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Neda: Stronger measures needed to curb Illegal fishing in Davao Gulf By ANTONIO L. COLINA IV MindaNews

DAVAO City--Efforts to curb illegal fishing activities must be intensified to enable key fishing grounds in Davao Gulf to recover from overfishing and destruction, National Economic Development Authority-Davao director Maria Lourdes Lim said on Thursday. Lim said this after noting that

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the output of the fishery subsector of the Davao Region declined by 7%, from P2.059 billion in 2017 to P1.915 billion last year. She said the poor performance of the subsector could be blamed on the reduction of the number of fishing trips and municipal fishing boats “due to strong winds and rough seas, as well as difficulties in See MEASURES, page 11

Candidates assure: They won’t buy votes By CHRIS V. PANGANIBAN Contributing Editor

SAN Francisco, Agusan del Sur--Four mayoral and two vice mayoral candidates in this town have assured the public that they will not engage in vote buying in the coming May 13 midterm elections. In a forum hosted by Agusan del Sur Chamber of Commerce, Industry Foundation, Inc. last Friday See VOTES, page 11

The mayoralty and vice mayoralty candidates in San Francisco town in Agusan del Sur, who committed not to buy votes in the May 13 elections. Photo by Chris V. Panganiban

Sis sends pa to jail By DIVINA M. SUSON Correspondent

Senate Majority Leader Migz Zubiri raises re-electionist Senator Nancy Binay’s hand during the Kaamulan Festival and the former’s birthday celebration in Malaybalay, Bukidnon, on Saturday, April 13. Binay is among the senatorial candidates whose candidacy the senator from Bukidnon is endorsing.

ILIGAN City--A 61-year-old father is now languishing in jail after he shot dead his 31-year-old son Wednesday night. Police Master Sergeant Mardel Dayday, an investigator from Police Station 3 here, identified the suspect as 61-year-old Juanito Oro Cases. Dayday said the father and son were having a drinking session Wednesday night at the house

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NorMin’s economy expands by 7% in 2019

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- The economy of Northern Mindanao expanded by 7.0 percent in 2018 due to the accelerated growths of the services and industry sectors. Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Region X Officer-in-Charge Janith Aves said in a news conference that services posted an accelerated growth of 8.9 percent in 2018. Industry likewise grew by 8.8 percent. Services account for 44.1 percent of the regional economy while industry shares 35.6 percent. Aves said the robust performance of the services sector was propelled by the double-digit growth of 12.88 percent of the Transportation, Storage and Commu-

nication sub-sector. Public Administration and Defense also expanded by 12.6 percent while Other Services grew at a faster rate of 8.9 percent. The growth of the industry sector, on the other hand, was fueled by the Construction sub-sector which grew by 16.3 percent. Mining and Quarrying also expanded at a faster rate of 14.6 percent while manufacturing sped up to 6.6 percent. Mylah Faye Aurora Cariño, National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Region X director, said the dominance of the services and industry sectors is a testament that Northern Mindanao has gained foothold as an industrial core and trade center in

the country. She cited the increases in air and sea cargoes, registered motor vehicles, and the number of cell sites and internet subscribers as indicators supporting the growth of the Transportation, Storage and Communication sub-sector. “The double-digit increase in airline passengers also gave domestic tourism a boost as a result of new and additional air routes catered by Laguindingan, Ozamiz, and Camiguin airports,” she further said. She also noted the spending on personnel services including the hiring of additional teachers and uniformed personnel as The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Region X holds a news conference on April contributors to the 25 to announce the performance of the regional economy in 2018. See EXPANDS, page 11

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Camiguin LGUs prep for 2019 SGLG implementation CAMIGUIN -- As part of the core values of the department in providing technical assistance to the local government units (LGUs), the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Camiguin Provincial Office conducted a one-day SGLG Orientation April 2 at Clubhouse, Villa Paraiso Resort and Apartelle. The assessment context criteria were discussed thoroughly by select Local Government Operations Officers (LGOOs) who attended the national and regional roll-out to ensure readiness of the LGUs in the upcoming onsite regional validation. DILG Provincial Director Rhona G. Pedraza-Abadilla said passing the seal rests upon the shoulders of the local government heads as the implementers in their respective service delivery areas who will take the lead in the successful operation of LGUs. Abadilla said all five municipalities and the province will hurdle this year’s assessment. Mayor Joseph G. Uayan of Sagay shared how their being an SGLG recipient

As part of the core values of the department in providing technical assistance to the local government units (LGUs), the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Camiguin Provincial Office conducts a one-day SGLG Orientation April 2 at Clubhouse, Villa Paraiso Resort and Apartelle. (DILG 10)

changed and improved the performance of his department heads. He commended SGLG for inspiring his constituents to be better public servants as their hard work were all recognized through

the award. The activity has been a venue for learning and relearning through forum and formulation of action plan where participants raised their concerns and

were clarified on the indicators that they were not able to pass in the previous validation. SGLG is program of the department which evaluates and recognizes the efficiency

and effectiveness of the local governments in performing their mandate for public service delivery the functionality of the local government in working. (DILG10/PIA10)

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‘Kathanor’ yields exact number of true Marawi IDPs ILIGAN CITY -- The Task Force B angon Marawi (TFBM) releases today the exact number of legitimate Marawi siege victims. Based on TFBM’s new masterlist from Kathanor, a biometrics-based profiling of internally displaced persons (IDPs) here, there are only 39,000 families displaced after the ISISlinked Maute terrorist group attacked the Islamic city on May 23, 2017. Kathanor is a Maranao term for organization. “From 78,000 families, we are now down to 36,000, as of today. Meaning to say, the 78,000 families are a bloated figure. If ever these 36,000 will increase, we expect it to reach 40,000,” TFBM chairperson and Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC) Secretary Eduardo del Rosario explained during the TFBM press briefing held inside Marawi’s most affected area last April 12. As Kathanor continues to accommodate bypassed families from Marawi City who were scattered to as far See YIELDS, page 11

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Man knifes woman 3 times for calling him ‘old maniac’ By DIVINA M. SUSON Correspondent

ILIGAN City––Police arrested a sexagenarian after he stabbed a 45-year-old woman three times last April 25 in Purok 22, Barangay Dalipuga, this city. Police identified the victim as Analyn Burac Paduala while the suspect

is a 60-year-old Recarter Pelone Elew, known in the neighborhood as “Ante.” Police Master Sergeant Mardel Dayday, an investigator of Police Station 3 here, said Paduala has been provoking the suspect by shouting at him “old maniac.” Previously, the suspect

said, they met in the barangay because the victim whipped his wife with a chain that made the latter collapsed. “I was not able to control myself because she has been provoking me for many times, I just kept my silence. But I threatened her before I’m gonna kill her if I can’t

control myself,” the suspect said. But the victim said, she was with a friend passing at the suspect’s house when the couple was having a quarrel. “We were laughing with a friend over something when he approached me See KNIVES, page 5

A senior citizen is facing frustrated murder case after stabbing his woman neighbor for allegedly calling him ‘old’ maniac’. (Divina M. Suson)

Medical doctor linked to Reds fears for his life By DIVINA M. SUSON Correspondent

ILIGAN City––A medical doctor started to fear for his life and security after leaflets tagging him as a recruiter, supporter and protector of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) were posted at the gate of their house by unidentified persons. Dr. Charles Marquez, 39, a resident of Barangay Tubod, said his mother first discovered the three leaflets posted outside the gate of their house, around 5 a.m. last April 25. Marquez is active in

civil-military operations and medical missions of the Philippine Army. One leaflet bears his picture with text that says, “Ayaw ug awat ani nila Konsabo sa Berdugong teroristang NPA” (Do not follow these persons, a connivance of the NPA terrorist) and “Doktor nga recruiter/ supporter/protector ug tigbuhi sa mga teroristang NPA nga maoy tigpatay sa mga inosenteng Lumad ug civilian” (A doctor who is a recruiter/supporter/protector and cuddled the terrorist Nadine Angelica Casiño, Founder of Modern Nanays of Mindanao shows to DENR 10 Regional Executive Director NPA who killed innocent Arleigh J. Adorable how their advocacy of promoting cloth diapers are functional and ecological. Lumads and civilians). DENR 10 collaborated with Modern Nanays of Mindanao and other groups in the celebration of Earth Day and See LINKED, page 5

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Right or wrong is my country IN the developing countries, infrastructure development is really low. It is due to the low budget too. For that reason, they tend to get foreign loan. But, the paying back is always with high interest rate: a crucial problem. It is like a dilemma. America and India—for example— have tried hard to keep themselves not to get a huge offshore loan. This is the phenomenon nowadays. World nation interaction can be either economic or cultural interactions. In that, the world is borderless. This creates two poles. One is the traditional values and the other is modernization. Developing countries have been experiencing the same thing. We have many ancestral values. These values are

still valid. Specifically, the values of life and culture. The most common, in the transitional period, is a pseudo colonization. This type is often related to culture, economy, and ideology. Culture can be related to the values of the whole nation. They are still valid. Many people still adhere to ancestral values. These values can be in the form of culture. The strongest value is related to religious values. Religion in majority is held by the community. The philosophy is very closely related to national values. A constitutional value is the strong value because it is related to a nation. We must be nationalist— not chauvinism. By nationalists, we mean we must always defend our

country: right or wrong. Lord Palmerton in the 19th century shouted about this. Right or wrong is my country. The state must always be defended. A long time ago, colonization was done by deploying the land: territory. Today, colonization can be either in the form of economy or ideology. Economy colonization is more difficult to see. But, it can be predicted. All the resources are in our own country, but cultivated and manipulated by a small number of people. Natural resources are derived from such as the land, water, and even air. All above include the state budget allocation. The allocation starts from the profit sharing. This profit sharing should be trans-

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parently seen by public. Unfortunately, there is always an information asymmetry. The condition where, the policy makers have got more information. On the contrary, public have less information. Only do all the big corporations and oligarchies get more benefits. The people or public get nothing more than their staple food: a meager meal. This leads to a wider gap among the citizens in terms of the capital—huge wealth and properties. Yet, the majority live under the See COUNTRY, page 11

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WE live in rapidly changing times, thanks to the technological wonders of internet and social media. As fast as we can click and send, we can broadcast messages to friends, relatives and to just about anybody, anywhere in the world. This despite the fact that Philippines remains the slowest and most expensive – in terms of connectivity – in this part of the world. Then US presidential candidate Barack Obama was among the first world leaders to realize the vast potential of social media as a platform for broadcasting campaign messages. And Obama won against a less tech savvy opponent by quite a margin. According to Twitter, Obama was for a long time the record holder of most number of Twitter followers (47 million plus) until he

was overtaken by US TV personality Ellen Degeneris. Following the Obama model, then candidate/now President Donald Trump likewise tweets daily, earning himself the sobriquet “Commander-in-Tweet”. Trump has a reported following of 26.9 million Most observers, however, find disconcerting Trump’s brand of twiplomacy. The Vatican is not to be outdone. Retired Pope Benedict XVI became the very first Pope to use Twitter. Pope Francis I, a relative late-comer, is catching up fast with 14.1 million followers and counting. Former President Benigno Aquino III had a reported 3.4 million followers. President Rody Duterte might not be into it personally. But his staff certainly realize the value of social

media in the presidential communication program. Foreign Secretary Teddy Boy Locsin is quite active in Twitter. In homes, schools, communities, and just about any place where one has access to a computer, an iPod, or a smart phone, every Juan and Maria of practically all ages are sending and receiving messages via Facebook, twitter, instagram, viber and what have you. The message is unmistakable. Social media is a very powerful tool for communication and is with us to stay. And here is where Uncle Ben’s advice to Spider-Man should always be top-ofmind: With great power comes great responsibility. This message has been re-echoed by Pope Francis. While acknowledging that “the internet, text messages,

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social networks and chats are ‘a gift from God” as they can be “fully human forms of communication” the Pontiff cautions that we must “use wisely the means at our disposal”. The papal caveat arises from the very nature of the technology available. Messages - true or not have the potential of going viral in minutes, if not in seconds. “The speed with which information is communicated exceeds our capacity for reflection and judgment, and this does not make for more balanced and proper forms of expression, ” Pope Francis said. See THINK, page 11

Think A Minute

Time to teach

THINK a minute. A policeman stated: “From the violence and destruction of property by kids today, you would think they have no fathers.” Late one night a young man was involved in a crime, and his unhappy father came to the police station about his car being held as evidence. The shocked policeman said to the father: “You’re worried about your CAR? How about your SON?” But the father just shrugged his shoulders and said: “Just close my car windows in case it rains.” Fortunately, other sons are blessed with a mature, good father who takes the time to love and teach his son well—like the man who testified: “The biggest influence in my life was my

father. He spent a lot of time teaching me how to be an honest, good man. When I was a boy, every evening my dad spent an hour with my brother and me teaching us, including reading something from the newspaper and then explaining it. This hour with my dad every evening lasted until I became an adult. It is all the more amazing since my father had only an eighth-grade education!” A father can even help his son find his career by taking the time to help his son discover and develop his own natural abilities. Mickey Mantle, one of the greatest professional baseball players ever, was deeply influenced by his father. Mantle wrote: “When I was just five-years-

old, Dad began to teach me all my baseball skills… Every day after work he spent several hours playing with me. And when I hit the ball over the house, he and my grandfather counted it as a homerun. But Dad did more than teach me baseball—he taught me confidence. When I was just 15, he let me play with him and the other men on the local baseball team.” Mickey Mantle’s father took the time to teach his son, and it paid off in a big way! Dad, your influence will never rub off on your son if you are not close enough to him to make it happen. You only get a few years to build his character and confidence, so each and every day is the time to teach. The time you lose with your son

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is gone forever! You only get one chance to love and teach your son how to be a real man who is honest, kind, and courageous. So Dad, don’t lose one more day! Right now, ask Jesus to forgive you for your wrong living and failing to be the father your son needs. Only Jesus can start changing your heart and character so you can make the most of the time you have left to show and teach your son well. Just think a minute.

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He was told by his mother to just keep it silent for security’s sake, but he decided to share it to this paper for the public to know if something bad will happen to him. Two weeks ago, his name was also included in a leaflet circulated in Bukidnon together with the names of personalities previously tagged as members and supporters of the CPP-NPA. A friend, who is a worker of a non-government organization, informed him about the leaflet. “I am afraid and worried that I’ll suffer the same fate with the others who were being arrested without an arrest warrant or even some were shot dead,” Marquez said. He, howevr, admitted he is an activist and a former member of Bayan Muna but he is not a member of the CPP-NPA and he is unarmed. “I did not deny that I am a former member of Bayan Muna and I am proud to admit that I am an activist. But I am not a member of the ‘underground movement’,” Marquez said. “I may have the same ideology with them, but it doesn’t always follow that I am their supporter or member, in the same way that I am active in the civil-military operations and medical missions of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, but I am not a soldier,” he explained. Marquez is presently a medical officer of Cagayan de Oro City’s Health Insurance Office. Prior to this, he was a Doctor to the Barrio (DTTB) of the Department of Health for two years, serving as a municipal rural health officer of the municipality of Maigo, Lanao del Norte. From 2014 to 2016, he was a medical officer of Cagayan de Oro City’s Health Office. He has also served in the city hospitals in Iligan and Cagayan de Oro. Marquez is a known EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT

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Bong Go, other PRRD bets dominate survey on senatorial race conducted by University of Mindanao In third place is Francis Tolentino with 57.2 percent, followed by re-electionist Sen. Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III, with Sajid “Dong” Mangudatatu in 5th place with 41.6 percent. All of the top five candidates are bets of the ruling Partido Demokratiko Pilipino and endorsed by President Rodrigo Duterte. “Maraming salamat po sa mga kababayan ko dito sa Davao. Ang suporta po nila sa amin ay malinaw na pagpapakita ng patuloy na pagsuporta at paninniwala nila kay Pangulong (Rodrigo) Duterte,” Go said. Other candidates who made it to the “Magic 12” include PDP-Laban guest candidates like Sen. Cynthia Villar (6th place), Sen. Edgardo Sonny Angara (7th),

Pia Cayetano (9th), Imee Marcos (10th), and Freddie Aguilar (12th). Independent candidate, Sen. Grace Poe was in 8th place, while Sen. Nancy Binay (NUP) came in at 11th place. “Patunay po ito na masaya ang mga taga-Davao sa pamamahala ni Pangulong Duterte. Ipagpapatuloy ko po ang mga pagbabagong nasimulan ng ating Pangulo, lalong-lalo na ang kampanya laban sa kriminalidad, corruption at iligal na droga,” Go said. “Inspirasyon po ito sa akin na lalong magsikap sa nalalabing dalawang linggo ng kampanya bago ang May 13, 2019 election,” he added. In running for the Senate, Go had vowed to serve his fellow Davaoeños and the entire Filipino people

in the same way he served President Duterte for over 21 years. “Ang serbisyo po sa tao ay serbisyo sa Diyos,” Go said. Likewise, Go said he would push for improved delivery of medical services by upgrading the facilities of public health institutions and 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 indigent patients to avail of medical and financial assistance from the government by bringing together in one room concerned government agencies such as DOH, DSWD, PCSO and Philhealth. “Gusto ko pong maisabatas ito pagdating ng

panahon para tuloy-tuloy ang programa kahit hindi na pangulo si Pangulong Duterte at madagdagan pa natin ang mga Malasakit Center sa ibang mga probinsya at urban centers para mas marami pang matulungan,” Go said. Other priority concerns under Go’s legislative agenda include programs for agriculture, education, housing for the poor, long-term sports development, barangay welfare, creation of a Department of OFW, and improved benefits for senior citizens. “Patuloy ninyo po akong magiging tulay kay Pangulong Duterte. Wala po kaming ibang hangarin ni Pangulong Duterte kundi kabutihan ng bawat Pilipino dahil mahal namin kayo,” Go said.

ZAMBOANGA CITY -The Department of Labor and Employment in Region 9 (DOLE-9) said about 18,053 vacancies are up for grabs in the two-day jobs fair in this southern port city. DOLE-9 Director Ofefrom page 3 lia Domingo said Saturday and stabbed me thinking the Labor Day jobs fair we were laughing at them,” will start from May 1 to 2 at the KCC Mall de the victim said. Dayday said the husband of the victim is pursuing rience in the automotive, a frustrated murder case motorcycle and marine against the suspect. industry will be a valuable asset in Suzuki’s drive to continually grow the brand from page 6 in the Philippines. appointment to the Phil- “My term as president ippines, he was assigned of SPH will end on April as the president of Suzuki 30, 2019. I shall thereIndonesia and most re- after, return to Japan to cently, of Suzuki Taiwan. assume another position His extensive work expe- with SMC Japan. I would

Zamboanga East Wing Atrium. Domingo said that 16,662 job vacancies are for overseas employment while the remaining 1,391 are for local placement. At least 10 overseas placement agencies and 24 local employment companies will participate in the jobs fair, she said. D om i ngo s ai d t h e

two-day job fair will be conducted in partnership with the Regional Tr ip a r t it e In d u s t r i a l Peace Council (RTIPC), Regional Coordinating Committee 9 (RCC 9) and Zamboanga Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (Zamboecozone). Meanwhile, Domingo invited the public to attend the other Labor Day activities, such as the Diskwento Fair, where merchants display products at discounted prices, as well as the Livelihood Fair, which will showcase products and services of

DOLE’s livelihood beneficiaries, to include market encounter. The Labor Day celebration is anchored on the theme “Pagpupugay sa Manggagawang Pilipino.” (PNA)

FORMER Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go and other senatorial candidates endorsed by President Rodrigo Duterte emerged as the frontrunners in the survey on the senatorial race conducted by the University of Mindanao’s Institute of Popular Opinion (UM-IPO). Go was statistically tied with former Philippine National Police Chief Ronald dela Rosa on first place. However, the former SAP was nominally ranked 2nd in the survey, getting the vote of 91.1 percent of the respondents while Dela Rosa came slightly ahead with 91.3 percent of the votes. The survey was conducted among 1,200 respondents on April 8 to 12 across the three districts in Davao City. critic of the present administration of Iligan City calling Mayor Celso Regencia “protector and endorser of a drug lord in Iligan” after a former barangay chairman candidate, Antonio Anduyan, was arrested in December of the same year in a buy-bust operation of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA). Regencia supported Anduyan during the last barangay elections in May 2018.

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Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late DIOSCORO ARCAY, who died on August 3, 2008 in Cagayan de Oro City and ALBINO ARCAY, who died on July 13, 1990 in Molave, Zamboanga del Sur; and GAUDIOSO ARCAY, who died on August 23, 1997 in Balingoan, Misamis Oriental; that the deceased left among others a parcel of land, particularly described as follows: KATIBAYAN NG ORIGINAL NA TITULO BLG. 81716; A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot No. 2259, Cad-705-D, Case No. 3), situated in the Barrio of Looc, Municipality of Panglao, Province of Bohol, Island of Panglao; Containing an area of ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY NINE (1,789) SQUARE METERS, more or less; are the subject of EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT; made and executed by and between the following; INOCENCIA A. ARCAY, MARGIE A. SUMANPAN, EDGAR M. ARCAY, ENIÑO M. ARCAY & ESTER A. SEGOVIA, all of legal age, Filipino Citizen, widow & married and residents of Capistrano Complex Subdivision, Gusa, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, and Molave, Zamboanga del Sur; Under Notary Public of Atty. ROBERTO P. PAGARA; as per Doc No. 141; Page No. 29; Book No. XVII; Series of 2019.

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late LUDEMA ROA CARTAGENA, that during the lifetime of the deceased left the following real estate property wit: A parcel of land situated at Liboran Baungon Bukidnon; known as Lot No. 147-HPsd-101301-017066; containing an area of FOUR THOUSAND THREE HUDNRED TWENTY-SEVEN (4.327) square meter more or less; Covered by TCT No. 58482; are the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL PARTITION; that the deceased left the following heirs to wit; 1. GIGIE ROA PACUNIO SORIANO, of legal age, Filipino, married; 2. GINA ROA PACUNIO CARTAGENA, of legal age, Filipino, married; 3. MARGELIN ROA PACONIO, of legal age, Filipino, single; 4. JONATHAN ROA PACUNIO, of legal age, Filipino, single; 5. JERRY ROA PACUÑO, of legal age, Filipino, married; 6. JANETH ROA PACUÑO, of legal age, Filipino, single, all residents of Liboran Baungon Bukidnon; NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the premises and involving the provisions of Section 1 Rule 74 of the new Rules of Court said heirs of LUDEMA ROA CARTAGENA have by these presents agreed and to this effect do hereby partitioned and adjudicated the same among themselves; Under Notary Public of Atty. WILFREDO B. LINA-AC; as per Doc No. 417; Page No.84; Book No. XXV; Series of 2018.

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like to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your steadfast support during my tenure in the Philippines and the warm friendship that I will bring with me as I move to new endeavors. Please join me in extending our warm welcome and utmost support, as Mr. Utsumi assumes his new role in SPH” said Hiroshi Suzuki.

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No. XI Davao City

Petition for Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate an PUJ DUAL Ordinary Regular service.

JENIL C. LONGGAKIT, Case No. R11-EV-PJ-2019-4-1488 Petitioner. (2000-XI-01488)

ROSITA O. MATEO, Case No. R11-CP-PJ-2019-4-1936 Previous Operator. (2002-XI-01936)

NOTICE OF HEARING Petition is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a PUJ DUAL Ordinary Regular service on the route: DARONG (DAVAO DEL SUR) – DAVAO CITY and for cargoes as dual service from said route to any point in Region XI with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on December 1, 2020. In the petition filed on April 22, 2019, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of said Certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized. NOTICE is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on May 14, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. at this office at the above address. At least TEN (10) Days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a newspaper of local circulation. Parties opposed to the granting of the petition must filed their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time. This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence. Davao City Philippines, April 23, 2019. (Sgd.) Atty. CATTLEYA B. ACAYLAR OIC-Regional Director MDN: Apr 29, 2019

RODRIGO O. MATEO, Petitioner.

NOTICE OF HEARING ROSITA O. MATEO was a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in case No. 2002-XI-01936 authorizing the operation of a PUJ DUAL Ordinary Regular service on the route: CIRCULATION ROUTE 10 with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on August 12, 2022. In the petition filed on April 24, 2019, petitioner requests authority to change the party in the Certificate of Public Convenience stating that his mother Rosita O. Mateo died intestate on July 11, 2018 NOTICE is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on May 14, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. at this office at the above address. At least TEN (10) Days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a newspaper of local circulation. Parties opposed to the granting of the petition must filed their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time. This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence. Davao City, Philippines, April 24, 2019. (Sgd.) Atty. CATTLEYA B. ACAYLAR OIC-Regional Director MDN: Apr 29, 2019

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Agusan del Norte City/ Municipality: Butuan City Publication Notice R.A. 10172

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

CCE-090-2019(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 VANESSA RADAZA YONG 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 VANESSA RADAZA YONG who was born on May 7, 1995 at MJ Santos Hospital, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, Philippines and whose parents are GRACE PARAY RADAZA and ANTONIO GAUDEL YONG. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 15 May 2019.

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(SGD.) JUDITH ALVIZO- CALO, LIB, MPA City Civil Registrar

R.A 9048/10172 Republic of the Philippines OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR Libertad, Misamis Oriental -o0oNOTICE OF PUBLICATION In compliance with Republic Act 10172 and Republic Act 9048 notice hereby served to the public that CAREL GUIRIGAY PIOQUINTO has filed with this office a petition for correction of Clerical Error in the entry of her MIDDLE NAME from “GUERIGAY” to “GUIRIGAY”, her Father’s Middle Name from “ORQUILLA” to “ORQUILLAS” and Month of BIRTH from “MARCH” to “FEBRUARY” in her Certificate of Live Birth who was born on FEBRUARY 19, 1986 at Libertad, Misamis Oriental and whose parents are ELEUTERIO O. PIOQUINTO and CARISA L. GUIRIGAY. Any person having knowledge and / or claiming interest of may be adversely affected by said petition may. Within ten (10) calendar days, file his/her written opposition with this office.

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(SGD) XENIA O. ACOSTA Municipal Civil Registrar

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Monday, April 29, 2019

MOTORING

Suzuki PH Welcomes New President Akira Utsumi SUZUKI Philippines Inc. (SPH) formally introduced their incoming new president Akira Utsumi at an intimate gathering with members of the media. The event also served as a farewell party for SPH’s current president Hiroshi Suzuki, as he is set to officially turn over the reins of the company to Utsumi at the end of the month. Mr. Utsumi holds a General Manager position at Suzuki Motor Corp. (SMC) Japan and has previously handled various markets globally. Prior to his See SUZUKI, page 5

Suzuki and Toyota Announce Plans of Collaboration TOYOTA and Suzuki have been considering the concrete details of such collaboration since having concluded a memorandum of understanding toward business partnership. Toyota and Suzuki, in addition to bringing together Toyota’s strength in electrification technologies and Suzuki’s strength in technologies for compact vehicles, intend to grow in new fields, such as joint collaboration in production and in the widespread popularization of electrified vehicles. Moving forward, insofar as Toyota and Suzuki continue to fairly and freely compete against each other, both companies intend to consider further collaboration to realize a sustainable future mobility society while respecting all applicable laws. Toyota President Akio Toyoda states: “When it comes to vehicle electrification, which is expected to make further inroads, hybrid technologies are seen as playing a huge role in many markets, as from before. Widespread acceptance is necessary for electrified vehicles to be able to contribute to Earth’s environment. Through our new agreement, we look forward to the wider use of hybrid technologies, not only in India and Europe, but around the world. At the same time, we believe that the expansion of our business partnership with Suzuki-from the mutual supply of vehicles and powertrains to the domains of development and production-will help give us the competitive edge we will need to survive this once-in-a-century period of profound transformation. We intend to strengthen the competitiveness of both our companies by applying our strong points and learning from each other.” “At the time we announced our scope of cooperation in May last year, I spoke that we will strive for success globally. I have seen progress in the partnership since then, and it is my pleasure to be able to make this announcement today regarding the status of partnership on a global basis, including Europe and Africa. In addition, we appreciate the kind offer from Toyota to let us make use of their hybrid technology. We will continue our utmost efforts” said Suzuki Motor Corp. Chairman Osamu Suzuki.

Suzuki Introduces the All-New Carry in Indonesia

IN 1976, Suzuki started export of the Carry from Japan, and started production in Indonesia in the same year. Since then, the Carry has been acclaimed for its ease-ofuse and durability. It has supported working people in various industries including agriculture, fisheries, construction and delivery in 145 countries and regions around the world with cumulative sales of over two million units*. The all-new Carry delivers what all truck customers today expect; cargo capacity, toughness, comfort and performance. The large-sized cargo has an ample maximum loading weight. In addition, the low deck height and access from three sides makes loading and unloading easier. Rough road

capability with heavy duty-suspension and protection against rust and corrosion make the new Carry a trusted partner for working in harsh conditions. The interior of the new Carry offers comfort and convenience for passengers, including a wide cabin, ample legroom and plenty of storage compartments. The new 1.5-liter petrol engine delivers high power and high fuel efficiency to haul heavy loads while saving fuel cost. Small truck has approximately 10% share in the Indonesian automobile market in FY2018, and for Suzuki in Indonesia, small truck accounts for nearly half of its sales. Suzuki launches the new Carry in Indonesia in April, and export it to nearly 100 countries and regions from Indonesia.

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Agri losses from El Niño reach P7.96-B By LILYBETH ISON

MANILA -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Friday estimated at PHP7.96 billion the damages and losses caused by the El Niño phenomenon or the prolonged dry spell. During the launch of Pilipinas Agila Tires in Ortigas, Pasig City, Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel “Manny” Piñol said the El Niño has damaged 277,890 hectares of farmlands planted with an estimated 268,656 metric tons (MT) of crops, mostly rice and corn, affecting 247,610 farmers and fisherfolks.

For rice alone, the DA recorded PHP4.04 billion in losses, with the weather phenomenon affecting 140,387 farmers and 144,202 hectares of farms, which could have yielded 191,761 MT, or 0.96 percent of the target annual production of the crop. Damages to corn, on the other hand, were valued at PHP3.89 billion, with the El Niño affecting 105,937 farmers and 133,007 hectares of farms. Volume loss was placed at 254,766 MT, or 2.95 percent of the annual production target. Piñol said despite the impact of the El Niño on rice and corn production,

Inflation slows down in Q1 2019

THE BSP published today the 70th issue of the quarterly BSP Inflation Report covering the period JanuaryMarch 2019. The full text of the report is now available in PDF format on the BSP website (http://www.bsp. gov.ph/publications/regular_inflation.asp). The BSP Inflation Report is published as part of the BSP’s efforts to improve the transparency of monetary policy under inflation targeting and to convey to the public the overall thinking and analysis behind the Monetary Board’s decisions on monetary policy. The following are the highlights of the Q1 2019 BSP Inflation Report: • Headline inflation eases in Q1 as food supply conditions improve. Yearon-year headline inflation slowed down to 3.8 percent in Q1 2019 from 5.9 percent in Q4 2018. The headline inflation for Q1 2019 is within the National Government’s (NG) target range of 3.0 percent ± 1.0 percentage point for the year. The lower inflation during the quarter mainly reflected the significant deceleration in food inflation amid improved supply conditions. Similarly, core inflation declined to 3.9 percent in Q1 2019 from 4.9 percent in the previous quarter. The three alternative measures of core inflation computed by the BSP were likewise lower in Q1 2019. • Moreover, inflation expectations of private sector economists for March 2019 showed that mean inflation forecasts for 2019 and 2020 were lower relative to the results in December 2018. Analysts noted that possible

downside risks to inflation include the implementation of the rice tariffication law and lower global crude oil prices. On the other hand, the key upside risks to inflation were seen to emanate from adverse weather conditions such as El Niño; volatile global oil prices and foreign exchange market; and higher electricity rates. • Domestic economy continues to expand. Real gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 6.3 percent (revised) in Q4 2018, bringing full-year growth to 6.2 percent. While GDP growth in 2018 is lower than the revised GDP growth target of the NG at 6.5 percent to 6.9 percent for the year, the Q4 GDP growth was higher than the quarter-ago rate of 6.0 percent. The expansion in real GDP was supported by sustained double-digit growth in government spending and firm household spending. On the production side, growth was driven by the industry and services sectors, particularly the construction and retail trade and related services. • Moreover, high-frequency real sector indicators continued to point to solid economic growth prospects in the near term. The composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) has remained above the 50-point expansion threshold. In addition, business and household sentiment has been more upbeat over the prospects of the economy in the next quarter and the year ahead. Meanwhile, energy sales have continued to grow, while vehicle sales contracted during the quarter. • Global economic See DOWN, page 11

their respective production targets can still be met -- 20 million MT for rice and 8.64 million MT for corn. He said the DA has already provided support

to farmers and fisherfolk affected by the El Niño, releasing PHP360 million in insurance payments and emergency loans. To date, Piñol said the

Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC) has allotted PHP95.875 million in financial assistance under the Survival and Recovery Assistance (SURE) program to benefit some 3,835 affected farmers. In addition, the Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) has also paid PHP264.515 million to 24,119 farmers. Cloud seeding operations have also been conducted to provide artificial rain to farmers who need rain for their crops. Region 2 (Cagayan Valley) has conducted 17 sorties, which led to a rise in the water levels

MAKATI, Philippines – April 26, 2019 At Ayala Corporation’s (Ayala) 2019 Annual Stockholders’ Meeting, Ayala Chairman and CEO Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala revealed that the group is undergoing a massive transformation to aggressively ramp up the digitalization of its companies. Zobel elaborated on some key components of this digitalization strategy, such as exploring new business models and opportunities, bolder and more deliberate venture capital spending, and leveraging data and analytics, among others. Today, Ayala has already gained a foothold in fintech, e-commerce, logistics, industrial technologies, and health tech, and plans to invest substantially in tech innovations globally to help bring the country at par with the rest of the digital world. “We have started to participate in digital businesses that we believe are disruptive. These investments are designed to complement our

group’s traditional brickand-mortar operations, future-proof our existing portfolio, and broaden the digital experience of Filipinos. We spend significant time studying other markets that are in the advanced stages of digital maturity and we have teams constantly looking at emerging trends and technologies. Absorbing and learning from these experiences, we have become more deliberate in our

own digital transformation journey and have elevated it into a group-wide strategic agenda,” said Zobel. In fintech, Ayala is the country’s clear leader today with both GCash and Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) providing leading solutions to more Filipinos. GCash, which is recognized as the #1 mobile wallet in the Philippines and #5 in the region (source: App Annie, 2018), is a micropayment

of Magat Dam. Meanwhile, Regions 11 (Davao Region) and 12 (Soccsksargen) have conducted five sorties over agricultural and watershed areas in Davao del Sur and North Cotabato. Seed reserves for rice, corn and high-value crops have also been prepositioned to be provided to farmers who will opt to replant this coming wet season. “As far as the impact of El Niño on agri production is concerned, it is just minimal. We can cope with it. I’m positive we can meet production target for the year,” Piñol said. (PNA)

service that transforms the mobile phone into a virtual wallet for secure, fast, and convenient money transfers. It is operated by Mynt, a partnership among Globe Telecom (Globe), Ayala Corporation, and Ant Financial that provides innovative and first-in-world fintech solutions to consumers, merchants, and organizations. GCash currently has 20 million users and more

Ayala committed to digital transformation across group

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Gov’t agencies urged not to use unlicensed software By AEROL JOHN PATEÑA

MANILA -- The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) on Friday urged government agencies to use licensed software to prevent copyright infringement in the country. “I see the need for the Intellectual Property Office to meet with relevant government agencies and departments to be able to discuss how to address this issue and be able to solve this,” IPOPHL Director General

Josephine Santiago said in an interview with reporters on the sidelines of the 2019 Intellectual Property Convergence forum in Makati City. Santiago was reacting to the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) statement, urging the Philippines to implement effective policies to ensure that government agencies do not use unlicensed software. She said government agencies must allocate a

budget for the procurement of licensed software that may be used by their offices, noting that the use of unlicensed software may compromise the security of data being handled by the government. “It is very risky especially

when it is government having all the information that we have. The security is at the lowest; so you can say that IPOPHL really would like to promote the use of licensed software by all sectors of society,” Santiago said. For the sixth consecutive year, the Philippines remains outside of the 2019 Special 301 Watchlist of the USTR due to the country’s creation of an IP Academy to develop IP education See SOFTWARE, page 11

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Monday, April 29, 2019 ON THE USE BY PASSENGER UTILITY VEHICLES (PUVS) OF THE EAST (FORMERLY NORTHBOUND) AND WEST (FORMERLY IBJT SOUTHBOUND) INTEGRATED BUS AND JEEPNEY TERMINALS”

Republika ng Pilipinas LUNGSOD NG ILIGAN Tanggapan ng Sangguniang Panlungsod REGULAR SESSION HELD ON DECEMBER 10, 2018 PRESENT: Jemar L. Vera Cruz, Samuel P. Huertas, Eric M. Capitan, Jesse Ray N. Balanay, Demosthenes R. Plando, Belinda C. Lim, Sorilie Christine R. Bacsarpa, Rosevi Queenie C. Belmonte, Ian C. Uy, Rhandy Ryan Francis A. Ong, Bernard Y. Pacaña, Petronilo G. Pardillo, Renato L. Ancis, Cesarve C. Siacor, Datu Diamla Rolando D. So-ong, ABSENT: Nhicolle B. Capangpangan,

City Vice Mayor, Presiding Officer Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member

Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlungsod in its session assembled, that: SECTION 1. Section 2 of City Ordinance No. 17-6634, entitled; “An Ordinance Amending Section 1 Of City Ordinance No. 04-4524 Otherwise Known As “An Ordinance Amending Section 1 (A) Of City Ordinance No. 03-4297; Otherwise Known As “An Ordinance Adopting And Approving The New Rates And Charges For The Iligan City Jeepney – Bus Terminals” By Increasing The Terminal Fees On The Use By Passenger Utility Vehicles (Puvs) Of The East (Formerly Ibjt Northbound) And West (Formerly lbjt Southbound) Integrated Bus And Jeepney Terminals” is AMENDED as the same is hereby AMENDED to read as follows: “SECTION 2. Impounding – Apprehended that has NO FRANCHISE will be impounded and the City Government of Iligan may take in charge, remove and keep in its custody under the direction of the Iligan City Traffic and Parking Management Office (ICTPMO) and be released only upon the settlement of the charges.

Member, (OB)

All impounded vehicles still unclaimed for a period of Six (6) months shall be in favor to the Local Government Unit (LGU) and may auction the confiscated vehicles subject to existing laws, rules and regulations.”

RESOLUTION NO. 18-720 WHEREAS, presented to the body for deliberation was the proposal to amend Section 2 of City Ordinance No. 17-6634, entitled; “An Ordinance Amending Section 1 Of City Ordinance No. 04-4524 Otherwise Known As “An Ordinance Amending Section 1 (A) Of City Ordinance No. 03-4297; Otherwise Known As “An Ordinance Adopting And Approving The New Rates And Charges For The Iligan City - Bus Terminals” By Increasing The Terminal Fees On The Use By Passenger Utility Vehicles (PUVs) Of The East (Formerly IBJT Northbound) And West (Formerly IBJT Southbound) Integrated Bus And Jeepney Terminals”;

WHEREAS, Section 2 of said ordinance states: “Section 2. Impounding - Apprehended vehicles that has NO FRANCHISE will be impounded and the City Government of Iligan may take in charge, remove and keep in its custody under the direction of the Iligan City Traffic and Parking Management Office (ICTPMO) and will be released only upon the settlement of the charges and presentation of APPROVED FRANCHISE. All impounded vehicles still unclaimed for a period of Six (6) months shall be in favor to the Local Government Unit (LGU) and may auction the confiscated vehicles subject to existing laws, rules and regulations”

WHEREAS, when the Ordinance took effect, city authorities sprang into action and implemented it. When several violators were appended due to the intensive operations of the traffic authorities of the city, it was found out that the apprehended vehicles do not have approved franchise or Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC) to operate as public utilities. The record showed that some of the violators were first time offenders and it will be too harsh for them that their vehicles are confiscated;

SECTION 2. Repealing Clause - All previous ordinances, executive orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof which are inconsistent with this ordinance are hereby repealed and modified accordingly. SECTION 3. Separability Clause. If, for any reason or reasons, any part or provision of this ordinance shall be held unconstitutional or invalid, other parts or provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and in effect. SECTION 4. Effectivity. - This Ordinance shall take effect Ten days (10) after the publication of a local newspaper, as set forth by law, (VOTING BY ROLL CALL: HUERTAS, “Yes”; CAPITAN, “Yes”; BALANAY, “Yes”; PLANDO, “Yes”; LIM, “Yes”; BACSARPA, “Yes”; BELMONTE, “Yes”; UY, “Yes”; ONG,” Yes”; PACANA, “Yes”; PARDILLO, “Yes”; ANCIS, “Yes”; SIACOR, “Yes” and SO-ONG, “Yes”). CARRIED Unanimously. ------------------------------- The undersigned hereby attests to the adoption of the foregoing Ordinance as verified to by the Member-author.

Republika ng Pilipinas LUNGSOD NG ILIGAN Tanggapan ng Sangguniang Panlungsod REGULAR SESSION HELD ON OCTOBER 23, 2018 PRESENT: Jemar L. Vera Cruz, Samuel P. Huertas, Eric M. Capitan, Demosthenes R. Plando, Belinda C. Lim, Sorilie Christine R. Bacsarpa, Ian C. Uy, Rhandy Ryan Francis A. Ong, Bernard Y. Pacaña, Petronilo G. Pardillo, Renato L. Ancis, Cesarve C. Siacor, * Datu Diamla Rolando D. So-ong, Nhicolle B. Capangpangan, * ABSENT: Rosevi Queenie C. Belmonte, Jesse Ray N. Balanay, * - Not yet around

City Vice Mayor, Presiding Officer Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member, (On Leave) Member, (OB)

RESOLUTION NO. 18-691 WHEREAS, the body deliberated on the 2nd Indorsement dated November 29, 2018, from City Mayor Celso G. Regencia, requesting for the passage of an Ordinance expropriating the 63,110 sq. m. lot in the name of Mr. Luis Alberto; WHEREAS, said parcel of land registered in the Registry of Deeds of Iligan City as Lot No. 3351, Cad 292 and covered by TCT No. T-8167, will be utilized as public cemetery and evacuation center for Barangay Bonbonon and the neighboring hinterland areas; WHEREAS, as to the determination of the price of the land, the Committee on Appraisal has issued CA Resolution No. 04, series of 2018 dated June 5, 2018, appraising the lot at P50.00 per square meter, including the improvements thereon; WHEREAS, in his 1st Indorsement dated November 26, 2018, City Legal Officer Voltaire I. Rovira, recommended to expropriate said property so that the court could attain jurisdiction on the matter. Mr. Alberto has his last known address at Celdran Village, Barangay Tubod, Iligan City, but he cannot be located there, in spite of diligent effort by the residents of Barangay Bonbonon and concerned officials to locate him;

WHEREAS, in granting the Local Chief Executive the power to exercise the power of imminent domain, Section 19 of the Local Government Code states that:

WHEREFORE, on motion of Member Eric M. Capitan, duly seconded by Members Petronilo G. Pardillo and Sorilie Christine R. Bacsarpa

“Section 19. Eminent Domain. - A local government unit may, through its chief executive and acting pursuant to an ordinance, exercise the power of eminent domain for public use, or purpose or welfare for the benefit of the poor and the landless, upon payment of just compensation, pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution and pertinent laws: Provided, however, that the power of eminent domain may not be exercised unless a valid and definite offer has been previously made to the owner, and such offer was not accepted: Provided, further, That the local government unit may immediately take possession of the property upon the filing of the expropriation proceedings and upon making a deposit with the proper court of at least fifteen percent (15%) of the fair market value of the property based on the current tax declaration of the property to be expropriated: Provided, finally, That, the amount to be paid for the expropriated property shall be determined by the proper court, based

BE IT RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, By the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Iligan, that the following City Ordinance be ADOPTED and APPROVED: CITY ORDINANCE NO. 18-6798 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2 OF CITY ORDINANCE NO. 17-6634, ENTITLED; “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 OF CITY ORDINANCE NO. 04-4524 OTHERWISE AS “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 (A) OF CITY ORDINANCE NO. 03-4297; OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING APPROVING THE NEW RATES AND CHARGES FOR THE ILIGAN CITY JEEPNEY - BUS BY INCREASING THE TERMINAL FEES

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and APPROVED: CITY ORDINANCE NO. 18-6780 AN ORDINANCE NAMING THE MULTIPURPOSE HALL IN BARANGAY MAHAYAHAY, ILIGAN CITY, AS RAFAEL C. CANOY GYMNASIUM, IN HONOR OF THE LATE MR. RAFAEL C. CANOY, FORMER PUNONG BARANGAY OF MAHAYAHAY, ILIGAN CITY

REGULAR SESSION HELD ON NOVEMBER 12, 2018 PRESENT: Jemar L. Vera Cruz, City Vice Mayor, Presiding Officer Samuel P. Huertas, Member Eric M. Capitan, Member Jesse Ray N. Balanay, Member Demosthenes R. Plando, Member Belinda C. Lim, Member Sorilie Christine R. Bacsarpa, Member Rosevi Queenie C. Belmonte, Member Ian C. Uy, Member Rhandy Ryan Francis A. Ong, Member Bernard Y. Pacaña, Member Petronilo G. Pardillo, Member Renato L. Ancis, Member Cesarve C. Siacor, Member Datu Diamla Rolando D. So-ong, Member ABSENT: Nhicolle B. Capangpangan,

Member, (OB)

RESOLUTION NO. 18-638 WHEREAS, the Barangay Government of Mahayahay, Iligan City has completed the construction of a multi-purpose hall just a stone’s throw away from the Mahayahay Barangay Hall, realizing in the process the long dream of barangay officials to have a gym for the barangay; WHEREAS, since the said barangay gym was still not officially named and that Barangay Mahayahay has this program to name barangay landmarks, facilities and streets in honor of their barangay officials, they adopted Barangay Ordinance No. 18-02 naming it as Rafael C. Canoy Gymnasium in honor of the late Mr. Rafael C. Canoy, former Punong Barangay of Mahayahay (2002-2007); WHEREAS, the construction of said gym started in 2002 during the term of Mr. Canoy. It was he who initiated the acquisition of the lot and spearheaded the solicitation of funds from sympathetic individuals. At present it was used as permanent sports center and multi-purpose complex;

Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Iligan in its session assembled, that: SECTION 1. The Multi-Purpose Hall in Barangay Mahayahay, Iligan City, is NAMED as the same is hereby NAMED as Rafael C. Canoy Gymnasium in honor of the late Rafael C. Canoy, former Punong Barangay of Mahayahay, Iligan City. SECTION 2. Installation of Signs - The City Engineer’s Office is hereby ordered to immediately install the necessary signs bearing the name “ RafaelC. Canoy Gymnasium,” thereat. SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. All previous ordinances, executive orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof which are inconsistent with this ordinance are hereby repealed and modified accordingly. SECTION 4. Effectivity - This Ordinance shall take effect ten days (10) after the publication of a local newspaper, as set forth by law. (VOTING BY ROLL CALL: HUERTAS, “Yes”; CAPITAN, “Yes”; BALANAY, “Yes”; PLANDO, “Yes”; LIM, “Yes”; BACSARPA, “Yes”; BELMONTE, “Yes”; UY, “Yes”; ONG,” Yes”; PACANA, “Yes”; PARDILLO, “Yes”; ANCIS, “Yes”; SIACOR, “Yes” and SOONG, “Yes”).

CARRIED Unanimously. --------------------------------

The undersigned hereby attests to the adoption of the foregoing Ordinance as verified to by the Memberauthor.

CITY ORDINANCE NO. 18-6790 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CITY MAYOR CELSO G. REGENCIA TO INITIATE EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE 63,110 SQ. M. LOT NO. 3351, CAD 292 AND COVERED BY TCT NO. T-8167 IN THE NAME OF MR. LUIS ALBERTO, TO BE UTILIZED AS PUBLIC CEMETERY AND EVACUATION CENTER FOR BARANGAY BONBONON AND THE NEIGHBORING HINTERLAND BARANGAYS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE, SUBJECT TO THE USUAL AND EXISTING ACCOUNTING RULES AND REGULATIONS Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlungsod in its session assembled, that: SECTION 1. - City Mayor Celso G. Regencia is hereby AUTHORIZED, as he is hereby AUTHORIZED to initiate expropriation proceedings for the acquisition of the 63,110 sq. m. Lot No. 3351, Cad 292 and covered by TCT No. T-8167 in the name of Mr. Luis Alberto, to be utilized as public cemetery and evacuation center for Barangay Bonbonon and the neighboring hinterland barangays. SECTION 2. - The City Government shall appropriate the necessary funds to answer the expenses of purchasing the lot. SECTION 3. Effectivity - This Ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days after the publication in a local newspaper. (VOTING BY ROLL CALL: HUERTAS, “Yes”; CAPITAN, “Yes”; PLANDO, “Yes”; LIM, “Yes”; BACSARPA, “Yes”; UY, “Yes”; ONG, “Yes”; PACANA, “Yes”; PARDILLO, “Yes”; ANCIS, “Yes” and SO- ONG, “Yes”).

CARRIED Unanimously. ------------------------------- The undersigned hereby attests to the adoption of the foregoing Ordinance as verified to by the Member-author.

Republika ng Pilipinas LUNGSOD NG ILIGAN Tanggapan ng Sangguniang Panlungsod REGULAR SESSION HELD ON NOVEMBER 12, 2018 PRESENT: Jemar L. Vera Cruz, Samuel P. Huertas, Eric M. Capitan, Jesse Ray N. Balanay, Demosthenes R. Plando, Belinda C. Lim, Sorilie Christine R. Bacsarpa, Rosevi Queenie C. Belmonte, Ian C. Uy, Rhandy Ryan Francis A. Ong, Bernard Y. Pacaña, Petronilo G. Pardillo, Renato L. Ancis, Cesarve C. Siacor, Datu Diamla Rolando D. So-ong,

City Vice Mayor, Presiding Officer Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member

ABSENT: Nhicolle B. Capangpangan,

Member, (OB)

RESOLUTION NO. 18-639 WHEREAS, presented to the body for deliberation was Barangay Resolution No. 160, series of 2017 from the Barangay Council of Tibanga entitled; “A Resolution Addressed To The the The Sangguniang Panlungsod of Iligan for Approval To Name The Road Col Jose Orbe From Tibanga National Highway Now Andres Bonifacio Tibanga, Iligan City: WHEREAS, according to said resolution, the road has already existed for more than 20 years and being utilized as diversion road by the public. One of the donors of the lot located at Purok 11-A requested the Sangguniang Barangay of Tibanga to name it as Colonel Jose Orbe Street in honor of their father;

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WHEREFORE, on motion of Member Eric M. Capitan, duly seconded by Members Petronilo G. Pardillo, Bernard Y. Parana and Samuel P. Huertas BE IT RESOLVED, AS IT HEREBY RESOLVED, By the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Iligan, that the following City Ordinance be, as it is hereby ADOPTED and APPROVED: CITY ORDINANCE NO. 18-6781 AN ORDINANCE NAMING THAT STRETCH OF UNNAMED ROAD AT BARANGAY TIBANGA, ILIGAN CITY FROM ITS JUNCTION AT ANDRES BONIFACIO AVENUE, UP TO ITS JUNCTION AT PUROKS 12 AND 9, ALL OF BARANGAY TIBANGA, ILIGAN CITY AS JOSE C. ORBE STREET, IN HONOR OF THE LATE COLONEL JOSE C. ORBE, MILITARY OFFICER, GUERILLA LEADER AND LOT DONOR Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Iligan in its session assembled, that: SECTION 1. That stretch of unnamed road at Barangay Tibanga, Iligan City from its junction at Andres Bonifacio Avenue, up to its junction at Puroks 12 and 9, all of Barangay Tibanga, Iligan City is hereby named as Jose C. Orbe Street, in honor of the late Colonel Jose C. Orbe, military officer, guerilla leader and lot donor. SECTION 2. Installation of Street Signs - The City Engineer’s Office is hereby ordered to immediately install the necessary street signs bearing the name “Jose C. Orbe Street,” thereat. SECTION 3. Repealing Clause. All previous ordinances, executive orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof which are inconsistent with this ordinance are hereby repealed and modified accordingly. SECTION 4. Effectivity - This Ordinance shall take effect ten days (10) after the publication of a local newspaper, as set forth by law. (VOTING BY ROLL CALL: HUERTAS, “Yes”; CAPITAN, “Yes”; BALANAY, “Yes”; PLANDO, “Yes”; LIM, “Yes”; BACSARPA, “Yes”; BELMONTE, “Yes”; UY, “Yes”; ONG,” Yes”; PACANA, “Yes”; PARDILLO, “Yes”; ANCIS, “Yes”; SIACOR, “Yes” and SOONG, “Yes”).

WHEREAS, Colonel Orbe was a prominent World War II veteran. After the war he served as Chief of Police of Iligan City for almost 20 years; WHEREAS, P/Col Jose C. Orbe was bom on July 16, 1922 in Camp Keithley, Marawi City, Lanao del Sur. He spent his elementary years in Kolambugan Elementary School; High School at Lanao High School and earned his Liberal Arts degree from the Visayas Institute, in Cebu in 1941; WHEREAS, in April 9, 1942 he was inducted as member of the USAFFE as private at 81st Div Hq and Hq Co Service Trp (USAFFE). He was commissioned as reserve officer in December 15, 1942 and was called to active duty on April 9, 1942

CARRIED Unanimously. --------------------------------

The undersigned hereby attests to the adoption of the foregoing Ordinance as verified to by the Member-author.

WHEREAS, Orbe joined the guerilla in Sta Felomina, Iligan City as Junior Officer (1942-1943); Commanding Officer Aug 17, 1943-Feb. 1945 of the “I” Co 3rd Bn 120th Inf 108th Div (Guerr); WHEREAS, his bravery was challenged on October 24, 1942 when he encountered enemies at Sta. Filomina, Iligan City. In that encounter, one Jitney was captured and about 7 Japanese killed including the famous Japanese leader in Iligan, Lanao Capt. Ohura. On December 24, the same year, they attacked Japanese garrison at Iligan and then on February 6, 1943 they attacked Iligan wharf with only one squad;

WHEREAS, in granting general powers to the Local Government Units to name public places, streets and structures, Section 13 (b) (2) of the Local Government Code is crystal-clear in its stipulation that the Sangguniang Panlungsod of a Highly-Urbanized City may change the name of city roads, avenues, thoroughfares and bridges within its territorial jurisdiction, in consultation with the Philippine Historical Commission (PHC);

WHEREAS, in his extensive j^ears of military and police service, the late Col. Jose C. Orbe served with dedication and a well-merited reputation by reason of his bravery, diligence and fidelity towards the public; WHEREAS, in granting general powers to the Local Government Units to name public places, streets and structures, Section 13 (b) (2) of the Local Government Code is crystal-clear in its stipulation that the Sangguniang Panlungsod of a Highly-Urbanized City may change the name of city roads, avenues, thoroughfares and bridges within its territorial jurisdiction, in consultation with the Philippine Historical Commission (PHC);

WHEREFORE, on motion of Member Eric M. Capitan, duly seconded by Members Petronilo G. Pardillo, Bernard Y. Pacana and Samuel P. Huertas. BE IT RESOLVED, AS IT HEREBY RESOLVED, By the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Iligan, that the following City Ordinance be, as it is hereby ADOPTED

BE IT RESOLVED, AS IT HEREBY RESOLVED, By the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Iligan, that the following City Ordinance be, ADOPTED and APPROVED:

WHEREAS, this desire of Barangay Bonbonon to have its own evacuation center and public cemetery intended for use of their constituents and neighboring hinterland barangays with an exclusive area/portion for Muslims, has been running for quite sometimes;

WHEREAS, citing humanitarian reason, City Mayor Celso G. Regencia requested to amend said Ordinance by imposing lines as penalties to the offenders and to apply only confiscation when they will be caught again;

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on the fair market value at the time of the taking of the property” WHEREFORE, on motion of Member Renato L. Ancis, duly seconded by Member Sorilie Christine R. Bacsarpa.

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WHEREAS, in the public hearing conducted on August 1, 2018, attended by the heirs of the late Col. Jose C. Orbe and other personalities, the heirs expressed their gratitude to have that road named in honor of their humble father;

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browned, water is added along with additional ingredients like black pepper, lemongrass, and shallots and allowed to simmer until cooked. Coconut milk is

Approaches to improve English reading proficiency By DIONESIO O. ENGUITO JR. Secondary School Teacher II

DEPED and individual schools must develop a reading intervention progam that will cater students who are in the frustration and instructional levels. This can be done by employing peer tutor to enhance the reading skills of those in the independent level. We must also provide opportunities to reading teachers for professional development by sending them in trainings, seminars, workshops and symposia especially the design to enhance teachers’ skills in teaching reading and uplifting the reading proficiency of the pupils. We must also device localized and contextualized reading materials, text and selection in order to connect the application of real setting with that of the

reading proficiency of the students. We must also ensure the participation of the parents and community in uplifting the reading proficiency of the students. Parents may be encouraged to tutor their children especially in reading. The school must allocate some budget to programs, events and activities directly related to reading activities and include in the procurement the materials and books needed for reading remediation activities. We must regularly monitor the reading proficiency of the students and develop a reward system for pupils who have achieved the highest percentage of the reading proficiency acquisition at the end of every reading remediation program.

sometimes added to thicken the broth. Other ingredients like tomatoes and siling haba chilis are also sometimes added, but are not traditional. Tiyula itum is traditionally served with white rice or tamu rice cakes. Tiyula itum is culturally important among the Tausug and is also known as Food for the Royalty since is usually served during special occasions like weddings and Hari Raya festivities. Piyanggang manok, (or pyanggang manok), is chicken braised in turmeric, onions, lemongrass, ginger, siling haba

chilis, garlic, coconut milk, and ground burnt coconut and rather looks like tiyula itum, since both use burnt coconut. It is likewise black in color, and the chicken may also be grilled before adding the marinade. Maranao Mamis Desserts Not to forget the Filipino’s penchant for sugary delights, Babu Kwan will also serve classic Maranao Mamis for dessert. Unfortunately, our favorites Dodol and Tiyat’g were unavailable for the first day due to a brownout in Lanao which precluded suppliers from

preparing the raw materials. Fortunately, we were served Balolon, pandan crepe stuffed with sweet grated and toasted coconut meat and muscovado sugar. Pagana Maranaw Aside from the menu, Babu Kwan also aims to promote Maranao arts through its interior decoration and culture through its unique Japanese inspired circular dining tables. “In our special gatherings in Lanao called Pagana Maranaw, we serve food on the floor where the guests squat. Food is served in ornate aluminum

ware called tabak, and this is known as the ultimate dining experience in Lanao,” Ms. Khal explained. “However, it’s difficult to eat with this arrangement so we thought of these Japanese inspired circular dining areas with wood carved tabled inlaid with mother-of-pearl hand crafted in Tugaya, Lanao del Sur. This is not common, but we decided to showcase these as well, to help our fellow Maranao artisans continue their craft by promoting it in Babu Kwan. It is still Asian and very comfortable for diners.”

Encountering Stage Fright in Class Presentations By ANA D. ESCOBAR Master Teacher I West City Central School

Are you someone who has a fear in public speaking? Are you someone who stutters when you are brought up a platform to speak in front of an audience? Do you shake, sweat, and feel restless when your name is called in front of everyone? Stage fright is a common thing. Stage fright is very common to everyone to begin with. However, some people do love to perform in front of people. How amazing would it be if everyone were like them, right? But, no. Not everyone can be as brave and courageous

as they are. So, how can we fight stage fright? Here are a few tips: 1. Understand why you are there. I remember I used to be very afraid of standing in front of everyone. My knees would go weak, my lips would tremble, and I would do uncalled-for body gestures that distracts the audience in front of me. However, I have made a few talks start roughly but end smoothly with a perfect finishing touch because I realized that I am there because someone saw the potential in me. Someone believed that I can do it, and that I can deliver. So, think of how grateful you should

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be. Think of the honor it brings you as a performer. 2. Practice. To overcome one’s fear, is to immerse yourself more with it. Dip yourself in the pool of your fears until you grow resilient over it. It may seem easier said than done, but it’s either this way, or the highway. When you practice, start by doing it in front of people you’re comfortable with. Then, try to do it in front of people you’re not so close with. Even joining a local Toastmaster’s club could help, too! 3. The ‘I don’t care’ attitude. Sometimes, our fears outrun and outnumber

us because we think too much of committing mistakes. How would people think of me? How would people react if I make a fool out of myself? Sometimes in life, we need to learn and apply the ‘I don’t care’ attitude. Human as we are, we’re not born perfect. We make mistakes every now and then, and that’s fine! It’s in our nature. From here, as you get more comfortable with yourself, you’ll definitely ace any performance, any public speaking event, and any agenda that requires you to be in front of an audience. As they say, practice makes perfect!

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from page 8 activity shows signs of weakness. In the US, real GDP continued to expand in Q4 2018, ref lecting positive contributions from personal consumption expenditures, nonresidential fixed investment, exports, private inventory investment, and federal government spending. GDP growth in Japan, China, and India softened slightly in Q4 2018, although recent indicators continued to point to stable demand conditions. Meanwhile, economic activity improved slightly in the euro area. However, risks to global growth remain skewed to the downside amid elevated trade tensions, tighter financial conditions, and policy uncertainty in advanced economies. • Domestic financial market conditions remain stable despite external headwinds. The Philippine financial system remained sound, as banks’ balance sheets exhibited sustained growth in assets and deposits. At the same time, asset quality indicators remained healthy while capital adequacy ratios continued to be above international standards even with the implementation of the Basel III framework. In addition, based on the latest senior loan officer survey, bank lending standards for loans to both enterprises and households were broadly unchanged, indicating that banks continue to be prudent in managing risks. Despite volatility stemming from the external environment, domestic financial markets were supported by favorable investor sentiment amid a sound banking system and firm economic growth prospects. • The BSP leaves its monetary policy settings unchanged in Q1 2019. The BSP decided to maintain its policy interest rate at 4.75 percent at the February and March monetary policy meetings based on its assessment of a more manageable inflation environment. Inflation pressures have eased further, reflecting mainly the decline in food inflation amid improved supply conditions, while inflation expectations have stabilized further during the quarter. Meanwhile, the BSP observed that overall prospects for domestic activity continue to be firm, supported by a projected recovery in household spending and the sustained implementation of the government’s infrastructure program. • The BSP also noted that the risks to the inflation outlook remained broadly balanced for 2019 even as further risks could emerge from prolonged El Niño weather conditions and higher-thanexpected increases in global oil and food prices. For 2020, the risks lean toward the downside amid slowdown in global economic activity. Looking ahead, the BSP will continue to monitor developments affecting the inflation outlook to ensure that the monetary policy stance remains consistent with its price stability objective.

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from page 8 and more than 58,000 QRenabled merchants in the country. By December 2018, there were 35 GCash-enabled sites, including all 31 Ayala Malls nationwide and other Ayala Land (ALI) retail centers. It has also launched GCredit, GSave, and Invest Money as part of its commitment to

provide financial services to its growing, digitally-savvy base. For its part, BPI’s new Mobile app has 1.6 million downloads and ranks #1 in the Apple App Store and #4 in the Google Play Store (source: Similar Web, March 31, 2019). Total active BPI Online and BPI Mobile users also grew by 16.3% in 2018. In total, BPI serves over 54,000 merchants (including Global Payments merchants). It continues to ramp up its microfinance arm, BanKo, which has provided over P4 billion worth of loans over the last three years to nearly 56,000 entrepreneurs. It has over 200 branches nationwide and is set to release a BanKo mobile wallet app soon. BPI and GCash continue to complement each other to make financial services more convenient and accessible, and are poised to introduce even more technology offerings and services in the coming months. Over the past three years, the Ayala group has invested over P18.5 billion to further its fintech capabilities and aspirations. In e-commerce and logistics, Ayala is quickly becoming a major player. Among Ayala’s earliest digital investments was ZALORA Philippines, an e-commerce fashion retail platform that capped off 2018 with over 100 million page views for the first time in its seven-year history and over seven million mobile app downloads. In October 2018, Ayala spun off ZALORA’s in-house logistics capabilities into Entrego, now the country’s fastest growing Courier, Express and Parcel provider with 54 distribution hubs nationwide. In health tech, AC Health pioneered the country’s first digital health portfolio to provide Filipinos with seamless and integrated healthcare services. Through Vigos Health Technologies, AC Health developed an in-house Electronic Medical Record and Clinic Information System called Vigos EMR. It also launched a digital corporate health platform called Vigos Care which allows AC Health’s patients to access all their healthcare needs from their phones. In addition, the company has also invested in AIDE, a digital home health platform, and MedGrocer, an online pharmacy that delivers right to the customer’s doorstep. AC Health’s digital portfolio will serve more than one million lives by 2020. In its biggest commitment to digitalization to date, Ayala and its affiliates have announced plans to launch a new venture capital fund, with at least $150 million, to invest globally in new technologies that can complement their business activities. With this new fund, Ayala seeks to focus on startups in their early growth stage and support tech innovations in data and analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, fintech, automation, real estate, retail, transport, energy, water, health and wellness, and food. Ayala, ALI, BPI, Globe, AC Energy and other selected invited investors have committed to raise this fund, which will be managed by Kickstart Ventures Inc. (Kickstart). Kickstart is the corporate venture capital subsidiary of Globe with investment decisions overseen by senior Ayala group executives. It has invested in 39 digital startups in seven different countries since 2012. This fund is the largest effort of its kind in the Philippines, and

Monday, April 29, 2019 the first conglomerate-wide strategic venture capital fund in the country. Through digital transformation, Ayala is harnessing the power of technology as it remains fully committed to reinventing its businesses to help bridge societal gaps, make a lasting and meaningful impact on society, and help improve Filipino lives.

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from page 8 incorporating international aspects, the adoption of a multidisciplinary approach to addressing IP issues and its strong anti-camcording legislation. The USTR noted, however, that the Philippines, Argentina, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Egypt, Greece, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Romania, Russia, Thailand, and Vietnam, do not have in place effective policies and procedures to ensure their own government agencies do not use unlicensed software. “It is important for governments to legitimize their own activities in order to set an example of respecting IP for private enterprises,” the US government agency’s report read. The USTR’s Special 301 Report aims to push countries to better adhere to intellectual property rights standards, by identifying US trading partners which it considers to have weak IP protection and enforcement system. A recent study from the Business Software Alliance (BSA) showed that the rate of unlicensed software installations in the Philippines has declined by 6 percent from 70 percent in 2011 to 64 percent in 2017. The rate was still higher than the average of 57 percent in the Asia Pacific region and the worldwide average of 37 percent. (PNA)

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from page 2 as Manila and abroad, TFBM revealed that the number of IDPs only reached 39,000 today. Del Rosario also shared that the data Kathanor collected had coincided with the 2015 Census data. “The primary reason why we conducted Kathanor is to ensure that only credible residents will be profiled,” he added. TFBM member-agencies and humanitarian organizations are now using the Kathanor data to easily identify legitimate Marawi IDPs to receive the support and assistance they provide. (WLBacelonia/ PIA-ICCC)

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from page 2 expansion of the Public Administration and Defense sub-sector. For the industry, Cariño said the surge in the Construction reflects the strong showing of public spending in infrastructure via the Build, Build, Build program. “Manufacturing which gained pace is a proof of the private sector’s dynamism and resilience amid international headwinds which dampened global demand, and the series of oil price hikes in the world market in the reference year,” she further said. Meanwhile, the region’s agriculture, hunting, forestry, and fishing (AHFF) grew at a slower pace of 0.4 percent in 2018, from 4.7 percent growth

recorded in the previous year. Cariño said AHFF sector contributed a meager 0.1 percentage point or virtually zero contribution to the region’s economic growth last year. The growth was also below the plan target of 4.0 to 6.0 percent. According to her, the dismal performance of the AHFF exposed into plain view the need to conduct a thorough and comprehensive review of our agriculture policies as well as to improve access to technology and extension services, irrigation, markets, and finance. (APB/PIA10)

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from page 4 normal condition, if not the poor condition. Pseudo per capita income occurs. The gross national income is divided by all the population. The result can be “a good” per capita income. Yet, the gross income mostly come into the pockets of the small percent of the powerful corporations. It is more dangerous than the land or territory colonization. The impact is frightening: a striking gap between the haves and the poor. Ideology colonization is easily recognized. When there is a new value entering the majority value, it turns out to be controversial. Chaos and frontal defense by the indigenous people comes up. It is easy to detect. It can happen everywhere. And, the country and the government can provide measures for such a chaos. Unlike the economy which tends to be pseudo. So, right or wrong is my country. We must be united, nationalist, but not chauvinist. We have to be global minded but we also have to defend our nation from any kind of colonization: economy and ideology. Dr. Djuwari is the Director of Language Laboratory, STIE Perbanas Surabaya. The advisor of Indonesia Association of Press Practitioners/ Journalists in East Java province (HIPSI), Indonesia. He is also the president of the International Association of Scholarly Publishers, Editors, and Reviewers (IASPER).

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from page 4 Social media has become a two-edged blade. On the one hand, it can be used to inform and raise awareness. But it can also be misused for spreading alternative truths and as weapons for maligning, defrauding and even harming others. The cloak of anonymity afforded by social media has given rise to armies of trolls who derive enjoyment in disrupting/ disturbing discussions, bashing personalities or just simply annoying others. Wittingly or unwittingly, careless social media participants give out personal information which expose them to identity theft, financial scams, blackmail, sexual exploitation and security threats. Because of the foregoing, do we need to give up Facebook and Twitter? Not at all. As long as we do not become prisoners in our virtual reality. And also for as long as we follow the common-sense advice of practising responsibility in the web: Think before you tweet. Think some more before you re-tweet, share or forward any message. Note: You may email us at totingbunye2000@gmail.com. If

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Administration mayoralty candidate Solomon Rufila and vice mayoralty bet Bernardino Ursos of Hugpong ng Pagbabago and National Unity Party coalition begged off not to attend the forum because of prior commitment to a political rally in Barangay Lapinigan. Local politicians standing firm against vote buying is a new twist since many of them were part of the ruling party in the province which have been engaged in massive vote buying spree in the past except in 2016 where they are running unopposed and when President Rodrigo Duterte lost heavily here against the administration and Liberal Party bet Mar Roxas. Paredes, a neophyte politician and son of former governor and congressman Ceferino Paredes Jr., said vote buying even giving away goods and services is illegal under election laws that if candidates are engaged in this it would be more likely they will continue doing other illicit deeds when they are already in office. “Is the salary of a mayor serving for three years enough to buy votes during the election,” he asked. For his part, Palabrica, an incumbent town councilor, said even vote buying in the past elections could just be regarded as offerings to voters, he has no capability to do it because he is just a poor candidate. He, however, tells voters if there are really irresistible offer they might as well accept it, but they should vote according to their conscience. Ananoria, an incumbent provincial board member, said their local political group with a complete slate have strong commitment against the ills of vote buying and they emphasized this in their speeches during political rallies. “Politicians engaged in vote buying only look down and do not respect the voters,” Ananaoria said. Ravelo, a retired police colonel, said aside from being illegal, vote buying is not acceptable in the eyes of God. Both de Asis and Aquino also stood their ground against the evils of vote buying.

aquaculture production including lack of capital, the decline in the supply of fingerlings for stocking and increase in water siltation levels.” Repairs and maintenance of fishing vessels as well as a reduction of fish unloading from foreign flagged-vessels had also caused a decline in commercial fisheries production, she said. Support for sustainable fishing and aquaculture, including financing and skills enhancement programs for the fisherfolk entrepreneurs must be scaled up to remedy the poor performance of the fishery subsector, she said. She added the programs aimed at improving the efficiency of aquaculture production should remain a government priority. Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-Davao regional director Fatma Idris explained the three-month closure of Davao Gulf to fishing activities from June 1 to August 30, 2018 caused the decline in the output of the fishery subsector. The gulf is a spawning ground for tuna and other marine creatures. Meanwhile, most of the fish catch of the fishing vessels in the region were brought to General Santos City. To increase the output of the subsector, she said they would assist fishers in putting up an additional 300 fish cages. Lim said the overall regional performance of agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing sector last year registered a positive growth of 2.9%, or higher compared to 1.7% in 2017. The sector’s contribution to the overall Gross Domestic Regional Product was P42.610 billion, according to the the Philippine Statis- from page 1 tics Authority. (Antonio L. of a relative in Purok 5A, Sitio Colina IV/MindaNews) Paitan, Barangay Dalipuga

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from page 1 the assurance made by the candidates is a welcome development here where it has been known for such electoral malpractices in the past elections. Among the mayoral candidates who committed against vote buying were independents John Paredes, Arth Ryan Palabrica, Agusani Ananoria and Floriano Ravelo Jr. and vice mayoralty bets incumbent Mayor Jenny de Asis and former mayor Rey Aquino of Partido Federal ng Pilipinas.

when they started to argue. The police said the father suddenly drew his .38 revolver and shot his son. The report, however, did not say where the son was hit and whether he was brought to a nearby hospital for medical treatment after the incident. The father was committed to Iligan City Jail last Friday-and is now facing charges for “Parricide.” It was his daughter, the sister of the victim, who willingly filed the case against the father, the police said. The police said “Parricide” is non bailable offense.

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-- THE NIGHT STALKER -THE first Moro-themed and inspired restaurant in Cagayan de Oro is now on its soft opening at the ground floor of Saavedra Building (Vines Pension House), Yacapin corner Aguinaldo Streets, Barangay 32, Cagayan de Oro City, just across Wilshire Inn and 110 meters from Masjid Oro Jamaah along Aguinaldo Street. Babu Kwan is named after the common term for “beloved auntie” in Lanao, Sulu and Maguindanao (babu) and kwan is a common Filipino term for something intangible. As described in the press statement shared with visitors during the ribbon cutting held last April 15, “Babu Kwan is everyone’s auntie. She represents the auntie who cooks for the whole clan. You see her at every gathering – bringing a smile to your face with her pots full of comfort food. She’s the one you can always turn to for advice, while enjoying a cup of coffee she brews for you along with her recipe for chicken BBQ. She makes you feel loved, while spoiling you with her dishes.” Babu Kwan was introduced as a Moro Muslim born and raised in Southern Philippines. She is an essential part of the community, because she brings so much to the table. She is single, unmarried except to her cooking. She has much to share with the world, and she will make the whole world feel loved with her home-cooked meals. She is everyone’s auntie. As the years passed, Babu Kwan traveled to nearby countries and realized how much we have in common with our Asian neighbors. Hence, she has infused the taste of Asia to her culinary flairs. Two inspirations Owned by couple Abdelnur (Abde) and Khal Campong,

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Monday, April 29, 2019

champions Moro Filipino Culture thru Halal Cuisine

"Babu Kwan is now closed and will reopen in time for the start of Ramadan on May 4."

Abde Campong welcomes guests to Babu Kwan.

both former government employees, the new venture is their Great Leap Forward aimed at restoring the Maranao Culture and Lifestyle shattered by the Marawi Siege, and introducing Halal foods to people everywhere as mandated in the Holy Koran. An Electronics Engineer from MSU Marawi and former ICT Chief of the defunct ARMM, Abde said they had two personal sources of inspiration for Babu Kwan. “The Marawi siege destroyed our Maranao way of life, culture and heritage, not only in ground zero but also in surrounding towns. Cultural practices of IDPs were displaced when they moved elsewhere where ingredients for their traditional foods were unavailable. Even artisans in far off places like Tugaya, Lanao Sur lost their markets since no one comes to Marawi anymore,” Abde shared in his welcome remarks. “This inspired us to do something to preserve our Maranao and Moro Muslim culture and cultural practices. Food is one of the best ways to understand the culture of the people. Through the food we serve, people will learn to identify our culture as Maranaos from Lanao or Muslims from Mindanao.”

Ribbon Cutting

Second, Abde said Babu Kwan was inspired by this particular passage from the Holy Koran: Mohsin Khan: O mankind! Eat of that which is lawful and good on the earth, and follow not the footsteps of Shaitan (Satan). Verily, he is to you an open enemy. “This is where Halal come in. Halal means what is acceptable, what is prescribed by religion. In one of our trainings in Malaysia, we were told they are promoting Halal foods not because they only want to serve the Muslims, but to open Halal food to all peoples of the earth. By opening Babu Kwan, we are complying with that directive.” As of this writing, Ms. Khal said Babu Kwan’s Halal certification is still under process, (Halal is different from Halal Certified) and they were in

CDO Bloggers pose with Babu Kwan owners Abde (3rd from left) and Khal (5th from left, sitting) during their soft opening April 15

Babu Kwan is at the ground floor of the Vines Pension House at the corner of Yacapin and Aguinaldo Streets.

fact expecting auditors to visit this week but assured us all their ingredients are Halal, processes, kitchen and facilities are clean and abide by Halal principles. Soft Opening According to event coordinator Karen Kay Jagape, Babu Kwan will be on its soft opening from April 16 (Tue) to April 23 (Tue) then will reopen after Ramadan starts. Operating hours are Monday to Saturday 11am-2pm for lunch, then 5-9pm for dinner. The kitchen is in the good hands of Chef Hasanah Sani Macapaar, an outstanding graduate of Monster Kitchen Academy, as related to us by our fellow CDO Blogger Karren Kaye Tulang-Mambuay who invited us to the soft opening. I actually met Chef Has 3 years ago when she and team mate Chef Vahnja Babia won the Bronze Medal for finishing 2nd runner up in the prestigious Chef Wars at the 10th National Food Showdown held

October 2016 in Baguio City. Earlier, Chef Has won the right to represent the city in the national competition when she and team mates Ivy Ann P. Duldulao and Jade Charmaine P. Mangao won Silver, the highest award in the Chef Wars, 20th Kumbira, the longest running and biggest culinary event outside Metro Manila in August 2016. While Babu Kwan will eventually serve Halal Moro, Filipino and other Asian cuisines, for the week-long soft opening, the menu will be limited to the following: Beef Randang, Chicken Piyaparan, Pizazati, Sambal Mussels, Chicken BBQ, Tiyula Itum, Daral and Garlic Prawns. But for the first day of the ribbon cutting, we were treated with spicy peanuts, Sambal Mussels and Pizazati for appetizers, followed by the main courses Beef Randang, Carabao Randang, Chicken Piyaparan, Chicken Pyanggang, Kyuning Rice and Balolon for

dessert. “In Lanao del Sur, Randang is traditionally made with carabao beef (carabeef),” explained Ms. Khal, who will initially manage Babu Kwan. “Beef and Carabeef Randang have different sauces. Carabeef Randang sauce is stronger, with sambal and tomato paste, toasted, grated coconut meat and lemon grass (tanglad).” Babu Kwan will also serve Tiyula Itum (Tausug for ‘black stew) and Piyanggang manok, Tausug favorites from Sulu. Tiyula Itum is a braised beef or goat soup dish originating with a characteristic black color due to the use of charred coconut meat. Tiyula Itum is prepared by rubbing and marinating chunks of beef in a pounded mixture of spices (pamapa) and powdered burnt coconut meat. It is then fried with garlic, onions, turmeric, ginger, and galangal or Siamese/Thai See BABU, page 10