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Masons holds 103 ANCOM 2019 in CDO rd

103rd Annual Communication of The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippines held at Limketkai Center, Cagayan de Oro City. Photo

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AN expected five thousand Filipino Masons from all over the country gather in Cagayan de Oro City, kicking off their 4-day yearly convention, from April 24 to 27, 2019.

Called the “103rd Annual Communication (ANCOM 2019),” the meeting opens amid ceremonial pomp.

Mayor Oscar Moreno delivers the welcome address, while Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara, who is a See MASONS, page 11

An Installment of Heaven

Seduced by Secret Sins

Deputy Grand Master RW Agapito S. Suan Jr.

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Unruffled

Free and Accepted Masons: men of good deeds

The City Mayor Oscar S. Moreno giving his welcome remarks.

Deputy Grand Master RW Agapito S. Suan Jr., Grand Master of Masons in the Philippines MW Romeo S. Momo and Senator Sonny Angara, Guest Speaker.

Misto – An Art-Ful Blend of Authentic International Flavors at Seda Centrio

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On Marawi rehab:

Duterte statement drew mixed reactions

By DIVINA M. SUSON Correspondent

MARAWI City--Some local residents have expressed mixed reactions over the statement by President Rodrigo Duterte that he would let “rich residents” and “businessmen” fully restore the warravaged city.

“I don’t think that I should be spending for their buildings. Hindi ako maggagasto ng ano (I will not spend anything, the people there have the money),” said Duterte as he admitted that he “doesn’t think he’s ready” to rebuild Marawi to its state before the 2017 siege.

Drieza Lininding of the Moro Consencus Group and an IDP from Barangay Marinaut West in the most affected area (MAA), said the recent statement of the president is both a “welcome development” and a “sad news”.

“But it is mostly sad.

Welcomed development in a sense that finally he put an end to speculations whether he will keep his promise or not to restore the destroyed houses in MAA,” Lininding said in his post to his social media account.

He said he has been trusting that Duterte will keep his promise when the siege was still ongoing saying “Itatayo ko ang mga bahay n’yo” (I will rebuild your houses).

“The question is, if he will not spend a penny for our houses, will he allow us then to return so we can start to rebuild or repair what is left of our houses?”

He asked.

In a consultation-dialogue of the Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) with the IDPs in March, Housing Secretary Eduardo Del Rosario, the TFBM Chair, asked for the IDP’s patience because the gov-

ernment has been keeping its commitment to rebuild and rehabilitate Marawi City which was destroyed during the five-month war against the ISIS-inspired Mauve group in May 2017.

Del Rosario said the clearing of the unexploded ordnances will finish on August 30 and the debris management on November 30, this year.

Residents of Barangays Tolali and Daguduban, which are in Sector 1, will be allowed to come back and start rebuilding their houses by June this year.

‘Abandoned’ Lininding said he felt sad that after waiting and hoping for almost two years, they have come to the point where the government is abandoning them on their own, it became worse when the president continues to blame them for the government’s lapses which is the failure of intelligence

sciences Bureau (MGB) - Region 10, the local office of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Task Force Kalikasan of the city government of Iligan.

On Monday, Atty. Leo Zaragoza, city administrator of Iligan, said the LGU requested the MGB to check on the barge named “Manila” after a resident reported that it has been gathering sands from the waters of Iligan Bay. Businessman Richard

Lim said it was first spotted few kilometers from his resort two weeks ago.

Last week, it was transferred off Sta. Filomena waters with distance only about 15 to 20 meters from the shore.

Another resident, who requested not to be named, said he was alarmed by the vessel’s presence even if it did not produce noise and or wastes of the sea.

“But I am worried because if it is true that it

Govt allays fear of residents over stranded vessel

By DIVINA M. SUSON Correspondent

THE city government of Iligan, through the City Environment and Management Office (CEMO), found no illegal activities of the barge remained anchored at Iligan Bay, near Purok San Juan in Barangay Sta. Filomena since three weeks ago.

This was found out during the inspection inside the vessel on Tuesday (April 23) by the composite team of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Mines and Geo-

See FEAR, page 11

gathering.

“Until now, there is no closure of what really transpired during the siege and how it happened. Many people still hold the narrative of PRRD as truth that Marawi residents allowed and coddled the ISIS terrorists as if we are the one in charge of our city’s security.

The last time we check, it’s his soldiers who manned the checkpoints, but where are they when the ISIS came?”

Lininding asked.

It is insensitive for the “sitting President” to say such statement according to Lininding.

While there are many businesses and establishments in Marawi before the siege, all of those were razed to the grounds during the siege.

Rant, bluff Another Marawi resident Aslani Toti Montila, executive director of a civil society organization Siyap

Ko Pagtaw, Inc., said he was disappointed when he heard the president with that statement, but he still believes that Duterte will keep on his words saying he will rebuild their homes.

“I take it (the statement) as just one of his rants and bluffs since the TFBM is still committed for the rehab.

Though he might mean private properties ang hindi pakikialamang ayusin, I am still hopeful that congress and senate will be reasonable enough to consider our plight and pass the Reparation Bill,” Montila said in an interview.

He hopes to go back home in ground zero by December 2021.

“We all know that broken promises will lead to disappointment that might lead again to extremism,” Montila said.

Regretful statement Zia Alonto Adiong, Autonomous Region in Muslim

Mindanao Assemblyman, said it is regrettable to hear the president’s pronouncement because it does not coincide the efforts of the TFBM and all other agencies concerned, including private partners and local government units, that continue to work for the rebuilding of the Islamic City.

But other that the president’s statement, he is more concerned if the on-going reconstruction activities, started by the collection and management of debris from the ruins, paralleled with the continuing efforts to put up both temporary and permanent shelters for the qualified IDPs stops.

“But we are still hopeful that Marawi will not be left behind as it is the obligation of every state to assist her citizens who are in despair,” Adiong said.

The city government of Iligan, through the City Environment and Management Office (CEMO) found no illegal activities of the barge remained anchored in Iligan Bay, near Purok San Juan in Barangay Sta. Filomena since three weeks ago, during their inspection, Tuesday morning (April 23). The presence of the vessel alarmed residents fearing it is collecting sands in the area. Photo by Divina Suson

Comelec to use satellite in South Cotabato polls

GENERAL Santos City--The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in South Cotabato has set contingency measures for areas with limited telecommunication signals to prevent possible delays in the transmission of results in the May 13 local and national midterm elections.

Dorothy Losa, Election Officer III of ComelecSouth Cotabato, said in a briefing they have requested from their central office the provision of broadband global area network or BGAN satellite systems for polling centers that don’t have stable telecommunicaVice President Leni Robredo (4th from left, front row) poses with her supporters following the launching of Ahon Laylayan Koalisyon at Xavier University gymnasium tion signals.

She said the BGAN sysCagayan de Oro City on Wednesday. Photo by Gerry Lee Gorit

tems will facilitate access to communication signals via satellite for the vote counting machines (VCM) that will be deployed in election precincts.

The VCMs will mainly

use the subscriber identification module or Sim cards of leading telecommunication companies Globe and Smart, she said. In case Globe or Smart will fail in See USE, page 11

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PAHIBALO SA TANANG KATAWHAN Gipahibalo ang tanan nga ang operasyon sa “ Peryahan Games or Peryahan ng Bayan” nga gidumala sa Globaltech Mobile Online Corporation nga kani WALAY PAGTUGOT UG ILIGAL sumala sa mga sunod nga rason: 1. Ang Deed of Authority (DOA) EXPIRED na niadtong March 31,2016.

2. Walay pagtugot o walay si bisan kinsa man ang gitugutan sa PCSO nga mag operate o magdumala sa Peryahan sa asa mang dapit sa nasud human mo expired ang pagtugot sa PCSO ngadto sa Globaltech’s sa ilang Deed of Authority.

3. Ubos sa pagpadala sa mga halin ngadto sa PCSO sa panahong gipahigayon ang experimental test run nga mikabat sa P506 million apil na ang silot bayranan taman adtong January 23,2019.

4. Ang Peryahan games nga tikets ug resebo wala ginahimo o wala mugnaa para gamiton sa mobile handheld terminals sumala sa gikasabutan sa PCSO ubos sa “ Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) ug ang DOA. 5. Mao ra kini ang mga dula o games nga gitugutan sa PCSO subay sa ilang experimental test run: a. Hulog Holen b. Lucky Tres-Standard and Sum Side Bet c. Throw Coins Main Game

Piro, kani nga mga dula o games wala na dulaa. Hinoon, ang Peryahan games nga susama o pariha sa Small Town Lottery (STL) nga dula ug bets gikuha gamit ang paper betslips o papel nga mga pusta sukwahi sa IRR ug busa walay pagtugot o iligal.

6. Kani nga dula kinahanglan nga dulaon pinaagi sa localized draws sumala sa gitudlo sa PCSO ug sa gitugutan lamang nga draw courts. Ang dula dumalahon sa mga kawani sa PCSO uban sa tabang sa kawani sa Globaltech. Hinoon, pwede ra nga ang kawani sa Globaltech ang mupahigayon sa dula bisan paman wala ang personahe nga taga PCSO. Si bisan Kinsa man ang madakpan nga muapil ani nga mga iligal nga kalihokan paagi man sa suporta pinansyal, operasyon, pagtaya, ug pagdumala sa Peryahan Games o bisan unsang buhat direkta o dili direkta nga may kalabutan gikan niinin pagahuptan isip kriminal ug mag atubang sa silot ubos sa Republic Act 9287 “ An Act Increasing the Penalties for Illigal Numbers Games , Amending Certain Provisions of Presidential Decree No. 1602, and for Other Purposes and other applicable laws.

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Seduced by Secret Sins

“If a relationship has to it is known as “The High be a secret, you should not Bridge.” be in it.”

But something happened that destroyed the bridge THIS is true of our secret and made it necessary for sins. We may think that officials to condemn it. it’s just a small offense and A tiny birch seed, caught nobody will find out. We by a gust of wind, dropped believe we are clever enough into a small crevice above to conceal our sin, and con- the keystone. It lodged untinue deriving pleasure from noticed between the cement. it. But sin has a way of Before long it germinated. exposing itself. When we Soon it was a young sapling, least expect it, something but still nobody saw it. As will happen to reveal our it grew into a tree, its roots secret in all its ugliness. A went deep into the mortar. sin is a sin, whether done Eventually it began to loosen in private or before the eyes and crack the masonry, so of the world. that the bridge was severely Let me share this story damaged. with you.

The bridge that had In the Scottish highlands defied violent storms and is an old bridge that spans a supported the weight of wild waterfall. Its structure marching armies, finally is so massive, and it rises so succumbed to the tenacious high above the canyon that roots of a tree. It had to be

closed and condemned. It was conquered by a small seed.

So too in our life. One little hidden sin can weaken the foundation of a person’s character and be the cause of his downfall.

This is what happened to King David, the man after God’s own heart. After a stealthy look at a bathing Bathsheba, he was seduced, and overtaken by a deluge of sins. His attempt of a cover-up took all of his energies, and simply led to more sins and pain. From immorality, to murder, to unrelenting self-reproach, and to a terrible guilt over his break from God. He said to the Lord, “When I kept silent about my sin, my body wasted away through my groaning all day long.

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For day and night, your hand was heavy upon me.

My vitality was drained away as with the fever heat of a scorching day.”

What kind of a miserable life is this? Many of us have been through varying degrees of this disgraceful experience. Many are still burning in this hell hole, unable to muster the strength to crawl out. The seduction of secret sins hold them relentlessly in an iron grip.

The fear of being found out will drain you and eat you alive. Your resources and energy will be used in See SINS, page 11

Unruffled

Free and Accepted Masons: men of good deeds

The purpose of life is not only to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.

— Ralph Waldo Emerson BEING honorable, compassionate and always on the go for making a difference are what define a true Mason.

And the thousands who are now in town for the 103rd Annual Communications of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippines set April 25-27, 2019 at The Atrium of Limketkai Center speak well of how dedicated these virtuous men are.

Known to be the country’s largest gathering of Masons, Ancom 2019 defi-

nitely makes Cagayan de Oro alive as local hotels were frantic to accommodate these guests from all over the country and abroad.

The last time the city hosted the ANCOM was in 2009 where delegates brought along their families and friends and brought back with them Cagayan de Oro’s poetry of charm and beauty like no other.

Being true to its commitment to help build a community of decent men, the Free and Accepted Masons has thrived and remained resilient amid the many tests of a masonic life.

Always active on the ground, these men of diverse backgrounds work in unison in building inclusive communities through collaboration and sustained partnerships with various

players of development.

More than ever, Masons are part of a close-knit community and therefore they are always in the forefront of extending help and support to the people it cared about.

Guided by a catchphrase most appropriate this summer ‘ We shall build a House and I will establish His crown forever,’ this year’s Ancom finds it easy to get so wrapped up in helping others whenever it can primarily because of the solid commitment of its dynamic members.

With a battery of distinguished guests and speakers, this year Ancom which started yesterday, mirrors how unity in diversity works so well to advance progress, peace and development in all fronts – the Masonic

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way.

No doubt, this Ancom 2019 whose attendance has swelled the iconic Limketkai Center could be another opportunity for all Masons to prove once again that in unity there in strength.

Notably, Masons are guided so well with this line: ‘to make better men out of good men, strengthening his character, improving his moral and spiritual outlook and broadening his mental horizon’.

As an organization of business and professional people committed to make a difference, Masons encourage high ethical standards See DEEDS, page 11

The CYNOSURE

Cagayanons restless over impending water rates hike

LATELY, the people of Cagayan de Oro are apprehensive as stories started circulating about the possible increase of the water rates in May this year.

While the humor remains unsubstantiated, the restless residents are now questioning the propriety of the agreement between the Cagayan De Oro Water District (COWD) and the Metro Pacific Water Investment Corp. Manuel “Manny” V. Pangilinan is the Chair of the MPWIC. Looking back, on August 14, 2017, the MPWIC, a subsidiary of the Metro Pacific Investment Corp.

(MetroPac) signed a joint venture agreement with the COWD for the formation of a joint venture company to undertake the supply of bulk treated water that would address the requirements of Cagayan de Oro City.

On March 21, 2017, the COWD awarded the 100 million-litter per day bulk water project to Metro Pacific. The project has a term of 30 years (renewable for another 20 years), which would supply a 100MLD of treated bulk water to COWD. Take a look, on August 14, 2017, the Cagayan De Oro Bulk Water Inc. (COBI)

became the bulk water supplier for Cagayan De Oro City. What is COBI? Where did COBI come from? Does it mean that the COWD entered into an agreement with COBI on the same day that it entered an agreement with the MPWIC? In this case, many have cast suspicion about the transactions between the COWD, the MPWIC and the COBI. One of the most vocal was lawyer James Judith who described the transaction as “manipulated.”

In a statement released to a local daily newspaper two years ago, Judith said that the COWD officials

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knew all along about the contract entered into by and between MPWIC and Rio Verde Water Consortium (RVWCI) in 2015.

According to Judith, the supposed tripartite agreement between COWD, RVWCI, and MPWIC in 2015 “predated” the joint venture agreement between MPWIC and COWD, signed in 2017.

In other words, the operations and management of Rio Verde might have been taken over by the MPWIC See RATES, page 9

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7 nabbed in ‘drug den’ raid in GenSan GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- Joint anti-drug operatives dismantled an alleged drug den and arrested seven suspected drug pushers in an operation in a village here on Wednesday night.

Naravy Duquiatan, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)-Region 12 director, said Thursday the drug den was found follow-

ing an entrapment around 9:30 p.m. at a house in Purok Changco 2A, Barangay Bawing.

She said the buy-bust operation mainly targeted suspected pusher Rean Makilid alias Rey Anne, who was tagged as the owner and maintainer of the drug den.

Duquiatan said PDEA-12

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elements, who were backed by personnel from the city police, was able to purchase a sachet of suspected shabu worth P500 from the suspect.

In a subsequent search, she said the operatives recovered several plastic sachets containing about 10 grams of shabu worth See RAID, page 11

Miral’s killing not election-related - Destura THE shooting death of Napaliran, Balingasag, Misamis Oriental barangay chairman Claver Miral is not electionrelated.

This was confirmed Wednesday (April 24) by Misamis Oriental provincial police director Col. Rolando Destura during a press conference here in Cagayan de Oro City.

Destura said that based on their initial probe, police are already tracking several persons of interest in his April 21 ambush-assassination but the suspected perpetrators are not connected to the rivals of the politicians he

is supporting.

Although barangay officials are deemed non-partisan, Miral is closely allied with Balingasag mayoral challenger Alexis Quina who is supporting the candidacy of first district congressional candidate Christian Unabia and reelectionist Gov. Yevgeny Vincente Emano of PaDayon Pilipino.

Destura refused to divulge to journalists though the circumstances behind the persons of interest that they are tracking.

“Amo pa kini ginasuta og maayo pero moingon ako sa inyo nga dili kini electionrelated,” he said.

Miral was on his way

home from nearby Jasaan municipality when he was waylaid by two motorcycleriding assailants at around 10:00 p.m. along the highway in Puntagorda, barangay Hermano in Balingasag.

The barangay chairman sustained five gunshot wounds in his chest and torso and was rushed to a hospital here in Cagayan de Oro City where he died.

In a press statement earlier, Emano called on authorities to immediately solve Miral’s killing, saying that murders like this have no place in the province which has already maintained a stable peace and order situation during his incumbency.

Filipino workers make up a major workforce in [Taiwan’s] large companies,” she said.

However, despite the country’s huge contribution to Taiwan’s labor force, Taiwan’s investment to the Philippines remains low compared to other Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, and Viet Nam. “Unfortunately, only about 3 percent of our total investments goes to the Philippines. About one-third of our total investments goes to Viet Nam. Why? [This is] because of the population and government. Less democratic governments tend to be more efficient,” Hsu explained.

But, with the Southbound Policy in full swing, Hsu expressed confidence that

will reap positive results.

“In recent years, the bilateral relations [between the two countries] have moved toward a full-fledged partnership and friendship [by] entering into broader areas of cooperation such as trade, investment, education, labor, and human resources, including tourism, and [now] smart agriculture or aqua-agriculture,” she said.

She also noted that the Philippines is currently Taiwan’s fourth largest partner in terms of trade volume next to Singapore, Malaysia, and Viet Nam. Meanwhile, Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) Chairman and Resident Representative Mr. Angelito Banayo expressed MECO’s commitment to assist Taiwanese companies

nesses in the Philippines.

“We want to position the Philippines as the gateway of Taiwan to markets identified in its new Southbound Policy and as a hub for its global market access strategies”, he said, adding that in December 2017, MECO and the Taiwan Economic Cultural Office signed a new bilateral investment protection and promotion agreement, the first among ASEAN countries, to lay a strong foundation for investments coming from Taiwan. He said that this partnership is making some great strides.

Banayo said that Wistron, a computer manufacturing outfit of Acer Inc., Taiwan’s biggest computer firm, which left the Philippines for China in 2010, has decided

By MARK FRANCISCO Correspondent

NFA Valencia, Bukidnon Procurement team led by SGOO WSII Rhodnalyn T. Maniawe goes to Sinayawan to procure palay from local farmers using the hauling truck provided by the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office-10 (DA, RFO-10).

DA-10 provided the office two (2) hauling trucks which are deployed in NFA Valencia and Malaybalay, Bukidnon to help the provincial office boost its palay procurement.

(Photo: SGOO WSII Rhodnalyn T. Maniawe)

NFA-10 braces self PH-Taiwan mutual economic ties remain strong THE Philippines contin- electronic parts [assembly] the economic ties between and investors who have for its new mandate ues to be a major source are from the Philippines. Taiwan and the Philippines plans of setting up busi-

THE National Food Authority in this region has since the passage into law of RA 11203 braced itself for massive local palay procurement at the maximum buying price of P20.40 (individual farmer) and P20.70 (farmers’ cooperative) per kilogram to ensure fulfillment of its mandate of buffer stocking.

RA 11203 or An Act Liberalizing the Importation, Exportation and Trading of Rice, Lifting for the Purpose the Quantitative Restrictions on Rice and for Other Purposes, has left the cereal agency with the lone function of ensuring the country’s buffer stocks for emergencies and calamities. As defined in the law’s Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), “buffer stock” refers to “the optimal level of rice inventory that

shall be maintained at any given time to be used for emergency situations and to sustain the disaster relief programs of the government during natural or manmade calamities.” This was emphasized recently in its regular assembly meeting with his employees by Engr.

Genaro Nunez, Jr., regional director of NFA Region 10.

Under this new law, NFA’s activities will be limited in sourcing its rice buffer stocking through local palay procurement. It will no longer be allowed to import this rice requirement from other countries.

NFA started implementing an additional P3.00 per kilogram Buffer Stocking Incentive (BSI) last October 2018 yet in its buying price over and above its See BRACES, page 11

of manpower for Taiwan’s electronics industry.

This is according to Dr. Kristy Hsu, director of the Taiwan ASEAN Studies Center at the Chung Hua Institution for Economic Research (CHIER), during a recent public symposium jointly organized by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies, Philippine APEC Study Center Network, and CHIER. Filipinos are currently the most important labor force in Taiwan’s technology companies, Hsu said.

“We have 122,000 Filipino workers in Taiwan.

If you look at the breakdown of sectors, you will find that Filipino workers have a unique presence in computer and electronics [technology]. More than 60 percent of foreign workers in

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Bong Go gets warm welcome from fellow Batangueños • pledges support for faster development of the province BATANGAS CITY -- The people of Batangas on Wednesday warmly received one of their own, former Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go, who traces his roots from the Tesoro clan of the province.

“Maraming salamat po sa napakainit na pagtanggap sa akin ng aking mga kapatid dito sa Batangas, sing-init po ng panahon.

Batangueno rin po ako dahil ang mga ninuno ko

ay galing dito sa Batangas at nag-migrate lang po sa Davao,” Go said after a motorcade around Batangas City.

“Iba po talaga pag nasa sariling bayan. Totoo ang kasabihan na there’s no place like home,” he added.

Aside from having his roots in the province, Go was also formally adopted

by Batangas as its own son.

In February this year, the governors of the provinces of Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon signed a

manifesto supporting Go’s Senate bid and declaring him an adopted son of CALABARZON region.

During the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) campaign rally at Batangas Sports Coliseum here, President Duterte rallied the Batangueños to support Go, the PDP-Laban senatorial ticket and their guest candidates.

The President noted that Go has proven his integrity all through the 21 years of service See WELCOME, page 9

Ayala to help rebuild 1,000 homes in Pampanga

MAKATI, Philippines – April 25, 2019 Ayala is committed to helping 1,000 of Pampanga’s hardest-hit families rebuild their homes which were destroyed by the 6.1-magnitude earthquake last April 22, 2019. Ayala continues to work closely with the local government to assist in rescue operations and in ongoing relief initiatives. It is also jumpstarting its rehabilitation efforts in agreement with the provincial government to deliver and distribute building materials.

Today, Ayala is providing 20,000 GI sheets and 20,000 pieces of plywood through Ayala Foundation (AFI), at the request of House Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Governor Lilia Pineda.

As of this morning, Ayala has begun transporting these materials to Guagua, Porac and Lubao and aims to complete delivery and distribution within the next few days.

“We feel that this assistance is most critical. It is absolutely imperative that we provide shelter for these 1,000 families that lost their homes in the earthquake. As in most disasters, it is the poor that is worst affected,” said Ayala Chairman & CEO Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala. “Ayala continues to support ongoing relief operations, and our resources are available for anything that Pampanga’s community may need.”

“This earthquake destroyed their homes because they were not built to quality structural standards. It’s

TUCP seeks mandatory disaster protocols for employees’ safety

important that we help them rebuild their homes now so they can also start rebuilding their lives,” shared Ayala President & COO Fernando Zobel de Ayala.

Immediately after the quake, Ayala Land (ALI) sent its Alviera and Makati Development Corporation (MDC) emergency response and safety teams to assist in rescue efforts in Porac, where the 4-storey Chuzon Supermarket collapsed, trapping and killing many.

MDC deployed heavy equipment to assist in the rescue and in road clearing operations.

See AYALA, page 9

MANILA -- It is high time to set mandatory workplace emergency protocol standards for rank-andfile workers in light of scores of employers who refused to evacuate their employees and maintained a business as usual attitude in the immediate aftermath of the earthquake last Monday, leaders of the Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) said.

Raymond Mendoza, TUCP president, said there are no existing government mandatory standards that address this very important aspect of workplace safety and health particularly during emergency situations such as earthquake, fire and other disasters happening in the workplace.

“Because there are no specific mandatory guidelines regarding such life and death scenario, there is a very urgent need to create a regulation or mandatory policy standards protocols now that protects the workers’ health and safety and guides employees and employers on what to do when emergency disasters and calamities occur during working hours,” Mendoza said.

He said some progressive and responsible companies adopt their own evacuation protocols, hire See DISASTER, page 9

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Sugar Supply and Prices not covered by DTI TRADE Secretary Ramon M. Lopez clarifies that, “Much as we would want to manage the supply and regulate the price of sugar to ensure its availability and affordability to consumers, the law does not authorize DTI to perform such function. Sugar is a basic commodity under the responsibility and jurisdiction of the Department of Agriculture (DA).

Under the Price Act (Republic Act No. 7581), sugar is a basic good under the jurisdiction of the DA. Monitoring and ensuring the affordability of sugar, and issuance of warnings thereof, all fall within the jurisdiction of said department.

Nevertheless, considering a whole-of-government approach, DTI has made arrangement to help the DA in the monitoring of the retail markets and refer to DA violations and adverse findings.

This pronouncement comes after a statement made by some Board Members of the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) to the media that the DTI is not doing its job in monitoring sugar and ensuring that its price is not manipulated by retailers and wholesalers.

“We would like to clear once and for all that the DTI can regulate the retail price of sugar in the market only if we are given authority to do so by the DA or the SRA. Without this authority, DTI can only monitor its supply and availability. The SRA, as an agency directly supervised by the agriculture department, should know this very well. We thus strongly advise them to take caution in making pronouncements and ensure its accuracy. We assure the consumers that our agency remains faithful to our true mandate. We have success in managing prices for manufactured products that are in the list of basic necessities and prime commodities, even during the inflationary months last year, because these are under the mandate of DTI,” says

Secretary Lopez.

Nevertheless, the DTI has been assisting the DA in its price monitoring activities for sugar and other basic agricultural products following the directive of President Duterte in August of last year. As a matter of fact, DTI had already made a recommendation to the DA and the SRA as early as July 2018 to impose a suggested retail price on refined sugar at P50/kilo.

Meanwhile, the DTI initiated the Presyong Risonable Program (PRD) in August last year, enabling retailers to directly import sugar and sell these to consumers at prices not higher than P45.00 and P50.00 per kilo for brown and white sugar, respectively.

Currently, these reasonably-priced sugar variants are sold at Robinson’s Supermarket and SM Supermarket branches nationwide.

Puregold, meanwhile, is in the process of sourcing sugar for its house brand that will be made available to consumers at P50/kilo very soon.

To date, the SRA has not yet issued a suggested retail price on sugar but despite this, DTI continues to monitor this product and issues Letters of Inquiry to retailers found to be selling sugar at an enormous price higher than P50.00 to find out the trading layers and hope to minimize them.

“With offices and monitors stationed in all regions and provinces of the country, the DTI is highly capable and equipped in the area of price monitoring. Due to the volatility of prices of agricultural goods, it is necessary for the government to do a close watch on this. The DTI is most willing to complement DA´s manpower to include monitoring of sugar among the products under our mandate, as we have already included chicken and other agricultural products, all for the protection of our consumers,” says DTI-Consumer Protection Group (CPG) Undersecretary Atty. Ruth B. Castelo.

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After our courtesy call with BSP Governor Benjamin Diokno, we bumped into founding BMAP (Bank Marketing Association of the Philippines) member Manong Max Edralin. We simply had to take a photo with him too.

Photo by Mai Sangalang.

DAR issues clearer guidelines on land valuation THE Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has recently issued an administrative order on the creation of a document required to estimate the value of lands awarded to farmerbeneficiaries.

DAR Administrative Order No. 4, Series of 2019, outlines the procedures in the generation of the abovementioned requirement, the Land Distribution and Information Schedule (LDIS), which form part of the prerequisites of the land valuation process.

The LDIS reflects data for the computation of the amortization that agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARB) should pay the government.

The new AO sets clear definitions and procedures for filing, monitoring and reporting of this vital information.

C omp ens able lands awarded by the govern-

ment shall be paid by the ARBs over a certain period of time as per Republic Act (RA) No. 6657, as amended, Presidential Decree No. 27,

RA No. 3844, as amended

by RA No. 6389.

Meanwhile, Section 26 of RA No. 6657, as amended, provides that “lands award-

ed pursuant to this act shall be paid for by the beneficiaries to the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) in 30 See ISSUES, page 11

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Udenna Group optimistic of UP M’nao provides 7 LIDAR Maps for Davao’s role as aviation hub Comval Province

DAVAO CITY -- Davaobased Udenna Infrastructure Corporation is bullish on the important contribution of the city to the aviation sector, being the hub for meetings, incentives, conference, exhibitions (MICE) and a tourism destination in the South.

Engr. Manuel Jamonir, assistant vice president for operations of Udenna Infrastructure Corporation, said Wednesday that Davao City’s role in the aviation sector lies in developing more international routes.

Jamonir noted that the Davao airport lags behind in terms of international traffic but hopes the city will become the next top key player in aviation once its airport will be expanded and developed.

As of now, he said the country’s top airports with international traffic are the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Manila and those in Cebu; Clark, Pampanga; and Kalibo in Aklan.

Jamonir said the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) is already working on stronger connectivity, beginning with the return of the Davao–Manado (Indonesia) direct flight. He said the possible reopening of the Davao-Manado route is now under discussion.

The Davao-Manado route used to be served

by Bouraq Airlines until it was suspended years ago because of low passenger load factor.

Jamonir said the Department of Tourism (DoT)

THE COMMISSION on Elections (COMELEC) conducted two Vote Counting Machine (VCM) Roadshows at ARF Gym for the general public at City Hall Lobby in Panabo City for the Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and senior citizens on April 22, 2019.

According to Atty. Gay Asuncion-Enumerables, COMELEC Assistant Regional Election Director for Region XI, said, the event aims to give information to people on how to use the ballot sheet correctly and its technicalities for the upcoming 2019 midterm Election on May 13, 2019.

The participants experienced on how to properly cast their votes on the ballot through shading with the use of the official marking pen provided by the COMELEC Staff, and the Dos and

Don’ts during election day.

Some of the prohibitions that the public should be mindful about are eating inside the voting room, vandalizing the ballot, overvoting, and taking pictures of the ballot among many others.

Carlo Jay Glodo, a participant of the said event said he felt nervous yet excited since it is his first time to vote.

Meanwhile, one of the PWDs extended his gratitude to COMELEC for this event is very helpful and for giving them the opportunity.

“Dako kaayo ni siyang tabang labaw na sa amo kay gihatagan mig higayon sa COMELEC og pasalamat pud k okay isa mi sa ilang girpiority,” he said. (PRFatimah M. Tomarocom/ PWDs and senior citizens practiced proper voting and feeding of sample ballots to the vote counting machine in preparation for the midterm election on May 13.

CIO Panabo City)

Jamonir

on Monday already collaborated with all tourism stakeholders to work together to promote Davao.

He also underscored the importance of the basic elements of an eco-system from airport to inflight, transit, and motivation.

During Wednesday’s Habi at Kape at the Abreeza

Mall, Jamonir presented Chelsea Logistics Holdings Corp. (CLC) plan for the Davao airport.

Chelsea Holdings is an Udenna firm, which submitted an unsolicited proposal to undertake the PHP48.8billion expansion and operation of the Francisco Bangoy See ROLE, page 10

C OMPOSTEL A Valley Province -- University of the Philippines-Mindanao has recently given the province of Compostela Valley a total of seven (7) “Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Maps”, one of the most important components of “Geo-SAFER Southern Mindanao Project”.

During the Regular Employees’ Convocation Program on last April 22, 2019 at the provincial capitol, PDRRMO Chief Joseph Randy Loy had announced and presented to Provincial Administrator Virgilia S. Allones and PG Department Heads during the Awarding Reenactment the seven of nine Geo -Hazard / LIDAR Maps in the river basins that stretch across different

parts of Compostela Valley Province.

Under the “Geo-SAFER Mindanao Project”, UP Mindanao and PLGU Comval partnered under the signed Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the development of “Geo-informatics for the Systematic Assessment of Flood Effects and Risk towards a Resilient Southeastern Mindanao” (Geo-SAFER Southeastern Mindanao) was set up to keep the lives of the people who are at risk of calamity.

The MOA was signed

by Gov. Jayvee Tyron Uy for Comval Province and UP Mindanao Chancelor Dr. Sylvia B. Concepcion, where its formal discussion is to provide PLGU Comval See PROVIDES, page 10

COMELEC conducts election simulation in Panabo City

Comval Young Farmers awarded at recent “Regional 4H Youth Camp” as Overall Champion C OMPOSTEL A Valley Province -- The Comval Young Farmers were announced by major regional Agricultural Training Institute Regional Office (ATI) XI Regional Over-All Champion during the recent “Regional 4H Youth Camp”.

With the theme “BIDA 4H: Bringing Innovations and Development in Agriculture through 4H Club”, a gathering of 4H Federation Officers and selected 4H Members from various provinces and cities within Davao region took place at the GSP Alano, Regional Training Center, Daliao, Toril District of Davao City last April 4-6, 2019.

The three-day gathering of young farmers from different areas in Region 11 were presented with a contest on the different Agricultural skills, where

some participants from the Municipality of Monkayo won in different competitions: Camille Jane Campilan winning 1st place for the Cooking Contest Cacao Based, Rodel Artiaga also winning 1st place for the Video Making Contest, and Corrine Imba also placing 1st for the “Himig Handog Singing Contest”.

Other participants representing Comval Province who have won different competitions were Irene Jane Ladera from Maco, winning 1st place for Terrarium Glass Gardening, Judiel Cabilan from Compostela winning 2nd for the On the Spot Canvass Painting Contest, Rocelle Caguyong from Mawab winning consolation prizes for the On The Spot Spoken Poetry and Lovely Manguray See AWARDED, page 10

DSWD, Army to build classrooms for IPs in Talaingod TALAINGOD, Davao del Norte -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) partners with the 52nd Engineering Brigade, Philippine Army to complete 15 classrooms in seven sitios of Barangay Sto. Niño here in coordination with the Indigenous Peoples (IP) communities through the Construction of Classrooms for Lumad (CCL) of Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS).

CCL responds to the education needs of IP communities while preserving and promoting their unique culture and heritage.

Last October 2018, a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was signed between DSWD XI, LGU

Talaingod, and AFP for the CCL projects in Talaingod.

“The DSWD’s joint partnership with AFP aims to fast-track the implementation of schools in Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs) in Talaingod after it encountered numerous challenges that caused delay in delivering its commitment of completing construction as planned,” said DSWD Regional Director Mercedita P. Jabagat.

These problems included difficulties in transporting materials to the construction site and non-compliance of the contractor to the targeted physical accomplishments.

DSWD collaboration with its partners Kalahi-CIDSS is one of

the programs of DSWD that uses the community-driven development approach to empower communities in undertaking their own development projects. This is done through their direct and active participation in local governance, including identifying their village’s issues and taking part in the implementation of projects responsive to these problems.

“Most of the observed needs of the Indigenous People communities our team witnessed are the lack of basic social services such as schools in far-flung areas, making education difficult to pursue,” said LTC Frederick A. Ancheta CE (GSC) PA, Commanding Officer of 534th Engineer Battalion, 52nd Engineering Brigade,

Philippine Army.

He added, their assistance to DSWD is intended to fast-track construction of classrooms to respond to the limited access of IP communities to education.

“Through education, the young IPs will have a better future ahead because they have classrooms that are conducive to learning.”

“The experienced personnel of 534th Engineering Battalion provided skilled labor in building schools such as masonry, carpentry, and plumbing. This depends on the scale of the needed works to do. The personnel deployed in each site ranges from one to two teams or 9 to 18 personnel,” shared CPT Devo T Bubuli (CE) PA, Company Commander, See BUILD, page 10

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to him and the people of the former SAP. “Kung pera lang... ni piso hindi kumita yan,” Duterte said. “At saka talagang may malasakit sa kapwa.”

“Mahusay ito si Bong, ang bilis pa ng utak niyan,” the President added. In a previous engagement, the President also said Go learned a lot from him about public service.

Likewise, TV host Willie Revillame who joined the rally endorsed the candidacy of Go. It could be recalled that last February, the former SAP appeared as a guest in Revillame’s TV game show “Wowowin.”

“Totoong tao po itong si Bong Go at may isang salita. Nang makilala ko siya, nalaman ko na iisa rin lang ang aming hangarin sa buhay— ang tumulong sa kapwa Pilipino,” Revillame said as he delivered his messaged on stage and performed for the crowd.

Addressing his fellow Batangueños, Go assured them of his full support for the programs and policies of President Duterte.

“Ipagpapatuloy ko po ang mga pagbabagong nasimulan ni Pangulong Duterte.

Yung kampanya laban sa corruption, kampanya laban sa kriminalidad, at kampanya laban sa iligal na droga, suportado ko po iyon,” Go said.

The former SAP said he would also help President Duterte in the remaining three years of his term to fulfil his promise of uplifting the lives of Batangueños and the entire Filipino people, particularly through the implementation of the “Build, Build, Build” program that would further speed up the development of the province.

“Patuloy nyo po akong magiging tulay kay Pangulong Duterte. Asahan nyo po, sa natitirang tatlong taon ni Pangulong Duterte, gagawin namin lahat ng aming makakaya para sa (kabutihan ng) Pilipino lalo na para sa mga kapwa kong Batangueño,” Go said.

Among others, he noted that there are current plans for various infrastructure programs in the province

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including road projects, construction of public markets, as well as repair of maintenance of seawall to protect lives and properties during storm surges. These projects have been submitted for funding.

He also cited the planned Mindoro-Batangas Super Bridge, a P30.883-billion construction of a bridge to link Mindoro and Batangas, boosting economic and tourism activities in both provinces. Preparations are ongoing for the terms of reference, feasibility study and the approved budget for the contract.

There is also the Southern Tagalog Arterial Road, a P2.5-billion project consisting of 18.6-kilometer, 4-lane access road between Brgys.

TingaItaas, TingaLabac, San Pedro, Dumantay, Sampaga, SirangLupa and San Isidro, Batangas City, meant to reduce road congestion in Batangas City.

Go said that top in his legislative agenda is his crusade to improve the delivery of health services in the country, not only through the upgrading of facilities of public health institutions but also through the establishment of Malasakit Center.

A project of the Duterte administration based on Go’s idea, the Malasakit Center makes it easier and faster for poor patients to avail of medical and financial assistance from the government by bringing together in one room all concerned agencies such as the DOH, DSWD, PCSO, and Philhealth.

“Gusto ko pong isabatas ito pagdating ng panahon para tuloy-tuloy ang programa kahit hindi na Pangulo si Pangulong Duterte at palawakin, dagdagan pa natin ang mga Malasakit Centers,” Go said.

Go also vowed before his fellow Batangueños that he would serve them and the Filipino people the way he served President Duterte for over two decades.

“Sa loob po ng 21 taon, almusal, pananghalian at hapunan ko na ang pagseserbisyo. Ang bisyo ko po magserbisyo. Naniniwala po ako na ang serbisyo sa tao, serbisyo sa Diyos,” Go said.

“Minsan lamang po tayo daraan sa mundong ito. Kaya kung anuman ang mabuting pwede nating gawin sa ating kapwa gawin na natin ngayon dahil hindi na po tayo daraan muli sa mundong ito,” he added.

Other priority concerns Go has identified to be part of his legislative agenda include programs for agriculture, housing for the poor, education, long-term sports development, fire protection and prevention, localized peace talks, barangay welfare, creation of a Department of OFW and improved benefits for senior citizens.

Ayala... from page 6

Since the earthquake, the Ayala group has been providing assistance in relief efforts to meet the needs of the Pampanga community.

Manila Water Foundation (MWF), for example, delivered 600 units of 5-gallon water bottles to 600 families yesterday as part of its Agapay Tubig Program’s relief efforts. In partnership with the Municipal Government of Porac, Manila Water Philippine Ventures and Clark Water, MWF aims to provide clean, safe and potable water to families in nine hard-hit barangays: Pio, Babo Pangulo, Diaz, Babo Sacan, Cangatba, Mancatian, Manibaug Libutad, Pulung Santol, and Planas. MWF is set to deliver another 400 bottles today.

Globe Telecom (Globe) has set up a “Cell Site on Wheels” in Porac to boost network strength in the area.

On April 23, Globe deployed Libreng Tawag and Libreng Charging stations in three sites and restored mobile and broadband signal in Pampanga.

AFI is already working with partners on-ground, including the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF), and is looking into relief operations in the mountainous areas of Porac, where Aeta schools and communities are affected. AFI will also reach out to LGUs and NGOs to coordinate relief and rehabilitation efforts.

Meanwhile, Ayala Corporation and Ayala Aviation Corporation have a heli-

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4TH SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES DEMPSTER V. PAGLINAWAN AND MARIA JENNIFER U. ASIS-PAGLINAWAN,

Rates...

copter on standby and are 30 cu. m. and P 36.00 for 41 providing PDRF operations c. m. and up. The rates are from page 4 center support. higher as the water meter in 2015 without the Cagayan increases in size.

De Oro water consumers’ Judith said that with the from page 6 knowledge. “tripartite agreement,” the safety officers and create MPWCI might have other willing suppliers who safety evacuation plans vol- bought the RVWCI “lock- were offering a water rate of untarily, but many enter- stock-and-barrel” after the P 8 c.m. Judith also accused prises do not have or not even latter could not sustain op- the COWD of allowing a P aware of such employees’ erations because of the lower 16.35 water rate per cubic evacuation procedures. water rates at 10.00 m3 at meter, although the COA Though Republic Act that time. For several occa- has already disallowed a 11058 or An Act Strength- sions, the Rio Verde wanted rate of P 10.45 c.m. (The ening Compliance With to increase the water rates existing water rates per c.

Occupational Safety and at a minimal P 11m3 to P m. prior to the Metropac, Health Standards And Pro- 12m3, but could not do so COBI and COWD tripartite viding Penalties Thereof, it because of COA restriction. agreement). mandates employers and Perhaps, the inability of Judith, however, declined contractors to provide a the Rio Verde to increase to name officials who could safe and healthy workplace the water rates compelled be held accountable for the and that it gives employees its management to strike a alleged “price manipulation” the right to refuse to work deal with MPWCI. Thus, of the existing water rates. in an unsafe workplace, the MPWCI changed the Engr. Rachel Beja, the there’s still an imperative to Rio Verde name as a bulk COWD manager, was inadcreate specific implement- water supplier to COBI. vertently dismissed from her ing rules and regulations With another business post by the newly formed of the law that governs this and corporate name, the COWD Board of Directors. emergency scenario such as COBI, MPWCI, and COWD A BOD member said that earthquakes. entered into an agreement, the board has lost trust and Despite the heavy mon- which included the gradual confidence with Beja, which etary penalties the law penal- escalation of the water rates. prompted them to dismiss izes for violators, workers are However, the people her. confused if they were ordered of Cagayan De Oro City, Beja suspected that her not to leave their work, the especially the residential action to refer the triparunion leader explained. consumers, are not happy tite agreement between “Most of the victims in with the projected price the COWD, Metropac, and workplace disasters are the increases. Here are the ex- COBI for legal comments rank-and-file employees isting COWD water rates about might have slighted (cashiers, casino employees, effective May 2014: the BOD members. Beja has salesladies, security guards) The minimum charge for contested her dismissal with who were made to hang on residential/government is P the Civil Service Commisto their work and remain 218.40 with a meter size of sion (CSC). Email reactions/ in their stations waiting ½”, P 30.55 for every 11-20 comments: crisguardian@ for specific orders from cu. m., P 31.85 for every 21- yahoo.com managers, supervisors and company owners amid the quickly evolving mishap. A split-second time delay in reaction to such dangerous situation further exposes workers to workplace death and injury,” Mendoza said.

But what is more appalling, he said, is that employees were made to resume work right after the quake R. A. 9048 Form No 10.1 (LCRO) overlooking possibility that Republic of the Philippines the workplace structure may Local Civil Registry Office no longer safe to work in.

Province; Lanao Del Norte The TUCP received nuCity /Municipality: Iligan City merous reports thru social NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION media seeking help and advice upon their employ- In compliance with Section 7 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served ers’ refusing to evacuate to the public that SHIELA MAE C. ACERO has filed with this Office a them at the height of the petition for Change of First Name from “ARCELI” to “ARCELITA” in the of live birth ARCELI JUMAWAN CABRERA who was born 6.1 magnitude earthquake Certificate on November 25, 1960 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose last Monday. parents are Natividad M. Jumawan and Alpio L. Abrera.

Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his The TUCP is invoking the existing tripartite dialogue written opposition with this office not later than May 2019. platform between labor, employers and government is (SGD.) MARIA PURA C. MASCARINAS City Civil Registrar crafting the policy that the workers group is envision- MDN: Apr 26, May 3 & 10, 2019 ing. (PR)

Disaster...

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4TH SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City CIVIL CASE NO. 2019-037

DEMPSTER V. PAGLINAWAN AND MARIA JENNIFER U. ASIS-PAGLINAWAN,

Petitioners X-------------------------------/

IIN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES ROMEO P. VILLAFUERTE AND MARY ANN A. LAZO-VILLAFUERTE

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4TH SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City CIVIL CASE NO. 2019-039

ROMEO P. VILLAFUERTE AND MARY ANN A. LAZO-VILLAFUERTE

Petitioners X-------------------------------/

IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES LEO OPPUS SILAGAN AND MARY JANET P EDPALINA-SILAGAN,

CIVIL CASE NO. 2019-038

LEO OPPUS SILAGAN AND MARY JANET P EDPALINA-SILAGAN, Petitioners X-------------------------------/

ORDER

ORDER

ORDER

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on June 26, 2003 at Iligan City, both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this Court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal process relative to this case at their residents at Bayug, Iligan City and 189 Mapag Unlad, Carbide Village, Tubod, Iligan City respectively;

That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reach the point of irreconcilability and thy separated for more than nine (9) years now, thy decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding ach other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on June 26, 2003 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without martial burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile.

WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on May 17, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan Once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners

SO ORDERD

Iligan City, Philippines, this 22th day of April, 2019.

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on February 14, 1996 at Jaro, Iloilo, both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this Court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal process relative to this case at their residents at San Jose Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur and Purok 3, Maria Cristina, Iligan City respectively;

That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reach the point of irreconcilability and thy separated for more than nine (9) years now, thy decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding ach other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on February 14, 1996 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without martial burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile.

WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on May 24, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan Once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners

SO ORDERD

Iligan City, Philippines, this 23th day of April, 2019.

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on April 10, 1999 at Mambajao, Camiguin, both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this Court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal process relative to this case at their residents at Block 10 Lot 17, Phase 5, Masigasig St., Pamanayan ng Bagong Kabetinyo, Pasonng, Kawayan 2, General Trias, Cabite and Purok-1A Merila, Ubaldo Laya, Iligan City respectively;

That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reach the point of irreconcilability and thy separated for more than ten (10) years now, thy decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding ach other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on April 10, 1999 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without martial burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile.

WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on May 24, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan Once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners

SO ORDERD

Iligan City, Philippines, this 22th day of April, 2019.

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International Airport or the Davao International Airport.

Jamonir said Udenna already received an assessment from the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) on its bid.

“We are working on our response,” he said, noting that the required response from Udenna was on Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines-related concerns.

Two weeks ago, Udenna sought the endorsement of the City Council in its bid to undertake the airport project at PHP48.8 billion under the Public Private Partnership (PPP).

“The process will take longer. The city council will have to conduct hearing,” Jamonir told reporters. City Council will have to review and endorse the project to the DOTr, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), and the Regional Development Council (RDC).

Jamonir said the PHP48.8 billion is the nominal cost under private financing--at no cost to the government.

The project will include the landside and airside

developments, reconfiguration and expansion of the passenger terminal building, parallel taxiway, and new airport technologies to enhance the passenger experience.

“It is an unsolicited PPP proposal so it has to follow the certain process under the BOT (Build Operate Transfer) law. We submitted the full proposal last year and we received the original proponent status,” Jamonir said.

Jamonir stressed that “if you have the original proponent status, the government will only talk to you and second, you have the right to match during the Swiss challenge”.

Currently, Jamonir said the existing airport can accommodate four million passengers based on their feasibility and technical analysis. Udenna seeks to increase its passenger volume by up to 15 million in 30 years. (PNA)

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with a total of 2.3 Million to UP Mindanao for additional funding.

Among the newly awarded reenactment were Assistant Provincial Administrators (APA) Fernando Juab and Placido Alcomendras

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Jr. and PG Department Heads: PPDo Chief Romeo Celeste, PAGRO Chief Minda Agarano, PHRMDO Chief Lara Zaphire Kristy N Bermejo, PENRO Eugene Alaba, PGSO Chief Arceli Timotimog, PTO Chief Nora Cagas, PBO Chief Eva Jean Licayan, PACCO Chief Nen Melendres, and others (Sean Seismundo, IDS Comval)

ment programs that provincial governor Gov. Jayvee Tyron Uy is improving in are the capabilities of youth in Compostela Valley with the technology of farming, by continuously giving them free trainings with the help of ATI-XI, a constant partner in the province of this program. (Sean Seismundo, IDS Comval)

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from Mabini also winning a consolation prize for the 4H Quiz Bee. The prize and certificates of participation were awarded by officials from the DA-ATI XI; Region 11 4H Coordinator Hannah Ruth Liong and their companions Lucille Bocado, Assel Madanguit, Lourdez Encarnacion, and Guila Rose Rubis.

On April 15,2019, Provincial Administrator Virgilia S. Allones relayed her exciting announcement of the triumph along with 4H Provincial Coordinator Nelma Aranton and PAGRO Chief Dr. Minda Agarano during the Awarding Reenactment awards in front of nearly 500 provincial employees attending the Employees Regular Convocation Program.

One of the key develop-

Charlie Company.

He added they also provide supervision to both skilled and unskilled workers during the construction. “ The Ka la hi-CIDSS Area Coordinating Team (ACT) ensures that the implementation of the construction will be synchronized with our partners.

From coordination with the Barangay Local Government Unit (BLGU) in the delivery of materials and the schedule of the unskilled local labor up to the conduct of regular meetings for project updates and reporting system with all involved agencies,” said Merlinda Paragamac, Promotive Services Division Chief of DSWD. “The community once lost its hope that the proposed classrooms may not be completed. But with the

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joint effort of DSWD and its partners, villagers now look forward to using the classrooms. Once the classrooms are fully operational, we’ll have a learning space to encourage curiosity, inspire creativity, and provide opportunity for personal and community growth of our IP students,” said school principal Abelardo D. Cardinal Jr. DSWD also partnered

with Department of Education (DepEd) in the CCL implementation.

CCL grant allocation in Barangay Sto. Nino is Php 11,781,855.00 targeting 15 classrooms while the Municipality of Talaingod has a total grant allocation of Php 29,061,909.00. The classrooms will be completed in December 2019.

(PR-DSWD 11/Julie Ace Brandon F. Ramos)

No Room for Negativity in the Classroom

By ANA D. ESCOBAR Master Teacher I West City Central School

If you want to stop worrying, then you need to focus on not thinking so much. Thinking is actually a good thing, but when we overdo it, it becomes a huge burden to us and it could at time be detrimental to our health.

Often times, worrying is good because you are aware of the importance of the problem and situation you’re in. However, we tend to worry more than we’re supposed to even to those things that don’t aren’t even valid at all.

When we begin to worry, what we do is start projecting what’s up ahead in the future; we try to use imagery in picturing out the most negative scenarios. Most of the time, we think about what could happen worse. Students may spend a lot of time worrying about how performed on tests and exams.

Some people worry about failing in their tasks and it could lead to a severe

case of paranoia. Even when we feel something in our bodies, we tend to become too negative and think of the worst possible disease our symptoms are beginning to foster.

In all of these examples, the person is too overwhelmed and worried about something that hasn’t materialized into reality yet. Not only that, the person is also too concerned about something that he might not have any control over at the present moment. If you’re keen on solving out this problem, try to think of positive thoughts in the present.

One can never foretell the future, but one could make the most out of his present. When we worry too much, we become our very own obstacle, and it’s dreadful. It’s worrisome because many plans and aspirations in life could cease to happen because people dwell too much on negative thoughts. Try to live life one day at a time, and never forget to thank God for what you have today.

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Cleanse me.”

That is the place where from page 12 we should also be. Before guests’ expectations. Execu- God, on our knees, begging tive Sous Chef Christopher for forgiveness.

Ben “Chris” Lugtu is the master behind-the-scenes at Misto in Seda Centrio, from page 4 orchestrating accuracy in in all vocations and help food preparation. “The key,” build goodwill and peace he says, “is precise tim- – globally. ing, plus the use of fresh, Masons shall always high-quality ingredients.” bring out the best it can He mentions Sous Vide to serve the communities BBQ Ribs, Roasted Peruvian through sustained programs Chicken, Tinola de Laguna, and projects this year and Scampi, and Dulce de Leche beyond.

Cheesecake as some of the Its humanitarian projects restaurant’s best-sellers are aimed at addressing the which have consistently community needs by providgarnered constant praises ing sustainable, measurable from diners who find the outcomes beneficial to experience doubly impres- communities in particular sive due to Chef Chris’ ar- and the country in general. tistic presentations. “This is Being men of good how we give our dishes that deeds, Masons are poised personal touch,” he explains. to continue serving the “We stay true to the original country by adhering to the recipe, then leave our own Ancom democratic prinimprint by modifying its ciples and ideals. appearance to enhance its Congratulations to MW aesthetic appeal.” It is quite Romeo S. Momo, grand apropos that the chef is master and RW Agapito teeming with creativity, as S. Suan, Jr.,deputy grand Misto, like the rest of Seda master and to all Masons Centrio, is a showcase of art, in town. (ruffy44_ph2000@ with stylized photographs, yahoo.com) eye-catching wall art, and other complementing pieces that follow the hotel’s con- from page 1 temporary theme.

Mason, is the guest speaker.

Even the floor-to-ceiling Governed by the Grand glass windows seem to frame Lodge of Free and Accepted the creative spaces inside Masons of the Philippines and out, evoking a seam- in Manila, Filipino less relationship between delegates not only from the the indoor and outdoor Philippines but also from environments. countries such as Australia, To summarize, Seda Cen- Canada, Ireland, Japan and trio Hotel Manager Armand the United States converge in Angeles says that Misto in this City of Golden Frienditself fulfils the essence of ship. Foreign dignitaries Seda hotels – an incom- from these countries are also parable location, efficient here to attend the Ancom. yet unobtrusive service, They will discuss yearend and excellent value. “At reports on masonic agenMisto,” he concludes, “we das, which include their give diners a taste of the numerous charities and phiold and new by blending lanthropies. They will also cooking traditions with vote for the “Junior Grand modern food presentations Warden” who will stand in to provide an extraordinary line to hold the position of dining experience.” Misto at future “Grand Master,” the Seda Centrio serves buffet title of the supreme head of breakfast daily and Execu- Masons. tive Lunch Sets on weekdays. On Saturday, Apr i l Designed with indoor 27,2019, they will seat into and “al fresco” seating, it is office the new “Most Woropen 6:00 am to 11:00 pm, shipful Grand Master” who Monday through Sunday at will lead the fraternity for the hotel’s lobby level. Seda the year 2019 - 2020. He Centrio is located at CM is Agapito S. Suan, Jr., a Recto corner Corrales Av- homegrown businessman enue, Barangay 24, Cagayan of Cagayan de Oro City. de Oro City. For inquiries Making a name in realty and and reservations, please call advertising business, Most tel. no. (088) 323 8888 or Worshipful Jun Suan is set 09175775910. to work under his administration’s theme of “Charity and Humility: Foundations from page 4 of a True Mason.” covering up the sin, instead Noteworthy, the Grand of using them to minister Master’s lofty office passes to others and living a happy from one Mindanaoan to and fruitful life. Peace is not another. Former Departavailable to a person prac- ment of Public Works and ticing deception. Many are Highways (DPWH) Underthe sorrows of the wicked. secretary Romeo S. Momo, Although in outward ap- from Surigao del Sur, is the pearance they look fine, outgoing Grand Master. but inside they are groan- Replacing MW Romy Momo ing, decaying, on the way is MW Jun Suan of Cagayan to destruction. de Oro. Finally, David came to Credited as the oldest his senses and pleads for existing fraternity in the forgiveness from the Lord. world today, Freemasonry He said, “In your loving took roots in the Philippines kindness have mercy on at the onset of the 1890s. me, O God. Remove my Filipino heroes joined the sins. Wash me thoroughly. society operating secretly at

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Friday, April 26, 2019 that time, namely: Jose Rizal, Andres Bonifacio, Antonio Luna, Marcelo H. del Pilar, Apolinario Mabini, Graciano Lopez Jaena, among others.

What is Freemasonry? It is a civic movement promoting brotherhood and good works. It is a system of morality, veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols. Its meetings are characterized by initiations and rituals.

As such, it is viewed by churches and governments as a secret society. But their charity and philanthropy are not a secret. They are an inseparable part of Freemasonry. Millions of dollars are spent in retirement homes, orphanages and hospitals to help the widows, the aged, the orphans and the burned and crippled children. They have a saying: “No man stands so tall as when he stoops down to help a needy child.”

With blazing hearts we can humbly say, that Charity and Philanthropy are the lifeblood of Freemasonry.

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gathers sands from the bottom of the sea, our white sands might go,” a resident said.

Sta. Filomena barangay councilor Josephus Villaroya, who is the chairman of the committee on the environment of the barangay council, said that during the inspection it was also discovered that the vessel got mechanical problem and it is only waiting for the tug boat to bring it back to Zambales.

“It is not clear where it is coming from and why it has been anchored in Iligan Bay,” Villarosa said.

According to Villarosa, the council will pass a resolution requesting the Marina and the PCG to inform the barangay when there are vessels that will enter in the barangay’s perimeter to avoid alarm and fears from the residents.

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certain areas, then BGAN will be used.

A report from the South Cotabato Police Provincial Office said at least 47 barangays, mostly in remote areas, in seven municipalities in the province have problems with telecommunication signals.

These are barangays Upper Klinan, Palkan, Polo, Kinilis, Lamcaliaf, Landan and Maligo in Polomolok; Miasong, Tubeng and Simbo in Tupi; Buto, Tablu, Danlag, Ambalgan, Palo 19, Liberty and Pula Bato in Tampakan; Derilon, Malaya, Lam-apus, Lambingi and Lampari in Banga; Canahay, Buenavista, Upper Sepaka, Talahik, Lambontong and Lamian in Surallah; Ned, Upper Maculan and Hanoon in Lake Sebu; and, Afus, Basag, Datal Danlag, Datal Bob, Lambuling, Lamhaku, Lamsalome, Lambangan, New Dumangas, Laconon, Salacafe, Maan, Mongocayo,

Tibulok, Talufo and Tudok in Tboli.

“Some of these barangays have weak signals and there are barangays that don’t have available signals at all,” Losa said.

Aside from the 47 barangays, she said there are polling centers even in urban areas that have reported “dead spots” for Globe and Smart.

Losa said the BGAN systems will be prioritized for polling centers that don’t have communication signals.

For the other affected precincts in the remote areas, she said members of the electoral board were advised to transfer to the nearest village or town centers to conduct the transmission of election results.

“In the previous elections, some of them made the transmission at the municipal board of canvassers,” she said.

Losa said they will finalize these measures during the scheduled final sealing and testing (FTS) of the VCMs on May 6 to 10.

During the FTS, she said the VCMs will be deployed in the election precincts and tested for actual voting and transmission using 10 test ballots. (MindaNews)

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annual amortization at 6% interest per annum.”

Further, the abovementioned RA says the LBP shall have a right to keep possession of the awarded lots until the debt is paid by way of mortgage on the land. This mortgage shall be foreclosed by the LBP for non-payment of an aggregate of three annual amortizations.

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existing incentives as P0.20/ kg drying, P0.20/kg delivery and P0.30/kg Cooperative Incentive Fee, increasing the agency’s maximum purchasing price for palay from the previous P17.40 per kilogram for individual farmers and P17.70 for farmer cooperatives and organizations to P20.40 and P20.70 a kilogram, respectively.

In meeting its intensified palay procurement target, said RD Nunez, who himself is a mechanical engineer, the NFA in the region “has positioned its own mechanical dryers, hauling trucks, and warehouses all in good, operational condition, and its personnel” to accommodate a massive palay volume that will be procured in the different provinces in Region 10.

Personnel in regulatory and enforcement functions are utilized to conduct Ugnayan dialogue meetings, and participate in the palay classification in procurement activities. The director makes sure that employees are not left idle in the dissolution of the agency’s regulatory & enforcement functions.

Last March 6, another

regionwide training-workshop was conducted for the region’s procurement classifiers in preparation for its heavy buying expected for this summer crop harvest.

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to return and resume its major manufacturing operations in Subic last year. As a result, seven of the firm’s supply chain partners have followed suit and are now putting up shops in the country.

The New Kinpo Group, another major company in Taiwan that produces known brands such as Toshiba, Daisun, and Hewlett Packard, has also announced that it will establish its Southeast Asian hub in the Philippines.

Banayo shared that the firm will also expand its current workforce in the country, from the current 10,000 to 18,000 full-time employees within the next two years.

Banayo said that while most of these electronicsbased investments will have lower value effects on the country’s gross domestic product, they will help generate jobs, which is of great socioeconomic value to a country like the Philippines.

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P68,000, assorted drug paraphernalia and a marked P500 bill used in the buybust.

The official said the operating team also arrested the suspect’s six alleged cohorts, who were all residents of the same house.

They were identified as Edlyn Telempros, Aileen Telempros, Ricardo Revaja, Franklen Montevalco, Junie Dumadag and Wilverg Ruiz Bernaldo.

Prior to the operation, Duquiatan said they conducted a series of surveillance on the illegal activities at the house.

“Makilid was included in our target list,” she said in a statement.

She added that the suspects, who are detained at the PDEA-12 lockup here, will be charged with violation of Sections 6 (maintenance of a den), Section 7

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(employees and visitors of a den), Section 11 (possession of illegal drugs) and Section 12 (possession of drug paraphernalia), under Article II of Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. (MindaNews) EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF GLORIA FLORES VDA DE SANTIAGO Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late GLORIA FLORES VDA DE SANTIAGO, who died intestate on DECEMBER 31, 2017 in Cagayan de Oro City, That two of her children, CARLOS F. SANTIAGO and DANILO F. SANTIAGO, have died on December 08, 2004 and July 23, 2009; That the decedent GLORIA FLORES VDA DE SANTIAGO at the time of her death owned a parcel of agricultural land with an area of Sixty Six Thousand One Hundred Eighty Eight (66,188) square meters, more or less; registered under TCT No. T-3677 and declared under Tax Declaration No. 02-21-10592, and more particularly described as; TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-36677; “A PARCEL OF LAND (LOT 7, PSD-10-014934, being a portion of Si-928) situated in the Barrio of Lambayawa, Municipality of Talakag, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao; Containing an area of SIXTY SIX THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY EIGHT (66,188) SQUARE METERS, more or less; are the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF GLORIA FLORES VDA DE SANTIAGO; made and entered into by and between; MA. TERESA S. ILLESCAS, of legal age, Filipino citizen, married, and a resident of Talakag, Bukidnon; MA. LOURDES S. CUNNINGGHAM, of legal age, Filipino citizen, married, and a resident of Talakag, Bukidnon; HEIRS OF CARLOS F. SANTIAGO, namely: LEONORA A. SANTIAGO, widow, MISCHELLE JUNE A. SANTIAGO-MONDRAGON, and PHILIP CESAR A. SANTIAGO, all of legal age, Filipino citizens, widow and married, respectively, and residents of Uptown, Ubujan District, Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines, represented herein by LEO F. SANTIAGO; FERMINITO F. SANTIAGO, JR., of legal age, Filipino, citizen, married, and a resident of Talakag, Bukidnon; HEIRS OF DANILO F. SANTIAGO, namely: ROSALIND I. SANTIAGO AND DAN MORRIS I. SANTIAGO, both of legal age, Filipino citizen, widow and single, respectively, and residents of Talakag, Bukidnon; LEO F. SANTIAGO, of legal age, Filipino citizen, single and a resident of Talakag Bukidnon; JULIE SANTIAGO CRUZ, of legal age, Filipino citizen, married and a resident of 303 Marungko, Angat, Bulacan, represented herein by LEO F. SANTIAGO; WHEREFORE, the HEIRS hereto, being of legal age and with full civil capacity to contract, do hereby these presents ADJUDICATE, CLAIM and SETTLE unto themselves the abovedescribed parcel of land, including all improvements found thereon, in equal 1/7 shares in accordance with Section 1, Rule 74 of the New Rules of Court; Under Notary Public of Atty. MARISSE GAY G. LICO-ABALDE; as per Doc No. 149; Page No. 30; Book No. 53; Series of 2018.

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103rd Annual Communication of The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Philippines held at Limketkai Center, Cagayan de Oro City PHOTO ESSAY

Misto – An Art-Ful Blend of Authentic International Flavors at Seda Centrio Traditional recipes served with a modern twist through innovative presentations MISTO, Seda hotels’ signature restaurant, welcomes guests to its modern interiors – a fusion of design and function that combines its multi-faceted character with a range of offerings that will satisfy the most discerning palate.

Misto is the Italian word for “mixed”, a term that describes the medley of international flavours that comprise its a la carte selection ranging from universal classics to Filipino favourites.

Seda Centrio’s Hotel Manager Armand Angeles says, “We provide options for global travellers to enhance their dining experience. But we also recognize that they value authenticity and will always yearn for the familiarity of traditional flavours.” Adding the fact that original recipes appeal to all generations, Misto’s value proposition is simple -- good food with great taste that has universal appeal, many of which are considered “comfort food” that evoke happy memories, or provide a feeling of contentment simply because they live up to the guests’ See MISTO, page 11

Photo (Left - Right): USDA Ribeye Steak, Mexican-Spiced Seared Salmon, Executive Lunch Sets, Dulce de Leche Cheesecake.