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PH, UN signing of human rights joint program seen

By RUTH ABBEY GITA-CARLOS

MANILA – After months of negotiations, the Philippines and the United Nations Resident Coordinator (UNRC) are expected to

Former House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez, 63, launches a “voter’s advocacy’” program known as We Need A Leader 2022 (WNAL 2022) aimes at educating the voter’s in setting an ideal criteria in electing the future leaders in 2022. photo cris diaz

Ex-House Speaker Alvarez launches ‘voter’s advocacy’

sign the UN Joint Program (UNJP) on Human Rights, Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar said on Saturday.

“The Philippine government and the United Nations, through its Resident Coordinator, are moving forward in forging the UN

P400M Villanueva hospital soon to rise

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY: Former House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez barnstorm Mindanao to solicit support for his “we need a leader” (WNAL 2022) advocacy campaign in response to the need of the times.

Alvarez, however, said that his group is not endorsing any political party or candidate, but is working to create awareness among See ADVOCACY, page 9

See RIGHTS, page 11

By GERRY LEE GORIT Correspondent

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Construction of the P400 million public hospital will soon commence after local and national officials led the groundbreaking ceremony in Barangay Looc, Villanueva town, Misamis Oriental on Friday.

Mayor Jennie Rosalie UyMendez said the hospital is located on a one-hectare lot donated by the municipal government within the complex that houses the town hall and the future public market and bus terminal.

She said construction of the hospital, to be operated by the Department of Health, will start anytime soon and is expected to be finished next year.

Aside from the usual Mayor Jennie Rosalie Uy-Mendez (left) of Villanueva, Misamis Oriental answers queries amenities, the facility will from reporters inside her office after the groundbreaking of the P400 million level 2 also have services such as Northeastern Misamis General Hospital in Barangay Looc, Villanueva, Misamis Oriental centers for heart, lung, on Friday.

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See HOSPITAL, page 11

La Vina shuts down quarry French funded P20-M steel bridge operations in PHIVIDEC ESTATE opens in interior Agusan village

By MARK FRANCISCO

IN an offort to prolect the people living along the Tagoloan River, PHIVIDEC Admirnistrator Pompee La Viña ordered the shutdown of all illogal quarry operations within the Industrial Estate today, February 22, 2021.

Five quarries will be barred from continuing their operations within Phividec administrator Jose Gabriel La Viña PHIVIDEC promises. Three of the shuts down an illegal quarry operation in Sta. See QUARRY, page 11

By CHRIS V. PANGANIBAN Contributing Editor

LA PAZ, Agusan del Sur -After 12 years, a P20 million steel bridge in Barangay Panagangan will now be accessible to farmers in neighboring five villages making it easy and conve- Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) staff led by DAR Ana, Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental. PHOTO BY nient for their produce to be Regional Director Leomides Villareal pose at the newlyMARK FRANCISCO

See BRIDGE, page 11

inaugurated steel bridge. CHRIS V. PANGANIBAN

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2 PRRD lauds IGRB 1st progress report ensure success of BARMM Mon-Tue, February 22-23, 2021

By ASANGAN T. MADALE Contributor

COTABATO CITY:-President Rodrigo Roa Duterte said “ I am indeed pleased ,happy that the past two years strengthen the collaboration between the national government and the Bangsamoro government. A significant step in achieving meaningful and lasting peace in Mindanao.

This was emphasized by President Duterte after the

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tion process were threshed out successfully,” he added.

The creation of the IGRB is provided for under Section 2, Article VI of the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) to coordinate and resolve issues between the two parties through regular consultation and continuing negotiation in a nonadversarial manner.

As contained In the IGRB secretariat’s report, which covers the period December 2019 to December 2020, the body was able to resolve nine key issues that were raised by the Bangsamoro government for appropriate action by both parties.

The concerns included the turnover of Cotabato

THE war against African Swine Fever (ASF) should not be taken lightly. Strict guidelines must be followed and observed by all hog raisers particularly the holdover of movements of swine affected by the virus.

This was stressed by Councilor Jay R. Pascual, chair of City Council committee on agriculture, during last week’s airing of the radio program “Si Vice Mayor Kikang Uy ug Ang Konseho”.

Pascual said the city now has five barangays affected by the African Swine Fever (ASF), Mambuaya, San Simon, Baikingon, Macasandig and Agusan.

“Kay dili man kami ang maigo ani pero katong mga gabuhi sa mga baboy. Holdover sa ang pag transfer sa mga baboy kay kung naay mag positive dili lang ang inyong silingan ang madamay, pati na pud ang inyong barangay,” he manifested.

The councilor also said the Department of Agriculture aims for the total eradication of the infected swine. A total lockdown shall also be instituted which means no movements and transfer of hogs will take place from these barangays to other barangays.

With this turn of events, Assistant City Veterinarian and OIC City Veterinary Office Lucien Anthony P. Acac encourages hog raisers to shift to other livestock commodities.

See LAUDS, page 6

See WAR, page 9

Intergovernmental Relations Body (IGRB) presented their First Progress Report recently in Malacanang. The body has served as a joint mechanism for the national and Bangsamoro governments to push forward the Bangsamoro peace process in the face of the health, peace and security challenges the nation continues to confront.

As posted in the Official Facebook Account of

Renewable energy in schoolbuildings

By CHERYL P. MUTIA Teacher 1 Baybay, Bonifacio,Misamis Occidental IGNACIO TAN MEMORIAL INTEGRATED SCHOOL

Solar photovoltaic and renewable energy (RE) technologies are now required in new and existing buildings after the Department of Energy issued a policy on the adoption of the guidelines of energy conservation.

The DOE on Friday released Department Circular 2020-12-0026 that aims to promote the use of the energy-conserving design on buildings and their services.

This will also boost the demand for materials specifically designed for energy conservation.

Covered buildings shall source, initially, a minimum of 1 percent of their projected annual energy requirements.

Other technologies that can be used are wind power supply systems, solar weather

heaters, solar air conditioners, and solar-powered lighting systems that would reduce demand for commercial power.

Buildings that are covered within the DC are those with electrical loads of 112.5 kilovolt-ampere (kVa) or have a total gross area of at least 10,000 square meters.

The DC, though, not indicate fines for non-compliant buildings, but it said owners are also allowed to either partially or fully source their energy requirements from the RE power supply system.

Building owners are also allowed to sell their surplus RE to the local power unit, which is at a maximum of 100 kilowatts, but may be raised by the Energy Regulatory Commission in the future.

MP The President assured Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) officials that his administration “will remain determined in its commitment to support self determination, uphold human rights and advance social welfare in the Bangsamoro region.”

“This is why I have given marching orders to all relevant government agencies to give full support to the BARMM through continued assistance in the region,” he said.

Since its first consultative meeting held on December 16, 2019 in Davao City, the IGRB has already convened six times, most of them being conducted during the

height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Meanwhile, Finance Secretary and Co-Chair of the IGRB Carlos G. Dominguez highlighted the body’s dedication to find solutions to issues and concerns raised before it.

“We have worked hard to resolve our points of divergence and reconcile differences to keep the transition of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao moving at the fastest possible pace,” Dominguez said.

“With the unrelenting dedication and strong partnership among the IGRB members, what could have been obstacles in the first year of the complex transi-

NMMC holds simulation drill of COVID-19 vaccination

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Feb. 20 (PIA)--With the expected arrival of the COVID-19 vaccine and the vaccination rollout, the management of the Northern Mindanao Medical Center conducted a COVID-19 vaccination simulation exercise, February 19.

The activity was supervised by the Department of Health (DOH)-10 with Assistant Regional Director Ellenieta Herundina Maria Victoria N. Gamolo NNMC medical chief officer, Dr. Jose Chan, in attendance.

“As we did the training

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The Northern Mindanao Medical Center conducts COVID-19 vaccination simulation exercise in preparation for the arrival of COVID-19 vaccines. (JAKA/PIA10)

for trainers last January, one of the requirements prior to the actual conduct of the vaccination is doing the simulation exercise. That is why we are here today joining you to observe all of those things mentioned in the training module are being followed here in NMMC,” Dr. Gamolo said.

With the simulation exercise being conducted, Dr. Chan as the head of the hospital hoped that as orderly and prepared as they are during the exercise will be also be seen during the actual conduct of vaccination.

“We hope that we can get things going. I can see that we are prepared and ... I hope when it actually happens, we are more prepared and we are still this orderly,” Dr. Chan said.

The simulation exercise aims to take a look at how prepared the NMMC to conduct the COVID-19 vaccination program and whether there are practices that need to be improved or kept as the actual vaccination program will take place.

“Let us see what happens today. If it is okay, we will See HOLDS, page 9

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MG PHILIPPINES BRINGS ATTAINABLE, BRITISH HERITAGE CARS TO GENERAL SANTOS WITH THE OPENING OF ITS NEWEST DEALERSHIP

THE Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI) - MG Philippines – Expect Extraordinary in “The Boom City Of The South” with the opening of MG Philippines’ newest dealership in General Santos City.

With this, residents and nearby inhabitants of this first-class, highly urbanized city are now given ready access to the British-heritage MG automobile lineup and MG’s signature aftersales services.

MG General Santos operates under longtime TCCCI official and authorized dealer GrandCars, Inc. and its multiple years of expertise in the automotive business.

“The MG brand, its products, and its aftersales services have made an indelible mark on the local automotive industry, and we likewise recognize the significant impression that the MG brand has made on the Filipino motoring public,” says Mr. Jan Andrew Po, President of GrandCars, Inc. “We are definitely privileged to represent the MG brand in the bustling city of General Santos and look forward to introducing all the exciting MG models and the reliable aftersales services that

accompany them to everyone here.”

MG General Santos currently operates out of its temporary address at Comglasco Building, National Highway, Barangay City Heights, General Santos City, but will soon move to its permanent location at Zone 3 Purok 19, National Highway, Barangay Lagao, General Santos City (located beside San Miguel Brewery, Inc.) For inquiries, you may call the following: +63915 626 9608 (mobile) or +6383 553 1356 (direct.)

“TCCCI is glad to announce the formal appointment of GrandCars, Inc. as the official dealer of MG in General Santos. We continue our good partnership with GrandCars, Inc. and value the trust of our principals, Mr. Peter Po and Mr. Jan Andrew Po. With this new dealership appointment, we will be able to expand the reach of the MG brand to the high-potential SOCCSKSARGEN region and more importantly, it will serve to address the growing demand for MG cars among clients in this part of the country,” says Atty. Alberto B. Arcilla, President and CEO of MG Philippines.

“The growing regional economy will expectedly increase the mobility requirements of the various cities and provinces in the Central Mindanao region, and we are confident that our MG General Santos dealership will offer quality and affordable products that continuously reflect the British heritage of the MG brand, while also providing excellent aftersales services in this new and safe facility.”

Available at MG General Santos will be the current full lineup of locally available MG cars, namely: the stylish and versatile ZS Crossover SUV; the spacious and sophisticated RX5 SUV; the sporty and elegant

MG 6 Fastback Sedan; and the MG 5 sedan that’s big in features and big in comfort.

Aside from these, MG General Santos adds value to every purchase with signature aftersales services that are sure to make the MG ownership experience a breeze. These include a 5-year/100,000km vehicle warranty; a 24/7 customer care hotline; and the My MG Mobile App for easy PMS scheduling and spare parts inquiries and reservations just to name a few.

Apart from MG General Santos, MG Philippines’ dealership network currently includes, in Metro Manila:

Alabang, AranetaCubao, BF Parañaque, Commonwealth, EDSA Centris, Marikina, Sucat, Makati, Pasay, Quezon Avenue, and Congressional; in Luzon: Batangas, Cabanatuan, Carmona, Dasmariñas, Lipa, Sta. Rosa, San Fernando, Pulilan, Taytay, Bacoor, and Calasiao; in the Visayas: Cebu-Mandaue, Iloilo, Tacloban, Bohol, and Bacolod; and in Mindanao: Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Zamboanga, and Valencia.

Visit https://www. mgmotor.com.ph/ dealers for a list of MG Philippines’ dealership and their respective contact details, and browse through the site

for more information about MG Philippines products and services.

You may also literally buy your brand-new MG car online when you visit BuyAnMG. com and follow the simple steps. Browse the product catalogue, watch immersive and interactive video content, use the financial calculator, make a reservation, and purchase your MG car right from the convenience of your smart device. You can also arrange for the dealership to deliver your MG right to your doorstep. How cool is that? Just another reason for you to #ExpectExtraordinary from MG Philippines!

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Are we losing faith and hope already?

WHEN I listen and lock around, I would have to answer this question with a big yes. Several friends of mine started talking with me and mentioned the good old days. Yes, those were the days my friend! Well, we all know: times have changed drastically. More natural disasters, more wars that hardly anyone speaks of anymore, and a pandemic that I have purposely put at the end of this list.

To be or not to be. Sein oder nicht sein. Shakespeare. To say it clearly: without faith and hope, we’re really nothing.

Faith is belief; believe in us, in our works, talents and our personalities. We should also believe in our parents - or much better, in our whole family including the black sheep, which can be found everywhere.

We should believe in our friends, even if it seems

to become very difficult nowadays. The pandemic kills many friendships.

Please remember, my dear readers: without faith and hope will we reach the rock bottom. Don’t say, it’s a likely story.

The German poet Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller (1759-1815) has mentioned in his drama “Maria Stuart”: “Even the word might be dead, but faith keeps it alive!” Chapter I of Second Thessalonians gives encouragement to all Christians, who were undergoing persecution for or because of their faith.

Yes, faith is really not everybody’s thing, or “not everyone has faith”.

“If I have faith, that can move mountains” (First Corinthians 13,2).

Faith is a tantamount to convincing and conviction.

Richard Wagner (German classical composer and poet,

Klaus Doring

1813-1883) found the following lyric: “Blessed are those people, who know how to live their life in humility and faith.”

So, let’s even continue believing in our governments or the institution church. Faith means also a belief specially in a revealed religion. Faith is trust or reliance. Faith is indeed a pledged word. Yes, I know.

Hope too.

People without faith and hope in themselves cannot or will never survive. Worth to think about it! +++ Email: doringklaus@ gmail.com or follow me on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter or visit www.germanexpatinthephilippines.blogspot. com or www.klausdoringsclassicalmusic.blogspot.com.

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Muntinlupa City gears up for COVID vaccine rollout

FOR two consecutive weeks, Muntinlupa City held virtual town hall meetings to drum up high participation in its forthcoming Covid vaccination program. Invited to the separate meetings with the theme “Bakunado, Protektado” were representatives of homeowners groups, religious groups, civic groups, Sangguniang Kabataan, the Gender Development Office and the City Administrator’s Office.

During the first meeting held February 10, the resource speakers were Infection Prevention and Control For Committee Chair Charissa Borja-Tabora of Research Institute for Tropical Medicine and Jesusa Joyce Cirunay of the Food and Drug Administration. Ms. Borja-Tabora underscored the safety of vaccines, the process of clinical trials, and the role of vaccines in protecting individuals and communities. Ms. Cirunay discussed the FDA’s Emergency Use Authorization and the stringent process and policies for the approval of vaccines.

During the second meeting held last Thursday, Dr. Jose Mari Castro of the Department of Health shared his insights on the nature of COVID 19, means of transmission and safeguards to protect oneself and the community.

A special feature of both town hall meetings was an AVP specially prepared by the Public Information Office, headed by Tez V. Navarro, explaining the need

to have oneself vaccinated.

The AVP also answered frequently asked questions regarding the safety of FDAapproved vaccines.

In a February 11 Covid survey involving 17,561 respondents from Muntinlupa’s nine barangays, 4,484 respondents or 24 percent indicated they were not willing to be vaccinated. The most common reasons cited were fear of side effects, doubts about the efficiency rate of the vaccine and cost of vaccination, exacerbated obviously by conflicting information circulating in social media.

Dr. Teresa “Tet” Tuliao, Muntinlupa City CHO, is targeting 383,000 or 70 per cent of the entire city population - the minimum number for Muntinlupeños to be able to gain “herd immunity”.

Dr. Tuliao said the city has identified 6,758 medical front-liners from barangay health centers, emergency responders, the Ospital ng Muntinlupa and 6 private hospitals, including Asian Hospital, who can inject the vaccines. They will be organized into 82 vaccinations teams and deployed in 35 vaccination posts. They have the capability of vaccinating 8,200 individuals per day.

Muntinlupa City will give priority to front-liners such as health workers and uniformed personnel. Next in line are indigent senior citizens, followed by other senior citizens.

Vaccination during

Ignacio Bunye

Spanish times At various periods during the Spanish era, the Philippines was hit by smallpox, bubonic plague, and cholera and it was interesting how the authorities dealt with them.

In the 1800s, smallpox infected most of the Spanish territories, in South America and the Philippines. According to historian Ambeth Ocampo, the then reigning Spanish monarch, Carlos IV, ordered a vaccination expedition to head for the territories in 1803. The group was headed by Francisco Javier de Balmis.

In the late 1700s, Spain already had a vaccine for smallpox and in fact Carlos IV had his immediate family inoculated. But the problem was how to transport the vaccine because of the long voyage involved. Balmis came up with the novel idea of using live carriers. From Spain to Mexico and from Mexico to Manila, Balmis used orphans working a relay system. During the voyage, Balmis transmitted the vaccine in sequence, from child to child, arm to arm, along the way to their destination.

To cut a long story short, Balmis and his boys eventually reached Manila in 1805. The Spanish Governor-General Rafael Aguilar immediately had his own children inoculated. This softened the initial resistance of Bishop Domingo See GEARS, page 9

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DBP grants P1.097-billion to boost access to potable water STATE-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has granted a P1.097-Billion term loan to Abejo Waters Corporation (AWC) to finance its various water system projects in the growth areas of Cebu and Southern Luzon, a top official said.

DBP President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel G. Herbosa said that the bank’s credit assistance would be used to develop water supply and distribution systems in underserved areas in the provinces of Cebu and Quezon.

“DBP is one with AWC in providing safe and sustainable water to unserved and underserved communities, thereby improving the quality of people’s lives, and promoting growth and development,” Herbosa said.

DBP is the seventh largest

bank in the country in terms of assets and provides credit support to four strategic sectors of the economy – infrastructure and logistics, MSMEs, social services and community development, and the environment.

AWC is a 22-year old Cebu-based company that is engaged in the development of water sources, design of efficient water systems, and construction of transmission and distribution lines. It presently has water supply agreements with various local government units and water districts.

“DBP will continue to align its programs for the water sector, as defined under the Philippine Water Supply Sector Roadmap, to help ensure adequate long-term availability and accessibility to potable water nationwide,” Herbosa added.

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City to the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM); the provision of funding for the salaries of teachers and education sector employees in the 63 barangays of North Cotabato and in Cotabato City; address the omnibus request of the Bangsamoro Government to the Civil Service Commission (CSC); the creation of a regional office of the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) in the BARMM; the establishment of a regional office of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) in the BARMM; the creation of a regional office of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in the BARMM; the establishment of a Bangsamoro Electoral Office; the participation of the Bangsamoro Government in national develop-

ment planning; and the transfer of existing nature reserves and protected areas.

Education Minister and Co-Chair of the IGRB Mohagher Iqbal acknowledged the accomplishments of the body, saying all of these would not be possible without, “the unwavering support of the Duterte Administration to the establishment of Bangsamoro Autonomous Region. It is all the more significant because we presented it to a President who hails from Mindanao, and who fully understands the history of the Bangsamoro struggle.”

“We are thankful that he recognizes the Bangsamoro people’s right to self-determination, and is himself determined to ensure the success of the Bangsamoro peace process,” he added.

Bangsamoro Chief Minister Ahod “Al Haj Murad” Ebrahim expressed his gratitude to the IGRB for serving

DepEd’s ALS for K-12

By FRANKLIN L. CABATINGAN Teacher-I District ALS Coordinator District of Alubijid

TO ensure that the ALS curriculum is in line with the K-12 program and to provide opportunities for both OSY and adult learners, DepEd through the Bureau of Curriculum Development launched the ALS K-12 curriculum.

Like the K-12 curriculum, the ALS K-12 curriculum is expressed in content standards, performance standards and learning competencies.

It also defines the minimum competency standards for learners an alternative pathway of learning and certification parallel to the formal school system.

The previous ALS curriculum was ditched because it has to be at par with the new K-12 curriculum. With this new curriculum, we hope that the ALS learners would have the same quality of education

that would avail them of the four exits of K-12: college, employment, entrepreneurship or vocational skills.

Just like its cousin the K-12 curriculum, the ALS curriculum reflects the set of knowledge, skills and competencies that learners should develop to meet the minimum requirement of basic education. The curriculum includes both formal and informal sources of knowledge and skills.

The new curriculum gives equivalency options and alternative programs similar to formal schooling such that a learner can move and transfer seamlessly from one education system to another.

A learner can either be accelerated from elementary to junior high or from junior high to senior high if able to pass the exam.

ASIA WORLD PAWNSHOP

Main: Osmeña-Cogon Market, Cagayan de Oro Branch: Ipil St.,Carmen , Cagayan de Oro NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE Starting March 5 & 6, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon, this establishment will set an Auction Sale on all pledges since October 2020 at Osmeña-Cogon Market and Ipil St., Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City. Patrons are enjoined to verify their receipts.

MANAGEMENT PAHIBALO

Sa Marso 5 & 6, 2021 sa may 10:00 sa buntag paingon da alas 12:00 sa udto, ang Tanan nga penirenda nga wala malukat sa bulan sa Oktubre 2020 maapil sa subasta sa Osmeña-Cogon Market ug Ipil St., Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City. Giawhag ang tanan suki sa pagsusi sa ilang resibo.

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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

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as a vital link between both governments, and providing a mechanism for greater synergy and collaboration.

“I wish to thank the Intergovernmental Relations Body for becoming a beacon of hope for the success of the peace process, and for proving that meaningful collaboration and strong cooperation could go a long way. I wish you great times ahead, and my sincerest congratulations on your achievements,” he said.

For his part, Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito G. Galvez Jr. underscored that the report presented to the President is a testament of the Duterte administration’s firm commitment to sustain

the gains of the Bangsamoro peace process.

“This report is concrete proof that the Duterte administration remains committed to the Bangsamoro peoples’ quest for peace and development in their region.

I sincerely thank the IGRB for their determination in resolving key issues in a peaceful and democratic manner.”

IGRB composition The members of the IGRB from the national government include Interior and Local Government Sec. Eduardo Ano, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar, Cabinet Secretary Karlo

Making a habit out of reading science

By CHELOU M. TIZON Ozamiz City School of Arts and Trades Teacher III

THIS must be an important habit for today’s best learning practices. Science is the tool we use to explore our universe and to innovate through technology. Literacy is the basis of science. Literacy skills are a critical yet overlooked part of science instruction. It is simple to integrate science and literacy because there are lots of techniques in doing that, weaving literacy into science instruction throughout the year.

As teachers, we must teach our students to be critical consumers of scientific information they read regardless of the source or type of text. We must develop the students’ inter-

est in scientific vocabulary and rich understanding of how words relate to each other. We must encourage collaboration as students seek answers to scientific questions and communicate their findings.

Literacy skills aren’t addons to the science class.

They are critical parts of instruction. They prepare the students for the future challenges they will meet.

Literacy is a tool to help students access science content, communicate their ideas precisely and apply their discoveries in new contexts.

We must explain making the science-literacy connection, expanding our vision of scientific texts, etc.

Education and technology amidst the pandemic

By KRENTZ E. SALISE, Teacher I Cabalantian National High School Cabalantian Manticao, Misamis Oriental

THERE is no shortage of critics of the era of virtual learning ushered in by the COVID-19 pandemic. melding of education and technology is here to stay and its benefits for students, schools and the economy are just beginning to be understood.

Fiscal policy and financial incentives that keep up with the times represent a win-win for the people and the government as well as an investment in our future.

Zoom fatigue is common.

Mental stress is on the rise.

The human element gives way to feelings of isolation.

The digital divide means those from disadvantaged backgrounds are being left behind.

But the melding of education and technology is here to stay and its merits are just beginning to be understood. Apart from ensuring digital access, governments must align fiscal policy and financial incentives with the increasingly global trend to fully embrace the possibilities in a post-pandemic world.

To begin with, technology enables learning with educators, experts and entrepreneurs from all over the world. E-course provides curate classes led by multinational CEOs, tenured professors and Nobel Prize winners. Virtual platforms connect students with native language teachers. Museum and auction houses offer web-based courses in art.

Office of the Minicipal Civil Registrar MUNICIPALITY OF MAGSAYSAY Province of Davao del Sur OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR Publication Notice R.A. 10172 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC February 18, 2021 CCE/CFN-0002-2021 R.A. 10172

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that MENGIE VIBO BUSTAMANTE has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in the GENDER from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of MENGIE VIBO BUSTAMANTE at Purok 2, bala, Magsaysay, Davao and whose parents are MARCOS A. BUSTAMANTE and MARINA P. VIBO.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than March 8, 2021.

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that MA. JULIETA SALDIVIA MAGLASANG has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in the FIRST NAME from “JULIETA” to “MA. JULIETA”; MIDDLE NAME from “CAPUTULAN” to “CAPUTOLAN”; DATE OF BIRTH from “DECEMBER 15”, to “DECEMBER 13” and MOTHER’S LAST NAME from “CAPUTULAN” to “CAPUTOLAN” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JULIETA CAPUTULAN SALDIVIA at Purok 4, Durian St., Barangay Tugbok Proper, Tugbok District, Davao City and whose parents are TIMOTEA CAPUTULAN and RODOLFO SALDIVIA.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than March 8, 2021.

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Nograles, Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi, Agriculture Sec William Dar, Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade, Acting Finance Sec. Karl Kendrick Chua, and Presidential Peace Adviser Sec. Carlito Galvez Jr. The Bangsamoro government’s representatives to the IGRB include Member of Parliament Ali Pangalian Balindong, Exec. Sec. Abdulraof Macacua, Cab. Sec. Mohd Asnin Pendatun, Interior and Local Government Minister Naguib Sinarimbo, Public Works Minister Edu-

ard Guerra, Social Services and Development Minister Raissa Jajurie, Agriculture, Fisheries and Agrarian Reform Minister Mohammad Yacob, and Transportation and Communications Minister Dickson Hermoso.

The IGRB is supported by a Joint Secretariat coheaded by Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) Spokesperson and Chief of Staff Asec. Wilben M. Mayor and Bangsamoro Attorney-General Atty. Sha Elijah B. Dumama-Alba.

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Distance learning and technology

By CHERYL P. MUTIA Teacher 1 Baybay, Bonifacio,Misamis Occidental IGNACIO TAN MEMORIAL INTEGRATED SCHOOL

AS another virtual semester unfolds — the second or even third for some since the beginning of the pandemic — fatigue and declining satisfaction with this remote format seem to be increasingly felt on both sides of the screen.

On the one hand, there are students worried about the quality of the courses they are taking, but above all, they are missing out on campus and community life.

On the other hand, there are teachers feeling breathlessly short of resources, who have been pushed overnight to change their practices and run their classes from home.

Beyond the purely pedagogical impacts, the issue of mental health for everyone is of concern today. Having

personally had to give online courses to more than 250 undergraduate students over these past weeks, I have been able to experience these issues and to feel the limits of this new way of teaching.

The temptation — but also often the pressure — to draw out a host of technological tools to capture and maintain the attention of students or facilitate their collaboration is often very strong. Certainly, the idea of teaching a class live on Twitch or in a fictional world on Minecraft and then continuing the discussion on Discord or Slack can be exciting. But in this particular context, the teacher is sometimes more of a online influencer than an academic expert.

DepEd Pushes Alternative Learning System

By JERRY AKUT UY Teacher II/District ALS Coordinator District of Laguindingan

With the P571-billion proposed budget, Education Secretary Leonor Briones said that DepEd will put premium on the Alternative Learning System (ALS) to ensure that no one will be left behind whether herein the Philippines or abroad.

Briones revealed that President Duterte has already approved DepEd’s budget proposal for next year which is at least 30 percent higher from the P430-billion budget given to DepEd in 2020. A big chunk of the budget will be used to make ALS accessible to those that are outside the formal learning system.

Even as we are spending much resource on formal

education, we have to match it also with ALS, Briones pointed out. She added that to accelerate ALS as among the top priorities under her term, DepEd plans to hire some 51,000 teachers and this will include teachers for ALS in 2021. She also plans to add more ALS centers especially in far-flung or remote areas. ALS will also be strengthened to accommodate youth after graduating in drug rehabilitation centers.

Only one out of ten potential ALS persons is able to join in the actual program.

The new DepEd secretary noted that one can still get educated even in a nontraditional way.

Publication Notice R.A. 10172 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

February 18, 2021

MP-CCE-0001-2021 In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementatiom of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that JOEMARIE YOS PADIOS has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in sex from “Female” to “Male” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JOEMARIE YOS PADIOS who was born on SEPTEMBER 1, 1972 at Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur and whose parents are JAIME P. PADIOS and MADALECIA YOS.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than March 8, 2021.

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BARMM health workers first to get Covid-19 vaccine, says MOH

By ASANGAN T. MADALE Contributor

COTABATO CITY –Deputy

Health Minister Dr. Zul Qa- vaccination plan to the BTA rneyn Abas who presented recently said Health care BARMMs deployment and personnel are the first to receive doses of Covid-19 vaccines once the vaccination rollout start in the region by end of March or first week of April 2021.

Based on the document furnished to the Manila Times Abas said in our plan there are three (3) priority eligible groups for the vaccine’s distribution and deployment.

Group A include all frontline health workers from public and private

The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Kag. Hannah C. Mejorada (right) with the school principal Bernardito D. Capagngan (left), SGC President, Dr. Illuminada A. Domingo, Brgy Chairman Alexander Ligtas, Education Chairman, Kag. Cecilia A. Pagapulaan and the school faculty behind them.

Brgy Consolacion Kag Mejorada, husband completed high school pathway

By ROSALINDA C. TANTIADO, PhD

February 19, 2021, Angeles Sisters National High School of Barangay Consolacion of this city held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the turning over of the concreted pathway from the gate to the Junior High School site. Such project worth Php 49,200 was donated by one of the Barangay councilors of the said barangay, Kagawad Hannah C. Mejorada with her husband Elbert P. Mejorada.

The project was materialized when Kag. Mejorada came to the school to return and get another module for

his sons. It was raining and she could not get out from the school premises because she was trapped by the flood for almost a knee-deep. “Ma guilty ko kun dili ko makatabang pagpasemento aning dalan, kay nakita ug na experience gyud nako ang baha dri sa sulod”, she said to the school head, Mr. Bernardito D. Capagngan and to the Assistant Principal, Rosalinda C. Tantiado, PhD. With that, Kag. Mejorada and husband completed the project which the school SGC and GPTA have started.

health facilities such as hospitals or temporar y treatment and monitoring facilities; health workers from Rural Health Units, City and Municipal Health Offices, Centers for Health Development, and Ministry of Health; barangay health workers including the Barangay Health Emergency Response Teams (BHERTs); and frontline workers from the ministries of social services, education, and local government. Abas stress.

Also included in the first group are frontline work-

Troubleshooting computer

By JOHNWYNE LILOC Teacher I

Do you know what to do if your screen goes blank?

What if you can’t seem to close an application, or can’t hear any sound from your speakers? Whenever you have a problem with your computer, don’t panic! There are many basic troubleshooting techniques you can use to fix issues like this. In this lesson, we’ll show you some simple things to try when troubleshooting, as well as how to solve common problems you may encounter.

There are many different things that could cause a problem with your computer.

No matter what’s causing the issue, troubleshooting will always be a process of trial and error—in some cases, you may need to use several different approaches before

you can find a solution; other problems may be easy to fix.

We recommend starting by using the following tips.

Write down your steps: Once you start troubleshooting, you may want to write down each step you take.

This way, you’ll be able to remember exactly what you’ve done and can avoid repeating the same mistakes. If you end up asking other people for help, it will be much easier if they know exactly what you’ve tried already.

Take notes about error messages: If your computer gives you an error message, be sure to write down as much information as possible. You may be able to use this information later to find out if other people are having the same error.

ers from the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology and Bureau of Corrections, as well as indigent senior citizens, remaining senior citizens, remaining indigent population, and uniformed personnel from the police, army, coast guard, and fire service.

Meanwhile, group B consists of teachers, social workers, other BARMM government workers, other essential workers outside health, education, social welfare sectors (e.g. agriculture, food, industry, transportation, tourism, manufacturing, construc-

tion, among others), socio-demographic groups at significantly higher risk (PWDs, Bangsamoro living in high-density areas), overseas Filipino workers, and other remaining workforce.

All remaining Bangsamoro population not included above shall be in the last group.

Abas said the priority groups were based on the framework of the World Health Organization’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE) and that the primary goal is the direct reduction See VACCINE, page 9

What will education like in 20 years?

By MARIA GINA MOPOS Teacher II Claveria Central School

THE COVID-19 pandemci shows us that we cannot take the future of education for granted. By imagining alternative futures for education, we can better think through the outcomes, develop agile and responsive systems and plan for future shocks.

As we begin a new year, it is traditional to take stock of the past in order to look forward, to imagine and plan for a better future. But the truth is that the future likes to surprise us. Schools open for business, teachers using digital technologies to augment, not replace traditional face to face teaching and indeed, even students

hanging out casually in groups - all things we took for granted this time last year: all things that flew out the window in the first months of 2020.

To achieve our vision and prepare our education systems for the future, we have to consider not just the changes that appear most probable but also the ones that we are not expecting.

Imagining alternative futures for education pushes us to think through plausible outcomes and helps agile responsive systems to develop. One thing is clear: participation in formal education continues to expand.

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Capacitating local meat processors in Balingoan through science & technology HEALTH and safety are paramount in this time of the pandemic, when there are numerous cases of health concerns that impede the capacity of people to maintain optimal health and nutrition. This is also emphasized by the Department of Science and Technology - Region 10 (DOST-10), the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), and the Municipality of Balingoan, who heed the call for safe and healthy foods in this time of the COVID-19 crisis.

To upgrade the knowledge and skills on food safety, 11 members of the Balingoan Civil Society Volunteers Association (BCSVA), formerly known as

the Federation of Micro Business Entrepreneur of Balingoan, were trained on the basic principles and guidelines on Food Safety.

This training was conducted on February 4, 2021, at the Conference Hall of the Municipality of Balingoan, Misamis Oriental as support from DOST-10 to the local meat processors through the Community Empowerment through Science and Technology (CEST) Program.

Dr. Meriam B. Mondia, Science Research Specialist II and one of the pioneering members of the Food Safety Team of DOST-10, emphasized the importance of basic food hygiene, particularly sanitation and proper food Balingoan Civil Society Volunteers Association (BCSVA) members attend the Food handling in compliance Safety Training conducted by the Department of Science and Technology – Region 10.

Republic of the Philippines Province of Davao del Sur CITY OF DIGOS OFFICE OF THE CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In Compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public the LEONARDSON Q. DUMAYAS has filed with this Office, a petition for CHANGE OF FIRST NAME (CFN) from “LEONIDEZ” to “LEONARDSON” in the Birth Certificate of LEONIDEZ QUEDANGIN DUMAYAS who was born on February 22, 1995 at GABALDON, NUEVA ECIJA and whose parents are Florendo M. Dumayas Sr. and Marlyne D. Quedangin.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than Janury 10, 2021.

(Sgd) MARISSA C. NEBRADA City Civil Registrar

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Publication Notice R.A. 10172

with the standards of Good Manufacturing Practices.

Dr. Mondia also discussed the basic concepts of the Gender and Development (GAD) Mainstreaming Program, where gender sensitivity and some common GAD issues like gender bias and unequal livelihood opportunities were highlighted. DOST-10 considers it very important to address these by providing equal access to resources and equal opportunities for both men and women through income-generating activi-

CFNCCE-

Date: February 17, 2021

(complete name of petitioner)

(Sgd) JANE F. BARRIENTOS Municipal Civil Registrar

(first name to be change)

(complete name of document owner)

(place of birth)

and TROPIA DELA PEÑA.

(name of mother)

(Sgd) JANE F. BARRIENTOS Municipal Civil Registrar

in the birth

certificate of JENNY LYN PINEDA GONZALES who was born on MARCH 27, 2002 (complete date of birth)

at POLOMOLOK, SOUTH COTABATO and whose parents are

(place of birth)

RUDY TAMARAO GONZALES and SUSAN BUANTE PINEDA.

(name of father)

(name of mother)

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than February 18, 2021.

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(Sgd) JANE F. BARRIENTOS Municipal Civil Registrar

(Sgd) NENITA FLORES ELLIVERA, MPA City Civil Registrar

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R.A. Form No. 10.1

Republic of the Philippines OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR Province: South Cotabato Municipality: Polomolok

MP-CCE-0002-2021 RA 10172

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that SUSAN P. GONZALES has filed with this office, a petition for

(complete name of document owner)

(name of father)

In compliance to Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that RUBIGRACE U. FEDERIS has filed with this Office a petition for change of first name from “EVA FLOR” to “RUBIGRACE” in the birth certificate of RUBIGRACE MOLINA UBAG who was born on June 12, 1960 at Parang, Cotabato and whose parents are CESAR UBAG and FELISA MOLINA.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office.

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

(new first name to be adopted)

(complete date of birth)

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than February 18, 2021.

Publication Notice R.A. 10172

(first name to be change)

in the birth

at Malangas, Zamboanga Del Sur and whose parents are FELIMONCUARTEROS

R.A. Form No. 10.1

“ALFREDO”

(new first name to be adopted)

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change of first name from “JENNY LYN” to “SHANDEE CLAIRE”

to

certificate of AGUSTIN D. CUARTEROS who was born on AUGUST 28, 1964

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Republic of the Philippines OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR Province: South Cotabato Municipality: Polomolok

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that ALFREDO D. CUARTEROS has filed with this office, a petition for change of first name from “AGUSTIN”

(complete name of petitioner)

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office General Santos City

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

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 serve to the public that MAY TRICK M. BAFUL has filed with this office, a petition for correction of the child’s sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the birth certificate of MAY TRICK MORALDA BAFUL who was born on 03 MAY 1992 at POLOMOLOK, SOUTH COTABATO and whose parents are VICTOR BARCIAL BAFUL and LORNA DANTE MORALDA.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than February 26, 2021.

RA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

Republic of the Philippines OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR Province: South Cotabato Municipality: Polomolok

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

ties in the community. The GAD orientation was also essential for the members of BCSVA because it could widen their knowledge on how they could work as a team and not be constrained by any societal and occupational expectations set for men and women.

The BCSVA shared that they were very satisfied with the training because it served as capacity-building for their members and helped them improve their Dr. Meriam B. Mondia, Science Research Specialist II, operations as an organiza- discusses Gender and Development (GAD) with the BCtion. The Municipality of SVA members.

R.A. Form No. 10.1

Republic of the Philippines OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR Province of South Cotabato Municipality of Polomolok

Balingoan, headed by Mayor Aaron Paul S. Unabia, also expressed their gratitude for the science and technology support of DOST-10 through the efforts of DOST Misamis Oriental for the livelihood of the local meat processors in the municipality. He said that “dako usab ang pagpasalamat sa Lokal nga Pangagamhanan sa Balingoan sa DOST ug TESDA.” True to its mandate, DOST-10 continues to capacitate the local entrepreneurs, and ensure that equal opportunities through science, technology, and innovation are within reach for sustainable development amid the pandemic. (Karen Grace A. Lacerna, DOSTMisamis Oriental)

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 NEMCY M. LOPEZ has filed with this office, a petition for correction in the entry of CHILD’S BIRTHDAY from “JUNE 15, 1961” to “APRIL 25, 1961” in the Certificate of Live Birth NEMCY MAGNO who was born on 25 April 1961 at Pikit, Cotabato whose parents are EMMANUEL MAGNO AND NENITA CAMARIOSA.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office.

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(Sgd) NENITA FLORES ELLIVERA, MPA City Civil Registrar

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that MARGIE COHITMINGAO NORCOS-FRIAS has filed with this

(complete name of petitioner)

office, a petition for change of first name from “JERIE”

to

“MARGIE”

(first name to be change) (new first name to be adopted)

in the birth certificate of JERIE COHITMINGAO NORCOS who was born on

(complete name of document owner)

MARCH 27, 2002 at POLOMOLOK, SOUTH COTABATO and whose (complete date of birth)

(place of birth)

parents are CAPISTRANO NORCOS and LEONCIA COHIMINGAO.

(name of father)

(name of mother)

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than February 26, 2021.

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the people to elect the right leaders come 2022 elections that could address the problems of the country today.

“We need strong leaders who could effectively solve the problems like addressing the COVID -19 problem, the West Philippine Sea issue,” Alvarez said during a press conference with the local media Saturday.

Alvarez, 63, said that the WNAL 2022 voters’ advocacy campaign aimed to educate the broadest sector of the society about the election of quality leaders in the future.

He said that he has no plan to run for the national elective post, but is running for local elective post only.

“I still have one term in Congress and I intend to complete my term,” Alvarez said.

He said the WNAL 2022 voter’s advocacy campaign was officially launched last year. (Cris Diaz)

Vaccine... from page 7

of morbidity and mortality, and the maintenance of most critical essential services.

The deputy minister also announced that the BARMM will be receiving the AstraZeneca, Moderna, and Sinovac vaccines from the national government.

“We specifically didn’t request for the Pfizer because it will require -70°C cold storage facility and at the moment we don’t have a warehouse storage with that capacity,” Abas said, adding that MOH can only provide the 2°C to 8°C storage required for the three mentioned

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vaccines.

He also said the MOH is in the process of procuring vaccines, with the P500-million initial allotment of the Bangsamoro Government, to supplement those to be given by the central government in order to ensure that every Bangsamoro will be immunized against the virus.

The MOH has so far identified seven (7) fixed-posts across the region where vaccination will take place– this include Maguindanao Provincial Hospital, Amai Pakpak Medical Center in Lanao del Sur, Sulu Provincial Hospital, Datu Halun Sakilan Hospital in TawiTawi, Lamitan District Hospital in Basilan, Bangsamoro Government Center in Cotabato City, and Police Regional Office-BARMM Regional Health Service.

The ministry is set to release campaign materials on how the public can access accurate and reliable information about the Covid-19 vaccines.

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Collantes, the Archbishop of Manila, who was not keen on DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF REAL ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

This Deed of Extrajudicial Settlement, made and entered into, by and between: We, JUDITH A. LABITAD, of legal age, Filipino and a resident of Bugo, Cagayan de Oro City; And RIZA CONCEPTION L. GALINDO of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Damilag, Manolo Fortich Bukidnon and JUDE A. LABITAD, Filipino, Single and a resident of Damilag, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon. Hereinafter referred to as the HEIRS-SELLER; -AND ELENA T. MARCIAL and NESTOR G. MARCIAL both legal age, married, Filipinos and resident Damilag, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, hereinafter referred to as the BUYER; -WITNESSETH THAT The SELLER are the SURVIVING HEIRS OF JULIO LABITAD, who had died on August 14, 2009, without any will or debts;

The deceased at the time of his death left a property registered under his name more particularly described as follows: TCT No : T-105287 Lot : 1924-B-2, Psd-10-052520 Portion of Portion : 194-B-, Psd-10-051241 Location : Damilag, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao Area : One Thousand One Hundred Eleven (1,111) Square Meters

Is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLMENT OD ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. JUVY IND V. ARUBIO, Notary Public per Doc No. 492; Page No. 102; Book No. 100; Series of 2018.

This instrument is made and entered into by and between: 1.

MELDA G. SISTOSO, of legal age, widow Filipino citizen and a resident of Purok 2, Paitan, Quezon, Bukidnon, Philippines; 2.

CRISTINA S. CALANTOC, of legal age, Married, Filipino citizen and a resident of Purok 6A, Poblacion, Valencia City, Bukidnon, Philippines; 3.

MINDA S. SANTIAGO, of legal age, married, Filipino citizen and a resident of Purok 2, Paitan, Quezon, Bukidnon, Philippines; 4.

C ARMELITA S. POLINAR, of legal age, married, Filipino citizen and a resident of Brgy.

22, Corales Extension, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, represented by: MELDA G. SISTOSO per Special Power of Attorney dated November 5, 2019, Doc No. 96, Page No. 20, Book No. CXIII, Series of 2019, under Notary Public Ramil G. Carreon of Cagayan de Oro City; 5.

MICHEAL JAMES G. SISTOSO, of legal age, single, Filipino citizen and a resident of Purok2, Paitan, Quezon, Bukidnon, Philippines represented by: MELDA G. SISTOSO per Special Power of Attorney dated November 5, 2019, Doc No. 96, Page No. 20, Book No. CXIII, Series of 2019 under Notary Public Ramil G. Carreon of Cagayan de Oro City; 6.

CLEMIE LYN S. MENDOZA, of legal age, widow, Filipino citizen and a resident of Purok 2, Paitan, Quezon, Bukidnon, Philippines; NOW AND HEREIN AFTER CALLED AS THE HEIRS-TRANSFEROR. -and ILUMINADA B. CAMUS, likewise of legal age, married to ESTANISLAO C. CAMUS, Filipino citizen and a resident of Purok 2, Paitan, Quezon, Bukidnon, Philippines, now and herein after called as the TRANSFEREE. WITNESSETH

That the HEIRS-TRANSFEROR are the surviving spouse and legitimate children of the late CLEMENTE J. SISTOSO, who died on December 6, 2018 at Paitan, Quezon, Bukidnon and he died intestate and without any will, any obligations nor liabilities whatsoever leaving to the herein heirs the herein below described parcel of land, to wit: KATIBAYAN NG ORIHINAL NA TITULO BLG. CARP2014000901 “A PARCEL OF LAND, Lot No. 2865, Pls-39, located at Paitan, Quezon, Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY NINE (799) square meters, more or less.”

That ever since the death of CLEMENTE J. SISTOSO the herein heirs possessed and enjoyed the above-described parcel of land in common being the co-owners thereof.

Is the subject of DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF REAL ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF RIGTHS, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. CECILIO CHITO R. TANCINCO, Notary Public per Doc No. 486; Page No. 99; Book No. CCCVXXXIX; Series of 2020.

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DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE Notice is hereby given that the estate of the deceased Crisostomo R. Simacas who died on November 28, 2021 at SPMC, left the following properties, to wit: (Short Description) a.

Bank account , is the subject of DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE among to the legitimate surviving heirs, by means of Public Documents, Before ATTY. MICHELLE O. ORPILLA, Notary Public, in as per Doc. No. 495; Page No. 100; Book No. 14; Series of 2021.

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EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

vaccination. Eventually, Balmis inoculated 20,000 inhabitants in Manila and environs. Balmis’ assistants later proceeded to Misamis and Zamboanga. From Manila, Balmis brought Filipino orphans to Macau and Canton for a similar inoculation exercise.

A bronze monument of Carlos IV, in front of the Manila Cathedral in Intramuros, and a historical marker at the Research Institute of Tropical Medicine commemorate the Balmis vaccination expedition.

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will adopt this for the final process during the real McCoy vaccination come March 2021,” Chan stressed.

Currently, the NMMC has a total of 1,700 healthcare personnel and 1,000 of whom signified to avail themselves of the vaccination program against COVID-19.

Gamolo and Chan hope that the remaining 700 personnel

would allow themselves to be inoculated. (JAKA/PIA10)

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“Magbuhi ba kaha sila’g manok, pato, kanding, baka. Let us face reality nga mao ni karon ang nahitabo ug wala pa ta nahibalo kung kanus-a nato ni ma-contain.

Para sad dili masayang ilang investment. Ang sitwasyon karon is total lockdown gyud, walay movement sa matag barangay karon infested sa ASF,” Acac said.

“We will find alternative ways para at least mahatagan nato sila’g alternatibong panginabuhian amidst the ASF crisis. Hopefully dili na ni mag spread sa ubang barangay by following the strict guidelines against it,” added Pascual.

Meanwhile, the “negative” barangays are empowered to take action and strictly employ the necessary protocols against the virus by establishing their own Animal Quarantine Checkpoints in every borders of their jurisdic-

tions.

Pursuant to Executive Order No. 019-2021 signed and issued

by City Mayor Oscar S. Moreno on February 18, 2021, these EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS

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barangays can exercise the functions required by the DA, Acac pointed out. (SP/JAOclarit) EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS WITH SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY

That the late LEONARDO M. VERANO who died intestate on August 29, 2001 at Northern Mindanao Medical Center (NMMC), Cagayan de Oro City, the deceased at the time of his death left a parcel of land with Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-49537 situated in the Barrio of Bonbon, Municipality of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of TWO HUNDRED FORTY SIX (246) SQUARE METERS, more or less, and has been the subject of an EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS, filed by the heirs of LEONARDO M. VERANO, per DOC #457; PAGE #92; BOOK #118; Series of 2020 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. CHESTER C. CASTAÑOS.

Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late MILAGROSO L. ALLAWAN who died on March 23, 2019 at Digos Doctor’s Hospital, Digos City, left a certain property situated at Palili, Padada, Davao del Sur known as Lot No. 5612-c-4-Psd -11-003987 consisting of EIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWENTY (8,920) square meters, more or less, covered

by Transfer of Certificate of Title No. T-10541; is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS WITH SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY among to the legitimate surviving heirs, by means of Public Documents executed on 23rd day of April 2019 at Digos City, Philippines, Before ATTY. GENEVIEVE F. BaSILIO, Notary Public, in as per Doc. No. 435; Page No. 87; Book No. 135; Series of 2019.

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Ayala group provides relief for families affected by Taal seismic activity

A Brigada ng Ayala learning and hygiene kit is being handed over to a parent staying in one of the evacuation centers. The kit will be used to support her child’s learning during this time.

Manila Water Foundation provided 500 units of 5-liter bottles of drinking water for use of the evacuees and Globe Telecom set up “Dyip Sagip” stations to provide free calls, charging, and Internet connectivity.

THE Ayala group of companies immediately mobilized resources to assist families affected by Taal Volcano’s seismic activity.

Through Ayala Foundation, the Ayala group provided food and non-food items for families staying in three evacuation centers in Talisay, Batangas on February 17 and 18.

According to the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office of Batangas, 406 families or 2,030 individuals living on Taal Volcano Island (called “Pulo” by locals) were brought to evacuation centers in barangays Tumaway, Poblacion, and Aya. Among the items distributed were canned good and instant noodles, toys and clothing, and 5,000 protective face masks. Five hundred washable Magiting Face Masks, produced by Ayala Foundation as part of its Maging Magiting advocacy for nationalism, were also distributed.

Manila Water Foundation and Globe Telecom also provided support for displaced families. For its part, Manila

Water Foundation brought 500 units of 5-gallon water bottles, while Globe set up “Dyip Sagip” stations, providing “libreng tawag,” phone charging, and WiFi connectivity in evacuation areas.

Since the eruption of Taal Volcano in January 2020, the Ayala group has been providing much needed help for affected communities. As much as PhP11.4 million was mobilized to provide immediate relief for 4,000 families or 20,000 individuals. Part of the support was the distribution of 10 Kia 2500 Vans from AC Motors. These vans continue to be used by the recipient communities for relief and other public service activities.

Batangas was also one of the areas served by the Ayala group’s nationwide Brigada ng Ayala initiative, which supports public school teachers and students as they adapt to the new normal of education.

In Batangas alone, Brigada ng Ayala covered 78 public schools, providing e-learning kits for 1,740 teachers and “Ayala EduCare” learning and hygiene kits for 9,417 students. To date, Brigada ng Ayala has expanded its reach nationwide, reaching

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Food and non-food items were distributed to 406 families staying in evacuation sites in three barangays in Talisay, Batangas.

One of the Kia 2500 vans donated by AC Motors is being used by local Batangas communities for relief and public service initiatives.

258 schools and serving 5,649 teachers and 21,123 students.

The Ayala group also provided food assistance for 2,000 families from Batangas communities affected by the onslaught of Typhoon Rolly in November 2020.

As Taal’s seismic activity

continues, the Ayala group regularly coordinates with the office of Batangas Governor Hermilando Mandanas, as well as with the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office and the Association of Barangay Captains.

that kind of power. Nobita is a character that has the power to make people relate to him, besides, I made this work while thinking about my parents and grandmother, so I think a lot of people can relate to their own stories as well. I hope they will think of their parents and family.”

Catch Stand by Me Doraemon 2 at the SM CDO Downtown Premier Cinemas starting this Friday, February 26. You may call 09055894234 for bookings or you may also check http:// www.facebook.com/SMCinemaCDODowntown/ for the latest updates.

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by Me Doraemon 2 this February in commemoration of Doraemon’s 50th anniversary.

Stand by Me Doraemon was released in 2014, engulfing all of Japan in excitement. The incredible first Doraemon movie to use 3DCG animation and have a touching story that made even adults cry became phenomenal, with the box office revenue exceeding 8.38 billion yen.

This year, the sequel will finally be released in collaboration with director Ryuichi Yagi and screenwriter / codirector Takashi Yamazaki.

The film is based on Memories of Grandma, which is widely known as a masterpiece in the original story.

“My hope for people who’ll watch the movie is that they can remember the milestones in their life, just like me.

Stand by Me Doraemon 2 depicts such occasions that all generations who know Doraemon can sympathize with” says Director Yagi.

“When people see themselves and their families in the activities of the characters, I think they are moved,” says Director Yamazaki. “The original Doraemon work has

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their talents, and for them to continue finding joy in singing and cooking. Truly, ‘Sarap Pala Magluto’,” ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation Inc. Marketing & Donor Relations Head Paul Vincent Mercado said.

The finale will be hosted by comedian Wacky Kiray and the ‘Crystal Voice of Asia’ singer Sheryn Regis. After the grand finals, a season finale episode will air on March 6 with special performances and more surprises for the viewers.

The final three episodes of Phoenix SUPER LPG’s Kalderoke will be aired on the Kapamilya Channel at 8:30 AM, and will be replayed on Phoenix SUPER LPG’s official Facebook page at 8:00 PM. Launched in July 2020 and cocreated by ABS-CBN Foundation, Phoenix SUPER LPG Kalderoke was launched as part of the brand’s ‘Sarap Pala Magluto’ campaign, which aims to remind the public that cooking is an enjoyable task rather than a chore. The Filipinos’ affinity for food and for videoke parties are the rationale behind the competition.

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transported to the market centers in the province.

Inaugurated on Tuesday (February 16) ,the bridge funded by the government of France of which steel materials are the same used in the famous Eiffel Tower in Paris is a project by the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) under the “Tulay ng Pangulo para sa Kaunlarang Pang Agraryo” or the President’s Bridge Program.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Unified Project Management Office-Bridge Management Cluster implemented the construction of the infrastructure project with a lifespan of minimum of 50 years.

Leomides Villareal, DAR Caraga Regional Director, the Panagangan Brodge is among the more than 100 President’s Bridge Program left unattended since 2008 even as materials from France were already shipped to the country prompting President Rodrigo Duterter to order the DAR secretary to pursue the projects when he assumed office in 2016.

Villareal said the Philippine government takes 20 percent share of the funding of the President Bridge Program projects throughout the country.

Jamil Amatonding Jr., Provincial Agrarian Reform Program Officer II, said the Panagangan Bridge is among the five President Bridge Program projects in Agusan del Sur. At least 2,177 Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries in this town will benefit from the newly-built bridge while another 8,084 other farmers in the neighboring barangays of Panagangan,Halapitan,,Bataan, Langgasian and San Patricio can now easily access in transporting their products to the market centers.

Panagangan Bridge is a double lane modular steel bridge with a total length of 22.80 linear meters.

George Deloy, an Agararian Reform Beneficiary and village councilman in Panagangan, said the accessibility of the bridge will end the hardships farmers have been experiencing in many years in bringing their produce to the town center.

He said farmers in these five neighboring villages are mostly growing bananas, corn, cacao and the abundancy of Falcatta tree farms.

Lily Empleyo, Barangay Chairman in Panagangan, said the old wooden bridges they built in the past is in the lower portion of the river that they will be washed away by strong water currents during floodings.

She said the new steel bridge is a realization of a long dream of the residents that even the, Sta. Ines Melale Logging Company which has been operating in the neighboring villages for 58 years had never built the bridge.

Tirso Gomez, Municipal Administrator, said the newly-built bridge is important since Barangay Panagangan is situated at the

crossroads of the neighboring farming villages that this may now entice businesses to establish in this interior village.

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quarry operators will be served a cease and desist order by Acting Security Chief Officer Col. Pedrito Daquipil (Ret.) upon La Viña’s instruction. La Viña also ordered to restrict the access of all five quarry operators to PHIVIDEC roads going to the quarry sites.

The plan to close the quarry operations is based on the conduct of a thorough intelligence work that La Viña ordered just weeks after he was appointed PHIVIDEC Administrator by President Rodigo Duterte.

La Viña said that he is afraid of the possible consequence to the people when a landslide occurs during heavy rains due to increased erosion on the river bank caused by the quarry operations.

The problem dates back to the 1990’s but was not resolved. This is why Administrator La Viña is taking direct action.

Ac c ordi ng to L a Vi ña , PHIVIDEC could be blamed in the future if this problem is not directly addressed now.

La Viña wants to ensure that the lives of the people living along the coast, especially the poor, are not jeopardized and to avert a Sendong-like tragedy in Tagoloan.

When Typhoon Sendong hit Cagayan de Oro in 2011, the disaster claimed about 2,000 lives and caused billions-worth of economic damages.

Based on a 2019 survey, it was found out that PHIVIDEC has already lost 70 hectares of its 3,000-hectare from years of quarry operations in its area.

The sand along the banks of the river within the PHIVIDEC estate has been hugely depleted due to bank eroslon.

La Viña is deeply concerned that th e plants inside PHIVIDEC will be in danger if the quarry operations continue.

La Viña also raise an alarm on the destruction and the damages to the environment because of over-quarrying.

With this, La Viña urged local government units including the relevant the Provincial Government to cooperate in his desire to agencies and protect the people against any kind of disaster such as flooding and cooperate in his desire to landslides, of disaster such as flooding and Under Presidential Decree No. 538, PHIVIDEC has the right to close the quarry, especially when the operation takes place right inside its property.

According to its Legal Department, PHIVIDEC Industrial Authority has the power to shut down the illegal quarry operations within the 3,000-hectare estate on the following grounds: First, not a single operator has been issued a permit to operate by PHIVIDEC. Second, the LGUs failed to obtain a Certificate of No Objection from PHIVIDEC before issuing permits.

Third, even if the permit issued is valid, the operator still violates the agreement stipulated such as quarrying beyond the 1-meter limit issued by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

La Viña added that in any city, over-quarrying results to flooding.

Floods also exacerbated by uncollected garbage and clogged drainages. Floods also disrupt traffic

Mon-Tue, February 22-23, 2021 flow and interrupt personal travel and business operations.

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Joint Program on Human Rights, which is the first-ever between the UN and a Member State,” Andanar said in a press statement.

He made the remarks after the Philippines completed the first of UNJP activities through the holding of a human rights summit led by the Department of Justice (DOJ) in December 2020.

The summit, Andanar said, served as a platform for “earnest and intelligent” discourse and for advancing partnerships among various stakeholders on civil and political, economic, social, and cultural rights.

“The government is pleased with the steady progress in the work of the UNJP,” he said.

There have been consultations on a joint program between the UNRC and UN agencies and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and DOJ. The DFA and DOJ, along with other Philippine agencies, have proposed the elements of a multi-year joint program based on priorities of the government to strengthen various technical aspects of the country’s rule of law, accountability, and human rights mechanisms.

The joint program under consideration would mainstream human rights in the cooperation between the Philippines and the UN, as well as strengthen synergies in cooperative efforts to advance human rights side by side with the country’s determined pursuit of sustainable development goals.

‘Best conditions’ Andanar said the UNJP marks the newest milestone in the long history of the Philippines’ successful and productive engagement with the UN, regional and bilateral partners on the issue of human rights.

“The UNJP is not an end to itself, but a pathway among many, in the dynamic and spirited national process to address gaps and further elevate institutional processes and mechanisms for human rights, rule of law, and accountability up to par with the highest standards,” he added.

Andanar said the government’s resolve is to pursue the “best conditions” to ensure the success of the joint program on human rights.

“The government endeavors to create the best conditions for the UNJP to flourish, so that it can meaningfully support the good governance agenda and the goals to uplift the welfare, promote the dignity, and protect the rights of the Filipino people,” he said.

Citing President Rodrigo Duterte’s remarks before the UN General Assembly on Sept. 22, 2020, Andanar said the Philippines sought an open dialogue and constructive engagement in human rights.

‘Sincere, constructive’ partnership Andanar said active and inclusive collaboration between and among government agencies, the UNRC, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR), and relevant civil society organizations has made the “shape and substance of UNJP become clearer over the last months.”

“The government is strongly

committed to pursue an open, sincere, and constructive partnership with the UN on the UNJP, which is welcomed as a new model for positive multilateralism that bears witness to the new energy of the reformed UN development system,” he said.

Andanar ensured that the government, together with the UNRC, would provide regular updates on the UNJP. He gave the assurance following the joint endorsement of key areas, projects, outputs, and outcomes of the joint program made on Nov. 27, 2020 by Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr., Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra, UNRC Gustavo Gonzalez, CHR Chairperson Jose Luis Martin Gascon, and other representatives of public agencies.

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dialysis, and a children’s hospital.

The Northeastern Misamis General Hospital is level two 100-bed capacity health care facility located in Barangay Looc, Villanueva, just a few meters from the municipal hall.

Uy-Mendez said the general hospital will decongest the overcrowded DOH-operated Northern Mindanao Medical Center that will serve mostly people from the province’s eastern area.

She said the health care facility has now become a necessity for Villanueva, a second-class town being touted as Misamis Oriental’s industrial capital, due to the rising population and the establishment of industries in the municipality.

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A huge portion of the economic zone being managed by the Phividec Industrial Authority is based in Villanueva.

Villanueva is home to the Phil. Sinter Corp., two coal-fired power plants, steel factories, a beverage manufacturer, and other large-scale industries.

“We must be prepared to serve the public with the best medical care. What is the use of our vibrant economy that provides jobs to our people and infrastructure projects if our people do not have access to the health care services?

A public hospital is a response to that need,” Uy-Mendez said.

She said construction will start soon and is expected to be finished sometime this year.

Sen. Christopher Lawrence Go, the chairman on health in the Senate, said his committee has supported the putting up of a hospital in Villanueva.

Go, the groundbreaking’s guest of honor, said the facility will also have a Malasakit Center, a one-stop shop for patients seeking assistance from concerned government agencies such as PhilHealth and the social welfare department.

For her part, Rep. Juliette Uy, of the 2nd District of Misamis Oriental, said she has been advocating for the putting of a hospital since 2014.

Republic of the Philippines Province of Davao del Sur CITY OF DIGOS

Republic of the Philippines Province Davao del Sur Municipality of Santa Cruz

OFFICE OF THE CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR

OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

In Compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that KRISTIN LOU A. LEONIDAS has filed with this Office, a petition for CHANGE OF FIRST NAME (CFN) from “KRISTINE LOVE” to “KRISTINE LOU” in the Birth Certificate of KRISTIN LOVE ABELLANOSA LEONIDAS who was born on December 31, 1995 at DDHI, Digos Davao del Sur and whose parents are Cesar L. Leonidas and Lucy G. Abellanosa.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than March 01, 2021

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that JAVEY G. SALIP has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in the child’s sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JAVEY GALANZA SALIP at Baruring, Sibulan, Santa Cruz, Davao del Sur and whose parents are JAIME, SR. SALIP and NENITA GALANZA.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 5th day of March 2021.

(Sgd) MARIO M. TIZON Municipal Civil Registrar

(Sgd) MARISSA C. NEBRADA City Civil Registrar

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

IN RE; JOINT PETITION TO APPROVED AND CIVIL CASE NO.2020-012 AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES OF GLENN A. SILVOZA AND AMAILIA C. ALIMA-SILVOZA,

IN RE; JOINT PETITION TO APPROVED AND AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES OF ROMMEL B. ABRAHAM AND ALLEN R.ALCOPRA-ABRAHAM,

GLENN A.SILVOZA AND AMALIA C. ALIMA-SILVOZA, Petitioners.

X-----------------------------------------------/ ORDER

ROMMEL B. ABRAHAM AND ALLEN R.ALCOPRA-ABRAHAM, Petitioners.

X-----------------------------------------------/ ORDER

Before this court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others.

That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on FEBRUARY 8, 2006 AT LINAMON, LANAO DEL NORTE both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal process relative to this case at their residents at BLOCK 29 LOT 6, TINAGO BEL AIR SUBDIVISION, BURUUN, ILIGAN CITY Respectively;

That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for IVER (5) years now, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since there separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on FEB 8, 2006, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them has already been diligently employed but all proved futile.

WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on MARCH 5, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners.

SO ORDERED

Iligan City, Philippines, this 4RTH DAY of FEB, 2021

Before this court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others.

That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on JUNE 23, 2009 LINAMON, ILIGAN CITY both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal process relative to this case at their residents at BACOLOD, LANAO DEL NORTE and SUAREZ, ILIGAN CITY Respectively;

That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for TEN (10) years now, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since there separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on JUNE 23, 2009, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them has already been diligently employed but all proved futile.

WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on MARCH 1, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners.

SO ORDERED

Iligan City, Philippines, this 3rd DAY of FEBRUARY, 2020

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CIVIL CASE NO.2020-011

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Two best Pinoy singing cooks to battle for Phoenix SUPER LPG’s Kalderoke grand finals

THE awaited two-part grand finale of the Phoenix SUPER LPG Kalderoke competition is happening starting this weekend, February 20 and 27 on the Kapamilya Channel, featuring the country’s top two singing cooks who have bested 14 other contenders.

Grand finalists Nazer Salcedo and Princess Virtudazo will compete in a three-round battle for the Php 100,000 cash prize. The grand finals competition will feature a duet round for a rice dish, a round for cooking their opponent’s recipe, and a cook-off for the crown with their best song and recipe.

“We are very excited to finally crown the winner of Kalderoke after the exciting weekly singing and cooking battles among our talented singing cooks nationwide.

This competition not only showcased the Filipinos’ love for both singing and cooking, but also promoted how

cooking can be a fun activity that everyone can enjoy and safely do, especially nowadays when most of us stay home longer,” Phoenix’s Integrated Marketing and Strategies Vice President Celina Matias said. “Both singing and cooking can mean so much to different people as our two finalists have shown,” she added.

Salcedo, a vegetarian and classical singer from Iloilo City, is one of the top tenor singers in the Philippines. Kalderoke became his avenue to overcome his depression as it allowed him to do two of his most favorite activities--singing and cooking. Virtudazo, on the other hand, is a cancer survivor and kundiman singer from Metro Manila.

She was the 2015 champion in the Opera Division, and a gold medalist for the Broadway and Open Categories of the World Championship of Performing Arts.

The two performers will

face off to impress Popstar Royalty and Phoenix SUPER LPG brand ambassadress Sarah Geronimo who will be the special judge during the grand finals. She will be joined by celebrity chef Rolando ‘Chef Lau’ Laudico; actress, comedian, and singer Tuesday Vargas; Star Music composer and songwriter Jonathan Manalo; and Phoenix’s Integrated Marketing and Strategies Vice President Celina Matias.

“We would like to thank the contestants and our viewers for supporting Kalderoke, a successful collaboration between Phoenix SUPER LPG and ABS-CBN Foundation, Inc. Aside from providing entertainment, amazing cooking recipes and tips, it gave Filipino families another weekend habit while staying safe at home. We hope that we have inspired and encouraged our Kapamilyas in showcasing Singing cooks Nazer Salcedo and Princess Virtudazo battle it out one last time on the See BATTLE, page 11

grand finale of Phoenix SUPER LPG Kalderoke this weekend at the Kapamilya Channel.