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Pizarro back as Oro Chamber head By MARK FRANCISCO

“WE will make our organization into a regional chamber.” Thus declared newly installed Oro Chamber president Robertino Pizarro in his comeback on Tuesday as the leader of Northern Mindanao’s largest business lobby. Pizarro – who was previously the president of the Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation, Inc. from 2017 to 2018 – is back at the helm as its president, kicking off his fresh one-year term for 2020 after taking his oath before PCCI Mindanao Area

vice president Ma. Teresa Alegrio in ceremonies last December 3 at Limketkai Luxe Hotel here. In his inaugural speech, Pizarro revealed that he has talked with several business sectors in neighboring provinces such as Bukidnon and these leaders have committed to work with Oro Chamber in several fronts to forge a stronger lobbying hand. The occasion also marked outgoing Oro Chamber president Irene Floro’s farewell even as she outlined her valedictory report in a See CHAMBER, page 15

PCCI vice president for Mindanao Ma. Teresa Alegrio inducts the 2020 officers of Oro Chamber led by (not in order) president Robertino Pizaro, VP-trade and commerce Efren Uy, VP-manufacturing Jaime Rafael Paguio, VPagribusiness Arthur Quiblat, VP-services Helen Grace Uy, VP-BSO Jesus Jardin, corporate secretary Atty. Antonio Soriano, corporate treasurer Agnes Adviento and trustees Jan Michael Uy, Ruben Vegafria, Collen Tarcelo, Jolly Gallamaso, Dennis Mackun and Jeffrey Ang. mdn photo

PRO 10 launches “Higalang Pulis Mobile Library” ILIGAN CITY -- Police Regional Office (PRO) 10 Director PBGen Rolando B. Anduyan led the launching of PRO 10 Higalang Pulis Mobile Library at Sitio Limunsudan, Brgy Rogongon, this city, recently. The mobile library is targeting schoolchildren and out-of-school youth to help them gain basic knowledge, teach them

good values and patriotism, and mold them to become good and responsible citizens of the society. The Mobile Library was attached to a patrol car with a makeshift bookshelf placed at the back of the vehicle. Accompanying the mobile library are police teachers that will assist the children on how to write See LIBRARY, page 15

Military celebrates Human Rights Day with Children While militant groups conduct mass rallies and protests in the streets exploiting minority groups as propaganda fronts, the 3rd Special Forces “Arrowhead” Battalion (3SFBn) celebrates the Human Rights Day with the Agusanon children from all walks of life in a Christmas party celebration at the 3SFBn headquarters in barangay Noli, Bayugan City today. We stand to uphold Human Rights as we put premium to the welfare of our youth because they are the most vulnerable sector in any conflict. Last December

2, Litboy Talja Binongcasan, a grade 6 student from Gingoog City, was killed in an encounter in Agusan del Norte. A clear proof the

Communist NPA Terrorists violates International Humanitarian Law (IHL). We cannot afford to let this See CELEBRATES, page 14

Manobo Youths: We need DepEd schools for IPs Lianga, Surigao del Sur--- “I strive hard to finish school and help my family because I know that Communist NPA Terrorist-influenced areas find it hard to prosper. We wish that a DepEd school will be constructed here in our sitio,” said Jackyboy Salinas, a young resident of Sitio Simowao (Kilometer 9), Diatagon, Lianga Surigao Del Sur during his speech at the closing ceremony of the 3rd Lianga Youth Leadership Summit (YLS), Sunday (December 8) at the 9th Special Forces “Hounds’ Company, 3rd Special Forces “Arrowhead” See SCHOOLS, page 14

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Government rescues 4 sick children from Bakwits MARAMAG, Bukidnon --A team from the local government unit (LGU) of Kitaotao, National Commission on

Indigenous People (NCIP), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), and Philippine National Police (PNP)

rescued four sick children from the Bakwit in the Iglesia Filipina Independiente (IFI) Church Church in Poblacion,

Kitaotao at around 8:00 A.M. on December 8, 2019. The Communist Party of the Philippines - New People's Army - National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) organized the Bakwits from Sitio Dumasilag, Brgy. Sta Felomina, municipality of Quezon in Bukidnon and occupied the IFI Church, saying their presence there is the best way to pressure the government to pull out the military forces in their area. Despite the recommendations of municipal doctors of Quezon and Kitaotao for the seriously ill children to be immediately admitted to the nearest hospital, the leaders and organizers identified as Teresa “Neneng” Antihaw and Datu Olmo Antugon, refused to let the children out of the compound as long as

their demands are not met. Lt. Col Franklin F. Fabic, commanding officer of 88th Infantry Battalion, commended the accomplishment of the government team in rescuing the sick children. “I am proud that despite the resistance of organizers, the children were saved from danger. The safety of the children is our priority. These Bakwits are victims of deception and fake information by CPP-NPA-NDF organizers,” he said. “To the CPP-NPA-NDF, stop manipulating IPs communities in advancing your political agenda especially the children. Do not let the children suffer for your personal gains. They deserved a better life. Do not destroy their lives for they are future of our land,” he added. (88IB,PA)

which will be in-charge in the enforcement of this ordinance,” she added. For his part, Councilor Reuben R. Daba, former chair of the City Council for the Protection of Children and committee on social services, said there should have three angles in eyeing this alarming issue to young women; spiritual, physical

and medical. “Tudluan gayud ang bata sa pagkahadlok sa Ginoo… it is the obligation of the parents ug kinahanglan naay special body and that entire expert in the medical field,” said Daba. “Early pregnancy grabe ang effect sa bata nga babaye,” he concluded. (SP/ JBDacer)

Rodriguez expresses alarm over rise of teenage pregnancy, pushes for prevention ordinance Councilor Jocelyn B. Rodriguez expressed alarm over the rising cases of teenage pregnancy in Northern Mindanao.In her special report during the regular session on Monday presided over by Vice Mayor Raineir Joaquin V. Uy, Councilor Rodriguez reported that Northern Mindanao is second in the entire country in terms of teenage pregnancy cases. Citing data provided by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in its National Demo-graphic and Health Survey in 2017, Rodriguez said that in Region 10, around 15-percent of young women within the range of 15-19 years old is bearing child, compared to nine-percent in the national level. The lady councilor added that out of 13,405 total deliveries in the city last 2017, 79 were from women between ages 10 to 14 years

old and 1,763 were from women between ages 15 to 19 years old. For the first six months of 2018, Councilor Rodriguez said that out of 6,998 deliveries, 14 are from women ages 10 to 14 years old, and 822 are from 15 to 19 years of age within the city. Councilor Rodriguez described teenage pregnancy as not only a health problem but a social problem in the city. “Our most common perception on teenage pregnancy is a health related problem, personal family problem, or a character problem of the young woman but several studies have already shown that teenage pregnancy is not only a health problem but rather a social problem,” Rodriguez opined. With this, Councilor Rodriguez proposed for a teenage pregnancy preven-

tion ordinance in the city. “This ordinance is to come up with a comprehensive policy on how we are going to free our women from this problem by liberating them from social inequalities, prejudices, the lack of education and poverty,” said Rodriguez. “I propose that there must be a special body

Dads tackle CEED budgets

The 19th City Council sitting as the committee of the whole continued the deliberations of the city’s budget for 2020 submitted by the executive department. During its recent budget hearing presided over by Councilor Edna Dahino, chair of the committee on finance, budget and appropriations, the local legislators tackled

the programs, projects and activities for the different components of the City Economic Enterprises Department. These include the Cogon Market, Agora, the IBT Components-Market Management, Carmen Market and Puerto Market. The councilors reviewed the revenue generation program, and the market revenue supervision

program, including the contract supervision of the slaughterhouse. The committee learned that at present, the tax imposed per chicken under the slaughterhouse component is still P0.25 which was still the tax imposed 25 years ago. For this, the councilors are contemplating to repeal it. See BUDGETS, page 14

SP accepts NHA offer to donate relocation site ANOTHER concrete step in promoting socialized program can now be undertaken by the city government to address the acute and urgent need to provide core shelter to homeless residents. This after the 19th City Council during its regular session Monday presided over by Vice Mayor Raineir Joaquin V. Uy enacted an ordinance accepting the offer of the National Housing Authority to turnover and donate to the city government the infrastructure components and open spaces of NHA-CDO Bayanihan Village Phase 1, Sitio Macapaya, Camamanan. With an aggregate area of 47,307 square meters, the property is intended for “TS” Sendong survivors and have already been enjoyed/ utilized by the homeowners association (HOA) of the said relocation site, The Gavel learned. Under the Deed of Donation and Acceptance (DOAA), the NHA shall cede, transfer and convey to the city the ownership and administration of the properties including its maintenance, operation and restoration, repair and improvement, if necessary. For its part, the city government shall commit that the road lots, open spaces, community facilities and the likes shall be used exclusively for public purposes for which they are intended and not for any other purposes. It shall pay all the expenses necessary for the registration of the DOAA and the transfer of titles in its name, shall be responsible for the proper upkeep and maintenance of the donated road lots and alleys at its expense in accordance with RA 957 as amended by PD 1216, among others. The legislation was reviewed and endorsed by the committees on subdivision and landed estate and on laws and rules chaired by Councilors Edgar S. Cabanlas and Ian Mark Q. Nacaya, respectively. (SP/JAOclarit)

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Sunrise Events, A Part of the IRONMAN Group Dominates Sports Tourism Awards CEBU CITY – Sunrise Events Inc., A part of the IRONMAN group and its flagship triathlons IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 dominated the recently concluded Philippine Sports Tourism Awards. Sunrise Events Inc. was bestowed a total of three awards for impeccable sports tourism management and their continued commitment to promote sports tourism in the country. Organized by Selrahco PR and Primetime Plan Bravo, the Philippine Sports Tourism Awards, now in its 3rd year, sought to recognize and celebrate the movers and shakers of sports as a major pillar of Philippine tourism. Different institutions which were awarded the prestigious PSTA trophies varied from governments, private companies, venues, conventions, and more. A total of 14 awards were presented in the Grand Bar & Lounge of Resorts World Manila, Pasay City. Sunrise Events together with the City of Davao received the award for Destination Marketing of the Year for their efforts in underpinning Mindanao as a safe and happy place for sports despite the dire aftermath of the Marawi

siege the year prior. The 2018 70.3 Ironman filled slots the same day they opened and brought together local and international triathletes to the undeniable charm of Davao City. The 3rd PSTA also recognized Sunrise Events Inc.’s pulsing efforts up north. The 2018 IRONMAN in Subic Bay marked the first time that IRONMAN went full distance. This racked up over 1,000 triathletes as a result. The award was received together with the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority for the latter’s full support and assistance. These, along with their other annual events including IRON KIDS and the 5150 triathlon, highlighted Sunrise Events Inc. as a powerful driver for Philippine sports and tourism. Sunrise Events Inc. was awarded the Organizer of the Year – Private Award—capping off the night with a total of 3 awards. Having started from one event in Camsur that yielded 583 participants, Sunrise Events Inc. has now become a sports organizer powerhouse, managing around 12-15 multi-sport events that garner thousands of athletes in an annual ba-

PSTA winners and presenters from left to right: Lalie Novero (Sunlife Financial), Atty. Ramon O. Agregado (Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority), Maria Cecilia Bobadilla-Bitare (Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority), Agusto Lagman (Automobile Association Philippines), Ali Go (Ceres - Negros FC), Josen De Tagle (Philippine Airlines), Vicky Magsino (Marco Polo Plaza Hotel), Joee Guilas (Resorts World Manila), Mayor Felipe Antonio Remollo (City of Dumaguete), Noemi Julian (Clark Development Corporation), Undersecretary Benito Bengzon, Jr. (Department of Tourism), Princess Galura (Sunrise Events, Inc.), Roberto Zozobrado (President, PATA Philippine Chapter), Michelle Lim (Cebu Pacific), Anthony Carlo Agustin (Province of Negros Occidental), Generose Tecson (City of Davao), Charles Lim (Founder, Philippine Sports Tourism Awards), Pauland Dumlao (President, Primetime)

sis. Sunrise Events has been awarded best International Event Organizer three years in a row. Sunrise Events, Inc was acquired by the IRONMAN group, a part of Wanda Holdings Inc in March 2019. Other winners of PSTA

2018 were The City of Dumaguete (Event Organizer of the Year – Government), Ceres – Negros FC (Sports Association of the Year), Resorts World Manila (Charity Event of the Year), Sunlife Financial (Event Sponsor-

ship of the Year), Philippine Airlines (Airline of the Year), AA Philippines (MICE Event of the Year), Marco Polo Plaza Hotel (Hotel of the Year), Cebu Pacific – Juan for Fun (Adventure Event of the Year), Philippine Sports

Commission/Philippine National Games (Event of the Year – Domestic), Panaad Park & Sports Complex, Bacolod City (Sports Venue of the Year) & Clark Freeport (Sports Destination of the Year).

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Cooperativism means sustainable development

It has been the observation that in many ways, we already live in a world of plenty. Indeed, economic growth has produced incredible wealth and most part of the world have escaped from extreme economic hardship. It is so puzzling to know that despite such observation, some 821 million people in the world, mostly in Asia, are hungry and that 2.5 billion people are still suffering inside the vicious cycle of poverty. Why? So evident are the glaring dysfunctions of the contemporaneous development model where only one per cent of the world’s population has benefitted, foremost are the global corporations that are

in control of the economy. Everywhere – inequality, decline in social justice, crisis in democracy, ecological turbulence due to climate change, financial and economic instability and lately, violent extremism. In the Philippines, it is time to reflect on the many faces of development as it seems the word development has become a much abused term and it is imperative to define what it is not. Let us go back in history to have a clear insight on what development is not. The IMF and World Bank spoke of development before, toppling down the forest to give way to Chico River Dam in the Mountain

Province despite the serious resistance from the Ifugaos led by Macliing Dulag which cost him his life. It was then the time of the Marcos dictatorship when projects were just rammed down the throats of the populace and no amount of protest could stop such outpourings what had been described then as “development aggressions.” That name was again invoked in putting-up the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant that cost the country more than two and half billion dollars, when the price should only be a billion or so. For interest alone, the Philippine government is paying an amount yearly bigger than the annual budget of the health department

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for a mega project that has not at all produced even a single watt of electricity as it was established in an earthquake-fault area. It was the height of the travesty, a Trojan horse that has suck the nation dry of its economic blood burying us in heavy foreign debt that even the new born must pay for something that has not at all benefitted the country. But we need not look far to see how the world is mangled beyond recognition. The loggers have decimated our forests, industries have treated the See DEVELOPMENT, page 15

Nuts & Bolts

24 tips for office etiquette training Having worked my way to the top during my international postings from Guest Service Manager/ Front Office Manager in Holiday Inn then as Executive Assistant Manager and Resident Manager before assuming the role of General Manager in Accor, it is disheartening to see the deterioration of basic etiquette and professionalism in the workplace. Some say it is just “this generation”. I am not convinced – because I see it in all demographics. I believe it is a symptom of a culture that is modelled from the top down. Employees model the behaviours of leadership and an organization’s culture is built off of the behaviours of those who lead the organization. Office etiquette and professionalism is important because it lays the foundation for productivity, efficiency and cohesiveness. 24 Tips For Office Etiquette Training

1. Knock First This may sound elementary but I’m amazed at how some people don’t think twice about walking through a closed door without knocking first. Taking the time to knock first demonstrates respect for the person on the other side of the door. 2. Be Nice Simply being nice to other people can have a significant impact on the work culture. Many people are dealing with life’s challenges making it so important for us to be nice to each other. We spend a good portion of our lives with co-workers so let’s just be nice! 3. Answer the Phone I am always amazed when I see someone in a conversation, their phone rings and they simply allow the call to go to voicemail. Answering the telephone on the first or second ring sends a message that the call is important. Creating customer ser-

vice standards helps employees understand the expectation for responding to phone calls. It shouldn’t matter who the caller is, a professional always responds quickly. 4. Don’t Answer Your Cell Phone Ringing cell phones can be very disruptive in business meetings. Meeting ground rules should include turning off cell phones and waiting until there is a break or the meeting ends to respond to cell phone calls. Some organizations don’t allow employees to have their phones on their desk or in their work area. This might not be a bad idea. 5. Don’t Interrupt Meetings Have you ever been in a meeting and someone boldly interrupts? When a group of employees are in a business meeting, wait until the meeting is finished to interrupt. When people are focused on discussing a topic it is only polite to wait until they are

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finished. 6. Don’t Interrupt Conversations Sometimes you are in the middle of a conversation with someone and a co-worker will walk up and interrupt the conversation. If you approach a couple of people engaged in a conversation, don’t interrupt and politely wait until they are finished. 7. Use Wisdom When Communicating Sharing sensitive information appropriately can be tricky. Verbal communication is usually more effective than electronic because it minimizes the likelihood of a mis-communication – that can easily happen with See ETIQUETTE, page 15

Hints and Traces

Motivating the young

ONE very gratifying task I do is talking with young people, usually those in the school where I work, and being given the chance to help them in some way. It’s amazing that just by inviting them for a short chat, they would already feel very happy and grateful. And that’s because they actually have a lot to share, if not, unload. I realize that many of them have not had the chance of having some kind of serious talk where serious matters and issues are brought up. They may appear cheerful and carefree,

but many of them actually bear some heavy load inside their heart. They actually need an outlet to vent their suppressed fears, doubts, etc. They feel relieved that they, at least, are being given some attention, are listened to, and are helped to sort out things that have been bothering them. In fact, many of them would say they feel lighter after the chat. It’s on these occasions when things are clarified, since the young people usually tend to exaggerate matters of little importance

while belittling, if not ignoring, those that have crucial consequences. The challenge is how to make them see what are essential in life and what are simply incidental and instrumental. Many times, they confuse and reverse the two. Also they have to be taught about the proper sense of priorities. It’s a task that requires a lot of patience and consistency. Follow-ups are necessary, since many of them would get enthusiastic only at the initial chat but would soon lose interest in the succeeding ones. Often they are held back by their

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misplaced sense of fear and shame. In this regard, it is important that some degree of friendship and confidence to the point that they feel at ease in opening up, is established as early as possible and kept and developed along the way. They need to feel reassured always. See MOTIVATING, page 15

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Gibiyaang pamilya sa MisOr hero police, ayudahan

Jailed NPA leader pleads not guilty to 12 criminal cases By MALU CADELINA-MANAR, MindaNews

KIDAPAWAN CITY – A suspected New People’s Army (NPA) commander, Rachel Cortez Daguman known by her alias as “Jazmin,” pleaded not guilty to 12 criminal charges filed against her at the Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 17 and 23 here. Daguman, wearing a yellow T-shirt provided for by the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), was heavily guarded by elements of the Philippine National Police, Philippine Army, and BJMP when she arrived at the Hall of Justice under the 12th Judicial Region based here around 8 a.m. Wednesday. Present during the hearing was Daguman’s father, an evangelical pastor in Magpet town; counsels Greg Andolana and Jojo Alave, both private practitioners; and Orlando Dano from the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO). Charges filed against Daguman include four counts of attempted murder and multiple attempted murder which stemmed from the ambush her group allegedly perpetrated against the convoy of the Presidential

Security Guard (PSG) in Arakan, Cotabato on July 19, 2017. The attack wounded Army Sergeants Ian Peralta and Jerry Corsal and Staff Sergeant Julito Lisandra, all PSG members. D ag u m an w a s a l s o charged for killing a certain Commander Ebon Ansabo, believed to be the head of the Bagani, an armed group considered hostile to the NPA. The killing of Ansabo took place in Arakan, Cotabato, on July 27, 2012, court records showed. She also faced one count of carnapping, which reportedly happened in Makilala, Cotabato, on May 20, 2013, where the complainant was identified as Hassim Molid. The vehicle stolen was reportedly worth P1.3 million. Daguman and her men were also charged one count of robbery for orchestrating a raid of a police station in Magpet, Cotabato, on June 27, 2005. Court records showed the rebels carted away several high-powered firearms worth half a million pesos during the raid. The hearing for these eight cases, which were See JAILED, page 13

Republic of the Philippine’s SUPREME COURT 4TH SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Sharia’ a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE BETWEEN SPOUSES RYAN PINUELA LALICAN AND MAEANN AGOCOY SULTAN-LALICAN,

CIVIL CASE NO. 2019-121

RYAN PINUELA LALICAN AND MAEANN AGOCOY SULTAN-LALICAN Petitioners. X - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -/ 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 August 10, 2006 at Dians, Zamboanga del Sur, both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this court, both of them can be served with summon and other legal process relative to this case at their residence at their Tigbao Zamboanga del Sur and Ditucalan, Iligan City respectively. That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for five (5) 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 , August 10, 2006 , 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 January 17, 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 9th day of December 2019. HON. OSOP M.ALI Presiding Judge MDN: December 12, 19 & 26 2019

A DL AW NG Huweb e s, Nobyembre 28, 2019, nahitabo ang pagbusikad sa granada sulod sa may Initao Community College, ang insidente nga kung wala gihalad ni Police Master Sergeant Jason Magno ang iyang kinabuhi, mas daghang inosente ang makabsan sa kinabuhi. Kini, ang nakapadasig kang Gobernador Bambi Emano nga tabangan ang iyang pamilya nga gitaliwan. Nagpadangat ug pahasubo, gisaludohan ug gipasalamatan ni Gobernador

Emano si PMS Magno atol sa sinemanang pagpakayab sa nasudnong bandila sa kapitolyo, uban sa saad nga ayudahan ang iyang gibiyaang pamilya, hilabina ang iyang mga anak hangtud sila makahuman sa pagtungha. Dili tiaw ang gihimo ni PMS Magno nga nakapadasig sa atong kaigsuonang anaa sa serbisyo publiko, sa walay pagduhaduha gi-solo ang kapait sa nahiagumang kamatayon, apan tam-is niadtong naluwas intawon sa madugo nga hitabo.

Tungod niini, buot sa gobernador nga hatagan sa pasidungog si PMS Magno atol sa umalabot nga Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) meeting. "We will help the family. Ang iyang mga anak, ang isa intawon buta dili makakita. We will try to offer scholarship and we will honor him during the next PPOC nga meeting sa iyang sakripisyo," matud ni Gobernador Emano. Kauban si Gobernador Bambi Emano sa kasub-anan See PAMILYA, page 13

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LTFRB-10, CDO Coop inaugurate first 15 modern PUVs to ply City routes By ERCEL MAANDIG

The ribbon cutting of the inauguration of OROTSCO’s 15 units modern PUV plying from Bugo village in the East to Seven Seas Adventure park in Opol town of Misamis Oriental in the west. (Photo by Ercel Maandig)

agayan de OroThe Public Utility Vehicle(PUV) Modernization program was already implemented here Monday morning with an inauguration of the 1st 15 units of 21 seaters PUV plying from the village of Bugo to Seven Seas Water park in the town of Opol in Misamis Oriental. Oro Transportation Service Cooperative (OROTSCO) was granted by the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) a loan amounting to Php38 Million for the said initial units. According to LTFRB-10 Regional Director Amenodin Guro that the loan granted by Government Bank institutions such as DBP and LandBank to transport cooperatives was in a 5,6,7 scheme.5% equity and

6% interest of the total cost of the vehicle 7 years to pay. OROTSCO is the first cooperative here granted a loan from DBP and the first transport cooperative operating the puv modernization program of the government in this city. The unit is a fully airconditioned Hino brand unit with Wi-Fi and Card swiping machine,21 seating capacity with additional 8 Passengers on standing position if seating capacity was already full. The launching of PUV modern vehicles here was the 1st in Mindanao and it will be followed by Cities of General Santos and Butuan. The launching was also graced by City Mayor Oscar Moreno,Land Transportation Office 10 Regional Director Nelson Manaloto,Representative

from the Office of Transportation Cooperative (OTC),Col. Mike Macapagal of the Northern Mindanao Highway Patrol Group(HPG) and OROTSCO Chairman Valeriano Constantino. The PUV Modernization program is a flagship initiative of the present administration that envisions a re-structured,modern,well managed and environmentally sustainable public transport sector and aims to make public transport safe and comfortable for commuters and drivers as well who is now basic paid with complete government benifits such as bonuses and insurance. The main mechanism here is the creation of a cooperative or corporation for the issuance of franchise from LTFRB and the adoption of new technologies in consonance with the PUV Modernization program.

Construction of DavNor town’s IP village, dormitory up in 2020 By CHE PALICTE, PNA

DAVAO CITY – Davao del Norte Governor Edwin Jubahib said the construction of the National Housing Authority’s (NHA) multimillion project in Talaingon town that includes three Indigenous People (IP) village and a dormitory for IP children will start in January

next year. Interviewed at the sidelines of Sto. Tomas town’s lighting ceremony on Monday, Jubahib said documents pertaining to the projects and the site development are ready. “We will fast-track this project and make sure that

it will be finished in an early possible time,” the governor said. Talaingod town Mayor Jonnie Libayao identified the projects as Balai Lupowanan in Sitio Nasilaban costing PHP20 million and the Balai Ugpaan in Sitio Gatong amounting to PHP20 million, and the PHP20 million IP dormitory which will be

constructed in the vicinity of Datu Jose Libayao Memorial High School in Barangay Tiibi-Tibi. NHA general manager Marcelino Escalada said agency’s support for Talaingod in consistent with the President Rodrigo Duterte’s vision to end the communist insurgency. Escalada also said the

Stocks recover, peso ends sideways By JOANN VILLANUEVA

MANILA -- The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) recovered Wednesday after a two-day slide while the peso continued its sideways close against the US dollar as investors kept their wait-and-see stance on developments primarily in the US. The main equities gauge improved by 0.65 percent, or 50.23 points, to 7,786.41 points BPI Research said stocks gained on hopes that US would delay the implementation of new

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tariff on Chinese goods, which was set on December 15, 2019. This, as trade talks between the US and China remain unresolved. With this optimism, some of other counters in the local bourse also gained during the day, with All Shares index up by 0.30 percent, or 13.65 points, to 4,623.66 points. Most counters tracked the main index, led by Property, which rose 1.43 percent, and was trailed by Services, 1.02 percent; Financials, 0.73 percent; and Industrial, 0.31 per-

cent. Mining and Oil declined by 0.55 percent and Holding Firms by 0.34 percent. Volume reached 666.15 million shares amounting to PHP5.29 billion. Advancers led decliners at 98 to 86, while 53 shares were unchanged. Meanwhile, the local currency ended the day at 50.81 from 50.735 against the dollar on Tuesday. BPI Research attributed this to the stronger dollar and the government’s decision to have a tighter range for its 2019

domestic growth target from 6 to 7 percent to 6 to 6.5 percent. The peso opened the day at 50.70, better than its 50.82 start in the previous session. It traded between 50.87 and 50.695. The average level for the day stood at 50.763 from 50.736 a day ago. Vo l u m e t o t a l e d t o USD782.8 million, higher than the USD742.36 million a day ago. The currency pair is s een to trade b etween 50.70 and 50.90 on Thursday. (PNA)

BPI extends banking hours of some branches this December By JOANN VILLANUEVA, PNA

MANIL A -- Aya l a-le d Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) on Monday started to extend by an hour the operations of

over 100 BPI and BPI Family Savings (BFSB) branches nationwide. In an adv is or y, t he b an k s ai d s ome of it s branches will also open on all Saturdays of December

to cater to the requirements of its clients. BPI account holders can check the list of these branches through htttps://w w w.bpi.com. ph/. (PNA)

projects seek to “uplift the lives of the IPs and develop their communities.” “When people live in a comfortable house, they live in harmony with each other and discussions for the community development runs smoothly,” he added. Aside from the NHA, Libayao said the Office of Davao del Norte 2nd District

Rep. Pantaleon D. Alvarez is providing support for infrastructure projects. “Atty. Ana Alvarez is coordinating with us in all the plans and projects of the Congressman in my town, from roads to women development,” he added, referring to the lawmaker’s daughter and chief of staff. (PNA)

More British firms keen on business opportunities in PH By LESLIE GATPOLINTAN

MANILA -- More British companies are keen on doing business in the Philippines, encouraged by the country’s growing economy and availability of an educated workforce. British Chamber of Commerce Philippines (BCCP) Executive Chairman Chris Nelson said that in the last five years, over 2,300 British companies expressed interest in retail particularly food, infrastructure, and education and training. “I anticipate new companies will be coming. And also what we are trying (to do) as well is to grow the business of existing companies,” he said in an interview Tuesday. The BCCP is continuously promoting other business opportunities, including healthcare and business consultancy; and other growth areas such as manufacturing, energy, and environment through various events. “UK (United Kingdom) companies are looking more at Southeast Asia. What we are trying to do is to make sure they look at

the Philippines as their primary destination,” Nelson said. He said British firms consider the Philippines a “very attractive” market for investors given its robust economy and Englishspeaking population. Nelson also cited the country’s ease of doing business law while pushing for the passage of the bill amending the Retail Trade Liberalization Act. A bill has been filed in the Senate proposing to bring down the minimum paid-up capital for foreign firms engaged in the retail trade business. “Retail liberalization will gonna very good for us. And obviously, what we would like to see is further liberalization of the economy, reduce what they call the investment negative (list), obviously (so) you can get more companies investing here,” he added. The negative list refers to the list of economic sectors where foreign ownership and participation in the Philippines are regulated. (PNA)

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EXCERPT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE 19th SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN OF CAMIGUIN HELD ON OCTOBER 15, 2019 AT THE SP SESSION HALL, CAMIGUIN LEGISLATIVE BUILDING, PROVINCIAL CAPITOL, MAMBAJAO, CAMIGUIN. PRESENT: Hon. Rodin Modina Romualdo - Provincial Vice Governor; Presiding Hon. Rony Nanol Sagocsoc - Provincial Board Member Hon. Placido Bacor Oclarit - Provincial Board Member Hon. Miguel Lustre Ibahay - Provincial Board Member Hon. Nerio Y. Galochino - Provincial Board Member Hon. Jose Rufino Babael Ladao - Provincial Board Member Hon. Webb Itum Bajenio - Provincial Board Member Hon. Shella Galope Babanto - Provincial Board Member; PCL President Hon. Jaime Abrea Maestrado - Provincial Board Member; LnB President Hon. Lucile Dagondon Salvani - Provincial Board Member; SKPP President ABSENT: None ================================================================================================ “EXPLANATORY NOTE A wise option for a mode of transportation today is the motorcycle. It is easy and convenient to maneuver and considered utilitarian due to lower prices and greater fuel economy. It can be used for long distance travel, community cruising and off-road riding. A motorcycle can either be manual or automatic. An automatic motorcycle cannot be dictated manually. It shifts automatically to match the driving conditions. When driving down hill, load and gravity contribute the increasing speed of the motorcycle. The brake system is the only driver’s option to reduce the speed but frequent application of the brake may result to a higher temperature of the disc brake and brake lining resulting to the lowering of braking force to reduce the desired speed making difficulty to maneuver, thus, untoward incident can happen. Recently, there were numbers of accident happened attributed by automatic motorcycle occurred in highly-elevated areas because the brake system failed to effectively function due to lack of engine brake mechanism. Such incident resulted to damage of property and fatalities specifically the incident at Barangay Cuña, Sagay, Camiguin road going to Binangawan Falls. It is in the context that regulation of routes and capacity for automatic motorcycle within the territorial jurisdiction of the Province of Camiguin is imperative to protect all riders from all forms of road accidents. PROVINCIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2019-61 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE ROUTES AND CAPACITY OF AUTOMATIC MOTORCYCLES TRAVERSING HIGHLY- ELEVATED AREAS WITHIN THE PROVINCE OF CAMIGUIN. BE IT ENACTED by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Camiguin, in session assembled: SECTION 1. TITLE. This Ordinance shall be known as the “CAMIGUIN AUTOMATIC MOTORCYCLE REGULATION ORDINANCE OF 2019”. SECTION 2. PURPOSE. This Ordinance is enacted to protect and ensure safety to all motorists using automatic motorcycles traversing along highly-elevated areas within the territorial jurisdiction of the Province. SECTION 3. COVERAGE. This Ordinance shall apply to all automatic motorcycles traversing along highly-elevated areas as specified in this Ordinance. SECTION 4. DEFINITION OF TERMS. As used in this Ordinance, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section: Automatic Motorcycle. Refers to a motor bike that does not require levers to be pulled and gears to be shifted manually. Brake. An energy-conversion device used to slow, stop or hold a vehicle or mechanism Axle Ratio. In a drive axle, the ratio between the rotational speed on the input or drive shaft and that of the output or axle shaft. The gear reduction in the final drive which may be determined by dividing the number of teeth on the ring gear by the number of teeth on the pinion gear.

EXCERPT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN OF CAMIGUIN HELD ON OCTOBER 15, 2019 AT THE SESSION HALL, CAMIGUIN LEGISLATIVE BUILDING, PROVINCIAL CAPITOL, MAMBAJAO, CAMIGUIN. PRESENT: Hon. Rodin Modina Romualdo Hon. Rony Nanol Sagocsoc Hon. Placido Bacor Oclarit Hon. Miguel Lustre Ibahay Hon. Nerio Yamit Galochino Hon. Jose Rufino Babael Ladao Hon. Webb Itum Bajenio Hon. Shella Galope Babanto Hon. Jaime Abrea Maestrado Hon. Lucile Dagondon Salvani

ABSENT: NONE ================================================================================================ EXPLANATORY NOTE Section 16 of Republic Act 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, empowers the local government units to enact and implement measures to protect the general welfare of its inhabitants; Republic Act 8479, otherwise known as the “Downstream Oil industry Deregulation Act of 1998” and its Implementing Rules and Regulations issued by the Department of Energy (DOE), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and other concerned agency regulate all persons, natural or juridical engaged in any activities involving the domestic downstream oil industry which include the LPG industry; The deregulation of the downstream oil industry has recorded an increase in the number of dealer, retailer and consumer; There is also an increasing in the proliferation and distribution of unsafe and unlawful practices among dealers and retailers; These unsafe and unlawful practices and improper carriage have (i) caused loss of life and property; (ii) exposed the consuming public to fire, safety, health and environmental risk; (iii) denied the consuming public the proper quantity and quality of the LPG they purchased; (iv) deprived law-abiding LPG dealers and retailers in a fair and competitive business environment; To ensure proper and continuous compliance thereof, there is a need to create a task force which shall be known as “LPG Safety Team”; The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Camiguin finds urgency to enact a local counterpart to strengthen existing laws by providing minimum standards in the conduct of LPG business, such as; its proper carriage, distribution and retailing to protect the public from any unsafe and dangerous practices arising from such business. Hence: PROVINCIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2019-62 “ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING THE MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARD IN THE CONDUCT OF LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GAS (LPG) BUSINESS OPERATION, CREATION OF MONITORING TEAM AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF”.

Driver. Any person operating the motorcycle

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN OF CAMIGUIN IN REGULAR SESSION HEREBY ASSEMBLED:

SECTION 5. REGULATED ROUTES AND CAPACITY FOR AUTOMATIC MOTORCYCLES A. Automatic Motorcycle is allowed to enter in the following routes, provided that it has no back rider:

A.1. A point from the installed signages/warning signs going up and down to Butay Road via Barangay Manuyog, Sagay, Camiguin.

A.2. A point from the installed signages/warning signs going up and down to Minsua, San Isidro, Mahinog, Camiguin. B. All types of automatic motorcycle are prohibited to enter in the following route: B.1

Introduced by: Hon. Webb I. Bajenio

Section 1. SHORT TITLE. This Ordinance shall be known as the “CAMIGUIN LPG SAFETY ORDINANCE OF 2019”.

Trouble. Any disturbance or abnormal condition that affects the operation of an engine, circuit or system.

Section 2. DECLARATION OF POLICY. It is hereby declared the policy of the Province of Camiguin to promote public safety and protect the well-being of the consumer against unsafe and dangerous practices in the conduct of LPG business operation. Thus, this Ordinance aims:

Section 4. DEFINITION OF TERMS. For purposes of this Ordinance, the following terms shall have the following meaning;

SECTION 6. INSTALLATION OF SIGNAGES/WARNING SIGNS. It is the responsibility of the Provincial Engineering Office in coordination with the Department of Public Works and Highways and the LGU concerned to install signages/warning signs at the roads specifically regulated by this Ordinance.

SECTION 7. PENAL CLAUSE. Any person found violating this Ordinance shall be meted out with the following penalties:

First Offense - Three Thousand Pesos (P3,000.00) and confiscation of the motorcycle Second Offense - Four Thousand Pesos (P4,000.00) and confiscation of the motorcycle Third and Succeeding - Five Thousand Pesos (P5,000.00), Offenses confiscation of the motorcycle and/ or imprisonment from 1 day to 10 days or both in the discretion of the Court.

SECTION 8. REPEALING CLAUSE. Any provision of ordinances and other issuances repugnant to this Ordinance are hereby repealed and/or modified accordingly. SECTION 9. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE. This Ordinance shall take effect after compliance of the posting and publication requirements.

ENACTED: OCTOBER 15, 2019.” ================================================================================================ Author : HON. RONY N. SAGOCSOC, Chairman, Committee on Public Utilities & Franchise I HEREBY CERTIFY TO THE CORRECTNESS OF THE FOREGOING.

CAROLYN L. LAGUMBAY, MPA Secretary to the Sanggunian

1. To establish minimum standard in the operation of LPG business; 2. To eradicate or minimize hazard in conduct of LPG business; 3. To penalize unsafe and dangerous LPG business operation; 4. To monitor LPG business operation to ensure compliance therewith.

Section 3. COVERAGE. This Ordinance shall apply to all Wholesalers, Dealers, and Retailers/Outlet of LPG for household and commercial use within the province.

A point from the installed signages/warning signs going up and down to Binangawan Falls of Barangay Cuña, Sagay, Camiguin.

- Provincial Vice Governor; Presiding - Provincial Board Member; - Provincial Board Member - Provincial Board Member - Provincial Board Member - Provincial Board Member - Provincial Board Member - Provincial Board Member; PCL President - Provincial Board Member; LnB President - Provincial Board Member; SKPP President

Traffic Citation Ticket. Ticket issued by law enforcement officer for the violation of this Ordinance

JURDIN JESUS M. ROMUALDO Provincial Governor

Brake Lining. A high-function material, often a form of asbestos, attached to the brake shoe by rivets or a bonding process. The lining takes wear when the shoe is pressed against the brake drum or motor.

Highly-elevated Area. Mountainous or high-level area

RODIN M. ROMUALDO Provincial Vice Governor Presiding Officer APPROVED:

a. “Dealer” shall refer to any person engaged in the business of selling or trading of LPG in cylinders to consumer or retail outlets; b. “Consumer” shall refer to any person who purchases an LPG from a marketer, dealer or retail outlet, either in cylinders, through a pipeline system or through other means of distribution for its own consumption; c. “Pipeline System” shall refer to a network of pipes or similar conduits used for the conveyance of LPG from the pipe LPG provider to consumer; d. “LPG” shall refer to liquefied petroleum gas, which consist of commercial propane gas or commercial butane gas, or a mixture of the two gases, with properties conforming to the standards set forth under Philippine National Standards (PNS) distributed or sold to consumers either in LPG cylinders through a pipeline system, bulk storage tanks, or there means of distribution; e. “Marketer” shall refer to any person engaged in the business of selling or trading of LPG, whether in bulk or retail, under its own brand name. A marketer may or may not manufacturer or process the product sold; f. “PNS” shall refer to Philippine National Standard; g. “Qualified LPG Serviceman” shall refer to an individual who has been trained, qualified and certified by the DOE or any deputized agency thereof, or to an individual who has successfully completed an approved training course for LPG servicemen in a training school duly recognized and accredited by the Philippine government; h. “Retail outlet” shall refer to any person engaged in the business of selling or trading directly to consumers LPG in cylinders supplied by a dealer or marketer; i. “Cylinder” or “LPG Cylinder” shall refer to any portable pressure vessel or container for LPG, with water capacity of one(1) liter one hundred fifty (150) liters, or as may be prescribed under Philippine National Standards (PNS), and designed for the sale, transportation, storage or household/commercial/industrial consumption of LPG. j. “DOE” shall refer to Department of Energy k. “DTI” shall refer to Department of Trade and Industry; l. “SCC’ shall refer to Standards Compliance Certificate issued by the DOE to the industry participants; m. “Industry Participant” shall refer to any person engaged in any industry; n. “Business operation” shall refer to wholesale, deal, deliver, retail or transport of LPG; o. “LPG monitoring Team” shall refer to task force created by Provincial Government to monitor compliance of this Ordinance; p. “Hauler” shall refer to any person involved in the transport and delivery of LPG in bulk or in cylinders from one place to another; q. “Certificate of Competency” shall mean a certificate issued by Philippine Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association or the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Industry Association INC. to the hauler. See ORDINANCE, page 9

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Section 5. QUALIFICATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF WHOLESALERS AND RETAILERS. The qualification and responsibilities of wholesalers and retailers in the conduct of its business operation shall be determined in accordance with the Implementing Rules and Regulations by the Offices/Department mentioned in Section 9 hereof in accordance with the applicable laws, rules and regulations pursuant to DOE DC No. 2014-01-0001. Section 6. TRANSPORTATION, HANDLING, STACKING and DISTRIBUTION. The method of handling of LPG products during transportation and distribution shall be determined in pursuant to the Implementing Rules and Regulations by the Offices/Department mentioned in Section 9 hereof hereof in accordance with the DOE DC 2013-09-0022. Section 7. POSTING OF SAFETY AND INFORMATIONAL SIGNAGES. For the awareness and information of the consumer, Wholesalers/Dealers and Retailers shall be required to have signage which shall permanently displayed in strategic and appropriate location within its business premises to wit:

a. Price display board containing updated prices for each LPG brand and cylinder size being sold which shall have numeric entries of at least 6 inches height of each letters. b. “No smoking” sign. c. Business Permit d. Other safety signage as required by law

Section 8. PENALTY. Any violation of the provision of this Ordinance shall suffer the following penalties:

Violation of Section 5 hereof.

2. Retailer/Distributor: a. First Offense, a fine of One Thousand Five Hundred pesos (P1,500.00) b. Second Offense, a fine of Five Thousand pesos (P5,000.00) c. Third Offense, Closure of Business and Recommendation for Cancellation of Permit

Violation of Section 6 hereof.

1. Wholesaler/Dealer: a. First Offense, a fine of Two Thousand Five Hundred pesos (P2,500.00) b. Second Offense, a fine of Three Thousand pesos (P3,000.00) c. Third Offense, Closure of Business and Recommendation for Cancellation of Permit 2. Retailer/Distributor: a. First Offense, a fine of One Thousand pesos (P1,000.00) b. Second Offense, a fine of One Thousand Five Hundred pesos (P1,500.00) c. Third Offense, Closure of Business and Recommendation for Cancellation of Permit

Violation of Section 7 hereof.

1. Wholesaler/Dealer: a. First Offense, a fine of Three Thousand pesos (P3,000.00) b. Second Offense, a fine of Three Thousand Five Hundred pesos (P3,500.00) c. Third Offense, Closure of Business and Recommendation for Cancellation of Permit 2. Retailer/Distributor: a. First Offense, reprimand b. Second Offense, a fine of Five Hundred pesos (P500.00) c. Third Offense, Closure of Business and a fine of One Thousand pesos (P1,000.00) Section 9. IMPLEMENTING RULESAND REGULATIONS. Within thirty days (30) upon the approval this Ordinance, the Office of the Provincial Governor in coordination with the following offices are hereby tasked to create the implementing rules and regulations in accordance with the DOE DC No. 2014-01-0001 and DOE DC 2013-09-0022 respectively.

1. 2. 3. 4.

EXPLANATORY NOTE R.A. 8479, otherwise known as the “Downstream Oil Industry Deregulations Act of 1998”, applies to all persons or entities engaged in any and all activities of the domestic downstream oil industry and mandates the Department of Energy to promote the entry of new industry participants; Batas Pambansa Bldg. 33, as amended by Presidential Decree No. 1865, and the Implementing Rules and Regulations therefore, define and penalize certain prohibited acts considered inimical to the public interest and the national security, including illegal trading in petroleum and/or petroleum products, hoarding, adulteration and under delivery, among others; The retailing of liquid Petroleum Products is subject to pertinent permits and licenses issued by government authorities including the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Bureau of Fire Protection, Bureau of Internal Revenue and Local Government Units; All matters affecting the safety and proper handling, transport, storage, installation and use of equipment and facilities in the downstream oil industry were governed by the pertinent provisions of the different national and international safety codes observed and adopted by the industry; It has been noted that there is an increasing proliferation of unsafe practices in the conduct of business and handling of Liquid Petroleum Product, such as the retailing, particularly with the use of inappropriate containers (e.g.“bote-bote”), storage tanks and tank vehicles; The continued operation of unsafe and sub-standard Retail Outlets may:

(i) expose the consuming public to fire, security, health and environmental risks; (ii) deny the public the proper quality and quantity of the liquid petroleum products they purchase, (iii) deprive legitimate Retail Outlets of additional sales volume; (iv) deprive the government of revenue derived from licensing fees, local business taxes and pump calibration charges, among others; and (v) encourage the marketing of liquid petroleum products sourced from illegal activities such as, illegal transportation, smuggling, pilferage, theft and the like;

Under Section 20, DOE DC No. 003-11-010, issued on November 14,2003 the DOE recognizes and respects the rights of the appropriate LGU to refuse issuing the necessary business permits and/or impose fines and/or penalties in case of violations enumerated hereon. Likewise, the DOE may recommend to the concerned LGU the suspension, revocation or termination of the business permit of persons violating the said DOE Department Circular No. 003-11-010. In order to effectively implement aforecited laws and Implementing Rules and Regulations pertaining to Downstream Oil Industry Business in its jurisdiction, the Provincial Government of Camiguin, has to enact an ordinance adopting provisions pertinent thereof; PROVINCIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2019-63 “AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE WHOLE SALE AND RETAIL OF THE LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM FUELS IN THE PROVINCE OF CAMIGUIN AND THE CREATION OF ITS MONITORING TEAM AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF.”

Introduced by: Hon. Webb I. Bajenio

Be it enacted by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Camiguin Province in a Regular Session assembled, that:

Section 1. TITLE. This Ordinance shall be known as “An Ordinance Regulating the Business of Retailing Petroleum Products in the Province of Camiguin and providing safety standard in transporting thereof”. Section 2. COVERAGE. The regulatory activities provided herein shall be collaborative, supplementary & coordinative functions mandated to the Pertinent National Government Agencies such as the DOE, DENR, Bureau of Fire and others within the province of Camiguin. Section 3: DEFINITION OF TERMS.

Business Permit and Licensing Office Bureau of Fire Protection Provincial Planning and Development Office Philippine National Police

Section 10. CREATION OF LPG MONITORING TEAM. Within Fifteen (15) days from the approval of the Implementing Rules and Regulation, the Provincial Governor is task to create a monitoring team to ensure compliance herewith. Section 11. INCORPORATING CLAUSE: All existing Ordinances related and consistent with the purpose of which this Ordinance has been passed and approved deemed incorporated. Section 12. REPEALING CLAUSE: All ordinances, circulars, memoranda, orders and issuances inconsistent with any of the provisions of this Ordinances are deemed modified, repealed and/or revoked accordingly. Section 13. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE: If for any reason, any provision of this Ordinance is declared unconstitutional or void, other parts or provisions not affected thereby shall continue to be full force and effective. Section 14. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE: This Ordinance shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its posting in conspicuous places in the Provincial Capitol. ENACTED, October 15 2019.” ================================================================================================

- Provincial Board Member; LnB President - Provincial Board Member; SKPP President

ABSENT: NONE ================================================================================================

1. Wholesaler/Dealer: a. First Offense, a fine of Two Thousand pesos (P2,000.00) b. Second Offense, a fine of Five Thousand pesos (P5,000.00) c. Third Offense, Closure of Business and Recommendation for Cancellation of Permit

LPF. Liquified Petroleum Fuels DOE. Department of Energy PNP. Philippine National Police BFP. Bureau of Fire Protection DENR. Department of Environment and Natural Resources

Section 4. MINIMUM STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS. Any person engaged or intending to engage in retailing of LPF shall comply with the following minimum standards:

a. The Retailing of LPF shall be conducted in duly approved premises with an initial minimum lot area of 100 square meters and where vehicles being served shall at all times be inside the duly approved business premises. b. The Retailing of LPF shall only be carried out through fixed and permanent dispensing pumps duly approved by the DOE and further subject to the following:

(i) The dispensing pump clearly indicates on its face the type of LPF being dispensed and its brand name, if any; (ii) The dispensing pump accurately displays both the volume of LPF dispensed (in liters) and the corresponding amount (in pesos) up to the 1/100th part; (iii) The dispensing pump for gasoline displays the Octane Rating of the product as required under Department Circular no. 2001-09-003; (iv) All dispensing pumps and storage tanks of LPF are distinct and labeled to ensure that there shall be no product contamination or inadvertent mixing or misfuelling of the different Petroleum Products; and (v) Dispensing pumps are properly calibrated and sealed in accordance with Retail Rules.

I HEREBY CERTIFY TO THE CORRECTNESS OF THE FOREGOING:

ATTESTED:

CAROLYN L. LAGUMBAY, MPA Secretary to the Sanggunian

c. The owner and/or operator of the Retail Outlet must possess valid permits, licenses and certifications for the Retailing, storage, handling, transfer and/or dispensing of LPP from this LGU, the BFP, the DENR, DOE and other relevant government authorities. d. The construction and operation of the Retail Outlet must comply with all applicable laws, rules regulations and LGU ordinances. e. The operation of service bays shall be subject to and fully comply with the criteria and/or guidelines set by the DENR-EMB for such facilities and/or operations. Generated waste oil or petroleum from Retail Outlets shall be properly collected, stored and disposed of in accordance with the requirement of DENR DAO 92-29, as amended.

RODIN M. ROMUALDO Provincial Vice Governor Presiding Officer

Section 5. CALIBRATION AND SEALING OF DISPENSING PUMPS. The Municipal Treasurer or his duly authorized representative shall calibrate and seal all dispensing pumps of Retail Petroleum outlets/gasoline stations, once every sixty (60) days, pursuant to section 12, Rule III of DOE DC No. 2003-11-101.

APPROVED:

Section 6. FEE FOR CALIBRATION AND SEALING OF DISPENSING PUMP. The Municipal Treasurer or his duly authorized representative shall collect the fee in the amount provided in their respective Revenue Code. Section 7. PROHIBITED ACTS. The following acts or omissions shall constitute violation of this ordinance:

JURDIN JESUS M. ROMUALDO Provincial Governor

a. Hoarding. (i) The refusal of Retail Outlet to sell liquid petroleum products shortly before a price increase or in times of tight supply or in both instances if the buyer or consumer has the ability to pay in cash for the product. (ii) The undue accumulation by Retail Outlet of liquid petroleum products in times of tight supply or shortly before a price increase. Undue accumulation shall mean the keeping or stocking of quantities of LPF beyond the normal inventory level maintained by Retail Outlets for thirty (30) days preceding the period of tight supply or price increase. b. Illegal Trading. (i). The Failure of Retail Outlet owner/operator to have his/her dispensing pumps calibrated and sealed by authorized calibrating entities:

The Provincial Treasurer or authorized representative; or in his absence or incapacity, duly authorized representatives of the DOST-ITDI, in their absence or incapacity, duly authorized representatives of any other government agency authorized therefore or, in their absence or incapacity, duly authorized representative of the oil company (Sec. 12 Rule III DOE DC 2003-11-010).

(ii) The Possession of liquid petroleum products which do not meet the Philippine National Standard (PNS) See ORDINANCE, page 10

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and the prescribed color-coding scheme shall constitute prima facie evidence of adulteration, and its sale, distribution exchange or barter shall constitute illegal trading. (Section 17 Rule IV of DOE DC 2003-11010).

iii) Unsafe Practices in LPF Retailing particularly with the use of inappropriate containers (e.g: “bote-bote”), storage tanks and tank vehicles.

iv) LPF dispensed from above-ground tanks, portable tanks, tank vehicles, drums, drums or similar containers, e.g. bote-bote, into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles or containers.

C. Underdelivery.

(i) Failure of retail outlet to provide the written record or logbook of daily testing of dispensing pumps using a properly sealed calibrating bucket shall give rise to the presumption that the dispensing pump is underdelivering (Section 14 Rule III of DOE DC 2003-11-010);

(ii) a dispensing pump with a broken or no seal shall constitute a prima facie evidence of underdelivering (Section 16).

Section 8. INSPECTION, MONITORING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE. The concerned chief of office or his/her authorized representative shall implement the provisions of the ordinance by regular or surprise inspection or monitoring of the conduct of business of liquid petroleum fuels (LPF) in accordance with their mandate and as provided by this ordinance to wit: Section 9. The Office of the Provincial Governor upon the effectivity of this Ordinance shall create a Monitoring Team to carry out its duty as provided by the preceding section hereof.

ENACTED: October 15, 2019.” =============================================================================================== Author:

HON. JOSE RUFINO B. LADAO , Chairman, Committee on Health

I HEREBY CERTIFY TO THE CORRECTNESS OF THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE:

CAROLYN L. LAGUMBAY, MPA Secretary to the Sanggunian ATTESTED:

RODIN M. ROMUALDO Provincial Vice Governor Presiding Officer APPROVED:

JURDIN JESUS M. ROMUALDO Provincial Governor

Section 10. PENALTIES AND SANCTIONS. An any violation of pertinent provisions hereof shall be sanctioned/fined as follows: First Offense Administrative Fine of Three Thousand pesos (P3,000.00) Second Offense Administrative Fine of Five Thousand pesos (P5,000.00) Third Offense Suspension or recommendation for revocation of Business permit; Closure of business establishment Section 11. APPLICABILITY CLAUSE. All other matters relating to downstream retailing business of LPF which are not specifically provided herein shall be governed by pertinent provisions of existing ordinances, laws, rules and regulations, and circulars of the DOE. Section 12. REPEALING CLAUSE. All ordinances, rules and regulations, or parts thereof in conflict, or inconsistent herewith, are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly. Section 13. EFFECTIVITY. This Ordinance shall take effect after fifteen (15) days from the date a copy hereof is posted in a bulletin board at the entrance of the Provincial Capitol building of Camiguin or in at least two (2) conspicuous places in the Province. ENACTED, October 15, 2019.” ================================================================================================

I HEREBY CERTIFY TO THE CORRECTNESS OF THE FOREGOING:

ATTESTED:

CAROLYN L. LAGUMBAY, MPA Secretary to the Sanggunian

EXCERPT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE 19th SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN OF CAMIGUIN HELD ON NOVEMBER 15, 2019 AT THE SP SESSION HALL, CAMIGUIN LEGISLATIVE BUILDING, PROVINCIAL CAPITOL, MAMBAJAO, CAMIGUIN. PRESENT: Hon. Rodin Modina Romualdo Hon. Rony Nanol Sagocsoc Hon. Placido Bacor Oclarit Hon. Miguel Lustre Ibahay Hon. Nerio Yamit Galochino Hon. Jose Rufino Babael Ladao Hon. Webb Itum Bajenio Hon. Jaime Abrea Maestrado Hon. Lucile Dagondon Salvani

- Provincial Vice Governor; Presiding - Provincial Board Member - Provincial Board Member - Provincial Board Member - Provincial Board Member - Provincial Board Member - Provincial Board Member - Provincial Board Member; LnB President - Provincial Board Member; SKPP President

ON OFFICIAL BUSINESS: Hon. Shella Galope Babanto - Provincial Board Member; PCL President In Davao City for PCL Activity ================================================================================================= EXPLANATORY NOTE The 1987 Philippine Constitution provides for local autonomy among local government units in the fulfilment of their mandate to provide basic services to the constituents within their territorial jurisdiction. Republic Act No. 7160 or the Local Government Code of 1991: (1) provides that LGUs shall be granted autonomy in planning and governance and (2) promotes the decentralization of the provision of basic services including provision of sanitation and water supply systems management. Pursuant to the LGC, the Province of Camiguin has the power to grant franchises ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of the basic services and facilities, including water supply and distribution and wastewater services except appropriation, development and operation of water sources which is vested by law to the National Water Resources Board (NWRB).

RODIN M. ROMUALDO Provincial Vice Governor Presiding Officer APPROVED:

There is a need to develop and maintain water sources and improve water supply and wastewater services in the Province of Camiguin with the increasing demand for potable water for its constituents, looming threat of water crisis due to climate change, and the requirement of higher standards in water supply and wastewater services.

Mizu Resources Inc. proposed and submitted a business plan to engage a business of water supply and distribution in the Province of Camiguin. Part of this business is for the implementation of a project for the provision and improvement of water supply services and the operation, maintenance, management, financing, and expansion of water supply and wastewater system facilities in the Province of Camiguin, including development of water resources in subject to the compliance of PD 1067 otherwise known as Water Code of the Philippines.

JURDIN JESUS M. ROMUALDO Provincial Governor

The Provincial Government of Camiguin recognizes the expertise and competence of Mizu Resources Inc. through its subsidiary, Blue Hydro Pacific Inc., in water source development, water supply, distribution and wastewater service and Mizu Resources Inc. is willing and capable of addressing the need of the Province by providing adequate, efficient and sustainable water supply and distribution system within the Province.

The Provincial Government of Camiguin recognizes that the business of water supply and distribution and wastewater and septage management is imbued with public interest, since its operation greatly affects the health and economy of Camiguingnons if not properly regulated. Hence:

Be it enacted by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Camiguin, in session assembled: PROVINCIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2019-70

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO BLUE HYDRO PACIFIC INC., A SUBSIDIARY OF MIZU RESOURCES INC., TO ENGAGE IN THE BUSINESS OF WATER DISTRIBUTION AND SUPPLY AND WASTEWATER AND SEPTAGE MANAGEMENT IN THE PROVINCE OF CAMIGUIN. SECTION 1. GRANT OF FRANCHISE. A local legislative franchise pursuant to Section 468(a)(3) of the LGC is hereby granted to Blue Hydro Pacific Inc. to engage in the business of water distribution and supply and wastewater and septage management in the Province of Camiguin, subject to such limitation as provided by law and the Water Code of the Philippines for thirty (30) years subject to renewal.

Provided, that should the Grantee appropriate, develop or operate water sources that have been previously issued water permits, the Grantee shall, where necessary, enter into separate arrangement with the permittee. For water sources without a water permit, the Grantee shall apply for an appropriate water permit before the NWRB in accordance with the Water Code of the Philippines.

Thus, the passage of this Ordinance is not intended to regulate the use, appropriation or development of water sources but solely for the business of water supply and distribution and wastewater and septage management after the Grantee has been granted Water Permits, transferee of Water Permits and/ or engaged in contract with other Water permittee.

“AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING STRATEGIES TO SUSTAIN THE MALARIA-FREE STATUS OF THE PROVINCE OF CAMIGUIN.

Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Camiguin, in session assembled:

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Ordinance shall likewise be known as the “STRATEGIES ON SUSTAINING MALARIAFREE CAMIGUIN ORDINANCE OF 2019”. SECTION 2. RATIONALE. Camiguin was declared as a Malaria-Free Province in 1995 by the Department of Health. Though, there is no record of malaria cases in the province since 1995 until today, institutionalization of strategies is imperative to sustain and strengthen such declaration all for the general welfare of the inhabitants. SECTION 3. ESTABLISHMENT OF STRATEGIES. To sustain and strengthen the status of Camiguin as a Malaria-Free Province, the following strategies are established:

3.1 Tourists, travellers and overseas Filipino workers coming from endemic areas shall register upon entry to Camiguin. 3.2 Questionnaires to be filled-up by passengers bound for Camiguin shall be distributed by airlines or shipping lines concerned, to be collected by the province through the Provincial Health Office. 3.3 Information and Education Campaign (IEC) materials shall be placed in airlines, shipping vessels and resorts operating within the province in areas visible to the general public. 3.4 Resort owners and the like shall report to the barangay or municipal health office concerned their guests or visitors coming from endemic areas who are afflicted with fever.

SECTION 4. FORMULATION OF IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS (IRR). The Provincial Health Office, in consultation with the Provincial Legal Office, is tasked to formulate the Implementing Rules and Regulations of this Ordinance.

SECTION 2. DEFINITION OF TERMS. a. Franchise. Is the privilege given to the Grantee to engage in the business of water supply and distribution and wastewater and septage management after compliance with the Water Code of the Philippines, when applicable. b. Distribution and Water Supply. Potable and clean water taken or obtained by the Grantee from the owner of a valid Water Permit or Grantee’s owned Water Permit for distribution and supply to the service area. c. Water Permit. A permit issued by NWRB for a right to appropriate, manage, operate and use of water source d. Service Area. Area of water supply and distribution within the province e. Grantee. Blue Hydro Pacific Inc., holder of franchise granted by this Ordinance to engage in a business of water supply and distribution and wastewater and septage management. f. PD 1067. Otherwise known as Water Code of the Philippines. SECTION 3. RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF THE GRANTEE.

a. The Grantee shall have the right and privilege to: (1) Enter into contract with the existing Local Water District including LGU Water System permitee, See ORDINANCE, page 11

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(3)

(4)

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management, environmental preservation, water source sustainability and development and other related services as may be approved by the Provincial Government upon application by the Grantee subject to such limitation as provided by the Water Code of the Philippines.

subject to the terms and condition that they may have agreed thereto for the development of respective water system; Upon approval of the Water Permit by the NWRB for the appropriation of water source, the Grantee may construct, establish, develop, operate, manage, repair and maintain a water sources and system for a period granted by such Water Permit; Supply, sell, and furnish water to any person or entity within the Service Area for domestic, commercial, industrial or other uses, including the provision of services for septage management, wastewater treatment, environmental preservation, water source sustainability and development and other related services and to charge and collect tariff therefor; Upon application, be issued such permits and licenses as may be necessary to undertake the foregoing rights and privileges within the Service Area; and Exercise such other rights necessary to implement and execute the foregoing.

tax.

The tariffs and fees charged by the Grantee under this Section 5 shall be exclusive of value added

SECTION 6. SERVICE TARGETS. The Grantee shall, during the term of the Franchise, endeavor, as far as feasibly possible, to fulfill the following service targets in the Service Areas (other than the area covered by the Mambajao Water District) and within the periods as stated below:

SECTION 4. FRANCHISE TAX. The Grantee shall pay to the Provincial Government an annual franchise tax of forty percent (40%) of one percent (1%) of the gross revenue of the preceding calendar year for water sold and paid for in the Service Area, excluding water sold and paid for in the service area covered by the Mambajao Water District. For the first calendar year of operations, the tax shall not exceed one-twentieth (1/20) of one percent (1%) of the capital investment for such calendar year. In the succeeding calendar years, regardless of when the business started to operate, the Franchise Tax shall be imposed. The share of the various LGUs or LGU Water Works for the transfer, access or use of their respective water sources and/or water assets shall be covered by the Franchise Tax and shall be distributed by the Provincial Government in its discretion. The Grantee shall provide the Provincial Government such information and documents reasonably necessary to verify the capital expenditures for the first year of operations and gross revenue for succeeding calendar years as provided in this Section 4.

Apart from the Franchise Tax, no other tax, special fees or royalties shall be imposed on the Grantee by the Provincial Government or other LGUs within the province including those relating to provisions of the LGC on the share of LGUs in the national wealth, except those generally applied to all business operating in the Service Area or required by existing national laws of general application.

SECTION 5. TARIFFS AND CHARGES. The Grantee is hereby authorized to charge its customers in the Service Area the water tariffs for the relevant years set forth below.

A. The following tariff schedule shall become effective for the period commencing on the First Day of Operations of the Grantee and ending on the fourth anniversary of the First Day of Operations. The Grantee, by written notice to the Provincial Government, shall specify the First Day of Operations.

For purposes of this Section, Year 1 and the succeeding years means the first and succeeding anniversaries of the First Day of Operations. SECTION 7. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS. The Grantee shall comply with any and all laws, rules and regulations, either national or local relative to the operation of the Water System. SECTION 8. FEES AND TAXES. The Grantee shall pay relevant and applicable fees and taxes that may be required by existing national laws generally applied to all businesses operating in the Service Area or required by existing national laws of general application. SECTION 9. MUTUAL DISCUSSIONS. In the event that any issue or question arises in the implementation of this franchise, the Grantee and the Provincial Government shall endeavour to amicably discuss and resolve the issue.

B. The following tariff schedule shall be effective for the period commencing on the day immediately following the fourth anniversary of the First Day of Operations and ending on the seventh anniversary of the First Day of Operations:

SECTION 10. ASSISTANCE BY THE PROVINCE. The Provincial Government shall, in accordance with law, render assistance to the Grantee in: (a) complying with all the requirements related to the efficient operation of the business; (b) securing of permits from the pertinent government agencies; and (c) requiring right of way for the water system, including facilities, pipes, transmission and secondary lines either through negotiation or exercise of the province’s power of eminent domain. Section 11. USE OF PROPERTY /LANDS. The use of properties/land owned by the province and located within its territorial jurisdiction for the sole purpose of this Franchise shall be granted to the Grantee, only upon approval of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, provided, that such grant is subject to the limitation as provided by law. SECTION 12. RIGHT OF WAY. The Grantee, as a permittee of a water permit, may demand a Right of Way in accordance with Article 25 of PD 1067 otherwise known as Water Code of the Philippines.

C. The tariff schedule in Item (B) above shall be subject to an automatic escalation every three (3) years until the end of the term of this Franchise, with the first increase to be applied and will commence on the day immediately following the seventh anniversary of the First Day of Operations. The escalation rate shall be computed based on the compounded inflation rate of the three-year period immediately preceding the year of increase, as provided by the Philippine Statistics Authority. The computation of the escalation shall be in accordance with the following formula:

Where:

x = inflation rate for the first year of the three-year period immediately preceding the year of increase y = inflation rate for the second year of the three-year period immediately preceding the year of increase z = inflation rate for the third year of the three-year period immediately preceding the year of increase r = existing applicable rate NR = new applicable rate

r ( 1 + x) = a a (1 + y) = b b (1 + z) = NR

Should certain extraordinary and unforeseen events occur during the term of the franchise, the applicable tariff for the relevant and subsequent periods may be adjusted to account for the financial consequences of such events. These events include the following:

(i)

Change in law resulting in change in or modification of the terms of the franchise or the Business Plan; or (ii) Prolonged force majeure as declared by the Provincial Government or concerned National Agency, which may be covered by insurance; (iii) A material deviation from the basis of calculation or definition of the Consumer Price Index or Replacement Index used in the Business Plan which would render that index inappropriate or inaccurate; or (iv) The Business Plan of the Grantee made use of assumptions materially different from the actual conditions that could not have been foreseen prior to grant of Franchise or there were material deviations/changes from the assumptions in the Business Plan after the grant of the Franchise; or (v) Force majeure, which are not or cannot be covered by insurance; or (vi) Extraordinary inflation, including an increase in the input operations expense of more than the inflation rate for the year, i.e electricity, chemical, employee salary, etc.; or (vii) Any governmental action which would materially adversely affect the rights and benefits of the Grantee under the Franchise or the ability of the Grantee to comply with its obligations under the Franchise; or (viii) Any other circumstance analogous to the above.

In the event that any of the aforecited grounds exist, the Grantee may propose a tariff review and adjustment, in accordance with the proposed additional expenditures to be contained in the revised Business Plan. The Provincial Government, in accordance with laws, rules and regulations, shall conduct examination, inquiry and consultation in aid in the determination of the appropriate action to be taken.

In case of disapproval, the grantee may adjust its service obligation as stipulated in the original Business Plan to a reasonable level based on the existing Tariff imposed; provided that the revised Business Plan adjusting service obligation shall be approved by Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Camiguin through an Ordinance; provided, further, that the approval of the proposal of tariff review and adjustment shall also be approved by Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Camiguin through an Ordinance.

The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Camiguin shall review and evaluate the proposal for tariff adjustment or request for approval of the revised Business Plan and determine the same within sixty (60) days from submission of the proposal or request for approval; otherwise, the Grantee will be allowed to implement the proposed tariff adjustment or revised Business Plan, as the case may be.

The Grantee shall charge such tariffs for services relating to wastewater treatment, septage

In cases where the Grantee has the right to use, develop or operate a water source under an arrangement with a permittee, the Grantee shall, after compliance with law, be granted a right of way to construct, locate and works on or along land now or hereafter owned by the Province or any LGU within the Province or under or across any road, highway, street, watercourse, canal, aqueduct or other similar waterway or conduit in a manner that ensures safety and security. SECTION 13. TRANSFERABILITY. The Franchise herein has been granted upon the Grantee after due consideration of its technical, financial and operational capability in the business of distribution and water supply. Therefore, this Franchise is being granted to the Grantee for the purpose of its fulfilment of the obligations set herein. During the term, this Franchise may assigned or transferred by the Grantee to its subsidiary possessing the qualifications required by law for the grant of a franchise, provided that the transferee or assignee undertakes to comply with the terms of the Franchise under the Ordinance after prior written notice is given to the Provincial Government. Provided, that such assignment or transfer of franchise may only be allowed after approval by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan through an Ordinance. Provided further, that if the Grantee has been given a Water Permit by NWRB and such assignment or transfer is pertaining or affecting the area covered by a Water Permit, same may be considered by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan after proof of compliance with Article 13 of the Water Code of the Philippines by the Grantee/Transferor. SECTION 14. TERMINATION. The franchise may be terminated for the following reasons:

a) b) c) d)

Expiration of the franchise period, including any renewal thereof; Revocation of the grant of franchise by reason of the breach of the terms thereof by the Grantee; Liquidation, dissolution or bankruptcy of the Grantee; or Existence of circumstances that makes it impossible or impracticable for the Grantee to continue its service as a result of force majeure or government action.

In case of liquidation, dissolution or bankruptcy of the Grantee, the assets of the Grantee shall be governed by and be managed in accordance with the applicable laws.

SECTION 15. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or word in this ordinance is, for any reason, held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent provision, and such holding shall not render this Ordinance invalid. Furthermore, such provision, section or part of this Ordinance not affected by such unconstitutionality shall continue be in full force and effect. SECTION 16. REPEAL; AMENDMENTS; MODIFICATIONS. All ordinances, rules and regulations, or part thereof, whose provisions are in conflict with, or contrary, to the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly. SECTION 17. EFFECTIVITY. This Ordinance shall take effect upon the concurrence of the following: (a) approval of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, (b) posting of copy to conspicuous places in the Province, (c) publication in a newspaper of local circulation, and (d) acceptance in writing of the franchise by the Grantee. ENACTED: NOVEMBER 15, 2019.” ============================================================================================

I HEREBY CERTIFY TO THE CORRECTNESS OF THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE.

CAROLYN L. LAGUMBAY, MPA Secretary to the Sanggunian

ATTESTED: RODIN M. ROMUALDO Provincial Vice Governor Presiding Officer APPROVED:

JURDIN JESUS M. ROMUALDO Provincial Governor

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OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL TREASURER NOTICE OF DELINQUENCIES FOR REAL PROPERTY TAX

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Tigpamaba sa kapitolyo nagtuo: Molina, ‘complainant-for-hire’

AG-FILE ug kasong pagpangawkaw batok kang anhing Mayor D ong k o y E m an o, n a dismiss. Nag-file ug kasong pagpangawkaw ug n e p oti s m b ato k k ang Gobernador Bambi Emano ug Misamis Oriental Integrated Sports Complex (MOISC) General Manager Prexy E lip e, na-dismiss lang gihapon. Wa l a p a m ap u r a a n g tawong misumbong sa NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late Sps. Gorgonio and Librada Tejero consisting of a parcel of land (Lot 6515-D-8, PSD-10-012554, being a portion of Lot 6515-D (LRC) Psd-231026) situated at Bulua & Bayabas, Cagayan de Oro City, covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. 137-T-56470, containing an area of ELEVEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY NINE (11,379) sq. m., more or less, is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL DEED OF PARTITION under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Miguel M. Sabacajan, Doc. NO. 279; Page No. 56; Book No. 69; Series of 2019. MDN: December 12, 19 & 26, 2019

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Intestate Estate of the late Pedra Magpulong, died intestate without any last will and testament and without any outstanding debts or accounts on January 11, 2001, leaving a parcel of land covered by Original Certificate of Title No. P-2962 and more particularly described as follows: Original Certificate of Title No. P-2962 Agriculture Public Situated in the Barrio of Pontian, Municipality of Sumilao, Province of Bukidnon. Containing an area of 7 hectares, 65 ares, 62 centeres. Lot No. 381, Pls-749 Whereas, there are no known debts or obligation due against the estate of said decedent. Whereas, it is to the best interest of the parties hereto divide, partition and adjudicate between and among themselves the entire estate particularly the real property above described extrajudicially in the manner and form hereinafter set forth. Is subject of EXTRA-HUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF PEDRA MAGPULONG, under the Notarial Registry of Atty. AL PONCIANO R. DATU, Notary Public. Per Doc. No. 432; Page No. 81; Book No. 05; Series of 2019. MDN: Dec 5, 12 & 19, 2019

EXTRAJUDICIAL DEED OF PARTITION KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS That the late TOMASA B. PABILLARAN left a parcel of land with katibayan ng orihinal na titulo (Certificate of Original Title) BLG. (NO) P-5136 more particularly describe as follows; Lot 44534, Cad 237, (Lot 3035-A, Cad-10-014767-D), location Balulang, Cagayan de Oro City Lot area 2,109 Square Meters. Whereas, it is to the best interests of the parties hereto to devide and partition and adjudicate among themselves the entire Estate Extra Judicially in the Form and Manner Hereinafter set forth, Heirs of TOMASA B. PABILLARAN, GODOFREDO B. PABILLARAN – 232 SQ. M, RUTILLO B. PABILLARAN 232 SQ. M, WENEFREDA P. MENDOZA 232 SQ. M, DESIDERO B. PABILLARAN 300 SQ. M, LOLITA P. BODIONGAN 250 SQ. M, MAGELAN B. PABILLARAN 234 SQ. M, CRUZ B. PABILLARAN 233 SQ. M, GAUDENCIO B. PABILLARAN 233 SQ. M, has been the subject of AN EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION DEED of per DOC #33, PAGE #7, BOOK # III, Series of 2015 of the Notarial Registry of ATTY. ERNIE F. PALANAN. MDN: Dec 5, 12 & 19, 2019

tulo ka opisyal, karon n a s a b, l a i n g k a s o n g pagpangawkaw giduso b atok k ang G ob er n a dor Emano. Nahitab o kang Mr. Ernesto Molina, daw mao ra’g nahimong “complainant-for-hire.” Matud ni Mr. Carlo Dugaduga, ang tigpamaba sa kapitolyo sa Misamis Oriental, wala pa gayud matagam si Mr. Molina sa pila ka higayon wala siya makapamatuod nga adunay nahimong salaud ang mga Emano “Mao na lang lugar na iyang gastuhan ug panahon ug kwarta? Burden gyud lugar na niya? Advocacy gyud lugar na niya nga manumbong? Unya, naa b a siya’y l ain nga gisumbong?” pangutana ni Mr. Dugaduga. Matud ni Mr. Dugaduga, daan nang anti-Emano si Mr. Molina sukad pa sa panahon ni Oscar Moreno isip kongresista sa Unang EXTRA-JUDICIAL PARTITION AND SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late SANDRA NIEVES SAARENAS FERNANDEZ, who died on OCTOBER 1, 2018 at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Hospital, City of Manila, that the said deceased left a certain real and personal properties more particularly described hereunder and of which the parties herein have agreed as they hereby agree, as compulsory heirs, to divide and partition the aforementioned properties in the following manner consisted and in accordance with the rules of intestancy, A two-storey ancestral house and land with an araea of One Hundred square meters (100 squarew meters), located at 12th-14th streets, Macasandig, Cagayan de Oro City covered by TCT No. T-17802, One (1) condominium unit at Avida Towers Aspira located at Corrales street, Cagayan de Oro City as: Contact Name: Avida Towrs Aspira Tower 1 1-2126; Contract No.: 2000000001103, Proceeds from the claim of insurance of the decedent from the LBP Insurance Brokerage, Inc. shall be allocated and will be utilize to defray the monthly amortization of the decedent’s car (Toyota Vios), deposit box containing various jewelries of the decedent currently deposited at Metropolitan Bank, R.N. Abejuela branch, DVSoria, Cagayan de Oro City. And has been the subject EXTRA-JUDICIAL PARTITION AND SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE per DOC #173; PAGE #35; BOOK #XXXIII; series of 2019 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. OSCAR P. MUSNI. MDN: December 12, 19 & 26, 2019

Distrito sa Misamis Oriental, hangtud nahimong gobernador. “Kani siya nga complainant anad naman ni nga mupasaka og kaso gyud. Nagtoo man gani ko nga k ini si Molina ‘complainant-for-hire,’” sulti ni Mr. Dugaduga. Gi-respetohan man ni Mr. Dugaduga ang katungo d ni Mr. Molina nga mosumbong sa bisan asang hukmanan. Apan, gikatingad-an lang kung ngano nga ang mga Emano man lang gyud ang iyang kasuhan, nganong wala man niya gikasuhan si Oscar Moreno nga hilabihan nalambigit matud pa sa pag-abuso sa paggamit sa kwarta sa katawhan. “Naa ba siya’y lain nga gisumbong? Kay murag makita nato ang pattern man gud — Elipe, Bambi Emano, Dongkoy Emano. Kung personal gyud niya nga krusada for clean and honest governance, dapat iyang ikiha og apil si Oca ug uban pang opisyales sa city hall nga nagbuhat ug ilang kaugalingon nga korporasyon diha sulod sa city hall aron makahimog mga transaction sa mas sayon nga paagi diha sa city hall…Ilaras kana tanan sa mga tao s a go bye r n o d i h a ng a nakahimo og kahiwian.” Dili mawala ang pagduda sa publiko sa intensiyon ni Mr. Molina batok EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY That the late FELOMINO T. JURAYAN, who died on SEPTEMBER 29, 1994 and MARCELA G. JURAYAN, who died on JULY 30, 1992, both in Dahilayan, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon. That the deceased died intestate, without will or testament, and qithout any outstanding debts in favor of any person or entity, the deceased left among others a parcel of land, known as Lot No. 408, Pls-71, situated at Lindaban, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, Containing an area of One Hundred Five Thousand and Fourteen (105,014) square meters, more or less, which is more particularly described and bounded as follows with Original Certificate of Title No. P-3581 and has been the subject of EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY per DOC #425; PAGE #85; BOOK #89; Series of 2019 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. QUINTILIANITO S. BABARIN, JR. MDN: December 12, 19 & 26, 2019

kang Gobernador Bambi Emano, hilabina nadungog ang gobernador nga molansad pagka-mayor sa dakbayan sa Cagayan

de Oro. Apan si Mr. Molina, gikan sa lungsod sa Talisayan, nahimong kagawad sa Brgy. 35 sa Cagayan de Oro. Nahimo

usab kining empleyado sa Mayor’s Office ug political leader ni Moreno sa unang termino sa dakbayan hangtud karon.

Jailed...

dent Roxas, Cotabato, on April 14, 2011. These four cases were lodged at RTC Branch 17 under the sala of Judge Arvin Sadiri Balagot. Meantime, the pre-trial for her two counts of kidnapping and two counts of serious physical detentions, which stemmed from ambush that happened last April 14, 2011 in President Roxas, Cotabato, was set on January 17, 2020. Complainants said Daguman used several aliases to hide her identify. Aside from being tagged as Commander Jazmin of the NPA Front 53, she was also known in the intelligence community as Commander Massy, Commander Era, Joel Pulido, Omar, Vicente Canedo, Aldrin, Jojo, Ian

Vicente, Lito Masiau, Larry Bala, and Omni Bala. Daguman was locked at the Davao City Jail facility in Barangay Ma-a, Davao City, after her arrest in San Francisco, Agusan del Sur, on September 29, 2019, reports said. (Malu Cadelina Manar / MindaNews)

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lodged at RTC Branch 23 under the sala of Judge Jose Tabosares, is set on March 18, April 15, May 6, July 15, August 19, September 23, October 21, and November 18, all in 2020. Meantime, Daguman was also charged two counts of kidnapping and two counts of serious illegal detentions when she led the ambush and the abduction of Corporal Delfin Sarucam and Private First Class Jason Valenzuela, both from the Philippine Army, in PresiEXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE That the late LEONILO DAGANATO VACALARES who died on MAY 2, 2019 in Poblacion, Opol, Misamis Oriental. That the said deceased died without any will or testament and without any outstanding debts in favor of any person or entity; that said deceased, at the time of his death, left a certain motor vehicle and more particularly described as follows; Make: HONDA CTF25MA Plate: 2665 Kl Body Type: Motorcycle C.R # 9885153; 05/27/2010 Engine No.: XRM16E005074 O.R # 1653000414; 5/21/2019 Chassis No: XRM16005069 And has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE per DOC #125; PAGE #25; BOOK #LVII; Series of 2019 under the Notarial Registry of LYNN AMOR L. PACLAR-PANULAYA. MDN: December 12, 19 & 26, 2019

Pamilya... from page 5

sa pamilya ni Police Master Sargent Jason Magno ug Mr. Ibrahim Baser, duha ka kinabuhi nga nakalas atol sa nasangpit nga insidente. Nanghinaut ang gobernador nga unta mas daghan mahimong susama kang PMS Magno nga andam i-sakripisyo ang ilang kinabuhi aron lamang maluwas ang uban.

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Intestate Estate of the Late ANTONIO T. PATA, who died on June 30, 2012 at Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, without any will: That the said deceased, at the time of his death left uncertain real property situated at Lumbo, Valencia City, Bukidnon and more particularly described as follows, to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO 133-2018002050 LOT NO. : 446-C, PLAN NO. PSD-10-067976 PORTION OF : LOT 446GSS-370, BAROBO-LUMBO GROUP SETTLEMENT SURVEY LOCATION : LUMBO, VALENCIA, BUKIDNON ISLAND OF MINDANAO AREA : TWENTY EIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED ONE SQUARE METERS (28,901) ,ore or less DESCRIPTION OF CORNERS : 1-2 & 6-7 ARE OLD POINTS & THE REST ARE PS.CYL.CONC.MONS.15X50 CMS BEARING : TRUE DECLINATION : DATE OF ORIG. SURVEY : NOVEMBER 15, 1959 – MARCH 15, 1962 DATE OF SUBD/CONS SURVEY : MARCH 28, 2013 GEODETIC ENGINEER : ROSALYN L. YAP That no personal properties are involved in this extra-judicial settlement. That to the best knowledge and information of the party, hereto, the said deceased left no debts; Is subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH SALE OF A PORTION. Under the Notarial Registry of Atty. OLIVER OWEN L. GARCIA, Notary Public. Per Doc. No. 352; Page No. 71; Book No. CLIII; Series of 2019. MDN: Dec 5, 12 & 19, 2019

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Celebrates... from page 1

happen again to any of our children,” Lieutenant Colonel Joey B Baybayan, 3SFBn Commanding Officer, said The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) condemns the use of NPA child warriors saying that it constitutes a war crime. “The boy (Litboy) was still in his development years and should be focusing on honing his potentials so he can pursue his goals and dreams but his life was snuffed out and can no longer be taken back,” Jacqueline de Guia, Spokesperson, CHR, said. “Putting children in the battlefield imperils and en-

dangers them. Even if they survive armed encounters, the psychological and mental impact can be lifelong,” De Guia added. “The NPA terrorists’ horrible and deceptive youth recruitment is one of the issues being addressed by the Local Task Forces to End Local Communist Armed Conflict. We urge the nation, and even militant groups, to open their eyes and see the brutal effect of the 50 years existence of communist insurgency to our youth. If we love our country, let us support the Whole-ofNation Approach to end the useless communist armed and political struggle of the NPA terrorists and their

MISSING PERSON

front groups,” Colonel Allan D Hambala INF (MNSA) PA, 401st Infantry Brigade Commander, said Meanwhile, militant and anti-government groups are again set to conduct their usual rallies to falsely accuse the government and the military of any HR violations only to find out the fact that the military is currently busy enjoying their time bringing smiles to a hundred children through fun games and gift giving to celebrate the Human Rights Day today and stand against to those who violates it.

Schools... from page 1

Battalion headquarters in St. Christine, Lianga, SDS. Out of 95 YLS participants, 8 participants from the conflict-affected IP Community of Kilometer 9 joined for the first time.

ROSEMARIE TIBURCIO PABIANO- NACNAC Last seen last August 2011, for information that can help us find her, please contact this cellphone No. 09974621662 and 09350944707. MDN: Nov. 28, Dec. 5 & 12, 2019

Ra Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Regional Franchising and Regulatory Office No. 11 Balusong Ave., McArthur Highway, Matina, Davao City

In their problem tree, root cause analysis workshop, they identified the issues that greatly affects the youth in their community--- Quality education, and Insurgency were the some of the issues identified. Salinas, a product of Alternative Learning Center for Agricultural Development (ALCADEV), and his fellow YLS graduates, who are currently secondary school students, said that it would be better if IP DepEd schools be established. Some of the ALCADEV and (Tibal Filipino Program of Surigao del Sur (TRIFPSS) graduates find it hard to transfer to other DepEd schools because their papers are not valid and are non-accredited. The reason why Communist-influenced militant groups hamper the educational intervention of DepEd

in conflict areas is because their schools, TRIFPSS and ALCADEV will become irrelevant and will die a natural death. Most of the IPs when asked, wanted to transfer to the DepEdaccredited IP government schools once these become readily available in their sitios,” Colonel Allan D Hambala, 401ST Infantry Brigade Commander, said. Meanwhile, the Department of Education (DepEd) said that they will include Kilometer 9 as a beneficiary of their Last Mile School Program to address gaps in isolated, disadvantaged areas and to offer a far better quality of education than the Alternative Learning Center and Livelihood Development (ALCADEV) and Tribal Filipino Program in Surigao del Sur (TRIFPSS) non-DepEd accredited and alleged NPA-linked schools.

Budgets... from page 2

Under the market components, the committee asked the CEED management to issue demand letters to stallholders who do not pay their rent. This, for the purpose to generate higher revenues, taking into consideration the guidelines imposed by the city. The CEED has a prop osed total budget of P98,848,169.00 for the next fiscal year. (SP/EFaelnar)

Petition for Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate an AIRCONDITIONED TAXI Service.

Petition for Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a PUJ Ordinary Regular Service.

Petition for Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to Operate a AIRCONDITIONED TAXI Service.

Petition for Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to Operate a PUJ DUAL Ordinary Regular Service.

MARRIANE E. ERROY, Case No. R11-EV-TX-2019-11-097 Petitioner. (2013-XI-00097)

CHERLINA G. BIGCAS, Case No. R11-EV-PJ-2019-11-1023 Petitioner. (2014-XI-01023)

HANNAH MAY G. TOLENTINO, Case No. R11-EV-TX-2019-12-541 Petitioner. (2013-XI-00541)

ROMEO P. TAJAO, Case No. R11-EV-PJ-2019-12-1236 Petitioner. (2000-XI-01236)

NOTICE OF HEARING

Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of an AIRCONDITIONED TAXI service on the route: WITHIN DAVAO CITY AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN REGION XI with the use of ONE (1) unit which Certificate will expire on june 7,2020. In the petition filed on November 25,2019, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of said certificate to operate along the route with the use of the same unit previously authorized. NOTICE is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on JANUARY 7,2020 at 8:30 a.m. at this office at the above address. At least TEN (1O) days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a newspaper of local circulation. Parties opposed to the granting of the application og the application must file their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or befor the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the applicant, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time. This application will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence. WITNESS Atty. ARMAND B. DIOSO, Regional Director, this 26th day of November 2019 at Davao City, Philippines.

Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a PUJ Ordinary Regular service on the route: CAMP CATITIPAN VIA DACUDAO with the use of ONE (1) unit which Certificate will expire on June 7,2020. In the petition filed on November 25,2019, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of said certificate to operate along the route with the use of the same unit previously authorized. NOTICE is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on JANUARY 7,2020 at 8:30 a.m. at this office at the above address. At least TEN (1O) days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a newspaper of local circulation. Parties opposed to the granting of the application og the application must file their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the applicant, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time. This application will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence. WITNESS Atty. ARMAND B. DIOSO, Regional Director, this 26th day of November 2019 at Davao City, Philippines.

Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a AIRCONDITIONED TAXI Service on the route:WITHIN DAVAO CITY AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN REGION XI with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on December 31, 2020. In the petition filed on December 9, 2019, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of said Certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized. NOTICE is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on JANUARY 8, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. at this office at the above address. At least TEN (10) days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao. Parties opposed to the granting of the petition file their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time. This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence WITNESS Atty. ARMAND B. DIOSO, Regional Director, this 10th day of December 2019 at Davao City, Philippines.

Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a PUJ Dual Ordinary Regular Service on the route: MA-A and for cargoes as dual service from said route to any point in Region XI with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on June 26, 2020. In the petition filed on December 2, 2019, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of said Certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized. NOTICE is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on January 8, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. at this office at the above address. At least TEN (10) days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao. Parties opposed to the granting of the petition file their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time. This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence WITNESS Atty. ARMAND B. DIOSO, Regional Director, this 3rd day of December 2019 at Davao City, Philippines.

(Sgd.) Atty. CATTLEYA B. ACAYLAR Attorney IV Acting Chief Transportation Development Officer

MDN: Dec 12, 2019

Ra Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office General Santos City

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In Compliance to Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that JESEBEN GANAGANAG BERDERA has filed with this Office a petition for change of First Name From “JESSIE” to “JESSEBEN” in the birth certificate of JESEBEN SEDILLES GANAGANAG who was born on DECEMBER 24, 1967 at TAYASAN, NEGROS ORIENTAL and whose parents are SANTIAGO GANAGANAG AND BENEDICTA SEDILLES. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office.

In Compliance to Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that EMELYN TERO CABILI has filed with this Office a petition for change of First Name From “ELPIDIA” to “EMILYN” in the birth certificate of EMELYN CORDOVA TERO who was born on MARCH 4, 1964 at PIO V. CORPUS, MASBATE and whose parent are EDELMO TERO AND ELSA CORDOVA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office.

In Compliance to Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that AMY DE ASIS RUSIA has filed with this office a petition for Change of First Name from “AGNES” TO “AMY” In the birth Certificate of AMY ALCON DE ASIS who was born on JANUARY 10, 1972 at BAGO CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL and whose parent are ROSALITA ALCON AND AGUSTIN DE ASIS. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office.

(Sgd.) ISABELITA G. TABLIZO City Civil Registrar

MDN: Dec 5 & 12, 2019

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

Date: December 3, 2019

Petition No. CCE-16-2019(R.A. 10172 In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A, 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that Name of Document Owner has filed with this Office a petition for correction of child’s sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the certificate of live birth of ARIES VINCENT CAMPOS at Arakan, Cotabato and whose parent is ANASTACIA U. CAMPOS. Any person adversely affected by said petition may his written opposition with this Office not later than ____________.

MDN: Dec 5 & 12, 2019

(Sgd.) RODROGO L. FAJANELA, JR. Municipal Civil Registrar

(Sgd.) ISABELITA G. TABLIZO City Civil Registrar

MDN: Dec 5 & 12, 2019

Publication Notice R.A. 10172

Publication Notice R.A. 10172 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

Petition No. CCE-15-2019(R.A. 10172)

(Sgd.) ISABELITA G. TABLIZO City Civil Registrar

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Date; 3, 2019

Petition No. CCE-14-2019(R.A. 10172)

Date: December 3, 2019

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG memorandum circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that Name of Document owner has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of child’s sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the certificate of live birth of ZYRENE PRESCILLAS MUÑOSCO at Arakan, Cotabato and whose parent are RAMIL BATOON MUÑOSCO and ELEN MONTECILLO PRESCILLAS. Any person adcversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than ___________ .

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that Name of Document Owner has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of date of birth from “01 JANUARY 1992” to “03 JANUARY 1992” in the certificate of live birth of JAHN REY COMDE ESPINOSA at Arakan, Cotabato and whose parent are JOSE M. ESPINOSA and MARILYN A. CONDE. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than ___________ .

MDN: Dec 5 & 12, 2019

(Sgd.) RODROGO L. FAJANELA, JR. Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: Dec 5 & 12, 2019

(Sgd.) RODROGO L. FAJANELA, JR. Municipal Civil Registrar

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Development... from page 4

bays as their waste pits, costly agricultural technologies tied up to use of heavy chemicals promoted, mangroves destroyed to give way to structures - - all done in the name of DEVELOPMENT. To understand the word in whose name and for whose cause we live to make life better for our people, let us define then what it is not. It is not providing for basic necessities such as food, shelter, or clothing – even those in prison have those. It is not the increases in Gross National Products as such may have made a few elite richer at the expense of many wallowing in dire poverty. It is not the present paradigm anchored on growth-at-all cost strategies while degrading our ecological base and consigning our people to the slum areas, dependent on digging garbage for left-overs. If that is so, then, development can just be likened to the workings of an autoimmune disease syndrome (AIDS), where no less than the body’s defense mechanism are attacking the vital organs. We cannot destroy the very means to life, our ecological wealth, and our ability to produce wealth which our human capital who have become “servants of the world” to have money. In essence, what cooperatives advancing is a kind development that is holistic, pro-people, communitybased and with popular participation. It is an approach that puts a man at the center and in the mainstream of processes. These are well pronounced in the principles that we live by. We in the cooperative movement adhere to the United Nation’s definition as the full development of human potentials, the expansion of choices and opportunities. For development to be so, it must pass the three-way test: First, it is ecologically sustainable, meaning, it does not harm the environment but instead, nurtures it; second, does it benefit people, meaning, responsive to their needs; and third, does it have people’s participation. Unless all the three criteria are satisfied, no development can take place, only maldevelopment. Mahatma Gandhi had put it more succinctly when he said, “If man has to be saved from doom, development must be in harmony with nature and not at its expense.” A Lumad leader was even more precise when said. “Only when you have cut the last tree, only when you have caught the last fish, only when you have dried the last river, only then will you realize that you cannot eat your money.” As defined, sustainable development has three major aspects: economic development, broad-based social inclusion, and envi-

ronmental sustainability, all supported by good governance. That definition is the essence of cooperativism which is members-owned which means prosperity for all or no one shall be left behind; it is value-based and principle driven which is very important in a world that has been captured by so much consumerism and materialism where there is high veneration of the profit motive and denigration of values; and it is sustainable which means that development must not sacrifice mother earth and the people to the altar of greed and profit. Cooperativism focuses on development of full potentials. Indeed, a strong army can conquer a kingdom but the strongest army in the world cannot stop an idea whose time has come. Cooperativism time has come in a world facing so much inequality and ecological and social turbulence.

Etiquette... from page 4

email or text. For example, if you need to inform an employee that their work schedule is changing, a face-to-face conversation will allow them the opportunity to ask questions and eliminate any confusion. 8. Respect Authority Everyone has a boss. We don’t always agree with the decisions that are made, but it is important to treat those in authority with respect. Professionals understand the importance of respecting those in authority. Strive to be part of the solution and not part of the problem. 9. Speak Quietly We all know the “loud” person in the office. They often make a commotion without even knowing how distracting they are. Be aware of your surroundings. When you’re on the phone, conversing in the hallway or visiting a co-worker at their cubicle, be sensitive to others working and speak quietly. 10. Don’t Play Loud Music Some people work better when they can listen to music. However, we should always be respectful of others in the office. If you choose to play music at your computer, use head phones instead of your speakers so your music isn’t distracting those people who prefer to work in a quiet environment. 11. Don’t Pace While Talking on Your Cell Phone Pacing up and down the hallway while talking on the cell phone is rude and distracting. Personal phone calls should be minimized at work and these conversations should happen in a private area or office. If you sit in a cubicle, and you get a personal call on your cell phone, you should either excuse yourself to go outside, use a conference room or office. 12. Show Up On Time To Meetings

Thursday, December 12, 2019 Being late for meetings is rude and affects the flow of the meeting and team dynamics. Be considerate of others, and if you are invited to attend a meeting, show up on time. 13. Return Voice Mail Messages When you get a voice mail message, return it as soon as possible. The person would not have called you if they didn’t need something. Be courteous enough to call them back – as soon as possible. 14. Respond to Emails Always try to respond to emails in a timely manner. It is not only courteous to respond quickly to an email, but it can also affect the productivity and efficiency of the organization because the sender is often in a holding pattern until they hear back from you. For example, if someone from the purchasing department emails you with a question about an order, they can’t place the order until you respond to them. 15. Be Polite Most people were taught to be polite as children. Polite means saying please, thank you and having good manners. Courteous behaviour goes a long way and should be the expected approach to communicating. 16. Be Friendly We spend a lot of time with our co-workers so try to make the most of it and enjoy each others’ company. Be friendly and you’ll find that you have lots of friends! 17. Offer to Help Others Sometimes we all need a helping hand to get us over the hump of a major project. Watch for these opportunities and offer to help your coworkers. Helping others in a time of need will benefit you down the road when you’re in a similar situation. 18. Clean Up After Yourself If you haven’t been told this on the job yet, let me give you a revelation – your mamma doesn’t live here! And there is no one assigned to clean up after you. Be considerate of others and clean up your mess in the kitchen or lunchroom. 19. Maintain a Neat Desk Maintaining a neat and orderly desk supports efficiency and productivity. Take a few minutes at the end of every day to tidy up your desk and get

reorganized. Tomorrow, you’ll be happy you did. 20. Arrive to Work on Time Arriving to work on time is critical and can impact your long term employment. Get in the habit of arriving 15 minutes early and see how impressed your boss will be. 21. Give Others the Benefit-of-the-Doubt Don’t make assumptions, or jump to conclusions. Sometimes things aren’t as they appear, making it important to give others the benefit-of-the-doubt. Take the time to gather all the facts before making a determination. 22. Leave a Room the Way You Found It Always leave a room the same way you found it. If you have a meeting in a conference room, clean up after the group, straighten the chairs and make sure the room is orderly and ready for the next person to use. 23. Pick Up Trash Our work environment it is our home away from home. If you see a piece of trash on the floor, take ownership and pick it up. The custodial people may be hours from seeing it. Be the first to set the example and see how contagious it becomes. 24. Don’t Air Dirty Laundry A work environment is like being in a family. Things happen. But like your family, some things should not be discussed with anyone outside the family or the office. Be sensitive to sharing negative things about your work. It is just inappropriate, unprofessional and not a wise thing to do. Take the time to set basic office etiquette expectations for employees and hold them accountable for behaviours while at work. These simple steps will make your office one that is considerate of others and fosters a culture of respect.

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They need to be helped to know themselves better. They usually are quite aware of their strengths since they would simply enjoy them. It’s their weaknesses that they usually are not too familiar with. And if they know their weaknesses, they usually do not know how to handle them. This is where they need help. Of course, the dealings

have to be such that they would always feel understood and respected as they are, warts and all. If suggestions and corrections have to be made, they have to be done gently and in the proper time. They should always be made to feel good and encouraged even if some scolding is made. There are, of course, a great variety of young people. And each one actually is a unique case. But the challenge is to identify the area where each one needs help. That’s because they may project many good qualities about themselves but often turn a blind eye on their weaknesses. They often do not know where the dangers lie given the way they are. Thus, it is important that each is considered in our prayer so that the objective light of Christ can really show how each one is. It cannot be denied that I, for example, have my own biases and prejudices that can cloud the proper assessment of persons and things. We have to be guarded against these biases and prejudices. Thing is it would always be good if we could help the young by motivating them to develop as fully as possible their potentials, suggesting and, if possible, opening new horizons for them, helping them make some kind of roadmap for this full development. In this regard, we can never say that we can reach the acme of their development and that there can never be some errors along the way. What is important is that the young people can learn to fly on their own, so to speak, and would know what to do in any situation they may find themselves in. What is important is that they mature!

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46-page document that was handed out to the chamber members during the affair which also doubled as their Christmas party and fourth general membership meeting for the year. Among the highlights of Floro’s term were the annual conduct of the Oro Best Expo, the sisterhood signing with Gwangyang

Chamber of Commerce and Industry, MOA signings with various stakeholders and numerous others. “By working together and with each other, Oro Chamber has and will continue to intensify in creating an effective and purposeful business climate where we can all grow and prosper,” Floro said. Founded in 1982, Oro Chamber has a total of 400 member companies.

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and read, as well as guide them on what they want to learn. The launching of the mobile library coincided with the launching of the Iligan City Task Force To End Local Communist Armed Conflict (ICTF ELCAC). During the activity, PRO 10 distributed 200 bag packs with assorted school supplies, 347 hygiene kits, 270 medicine kits, 206 water containers, 89 rubber bands, and 200 key chains with PRO 10 hotlines. “I conceptualized this idea to help the children become good citizens in the future and never be encouraged to embrace the ideology of communism and terrorism,” Anduyan said. PRO 10 also encourages the public to support the Mobile Library by donating books and any learning materials to help sustain the program and serve more children in the region. (PRO10) NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Intestate Estate of the late FLORENCE P.GALAN, who passed away last December 29, 2018 in Valencia, Bukidnon. That to the best of our knowledge and information, the decedent died intestate, without leaving any last will or testament and without any known debts or accounts whatsoever. That the decedent left the following property to wit: Lot No. 839, Pls-279 (TCT No. 111205) A parcel of land, lot No. 239, Pls279, situated in the Barrio of Sugod, Municipality of Valencia, Province of Bukidnon. Containing an area of FOURTY THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY THREE (40,483) square meters more or less, and covered by TCT No. T-111205. Is subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE, under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Manuelito A. Masongsong, Notary Public. Per Doc. No. 19; Page No. 03; Book No. 34; Series of 2019. MDN: Dec 5, 12 & 19, 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 MAILA B. MADIAM has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from ROLINA to ROWENA in the Certificate live of birth ROLINA DAGOPYOSO SANTOS who was born on 15 August 1979 Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Magdalina R. Dagopyoso and Rodolfo T. Santos. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than January 2019. MDN: December 12 & 19, 2019

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Thursday, December 12, 2019

First Cine de Oro Film Festival exalts Kagay-anon films to World Cinemaverse By RODIELL VELOSO & MIKE BANOS

FTER a long wait, local films made by local filmmakers take their rightful place with first ever Cine de Oro Film Festival. From December 15-18, cineastes will enjoy 12 films from Cagayan de Oro, other Filipino and World filmmakers at the Limketkai Cinemas in Cagayan de Oro City. Six films will compete in the main short film section showcasing movies from Kagay-anon filmmakers: Mama (Adrian Manapil), Timbang (Tat Soriano), Maskara (Benjinel Jampit), Ako, Tao (Michael Edillor), Baruganan (Angelo Dabbay), and Ang Reyna Nga Wala’y Saput (James Murillo Elaco). On the other hand, six films will vie in the festival’s open competition: Kalipay (Arnel Rox Aguirang & John Carlou Romanos, Nabunturan), Baynte Noybi (Dysel Rose Sumandac, Nabunturan), Mountain To Cry For (Khurshid

Kalabud Jr., General Santos), Ang Pagbalik sa UgatHinungdan (Keisha Halili, Davao), Budots: The Craze (Jay Rosas & Mark Limbaga, Davao) and Abi (Lindon Roy Trangia Songahid, Nabunturan). The Festival opens December 15 with the screening of the film Markado: The Moon Devourer by multi-awarded Kagay-anon filmmaker and Cine de Oro Festival Director Joe Bacus at Limketkai Cinema. The film is considered a milestone for Mindanao cinema as it is the first fulllength feature film to come out of Cagayan de Oro decades after Lorenzo M. de la Serna’s Sa Imong Lawas ug Dugo. Bacus notes that with Cine de Oro, he aims to educate Kagay-anons' taste in cinema, stressing the importance of taking our place in Southeast Asian Cinema. “Even though it is still our first year holding this festival, we will be relentless

in our pursuit of making a festival in Cagayan de Oro that will be a platform for aspiring filmmakers to develop their talents. We will give them the opportunity to watch not only the very best of Mindanao cinema, but also Southeast Asian cinema as well,” he said. Besides the twelve films in competition

from Mindanao, there will also be a showcase of awardwinning short films from internationallyrecognized Filipino filmmakers such as Sheron Dayoc, Remton Zuasola, Keith Deligero, and Bagane Fiola, among others. As a bonus, movie goers will also enjoy watching a showcase of Asian and European short

films. On December 18, the film festival concludes with a screening of Julienne Ilagan's Kauyagan: The Way of Life, considered a milestone for Mindanao cinema as it is the first full-length feature film by a female Mindanaoan. The festival's jurors for the main

competition include award-winning Mindanaoan filmmakers Gutierrez Mangansakan II and Bagane Fiola and artist, activist and sculptor Antonio ‘Jojo’ Hesumaria Sescon. The jury for the Open Competition includes awardwinning Malaysianborn Philippinesbased filmmaker Bradley Liew, award-winning Filipino production designer Benjamin Padero, and Thai auteur Phuttiphong Aroonpheng. Cine de Oro Film Festival is organized by Imoortals and Blackfish Productions with the support of Limketkai Center, Limketkai Mall, Limketkai Cinemas, Limketkai Luxe Hotel, Kanto, Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Oscar Seriña-Moreno, the Film Development Council of the Philippines, Primavera Residences, and Uptown Condotel with BusinessWeek Mindanao, Mindanao Daily and Metro Cagayan de Oro Times as media partners.