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AGAYAN de Oro City--The Commission on Human Rights-10 (CHR-10) said it will look into and determine if indeed human rights violations were committed by state agents who accused two peasants as members of the New People’s Army (NPA) in the municipality of Opol, Misamis Oriental.

Jeanne Ivy Abrina, CHR10 regional director, said they have docketed the complaint and will conduct and investigation in the coming days. CHR-10 Roy Ebarat and Julieto Babatido, residents of Barangay Tingalan, in

Opol, came to their office and filed complaint against members of the security forces whom they accused of entering the homes of their neighbors without search warrant and alleging that they See PROBE, page 11

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ABUNDANT AND CHEAP. In spite of the avian flu report, demand for chicken has remained high in Cagayan de Oro, although prices have remained cheap. Photo by Gerry Lee Gorit for Mindanao Daily

Chicken shipment from Luzon intercepted in Oro amid avian flu ban CAGAYAN de Oro City–– Quarantine officials on Tuesday intercepted at the port here a 21-ton shipment of dressed chicken from Luzon amid a ban issued by the Department of Ag-

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Marawi rehab needs comprehensive plan, multilateral coordination C A G AYA N D E O R O CITY— In a roundtable discussion on Friday, August 4, dubbed as “Rehabilitation and Recovery of Marawi City: Taking Steps Forward,” representatives from various sectors drew together to address the concerns brought about by the ongoing crisis in the capital of Lanao del Sur. Former United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) senior technical advisor for Yolanda recovery, Adam Marlatt, in his presentation, drummed the urgency for the creation of a comprehensive, multiagency rehabilitation plan. “As the final movements are made by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to secure [Marawi City], immediate measures must be taken ensuring good transition and rehabilitation phase,” he said. Marlatt, an American Marine Reserve Infantry Sergeant and founder of Global Disaster Immediate Response Team (DIRT), said that the Marawi crisis needs “early recovery planning including the launch of a cluster system as well as implementing immediate projects to coordinate, de-conflict, and identify critical needs.” \ This rehab engagement, Marlatt said, must involve an intensive coordination among all Philippine agencies, private sector actors, non-government organizations international NGOs, and international governments’ stakeholders. Crises, such as this in Marawi, are not new to Marlatt. Using the skills he learned on the battlefield, on a District Stability Team with the US State Department, he has deployed his team in the immediate aftermath of disasters to provide technical solutions, medical assistance, and coordination support. Among his team’s interventions included Haiti, Pakistan, New Zealand, Japan, and the tri-state area after Hurricane Sandy. In the recovery phase, Marlatt shared a few points on how to go forward: After immediate actions taken, [psychosocial] projects should be implemented to change the culture of Marawi City and its reintegrated residents. Expand the economic activities (including agricultural, industrial, and

technical programming) to allow for the transition from illicit work opportunities to trade skills. Engage with the private sector on the facilitation of long-term activities to expand opportunities while reducing extremism and illegal activities in the area. Humanitarian assistance As the discussion was aimed at examining possible long-term interventions towards rebuilding Marawi from the rubble, Negosyo Para sa Kapayapaan sa Sulu consultant Gabriel Malvar’s talk centered on the complexity of the issue, including its socio-political, cultural, and economic aspects and consequences. “We need to look at the issues in the Marawi crisis from various perspectives. This is a combination of various factors in the past and present. The innocent civilians are the ones caught in the conflict,” he said. Head of Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (PDRRMO) - Lanao del Sur Saripada Pacasum Jr presented updates on the developments of the relief operations of their counterpart in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). Pacasum reported that as of August 3, around 1,758 civilians have been rescued by ARRM-PDDRMO. LTC Rosendo Abad Jr (GSC PA) shared on the Marawi Command Center’s progress in handling the Marawi crisis, saying that various local and national government agencies have started collaborating with the Joint Task Group (JTG) on the rehabilitation. Abad also assured that humanitarian assistance, relief, and rescue are in full swing under the direction of the Joint Task Force Marawi and the National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC), through JTG Ranao and JTG Tabang. The children and their future For his part, Xavier Ateneo president Fr Roberto C Yap SJ told the group that the university is willing to provide venues and technical assistance for the discourse on the rehabilitation of Marawi City. XU has more than a hundred Muslim students and has recognized the

Task Force Bangon Maraw takes the First leap in addressing the need to decongest evacuation centers by starting to build transitional shelters for families affected by the Marawi clash. Located in Barangay Sagonsongan, Marawi City, the site for transitional shelters with an area of 9.27 hectares is designed to Fit the needs and sensitive to the culture of the Maranao Internally Displaced Persons. TF Bangon Marawi is created to facilitate the rehabilitation and recovery of Marawi City.

interfaith efforts of the student group, Siraj Muslim Religious Organization. Xavier Ateneo’s Social Development Office and XU Central Student Government are also manning the #TabangMarawi relief operation at the XU Peace Park. As of this report, Tabang Marawi has already received more than Php4M worth of cash and in-kind donations. Besides emphasizing the importance of coordination from different public and private sectors to address the Marawi crisis, Yap re-echoed the words of Fr Bienvenido Nebres SJ (former president of Xavier University and Ateneo de Manila University). “Whenever we coordinate, we should put in our minds and hearts the children of Marawi. If we fail the children, we fail the future,” Yap said, expressing the university’s commitment as a convergence point of ideas and discussions for the rehabilitation efforts. XU’s vice-president for social development Roel Ravanera, in his closing remarks, also said that the university remains steadfast in providing context on the realities of Marawi crisis through social outreach, research, and inclusive

engagements with different public and private organizations. The Marawi conflict erupted on May 23, after a contingent of roughly 500 members of the ISISinspired Maute terrorist group attacked the city, resulting in over 500 deaths, displacement of more than 200,000 people, and billions worth of damage to property. The national government targets to earmark at least Php10B initially for the Marawi rehabilitation and recovery. \ This roundtable discussion was made possible through the collaboration of Xavier Ateneo, Upsilon Sigma Phi of the University of the Philippines, and Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) through Undersecretary Noel Puyat. Guests included representatives from the Philippine Army, Oro Chamber, Department of Agriculture CAGAYAN DE ORO MAIN BRANCH P & J Lim Bldg., Tiano Brothers - Region 10, Philippine Kalambagohan Sts., Tel. # (08822) 727-829 * National Police - Northern Telefax # (088) 856-1947 Mindanao, Muslim CAMIGUIN BRANCH Youth B. Aranas St., Poblacion, Mambajao, Council, Lanao del Sur Camiguin Tel. # (088) 387-0491 CORRALES BRANCH Provincial Disaster Risk Corrales Ave., Cagayan de Oro City Reduction Management OfDIVISORIA BRANCH Atty. Erasmo B. Damasing Bldg., #61 Don A. fice (PDRRMO), National Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 857-3631 Economic and DevelopLAPASAN BRANCH ment Authority - Oro X,Cityand Lapasan Hi-way, Cagayan de Tel. # (088) 231-6739 civil society organizations. CARMEN BRANCH Vamenta Blvd., Cagayan de Oro City (Stephen Pedroza/XU) Tel. # (088) 231-2011

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as he ordered a full investigation of the origin of the shipment. “We are looking on why the shipment was able to sail despite our quarantine order,” Piñol said. On August 15, the DA banned chickens, birds, fowl or any of their byproducts from Luzon to be transported to Visayas and Mindanao following the outbreak of avian flu in Pampanga. Local agriculture officials who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitiveness of the issue said the shipper presented a DA shipment order dated Aug. 14, a day before the quarantine order took effect. Specimen from the ship-

ment is currently being tested in the laboratory of the Bureau of Animal Industry at the port here in Barangay Macabalan. The shipment caught agriculture officials by surprise, leaving many to wonder whether Luzon traders are shipping their animal stocks to cut their losses from the avian flu. “This should not have happened because a quarantine order is in effect,” said Hector San Juan, chief of the city’s agriculture office. San Juan said they will have to recheck the supplies of chicken currently being sold in the local markets. Misamis Oriental Gov. Yevgeny Emano also ordered quarantine checkpoints near the Laguindingan airport to strictly monitor incoming shipments. (Froilan Gallardo / MindaNews)

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ARMM Kidapawan activates More LGUs vie for 2017 Army-PNP task group SGLG Award KIDAPAWAN CIT Y -To strengthen its security component and deter any terroristic plot, the city government here on Monday officially activated “Task Group Kidapawan” in simple rites held at the city gymnasium. Mayor Joseph Evangelista led the ceremony together with Col. Roberto Ancan, commander of the Army's 1002nd Brigade; Lt Col. Harold Argamosa, 39th Infantry Battalion commander; Senior Supt. Leonardo Suan, PRO-12 deputy director for op-

erations; and Senior Supt. Emmanuel Peralta, North Cotabato police director. According to Evangelista, the Task Group will augment the current security set-up and would beef up the PNP personnel who are securing the city’s 150,000 residents. Task Group Kidapawan is comprised of personnel from the 39th IB and 72nd IB and would team up with the Local PNP, Traffic Management Unit (TMU), Barangay Peacekeeping Action Team (BPAT), and 911 Response Unit to address

potential threats and swiftly attend to emergencies. "We envision Kidapawan as a place to live, to invest, to study, and to retire. And to those who want to destroy and disturb us make sure you can sustain because I will give you one big shot," Evangelista said. During the ceremony, the mayor turned over a mobile patrol car, and eight tri-cabs and communication equipment to equip the task group. In his message, Ancan expressed gratitude to the LGU for the support in

implementing security efforts. He also emphasized few points for members of the new unit to always uphold human rights, secure the people, work as a team and always seek guidance from the Almighty. After the ceremony, the team was immediately deployed to perform their duties, coinciding with the on-going celebration of "Kasadya sa Timpupo," a fruit festival celebrating the city’s foundation anniversary. (John Andrew G. Tabugoc/PNA)

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 10 celebration in support to the ASEAN 50th Anniversary, which was highlighted with a nationwide simultaneous ASEAN Landmark Lighting Ceremony, showcases Cagayan de Oro homegrown talents from University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTP) Gintong Amihan Dance Troupe, and Misamis Oriental General Comprehensive High School (MOGCHS) Rondalla. (DILG 10/RBT)

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COTABATO CITY--Some 25 of the 116 local government units in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) are deemed potential passers in the regionwide assessment of the 2017 Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG), ARMM DILG Secretary Noor Hafizullah Abdullah announced. In 2016, only six ARMM LGUs were recipients of the SGLG Award, Abdullah added. “The 25 LGUs will still undergo a more strict assessment and national validation next week before the final list of passers will be released,” said Secretary Abdullah. This award, he explained is an indication that the LGUs in ARMM are working very hard and are doing their very best in providing better services to their constituents. “Many (ARMM) LGUs have performed but there are also some who are not yet recognized due to the Marawi incident; nevertheless, we are hoping that all the 25 will pass,”

Abdullah said. “All the possible awards that the LGUs will be receiving are properly validated and they are working very hard to have that award, that’s why the DILG would really push through with these 25 LGUs." SGLG is pursuant to the provisions of Republic Act 716 or the Local Government Code of 1991. It is a progressive assessment system adopted by the department to give recognition and distinction to remarkable local government performance across several areas. SGLG assessment criteria were also applied including the passing of the four core areas namely Financial Administration, Disaster Preparedness, Social Protection and the Peace and Order. They must also pass at least one essential area, either, Business Friendliness and Competitiveness; Tourism, Culture and the Arts; or Environmental Protection. (LTOBolongon/ PBChangco-PIA Cotabato City)

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little man’s an idiot!” It’s like the popular song about a person who’s committing adultery that says: “How can this love be so wrong if it feels so right? If lovin’ you is wrong, I don’t want to be right!” Our feelings and conscience are NOT always a good guide to show us what’s right and wrong. Since everyone one of us has the tendency to be self-centered in one way or another, we’ve damaged and confused our conscience. So we often tell ourselves that certain wrong things are right so we won’t feel guilty about doing them. A person can be very wrong even though he doesn’t feel wrong or guilty.

For example: Adolph Hitler had 6 million Jews tortured and murdered just because of their race! But he did not show any guilt for all the evil he did. Does that mean he was not guilty of all those wrongs, just because he didn’t feel guilty? Of course not! You and I can tell a small lie, cheat on our taxes, school exams or customs duty, or get away with a little stealing. But that does not mean it’s right, or that we will never be caught and punished. The fact is we’re still guilty of doing those wrong things, even if everybody else is doing it. So because we cannot

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depend on our conscience or feelings every time, we need Jesus Christ to be our guide Who can clearly show us what’s right and wrong every day. Today, even though you have not felt very guilty, you now understand that you are guilty of living your own way. You know that you’ve done wrong things: wrong thoughts, words, and actions. Maybe they were even See follow, page 11

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NORTH Korea thinks it can scare the United States by its verbal threats of exploding nuclear weapons and other modern war hardware it allegedly produced. Its leader has a big mouth that spits threatening words that EDITORIAL surely would scare the frogs ALLAN M. MEDIANTE and the mouse around. Editor-in-Chief He never thought any ruel pelone CRIS DIAZ thing about the United States Managing Editor Executive Editor being the strongest country and is having the most MARK FRANCISCO powerful military around Lifestyle Editor the world and has the his GILBERT Y. CHAO gerry lee gorit tory of gallantry on the Motoring Editor Photo Journalist battlefield. I excuse Kim PAT SAMONTE CHRIS PANGANIBAN Jong Un because he is too Regional Editor Caraga Regional Editor-Caraga young to know things about the history of other nations. Rene Michael BaÑos uRIEL C. QUILINGUING He talks like an alcoholic Regional Editor Northmin Contributing Editor who is always under the AL JACINTO JOE FELICILDA influence of wines. Regional Editor-WestMin Editorial Consultant North Korea’s threat to

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fire missiles to an American territory near Guam likewise is scary that can trigger a bigger war. It will surely involve allies of both sides that necessarily amount to thousands or millions of lives lost in the process. To me there is no better place than a peaceful environment. I was a very little boy during World War II and I saw the suffering of people around me. We evacuated to a very far place in the mountain where some tribes became hostile to us. We met two enemies, the Japanese and the Magahats. ••• What is this thing I heard that Maute group in Marawi has been sexually abusing women and some even got pregnant at this moment.

This is definitely worse than anything else that can take place in the midst of battle. Raping their women while husbands are away fighting is definitely an unpardonable sexual abuse. I cannot figure out why so many people nowadays are becoming weird and utterly mentally- deranged to do such stupid acts. ••• One of the reasons why criminality in our country is proliferating is we hardly enforce our laws. There are so many alleged concerned citizens who shout foul if our policemen kill criminals and they keep quiet when law enforcers suffer a debacle in the hands of offenders. This is just foolish. I think we must change our way of

one seems to fight against thousands if he or she is a creative professional outside the hub. I defy these notions. By all means, one can chart his or her course as a serious artist. I thank the almost absent visual arts appreciation in my immediate milieu, but I should not rely only on my surroundings to make progress in my artistic career. And one thing more: I do not need the approval of family or friends to get fired up and motivated as an artist. I do art because I love it and this is what keeps me aligned to my calling: that is, to be God’s co-creator in limning a better society. The journey reminds me of hard knots, how I still managed to get through, and I am about to make the next significant step. I am a self-taught artist. To give a glimpse of how I started, I

began to open my eyes for art during a humanities class when I was a student at the University of the Philippines in the Visayas. Since then, I tried to find my art peers and even founded Hebron Artist group in Iloilo City. After diligently learning the technicalities in painting and sculpture with the help of artist-friends, I decided my own “voice” and went on with participations in art contests and exhibits. I have had exhibits in my previous milieu in Iloilo City, but they were more for art education than for generating a demand (Iloilo City at that time was not a good venue for the arts). God’s favor still made a difference: though I was not well understood, as expected, I still got two finalist awards in Metrobank Art and Design Excellence

My coming exhibit in Prism Gallery, Makati

A province-based painter-sculptor? Yes, I am but I do not cower from the prejudices and fixed mindsets about local visual arts. By God’s grace, my fifth solo exhibit entitled, “Dance With My Muse”, will open at Prism Gallery in Makati City on September 2, 2017. This is my first time to overcome the “probinsyano” label and I challenge myself: province-based artists are not meant to be just boxed in a locale. As if no one from the provinces can be bold enough to make competitive art. As if geographical limitations can still delimit the quality of one’s artistic innovation in times of Instagram and online art platforms of many sorts. As if the creative energies could still be confined in one geographical location. As if dreams should die because

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appreciating criminality and law enforcing. We should change our ways for our own benefits. ••• In some cases, your wife or your husband is your greatest enemy in life. You are vulnerable to attacks because he or she knows you well and even your relatives. The case of the Comelec chairman who owns billions of cash as is one case that should give us a lesson.

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Lucell Larawan

in sculpture and mounted three solo exhibits though I was then into full-time teaching. I still worked as a cultural worker and research scholar. After I came back to Bohol, I also held another solo show at Qube Gallery in Cebu last March. I realize that faith, hope and love are the wind beneath my wings and this is an exciting trek. I should not be tied up as an artist. If I stagnate merely as a locally engaging innovator, that would be my fault and I cannot just blame the environment for it. See EXHIBIT, page 5

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And one may ask: how can one move further in this really difficult profession that is not for everyone in the Philippine setting? In my case, being an artist is an uncertain journey, but what really makes one build a name is his oeuvres—whether the art market likes and buys them. In other words, the artworks and how the art market takes them determine one’s growth in this profession. Being in the profession for a long time is just part of the equation in appraising the value of one’s artwork. But the speculation of the art market is what makes or unmakes a career. Let me be clear: art making is not the same as producing commodities. In fine arts, artistic stan-

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dards-- mostly too lofty for ordinary viewers-- are paramount. Even in getting the partnership with a gallery, an artist has to show the strength of his or her body of works to be accepted and must present previous achievements, if any. While in commercial products, selling is the primary concern. In fine arts, being in demand with one’s independent oeuvres, created not through the dictates of viewers, is the real game changer. One can present artworks in galleries after rigorous screening with curators, but if no one buys these artworks, an artist needs to evolve and grow as he struggles for sustenance. Moreover, if an artist just create commissioned works, he cannot claim that he has a place among his peers: he must prove more by

regularly exhibiting in galleries. It is easy for anyone to claim that he is an artist, but the art world also has a way of validating an artist’s existence. The rationale in presenting my coming solo show is I want to determine how far I can go after evolving for 19 years. Regardless of the outcome, one exhibit can lead to another. And who knows galleries will represent me in the coming art fairs and biennales? The journey itself is rewarding; but of course, I must create a niche and not be content with just art for art’s sake. For comments, email lucelllarawan@gmail.com.

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He is in deep trouble relative to his allege hidden wealth. Many believed he sold his power and authority to candidates during elections to give them the votes. I would suggest the government should fire this guy right away and file criminal charges against him. ••• Sen. Gringo Honasan posted his personal bail bond on the two cases involving senate allowances which he claimed he is innocent. Of course that remains to be seen until the trial is terminated and judgment is rendered by the court. Not

so many people knew that Sen. Honasan is a colonel in the military and he was the son of Col. Ernesto Honasan, who once managed the Phividec Industrial Estate in Tagoloan. Ernie Honasan was my good friend who asked me to stop calling him a colonel because I was his friend. He urged me to just call him Ernie. He was mestizo and a nice guy. He was later replaced by a lady manager, Madam Worak.

••• The earthquake has become our constant visitor. It is nature’s way of reminding us that we must behave well and be friendly with one another. It is devastating that we must be ready to respond anytime it strike. Just don’t panic and stay where you can be safe. Some people are injured or killed because they jump out of the window to escape the fury of the tremor. Just relax.

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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC In compliance with section 5 of K.A, 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that LARRY ALBERT FABRO has filed with this Office, a Petition for CHANGE OF FIRST NAME (CFN) from “JOSE RENE” to “RENE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JOSE RENE MARBAN bearing Registry No, 118, who was born on JANUARY 23, I960 at GINGOOG, MIS, OR,, whose parents are MELCHOR MARBAN and ANITA SALCEDO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than AUGUST 16, 2017.

(SGD) ATTY. MARGIE LUSTRE LUMA-AD City Civil Registrar

August 16, 2017 SGD. ATTY. JOFFREY M. SUYAO, CESO III Regional Director If you have any information / objection to the above-mentioned application(s), please communicate with the Regional Director.

MDN: Aug. 17 & 24, 2017

MDN: August 17, 2017

Republic of the Philippines 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE:JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES ARMIEL P. ALKUINO AND MYLENE B. KUIZON,

CIVIL CASE NO.2017-076

NOTICE OF FILING OF APPLICATION FOR ALIEN EMPLOYMENT PERMIT (AEP)

ARMIEL P. ALKUINO AND MYLENE B. KUIZON, Petitioners. X- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - /

Notice given that the following companies/employers have filed with this Regional Office application/s for Alien Employment Permit/s. ORDER

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rites on June 1, 1994 at Pinamungajan, both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their residents at Poblacion, Toledo City, Cebu and Prk. 8, Brgy. Tominobo, 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 from each other for more than twenty one 21) years,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 June 1, 1994, 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 September 20, 2017 at 9:00 a.m at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a news paper 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 15th day of August, 2017. MDN: Aug 17, 24 & 31, 2017

August 16, 2017 SGD. ATTY. JOFFREY M. SUYAO, CESO III Regional Director If you have any information / objection to the above-mentioned application(s), please communicate with the Regional Director.

HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge

MDN: August 17, 2017

Republic of the Philippines 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE:JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES JOSE R. CONGRESO JR. AND NOREEN I. BAYLOSIS-CONGRESO,

CIVIL CASE NO.2017-074

NOTICE OF FILING OF APPLICATION FOR ALIEN EMPLOYMENT PERMIT (AEP)

JOSE R. CONGRESO JR. AND NOREEN I. BAYLOSIS-CONGRESO, Petitioners. X- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - /

Notice given that the following companies/employers have filed with this Regional Office application/s for Alien Employment Permit/s. ORDER

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rites on March 29, 1999 at Cagayan de Oro City, both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their residents at Brgy., Luinab, 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 from each other for more than three (3) years,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 March 29, 1999, 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 September 20, 2017 at 9:00 a.m at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a news paper 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 15th day of August, 2017. MDN: Aug 17, 24 & 31, 2017

HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge

August 16, 2017 SGD. ATTY. JOFFREY M. SUYAO, CESO III Regional Director If you have any information / objection to the above-mentioned application(s), please communicate with the Regional Director. MDN: August 17, 2017

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OFW remittances breach USD15-B mark in H1 2017 BANGKO Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Nestor A. Espenilla, Jr. on Tuesday said that personal remittances of Overseas Filipinos (OFs) rose by 6.8 percent year-on-year to USD2.8 billion in June 2017.

This brought personal remittances for the first semester of 2017 to USD15.4 billion, higher by 5.5 percent than the level posted in the same period a year ago. The growth was boosted

largely by the 5.5 percent increase in personal remittances from land-based workers with long-term contracts, whose remittances comprised 77.3 percent of total personal remittances.

It was also supported by the 1.7 percent rise in remittances from sea-based and land-based workers with short-term contracts. Similarly, cash remittances from OFs coursed through

banks, amounting to USD2.5 billion in June 2017, went up by 5.7 percent year-on-year. Cash remittances from land-based workers (at USD1.9 billion) and from seabased workers (at USD500 million), posted a 3.8 percent and 13.3 percent growth, respectively, compared to the level reported in the same month a year ago. The United States (US), United Arab Emirates (UAE), Hong Kong and Singapore were the major contributors to the growth in cash remittances during the month. Cash transfers from the US and UAE each contributed 1.9 percentage points to the 5.7 overall growth in cash remittances while those from Hong Kong and Singapore contributed a combined 1.1 percentage points. By country source, the bulk of cash remittances came from the US, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Singapore, Japan, United Kingdom, Qatar, Kuwait, Germany and Hong Kong. The remittances from these countries accounted The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) building at Divisoria is now exhibiting a modern-looking glassy for almost 80 percent of total façade. Considered a major landmark in Cagayan de Oro City, do you know that it was completed in 1960? A marker cash remittances in the first at the bank shows the exact milestones of the building: Start of Construction (August 29, 1959), Completed (July semester of 2017. 31, 1960) with Mr. Rizal Ortega as the branch manager. The sustained increase in OF remittances was supported by stable demand for skilled Filipinos abroad. Preliminary data from the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) showed that for the By VENUS MAY H. SARMIENTO period January-June 2017, LINGAYEN, Pangasinan, the total number of deployed (PIA) - Communications OF workers reached 1.14 Secretary Martin Andanar million, which is already visited Pangasinan recently more than 50 percent of the to advocate the importance total number of OF workers of communication networks deployed for the year 2016 in the provinces in bringing at 2.11 million. (PR/PNA) the message of government to everyone. Andanar, chief of the he added. Presidential Communica He also informed that tions Operations Office advanced trainings, up(PCOO), said while tradigrading of communicational and social media are tion skills, and those that essential tools in spreading concern video, audio and information, the most imtechnology will be given portant form of communito the PCOnet group. cation is still a face-to-face “Your commitment to encounter. government service and na “Trabaho natin na ihatid tion building is very obvious ang mensahe ng Pangulo to me. We have endless ways at polisiya ng gobyerno sa to cooperate,” the Secretary taumbayan kaya mahalaga Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar defends the proposed budget said. ang mga communicator sa of the Presidential Communications Operation Office (PCOO) for 2018 at the House of Andanar also thanked mismong kinaroroonan na- Representatives on August 15, 2017. the provincial government tin na naghahatid ng tamang the last 13 months, PCOO continuation of the PCO tion from Malacanang can and people of Pangasinan for impormasyon,” Andanar has been bent on ensuring Net, which gives informa- be cascaded immediately the warm reception as he said during the Provincial effective communication tion officers of local gov- and efficiently. promised to install a franCommunication Officers from the Palace to the grass- ernment units (LGUs) a “Kung solid ang PCONet, chise of the governmentNetwork (PCONet) forum roots and getting feedback direct access to the Palace tayo mismong mga informa- owned television network, held at the Capitol Resort from the public straight to Communication group, ad- tion officer ay matutulun- People’s Television or PTV in Lingayen town. the PCOO. visories, news, pamphlets, gan ng isa’t-isa pati na ang 4 in this province. The Secretary said, for Andanar said with the videos, and other informa- mga nasa disaster areas,” See networks, page 11

PCOO to strengthen communication networks in provinces

Governors, councilors support TRAIN MANILA - Two of the country’s national organizations of local government executives have separately expressed their full support for the proposed Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion Act (TRAIN) on the belief that it will make the tax system more “equitable, progressive and efficient” while raising more funds for infrastructure development and social services outside Metro Manila. In separate resolutions, the League of Provinces of the Philippines (LPP), which groups together the country’s 81 provincial governors, and the 16,500-strong Philippine Councilors League (PCL) said the TRAIN will help fulfill President Duterte’s 10-point socioeconomic reform agenda and at the same time keep the Philippines fiscally stable. The TRAIN, the first package of the Duterte administration’s Comprehensive Tax Reform Program (CTRP), was approved by an overwhelming majority of the House of Representatives as House Bill No. 5636 on May 31 and is now under consideration by the Senate. HB 5636 and Senate Bill 1408, the tax reform bill filed by Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III both aim to significantly lower personal income tax rates by making the first P250,000 in income of compensation earners tax exempt. Both bills also contain revenue - enhancing provisions such as broadening the value-added tax (VAT) base, and adjusting the excise taxes on fuel and automobiles, among other measures. The LPP, which has Ilocos Gov. Ryan Luis Singsong for president and Albay Gov. Al Francis Bichara for chairman, said in its resolution that it was “endorsing a more equitable, progressive and efficient tax reform program to accelerate infrastructure development, generate jobs and livelihood, equitably distribute wealth and income among our people, and ensure regional and provincial growth all over the country.” See support, page 11

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SM CDO Downtown Premier hosts off-road expo By MARK FRANCISCO

THE Off-Road nation comes together this August 24 to 26 in Cagayan de Oro City for the first ever Kagay-anon 4x4 and Off Road Expo 2017. This event is made possible by He and Sons Corporation, Delo, Nitto Tires, Mickey Thompson Tire and Wheels, Marando, Karrjackson Tires and Bosch. The 1st Kagay-anon 4x4 and Off Road Expo 2017 offers you the widest and greatest collection of off-road

companies, parts, equipment, gear and experts in Cagayan de Oro and around the Philippines. From 4x4 and off-road racing to motorcycles and more, you will have an opportunity to meet and talk with the most knowledgeable people in the Philippine off-road industry. With a full Kagay-anon Higalaay Festival weekend of excitement, you will see everything that is going on in the dynamic world of off-road.

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Thursday, August 17, 2017 Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No. 10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

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

ARDAN V. TUBURAN CASE NO. R10-NC/PA-TH Applicant/s 2017-08-1699

JOEY G.JAMERO CASE NO. R10-EV-PUJ Applicant/s 2017-08-1715

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No. 10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City PAZ N. HENZON Applicant/s

CASE NO. R10-EV-CR-UV 2017-108-1716

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 line ;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in Region X accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of two(2)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on August 24, 2017 at 3;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her/its evidence. The Applicant(s)Petition)(s)shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. 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/ their oral testimony)s). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 11th day of August 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

Applicant(s)Petitioner(s)request/s authority to extend the validity of a certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ FILCAB SERVICE on the line ;Cogon Market to Balulang and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on August 24, 2017 at 3;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her/its evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner)(s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) DAYS prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. 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/ their oral testimony)s). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 11th day of August 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

Applicant(s)Petitioner(s)request/s authority to extend the validity of certificate of public convenience with change mode of service from TTS to operate UV EXPRESS service on the line ;Cagayan de Oro City to Talakag Bukidnon and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on August 24, 2017 at 3;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her/its evidence. The Applicant(s)Petition)(s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) DAYS prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. 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/ their oral testimony)s). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 11th day of August 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

Applicant(s)Petitiner(s)request /authority for the issuance of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TH FREIGHT service on the line;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in Region X accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on August 24, 2017 at 3;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her/its evidence. The Applicant(s)Petition)(s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) DAYS prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. 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 document evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULE DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/ PETITION. Issued this 11TH day of August 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

(Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director

(Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director MDN: August 17, 2017

MDN: August 17, 2017

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

EDWIN A. ESTARES CASE NO. R10-EV-PUJ Applicant/s 2017-08-1712

RAMON N. RAMIREZ CASE NO.R10-EV-TH Applicant/s 2017-08-1697

MDN: August 17, 2017

(Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director

CASE NO. R10-EV-PUJ 2017-08-1696

CASE NO. R10-EV-TH 2017-08-1693

NOTICE OF HEARING

Applicant(s)Petition(s)request/authority to extend the validity of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;COGON MARKET to MACANHAN –BALONGIS and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This Applicantion/Petition shall be considered by this Board on August 23, 2017 at 2;30 PM. At this Board on which date Applicant(s) Petition(s)shall formally submit his/her/its evidence. The Applicants(s)Petition(s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5)DAYS prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island . Party(s)opposed to the approval/ granting of the applicantion/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional document evident and/ or his/her/its oral testimony(s). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULE DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/ PETITION. Issued this 11TH day of August 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City,Philippines.

Applicant(s)Petitiner(s)request /authority To extend the validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TH TRUCK service on the line;Within Bukidnon Province and from said place to any point in Region X and vice versa with the use of THREE(3)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on August 23, 2017 at 2;00 P.M. at this Borad on which date Applicant (s) Peititioner(s)shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. This Application(s0Petitioner(s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5)days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(s)opposed to the approval /granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Bord deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULE DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/ PETITION. Issued this 11TH day of August 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

Applicant(s)Petition(s)request/authority to extend the validity of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;Cogon Market to Grand Europa and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This Applicantion/Petition shall be considered by this Board on August 23,, 2017 at 2;30 PM. At this Board on which date Applicant(s) Petition(s)shall formally submit his/her/its evidence. The Applicants(s)Petition(s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5)DAYS prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island . Party(s)opposed to the approval/ granting of the applicantion/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional document evident and/ or his/her/its oral testimony(s). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULE DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/ PETITION. Issued this 11th day of August 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City,Philippines .

Applicant(s)Petition(s)request/authority to extend the validity of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TH TRUCK service on the line ;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in Region X and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This Applicantion/Petition shall be considered by this Board on August 23,, 2017 at 3;20 PM. At this Board on which date Applicant(s) Petition(s)shall formally submit his/her/its evidence. The Applicants(s)Petition(s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5)DAYS prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island . Party(s)opposed to the approval/ granting of the applicantion/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional document evident and/ or his/her/its oral testimony(s). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULE DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/ PETITION . Issued this 11th day of August 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City,Philippines .

(Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director

MDN: August 17, 2017

(Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director MDN: August 17, 2017

See introduces, page 10

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PHIVIDEC Industrial Authority signs a 25-year Lease Contract with NUTRIMAX FRESH-BAKED INC. PHIVIDEC Industrial Estate Special Economic Zone (PIESEZ). The PHIVIDEC Industrial Authority (Phividec IA) signed a 25-year Lease Contract and Registration Agreement with NUTRIMAX FRESH-BAKED INC. on August 14, 2017. Nutrimax is a corporation registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The location of Nutrimax inside the PHIVIDEC Industrial Estate signifies that the PHIVIDEC IA is part of the growing number of Institutions supporting ASEAN Integration. Nutrimax being a wholly owned subsidiary of Gardenia International Pte. Ltd., Singapore is one of the cutting edge Business Institutions advancing ASEAN and even Austro Asian Integrations. As early as 1983-1996, Gardenia became the first commercial bakery at Pandan Loop and it rose as the market leader in Singapore. It then expanded operations in countries such Malaysia, Thailand and Australia. Nutrimax with an investment of Php 855.7 million

NUTRIMAX FRESH-BAKED INC. breaks ground in PHIVDEC Industrial Estate Special Economic Zone NUTRIMAX FRESHBAKED INC. a wholly owned subsidiary of Gardenia International Pte. Ltd., Singapore hold a ceremonial ground breaking on August 14, 2017 inside the 2.5-hectare leased area in Sta. Cruz, Tagoloan, PHIVIDEC Industrial Estate-Special Economic Zone (PIE-SEZ).

The groundbreaking was done by the PIA Administrator, Atty. Franklin M. Quijano, Nutrimax President, Mr. Simplicio P. Umali Jr. and Nutrimax COO, Mr. Alvin D. Delos Santos. The proposed Nutrimax plant inside PIE-SEZ will be the first in Mindanao and third plant of Gardenia in the entire Philippines.

L-R: Mr. Alvin D. Delos Santos (COO, Nutrimax), Mr. Simplicio P. Umali Jr. (President, Nutrimax) Atty. Franklin M. Quijano (PIA Administrator) and BGen Alan R. Arojada (PIA designated Deputy Administrator for Operations)

will put up a toll manufacturing and distribution plant for bread and bakery products, beverages and other food products. Itâ€™s main client is Gardenia Bakeries Philippines, Inc. with a volume forecast of 12.3 M packs for Year 1 and will increase

to 33.4 M packs in Year 5. The company will employ 114 people at the start of operation and 193 after 3 years. The Construction will commence 2 months from the signing and Production will start 14 months from now.

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L-R: Ms. Ma. Carmela Santos (Nutrimax), Atty. Franklin M. Quijano (PIA Administrator), Mr. Simplicio P. Umali Jr. (President, Nutrimax), Mr. Alvin D. Delos Santos (COO, Nutrimax) and Mr. Arnel Compendio (Nutrimax)

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2017 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos revealed; P1M awaits each awardee This year’s Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos have been named during a press conference held on August 10 in Quezon City. As a career-service award for Filipino exemplars in the academe, military, and police sectors—ten (10) Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos were presented, consisting of 4 teachers, 3 soldiers, and 3 police officers to the members of the media. Five of the ten awardees come from Mindanao. Each awardee will receive a cash incentive of Php 1 million each, a gold medallion, and a trophy. Based on the theme of “Beyond Excellence”, a Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipino is recognized for rendering service above and beyond his/her call of duty. His/her accomplishments must have inspired and influenced their peers as well as the people in their respective communities. Their works must have transformed a

community with a lasting positive impact on people and to the country. For the teacher category, the awardees are: (1) Jennifer Rojo of Neogan Elementary School (Tagaytay City); (2) Edgar Elago of Magallanes National High School (Magallanes, Agusan del Norte); (3) Dr. Esperanza Cabrera of De La Salle University (City of Manila); and (4) Dr. Alonzo Gabriel of the University of the Philippines-Diliman (Quezon City). Soldier awardees, on the other hand are: (5) Staff Sergeant Narding Pascual PA of the 26th Infantry Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, Philippine Army (Talacogon, Agusan del Sur); (6) Lieutenant Colonel Elmer Suderio PA of the Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations, 1st Infantry Division, Philippine Army (Labangan, Zamboanga Del Sur); and (7) Lieutenant Colonel Ricky Bunayog PA of the Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff for Opera-

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Davao del Sur Municipality of Matanao

Republic of the Philippines 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE:JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF BETWEEN SPOUSES EDWIN D. REDIDO AND JUDITH A. DESTACAMENTO,

Republic of the Philippines 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City

CIVIL CASE NO.2017-073

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No. 904, a notice is hereby served to the public that Eliseo O. Pellerin has filed with this Office a petition for change of first name from “Ely” to “Eliseo” in the birth certificate of Ely Ordanieza Pellerin who was born on March 9, 1959 at New Visayas, Matanao, Davao del Sur and whose parents are Vergelio Pellerin and Guillerma Ordanieza. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than Aug. 19, 2017. (SGD) NONITA DIONISIO-DALUMPINES Municipal Civil Registrar

MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF SIAY, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR X- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - /

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rites on December 23, 1996 at Cebu City both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their residence at Tominobo Iligan City and 199-T Sanciangko St., Cebu 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 from each other for more than twenty (20) years,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 December 23, 1996, 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 September 8, 2017 at 9:00 a.m at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a news paper 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 7th day of August, 2017. HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge MDN: Aug 10, 17 & 24, 2017

Publication Notice R.A. 10172

IN RE:JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF BETWEEN SPOUSES GALEN C. GONZALES AND ROSALIE L. MILLA-GONZALES,

CIVIL CASE NO.2017-072

GALEN C. GONZALES AND ROSALIE L. MILLA-GONZALES, Petitioners.

ORDER

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

MDN: Aug. 10 & 17, 2017

tions, 6th Infantry Division, Police officer award- Digos City Police Station Rosalino Ibay, Jr. of the Philippine Army (Datu Odin ees are: (8) Police Officer (Digos City, Davao del Sur); Manila Police District (City 3 Shiela May Pansoy of (9) Police Chief Inspector Sinsuat, Maguindanao). See awardee, page 10

EDWIN D. REDIDO AND JUDITH A. DESTACAMENTO, Petitioners. X- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - /

RA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

The 2017 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos (from left top row): Jennifer Rojo, Dr. Esperanza Cabrera, Dr. Alonzo Gabriel, Edgar Elago, (from left bottom row) Staff Sergeant Narding Pascual PA, Lieutenant Colonel Elmer Suderio PA, Lieutenant Colonel Ricky Bunayog PA, Police Chief Inspector Rosalino Ibay, Jr., Police Senior Superintendent Joel Doria, and Police Officer 3 Shiela May Pansoy. photo supplied

Publication Notice R.A. 10172

ORDER

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rites on April 28, 1999 at Zamboanga del Sur both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their residents at Siay, Zamboanga del Sur 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 from each other for more than ten (10) years,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 April 28, 1999, 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 September 1, 2017 at 9:00 a.m at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a news paper 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 2nd day of August, 2017. HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge MDN: Aug 10, 17 & 24, 2017

R.A. 9048 Form No.10.1 (LCR O) Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao del Norte City/Municipality: Iligan City

NOTICE 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 R.A. 10172). Notice is hereby served to the public that LANEVIL PEREZ DAGO-GARCIA has filed with this Office, a petition for Correction of Clerical Error to correct the Child’s Sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in her Certificate of Live Birth bearing Registry No. 93-212, was born on AUGUST 1, 1992 at Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental to parents VILMA PEREZ and LEONARDO DAGO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than AUGUST 16, 2017.

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 R.A. 10172). Notice is hereby served to the public that GENICAR SARMIENTO has filed with this Office, a petition for Correction of Clerical Error, to correct the Child’s Sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in her Certificate of Live Birth bearing Registry No. 95-870, was born on OCTOBER 1, 1994 at Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental to parent VIRGINIA LUCAGBO SARMIENTO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than AUGUST 19, 2017.

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A.9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that SUSAN C. MAYORDOMO has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from GINA SUSAN to SUSAN in the Certificate of Live Birth of GINA SUSAN REAMBONANCIA CAJES who was born on 20 May 1965 at Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte and whose parents are Blesilda Reambonancia and Pedro Cajes. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than August 2017.

(SGD.)ATTY.MARGIE LUSTRE LUMA-AD City Civil Registrar

MDN: Aug. 10 & 17, 2017

(SGD.)ATTY.MARGIE LUSTRE LUMA-AD City Civil Registrar

Publication Notice R.A 10172

ANNEX “B”

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Publication Notice R.A 10172

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CFN- N/A CCE- 0031-2017

DATE: 02 AUGUST 2017

ANNEX “B”

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CFN- N/A CCE- 0031-2017

DATE: 02 AUGUST 2017

In compliance to the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A 10172). Notice is hereby served to the public that REXCEL S. OFNGOL has filed with this office a petition for Correction of entry in sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” In the Certificate of Live Birth of REXCEL S. OFNGOL who was born on 20 SEPTEMBER 1991 in Kadingilan, Bukidnon whose parents are ENRIQUE OFNGOL and BERNADETH SATOR. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his/ her written opposition with this office not later than 16 AUGUST 2017.

In compliance to the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A t10172). Notice is hereby served to the public that RADEN HIMALAO CAIBIGAN has filed with this Office a petition for correction of entry in sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” In the Certificate of Live Birth of RADEN HIMALAO CAIBIGAN who was born on 26 SEPTEMBER 1994 in Kadingilan, Bukidnon whose parents are EUSTIQUIO G. CAIBIGAN and ADELFA HIMALAO. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his/ her written opposition with this office not later than 16 AUGUST 2017.

SGD. GERARDO D. JURADO Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: Aug. 10 & 17, 2017

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

MDN: Aug. 10 & 17, 2017

(SGD.) MARIA PURA C. MASCARIÑAS City Civil Registrar

R.A. 9048 Form No.10.1 (LCR O) Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao del Norte City/Municipality: Iligan City NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A.9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that MERCYLITA S. MISSION has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from MERCY to MERCYLITA in the Certificate of Live Birth of MERCY MARIQUIT SEMBLANTE who was born on 22 March 1974 in Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur and whose parents are Benedicta Mariquit and Carlito Semblante. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than August 2017.

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(SGD.) MARIA PURA C. MASCARIÑAS City Civil Registrar

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He trusts you so much that you can be a blessing to others T he G ospel of Jesus Christ (August17, 2017-Thursday) Luke 16:1-8- And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer steward. Then the steward said within himself, What shall I do? for my lord taketh away from

me the stewardship: I cannot dig; to beg I am ashamed. I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses. So he called every one of his lord’s debtors [unto him], and said unto the first, How much owest thou unto my lord? And he said, An hundred measures

of oil. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and sit down quickly, and write fifty. Then said he to another, And how much owest thou? And he said, An hundred measures of wheat. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and write fourscore. And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the

children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light: This gospel reminds us of our honesty in everything that we have possessed. The truth is there are many people who are dishonest in giving times, treasures and talents to God the giver. Take note, the best offering that we

can do is to give our lives to God totally. Being steward means making everything entrusted by God to us productive and more fruitful. You are accountable to the things that are attached to you once no one is benefited. God entrusted many things to you because he trusts you so much that you can

Biblical reflection

Bro. Edcel L. Closas

be a blessing to others.

History of physical education in the Philippines By IAN LEMON TABOR SHST II Ozamiz City National High School

ATENEO de Municipal de Manila, the precursor of the Ateneo de Manila University, was the one which started embedding physical education in their curriculum. By 1893, the Superior Normal School for Men Teachers included gymnastics in the curriculum. In 1901, physical exercise was one of the subjects introduced in the public schools and a regular program of

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of Manila); and (10) Police Senior Superintendent Joel Doria of Cebu City Police Office. “We present to you these exceptional individuals who embody the best in the Filipino and have redefined public service as a worthy endeavour,” said MBFI president Aniceto Sobrepeña. “From teachers who shine a light on the future of our children and youth, to heroic military officers who exhibit acts of valor and integrity as guardians of our sovereignty, and to police officers who are peace warriors, life savers, and community builders, the awardees, no doubt, render service above and beyond their respective call of duties,” he continued. The awardees were chosen by the distinguished members of the Final Board of Judges chaired by Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson and co-chaired by Quezon City 4th District representative Feliciano “Sonny” Belmonte, Jr.. The other members include: Court of Appeals Associate Justice Magdangal De Leon, US Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim, Manila Electric Company president and CEO Oscar Reyes, Asian Institute of Management president and dean Dr. Jikyeong Kang, Palo Archbishop John Du, and GMA Network senior vice president for radio Miguel “Mike” Enriquez. Joining the ranks of 645 outstanding public servants recognized by MBFI since 1985, the awardees will be honored during the formal conferment ceremonies on September 7, 2017 at the Metrobank Plaza, Makati City as part of Metrobank’s

athletics was developed. By 1905, baseball and track and field were taught in school. In 1910, basketball was introduced to schoolgirls in the Philippines. In 1919, the Teachers Vacation Assembly in Manila gave special training to Filipino teachers regarding physical education. A syllabus was then written for the purpose. By 1920, physical education was required to all schools across the country. In 1928, schools began offering summer coaching.

Competitive sports were given major attention by the American instructors. Naturally, this program catered only to the physically able and the proficient among the boys in schools who were selected for their ability to play on the school teams. Interschool competitions in baseball and in track and field were organized first in the provinces around Manila and later across Visayas and Mindanao. That paved the way for the rise of athletic associations in the country.

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representing the houses of the 11 tribes. Mayor Duterte led the Philippines. Colgate Active Salt is opening of the festival and now available in leading the village with the beating supermarkets and sari- of the ceremonial gong. PIA sari stores nationwide. It retails in three sizes that are priced affordably at from page 12 PHP105 for 180g, PHP85 event by Department of for 132g, and PHP25 for Trade and Industry (DTI) 35g (based on suggested Davao del Norte Provincial Director Romeo Castanaga retail price). pr who is also the country head of Small and Medium from page 12 Entrepreneur (SME) WorkFilipinos have heard of ing Group for Brunei-IndoASEAN but “are not aware nesia-Malaysia-Philippines East Asian Growth Area what’s in it for us.” Among the benefits (BIMP-EAGA). of ASEAN integration he “Understanding Violent mentioned was the “ex- Extremism and Efforts to change of knowledge, edu- Counter it” was also among cation and job opportuni- the key topics and discussed ties” on top of the “relaxed by Col Glen Jun C. Calamtravel regulations within buhay , assistant chief of member countries”, giving Unified Command Staff for wider chances for peoples Civil Military Operations in Southeast Asia to inter- (U7) of Eastern Mindanao Command, Armed Forces act with each other. Roldan also pointed of the Philippines (AFP). out that the integration of The forum gathered countries in Southeast Asia the special participation of would trigger free flow of Tagumenyo Ship for Southgoods and that this would east Asian Youth Program result in lower cost of living (SSYEAP) Alumni Reymond as “taxes would be more Pepito who shared inforuniformed and low, thus mation about the “ASEAN reducing production costs Youth Leaders Declaration Statement”, and 10th of goods and services”. He revealed efforts of Infantry Division of the ASEAN to allow service Philippine Army commandproviders to “set up com- er, Major General Noel S. panies across borders” Clement who addressed the and to increase foreign investments “by removing restrictions and adopting international best practices”. Citing this free flow and wide exchanges of goods and services in ASEAN, Roldan said “we will have more options, we have more choices”. PIA from page 7

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A HAPPY BOOKS TURNOVER AT VILLANUEVA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL – As Chairman of the Committee on Education, Culture and Arts, VICE GOVERNOR JOEY G. PELAEZ turned over hundreds of hardbound books to Villanueva National High School through its School Principal II RESURRECION PADON. As he spoke before teachers and students, VG Pelaez consistently reminded them that it is only through reading that they will be equipped with relevant knowledge. He believes that competence begins with a good reading habit. Present during the activity were Barangay Chairwoman CONSORCIA EDUAVE, Barangay Kagawad ARMI JABINIAO, School Custodian ENRIQUE HORTILANO, teachers, parents and over 1,700 students. This initiative of VG Pelaez is supported by the CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL PHILIPPINES, INC. (CIPI)

Closing Program. In his inspiration message, PIA Regional Director Efren F. Elbanbuena counted on the youths to become instrument s of building peace in their respective communities and he encouraged them to make the most of the opportunities in ASEAN. In an interview, Youth for Peace Movement Eastern Mindanao President Kenneth Tagaro pointed out the need for the ASEAN to set up a permanent committee that will provide a desk to immediately serve concerns of the youths. “Nararapat na mabigyang kaukulang pansin ang mga kabataan ng ASEAN,” he said. Among the participating youth organizations were Youth for Peace Movement,

Hugpong Kabataang Tagumenyos, Supreme Student Council, Supreme Student Government, Diocesan Youth Apostolate-Tagum, Tagum City Federation of Muslim Youth Organiza-

tions, Tagum City IP Youth Organization, 4H Club of Tagum, PYAP- Tagum City, ALS- OSY (Alternative Learning System-Out of School Youth) Organization. PIA

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Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas, Inc. Chairman Emeritus Manuel V. Pangilinan (left photo) in an interview with reporters. Right photo, June Mar Fajardo and the rest of his team mates in Gilas Pilipinas team. Photo courtesy of FIBA.com

MVP: Filipino Creativity making things happen for Gilas Pilipinas By Mike Baños, Editor at Large

Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas, Inc. Chairman Emeritus Manuel V. Pangilinan believes Filipino creativity and speed will carry the day for Gilas Pilipinas in the current 2017 FIBA Asia Cup in Beirut, Lebanon. In an ambush interview following the signing of a joint venture agreement between Metro Pacific Water and the Cagayan de Oro City Water District at EDA Shangri-La Tuesday morning (August 15), Pangilinan admitted he still didn’t

Networks.. from page 6

PCOO is the umbrella organization of state-owned communication entities like the PTV4, Radyo Pilipinas (formerly Radyo ng Bayan), Philippine Information Agency (PIA), Philippine News Agency (PNA), National Printing Office (NPO), and the APO Production Unit. (JNPD/VHS/ PIA-1, Pangasinan)

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In Resolution No 2017006 certified by the LPP secretary general, Bohol Governor Edgar Chatto, the League also said a “reform[ed] tax system will ensure the strengthening of the (country’s) macroeconomic fundamentals, secure financial stability and enforce a simpler and equitable tax regime.” A separate resolution adopted by the PCL said , meanwhile, that “while the lowering of income taxes would lead to a reduction in government revenues–the lifeblood of the government–the expansion of the VAT, if legislated separately, would mean additional sources of funds for vital rural development projects of our respective Local Government Units, including the needed investments in health, education, and in-

know if June Mar Fajardo would be playing in today’s crucial quarterfinal match against South Korea. “Alam mo hindi ko alam. Pero if I were a betting man, I think he would I hope he would,” Pangilanan said. Although Fajardo has already joined Gilas Pilipinas in practice since August 13, the 6-foot-9 still has to play. Pangilinan believes the Philippines team still has what it takes to take it all the way. “I think the game is evolving to the point where height is still very important but slowly evolv-

frastructure for the Filipino people under Ambisyon 2040”, which is the Duterte administration’s blueprint to eradicate extreme poverty, transform the country into a high-middle economy by 2022, and to high-income one by 2040. The PCL, chaired by Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang of Davao City, said in its resolution that the League is backing TRAIN because it “recognize[s] the need for infrastructure and social programs for urban and rural development.” “We hope that this simple gestures of expressing our approval will help the upper house to decide on this urgent bill,” said the PCL in a letter attached to the resolution. The letter was signed by Dayanghirang and PCL national president Luis “Chavit” Singson of Narvacan, Ilocos Sur. The version of t he TRAIN approved by the House is a consolidation of HB 4774 --the original bill endorsed by the Department of Finance (DOF) and authored by Quirino Rep. Dakila Carlo Cua --with 54 other tax- related measures. President Duterte has certified the TRAIN as an urgent and priority measure while the executive committee of the LegislativeExecutive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) has included the bill in its

ing towards advantages in speed and in shooting, particularly the 3-point shooting percentages. So, ganoon nag e-evolve ang game may pag-asa ang Pilipinas,” Pangilinan stressed. “Sa laro ng mga Hapon at Koreano eh nakikita ko iyong laro nila parang hindi bagay sa katawan nila. Parang the plays are formulistic or formulae, which is good but the Filipinos are more creative,” he added. “Take a look at Romeo right? We don’t know where he’s going. Of course, I dunno whether he knows

priority list that it wants approved before the yearend. Aside from local government executives, the TRAIN has also garnered the support of 19 former secretaries and undersecretaries of the DOF and heads of the National Economic and Development Authority(NEDA). The tax reform package also has the backing of the country’s local and foreign business chambers, domestic and multilateral financial institutions, civil society organizations, health advocates, and economic advocacy groups. (DOF)

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are members of the NPA, last Monday, August 14. The complaint stemmed from the displacement of hundreds of residents from the villages of Nangcaon, Tingalan, and Limonda following the sighting of armed individuals believed to be NPA guerrillas. Abrina said they will look into the complaint of Ebarat and Babatido and endorse their findings to appropriate government agencies. “We will investigate this because this in not only in relation to our mandate but also with the continuous monitoring of martial law-related human rights violations,” she said.

where he’s going (laughs). Para bang kung sa entertainment mas spontaneous, creative at flexible, agile. Parang ganoon ang dating sa atin,” Pangilinan explained. Although the Philippines had previously defeated South Korea in the 2013 Continental Cup. the Koreans got back with a close 67-65 win in the 2014 Asian Games and also defeated a team bannered by Gilas Cadets at the 2017 William Jones Cup, 83-72. The Gilas Pilipinas-South Korea game is scheduled for Wednesday evening (11:30pm Philippine time),

She said the complainants are “presumed to be civilians and they are entitled to protection under the international humanitarian law in an armed conflict context and they will only lose their civilian protection if they [have direct participation] in the hostilities,” she added. Ebarat and Babatido went to the CHR-10 office on Monday, August 14, with “Anna” (not her real name), who witnessed the alleged intrusion of government soldiers into the home of Sunny Payla, Ebarat’s fatherin-law, in Sitio Lagundang, Tingalan, on Saturday afternoon, August 12. Anna said about eight soldiers were at the front and rear doors of Payla’s house and asking for Ebarat’s and Babatido’s whereabouts. “They (soldiers) also asked if the supply has already arrived and where the firearms were hidden. We had no idea what they were talking about,” she recalled. She said Payla’s house was surrounded by troops and she saw more soldiers and two army trucks on the road. As of now, Ebarat said they fear for their security. “We are asking the CHR to protect us and our rights as civilians.” Meanwhile, the Kalum-

August 16, with the winner going to the semi-finals where they face the winner of the Iran-Lebanon match. While there’s still no definite word if Fajardo will play tonight, Gilas big man Christian Standhardinger and Calvin Abueva, will be definitely returning from the injured list to add much needed depth to Gilas in this crucial game. Asked about a possible matchup with Australia, Pangilinan replied; “I think Australia will be in the finals. Hopefully we will be playing them there.”

bay Regional Lumad Organization has condemned the action of the military and accused soldiers who search Payla’s house as those of the Philippine Army’s 58th Infantry Battalion, a unit of the 4th Infantry Division. Datu Jomorito Goaynon, Kalumbay regional chairperson, said they believe that the incident was related to the struggle of the Pangalasag who is fighting for their ancestral domain which is now under threat due to the alleged incursion of a private company, which owns palm oil plantation in the area. Goaynon said they are dismayed by the wrongful accusation of ordinary civilians as NPA members as it expressed disappointment over the declaration of

President Rodrigo Duterte of martial law in Mindanao. “Because of this (martial law), human rights abuses against lumad (native peoples) and peasants have worsened,” he said.

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things you thought were not wrong because many other people do them. Yet the good news is Jesus Christ will still forgive you and start changing your life if you let Him. So why not ask Him to take full control of your life and help you start living His way every day? It’s the way you can finally have real peace in your conscience, and the satisfaction of living the right, successful way. Just Think a Minute.

Publication Notice R.A. 10172 NOTICE 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 R.A. 10172). Notice is hereby served to the public that ARGIE OBSID DALUPERE has filed with this Office, a petition for Correction of Clerical Error to correct the Child’s Sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in his Certificate of Live Birth bearing Registry No. 90-121, was bom on OCTOBER 28, 1989 at Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental to parents PROSERPINA A. OBSID and ULDARICO C. DALUPERE. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than AUGUST 23, 2017. MDN: Aug. 17 & 24, 2017

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DAVAO

August 17, 2017

Davao Light customer services open on August 18 and 21 Davao Light and Power Company’s frontline customer services will be available for the public on August 18 and 21, special non-working holidays, in celebration of the 32nd Kadayawan and the Ninoy Aquino Day, respectively. Davao Light’s full service centers in SM Lanang Premier and in SM City Davao in Ecoland will be available to accept payment and customer services from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Meanwhile, Ponciano office and the Panabo branch will be available from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Toril and Calinan payment offices will be open on the said days from 8:00 AM to 12:00 noon, and from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Only Sto. Tomas collection office will not be available for the public on August 21. Meanwhile, Davao Light offices in the Davao del Norte area namely the Panabo branch and the Sto. Tomas collection office will have their normal operations on August 18 as these are not covered by the holiday proclamation. Davao Light Call Center service will remain available 24 hours through 229-DLPC (3572).

SAN ISIDRO, Davao Oriental -- “I am convinced that a more united ASEAN has concrete effects on us and our lives.” Interior and Local Government Regional Director Alex Roldan said during his keynote address during the ASEAN 2017 Landmark Lighting at the Mt. Hamiguitan World Heritage Park located at the foot of Mt. Hamiguitan Range Wildlife

Sanctuary in San Isidro, Davao Oriental. San Isidro, Davao Oriental was one of the 76 local government units participating in the ASEAN landmark lighting project highlighting in the Philippine chairmanship of the ASEAN 2017 that fell on the 50th founding anniversary of ASEAN on August 8. Standing before the crowd of congressional,

TAGUM CITY, Davao del Norte -- About 100 youth leaders from various organizations in Davao Regional have been made to draw insights about Peace and Harmony of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) during the Youth Forum held in Tagum City, Davao del Norte last week. Organized by the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) 11 in cooperation with the City Government of Tagum, the Forum bannered the theme, “Living the Spirit of ASEAN Peace and Harmony”, giving emphasis on sustaining and promoting peaceful communities. Topics lined up during the forum were “Appreciating ASEAN Peace and Harmony” discussed by

Assistant Regional Director Wilhelm Suyko of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG); “Finding Peace Within” by Socorro Vinluan “Sister Shanti”, center director of Brahma Kumaris-Tagum; and “Building Peace in Mindanao”, by Lilian Mellejor, Philippine News AgencyDavao Bureau chief who works with the communications team of the Office of the Presidential Assistant on the Peace Process (OPAPP). Other topics dealt with during the forum was “Maximizing the Benefits of ASEAN for the Youth” but only the ASEAN and Trade and Business Opportunities for the Youth was discussed during the Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio leads the ceremony opening the Kadayawan Festival at the Magsaysay Park

DAVAO CITY -- The 32nd Kadayawan Festival opened Monday afternoon in ceremonies held at the Magsaysay Park. Dubbed as “Pag-Abli sa Kadayawan” (Opening of the Kadayawan) the open-

ing started in a Eucharistic celebration participated by Lumad and Moslem leaders who offered their prayers. The event symbolizes the harmony of the Lumad, Christian and Moslem peoples living in Davao.

Davao youth leaders draw insights on ASEAN Peace and Harmony

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provincial and municipal government officials of Davao Oriental, regional heads of national line agencies, among other invited guests, Roldan enumerated the far-reaching advantages of the integration of countries in the Southeast Asia. He also allayed fears of “losing” opportunities as the Philippines opens up borders and expands trade and labor exchanges with

member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). “Of course there are drawbacks about that,” but he said “the opportunities in this endeavour is far more profound and far-reaching than the risks,” he added. In his talk, Roldan expounded the benefits of ASEAN integration while citing the fact that many See cites, page 10

on Monday (14 August 2017).

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Davao 32nd Kadayawan Festival opens After the mass, a presentation of songs and dances by Kalumon Performing Ensemble followed. The festival opening was graced by national government and locao officials led by City Mayor Sara Duterte.

Mayor Sara Duterte Carpio in her speech thanked the participation of the Moro and indigenous tribes for making the festival a success. Because of you, we have a celebration of thanksgiving

here in the city of Davao called Kadayawan,” Duterte said. The City Government recognized the efforts of the 11 indigenous tribes in the city namely ; Ata, BagoboTagabawa, Bagobo-K’lata,

Sama , Kagan, Obu Manuvu, Matigsalug, Iranun, Tausug, Maranao, Maguindanaon. Magsaysay Park also is the host of the Kadayawan Village which is a showcase of several structures See opens, page 10