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NPA to free 2 captive cops in Surigao Norte By Roel Catoto MindaNews

SURIGAO City--Communist rebels have agreed to release on Wednesday the two police officers they captured early last month in Placer town in Surigao

del Norte. “As a goodwill gesture to promote the peace talks between the Government of the Philippines and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines, and as a response to the appeals of the families of the Prisoners

of War (POWs), the NDFP is releasing the two POWs recently taken into custody by the New People’s Army,” said Ka Oto, spokesperson of the NPA’S Guerilla Front 16. NPA guerrillas posing as policemen wearing vests and uniforms of the Criminal

Investigation and Detection Group snatched PO2 Jhon Paul M. Doverte and PO2 Alfredo L. Degamon at a police outpost in Barangay Bad-as in Placer. The two belong to the Placer Municipal Police Station. See captive, page 11

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Villanueva town Mayor Jennie Rosalie T. Uy (left) and Misamis Oriental Governor Yevgeny Vincente Emano are caught having an intimate conversation while attending the grand launching of one of the three new attractions at the Seven Seas Waterpark, Mindanao’s biggest amusement and theme park located in the town of Opol in Misamis Oriental on December 17, 2017. Photo by Gerry Lee Gorit

OPAPP, Duyog Marawi share Christmas joy with Marawi bakwits

ILIGAN City--In celebration of the season of hope, love and peace, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP), partnered with Duyog Marawi, to spread the spirit of Christmas to the communities of internally displaced persons (IDPs) from the Islamic City of Marawi, December 16-17. With the theme “Puso at Kapayapaan: Magbigayan at Magmahalan”, OPAPP serenaded the IDPs with Christmas carols while the children in return sang their own renditions of ‘Awit sa Marawi’. The kids also engaged themselves on warm-up activities such as dancing along with the ‘Baby Shark’ and ‘Chicken Dance’ songs, coloring activities, and peace lectures. During her welcome remarks on the first day See BAKWITS, page 11

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Security Bank Wins Big at The Asset Benchmark Research Awards Thursday, December 21, 2017

the same awards night: Ramon M. Arriola, Jr., Dino Aquino and Nicolo Cruz were recognized as Most Astute Investors; Carlyn Dulay and Angeline SiaUy were lauded for being Best Individuals in Sales while Rossanna Refuerzo was awarded as the Best Individual in Trading. More than 300 industrial fixed income investors across 11 Asian markets were surveyed to rate the best banks or securities companies using a strict criteria. Security Bank was deemed as one of the best banks and financial service institutions by investors. The Asset Benchmark

Research Awards has pro- Asian local currency and duced peer-generated rank- Asian G3 bonds for more ings of best individuals and than a decade. The Asset only awards most astute investors in

the best financial institutions that vetted premium financial services to its investors.

PHILIPPINE Army commander Lt. Gen. Rolando Joselito D. Bautista honored troops and units from various services involved in the five-month battle to liberate Marawi City from Maute Group terrorists in a short ceremony in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City Friday. Bautista led the awarding ceremony where personnel and units of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Philippine National Police (PNP) and Philippine Coast Guard were honored for their contribution in defeating the terrorists, Army spokesperson Lt. Col. Ray Tiongson said. Tiongson said a total of 39 Combat Commander Kagitingan badges, four Silver Cross medals, and 14 Military Merit medals were awarded. Meanwhile, plaques of recognition were given to

the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th Infantry Divisions; Special Operations Command; First Scout Ranger Regiment; Light Reaction Regiment; Special Forces Regiment (Airborne); Mechanized Infantry Division; Army Artillery Regiment; Army Signal Regiment; Army Intelligence Regiment; CivilMilitary Operations Regiment; 52nd Engineer Brigade; 53rd Engineer Brigade; 54th Engineer Brigade; 500th Engineer Combat Battalion; Army Reserve Command; and the Army Support Command. Bautista also recognized 16 other military, police, and coast guard units: Philippine Air Force’s 15th Strike Wing, 205th Tactical Helicopter Wing, 5th Fighter Wing, 300 Air Intelligence and Security Group, 3rd Tactical Operations Group, and 710th

Special Operations Wing; Philippine Marines Corps; Naval Special Operations Group; Armed Forces of the Philippines’ Health Service Command, and Intelligence Service; PNP Special Action Force; Police Regional Office 10; Police Regional Office Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao; Health Service; Maritime Group; and the Philippine Coast Guard. “Bilang dating Commander ng Joint Task Force Marawi, nakita at naramdaman ko po lahat ng sakripisyo ng inyong mga units at kawal upang ating malampasan ang tinuturing natin na isa sa pinakamatinding pagsubok na kinaharap hindi lamang ng ating Armed Forces kundi ng ating buong bansa (As former commander of Joint Task Force Marawi, I witnessed and felt all the sacrifices of

your units and troops to get through one of the most serious trials faced not only by the Armed Forces, but by the entire country),” said Bautista. “Kasama na rito ang hamon sa PNP at Philippine Coast Guard. Kung kaya’t sa araw na ito, minarapat natin na kilalanin at pasalamatan ang lahat ng mga units at indibidwal na tumugon sa hamon na mapalaya ang Marawi at maprotektahan ang lahat ng mamamayan nito laban sa mga teroristang grupo (This includes the challenges faced by the PNP and the Philippine Coast Guard. That is why on this day, we fittingly recognize and thank all units and individuals who responded to the challenge to free Marawi and protect all citizens from terrorist groups),” Bautista said. (PNA)

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Since 2014, Security Bank C or p oration has been consistent in winning this distinction, recognizingits potential for investors in the region. Security Bank Corporation (PSE: SECB) recently bagged three accolades from the prestigious Asset Benchmark Research Awards at the Conrad Centennial Hotel in Singapore. Lauded by local and regional financial institutions, Security Bank was recognized as “Top Bank for Government Bonds”, “Top Bank for Corporate Bonds” and “Top Investment House in the Philippines by the said body. The Asset uses the Asian Local Currency Bond Benchmark Review in determining the winners of

the said award. The review is conducted annually with respondents from various investors in Asia using different methods to give subscribers detailed, actionable results. “We are deeply humbled by the awards we have received from The Asset. These achievements further inspire us to continue providing the best in market banking services that we offer to our loyal investors and banking clients,” says Security Bank Corporation President & CEO Alfonso Salcedo, Jr. “Fulfilling our BetterBanking promise, these awards prove that Security Bank is one of Asia’s most competitive banks in the region,” he concludes. Security Bank officers were also recognized on

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

GEORGE D. ZULITA CASE NO. R10-EV-PUJ Applicant/s (2017-12-3097)

VIRGILIO O. YU CASE NO. R10-NC-PA-TH Applicant/s 2017-12-3098

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;Puerto to Balingoan and vice versa with the use of ONE(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 4, 2018, 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 FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. 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. Issued this 15th day of December 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For the issuance of 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 the Island of Mindanao accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of ONE(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 4, 2018, 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 in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. 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. Issued this 15th day of December 2017,Cagayan de Oro City,Philippines.

(Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director MDN: Dec. 21, 2017

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City BOLLOZOS TRUCKING CORPORATION CASE NO. R10-EV-MR-TH Represented; MARY GRACE S. WALAG 2017-12-3062

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To Extend the validity a Certificate of public convenience with amendment of Route to operate TH FREIGHT service on the line ;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in the Island of Mindanao accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of FOURTY SIX (46)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 4, 2018, 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 in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. 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. Issued this 13th of December 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.. (Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director MDN: Dec. 21, 2017

(Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director MDN: Dec. 21, 2017

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUJ service on the line; Cogon Market to Bugo –Puerto and vice versa with the use of One(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 4, 2018 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 FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. 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. Issued this 15th of December 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. (Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director MDN: Dec. 21, 2017

Army chief fetes troops involved in Marawi liberation

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the validity of certificate of public convenience with Change of Grantee to operate PUJ DUAL service on the line ;Cogon Market to OPOL (Misamis Oriental)and as for cargoes from said place 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 4, 2018, 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 FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. 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. Issued this 20th day September 2017at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. (Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director MDN: Dec. 21, 2017

JOSIE D. FERNANDEZ Applicant/s

CASE NO. R10-NC-PA-TH 2017-10-2500

CARMELITA RUBEN CASE NO.R10- EV-PUJ Applicant/s 2017-12-3135

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For the issuance of 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 the Island of Mindanao accessible to motor vehicle traffic to Manolo Fortich Bukidnon and vice versa with the use of ONE(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 4, 2018, 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 in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. 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. Issued this 18th day of December 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To Extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUB service on the line;COGON MARKET TO PN ROA –CALAANAN –RELOCATION and vice versa with the use of ONE(1) units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 4, 2018, 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 FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. 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. Issued this 18th day December 2017at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

(Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director MDN: Dec. 21, 2017

ROBERTO P. ANTIOQUIA, CASE NO. DMRO 17-083 APPLICANT -EXEMPTION FOR: APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION FROM SECURING CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE.

NOTICE OF HEARING Application for Exemption from securing Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC) pursuant to 2014 Amendments to the Revised Rule and Regulations Implementing RA 9295 as Case No. DMRO 17-083-EXEMPTION, to wit:

The applicant shall cause the publication of this Notice of Hearing once in any newspaper of regional circulation at least five (5) days before the hearing. The applicant shall present the jurisdictional, qualification and documentary requirements in a hearing to be conducted on 22 December, Friday, at 10:00 o’clock in the morning at the Marina-RO XI Conference Room, 2nd Floor Davao Ching Printers Inc. Bldg., corner Lakandula St. and Dacudao Ave., Agdao, Davao City. The applicant shall be required to make a written Formal Offer of Evidence (FEO) during the hearing or five (5) days thereafter. WITNESS, the Administrator, C/E Marcial Quirico C. Amaro III, PhD, this 15th Day of December 2017, at Davao City, Philippines. By Authority of the Administrator (Per A.O. No. 11-14 dated 22 August 2014) Regional Director MDN: Dec 21, 2017

MINDANAO DAILY feature

December 21, 2017

1st CDO Millennials Music and Arts Festival this January MILLENNIALS seem to have taken listening to music to a new level. More and more, millennials are merely turning to music to make their days go by better. But why is it so effective? Interestingly, the millennial obsession with music has resulted in what appears to be stronger emotional engagement, with millennials listening to the same music longer, as compared to our hit-hopping parents and grandparents, whose selections generally spent far less time on the charts. Millennial attendance of music festivals has nearly doubled in just three years. Studies show that at least 29% of millennials have attended a music festival or live concert in the last 12 months. This increase hasn’t been caused by millennials’ desire to passively view live performances. So why are millennial fans flocking to concerts and music festivals? Music events are a great way for people to take a mental break from their day-to-day reality. So it’s no surprise that most millennials attend music festivals seeking escape. Multiday events offer this experience, but single-day events and concerts can do so, too, with a little creativity. On this note, we thought of putting together a music & arts festival for the millennials, starting off from Cagayan de Oro where there is such a clamor to go out and vent, de-stress and express themselves through live concerts of bands and performers they look up to because

Dante Sudaria –Media partner from Mindanao Daily who flew in from CDO, Tony Nola of Pick & Pikel (co-producer), Artists: Jireh Lim, Joey Ayala, Dong Abay, Jaye Bautista, publicist, Artistic Director Victor Hao Cuenco and Producer Chris Bautista. Not in photo are other guest performers, HALE and Silent Sanctuary, Musical Director Gani Villarojo.

Joey Ayala at Ang Bagong Lumad Silent Sanctuary

80% of millennial musicgoers are more likely to attend a show or festival that features artists they believe are affecting positive change. We’ve put together a good mix of talents, all prominent in this millennium. You’ll hear familiar songs, mostly originals, from currently popular artists and local

acts, solo performances, dance troupes, a myriad of arts and crafts. Featured are industry legends Joey Ayala with Bagong Lumad, Dong Abay Music Organization, HALE, Jireh Lim and Silent Sanctuary. We have something for every millennial’s musical and artistic crave – this is what’s in store for you at the very 1st CDO

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Millennials Music & Arts Festival! The very 1st CDO Millennials Music and Arts Festival is a SIRHC EVENT PRODUCTION project. SIRHC’s mission and vision is to cultivate and nurture Philippine talent, bringing it to the fore by producing first-rate concerts and events here and abroad. PR

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True reason why there is Christmas

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “... Yes, and from ancient days I am He. No one can deliver out of my hand. When I act, who can reverse it?’…” (Isaiah 43:13, the Holy Bible). -oooCHRISTMAS MYSTERY FROM THE FATHER OF JOHN THE BAPTIST: Did you know that in the story about the first-ever Christmas, at the time of the birth of Jesus on earth even if He is God and Savior, and is God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, there is a pronouncement coming from Zechariah---the father of John the Baptist---which proves that Jesus is God and Savior? This is what Zechariah said about Jesus: “…`Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come to his people and redeemed them. He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David (as he said through his holy prophets of long ago)’…” To serious students

delving into the commands of God, they know that there is no other Savior but God. God Himself said this, in Isaiah 43:10-11, in this manner: “…`Before me no god was formed, nor will there be one after me. I, even I, am the LORD, and apart from me there is no savior…” -oooTHE TRUE REASON WHY JESUS CAME DURING THE FIRST CHRISTMAS: To those who served God in earlier times, they fully knew who Jesus is. They knew that Jesus is God and Savior, who is God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. They knew that Jesus is the God who came down to earth from heaven in the form of man, with flesh and blood. They knew that Jesus is the “baby boy” who was conceived by Mary, the Virgin, just as it was proclaimed a thousand years even before this took place. They knew that Jesus was in reality the “Mighty God, Ever-

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Put differently, we must use our lives to fulfill the work He has set out for believers. What is this work? This work is to proclaim and save souls, based on the truth that Jesus is God and Savior, and is God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It is my fervent prayer that dor Christmas 2017, we will find ourselves truly serving Jesus. Thank God in the Name of Jesus, Amen. -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

IBP Lanao del Sur on extending Martial Law

WE, the members of the IBP Lanao del Sur Chapter, were hoping against hope that Martial Law shall only be a painful memory after 31 December 2017. Alas, MARK FRANCISCO we were disheartened and disappointed when ConLifestyle Editor gress extended Martial Law for another year, or until December 31, 2018. GILBERT Y. CHAO gerry lee gorit Motoring Editor Photo Journalist For more than six (6) months, our people have practically lost everything. Yes, we do not discount the PAT SAMONTE CHRIS PANGANIBAN fact that the Maute-ISIS Regional Editor Caraga Regional Editor-Caraga Group started it all. We Rene Michael BaÑos uRIEL C. QUILINGUING are also thankful to the Regional Editor Northmin Contributing Editor government for its efforts to crush the terrorist groups and keep the people safe. AL JACINTO JOE FELICILDA Even so, the implementation of Martial Law continues Regional Editor-WestMin Editorial Consultant to cause hardship to our people. RODRIGO B. SEVILLA JOE PALABAO The Martial Law under the 1987 Constitution sup Regional Editor-Davao Feature Editor posedly has safeguards to prevent abuse by the military. ATTY. MARIO T. JUNI ATTY. ANTONIO S. SORIANO Despite these safeguards, there are countless stories of missing persons and warrantless searches of Muslim NOTARY PUBLIC- JUNI LAW OFFICE 2f, ics building homes in and out of Marawi City. We ask why homes CELL NO: 09352379999/ (088) 8573595 tel. no.: 881-0176 in military-controlled areas were notoriously looted. CRUZ TAAL ST., CAG. DE ORO CITY tiano cor. montalvan sts. We ask, if only the military had access to the Hall of Legal Counsel Legal Counsel Justice, then how come the offices and courtrooms were --------------------------------------------------------------ransacked and destroyed. Stored evidence consisting bureau and mktg staff of guns and drugs went missing. We ask why there DAVAO - DANNY ABRIGO- 0926-9819002 has been no investigation on this matter to date. If the candy macabale - 09161326483 Hall of Justice was not spared from injustice and abuse, RIZA O. ARES - 0915-9753-277/0926-2242-653 several other abuses – documented or not — have also MISOR - LOLONG NABONG - 0906-875-8650 been perpetrated to ordinary citizens. And so, to give us GINGOOG CITY-MANNY ANSIHAGAN-0936-287-7788 North Buk. - DAHLIA S. BENEMERITO-0955-150-6602 another year of Martial Law is intolerable for all of us. VALENCIA CITY - PHILIP PHIL CALUMBA-0905-652-5407 To be sure, we are equally concerned with security MARAMAG - roFINA CUALES - 0926-336-1585 threats in the region. We also want the government to Iligan City - JEFFREY OPONDA-0936-1174378 suppress and prevent rebellion and lawless violence. tangub city - bobby mag usara But then, can it not be done through the Calling Out OROQUIETA CITY - PJ TREMEDAL-0919-3452375 ARMM - Sony Sudaria-0947-4810371 Power as provided for in the 1987 Constitution? cotabato - ANALISA ESPAÑOLA-0916-9351714 Article VII, Section 18 of the 1987 Constitution COTABATO - myrna almoia datu-0955-9472539 allows the President to call out the Armed Forces to KORONADAL CITY-FREDIE SOLINAP-0955-7161873 suppress or prevent lawless violence and rebellion. davao - tom a. caballero-0975-6023684 This power is similar to ordinary police action and is davao del norte - sarah castor - 0926-3988293 digos city - romeo d. sanchez -0907-1905204 not subject to the approval of Congress. The framers PANABO, DAVAO - ARNOLD T. SAN AGUSTIN - 0955-3125405 of the Constitution found the calling out power sufbutuan - PAT SAMONTE-0912-8091093 ficient to address “imminent danger” of rebellion and san frans - CRIS PANGANIBAN-0927-7974193 insurrection. That is why, for fear of being abused, the San Francisco - deding PANGANBAN-0927-7974193 framers removed “imminent danger” as a ground to Pagadian City - GRACE FRANCISCO -0912-8484037 ZAMBOANGA - AL JACINTO - 0917-7103642 declare martial law. BUTUAN - Joel dumas portugal - 0910-9775349 In contrast, Martial Law can only be declared in comval - jovelyn alidon - 0935-744-5933 case of actual rebellion, when public safety requires Member: it. As held in Lagman v. Sec. Medialdea, under martial ORO CHAMBER law, the President is akin to a commanding general in Philippine Press Institute a theatre of war. The President possesses police pow

lasting Father”, even if He appared to be a helpless baby boy. And they knew the reason why God Himself came down to earth from heaven: “… (as he said through his holy prophets of long ago), (He will give) salvation from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us-- to show mercy to our ancestors and to remember his holy covenant…” -oooARE WE SERVING GOD AS WE CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS 2017? And why would God want to save us from our enemies? This is the reason: “… (This was) the oath he swore to our father Abraham: to rescue us from the hand of our enemies, and to enable us to serve him without fea in holiness and righteousness before him all our days…” In other words, He wanted us to serve Him without fear, and to live a life of righteousness and holiness before Him all the days of our lives.

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ers, which is normally under the legislature, to ensure public safety and in place of government agencies that, for the time being, are unable to cope with the condition in a locality. These conditions are no longer present because: One, there is no more actual rebellion, but only looming threats thereof, and Two: the civilian government agencies in Marawi City and in other areas are already functional. Flouting the Constitution and insisting on the extension of martial law will only exacerbate attempts of terrorists to recruit people by highlighting the evils of martial law abuses as propaganda to join them to rise up against the government. No one – not even the President and the Congress – is above the Constitution. We are not ruled by kings or politicians; we are a government of laws and not of men. Verily, to insist on extending martial law when there are no more constitutional grounds to uphold it is to violate their sworn oaths to uphold the Constitution. O ur ancestral homes, torogans, and grand mosques were destroyed. Most of the buildings and streets as we remember it are gone; what remains of Marawi is within ourselves. We, the people of Marawi, are still in the process of healing and rebuilding our lives, our homes, and the future. For a while, we were hopeful because the fighting had already stopped and the government allowed many residents to return to their homes. Can we not rebuild our City without Martial Law? In view of the unfortunate decision of Congress to extend martial law to another year, we call on the military to police their ranks and ensure that there are no more trampling on the rights of the people, especially the embattled Maranaos. We call on our people and our local leaders to be vigilant even against the slightest of terrorist threats and to help our government battle the spread of extremist ideologies. As always, the IBP Lanao del Sur Chapter shall also be vigilant and willing to assist anyone whose rights have been violated by martial law abuses. To our dear President, it is our stand that the extension of martial law is against our constitution. Nevertheless, for the good of our country and the Maranao people, whose blood you say runs in your veins, we hope that history will prove your decision correct. Done this 14th day of December 2017 at Marawi City. (Signed) Aminoden L. Macalandap Chapter President

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Thursday, December 21, 2017

Engaging Students in Ecological Literacy By ADELINA L. CURAN, TII MOGCHS

Ecological literacy is learning the right way to protect and preserve the environment. It is in the Constitution that we must protect the Environment. Most of us doesn’t care of the environment, some will just throw garbage anywhere. Students nowadays do not care of the environment. Some would just drop their plastic wrapper on the ground, or throw away their food

wrapper while they are riding a motorcycle, jeepney or tricycle. They don’t have love of country and discipline. It is one of the duties of the teacher to help preserve the environment. Teachers must have intervention and help disseminate the information that we only have one world to live. And that ecological literacy must be developed in every learner. There must be integration of the lessons with regard to the valuing of the environment.

My challenge is to educate these students on how to properly manage garbage and inculcate into the minds of students the love of nature. My way of educating them is integrating the care for mother earth in some of my classes. Once students learn the value of taking good care of the environment, they will be the one to educate their parents, siblings and friends to be responsible guardian of mother earth.

MOGCHS BEST PRACTICES By Marie Christine A. Antipala Teacher I MOGCHS

One of the highlights is the Daily Noon time Mass held at the Fatima Chapel. The school is grateful to the St. Paul Sisters for accommodating the MOGCHS students in this daily Mass. The school caters to the graduating students in their Sacrament of Confirmation before they graduate from the school. The confirmation had their orientation during recollection for them to understand what the sacrament of Confirmation is all about. Confession for the confirmants is given also to students prior to their Confirmation. The confessors come from the diocesan clergy and religious priests like Jesuits, Sacred Heart Fathers and the Calabrian. Year level spiritual formations are well taken cared by different organizations. One day recollection has been made possible by the

Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro Campus Ministry Association (ACCMA) and Xavier University United Religious Organizations (XU URO). These two organizations facilitated the first and second year level Recollections. The Third year level is given catechesis by the Alpha Course program. When students reach 4th year, they undergo a one day recollection facilitated by the seminarians of St. John Vianney Theological seminary. Last school year 20132014, Xavier University opened its doors for the public high schools to have their recollection at the XU campus. The students had positive feedback since the place is new to them. A confession was conducted before the Mass. Mass sponsorship for the Feast of St. Augustine at the Cathedral is also being supported by

the school. Teachers and students are encouraged to join and offer something whether in kind or cash as a form of gratitude for the blessings they have received. The school is grateful for the teachers of the Values Education Department headed by Dr. Helen E. Maasin because of their zealous dedication to help the spiritual aspect of the students to grow. The school is considered to be the seed bed of vocation especially for priesthood. Worth to mention, there are seven Archdiocesan priests who are graduates of MOGCHS such as Fr. Ronald Ledesma, SSJV and Fr. Jobel to name a few. For the formation of the Values Education teachers, a recollection is conducted before the school year starts as well as a treat before the school year ends. Non-Catholic teachers are encouraged to join in this activity.

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Classroom Preparation

By junna faith daaca teacher I, mogchs

Preparing a classroom is not an easy task because it needs time, money and effort. It needs dedication and perseverance in order to realize such plan. Maybe I just thought that it may just be a plan but I do hope that when I retire from service as a teacher in the future, I will put up my own school so I can do what I want in my school as long as it follows the mandate of the government and the department of education. In the present, we al-

ready have good classrooms, but some would say that these classrooms are not what we wanted. We wanted something new, different and that can boost morale to teachers and students. If someday I will be given a chance to become a school head, I will ask help from my stakeholders to make good or improve classrooms by face lifting. Some teachers are becoming so uneconomical that they ask students to bring floor wax a day or a week. It would have been better if the teacher is a resourceful one, he asks help from others he knew

who can vouch to help the project of tiling and ask help to the hrpta. Provided that the building will not be demolished in order to exhaust all mean of maximizing the use of these rooms. The rooms must belong to a building that is newly built. In the hinterlands, classroom beautification is not a big issue, the issue is that students must be inside classroom to learn from their teachers. It is enough that these classroom made of bamboo or nipa are used a place for learning.

Utilization of Worksheets to improve Students Performance

By Helen A. Berbesada Teacher I, MOGCHS

Students’ activities in class are important in order to hook their interest and understand more of the subject matter. The worksheet provides a handy place for them to summarize the critical information. It make use of it during parts of two classes: first reviewing and introducing the different rules, then developing the material on error bounds. Students who performed good in the worksheets are also doing good in their achievements. Worksheets provided an excellent means of teach-

ing mathematical concepts that are somewhat algorithmic. There is a positive effect as to the achievement of students as manifested in their performance in the quarter exams. These worksheets encourage students to talk through the material until they reach a good understanding of it. Teaching students how to learn from their textbooks Having students write out responses encourages their engagement with the text; the questions chosen indicate areas on which to focus. Explicitly discussing the worksheets and why particular ques-

tions are asked helps students reflect on what is important. Followup discussions drawing similar information from students on subsequent sections reinforce lessons on how to glean knowledge from their textbooks. It helped students in connecting new material to previously-covered material. Making connections can be achieved by asking students to review, and possibly rephrase, previously-covered material at the beginning of a worksheet, and then to use this material to investigate new ideas.

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MICC to submit to Pres. Duterte results of studies on open-pit mining By Joann Villanueva

MANILA - - The interagency Mining Industry C oordinating Council (MICC) is set to submit to President Rodrigo R. Duterte by January 2018 a memorandum regarding the results of its study on open pit mining. In a briefing, Finance Undersecretar y Bayani

Agabin said the study by MICC’s Technical Working Group (TWG) aims to fully inform the President about the findings on open pit mining. The President has earlier decided to stand pat on his decision to ban open pit mining even after the MICC has recommended the lifting of the ban. He said he would only

scrap the ban if he sees that mining companies are doing something to correct the destruction on environment as a result of mining operations. Agabin said results of the TWG study is not targeted to immediately make the President change his decision on open pit mining but “to simply inform him of the findings of the

TWG.” He explained that open pit mining is being employed worldwide. “So the conclusion we had there, as a mining method, is it can be safely done but the recommendation was of course we have to tighten enforcement,” he said. Agabin, who represents See sumit, page 11

R&I affirms investment grade rating for PH MANILA -- Japanese debt rater Rating and Investment Information, Inc. (R&I) affirmed its investment grade rating of BBB with Stable outlook on the Philippines’ foreign currency issuer rating. In a statement, the credit rater expects the domestic economy to remain on solid ground driven by aggressive infrastructure investment under President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration. It cited the stable financial system in the country as among the positive factors for the country. “Anticipated widening

of the fiscal deficit and another current account deficit will unlikely be a major disturbing factor,” it said. Among those that boosted the credit raters’ optimism on the domestic economy are the strong private consumption, sustained rise of investments and fiscal discipline. The debt rater does not see lots of negative factors for the domestic economy that could provide downward pressure on the country’s creditworthiness. This, even on the back of See grade, page 11

Teaching Mathematics Through Problem Solving By MARIA CLEOFE B. PALMA Teacher I / Math Department Misamis Oriental GeneralComprehensive High School

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte poses for a photo with Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III (second from left seated), House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez (rightmost seated) and other lawmakers following the Ceremonial Signing of the 2018 General Appropriations Act (GAA) and Tax Reform Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) at the Malacañan Palace on December 19, 2017. (Photo by Rey Baniquet/Presidential Photo)

TRAIN to benefit Filipinos, boost economic growth: NEDA By Leslie Gatpolintan

MANILA -- The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) welcomes the passage of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) bill, noting its implementation will benefit

majority of Filipinos and boost the achievement of economic growth targets. TR AIN, w hich was signed Tuesday by President Rodrigo Duterte, is the first package of the government’s proposed C omprehensive Tax Reform Program (CTRP), which is seen to

generate additional revenue to fund the country’s investment requirements. “The implementation of TRAIN is essential as it will increase the spending capacity of the average working Filipino, boost revenueto-GDP (gross domestic product) ratio and fund

R.A. Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Camiguin Municipality of Mambajao NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that GERMALINA CABUDOY BOLO has filed with this Office PETITION FOR CHANGE OF FIRST NAME in her Certificate of Live Birth from “BERLINA” to “GERMALINA”. She was born on 1 JUNE I960 at CAMIGUIN EMERGENCY HOSPITAL, MAMBAJAO, SUBPROVINCE OF CAMIGUIN, PHILIPPINES whose parents are: GUILLERMO CABUDOY and RAMONA OCANG. Any person adversely’ affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 9 January 2018. MDN: Dec. 21 & 28, 2017

(SGD.) EDITHA B. MOOSREINER, MBA Municipal Civil Registrar

Publication Notice R.A 10172

government’s infrastructure and human capital investment program,” said NEDA Director-General and Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia in a statement. The TRAIN bill exempts those with an annual income See benefit, page 11

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Agusan del Norte City/Municipality: Butuan City NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

CCE-0284-2017 (R.A10172) 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 KATE GILLIAN ARALCA UGAY has filed with this office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error of the child’s sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of KATE GILLIAN ARALCA UGAY who was born on 25 August 1993 at P-1 Ampayon, Butuan City, Philippines and whose parents are OLIVIA ESTOLOGA ARALCA and JOSEPH TORCULAS UGAY. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 8 January 2018. MDN: Dec. 21 & 28, 2017

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What is a problem? A problem is a mathematically unfamiliar situation that needs a solution but for which the problem solver has no readily available algorithm to use to solve it.It is also finding a solution to a problem. There are three types of teaching related to problem solving according to SCHROEDER (1989). The first one is “teaching for problem solving”, second is “teaching about problem solving” and the third is “teaching through problem solving”. In teaching for problem solving technique, the problems are given to the students after needed content and skills are taught. On the other hand, teaching about problem solving technique involves giving problems to the students after general method and different strategies of solving problems are discussed. It includes four

phases: (a) understanding the Problem, (b) devising a Plan, (c) carrying out the plan and (d) looking back. Finally, the teaching through problem solving is the type wherein the problem is given to the students at the START. The problem is used as context to teach the topics as well as to develop skills and apply these skills to unfamiliar situations. B eing a confident problem solver is really important to achieve success. Much of that confidence comes from having a good process to use when approaching a problem. Thus, mathematics teachers are encouraged to present a problem at the start of the class. This will serve as a motivation or springboard of the lesson. The problem given will help develop critical thinking and will arouse the students’ interest.

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Thursday, December 21, 2017

91 Mindanao farmers now on way home for Christmas QUEZON CITY – After staying for nearly two months in Metro Manila to join the other sectors to ventilate their grievances, the 91 farmers from Davao region in Mindanao are now on their way home for Christmas. Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Acting Secretary John R. Castriciones attributed the success of the send-off ceremony on Monday, December 18 to the teamwork of DAR officials, employees, other concerned agencies and the local government of Quezon City. The formal send-off of the Mindanao farmers was realized five days after Castriciones formally assumed as DAR acting secretary. Other top officials of DAR, to include Undersecretaries Rosalina L. Bistoyong, Karlo S. Bello, Luis Meinrado C. Pangulayan and Emily O. Padilla; Directors Leomides R. Villareal of the Public Assistance and

Media Relations Service (PAMRS) and Rene E. Colocar of the Administrative Service also joined Castriciones during the send-off activity. Before they commenced their journey home, DAR had prepared a program where farmer leaders and members got the chance to meet and talk with the top officials of the agency where they made known their demands, among them, was on the issuance of an installation order for the agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) of the Tagum Development Corporation (TADECO) in the province of Davao del Norte. Castriciones assured the farmers that DAR will immediately look into their demands and directed the field operations and legal services units of the department to fast-track the resolutions of the above-stated appeal for the issuance of an installation order. The new DAR chief also

DAR Acting Secretary John R. Castriciones was joined by the leaders of Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas, Southern Mindanao and other top officials of DAR during the send-off ceremony held on Monday, December 18 at DAR central office. The 91 farmers from Mindanao went home to join their families for Christmas after nearly two months of stay in Manila.

emphasized to the farmers of the importance of the processes that the department must comply with regard to issuances and orders. He also reiterated the

thrust of the administration of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte of accelerating the process of the release of certificates of land ownership award (CLOAs) of the

ARBs and the provision of support programs and services. The office of Quezon City Vice-Mayor Joy Belmonte See farmers, page 10

Educating Children in Poor Families By Ian Kim J. Lorenzana Teacher I MOGCHS

Access to education for all has been a relatively recent development in human history when viewed from historical perspective. Access to education has over many years of human development have been a privilege of those who can afford and as a result it was a defining element as to the social class of a person. Only affluent families can bring their children to better schools and generally because they were educated and able to make a more informed decision as to which school their children should at-

tend to. Children born into poor families face an educational disadvantage from before birth and throughout their education such that the socio-economic status to a large extent determines educational outcomes, which in turn determine the socioeconomic status of their next generation. The law of the land which is the Constitution, provides that the state should promote and protect the right of all citizens to quality, equitable, and complete basic education in all levels for free and the state should take all the appropriate steps to make basic education accessible for all. The quality of a nation’s education is a

key factor in the economic growth of the nation in the labor market, performance of individuals towards national development goals and in providing a pathway out of poverty. We can’t deny the fact that the Philippine educational system has a lot of perennial problems that up to now are still existing and remain unsolved. No enough classrooms, science laboratories, libraries, books, and other learning materials are the common problems in every school. All the needs of the school is not provided by the national government to ensure a school that has an environment which is conducive to learning. Parents whose

students are in the public schools are still obliged to spend some of their money for the education of their students despite the mandates of our law that basic education is for all and for free. These money goes to other needs of the school such as, the school uniform, school identification card, and science materials for science laboratory activities, photocopies of the activities and other subject references due to unavailability of textbooks and other learning materials at school. Another dilemma for the parents is the giving of daily allowances to their children in going to school. This is the biggest challenge for

parents whose income is below the minimum wage and living lower poverty line. This scenario is the biggest obstacle of every unfortunate students and the inability of their parents to support them in their studies which will later result to their failure. I believed in the adage that poverty is not a hindrance to success but rather poverty is only a colossal factor that inhibits success. Money is a catalyst for success. Therefore, if a person has enough money, he can easily do what he wants to hone all the qualities he needs to help him determine his social class in the society.

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Tagum recognized for winning war vs malnutrition PASAY CITY—The City of Tagum adds another feather on its cap as it bagged the highly-coveted CROWN (Consistent Regional Outstanding Winner in Nutrition) Award during the 2017 National Nutrition Awarding Ceremony, proving that Tagum City is winning its war against hunger and malnutrition. Awarded by the National Nutrition Council, the said ceremony was held at the Philippine International Convention Center where Tagum received a trophy and 500,000 pesos cash prize. CROWN is a national award given to local government units consistently awarded for their outstand-

ing nutritional programs for three consecutive years. Mayor Allan L. Rellon led in receiving the award with the City Nutrition Action Officer Jan Dmitri Sator and the rest of the City Nutrition Members, City Councilor Ronald Eliot and Brgy. Captain Renante Robles. The award is a proof of the excellent implementation of nutritional programs of the city. Mayor Rellon emphasizes the positive outcome in investing on human capital most especially on children for they will be the future of our world. He also said in his speech that the award is a symbol of responsibility and inspiration as well to

outdo the performance of the existing city’s exemplary nutritional programs. “It is therefore right to say that this award is not only for the city government but also to all individuals who made this tagumpay a resounding success.” The local chief executive then thanked the people behind this joyous success. “This award goes to all the barangay officials, to our frontline employees at the City Health Office, the barangay health workers, the Child Development Teachers and the parents who have developed an ecosystem of cooperation that made a difference and afforded us

(L-R) ASEC Maria-Bernardita Flores of the Department of Health; Chief of Staff Atty. Muhammad Fyzee Ali of the Department of Agriculture; Undersecretary Austere Panadero of Department of the Interior and Local Government; ASEC Maria Francia Laxaman of the Department Health; City Mayor Allan L. Rellon who recieved the award; Tagum City Councilor Jan Dmitri Sator and Ronald Eliot pose for a photo opportunity in the recently concluded National Nutrition Awarding Ceremony held at the Philippine International Convention Center today, December 12. Edwin Lasquite/CIO Tagum

300 IPs hurdle training, join Army’s SMART companies See tagum, page 10

DAVAO CITY – A total of 300 indigenous peoples (IPs) or lumads will lead a regimented life after graduating from an eight-week basic military training course, qualifying them as members of the Philippine Army. Ten of the graduates are women who will form part of the four military companies named Sundalo ng Mamamayan, Armado laban sa Terorismo at kriminalidad (SMART). They will operate in areas near their localities, according to the 10th Infantry Division (ID) commander Maj. Gen Noel Clement. SMART units are capable

ComVal village receives P5.7-M worth water system

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DAVAO CITY -- The Compostela Valley provincial government with the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) turned over P5.7 million worth of Potable Water System at Barangay Kapatagan in Laak, Compostela Valley. This was announced by the Compostela Valley provincial information office on Monday. The project was implemented through the Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan (PAMANA) which was implemented

by the province. Barangay Captain Moises Doca together with his constituents thanked the provincial government and the officials of the DILGPAMANA for the project. The funds used for the project was part of the P15 million allocated funds from the DILG-PAMANA through President Rodrigo Duterte which is divided into two Water System Projects in Laak town. Based on the latest

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Thursday, December 21, 2017

Role of Teachers in Protecting Rights of the Child (Art.3 of the The Family Code of the Philippines) By GENERISA N. BRATO TEACHER I MOGCHS

Teachers must value the rights of the child since they are our client in school. The following are rights of the child that guide us in teaching.1) Every child is endowed with the dignity and worth of a human being from the moment of his conception, as generally accepted in medical parlance, and has, therefore, the right to be born well. 2) Every child has the right to a wholesome family life that will provide him with love, care and understanding, guidance and counseling, and moral and material security. The dependent or abandoned child shall be provided with the nearest substitute for a home. 3) Every child has the right to a well-rounded development of his personality to the end that he may become a happy, useful and active member of society. The gifted child shall be given opportunity and encouragement to develop his special talents. The emotionally disturbed or socially maladjusted child shall be treated with sympathy and understanding, and shall be entitled to treatment and

competent care.The physically or mentally handicapped child shall be given the treatment, education and care required by his particular condition. 4) Every child has the right to a balanced diet, adequate clothing, sufficient shelter, proper medical attention, and all the basic physical requirements of a healthy and vigorous life. 5) Every child has the right to be brought up in an atmosphere of morality and rectitude for the enrichment and the strengthening of his character. 6) Every child has the right to an education commensurate with his abilities and to the development of his skills for the improvement of his capacity for service to himself and to his fellowmen. 7) Every child has the right to full opportunities for safe and wholesome recreation and activities, individual as well as social, for the wholesome use of his leisure hours. 8) Every child has the right to protection against exploitation, improper influences, hazards, and other conditions or circumstances prejudicial to his physical, mental, emotional, social and moral development. 9) Every child

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has the right to live in a community and a society that can offer him an environment free from pernicious influences and conducive to the promotion of his health and the cultivation of his desirable traits and attributes. 10) Every child has the right to the care, assistance, and protection of the State, particularly when his parents or guardians fail or are unable to provide him with his fundamental needs for growth, development, and improvement. 11) Every child has the right to an efficient and honest government that will deepen his faith in democracy and inspire him with the morality of the constituted authorities both in their public and private lives. 12) Every child has the right to grow up as a free individual, in an atmosphere of peace, understanding, tolerance, and universal brotherhood, and with the determination to contribute his share in the building of a better world. The school, through the principal, teachers and stakeholders must educate those who are still ignorant of our childrens’ right so as not to deprive them.

Developing Students to be Critical Thinkers By Kathleen Mae M. Atasan Teacher I MOGCHS

A lesson is learner-centered if it provides the learners plenty of opportunities to engage in higher order thinking skills. There is a need to address the needs of every student in the classroom. It is important that they must be recognized in the teaching learning process. Our lesson must be learner-centered and it must address 21st century learners. Teacher must be thinking about how to create an environment in such a way that it is a learner-centered. One of the essential requirements in teaching learning process is the environment. It could be a physical, psychological learning environment. The physical environment must be addressed by the principal, adviser, teachers, parents and stakeholders in the community. The school must build a good relations with the community stakeholders in order to have a better if not the best environment. The psychological environment is also needed in order for our

students to learn without fear. This connotes that teachers must recognized students background in order to understand their state of psychological preparedness. Teachers must have activities that promote that promote higher order thinking skills. When students apply, create and evaluate

IN THE MATTER JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER CIVIL CASE NO.2017-106 THE DIVORCE BETWEEN SPOUSES ANGELUS ADANZA TAN. JR. AND LUCHELLE UY RICHARD-TAN, ANGELUS ADANZA TAN. JR. AND LUCHELLE UY RICHARD-TAN, Petitioners. X- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - / ORDER Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rites on January 31, 1992 at Cebu City and it was duly registered at the Office of the City Civil Registrar of Tagum City, Davao del Norte , both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their residence at 3rd East Rosario Heights, Iligan City and Don Carlos Bukidnon respectively That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated from each other for fifteen (15) years,they decided to separate live physically in bed and board thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other,neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on January 31, 1992, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on January 12, 2018 at 9:00 a.m at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a news paper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 13th day of December, 2017. MDN: Dec. 14, 21 & 28, 2017

Publication Notice R.A. 10172 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, Guidelines in the Implementation of Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172). Notice is hereby served to the public that DARREL GUANZON TAGOD has filed with this Office, a petition for Correction of Clerical Error to correct the Child’s Sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in his Certificate of Live Birth bearing Registry No. 90-358, was bom on DECEMBER 26, 1989 at Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental to parents CELIA GUANZON and ELMERANDO TAGOD. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than NOVEMBER 24, 2017.

MDN: Dec. 14 & 21, 2017

(SGD.) ATTY. MARGIE LUSTRE LUMA-AD City Civil Registrar

(SGD.) HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge

By Irish Karylle D. Monte, Ph.D. Education Program Specialist II- HRD

Education graduates and those with education units eligible to take the Licensure Exam for Teachers seek employment as soon as they pass the exam, either in private or public schools. A career in the Department of Education as a public school teacher is indeed one of the most sought-after jobs in the country . Every year, thousands of teacherapplicants vie for a teaching position in the Department of Education. Former DepEd Secretary Jesli Lapus once said, “There is a real need to improve the quality of teachers entering the service of the Department”, referring to newly hired teachers entering the service. Given that these teacher-applicants come from various schools, with different orientations, the Department recognizes the need to implement the Teacher Induction Program (TIP) through the Teacher Education Council. TIP is the NOTICE

their learning, they manifest that their learning is deepened and will always be remembered because they value it and they use it in their lives. Teachers must give enabling questions or develop questions that will generate ideas and will hook their interest. Teachers must provide varied students opportunity to think.

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late OCTAVIUS ABAMONGA TENCHAVEZ and DOMINADOR ABAMONGA TENCHAVEZ JR., (who died on March 22, 2017 and July 16, 2012 in Davao City and Tagum City, Davao del Norte, Philippines), respectively, the latter being in turn the sole and only heirs of their late parents Spouses REGINA ABAMONGA TENCHAVEZ (Died: January 29, 1996) and DOMINADOR R. TENCHAVEZ (Died: October 10, 1991), Our said deceased parents-in-law/grandparents, at the time of their death left one (1) parcel of land situated at Cogon, Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental, which is more particularly described as follows to wit: “A parcel of land (Lot No. 3756-D, portion of Lot 3756, Cad-240, Misamis Cadastre, Psd-10-062938) located at Barangay Cogon, Ozamiz City with an area of SIX THOUSAND NINETY EIGHT (6,098) square meters, more or less, covered by TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 1402015000403 of the Registry of Deeds for Ozamiz City and Tax Declaration No. 16054906.” Is the subject of DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE LATE SPOUSES REGINA ABAMONGA TENCHAVEZ AND DOMINADOR R. TENCHAVEZ, SR. AMONG THEIR HEIRS WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE executed by and among: The HEIRS OF THE LATE OCTAVIUS ABAMONGA TENCHAVEZ namely: his surviving wife MARIA DAISY OBRA TENCHAVEZ and his surviving two (2) children namely: ELIZABETH FAYE O. TENCHAVEZ and EDWARD SHILDON O. TENCHAVEZ, and the HEIRS OF THE LATE DOMINADOR ABAMONGA TENCHAVEZ, JR. namely: his surviving second wife LORENA COBRADO TENCHAVEZ and their surviving two (2) children namely: STEVEN JAY C. TENCHAVEZ and CYREL C. TENCHAVEZ as well as the surviving five

flagship project of the Teacher Education Council. It aims to promote “excellence in public education by enhancing the effectiveness in content knowledge and instructional skills of beginning teachers or those who have zero to three years teaching experience.” From its pilot implementation in 2006, to Regional Level implementation (in partnership with the Higher Education Institutions), and recently, Division Level implementation, the Teacher Induction Program officially became a policy in August of 2017 through DepEd Order No. 43., s. 2017. This means that the implementation of TIP will be standardized across the country using the same time frame and modules. The policy states that DepEd, “fully supports the continuing professional development and progress of the newly hired teachers based on the principle of lifelong learning and the Department’s commitment to the development of new and beginning teachers.”

With the new policy, the newly hired teachers (those with 0-3 years’ experience teaching in the public school system) shall now undergo the Teacher Induction Program for the three years, covering 6 modules, namely; The Department of Education, The Filipino Teacher, The K to 12 Curriculum, The Teaching Process, The Learning Process, and The School and Community Linkages. Aside from the quarterly training, one of the key features of the TIP is the Mentoring Program, wherein a TIP Mentor (a Department Head, Master or Key Teacher) shall be assigned to orient, mentor and supervise the newly hired teacher(s). Differentiated Supervision and Classroom Supervision will also be employed within the 3-year TIP period. The Department hopes that the TIP can provide newly hired teachers with the necessary support, and knowledge as they embark on a journey as teachers in the public school system. NOTICE

(5) children of his first wife (EMILIE PICCIO TENCHAVEZ, died on January 30, 1992) namely: MEGGY P. TENCHAVEZ, CHARLES P. TENCHAVEZ, BRENAN JOHN P. TENCHAVEZ, CAROLINE P. TENCHAVEZ, AND MARIREY P. TENCHAVEZ. Hence, MARIA DAISY OBRA TENCHAVEZ hereinafter called the VENDOR, for herself and for her principals namely: ELIZABETH FAYE O. TENCHAVEZ (per Special Power of Attorney Mark Peter M. Quilaneta) BRENAN JOHN P. TENCHAVEZ, CAROLINE P. TENCHAVEZ, AND MARIREY P. TENCHAVEZ (per Special Power of Attorney Vice Consul Kristine F. Bautista and in turn per Special Power of Attorney Wendel Enad) MEGGY P. TENCHAVEZ (per Special Power of Attorney Gilberto B. Pasimanero) CHARLES P. TENCHAVEZ (per Special Power of Attorney Osias M. Merioles Jr.) as well as LORENA COBRADO TENCHAVEZ hereinafter called the VENDOR, for herself and her principals STEVEN JAY C. TENCHAVEZ (per Special Power of Attorney Leo B. Delgra) and CYREL C. TENCHAVEZ (per Special Power of Attorney Virginio C. Juan II) - all such “Special Power of Attorney” are hereto appended as integral part of this deed which authorities, among other matters, their respective attorney-in fact to sign this “Extrajudicial Settlement with Deed of Absolute Sale”-for and in consideration of the sum of SEVENTY THOUSAND PESOS(P70,000.00) do hereby absolutely SELL, TRANSFER and CONVEY in favor of ELIZABETH I. ANG AND SHIRLEY ANG BASTE, both of legal age, Filipino, single/ married, and residents of Ozamiz City, hereinafter called the VENDEES, the above-described one (1) parcel of land, unto the said vendees. Under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Emmanuel V. Chiong; as per Doc. No. 271; Page No. 55; Book No. XXIX; Series of 2017.

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of JOSE ESTORBA who died in Brgy. Sanghan, Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte, that the said deceased, at the time of his death, left a certain real property, situated at Brgy. Sanghan, Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte covered by under Transfer Certificate of Title No. ET-1292 together with improvements thereon and more particularly described as follows, to wit: Boundaries: NE.,along line 4-1 by Lot 18-D-29-W., SE.,along line 1-2 by Lot 18-D-29-Z; SW.,along line 2-3 by Lot 18-D-29-HH, all of Subdivision plan, Psd-13-000558 (AR); NW.,along line 3-4 by Lot 18-D-16-,Psd-100203-020579 (AR); containing an area of 10,000 square meters. Is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS WITH DEED OF SALE made and entered into by and among: ANACORITA B. ESTORBA, JUNITA E. TICON, ERNEST B. ESTORBA AND AMY E. LOFRANCO Filipinos, of legal ages, and residents of Brgy. Sanghan, Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte; That the parties being all of legal ages and with full civil capacity to contract, hereby by these presents agree to divide adjudicate, and SELL, TRANSFER and CONVEY a portion of the above-mentioned property, which is adjudicated to MELISSA SARCO ESCOL., Filipino,of all legal age, and a resident of P-9 Brgy. Sanghan, Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte,her heirs and assigns, that certain portion of a parcel of land or 300 square meters more or less. For and in consideration of the sum of SEVENTY THOUSAND PESOS (P70,000.00) only in Philippine currency, the heir-vendor received and acknowledged with full satisfaction from the vendee. Under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Alan M. Asio; as per Doc. No. 67; Page No. 14; Book No. LVI; Series of 2017.

MDN: Dec. 7, 14 & 21, 2017

Office of the Municipal Civil Registrar MUNICIPALITY OF MAGSAYSAY Province of Davao del Sur

OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR Publication Notice R.A. 10172 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

December 19, 2017 CCE- 0045-2017 R.A. 10172

December 19, 2017 CCE-0044-2017 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 JOYEN LAGRIA OCON has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in the GENDER from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JOYEN LAGRIA OCON at Mabini, Magsaysay, Davao del Sur and whose parents are JULIO OCON and SUSANA LAGRIA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file their written opposition with this Office not later than January 03, 2018.

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 JAY CASTRO-ENTOMA has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in the GENDER from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JAY SALGON CASTRO at San Isidro, Magsaysay, Davao del Sur and whose parents are JESUS CASTRO and ELENA SALGON. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file their written opposition with this Office not later than January 03, 2018.

MDN: Dec. 21 & 28, 2017

(SGD.) ANASTACIA B. DENSING Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: Dec. 21 & 28, 2017

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Thursday, December 21, 2017

Biblical reflection

Today is a miracle already for you to celebrate The Gospel of Jesus Christ (December 21, 2017-Thursday) Mark 8:11-13”The Pharisees came out and began to argue with Him, seeking from Him a sign from heaven, to test Him. Sighing deeply in His spirit, He said, “Why does this generation seek for a sign? Truly I say

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of doing multiple roles in civil-military work. They can use force when necessary, said Clement. Among the brigades under the 10th ID are the 1001st Brigade in Compostela Valley, 1002nd in Davao Del Sur, 1003rd in Davao del Norte, and 701st in Davao Oriental. Clement said: “These IP companies will be augmented by officers and enlisted personnel preferably IP or at least from the same province who know the customs and tradition in the area.” Last week, the 300 IPs completed their training which started on October 17. A graduation ceremony

to you, no sign will be given to this generation.” Leaving them, He again embarked and went away to the other side. There are many times that we have the same mentality with the Pharisees because we ask God every day for more evidences that he is alive. You never

understood that the day you have today is a miracle already for you to celebrate.On the other side, faith is a vital element for our salvation. No faith means denial of God. Hebrews 11:1”Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. In my case,

I am always praying to God to increase my faith because there are times that it is hard to believe his existence in my life. I reached to the point of doubtfulness that’s why I asked him to intervene in my mind. Luke 17:5”The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith! Pray to God for

was held Sunday at the headquarters of the 10th ID in Barangay Tuboran, Mawab, Compostela Valley Province. Clement hopes the IPs will be part of nationbuilding with the goal of achieving peace and sustainable development not only in their communities but within the area under the 10th ID. According to Clement, the 10th ID is lucky to be one of the recipients in the Philippine Army’s recruitment program for IPs who are prone to agitation and recruitment of the New People’s Army (NPA). He said IPs need to know about the propaganda, deception and the motives of the communists in their Ancestral Domain.

He said the IP soldiers are the most qualified to do the task of informing the IP communities about the real motive of the communist movement. The IP Officers and Enlisted personnel know best the culture, practices, customs and traditions and the dialect. “I advised them not to forget but keep up the culture and tradition of their tribe because they have achieved self-determination and have become model in their communities,” Clement added. The 300 IPs were part of the 400 new recruits of the 10th Infantry Division Academy to become soldiers. Their recruitment was made after learning that many of them wanted to join the government forces. The Army went through the consultation process because they cannot just accept IPs without the recommendation of the tribal leaders, who know the members of their community. To give the IPs wish to become soldiers, some requirements were waived by the Army such as education level,

age, and the civil registry documents. The lumads, however, were required to undergo the medical examination. All the new recruits will serve as soldiers for one term (3 years) and will be given the opportunity to re-enlist for another three years if they want. But, they will have to take the Armed Forces of the Philippines Service Aptitude Test (APSAT) to qualify for another three years of service. The IPs will serve as soldiers and they are entitled to free uniforms, accommodation, and other benefits given to a soldier. PNA

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more faith. Pray for more strength that even adversities could not decrease your faith to Him. Bear this in your mind; sometimes we can think that God is absent and quiet in all your prayers and intentions in life but Bro. Edcel L. Closas no, he is just watching you struggling because you can handle evhe believes you that erything. tion (PPAN) that will be implemented starting this year until 2022. (Ziyarah Manalo/CIO Tagum)

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another fringe pizzeria/ pub though, as they also serve everyday breakfast meals and familiar Filipino favorites like Lechon kawali, boneless bangus, and baby-back ribs. Howe ver, WEEGO’s piece de resistance would have to be their servings of artfully-made Hiligaynon dishes like batchoy, dinuguan, and molo that will surely put its feasters in all smiles once every morsel is consumed. From the interiors to the food, WEEGO’s style is reminiscent of the Bacolodnon culture, filled with life and color. What better way to enjoy local food than to also feed your eyes with whimsical art that Bacolod is known for? If you ever find yourself in Bacolod, don’t forget to drop by at WEEGO’s bistro on the first f loor of Go hotel Bacolod, Mandalagan. It opens daily from 6 AM to 8 PM.

report, the other Water System project is now 95 percent complete located at Barangay Poblacion, Laak as part of the DILGPAMANA projects. PAMANA is the government’s flagship program for peace and development aimed at improving the socio-economic conditions in areas affected and vulnerable to armed conflict. The PAMANA program helped addressed the needs of the people in conflictaffected communities. The DILG earlier reported that 2012 PAMANA program has a total of 280 completed out of 287 projects; 96 out of 98 projects have been completed in 2013 program; 110 projects in 2014; 79 of the 115 projects have been completed in 2015; and 136 projects from page 7 in 2016. PNA took care of the food packs and the boxes of bottled from page 7 water needed by the MinWith its zany wall art by danao farmers for their the different local talents long journey home. in the area, the cafe will The farmers also reget your creative juices ceived scholarship cerflowing while you enjoy tificates from the Technitheir delicious and equally cal Education and Skills easy on the eyes food items. Development Authority WEEGO bistro is per- (TESDA) through the offect for locals and tourists fice of Deputy Director alike who appreciate local Diosdado Padilla. Bicolano food and art. Despite the heavy rains Definitely the first thing on Monday, the dismantling to try when in WEEGO of the tents and camps is their flatbread pizza previously set up by the which comes in four dif- farmers in front of the DAR ferent flavors (Hawaiian, central office went on. Sardines, All-cheese, & The farmers left Quezon WEE’s sp e c i a l ). D on’t City at around 10:00 p.m. mistake WEEGO as just on Monday.

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of the activity, OPAPP Undersecretary and Executive Director Diosita Andot expressed her delight on the opportunity of going back and giving joy, especially to the children residing in the evacuation centers. ‘Ang gusto namin lang po talaga ay marinig at maramdaman niyo kung gaano namin kayo kamahal. yung pagmamahal na iyon, matagal na po ito – simula pa lang noong nangyari (ang gulo) sa Marawi,” Andot shared. (What we would really like, is for you to hear and feel how much we love you. That love has been there, ever since the crisis in Marawi began.) James Alih T. Abdul of OPAPP’s Early Recovery and Rehabilitation Project, said that there’s a lesson in seeing the kids in harmony with each other. “Kung nakikita niyo sila, masaya sila, lahat nakangiti at wala silang nakikitang divide. Kristiyano, Muslim, Katutubo – pantay sa kanilang mga paningin. Sana yung mga magulang ay tularan ang kanilang mga anak para tayo ay masaya

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Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III in some of the MICC meetings, explained that tighter enforcement has been part of their earlier discussions but pointed out that “apparently it has not reached the President.” He said the President would always have the last say on mining regulations but noted that with the planned submission of the findings of MICC’s TWG study they hope to inform the President some more. Part of the planned memorandum is setting of standards for open pit mining. Agabin said there are existing rules on open pit mining but current rules did not include standards on certain items similar to building code rules. (PNA)

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at patuloy mamuhay ng payapa,” expressed Abdul. (If you observe them, they’re happy, all are smiling and they see no divide. Christians, Muslims, Indigenous People – in their eyes, all are equal. My wish is for their parents to be more like their children, so that all of us can be joyful, and can continue to live in peace with each other.) For the most part, the IDPs and volunteers conveyed their gratitude to OPAPP’s initiatives. “Napaka-gandang umpisa nito sa mga IDPs para ma-feel nila na laging may gumagabay sa kanila, nagmamahal at makalimutan nila ng panandalian ‘yung nangyaring sakuna sa kanila. Karamihan sa kanila wala talagang dala-dala, pero ‘yung activities dito parang nanunumbalik ‘yung kung ano ‘yung ginagawa nila bago mangyari ‘yung sa Marawi,” said Apipa Cabaro, a member of the Mindanao People’s Peace Movement and a volunteer on the said activity. (This is a good start for the IDPs to feel that there will always be someone who will guide and love them, and that they have “To that end, it is essential to sustain the momentum of investment from inside and outside the country by improving the business environment through continued reforms,” the report said. On Tuesday afternoon, Duterte signed the first package of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion Act (TRAIN), which cuts the personal income tax of workers. The first package of the tax reform aims to give workers higher take home pay and correct the inequities in the tax system. “R&I will keep an eye on whether solid economic growth will bring about a steady rise in income levels. Going forward, given likely inflation pressure from tax reforms, higher oil prices and the weaker currency, as well as from buoyant domestic demand, consumer price trends and the way the central bank controls the situation would draw our attention,” the statement said. The debt rater said inflation is seen to be hit by the expected sustained hikes in oil prices and the tax reform but pointed out that “if managed within the target range of two to four percent, however, inflation will not be a drag on the economy.” “Eyes are on the BSP’s (Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas) handling in inflation control while preserving economic growth momentum,” it added. As of end-November this year, inflation averaged at 3.2 percent. (PNA)

the recent strong growth of imports as a result of higher domestic demand, which in turn has resulted in a slight deficit in the country’s current account position after being in surplus for 13 consecutive years or since 2003. “R&I does not immediately take a negative view of the shift from a surplus mainly attributable to remittances from overseas, which tend to be used for consumption, to a deficit stemming from capital goods imports that can be the seeds of future economic growth,” the report said. The Duterte administration targets a gross domestic product (GDP) of between 6.5-7.5 percent this 2017 from page 6 and between 7 and 8 percent of PHP250,000 and below from 2018-22. from personal income tax,

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Thursday, December 21, 2017

In celebration of the season of hope, love and peace, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP), partnered with Duyog Marawi, to spread the spirit of Christmas to the communities of internally displaced persons (IDPs) from the Islamic City of Marawi, December 16-17. (OPAPP)

an avenue to temporarily forget what happened to them in Marawi. Most of them have nothing when they fled their city, but the activities here somehow brought them back to what they used to do before the siege occurred.) Alana Manta, 50, also showed her amusement on the activities conducted, citing for example that she and also adjusts excise taxes on fuel and automobiles. “As we look forward to TRAIN’s implementation next year, we will continue to rally for the full implementation of the CTRP to promote equity, and raise the needed revenues for government’s programs and projects especially in infrastructure, education and health,” said Pernia. With the CTRP, NEDA’s analysis shows that real gross domestic product (GDP) will be higher by 0.5 to 1.1 percent by year 2022. Meanwhile, the NEDA also welcomes the passage of the General Appropriations Act (GAA) for 2018, which was also signed by Duterte Tuesday. The 2018 GAA proposes a national budget of PHP3.7 trillion, 12 percent higher than last year’s budget. “With the passing of TRAIN and the 2018 GAA, we are well on track in reaching our mediumterm targets. These are in line with the development strategies in the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2017-2022, which identifies tax reform, infrastructure development, and human capital investment as priorities,” he added. (PNA)

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Ka Oto said the military has agreed to the call of the third party facilitator that there will be a stand-down of both opposing forces in the towns of Claver, Gigaquit, Bacuag and Placer, all in Surigao del Norte. The stand-down reportedly started Monday until Thursday. “The NPA will stop tactical strikes which correspond with the military stand-down

also danced along the children’s songs. “Malaking tulong ‘to lalo na sa anak ko para pansamantala niyang makalimutan ‘yung nangyari sa Marawi siege. Ayaw ko na makita niya akong malungkot, pero ‘di siya magsasawa na ipaalala na ang importante, magkakasama kami. Kumpleto kami ng pamilya ko,” she said. (This is a big

help especially to my child so she can temporarily forget what happened in Marawi. She doesn’t want to see me sad, but she never cease to remind me that what is important is that we are all together. Our family is complete) “Huwag tayong mawalan ng pag-asa. Magkaisa tayo, magtulungan tayo at panatilihin natin ang kapay-

apaan, even kung nandoon pa rin tayo sa mga evacuation camps. Maramingmaraming salamat po sa inyong lahat again, and Merry Merry Christmas!” Andot appealed in her closing remarks. (Don’t lose hope. Let us be united, help each other and maintain the peace, even if you are still living in the evacuation camps. Thank you very much and Merry Merry Christmas!) Hundreds of knapsacks containing school supplies, lunch kit, and candies were repacked and distributed by OPAPP family to the temporary residents of Buru-un School of Fisheries, Sta. Elena Evacuation Center and home-based shelters at Barangay Upper Hinaplanon, in addition to the simultaneous activities also conducted at Kiwalan 5A and Kiwalan RC. This activity is part of OPAPP’s early recovery and rehabilitation project for IDPs. Under OPAPP’s Social Healing and Peace Building program, the activity is in line with the religious and cultural practices capacitating leaders in promoting peace in various localities. (OPAPP)

SEVEN SEAS WATERPARK AND RESORT GRAND LAUNCHING – PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL BAMBI EMANO AND VICE GOVERNOR JOEY PELAEZ joined the Founder and CEO of the Seven Seas Waterpark and Resort ELPIDIO M. PARAS, 2nd District Congresswoman Juliette T. Uy and Municipal Mayor of Opol MAXIMO SENO during the Grand Launching and Holiday Festival of the Seven Seas Waterpark and Resort in Barangay Barra, Opol, Misamis Oriental. The activity formally announced the availability of all slides and attractions of the first world-class water theme park resort in Northern Mindanao resort. Also present during the event were Provincial Board Members BORIS ACTUB, GERARDO SABAL III, NANCY MADJOS and LEONARD WINSTANLEY. Vice Governor Pelaez supports the theme park’s grand opening to promote tourism in the province of Misamis Oriental.

and suspension of police operations at the aforesaid area,” Ka Oto said, adding that they are hoping the military will be sincere “so there will be no clash and this will pave way for the safe release of the captive cops.” Bishop Rhee Timbang, of the Independent Church of the Philippines-Diocese of Surigao, who is acting as third party lead convenor, confirmed the NPA’s announced release of the cops. “Very true but details are yet kept from the public,” Timbang said Tuesday afternoon. But spokesmen of the Army’s 30th Infantry Battalion and 36th Infantry

Battalion did not confirm a military stand-down. The two cops were supposed to be released last Dec. 5 but was canceled because the military did not heed the call for a stand-down, the NPA claimed. Ka Maria Malaya, spokesperson of the NDF in Northeastern Mindanao (NDF-NEMR), earlier said in an emailed statement that Doverte and Degamon were supposed to be released on Dec. 5 as part of the NDF’s gesture of peace and in response to the ardent request of their families to be reunited with them this Christmas. Malaya said they decid-

ed to cancel the scheduled release after the military ignored the third party facilitator’s call for them to stand-down. Lt. Col Xerxes A. Trinidad, 36IB commander, said they have no authority to declare a suspension of military operations. “Unless there is a directive from the President declaring a SOMO, the 36IB will not stop in pursuing the abductors and rescue the two cops,” he added. The policemen’s families, media, different civil society organizations, causeoriented groups and peace advocates are expected to witness Wednesday’s release in an undisclosed location.

EDITOR : MARK FRANCISCO

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December 21, 2017

Secret Garden – where Primavera cardholders dine Story and Photos by MARK FRANCISCO

FOR each P1,000 worth of yummylicious Korean food, you’ll get ten percent off. But that’s only exclusive for Primavera Perks Card holders. So where should you avail the discount card? The question is not actually where but how. Because you can only get the Primavera Perks Card for free by owning a unit at either Primavera Residences or the currently constructing Primavera City, all located in uptown Cagayan de Oro. There are a lot of Korean restaurants in Cagayan de Oro but Secret Garden boasts of a complete array of authentic Korean dishes – from kimchi to pickled vegetables and spiced tofu. Located along Masterson Avenue, this laid back hideout is just one of the many partners for Primavera Perks Cards. Cardholders will get P100 to P200 off per night if coursed through Damiani. Get five percent discount from regular price items for a minimum purchase of P500 and above in participating food tenants at SM City Cagayan de Oro. Get special freebies when

you dine at Barkadahan Grill. Get special freebies when you dine at Shield Diner. Get ten percent discount from regular price items at Bad Burgers. Get three percent discount from regular price items for a minimum purchase of P500 and above at Michelle Bakeshop. Get ten percent discount from

regular price items for a minimum purchase of P150 for coffee-based products at Bikes N Barrels. Get five percent discount on regular price at Luna Ristoranti. And the list of partners is growing. So get the perks that work exclusively for you. Be part of the Primavera Perks Card community.