in order to throw Him down the cliff: No prophet is welcome in his hometown: The reason for this is not because the servant of God either lay or Priest is bad but because of over familiarity to that person will lead to prejudices. It was done to Jesus Christ by his town people because they could not believe the great changed in Jesus life. This is also the same to each one of us

because we feel jealousy to anyone who is elevating his standard of living. Sometimes we became insecure if somebody surpassed us. This is called, “crab mentality.” Being grateful to God is the exact attitude if you can witness a person who is blessed by God. You need to thank God for doing great things to others instead you will question God about his goodness to anyone else. Avoid insecurity of

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BSP simplifies guidelines on establishment of branches Consistent with the BSP’s policy of promoting a competitive banking environment and ease of doing business, the Monetary Board (MB) approved the amendments to the guidelines on the establishment of branches to provide banks with more flexibility in ex-

panding their branching network to strategic locations. The new regulation removed the use of theoretical capital as well as the combined capital requirement tied to geographic location in evaluating branch applications since the branch network size and location

of head office are already embedded in the latest minimum capital requirement for banks. The MB also reaffirmed the general thrust of allowing banks to establish branches anywhere in the Philippines, including in the cities previously considered

as restricted areas, namely, Makati, Mandaluyong, Manila, Paranaque, Pasay, Pasig, Quezon and San Juan. The move is aligned with the initiatives on banking system liberalization which include the removal of the branch moratorium in restricted areas and the gradual

lifting of the suspension on the establishment of new domestic banks. Anchored on their overall business model and strategic direction, smaller banks may now establish branches in Metro Manila subject to higher capitalization and special licensing fee if said

branches are to be located in the cities previously considered as restricted areas. The policy initiative is aligned with the BSP’s banking reform agenda that is anchored on the promotion of sound risk management systems and Financial Stability.

Davao Light conducts short power President Duterte says he is pro-business, assures investors of government support interruptions on December 16 P resident R o d r i g o President Duterte said as a duty-bound by the ConDavao Light and Power Co., Inc. will conduct two short power interruptions on December 16, Friday, affecting customers connected to its Ponciano, Bajada, Tibungco, Bunawan, and Panabo Substations, and Bangkal Feeder 2 and Puan Feeder 3. These service disruptions will be necessary to facilitate the normalization of the Davao Light Don Ramon Substation, which loads were previously transferred temporarily to nearby lines to conduct stringing of new 138 kV lines. The first power interruption will be for 15 minutes anytime between 12:01 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.. This will affect customers in the city proper specifically in San Pedro Street,

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Quirino Avenue, Bankerohan, Rizal Street, and Ponciano Street. Customers in areas along Bajada from Davao Light Bajada Power Plant to DCWD office, Cabagiuo, Buhangin, Tigatto, Mandug, and some parts of Cabantian will also be affected by this power outage. This also includes those along Toril highway from crossing Eden and going to Sirawan, Alambre up to Inawayan. Customers in Ilang Tibungco going to Bunawan in Licanan Task Force outpost will also experience the said service service disruption. The other power interruption will be for 10 minutes, which will be from 2:00 a.m. to 2:10 a.m. Affected customers are those from Ulas crossing to Tugbok and along Puan Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND AND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City NILO A. BERNAS Applicant/s

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going to Libby road and Bago areas. DCWD sump pumps located in these areas will also be affected by this 10-minute service disruption. Davao Light apologizes for the inconvenience of these scheduled power interruptions. But it will exert all efforts to restore electric service as scheduled or earlier. However, there may be instances where restoration may extend beyond the schedule due to unavoidable circumstances. Please contact our emergency service at 229-3572 for any power interruption that will fall outside the given indicated schedule. Please refer to: ROSSANO C. LUGA, AVP – Reputation Enhancement

Duterte assured businessmen on Monday that his administration will honor contractual obligations, fight corruption and red tape, and allow businesses to flourish under a free market environment.   During the Wallace Business Forum Dinner in Malacanan, President Duterte addressed various concerns of investors in the country particularly on his economic policies and agenda.   A representative from the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry expressed concern about the stability of BPOs amid changes in policies of the current administration.   “Forget your fears. This is a democracy. We follow the free enterprise. There would be changes, there would be changes for the better, not to kill businesses,”

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APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For the issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TH FREIGHT service on the line ;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in Island of Mindanao accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of FIVE(5)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 4, 2017, at 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO. OICRegional Director, LTFRB Region 10, this 9TH day of December, 2016.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;Cogon Market to Gusa/Cugman (all in Cagayan de Oro City)and vice versa with the use of ONE(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 4, 2017, at 10; 30 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least Five(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, OIC –Regional Director LTFRB –Region 10, this 13th day of December, 2016.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To Extend the validity a Certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;Cogon Market to BUGO –PUERTO and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 6, 2017, at 3; 00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, OICRegional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 13TH day of December, 2016.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to extension of validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience with amendment of route to operate PUJ service on the line;Valencia to Kibawe Misamis Oriental and vice versa with the use of One(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 6, 2076, at 3;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, OIC –Regional Director, LTFRB Region X, this 13th day of December 2016.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: Dec 15, 2016

response.   “You can stop worrying, it’s actually a product of the other side. They would like to create an economic situation whereby there would be a tilt of balance there somewhere and destroy the economy and blame it on me,” he added.   The President said he believes in free enterprise and businessmen could come in and invest, and should not worry about contracts as long as they pay the right taxes. “I am a lawyer and I believe in free enterprise, I believe in democracy that’s why I ran for President. I’m

stitution. And about the outsourcing there, I would even guarantee to you that the Philippines would honor its contractual obligations,” he further said.   He then encouraged businessmen to put more money in the Philippines.   The President likewise assured investors that there will be no graft and corruption in his government. He vowed to fight red tape in the bureaucracy and told investors to approach members of his Cabinet should they encounter problems.   Also discussed during the See support, page B3

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the forum were moves to amend the present Constitution, with the President saying he is ready to reverse the 60-40 foreign ownership as long as Congress is ready.   “I will go along with it,” he said, stressing however that he would not allow selling of lands to foreigners.   With regard to the Philippines’ hosting of the ASEAN Summit next year, the President said he will particularly focus on spurring economic activity in Mindanao.   “Well, one thing is that we lack the connectivity. We have to have our own BIMP-EAGA (Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area). We have to create an economy over there,” he said, adding the reason why the Abu Sayyaf prospered was because of lack of economic activity when the barter trade in the southern region was shut down.   He said the barter trade was good and it provided livelihood to many people, especially the Muslims.   The country’s terrible traffic congestion problem was also discussed and the President expressed his frustrations over the moves of Congress for not acting fast enough to give him special power to tackle the traffic situation.   There’s no movement at all, and he told Filipinos that he is sorry but his government is trying to overcome the challenges.   Mining operations and the appointment of Environment Secretary Gina Lopez was also discussed. The President said his office is always receptive to any abuse of authority or if they exceeded the normal limitations of their discretion. He added that he will see to it that everything is fair. He insisted that companies must follow the Canadian or Australian mining practices, but said that there will always be a “trade-off ” somehow because mining operations affect nature and environment.PND

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in attendance to go an extra mile. “You are doing great but make sure that you are able to supply the needs of the market the moment

your product captures the imagination of the buyers,” Sec. Piñol said. Packaging, he added, can play a vital role in the success or failure of the sales of a product. “If you have a good product, package it very well,” he added. Likewise, he relayed that one of the DA regional field offices has already apportioned Php25 million for organic rice production, signifying that the department will not waver on banking initiatives that would help organic farmer-producers, processors and other relevant stakeholders of the industry to link them to bigger market opportunities. “Show me the quality and marketability of your product…Pag-igihin ninyo ang inyong produkto, and we (DA) will behind you a hundred percent,” the agriculture secretary declared. On top of food production, Sec. Piñol also underscored that under his watch, he will also ensure that he will curb corruption, at the same time. “I will assure you that there will be no misuse of government funds. Government funds will be intended for you,” he aptly ended. Prominent figures in attendance include DA Undersecretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat, Ilocos Norte Governor Imee R. Marcos, and Engr. Christopher V. Morales, national program coordinator of the National Organic Agriculture Program. (JLOlson, DA-RFO 10)

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the SOA program is one of the major targets of agriculture secretary, Emmanuel “Manny” F. Piñol. Leopoldo further mentioned that the DA secretary plans to have backyard chicken upgrading program, which aims to start a vaccination and immunization project for all native chickens all over the country. First Honor Miluna T. Merced, from Oroquieta City, was thankful to the people who worked behind the program. She also said that she was able to learn different systems and methods regarding the livestock industry through the program. Meanwhile Second Honor Calvin M. Estur, from Oroquieta City, hoped that the program would continue

Thursday, December 15, 2016 so that it will help more farmers. Also awarded as outstanding graduates were Anita B. Badiang (3rd), Maylyn C. Pangasian (4th), Erly P. Pangilinan (5th), Jocelyn C. Bualat of Oroquieta City (6th), Joel L. Arabes (7th), Eric L. Madula (8th), Katina C. Tara of Aloran (9th), and Norma L. Gumapac of Oroquieta City (10th). Mary Grace B. Sta.Elena, RAFIS chief, extended OICRegional Director Carlene C. Collado’s gratitude for the active participation of the farmers. She also encouraged the farmers to support the department’s projects and services. (AMBManto, DA-RAFIS 10)

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awareness of the LGUs to the activities of the Corn program. Given recognition in this year’s awarding are five outstanding provinces; five outstanding provincial agriculturists; four provincial corn coordinators; 19 outstanding municipalities/ cities; 19 outstanding municipal/city agriculturists; 14 outstanding municipal/ city corn coordinators; 100 outstanding agricultural extension workers; and the national quality corn achievers hall of fame awardees. In Northern Mindanao, the town of Don Carlos, Bukidnon was declared as outstanding municipality and was granted with P2M project being hailed as Hall of Famer. Merlyn Los Banos of Don Carlos awarded as hall of famer for the municipal agriculturist category, where she received cash award amounting to P45 thousand. Three AEWs namely; Purita L. Magaway from Don Carlos; Richard B. Leono and Joan Marie A. Diola of Malaybalay City, Bukidnon also hailed as Hall of Famer in the agriculture extension workers category where they received cash award worth P30 thousand each. Other awardees are Neptali C. Ambos, Kristina P. Soria of Lantapan Bukidnon and Ma. Jorgen P. Soriano of Malaybalay City Bukidnon. Each receiving cash prize amounting to P20,000. This form of apprecia-

DOLE 10 holds Federation on Family general assembly JASAAN, Misamis Oriental -- The Department of Labor and Employment Regional Office No. X (DOLE-X), through its Eastern Misamis Oriental Provincial Field Office (EMO PFO) and in partnership with its Federation of Family Welfare Committees (FFWC), held its yearend general assembly and fellowship on 1 December 2016 in Jasaan town of Misamis Oriental. EMO PFO Head Errol A. Natividad said that Kilian S. Deveza of Oro Integrated Cooperative OIC, Gemma Simine of the Department of Health-X (DOH-X), Henry Arafol of Cagayan de Oro Electric Power & Light Company, Inc. (CEPALCO), and its

officers and members supported the event. EMOFFWC Chairman Alejandro Responte said, “I am so happy that again we are gathered here not only to be informed with our learning session but also to enjoy our company together as one big happy family.” Natividad said that the topics discussed were on the healthy lifestyles of a worker to be more productive employees. DOH-X’s Simine said, “With healthy lifestyles, eating the right food will give you a best disposition in life - a sound mind and a healthy heart.” Likewise, CEPALCO’s Arafol presented the good practices of their company, “There has been a wide margin of improvement of

the employees’ health and well-being after they have committed to sustain the family welfare program.” He also said, “As our support, we would like to thank DOLE-X for encouraging and inviting us to this productive program of the government.” One of the members of the committee, Noreen Belga said, “I greatly appreciate that DOLE has this kind of program where it helps the employee’s health and mind set to produce good results of his/her work in the workplace.” Natividad was grateful for the support of the Committee and said, “With your presence, we are inspired to work more in the service to you our stakeholders.” (Dundee Daing/DOLE-10)

tion, which is conducted, annually will encourage the AEWs to do exceptional performance in the promotion and development for the corn industry and likewise will bring economic growth for the agriculture sector in the country. This year’s awarding and congress was held in Koronadal City, South Cotabato last month. (MGBS/PIA-10)

ing from food insecurity and poverty. “People in Lanao should help one another. For a better Lanao del Sur, we need the cooperation of the people of Lanao,” he added. The summit participants were also given a copy of the Executive Order No.03 which created the Task Force for Fishery and Agricultural Development (TAFFAD), a body tasked to coordinate with provincial government offices to facilitate the effective and efficient delivery of services and assistance for fishery and agricultural development. (Zhayrah D. Mastura/PIO Lanao del Sur/PIA)

to enter into agreement on the implementation of the program for a minimum of six years. On the part of DA, the agency shall provide farm mechanization support and technical assistance needed in rice production, harvesting, processing and marketing. DA said that by providing a new market for the farmers, the program will be able to encourage them to venture into rice production that will, as well, hit the goal for a rice self-sufficient Philippines. (DA RFO-10, PIA 10)

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roads, irrigation projects, and the Integrated Natural Resources and Environment Management Project (INREMP). She said the Food Security Summit shall help her administration in their quest to eliminate poverty. Governor Adiong also assured the participants of the summit that their inputs and contributions in the summit will be used as part of her Provincial Poverty Eradication Agenda. Dr. Habib W. Macaayong, president of Mindanao State University-Main Campus, said peace and order is one of the reasons why people from Lanao del Sur is suffer-

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Development (DSWD) for the supply of rice for their 4Ps beneficiaries. Interested farmers’ associations and cooperatives may avail this program however; it should be ensured that the groups have a strong credit line of good standing with lending institutions where loan guarantees shall be made for rice production. Also, they should be willing

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Chooks-to-Go: The Perfect Partner for Moms On-the-Go Mothers make the world go round. And in expressing their loving ways, they make sure to delight the family with a delicious meal, whether it’s a traditional homecooked dish or a take-out favorite. A firm believer of every Filipino working mom’s unwavering ways of love is Chooks-to-Go, the country’s leading roasted chicken chain with over a thousand rotisserie outlets nationwide. Chooks-to-Go offers ready-to-go, ovenroasted quality chicken as the hardworking moms’ take-home ulam of choice. During its “Moms Onthe-Go” event, Chooks-toGo introduced its newest brand endorser, Vic Sotto, as well as provided guests

with an exclusive preview of its latest campaign: “Hindi Ka Nag-uuwi ng Basta-basta Lang na Ulam.” Attendees were also treated to various activities that celebrated the unique ways mothers show their love, especially through food. “Chooks-to-Go appreciates every Filipino mother’s effort to provide food for the family. We want to support this by providing on-the-go moms with an affordable but special take-home ‘ulam’ option, an oven-roasted chicken that’s healthy, juicy, and delicious,” said Ronald Ricaforte Mascariñas, president of Bounty Agro Ventures, Inc. (BAVI) which operates Chooks-to-Go.

BAVI is one of the country’s largest poultry integrators that provide clean, healthy, and affordable poultry products that enable moms to work their magic in the kitchen. Helping Filipino moms in their loving task of providing a practical food to-go solution, the campaign brings to light Chooks-to-Go as the best value for money takehome meal. With Vic Sotto at the helm of the campaign, Chooks-to-Go gives working moms a helping hand in continuing their hindi lang basta-basta loving ways, as the goto, top-of-mind ulam of choice that’s masarap kahit walang sauce.

CEB adds 2 more routes to promote the MIMAROPA and Bicol regions Offers Php799 all-in introductory seat sale

December 12, 2016 – The Philippines’ leading airline, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), further builds its presence in the MIMAROPA and Bicol regions with the launch of two more routes. Starting February 15, 2017, CEB’s wholly owned subsidiary, Cebgo, will launch daily flights between Manila and Masbate; and four times weekly (Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday) between Manila and Tablas using the newly-acquired ATR 72-600 aircraft. The addition of these new routes will allow our passengers to easily visit these fast-rising areas in Luzon, both known for its white-sand beaches, waterfalls and diving spots. “We remain firm in bringing people together through safe, affordable, reliable, and fun-filled air travel. With these additional routes, travellers will now be able to visit these destinations faster while enjoying CEB’s trademark low fares. Rest assured, we will continue expanding our network to

reach more passengers in and out the Philippines,” says Alexander Lao, Cebgo President and CEO. CEB holds an introductory Php799 all-in seat sale for flights from both Masbate to Manila and Tablas to Manila from December 12-14, 2016, or until seats last. Travel period is from February 15, 2017 to March 31, 2017. Moreover, cargo services will also be made available in these areas together with passenger services, contributing to growth of the more than 2,000 accounts we currently hold. Aside from Manila, CEB also operates flights out of five other strategically placed hubs in the Philippines: Cebu, Davao, Clark, Kalibo, and Iloilo. The airline’s extensive network covers over 100 routes and 66 destinations, spanning Asia, Australia, the Middle East, and USA. CEB’s 57-strong fleet is comprised of five Airbus A319, 36 Airbus A320, six Airbus A330, eight ATR 72-500, and two ATR 72-600 aircraft. Between 2016 and 2021, CEB

expects delivery of two more brand-new Airbus A330, 32 Airbus A321neo, and 14 ATR 72-600 aircraft. 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.