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COWD will not oppose entry of water cooperative By MARK FRANCISCO Correspondent
CAGAYAN de Oro City-The manager of the Cagayan de Oro Water District (COWD) assured the public yesterday that it won’t oppose the entry of a newly-formed cooperative consortium’s desire
to compete with the beleaguered governmentoperated utility and offer water services here. COWD manager Rachel Beja said they understood that the law does not provide them monopoly of water provision in their service area and any entity could
LTFRB-10 readying to pilot PUVMP in Oro By GERRY LEE GORIT Correspondent
CAGAYAN de Oro City--In response to doubts raised by certain sectors on the readiness of the Duterte administration to implement the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP), the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board 10, here, is set to roll-out, this month, a display center that will
cater operators with the modern PUVs to replace their old jeepneys. LTFRB-10 Regional Director Aminoden Guro said no cash will be involved in the transaction. “It will be swapping of vehicles,” he said. Guro said several transport companies have already manifested willingness to provide the modern type See pilot, page 11
LTO to start issuing license plates in 2018 THE Land Transportation Office (LTO) will start issuing license plates by March next year, assuring motorists it will proceed with the procurement in accordance with the law. In a statement Thursday, the LTO said it has issued a notice of award to the winning bidder in the procurement of license plates
worth P978.8 million last December 1. The winning bidder Trojan Computer Forms Manufacturing Corporation and J.H. Tonnjes E.A.S.T. GmbH & Co. KG Joint Venture will provide the performance security with the initial delivery of license plates scheduled sometime See start, page 11
compete with them. “That is their right and that will give Cagayanons an option for a water service provider,” Beja said. But Beja is confident that COWD will still be the one patronized by the public, saying that “Cagayan de Oro is one of the few
cities whose water district has grown so much that it has practically covered to serve almost a total of its population at 82 percent.” Over the weekend, 15 water cooperatives agreed to pool their resources together and invested P150 million to hire technical experts
and construct distribution lines, ready to serve the city in 2018 as an alternative to COWD. Councilor Teodulfo Lao, chair of the committee on public utilities who was briefed by the consortium, reported that the cooperatives will also put up their
own water treatment plant and sell their product at P8 per cubic meter or P2 less than what COWD gets from its supplier, Rio Verde Water Consortium, Inc. The surprise move of the cooperatives came at a time when the Regional See entry, page 11
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NBI to resume anti-drug operations JUSTICE Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II ordered the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to join the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and other law enforcement agencies in anti-illegal drugs operations. In Department Order No. 778 issued Wednesday, Aguirre granted NBI the authority to conduct investigation and case build-up for violation of Republic Act No. 9165 otherwise known as “Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Acts of 2002”. “The NBI through its Director, Atty. Dante Gierran is directed to submit a monthly report to the office undersigned on its current activities related to implementation of this order,” Aguirre said in his order. This order revoked DO 670 dated October 13, 2017 which directed NBI to leave to PDEA all operations against illegal drugs. On Tuesday, President
Rodrigo Duterte signed a memorandum ordering the Philippine National Police (PNP) and other law enforcement agencies to rejoin the government’s anti-illegal drugs campaign. Aside from the PNP and NBI, the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Bureau of Customs, and Philippine Postal Corporation will also provide active support to PDEA which will remain as the lead agency in the anti-drug war. The new order supersedes an earlier memorandum issued by Duterte on Oct. 10, 2017, directing “NBI, PNP or any and all anti-illegal drugs task force to yield to the PDEA as the sole agency in the conduct of operations of all those who are involved in, or connected to illegal drugs.” The issuance of the October memorandum aims to pinpoint precise accountability following allegations from some sectors that summary killings of anti-illegal drugs suspects
have been perpetrated by law enforcement agencies, including the PNP. In ordering the PNP and other law enforcement agencies to rejoin anew in the war against illegal drugs, the President said that while PDEA has made significant strides in the government’s anti-illegal campaign, the agency “has been seriously hampered in performing its huge mandate by lack of resources, specifically agents, and operatives who can penetrate drug-infested areas down to the municipal and barangay levels.” The memorandum likewise said there had been a notable resurgence of illegal drugs in the Philippines as well as crimes committed since the PNP and the other law enforcement agencies yielded to PDEA the conduct of all anti-illegal drugs operations. From the time it was given the sole responsibility in the conduct of anti-drug A huge billboard was posted outside the University of Science and Technology of operations, PDEA See resume, page 9
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Inclusion of security in subdivisions needed
There are crimes committed in the city’s subdivisions. Usually, the crimes committed in subdivisions, especially in high-end and middle-income subdivision are crimes against properties. Crime against properties are robbery, thief and burglary cases. Then, there is the crime against persons, too. The crime against persons are homicide, murder, and rape. Unless the crime against property involved a large amount or damaged, the incident is not usually reported to the police. Most crimes against persons, which are committed in subdivisions, are reported to the police because the nature
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ers. Mind you, the suspects reportedly raped the wife in the presence of the husband or in the presence of the parents, in case of daughters. There is no reason that these crimes could be committed in subdivisions, which are supposedly secured and safe. It turns out that the culprit is simply “security lapses.” The security lapses in subdivisions occurred partly because of defective local legislations and the neglect of subdivision developers. The defective legislation starts at the moment the subdivision developer files an application for approval of the permit with the local city council. In the case
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of Cagayan De Oro City, the city council has the committee on land estate and realty development. At the moment, the city’s committee on lands estate and realty development simply review the civil and engineering requirements of the application to operate/ develop a subdivision into a housing project. While the committee also examines the other requisites, the committee failed to consider the importance of the security requirements of the proposed subdivision. The committee should See security, page 5
Kakampi Mo Ang Batas
For Bebot: why not just outlaw marriages in RP?
LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… Jesus replied… ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.’ EDITORIAL So they are no longer two, ALLAN M. MEDIANTE but one flesh. Therefore what Editor-in-Chief God has joined together, let no one separate’….” (Mark ruel pelone CRIS DIAZ 10:7-9, the Holy Bible). Managing Editor Executive Editor -oooMARK FRANCISCO FOR BEBOT: WHY NOT Lifestyle Editor JUST OUTLAW MAR GILBERT Y. CHAO gerry lee gorit RIAGES IN RP? If the ob Motoring Editor Photo Journalist jective of House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez Jr. in his PAT SAMONTE CHRIS PANGANIBAN proposed law seeking to Regional Editor Caraga Regional Editor-Caraga speed up the annulment of Rene Michael BaÑos uRIEL C. QUILINGUING marriages in the Philippines Regional Editor Northmin Contributing Editor is to allegedly help people AL JACINTO JOE FELICILDA who are having problems Regional Editor-WestMin Editorial Consultant with their spouses, I think I have a better suggestion RODRIGO B. SEVILLA JOE PALABAO for him and his allies in the Regional Editor-Davao Feature Editor Duterte government. ATTY. MARIO T. JUNI ATTY. ANTONIO S. SORIANO Why don’t they just simply remove or outlaw NOTARY PUBLIC- JUNI LAW OFFICE 2f, ics building CELL NO: 09352379999/ (088) 8573595 tel. no.: 881-0176 CRUZ TAAL ST., CAG. DE ORO CITY tiano cor. montalvan sts. Legal Counsel Legal Counsel
of the case is “medico legal.” However, there are crime against persons, committed in subdivisions, which are not reported to the police. Some of these incidents are rape cases. There are rape cases committed in subdivisions that are only exposed when the suspect(s) is finally arrested. There is this contention that the family of the rape victim would not report the case to the police for fear of public ridicule and mockery. In some police files, the rape case involved the wives and daughters of known personalities who reside in the subdivision. Other victims of the rape cases are wives of foreign-
the institution of marriage among Filipinos through a law that would officially and formally permit the living together of a man and a woman even if they were not legally married in a church, or by a mayor, or by a judge? That way, Speaker Alvarez, there wouldn’t be any need anymore for anyone to file a case for annulment, and spend precious pesos for lawyers, just to set aside their marriages. For as long as the unmarried husband and the wife would agree to separate, there would no longer be any stumbling block to their separation, since they were not married in the first place. -oooWHAT DOES MARITAL SEPARATION MEAN FOR THE FAMILY? What is more, if Alvarez and his
cohorts who seem to be against the sanctity of marriage in the Philippines would be able to come up with a law that would legally permit men and women enamored with one another to simply enter into live-in relationships, why, that would even solve the long festering problem of illegitimate children, or the “bastardos” or “bastardas” in the vernacular. If there is no longer any requirement for a man and woman to marry, all of their offspring would now become legally legitimate. Each and every child would already be vested with equal rights, with the capacity to use the surnames of their fathers, if they are so minded, no longer needing to file any prior judicial action to compel recognition. But, what would this kind
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of a system where there are no more marriages, or where annulments have become easier to secure, mean for the Filipino family? Would this not push all the more the destruction not only of the Filipino family but of the entire Filipino race as well, on account of the easier way by which our countrymen can turn their back on their duties and responsibilities as married men and women? -oooTHE DEVIL IS THE ARCHITECH OF MARITAL SEPARATION: As I see it, the need to annul a marriage arises if the couple fails or refuses to uphold their bounden duties towards See marriage, page 5
Think A Minute
Fairytale or Fact?
Think a minute… There was a man who thought he was going crazy, so he went to the doctor for an expert opinion. The doctor examined the man and told him: “I have to agree with you. You’re crazy.” But the man got angry and said: “I want a second opinion!” So the doctor said, “OK, you’re ugly too.” Sometimes we don’t want to hear the facts. A survey in America showed that 90% of Americans say they believe heaven is real, but only 25% of those same people say they believe hell is a real place. That’s like saying you believe there is light but no darkness, that there is right but no wrong. Common sense tells
you that doesn’t make any sense! Just saying a place is not real doesn’t make it true. It’s like saying the North Pole is not real just because we don’t think so. The fact is Jesus Christ talked about hell much more than he did heaven. He said hell is a real place that’s full of the worst pain and endless suffering for everyone who rejects His good life by choosing to live their own way instead of the true way He created us to enjoy. Jesus repeatedly explained that the reason He came to give His innocent life was to pay the penalty for all our sins. God the Son came to save us from suffering in hell forever, even though it cost Him
His own divine life. You see, we can’t say we believe Jesus Christ spoke the truth about some things, but that He lied about other things like hell. He can’t be God and be a liar too. Remember, since God is perfectly good and pure, it’s simply not possible for Him to live together with any kind of wrong or evil. Otherwise, He wouldn’t be God! Just like light and darkness cannot be in the same place together. But if we want God to leave us alone, He will. After all, He’s the One Who gave us our freedom to choose in the first place. He will never force us to love Him and live the way He created us to enjoy.
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Jesus said that even though our body dies, our soul will live forever—either in heaven or in hell. So it’s up to us to choose whether we want Jesus’ gift of forgiveness and way of living, or our own way. Heaven or hell. But you’re the only one who can send yourself to hell, because God’s already done everything He possibly can so you don’t go there. The choice and risk is yours. Just Think a Minute…
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always consider the inclusion of the security components of the any proposed subdivision in accordance with the number of the houses and residences. The inclusion of the security components would compel all subdivision developers to comply with the requirements otherwise the application would be disapproved. With the various crimes (some reported, others not), committed in subdivisions, it is time for the city council to pass a resolution to strictly include the security components in all applications for the development of the subdivision. This is necessary as a deterrent factor in the commission of crimes in the subdivision. After all, most crimes committed in the subdivisions are due to security lapses. For instance, the case of the shooting of Dr. Ricardo E. Rotoras, President of the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTP), was a classic example of security lapse. The lack of adequate security personnel to secure the residents of the Golden Glow Subdivision in Upper Carmen was the primary factor that contribute to the unhindered shooting of Rotoras. One could not imagine a middle-income subdivision hiring two security guards,
acting as relievers, only for the main gate. No matter, how good the assigned two security guards at the main gate, they could not secure the entire subdivision or their presence would not make any difference for a committed criminal. Well, one could not blame the developers, after all there is no law requiring them to strictly comply with the security requirements in the development of subdivisions. After all, the hiring of the security personnel has been already the lookout of the residents. Wary of their security status, sometime the subdivision residents hire security personnel only for a “show.” There is a subdivision here with security guards assigned only at the main gate. But, these security guards are not actually working for the security of the residents. The security guards are after only on any vehicle that would enter the subdivision. The guards would collect a measly entrance fee of P 5.00 for every vehicle -cars or motorcycles. Mind you, the entrance fee was reportedly collected for the monthly salary of the security guards. The hell! Perhaps, these security guards are not licensed security guards. Perhaps, it is all incumbent on the Regional Civil Security Unit (RCSU) to inspect the security guards assigned in subdivisions to find out if these secu-
Friday, December 8, 2017 rity guards are licensed or not. A security guard cannot obtain licenses, unless he or she comply with all the requirements mandated under Section 4 of Republic Act 5487 (Private Security Agency Law) Rule 1, Declaration of Policy. It is also important to determine if the security guards are working under licensed security agencies or whether the firearms issued to them are serviceable and licensed too. Sometimes, this is necessary because there are also cases where the security guards are the “persons of interest” on unreported crimes in the subdivision. The subdivision developers and the homeowners should also be consistent with the payment of salaries of security guards. At present, the security guards are paid in accordance to the Minimum Wage Law at a daily rate of P 318.00 (Cagayan De Oro City), excluding overtime and holiday fees. The security guards are covered with SSS, Philhealth, and Pagibig. Thus, it is not fair for a security guard to get only a monthly contract of P 10,000. Such exploitative rate is unfair to both the security guard and the security agency. Any subdivision developer who wants to consult on security matters, the CYNOSURE could be contacted anytime. Email reactions/comments: crisguardians@yahoo.com
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‘Talakayan sa PIA’ tackles education growth in response to ASEAN By Jasper Marie Oblina-Rucat
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Technical Education Skills and Development Authority (TESDA) and Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Northern Mindanao have gathered in one episode of ‘Talakayan sa PIA’ on 5 December 2017 at Limketkai Luxe Hotel in Cagayan de Oro City to discuss about the changes in education sector in line with ASEAN integration. Education Program Supervisor and Senior High School Coordinator of DepEd region 10 Dr. Ninian Alcasid shared that there had been significant change in the basic education in the country beginning the implementation of K to 12 program. With the addition of Junior and Senior high
school, students are being prepared for the real world of work, entrepreneurship and higher education. According to Alcasid, DepEd crafted Philippines Qualifications Framework to align with ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework particularly with K to 12. Among the preparations for ASEAN include improved basic education, improved competitiveness of Filipino professionals, and explore complimentary venture between foreign and local professionals. The graduates of the program will not only be mere graduates of basic education but also equipped with skills and knowledge to take the next road, said Alcasid. These graduates now have the option to be part of the skilled work force if they choose the tech-voc path or entrepreneurship or go on with higher education
if they choose the academe. Meanwhile, CHED has also prepared an outcomes based curriculum in line with ASEAN and in effect of K to 12. Natalie Igot, supervising education program specialist of CHED 10 said that since junior and senior high school of K to 12 would now take up the first two years of college, CHED has crafted a different curriculum to cater to the changes of education in the country. Igot shared that they are giving orientations to various colleges and universities region wide to implement new curriculum in 2018 for new freshmen from K to 12. They will no longer have the subjects that were taught in the previous curriculum for freshmen year but they will be given general education that will fit all types of courses. Igot See tackles, page 9
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Guangdong companies eye ASEAN market thru Belt & Road By Jelly Musico
ZHUHAI CITY -- An official of Yuren Agricultural Aviation showed to the visiting foreign journalists how their agricultural drones are being used to spray fertilizer and to monitor crops. Yuren was just one of the many big companies that took opportunity to promote their products during the recently-concluded 21st Century Maritime Silk Road Forum on international communication and Guangdong companies going global in Zhuhai City. Jeff Yi, overseas sales director of the company, said the Belt and Road Initiative is a grand platform to expand business abroad particularly in countries covered by the Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) bloc. In the Philippines, Yi said one client from Davao bought agricultural drones from them to spray banana plantation. “We are hoping to expand our business in the Philippines and other Southeast Asia countries,” Yi said. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte does his signature pose with 2017 Model OFW Family of the Year Special Awardee for Outstanding Achievement He said a company in in Entrepreneurship Gerry Paglinawan and his family during the 2017 Model OFW Family of the Year Awards (MOFYA) ceremony in Malacañan Thailand bought 200 units Palace on December 5, 2017. Also in the photo are Overseas Workers Welfare Administrator Hans Leo Cacdac, Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello of agricultural drones while III, and Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea.
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Duterte meets Cambodia’s Foreign Domestic trade President Minister, assures strong ties with ASEAN neighbor volume up double digit in Q3 ‘17 By Kris Crismundo
MANILA -- Quantity of goods traded in the domestic market in July to September period has increased by double digit this year compared to the same period in 2016. Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) data released Thursday showed that volume of domestic trade in third quarter of the year grew 18.9 percent to 4.86 million tons from 4.09 million tons in Q3 last year. Food and live animals were the most traded commodities in Q3 2017 sharing 1.16 million tons or 23.9 percent of the total domestic trade in the previous quarter. On the other hand, total value of flow of goods in Q3 2017 also went up by 3.3 percent to PHP154 billion
from PHP149.1 billion in Q3 2016. About 99.85 percent of the total value of trade was transported across the country via water, and the remaining 0.15 percent was through air. Machinery and transport equipment accounted for the highest value of commodities traded within the country in Q3 2017 at 34.4 percent amounting to PHP53.1 billion. Flow of machinery and transport equipment goods in the country for Q3 2017 was higher by 12 percent compared to its PHP47.3 billion trade value in the same period last year. Food and live animals posted second largest value in domestic trade at PHP36.6 billion, followed by manufactured goods See volume, page 9
P resident R o d r i g o Duterte received Cambodia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in a courtesy call in Malacañang on Wednesday, December 6. The President said he was glad to see an ASEAN brother coming to the Philippines, noting that he wants the Philippines to forge a stronger bond with Cambodia. With the foundation of strong relations laid out during the recently concluded ASEAN Summit in Manila, the President said he wants trade and investment to flourish between the two countries. He said he expects many Cambodian companies to invest in the Philippines. The Cambodian Foreign Minister was accompanied by Secretary of State Ung Sean (MFAIC), Secretary of State Prum Sokha (Ministry of Interior), Secretary of State Neang Phat (Ministry of National Defense),
Secretary of State Tekreth Kamrang (Ministry of Commerce), and Cambodia’s Ambassador to the Philippines Tout Panha. Madame Kheng Samvada, the spouse of Minister Prak Sokhon, was also present. Prior to meeting Cambodia’s Foreign Minister,
President Duterte met Most Reverend Gabriele Caccia, the new Papal Nuncio of the Holy See. Reverend Gabriele Caccia presented his credentials to the President. France’s new Ambassador to the Philippines, Nicolas Galey, also presented his credentials to President
Duterte on Wednesday. During the meeting, President Duterte said the Philippines is proud of being the only predominantly Catholic country in Asia. He said he wants the Philippines to have strong relations with the Vatican. See meets, page 11
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one another, towards their children, and towards the Filipino society as a whole. Couples separate because they no longer value their togetherness and unity, and family no longer holds any meaning for them. But this was not the way of life that Filipinos grew up with. This was not the teaching that we received as Christian believers. If we are professing our faith in Jesus, we know that we cannot allow what God has put together---mainly, the man and woman who became husband and wife--to separate, according to
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His command. Indeed, it is not the will of Jesus that husbands and wives divorce. This is the command of the devil. The devil abhors a strong marital union and relationship, because this marital strength gives rise to godly and therefore righteous members of the family. The devil would like the couple to separate because it would then be easier to bring them to adultery and concubinage, and for their children to be drawn to destructive vices that lead them to hell. We should stop this, my friends! -oooWATCH ANG TANGING DAAN” AT FACEBOOK: “Ang Tanging Daan” is a Bible
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Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES ROBERT JASON C. ESTRADA AND GILDALYN SAGOLILI ESTRADA,
CIVIL CASE NO.2017-101
ROBERT JASON C. ESTRADA AND GILDALYN SAGOLILI ESTRADA, 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 28, 2006 at Iligan City, 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 24-A, Sebastian St. Brgy., Malaybalay City and Purok 6, Riverside, Palao, Iligan City respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated from each other for two (2) 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 28, 2006, 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 December 29, 2017 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 28th day of November, 2017. . HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge MDN: Dec 1, 8 & 15, 2017
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CCE-0023-2017-R.A. 10172 Date: November 28, 2017 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 KEN DAPOSALA DELGADO has filed with this office, a petition for change of first name from _________ to _________ and correction of entry in sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” correction of entry in the date of birth from _________ at Banisilan, Cotabato and whose parents are NERIO J. DELGADO and CONCEPCION D. DAPOSALA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than DECEMBER 15, 2017. MDN: Dec. 1, & 8, 2017
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In compliance with Section 7 of R.A 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that YAHYA-MAR M. ALIP has filed with this Office a petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of YHAYA MAR MACKNO ALIP who was born on 23 July 1988 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Mariam D. Mackno and Acmed B. Alip. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than December 2017.
In compliance with Rule of 7 of R.A 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that MELVIN BRANZUELA LUMBAB has filed with this Office a petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly his/her DATE OF BIRTH from “01 NOVEMBER 1955” to “29 OCTOBER 1955” in the Certificate of Live Birth of MELVIN B. LUMBAB who was born on 01 November 1955 at Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte whose parents are Cerilino Lumbab and Paz Branzuela. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than December 22, 2017.
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Give your pardon The Gospel of Jesus Christ (December 8, 2017-Friday) Matthew 18:21-35” For this reason the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his slaves. “When he had begun to settle them, one who owed him ten thousand talents was brought to him. But since he did not have the means to repay,
his lord commanded him to be sold, along with his wife and children and all that he had, and repayment to be made. “So the slave fell to the ground and prostrated himself before him, saying, `Have patience with me and I will repay you everything.’ Let us put in this way: if God counts your mistakes from the beginning, are
you sure that you are worthy to be forgiven? The answer probably not but for God you deserve to be forgiven because his love is greater than your trespasses. Seventy times seven: In Theology this is an endless forgiveness to be given to anyone because healing within begins in forgiving someone. The more hatred you possessed; the
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more wounds it creates in your heart.I notice many times that we are liars because we pray the Our Father constantly and in this prayer, there is asking forgiveness from God as we forgive those who trespass against us. You know what? This is abused many times and in fact, this leads us to more sins. We lie to God on this prayer because
we have enemies not yet forgiven. Take note, for you to become worthy of God’s forgiveness, give your pardon to anyone. They deserved forgiveness even how grievous their offenses towards you. Do not think the damage has been done in your life but the repair and healing of your inner wounds. You are healed if you know how to give
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FIRST IMMERSION OF KNHS EIM SENIOR HIGH STUDENTS By Rusty Bartolata
Kiwalan National High School has Twenty Six (26) Eligible and Qualified Electrical Installation and Maintenance (EIM) Senior High Students. The work immersion is a hands-on
experience in partner institutions or establishments whose work requirements are related to their specialization. In this case, the school partnered with Iligan City Engineers Office, Electrical Department, located at Pala-
o, Iligan City, to develop in students the knowledge and skills and provide relevant learning experiences by giving them the exposure to the actual workplace setting and additional learning resources. Upon the start of the immersion, Iligan City Human Resource Management Office requires the school KNHS to submit the required documents as their policy. The following documents are as follows: Personal Data Sheet, Barangay Clearance, Parent Consent with Notarized by the public or private legal
attorney. The students were oriented at CHRMO for the rules and regulations before they will be endorsed to the City Engineers Office. After endorsement from the CHRMO, the CEO oriented the students with regards
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to the safety policies of the department. The said program was exciting and encouraging for both students and the parents for it is the first batch of the K to 12 program who will be deployed and exposed to the real world of work according to their field of specialization. Work Immersion is defined in the Department of Education (DepEd) Order
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classified chiefly by material amounting to PHP18.7 billion. In terms of value, other top commodities traded locally were mineral fuels, lubricants and related materials at PHP12.7 billion; chemical and related products at PHP9.5 billion; beverages and tobacco at PHP6.4 billion; miscellaneous manufactured articles at PHP5.86 billion; commodities and transactions at PHP5.4 billion; crude materials, inedible except fuels at PHP4.3 billion; and animal and vegetable oils, fats, and waxes at PHP1.4 billion. Moreover, Central Visayas accounted for the bulk of domestic trade inflows and outflows in Q3 2017 at 19.4 percent or a total of 940,000 tons. This was followed by Central Luzon at 860,000 tons and Northern Mindanao at 790,000 million tons. Largest trade outflow in
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the country in the previous quarter was from the National Capital Region (NCR) reaching to PHP31.5 billion, followed by Western Visayas and Eastern Visayas at PHP27.1 billion and PHP24.6 billion, respectively. In terms of balance of trade, six regions posted favorable trade balance, which include Eastern Visayas, NCR, Central Luzon, Davao Region, SOCCSKSARGEN, and Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. This means these regions had more trade outflows than inflows in Q3 this year. Meanwhile, unfavorable trade balance was recorded in regions of Caraga, Calabarzon, Zamboanga Peninsula, Central Visayas, Mimaropa, Northern Mindanao, Ilocos Region, Western Visayas, Cagayan Valley, and Bicol. (PNA)
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this, they hope to develop critical thinking skills, intellectual competencies, creative thinking and multiple
forms of expression and civic competencies in community and country among new freshmen starting next year. On the other hand, Leo Velez, provincial director of TESDA Misamis Oriental shared that there are only two things they want to accomplish through ASEAN, is to produce quality and competitive workforce. Velez said that one of the developments of TESDA in the ASEAN integration is the signing of ASEAN Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) on Tourism Professionals. This will enable TESDA to facilitate mobility of Tourism Professionals/ Workers; exchange information on best practices in competency-based education and training for Tourism Professionals; and provide opportunities for cooperation and capacity building across ASEAN Member States. Meanwhile, DOLE Assistant Regional Director Estrella Pahalla shared that we must produce graduates that are fit the industry needs. Right now, among
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The Rotary Club of Kalayaan CDO led by project chair Dale Lagonera presents a five-day Christmas bazaar near Centrio Mall’s southeast gate till December 10 featuring a variety of food and novelty items. Proceeds go to the various projects of the group year-round. photos supplied
Revised rules on Alien Employment Permit out Foreign nationals who are excluded from securing an Alien Employment Permit (AEP) shall obtain a Certificate of Exclusion from the DOLE Regional Office having jurisdiction over their intended place of work. This is among the provisions of Department Order No. 186, Series of 2017, or the revised rules for the issuance of employment permits to foreign nationals, which was signed by Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III on November 16 and takes effect on December 9. All foreign nationals who intend to engage in gainful employment in the Philippines shall apply for AEP, which is one of the requirements for the issuance of a work visa. However, foreign nationals who are excluded from securing an AEP are the members of the governing board with voting rights only and do not intervene in the management of the corporation or in the day to day operation of the enterprise; President and Treasurer, who are partowners of the company; and those providing consultancy services who do not have employers in the Philippines. Also excluded from securing an AEP are: intra corporate transferee who is a manager, executive, or specialist; employee of Foreign Service supplier with at least one year continuous employment prior to deployment to a branch, subsidiary, affiliate or representative office in the Philippines; contractual service supplier who is a manager, executive, or specialist and an employee of See rules, page 11
China’s petrochemical company to expand in PH MAKATI – The Philippines (PH) continues to receive business intentions and expansion projects from large companies based in China (CN). In a recent meeting between Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez and Handi Group President Hanling Wu, they discussed possibility of investments of the company in a petroleum refining and petrochemical manufacturing facility in the country. “We welcome business
intentions to strengthen our petrochemical industry, which the government actively supports. They expressed strong confidence on the business environment stability during the Duterte administration,” said Sec. Lopez. Handi Group is one of the largest and advanced private specialty oil producers in China. The conglomerate is based in Hainan Province and engages in multiple industries, including oil refinery, chemical industry, trading, investment, and financing.
The group, through its subsidiaries Hainan Handi Sunshine Petrochemical Co., Ltd. (HDS), Hainan Handi Petrochemical Co., Ltd. (HDP), Handi Lubricant Technology (China) Co., Ltd., Handi Sunshine Trading Co., Ltd., and Handi Investment, has established a full scale and long-term strategic cooperation with large international energy companies such as ExxonMobil, Total, Chevron, and BASF. Sec. Lopez opened the discussion of putting up a
facility in Mindanao, which will be suitable for the company’s power, land, and accessibility requirements. Mr. Wu conveyed the need of Handi Group for a pool of technical staff, specifically engineers, from PH and the availability of talents in Mindanao. “There are a lot of universities in Mindanao that produce quality graduates and professionals in the field of engineering. We have good universities present in all parts of PH,” the Sec Lopez said.
DAR suspends certain provisions of DAR A.O. 5, Series of 2017 QUEZON CITY – The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) today suspends certain provisions of DAR Administrative Order No. 5, series of 2017 after consultation with stakeholders as well as the members of the Policy Formulation and Review Committee (PRFC). OIC- Secretary Rosalina L. Bistoyong suspends paragraph IV-B of Article 1 which states that “The submission or filing of a Petition for Protest of Coverage and/or Petition or Manifestation for Exemption or Exclusion shall not stop the continuation or completion of the LAD process which includes the installation of Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs)”. She suspends paragraph IV-C of Article II which states that “Despite the pendency of Protest against Coverage, a Petition for Exemption or Exclusion, or other agrarian law implementation (ALI) case, the LAD shall continue until all the identified ARBs have been successfully installed on the awarded land, unless otherwise suspended by the Secretary thru a Cease and Desist Order (CDO) or Status Quo Order or by the Supreme Court (SC) thru Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) or Preliminary Injunction”. Bistoyong also suspends paragraph IV-E of Article III which states that “The filing of applications for conversion or the pendency of conversion proceedings shall not forestall the LAD process. Thus, all applications for
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SAFER AND CLEANER WATER FOR MAMBAYAAN, BALINGASAG – VICE GOVERNOR JOEY G. PELAEZ together with PROVINCIAL BOARD MEMBER JIGJAG G. PELAEZ, handed over a hand pump to Purok President GREGORIO DAGATAN of Purok 2, Barangay Mambayaan, Balingasag, Misamis Oriental and residents of the barangay. The initiative of the Vice Governor envisions to provide a clean potable source of water to all people of Misamis Oriental. The Vice Governor believes that at this day and age, basic necessities such as water should be very accessible to every household. The benchmark of good governance lies if a leader is able to provide the most basic of needs for his people. Vice Governor Pelaez together with PBM Jigjag Pelaez has a continuing community engagement activity which involves reaching out to people especially those who are in the remote areas of the Province.
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foreign service supplier which has no commercial presence in the Philippines; and representative of the Foreign Principal/Employer assigned in the Office of Licensed Manning Agency (OLMA) in accordance with the laws, rules, and regulations of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA). A foreign national requesting for the issuance of a certificate of exclusion shall submit a letter request addressed to the DOLE Regional Director having jurisdiction over the intended place of work; valid business/Mayor’s permit of the Philippine-based company or enterprise; and photocopy of passport with valid visa. Additional documents shall be required for specific categories of foreign nationals applying for a certificate of exclusion. For President, Treasurer, and Members of Governing Boards (excluding those listed in the Foreign Investment Negative List), they shall submit a certified true copy of the updated General Information Sheet showing the name and position of the foreign national; a certification that the requesting foreign national is a member of the governing board with voting rights only, will not in any manner intervene in the management and operation of an enterprise, and with no intention to obtain gainful employment; and Board Secretary’s Certificate of Election. For intra-cor p orate transferees, they shall sub-
mit a Contract of Employment from the originating company, including proof of salary, and Second Agreement. Meanwhile, contractual service suppliers shall submit a Contract of Employment from the origin company, including proof of salary, and service contract between the Philippinebased company and the foreign company. For consultants, a service contract between the Philippine-based company and the consultant or foreign consulting company must be submitted; while representatives of the Foreign Principal/Employer assigned in OLMA, shall submit a Letter of Acknowledgement from POEA. The certificate of exclusion shall be subject to a payment of P500 per application and shall be issued by the DOLE Regional Office within two working days after receipt of complete documentary requirements and fees.
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conversion, involving agricultural lands or pending acquisition proceedings, shall be immediately denied to give way to the LAD process”. “In the event that the Secretary revoked an existing Exemption, Exclusion or Conversion Order, the DAR shall immediately proceed with the LAD process up to installation notwithstanding the pendency of an appeal with the Office of the President (OP) or court unless suspended otherwise by the Secretary, OP or the SC” paragraph IV-G of Article
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IV she also suspended. Bistoyong clarifies that all other provisions of DAR Administrative Order No. 5 Series of 2017 shall remain in force and effect while the aforequoted provisions shall remain suspended unless recalled by the Office. She cited that the PRFC shall convene and undertake the consultation and review of the policy enunciated in the said Administrative Order and shall ensure the involvement of the DAR field officials, the CARP implementing agencies as well as the stakeholders from the landowners’ sector and the sector of agrarian reform beneficiaries in the review process. “The PRFC shall submit its final recommendations on the review of DAR Administrative Order No. 5 (S. 2017) to this Office on or before 1 March 2018,” she added. ###
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Selangor Fruit and Vegetable Trade Union in Malaysia is expected to buy 300 units from Yuren next year. Guangdong, located in the southernmost part of mainland China, has irreplaceable geographical advantage as China’s Belt and Road maritime gateway to Southeast Asia and other parts of the world. “Taking the forum as a platform, Guangdong will make better use of its advantages as a hub in the Belt and Road Initiative to facilitate exchanges and promote development with countries along the maritime silk road,” Zheng Yanxiong, executive deputy director of publicity department of
Guangdong province said. Guangdong ranked first among all China provinces in terms of gross domestic product (GDP) for the last 28 years with GDP hitting RMB7.95 trillion in 2016. According to Ministry of Commerce data, Guangdong’s actual investment in the Belt and Road countries reached USD4 trillion in 2016 or a 65.3 percent increase from previous year. Foreign journalists, mostly from South Asia and Southeast Asia, visited some of Guangdong’s big companies like Gree Electric Appliances Inc., Ninestar Corporation, BY-HEALTH and Jinwan Smart Manufacturing Corporation. Journalists also visited Pearl River Piano Co., and Baiyunshan Chenliji, a pharmaceutical company which holds Guinness World Record as the oldest operating pharmaceutical company with 417 years history, in Guangzhou. Pearl River Piano vice manager said they have sold over two million pianos since 2001, including 135,000 in 2001. “We are confident that our market in Southeast Asia will improve under Belt and Road. It’s a great platform that would help local companies to reach foreign market,” Karen Chen, vice manager of Pear River Piano, said. Local and foreign delegates have also visited Hengqin Island, which is being developed as national area and pilot-free trade zone, and the Hong KongZhuhai-Macao Bridge. Once completed, the bridge will become the longest cross-sea bridge in the world with 55 kilometers length, including the six-kilometer tunnel that crosses the Linging West and Tonggu channels. D u r i ng t he for u m , Guangdong companies have been encouraged to study and learn the laws and policies as well as cultures of countries along the Belt and Road to assure hasslefree trades. On the other hand, media delegates have called for more collaboration to make sure that people along the Belt and Road countries will be informed properly and in transparent manner. Belt and Road is an ambitious economic integration platform initiated by President Xi Jinping in 2013 with five conceptual pillars – policy coordination, connectivity of facilities, unimpeded trade, financial integration, and strengthened people-to-people ties. Last May, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte attended the first Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, a move that has further enhanced China-Philippines relations. (PNA)
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In meeting France’s new envoy, the President congratulated Ambassador
Galey for being appointed to the Philippines. The Philippines and France have been partners in trade and other areas. President Duterte said he wants that to continue. President Duterte also recognized France’s assistance to the Philippines in fighting terrorism and assured the new envoy that the Philippines will continue to support France in fighting Islamic extremism. Officials of the Macaubased Galaxy Entertainment Group also paid a courtesy call on President Duterte on Wednesday. Galaxy Entertainment, one of the world’s leading resorts, hospitality and gaming companies, tied up with a local partner to invest in the Philippines. The company is in the process of complying with government requirements to start operating in the country. Among Galaxy Entertainment’s officials who paid a courtesy call on President Duterte were Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd. chairman Dr. Lui Che Woo, Deputy Chairman Francis Lui Yiu Tung, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Dir. Rolando Macasaet, Galaxy Entertainment President Michael Victor Mecca, Senior Director for Strategic Planning Roland To Chi Kay, Senior Director for International Premium and Mass Market Development Raymond Yap Yin Min, Senior Manager Andrew Nicolas Lui, and Rep. Alfredo Abelardo Benitez, Negros Occidental (Third District). Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo, Socioeconomic Planning Secretar y Ernesto Pernia and PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Andrea Domingo were also present. President Duterte capped his schedules on EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF HEIRS WITH SALE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late FAUSTO MANJAC, who died on _______________ at Sampatulog, Alubijid, Misamis Oriental, that the deceased left an estate, consist of parcel of land described as follows, to wit: “A parcel of land situated at Barangay Sampatulog, Alubijid, Misamis Oriental under Lot # 12872-Part, Tax Declaration No. 0817001106122, containing an area FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TEN (4,410) square meter more or less”. Is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF HEIRS WITH SALE, made and entered into by and between: CRECINCIO MANJAC, CALIXTO MANJAC, AND MARIANITA MANJAC JANUBAS; all of legal ages, Filipino, married and residents of Barangay Sampatulog, Alubijid, Misamis Oriental, and in their capacity as heirs, hereinafter referred to as the vendors, for and in consideration of the sum of FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS (P50,000.00), to us in hand paid and delivered by ERIC R. CENIZA, of legal age, married, and resident of Block 6, Lot 7, Promiseland Subdivision, Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental, does by these presents, hereby SELL, TRANSFER and CONVEY, unto and in favor of the VENDEE, their heirs assigns and successors-in-interest, a parcel of land, together with all the improvements existing thereon, free from all liens and encumbrances. Under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Emelito J. Marquiño; as per Doc. No. 401; Page No. 80; Book No. XIV; Series of 2017. MDN: Dec. 1, 8 & 15, 2017
Wednesday by hosting a dinner in Malacañang with wounded soldiers from Marawi City. He conferred the Order of Lapu Lapu with rank of Kampilan on six soldiers who fought to liberate the city. Among those who received the award were Sgt. Nelson Lunas, Cpl. Milkie Cawayan, Pfc. Rey Prosia, Pvt. Jusua Singabor, Cpl. Hilario Cinco and Pfc. Rodgie Valdez. ### (PND)
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social media policy is also in line with the salient points of Republic Act 6713 or the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees. He said that civil servants shou ld a lways uphold “Public Office is a Public Trust” and must adhere at all times the commitment to public interest, professionalism, justness and sincerity, political neutrality, responsiveness to public, nationalism and patriotism, commitment to democracy and simple living. (JMOR/PIA10) NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late LEONORA TUBO PAGARA who died on November 11, 2011 at Cagayan de Oro City, without any will and all the obligations incurred during her death were all paid and/ or settled, that the Decedent left real property, and more particularly described as follows, to wit: “A PARCEL OF LAND, (Lot No. 20419-A-2-A, being a portion of Lot 20419-A-2, Psd-10-055891), situated at Lumbia, Cagayan de Oro City, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of ONE HUNDRED SEVEN (107) Square Meters, more or less and covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-187184” Is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION BETWEEN HEIRS WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, made and entered into by and between FERNANDO JAMISULA PAGARA (widower), BRANDO TUBO PAGARA, RONALDO TUBO PAGARA, ANITA PAGARA ERMITA, ANA PAGARA SABINAY, DELBANDO TUBO PAGARA, DALONDON TUBO PAGARA, ORLINDA TUBO PAGARA (single) and CHARIZA TUBO PAGARA (single), all of legal age, all Filipinos, all married and all residents of Palalan, Lumbia, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, herein after called as the HEIRS/VENDORS; In favor of: LILIA QUIAPO PUTIS of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, herein after called as the VENDEE; That by these presents, herein HEIRS and CO-OWNERS, do hereby EXTRAJUDICIALLY SETTLE and PARTITION, as they actually EXTRAJUDICIALLY SETTLED, PARTITIONED and SEGREGATED among CO-OWNERS the abovedescribed Parcel of land; That for and in consideration of ONE HUNDRED FORTY EIGHT THOUSAND PESOS ( Php148,000.00) Philippine Currency, that the HEIRS/ VENDORS received in their full SATISFACTION, HEREIN HEIRS/VENDORS do hereby absolutely and completely SELL, TRANSFER and CONVEY, as they actually SOLD, TRANSFERRED and CONVEYED the portion of the above-described parcel of land with an Area of 107 square meters, more or less, unto and in favor of the VENDEE; Under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Jorge E. Magdaong Jr. ; as per Doc. No. 272; Page No. 55; Book No. VI; Series of 2017. MDN: Nov. 24, Dec. 1 & 8, 2017
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DICT cites social media, tool in government delivery of service approved will be the guiding principle on how to effectively use social media among civil servants. Included in this AO are the social media account creation, responsibilities and guidelines for the social media team, content management, permissions,
Mark Joseph Ubalde, Information Architect, Department of Information and Communications Technology and Chief Consultant for New Media, Presidential Communications Operations Office shares during the public consultation on the Draft Administrative Order on Social Media use for Government on 4 December 2017 in Cagayan de Oro City that they have drafted an Administrative Order (AO) for Social Media Use for Government to encourage the government sector to make use of social media as platform in information dissemination of programs and projects of the government. (JMOR/PIA10)
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) underscores the importance of social media as tool in the delivery of government services during a public consultation on the draft Administrative Order on Social Media Use for Government on 4 December 2017 in Cagayan de Oro City. Mark Joseph Ubalde, Information Architect, De-
partment of Information and Communications Technology and Chief Consultant for New Media, Presidential Communications Operations Office shared that they have drafted an Administrative Order (AO) for Social Media Use for Government to encourage the government sector to make use of social media as platform in information dissemination of programs and projects of the government. He said that this AO if
privacy and confidentiality, records management, account management and security among others. He explained that although, the AO is generic, DICT is encouraging each government department to craft their own communications plan wherein
it includes social media policy, social media plan, calendar and workflow. He added that this is an opportunity for government to be in social media because it is where we can bring the services closer to the people. Meanwhile, Assistant
Secretary Carlos Mayorico Caliwara of DICT said that development now in our country is not just infrastructure but parallel is also the Information Communications Technology. Further, Atty. Rodolfo Cabatu Jr. said that the See cites, page 11