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10 NPA surrenders to the military daily By CRIS DIAZ Executive Editor

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY: Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Tuesday disclosed that an average of 10 members of the

New People’s Army (NPA) surrender to the military every day. Lorenzana made the disclosure during a visit in Cagayan De Oro Tuesday where he conferred with

Radio anchor gets threat for criticising Isabelle Duterte

DAVAO CITY -- A radio anchor based in Davao City received death threats via text messages on Monday after she criticized Isabelle Duterte, the granddaughter of President Rodrigo R. Duterte, for her pictorial in the Malacañang Palace. In a statement released by the National Union of Journalists of the Philip-

pines (NUJP) on Tuesday, Kathyrine Xerxis M. Cortes, 28, a radio anchor of Radyo ni Juan, got a series of threatening text messages from an unknown sender warning her to slow down on her criticism of the Duterte administration. The NUJP said Cortes likened the

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- Seven Seas Waterpark, the largest of its kind in Mindanao, is setting its sight not only on domestic clients but foreign tourists as well. Resort operations manager Roselle Machate said they had already seen bookings from Chinese and South Korean tourists as early as next year.

“The whole point of building this theme park is not just for domestic tourists; it’s really intended for the international market,” Machate said during the grand opening of Seven Seas over the weekend in Barra, Opol, Misamis Oriental. “We are competing with other water parks in the Asia Pacific,” Machate added.

Filipino veterans in the city’s commercial center here dubbed as “Veterans Day.” He said that an average of 10 members of the NPA, the military arm of the Com-

munist Party of the Philippines (CPP), surrendered to various military camps in the country for the past days. Lorenzana said that the military also received

various “surrender feelers” from alleged NPA regulars since President Rodrigo Duterte tagged the communist armed group as “terrorists.” Urging the NPA to sur-

render peacefully, Lorenza said that the government provides the necessary assistance to surrender NPAs through livelihood, housing, and other amenities that See npa, page 11

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Mindanao’s largest theme park sets sight on foreign tourists

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Duterte vows to end corruption as ‘gift’ to Sen. Pacquiao GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- President Rodrigo Roa Duterte said Sunday, December 17, that he shared the same desire of Senator Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao to rid the government of corruption. In his speech during the 39th birthday celebration of the world champion boxer

here, President Duterte vowed to make good on his campaign promise to eradicate corruption as his “gift” to Pacquaio. “So birthday niya, let us honor --- or at least the entire Philippines is listening now --- ang gift ko sa kanya is jointly with his personal hatred for cor-

By Rom Dulfo PNA

that aims to make school accessible to Filipino street children through pushcarts as mobile classrooms. According to Roque, Special Assistant to the President Bong Go has been tasked to look for Peñaflorida to “ask him regarding the chief executive’s offer for him to join the administration.” Duterte’s decision to appoint Peñaflorida came after he ordered the firing of all commissioners of the urban poor commission over junkets and their supposed failure to hold meetings. Duterte said dismissed PCUP chairman Terry Ridon traveled seven time since his appointment in September 2016. Under Executive Order 82, the PCUP serves as the direct link of the urban poor to the government in policy formulation and program implementation addressed to their needs. (PNA)

Duterte eyes Peñaflorida to lead urban poor body MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte is considering CNN hero Efren Peñaflorida Jr. as the next chairman of the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP), presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said Saturday. “PRRD has expressed his desire to appoint somebody who hails from the poor and marginalized sector to the PCUP”, Roque said in a statement. Roque said according to the chief executive, “he wants someone who can contribute in solving the problems of the poor and activate pro-poor programs such as the one featured by CNN known for his “pushcart classroom.” A social worker and teacher, Peñaflorida was hailed CNN Hero of the Year in 2009 for his work in “Kariton Klasrum”, a project Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No. XI Davao City Petition for Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate an PUJ DUAL Ordinary Regular service. MELITA M. ANDOY, Case No. R11-CP-PJ-2017-12-394 Previous Operator. (2001-XI-00394-DP) JOEVANY ANDOY HINGO (With Extension of Validity) Petitioner,

NOTICE OF HEARING MELITA M. ANDOY was a grantee of a Certificate of Public authorizing the operation of a PUJ DUAL Ordinary Regular service on the route: TAGUM CITY – BRGY. MANDAUM (DAVAO DEL NORTE) AND VICE VERSA and for cargoes as dual service from said route to any point in Region XI with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expired last December 13, 2016. Petition filed a Motion seeking the acceptance of the Late filing of the Petition for extension of validity which was duly granted by this Board taking into account the issuance of MC 2012-004. In the petition filed on December 7, 2017, petitioner requests authority to change the party in the Certificate of Public convenience stating that Melita M. Andoy died intestate on February 8, 2014. In the same petition, petitioner likewise requests to extend the validity of said Certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized. NOTICE is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on January 8, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. at this office at the above address. At least TEN (10) Days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a newspaper of local circulation. Petitioner is likewise ordered to publish the Deed of Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks as required under Rule 74 of Rules of Court. Parties opposed to the granting of the petition must filed their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time. This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence. WITNESS Atty. TERESITA DELA PEÑAYÑIGUEZ, Regional Director, this 8th day of December 2017 at Davao City. (Sgd.) Atty. CATTLEYA B. ACAYLAR Attorney IV

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Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No. XI Davao City Application for a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate an TH FREIGHT TRUCK service ASTRO JAN TRUCKING CORP., Applicant

Case No. R11-NC -TH-2017-12-046

NOTICE OF HEARING In the application filed on December 11, 2017, applicant requests authority for a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a TH FREIGHT TRUCK SERVICE for the transportation of freight on the route: WITHIN DAVAO CITY AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN REGION XI ACCESSIBLE TO MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC AND VICE VERSA with the use of ( 2 ) units. NOTICE is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on January 9, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. at this office at the above address. At least TEN (10) Days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a newspaper of local circulation. Parties opposed to the granting of the petition must filed their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time. This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence. WITNESS Atty. TERESITA DELA PEÑAYÑIGUEZ, Regional Director, this 13th day of December 2017 at Davao City.

(Sgd.) Atty. CATTLEYA B. ACAYLAR Attorney IV MDN: Dec 20, 2017

ruption,” Duterte said. “I join him with the same intensity of hate. And ‘yan ang birthday gift ko para sa kanya, yayariin ko kayong lahat,” he added. The President said he would stop all forms of corruption in government such as the rule on awarding contracts to lowest bidder and use of government money for unnecessary trips abroad or junkets. He also warned police scalawags involved in corruption saying that he would start to clean up police ranks. “At Wednesday, mga tatlong superintendent, about 90, siguro mga minimum of 60 police, umalis kayo sa PNP,” he said. “I am s t ar t i ng t h e

purging at huwag kayong mainsulto kung hindi ka naman tinatamaan, huwag kang magalit kasi ako galit na sa dati eh,” he added. The Chief Executive reiterated that he would not let unscrupulous individuals to destroy the nation and he would preserve and protect it as part of his mandate. He also renewed his commitment to fight illegal drugs and criminality, guard the country against threats of terrorism and insurgency and pursue lasting peace in Mindanao. The President then thanked Pacquiao for supporting government’s efforts to improve the country. “As a senator, you have demonstrated the qualities of a true leader—someone

who believes that in order to make the Philippines a better country, we have to keep our people on top of our priorities. I am glad that you are with me in this mission,” Duterte said. “I pray for your good health and also for your family so that you will be able to serve the Filipinos. Continue to inspire and uplift others as we lead them towards a more prosperous and comfortable life,” he added. He likewise praised the senator for giving the country honor and for his dedication to public service. “You have brought so much pride and joy to our country for being a world champion in the field of boxing,” he said. “The determination you

have shown and the humility you embody in the midst of glorious triumphs are worthy of emulation by our countrymen,” he added. After attending Pacquiao’s birthday celebration, President Duterte visited the members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) wounded-in-action and currently recuperating in the Medical Platoon 10th Forward Support Medical Company Service Support Battalion, 10th Infantry Division. Private First Class Erico Mirasol Jr. and Private Christopher Caña were both wounded during an encounter against the members of the New People’s Army. Corporal Bryan Maste, meanwhile, was injured in a vehicular accident. (PND)

Financial Literacy of my Life Long Learning Plan By Editha H. Abao Teacher II MOGCHS

I Intended to choose financial literacy in my personal life-long learning plan because it is one of the things that empowers us. If I am financially stable or competent, I am more

inspired to perform my daily tasks, especially in teaching my students. My mind is free from worries when I am financially stable. Based on experience in my life as a teacher, there were times when I struggled financially, even though a teacher must be flexible in dealing with life

and act as if I have no problem, the problem still exists deep inside and it caused a lot of stress, disturbance and it affected my teaching. My mind was destructed by such stimuli which is the financial problem. Thus, I need to develop and improve it more and learn how to improve

financial management and set priority as to the needs which is the best thing to do. There is a need for the Department of Education to support teachers financially like for example the establishment of coop in canteens where teachers are the investors.

Four Pillars of Teaching By Marie Christine A. Antipala Teacher I MOGCHS

Learning to be, involves activities that foster personal development and contribute to the creativity, personal discovery and an appreciation of the inherent value. My students must be prepared in class, most of our students this time are not motivated to learn because they are disturbed by the advances of technology. Some of them are busy

on social media, calling and chatting thru their gadgets even beyond midnight, by the time they are in school, they are sleepy, it is thus right to report to their parents their behaviour in class so they can be corrected by their parents. In my values education subject, to condition their mind and to inspire them is to influence them that active participation

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in lessons will help them achieve a good life. Learning to do, involves the acquisition of skills that are often linked to occupational success such as vocational, managerial and apprenticeship. As a values education teacher, I must give my students the chance to experience actual learning. I can provide experiences like assigning them to be the engineer of a certain house or other profession. Learning to know, needs

numeracy, literacy and critical thinking, as students need to impart values for a lifelong learning and apply values to their life. Learning to live together is learning without barrier from belief, color, race, family or economic status. As a values education teacher, I teach my students to understand each individual as to their culture, practices and values.

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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

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 serving to the public that ROMELIE BURGONIA JIMENEZ has filed with this office, a petition for correction of entry in her GENDER/ SEX from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the certificate of live birth of ROMELIE GENERALAO BUGONIA who was born on December 28, 1981, at Tangub City and whose parents are Rodulfo Ybanez Burgonia and Merlita Tampos Generalao. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her/ written opposition to this office not later that December 31, 2017.

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 serving to the public that FIDELITA ALVARICO BAGUIO has filed with this office, a petition for correction of entry in her minor daugther REYCHELLE GLENN BAGUIO in her GENDER/ SEX from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the certificate of live birth of REYCHELLE GLENN BAGUIO who was born on January 29, 2005, at Tangub City and whose parents are N/A and Fidelita Alvarico Baguio. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her/ written opposition to this office not later that December 31, 2017.

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DURING the time of Mayor Tenying Borja, he had a project that required a truck that blew out fogs into the houses of Cagayan de Oro. It was actually a fogging machine that kills mosquitoes that are abundant in our place. When Mayor Borja died, the fogging project died too, and until now it was never revived. It was a very nice project the succeeding city administration did not mind at all. If we could only have that, I think we will be able to protect much better the people against the disease-carrying pests as the mosquitoes. I am so unhappy to hear that the towns of Balingasag and Lagonglong in Misamis Oriental were severely hit by typhoon last weekend. Although no one was hurt or injured, scores lost their homes due to strong winds and heavy rains. There is nothing we can do with matters that involve nature except to pray for our safety. I have been saying many times that preparedness is most important to

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Please spare something for them to smile. We should embrace the poor. We should promote the spirit of Christmas to dwell in our hearts. They’d say it is better to give than to receive and I really agree. A nurse and a physical therapist visit me in my place every other day to check on my health and some exercises ever since I was released from the hospital and later from the nursing home. Right now a nurse is with me taking all the necessary matters like blood pressure, sugar level, weight, etc. So far so good and I am really glad about it. She also prepares the pills that I take daily. I wonder if this kind of medical services are available in our country. Merry Christmas folks. (Bennex News Service)

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possible to be marked with joy and merrymaking. Let music rule your homes to announce to the world the birth of our Lord. Whenever possible, we should attend church services for the celebration. Christmas is a day of forgiving and reconciliation. Let us all forgive and forget ugly things that divide us and join our hands in unity and brotherhood. Tensions among many countries are escalating. Peace must be preserved as I urge world leaders to be sober and avoid misunderstanding that could push through a big fight. Russia is not having a good relationship with any of its neighbors. Some European countries dislike Russian leadership. As a matter of fact, some of them are prepared to fight in case their state is being attacked. Big businessmen around the country could expect people asking for gifts. Some police officers, soldiers, bystanders, sidewalk vendors may ask for gifts.

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LIFE’S INSPIRATION: “… For God so loved the world He Himself came down to MARK FRANCISCO earth from heaven, in the Lifestyle Editor form of man with flesh GILBERT Y. CHAO gerry lee gorit and blood and accepted in Motoring Editor Photo Journalist Himself the penalty of man’s sinfulness, so that whoever PAT SAMONTE CHRIS PANGANIBAN accepts and receives Him Regional Editor Caraga Regional Editor-Caraga as God and Savior, Father, Rene Michael BaÑos uRIEL C. QUILINGUING Son, and Holy Spirit, will Regional Editor Northmin Contributing Editor not perish, will have eternal AL JACINTO JOE FELICILDA life, and will be given the Regional Editor-WestMin Editorial Consultant right to become a child of God…” (John 3:16, The Sole RODRIGO B. SEVILLA JOE PALABAO Way Bible). Regional Editor-Davao Feature Editor -oooTHE DEVIL WAS IN ATTY. MARIO T. JUNI ATTY. ANTONIO S. SORIANO CONTROL OF THE KILL NOTARY PUBLIC- JUNI LAW OFFICE 2f, ics building ERS OF THREE KIDS IN CELL NO: 09352379999/ (088) 8573595 tel. no.: 881-0176 CALOOCAN CITY: The CRUZ TAAL ST., CAG. DE ORO CITY tiano cor. montalvan sts.

battle natural disasters. That way we will not panic and we can save lives and property. We should know what to do when tragedy strikes. The government should plan for things to help the taxpayers during emergency. I am so glad the United States may be able to have a dialogue with North Korea. With this we can avoid going into a big war that certainly would involve superpowers in a nuclear war. I am hoping North Korea will abide the terms that will lead to peace around the globe. I suggest its leaders stop opening their mouth too wide for non-sense expression of stupidity. North Koreans should not dare any country to war. Nobody ever ruled our planet except the Almighty God.. December 16 is the beginning of the 9-day novena for the celebration of Christmas. This will be done in the church with a holy mass known as “Misa de Gallo” Let us make the celebration as peaceful as

devil unmistakably was in control over the people who murdered three youngsters by slitting their throats in Caloocan City last month. Without any doubt, no person in his right mind would ever kill his fellow human beings in such a gruesome and barbaric manner. On the other hand, it has been prophesied that, and warnings were already aired about, the devil controlling the minds of many people. These prophecies and warnings claimed that, during the end times, people will leave their faith in God and would instead follow and obey false doctrines

and teachings taught by the devil. There were also warnings about the sinfulness of man everywhere. Their fear and love of God would desert them, and many would be disrespectful and disobedient to their parents, their elders, and the authorities. Many will become lovers of evil, not of good, and would relentlessly indulge in pleasures of the flesh. -oooMAN, NATURALLY DISOBEDIENT TO COMMANDS: In fairness, the truth be told that man has been this sinful even in olden times. According to what

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has been written, sinfulness has become the nature of man, becoming disobedient, even of God’s commands. I guess we all know that even God regretted His having created man, on account of his irrepressible tendency to become sinful. I am certain that if we can have the chance to ask the slit-throat murderers of the three Caloocan City youngsters who were killed just last month, they will unabashedly claim See christmas, page 11

Think A Minute

‘Raise your standard of living’ Think a minute. You’ve heard of people who try to raise their standard of living at almost any cost. They’ll go without many things to get a higher education, hoping it will later get them a higher-paying job and career. Some even move their family to another country to raise their standard of living. Still others will only let their children marry someone whose standard of living is the same or higher than theirs. Many of us spend much of our life working to raise our standard of living in terms of money and status. Then when we finally reach the standard of living we want, we still have to work hard to make sure we stay there! But there are people whose

standard of living never changes, whether they have a lot of money or not. They always enjoy a high standard of living in their own character and daily lifestyle. They’re always honest, loving, and kind. They’re quick to forgive others who wrong and hurt them. They’re in control of their physical desires for pleasure, so they always have great fun in life without hurting their own bodies or other people. They enjoy real happiness and closeness every day in their marriage and with their kids. You see, the kind of person we are inside is what gives us our real standard of living, not material things or status! So what kind of character and

daily lifestyle do you have? What kind of marriage and family do you have? What kind of friends? There are many people who have heaps of money and status, but they have a low standard of living, because of the low level of their own personal character. They’re dishonest, greedy, competitive, and jealous of what other people have. They gossip and use people to get what they want. They don’t have much love and forgiveness in their heart for people who wrong and hurt them. There are heaps of rich people who do not possess real love, peace, and satisfaction in their marriage and family! This is why our Maker is the only One Who can give us

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the power, honesty, and love we need to raise our standard of living by raising the level of our character. It’s only when we ask Jesus Christ to start changing us that we can start enjoying a truly high standard of living. So why not ask Jesus to take complete charge of your heart and way of living? It’s only then you can start climbing the ladder of REAL success and satisfaction for the rest of your life. Just Think a Minute.

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DepEd Mis Or: Training is An Investment By Irish Karylle D. Monte, Ph.D. Education Program Specialist II- HRD

The goal of the Department of Education has always been to provide quality basic education for all Filipino learners- and providing quality education requires continues learning and development of its teaching and nonteaching staff. Training and Development is seen as a necessity in organizational development. As the demand for competent and efficient employees becomes higher, training and development programs are more important than ever. In 2017, the DepEd- Division of Misamis Oriental under the leadership of Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Cherry Mae L. Limbaco, initiated and implemented trainings programs geared towards employee empowerment and organizational growth. Some of the trainings will be highlighted in this article. Long before the Teacher Induction Program (TIP) became a policy in August of this year, the TIP has already been conducted in the Division to prepare newly hired teachers for their roles and functions prior to deployment to

their respective stations. In TIP, newly hired teachers undergo series of lectures and workshops on DepEd’s various mandates in classroom assessment, lesson planning, classroom management and more importantly the K-12 curriculum. Other than that, they are also informed of their employee rights, compensation and benefits. The teacher’s advice order is then given to the newly hired teacher as soon as he/she completes the TIP. Similarly, the School Head’s Induction Program (SHIP) is the newly appointed School Head’s version of TIP. With the same rationale as TIP, SHIP capacitates new school heads for their roles and responsibilities following the provisions set in Republic Act 9155 or the Governance of Basic Education Act of 2001 highlighting administrative function and instructional leadership. The Division gives primary importance to its educational leaders being its frontrunners in providing quality education. One of the major trainings conducted in the Division is S.O.A.R (Strengthening Ownership, Accountability and Responsibility) Leadership Training: Leading Schools the 21st Century

Way. Schools Heads all over Misamis Oriental got the chance to hear lectures on leadership from the country’s most credible and influential speakers such as renowned journalist Mr. Luis “Cito”Beltran, Career Executive Service Board Director Atty. Maria Anthonette Velasco-Allones, CESO I, and Asian Institute of Management Professor Ma. Nieves Confessor. In compliance with the implementation of the Professional Regulation Commission’s (PRC) Continuing Professional Development (CPD), the Division of Misamis Oriental is also the first and only Division accredited as a Local Service Training Provider. This means that training programs conducted by the Division can be applied to the PRC for corresponding CPD points which will be used by the teachers upon renewal of license. In any organization, the best resource are people. Hence, the Department of Education- Division of Misamis Oriental believes that training and developing employees is an investment than an expense. Not only is training and development an investment for its employees, but also a commitment to the growth of the organization.

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HSBC ups PPP Center to launch GDP forecast water projects in 2018 for next year By Aerol John Pateña

MANILA -- The PPP Center is eyeing to roll out five to eight water supply projects of local government units (LGUs) next year. To create a larger market for investors, the center is considering to bundle the projects of LGUs nationwide. “The biggest sector we have is water and sanitation,” PPP Center Executive Director Ferdinand Pecson said in a press briefing Monday in Quezon City. “What we are looking into water projects is how we can bundle several municipalities or even towns and cities in one province together to make the project bigger in scope and make them interesting to investors. That is something that we are looking at,” he added. Pecson said the center plans to coordinate with the LGUs of Bohol, Oriental Mindoro and Cagayan de Oro which are expanding into sanitation. It is also looking at

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tries, including the Philippines. “The Philippines remains on solid ground as one of Asia’s growth leaders, and it will likely stay in that position in 2018 as well,” it said. The study cited that the domestic economy provided one of the upside surprises in Asia in the third quarter this year and this growth, it said, “suggests that the country is firing on all cylinders, with all expenditure components contributing positively for the first time since 2014.” It noted that private consumption and fixed investment remain strong and “continue to lead the way for growth, as has been the case since 2014.” These two factors, it said, shared in three percentage points (ppt) and two ppt, respectively, to growth in third quarter “making up the lion’s share of economic expansion.” Government spending is also a plus to GDP,

possible agreements with Baggao in Cagayan and Catbalogan in Samar. “Metro Pacific has submitted its unsolicited proposal for Pampanga and we are helping the province in evaluating and the negotiations proper,” PPP Center Director Lawrence Velasco said.

The original project proposal was submitted by MetroPac Water Investments Corp., a unit of Metro Pacific Investments Corp., to the Pampanga LGU on Dec. 7, 2015. Other companies interested in bidding for the project may match MetroPac Water’s offer through

a Swiss Challenge. Other projects that are in the pipeline for next year include the operations and maintenance of the Clark International Airport, San Ramon Newport Project, Cebu Bus Rapid Transit Project and the Duty Free Philippines Retail Development Project. (PNA)

MANILA - - Banking giant HSBC revised upwards its growth forecast for the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for 2017 and 2018 given the sustained improvement of the domestic economy. HSBC, in a study, hiked its growth forecast for the domestic economy from 6.5 percent to 6.7 percent for the two-year period. These latest forecasts are above market consensus, which is 6.6 percent for 2017 and 6.4 percent for 2018, the study showed. For 2019, the bank forecasts the domestic economy to grow by 6.8 percent. In the third quarter this year, GDP grew by 6.9 percent, higher than the previous quarter’s 6.7 percent, bringing the growth in the first three quarters this year to 6.7, within the government’s 6.5-7.5 percent target for the year. Among others, the study said bank lending remains robust in some Asian coun-

This, as Globe reiterated that the tedious permitting process for the installation of cell sites has hindered their vision of providing faster and efficient mobile services to its customers. “Any government support that would expand or improve existing telecommunications infrastructure, including cell sites, would

benefit the industry, and eventually the country as a whole,” said Yolanda Crisanto, Globe Senior Vice President for Corporate Communications, in a statement Monday. “Globe Telecom is ready to compete in view of another telco player especially if this would pave the way for a more active participation

in developing the industry. If the entry of a new player can increase the density of cell sites in the country, existing players like Globe also stands to benefit,” she added. The mobile network carrier reacted to the statement of Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) officer

in charge Usec. Eliseo Rio that the Philippines needs at least 67,000 cell sites to provide additional radio frequencies that are vital in the transmission of data, enable phone calls, send and receive text messages, and browse the Internet on mobile phones. In a social media post, Rio advised any prospective

third telco player to be a common tower provider of telcos that may be leased by Globe and Smart to increase their services to their subscribers in more areas nationwide. “Time and again, we have maintained that the biggest hurdle in delivering consistently good internet

By Leslie Gatpolintan

overseas. The Chinese firms offered to construct specifically infrastructure projects under the “Build, Build, Build” program of the Philippine government. “At home or abroad, ACI will continue to pursue opportunities that will allow us to advance business and communities through our various projects, as well as put us on track to being the contractor of choice by completing projects on time, on budget, safely, and within specifications,” said ACI Chairman Jaime Jose Aboitiz. Construction and engi-

neering company SEPCO3 designs, builds, operates and owns power plants. It offered to construct power plants through the engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) method on a turnkey lump sum basis. DEC, meanwhile, is a comprehensive enterprise group specialized in the manufacturing industry, research and development of cutting-edge technology, contracting international engineering projects, exporting complete plants and equipment, and conducting international economic and technical cooperation. (PNA)

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Entry of 3rd telco player to improve PH internet: Globe By Aerol John Pateña

MANILA -- Telecommunications provider Globe welcomes the entry of a third player in the telco industry saying this would further increase the number of cell sites resulting in the improvement of Internet access and speed in the country.

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2 Chinese firms keen on power, infra projects in PH MANILA -- Two major Chinese companies have expressed keen interest to partner with the construction arm of the Aboitiz Group to build power and infrastructure projects in the Philippines. Shandong Electric Power Construction Corporation III (SEPCO3) and Dongfang Electric Company (DEC) strengthened their interest to partner with Aboitiz Construction, Inc. (ACI) during the latter’s recent visit to China in its efforts to explore further business opportunities

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“Improving the Skill in Signed Numbers Using Damath Games” By GENERISA N. BRATO TEACHER I MOGCHS

One of the learning competencies in which students does not master well is the lesson on operations of signed numbers, specifically on signed numbers. Even students in the grade 9, 10, 11, 12 and even in college have difficulty in performing the addition and subtraction of signed numbers. The use of damath games as remediation activity to help those students who have difficulty in operations of signed numbers using the addition and subtraction method. Students tend to understand concepts when it is actual learning or hands on learning. Students who perform low mathematics subject need to have remedial instruction which is not limited to games like damath. Damath also helps students to further develop and strengthen their math

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adding about 0.9ppt in both the second and the third quarters this year. This contribution, the study said, is “far above the long-term trend of 0.4ppt.” “This in an important development, if it persists, as it could suggest that the government is finally curbing its historical pattern of underspending,” it said. The study, however, noted “not all is rosy”, with fixed investments posting some deceleration for five straight quarters until the third quarter this year. It, on the other hand, pointed out that slowdown of growth of fixed investments “comes after a long stretch of blockbuster growth.” Risks to growth include s l o w e r- t h a n - e x p e c t e d implementation of infrastructure projects “and/or the government reverting to its historical pattern of underspending.” “A realization of those risks could reduce investor and business confidence and drag down growth,” it said. Another risk is the gradual shifting of labor from

operational skills. Students experienced a remedial like class in participating in damath games. It helped them master the skills in the operation of signed numbers especially the addition and subtraction. There is a need to use a game–like remedial activity in order for them not to feel the burden of attending sessions that are not part of their school time. The integration of this educational game is important to support students’ learning. As long as students like the method or mechanics of the game then there will be no problem in using it as an intervention to improve students’ achievement in math. Some teachers are not integrating damath because of lack of time for remediation and it does not cover the topic that is the learning competency in the lesson where there is less mastery. agriculture to constructions “in an effort to take part in the government’s infrastructure push”, which in turn, has pushed male unemployment rate. “For now, we believe this development is largely transitory and frictional in nature, but it poses downside risks to growth if the economy is unable to absorb these workers and/or the government is unable to fully realize its infrastructure plan,” the study said. “Positively, external risks remain benign as domestic demand often largely offsets any negative impacts from the external sector,” it added. (PNA)

Wednesday, December 20, 2017

The Role of Teachers

Continuous Education: Improving Teaching Strategies By ROSELYN A. LAGULAY TEACHER I MOGCHS

Teaching strategies refer to methods used to help students learn the desired course contents and be able to develop achievable goals in the future. Teaching strategies identify the different available learning methods to enable them develop the right strategy to deal with the target group identified. Assessment of the learning capabilities of the students provides a key pillar in development of a successful teaching strategy (Steve Armstrong, 2013). It is observed that as the teacher grows old, his/ her teaching strategy and styles also deterred. As I recall, in my elementary years a newly hired teacher of ours where very active in her class and we were able to understand and enthusiastically interested in her lesson because she had that strategy to win our focus and attention. Her instructional materials, convincing well modulated voice, smell, and charm seems our motivation that stimulates us to do well in the class. After three years, the teacher got married and

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from page 6 service is the cumbersome permitting and right of way issues that prevent us from building the last mile connectivity. Moreover, similar to how spectrum were distributed to existing players, the allocation of frequencies should be commensurate to the number of customers that any player provides services to,” Crisanto said. Globe earlier said the capacity of its international cable

blessed with one kid. We were in grade six that time and glad because she became our class adviser. The very interactive class and jolly encounter was changed into copy the writings on the board and short discussions of the subject which makes as bored and disinterest of class. Such scenario makes great reflections for an educator of not holding back of change and go with the flow of the wagon for a new teaching strategies that benefits the students. Thus, continuing education such as taking masters degree or much as doctorate degree is highly recommended for them to learn new ideas in maintaining the education development. The bottom line is, as educators, we must not stay on the four corners of our classroom making the usual activities that we acquired in our baccalaureate but instead we must commit ourselves to involve new ideas by attending seminars, workshops and training, and most of all continuing our education by then our goal of quality education is possible. system could activate more than 16 terabits per second (Tbps) sufficient to address the demand for faster Internet services in the country. However, the telco’s used up capacity is less than 3 Tbps as the rest of the bandwidth remain unused owing to “insufficient last mile infrastructure”. It said aside from permitting and right of way issues, other last mile concerns are the non-standardized tower fees across local government units (LGUs) and real property tax challenges. (PNA)

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By Kathleen Mae M. Atasan Teacher I MOGCHS

Teaching is an endless task. From daybreak to dusk time and sometimes up to midnight teachers are cram up in their study room finding ways on how they deliver the right lesson to their students. Many times they had forgotten their role as parent to their children and wife to their husband. But the role of being a teacher has to go on. In my long years as a teacher I discovered three ways on how we can make teaching very effective. First is motherly or fatherly approach, second is motivation and lastly, expectancy. I would not say that those are the best method in teaching but as I said, I found it to be effective. As to first method which is motherly or fatherly approach, it is the most common way to effective teaching. Teacher should always act as parents to their students to make them feel at home. In this way, student’s anxiety can be overcome and their participation in class activities will be heightened. Students fear to their teachers will

be forgotten. As to motivation, teachers should always introduce ways to enable students to actively participate in class discussion. One thing I discover to substantiate motivation approach is instilling onto the minds of the students that their intelligence are the same. The only difference is that some students lack interest in class studies. Teachers should always motivate students to participate in group studies to overcome inferiority complex. Wrong answers should not be considered treat it as a boost to their desire to enhance their knowledge. As for expectancy, teachers should not rely much o the grades of the students in their examinations but. Instead, should give emphasis on the students desire to learn. They may not have good grades in their test presumably because of their status. There are some students who come to school without breakfast and most often without allowance so cannot expect them to be active in the class discussion.

Republic of the Philippines Province of Misamis Oriental MUNICIPALITY OF CLAVERIA Local Civil Registry Office NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that VIRGINIA GIMO ACHAS has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “LESLIE” to “LESLIE FLORENCE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of LESLIE FLORENCE LIMBAGO who was born on OCTOBER 27, 1996 at CLAVERIA, MISAMIS ORIENTAL and whose parents are NELSON U. LIMBAGO and ROSEMARIE G. LIMBAGO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this Office not later than DECEMBER 21, 2017.

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(SGD.) ANNA VICTORIA A. EVANGELISTA Municipal Civil Registrar

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Army pushes community support program in NPA strongholds DAVAO CITY – The Philippine Army is strengthening its Community Support Program (CSP) especially in known New People’s Army (NPA) strongholds after the surrender of NPA members this year. Some 2,000 members of the NPA and the Underground Mass Organization (UGMO) surrendered to the different line battalions of the 701st Infantry Brigade. The three battalions under

701st IB are the 66th Infantry Battalion based in New Bataan, Compostela Valley, 67th Infantry battalion in Baganga, Davao oriental and 28th Infantry battalion. Brig. Gen. Reuben Basiao, commander of 701st Infantry Brigade based at Sitio Magay, Barangay Don Marundan in Mati City, Davao Oriental said 2,000 UGMO members and 116 members of the NPA

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ence together with the different battalion commanders under his command namely the 25th Infantry Battalion based in Monkayo, 46th IB based in Pantukan, 60IB in Asuncion, Davao del Norte and 71st IB based in Mawab and the Task Force Tagum under 71st IB which was created in October last year after the bombing incident in Roxas night market in Davao City. According to Neri, that the surrenderees were

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173 NPA rebels surrendered to 4 units under 1001st Pag-asa Brigade Mapaang, Maco, Compostela Valley Province -- A total of 173 members of the New People’s Army (NPA) surrendered to the different units of the 1001st Pag-asa Brigade from July 2017 to present, this was reported during the press-conference on December 13, 2017 held at its headquarters in Maco, Compostela Valley. Col. Erwin Bernard Neri, commander of 1001st brigade led the press-confer-

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The little girl shows her bright smile as she bids goodbye to the pawikan hatchlings last November 30, 2017 at the Cleanergy Park, Sitio Punta Dumalag, Matina Aplaya, Davao City.

Davao Light welcomes a new batch of pawikan hatchlings on Bonifacio Day

After recently releasing a new set of Pawikan hatchlings, Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. welcomed another batch of pawikan hatchlings during the Bonifacio Day last November 30 at the Cleanergy Park in Punta Dumalag Matina Aplaya, Davao City. Davao Light Community Relations Manager Fermin Edillon led the releasing of 98 pawikan hatchlings. This is the 9th batch of pawikan hatchlings released for year 2017.

Many guests came to witness the releasing of the pawikan hatchlings. Both adults and kids filled the park with excitement as they bid goodbye to baby pawikans. And as brave as the Father of Katipunan, Andres Bonifacio, the sea turtle hatchlings marched towards the vast ocean as they begin a new journey. Two more pawikan nests are expected to hatch within the month and in early January 2018.

The Aboitiz Cleanergy Park was filled with guests as Davao Light and Power Company releases another batch of pawikan hatchlings on November 30, 2017, which is also the celebration of the Bonifacio day.

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4-M professionals to benefit from PRC’s online services

The enhanced online services of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) made it possible for more than four million professionals and the public to transact with the regulatory commission anytime and anywhere in the world just by logging on to the PRC website www.prc.gov.ph. In his report to Secretary Silvestre Bello III, PRC Chairman Teofilo S. Pilando Jr. said the upgraded facility gave the professionals the liberty to remotely or partially complete their PRC transactions or to choose the date of appointment as to when they could process and finish their transactions at PRC. PRC is an attached agency of the Department of Labor and Employment. “Clients could als o choose other payment options to pay for their fees

(such as through banks, mobile, payment, Bayad Center etc.), other than PRC cashiers,” Pilando said. The enhanced online services reduced the processing time and procedural steps of PRC’s key frontline transactions. Notably the application for licensure examination was reduced from 6 to 3 steps, and the initial registration from 4 to 2 steps. Additionally, the renewal of professional identification cards was reduced from 5 to 2 steps. The PRC service centers were also established to provide an additional and convenient venue for the delivery of the PRC services and to comply with the President’s directive to facilitate access by the public to government key frontline services. Robinsons Land Cor-

poration (RLC) was the first property developer to provide the free use by PRC of its mall spaces prepared according to PRC specifications as part of its corporate social responsibility. PRC ser vices which are available in the service centers generally include applications for licensure examinations, initial registration, renewal of professional identification cards (PIC), issuance of duplicate PICs, certification and authentication (Board rating, Passing, Good standing, Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Cards), and Verification of Board Rating. Meanwhile, the commission, through its regional offices, and in coordination with the local government units, the Public Employment Services Offices, hos-

pitals, and schools, continuously conduct mobile services to reach and provide services to the public in unserved areas in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. From January to November, a total of 69,021 professionals and examinees benefitted from the PRC mobile services and who were spared from long travel time, additional expenses on transportation, and board and lodging. “To enhance the employability and competitiveness of our qualified overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), and to spare them from expensive travel expenses and rigorous travel permits, the commission, in coordination with DOLE and the Department of Foreign Affairs, reaches out

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had been passed through generations which has only caused confusion and division among our people,” Neri said. Neri also urged the other NPA members to come down especially this Christmas season and avail of the Comprehensive Local Integration program (CLIP), which will be enhanced next year as the initial report from the office of the DILG provincial director Noel Duarte and the province as well under the leadership of Comval Governor Jayvee Tyron L. Uy. “Mas maganda bumaba na kayo at supurtahan na natin ang mga programa ng gobyerno, para naman makasama ninyo ang pamilya ninyo ngayong pasko.” Neri said. On the other hand, Major General Noel S Clement, 10th ID Battalion Commander said that they ensure the public that 10th ID, and its

units, will always perform its mandated task of protecting the people, including those NPA members who have surrendered, respecting their human rights and securing the communities. “Pag may operation kami diyan or community support program, may MOA kaming penipermahan between LGUs and IP leaders and the PA na nagpapaalam kami sa kanila na magbigay kami ng programa at pumapayag naman sila at ibinibigay talaga natin ang para sa kanila yun po ang naging sekreto ng 60IB at ng ibang company at syimpre ang sundalo na disiplinado,” said LTC Emmanuel A Canilla, Commanding Officer of the 60IB. The 1001st Pag-asa brigade covers the province of Comval in 8 municipalities, Davao del Norte with 5 municipalities, 1 city, and in Agusan del Sur with 1 municipality. (Rey Antibo, ID Comval)

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late ROSARIO JADAP PAASA, who died intestate on July 12, 1984 at Cagayan de Oro City; At the time of her death, died without any will but a parcel of land located at Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City with an area of 436 Square Meters, more or less covered by Tax Declaration No. G-088257 and is hereto attached and marked as Annex “A”. Is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE AMONG HEIRS made and entered into by and among: HEIRS OF THE LATE, CATALINO A. PAASA, represented by: ALICIA P. ORDOÑA. HEIRS OF THE LATE, SILVERIO J. PAASA, represented by: MICHAEL P. PAASA. HEIRS OF THE LATE, CONSTANTINO J. PAASA, represented by LALAINE P. ABEJUELA. HEIRS OF THE LATE, CONCEPCION P. PACTOLERIN, represented by: JULIETA P. CASEYO. HEIRS OF THE LATE, MARJORIE P. CAÑETE, represented by: CIARA KELLY CAÑETE; For purposes of this partition agreement, the heirs hereto have caused the above-described property to be subdivided and have mutually and voluntarily agreed, to partition and adjudicate among themselves their common property as above described. That for and in consideration of the premises and involving the provision of Rule 74, Sec.1, hereby present, agree and covenant to divide and partition the enumerated estate above described, adjudicating as they do hereby adjudicate, the same and among themselves in the above sharing share of the subject. Under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Noel B. Vedad; as per Doc. No. 24; Page No. 45; Book No. 47; Series of 2017.

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regular fighters of the NPA, and support groups of the Sangay ng Partido and Milisya ng Bayan. Neri added that the Milisyang Bayan serves as security in NPA in the barangays and also joins the guerrillas in attacks of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) detachments. They also serve as the eyes and ears, guide and spotters for the NPA and some were trained to fabricate improvised explosive devices (IED)s. Meanwhile, the Sangay ng Partido is also classified as the smallest political organ of the Communist Party of the Philippines by conducting ideological, political and organizing works in the community specially in the remote areas with most people are IPs. Neri also reported that they recovered a total of 64 firearms this include 25 high powered and 14 low powered firearms as well as 18 High powered and 7 low powered firearms surrendered with the recovery of 14 IEDs and the discovery of 23 NPAs camps and harbor areas. “We do not want them dead because we know they are just victims of a lie that

R.A. 9048 Form No.10.1 (LCR O)

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that FE CALATRAVA GANOB has filed with this office a petition for a (CFN) Change of First Name from “MARIA FE” to “FE” in birth certificate of FE HUERTAS CALATRAVA who was born on JANUARY 15, 1959, at Tangub, Misamis Occidental and whose parents are Margarito Peso Calatrava and Precila Pacalioga Huertas. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her/ written opposition to this office not later that December 31, 2017.

(SGD.) BELEN F. LINGANAY City Civil Registrar

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late GIBSON D. DIAZ, SR. who died on October 16, 2014 in the city of Cagayan de Oro; That the said decedent left real properties which were conjugally owned with his wife Demia P. Diaz and are particularly described as follows: Properties Declared and/or Titled in the name of Sps. Gibson Diaz, Sr. and/ or Demia Paigna Diaz, per Certification from the Office of the Provincial Assessor of Misamis Oriental, to wit- 1. An agricultural and residential lot covered by TD No. 0819000205087, located at Burnay, Gitagum, Misamis Oriental, containing an area of Six Thousand Seven Hundred (6,700) Square Meters and Three Hundred (300) square meters, respectively; 2. A residential land covered by TD No. 0819000205086, located at Burnay, Gitagum, Misamis Oriental. Containing an area of Forty-one (41) Square Meters. 3. A residential land covered by TD No. 0819000204579, located at Burnay, Gitagum, Misamis Oriental. Containing an area of Seven Hundred Ninety Eight (798) Square Meters; 4. A residential land covered by TD No. 0819000204580, located at Burnay, Gitagum, Misamis Oriental. Containing an area of Three Hundred Ninety Nine (399) Square Meters; 5. An agricultural land covered by TD No. 0819000204948, located at Burnay, Gitagum, Misamis Oriental, containing an area of Twenty One Thousand Six Hundred Sixty Three (21,663) Square Meters. 6. An agricultural and residential land covered by TD No. 0819000205756, located at Burnay, Gitagum, Misamis Oriental, containing an area of Seven Hundred Seventy Eight (778) Square Meters and Five Hundred (500) square meters, respectively; 7. An agricultural land covered by TD No. 21000804400, located at Kamelon, Initao, Misamis Oriental, containing an area of Twenty Thousand (20,000) Square Meters. 8. An agricultural land covered by TD No. 21001005084, located at Tawantawan, Initao, Misamis Oriental, containing an area of Fifteen Thousand (15,000) Square Meters. . 9. An agricultural land covered by TD No. 0821001010273, located at Tawantawan, Initao, Misamis Oriental, containing an area of Fifteen Thousand Three Hundred Three (15,303) Square Meters. Properties Declared and/or Titled in the name of Sps. Gibson Diaz, Sr. and/or Demia Paigna Diaz, per Certification from the Office of the City Assessor of Cagayan de Oro City, to wit- 10. Residential lot covered by TD No. G-063460 situated at Pinikitan, Camaman-an, Cagayan de Oro City. Containing an area of One Hundred

Forty Four (144) Square Meters. 11. Residential Building covered by TD No. G-063461 located at Pinikitan, Camaman-an, Cagayan de Oro City. 12. Residential Building covered by TD No. G-112690 located at Purok 5, Zone 10, Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City . 13. Residential Building covered by TD No. G-112691 located at Purok 5, Zone 10, Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City 14. Residential Building covered by TD No. G-112692 located at Purok 5, Zone 10, Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City. Is the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE LATE GIBSON D. DIAZ, SR. WITH WAIVER AND TRANSFER OF RIGHTS made and entered into by and among: DEMIA P. DIAZ, widow, WALTER P. DIAZ, widower, VIVIAN P. DIAZ, single, GIBSON P. DIAZ, JR., married to Erlinda D. Diaz, JOCELYN D. MAXINO, married to Jolito Maxino, are all of legal age, Filipino citizens and residents of #307 Maria Velez St., Pinikitan, Camaman-an, Cagayan de Oro City except for Gibson, Jr. and Jocelyn who are residents of Purok 6, Zone 10, Upper Carmen, and Agusan, respectively, all in Cagayan de Oro City, herein referred to as “HEIRS”. The heirs Demia P. Diaz, Walter P. Diaz, Gibson P. Diaz, Jr. and Jocelyn D. Maxino have hereto voluntarily and willfully agreed to waive, transfer and convey their respective shares on the residential house and lot indicated as items Nos. 9 and 10 above situated at Pinikitan, Camaman-an, Cagayan de Oro City with a lot area of ONE HUNDRED FORTY FOUR (144) Square Meters, more or less, registered in the name of Gibson Diaz, Sr. and covered by Tax Declaration No. G-063460 for the Lot and Tax Declaration No. G-063461 for the Building, in favor of heir VIVIAN P. DIAZ provided that the latter shall take care of their mother Demia P. Diaz her lifetime. Now, for the consideration of the liberality of the heirs, hereto and hereunto WAIVE, TRANSFER, CONVEY AND DELIVER, in a manner absolute and irrevocable, their respective shares, rights and interests on the above described parcel of land in favor of herein heir VIVIAN P. DIAZ. The heirs hereto warrant that the property subject of transfer to Vivian P. Diaz is free from any liens and encumbrances. Those parties also understood that they shall co-own, in equal and pro indiviso shares, all of the above mentioned properties except the one which is hereto conveyed and transferred to Vivian P. Diaz. Under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Fulgent Thomas T. Garay; as per Doc. No. 186; Page No. 38; Book No. XIII; Series of 2016. MDN: Dec. 13, 20 & 27, 2017

R.A. 9048 Form No.10.1 (LCR O)

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao del Norte City/Municipality: Iligan City

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao del Norte City/Municipality: Iligan City

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 7 of R.A.10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that MARILOU E. DEMECILLO has filed with this Office a petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” and Change of First Name from “RHEAN” to “RHEAN MAE” in the certificate of Live Birth of RHEAN ENGLATIERA DEMECILLO who was born on 05 October 2007 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Marilou A. Englatierra and Rey T. Demecillo. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than January 2018.

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A.9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that CORAZON T. MARTINEZ has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “ELMER JR.” to “EDGAR JR.” in the certificate of Live Birth of ELMER TAMPUS MARTINEZ JR. who was born on 23 May 1988 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Corazon M. Tampus and Edgar S. Martinez. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than January 2018. .

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

MDN: Dec 20 & 27, 2017

NOTICE

MDN: Dec. 13, 20 & 27, 2017

Publication of Notice R.A. 9048

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NOTICE

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MDN: Dec 13 & 20, 2017

(SGD.) MARIA PURA C. MASCARIÑAS City Civil Registrar

MDN: Dec 13 & 20, 2017

(SGD.) MARIA PURA C. MASCARIÑAS City Civil Registrar

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Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Biblical reflection

Do not worry if people reject you The Gospel of Jesus Christ (December 20, 2017-Wednesday) Mark 1:40-45”And a leper came to Jesus, beseeching Him and falling on his knees before Him, and saying, “If you are willing, You can make me clean.” Moved with compassion, Jesus stretched out His hand and touched him, and said to him, “I am

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from page 8 guerilla fronts 27, 20, 25, 15, Pulang Bagani Command (PBC) 8, PBC 6 and Section Committee 18 surrendered this year.

willing; be cleansed.” Immediately the leprosy left him and he was cleansed. Leviticus 13:45-46”As for the leper who has the infection, his clothes shall be torn, and the hair of his head shall be uncovered, and he shall cover his mustache and cry, `Unclean! Unclean!’ “He shall remain unclean all the days “Even before the mass surrender of Barangay Araibo we have many cases of mass surrender of the NPA members and UGMO in other barangays in the municipality of Lingig, Cateel, Boston and Mati city,”

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during which he has the infection; he is unclean. He shall live alone; his dwelling shall be outside the camp. Sometimes we feel like this leper since we experienced also different rejections in life. Some people hate us and no interest to associate with us. This is the reason we feel loneliness in life.Bear in your mind, the leper Basiao said. The latest surrender was last December 15 in Barangay Araibo, Pantukan where the 701st IB received 290 members of UGMO from Pantukan. The surrender was a result of the 3-day conduct of the CSP in the area. “We have been starting in Maragusan and Pantukan actually this is the third cycle. We have just highlighted this because the whole barangay has been organized by the NPA under its shadow government,” he added. Basiao said that since the first quarter of 2017 many barangays returned under the government’s authority. “For the first two quarters also we have zero atrocities due to the mass surrender of the barangays,” Basiao said. Lt. Gen. Benjamin Madrigal, chief of Eastern Mindanao Command (EastMinCom), said the mass surrender was a good

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suffered from double pains: physical sickness and internal sickness. Internal sickness means the agony of not loved and respected. The status of not valued by the people around us. I am sure that you have experienced this many times because there are people in the society you live who never treat you a dignified human

being. Supposedly, you deserve to be loved and cared as a special creature of God but you are failed to have that in your life. Despite of this reality, imitate the leper who came to Jesus for healing and acceptance. Do not worry if people reject you because our Bro. Edcel L. Closas God could not do that for you. He loves you even who you are in the way you are and the eyes of the world.

and Thailand. This year, of Filipino professionals a total of 4,889 examinees toward delivery of quality took the examinations in and ethical services both the Middle East and Hong locally and globally. Of the 43 professions Kong. In order to keep in step regulated by PRC, 31 have and be and be at par with already established their other professionals from CPD councils composed different countries, PRC has of representatives from implemented R.A 10912, the professional regulatory otherwise known as the boards, accredited profesContinuing Professional sional organization, and the Development (CPD) Act academe. of 2016. The CPD is geared The CPD Councils of towards the continuous im- the various professions have provement of the quality of currently accredited 645 the countries’ reservoir of CPD Providers and 6,885 registered professionals by CPD Programs. A total updating them on the latest of 350,832 professionals scientific, technological, have attended various CPD ethical and other applicable Programs conducted from trends in the local and global January to November 2017. practice of the professions. Thirteen (13) CPD Operatfrom page 9 It also provides support to ing Guidelines of the various by conducting the special lifelong learning in the en- professions were already Professional Licensure Ex- hancement of competencies approved.###PRC aminations (SPLE) in the Mindanao Daily Middle East particularly in Abu Dhabi, Jeddah Qatar, tarpaulin Al Khobar, Riyadh, and sticker Kuwait,” Pilando said. billboards The Commission is also backlitfilm expanding its reach not just in the Middle East but in panaflex other countries where the photopaper demand for examination 881-0100 is high like Hong Kong, 0935-1613398 Singapore, Oman, Israel, mdntarps@gmail.com development as a manifestation that the communities recognize the effort of the national and local government and other agencies together with the AFP and PNP which have been working to draw NPA members and their “masa” to embrace peace to get back on their lives. For now, Madrigal vowed to end the extortion activities of the NPA especially now that martial is extended in Mindanao. He also vowed to secure the areas of Eastmincom. “Rest assured that we will intensify on our security measures. We embrace on development and will do things you need from us especially if you need assistance through our peace and development activities,” Madrigal said. PNA

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that the deceased kids could blame no one else for the heinous crime committed against them but themselves. And they could be right, or they could be wrong. The only point I wish to make is that, people everywhere have now descended irretrievably towards animalistic and devilish behavior. If they were already sinful beforehand, their present-day counterparts have become more evil nowadays as the world is nearing its end. As it were, it is clear that the devil is working double time to make sure he can bring more souls to hell. -oooCHRISTMAS IS MEANINGLESS IF…: How has God reacted to man’s sinfulness? At first, He reacted with anger, and He decided to end the human race by water, through the great flood. But He also regretted having done this, compelling Him to promise not to obliterate mankind again. That is the reason why, at some point, He decided that He Himself would come down to earth from heaven, in the form of man, with flesh and blood, and willingly accepted the punishment that man should be receiving for his sins. This is the rationale for Christmas--to give forgiveness to all men, provided they fulfill one condition. What is this condition that man must fulfill? We have to believe and have faith that God, whose Name is Jesus, came down to earth from heaven in the form of man. Then, we have to repent for our sins, and start obeying sincerely His commands. If we will not comply with this condition, Christmas would be meaningless for us, in this life, and in the life hereafter. -oooWATCH ANG TANGING DAAN” AT FACEBOOK: “Ang Tanging Daan” is a Bible exposition and prayer session for everyone, in English and Filipino, 24/7, worldwide, that can be viewed at www.facebook. com/angtangingdaan. Please see the video section. Reactions: 0917 984 24 68, 0918 574 0193, 0977 805 9058. Email:batasmauricio@yahoo.com

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could alleviate their family and children. He said that the government has stopped negotiating with the communist after the NPAs continue to extort and harass businessmen and traders while sowing terror in the countryside. Lorenza said that the reported decision of the NPA to observe a unilateral ceasefire in the spirit of the Christmas is not recognized by the military. “The military would continue to perform its mandated responsibility to run after terrorists and

criminals and to protect the community and its people at all times,” he said. However, Lorenzana said that the government always welcome the NPA who wish to surrender to the government with an assurance of protection and assistance. In a talk to the local veterans, Lorenzana said that the government is planning to increase the monthly pension of the veterans next year.

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“inappropriateness and excessive display of the Duterte family’s wealth” to that of the lavish lifestyle of the family of late strongman Ferdinand Marcos Sr. during her five-minute radio segment Morning Review. Marcos ruled as president from 1965 to1986. Isabelle, the daughter of Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte with ex-wife Lovelie Sangkola Sumera, drew the ire of netizens for her “inappropriate” pre-debut pictorial inside the Malacañang Palace. The group added the unknown sender accused the radio anchor of siding with the communists for her sharp commentaries against the current administration. The first message that Cortes received at 9:24 a.m. read, “Hinay2 lang bata ka pa! Cge ka pa pagda0t sa gbyerno murag ka korek! Undangi na inyong pagdpig sa komunista! (Go slow, you are still young. You keep on criticizing the government as if you are always right. Stop siding with the communists!)” It was followed by another message that said, “undangi na iny0ng kabuang, oi! basin di namo maabtan 2018 klaro kaayo m0 kumunesta!”(Hey, stop with your craziness. You might not live long enough to see 2018 [as] it is clear you are a communist!) In the last message, the sender threatened Cortes by saying, “[I]sang bala para nimu! meri xmas!” (One bullet for you. Merry Christmas!). The group added Cortez has been reporting and commenting about human rights violations, continuing harassments on Lumad communities, and the one-year extension of martial law in Mindanao. The New People’s Army (NPA) and Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) have been designated as a terrorist organization after Duterte issued Proclamation No. 374 on December 5. The incident had already been reported to the Regional Anti Cybercrime Division Office 11 here. In a Facebook post on Monday, photographer Lito Sy defended the presidential granddaughter by saying he did not charge P250,000 for the pre-debut shoot and maintained he offered his services for free because Isabelle’s mother is a close friend since the 1990s. “Nakakaawa naman ang

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Cebu Pacific begins Manila-Siargao route Leading Philippine carrier Cebu Pacific commenced operation of flights between Manila and Siargao on December 17, 2017. Initially on commercial run until March 24, 2018, CEB will fly direct between Manila and Siargao six times weekly (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday). To mark the launch of the new route, the first passengers who checked-in for the inaugural Manila-Siargao and the return SiargaoManila flights received a special gift from Cebu Pacific. In Manila, the first passenger who checkedin for the Manila-Siargao flight, Kassandra “Kim” Gequillana (in photo, standing center) was awarded by Charo Logarta Lagamon, Corporate Communications Director of Cebu Pacific and Department of Tourism Regional Director Ana Nuguid (flanking Gequillana). Siargao, regarded as the surfing capital of the Philippines, is a hidden gem that is the perfect destination for backpackers and adventure enthusiasts. Iconic surfing hotspots include Cloud 9 that has the reputation as the best surfing break in the Philippines. Non-surfers, on the other hand, can enjoy idyllic white sand beaches dalaga sa mga paninirang di totoo. Ang bait and very down to earth ang dalaga. (I feel sorry for the lady for receiving criticisms that are not true. She is so nice and very down to earth),” he said. “I felt sorry sa mga taong sumusulat ng di nila alam ang real story kundi hakahaka lang lahat masira lang reputation ng mga Dutertes (I felt sory for those writing without knowing the real story but basing only on rumors just to destroy the reputation of the Dutertes),” he said. Sy added the gowns of the presidential granddaughter were sponsored by designers while some of the branded shoes were only borrowed. Sy said Isabelle’s mother paid for the stylist, Jeff Galang, and make-up artist, Winn Ramos. (Antonio L. Colina IV / MindaNews)

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Transforming a sevenhectare marshland less than five years ago into what it is today, Seven Seas now boasts of the The Cyclone, the largest water slide in the country, a vertical aqua loop water slide called Plank Drop, among many other attractions. May Unchuan, director of Department of Tourism in Region 10 (DOT-10), said the presence of Seven Seas would boost foreign tourism

on neighboring Guyam, Daku and Naked Islands. For bookings and inquiries, guests can visit www. cebupacificair.com; call the reservation hotlines (+632) 7020-888 or (+6332)2308888; or message CEB via Twitter (@CebuPacificAir) or Facebook (www.facebook.com/cebupacificair). About Cebu Pacific (Cebu Air Inc.) (PSE: CEB) Cebu Air Inc. is the largest carrier in the Philippine air transportation industry, offering its low-cost services

to more destinations and routes with higher flight frequency within the Philippines than any other airline. CEB currently offers flights to a total of 37 domestic and 25 international destinations, operating an extensive network across Asia, Australia, the Middle East, and the US. Its 62-strong fleet is comprised of two Airbus A319, 36 Airbus A320, eight Airbus A330, eight ATR 72-500 and eight ATR 72-600. Between 2017 and 2022, CEB expects de-

livery of seven brand-new Airbus A321ceo, 32 Airbus A321neo and eight ATR 72-600 aircraft. For bookings and inquiries, guests can visit www. cebupacificair.com or call the reservation hotline on 02-9119-2956. The latest seat sales can be found on CEB’s official Twitter (@ CebuPacificAir) and Facebook pages. Guests may also download the Cebu Pacific official mobile app on the App Store and Google Play.

KIDAPAWAN CITY -- An accident along the national highway here Sunday afternoon claimed the life of a town police chief and injured four others, police said. Supt. Bernard Tayong, spokesperson for North Cotabato police office, identified the victim as Chief Inspector Raymund Sarmogenes, police director of Antipas municipal police office. Injured in the mishap that transpired at around 3 p.m. along the section of the highway in Barangay Amas were Joselito Aberde, his

wife Maria Evelyn Aberde 48, children Jennyjoy, 26 and John Rey, 18, all occupants of the other vehicle and residents of Barangay Poblacion 7, Midsayap, North Cotabato. Tayong said Sarmogenes, who was alone driving a Toyota Avanza, expired at past 5 p.m. while being

treated at the North Cotabato Provincial Hospital. Initial investigation showed the two vehicles collided head-on that resulted in serious injuries to those on board a Willy’s Jeep driven by Aberde. Aberde’s family was also rushed to the provincial hospital. (PNA)

NoCot town cop chief dies in accident

in Mindanao, which she said had been hit by travel advisories from Western countries following the Marawi conflict. Unchuan said Russians are also a potential target for the themepark, whose leisure activities in the region include diving off the waters in Gingoog Bay. “These tourists are the younger ones, they don’t care about the travel advisories. They can certainly boost tourism since they appeal to other adventurous folks like them,” she added. Seven Seas Waterpark proprietor Elpidio Paras said he is also planning to put up a hotel in the area within the next two years. PNA

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