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Magnitude 6.9 quake death toll in DavSur rises to 6 DAVAO DEL SUR - The death toll from Sunday’s magnitude 6.9 strong quake that hit Davao del Sur and its neighboring provinces has now reached to 6 with over twenty people injured and millions of damage to properties, government authorities reported. More dead bodies were retrieved by government and private rescuers as retrieval operations continued today in collapsed private buildings and government infrastructures. The tremblor that hit Southern Philippines Sunday at around 2:11pm has badly cracked many schools, a townhall, a store and a lot more private and government buildings, homes and roads. Fortunately, it reportedly spared cities that were badly hit in a string of quakes back in October, this year. In a joint press confer-

ence with Mayor Pedro Casimero Jr and fire bureau officials, it was reported that searchers and rescuers have pulled bodies of two women, ages 57 and 73 at a building that collapsed in Padada town, Davao del Sur. Rescuers also saw a dead body still trapped under the debris of said market building. It was a female corpse which was later identified as a certain Emily Gallogos by her immediate families. She was finally retrieved at 10:00 in the evening of December 16. The co-workers of Gallogos said that before she died she was able to text one of them and informed them she was traped inside a debris of hollow blocks and hard objects. Rescuers at the collapsed market building continued to look for a person who See DEATH, page 19

BEST IN CSR. SM City Cagayan de Oro manager Bernadeth Flores receives the award as Best in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) from Dante Sudaria, president/CEO of BusinessWeek Mindanao Corporation/Mindanao Daily News, during the 8th Mindanao Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs Awards held Friday at Luxe Hotel, Limketkai, Cagayan de Oro City. Also in photo is Ms. Ivy Guantero, public relation manager of SM Downtown Premiere and CDA Undersecretary and MDN columnist, Mr. Orlando Ravanera.

On government’s pronouncement not to pursue military camp construction on the announcement of Defense Secretary Delfin ILIGAN CITY -- Officials Lorenzana that the governand residents in Marawi ment will not pursue its City has expressed relief plan of constructing a new By DIVINA M. SUSON Correspondent

military camp in Barangay Kapantaran in Marawi City, if residents are against it. In an interview over Radyo Pilipinas, Lorenzana

said the government is open to the calls of the residents not to pursue the plan. “Pakinggan ko muna. See CAMP, page 5

Buses and other vehicles are having a hard time passing thru a mountainous road Sunday due to landslides.

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60 MOIST students receive SPES salaries CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- Some 60 students of the Misamis Oriental Institute of Science and Technology (MOIST) received on 10 December their salaries for the work rendered under the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Special Program for the Employment of Students (SPES). DOLE-X Misamis Oriental Provincial Field Office Chief Errol A. Natividad said a total of PhP 189,000.00 worth of salaries were released to the beneficiaries through money remittance center MLhuillier for work performed on 8 October until 19 November 2019. He thanked the Local Government Unit of Balingasag, through its Public Employment Service Office, for its continuing support and encouragement to the youth to be more productive workers in the community, as well as continue their education. He also emphasized that SPES as a mechanism for youth empowerment as

future members of the labor force of the country. SPES is one of the employment facilitation programs of DOLE which aims to help poor but deserving students pursue education. This offers work for a minimum period of 20 to 70 days during summer vacation and Christmas holidays. The compensation scheme is 60 percent from the implementer/employer and 40 percent salary share from the DOLE. The beneficiary’s salary is used to defray expenses for their educational needs basically for buying school supplies and paying tuition fees. “I highly recommend SPES program because it gave so much help on paying my tuition fees and school expenses. Our family really cannot afford to pay for my studies since my father is the only one who sustains our daily needs,” said Regie Magtrayo, a student- Student-beneficiaries of Misamis Oriental Institute of Science & Technology (MOIST) claim their KPTN/reference beneficiary for two years. number for MLhuillier transaction together with DOLE Staff Ms. Joanne V. Amora (right) during the release of SPES Magt rayo is now a salaries on 10 December 2019 at the Misamis Oriental Institute of Science & Technology (MOIST, Balingasag, MisaSee STUDENTS, page 18

mis Oriental. (DOLE-X Mis. Or. PFO)

2,000 kids in Bukidnon receive gifts

IMPASUGONG, Bukidnon -- Two thousand children from different schools in Bukidnon received early Christmas gifts from GMA Kapuso Foundation Inc., Department of Education (DepEd), and the 8th Infantry Battalion (IB), 4th Infantry Division, Philippine Army, on November 26-December 15, 2019.

With the theme “Give a Gift, Alay sa Batang Pinoy,” the gift-giving activity targeted nursery to grade 6 pupils in 17 far-flung elementary schools identified by the DepEd and Philippine Army as conflict-affected areas. The children were given packages containing toys, personal hygiene kits,

canned goods, and other food products. Children from the Indigenous People schools in Malaybalay City and the municipalities of Impasugong, Malitbog, and Cabanglasan were also included as recipients of the gift-giving. Tina Dungca, GMA Kapuso Foundation Inc.

Bukidnon coordinator said the activity is their way of creating an impact on the children and parents to let them feel that no one should be left behind. This draws some smiles in everyone’s faces especially the children. Dungca also expressed her gratitude to the Philippine Army for the undying support of their program. “My gratitude to the 8th IB for assisting us especially in arranging the safe movements and providing security, the areas are far that we can only cater at least two schools in a day,” she said. Lieutenant Colonel Ronald Illana, the commanding officer of the 8th IB who personally joined in the distribution commended and expressed his heartfelt appreciation to the foundation and the DepEd for the successful conduct of the activity. See KIDS, page 9

DA introduces Halal program to Iligan City residents ILIGAN CITY -- Together with the office of Congressman Frederick W. Siao, the Department of Agriculture (DA) presented its Halal Food Industry Development Program to entrepreneurs, students, teachers, and Maranao residents of Iligan City during the Halal Investment Forum, December 11 at the BFF Training Center, Barangay Luinab, here. The Halal program aims to develop a globally competitive Philippine Halal agri-fishery sector by increasing production and market access of Halal agrifishery products. The legal basis of the program is Republic Act 10817 or the Philippine Halal Export Development and Promotion Act, which instituted the Philippine Halal Export Development and Promotion Program and created the Philippine Halal Export Development

and Promotion Board, the program’s policy-making and implementing body. The DA’s program has several components, including increasing public awareness on Halal; capacitating stakeholders through trainings, technology demonstrations, and information dissemination; promotion of Halal standards; establishment of a Halal hub; and providing linkages with other countries for technology transfers and skills. DA Halal Focal Person Cheddy V. Ansale said it would be good to have a Halal hub established in Iligan city. “Sa Region 10, wala pa ta’y Halal hub or facility na certified Halal (In Region 10, we still have no Halal hub or any Halal-certified facility). Kung duna gyud need sa isa ka area or LGU (If an area or LGU needs one), we might as well propose it to See RESIDENTS, page 9

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Caraga corn production up in 1H 2019: DA By ALEXANDER LOPEZ

MOPH-Gingoog, gidayeg sa maayong serbisyo PIPILA ka dangan nangandoy nga mopapili pagka-gobernador sa Misamis Oriental kay kono napasagdan ang serbisyong medikal sa katawhan ubos sa liderato ni Gobernador Bambi Emano. Apan sukwahi kini sa kasinatian ni Helen Casador-Tanasas, ang pulidong serbisyo sa Misamis Oriental Provincial Hospital (MOPH) maoy nagluwas sa iyang bana gikan sa gilusapang kamatayon. Wala mapugngan ni Helen Casador-Tanasas ang iyang kalipay nga naluwas intawon ang kinabuhi sa iyang minahal. Gani, mao ra kono og naa siya sa pribadong tambalanan, gumikan sa hilabihan ka paspas ug pulido nga serbisyo sa mga doctor ug nurses. Ania ang full account sa iyang post sa social media nga Facebook.com: “Last Sunday while waiting for dinner at home, Daniel called to inform me he had an accident somewhere in Sangalan. He assured me however that he was ok and told me to meet him at Lipunan hospital. When I saw him at the hospital, I was a bit shocked to see a very swollen and blooded face. For sure he was not ok. The CDRRM personnel who rescued him was very kind enough to transport us from Lipunan hospital to Sanitarium to MOPH (Emergency Hospital). He was not admitted from the 2 former hospitals due to the fully occupied rooms, he was not even given first aid. Leaving without a choice, we went to MOPH (I didn’t want us to go there because I often heard bad tales of experiences from former patients). On the contrary when we arrived there, he was immediately attended to by 2 doctors. We were accomodated with respect and kindness by everyone in the ER. Xray and stitches, were done very quickly. All hospital personnel acted with a sense of urgency in responding to our needs. I felt like we were in a private hospital. Even the day after when we were very late for the ATS injection, we were being ushered from one department to another to catch up for the almost close/cut off time. I felt the urge to share this experience to thank the Misamis Oriental Provincial Hospital (MOPH) doctors, nurses and aides on duty last Sunday and Monday (I do not know anyone of them) for a job well done. They deserve to be commended for an efficient service.” Pipila sa mga comments sa nasangpit nga post, nagkanayon: Lorrene Jagonos: Our government is in shape and is

working for us Dalton Mapeh: Thank you maam and sir for life Pinky B. Catiil: Thank you for appreciating the kind of service we have maam in Mis. Or.PH Gingoog. Look Doc Ben Johnson Villanueva Joy Cirunay Mangubat: That is very true. i can attest how our public hospital now is very much better than any hospitals here in Gingoog. Not to mention, naay hospital nga mangatulog ang nurses on duty. Jocel Bernados: Yes thats really true. Kamao jud na sila... I had nad experience with sanitarium hospital when i met ang accident... The wound was not cured for seven days.. I decided to refer it to Dr. Babanto of MOPH... Thanks to Dr. Babanto and the attending nurses.,. Just believe in them, they are great and deserved to be appreciated... Fe Estrel: Bisan sila Dra. Micmic ug Dra Shiela tua mare Helen. Ingon pa ni Dra Micmic sa ako grabe ka bc sila last sunday kay daghan accidents wala siyay tulog. Nagkatulugâ siya sa among byahe going here in siargao. Ben Johnson Villanueva: Thank you po for appreciation Delilah Ravidas: Yes ma’am before. Na nahitabo ipasa dayon. Ka da lain but not Kay new. Na Ang Director or chief of Hospital no other. Than Doctor John Villanueva Apolinario Peligrino: get well soon pre... nice observation about the services of MOPH....depende ra gyud sa head. CONGRATS MOPH. Herbert Yamit: Daghan jud na ngb ingun nga nindot na ang MOPH ginhoog dahil nice ilang Chief dha. Nice Job Dr. Ben Johnson Villanueva.. ikaw na jud ikaw na the BEST ka doc. Dhang Lerios: Abtik jud na c doc Ben Johnson Villanueva ky cya man ang niagi nga chief of hospital sa balingasag. Mao ni ang nagpamatuod nga wala magtanga o magpasagad si Gobernador Bambi Emano sa iyang pangatungdanan. Kung duna man ugaling moingon nga wala giatiman ang walo ka balay tambalanan sa Misamis Oriental, apan pipila lang. Apan, mas daghan ang nagpamatuod sa katarong ug kaligdong sa pamunuan ni Gobernador Emano nga bisan siya dili na kinahanglan magkinapayas pa. Wala pay gi-istorya, naglihok na. Kay matud pa’s gobernador, wala na siyay panahon motumpang sa mga pagpangdaut kaniya nga sugo sa pamulitika sa iyang mga kaatbang, basin hinuon og mahurot lamang ang iyang oras sa walay hinungdan.

BUTUAN CITY -- Effective interventions and the provision of support programs are seen as the main factors to the increased corn production in Caraga Region during the first six months of this year, an official of the Department of Agriculture-13 (DA-13) said. DA-13 Corn Coordinator Melody Guimary told Philippine News Agency on

Tuesday that interventions made by the agency include the provision of quality seeds and post-harvest facilities to corn farmers in the area. The over-all corn production (white and yellow corn) in Caraga Region from January to June this year was recorded at 42,002 metric tons (MT), or 80.24 percent higher compared to 33,704 MT recorded in the same period last year.

Areas devoted to corn farming also increased in the two quarters this year with a total land area of 11,218 hectares compared to 9,265 hectares in the same period last year. Increased production of yellow corn was also noted during the period compared to white corn, Guimary said, noting that a total of 24,998 MT of yellow corn were harvested from January to June this year in the region

compared to 18,000 MT for the same period last year. White corn production during the period was recorded at 17,004 MT compared to 15,705 MT last year. Data showed that more areas in the region are devoted to white corn. Area planted to white corn was 6,247 hectares during the period compared to 5,704 hectares in 2018, while areas planted to yellow corn See CORN, page 19

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Food Cost and the 40 Thieves

ONCE food service operators realize that the products they sell gave two (2) perishable time tables – perishable in its raw state and perishable oin its processed state they begin to understand some of its complexities. Have listed below are “ 40 thieves” or causes of high food cost. There are many more, some of which will not apply to all restaurants because of operating differences. Purchasing • Purchasing for too high a cost – no bid system to get best price • Buying from only 1 or 2 vendors – no competition for best price • Purchasing more than needed • No detailed Specifica-

tions – quality, weight, type • No purchasing budget • No audit of invoices and payments • Too many vendors Receiving • Theft by receiving personnel • No system for issuing/ tracking credits • No system for checking in orders o Billed for items not received o Invoiced weights different than received weights o Shipped & billed for items not ordered • Lack of facilities and/ or scales • Perishable foods left out of proper storage Storage • Foods improperly placed in storage

• Storage at wrong temperatures and humidity • No daily inspection & rotation of stored goods • Unorganized storage areas • No physical inventory system • Lack of single responsibility for food storage • No control or record of foods issued from the storeroom • Storage areas not secured • Theft Preparation • Excessive trim on vegetables, seafood & meats • No check on raw yields • No secondary usage of trim items Production • OVER production!!! • Improper cooking

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method • Cooking at the incorrect temperature – excess shrinkage • Cooking or holding products for too long a period of time – poor batch firing • Not using food production schedules or Prep Sheets • Not using/following standard recipes • No waste log used for items thrown out Service • No standard portion size See FOOD, page 19

Kim’s Dream

Cooperatives Advancing Social Transformation

I remember the strong call by His Holiness Pope Francis challenging everyone, at all levels of society, to reject every form of corruption which diverted resources from the poor. Noting the urgent need for social transformation, he said, “It bids us to break the bonds of injustice and oppression, which give rise to glaring and scandalous, social inequalities.” In a country run economically by a few oligarchs, our beloved President is correct in being a countervailing force to the excesses of corporations that are enjoying so much rakings at the expense of the poor. That is especially true to water which is a means to life as no one can live without water and therefore must not be a means to make money. That is also true

to electricity as cartel is putting these utilities under their absolute control to have tremendous profit at the expense of the consumers. The so-called Electric Cooperatives which are only cooperatives in name have perpetuated tremendous social injustice in the life of some 11 million memberconsumer-owners (MCOs) who have already paid some 500 billion pesos as their capital shares for more than 50 years in their monthly billings in the form of reinvestment and amortization of loans, yet until now are not recognized. The cooperatives whose reason for being is to promote social justice and equity in a country where only a few elite are in control of the resources and utilities, are now standing to that call. Indeed, it is very scandal-

ous to have only 50 families pocketing 70% of the Gross Domestic Products as what happened 7 years ago. It is very scandalous to see farmers whose farms are producing food, yet their dining tables fall short of it. It is scandalous where the workers are producing the wealth of the nation, yet, they are living in utmost poverty. It is indeed scandalous when the coconut farmers are poorest in a coconut industry that rakes billions for a few. It is scandalous when our Indigenous People who once upon a time owned the vast tracts of lands but now are land poor, in fact, the IPs are now the poorest of the poor and 70% of the recruits of the Left for armed struggle come from them. It is very scandalous when the 11 million MCOs

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of the so-called Electric Cooperatives whose total capital shares have reached more than 500 billion pesos are living in poverty because they are deprived of their ownership. It is scandalous that this country, agricultural as it is, doesn’t have food security and rice sufficiency despite years of brandishing all kinds of modern agricultural technologies. How painful it is to see hungry children amidst the bounty of the land, producing high value crops to feed the consumerist lifestyle of the people in the Northern Countries of the world. Don’t you know that the annual income of Mr. Henry Sy of SM is about 430 billion See COOPERATIVES, page 19

Unruffled

Time to open pandora’s box IN a surprise move, Malacanang has announced it’s about time to investigate the franchise granted to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). That said, the Movement for Brown out Free Mindanao is now urging the Senate for the revocation of China’s 40 percent stake in the the country’s lone power transmission facility. In a recent Senate budget hearing, the Department of Energy (DOE) has confirmed that the State Grid Corporation of China can switch off power grid remotely with devastating effect on the country’s national security.

Reports revealed that the State Grid of China allegedly changed portions of National Grid Corporation of the Philippines’ (NGCP) system instructions into Chinese and allowed Chinese nationals to operate the transmission system - freely and with gusto! If the State Grid of China will go berserk, and would want to jeopardize the country’s economy, it will just have to switch off the entire transmission facilities from Luzon to Visayas and Mindanao. This scenario is not farfetched because State Grid of China has a technical staff embedded at the very nerve of the transmission

grid. Helpless as it were, what the DOE has been doing through the years is just applying the ‘wait and see’ security measures — monitor and record from a distance China’s stake in the country’s vital power infrastructure. The entry of foreign partner into the country’s energy sector, in this case the power transmission facility was a product of shortsightedness on the part of lawmakers who penned the RA 9316 otherwise known as the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001 and RA 9511, granting franchise to NGCP, a consortium of Filipino and Chinese power

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players. For whatever reason, NGCP has again justified its existence by setting aside fears that its business alliance and technical partner State Grid of China would shut down the country’s transmission highway. But Malacanang is loud and clear: it’s not about business, it’s all about the national security of the state. (ruffy44_ph2000@ yahoo.com)

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BUTUAN CITY – A total of 3,268 workers in private companies in the Caraga Region were regularized for the year 2019, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE-13) reported. In a year-end press briefing on Monday (December 16), DOLE-13 Regional Director Chona Mantilla said the regularization of workers particularly in the private sector is among the priorities of the agency in the region for the year. Mantilla said that from the year 2016 until 2019, a total of 15,179 workers from private companies were already regularized. “Most of the cases of regularization are voluntary, which means the employers themselves push to regularize their employees,” she said. For this year, DOLE-13 targeted to inspect 1,210 establishments as mandated by the agency but they can exceed up to 1,268 establish-

ments this year, Mantilla added. The inspection of establishments, she said, also covered around 33,000 workers in Caraga Region. Mantilla also reported of 79.83 percent compliance rate this year on minimum wage among the establishments in Caraga Region which is higher than the 76 percent compliance recorded last year. At the briefing, records presented by the Regional Tripartite Wage Productivity Board (RTWPB-13) showed the minimum wage in the region is set at PHP305 daily as per Wage Order No. RXIII-16 issued on May 1 this year. The wage for domestic workers for this year also increased to PHP3,500 per month in cities and first-class municipalities and P3,000 per month in other municipalities based on Wage Order No. RTWPB-13-DW-02, the report of RTWPB-13 added. (PNA)

the MAA to perform their Friday prayer for the first time since the siege. Marawi-based civic groups Saksi Radio Forum and Ranao Confederation for Peace organized the prayer that aimed to ask Allah that the government would reconsider the construction of the camp.

The prayer was followed by gathering of signatures from residents as petition asking Duterte to halt the plan. The petition, which has around 200,000 signatures, was brought to Malacañang on November 15 according to Najer Alnor, the secretary of Saksi Radio Forum.

By ALEXANDER LOPEZ

WORKERS’ WELFARE. Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE-13) Regional Director Chona Mantilla reports the regularization of 3,268 workers in private companies in Caraga Region in 2019 during a press briefing held in Butuan City on Monday (Dec. 16, 2019). Mantilla also reported of 79.83 percent compliance rate this year on minimum wage among the establishments in Caraga Region, which is higher than the 76 percent compliance recorded last year. (PNA photo by Alexander Lopez)

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Kung talagang ayaw nila h i n d i n a m i n ipipi l it , mag ha hanap k am i ng ibang lugar sa Marawi City. Wala tayong problema diyan. Open sa panawagan kung ayaw nila,” Lorenzana said. He added: “Alam po namin na naghihirap kayo dahil nasira ang mga tahanan ninyo pero hindi tayo ura-uradang makapag pagawa ng mga bahay dahil meron pang hinahanap na bomba na hindi napaputok noong kasagsagan ng Marawi siege.” Marawi Mayor Majul Gandamra said it is good to hear Lorenzana’s pronouncement because it shows that the national government is mindful of the sentiment and clamor of the people. “We are thankful that our President respects and has high regard to the sensitivities of our Maranao people,” Gandamra said. In October 20 this year, Gandamra wrote to President Duterte to request for the relocation of the area where the military camp is to be constructed “on a strategic position that will not necessarily encroach or invade the privacy of the populace and simultaneously, recognize historical sites with heritage value”. In the letter, Gandamra expressed grattitude and commend the national government for the efforts on the rehabilitation program after the city was destroyed in a five-month siege in 2017. Gandamra said the city government unit of Marawi do not object the intention of the national government to enhance security measures in the city through measures such as the construction of

military camp to “prevent the resurgence of violent extremism and other forms of terror criminality”. Howe ver, Gandamra said, the LGU has to send to the President the sentiments of the people especially the owners of the land where the camp is proposed to be built where these owners consider the area a part of their holistic identity as natives of Marawi. “In fact, the location within the said site is the original location of the old Marawi City Hall, a building which is considered by historians as a tangible cultural heritage of the Islamic City of Marawi,” Gandamra said. Sensitive response Z ia Alonto Adiong describes Lorenzana as sensitive to the nature of the call of the residents because “he is from Mindanao and he knows the culture”. “This is not the first time he showed magnanimity of character. At the heights of the Marawi siege, he was the first national official who came down to the evacuation centers in Iligan City and talked with the IDPs (internally displaced persons) and truly listened to them,”

Adiong, a member of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA), said. In November, the BTA adopted a resolution of the Provincial Government of Lanao del Sur, “appealing to President Rodrigo not to proceed with the setting up of additional military camp inside the most affected area in Marawi”. “The resolution will also be part of the discussion during the 1st Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) between the Bangsamoro Transition Authority and the Central Government,” Adiong said. In November 15, Duterte signed Memorandum Order (MO) No. 41 laying down members the Technical Working Group (TWG) to study the establishment of the camp. The MO lays down members of the T WG along with its powers and functions. Members of the TWG include the Department of National Defense, Office of the Executive Secretary, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Land Registration Authority, Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development and Department of the Interior and Local Government.

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BPI Family Savings Bank bond offering raises P9.6B MANILA -- BPI Family Savings Bank (BFSB) issued PHP 9.60 billion of bonds and listed them Tuesday on the Philippine Dealing & Exchange Corp. (PDEx). The bonds, which can now be traded in PDEx, are more than four times oversubscribed and represent BFSB’s first ever foray into the capital markets. The bank attributed this to robust demand from both institutional investors as well as retail clients. The proceeds from the issuance will support BFSB’s drive to diversify its inves-

tor base and fund its asset expansion, particularly loan growth, digitalization initiatives, and general corporate purposes. “BFSB has always been committed to help Filipino families achieve their dreams sooner, rather than later. We set the bonds at a comparatively low initial investment price and increments so that more Filipinos can gain from this investment instrument,” BFSB President Maria Cristina Go said. BFSB, the wholly owned thrift bank and consumer

lending arm of the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), priced its maiden bond issuance on Nov. 21, 2019, at 4.30 percent per

annum, with an initial issue size of PHP2 billion. Its offer period began on Nov. 25, 2019, and was cut

MANILA -- Philippines’ most-used currency denomination, PHP20, now has its coin version and the existing PHP20 bills are estimated to be out of circulation by 2021. In a briefing Tuesday, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin Diokno said minting the coin is cost-effective than printing the bill since the former lasts for about 10 to 15 years compared to the about six-month life span of the paper bill. He said production cost for the bill is about PHP2 apiece while it is PHP10 per piece for the coin. The two-toned PHP20 coin, which is now the highest denomination among the new generation coin (NGC) series, still have the major

elements of its banknote version, such as the features of Manuel L. Quezon, the Philippine commonwealth’s first president on one side, and the BSP logo and the

Malacanang Palace, at the other side. Also launched during the event is the enhanced PHP5 coin, which now has nine sides that will help

people easily differentiate it among the NGC coins. During the same briefing, BSP Senior Assistant Governor Dahlia Luna said the

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APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate AIRCON TAXI SERVICE on the line; CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO ANY POINT IN REGION 10 and vice versa with the use of ONE (1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 8, 2020, at 2;30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) days prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO,Regional Director,LTFRB-Region X, this 3RD day of December 2019 at Cagayan de Oro City,Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience with to operate AIRCON TAXI SERVICE on the line; CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO ANY POINT IN POINT IN REGION 10 and vice versa with the use of ONE(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 8, 2020 at 2;30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X,this 3RD day of December 2019 at Cagayan de Oro City Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience with Consolidation of Case/s to operate AIRCON TAXI SERVICE on the line ;CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO ANY POINT IN REGION 10 and vice versa with the use of ONE (1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 8, 2020 at 2;30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) days prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of of local circulation. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO,Regional Director,LTFRB-Region X, this 3rd day of December 2019 at Cagayan de Oro City,Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate AIRCON TAXI SERVICE on the line; CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO ANY POINT IN REGION X and vice versa with the use of ONE(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 8, 2020 at 2;30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X,this 3RD day of December 2019 at Cagayan de Oro City Philippines.

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BSP launches P20 coin, enhances P5 coin By JOANN VILLANUEVA

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6 Fostering innovation and creativity, furthering MSME growth By JAMIE JOIE MALINGAN

THE 2019 GII is an annual ranking of countries in terms of their economies and innovation inputs, ouputs, and environment. Although the Philippines has improved its innovation performance to rank 54 of 129 countries, the 2019 GII Report showed that the country still lagged behind in terms of ease of starting a business, ease of getting credit, expenditure on education, and global research and development (R&D) companies. The Philippine Innovation Act (RA 11293) Innovation has always been among the necessary tools for businesses and thus, economies to thrive. Countries with rich economies have invested a lot in discovering new products, services and processes. On April 17, 2019, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte signed Republic Act 11293 or the Philippine Innovation Act which puts forward the support to innovation, especially for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), as a driver for sustainable and inclusive development. The Philippine Innovation Act, which is expected to be implemented by January 2020, provides for a broader view of innovation and strategies, whether it be on product, process, organization, and policy, to increase productivity and public welfare. The Act is an initiative of the government to foster creativity and innovation, explained Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)Cordillera Director Myrna Pablo during the Regional Consultation on the Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 11293 in Baguio City. “The MSME sector needs

to innovate. Innovate and be creative so that they can be at par with other countries who improve their products regularly,” Pablo said. Under the Act, there will be a National Innovation Council (NIC) chaired by the President with concerned government agencies and representatives from the business, MSME, academic, and scientific sectors as members. NIC will lead the development of innovation goals, priorities, and strategies said National Economic Development Authority-Trade, Services, and Industry Staff Assistant Director Richard Emerson Ballester. Boosting the entrepreneurial culture One of the factors in fostering innovations among MSMEs is creating an environment that allows for entrepreneurs to think of new ideas, discover opportunities, and participate in both the local and global markets. The business start-up and innovation development program under the innovation act helps small entrepreneurs to find and start their own businesses and improve their products. This start-up and innovation program will provide coaching, mentoring, technology extension, and standardsetting, among others. Innovation centers and business incubators will also be established to encourage collaboration between the academe, big and small businesses, and research institutions towards innovating products for the market. “There has to be a way for us to improve ideas, designs, and execution and this can be easily given to life by, for example the SLU Fabrication Laboratory to prototype ideas,” said Pablo. See GROWTH, page 18

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7 DOLE to employers: Give Phoenix converts one of biggest 13th month pay on time taxi fleets in Iloilo to auto LPG

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THE labor department renewed calls for private sector employers to release the 13th-month pay of workers not later than December 24. Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III echoed the reminder as DOLE is swamped with inquiries and complaints on the payment of workers mandatory 13th month benefit. “We call on our private sector employers to give the 13th-month pay of their rank and file employees on or before December 24,” Bello said. He added: “They are entitled to this benefit, regardless of the nature of their employment and irrespective of the methods by which their wages are paid, provided they worked for at least one month during the calendar year.” The 13th-month pay is a mandatory benefit provided to employees pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 851. It is defined to mean one-twelfth (1/12) of the basic salary of an employee within a calendar year. The basic salary includes all remunerations or earnings paid by an employer to an employee for services rendered, but may not include cost-ofliving allowances (COLA),

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profit-sharing payments, cash equivalents of unused vacation and sick leave credits, overtime pay, premium pay, night shift differential pay, holiday pay, and all allowances and monetary benefits which are not considered, or integrated as part of the regular or basic salary of the employee. Bello also said an employee who has resigned or whose ser vices are terminated at any time before the payment of the thirteenth-month salary is entitled to this monetary benefit. The amount is in proportion to the length of time the employee has worked during the year. Thus, the 13th-month pay is computed from the time the employee has started working during the calendar year up to the time of his or her resignation or termination from service. Employers are also duty-bound to report their compliance with this general labor standard. The Labor Code provides that every covered employer is required to make a report of compliance with the law to the nearest DOLE regional office not later than January 15 of each year./aldm

Phoenix LPG Philippines, Inc., a subsidiary company of Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, Inc. (Phoenix), engaged in the selling and distribution of LPG products and services, is converting over 200 registered fuelpowered vehicles operating all over Iloilo City and nearby provinces to auto gas-powered cars after the company signed a conversion deal with GDR Taxi, which has one of the biggest taxi fleets in the region. Aiming to provide a cleaner and affordable alternative to fuel, Phoenix LPG partnered with Clean Vehicle Solutions Limited (CLEVA)—a Hong Kongbased company that specializes in fuel delivery, installation, and maintenance of LPG equipment—to use its Prins Technology for the auto LPG conversion project with GDR Taxi. Phoenix has, so far, converted 48 out of the 215 GDR taxi units into auto LPG-powered vehicles and is expected to complete the project by the first quarter

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The collaboration between Phoenix Petroleum and CLEVA aims to provide fleet operators with a quality auto LPG product and world-class converter technology, producing a better and more rewarding business operation. The company is also set to expand its auto LPG conversion project to other key cities in the country in the coming year.

agencies in the expanded MOU between government agencies signed last year during the Inclusive Innovation Conference 2018. The DTI, DOLE and TESDA will be cooperating on the innovation initiatives agreement, specifically on HR Development, reskilling, and upskilling of workforce. Aside from DTI, the other MOU signatories from last year include DOST, NEDA, DEPED, CHED, DICT, and DA. Signing the MOU for the three government agencies were DOLE Secretary Sil-

vestre Bello III for DOLE, Secretary Isidro Lapeña for TESDA, and Secretary Ramon Lopez for DTI. The second MOU, on the other hand, is an agreement of cooperation specifically between DTI and Siemens, which would provide assistance to DTI in advancing 4IR initiatives in the country. Both parties agreed to closely collaborate in creating an Industry 4.0 roadmap that is geared towards ushering the manufacturing industry and the Philippines towards the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The

MOU signatories were Mr. Raimund Klein representing Siemens ASEAN and Undersecretary Rafaelita Aldaba for DTI. DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez welcomed this development as he said, “with these (MOU signings), we hope we can revitalize the manufacturing sector.” “This is the sector that can bring in more jobs for the Filipinos, helping achieve the vision of our President in having more Filipinos live more comfortable lives.” DTI Undersecretary See WORKERS, page 18

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APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Issuance of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TH TRUCK SERVICE on the line ; WITHIN THE PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN THE ISLAND OF MINDANAO,ACCESSIBLE TO MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC and vice versa with the use of THREE (3)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 8, 2020, at 2;30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) days prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO,Regional Director,LTFRB-Region X, this 3RD day of December 2019 at Cagayan de Oro City,Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Issuance of a Certificate of Public Convenience with to operate TH FREIGHT SERVICE on the line ; WITHIN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN REIGION X, ACCESSIBLE TO MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC and vice versa with the use of ONE(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 8, 2020 at 2;30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X,this 3RD day of December 2019 at Cagayan de Oro City Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Issuance of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TH FREIGHT SERVICE on the line ;WITHIN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN MINDANAO,ACCESSIBLE TO MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC and vice versa with the use of SIX (6)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 8, 2020 at 2;30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) days prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO,Regional Director,LTFRB-Region X, this 3rd day of December 2019 at Cagayan de Oro City,Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate AIRCON TAXI SERVICE on the route ;CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO ANY POINT IN REGION X and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 8,2020 at 2;30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X,this 9TH day of December 2019 at Cagayan de Oro City Philippines.

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

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APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate AIRCON TAXI SERVICE on the line; CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO ANY POINT IN REGION X and vice versa with the use of ONE (1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 8, 2020, at 2;30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) days prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO,Regional Director,LTFRB-Region X, this 3RD day of December 2019 at Cagayan de Oro City,Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Issuance of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate SCHOOL SERVICE on the line ; ANY POINT IN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AND FROM STARLAND INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, INC. and vice versa with the use of ONE(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 8, 2020 at 2;30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X,this 3RD day of December 2019 at Cagayan de Oro City Philippines.

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is more affordable, readily available, and portable, auto LPG is the most viable and credible alternative to the conventional fuels we use today,” Phoenix Petroleum Chief Operating Officer Henry Albert Fadullon said. Aside from the conversion kit, Phoenix also provides spare parts, product warranty, and technical training and support to GDR Taxi.

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of 2020. These taxis are the pilot batch of the auto LPG conversion project of Phoenix LPG using the new technology. “To complement our credible and efficient Phoenix SUPER LPG for home cooking, we are extending our brand’s offering to motorists through Phoenix Auto LPG, our very own clean-burning and highoctane green fuel. Since it

Preparing workers and industries for future production

THE Trade Department recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with two other government agencies, in a move to gain the momentum of preparing the labor sector for future production requirements in the manufacturing industry in light of Industry 4.0. At the recently concluded Manufacturing Summit 2019, not one, but two formal MOU signings were made. The first MOU was From left to right TESDA Secretary Isidro Lapeña, DOLE between DTI, DOLE, and Secretary Silvestre Bello, III, DTI Secretary Ramon M. TESDA, which formally Lopez, DTI Undersecretary Rafaelita Aldaba. included the latter two Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

Phoenix LPG, in partnership with CLEVA, started the auto LPG conversion of over 200 GDR taxi cars using the latter’s PRINS technology.

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Davao Light holds consumer forum in Panabo City DAVAO Light & Power Co., Inc. in partnership with the City Government of Panabo conducted a Consumer Forum dubbed as KuryenTalks to its stakeholders in Panabo City last December 9, 2019 at the Davao Light Panabo Branch Office. Present during the consumer forum were members of the Panabo City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (PCCCII), Rotary Club of Central Panabo (RCCP), Panabo City Investment Promotion Center and Panabo City LGU office. Panabo City Councilor Dizon Namuag, and the presidents of PCCCII and RCCP Reynaldo Gulane and Bobby Galo, respectively, also graced the event. One of the topics discussed during the forum was Safety and Energy Conservation Tips on Liquid Fuels and LPG. Nilo Geroche, Director of the Department of Energy Mindanao Field Office, gave the presentation. SF02 Aldrenilo Quimintan of Panabo City Bureau of Fire Protection also gave a talk on the Revised IRR of RA 9514 of 2008. This was followed by Brian Delusa of the City Investment See FORUM, page 18

DSWD responds to quake-affected families in Davao Sur 445 Julio Pacana Street, Puntod Cagayan de Oro City Tel. Nos. 856-8987, 856-8988

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES) CWITY OF CAGAYAN DE ORO….) S.S AFFIDAVIT OF DEVELOPER I, Mr. Noel A. Tan, of legal age, married, Filipino, with office address located at 445 Julio Pacana st., Puntod, Cagyan de Oro City, after having been duly sworn in accordance with law, do hereby depose and decide that: That I am the Vice President for Operations and the authorized representative of Liberty Land Corporation, a domestic corporation with SEC Certificate of Registration No. A-S092-3093, issued on May 08, 1992 and with principal office address at 445 Julio Pacana st., Puntod, Cagayan de Oro City. This company is the developer of SOUTHPOINT 1 Located at Upper, Palalan, Lumbia, Cagayan de Oro City and as part of the development, a contract for line extension was entered into with CEPALCO for the latter to extends its lines and facilities to the said subdivision., The total cost of the electrical line facilities for this project advanced by the company is ONE MILLION TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY FIVE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED EIGHT PESOS & 35/100 ONLY (Php 1,285,308.35), and hereby attest that this cost is NOT incorporated in the purchase price of each residential lot/unit that will be paid by subdivision lot/unit buyers; I and the company have caused the publication of an announcement informing the public that the above total cost of the electrical line facilities funded by the company is not incorporated in the purchase price of the sold properties as evidenced by the Affidavit of Publication submitted to CEPALCO.

I hereby attest that the company owns the money that was advanced to CEPALCO.

This Affidavit is not intended to evade the provision of the ERC’s Amended Distribution and Open Access Rules Regarding to payment to subdivision lot/unit buyers of the refunds from electrical line extension advanced by the developer, but is made truthfully and I am fully aware that I could be liable for any perjury for any untruthful statements in this affidavit. I am authorized to represent the company in excuting this Affidavit as per Certificate of Board Resolution No. 05-19-2017-001 dated May 22, 2017, excuted before Notary Public Atty. Rosalie Grace M. Escoba, denominated as Doc. No. 189; Page No. 38; Book No. 16; Series of 2017, in Cagayan de Oro City. In witness whereof, I have hereunto affixed my signature this 13th day of December, 2019, in ___________.

MDN: Dec 18 & 25, 2019

DAVAO DEL SUR – The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office XI has provided a total of P1,178,643.65 worth of assistance comprising of 1,145 family food packs, 1,200 laminated sacks, and eight family tents to the affected families of the magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Matanao, Padada, and

Digos City as of 12 noon of December 16. The department has also established its satellite operation center at the Provincial Capitol Compound to monitor the status of the internally displaced persons (IDPs) and has deployed members of its quick response team to conduct relief operations in the

severely affected areas. The Disaster Response and Management Division is also expecting the opening of additional evacuation centers in the already hardhit areas of the previous series of earthquakes and the deployment of additional camp managers from the field staff on the holidays. Assessment and valida-

tion of the affected families and individuals is still on going and the department has coordinated with the local government units for the provision and delivery of the families’ immediate needs. A total of 10,775 family food packs (FFPs) amounting to P4,270,886.37, food See FAMILIES, page 18

Strong quake leaves big cracks in Davao buildings By CHE PALICTE

DAVAO CITY -- The 6.9 magnitude earthquake which hit the city and many areas in Southern Mindanao on Sunday afternoon have caused major cracks in various buildings in the city, the Davao City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) reported on Monday. Based on initial findings, the CDRRMO said major cracks were found in some RESCUE OPERATIONS. The city government of Davao has sent 60 personnel to Pa- schools and establishments dada, Davao del Sur, to help in the search and rescue operations, particularly in the in the city. As a result, it said collapsed three-story South Green Marketing building. In photo are members of the team at their command center near the collapsed commercial building. (Photo courtesy the city government had stepped up its assessment of M aymay B enedicto ) on the structural integrity of buildings following Sunday’s earthquake. Acting Mayor Sebastian Duterte already suspended classes on Monday for the safety of the school pupils and to give government engineers and building managers of private buildings to assess their facilities. A preemptive evacuation of families in heavilyaffected and landslide-prone areas in Marilog and Maa in this city were also conducted. See CRACKS, page 19

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the central office or Halal program,” she said. “Amo ning gi-target nga dinhi gyud sa Iligan ang ipropose nato nga Halal hub kay naa dinhi ang demand. Naa dinhi ang buyers and Halal consumers,” she added. (We are targeting Iligan City as the location of the proposed Halal hub because the demand exists here. Here is where the buyers and Halal consumers are.) She discouraged businesses from making Halal claims about their products when they have not been certified by legitimate bodies. “Production gyud ta magsugod. Dili pwede magbutang lang ta sa atong restaurant ug produkto ug Halal-certified kung ang ang

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imong produkto gikan sa pagpadako, pagtanum dili diay Halal-certified. Sama sa manok, muingon ka nga Halal imong lechon manok, pero ang gipakaon diay sa manok, dili Halal. Imong poultry, dili Halal. Dapat naa gyud ta gi-follow na Halal standards.” (We should start at the production stage. We shouldn’t put Halal-certified labels on our restaurant or products if our products are not Halal-certified even from the production stage. For instance, you claim that your chicken products are Halal, but the chickens were not fed Halal food; your poultry is not Halal. We should strictly follow Halal standards.) She added that organic farming practitioners can easily transition into Halal.

EXTRA-JUDICIAL PARTITION OF ESTATE AMONG THE HEIRS OF NESTOR J. DAING, SR. That the late of NESTOR J. DAING, SR. who died intestate on MAY 17, 2000, at Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental; that the deceased left no will and no known debts which remain unpaid whatsoever; that the deceased at the time of his death two (2) parcels of land and covered by their respective titles, and more particularly describe as follows to wit; OCT NO. CARP2014000125 and OCT NO. CARP2014000126, That ELLEN MAE D. OLASIMAN- 164 SQ. M, NOVIELYN D. SAWANGAN-164 SQ. M, NESTOR M. DAING JR. - 164 SQ. M, JUNELLITHO M. DAING- 164 SQ. M, ERNESTO NIEBITO M. DAING-164 SQ. M, RENEVIVE DAING- 164 SQ. M, ELLENITA D. AGBALOG- 164 SQ. M, RENE JHON M. DAING- 164 SQ. M, and has been the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL PARTITION OF ESTATE AMONG THE HEIRS OF NESTOR J. DAING, SR. per DOC #78; PAGE #16; BOOK #121; series of 2018 of the Notarial Registry of ATTY. BUENAVENTURA E. SAGRADO. MDN: December 11, 18 & 25, 2019

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Agusan Del Norte City/Municipality:Butuan City Publication Notice R.A 10172 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CCE-275-2019(R.A. 10172) In compliance with the publication requirement and Pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, Guidelines in the Implementation of the administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012(IRR on R.A 10172). Notice is hereby served to the public that MICHELLE RAEL BONGCAC has filed with this office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error of the child’s sex “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of CHELLEWIN JADE RAEL BONGCAC who was born on 14 September 2004 at P-2 Bobon, Butuan City,Agusan del Norte,Philippines and whose parents are MICHELLE TULFO RAEL and ANTONIO LOPEZ BONGCAC JR. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this OFFICE not later than 24 December 2019.

(SGD) JUDITH ALVIZO-CALO,LIB, MPA City Civil Registrar

MDN: December 11 & 18, 2019

Publication Notice R.A 9048/10172

ANNEX “B” Republic of the Philippines Province of: Bukidnon Municipality of: Kadingilan Local Civil Registry 0ffice NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC DATE: 02 DECEMBER 2019

In compliance to the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A 10172). Notice is hereby served to the public that WENCESLEN ABELLANOSA MONTEZA has filed with this 0ffice a petition for change of child’s sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” In the Certificate of Live Birth of WENCESLEN OMAYAO ABELLANOSA who was born on 28 DECEMBER 1980 whose parents are ALBERTO ABELLANOSA and DIOSCORA OMAYAO. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his/her written opposition not later than 02 JANUARY 2020.

(SGD) GERARDO D. JURADO Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: December 11 & 18, 2019

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Agusan Del Norte City/Municipality:Butuan City Publication Notice R.A 10172 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CCE-278-2019(R.A. 10172) In compliance with the publication requirement and Pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, Guidelines in the Implementation of the administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012(IRR on R.A 10172). Notice is hereby served to the public that JUVY PEDROSA CATIIL has filed with this office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error of the child’s sex “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ANGEL PEDROSA CATIIL who was born on 15 June 2003 at P-9,Tungao, Agusan del Norte, Philippines and whose parents are JUVY BALCORSA PEDROSA and EDDIE LOMONGO CATIIL. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this OFFICE not later than 27 December 2019. MDN: December 11 & 18, 2019

(SGD) JUDITH ALVIZO-CALO,LIB, MPA City Civil Registrar

“Ang organic-certified products dali ra ma-convert into Halal. Kaning mga practices na gi-require sa organic, gi-require pud sa Halal. So dali ra siya ma-convert. Mao nang mga kani mga organic practitioners nato na farmers, hopefully, ma-convert na sila to Halal,” she said. (It is easy to convert organic-certified products into Halal. The practices required in the organic certification are also required in Halal. So, conversion to Halal becomes easier. Hopefully, our organic farmers will convert into Halal.) “Gi-invite nako ang mga entrepreneurs na mag-invest sa Halal. Muagi lang ta sa legitimate certification process. Dili ta magbutang ug Halal kung dili ta certified by recognized Halal-certifying bodies. Dako gyud ang market sa Halal, especially diri sa Iligan,” she added. (I invite the entrepreneurs to invest in Halal. We just need to go through DEED OF EXTRAJUDICAL SETTEMENT OF ESTATE Know all men by these presents: This extrajudicial settlement of estate is entered into by and by and between the heirs of the late REBECCA YAMIT ABAO, Who died intestate on October 3, 2018, single and with without issue. These collateral heirs are namely: A. Heirs of RUFO Y. ABAO A. LILIA MENDEZ GELLOR, widow of the late RUFO Y. ABAO, duly represented by HAZEL MAE A. GENERALAO pursuant to the S.P.A .Attached hereto as annex “A”. B. PEDRO G. GENERALAO, Jr. C. HAZEL MAE A. GENERALAO D. MARK CHRISTIAN A. GENERALAO All Filipinos of legal ages and resident of poblacion, Malaybalay city, Bukidnon. I. Heirs of CARIDAD Y. ABAOTORRES A. VISITACION BERNARDA A. LUSPO; resident of Mambajao, Camiguin. B. MA. CONSTANCIA A. LUSPODUMAPIAS, resident of Camella homes upper balulang, CDO. C. MARIA VICTORIA A. LUSPODUMAPIAS, resident of P#9, Tipanoy, Iligan City. All Filipinos, married of legal ages. II. Heirs of EDITHA Y. ABAO-LUSPO A. JOCELYN A. TORRESMABALE B. IAN A. TORRES C. C. BERNADETTE A. TORRESMAGALLANES. All Filipinos of legal ages, married and resident of lower San Jose, Mahinog, Camiguin. That at the time of her death, the deceased REBECCA YAMIT ABAO, left the following real properties which are adjudicated and assigned as follows: A. Lot No. 1101, with an area of 274 sq. m., under TD/ARP No. 03001110262, registered under oct/ cloa no. 3015, situated at Lutao, San Roque, Mahinog, Camiguin, to JOCELYN A. TORRES-MABALE; B. Lot no. 1093, with an area of 1,029 sq. m., Mahinog camiguin, to JOCELYN A. TORRES-MABALE; C. Lot. No. 917, with an area of 2,497 sq. m., under TD/AEP no. 0300009241, registered under TCT no. T-199.situated at San Jose, Mahinog, camiguin to IAN A. TORRES; That no personal properties are involved in this extrajudicial settlement; That to the best knowledge and information of the parties hereto, the said deceased left no debts; That the paties hereto, being possessed of their full civil capacity to contract, herby ny these present agree to divide and adjudicate, as they hereby by these presents agree to divide and adjudicate, among themselves, as above provide, the mentioned real properties of REBECCA Y. ABAO. Excuted under the notary registry of atty. CARLO C. BORROMEO, per doc. No. 408; page no. 81; book no. XVIII; series of 2019. MDN: December 11, 18 & 25, 2019

the legitimate certification process. We should not put Halal labels if we are not certified by Halal-certifying bodies. There is a big market for Halal, especially here in Iligan.) The Halal program is one of the DA’s banner programs. Other programs are on rice, corn, high-value crops, livestock, and organic agriculture. Halal is an Arabic word that means lawful or permitted. In the context of food, Halal foods are those that are: 1) free from any component that Muslims are prohibited from consuming according to Islamic law (Shariah), and 2) processed, made, produced, manufacEXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF FELIX T. RAÑOJA WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS That the late FELIX T. RAÑOJA who died intestate on May 24, 1992 at Cagayan de Oro City; that the said deceased, at the time of his death, is the owner of a certain parcel of land, and more particular described as Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-59154 a parcel of land (Lot 2, Block 26, psd-10-011867, being a portion of block 15, pcs-10-000599), situated in the Barrio of Patag, City of Cagayan de Oro Island of Mindanao, containing an area of Eighty (80) square meters, more or less, has been the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF FELIX T. RAÑOJA WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE. Made a entered by Thelma T. Rañoja, Clarita Rañoja Barrete, Belinda Rañoja Betancor, Brigida Rañoja Pleños, Eduardo T. Rañoja, Alfonso T. Rañoja. DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE That for and in consideration of the sum of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P100, 000.00), receipt in full of which is hereby acknowledge from MA. JOCELYN REYES SONZA and resident of Zone 2, Lower Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City. Per DOC#211; PAGE#43; BOOK#166; Series of 2019 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. MARIO T. JUNI. MDN: Dec 4, 11 & 18, 2019

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSON WITH SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: This INSTRUMENT made and entered into by and among the following legal heirs: CHARITO O. LUMALA, widow and VANEZA O. LUMALA, both of legal ages, Filipinos and are residents of Lingating, Baungon, Bukidnon, herein-after referred to as the HEIRSVENDORS and: FILOMENA D. MACASERO, of legal age, widow, Filipino and a resident of Zone 3, Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City, herein referred to as the VENDEE: WITNESSETH: That on July 2015 at Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, ELEAZARDO LUMALA, died intestate leaving a parcel of land, more particularly bounded and described, to wit: “A PARCEL OF LAND, lot No. 968-E-2, Psd-10-062174, being a portion of Lot 968-E, Psd-10-034231 (AR), situated at Lingating, Baungon, Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of THREE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY TWO (3,972) SQUARE METERS more or less and embraced under Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-129721” That at the time of the death of the above-named decedent, he left no known debts whatsoever; and this instrument does not involved personal property as none was left by him at the time of his death. That it is to the best interest of the HEIRS-VENDORS and of the estate of the above named decedent, that the herein-above described parcel of land be adjudicated, divided and partitioned by and among themselves; Is subject for EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSON WITH SALE. Under the Notarial Registry of ROWELL B. VALLEDOR, Notary Public. Per Doc. No. 85; Page No. 17; Book No. 1; Series of 2017. MDN: Dec 4, 11 & 18, 2019

tured and/or stored using utensils, equipment and/or machinery that have been cleansed according to Islamic law. The Halal Investment Forum was organized by the DA and the office of Cong. Frederick W. Siao in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation of Iligan, Inc. and Iligan Hotels and Resorts Restaurants Association (IHARRA). The forum aimed to bring a greater understanding of Halal practices and investments to the residents of Iligan City. (Iligan LGU/ PIA10)

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“We are very grateful that we have this foundation choosing the less fortunate to serve, the government is giving them importance showing them they are special, this effort slowly introduces to the children what the Philippine government is.” The GMA Kapuso Foundation Inc is a socio-civic organization founded by GMA Network Inc. to facilitate social outreach programs to the public. Since 1991, the foundation has been touching the lives of communities everywhere. Its projects help uplift and bring happiness to countless beneficiaries. The 8th IB has been an active partner of the Foundation since 2015. (8IB, PA)

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: This EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE is entered into by and between the heirs of the late MANUEL ABAO and CALIXTA Y. ABAO, Namely; I. Heirs of RUFO Y. ABAO A) LILIA MENDEZ GELLOR, widow of the late RUFO Y. ABAO duly represented by HAZEL MAE A. GENERALAO pursuant to the SPA attached hereto as ANNEX “A”. B) PEDRO G. GENERALAO, JR. C) HAZEL MAE A. GENERALAO D) MARK CHRISTIAN A. GENERALAO All Filipinos, of legal age, and residents of Poblacion, Malaybalay City Bukidnon; II. Heirs of CARIDAD Y. ABAO- LUSPO A) VISITACION BERNARDINA A. LUSPO B) MA. CONSTANCIA A. LUSPO DUMAPIAS C) MARIA VICTORIA FELIPE A. LUSPO-DEBALUCOS All Filipinos of legal ages and married III. Heirs of EDITHA Y. ABAO-TORRES A) JOCELYN A. TORRES-MABALE B) IAN A. TORRES C) BERNADETTE A. TORRES-MAGALLANES All Filipinos, of legal ages, married and residence of Lower San Jose, Mahinog, Camiguin. The other children of MANUEL ABAO and CALIXTA Y. ABAO died single and without issue these are: A) SOCCORO YAMIT, died JANUARY 27, 1992 B) REBECCA ABAO, died OCTOBER 3, 2018 C) ANECITA ABAO, died JULY 2, 2016 Another heir, NARCISO ABAO, married but died on JULY 21, 1985 without issue. His wife PATROCINIA ABAO is also already deceased. The following are real properties left behind by the late MANUEL ABAO and CALIXTA Y. ABAO which are assigned to and adjudicated between the parties to this contract as follows; A) Lot No. 1472, with an area of 2,049 sq. m, under TD/ ARP No. 03000909181, registered under OCT No. P-1269, situated at San Jose, Mahinog, Camiguin, to VISITACION BERNARDINA A. LUSPO-MALIK, MA. CONSTANCIA A. LUSPODEBALUCOS. B) Lot No. 272, with an area of 1,177 sq. m, TD/ARP No. 03001211136, registered under OCT No. P-205, situated at Tubod, Mahinog, Camiguin, to JOCELYN A. TORRES-MABALE; C) Lot No. 270, with an area of 3,430 sq. m, under TD/ ARP No. 03001211138 registered under OCT No. P-203, situated at Tubod, Mahinog, Camiguin, to JOCELYN A. TORRES-MABALE; D) Lot No. 762 with an area of 1,591 sq. m, under TD/ARP No. 03000909511, registered under OCT No. P-1098, situated at San Jose, Mahinog, Camiguin, to JOCELYN A. TORRES-MABALE; E) Lot No. 1094, with an area of 553 sq. m, under TD? ARP No. 03001110299, situated at LUTAO SN. ROQUE, Mahinog, Camiguin, to JOCELYN A. TORRES-MABALE; F) Lot No. 1051, with an area of 174 sq. m, under TD/ ARP No. 03001110187, situated San Roque, Mahinog, Camiguin, to JOCELYN A. TORRES-MABALE; G) Lot No. 1049, with an area of 342 sq. m, under TD/ ARP No. 03001110185, situated at San Roque, mahinog, Camiguin, to BERNADETTE A. TORRESMAGALLANES; H) Lot No. 876 part, with an area of 713 sq. m, under TD/ ARP No. 03000505501, registered under Oct No. P-1103, situated at Hubangon, Mahinog, Camiguin, to BERNADETTE A. TORRES-MAGALLANES; I) Residential Building with an area of 38 sq. m, under TD/ ARP No. 03000909292, situated at San Jose, Mahinog, Camiguin, to JOCELYN A. TORRES-MABALE; J) Lot No. 851, with an area of 1,743 sq. m, under TD/ ARP No. 03000909077, registered under OCT No. B-1099, situated at San Jose, Mahinog, Camiguin, to BERNADETTE A. TORRES-MAGALLANES; K) Lot No. 76 part, with an area of 713 sq. m, under TD/ ARP No. 03000505502, situated at Hubangon, Mahinog, Camiguin, to BERNADETTE A. TORRES-MAGALLANES; L) Lot No. 1050, with an area of 226 sq. m, under TD/ ARP No. 03001110186, situated at San Roque, Mahinog, Camiguin, to BERNADETTE A. TORRESMAGALLANES; M) Lot No. 856, with an area of 55 sq. m, under TD/ ARP No. 03000505499, situated at Hubangon, Mahinog, Camiguin, to BERNADETTE A. TORRESMAGALLANES; N) Lot No. 751, with an area of 444 sq. m, under TD/ ARP No. 03000009418, registered under OCT No. P-1097, situated at San Jose, Mahinog, camiguin, to BERNADETTE A. TORRES-MAGALLANES; O) Lot No. 855 with an area of 103 sq. m, under TD/ ARP No. ¬___, registered under OCT No. P-1096, situated at Hubangon, Mahinog, camiguin, to BERNADETTE A. TORRES-; MAGALLANES; P) Lot No. 1034-B with an area of 2,125 sq. m, under TD/ARP No. 03000909392, registered under OCT No. P-195 in the name of MANUEL ABAO, situated at San Jose, mahinog, Camiguin (1/2) half of the area goes to KREZYL DAYANN T. MAGALLANES; Q) Lot No. 1034-A with an area of 2,126 sq. m, under TD/ ARP No. 03000909392 in the name of ABAO, NARCISO, and registered under OCT No. P-195 in the name of MANUEL ABAO situated at San Jose, Mahinog, Camiguin (1/2) half of the area goes to WILMA M. BORRES. That no personal properties are involved in this EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT that to the best knowledge and information of the parties hereto the said deceased left no debts; That the parties hereto being possessed of their full civil capacity to contract hereby by these presents agree to divide and adjudicate as they hereby divide and adjudicate among themselves as above provided the above mentioned real properties of MANUEL ABAO and CALIXTA Y. ABAO. Executed under the Notarial Registry ATTY. CARLO C. BORROMEO, per DOC #404; PAGE #80; BOOK #XVIII, Series of 2019. MDN: December 11, 18 & 25, 2019

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 11

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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 12

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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 13

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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 14

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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 15

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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.

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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 16

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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 17

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

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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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fourth-year Bachelor of Science in Business Administration student of MOIST. The 26-year-old Magtrayo was able to pursue his college years and now a graduating student through the financial support of the program. He is second from the eldest of three siblings, was the last one to graduate in the family. He lives with his father since his parents have already been separated. Assigned in the General Maintenance Department of their school, Magtrayo persevered and worked hard in pursuing his studies. He also humbly shared his work experience La Victoria Grocery Store. His years of work experience were able to motivate him to finish school and help his family financially. (Monadette N. Balanay & Princess Mae E. Ga-a/ DOLE Misamis Oriental)

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short by a week and a half, ending on Nov. 27, 2019, owing to robust demand. BPI Capital Corporation (BPI Capital) is the sole selling agent, while The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited is the sole arranger and participating selling agent of this deal. Land Bank of the Philippines–Trust Banking Group

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central bank will be issuing “token quantity” of about 500,000 PHP5 coins before December 25, 2019, while bulk will be issued starting in the first quarter of 2020. “And these coins will co-exist with the PHP20 banknotes until the supply of PHP20 banknotes last around 2021,” she said. Luna said the PHP20 coin features a brass-plated steel ring and a nickelplated core while the PHP5 coin retains the nickelplated steel composition with enhanced shape having nine sides. “Essentially, these design enhancements in the currency will further promote the ease of recognition by the public and at the same time maintaining the highly secure and durable characteristics of the coins in the NGC series,” she added. These measures are among the reasons why the Philippines is among the best in the world in terms of currency production, processing, management and distribution, Diokno said. He added that coins “play a significant role in a nation’s history” since it pays homage to accomplishments of Filipinos, as well as the historical sites and natural wonders. (PNA)

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS: The extrajudicial settlement of estate is entered into by and between the heirs of the late SOCCORO YAMIT ABAO, who died intestate on January 27, 1992, single and without an issue. These heirs namely: I. Heirs of RUFO Y. ABAO A. LILIA MENDEZ GELLOR, widow of the late RUFO Y. ABAO, duly represented by HAZEL MAE A. GENERALAO pursuant to the SPA attached hereto as ANNEX “A”. B. PEDRO G. GENERALAO, Jr. C. HAZEL MAE A. GENERALAO D. MARK CHRISTIAN A. GENERALAO All Filipinos of legal ages, and resident of poblacion, Malaybalay city, bukidnon. II. Heirs of CARIDAD Y. ABAO – LUSPO A. VISITACION BERNARDINA A. LUSPO B. MA. CONSTANCIA A. LUSPO – DUMAPIAS C. MA. VOCTORIA FELIPA A. LUSPO – DEBALUCOS All Filipinos of legal ages and married III. Heirs of EDITHA Y. ABAO – TORRES A. JOCELYN A. TORRES – MABALE B. IAN A. TORRES C. BERNADETTE A. TORRES All Filipino of legal ages, married and all resident of lower San Jose, Mahinog, Camiguin. That at the time of his death, this deceased SOCCORO YAMIT ABAO, left the following real properties which are adjudicate and assigned as folloes: A. Lot No. 458 part with an area of 2,855 sq. m. under TD/ ARP No. 03000707717 situated at Comon, Puntod, Mahinog, Camiguin to VISITACION BERNADINA A. LUSPO – MALAK, MA. CONSTANCIA A. LUSPO – DUMAPIAS and MA. VICTORIA FELIPA A. LUSPO – DEBALUCOS ; B. Lot No. 2 , GSS-10-000076, with an area of 2, 833 sq. under TD/ARP No. 03000707717 situated at Comon,Puntod, Mahinog, Camiguin, to VISITACION BERNARDINA A. LUSPO-MALAK, MA. CONSTANCIA A. LUSPO-DUMAPIAS and MA. VICTORIA FELIPA A. LUSPO-DEBALUCOS; C. Lot No. 1544, with an area of 807 sq. m, under TP/ARP No. 03000909217, registered under oct no. p-1267, situated at San Jose, Mahinog, Camiguin to HAZEL MAE ABAO-GENERALAO; D. Lot No. 1610, with an area of 1339 sq. m., under TD/ARP No. 03000303046, registered under oct no. p-1077 situated at Binaliwan,Mahinog, Camiguin, to JOCELYN A.TORRES-MABALE; E. Lot No. 1641, with an area of 1,820 sq. m., under TD/ARP No. 03000909307, registered under oct no. p-1075.situated at San Jose, Mahinog,Camiguin, to IAN A. TORRES; F. Lot no. 751, with an area of 444 sq. m., under TD/ARP no. 03000909540, registered in the name of ABAO, SOCCORO Y., situated at Jopocan, San Jose, Mahinog, Camiguin to IAN A. TORRES; G. Lot no. 1610, with an area of 1,339 sq. m.,under TD/ARP No. 03000303046, situated at Binaliwan, Mahinog, Camiguin, to IAN A. TORRES; H. Lot No. 1668, with an area of 460 sq. m., under TD/ARP No. 03000303032, registered under oct no. p-1076, situated at TD/ARP no. 03000303046, situated at Binaliwan, Mahinog, Camiguin to JOCELYN A. TORRES-MABALE. That no personal properties are involved in this extrajudicial settlement that to the best knowledge and information of the parties hereto, the said deceased left no debts; That the parties hereto, being possessed of their full civil capacity to contract, hereby by these present ages to divide and adjudicate, as they hereby divide and adjudicate, among themselves, as above provide, the above mentioned real properties of SOCCORO Y. ABAO. Executed under the notarial registry of atty. CARLO C. BORROMEO, per doc. No. 405;page no. 80; book no. XVII; series of 2019. MDN: December 11, 18 & 25, 2019

is a strong indication of the value and importance that we put in shaping the future of production in the Philippines.” According to the World Economic Forum, Industry 4.0, or the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR), is described as the advent of “cyber-physical systems,” enmeshing digital technology with our physical society and enterprises that result to entirely new capabilities for people and machines. While these capabilities are reliant on the technologies and infrastructure of the Third Industrial Revolution, 4IR represents entirely new ways in which technology becomes embedded within societies and even our human bodies. Examples include genome editing, new forms of machine intelligence, breakthrough materials and approaches to governance that rely on cryptographic methods such as the blockchain. As can be recalled, the first industrial revolution introduced the steam engine and mechanical production in the 1700s. The second industrial revolution saw the usage of electricity, mass production, and division of labor in the 1800s, while the third industrial revolution, as said earlier, started in the late 1960s with the advent of electronics, IT, and automated production.

DTI- Bureau of Trade and Industrial Policy Research Assistant Director Abigail Zurita said the pilot stage for Innovation Centers, initially in virtual platforms, are being implemented in five regions of the country. Financing innovation and development “Our MSMEs have to be fully supported. Like in financing, there should be low interest rates since these are small businesses,” said Pablo. During the Regional Consultation on the Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 11293 for Northern Luzon, MSMEs have raised concerns on difficult access to financing and credit lines. FUNDS AND CREDITS. DTI-CAR Directro Myrna Pablo hopes for considerations for MSMEs in terms of financial support and liberal credit terms. “I hope we can have something in the Act which will give special consideration by offering liberal credit terms for MSMEs,” added Pablo. Aside from improving financial support access and liberal credit terms, an innovation development credit and financing program will also be created to cater to new technologies and innovations on products, processes, and from page 8 organizations. Promotion Office. He presented the Salient Features from page 7 of 2017 Revised InvestRafaelita Aldaba furthered ment and Incentive Code that, “the signatories’ pres- of Panabo City. ence today to sign the MOUs Davao Light AVP for Reputation Enhancement DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL Rossano Luga together with PARTITION WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE Davao Light Panabo Branch Manager Engr. Paul Michael Know all men by these presents: Cazar also gave a talk on That NANCY M. PEREZ, HER-

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NAN M. PEREZ, JAMES ANTHONY M. PEREZ and MEI ANNE M. PEREZ are the only sole heirs of the Late HERMINIO SUPRANES PEREZ, who died on March 29,2014 at Cagayan de Oro Polymedic Medical Plaza, National Highway, Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental Philippines. That the decedent left a parcel of land located at Upper Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City Misamis Oriental and covered under Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-158996 of the Registry of Deeds of the Province of Misamis Oriental, Cagayan de Oro City, containing an area of One Hundred Twenty (120) sq. m. and has been the subject of a deed of Extra Judicial petition with Deed of Absolute Sale filed by the heirs in favor of Marivic L. Penados (Vendee), per DOC #321; PAGE #65; BOOK #LVIII; Series of 2019 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. BRAULIO L. RUGAY JR.

EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION WITH SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS That wife MARICEL T. MAESTRADO and daughters LYCEL T. MAESTRADO, LYCA T. MAESTRADO and RYCILLE T. MAESTRADO are heirs of ROLLY G. MAESTRADO who died on September 9, 2019. That the deceased left a Rela with Franchise more particularly described as follows: A Kawasaki with Motor No.BC-175AEB85384, Chassis No. BC175J-B68748 and with Plate No. 1001-00000442827 has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION WITH SALE on favor of ARSENIO M. RANARIO, Per DOC #19, PAGE #4, BOOK #18, Series of 2019 of the Notarial Registry of ATTY. MARYANNE CHAVEZ ENTERIA. MDN: Dec 4, 11 & 18, 2019

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Highlander Eagles Club Pamaskong Handog By JHONMARK C. OLIGARIO School Head Talakag District I

THE Highlander Eagles Club under Bukidnon Region and under my presidency for EY 2019-20 which started last June held a Pamaskong Handog or medical outreach at barangay San Isidro covered court, Talakag, Bukidnon last December 14 this year. More than 400 adults and children from their community in barangay San Isidro were happy that day as they were tended with free medical checkup, free dental services, free blood typing, free eye checkup, free reading glasses and free blood sugar testing. Those served as their early Christmas gift from us – the Kuya, Ate and Bunso who belong to Highlander Eagles Club. Higlander Eagles Club was chartered in 2017 and we are

the Davao Light’s company profile, services, and tips on energy conservation and electrical safety. Davao Light will continue to conduct power forums through Kuryentalks with its stakeholders to keep them abreast of important information and updates about Davao Light.

fected areas. The field office has a standby funds of P6,000,644.00 to date. (PR-DSWD-XI)

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it e m s for pro du c t i on amounting to P4,045,000.00, and non-food items worth P6,702,788.50 are ready for distribution to the afDEED OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE KNOW ALL MEN THESE PRESENTS: That the late FELIMON NEGRE, who died on February 8, 1996 at Cagayan de Oro City; that the deceased left no will nor known debts which remain unpaid whatsoever; the deceased at the time of his death left a parcel of land and residential building particularly describe as follows, to wit; TCT NO. T-202295 situated at Agusan, Cagyan de Oro City containing an area of 220 square meters, more or less and has been the subject of DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE per DOC #379, PAGE #76; BOOK #191; Series of 2018 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. GIL U. BANAAG.

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Intestate Estate of the late JOVINO ALBASIN, he left us his intestate estate a parcel of land, more particularly described as follows: A parcel of land (Lot 3-A-8-C, of the subdivision LRC Psd-110686, being a portion of Lot 3-A, 8, LRC Psd-42305, LRC Rec. No. Free Patent) Situated at Pobl., Malaybalay City, Bukidnon. Containing am area of Five Hundred Twenty (520) square meters, more or less and covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-7253. Is subject of Extrajudicial Settlement of the Intestate Estate Deceased JOVINO ALBASIN, under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Mya Analene D. Rosos, Notary Public, per Doc. No. 481, Page No. 98, Book No. II, Series of 2011.

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Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Agusan Del Norte City/Municipality:Butuan City Publication Notice R.A 10172

constantly growing strong and in number we are now composed of 43 individuals. But the outreach last Saturday could not be realized without the help of Volunteer in Service – a group of professionals from Iligan City who man the medical mission especially in the tuli of the male children. Volunteer in Service is also led by a Kuya from the Maria Cristina Eagles Club – Dr. Rodrigo Rodriguez. Aside from the medical services, the children in barangay San Isidro were also entertained with parlor games and received free ice cream. There was also free massage for the adults and 350 pairs of slippers handed out. In March, the Highlander Eagles Club will be holding another outreach in time for its third anniversary and induction of new members.

MDN: Dec 4, 11 & 18, 2019

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Agusan Del Norte City/Municipality:Butuan City Publication Notice R.A 10172

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

CCE-266-2019(R.A. 10172)

CCE-263-2019(R.A. 10172)

In compliance with the publication requirement and Pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, Guidelines in the Implementation of the administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012(IRR on R.A 10172). Notice is hereby served to the public that LOUIE MEDELLIN CUIZON has filed with this office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error of the child’s sex “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of LOUIE MEDELLIN CUIZON who was born on 19 September 1997 at Antongalon, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, Philippines and whose parents are LUISA AREVALO MEDELLIN and JOSE ROSELITO AMEMITA CUIZON. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this OFFICE not later than 27 December 2019.

In compliance with the publication requirement and Pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, Guidelines in the Implementation of the administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012(IRR on R.A 10172). Notice is hereby served to the public that ROVI RAY DURANGO PATIÑO has filed with this office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error of the child’s sex “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ROVI RAY PATIÑO who was born on 26 September 1999 at P-1, Bingkilan, San Vicente St., Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, Philippines and whose parents are DALISAY OCAMPO DURANGO and RONNEL URBIZ TONDO PATIÑO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this OFFICE not later than 30 December 2019.

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(SGD) JUDITH ALVIZO-CALO,LIB, MPA City Civil Registrar

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(SGD) JUDITH ALVIZO-CALO,LIB, MPA City Civil Registrar

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• No standard size utensils for serving • No records of food production • Carelessness (spillage, waste, cold food, re-fires) • Poor production planning during the transition from busy to slow periods • Inadequate or poorly trained “wheelman” to control the ticket flow and give “all-days” Sales • Unrecorded sales: “no charge” or cash not turned in, unauthorized comps to friends/family/regulars • “Open food” abuses (get rid of this key if possible! Or allow only with mgr approval) • No tracking of “comps” and giveaways • No tracking of re-fires, waitstaff/cook errors • No sales records to detect trends • Poor pricing of menu items • Incorrect pricing keyed into your register system (Micros, etc.) • Poor sales mix • Employee meal costs – over production or unauthorized meals • Not running specials on items that were overproduced • No credit for marketing events Inventory • Counting Sheet-toShelf instead of the best method of Shelf-to-Sheet • Failure to utilize discontinued menu products before they expire • Miscalculations in your inventory program extensions o for example: you enter 1 case of shrimp and it calculates it as 1 pound o zero dollar value for items in inventory • Items are not being counted o especially true for new products and “out of sight” products o counting inventory by sheet to shelf method instead of shelf to sheet • Out of date pricing on your inventory calculation software • Not verifying the accounting data before final posting! Accounting • The Chef didn’t verify the General Ledger • Charging your paper/ equipment products against food cost of goods • Products from other venues are being charged against your account (for operations with multiple venues) • Transfers and credits not processed correct

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pesos which is the equivalent of the total assets of some 18,700 cooperatives with some 11 million members? These cooperatives of those in the margins of development have worked so hard all these years to be drawn into the mainstream of development processes and

still are struggling and are now being attempted to be taxed. What could be more scandalous than that?!! Be that as it may, unlike these billionaires whose rakings come from selling products from other countries, these cooperatives are selling what they are producing. Let notice be served that a country that is selling and consuming what it is not producing, that country will always be poor. In fact, all these years, our country has been a dumping ground of finished products at the expense of the millions consumers. Don’t you know that a pill of Lipitor bought in New Delhi, India, at 30 centavos per pill is being sold in SM at 50 pesos, that a bag of Ammonium Sulfate bought in Ukraine at 30 pesos is sold in Mindanao at 1,500 pesos? Beware of making our country a dumping ground of finished products from other countries in pursuance of unbridled consumerism!!! These many marketing layers will again be a big problem in the Transport Modernization Program in selling brand new cars. I was informed that there is nothing to worry as Transport Cooperatives are given the privilege to borrow from the Development Bank of the Philippines and Land Bank up to two million five hundred thousand pesos. I found out recently that the buying price direct from the Car Manufacturers (i.e., Honda, Toyota, etc.) in China is only five hundred thousand pesos or so. When this happens, so much rakings will again be benefitting a few capitalists in the car industry at the expense of the poor transport cooperatives. If the buying price is about two million pesos in the Philippines of a brand new car that can just be bought at five hundred thousand pesos direct from the Manufacturer, you can just imagine the tremendous rakings as change of cars in modernization will reach tens of thousands!! Transport Cooperatives should buy directly from the Manufacturer! Enough of this social and economic scandal!! Social transformation for People, Planet, Prosperity and Peace is now the call of the times amidst the challenges of climate change and violent extremism. The imperative call for social change has come of age and the cooperatives are the LEADING EDGE. It is the perception of the cooperatives that ending corruption falls short of the solution. They are socially aware that structures and systems that perpetuate poverty, gross inequities and corruption are still as formidable as ever. After 14 years of martial and two peoplepowered revolutions, still, only a few oligarchs fronted by cartels, monopolies and conglomerates, continue to tighten its stranglehold of the economy.

Wednesday, December 18, 2019 But not anymore under the administration of our beloved President as His Excellency’s leadership has taken notice of the excesses of these oligarchs particularly on the water phenomenon. The cooperatives nationwide are one with you Mr. President. It is the very essence of cooperativism to democratize wealth and power where the people are in control of their resources and utilities, where the farmers are in control of their land, technologies and marketing, where power lies with the workers and not in capital, and where money is used not to make more money but to enhance the well-being of the people. It is only then can we end such scandalous setup when the cooperatives exemplify their true essence which is that of being transformative to effect social THE Social Security System change. MABUHAY ANG (SSS) led by New Panaderos Branch, on Monday, signed a KOOPERATIBA!!!! memorandum of agreement with the City Government of Mandaluyong which ensures from page 8 the social security coverage “After the tremor, the and protection of its over families returned to their 2,700 job order and contract respective homes,” said of service workers. CDRRMO operations head Under the agreement, the Rodrigo Bustillo. said workers will be regis Meanwhile, lawyer Jo- tered as self-employed memseph Dominic Felizarta, bers wherein their monthly chief of the City Engineer- SS contributions will be ing’s Office (CEO), has also deducted from their salaries advised tenants and oc- through the KaltaSSS-Colcupants of various estab- lect Program and remitted to lishments to be vigilant the SSS by the Mandaluyong and coordinate with the City Government. city government if they They may now enjoy see threatening damages social security benefits such as sickness, maternity, disin their buildings. “Occupants should va- ability, unemployment, recate the buildings until an tirement, funeral, and death as well as loan privileges that official report from the include member loans such City Engineer’s Office or as salary, educational assisthe building’s hired struc- tance, and housing loans. tural engineer declaring the Photo shows SSS Presibuildings safe,” Felizarta dent and Chief Executive said. Officer Aurora C. Ignacio Davao City Administrator Zuleika Lopez has also Sur. advised Dabawenyos to stay During the first six months alert, focused, and avoid this year, 38,251 MT of corn panicking. production was recorded in “As always, we have to Agusan del Sur with a total be mindful because when land area of 9,944 hectares. there is a disaster, we should Agusan del Norte was never compromise our safety next in high corn production and most especially that during the period with 844 of our loved ones and our MT of production in 2,851 family. Keep presence of hectares. mind because that is the Guimary said DA-13 is key to survival,” Lopez said. now working to increase On the other hand, the corn production next year. city government has sent Among the preparations 60 personnel to Padada, done by the agency is the conDavao del Sur, to help in duct of a pre-procurement the search and rescue op- conference with the leaders erations, particularly in the of farmers’ associations and collapsed three-story South representatives of the local Green Marketing building. government units (LGUs) The team is composed in the region. of mixed rescue teams from The pre-procurement the Urban Search and Res- conference includes the gathcue, Emergency Medical ering of requests from corn Services, emergency medi- farmers on the interventions cal doctor, and fire service they wanted from the agriauxiliaries. (PNA) culture department. “As we gather their requests, DA-13 also apprises from page 3 our beneficiaries on their in the first six months this roles and responsibilities in year were 4,971 hectares taking care of the equipment compared to 3,499 hectares they receive,” she added. Among the equipment last year. Guimary said corn pro- farmers’ groups requested duction in Caraga Region from DA-13 for next year this year -- both yellow and include corn shellers, mewhite -- is concentrated in chanical dryers, tractors, the province of Agusan del and quality seeds.

SSS forges partnership with Mandaluyong City Government; to benefit over 2,700 workers

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(first row, 2nd from left) and Mandaluyong City Mayor Carmelita A. Abalos (first row, 3rd from left) with SSS Executive Vice President for Branch Operations Sector Judy Frances A. See (first row, leftmost) and Mandaluyong City Legal Department Head Atty. Jerusha O. Villanueva (first row, rightmost) during the signing ceremony held at the Mandaluyong City Hall. Also in photo are (second row, from leftmost to 7th from left) SSS Professional Sector Department Acting Head Carlo G. Villacorta, SSS New Panaderos Corporate Executive Officer II Joel Loyola, SSS Mandaluyong-Shaw Branch Head Annabella Pollyanne M. Romasoc, SSS New Panaderos Branch Acting Head Benjamin M. Dolindo, Jr., Special Assistant to the Corporate Head III Atty. Paul Erik D. Manalo, SSS NCR East Division Acting Head Teresita V. Soliman, and

Last month, DA-13 Regional Executive Director Abel James I. Monteagudo led the conduct of the “Corn Debry” in the provinces of Agusan del Sur and Surigao del Sur to encourage more farmers in Caraga Region to venture into corn production. (PNA)

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texted that there were six of them trapped when the building collapsed during the strong tremor. Fire official Fred Trajeras told reporters the one who texted cannot be found anymore and they are almost losing hope he survives. “The person can no longer be reached,” fire official Trajeras told the media. Fortunately for Lesley Jane Gatos, 31, she was successfully retrieved by the rescuers from inside the rubbles shortly after the quake Sunday. Meanwhile, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said based on reports made by local authorities, there are now an estimated 50,000 people in Matanao, Digos and Padada towns that have been displaced by the quake.

SSS Pasig-Pioneer Branch Head III Felizardo B. Minor, Jr. with Mandaluyong City Councilors and Barangay Chairpersons. DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: This EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE is entered into by and between the heirs of the late NARCISO YAMIT ABAO who died intestate on JULY 21, 1985, without issue. These heirs are namely: I. Heirs of RUFO Y. ABAO A) LILIA MENDEZ GELLOR, widow of the late RUFO Y. ABAO duly represented by HAZEL MAE A. GENERALAO pursuant to the SPA attached hereto as ANNEX “A”. B) PEDRO G. GENERALAO, JR. C) HAZEL MAE A. GENERALAO D) MARK CHRISTIAN A. GENERALAO All Filipinos, of legal age, and residents of Poblacion, Malaybalay City Bukidnon; II. Heirs of CARIDAD Y. ABAOLUSPO A) VISITACION BERNARDINA A. LUSPO B) MA. CONSTANCIA A. LUSPO DUMAPIAS C) MARIA VICTORIA FELIPE A. LUSPO-DEBALUCOS All Filipinos of legal ages and married III. Heirs of EDITHA Y. ABAOTORRES A) JOCELYN A. TORRESMABALE B) IAN A. TORRES C) BERNADETTE A. TORRESMAGALLANES All Filipinos, of legal ages, married and residence of Lower San Jose, Mahinog, Camiguin. That at the time of his death the deceased NARCISO YAMIT ABAO, left the following real properties which are adjudicated and assigned as follows: A) Lot No. 2384, with an area of 3,549 sq. m, under TD/ARP No.03000504924, registered under OCT No. P-1073, situated at Balitao, Hubangon, Mahinog, Camiguin, to JOCELYN A. TORRES-MABALE; B) Lot No. 1689, with an area of 1,820 sq. m, under TD/ ARP No. 03000909305, registered under TCT No. P-1274, situated at San Jose, Mahinog, Camiguin, to IAN A. TORRES. That no personal properties involved in this EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT; that to best knowledge and information of the parties hereto, the said deceased left no debts. That the parties hereto, being possessed of their full civil capacity to contract hereby by the presents agree to divide and adjudicate as they hereby by these presents agree to divide and adjudicate, among themselves as above provided, the abovementioned real properties of NARCISO Y. ABAO. Executed under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. CARLO C. BORROMEO, per DOC #407; PAGE #81; BOOK #XVIII; series of 2019. MDN: December 11, 18 & 25, 2019

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Resorts World Manila Receives Sports Tourism Award PASAY CITY – The Run with Me charity fun run of Resorts World Manila was recently awarded the Charity Event of the Year Award at the prestigious 3rd Philippine Sports Tourism Awards. Resorts World Manila’s ‘Run with Me’ fun run is a celebrity-led charity that fosters camaraderie and sportsmanship among its participants all while raising funds for various charities. A good complement to other sporting events that focus on personal merits and recognition, the 2018 Run with Me fun run garnered almost 5,000 runners and collected a total of 3.5 million pesos which

were distributed to 6 foundations namely the HERO Foundation, YESPinoy Foundation, ERDA Tech Foundation, Right Start Community Development Inc., EPCALM Adult Leukemia Foundation of the Philippines, and Empowering Brilliant Minds Foundation. In receiving the award on behalf of Resort World Manila, Mr. Joee Guilas, the Director for corporate communications defined the award to be close to the hearts of everyone involved in the project. “We are honored to be recognized by the PSTA for this charity program and we shall continue to PSTA winners and presenters (from left to right): Lalie Novero (Sunlife Financial), Atty. Ramon O. Agregado (Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority), Maria Cecilia BobadillaBitare (Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority), Agusto Lagman (Automobile Association Philippines), Ali Go (Ceres - Negros FC), Josen De Tagle (Philippine Airlines), Vicky Magsino (Marco Polo Plaza Hotel), Joee Guilas (Resorts World Manila), Mayor Felipe Antonio Remollo (City of Dumaguete), Noemi Julian (Clark Development Corporation), Undersecretary Benito Bengzon, Jr. (Department of Tourism), Princess Galura (Sunrise Events, Inc.), Roberto Zozobrado (President, PATA Philippine Chapter), Michelle Lim (Cebu Pacific), Anthony Carlo Agustin (Province of Negros Occidental), Generose Tecson (City of Davao), Charles Lim (Founder, Philippine Sports Tourism Awards), Pauland Dumlao (President, Primetime)

Mr. Joee Guilas, the director for corporate communications of Resorts World Manila receives the award for Charity Event of the Year for RWM’s ‘Run With Me’ fun run which raised a total of 3.5 million pesos which were later granted to 6 partner charities. Joining him onstage is DOT Undersecretary Benito Bengzon Jr., PSTA Founder Charles Lim, and Primetime CEO Pauland Dumlao.

help our beneficiaries in every way we can.” Organized by Selrahco PR and Primetime Plan Bravo, the Philippine Sports Tourism Awards, now in its 3rd year, sought to recognize and celebrate the movers and shakers of sports as a major pillar of Philippine tourism. Different institutions which were awarded the prestigious PSTA trophies varied from governments, private companies, venues, conventions, and more. A total of 14 awards were presented in the Grand Bar & Lounge of Resorts World Manila, Pasay City. Other winners of PSTA 2018 were Sunrise Events, Inc. (Event Organizer of the Year – Private), City of Dumaguete (Event Organizer of the Year

– Government), Subic Bay – Ironman (Event of the Year – International), Ceres – Negros FC (Sports Association of the Year), City of Davao (Destination Marketing of the Year – Ironman), Sunlife Financial (Event Sponsorship of the Year), Philippine Airlines (Airline of the Year), AA Philippines (MICE Event of the Year), Marco Polo Plaza Hotel (Hotel of the Year), Cebu Pacific – Juan for Fun (Adventure Event of the Year), Philippine Sports Commission/ Philippine National Games (Event of the Year – Domestic), Panaad Park & Sports Complex, Bacolod City (Sports Venue of the Year) & Clark Freeport (Sports Destination of the Year).