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P18.6 Billion for peace, development projects in Region 10 underway CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- The peace and development accomplishments highlighted the Regional Task Force-End Local Communist Armed Conflict (RTF-ELCAC) Region X year-end meeting conducted at the City Hall of El Salvador City, Misamis Oriental on Friday, December 13, 2019. The meeting was hosted by El Salvador city mayor Edgar Lignes. Communications Secretary Jose Ruperto Martin M Andanar, the Cabinet Officer for Regional Development and Security (CORDS) for Northern Mindanao, presided the meeting which was attended by various

heads of government agencies from the region led by MGen Franco Nemesio M Gacal, 4th Infantry Division Commander and RTFELCAC Technical Working Group chairperson. Among the accomplishment discussed was the P18.6 Billion worth of programs and projects for the 765 barangays in Region 10 under the Convergence Areas for Peace and Development (CAPev) wherein P15.87 Billion was already obligated and disbursed. The recipient of those programs and projects are those barangays in the Conflict-Affected Areas (CONAAs) wherein troops See PROJECTS, page 22

local government units DOLE Project Angel Tree benefits 26in Lanao Sur declare CPP-NPA 170 child laborers in Valencia rebels persona non-grata M A L AY BA L AY C I T Y, Bukidnon -- The Local Government Unit (LGU) of Valencia under its Public Employment Service Office (PESO) organized a gift-giving activity to the profiled and identified child laborers in the city. In coordination with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLEX) - Bukidnon Provincial Field Office (Buk PFO), 170 children were served and assisted on 6 December 2019 at the Valencia City Covered Court, this province. DOLE-X Buk PFO Chief Raul L. Valmores said the gift-giving program of the Department through the Project Angel Tree had been regularly implemented in the LGU since 2010. The beneficiaries, aged 9 to 12 years old, were profiled by DOLE-X from the different barangays of Valencia City. Through the Angel Tree program, they received gifts or “aguinaldos” from their sponsors or “manitas and manitos” from the benefactors in the private

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur -- The Communist Party of the PhilippinesNew People’s Army (CPPNPA) are not welcome in 26 municipalities of Lanao del Sur, according to the 103rd Infantry Brigade, Philippine Army. Brigade Commander Col. Jose Maria Cuerpo II said 26 out of the 32 municipalities under the area of operations of the 103rd Brigade have declared the CPP-NPA persona non-

grata. During the Joint Provincial Peace and Order Council and Provincial Anti Drug Abuse Council 4th Quarter Meeting, Cuerpo encouraged the local chief executives of the remaining municipalities to do the same and join the other LGUs in supporting the efforts of the national government to rid the country of these communist-terrorist group. See UNITS, page 22

The benefactors, together with the PESO Manager Elna B. Guzman (3rd from left) and City Mayor Azucena P. Huervas (center), hand-over the gifts to child laborer as written on her wish list for the Project Angel Tree on 6 December 2019 at the LGU Valencia Covered Court, Valencia City, Bukidnon. (PESO Office, LGU-Valencia City)

sector and the LGU. Fiona, an identified and profiled child laborer of Barangay Kahaponan said, “Karong Pasko, gusto ko makadawat ug mga sinina, mga dulaan ug bag-ong sapatos. I wish naa pud mi kuryente ug tubig sa among balay. Gusto pud unta ko

makadawat ug mga pagkaon pareha sa bugas, noodles ug mga tinapa.” (This Christmas, I want dresses, toys, and new shoes. I also wish we can have electricity and water connection in our house. I also wanted to receive food such as rice, noodles and canned

goods.) At an early age, Fiona helped her parents in planting corn, resulting in missing classes during the planting season. She is also the eldest of five siblings to parents who are both farmers in their barangay. See LABORERS, page 22

Provincial Governor Mamintal A. Adiong Jr. (center) presides over the Joint Provincial Peace and Order Council and Provincial Anti Drug Abuse Council 4th Quarter Meeting where the efforts of the local governments in maintaining peace and security in the province including its anti-illegal drugs operations were tackled. (APB/PIA-10)

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Army troopers recover “contraceptive pills” in NPA hideouts MALAYBALAY CITY -Government troops scouring the hideout left by the New People’s Army (NPA) after a raid by government troops last December 10 in Mt. Obulan along Mt Balatucan Mt. Range in Misamis Oriental found boxes of contraceptive pills

on the personal belongings of terrorist members. It can be recalled that last October 22, a former NPA member belonging to Sub Regional Command 2, North Central Mindanao Regional Committee known as alias Michelle confessed that there are abusive NPA

leaders having sex with female members. “Naa gyud mga abusadong lider nga gapanggamit ug mga babayi sa hukbo. Bisan minyo ang mga babayi basta batanon, makighilawas sila. Ug nahadlok man ang mga babayi kay basin pasakiton See PILLS, page 23

Bangsamoro Govt plans to create Bangsamoro Youth Commission MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur -- The Bangsamoro Government is set to create the Bangsamoro Youth Commission as a replacement for the Office on Bangsamoro Youth Affairs (OBYA). Dr. Marjanie Macasalong, concurrent executive director of OBYA said the bill for the creation of the Bangsamoro Youth Commission, is now on its second reading in the Bangsamoro Parliament. “The BYC will be patterned to National Youth Commission and will also exercise the autonomous privilege given to the BARMM,” Macasalong said. He further said there will be minor changes in BYC’s mandate, powers, and functions in order to widen and strengthen its scope. OBYA was created under the Autonomous Re-

PNP Caraga chief leads media relations seminar for cops By ALEXANDER LOPEZ

Dr. Marjanie Macasalong, executive director of the Office on Bangsamoro Youth Affairs (OBYA) says the bill for the creation of the Bangsamoro Youth Commission is now on its second reading in the Bangsamoro Parliament. (Bureau of Public Information)

gion in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) to plan, prepare, and implement development programs that will address the concerns of the region’s youth sector. Macasalong said the BYC will address one of the main challenges of the previous administration which was

the coordination of OBYA with other departments in the ARMM. “We would strengthen the coordination of our office with the other ministries in order to maximize the programs and activities related to the youth. (Bureau of Public Information)

BUTUAN CITY – A total of 21 community relations and public information section police officers assigned in various provinces and cities in the Caraga Region joined the one-day “media handling seminar” on Friday (December 13) here. Police Regional Office for Caraga (PRO-13) director, Brig. Gen. Joselito T. Esquivel Jr. emphasized the importance of refreshing the knowledge of cops assigned See SIMENAR, page 23

MEDIA RELATIONS SKILLS. A total of 21 members of the Philippine National Police in Caraga Region, led by regional director Brig. Gen. Joselito T. Esquivel Jr., undergo a one-day seminar on media relations to refresh police officers’ knowledge in community relations and information dissemination. (P hoto courtesy of PRO-13 Information Office)

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Pizarro sees clear vision for Oro Chamber in 2020

BACK at the helm of Northern Mindanao’s premier business organization, Robert Pizarro foresees a 20/20 vision for Oro Chamber in the year 2020. Guided by an accurate discernment, judgment and a positive hindsight, Pizarro, concurrent President and CEO of A Brown Company, Inc. is bullish on the prospects of making the Oro Chamber into a regional business organization. On his way to a second term as the 25th president

of the Cagayaan de Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation, Inc, Pizarro took his oath before PCCI Vice President for Mindanao Ma. Theresa Alegrio. Pizarro succeeded Irene Floro, PhD who was instrumental in making inroads in the crafting of a 5-year roadmap for the Oro Chamber. Pizarro’s initial salvo is focused on forging sustainable partnerships with other chambers in the region pri-

marily to establish a strong and effective business lobby group. Orochamber has been an influencer in bringing about inclusive growth under a free enterprise business climate not only in Cagayan de Oro but also in others areas of Northern Mindanao. Established in 1982, Oro Chamber now has 400 member companies — micro, small, medium and large business enterprises operating in Cagayan de Oro and suburbs.

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Its member-companies are classified into sectors based on activity: agribusiness, business support, manufacturing and industry, trade and commerce. Oro Chamber’s current net worth is Php21.8 million, the highest income attained in the past 10 years. (ruffy44_ ph2000@yahoo.com)

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Living in a ring of fire Faith is a living, daring confidence in God’s grace, so sure and certain that a man could stake his life on it a thousand times (Martin Luther: 1483-1546) EARTHQUAKES almost occur in both Indonesia and the Philippines. We both have got used to living in the ring of fire. There are lots of calamities. Earthquakes, flood, tsunamis, and volcanoes explosions are common in these two countries. In Indonesia, the ring of fire circles throughout the Indonesian regions. It starts from north Sumatra and goes to the south region of Java. It still goes straight to Bali, Lombok, till Papua, the eastern region of Indonesia. It goes to the north to Pacific Ocean circling the long beaches. It shapes a U-Turn, turning back to the south region of America, to Brazil and Argentine. We can check it on Google map. In Java, for example, the ring of fire crosses, splitting the Java. It exactly crosses the central Java. Then, it

goes to the north to North Sulawesi. Of course, it goes straight to the north to Mindanao, Davao till the northern Philippines. We can check it in the Google by typing the ring of fire. But, in the Philippines, we have some disasters. They are Hurricane, Whirlwind, and El Nino storm. It frequently happens in this country. The people have got used to adapting to such calamities. The people in the Philippines are accustomed to living in these heart-beating natures. The first time I was shocked. In 2009, I was in Tagaitay city. There was a storm. During three days, it was so dark. I couldn’t see anyone in front of me in the 3-metter distance. I kept myself inside the hotel room. On the third day, the fog was getting thinner. But, I was still scared to go out.

I was amazed. I saw several people working outside: so daring. It seems God has destined us: Indonesian and Filipinos, living in the ring of fire. Recently, we have had some earthquakes. It has happened in Indonesia and Philippines. Mindanao and Davao have got affected. Yet, these two cities are the cities I had visited more than other cities. Seven months ago, I visited Mountain Province, the mountainous regions, beautiful, driving a 10 hour-journey from Clark international airport to Bontoc. In Davao, I got news from some of my fellow researchers. Some campus buildings were broken. And, they have been repaired already. Renovation has been done in this city. Mindanao is today—while I am writing this article— also affected

Dr. Djuwari

by the earthquake of 6.9 SR. I saw some buildings were broken from the media. We are destined to live in our beloved countries: Indonesia and Philippines. We are used to living in these regions. We are as God’s creatures. He always blesses us wherever we live, including in Indonesia and the Philippines. I believe that our life is a place of trials of life. I still remember very well, every end of the year, there is always a disaster. The tsunami in Aceh also occurred at the end of the year. However, hopefully by the end of this year, we will not get any disaster. We wish all will be fine. See FIRE, page 23

Peace from the concrete standpoint, viewpoint of the people

By VICTORIA PATRIA

1. Peace is indeed beyond simply the absence of war. Attaining true peace by way of implementing social justice is the most sustainable means of gaining peace for our people and our motherland. Social justice is both a legal mandate and moral obligation of our government to the people, and as such, the fulfillment of Social Justice should be the primary sovereign mission of our government, and not to be mistaken as exclusive advocacy and program of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF). Even without the resumption of the peace process and peace talks with the CPP-NPA-NDF, the government can and must implement social justice

because it is the correct social justice for real peace, foundation for establishing should be tied down to the national peace and prosper- capricious ransom of the CPP-NPA-NDF in their ity. Substantive issues on land maneuver and scheme of reform, rural development, making their peace talks agricultural modernization, scam become palatable to labor welfare and protection, the public, both domestic industrial development, and international domain, community progress, basic using issues on Social Justice rights and welfare of the as their supposed platform. farmers, workers and all 2. The gover nment of the marginal citizens are should be reminded that the peace prothe princess and cipal defiFROM THE MAIL the peace nition of talks are real Social Justice. The same is being in- important public interest sisted by the CPP-NPA-NDF and policy issues. as fundamental parameters Therefore, the people for resuming formal peace should be involved in the process, rather than for talks. But those substantive the government making issues on social justice are decisions solely on giving mandatory sovereign obli- consideration to the whims gation of the government and caprices of Joma Sison, to the people, and as such, his tribal gang from the there is no practical neces- CPP-NPA-NDF, and the sity that the attainment of clique of long-time NDF

ally in the person of Sec. Bebot Bello. 3. The most important substantive direction of any peace talks is to mutually agree for the implementation of DISARMAMENT, DEMOBILIZATION, AND REINTEGRATION as the central point of framing the peace process. In the case of the CPP-NPA-NDF, they ABSOLUTELY REJECT such substantive point in the peace negotiations. The CPP-NPA-NDF continues to insist, promote, perpetuate their acts of terrorism just like their recent terroristic atrocities in Borongan, Eastern Samar, which resulted in the death of civilians, and police personnel. Without the sincerity and categorical commitment on the part of the CPPNPA-NDF to work towards their openness to accept the See PEACE, page 23

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WAGE ORDER NO. RBX-DW-02 PROVIDING FOR WAGE INCREASE FOR DOMESTIC WORKERS IN REGION X WHEREAS, the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB-X) is mandated under R.A. No. 6727 (The Wage Rationalization Act), to periodi- The DOLE Regional Director shall issue a compliance order within ten (10) cally assess wage rates and conduct continuing studies in the determination days from the submission of the case for resolution. of the minimum wage applicable in the region or industry; Section 8. UNLAWFUL ACTS AND PENALTIES. Withholding and interfer WHEREAS, Section 24 of Republic Act No. 10361, entitled An Act Insti- ence in the disposal of wages of the Domestic Workers are declared unlawtuting Policies for the Protection and Welfare of Domestic Workers or Batas ful and shall be punishable with a fine of not less than Ten Thousand Pesos Kasambahay which took effect on 10 February 2013, sets the minimum wage (Php10,000.00) but not more than Forty Thousand Pesos (Php40,000.00), of domestic workers and mandated the Regional Tripartite Wages and Pro- without prejudice to the filing of the appropriate civil and/or criminal action by ductivity Boards to review, and if proper, determine and adjust the minimum the aggrieved party pursuant to Rule XII, Sections 1 and 2 of Implementing wage rates of domestic workers one (1) year from the effectivity of the law Rules and Regulations of Republic Act 10361. and periodically thereafter; Section 9. BOARD, LODGING AND MEDICAL ALLOWANCE. The em WHEREAS, after conducting Kasambahay Survey within Region X from ployer shall provide for the basic necessities of the domestic worker to include June 26, 2019 to November 17, 2019 and after due notice to concerned sec- at least three (3) adequate meals a day and humane sleeping arrangements tors, the Board conducted stakeholdersâ€™ consultation on November 7, 2019 in that ensure safety. Iligan City and public hearing on November 17, 2019, in Cagayan de Oro City, to determine the propriety of issuing a new wage order for domestic workers; The employer shall provide appropriate rest and assistance to the domestic worker in case of illness and injuries sustained during service without loss of WHEREAS, after a thorough evaluation of the existing socio-economic benefits. conditions of the region, and the results of the survey, consultation, and public hearing, the Board has determined the need to adjust the minimum wage of At no instance shall the employer withdraw or hold in abeyance the providomestic workers to enable them to cope with the rising cost of living; sion of these basic necessities as punishment or disciplinary action to the domestic worker. NOW THEREFORE, by virtue of the power and authority vested under R.A. 6727 and R.A. 10361, this Board hereby issues this Wage Order. Section 10. NON-DIMINUTION OF BENEFITS. Nothing in this Order shall be construed to reduce any existing wage rates, allowances and benefits of Section 1. NEW MINIMUM WAGE RATES. Upon effectivity of this Wage any form under existing laws, decrees, issuances, executive orders and/or Order, the new monthly minimum wage rates of Domestic Workers in the under any contract or agreement between the workers and employers. region shall not be less than the following: Section 10. PROHIBITION AGAINST INJUNCTION. No preliminary or permanent injunction or temporary restraining order may be issued by any court, tribunal or other entity against any proceedings before the Board. Section 11. FREEDOM TO BARGAIN. This Order shall not be construed to prevent Domestic Workers from bargaining for higher wages with their respective employers. Section 12. COMPETENCY-BASED PAY. Household employers and their Section 2. COVERAGE. This Wage Order shall apply to all Domestic domestic workers may voluntary and mutually agree to adopt a competencyWorkers in Region X, whether on a live-in or live-out arrangements, such as, based pay scheme in setting and adjusting the pay of domestic workers over but not limited to: and above the applicable minimum wage.

a. General Househelp; b. Yaya; c. Cook; d. Gardener; e. Laundry Person; or f. Any person who regularly performs domestic work in one household on an occupational basis.

Section 13. REPEALING CLAUSE. All orders, issuances, rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Wage Order are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

The following are not covered:

a. b. c. d.

Section 15. IMPLEMENTING RULES. The Board shall submit to the Commission the necessary Rules and Regulations to implement this Order subject to the approval of the Secretary of Labor and Employment not later than ten (10) days from the publication of the Wage Order.

Section 14. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. If any provision or part of this Wage Order is declared unconstitutional, or in conflict with existing law, the other provisions or parts thereof shall remain valid.

Service Providers; Family Drivers; Children under foster family arrangement; and Any other person who performs work occasionally or sporadically and Section 16. EFFECTIVITY. This Wage Order shall take effect fifteen (15) not on an occupational basis. days after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation.

Section 3. MODE/FREQUENCY OF PAYMENT. The wages of the Domestic APPROVED, this 4th day of December 2019 at Cagayan de Oro City, Workers shall be paid in cash at least once a month. No deductions from the Philippines. wages of the domestic workers shall be made other than those mandated by law. Section 4. APPLICATION TO PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES (PEAs). In the case of hiring/contracting of Domestic Workers services through a licensed PEAs, the wage rates prescribed under this Order shall be borne by the principals or clients of the PEAs and the contract shall be deemed amended accordingly. In the event, however, that the principals or clients fail to pay the prescribed wage rates, the PEAs shall be jointly and severally liable with his principal or client. Section 5. NON-APPLICABILITY OF EXEMPTION. This Wage Order does not allow exemption. Section 6. APPEAL TO THE COMMISSION. Any party aggrieved by this Wage Order may file an appeal to the NWPC, through the Board, in three (3) printed copies, not later than ten (10) days from the publication of this Wage Order, subject to compliance with Sections 11 and 12 of the NWPC Guidelines No. 01, Series of 2014. Section 7. COMPLAINTS FOR NON-COMPLIANCE. Complaints for non-compliance with the Wage Order shall be filed before the DOLE Field/ Provincial/Regional Office No. X and shall go through the thirty (30) day mandatory conciliation under the DOLE Single Entry Approach (SEnA) program to exhaust all efforts for settlement.

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PAL launches 2 new flight routes By MA. CRISTINA ARAYATA

MANILA -- The Philippine Airlines (PAL) on Sunday officially launched two new routes -- Cebu-Zamboanga and Zamboanga-Tawi-Tawi. The new routes expand the flag carrier’s network between Visayas and Mindanao and within Mindanao. “There has been a clamor for convenient connectivity between these areas. With

these air linkages now in place, the convenience and ease of travel between Cebu, Zamboanga, and Tawi-Tawi is now a reality,” PAL spokesperson Cielo Villaluna said. Utilizing an 86-seater Dash8 fleet, the inaugural Cebu-Zamboanga route departed Mactan at 5:24 a.m. and landed Zamboanga at 6:24 a.m. Flight PR 2486, on the See FLIGHT, page 9

D&L products help out firms amid possible single-use plastics ban By LESLIE GATPOLINTAN

MANILA -- Food and plastic input manufacturer D&L Industries has developed two proprietary product lines which can provide solutions to companies given the potential ban on singleuse plastics in the country. Lester Lao, managing director of D&L Polymers & Colours Inc. (DLPC) and

First in Colours Inc. (FIC), fully-owned subsidiaries of D&L, said many businesses and jobs would be affected by the possible ban. “So banning of (these) plastics, for us, is not the real solution to our pollution crisis. We have to teach the public that they have to dispose their litter NEW FLIGHT ROUTES. Philippine Airlines launches daily flights between Zamboanga and Tawi-Tawi on Sunday properly. We have to sort, (Dec. 15, 2019). The carrier also launched services between Cebu and Zamboanga, expanding its network within See PRODUCTS, page 9

Mindanao, and between Visayas and Mindanao. (Photo

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT- 10TH JUDICIAL REGION BRANCH 42 Medina, Misamis Oriental IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION TO DELETE THE MIDDLE NAME “AGBU” IN THE CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH OF JAN ZACHARI AGBU SORILLA,

SP. PROC. CASE NO. 349-M

NOTICE

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

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

So ordered.

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

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Bank exec sees Mindanao growth picking up in 2020 DAVAO CITY -- A bank official on Saturday said that there will be continuing growth for Mindanao

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

Cielo Villaluna)

By CHE PALICTE and DIGNA BANZON

FLORDELIS A. SORILLA, Petitioner,

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

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

OFW SAVINGS. Genie Gloria, senior vice president and head of remittance of BDO Unibank, Inc. on Saturday (Dec. 14, 2019) says she has an optimistic outlook on the growth for Mindanao in 2020. Bank officials said they expect an increase in investments, particularly in Davao Region. (PNA photo by Che Palicte)

and Davao in 2020 in terms of bank investments by Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW). Genie Gloria, senior vice president and head of remittance of BDO Unibank, Inc., said they expect an increase in investments, particularly in Davao Region. She said they cornered 40 percent of the market share as far as the OFW remittances are concerned. “We have maintained this for the past eight years,” she added. Gloria said 2019 is a good year for them as they were able to meet targets, deliver accounts to OFWs, and go around in collaboration with their affiliated company like SM Supermalls, where they

offer unique promos to the overseas workers and their families. “Mindanao may not have the biggest number of OFWs but the number is progressing and the accounts are increasing,” she said. She added that “we will do many things for Mindanao and we will have lots of focus here and go to different places on the island”. Gloria admitted that there are hard to reach areas in this city but they have put up rural branches of their BDO Network Bank to penetrate these places. “We will tap the microfinancing program of the BDO Network Bank where OFWs can access financing,” See EXEC, page 22

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DOT seeks update on Caraga tourism framework day consultation workshop starting Monday in a bid to BUTUAN CITY -- Tour- update its tourism strategic ism stakeholders in Caraga framework. Region convened for a two- Conducted by the DeBy ALEXANDER LOPEZ

partment of Tourism in the Caraga Region (DOT-13), the workshop seeks to generate in-depth discussions in order to come up with

recommendations to bring up to date Caraga tourism framework and directions. It is being attended by tourism officers from prov-

inces, towns, and cities in the region as well as representatives of government line agencies and the private sectors. “This is the review of the tourism masterplan for Caraga Region,” DOT-13 OIC Regional Director Mary Jean Camarin told reporters on Monday. Camarin said the tourism masterplan for Caraga Region was completed in 1999 and the need to review it is of great significance before the year ends. “It’s already 2019 so we need to go back and review the visions, targets, the projects that we have enumerated then,” Camarin added.

The ongoing review, she said, will provide the DOT13 and its stakeholders the necessary tools to continue with the tourism services, programs and projects next year. “We have to make sure that the regional tourism masterplan of Caraga is aligned with the National Tourism Development Plan,” Camarin added. Inputs f rom LGUs, government line agencies, tourism officers and the private sector during the consultation-workshop will be used to update the tourism masterplan of the Caraga Region, she said. (PNA)

CONSULTATION. The Department of Tourism in Caraga Region, led by OIC Regional Director Mary Jean Camarin, is holding a two-day consultation workshop starting Monday (Dec. 16, 2019) to review and update the tourism masterplan of the region. The activity is attended by tourism officers in the provincial and municipal levels in Caraga, representatives from government line agencies, and the private sector. (PNA photo by Alexander Lopez)

Gob. Bambi, pabiling lig-on luyo sa politically-colored moves sa iyang kaatbang NA G PA B I L I N G l i g on sa iyang baruganan si Gobernador Bambi Emano nga serbisyohan ang katawhan samtang anaa pa kini sa iyang pangatungdanan. Kini, bisan pa man sa wala ug tuo nga pagpangdaut sa iyang pagkatawo. Matud ni Gobernador Emano, mag-unsa na lang ang katawhan kung pati siya motumpang sa mga pangdaut sa iyang mga kaatbang sa pulitika. Kung sila naningkamot nga maguba ang dungog sa gobernador, ang batanong lider naningkamot nga makatunol sa tiunay nga serbisyo nga mandato kaniya sa mga tawo. “We cannot let the one percent destroy what we had done for our people. We will try to continue to bring the services to the people in our province,” pahayag ni Gobernador Bambi batok sa mga pagpanaway, batikos

I, NESTOR B. KUIZON, Filipino, of legal age, married and a resident of Barangay Silanga, Tangub City, Misamis Occidental, after having been duly sworn in accordance with law, hereby depose and state that: 1. I am the lawful owner of MBca “FISHERMEN’S HAVEN-2” ship and holder of Certificate of Philippines Registry issued by Maritime Industry Authority;

2. That recently, I discovered that my original copy of my aforesaid Certificate of Philippine Registry was misplaced and got lost;

3. Despite diligent search and efforts made to locate my aforesaid Certificate of the Philippine Registry, I could not find the same such that I now believe that it is now lost beyond recovery;

4. As such, I am executing this affidavit to attest to the truth of the foregoing facst and for whatever legal purposes that this affidavit may serve.

(Sgd.) NESTOR B. KUIZON Affiant CTC No. 25547575 Issued on 09/16/2019 Issued at Tangub City

ug panghimaraot sa iyang administrasyon. “Every Monday, I do a lot of good things. Unya bisan paman adunay maayong gibuhat, naa pa gyod gihapon pangitaon nga dautan. Kasabot ko. Usa lang dayon ka dautan nga tubag, dautan na dayon ta.

Apan luyo niining tanan, gisiguro ko nga dili maapektuhan ang atong panerbisyo dinhi sa lalawigan,” dugang sa gobernador. Layo pa ang eleksiyon sa tuig 2022, apan nagsugod na og sablig sa hugaw ang mga kaatbang sa pulitika sa partido PaDayon Pilipino,

hilabina kang Gobernador Bambi Emano nga walay laing gihimo, kung dili ang pagtuman sa iyang tahas nga gisanong kaniya sa mga tawo. Matud pa sa gobernador, dunay panahon ang tanan, dili lang unta sila magdali, kini moabot raman.

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this 03 December 2019 Tangub City, Misamis Occidental by the affiant with competent evidence of identify, Driver’s License ID . NO. K09-16-000898 valid until 2023/11/06. (Sgd.) ATTY. JOEL A. ALIMA Notary Public Tangub City, Mis. Occ. Notarial Commission No. 01-17 Commission expires on 12/31/2019 PTR No. 1631732-01/03/19-Tangub City IBP No. 080153-04/22/2019 Quezon City T.I.N 256-482-343-000 Roll of Attorneys No. 55936 MCLE Comp. No. VI-0010469-04/14/2022

Doc. No. _303_; Page No. _61_; Book No. _87_; Series of 2019. MDN: Dec 17, 2019

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Republic of the Philippines CITY CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE 1F South Wing Administrative Bldg. City Hall, Capistrano-Hayes Sts. Cagayan de Oro City

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I compliance with section 5 of R.A No. 9048 & 10172, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that JESSAN BAYUBAY LORENZANA has filed with this Office a petition for correction of Clerical Error of the CHILD’S SEX from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JESSAN BAYUBAY LORENZANA who was born on NOVEMBER 29, 1986 at VAMENTA BLVD, CARMEN, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, MISAMIS ORIENTAL and whose parents are SAMUEL D. LORENZANA and JULIET S. BAYUBAY. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than DECEMBER 26, 2019.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my signature this 03 December 2019 in Tangub City, Misamis Occidental.

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(SGD) EVANGELINE C. TAPANGAN City Civil Registrar

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that DENAIRAH S. MACALAYO has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “SITTIE NAYMAH” to “JANNAYMAH” in the Certificate live of birth SITTIE NAYMAH MACALAYO GAGAMAMA who was born on 14 July 2004 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are DENAIRAH S. MACALAYO and MAHDANI B. GAGAMAMA. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than January 2020.

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PADADA, Davao del Sur -Authorities here on Monday said three people had been confirmed dead, two of whom had been recovered, following the magnitude 6.9 quake that hit the town and other areas on Sunday afternoon. The figure brought to four the total number of victims killed in Sunday’s quake in Davao del Sur, including the six-year-old girl in Barangay Asinan in Matanao town, which was caught by falling debris. Fire Senior Supt. Fred Trajeras, BFP 11, said the bodies of Elsa Ababon, 57; and Evangeline Artiaga, 67; were pulled out of the collapsed Southern Trade Commercial grocery store in Barangay Poblacion on Monday morning. “The other confirmed casualty has not been pulled out yet,” Trajeras told reporters. He said there were at least six persons being located inside the collapsed grocery store based on the account of a survivor. Trajeras said this was the main reason they have shifted from plain recovery to search and rescue anew. Mayor Pedro Caminero quoting the town’s police said only one family had reported about a missing relative. He did not say who was the missing though but said in total, six persons also suffered varying degrees of injuries from the tremor. Caminero also said they were looking at liquefaction in the collapse of the grocery store, which he said was built around 20 years EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION OF ESTATE WITH SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS

ago. “It survived the previous major quakes with little damage or no damage,” he added. Trajeras said they were using heavy equipment to safely remove debris and find the six reported missing persons. He said search, rescue and retrieval teams are now using life detection and life finder instruments. “We are trying to listen to heartbeats and movements to locate them. However, these instruments could also give false signs because it would detect the movement and heartbeats of other animals,” Trajeras added. Locals milling around the collapsed grocery store building, whom the Philippine News Agency (PNA) had spoken to, said they believed that there are more trapped people inside as it was market day when the quake took place. “The grocery store was a major place here. It would be full on Sundays that you would have difficulty moving around,” one local said of the three-story building now reduced to a single floor. “I believe there are more people inside who are either dead or waiting to be rescued,” said another. Caminero said despite the difficulties, they were trying their best to pluck out people alive. “We are grateful for the help of the rescuers such as Central 911 of Davao City, the Bureau of Fire Caraga, the Bureau of Fire in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, the Bureau of Fire in Region 11 and all the rescuers,” he said. Caminero said they were still uncertain of the amount See BODIES, page 9

RECOVERED. The bodies of Elsa Ababon, 57; and Evangeline Artiaga, 67 were recovered from the collapsed grocery store building in Padada, Davao del Sur on Monday and were processed by the police’s Scene of Crime Operations. (Photo by Allan Nawal)

Soldier, wife, nabbed for selling shabu AFTER validating the information from the Intelligence Section of 10th Infantry Division and conducting casing and surveillance for more than two months, finally, a staff sergeant from the Philippine Army, fall in the hands of the law. Agents from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Regional Office XI led by DIRECTOR II ANTONIO E RIVERA, 10th MIB of 10th Infantry Division led by LTC JOEL S SALAGUINTO, Davao del Norte Police Provincial Office PIB led by PMAJ

DEXTER R CUEVAS, National Bureau of Investigation SEMRO XI led by DIRECTOR JONATHAN V BALITE conducted buybust operation, at around 8:00 A.M., December 13, 2019, at Block 22, Villa Cacacho Subdivision, Barangay Mankilam, Tagum City, Davao del Norte. The suspects were identified as Ramil Alcano Edullantes @ Aming, 46 years old, Staff Sergeant, Philippine Army, assigned at 10th Infantry Division and Flora Mae Edullantes. The couple were arrested

PDEA warns street pushers

for conspiring with each other for selling one (1) small pack of transparent plastic sachet of suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride locally known as shabu weighing more or less one (1) gram worth Php 10,000 to a PDEA Agent who acted as poseur buyer. Another one (1) large and (1) small transparent plastic sachets of suspected shabu weighing more or less six (6) grams with a street value of Php 72,000 more or less and the buy-bust marked money and boodle money

DAVAO CITY -- Authorities warned street-level pushers that the police and members of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Davao Region are active in the supply-reduction of shabu and marijuana. Antonio Rivera, director of the PDEA XI assessed that drug supply may come to Davao City nowadays due to the notion that there are users of shabu and marijuana during the party season. He said that almost every day, the police arrests persons involved in the selling of illegal drugs. Rivera said negation operation is also strong in many parts of the country.

See SHABU, page 9

See PUSHERS, page 9

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

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In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that HAMID M. BATUA-AN has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from NAIRAH to NASRIFAH in the Certificate live of birth NAIRAH RATABAN BATUA-AN who was born on 03 NOVEMBER 1998 Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Pamoki B. Rataban and Hamid M. Batua-an. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than January 2019.

I compliance with section 5 of R.A Act No. 9048, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that ZUHAIDAH A. ABDUL-GANI has filed with this Office a petition for change of first name from “MUHAMMAD ZUHAYR “to “MOHAMMAD HARITH” in the Certificate of Live Birth of MUHAMMAD ZUHAYR ABDUL-GANI who was born on AUGUST 31, 2010 at CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY and whose parents are HARON ABDULCADER BANTUAS and ZUHAIDAH ARINDIG ABDUL-GANI. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than DECEMBER 19, 2019.

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that LILIA G. CUTAB has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from CECILIA to LILIA in the Certificate of live of birth CECILIA CAPALAC GONZAGA who was born on JULY 17, 1961, at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Antonia Capalac and Pedro Gonzaga. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than DECEMBER 2019.

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Shabu... from page 8

were also recovered during the anti-drug operation. The suspects are now detained at the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Regional Office XI detention facility. The seized suspected illegal drugs were submitted to the laboratory section of this office for examination. Cases for violation of Section 26, in relation to Section 5 and Section 11, Article II of the Republic Act 9165 otherwise known as “The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002” are being prepared against them. If Staff Sergeant Edullantes is found guilty of such acts, the maximum penalty of the unlawful acts shall be imposed, in addition to absolute perpetual disqualification from any public office as stated in Article II, Section 28 (Criminal Liability of Government Officials and Employees) of Republic Act 9165. (PRPDEA XI)

Pushers... from page 8

However, he observed the strong effort to bring the shabu trade in the city. Rivera said there is a surge in the prices of drugs in the city by gram due to the scarcity of supplies. He said drug syndicates feel they would earn more if they sell shabu and marijuana in Davao City. “The market is in Davao

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City. Region XI is highly urbanized compared to other areas. Pushers would really come to the city to dispose their supplies. Unfortunately, the police, PDEA and even the military in preventing their modus operandi. Many among them are intercepted while coming to this region,” Rivera said. He cited the checkpoints of the Task Force Davao, which are very effective in intercepting illegal drugs. (PIA XI-Joey Sem G. Dalumpines)

Bodies... from page 8

of damage and assessments were still being done. But he said some government buildings are now useless, including the local police office and the local fire station. In Digos City, several buildings that survived the series of quakes in October had either collapsed or had suffered more damages. Mayor Josef Cagas said they were also trying to asses the damages. Across Davao del Sur and the nearby Davao Occidental, the provincial governments have declared the suspension of classes as aftershocks, some moderately strong, continued to be felt as of Monday. (PNA)

Products... from page 6

segregate, we have to reuse, reduce and recycle,” he told reporters Thursday. Lao said their proprietary

product lines --Biomate™ and Biorez™-- make plastics biodegradable and are certified by international standards. “Many cities would be banning (single-use) plastics. We do have a solution for the industry and the alternative will be to use biodegradable plastics,” he added. Lao said Biomate is an additive developed by FIC which can be added to plastics to allow these to fully biodegrade over 90 percent within two years. The product does not leave persistent microplastics, unlike others. It is suitable for plastics used as primary packaging for perishable products such as meat, fish, fruits, and vegetables. Lao further said Biorez, on the other hand, is a compostable plastic material developed by DLPC which is “very suitable” for industrial composting. The company said the product is a ready-to-use compound that can be instantly molded into various single-use plastic applications such as films, straws, cutlery, and cups. Biorez can achieve 90 percent biodegradation within six months given proper environmental conditions in a composting facility. “Single-use plastics I would say is up to 60 percent of the total plastic consumption in the Philippines.

That’s also the potential market that will lose business,” Lao added. The company said singleuse plastic products are those intended to be used only once before they are disposed of, recycled or thrown-away. These are commonly used for disposable packaging and utility items, such as carry-out bags, food packaging bags or liners, drinking/water bottles, straws and stirrers, wrappers, and styrofoambased products, among others. President Rodrigo Duterte is considering a ban on single-use plastics in the country in an effort to save the environment. (PNA)

Flight... from page 6

other hand, took off from Tawi-Tawi at 10:03 a.m. and touched down Zamboanga at 11 a.m. Cebu-Zamboanga and Z amboanga-Tawi-Tawi flights will be offered daily, according to PAL. Meanwhile, the carrier is also set to launch a thriceweekly flight between Zamboanga and Kota Kinabalu on March 29, 2020. This will be offered every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, using an 86-seater Dash 8 Q400 aircraft. Those who would like to fly this new route may take PAL’s Clark-Zamboanga or Cebu-Zamboanga flights, Villaluna said. (PNA)

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

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

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

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Vianistas Conduct Reverse Carolling To Macapaya Students By NORMA B. DELIMA

SUROY (Seeking Unity Respecting Others’ Yoke) BEC Cell of St. John Vianney Theological Seminary, in partnership with Tanging Yaman Foundation of Quezon City, conducted a reverse carolling with Camaman-an National High School – Macapaya Extension students on December 11, 2019 at Camaman-an ES – Macapaya Campus. Macapaya Village is the home of Sendong victims and survivors. With the initiative of the seminarians of St. John Vianney, and Rev Fr. Norlan H. Julia, SJ., Brother Algine Caesar Romano led the group namely, Brothers Ire Virgil Leu Talisic, Almond Catiil, Niño Gorne, Gerald Balugo, Jethro Mosquera, and Sherwin Marc Sullano, with Rev. Fr. Ian Calabria. The septet visited the school to give fun

and surprises by rendering Christmas Songs, facilitating games, sharing foods, and distributing educational supplies to all ninety-six (96) Grades 7 to 10 students of Macapaya Extension, which they call reverse carolling. The students, including the School Head and the teachers of said school, expressed their gratitude to the group and to the sponsor for choosing Macapaya as one of the recipients of their Christmas 2019 Charity Grant. The learners’ commonly remarked with joy, “Yehey, wa na gyuy pangayuay ug papel karon kay tagsa na ta!” The DepEd-Division of CDO headed by SDS Cherry Mae L. Limbaco, with ASDS Alice E. Anghay are certainly grateful also to the Vianistas and the Tanging Yaman Foundation for the said charitable act. Christmas indeed is about giving.

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

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

R. A 9048 Form No 10.1 (LCRO)

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

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

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

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

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(SGD) MARIA PURA C. MASCARIÑAS Municipal Civil Registrar

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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION SAN MIGUEL AVENUE, PASIG CITY

No. 15, Series of 2011 entitled “A Resolution Adopting the Amended Rules for the Approval of the Sale and Transfer of TransCo’s Subtransmission Assets and the Acquisition by Qualified Consortiums.” 8. In accordance with the aforesaid ERC Guidelines, and based on a thorough evaluation conducted by TransCo, it was determined that the San Francisco-ASELCO 69 kV Line is a sub-transmission asset.

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE SALE OF VARIOUS SUB-TRANSMISSION LINES/ ASSETS OF THE NATIONAL TRANSMISSION CORPORATION (TransCo) TO AGUSAN DEL SUR ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. (ASELCO), AS COVERED BY A LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT (LPA) DATED 15 OCTOBER 2019

Copies of the Report on the Nature of the Assets, List of STAs for Sale to ASELCO and the Single Line Diagram are attached as Annexes “D”, “E” and “F,” respectively.

ERC CASE No. 2019- ____ RC NATIONAL TRANSMISSION CORPORATION (TransCo) AND AGUSAN DEL SUR ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. (ASELCO), Applicants. x--------------------------------------------x

JOINT APPLICATION

9. TransCo has clearly established that ASELCO meets the financial and technical capability criteria under Article IV of the ERC Guidelines in acquiring, operating, maintaining, upgrading and expanding the subject sub-transmission asset. Attached are copies of the Financial Qualification Evaluation [Annex “G”] Technical Qualification Evaluation [Annex “H”] and Audited Financial Statements of ASELCO as of 31 December 2017 and 31 December 2018 [Annex “I”]. 10. ASELCO is the only qualified DU that is directly connected to the subject asset, as evidenced by the attached List of Connected Distribution Utilities [Annex “J”].

11. On 01 April 2019, the ASELCO Board of Directors issued Applicants, NATIONAL TRANSMISSION CORPORATION Resolution No. 41, Series of 2019 [Annex “K”] relative to the desired (TransCo) and AGUSAN DEL SUR ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, acquisition. INC. (ASELCO), through their respective counsels, and to this 12. On 15 October 2019, TransCo and ASELCO executed a Honorable Commission, most respectfully aver that: Lease Purchase Agreement [Annex “L”] covering the subject sub 1. TransCo is a government-owned and controlled corporation transmission asset amounting to Nine Million Eight Hundred (GOCC) created and existing by virtue of R.A. No. 9136, otherwise Twenty Nine Thousand Five Hundred Ten and 20/100, Philipknown as the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001 (EPIRA), pine Currency (PhP9,829,510.20), plus the corresponding twelve with principal office address at the TransCo Main Building, Quezon percent value-added tax (12% VAT) thereon, net of adjustments and deductions, subject to further adjustments for any major capital Avenue corner BIR Road, Diliman, Quezon City. investments, expansions and additions, plus interest, payable in two 2. AGUSAN DEL SUR ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. (ASELCO) hundred forty (240) equal monthly installments. This is consistent is an electric cooperative (EC) duly organized and existing under with the SKM Valuation [Annex “M”]. the laws of the Republic of the Philippines, with principal office address in San Isidro, San Francisco, Agusan Del Sur, Philippines. 13. Finally, herein applicants also respectfully submit the following documents in compliance with the Honorable Commission’s 3. By virtue of Section 8 of the EPIRA, TransCo assumed the requirements:

electrical transmission functions of the National Power Corporation a. Draft of the Deed of Absolute Sale [Annex “N”]; and, (NPC), and the responsibility of the latter for the planning, construction and centralized operation and maintenance of high voltage b. Franchise Description [Annex “O”]. transmission facilities, including grid interconnections and ancillary 14. The proposed sale has satisfied all of the requirements services. and criteria set by the EPIRA and its IRR, as well as the ERC and 4. Section 8 of the EPIRA and Rule 6, Section 8(e) of its Imple- TransCo Guidelines on the Sale of Sub-transmission Assets. menting Rules and Regulations (IRR) also mandate the segregation of the transmission and sub-transmission functions and assets for transparency and disposal, and authorize TransCo to negotiate for, and to transfer such sub-transmission assets (STAs) and facilities to qualified distribution utilities (DUs), electric cooperatives (ECs) and consortia.

15. The approval by this Honorable Commission of the instant Joint Application shall pave the way for the attainment of a reformed electricity industry under the EPIRA, which would ultimately best serve the interests of the consuming public.

5. Pursuant thereto, this Honorable Commission promulgated the “Guidelines on the Sale and Transfer of the TransCo’s Subtransmission Assets and the Franchising of Qualified Consortiums” (ERC Guidelines) dated 17 October 2003, as amended by ERC Resolution No. 3, Series of 2005 dated 17 March 2005 which set forth, among others, the standards to distinguish TransCo’s transmission assets from its sub-transmission assets, and establish the approval process prior to the final sale and transfer of sub-transmission assets to qualified DUs.

WHEREFORE, it is most respectfully prayed of this Honorable Commission that after due notice and hearing, a DECISION be rendered APPROVING the instant Joint Application pertaining to the sale of TransCo’s San Francisco-ASELCO 69 kV Line in favor of AGUSAN DEL SUR ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. (ASELCO) under the terms provided in the 15 October 2019 Lease Purchase Agreement.

PRAYER

Applicants also pray for other just and equitable relief.

6. Consistent with the ERC Guidelines, TransCo adopted its own Guidelines on the Sale of Sub-transmission Assets (“TransCo Respectfully submitted, Quezon City and Agusan Del Sur, for Guidelines”) [Annex “A”] as approved via TransCo Board Resolution Pasig City, 29 October 2019. No. TC-2003-067 dated 28 November 2003 [Annex “B”], as further NATIONAL TRANSMISSION CORPORATION amended via TransCo Board Resolution No.TC-2004-009 dated 16 TransCo Main Building, Quezon Avenue corner BIR Road, March 2004 [Annex “C”]. Diliman, Quezon City Telephone 902-1500 loc. 1589 7. On 16 July 2011, this Honorable Commission issued Resolution See APPLICATION, page 11

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NOEL Z. DE LEON General Counsel IBP No.AR15772438; 01/07/19/ Quezon City MCLE Compliance No. VI-002339; May 8, 2019 Roll of Attorney No. 36660 dated April 1990

MELVIN A. MATIBAG Affiant

LEON T. TAPEL, JR. Deputy Legal Counsel IBP No. 083780; 04/17/19/ PPLM MCLE Compliance No. VI-0024894; April 17, 2019 Roll of Attorney No. 34555 dated May 30, 1987

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this __ day of _____, 2019 at the National Transmission Corporation, TransCo Main Bldg., Quezon Avenue corner BIR Road, Diliman, Quezon City. Affiant exhibited to me his _________I.D. No. _____________ issued at ______________ on ________________. Said ID bears his picture and signature.

DONNA L. CALOZA-ALERIA Manager, Corporate Legal Services Department IBP Lifetime No. 07254, La Union MCLE Compliance No. VI-0008473; April 14, 2018 Roll of Attorneys 44968

ANNE ROSE R. DE GUIA Corporate Attorney, Corporate Legal Services Department IBP No. 064496; 01/08/2019/ Bulacan MCLE Compliance No. VI-0025194; April 8, 2019 Roll of Attorney No. 64369 dated May 2009 CEBU I ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. (CEBECO I) (Co-Applicant)

By:

ATTY. ALAN GAVIOLA PTR No. ____________________ IBP No. _____________________ MCLE Compliance No. V-_______________________ Roll No. _________________________________

NOTARY PUBLIC

Doc. No. _____; Page No._____; Book No._____; Series of 2019.

VERIFICATION and CERTIFICATION of NON-FORUM SHOPPING I, EMMANUEL B. GALARSE, of legal age, Filipino, married and with office address at AGUSAN DEL SUR ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. (ASELCO), San Isidro, San Francisco, Agusan Del Sur, Philippines, after having been duly sworn in accordance with law, do hereby depose and state that: 1. I am the General Manager of ASELCO who is duly authorized to represent it in the above-entitled case, as evidenced by the attached ASELCO Board Resolution (Annex “Q”). 2. I have caused the preparation of the instant Joint Application and read the contents thereof, and I attest that the allegations herein contained are true and correct based on my personal knowledge and on the authentic records of ASELCO. 3. ASELCO has not commenced any other action or proceeding involving the same issues in the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals or any court, tribunal, or quasi-judicial agency and, to the best of my knowledge, no such other action or claim is pending therein.

4. Should I hereinafter learn that the same or a similar action or claim has been filed or is pending in the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals or any court, tribunal, or quasi-judicial agency, I shall report said fact within five (5) days from discovery thereof to this I, ATTY. MELVIN A. MATIBAG, Filipino, of legal age, married Honorable Commission. and with principal office address at the National Transmission Corporation (TransCo), TransCo Main Building, Quezon Avenue EMMANUEL B. GALARSE corner BIR Road, Diliman, Quezon City, after having been duly Affiant sworn in accordance with law, do hereby depose and state, that: VERIFICATION and CERTIFICATION of NON-FORUM SHOPPING

1. I am TransCo’s President and Chief Executive Officer who is duly authorized to represent it in this Joint Application as per SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this ____ day of the attached relevant section of TransCo’s Manual of Approvals ______, 2019 at ____________ City. Affiant exhibited to me his valid I.D. No. ___________ issued at __________________ on (Annex “P”). ____________________. Said ID bears his picture and signature. 2. I have caused the preparation of the instant Joint Application and read the contents thereof, and I attest that the allegations herein contained are true and correct based on my personal knowledge and on authentic records. 3. TransCo has not commenced any other action or proceeding involving the same issues in the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals or any court, tribunal, or quasi-judicial agency and, to the best of my knowledge, no such other action or claim is pending

NOTARY PUBLIC

Doc. No. _____; Page No._____; Book No._____; Series of 2019.

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PROVINCIAL HEALTH CODE

Agusan del Sur

Republic of the Philippines PROVINCE OF AGUSAN DEL SUR Gov. Democrito O. Plaza Government Center, Prosperidad FIFTEENTH SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE 124TH REGULAR SESSION OF THE 15TH SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN OF AGUSAN DEL SUR HELD AT ITS SESSION HALL ON MAY 06, 2019 AT 10:28 O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING. PRESENT: Hon. Samuel E. Tortor - Vice Governor and Presiding Officer Hon. Santiago B. Cane, Jr. - Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member-District I Hon. Alfelito M. Bascug - Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member-District I Hon. Nestor L. Corvera, DMD - Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member-District I Hon. Susan G. Gerona, DMD - Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member-District I Hon. Edward P. Mellana, CPA - Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member-District II Hon. Hazel O. Del Rosario - Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member-District II Hon. Gilbert G. Elorde, CE - Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member-District II Hon. Agusani A. Ananoria - Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member-District II Hon. Doreen Pamile T. Miro - President, Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Provincial Federation ABSENT: Hon. Edelberto D. Bastareche - Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member-District I Hon. Edwin D. Demegillo, ME - Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member-District II Hon. Gina A. Ceballos - President, Philippine Councilors League (PCL) Provincial Chapter Hon. Glenn M. Plaza - President, Liga ng mga Barangay (LnB) Provincial Chapter

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uphold, promote, and protect the physical, spiritual, mental and social well-being of its constituents and as such shall: Pursue health program services by enlisting the support of concerned international, national and other local government agencies, civil society organizations, religious and other sectors; and Exercise the powers expressly granted and those necessarily implied therefrom which are appropriate or incidental for its efficient and effective policy formation and implementation of health programs and services. SECTION 5. OPERATIVE PRINCIPLES. In the pursuance of this Code and the policies herein declared, the Provincial Government shall be guided by the following operative principles: Accountable, efficient, effective and dynamic organizational structure that will be primarily responsible in the formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all health programs and services in the province. Adequate resource shall be provided in support of all provincial health programs, projects and activities to ensure quality health service delivery resulting to better health outcomes and opportunities. Appropriate and relevant continuing capability building programs shall be provided to enhance the knowledge, attitude, skills and practices of health service providers. Institutional and implementing mechanism and other applicable laws, rules and issuances shall be established to ensure efficient, effective and sustainable health programs implementation.

SECTION 6. OBJECTIVES. The objectives of the Code are the following:

To establish policies and mechanisms that will improve the preventive, curative and rehabilitative health care delivery systems in the province of Agusan del Sur;

Authored by: HON. SUSAN G. GERONA, DMD

To provide policy direction in the formulation of a comprehensive master health plan provincewide investment plan for health; and

Co-Authored by:

To ensure strict enforcement of health and sanitation laws, rules, regulations and related issuances upholding the health and safety of the people.

HON. SANTIAGO B. CANE, JR. Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member-District I

HON. EDWARD P. MELLANA, CPA Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member-District II

HON. ALFELITO M. BASCUG Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member-District I

HAZEL O. DEL ROSARIO Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member-District II

HON. EDELBERTO D. BASTARECHE Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member-District I

HON. GILBERT G. ELORDE, CE Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member-District II

HON. NESTOR L. CORVERA, DMD Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member-District I

HON. AGUSANI A. ANANORIA Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member-District II

HON. GINA A. CEBALLOS HON. EDWIN D. DEMEGILLO, ME President Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member-District II P hilippine Councilors League (PCL) Provincial Chapter HON. GLENN M. PLAZA HON. DOREEN PAMILE T. MIRO President President, L iga ng mga Barangay (LnB) Provincial Chapter S angguniang Kabataan (SK) Provincial Federation

To establish effective coordination and proper linkages between and among GOs and CSOs for an improved health programs and services. SECTION 7. DEFINITION OF TERMS. As used in this Code, the following terms, phrases and acronyms shall be construed to mean as follows: 4 o’clock Habit – Stop, look and listen. Meaning the homeowners, office or business workers at four o’clock in the afternoon will STOP with their respective works and start roaming around in their premises to LOOK for any possible breeding places of mosquitoes and DESTROY them and to LISTEN to any Barangay Health Emergency Response Team (BHERT)’s advisory. 4S – seek and destroy, seek early consultation, self-protection, and say no to indiscriminate fogging. Abortion – termination of pregnancy up to 20 weeks. Alternative Health Care – other forms of health care outside the scope and coverage of biomedicine such as reflexology, acupuncture, massage, acupressure, chiropractic, nutritional therapy and other methods approved by authorized agencies.

ORDINANCE NO. 05 Series of 2019

Ancillary Services – auxiliary support services such as laboratory, pharmacy, radiology and dietary.

THE PROVINCIAL HEALTH CODE OF 2019 WHEREAS, Section 15, Article II, of the Philippine Constitution, provides: “the State shall protect and promote the right to health of the people and instill health consciousness among them”.

Basic Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (BEmONC) – are facilities capable of performing six signal obstetric functions, which include: (i) parenteral administration of oxytocin in the third stage of labor; (ii) parenteral administration of loading dose of anti-convulsants; (iii) parenteral administration of initial dose of antibiotics; (iv) performance of assisted deliveries; (v) removal of retained products of conception, and (vi) manual removal of retained placenta. BEmONC facilities are also capable of providing neonatal emergency interventions which include at the minimum (i) newborn resuscitation, (ii) treatment of neonatal sepsis/infection; and (iii) oxygen support. It shall also be capable of providing blood transfusion services on top of its standard functions.

WHEREAS, Section 16 of Republic Act 7160 provides: “the local government units shall ensure, among other things, the health and safety and preserve the comfort and convenience of their inhabitants”; WHEREAS, Section 17 of Republic Act 7160, further provides: “Local government units shall endeavor to be self-reliant and shall continue exercising their powers and discharging the duties and functions currently vested upon them, and as such, they shall exercise the powers and discharge other functions and responsibilities as necessary, appropriate or incidental to efficient and effective provisions of the basic services and facilities such as social welfare and health services”; WHEREAS, one of the eight-point programs of the Provincial Government of Agusan del Sur is Health and Sanitation which gives emphasis on programs geared towards attaining a common vision of accessible, affordable, equitable, sustainable and quality health care services for all Agusanons; WHEREAS, the Province of Agusan del Sur subscribes and promotes the notion of “Malusog na Mamamayan, Matatag na Bayan” as a vital element in nation-building; NOW THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Agusan del Sur in session assembled, that: CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS Article 1 Title and Scope SECTION 1. TITLE. This Ordinance shall be known as the Provincial Health Code of Agusan del Sur of 2019, and shall hereinafter be referred and cited to as the “Code”. SECTION 2. NATURE AND SCOPE. The Code provides policy direction in accordance with pertinent laws, rules and issuances relative to the implementation of health programs and services applicable to all barangays, municipalities and city. SECTION 3. RULES OF INTERPRETATION. A. General Rules. All words and phrases shall be construed and understood according to the common and approved usage of the language; but technical words and phrases such others that may have acquired a peculiar and appropriate meaning in the law shall be construed and understood according to the peculiar and appropriate meaning. B. Person. The word “person” shall extend and be applied to natural and juridical persons such as firms, corporations and voluntary associations, susceptible of rights and obligations or of being the subject of legal relations. C. Shall and May. “Shall” is mandatory and “May” is permissive. D. Gender and Number. Every word in the Code using masculine gender shall extend to both male and female. Every word using the singular number shall extend and apply to one person or thing, and the plural number shall extend and apply to several persons or things as well. Article 2 Policy, Principles, Objectives and Definition of Terms

SECTION 4. GENERAL POLICY. It is hereby declared the policy of the Provincial Government to

Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care(CEmONC) – are facilities which can perform the six signal obstetric functions of a BEmONC and in addition, perform caesarean section and provide blood banking and transfusion services along with other highly specialized obstetric services. It is also capable of providing the following neonatal emergency interventions, which include at the minimum: (i) newborn resuscitation, (ii) treatment of neonatal sepsis/infection, (iii) oxygen support for neonates, and (iv) management of low birth weight or premature newborn, along with other specialized neonatal services. Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) – shall refer to groups of people who, among other things, are involved or undertaking health services and activities to include NGOs and POs. Methods of Contraception - any device, substance or method that will space or limit childbearing when the desired family size is attain. Services provided consider medical safety, legal, and cultural acceptability. It also helps childless couple to have children. Degenerative Diseases – refers to diseases brought about by the aging process which oftentimes include asthma, arthritis, osteoporosis, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, chronic acute pulmonary diseases, Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, renal disease and cataract.

Non-Communicable Diseases - refer to diseases that are not contagious or transmissible.

Lifestyle Diseases – refers to diseases brought about by lifestyle (the way people live) such as hypertension, diabetes, cancer and the likes. Dentist – refers to a person who is a holder of a valid certificate of registration and professional identification card in Dentistry who renders dental service within the meaning and intent of this law. Dental Hygienist – refers to a person who is a holder of a valid certificate of registration and professional identification card and has undergone a two year course in dental hygiene from a government recognized school under a college of dentistry and passing the prescribed board examination for dental hygienist, renders oral health promotion and preventive measures, performs scaling and polishing, oral examination, taking brief clinical history, taking radiograph, and giving oral health education to patients under the supervision of a licensed dentist. Dental Technologist – refers to a person who is a holder of a valid certificate of registration and professional identification card and who renders technical services such as mechanical construction of artificial denture and other oral devices under the supervision of a licensed dentist, and has finished a two year certificate course in dental technology from any government recognized school. Departmentalized Services – hospital health care services generally divided into different specialties such as Pediatrics, Medicine, Obstetrics – Gynecology, Surgery, Dental Department, Ancillary Department(Pharmacy, Dietary, Radiology (Laboratory, X-ray, Ultrasound Diagnostic Test). Depressed Area – an area where majority of its population do not meet the minimum basic needs and/or the income of the majority households in the area is below the poverty line as defined by NEDA. Difficult Area – A place where an increased amount of risk to life is encountered while travelling to such places, i.e. rough and rugged terrains and bodies of water, dangerous and steep trails. See CODE, page 15

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Distressed Area – an area declared under state of calamity and/or emergency. Environmental Clean-up – maintaining the cleanliness of the surroundings.

Hazard – the risk to the health and safety of public health workers. Health–Related Establishment – health service facility or unit which performs health service delivery within an agency as an adjunct function. This applies to among others, clinics or medical departments of government corporate, medical corps and hospital of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), and specific health service section, division or bureau or any type of organizational subdivision of a government agency. Health Services – shall refer to services provided to clients based on their health needs, which include the preventive, promotive, curative and rehabilitative services. Health Services Providers – shall refer to (a) Institutional Health Service Providers which includes hospitals, clinics and other health facilities both public/private (b) Professional Health Service Providers which include the various medical and dental professionals and paramedical-professional and c) Community-based medically-trained volunteers. Holiday – regular holidays and non-working days as mandated by law. (Book 1, Chapter 7, Administrative Code of 1987). Hospital Networking – an organized system of government and private hospitals helping one another in rendering/providing services not available at their respective hospitals. This includes sharing of equipment, manpower, and other resources which follow certain referral procedure. Hotspots – an area where two or more dengue cases arising in the same locality for 2 consecutive weeks. Implementing Mechanism – a set of systematic approaches intended for a specific programs of action that will carry out the provisions of this code. Job Rotation – a temporary assignment to a similar position in another geographic area or unit as a means to enrich professional experience as well as to avoid service interruption. Linkages – collaboration, coordination and cooperation of health institutions and different government and non-government agencies on quality health care services. This include among others, financing, infrastructure and capability building. Medico-Legal – relating to the law concerning medical questions. City/Municipal Health Officer (CHO/MHO) – a mandatory position under the Local Government Code of 1991 who serves as the department head, in-charge of the preventive, promotive, and curative services of a certain city/municipality. or

Vermin- small insects and animals (such as fleas or mice) that are sometimes harmful to plants other animals and that are difficult to get rid of or control. Morning Shift – a duly authorized work rendered between 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Afternoon Shift - a duly authorized work rendered between 4:00 P.M. to 12:00 M.N

Night Shift – a duly authorized work rendered between 12:00 MN. to 8:00 A.M. On Call – the period during which the public health worker satisfies the agency’s requirement for him to remain on stand-by within the premises of specified place to be readily available to perform work on demand or to be deployed in work areas. Overloading – a situation where a public health worker is given more than the accepted standard workload he can efficiently handle. Overtime – a duly authorized work rendered beyond the regular scheduled normal hours work, such as work during the day beyond the 8 hours of work required from daily paid workers or work during the week beyond 40 hours of work required from paid workers. Physiatrist – licensed medical practitioner who had undergone 3 years residency training in an accredited hospital in the field of Rehabilitation Medicine. Post-Graduate Degree - the degree for graduate diploma, research degrees or doctorates or master graduates. Potable Water/Safe Drinking Water - is a water that is free of microorganisms or diseases producing bacteria (pathogens). In addition, the water should not possess undesirable taste, odor, color, levels of radio activity, turbidity or chemicals and it should pass the standards of the Philippine National Standards for drinking water. Preliminary Investigation – a fact-finding proceeding seeking to determine the existence of sufficient grounds to file normal administrative charges. PGAS – shall refer to the Provincial Government of Agusan del Sur. Public Health Workers (PHWs) – Persons engaged in public health and health related works. These include employees/personnel in any of the following: Any government entity mandated to deliver health services, dental clinics, operation of hospital, sanitaria, health infirmaries, health centers, barangay health centers, clinic or other institutional forms which perform health delivery functions, like clinical laboratories, treatment and rehabilitation center, x-ray facilities and other similar activities; and medical, dental and allied health professionals, as well as administrative and support personnel, regardless of their employment status in government. Qualification Standard – a statement of minimum qualification for a position which includes education, experience, training, civil service eligibility and physical characteristics and personality traits required by the job.

Quality Immediate Care – standard health care given without delay to all patients.

Quality Obstetric Care – standard health care services rendered to women during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and post-partum period. Radiology Services – X-ray examinations performed in aid of diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Regulated Drugs – any regulated substance/narcotics other than intended for use in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Rest Day – any day of the week when the employee is scheduled not to report to work provided the employee shall have rendered forty (40) hours work within a week. Satisfactory Service – the performance of an employee achieving the desired target and meeting the standard set. Sentinel area – site or place considered watch over for occurrence of any untoward health events and where surveillance/investigation is conducted. Service Delivery Network – a network of health facilities, health providers and service organizations both public and private coming into an agreement to readily provide information, goods and services Social Security – the protection against economic and social distress that is caused by the stoppage or substantial reduction of earnings resulting from sickness, maternity, employment, injury, disability and retirement. Specially-Controlled Environment – a unit or section in the hospital where optimum set of conditions are always maintained to ensure appropriate quality care, e.g. operating room, pathologic nursery, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), etc. State of Emergency – a sudden occurrence demanding immediate action which may be due to epidemic, natural or technological catastrophies, strife, or other man-made and/or natural causes.

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Traditional and Alternative Health Care – the sum total of knowledge, skills and practices on health care, other than those embodied in biomedicine, used in the prevention, diagnosis and elimination of physical and mental disorder. Understaffing – a situation where the staffing or personnel complement of a health or health related establishment is inadequate, failing to meet the acceptable standard ratio of manpower to patient/population, to wit : * City/Municipal Health Officer = 1:20,000 * Rural Health Dentist = 1:50,000 * Public Health Nurse = 1:20,000 * Rural Health Midwife = 1:5,000 * Rural Sanitary Inspector = 1:20,000 *Medical Technologist = 1:20,000 Manpower to Patient ratio for Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Hospital: * Administrative = 1:5 * Clinical Service (medical) = 1:3 * Medical Ancillary Service = 1:5 * Pharmacy = 1:25 * Nursing Service = 1:12 * Dietary Service = 1:12 * Engineering, Maintenance & Housekeeping Service = 1:6 Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC) – any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result to, physical, sexual or psychosocial harm or suffering to women and children, including threats, coercion or deprivation of liberty.

Ward – an area where patients are placed or admitted.

Women of Reproductive Age – are women in the population between the ages 15-49 based on the World Health Organization (WHO) recommendation. Work During Rest Day – a duly authorized work rendered during periods designated as regular rest day of the worker. CHAPTER II PUBLIC HEALTH Article 1 Policy and Coverage SECTION 8. POLICY. The Provincial Government, together with its component city and municipalities, shall adopt an integrated and comprehensive approach to public health development, thus, ensuring health and related social services available to all. SECTION 9. COVERAGE. Public health services as contemplated in this Code shall constitute the following: A. Diseases Free Zones 1. Elimination of Diseases (Filaria, Schistosomiasis, Rabies, Leprosy) 2. Disease Case Finding Intensification (TB, Malaria, STI/HIV/AIDS) 3. Disease Prevention/Control a) Communicable (Hepatitis, A, Tuberculosis, Dengue, Rabies, etc.) b) Non-communicable Diseases c) Emerging Diseases/re-emerging diseases B. Family Health Program 1. Maternal Health a. Prenatal Care-(Tetanus Toxoid (Immunization, Nutrition) b. Natal Care c. Post Natal Care- Home/Clinic Visits, micronutrient supplementation 2. Child Health a. Essential Integrated Newborn Care b. Infant and Young Child Feeding c. National Immunization Program d. Micronutrient Supplementation e. Growth Monitoring f. De-worming g. Integrated Management of Childhood Illness 3. Oral Health 4. Geriatric Health 5. Mental Health 6. Adolescent/Youth Health and Development Program C. Reproductive Health Program 1. Family Planning 2. Prevention and Control of Reproductive Tract Infection, Sexuality Transmitted Diseases and HIV/AIDS. 3. Prevention of abortion and management of its complications 4. Education and counseling on Sexuality and Sexual Health 5. Adolescent Reproductive Health 6. Prevention and Management of Violence against Women 7. Men’s Reproductive Health and Involvement 8. Prevention and Management of gynecological condition (Breast and reproductive tract, Cancers) 9. Prevention and Treatment of Infertility and Sexual Disorders D. Lifestyle Related/Degenerative Diseases Prevention and Control 1. Cancer 2. Diabetes 3. Cardiovascular Diseases 4. Visual Alert Program/Prevention of Blindness Program 5. Renal Disease Control Program 6. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases 7. Healthy Lifestyle Program 8. Tobacco Control/Smoking Cessation 9. Community Based Rehabilitation Program 10.Elderly – RA 9257 or Expanded Senior Citizen Act of 2003 11.Drug Abuse E. Sustainable Environment 1. Safe Water 2. Safe Food 3. Sanitary Toilet and Proper Waste Disposal 4. Insect and Vermin Control 5. Disposal of Dead Person 6. Industrial and Occupational Health 7. Waste Management F. Public Information Health Education 1. Community Health Organization 2. Community Diagnosis 3. Social Marketing/Promotion 4. Communication Media/Tri-Media 5. Coverage Assessment/Surveys 6. Special Health Events 7. Dengue 4:00 o’clock habit” G. Human Resource Development 1. Capability Building (Training, Orientation, Workshop and Seminars) 2. Research • Advancement of Dental Research H. Local

Government Assistance and Monitoring 1. Public Information, Education/Advocacy 2. Health Emergency/Disaster and Epidemic Management 3. Public/Private Partnership 4. Local Health Board/Inter Local Health Zone

I. Special Health Programs 1. Voluntary Blood Donation Program 2. Medical/Surgical/Dental Outreach Program 3. Supplemental Campaigns Special Conduct of Activities/Health Events Celebration See CODE, page 16

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4. 5. 6. 7.

Alternative Traditional Medicine/Herbal Processing Medico-Legal Services Rehabilitation/Physical Therapy Pharmaceutical Services

J. Health Management Information 1. Field Health Service Information System (FHSIS) 2. Hospital Management Information System (HOMIS) 3. Community Based Management Information System (CBMIS) 4. Contraceptive Delivery Logistic Management Information System (CDLMIS) 5. Health Data Board 6. Provincial Public Health Information System (PPHIS) K. Health Program Planning 1. Area Based/Annual Operational Plan 2. Investment Plan for Health 3. Medium/Strategic Plan for Health 4. Donor Assisted Plans for Health

Food Sanitation. All activities and services related to providing food to the general public shall be in consonance with the provisions of Chapter III “Food Establishment” of the Code of Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.

Insect and Vermin Control. All activities related to insect and vermin control for food establishments, public and private buildings and other institutions including households shall comply with the provisions of Chapter XVI – “Vermin Control” of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations; and

Excreta and Sewage Disposal. All Households, institutions and buildings of abode shall have a sanitary toilet and sewage disposal facilities.

Disposal of Cadavers. The Provincial Government of Agusan del Sur shall ensure that disposal of cadavers, operation of business and practice of trade related to the disposal of dead persons shall be in accordance with the provision of Chapter XXI of PD 856 – “Disposal of Dead Persons”.

SECTION 20. OCCUPATIONAL/INDUSTRIAL HEALTH SERVICES. All institutions, establishments and facilities shall ensure the health and welfare of their workers through a healthy, conducive, safe workplace in consonance with the provisions of “Industrial Hygiene” and “Occupational Health” of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations. Article 4 Disease Prevention and Control

Article 2 Family Health and Primary Care SECTION 10. REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH. The Provincial Government shall adhere to the 12 Sexual and Reproductive Rights of clients adopted during the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) in Cairo, Egypt in 1994, such as the right to life; liberty and security of the person; equality and be free from all forms of discrimination; privacy; freedom of thought; information and education; choose whether or not marry and to find and plan a family; Decide whether or when to have children; health care and health protection; benefits of scientific progress; freedom of assembly and political participation; and be free from torture and ill-treatment.

SECTION 19. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT. All institutions, establishments and facilities shall strictly observe the provisions of Ecological Solid Waste Management, and those provided under the Environmental Code of the Province of Agusan del Sur.

L. Disease/Health Event/ Surveillance 1. Descriptive Epidemiology/Investigation 2. Two-way referral system 3. Confirmatory Laboratory Test 4. Outbreak/Epidemic Response 5. Case Reporting/Follow up

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The Reproductive Health Program shall consist of the following elements: A. Responsible Parenthood and Birth Spacing B. Maternal, Neonatal Child Health and Nutrition; C. Prevention and Control of Reproductive Tract Infections (RTIs), Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS); D. Prevention of Reproductive Tract Infection and Other Gynecological Problems; E. Prevention of Abortion and Management of its Complications; F. Education and counseling on Sexuality and Sexual Health; G. Adolescent Reproductive Health; H. Prevention and Management of Violence Against Women and Children; I. Men’s Reproductive Health and Involvement; and J. Prevention and Treatment of Infertility and Sexual Disorders.

SECTION 11. RESPONSIBLE PARENTHOOD AND BIRTH SPACING. The Provincial Government shall promote and maintain quality reproductive health services and to strive for self-sufficiency of service delivery. SECTION 12. MATERNAL, NEONATAL, CHILD HEALTH AND NUTRITION. The Provincial Government shall provide accessible, available, affordable and appropriate Maternal, Neonatal, Child Health Care and Nutrition Programs and Services at all levels which may include the following: A. Implementation of an Integrated Maternal Neonatal and Child Health and Nutrition Strategy. The province-wide or city/municipal-wide health system shall be the basic unit for planning, organizing and implementing the Maternal, Neonatal, Child Health and Nutrition-Adolescents/other health program activities. The Provincial Health Office(PHO)shall advocate and promote the standards of a stable and mature service delivery network to local stakeholders. It shall also ensure that the standards are flexible enough to adapt to local conditions, and are appropriate to the local area and population. B. Compulsory Basic Immunization Services For All Children. There shall be a compulsory basic immunization for children against certain diseases such as: (a) Bacille Calmette Guerin (BCG) Vaccination against tuberculosis; (b) Inoculation against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (c) oral poliomyelitis immunization; (d) Protection against measles; (e) immunization against rubella; and (f) such other basic immunization services as provided in Republic Act 10152 and as mandated by the Department of Health. C. Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Human Immuno Deficiency Virus (HIV) Acquire Immuno Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Council shall be created at all levels to set the direction of STD/HIV/ AIDS-related programs/activities. D. Safe Motherhood and Women’s Health. The Safe Motherhood and Women’s Health shall be facility based. All deliveries shall be attended by skilled birth attendants such as doctors, nurses and midwives only and they are responsible for the child’s birth registration. Traditional Birth Attendants shall be limited to supportive care services during ante-natal delivery and postpartum. E. Prevention and Management of Abortion and its Complications (PMAC) through strict enforcement of pertinent laws prohibiting abortion and initiating public awareness on the untoward and risk effects of abortion. F. Nutrition Program through the enforcement and implementation of Food Fortification, Salt Iodization, Micronutrients and Food Supplementation, Operation Timbang, Early Childhood Care and Development, Mother-Baby Friendly Initiative and the establishment of Health and Nutrition Post especially in remote areas. G. Lactation stations in workplace shall also be established and encouraged lactating mothers to practice exclusive breastfeeding contributing to the reduction of infant/under five years old deaths as well as malnutrition. H. Monitoring of the implementation of RA 8172 otherwise known as “An Act for Salt Iodization Nationwide (ASIN).” The province, through its health officers and nutritionists/dieticians, or in their absence through their sanitary inspectors, to check and monitor the quality of food-grade salt being sold in the market in order to ascertain that such salt is properly iodized.

SECTION 21. INFECTIOUS/COMMUNICABLE DISEASE CONTROL. The Provincial Government through the Provincial Health Office shall provide technical supervision over city/municipal health offices and government hospitals by establishing and providing guidelines and procedures on its prevention and control. SECTION 22. NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASEPREVENTION AND CONTROL. The Provincial Government shall support and implement the prevention and control programs and services on noncommunicable diseases. Article 5 Other Programs and Special Services SECTION 23. MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND SURGICAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS. The Provincial Government in partnership with the component LGUs shall ensure that funds are regularly appropriated in their respective annual budgets for the conduct of annual medical, dental and surgical outreach programs in the province especially for the people in Geographically Isolated Depressed Areas(GIDA) and those affected by natural and man-made calamities. SECTION 24. QUARANTINE PROCEDURES FOR EMERGING/RE-EMERGING DISEASES. An individual identified or determined by the Department of Health (DOH) or by the Local Health Officials who is suffering from symptoms of Emerging/Re-emerging Diseases shall be required to undergo testing and be quarantined in a place designated by the DOH Regional Office. SECTION 25. VOLUNTARY BLOOD SERVICES PROGRAM. The Provincial Government shall plan, implement and sustain voluntary blood donation program and services and to operate a Lead Blood Service Facility that collects, processes and conducts blood screening for transfusion including transmissible diseases pursuant to Republic Act No. 7719 otherwise known as the National Blood Services Act. SECTION 26. PARTNERSHIP FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH DEVELOPMENT (PCHD)/PUBLIC AND PRIVATE. The provincial government shall ensure active partnership with the community for nation building and empowerment of the people toward self-reliance. SECTION 27. CHILD-FRIENDLY MOVEMENT. A Child-Friendly Movement shall be initiated and established at all levels of government units to pursue the principles of the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women and Children. SECTION 28. MEDICO-LEGAL SERVICESAND EXAMINATIONS. All requests for Medico-Legal examinations of victims due to deliberate act or abusive behavior shall be provided with effective treatment, rehabilitation and after care in any health facilities. All Medico-Legal cases shall be attended to by the concerned City/Municipal Health Officer and other designated authorized health officer. SECTION 29. PHARMACEUTICAL PROCESSING. A pharmaceutical processing/repacking may be established to ensure the availability of affordable and quality drugs and medicines. SECTION 30. REGULATION IN THE USE, SALE, DISTRIBUTION AND ADVERTISEMENT OF CIGARETTES IN THE PROVINCE. It is the responsibility of the Provincial Government to regulate the use, sale, distribution and advertisement of cigarettes in accordance with Provincial Ordinance No. 69, Series of 2011, and other pertinent laws. Article 6 Health Promotion SECTION 31. HEALTH EDUCATION AND COUNSELING. The Provincial Government in coordination with the Department of Education and public and private institutions shall integrate health education and promotion activities. SECTION 32. INFORMATION, EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION (IEC) CAMPAIGN. Userfriendly and culture-sensitive IEC materials shall be made available to enhance the promotion of health programs and activities to stakeholders. Article 7 Epidemiology and Surveillance SECTION 33. EPIDEMIOLOGY AND SURVEILLANCE. The Provincial Government with multisectoral participation shall set priorities, plan programs and take actions to promote and protect the health of the people on the basis of epidemiology analysis and results of health surveillance in accordance with existing laws. SECTION 34. MECHANISMS. The established mechanisms for epidemiology and surveillance purposes shall be based on DOH policies, guidelines and protocol which shall be sustained and regularly updated.

SECTION 13. ADOLESCENT/YOUTH REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH. The Provincial Government shall provide adolescent reproductive health services that are youth-friendly and accessible in Teen Centers established in Health Facilities and School Institutions (public/private). SECTION 14. VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN (VAWC). As far as applicable, VAWC survivors shall be provided with Medico-Legal Examination; Pre-natal, natal and post-natal services; Emergency Care/Treatment; and Psychosocial Intervention in coordination with the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO). SECTION 15. MALE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH. male reproductive health programs and services.

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SECTION 16. DENTAL HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS. The Provincial Government shall provide dental health care programs and services and shall also enforce the provision prescribed under Republic Act No. 9484 otherwise known as Illegal Dental Practice Act. In collaboration with the Philippine National Police, National Bureau of Investigation and other law enforcement agencies and the Philippine Dental Association, AgusanDel Sur Chapter, LGUs are to conduct routine checks on illegal practice of the dentistry profession in their respective areas of jurisdiction. Article 3 Environmental, Industrial and Occupational Health SECTION 17. ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION. The local Government Units shall enforce the pertinent provisions of the Sanitation Code of the Philippines (P.D. No. 856) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations. SECTION 18. PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. The Environmental Sanitation Programs and Services shall be focused, among others, on: A. Water Supply Sanitation. The Provincial government shall promote safe and potable drinking water.

CHAPTER III HOSPITAL CARE SERVICES (Curative) Article 1 Policy and Scope

SECTION 35. POLICY. Pursuant to its mandate, the Provincial Government shall ensure delivery of quality preventive, curative and rehabilitative health services for its constituents. SECTION 36. SCOPE. The curative health services shall consist of the different scientific treatment modalities to include Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Surgery among others. Article 2 Hospital Services SECTION 37. HOSPITALS. Hospitals shall be the principal implementers of curative services appropriate to the level of care. They shall have a system that will develop an effective network of facilities which are available, accessible, acceptable and affordable.

SECTION 38. CLASSIFICATION OF HOSPITAL. Hospitals shall be classified according to:

A. Nature of Ownership 1. Government Hospital – operated and maintained partially or wholly by the national, provincial, city or municipal government or its political unit, or by any department, division, board or agency thereof; and See CODE, page 17

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2. Private Hospital – privately owned, established and operated with funds through donation, principal investment or other means, by any individual corporation, association or organization. B. Kind of Services Rendered 1. General Hospital – provide services to all types of deformities, diseases, Illnesses or injuries; and 2. Specialty Hospital – primarily engaged in the provisions of specific area of specialty such as lung, kidney, heart, obstetric, etc. C. Hospital Services Capability. Hospitals are likewise classified according to their Services capability as follows:

1. First Level Referral Hospital:

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fluids to patients, thereby maintaining adequate quantityof stocks in accordance with existing laws and regulations; R. Central Supply Services shall maintain and supervise the processing storage and distribution of sterile and non-sterile equipment and supplies;

S. Spiritual Guidance and Counseling Services shall facilitate services for the spiritual and emotional needs of patients.

T. Morgue/Cadaver Holding Services shall have an organized system that will facilitate storage and safekeeping of cadaver in accordance with existing laws;

U. Transport Services shall have an organized system that will facilitate transport of patients for referrals and further treatment and management;

V. Billing and Cashiering Services shall have an organized system in billing and collection of all hospital charges.

SECTION 41. HOSPITAL COMMITEES AND FUNCTIONS. Hospitals shall ensure quality patient care and transparency of services, through the following committees;

a. Non-departmentalized hospital which provides clinical care and management on the prevalent disease in the locality.

A. Quality Assurance Program Committee shall be responsible in giving quality medical and nursing care standards including research and development activities;

b. Clinical services which include general medicine, pediatric, obstetric, and gynecology, surgery and anesthesia;

B. Hospital Waste Management Committee shall be responsible in the planning and implementing proper storage, collection, transport and disposal of hospital wastes;

c. Provision for appropriate administrative and ancillary services (clinical laboratory, radiology, pharmacy); and

C. Nursing Audit Committee shall be responsible in the analysis and evaluation of nursing performance, nursing records and physical facilities for the improvement of patient care;

d. Provision for nursing care for patient who require intermediate, moderate and partial category of supervised care for 24 hours or longer.

D. Therapeutic Committee shall be responsible in ensuring the rational use of drugs medicines, its monitoring and evaluation and recommend the same for procurement;

E. Infection Control Committee shall be responsible in assuring that all patients and staff are protected from infections acquired in the hospital;

2. Second Level Referral Hospital:

a. Departmentalized hospital which provides clinical care and management on the prevalent disease in the locality, as particular forms of treatment, surgical procedure and intensive care.

b. Clinical services as provided in the first level of referral hospital, as well as specialty clinical care;

F. Blood Transfusion Committee shall be responsible primarily for the establishment of hospital policies and guidelines for Blood Transfusion Therapy, monitoring and rational use of blood and blood products within the facility in accordance with the prescribed standards;

c. Provision for appropriate and administrative and ancillary services (clinical laboratory, radiology, pharmacy); and

G. Medical Audit Committee shall be responsible in the analysis and evaluation of medical performance, medical records, morbidity and mortality for the improvement of patient care;

d. Nursing care as provided in the first level referral hospital as well as total and intensive skilled care.

H. Grievance Committee shall be responsible in resolving problem and/or conflict at all levels within the organization that may hamper public service;

3. Third Level Referral Hospital: a. Teaching and training hospital which provide clinical care and management on the prevalent disease in the locality, as well as specialized and sub-specialized forms of treatment, surgical procedure and intensive care;

I. Operating and Delivery Room Committee shall be responsible establishing the standards and procedures in the use of OR/DR; and

J. Medical Records Committee shall be responsible in prescribing procedures in safekeeping, safeguarding and storing of patients health records and Dental Records.

b. Clinical services as provided in the second level referral hospital as well as sub-specialty clinical care;

K. Credentialing and Privileging Committee shall be responsible in evaluating the application and credentials of specialist and etc., applying to practice in the hospital.

c. Provision for appropriate administrative and ancillary services (clinical laboratory, radiology, pharmacy); and nursing care as provided in the second level referral hospital, as well as continuous and highly specialized clinical care;

L. Service Delivery Network (SDN) Committee shall be responsible in collaborating with other networks of health facilities and providers within or outside of the province offering care packages of health care services in an integrated and coordinated manner.

SECTION 39. HOSPITAL OPERATIONAL SERVICES. The hospital operational services: A. Administrative Services. The hospital administrative services shall execute policies and directions promulgated by the hospital governing body and discharge support services in the area of finance, personnel, materials and property, housekeeping, laundry, security, transport, engineering, and maintenance.

M. Ethics Committee shall be established and assigned in the Provincial Health Office (PHO) in the Province of Agusan del Sur to consider, debate, study, take action, or report on ethical issue that arise in patient care.

B. Medical/Ancillary Services. The Medical/Ancillary Services shall render effective and efficient medical services to In and Outpatient through a competent and organized medical and ancillary staff;

C. Nursing Services. The Nursing Services shall provide quality nursing care and management to meet the needs of the patients in close coordination with the Medical/Ancillary and Administrative Services.

SECTION 40. HOSPITAL GENERAL SERVICES. All government hospitals in the province of Agusan del Sur shall provide the following services. Other services based on new arrangement, requirements shall also be included.

A. Emergency Care Services shall be managed by competent personnel equipped with adequate facilities to attend to patients with life-threatening condition. 24 hours a day to provide immediate care and treatment.

B. Admission Care Services shall be responsible for admitting and providing initial care and appropriate treatment to all patients when necessary.

C. Ward Services shall provide quality care for all admitted patients in the hospital to include Ward Work , Nursing Rounds , Doctors Rounds, Endorsement, Medication, Treatment, General Grand Rounds, Recording/ Reporting, Nursing Care, Mortality/Morbidity, Conferences and Discharges; Health Education.

D. Out-patient Department Services shall provide ambulatory care and other hospital-based preventive health care services;

E. Operating Room Services shall continuously provide a specially-controlled environment necessary for the performance of surgery in the treatment of illness and injury to include Pre-operative care, Intra-operative care, major and minor emergency and elective surgeries;

SECTION 42. SPECIAL PROGRAMS. The Hospitals may also implement the following special programs and similar imports: Mother-Baby Friendly Initiative, Immunization, Family Planning, Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), Anti-Rabies, Lifestyle Modification and Primary Health Care, Voluntary Blood Donation/Services 24 hours a day, Customer Satisfaction, Impact Studies/Research, Human Resource Development(HRD), Geriatric Services, Psychiatric Services and other programs required and deemed necessary. SECTION 43. HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM. The Hospital shall have an established and regularly maintained system in collecting, analyzing and recording data relevant to hospital management and services. It shall include Hospital Statistical Report, Surveillance Report, International Classification of Disease-10 (ICD-10) Computerized Record, in and out patients’ record, circulars, special orders, memorandum and Mortality/ Morbidity Review and others Article 3 NON-HOSPITAL CURATIVE FACILITIES SECTION 44. FACILITIES. The Non-hospital curative facilities shall include Health Centers, Clinics, Barangay Health Stations and other similar facilities such as:

A. Infirmaries shall provide emergency treatment and limited care (confinement of not less than 24 hours but not more than 72hours) for sick and injured person , as well as clinical care and management of normal delivery babies;

B. Birthing Homes shall provide maternity services during prenatal delivery and post natal care including newborn care .

D. Psychiatric Care Facilities shall provide consultative medical, nursing, pharmacological and psychosocial treatment for mentally-ill patient;

E. Custodial Psychiatric Care Facilities shall provide long-term care including basic human services such as food and shelter to chronic mentally-ill patients.

SECTION 45. SERVICES. The non-hospital curative services shall include the following:

F. Labor and Delivery Room Services shall provide quality obstetric care to all pregnant women, early breastfeeding practice/latch on;

A. General Medicine Services – consultation, treatment of minor illness and normal spontaneous delivery;

G. Neonatal Care Services – shall provide quality neonatal care to all newborn including conduct of newborn screening, hearing test, exclusive breastfeeding and others.

B. Surgical Services – minor surgeries and dressing of wounds;

H. A separate breastfeeding room can be established for promotion/demonstration and counseling in every hospital/clinic and working institutions;

C. Laboratory Services – malarial smear, pap smear collection, ECG, Urinalysis, stool examination, sputum examination, blood typing complete blood count seminal fluid examination, blood chemistry, HIV test, rapid dengue test, among others

I. Laboratory Services shall conduct examination and analysis of all sample of human tissues, fluid, secretion, excretions, and other material to determine the presence of pathologic and pathogenic organism that will aid in confirming clinical impression, establish diagnosis and subsequent treatment of disease;

D. Dental Services – tooth extraction and treatment of simple dental related diseases;

E. Pharmacy/Dispensing Services – dispensing of essential drugs; and

F. Quick Response Team (QRT) - provide immediate health care services to those affected by calamities, violence, disaster and other emergencies in coordination with the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.

J. Radiology/Imaging Services shall perform X-ray and imaging examination that will aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease;

K. Dietary Services shall provide food and dietary requirements for the patients including dietary counseling and instructions;

Article 4 Patient’s Rights, Duties and Obligations

L. Medical Social Services shall assess and categorize all patients seeking consultation and admission as to their economic status for billing purposes and counseling;

SECTION 46. HOSPITAL PATIENTS’ RIGHTS. The patients shall have the following rights regardless of his ability to pay or type of health plan coverage:

M. Dental Services shall render professional dental care and management and Dental Education;

N. Medical Record Services shall classify, analyze, codify, file and safeguard charts and records of patients, with privacy and confidentiality;

A. B. C. D. F.

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O. Linen and Laundry Services shall determine the utilization, processing, costing and attrition of linen according to standards. It shall further provide adequate and continuous supply of linen required for patient care and office needs in hospital units; Ensure proper segregation and treatment of soiled linens.

P. Housekeeping Services shall provide for upkeep, maintenance and cleanliness of hospital premises and facilities. This also includes disinfection of identified hospital area and ensure proper waste management

Q. Pharmacy Services shall ensure continuous supply of affordable drugs , medicines and IV

Right to respect and supportive care; Right to be informed about treatment; Right to continuity of care and realistic care alternatives; Right to choose a treatment modality; Right to consent or refuse to participate in proposed research studies or human experimentation affecting care and treatment; Right to make an advance directive as to designate substitute decision maker; Right to a reasonable amount of privacy with regards to care discussion, consultation, examination and treatment; Right to expect that all communications and records pertaining to the patients care should be treated as confidential, within the limits of the law; Right to present concerns and complaints about the quality of care or services provided by the hospital; Right to exercise cultural and religious beliefs provided it will not create nuisance or distur See CODE, page 18

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bance to other patients and interfere with established medical procedures; L. Right to communication support; M. Right to access protection services; and N. Right to billing explanation. SECTION 47. PATIENTS’ DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS. The patients shall have following duties and obligations:

A. Abide by the rules and obligations/regulations of the hospital; B. Respect and cooperate with health workers; C. Help maintain cleanliness and orderliness D. Participate in any primary health care activities in the hospital; E. Pay hospital bills; F. Handle with care all the hospital equipment; G. Comply with PhilHealth requirements upon admission; and H. Comply with prescribed home treatments and follow up upon discharge. CHAPTER IV MAGNA CARTA FOR PUBLIC HEALTH WORKERS, ITS COVERAGE AND IMPLEMENTATION Article 1 Magna Carta For Public Health Workers

SECTION 48. OBJECTIVES. The Provincial Government in consonance with Republic Act No. 7305, otherwise known as the Magna Carta for Public Health Workers shall:

A. Promote and improve the social and economic well-being of health workers, their living and health conditions and terms of employment thereby encouraging especially those with proper qualifications and excellent abilities to join and remain in government service.

B. Develop their skills and capabilities in order to be more responsive and equipped to deliver health projects and programs; and

SECTION 49. COVERAGE. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all public health workers in the province of Agusan del Sur as enumerated in the RA 7305. SECTION 50. IMPLEMENTATION OF MAGNA CARTA. There shall be an appropriation for the full implementation of the Magna Carta of Public Health Workers (Republic Act 7305) in the province and in the respective budgets of the component LGUs of Agusan del Sur Article 2 Staffing Requirements SECTION 51. PERSONNEL COMPLEMENT. The Provincial Human Resource and Management Office (PHRMO) in coordination with the heads of hospitals shall conduct a periodic review of the personnel complement of its health institutions to determine the adequacy of staffing and workload of each public health worker taking into consideration the nature and scope of services, targets and position description functions. The PHRMO shall submit its review findings and recommendations to the Provincial Governor.

SECTION 62. SALARIES. The salaries for the public health workers shall be in accordance with the existing salary standardization schedule and other relevant provisions of the law, and guidelines. SECTION 63. HIGHEST BASIC SALARY UPONCOMPULSORY RETIREMENT. Three (3) months prior to the compulsory retirement, the public health worker shall automatically be granted one (1) salary range or grade higher than his present salary and computed on the basis of his highest salary: Provided, that he has reached the mandatory retirement age and fulfilled service requirements under existing laws. SECTION 64. ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION. Public Health Workers in the province shall receive hazard, subsistence, laundry, remote assignment, longevity, and other allowances. Further, a Public Health Worker shall be entitled to a Salary Step Increment for Completion of a Post Graduate Degree as provided for in R.A. No. 7305. SECTION 65. MEDICO-LEGAL HONORARIUM. Municipal/City Health Officers, Rural Health Physicians, Medical Officers and Medical Specialists who are required to render medico-legal services shall be entitled to honorarium in accordance with existing laws, rules and regulations. SECTION 66. ANNUAL MEDICAL AND DENTAL EXAMINATION. Public health workers shall avail of compulsory annual medical and dental examination to be subsidized by the Local Government Units concerned. SECTION 67. LEAVE BENEFITS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH WORKERS. Public health workers are entitled to all applicable leave benefits as provided under existing laws and prevailing practices. SECTION 68. COMPENSATION FOR INJURIES. Public health workers shall be protected against the consequences of employment injuries in accordance with existing laws. SECTION 69. HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS FOR VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS. The Local Government Units shall provide health insurance benefits in coordination with other national agencies supporting the National Health Insurance Program. Honorarium can be provided based on LGU approved policies/guidelines. SECTION 70. INCENTIVE TO TRADITIONAL BIRTH ATTENDANTS (TBAs). Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) who assist pregnant women during delivery at birthing clinic or hospital, shall be given an incentive based on LGU approved policies/guidelines. SECTION 71. GRANTING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. The Provincial Government shall grant financial assistance -to all qualified Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) who have reached the age of 65 years old at the time of retirement and/or has rendered at least thirty (30) years of voluntary service in pursuant to Provincial Ordinance No.13-2004. SECTION72. LIVING QUARTER. All public health workers who are on duty and those who, because of unavoidable circumstances are forced to stay in the hospital, sanitaria or health infirmary premises, shall be entitled to free living quarters within the hospital, sanitarium or health infirmary. SECTION 73. BENEFITCLAIMS. Wherever other laws provide for the same benefits covered by this Code, the public health worker shall have the option to choose which benefits shall be paid to him. Article 7 Transfer or Geographical Reassignment of Public Health Workers

SECTION 52. STANDARD RATIO. The standard ratio of health staff to patient/client population load shall be observed so as to prevent overloading or understaffing and enable the health staff to render quality health care subject to availability of funds.

SECTION 74. TRANSFERS. A transfer is a movement from one position to another which is an equivalent rank, level of salary, without break in service which requires the issuance of an appointment.

SECTION 53. AFFILIATION. Affiliation of health students and apprentices shall be allowed only for purposes of training and education in accordance with the Local Revenue Code of Agusan del Sur.

SECTION 75. GEOGRAPHICAL REASSIGNMENT. A geographical reassignment is a movement from one geographical location to another in the same agency. All reassignment shall be made in the interest of public service. However, employees who believe otherwise may appeal the case to the Civil Service Commission. Provided, that such reassignment shall not involve a reduction in rank, status, or salary and that no reassignment whatsoever shall be made three (3) months before any local or national elections. All expenses incidental to the transfer and/or reassignment of the public health worker and his immediate family shall be paid by the agency concerned.

Article 3 Recruitment and Qualification SECTION 54. RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION. Recruitment and selection of public health workers shall be in accordance with the policies and standards set forth by the Recruitment, Selection and Placement Committee of the Provincial Government of Agusan del Sur and the Civil Service Commission and the provisions of Republic Act 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991. Article 4 Public Health Worker’s Rights, Duties and Obligations

SECTION 55. RIGHTS. A Public Health Worker has the right to:

A. Avail of competency-based learning and development intervention;

B. Equal opportunities in the practice of profession or employment regardless of sex, civil status, religion, political affiliation, dialect and ethnic group; E. Due process of law, to defend and to be defended by a representative of choice and/or by organization with adequate time to be given for the preparation of defense;

F. Appeal to designated authorities;

G. Self-organization;

H. Freedom from interference and coercion in the performance of duties and responsibilities;

I. Receive all remunerations as stipulated by law;

J. Safe and comfortable workplace; and

K. Recognition/Award for exemplary performance/contribution to the health system.

SECTION 56. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. The public health worker shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

A. Discharge his duty humanely with conscience and dignity; B. Perform his duty with utmost respect for life; and C. Exercise his functions without consideration to race, gender, religion, nationality, party politics, social standing, or capacity to pay.

SECTION 57. PRIVATE PRACTICE OF PROFESSION. A Public Health Worker shall be allowed to practice his profession during off-duty provided that he is authorized by proper authorities and ON CALL status to respond to urgent or immediate needs for health/medical/dental assistance or relief work during emergencies such that he cannot devote the time for his own interest. SECTION 58. ADMINISTRATIVE/DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS. Administrative/Disciplinary charges against any public health worker shall be heard by the Ethics Committee created for the purpose. The preliminary and formal investigation of administrative charges shall be in accordance with the Civil Service Law, Rules and Regulations. Article 5 Hours of Work SECTON 59. NORMAL HOURS OF WORK. A public health worker in the Province shall render the required number of hours of work. A normal number of hours of work shall not be less than eight (8) hours a day nor more than forty (40) hours a week.

SECTION 60. SHIFTING HOURS

A. Morning Shift-shall be rendered between 8:00 A. M to 4:00 P.M B. Afternoon Shift- shall be rendered between 4:00 P.M to 12:00 M.N C. Night Shift-shall be rendered between 12:00 M.N to 8:00 A.M

SECTION 61. OVERTIME WORK FOR HOSPITAL/PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES. In the exigencies of the service, any public health worker may render service beyond the normal eight (8) hours but not more than twenty four (24) hours a day. In such cases, the worker shall be paid an additional compensation in accordance with existing laws and prevailing practices.

SECTION 76. MARRIED PUBLIC HEALTH WORKERS. Whenever possible, the proper authorities shall take steps to allow married couples, both of whom are public health workers, to be employed or assigned as much as possible in the same locality but not in the same office. Article 8 Human Resource Development and Management for Health Section 77. HEALTH HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT/MANAGEMENT STUDY. The province, city and municipalities shall conduct annual health human resource development management study and review from the effectivity of this Code. Section 78. Recruitment, Selection, Placement and promotion – Recruitment and selection of public health workers shall be in accordance with the policies and standards set forth by the Civil Service Commission. Section 79. Learning and Development. Within six (6) months from the effectivity of this code, the Provincial Government shall develop a career and personnel development plan for public health workers of the Province which include provisions for merit promotion, performance evaluation, inservice training grants, job rotation. Suggestions and incentive award system taking into consideration the professional advancement of each employee.

A. CONTINUING EDUCATION. All Local Government Units shall encourage qualified public health workers to pursue continuing education directly related to their respective functions by providing full compensation and benefits while on their duration of studies;

B. POST-GRADUATE STUDIES. Qualified public health workers shall be provided with the opportunities towards professional growth and development through the availment of postgraduate studies as provided for in section 34 (B) of Republic Act No. 7305; and

C. BENEFICIARIES OF STUDY GRANTS. In case of a beneficiary of government study grant, the public health worker shall be required to render the corresponding service before considering voluntary separation in pursuance to existing national and local guidelines.

SECTION 80. Performance Management and Evaluation. There shall be an established performance evaluation system appropriate for public health workers that shall consider among all others the improvement of the employee’s efficiency and organizational effectiveness. CHAPTER V SPECIAL EVENTS AND DAYS OF ACTION Article 1 Purpose SECTION 81. SPECIAL EVENTS AND DAYS OF ACTION. The Provincial Government shall observe/commemorate special events and days of action in coordination with all local health offices, concerned government agencies and Civil Society Organization’s, to raise the level of health awareness among Agusanons, increase service usage, promote and maintain a healthy and happy lifestyle and develop civic-consciousness among various sectors. SECTION 82OTHER CELEBRATIONS. Other days/events not provided herein shall be observed subject to existing laws, rules and regulations. Article 2 January Event and Days of Action SECTION 83. CANCER CONSCIOUSNESS WEEK. The National Cancer Consciousness Week shall be observed every third week of January pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 1348-1974 to have an all-out education campaign in the treatment and effective control of cancer by enlisting the participation of concerned CSO’s and private sectors. SECTION 84. LIVER CANCER AND VIRAL HEPATITIS AWARENESS & PREVENTION MONTH. The month of January of every year shall be designated as the “Liver Cancer and Viral Hepatitis Awareness and Prevention Month” pursuant to Republic Act No. 10526 of 2012. To ensure the meaningful observance of the month herein declared, a comprehensive public education and awareness See CODE, page 19

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program shall be undertaken on the communicable disease of viral hepatitis. SECTION 85. NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH WEEK. Sound mental health is necessary to the attainment of individual happiness and efficiency, to the establishment of peace, and order and to the promotion of economic and cultural progress. The National Mental Health Week shall be observed every third week of January of every year pursuant to Proclamation No. 432, Series of 1957. (PROCLAMATION NO. 432, S-1957)

SECTION 108. KIDNEY MONTH. The Kidney Month shall be observed every June pursuant to Department Memorandum No. 74, series of 2000 and Presidential Proclamation No. 184 to create public awareness on the early signs and symptoms of renal diseases, its prevention and treatment and the predisposing factors which may contribute to its development. Article 8 July Special Events and Days of Action

Article 3 February Special Events and Days of Action

SECTION 109. NUTRITION MONTH. The Nutrition Month shall be observed every month of July pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 491-1974 Section 7 of the Nutrition Act of the Philippines to create awareness among the people of the province of the importance of nutrition.

SECTION 86. HEALTHY HEART MONTH. The Healthy Heart Month Celebration shall be observed during the month of February to promote awareness of the causes and risk factors of cardiovascular diseases, decrease its escalation and promote preventive measures for the reduction of the incidence of cardiovascular diseases and stroke and encourage the promotion of healthy diet and lifestyle.

SECTION 110 NATIONAL VOLUNTARY BLOOD SERVICES MONTH. Pursuant to RA 7719, series of 1994, The National Voluntary Blood Services Month shall be observed every month of July to promote voluntary blood donation among the citizenry and instill public consciousness on the principle that blood donation is a humanitarian act.

SECTION 87. DENTAL HEALTH WEEK. Pursuant to Proclamation Number 559 series of 2004, the Provincial Government through the Provincial Health Office in coordination with the Philippine Dental Association, Agusan Del Sur Chapter, celebrates the Dental Health Month every month of February to intensify the dental health program as well as serve as an opportune time for dentists to stress that oral health is an essential contributor to the attainment of a quality of life. Yearly medical missions, Dental Education and adopt school activities that will enhance and solve dental issues and concerns.

SECTION 111. PNEUMONIA AWARENESS WEEK. The Pneumonia Awareness Month shall be observed every third week of July pursuant to Department Circular No. 178, series of 1994 to focus on creating awareness among mothers and health workers on the early signs of Pneumonia and acting on its by referring to the nearest health facility.

SECTION 88. LUPUS ADVOCACY WEEK. Pursuant to Proclamation No. 1435, Series of 2007, the Lupus Advocacy Week shall be observed every First Week of February of every year.

SECTION 112. NATIONAL DISABILITY PREVENTION AND REHABILITATION. Disabled Persons, PD 1879 and Department Circular No. 247, series of 1997, to show society’s concern for people with disabilities and identify and prevent environment factors that cause or complicate disability.

SECTION 89. LEPROSY CONTROL WEEK. Pursuant to Proclamation No. 467, Series of 1965, the Leprosy Control Week shall be observed every last week of February of every year as Leprosy Control Week.

SECTION 113. NATIONAL DIABETES AWARENESS/REHABILITATION WEEK. Pursuant to RA No.8191-1996, The National Diabetes Awareness Week shall be observed every fourth week of July to promote awareness on diabetes preventions and its deadly complications such as heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, impotence and blindness and the awareness of diabetes is compounded today by an emerging consumer society and a sedentary lifestyle.

Article 4 March Special Events and Days of Action

Article 9 August Special Events and Days of Action

SECTION 90. RABIES AWARENESS MONTH. Pursuant to Executive Order No. 84, Series of 1999, the Rabies Awareness Month shall be observed every March which aims to reduce if not totally eliminate the incidence of rabies. A massive information drive on rabies prevention shall be conducted year round complemented by mass castration, ovariohysterectomy and immunization of dogs to be spearheaded by the Provincial Veterinary Office in collaboration with the Provincial Agriculture Office.

SECTION 114. FAMILY PLANNING DAY. The Family Planning Day shall be observed every first day of August pursuant to Executive Order No. 307 and Presidential Proclamation No. 429, series of 1994. To create awareness on the benefits of Family Planning and Responsible Parenthood as means to improve the quality of life and the standard of living of every Filipino Family.

SECTION 91. BURN PREVENTION AND FIRE SAFETY MONTH. Pursuant to Department of Health (DOH) Memorandum No. 29, series of 2000, the Burn Prevention and Fire Safety Month shall be observed every March to embark on the different activities for the prevention of loss of life and property due to fire. SECTION 92. NATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY. Pursuant to Republic Act 6949, Series of 1990, March 8 of every year is declared as National Women’s Day. CHAPTER V Article 5 April Special Events and Days of Action SECTION 93. MIDWIFERY WEEK. The Midwifery Week shall be observed in the first week of April pursuant to Proclamation No. 1275-1974 to sustain the interest of midwives and in delivering quality care and meeting the needs of less privileged women and children of the province. SECTION 94. HEALTH RESEARCH CONSCIOUSNESS WEEK. Pursuant to Administrative Order No. 104-A dated April 8, 1991 and Department Circular No. 9, series of 1996, the Health Research Consciousness Week shall be observed every first week of April to conduct research related activities such as seminars, symposia, essay writing or slogan contests by enlisting the participation of NGOs, GOs, and academic and research institutions and all LGUs of the province. SECTION 95. GARANTISADONG PAMBATA WEEK (ROUND 1). Pursuant to DOH Circular No, 209, s. 1997, the Garantisadong Pambata Week (Round 1) shall be observed every third week of April to provide a package of health services to all 0-5 years old children in the province aimed and reducing child morbidity and mortality. SECTION 96. WORLD HEALTH DAY. The World Health Day shall be observed every seventh day of April per WHO declaration as a reminder of the significant challenges that exist in promoting global health. SECTION 97. WORLD MALARIA DAY. The World Malaria Day shall be observed every 25th day of April. Article 6 May Special Events and Days of Action SECTION 98. SAFE MOTHERHOOD WEEK. The Safe Motherhood Week shall be observed during the second week of May pursuant to Administrative Order No. 79 series of 2000 to increase the awareness of women of reproductive age group (15-49 years old) on the risk factors of pregnancy and birth delivery. SECTION 99. CERVICAL CANCER CONSCIOUSNESS MONTH. Pursuant to Proclamation No. 368, Series of 2003, the Cervical Cancer Consciousness Month shall be observed every month of May under the auspices of the Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society (Foundation), Inc., with the support of the Department of Health. SECTION 100. NATIONAL HYPERTENSION AWARENESS MONTH. Month of May of every year is hereby declared as the National Hypertension Awareness Month per Proclamation No. 1761, Series of 2009. All government and non-government agencies, such as the Department of Health and the Department of Social Welfare and Development are enjoined to collaborate and cooperate with the Philippine Society of Hypertension in advocating and implementing activities to prevent and control hypertension and its cardiovascular complication. SECTION 101. NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING MONTH. The Natural Family Planning Month shall be observed during the month of May pursuant to Department Circular No. 63- A, series of 1996 to initiate activities as support to ongoing family planning program. SECTION 102. INTERNATIONAL AIDS CANDLELIGHT MEMORIAL DAY. The International AIDS Candlelight Memorial Day shall be observed every 20th day of May to honor the memory of those who died with the cause of HIV/AIDS, show support to those living with HIV/AIDS, raise awareness and mobilize community involvement in the fight against HIV/AIDS. SECTION 103. HEALTH WORKER’S DAY. May 7 of every year is hereby declared as a special working holiday to be known as “Health Worker’s Day” to give due recognition to the important role and contributions of the health workers who provide vital health services to our people and to promote their rights and welfare and enhance their sense of worth and dignity pursuant to Republic Act No. 10069, Series of 2010. SECTION 104. INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ACTION FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH. International Day of Action for Women’s Health which falls on the 28th May every year strives for women’s rights, especially in the area of their sexual and reproductive health. Sexual and reproductive health and rights of women are an inalienable part of our human rights, that sadly continue to be violated globally. Article 7 June Special Events and Days of Action SECTION 105. PROVINCIAL HEALTH WEEK. The Provincial Health Week shall be conducted every first week of June to assess and update all existing health program, manpower, infrastructure and technical support applications necessary for planning, program implementation and sustainability. SECTION 106. NO SMOKING CAMPAIGN MONTH. The No Smoking Campaign Month shall be observed every June pursuant to Consumers Act No of 1992 and Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 to emphasize the province’s commitment to a smoke-free environment, prevention and control of smoking and to sustain its anti-smoking policy. SECTION 107. DIARRHEA DISEASES CONTROL MONTH. The Diarrhea Diseases Control Month shall be observed every June pursuant to Memorandum Circular No. 4, series of 1992 to create awareness on the prevention of diarrhea, promote environmental sanitation, use of safe water, and water

SECTION 115. MOSQUITO-BORNE DISEASES PREVENTION MONTH. The Mosquito-Borne Diseases Prevention Month shall be observed every August to promote awareness and create concerted community actions to prevent the occurrence and rise of mosquito-borne diseases. SECTION 116. MOTHER AND BABY FRIENDLY HOSPITAL WEEK. Pursuant to Republic Act No. 7600-1992. The Baby-Friendly Hospital shall be observed during the first week of August to strengthen and emphasize the policy that all hospitals in the province are Mother and Baby Friendly Hospitals. The celebration shall aim to promote breast-feeding and rooming-in practices and the same time emphasize the psycho-social and economic benefits of breast milk and breast-feeding. SECTION 117. HOSPITAL WEEK. The Hospital week shall be celebrated every second week of August pursuant to Proclamation No. 181, dated May 2, 1983 to create awareness on the role and importance of hospitals in the delivery of quality health services. SECTION 118. HOSPITALS AS CENTERS OF WELLNESS MONTH. The Hospital as Center of Wellness Month shall be observed every month of August pursuant to Department Circular No. 181, series of 1996 to increase awareness on social role of hospitals as center of wellness and strengthening of partnership between the hospitals (government and private and other health sectors of the society). SECTION 119. NATIONAL TUBERCULOSIS MONTH. The National Tuberculosis Month shall be observed every August pursuant to Proclamation No. 840, series of 1996. and Department Circular No. 64-B, series of 1997 to increase the various stakeholders’ awareness on the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of TB and the importance of effective TB control. SECTION 120. ASTHMA WEEK. Pursuant to Proclamation No. 442, Series of 1994, Asthma Week shall be observed every second week of August of every year. SECTION 121. NATIONAL BREASTFEEDING AWARENESS MONTH. This bill designates the month of August of every year as “National Breastfeeding Awareness Month” in order to protect, promote and support breastfeeding in the Philippines as the normal, natural and preferred method of feeding infants and young children. The core message of the bill is especially urgent today as a reported 16, 000 Filipino babies die every year-more than all those who died from insurgency and terrorism combined- directly due to the harmful effects of bottle-feeding. Article 10 September Special Events and Days of Action SECTION 122. BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS DAY. The Barangay Health Workers day shall be celebrated every first day of September pursuant to Republic Act No. 7883-1995 to recognize the effort and worthy contributions of Barangay Health Workers as front liners in the delivery of basic health services in the community. SECTION 123. MEDICINE WEEK. The Medicine Week shall be celebrated every last week of September pursuant to Department Circular No. 275-A, series of 1999 to update health and allied health professionals to the current issues and concerns of the medical profession and to develop camaraderie and improve working relationship among government and private practitioners and employees. SECTION 124. GENERICS AWARENESS MONTH. Pursuant to RA No. 6675 of 1998, The Generics Awareness Month shall be observed every month of September to create public awareness on the availability of common and affordable but quality and effective medicines. SECTION 125. BREAST CANCER PREVENTION MONTH. The Breast Cancer Prevention Month shall be observed every September pursuant to Department Circular 219-D, series of 2000 to create awareness on the known risk factors of breast cancer, the practice of self-breast examination, its signs and symptoms, and the importance of early referral, diagnosis and treatment. SECTION 126.CEREBRAL PALSY AWARENESS AND PROTECTION WEEK. Declaring from September 16 to 22 of every year as the Cerebral Palsy Awareness and Protection Week pursuant to Proclamation No. 588, Series of 2004. SECTION 127. OBESITY PREVENTION AWARENESS WEEK. Pursuant to Proclamation No. 162, Series of 1999, the Cerebral Palsy Awareness and Protection Week shall be observed every September of the year, under the auspices of the Philippine Association for the Study of Overweight and Obesity. SECTION 128. NATIONAL EPILEPSY AWARENESS WEEK. Every first week of September of every year, the National Epilepsy Awareness Week shall be observed pursuant to Proclamation No. 230, Series of 2002. SECTION 129. NATIONAL PHYSICAL THERAPY DAY. The National Physical Therapy Day shall be observed every eight day of September of every year as provided for in Proclamation No. 15, Series of 1998. Article 11 October Special Events and Days of Action SECTION 130. MENTAL HEALTH WEEK. The Mental Health Week shall be celebrated every second week of October pursuant to Department Circular No. 266-B, series of 1999 and Presidential Proclamation No. 452 (August 25, 1994) to increase awareness on the importance of mental health, develop and discover effective coping mechanisms to manage and combat stress and reduce its effect. SECTION 131. HEALTH EDUCATION WEEK. The Health Education Week shall be celebrated every third week of October pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 255-1967 to achieve discussions on national health promotion, directions, policies and guidelines and identify stakeholders as partners in health promotion of DOH programs. SECTION 132. ELDERLY FILIPINO WEEK. The Elderly Filipino week shall be celebrated every October 1to 7 pursuant to pre proclamation # 470-1975. See CODE, page 20

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SECTION 133. GARANTISADONG PAMBATA WEEK (ROUND2).Pursuant to DOH Circular No. 209, s. 1997, The Garantisadong Pambata Week ( Round 2) shall be celebrated every third week of October to provide a package of health services to all 0 to 5 years old children in the province to reduce child morbidity and mortality. SECTION 134. OSTEOPOROSIS AWARENESS WEEK. The Osteoporosis Awareness Week shall be celebrated every fourth week of October pursuant to Department Circular No. 239-A, series of 2001 to increase public awareness on the prevention of Osteoporosis and promote healthy lifestyle practices. SECTION 135. NURSES WEEK. The Nurses Week shall be celebrated every fourth week of October pursuant to Department Circular No. 150-A, series of 2002 to create public awareness on the vital role nurses play in nation-building and as forefront of the health care industry, and to discuss and deliberate issues and concerns affecting nurses and the nursing profession. Article 12 November Special Events and Days of Action SECTION 136. NATIONAL DEWORMING MONTH. The whole month of November shall be dedicated for deworming activities in the province. The Provincial Government through the Provincial Health Office, in coordination and partnership with the component LGU’s in city, municipal and barangay levels, and the Department of Education, shall distribute for free safe and effective deworming drugs to all who may need it, especially children in elementary and high schools pursuant to DepEd Memorandum # 80-2015. SECTION 137. DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH. The Drug Abuse and Prevention Month shall be celebrated every November pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 335, series of 1998 to bring into focus the vital role of the youth towards a drug-free and progressive society. Activities should be designed to promote heightened awareness of the dangers posed by drug abuse and further enhance the people’s resolved to do their share in the overall efforts against this pernicious evil. SECTION. 138. NATIONAL SKIN DISEASE DETECTION AND PREVENTION. Declaring every second week of November of every year, the National Skin Disease Detection and Prevention is hereby declared pursuant to Proclamation No. 110, Series of 2001. Article 13 December Special Events and Days of Action SECTION 139. WORLD AIDS DAY. The month of December shall be AIDS Awareness and Prevention Month pursuant to Republic Act No. 8504, otherwise known as the Philippines AIDS Prevention and Control Act of 1998 to provide timely, accurate, appropriate and relevant HIV/AIDS Education and Information which shall empower persons and communities to think and act in ways that protect themselves from HIV infection, minimize the risk of transmission and decrease the socio-economic impact of HIV/AIDS. SECTION 140. HEALTH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS MONTH. Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 705, the Health Emergency Preparedness Month shall be observed every December to create awareness on the nationwide campaign to prevent accidents, trauma and injuries and instill in the general citizenry respect for laws and ordinances that promote public safety. SECTION 141. OPLAN IWAS PAPUTOK. The Oplan Iwas Paputok shall be implemented every December pursuant to Department Memorandum No. 13, series of 1998 to reduce the incidence of firecracker related injuries during the holiday season. The Provincial Government through its Stop Death Program shall embark on the said project which promotes alternative forms of revelry and discourages the use of firecrackers and fireworks. CHAPTER VI COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH SERVICES Article 1 Traditional Medicine and Complementary Alternative Medicine Services SECTION 142. TRADITIONAL MEDICINE AND COMPLEMENTARY ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE SERVICES (TM-CAM). The Provincial Government shall integrate and adopt traditional medicine and other complementary alternative medicines (TM-CAM) which are available and affordable into the preventive and curative services following the DOH standards of accreditation. SECTION 143. HERBAL PROCESSING PLANT. There shall be established a Herbal Processing Plant to ensure safe, affordable and available source of herbal drugs. Article 2 Rehabilitative Health Services SECTION 144. REHABILITATIVE HEALTH SERVICES. The Provincial Government shall formulate, plan, institutionalize, promote and sustain rehabilitative health services intended for the reduction of physical disability. SECTION 145. PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. The Rehabilitative Services shall consist of physical therapy and rehabilitation to: (a) neurovascular-Accident (stroke); (b) Musculoskeletal disorders; (c) Orthopedic Disorders and Post-op Orthopedic Complications; (d) Pain Management; and Prosthetics and Orthotics Rehabilitation. SECTION 146. HOSPITAL-BASED REHABILITATION SERVICE. A hospital-based rehabilitation service with complete physical therapy modalities shall be established in all higher-level referral hospitals, both private and government. SECTION 147. COMMUNITY-BASED REHABILITATION PROGRAM. The Provincial Government shall formulate and implement Community-Based Rehabilitation Program to ensure continuity of care of the patient. SECTION 148. SUBSTANCE USE RECOVERY AND ENLIGHTENMENT (SURE) PROGRAM. The provincial government shall institutionalize a Substance Use Recovery and Enlightenment (SURE) Program for Substance Use Disorder (SUD) for persons who are bona fide residents of Agusan Del Sur. The SURE program shall delve on three (3) major components: (a) Information and Education Campaign; (b) out-patient drop-in center; and (c) rehabilitation and treatment center. This program shall operate under the auspices and as one of the additional created divisions in the office of the Provincial Governor. (to include personnel benefits). CHAPTER VII SUPPLY AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND THE DIRECT RESPONSIBILITY Article 1 Miscellaneous Provisions SECTION 149. SUPPLY AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT. The Provincial Government and all its LGUs shall observe the pertinent provisions of laws, rules and regulations on supply and property management. SECTION 150. DIRECT RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUPPLIES OR PROPERTY. The person in actual possession of supplies or property or entrusted with its custody and control shall be responsible for its proper use and care and shall exercise utmost diligence in the utilization and safekeeping thereof including those donated by foreign and local entities. SECTION 151. DOH-ACCREDITED SUPPLIER. All government agencies within the province shall make purchases of drugs and medicines, medical, dental, laboratory supplies and equipment from supplier duly accredited by the Department of Health/Bureau of Food and Drugs. SECTION 152. RATIONAL DRUG USE. Drugs and medicines shall be purchased in accordance with the guidelines prescribed by the Philippine National Drug Formulary (PNDF). SECTION 153. DRUGS CONSIGNMENT SYSTEM. The Provincial Government of Agusan del Sur shall implement the Drug Consignment System in the Provincial Government-Owned Hospitals to ensure availability of drugs and medicine, etc. and faster processing of all documents of the health sector. SECTION 154. FUNCTIONAL SERVICE DELIVERY NETWORK. The Provincial Government shall ensure that established networks in the province shall sustain its functionality through provi-

Article 2 Sustainability of Health Services SECTION 155. REVENUE ENHANCEMENT CAPABILITY. The Provincial Government shall strengthen the revenue capability of all government hospitals under its jurisdiction for a sustainable health programs and services. There shall be a special committee tasked to initiate proposals for revenue generation ventures. SECTION 156. USER’S FEES. User’s fees in accordance with pertinent provisions of the Provincial Revenue Code and other applicable ordinances of Agusan del Sur shall be imposed for the use of government health facilities and services under the supervision of the Provincial Health Office (PHO). SECTION 157. HEALTH CARE FINANCING SYSTEM. Aside from the Provincial Appropriated funds for hospital operation of the five (5) provincial owned hospitals (D.O. Plaza Memorial Hospital (DOPMH), Bunawan District Hospital (BDH), Loreto District Hospital (LDH), Talacogon District Hospital (TDH), Esperanza Medicare Community Hospital (EMCH) of the province of Agusan del Sur, the Provincial Government shall endeavor to continue to find alternative ways of financing hospital operation and to strengthen existing health care financing schemes implemented by the provincial government namely: Revolving Trust Funds, Income/Revenue generated from its operation and Consignment Scheme. SECTION 158. CATEGORIZATION OF PATIENTS. For the purpose of revenue enhancement, there shall be policies and guidelines to be followed in the assessment of patients seeking consultation/admission in all provincial government hospitals SECTION 159. UNDUE INTERFERENCE. Communication/Letters from persons intending to influence or adversely affect the revenue enhancement procedures of provincial government hospital shall not be entertained. Article 3 Standards from Quality Health Services SECTION 160. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (DOH) PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY COMMISSION (PRC) LICENSING. All government hospitals, drugs, and pharmaceutical enterprises and products, radiation-emitting instruments, medical devices, laboratory, dental services and diagnostic clinics shall undergo the mandatory licensing requirements prescribed by the DOH, as well as for health professionals by the PRC. The Provincial Government shall assist, monitor and disseminate information for the compliance of these requirements. SECTION 161. SENTRONG SIGLA/AND OTHER QUALITY INITIATIVE CERTIFICATION. The Provincial Government of Agusan del Sur shall endeavor to assist government health facilities under its jurisdiction to meet the standard of quality service for certification as set forth by the Department of Health. SECTION 162. PROVINCIAL HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION (PHIC) ACCREDITATION. The Provincial Government shall allocate funds for the upgrading of facilities and equipment as well as the personnel complement of its hospital to meet the standard as set forth by PHIC for accreditation. It shall likewise encourage private and other government health facilities to meet the same standard. Article 4 Ambulance SECTION 163. PROPER USAGE – The Provincial Government shall enjoin all local chief executives to strictly observe the proper use of government ambulance for their constituents. SECTION 164. AVAILABILITY OF AMBULANCE – All hospitals and RHUs must have available ambulance at all times and shall be properly equipped with emergency care facilities, equipment, fuel and oil. It shall be made available and in good condition at all times at the vicinity of the hospital/ Rural Health Unit/Birthing Clinic and be solely use for referral of patients and/or other health related activities. The availment of ambulance services for indigent patients shall at all times be free of charge. The actual cost of fuel to and forth, may, however, be charged against the user. SECTION 165. DRIVERS – DOH accredited Drivers for ambulance shall be available twenty-four [24] hours, seven (7) days a week. SECTION 166. REFERRAL, SERVICE FEES, AND PROHIBITION. Certain guidelines shall be provided on the usage of the ambulance and that aside from the transport of patients, the ambulance can also be used during Health outreach program and other health related activities. The availment of ambulance services for indigent patients shall at all times be free of charge. The actual cost of fuel to and forth may however be charged against the user. SECTION 167. ADMINISTRATIVE SANCTION. Violation to the above provision shall be subject to the Revised Rules on Administrative Cases in the Civil Service. Article 5 Health Security Program of the Government SECTION 168. HEALTH INSURANCE PACKAGE/COVERAGE. All Local Government Units shall provide funds and implement applicable benefit packages of social health security through adoption and support to the implementation of the National Health Insurance Program (NHIP) to all its indigent families and other constituents in order to obtain access to quality health services and adopt the UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE ACT (RA 11223) which measure intends to provide Health Care for all Filipinos and automatically enroll every Filipino in the National Health Insurance Program. Membership in the program can either be direct, meaning by paying Health Premium, or indirect such as those who are sponsored like Senior Citizens and indigents. SECTION 169. RESPONSIBILITIES. The Local Health Security Office be created for the province/city/municipality/barangay and the Member/Beneficiaries shall perform with due diligence and efficiency all mandated duties and responsibilities. SECTION 170. SOCIAL HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE AND BENEFITS FOR WOMEN ABOUT TO GIVE BIRTH. The un-enrolled women about to give birth shall be covered by Philippine Health Security Corporation. This is to enable all mothers and their newborns to have financial access to essential health services that will ensure their survival and well-being as provided for in PHILHEALTH Circular No. 025-2015 and RA 11223. Article 6 Health Budget SECTION 171. HEALTH BUDGET ALLOCATION. It shall be the responsibility of every Local Government Unit to allocate necessary funds for its health program and services, likewise, to prioritize health program recommended by its respective Local Health Board. SECTION 172. BUDGETARY ESTIMATES. All Department Head shall submit to the Local Chief Executive (LCE) its proposed office budget for the ensuing year. SECTION 173. ADDITIONAL FUNDING SOURCE. Revenue generated from the operation of the hospital/RHU shall accrue to the General Fund of concerned LGUs and shall be utilized in accordance with the approved appropriation ordinance. SECTION 174. INCOME FROM HERBAL PROCESSING PLANT. Income derived in the operation of the plant shall accrue to the General Fund of concerned LGUs and shall be utilized in accordance with the approved appropriation ordinance. SECTION 175. INCOME FROM PHARMACEUTICAL PROCESSING. Income derived from processing and sale of pharmaceutical products shall accrue to the General Fund of concerned LGUs and shall be utilized in accordance with the approved appropriation ordinance. CHAPTER VIII IMPLEMENTING MECHANISM Article I The Provincial Health Board SECTION 176. PROVINCIAL HEALTH BOARD. E.O No.12 series of 2013 mandates the Provincial Health Board to cater and address the needs of the public health (preventive and promotive) program of the province. See CODE, page 21

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SECTION 177. COMPOSITION. Pursuant to Section 102(a) of Republic Act No. 7160, the Provincial Health Board shall be composed of the following: Provincial Governor as Chairman; Provincial Health Officer as Vice Chairman; SP Chairman on Committee on Health and Sanitation, representative of the Department of Health (DOH) NGO/Civil Society Organization. Membership to the PHB can be expanded as maybe necessary as determined by the Local Chief Executive and National Policies and Guidelines. SECTION 178. SECRETARIAT. The Provincial Health Office (PHO) shall be the Secretariat of the Provincial Health Board to provide administrative and technical support, and such other assistance as may be required in the discharge of its function. SECTION 179. MEETING AND QUORUM OF PROVINCIAL HEALTH BOARD. The Provincial Health Board is mandated to meet at least once every quarter and may hold special meeting as the need arises upon the request of the chairman or by majority members of the board. SECTION 180. COMPENSATION AND REMUNERATION. The Chairman, Vice Chairman and members of the Provincial Health Board shall perform their duties as such without additional compensation or remuneration. Members thereof who are not government officials or employees shall be entitled to necessary travelling expenses and allowances, chargeable against any available funds, subject to existing accounting and auditing rules and regulations. Article 2 The Provincial Blood Coordinating Council SECTION 181. CREATION OF THE PROVINCIAL BLOOD COORDINATING COUNCIL. The Provincial Blood Coordinating Council shall plan and implement a provincial blood program to promote voluntary blood donations and shall be the policy making body in terms of blood program in the province. Article 3 Provincial Water Analysis Laboratory Facility SECTION 182. CREATION. There shall be created the Provincial Water Analysis Laboratory Facility. SECTION 183. RULES AND REGULATIONS. The services of the Provincial Water Analysis Laboratory shall include among others the screening of the quality as well as the potability of the water sourced out from within the area of jurisdiction of the province of Agusan del Sur. SECTION 184. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS. The Provincial Water Analysis Laboratory shall impose appropriate laboratory service fees, as provided in the Revenue Code of the province. The management and supervision of the Provincial Water Analysis Laboratory facility shall be vested upon the Provincial Health Office as a separate unit. Article 4 Inter-Local Health Zones SECTION 185. COOPERATIVE UNDERTAKING. Pursuant to Section 33 of Republic Act No. 7160, which provides that local government group themselves into an Inter-Local Health Zones (ILHZ) to consolidate and coordinate their efforts, services and resources for the purpose beneficial to them. SECTION 186. COMPOSITION. The Inter-Local Health Zones (ILHZ) shall be composed of at least one referral hospital and health center strategically clustered within the catchment areas to deliver integrated health care and ensure smooth coordination between municipalities, barangays and the core referral hospitals. SECTION 187. REFERRAL SYSTEM. There shall be installed functional referral system among health facilities/providers to ensure continuous and complementary delivery of health services. SECTION 188. NETWORKING. Health center and referral hospital clustered into Inter-Local Health Zones shall share responsibility and resources in addressing health problems within their zone and may network with other health zone or private health facilities. The regional hospital and medical centers may form part of a functional service delivery network of the province. Article 5 Planning and Research SECTION 189. LOCAL HEALTH PLAN. A Comprehensive local health plan shall be prepared by every LGU based on the local health situation and consistent with DOH guidelines and standard. The Provincial Health Office (PHO) shall review, assess and integrate all local health investment plans to determine the areas where the Provincial Government may provide technical, administrative, financial, or logistical assistance. SECTION 190. PROVINCIAL HEALTH PLAN. The Provincial Health Officer shall cause the preparation of an integrated and comprehensive Provincial Health Investment Plan based on the actual and prevailing local health situation in the province and integrating/collating the submitted local health investment plan of all component LGUs, and submit the same to the provincial health board for evaluation and finally to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan for further review, adoption and budget authorization.

SECTION 200. POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE PHO. The powers and functions of the Provincial Health Office shall be carried on by two (2) divisions namely: (a) The Public/Preventive Health Services Division and (b) Hospital Care/Curative Services Division. Article 2 The Provincial Health Officer II SECTION 201. APPOINTMENT. The Provincial Health Officer II shall be appointed by the Provincial Governor and concurred by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, with the rank and position equivalent to a Department Head of the Provincial Government. SECTION 202. QUALIFICATIONS. The Provincial Health Officer II shall possess the necessary qualifications provided for under Section 478 of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991. Article 3 The Public Health Services Division

SECTION 203. DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS. The Public Health Services Division, through the Primary Health Care Strategy, shall provide the preventive and promotive services linking with the Hospital Health Care Services. Article 4 Hospital Care/Curative Services Division SECTION 204. HOSPITAL CARE SERVICES DIVISION. The Hospital Care Services Division shall execute and manage the delivery of curative health services.

CHAPTER X PENAL PROVISION SECTION 205. Any act or omission committed by any person, natural or juridical, in violation of this code shall be penalized as follows:

1st Offense ………..P 2,500.00 2nd Offense ……….. 3,500.00 3rd Offense ……….. 5,000.00 or an imprisonment of not more than Thirty (30) days, or both, at the discretion of the Court

CHAPTER XI TRANSITORY PROVISIONS SECTION 206. VESTED RIGHT. Rights and obligations existing on the date of effectivity of the Code and arising out of contracts shall be governed by the original terms and conditions of said contract or the law in force at the time such rights were vested. SECTION 207. IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS (IRR). The Provincial Governor, through the Provincial Administrator and the Technical Staff of the Provincial Health Office and other oversight agencies, shall formulate the Implementing Rules and Regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this Code within Ninety (90) days after approval. SECTION 208. APPROPRIATION. The Provincial Health Office shall include in their program the implementation of this Code, the funding of which shall be included in the Annual Budget: Provided, That the Provincial Governor, City/Municipal Mayors and the Punong Barangays through their respective Sanggunians, shall allocate funds in the implementation of health programs, projects and services.

CHAPTER XII MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS SECTION 209. REPEALING CLAUSE. All previous ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations or parts thereof, Circulars, Memoranda or Executive Orders, which are inconsistent with any provisions of this Code are hereby repealed or modified accordingly with Universal Health Care Act (RA 11223). SECTION 210. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. If any provision or part hereof is held invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise affected shall remain valid and subsisting. SECTION 211. CONFLICTING PROVISIONS OF CHAPTERS. If the provision of the different Chapters are in conflict with each other, the provision of each chapter shall prevail as to the specified matters and questions involved therein. SECTION 212. CONFLICTING PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS. If the provisions of the different sections in the chapter or Article are in conflict with each other, the provisions of the section which is the last in point of sequence shall prevail.

SECTION 191. HEALTH SERVICE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (HSIMS). The Provincial Government shall keep and maintain Health Database for information, planning, monitoring and evaluation using the standard of Health Service Information Management System (HSIMS) as prescribed by the DOH. May also use other health data system as approved and credited by other oversight agency.

SECTION 213. CONFLICTING PROVISIONS WITH OTHER ORDINANCES OF THE LOWER LGUs. Any conflicting provision found in Ordinances on lower LGUs shall be liberally interpreted in its favor, and in case of doubt, any question thereon shall be resolved in favor of devolution of powers and of the lower local government unit. Any fair and reasonable doubt as to the existence of the power shall be interpreted in favor of the local government unit concerned.

SECTION 192. HEALTH RESEARCH STUDIES. In partnership with the concerned stakeholders, studies, researches, surveys on health maybe conducted as necessary to support health developments and interventions.

SECTION 214. POSTING AND PUBLICATION. This Ordinance shall be posted at the prominent places in the provincial government center, the City/Municipal/Barangay Halls, and in any other conspicuous public places for seven (7) days and shall be published in at least one (1) newspaper of regional circulation in the province.

Article 6 Resource Development SECTION 193. CAPABILITY-BUILDING. Updated and situation-specific training program shall be made available to public health workers and other partners in health to continuously develop their competencies in the management and delivery of health services.

SECTION 215. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE. This Code shall take effect after its complete publication in at least one (1) newspaper of regional circulation and copies thereof shall be distributed in all component Local Government Units of the province.

ENACTED, May 06, 2019.

SECTION 194. DOCUMENTATION. There shall be proper documentation of all activities for records and reference purposes. SECTION 195. MONITORING AND EVALUATION. There shall be monitoring and evaluation of activities implemented as basis for program planning and redirection of strategies, policies and proper resource allocation. Article 7 Linkages SECTION 196. CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS. The Provincial Government shall involve the participation of accredited Civil Society Organizations who may support health service delivery, promote self-help activities in primary health care, and complement the resource of the Provincial Government. SECTION 197. PROVINCIAL HEALTH SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS. The Provincial Government shall organize councils, committees, task force and other related health groups to ensure effective and efficient delivery of health services.

CHAPTER IX PROVISIONS FOR IMPLEMENTATION Article 1 The Provincial Health Office (PHO)

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CERTIFIED CORRECT:

CECILE S. PAGAR Local Legislative Staff Officer V Temporary Secretary to the Sanggunian

ATTESTED BY:

SAMUEL E. TORTOR Vice Governor Presiding Officer

APPROVED: _________________________

ADOLPH EDWARD G. PLAZA Provincial Governor

SECTION 198. THE PROVINCIAL HEALTH OFFICE (PHO). The PHO shall be the lead agency of all health programs and services in the Province of Agusan del Sur. SECTION 199. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND STAFFING PATTERN. The Organizational structure and staffing pattern of the PHO shall be in accordance with the standards and guidelines prescribed by the Civil Service Commission ,the Department of Health and other oversight agencies.

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of 4th ID and 1st ID conducted its Community Support Program (CSP). It can be recalled that a total of P58.7 Million worth of program and projects from the National Government Agencies and Local

Government Units were turned over to the communities in Bukidnon and Misamis Oriental during the launching of RTF-ELCAC at Brgy Iba, Cabanglasan Bukidnon last June 28, 2019 and Misamis Oriental Task Force-ELCAC at Sitio Moya, Barangay Eureka, Gingoog City last September 26, 2019.

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Secretary Andanar lauded the accomplishments of RTF-ELCAC Region 10. He further emphasized the importance of convergence in achieving the goals of the RTF-ELCAC. “Together as one, through our convergence, we can win this game,” Andanar said. Meanwhile, MGen. Gacal said, “We must sustain our gains and continue to push the needed programs and projects in the conflictaffected areas in the region.” “With our convergence through the execution of the 12 task groups implementation plans, we can do more to address the root causes of insurgency and finally end the local communist armed conflict in order to establish an inclusive, sustainable and durable peace and development in Region 10,” he added. (4ID,PA)

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December 16, 2019 SGD. ATTY. JOFFREY M. SUYAO, CESO III Regional Director MDN: Dec 17, 2019

“Karon, nagapasalamt ako kaayo sa naghatag sa ako ug mga regalo. Nalipay pud akong mga ginikanan kay naa pud mi nadawatan na bugas ug de lata nga sud an. Lami pud kaayo ang Jollibee na gipakaon sa amoa karon,” Fiona said upon receiving her gifts. (Today, I am so thankful for the gifts I received, most especially to the rice and canned goods which my parents are also very grateful.) The children were asked to list down their wishes for this Christmas. Most of them wanted toys, educational sup-

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plies, clothing, and especially food for their families. Valencia City PESO Manager Elna B. Guzman said, “Christmas is one of the biggest and most awaited festivity in the Philippines. Filipinos love to give and receive presents, especially during Christmas time. It is indeed a merrier Christmas to our children, thanks to our LGU in coordination with DOLE-X.” Guzman said the gift-giving project aims to prevent and eliminate child labor in all areas of the city. At an early age, they have already experienced assisting their parents in providing food for the family. Thus, the PESO of Valencia City continues to commit and support Mayor Huervas’ desire to put smiles on the faces of these kids in this yuletide season with the help of our supportive partners from the private and government sectors. Likewise, Valmores said DOLE-X envisions to uplift the lives of these children and remand them back to school for their education through livelihood and employment undertakings with their parents. Project Angel Tree, a component of the DOLE Child Labor Prevention and Elimination Program, provides an array of assistance and services that may include food, clothing, educational school supplies, and even work and training opportunities made available by sponsors or benefactors (‘angels’) to child laborers and their families. It aims to improve the

economic and social conditions of child laborers and their families and increase the number of allies and advocates of child labor prevention and elimination. It also supports Republic Act No. 9231 which defines child labor to be any work or economic activity performed by children under 18 years of age that subject them to any form of exploitation or is harmful to their health and safety or physical, mental or psychological development. (Jessamie A. Jorquia/LEO III/ DOLE-X/Bukidnon Provincial Field Office)

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Meanwhile, the Provincial Police Office reported that the peace and order situation in the province is generally peaceful and “has been positively progressing.” It also announced the resumption of mobile lake patrol operation which was put on hold during the holy month of Ramadhan. One of the highlights of the meeting was the discussion on the extension of Martial Law in Lanao del Sur. Both the police and the army in the province recommended for the extension to sustain the peace and order in the province. Expressing support to the extension was the League of Municipalities of the Philippines LDS Chapter. The city government of Marawi, on the other hand, bared that its 96 barangays

have manifested their support to the extension with the appeal that the curfew be adjusted. (APB/PIA-10)

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from page 6 she said. Meanwhile, Gloria said OFWs are now becoming wiser in handling their finances. “Part of our advocacy is financial education, making them realize the value of saving and investing,” she said. “Raising their financial knowledge should start at the onset, meaning, we teach them what they can do with their hard-earned money by allocating a portion to savings and looking for investments which can serve their long-term goals,” Gloria said. Through the BDO Remit, they also visit universities to teach young adults, whose parents may be an OFW, to take care of the money sent to them. They likewise conduct financial education activities in various barangays to orient people, particularly the unbanked, about the importance of being a part of the formal banking system. Since starting the financial education advocacy in 2014, Gloria said they have noticed a significant improvement in the saving scheme of OFWs as indicated by the growth in their monthly savings. “They are saving more now and they know their priorities and goals. For us, this improvement is a testament that this advocacy of ours is working well for them,” she said. (PNA)

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farewell toast that was joined by over 120 guests from the media. “His hands-on leadership approach propelled Toyota to rebound from last year’s tough market conditions, and we are fortunate to have a President who truly led by example,” said Chairman Ty before raising his glass to President Suzuki. Mr. Satoru Suzuki oversaw the CARS Program participation of TMP with the Philippine government, through the All-New Vios model. In 2019 alone, Toyota enjoyed three major launches under his leadership: the Hiace World Premiere, Toyota GR Supra, and AllNew Corolla Altis with the Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) variant. Upcoming projects initiated by President Suzuki include: the PHP 4.5-billion Luzon Hub, which will revolutionize Toyota’s logistic perations; the Toyota Mobile App to better connect customers with dealers; and expansion to a new business model to explore long-term leasing of vehicles. “This is not a final goodbye, but a new beginning. I am sure I will see you all again very soon,” said President Suzuki as he takes the final bow in front of the local media, with whom he has spent numerous launch events and drive activities, among others. His most recent passion project outside of work is playing football with dealers and the media. The next President of Toyota Motor Philippines will be publicly announced early next year.

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national champions from other Asia & Oceania countries. The NISTEC-NISAC Competitions are held every two years, and showcase the knowledge and skills of Nissan’s technicians and advisers for after-sales services. “This competition is a way for us to strengthen and prove our skills in bringing satisfaction to our customers. Excellent customer service and exceeding customer expectations win us loyal customers and earns admiration for Nissan as a brand,” said Nissan in the Philippines president and managing director Atsushi Najima.

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Agusan del Norte is the commercial, industrial and administrative center of the Caraga Region. It is home to mining and agricultural industries, yielding rice, coconut, corn, soybeans, timber and abaca. “We are glad to unveil this new dealership in one of the most promising cities in Mindanao. Hino Motors Philippines has always been passionate in connecting people and businesses no

matter where they are in the country, and it fills us with immense pride to be able to contribute to the economic growth of the region,” shares HMP Chairman Vicente T. Mills Jr. “What better way to end the year than to add to our growing network of dealerships. Through our efforts to share the unmatched quality of Hino products with more Filipinos, we hope to realize our vision of a more connected and sustainable community,” says HMP President Mitsuharu Tabata. The Hino PUV, Hino 300 Series, Hino 500 Series, Hino 700 Series and Hino Buses are only a few of the models available in Hino’s 19th dealership. Hino Butuan is the 4th dealership that Hino opened this year alone. Hino Butuan is part of HMP’s ongoing dealership network expansion and operates under Toyota Cagayan de Oro Group of Companies. Managed by Toyota Cagayan de Oro Inc. President-Chairman Ms. Betty Lu and Executive Vice President/General Manager Mr. Peter Lim Lo Suy, it is ready to provide world-class Hino vehicles, parts and after-sales services in Northern Mindanao. HMP has been engaged in the assembly and exclusive distribution of quality Hino trucks and buses in the Philippines for more than 40 years. It addresses the transport needs of businesses ranging from small and medium enterprises to big corporations by providing safe, durable and reliable trucks.

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Tuesday, December 17, 2019 decisively nullified and so, therefore, their ground of recruitment will likewise be reversed in favor of the government. When the government becomes seriously dedicated to the implementation of Social Justice in its real sense, the mass base building efforts of the CPPNPA-NDF will be negated, thereby rendering their socialist and communist propaganda become rattling dogmas and redundant slogans. By that, when the mass base building of the CPP-NPA-NDF is disrupted and ultimately countered through the government’s holistic approach founded on good governance and social justice, the NPA will be reduced to becoming a roving ‘rebel band’; and their total defeat shall become inevitable. 5. The CPP-NPA-NDF and all their tribalist fanatic allies will always attempt to make their peace talks scam as a legitimate option in their array of tactics, but nothing can hide the glaring truth that their main strategy remains the same for the last five decades, and that is: “to seize political power by way of armed struggle, that is consistently being supported by the legal mass movement and underground urban revolutionary movement, in order to topple down the government, and establish a transition ‘Democratic Coalition Government”; and on the eve of their national victory, there shall commence the socialist revolution in order to build the dictatorship of the proletariat, where the CPP and the NPA shall consolidate and dominate the government under their violent control.” Never did the CPP-NPANDF declare that they shall seize political power by way of the peace talks. It is very clear in their strategic political line which is the so-called “National Democratic Revolution”. So, where shall we take off from our standpoint and viewpoint on the issue of peace? (Victoria Patria is national coordinator of Sentrong Alyansa ng mga Mamamayan Para Sa Bayan [SAMBAYANAN])

However, our nature is rich in gas and oil, and other precious mines. We are still blessed. We have to believe in our God. We have been destined in our natures, living in the ring of fire. God be with us. Merry Christmas to all the Filipinos! Greeting from Indonesia! Dr. Djuwari is the director of language laboratory at STIE Perbanas Surabaya, the editor of some research journals in the Philippines and Indonesia. He is also a journalist in some newspapers in Indonesia; the president of international association of from page 3 scholarly publishers, editors, ug patyon ug file musugot,” and reviewers (IASPER). she said. (There are really abusive NPA leaders that are having from page 4 sex with female members. DISARMAMENT, DEMO- Even if they are married, BILIZATION, AND REIN- as long as the woman is TEGRATION as the central young, they will want to issue in the peace talks, then have sex with them. And any attempt at resuming these women are afraid to the peace negotiations will get hurt to killed if they just become a farcical and refuse). comical exercise. Republic Act (RA) 7877 4. Good governance or Anti Sexual Harassment as the real driving force Act of 1995 and RA 8353 for attaining Social Justice or Anti Rape law of 1997 where the government takes protect women from harassthe lead in holistic partici- ment and sexual exploitapation of both the public tion. and private sector, all the Asst Regional Director propaganda-agitation of Yvette Sunga of the Departthe CPP-NPA-NDF will be ment of Interior and Local

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Government (DILG) X said, “the effect of sexual exploitation is immeasurable, it shatters the complete well being of a woman having been violated and abused. They will remain prisoners especially if they are living with their perpetrators.” “If they cannot respect their own colleagues, how can they respect other people. We condemn in strongest terms the exploitation of women for political agenda much more for sexual pleasure. It is simply unacceptable,” said 403rd Brigade commander, Brigadier General Edgardo De Leon. He said the big number of contraceptives that are constantly being discovered among the personal belongings of the NPA clearly indicates that NPA members are not pro-life. “The medical tools that were found with the contraceptives even suggest that abortion is possibly being performed by NPA medics to their pregnant colleagues. I remember a female former rebel telling me that she purposely asked his boyfriend to impregnate her so she would have the reason to go home. Thus, NPA commanders could be ordering their medics to perform abortion on their pregnant colleagues so they will not have the reason to go home. “ he added. (403rd Brigade)

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assigned in community relations and information section in dealing with the media. Esquivel said the media are vital partners of the PNP in information dissemination and in delivering PNA’s message to the broader public. “The media is our partner and their role in our efforts to inform the public on our regular activities and achievements is vital,” Esquivel said. The participants were trained on basic media relations as well as provided updates on the provisions of the relations policies of the PNP on the media. They were also provided with tips and important points in creating press releases and on the guidelines on the release of public information. “This seminar will reorient our PNP personnel and make them cognizant of the importance of a good working relationship with the media as a vital component of the organization’s vision,” Esquivel said. (PNA)

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He said there were at least six persons being located inside the collapsed grocery store based on the account of a survivor. Trajeras said this was the main reason they have shifted from plain recovery to search and rescue anew. Mayor Pedro Caminero quoting the town’s police

said only one family had reported about a missing relative. He did not say who was the missing though but said in total, six persons also suffered varying degrees of injuries from the tremor. Caminero also said they were looking at liquefaction in the collapse of the grocery store, which he said was built around 20 years ago. “It survived the previous major quakes with little damage or no damage,” he added. Trajeras said they were using heavy equipment to safely remove debris and find the six reported missing persons. He said search, rescue and retrieval teams are now using life detection and life finder instruments. “We are trying to listen to heartbeats and movements to locate them. However, these instruments could also give false signs because it would detect the movement and heartbeats of other animals,” Trajeras added. Locals milling around the collapsed grocery store building, whom the Philippine News Agency (PNA) had spoken to, said they believed that there are more trapped people inside as it was market day when the quake took place. “The grocery store was a major place here. It would be full on Sundays that you would have difficulty moving around,” one local said of the three-story building now reduced to a single floor. “I believe there are more people inside who are either dead or waiting to be rescued,” said another. Caminero said despite the difficulties, they were trying their best to pluck out people alive. “We are grateful for the help of the rescuers such as Central 911 of Davao City, the Bureau of Fire Caraga, the Bureau of Fire in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, the Bureau of Fire in Region 11 and all the rescuers,” he said. Caminero said they were still uncertain of the amount of damage and assessments were still being done. But he said some government buildings are now useless, including the local police office and the local

fire station. In Digos City, several buildings that survived the series of quakes in October had either collapsed or had suffered more damages. Mayor Josef Cagas said they were also trying to asses the damages. Across Davao del Sur and the nearby Davao Occidental, the provincial governments have declared the suspension of classes as aftershocks, some moderately strong, continued to be felt as of Monday. (PNA)

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quake, Padada Vice Mayor Francisco Guerrero said rescuers had detected “signs of life” from one of the three people trapped at the collapsed Southern Trade Shopping Center. Rescuers digging into the rubble of the threestory shopping store had received text messages from one of the trapped persons, he noted. “This trapped individual texted a friend, a rescuer, and told him he was still alive under that building,” Guerrero said. Guerrero said rescuers had brought in a backhoe equipment to dig into the rubble but was stymied by their lack of experience. “Our rescuers do not have the training and are ill-equipped to deal with an emergency like this,” Guerrero said. He said rescuers earlier rescued four people from the collapsed commercial building in front of the town market. Engineer Luke Cadoyas, Padada town disaster risk reduction and management officer, appealed for assistance from neighboring towns and national government agencies. He said another building, the two-story Canlas Commercial building, also collapsed due to the quake. A six-year-old girl identified as Cherbelchen Imgador died after she was hit by falling debris in Barangay Asinan, Matanao town, Davao del Sur. The Davao del Sur public information office said at least 14 people were hurt by the quake. (MindaNews, with a report from Froilan Gallardo in Cagayan de Oro City)

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MOTORING

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

GILBERT Y. CHAO - Motoring Editor

Toyota Motor Philippines President Bids Farewell at End of Four-year Term Mr. Satoru Suzuki recently bid farewell to members of the media as he concludes his fouryear term as President of local automotive giant Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP). President Suzukiâ€™s term lasted from January 2016 to December 2019, and was marked by a strong resurgence of local parts manufacturing, grassroots motorsports and environmental initiatives, as well as the introduction of key global The formal press models to the Philippine announcement of his market. departure was attended

by TMP Chairman Mr. Alfred V. Ty, who led the

See TOYOTA, page 23

Nissan Philippines Holds Service Personnel National Competition IN cultivating excellence in its aftersales services, Nissan in the Philippines held the Nissan Service Technician Excellence Competency (NISTEC) and Nissan Service Advisor Excellence Competency (NISAC) national competitions. Service technicians and advisors from Nissan dealerships around the country participated in the event. Nino Bryan Villafuerte from Nissan Cebu Central won the NISTEC national champion award, while Japhet Calabon from Nissan Bacolod won in the NISAC category. Both will take part in a regional competition in early 2020, representing the Philippines against

See NISSAN, page 23

Hino Unveils New Dealership in Butuan

(Front row, from left) Japhet Calabon, Nissan Bacolod Service Advisor and NISAC National Champion; Nino Bryan Villafuerte, Nissan Cebu-Central Service Technician and NISTEC Champion. (Back row, from left) \Monico Nazareno, Nissan Dumaguete Service Advisor; Zaldy Mari Caparas, Nissan Shaw Mandaluyong Service Advisor; Dennis Estrella, Nissan North EDSA Service Advisor; Fejun Abello, Nissan Isabela Service Advisor; Ericson Del Castillo, Nissan Philippines General Manager for Human Resources, General Affairs, and IS/IT; Argie Sagragao, Nissan Butuan Service Advisor; Fritz Jingco, Nissan Philippines Aftersales Manager for Services; Reynante Cortez, Nissan Cabanatuan Service Technician; Atsushi Najima, Nissan Philippines President and Managing Director; Kier Gabriel Ojenar, Nissan Commonwealth Service Technician; Rommel Perez, Nissan Iloilo Service Technician; Jayfort Santiago, Nissan Pasig City Service Technician; Billy Joe Burgos, Nissan Dasmarinas Service Technician.

HINO Motors Philippines (HMP), the exclusive distributor of Hino trucks and buses in the Philippines, stays true to its commitment to deliver Total Support to Filipinos all over the country with a new dealership in Butuan City. Right in the heart of Agusan del Norte, Hino Butuan is strategically located along the AH26 National Highway, which connects Butuan

City to other major cities of Northern Mindanao such as Iligan, Cagayan de Oro and Surigao. Hino Butuan will serve the regionâ€™s thriving industries by supplying its truck and bus needs. See HINO, page 23