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By MARK FRANCISCO Correspondent

LL 121 rural electric cooperatives in the Philippines have bonded together and fielded four party-lists in the May 13 midterm election to counter the alleged looming threat from the Department of Energy (DOE) to disband them and privatize electrification in the provinces.

In a press conference on Monday, Northern Mindanao Rural Electric Cooperatives Association president Adrian Ebcas said that rural electric cooperatives nationwide need to defend themselves from DOE actions that are starting to hound them. Ebcas is the first nominee of Ako Padayon Pilipino, one of four partylists of the rural electric cooperatives sector. Its coverage extends from Northern Mindanao to Caraga in the east and Zamboanga See ACTION, page 11

PH, JICA to sign loan agreement to improve road network in Mindanao By Antonio L. Colina IV MindaNews

Governor Yevgeny Vincente B. Emano (center) signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between police Supt. Isaias Bacurnay (Force Commander, City Mobile Force Company) and police Supt. Ardent Jay Amogod (OIC, MisOr PPO) during the turnover ceremony of the two customized container vans on Monday (February 11) 2019. Witnessing in photo are Board Members President Elipe, Gerardo Sabal, Leonard Winstanley, and police officers from the Force Command. Contributed photo

Japan wants more workers from PH By ANTONIO L. COLINA IV MindaNews

DAVAO City--Japan wants more workers from the Philippines to address the looming shortage in its labor market, Japanese Assistant Press Secretary Natsuko Sakata announced. In an interview on Sunday at the Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao, Sakata announced that the Philippines has been identified as one of the nine priority

countries where the Japanese government plans to source out workers with the opening of its labor market on April 1, 2019 to augment its workforce in at least 14 specialized fields. She said they estimate around 345,000 migrant workers will be needed in Japan over the next five years from China, Nepal, Mongolia, and six countries in the Association of Southeast See JAPAN, page 11

DAVAO City--The Philippine government is set to sign a loan agreement with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for $202.04 million or P10.54 billion to improve the road network in Mindanao after the exchange of notes between Foreign Affairs secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. and Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono on Sunday. Natsuko Sakata, Japan’s assistant press

secretary, told reporters on Sunday that the signing of the loan agreement was supposed to happen alongside the signing of the exchange of letters but it did not materialize due to some procedures. She said no schedule has been set for the signing of the agreement for the “Road Network Development Project in Conflict-Affected Areas in Mindanao” but added it will happen soon. Rehabilitating the road system is expected to revitalize the economy of See IMPROVE, page 11

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Japan wants more workers from the Philippines to address the looming shortage in its labor market, Japanese Assistant Press Secretary Natsuko Sakata announced. MindaNews Photo by Antonio L. Colina IV

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BSP sets risk-based, regulatory safety nets to financial technology AS financial technology (fintech) platforms proliferate, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has launched a number of initiatives aimed at establishing adequate safeguards to manage the potential risks brought by these new technologies while providing enough room for companies to develop and implement their innovations. Speaking in the public symposium organized by state think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) on “Rethinking Regulations in the Era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution”, a BSP official maintained the central bank exercises proportionality in the practice of supervision. “We have to be very flexible in understanding how a product operates. Regulations must be commensurate to the risks posed by the product or entity,” Lyn Javier, managing director of the BSP’s Policy and Specialized Supervision Sub-Sector, said. Fintech, or financial in-

novations enabled by digital technology, can help a lot in improving the delivery of financial services and reaching customers currently underserved by traditional financial institutions. However, the BSP maintained that an effective risk management should be in place to ensure a level playing field and consumer protection. “It is a balancing act, so to speak, so that the industry can take full advantage of innovations without compromising consumer protection, security, and financial stability,” Javier explained. Using the “test and learn” approach (also called “regulatory sandbox” approach), the BSP allows fintech companies to introduce their products in a controlled environment. This way, BSP is able to observe them and better understand how they work and how they are able to manage their risks before drafting appropriate regulations. This was the approach used by BSP in 2004 when

the e-money was first introduced through G-Cash and Smart Money. “It was only in 2009 when we issued regulations on e-money, having a better understanding about the product and the risks they pose to the consumers and the industry,” Javier explained. To better regulate fintech services, the BSP has also created the Financial Technology Sub-Sector to oversee digital payments programs and supervise registered financial institutions that offer electronic products and services. It is also looking at using blockchain technology in assessing the cyber risk resilience of financial institutions. The Philippine Fintech Landscape Fi nte ch is g row i ng steadily in the Philippines with payments being the most crowded segment, representing 33 percent of all fintech players in the Philippines. With a population of over 100 million, a mobile

By CHRISTINE CUDIS PNA

In the first place, what really is ROTC? Anywhere in the world, people look up to the military culture for discipline and responsibility. Perhaps the most progressive and developed nations are also the ones that keep their defenses intact. A Business Insider report names the United States, Russia, China, France, and the United Kingdom with the most powerful militaries in the world. These countries have been aggressive in producing more citizen assets -participation among young people is also notable. This suggests that military training aims to educate

the youth and prepare them to be good citizens. Countries with a strong military foundation are less likely to be attacked. The figures Modeled from the US in 1916 during the time the Philippines was under their occupation, military training was introduced to the Philippines. In 2018, US had the most number of armies worldwide, with 2,363,675. A consistent increase is noted since the last five years. Meanwhile, in the country, there are only 59,637 graduates from both basic and advanced training of the ROTC in 2015-2016. In 2017-2018, it reached a

penetration that is expected to hit 71 percent in 2020, and a large portion of population that remains unbanked, the Philippines is a fertile ground for fintech innovations. Latest data from the BSP show that only about three in every 10 Filipino adults have a formal bank account and 99 percent of all transactions as of 2015 were still cash- and paperbased. The application of fintech in the financial industry cuts across different transactions and services such as credit and deposit services,

payments and settlement services, as well as investment management services. As of June 2018, internet banking and electronic money issuers continue to dominate the fintech sector with 46 and 40 banks offering these services, respectively. This was followed by mobile applications with 29 banks, and mobile banking services with 26 banks, facilitating real-time transfer of payment and settlement transactions. According to Javier, the BSP supports responsible fintech innovation, not only

because it provides greater efficiency, but it has the potential to advance BSP's cause for financial inclusion. The BSP also uses fintech internally to improve its processes and supervisory methodologies. For example, it uses an application programming interface (API), a machine-to-machine interface, to analyze and generate statistics and reports for its surveillance and supervisory methodology. Chatbots are also currently used by the bank in responding to consumer complaints and issues.

Why mandatory ROTC is needed again IT has been almost two decades since the government made optional the Reserved Officers Training Corps for college students. And this only explains why most youths have only learned of it from social media or even from hearsays. It is perhaps the reason why some of them do not get full comprehension of why it needs a comeback. With the government seriously and consistently pushing for its revival, and with the military supporting this move, we ask, do we really have to make ROTC mandatory again?

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low of 46,936. The story behind Brig. Gen. Rolando Rodil, commander of the AFP Reserve Command, a graduate of the ROTC himself, confessed to being dismayed when Congress moved to repeal it. “When the ROTC became optional, government sort of abdicated its only opportunity to inculcate the values of patriotism, nationalism, character-building,” he said during the Philippine News Agency’s Pros and Cons episode aired online. Since 2002, college students are instead required to choose among three NSTP components: the ROTC, the Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS), and the Literacy Training Service (LTS). “The other two components failed to really dish that (patriotism, nationalism, character-building) out for the youth,” Rodil said. As everybody knows, it was the death of University of Santo Tomas student Mark Chua that triggered the program’s abolishment. “What really went wrong was the abuse. Probably people thought it as an

instrument of power. Mark Wilson Chua was an advocate of the ROTC, he was exposing the corruption. He was not against and even his father can attest to that," Rodil recalled. Call to expedite reservists act President Rodrigo Duterte has been bugging Congress to expedite the passage of Reservist Employment Rights Act. The need to do so came after a series of threats from terrorist groups showing interest in Philippine territory -- the same group behind the senseless attack in Marawi City in Mindanao. With the additional 524 military reservists rendered during the war in Marawi,

government soldiers succeeded to defeat the terrorists. The president, for his part, also expressed emphasis on putting the kind of men that will lead the program. “The curriculum will only include soldiers of high morale, and has proven their value in the AFP,” AFP Public affairs chief, Col. Edgard Arevalo said in a separate interview. Excited for a bigger number joining the force, Rodil said the ROTC "may not make you into a soldier overnight but it builds the kind of character in you that will one day become the leaders of this nation”. (PNA)

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Measles outbreak due to vaccine hesitancy: DOH THE Department of Health (DOH) on Monday identified vaccine hesitancy of the public as one of the reasons for the recent measles outbreak in some regions of the country. In a statement, DOH defined vaccine hesitancy as the delay in acceptance or refusal of vaccines despite availability of vaccination services. "The causes of measles outbreak involved a number of factors or elements. Loss of public confidence and trust in vaccines in the immunization program brought about by the Dengvaxia controversy has been documented as one of many factors that

contributed to vaccine hesitancy in the country. This refers to mothers who became hesitant to have their children vaccinated with vaccines that were long proven to be effective," the statement read. In October 2018, the World Health Organization conducted a study in selected areas in Metro Manila to identify reasons why parents are not having their children immunized. It showed that fear of vaccines due to Dengvaxia and the lack of time among households as the main reasons for the decline in vaccination rate. The DOH noted that the London School of Hygiene

and Tropical Medicine vaccine confidence project results in 2015 and 2018 showed a big discrepancy in the respondents’ views. The vaccine confidence and the people's belief in its importance have dropped from 93 percent to 32 percent while the number of people believing in the safety and productivity of the vaccines dropped from 82 percent to 21 percent. The DOH Epidemiology Bureau (EB) reported a total of 4,302 measles cases with 70 deaths starting to January 1 to February 9. Ages of cases ranged from one month up to 75 years old. Children from one to four years old make

up 34 percent of the total cases. It is followed by children who are less than nine months with 27 percent rate. The DOH EB said 66 percent of the total cases had no history of vaccination against measles while 79 percent of those who died had no history of vaccination. Regions with high reported cases include the National Capital Region with 1,296 cases and 18 deaths; Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon) with 1,086 cases and 25 deaths; Central Luzon with 481 cases and three deaths; Western Visayas with 212 cases and

RESEARCH group IBON said that the lower inflation figure for January 2019 is welcome, but stressed that prices are still higher compared to last year. Real wages have been stagnant for more than a decade and high prices remain a burden for most Filipino families, said the group. Headline inflation for January 2019 is at 4.4% according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). Price hikes have notably slowed down from 5.1% in December 2018, but inflation is still higher than the 3.4% inflation in January last year. IBON observed that the prices of many basic goods are still higher than a year ago. PSA reports that in the National Capital Region (NCR), for example, the prices of rice, sugar and native garlic are more expensive by as much as Php3.00, Php10.00 and Php20.00 per kilo, respectively; vegetables like cabbage and eggplant

increased by Php10.00 and Php40.00 per kilo; while bangus and beef have also increased by Php40.00 and Php25.00 per kilo. IBON said that high prices continue to pose difficulties for the majority of Filipino families who are low-income earners. The group estimates that at least 6 out of 10 Filipino households struggle below the family living wage (FLW) of Php996 per day or the amount needed by a family of five members to live decently. The group noted that, adjusted for inflation, the reported average daily basic

pay (ADBP) of wage and salary workers of Php364 in January 2018 was only 1.6% higher than the ADBP 17 years ago. Yet wage increases in 2018 were not even able to compensate for high inflation so real incomes remain low and insufficient for decent living, the group underscored. For instance, the Php25 wage hike in the National Capital Region (NCR) was just a 4.9% increase in the minimum wage, to Php537, versus 5.5% inflation in NCR for 2018. High prices and stagnant wages will keep on hounding tens of millions of Filipi-

nos unless the government radically changes its overly market-biased and profitoriented economic policies, IBON said. The government has to accept the necessity of market-bending interventions to support domestic agriculture and industry if it wants to lower the price of locally-produced food and other products. The oil industry has to be regulated responsibly to lessen the effects of high global oil prices. Regressive consumption taxes that make basic goods and services expensive have to be cut, while workers’ wages have to be substantially increased.

High prices, flat real wages remain despite lower inflation, group says

four deaths; and Northern Mindanao with 189 cases and two deaths. The DOH EB added Eastern Visayas, Mimaropa (Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan), Calabarzon, Central Visayas and Bicol Regions are places which have shown increasing trend as to reported cases for this week. The D OH has been conducting vaccination activities against measles such as Outbreak Immunization Responses in several regions. This was followed by a nationwide Supplemental Immunization Activity (SIA) for six to 59 months old which was conducted in

two phases -- in April 2018 in the NCR and Mindanao; and in September 2018 in other parts of Luzon and Visayas. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said the SIA campaign achieved coverage of 69 percent during Phase 1 of implementation and 29 percent in Phase 2 despite DOH's efforts. “I appeal to the public to rebuild your trust and confidence in vaccines that were long proven to be effective, and I am quite sure that all of us sometime in our lives have been recipients of these vaccines which had protected us from various diseases,” he said. (PNA)

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Biggest political circus starts SENATORIAL and partylist candidates can now ask voters to vote for them with the start of the campaign period for the senatorial and partylist races yesterday. Equally, the voters can now ask others not to vote for any candidate they detest for various reasons thus not deserving the people’s vote. This is what the election process is all about. Candidates are vetted as to their competence to seek the people’s mandate for the post they are aspiring to covet in the name of public service. During this period candidates will do their best to prove to all and sundry that they deserve more the people’s vote than the other candidates. For that reason, the campaign becomes a mess with

the vetting of the candidates focused on who among them is the lesser evil instead of who among them is best qualified. This accounts why almost always we end up electing evil since we look for who among the candidates is the lesser evil. This is the area of our political life that makes our electoral process a mere circus with the candidates and their supporters doing their best to talk, behave and act like circus clowns. This they do to get the attention of the voters hoping they get to remember them when they go to the polling place to cast their vote. Over the years, the country’s electoral process had been transformed into a circus with the candidates as the featured clowns. This

was how our electoral process had its clowning glory. The forthcoming midterm elections is no exception. Because what made candidates tick with the voters is primarily anchored on their ability to make clowns of themselves, the speeches their lips spew have no substance but trash. Election of candidates is no longer based on the soundness of the platform of government the candidate proposes but on their ability to ensure that their names get recalled on Election Day. Thus I find it truly odd for senatorial candidates Imee Marcos and Cynthia Villar to be mouthing a platform aimed at improving Philippine agriculture without them stating with clarity agriculture’s role in

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the entire equation of the country’s economy. But this is not something that is startling because both never had the chance in their lifetime to become farmers actually tilling the land. Instead of proposing a program that addresses the problems faced by the players in the agriculture sector, the farmers, what they are doing is to propose their own solution to a problem they have no clear understanding of. Understanding the current state of Philippine agriculture is to understand See STARTS, page 8

Have my say

Facebook in Germany

I WAS glad and satisfied learning just an hour ago, that Germany's antitrust watchdog restricts Facebook's data collection via other sites. Facebook faces restrictions in Germany on its collection of data from other sites that it owns like WhatsApp. The social media giant intends to appeal, claiming the watchdog underestimated the competition it faced. Sure, I didn't expect another reaction. But, is the social media giant abusing its market? Fact is: the company will only be able to use data from various non-Facebook programs and apps that it owns, such as WhatsApp and Instagram, with explicit user consent. Currently, Facebook bundles together much of the information it

gleans from users across its various platforms. Allow me quoting Mr. Andreas Mundt, president of the antitrust watchdog in Germany, who said yesterday (Thursday, February 8, 2019), "In future, Facebook will no longer be allowed to force its users to agree to the practically unrestricted collection and assigning of non-Facebook data to their Facebook accounts". Of course, the ruling, which came after a one-year investigation, does not yet have legal force and Facebook has a month to appeal the ruling, which it says it intends to do. "The Federal Cartel Office underestimates the fierce competition we face in Germany, misinterprets our compliance with the GDPR, and threatens the mecha-

nism European law provides for ensuring consistent data protection standards across the EU," Facebook said. Well, while living in the Philippines, I am with Facebook since ten years now. Several friends of mine deleted already their Facebook accounts because they worried that the tech giants are getting more and more out of control. But, aren't all of us already sitting in a glass house? And here the thing: WhatsApp and Instagram can still collect data from their respective users; however, pooling this information with a user's Facebook data will only be allowed if that user provides their consent. Operating with double standard? Facebook can only collect data from third-party

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websites, such as interfaces that have a "like" or "share" button, with the user's permission. If consent is not given, Facebook can only collect the data to a very limited extent. The cartel office said that the extent to which Facebook collects data without the consent of a user is "abusive." It said Facebook could face fines of up to 10 percent of its annual global revenue, which grew by 37 percent to $55.8 billion (€49.2 billion) in 2018, if it fails to comply. Wow. The antitrust watchdog See GERMANY, page 9

Kakampi Mo Ang Batas

Is there a campaign to destroy PAO Chief Acosta?

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… Your rulers are rebels, partners with thieves; they all love bribes and chase after gifts…” (Isaiah 1:23, the Holy Bible). -oooIS THERE IS A CAMPAIGN TO DESTROY PAO CHIEF ACOSTA? It looks certainly like there is an aggressive campaign to destroy Atty. Persida Rueda Acosta, the head of the Public Attorneys’ Office (PAO) of the Department of Justice (DOJ), on the issue of the reported measles outbreak in the country today, where she is being inordinately blamed for the current rise in the number of measles cases in the four corners of the archipelago. Clearly, Acosta is cur-

rently being cr ucif ied through a severe propaganda campaign intended to malign her after her furious criticisms that linked the deaths of several young school children recently to their Dengvaxia vaccination. Many are of the thought that she is being destroyed by those who got adversely affected by her disclosures on the Dengvaxia scare through the media, as a form of retaliation. Maybe our readers will ask me why I said this. Well, just take a look at the news articles published by online news networks (or social media sites that are publishing news stories) in the afternoon of Monday, February 11, 2019. You can clearly read news articles

trying to portray that there some kind of a measles outbreak has erupted, with about 4,300 cases of measles and with 70 people believed to have died of the disease. -oooACOSTA, TARGET OF VILE PROPAGANDA: The evident aim of the published news articles on Monday, February 11, 2019 saying that there are now thousands of measles cases in the country is to make it appear that measles cases increased in 2019, because of fear of vaccination arising from the hysteria created by PAO Chief Atty. Persida Rueda Acosta’s disclosures about the Dengvaxia vaccine. These news articles and other earlier reports, I believe, are clearly some

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vile propaganda designed against Acosta. The fact is that, as if on cue or like a planned scene in a discredited movie script, a senator who is being held responsible for the reported P10 billion medical fund mess in the agency that she once a part of is now asking Acosta to resign, allegedly because she is to blame in the rise in measles cases. Luckily, President Duterte and Davao City Mayor Sarah Duterte Carpio continue to trust Acosta, so the senator’s call had not produced any effect whatsoever. See DESTROY, page 9

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SHARP Philippines inks contract with Red Sports for “Fun Run for every Juan” SHARP Philippines Corporation (SPC) recently signed a contract with RED Sports for their first-ever Fun Run For Every Juan 2019. This is a family-oriented event, which aims to promote family and friendship through a fun-filled, festive environment. Expect thousands of participants will gather at Filinvest Grounds Alabang, Muntinlupa City on March 17, 2019. The event promotes healthy lifestyle and welcoming relationship among the Filipino people through combination of sports and fair-like atmosphere. In fact, the event will be an annual gathering of Filipino families. SPC President Kazuo Kito and SPC PR and Advertising Manager Ms. Amor Golifardo, RED Sports co-founder Ms. Alexandra Faith Garcia and RED Entertainment Founder Mr. Richie de Quiña were present at the contract signing. Fur-

thermore, the executives from both parties expressed their excitement on this new partnership. Meanwhile, this is part of ‘We Love Philippines’ campaign which empowers its Filipino workforce by entrusting them to offer innovative locally made products for every Filipino household. This is in accordance with the ingenuity and talents of Filipinos through the global brand. What to expect? As part of the event, runners will be able to avail huge discounts in selected Sharp products during the event. Moreover, exciting prizes and giveaways await all participants. Expect also Mind Boggling Discounts thru the planned 1 DAY RED TAG SALE from Sharp. It is expected to be the largest pre-summer fun run event of 2019 as it honors every Filipino family. Definitely a funfilled and unique event for every Filipino.

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PH will always be an agri country: PRRD By LILYBETH ISON PNA

MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte told farmers in Mindanao that the Philippines will always be an agricultural country and therefore his administration will go all out in supporting them. According to Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel “Manny” Piñol, the President made the statement Monday night in Buluan, Maguindanao where the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) distributed land titles to over 7,000 Christian and Moro farmers from the different provinces of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). “I attended the event because the Department of Agriculture (DA) has entered into a formal partnership

with the DAR by providing support services like roads, irrigation, machinery and credit to agrarian reform beneficiaries,” Piñol said. He said the President’s statement “quashed all misgivings on the fate of agriculture under his administration” and “gave me great relief and lifted my sagging spirits after over two years of seeming indifference by our key planners and policy makers of agriculture.” "The Presidential declaration once and for all clears up the fate of agriculture and fisheries under this administration resulting from statements like 'agriculture is not our priority' and the lean towards dependence on importation," he said. In 2018, agriculture and fisheries received a budget equivalent to less than 2 percent of the country's budget.

Piñol said that during a Congressional hearing last year, he was asked by members of the appropriations committee to respond to a statement made by a fellow Cabinet Secretary saying that agriculture is not the priority of the Duterte administration. "I refused to respond to the statement saying that it would not look good for us members of the Cabinet to be engaged in a public debate over a policy which only the President has the right to determine," he said. "Having been born to hardships and poverty where there was never enough of anything, I have learned to be patient and just make do with whatever budget was given to the Department of Agriculture. But I have to admit that I suffered in silence and there were times when

I asked myself whether the hard work and the sacrifices that I and other officials of the Department did were worth anything. Now, it is

Taiwan targets 500,000 Pinoy tourists in 2019 BY JOYCE ANN L. ROCAMORA PNA

MANILA -- Taiwan targets to attract 500,000 Filipino tourists this year, a ranking officer of the Taiwan Tourism Bureau said Tuesday. Abe Chou, director of the Taiwan Tourism Bureau for Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia and Brunei, said more than 400,000 Filipino tourists visited Taiwan in 2018. Since the visa-free policy for Filipinos was implemented, tourists from the country grew by 44.13 percent from 290,784 in 2017 to about 419,105 last year. "We hope that the visa relations can extend and that we reach 500,000 tourists from the Philippines (this year)," Chou told reporters at the sidelines of the Taiwan Tourism Workshop in Clark, Pampanga. He noted that the potential of the Filipino market is "very important" to Taiwan given the two destinations' close distance to each other. "Every Filipino who comes to Taiwan for the first time always goes to Taipei. The Philippines is very near, so we wish they (Filipinos) would visit different cities

Delegates from Taiwan and officials from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Manila attend the Taiwan Tourism Workshop in Clark, Pampanga. (Photo by Joyce Ann L. Rocamora) 3.38 percent from the previous year. reflect the "tireless efforts" of in Taiwan," he added. Chu bared that airlines from both sides to boost their tourism According to TECO Deputy Representative James Chu, Taiwan Taiwan and the Philippines are collaboration. Meanwhile, he vowed to and the Philippines' two-way also opening more routes from tourism has reached "new heights" various cities. On April 1, China "personally urge" the Taiwanese Airlines is slated to open flights government to further extend the in 2018. Taiwan remains among the top from Taichung, a metropolitan visa-free status for Filipinos and to sources of the country’s tourism area in central Taiwan, to Manila. make the official announcement "We now have more direct at the earliest possible time. The industry with 240,842 Taiwanese tourists traveling to the Philippines flights to the southern part of visa-free policy for Filipinos is set in 2018, marking an increase of Taiwan," he said, adding these to expire on July 31 this year. (PNA)

clear. I feel so relieved," he said. The DA chief said there's still over three years left and "there is a lot of things which

we could now do given the clear statement from the President that agriculture is the way to go in this country." (PNA)

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some while and now we are giving you a 10-year visa starting last August. We would like to welcome more Filipinos," he added. Japan is similarly a top source market for the Philippines. Data from the Department of Tourism showed that the Japanese market yielded a total of 631,801 tourists in 2018 alone, reflecting an 8.1 percent growth from the previous 584,180 figures. Manila is targeting to increase visitor arrivals from Japan to 1.37 million in 2022. Promoting Saga Meanwhile, Japan is hyping up the promotion of Saga Prefecture, popular for the trademark Saga beef that rivals the more prominent Kobe Wagyu for its finely marbled meat and sweet, full-bodied flavor when grilled. On Friday night, Saga Governor Yoshinori Yamaguchi visited Manila to promote their tourism products at the "Sights, Sounds, and Tastes of Saga" reception in Makati. "There's a lot of foreigners, including Filipinos, come here (Saga). We are enthusiastic to attract more," Yamaguchi said. Saga is located in the north of Kyushu and is bordered by Fukuouka Prefecture and Nagasaki Prefecture. (PNA)

Japan expands presence, visa ops in Davao MANILA -- Tokyo is expanding its presence and consular operations to Mindanao, with Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono inaugurating the newest Japan Consulate-General in Davao on Sunday, the Japanese Embassy here said. "We newly opened a consulate-general in Davao and its official inauguration is coming this Sunday," Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koji Haneda told reporters on the eve of Kono's official visit to the country. The official opening follows the visit of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to Davao in January 2017, which guided the entry of investment opportunities in the area, particularly in the agriculture sector. However, aside from the investment prospects in region, the envoy said Tokyo seeks to attract more Filipinos to visit Japan as he cited the growing tourist arrival from the Philippines in the past few years. "Last year, half a million Filipinos visited Japan and it expanded six times over the last six years and we'd like to welcome more visitors," Haneda said. "Visa has been relaxed for

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SK Federation Chair asks:

Is the future of your kid worth P5 a month? By MIKE BAÑOS Editor-at-Large

DURING one of the committee hearings on the proposed Payment for Ecosystem Services ordinance, some councilors were arguing against the provision asking all concessionaires of the Cagayan de Oro City Water District (COWD) to add P5 a month to their monthly bills to be used for the rehabilitation and maintenance of the Cagayan de Oro Water Shed. Sagunniang Kabataan Federation Chair John Michael Seno caused a lull in the heated arguments when he asked, “Why don’t we ask ourselves, is the future of my children worth P5 a month to me?” The draft ordinance sponsored by Councilor Ian Mark Nacaya proposes the adoption of a Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) as “an emerging financial tool for environmental conservation” built on research and community collaborations. It proposes a “reward mechanism” through which “buyers” who benefit from the intangible products of the eco-system such as fresh air, water and forests which mitigate disastrous floods, pay “sellers” who protect and provide these ecosystem services. Thus, concessionaires of the Cagayan de Oro City Water District (COWD) would pay P5 a month on top of their current water bill for this purpose, while industrial and commercial users pay an amount commensurate to the volume of water they use for the period, whether sourced from groundwater sources or the COWD. Resorts and white water rafting operators who benefit from using water for their respective businesses would also collect a P5 cash tickets per person. Seno also urged his fellow youth in the City to help in campaigning for this initiative by convincing their parents to support the proposed ordinance. “Five pesos is just a little amount to ensure the sustainability of our resources. This is not just for us, but

Kag. John Michael L. Seno.

also for the future generations”, he added. Besides Nacaya, other councilors who have expressed their support for the PES ordinance are Finance, Budget, and Appropriations Committee chairwoman Edna Dahino; Police, Fire, and Public Safety Committee chairman Romeo Calizo; Health Committee vice-chairman Reuben Daba; Tourism Committee chairman Jay Roa-Pascual; and Environment and Natural Resources Committee chairman Zaldy Ocon. “It’s important for us to see the whole picture. There should be a sample so we can specify [and] clarify where the fund goes. The people should understand their involvement in protecting the environment by paying the ecosystem services. Help us understand where the money will be spent on. Credibility and trust (referring to the PES implementers) are important here,” Dahino stressed. “If we pay for the water supply and distribution, we must also pay for the source.” Seno cited the present water crisis in Metro Cebu which has left it with few viable options such as sourcing water from its neighboring provinces due to saltwater intrusion in its water table brought about by depleted watersheds. Saltwater Intrusion Saltwater intrusion is an irreversible phenomenon which may result to water contamination and other consequences.

Saltwater intrusion in Cagayan de Oro’s coastal barangays was already noted as way back as 2003, according to a 2003 study conducted by Rosalina Palanca Tan and Germelino M. Bautista. "Pulling the Plug on Water Mining: A Groundwater Conservation Strategy from the Philippines." “This is a systematic approach to ensure the sustainability of water supply in the City. Environmental stewardship is not the sole responsibility of the local government but rather of everybody because we all benefit from water sourced from surface and groundwater sources”, Seno said. The payment for ecosystem services (PES) ordinance was introduced by the Cagayan de Oro River Basin Management Council, a multi sectoral body headed by Archbishop Antonio Ledesma. Evan as the Cagayan de Oro Council has been debating the merits and demerits of the proposed ordinance on the PES, four forward-looking local government units (LGUs) in the Visayas and Mindanao have been reaping the benefits of implementing similar measures. San Carlos City Green Fund Among them is San Carlos City in Negros Occidental one of the pioneers of PES implementation with its Ordinance No. 37, Series of 2004 “An Ordinance Regulating the Operations of the City Waterworks of the

City SK Federation Chair Kag. John Michael L. Seno takes the floor during a regular session of the city council.

Kag. John Michael L. Seno with delegates of the Youth Leadership Camp help in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon October last year.

City of San Carlos, Negros Occidental and Creating the Watershed Protection Fund, and for other related purposes” some 14 years ago. Through the so-called Green Fund, the LGU utilizes a non-traditional scheme of financing environmental protection by imposing a fee P0.75 per cubic meter of water used by the residents of San Carlos City as provided by the aforementioned ordinance. The revenues generated

goes to a Trust Fund created specifically to protect and rehabilitate the watershed within the City. The Green Fund Levy was increased from P0.75 to P1.00 per cubic meter in 2008. Through a Memorandum of Understanding with the local water system, the LGU aims to leverage the fund over a period of 15 years with other resource agencies to create a substantial multiplier effect into the coverage area,

Since its establishment in 2005, the San Carlos Watershed Management Project has progressed from an initial area planted of 3.87 hectares (ha.) to 445 has. as of 2012 with another 70 has. projected to be plante2013. Through Nursery Operations conducted by the Nabingkalan Indigenous Seedlings Producers Association (NISPA), another initiative is turning laborers into entrepreneurs, See MONTH, page 11

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“THE LANGUAGE OF CULTURE OR THE CULTURE OF LANGUAGE” By ALMA LACOSTALES CALIBO Senior High School Teacher II Lanao del Norte National Comprehensive High School; Division of Lanao del Norte

CULTURE is the total way of life that people in the society are blessed with. Culture is the characteristics of a particular group of people, defined by everything from language, religion, cuisine, social habits, music and arts. Through culture we are governed by norms and customs, which are the pillars of any society. If these pillars are not properly followed in our society, our culture will resemble a perfume with no smell. It’s a gradual existence of presenting those norms and customs to people who surround us through music, dances, arts, crafts, food, dressing style, languages just to mention a few (unknown from google). The Senior High School of Lanao del Norte National Comprehensive High School highlights various cultures like China, Korea, Africa and our very own Philippines are believed to be the cornerstone of culture and every year, thousands of people from all over the world visit these places to witness the beautiful culture, history and other amazing natural phenomena which they are blessed with and which they cherish, for instance the earth surface features, wild animals, water bodies as well as hospitality of the people in the continent. Also, food, songs, costumes just to mention a few. Just as we are going to witness in this very day. The way, we Filipinos handle our lives and whatever surrounds us; that is actually our culture, and it is through which we are identified. However, there

are many different cultures from other communities and from other parts of the world, which remain to be the part of great adventure and identity to those people who live in those communities. We also recognize and appreciate their cultures. Wherever you are and wherever you live, your culture is of great value since it is the one which made you to be who you are today. Under no circumstance, a brave should not abandon his or her culture because if one abandons his or her culture, I dare to say he or she would abandon him or herself. This first ever event on KoolTouRA 2018 is about commemorating our culture and other cultures beyond our boarders and beyond our continent. It must be well understood that, preserving our culture doesn’t mean to disrespect other peoples’ cultures. Cultures create and develop identities as well as strengthen values, desirable values that we Filipinos are proud of. Rest assured that the activities this year would be enhanced next year for a more appreciation of inclusivity amidst diversity. Today, and now, I highly call all students, teachers, and staffs to try all our level best to love and feel proud of our culture. This is because it is believed that we will not know the importance of things unless they are taken away from us. Through the education that we get here at LNNCHS, we should enable ourselves to reach the millennium goals of fighting and eradicating poverty, diseases and ignorance which are the challenges facing every continent. But also it will

help us to reach the mission and vision of our school of preparing the future leaders of the Philippines and the world at large. Leaders who are responsible, respectful, honest, kind to all the people and our planet earth because if we destroy it, we also destroy ourselves in another way. I believe that, we are not Filipinos because we are only born in the Philippines but because Philippines is born in our hearts. Having said so, I believe that changes can also be brought by us, by working and cooperating with different people, even those who live beyond our shores. Through our talents, ideas and education that we get here at LNNCHS we can change ourselves as well as our society and other societies too. I truly believe that this young and brave generation will one day make a greater change and make the world a better place for every single person. L et me conclude by thanking all of you. Without your personal commitment and enthusiasm. This event would never see the light of day. The cooperation and ideas coming from the proponents of this event are crucial in shaping the future of different cultural landscape. I wish us all a KoolTouRA advocate wherever we are, whoever we will become, whatever the circumstances life may bring us… I remember what Eric, Enock and Hosiana shared about the famous African adage “Jasiri haachi asili,” which means “The brave does not abandon their culture.” God bless Philippines! God bless Lanao del Norte! God bless LNNCHS!

Education is Vital By JUNNIFER G. GUTANG ESHT-II Panalsalan Elem.School Tangub City Division

EDUCATION plays an important role in the country's progress. It helps people to become better and productive citizens. Education can help raise our moral and social standards to help our government in the maintenance of social discipline and of law and order. In our country, Philippine educational system is an organized bureaucracy which provides formal and non-formal education. The three academic levels of formal schooling are the elementary or primary, secondary and tertiary. Through schooling and studying life of people uplift. The purpose of education is prepared our leaners our stars for higher education. Education can produce a generation of individuals who are bet-

ter prepared for any career and can make greater contributions to society. But education does not start at school. It starts at home. It’s a fact that as parents, our responsibility is to teach our youth as early as possible is essential and crucial. Imagine what our country would be like if we were all taught good morals, love, peace and respect. It is essentials when it comes to preparing for futures and our lives. In education it teaches us to learn from experience and confidence and arms us with an insight to look at our lives and learning across all sections of the society. It empowers people, strengthens nations. I believe this is the only way our country will prosper if children are getting a good education. This is the only way things will bring a change for the better to our lives and the better of our society. Having an education is one of the best

things you, as a young person, can do for yourself to make certain you lead a better, more rewarding, fulfilling and prosperous life. An educated person is someone who perceives accurately, thinks clearly, and acts effectively on self-selected goals. Education also is essential in the preparation for leadership because education provides as one of the best way to build the better us. It enlightened societies. It gives basic building blocks needed to succeed in life later on through a career and further education. Education is linked to the development and progress of the nation and the advance of the civilization. Being educated life will now be able to finally follow their dreams by learning and absorbing what they are taught, better thoughts and wide understanding about our chosen area and about the people that surround you.

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the horrors of allowing people like Marcos and Villar to formulate policies they have no competence whatsoever. But why they are doing this? They are doing this apparently because food is a big issue in our country because while ours is basically an agriculture-based economy food on the table is scarce to find thus unaffordable. In fact, bulk of our rice requirement is being imported from neighboring countries such as Thailand, Vietnam and Laos. A sound proposal to

address our agriculture sector’s problems must not be piecemeal but comprehensive. In fact, President Duterte’s way of addressing the problem by ordering all existing State-owned lands to be given out to landless farmers only shows his administration’s lack of understanding about the woes of that sector. A simple act of distributing existing State-owned lands to landless farmers will never address sustainability in the production of food. Rather it’ll just ensure the impoverishment of the farmers. The case of Hacienda Luisita proves this beyond any doubt. After EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF PERLA CULLANTES MANONGAS WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS AND CONVEYANCE

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late IRENE A. MONTUYA, who died on July 7, 2009 at Ontario, California, USA, died without any will; That at the time of the deceased death, there is real property registered under my name and indicated his name IRENE A. MONTUYA as my husband, particullary described as follows: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-183604; A PARCEL OF LAND identified as Lot 5, Block 6, Pcs-10-003488 situated at Westfield Subdivision, Iponan, Cagayan de Oro City, Island of Mindanao; Containing an area of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY SIX (156) SQUARE METERS, more or less; is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE; made executed and entered into by: ETHYL C. MONTUYA, of legal age, Filipino, widow and with residence and postal address at Westfield Subdivision, Iponan, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines; For and in consideration of the total sum of PESOS: ONE MILLION TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS ONLY (PHP 1,200,000.00) Philippine Currency received by the HEIR-SELLER to its satisfaction from the BUYER (exclusive of Documentary Stamp Tax, Transfer Tax, Value Added Tax and other taxes) (The “Selling Price”) the HEIR-SELLER do hereby SELLS, TRANSFERS, CONVEYS, and DELIVERS to the BUYER, its heirs, successors and assigns, the certain parcel of land together with all the improvements found thereon, free from all liens and encumbrances of whatever nature including real estate taxes as of the date of this sale and the BUYER hereby accepts said Subject Property; Under Notary Public of Atty. EDUARDO Q. ALMIRANTE JR. CPA; as per Doc No. 2015; page No. 43; Book No. 111; Series of 2015. MDN: Feb. 13, 20 & 27, 2019

receiving the land given them by the government they ended up selling them. Why? Let Marcos and Villar discover the reason for that so that they’ll come up with sound proposals on how to address the country’s centuries-old agricultural woes. (jelbacon@yahoo. co; jelbaconii@gmail.com)

CAGAYAN DE ORO MAIN BRANCH P & J Lim Bldg., Tiano Brothers Kalambagohan Sts., Tel. # (08822) 727-829 * Telefax # (088) 856-1947 CAMIGUIN BRANCH B. Aranas St., Poblacion, Mambajao, Camiguin Tel. # (088) 387-0491 CORRALES BRANCH Corrales Ave., Cagayan de Oro City DIVISORIA BRANCH Atty. Erasmo B. Damasing Bldg., #61 Don A. Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 857-3631 LAPASAN BRANCH Lapasan Hi-way, Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 231-6739

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late PERLA CULLANTES MANONGAS, who died on December 25, 2018 at Butuan City Doctor’s Hospital, Butuan City, Philippines. Without any will; that the said deceased, at the time of her death, left a certain bank accounts, to wit:

CARMEN BRANCH Vamenta Blvd., Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 231-2011

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE LATE RAMON D. PAMPLONA WITH DEED OF SALE

Are the subject of EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF PERLA CULLANTES MANONGAS WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS AND CONVEYANCE; made and entered by and among: JOSELITO PATOSA MANONGAS, Filipino, of legal age, widower, and a resident of P-3 Poblacion, San Luis, Agusan del Sur, Philippines; SINFROSO SALINAS CULLANTES, Filipino, of legal age, married, and a resident of P-3 Poblacion, San Luis, Agusan del Sur, Philippines; CIRILA SALINAS CULLANTES, Filipino, of legal age, single, and a resident of P-3 Poblacion, San Luis, Agusan del Sur, Philippines; ARNOLDO SALINAS CULLANTES, Filipino, of legal age, married, and a resident of P-3 Poblacion, San Luis, Agusan del Sur, Philippines; GIL SALINAS CULLANTES, Filipino, of legal age, married, and a resident of Duterte St., Pagadian City; PAULO SALINAS CULLANTES, JR., Filipino, of legal age, married, and a resident of Palinta, Cabasalan, Philippines; JULIUS SALINAS CULLANTES, Filipino, of legal age, single, and a resident of P-3 Poblacion, San Luis, Agusan del Sur, Philippines; MARIA GRACIA SALINAS CULLANTES, Filipino, of legal age, single, and a resident of P-3 Poblacion, San Luis, Agusan del Sur, represented herein by her co-heir/co-party, CIRILA SALINAS CULLANTES, by virtue of a Special Power of Attorney dated December 31, 2018, more particularly known as: Doc. No. 258; Page No. 26; Book No. IX; Series of 2018, under the notarial registry of Atty. Zacarias L. Pizarro IV; Under Notary Public of Atty. Zacarias L. Pizarro IV; as per Doc No. 288; Page No. 29; Book Nol. IX; Series of 2018.

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late RAMON D. PAMPLONA, who died on February 3, 2003 at Cagayan de Oro City; that the said deceased at the time of his death, left a parcel of land situated at District of Bugo, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao, which parcel of land as evidenced by TCT No. T-94775 with an area of 367 sq.m. more or less as Lot No. 2, Block 30, of the subdivision plan (LRC) Psd. 131075, being a portion of Lot 1-D-2-F-1, Psd-9223, LRC Rec. No. 1003; are the subject of EXTRA – JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE LATE RAMON D. PAMPLONA WITH DEED OF SALE; made and entered into by and among namely; LEONITA L. PAMPLONA widow, RANDY L. PAMPLONA, MARRY ANN PAMPLONA-CABALZA widow, LARRY L. PAMPLONA widow, JULIUS L. PAMPLONA widow, DANNY L. PAMPLONA widow, all of legal ages, Filipino and all residents of at Bugo, Cagayan de Oro City; That for and in consideration of the sum of THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P300,000.00) Philippine Currency, receipt of which in full is hereby acknowledged, that LEONITA L. PAMPLONA, RANDY L. PAMPLONA, MARY ANN PAMPLONA-CABALZA, LARRY L. PAMPLONA, JULIUS L. PAMPLONA and DANNY L. PAMPLONA, do hereby SELL, TRANSFER, and CONVEY their right, interest and participation over the aforementioned parcel of land unto and in Favor of LAARNI V. BRUÑOLA, of legal age, Filipino, married to BABY BOY Q. BRUÑOLA, Filipino and residing at upper Zone 5, Bugo, Cagayan de Oro City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao; Under Notary Public of Atty. GWEN S. MARCIAL; as per Doc No. 495; Page No. 49; Book No. 09; Series of 2019.

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OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH FOR STUDENTS’ SKILLS TRAINING By Judson M. Pastrano

SAFETY in workplace is a commonly taught competency across all Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) courses from exploratory to specialized. Likewise, a basic knowledge on safety is taught in the intermediate Grades 4-6. This is strengthened in the secondary in which the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) competency integrated in student’s chosen TLE courses from Home Economics, Industrial Arts, Agri-Fishery Arts, and ICT specializations. Learners gain OSH competencies that cover knowledge, skills and attitudes to identify, perform and comply with relevant occupational safety and health policies and procedures. Moreover, students will have the experience and apply OSH during their work immersion in the Senior High School.

This competency on Occupational Safety and Health is integrated in the 21st Century Skills believed to be critically important to success in today's world, and preparing the learners for the future world of work. Among the 21st century skills, students are required to use their observation skills, critical thinking skills, and communications skills in order to follow, practice and evaluate occupational safety and health policies and procedures. OSH is a cross-disciplinary area concerned with protecting the safety, health and welfare of people engaged in work or employment. Knowing OSH is essential to minimize the hazards and risks not only to students, teachers and other people within the training institution but also to others who will be affected. Schools are considered workplaces as training grounds for the students

to learn technical skills. Just like any workplaces, school accidents may have greater impact not only to the reputation of the school but to the future of the learners as well. Implementing safety and health practices are based primarily on Training Regulations and Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Occupational Safety and Health Standards. OSH is integrated in the skills training for high school students in their Technical-Vocational Livelihood (TVL) classes, an avenue to practice OSH to lessen accidents, increased efficiency, quality and productivity. Also, TLE teachers had to remind their students to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and observe good OSH practices. This is a unique OSH advocacy in schools needed for technical-vocational and livelihood training.

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said Facebook dominates the German market for social networks with 23 million daily and 32 million monthly users, a market share of 95 percent. It pointed out that one of its competitors, Google+, plans to discontinue its social network by April 2019. How about the Philippine market? However, in its calculations, the cartel office did not consider Snapchat, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn, or Xing as competitors to Facebook. It said those services "offer only a selection of social networking Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No. XI Davao City

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services." It claimed that even if they were included, Facebook, with Instagram and WhatsApp, would still dominate the market. Anyway, you can still email at doringklaus@ gmail.com or follow me in Facebook, Twitter or Linkedin or visit my www. germanexpatinthephilippines.blogspot.com or www. klausdoringsclassicalmusic. blogspot.com.

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So the question that needs to be answered is this: Is there any truth to reports that the number of measles cases have increased this year, in 2019? And was it Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No. XI Davao City

Petition for Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a AIRCONDITIONED UV EXPRESS service.

JOSELIAH B. BANGKAYLAN, Case No. R11-EV-UV-2019-2-1031 Petitioner. (2014-XI-01031)

MELCHOR B. SAGPANG, Petitioner.

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING Petition is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of an AIRCONDITION UV EXPRESS service on the route: DAVAO CITY- BAGANGA (DAVAO ORIENTAL) AND VICE VERSA with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on January 20, 2020. In the petition filed on February 1, 2019, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of said Certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized.

(Sgd.) Atty. CATTLEYA B. ACAYLAR OIC-Regional Director (Pursuant to Office Order No. 2018-596 dated October 2, 2018)

At least TEN (10) Days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a newspaper of local circulation.

In compliance Section 7 of R.A. No. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that JAPHETE PACTO has filed with this Office PETITION FOR CORRECTION OF CLERICAL ERROR in his Certificate of Live Birth particularly Sex of the Child from “F” to “MALE”. He was born on 4 February 1978 at MAGTING, MAMBAJAO, CAMIGUIN PHILIPPINES and whose parent is TERESITA MACARINE PACTO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 5 MARCH 2019.

Parties opposed to the granting of the petition must filed their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time.

NOTICE is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on February 27, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. at this office at the above address.

This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence. Davao City, Philippines, February 6, 2019 (Sgd.) Atty. CATTLEYA B. ACAYLAR OIC-Regional Director (Pursuant to Office Order No. 2018-596 dated October 2, 2018)

“Fun With Physics at the 28th Annual National Physics Seminar/Workshop Convention” By VICTOR O. RAFOLS

Secondary School Teacher 111 PUNTOD NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Cagayan de Oro City Region X

Can PHYSICS (which is the bane of all high school seniors throughout the archipelago) be FUN? If it is gleaned from the 28th Annual National Physics Seminar – Workshop/Convention, sponsored by the Philippine Physics Society held at Aklan State University, Banaga, Aklan, with the theme: “Physics, Tourism, and Ecology” on April 5-9, 2006; YES! We may discover THE JOYS OF

Publication Notice R.A. 10172

PHYSICS. Awe, wonder, and joy – awaits the students of physics for, when one looks up to the heavens and witnessed, then hears the throb of cosmic order, or studies the structure of atoms and sees the beauty of nature’s laws, or scans the surroundings (both natural and artificial) and delights in the physics concepts lurking everywhere, then one walks into a wonderful adventure of physics. And if one truly loves people, this lifting experience he would want to savor and then share.

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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 EUGENE CENIZA LOSORATA HAS FILED WITH THIS OFFICE A PETITION FOR CORRECTION OF CLERICAL ERROR OF THE CHILD’S SEX FROM “MALE” TO “FEMALE” IN THE CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH OF EUGENE CENIZA LOSORATA, WHO WAS BORN ON 20 APRIL 1993 AT P-1 AMPAYON, BUTUAN CITY, PHILIPPINES AND WHOSE PARENTS ARE AILYN SAMSON CENIZA AND ARTURO LARASAN LOSORATA. ANY PERSON ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY SAID PETITION MAY FILE HIS WRITTEN OPPOSITION WITH THIS OFFICE NOT LATER THAN 20 FEBRUARY 2019. MDN: February 6 & 13, 2019

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Being positive in life amidst the war, killing and chaos happening today BY ABEGAIL M. YOLDAN

ADA VI Department of Education, Devision of Ozamis City IBJT Compound, Carangan, Ozamis City

POSITIVE thinking helps with stress management and can even improve your health. Practice overcoming negative self-talk. Indeed, some studies show that personality traits such as optimism and pessimism can affect many areas of your health and well being. The positive thinking that usually comes with optimism is a key part of effective stress management. And effective stress management is associated with many health benefits. If you tend to be pessimistic, don’t despair. You can learn positive thinking skills. Positive thinking doesn’t mean that you keep your head in the sand and ignore

life’s less pleasant situations. Positive thinking just means that you approach unpleasantness in a more positive and productive way. You think the best is going to happen, not the worst. Positive thinking often starts with self-talk. Selftalk is the endless stream of unspoken thoughts that run through your head. These automatic thoughts can be positive or negative. Some of your self-talk comes from logic and reason. Other self-talk may arise from misconceptions that you create because of lack of information. If the thoughts that run through your head are mostly negative, your outlook on life is more likely pessimistic.

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but the Dengvaxia scandal itself that led to the death of several children who were injected with Dengvaxia in 2014. -oooA N G TA N G I N G DAAN”: ON AIR DISCUSSION ON BENEFITS OF READING THE BIBLE: Please listen and watch the program “Ang Tanging Daan” every day at 5 am, aired over radio stations Bukidnonradyo Powerfm, 100.1 FM, Bukidnon Bisdak Radio, 94.3 FM, and Star Radio Catbalogan 90.1 FM,

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about 4,300 cases this year. Comparing the 17,298 cases of measles in 2018 to the 4,300 in 2019, it is not going to be difficult to realize that the number of measles cases in 2019, when compared to the number of measles cases in 2018, is still far lower. In fine, our countrymen need not worry, even though some people want to make it appear, including the media, that there is an on-going measles outbreak in 2019. Now, in a separate report by the DOH under Health Secretary Francisco Duque based on a DOH research (http://cnnphilippines. com/…/11/doh-measlescases-update.html), we can see that the real reason behind the fear of many parents to have their children vaccinated is not Atty. Persida Rueda Acosta’s attack against Dengvaxia,

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Case No. R11-EV-UV-2019-2-1026 (2012-XI-01026)

Petition is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of an AIRCONDITION UV EXPRESS service on the route: DAVAO CITY- BAGANGA (DAVAO ORIENTAL) AND VICE VERSA with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on January 23, 2020. In the petition filed on February 7, 2019, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of said Certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized. NOTICE is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on February 27, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. at this office at the above address. At least TEN (10) Days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a newspaper of local circulation. Parties opposed to the granting of the petition must filed their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time. This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence. Davao City, Philippines, February 8, 2019

Acosta’s disclosures on the Dengvaxia vaccine that caused such increase, if any? In answering these questions, we have to know, what really are the statistics from World Health Organization (WHO) when it comes to measles? It would be better indeed if we looked at reports from WHO to understand the truth. -oooINCREASE IN MEASLES CASES, DUE TO DENGVAXIA SCANDAL: A report by WHO in 2018 that was officially published by its Philippine office and which can be read at http://cnnphilippines. com/…/measles-outbreakphilippines-wo… indicated that there really is nothing to worry about at this time, because the number of measles cases on 2018 stood at 17,298 cases that year while there are only

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 10172, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that DIANNE STEPHANIE A. MEDIANA has filed with this Office a petition for the change of first name from CRISTENSON DRAY ZENRY to DRAY ZENR in the Certificate of Live Birth of CRISTENSON DRAY ZENRY AKUT MEDIANA who was born on April 12, 2017 in Cagayan de Oro City and whose parents are DIANNE STEPHANIE GOPEZ AKUT and RUDY RAY MARIANO MEDIANA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than February 14, 2019. EVANGELINE C. TAPANGAN City Civil Registrar

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For the City Civil Registrar (SGD.) ALICE THERESA M. GIL Registration Officer IV

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS WITH WAIVER Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late ISIDRA PARAOJOG MARIAL, who died intestate on June 1, 2015 at San Antonio Babak and MACARIO MARIAL, who died intestate on Sept. 4, 2005 at San Antonio Babak respectively; That the deceased left of a parcel of land located at San Antonio, Babak, Davao (Now Island Garden City of Samal) covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-151268 containing an area of FIFTY NINE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY SEVEN (59,457) SQUARE METERS, more or less known as Lot 640, Pls-566-D; are the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS WITH WAIVER; made and executed by and among: HONORIA PARAOJOG CUBILLAS, widow, PRIMO B. PARAOJOG, married to ENRIQUETA AGURA PARAOJOG, PERFECTO B. PARAOJOG, married to ULALIA VALDEZ PARAOJOG; all of legal ages Filipino and all residents of San Antonio, Babak District, Island Garden City of Samal, Philippines; CAROLINA PARAOJOG SUALOG, who died intestate on June 18, 2014 at Aklan Baptist Hospital Caticlan, Malay, Aklan, represented by husband and children, namely; ROMEO SUALOG, widow, ANTHONY P. SUALOG single, JOSEPH P. SUALOG single, ELISA PARAOJOG MULLE married to CATALINO MULLE, all of legal ages Filipino and all residents of San Antonio, Babak District, Island Garden City of Samal, Philippines; TEODORO B. PARAOJOG, who died intestate on April 17, 2018 at Southern Philippine Medical Center, Davao City, represented by spouse: FILOMENA A. PARAOJOG widow, FLORENCIA PARAOJOG MAGAMOMO married to ARMANDO M. MAGAMOMO, ESTER PARAOJOG GOC-ONG married to RANULFO GOCONG, SAMUEL B. PARAOJOG married to ANGELIE PIVAO PARAOJOG, MELANIE PARAOJOG GRANADEROS married to RONIE GRANADEROS, all of legal ages Filipino and all residents of San Antonio, Babak District, Island Garden City of Samal, Philippines; That the above-mentioned parcel of land is our only landholding in the Philippines which do not exceed Five (5) hectares and the same area IS NOT TENANTED nor cultivated by an agricultural lessee; Under Notary Public of ATTY. DANILO A. CULLO; as per Doc No. 16; Page No. 05; Book No. 71; Series of 2018. MDN: Jan. 30, Feb. 6 & 13, 2019

AFFIDAVIT OF ADJUDICATION OF SOLE HEIR WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late of GERONIMO LACKAR SR., who died intestate in Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental Last February 8, 1980; that the deceased left among others a parcel of land, more particularly described as follows: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-106248; “A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 29, Block 19 of the subdivision plan (LRC) Psd-147187 being a portion of Lot 5 (LRC) Psd-11987, L.R.C. Cadastral Record No. 1570), situated in the Barrio of Kauswagan, City of Cagayan de Oro Island; containing an area of THREE HUNDRED THERE (303) square meters more or less.”; is the subject of AFFIDAVIT OF ADJUDICATION OF SOLE HEIR WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE; ERNESTO S. LACKAR JR., of legal age, Filipino Citizen, Married and a resident of Metro Manila, Philippines, after having been duly sworn to in accordance with law do hereby depose and state; That for and in consideration of the sum of ONE MILLION PESOS (P1,000,000.00) Philippine Currency, in hand paid in full and receipt whereof, is hereby acknowledged by me from JOSE REY U. CAMPUED, JEFFREY U. CAMPUED and MA. REBECCA U. CAMPUED, all of legal age, Filipino Citizen, Single/Married and residents of Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, respectively, hereinafter called the BUYERS, hereby SELL, WAIVE, TRANSFER, CONVEY and DELIVER in manner absolute and irrevocable to JOSE REY U. CAMPUED, JEFFREY U. CAMPUED and MA. REBECCA U. CAMPUED, their heirs, successors and assigns, the above described parcel of land, including all improvements found thereon, free from any and all liens and encumbrances whatsoever; Under Notary Public of ATTY. QUINTILIANITO S. BABARIN, JR.; as per Doc No. 61; Page No. 13; Book No. 87; Series of 2019. MDN: Feb. 6, 13 & 20, 2019

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Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late Eduardo Comeros, who died on June 20, 1984 at Cebu City. That died without a will or testament and without any outstanding debts in favor of person or entity. That the deceased left the following real property situated in Dangcagan, Bukidnon and more particularly described as follows; TCT NO. AT-10180 A parcel of land ( Lot 122-C, Psd-1002065 (AR) being a portion of Lot 122, Pls 112, situated in Barangay Lourdes, Dangcagan, Bukidnon containing an area of Thirty Thousand Four Hundred Thirty Two (30,432) square meters more or less. Is subject for EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT of ESTATE of EDUARDO COMEROS. Under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. MARIA LEONITA Q. GO, Notary Public, per Doc. No. 154; Page No.MARIA LEONITA Q. GO, Notary Public, per Doc. No. 154; Page No. 31; Book No. 6; Series of 2014. MDN: Feb. 13, 20 & 27, 2019

48 trafficking victims rescued off Zamboanga By TEOFILO GARCIA, JR AND ELY DUMABOC PNA

ZAMBOANGA CITY -- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) rescued 48 human trafficking victims off this city with the help of law enforcement operatives, a PCG official said Tuesday. Lt. Commander Jimmy Vingno, Zamboanga Coast Guard Station commander, said the victims were rescued aboard a woodenhulled vessel around 9:50

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p.m. Monday in San Mateo Point near Sta. Cruz Island, this city. Vingno said they intercepted the vessel, M/L Moñeza, following an intelligence report that the human trafficking victims were in the vessel after it was given clearance to depart from a private wharf in Barangay Baliwasan. “The victims boarded the

vessel when our personnel left the private wharf after they have inspected and issued clearance to sail,” Vingno explained. He said the vessel was carrying 48 human trafficking victims coming from the different parts of the country and were set to travel to in Sabah, a Malaysian state, which the Philippines has a dormant claim. He said M/L Moñeza was escorted to the local port See VICTIMS, page 11

Republic of the Philippines Province of Camiguin MUNICIPALITY OF CATARMAN -oOoOFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that ARLENE B. TINAYA has filed with this office a petition for change of first name from “NORA”to “ARLENE”in the Certificate of Live Birth of NORA QUITAT BUCAG who was born on March 12, 1975 at Catarman, Camiguin and whose parents are JULIAN BARRETE BUCAG and VIRGENCITA PATRIANA QUITAT. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than February 25, 2019. SGD. LUDIVINA T. LIBAGO Municipal Civil Registrar

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RA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines Province of Camiguin MUNICIPALITY OF CATARMAN -oOoOFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that ALEX A. CABEGUIN has filed with this office a petition for change of first name from “ALEX FAUSTINO”to “ALEX”in the Certificate of Live Birth of ALEX FAUSTINO AMONTOS CABEGUIN who was born on January 23, 1962 at Catarman, Camiguin and whose parents are FAUSTINO BANAAG CABEGUIN and ORCAJO AMONTOS. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than February 25, 2019. SGD. LUDIVINA T. LIBAGO Municipal Civil Registrar

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Peninsula in the west. There are three other rural electric partylist hopefuls in existence – APEC, RECOBODA and Philreca. Ebcas said that they recognize the cultural diversity of the Philippines, thus they geographically divided the partylist fielders according to the respective regions that they belong. Ebcas claimed that they have the support of 12.7 million households nationwide – their total number of subscribers. A partylist needs at least only 300,000 votes to acquire a seat at the Lower House. Ebcas accused Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi of “slowly killing the rural electric sector” first by writing a letter to Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in January recommending for the disenfranchisement of 17 electric cooperatives nationwide which he described as “ailing.” He said that Cusi’s recommendations were without basis since DOE had not conducted a fact-finding on the matter prior to his January 11 letter. After pressure from the rural electric lobby, Cusi backed down and rescinded his letter on January 30. “But the damage has been done. His actions have caused irreparable negative impression to the electric cooperatives. We need to band together now,” Ebcas said.

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Mindanao, contribute to developing a road network that supports the foundation of people’s lives in Mindanao and improve access to public services such as schools and hospitals. “We have to revitalize the economy in those conflictaffected areas. Now is the time for everybody to enjoy the dividends of peace. We have to come back to normal life and to economic activities You need roads and transportation services,” she said. Aside from the road projects, the Japanese government will also support the transition process in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The transition period is three years or until 2022. The road network project is expected to be completed by 2026. The loan has a repayment period of 25 years, inclusive of seven-year grace period. In a briefer published on the website of the Japanese Embassy in the Philippines, the loan will be utilized to finance projects that will “improve logistics, stimulate economic activity, and strengthen access to the region with the construction and refurbishment of roads and bridges” in the provinces of Lanao del Sur,

Maguindanao, and Sultan Kudarat. “The project will construct and improve access roads to arterial roads linking the main cities of Mindanao, thereby contributing to the revitalization of the regional economy, the reduction of poverty and the consolidation of peace in conflict affected areas in Mindanao,” it said. The projects that will be funded using the Japanese loan include the construction and improvement of 101.9 kilometer access roads, including the 19.8km. Marawi Ring Road and 23-km. Marawi TransCentral Road. The infrastructure projects are intended to “foster economic activity, ensure smooth commodity flow, and improve the region’s accessibility.” The Japanese government will also provide a grant for the detailed deisgns for Matanog-BariraAlamada Road and TapianLebak Coastal Road, which are suppored by the Japan International Cooperation Agency. It said Japan has been supporting Mindanao peace and development through the Japan-Bangsamoro Initiatives for Reconstruction and Development (J-BIRD). Since its launch 2006, Japan has provided a total of P13 billion that benefited 824 community infrastructure projects such as schools and clinics and capacitybuilding for 400 people from the Bangsamoro area by bringing them to Japan in the last five years. Peace and development in Mindanao has been identified as one of the priority areas in the Japanese government’s “Country Development Cooperation Policy for the Republic of the Philippines.” (Antonio L. Colina IV / MindaNews)

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Asian Nations (ASEAN) — Vietnam, Philippines, Cambodia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Myanmar. She said social challenges confronting Japan such as the ageing population and having less children joining the labor pool forced their government to open its labor market to migrant workers, specifically care workers; building cleaning management; machine parts and tooling industries; industrial machinery industry; electric, electronics and information industries; construction industry; shipbuilding and ship machinery industry; automobile repair maintenance; aviation industry; agriculture; fishery and aquaculture; manufacture of food and beverages; and food service industry. She said the relevant ministries of Japan have yet to determine which of the employment opportunities identified under the specialized fields are available for Filipino workers. She said guidelines will be set

Wednesday, February 13, 2019 to prevent abuses against migrant workers. Filipino applicants must pass skills and Japanese language examinations to ensure that workers are already prepared for employment when they arrive in Japan, she said. “We have to ask your capabilities — skills — and second Japanese language capability. We have these tests in place,” she said. She said both Japanese and Philippine governments are working on the memoranum of understanding to ensure the safety and welfare of the Filipino workers in Japan, including mechanism for both governments to cooperate if anything happens to a worker. The National Diet, Japan’s bicameral legislature, is also working on some amendments in the immigration law in light of the opening up its labor market to migrant workers, she said. (Antonio L. Colina IV / MindaNews)

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an undertaking which has made the group the Grand Prize Winner for the Leonard Co Award for Best Native Forest Tree Nursery in 2011. T h e G a l i ng Po ok Foundation recognized the San Carlos City LGU with a Galing Pook Award in 2007 for its Water Levy for Watershed Development initiatives through the PES. The LGU is now the benchmark model in the Philippines for PES. Wao PES for Forest Development Another PES pioneer is the Wao, Lanao del Sur LGU which has been implementing it as an alternative financing scheme since 2010 in partnership with local stakeholders who agreed to a PES scheme to sustain the municipality’s forest development program. Among its partner institutions are the Wao Water District (contributing P75,000 a year); Unifrutti Philippines(P100,000/ year contribution in cash or in kind);Wao Truck Owners’ Association (10/ truckload of agricultural products) and Wao Development Corporation (P100,000/ year contribution in cash/in kind since March 2011). The revenues generated through the PES have been used for the purchase and distribution of rubber and coffee seedlings; rubber and coffee clones; and rubber, fruit tree and coffee seedlings. Among the immediate results and impact of the PES initiatives are the establishment of a Municipal Nursery which augers a potential increase in household income of

farmers(with 300 hectares agro-forestry area), the creation of alternative employment (forest guards, laborers for nursery operations), and soil and water conservation resulting in the shift in farming methods from mono-cropping with corn to multiple cropping with perennial crops such as rubber, fruit trees and endemic wood species. Most significantly perhaps, the PES initiatives have resulted in the cessation of illegal cutting of forests and have reduced kaingin to nil on an annual basis. Naawan Green Governance Program Closer to home, the Municipality of Naawan, Misamis Oriental has been implementing its own version of the PES since 2013. With less than 2,000 households served by the municipal water system, the local government of Naawan is generating an average of P350, 000.00 per year from its P1.00 per cubic meter of potable water provided for watershed and reforestation fee. Dubbed the Green Governance Program of Naawan, it aims to rehabilitate and protect the Naawan watershed, improve ecosystem services; reduce poverty; and develop the municipality’s adaptation and resilience to the challenges of climate change. Among the town’s stakeholders who have committed support to the program are the MASSSPECC Cooperative Development Center, Environment Department of Holcim Philippines, and other stakeholders, with the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) as lead agency. The Naawan Green Governance Program was conceptualized when the Misamis Oriental municipalities of Manticao, Lugait, and Naawan (MANLUNA) a Cluster Eco-tourism plan to Conserve Nature and Revive Tradition as an Economic Driver, participated in the Partnership for Democratic Local Governance of Southeast Asia (DELGOSEA) Project which champions the ecosystem-based and ridge-to-reef approaches. Bago Environmental Protection Fee The latest but definitely not the least among the PES Pioneers, the Bago City Environmental Protection Ordinance No. 15-16. An Ordinance imposing an Environmental Protection Fee, (EPF) providing for the

management and use thereof, and for other purposes was enacted by the Bago City SP Dec 29, 2015, and adopted unanimously by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Negros Occidental on 17 Feb 2016. To date, the PES has collected P 2.5 million from commercial water users alone to finance forest conservation in Bago City, including forest protection and livelihood projects. It has also in the process of negotiating an aagreement with sugar and rice producers which is projected total collection of around P 2-4 million annually through the EPF. Among t he EPF ’s immediate results is the reduction of charcoalmaking within MKNP (?), increasing awareness of people on forest conservation, and encouraging more farmers to join the program. The MKNP Conservation Area Protection and Management through LAWIN (a cyber tracking forest and biodiversity assessment tool), in collaboration with DENR and USAID is now being regularly patrolled, with data gathered processed and used to immediately response to identified threats. Continuing consultations with upland communities and suspected violators are being conducted as part of this response.

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and the victims were taken to the Processing Center for Displaced Persons (PCDP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Barangay Mampang, this city. Aside from the Coast Guard and DSWD, those involved in the rescue of the human trafficking victims included the Naval Forces Western Mindanao, Joint Task Force Zamboanga, Philippine Center for Transnational Crime and Department of Justice. (PNA) NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late, BONIFACIO G. DIGNA, died last February 18, 2017, without any will; That the said deceased at the time of his death, left the following real properties more particularly described as follows: “ A parcel of Land (Lot 9, Blk. 12, CSD9443-D) situated in Central Poblacion, Kalilangan, Bukidnon containing an area of Five Hundred Ninety Six (596) square meters. Covered by Original Certification of Title No. AO-12672 issued by the Register of Deeds of the Province of Bukidnon. A Parcel of Land (Lot 10, Blk-12, CSD9443-D), situated in Central Poblacion, Kalilangan, Bukidnon. Containing an area of Five Hundred Ninety Six (596) square meters. Covered by the Original Certificate of Title No. AO-12649 issued by the Register of Deeds of the Province of Bukidnon.” “ A parcel of Land (Lot 26, Psu-10001248-B), situated in Manubiray, Lanpanusan, Kalilangan, Bukidnon. Containing an area of Eighty Three Thousand Seventy One (83,071) square meters covered by the Original Certification of Title No. AO-4305 issued by the Register of Deeds of the Province of Bukidnon, Tax Declaration No. 02-08-5560 issued by the Municipal Assessor of Kalilangan, Bukidnon for the residential building constructed with in and Tax Declaration No. 02-08-5563 issued by the Municipal Assessor of Kalilangan, Bukidnon for the Drier constructed with in. Is subject for Extrajudicial Settlement Among Heirs. Under the Notarial Registry of Raymon Charl O. Gamboa, Notary Public, per Doc. No. 377; Page No. 76; Book No. XLIX; Series of 2017. MDN: Feb. 13, 20 & 27, 2019

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Intestate estate of the late FRANCISCO A. TABIANA, died on October 8, 2018. At Bukidnon Provincial Hospital, San Miguel, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon without any will or debts; The said deceased at the time of his death left a real property more particularly described as follows; TCT NO.: T-101708 LOT NO.: 1909-A, Psd-10-054264 Portion of Lot: 1909, Cad-867, Manolo Fortich Cadastre As Surveyed for: Francisco A. Tabiana Land Use: (corn land) Location: Damilag, Manolo Fortich Area: Four Thousand Two Hundred Twenty Four (4,224) square meters The pursuant to section 1, Rule 74 of the Revised Rules of Court of the Phils. and the parties herein being all of age and with full civil capacity to contract, have agreed as they do hereby adjudicate unto our mother, MERCEDES S. TABIANA, the real property described above, all their rights therein; Further, we do hereby waive, Transfer and convey in favor of our mother MERCEDES S. TABIANA, all our rights, interests and participation in the above described real property; Is subject to EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. Farrah L. Yongco-Inihao, Notary Public, per Doc. No. 183; Book No. XXIX; Page No. 37; Series of 2018. MDN: Feb. 13, 20 & 27, 2019

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in GOVERNANCE & LEADERSHIP

GOVERNMENT SECTOR NATIONAL LEVEL SEN. AQUILINO PIMENTEL JR. VP TEOFISTO GUINGONA SAP BONG GO SEC. MARTIN ANDANAR SEC. JESS DUREZA SEN. MIGS ZUBIRI GEN. RONALDO BATO DELA ROSA

SEC. MANNY PIÑOL SEN. MANNY PACQUIAO SEN. AQUILINO “KOKO” PIMENTEL III SEN. TEOFISTO TG GUINGONA SEN. Datu ABUL KHAYR D. ALONTO USEC. BENITO RANQUE

LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT MUNICIPAL LEVEL Surallah Bongao, Tawi-tawi Simunul, Tawi-tawi Malit, Davao Occ Diplahan, Zambo Sibugay Sto. Tomas, Davao Norte Medina, Misamis Oriental Don Marcelino, Davao Occ. Maramag, Bukidnon Buadiposo, Lanao del Sur

Mayor Mayor Mayor Mayor Mayor Mayor Mayor Mayor Mayor Mayor

Antonio O. Bendita Jimuel S. Que Nazif-Ahmad B. Abdurahman Bradley Bautista Tata Castor-Tan Daniel Batosalem Jr. Donato N. Chan Michael A. Maruya Atty. Jose Joel Pepito Doromal Noron Hayanisan G. Dadayan

LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT BARANGAY LEVEL Barangay Barangay Barangay Barangay Barangay Barangay Barangay Barangay Barangay Barangay Barangay Barangay Barangay Barangay Barangay

Mimbuahan, Sugbongcogon, Mis.Or Barangay Lapasan, San Vicente, Sumilao, Bukidnon Cagayan de Oro Tubo-Tubo, Cagwait, Surigao Sur Gusa, Cagayan de Oro City Barangay Taytay, Lawaan, Gingoog City El Salvador Lumbia, Cagayan de Oro City New Panay, Aleosan, North Cotabato Diatagon, Lianga, Surigao Sur Dunguan, Aleosan, North Cotabato Pagangan, Aleosan, North Cotabato Tuburan, Cagayan de Oro City Ban-ao, Baganga, Davao Oriental Macasandig, Cagayan de Oro City Mat-e, Cagwait, Surigao Sur Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City

PRIVATE SECTOR: * Civic Organizations

* NGOs

* Social Clubs

CIVIL SERVICE

ATTY. ERNESTOR B. NERI Cagayan de Oro

DIR. MANNY DARIMBANG Former LTFRB-10 Regional Director

RANDY HALASAN Davao City

ISIDRO V. BUTASLAC JR. PPA Manager, Cagayan de Oro

JOHN OLIVER TABLAZON General Santos City

DR. SANGKULA G. LAJA Tawi-Tawi

ACADEME SECTOR

LUZVIMINDA S. SANI Lanao del Sur PS/SUPT. LEONIE ROY GA PNP Iligan City

PROF. EDGARDO D. LAYUG General Santos City GEORLY MAE Q. DABALOS Davao City SOPHIA FLOR P. GARDUCE Compostella Valley RUFA CAGOCO-GUIAM General Santos City

Rep. Rep. Rep. Rep. Rep. Rep. Rep. Rep. Rep.

Rufus Rodriguez Karlo Nograles Juliette Uy Celso Lobregat Ann Hofer Henry Oaminal Maximo Rodriguez Sitti Djalia Hataman Malou Acosta Alba

Cagayan de Oro City Davao City Misamis Oriental 1st Dist. Zambo City 2nd Dist. Zambo City Misamis Occidental 2nd Dist., Cagayan de Oro Cotabato City Bukidnon

LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT PROVINCIAL LEVEL

Bukidnon Lanao Norte Misamis Occidental Misamis Oriental Compostela Valley Davao Oriental Sultan Kudarat Agusan Norte Maguindanao Sulu ARMM Davao del Norte

Gov. Gov. Gov. Gov. Gov. Gov. Gov. Gov. Gov. Gov. Gov. Gov.

Jose Ma. Zubiri Jr. Imelda Q. Dimaporo Hermina Ramiro Yevgeny Vicente Emano Jayvee Tyron Uy Nelson Dayanghirang Pax Mangudadatu Angelica Amante-Matba Esmael Mangudadatu Abdusakur Tan II Mujiv Hataman Antonio del Rosario

LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT CITY LEVEL Davao City Cagayan de Oro City General Santos City Iligan City Lamitan City, Basilan Tagum City Valencia City Gingoog City Koronadal City Tacurong City Samal Island City Malaybalay City

Mayor Mayor Mayor Mayor Mayor Mayor Mayor Mayor Mayor Mayor Mayor Mayor

Sarah Duterte Carpio Oscar S. Moreno Ronnel C. Rivera Celso Regencia Rosita U. Furigay Allan L. Rellon Azucena P. Huervas Stella Marie Guingona Peter B. Miguel Lina O. Montilla Al David T. Uy Iñake Zubiri

CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS

YOUTH LEADERS

DR. MANUEL V. JAUDIAN Camiguin

LEGISLATIVE LEVEL

NON-GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION JEFFREY P. LUMBAY Pagadian City NORMA IÑIGO MONFORT Davao City

THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES - PHILIPPINE EAGLES DR. GILBERT GILLE PENAPLE President ERLQUIN C. LIM Former National President ENOY BALINDONG Former National President LUCIO CENIZA Former National President

BOY SCOUT OF THE PHILIPPINES ATTY. ROY RAAGAS

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PDG MANNY ALONG Cagayan de Oro DG JUN ALMEDA Surigao City DG BENJAMIN GARCIA Davao City PP LUIGI SARRAGA Cagayan de Oro PP EDGAR BULLECER Davao City

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