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It is priced at P300, P500, or P1,000, although customers can also have a customized Christmas basket depending on their own budget.

Interested customers may visit OTOP-Hub Misamis Occidental in Bañadero Highway, Ozamiz City, or virtually visit www.otophubozamiz.com or Facebook.com/ otophubozamiz for online orders and payment with delivery.

The local products are also available in the OTOP Hub on Wheels in Buhat sa MisOcc Christmas Bazaar in Puregold Ozamiz, Ozamiz City until December 8, 2020, and in the Christmas Village in Tangub City.

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Likewise, service industry establishments have posted a number of their vacant jobs, to name: Grandduke Financing Company (68 vacancies), mostly on its Field Collection Officers (50); Ororama Supercenter, Inc. (51) for its baggers (25) and cashiers (25); and Toyota Cagayan de Oro, Inc. and Valencia City Branches (28).

Vacancies are mostly in Bukidnon (1,400 vacancies); Cagayan de Oro City (417); and Lanao del Norte (417). The rest of the vacancies are distributed in Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental, Misamis Oriental/Cagayan de Oro areas.

“Since this will be an online job fair, applicants must prepare in digital copies their resume or they can make one thru Mynimo’s online template,” Gutib said.

Job seekers are asked to log-in their credentials to e-registration and click the name of the ongoing job fair. The system will then show the recommended job that matches the applicant’s reference.

If interested, applications should click the submit button. It will automatically add in their “My Application” option. To see the application details, applicants should click the view button.

To search for other available jobs, applicants may type the position then click the search button.

Job seekers may only submit their local jobs application during the three-day fair, but they can verify the status of their applications beyond December 11.

Overseas job listings are accessible through POEA’s website at www.poea.gov.ph.

Overseas vacancies are mostly Domestic Helpers (450 vacancies) from licensed manpower agencies in the region, to wit: Jenerick International Manpower, Inc. (100); Maanyag Manpower Corporation (100); Non-Stop Iligan (100); Oasia Global Resources (100), and Neptune Manpower (50) among others.

The online job fair is organized by the Bureau of Local Employment (BLE) and the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), in coordination with the DOLE Regional Offices and its corresponding Provincial Field Offices.

This virtual job fair system is in compliance with the government safety and health restrictions on mass gatherings in preventing the spread of COVID-19 virus.

Moreover, this is also the response of the government through the department as the economy rebounds and some countries are gradually opening their economies.

This year’s 87th anniversary celebration in the region is anchored on the theme, “Bayanihang Pagtugon sa Hamon ng Bagong Panahon.” (DOLE10/PIA10)

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Also known as the Bangsamoro IQ Scholar, the scholarship complements existing higher education scholarship, subsidy, loan, and similar programs implemented in BARMM for qualified Senior High School and Alternative Learning System graduates who will enroll as freshmen college students. The students must enroll to AHME-SP priority programs on Science, Technology, and Mathematics; Engineering; Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries; and other programs for economic development.

The ministry also gave special eligibility to combatants, their children, orphans, or surviving spouses who met the minimum qualifications. This is in line with the Bangsamoro Government’s post-conflict rehabilitation and development efforts.

MBHTE Mohager Iqbal told the Mindanao Daily that around 1,400 students across the BARMM were targeted to benefit from the said scholarship; 799 made it from the mainland provinces while the rest will be coming from the provincial islands of Basilan, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi.

The scholarship is effective from 1st semester of Academic Year 2020-2021 until AY 20232024, subject to the promotion of MBHTE Memorandum Circular No. 286, s. 2020 with Php30,000.00 allowances per semester or Php60,000.00 per academic year.

Honor or regular students need to maintain a minimum General Weighted Average (GWA) of at least 80% (or its equivalent), while at least 75% (or its equivalent) for students with special disability.

Iris Dinah Bacaraman, 21, Maranao, BS Physics student at Mindanao State University-Main Campus, said she availed the scholarship because she has five siblings and it will be helpful for her parents to lessen the burden of school expenses.

“Yung father ko lang po ang nagtatrabaho para sa amin, yung fund malaking tulong na po. At since pandemic ay lage kaming naka-online class, kailangan po naming mag-load every 3-days,” she said.

Hissam Rumaguia, 19, Maguindanaon, BS Social Work student in Cotabato City State Polytechnic College, shared that the provided subsidy will greatly support his financial needs in school, especially on projects and allowance.

“Malaking tulong po itong AHME scholarship program lalo nasa mga magulang kong farmer na nagpapa-aral sa akin. Plano ko pong mag-boarding house kasi malayo rin po ‘yung sa amin, sa Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao,” he said.

MBHTE is yet to announce the contract signing schedule for scholarship beneficiaries from the island provinces of Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi. PubliInfor

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If, at all, we have to own these essentials, i.e., land, forest, water, etc. it must follow the moral tenet that the users should be the owners. Our lumads had “owned” the forest for hundreds, if not, thousands of years, and have used them sustainably with high reverence to nature. But the 17 million hectares of dipterocarp forests which were the homes then of billions of flora and fauna are now gone, gone to loggers everyone who used their massive rakings to become powerful politicians. Then the neo-colonizers came, the TNCs in cohort with powersthat-be, illegally grabbing the lands of the Indigenous Peoples and transforming our choicest of lands into massive plantations, using toxic chemicals heavily that as if we are dumping to our watersheds some 2,000 dump trucks of poisons every day as seven out of eight chemicals are already banned in other countries. Are you still wondering why so many of newly-born babies are deformed or why many are now dying of cancer? Yes, our agricultural lands, when not owned by the communities, are subjected to tremendous amount of poisonous chemicals which have destroyed their natural fertility.

This is also true to electricity. The so-called electric cooperatives must reckon with the fact that the member-consumers are really the owners because of their monthly payment of two items: 1) amortization of loans and 2) reinvestment. These items when computed will reach tens of thousands of pesos per member-consumer, yet no patronage credits were issued to them.

It has become imperative for all of us to rectify social wrongs which are being inflicted upon the people. Following the principle of transparency and accountability, the people have the right to know. Why have we lost our ecological integrity which is now causing horrible environmental disasters? Who were those who have amassed so much from selling the bounty of the forests?

All told, we have to question the dominant development paradigm that subject everything, including those which are means to life, to the commerce of men or women and even to greed, moderate or otherwise, Just like the Indian Chief Seattle, we have to start asking questions, poetically or otherwise. So much social injustice looming that has put our humanity is disarray. For the cooperatives, it has become imperative to act on our mandate which is concretely and categorically stated in Chapter 15, Article 12 of the 1987 Constitution: “To promote the viability and growth of cooperatives as instruments of social justice, equity and economic development.”

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Domagoso has started a program distributing organic rice to the city’s senior citizens which he said is healthier than giving them cakes for Christmas.

Piñol said MinDA has organized all organic rice farmers associations under the Mindanao Organic Rice Council (MORCO) which was formed last year to support the growing organic rice industry.

Don Bosco Multi-Purpose Cooperative, a pioneering farmers’ group in organic rice farming, is the coordinating organization for the Mindanao Organic Rice Program. (PNA)

R.A. 10172 Form No. 10.1(CLRO)

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao Del Norte Municipality of iligan city

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 7 of R.A. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that RUBY M. GARCES has filed with his Office a petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly SEX from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of RUBY MOLIT GARCES who was born from JULY 5, 1979 at ILIGAN CITY LANAO DEL NORTE and whose parents are QUIRINA D. MOLIT and VICTORIANO S. GARCES.

Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than JANUARY 2021.

MDN: Dec 10 & 17, 2020

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

Republic of the Philippine’s SUPREME COURT 4TH SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Sharia’ a Judicial District Iligan City

IN RE; JOINT PETITION TO APPROVED AND AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES OF MARK J. SINANGOTE AND LUCILLE C. LUALDO-SINANGOTE, CIVIL CASE NO.2020-090

MARK J. SINANGOTE AND LUCILLE C. LUARDO-SINANGOTE, Petitioners.

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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 rite on MAY 06, 2006 @ MALAYBALAY 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 process relative to this case at their residents at UPPER LUINAB, ILIGAN CITY and MALAYBALAY CITY, 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 for SIX (6) years now, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since there 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 MAY 06, 2006, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them has 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 15, 2021, 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 newspaper 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 7TH DAY of DECEMBER, 2020

MDN: Dec. 10, 17 & 24, 2020 HON. OSOP M. ALI

Presiding Judge

Republic of the Philippine’s SUPREME COURT 4TH SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Sharia’ a Judicial District Iligan City

IN RE; JOINT PETITION TO APPROVED AND CIVIL CASE NO.2020-089 AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES OF WELMER S. HERNANDEZ AND NIEVES MERCED LISONDRA-HERNANDEZ,

WELMER S. HERNANDEZ AND NIEVES MERCED LISONDRA-HERNANDEZ, Petitioners.

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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 rite on JUNE 10, 2004 @ VALENCIA 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 process relative to this case at their residents at UPPER LUINAB, ILIGAN CITY and MALAYBALAY CITY, 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 for FUVE (5) years now, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since there 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 JUNE 10, 2004, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them has 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 15, 2021, 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 newspaper 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 7TH DAY of DECEMBER, 2020

MDN: Dec. 10, 17 & 24, 2020 HON. OSOP M. ALI

Presiding Judge

MINDANAO DAILY

TRUTH. JUSTICE. PROGRESS. FEATURE SM opens first mall in Zamboanga

SM City Mindpro creates a unique identity along the city’s popular thoroughfare with its striking glass walls at the main entrances and a dramatic linear overhang stretching along La Purisima Street.

JUST in time for Christmas, SM City Mindpro opens its doors in Zamboanga City, on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, bringing great shopping, leisure, and entertainment to this beautiful western Mindanao city. It is SM Prime Holdings’ 76th supermall, the seventh in Mindanao, and the first in the Zamboanga Peninsula region.

Zamboanga City, 6th most populous and 3rd largest city by land area in the Philippines, is the region’s cultural, economic, and educational center. Highly urbanized, it is a busy port strategically located on the southwestern tip of the Zamboanga Peninsula, on Basilan Strait, and sheltered by Basilan Island. The immediate coastal lowlands are narrow with low, rugged hills located a short distance inland. Zamboanga’s Spanish-style architecture, breathtakingly beautiful beaches, mountainous backdrop, and cool climate make it a favorite tourist destination.

Founded by Spanish forces in 1635 on the site of a native settlement, Zamboanga is known as Asia’s Latin City, and most residents speak the local dialect Chavacano, a Spanish based Creole language. Strong Spanish and Latin influences may also be found in the city’s architecture and historical attractions like Fort Pilar, the shine of Our Lady of the Pillar which was built in the 17th century to protect the city against pirates.

Zamboanga City is also known as Ciudad de Flores or City of Flowers, as bougainvillea, orchids, and other tropical flowers line up its roadsides. And today, hope blooms in the City of Flowers as SM opens a new mall in Zamboanga during these challenging times, a symbol of resilience, confidence, and optimism.

Strategically located in a 13,078 square- meter site along La Purisima Street and Campaner Street in Barangay Zone III, SM City Mindpro will serve shoppers in this bustling city, as well as those in the rest of the Zamboanga Peninsula. These include the provinces of Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, and Zamboanga Sibugay; as well as the cities of Dapitan, Dipolog, Isabela, and Pagadian. More than that, it will be a catalyst for employment and business opportunities in the area.

The four-level 59,383 square meter mall creates a unique identity along the city’s popular thoroughfare and within a short walk to the well-known Metropolitan Cathedral, Plaza Pershing, Paseo Del Mar and nearby pier. Striking glass walls at the main entrances and a dramatic linear overhang stretching along La Purisima Street create an impressive appearance for the mall when approached in every direction

The mall’s interiors are distinctly crisp and modern with textures and relaxing colors that give one the sense of being on a tropical holiday in an urban paradise.

The SM Store and Mindpro Supermarket are SM City Mindpro’s major anchors, along with SM mainstays like SM Appliance Center, ACE Hardware, Watsons, Surplus, Miniso, and Sports Central. It will also have fashion boutiques, jewelry stores, bookstores; as well as a Cyberzone and service and wellness outlets.

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Just in time for Christmas, SM City Mindpro opens its doors in Zamboanga City, bringing great shopping, leisure, and entertainment to this beautiful western Mindanao city. It is SM Prime Holdings’ 76th supermall, the seventh in Mindanao, and the first in the Zamboanga Peninsula region. The four level 59,383 square meter mall will serve shoppers in the provinces of Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, and Zamboanga Sibugay as well as the cities of Dapitan, Dipolog, Isabela, and Pagadian. Photo shows City Mayor Maria Isabelle “Beng” Climaco-Salazar (2nd from left), District 1 Congressman Cesar Jimenez Jr. (4th from left), Vice Mayor Atty. Rommel Agan (2nd from right), Councilor Josephine Pareja (3rd from left) with SM Supermalls Regional Operations Manager for Mindanao Jonathan Nick Santos (3rd from right) welcomed by greeters on opening day beside the mall’s Christmas centerpiece.

clude specialty restaurants, and international and local food chains like Hap Chan, Pancake House, Bigby’s, Buffalo Wings N’ Things, Dunkin Donut, Cinnabon, Pretzelmaker, Chatime, and Macao Imperial Tea. Dining in the mall is experiential, not only because of the exciting food choices in its four levels of restaurants, but also its new dining experiences using touch-free, cashless payment services. Zamboanga based brands like Bay Tal Mal, Turkish Grille Plus, Casa Velyn, South Avenue, Kape Sur, Sophia Jewelry, Oro Italia Fine Jewelry, and more have found their home in SM City Mindpro. The mall also brings great entertainment to Zamboanga City with its four state of the art cinemas.

For customer convenience, SM City Mindpro has six parking levels with 481 car slots, 53 motorcycle slots, 12 for PWD vehicles as well as tourist transport terminals.

SM City Mindpro’s project team includes DSGN Associates, Design Consultant; Jose Siao Ling and Associates, Architect on Record; Gridlines, Construction Management; and Metro Stonerich Corporation, General Contractor.

With the health of its shoppers in mind, SM City Mindpro is on the forefront of safe malling, enforcing high standard hygiene checks and health protocols in the city through advanced, touch-free technology that creates a seamless shopping experience for all.

In line with SM Prime Holdings’ commitment on disaster mitigation measures and carbon footprint reduction, the mall is designed to achieve a sustainable future. 6” CHB walls with an Exterior Insulating Finish System and Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) make it a cost-efficient and energy-saving building.

Likewise, its Sewage Treatment Plant has a Treated Water Recycling Tank System that helps in the conservation of fresh water. An Underground Rainwater Tank, on the other hand, can help mitigate the cause of flooding within the mall’s neighboring areas.

Solid wastes are managed in accordance to local and national standards of segregation, recycling, reusing and sending to the sanitary landfill. This is even elevated to a more inclusive advocacy in SM Cares’ Trash to Cash initiative.

All these are part of SM’s commitment to continue serving and supporting communities around the Philippines.