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Refinement in 4Ps’ scholarship urged STATE think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) has outlined several recommendations to improve the design and implementation of the college scholarship grants for the children of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries. In a forum organized by PIDS and the Congressional Planning and Budget Research Department (CPBRD) of the House of Representatives, PIDS Senior Research Fellow Aniceto Orbeta presented the findings of a PIDS study that evaluated the operational issues and impacts of the Students Grants-inAid Program for Poverty

Alleviation (SGP-PA). The SGP-PA, which was introduced in 2012, has been expanded in 2014 to become the Expanded SGPPA or the ESGP-PA. It aims to alleviate poverty by increasing the number of college graduates among poor households and eventually getting them employed in high value-added occupations. The SGP-PA is intended for identified 4Ps households. It provides a grant that is sufficient to cover the usual education expenses. The grant consists of PHP 10,000 per semester for tuition and other fees, PHP 2,500 per semester for textbooks and other learning See scholarship, page B7

December 8, 2016

Member of the Philippine Army performs rescue operation to a drowning victim in a typhoon and storm surge evacuation simulation drill conducted for residents of Binaobawan, a coastal barangay in Pilar, Capiz, Nov. 29. (PDRRMO photo/PIA-JBG)

XU, Spain ink MOU on intercultural initiatives, language programs

The Department of Trade and Industry-Lanao del Norte (DTI LDN) conducts a selling mission activity in Iligan City that aims to help micro, small and medium enterprises market and sell their products thru the different supermarkets and mall in Iligan on Nov. 28, 2016. (DTI-LDN/Iligan City)

Xavier University Ateneo de Cagayan and the Kingdom of Spain through its Ministry of Education, Culture, and Sports (SpainMECS) recently signed a memorandum of understanding to work together in bolstering the Spanish and English language programs of XU and to establish intercultural projects. Both institutions see the valuable role of languages, particularly English and Spanish, as instruments of communication in the ex-

change of ideas in the fields of education, economy, science, and culture. The MOU was signed in English and Spanish by XU president Fr Roberto C Yap SJ and Spanish Ambassador to the Philippines Luis Antonio Calvo on November 11 in Manila. This collaboration hopes to strengthen the linkages between the Philippines and Spain to develop and design an educational model fit for the 21st century, having See programs, page B2

Tax Reform Roadshow for MSEs held in CDO By Jasper Marie Oblina-Rucat

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – USAID-Facilitating Public Investment (FPI) Project, in partnership with the Department of Finance (DOF) and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), conducted in Cagayan de Oro one of its series of Tax Reform for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) roadshows entitled “Deepening Understanding on Tax Reform for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs),” recently. Finance Assistant Secretary Maria Teresa Habitan, in her presentation, explained that a tax reform is needed to fund the ten-point National Irrigation Administration (NIA) 10 director Jimmy Apostol takes his oath as a new member of the Fraternal socioeconomic agenda of Order of Eagles (Philippine Eagles) after being keynote speaker during the Kagayhaan Eagles Club induction of the Duterte administration. officers last Saturday in Cagayan de Oro City. photo courtesy of john del bando

She said that this tax policy reform will create a simpler, fairer and more efficient tax system characterized by low rates and broad base that can promote investment, job creation and poverty reduction. She said there will also be tax administration reforms in the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and Bureau of Customs (BOC). According to Habitan, 4.66million or 83.1% of the population will benefit from the proposed tax system. This population consists of employees or workers that earn an annual taxable income including 13th month pay and other See held, page B6

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Do not permit those evil triumphs but fight The Gospel of Jesus Christ (December8, 2016-Thursday) Matthew 21:33-43, 4546” There was a landowner who PLANTED A VINEYARD AND PUT A WALL AROUND IT AND DUG A WINE PRE S S I N I T , A N D B UIL T A T O W ER , and rented it out to vine-growers and went on a journey. “When the harvest time ap-

proached, he sent his slaves to the vinegrowers to receive his produce. “The vine-growers took his slaves and beat one, and killed another, and stoned a third. “Again he sent another group of slaves larger than the first; and they did the same thing to them. “But afterward he sent his son to them, saying, `They

will respect my son: Killing became the culture of the Jews in the old Setting. It was just easily for them to put anyone to death if ever proven preaching the words of God. They hated the representatives of God on this earth. Because it was their culture, Jesus became one of their victims. This is the image if our society

has bad cultures that we inherited from our ancestors. This is the reason why I preach in different means: Radio, Television, Newspapers, Internet and book because I have a great desire to eradicate the bad cultures that we have by the helps of God. You need to change your society in order that, your future grow-

ing generation could not be contaminated by this evil doings. Do not permit those evil triumphs but fight until your last breath because this is your legacy to be left in this society: Printing paid by: Edith Ranoa - Jordan and Crespina Ranoa - Bobong Balino– Cagayan De Oro: # 09187148435: Please have my latest

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The Warmth of the Filipino Christmas Season

Red Ribbon graces the yuletide season with its many sweet delights Pasig City— December 6, 2016—For Filipinos, December is unmistakably associated with the Christmas season. It is a time marked by longer nights and shorter days, as well as that all-too-familiar chill in the air. But while the cooling climate signals the start of the holidays, Christmas has always been the warmest season for Filipino families. It is a time when we all come together to celebrate the spirit of love and giving in every home. Christmas will not be complete without the many colorful ornaments like parols, dancing lights, and Christmas trees all adding color to the already festive and joyous time of the year. Church bells peal as early as dawn to signal the start of the midnight Mass where many of the faithful come together in prayer.

Of course, the season will not be complete without the company of family and friends meeting once again over Noche Buena before gifts are exchanged and wishes of good tidings and prosperity whispered to each other. Indeed, we celebrate Christmas like no other country can. “Out of all the Red Letter Days, Christmas is seen as the time for the biggest family gatherings. It is when we share special moments with our families and loved ones. It reminds us of the blessings that we have received throughout the year and at the same time reminds us that it is time to give back,” said Ned Bandojo, Head of Marketing of Red Ribbon. In this time of giving, Red Ribbon, one of the largest bakeshop chains in the country, becomes an important part in making Christmas more special for every family. “We are one with the Filipinos

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in keeping the tradition of sharing this holiday season,” added Bandojo. With its great-tasting cakes, breads, and pastries, Red Ribbon has long been committed to making the season of giving sweeter and more memorable. Each of these delights is made to perfection worthy to be shared with the people you love. Red Ribbon Black Forest, for instance, has always been a staple on every Noche Buena table. With its delicious layers of cream and cherry chocolate indulgence, it never fails to make big celebrations, like Christmas, worth looking back to with a smile. Aside from this, Red Ribbon also offers other refreshing goodness like the Peach Mango Symphony Cake. It has the perfect blend of melt-in-your-mouth vanilla cake with the sweet goodness of mango mousse filling infused

As it grows to be one of the leading bakeshops in the country, Red Ribbon takes part in the Filipino family’s celebratory occasions, especially during the holiday season. To know more about Red Ribbon’s many delights, visit www. redribbonbakeshop. com.

trabaho upang makatulong sa kani-kanilang pamilya. Kaya sa mga magulang kailangang bigyang pansin ang inyong mga anak na hindi ito mapapariwara at mapapahamak dahil sa mga nakakapaligid nilang makaiimpluwensya na gawain masama man o mabuti. Patnubayan ninyo ng mabuti ang inyong mga anak na baka pagsisihan mo sa huli. Tulungan ninyo ang mga guro sa pagdidisiplina sa inyong mga anak at huwag hayaang ipaubaya na lamang sa kanila ang lahat . Marami ang pagtutuunan ng pansin ang mga guro kompara

sa mga magulang.. Kung may pangarap ka sa iyong mga anak magsusumikap kang mabibigyan mo sila ng patnubay at gabayan upang ang tatahakin na landas ay kabutihan at hindi malulongsa putikan. Kailangan na turuan ang mga kabataan sa pagtatrabaho, tulad ng mga gawaing bahay at iba pa bilang paghahanda sa kanilang kinabukasan at ng hindi matulad sa iba na sa kalye naninirahan at namamalimos upang mabuhay. Kahit saan ka ngayon marami ang tulad nila na nasa bangketa na lamang walang tirahan, hindi nakapag-aaral at nagiging salot sa lipunan. Isa na sa mga dahilan nito ay ang kanilang kahirapan, walang

suporta sa mga magulang kaya nawawalan ng ganang mag-aaral at nagiging barumbado sa lansangan. Isa ito sa tinutuunang suliranin ng gobyerno. Maraming mahihirap dahil din sa katamaran ng tao, hindi marunong magsumikap, palaging umaasa sa mga ibinibigay ng ibang tao at idinadawit pa ang mga musmos na mga kabataan at walang maibibigay na magandang aral.Naging sanhi ng dumi sa kapaligiran, palaboy, nangingikil at iba pang kasamaan ay gagawin upang makakain lamang h” Pilipinas maraming kapus-Palad”. Paano malulutas ang suliraning ito sa ating lipunan?...

system of education and of the English language and Filipino culture in Spain. The basic cooperation between the two institutions will be carried out through the Language and Culture Assistantship Program. For each year, the Education Office of the Embassy of Spain in the Philippines, in cooperation with XU, will select senior undergradu-

ates or graduate students who will serve in Spanish schools for an academic cycle as English language program assistants. The participants of this program will be considered as “language assistants” and will receive a monthly stipend from the corresponding Spanish administration. At the same time, they may receive specific training

in graduate level courses offered by Spanish public universities that are dependent from MECS and the Spanish Autonomous Communities themselves. Spain-MECS, through its Education Office at the Embassy of Spain in the Philippines, will publish each academic cycle the vacant positions for language

MGA KAPUS-PALAD By Terry Lucille T. Malinis BNSHI, Maramag, Bukidnon

Kahit saang dako sa bansa ay masasaksihan mo ang kahirapang tinatamasa ng ating mga mahal na kapatid.Kaya di natin maiwasan ang maawa sa kanila. Kung inyong nababalitaan maraming Pilipino ang labas-masok sa pagpupuslit ng droga, sangkot sa cybersex pagnanakaw at ano pa mang gawaing iligal. Mapa-ina, padre de pamilya at kahit mga menor de edad na mga kabataan ngayon na walang kamuwangmuwang sa mundong ginagalawan ay pinapasok ang ganitong uri ng

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ones, rather, it is more meaningful when we also share our blessings with others. That is the warmth of a Filipino Christmas and the true meaning of this season.” Red Ribbon started in Quezon City in 1979, with the objective of offering great-tasting food that brings feelings of joy to every Filipino family.

with hints of cheese for that explosion of sweet and salty flavors in every slice. It is also topped with peach slices and chocolate embellishments for a feast for the eyes and the taste buds alike. Finally, Bandojo said that “this yuletide, may we all be reminded that sharing is not just about giving gifts to your loved

fundamental elements the intercultural and international dimensions of education. As stipulated in the MOU, Xavier and SpainMECS will improve the quality and reach of the teaching of Spanish language and culture in the Philippine

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Province of Bukidnon

Municility of Kitaotao

Lorenzo Gawilan, Jr. Municipal Mayor

SANGGUNIANG BAYAN OFFICE

EDWIN P. ABUCAYAN

MARY ANN G. ANGIT

VILLAROSA P. NALA

MORENO G. TUMINDOG

Municipal Vice Mayor

Municipal Councilor

DONATO U. ALIGATO Municipal Councilor

REY Q. DACILLO Municipal Councilor

RUFINO L. TAMBOG Municipal Councilor

EDGARDO B. RAFISURA Municipal Councilor

JOEL G. UBANAN Municipal Councilor

CESARIO T. LANTONG Municipal Councilor /IP Mandatory Rep.

From:

Your elected officials To all of our employee’s in this Municipality in these Christmas holidays we want to make a pause in our job to each one of you share very special moments with your loved ones because these celebrations are for being with the people we love the most. Wishing you that God always blesses your homes and protects you. As your elected officials and fellow Government servant we deeply acknowledge your sound performance, to our constituents in the Poblacion and distant Barangays we’re so grateful for your support, rest assured that we’ll manifest how we value you in our hearts by way of doing our respective functions for the sake of our beloved place. Let’s join together to have one desire, one direction – the improvements of our town – Kitaotao, we dedicate you these words with a wishes that we could have a joyful and meaningful Christmas season and a prosperous New Year come year 2017.

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DTI assists 290 MSMEs at the national trade fair T he D e p a r t m e nt o f Trade and Industry (DTI) through its Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion (BDTP) with the support from DTI Regional and Provincial Offices will showcase various products of local micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) at the Sikat Pinoy National Trade Fair (NTF) on 7 to 11 December at the Megatrade Halls 1-3, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City. The five-day National

Trade Fair features a wide array of products carefully selected from various regions and provinces of the Philippines. Products that are up for sale include processed food, wearables, home furnishings, furniture, and health and wellness products. Some notable displays present at the fair are the Yakan handwoven products from Zamboanga City, pure honey from Bukidnon, VCO soap from Compostela

Valley and fruit wines from Agusan del Norte. “The National Trade Fair aims to provide avenues for our local MSMEs to showcase their worldclass products to our domestic markets, especially to buyers and consumers in the National Capital Region,” said BDTP Director Rhodora Leaño. Aside from the buying public, members of various trade associations and retail & wholesale institutional buyers

seeking subcontractors & suppliers of intermediate and finished products are expected to attend and visit the said trade fair. DTI hopes to attract more visitors and buyers for this year’s NTF as the fair coincides with the upcoming Christmas and holiday shopping season. “We urge our fellow Filipinos to buy locallyproduced products and support our local MSMEs as they help in providing jobs in their respec-

tive communities,” said DTI Industry Promotion Group Undersecretary Nora K. Terrado. In the 2014 figures of the Philippine Statistics Agency, there are about 946,988 established MSMEs which account for 99.6% of the total businesses in the country that employ 63% of the total labor force. With this number, DTI sees the potential of MSMEs in driving economic growth and aside from serving as

Yamaha officials sentenced to jail for unpaid and misappropriated SSS contributions All five members of the Board of Directors of Yamaha School of Music Philippines, Inc. (Yamaha) were convicted by Makati Regional Trial Court for failure to remit Social Security System (SSS) contributions of its employees in violation of Republic Act 8282, also known as Social Security Act of 1997. SSS Assistant Vice President for Operations Legal Department Renato Jacinto S. Cuisia said that Yamaha Board of Directors Nita L. Yupangco, Regina Victoria Y. De Ocampo, Philip L. Yupangco, Robert L. Yupangco and Jose Mari L. Yupangco were sentenced to a minimum jail term of

four years and two months to a maximum of twenty years. “Aside from imprisonment, they were also held civilly liable for unpaid SSS contributions and penalties. Based on the two assessments made by SSS, the company’s liability amounted to P4,422,697.53 as of December 2013,” said Cuisia. The pension fund’s investigation of Yamaha’s employment and accounting records showed a total delinquency of P1,977,211.00 from January 1996 to December 2013, exclusive of penalties. SSS sent billing and demand letters to Yamaha, but the company still

failed to settle its obligation. Subsequently, SSS received complaints from 15 employee-teachers of Yamaha for non-remittance of their SSS contributions despite monthly deductions from their salaries. Acting on the complaint, SSS reinvestigated the company’s records and discovered that no SSS contributions were remitted from January 1996 to December 2013 for the 15 employees. “The case involving the 15 employees shows one of the ways that erring employers can evade what the law requires of them. By failing to inform SSS about all of its employees, Yamaha is guilty of non-reporting

the primary provider of jobs for most Filipinos in the regions. Sikat Pinoy National Trade Fair is conducted annually by the DTIBDTP as a means of promoting Philippine products at the domestic level. It also recently held the Sikat Pinoy National Arts and Crafts Fair which promoted the indigenous products of the Philippines and world-class talents of Filipino artisans.

BNSHI LAWN TENNIS CHAMP By Terry Lucille T.Malinis BNSHI, Maramag, Bukidnon

and non-remittance of contributions. For the 15 employees, Yamaha has a total delinquency amounting to P1,245,651 covering the period of January 1996 to December 2013,” Cuisia said. Company accountant Ria T. Lausin testified that Yamaha did not receive any billing and demand letter for unpaid SSS contributions for the period of January 1996 to December 2013. However, the court considered her arguments inadequate and it still ruled in favor of SSS, citing a Supreme Court decision. “The court also concluded that a formal de-

The Bukidnon National School of Home Industries, Maramag, Bukidnon joined a tournament leg which was sponsored by Palawan Pawnshop Express Padala last October 13-17, 2016 in Dangcagan, Bukidnon. This was the regional leg age grouped game, that’s why all the Northern Mindanao tennister came and participated the said leg. The game was individual, that’s why there is a great chance to win the best of best players. The organizer had this leg because he has aimed that they were going to produced best

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player in tennis. And also to prepared the children’s education when they reach in college so that the parents will not find hard to enrolled them someday. The players of BNSHI won the age grouped level. One for the sixteen under (16 u) name: Aaron Darvin Duhaylungsod –champion, the next was the eighteen under (18 u) name : Ivan T. Malinis-champion, We had for girls division ; this was played by Ivy Joy Poliquit (16 u)-first runner up.That’s how BNSHI was great in the field of lawn tennis. SOAR high BNSHI..!

Province of Bukidnon

Municipality of Kibawe Sangguniang Bayan Office

NOTICE to All CEPALCO Customers Subject: Scheduled Power Interruption on Sunday, December 11, 2016 The Cagayan Electric Power & Light Co., Inc. (CEPALCO) would like to inform all customers of a SCHEDULED POWER INTERRUPTION on Sunday, December 11, 2016 as shown below.

The Feast of the Immaculate Conception celebrates the solemn belief in the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is universally celebrated on December 8. One of the most important Marian feasts and celebrated worldwide. No one is more cherished in this world than someone who lightens the burden of another Always stay close to this heavenly mother, because she is the sea to be crossed to reach the shore s of eternal splendor. Happy fiesta to all: From:

Lucuano P. Ligan Municipal Vice Mayor

REYNALDO ANG RABANES Municipal Councilor

BIENVENIDO R. TUBOG Municipal Councilor

RAYMUNDO A. BATAO, JR.DPA Municipal Councilor

AMADO T. LASWE Municipal Councilor

We hope the affected customers and the public in general will be guided by this announcement.

DESIDERIA Y. MONTALBO Municipal Councilor

RODULFO C. JURADO, MD. Municipal Councilor

Thank you.

GERARDO H. TAN Municipal Councilor

Power will however be restored immediately without further notice when Cepalco line and switching works are completed earlier than scheduled.

Released by: Ms. Marilyn A. Chavez Assistant Vice President Head, Customer & Community Relations Dept.

EDUARDO L. MAGDADARO ABC Pres. (rep)

PENUEL Y. TUMONGCAY ROGELIO LAHUNAY Municipal Councilor IP. Sec. (rep) ERNA C. ROLDAN Sanggunian Secretary

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Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City EDUARDO A. GENSON CASE NO. 2016-10-2403 Applicant/s (2012-10-103)

NOTICE OF HEARING

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND AND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City ELISA V. LATAYADA Applicant/s

CASE NO. 2016-10-2402 (2012-10-375)

NOTICE OF HEARING

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City RODOLFO G. GEVERO Applicant/s

CASE NO. 2016-10-2409 (2007-10-2056)

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;B3;Bulua to National Highway-GaisanoLKKS-LICEO and vice versa with the use of ONE(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 4, 2017, at 2;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 10, this 2ND day of December, 2016.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to extend the validity of a certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;Cogon Market to Tagpangi and vice versa with the use of ONE(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on December 21, 2016, at 2; 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 10, this 2ND day of December, 2016.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for approval of Extension of validity with amendment of route of Certificate of public convenience to operate PUB service on the line ;Cogon Market to Lapasan and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 11, 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 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 5TH day of December, 2016.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

MDN: Dec 8, 2016

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City GLADYS S. BULLO CASE NO. 2016-10-2411 Applicant/s

MDN: Dec 8, 2016

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City JAIME A. NAGAC Applicants

CASE NO. 2016-10-2410 (2006-10-1362)

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City RAMIL ABAS Applicant/s

CASE NO. 2016-10-2405 (2006-10-1908)

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benefits and deminimis and other non-taxable income (PERA) minus mandatory contributions of P250,000 and below. Habitan said that proposed tax policy package one will have no effect to on Minimum Wage Earners. Further, entry-level workers with above minimum wage shall not have to pay an income tax. This package will reduce personal income tax (PIT) maximum rate to 25% over time, except for the highest income earners to maintain progressivity. Through this, CAGAYAN DE ORO MAIN BRANCH & J Lim also Bldg., Tiano thereP will beBrothers a shift to Kalambagohan Sts., Tel. # (08822) 727-829 * modified gross system to Telefax # (088) 856-1947 simplifyCAMIGUIN PIT system. BRANCH B. Aranas St., Poblacion, Mambajao, However government Camiguin Tel. # (088) 387-0491 has alsoCORRALES looked into meaBRANCH Corrales Ave., Cagayan de Oro City sures toDIVISORIA enhance revenue. BRANCH Atty. Erasmo B. Damasing #61 Don A. The proposal is Bldg., to expand Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City Tel. base # (088) 857-3631 the VAT by limiting LAPASAN BRANCH exemptions to raw food Lapasan Hi-way, Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 231-6739 and other necessities. CARMEN BRANCH There willCagayan be ande increase Vamenta Blvd., Oro City Tel. # (088) 231-2011 on all petroleum products Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City NARCISO PAQUIT Applicant/s

CASE NO.2016-10-2407 (2011-10-1841)

and index to inflation (diesel and essentials from 0 to 6 pesos per liter, gasoline and non-essentials from around 4.35 to 10 pesos per liter) and increase excise on automobiles. Further, Lawyer Benedicta Du-Baladad, co-chair of PCCI Taxation Committee shared that tax reform policy should simplify, clarify rules on deduction and remove, minimize areas for discretion. There should also be reasonable limitations on rates of withholding tax,

automatic zero-rating for inputs of zero-rated transactions. Pay and file anywhere, reduce frequency of filing, simplify forms and simplify reportorial requirements. She said that this is important since Micro Enterprises (not more than P3M in asset) comprise 89.78% of the total MSME population in the country. Further, she said tax system must be customized to the profile and behaviour of its tax payers. Medium See held, page B7

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Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City CARLOS C. ANANA Applicant/s

CASE NO. 2016-10-2406 (2006-10-1781)

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City DANILO TAUCAN Applicant/s

CASE NO. 2016-10-2404

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For Issuance of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TH FREIGHT TRUCK service on the line; within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in the Island of Mindanao, accessible to any motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of One(1) units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 11, 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, OIC –Regional Director, LTFRB Region X, this 5TH day of December 2016.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for Approval of extension of validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;Cogon Market to Bonbon and vice versa with the use of two(2)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 11, 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, OIC –Regional Director, LTFRB –Region 10, this 5th day of December, 2016.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate AIRCON TAXI service on the line;Within Cagayan de Oro City to any point in Region X and vice versa with the use of ONE(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on December 21, 2016, 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 10, this 5th 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 and vice versa with the use of one(1) units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 5, 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, OIC –Regional Director, LTFRB-Region 10, this 2ND 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 Opol –Molugan-Amoros and vice versa with the use of ONE(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 5, 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 10, this 2nd day of December, 2016.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for 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 the Island of Mindanao accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of two(2)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 05, 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 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 2ND day of December, 2016.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: Dec 8, 2016

MDN: Dec 8, 2016

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: Dec 8, 2016

MDN: Dec 8, 2016

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

HAIDEE A. CABRESTANTE CASE NO. 2016-10-2408 Applicant/s (2006-10-1659)

ABRAHAM B. RESMEROS CASE NO. 2016-10-2416 Applicant/s (2011-10-1789)

GABINA M. TAN CASE NO. 2016-10-2418 Applicant/s (2006-10-1703)

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for approval of extension of validity of certificate of public convenience to operate TAXI service along the line ;Cagayan de Oro City to any point in Region X and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 11, 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 10, this 2ND day of December, 2016.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority TO Extend the validity a certificate of public convenience to operate SHB Service on the line;Cagayan de Oro to Gingoog City and vice versa with the use of ONE(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 5, 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 10, this 6th 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 ;Puerto to Salay Misamis Oriental and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 5, 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 10, this 6TH day of December,2016.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To Extend the validity of a certificate of public convenience to operate AIRCON TAXI service on the line ;Cagayan de Oro City to any point in Region X and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 5, 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 10, this 6TH 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 Iponan and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 5, 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 10, this 6TH day of December,2016.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To Extend the validity of a certificate of public convenience to operate AIRCON TAXI service on the line ;Within Cagayan de Oro City to any point in Region X and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 6, 2017 at 2;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 10, this 5TH day of December ,2016.

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer MDN: Dec 8, 2016

MDN: Dec 8, 2016

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

SOLAYMAN B. MACATOON, JR. Hearing Officer

DARWIN D. CASALDA Applicant/s

MDN: Dec 8, 2016

CASE NO. 2016-10-2417 (2011-10-1767)

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City VIRGINIA A. LABE Applicant/s

MDN: Dec 8, 2016

CASE NO. 2016-10-2414 (2011-10-1811)

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City FRANCISCO BERBESADA CASE NO. 2016-10-2401 Applicant/s (2009-10-2212)

MDN: Dec 8, 2016

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SSS is not even an essential element of the offense charged, given that based on the circumstances, the salary deductions intended for SSS contributions were unremitted to SSS and therefore misappropriated,” Cuisia said. Under the Social Security Act, employers are presumed to have misappropriated the funds deducted from employees’ salaries if they fail to remit these to SSS within 30 days. In its decision, the court said SSS no longer needs to file a formal demand if there exists evidence of misappropriation. “As provided by law, employers’ unremitted contributions are charged a monthly penalty of three percent until fully paid. Non-remittance of the deducted SSS contributions is equivalent to the crime of estafa, which under the Revised Penal Code is also punishable by imprisonment,” Cuisia explained. According to Atty. Leandro X.M. Viloria, Jr., handling lawyer, the accused filed an appeal on the decision of the court but SSS is ready to defend its case. Efforts of SSS lawyers and account officers have resulted in a total of 38 convictions against erring employers since 2010.

learning materials, and PHP 3,500 per month for 10 school months as stipend. Living allowance is also provided. The total grant amounts to PHP 60,000 per academic year per student. The ESGP-PA is being implemented by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the Department of Labor and Employment, and selected state universities and colleges (SUCs). Initially, the SGP-PA provided scholarship to 4,041 students from identified and classified poor households. This number increased by 36,412 beneficiaries under the ESGP-PA starting academic year 2014-2015, bringing the total number of beneficiaries to 40,453. The number of implementing SUCs also increased from 35 to 112 across the country. Given that the success of the program is measured based on the number of grantees that are able to graduate, Orbeta emphasized the importance of choosing grantees who have a relatively high likelihood of completing their degrees. Enforcing admission exams, according to Orbeta, is one way of achieving this objective. This recommendation was based on the result that shows a strong correlation between entrance exams scores and academic performance in core subjects. Orbeta also reiterated the importance of full financing for scholarship programs such as the ESGP-PA, which are targeted to poor households. “There are other schoolrelated expenses that are not covered by the grant but are necessary for the students to complete their degrees. For example, there is no budget allocation for summer courses, on-the-job trainings, national competency exams, field trips, and thesis,” Orbeta explained. The study also pointed out aspects of the program that are not within the academic realm. As most grantees experience cultural change from being relocated to a more urbanized setting, there should be interventions to help them cope with these changes. “With appropriate in-

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of its operation, manages its industrial waste and carbon footprint, develops products and services with minimal environmental impact, and identifies areas of reduction through alternative energy resources. Globe also implements its e-waste recycling program which promotes the proper disposal of mobile phones and other electronic wastes. At the same time, Globe engages everyone to live a sustainable lifestyle - from donating old mobile phones for recycling, joining reforestation activities or simply opting for paperless billing as a collective effort to a significant contribution towards a greener future. For customers who wish to support Globe’s reforestation efforts, they may request tree codes by texting TREE to 2158-8733. This is an SMS-based donation that automatically reflects in the customers’ postpaid bill at a cost of Php100/tree. PR

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VICE GOVERNOR JOEY G. PELAEZ VISITS THE PHILIPPINE EAGLE CENTER – VICE GOVERNOR JOEY G. PELAEZ, together with the League of Vice Governors of the Philippines, recently visited the Philippine Eagle Center in Davao City. The Center houses 36 Philippine Eagles apart from other species of birds, mammals and reptiles. It offers a sight of the Philippines’ ecosystem and is primarily built to educate the public about the conservation efforts especially that the Philippine Eagle is considered as an endangered species. Vice Governor Pelaez has long been an environmental advocate and has embedded environmental conservation and preservation in his priority programs in Misamis Oriental. supplied photo

terventions, well-selected students with poor socioeconomic background are able to perform as good as their peers. The results show that the effect of their poorer socioeconomic background is reflected only in their poorer grades in the first year. By the second year, they are already performing at par in Math and even better than their peers in Science and English,” Orbeta explained. Lastly, Orbeta calls for the institution of a wellthought-out monitoring system so that critical features of the program can be rigorously assessed. Orbetas study on the SGP-PA is part of a series of impact evaluation (IE) studies conducted by PIDS to evaluate the effectiveness and impacts of key government programs and projects. IE is a special type of research that allows

policymakers and program implementers to ascertain whether a particular program is achieving its objectives and whether the results are attributable to the intervention.

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and culture assistants. For XU’s part, it will explore the possibility of creating a Spanish Language Assistantship Program at its main campus and promote intercultural cooperation between the two countries in various university activities. Xavier has a Center for Languages (XUCL) that offers students and professionals the opportunity to improve their language proficiency through short courses in order to communicate effectively in different settings. Spanish language course is among its popular

offerings. The MOU is valid for four years and during this period, both XU and SpainMECS may add stipulations for improvement as long as the two parties agree on the additional programs.

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Large taxpayers are ready for a more equitable incomebased taxation while MSMEs who cannot keep up with the requirements of an income based taxation may be more comfortable with a simplified ‘presumptive taxation.’ For her part,, Malou Lim of Tax Management Association of the Philippines (TMAP) says that the need for a tax reform in the country is important because compared to neighboring ASEAN, Philippines imposes a rate of 32% for a P500,000 income.

Meanwhile Vietnam is 32% for P2M, Indonesia is 30% for P1.6M, Thailand 35% for P5.2M, Malaysia 25% for P4.3M and Singapore 20% for P10.6M income. Meanwhile, for corporate taxes, Philippines is still the highest at 30% compared to ASEAN countries. She added that one of the reasons why there is a low level of tax compliance is high tax rates and penalties not encouraging for start-ups and Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to register and pay. Meanwhile, she says that taxpayers can help by talking about tax reforms with the community, leaders and legislators and compute tax due using the proposed tax brackets and voice your comments. (JMOR/PIA10) READ MINDANAO DAILY NEWS through THE WORLD WIDE WEB http://www.mindanaodailynews.com

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Bukidnon’s Hineleban Foundation inks partnership with Globe Telecom, together with its thousands of iPhone 7 cusLEADING telecommuni- tomers, collaborates with cations company Globe Hineleban Foundation, Photos by ERCEL MAANDIG

Inc. in the Rainforestation of Six Mountain Ranges of Mindanao as part of the company’s commitment

to sustainable development and good corporate citizenship. At the same time, Globe

signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Hineleban for a five-year Rainforestation Program composed of three key components, namely: reforestation, food security and sustainable livelihood development. The foundation is a non-profit organization which advocates environmental conservation and livelihood development by preserving and restoring mountain rainforests and watersheds, as well as providing livelihood opportunities for indigenous people in Bukidnon and Lanao del Sur. Customers who received the new iPhone 7 under the Globe MyLifestyle Plan were able participate in various cause-oriented programs including environment protection and conservation through the Globe of Good bundle which allowed the company to make a donation on their behalf to partner groups, one of which is Hinelaban. “We believe everyone should lead a sustainable lifestyle, one which protects and preserves our natural resources so future generations can enjoy our country’s rich heritage,” said Yoly Crisanto, Globe Senior Vice President for Corporate Communications. “Globe has already established a name for its innovations in mobile and connectivity but it is equally important for the company to give back. We have to make our practices

sustainable to keep providing top-notch products and services to the customers who trust us. At the same time, we’re inviting them to be part of our efforts.” Bukidnon, known as the “heart of Mindanao,” has some primary forests left but over 44,000 hectares of forest areas are already degraded. To date, Hinelaban operates its rainforestation efforts in three project sites in Bukidnon and two project sites in Lanao del Sur to address the problem. Combined, it covers 1,054 hectares and supports 10 municipalities. Hineleban works on the restoration of the environment and sustainable livelihood for the Lumads and the Bangsamoro through Transformational Business Partnerships. It has also signed a “Sacred Customary Compact” with the Seven Tribes of Bukidnon, duly recognizing the role of the latter as custodians of the forest. Globe Telecom’s partnership with Hinelaban is part of its Climate Action Program which advocates for the protection and preservation of the natural resources for succeeding generations. Globe protects the environment in all areas See inks, page B7