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Waterpark repurposes machine to produce surface disinfectant By MIKE BAÑOS Editor at Large
SINCE the Seven Seas Waterpark and Resort was shuttered on March 17 in response to the government’s plea to help curb the spread of COVID-19, the facility, hailed as “Mindanao’s Showcase of Sustainable Tourism” has lain idle except for a skeleton crew cleaning and maintaining its various attractions. However, that wasn’t going to stop UC-1 President and CEO Engr. Elpidio M. Paras from using its facilities to help in the war against the virus. UC-1 is the holding company which owns and manages the family’s various
A Parasat payment booth protected against contamination on both sides.
enterprises in the hospitality service provision, and cable industry, business process television. outsourcing (BPO), internet See MACHINE, page 11
SEC lends more support to fight against COVID-19
THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is lending more support to national efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. In its most recent initiative, the Commission transferred a total of P2 billion from its accounts to the Bureau of the Treasury to augment the government’s war chest in tackling
COVID-19. The SEC made the contribution in accordance with Section 4(v) of Republic Act No. 11469, otherwise known as the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act, and the directive of the Department of Finance. The Commission has been proactively responding to the public health emer-
gency that later escalated into a national emergency, in line with the President’s directives and the provisions of the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act. Among others, the SEC has extended regulatory relief to corporations and other entities under its supervision by moving UC-1 Pres Elpie Paras has repurposed 7 Seas Waterparks’ Chlorinsitu IIa machine to
ILIGAN CITY -- The Iligan City Agriculture Office (ICAO) is encouraging residents of Iligan to grow their own survival garden while the city is under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ). Currently, the ICAO is distributing repacked vegetable seeds to individuals and barangays here as part of the emergency response to the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) menace.
Jose Desiderio Oyoa, officer-in-charge of the ICAO, said the program dubbed “COVID-19 Survival Garden” aims to encourage every household to grow their survival garden in their backyards and have a sustainable supply of vegetables while an ECQ is being implemented in the city. “While the quarantine is ongoing, we are giving away seeds to help the families and communities to be prepared
in case of a food supply shortage due to the impact of the ECQ,” he further said. Oyo-a added that having some vegetable plants in the backyard could help families in these trying times. According to Oyo-a, the seeds are distributed for free and delivered to the puroks or barangays in observance of the physical distancing measures. Among the seeds being distributed include pechay,
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produce Sodium Hypochlorite solution when diluted can be used as a surface disinfecant.
City Agri urges Iligan residents to grow own ‘survival garden’ amid ECQ okra, kangkong, bell pepper, batong, squash, patola, and eggplant. As of press time, the ICAO has distributed some 3,152 sets of assorted vegetable seeds in different urban households. Those interested to obtain free assorted vegetable seeds may contact the ICAO on telephone number 2214466 or mobile number 09350340477. (APB/PIA ICIC)
Jose Desiderio Oyo-a, officer-in-charge of the Iligan City Agriculture Office, emphasizes that having some vegetable plants in the backyard could help families in these trying times. (ADD/PIA ICIC)
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BPMC healthcare experts train soldiers Caraga now under on handling COVID-19 patients enhanced M A L AY BA L AY C I T Y, Bukidnon -- Groups of 403rd Infantr y “Peacemaker” Brigade troopers are prepped to transport patients of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) during a training exercise that allows soldiers to practice the most effective and safest way of handling patients with highly contagious disease. “Because of the requirements of transporting personnel with infectious disease like COVID-19, we can’t use our traditional methods of transport without risking the medical crew in the back of the ambulance or any patient transport vehicles, and the rest of the crew in the front,” Marlah Samson, Health Emergency Staff Operations officer of Bukidnon Provincial Medical Center (BPMC) said. That’s why 403rd Brigade commander Colonel Ferdinand Barandon is working with the BPMC medical professionals to prepare his soldiers on COVID patienthandling by taking part in the training dubbed “Orientation on the Emerging Disease COVID19: Donning and Doffing of PPE with Transport Simulation, Samson added. The training involves a half-day theory inside Camp Osito Bahian and a half-day practical at BPMC COVID-19 facility with the BPMC Infection Control Unit. It shows how to safeguard crew members from being exposed to the virus. “We train on personal protective equipment (PPE) donning and doffing procedures. It is important that our soldiers learn the protocols and techniques, especially those involved in patient transfer and those that are in the frontlines,” Samson said. A total of 141 soldiers were trained in two batches. Sixty-one of them graduated on April 1, and another 80 also completed the training, April 2. The coaches said that See TRAIN, page 9
community quarantine By ALEXANDER LOPEZ
Healthcare experts from Bukidnon Provincial Medical Center show how to use, put on, and take off the personal protective equipment (PPE) to safeguard crew members from being exposed to the deadly coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19 (403rd Bde, PA)
403rd Infantry “Peacemaker” Brigade troopers carry, transport, and endorse mock patients to Bukidnon Provincial Medical Center during the “Orientation on the Emerging Disease COVID19: Donning and Doffing of PPE with Transport Simulation,” as the BPMC healthcare experts train the soldiers in handling COVID-19 patients. (403rd Bde, PA)
Troopers of 403rd Infantry “Peacemaker” Brigade are prepped to transport patients of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) during a simulated exercise that allows soldiers to practice the most effective and safest way of handling COVID-19 patients. (403rd Bde, PA)
BUTUAN CITY – Following confirmation of the first case of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) in the region, the Caraga Regional Task Force on 2019 coronavirus disease placed the entire region under an enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) effective Monday (April 6). The decision was reached by the region’s top policymakers after a virtual meeting Monday, said Agusan del Norte Governor Dale Corvera, who chairs the task force and also heads the Regional Development Council (RDC). Cordera, who announced the declaration hours after the meeting, said the ECQ will be in place “until revoked”. He said the meeting was participated in by governors, mayors and representatives from different line agencies of the government, including the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) whose personnel will be tasked to enforce the ECQ. “We need your cooperation and sacrifices while we are under the enhanced community quarantine because this is for our own good,” Corvera said in the dialect. Under the ECQ, Corvera said all Caraga residents are required to stay in their homes. He said the
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DPWH continues to help in fight vs. COVID-19 THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will once again turn over health commodities such as surgical face masks donated by Chinese contractors to hospitals and other service frontliners. About 18,000 pieces of
surgical face masks, 1,000 pieces N95 masks, and 90 pieces personal protective equipment (PPE) were received by DPWH Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain from two (2) Chinese construction groups on Holy Monday, April 6, 2020 by
DPWH, as donation to help in the Philippine government’s effort to halt the spread of the coronavirus. The contractor of the BGC to Ortigas Center Road Link Project, Sino Road and Bridges Group Co. Ltd. through its General Manager Li Hui donated 6,000 pieces face mask and 40 pieces PPE. On the otherhand, China Road and Bridge Corporation General Manager Ren
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Xiaopeng handed 12,000 pieces surgical face masks, 1,000 pieces N95 masks, and 50 pieces PPE. China Road and Bridge Corporation presently undertakes the construction of the Binondo-Intramuros bridge in Manila, and the EstrellaPantaleon bridge between Makati and Mandaluyong under implementation of DPWH Unified Project Management Office-Roads Management Cluster 1. Secretary Mark A. Villar instructed Undersecretary Sadain to turn-over these See FIGHT, page 9
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Globe turns over 1,000 preloaded mobile phones to the country’s frontliners GLOBE continues to support the connectivity needs of those at the forefront of the country’s COVID-19 response efforts by turning over 1,000 mobile phones to police, military, and naval forces and select hospitals nationwide. The mobile phones are preloaded with 30day unlimited AllNet Call & Text to all networks to enable the frontliners to attend to emergency situations quicker, as well as to communicate with their colleagues and family members without worrying
about telecom expenses. “We understand the hardships that our frontliners are facing and we are thankful for their heroic deeds. To help, we are doing our best to provide them with the connectivity they need to save lives, protect the public, and get in touch with their loved ones,” said Yoly Crisanto, Globe Chief Sustainability Officer and SVP for Corporate Communications. “On behalf of the entire community of Rizal Medical Center, we thank you for your kind donation. Your
Mobile phone delivery to the Philippine National Police
support will enable our frontliners to enhance communication, as we continue providing excellent and compassionate healthcare to everyone who seeks consult. It is this ‘Bayanihan’ spirit that galvanizes us to continue in this battle. Once again, our wholehearted gratitude and together, we will overcome,” said Rizal Medical Center OIC Primo B. Valenzuela in his letter to Globe. Aside from RMC, other hospitals which received the mobile kits are: Baguio General Hospital, San Lorenzo Ruiz General Hospital, National Center for Mental Health, Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center, San Lazaro Hospital, Tondo Medical Center, Amang Rodriguez Memorial Medical Center, Valenzuela Medical Center. Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital, National Kidney Transplant Institute, Manila Naval Hospital, Veterans
Globe security personnel deliver mobile phones to the Philippine General Hospital Medical Foundation.
Hospital, Northern Mindanao Medical Center. Ospital ng Maynila, Pasig City General Hospital, Rosario Maclang Bautista General Hospital, Southern Philippines Medical Center, Caloocan City Medical Center, Manila East Medical Center, San Juan Medical Center,
Philippine Heart Center, Lung Center of the Philippines, Ospital Ng Makati, Philippine General Hospital, Jose N. Rodriguez Memorial Hospital, and Research Institute of Tropical Medicine. Other recipients include the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine
Navy, Philippine National Police, and the Ranao Rescue Team. Earlier, Globe also provided free GoWIFI internet connection in various hospitals and supermarkets across the country to address the connectivity requirements of frontliners, patients, and the general public.
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Better safe than sorry
THE mandatory use of face masks to help slow down the spread of COVID 19 has been the subject of different opinions even among medical experts. Until recently, the official position of the DOH, if I read the pronouncements correctly, has been to limit the use of face masks only to those who feel the symptoms of the dreaded disease. If you are healthy, (or at least feel healthy), just observe the proper social distancing while in public. In fact, in certain government pronouncements, drug stores, and similar establishments have been asked to lift their “no mask, no entry” policies. In a 180-degree turnaround, the IATF last Tuesday mandated the compulsory use of face masks in public. Believing it is better to err on the side of safety, the City Council of Muntinlupa met via videoconference on March 31, to pass City Ordinance 2020-083. The same was signed the following day by Mayor Jaime R. Fresnedi. The ordinance mandates that “every person is required to wear face masks at all times, especially when going outside their residence, at the workplace, when entering government buildings and offices, and while in
public places.” A first offense is punishable by “attendance in community service or awareness campaign for at least three hours”. A subsequent offense is punishable by strict confinement to residence, except for emergency purposes. Muntinlupa City PIO Tez Navarro earlier announced 41 confirmed COVID 19 cases (a single day spike of 7), 173 PUMs, 72 PUIs, 4 deaths and 39 recovered. Other Muntinlupa City government anti-COVID 19 initiatives: -27 city-paid school nurses were deployed as additional medical personnel in local quarantine control points. City Health Officer Dr. Manuel Casador, Jr. said the school nurses will help implement quarantine control measures, including checking of temperatures, survey of travel history and symptoms, among others. -The city government launched the Virtual Mental Health and Psychosocial support team on Facebook to provide psychological counseling. The project is being handled by the City Health Office, Social Service Department and Persons with Disabilities Affairs Office. The project has provided online counseling to 168 city residents.
-The Muntinlupa City Council headed by Vice Mayor Temy Simundac has authorized the purchase of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) machines and testing kits to be housed at the Ospital ng Muntinlupa. The use of the foregoing will be subject to approval by the DOH. Earlier, Muntinlupa set up a field hospital adjacent to the Ospital ng Muntinlupa. Also, isolation areas are also now in place in the 9 barangays of Muntinlupa. -The City Council donated 1,000 disposable surgical gowns to the Ospital ng Muntinlupa. - P N P Mu n t i n l u p a Chief P/Col Hermogenes Cabe reported filing cases against 94 curfew violators. Who are the “frontliners”? I ran across this very i n t e r e s t i n g Yo u Tu b e video shared by Ben de Leon in our Viber group. The speaker, apparently a medical professional, describes who are the real front-liners. Let me reproduce her message. “Many have referred to us health workers as working on the front line of this epidemic. I understand this terminology and the inclination to use this wartime metaphor at this moment is apt. However, one thing needs to
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be clear. We are not the front liners in this battle. We health workers stand at the back. We are the last line of defense. And we hope the fight never gets to us. The front line of this epidemic is you. The people in the community tasked with the challenge of keeping us all safe . The history of public health is a story of prevention. Public health is about preventing larger problems before they happen. And we need you in the front lines to help stand guard. You do this by social distancing and preventing community spread in every way possible. You do this by cleaning and sanitizing. You do this by applying quarantine when indicated, and hopefully, eventually, we will add to this list, vaccination as one additional public health measure in this fight. So, thank you for standing on the front lines for us. And know that all of us on the last line of defense appreciate anything you can do to help. Be safe and take care of each other.” Note: You may wish to share the foregoing via Facebook, Twitter or Linked-In.
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Look at Christ crucified
THESE days when we are in the middle of both the holiest of weeks and the dreaded coronavirus pandemic, it might be a good idea to recover that pious practice of meditating on the passion and death of the cross, looking intently on the image of Christ crucified. It should not be an exercise of sentimentalism or pietism, but a real, authentic act of piety, reanimated by what ideally should be our everdeepening faith, hope and charity in Christ, the son of God who became man to redeem us. This is not the time for playing games. We need to get real in this! Let us see to it that we should use all our powers for this purpose. We should not just be cerebral and spiritual without involving our feelings and passions. And the other way around. We should not just be full of emotions without using the full force of our intelligence and will. Let us try to fathom the depth of God’s love for us who, as St. Paul
said, emptied himself to become man and further emptied himself by offering his life on the cross as a ransom for all our sins. It’s a love that we have to learn and to live ourselves, since we are supposed to be God’s image and likeness, children of his, meant to share in his divine life. Let us understand that the true face of love, as shown by Christ, is one that should be given completely gratuitously. It is given to all, including those who do not love us, without expecting any return. And for that, we have to be willing to bear all the burdens of everyone in the way Christ bore all our sins even if we have not yet asked for forgiveness. Let us not be calculating in our love. Let us just give and give, love and love, unafraid of the effort and the suffering that may be involved, and even if we are misunderstood, mistreated, and opposed. This way we would effectively channel Christ’s love for us, he who com-
manded us to love one another as he has loved us. (cfr. Jn 15,12) Anent this truth, St. Paul said: “Rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. But God proves his love for us in this: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Rom 5,7-8) Let us be generous and magnanimous in our loving. And the secret again is to look closely at Christ crucified who should be the central object of our attention not only these days but all the time. It might be helpful to keep in our pockets always a handy crucifix for us to be reminded of the crucified Christ. To be sure this practice would not be some sign of childishness but rather of a mature faith, of a consistent Christian and son of God. Just looking at it would already arouse in us impulses of love that can be shown perhaps in small gestures of affection, in the ready acceptance of trials and difficulties big and
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small, in coming up with initiatives for the good of others, etc. It would not be a sterile exercise. Looking at Christ crucified will also help us to live the spirit of penance well, making us realize more deeply that we are all in need of conversion. We would be moved to make reparation for all the sins of men, ours and those of others. Truly, looking at Christ crucified will strongly invite us to do many acts of love. We would seem to hear from Christ himself: “My child, give me your heart, and let your eyes observe my ways…” (Prov 23,26) Perhaps we would be left with the feeling that in spite of our best intentions to love him, we know we are always short of our desires. Still, Christ understands that and encourages us to keep on trying.
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South Korea donates 950MT rice for Phl calamity victims
THE South Korean government recently donated 950 metric tons (MT) of rice to the Philippines, particularly for the thousands of Filipino families adversely affected by natural disasters and calamities last year. They include the earthquake victims in Mindanao, particularly in North Cotabato and Davao del Sur, and other areas in regions 11 and 12, and flood victims in Cagayan Valley last year. “On behalf of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, we would like to thank President Moon Jae-in and the people of the Republic of Korea for their generosity in helping our countrymen who suffered and survived a series of earthquake in Mindanao and flooding in Cagayan Valley,” said Agriculture Secretary William Dar. The rice donation is part of the emergency food assistance of South Korea’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA). In his letter to MAFRA Minister Kim Hyeon-Soo, Secretary Dar said, “South Korea’s donation is a mani-
festation of your country’s dependable support and concern to the Filipino people, and rest assured the rice will go beyond its initial intended purpose.” For her part, administrator Judy Carol Dansal of the DA’s the National Food Authority (NFA) said the non-glutinous rice was shipped by the Korea AgroFisheries and Food Trade
Auto insurance companies return $800-M in premiums because no one is driving By CHRIS ISIDORE CNN Business
New York (CNN Business) Two insurers -- Allstate and American Family Insurance -- announced Monday they will give back about $800 million to their auto insurance customers because people are driving far less during the coronavirus crisis. Allstate (ALL) said it will refund about 15% of premiums paid by its customers in April and May, which comes to a total of about $600 million. “Given an unprecedented decline in driving, customers will receive a Shelter-inPlace Payback,” said Allstate CEO Tom Wilson “This is fair because less driving means fewer accidents.” Allstate’s payments will go to all US and Canadian customers with personal auto insurance, whether or not their state has any kind of stay-at-home order. American Family, which only serves customers in 19 states, also said its payments would go to all of its
customers. American Family Insurance said it will give back about $50 per car that a household has insured with the company via a one-time payment. It said that will total about $200 million. Allstate and American Family also said their customers who are having financial problems because of a loss of income can delay payments on insurance premiums without penalty if they contact the companies. Both are also expanding insurance coverage for customers who use their personal vehicles to deliver food, medicine and other goods. Standard personal auto insurance policies typically exclude coverage that is used for a customer’s car. And Allstate says it is also offering anyone in the United States, whether or not they are an Allstate customer, free identity protection for the rest of the year “since our lives have become more digital.” See PREMIUMS, page 9
Corporation to the NFA as part of the ASEAN Plus Three Emergency Rice Reserve Tier 3 (APTERR Tier 3) Program. The rice shipments arrived last March at the ports of General Santos City (600 MT) and Manila (350 MT) and temporarily kept at NFA warehouses. The NFA is set to turn over the South Korean rice
donation to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for distribution to affected families in Regions XI, XII, and Cagayan Valley as identified by the DSWD in coordination with the concerned LGUs, said NFA Chief Dansal, who represents the Philippines in the ASEAN emergency rice reserve initiative.
The APTERR Tier 3 is a regional cooperation mechanism involving ASEAN member countries plus the Republic of Korea, Japan and the People’s Republic of China. It aims to strengthen food security and provide emergency rice assistance to victims of natural calamities in member countries. ### (DA Communications Group)
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BSP statement on the medium-term view on inflation THE March 2020 inflation of 2.5 percent was within the BSP’s forecast range of 2.0 – 2.8 percent. The latest inflation outturn is consistent with the BSP’s prevailing assessment that inflation is expected to be benign over the policy horizon due to the potential adverse impact of COVID-19 on the domestic and global economic environment. During its monetary policy meeting last week, the Monetary Board noted that the balance of risks to the inflation outlook now leans toward the downside for both 2020 and 2021. The uncertainty over the strength and duration of the pandemic poses significant downside risks to aggregate demand. The Monetary Board noted that while the enforcement of quarantine measures could help in slowing the spread of the virus, the resulting disruptions to industries and private spending are likely to reduce economic growth in the near term. Moreover, COVID-19 has likewise dampened prospects for the global economy, which could negatively impact tourism, trade, Overseas Filipino remittances, and foreign investments. See STATEMENT, page 9
Taiwan announces $35 billion to help other nations during the Coronavirus crisis Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen held a press conTAIWAN is stepping up ference and announced a in times of the coronavi- T$1.05 trillion ($35 billion) rus crisis and helping out stimulus package would be international communi- spent to help other nations ties around the world and around the world deal with will donate 10 million face the coronavirus pandemic. In her statement, Tsai masks. The Taiwanese govern- Ing-wen said: ment and its citizens have “Over the past months, done a great job of contain- we have seen countless acts ing the virus so far with only of bravery and sacrifice from 348 total cases and 5 deaths. medical workers around To help other nations they the world. It is our duty as started a campaign called global citizens to give them Credit: The Central News Agency our full support. We need to step up cooperation, and that They will also share their “Taiwan can help.” means sharing experiences digital quarantine system to and materials and working help other countries fight together to develop treat- the coronavirus spread. ments and vaccines. We will Taiwan has recently donate surplus masks and been recognized around other supplies to our allies the world for how well they and countries hit hardest by have handled the virus and COVID-19. These supplies their epidemic strategy, will go to medical workers despite China’s push to the on the front lines who are World Health Organization working around the clock (WHO) to not recognize Taiwan. to save lives.” 2 million masks will The WHO has come be donated to the United under fire recently for an States, while other dona- interview that ended up gotions will go to different ing viral, involving Dr. Bruce An empty hallway in Taipei after they took appropriate action in dealing with the coronavirus. C redit : W alid European nations who have Aylward, a senior advisor to Berrazeg—SOPA Images/LightRocket/Getty Images via Time been severely affected and WHO repeatedly dodged See ANNOUNCES, page 9 to their diplomatic allies. Magazine By DAN EDEL
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DA’s Kadiwa ni Ani store staged at the agency grounds opens marketing opportunities for both farmer-producers and consumers: earning at the same time addressing food requirements while considering one’s safety and health.
Kadiwa store opens April 6 in DA-10’s grounds Cagayan de Oro, April 6 – The agriculture department here in Northern Mindanao (DA-10) opens its parking space to the public for the opening of its Kadiwa ni Ani at Kita store, early this morning at Antonio Luna Street.
Department of Agriculture-10 OIC-Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado emphasized that said initiative provides farmers and fisherfolk the venue of directly selling their agricultural produce and other processed food to urban dwellers, as the coronavirus-driven quarantines set by local governments have posed a challenge in terms of bringing their goods from production areas to distribution outlets. Meanwhile, consuming public can avail healthier, nutritious and more affordable food options, which also demands in adopting measures such as wearing of face masks and observing social distancing from them, which is somehow hard to do in major public markets, to help curb the said disease. Following last Saturday’s stint in barangay Lumbia, DA-10 once again rolls out its Kadiwa ni Ani at Kita store in the agency grounds to off centers/markets amid set forth by different local ensure the safety and welfare quarantine checkpoints governments. of both farmers and fisherfolk
DA’s distribution of bio con agents - Operations in the Regional Crop Protection Center, one of DA-10’s research stations located in Bangcud, Malaybalay City continues as its provides biological control agents such as Metarhizium and Lacewing for farmers’ use in the prevention of plant pests. In the presence of DA-10 OIC-RED Collado, these were handed over to the agricultural extension workers of Talakag, Bukidnon.
Miarayon farmers receive foodlane pass from DA RYAN Daño, president of the Miarayon Highland Farmers Association of Talakag, Bukidnon, known for producing high value crops, receives his foodlane pass from DA-10 exec Carlene C. Collado, in the presence of Dr. Luz I. Guzman. Issued to him at the Regional Crop Protection Center of the agency at Bangcud, Malaybalay City, the foodlane pass will allow his group to fast track the delivery of their fresh produce from their production areas to their target drop-
as well as the consumers. “To ensure everyone’s safety, DA has put up a footbath in the entrance, and imposed the mandatory use of face masks to all sellers and buyers aside from providing them a hand disinfectant station,” Carlota S. Madriaga, regional technical director for operations of DA-10 detailed. On the other hand, the Kadiwa On-Wheels is also set to head out this afternoon from the office, to some barangays within the city, including Terry Hills and Apovel, targeting an hour per barangay. “We closely coordinate the Kadiwa on Wheels with the local government of CdeO to widely disseminate the information thru their barangay captains,” the director added, to ensure guaranteed patrons once the Kadiwa will set out in the streets. Participating in the stationed and mobile Kadiwa stores include the following: Northern Mindanao Federation of Dairy Cooperatives
offering dairy products; Miarayon Highland Farmers Association – highland vegetables; Reanes Fishery Products – assorted processed agri-fishery products; Farm Grown Association of Claveria – rootcrops, fruits and vegetables; Truechef Choice – dressed chicken; and Nas Agricom Enterprises selling honey and turmeric powder. “Through this initiative, we look forward for our farmers and fisherfolkproducers and consumers alike, satisfied aside from earning but in addressing the food requirements of the consuming public while considering one’s safety and health,” Madriaga ended. Kadiwa, which refers to Katuwang sa Diwa at Gawa para sa Masaganang Ani at Mataas na Kita, is a marketing strategy employed by DA thru Secretary William D. Dar that directly links farmer-producers to its market; thereby reducing the cost of their products. # (JLO)
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All PSBank branches nationwide will be closed on April 9 and 10, 2020, in observance of Holy Thursday and Good Friday. Meanwhile, all ATMs nationwide, with the PSBank Mobile, and PSBank Online (Internet banking) facilities will be available for customers’ banking needs. Accountholders may visit https://www.psbank.com. ph/atm-branch-finder/ or open the PSBank Mobile App available in App Store and Google Playstore to locate the nearest PSBank Automated Teller Machine (ATM) in their area. SOCIAL-DISTANCING PHOTO OPS. Office of Transportation Cooperatives Regional Desk Officer Camcer Ordoñez Meanwhile, the bank will Imam and transport cooperative chairmen and representatives pose for posterity after a brief meeting with eight also conduct the following transport cooperatives (TCs) in Iligan City, to encourage them to provide free rides for frontliners servicing hospital in Iligan. The meeting culminated with all the TCs vowing to provide free rides for frontliners. photo by gerry lee gorit service adjustments during Holy Week adjustments: Payroll crediting on April 9 and 10 will still proceed. Check deposits and settlements received for
DTI enforce 30-day grace period for residential, commercial rent during ECQ MANILA – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) released Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 20-12, Series of 2020 on 4 April 2020 granting a 30-day grace period for residential rent as well as a similar grace period for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) with their commercial rent dur-
ing the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) period in Luzon. “To provide economic relief to Filipinos and MSMEs during the COVID-19 public health emergency, DTI is implementing these guidelines to ensure their survival during the ECQ, as well as to help brace them afterwards,” said Trade Secretary Ramon
Lopez. Following Republic Act (RA) No. 11469, or the “Bayanihan to Heal as One Act,” DTI will enforce a 30day grace period for commercial rents that fall within the duration of ECQ to give respite to MSMEs that have temporarily ceased operations. These enterprises will also not incur interest,
penalties, fees, and other charges under the grace period. Similarly, DTI will ensure that a minimum of 30 days grace period shall be granted for residential rent that fall due within the ECQ under the same terms. Under the MC, the grace period will be determined as 30 calendar days following the last due date of the rent during the ECQ. Cumulative amount of rents that need to be paid within the ECQ must be amortized equally in the six months following the end of the said period. This can be added to the rent owed for succeeding months without interest, penalties, fees, and charges. On the other hand, lessors are not obligated to refund residential and commercial rents already paid by lessees during the ECQ. However, lessors must grant a minimum of a 30-day grace period from the next due date of residential and commercial rents without interests and other penalties as well. Likewise, the MC calls on lessors of MSMEs to extend their generosity, if possible, the following: total or partial waiving of commercial rents due during the ECQ; granting a reprieve or discounted amount of commercial rents due after the ECQ; opening renegotiation of the Lease Term Agreements with lessees; and using other ways to mitigate the impact of the ECQ for MSMEs. More importantly, the trade chief emphasized that there should be no eviction for failure to pay residential or commercial rent due within a 30-day period after the lifting of the ECQ. “No Filipinos should lose their residence during the ECQ period. Moreover, the importance of MSMEs in jumpstarting our economy See ENFORCE, page 11
deposit after 12pm cut-off time on April 8 via branch over-the-counter and via PSBank Mobile Check Deposit will be processed on April 13. Time deposit maturities on April 9 and 10 will be processed on April 13. Should payments to AXA Philippines. and PMA enrolled in Automatic Debit Arrangement (ADA) that are due on dates April 9 and 10 are not deferred, payments will proceed. Customers may contact their billers for any concern. For more inquiries or concerns, customers may contact the bank through the following: customerexperience@psbank.com.ph, 24/7 Customer Experience Hotline (632) 8845 – 8888, Facebook.com/psbankofficial, PSBank LiveChat at www.psbank.com.ph.
SSS extends the deadline of contribution payments until June 1 THE Social Security System (SSS) on Friday announced that it is extending the deadline for the payment of monthly contributions of its members and employers until June 1, 2020 SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Aurora C. Ignacio said that SSS had extended the payment deadline for SSS contributions. SSS made this decision after the President placed the entire country under a state of calamity due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). “For self-employed, voluntary, and non-working spouse members, they can pay their SSS contributions for the applicable months of January, February and March 2020, or the first quarter of 2020 until June 1, 2020. On the other hand, regular and household employers have until June 1, 2020 to pay for their employee’s contributions from February to April May 2020 without incurring any penalties,” Ignacio said. Employers with approved installment proposals under the Contribution Penalty Condonation Program must deposit their post-dated checks due in February, March, April, and May 2020 on June 1, 2020. Ignacio added that contributions paid retroactively by self-employed, voluntary, and non-working spouse members will not be used as eligibility for any benefit claim if the payment date falls within or after the semester of contingency. The Social Security Commission (SSC), the highest policy-making body of the SSS, revised the deadline for the payment of contributions for the said applicable months in response to the restraint in the movement of the public, limited opera-
tions of some banks and skeletal workforces in SSS branches. “As we all know, the entire country was placed on community quarantine and enhanced community quarantine to limit the movement of the general public. We recognize the difficulty encountered by our members and employers in paying SSS contributions since tellering services in SSS branches are temporarily suspended, and some banks are implementing limited operations. Thus, we have decided to extend the payment deadlines for SSS contributions for the mutual protection of our members and personnel,” Ignacio explained. Ignacio also reminded employers that the payment deadline for the applicable months after April 2020 should again follow the regular payment schedule. For self-employed, voluntary, and non-working spouse members, the payment deadline for the applicable months or quarters after March 2020 shall follow the regular payment schedule. Likewise, SSS urged members and employers to use alternative online and mobile payment facilities in paying SSS contributions. For individual paying members, they can pay their contributions using the Bayad Center mobile app, Moneygment through My.SSS and PayMaya through the SSS Mobile App. On the other hand, members with an existing deposit account in Security Bank can use its internet banking facility to pay their contributions. Me anw hi le, regu lar and household employers can pay SSS contributions through the following bank web facilities: BPI Bizlink, See EXTENDS, page 11
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Is it enough? But Allstate is probably giving back only a fraction of the money it is likely to save from reduced insurance claims during the crisis said Dan Karr, the CEO of ValChoice, a data analytics company that acts as a watchdog on the insurance industry. Figures reported by Allstate to state insurance regulators show it pays out a little more than $1 billion a month in auto insurance claims, he said. Karr’s modeling suggests that those claims are likely falling by about 85% due to the reduced number of accidents. “I think it’s great what Allstate did. But where’s the rest of savings?” Karr told CNN Business. He said American Family Insurance’s refund will probably equal even less of the average premium than Allstate’s target of a 15% reduction. It’s too soon to know exactly how far claims will decline because of the drop in driving, said Allstate spokesman Justin Herndon. He said the company may give additional payments to customers as it gets more data on claims. “We decided to act quickly to put our customers first. This is something we’ll keep looking at,” he said. American Family said it has seen between a 20% to 40% in claims on a weekly basis between the pandemic declaration on March 11 through last Friday. Other consumer groups praised the moves by the insurers. “Is it enough? Probably not,” said J. Robert Hunter, director of insurance for the Consumer Federation of America. “[But] Allstate and American Family deserve praise for their industry leadership on this vital first step. While it’s too early to tell if the amounts promised are enough to reflect the big drop in auto accidents, the actions by American Family and Allstate are the right thing to do to help policyholders beleaguered by Covid-19 restrictions and job loss. We urge other insurers to take similar actions quickly.” Will others follow suit? Karr said he wouldn’t be surprised to see other insurers follow Allstate’s lead. Industry leader State Farm, which is a mutual insurance company owned by customers, is “closely monitoring our automobile insurance losses and are considering how best to take this into account and return value to our auto insurance policyholders,” according to a statement from the company. It said it expects a decision by the end of the week. Progressive (PGR) said it is “exploring how to best return some premium to customers to reflect the decreased exposure that comes with less frequent driving during the
pandemic and expect to have those plans in place soon.” Spokespeople with Geico, owned by Berkshire Hathaway (BRKA), did not immediately respond to a request for comment on their plans. An 85% drop in the number of accidents is a conservative estimate, Karr said. He said that data confirms that is the percentage of accidents that happens during periods of heavy traffic, which are almost completely absent in areas with stay-at-home orders. Auto insurance companies will probably continue to benefit from reduced driving even after stay-athome orders are lifted in some states, he said, noting a large number of people will continue to work from home either full or parttime. Others will continue to be out of work because their employer went out of business during the crisis. Workers driving or riding in cars to and from work makes up for about 28% of miles driven by vehicles in a normal time, according to the Federal Highway Administration. “Data shows accident rates go up exponentially as traffic increases, and even a 5% reduction in traffic will make a difference,” he said. “Even people who are still driving because they are essential workers, the accidents rates will be way down.” For those whose insurers are not offering money back, Karr said those customers should call their insurer and change the coverage on the vehicle from use for work to personal use, assuming they are staying home. That will produce savings as well. But they should be sure to change it back to commuting use once they are using the car to get to and from work once again.
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questions regarding Taiwan and how well they handled the coronavirus pandemic. Instead, he claimed to not hear the question, when it was repeated to him he quickly replied, “No, that’s OK. Let’s move to another one then.” After a “lost connection” Hong Kong Radio Television reporter Yvonne Tong called Alyward back, again asking if he could comment a bit on Taiwan. His response, “Well, we’ve already talked about China,” and you know, when you look across all the different areas of China, they’ve actually all done quite a good job. So, with that, I’d like to thank you very much for inviting us to participate, and good luck as you go forward with the battle in Hong Kong.” Taiwan’s handling of the pandemic is much different from China’s and their continual exclusion from WHO technical meetings for the past decade needs to be questioned. Taiwan Foreign Ministry spokeswoman
Wed-Sat, April 8-11, 2020 Joanne Ou said the WHO must “continue to review and improve upon some unreasonable restrictions imposed on Taiwan based on political considerations,” as reported by Reuters. The Taiwanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs also released a statement: “Taiwan also has a responsibility to stand on the front line and assist others. Taiwan can help!’ is not just a slogan; Taiwan can, in fact, make a real difference through concrete action.” Hopefully, Taiwan’s handling of this virus within their own country and the valuable contribution they are offering the rest of the world will show enough to the World Health Organization for them to be recognized as an asset.
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The BSP recognizes that the health and safety of the Filipino people remains the government’s foremost priority. In this regard, the BSP reiterates its support for urgent and carefully coordinated measures with other government agencies to alleviate the spillover effects of the pandemic on people and firms, with a view toward preventing any long-lasting economic and social damage. In addition to the monetary policy actions that have been announced, the BSP stands ready to deploy all available measures in its toolkit as we continue to assess the impact of the global pandemic on the domestic economy.
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donations to the following hospitals and DPWH service frontliners dealing in the campaign against COVID-19: Philippine General Hospital 4,000 pcs, Lung Center of the Philippines 4,000 pcs, Philippine Heart Center 2,000 pcs, Manila Doctors Hospital 2,000 pcs, Veterans Memorial Hospital 2,000 pcs, National Kidney and Transplant Institute 2,000, and Fabella Hospital 2,000. Meanwhile, the DPWH acting on the request of the Lung Center of the Philippines, will facilitate the installation of electrical / cable wiring of CCTV and patient monitors in the new hospital wards. Secretary Villar said that all skilled workers will be wearing the donated personal protective equipment to prevent getting direct exposure to Lung Center patients and hospital environment. Living up the spirit of “Bayanihan to Heal as One”, North Star Construction President Mr. Al Tengco has volunteered to DPWH their service by assigning 30 workers to handle the job at Lung Center anytime once all sensitive preparation including disinfection are completed by the hospital management. Secretary Villar acknowledged the support on their
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Pilgrimage site sa MisOr, sirado una sa publiko NAGSUGOD na niadtong Lunes, Abril 6, 2020, ang Semana Santa. Alang sa mga deboto-katoliko, dili mahimo nga dili sila makapahigayon sa ayono kon sakripisyo kon penetensiya. Apan, tungod sa krisis karon nga giatubang sa tibuok kalibotan nga dala sa gikalisangang coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), sakripisyo una sila nga dili makasakripisyo ning balaang pagdumdum sa kamatayon ni Kristo didto sa krus. Sayod si Gov. Bambi Emano nga nag-una ang Misamis Oriental sa mga lugar nga sagad dagsaon sa mga deboto ug turista ning panahon sa Semana Santa. Apan, subo nga gipahibalo sa gobernador nga temporaryo una nga gipasiradhan ang Divine Mercy Shrine sa El Salvador City; Sipaka Heights sa Talisayan; Hipersonal capacities given by various construction industry partners of the Department in respond to COVID-19 pandemic.
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during practicum, the soldiers performed well. They carried and handled the “COVID-19 patients” applicably in a simulated exercise. “During our practicum, our soldiers were able to transport and properly endorse mock patients to hospital units. It was a successful orientation training with our soldiers. As healthcare workers, we extend our heartfelt thanks to the 403Bde leadership and to our students. God will help us in this battle
nuklog sa Medina; Christ the King Shrine sa Gingoog City;; Birhen sa Moog sa Laguindingan; ug Our Lady of Lourdes sa Binuangan. Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Tuyo ni Gov. Emano nga malikayan ang pagpunsisok sa mga tawo sa pilgrimage sites batok sa posibleng pagtakboy sa COVID-19, ang makamatay nga virus nga walay gipili, baskog man ug luya o hinay og
resitensiya, base na usab sa Executive Order GYVBE No. 2020-008-A kung diin gipahimutang ang tibuok Misamis Oriental ubos sa General Community Quarantine. Kung gikinahanglan nga tumanon sa mga deboto ang ilang debosyon, mahimong magkatapok gamit ang online conference isip alternatibo aron magapadayon pa gihapon ang tinuig nga kalihukan.
against COVID19. During this pandemic, in the worstcase scenario, where lots of our healthcare workers were also infected by the virus, our soldiers must be prepared to reinforce us (health workers) in some healthcare works, especially in transporting COVID-19 patients,” Samson said. Col. Barandon, for his part, thanked the BPMC for sharing the expertise because he said the command knows the training may be used not just for COVID-19 patients, but also in evacuating service members during military operations.
“As soldiers, we train to win the war. We thank the BPMC for this whole-ofgovernment effort on our worldwide battle against COVID-19. This training will protect our soldiers as we continue to protect our people,” he said. (403rd Bde, PA/PIA10)
CAGAYAN DE ORO MAIN BRANCH P & J Lim Bldg., Tiano Brothers Kalambagohan Sts., Tel. # (08822) 727-829 * Telefax # (088) 856-1947 CAMIGUIN BRANCH B. Aranas St., Poblacion, Mambajao, Camiguin Tel. # (088) 387-0491 CORRALES BRANCH Corrales Ave., Cagayan de Oro City
DIVISORIA BRANCH Atty. Erasmo B. Damasing Bldg., #61 Don A. Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 857-3631 LAPASAN BRANCH Lapasan Hi-way, Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 231-6739 CARMEN BRANCH Vamenta Blvd., Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 231-2011
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CDO MAIN BRANCH P & J Lim Bldg., Tiano Brothers Kalambagohan Sts., Tel. # (08822) 727-829 * Telefax # (088) 856-1947
DIVISORIA BRANCH Atty. Erasmo B. Damasing Bldg., #61 Don A. Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 857-3631
CAMIGUIN BRANCH B. Aranas St., Poblacion, Mambajao, Camiguin Tel. # (088) 387-0491
LAPASAN BRANCH Lapasan Hi-way, Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 231-6739
CORRALES BRANCH Corrales Ave., Cagayan de Oro City
CARMEN BRANCH Vamenta Blvd.,Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 231-2011
EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: This EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT with DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE is made and entered into by and Among; HEIRS OF MILAGROS C. LIBRANDO namely: BENJAMIN LIBRANDON (SURVIVING SPOUSE), BRYAN NEIL C. LIBRANDO and NESSA GEM C. LIBRANDO, all of legal ages, single, Filipinos and residents of Malaybalay City, Bukidnon; -Witnesseth, That WHEREAS, MILAGROS C. LIBRANDO died intestate on July 24, 2003, a copy of her death certificate is herein attached. WHEREAS, the MILAGROS C. LIBRANDO left an estate which is a Parcel of Land, covered under TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE (TCT) No. T-100478 containing a total area of TEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED NINETY (10,290) SQUARE METERS more or less and which is more particularly described as follows, to wit: “A PARCEL OF LAND, Lot 7-C, Csd-10-001552-D, situated in the Mun. Of Malaybalay, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of TEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED NINETY NINE (10,290) SQUARE METERS more or less.” WHEREAS, left no debt or claims against her estate; Is subject of EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. ANDREY A. ALCOMENDRAS, Notary Public, per Doc. No. 2; Page No. 2; Book No. II; Series of 2020.
This EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT with DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE is made and entered into by and among; RAFAEL B. CARILLO, JR. of legal age, Filipino, married to ANITA J. CARILLO and a resident of Impalambong, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon; and, HEIRS OF CRISTINA C. DAMASCO namely DARYL GRACE D. HERNANDEZ, of legal age, Filipino, married to ROBIN L. HERNANDEZ, and residents of purok 10, Poblacion, Cabanglasan, Bukidnon; -Withnesseth, That WHEREAS, the above-named parties are the co-owners of a parcel of land covered under TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE (TCT) No. 100486 containing a total area of FIFTY THOUSAND (50,000) SQUARE METERS more or less and which is more particularly described as follows, to wit: “A PARCEL OF LAND, Lot 7-A, Csd-10-001552-D, Lot 312, PLs280, situated in the Mun. Of Valencia, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of FIFTY THOUSAND (50,000) SQUARE METERS more or less.” WHEREAS, RAFAEL B. CARILLO JR., owns TEN THOUSAND (10,000) square meters of the property while HEIRS OF CHRISTINA C. DAMASCO owns FORTY THOUSAND (40,000), square meters of the property identified above. WHEREAS, CHRISTINA C. DAMASCO died on October 23, 1997, a copy of her death certificate is herein attached. IS SUBJECT OF EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. ANDREY A. ALCOMENDRAS, Notary Public, per Doc. No. 2; Page No. 2, Book No. II; Series of 2020.
This EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLLEMENT with DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE is made and entered into by and among: TERESA C. DELA CERNA of legal age, Filipino, married to NEAL Y. DELA CERNA and a resident of Moreno St., Malaybalay City, Bukidnon; and, HEIRS OF MILAGROS C. LIBRANDO namely: BENJAMIN LIBRANDO (SURVIVING SPOUSE), BRYAN NEIL C. LIBRANDO and NESSA GEM C. LIBRANDO, all of legal ages, single, Filipinos and resident of Malaybalay City, Buikidnon; -Witnesseth, That Whereas, the above-named parties are the co-owners of a parcel of land covered under TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE (TCT) No. T-100479 containing a total area of FIFTY THOUSAND (50,000) SQUARE METERS more or less and which is more particularly described as follows, to wit: “A PARCEL OF LAND, Lot 7-B, Cad-10-00152-D, situated in the Mun. Of Valencia, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of FIFTY THOUSAND (50,000) SQUARE METERS, more or less.” WHEREAS, TERESA C. DELA CERNA, owns FORTY THOUSAND (40,000) square meters of the property identified above while the HEIRS OF MILAGROS C. LIBRANDO, own TEN THOUSAND (10,000) square meters of the property. WHEREAS, MILAGROS C. LIBRANDO died intestate on July 24 2003, a copy of her death certificate is herein attached. IS SUBJECT OF EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. ANDREY A. ALCOMENDRAS, Notary Public, per Doc. No. 2; Page No, 2; Book No. II; Series of 2020.
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On March 31st, Paras announced in a Facebook post he had successfully commissioned the Seven Seas Waterpark’s Chlorinsitu IIa machine to produce 815 liters daily of Sodium Hypochlorite (NaOCl) solution. “While it was intended to keep our wave pool sanitized for the summer, it is now repurposed to supply a good quantity of chlorinebased disinfectant for use by the community,” Paras announced. When its daily output of NaOCl is diluted with water, the machine can produce the equivalent of 7,000 Liters of surface disinfectant in a day. “We are working with the XU Chemistry department to properly mix this into a safe and effective product for use by our front liners, hospitals and community checkpoints,” Paras said. Already, the disinfectant is being used in a prototype disinfectant misting apparatus which Paras designed for use by their Parasat HD technical service vehicles as extra protection as they go about their daily duties in response to the demands of their cable and internet business. “Our frontline technical and CSR staff are in constant exposure to possible CoVid-19 infections, so we go to extra lengths to keep them safe in their daily rounds,” Paras noted. A short video of the apparatus can be viewed here. In addition to these measures, UC-1 has also implemented a comprehensive package of measures as recommended by authorities to help curb the spread of the CoVid-19 virus including social distancing, staggered work schedules with a skeletal work force, shorter office hours (8am4pm), and plastic curtains for their payment centers. The company has also taken advantage of the Holy Week break to implement sanitation and disinfection procedures of its various offices and payment centers which have already been provided with alcohol sanitizers and disinfecting foot baths for its customers and employees, and has disallowed the entry of all people not wearing a face mask. As a further measure to comply with the global edict for social distancing, the company suspended all scheduled deactivations for March and encouraged all its customers to take advantage of the faster processing times for their payments at any Savemore/SM store, 7Eleven stores, or through online banking (BDO, Metrobank, BPI, Landbank), and ECPay Merchant Partner including 7Eleven (Nationwide); GCASH; TrueMoney (Nationwide); ExpressPay (Nationwide); Oro Graphic Inc. Main (Graphics); RD Pawnshop (Nationwide); ALP Tickets and Bills Payment; Triple MG Business Center; Top Online Provider Deals (App) or NATCCO (Coop).
statutory deadlines and easing requirements and procedures. The Commission has likewise sustained the delivery of services to its stakeholders, including enforcement efforts against unscrupulous members of the corporate sector. “A pandemic that has brought the world to a standstill, disrupted businesses and livelihoods, and caused the loss of lives calls for a collective response from all sectors,” SEC Chairperson Emilio B. Aquino said. “The SEC has moved into position for the country’s fight against COVID-19. Aside from supporting other government agencies on the frontlines, we have worked on buttressing the corporate sector, capital market and investing public, which are crucial in the resilience of our economy and, more importantly, of the Filipino people.” Online frontline services To minimize the disruption brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic in the corporate sector, the SEC immediately adopted alternative work arrangements in its offices across the country. The SEC also activated a helpdesk manned by designated employees from every department or office and scaled up its information, education and communication program with the help of traditional and new media to attend to the concerns of its stakeholders. Moreover, a dedicated webpage was created for announcements and issuances to help the transacting public navigate through changes prompted by the pandemic in the Commission’s operations. Accordingly, the SEC has managed to continue accepting and processing applications for company registration online through its Company Registration System (CRS), as well as for amendments, company monitoring and verification of registration status, among others. The Commission has processed at least 2,500 applications for company registration and monitored 2,894 corporations since shifting to a work-from-home arrangement, a move in line with Section 4(t) of the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act. The SEC also continued to process pending applications for renewal of the accreditation of external auditors and auditing firms. On April 6, it started accepting applications for the centralized accreditation of external auditors
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Wed-Sat, April 8-11, 2020 and auditing firms for entities under its supervision and those regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and Insurance Commission. Extended deadlines, electronic filing To ease the burden of its covered institutions during the quarantine, the Commission extended the deadline of submission for certain reportorial requirements and provided for alternative modes of filing them. For one, affected corporations with purely domestic operations now have until June 30 to file their annual report and/or audited financial statements for 2019. Those with foreign operations may submit the requirement until 30 June 2020 or 60 days from the lifting of travel restrictions, whichever comes later. The SEC also extended the deadline for the submission of the Mandatory Disclosure Form (MDF) to 30 April 2020 or 15 days from the lifting of the enhanced community quarantine. The deadline was previously set for 31 March 2020. Corporations may submit other reports such as the General Information Sheet (GIS) through email. Such reports may be accomplished without notarization and using electronic signatures in the meantime. Meanwhile, reports filed by publicly listed companies through the Philippine Stock Exchange’s Electronic Disclosure Generation Technology will count as submissions to the SEC. Heightened investor, consumer protection In parallel, the Commission remained to be proactive in championing investor protection, watchful of individuals and groups that may take advantage of the situation to prey on investors and consumers. The SEC has flagged at least 14 groups engaged in unauthorized investmenttaking activities and other fraudulent activities since the declaration of a public health emergency upon confirmation of local transmission of COVID-19 in early March. The Commission’s enforcement efforts received additional boost from the provision of the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act against cyber incidents that make use or take advantage of the current crisis to prey on the public through scams, phishing, fraudulent emails, or other similar acts. Under Section 6 of the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act, those participating in such online activities face the punishment of imprisonment for two months or a maximum fine of P1 million
or both. In the capital market, the SEC put in place mechanisms to ensure the continued operation of trading platforms and to promote transparency and full disclosure. Among others, it required publicly listed companies to apprise the public of the pandemic’s impact on their operations and the risk-mitigation actions they have undertaken. The SEC also adopted measures to promote good corporate governance in the interest of investors. It issued guidelines allowing for the attendance and participation of directors/trustees and stockholders/members in regular and special meetings through remote communication. In parallel, the Commission has championed borrowers by calling on financing and lending companies to adopt debt relief measures. Upon the issuance of the implementing rules and regulations of Sec 4(aa) of the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act, it directed financing and lending companies, and microfinance NGOs to implement a 30-day grace period for all loans with principal and/or interest due within the enhanced community quarantine. “The SEC has answered the call and will continue to support the fight against COVID-19,” Mr. Aquino said. “From its position – as overseer of the corporate sector, independent guardian of the capital market and champion of investor protection – the SEC recognizes and stands prepared to play its role in cushioning the impact of the pandemic and steering the economy toward recovery.”
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from page 2 movement of people will be limited to only one person per household, who will only be allowed to go out to buy basic necessities. Corvera clarified that there will also be exemptions under the ECQ, particularly those stipulated in the guidelines set by the national Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on Covid-19. He said public transport in the region will be suspended while establishments will also be asked to close temporarily under the ECQ. Corvera said establishments that will be allowed to operate are also indicated under the guidelines set by the national IATF. On Monday, DOH-13 Director Jose Llacuna said the region’s first Covid-19 case has earlier been classified as a patient under investigation (PUI). The PUI, a resident of
Butuan City is currently admitted at the Caraga Regional Hospital (CRH) in Surigao City and in stable condition, Llacuna said. (PNA)
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once the ECQ has been lifted cannot be understated,” Sec Lopez said. “Through these measures, we ensure that our fellow Filipinos have a future after the ECQ with homes that they can live in and through jobs and employment provided by our MSMEs,” Sec. Lopez added. Complaints of violations of the MC can be brought to DTI in person or electronically by emailing the agency, either through the Fair Trade and Enforcement Bureau (FTEB) through FTEB@dti. gov.ph or with the regional offices. Lessors who violate these guidelines will need to answer the Notices of Violations (NOVs) issued by DTI. As provided under RA 11469, lessors that are found guilty of refusing to provide the 30-day grace period to lessees shall be penalized with imprisonment of not less than two months or a fine of not less than Php 10,000, or both.
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pay their SSS obligations using the eGov BancNet Online. The online payment facility includes the following banks: Asia United Bank, Bank of Commerce, China Bank, CTBC Bank, Metropolitan Bank, and Trust Company, MUFG Bank, Philippine Bank of Communication, Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation, Robinsons Bank and Standard Chartered. Employers must have an existing account with any of these banks to use their online services. “We urged the public to follow the instruction of the national government and stay at home until the quarantine period is over. Don’t worry about the deadlines of your contribution payments. Payment schedules have been extended for you and your family’s safety, “ Ignacio said. SSS added that the extension of contribution payment deadlines is part of SSS’ assistance package to help members and pensioners affected by the health crisis brought by COVID-19.
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Security Bank Corporation DigiBanker, and UnionBank OneHUB. Employers can also R. A 10172 Form No 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao Del Norte Municipality of iligan city NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 7 of R.A. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that MICHAELOU C. SISTOSO has filed with this Office a petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly SEX from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate live of birth MICHAELOU CHAVEZ SISTOSO who was born on 11 OCTOBER 1995, Iligan city Lanao del Norte and whose parents are GLENA J. CHAVEZ and CONCORDIO C. SISTOSO. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than MARCH 2020.
(Sgd) MARIA PURA C. MASCARIÑAS City Civil Registrar
MDN: Apr 1 & 8, 2020
Publication Notice R.A. 10172 Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Misamis Oriental MUNICIPALITY OF ALUBIJID -oOoNOTICE TO THE PUBLIC In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, Guidelines in the implementation of Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on RA 10172.) Notice is hereby served to the public that BERNABE VACALARES SABELLITA has filed with this office a petition for correction of clerical Error/s in the entry of the child’s sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of BERNABE VACALARES SABELLITA who was born on August 12, 1993 at Benigwayan, Alubijid, Misamis Oriental and whose parents are BERNARDO RAPIRAP SABELLITA and VILMA PADING VACALARES. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than April 20, 2020.
MDN: Apr 8 & 15, 2020
(Sgd) ESTELA N. SALDIA Municipal Civil Registrar
MINDANAO DAILY FEATURE TRUTH. JUSTICE. PROGRESS.
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Academe mobilizes urgently needed supplies for front liners By MIKE BAÑOS Editor at Large
THREE of Northern Mindanao’s leading universities are in the thick of the fight versus the COVID-19 pandemic through their campus laboratories. Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan (Xavier Ateneo) in Cagayan de Oro City, Central Mindanao University (CMU) in Bukidnon, and Mindanao State University (MSU) through College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at its main
campus in Marawi City and the Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT) in Iligan City, have mobilized their available resources to supply hospitals with urgently needed medical supplies like alcohol and disinfectant. We start this four-part series with the COVID-19 Response of Xavier Ateneo in Cagayan de Oro City. Xavier Ateneo-Cagayan de Oro From March 24-April 6, Xavier Ateneo’s Social Development (SOCDEV)
of f ice headed by Vice President Roel Ravanera distributed 105 bottles of isopropyl and ethyl alcohol produced by the XU Chemistry Department to various beneficiaries such as the Northern Mindanao Medical Center (NMMC), J.R. Borja General Hospital, Bukidnon Hospital, Maria Reyna-Xavier University Hospital, PNP Misamis Oriental, Cagayan de Oro Police Office (COCPO) and the Loyola House, official residence of Jesuits in Northern Mindanao. “Soc Dev (SD) Cluster is coordinating #XUKontraCOVID19, XU’s institutional response to the COVID-19 pandemic,” Ravanera said. “We have formed various committees and Gail Galarrita handles the Information Consolidation and Sharing
Committee.” “The alcohol formulation by the Chemistry d e p ar t me nt of X av i e r University immediately started upon hearing that the NMMC had limited to no supply of alcohol due to the increasing number of referred CoVid-19 patients,” said Analyn C. Asok, Ph.D., chair of Xavier Ateneo’s Chemistry Department. “Knowing that commercial alcohol in the market was nowhere to be found, we thought of ways to help and that’s when our profession as chemists came into use,” she added. Initially, the lab used its analytical grade absolute ethyl and isopropyl alcohol available in the Chemistry and Biology departments. Later, additional absolute ethyl alcohol was bought using the chem department and the university’s fund. XUCCCO, a campus-based cooperative also donated absolute alcohol. “We also received a number of calls from people willing to donate but sad to note that even the supply of absolute alcohol is now depleted. At present, we are still waiting for the next batch of absolute ethyl alcohol to arrive,” Asok said. “We are also expecting the arrival of absolute ethanol donated by Xavier University Chemistry Alumni Association (XUCAA) and ICP-X/XII/ BARMM/CARAGA Chapters within this week.” “Please note that the alcohol formulation from absolute alcohol is indeed very expensive. But in these times, to save lives is more important,” Asok stressed. The all-volunteer team of the XU Chem Lab headed
The Xavier Ateneo Chemistry Lab.
Serna. “The chlorine content of calcium hypochlorite may deteriorate over time, especially when it is exposed to heat. So it’s necessary to determine the actual chlorine concentration to calculate the exact mass for the proper final disinfectant concentration. Since it is in solid form, we don’t need to dissolve it before distributing it to hospitals and LGUs. We will repack it following specific mass and label it accordingly so even non-technical people can easily understand how to use it properly and safely.” Asok said the analysis for actual chlorine content will be conducted by DOST-X personnel at their lab this week. If the materials need for repacking would already be available after the analysis is completed, the surface disinfectant can already be distributed by Xavier Ateneo’s SocDev headed by Roel Ravanera next week. The team is also working on another disinfectant project with former Xavier Ateneo Board of Trustees President Elpie Paras. However, Juliet Q Dalagan, PhD., XU Vice President for Higher Education and also a faculty of XU Chem Dept. said the project with Paras has not yet officially started since the Chem Dept is still discussing with Alcohol products produced by Xavier Ateneo’s chemistry Paras how to best move laboratories have been donated to the Northern Mindanao forward. (See related story). Medical Center. (R. L. Flores) by Asok includes Higinio R. Barros Jr, Ann Marian Lou O. Eslopor, Renebelle L. Flores, and Don Vic L. Obaob, who designed the labels for the final product working from home. The team is also working to produce surface disinfectant with two partners. Through former Academic VP and retired Chem Dept faculty Dr. Lina Kwong, Chemisol Inc. through General Manager Jerry Dy donated calcium hypochlorite for use as a surface disinfectant (not to be used as spray). Mr. Dy needed a chemist to accept the donation so that the correct concentration of the disinfectant could be provided to LGUs and CDO hospitals. The donated disinfectant was earlier transported from Davao by Robert De la