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OROTSCO launches modernized vehicles Regulator y B oard (LTFRB) 10 director AmiNE of the largest transport coop- noden Guro himself will eratives in Northern Mindanao will grace the activity which be held this morning launch a new PUV route that will will at Kiosko Kagawasan in connect passengers from barangay Bugo, Cagayan de Oro City. Cagayan de Oro City to one of the region’s It was further learned top tourist destinations Seven Seas Water- that the Oro Transport Ser vice Cooperative park in Opol, Misamis Oriental. (OROTSCO) has already In an interview, Office Camcer Ordoñez Imam acquired 15 units to ply of Transportation Coop- reported that Land Trans- the Bugo-Seven Seas route. eratives 10 desk officer portation Franchising and See LAUNCH, page 11

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Orotsco faces snag in PUVMP launching today

THE launching today of 15 brand new public utility vehicles (PUV) by the Transport Service Cooperative (OROTSCO) for the Bugo-Opol via Seven Seas route under the transport modernization program is expected to face off a strong opposition from existing public transport groups operating in the same route, said Joel Gabatan, regional coordinator of the National Confederation of Transport Unions (NCTU). Gabatan said the NCTU has sent a letter-petition to the Department of Transportation DOTr) questioning the approval of the franchise issued by the LTFRB region X to the Oro Transport Service Cooperative (Orotsco). The Bugo-Opol is an old route whose franchise was already issued to the transport groups BukTranco, Igcoda, Kijoda, Bojoda and WBBODA prior to the entry of Orotsco, Gabatan said. Petition Letter addressed to DOTr Secretary Arthur

Tugade against the Routes awarded to Oro Transport Service Cooperative (OROTSCO): “We the undersigned composed of public transport associations in Cagayan de Oro City are filing this letter-petition in your good office against the approval of the franchise by the LTFRB region X to the Oro Transport Service Cooperative (Orotsco) currently served by an existing route whose franchised were already issued to the following transport group: BukTranco, Igcoda, Kijoda, Bojoda and WBBODA. We are not against Orotsco servicing developmental route, but we are not in favor of their entry to the old and existing routes already awarded to the five transport organizations mentioned above. In this regard, we are requesting to revoke the franchise of Orotsco to service the existing routes.” See LAUNCHING, page 11

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AGAYAN de Oro City – If we can influence our youngster to invest in nutrition, then we have a better chance of saving more children from malnutrition and giving them a higher chance of having better lives,” said Executive Director of National Nutrition Council Dr. Azucena M. Dayanghirang. In her message during the Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony held at N Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City on November 28, Dayanghirang also urged local chief executives to use their powers to make a difference through investing in nutrition. The 2019 Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony aims to give recognition in the form of incentives/ awards such as the Quality Nutrition Program (QNP), Consistent Regional Outstanding Winner in Nutrition (CROWN) and the Outstanding BNS. The Quality Nutrition Program Certificate is given to a municipality, city or province for being on track on nutrition program as indicated by its Overall Very Satisfactory compliance of the 2018 nutrition standards with ratings not lower than three (3) and

with an overall score of 75% and above. This award is given in lieu of the Green Banner. This year’s Regional awardees as confirmed by the Regional Nutrition Committee X (Resolution No. 1 series of 2019) were Kadingilan, Quezon and Valencia City, Bukidnon and Bonifacio and Tudela, Misamis Occidental as Quality Nutrition Program award recipients; Ms. Rose N. Alipoyo of Brgy. Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City as the 2018 Regional Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholar (ROBNS); and Award of Merit for Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Occidental and Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon as CROWN, First and Second Year CROWN Maintenance Awardees, respectively. Mayor Clive D. Quiño of Manolo Fortich Bukidnon in his response speech as the 2ndYear Consistent Regional Outstanding Winner in Nutrition (CROWN) Maintenance Awardee said the award is a celebration of the successes of those who pledged to fight malnutrition. He said that the efforts of the LGU do not stop there. He cited that their responsibilities now go beyond the traditional.

National Nutrition Council turns over Award of Merit to Cagayan de Oro City as Consistent Regional Outstanding Winner in Nutrition (CROWN) during the 2019 Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony on November 28, 2019 at N Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City. (PIA10)

The fight against malnutrition, he said, must have more policy support from the local decision-makers; more intensified mobilization of local government units; more partnerships, linkages, and collaboration with different sectors; strengthened health and nutrition systems capacity; more sustainable programs for implementation; and

more adaptive to research undertakings and use of new technologies and interventions. He said that the local government is one of the key players who will ensure everyone’s right to adequate nutrition. “I believe that everyone in this room would agree that as public servants, what is more important than

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nutrition,” Quino said. The National Nutrition Council is mandated among others, to monitor and evaluate the implementation of the country’s food and nutrition plan and program. (Renee Mae F. Guhiting/ PIA10 Intern)

DOH pushes to improve the nutritional status of children

DEPARTMENT of Health Center for Health Development Northern Mindanao (DOH-CHDNM) discussed the challenges of improving the nutritional status of children during “Talakayan sa PIA” media forum on 25 November 2019. Accordingly, there is still a need to improve the nutritional status of children in the country. Telesfora G. Madelo, nutritionist dietician of DOH-CHDNM said prevalent problems are the stunting (low in height for age) and obesity among kids in region 10. She said, among the programs they are pushing for

are the Infant Young Child Feeding Program (IYCF) and the Law on the First 1,000 Days. She explained the importance of breastfeeding and giving children nutritious food using fruits and vegetables. Through the new law RA 11148 “Kalusugan at Nutrition ng Mag-Nanay Act” (The First 1000 Days Law), Madelo explained this will give local government units the financial support it needs to implement and provide health support to expecting mothers. DOH said nutrition starts from conception. While See STATUS, page 11

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Green group urges Duterte to declare climate emergency

REENPEACE has launched an online petition asking President Rodrigo Duterte for a Climate Emergency Declaration following the report citing Philippines as

the second most affected by climate change in 2018. Citing the 15th Edition of the Global Climate Risk Index released earlier by an environmental watchdog, the Greenpeace said the

Philippines also ranked fourth among the long-term climate-impacted countries (1999-2018). Speaking from Madrid, Yeb Saño, executive director of Greenpeace Southeast

Asia, said: “The writing on the wall is clear: the Philippines is in a climate emergency. We have been in a state of climate emergency for decades now, and the situation is not getting any

better–and it will not get any better unless the world leaders gathering for the COP25 in Madrid show concrete commitments towards the promises they made in Paris. We also call on the Philippine government to formally acknowledge this emergency situation and act with the utmost urgency and defend the interests of its people in the face of climate injustice.” “We need urgent action if we are to address the root causes of the climate crisis and achieve climate

justice for our people,” said Saño adding, “This would only be possible if tackling climate change and its impacts on the lives of Filipino people is given top priority by government and placed at the center of policy- and decision-making on local and national levels. He said Greenpeace is therefore calling on Duterte to issue a Climate Emergency Declaration and, as an immediate next step, hold fossil fuel companies accountable for the harms See EMERGENCY, page 11

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More harm than good

THIS is not to paint a grim scenario, nor a scare crow out to drive away political predators in our midst. This is all about a pretense in the remaining two and a half years of President Duterte in Malacanang. And if President Duterte is forcibly removed this early, or killed in an instant, it will be a disaster no end. In other words, the exit

of the President this early will do more harm than good. Maybe, first to go into uprising are the people of Mindanao. Perhaps a revival of pocket rebellion will take place in many Muslimdominated areas. Mindanao will likely secede from the rest of the country, and all peace negotiations, including the recent

forging of the Bangsamoro autonomy and communist insurgency will collapse and everything will down the drain. The rest of the country particularly Luzon will go into political shambles and will likely experience a serious political crisis. Now, would it be okay if President Duterte, in his own volation, will step down

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because of exhaustion and leave the country in complete disarray? (ruffy44_ph2000@ yahoo.com)

Nuts & Bolts

Principles of sustainable tourism Sustainable tourism is characterised by a variety of principles including: Being different The key to successful and sustainable tourism is achieving a clear sense of difference from other competing destinations. This can be achieved by basing development and marketing on the attributes and strengths of the destination. Achieving authenticity The attractions most likely to be successful, and those with the greatest enduring appeal, are those which are genuinely relevant to the history, industry, culture, lifestyle and natural resources of the area. Reflecting community values This means representing the past, present and future aspirations of the local community in a living and dynamic way rather than embalming the past or imposing development. This involves listening to and responding to the com-

munity. Understanding and targeting the market Understanding the broad market trends and the needs of specific segments is critical. This involves the development of specialised products based on the inherent attributes of an area. Enhancing the experience People’s motivation for travel is to seek something they cannot experience at home. The ‘bundling’ of attributes enhances the appeal of a place and the likelihood of visitation. Adding value Adding value to existing attributes achieves a richer tourism experience and helps to diversify the local economy. This can include accommodation, sales outlets or dining, in association with established industries. Respecting natural and cultural values Sustainable tourism development derives its form

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and appeal from these qualities, and adds to the special nature of the destination. Achieving conservation outcomes A mutually beneficial alliance can be achieved between tourism and conservation. That is, through understanding and enjoyment comes greater appreciation and empathy, advocacy and protection for the resource. Having good content (‘telling the story’) Tourism development can interpret (present and explain) natural, social, historic and ecological features. Telling the story provides a more rewarding experience and ultimately helps conserve the destination. Enhancing sense of place through design Good design respects the resource, achieves conservation outcomes, reflects community values, and is instrumental in telling the story. It is not just about form and function but also

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about invoking an emotional response from the visitor. Providing mutual benefits to visitors and hosts Tourism is not encouraged for its own sake. It is an economic and community development tool and must take into account the benefits that both the host community and the visitor seek. Building local capacity Good tourism businesses do not stand isolated from the communities in which they operate. They get involved with the community and collaborate with other businesses and stakeholders and help to build local capacity. While all of the 12 prinSee PRINCIPLES, page 11

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Teaching Reading Comprehension SAN ANTONIO, Texas – The Philippines scored the lowest in reading comprehension among 79 participating countries in the 2018 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), says a report released recently. The information prompted an engaging conversation among academics and literacy groups attributing the miserable rating to the ineptness of teachers, poor or lack of reading materials in many schools across the country and the students’ low socio-economic status. No one talks or raise the question: Is reading comprehension ever taught in our schools? My teachers in the grade school taught me the basics of reading and writing. Writing would start with knowing the letters of the alphabet and the combination of letters to form a word, the combination of words to form a sentence and the combination of

thought-related sentences to form a paragraph. Reading follows a similar sequence. I read the words that were combined of letters, the sentences that formed from the logical arrangement of words and the paragraphs that resulted from the string of logically related sentences. I, however, could not remember that I was taught how to digest or process and understand what I would read. In first year high school though, I remember that we were given regularly an exercise known as reading comprehension in my English grammar and composition class. We were to read for 10 minutes a short article of some five or six short paragraphs, about a page in a booklet, then were subjected to a test thereafter. The questions asked were often about who, what, where and when. I could not remember there ever was a question on why and how. The exercise was

focused on the retention of facts or bits of information not so much on determining our understanding how the facts made an event which I thought reading comprehension should be all about. The exercise as called was reading comprehension but I felt it does not teach or cover the whole facets of reading comprehension, and that the test was not comprehensive enough to measure reading comprehension. The intention though of the whole thing appeared to be about it. Indeed, while reading was taught in school, understanding what we read was not. It was likely presumed that your brain will automatically do the processing and understanding of what you are reading. Thus, there was no need to teach your brain how to understand. It understands by itself. Since no two individuals have the same brains, there would always be a difference

in the speed of thought, the processing of perception and understanding of information, such as their retention and recall. Hence, always, the results of any mental test like that of PISA vary among individuals. But the brain, we all know, can be taught; that is, its capacity to process things can be enhanced or facilitated. Even a wounded brain where some neurons or brain cells were disabled or killed by, say a stroke, can be taught to learn the functions lost with the death of the neurons responsible for the task from the birth and development of an individual. The neighboring brain cells will take over the unattended task by repetitious urging or teaching. For this reason, some stroke survivors can walk again after undergoing physical therapy, a repetitious physical exercise or activity to “rewire the body”— to reconnect the brain to the See TEACHING, page 11

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CDO wedding suppliers holds 1st Christmas celeb for DOJ-PPA-10 clients

HE Department of Justice-Parole and Probation Administration (DOJPPA)-10 along with some wedding suppliers in the city held a Christmas celebration for the former’s clients with the theme, “A Gift of Hope: Giving Change a Chance,” December 5, here. About 650 clients of DOJ-PPA-10 benefitted from the first-ever event sponsored by private wedding organizers, which according to Hope Marquez of HM Events would amount to about P1 million worth of decors, goods, and services.

For his part, City Mayor Oscar Moreno said the event is organized "tungod sa tinguha sa gobyerno, sa balaod nga matagaan ug bag-o nga tsansa, matagaan ug igo nga okasyon, panahon ug leksyon para kita makaplano unsa'y atong buhaton sa mga umalabot." (because of the government and law's goal to give a new chance, a right occasion, time and lesson so we can plan out what we can do in the future) Sponsoring this year’s Christmas event for DOJ-PPA-10 clients include Hope Marquez and Blues Marquez of HM

NO EXCUSE By REINA CHRISTI L. CONSOLACION

In 2004, when I was a graduating high school student, my schoolmates and I were busy taking scholarship examinations. For me, passing said examinations would mean to get into college. With an OK of an IQ, tight inflow of income and three siblings, a scholarship was the only way for me to get into college. Scholarships from private universities which, most of the time, cover only either full or partial tuition; and scholarships from state universities (the ones with my course of choice) which cover the tuition and other school expenses were my options at that time. The latter would still create a heavy burden because there will be board and lodging expenses, travel expenses to and from the university and other expenses related to living alone in a different city. Imagine my anxiety of having to choose not to go to college-- the anticipation of embarrassment, the feeling of hopelessness. The helplessness. The desperation. Forward 2019. A lot has changed in the education system. Financially disadvantaged students who have the least chance of getting academic scholarships still have many options. MANY. There are city scholarships which accept hundreds of students every year and with minimal grade requirements, GSIS scholarships for government employees who have incoming col-

lege students and private corporation scholarships. Information regarding the aforementioned are easily disseminated. With this, many will be able to avail of free education. Education is necessary for one’s well-being. It is a process of enabling oneself to become a better person and a better contributor to the society. With free education, there is one reason less that our youth cannot go and finish their studies. One reason less that they will be lost on their ways. One reason less that they will not grow into their fullest potential. With free education comes its downside. But I am not here to discuss them. This note serves as a reminder to the youth now to value the things offered to them. Education was not free in the past. And that now that it is free, it is still a privilege to be able to have it. With it comes a responsibility to do one’s best and create something valuable from it. There is no time to procrastinate. There is no time to do silly things. With countless possibilities of what one could become with free education. A possibility to be the best. A possibility for our nation to become the best. The youth no longer have a reason to settle with mediocrity. There is no excuse. Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. –Nelson Mandela

Events, Azel OAcudan, Cleofe Tan of Accents CDO, RB Banaag for DJ services, Dennis Secoya for lights and sounds, Allan Christopher Michael Alejandrino, Clyde Harvey Yecyec of MVP Photography, and John del Bando. (Earvin W. Bitoy/ PIA10)

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DOJ-PPA WITH CDO MAYOR. Department of Justice-Parole and Probation Administration (DOJPPA)-10 Regional Director Rosa Lacanglacang (left) hands in the certificate of appreciation to Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Oscar Moreno (right) who shared valuable insights and inspired the former's clients, December 5 at Grand Caprice, Cagayan de Oro City. (EWB/PIA Cagayan de Oro)

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DTI sees 2-4% rise in exports in 2019

By LESLIE GATPOLINTAN, PNA

HE Department of Trade Industry (DTI) expects exports of goods and services to increase by 2 to 4 percent up to about USD99 billion this year, with services leading the growth.

“I think it’s now between 0 to 1 (percent growth); the way it appears, this is for goods only. Because services will still show about single-digit growth,” DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez told reporters over the weekend.

Lopez said they were hoping to hit 2-percent rise in exports of goods this year, but the United States-China trade war has impacted supply chain activities. While the countr y’s exports to China and the

US continue to grow, he said demand for products which are exported to other countries and wherein the Philippines is part of the supply chain, is affected. “So kahit naggo-grow tayo ng export (even we

grow our exports) to US and China, on the overall, other products are affected. So this is tempered because some elements are affected by the trade war,” he added. Lopez said ser vices See EXPORTS, page 11

Sun Life executive forecasts within target ‘19 growth for PH By JOANN VILLANUEVA, PNA

MANILA -- An official of Sun Life Philippines remains positive of within-target growth for the Philippine economy this year if government spending sustains its strong growth. In the first three quarters of the year, growth, as measured by gross domestic product (GDP), averaged at 5.8 percent, still short of the 6 to 7-percent growth target this year. For the fourth quarter, Sun Life Philippines Chief Investments Officer Michael Enriquez forecasts domestic output to be at 6.5 to 6.6 percent, which would bring full-year growth to around 5.975 percent. “Hopefully, it registers at 6.6 percent or 6.7 percent

for the fourth quarter,” he said in an economic briefing Friday. W h i l e g o v e r n m e nt spending will boost growth, Enriquez said regulatory overhangs are among the risks to domestic growth. “I think there are a lot of changes in regulations that affect some companies right now, especially the utility companies,” he said. Enriquez said regulatory issues “create some negative outlook on how business is conducted in the country.” Meanwhile, he forecasts inflation rate to average this year at 2.4 percent, same level as that of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), while his 2020 forecast is See GROWTH, page 11

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Promotion budget for creative industries eyed By LESLIE GATPOLINTAN, PNA

THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is pushing for promotion of the economic potential of the country’s creative industries in Southeast Asia to boost exports in services, as the Philippines aims to be the leading creative economy in the region in the next decade. DTI Secretary Ramon

Lopez said industry players have mapped out a creative economy roadmap that intends to provide necessary support to creative services, including promotion budget. Lopez said the country has stronger creative services, particularly graphic design, game development, and software development

which have been identified as “service winners”. “Please note without any support, the creative economy has basically accounted for about one-half in value relative to the merchandise goods. We can imagine the potential. That means that definitely, the creative services is a natural competitive advantage of the Philippines because of the catapult of talents that we

have in terms of creativity, design and other high-value adding services,” he said during the National Export Congress Friday. “More so, pag sinu-support natin (if we provide support to the sector)... Even increasing budget so that we can promote them better and much stronger than before because before, halos walang (they had almost no)

See BUDGET, page 11

More labor research needed for 4IR

AMID changes in the world of work brought by the Fourth Industrial Revolution, t he l ab or de p ar t me nt has underscored the importance of developing and implementing labor and employment policies and programs based on sound research. This as t he D OLE, through its research arm, the Institute for Labor Studies (ILS), conducted the 8th DOLE Research Conference, an annual a c t iv it y w h e re D OL E agencies present their researches to policymakers, program managers, and

tripartite partners to enable evidence-based policy and decision making processes for the department. Wit h t he t he me, “Shaping the Discourse on the Future of Decent Work,” this year’s research conference in Manila aims to heighten awareness and to encourage meaningful social dialogue about the future of work and its implications. Labor Undersecretary Ana Dione, in her message read by OIC-Assistant Secretary Dominique Tutay, said that although the fourth industrial revolution “is a major challenge of our

time, how we deal with it, how we adapt to it, and how we harness its positive potential, will shape the future of work.” Highlighting the importance of evidencebased policies, she added that the department “can only craft effective and responsive policies and programs based on sound research, informed analysis, and quality social dialogue.” Meanwhile, ILS Deputy Executive Director Patrick Patriwirawan said that with regard to the future of work, the DOLE has been aligning its initiative and policy framework on the

principles of sustainable de velopment and just transition. Fo u r t e e n k i n d s o f research, based on three sub-themes, were presented during the one-day conference. Un d e r t h e t h e m e , mapping emerging trends, opportunities and challenges in the world of work, the researches presented were about the situational analysis of the Information Technology and Bus i ne ss Pro c e ss Management (IT-BPM) sector in the Philippines; skills need anticipation in the construction industry;

and differentiation of pay scales across levels of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) qualifications in the construction industry. Wit h t he t he me, securing social protection for all amidst uncertainties in the world of work, the researches presented explored non-hazardous wor k for c h i l d re n i n the agriculture sector ; participatory assessment of DOLE interventions for displaced workers; building local communities for reintegration; lifestyle risk factors of Filipino seafarers; practices and policies of

establishments on DOLE health-related department orders; and best practices in promoting occupational safety and health (OSH). Lastly, under the theme, exploring institutional and workplace arrangements for a better and brighter future, the researches presented were about opportunities and challenges in platform work; assessment of time and motion study and facilities evaluation; harbor pilotage in the Philippines; multi-employer bargaining; and harnessing benefits and mitigating risks of trade on employment in the Philippines.

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RTWPB Caraga Staff attended the Capability Building Seminar for Single Entry Assistance Desk Officers (SEADO) The Regional Tripartite Wages & Productivity Board-Caraga participated the Capability Building Seminar for Single Entry Assistance Desk Officers (SEADO) conducted by National Conciliation and Mediation Board (NCMB) held on Nov. 7-8, 2019 at VJ’s Sports Bar & Ihaw-Ihaw Butuan City, Agusan del Norte. Single Entry Assistance Desk Officers (SEADO) training program is an administrative approach to provide settlement procedure of all labor and employment issues through a 30 day mandatory

Conciliation Mediation. RTWPB Caraga Chairperson DOLE Regional director Chona M. Mantilla give her inspiring message profoundly and explained the rationale following the formal sequence/ part of the said activity. The Mediator-Arbiter of DOLE Caraga, Atty. Rechell B. Apao also discussed the Other Related Laws & Rules of Inter/ Intra Union, which gives to the new SEADO an idea about the Inter/ Intra Union. The discussion followed by Atty. Exequiel M. Dayot III, Executive Labor Arbiter, NLRC-RAB XIII, he

RA FORM No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines CITY CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE 1F South Wing Administrative Bldg. City Hall, Capistrano-Hayes Sts. Cagayan de Oro City NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC I compliance with section 5 of R.A Act No. 9048, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that ZUHAIDAH A. ABDUL-GANI has filed with this Office a petition for change of first name from “MUHAMMAD ZUHAYR “to “MOHAMMAD HARITH” in the Certificate of Live Birth of MUHAMMAD ZUHAYR ABDUL-GANI who was born on AUGUST 31, 2010 at CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY and whose parents are HARON ABDULCADER BANTUAS and ZUHAIDAH ARINDIG ABDUL-GANI. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than DECEMBER 19, 2019.

(SGD) EVANGELINE C. TAPANGAN City Civil Registrar

MDN: December 10 & 17, 2019

R. A 9048 Form No 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippine’s Local Civil Registry Office Province: Lanao Del Norte Municipality of Iligan City NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that LILIA G. CUTAB has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from CECILIA to LILIA in the Certificate of live of birth CECILIA CAPALAC GONZAGA who was born on JULY 17, 1961, at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Antonia Capalac and Pedro Gonzaga. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than DECEMBER 2019.

(SGD) MARIA PURA C. MASCARIÑAS Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: December 10 & 17, 2019

R. A 9048 Form No 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippine’s Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao Del Norte City /Municipality: Iligan City NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that HAMID M. BATUA-AN has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from NAIRAH to NASRIFAH in the Certificate live of birth NAIRAH RATABAN BATUA-AN who was born on 03 NOVEMBER 1998 Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Pamoki B. Rataban and Hamid M. Batua-an. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than January 2019. MDN: December 10 & 17, 2019

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lectured about the Roles of Procedure / Termination of Employment. On the second day of activity, Conciliator- Mediator of NCMB Caraga, Mr. Oliver C. Jao discussed the importance and procedures of SENA IRR which gives participant, especially newly SEADO the capability and background about the procedure of SENA. NCMB-Caraga OIC-Director, Ms. Ma. Theresa M. Francisco, conducted the techniques and Ethics in Conciliation / Mediation. It was then followed with a Group Activities which a role play of Mock Conciliation “Sharing of Good Practices”. The 2-day activity was full of new learnings and informative discussion which can be helpful on the delivery of services to our clients. Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT- 10TH JUDICIAL REGION BRANCH 42 Medina, Misamis Oriental IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION TO DELETE THE MIDDLE NAME “AGBU” IN THE CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH OF JAN ZACHARI AGBU SORILLA,

SP. PROC. CASE NO. 349-M

FLORDELIS A. SORILLA, Petitioner,

EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION OF ESTATE WITH SALE

THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF TALISAYAN, PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL, Respondent. X------------------------------------------------------/

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS

ORDER Before this Court is a verified petition filed by FLORDELIS A. SORILLA of Purok 1, Poblacion, Talisayan, Misamis Oriental, seeking to correct an erroneous entry in the Certificate of Live Birth of her grandson JAN ZACHARI AGBU SORILLA, that is, to delete the middle name AGBU as he an illegitimate child. The Court fnds the petition sufficient in form and substance, and gives it due course. This petition is set for hearing on February 28, 2020 at 8:30 o’clock in the morning, (Friday), at Branch 42, Regional Trial Court (RTC), Medina, Misamis Oriental.

At the expenses of petitioner FLORDELIS A. SORILLA, let a copy of this Order be

I. Posted at the (1) Bulletin Board of the Municipal Hall of Talisayan, Misamis Oriental, (2) Bulletin Board of Bgy. Poblacion, Talisayan, Misamis Orinetal, and (3) Bulletin Board of this Court. II. Published, once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks, in MINDANAO DAILY NEWS PUBLISHING CORP., Located at Tanleh Bldg., Abellanosa st., Cagayan De Oro City, the court’s duly accredited newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Misamis Oriental. The Local Civil Registrar of Talisayan, Misamis Orinetal, or any interested person claiming interest on the entry sought to be corrected may file opposition within fifteen (15) days from notice of the petition or from the last date of publication of such notice. Lastly, the Court grants the request of petitioner FLORDELIS A. SORILLA, she is allowed to litigate her petition as an indigent or as a pauper-litigate, hence, is exempt from payment of docket and other legal fees and be charged at cost only on the required publication.

So ordered.

Done in Chambers on November 28, 2019 at Medina, Misamis Oriental.

MDN: December 10, 17 & 24, 2019

JUDY A. SIA-GALVEZ Presiding Judge MCLE Exempt #VII-JRTC1000134 09/02/19

That CONCHITA FABRIA VISCERA and BIENVENIDA FABRIA ARAFOL all of Taytay, El Salvador are the heirs of HUGO Z. FABRIA who died on May 29, 1973 and VICENTA R. FABRIA, has left a parcel of land covered by Tax Dec. No. 02-004890 containing an area of FIFTY FIVE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED TWENTY ONE Square meter more or less and has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION OF ESTATE WITH SALE in favor of AGRIPINO DELA ROSA ESTRADA JR. PER DOC#8, PAGE#2, BOOK#64., series of 2017 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. CASIANO A. GAMOTIN, JR of Cagayan de Oro City. MDN: Dec 3, 10 & 17, 2019

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the intestate of the late JOSE RULLON who died long time ago without any debt, last will or testament left several parcels of land and two (2) of which are described as follows; a parcel of land denominated as Lot No. 1295, covered by Tax Declaration No.0505161 with original certificate of title no. P-4647, with an area of 186 square meters, and a parcel of land denominated as Lot No. 1281, covered by Tax Declaration No. 0505134, w/ original certificate of title no. P- 1030, with an area of 92 square meters all two (2) parcels located at Hubangon, Mahinog, Camiguin are the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, sold in favor of JENNIFER E. RAGGI, dual citizen (swiss and Filipino) of legal age, married to ALEXANDER RAGGI and a resident of Kuguita, Mambajao, Camiguinn and for and I consideration of FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS (50,000.00) Phil. Currency in hand paid by the vendee/Jennifer Raggi with full satisfaction the vendors hereby sell,cede,convey and transfer absolute/ forever unto said vendee Jennifer Raggi, her heirs and assigns the aforesaid parcels of land and all its improvements thereon executed by heirs/ vendors of the said late JOSE RULLON namely; MARIANITA RULLON LADAO as attorney in fact of JOSETO A. RULLON, HENRY A. RULLON, NOEL A. RULLON and MARGARITA SALAZAR RULLON, under the Notarial Registry of Notary Public FELICIDAD A. SIA, Per DOC#2033; PAGE #93; BOOK #04; Series of 2018. MDN: Dec 3, 10 & 17, 2019

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Xavier University has a new president

DESIRE TO SERVE. Xavier Ateneo McKeough Marine Center director Fr Mars Tan SJ addresses the XU Social Development Cluster general assembly.

HE first Jesuit University in the Philippines and the first university in Mindanao has elected a new president. In a memo dated December 8 posted on its website, Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan Board of TrustEXTRAJUDICIAL DEED OF PARTITION OF HEIRS OF EMILIANO “EMELIANO” B. NOGUERA WITH CONFIRMATION OF ABSOLUTE SALE Notice is hereby given that the heirs of EMILIANO “EMELIANO” B. NOGUERA, or the heirs of the co-owners of Lot 111-X containing an area of TWO THOUSAND EIGHT-HUNDRED SEVENTY (2,870) square meters covered under Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-3336 of the Registry of Deeds of the Province of Camiguin, more particularly bounded and described as follows: Lot 111-X, Psd-10-059219, Potion of Lot: Lot 111, Cad 473, Mambajao Cadastre, As Surveyed for: Hrs. of Ramon Noguera, Land Use: Riceland, Location: Poblacion, Mambajao, Camiguin, Area: TWO THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY (2,870) square meters. Is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL DEED OF PARTITION OF HEIRS OF EMILIANO “EMELIANO” B. NOGUERA WITH CONFIRMATION OF ABSOLUTE SALE, made and entered namely; 1. CARLITO M. NOGUERA, 2. ARTURO M. NOGUERA, 3. HEIRS OF MARIETTA N. DAWAL, namely; a. Rosemarie D. Caban and Attorney-in-fact of Librado R. Dawal, Rolando N. Dawal, and Racquel N. Dawal; b. Librado R. Dawal, c. Rolando N. Dawal, d. Racquel “Raquel” N. Dawal; 4. HEIRS OF LUIS M. NOGUERA, namely; a. MA. LOURDES N. BERNABE, b. AURORA R. NOGUERA, c. HENRITA N. MARQUEZ, d. VIRGINIA R. NOGUERA, e. MERCEDES R. NOGUERA. 5. HEIRS OF PERLITA “PERLA” N. CIOCO, namely; a. MIRIAM ETROPIA “MIRIAM” N. CIOCO, Attorney-in-fact of Petronio Y. Cioco and Paul Noel N. Cioco, b. PETRONIO Y. CIOCO, c. PAUL NOEL

ees Chairman Francisco F. Guerra III announced the election of Fr. Mars Platino Tan, S.J. as the new university president “after a thorough search and discernment process.” Tan will succeed incumbent president Fr. Roberto N. CIOCO. 6. HEIRS OF ROBERT “BOBBY” M. NOGUERA, namely; LUCILA P. NOGUERA, EJERCITO P. NOGUERA (Attorney-in-fact of all heirs), ANA MARGARITA P. NOGUERA, MARIA CRISTINA P. NOGUERA and ROBERT BOB P. NOGUERA JR., wife and children, respectively, of the deceased ROBERT M. NOGUERA. and 7. HEIRS OF LETICIA “LETECIA” N. GURION, namely; ALEJANDRO N. GURION (Attorney-in-fact of all heirs), MARIA G. ENSIGNE, NICOLAS N. GURION, ADRIANO N. GURION, JR., and NOEL N. GURION, children of the deceased LETICIA N. GURION. That the above parties are either the registered co-owners (heirs of EMILIANO “EMELIANO” B. NOGUERA), or the heirs of the co-owners. That we have agreed to divide and partition among ourselves equally at FOUR HUNDRED TEN (410) square meters each the abovementioned Lot 111-X. That CARLITO M. NOGUERA, ARTURO M. NOGUERA and the heirs of LETICIA N. GURION are confirming the absolute sale in 2013 of their respective shares to AILEEN C. NOGUERA, each measuring FOUR HUNDRED TEN (410) sq.m., or a total of ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED THIRTY (1,230) sq.m., for the aggregate sum of SIXTY-THOUSAND PESOS (Php 60,000.00). Under Notary Public of ATTY. CARLO CHAN-BORROMEO; As per Doc. No. 32; Page No. 7; Book No. XXI; Series of 2019. Under Notary Public of ATTY. CARLO CHAN-BORROMEO; As per Doc. No. 82; Page No. 17; Book No. XXI; Series of 2019. Under Notary Public of ATTY.HENRY D. ADASA; As per Doc. No. 134; Page No. 28; Book No. III; Series of 2019. MDN: Dec 3, 10 & 17, 2019

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late REMEDIOS CABANDUCOS ABUZO who died long ago in Camiguin without leaving a will or testament nor incurred any indebtedness during her lifetime left a several real properties to wit;

And Lot 10879 (shall be) donated to LEONORA SAJONIA SEROY as her home lot, NOEMA A. LOQUIAS, DELILAH A. TAMONDONG & BLANCAFLOR A. LI – (in common ownership) of Lots 10896, 10918, 3462 & 3459 ARCADO C. ABUZO JR. – Lot 13306, LAURO C. ABUZO- Lot 10621, ADJUTOR C. ABUZO- Lot 13083, ANTONIO C. ABUZO- Lot 12862 & CAMILO C. ABUZO, SR.- Lot 12903, The subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF REMEDIOS C. ABUZO with partition executed by surviving children/ heirs of REMEDIOS C. ABUZO, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. VITO M. CARILLO, Per DOC #2; PAGE #2; BOOK #188; Series of 2019. MDN: Dec 3, 10 & 17, 2019

C. Yap, S.J. who has been elected president of Ateneo de Manila University effective June 1, 2019, the same day Yap takes up his new assignment. Tan has a Ph.D. in Environmental Science from the University of Notre Dame Australia; an MS in Environmental Science from the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Q.C., M.A. Theology from the Loyola School of Theology, Ateneo de Manila University, and B.S. Biology from the Ateneo de Davao University. Born and raised in Surigao del Norte, Tan has been engaged in various capacities in Mindanao including teaching High School Instructor as a Jesuit Volunteer in 1984-86 at the Ateneo de Davao University Branch, Compostela, Davao del Norte; High School Instructor (Jesuit regency), 1992-94 at the Xavier Ateneo High School in Cagayan de Oro City and still teaches as an Assistant Professor –College Biology Department, XU since 2009

to the present and previously as Director of Xavier Ateneo’s McKeough Marine Center from 2010 to 2015, and again in 2017 – 2019. Tan is also currently a member of the Board of Trustees of Xavier Ateneo and the Xavier Sci-

ence Foundation, Manila Observatory, Child Fund Philippines and Institute of Social Order. His priestly/Jesuit ministries include the Jesuit First Studies Sub-community (Vice-Superior and Formation Team member -

2001 to 2007), Assistant Parish Priest in Bukidnon (1998-2001) and currently as Rector of the XU Jesuit Community since 2009. Tan has had a lifelong engagement as a True Blue Steward of the Environment See PRESIDENT, page 11

Fr. Mars Tan, SJ (center in black with red piping) and friends from Xavier University visit Manila Observatory’s 150th Anniversary Discoveries Exhibition.

GAD, pacing the rhythm of a teacher By INA O. TOLENTINO

GENDER and development refers to the development perspective and process that is participatory and empowering, equitable, sustainable, free form violence, respectful of human rights, supportive of self-determination and actualization of human potentials. It seeks to achieve gender equality as a fundamental value that must be reflected in development choices and contends that women are active agents of development, not just passive recipients of development.

The GAD approach is not concerned specifically with women but with the way in which a society assigns roles, responsibilities and expectations to both men and women. GAD applies gender analysis to uncover the ways in w hich men and women work together, presenting results in neutral terms of economics and competence. GAD focuses primarily on two major frameworks, Gender Roles and Social Relations Analysis. Gender Roles focuses on social

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construction of identities within the household. It also reveals the expectations from maleness and femaleness in their relative access to resources. Social relations analysis exposes the social dimensions of hierarchical power rel at ions emb e dde d in s o ci a l instr uctions. It’s determining influence on the relative position of men and women in society. In an attempt to create gender equality, GAD policies aim to redefine traditional gender role expectations.

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Republic of the Philippine’s Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao Del Norte Municipality of Iligan City

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that HAIFA T. PANONTONGAN has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from FARHAN to BANDAR in the Certificate of live of birth FARHAN TUDDAO PANONTONGAN who was born on 28 June 1995, at Iligan city, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Arlene L. Tuddao and Acmad C. Panontongan. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than DECEMBER 2019.

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that HANAN N. MASORONG has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from JANIMA to HANAN in the Certificate of live of birth JANIMA NAGA MASORONG who was born on 9 JANUARY 1986, at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are NORMA U. NAGA and JAMAEL B. MASORONG. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than NOVEMBER 2019.

(SGD) MARIA PURA C. MASCARIÑAS Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: December 10 & 17, 2019

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Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao Del Norte Municipality of iligan city

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that MELIZA A. OMPAD has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “VILMA” to “MELIZA” in the Certificate live of birth VILMA AJERO ALLOSADA who was born on January 31, 1970 Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Elpedia M. Ajero and Gregorio O. Allosado. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than December 2019.

In compliance with Section 7 of R.A. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that ANGELOU W. ESCORIAL has filed with this Office a petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly SEX from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate live of birth ANGELOU WATEMAR ESCORIAL who was born on 27 JANUARY, 1991, Iligan city Lanao del Norte and whose parents are ASUNCION B. WATEMAR and ALBERTO B. ESCORIAL. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than DECEMBER 2019.

MDN: Dec 3 & 10, 2019

(Sgd) MARIA PURA C. MASCAREÑAS Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: Dec 3 & 10, 2019

(Sgd) MARIA PURA C. MASCAREÑAS Municipal Civil Registrar

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Mga opisyales ug empleyado sa Butuan City, bilib sa pamunuan karon ni Gob. Bambi

SA gihapon, dili lamang isa, duha o tulo, apan daghan na ang nakamatikod sa maayong pamunuan karon sa Misamis Oriental, hilabina ubos sa liderato ni Gobernador Bambi Emano. Pipila niini ang mga opisyales ug empleyado sa dakbayan sa Butuan nga nakatilaw sa ligdong ug matarong nga pang-gobyerno sa lalawigan. Saysay pa ni Butuan City Councilor Rema Burdeos, nakita niya mismo kong unsa ka maabi-abihon si Gobernador Emano ug ang mga kawani sa kapitolyo. “Napaka-warm, you’re such warm people especially your governor. I think it really follows nga kung unsa ang ulo mao pud ang mosunod kung unsa ka warm ang inyong Gobernador, si Gov. Bambi…unsa ka hospitable…unsa ka maabiabihon, makita pud nako sa katawhan like you mga young people who are working for the Governor in Provincial Government,” saysay ni Konsehal Burdeos.

Gob. Bambi, buot ipasubay ang background sa lalaking mikilaw sa utok sa iyang biktima

Gisaysay pa ni Konsehal Burdeos nga bisan mga empleyado sa kapitolyo ug miyembro sa Provincial Board naghatag gayud og panahon sa pag-atiman kanila samtang sila mibisita dinhi sa Misamis Oriental niadtong milabay nga semana. Didto sila si Board Member Boboy Sabal, Dexter Yasay, Bebing Dumadag, Lanoy Winstanley, Atty. Anayron, ug Kerwin Jess Soldevilla. Pati mga ulo sa departamento, wala magpaulahi sa pag-abi abi

sa mga bisita sa pagpangulo ni Provincial Administrator ug pangulo sa Misamis Oriental Department Heads Association (MODHA) Atty. Jocelyn Lood-Mateo ug Assistant Provincial Administrator Ms. Carol Lim-Caidic. “Thank you for this warm welcome. Please allow us to experience tonight ang imong kamaayo. It really shows that they (Misamisnons) have selected the right Father for the province,” pagdayeg ni Ms. Burdeos.

Gawas sa pagpalambo sa industriya sa turismo dinhi sa Misamis Oriental, lakip gipalambo ni Gobernador Bambi Emano ang maayong pamatasan sa tanang molupyo sa lalawigan. Gihimo sa gobernador, siya ang nag-una sa pagpakita sa maayong mithi ug pamatasan, misunod na dayon ang uban. Kini ang gikalipay sa mga turista nga ilang nakita dinhi sa lalawigan, maoy hinungdan magbalik-balik sila sa matag karon ug unya.

DRRM - wise parameter in education By DARYL B. TOLENTINO

I certainly welcome the decision of DepEd to include DRRM as part of the Basic Education curriculum. DepEd implements one of the provisions of the DRRM Act of 2010 to integrate DRRM in the school curriculum and other educational programs and heighten the level of resiliency of students toward national disasters. There is a high percentage o f s t u d e nt s w h o u n d e r s t o o d some disaster-related concepts and ideas. Moreover, Grade 11 Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City LEONARDO DOROTEO

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students are re ady, prep are d, adapted and aware on the risks of inflicted by disasters. Howe ve r, stu d e nt s we re fou nd to have low disaster-risk perception. Thus, senior high school students must have high levels of disaster-related knowledge, preparedness and readiness, adaption and awareness. This can possibly be the effect of the integration of disaster education in the senior high school science curriculum. Students and teachers must

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

CASE NO. R10-EV-PUJ 2019-12-3686 (2008-10-1937)

be equipped with knowledge on mitigating and managing hazards and risks brought by natural disasters like earthquakes. Topics about disasters from basic information to disaster management have already been incorporated into the curricula of elementary and senior high school students. For element ar y and junior high school, DRRM education is not a school subject itself but only a component of subjects like science and technology and social science.

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City ALESTER A. CUMLA CASE NO. R10-MR-TH 2019-12-3705 (2012-10-1120)

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

CASE NO. R10-EV-TH 2019-10-3701 (2014-10-2292)

GIDUNGGAB, gipatay, giputla’g liog ug gikaon ang utok sa babaye nga nakit-an sa may Punta Santiago, Purok 4, Talisayan, Misamis Oriental, niadtong Huebes, Disyembre 5, 2019. Dili mahitsura ang nasangpit nga biktima, hinungdan nga wala pa kini maila hangtud ning pagbalita. Hinuon, nailhan ang suspetsado sa pangalan nga “Lloyd”, 20, ug nadakpan samtang namahaw sud-an ang utok sa biktima. Walay mitumaw nga bisan unsang rason kung ngano gihimo sa suspetsado ang makatindog balahibo nga krimen, apan buot ni Gobernador Bambi Emano nga

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF EMILIANO B. NOGUERA KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS That EMILIANO B. NOGUERA who died on July 8, 1995 at Mambajao, Camiguin, that said deceased died intestate and without any outstanding debts in favor of any person or entity; that the deceased at the time of his death, left one (1) parcel of land situated at Lumad, Mambajao, Camiguin covered by Original Certificate of Title No. 6729 more particularly described as follows: A parcel of land (lot 907, C-1, Cad. 473), situated in the Sitio of Lumad, Barrio of Poblacion, Municipality of Mambajao, Province of Camiguin. Containing an area of ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTEEN (1,815) SQUARE METERS has been the subject of DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF EMILIANO B. NOGUERA. Made a entered by CARLITO M. NOGUERA, ARTURO M. NOGUERA, ROSEMARIE D. CABAN, LIBRADO R. DAWAL, LIBRADO R. DAWAL, ROLANDO N. DAWAL, RACQUEL “RAQUEL” N. DAWAL children of the deceased MARIETTA N. DAWAL, MA. LOURDES N. BERNABE, AURORA R. NOGUERA, HENRITA N. MAIQUEZ, VIRGINIA R. NOGUERA, MERCEDES R. NOGUERA children of the deceased LUIS M. NOGUERA, MIRIAM ETROPIA “MIRIAM” N. CIOCO, PETRONIO Y. CIOCO, PAUL NOEL N. CIOCO children of the deceased PERLITA N. CIOCO, LUCILA P. NOGUERA, EJERCITO P. NOGUERA, ANA MARGARITA P. NOGUERA, MARIA CRISTINA P. NOGUERA, and ROBERT BOB P. NOGUERA, JR., children of the deceased ROBERT M. NOGUERA, ALEJANDRO N. GURION, MARIA G. ENSIGNE, NICOLAS N. GURON, ADRIANO N. GURION, JR., AND NOEL N. GURION children of the deceased LETICIA N. GURION; per Doc. #33; Page #7; Book # XXI; Series of 2019 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. CARLO CHAN- BORROMEO and per Doc. #135; Page #28, Book # III; Series of 2019 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. HENRY D. ADASA. MDN: Dec 3, 10 & 17, 2019

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City SHEMILY GUMAHAD CASE NO. R10-EV-PUJ 2019-12-3700 (2014-10-1005)

NOTICE OF HEARING

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 BULUA and vice versa with the use of ONE (1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 8, 2020, at 10;30 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) days prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(ies)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 required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). 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 2nd day of December 2019 at Cagayan de Oro City,Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of Certificate of Public Convenience with to operate PUJ SERVICE on the line ; MAMABAJAO –CATARMAN and vice versa with the use of ONE(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 8, 2020 at 10;30 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(ies)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 required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). 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 4th day of December 2019 at Cagayan de Oro City Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience with Modification of Route to operate TH TRUCK SERVICE on the line ;BUKIDNON 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)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 8, 2020 at 10;30 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) days prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of general circulation in the philippines. Party(ies)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 required additional documentary evidence and /or his/her/ their oral testimony(ies). 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 6th day of December 2019 at Cagayan de Oro City,Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TH SERVICE on the line ;CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO ANY POINT IN REGION X and vice versa with the use of TWO(2)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 8,2020 at 10;30 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(ies)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 required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). 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 6th day of December 2019 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 ;CITY PROPER BAGONG SILANG (ALL IN ILIGAN CITY ) and vice versa with the use of ONE (1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 8, 2020, at 10;30 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) days prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(ies)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 required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). 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 6th day of December 2019 at Cagayan de Oro City,Philippines.

(Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER

MDN: Dec 10, 2019

NOTICE OF HEARING

unta dili lamang imbestigahan ang sirkumstansiya sa krimen, lakip na usab ang background sa suspetsado, basin og biktima usab kini sa depression. Matud sa gobernador, hilabihan kini ka ngil-ad nga krimen, ug walay pulong nga matukib kon ngano nahimo kini sa suspetsado. Gikan sa pamilya, silingan, kaubanan ug kinsa pa man nga nakaila sa suspetsado, kinahanglan lakip imbestigahan ug kuhaa’g luwat aron masubay gayud ang tiunay nga nahitabo ug sitwasyon sa pangutok sa lalaking mihimo sa dili matukib sa pulong nga krimen.

(Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER MDN: Dec 10, 2019

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

CASE NO. R10-EV-PUJ 2019-12-3702 (2014-10-776)

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUJ SERVICE on the line ; CITY PROPER –STA ELENA –STEELTOWN and vice versa with the use of ONE(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 8, 2020 at 10;30 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(ies)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 required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). 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 6th day of December 2019 at Cagayan de Oro City Philippines. (Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER MDN: Dec 10, 2019

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Principles... from page 4

ciples described in above contribute to the success of a sustainable tourism development, three are critical to viability: • understanding and targeting the market • enhancing the experience • enhancing sense of place through design These can be summed up in the statement: “Providing a target market with a desired experience in a unique place.” Target market; desired experience; and place: these are the three key elements to get right at the very beginning of a project. Each of these three elements is related to the others, and they all need to be aligned to create a successful sustainable tourist development. Creating a tourism development can start with any of these. One might have a special site in mind, or want to offer a unique experience, or see an opportunity to satisfy a particular market. The beginning point is not important. What is important is to make sure all three aspects are aligned to provide a target market with a desired experience in a unique place.

Teaching... from page 4

nerves and the muscles in the affected side of the body. This is known in neuroscience as neuroplasticity. From personal experience, my reading comprehension greatly improved once I went into writing. The more I write and the more improved my writing, the greater my facility of understanding what I read. My love for writing was developed when my teacher in English required us to keep a journal and write everyday a paragraph or two on our observation and reaction to what is happening to our physical and social environment, including the wandering of our mind. He was patient and dedicated enough to check and make corrections to our outputs every weekend. Writing helps me organize my thoughts, my perception of and responses to the stimuli — the things and events around me that caught my attention and what was churning unusually in my mind — and to choose the appropriate words and their combination to express these thoughts in sentences and to string them together into paragraphs to produce a piece of work: an organized idea of something. When you read the piece you write, you don’t read it word for word, or sentence for sentence but in sequence or flow of thoughts. Transfer that way of reading in reading other works, you will read faster and your comprehension will no doubt improve. Once you love to write your thoughts, you also love to read more

to gain more information to improve your writing. Reading builds your vocabulary and improves your writing. It is a happy cycle. More writing and reading improves understanding.

Emergency... from page 3

to Filipino people brought on by their activities that are driving the climate crisis. He added:“In recognition of this climate emergency, the Philippine government should lead the demand for industrialized nations to ratchet up their emissions reduction ambitions in order to limit global temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius.” “Our own government must also ensure the country’s rapid and just transition to a climate-friendly development through a massive uptake of renewable energy solutions, the phase-out of coal-fired power plants and a stop to all coal and fossil fuels expansion,” he said. Climate emergency After Typhoon Tisoy ravaged Southern Luzon early this week, sudden massive flooding from nonstop rains is now sweeping Northern Philippines, devastating cities and municipalities across Tugegarao, Isabela and Cagayan, some of which are just recovering from similar floods early last month. Greenpeace Philippines Country Director Lea Guerrero said: “These two disasters that have happened in just one week highlight the Philippines’ extreme vulnerability to severe weather and its impacts. Greenpeace is repeating its call for the Philippine government to declare a climate emergency and hold fossil fuel companies accountable for their role in driving climate change.” Guerrero: “Filipinos are constantly under threat from extreme rainfall, storm surges, flash floods, lahar flow and landslides. For every disaster we count our dead loved ones, displaced families and destroyed crops and livelihoods. But confronting the root of the climate crisis we are suffering–the irresponsibility of fossil fuel corporations–is still not on the table.” She said: “President Duterte must issue a climate emergency declaration in order to mobilize the urgent action needed to address this crisis. As a first step, the Philippine government must hold accountable fossil fuel companies who have contributed the most to this climate crisis. These carbon majors include some of the world’s largest and richest companies, such as Shell, BP and ExxonMobil, who continue to expand their harmful operations at the expense of communities and future generations. It is time that they are held responsible for what they have done.” President Duterte’s Climate Emergency Declaration must:

Tuesday, December 10, 2019 • Put climate urgency at the centre of all policy decision-making from a local to national level. • Hold fossil fuel companies accountable for their role in driving climate change and inflicting harm on the Filipino people. • Demand other countries, particularly industrialized nations, to enhance their emissions reduction ambitions in order to meet the Paris Agreement’s aim to limit global temperature rise within 1.5 degrees Celsius. • Ensure the Philippines’ rapid and just transition to a low-carbon pathway through a massive uptake of renewable energy solutions. • Phase-out coal, and stop all plans for future coal and fossil fuel investments The call coincides with the start of the UN climate talks in Madrid, and ahead of an expected announcement by the Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines following its investigation into the responsibility of 47 fossil fuel corporations for human rights impacts resulting from climate change. Open letter The Philippines has been in a climate emergency for decades now — with millions across the country left to suffer the catastrophic effects of extreme weather, made stronger and more deadly by climate change. Year after year, Filipinos are identified among the most impacted globally by this crisis, an emergency situation made worse by the big polluters who have lied and covered up about their contribution, protecting their businesses and profits. Everyday Filipinos have been leading the way in exposing the big fossil fuel corporations most responsible for the emissions heating up the planet, but now it’s time for our government to formally acknowledge this urgent crisis and declare a climate emergency. To sign the petition online, log on to: act.gp/climateemergencyph. source: greenpeace.org

Status... from page 2

the baby is still inside, the mother should already be given with necessary health support by the local government. This could be through regular health checkups and the provision of folic acid and other supplements for free. But it is still the responsibility of the mother to be careful of her proper nutrition during pregnancy. Madelo said stunting is irreversible. Similarly, Gilda C. Ajoc, Nurse V of DOH-CHDNM said through this new law, they are now tasked to locate all pregnant mothers in the region. In the Republic Act mandated by the law, “We will make a track for the pregnant mothers, and that is called pregnancy tracking, and will look for those

pregnant mothers, where do they live in our community, and it is a great challenge to look for them, and give them support and help on how to take care and give their babies a healthy life,” Ajoc said. She added that apart from nutritious food, pregnant mothers should talk to their babies in the womb to develop mental and emotional well-being. So far, DOH has been active to monitor government hospitals to adapt Mother Baby-Friendly facilities. This include not just developing breastfeeding stations but particularly making the hospital exclusive only for breastfeeding. It means that the hospital does not allow canned milk or bottle feeding to their newborns, Ajoc added. Through the implementation of this law, the call of President Rodrigo R. Duterte for Filipinos to be one of the healthy nations in Southeast Asia by 2024 will be realized. (Jack Deniel V. Castillano-PIA intern)

Budget... from page 6

promotion budget,” Lopez later told reporters. The country also wants to make its creative talent pool competitive and attractive in the international markets, he said. To achieve this goal, Lopez said the creative economy roadmap has outlined six priority initiatives and five priority subsectors wherein the public and private sectors need to work together to accelerate the growth of the sector. The priority sectors are advertising, film, animation, game development, and graphic arts, and design, he added. (PNA)

Growth... from page 6

three percent. Both projections are within the government’s 2-4 percent target band until 2021. The rate of price increases in the first 11 months this year averaged at 2.5 percent. Last November, it posted an uptick to 1.3 percent from 0.8 percent in the previous month primarily due to faster inflation of alcoholic beverages and tobacco index given the higher sin taxes. Last month’s uptick is the second jump after domestic inflation peaked at 6.7 percent in September and October 2018. The first increase was recorded last May when the figure rose to 3.2 percent from month-ago’s 3 percent. (PNA)

Exports... from page 6

exports, meanwhile, are mainly driven by information technology and business process management (IT-BPM), as well as creative industries such as graphic design, game development, and software development, which have been identified as service winners.

Earnings from exports of goods and services reached USD95 billion last year, he said. In 2020, Lopez sees the country’s exports of goods and services growing at higher 4 to 6 percent. “There is hope that there is settlement to this China-US (trade war) and there is base effect considering 2018 and 2019 somewhat slowed down. Hopefully, we can go back on track in terms of growth rate,” he said. Lopez said the electronics sector is expected to bounce back as some elements of its supply chain are affected by the trade war. Affected are exports of sectors related to manufacturing, such as furniture, fixture and petroleum, he said. “And we can credit also in domestic demand that instead of export, these (products) are sold here because of that strong demand locally so somehow, there is that trade diversion effect. Since the question is the outlook for next year, then I think we can say positively that it can only be better. Of course, that hinges on the better negotiation between the two major economies,” he added. Lopez said the country’s total exports are on track to hit the USD122-billion goal by 2022. The exports revenue goal was set under the Philippine Export Development Plan. (PNA)

President... from page 9

through his teachings and advocacy, research and publications, most prominently as the proponent of the Jesuit Universal Apostolic Preference, “To collaborate in the care of our Common Home,” very responsive to the call of Pope Francis in his landmark encyclical, Laudato Si. His PhD Dissertation on Sedimentation dynamics of the Cagayan de Oro River Catchment and its implications for the coastal marine habitats of Macajalar Bay and MS Thesis in Environmental Science Seedling survival and growth responses of Enhalusacoroides (L.f.) Royle using bamboo “pipes” under outdoor culture conditions were borne out of his actual experience in leading XU Projects like Ridge-River-Reef Project(R3), Mineral Recovery Project, XU 2012 to 2015, 2017; Mangrove Mapping in Macajalar Bay; Coral Resource Assessment and Marine Debris Audit, Barangays Bayabas,

Macabalan, and Gusa, Cagayan de Oro City. Tan has been recognized for his scholarly and academic achievements among which are Most Outstanding Nicolanian (MONICA 2017) in Environmental Science by the Saint Paul University-Surigao, Surigao City; International Postgraduate Research Scholar (IPRS) Award and University Postgraduate Award (UPA), University of Notre Dame Australia; University and College Scholar, University of the Philippines Diliman and Cocofed Scholar, Ateneo de Davao University. Besides his affiliation with the Society of Jesus and Jesuit Volunteer Philippines, Tan is also affiliated with the Philippine Association of Marine Sciences, Federation of Institutes of Freshwater and Marine Sciences, National Research Council of the Philippines and NAUI Scuba Divers. “We thank Fr. Mars for his gracious acceptance of this important mission of leadership,” the university memo concluded. “We also thank Fr. Bobby for his enormous contributions to the University and Northern Mindanao over these past nine years. Let us keep Fr. Mars and Fr. Bobby and our beloved Xavier Ateneo in our prayers.” (RMB)

Launching... from page 1

Orotsco has acquired 15 brand new Hino modern public utility vehicles (PUVs) intended to serve the Puerto to Seven Seas Waterpark route and vice-versa. The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) earlier approved Orotsco’s loan application amounting to Php30.195 million.

Route... from page 1

There will be two loops in the proposed route scheme that will run approximately 22 kilometers. The first loop will start from Bugo to Limketkai-SM CDO Downtown Premier-Ayala Mall Centrio-Gaisano-IponanIgpit-Seven Seas Waterpark and return to Bugo while the second loop will start from Bugo and traverse Agora-Westbound Terminal-Seven Seas-CityMall Ipona-Gaisano Mall and loop back to Bugo. The 15 PUVs are all Hino units. The first day of operation will be announced soon even as Guro hinted that OROTSCO may be giving commuters a free ride during their first day of operation.

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Editor: MARK FRANCISCO

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Turn your Weakness Into Strength NOBODY IS PERFECT. Also, no one is righteous in the eyes of our Lord. We each have our own weaknesses and insecurities. Some we express and some we usually keep among ourselves for fear of judgment of others who simply have no empathy, sensitivity, or can’t understand and fathom our situations. These are but normal things that happen in our society. Having mentioned of each of our predicaments, there is no way but up once we hit rock bottom. It is important that we accept with

all our hearts our own misfortunes. Whether we like or accept it or not, things happen even when we don’t like it. Everything happens for a reason and such things befall unto us for a purpose - not to harm but to strengthen us. Most of all, to empower, encourage, inspire, and motivate others simply by hearing our stories. I would like to share the life of Ms. Keisha Marie Guilaran, a simple and beautiful inside-out teen who was one of the top winners of the recent Passionista’s Season 2 The Professional Series 2019 competition in ‘I Mean Business’ Theme.’ What inspired me more was to know of the fact that she never used her handicap of not being able to speak and hear to stop her in pursuing her passion in modeling. If we look at her, no one would guess that she could not hear nor speak. There is something about her presence that shines whenever she walks on stage. Surely, nobody

Passionista By Ms. Kitchie Uy

fuss and learn to live with it with gracefulness and big heart. As a compensation, her weakness even made her emotionally intelligent. One can tell how it never affected her at all, by the way she beautifully smiles to people and the way she walks on stage, feeling the whole right as a huborn this way. No one highly expected her to man being to also enjoy else can feel what Keiwin among the Top 5 what any other normal sha endures deep inside and complete human beMakeover Teams together with her makeup growing up this way ing has. except only she herself artist brother, Aloysius If we have the disand the rest who has Guilaran. Yet I recipline to remind ourthe same handicap and ally believe it is greatly selves how blessed we for this, a great respect of the way she carries are in our lives and reherself of being blessed, and admiration goes to main grateful of what we her from the Passionista already have, what more graceful, grateful, and confident that her char- community and entire are our excuses not to acter shines through her society who happen to reach our full potentials know her. Not being movements. even after knowing Kei Using only hand sig- able to hear nor speak sha’s story? Stay blessed can geatly affect one’s nals to send any mesand be always grateful sage accross in order to life in an enormous usu- anyway. ally negative way, but as be understood and to Celebrate your natural inner beauty! we look at Keisha, she understand, certainly Follow your passion accepts it without much Be a Passionsita! it is not her fault to be