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OUNCILOR Ian Mark Q. Nacaya, chair of the City Council committee on planning and development, has proposed the inclusion of a Mass Transit System to newly-confirmed Roads and Traffic Administration (RTA) head Col. Rizalino Borlagdatan (ret) as part of the RTA’s long-term plans for Cagayan de Oro.

Borlagdatan presented the RTA’s plans and programs before the legislative body during its 73rd regular session presided over by Vice Mayor Rainier Joaquin V. Uy. Nacaya, who has been pushing and working for the metropolization of Cagayan de Oro, stressed that planning for the city should go beyond the short term. “Dili magplano good for one year, long-term dapat dagko nga plano,” the councilor stressed. Nacaya acknowledged that the task of the RTA head is difficult. “To some it’s just a common sense but to many it’s about managing the affairs of certain operations that would require expertise,” he cited.

“Ang ako lamang is study, implement. Kung dili lugar na mabuhat, mangayo or mangonsulta sa mga karaan na dinhi, mga konsehal o kinsa man ugaling mga eksperto dinhi. Willing kaayo mag-volunteer o motabang dinhi sa ato sa dakbayan.” Nacaya added. According to the councilor, the task is very difficult considering that it could not be and cannot be provided clearly with actions that are most needed unless one goes out to the field. Considering the limited resources of the local government departments like RTA, the most logical action is tapping other agencies to aggregate its resources, he added. “Kung gamay or limited

Councilor Ian Mark Nacaya

imong resources, kay limitado man gyud ang gobernolokal, ang imo gyud buhaton is mo-tap gyud ka sa other resources. Sayod ta nga ang Kagay-anon mahilig Weekly RTA ManCom Meeting with RTA Dept. Head II-PCol. Rizalino R. Borlagdatan og volunteer labi na sa mga (Ret) , Asst. Dept. Head II- Engr. Nonito A. Oclarit with Division Heads Benedicto Y. barangay, gusto motabang Ramiro, Engr. Sherwin A. Cabactulan, Jundrick Abuelo & Richard Corpuz with Sector See SYSTEM, page 11

Sergeants and Sector Heads and personnel from the IEPP Division Ferdinand M. TagodSecretariat & James Andrade- Information held at the RTA Conference room. (RTA)

Davao City opens 4-story Malasakit Center on Friday. During the opening, DAVAO CITY--The city Center one-stop-shop at Senator Christopher Lawgovernment opened its the Southern Philippines rence “Bong” Go said the f o u r- s t o r y M a l a s a k i t Medical Center (SPMC)n Malasakit Center aims to provide services to more people needing medical assistance and other healthcare needs. “We now have a faster service through the help of President Duterte and Mayor Inday Sara Duterte. In this building are the different government offices that can help you so that you will not have to pay anything,” Go said. The facility will house MALASAKIT CENTER. Senator Christopher Lawrence ‘Bong’ six offices: the Lingap para Go (left) leads the opening of the four-story Malasakit Center sa Mahirap, Office of the one-stop-shop at the Southern Philippines Medical Center on Friday afternoon (Jan. 29, 2021). The facility will house six of- President (OP), Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office fices. (Photo courtesy of Davao City CIO) By PREXX MARNIE KATE TROZO, PNA

(PCSO), Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the Office of the First Congressional District Representative, and the Botika ng Bayan. Go said the Malasakit Center has a budget of PHP44 million sourced from the Socio-Civic Fund of the Office of the President. Jo s e ph i ne Mit ar an , officer-in-charge of the Malasakit Center, said the Lingap and OP desks will operate 24 hours while the rest of the offices are open from 8 a. m. to 5 p. m. See CENTER, page 11

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Modernized Agriculture: Bringing S&T in Bukidnon

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ALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon— According to a published report from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), Bukidnon shared the largest farms in region 10. It has 120 thousand farms that utilized 322.8 thousand hectares of land for agriculture—the largest among the region’s five provinces. With this, Bukidnon is called the Land of Bounty. Largely planted with vegetables and pineapples, new industries are rising, such as Coffee, Cacao, Bamboo, and Dairy. Some of these are already starting anew in the international community. Cacao and dairy small-scale farmers are among the recent recipients of DOST interventions through its Community Empowerment through Science and Technology (CEST) program. In partnership with the Local Government Unit of Malaybalay City, DOST-Bukidnon turned-over a complete set of cacao processing equipment to the Malaybalay City Cacao Growers Association (MCCGA). The set includes a roasting machine, grinder, stainless steel table, sealers, digital weighing scale, and more. The agency will also equip the beneficiary with hands-on training on ‘Tablea’ and Chocolate Making; Good Manufacturing Practices; and Food Safety. They are also pre-listed to join other free sets of training for product development. The Dalwangan Malaybalay United Dairy Agrarian Reform Cooperative (DAMAUDARC) also recently received a set of equipment from processing to packaging of their dairy products such as fresh milk, milk bars, and cheese. The budget alloca-

tion to provide the complete set of dairy equipment is approximately P1.5 million. Malaybalay City Mayor Florencio T. Flores, Jr. expressed his utmost support in the City's first and only dairy processing. The DOST envisions that the project will encourage more farmers to go into farming and entrepreneurship to adapt and soon participate in the Global Fairtrade. These projects are part of the continuous embarking of Science and Technology (S&T) in all areas of Bukidnon through the CEST program. CEST is the agency's effort specifically dedicated to alleviating poverty by providing appropriate S&T interventions in the following entry points: Economic Development; Health and Nutrition; Disaster Risk Reduction & Management and Climate Change Adaptation; Human Resource Development; and Environmental Protection. The Department of Science and Technology-Bukidnon aims to create harmony and convergence between Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) and Agriculture to DOST Bukidnon, in partnership with the City Agriculture Office, grants an automated bring more bounty, increase productivity packaging machine to DAMAUDARC thru CEST program. (DOST-Bukidnon) and efficiency, and create more employment and investment opportunities in the province. By offering numerous technological interventions, DOST continuously supports the agriculture sector. For more information on CEST and other DOST programs, one may visit DOST-Bukidnon on weekdays from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Vicente Neri St., Capitol Compound Brgy 9, Malaybalay City, or email at dostbukidnon@region10.dost. gov.ph. (DOST-Bukidnon/PIA Bukidnon)

Provincial S&T Director Virgilio Fuertes and Science Research Specialist Ritchie Guno of DOST Bukidnon lead the turnover of a complete set of Cacao processing equipment to Malaybalay City Cacao Growers Association with City Agriculture Office team headed by City Agriculturist Remedios Sarzuelo. (DOST-Bukidnon)

PIA-10 organizes MisOcc league of information officers MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL— The Philippine Information Agency (PIA)-10 in partnership with the local

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government units (LGUs) and national line agencies organized the first virtual meeting for Misamis Occidental League Information Officers (MOLIO). The meeting aims to organize the government information officers in the province to help disseminate information in fighting misinformation, disinformation and fake news about the COVID-vaccination, ELCAC and government programs and services. During the virtual meeting, PIA-10 Regional Director Frank Gumapon cited the importance of bridging government services to the general public through developmental communica-

tion, and the government's initiatives in ending local communist armed conflict, the mitigation of the spread of COVID-19, and major role of information officers in the campaigns. “Government Information Officers played an important role in this time of pandemic,” Gumapon said as he urged info officers to support and help the advocacy on the national vaccination program. For her part, PIA-Misamis Occidental Manager Jasper Marie Rucat presented the role of information officers. “Information officers are the voice of the organization See OFFICERS, page 11

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Holcim sustains HELPS campaign amid pandemic, assists over 160,000 in 2020 L EADING building solutions provider Holcim Philippines assisted more than 160,000 people in 2020, diverting more resources to community health and sanitation projects in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the impact of COVID-19 on its business and the challenges on bringing out support to local communities due to safety, the Company continued its corporate citizenship campaign Holcim HELPS, which benefitted 164,913 individuals in 2020. Community Health and Sanitation projects accounted for 35% of total Holcim HELPS expenditures as the Company focused more on this area to help strengthen host communities against the disease. The company leveraged on its strong partnerships with stakeholders and regularly consulted with communities to deliver the needed support. Infrastructure projects, which previously cornered the biggest allocation of the Holcim HELPS budget, slid to second in 2020 with 26% share followed by Community Donations (21%), and Community Water Projects (11%).

Among the highlights of Holcim HELPS in 2020 are the partnerships with the League of Corporate Foundations and Manila Water Foundation to provide education materials on proper hand washing and COVID-19 prevention for 78,698 individuals in Bacnotan, La Union, Norzagaray, Bulacan), Mabini, Batangas, Lugait, Misamis Oriental, and Bunawan District, Davao City.

Holcim Vice President for Communications Cara Ramirez: “Our Company remains committed to support in any way that we can the communities that have been home to our people and facilities for decades especially during challenging times such as

2020. With the assistance from our partners and great dedication from our people on the ground, we provided much needed support that responds to our communities’ needs. As we grow our company, we will continue and strive further to support the sustainable development

of our communities through the HELPS campaign.” The centerpiece of this year’s Holcim HELPS campaign is on water access, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) for schools and communities in partnership with the League of Corporate Foundations (LCF) and

the Manila Water Foundation. Through these partnerships, Holcim Philippines communities received 5,300 information and education materials on proper hand washing and COVID-19 prevention, as well as 800 hygiene kits and children’s storybooks on WASH. The

initiative benefited 78,698 individuals in Bacnotan, La Union, Norzagaray, Bulacan), Mabini, Batangas, Lugait, Misamis Oriental, and Bunawan District, Davao City. Another Holcim HELPS highlight was its donations to fight the COVID-19 pandemic that benefitted 45,901 community members and government and medical frontliners. The Company distributed more than 15,000 food packs, 10,000 masks, 300 face shields and goggles, and 50 liters of soap and sanitizers to various stakeholders nationwide. Since the Holcim HELPS’ campaign launch in 2018, more than 770,000 community partners have benefitted from the social development initiatives of the Company through its cement plants and terminals nationwide. For the next ten years, the company intends to help and an additional 1.6 million people. Other Holcim HELPS highlights in 2020 were its partnership with the Manila Water Foundation to build 45 lavatories for an Aeta community at Sitio Monicayo, Mabalacat, See HOLCIM, page 11

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Let’s Entertain Ourselves!

Not a single day goes by without the capital "C". It makes us tired and sick mentally and physically. Many give up and withdraw themselves in their loneliness. A legal solitude from "somewhere up there". Many wonder whether it is good for our future, for the economy, for education, and for our personal life and its surroundings. Well, I don't want to swap with those up there ahd having to make the right decisions at the right time. You can already notice some things, people are becoming more and more aggressive, no matter where in the world. Let's entertain ourselves!

Quite simply and clearly expressed. Since my retirement but staying longer in my home office, I've been trying to entertain myself. I enjoy writing more - writing was and still is one of my hobbies. I enjoy playing my different instruments. I ignored that for years. I enjoy listening to music from my incredibly large record collection back to 1936. I put my photo album collection in the right order. Incidentally, this is a wonderful task, since I am currently working on my biography. Entertaining means to talk with my wife and family personally too, and not

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only by messenger. Playing with the dogs, gardening, watching the daily TV-mass, praying ... . Yes, it's our new abnormality we have to live with. We must not get down. Trust in God. It's all in His hands. +++ Email: doringklaus@ gmail.com or follow me on Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter or visit my www. germanexpatinthephilippines.blogspot.com or www. klausdoringsclassicalmusic. blogspot.com.

Speaking Out

Re-orienting towards sustained and inclusive economic growth Moving forward, the main challenge, aside from averting new Covid infections and ensuring proper vaccine administration, is “to ensure the re-orientation of our institutions towards sustained and inclusive economic growth.” This was the message of Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala (JAZA), Chairman and CEO of the Ayala Group, during an online forum of Shareholders’ Association of the Philippines (SharePHIL) which had the theme “Inclusive Growth Through Smart Investing”. Led by Ortigas Land Chairman and President/ CEO Jimmy Ysmael, SharePHIL is a non-profit organization that advocates for share-holder rights and education. Organized in

2010, SharePHIL is patterned after the Securities Investors Association for Singapore, another nonprofit organization advocating for sustainable stakeholder relations, investor education and protection, as well as promoting fair and transparent corporate governance standards, regulations, and practices. JAZA challenged SharePhil to use its influence 1) to share operating practices towards greater sustainability and inclusion, 2) to integrate insights on stakeholder capitalism into (your) regular programs on investor education and outreach, and 3) to analyze the tangible impact that inclusive capitalism has contributed and can further add to the Philippine

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economy. Others who shared their insights during the forum were Mageo Consulting Chair/President B oots Geotina-Garcia, Maynilad President/CEO Mon Fernandez, among other industry professionals and investors from various sectors. Ysmael assured that “(w) ith the economic and societal effects of the pandemic still here before us, SharePHIL remains committed to its purpose which is to enable Filipinos to invest wisely, achieve financial security, and contribute to the social and economic growth of the country.” Phygital” banking at BPI In a recent fireside chat with BusinessWorld Economic Forum, Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) See GROWTH, page 11

Hints and Traces

Avoid romanticizing or downplaying Christian life CHRISTIAN life is both difficult and easy. Difficult because it truly demands more than what we can give or cope. The goal it wants us to aim at is nothing less than something supernatural, not merely natural. That goal can only be fully achieved in heaven, not here on earth, though aspects of it can be enjoyed already here. But it is also easy because God’s grace is always there. All the means we

need to live it in all the circumstances of our life have been given. There is abundant divine mercy and compassion when we find ourselves in difficulties. God never leaves us even if we dare to leave him. Let’s be clear about this point. Hell is when we completely shut God off from us, even if God continues to keep us in existence. Hell is when we hate God definitively even if God continues to love us. God

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can never hate anyone no matter how bad one is. So we should never romanticize our Christian life as if we can attain a perfect state of life here where there will be no more problems, no more difficulties, no more tears and death. We will always be hounded by our natural limitations, our weaknesses, our mistakes and failures, the See CIMAGALA, page 10

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AGAYAN DE ORO CITY--The Department of Agriculture (DA)-10 reinforces its promotion of urban gardening, as it recently provided 600 repacked assorted vegetable seeds to the Department of Education (DepEd)-Division of Misamis Oriental, Sugbongcogon District. On January 19 at the agency compound, Carlota S. Madriaga, regional technical director for operations, handed over the agriinputs, consisting of eggplant, pechay and squash, particularly to the Kidampas In-

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tegrated School (KIS) through its head, Cherry Q. Sadicon. “For this year, the agency continues the provision of vegetable seeds through the Plant, Plant, Plant program (Agri 4Ps). There is a need to grow our own food as it is uncertain when this pandemic will end, and we want to ensure safe, accessible and available food is set on the tables of every Filipino family,” the director remarked. For her part, Sadicon of KIS expressed, despite the challenge brought by the pandemic, quality service is still envisioned by the

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education and agriculture departments of the government. “DA plays a significant role in providing assistance to the programs and projects of other departments such as the Gulayan sa Paaralan and Gulayan sa Tahanan of DepEd,” she added. To those interested to avail of free seeds, Madriaga enjoins households to visit the office for the availment of seeds while asking local government units, institutions, and other groups to submit their request to obtain the seeds assistance in bulk. (DA10/PIA10)

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Every children's involvement in different task and activities were cancelled due to the widespread pandemic as well as the implementation of distance learning. The Girl Scouts had been part of their output initiative in making small but rather helpful actions

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Commencing on February 16, 2021 at 9:00 A.M. those establishment above will set a public auction all overdue pledges in the same up to September 2020. Patrons are enjoined to verify their receipts.

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Commencing on February 15, 2021 at 9:00 A.M. those establishment above will set a public auction all overdue pledges left in the same up to September 2020. Patrons are enjoined to verify their receipts. MANAGEMENT

Sa Pebrero 15, 2021 sa mga alas 9:00 sa buntag ang tanang butang naremati, isubasta diri sa tagsatagsa, nga buhatan nga ginganlan sa itaas. Tanang Butang penerenda nga wala malukat hangtud sa Setyembre 2020, maapil sa subasta. Giawhag ang tanang suki sa pagsusi sa ilang resibo.

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Sa Pebrerp 16, 2021 sa mga alas 9:00 sa buntag ang tanang butang naremati, isubasta diri sa tagsatagsa, nga buhatan nga ginganlan sa itaas. Tanang Butang penerenda nga wala malukat hangtud sa Setyembre 2020, maapil sa subasta. Giawhag ang tanang suki sa pagsusi sa ilang resibo.

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BUKIDNON AREA Commencing on February 17, 2021 at 9:00 A.M. those establishment above will set a public auction all overdue pledges in the same up to September 2020. Patrons are enjoined to verify their receipts.

MANAGEMENT

Sa Pebrero 17, 2021 sa mga alas 9:00 sa buntag ang tanang butang naremati, isubasta diri sa tagsatagsa, nga buhatan nga ginganlan sa itaas. Tanang Butang penerenda nga wala malukat hangtud sa Septyembre 2020, maapil sa subasta. Giawhag ang tanang suki sa pagsusi sa ilang resibo.

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Toyota to open P4.5-B imported vehicle logistics hub in Q4 By KRIS CRISMUNDO

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OYO TA Mo t o r s Philippines (TMP) announced Saturday that it will start operations of the Batangas Vehicle Logistics Hub for imported vehicles in the fourth quarter of 2021. TMP invested PHP4.5 billion for the logistics hub located in its 32-hectare facility near Batangas Port, the gateway to imported vehicles. The logistics hub will be used for pre-delivery inspection and post-production installation with an annual capacity of 160,000 units.

The facility also has a stockyard that can accommodate at least 4,500 cars at a time. “TMP remains committed to supporting the goal of the government to stimulate the economy and to prepare for the eventual resumption of motorization in the country. The auto industry is a key driver of economic activity and an essential part of the drive to increase mobility,” TMP president Atshuhiro Okamoto said. TMP made t he announcement as the government started to impose provisional safeguard duties on imported passenger

cars and light commercial vehicles this month. “As you know, however, TMP operates on the basis of a combination of locallyproduced and imported vehicles. We will maximize efforts to promote sales of our Vios and Innova

‘Education in the New Normal’ FLORENDA M. BACARRO Tablon Elementary School

Coronavirus hits the world that even the most powerful county in the world never saw it coming.Most of the things that we would have wanted to do ,hang in the balance.Many opinions arise as to education in the Philippines will continue or stop until vaccination realizes.But, education is a continuous process! Whether you are in the four walls of the classroom or in the homes. This is the reason why education in the Philippines pushes through amidst

pandemic and today’s education in the New Normal.”Learner’s in our country resorts to distance learning.It maybe in the form of online teaching,blended learning and modular.Learners continue to learn at homes which is not the usual way.With the guidance of their parents and supervision of the respective advisers, education goes on.As education continue s,just be positive so that learning in the new normal ,will be just as normal as it can be.

to cushion the impact of safeguard duties,” Okamoto said. Meanwhile, TMP chairman Alfred Ty expressed his optimism about the economic recovery, noting that the developments in Covid-19 vaccines helped in bringing back market confidence. “Also on the brighter side of things, the ‘Build, Build, Build’ project of the government and the private sector is coming into fruition. We commend the continuous construction of these new roads and highways which will enable economic recovery efforts and bring more joy to driving,” Ty added. In 2020, TMP sales reached 100,019 units, capturing 41.3 percent of the local market. (PNA)

1. ML SAN FRANCISCO 1 Center Island, Brgy 2, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur 2. ML SAN FRANCISCO 2 Obedoza Street, Brgy 2, San Francisco, Agusan Sur 3. ML BAYUGAN 1 367 Narra Avenue, Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur 4. ML BAYUGAN 2 Libres St., Taglatawan, Bayugan City 5. ML BUNAWAN Purok 3, San Teodoro, Bunawan, Agusan del Sur 6. ML STA JOSEFA Purok 7, Poblacion Sta Josefa, Agusan del Sur 7. ML TRENTO Purok 6, Poblacion, Trento, Agusan Sur 8. ML BAROBO Purok 4, Poblacion Barobo, Surigao del Sur 9. ML PROSPERIDAD Purok 4, Poblacion Prosperidad, Agusan Sur 10.ML GAISANO GRAND P-2A Natl. Highway, Brgy. 5, San Francisco, Agusan Sur 11.ML TALACOGON P-Bougainvilla, San Agustin, Talacogon, Agusan Sur 12.ML SAMPAGUITA P4 Luzviminda, Sampaguita, Veruela, Agusan Sur 13.ML ROSARIO P-Ocite, Sta. Cruz, Roasrio, Agusan Sur 14.ML PATIN-AY BRANCH Poblacion Patin-ay, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur

1. ML MANGAGOY 1 Espiritu Street, Brgy Mangangoy Bislig City, Surigao del Sur 2. ML MANGAGOY 2 Abarca Street, Brgy Mangagoy Bislig City, Surigao del Sur 3. ML MANGAGOY 3 P. Castillo St. cor. Pecasales St. Brgy Mangagoy, Bislig City, Surigao Sur 4. ML BISLIG National Highway, Bislig City Surigao del Sur 5. ML HINATUAN Purok 5, Brgy St. Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur 6. ML LINGIG Purok Marcelo, Verano St. Pob., Lingig Surigao del Sur 7. ML TAGBINA Purok 4, Original, Tagbina, Surigao del Sur

Commencing on February 15, 2021 at 9:00 A.M. those establishment above will set a public auction all overdue pledges left in the same up to September 2020. Patrons are enjoined to verify their receipts.

Commencing on February 16, 2021 at 9:00 A.M. those establishment above will set a public auction all overdue pledges left in the same up to September 2020. Patrons are enjoined to verify their receipts.

MANAGEMENT Sa Pebrero 15, 2021 sa mga alas 9:00 sa buntag ang tanang butang naremati, isubasta diri sa tagsatagsa, nga buhatan nga ginganlan sa itaas. Tanang Butang penerenda nga wala malukat hangtud sa Septyembre 2020, maapil sa subasta. Giawhag ang tanang suki sa pagsusi sa ilang resibo. TAGDUMALA

M. LHUILLIER SAN FRANCISCO 1 Center Island, Barangay 2, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur Tel # 085-3439520 ; Mobile # 09479991801

8. ML LIANGA Pob. Lianga, Surigao del Sur 9. ML STO. NIÑO 9 Hornasan, San Agustin, Surigao del Sur 10. ML SORIANO Andres Soriano Ave., Mangagay, Bislig, Surigao del Sur 11. ML UNION SITE P-5 Union Site District Andres Soriano Ave. Brgy. Mangagoy, Bislig Surigao del Sur 12. ML BAROBO POBLACION P-5 Pob. Barobo, Surigao Sur

MANAGEMENT Sa Pebrero 16, 2021 sa mga alas 9:00 sa buntag ang tanang butang naremati, isubasta diri sa tagsatagsa, nga buhatan nga ginganlan sa itaas. Tanang Butang penerenda nga wala malukat hangtud sa Septyembre 2020, maapil sa subasta. Giawhag ang tanang suki sa pagsusi sa ilang resibo. TAGDUMALA

M. LHUILLIER MANGAGOY 2 Abarca Street, Barangay Mangagoy, Mangagoy, Bislig, Surigao del Sur Tel # 086-8531671/3110989/8531670 Mobile # 09479991797

Cebu Pacific introduces new Baggage Policy Check-in baggage must not exceed 39” on any side Cebu Pacific introduces a new policy for handling oversized baggage in line with its goal to improve processes for a more efficient and seamless customer journey for everyJuan. Beginning February 1, 2021, CEB will be implementing a new policy setting a size limit for check-in baggage at 39 inches. Luggage with this dimension will be easier to fit in the conveyor belt, and will in turn, result in smoother operations, making the journey faster and more convenient for

all passengers. Guests checking in baggage that exceed the 39” limit on any one side will be classified as an oversized bag, and will be charged PHP 800 for domestic flights, and PHP 1,300 for international flights. This additional fee is brought about by the manual process required to transport the bag to the baggage loading area. Some examples of oversized baggage are music equipment, motorcycles, and televisions. See BAGGAGE, page 11

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Capitol road, Telaje, Tandag City 2. ML TANDAG 2 Donasco Street, Bag-ong Lungsod, Tandag City 3. ML TANDAG 3 Rizal Street, Bungtod, Tandag City 4. ML TANDAG 4 National highway, Bag-ong Lungsod, Tandag City 5. ML ARAS ASAN Purok Camia, Aras-asan, Cagwait, Surigao del Sur 6. ML CARASCAL Saca, Carascal, Surigao del Sur 7. ML CANTILAN Rizal Street, Linintian, Cantilan, Surigao del Sur 8. ML MADRID Urbiztondo St. Cor. Nat’l Highway Quirino Madrid, Surigao del Sur 9. ML TAGO Crossing Tandag, Tago, Surigao del Sur 10. ML SAN MIGUEL Pob. Tina, San Miguel, Surigao del Sur 11. ML TANDAG 5 Ground Floor, Gaisano Capital, Brgy. Bag-ong Lungsod, Tandag City, Surigao del Sur 12. ML MARIHATAG National Highway, Marihatag, Surigao del Sur 13. ML CARMEN, SDS National Highway, Pob. Carmen, Surigao del Sur 14. ML LININTIAN CANTILAN No. 53 Ortega St., P-6A Barangay Linintian, Cantilan, Surigao del Sur Commencing on February 17, 2021 at 9:00 A.M. those establishment above will set a public auction all overdue pledges left in the same up to September 2020. Patrons are enjoined to verify their receipts. MANAGEMENT Sa Pebrero 17, 2021 sa mga alas 9:00 sa buntag ang tanang butang naremati, isubasta diri sa tagsatagsa, nga buhatan nga ginganlan sa itaas. Tanang Butang penerenda nga wala malukat hangtud sa Septyembre 2020, maapil sa subasta. Giawhag ang tanang suki sa pagsusi sa ilang resibo. TAGDUMALA

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Alcohol ban in Davao extended until March 31 By ANTONIO L. COLINA IV - MindaNews

DAVAO CITY – Following the pronouncement of Malacañang to keep Davao City under general community quarantine (GCQ) for the entire month of February, the local government has extended the 24/7 ban on selling of alcoholic beverages until March 31. In Executive Order 5 issued on Friday, Mayor Sara Duterte said the extension of the ban was considered one of the measures to regulate some activities that can contribute to local transmission such as “unbridled drinking

Davao City reverted to General Community Quarantine on November 20, 2020 supposedly to control the spread of COVID-19. From November 20, 2020 to January 8, 2021, the city’s cases rose from 5,607 to 9,404 or a total of 3,797 more cases. By January 9, with 153 more cases, these reached 3,950.

27th Council wide Encampment

Importance of Technology in the New Normal Education

FLORENDA M. BACARRO Tablon Elementary School

By CHARLYN D. EROCIDO November 25, 2020 Baliwagan Central School Division of Misamis Oriental

fire and Coronation Night for Miss GSP.The last day was the awarding and closing program. TES garnered three major awards.The campers were fully packed with learning with capability of being a responsible individual in the society.

The Girls outs of Tablon Elementary School joined the camping at Naawan Central School in October 18-22.There were such activities like Fish Spa, Swimming,Craft making, Carinosa Dance,and the Rope Challenge.In the evening was the Camp

GUSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HEALTH PROTOCOLS By: ELENA P. BUHAY Teacher III – Gusa Elementary School

Gusa Elementary School is located East of Cagayan de Oro City headed by our School Principal Mrs. Annabell J. Lariba with 4,141 pupils and 111 teachers for School Year 2020-2021. COVID – 19 pandemic is a big challenge to us on how to go along on this new normal situation. We are not used on the health protocols given to us by IATF - Inter-Agency Task Force. But as an educator or simply a concerned individual it is our prime duty to educate our constituents most especially our learners on how to combat this virus in non-pharmateutical intervention. In GUSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, hand washing is not new to us. We are doing this for so many years under the WINS program of the Department of Education. We believe that in hand washing we could prevent the spreading of virus in our locality. In lieu of water we can use alcohol or sanitizer to disinfect and sanitize our hands. Wearing facemask and face shield is also a must, inspite of difficulty in breathing using the mask. We have to wear it considering that based on the health study mask can save and protect lives. Stepping in footbath with disinfectant solutions was also implemented in our school. Parents who will visit our school during module distribution adhere

on these simple protocols with physical distancing and other health intervention adopted in our school and our barangay through our Barangay Chairman Marlo L. Tabac to stop the spreading of this virus. Educators, parents and stakeholders are helping hand in hand in educating our learners and con-

stituents to observe said health protocols. Thus, we could make a difference for our future. According to Nelson Mandela I quote: “Education is the most powerful weapon to change the world” unquote. We could prevent the rapid spread of this virus through our simple ways in EDUCATION.

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TECHNICAL DESCRITION MANOBO PULANGIHON ICC’s/IP’s ADS- 1001 -0042 – GNI An Ancestral Domain of the Manobo Pulangihon ICC’s/IP’s situated at Barangay San Jose and portion of Barangay Butong Quezon, Bukidnon. Bounded on the SE along lines 1-2-3, by the Montalvan Ranch and Karikayanan Creek, bounded on the SW along lines 4-5-6, by Purok 17, OADI fark in barangay Butong Quezon, & OADI farm in Maramag Bukidnon, bounded on the NW 7-8-9, by OADI Farm in the Municipality of Maramag Bukidnon and bounded on the NE along lines 10-11-12 by Barangay Butong Municipality of Quezon, Bukidnon. Beginning at point Marked “1” on plan being S 69 deg. 44 min. W , 1405.96 m from BKN-3732 DENR LMS – located at Barangay Butong , Quezon, Bukidnon. S 21 – 50 W 1062.29 m. to point 2 S 07 – 16 W 774.16 m to point 3 N 66 – 42 W 1901.89 m to point 4 S 89 – 13 W 1792.37 m to point 5 N 28 – 37 W 895.74 m to point 6 N 11 – 48 E 2067.96 m to point 7 N 62 – 25 E 656.97 m to point 8 S 74 – 57 E 1218.00 m to point 9 S 67 – 36 E 1305.71 m to point 10 S 57 – 16 E 772.28 m to point 11 S 30 – 19 W 370.11 m to point 12 S 48 – 36 E 812.83 m to point 1 Containing an area of One thousand one hundred eleven and 4040/1000 (1111.4040) hectares more or less. All corners referred to are indicated on the plan and marked on the ground by “ADBM-NCIP” rectangular parallelepiped (25X25X100) concrete monuments. Bearing is PRS’92 Grid. The said survey was executed by NCIP Engineer Rochelle Angelica B. Melig on June 3-14, 2019. Prepared by: Engr. Rochelle Angelica B. Melig Chief, Survey Party

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sessions” that may expose individuals to the virus. She added the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) reported a high occupancy rate due to the new COVID-19 cases, necessitating the extension of the ban. SPMC reported that 97.37% of the 342 COVID-19 ward beds have been occupied while its 34-bed intensive care unit has been fully occupied as of January 27. The government-run hospital caters to moderate, critical and severe COVID-19

patients while the mildly symptomatic and asymptomatic ones will be referred to the temporary treatment and monitoring facilities. As of January 28, the Department of Health-Davao reported 218 new cases, bringing the total to 16,883 with 2,703 active ones, 13,495 recoveries and 685 deaths. Of the total, Davao City reported 11,426, with 1,561 active ones, 9,328 recoveries and 537 deaths. Davao de Oro reported 882, Davao del Norte 2,373, Davao del Sur 1,197, Davao Occidental 190, and Davao Oriental 815. (Antonio L. Colina IV/MindaNews)

Noted by: MA. SHIRLENE D. SARIO Provincial Officer-Bukidnon

Schools have embraced apps and remote classes in the past year. Some see benefits in virtual learning but others fear the impact on disadvantaged children and privatisation by stealth. Sceptics, however, warn that a “digital divide” further widens existing attainment gaps and inequalities faced by disadvantaged children. Others say schools are ill-equipped to protect their pupils’ data, and that the growing role of commercial interests both within state education and through a booming direct-to-consumer edtech market amounts to privatisation by stealth. Google Classroom, as a more inter-

active remote learning tool, and set up face-to-face lessons via Google Meet for those unable to return or self-isolating. Pre-Covid, Google had already gained a dominant position in many schools by providing its edtech tools free or at low cost. In the first month of the pandemic, the number of active users of Google Classroom doubled to 100 million. Most children have the tech in some form, but it might be using Dad’s phone or a flatscreen TV. The fallout from Covid-19, continuing advances in digital technology, and intensifying pent-up demand for student-centred learning have combined to present an unprecedented opportunity to transform education across whole systems.

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State funeral for Fu Yabing, Manlilikha ng Bayan, on February 10 By BONG S. SARMIENTO, MindaNews

POLOMOLOK, South Cotabato – Fu Yabing Masalon Dulo, a Blaan weaver honored as Manlilikha ng Bayan (National Living Treasure), will be laid to rest with state honors on Wednesday, February 10, her grandson said Saturday. EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the deceased EDGAR RANES, who died on November 28, 2013 at Cagayan de Oro City; that the deceased left a certain parcel of land with residential house more particularly described as follows: Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-198212 “A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 25, Block 34, of the Cons. Subd. Plan Pcs-10001207, being a portion of Lot 1 & 3, Pcs-104305-001147), situated in the Barangay of Carmen, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of One Hundred Thirty (130) square meters, more or less. Is the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, made and entered by MA. JESSICA RANES, SAMANTHA RANES and CHRISTY RANES, of legal ages, (single/married/widow), residents of Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines on our own volition, declare as follows; that we are the legitimate sole heirs of the deceased. That for and in consideration of the sum of TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P200,000.00), Philippine Currency, we do hereby SELL, CONVEY, and TRANSFER by way of ABSOLUTE SALE unto SPS. SETES BALACUIT JR. & ANSELMA BALACUIT, both of legal age, Filipinos, Married and residents of Hayes-Guillermo Sts., Barangay 38, Cagayan de Oro City, their heirs assigns and successors-in-interests, all our rights, interests and participation over the above-described parcel of land with residential house. Per Doc. No. 140; Page No. 28; Book No. 13; Series of 2020; under Notary Public of ATTY. AL PONCIANO R. DATU. MDN: Jan. 26, Feb 2 & 9, 2021

NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late JENVIE SARDIDO BUSICO consisting a savings deposit with the Bank of Philippine Islands , San Francisco, Agusan del Sur Branch under savings account no. 7316028114 amounting to more or less One Hundred Eighty Thousand Five Hundre4d Two Peros and Ninety One Centavos (P180,502.91) Philippine currency is the subject of Deed of Extra Judicial Settlement of Estate under the notarial registry of Atty. Filomeno P. Cadiz per Doc. No. 275, Page No. 55, Book No. VOO Series of 2021.

Arthur Gulili, the family spokesperson, said the burial site of his grandmother, who was fondly called Fu Yabing, will be on the land where the traditional weaving center that she established in her community stands. The funeral rites will include a 21-gun salute, he said. A state funeral is among the benefits and privileges of an awarded of the Gawad sa Manliklikha ng Bayan (Gamaba), the arrangeNOTICE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late THELMO I. ADALIN, SR. and MARIA H. ADALIN who died in Manila on November 21, 1988 and October 24, 2020 at Tupi, South Cotabato left A Parcel of land lot No. K-35, PLS-246-D, containing an area of EIGHTY SEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTY SEVEN (87,727) Square Meters, more or less, covered by Original Certificate of Title No. (V-7570) P- 5826, Situated at Barangay Kipalbig Tampakan, South Cotabato; A parcel of land Lot No. 7, PSD136071, containing an area of FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTY FIVE (575) Square Meters, more or less, situated at Purok Vergara Brgy. Zone III Koronadal City covered by Real Property Tax Declaration No. 11-003-03936; A parcel of land Cadastral Lot No. 348, TS-1005, containing an area of ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED (1,800) Square Meters, more or less, situated at Poblacion Tupi, South Cotabato. Bounded as follows. Bounded on the NE., by Lot J-Rizal St., on the SW., by Lot 361. on the SE., By Lot 349. And on NW.by Lot 347”, is the subject of extra Judicial settlement of the estate of the late Thelmo I Adalin, Sr. and Maria H. Adalin with Deed of Donation and Waiver of Rights and Assigment, Under the Notarial Register of Atty. Emilio S. Paña, Per Doc No. 151 Page No. 31 Book No. XCV11, Series of 2021. MDN: Feb. 2, 9 & 16, 2021

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE

That the late MAGDALINO SINANDAY AND PACITA SALENTO SINANDAY who lived together as husband and wife without the benefit of marriage and who died on 20 July 1989 and 06 October 2008 at Sumilao, Bukidnon, That the said deceased left a certain parcel of land with Tax Declaration No. 20-004-00190 situated in the Barangay of Licoan, Municipality of Sumilao, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of SIXTY SEVEN THOUSAND FIFTY (67,050) SQUARE METERS, more or less and has been the subject of an EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH ABSOLUTE SALE, filed by the heirs of MAGDALINO SINANDAY AND PACITA SALENTO SINANDAY, in favor of JOJI E. YAP, per DOC #481; PAGE #97; BOOK #66; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. MARY CAMILLE S. PEREZ-QUILILAN.

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the deceased CESAR MACELLONES, who died on April 7, 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City; that the deceased left a certain parcel of land more particularly described as follows: Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-66786 “A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 1, Block 4, PSD 10-014292, Being a portion of Lot 1 LRC PCS 8974, situated in the Barrio of Bulua Cagayan de Oro City, containing an area of Two Hundred (200) square meters, more or less. Is the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, made and entered by JULIETA M. MACELLONES, JENNIFER M. SANTIAGO, CHARITO M. AMORA, JOYCE M. MACELLONES, MARICEL M. MACELLONES and CHRISTOPHER M. MACELLONES, of legal ages, (single/married/widow), residents of Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines on our own volition, declare as follows; that we are the legitimate sole heirs of the deceased. That for and in consideration of the sum of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P100,000.00), Philippine Currency, we do hereby SELL, CONVEY, and TRANSFER by way of ABSOLUTE SALE unto brothers ROY MIGUEL C. MALERO and GABRIEL C. MALERO, Filipinos, Single and residents of Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, their heirs assigns and successors-in-interests, all our rights, interests and participation over the above-described parcel of land. Per Doc. No. 145; Page No. 29; Book No. 13; Series of 2020; under Notary Public of ATTY. AL PONCIANO R. DATU.

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EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH ABSOLUTE SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

ments for and the expenses of which shall be borne by the Government. Born on August 8, 1914, Fu Yabing died in her sleep at around 12:30 a.m. on January 26. She was 106. Fu Yabing’s wake in a multi-function hall in the midst of their community in Sitio Amgu-o, Barangay Landan here is open to the public but strict health protocols are being observed due to COVID-19. The function hall is near the weaving center. Gulili said his grandma was in and out of the hospital last year and was on her sickbed in the past two months She was a master of mabal Fu Yabing Masalon Dulo receives her National Living Treasure Award from President Rodrigo Duterte in Malacañang in 2018. Screengrab from RVTM/Presidential Communications

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF PORTION OF LAND KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late VICENTA CABALLERO, who died on May 17, 1935 at Cagayan de Oro City, that said deceased died intestate, without any last Will or Testament, and without any outstanding debts or accounts; that there are no debts obligations due against the estate of the said decedent, that the deceased left a certain parcel with Tax Declaration G-367992 situated at Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, containing an area of 8,576 square meters of Cadastral Lot 6249, and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF PORTION OF LAND, filed by the heirs of VICENTA CABALLERO, in favor of AILENE and JOSHUA CULTURA, LILIBETH and RESTY PASICARAN, ROY MIGUEL C. MALERO and GABRIEL C. MALERO, JOHN CARLO GARONG and JOHN IVAN GARONG, per DOC #368; PAGE #56; BOOK #13; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. AL PONCIANO R. DATU. MDN: Jan. 26, Feb 2 & 9, 2021

tabih, the art of ikat (reserve dyeing) and weaving. Mabal is a Blaan term for the weaving process using abaca fiber while tabih refers to the finished hand woven cloth and also the traditional B’laan tubular skirt or malong. Fu Yabing was declared a national living treasure on January 6, 2017, through Republic Act 7355, which institutionalized the Gamaba, for keeping alive the Blaan’s traditional weaving process and sharing her skills with others, including her community members. She accepted the award from President Rodrigo Duterte in 2018 during a formal ceremony at the Malacañan Palace in Manila. “We will be forever grateful to her for the pride that she brought to the Blaan

tribe,” Gulili said. “She left a legacy that our generation will continue and will pass on to the next one.” Fu Yabing was selected as a national living treasure by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), the government agency tasked to administer

By JANICE A. PACLAR Alae Central Elementary School

OVER the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic has created some new problems and brought other, long existing problems into greater clarity. As we watched our educational institutions struggle to respond to rapidly changing circumstances over the past year, it became painfully obvious that ou r on e - s i z e - f it s - a l l system was failing to prioritize the needs of individual families and students. The situation was exacerbated by the pandemic, but it has existed for quite a while. Every parent knows each child is unique. That’s why they are so insistent that their kids, and everybody else’s kids, deserve educational options — programs, services, classes and schools

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC MP-CCE-0062-2020 RA 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 ROMMEL D. UDIN has filed with the office, a petition for correction in the entry of CHILD’S BIRTHDAY from “MARCH 27, 1986” to “MARCH 28, 1986” in the Certificate of Live Birth ROMMEL DAGGI UDIN who was born on March 28, 1986 at Cotabato City and whose parents are NASSER A. UDIN AND BETTLYN S. DAGGI. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office.

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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 CCE-0004-2021 R.A. 10172

– that will meet their interests and aptitudes. We don’t want standardized children. Why would we want to trap them in a standardized program? In this moment of newly gained clarity, we need to seize the opportunity to transform the K-12 system that is failing to meet the needs of our students. These are positive steps forward, but it’s the underlying idea that guides these reforms that is crucial, and that clears a path toward truly transformational change. The goal of any change should be to make it easier for students to unleash their potential and apply their abilities in a way that allows them to live a life of achievement and fulfillment.

Republic of the Philippines Province of Davao del Sur CITY OF DIGOS OFFICE OF THE CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR Publication Notice R.A. 10172

January 22, 2021

See YABING, page 10

Surviving the pandemic

Publication Notice R.A. 10172

and implement the Gamaba award. “Her peerless mastery of the Blaan Mabal Tabih is manifest in her impeccable work,” the NCCA said in announcing her death. “Her exemplary oeuvre has brought pride to

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC January 18, 2021

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 JOLLI ALINGAY BANASAN 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 JOLLI ALINGAY BANASAN at San Vicente, Lidlidda, Ilocos Sur and whose parents are NOLI DANGPALAN BANASAN and OLIVIA ALINGAY. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than February 19, 2021.

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 CHRISTIAN D. PINOTE has filed with this Office, a petition for change of first name from “CHRISTIANE” to “CHRISTIAN” and the child’s sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of CHRISTIANE DOGUILES PINOTE at DSPH Digos, Davao del Sur and whose parents are CEFERINO JR. C. PINOTE and MERCEDITA E. DOGUILES. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than February 07, 2021.

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IGOS CITY, Davao del Sur – Governor Douglas Cagas has recently sealed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with multi-sectoral stakeholders, which outlines the operationalization of the Davao del Sur Provincial Local Governance Resource Center to cater to the needs and concerns of the former rebels in the province. The DDS-PLGRC will also be known as the “Katu-

paran Center” which will serve as the capacity development center for the former rebels and their people’s organizations. As stipulated in the MOA, among the functions of the center is to reorient and reorganize the mindset of the underground mass organizations (UGMOs) of the CPP-NPA-NDF into more productive and selfsustaining people’s organizations. It will also become a

venue for the POs to be equipped with skills, knowledge, tools and equipment for a sustainable livelihood. Mika-Chan Magtulis, provincial director of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Davao del Sur, explained the need of developing the people’s organization of the former rebels for them “to become productive and self-sustaining by providing needed assistance or interventions coming from

the government.” The operationalization of the “Katuparan Center” is part of the implementation of the Tupad Pangako Program which is a joint endeavor of the provincial local government of Davao del Sur, DILG Davao del Sur, Philippine Army’s 39th Infantry Battalion and Davao del Sur Provincial Police Office (DSPPO), and the Mindanao Baptist Rural Life Center (MBRLC). “I am now in my fifth

term as governor of this province. Dili ko musugot na kaning pangako karon mapakyas (I will not allow this promise will fail),” Cagas stated in his message during the recent MOA signing ceremonies at the Davao del Sur Coliseum in Digos City. The MOA has also formalized the creation of the Multi-Stakeholder Advisory Committee (MSAC) which will oversee the “Katuparan Center.”

The committee will be chaired by the Provincial Administrator of Davao del Sur and co-chaired by DILG Provincial Director. Among the roles of the provincial government include the formulation of policies and guidelines and allocation of funds for the operationalization of the center. On the part of the DILG Davao del Sur, it will monitor and evaluate the impact

DAVAO CITY -- National Economic Development Authority XI regional director Ma. Lourdes Lim reported in One Davao Virtual Presser recently the region’s 2020 socioeconomic performance and the initial estimate Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) growth rate. "In May 2020, we reestimated our GRDP 2020 target at 3.4%. We still don't have the full year estimate growth rate as the PSA will still release it later, however, the growth target is adjusted for the region because of the COVID19 impact. We are placing it at 3.4% based on economic losses reported by business establishments, forgone taxes, revenues, income of workers, and losses of

tourist receipts”, Lim said. The region recorded an average annual inflation rate of 1.7% last year as compared to an inflation rate of 2.5% in 2019. Employment rate fell to 82.1% in the second quarter of 2020 but bounced back to 92% in the 3rd quarter and 93.2% in the fourth quarter. Unemployment rate was highest in second quarter with 17.9% but workers recovered as unemployment rate figures recorded at 6.8% in the fourth quarter. The Department of Labor and Employment recorded 1,087 establishments that reduced or retrenched

workers since the start of the pandemic affecting 18,470 workers while 119 establishments permanently closed and affected 2,122 workers. Top industries that reported retrenchment of workers and closure are the Administration and Support Service; Other Service Activities; and Accommodation and Food Service Activities. The regional economic performance mirrored the national performance. In the recent Philippine Economic Performance re-

ported by NEDA Secretary Karl Kendrick Chua, he said the Philippine economy contracted by 8.3% in the fourth quarter, bringing a full-year GDP contraction by 9.5%. T he re p or t f u r t he r showed that the Philippines has the lowest 2020 GDP growth rate among ASEAN economies following Thailand with a 6.1 contraction, Singapore with 5.8, and Malaysia with 5.3. However, Lim shared that the Davao Region is expecting a better economic

performance this year. “The GRDP 2021 target is yet to be estimated on a full year basis. But with the re-opening of the economy starting July last year, we may expect our regional economy to rebound alongside the provision of economic stimulus packages under Bayanihan 2 and other upcoming legislative bills. We are hopefull that for 2021, we will be at the positive growth track.” NEDA XI reported in

its Development Outlook that process of basic commodities will remain low and stable. The inflation target of the BSP for 2021 is between 2-4%. Employment rates will also improve due to resumption of businesses but at lower levels than at the early part of 2020. (PIA XI/Frances Mae G. Macapagat)

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NEDA XI presents region’s 2020 economic performance

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF REAL ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS OF A PARCEL OF LAND KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

Notice is hereby given that a Deed of Absolute Sale of a parcel of land is made and entered into by and between ANTONIO C.BATINO,of legal age, Filipino married and a resident of Lakas, Mambajao, Camiguin, hereinafter referred to as the “VENDOR”; and PAOLO CATANE RODRIGUEZ, of legal age, married and a resident of 38 Gordo Avenue,Cebu City, hereinafter referred as the “VENDEE”, That the VENDOR is the true and declared owner of a parcel of land located at Itum, Baylao, Mambajao, Camiguin, covered byTax Declaration No.04000509905 under Lot No.26, GSS-10-000026-D containing an area of 12,974 Sq.M.more or less. That the VENDOR desires to sell and the VENDEE agrees to buy the aforementioned parcel of land with a total area of 12,974 Sq. Meters more or less. That the VENDOR hereby disposes, alienates, and conveys to the VENDEE the said parcel of land by way of Absolute Sale for and in consideration of the sum of Php.500,000.00, Philippine Currency,has been paid, receipt is hereby acknowledge by the VENDOR. That both parties agree to register the land under Act.No.3344. That the VENDOR hereby undertakes that it’s successors and assigns shall warant and defend the title to the real property subject of this Deed against all claims of any persons or entities.and also guarantees the right of the VENDEE to take possession of property subject to this agreement upon the full payment of the total consideration and will defend the latter against all judicial or administrative actions for eviction. This agreement shall be valid and binding not only on the Parties herein but also on their heirs,agents, representative, successors and assigns. Executed under the Notarial Registry of Atty.TIBURCIO M.PALASAN JR., per Doc.No.121; Page No.25; Book No.104; Series of 2019.

That the late FELIPE RAMOS ABELLANOSA who died on June 10, 2004 at Cagayan de Oro City; DORCAS PACANA ABELLANOSA who died on February 4, 2009 at Cagayan de Oro City; HELENE FE ABELLANOSA ENCONG who died on July 3, 2013 at Cagayan de Oro City, that the deceased left Five (5) parcels of land and One (1) residential house with Parcel 1- Tax Declaration No. G-029821 situated at Baloy, Tablon, Cagayan de Oro City, containing an area of 400 square meters, Parcel 2- Tax Declaration No. 23-0008-00312 situated at Pagawan, Manticao, Misamis Oriental, containing an area of 6,958 square meters, Parcel 3- Tax Declaration No. 23-0002-00200 situated at Argayoso, Manticao, Misamis Oriental, containing an area of 2.31 hectares, Parcel 4- Tax Declaration No. 23-0001-01825 situated at Poblacion, Manticao, Misamis Oriental, containing an area of 921 square meters, Parcel 5- Tax Declaration No. 23-0001-01220 sitauted at Poblacion, Manticao, Misamis Oriental,containing an area of 113 square meters, Residential House: Tax Declaration No. G-029822 situated at Baloy, Tablon, Cagayan de Oro City, and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS, filed by the heirs of FELIPE RAMOS ABELLANOSA, DORCAS PACANA ABELLANOSA, HELENE FE ABELLANOSA ENCONG, in favor of HEIDI ROSE A. BUTANTAN, HANNAH MARIE A. EDUAVA AND HEIRS OF HELENE FE A. ENCONG (PARCEL 1), HANNAH MARIE A. EDUAVA AND HEIRS OF HELENE FE A. ENCONG (PARCEL 2), HILDA JANE A. SABANG, HEIDI ROSE A. BUTANTAN, HANNAH MARIE A. EDUAVA, AND HEIRS OF HELEN FE A. ENCONG (PARCEL 3), HILDA JANE A. SABANG (PARCEL IV AND V), HEIDI ROSE A. BUTANTAN, HANNAH MARIE A. EDUAVA AND HEIRS OF HELENE FE A. ENCONG (RESIDENTIAL BUILDING), per DOC #79; PAGE #16; BOOK #12; Series of 2020 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. AL PONCIANO R. DATU.

This instrument is made and entered into by: 1. ESTRELLITA P. MACOTE, of legal age, widow, Filipino citizen and a resident of Poblacion, San Fernando, Bukidnon, Philippines; 2. MICHELLE M. INSO, of legal age, married, Filipino citizen and a resident of Poblacion, San Fernando, Bukidnon, Philippines; 3. MAT P. MACOTE, of legal age, married, Filipino, citizen and a resident of Mountain Breeze Subdivision, Lumbo, Valencia City, Bukidnon, Philippines; 4. MICHAEL ERIC P. MACOTE, of legal age, married, Filipino citizen and a resident of Poblacion, San Fernando, Bukidnon, Philippines; 5. MAY LUNA JOY MACOTE-ALAGENIO, of legal age, married, Filipino citizen and a resident of Poblacion, San Fernando, Bukidnon, Philippines; NOW AND HEREIN AFTER CALLED AS THE HEIRS-TRANSFEROR. 1. MILDRED P. MACOTE, likewise of legal age, Filipino citizen, single and a resident of Poblacion, San Fernando, Bukidnon, Philippines; 2. JULIETA A. SALVATIERRA, of legal age, married, Filipino citizen and a resident of Poblacion, San Fernando, Bukidnon, Philippines; NOW AND HEREIN AFTER CALLED AS the HEIRS-TRANSFEREE. WITNESSETH That the HEIRS-TRANSFEROR and HEIRS-TRANSFEREE are the surviving SPOUSE and the legitimate children of the deceased LEOPOLDO MACOTE, who died on April 4, 2011 at Poblacion, San Fernando, Bukidnon, and he died intestate and without any obligations nor liabilities whatsoever leaving to the herein heirs a parcel of land, which parcel of land is herein below more particularly described and bounded as follows, to wit: ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE No. 2014000043 “A PARCEL OF LAND, known as Lot 1584, Cad 542-D, located at Halapitan, San Fernando, Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of FOUR HUNDRED FORTY (440) square meters more or less.” That ever since the death of LEOPOLDO MACOTE the herein heirs possessed and enjoyed the above-described real property in common being the co-owners thereof. Is the subject of DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF REAL ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS OF A PARCEL OF LAND, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY.CECILIO CHITO R. TANCINCO, Notary Public per Doc No. 407; Page No. 87; Book No. CCCLXXXVII; Series of 2021.

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KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF REAL ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS OF A PARCEL OF LAND KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLELEMNT OF REAL ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS OF A PARCEL OF LAND KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

This instrument is made and entered into by: 1. ESTRELLITA P. MACOTE, of legal age, widow, Filipino citizen and a resident of Poblacion, San Fernando, Bukidnon, Philippines; 2. JULIETA A. SALVATIERRA, of legal age, married, Filipino citizen and a resident of Poblacion, San Fernando, Bukidnon, Philippines; 3. MAT P. MACOTE, of legal age, married, Filipino citizen and a resident of Mountain Breeze Subdivision, Lumbo, Valencia City, Bukidnon, Philippines; 4. MICHAEL ERIC P. MACOTE, of legal age, married, Filipino citizen and a resident of Poblacion, San Fernando, Bukidnon, Philippines; 5. MILDRED P. MACOTE, likewise of legal age, Filipino citizen, single and a resident of Poblacion, San Fernando, Bukidnon, Philippines. NOW AND HEREIN AFTER CALLED AS THE HEIRS-TRANSFEROR. -and 1. MAY LUNA JOY MACOTE-ALAGENIO, of legal age, married, Filipino citizen and a resident of Poblacion, San Fernando, Bukidnon, Philippines; 2. MICHELLE M. INSO, of legal age, married, Filipino citizen and resident of Poblacion, San Fernando, Bukidnon, Philippines; NOW AND HEREIN AFTER CALLED AS the HEIRS-TRANSFEREE. WITNESSETH That the HEIRS-TRANSFEROR and HEIRS-TRANSFEREE are the surviving SPOUSE and legitimate children of the deceased LEOPOLDO MACOTE, who died on April 4, 2011 at Poblacion, San Fernando, Bukidnon, and he died intestate and without any obligations nor liabilities whatsoever leaving to the herein heirs a parcel of land, which parcel of land is herein below more particularly described and bounded as follows, to wit: ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE No. P-18060 “A PARCEL OF LAND, known as Lot No. 1716, Cad-542-D. Located at Halapitan, San Fernando, Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of SIX HUNDRED FIFTY FOUR (654) square meters, more or less.” That ever since the death of LEOPOLDO MACOTE the herein heirs possessed and enjoyed the above-described real property in common being the co-owners thereof. Is the subject of DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF REAL ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS OF A PARCEL OF LAND, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. CECILIO CHITO R. TANCINCO, Notary Public per Doc No. 409; Page No. 87; Book No. CCCLXXXVII; Series of 2021.

This instrument is made and entered into by: 1. ESTRELLITA P. MACOTE, of legal age, widow, Filipino citizen and a resident of Poblacion, san Fernando, Bukidnon, Philippines; 2. MICHELLE M. INSO, of legal age, married, Filipino citizen and a resident of Poblacion, San Fernando, Bukidnon, Philippines; 3. MAY LUNA JOY MACOTE-ALAGENIO, of legal age, married, Filipino citizen, and a resident of Poblacion, San Fernando, Bukidnon, Philippines; 4. MAT P. MACOTE, of legal age, married, Filipino citizen, and a resident of Mountain Breeze Subdivision, Lumbo, Valencia City, Bukidnon, Philippines; 5. MICHAEL ERIC P. MACOTE, of legal age, married, Filipino citizen and a resident of Poblacion, San Fernando, Bukidnon, Philippines; NOW AND HEREIN AFTER CALLED AS THE HEIRS-TRANSFEROR. -and 1. MILDRED P. MACOTE, likewise of legal age, Filipino citizen, single and a resident of Poblacion, San Fernando, Bukidnon, Philippines. 2. JULIETA A. SALVATIERRA, of legal age, married, Filipino citizen and a resident of Poblacion, San Fernando, Bukidnon, Philippines. NOW AMD HEREIN AFTER CALLED AS the HEIRS-TRANSFEREE. WITNESSETH That the HEIRS-TRANSFEROR and HEIRS-TRANSFEREE are the surviving SPOUSE and legitimate children of the deceased LEOPOLDO MACOTE, who died on April 4, 2011 at Poblacion, San Fernando, Bukidnon and he died intestate and without any obligations nor liabilities whatsoever leaving to the herein heirs a parcel of land, which parcel of land is herein below more particularly described and bounded as follows, to wit: ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE No. P-18624 “A PARCEL OF LAND, Lot 5137, Cad. 542-D, (Sgs-10-000531-D), located at Halapitan, San Fernando, Bukidnon, Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of THIRTY FOUR THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SEVENTY EIGHT (34,778) SQUARE METERS, more or less.” That ever since the death of LEOPOLDO MACOTE the herein heirs possessed and enjoyed the above-described real property in common being the co-owners thereof. Is the subject of DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF REAL ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS OF A PARCEL OF LAND, Under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. CECILIO CHITO R. TANCINCO, Notary Public per Doc No. 408; Page No. 87; Book No. CCCLXXXVII; Series of 2021.

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DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION WITH SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: We, Heirs of the late FILEMON B. LIBERTAD namely: FREDISCO B. LIBERTAD, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Kalasungay, Malaybalay City; FE ESPERANZA L. MELISTON, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of the same address; FLASH M. LIBERTAD, of legal age, married and a resident of the same address; JAQUELINE DAWONLAY, rep. by REGIE DAWONLAY, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of the same address; DIOSCORA D. LIBERTAD, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident Kiara, Don Carlos, Bukidnon; FERDINAND LIBERTAD, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident Kalasungay, Malaybalay City; EULYN L. DOLIENTE, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Mailag, Valencia City; IRENE L. MAGTRAYO, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Kalasungay, Malaybalay City; FILEO LIBERTAD, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Kalasungay, Malaybalay City; FRAMIE LIBERTAD, rep by. DEXTER LIBERTAD, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Kalasungay, Malaybalay City; WITNESSETH That the late FILEMON B. LIBERTAD, died on May 21, 2007 at Kalasungay, Malaybalay City. Leaving without any Will nor unsettled debts of any third person or the government and survived by their legitimate children the herein heirs; That during his lifetime, she acquired a parcel of land covered by OCT No. EO-1203, consisting an area of FORTY SIX THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FIFTY FOUR (46,354) square meters located at Kalasungay. “A PARCEL OF LAND (LOT 3375; Pls-800, Malaybalay Public Land Subdivision, being a portion of Lot 202, Pls-800, Malaybalay Public Land Subdivision), situated in the barrio of Kalasungay, Municipality of Malaybalay, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of FORTY SIX THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FIFTY FOUR (46,354) Square meters, more or less.” Is the subject of DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION WITH SALE, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. ISIDRO L. CARACOL, Notary Public per Doc No. 58; Page No. 12; Bool No. XXIX; Series of 2021. MDN: Feb. 2, 9 & 16, 2021

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many temptations around and sin itself. And with this condition, we should just try our best to deal with them. Thus, we can neither downplay our responsibility to live the Christian life. What Christ showed us are ideals that we should try our best to pursue and live by. But let’s never think that we can live those Christian ideals perfectly. We can always try and try, and that is what actually is being expected of us—that we just try and try. The perfection of our Christian life is first of all a supernatural thing. It can never be achieved mainly on

our own effort and powers. Let’s remember what St. Paul said in this regard: “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion.” (Phil 1,6) Thus, when we try our best to live the Christian life and propose it also to others, we should be realistic in the sense that while we should try to show the true demands of Christian life, we should never forget the reality of our limitations. We should never present the Christian life as if it can be perfect with heavenly bliss while still in this world. We can only make suggestions, encouragements, corrections, etc. It will always be a work in progress. To present it as something that

Blended learning amid COVID-19 pandemic By EDITHA D. HALANDUMON, Master Teacher I Doña Consuelo Elementary School Division of Ozamiz City

THERE are indeed lots of benefits for blended learning. For one thing, blended learning is more effective than pure classroom or online instructions. That’s because students can work on their own with new concepts which frees teachers up to circulate and support individual students who may need extra attention. Teachers can streamline their instruction to help all students reach their full potential. So basically, students who have higher IQ need only minimal supervision while students who have a hard time catching up must be given extra attention by the teacher. This incorporation is a major contributor to student satisfaction and success. By incorporating

information technology into class projects, communication between lecturers and students has improved and students are able to better evaluate their understanding of the subject matter. Blended learning also has the potential to reduce educational expenses. Consider this – putting classrooms in the online space replaces pricey textbooks with electronic devices that students of ten br ing themselves to class. Ebooks can be easily accessed digitally after all. Blended learning allows for personalized education, replacing the model where a teacher stands in front of the classroom and everyone is expected to stay at the same pace.

can be totally finished here on earth is to make an illusion. Christ will perfect it for and with us. But we should not underestimate the importance of the all-out effort we have to give to live Christian life. We have to continually struggle. We have to see to it that what God has given us all we need to be fruitful, never saying enough to that effort. We can never think that just because Christian life in the end can only be achieved supernaturally, and that God is always merciful, we can take it easy. We have to continually fight and struggle. There is indeed a great need to have the proper understanding of Christian life, freed of the extremes of romanticism and minimalism.

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her community, animating the interest of many young Blaan in their remarkable cultural heritage.” According to the NCCA, the award is conferred on those who possess a mastery of tools and materials needed for the traditional,

folk art and be a maker of works of extraordinary technical quality; have consistently produced works of superior quality over significant period; have engaged in a traditional and folk art which has been in existence and documented for at least 50 years; command respect and inspire admiration of the country with his character and integrity; and must have transferred and/or willing to transfer to other members of the community the skills in the traditional and folk arts for which the community has become nationally known. “A candidate who, due to age or infirmity, has left him/her/them incapable of teaching further his/ her/their craft, may still be recognized provided that he/she/they must possess the qualifications as enumerated above,” the NCCA said. (Bong S. Sarmiento / MindaNews)

through the 39th IB will conduct Community Support Program (CSP) and Peace Building Seminars, among others. The MSAC is expected to initiate steps towards building their respective organizations as Knowledge Centric Organization and to contribute relevant local governance knowledge products to the center. Magtulis underscored the involvement of various stakeholders, saying “the effective operationalization of the Davao del Sur PLGRC requires the active involvement, support and partnership among NGE’s, LGU’s, NGO’s CSO’s, resource institution in the various local governance stakeholders.” The other members of the MSAC are: DSPPO; Bureau of Fire Protection;

Technical Education and Skills Development Authority; Department of Trade and Industry – Davao del Sur; Philippine Information Agency – Davao del Sur; Department of Education – Davao del Sur; Cor Jesu College, Inc.; MBLRC; and DavSur Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The TPP, which was launched in October 2020, recently opened the way for 21 former rebels to acquire new knowledge and skills from a three-month livelihood training held at the MBRLC in Bansalan town. The FRs received their certificates of graduation in the commencement rites on January 27, 2021 at the Davao del Sur Coliseum in Digos City, where the “Katuparan Center” MOA signing was also held. (PIAXI/Carina L. Cayon)

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of the center and contribute in the development of good practices in the local governance and its replication. The 10th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army

Blending old and new normal ROSEMARIE V. SALISE TEACHER III SACRED HEART VILLAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Several remote teaching models arose amid the pandemic, and nine months after the initial shift online, it has become clear that not all methods are equally engaging. Many institutions defaulted to fully synchronous instruction during the emergency remote teaching phase, in which faculty move their lectures online through videoconference

tools. This model can lead to burnout for both students and instructors, and is often associated with consternation surrounding student attention. Many institutions are deploying fully asynchronous teaching, and some are supplementing their degree offerings with ready-made, for-credit courses on online learning platforms. Profes-

E-education reduces inequalities By JANICE A. PACLAR Alae Central Elementary School

E - e du c at i on , i f we l l utilised, can reduce inequalities in educational outcomes. It pointed out that the percentage of enrolled children from government and private schools owning a smartphone increased from 36.5% in 2018 to 61.8% in 2020. Online schooling, which has taken off in a big way during the COVID-19 pandemic, can help reduce inequalities in educational outcomes if it is well-utilised. If utilised well, the resultant reduction in the digital divide between rural and urban, gender, age and income groups is likely to reduce inequalities in educational outcomes. Education, as we know it today, is fast losing its zest and much of its relevance. School education, and education in general, stands at a crossroads where fundamental

changes have to be made for it to become stimulating and relevant for the young, curious and enquiring minds. These changes cannot be cosmetic. They have to be as decisive and monumental as the shift from the Theory of Creation to the Theory of Evolution, from Newtonian to Einsteinian physics or from slavery to emancipation. The intellectual challenges and opportunities facing young minds of today demand that this change be made soon. Otherwise, the gulf between a somewhat archaic school education, on the one hand, and the modern challenges and opportunities of the modern world, on the other, between what children learn in schools and what they really need to learn, will continue to widen.

sors can curate courses to fill curriculum gaps and ensure new content is aligned with their department’s goals. This supplemental option is student-friendly because it is flexible and self-paced, and it allows them to easily explore new interests outside their major. Blended learning, parts asynchronous and synchronous, has also emerged as a popular path for universities. In this “flipped

classroom” model, students gain knowledge and skills from online courses, either ready-made or privately authored by their instructors. The course acts as a textbook, only it’s chunked into bite-sized segments and reflects the modern digital experience young people expect. Students then come together with instructors in a virtual classroom to discuss ideas and apply skills with hands-on projects and assessments.

Learning reading at home with a visually impaired child By SHELOU P. SUMILE

STUDENTS who are blind or visually impaired will typically need adaptations to access printed information throughout the school year. Literacy and reading skills are foundational skills that will allow the student to access all areas of the curriculum. It is the role of the teacher of students with visual impairments to determine the students’ primary reading mode. Although the student must develop strong auditory skills, it is essential for the student to learn to read print and/ or Braille. Students with low vision will typically use printed materials. Some students may be able to read print without any adaptations but the majority of students with low

vision will require large print or magnification devices to comfortably read print for short and sustained reading activities. For students who need large print, magnification devices must be considered as they allow a student to access all printed information so they are not dependent on what has been enlarged for them. Many students with low vision will read at a slower speed than their sighted peers and have less stamina for reading longer passages. Although teachers may be inclined to reduce the amount of reading and have the student read for shorter periods, this strategy does not help develop greater speed and stamina.

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such as tree planting, coastal clean-up drive, donation of trash bins in the barangays, donation of school supplies to students, and many other philanthropic works,” Bago said. Tau Gamma Phi (ΤΓΦ), also known as ‘Triskelions’ Grand Fraternity’, is a fraternity established in the Philippines. Its members call themselves Triskelion. Its aims are to see a Fraternity System devoid of violence in lieu of the rampant violence pervading the university campus at the time of its founding, to avoid elitism if they can, and to earnestly propagate their fraternity’s principles as their way of life without political influence or pressure. Based on these goals, the Triskelions categorized their formal group as a ‘protest fraternity’. The Fraternity encourages its members to strive for spiritual growth and to organize socio-civic activities for the benefit of communities. Tau Gamma Phi is now one of the largest international fraternities, with about 2,500,000 registered members worldwide. Bago, has been very active in advocating for the passage and eventual implementation of local ordinances in his hometown.

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Mitaran noted that the Lingap office caters to an average of 300 clients per day, making the facility “more conducive to our clients as compared to our old processing area.” (PNA)

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by managing the affairs of traffic in their area of jurisdiction. So kanang limitado nimo nga personnel mag-tap na lang ta’g mga volunteers kay daghan kaayo mga organizations nga gusto mag volunteer, why not do that,?” Nacaya suggested. This undertaking will not only fill in the lack of human resources of RTA but may also form part of the long term plan of the organization, Nacaya said. (SP/JAOclarit)

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formation. These include remote plant operations, convergence of information and operational technologies, next-generation energy trading capabilities, and advanced metering infrastructure, among others. Food For its DSAI implementation, the Food Group built a tool called Analytics Central - a one-stop portal that not only addresses ease of access to data-driven solutions, but also data security by using a double-layer solution. Current applications available in the tool are Pilmico’s retail meat shop “The Good Meat,” the Food

Group Covid-19 Health Pass, Feeds and Farm Division’s operational dashboards, and budget presentation for management meetings. Infrastructure Meantime, Aboitiz cement manufacturing unit Republic Cement & Building Materials, Inc. (Republic Cement), sees the value of DSAI in operations planning and optimization of production costs. The precision that data science offers will not only provide Republic Cement with data-driven insights but also allows it to remain steadfast in delivering consistent and high-quality products for the Philippine market. Republic Cement teamed up with UnionBank’s Data Solutions Team to create a tool that predicts cement quality based on historical chemical concentration combinations. It helps operators and quality managers optimize concentrations of raw materials and efficiently save time, resulting in better resource management and increased operational efficiency. Land Real estate unit AboitizLand is jumpstarting its journey into DSAI as it prioritizes providing better services to its customers. The launch of its contactless homebuying campaign at the onset of the pandemic marked its successful pivot into the digital sphere. The company recently teamed up with UnionBank for an improved customer profiling system and a predictive model that will detect construction delays. Also in the pipeline is the update of its Sales and Vecino Portal for a smoother end-to-end home-buying process making it easier for buyers to reserve units, track payments made, monitor construction milestones and easily apply for a housing loan.

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and an officer needs to be aware that even personal opinions will reflect on the organization,” she said. Rucat also said info officers have managerial roles in information campaigns, especially in orchestrating and monitoring information dissemination drives of an organization. Prov inci a l G over nment of Misamis Occidental (PGMO) Officer and MOLIO President Moriele Canete said, “May we stay true and faithful to our

Mon-Tue, February 1-2, 2021 service to the people of our province and never forget the importance of our roles in this time of uncertainties. May this day establish a stronger connection between all the PIOs of the province of Misamis Occidental in the name of public service.” The Misamis Occidental League of Information Officers (MOLIO) also elected their new set of officers and the elected officers include President Moriele Canete from PGMO; Vice-President Carmelito Heray from LGU Clarin; Secretary Arlene Via from DepEd Ozamiz; Treasurer Lorellie Yee from PSWDO; Auditor Julibert Castillon from LGU Aloran; Board of Directors for the 1st district is Lucille J. Marapao from LGU Panaon; 2nd district Myra E. Guigue from LGU Tudela; and from national agencies: Mariano Trompeta from PDRRMO and Daisy Tapitan from Philhealth. Amid the pandemic, for the first time, the Misamis Occidental Information Officer was done online, January 28. It was participated in by more than 30 information officers and local and national government offices in the province. (SMRN/PIA Misamis Occidental)

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Pampanga. This program provided water for waterless communities and sanitation facilities to promote proper hygiene and eliminate open defecation. For infrastructure, Holcim’s Bulacan plant supported the road and pavement improvement of host community, Barangay Matictic in Norzagaray so people can more easily access social services. Since 2017, the program has improved three kilometers of roads and pathways benefitting more than 6,000 residents. In 2020, the company’s Davao Plant turned over its second water system project that will provide clean and safe water to communities in the Bunawan District of Davao City. The two facilities now provide close to 500 households sustainable access to water and a future source of livelihood. Meanwhile, the Company’s terminal sites in Calaca, Batangas is nearing completion of an artificial coral reef project developed in consultation with the local government and fisherfolk community. Over the past

two years, the terminal supported the fabrication of 145 concrete artificial corals to invigorate the marine life in the area. Two hundred households will benefit once these artificial corals are deployed in the site to be selected. Finally, more than 260 houses for families displaced by the conflict in Marawi were built in 2020 under Holcim Philippines’ partnership with the United Nations Human Settlement Programme (UN-Habitat) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to support the rebuilding of the city. Close to 45,000 bags of Holcim Excel cement were used to build the structures assisted by the 116 workers who underwent masonry training under the company’s ‘galing Mason program. This is part of the Phase-1 of the project the UN-Habitat in partnership with the Government of Japan, the Task Force Bangon Marawi, and the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development. The next phases are set for this year.

management training for PNP, AFP and BFP personnel (Ayala’s Saludo sa Serbisyo), PinoyWise ITV for OFWs and webinars, in collaboration with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to provide cybersecurity tips. BPI’s Asset Management subsidiary, BPI AMTC, is also into investment basics webinars. Budget Para sa Gadgets The Kiwanis Club of Muntinlupa Rizal (KCMR), headed by President Larry Molera, recently turned over to the Muntinlupa National High School 50 units of Globe Prepaid WIFI kits to help selected students to adapt to DepEd’s Modular Distance Learning Method. The donation was received by MNHS Principal Dr. Antonio Racho in behalf of the grateful parents. This is the third donation to Muntinlupa public schools by KCMR in line with its 1st Priority Signature Project “Budget Para sa Gadgets”.

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Previous school recipients were Tunasan Elementary School with 150 units (thru Principal Jennifer S. Joson) and the Muntinlupa Science High School with 50 units (thru Principal Jinky de la Cruz Santos). “Budget Para sa Gadgets” was launched in coordination with DepEd’s Muntinlupa Division Superintendent, Dr. Dominico C. Idanan, and the City Government of Muntinlupa, headed by Mayor Jaime R. Fresnedi. Note: You may wish to share the foregoing via Facebook, Twitter or Linked-In.

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President Cezar “Bong” Consing, declared: “Banking that combines the best of physical and digital platforms and tools (“phygital” banking) has made it easier for Filipinos to adjust to COVID 19 lockdown restrictions and provided BPI the opportunity to develop more innovations in banking.” “If you can combine both high tech and high touch, I think that will be the answer for the future, at least for Filipinos,” Consing added. More than half of BPI’s customer base, at least four million, have accounts on its website and mobile app, the latter ranked by App Annie among the most actively used apps in the first nine months of 2020 (second only to Globe’s GCash.) In a separate interview, BPI Chief Operating Officer Ramon L. Jocson, disclosed: “We have been actively supporting our business clients by providing them with as much financial support as we can and through knowledge-sharing webinars aimed at enhancing their business acuity and agility.” BPI has stepped up its financial education advocacy through such programs as FinEd Unboxed, financial

Use of technology crucial to success of education By JANICE A. PACLAR Alae Central Elementary School

Education plays a crucial role in the economic development and growth of a country and use of technology was crucial to ensure quality education. In the race of development and advancement, it is most important to work on the education sector of a country and public literacy should be the first line of defense for our national and social security over the next decade. We not only need quality education in our schools but also other aids that will help students to learn beyond books and notebooks. Use of technology is vital to bridge the educational gap and better teaching methodologies will be helpful to

ensure quality education. Ac ademics deb ate how best to test students’ learning at a distance and reduce cheating: remote invigilation or exercises that ask students to apply their knowledge. Imagine a classroom that has a radio station, a TV studio, robotics arena, animation station, and a small stage for performance, where students are so engaged in learning the bell for dismissal is ignored. The result: an inspiring space where students innovate, create and try out new things. Students earn small “techttoos” which are physical representations of the new technology skill they have mastered.

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Data Science, AI to accelerate Aboitiz businesses’ growth

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HE Aboitiz Group is fully embracing the use of digital technology, pushing for further innovation, a change in the way that it operates its various businesses through the use of data-driven solutions and Artificial Intelligence. For a hundred year-old company that has witnessed how technology has progressed from the beginning of the 20th century to what it is today, Aboitiz has no plans on stopping. “Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) are transformative capabilities that will accelerate the Aboitiz Group’s productivity, drive business value, and open up new revenue streams,” Aboitiz Group president and CEO Sabin M. Aboitiz said. A strong advocate of innovation, Aboitiz believes

that DSAI will become a permanent aspect of the business landscape of each of the conglomerate’s strategic business units (BU), to develop and support its business models and decision-making capabilities. Aboitiz also recognizes the potential of the data science workforce as it reorganized its DSAI talents across the group. “This new structure helps create a better alignment of standards, processes, and policies, within the Group and, at the same time, moves us closer to our DSAI ambitions by nurturing our Aboitiz talent through experience and exposure in our different businesses,” Aboitiz shared. The company formed working groups on Data Governance, Data Science, and Innovation, which will serve as avenues for align-

ment, consultation, and discussions to maximize and optimize the reuse of DSAI solutions, knowledge, and source sharing among SBUs. At its helm is global data science expert Dr. David R. Hardoon, UnionBank Senior Advisor for Data and AI and Aboitiz Group Data Committee Chairman. “DSAI is a core differentiator enabling organisations to flourish digitally. Our focus within the Group is to innovate and systematically operationalise DSAI benefits for all BUs in areas such as customer engagement, operations and in materialising ESG (Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance) goals, ” Dr. Hardoon said. DSAI across business units Banking and Financial Services Aboitiz banking sub-

Distribution unit Davao Light manages its first digital substation. The streamlined operations & technical assessment through the digital substation allow for greater reliability of power.

sidiary Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) pioneered in leveraging DSAI in banking solutions as part of its digital transformation. The bank saw a surge in digital banking transactions over the years due to evolving consumer behavior. And with the lockdowns brought about by the pandemic, consumers were forced to embrace digital banking. In 2019, UnionBank encouraged aspiring data scientists to elevate the profession with the launch of its own Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Institute, which is aimed at producing and nurturing

big data professionals to help usher innovations at the bank. To date, more than 65 future data scientists are part of a learning program that covers data processing, programming visualization, analysis and mining, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. PETNET, a financial services unit under UnionBank, has one goal in mind: ensure that team members are data-driven and analytically capable in running the business. Hence, the company formed a Data Analytics team which will help in reading trends and drawing insights to make

data-driven and informed decisions to provide better customer service. Power For the Aboitiz Group’s energy arm, Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower), DSAI will play an integral role in driving the company’s 10-year growth strategy. This is to address the energy trilemma of the availability, cost-efficiency, and sustainability of the country’s energy supply. DSAI will be a key component of AboitizPower’s 1AP Digital Strategy, called DigitaLeap, which aims to implement several initiatives as part of its digital transSee ABOITIZ, page 11

Bago graces Tau Gamma Phi leadership symposium in Opol By MARK FRANCISCO

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OPOL, Misamis Oriental Councilor Jay Bago was chosen as the keynote speaker in the leadership symposium of the Tau Gamma Phi (Opol chapter) that was held Sunday, January 31 at Seven Seas Waterpark and Resort. Bago was chosen as the speaker due to his credentials as a lawyer. In his speech, Bago spoke first about divine law, then about the Constitution, then about national laws, then about laws on corporations where Tau Gamma Phi belongs as a non-profit civic organization. Bago also took the opportunity to thank Tau Gamma Phi (Opol chapter) for their

Opol, Misamis Oriental Councilor Jay Bago speaks during a gathering of the Opol chapter of Tau Gamma Phi Sunday (January 31, 2021) at Seven Seas Waterpark and Resort. PHOTO BY MARK FRANCISCO

continuing civic outreaches in the communities of Opol where his constituency belongs. “They were the ones who

volunteered to assist in the covid response of the barangays. On a regular basis, they also have other activities See GRACES, page 11