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DOH: COVID-19 vaccine still on clinical trials
MISAMIS O CCIDENTAL -- The Department of Health (DOH) still needs more information on COVID-19 vaccine after obtaining consent to put such on clinical trial. During the daily Laging Handa Network Briefing with Communications Sec. Martin Adanar, DOH Sec. Francisco Duque III said, “With that process, we will know if the vaccine passes our standards of safety, efficacy, and quality. We will not just inject vaccines, especially new vaccines, so this must undergo the right process and system to ensure its safety, quality, and effectiveness.” When the vaccines will make it through clinical trial Phase 3, the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) will See VACCINE, page 19
During the Laging Handa Network Briefing with PCOO Secretary Martin Andanar, DOH Secretary Francisco Duque III shares preparations for vaccines from Russia and other countries. (N etwork Briefing)
Locally transmitted coronavirus tallies eight deaths in Cag. De Oro By CRIS DIAZ Executive Editor
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY: A 73-year-old woman died of COVID-19 here, bringing the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in this premier capital to eight, health officials said Wednesday last week. The woman, a resident in Zone 10, Upper Village of Carmen, was reported as another case of a “locally transmitted” COVID-19 virus admitted to the J.R. Borja General Hospital (JR-
BGH) Monday, but expired Tuesday. A swab test confirmed that the woman was COVID-19 positive. Her body was cremated in less than 12 hours after her death, Armin Cuenca, the city’s cluster head of the dead, said. Village officials in Carmen locked down portion of all major passages in Zone 10 starting Wednesday in a bid to prevent outsiders to freely enter the declared See DEATHS, page 19
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P 162 B ‘Bayanihan 2’ to resuscitate economy By CRIS DIAZ Executive Editor
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY: A lawmaker on Wednesday said that the P 162 billion fund, tagged as “Bayanihan 2” (Recovered as One) intends to resuscitate the country’s economy hammered to its lowest by the COVID-19 pandemic. Rep. Rufus Rodriguez, of Cagayan De Oro City’s Second Congressional District, said that P 51 billion would be utilized to infuse capital on government banks to provide loans at low interests to businessmen. He said that P 40 billion is allocated at P 20 billion each for displaced workers, returning overseas workers and P20 billion for farmers, fishermen and small, medium industries. The transportation sec-
tor would get P 10 billion, while the Department and Social Welfare Department (DSWD) gets P 12 billion for individuals in need and livelihood assistance. Rodriguez said that that PhilHealth also gets a chunk of P10 billion, P 10 billion for PEZA and tourism sector, P 1.5 billion for local government units and P 600 million for students. He said that the Department of Health also gets an allocation of P 10 billion for hazard fees, and risk allowances for health workers. Rodriguez said that the “Bayanihan 2” is the precursor of “Bayanihan 1,” a P 200 billion Special Amelioration Program (SAP) for “Enhance Community Quarantine” COVID-19 areas.
Ayala group supports medical frontliners with new innovations MAKATI, Philippines – August 17, 2020 Heeding the call of medical frontliners, the Ayala group’s electronics manufacturing, healthcare, and telecom arms have come up with new innovations to bolster the country’s health system as it combats the pandemic. These innovations include an FDA-approved, lower-cost breathing aid device from Integrated MicroElectronics, Inc. (IMI) for COVID-19 patients; and an all-in-one health app from Globe Telecom and AC Health that will help decongest healthcare facilities. “Healthcare is one of
The HealthNow app from Globe and AC Health provides patients convenient access to healthcare services from their homes, and offers licensed physicians a safe channel to extend their medical services online. Currently, users are able to “Consult Later” with the many sectors that has been disrupted a doctor. The app will allow them to order by this global crisis. However, I believe medicines and book appointments in the coming months. It is available in Google Play See AYALA, page 19 and will be released in the App Store soon. IMI’s FDA-approved UCL Ventura Flow Generator is a lower-cost, non-invasive ventilation system specifically designed to aid COVID-19 patients with breathing difficulties. It is the first ventilation system to be produced in the Philippines.
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Family of four killed DOH mulls placing in Cag. De Oro fire
Iligan City on ECQ CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY: Regional health officials of the Department of Health (DOH) in Northern intend to place the entire city of Iligan under “enhance community quarantine” in response to the sudden upsurge of COVID-19 cases there. In a talk with the local media here, Dr. Adriano
Subaan, DOH regional director, said that the InterAgency Task Force COVID in Iligan City needs the approval of the national IATF before the ECQ is implemented in the city. At present, nine barangays (villages) in Iligan City were placed in a “lock down” after health officials detected the upsurge of locally transmitted COVID-19 cases there.
City Mayor Celso Regencia ordered the lockdown after the city health officials confirmed the upsurge of 12 COVID-19 positive cases in just 14 days. In its COVID-19 dashboard dated Aug. 12, 2010, the DOH regional office recorded a total 102 COVID-19 positive cases in Iligan City with 52 locally transmitted cases in
ILIGAN CITY -- The entire municipality of Matungao in Lanao del Norte was placed under lockdown by the Provincial Government to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in nearby municipalities. Provincial Governor Imelda ‘Angging’ QuibranzaDimaporo issued Executive Order (EO) No. 25 on August 14, 2020 placing Matungao under lockdown from 12:01 AM of August 15 until 11:59 PM of August 29. According to the Provincial Incident Management Team (IMT), the EO was issued due to the urgency of curtailing the spread of the coronavirus and the need to protect the health and security of the general
populace of Matungao, its nearby municipalities, and the whole province. This, after an employee of the municipal government of Matungao was confirmed positive of COVID-19 on August 6. Moreover, the noncooperation of some employees and officials made the effort of contact tracing more difficult limiting the possibility of immediately identifying individuals suspected of acquiring COVID-19 and containing its transmission. As of the time of issuance of EO No. 25, a total of 17 confirmed cases were recorded in Matungao, ten (10) are local transmission through contact with the said employee, six (6) are locally stranded individuals, and one
index case acquired possibly from outside the province. Under EO No. 25, the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the Provincial Police Office, and the Incident Management Team were ordered to coordinate with each other for the strict enforcement of the lockdown and supervision of the situation in Matungao. Meanwhile, the Provincial Government of Lanao del Norte is calling all residents of Matungao to abide by the EO and cooperate with the government employees and officials tasked to oversee the implementation of the lockdown. They are also mandated to voluntarily submit when required to undergo a swab test and share relevant information during the conduct of contact tracing for the safety and protection of the general public. (APB/ PIA-ICIC)
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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY: Local officials on Saturday discovered that a family of four was charred to death in a fire that razed their residential house Wednesday in a downtown village (barangay) here. Village Chief Eldo G. Casiño, of Barangay 22 here, identified the victims as Ador Angayag his wife Juliet and their grown- up-son and daughter whose names were not immediately known. Casiño said that the victims were only discovered
Saturday when neighbors reported of billowing smoke in the burned residential house accompanied with putrid smell. He said that he last saw Ador Angayag who went to the barangay hall asking for assistance while their residential house caught fire Wednesday night. “I thought Ador Angayag would come back, but that was the last time I saw him and never thought that he and his family members were charred to death,” Casiño said. According to Casiño, that
after the fire incident, nobody reported to the barangay or the police about missing persons. He said that fire investigators and the police are conducting a probe on the incidents while wondering about the failure of even a single member of the family to escape the raging fire. The Angayags were middle-income family with Ador working as a seaman, the wife Juliet as an administrative officer of the Maritime Insurance Company and their kids studying in a known university in the city.
Matungao, LDN placed under lockdown
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Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4TH SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Sharia’ a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE; JOINT PETITION TO APPROVED AND CIVIL CASE NO.2020-158 AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES EDWIN K. EBDAO AND GENEVIEB G. ARRIESGADO-EBDAO EDWIN K. EBDAO AND GENEVIEB G. ARRIESGADO-EBDAO, Petitioners. x-------------------------------------------------/
TEACHING SKILL-BASED SUBJECTS IN ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORM By LEAH ALLOU E. FLORES TIII/SIC OF BANGONBANGON ES
The Department of Education has introduced some of the online learning platforms last summer for us to deliberately apply it to our own respective learners. There are numerous types of online learning that we could use it in teaching skillbased subjects like English, Mathematics, Science and TLE. Focusing on reading, writing and thinking. This is one of the options specially in this time of pandemic to avoid direct contact with
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the learners that possibly leads to contamination with the virus. This alternative learning modalities suited for the community where internet is accessible and the availability of gadgets is much considered. On the other way schools in remote areas, this would be a challenging for them due to resources constraint. I think this is preferable in urban areas rather than in rural like in our community. But we don’t know in
R. A 9048 Form No 10.1 (LCRO)
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 rite on JANUARY 17, 2004 at SUMILAO, BUKIDNON both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal process relative to this case at their residents at SALV TION, KANDINGILAN, BUKIDNON and BAGUMBAYAN, KAUSWAGAN, LANAO DEL NORTE, 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 TEN (10) years now, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since there 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 January 17, 2004, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them has 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 18, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED Iligan City, Philippines, this 14th day of August, 2020
Provincial Governor Imelda ‘Angging’ Quibranza-Dimaporo receives updates from the officers of the Incident Management Team led by Deputy Responsible Officer and Provincial Administrator Ms. Sittie Aminah Quibranza Dimaporo of the measures implemented by the Provincial Government of Lanao del Norte in curtailing the spread of COVID-19 in the province. (PIO-LDN)
the future these threats in engaging online learning might come up some solutions through collaborative work from different agencies, LGU and other stakeholders. But it takes money, efforts in equipping, and time to be more useful in our own learners. But just like in any other alternative learning modalities it needs support, assistance from the parents and teachers. Though it is convenient and applicable for millennials. Specially the independent and digital natives’ learners.
In teaching skill-based subjects, you must align your objectives to the activities using the blooms taxonomy or the revised one. From remembering to applying or the higher order thinking skills. In addition, the speaker also had presented approaches to learning alignment. By Using this online learning platforms, the pupils will become a good communicator and reflective individuals, these are some of the good outcomes for the learners in using these different types of online learning platforms.
R. A 10172 Form No 10.1 (LCRO)
Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao Del Norte City /Municipality: Iligan City
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In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that OPHELIA B. MARUHOM has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “OPHELIA” to “ROSE MAE” in the Certificate live of birth OPHELIA G. BANZUELO who was born on OCTOBER 16, 1953 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents CORAZON G. BANZUELA and JUEL I. BANZUELO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than SEPTEMBER 2020
In compliance with Section 7 of R.A. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that ANALIZA V. DELA PEÑA has filed with this Office a petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly SEX from “MALE” to “FAMALE” in the Certificate live of birth XXXXX ANALIZA CABIGAS VILLAGUERTE who was born on 8 APRIL 1985, Iligan city Lanao del Norte and whose parents are TRIFINA CABIGAS and EUSEBIO E. VELLAFUERTE. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than SEPTEMBER 2020.
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DA’s backyard gardening advocacy gets boost along DepEd CdeO’s ‘My Pet Plant’ project C A G AYA N D E O R O CITY, August 3 – Schools within the city of Cagayan de Oro (CdeO), including Pagatpat National High School (PNHS), strengthens DA’s advocacy to engage in backyard gardening amid the ongoing pandemic thru the ‘My Pet Plant’ project. The initiative of the Department of Education - CdeO is seen as a psychosocial activity that students can productively and safely do while integrating it to their school subjects, as they adopt to a modular mode of learning triggered by the COVID-19 health crisis. In support, the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office (DA-RFO 10) thru Regional Technical Director for Operations Carlota S. Madriaga turned over 150 packets of Sinigang composed of Radish, Kangkong, Tomato, Pole Sitaw,
Okra seeds to Jovel P. Flores, Teacher I of PNHS. The granted request is in time for the distribution of said provisions during the school’s Parents’ Orientation of said Project. “With the given seeds, children can nurture and monitor the growth and development of plants,” Flores said. He added, that DA has extended a great help with the provision of free seeds. Aligned with DA’s Plant, Plant, Plant Program (Agri 4Ps), the ‘My Pet Plant’ project is on track towards contributing a sustained food production, accessibility, and affordability, especially during this trying times. As of August 3, 2020, a total of 3,608 vegetable seed packets were distributed to various city schools for such Project. #(John Carlo R. Anito)
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DA’s Agri 4Ps to boost CdeO’s food adequacy C AG AYA N D E O R O CITY - In line with the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Of f ice 10’s (DA-RFO 10’s) thrust to increase food sufficiency across the region, the agency dispensed a total of 585 packets of assorted vegetable seeds to the different offices within the city. DA-RFO 10 Regional Technical Director for Operations Carlota S. Madriaga, who handed over the seed interventions said, each packet of the veggie seeds, weighing 36 grams can cover up to 1,000 square meter area. Said intervention is par t of DA S ecretar y Dar’s Plant, Plant, Plant Program, also known as Agri 4Ps. It targets to increase the country’s food adequacy level, especially amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Recipients are: Tamboboan and Kauswagan barangay councils; Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP); Philippine National Police – Regional Maritime Unit 10 (PNP-RMU 10); and the City Local Environment and Natural Resources Office (CLENRO) received the Pinakbet variant (5-in-1) of veggie seeds, consisting of ampalaya, okra, string beans,
squash and eggplant. Aside from the Pinakbet variant, PCUP has also availed the Sinigang 5-in1 packet, which consists kangkong, radish, tomato, string beans and okra. For barangays Tamboboan and Kauswagan, they will hold an urban gardening contest in their respective barangays to showcase the produce of the vegetable seeds obtained from DA. “Through this activity, the locals will be encourage to start their own vegetable gardens, where they can get nutritious
food during the health crisis,” the barangay representatives said. PCUP-Fields Operations Division for Mindanao Assistant Regional Director Cynthia B. Rosales mentioned, the seeds will be used for their Urban Container Gardening Project in collaboration with the Agricultural Productivity Office (APO). APO will assist in the provision of technical expertise during trainings in select barangays to pilot the project. Rosales said, the seeds will be given as start-up
seeds to the participants of the training, while PCUP will monitor the commitments of involved barangays who will be engaging the gardening activity. Meanwhile, PNP-RMU 10 will share the seeds to all its stations for backyard gardening to benefit its personnel and locals nearby. Further, CLENRO will also distribute the packets of seeds to their beneficiaries in the hinterland barangays of the city, who have their own communal gardens.# (EMBentulan)
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S E R I E S of i m age s or thoughts in the mind of a person asleep - the idle fancy, the vision, the aspiration, the yearnings they are the dreams that have interested, puzzled and frightened people for thousands of years. All kinds of strange explanations have been written and talked about dreams. Dre am inter preters have published innumerable books. I bought some of them a long time ago. I caught myself reading them and trying to analyze my dreams, resulting in becoming unsure and sometimes really undecided about the many different explanations regarding the same dream content. At one time, people thought that the figures appearing in dreams were messengers from the Gods. It was generally believed that dreams came from something outside a person’s special skills. Today it is believed that the dreamer himself creates dreams and that his or her
dreams get a very special meaning. Your health may affect your dreams. A person, who is feeling ill or uncomfortable, will have different kinds of dreams than that of a person, who is doing good and who is happy. If a person is hungry or feels cold or very tired - his dreams may include those feelings, Also former events may have a lot to do with what we dream about. Often, the person or situations in a dream are those in our life. Or our emotions may make you have the kind of dream you have. Needing or wanting something may be expressed in a dream, and frightened may become a dream’s part. I dream a lot. I am still dreaming of a better world. Yes, it’s naive and blue-eyed - I know. I am dreaming of surroundings without ignorance and arrogance, and with really good friends who don’t turn aside if we need them. I dream of a world with people who will stop killing each other because
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of stupid and incomprehensible reasons. I dream about a world without coronavirus... Dre ams are fo ams? Maybe. Maybe not. A long time ago, Confucius said: “The only one who steals our dreams brings us to death!” Pwede! Or how about this Hungarian saying: “In dreams and in love nothing is impossible!” And William Shakespeare’s Hamlet: “Sleeping! Maybe also dreaming! Yes, that’s it!”. Let’s dream hard, and let’s work harder! +++ Comments, questions or suggestions? Please feel free to email me: doringklaus@gmail.com or follow me on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter or visit www. germanexpatinthephilippines.blogspot.com or www. klausdoringsclassicalmusic. blogspot.com .
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THERE is this assurance from the Department of Agriculture as stated by Secretary William Dar that the Philippines will have enough rice up to the end of this year. Well, that’s very comforting knowing that the Philippines was the world’s biggest importer of rice last year, importing some three (3) million metric tons of rice for its 105 million population, beating China that only imported some 2.5 million metric tons of rice for its population of some one billion four hundred million Chinese. It is painful to note that while the Philippines is an agricultural country but it cannot even produce enough rice for its people. This is a great paradox! Look at Mindanao with its more than 200,000 hectares of the choicest of land planted to high value crops, i.e., pineapple, banana, palm oil, etc., to satisfy the consumerist lifestyle of the obese people in advanced countries while we cannot even satisfy our own basic need like rice and milk. Perhaps it is worth reflecting on why the Philippines does not have rice self-sufficiency? A Study has shown that while Vietnam has some 8.4 million hectares of irrigated land and Thailand has some 9.2 million hectares, the Philippines has just some 1.8 million hectares of irrigated land. It was also shown in a Study that farming is not
anymore economically viable. In 1997, after the signing of the ASEAN Free Trade Agreement in Cebu, no less than the King of Thailand upon his return to his country took off his robe and crown and did farming with the Thai farmers. His advice was not to use chemicals but go organic and told them not to use tractors as the carbon emissions contribute to climate change but to use carabaos because the waste of the carabaos will fertilize the soil. As they debunked conventional agriculture and shift to sustainable agriculture, they were able to lower down the production cost of rice to just 5 to 7 pesos per kilo. The Filipino farmers being tied-up to conventional agriculture using chemical s heavily are producing rice at about 13 to 15 pesos per kilo. Thus, when we allowed the entry of imported rice thru Tarrification and imported rice are just sold at about 10 pesos per kilo, how can the rice of our farmer be bought when sold more than 15 pesos per kilo? As farming is not anymore viable, 4 out of 5 farmers, mostly the young generation, have left farming to find jobs in the urban centers working as drivers, janitors or waiters. That’s the reason why our cities are becoming congested. Not having self-sufficiency on rice, thus, the imperative need to import, what if the Philippines will
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not be able to import because of the coronavirus pandemic? There will be too much pressure on making our land productive that has become too dependent on conventional agriculture. Be it on planting rice or raising livestock, it will take some time, from land preparation, planting and harvesting. What must be done as farming has not become economically viable anymore? When hunger strikes, the only remedy is to rely on our fishery resources. Unlike farming or raising livestock that is time bounded, fishing can be done and on that very day, you can eat fish. All that is to be done is to make sure that our bays are still oozing with fish and marine life. But that is not the case anymore. Based on the Studies, of the 13 major bays in the country, 10 are already biologically dead; of the 25 major rivers, 15 are already dried-up or polluted. It is against this backdrop that there is this eagerness in the coastal communities to regain back the lost ecological integrity of the marine ecosystem. But how? In my sorties around Macajalar Bay, the coastal communities are now appealing that they be organized into cooperatives so that they can harness their See SAVIOR, page 19
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Sec. Lorenzana confident on NCR’s return to GCQ By PRIAM NEPOMUCENO
FINES FOR VIOLATORS. Customers buying medicines wear face masks and practice social distancing inside a drug store in Bacolod City. City Ordinance 926, which stipulates fines and community service for violators of the minimum health standards, was enforced on Aug. 1, 2020, to stem the spread of Covid-19. (PNA Bacolod file photo)
Bacolod fines health protocol violators By NANETTE GUADALQUIVER
BACOLOD CITY – The Task Force Disiplina (TFD) here has begun collecting fines from violators of minimum health standards or protocols, such as wearing face mask and observance of physical distancing, to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). TFD action officer Wilfredo Geolingo on Tuesday night reported that they have fined 273 violators – 231 for not wearing face masks and 42 for not following physical distancing. On Monday alone, the group collected PHP4,800 while others opted to render community service. Bacolod residents were fined PHP200 for every violation, while non-residents were asked to pay PHP300. Six violators were from outof-town. Authored by Councilor Archie Baribar, City Ordinance (CO) 926, also known as the “Face Mask and Social Distancing Ordinance of Bacolod City”, stipulates the penalties for such violations but provides violators an option to render eight hours of community service instead of paying the fine. Those who will do community service will be endorsed to their barangay officials who will decide the work to be given to the violators. Geolingo said the col-
lected fines would be turned over to the City Treasurer’s Office (CTO) and would be used by the City Health Office for Covid-19 response. A CTO representative who is a member of the task force roving team would issue a receipt to violators who choose to pay a fine. The TFD, chaired by Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran, has been strictly enforcing CO 926 since August 1. Geolingo earlier appealed for the support of the barangays in disseminating information and educating the residents about the ordinance and sought the media’s help in information dissemination and education. He also called on the public to impose self-discipline in abiding by the health protocols as a preventive measure against Covid-19. “The TFD will continue its mobilization until a vaccine to counter Covid-19 is made available to us,” Geolinga added. The task force was created under Executive Order 47, series of 2020, which formed the Quarantine and Health Protocol Compliance Council. The TFD consists of personnel of the City Mayor’s Office, City Administrator’s Office, Public Order and Safety Office, and Bacolod City Police, and other members assigned by Mayor Evelio Leonardia. (PNA)
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By GLAIZA D. FIEL Administrative Assistant II Labo National High School
A D M I N I S T R AT I V E assistant responsibilities include making travel and meeting arrangements, preparing reports and maintaining appropriate filing systems. The ideal candidate should have excellent oral and written communication skills and be able to organize their work using tools, like MS Excel and office equipment. Administrative assistants, including secretaries, are the backbone of office functionality. They type and prepare documents, schedule appointments, and maintain files. They answer phones and direct calls and assist with staff meetings. In some offices, they might handle fundamental bookkeeping
tasks, and they might accept payment from clients and customers. You’ll need several essential qualities to succeed at becoming an administrative assistant. You should be comfortable using Microsoft Office, email, and the internet. You might need to be familiar with QuickBooks or other accounting software programs if you work for a small business. You should have a solid command of the English language and possess good proofreading skills. You’ll be working with others, including clients and other office personnel. Good manners and a calm demeanor can be very important. You must be detail-oriented and organized, able to locate a document or recall protocol at a moment’s notice.
MANILA – Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Wednesday said he remains confident that the National Capital Region (NCR) can go back to the less stringent general community quarantine (GCQ) as the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) lapses on August 18. Lorenzana’s remarks came after coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases saw a single-day record spike of 6,958 new infections on Monday, the same day he said that the NCR is ready to shift back to GCQ due to the gradual decline of new cases of the disease. “My statement has a caveat. If trends continue that the new cases decrease, because during my interview, (the case was only) 3,000 (on) the day before, from 6,000 (during) the previous days. That was
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana. (File
the trend I was referring to,” said Lorenzana, also the chairperson of the National Task Force on Covid-19, in a media statement. President Rodrigo
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Duterte earlier placed Metro Manila and the nearby provinces of Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna and Rizal under a two-week MECQ due to the rise in the number of
CRIMINOLOGIST’S PERSPECTIVE BY-PRODUCT OF SUB-CONSCIOUS MIND By DR. OSCAR GATCHALIAN SORIANO, LC BSCrim., MSBA, MACrim., PhDCrim., DPA & DEM (IP) MDN National Correspondent & Columnist Dean, Criminology Department, College of Subic Montessori Brgy. Sta.Isabel, Dinalupihan, Bataan
ONE early evening, when I am preparing for sleep for the next day’s activities, suddenly and sub-consciously, an unexpected thought came into my mind. The first thing entered into my subconscious mind is the failure of the scientific means to provide the humanity with a medicine that can cure the illness-causing death brought about by the pandemic-COVID 19, although multi-nationals are on the run to be at the finish line of discovering the miracle drug to be used as vaccine to treat the dreadful virus. In the process of continuing the hidden thought in my sub-conscious mind, an option has sprung out, that is, if the scientific means have failed to do so, why don’t we try traditional means in the forms of herbal drugs. This is due to the fact that some of the common forms of medicinal drugs came from herbal plants. It is for this reason that I want to offer my own version of traditional medicinal drug derived from herbal plants. Anyway, there is nothing wrong out of making a try. This herbal medicine can be considered as a breakthrough in answering the
needs of humanity in the face of the threats caused by COVID-19. Once perfected, I will be calling this herbal drug, as “Natural Herbal Tea:” AntiCOVID 19 Extracts, which are composed of commonly used herbal plants, with some additives, to neutralize its sour taste, and taste it like a natural tea. The composition of herbal plants and the additives shall be posted in this social-media as soon as possible. Again, as what I have mentioned a while ago, once it was perfected through the filtration process. Hopefully, it will produce the very best outcome to answer the problem with regard to the needs of wonder drug to cure this pandemic illness of human beings in the contemporary society. Moreover, the use of this “Natural Herbal Tea,” must be coupled with some health and hygiene protocols and practices towards “COVID FREE-2020,” which are defined, as follows: Constant washing of hand and use of alcohol, Observed foot bathing at door steps; Vitality and stamina boosting; Improvement of the immune system; Distancing physically from others; Face mask and face shield wear; Responsible coughing and sneezing; Enjoined body thermal scanning; and Environmental sanitation and cleaning: 2-Heal as One,
Covid-19 cases. “But we still have five days to go before the end of MECQ. I may be proven right yet,” he added. Lorenzana earlier said the country cannot continue imposing lockdowns as there is a pressing need to do something to reopen the economy. (PNA) EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DONATION OF THE ESTATE OF DECEASED WILFREDO J. LEGADA KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
This DEED OF SELF-ADJUDICATION WITH SALE, made and entered into by and between LUZVIMINDA T. PASADILLA, of legal age, Filipino, widow and a resident of Paglaum Village, Phase I, Landing, Casisang, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, now and hereinafter referred to as HEIR-VENDOR, and GILBERT V. HONCULADA, likewise of legal age, Filipino, married to IVY GAY HONCULADA and a resident of Mailag, Valencia City, Bukidnon, now and hereinafter referred to as the VENDEE. WITNESSETH: That the above-named HEIRVENDOR, LUZVIMINDA T. PASADILLA, is the surviving spouse and the only heir of the deceased RUSTICO O. PASADILLA, who died intestate on August 7, 2011, at Sanitarium Hospital, Valencia City, Bukidnon. That said deceased at the time of his death, left that certain property more particularly described as follows: “A PARCEL OF LAND, situated at Mailag, Valencia City, Bukidnon, containing an area of SIX HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE (625) Square meters more or less, known as Lot No. 543, PLs-279, covered by Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) no. T-93806. That no personal properties are involved in this self-adjudication; That to the best knowledge and information of the herein HEIR-VENDOR, the said deceased left no known debts. Is subject of DEED OF SELFADJUDICATION WITH SALE. Under the Notarial Registry of FRANCISCO L. VASIG, JR., Notary Public. Per Doc. No. 61; Page No. 14; Book No. 335; Series of 2020.
We, PAZ GILLE LEGADA and APRIL SHEENA LEGADA- ESTRIBOR, all of legal ages, Filipinos and residents of Valencia City, Bukidnon, Philippines, under oath pursuant to law, hereby depose and state, HEREBY DECLARE AND MANIFEST: WITNESSETH 1. That we are the only surviving LEGITIMATE COPULSORY HEIRS of deceased WILFREDO J. LEGADA; 2. That the deceased WILFREDO J. LEGADA died on March 14, 2006 at Mailag, Valencia City, Bukidnon; 3. That the deceased left no will and no debts; That the deceased owned a land which is more particularly described as follows: Title No. : TCT T-54690 Total Area : 400 Sq. m. Location : Mailag, Valencia City, Bukidnon A PARCEL OF LAND ( Lot 2, Psd-10-026715 being a portion of Lot F-10-04-008733-D) situated in the Barrio of Mailag, Municipality of Valencia, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of FOUR HUNDRED SQUARE METERS (400 Sq. m.) more less. 4. That We, HEREBY AGREE, to ADJUDICATE aforementioned LAND unto ourselves EQUALLY OR IN EQUAL SHARES; 5. That for and in consideration of the love and affection which the DONEE , inspire in the DONOR, and as act of liberality and generosity, I, DONOR – PAZ GILLE LEGADA, of legal age, widow, Filipino and a resident of Mailag, Valencia City, Bukidnon, HEREBY VOLUNTARILY AND FREELY, gives transfer and conveys, by ways of donation unto DONEE- APRIL SHEENA LEGADA- ESTRIBOR of legal age, Filipino, and a resident of Mailag,Valencia City, Bukidnon. IS SUBJECT OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DONATION OF THE ESTATE OF DECEASED WILFREDO J. LEGADA, under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Wincerbogne L. Pesisano, Notary Public, per Doc. No. 370; Page No. 74; Book No. IX; Series of 2017.
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2-Geder as One. With the combination of these two approaches, that is first is the use of alternative medicine and second is the proper observance See PRODUCT, page 19 DEED OF SELF-ADJUDICATION WITH SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
MINDANAO DAILY TRUTH. JUSTICE. PROGRESS.
Editor: ALLAN M. MEDIANTE EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF EXEQUIEL N. TIA WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS AND CONSOLIDATING OF SHARES Notice is hereby that the intestate of the afore-named persons are the surviving spouse and children of EXEQUIL N. TIA who died on November 17, 2008 at Ozamis City; DECEASED died intestate, without Will and Testament and without any debts or asccounts; DECEASED left conjugal parcel Transfer Certificate of Title No. (T-6090) T-354 more particularly described as follows; “Lot No. 91-H3 of the subdivision plan (LRC) Psd-193146, LRC Cad. record No.1626) situatied in the Barrio of Centro, Tangub City, Island of Mindanao. Bounded on the NE., points 2 to 3 by lot 91-1(LRC) Psd-193146; on the SE., points 3-4 by Lot 91-H-5; and points 4 to 5 by 91-H-4, both of the subdivision plan on the SE., points 5 to 1 by Lot 90, Tangub Cad., and the NW., points 1 to 2 by Lot 91-H-2., on the subdivision plan. Containing an area of Four Hundred Sixty Two (462) Square Meters more or less. Meanwhile, except for Richard G. Tia these named heirs co-owned a parcel of land adjacent to TCT No. T-6090) T-354 and this is covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. 41-2012000041 particularly described below: “A parcel of land (lot 91-H-2-B. Psd-10-064488) portion of lot 9-H-2, (LRC) Psd-253568; surveyed for Conchita Gallego; Land Use-Residential, situated in Centro, Tangub City, Misamis Occidental, Island of Mindanao. Bounded on the NE; along line 1-2 by lot 91-H-2-A, Psd-10-064488 on the NE; along line 3-4 by existing brgy. road lot 91-1, (LRC) Psd-193146 on the SE; along line 4-5 by lot 91-H-3, (LRC) Psd-253568 on the SW; along line 5-6 by lot 90, CAD-27, Tangub Cadastre on the NW; along line 6-1 by lot 91-H-1, (LRC) Psd-253568. Containing an area of Three Hundred Thirty Two (332) square meters.” It is the desire of the mentioned co-owners to terminate their co-ownership of the parcels of land covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-6090) T-354and Transfer Certificate of Title No. 141-201-2000041 for the full enjoyment and use of their respective shares. By virtue of these presents, the heirs/co-owners of the two parcels of land covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. 141-2012000041 agree to CONSOLIDATE the said adjoining lands and to subdivide them in such purpose that will make their shares compact, continuous, and contiguous. Under Notary Public of Atty. IVY S. MANAGO ; as per Doc. No. 378; Page No. 77; Book No. VII; Series of 2012 MDN: Aug 18, 25 & Sept 1, 2020
EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late DOMINGO Q. PAGALING, who died on September 30, 1992, at Claveria, Misamis Oriental, died intestate, without will or testament, and without any outstanding debts in favor of any person or entity; at the time of his death the deceased left a parcel of land with TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-9078, situated in kilay-a, Municipality of Claveria, Province of Misamis Oriental, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of THIRTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED THIRTY THREE (13,233) square meters, more or less, and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE filed by the heirs of DOMINGO Q. PAGALING, per DOC #274; PAGE #55; BOOK #II; Series of 2019, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. BUDDY REY L. LOSANDE. MDN: Aug. 11, 18 & 25, 2020
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Covid-19 won’t intimidate Asean: Andanar
On Aug. 8, 1967, five leaders from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand signed a document establishing the Asean. Brunei Darussalam, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, and Cambodia later joined the grouping, bringing the total number of Asean
member-states to 10. The Asean celebrates its 53rd founding anniversary as the region and other parts of the world grapple with Covid-19. Andanar expressed optimism that the present Asean leaders would continue to imbibe their forefathers’ collective
vision of “shared socioeconomic development, mutual assistance, and regional peace and stability.” He expressed confidence that the 10-man regional organization would continue to achieve milestones and successes, both regionally and globally. Andanar made the statement as he noted that the Asean is moving closer to its vision of a “politically-, economically-, and socially-united community.” “Through Asean’s continued achievements as an effective mechanism and institution, we are confident that we will all overcome all difficulties that come our way, especially the threat of Covid-19,
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Buses have been now allowed to ply inter-regional routes in some parts of Mindanao, the Yanson Group of Bus Companies (YGBC) said Tuesday. The YGBC said at least five routes have been reopened after the InterAgency Task Force (IATF) and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) have approved the resumption of these routes. It can be recalled that bus operations were ordered suspended by the government following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). C eler Estologa, t he YGBC spokesperson for (File photo) Mindanao, said the bus EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE AMONG HEIRS company’s subsidiary BachWITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS AND elor Express, Inc. was alABSOLUTE SALE lowed to resume operations to ply those routes after KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE complying with the requirePRESENTS: ments set by the LTFRB 13 That the late PRISCILLA C. (Caraga region), especially YAÑEZ, who died on October 21, on the strict observance 2014 at Opol, Misamis Oriental, of health protocols inside without any will and testament; buses and in terminals.
Estologa said the interregional trips are scheduled every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. The LTFRB said passengers from outside the region would only be allowed to board if they could present the required documents. Passengers are also re-
quired to wear face masks at all times. Starting August 15, the wearing of face shields would be mandatory. Estologa said the YGBC would comply with whatever guidelines the IATF and LTFRB would issue in the future, keeping in mind the safety and well-being
By RUTH ABBEY GITA-CARLOS
MANILA – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) will never be daunted by the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Martin Andanar said on Saturday. In his message for the Asean’s 53rd founding anniversary, Andanar said the regional bloc would continue to show dedication to address the Covid-19 pandemic. “Even with the present threat posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, Asean has never wavered in its determination and commitment of communitybuilding for every Asean citizen,” he said.
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as we embrace mutual assistance and regional collective partnership,” he said. In a separate statement, President Rodrigo Duterte said the Asean’s fight against Covid-19 would be successful through their continued cooperation and collective effort to stop the further transmission of the disease in the region. The highest number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in the Asean is recorded in the Philippines, which is currently at 122,754. It is followed by Indonesia (121,226), Singapore (54,797), Malaysia (9,063), Thailand (3,345), Vietnam (750), Myanmar (359), Cambodia (243), Brunei Darussalam (142), and Laos (20). (PNA)
of its employees and the general public. “Our critical role during these tough times is to lead our people on how to sustain and provide safe and better service to the riding public. Our natural resiliency is greater than the challenges brought by Covid-19,” he said. (PNA)
Bus firm resumes Mindanao routes By PNA
that the said deceased, at the time of her death left a parcel of real property covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-30602 situated at Barangay Poblacion, Opol, Misamis Oriental, containing an area of ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-EIGHT SQUARE METERS (1,188sq.m) and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE AMONG HEIRS WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS AND ABSOLUTE SALE, filed by the heirs of PRISCILLA C. YAÑEZ, in favor of KEVIN JAY YAÑEZ CELESTIANO, per DOC #48; PAGE #11; BOOK #13; Series of 2020, under the Notarial Registry ATTY. PALAWAN S. LUCMAN, JR. MDN: Aug 11, 18 & 25, 2020
Republic of the Philippines Province of Misamis Oriental MUNICIPALITY OF CLAVERIA Local Civil Registry Office NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that JUANITA LABUCANA VILLARTE has filed with this Office a Petition for Change of First Name from “ANITA” to “JUANITA” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ANITA SABUNOD LABUCANA who was born on JUNE 24, 1967 at CLAVERIA, MISAMIS ORIENTAL and whose parents are BERNANDINO SALVADOR LABUCANA and JOSEFA AGUSAN SABUNOD. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this Office not later than AUGUST 16, 2020.
(SGD.) ANNA VICTORIA A. EVANGELISTA Municipal Civil Registrar
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Publication Notice R.A 10172
Republic of the Philippines Province of Davao del Norte City of Panabo -oOoCITY CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION August 14, 2020 CFN-_________ CCE-042-2020-ra 10172 In the compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, the guidelines in the implementation of Administrative Order No. 1, Series of 2012 (IRR of R.A 10172), notice is hereby served to the public that GRANFYL REDOBLADO GRANADA has filed with this office, a petition for correction of Entry in sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of GRANFYL REDOBLADO GRANADA who was born on 29th of August 1991 at Sindaton, Panabo, Davao and whose parents are Felicitas Basalo Pedoblado & Silvestre Besinga Granada Any person adversely affected by said petition may filed his/her written opposition with this office not later than September 7, 2020
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community is said to have zero open defecation when 100% of its households have their own sanitary toilets and have passed the ZOD verification tool;
3. ZOD verification tool- A tool utilized by ZOD verification team or health offices to evaluate the community with 100% households using sanitary toilet to defecate;
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5. PLHB/CLHB/MLHB/BLHB Provincial/City/Municipality/Barangay Local Health Board- recognized by law as the advisory committee to the Sanggunian concerned on health matters such as, but not limited to, the necessity for, and application of, local appropriations for public health purposes;
6.
BCC (Behavior Change Communication)- a campaign that aims to promote positive behaviors which are appropriate to their community settings. This in turn provides a supportive environment which will enable people to initiate, sustain and maintain positive and desirable behavior outcomes;
7.
CLTS (Community Led Total Sanitation)- a primary behavioral change strategy implemented for demand creation complimentary with other interventions that enhances people in the community the desire to stop open defecation;
8. SLTS (School Led Total Sanitation)- a primary behavioral change strategy implemented for demand creation complimentary with other interventions that enhances school children’s desire to stop open defecation;
9. NGO (Non-Government Organization)- an intermediary organization between the people and the State, where the principal interest is to promote the welfare of the poor and the disadvantaged, and where the members do not necessarily belong to such marginalized sector
10. Multi-stakeholder partners- Are individuals, group, organizations or companies with interest and committed to improve public health in the province;
11. PPP (Public Private Partnership)- A partnership enacted in this ordinance between the province and private multistakeholder/s to improve sanitation status in the province;
12. EPI (Expanded Program on Immunization)- is a World Health Organization program with the goal to make vaccines available to all children throughout the world;
SECTION I. SHORT TITLE.
13. PD 856- Sanitation Code of the Philippines and its implementing Rules and Regulations;
14. Food and Water-borne diseases- are the diseases like Amoebiasis, Diarrhea, Typhoid Fever, Cholera and other gastro-intestinal diseases transmitted through oral-fecal route due to open defecation and improper handling of foods; or any disease caused by Soil Transmitted Helminthiasis like Ascaris, Hookworm and Whipworm;
16th SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN 28TH REGULAR SESSION February 3, 2020 ORDINANCE NO. 20-30 ============================================================================================= Sponsored by: Hon. Anna Margarita A. Razonable. LLB PRESENT: • • • • • • •
Hon. Marc Douglas IV C. Cagas …. Hon. John Tracy F. Cagas, LLB Hon. Lani M. Gabutero, LLB Hon. Merlin B. Bello, LL Hon. Victoriano P. Cadungog, LLB Hon. Mark Joel A. Gallardo Hon. Bae Norma O. Rivera
Vice Governor/Presiding Officer Hon. Simplicio A. Latasa Hon. Anna Margarita A. Razonable, LLB Hon. Lanier R. Cadungog Hon. Carmelo R. de los Cientos III, LLB Hon. Oscar Jr. H. Bucol
ON LEAVE ON OFFICIAL BUSINESS: o Hon. Erwin S. Llanos Hon. Jose Nelson Z. Sala Sr. ABSENT o Hon. Arvin B. Malaza ALL SP MEMBERS ============================================================================================== AN ACT AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 17-79 SERIES OF 2017, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE ZERO OPEN DEFECATION ORDINANCE (ZOD) OF DAVAO DEL SUR Be it ordained by the 16th Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Davao del Sur in session assembled:
1.1.1. This Ordinance shall be known as the “Zero Open Defecation Ordinance (ZOD) of Davao del Sur”.
SECTION II. SCOPE AND COVERAGE.
Provincial Zero Open Defecation Technical Working Group (ZOD_TWG)- A body which is hereby created to review, evaluate, plan and recommend programs and policies and guidelines including performance-based incentives to the Provincial Local Health Board to achieve the goals and objectives of this ordinance including validation of sanitation practices using the ZOD verification Tool among city/municipalities/barangays who have 100% Barangays/ Households respectively with sanitary toilet facilities;
2.1
This ordinance shall govern the sanitation goals, strategies, mechanism, monitoring and services in the Province of Davao del Sur.
15. Building Permits- a consent to allow the doing of a certain building construction upon compliance of the required requisites upon evaluation;
2.2
This will be applied Province-wide covering all households, business establishments, private and government facilities, agencies, offices, schools, institutions and all other public and private places.
16. Business Permits- a certification issued by the local chief executive authorizing the operation of a certain business or establishment in the locality upon compliance of the required documents, fees and charges;
SECTION III. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES.
17. Contamination- the state of being infected or polluted;
3.1 GOAL. The main goal of this ordinance is to decrease by half the morbidity and mortality from water and food borne diseases.
18. Disincentive- a deterrent or non-availment of goods and services;
19. Environmental Sanitation- Sanitary condition affecting the existence, growth and welfare of organism that causes diseases;
20. Excreta- refers to both human or animal feces and urine;
21. RHIS (Rural Health Information System)- A mandatory health report submitted to the Department of Health. It provides the Department of Health (DOH) with management information on the different public health programs. It is the official system of the DOH and designated national health statistics as per Executive Order 352;
22. Gastro intestinal diseases- pertaining to stomach and intestinal illness;
23. Government Services- assistance, aid, support or benefit granted/given by the government to its constituents;
24. Health Service providers are health personnel hired by the province;
25. Incentive- a monetary or non-monetary inducement, award or reward;
26. Mother’s Class- is an interactive sharing of information activity where mothers are provided with basic health and nutrition information, problem identification, ownership and co-ownership of the problem and identification of shared practical intervention to have sustainable outcomes;
SECTION IV. DECLARATION OF POLICY.
27. Parasitism- disease cause by parasites, such as the Soil Transmitted Helminths (Hookworms, Ascaris, Whipworm);
4.1 The Provincial Government of Davao del Sur hereby declares its full support in scaling-up Sanitation in the province through a strong policy adhering to the National thrust thru P.D 856 otherwise known as the Sanitation Code of the Philippines and its Implementing Rules and Regulation; and observes and adheres to the principles of Sustainable Sanitation Program of the Department of Health of the Philippines to wit:
28. Pollution- any of various noxious chemical and refuse material which impair the purity of water, soil or atmosphere;
29. Prevention- precautionary measures which prevents individuals from getting a disease;
30. Sanitation Inspector- a government official or personnel employed by the national, provincial, city or municipal government, who enforces sanitary rules, laws and regulations and implements environmental sanitation activities under the supervision of the provincial/city/municipal health officer;
31. Sanitary Toilets- are toilets classified intro three types:
3.2 OBJECTIVES. To protect public health and human development as a fundamental human right; believing in the advantages of clean environment thereby decreasing morbidity and mortality, this ordinance envisioned of eradicating Open Defecation. To do this, the following needs to be achieved and implemented:
3.2.1 To educate people and embrace the value of proper hygiene and sustainable sanitation as a basic responsibility;
3.2.2 To eradicate open defecation by achieving a province-wide coverage of sanitary toilet in every household;
3.2.3 To persuade household members with unimproved toilet facilities to utilize sanitary or improved latrines;
3.2.4 To strengthen functionality of the City, Municipal and Barangay Health Board;
3.2.5 To create Open Defecation Technical Working Group;
3.2.6 To mobilize provincial, city, municipal and barangay LGUs in monitoring and intensifying sustainable sanitation practices through ZOD programs implementation by massive Behavioral Change Communication, social marketing and development, sanitation marketing which can be local economic enterprise platform, and multi-stakeholder partnership;
a. Sanitation as a human right and public good; b. Sanitation focused on the poorest population groups and the poorest barangays; c. Sanitation is essential for total human development; d. Sanitation that is gender and culture sensitive;
4.2 To protect public health and human development as a fundamental human right, the Provincial policy on Scaling-Up Sanitation shall be guided by the following policy statements:
4.2.1 Sanitation is both a social and economic good. It is essential for basic health and dignity of the person;
4.2.3 Sanitation policies, plans and programs must be localized and its management decentralized at the lowest level possible; 4.2.4 Sanitation is a responsibility of all citizens. Different stakeholders must be involved in promoting good sanitation and hygiene practices;
4.2.5 Behavioral Change Communication is an Information Change Model;
4.2.6 Sanitary toilets should be financially acceptable, economically affordable, socially and culturally acceptable;
4.2.7 Good sanitation contributes to environmental sustainability decreasing morbidities and mortalities and penalizes polluters; 4.2.8 Sanitation services must be responsive and shall include capacity development for consideration of appropriate technologies, financing and management options at various levels;
a. Type I- non-water carriage or facilities require small amount of water e.g. vip and sanitary pit privy.
b. Type II- water carriage, a pour/flush type connected to septic vault/tanks.
c. Type III- water carriage type with pour/flush type toilet facilities connected to sewerage system.
32. Sanitary Permit- a certification by the city/municipality attesting that the establishment complies with the existing requirements upon evaluation or inspection conducted in accordance with PD 522 and 856 and local ordinances as evaluated by Sanitary Inspector;
33. Sanitation- refers to a wide range of services and arrangements pertaining to the hygienic and proper management of human excreta and community liquid wastes to safeguard the health of individuals and communities. This is usually concerned with preventing diseases by hindering pathogens or disease-causing organisms found in excreta and wastewater from entering the environment and coming into contact with people and communities. This also involves the construction of adequate collection and disposal/reuse facilities and the promotion of proper hygiene behavior so that facilities are effectively used at all times;
34. Septage- means the sludge produced on individual onsite wastewater disposal systems, principally septic tanks and cesspools;
35. Province-wide Coverage- one hundred percent (100%) of total households have their own sanitary toilet facilities; or every household has sanitary toilet.
4.2.9 Proper resource conservation, re-use, recycle and recovery of sanitation by-product will be considered;
4.2.10 Accses to sanitation should be equitable and sensitive to gender differences; and
SECTION VI. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
4.2.11 Efficient water governance include sanitation.
6.1 All households within the territorial jurisdiction of the Province is required to have sanitary toilets to ensure the proper disposal of the human waste and prevent the spread of diseases caused by open defecation;
SECTION V. DEFINITION OF TERMS.
The following terms and acronyms are hereby defined: 1. OD (Open Defecation)- the practice of passing feces outside the latrines or toilets or in an open environment, such as: open field, body of water, etc.;
2. ZOD (Zero Open Defecation)- the achievement of or eradication of defecation in open areas/environment. A
6.2 The Provincial Government of Davao del Sur shall create a Provincial Zero Open Defecation Technical Working Group which will help in the formulation of strategies and mechanisms, enforcement of policies, achievement and verification of zero open defecation status; 6.3 All establishments Province-wide, be it private or a government agencies, schools, offices, institutions and all other public places are mandated to have sanitary toilets in their respective buildings premises;
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small private entrepreneurs and community-based associations to develop the plan and ensure its implementation and enforcement of the national policies;
6.4 All stakeholders are encouraged to conduct activities to increase sanitation awareness and demand generation for sanitation; the province, city or municipal health offices may provide technical assistance to the different stakeholders to roll-out sanitation awareness and marketing activities;
6.5 All building construction upon securing building permits are required to include sanitary toilets and other sanitary provisions when necessary, in their building plan and shall be subject for sanitary inspection;
4. Develop and recommend local policies and ordinances which defines its strategies and stipulates penalties and fines for violations for open defecation and other unsanitary behaviors affecting public health;
5. Allocate funds to scale-up sanitation until all households have sanitary toilets; and shall provide regular fund thereafter to sustain sanitation and sanitation related projects which includes IECs, BCC, policy development, and the like based on the City/Municipal Sanitation Action Plan; Barangays through the recommendation of the BLHB shall also allocate funds annually based from the Barangay Sanitation Plan for the improvement and sustainability of sanitation status in their localities;
6. Shall ensure inclusion of sanitation program in Grass-root Participatory Budgeting and Planning;
7. Develop programs and incentive schemes to achieve universal coverage of their total household population having their own sanitary toilet facilities within a reasonable time frame as indicated in their sustainable sanitation plan; LGUs may resort to economic enterprise activities and may enter into an agreement to strengthen supply of sanitary toilet bowls and structures;
8. Shall also ensure the provision, operation and maintenance of adequate sanitary toilet facilities for men and women in public places such as public markets, bus terminals, public parks, public basketball courts/gymnasiums and business establishments. They shall also ensure adequate sanitation operation and maintenance of public school buildings;
9. Work with communities, other partners and households to create demand for sanitation improvement through health and hygiene awareness programs;
6.6 All private land owners are enjoined to allow construction of sanitary toilets by their tenants;
6.7 All business permits are subject to sanitary inspection in adherence to the goals and objectives of this ordinance and compliant to existing laws before its approval and issuance; 6.8 There shall be provision of incentives, recognitions to city, municipalities and barangays who will achieve ZOD as verified and declared by the ZOD- Technical Working Group;
6.9 Penalties will be imposed to any person and establishments violating this ordinance;
SECTION VII. STRATEGIES AND MECHANISMS. To achieve the goal and objective of this ordinance, the minimum strategies and mechanisms are hereby recommended:
7.1 Validation of Household and establishments.
There shall be a survey conducted by Barangay Health Workers/BSI/BNS to come up with the actual list of establishments and households with and without toilets every semester. The actual list shall be consolidated per sitio per Barangay using a standard form by the Rural Health Midwife/Health Service Providers and to be endorsed by the Barangay Local Health Board to the City and Municipal Health Offices through the Sanitary Inspector for validation and consolidation. The data shall become part of the RHIS.
7.2 Utilization of RHIS
To promote an evidence-based approach to budgeting and planning, the barangay, city, municipal and provincial health boards or health offices shall utilize the data to identify sustainable interventions to be included in the Grass-root Participatory Budgeting and Planning, City, Municipal and Provincial Investment Plan for Health. It shall also serve as the unique BCC material for officials, planners, and different stakeholders.
7.3 Behavior Change Communications (BCC)
7.3.1 There shall be conduct of meetings, consultations and education campaign on the effects of open defecation among establishments and households with and without toilet and to the general public. BCC activities, in coordination with the Public Information Offices, shall be spearheaded by the Provincial, City or Municipal Health Office; 7.3.2 All concerned government entities shall continuously intensify and integrate ZOD campaign on all government related activities; 7.3.4 There shall be a conduct of CLTS within the province especially among establishments and HH members without Sanitary Toilet; and SLTS in all public and private schools within province;
7.3.5 Encourage and engage all stakeholders in the campaign in attaining the ZOD goal;
7.4 Creation and organization of Provincial Zero Open Defecation Technical Working Group
For the purpose of carrying out the declared policy in Section 6.2, it is hereby established a Technical Working Group, hereinafter referred to as the Zero Open Defecation Technical Working Group under the Provincial Governor’s Office. The objectives, and minimum functions and responsibilities of the provincial ZOD-TWG shall be:
7.4.1 Objectives. The Technical Working Group shall have the following objectives: a. To establish the policy guidelines for the implementation of scaling-up sanitation including regulatory and institutional arrangements; b. To promote rapid expansion of sanitation coverage throughout Davao del Sur in partnership with different stakeholders; and c. To set provincial targets and directions that will guide city, municipal and barangay plans and programs to scale-up sanitation. 7.4.2 Functions and Responsibilities of the Technical Working Group. (classify into committee)
The Task Force shall oversee the preparation and implementation of provincial, city and municipal sustainable sanitation management plans and prescribes policies to achieve the objectives of this Ordinance. The Technical Working Group shall undertake the following activities:
SECTION IX. DONATIONS Other stakeholders are also enjoined to augment resources for this purpose and donations in kind or in cash shall be received by the Provincial Government without requiring a Sanggunian Resolution allowing the governor to sign into deed of donation and accept donations. SECTION X. AWARDS AND INCENTIVES There shall be a monetary and non-monetary incentive/award to be given to city, municipalities or barangays who achieved the ZOD. The Provincial Health Office shall recommend to the ZOD-TWG to be approved by the Provincial Local Health Board incentive system for this purpose. SECTION XI. SANITARY PERMIT/CERTIFICATION In adherence to the goal of the province to decrease morbidity and mortality from food and water borne diseases, a strict compliance to the rules and guidelines for eradication of open defecation requires that issuance of Sanitary Permit of Certification is prerequisite to the issuance of business or occupancy permit to entities or households in the municipality. SECTION XII. MONITORING AND EVALUATION 12.1 There shall be an evaluation and/or verification in semestral basis or as needed to be conducted and consolidated by the Provincial Health Office. This shall be forwarded to the Provincial ZOD-TWG for the purpose of monitoring and assessment of the strategies and mechanism in eradicating open defecation; provision of recommendations, plans, activities and budgeting. 12.2 Sanitation Monitoring and evaluation tool shall be utilized to improve implementation and tracking of the Provincial Sanitation Deliverables. 12.3 ZOD declaration guideline. The City, Municipalities and the province shall come up with its own verification guideline based on the existing national policies if any. Incentives if any, shall only be provided by the province after a thorough evaluation of barangays using the ZOD verification tool. SECTION XIII. BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS There shall be at least Php 1,000,000.00 Sanitation Fund Annually to implement and achieve the goals and objectives of this Ordinance subject to availability of funds and usual government accounting and auditing rules. SECTION XIV. PENAL PROVISION Any person who violates any of the “Zero Open Defecation Ordinance of Davao del Sur” shall be liable to the penalties of: 14.1 For individual household: o First Offense, the amount of Five Hundred Pesos (Php 500.00) OR 48 Hours Community Service o Second Offense, the amount of One Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (Php 1,500.00) or 120 Hours Community Service o Third Offense, the amount of Three Thousand Pesos (Php 3,000.00) with 240 Hours community service and non-issuance of Brgy. Certification/Clearance.
a. Prepare and update the Provincial ZOD_TWG annually;
b. Lead inter-agency implementation of the Provincial Sustainable Sanitation Program;
c. Develop and implement programs to provide technical and other capability building assistance and support to city, municipalities and barangays in the development and implementation of local sustainable sanitation plans;
14.2 For establishments, be it private or government agencies, schools, offices, institutions and all other public places, the fine of Five Thousand Pesos (Php 5,000.00) on the month the violation is committed, and the same amount shall apply for the following months until such violation shall be corrected and a recommendation for the revocation of its Sanitary Permit on the third violation.
d. Review and monitor provincial, city and municipal sustainable sanitation plans in accordance with its rules and regulations;
The implementing LGU shall retain 60% of the fine collected while the remaining 40% shall be remitted to the Provincial Government.
e. Develop and implement o provincial pro-poor sanitation program that will target to achieve zero open defecation province-wide and one hundred percent sanitation coverage of all households;
SECTION XV. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE
f. Validate sanitation practices using the ZOD verification Tool among city, municipalities and barangays that have 100% Barangays/Households respectively with sanitary toilet facilities;
g. Formulate and recommends the necessary education promotion, information campaign and social marketing strategies;
h. Spearhead the research and development of the knowledge and skills on technology, management and financing options for sustainable sanitations;
i. encourage community participation and other partnership modalities in the different areas of sustainable sanitation service delivery chain;
This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least two (2) local newspapers of general circulation and/or the posting requirement set forth in R.A. 7160.
j. Propose and adopt policy, standards, regulations and guidelines relative to the implementation of this Ordinance and other related laws;
k. Promote knowledge, standards, skills and proper hygiene behavior for appropriate and sustainable sanitation solutions in schools and in emergency situations;
l. Develop a program for the development, training and professionalization of sanitary inspectors in partnership with appropriate organization; and provide trainings and orientations among midwives/BHWs/BSI/HSPs; and
m. Facilitate the organization, registration and regulation of Sanitation Service providers.
SECTION VIII. ROLE OF THE CITY AND MUNICIPAL LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS. The city and municipal local government units are mandated to ensure that the goals and objectives of this Ordinance are substantially met; hence basic sanitation services are provided to their constituents. Consistent with the provisions of the local government code, it is hereby mandated that LGUs shall:
1. Establish the City and Municipal Zero Defecation Technical Working Group to be headed by the City and Municipal Health Officer or as designated by the LCE. This TWG shall be responsible for the development and implementation of the local sustainable sanitation plans and programs and shall recommend local legislation as deemed necessary;
2. Develop their local sustainable sanitation plans that respond to their local situation and priority needs and furnish the Provincial ZOD-TWG a copy of the plan for monitoring and technical assistance;
3. Work with different stakeholders as identified and service providers such as Barangay Council, Water Districts,
If, for any reason, any section or provision of this Ordinance is declared unconstitutional or invalid, such other sections or provisions not affected thereby shall remain in full force and in effect. SECTION XVI. REPEALING CLAUSE All ordinances, rules and regulations, or parts hereof, in conflict with or inconsistent with any provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. SECTION XVII. EFFECTIVITY
CERTIFIED TRUE AND CORRECT:
(SGD) MARIA LUISA C. VILLAHERMOSA Secretary to the Sanggunian
ATTESTED AND CERTIFIED TO BE DULY ORDAINED:
(SGD) MARC DOUGLAS IV C. CAGAS Vice Governor/Presiding Officer APPROVED:
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(SGD) DOUGLAS RA CAGAS, LLB, MBE, MNSA Governor MDN: Aug 18, 2020
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Republika ng Pilipinas LALAWIGAN NG TIMOG DABAW Digos City 16th SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN 29th REGULAR SESSION February 10, 2020 ORDINANCE NO. 20-32 ============================================================================================= Sponsored by: Honorable Anna Margarita A. Razonable, LLB PRESENT:
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Hon. Marc Douglas IV C. Cagas …. Hon. John Tracy F. Cagas, LLB Hon. Lani M. Gabutero, LLB Hon. Erwin S. Llanos Hon. Lanier R. Cadungog Hon. Carmelo R. de los Cientos III, LLB
ON LEAVE
Vice Governor/Presiding Officer Hon. Simplicio A. Latasa Hon. Anna Margarita A. Razonable, LLB Hon. Merlin B. Bello, LLB Hon. Victoriano P. Cadungog, LLB Hon. Mark Joel A. Gallardo
ON OFFICIAL BUSINESS:
(BCPC) member shall operate the ‘BahayPag-asa’. The team will work on the individualized intervention plan with the child and the child’s family.
o Hon. Arvin B. Malaza
5.) “CHILD ABUSE”or “CHILD MALTREATMENT” refers to physical, sexual, or psychological mistreatment or neglect of a child or children, committed by any person or by a parent or other caregiver.
6.) “CHILD IN CONFLICT WITH THE LAW” refers to a child who is alleged as, accused of, or adjudged as, having committed an offense under Philippine Law.
7.) “CHILD-FRIENDLY LOCAL GOVERNANCE AUDIT (CFLGA) refers to the adopted mandatory audit system aimed at generating information on LGU’s performance in delivering children and youth-specific social services in the community.
8.) “CHILD LABOR” refers to any work or economic activity performed by a child that subjects him/her to any form of exploitation or is harmful to his/her health and safety or physical, mental, or psychosocial development.
9.) “CHILD TRAFFICKING” refers to the recruitment, transfer or development of a child, and/or harboring or receipt of a child with or without the victim’s consent or knowledge, through legal or illegal means, fraud or deceit, violence, coercion, intimidation, abuse of position or authority, within or across national borders for purposes of prostitution, work, services, marriage or adoption and other similar arrangements characterized by forced labor, slavery-like practices of sexual exploitation.
10.) “CHILDREN IN NEED OF SPECIAL PROTECTION” refers to children living under circumstances which gravely threaten or endanger their survival and normal development as defined to include children in worst forms of child labor, neglected and abandoned children, street children, girl children, victims of commercial and sexual exploitation, victims of child abuse, children in situations of armed conflicts, children in conflict with the law, children which various forms of disabilities, and children of indigenous people.
11.) “CHILD-MINDING CENTER” refers to a workplace-related child care facility for children in the two-months to three years of age bracket with trained day care service providers.
12.) “CODE/ORDINANCE” refers to this Provincial Ordinance.
13.) “COMMUNITY REINTEGRATION PROGRAMS” refers to the programs established for the purpose of rehabilitation and preparing the child for reintegration into the community.
14.) “COMPREHENSIVE CHILDREN’S SUPPORT SYSTEM AGAINST CHILD ABUSE, EXPLOITATIONS AND DISCRIMINATION” refers to the coordinated program services and facilities to protect children against: 14.1 Child prostitution and other sexual abuse; 14.2 Child trafficking; 14.3 Obscene publications and incident shows; 14.4 Other acts of abuse; and 14.5 Circumstances which threaten or endanger the survival and normal development of children or as prescribed in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
ALL SP MEMBERS ============================================================================================= AN ACT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SP ORDINANCE NO. 04-107 AND SHALL BE KNOWN AS THE REVISED CHILDREN’S WELFARE CODE FOR THE PROVINCE OF DAVAO DEL SUR’ Article 1 TITLE, SCOPE, POLICIES, DEFINITION, STATE OBLIGATIONS Section 1. Title.– This ordinance shall be known and cited as “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SP ORDINANCE NO. 04-107 AND SHALL BE KNOWN AS THE “REVISED CHILDREN’S WELFARE CODE FOR THE PROVINCE OF DAVAO DEL SUR”. Section 2. Declaration of Policy and Principles.– The Provincial Government of Davao del Sur recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation building and shall promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social wellbeing. It shall inculcate the youth patriotism and nationalism, and encourage their involvement in public and civic affairs.
3.) “BENEFIT DANCE” refers to a dance in the locality where young girls and boys in the process are being commodified for fund raising purposes.
4.) “CHILD” refers to a person below the age of 18 years or over 18 years old who, on account of some physical, psychological, mental or emotional disability, cannot fully protect themselves against abuse, exploitation or discrimination.
o Hon. Bae Norma O. Rivera Hon. Jose Nelson Z. Sala Sr. o Hon. Oscar Jr. H. Bucol
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15.) “COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN” refers to the coordinated program of services and facilities outlined in Section 3 Republic Act No. 6972 providing for the establishment of a day care center in every barangay and as prescribed by the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
16.) “COUNCIL” refers to the Davao del Sur Provincial Council for the Protection of Children(DSPCPC).
(b) It shall also be the policy of the Province of Davao del Sur to serve the welfare of children which shall be the paramount consideration in all actions concerning them consistent with local autonomy and in adherence to the principle of “Best Interest of the Child” as enunciated in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of a Child. (c) It shall also be the policy of the Province of Davao del Sur to adhere to the generally accepted principles of international law.
17.) “DAY CARE” refers to the provision of substitute parental care and stimulating activities for the total development of children zero to five (0-5) years old when their parents are unable to take care of them during part of the day because of work and some other situation.
18.) “DAY CARE OR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER” refers to a facility where day care services are provided by an accredited day care worker particularly for children in the three-to-five (3-5) year age
(d) It shall likewise be the policy of the Province of Davao del Sur to undertake the holistic protection and development of all children together with national government agencies and non-governmental organizations concerned.
19.) “DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS” refers to the rights of a child to education to develop her or his personality, talents and mental and physical abilities to the fullest extent. These also include participation in cultural activities, access to appropriate and relevant information, and opportunities for rest, play and leisure.
20.) “DIVERSION PROGRAMS” refers to programs that a child in conflict with the law is required to undergo after he/she is found responsible for an offense, without resorting to formal court proceedings.
21.) “INTERVENTION” refers to a series of activities which are designed to address issues that caused the child to commit an offense. It may take the form of an individualized treatment program which may include counseling, skills training, education and other activities that will enhance his/her psychological, emotional and psycho-social well-being.
22.) “JUVENILE JUSTICE” refers to the legal procedure applied to children in conflict with the law starting from initial contact of the child up to the reintegration of the child to the family and community.
23.) “JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM” refers to all proceedings starting from initial contact, including diversion proceedings, court proceedings and after the filing of the proper information and until disposition of the case involving children in conflict with the law.
24.) “PROVINCE” refers to the Province of Davao del Sur or the Provincial Government of Davao del Sur.
25.) “LGU”/”LGUs” refers primarily to the component city, municipalities and barangays under the territorial jurisdiction of Davao del Sur .
26.) “PROTECTION RIGHTS” refers to those rights protecting the child from all forms of abuses and discrimination such as protection from cruelty, torture, arbitrary separation from family, abuses in the justice and penal system, involvement in armed conflict, child labor, drug abuse, sexual abuse, and exploitation.
(a) It shall hereby be declared the policy of the Province of Davao del Sur that the rights of children to their survival, protection, development and participation be effectively promoted, fully enhanced and institutionalized, within the framework of advancing general welfare in furtherance of integrated, sustainable and equitable development.
(e) The Province of Davao del Sur shall ensure that the programs aimed at the achievement of goals for the survival, development, protection and participation of children must be given priority when resources are allocated. Every effort shall be made by the Provincial Government of Davao del Sur to ensure that such programs are advanced and allocations therefor sufficient, even in times of economic austerity and structural adjustments. Section 3. Purposes. – This Code is hereby enacted for the purpose of carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the State, through the Provincial Government in accordance with Paragraph 2 of Article XV of the Philippine Constitution and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child(UNCRC), particularly: a.) To ensure the protection of children against all forms of abuse and exploitation; b.) To advocate for children’s rights and promote their welfare and development; c.) To ensure that children’s rights are given priority attention both in government and civil society; d.) To improve the quality of life of children to enable them to fully develop their potentials and participate in community life and nation building. Section 4. All Proceedings to be conducted in the Best Interest of the Child. – Proceedings before any authority shall be conducted in the best interest of the child. All doubts in the implementation and interpretation of the provisions of this Code shall be resolved by taking into consideration the best interest of the child. Section 5. Participation of the Child. – All proceedings before any authority shall be conducted in a manner which allows children to fully participate and to express themselves freely. Participation of children in program and policies formulation and implementation related with children’s concerns shall be ensured by the Province, concerned government agencies or LGU’s respectively.
Section 6. Definition of Terms. – The following terms used in this Ordinance shall be defined as follows:
1.) “ANTI-SOCIAL RELATED ACTIVITIES” refers to those acts against property, chastity and person which include but not limited to the following:
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6
Petty crimes such as snatching, shoplifting, misrepresentation; Using and pushing prohibited drugs, selling illegal or lewd reading materials; Pimping for prostitutes and sexual perversions, doing or participating in obscene shows; Gambling of any form; Rape and incest; and Any other circumstances as defined in the existing laws.
2.) “BAHAY PAG-ASA” refers to a 24-hour child caring institution established, funded and managed by local government units (LGU’s) and licensed and/or accredited nongovernment organization (NGOs) providing short-term residential care for children in conflict with the law who are above fifteen (15) but below eighteen (18) years of age and who are awaiting court disposition of their case or transfer to other agencies or jurisdiction.
Part of the features of a ‘BahayPag-asa’ is an intensive juvenile intervention and support center. This will cater to children in conflict with the law in accordance with Section 20, 20-A and 20-B of Republic No. 10630. A multi-disciplinary team composed of a social worker, a psychologist/mental health professional, a medical doctor, and educational/guidance counselor and a Barangay Council for the Protection of Children
27.) “PARTICIPATION RIGHTS” refers to the child’s rights to participate in matters that affect him or her most by providing all appropriate venues where he or she can express his or her opinions freely and to have these opinions taken into account, involvement in decision-making and a consultative process, freedom of association and peaceful assembly, including the following: 27.1. Every child has the right to be provided the opportunity to be heard in any judicial and administrative proceedings affecting him or her, either directly, or through a representative or an appropriate body, in a manner consistent with the procedural rules of the national law;
27.2. Every child has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion, subject to appropriate parental guidance;
27.3. Every child has the right to freedom of statement. This right shall include freedom to seek, receive and impart information and responsible ideas of all kinds;
27.4. Every child has the right to express his or her opinions freely and to have these opinions taken into account in any matter or procedure affecting him or her; and
27.5. Every child has a right to privacy and shall be protected against unlawful interference with such privacy, family, home or correspondence, and to unlawful attacks against his or her honor and reputation.
28.) “PROVINCIAL INTER-AGENCY MONITORING TASK FORCE” refers to the task force under the organization of the Council as provided under DILG Memorandum Circular 2008-126 dated August 21, 2008
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29.) “SPECIAL CHILDREN” or “CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS” refers to children with either physical, psychological or mental disability or condition, whether congenital or acquired after birth. Article 2 RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE CHILD
Section 7. Rights of the child a.
Every child is entitled to survival, development, protection and participation rights without distinction as to legitimacy, race, sex, social status, religion, political antecedents, and other factors.
b.
Every child has the right to be born well, endowed with the dignity and worth of a human being from the moment of his or her conception; Every child has the right to a wholesome family life that will provide him/her with love, care, and understanding, guidance and counselling, and moral and material security. The dependent or abandoned child shall be provided with the nearest substitute of a home.
c. d.
Every child has the right to a balanced diet, adequate clothing, sufficient shelter, proper medical attention, and all the basic physical requirements of a healthy and vigorous life. Every child has the right to a well-rounded development of her/his personality to the end that she or he may become a happy, useful, and active member of society specifically:
(1) The gifted child shall be given the opportunity and encouragement to develop her/his special talents;
(2) The emotionally disturbed or socially maladjusted child shall be treated with sympathy and understanding, and shall be entitled to treatment and competent care; and
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Section 14. Role of Women.– Women In their various roles play a critical role in the well-being of children. Efforts for the enhancement of women’s status and their roles in development must begin with girl children. The enhancement of the status of women and their equal access to education, training, credit, reproductive health, and other extension services constitute a valuable contribution to a nation’s social and economic development. Section 15. Role of Fathers. – Fathers play a vital role in their children’s lives. Policies and legislation shall be enacted and programs shall be designed and implemented for the inclusion of their critical role. Fathers shall be equally responsible in the rearing and nurturing of the children in the home and be their role models. Section 16. Role of Educational Institutions.–Educational institutions shall work together with parents, community organizations and agencies concerned with the activities of children and youth, Educational institution shall incorporate into their curriculum a subject on the rights and responsibilities of children, subject to guidelines set by the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). Section 17. Role of Mass Media.– The mass media shall be aware of their extensive social role and responsibility, as well as their influence, in communications relating to children. They should use their power to protect the rights of children by relaying consistent messages through balanced and responsible reporting. Special attention should be given to effective anti-drug awareness campaigns, premarital sex prevention and delinquency prevention.
Confidentiality must always be observed in the reporting and handling of child abuse and related cases involving children.
In all publicity concerning children, the best interest of the child shall be primordial concern. Any undue inappropriate and sensationalized publicity of any case involving a child is considered a violation of the rights of the child. Publication of the details regarding the circumstances of case shall not be reported to prevent publication of details of violence.
The mass media shall be encouraged:
(3) The physically or mentally disabled child shall be given treatment, education and care required by her/his particular condition.
1. To ensure that children have access to information and material from a diversity of national and international sources;
e. Every child has the right to be brought up in an atmosphere or morality and rectitude for the enrichment and the strengthening or her/his character;
2. To portray the positive contribution of children to society; and
3. To disseminate information on the existence of services, facilities and opportunities for children in society.
f.
Every child has the right to grow up as a free individual in an atmosphere of peace, understanding, tolerance, and universal sisterhood/brotherhood, and with the determination to contribute her/his share in the building of a better world;
g.
Every child has the right quality to education. Primary education must be compulsory and higher education must be available and accessible to all on the basis of capacity by every appropriate means. The education of the child must be directed to:
(1) The development of the child’s personality, talents and mental and physical abilities to the fullest extent; (2) The preparation of the child for responsible adult in life in a free society; (3) The development of respect for the child’s parents, her/his cultural identity, language and values, and the cultural background and values of others; and (4) The development of respect for the natural environment.
h.
Every child has the right to full opportunities for sale and wholesome recreation and activities, individuals as well as social, for the wholesome use of her/his leisure hours; and
i.
Every child has the right to live in a community and a society that can offer him or her an environment free from pernicious influences and conducive to the promotion of her or his health and the cultivation of her/his desirable traits and attributes.
Section 8. Responsibilities of the Child.– Every child, regardless of the circumstances of birth, sex, religion, social status, political antecedents and other factors shall
Section 18. Role of the Province and the Local Government Units.– The Province and each LGU shall come up with the comprehensive programs for children and allocate appropriate budgets to ensure their implementations. The Province and each LGU shall ensure the establishment of child minding and child development center in their respective locality. Section 19. Role of Local Council for the Protection of Children. – A Local Council, in addition to its existing duties and functions, shall coordinate with the assist the Province and the LGU, respectively, in coming up with the comprehensive programs for children and shall be the primary body to oversee the implementation of such programs. Section 20. Role of the Sangguniang Kabataan.– The Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) shall be tapped to actively involve itself in the formulation and implementation of prevention and protection programs in the community. It shall coordinate with the Local Council of the Protection of Children for this purpose. Article 4 PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR CHILDREN A. Comprehensive Programs for Children Section 21. Comprehensive Programs for Children.– The cities, municipalities and barangays shall formulate a comprehensive programs for children covering at least three-year period or as often as may be appropriate under the circumstances. Such programs shall include survival, development, participation, protection rights, and programs for children, and shall emphasize prevention of children’s rights to violations to include prevention of child abuse, worst form of child labor, juvenile delinquency, drug addiction, and other children’s concerns.
a.
Strive to lead an upright and virtuous life in accordance with the tenets of his/her religion, the teaching of his or her elders and mentors, and the bidding of a clean conscience;
b.
Love, respect and obey his/her parents, and cooperate with them in the strengthening of the family;
c.
Extend to his/her brothers and sisters, love, thoughtfulness, and helpfulness, and endeavor with them to keep the family harmonious and united;
d.
Exert his/her utmost to develop his/her potentials for service, particularly by undergoing a formal education suited to his/her abilities, in order that he/she may become as asset to himself or herself and to society.
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Respect not only his/her elders but also the customs and traditions of his/her people, the memory of his/her people’s hero, the duty constituted authorities, the laws of the country, and the principles and institutions of democracy;
Section 23. Process of Formulating Comprehensive Children’s Programs.– The process in the coming up of Comprehensive Children’s Programs shall be participatory and consultative. The Province and the LGUs, in coordination of their respective local council for the protection of children, shall call on all sectors concerned particularly, child-focused institutions, NGO’s, people’s organization, youth organizations, child’s council, educational institutions and government agencies involved in children’s concern. The Provincial Social Welfare Development Office and Provincial Health Office, shall spearhead and shall participate in the planning process.
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Actively participate in civic affairs and promotion of the general welfare, recognizing that it is the youth who will eventually be called upon to discharge the responsibility of leadership in shaping the nation’s future, and
The Province and the LGU’s should see to it that the children themselves participate in the formulation, development and implementation of theses program, particularly in the identification needs.
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Help in the observance of individual human rights, the strengthening of freedom everywhere, the fostering of cooperation among nations in the pursuit of their common aspiration for unity and prosperity, and the furtherance of world peace.
Section 24. The Community Approach.– The community approach shall be given special attention in comprehensive program for children. This involves addressing community-wide issues and improving the overall environment of the neighborhood in order to prevent violations of children’s right through mobilization of human resources within the community. Volunteerism among members of the community to assist in the implementation of the programs shall be encouraged. Community-base services and programs which respond to the special needs, problems, interest and concern of young persons and which offer appropriate counseling and guidance to children and their families should be developed or strengthened where they exist.
Article 3 ROLES AND FUNCTIONS OF VARIOUS SECTORS Section 9. The Family.– The family is the basic and autonomous unit of the society responsible for the proper caring and rearing the children. The family has the primary responsibility of nurturing and protecting children from the infancy to adolescence. Introduction of children to the culture, values and of their society shall begin in the family. The parents shall have the right to the company of their children and in religion to all other persons or institutions dealing with children’s development, the primary right and obligations to provide for the upbringing. Section 10. Rights Under the Family Code.– Parents shall continue to exercise the rights mentioned in Article 209 to 237 of the Family Code over the person and property of their children. Section 11. Right to Discipline Children.– Parents have the right to discipline their children as may be necessary for the formation of their good character, provided it does not constitute child abuse. Parents may require from their children obedience to just and reasonable rules, suggestions and admonitions.
Section 12. General Duties of Parents. – Parents shall have the following general duties toward their children:
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To give them affection, companionship and understanding; To extend to them the benefits of moral guidance, self-discipline and religious instruction; To supervise their activities, including their recreation; To inculcate in them the value of industry, thrift and self-reliance; To stimulate their interest in civic affairs teach them the duties of citizenship, and develop their commitment to their country; To advise them properly on any matter affecting their development and well-being; To always set good example; To provide them with adequate support, as defined in Article 194 of the Family Code; and To administer their property, if any, according to their best interest subject to the provisions of Article 225 to 226 of the Family Code;
Section 13. Separation of Children from Their Families. – Every effort shall be made to prevent the separation of children from their families. Whenever children are separated from their families owing to force majeure or in their own best interest, arrangements shall be made for appropriate alternative family care or institutional placement, due regard being paid to the desirability of continuity in children’s upbringing in their own cultural milieu. Extended families, relatives and community institutions shall be given to support to help meet the special needs of orphaned, displaced and abandoned children. Efforts must be made to ensure that no child is treated as an outcast of society.
Section 22. Early Childhood Care and Development Programs.– The Provincial Government of Davao del Sur shall adopt and fully implement the provisions of Early Year Act of 2013 (Republic Act No. 104100) an act recognizing from age zero (0) to eight (8) as the first crucial stage of educational development and strengthening the Early Childhood Arc and Development System (ECCD)
Section 25. Periodic Review and Assessment of Comprehensive Children’s Programs.– The Comprehensive Children’s Program of the Province and the LGU’s, respectively, shall be reviewed and assessed annually in coordinated with their respected local council for the protection of children. B.
Programs to Prevent Children’s Right Violations
Section 26. Prevention Programs.– Prevention programs shall be important components of the Comprehensive Children’s Programs to be implemented through the local councils for the welfare of children, schools, youth organizations and other concerned agencies. These programs shall consist of three levels: a. Primary prevention– general measures to promote social justice and equal opportunity which tackle perceived root causes of children’s violations such as poverty and other forms of marginalization; b. Secondary prevention– measures to assist children who are identified as being more particularly at risk such as those parents are themselves in special difficulty or are not caring appropriately for them; and c. Tertiary prevention – schemes to avoid and prevent children’s right violation from happening again. In all three levels of prevention, official intervention should be pursued primarily in the overall interest of the young person and guided by fairness and equality. C. Other Proactive Programs
1. Parenting Orientation Courses; 2. Education for all; and 3. Sports 4. Health Care Section 27. Parenting Orientation Courses. a. Parenting orientation Courses shall be integrated into the curriculum of all high school in Davao del Sur subject to DepEd rules and regulations.
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b. Marriage license applicants shall be required to participate in Parenting Orientation Course with Gender and Child Sensitivity Modules, among other requirements, prior to issuance of marriage license by the Office of the Local Civil Registrar. The Provincial Council for the Protection of Children in close coordination with the Provincial Health Office, the office of the Local Civil Registrars, Provincial Population Officer, and other local government agencies shall formulate designs of the family planning seminar in compliance with this code.
c. Such course may also be incorporated in Parent-Teacher Community Association (PTCA) activities for the school year in elementary and high school levels.
Section 28. Primary Health Care.– The Provincial Government of Davao del Sur shall implement primary health care and nutrition programs for children through Provincial Health Office in close coordination with all member agencies of the Provincial Nutrition Committee. Section 29. Promotion of Primary Health Care Programs. The barangay health centers with the assistance of the Provincial Health Office shall implement the primary health care program and designate a barangay child health officer to monitor children’s health at the barangay level. To further ensure the implementation of this Section, the provincial Government of Davao del Sur through the Provincial Health Office shall take appropriate measures:
a. To combat disease and malnutrition within the framework of primary health care through the provision of adequate nutritious foods and clean drinking water, taking into consideration the danger and risks of environmental pollution;
b. To establish a comprehensive Parents Orientation Development Program which includes gender-responsive course on reproductive health, child health and child-rearing practices in the context of the Filipino psychology.
c. To monitor the full implementation of the Milk Code of the Philippines; and
d. To conduct massive information and education on infant and young children feeding with emphasis on breastfeeding and complementary feeding strategy.
Section 30. Child and Gender Sensitivity Training for Health Workers.– The provincial, city, municipality and barangay health workers shall be required to attend training courses on child and gender sensitivity to be conducted by organizations duly accredited by the Provincial Council for the Protection of Children. Section 31. Child and Family-Friendly Hospital.– All hospitals of Davao del Sur shall set-up child-friendly units include rooming-in facilities and pediatric-appropriate mechanism and gadgets.
Section 33. Educators’ and Health Professionals’ Training for the Special Program on Children with Special Needs.– A training program for educators and health professionals handling children with disabilities and special needs shall form part of the priority of the provincial government. Section 34. Program Framework.– The Provincial government of Davao del Sur shall ensure to the maximum extent possible the survival, growth and development of the child. This shall include the following:
b. The barangay officials and their barangay-level support systems, may call upon law enforcement agencies when there is an abused, neglected and exploited child who needs to be rescued from an unbearable home situation;
c. A barangay level of network of assistance from among the adults of the community for the total growth, development and protection of children;
d. Setting up of children development centers in every barangay;
e. Establishment of child-minding centers in Province;
f. Protect and promote the right of all children to quality education and shall take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all; and
Section 40. Objectives of the Crisis Intervention Center.– The Crisis Intervention Center shall have the following objectives:
a. To provide temporary shelter and basic services to abused children and women;
b. To network with non-government organizations and government agencies for the provision of the needed medical, psycho-social and legal services necessary in restoring/building the self-esteem of its client;
c. To encourage and build capacities of abused children and women to come into the open and pursue cases in court whenever they are ready;
d. To provide life skills and livelihood training to abused children and women while in the center to enable them to be productive member of society and as a form of therapy;
e. To provide livelihood assistance and placement to abused children and women who are ready to be reintegrated with their families and communities;
f. To conduct a province-wide education and advocacy program aimed at raising public awareness on the evils of child abuse and domestic violence, and a massive information dissemination on the rights of children and women; and
g. To link up with local government entities man dated to formulate and enforce legislation aimed at the protection of children and women for policy reforms and enforcement of laws.
Section 41. Organizational Structure, Management and Operations of the Center.–
a. The Provincial Council for the Protection of Children will formulate the organizational structure of the center depending on the need for its services;
b. The member agencies of the Provincial Council for the Protection of Children and other national agencies and NGO’s which have pledged support for the center will sign a Memorandum of Agreement for their commitment of service and/or resources to ensure the sustainability of the center’s services;
c. The center will be under the supervision of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office; and
d. The Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office and Provincial Council for the Protection of Children shall issue the necessary rules, policies, regulations and guidelines for the effective implementation of the programs of the center.
Section 42. Budget Allocation for the Crisis Intervention Center Operations and Maintenance.– The Provincial Government of Davao del Sur shall provide support for the construction, maintenance and continued operations of the crisis intervention center by appropriating specific funds which shall form part of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office’s annual appropriation. Article 5 SPECIAL CONCERNS Section 43. Prohibited Acts. – In addition to all acts defined and penalized under the Act No. 3815 as Amended (The Revised Penal Code), P.D 603 (The Child and Youth Welfare Code), Republic Act 7610 (Special Protection of Children Against Child Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act) as amended by Republic Act 9231 (An Act Providing for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labor and Affording Protection for the Working Child), Republic Act 9208 (Anti Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003), Republic Act 9262 (Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children), and other pertinent laws, administrative orders, executive orders and issuances involving a child, the following acts shall likewise be punishable:
a. Illegal Recruitment– Any recruiter operating in the Province of Davao del Sur shall be required to register with and secure a permit to operate/recruit from the Office of the Punong Barangay, with an undertaking not to recruit children.
b. Child Trafficking– Any person who shall engage in trafficking and dealing with children including, but not limited to, the act of buying and selling of a child for money, or for any other consideration, or barter, shall suffer the penalty as prescribed in the Article IV of Republic Act No. 7610.
c. Attempt to Commit Child Trafficking
g. Ensure that basic education shall prepare children to become mature and responsible members of society; with opportunities for a full and happy life.
Section 35. Day Care Centers.– Pursuant to Republic Act 6972 or the Barangay-Level Total Development and Protection of Children Act, Day Care Center shall be set up in every barangay in the Province of Davao del Sur. The number of such centers shall depend on the population level of the children and how depressed the barangay is as determined by the municipal council for the welfare of children in coordination with their respective social welfare office. The local government unit concerned shall pay for the day care worker’s allowance and honorarium. The local social welfare and development officer shall provide continuing technical assistance and supervision to the center services.
Section 39. The Province to Establish the Crisis Intervention Center. - The Provincial government of Davao del Sur, consistent with the spirit and letter of the Constitutional provisions and Republic Act No. 7610 mandating the protection against child abuse, exploitation and discrimination and likewise Republic Act 8505 mandating the establishment of a crisis center in every Province, City and Municipality and the appropriation of funds, shall endeavor to establish a crisis intervention center. Services of the center shall not be limited to abused children but shall equally cater to the other vulnerable sectors of society particularly women.
a. Monitoring of registration of births and the completion of immunization series of prevention of tuberculosis, pertussis, tetanus, measles, poliomyelitis and such other diseases for which vaccines have been developed for the administration to children up to six (6) years of age;
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They shall also not deny husbands/parents inside the delivery room during delivery of their wives/partners.
Section 32. Program for Children with Special Needs.– The provincial government of Davao del Sur shall make a periodic child-focused and child-specific comprehensive survey on children with disabilities in the Province as basis for a more systematic coordination of basic services for children with special needs.
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1. When a child below 15 years old travels alone to or from Davao del Sur without valid reason therefore and without clearance issued by the Provincial Council to the Protection of Children or written permit from the child’s parents or legal guardians.
2. When a pregnant mother, father or guardian executes an affidavit of consent for adoption for a consideration; or consent to, participates or in any manner causes the registration of the birth of such child in the name of another with or without consideration;
3. When a person, agency, establishment or child-caring institution recruits women or couple to bear a children for the purpose of child trafficking;
4. When a doctor, hospital or clinic official or employee, nurse, midwife, local civil registrar or any other person simulates birth or assists in the process for the purpose of child trafficking;
5. When a person engages in the act of finding children among low-income families, hospitals, clinics, nurseries, day care centers or other child caring institutions who can be offered for the purpose of child trafficking; or
6. When any person, authority, agency or institution who are witness to and fails to report transactions related to circumstances in child trafficking.
Specifically, the Day Care Center aims to help the child:
a. Become physically fit through proper care and nutrition;
b. Develop self-confidence, self-esteem and self-discipline;
c. Relate well with others;
d. Develop mental, intellectual, verbal and psychomotor skills;
e. Develop strong spiritual, socio-cultural and nationalistic values as well as positive attitudes towards the family, community and society and general; and
f. Be protected from all forms of neglect, abuse, cruelty, and exploitation.
The penalty prescribed in Article IV Republic Act No. 7610 shall be imposed upon the principals of the attempt to commit child trafficking under this Ordinance.
The center-based early childhood care and development shall be accredited using the Standards for the Day Care, other ECCD Centers and Service Providers as provided under Administrative Order No.15, Series of 2000 of the DSWD.
Section 36. Local Children’s Literature.– In support of the thrust for the socio-cultural development of children in Davao del Sur, the Province and the LGUs shall invest in the promotion and production of local literature for children and other relevant educational materials.
d. Pre-arrangement for Marriage – Pre-arrangement made by parents or guardians to marry off their children or wards. One manifestation of pre-arrangement may be when two (2) families meet to seriously talk about the marriage of their children to each other.
Section 37. Other Child-Friendly Facilities.– The Province and the LGU’s in partnership with NGO’s and civic organizations are also encouraged to put up and maintain other other child-friendly facilities such as but not limited to learning resource centers, reading centers, libraries, museums, parks and playgrounds.
e. Using Girls as Commodities in Benefit Dances– Organizers of benefit dances, persons facilitating or anchoring such benefit dances shall be penalized under this section of they shall use children as dancing partners for payment, fee, or any other monetary consideration to the organizers.
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g. Discrimination of Illegitimate Child– For schools to discriminate against illegitimate children as follows but not limited to the following;
1. Refusal to accept enrolment of illegitimate children in school by reason of one illegitimacy; and
2. Requiring marriage contract of parents as a requirement for enrolment of the child.
3. Children’s Month and Children’s Day Celebration
Section 38. November as Children’s Month. – In keeping with the mandate of R.A 10661 declaring the month of November as national children’s month, the local councils for the protection of children shall conduct child-focused activities for the month promoting the rights and responsibilities of Filipino children as well as obligations of the people and institutions responsible in ensuring the well-being of Filipino children. D. Crisis Intervention Program
Discrimination of Girl Children– Discrimination of girl children by prohibiting and depriving them of formal education by reason of their gender.
h. Expulsion by Reason of Pregnancy– For schools to impose a penalty of expulsion against a child who has complied with all academic requirements by reason of her pregnancy. Schools may impose any other penalty which shall be made applicable to both pregnant girl and her partner if he is also enrolled in the same school.
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Refusal to Graduate by Reason of Pregnancy– For schools to refuse to graduate a child who has complied with and is willing to comply with all academic requirements by reason of pregnancy;
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Refusal to Issue Clearances by Reason of Pregnancy– For schools to issue clearances to a child by reason of pregnancy;
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z. Curfew on Minors– For the protection of children below 15 years of age, they shall be prohibited from loitering around or sleeping in public places after 10 o’clock in the evening until 4 o’clock in the morning of the following day unless they are in the company of their parents or guardians, or unless they can produce a written consent from their parents or guardians as to their being outside home premises at such times.
k. Physical and Degrading Form of Punishment– Subjecting the child to physical and degrading forms of punishment such as, but not limited to the following:
1. Ordering or directing a child to kneel on salt;
2. Placing a child inside a sack or any container, or hanging him/her;
3. Shaving the head of a child;
4. Harsh whipping of the child with the tail of a stingray (pagi), stick, belt and other similar objects;
5. Stripping the child of his/her clothes;
6. Locking up the child in a cabinet or aparador or any enclosed structure;
7. Tying up the child or otherwise detaining him/her;
8. Throwing objects such as but not limited to erasers, chalk, books and notebooks at the child;
9. Pulling the hair of the child;
10. Making the child stand under the heat of the sun except when the same is done under the National Service Training Program;
11. Exposing the child to be bitten by ant;
12. Child Pornography; and
13. Cyber-bullying
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Punishing/Enticing Minors to Live-In Arrangements– The parents to entice, encourage and/or push their children to live together with any person as husband and wife in exchange for money or any other consideration.
m. Sexual Exploitation of Minors– Sexual exploitation of children by a parent, a y person, foreigner or otherwise using of any mode of ICT, social media and internet. Consorting with children in any sexual or lascivious conduct, or public display of sexual or lascivious conduct involving children shall be considered prima facie evidence of sexual exploitation.
n. Entry, Selling and Distribution of Pornographic Materials– Selling, distributing or showing of pornographic materials to children, possessing, selling, distributing or showing pornographic materials in places where children are present. There is a prima facie evidence of violation of this section when the act is done in the presence of a child.
o. Selling Liquor, Cigarettes, Rugby and Other Addicting Substances to a Child – It shall be unlawful for any person to sell liquor, cigarette, rugby or any addicting substance to a child.
p. Smoking in Enclosed Places and Public Conveyances– Smoking in any enclosed place or public conveyance.
q. Recruitment of children as laborers in pyrotechnic industries, illegal fishing, sugar plantation, and other worst forms of child-labor practices.
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s. Allowing or including children/infants to smoke, drink alcoholic beverages, use or possess illegal drugs, and use or possess any deadly weapon. Any adult who has in his company a child who smokes, drinks, use or possess illegal drug, or use or possess deadly weapon shall be presumed guilty of this provision.
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u. Failure to provide possible medical; and educational opportunities to a child living in a house other than his own home or to a child working as a household helper.
Using children in social and/or cultural activities where they are compelled to wear skimpy outfits and/or perform sexually suggestive movements.
Allowing any child below 12 years of age to drive or operate a pedicab/trisikad. The owner of the pedicab/trisikad driven/operated by the child is presumed to have allowed the child to drive/operate such pedicab/trisikad.
Prohibition on the Employment of Children in Certain Advertisements– No person shall employ children to model in all forms of commercial or advertisements promoting alcoholic beverages, intoxicating drinks, tobacco and its by products, junk foods, and violence, provided that promotion of food with “SangkapPinoy” seals constitutes an exception to the prohibition of this section.
A penalty equivalent of a whole day seminar on duties and responsibilities of children and parents shall be imposed to the parents or guardians of the violators of this provision. A 15-day community service as determined by the local court shall be imposed as penalty for secondtime offenders. A. Control on Exposure to New Technology Section 44. Control on Children’s Exposure to Video Games. – Commercial establishments renting out digital/ electronic video games to children during school days from 7:00 o’clock in the morning to 5:00 o’clock in the afternoon, shall be subjected to the suspension of their business permit for ten (10) days and to pay a fine of Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (2,500.00) during the first offense and, fifteen (15) days suspension of the same and Five Thousand Pesos (5,000.000 fine for the second offense. Confiscation of computer units and cancellation of business permit of said establishments shall constitute the penalty for the third offense. Commercial establishments catering to video games shall not be established within 100 meters from primary and secondary school campuses. Violation of this provision shall lead to closure of the business establishment. Section 45. Control on Children’s Exposure to Internet Cafes.– Internet cafes allowing children to view pornographic sites shall be subjected to suspension of the business permit for ten (10) days and to pay a fine of Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (P2,500.00) during the first offense and, fifteen (15) days suspension of the same and Five Thousand Pesos (P5,000.00) fine for the second offense. Confiscation of computer units and cancellation of the business permit of said establishment shall constitute the penalty for the third offense. B. Children in Situations of Armed Conflict Section 46. Protection for Children. - Children in situations of armed conflict shall be considered victims and shall be afforded full protection in accordance with the provisions of R.A 7610, Article X. C. Children of Indigenous Peoples
Section 47. Rights of Children of Indigenous Peoples. –
a. In addition to the rights guaranteed to children under this code and the Indigenous Peoples Right Act (Republic Act No. 8371), children of indigenous cultural communities (ICCs)/ indigenous peoples (IPs) shall be entitled to protection, survival and development consistent with the customs and traditions of their respective communities.
b. The Provincial Council for the Protection of Children in coordination with the local DepEd division office shall encourage and support the integration into the IP curriculum the Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices (IKSP) relevant to the needs and interests of ICC/IP children.
c. The delivery of basic social services on health and nutrition to ICCs/IPs should be given priority. Service providers in hospitals and other health institutions shall be culture sensitive in dealing with indigenous peoples especially children. They shall not be subjected to any form of discrimination and verbal abuses that degrade their dignity and self-esteem. Their traditional health knowledge, beliefs and practices should be respected.
D. Children in Conflict with the Law
Section 48. Establishment of ‘Bahay Pag-asa’.– As provided under Section 49 of Republic Act No 9344, as hereby amended under R.A No. 10630, each province and the LGUs shall be responsible for building, funding and operating a ‘Bahay Pag-asa’ within their jurisdiction following the standards that will be set by the DSWD and adopted by the Juvenile Justice Welfare Council (JJWC). Every ‘Bahay Pag-asa’ will have a special facility called the International Journal of Information Security and Cybercrime (IJISC). This Center will be allocated for children in conflict with the law in accordance with Section 20, 20-A and 20-B of R.A No. 9344.
v. Bringing of a child below 15 years of age to a public gatherings or any other situations which may expose the child to harm and danger.
These children will be required to undergo a more intensive disciplinary intervention program. The JJWC in partnership with, but not limited to, the DSWD, the DOH, the DepEd and the DILG, will develop and set the standards for the implementation of the multi-disciplinary intervention program of the IJISC. Upon institutionalization of the IJISC program, the JJWC will continue to monitor and provide technical assistance to the multi-disciplinary teams operating in the said center.
Then above acts which shall be punishable by imprisonment of not more than one (1) year and/or a fine of not more than Five Thousand Pesos (P5,000.00).
Section 49. Development of a Comprehensive Juvenile Intervention Program.– A comprehensive juvenile intervention program covering at least a 3-year period shall be instituted in LGUs from the barangay to the provincial level.
w. Child Prostitution and Other Sexual Abuse, Children, whether male or female, who for money, profit or any other consideration or due to coercion or influence of any adult, syndicate or group, engage in sexual intercourse or lascivious conduct, are deemed to be children exploited in prostitution and other sexual abuse.
The Province and the LGUs shall set aside an amount necessary to implement their respective juvenile intervention programs in their annual budget.
The penalty as prescribed in Section 5 of Republic Act No. 7610 (Child Protection Act) shall be imposed upon the following:
(a) Those who engage in or promote, facilitate or induce child prostitution which shall include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Acting as a procurer of a child prostitute by means of written or oral advertisements or other similar means;
The implementation of the comprehensive juvenile intervention program shall be reviewed and assessed annually by the Province and the LGUs in coordination with the LCPC. Results of the assessment shall be submitted by to the JJWC not later that March 30 of every year.
2. Inducing a person to be a client of a child prostitute by means of written or oral advertisement or other similar means;
Section 50. Rights of the Child in Conflict with the Law.– Every child in conflict with the law shall have following rights, including but not limited to:
3. Entering into a relationship with, or taking advantage of a child as a prostitute; and
a) the right not to be subjected to torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment;
4. Threatening or using violence towards a child to engage him/her.
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c) the right not to be deprived, unlawfully or arbitrarily, of his/her liberty, detention or imprisonment being a disposition of last resort, and which shall be for the shortest appropriate period of time;
d) the right to be treated with humanity and respect for the inherent dignity of the person, and in a manner which takes into account the need of a person of his/her age. In particular, a child deprived of liberty shall be separated from adult offenders at all times. No child shall be detained together with adult offenders. He/she shall await hearing of his/her own case in a separate holding area. A child in conflict with the law shall have the right to maintain contact with his/her family through correspondence and visits, save in exceptional circumstances.
e) the right to prompt to legal and other appropriate assistance, as well as the right to challenge the legality of the deprivation of his/her liberty before a court or other competent, independent and impartial authority, and to a prompt decision on such action;
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g) the right to testify as a witness in his/her own behalf under the rule on examination of a child witness;
h) the right to have his/her privacy respected fully at all stages of the proceedings;
(b) Those other persons who commit the acts as stated in Article III of Republic Act No. 7610 and shall be penalized according as prescribed in the same manner. x. Employment of Children– Children as defined in this Ordinance shall not be employed, provided, that:
(a) The minimum requirements as stated in Section 12 of Republic Act. No. 7610 shall be present; and
(b) The employer shall register the child to the Davao del Sur Council for the Protection of Children to enjoy benefits and other special protection as may be provided for by the said Council or any special office to be created by the Council tasked to formulate rules and regulations respecting the matter.
The Davao del Sur Council for the Protection of Children shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary for the effective implementation of this section.
Within thirty (30) days from the implementation of this Code, the council shall look into the various industries in Davao del Sur, i.e. bagoong industry, commercial fishing, furniture making, restaurant/recreational businesses, and others, to determine the existence, and to address the problem of child labor in Davao del Sur.
The Province and the LGUs, coordination with the Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), shall call on all sectors concerned, particularly the child-focused institutions, NGOs, people’s organizations, educational institute and government agencies involved in delinquency prevention to participate in the planning process and implementation of juvenile intervention programs. Such program shall be implemented consistent with the national program formulated and designed by the JJWC.
the right not to be imposed a sentence of capital punishment or life imprisonment, without the possibility of release;
the right to bail and recognizance, in an appropriate cases;
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the right to diversion if he/she is qualified and voluntarily avails of the same;
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the right to be imposed a judgment in proportion to the gravity of the offense where his/her best interest, the rights of the victim and the needs of society are all taken into consideration by the court, under the principle of restorative justice;
k) the right to have restrictions on his/her personal liberty limited to the minimum, and where discretion is given by law to judge to determine whether to impose fine or imprisonment, the imposition of fine being preferred as the more appropriate penalty;
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m) the right to probation as an alternative to imprisonment, if qualified under the Probation Law;
n) the right to be free from liability for perjury, concealment or misrepresentation; and
o) other rights as provided for under existing laws, rules and regulations.
in general, the right to automatic suspension of sentence;
Section 51. Guarantees under the United Nation Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC).- Pursuant to the UN CRC, every child alleged or accused of having infringed the penal law has at least the following guarantees:
a. To be presumed innocent until proven guilty according to law;
b. To be informed promptly and directly of the charges against him or her, if appropriate, through his or her parents or legal guardians, and to have legal or other appropriate assistance in the preparation and presentation of his or her defense;
c. To have the matter determined without delay by a competent, independent and impartial authority or judicial body in a fair hearing according to law, in the presence of legal or other appropriate assistance and, unless it is considered not to be in the best interest of the child, in particular, take into account his or her age or situation, his or her parents or legal guardians;
d. Not to be compelled to give testimony or to confess guilt; to examine adverse witness and to obtain the participation of and examination of the witness on his or her behalf under conditions of equality;
e. If considered to have infringed the penal law, to have the decision and any measure imposed in consequence thereof reviewed by a higher competent, independent and impartial authority or judicial body according to law;
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To have the free assistance of an interpreter if the child cannot understand or speak the language used; and
g. To have his or her privacy fully respected in all stages of the proceedings. Section 52. Duty to Inform Child of His/Her Offense.– The competent authorities are duty-bound to explain to the minor in a knowledge known and understood by him/her the consequences of his/her acts and/or omission. The minor’s responsibility for the commission of any felony shall be explained to him/her with a view towards counseling and rehabilitating him/her, and avoiding his/her contact with the criminal justice system and indemnifying the victim/s if there be any. Section 53. Intervention and Delinquency Prevention.– The Province and the LGUs shall establish programs for juvenile intervention and delinquency prevention to address issues that cause the child to commit an offense, taking into consideration the following:
1. Emphasis on the intervention or prevention policies facilitating the successful socialization and integration of all children with the family, through the community, peer groups, schools, vocational training and world of work, as well as through voluntary organizations; and
2. Due respect should be given to the proper personal development of children, and they should be accepted as full and equal partners in socialization and integration process
The Province and the LGUs shall comply with the guidelines prescribed in the National Intervention Program by the Juvenile Justice Welfare Council (JJWC) as provided for in Republic Act No. 9344 (Juvenile Justice Welfare Act of 2006) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations, in the formulation of its Juvenile Intervention and Delinquency Prevention Programs.
Section 54. Indigenous Modes of Intervention.– Indigenous modes of conflict resolution in harmony with international and national human right and child’s right standards shall be restored to and encouraged. The minor’s and his/her family’s active participation in efforts towards conflict resolution shall be optimized. The family shall be held answerable as well as exercise parental care and supervision over the person of the minor. Section 55. Prohibition Against Labeling.– In all conduct of the proceedings beginning from the initial contact of the child, the competent authorities must refrain from branding or labeling minors as young criminals, juvenile delinquents, prostitutes, snatchers, rugby boys or attaching to them in any manner any other derogatory names. Likewise, no discriminating remarks and practices shall be allowed particularly with respect to the minor’s class and ethnic origins. The officer violating this provision shall be administratively liable. Section 56. Evacuation of Children During Difficult Circumstances.– Children shall be given priority during evacuation as a result of difficult circumstances resulting from natural disasters and calamities, armed conflict, or other unexpected unfortunate occurrence. Existing people’s organization shall be tapped to look after the safety and well-being of children during evacuation operations. Measures shall be taken to ensure that children evacuated are accompanied by persons responsible for their safety and well-being. Section 57. Family Life and Temporary Shelter.– Whenever possible, member of the same family shall be housed in the same premises and given separate accommodation from other evacuees and provided with facilities lead a normal family life. In places of temporary shelter expectant and nursing mothers and children shall be given additional food in proportion to their physiological needs. Whenever feasible, children shall be given opportunities for physical exercise, sports and outdoor games. Section 58. Children and Family Psycho-Social Program.– It is important for the children and their families that they shall be part of psycho-social program. The Davao del Sur Council for the Protection of Children shall design a comprehensive psycho-social program for both children and their families affected by the difficult circumstance. Section 59. Prohibited Acts Against Children in Conflict with the Law.– Any and all acts and practices which are prejudicial and detrimental to the psychological, emotional, social, spiritual, moral and physical health and well-being of the minor shall be prohibited. Authorities shall refrain from employing threats of whatever kinds and nature and or abusive, coercive and punitive measures in dealing with minors. Such practices, whether committed directly or indirectly by persons in authority, their representatives or any other persons acting under them or in their behalf, such as cursing, beating, stripping and detaining minors in cells shall be dealt with administratively and criminally; Likewise, degrading, inhuman and cruel forms of punishments such as shaving the heads of minors, pouring irritating, corrosive or harmful substances over their bodies, or forcing minors to walk around the community wearing signs which embarrass, humiliate, and degrade their personhood and dignity and which harm them psychologically, emotionally, spiritually, morally, and physically shall be prohibited; No minor shall likewise be made subject to involuntary servitude in any and all forms under any and all instances by their arresting officers and or custodians. Designating and or compelling minors to act and serve as errand boys/girls, cleaners, or helpers is also prohibited; Any violation shall be penalized with imprisonment of not more than one (1) year and a fine of not more than Five Thousand Pesos (P5,000.00). However, if these violations are likewise penalized in any national, the penalty imposed in such nation shall be followed. Section 60. Intervention Programs, When Proper.– Where the parties and or the competent authorities decide that the child must undergo intervention program, such a program shall be formulated with the cooperation of the complainant, the child and the parents/guardian of the child, in accordance with the provision of R.A 9344 (Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006), its implementing rules and regulations, and other pertinent laws.
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Section 61. Factors in Determining Intervention Programs.– In determining the appropriate intervention and prevention program, the following factors shall be taken into consideration:
a. The circumstances of the child (e.g. Age, level of development, educational background, etc.)
b. Needs of the child especially if disadvantaged, i.e. street child, or child with mental of physical difficulties;
c. Family and social background of the child;
d. Influence of the family and environment on the growth of the child;
e. Ability and willingness of the parents or guardians to guide and supervise the child;
f.
g. Availability of community-based programs for intervention and prevention; and
h. Safety and security of the child.
Nature and circumstances of the offense charged;
Section 62. Intervention Programs. – The intervention program shall include adequate socio-cultural and psychological responses and services for the child. Intervention programs can include, but are not limited to the following; 1. Counseling;
2. Peer counseling and life skills training and education;
3. Provision of support to the family, e.g. parent effectiveness service, livelihood programs, skills trainings, etc.;
4. Referral to other agencies for appropriate services, e.g. education, health, skills training, etc.; and
5. Access to child and youth organizations in the community, such as but not limited to the Sangguniang Kabataan.
Section 63. Diversion. – The Province and the LGUs shall establish diversion programs pursuant to Republic Act No. 9344, its implementing Rules and Regulations and other pertinent laws, for children in conflict with the law who need to undergo diversion programs. Section 64. Designation of Officer to Handle Cases Involving Youth Offenders. - The Province and the LGUs shall designate local social welfare and development officers to handle cases involving youth offenders. These social welfare and development officers shall handle all cases involving children, family relations and domestic violence, and shall be required to undergo annual mandatory training on handling such cases. Section 65. Right of the Juvenile to Counsel.– From custodial investigation and throughout the proceedings, the juvenile shall have the right to be represented by counsel. The arresting officer, prosecutor or judge shall ensure that the juvenile is represented by counsel before proceeding with the investigation or trial. Any confession or admission made in any proceeding without the assistance of counsel shall be null and void. Section 66. Confidentiality of Proceedings and Records.– All records and proceedings involving children shall be confidential. The public shall be excluded during all proceedings and the records shall not be disclosed directly or indirectly to anyone by any of the parties or the participants in the proceedings. The competent authorities shall undertake all measures, including non-disclosure of records to the media, maintaining a separate police blotter for cases involving children and adopting a system of coding to conceal material information which will lead to child’s identity. Records of juvenile offenders shall not be used in adult proceedings in subsequent cases involving the same offenders. Section 67. Care and Maintenance of Juveniles.– The parents or the person liable to support the child shall pay the expenses for the care and maintenance of said child whose disposition of the case is institutionalization. The disposition shall include the proportion of support is such cases is not capable of paying the whole amount and the rest shall be paid by the local government unit maintaining such a facility. Section 68. Reintegration Programs.– The local government units are encouraged to implement reintegration programs for a juvenile who is released by the court. This is for the purpose of preparing the juvenile for reintegration to the community. Article 6 IMPLEMENTING MECHANISMS A. Local Council for the Welfare of Children Section 69. Creation of the Provincial Council for the Protection of Children. – The Provincial Government of Davao del Sur shall maintain the council for the children known as Provincial Council for the Protection of Children (PCPC) and coordinate with the NGOs and other concerned agencies in the creation and organization of the City/Municipal Council for the Protection of Children and the Barangay Council for the Protection of Children (BCPC) at the barangay level. This is in keeping with the mandate of the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) to coordinate the formulation, implementation and enforcement of all policies, programs, and projects relative to the survival, development and protection of children of the local councils. The PCPC shall ensure the effective implementation of the Philippine Government’s commitment to the Convention of the Right of the Child, World Declaration on the Survival Development, and Protection of Children, and the Philippine Plan of Action for Children(PPAC). It shall plan and implement programs and services for children by virtue of the Province’s and LGUs power and authority to plan and implement local socio-economic development plans, policies and programs.
Section 70. Composition and Functions of the Provincial Council for the Protection of Children (PCPC).–
a. Members of the PCPC shall include the following agencies/units or offices, and other agencies it deems important depending on the current specific situation/problems of the locality:
1. The Provincial Governor, as chairperson;
2. The Chairperson of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Committee on Women, Family, Senior Citizens and Human Rights, as co-chairperson;
3. The Provincial Planning & Development Coordinator;
4. The Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer;
5. The Provincial Health Officer;
6. The Provincial Agriculturist;
7. The Provincial Schools Division Superintendent;
8. The Provincial Prosecutor or his representative;
9. The President of the Provincial Federation of the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK);
10. The President of the Provincial League of Municipalities
11. Three (3) NGO representative;
12. A child representative;
13. The President of the Liga ng Barangay Council (LBC);
14. The Provincial Accountant;
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the law enforcement agency or to the BCPC concerned.
16. The Provincial Director of DILG;
17. The Provincial Director, Philippine National Police.
Section 78. Mandatory Reporting.– The head of any public or private hospital, medical clinic and similar institution, as well as the attending physicians and nurses, shall report, either orally or in writing, to the above-mentioned department or agency the examination and/or treatment of a child who appears to have suffered abuse within forty-eight (48) hours from the knowledge of the same.
18. The Provincial Labor and Employment Officer
19.
The Provincial Administrator, BJMP
20.
Indigenous People’s Representative
21.
DTI Representative
22.
TESDA Representative
b.
Section 80. Failure to Report. – Any individual who possesses knowledge of a possible child abuse and fails to report the case to the proper authorities shall be punishable under R.A 7610. Section 81. Immunity for Reporting.– Any person who is acting in good faith, reports a case of child abuse shall be free from any civil, criminal or administrative liability arising there from. There shall be a presumption that any such person acted in good faith.
The PCPC shall have the following functions:
1. Formulate plans programs and policies for children that are gender fair, culturally relevant and responsive to the needs of children from 0 to below 18 years of age;
2. Prepare annual work and financial plan (AWFP) for children for incorporation in the Annual Budget of the Province and the LGUs, respectively;
3.
4. Establish and maintain database on children in the province;
5. Recommend local legislation promoting child survival, protection, participation and development, especially on the quality of television shows and media prints and coverage, which detrimental to children, and with appropriate funding support;
Provide coordinative linkages with other agencies and institutions in the planning, monitoring and evaluation of plans for children;
6. Conduct capability building programs to enhance knowledge and skills in handling children’s programs;
7. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the children’s program and submit quarterly status reports to the Chairman, PCPC; and
8. Perform such other functions as provided for in the ECCD Law (R.A 8980) and other child related laws.
Secretariat support shall be provided by the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office. The secretariat shall be responsible for the documentation of proceedings of meetings and preparation of the reports and other necessary documents as needed by the Council and shall provide administrative and technical support services to PCPC.
c.
Section 82. Penalties.– The penalty for any violation of this Code, which is not penalized elsewhere in other sections of this Code or in a national law, shall be imprisonment of six (6) months to one (1) year and/or a fine ranging from P2,500.00 to P5,000.00. For first time offenders in cases not otherwise punishable under national laws where the offenders is the parent or teacher of the child or relatives within the fourth degree of consanguinity or affinity, if the offender admits the offense and is sincere and willing to reform, the foregoing penalty may be waived subjected to the consent of the child and the following measure imposed instead:
a.
Attendance in a parenting or any appropriate seminar;
b.
Community service of 10 to 15 days
c.
Counseling sessions;
d.
Family therapy; and
e.
Participation in appropriate training courses.
For offenses punishable under Act No. 3815 as Amended (The Revised Penal Code), P.D. 603 (The Child and Youth Welfare Code), Republic Act 7610 (Special Protection of Children Against Child Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act) as amended by Republic Act 9231 (An Act Providing for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labor and Affording Protection for the Working Child), Republic Act 9208 (Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003), Republic Act 9262 (AntiViolence Against Women and Their Children), Republic Act No. 9344 (Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006) or of any other law, the offended party and/or any party so authorized may file a complaint under the national law, and the penalty in such national law shall be imposed.
Provincial Inter-Agency Monitoring Task Force (PIMTF)
There shall be created an Inter-agency Monitoring Task Force to monitor and evaluate the functionality of the Council.
Section 79. Duty of Government Workers to Report.– It shall be the duty of all teachers and administrators in public schools, probation officers, government lawyers, law enforcement officers, barangay officials, and other government officials and employees whose work involves dealing with children to report of possible child abuse to the authorities mentioned in the preceding sections.
Failure to comply with pertinent provision of this code by the concerned local chief executive, members of legislative bodies and/or head of offices or bodies shall constitute dereliction of duty subject to penalties prescribed under the Local Government Code and other pertinent laws. Article 8
The Task Force shall be composed of the following:
Chairperson : Co-Chairperson : Members :
DILG Provincial Focal Person PSWD Focal Person PHO Focal Person PPDO Focal Person DEpEd Representative Academe Representative NGO Representative Interfaith Representative
The heads of the Agencies of the Provincial Level shall form an advisory group to oversee the activities of the PIMTF. The advisory group shall be chaired by the DILG PD and co-chaired by the PSWDO. Section 71. Representation of Non-Governmental Organizations in the Council for Children.– The Sangguniang Panlalawigan shall invite NGOs with child-focused programs for membership in the council for the protection of children, provided that these non-government organizations are duly accredited by Sangguniang Panlalawigan based on its criteria of accreditation. Section 72. Internal Rules of Councils for the Protection of Children.– The provincial council for the protection of children shall adopt their own internal rules of procedures and regulations to serve as guidelines for the members in the discharge of their official functions such as the organization’s structure, parliamentary procedure, order of meeting and quorums, discipline, and such other rules the council may adopt. Section 73. Child Representatives.– Aside from the youth representative from the Sangguniang Kabataan, a seat shall be provided for a child representative in the provincial, municipal councils for the protection of children coming from the Children’s Association as created under Article 6 hereof to represent children below 15 years of age. The local government councils should see to it that the child is able to genuinely participate in decision-making particularly in matters involving children’s concerns. Article 7
BUDGETARY APPROPRIATIONS Section 83. Appropriation for Children’s Program.– The local government unit shall appropriate funds as part of their annual budget for the implementation of children’s programs. The amount equivalent to at least one percent (1%) of the internal revenue allotment (IRA) shall be appropriated by the Province and the LGUs to implement the provisions of this Code and programs for children, drafting and publication of the IRR, training and orientation of stakeholders and dissemination of this to the general public. Said appropriation cannot be realigned or used for other programs or purposes other than what is herein intended. Local Council may organize fund raising activities to support their programs and projects. The utilization of funds shall be subjected to the usual accounting and auditing procedures. Article 9 FINANCIAL PROVISIONS Section 84. Review of Provisions.– This Code shall be subjected to regular review by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan in coordination with the various agencies and organizations who are partners in the promotion and protection of the rights of children, once every five (5) years, or more often as may be necessary. Section 85. Separability Clauses.– If, for any reason or reasons, any part or provision of this Code shall be held to be unconstitutional or invalid, other parts or provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect. Section 86. Applicability Clause.– All other matters relating to the impositions or regulations provided in this Code shall be governed by the pertinent provisions of existing laws and other ordinances. This Code shall apply to all the people within the territorial jurisdiction of the Province of Davao del Sur as well, and all persons, who may be subjected to the provision of this Code.
REMEDIAL MEASURES AND PENAL PROVISIONS
Section 87.Repealing Clause.– All ordinances, resolutions executive orders and issuances which are inconsistent with any of the provisions of this Code are hereby repealed and/or modified accordingly.
Section 74. Person Who May File a Complaint.– Complaints on unlawful acts committed against children as enumerated herein may be filed by the following;
Section 88. Effectivity Clause. – This Code shall take effect after its publication for three (3) consecutive issues in a local newspaper of general circulation.
a.
Offended party;
b.
Parents or guardians;
c.
Ascendant or collateral relative within the third degree of consanguinity;
d.
Officer, social worker or representative of a licensed child-caring institution;
e.
Officer or social worker of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office;
f.
Barangay chairpersons; or
g.
At least three concerned responsible citizens residing in the community where the violation occurred.
Section 75. Protective Custody of the Child.– The offended party shall be immediately placed under the protective custody of the Department of Social Welfare and Development Office through the local social welfare and development officer pursuant to Executive Order No. 56, series of 1986. In the regular performance of this function, the officer of the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office shall be free from any administrative, civil or criminal liability. Custody proceedings shall be in accordance with the provisions of Presidential Decree No. 603. Section 76. Confidentiality.– At the instance of the offended party, his/her name may be withheld from the public until the court acquires jurisdiction over the case.
(SGD) MARIA LUISA C. VILLAHERMOSA Secretary to the Sanggunian
Section 77. Reporting.– A person who learns of facts or circumstances that give rise to the belief that a child has suffered abuse may report the same, either orally or in writing, to the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office, to
ATTESTED AND CERTIFIED TO BE DULY ORDAINED:
(SGD) MARC DOUGLAS IV C. CAGAS Vice Governor/Presiding Officer
It shall be unlawful for any editor, publisher, and reporter or columnist in case of printed materials, announcer or producer in case of television and radio broadcasting, producer and director of the film in case of the movie industry, to cause undue and sensationalized publicity of any case of violation of this Act which results in the moral degradation and suffering of the offended party.
CERTIFIED TRUE AND CORRECT:
APPROVED:
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(SGD) DOUGLAS RA CAGAS, LLB, MBE, MNSA Governor MDN: Aug 18, 2020
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DOST-X Donates Face Shields to Mis. Occ. Frontliners MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL - As the community quarantine period repeatedly extended, the COVID-19 frontliners became more in need of Personal Protective Equipment such as face masks and face shields. In response to this, the Department of Science and Technology - Misamis Occidental distributed 50 pieces of Face Shields to LGUSapang Dalaga, and another 50 pieces of the same PPE to Calamba District Hospital on August 3, 2020. LGU-Sapang Dalaga serves as the border en-
trance to the province when coming from Zamboanga del Norte. The agency distributed a total of 266 pieces of Face Shields to different offices in the province. LGU-Clarin received 30 pieces, LGUBonifacio received 50 pieces, Dona Maria D. Tan Hospital in Tangub City received 86 pieces, and Mayor Hilarion A. Ramiro Sr. Medical Center in Ozamiz City received 100 pieces. LGU-Clarin, w hos e local official is actively implementing measures to prevent the spread of
Parenting especially for working moms By ROCHE U. BUDIONGAN
FAMILY life is changing and so too is the role mothers play at work and at home. As more mothers have entered the workforce in the past several decades, the share of two-parent households in which both parents work full time now stands at 46 percent, up from 31 percent in 1970. In economic terms, families with full-time working parents are better off than other families. It is important to note however that there’s a significant gender gap in how mothers describe their household’s distribution of labor. Mothers in two-parent households (regardless of work status) are more likely to report that they do more
on other items. Working moms have been the subject of much debate in the parenting arena. They are often criticized for not just being there. In fact, there is now lots of research which shows that a working mom can bring up healthy and well-adjusted kids. The research shows that it is not damaging and that there are in fact many benefits for the children. Children need to realize from an early age that women are not just domestic servants and that they may have a professional life of their own. Girls will learn that they need to think about a career rather than just getting married and having children.
Turnover of 50 pieces face shields to LGU-Sapang Dalaga with Mayor Donjie D. Animas.
COVID-19 in the community, is considered to be critical. LGU-Bonifacio, a border entrance from Molave, Zamboanga del Sur, also needs high attention. Both the Dona Maria D. Tan Hospital in Tangub City and Mayor Hilarion A. Ramiro Sr. Medical Center in Ozamiz City are the identified hospitals in Misamis Occidental that
accept COVID-19 related cases. Personnel from the two hospitals were grateful for the face shields received. Face shields distributed are DOST-Metal Industry Research and Development Center (DOST-MIRDC) products through plastic injection mold technology fabricated at the Die and Mold Solution Center, a facility within the DOST-
Students’ creativity
Readiness of Grade 1 pupils in the new normal
By PHILYN P. TAGLE Teacher III Patrocinio Elementary School
By FELY QUEEN L. MERCADO Teacher I Bongbongon Elementary School
IMAGINE is a word often used by educators to get their students thinking about the subjects they teach. Now, think of what a student would be capable of if his or her imagination is unlocked from the get-go. This is what Education 4.0 is all about. So much has been said about the Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR4.0) but the global Education 4.0 movement deals specifically with the subject of teaching and learning with fresh thinking, assisted by technologies for today and beyond. Some might refer to Education 4.0 as 21st-century learning or future learning but the things we do to prepare for
it, are more important than the terms we use to describe it. As leading futurist thinker Gerd Leonhard predicted, the next 20 years will bring more changes to humanity than the past 300 years. In Education 4.0 and IR4.0, this social phenomenon is known as a “disruption”. The nature of formal education has changed. It has already been disrupted. We understand that students from Gen-Z to Gen Alpha, learn differently from how we learnt 20 or 30 years ago. The question is: What are we, as educators, doing? Covid-19 is a curse, but it brings a cure for future learning initiatives.
FIRST, we have to prepare a new set of content that we can deliver online. Second, we have to master the use of learning management systems such as Google Classroom and video call apps like Zoom and Google Meet. Third, we have to unlearn what we have been doing for so many years, including using the Socratic method, and then utilize other methods of teaching appropriate for online platforms like discussion forums, chats, among others.As we go along, we experience problems like students having poor internet connection to none, the inability to call on students for recitation, cheating during examinations which is
very easy to do with some students sharing their answers with one another via Viber or Messenger or simply by text messaging, among others. They aim to enable Grade 1 to 12 students to attend daily classes by watching a direct-to-home broadcast (DTH) dedicated to transmitting live broadcasts of model teachers teaching daily lessons of their DepEd accredited grade level curriculum. Since the proposed system uses satellite signals, he explained that it will reach everywhere in the country and one only needs electricity, a television, and a receiver box to watch the classes safely at home.
ENHANCING DEVELOPMENTAL MOTIVATION TO SELF-PACED/ AUTONOMOUS LEARNING By LEAH ALLOU E. FLORES TIII/SIC OF BANGONBANGON ES
This Self-Paced or Autonomous Learning has multiple advantages aside from it is flexible in their time schedule and as to their learning styles and mental ability. As teachers and parents, we must help them develop their intrinsic motivation to this alternative learning modal. First the teachers should introduce some techniques in Enhancing Developmental Motivation. They must break the materials down into chunks. Do it without pressure slowly and
do it by part, one activity at a time; Second is reward your self- you can have some break right after every reading and activity. Do not rush in completing and to be done right away; Third is create a study routine. Establishing a best routine at your own paced. Let the child choose freely the most convenient time for them to learning better. Fourth is organize your time. The best time which is free from distractions. Teach them to be more committed in their studies.
Fifth is use a mind map to organize the information; Sixth is understand the topic rather than just memorizing facts. Seventh is study in short bursts. Eight, don’t expect to feel motivated all the time; Ninth is exercise your brain. You need to train your brain. Consistency and gradual progress. Involve your self in a simple way in exercising your brain that aligns to your interests, eating healthy food for your brain and have rest and recovery. Tenth is make learning active, not passive. We must integrate the new material/ knowledge to your
previous learning. Eleventh, schedule relaxation and lastly focus on the process, not the result. Enjoy the journey, do not be pressure. If you have completed your planned activities for that day, then congratulate yourself. These techniques are useful not only for our pupils, instead we can use or adopt these methods as teachers and parents. With this, we can assure that self-paced learning will be utilized effectively. As teachers and parents, we should assist/ help our learners to fully adapt and apply these techniques.
MIRDC compound. The fight for COVID-19 goes on and this calls for more continuing partner-
ship among government and private offices to end this pandemic. (Rogelyn C. Calago, DOST-X)
What does an administrative assistant do By Ma. ELENA L. GUANGCO Administrative Assistant II Division of Ozamiz
AN administrative assistant manages and assists in clerical and administrative duties. This is key in helping a business or organization run efficiently. A typical day normally consist of answering phones, transferring calls, taking messages, maintaining filing systems and databases both electronically and on paper, greeting clients or visitors, scheduling appointments, and drafting routine memos. If you have a high school diploma and basic computer skills, you have a good chance at an entry-level position as an administrative assistant. However, it is becoming more common to gain training, certifications, or earn associates degree in this occupational field.
Community colleges and technical schools offer classes in basic office and administrative skills and computer skills. Most employers give on-the-job training lasting several weeks. Secretaries and administrative assistants work in a variety of settings and have differing levels of responsibility pending their position and perform a variety of tasks throughout the day. This can very from company to company, however typical tasks include editing company correspondences, proof-reading documents for accuracy, basic bookkeeping, answering the phone, handling mail and faxes, using computer software or fax machines, or even operating video conferencing equipment.
Classroom management reimagined By JOY G. TAGA-OC, Teacher II Ozamiz City Central School Division of Ozamiz
PROMOTING student independence is key to creating productive online learning environments. Back to school planning has never been more different than it is now. Schools nationwide are preparing for multiple reopening scenarios from full-on remote learning to a hybrid approach amid health and safety concerns connected to the coronavirus pandemic. But teaching online is hard especially if teachers don’t have the training and support to do it. Many teachers can attest to that after schools unexpectedly closed and transitioned to remote learning as a stopgap measure last summer. Some struggled to keep students engaged
with online activities while others had students who were unable to participate because they lacked access to devices or an Internet connection. Teachers are also worried about managing a classroom virtually for a longer period of time. While the idea of classroom management which encompasses the techniques teachers use to ensure lessons run smoothly and encourage student independence hasn’t changed, facilitating it online is still a huge shift for many teachers. In fact, I noticed a lot of teachers have a hard time realizing that those structures they set up in the classroom to promote student independence can actually be transferred into the virtual world.
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Teachers get training boost from Globe’s GFT Program WITH schools forced to adjust to new approaches in instruction due to the pandemic, Globe has stepped in to help teachers remain effective under current circumstances and be able to deliver quality education even with limited resources available. Being a strong advocate of 21st century learning, Globe has lined up a modified series of training under its Global Filipino Teachers (GFT) program which covers topics delivered via webinars such as digital literacy, parental support on digital learning, responsible online behavior, effective
SELF-PACED MODULES FOR BASIC EDUCATION STUDENTS By LEAH ALLOU E. FLORES TIII/SIC OF BANGONBANGON ES
This Self-Paced module has its numerous strengths as mentioned by our Gana (2020) and on the other way, it has its limitations. It would cite some of its limitations, one is lack of interactions between learners and teachers. Second, learning can be monotonous. Third, Lack of self-discipline combined with procrastination. That is why supervision of parents or teachers is highly needed. Make sure that in engaging this self-paced module, the child is free from other distractions like gadgets because it can really hinder learning.
Fourth self-paced method requires cooperation. Teamwork is really encouraged between parents/ teachers. On the other hand, here are some checklist of Self-Paced Learning Module Design to mention some; First module must be adaptable to the characteristics of the learners, as to their cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Second, are learners who need remedial help identified before they start. As teacher, we should assure that our pupils are academically prepared. Assessing your pupils first. If the pupil’s needs refreshing,
then have it for some time before engaging in answering modules. Third, are learners allowed to skip ahead if they already show competencies in part of the topic being treated, As much as possible provide more activities to maximize their time instead of skipping the other competencies. Fourth, are low -level cognitive knowledge and psychomotor skills mastered before requiring higher level learning experiences and practical applications of subject content. Sixth are options provided so that the learner may select learning experiences and resources? Seventh, are learners permit-
ted to encouraged. Out of these series checklist we can assure that selfpaced modules are really applicable and suitable to the type of learners we have. The main goal for this type of alternative learning modalities is meet the needs of our learner because it is learner-centered in nature. As teacher we must assess first our learners as to define their needs and much applicable to their level that you can really call it as self-learning modules that even by themselves it is understandable and would be less supervision or minimal from parents and teachers.
21st century approaches to early language literacy, and psychological first aid. Globe collaborated with Habi Education Labs, Teach for the Philippines and the Philippine Mental Health Association to ensure that the modules required are within standards of the Department of Education (DepEd) and are recognized by the National Educators Academy of the Philippines. These partnerships will help teachers in their journey towards improved mental and health awareness, and in gaining essential knowledge skills on digital and
blended learning as well as on functional literacy. GFT was launched over a decade ago to equip public school teachers nationwide with the necessary skills to efficiently integrate information and communications technology (ICT) in their teaching strategies and transform ICT tools into instruments of interactive teaching and online collaboration. “Our Global Filipino Teachers program is specifically designed to help our teachers meet 21st century standards in terms of See TRAINING, page 19
Issues facing online education
By JILLY-ANN J. ALCARIA Teacher III Minsacuba Elementary School
THE Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted the education sector globally. Classes have been suspended to enforce social distancing and educational institutions, from schools to universities, have shifted to online methods of teaching and evaluation. As the number of cases continues to rise, there is no certainty about when normalcy will be restored. This has encouraged some sort of a permanent tilt, if not a complete shift, to online education. A wholesale shift to online education is not just dependent on access to devices and the internet. It is also
about nuances. For instance, shifting to online methods can be far more difficult in humanities than engineering, or in government institutions than in private ones. It is hard to get excited about any educational technologies during COVID-19. Mostly, we all are looking forward to getting back to campus. If COVID-19 has taught us anything, it has shown us the limitations of technology-mediated learning. There is simply no substitute for educators and learners (professors and students) sharing the same physical space for much of what we do in higher education. I think that we will learn a great deal from this experience.
Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT – 10th JUDICIAL REGION Branch 42, Medina, Misamis Oriental -oOoIN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF THE MINOR KHRYZXIANNE ADRIELLE NERI ABAC AND PETITION FOR CHANGE OF HER NAME TO KHRYZXIANNE ADRIELLE NERI WASIL,
F.C. SP. PROC. CASE NO. 016-M FOR: ADOPTION and PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
SPOUCE ALLIEN PAUL PENDON WASIL and MARY KHRISTINE ANGELIE A NERI-WASIL, Petitioners. x----------------------------------------------------------/ ORDER On June 11, 2020, Petitioners SPOUSES ALLEN PAUL PENDON WASIL & MARY KHRYSTINE ANGELIE A. NERI-WASIL, through their counsel Atty. Margie Lustre Luma-ad, filed a Petition for the Adoption of Minor KHRYZXIANNE ADRIELLE NERI ABAC who shall thereafter be known as KHRYZXIANNE ANDRIELLE NERI WASIL, if the petition is granted. Since the petition and its attachments are substantially sufficient in form and substance, the petition shall be heard on November 25, 2020 at 8:30 o’clock in the morning. At petitioners’ expense, let a copy of this Order be published before the date of hearing at least once a week for 3 consecutive weeks in MINDANAO DAILY, a newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Misamis Oriental which had been granted accreditation in this jurisdiction. Pursuant to Sention 12(5) of A.M No. 02-6-02-SC (Rule on adoption), Court Social Worker Ms. AIDELIZA JUSON LUMBATAN is hereby ordered to prepare and submit the Child Study Report and HOME Study Report before the hearing date, and to submit the reports directly and only to the Court. Upon receipt of this Order, petitioners &/or their counsel should immediately coordinate with CSW Lumbatan for the preparation of the reports.
F.C. SP.PROC.CASE NO. 016-M, Sps. Wasil – Petitioners, ORDER, 07/23/20 … 2/2
So ordered. Done in Chambers on July 23, 2020 at Medina, Misamis Oriental.
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(SGD.) JUDY A. SIA GALVEZ Presiding Judge MCLE Exempt #VII – JRTCi 000134 09/02/19
17 Newly promoted DAR officers urged to empower agrarian reform beneficiaries FOR ADS PLACEMENT CALL OR TEXT: +63917-712-1424 • +63947-893-5776 E-Mail: mindanaodailynews@gmail.com
DEPARTMENT of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Secretary John Castriciones has urged its newly-appointed officers to give their best in empowering agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) by elevating their economic lives through agrarian reform. “In this time of the pan-
demic, our farmers are the last frontier of our society. That is why we need to serve them well by providing them with the necessary support services and empowering them with knowledge in farming and entrepreneurship,” Castriciones said. On Friday, August 14,
Education can help improve health
By JILLY-ANN J. ALCARIA Teacher III Minsacuba Elementary School
SYSTEMIC factors mean those on lower-incomes are being disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Tackling this inequity will involve reforming the way we think about, finance and deliver health, beyond solely healthcare. Investment in education and workforce development can play a large part in improving health through access to healthcare and healthy environments. We have reached a breaking point. COVID-19 has unmasked and amplified systemic inequities and failures in our society. Before the pandemic, global societal injustices such as structural racism and poverty made populations more vulnerable to disease. Driven by unequal access to education, employment, healthcare,
healthy food environments and active living opportunities, lower-income population groups have greater exposure to disease and health risks, and are far more likely to be exposed to diseases such as COVID-19. They are more likely to work essential jobs as delivery drivers, janitors, or gig workers, which precludes them from sheltering in place. Education and workforce development interventions can mitigate health and social risks in the long term by creating pathways into stable, well-paid jobs. Of note, growing skills and human resources for the pivot towards sustainable economies and societies could further address the planetary health risks we collectively face. As such, access to responsive education and training is an important human and planetary healthcreation system.
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three (3) newly-promoted and appointed officials of the agency was sworn-in via virtual oath-taking by Castriciones. The Secretary swore in Provincial Agrarian Reform Program Officer (PARPO) Sherwin B. Tubog and PARPO Abdullah M. Linog. He also swore in Mr. Vivencio P. Magno as Chairman of the Presidential
Agrarian Reform Committee Council (PARCCOM) in Nueva Vizcaya. In his speech during the virtual oath-taking rites, Castriciones told the newly appointed officials that he expects them to contribute to the task of pursuing and implementing the comprehensive agrarian reform program (CARP). “As DAR officers at the
provincial level, you are the eyes and ears of the administration when it comes to agricultural matters because you are the ones who have direct access to farmers’ conditions. Help me institute the necessary reforms so that we will effectively address the needs of those we serve,” Castriciones said. “You also have a vital role to play in promoting
our farmers’ interest and because of this you must respond with vigor to perform your job effectively,” Castriciones added. “Know that you will always have my complete support as long as you resist any temptation that will taint your character and reputation as public servants of DAR,” Castriciones said.
The COVID-19 learning cliff By PHILYN P. TAGLE Teacher III Patrocinio Elementary School
Perhaps the most jarring reality of the COVID-19 pandemic for families has been the sudden and dramatic disruption to all levels of education, which is expected to have deep social and economic repercussions for years — if not decades — to come. As thousands of students are about to start the school year virtually, at least in part, experts fear students may fall off an educational cliff — missing key academic milestones, falling behind grade level and in some cases dropping out of the educational system altogether. They’re also missing out on crucial social development that only comes from interactions with peers.
As many schools transition to online learning this August, some students will be able to log on consistently and attend classes with help from family and hired caregivers, in the biggest test of remote learning yet. Other students will have limited access to computers, internet and adult help to support their learning, likely exacerbating the stark divide in this pandemic’s disproportionate effects. Gauging where students are academically when they resume classes will be a challenge. Educators are more focused on tending to safety, food security and other pandemic-related trauma students are facing.
Davao City First District Representative Paolo ‘Pulong’ Duterte. (PNA file photo)
Pulong calls on Dabawenyos to pray as city marks ‘Kadayawan’ By CHE PALICTE
DAVAO CITY--First District Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte has called on Dabawenyos to observe this week’s 35th Kadayawan sa Dabaw Fes-
tival by praying for each other’s welfare. In a statement released Monday by the lawmaker’s office, Duterte noted that this year’s celebration is See PRAY, page 18
Republic of the Philippines PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON Provincial Capitol 8700 COMMITTEE ON AWARDS INVITATION TO BID THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OF BUKIDNON WILL SELL THROUGH PUBLIC AUCTION OF 1 CLUSTER CONSISTING OF SEVEN (7) LOTS OF UNSERVICEABLE (JUNK/SCRAP) SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT WITH A FLOOR PRICE IN THE AMOUNT FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY EIGHT THOUSAND FOUD HUNDRED EIGHTY EIGHT PESOS ONLY (P 528,488.00), LOCATED AT THE WATERWORKS COMPOUND ON AUGUST 20, 2020, 9:00 A.M., AT THE PROVINCIAL CAPITOL, MALAYBALAY CITY. Award shall be made to the highest bidder and must be paid in cash or Manager’s/Cashier’s check upon receipt of Notice of Award. The Committee on Awards reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waives any defects therein, which are considered advantageous to the Provincial Government. Public Bidding of 1 Cluster composed of seven (7) lots of unserviceable (junk/scrap) supplies and equipment is “AS IS, WHERE IS” basis.
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Dabawenyos are celebrating the annual festivity in from page 17 their homes because of the the first of its kind because coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. “We have witnessed Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City
JASMINE S. MACABANTOG CASE NO. R10-EV-TX 2020-07-2517
(2015-10-1269)
NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience 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 ONE (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on September 7, 2020 at 2:00 P.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 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). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 12th day of August 2020 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. (Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER MDN: Aug 18, 2020
Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City EDNA T. MEDEL
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EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE
not only the sacrifices of the Dabawenyos, due to Covid pandemic, but also the “bayanihan” (sympathy and service) we rendered to each other, especially to those who are in need,
“ the lawmaker said. Pulong also urged Dabawenyos to preserve the “culture” of discipline in the city, as well as respect for one another, and to always follow health protocols to
EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE
EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That the late SPS, EUGENIO TACASAN and BEBIANA VALLE who died MAY 15, 2016 and August 13, 2015, at Calatcat, Alubijid, Misamis Oriental and intestate which has her residence at the time of her demise, leaving certain of real property, which is more particularly described as follows with Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-1380, situated in the Municipality of Alubijid, Province of Misamis Oriental, containing an area of TWELVE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED (12,800) square meters, more or less, the Vendor desire to sell and the Vendee agrees to buy a portion of the aforementioned parcel of land with an area of THREE HUNDRED (300) square meters, more or less under LOt NO. 11586-A evidenced by individual sketch plan, filed by the heirs of SPS, EUGENIO TACASAN and BEBIANA VALLE, in favor of RONIE M. SALDIA and ESTELA N. SALDIA, per DOC# 110; PAGE #22; BOOK #111; Series of 2019, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. TIBURCIO M. PALASAN JR.
That the late SPS, EUGENIO TACASAN and BEBIANA VALLE who died MAY 15, 2016 and August 13, 2015, at Calatcat, Alubijid, Misamis Oriental and intestate which has her residence at the time of her demise, leaving certain of real property, which is more particularly described as follows with Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-1380, situated in the Municipality of Alubijid, Province of Misamis Oriental, containing an area of TWELVE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED (12,800) square meters, more or less, the Vendor desire to sell and the Vendee agrees to buy a portion of the aforementioned parcel of land with an area of THREE HUNDRED (300) square meters, more or less under LOt NO. 11586-B evidenced by individual sketch Plan, filed by the heirs of SPS, EUGENIO TACASAN and BEBIANA VALLE, in favor of RONILIE C. QUILANG, per DOC# 190; PAGE #38; BOOK #XV; Series of 2020, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. ANNE MARGARETTE JUSTINE M. CRUZ.
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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
Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City
Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late SPS. EUGENIO TACASAN and BEBIANA VALLE who died May 15, 2016 and August 13, 2015 at Calatcat, Alubijid, Misamis Oriental, at the time of their death left a parcel of land with Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-1380, situated in the Municipality of Alubijid, Province of Misamis Oriental, containing an area of TWELVE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED (12,800) square meters, more or less, the Vendor desire to sell and the Vendee agrees to buy a portion of the aforementioned parcel of land with an area of Six Hundred (600) square meters more or less under Lot NO. 11586-C evidenced by individual sketch Plan, and has been the subject of an EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, filed by the heirs of SPS. EUGENIO TACASAN and BEBIANA VALLE, in favor of KHEZIA ANN L. PACURIBOT and REYNAN U. PACURIBOT, per DOC #113; PAGE #23; BOOK #111; Series of 2019, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. TIBURCIO M. PALASAN JR.
BRYAN A. REQUINTON CASE NO. R10-NC-PA-TH 2020-08-2550
JOHN LANCELOTTE C. RASONABE
CASE NO. R10-NC-PA-TH 2020-08-2510
GERSON Z. BAGARES
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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 ONE (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on September 7, 2020 at 2:00 P.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). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/ PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 12th day of August 2020 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.
APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for the Issuance of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TH FREIGHT SERVICE on the route: WITHIN PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN REGION X ACCESSIBLE TO MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on September 7, 2020 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 local circulation. 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). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/ PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 17th day of August 2020 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.
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 REGION X ACCESSIBLE TO MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on September 7, 2020 at 2:00 P.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 local circulation. 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). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/ PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 12th day of August 2020 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.
(Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER
(Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER
(Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER
MDN: Aug 18, 2020
MDN: Aug 18, 2020
MDN: Aug 18, 2020
CASE NO. R10-EV-PUJ 2020-08-2507 (2015-10-1687)
contain the virus. The lawmaker also expressed gratitude to the indigenous peoples, Muslims, and Christians for their “continuous support to the local government and to the administration led by President Rodrigo Duterte.” In a radio interview late last week, Mayor Sara Z. Duterte said this year’s “austere” Kadayawan festivities will mostly utilize digital platforms in response to the current health crisis.
Kadayawan activities from August 17 to 24 will feature highlight events like Kadayawan Music Video Competition, Kadayawan in Retrospect, Best of Kadayawan Events Viewing Party, and other major activities that reflect bountiful harvest and the cultural diversity of the Indigenous Peoples here. (PNA)
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Republic of the Philippines Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Province of Lanao del Sur MUNICIPALITY OF MAGUING OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CCE-000_-2019 – R.A. 10172
Date : _________
In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-01, Guidelines in the implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1, series of 2012 (IRR OF R.A. 10172), notice is hereby served to the public that IMRAN MINODAR CABUGATAN has filed with this office, a petition for correction entries of SEX from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in his certificate of live birth at Municipality of Maguing, Lanao del Sur and whose parents MAMBUAY MONER CABUGATAN and SAADIYA PABLO MINODAR. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with the office not later than _________.
(SGD.) SORAIDAH B. TAHER Municipal Civil Registrar
MDN: Aug 18 & 25, 2020
Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City MARITES P. VICOY
CASE NO. R10-EV-TX 2020-08-2020 (2010-10-1062)
Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City NELSON SALDUA
CASE NO. R10-EV-PUJ 2020-08-2509 (2015-10-1065)
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APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUJ SERVICE on the line: RB : PIER TO MACABALAN – COGON MARKET and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on September 7, 2020 at 2:00 P.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 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). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 12th day of August 2020 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 AIRCON TAXI SERVICE on the route: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO ANY POINT IN REGION X and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on September 7, 2020 at 2:00 P.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 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). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 12th day of August 2020 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 SERVICE on the line: COGON MARKET TO BARRA and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on September 7, 2020 at 2:00 P.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 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). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 12th day of August 2020 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.
(Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER
(Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER
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(Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER MDN: Aug 18, 2020
Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City
Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City
Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City
Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City
Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City
Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City
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APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUB SERVICE on the route: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO KIBURIAO (BUKIDNON) and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on September 8, 2020 at 1:30 P.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 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/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). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 12th day of August 2020 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 PUB SERVICE on the route: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO DAMULOG (BUKIDNON) and vice versa with the use of SIX (6) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on September 8, 2020 at 1:30 P.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 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/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). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 12th day of August 2020 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 PUB SERVICE on the route: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO WAO (LANAO DEL SUR) and vice versa with the use of TWO (2) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on September 8, 2020 at 1:30 P.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 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/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). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 12th day of August 2020 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 PUB SERVICE on the route: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO DAVAO CITY via BUDA and vice versa with the use of NINE (9) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on September 8, 2020 at 1:30 P.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 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/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). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 12th day of August 2020 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 PUB SERVICE on the route: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO DAVAO CITY via BUTUAN and vice versa with the use of TWELVE (12) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on September 8, 2020 at 1:30 P.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 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/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). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 17th day of August 2020 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 PUB SERVICE on the route: BUTUAN CITY TO PAGADIAN CITY via CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY and vice versa with the use of FOUR (4) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on September 8, 2020 at 1:30 P.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 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/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). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 17th day of August 2020 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.
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country. “Our network roll out will eventually help Liloan to have more opportunities especially that it has begun to face the new normal with a headstrong attitude. The cell site will eventually help the students of Liloan face the challenges of blended learning in the new school year,” Agustin added. Despite the challenges imposed by its location, Liloan is one of the most advanced municipalities in the country. It was the first municipality to have its own online medical consultation to ensure less exposure and physical distancing is observed when its residents need access to doctors. Liloan aslo has its own online app to provide convenience to residents in transacting business with the municipality and in contract tracing of possible cases of COVID-19. It has been hailed as a model municipality in the country by a leading newspaper. With its partnership with Globe, Frasco says she expects Liloan to thrive even further in the future.
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power to stop the ecological degradation of the bay against illegal fishing, massive siltation from illegal mining and illegal logging and industrial pollution as industries are just treating the bay as their waste pit. We will now mobilize the thousands members of Task Force Macajalar to manifest our love and strong advocacy to save the dying bay. In the 90’s for ten years we had conducted nightly sea-borne patrol and had established coastal guard houses to protect the bay from illegal fishing and to stop industrial pollution. Then we would stage human barricades against the passage of some 50 logging trucks every night carrying illegally-cut logs passing the thorough fares of Cagayan de Oro from 1:00 to 5:00 o’çlock in the morning while the Cagayanons were fast asleep. Thru the people’s direct action, illegal logging had been stopped, The task now is to protect Macajalar Bay so that when hunger strikes soon, the Cagay-anons will have something to eat. As our tribute, we composed this poem: Will the bay which reign to give life Be now devoid of breath? The bay has always been like a mother to us, As we bountifully reaped its blessings. Fishing lies at the heart of our culture, the fisherfolk its careful guardians The bay is now facing a crisis, representing a danger to coastal people. Soon we will see a time when the unavoidable reality of hunger Will stalk the earth again. Then how heavily will the meaning of a single fish Weigh in our human heart! Pray sons and daughters of the Earth That the bay be restored to health! Join us!
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of health protocols, the Filipino people irrespective of social classes will not be only able to protect themselves from being infected by the COVID-19, but they can also prevent its subsequent community transmission, which does no anymore necessary requires “community quarantine,” of any level, either in general or isolated status; thus, causing downfall to the economic stability in the locality affected by the quarantine, in particular, and as a whole negatively affect the economy of the country, in general. Additionally, the frequent observance of these combinations, will be able to meet the tried and tested ancient proverb of “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” or it is better and easier to stop illness, from happening
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than to stop or correct it after it has started. Therefore, precaution before infection and spread of virus occurs is preferable to fixing up afterward. However, this practice has gone and faltered away, similar with the customs and traditions of using alternative medicines through the use of herbal plants. The civilization of society, vis-à-vis with the contemporary members of society have depended themselves with the use of synthetic medicines, and are already accepting for themselves that the use of herbal drugs are only myths that exists in the traditional neighborhood. Lastly, going back with “Natural Herbal Tea,” it is composed of the combinations of the locally grown herbal plants extracts, with common additives, and will be produced though filtration process. OGS.
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conduct necessary regulations on their usage. Vaccines approved for marketing may also be required to undergo additional studies to further evaluate the vaccine and often to address specific questions about the vaccine’s safety, effectiveness, or possible side effects. “It would take 3 to 6 months. The Phase 3 clinical trial would take about 6 months before it would be given a license to operate along with the certificate of product registration to legitimize its use,” Duque said. He added that a discussion with the United States and China about the vaccine still continues. Meanwhile, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is coordinating with the representatives of embassies and companies who have sent their intent to prioritize the Philippines. Duque cited that President Donald Trump already asked a high official of Pfizer to prioritize Philippines but it’s not clear yet if the vaccine that Pfizer is producing would be free or donated or would have to be paid for. For his part, China President Xi Jinping has also ordered to prioritize the Philippines if vaccines are already out. (SMRN/ PIA Misamis Occidental)
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COVID-19 area involving 30 to 50 residential houses. Dr. Joselito Retuya, the city health epidemiologist, said that Cagayan De Oro City has recorded nine new COVID-19 cases involving four local stranded individuals (LSI) and five returning overseas workers as of Tuesday. The Department of Health (DOH) in Northern Mindanao
reported a total of 34 COVID-19 confirmed cases in Cagayan De Oro City, 20 recovered, six under quarantine, and eight deaths from March 2020 to August 11,2020.
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that many of the problems caused by COVID-19 can be addressed by technological innovations. The Ayala Group is determined to meet this challenge by leveraging the talents of our own engineers and medical experts, and by pioneering digital solutions. We are committed to invest in healthcare to contribute to the nation’s fight against COVID-19,” said Fernando Zobel de Ayala, Ayala Corporation President & COO and AC Health Chairman. Ventilation system to be produced in the Philippines – a FIRST On August 4, 2020, Ayala’s electronics manufacturing unit, IMI, secured FDA approval to locally produce the UCL Ventura Flow Generator, a lower-cost, non-invasive ventilation system specifically designed to aid COVID-19 patients with breathing difficulties. Based on an existing off-patent continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) system, the design has been modified to optimize oxygen consumption. It is designed to reduce the spread of aerosols, helping keep healthcare workers safe from infection. The UCL Ventura Flow Generator is an alternative and preventative system used to avoid the need for an intubated ventilator treatment. Earlier this year, IMI collaborated with its UK-based subsidiary, Surface Technology Int’l, Ltd. (STI, Ltd.), to bring this technology to the Philippines. IMI engineers then consulted the Filipino medical community, including AC Health’s experts, for the local application of the UCL Ventura Flow Generator. Licensed by the University College of London to IMI for the Philippines, and now FDA certified, IMI is set to produce the UCL Ventura Flow Generator in its Laguna facility, and will make these units available at a competitive price. The device is a collaboration between University College London Hospital and Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains, and was approved by UK’s Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency. Healthcare just a tap away The Ayala Group has also released HealthNow, an all-in-one health app from Globe Telecom’s corporate incubator, 917 Ventures, and AC Health’s health tech arm, Vigos Health, to help address the pain points that have long discouraged Filipinos from seeking proper medical care. Prior to the pandemic, 68% of Filipinos stated that long waiting periods, high cost of medical
bills, and limited availability of healthcare providers were the major deterrents that prevented them from seeking professional medical attention. There is also a shortage of doctors in the Philippines, with a ratio of one doctor to 33,000 Filipinos—a far cry from the global ideal of one doctor for every 1,000 individuals. The HealthNow app offers users convenient access to primary healthcare services from the safety of their homes, and provides a safe channel for doctors to extend their patient care online. HealthNow currently allows patients to consult licensed physicians through video calls, and by September and October 2020 respectively, users will be able to have medicines delivered, and book clinic and lab appointments through the app. HealthNow leverages several of the Ayala Group’s highly trusted and credible brands to deliver online aid to more Filipinos. The app’s video consultations, for example, are supported by a growing pool of doctors from KonsultaMD, FamilyDOC, and Healthway, as well as other third-party licensed physicians. Meanwhile, medicine delivery will be handled by Generika Drugstore, and payments can be made through GCash. The app was released in Google Play on August 10, 2020, and will be available soon in the App Store.
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addition to 50 COVID-19 cases contributed by returning overseas workers and locally stranded individual. Subaan said that the IATFIligan is assessing the situation, especially on the effects of the local economy once an ECQ is declared in Iligan City. He said that the plan is to place Iligan City under ECQ effective Monday, August 17, 2020.
concern through the delivery of printed materials to the students, provision of downloadable lessons, and even the utilization of radio and TV to broadcast lessons. These different modalities may be combined together with online lessons depending on the situation
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of the students. That said, Globe is helping DepEd prepare teachers to overcome the numerous challenges of distance learning. To learn more about Globe’s sustainability efforts, visit https:// www.globe.com.ph/about-us/ sustainability.html
Education reset By PHILYN P. TAGLE Teacher III Patrocinio Elementary School
COVID-19 has forced big changes in the way lessons are delivered. But education worldwide needs an even more radical rethink. Science, technology, engineering and maths are crucial to our future. COVID-19 has forced more than 1 billion students and youth out of school, triggering the world’s biggest educational technology (edtech) implementation in history, almost overnight. Schools and universities are scrambling to redesign their teaching and learning to allow for students of all ages to study from home. While this raises huge practical and logistic issues for students, teachers and parents (especially women), it opens up a world of opportunities to reimagine what learning looks like in
the 21st century. The pressures that individuals, organisations and societies face in this crisis are accelerating the Fourth Industrial Revolution, blurring the boundaries between the physical, digital and biological worlds. Are our educational systems preparing students for a world driven by disruptive scientific and technological advances in artificial intelligence, robotics, biotechnology, clean energy, or quantum computing? Are we encouraging students to think critically about how science, technology and innovation can help address - or aggravate - economic, geopolitical, environmental and societal challenges? Education can no longer be about transferring explicit knowledge across generations.
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teaching. The program is even more relevant today with the urgent need to do distance learning. Through GFT, we provide teachers with a higher level of ICT competency allowing them to deliver lessons to students using digital platforms,” said Yoly Crisanto, Globe Chief Sustainability Officer and SVP for Corporate Communications. While online distance learning which simulates face-to-face classroom setting is the most ideal alternative to the traditional setup, current reality prevents its full implementation as the majority of learners do not have access to the internet and/or personal computers or smartphones. Thus, DepEd is addressing the
OPTIMIZING THE CURRICULUM AND LEARNING EXPERIENCE THROUGH MODULAR APPROACH By LEAH ALLOU E. FLORES TIII/SIC OF BANGONBANGON ES
As what Secretary Briones said that “Education must continue at any costs” and it was agreed by our President though He is not favor for a Face- to- Face Learning. This type of alternative learning modal is quite applicable in our community since majority of
our learners belongs to a poor family and food is the mere priorities other than anything. In addition, the signal for the internet is poor and it is an additional burden for them for the prepaid load. Many of us favor this type of modalities but as to
the resources in making and producing these modules we guess it is really a challenge for us. But if there will be a unified module provided by the higher office, we guess that would be better. As it was already scrutinized and validated especially the form of assessment provided in the respective modules does
it really align to the MELC required by our agency? If it is so there will be no problem. And one thing good for this modular Approach is that, children learning at their own paced. He/she can review the previous activity; it really depends the learning ability of the child. At this time parents are re-
ally the partners of DepEd. We really need their commitment in assisting their children that in times of studying and answering the modules, children would be taught in a so-called time management also even they are at home, that learning should be the priority than playing and other factors that could hinder learning.
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Globe first to answer Liloan’s call for connectivity for its barangays LILOAN Municipality’s bid to bring technology and progress to all its barangays got a tremendous boost after Globe laid down the groundworks for the installation of a cell site in one of its mountain barangays recently. Mayor Christina Frasco, along with other officials of Liloan and Globe representatives, led the groundbreaking rites in San Roque. Frasco says it has been her dream since 2016 to improve connectivity in the mountain barangays of her town. This is also a longtime request of the people in remote barangays to telecommunications companies (telcos) in the past. She expressed gratitude to Globe for being the first telco to answer their call. “It’s high time we bring development to the high mount ainous p ar ts of Liloan, which is one of the
most beautiful and very rich in resources here in our town. Let’s bring equal opportunity to them, the same opportunities our lowland barangays enjoy,” Frasco said. Frasco added that the Public-Private partnership between Liloan and Globe will ensure development that will be extended all over the municipality. She is also optimistic that Globe will be an important ally of Liloan in finding non-traditional ways of coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. For his part, Joel Agustin, Globe SVP for Program Development, Network Technical Group, said the installation of Globe tower in a far flung area in Liloan complements the company’s goal to make technology inclusive and to increase its capability through network builds in areas all over the See CALL, page 19