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By CHENG ORDOÑEZ, Associate Editor

AGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Ayala group has brought its AC brands of businesses engaged in automotive, healthcare, education and infrastructure to Cagayan de Oro in what its executives described on Monday, Dec. 5, 2016, as “accelerating the future with SMEs (Small, Medium Enterprises) in Mindanao. Ayala group showcased some of the more successful small and medium enterprises that it has helped grow and prosper in a forum, held at its own Ayala Centrio Mall, here. The forum, attended by scores of entrepreneurs from the SME sector in the Mindanao region, also became the avenue for the Ayala Group to reaffirm its commitment to make businesses better to improve the lives of more communities. AC Infra President and CEO Rene Almendras said Ayala group has considered three factors in coming to Mindanao to invest -- seeing potentials, making business better and improving lives. Almendras introduced during a press conference some of the business ventures of the company. In automotive, these are with Honda, Isuzu, Volkwagen and KTM. Its health care services come via the Family Doc Clinic and the newlyacquired Generika. In education, Ayala promises accelaration in the learning process. “Its beyond education,” Almendras explained. “It’s building confidence and teachers are train like facilitators,” even as Ayal plans to put up Muslim learning institutions in Mindanao through its flagship project, Affordable Private Educa-

tion Center (APEC) that comes in through the fourth brand, AC Infra, which has currently two coal-fired power plants being contructed in Mindanao. In a video presentation, several of the people that had been served by Ayala Group through its various subsidiaries recounted how the company helped them in realizing their goals. In a statement, Ayala Corp. chairman and CEO Jaime Augusto Zobel de See ayala, page B3

900-M project to connect 3 big interior towns in LDN NUNUNGAN, Lanao del Norte - Residents of Lanao del Norte, particularly those in the municipalities of Nunungan, Sapad and Sultan Naga Dimaporo (SND) towns can now look forward to the start of a cimcumferential road that would connect the three municipalites in this province, officials said. The said project has already been funded by the Department of Public Works and Highways ( DPWH) national office and is already

in the bidding process. The project has an approved budget of P900 million and will be implemented next year A big chunk of the amount will incur for road projects, interconnecting barangays, town centers and public markets, which are needed to hasten the economic growth of the local peasants and other sectors of the community. The circumferential road project would shortened the travel time from municipality

of Sapad going to Nunungan and to municipality of SND. According to the newly elected local executive of Nunungan, Mayor Marcos Mamay, for the past 20 years, the contintuents of his municipality have been deprived of having access roads in going to town centers to deliver their farm produce. But with the latest development, this would pave the way to a more progressive municipality, he added. “We ought to extend our thanks to the Duterte ad-

ministration and the DPWH for this colossal project that would be taking place next year in our area,” Mayor Mamay said. He said the improvement and paving will focus at Sapad-Nunungan road with an exact length of 15 kilometers. Then, going to Nunungan and to SND with approximate road lenght of 20 kilometers. Lanao del Norte Governor Imelda Q. Dimaporo said that her administration would focus on agricultural

development, thus, the road project in Nunungan, which is considered as the biggest municipality in terms of land area, is instrumental in achieving the reflected plans and programs in the provincial investment plan. Gov. Dimaporo said the project will contribute to the improv peace and development program and enhance the socio-economic development of interior municipalities. (Cheng Ordonez with reports from Raul D. Dinapo).

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The Gospel of Jesus Christ (December7, 2016-Wednesday) Luke 16:19-31””And a poor man named Lazarus was laid at his gate, covered with sores, and longing to be fed with the crumbs which were falling from the rich man’s table; besides, even the dogs were coming and licking his sores. Now the poor man died and was car-

ried away by the angels to Abraham’s bosom; and the rich man also died and was buried. “In Hades he lifted up his eyes, being in torment, and saw Abraham far away and Lazarus in his bosom: The rich man was put in hell not because he did wrong to Lazarus but because he had done nothing to him. Doing for nothing can

bring you to hell. This is a sin of omission. James 4:17”Therefore, to one who knows the right thing to do and does not do it, to him it is sin. You chose to do nothing because you don’t want to be involved and bothered, but this is a big sin in the eyes of God. You are accountable for the progress and development of others. You are

born to do something amazing to others. Do not keep yourself away from the reality that you will not be saved if you are just alone. Your goodness to others is God’s basis for judging you at the end. You need to grab the opportunity that there is somebody who needs your presence. The rich man did not know that he was accountable

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Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Agusan del Norte City/Municipality: Butuan City NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that ALDRIN VICENTE DIAZ has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “EDWIN” to “ALDRIN” in the birth certificate of EDWIN VICENTE DIAZ who was born on May 28, 1970 at Butuan Maternity Hospital, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte and whose parents are INOCENCIO AVELLANA DIAZ JR. and CATHERINE AUTOR VICENTE. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 16 December 2016.

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Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Agusan del Norte City/Municipality: Butuan City Publication Notice R.A. 10172 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CCE-0267-2016 (R.A. 10172) In compliance with the publication requirement pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, Guidelines in the Implementation of Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that GERLINA B. TOYCO has filed with this office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error of the child’s sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of CELESTE BANZON TOYCO, who was born on 09 May 2000 at CGH & MC, Butuan City and whose parents are SAMUEL DAYDAY TOYCO and GERLINA PANILAGA BANZON. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 16 December 2016. (Sgd.) JUDITH ALVIZO-CALO, LlB, MPA City Civil Registrar MDN: Nov. 30 & Dec 7, 2016

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Ayala said the company “has taken a more deliberate approach to integrating the needs of a wider ecosystem into our business plans and it is evident in the strategic direction that we have taken over the past five years.” “We diversified into sectors that are going through important social and economic transformation and are critical to sustaining our country’s economic progress—hard infrastructure through power and transport and social infrastructure through health care and education,” he added. In supporting SMEs, the Ayala group has shown its commitment through specialized services, including Bank of the Philippine Island’s Family Ka-Negosyo Loan, Globe’s SME arm Globe myBusiness, among others. “These services were created with a vision of empowering aspiring entrepreneurs to take full charge of their day-to-day operations and move towards success. We are focused on understanding your business needs and designing innovative solutions that will help you grow your enterprise,” said Jacqueline Rogong, president of Ayala Business Club of Cagayan de Oro. “The Ayala Corporation recognizes how internal partnerships such as these are in propelling NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the intestate state of the late Rosario Cabahug who died on August 21, 2000 in Poblacion Tubod, Lanao del Norte left parcel of land specifically described as follows: a parcel of land, 18-B-2 of the subdivision plan Psd123522-017844, being a portion of Lot 18-B, Psd-12-015741, Bounded on the NE., along line 1-2, by Lot 18-B-3; on the SE., along line 2-3 by Lot 18-A, Psd 12-015741; on the SW., along line 3-4 by Lot 18-B-1; on the NW., along line 4-1 by the road. Containing an area of Two Hundred Thirty (230) square meters, more or less, covered by TCT No. T-18,440 situated in Poblacion Tubod, Lanao del Norte is the subject of the Extrajudicial Settlement with Simultaneous Sale, notarized at the registry of Atty. Dorothea Saligan-Basalo with Doc. No. 104; Page No. 21; Book No. LXXVI series of 2016. MDN: Nov 30, Dec 7 & 14, 2016

NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of the late TEODORO PALARAN, consisting of a certain real property (Lot No. 10028-A, Csd 13-005610-D) situated in P-1, Upper Doongan, Butuan City, with an area of 612 square meters, more or less, more particularly described as follows: “Bounded on the North: by lot 3152-A, Bsd 10773; on the South by lot 10028B, Csd 13-005610-D; On the East by Lot 3152-A, Bsd 10773; On the West., by lot 10028-B, Csd 13-005610-D”, is the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION made and entered into by deceased Teodoro Palaran’s legitimate children and sole heirs, namely, Apolonia Palaran (wife), Evelyn P. Ocares, Nenita P. Mondres, Alexander R. Palaran, Edgardo Palaran, Carmencho Palaran, Lemuel Palaran, and Bernalito Palaran, agreeing to divide and adjudicate said lot into equal shares, per Doc. No. 4559; Page No. 797; Book No. XII; Series of 2012 of the Notarial Registry of Romeo B. Sanchez, Notary Public for and in the City of Butuan. MDN: Dec. 7, 14 & 21, 2016

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this shared vision forward. Ayala remains driven in strengthening these and other partnerships, and believes in the principle that it is through collaboration

that people can bring around inclusive growth, and accelerate the future of those whom the company serves,” said the company in a statement.

Republic of the Philippines Province of Davao del Norte MUNICIPALITY OF ASUNCION Cambanogoy, Asuncion, Davao del Norte OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR ANNEX “B” Publication Notice R.A. 9048/R.A. 10172 CCE-121-2016 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Date: November 25,2016 In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-01 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administration Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), notice is hereby served to the public that EMIE F. VALLESTERO has filed with this office , a petition for correction of child’s sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the certificate of live birth of EMIE F. VALLESTERO who was born on Sept. 28.1978 at Asuncion. Davao and whose parents are EMELIO VALLESTERO and VIRGILIA FLORES. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than December 16. 2Q16. (Sgd.) FLORESA R. SOLARTE Municipal Civil Registrar MDN: Nov. 30 & Dec 7, 2016

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Agusan del Norte City/Municipality: Butuan City Publication Notice R.A. 10172 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CCE-0245-2016 (R.A. 10172) In compliance with the publication requirement and Pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that JAYVEE LADAO TRILLO has filed with this office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error of the child’s sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JAYVEE LADAO TRILLO, who was born on 12 May 92 at Agusan Peq., Butuan City and whose parents are GEROME ABUNDO TRILLO and JOSEFINA AURE LADAO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 16 December 2016. (Sgd.) JUDITH ALVIZO-CALO, LlB, MPA City Civil Registrar MDN: Nov. 30 & Dec 7, 2016

Publication Notice RA.10172 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CCE-0055-2016

Date: December 01, 2016

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that JESSIEL FILLALAN CADEMIA-TULLAO has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in his sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the certificate of live birth of JESSIEL FILLALAN CADEMIA at Matalam, Cotabato and whose parents are Orlando Monton Cademia and Jackeline Sarmiento Fillalan. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than December 21, 2016.

(Sgd) TRINIDAD T. BUTARDO Municipal Civil Registrar

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Publication Notice R.A 10172 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Date: December 5, 2016 In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No.1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that LEA BORRES SUSANA has filed with this Office, a Petition for correction of entry in Birth date from “December 9, 1960” to “ December 8. 1960” in the certificate of live birth of LEA MANOCTOC BORRES at Catarman, Camiguin and whose parents are BERNARDO BABARIN BORRES and ADULFA EDER MANOCTOC. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than December 23, 2016. (SGD) LUDIVINA T. LIBAGO C/MCR MDN: Dec. 7 & 14, 2016

Publication Notice R.A 10172 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Date: December 5, 2016

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No.1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that CECEL VUCALTORAYCO has filed with this Office, a Petition for correction of entry in sex from “MALE” to “ FEMALE” in the certificate of live birth of CECEL VUCAL TORAYNO at Pasanan, Manduao, Catarman, Camiguin and whose parents are ALBERTO P. TORAYNO and MERLINDA VUCAL. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than December 23, 2016. (SGD) LUDIVINA T. LIBAGO C/MCR MDN: Dec. 7 & 14, 2016

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE AMONG HEIRS WITH DEED OF QUITCLAIM AND CONVEYANCE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: This EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE among Heirs, made and executed by and among: ALBERTO V. VILLON, JR., of legal age, married, Filipino and resident of Blk 7 Lot 11, Buena Oro Subd., Macasandig, Cagayan de Oro City;

ownership and possession of the remaining PORTION of the above-described parcel of land consisting of ELEVEN HECTARES AND NINE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SIXTY-TWO(11.9962) SQUARE METERS, more or less, free from any adverse claim, lien or encumbrance whatsoever, in a manner that is absolute, permanent and forever.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set out hands on this 20th day of May 2016 in Cagayan de Oro City, for Malaybalay City, Bukidnon.

CONRADO V. VILLON, of legal age, married, Filipino and resident of mampaalong St., Malaybalay City; HEIRS OF VINCENT V. VILLON, namely: VIETA MARIA F. VILLON, widow, VICENTE F. VILLON, JR., CHRISTINE JOYCE V. GALVAN, IAN CLARK F. VILLON, BRYAN RUDOLF F. VILLON and JOLLIE ANNE V. DIMARANAN, all of legal age, Filipinos and residents of Mampaalong St., Malaybalay City; ARILDO V. VILLON, of legal age, single, Filipino and resident of Ofelia Village, Casisang, Malaybalay City; CECILIO V. VILLON, of legal age, married, Filipino and resident of Mampaalong St., Malaybalay City; HEIRS OF CRISOSTOMO V. VILLON, namely: NELIA A. VILLON, widow, PHILIP A. VILLON, KENT A VILLON, WINSTON A. VILLON, HOPE V. GUMAYAO, and CHARITY V. BUÑO, all of legal age, Filipinos and residents of Valencia City; ZOSIMO V. VILLON, of legal age, Filipino, widower and resident of Salay, Misamis Oriental; WITNESSETH: That the above-named parties, all of legal age, the legitimate children and grandchildren (being children of deceased Crisostomo V. Villon and Vicente V. Villon) and sole heirs of ALBERTO VILLON who died in Malaybalay, Bukidnon on October 23, 1984 without any will; That the said deceased at the time of his death, left a real property consisting of a parcel of land particularly described and bounded as follows: Beginning at point marked 1 on plan H-115132, S.67-42’ W. 2130.45m. more or less from BLBM No. 1, Bo. Of Linabo, MP. of Malaybalay, thence S. 89-44’ W 193.77m. to point 2; S. 87-50’ W 212.18m to point 3; N. 6-47’ W. 196-63m. to point 4; N. 6-47’ W. 196.63m to point 5; N. 6-47’ W. 196.64m to point 6; N. 85-06’ E. 187.96m to point 7 N. 85.05’ e. 187.77m. to point 8; S. 24- 37’ E. 71.00m. to point 9; S. 7-47’ 155.21m to point 10; S. 7-13’ E. 197.62m to point 11; S. 7-30’ E. 196.24m. to point 10; S. 7-13’ E. 197.62m. to point 11. S. 7-30’ E. 196.24m. to point 1, point of beginning. Containing an area of 23.9962 hectares. Bounded on the North, by property of Antonio Rubin; on the East by Provincial Road; on the South and West by property of Antonio Rubin; assessed at P155,950.00 per Tax Declaration No. 11006; and ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 311. That to the best knowledge and information of the parties hereto, the said deceased left no debts; and no personal property is involved in this extrajudicial settlement; That the true copy of this extrajudicial settlement had been published once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks in ________________________________ a newspaper of general circulation in Malaybalay and Cagayan de Oro Cities, as certified by the said newspaper hereto attached as ANNEX “A” and “B” hereof; That the parties hereto being all of legal age and with full civil capacity to contract, hereby divide and adjudicate among themselves, the above-described real estate in the manner following: To ALBERTO V. VILLON, JR., 74 years old, 15,714 square meters, more or less, of the one-half pro-indiviso portion (11.0000 hectares) thereof; To CONRADO V. VILLON, 69 years old, 15,714 square meters, more or less, of the one-half pro-indiviso portion (11.0000 hectares) thereof; To HEIRS OF VICENTE V. VILLON, namely: VIETA MARIA F. VILLON, widow, VICENTE F. VILLON, JR., CHRISTINE JOYCE V. GALVAN, IAN CLARK F. VILLON, BRYAN RUDOLF F. VILLON and JOLLIE ANNE V. DIMARANAN, 15,714 square meters, more or less, of the one-half pro-indiviso portion (11.0000 hectares) thereof; To ARILDO V. VILLON, 64 years old, 15,714 square meters, more or less, of the one-half pro-indiviso portion (11.0000 hectares) thereof; To CECILIIO V. VILLON, 59 years old, 15, 714 square meters, more or less, of the one-half pro-indiviso portion (11.0000 hectares) thereof; To HEIRS OF CRISOSTOMO V. VILLON, namely: NELIA A. VILLON, widow, PHILIP A. VILLON, KENT A. VILLON, WINSTON A. VILLON, HOPE V. GUMAYAO, and CHARITY V. BUÑO, 15,714 square meters, more or less, of the one-half pro-indiviso portion (11.0000 hectares) thereof; and To ZOSIMO V. VILLON, 62 years old, 15,714 square meters, more or less, of the one-half pro-indiviso portion (11.0000 hectares) thereof; THAT for and in consideration of the LEGAL SERVICES rendered for us by ATTY. EMILIE SALCEDO-BABARIN from 2006 to 2016, continuously and uninterrupted in Civil Case No. 2006-3631-06 before Branch 9 of the Regional Trial Court of Bukidnon, Malaybalay City, to recover the above-described parcel of the land, from the so-called CARP beneficiaries sporting the GAREARBA name, as her CONTINGENT ATTORNEYS FEES, we , the HEIRS OF ALBERTO VILLON, NAMELY: ALBERTO V. VILLON JR., HEIRS OF VICENTE V. VILLON namely: VIETA MARIA F. VILLON, widow, VICENTE F. VILLON, JR., CHRISTINE JOYCE V. GALVAN, IAN CLARK F. VILLON, BRYAN RUDOLF F. VILLON and JOLLIE ANNE V. DIMARANAN, ARILDO V. VILLON, CECILIO V. VILLON, CONRADO V. VILLON, HEIRS OF CRISOSTOMO V. VILLON, namely: NELIA A. VILLON, widow, PHILIP A. VILLON, KENT A. VILLON, WINSTON A. VILLON, HOPE V. GUMAYAO, and CHARITY V. BUÑO and ZOSIMO V. VILLON, all of legal age, Filipinos and residents of Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, Cagayan de Oro City, Valencia City and Salay, Misamis Oriental, respectively, HEREBY QUIT, RELINQUISH, ABANDON, CONVEY and DELIVER unto the said ATTY. EMILIE SALCEDO-BABARIN, of legal age, Filipino, widow and resident of Aquarius Drive, Zone 2 kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City, her heirs and assigns

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES) CITY OF CAGAYAN DE ORO )S.S. BEFORE ME, Notary Public, for and in the City of Cagayan de Oro personally appeared the above-named persons with their Community Tax Certificates written opposite their respective names: ALBERTO V. VILLON, JR. 30187702 01/26/2016 CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY CONRADO V. VILLON

17107457 06/07/2016 MALAYBALAY CITY

ARILDO V. VILLON

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CECILIO V. VILLON ZOSIMO V. VILLON

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HEIRS OF VICENTE V. VILLON, namely: VIETA MARIA F. VILLON 23573410 06/24/2016 STA. ROSA LAGUNA VICENTE F. VILLON, JR., 26205387 05/27/2016 PASIG CITY CHRISTINE JOYCE V. GALVAN 34315294 06/22/2016 AGOO, LA UNION IAN CLARK F. VILLON

09587930 06/07/2016 LA UNION

BRYAN RUDOLF F. VILLON 16077104 05/07/2016 DASOL PASIG JOLLIE ANNE V. DIMARANAN 23573409 06/24/2016 STA.ROSA LAGUNA

HEIRS OF CRISOSTOMO V. VILLON, namely: NELIA A. VILLON

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PHILIP A. VILLON

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KENT A VILLON

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WINSTON A. VILLON

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HOPE V. GUMAYAO

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CHARITY V. BUNO

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CHARITY V. BUÑO

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Known to me and to me known to be the same persons who executed the foregoing instrument consisting of 6 pages including the page on which this acknowledgement is written and they acknowledged that the same is their free act and voluntary deed. WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL on the date and place first above-written.

Doc. No. 184; Page No. 37; Book No. 116; Series of 2016. MDN: December 7, 14 & 21, 2016

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A Brave New School Without Walls M

By Lina Sagaral Reyes

AR AMAG, BUKIDNON -- The Manobo children Precious, Princess, Bebs and Reggie Pandian were spending the dregs of the summer afternoon climbing up and down the pile of giant pine tree trunks as the air turned heady with the sharp scent of pine resin, dust, pollen and a hint of rain in Barangay Panadtalan, Maramag, Bukidnon. As they heard claps of thunder coming from behind the southern hillocks, Reggie shouted in a singsong, almost-chanting voice, ‘’What are drums in the sky and their sounds are heard all over the earth?’’ “Thunder, thunder!” Answered Princess, Precious and Bebs in unison then they all dashed a few meters to join other children seated on the bamboo dais at a long, open shed that is the classroom of the Mindanaw Tribal School, Inc. (MTSI) here. ‘’We have the future of our children like them in mind,’’ said Datu Bullman, as he turned towards the throng of children now gathered at the platform, all silently watching and listening to the adults. ‘’And the future of the Manobo tribe also when we thought of establishing, and later continuing this school of living tradition despite the many challenges we had faced,” continued Bullman, a member of the MTSI board of directors. ‘’We want our children

to be educated in the ways of the tribe so that our traditions and beliefs will be preserved, and our culture will not die but thrive instead,’’ he added. Datu Bullman was speaking to journalists on a recent exposure tour, as the ritual of welcome had segued into an informal forum and learning session for both the Manobo and the journalists. The MTSI is one of the few tribal schools built mainly by the Lumad, the indigenous peoples of Mindanao. Established in 2006, the MTSI predates the government’s Indigenous Peoples Curriculum Framework by almost a decade. These tribal schools are called School of Living Traditions where students learn government-mandated subjects side by side with traditional skills and their academic knowledge buttressed by the cultural wisdom of their tribe’s belief systems. At the MTSI, for example, students learn how to make musical instruments like the drums and the hegalong, the tribal dances, the medicinal herbs, weaving, agroforestry, traditional cuisine and tribal history, genealogy and languages like Binukid and Manobo alongside math, chemistry, computer science and English. The grades 7 to 10, under the K-12 system of the Department of Education (DepED), are taught here by five volunteer teachers following the regular school calendar.

The administrative building and library of the Mindanaw Tribal School, Inc. Photo by LSReyes

administrative building cum library/museum was made from the repurposed wood and nipa shingles salvaged from a festival parade float that were donated by a pineapple-exporting company. The main school shed was reconstructed from the old dismantled pinewood pillars and tin sheets, remnants of an old, disused building of a nearby defunct government agency. For a decade or so, the school had endured several moves around the village, its peripatetic existence a reflection of the instability of a community of indigenous peoples still without security of tenure over what is historically their own ancestral territory. Its latest challenge was its eviction from its former site last year as it was directly along the highly dangerous path of the high-voltage towers of the electric power company’s transmission lines. It was moved to its present location, an adjacent four-hectare area owned by the DepEd that in turn has allowed the tribe and the MTSI to use the land under a usufruct agreement. Around 170 students use the 8-by-20-meters longhouse without walls as common classroom for Grades 7 to 10 classes. And yet in spite of this spatial challenge, last March, 28 Children play among sawn pine tree trunks near the Mindanao Tribal School in Pan- students graduated from adtalan, Maramag Photo by LSReyes Grade 10. Four batches According to Datu Cocoy, the school administrator, the MTSI with classes taught in tents made of surplus army tarpaulin, then later, bamboo and nipa shanties built by the parents themselves. Amelia Bojo, a professor at the Central Mindanao University and president of the MTSI , remarked succinctly that ‘’these are structures occasioned by the social neglect (suffered by the Manobo) but thus enabling the tribes and us their supporters to harness our own initiative and ingenuity to acquire building materials.’’ Bojo revealed that the

had previously graduated since 2010. And next year, the administration intends to add a class of Grade 11. “Here the students find their identity, a sense of belongingness, a source of pride,” noted Bojo. ‘’So they endure the difficulties.’’ According to Bojo, at a recent strategic planning session, the directors looked forward to inaugurating the new building a stone’s throw away as the dormitory for students from remote barangays. The dormitory, made of bamboo with a flamboyant rooftop shaped like the sarimanok, will house 25-30 students who don’t have to walk several kilometers daily to and from their villages to attend classes. They also look forward to a new building of two classrooms and another building to house a museum, both of which were committed earlier by the provincial and municipal governments, respectively. ‘’Our insistence to remain faithful to austere vernacular building design had somehow made it difficult for us to obtain funding for building the school facilities,’’ Bojo said. She recalled that ‘’a Japanese agency had offered a comprehensive building package but it required us to use their own designs so we had to turn it down.’’ But Bojo said the school’s wish-list includes sturdi-

er and more comfortable desks, moveable partitions between classes, a perimeter fence and two more sanitary toilets. Through its many reincarnations, this learning venue had been ramshackle radical – indeed, minimalism to the max -- as espoused by its founding chair Datu Pandian, whose determined and uncompromising adherence to the traditions of folk construction heralded that spaces for learning be re-thought to be open and close to nature. Soon, the kettle drums were brought out and the Talahari, a family ensemble, showcased their drumming prowess. Just then it thundered and the rains began to pelt down on the tin roofs. What does this rain mean? The datu was asked. He interpreted the downpour as an omen of good things to come: ‘’This strong rain means that when we continue to build the school structures, support will come pouring in.’’ (With reports from Rey Garcia, Mel Madera, Nova Thirdy Agravante, Mary Rose Silvidad, Dahlia Benemerito) An earlier version of this story has won the Philippine Press Institute and the Holcim-Philippines Journalism Awards for Sustainable Construction Story of the Year-Community Newspaper Category on Oct. 10, 2016)