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Claim that PRRD suffered mild stroke ‘fake news’: Andanar By RUTH ABBEY GITA-CARLOS

MANILA — Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar on Wednesday branded as “fake news” the report that President Rodrigo Duterte suffered a “mild heart attack”. “Huwag magpapaniwala sa fake news (Don’t believe in fake news),” Andanar said in a Facebook post, sharing

a screenshot of a report by Maharlika TV that Duterte had a “mild stroke”. In a now-deleted post, Maharlika TV cited “reliable sources” who claimed that Duterte’s public address was canceled on Wednesday because the 76-year-old Chief Executive “suffered a mild stroke” Duterte’s scheduled talk to the nation on Monday

was moved to Wednesday night. However, Duterte was forced to reschedule anew his address to the nation after many members of the Presidential Security Group (PSG) tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). In a separate Facebook post, Senator Christopher

IN GOOD HEALTH. Sen. Christopher Lawrence Go shares a photo of him and President Rodrigo Duterte in Malacañang. Duterte’s scheduled talk to the nation on Monday was moved to Wednesday night but he was forced to reschedule anew his address to the nation after many members of the Presidential Security Group tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019. (Photo courtesy of S en . B ong G o )

24,000 Sinovac doses arrive for NorthMin’s frontliners See SUFFERED, page 11

By FROILAN GALLARDO MindaNews

LAGUINDINGAN, Misamis Oriental -- It took only 19 minutes to transfer the shipment of 24,000 doses of the Sinovac vaccine from the Philippine Airlines plane to a refrigerated van waiting at the tarmac of the Laguindingan Airport. All under the watchful eyes of armed police officers who later escorted the van and other vehicles to the Department of Health regional office in Barangay Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City, 33 kilometers away. The vaccines, said health officials, are intended for the medical frontliners of Northern Mindanao. A personnel from the Department of Health-Region 10 checks the Sinovac COVID-19 PAL Flight PR 2519 vaccines upon arrival at the Laguindingan Airport on Wednesday (7 April 2021). See ARRIVE, page 11

City Hall worker in CDO nabbed in drug buy-bust By CRIS DIAZ Executive Editor

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY: An employee of the city government was nabbed together with his cousin in an anti-illegal drug buy bust Thursday morning in the city’s major subdivision here. Col. Henry Dampal, the city’s chief of police, identified the suspects as MindaNews photo by FROILAN GALLARDO Macbeth Ratunil Carretas,

44, of Nazareth, Cagayan de Oro City. Carretas, reportedly an employee at the city hall’s Human Resource Department, was collared along with his cousin identified as Enesio Ratunil Villanueva, 40, of Ilaya, Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City. Dampal said that the police operatives disguised as buyers seized from the See NABBED, page 11

Datu Salibo Mayor Solaiman Sandigan shares the municipal government’s accomplishments for the past two years and cited how optimistic he is that their humble town shall perform and deliver for the better for the benefit of its constituents. He also discussed his plans for Fiscal Year 2021. (Analisa P. Española)

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LGUs urged to align contact tracing apps under ‘Stay Safe’ By NEF LUCZON

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Department of Interior and Local Government in Region 10 (DILG) called on local government units (LGUs) Thursday to align their contact tracing applications to StaySafe.Ph to strengthen the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) detection in the region. DILG-10 Director Arnel Agabe said the alignment would enable agencies under the Inter-Agency Task Force

(IATF) to gain real-time data and improve the national government’s database on Covid-19 cases. IATF tasked the DILG to implement the StaySafe. Ph contact tracing system when it was launched last year. The mobile application is meant to be the default application for all Filipinos, especially when traveling. However, Agabe said that if local governments have already created a system, such as Cagayan de Oro

City with its own Higala App QR Code, data can be streamlined in coordination with the DILG. Agabe said a unified contact tracing application would make it easier for government authorities and medical experts to keep track of the cases all over the country and carry out “decisive actions to stem the rapid transmission of the virus.” StaySafe.Ph app, the country’s official contact

tracing, health condition reporting, and social distancing system, also targets to complement the efforts of more than 250,000 contact tracers in the country. For LGUs that still do not have contact tracing applications, Agabe said they can use the StaySafe.Ph as “this will be the national government’s official digital contact tracing system so this is readily available for their use at no cost.” See ALIGN, page 10

Book backing claims Butuan as site of 1st mass launched DCPO now COVID-19 free By ALEXANDER LOPEZ

BUTUAN CITY – A book backing claims that this city was the site of the first Catholic mass in the country launched Wednesday afternoon at the Balanghai Hotel here. The book “Beyond the Pale: Limasawa Hoax, A Tragedy in Philippine History” is authored by Dr. Potenciano R. Malvar. Malvar is a local historian and a long-time advocate in recognizing Butuan City as the site where the first Easter Sunday mass in the country was celebrated in 1521. Representatives from various sectors, including the religious, academe, and the business community, ADVOCATE’S BOOK. Dr. Potenciano R. Malvar, a local historian, launched his book graced the launch. “Beyond the Pale: Limasawa Hoax, A Tragedy in Philippine History” Wednesday (April 7, In his message, Malvar 2021) that outlines his studies and research to support the claim that the first Catholic See CLAIMS, page 10

mass in 1521 was celebrated in Butuan. (PNA

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DAVAO CITY -- The city’s top cop bared that the Davao City Police Office is now COVID-19 free. Police Colonel Kirby John Kraft, director of the Davao City Police Office revealed that two of his personnel who were classified as COVID-19 positive have finally recovered from the infection. “All police personnel under the DCPO are in pink of health,” he said. Kraft urged the public to observe the basic health protocol where ever they go tomorrow since a long weekend is forthcoming. He said it will be “Araw ng Kagitingan,” tomorrow which is a commemoration of our heroes who offered their lives for the reign of freedom and democracy. Kraft expects that the

people would once again go to public convergence like malls, public markets, and beach and inland resorts. He urged the public to observe the basic health protocol where ever they are like to avoid crowding or social gathering. Kraft also bared that the ongoing construction of the Ecoland Police Station, Los Amigos Station and the Bajada Station is ongong. He said a total of 20 police stations have been activated in Davao City with five precincts under building construction. Kraft said that in reality, only 15 police precincts are operational, but the five others will go on full blast once they have their corresponding buildings. (PIA XI-Joey Sem G. Dalumpines)

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Mayor Al David Uy said. The Samal CIO said PSA registration would be implemented from Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in identified registration centers. The designated registration centers include Nieves Villarica National High School in Babak District, Kaputian District Hall, and Sta. Cruz Elementary School in Kaputian District. PSA Davao del Norte started the Step 1 registration process, which involves the house to house data collection last quarter of last year. PSA is accommodating the low-income families as the priority for the registration and followed by

Davao City, Samal begin Step 2 registration for national ID By JUDY QUIROS

DAVAO CITY – The Island Garden City of Samal and Davao City have started with Step 2 registration for the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) or National ID. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in Davao del Norte spearheaded the registration held at the Samal City gymnasium on March 27, the IGACOS City Information Office reported. A day before, DavNor PSA Provincial Director Pepito Amoyen led the con-

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We Want to go Home – Bakwit village IDPs By SONY SUDARIA

ILIGAN CITY- The Municipality of Matungao, Lanao del Norte “local refugees” housed in the Bakwit Village are calling the Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) to fast-track the housing program of NHA- National Housing Authority implemented in Balai Minadanao. The houses prepared for the “Bakwit” allocation are still not completed. Samira Gutoc-Tomawis sent a letter requesting TFBM for the signed con-

tract effective December 2017 until December 2022 to be implemented, for the benefit of the on-going modular classes of children in all levels, protection of IDP’s in terms of peace and order, the IDP’s sources of living (Livelihood). The TFBM was also requested to solve the problem of lack of potable water supply and electricity connection, poor network connection, lack of transportation services. The construction of the temporary shelters is

not completed yet and the area is prone to landslides. The team did not allow the inspection. According to the reports of the Bakwit residents that there was tension in the Village of Brgy. Pangi, Matungao, Lanao del Norte during the visit of TBFM and CSWD on March 10 and 18, 2021. Task Force Bangon Marawi- TFBM along with the City Social Welfare Development (CSWD) conducted a surprise validation of the remaining 127 IDP

nga na-expose sa usa ka COVID-19 positive patient,” DILG-10 Regional Director Arnel Agabe said during the NorMin COVID-19 Response Task Force press conference, April 8. (This will be one way for us to have real time data and at the same time a database that we can rely on where we can immediately know those who are exposed to a COVID-19 positive patient) The regional director added that having a unified contact tracing application See INTEGRATED, page 10

families in the Bakwit Village, Brgy. Pangi, Matungao, Lanao del Norte around 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. The IDP’s asked questions on the purpose of validation of the validating team but there was no specific answers from the team. One of the IDP’s received a phone call from TFBM staff informing the IDP’s that they have to prepare padlocks, chains and brooms for the provided units that will be awarded. Every See WANT, page 10

DILG-10: LGUs’ apps must be integrated with StaySafe.PH

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Apr. 8 (PIA)--To strengthen the existing contact tracing systems in the region, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)-10 urges local government units (LGUs) to integrate their current contact tracing applications to StaySafe.Ph. “This will be one way for us to have real time data and at the same time kanang masaligan nato nga database kung asa immediately we would know kung kinsa tong atong mga kaigsuonan

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Marawi City – The APMC- Amai Pak Pak Medical Center, headed by Dr. Shalimar Sani-Rakiin, Medical Chief, continues its vaccination roll out against CoVID-19. Above is a medical frontliner receiving a dosage of Sinovac Vaccine from a nurse at the APMC Task Force of RESBAKUNA Kasangga ng Bida, at APMC facilities compound Brgy, Saber, Marawi City. (Photo By: Sony Sudaria)

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC DILG-10 Regional Directo Arnel Agabe says during the NorMin COVID-19 Response Task Force press conference, April 8, that local government units (LGUs) should integrate their current contact tracing applications to StaySafe.Ph to have a unified contact tracing system. (DILG 10)

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SINCE the pandemic hit us, many people have changed. From depression until aggression and indifference. Actually “Relationship” comes from the Latin “referre” or “relatum”, which means “to bring back”. Some might say: That’s of no importance to me. That doesn’t worry me at all. There is even no need to worry about it. Yes, sometimes, we wish people around us weren’t so thoughtless. In one of my penultimate columns I tried to explain, “when to keep our mouth shut”! Silence is also an answer - sure! But some of my readers posed the question, if also broken relationships can be only restored by silence or waiting. My answer is YES and/ or NO! Sometimes it’s a wonder, what a small dose of

determined silence can do. Relationships are ALWAYS worth restoring, because life is all about learning how to love and how to value relationships and make the effort to maintain them instead of discarding them whenever there is a rift, a hurt, or a conflict. The bible told us that all of us have been given the ministry of restoring broken relationships. Broken or cooled down relationships can be noticed at any corner. Restoring them is equal to peacemaking or peacekeeping but also not avoiding facing conflicts. Running away from a problem (and then keeping the mouth shut!), pretending that the problem doesn’t exist or being too afraid to talk about it, that’s how the hypocritical coward acts. Some people

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love to downplay everything: Things aren’t too bad - they could be worse! I always love to talk to God before I talk to a person. Later, I can find the right moment and take the initiative to restore broken relationships or face the problem. I can even look out for others’ interests first. I can use “my telescope of life” (from the Greek word “skopos”) and play close attention. I can start with sympathy but not with great solutions right away. I can confess my part of a possible conflict. Paul said in Romans 12:18: “Do everything possible on your part to live in See BREAK, page 11

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IN my recent article “Nitpicking” I pointed out the dubious if not diabolic agenda of opposition quarters at discrediting and demonizing Pres. Rodrigo Duterte in every turn, creating mountains out of molehills and deliberately ignoring the achievements that this administration had achieved. Little did I know that Philippine Star had, in its corral, writers who rely mainly on questionable sources which are obviously paid mainly to churn out black propaganda and disinformation against countries that are perceived to be inimical to the interest of their patrons. Rightly the writers of Philstar and the source of their story blasted China but committed a big mistake when they dragged the Philippines and Finance Sec.

Carlos “Sonny” Dominguez in cursing China by claiming that China’s projects in the Philippines are riddled with secretive issues. Secretary Dominguez pointed out that the three projects funded by China’s ODA were the Chico River Pump Irrigation Project for the National Irrigation Administration, the Kaliwa Dam for MWSS, and the Philippine National Railway Long Haul Project. Sonny asserts that there was nothing secretive about the loan negotiations as all the nitty-gritty features of the contracts were published on the Website of the Department of Finance. In short, everything was transparent from the beginning. It is elementary in journalism to countercheck information gathered from unusual

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sources if one has to come out with a balanced story. What Sonny is saying, they could have just clicked on the DOF Website where all the data are available at their fingertips. Dominguez is even more investigative than the Philstar reporters as he revealed that the authors of the article just borrowed the data from a ‘think tank’ called AidData which is under the auspices of William and Mary Global Research Institute. Kiel Institute of World Economy, Center See FRAUD, page 11

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The Easter spirit

MANY things can be said about what the Easter spirit is. In fact, I don’t think we can ever exhaust them. The implications we can derive from the consideration of what the Easter spirit is would be endless. But what we already can say about it should already be enough to make us so understand it as to live it adequately. So what is the Easter spirit? The Easter spirit is about God’s tremendous love for us. It’s a love that knows no bounds. It’s rather us who can give it limits since we are capable of rejecting it. But on his part, he loves us all the way, no matter what. He is bent on doing that, no matter what it would cost. The Easter spirit is about God sending the son to become man to save us. It’s

about God adapting himself fully to our condition, even to our worst condition without committing sin, so that we can have a way to identify ourselves with him, which is what he wants for us. The Easter spirit is about Christ, the son of God and our redeemer, eager to fulfill his redemptive mission to the end. Christ does not shy away from the most difficult human task he has to carry out. And in so doing, he assumed all the sins of man and gave them the death blow with his own passion, death and resurrection. The Easter spirit is about Christ sharing his triumph over sin and death with us. What we cannot do, he does it for us—but also,

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with us. Since on our own, we cannot turn around the infinitely evil effects of our sins, suffering death, Christ does it for us. And so, the Easter spirit means that we have every reason to be joyful, hopeful and, of course, most thankful, which would put us in the ideal condition to keep our intimate relation with God and to live our life that is proper to us, that is, as children of God, created in God’s image and likeness, meant to share in the very See SPIRIT, page 11

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We join the entire Filipino nation in commemo- from the food service, transportation, and other essential sectors - who display valor everyday by rating our Araw ng Kagitingan or Valor Day. continuing to work to provide our needs in spite As we honor the valor, heroism, and patriotism of of great personal risk to them. our troops who fought during the 1942 Battle of Bataan for the liberties we presently enjoy, let us May we be inspired by the great sacrifice of both be inspired by their unity and conviction in our our patriotic veterans and our modern-day heroes. enduring pursuit of genuine self-determination. Following the minimum health standards and being part of our government’s collective fight to Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, we praise the recover and rise as one nation against this virus hard work and commitment of our present-day is how we can show valor in our own little way. heroes - medical and health care professionals, government workers and officials, law enforce- We wish everyone a safe and solemn commemoment personnel, firefighters, and our frontliners ration.

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Matanao LGU inks P200-M LANDBANK loan for recovery projects MATANAO, Davao del Sur – Recovery efforts of this 2nd class municipality against the ongoing health crisis, as well as natural calamities such as frequent earthquakes that rock the region, will receive crucial financial support from the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) as the Municipality of Matanao signed six (6) term loans totaling P200 million on March 15, 2021. The Matanao local government unit (LGU) availed of the financial recovery package under the RISE UP LGUs (Restoration and Invigoration Package for a Self-sufficient Economy towards UPgrowth for LGUs) Lending Program, designed to provide the necessary funding requirements of provincial, city, and municipal LGUs to revive their local economy and recover from the adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We continue to encourage our LGUs to utilize their borrowing capacity to bolster local healthcare ser vices and economic recovery programs. The LANDBANK RISE UP LGUs Lending Program provides for responsive and accessible financing for these requirements,” said LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo. Part of the loan will be used by Matanao to bolster its healthcare services, which include maintenance of COVID-19 isolation and monitoring units, as well as temporary treatment facilities for residents suspected or have tested positive with the virus. The loan will also replenish funds used by the LGU to procure food and medical supplies that are distributed to the poorest and most affected members of the community who are mostly engaged in rice farming and banana cultivation. Under Republic Act No. 11494 or the “Bayanihan to Recover as One Act,” loans See INKS, page 9

Biz sentiments improve despite ECQ: poll By JOANN VILLANUEVA

“This behavior may be considered normal as may be considered in previous years. Nonetheless, data show that InstaPay transactions continue to increase,” he said, referring to one of the two electronic fund transfer services under the central bank’s national retail payment system (NRPS). Meanwhile, Diokno said BSP’s policy-making Monetary Board (MB) has

MANILA – Business sentiments improved both in the first and second quarters this year despite the twoweek enhanced community quarantine in National Capital Region Plus until April 11. Confidence index in the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) Business Expectation Survey (BES) for the first quarter of 2021 rose to 17.4 percent from quarter-ago’s 10.6 percent while the second quarter jumped to 42.9 percent from 37.4 percent. In a virtual briefing Thursday, BSP Department of Economic Statistics (DES) Senior Director Redentor Paolo Alegre Jr. cited the positive development in businesses sentiments, saying optimism of businesses in the first quarter of the year “is usually off ” and “that’s about 35 percent of the time.” He said respondents attributed their enthusiasm to easing of quarantine restrictions and reopening of businesses, observations that people are adapting to the new normal, hikes in the volume of sales and orders, coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccine rollout, and development of new business and marketing strategies. Alegre said optimism for the next quarter and next 12 months is also on the rise due mainly for the reasons cited for the first quarter. “In relation to our analysis, the current quarter BES result is a good coincidental indicator for the first quarter GDP (gross domestic product) result,” he said, adding the correlation is around 0.5 percent. He said it is still hard to determine the impact of the two-week enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in

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Matanao Mayor Vincent F. Fernandez (2nd from right) and LANDBANK Davao del Sur Lending Center Department Manager Arnel M. Caalim (rightmost) lead the ceremonial signing for a P200-million financial recovery loan package, witnessed by Matanao Vice Mayor Alfredo O. Panerio (2nd from left) and LANDBANK Bansalan Branch Department Manager Raquel U. Dela Cerna.

Hike in ATM deployment seen amid acquirer-based fee charging By JOANN VILLANUEVA

MANILA – Monetary authorities are optimistic that banks will be encouraged to deploy more automated teller machines (ATMs) after the latter were allowed some leeway on fees instead of just having a fixed share on the fees. Under the acquirer-based fee charging (ABFC), which took effect on Wednesday, ATM owners, which are normally the banks, set the fees they want to charge cardholders of other banks who use their machines. However, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin Diokno said ATM transactions using the machines of cardholders’ banks remain free of charge. “By allowing ATM owners to set the fee, they can be encouraged to place ATM terminals in the provinces since they will now be adequately compensated,” he

told journalists in a virtual briefing Thursday. Under the new system, ATM withdrawal fee ranges from PHP10-PHP18 per transaction while balance inquiry fee ranges from zero to PHP2.50 per transaction. BSP executives said most banks increased their fees under the new system. While this system seems to be an additional burden to the cardholders who do not have access to their banks’ ATMs, Diokno said this is beneficial to the banking public in the long run. He said bulk or 34 percent of ATMs in the country are in the National Capital Region (NCR), 13 percent are in Region 4-A, and between 0 to 8 percent in the other regions. With the ABFC, BSP executives expect the deployment of ATMs in more areas around the country, which is expected to boost

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Duterte orders PhilHealth to expedite payment of hospital claims By AZER PARROCHA

MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte has directed the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to expedite the payment of claims of hospitals, Malacañang said Thursday. This, after the state-run medical insurer earlier acknowledged “slowness” in its processing of reimbursement claims by hospitals. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said PhilHealth has approved the application of a debitcredit payment method (DCPM) to facilitate the settlement of accounts payable to health care facilities (HCFs) during the state of public health emergency due to the Covid-19 pandemic. “HCFs eligible for DCPM must be located in regions identified by the InterAgency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID), such as the National Capital Region (NCR), Batangas, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Pampanga, and Rizal,” he said. These HCFs must likewise have no interim reimbursement mechanism fund balance on record, he added. Roque explained the HCFs must be attending to Covid-19 patients or providing the SARS-CoV-2 testing package and their accreditation is not suspended during the applicable period. He also expressed confidence that the DCPM of public and private hospitals, amounting to around

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PHP9.7 billion, would mean “continuous” delivery of healthcare services. “Through this measure, we are confident there would be continuous delivery of healthcare services, especially in identified areas of concern, amid the rising number of coronavirus active cases,” he said. PhilHealth CEO and President Dante Gierran earlier said the state-run medical insurer last year received PHP107 billion in claims for the service of hospitals to its members and settled about 85 percent of these claims. Gierran attributed the delay to some PhilHealth personnel contracting Covid-19, thus needing to reduce the workforce and temporarily lock down its office. He also clarified reports that PhilHealth has some PHP6 billion in unpaid reimbursements to private hospitals as alleged by the Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines (PHAP). In a statement posted

STATEMENT OF PRESIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS SECRETARY MARTIN ANDANAR ON THE STRONG PUBLIC RECEPTION OF PRESIDENT RODRIGO ROA DUTERTE REPORTED BY PUBLICUS ASIA INC. We welcome the continued positive approval and trust rating of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte among the Filipino public as seen in the recent report by PUBLiCUS Asia, Inc. These positive ratings reflect the President’s resolute leadership, and efficient and effective rendering of his administration’s services, programs, responses, and actions as part of our collective fight against COVID-19. The recognition of a high approval of 65% and trust of 55% for the President, as reported in the recent survey, is an additional source of inspiration for us in the government who continue to work and strive for us to realize our collective recovery against this virus. Furthermore, these results are concrete proofs that the opposition and critics have clearly misjudged the sentiments of the public. The majority of the people continue to support the actions and decisions of the President despite detractors’ unfair disregard and denial of the transformative leadership of President Duterte, through their electioneering and disparaging statements amidst the pandemic. Although our fight as a nation continues, we assure the people that these high ratings will motivate us to work even harder so that together we may heal, recover, and rise from COVID-19.

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on its Facebook page, the state-run medical insurer said, “Cognizant to the situation, PhilHealth ensures that it is paying its obligations to its accredited health care providers within and even way faster than what was required by law, provided that the claims comply with existing policies and guidelines, pursuant to strict auditing rules of the Commission on Audit.” (PNA) Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City CLAROS TRUCKING SERVICES CASE NO. R10-NC-PA-TH Rep by : EMAR PUYAT CLAROS 2021-04-1307

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for the Issuance of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TH FREIGHT SERVICE on the route: WITHIN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN THE ISLAND OF MINDANAO ACCESSIBLE TO MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC and vice versa with the use of TTHREE (3) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on April 19, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/its evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 6th day of April 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

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Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City BUGO TAXI OPERATORS AND CASE NO. R10-EV-CC-TX DRIVERS INCORPORATED 2021-04-1397 Rep. by : ARNOLD P. CUBERO (2019-07-2192)

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience with Consolidation to operate AIRCON TAXI SERVICE on the route: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO ANY POINT IN REGION X and vice versa with the use of THREE (3) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on April 19, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at this board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE (5) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 8th day of April 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

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AirAsia celebrates Day of Valor “Araw ng Kagitingan,” salutes unsung heroes in rebuilding guests’ confidence in air travel MANILA, 9 April 2021 – Rebuilding confidence among air travelers amid the ongoing pandemic has been a constant challenge for all in the aviation industry, and AirAsia is not an exception. There are unsung heroes whom passengers don’t usually see but ensures their AirAsia experience remains COVID-19 free--the aircraft cleaners. Angelito Quan Jr. has been with AirAsia’s contracted aircraft cleaner, ASI for 2 years now. Cleaning and sanitizing the cabin,

Pandemic or no pandemic, Angelito Quan Jr. shows enthusiasm in his job as aircraft cleaner

the performance of his job, he is always guided by two Aircraft cleaners make sure that all areas of the aircraft “P’s” - pride and passion. are thoroughly cleaned Angelito shares, “Now, galley, passenger seating has been part of his daily with the unseen and treacherous enemy, it is essential area, cockpit, lavatory, and routine. the cargo compartment He says for two years, in to always practice another

“P” – precision. I always keep in mind that our guests rely heavily on us, to thoroughly clean and disinfect the aircraft. This way, we continuously rebuild their confidence in flying.” Before proceeding to the aircraft, Angelito and

his colleagues make sure they are physically sound as they go through a series of health checks. They would also sanitize their hands properly before putting on their masks, face shield, gloves and personal protective equipment or PPE. This lessens the risks of contaminating aircraft surfaces. “It can be a bit challenging these days to be wearing a lot of paraphernalia considering the hot and humid weather, but we know this is our first line of defense against the virus. See CELEBRATES, page 11

DJALMCS launches Early Registration 2021 By DOUGLAS V. MORDENO, JR.

In support with the Department of Education, Dona Juana Actub-Lluch Memorial Central School launched the Early Registration campaign for the school year 20212022 last March 26, 2021, a simultaneous campaign all over the country. A month-long activity will took place from March 26 until the end of April this year to cater new enrolees especially for Kindergarten and Grade I. Teachers from the different grade levels took the initiatives to come up with the strategy for a remote enrolment while

the City is under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) and close contact is prohibited. Collaboration with the purok presidents were being practiced to ease the task and gain favourable access to the community in tracking new learners to be listed in the school as enrolees. Despite of the ‘No Face-to-Face Classess’ mandate from the President of the Philippines, the school, through the leadership of Riza R. Nicor, PhD, aimes to increase the number of learners for the next school year.

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th Shari’a Circuit Court 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES GLEARY JOLT B. RAMAYAN AND NESSAN SHIELD P. AMIHAN,

CIVIL CASE N0. 2021-040

GLEARY JOLT B. RAMAYAN AND NESSAN SHIELD P. AMIHAN, Petitioners. X--------------------------------/ ORDER Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on September 18, 2017 at Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental, both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this Court, both of them can be served summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their resident at Purok 2B, Santiago, Iligan City and Purok 2C, Santiago, Iligan City respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for more than two (2) years now, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on September 18, 2017 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on May 15, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 5th day of April, 2021. HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge

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Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th Shari’a Circuit Court 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City MELANIE CURADA LORETO, Petitioner,

CIVIL CASE NO.2021-036

-Versus - FOR: Petition for Divorce by Faskh under Art. 52 of P.D. 1083. SUHAMI BIN NGAH, Petitioners. X--------------------------/ S U M M O N S BY PUBLICATION TO: SUHAMI BIN NGAH Mentakab Pakang, Malaysia Or Mahayahay, Iligan City G R E E T I N G S: By virtue of the Court Order dated April 7, 2021, You are hereby required to appear or file with this court within ten (10) days from the date of the last publication of this summons, either personally, through counsel or with the assistance of the Clerk of Court at 3/f Engineering Building, Diesel Tech., Tubod Hi-way, Tubod, Iligan City, your answer to the petition filed by your wife (MELANIE CURADA LORETO), which substance she prays for a grant to Divorce by Faskh. You are hereby required to serve a copy of your answer upon petitioner at her residence at Purok Abestilla, Mahayahay, Iligan City. You are reminded of the provision in the IBP-OCA Memorandum on Policy Guidelines dated March 12, 2002 to observe restraint in filing a motion to dismiss and instead allege the grounds thereof as defenses in the answers. Should you fail to come personally or through a representative or file your answer to the petition within the aforesaid period, the Court shall proceed to receive the evidence ex-parte upon which judgment shall be rendered. Iligan City, Philippines, April 7, 2021.

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Stronger as Juan: United response to the COVID-19 crisis OVER a year since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the country continues to grapple with the challenges, which include the imposed quarantines and limiting of movements. Throughout this critical time, countless individuals and organizations have worked together and volunteered to provide support to those who needed it the most. Among these is the Philippines’ leading carrier, Cebu Pacific, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Driven by its mission and purpose, CEB immediately answered the call to join other partners in mounting extensive relief and humanitarian efforts towards helping those affected by the pandemic. Truly, the collective spirit of bayanihan shone through, and Cebu Pacific sincerely thanks its partners who went above and beyond the call of duty at an undeniably difficult time. Aiding in the transport of

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in the NCR Plus, which covers the National Capital Region, Laguna, Cavite, Bulacan, and Rizal, but added “the lockdown may have an impact on business sentiment.” However, Alegre said “respondents are adapting or developing strategies to adapt to the new normal.” Meanwhile, BSP Monetary Policy Sub-Sector Senior Assistant Governor Illuminda Sicat said despite the ECQ, “there are lots of positive developments around us” such as the vaccine rollout, vaccination of medical front-liners, and positive outlook on both the global and domestic

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loans availed by LGUs during this time for such purposes will receive an interest subsidy until December 31, 2022 or until the total P1billion subsidy fund under the Act is fully utilized. For his part, Matanao Mayor Vincent F. Fernandez said the LGU will strive to keep Matanao as one of the most competitive municipalities in the Davao Region. “We are very thankful to LANDBANK for immediately responding to the urgent request of the LGU for assistance. Thank you for a decade of partnership. We hope that through this financial package with concessional terms, we can recover faster, not only from the damages brought about by the recent quakes, but also from this pandemic,” said Mayor Fernandez. He added that one of the term loans will be used to reconstruct the Municipal Hall building—previously financed by the Bank in 2013—after it was severely damaged by earthquakes in

Cebu Pacific ground crew proudly pose beside one of CEB’s ATR cargo planes that were used in volunteer relief missions.

essentials, such as food, medical supplies, and other humanitarian aid, are still delivered in a timely manner all over the archipelago. Thankfully, major players in the industry offered to help, while CEB as a public service volunteered the best way it knows how. The carrier, with the support of its hero frontliners, such as its cargo, passenger, Representatives from the Armed Forces of the Philippines and ramp agents, along (AFP), one of the key partners of Cebu Pacific in respondwith its pilots and cabin ing to the COVID-19 crisis, receive boxes of humanitarian crew members— has proaid transported by the airline. vided free-of-charge cargo much-needed supplies deliveries across various economy. “In addition, there are The lockdowns resulted DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL already economies opening in restricted movements SETTLEMENT WITH up and these would provide across cities and provinces, ABSOLUTE SALE opportunities to some of our which then posed quite ALL MEN BY THESE PRESOFWs (overseas Filipino a challenge in ensuring KNOW ENTS: workers) displaced in the early part of 2020. So there This EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEDEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL MENT, made and entered into by and are many things that could SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF among: THE LATE NELSON C. AVENIDO affect the sentiments. The ESPERANZA J. ITUM (ESTER WITH ABSOLUTE SALE lockdown is not the only ITUM), of legal age, widow, Filipino and a resident of Sta. Cruz, Tagoloan, factor,” she said. KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESMisamis Oriental; Deputy Governor Francis- ENTS: ALLAN J. ITUM, of legal age, co Dakila Jr. said the situation This Extrajudicial Partition of single, Filipino and a resident of Sta. now is different compared to Estate with Absolute Sale made and Crus, Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental; BUEN J. ITUM, of legal age, the start of the pandemic last entered into by and between: single, Filipino and a resident of Sta. ANITA S. AVENIDO, (HEIRyear since there were more 1. Cruz, Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental; VENDOR), of legal age, uncertainties last year. CAROL I. PANGCA, of legal age, widow, Filipino citizen, resi “The trend really is (a) married, Filipino and a resident of Sta. dent of Purok 3, Barangay 9, Cruz, Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental; Malaybalay City, Bukidnon; general recovery of opti DEAN J. ITUM, of legal age, ANILYN A. TIMAY, (HEIRmism in the prospects of 2. single, Filipino and a resident of Sta. VENDOR), of legal age, marthe economy,” he said, but Cruz, Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental; ried, Filipino citizen, resident EVA I. LUZON, of legal age, of Purok 3, Barangay 9, Maadded the need to wait for married, Filipino and a resident of Sta. laybalay City; the results of the third quarter Cruz, Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental; 3. NELSON S. AVENIDO JR. BES. (PNA) FLORANTE J. ITUM, of legal age, (HEIR-VENDOR), of legal 2019 and rendered unusable. Another term loan will be used to acquire heavy equipment for the ongoing development of road networks and other infrastructure prospects within the Municipality that will pave the way for the enhanced mobility of people and goods. Moreover, the loan package will also fund the construction of a public market building that will benefit small farmers and fishers, as well as micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Interested LGUs may contact the nearest open LANDBANK Lending Center or Branch nationwide, or call LANDBANK’s customer service at (02) 8-405-7000 or at PLDT Domestic Toll Free 1-800-10-405-7000. Updates are regularly posted on the official LANDBANK Facebook, Instagram and YouTube accounts (@landbankofficial), Twitter (@LBP_Official), and in Viber Community (@LANDBANK), or in the LANDBANK website (www. landbank.com).

cities in the Philippines. of sweeper flights to aid the CEB’s fleet of Airbus and Philippine government and ATR aircraft were utilized its attached agencies in to address the demand for See RESPONSE, page 11 logistics support to areas SETTLEMENT OF such as Cebu, Puerto Princ- EXTRAJUDICIAL THE INTESTATE ESTATE OF THE esa, Iloilo, Bohol, Butuan, DECEASED AMADOR MERCADO WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF Davao, and Zamboanga. Throughout the year, the UNREGISTERED PARCEL OF LAND airline also flew a number KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESEXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF INTESTATE ESTATE AMONG HEIRS OF DECEASED SPOUSES, ROSARIO M. NABALE AND FALCONARIO C. NABALE AND SALE OF A PORTION OF AGRICULTURAL LAND KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

age, married, Filipino citizen, resident of Purok 3, Barangay 9, Malaybalay City; WITNESSETH That the above-named parties, all of age, are the legitimate heirs of the late NELSON C. AVENIDO who died on January 30, 2017 at Bukidnon Provincial Medical Center (BPMC), Casisang, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon without any will; WHEREAS, prior to the demise of NELSON C. AVENIDO, he acquired properties, which are specifically described as follows: I TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE (TCT) NO. T-65161 “A parcel of Land (Lot 5, Block 13, of the Cons. Subd. Pcs-10-001769, being a portion of Lot 196-B, Psd10-024953 and Lot 195-A (LRC) Psd-26246. Situated in the Barangay of Casisang, Municipality of Malaybalay, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of ONE HUNDRED FORTY square meters (140).” II ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE (OCT) NO. 2018000364 “A parcel of land, Lot RF-10000079-D, (being identical to Lot 6004, Pls-800) situated at Barangay of Poblacion, City of Malaybalay, Province of Bukidnon. Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of ONE HUNDRED FIFTEEN square meters (115).” Is the subject of DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE LATE NELSON C. AVENIDO WITH ABSOLUTE SALE. Under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. APOLLO A. MAGUALE, Notary Public per Doc No. 142; Page No. 427; Book No. XVII; Series of 2018.

married, Filipino and a resident of Sta. Cruz, Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental; GEMMA I. DELA CRUZ, of legal age, married, Filipino and a resident of Sta. Cruz, Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental; HOLDEN J. ITUM, of legal age, married, Filipino and a resident of Sta. Cruz, Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental; IDOL J. ITUM, of legal age, single, Filipino and a resident of Sta. Cruz, Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental; WITNESSETH That the above-named parties, all of age, Filipino, are the legitimate wife and children, respectively, and sole heirs of the late AGUIDO C. ITUM who died sometime on September 4, 1997 in Cagayan de Oro City, without any will; That the said deceased, at the time of his death, left a certain real property situated in Imbatug, Baungon, Bukidnon and more particularly described as follows, to wit: “A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot No. 1171-D, Csd-10-002006-D identical to Lot 2047, Pls-12). Containing an area of TWO THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED NINETY SIX (2,896) square meters, more or less, and covered by Original Certificate of Title No. P-13430 of the Registry of Deeds of Bukidnon.” That no personal properties are involved in this Extrajudicial Settlement; That to the best knowledge and information of the parties hereto, the said deceased left no debts; Is the subject of DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH ABSOLUTE SALE, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. JERSON S. LEYSON, Notary Public per Doc No. 1407; Page No. 82; Book No. III; Series of 2020.

This Extrajudicial Settlement of intestate Estate among Heir of the Deceased Spouses ROSARIO M. NABALE and FALCONARIO C. NABALE and sale of a portion of Agricultural Land, made and executed by and among: HEIRS OF ELBUSCO M. NABALE, represented by his wife, NILDA A. NAVALE, of legal age, widow, Filipino, a resident of Poblacion, Kalilangan, Bukidnon, hereinafter known as the HEIR-VENDOR; PRISCO P. NAVALE, OF LEGAL AGE, MARRIED, Filipino, a resident of Poblacion, Quezon, Bukidnon, hereinafter known as the HEIR-VENDOR; HEIRS OF RUSOLO P. NAVALE, represented by his wife: HERMINA M. NAVALE, of legal age, widow, Filipino, a resident of Poblacion, Quezon, Bukidnon, hereinafter known as the HEIR-VENDOR; ELDEFONSO P. NAVALE, SERENA N. SUMILJIG AND ANGELINA N. LEGAYADA, all of legal age, all married, Filipinos, a resident of Poblacion, Quezon, Bukidnon, hereinafter known as the HEIR-VENDOR’S; and ARLENE BONGABONG BELESARIO AND EULADIO M. SIMO, all of legal age, widow and married, respectively, Filipino, a resident of Poblacion, Quezon, Bukidnon, hereinafter known as the VENDEE; WITNESSETH That the above-named parties, all of legal age, are the legitimate children of the late spouses, ROSARIO M. NABALE, who died on October 20, 2010 at Libertad, Quezon, Bukidnon and FALCONARIO C. NABALE, who died on January 25, 1997 at Libertad, Quezon, Bukidnon, who died without any will; That the said deceased at the time of their death left a parcel of Agricultural land and more particularly described to wit: “A parcel of Agricultural land, covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-29258, known as Lot 1079-A, Psd-10-012161, being a portion of Lot 1079, Pls-1005, Quezon, Public Land Subd. Situated at Poblacion, Quezon, Bukidnon. Containing an area of TWENTY SEVEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY SIX (27,176) square meters, more or less.” That at the time of their death, the deceased left no last will and testament and had no debts left unpaid. That no personal properties are involved in this extra-judicial settlement; Is the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF INTESTATE ESTATE AMONG HEIRS OF DECEASED SPOUSES, ROSARIO M. NABALE AND FALCONARIO C. NABALE AND SALE OF A PORTION OF AGRICULTURAL LAND, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. ABUNDIO UR. GAITERA, Notary Public per Doc No. 7451; Page No. 1490; Book No. XV; Series of 2020.

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This EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLTLEMENT OF THE INTESTATE ESTATE OF THE DECEASED AMADOR MERCADO WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF UNREGISTERED PARCEL OF LAND (the “instrument”) is made and entered into March 02, 2021, in the Province of Bukidnon, by and between: THE HEIRS OF AMADOR S. MERCADO, namely: KIRT DAVID B. MERCADO, KENDRICK TIMOTHY B. MERCADO, both of legal age, Filipino citizens and are residents of Unit 3819 38th Floor Light Residence Tower 1, EDSA cor. Madison St., Mandaluyong City and Unit 118 Palmira Bldg., Ivorywood, Acacia Estates, Taguig City, respectively, KRISTY AMALOU B. MERCADO, and MARILOU B. MERCADO, both of legal age, Filipino citizen, and are residents of B-3 L-20, Vista Verde Village, Pueblo, Cagayan de Oro City; The HEIRS of AMADOR S. MERCADO are all represented herein by their mother/co-heir, MARILOU B. MERCADO, by virtue of a Special Power of Attorneys (SPAs), respectively executed by the above-named Heirs in her favor as herein attached and form an integral part thereof hereto referred as Annex “A”, “B” and “C”, hereinafter referred as HEIRSVENDORS; -and RN QUIÑO TRUCKING SERVICES, INC., with principal address located at Barangay Lingion, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon represented by its Proprietor, ROGELIO N QUIÑO, of legal age, married, Filipino citizen, and a resident of Barangay Dicklum, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon. Hereinafter referred to as the VENDEE; WITNESSETH: For and in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein set forth, the Parties hereto have mutually agreed as follows, THAT: 1. The deceased AMADOR S. MERCADO, died intestate on February 2, 2015, who is a resident of Barangay Nazareth, Cagayan de Oro City, leaving a parcel of land that he inherited from his late parents, Spouses Jaime Mercado, Sr., and Luz s. Mercado by virtue of a duly notarized Partition Agreement executed by hid co-heirs dated August 14, 2009, Particularly situated at Barangay Poblacion, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, being a portion of Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) No. 2243, and particularly known as Lot NO. 231-J, Containing a total area of THREE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SIXTY FOUR (3,264) square meters, more or less. 2. At the time of the death of deceased AMADOR S. MERCADO, he left no known debts and no will; and this instrument does not involved personal property as none was left by the decedent at the time of his death; Is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE INTESTATE ESTATE OF THE DECEASED AMADOR MERCADO WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF UNREGISTERED PARCEL OF LAND, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. RICCI A. JAMILA, Notary Public per Doc No. 297; Page No. 61; Book No. III; Series of 2021. MDN: Mar 27, Apr 2 & 9, 2021

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Recently, the Regional Inter-Agency Task Force (RIATF) in Region 10 issued a resolution urging all LGUs in the region to adopt the StaySafe.Ph. “We are aiming to reach up to third-degree; meaning, tracing should be done to include identifying close contacts of not only the Covid-19 positive patients but also individuals exposed by the suspect and probable cases,” Agabe said. To better enforce the minimum public health standards, Agabe said they urged the LGUs not to limit penalties for violators but also to include community service. Higala App dry run extended Meanwhile, the local government has extended the Higala App dry run following technical difficulties reported by commercial establishments. Under a city ordinance, the Higala App’s QR code system for contact tracing Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City ALPHECCA TRANSPORT SERVICE CORP. CASE NO. R10-EV-CC-TX Rep. by : JOE N. ABALDE 2021-03-1181

is supposed to be rolled out on April 6. Howe ver, t he l o c a l government has received feedback from the business sector and the public about several technical problems such as failure to register via the Higala App website and QR codes not being recognized by the Higala App scanners. Mayor Oscar Moreno said the dry run will run until May 4. (PNA)

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acknowledged the support of advocates working to have Butuan officially recognized by the national government as the site of the historic religious rite in 1521. “This humble work is dedicated to you as we continue our advocacy and dedicated works,” he said. In March, Malvar filed criminal complaints against the members of the Mojares Panel, a group designated by the government last year to finally put to rest the issue surrounding the first Catholic mass. Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City IAN Y. GABUTAN

CASE NO. R10-NC-PA-TH 2021-03-1084

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANTS(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience with Consolidation of Cases/s to operate AIRCON TAXI SERVICE on the route: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO ANY POINT IN REGION X and vice versa with the use of TWENTY ONE (21) UNIT/s. This Application/ Petition shall be considered by this Board on April 19, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. at this board on which date Application(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Application(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE (5) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 6th day of April 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANTS(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for the Issuance of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TH FREIGHT SERVICE on the route: WITHIN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN THE ISLAND OF MINDANAO ACCESSIBLE TO MOTOR VECHICLE TRAFFIC and Vice Versa with the use of TWO (2) UNIT/s. This Application/ Petition shall be considered by this board on April 19, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. at this board on which date Application(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Application(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 6th day of April 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

(Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER MDN: Apr 10, 2021

CASE NO. R10-EV-TH 2021-03-1046 (2016-03-496)

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANTS(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TH FREIGHT SERVICE on the route: WITHIN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN THE ISLAND OF MINDANAO ACCESSIBLE TO MOTOR VECHICLE TRAFFIC and Vice Versa with the use of TWO (2) UNIT/s. This Application/ Petition shall be considered by this board on April 19, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. at this board on which date Application(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Application(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 6th day of April 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

(Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER MDN: Apr 10, 2021

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NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANTS(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience with Consolidation of Cases/s to operate AIRCON TAXI SERVICE on the route: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO ANY POINT IN REGION X and vice versa with the use of FOURTEEN (14) UNIT/s. This Application/ Petition shall be considered by this Board on April 20, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at this board on which date Application(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Application(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE (5) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 8th day of April 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

(Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER MDN: Apr 10, 2021

The panel, led by Dr. Resil B. Mojares, recommended that the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) sustain previous conclusions indicating that the first Catholic mass in the country was celebrated in Limasawa Island in Southern Leyte in 1521. In July last year, the NHCP adopted the recommendation of the Mojares panel. Catholic priest Fr. Joesilo C. Amalla, also an advocate to recognize Butuan as the site of the first mass, graced Wednesday’s book launch. “I am glad about the dedication of Dr. Malvar. This book will help strengthen our advocacy,” Amalla told Philippine News Agency on Thursday. The book mentions the life of Ferdinand Magellan, especially on his travels in the 1500s, as recorded by Antonio Pigafetta. Pigafetta was a 30-yearold Italian scholar who joined the expedition of Magellan during the time. Some of Pigafetta’s manuscripts on the Magellan expedition were presented in the book as a result of the research done by Malvar. Other accounts, such as the contract between Magellan and the King of Spain in 1518, the King’s command to Magellan, and the orders in the contract of Magellan-both dated 1519--were also presented in the book. Malvar claimed that the documents are vital to prove that Magellan and his men were in Butuan, then called Mazaua and considered a trading center for spices, gold, and other important goods that Spain had sought at the time. He also discussed four other expeditions after Magellan, including that of Loaysa in 1525, Saavedra in 1528, Villalobos in 1543, and the Legaspi in 1565. He said he personally made all the research works and studies in Spain, Portugal, Italy, and in the Boston and Yale Libraries in the United States. In the book, Malvar Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City GOMER A. SABIO

CASE NO. R10-EV-TH 2021-03-1163 (2015-10-1388)

sought to prove that based on the manuscripts and works of Pigafetta, as well as the other important documents related to the expedition of Magellan he obtained, the first Easter mass in the country was celebrated in Butuan. The book also presented the different findings made by panels formed by the government before the formation of the Mojares Panel. The other panels, aside from that of Mojares, include the Gancayco Panel in 1998 and the Legarda Panel in 2009. (PNA)

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general public beginning this year up to 2022, the target year to complete registration of Filipinos and resident aliens. PSA is targeting to register up to 5 million lowincome families this year. Davao City registration Earlier on March 24, Mayor Sara Duterte registered for the National ID at Barangay Catalunan Grande, signaling the start of the Step 2 registration in Davao City. “Dabawenyos are also urged to register for the National ID whenever registration is available in their respective barangays. Barangay officials and functionaries will notify their constituents for the schedule of registration in their areas,” the city government said in a Facebook post. Socio-Economic Planning Secretary Karl Kendrick T. Chua earlier said the National ID seeks to allow Filipinos, especially those in the low-income bracket, to access both government and private sectors’ financial services. He said the National ID system is aimed to fast-track transactions with government and businesses. Signed into law by President Rodrigo R. Duterte in August 2018, Republic Act 11055, or the Philippine Identification System Act, aims to establish a single

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household is responsible for cleaning and securing the units. Around 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 18, 2021. The IDP’s were astonished on the arrival of seven (7) jeepneys, three (3) big dump trucks, one (1) Marawi rescue team vehicle, one (1) PNP mobile, two (2) engineering army vehicles, six (6) VIP vehicles and one (1) L300 Mitsubishi of Bangon Marwi. The IDPs said they were not informed that the team would bring those vehicles to transport them with and their essential belongings to the relocation site located at Brgy. Dulay Proper, Marawi City. “What we had thought was just to announce the names of those approved IDP families and let us safeguard the provided units,” they said.

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will make it easier for government authorities and medical experts to keep track of the cases all over the country and carry out decisive actions to stem the rapid transmission of the virus. StaySafe.Ph app, the country’s official contact tracing, health condition reporting, and social distancing system, also targets to complement the efforts of more than 250,000 contact tracers in the country. For LGUs that still do not have contact tracing applications, Agabe said they can use the StaySafe.Ph as “this will be the national

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

MINDANAO DAILY EXPRESS. CASE NO. R10-EV-CC-TX TRANSPORT COOPERATIVE (MINDEXTRANSCO) 2021-04-1363 Rep. by : DANTE M. SUDARIA

VMR TRUCKING SERVICES CASE NO. R10-NC-PA-TH Rep. by : MARY GRACE R. BONGHANOY 2021-01-571

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANTS(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TH FREIGHT SERVICE on the route: WITHIN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN THE ISLAND OF MINDANAO ACCESSIBLE TO MOTOR VECHICLE TRAFFIC and Vice Versa with the use of FOUR (4) UNIT/s. This Application/ Petition shall be considered by this board on April 19, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. at this board on which date Application(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Application(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 6th day of April 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANTS(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience with Consolidation of Cases/s to operate AIRCON TAXI SERVICE on the route: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO ANY POINT IN REGION X and vice versa with the use of FOUR (4) UNIT/s. This Application/ Petition shall be considered by this Board on April 20, 2021 at 1:30 P.M. at this board on which date Application(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Application(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE (5) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 6th day of April 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

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government’s official digital contact tracing system so this is readily available for their use at no cost.” Currently, the Regional Inter Agency Task Force (RIATF)-10 issued a resolution enjoining all LGUs in the region to adopt the use of StaySafe.Ph. Agabe also added that they have issued an advisory to all LGUs to do extensive contact tracing in order to refrain the surge of COVID-19 cases like in Luzon. “Ang atoa is muabot na kini siya sa third degree, buot ipasabot (We are aiming to reach up to third degree; meaning) tracing should be done to include identifying close contacts of not only the COVID-19 positive patients but also individuals exposed by the suspect and probable cases,” he said. On the enforcement of the minimum public health standards, Agabe said they urged the LGUs not to limit only on penalizing violators of the protocols but also to include community service. He added that LGUs must still enforce strict observance of the minimum public health standards because even if a person has already been inoculated, there is still a chance to get the virus if the protocols are not observed. (RTP/PIA10)

approved the retention of the current ceilings on credit card transactions. The maximum interest rate or finance charge on unpaid outstanding credit card balance remains at 24 percent per annum or 2 percent per month, the maximum monthly add-on rate for credit card installment loans is up to 1 percent, and the maximum processing fee for credit card cash advances is PHP200 per transaction. “The retention of the ceilings is in keeping with the low interest rate environment,” Diokno said, adding BSP continues to monitor the impact of these ceilings on credit card operations amid the pandemic. (PNA)

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national ID for all Filipinos and resident aliens. The national ID shall be a valid proof of identity that shall be a means of simplifying public and private transactions, enrollment in schools, and the opening of bank accounts. It will also boost efficiency, especially in dealing with government services where people will only need to present one ID during transactions. (PNA)

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REYNALDO BAGOLBOL

CASE NO. R10-EV-PUJ 2021-03-1089

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANTS(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for the Issuance of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TH FREIGHT SERVICE on the route: WITHIN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN THE ISLAND OF MINDANAO ACCESSIBLE TO MOTOR VECHICLE TRAFFIC and vice versa with the use of TWO (2) UNIT/s. This Application/ Petition shall be considered by this board on April 20, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at this board on which date Application(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Application(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 6th day of April 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANTS(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUJ SERVICE on the route: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO JASAAN (MISAMIS ORIENTAL) and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) UNIT/s. This Application/ Petition shall be considered by this board on April 19, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. at this board on which date Application(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Application(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE (5) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 6th day of April 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

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Break...

from page 4 peace with everybody!” In resolving conflicts, a word not to be spoken may be the choicest word of all, or IF WE TALK, HOW we say it, is important. The US-author Rick Warren confessed in one of his books; “We can establish a relationship even when we are unable to resolve our differences. Christians often have legitimate, honest disagreements and differing opinions. But, we can disagree without being disagreeable. The same diamond looks different from different angles. God expects unity, not uniformity, and, we can walk arm-in-arm without seeing eye-to-eye on every issue!” +++ Email: doringklaus@gmail. com or follow me on Facebook, Linkedin or Twitter or visit www.germanexpatinthephilippines.blogspot.com or www. klausdoringsclassicalmusic. blogspot.com.

Fraud...

from page 4 for Global Development and Peterson Institute of International Economics. Obviously, the author of the article had wanted to denigrate China and Dominguez in the process made it appear that the Chinese-funded contract was done in secrecy and was only divulged in 2019 at the prodding of lawmakers when, in fact, the details of the deal were immediately posted on the DOF Website. There were other unfair innuendos in the article which Secretary Dominguez dissected and proven to be figments, inaccurate and speculative. Well, call it the hazards of the trade. Now and then publishers and editors are victims of fraudulent stories. The prestigious Washington Post and Pulitzer Prize were victims of literary fraud. A coveted Pulitzer Prize was awarded to Janet Cooke, who wrote an article about a boy who was embroiled in drugs. The story later turned out to be a fairytale fabricated by the writer. Her story ended her journalistic career and besmirched the reputation of the Washington Post. But that is Post, Philstar is another story.

Spirit...

from page 4 life of God, created out of divine love and for divine love too. The Easter spirit should give us an invincible sense of being a victor and conqueror, oozing in peace, serenity, confidence and security, despite whatever. Because no matter how wounded and broken we are, we have the assurance that God will mend us always with his mercy and restore us to the dignity he wants to give us. The Easter spirit, of course, would also make our sense of responsibility over our life keener. We would more sharply realize that we have to do our best to conform ourselves to ERRATUM In connection with the publication of JUNAID M. LIMBONA published last November 28 & December 5, 2020, for the Change of First name from NAJMAH to SITIE ASHIAH and whose family name is NAJMAH ACMAD BARORI, the correct Change of first name should be SITTIE ASHIAH and the correct family name should be NAJMAH ACMAD BARODI and not as published. Our apology.

God’s will and ways, taking up all the spiritual, supernatural as well as the human means to that ideal. If we have the Easter spirit, we would know how to always live in the presence of God, driven always with love that can conquer all things. It would give us an apostolic zeal that would provide us with a burning desire for the salvation of all souls. The Easter spirit is the slayer of complacency, lukewarmness and the other weaknesses we have. It, for sure, will protect us from all sorts of temptations. There are still many things we can say about the Easter spirit. But for now, let us see if we have these marks of the Easter spirit in our life!

Celebrates...

from page 8 sure that no task is skipped. Pre-pandemic, we just wipe and vacuum the aircraft, now we have to do the misting first before we touch anything,” he added. At the end of each duty session, they see to it that all disposable gears are disposed appropriately. It is a tiring day, they say, but one with a big reward. “What makes our job fulfilling is the fact that when we reach home, we know, that once an AirAsia aircraft takes off, it brings people safely to their respective destinations. We may not be in the hospitals directly combating COVID-19, but we are here to make sure you don’t reach the hospitals because we keep your aircraft cabin, COVID free,” said Angelito. Keeping the aircraft clean and safe however doesn’t have to sacrifice quality of service. Thanks to efficient aircraft cleaners like Angelo, AirAsia has maintained a 93% On Time Performance (OTP) rating since the beginning of 2021. AirAsia Philippines Spokesperson Steve Dailisan said, “On this day of valor, AirAsia salutes all our unsung heroes for helping us maintain the highest standards of health and safety in flight and on ground. We thank them for exemplifying bravery in their line of work for all our guests and for their families. “While only essential travel is allowed for most of our domestic destinations, our mission has always been consistent---keep our guests comfortable, safe and worryfree when they fly with us. We intend to keep it this way, even beyond the end of the pandemic.” All AirAsia aircraft are fitted with hospital-grade High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters that filter out 99.99% of dust particles and airborne contaminants including viruses and bacteria, ensuring the cabin air is clean and safe for everyone. AirAsia’s efforts by going above and beyond the protec-

Fri-Sat, April 9-10, 2021 tion of its passengers against COVID-19 have earned the airline a perfect 7-star rating from Airlineratings.com. Follow AirAsia on Twitter (@AirAsia) and Facebook (facebook.com/airasiatravels. mm) for the latest updates, or contact our customer support team at support.airasia.com.

Response...

from page 9 flying stranded tourists home. It has also mounted flights for OFWs in partnership with various organizations, such as the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA). Just recently, CEB has also carried life-saving vaccines to Zamboanga and Tuguegarao, in support of the national government’s efforts to wipe out COVID-19. Heeding the call of partners From the onset of the pandemic, numerous organizations, both from the government and non-government space, rallied for assistance and support as they sought out potential private-sector partners for their respective relief efforts. CEB was quick to commit assistance in any form possible as it flies to the widest domestic network. “Through Cebu Pacific’s generous support, we were able to distribute PPEs to the health and security sectors, to our staff and volunteers—timely and efficiently,” says Jerome Balinton, Humanitarian Response Manager, Save the Children Philippines, the world’s leading independent organization for children, protecting and supporting children in need. For George Morales, Volunteer Mover of the Mindanaobased non-government organization (NGO) Bulig Kontra COVID-19 Koronadal, he appreciated how Cebu Pacific “was more than helpful when it waived its delivery fee.” Meanwhile, Melody Cosep, Member and Volunteer of Puksain ang COVID-19 sa South Cotabato, another Mindanaobased NGO, said the money saved that was supposed to be spent for logistics was instead “coursed through and utilized for the purchase of more PPEs, alcohol, and other essentials for frontliners.” Among the major organizations Cebu Pacific partnered with and extended vital support to include the Angat Buhay initiative of the Office of the Vice-President, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), and the Armed Forces of the Philippines, among others. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the airline also officially became a partner of the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF) and the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP), both of which are backed by some of the largest companies and businesses in the Philippines. As the delivery of relief goods, medical supplies, and

humanitarian aid is mission critical, having a partner from the airline industry can help a great deal when a disaster or crisis—especially one of immense magnitude—strikes. As specified by the partners of Cebu Pacific, the airline’s interisland connectivity amidst the lockdown was maximized as this allowed them to reach more destinations and individuals without having to allocate budget for transport costs. “We’re immensely grateful to the Cebu Pacific management and its employees for their immediate and positive response to our request for blood augmentation,” says Romarie Sanchez RN, Donor Recruitment Officer of the Philippine Red Cross Iloilo Chapter. “They also helped in transporting Rh negative blood units to patients with rare blood type needs as well as facilitating in the transport of Convalescent Plasma Therapy (CPT) to COVID-19 patients in need of CPT transfusion. Physicians, families, and patients were very pleased with the results.” “You’ve always been there. Transporting beds, water, tents, to Mindanao and so many other areas. Cebu Pacific is giving a gift of love today and hopefully tomorrow,” says Butch Meily, PDRF President. To date, Cebu Pacific has already transported 124 tons of humanitarian goods, all free-of-charge. At present, CEB is the only Philippine carrier with dedicated freighters – two ATRs capable of carrying as much as seven tons of cargo in one uplift, along with one recently-converted A330 freighter. “As we continue to weather this pandemic, we at Cebu Pacific are driven by our purpose and mission to serve others in this time of need,” said Candice Iyog, Cebu Pacific Vice President for Marketing & Customer Experience of Cebu Pacific Air. “We are always more than ready to help in any way we can, as have been and always will be committed to serve our fellowmen– indeed when like-minded partners come together, we truly become stronger as Juan.”

Suffered...

from page 1 Lawrence Go shared several photos of Duterte working at Malacañan Palace in Manila to belie rumors about the President’s health. “Sa mga may masasamang hangarin, ‘wag muna kayo mag celebrate!! Nandito lang si Tatay Digong. Tambak ang trabaho (To those who have bad intention, do not celebrate yet. Tatay Digong is just here. The work is piling up),” Go said in his post on late Wednesday night, referring to Duterte who is fondly called by his supporters as “Tatay Digong”. Go told the public to just help Duterte in the fight against

BSP Maintains Ceilings on Credit Card Transactions THE Monetary Board maintained the credit card ceilings on credit card transactions under Circular No. 1098 dated 24 September 2020. In this regard, the maximum interest rate or finance charge on the unpaid outstanding credit card balance of a cardholder remains at 2 percent per month or 24 percent per year. Similarly, the monthly add-on rates that credit card issuers can charge on installment loans is retained at a maximum rate of 1 percent. Meanwhile, the maximum processing fee on the availment of credit card cash advances stays at Php200.00 per transaction. “The decision is based on a holistic assessment of developments in the macroeconomy, the state of credit card financing as well as the safety and soundness of banks and other credit card issuers. It will also continue to help ease financial burden of consumers through affordable credit card pricing.” Governor Diokno added. The retention of the existing ceiling is in keeping with the current low interest rate environment. The interest rate on the BSP’s overnight reverse repurchase facility was maintained at 2.0 percent which is the lowest policy rate since the beginning of the pandemic. Latest credit card business activity data show that the adoption of the ceilings on credit card transactions has not affected availability of credit card financing to households. Credit card applications and billings registered an increasing trend with the lifting of the community quarantine

restrictions in June 2020. Similarly, credit card receivables continued to post double-digit growth of 13.5 percent year-on-year as of endDecember 2020. These positive outcomes were noted even when banks and other credit card issuers became more selective in their credit card approval process on account of the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on paying capacity of financial consumers. The credit card industry also remains safe and sound. Based on results of a survey conducted by the BSP, banks and other credit card issuers were able to post net income on their credit card business as of end-December 2020 from increased credit card usage and streamlined operations resulting in lower administrative costs. Credit card companies also adopted a more prudent stance by increasing provisions for credit losses on credit card loan accounts in anticipation of rise in non-performing credit card loans. The BSP expects that the operationalization of the Financial Institutions Strategic Transfer Act will help temper further rise in non-performing credit card loans this year. The BSP will continue to closely monitor the impact of the ceilings on the state of credit card financing and sustainability of credit card operations of banks/credit card issuers, especially against the backdrop of the evolving COVID-19 pandemic. The BSP will undertake another review of the ceiling rates on credit card transactions after six months.

Covid-19, instead of spreading false information about the president’s health. “Sana tulungan na lang natin ang ating mahal na Pangulo para malagpasan natin ang crisis na ito bilang nagkakaisang mamayanang Pilipino (Let us just help our beloved President overcome the crisis by being united),” he said. Duterte was last seen in public on March 29 when he delivered his regular public address. Prior to his address to the nation, he witnessed the arrival of one million Covid-19 vaccines procured by the government from China’s Sinovac Biotech. PSG commander Brig. Gen. Jesus Durante III assured the public on Wednesday that Duterte remains “safe” and “in good health.” Durante added that Duterte’s activities would only resume once Covid-19 cases in Metro Manila decline. (PNA)

of Region 10. He said the shipment was the third that arrived for the region’s 84,000 frontliners. Galban said the two earlier vaccine shipments include 17,000 doses of Sinovac in February and 22,000 doses of AstraZeneca in March. He said since these vaccines require two doses per beneficiary, only 19,500 of the frontliners have been vaccinated so far, and 12,000 more will have their jabs soon with the latest Sinovac arrival, for a total of 31,500. “We are still a long way of our target of 84,000 medical frontliners,” Galban said. He said they are expecting a bigger vaccine shipment of one million doses later this month. (Froilan Gallardo / MindaNews)

Arrive...

from page 1 landed at 5:07 a.m. carrying 20 boxes of the vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) from China. By 5:26 a.m., the refrigerated van was already on its way to the DOH regional office. Emiliano Galban Jr., DOH X spokesperson, said that in the afternoon, the vaccines were already distributed to the nine cities and five provinces

Nabbed...

from page 1 suspects 15 grams of illegal Shabu (Methamphetamine Hydrochloride) with an estimated street value of P102,000 and a .38 caliber revolver loaded with five live ammunition. According to Dampal, Ratunil, as a city government employee, was a high value target listed in the law enforcers ‘directorate intelligence. He said that the suspects were now under the police custodial facility pending the filing of appropriate charges against them.