Mindanao Daily Set A (May 3, 2017)

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PH to adopt ILO treaty THE Philippines will adopt International Labor Organization (ILO) Convention 151, or the Labor Relations (Public Service) Convention, which provides for protection of public workers’ right to organize and set procedures for determining conditions of employment.

Duterte made the announcement during the 2017 National Labor Day Celebration at the People’s Park in Davao City Monday evening.

“May this serve as a symbol of government’s commitment to continuously uphold the aspiration of a corrupt-free civil service,” he said.

Labor Secretary Silvestre “Bebot” Bello III told reporters that Duterte’s decision to adopt the 1978 ILO Convention 151 stemmed from the clamor of government workers to abolish contractualizaton in government agencies.

See treaty, page 11

RED MOUNTAIN. Heavy clouds of red dust blanket a mountain as trucks carry

ore from the open pit mine in sitio Kinalablaban in Barangay Cagdianao, Claver town in Surigao del Norte on Thursday July 19, 2012. MindaNews photo by Erwin Mascarinas

NGO backs ban on open pit mining CBCP applauds Lopez for banning prospective open-pit mines

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N environmental group in Mindanao, which hosts a province where an open pit mining ban stands for almost seven years now, strongly supported Monday the decision of Environment Secretary Regina Paz “Gina” Lopez to ban such method across the Philippines.

Chinkie Peliño-Golle, acting executive director of Davao City-based nongovernment organization Interface Development Interventions (IDIS), said that DENR Administrative Order No 2017-10 issued

by Lopez on April 27 will encourage them to continue

their anti-mining campaign.

“It’s a brave and long overdue decision considering the impacts of this kind of (open pit) mining to the environment,” Peliño-Golle told MindaNews.

In a statement, Lopez said the total ban shall See ngo, page 11

the social advocacy, development and humanitarian arm of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) applauds Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Gina Lopez for banning all prospective open-pit mines in the country.

“We support DENR’s move to ban open pit mining. Sec. Gina Lopez is doing what is right, she is not bowing to please the CA (Commission on Appointments) that makes her even more qualified to take lead of the DENR,” See CBCP, page 11

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American nabbed for alleged sexual abuse mark francisco, Section Editor EDITOR: RUEL V. PELONE

By GERRY LEE GORIT Correspondent

CAGAYAN de Oro City--An American national will be facing charges for allegedly abusing a female minor inside a motel here.

The suspect was identified by the police as a certain Anthony Bruce Mallet, 63-year-old, who reportedly picked up a 13-year-old girl and took advantage of her.

S enior Inspector Maricris Mulat, chief of the Divisoria police station, said they received information from an unknown individual that Mallet was with a minor and had checked in at a

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motel in Barangay Consolacion on Monday, May 1.

Police said the victim, a native of Malaybalay City in Bukidnon, went with Mallet as she was promised payment in exchange for sex.

Mulat said Mallet, who is married to a Filipina, was charged with violence against women a few months back, but it appeared they have already patched things up.

She said the American could be charged with rape and violation of RA 7610 or the Anti-Child Abuse Act. Mallet denied the allegations against him saying he was deceived by the minor who said she was

Army soldiers help GMA’s charitable work TALACOGON, Agusandel Sur--Army soldiers became active partners of major television network in it’s charitable outreach activities to poor residents of Veruela and neighboring towns of San Luis, La Paz and Veruela.

Spearheaded by GMA Kapuso Foundation, the humanitarian mission assisted by the 26th Infantry (Ever Onward) Battalion distributed some 3,000 school bags and school supplies to children to villages in these towns whose families were affected by the calamity wrought by flashfloods early this year.

Held for three days from April 26 to April 28, local health workers with the support of medical aide teams from the 401st Army Brigade and 26IB took the opportunity to render free circumcision to young boys, an age-old Filipino tradition during summer time to prepare young boys to become men in the next few years.

Some soldiers from 26IB also offered free haircuts to children and adults during the three-day activities.

In Veruela, some 371 children availed of the “Operation Tuli” conducted by staff of the Municipal Health Office assisted by the Army soldiers.

Veruela Mayor Myrna Mondejar expressed her gratitude to the major stakeholders especially to GMA KAPUSO FOUNDATION, See work, page 11

18 years old, Mulat said.

The suspect also told police no sexual intercourse took place during Mallet and the girl’s stay inside the motel.

Mallet was brought to the City Prosecutor’s Office Tuesday afternoon for inquest proceedings.

Mulat said they are now monitoring foreigners who are in the city, either as residents or visitors, who may be engaged in pedophilia.

The city has its share of foreign nationals, particularly Americans, Europeans and Asians, who call Cagayan de Oro their home.

Although cases of pedophilia or child abuse involving other

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nationalities are not rampant in the city, Mulat said they don’t want minors to be victimized by foreigners.

“We are keeping our watch and urging the people to report to the police any foreigner who may be abusing our children or violating our laws. We are not taking any chances,” Mulat said Tuesday.

She added they will also be monitoring the movements of foreign nationals hanging out in beer joints along the Divisoria area, the city’s old business district, especially those who have the tendency to abuse children either sexually or physically.

Veruela Mayor Myrna Mondejar assist medical team in the Operation Tuli.

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CA gives Lopez another chance

The Commission on Appointments (CA) gave Environment Secretary Gina Lopez another chance to answer several issues against her in her confirmation hearing on Tuesday.

To recall, Lopez was bypassed by the CA on March 15, two days before the Senate went on recess.

Lopez’s confirmation hearing continued as soon as the Senate resumed its sessions.

During the hearing, Lopez reiterated her plans for the agency including tapping the country’s potential of biodiversity.

She also insisted that she acted within her duties and authority as Environment Secretary in suspending mines with violations despite her not being a “technical person.”

“I am not a technical person, but I have an excellent technical team. I will make sure that everything is based on the law,” Lopez said noting that the mining audit was based on at least seven environmental laws.

Moreover, she also said that she wanted to restructure the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to make it more functional and answerable to the public.

“With land, our priority will always be the poor people. Whatever I do is evidence-based. I don’t make decisions on appearance,” Lopez said.

After interrogation, Lopez’s hearing was terminated. The CA is set to deliberate on her confirmation within the day or Tuesday (May 2 or 3).

Lopez previously had to face over 20 oppositors who were against her decision to close and suspend several mines in previous CA hearings on her appointment.

See Another, page 11

Technological innovation can be affordable for PH - PIDS In a world where everything is fast-paced because of advancement brought by technology, companies have to think about different ways to cope up. Fortunately, it doesn’t always have to be costly.

While research and development (R&D) is crucial in maintaining competitiveness in the industry and sustaining economic growth, not all technological innovations are born out of it, according to a study published by state think thank Philippine Institute

for Development Studies (PIDS).

A discussion paper by Fatima Lourdes E. del Prado and Maureen Ane D. Rosellon, former research specialist and supervising research specialist at PIDS, respectively, showed that firms in developing countries like the Philippines, which do not have enough resources to maintain R&D, can still innovate even without a unit that handles it.

In the Philippines, for example, little importance is given to R&D and there

is also a shortage of skilled people who are experts in this field. In the past years, while it was established that the Philippines produced the biggest numbers of college graduates, science and engineering graduates comprised only a small portion of the population, resulting to a weak research culture in the country.

The good news is that new studies show that the Philippines is finally catching up. A study by the United States Agency for International Development in 2014

found that the quality of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics – (STEM-) related training in the country is already at par with international standards. The country’s STEM graduates have also increased, and have even exceeded local demands.

For the study, del Prado and Rosellion interviewed three garment firms in the Philippines to show how these companies, especially in the low-technology sector, innovate without a formal R&D section.

The researchers cited Arundel et al. (2008), saying that there are four methods that firms can use for innovation—technology adoption; minor modifications or incremental changes to products and processes (including use of engineering knowledge); imitation including reverse engineering; and combining existing knowledge in new ways.

Technology adoption refers to the acquisition of innovative products and processes outside the firm, See AFFORDABLE, page 11

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Toxicity can be found on social media, not much in CDO

One post can derive countless interpretations.

There was a time when a local host of a broadcasting corporation which built its branch in CDO commented about her experience with nurses after confining her niece in one of the many hospitals in the city. She may not have expected an outcome before she posted on her Facebook account, but it led her to regret by the people’s drastic and unforgiving reactions.

Not long after, a journalist of a community newspaper published a tasteless statement regarding the employment of blue-collared workers. The same ordeal happened. The post

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people from all walks of life.

But a recent incident with a post that had gone viral on Twitter just before Labor Day, and the reactions that came after, defeated this purpose. The post, initially intended as an expression of opinion (but was regarded as a “protip [presumably a conjunction of ‘professional tip’]” by its user), reached Facebook when another user uploaded a photo of the tweet on the site. Rapidly, hateful comments came as reactions. Like the host, the journalist and the photographer, the user must have experienced by now the toxicity on social media.

In context, the post

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mentioned about Cagayan de Oro City as “too toxic” for people to live in that it would be advisable for them to leave. While the one who tweeted it disclaimed later on that it was her opinion based on personal experience, the choice of words wasn’t received well by other people, particularly those who commented with vulgarity.

Were the reactions justifiable? Prior to this, it’s also just to question its expressively See media, page 11

For art’s sake

Wars and the writers’ imagination

Through their imagination, writers can easily reduce war and conflict into a story with a plot and characters moving toward a promise of victory.

The Harvard Gazette reported that Ernest HemingEDITORIAL way once remarked to F. ALLAN M. MEDIANTE Scott Fitzgerald that “war Editor-in-Chief is the best subject of all”

ruel pelone CRIS DIAZ because it gathers narra Managing Editor Executive Editor tive material, speeds up the action, “and brings out all MARK FRANCISCO sorts of stuff that normally Lifestyle Editor you have to wait a lifetime GILBERT Y. CHAO gerry lee gorit to get.”

Motoring Editor Photo Journalist And for this Faust add PAT SAMONTE CHRIS PANGANIBAN ed: “The inherent ‘mag Regional Editor Caraga Regional Editor-Davao nitude’ of a war story is,

of course, that it is about Rene Michael BaÑos uRIEL C. QUILINGUING life and death, about the Regional Editor Northmin Contributing Editor quintessential moment of

AL JACINTO JOE FELICILDA truth when the ultimate is Regional Editor-WestMin Editorial Consultant at stake.”

I would say that there

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was shared, and hateful comments were spewed in retaliation.

In the same year, a content editor of the website of a prestigious sectarian university in CDO expressed how his credit died when his work had been plagiarized by an amateur photographer. An expression in a form of a single important post could either impress or attack. Some said it provoked the photographer to entertain suicidal thoughts, but fortunately, he valued his life as much as he did to his photographs.

These cases all happened on social media, the internet’s virtual venue originally meant to connect

is no way for writers to prevent wars and conflicts.

It is just one of the major disasters humans will always see and experience for themselves. And as writers, we left with no other alternatives but to write about it, using the power of our imagination.

To paraphrase writerpoet John Iremil Teodoro, writers “have no other weapons against the ugly memory of wars and conflicts but words.”

Yes, as writers, we can humanize the ugliness of wars and conflicts through the beauty, rhyme and rhythm of language.

As Prof. Ada Aharoni, founder of International Forum for the Literature and Culture of Peace, puts is, “Writers have tremen-

dous power - they have the power of the word, and well-chosen words can help to create a better world and a world beyond war.

Towards this end, allow me to share this story: An elderly man saw some six and seven-yearold children at play, and asked, “What are you playing?” “War,” responded the kids. “Why don’t you play peace instead,” said the man. The children stopped, put their heads together, discussed something among themselves, then looked puzzled and finally ran out of words. One of them went to the elderly man and asked, “Grandpa, how do we play peace? We don’t know the game.”

Sad, our modern society has taught us more about

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playing war than about playing peace. How can we be so stupid as to play war when we all know how horrible war is.

As writers and teachers, it is our duty to educate the people, especially the young generation, how to play peace. ***** Email me at rgmoldez@ gmail.com

Kakampi mo ang batas

Congrats, Liza Elorde, ‘Ulirang Ina 2017’ LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…

A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies…”

(Proverbs 31:10, the Holy Bible).

-oooC O N G R AT S , L I Z A ELORDE, “ULIRANG INA 2017”: As a Rotarian who became the president of the Rotary Club of Intramuros Manila in 2006-2007 and 2011-2012, I am particularly proud when Rotarians who also became presidents during the times that I was president (whether for the first time, or for the second time) manage to shine in other areas of life, particularly on their roles as parents, or as fathers and mothers.

This is the reason why I am publicly congratulating, through this column which circulates nationwide (Lu-

zon, Visayas, and Mindanao) and worldwide, through Facebook and other social networking sites, as well as through Canada’s The Philippine Courier, Ms. Liza Vicencio Elorde, for her having been chosen as an “Ulirang Ina Awardee 2017”, by the Ulirang Ina Ama Awards Foundation, Inc. Elorde is currently the senior deputy governor (SDG) of Rotary International District 3810, and is being considered by many to become the undisputed leader of the District in the days to come. She was a Rotary Change Maker President like me---who served as Rotary Club president for Rotary Year 2011-2012, with conceded leadership qualities and exemplary dedication to fulfilling “service above self ”.

-oooLIZA ELORDE: RAISING CHILDREN TO BECOME CHAMPIONS: Liza, of course, has every reason to be considered an “ulirang ina” or, in English, a “virtuous” mother. Herself the daughter of a famous newsman, the great journalist Mac Vicencio who was once the president of the National Press Club of the Philippines, she raised her sons, Juan Martin “Bai” Elorde and Juan Miguel “Mig” Elorde, not only as fine boxers, but also as socially-aware businessmen.

Bai is the current WBO Oriental lightweight champion, while Mig is the WBO Asia Pacific super bantamweight champion, on account of their victories against their respective opponents during a boxing bout last February 25, 2017.

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Bai and Mig’s father (and Liza’s husband) is Johnny Elorde, himself a former boxing champion.

Johnny is the second of three sons of the seven children of the late WBCWBA junior lightweight champion, Gabriel “Flash” Elorde. After he and Liza got married, they successfully built the “Elorde Gym” empire, which has now branched all over the Philippines. Johnny See CONGRATS, page 11

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Koronadal City sets two new Guinness world records

KORONADAL City––Thundering roars of running motorcycle engines and blowing horns hovered over the main commercial area here for about a minute on Saturday morning as the city achieved its historic bid to set two new Guinness world records.

A total of 3,336 motorcycle riders converged

along a stretch of the main highway here and joined the world record attempts for the “most number of motorcycle engines started simultaneously and motorcycle horns sounded simultaneously”.

The participants, composed of visiting and local motorcycle enthusiasts, lined up in clusters from the city’s

roundball area, occupying more than a kilometer of the General Santos Drive here.

Taking cues from City Mayor Peter Miguel, the riders at the same time started their engines at around 10:20 a.m. and later sounded their horns simultaneously.

“This is a historic day for the city and a great achieve-

ment for the people of Koronadal and the entire Region 12,” Miguel said after the world record attempts.

The event was witnessed by thousands of residents and visitors, and was streamed live through the city’s website.

Three representatives from Guinness World Records also witnessed the event

and assisted the documentation process.

Footage of the event and other necessary documents will be sent to Guinness for evaluation, said City Information Officer Judith Amido.

A decision on the two world record attempts may be issued after five days, she said.

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GRP, NDF working for consensus on truce, ‘contentious’ socioeconomic provisions — Bello

By Antonio L. Colina IV of MindaNews

THE government and the National Democratic Front are finding ways to arrive at a consensus on a bilateral ceasefire and “contentious provisions” on the proposed Comprehensive Agreement on Social and Economic Reforms (CASER), Labor Secretary and GRP peace panel chair Silvestre Bello III said Monday.

In an interview at the sidelines of the 2017 National Labor Day Celebration at the People’s Park in Davao City, Bello said their respective committees exchanged drafts and held informal bilateral meetings in the country to discuss the contentious provisions as pointed out during the fourth round of talks last April 3 to 7 in

the Netherlands.

“Ang report sa akin ni (The report to me by) Nani Braganza, who is chairman of the committee on CASER, mukhang magkakasundo na sila (It seems they are agreeing) and they will submit it to the panel for final approval maybe by May 27 to June 1,” Bello said in an earlier interview at the opening of the Labor Day Job Fair at the Gaisano Mall of Davao.

He said the draft CASER will be presented in the fifth round of talks in Noorwijk aan Zee, The Netherlands on May 26 to June 2, 2017.

During the April 3-6 talks in The Netherlands, the committees exchanged their respective comparative “color-coded matrices” identifying both contentious and acceptable provisions of

the CASER drafts submitted by both parties.

The parties agreed on the following schedules: exchange comments on the contentious provisions of National Industrialization and Economic Development (NIED) drafts on May 2; meeting of the NIED bilateral teams on May 4; submission of reports of the bilateral teams to the reciprocal working committees and submission of GRP’s comparative color-coded matrices on Environmental Protection and Rights of the Working People and Livelihoods to the NDF on May 19; exchange of draft minutes of the fourth round of the bilateral meetings of the reciprocal working committees on May 20.

On ceasefire, Bello said, “Same with CASER, they may arrive at

a consensus on the definition of terms and parameters, including, among others, the entity who will act as the “referee” between government and communist forces and the collection of taxes.”

“The President wants the collection of revolutionary taxes stopped but the other side said their forces will go hungry without the taxes,” he said.

He said it is necessary for both parties to work on development programs to address the concerns.

The GRP and NDF panels signed an agreement on Interim Joint Ceasefire, which will take effect upon the approval and signing of the ground rules. It will be effective until a permanent ceasefire agreement is forged as part of Comprehensive Agreement on End of Hostilities and

Disposition of Forces.

The interim joint ceasefire “aims to provide a conducive environment for the GRP and NDFP negotiations, encourage the forging of a more stable and comprehensive Joint Ceasefire Agreement and provide an enabling environment for the eventual and early signing of CASER.” The GRP and NDF panels directed their respective ceasefire committees to “discuss, formulate and finalize the guidelines and ground rules for the implementation of the agreement, including rules governing the presence of armed units and elements of both parties in local communities, the creation of buffer zones, the prohibition of hostile and provocative acts, and ceasefire monitoring and verification mechanisms.”

Taguiwalo to endorse ASEAN documents for marginalized sectors Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy Taguiwalo endorsed five outcome documents for adoption this November which aimed to benefit the marginalized and vulnerable sectors.

Thes e include d t he ASEAN Instrument on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Migrant Workers; the ASEAN Leaders’ Declaration on the Gender-Responsive Implementation of the ASEAN Community Vi-

sion 2025 and Sustainable Development Goals; the ASEAN L e aders’ D e claration on Ending all Forms of Malnutrition; the ASEAN Leaders’ Declaration of Commitment on Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR): Combating AMR

through One Health Approach; and the ASEAN L eaders’ Statement on Youth Development Index.

Taguiwalo, who chairs the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Council, said “The ASEAN Summit, with the Philip-

pine Chairship, highlights the camaraderie among our nations with a common goal of uplifting the lives of our people.”

In another developm e n t , Ta g u i w a l o a n nounced her Department’s hosting of two forthcom-

ing international events.

“We will host an ASEAN High-Level Conference on Social Protection in Manila on August 18-20, said Secretary Taguiwalo, adding, “it aims to provide a venue for interactive discussion, consultation, and sharing of best practices among ASEAN national and international organizations on social protection.”

Secretar y Taguiwalo a d d e d t h e c on fe re n c e would also serve as venue to discuss updates from ASEAN Member-States relative to the adoption of the Declaration, and Framework and Action Plan.

Taguiwalo later mentioned that the conditional cash transfer would be part of the August discussion.

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Republic of the Philippines IN THE THIRD MUNICIPAL CIRCUIT TRIAL COURT SINDANGAN*SIAYAN*LEON B. POSTIGO*JOSE DALMAN 9th Judicial Region Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte CONSUELO LIRA CALAGO, CIVIL CASE NO. 921

Plaintiff,

-versus- -forJOSELITO LIRA and JOHHNY LIRA,

Defendants. x- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - x

“FORCIBLE ENTRY with DAMAGES”

SUMMONS

On June 27, 2016, the above-named plaintiff through counsel, filed a Complaint for Forcible Entry with Damages against Joselito Lira and Johhny Lira, alleging inter alia as follows: COMPLAINT

COMES NOW THE PLAINTIFF, thru the undersigned counsel, and unto this Honorable Court, most respectfully states:

I. – That the plaintiff is of legal age, Filipino, widow, and presently a resident of Lira Compound, Barangay Poblacion, Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte, where she may be served with notices and other processes of this Honorable Court; II. – That the defendants are likewise both of legal age, Filipinos and residents of Barangay Maras, Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte, where they may be served with summons and other processes of this Honorable Court; III. – That the plaintiff and the defendants herein have legal capacity to sue and be sued; IV. – That the plaintiff is the absolute owner and lawful possessor of a real property more particularly described as follows: “A parcel of land (Lot 10) of the subdivision plan, Psd-09-026858, being a portion of Lot H-79934, LRC Rec. Cad. No., situated in the Barangay of Talingan (now Maras), Municipality of Sindangan, Province of Zamboanga del Norte, Island of Mindanao; bounded on the Nw., along line 1-2 by Lot 2, on the NE., alone line 2-3 by road Lot 13, on the SE., along line 3-4 by Lot 9, on the SW., along line 4-1 by Lot 1, all of the subdivision plan; containing an area of FOUR THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE (4,325) square meters; covered by TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE (TCT) NO. T-58767 registered under the name of CONSUELO R. LIRA.” a certified photocopy of the Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) is hereto attached as ANNEX “ A ” and made an integral part hereof; V. – That the aforementioned parcel of land is assessed at Php4,580.00 according to the DECLARATION OF REAL PROPERTY (Tax Declaration No. 22-0034-00134) issued by the Municipal Assessor’s Office of the Municipality of Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte, a certified copy is hereto attached as ANNEX “ B ” of this instant Complaint; VI. – That the land in question is agricultural and for many years had been utilized as a ricefield by the plaintiff; VII.– That sometime last December 2015, the herein defendants entered the aforesaid parcel of land of plaintiff thru strategy, stealth and intimidation, and thereupon constructed a fence thru their hired persons; VIII. – That aside from the fence that was constructed on the perimeter of the parcel of land, the defendants and their workers started cultivating on the property without the permission and against the will of the plaintiff; IX. – That the plaintiff confronted the defendants but was surprised by the latter’s curt reply that they have a right to possess and enjoy whatever they wish with the property because they already bought it from REGINALDO CALAGO, the plaintiff’s son; and that the defendants insist that will never vacate the property and thru force will defend their new possession; X. – That because of the actuations of the defendants and their workers, the herein plaintiff was unlawfully deprived of possession of her above-mentioned parcel of land; XI. – That the plaintiff demanded from the defendants to stop cultivating and introducing improvements on her contested land and vacate the property in question but the defendants failed and refused and still fail and refuse to do so despite repeated demands until now; XII. – That the plaintiff, even in her old age, exerted earnest efforts towards a peaceful solution of the situation because defendants bear the same family name as plaintiff’s maiden surname, although they are not closely related; XIII. – That the plaintiff even referred the matter to the Barangay Authorities of Maras, Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte, where the property in question is located for confrontation and conciliation, but no settlement was reached by the parties as evidenced by a certification to file action dated January 11, 2016, a certified photocopy of which is hereto attached as ANNEX “ C ” of this Complaint and made an integral part hereof; XIV. – That the recent entry, possession and the enjoyment by the defendants of the parcel in question against the will and consent of the plaintiff are illegal; XV. – That the defendants have no right to enter, possess and enjoy the property in question because the same belongs absolutely to the plaintiff; XVI. – That the defendants, in the exercise of their rights, and in the performance of their duties, did not act with justice; they did not give the plaintiff her due,and they did not observe honesty and good faith; XVII. – That the defendants have, contrary to law, willfully caused damage to the plaintiff and so they shall indemnify the latter for the same; XVIII. – That the defendants have willfully caused losses or injuries to the plaintiff in a matter that is contrary to morals, good customs or public policy and so they shall indemnify the latter for the same; XIX. – That because of the groundless, unlawful, unjustifiable and unwarranted actuations of the defendants, done with malice and utter bad faith, the plaintiff suffered sleepless nights, emotional anxiety and loss of appetite, and for such has suffered moral damages in the amount of P100,000.00; she was forced to litigate and was compelled to engage the services of her counsel in the amount of P50,000.00, and she will be spending about P25,000.00 for actual and litigation expenses.

(Lower Photo: DepEd Usec. JESUS LORENZO R. MATEO, Vice Governor JOEY G. PELAEZ, DepEd MisOr SDS CHERRY MAE L. LIMBACO, CESO V, DepEd R10 Regional Director Dr. Allan G. Farnazo, CESO IV) THE MOGCHS 2nd MOVING UP EXERCISES - VICE GOVERNOR JOEY G. PELAEZ attended the Moving Up Ceremony of the 1,923 Completers of Misamis Oriental General Comprehensive High School held at the Atrium, Limketkai Center, Cagayan de Oro City. In his message, Vice Governor Joey Pelaez encouraged the Junior High School Completers and their parents to persevere and finish the Senior High School. He also reminded the Completers that they are part of this nation’s best resources hence the significant investment of the government to their education.

Present during the ceremony were Department of Education Undersecretary for Planning and Field Operation JESUS LORENZO R. MATEO, DepEd Region X Regional Director DR. ALLAN G. FARNAZO, CESO IV, DepEd MisOr Schools Division Superintendent CHERRY MAE L. LIMBACO, Ph.D. CESO V, Assistant Schools Division Superintendent JEAN G. VELOSO, Ph. D., MOGCHS School Principal IV PEDRO R. ESTAÑO, Ph. D., Guest Speaker MARILOU MACABALEALFEREZ, and GPTA President GALLARDO BANAAG. Republic of the Philippines 10th Judicial Region MUNICIPAL CIRCUIT TRIAL COURT OF BALINGOAN-TALISAYAN Talisayan, Misamis Oriental -oOoPEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, CRIMINAL CASE NO. 15-2477

Plaintiff,

- versus -

BERTHRAND JOSEPH M. WINSTANLEY

FOR: Qualified trespass to dwelling

Accused.

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NOTICE OF SALE ON EXECUTION OF UNDIVIDED SHARE OF REAL PROPERTY WHEREAS, by virtue of an Order dated March 07, 2016 issued by Honorable Carolyn C. Damasing and Writ of Execution dated December 1.3, 2016 issued by the Honorable Ana Candida N. Casiiio Judge Designate. Municipal Circuit Trial Court of TalisayanBalingoan, Misamis Oriental, in Criminal Case No. 15-2477 wherein PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES is the plaintiff and BER’THRAND JOSEPH M. WINSTANLEY is the defendant for Qualified trespass to dwelling with civil obligation in the amount of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS ONLY (P100,000.00) excluding Court’s Legal Fees, related litigation expenses, the expenses in connection with this Writ and Auction Sale, levy was made on February 03, 2017 and annotated to the Provincial Register of Deeds on March 16, 2017, by the Sheriff of Regional Trial Court-Office of the Clerk of Court, Medina, Misamis Oriental which are more particularly described as follows: Tax Declaration No. 08-03-0016-08050 Property Identification No. 052.03.0016.022.03 (series 2017) An Agricultural Lot bounded on the North by Lot 02 (5366); on the East by Lot 13 (5370-P) SEC 021; on the South by Lot 07 (5358) 08 and on the West

by Lot 06 (5357) Road. Containing an area of 1.7730 hectare more or less located at Sibantang Talisayan, Misamis Oriental under Survey C-326-D; Lot No. 5360, in the name of Winstanley, Benidect (deceased) and administrator Olivia Wirtstanley (deceased wife).

RELIEF

WHEREFORE,premises considered, it is most respectfully prayed before this Honorable Court that judgment be rendered for the plaintiff and against the defendants, as follow:

(a) - Ordering the defendants, members of their family and/or any person or persons acting in their behalf to stop cultivating and introducing improvements on the contested parcel of land;

(b) - Ordering the defendants, members of their family and/or any person or persons acting in their behalf to vacate the parcel of land in question and surrender the same voluntarily to the plaintiff;

(c) – Ordering the defendants to pay, jointly and solidarily, the plaintiff the amount of P100,000.00 for moral damages; P50,000.00 as attorney’s fees, and to set as an example for others not to emulate the illegal actuations of defendants, an amount of P25,000.00 as exemplary damages; and another P25,000.00 for actual and litigation expenses and to pay the costs of these proceedings;

Tax Declaration No.08-03-0016-08048 Property Identification No. 052.03.0016.022.01 (series 2017) An Agricultural Lot bounded on the North by Lot 13 (5370-P)SEC 021; on the East by Provincial Road; on the South by Lot 04 (5337) 05 and on the West by Lot 16 17 SEC 011 Barangay Mahayag. Containing an area of 2.1567 hectare more or less located at Sibantang Talisayan, Ivlisamis Oriental under Survey C-326-D; Lot No. 5335, in the name of Winstanley, Benidect (deceased) and administrator Olivia Winstanley (deceased wife).

The plaintiff further prays for such order reliefs and remedies which this Honorable Court may deem just and equitable in the premises.

Dipolog City (for Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte), Philippines, June 27, 2016.

Tax Dedaration No.08-03-0016-08045 Property Identification No. 052.03.0016.021.12 (series 2017) An Agricultural Lot bounded on the North by Lot 11 (2150); on the East by Lot 11; on the South by Lot 02 (5366) SEC 022 and on the West by Provincial Road. Containing an area of 03826 hectare more or less located at Sibantang Talisayan, Misamis Oriental under Survey C-326-D; Lot No. 5367, in the name of Winstanley, Benidect (deceased) and administrator Olivia Winstanley (deceased wife).

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SINDANGAN ) S.S. PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE ) X-------------------------------/

Tax Declaration No.08-03-0016-08054 Property Identification No. 052.03.0016.022.07 (series 2017) An Agricultural Lot bounded on the North by Lot 07 (5360); on the East by Lot 09 (5356) 08; on the South by Lot 09, 06 and on the West by Lot 03 (5360) 06. Containing an area of 1.7723 hectare more or less located at Sibantang Talisayan, Misamis Oriental under Survey C-326-D; Lot No. 5358, in the name of Winstanley, Benidect (deceased) and administrator Olivia Winstanley (deceased wife). Notice of Sale on Execution of Real Property NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of said Order of Execution and in accordance with Rule 39 Section 18, of the Rules of Court, the Sheriff of Regional Trial Court- Office of the Clerk of Court, Medina, Misamis Oriental will or by deputy sell at. public auction to the highest bidder for CASH and in Philippine Currency. on June 07, 2017 at 10 o’clock in the morning or soon thereafter, at Regional Thal Court-Office of the Clerk of Court Building, Medina, Misamis Oriental the abovedescribed properties in order to satisfy said Order of execution, together with the interests, costs, sheriff’s fees and expenses of Sale.

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

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

Medina, Misamis Oriental, Philippines, April 03, 2017.

Tax Declaration No.08-03-0016-08043 Property Identification No. 052.03.0016.021.10 (series 2017) An Agricultural Lot bounded on the North by Lot 09 (5333) 07; on the East by Lot 07 (1068) Road; on the South by Lot 01 SEC 022 (5335) and on the West

by Lot 15 SEC 011 Barangay Mahayag. Containing an area of 1.3548 hectare more or less located at Sibantang Talisayan, Misamis Oriental under Survey C-326-D; Lot No. 5334, in the name of Winstanley, Benidect (deceased) and administrator Olivia Winstanley (deceased wife).

(SGD.) MICHAEL I. MONTEJO RTC-OCC,SHERIFF IV

MDN: Apr 19, 26 & May 3, 2017

(SGD.) ULDARICO M. MEJORADA II Counsel for the Plaintiff Extension Office : Judge Aricheta Bldg., Poblacion, Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte (Mobile No. 0909 755 3333) PTR NO. 521 2320 - January 13, 2016 Issued at the PTO, Zamboanga del Norte IBP Lifetime Membership No. 05972 Zamboanga del Norte Chapter ROLL OF ATTORNEY NO. 45665 MCLE Compliance Certificate No. V-0003542 Sept/08/2014

VERIFICATION AND CERTIFICATE OF NON-FORUM SHOPPING

I, CONSUELO LIRA CALAGO, of legal age, Filipino, widow, and presently a resident of Lira Compound, Barangay Poblacion, Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte, hereby state that:

I am the Complainant/Plaintiff in this Complaint;

I have caused the preparation of this Complaint and have supplied all the allegations contained therein;

I have read the contents and/or allegations contained in this Complaint which are all true and correct to our own knowledge and/or based on authentic records;

I hereby certify that I have not commenced any action or proceeding involving the same issues raised in the Complaint in the Sumpreme Court, the Court of Appeals, or any other tribunal or agency;

To the best of my knowledge and belief, no such action or proceeding is pending in the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, or any other tribunal or agency;

If I should learn that a similar action or proceeding has been filed or is pending before the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, or any other tribunal or agency, I undertake to report that fact within five (5) days therefrom to the Court where such initiatory pleading has been originally filed.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my signature this June 24, 2016 in the Municipality of Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte.

(SGD.) CONSUELO LIRA CALAGO Affiant

Senior Citizen ID No. SIN-05-645

Issued by the Office of the Senior Citizen Affairs (OSCA)

Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this June 24, 2016 at Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines, Affiant exhibited to me her Senior Identification Card for identification.

(SGD.) ULDARICO M. MEJORADA II

Notary Public

For the Municipalities of Jose Dalman,

Sindangan Siayan and Leon B. Postigo,

All in Zamboanga del Norte

Until December 31, 2016

PTR NO. 521 2320 - January 13, 2016 IBP Lifetime Membership No. 05972 Zamboanga del Norte Chapter Roll of Attorney No. 45665

DOC. NO. 38; PAGE NO. 08 ; BOOK NO._VII; SERIES OF 2016.

That defendant Joselito Lira could not be served with summons through personal or substituted service hence, plaintiff filed a Motion for Leave of Court to Effect Service of Summons by Publication which was granted by the Court pursuant to Section 15, 16 and 17, Rule 14 of the 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure in its Order dated December 6, 2016.

NOW THEREFORE, defendant is hereby summoned and required to file his answer within sixty (60) days from the date of the last publication of this Summons with the 3rd Municipal Circuit Trial Court, Sindangan-Siayan-Leon B. Postigo-Jose Dalman, Zamboanga del Norte, and in the event he fails to do so, plaintiff will take judgment against him and demand from this Court the reliefs and remedies prayed for in this Complaint.

Let this summons be published by the plaintiff at her expense in a newspaper of general circulation in the province of Zamboanga del Norte for three (3) consecutive weeks and a copy of the summons and order of the court be sent by registered mail to the last known address of the defendant.

WITNESS the Hon. NIMFA B. CARREON-PADAO, Presiding Judge of this Court, this 30th day of January, 2017 at Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines.

RAMON P. GARCIA Clerk of Court II

MDN: May 3, 10 & 17, 2017

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Despite the number of oppositors blocking her confirmation, President Rodrigo Duterte has reappointed her and expressed his trust in her capability as Environment chief.

In an interview, Sen. Panfilo Lacson, a CA member, said that it was difficult to say if the CA would come out with a decision on Lopez’s appointment Tuesday or Wednesday (May 2 or 3).

However, he said that a decision might be reached Tuesday as the CA would have to hold a confirmation hearing on Social Welfare Secreatry Judy Taguiwalo.

“Pwede ngayon, pwede tomorrow. But tomorrow medyo busy rin because of Secretary Judy Taguiwalo.

So depende ano mapagdecide namin. Kung ngayon na pagbotohan at least sa committee level (It can be today, it can be tomorrow.

But tomorrow we’ll be a bit busy because of Secretary Judy Taguiwalo. So it will depend on what we have decided. What the committee will vote for, that’s what the plenary will vote for),” Lacson said.

The CA will be following

a new three-strike rule on appointees which means that after a nominee is bypassed three times, he or she can no longer be considered.

Bad precedentfor future DENR chiefs Should the members of the Commission on Appointments (CA) vote to reject the nomination of Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Gina Lopez, it would set a bad precedent that would discourage future DENR heads from strictly enforcing environmental laws, especially with regard to mining.

According to Jaybee Garganera, National Coordinator of Alyansa Tigil Mina, should Lopez fail to get the nod of the CA, “anyone appointed DENR secretary will have no choice but to cozy up to the mining industry if he or she wants to get confirmed.”

“The mining industry is sending a really strong message in this confirmation battle of Secretary Lopez.

These mining giants are telling the President that they won’t tolerate a DENR chief who has the guts to stand up to them,” added Garganera, who explained that Lopez was facing rough

Republic of the Philippines City Civil Registrar’s Office City of Davao

In compliance with section e5 of R.A 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that MARGARITA AGUILAR MOLINA-MERCADO has filed with this office a petition for change of First name CFN-1107-2017 in the Child’s first name from “MARIA” to “MARGARITA” in the certificate of Live Birth of MARIA MOLINA who was born MAY 24, 1950 at DAVAO CITY and whose parents are DOMINGO MOLINA and ANUNSACION AGUILAR.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than May 12, 2017.

Issued on 24th day of APRIL, 2017 at Davao City.

(SGD.) ATTY. LEO ANTHONY R. BRACEROS

Cityl Civil Registrar MDN: Apr 26 & May 3, 2017

G e r r y A r a n c e s of t h e Center for Energy Ecolog y and Development, “is exactly why we need someone like Gina Lopez in the DENR.” “We need someone like Lopez, a DENR chief with integrity and political will at the DENR who will ensure strict compliance with our environmental laws,” added Arances.

“Because if the President is forced to appoint someone at the DENR who can be bought off, or someone who will wilt under the pressure of these mining companies, lalakas loob ng mga yan, and they will not be afraid to violate our laws.”

Members of the CA will

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 10th Judicial Region OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT Medina, Misamis Oriental -oOoHDMF (Pag-IBIG Fund) as rep. by it’s Branch Manager,

mortgagee,

-versus-

ROGER C. ABANGGAN,

mortgagor.

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EJF FILE NO. 363-M (2017) FOR: Extrajudicial Foreclosure of Real Estate Mortgage Under Act 3135, As Amended by Act 4118

SHERIFF’S NOTICE OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SALE

Upon extrajudicial, petition for sale under Act 3135, as amended by Act 4118, filed by the HDMF (Pag-IBIG Fund) as rep. by it’s Branch Manager, mortgagee, against ROGER C. ABANGGAN, mortgagor, with residence and postal address at Purok 3, Maanas, Medina, Misamis Oriental to satisfy the indebtedness of the mortgagor to the former in the amount of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY FOUR THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY SIX PESOS & 45/100 (P184,836.45) Philippine Currency, including interest due, penalties, and other charges as of January 18, 2017 plus all other expenses incurred in connection with this petition and sale, the undersigned RTC-OCC Sheriffs sell at Public Auction on JUNE 07, 2017 at 10:00 o’clock in the morning or soon thereafter at the Hall of Justice, RTC-OCC, Medina, Misamis Oriental to the highest bidder for cash and in Philippine Currency, the following property, with all improvements thereof to wit:

A PARCEL OF LAND, and all improvements thereon with LOT 1225-A,Psd-10-014229, being a portion of Lot 1225, Cad-347, Medina Cadastre situated in the Barrio of Maanas, Municipality of Medina, Province of Misamis Oriental, Island of Mindanao. Bounded on the SE., along lines 6-1-2¬3 by Lot 1225-B; on the SW, along line 3-4 by Lot 1225-I (Road Widening); on the NW., along line 4¬5 by Lot 1225-J, all of the subd plan Psd-10-014229., and on the NE., Along line 5-6 by Lot 1219, Cad-347, Medina Cad.

Beginning at a point marked “1” on plan being S., 15 deg., 04’E., 1873.74 m. from BLLM No. 1, Cad-347, Medina Cadastre. Thence:

N., 37 deg. 33’W, 12.99 m. to point 2; N., 53 deg. 10’E., 103.00 m. to point 5;

S., 53 deg. 09’W, 29.00 m. to point 3; S., 35 deg. 42’E., 17.19 In. to point 6;

N., 37 deg. 23’W, 4.00 m. to point 4; S., 53 deg. 19’W, 73.46 m. to point of beginning; Containing an Area of ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY SIX (1,376) Square meters more or less. All points referred to are indicated on the plan and marked on the ground as follows; Point 5 by old BL cyl. Conc. Mons. 15X60cm and the rest by PS cyl.

Conc. Mons. 15X40cm., Bearings true; date of original survey, April 19,1961, and that of the subdivision May 15,1990, executed by Olegario S. Valles, Geodetic Engineer and approved on January 09, 1991.

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

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

Medina, Misamis Oriental, March 21, 2017.

(SGD.) MICHAEL I. MONTEJO

RTC-OCC,SHERIFF IV

ANNEX “B” Publication Notice R.A. 10172 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC N/A CCE-0018-2017

sailing in the CA because she is the first DENR Secretary who has taken a “zero tolerance approach” to violations committed by mining companies.

“Most people in her position would ease up on the mining companies after these miners made it clear that they have the resources and the support of politicians needed to block her confirmation. Many would have made compromises to secure their appointment,” lamented Garganera.

That Lopez continued to go full throttle on her campaign to hold mining companies accountable despite these overt threats to her appointment, said

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 22619

Notice of publication

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24 APRIL 2017

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Republic of the Philippines City Civil Registrar’s Office City of Davao

(SGD.) GERARDO D. JURADO

Municipal Civil Registrar

(SGD.) ATTY. LEO ANTHONY R. BRACEROS

Cityl Civil Registrar MDN: Apr 26 & May 3, 2017

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CFN - CCE - CCE-0017-2017 DIVISORIA BRANCH Atty. Erasmo B. Damasing Bldg., #61 Don A. Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 857-3631

CAMIGUIN BRANCH B. Aranas St., Poblacion, Mambajao, Camiguin Tel. # (088) 387-0491

LAPASAN BRANCH Lapasan Hi-way, Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 231-6739

CORRALES BRANCH Corrales Ave., Cagayan de Oro City

CARMEN BRANCH Vamenta Blvd.,Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 231-2011

SHERIIF’S NOTICE OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SALE

Upon extrajudicial petition for sale under Act 3135, as amended by Act 4118, filed by the YUSAY CREDIT AND FINANCE CORPORATION (YCFC), mortgagee, against MAYE G. GUMAPO, mortgagor, with residence and postal address at Daffodil Street, Green Village, Zone 3, Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental to satisfy the indebtedness of the mortgagor to the former in the amount of TWO HUNDRED FIFTY SIX THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY SEVEN PESOS & 14/100 (P256,467.14) Philippine Currency, including interest due, penalties, and other charges as of MARCH 25, 2017 plus 25% of Attorney’s fees and all other expenses incurred in connection with this petition and sale, the undersigned RTC-OCC Sheriff’s sell at Public Auction on JUNE 07, 2017 at 10:00 o’clock in the morning or soon thereafter at the Hall of Justice, RTC-OCC, Medina, Misamis Oriental to the highest bidder for cash and in Philippine Currency, the following property with all improvements thereof to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 42854 A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 17-C-3-E-1 Psd-10-021046, being a portion of Lot 17-C-3-E, Psd-104319-018608) and all improvements thereon situated in the Barrio of North Poblacion, Municipality of Medina, Province of Misamis Oriental, Island of Mindanao. Bounded on the NE., along lines 1-2 by Lot 17-C-3-E-26 (Pathway 6.50m. Wide); of the subdivision plan Psd-10-021046, on the SE., along line 2-3 by Lot 17-C-3-G, Psd-104319-018608 (road lot 10.00 m. wide)., on the SW, along line 3-4 by Lot 17-C-3-E-2, of the subdivision plan Psd-10-021046., and on the NW, Along line 4-1 by Lot 17-C-3-C, Psd-104319-0186608.

Beginning at a point marked “1” on plan being N., 14 deg., 40W, 458.48 m. from BLLM No. 1, Cad-347, Medina Cadastre. Thence:

S., 19 deg. 16’E., 26.8.0 m. to point 2; N., 19 deg. 15W, 18.57 m. to point 4;

S., 74 deg. 22’W, 13.00 m. to point 3; N., 41 deg. 01’E., 14.93 m. to point of beginning;

Containing an Area of TWO HUNDRED NINETY FOUR (294) Square meters more or less. All points referred to are indicated on the plan and marked on the ground by PS cyl. Conc. Mons. 15X40cm., Bearings true; date of original survey, November-December 16, 1931, and that of the subdivision September 25, 1993, executed by Olegario S. Valles, Geodetic Engineer and approved on August 31, 1994.

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

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

Medina, Misamis Oriental, April 11, 2017.

MICHAEL I. MONTEJO RTC-OCC, SHERIFF IV

MDN: Apr 19, 26 & May 3, 2017

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Agusan del Norte City/Municipality: Butuan City

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CCE-0102-2017 (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 JENELISA J. YATAN 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 KENNETH JAGMOC, who was born on 11 August 2001 at Nongnong, Butuan City and whose parents are JENELISA OSORIO JAGMOC and NISSAN OBEDENCIO YATAN. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 10 May 2017.

(SGD.) JUDITH ALVIZO-CALO, LlB, MPA

City Civil Registrar MDN: Apr 26 & May 3, 2017

ANNEX “B” Publication Notice R.A. 10172

CDO MAIN BRANCH P & J Lim Bldg., Tiano Brothers Kalambagohan Sts., Tel. # (08822) 727-829 * Telefax # (088) 856-1947

YUSAY CREDIT AND FINANCE EJF NO. 365-M (2017) CORPORATION (YCFC),

mortgagee, FOR:

-versus- Extrajudicial Foreclosure of

Real Estate Mortgage under MAYE G. GUMAPO, Act 3135, As Amended by Act

4118

mortgagors.

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Notice of Publication In compliance with section e5 of R.A 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that ANALISA M. SINASAP-FERMO has filed with this office a petition for change of First name CFN-0943-2017 in the Child’s first name from “SALLY” to “ANALISA” in the certificate of Live Birth of SALLY M. SINASAP who was born November 24, 1969 at DAVAO CITY and whose parents are SAMSON SINASAP and LYDIA MONTES.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than April 29, 2017.

Issued on 19th day of APRIL, 2017 at Davao City.

have called on CA members to reject the appointment of Lopez. A report from Azer N. Parrocha of the Philippine News Agency

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 10th Judicial Region OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT Medina, Misamis Oriental -o0o-

Publication Notice R.A. 10172

In compliance to 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 DENDIE SANDAL SALCEDO has filed with this Office a petition for correction of entry sex/gender from “MALE” TO “FEMALE” and the child’s middle name and mother’s last name from “NERVEDA” to “NERVIDA” in the Certificate of Live Birth of DENDIE NERVEDA SANDAL who was born on 30 JANUARY 1978 in Kadingilan, Bukidnon whose parents are FRANCISCO SANDAL and MATELDE NERVEDA.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written Opposition not later than 08 MAY 2017.

MDN: Apr 26 & May 3, 2017

take up the confirmation of Lopez on May 2.

The mining industry has voiced displeasure with the choice of the President, and

Date:

24 APRIL 2017

Publication Notice R.A. 10172

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Agusan del Norte City/Municipality: Butuan City

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CCE-084-2017 (R.A. 10172)

In compliance to 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 NIDA MARIQUIT has filed with this Office a petition for Change of sex from “MALE” TO “FEMALE” and father’s first name from “RECHARD” to “RICHARD” in the Certificate of Live Birth of MARCHIE BANCACO MARIQUIT who was born on 21 MARCH 2002 in Kadingilan, Bukidnon whose parents are RECHARD 0. MARIQUIT and NIDA L. BANCACO.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written Opposition not later than 08 MAY 2017.

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 LAURENCE BUQUE CALAGUI 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 LAURENCE BUQUE CALAGUI, who was born on 1 June 1989 at Nangka Village, Bancasi, Butuan City and whose parents are SUSAN LABITA BUQUE and MARVELISO BASSIG CALAGUI. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 10 May 2017.

(SGD.) GERARDO D. JURADO

Municipal Civil Registrar

(SGD.) JUDITH ALVIZO-CALO, LlB, MPA

City Civil Registrar

MDN: Apr 26 & May 3, 2017

MDN: Apr 26 & May 3, 2017

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opinionated label. Does Cagayan de Oro, a city that is lauded as the gateway to Northern Mindanao where people from neighboring regions visit for its unique heritage or immigrate for better economic or familial opportunities, deserve to be called “toxic”? Perhaps it is for those who lived through unpleasant experiences in the city. But it’s not fair to generalize the city as a whole by the experiences of a few.

Moreover, CDO, apart from the fumes emanating from the pipes of occasional vehicles (as expected in an urbanized city), emits no toxicity in terms of livelihood, arts and literature, and youth empowerment. To mention a few: the CDO-born Dire Husi Initiative commits to rehabilitate drug dependents, stowaways, and juvenile delinquents through tribal arts and making a living out of handicrafts and performances; the Nagkahiusang Manunulat sa Cagayan de Oro (NAGMAC) aims to fill in the pages of Philippine literature by the works of Kagay-anon poets, fictionists, essayists, and literary artists; and the Oro Youth Development Council is composed of youth leaders who handle the initiative to address the concerns of the youth community.

But to consider fairness is to also look into the situation of the one who labelled it. The choice of words may have been wrong, but beneath a statement is a deeper reason unknown to some. It’s not entirely right to judge a person based on a single fault, because after all, everyone can be flawed.

Hate is primarily a flaw.

Ever yone can learn about what happened to journalists and politicians during the national elections last year, particularly on social media where attacks have become rampant and conflicting views turned into cases of cyber bullying. Social media can be a venue for connection and communication, but is also one for expression which may divide interpretations and impressions.

It is a universal right for everyone to be entitled to their opinions, but that privilege does not exempt anyone from ethics.

Social media ethics involve responsibility. Post what you know and share what you feel, but always be reminded that everything done has its consequences.

Free speech has that, too.

But despite its freedom, it has its costs.

The host knew of it after she called the nurses lazy.

The journalist did, too, after he lambasted professionals who waited tables and sold in supermarkets as demeaning. The editor could have chosen the right words to say about the photographer, and the same should have gone with the

recent incident. The intention can be acceptable, but the way it is being conveyed must involve responsibility.

The value should also be practiced by the ones who reacted.

It is a need to be reminded that many do not share the likeness of mind or the unity of thought.

Mindless expressions, as well as aggressive reactions are among the downsides found on social media.

They can be more toxic that the fumes from vehicular pipes.

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and Liza also signed a historic agreement with the Sports Foundation of Papua New Guinea allowing “Elorde Gym” to train boxers in that country.

-oooC HA R M , C ON F I DENCE, APPROACHABILITY TYPIFIES LIZA: Liza is also credited of having convinced Sen. Manny Pacquiao to join Rotary International, first as an ordinary club member, and later on, as the charter president of a newly-organized club, the Rotary Club of Manila Premiere. This Rotary Club has just been organized this year, yet it has already chalked up many firsts in Rotary service.

I will not be surprised if Liza also had a hand in Pacquiao’s giving some US$250,000.00 cash donation to the Rotary Foundation this year, which made him a member of the highly elite and totally exclusive Arch Klump Society of Rotary International.

Only Rotarians who have given a cash donation of US250,000.00 in any given year can become members of this group.

I am sure it wouldn’t be difficult picturing Liza as the top Rotarian someday of District 3810 of Rotary International, which covers Manila, Pasay City, Cavite, and Occidental Mindoro.

Surely, she exudes charm, confidence, and total approachability as a Rotary leader, which is very much unlike other pretenders who already assume an air of snobbishness even if they are absolutely nothing yet!

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said Fr. Edwin Gariguez, Executive Secretary of the National Secretariat for Social Action (NASSA)/ Caritas Philippines.

Wednesday, May 3, 2017 He noted that they are against the mining activity since it destroys the environment.

“We have been advocating to stop or open pit mining because it practically deforest the mining areas, and many watershed ecosystems are being destroyed causing flooding, erosion,” he said The Catholic priest added that such activity also affects the people.

“Farmers are affected and so as the indigenous peoples,” Gariguez said.

On Thursday, Lopez banned the open-pit method of mining for copper, gold, silver and complex ores nationwide.

Open-pit is defined as an excavation or cut made on the surface of the ground for the purpose of extracting ore and which is open to the surface for the duration of the mine’s life. (Ferdinand G. Patinio/PNA)

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cover “open-pit method of mining for copper, gold, silver and complex ores.”

She, however, clarified that quarrying will not be covered by the ban, as such method of extraction would be regulated, A quarry is an open-pit mine that produces building materials and dimension stones, such as granite, marble and limestone, among others.

According to the environment chief, open-pit mining “is a financial liability, poses risks to host communities and kills the economic potential of the community.”

“I’d rather put a policy to ban it (open-pit mining) now that we do not have the technology for it yet,” Lopez said.

Lopez also noted that most mining disasters in the country were due to the tailings spills associated with open pit mining.

The history of Philippine mining, she added, would show that most open pits have ended up as “perpetual liabilities,” causing adverse effects to the environment because of the level of acidity in those areas.

Lopez issued the open pit mining ban days before she would again face the Commission on Appointments (CA) on May 2. The CA has not confirmed her appointment as secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).

Lopez drew controversy following her decision to close down 23 mines and scrap 75 mining contracts across the country.

Peliño-Golle expressed hopes, however, that this time, the CA will confirm Lopez as DENR secretary.

She described Lopez’s open pit mining ban as a big leap to save the environment from the claws of mining operations.

If mining is allowed to continue, the government must ensure that environmental protection is put in

place, said Peliño-Golle, adding that mining must also benefit local communities and the country’s economy, and not just mainly the investors.

Lopez said the destructive nature and its potential for a disaster were the main reasons why she decided to impose a ban on open pit mining.

In the Philippines, the ban on open-pit mining was first adopted by the provincial government of South Cotabato in June 2010, which hosts the largest undeveloped copper and gold reserve in Southeast Asia, in the municipality of Tampakan.

The proponent of the Tampakan project, Sagittarius Mines, Inc. (SMI), plans to excavate the minerals using the open pit method.

Based on SMI’s study, open pit is the most feasible method to mine mineral as they are near the earth’s surface.

SMI has criticized the open pit ban in South Cotabato, saying it will employ “responsible mining in extracting the minerals.”

(MindaNews)

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“Yung (ILO Convention) 151, has a bearing on public employees na dapat wala na ring contractual, wala ring casual, wala ring job orders. Now, the President said he will adopt yung ILO convention 151, and then he will refer it to Senate for ratification,” he said.

Once ratified by the Senate, he said, a law has to be passed to give domestic effect to the Convention.

(It is the Executive Department that either ratifies or accedes to a treaty such as the ILO Convention.

Ratification means a state is among the signatories to a treaty. Accession means a state is not a signatory to a treaty but accepts the opportunity to become part of such treaty. In either case, under the 1987 Constitution, the Executive Department is required to submit the treaty to the Senate for the concurrence of at least two-thirds of its members for it to become valid and effective. – Ed.) Part II, Article. 4, of the Convention states: “Public employees shall enjoy adequate protection against acts of anti-union discrimination in respect of their employment”.

Article 5 provides that “protection shall apply more particularly to make the employment of public employees subject to the condition that they shall not join or shall relinquish membership of a public employees’ organization; cause the dismissal of or otherwise prejudice a public employee by reason of membership of public employees’ organization or because of participation in the normal activities such an organization.”

Part 4, Art. 7 sets procedures for determining

terms and conditions of employment. It provides for methods that “will allow representatives of public employees to participate in the determination of these matters.”

Duterte said he will sign an executive order “directing the strict implementation of existing laws against ENDO (end of contract) and laboronly contracting.”

But the president appealed to workers to give his administration time to fulfill his campaign promise to put an end to contractualizaton, emphasizing it cannot be implemented easily since they are still in process of reconciling what to do with businesses that are seasonal in nature.

“I say now, I stand firm in my conviction to end ENDO. The Labor Code guarantees all workers have the right to security of tenure. This has to be strictly enforced,” he said. (Antonio L. Colina IV/MindaNews)

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DepEd Veruela and 26IB for choosing the municipality to be the recipient of said program that benefited her constituents especially the children and young adult who cannot afford to go to hospital for circumcision expenses.

Lt. Colonel Pagayon, commanding officer of 26IB, said “that the program is timely and appropriate the summer season and nonschool days. It was a chance to avail freeservices beneficial to the young males of the municipality as this had been part of the physical/ mechanical hygiene practice. …

“Ito ay isang konretong batayan na ang kasundaluhan ng 26IB at 401st Infantry Brigade sa pangunguna ni Colonel Cristobal N Zaragoza katuwang ang ibat-ibang stakeholders na patuloy sa pagsasagawa ng mga programa para sa mga kababayan natin lalo na sa mga mas nangangailangan” he added.

The safe and secured distribution of school items was facilitated by the representatives of GMA KAPUSO headed by Miss Didit Nocum and 26IB personnel headed by 2Lt Romel N Arnado, CMO Officer with

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the elements of Tactical Operations Group 10 of the Philippine Airforce.

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as well as the purchase of new machinery and equipment. Minor modifications, on the other hand, implies that continuous practice with minor innovations may lead to productivity improvements.

Meanwhile, imitation pertains to replication of processes and products that is commonly practiced in the market today.

The fourth method means combining knowledge, technical skills, and cumulative learning processes to be able to create a new product.

The PIDS study, citing Arundel et al., noted that low- to medium-tech firms are more likely to adapt modification and incremental changes to products and processes, and application of tacit knowledge.

Based on their interviews, del Prado and Rosellon observed that the firms have innovated by upgrading their production processes to keep up with the product style and standards of customers. They are also deeply involved in the production process by providing and sharing their own ideas to develop the product.

Furthermore, they conclude that firms can upgrade their products and processes even with no R&D department in place, by venturing on other products.

Hiring appropriate personnel who can perform the required tasks and acquiring new machinery and technologies are also important factors. In addition, owners and managers also play a big role as they are the ones who decide if innovation is among the priorities of the company.

Finally, the study suggested that low-tech firms, and the country in general, must be exposed to an environment or culture of innovation through opportunities for technological and knowledge transfer or sharing (both locally and internationally), and have easy access to various trainings to encourage them to innovate beyond their R&D units.

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