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MisOr prepares for COVID-19 vax rollout
MISAMIS ORIENTAL -- In preparation of the national government’s coronavirus disease (COVID)-19 vaccination program, the Misamis Oriental Provincial Health Office (PHO) alongside the Provincial Disaster R isk Re duction Management Office (PDRRMO) and Department of Health (DOH)-10 held an Immunization Drill at the Provincial Capitol, February 19, to iron out and identify specific roles of its personnel and key areas of improvement for the upcoming vaccination rollout. “The system that we made is far from perfect, and we are hoping that those who are watching with us today in any way will be able to suggest where we are able to improve our operation, we are willing to listen, COVID-19 is not only a problem for Misamis Oriental, it is a problem for the country, and even the whole world,” Governor
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Yevgeny Vicente “Bambi” Emano shared. With the goal of administering 18,000 doses of the vaccine in five to seven days after acquisition, the drill underscored preparations for the efficient distribution of the vaccine towards the province’s 23 municipalities and two cities. In the drill, the PHO personnel under the assessment and observation of the DOH-10, demonstrated proper guidelines and step by step protocols for the simultaneous operations on the arrival and distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine among clients who have appointment cards. As key observers and assessors, the DOH-10 also tested the PHO by doling out potential scenarios such as clients experiencing sideeffects from the vaccine to discern how the PHO will handle the situation, leaving no stone unturned. With the goal of administering 18,000 doses of the vaccine in five to seven days after acquisition, the drill under “For today’s simulation scored preparations for the efficient distribution of the vaccine towards the province’s 23 municipalities and two See PREPARES, page 23
cities. (VPSB/PIA10)
Davao City may also receive Novavax vaccines By ANTONIO L. COLINA IV MindaNews
DAVAO CITY -- Davao City Health Office (CHO) acting head Dr. Ashley Lopez revealed on Wednesday that the local government may also receive a supply of coro-
navirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines manufactured by the US-based Novavax Inc. and Serum Institute of India. In his program over Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR 87.5), Lopez said that no less than Secretary
Carlito G. Galvez Jr., chief implementer of the National Task Force Against COVID-19, told him during the Coordinated Operations to Defeat Epidemic (C.O.D.E.) Team visit at
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Pacquiao visits birthplace, reminisces hard life
FOR the first time since his family quietly left his birthplace in the rural town of Kibawe, Bukidnon to try their luck in the city, Senator Manny Pacquiao has returned in a grand homecoming that allowed him to share not only the fruits of his success but his story of hardships that molded him to greatness. Kibawe municipal hall, Mayor Reynaldo “Jimboy Tebontu” S. Ang Rabanes Bukidnon third district Rep. Manuel “Manoy” Zubiri announces before members of the said they invited Senator Pacquiao to Sen. Manny Pacquiao receives from Magsaymunicipal council of Kibawe that he will run for governor in the 2022 election. Seated Kibawe to give tribute not only for his say barangay chairman Rodolfo Capuyan his at left is Manolo Fortich Mayor Clive Quiño who is expected to be his running mate extra-ordinary achievements in boxing original birth certificate. Looking on is Kibawe, as vice governor. Looking on are Vice Gov. Rogelio Quiño and Kibawe Vice Mayor Raymundo Batao. PHOTO BY MARK FRANCISCO
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Bukidnon Mayor Reynaldo Ang Rabanes. PHOTO BY MARK FRANCISCO
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Lake Lanao remains pristine, study says By GERALDINE BULAON-DUCUSIN
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MARAWI CITY, Feb. 23 - “Our Lake Lanao from all sampling sites is still pristine; our water is still clean.” This was disclosed by Fema M. Abamo, Ph.D., a professor of Mindanao State University in Marawi City, during her webinar presentation for the regional basic research caravan for Bicol, as conducted by the Department of Science and Technology-National Research Council of the Philippines (DOST-NRCP). The water quality of Lake Lanao in five sampling sites namely Marawi City, Ramain, Balindong, Taraka, and Binidayan was monitored for two years by using the abundance of one-celled protozoan ciliates as bio-indicators of organic pollution. The highest ciliate abundance was observed in the littoral zone of Balindong at 0.0061cells/ mL during the dry season. The previous study of Beaver and Crisman (1989) categorized lakes as ultraoligotrophic when their ciliate abundance is equal to or lower than 2.4cells/ mL; Lake Lanao, therefore, is ultra-oligotrophic having ciliate abundance below the set range in all sampling sites. Such lake category has very low nutrients, scarce growth of plants and algae, and high dissolved oxygen indicative of a clean, healthy, Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar paid good water quality and not a courtesy call on Zamboanga del Sur Governor Victor Yu, where they also sat for a organically polluted lake.
Zambo Sur creates vaccine task force
MANILA - In line with the country’s preparation for the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination program, the provincial government of Zamboanga del Sur has initiated the creation of a Provincial Vaccine Task Force that will spearhead the management of the program. In an interview, Governor Victor Yu said that this will include the campaign on communicating and informing its constituents about the vaccines to be used. “The province of Zamboanga del Sur has created the team Provincial Vaccine Task Force which is
headed by me, and there will be five to six teams that will be tasked to monitor. Others will be given other assignments, including the information campaign and supervision in cities and municipalities,” he said during the Network Briefing News with Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar. He also bared that the local heads of the province are ready to get inoculated first to assure the public that it is safe. “To encourage the public to get vaccinated, us leaders See CREATES, page 21
taped interview for the Network Briefing News on February 15, 2021.
DavNor town flood-victims receive package of assistance DAVAO DEL NORTE, Feb. 23 (PIA) -- Families of flood-victims in the Municipality of Sto Tomas in Davao del Norte are assured of packages of assistance from the Office of Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go. Senator Go personally met some of the flood-affected families last Saturday and pronounced that not only them but the rest will also be receiving a packages of assistance from his office and from offices of government line agencies. Joining his team dur-
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Sen. Bong Go (holding papers) attends to a flood victim during his visit to Sto. Tomas town.
ing his visit were regional and national officials from the departments of Social Welfare and Development, Trade and Industry, Agriculture, Health, Labor and Employment and from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority. His attention was called by the number of victims that a localized thunderstorm had affected due to massive flooding early morning of February 15. Per information from the Municipal Information Office (MIO), such flood occurrence affected a total of 6,545 families residing in barangays of New Katipunan, Kinamayan, San Miguel, San Jose, Tibal-og, Kimamon, San Vicente, Pantaron, Lunga-
og, Salvacion. During the ceremonial turnover of assistance over the weekend, Go had an audience with flood-affected residents of Barangay Katipunan and handed over grocery packs, lunch, vitamis, facemask and face-shield. He also had 20 units of sports bicycle for raffling off and units of computer tablets. He joined ceremonial turnover of sports shoes for three flood-affected women and for three men. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) assured flood victims of “Pangkabuhayan at Pagbangon Livelihood Program” financial assistance for them to start up their micro businesses same with the Department of Social Welfare and See RECEIVE, page 21
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OWWA-10 to aid 2 OFW groups in Camiguin AgNor LGUs to get P1-M Covid-19 vaccination aid By ALEXANDER LOPEZ
BUTUAN CITY – The Agusan del Norte provincial government is set to provide financial support to the 11 local government units (LGUs) in line with their respective coronavirus disease (Covid-19) vaccination programs. In a statement Tuesday, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Agusan del Norte (SP-ADN) said it has already approved a measure--certified as urgent by Gov. Dale B. Corvera--to give PHP1 million aid to each of the LGUs to strengthen further their Covid-19 vaccination program. “Governor Corvera wrote
the SP-ADN on Feb. 10 requesting for authority to enter into a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the LGUs for the PHP1 million financial support,” the SP-ADN said. The SP-ADN said the financial support would be sourced from the province’s Supplemental Annual Investment Program for 2021. Agusan del Norte covers 10 municipalities and Cabadbaran City. As of Tuesday, the Department of Health in the Caraga Region said that a total of 644 Covid-19 cases are already recorded in the province since the pandemic The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA)-10 orients the Balik Pinay OFW See GET, page 9
Catarman in Catarman on DOLE-OWWA Tulong Puso Program. (OWWA 10)
BOC Davao preps for ISO 9001:2015 Audit THE Bureau of Customs (BOC), Port of Davao underwent an orientation for ISO 9001:2015 on February 18, 2021 as part of its ongoing preparation for the upcoming ISO audit on the second week of March 2021. This is part of the Commissioner’s 10-point priority program to make all Collection District Offices ISO certified. The orientation was fa-
cilitated by the Chief of the Customer Care Center (Port of Manila), Mr. Joel Espejo, where he briefed the members of the Port of Davao ISO team led by BOC Davao District Collector Atty. Erastus Sandino B. Austria. The topics discussed during the briefing were the phases of ISO Certification and the guidelines on the document preparation. These will be vital in the
preparation for the ISO certification wherein the Port will identify the processes and services that will qualify for ISO certification. The Port has long been implementing ICT projects such as the creation of its Customer Care Center (CCC) and the implementation of the Electronic Tracking of Containerized Cargoes (E-TRACC) among See PREPS, page 9
C A M I G U I N , Fe b. 2 4 (PIA)—The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA)-10 oriented two overseas Filipino workers (OFW) groups in Camiguin on the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)OWWA Tulong Puso Program that aims to provide livelihood assistance to OFW organizations. The Balik Pinay OFW Catarman in Catarman and Kabayan OFW Association in Mambajao were asked to submit their requirements to OWWA Regional Office for consolidation and for review of the Regional Review Committee. “ The DOLE-OWWA Tulong Puso Program is a one-time livelihood financial grant that supports the proposed business plan for both start-up and expansion of OFW groups, duly recognized by the Department of Labor and Employment, Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) or the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC),” OWWA-10 Regional Director Petrona Bergado said. D u r i ng t h e i r v i s it , OWWA-10 provided individual livelihood starter kits to the DOLE registered OFW group based in Catarman. About 15 officers and members attended the said orientation. DOLE-OWWA Tulong See AID, page 9
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ECONOMIC recovery is a long way to go, and normalcy could not immediately be attained worldwide. This was announced by the United Nations as health experts continue burning their candles where to strike a breakthrough to stop this pandemic. A safe and effective vaccine is believed the only tool that can return the world to a sense of normalcy to save millions of lives and get back to life the suspended economic activity of almost all countries worldwide. Having said that, what we need right now is an ambitious effort to ensure that concerned stakeholders shall operate through a harmonized, integrated, and
leveraged approach of mass producing that branded vaccines from Germany, the US and China. The distribution mechanisms of vaccines are noted to come in very slow and hampered by high expectations. And what do we have for now is a China-made Sinovac. The rest of the high -powered vaccines like Pfizer and AstraZeneca are reserved for dollar-rich countries. The reported delay of vaccine transactions as acknowledged by our Vaccine Czar has somehow created a daunting burden e.g. the lack of resources, sufficient guidance and support to
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handle such situation. An urgent speed is needed therefore for the universal deployment of such vaccines. This would put an end to the onslaught brought about by Covid-19 pandemic. Meantime, in the absence of that treatment, lockdowns continue — social distancing, wearing of masks and face shields, and stay at home directives remain as the new normal. (ruffy44_ph2000@yahoo. com)
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WHF: More productive, healthier ALMOST 12 months of the pandemic. Almost 12 months of the work-fromhome (WFH) arrangement. Employees who are into this setup are lucky that they get to keep their jobs while millions of Filipinos have lost their jobs amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. They’re even luckier that they don’t have to go out and be exposed to the virus to do their jobs. Unlike our front-liners who have to go out on a daily basis and risk getting the virus in order to perform their jobs. These workers from home are blessed to have been provided by their companies with the facilities and platforms to do their daily tasks in the comfort of their homes. Almost 12 months of this arrangement, how are our workers from home? While most employees have adapted and adjusted to the WFH setup, still we have a big chunk of our workforce who is overwhelmed by this new normal. I hear stories of employees breaking down to tears or being grumpy due to non-stop zoom meetings. Or employees suffering from back pains and migraines also due to virtual meetings one after the other, at times from 7 am to 7 pm. Is it due to pressure or mere fatigue? For most, the line separating home and work is almost nil. It is truly understandable why some bosses structure their virtual meetings in a way where “CR break” is the only break! With employees working remotely, away from their watch, t is expected that bosses had to make sure that their employees are really working and productive during their designated office hours. Under the new normal, engaging them in virtual meetings or
conference calls is the best way to see and supervise them. In the company of my friend, one of their Key Performance Indicators is the number of hours spent in virtual meetings. But while the intention is to make employees productive under the WFH setup, bosses and employees themselves have to be mindful that when not managed properly, this can affect the mental health of the employees, which can adversely impact their productivity. Let’s not overwhelm them to the point of counterproductivity. The bosses and the employees should work handin-hand to still create a work-life and a home life balance. Observe work hours. Personally, I don’t count the work hours I put in a day. The people I worked with know that I usually come to the office very early and leave the office late. But that’s me. While this is my work discipline, I don’t impose this on the people around me. For as long as they render their required work hours, anything beyond is extra from their end. I take note of that and appreciate it. There has to be an important reason why a meeting will be called at 7 am or 12 noon or 7 pm. But this should not be a regular thing. I know of some friends who had to attend regular virtual meetings during lunch or dinner time because this is the available time of the boss. We were not usually doing this when we were still reporting to the office. Only because the virtual meeting is convenient, let’s not overlook the fact that our workers from home also need to have the lunch break and definitely dinner
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time with their family. Let’s observe and respect each other’s time. Put a space between meetings. If you are the one setting the meeting, consider putting a space or short break between meetings. This will not only allow you to prepare for your next meeting but will also give you the chance to do some stretching. The few times I join zoom meetings, I already feel the toll on my back after just a few hours. I can just imagine what 8 hours of continuous zoom meetings can do on one’s body. No wonder more are developing disc problems and related headaches. Time management is necessary. Set up your own work area To maintain that line between work and home, you need to create that work atmosphere. You don’t need a room for your work area. If you can have one that’s good! But having even that small corner or your own table in your home will do. As you spend most of your waking hours in your work area, it has to be as functional and as comfortable. Invest in the right chair. I know one company that allowed their employees to take home their office ergonomic chairs for their health and comfort. I also strongly suggest that you dress up as if you’re going to the office. You feel the way you are dressed. Having your own work area and being in your work clothes will allow you to step into your workspace and have that work vibes and mindset. This will also See PRODUCTIVE, page 23
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Pascual wants stiff penalties imposed vs violators of anti-ASF measures
THE dreaded African Swine Fever (ASF) is not only scary but also a threat to the food security of the city. This was pointed out by Councilor Jay R. Pascual on Monday’s regular session presided over by Vice Mayor Raineir Joaquin V. Uy as he delivered his special report on the matter. He said as the virus is now present in the city, a total of 432 swines in Barangay Mambuaya, while another 555 heads in San Simon were depopulated. Another batch of hogs totaling to 137, 76 and 69 were also depopulated in barangays Baikingon, Macasandig and Agusan, respectively, the councilor further reported. The eventuality has caused panic to hog raisers as they resorted to violating the regulations and guidelines for transporting their livestock. “People are already panicking, selling their pigs to lechoneros, ang uban ginaihaw na lang nila and
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DAR intensifies support services delivery to offset ill-effects of pandemic THE Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) is intensifying the delivery of support services to all farmers to offset the ill-effects of the pandemic brought about by the Novel Coronavirus (Covid) 19 in the country. Undersecretary for Support Services Office Emily Padilla said there is a sense of urgency to provide the farming sector the muchneeded assistance since it is the most vulnerable among all the sectors of the society. “They were already poor, if not the poorest among
the poor, even before the pandemic had afflicted the country,” Padilla said Friday during the distribution of Certificates of Land Ownership Award and the awarding of the P9.3-million package of support services at the Hotel Consuelo, Santa Rosa, Nueva Ecija. The package included P1.81 million financial assistance to two farmers’ organizations, two light tractors worth P1.99 million and 75 hauling motorbikes worth P5.51 million. Padilla said there are
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currently 13 million farmers all over the country who comprise 70 percent of the poorest of the poor in the rural areas. “Before the pandemic, poverty incidence in the farming sector was pegged at 34.4 percent, the highest in our society,” Padilla said.
In the June 3, 2020 online article, “Farmers, Fisherfolks, Individuals Residing in Rural Areas and Children Posted the Highest Poverty Incidences Among the Basic Sectors in 2018,” the farmers registering 31.6 percent poverty incidence, followed by the fisherfolks,
26.2 percent, and the people residing in rural areas, 24.5 percent. “After the pandemic or because of the pandemic, I wonder how much the poverty incidence in the farming sector will be?” Padilla added.
THE Social Security System (SSS) has added employer registration and submission of the initial list of employees as among the online transactions available in the National Governmentinitiated Central Business Portal (CBP) project. CBP, which was launched on January 28 in accordance with Republic Act 11032 or the Ease in Doing Business and Efficient Delivery of Government Services Act, aims to promote effective service delivery and transparency in the government by streamlining the registration of a business, renewal of permits, and other related activities through online transactions. “As one of the agencies involved in business registration, we welcome this government initiative since this will provide entrepreneurs a one-stop online shop where they can conveniently apply and submit business documentary requirements,” SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Aurora C. Ignacio said. Other agencies involved in the CBP are the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), and Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG). Phase 1 of the CBP covers one-person corporations and corporations with five employees or less that need to generate their respective Tax Identification Number
(TIN) electronically from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and Employer Registration Numbers from the SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG. “The portal also offers a Unified Employee Report-
ing Module for SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG as a feature. It means employers do not have to access separate websites just to fill out application forms from each government agency. The
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Magnitude 5.2 quake hits DavOcc SSS adds more transactions to govt’s one-stop business services portal By MA. CRISTINA ARAYATA
A magnitude 5.2 quake jolted Davao Occidental on Wednesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported. The tectonic quake struck 318 km. southeast of Sarangani town at about 6:25 a.m. It had a depth of 79 km. Phivolcs has not logged any reported intensities and instrumental intensities in its earthquake bulletin issued at 6:59 a.m. Reported intensity is the traditional way of knowing the intensity based on reports by people who felt
The quake’s epicenter (Image grabbed from Phivolcs’ website)
the earthquake. Instrumental intensity, on the other hand, is measured using an intensity meter that measures
ground acceleration. Phivolcs said aftershocks and damage are not expected from the quake. (PNA)
INTRICACIES OF HAPPINESS By JULIETA M. ABELLANA
One of the most important issues of Eastern Philosophy is its colorful philosophical beliefs with a paramount idea on the concentration of the inner rather than the outer life. According to SiddhartaGotama, people could find release from suffering in complete happiness and peace byfreeing themselves from desires of worldly things. This can be attained if one finds contentment of what one has acquired and what one has achieved. However, in this fast changing world, some people are not happy if they do not accumulate wealth because they perceived that happiness is equivalent to wealth. Yet, in a very challenging situation such as we experience now, to be happy and at peace even if the basic commodities and essentials are being deprived is very questionable. Indeed, happiness is being concerned with solving the basic problems of life . On the other hand, according to Nietzsche, to live
peacefully and without any worries is the desire of mediocre people who do not give any greater meaning to life. He further described happiness as an ideal state of laziness, in other words, to have no worries or distress. For him, contentment could only be found in having vital strength and a fighting spirit against all the obstacles that limit liberty and self-assertiveness. Being happy means being able to prove the vital strength by overcoming adversity and creating original ways in which to live life. Thus, a person must learn to strive hard and do more in order to succeed in life. Life is full of challenges and obstacles and to be happy and contented, one must be able to endure and overcome all the obstacles and sufferings. In that sense, he will be able to declare to himself that he is happy because he was able to cross the fire amidst the difficulties and even how nerve-wracking it was. Thus, It is never wrong to
be ambitious and have lofty dreams as long as we are also able to remember that all of these are worldly things and will come to pass. These cannot give us the ultimate happiness because the true happiness comes from God. No matter what we do in this life, it will always be measured on how we were able to provide happiness to our fellowmen who are in need of our love and service. As a teacher, it is my obligation to teach my students the true essence of life, on how to achieve the true happiness and satisfaction. They should realize that a meaningful life is one that is lived with contentment and with gratification. All the people that we encounter in this life must be able to tell that we have once lived a fruitful life because of our kindness and compassion to others. Indeed, life which is lived in love and service is the greatest life that God has always planned for all his people.
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R.A. 10172 Form No. 10.1(CLRO) Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao Del Norte City /Municipality: Iligan City NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 7 of R.A. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that JULITO A. ALIA has filed with this Office a petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly DATE OF BIRTH From “21 FEBRUARY 1991” to “30 JANUARY 1991” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JUCEL ALIA CARA who was born on 30 JANUARY 1991 at ILIGAN CITY, LANAO DEL NORTE and whose PARENTS are MERLYN E. ALIA and FELIPE L. CARA. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than MARCH 2021
(Sgd) MARIA PURA C. MASCARIÑAS City Civil Registrar
MDN: Feb 25 & Mar 4, 2021
Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th Shari’a Circuit Court 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE BETWEEN VICENTE D. TIMOGAN AND JENNY FE P. FERNANDEZ-TIMOGAN, VICENTE D. TIMOGAN AND JENNY FE P. FERNANDEZ-TIMOGAN, Petitioners. X---------------------------/
CIVIL CASE NO. 2021-014
ORDER
Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on January 18, 1993 at Surigao City, Surigao 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 summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their resident at Taguig City 1633 and Brgy. Adlay Carrascal Surigao 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 more than eleven (11) years now, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on January 18, 1993 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on March 12, 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 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 10th day of February 2021. MDN: Feb 18, 25 & Mar 4, 2021
HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge
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SEC clears AboitizPower’s bond issuance, Ace Medical Center’s IPO
MANILA – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has considered favorably the public fundraising of Aboitiz Power Corp. (AboitizPower) and Allied Care Experts (ACE) Medical Center-Palawan, Inc. In its meeting on Feb. 23, the Commission en banc resolved to render effective the respective registration statements of AboitizPower for the issuance of fixed-rate bonds worth up to PHP30 billion and of ACE Medical Center-Palawan for the BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO) ued to climb, growing 17 initial public offering (IPO) posted a net income of P28.2 percent to P2.1 trillion, as of shares worth about PHP1 billion in 2020 from P44.2 clients were able to access billion, subject to certain billion in 2019, due mainly BDO products and services to pre-emptive provisions through its branches, ATMs of P30.2 billion set aside and digital channels even against potential delinquen- during quarantine restric- MANILA, February 16, cies from the pandemic. The tions. 2021-- The testing capacBank relied on its strong and Non-interest income de- ity of the country’s biggest resilient business franchise clined 8 percent and settled city gets a boost as Ayala and balance sheet to support at P55.2 billion, supported Group of Companies docore business operations, by fee-based income, trading nates testing kits and other despite significant hurdles gains and insurance pre- medical supplies via Ayala from the pandemic and en- miums. Business volumes Foundation. suing economic lockdown. were initially impacted by In a virtual turnover Net interest income (NII) mobility restrictions, but ceremony today, Mayor Joy grew by 12 percent to P133.7 have since begun to re- Belmonte received P4.5-M billion. Loans managed cover gradually. Wealth worth of supplies that would to grow 3 per cent to P2.3 management, on the other further expand the city’s trillion driven by consumer hand, remained resilient mass testing efforts. Partners and corporate accounts. The with trust volumes and fees in this effort are Philippine Bank continued to assist its sustaining growth. Trading Center for Entrepreneurship borrowing clients, ensuring gains increased as the Bank Foundation, Inc., who led their uninterrupted access to capitalized on favorable the Pooled PCR Testing credit facilities, in addition market conditions while Program with QC LGU; to granting loan moratoria insurance premiums grew and Assurance Controls under Bayanihan I and II. modestly despite the initial Technologies Co., Inc., who CASA deposits continSee POSTS, page 23 assured the efficient supply of needed test materials Republic of the Philippines) and consumables to the Linamon,Lanao del Norte) S.S accredited laboratories for AFFIDAVITOF WAIVER the Pooled PCR testing. “We appreciate the sup We VIC. NERY III,VINCE M. NERY and VON M. NERY, all of legal age, port that we have been reFilipinos, and residents of Purok 5,Poblacion,Linamon, Lanao del Norte, after having sworn to in accordance with law, hereby depose and say; ceiving from many stake 1. That we are surviving heirs of the deceased CONCESA M. NERY; holders, including the pri 2. That we are hereby WAIVE and RELINGUISH in our favor, the death of vate sector who have been insurance and/or benefits due to our deceased mother. CONCESA M. truly supportive and helpful NERY from LandBank Savings Account No.0321-2138-55 with Account Balance Php310,224.57 throughout this ordeal,” 3. That we are executing this affidavit to attest to the veracity of the foregoBelmonte said. “The Ayala ing facts and for all legal intentS and purposes.
BDO posts P28.2 billion net income in 2020
remaining requirements. AboitizPower AboitizPower may issue the debt securities in one or more series within three years. For the first tranche, the listed company will offer up to PHP4 billion of fixedrate bonds due 2026, with an oversubscription option of up to PHP4 billion, at face value. Assuming full exercise of the oversubscription option, AboitizPower expects to net PHP7.895 billion from the first tranche. The proceeds will be used for the redemption of bonds maturing 2021 and
for the early redemption of bonds maturing in 2026. The company intends to list the fixed-rate bonds for trading on the Philippine Dealing & Exchange Corp. AboitizPower engaged BDO Capital & Investment Corporation, BPI Capital Corporation, China Bank Capital, and First Metro Investment Corporation as joint issue managers, joint lead underwriters, and joint bookrunners for the offering. ACE Medical Center- Palawan ACE Medical Center-Palawan will offer 36,000 com-
mon shares in tranches at an offer price ranging from PHP200,000 to PHP362,500 for every block of 10 shares, in cash or installment. The shares will be traded over the counter. The company expects to raise PHP996.93 million in net proceeds for the construction of ACE Palawan Hospital, debt servicing, purchase of medical equipment, and working capital for six months. ACE Medical CenterPalawan is currently building an eight-story, 120-bed healthcare facility with a See CLEARS, page 8
Ayala helps boost QC COVID-19 testing capacity
IN WITNESS WHEREOF we have hereunto set our hands this feb. 01, 2021 at Linamon, Lanao del Norte, Philippines. (Sgd.) VIC M. NERY (Sgd.) VINCE M. NERY (Sgd.) VON M. NERY Affiant Affiant Affiant Received by; ___________________.
“We have not seen a problem of such proportions as COVID-19. Hence, our response needs to be equally massive. We can do this by working together – the private sector and the public sector – leveraging our unique resources and combining our strengths. We can collectively scale our response and multiply our results,” said Ayala Corporation President and COO, Fernando Zobel de Ayala in a virtual turnover ceremony where P4.5-M worth of testing kits and other medical supplies from the Ayala group were formally handed over to the local government of Quezon City. City Mayor Joy Belmonte was on hand to receive the donation that will help augment the city’s mass testing efforts.
group is not just among the top corporate icons in the country but is also one of the leading private organizations leading the COVID-19 response in our
Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th Shari’a Circuit Court 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE CIVIL AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES ARNOLD T. VILLAFLOR AND ANISA D. JUMARI,
CASE NO.2021-015
ARNOLD T. VILLAFLOR AND ANISA D. JUMARI, Petitioners. X-----------------------------------/
country. And Quezon City is blessed to have received your generosity and kindness.” Last September 2020, the Ayala group, through Ayala Foundation, Inc., also donated a Bio Rad PCR machine to capacitate QC’s first molecular laboratory, which passed the Department of Health’s proficiency
(Sgd.) ZENAIDA M. ARNADO (Sgd.) LOWELL M. MAQUILAN __________________________ _________________________ SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this Feb.01, 2021, in Linamon, Lanao del Norte, Philippines affiants are to me personally and who signed said documents in my py acts and deeds. presence that they understood the contents thereof and that the same are their free and voluntary acts and deeds. Doc.NO. 350 Page No.83 Book No.21 Series of 2021 MDN: Feb 11, 18 & 25, 2021
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Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on October 6, 2005 at Tandag, Surigao, del Sur, both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this Court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their residents at Sto. Rosario, Tandag, Surigao del Sur and Block 7 Lot 8 Dominique Square, Palao, Iligan City, respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for fourteen (14) years now, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on October 6, 2005 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on March 26, 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 ORDRED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 15th day of February, 2021. MDN: Feb 18, 25 & Mar 4, 2021
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Publication Notice R.A. 10172
ORDER
WITNESSED BY;
test last October 13. The Quezon City Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory obtained a perfect score after it obtained accurate results from five samples, as verified by the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine. “About 4 months ago, on September 18, we met
HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge
Republic of the Philippines Province of Davao Occidental Municipality of Malita OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC 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 SHEILA MIE YOBUENO ALARCON has filed with this Office, a correction of entry in sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the certificate of live birth of SHEILA MIE YOBUENO ALARCON at Malita, Davao del Sur and whose parents are EDGAR ALARCON and AMELITA YOBUENO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than March 16, 2021. MDN: Feb 18 & 25, 2021
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Gov’t officials given one week for Surigao del Sur rehab By AZER PARROCHA
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte is giving government officials one week to start rehabilitation in storm-hit Surigao del Sur province. In a situation briefing in Tandag City on Tuesday, Duterte urged government executives to assist victims, help the province’s agriculture sector, and repair damaged infrastructures within one week. “You have one week to do all of it. Padala kayo dito kung may kulang (Send more help here if it’s lacking). If there’s anything to be fixed, do it, come back here,” he said. The President said if they fail to accomplish the task, they should hire competent people for the job. “If hindi kayo (If not you), then send a competent, huwag ‘yung (not an) imbecile, a competent engineer in your office,” he added. Duterte noted the need for the provision of assistance, particularly food, water, and shelter.
Aerial photo showing the extent of the damage brought by Tropical Storm “Auring” in Surigao del Sur and Surigao del Norte (Presidential Photo)
“What I have really experienced, all these years being mayor of Davao City for almost 23 years, hindi tayo, mga dumaan sa local, medyo sanay tayo. Hindi tayo dehado. Basta ganun, pagkain, shelter, and tubig. ‘Yan ang important talaga ‘yan, ang tubig (We are a bit used to it. We are not at the losing end. It’s like that, food, shelter, water. The most important is water),” he said. Duterte, accompanied by Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go, conducted an aerial inspection of areas
hit by Tropical Storm Auring. Floods hit different parts of Surigao del Sur on Sunday due to heavy rains brought by “Auring”. As of Tuesday, the storm has left one fatality and two missing in the Caraga region and affected almost 32,000 families, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. Agricultural damage losses incurred are estimated at PHP21.56 million, the Department of Agriculture said. (PNA)
Sara won’t join 2022 presidential race, PRRD maintains By RUTH ABBEY GITA-CARLOS
MANILA – President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Tuesday maintained that he is opposed to the idea of letting his daughter, Davao City Mayor Sara “Inday” Duterte, join the 2022 presidential derby. Duterte made the remarks after Surigao del Sur Governor Alexander Pimentel, during a situational briefing on the impact of Tropical Storm Auring held in Tandag City, urged the President to convince either his daughter or his former long-time aide, Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go, to run for president in 2022. Responding to Pimentel’s call, the President said, “Inday Sara is not running. I have really, really put my foot down.” During the situational briefing, Pimentel told Duterte that Sara and Go could continue the President’s legacy. “Ang request po namin, may continuity. Dapat isa sa administration ang kocontinue lahat nang ginagawa niyo po, lahat ng achievement (Our request is there should be continuity. One of the administration allies should continue all your achievements),” he said. Pimentel also warned Duterte that his accomplishments would go to waste, in case his successor comes from the opposition. “Kasi baka kung iba ang Presidente, tanggalin lahat iyan. Papaano na kami? Kailangan may continuity. So, kailangan kumbinsihin natin si Inday Sara or Senator Bong
my daughter. Politics in the Philippines is dirty, especially if there is someone like Trillanes),” Duterte said. “Be careful of Trillanes. Magbantay (Be mindful). He will sell you to the devil pag ‘yan ang nakaupo. Patay (He will sell you to the devil if he sits in government. That’s a disaster).” Tarpaulins bearing oversized letters “Sara, Run, Sara” have sprouted in different parts of the country, including Davao City and Metro Manila. Despite mounting calls for her to run, Sara has repeatedly said she has no plan to run for president in 2022. She has also told her supporters that she might only be convinced to seek the presidency by 2034, if at that time there is something (she) can do to help the country.” The President has repeatedly discouraged Sara from pursuing the presidential bid, as he wants to spare her the difficulty of being the country’s chief executive. (PNA)
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SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN PROVINCE OF CAMIGUIN
EXCERPT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN OF CAMIGUIN HELD ON JANUARY 15, 2021 AT THE SP SESSION HALL, CAMIGUIN LEGISLATIVE BUILDING, PROVINCIAL CAPITOL, MAMBAJAO, CAMIGUIN. PRESENT: Hon. Rodin Modina Romualdo Hon. Miguel Lustre Ibahay Hon. Nerio Yamit Galochino Hon. Rony Nanol Sagocsoc Hon. Jose Rufino Babael Ladao Hon. Webb Itum Bajenio Hon. Shella Galope Babanto Hon. Jaime Abrea Maestrado Hon. Lucile Dagondon Salvani
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Vice Governor; Presiding Board Member Board Member Board Member Board Member Board Member Board Member; PCL President Board Member; LnB President Board Member; SKPP President
Explanatory Note Travel documents form part of a public document which integrity should be protected. As a health protocol, any person entering and leaving the province should possess a required travel documents, otherwise, entry will be denied. For this reason, person who intend to travel but are afraid to undergo medical examination and obtain other pre-requisite might forged, tampered or falsified such documents, especially with the advent of our technology, such as; simulating the signature of the authorities, making it appear that such document is authentic and genuine and the likes. As a matter of fact, no less than the Provincial Governor discovered that his signature was simulated by a traveler. Therefore, should these illegal acts be allowed to continue without measures to penalize through local legislation, public health amidst this pandemic would be indubitably prejudiced. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, AS IT IS HEREBY ENACTED, by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of the Province of Camiguin, in session duly assembled, by virtue of the powers vested upon it by law, that: PROVINCIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2021-12 “AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE USE OF ANY FALSIFIED, FORGED OR TAMPERED TRAVEL DOCUMENTS IN ENTERING AND LEAVING THE PROVINCE DURING PANDEMIC AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF” SECTION 1. DEFINITION OF TERMS:
a. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS. Any documents required as health protocol, pursuant to the Provincial IATF, Executive Orders, Ordinances that a traveler shall present to the Health Officer when entering or leaving in the province, i.e, Travel Entry/ Exit Card, Medical Certificate, Barangay Confirmation, Result of RT-PCR Test, Result of Rapid Test, Travel Authority and any documents related hereto or shall be additionally required for travel in the future.
b. FALSIFICATION. It shall refer to prove or declare false information in a document or making it appear that such document is authentic or genuine or was regularly issued by a particular natural or juridical person.
c. FORGERY. It shall mean a simulation of a signature or handwriting of a person in a document without the authority of the owner.
d. TAMPERING. It shall mean the alteration of words, letters, figures, and characters in an authentic document which would substantially render a different results or meaning of said document.
President Rodrigo Duterte and Davao City Mayor Sara “Inday” Z. Duterte (Presidential Photo)
Go (If the next president belongs to the opposition, they would ignore your accomplishments. How about us? There should be continuity. So we should convince Inday Sara or Senator Bong Go),” he said. Pimentel’s call came after Sara emerged as the top choice for president and vice president in the noncommissioned survey conducted by OCTA Research from January 26 to February 1. She topped the poll as 22 percent of respondents preferred her to be her father’s successor. Go was also included on the list, getting 6 percent in the independent survey. Duterte, however, said he could not afford to see his daughter indulge in “dirty politics.” Sara, he said, might only be subjected to harassment by his critics, including former senator Antonio Trillanes IV. “Naaawa ako sa anak ko. Ang pulitika dito sa Pili(pinas), kababuyan. Lalo na si Trillanes (I pity
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SECTION 2. APPLICABILITY. This Ordinance is applicable to all persons while entering and leaving in the province. SECTION 3. UNLAWFUL ACTS. It is unlawful to all persons to falsify, forge or tamper travel documents as defined in Paragraph A, Section 1 of this Ordinance while entering and leaving in the province. SECTION 4. PENALTY. Any person found to have violated the provision of Section 3 hereof shall be penalized with Five Thousand Pesos (P5,000.00) and filing of appropriate criminal case in court. SECTION 5. SEPARABILITY. If any provision of this Ordinance is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the other provisions not affected thereby shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 6. EFFECTIVITY. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately after compliance of publication in a newspaper and posting requirements, and shall remain effective and in force until the community quarantine in the Province of Camiguin is lifted by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases or the President of the Philippines. ENACTED: JANUARY 15, 2021.” =============================================================== I HEREBY CERTIFY TO THE CORRECTNESS OF THE FOREGOING: ATTESTED: CAROLYN L. LAGUMBAY, MPA Secretary to the Sanggunian RODIN M. ROMUALDO Provincial Vice Governor Presiding Officer APPROVED:
JURDIN JESUS M. ROMUALDO Provincial Governor
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Tugade orders ‘thorough’ check of Tandag Airport By RAYMOND CARL DELA CRUZ
DEPARTMENT of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade on Wednesday ordered a thorough check of the Tandag Airport facility in Surigao del Sur following the onslaught of Tropical Storm Auring. He ordered the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) to check on the airport’s drainage system to ensure that it was not a “major factor” in the flooding at the height of “Auring”. As regards the airport’s improvements, Tugade reminded CAAP Deputy Director General for Administration John Estabillo of the airport’s runway extension
decongestion. Tugade joined President Rodrigo Duterte and other high-ranking government officials in a situation briefing in Tandag on Tuesday. During the briefing, Duterte ordered his Cabinet to help the victims, the province’s agriculture sector and repair damaged infrastructure caused by the storm. TANDAG AIRPORT. Department of Transportation Secre- (PNA) tary Arthur Tugade (2nd from right) and other government officials during a site inspection of Tandag Airport in Surigao del Sur on Wednesday (Feb. 24, 2021). Before flying back to Manila, Tugade ordered a comprehensive check of the airport and its facilities. (Photo courtesy of DOTr)
CIVIL CASE NO. TC-2018 NO. TC-2018-004
Plaintiff, FOR: COLLECTION OF SUM OF MONEY, DAMAGES AND ATTORNEY”S FEES - versus – GRACE S. LAO RUSTIE JANE SAGARIO and ROXINGRACE S. BADILLES Defendants. X----------------------------------------------------/ To the named defendant/s herein:
to me /us by the authorized representative of the cooperative together with the conditions set forth in the co-maker’s statement in a separate sheet.
I conformed:
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LORENZO TAN MULTIPURPOSE COOPERATIVE, Represented by BENJIE C. TAPALES, Plaintiff, -versus CIVIL CASE NO. TC-2018-004 For: COLLECTION OF SUM OF MONEY, DAMAGES AND ATTORNEY’S FEES. GRACE S. LAO, RUSTIE JANE SAGARIO and ROXINGRACE S. BADILLES, Defendant. X------------------------------------------------X COMPLAINT
Plaintiff, by counsel, to this Honorable Court, respectfully states: I. THE PARTIES 1. Plaintiff, LORENZO TAN MULTI-PURPOSE COOPERATIVE 1 (“LTMPC” for brevity) is a cooperative duly organized and existing pursuant to the laws of the Republic of the Philippines and with principal business address at Lorenzo Tan, Tangub City, Misamis occidental. For purposes of the instant complaint, it is represented by BENJIE C. TAPALES, as evidenced by the Board Resolution2 which is attached herewith as “ANNEX A”. Plaintiff may be served with court notices and processes at the address of its undersigned counsel which is located at the City Hall Drive, Brgy. 1, Tangub City. 2. Defendant GRACE S. LAO (“Grace” for brevity) is of legal age, Filipino citizen and resident of Libertad, Dumingag, Zamboanga del Sur. She may be served with summons and other processes of this Honorable Court at this aforementioned address. 3. Defendant RUSTIE JANE SARGARIO (“RUSTIE” for brevity) is also of legal age, Filipino citizen and a resident of the Libertad, Dumingag, Zamboanga del Sur. She may be served also with summons and processes of this Honorable Court at this aforementioned address. 4. Defendant ROXINGRACE S. BADILLES (“ROXINGRACE” for brevity) also of legal age, Filipino citizen and a resident of the Libertad, Dumingag, Zamboanga del Sur. She may be served also with summons and processes of this Honorable Court at this aforementioned address.
II. FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION GRACE’S DEBT WAS ALREADY DUE AND DEMANDABLE_________
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On August 14, 2013, Grace applied 3 for a loan with the LTMPC Dumingag Branch, in the amount of THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (PHp 300,000.00) which will mature on February 2, 2014; Upon signature verification and considering that all the necessary documents were submitted, Grace’s loan application was approved on August 20, 2013. Subsequently, a Loan Disbursement Voucher on Loan/Credit Transaction was issued and a copy thereof was acknowledged receipt by Grace prior to the consummation of the credit transaction 4. Thereafter, a Promissory Note 5 was executed by Grace in the amount of THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (PhP 300,000.00) and was delivered to LTMPC. The said Promissory Note reads:
“FOR VALUE RECEIVED, I/WE, jointly and severally promise to pay to the LORENZO TAN MULTI-PURPOSE COOPERATIVE, or order, at its office at LORENZO TAN, TANGUB CITY, and the sum of Two Hundred Thousand pesos only (P 300,000.00) with interest at the rate of (3%) three percent per month plus (2%) percent service fee per annum.
However, Grace has been amiss and neglected to pay, without any just and valid ground, the monthly installment due as agreed in the Promissory Note.
10. Notwithstanding the written demand for payment made by LTMPC to Grace, she neglected and refused to pay and settle the outstanding balance, to the continued damage and prejudice of LTMPC 6.
11. That pursuant to the provision in the Promissory Note, in the event default, the ENTIRE OBLIGATION, inclusive of the interest and penalty charge, shall become due and demandable.
12. Thus, as of now, Grace’s Outstanding Balance to LTMPC amounted to FOUR HUNDRED TWELVE THOUSAND AND SIXTY FIVE PESOS (Php 412,065.00), Philippine Currency, inclusive of interest, penalties, attorney’s fees and court fees which remained unpaid, without just and valid grounds. III. SECOND CAUSE OF ACTION
RUSTIE and ROXINGRACE, THE CO-MAKERS , ARE SOLIDARILY LIABLE WITH THE PRINCIPAL, GRACE.
LTMPC hereby re-pleads the foregoing allegation and further states that:
13. On the other hand, Rustie and Roxingrace, the co-makers, are solidarily liable with the principal debtor, Grace, inasmuch as under the promissory note, Rustie Jane and Roxingrace defined the parameters of their obligation as follows: “”FOR VALUE RECEIVED, I/WE, jointly and severally, promise to pay to the LORENZO TAN MULTI-PURPOSE COOPERATIVE, or order, at its office at LORENZO TAN, TANGUB CITY, and the sum of Two Hundred Thousand Pesos Only (P 200,000.00), with interest at the rate of (3%) Three percent per month plus (2%) percent service fee per annum”.
(Sgd.) ATTY. MARCELINO D. NATIVIDAD, JR. Clerk of Court VI Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 10th Judicial Region Branch 16 Tangub City
(signed) Roxingrace S. Badilles (Co-maker)
G R E E T I N G S: You are hereby required, within fifteen (30) days after service of this summons upon you, to file with this Court and serve on the Petitioner / Plaintiff/s your responsive pleading (Answer) to the Complaint/Petition, copy of which is hereto attached, together with the annexes. Pursuant to Supreme Court Administrative Matter No. 03-1-09 SC dated June 8, 2004 which took effect on July 1, 2004. You are likewise reminded to observe restraint in filing a Motion n to Dismiss and instead allege the grounds thereof as defenses in the Answer in line with the provision in the IBP-OCA Memorandum on Policy Guidelines dated March 12, 2002. if you fail to answer within the time fixed hereon, the plaintiff/s will take judgment by default and may be granted the relief/s prayed for in the complaint (Section 3, Rule 9, Revised Rules on Civil Procedure. WITNESS the HON SYLVIA A. SINGIDAS-MACHACON, Presiding Judge, this 1st day of February, 2021 in Tangub City.
I conformed:
(signed) Sagario, Rustie Jane (Co-maker)
SUMMONS
Name of Defendant/s Address/es Received by Date of Receipt GRACE S. LAO Libertad, Dumingag, Zamboanga del Sur
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Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL RTRIAL COURT 10th Judicial Region Branch 16, Tangub City LORENZO TAN MULTI-PURPOSE COOPERATIVE, represented by BENJIE C. TAPALES
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quarter of 2021 or the first quarter of 2022. The intended markets for the IPO are mostly medical specialists and their relatives. Subscribing to the offer shares is a prerequisite for physicians and medical specialists to practice at ACE Medical Center–Palawan. Physicians looking to hold clinics at the hospital must have paid in full 10 common shares plus a “privilege to practice” fee of PHP150,000. The company will provide 32 clinic spaces for 320 medical practitioners, which will be given on a first-come, first-serve basis. The IPO also comes with benefits and privileges such as discounts on medical
(Underscoring and emphasis ours) 14. To stress, a solidary obligation is one in which each of the debtors is liable for the entire obligation, and the creditor is entitled to demand the satisfaction of the whole obligation from any or all of the debtors. Thus, when Rustie and Roxingrace undertake to be “jointly and severally” liable with Grace, it means that his obligation is solidary. By stating “I promise to pay, jointly and severally”, the agreed to be sought out and be demanded payment of the entire obligation. 15. Moreover, the promissory note, wherein Rustie and Roxingrace undertook to be solidarily liable for the principal loan, partake the nature of suretyship and therefore is an additional security for the loan. The surety’s liability to the creditor is said to be direct, primary, and absolute; in other words the surety is directly and equally bound with the principal. The surety therefore becomes liable for the debt or duty of another even if he possesses no direct or personal interest over the obligations nor does he receive any benefit therefrom. IV. DAMAGES LTMPC re-pleads the foregoing allegations and further states: 16. As a result of Grace’s neglect and refusal to pay her loan obligation, LTMPC was compelled to secure the services of counsel in order to protect its interests for which defendant Grace should be ordered to pay or reimburse to LTMPC the attorney’s fees equivalent to twenty (20%) percent of the total amount and court appearances of not less than Two Thousand Pesos (Php 20,000.00) 17. Since LTMPAC is constrained to pay the necessary cost and incur litigation expenses in the process, these litigation expenses and cost of not less than Twenty Thousand Pesos (Php 200,00.00) must be reimbursed or paid by defendant Grace to LTMPC. PRAYER
WHEREFORE, PREMISES CONSIDERED, it is respectfully prayed of this Honorable Court TO ORDER defendant Grace, Rustie and Roxingrace TO PAY the following:
a.
The amount of FOUR HUNDRED TWELVE THOUSAND AND SIXTY FIVE PESOS (Php 412,065.00), inclusive of interest, penalties, attorney’s fees and court fees representing Defendants’ Outstanding Balance;
b.
Twenty (20%) percent of the total amount due as Attorney’s Fees plus Appearance Fee at the rate of TWO THOUSAND PESOS (Php 2,000.00) per court hearing/ conference; and
c.
The cost of suit.
LTMPC respectfully prays for such other reliefs as may be just and equitable in the premises.
Respectfully submitted. April 3, 2018. Tangub City, Philippines.
(Sgd.) PETER ELFRED A. LASMARIAS Counsel for the Plaintiff City Hall Drive, Barangay 1, Tangub City Roll of Attorneys No. 59012 PTR No. 1416831; 01/3/18; Tangub City IBP No. 890218;12/29/17; Ozamiz City MCLE Compliance No. V-0023455; 08/09/2016 e-MAIL Address: peterelfredl@yahoo.com VERIFCATION AND CERTIFICATION I, BENJIE C. TAPALES, of legal age, Filipino with postal address at LTMPC Dumingag Branch Office, Zamboanga del Sur having been sworn in accordance with law, do hereby depose and say:
Before maturity date, I/We hereby bind myself/ourselves to make partial or installment payments, to be made on ________________ and the subsequent payments on ______,and each of all such payments shall be _________________ (P_________). All unpaid amortizations shall bear a penalty interest (fines) at the rate of five (5%) per month.
1.
That I am the duly-authorized representative of the Plaintiff in the above entitled Complaint; that I caused the preparation of the foregoing Complaint; that I have read the same, and attests that the statement, therein are true and correct of my own personal knowledge and base on authentic records; and
In case of any default in payments as herein agreed, the entire obligation shall become due and demandable, and if, for the enforcement of the payment therefore, the LORENZO TAN MULTI-PURPOSE COOPERATIVE is constrained to entrust the case to its attorney, I/We jointly and severally bind myself/ourselves to pay for the attorney’s fee equivalent to (15%) fifteen percent of the amount due thereon, but such charge in no event to be less than (P 2,000.00), two thousand pesos, plus all advances made by the LORENZO TAN MULTI-PURPOSE COOPERATIVE , and interest thereon each party to this note, whether as maker, co-maker, endorser, or guarantor, severally waives presentment of payment, demand, protest and dishonour of the same.
2.
That I have not commenced or filed the same complaint in any court and as far as my knowledge is concerned, there is no other complaint pending in another court;
3.
That should I learn that a similar action has been filed or pending with another court, I will inform the Honorable Court within five (5) days from my knowledge thereof.
In case of judicial execution of his obligation of any part of it, the debtor waives all his rights under the provisions of RULE 3, Section 13 and Rule 39, Section 12 of the Rules of Court.
(Sgd.) BENJIE C. TAPALES Affiant
I/We hereby authorized and empower LORENZO TAN MULTIPURPOSE COOPERATIVE to offset without advance notice to me/us what is due under this notice. With whatever funds (savings, deposits and/share capital and/or personal property) one or any one of us may have with said cooperative. ADDITIONAL (Signed) CONDITIONS: Out of Town GRACE S. LAO Borrower (Husband) Borrower (Wife) CO-MAKER’S DECLARATION I/We am/are fully aware of the responsibility of which I/We will assume in the event of failure of the part of the Principal Member-Borrower to pay this promissory note which I/We am/are the co-maker/s. the foregoing obligation was explained
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this April 03, 2018, at Tangub City Philippines
SUBSCRIBE AND SWORN to before me, this April 03, 2018 in Tangub City, Misamis Occidental, Philippines, Affiant personally appeared before me whom I identified through his identification document mentioned above. (Sgd.) PETER ELFRED A. LASMARIAS Counsel for the Plaintiff City Hall Drive, Barangay 1, Tangub City Roll of Attorneys No. 59012 PTR No. 1416831; 01/3/18; Tangub City IBP No. 890218;12/29/17; Ozamiz City MCLE Compliance No. V-0023455; 08/09/2016 e-MAIL Address: peterelfredl@yahoo.com
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SUPREME COURT 4th Shari’a Circuit Court 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City
IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES KENT RICHBERT A. DECONLAY AND JANE ANN O. CAMPANO-DECONLAY, KENT RICHBERT A. DECONLAY AND JANE ANN O. CAMPANO-DECONLAY, Petitioners. X-------------------------------/
CIVIL CASE NO. 2021-019
ORDER
Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on December 28, 2017 at Talisayan, Misamis Oriental, 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 summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their resident at Purok 7, Poblacion, Impasugong, Bukidnon and 10th East, Tubod, 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 more than two (2) years now, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on December 28, 2017 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on March 26, 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 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 16th day of February 2021. MDN: Feb 18, 25 & Mar 4, 2021
HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge
Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th Shari’a Circuit Court 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN THE MATTER OF JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE BETWEEN SPOUSES JEFFREY ANTOLIN SANTIAGO AND EVELYN ANTONIO GUILLERMO,
CIVIL CASE NO. 2021-012
JEFFREY ANTOLIN SANTIAGO AND EVELYN ANTONIO GUILLERMO, Petitioners. X----------------------------------------/ ORDER Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on July 19, 2014 at Kabacan, Cotabato, 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 summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their resident at Buru-un,Iligan City and Kilagasan Kabacan Cotabato, 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 over three (3) years now, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on July 19, 2014 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on March 12, 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 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 9th day of February, 2021. MDN: Feb 18, 25 & Mar 4, 2021
HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge
Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th Shari’a Circuit Court 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES JINGLE O. NANOL AND AIREEN P. CARDINES-NANOL,
CIVIL CASE NO. 2020-020
JINGLE O. NANOL AND AIREEN P. CARDINES-NANOL, Petitioners. X----------------------------------------/ ORDER Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on January 26, 2002 at Iligan City, both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this Court, both of them can be served summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their resident at Purok 15, Riverside, Pala-o, Iligan City and 211-R, NPC Compound, Ditucalan, 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 more than one (1) year now, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on January 26, 2002 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on March 26, 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 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 17th day of February, 2021. MDN: Feb 18, 25 & Mar 4, 2021
HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge
and dental services, which the stockholder, his/her spouse, dependents, and natural parents may avail of in other medical facilities affiliated with the ACE Group of Hospitals. (PR)
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with you, Mayor Joy, and your team to turn over our donation of a Bio Rad PCR machine for the newly constructed Quezon City Bio-Molecular Laboratory. At that time, our country badly needed to increase its testing, treatment, and tracing capacity,” said Ayala Corporation President and COO Fernando Zobel de Ayala. “So we built facilities and procured equipment. And, while we have made significant progress since then, the need remains for continuous testing, treating, and tracing; the need remains for replenishment test kits and medical supplies.” According to the City Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit, QC reported 29,558 total COVID-19 cases as of January 21; 27,620 of these patients have already recovered. Such high recovery rate can be attributed to the city’s testing, tracing, and treatment efforts. The Ayala group has been actively helping boost the COVID-19 testing capacities of different LGUs. In partnership with the City of Manila, Ayala constructed a new molecular laboratory inside Sta. Ana Hospital, enabling the city to offer free serology testing to barangays and frontline workers. Ayala also donated automated RNA Extraction machine and 2 RT-PCR machines to Davao City’s Southern Philippines Medical Center, thereby increasing the city’s daily testing capacity by 1,000 tests. “We have not seen a problem of such proportions as COVID-19. Hence, our response needs to be equally massive. We can do this by working together – the private sector and the public sector – leveraging our unique resources and combining our strengths. We can collectively scale our response and multiply our results,” Zobel added.
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hit the area last year. On Tuesday, DOH-13 reported four new cases in the province. (PNA)
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others, all of which are aimed to enhance trade facilitation services, strengthen border control, and effectively collect lawful revenues for the government.
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Puso Program provides a livelihood assistance that ranges from P250,000 to P1,000,000 relative to the requirements of the business project and the number of members of the OFW organization applying for the grant. The required documents are certificate of entrepreneurship development training, copy of DOLE/ SEC/CDA registration, organizational profile with individual personal information, business permit issued by local government unit, business project and sketch of project site, and board resolution designating a business manager authorized to file the application for Tulong Puso Program. (RTP/PIA10)
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sell sa ilang mga silingan for the scare nga basin ang ilang barangay na pud ang JOINT AFFIDAVIT OF WAIVER AND QUITCLAIM We, MERCEDES LAGSAAN, widow, MERLINDA L. ANLAGAN, CHERLY L. SIHAGAN, EDUARDO LAGSAAN, JULIET L. SAMPIT, all married, CONCHITO LAGSAAN, single, and the Heirs of MERLITA L. LIBANTA, represented by MELVIN LIBANTA, widower, all of legal age, Filipino, and a residents of Dahilayan, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, after having been duly sworn to in accordance with law, do hereby depose and say: 1. That we are the children and heirs of the late RICARDO LAGSAAN who died sometime on January 7, 2015 in Dahilayan, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon and who was the owner, actual possessor and occupant of a certain parcel of land situated at Dahilayan, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon with an area of FIFTEEN THOUSAND (15,000) square meters, more or less, and covered by Tax Declaration No. 02-15-8328; 2. That a portion of the abovedescribed parcel of land consisting of FIVE THOUSAND (5,000) square meters, more or less, is now lawfully owned possessed, occupied and/ or cultivated by a certain CONSTESSA TAN PINOTE, of legal age, married, Filipino and a resident of Kisolon, Sumilao, Bukidnon; 3. That by reason thereof, we hereby waive, relinquish, quitclaim or abandon whatever rights we may have over the said portion of land consisting of FIVE THOUSAND (5,000) SQUARE METERS, more or less, including the improvements thereon in favour of the said CONTESSA TAN PINOTE, her heirs and assigns; 4. That we are executing this affidavit to attest to the foregoing. Is the subject of JOINT AFFIDAVIT OF WAIVER AND QUITCLAIM, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. JERSON S. LEYSON, Notary Public per Doc No. 23651; Page No. 31; Book No. XLVII; Series of 2018. MDN: Feb 11, 18 & 25, 2021
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sunod nga ma ASF. Ang uban tawo gidala na nila ilang mga baboy sa lain nga barangay, ang katong uban nga infected pork maski asa na ila gi dispose. Foodwastes or “pasaw” were still being fed to hogs and even sold in some stores even if authorities have already made warnings against it,” Pascual added. To put a stop to all these improper acts seen to derail the move of the government in eradicating the ASF, the councilor said it is only urgent to craft an ordinance with stiff penalties against these violators. “If we make an ordinance, the profiling of all backyard piggeries in barangays should also be included because I’m sure in the coming years naa na pud lain sakit sa baboy that will threaten again our food security. Viajeros and lechoneros should also be registered,” the councilor further explained. Considered as the grassroots, all these undertakings should be done at barangay level. “(Sila ang) mag identify sa mga baboy nga buhi para ma-profile na nato daan so that dali ra kaayo madessiminate ang information if ever another virus will come in the future. We can also create a Bantay-ASF program in every barangay as prescribed by the Department of Agriculture,” Pascual further suggested. The matter was referred
to the committee on agriculture chaired by the councilor for further discussion and other appropriate actions. (SP/JAOclarit)
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The DAR undersecretary said it is high time that the farmers get all the help that they need since they are the ones taking the cudgel for the nation’s requirements at this time of the pandemic: “Providing food on our table.” DAR Secretary John R. Castriciones declared the farmers as the “new heroes” at this time of the crisis. Bro. John said he admires the farming sector for playing a major role: “Keeping the country’s economy rolling.” And to help keep it rolling, Padilla cited four types of support services that the DAR is extending to all farmers regardless of whether they are identified agrarian reform beneficiaries or not. She identified them as the social infrastructure building, the livelihood enterprise development, the financial/credit assistance, and the climate resilient farm productivity support project. Padilla picked the social infrastructure building as the most important for it involves convincing all
farmers to form or join various organizations for them to quickly avail of the 3 other types of services the government is coursing through these groups. The livelihood enterprise development, she said, involves off-farm livelihood assistance to augment household income, while financial/credit assistance is providing farmers financial capital for farm inputs, and the climate resilient farm productivity support project refers to farm machineries delivered to them to make farming less burdensome.
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CBP system combines the application forms of these agencies for one-time data capture of employers’ information,” Ignacio explained. “With the availability
of CBP, we are looking forward for a better online service experience among business owners as we are gear towards easier, faster, safer, and more convenient transactions through our ExpreSSS Services,” Ignacio concluded. ExpreSSS is the state pension fund’s digital services program that aims to provide SSS members with simpler, faster, and more convenient means for registration, filing of benefit and loan applications, and other transactions. To proceed with the online business registration, employers should create an EXTRA-JUDICIAL PARTITON WITH DEED OF SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
This DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS, made and entered into by and among: MARLYN BUNCALAN BATBATAN, of legal age, Filipino, married to ROBERT SALES BATBATAN and a resident of Purok 20, Keith Williams Catalunan Pequeño, Davao City; GERARDO VALERIANO BUNCALAN, of legal age, Filipino, married, to MARILUZ TOLERO BUNCALAN, and a resident of Santan Street Mintal, Davao City and VERLINDA BUNCALAN REGIDOR, of legal age, Filipino, married to REXIE CASAS REGIDOR and a resident of Purok 1-A, North Poblacion Maramag Bukidnon, and now and hereinafter called as the HEIRS; WITHESSETH: That the heirs are the legitimate and compulsory heirs of the late spouses ANASTACIO BILLAN BUNCALAN and CARMELINA VALERIANO BUNCALAN being the herein Heirs of the latter who died in May 11, 2015 and February 10, 2016 at P1, North Poblacion Maramag, Bukidnon and Purok 20, Keith Williams, Catalunan Pequeño, Davao City; That said deceased at the time of their death, left that certain property more particularly described as follows, to wit: “A PARCEL OF LAND, (Lot51, Psd-10-007734 (OLT) being a portion of Lot 587, Pls-98, Maramag Public Land Subdivision) situated in the Barrio of South Poblacion, Municipality of Maramag, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of TWENTY THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED THIRTY THREE (20,533) square meters more or less, covered by TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. ET-660.” That no personal properties are involve in this extrajudicial settlement; That to the best knowledge and information of the parties HEIRS hereto, the said deceased left no known debts; Is the subject of DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. WINCERBOGNE L. PESISANO, Notary Public per Doc No. 341; Page No, 70; Book No. 43; Series of 2021.
That we: 1. YOLANDA C. MATUTES, of legal, Filipino, widow and a resident of ABP Drive Zone 2, Barangay 1, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon; 2. ADRIAN FRANK C. MATUTES, of legal age, Filipino, single and a resident of ABP, Drive, Zone 2, Barangay 1, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon; 3. MARK CLIFFORD C. MATUTES, of legal age, Filipino, single and a resident of ABP, Drive, Zone 2, Barangay 1, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon; 4. RAIZZAH MEL C. MATUTES, of legal age, Filipino, single and a resident of ABP, Drive, Zone 2. Barangay 1, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon; WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, late HERMILO P. MATUTES died intestate without living a Will or Testament on April 22, 2001; WHEREAS, at the time of the demise of the said HERMILO MATUTES, he left conjugal estate parcels of land described as follows: “A parcel of land identified as Lot A-8-B-2, Psd-10-013283, being a portion of Lot A-8-B, Psd-10-012428, situated in the Poblacion, Malaybalay, Bukidnon. Containing an area of TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY ONE (271) SQUARE METERS, more or less. Covered under Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-33124.” “A parcel of land identified as Lot 4-B-4-F, Psd-10-051283, being a portion of Lot 4-B-4, Psd-10-050835, situated at Laguitas, Malaybalay City. Containing an area of THREE HUNDRED (300) square meters, more or less. Covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-96563.” WHEREAS, no known debt of deceased HERMILO P. MATUTES have not been settled to date; WHEREAS, no person have filed any claims, whether formal or informal, against the above described intestate estate; Is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. FLAVIANO T. GAPOL, JR., Notary Public per Doc No. 178; Page No. 37; Book No. CXCIV; Series of 2021.
This EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION, made and entered into by and among: ROMULO LUMACANG, JESUS LUMACANG and JOSE LUMACANG, all Filipinos, of legal ages, singles and residents of Tin-ao, Agusan, Cagayan de Oro City, hereinafter known as HEIRS/WAIVER: WITNESSETH: That we are the sole heirs of our brother FORTUNATO LUMACANG who died single in January 3, 1981 at Dahilayan, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon. That the deceased died without parents and without leaving any will or testament and without leaving any debts in favour of any person or entity. That said deceased, at the time of their death, left a certain parcel of real property situated in Dahilayan, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, covered by Tax Declaration No. 02-15-8358 dated July 29, 2002, with Property Index No. 059-15-004-05-026, containing an area of FIFTY NINE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED (59,500) square meters of 5.9500 hec. Still in the name of Fortunato Lumacang more particularly described as follows, to wit: North : Sec. 05 Lot # 027 East : Sec. 05 Lot # 015, 016 South : Sec. 05 Lot # 027, 023, 025 West : Agusan River Bank reserve That pursuant to Sec 1, Rule 74 of the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines, and the parties herein all of age, we have agreed to divide as we do divide and adjudicate unto ourselves the above described parcel of land. That we have jointly WAIVED, TRANSFERRED and CEDED unconditionally whatever rights, interest and participation in one (1) hectar of 5.9500 hectar to ESMAEL TAN on February 8, 2006 evidence by Extra-Judicial Partition with Deed of Sale per Doc. No. 433, page no. 87, Book no. XXXIV series of 2006 of Notary Public Mario N.C. Albarece of the above described property and that the portion of .95 hectare will be sold in favour of ARIEL D. TAN. That we ROMULO LUMACANG, JESUS LUMACANG and JOSE LUMACANG, hereinafter known as VENDORS, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the sum of THIRTY EIGHT THOUSAND PESOS (Php38,000.00) Philippines Currency, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged and confessed to have been received in full satisfaction, by virtue of these presents, DO HEREBY SELL WAIVE, CEDE TRANSFER and CONVEY absolutely and unconditionally by way of ABSOLUTE SALE in favour of VENDEE ARIEL D. TAN, Filipino, of legal age, married to Lerio Tan, and a resident of Dicklum, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, his heirs and assigns, a portion only of approximately .95 hectare, which metes and bounds will be determined in an actual surveys to be conducted later. That the VENDORS hereby warrants their title over the land above-described, with full right to dispose of the same, free from all liens and encumbrances, and that henceforth, full right of ownership and possession shall pertain to Vendee, ARIEL D. TAN. That this property does not fall under the provisions of R.A. 3844 or the Presidential Decree on Land Reform and that the adjoining owners have been notified about this sale but have refused to exercise their right as provided for by law. That this instrument pertains to the sale of a parcel of land which is not registered in accordance with the Spanish Mortgage Law or the Land Registration Act, (Act 496) and hence the parties have agreed to register this instrument under the provisions of Sec. 194 of the Revised Administrative Code, as amended by Act No. 3344. That no personal property is involved in this extra-judicial partition. Is the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL PARTITION with DEED OF SALE, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. MARIO N. C. ALBARECE, C.P.A., Notary Public per Doc No. 492; Page No. 99; Book No. XXXIV; Series of 2006.
This EXTRA-JUDICIAL PARTITION, made and entered into by and among: ROMULO LUMACANG, and JOSE LUMACANG JESUS LUMACANG, all Filipinos, of legal ages, singles and a residents of Tin-ao, Agusan, Cagayan de Oro City, hereinafter known as HEIRS/ WAIVORS: WITNESSETH That we are the sole heirs of our brother FOTUNATO LUMACANG who died single in January 3, 1981 at Dahilayan, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon. That the deceased died without parents and without leaving any Will or Testament and without leaving any debts in favour of any person or entity. That said deceased, at the time of their death, left a certain parcel of real property situated in Dahilayan, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, covered by Tax Declaration No. 02-15-8358 dated July 29, 2002, with property Index No. 059-15-004-05026 containing an area of FIFTY NINE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED (59,500) SQUARE METERS of 5.9500 hec. Still in the name of FORTUNATO LUMACANG more particularly described as follows, to wit: Nort : Sec. 05 Lot # 027 East : Sec. 05 Lot # 015, 016 South : Sec 05 Lot # 027, 023, 025 West : Agusan River Bank reserve That pursuant to Sec. 1, Rule 74 of the Revised of Court of the Philippines, and the parties herein all of age, we have agreed to divide as we do divide and adjudicate unto ourselves the above described parcel of land. That we have jointly WAIVED, TRANSFERRED and CEDED unconditionally whatever rights, interest and participation in four (4) hectares of 5.9500 hectares to ARIEL TAN on January 30, 2006 evidenced by Extra-Judicial Partition with Waiver and Deed of Sale per Doc No. 406, Page No. 82, Book No. XXXIV, Series of 2006 of Notary Public Mario N.C. Alberece of the above described property and that the portion of one (1) hectare will be sold in favour of ESMAEL TAN. That we ROMULO LUMACANG, JESUS LUMACANG and JOSE LUMACANG, hereinafter known as VENDORS, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the sum of FORTY THOUSAND PESOS (Php4,000.00) Philippines Currency, receipt of which is hereby acknowledge and confessed to have been received in full satisfaction, by virtue of these presents, DO HEREBY SELL, WAIVE, CEDE, TRANSFER and CONVEY absolutely and unconditionally by way of ABSOLUTE SALE in favor of VENDEE, ESMAEL TAN, Filipino, of legal age, married to ELIZABETH TAN, and a resident of Dicklum, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, his heirs and assigns, a portion only of approximately one (1) hectare, which meters and bounds will be determined in an actual surveys to be conducted later. That the VENDORS hereby warrants their title over the land above-described, with full right TO dispose of the same, free from all liens and encumbrances, and that henceforth, full right of ownership and possession shall pertain to Vendee. ESMAEL TAN. That this property does not fall under the provisions of R.A. 3844 or the Presidential Decree on Land Reform and that the adjoining owners have been notified about this sale but have refused to exercise their right as provided by law. That this instrument pertains to the sale of a parcel of land which is not registered in accordance with Spanish Mortgage Law or the Land Registration Act (Act 496) and hence the parties have agreed to register this instrument under the provisions of Sec. 194 of the Revised Administrative Code, as amended by Act No. 3344. That no personal property is involved in this extra-judicial partition. That we hereby affirm that we have executed the foregoing instrument out of our own voluntary free will without force, intimidation or violence upon our persons, and we have hereby received our just and proper share and have no claim or demand against each other. Is the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL PARTITON with DEED OF SALE, under Notarial Registry of ATTY. MARIO C. ALBARECE, C.P.A., Notary Public per Doc No. 433; Page No. 87; Book No. XXXIV; Series of 2006.
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DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
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account and click the link https://business.gov.ph/ signup. For further queries regarding the online business portal, employers may also access the link https:// business.gov.ph/faqs. NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that an Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate With Deed of Absolute Sale of Parcel of Land is made and executed by and among the Heirs of the late CONSORSIO SALCEDO, namely: Justina D.Salcedo,Zachy D.Salcedo,Gina S.Samson, Josefina D.Salcedo and Luisito D. Salcedo, all of legal age and resident of Camiguin,Province are the children of the deceased CONSORSIO SALCEDO, That the said deceased died on February 16,2013, leaving as his only compulsory heirs the above name individuals, and at the time of his death left a several parcels of land registered under his name described as follows: Lot No.4424 B (now TCT134 - 2019000068), covered under T.D.No.0205549, with an area of 1,500 Sq.M. situated at Agoho, Mambajao, Camiguin - has been the subject of Extra-Judicial Settlement of Estate with Deed of Absolute Sale, sold in favor of HEIDDI CANEDO HUMPHRIES, of legal age, represented by OLIVER HILL( with S.P.A ). Executed, under the Notarial Registry of Atty.Chester C.Castaños, per Doc.No. 48; Page No.10; Book No.79; Series of 2017. MDN: Feb 25 , Mar 4 & 11, 2021
EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late ROSITA GAWAHAN LUGMAY who died on October 21, 2015 in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon that the deceased died intestate, without will or testament, and without any outstanding debts in favor of any person or entity, that the deceased left among others a parcel of land with Transfer Certificate of Title No. AT-4651 situated at Barangay Lindaban, Municipality of Manolo Fortich, Province of Bukidnon containing an area of TWENTY THOUSAND (20, 000) square meters more or less and has been the subject of an EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY, filed by the heirs of ROSITA GAWAHAN LUGMAY, per DOC #140; PAGE #28; BOOK #92; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. QUINTILIANITO S. BABARIN, JR. MDN: Feb 18 , 25 & Mar 4, 2021
NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late SPS. JOSE & LILIA ENERIO, leaving three (3) parcels of land more particularly described as follows: Parcel 1 Declaration of Real Property Tax Declaration No. G-163404 Owner Name: Jose Enerio Location of Property: Patag, Iponan, Cag. De Oro City Cadastral Lot No: 3619-C-7 Area: 5,210 square meters Parcel 2 Declaration of Real Property Tax Declaration No. 02-15-17560 Owner Name: Jose Enerio Location of Property: Lunocan, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon Cadastral Lot No. : 571 Pls-854 Area: 79,919 square meters Parcel 3 Declaration of Real Property Tax Declaration No. G-162922 Owner Name: Jose Enerio Location of Property: Iponan, Cag. De Oro City Cadastral Lot No. : 4227-C6 Area: 450 square meters, more or less, Are the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. MIGUEL M. SABACAJAN, Doc. No. 212; Page No. 43; Book No. 69; Series of 2019. MDN: Feb 18, 25 & Mar 4, 2021
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Organic pollution occurs when large quantities of organic compounds are released into aquatic ecosystems. Sources of pollution usually come from wastes generated by agricultural, residential, and industrial activities. High levels also of inorganic nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus in water can cause an overgrowth of plants and algae. As plants and algae die, they become organic materials in the water. Decomposition of these organic materials uses up high amounts of oxygen, thus depriving the fish population of needed oxygen that causes fish kills in the lake. These decaying organic compounds serve as substrates for the microorganisms, increasing the bacterial population which in turn supports the abundant growth of ciliates. Ciliate abundance varied as the season changed, i.e., lower in the non-mixing season and higher in the dry season indicative of nutrient and organic load fluctuations in the lake as the season changed. Water samples for this study were obtained from 50-100 meters away from the lakeshore in the shallower littoral zone and towards the deeper open
water in the pelagic zone. Their results were corroborated by the findings of another group in the same program conducting the physical and chemical characterization of the lake and found the same that the lake is not polluted but still healthy and has good water quality. The study, which was funded by the DOST-NRCP, was conducted during a three-year period, but was temporarily suspended and eventually allowed to resume after the Marawi siege. “The lake was reportedly deteriorating due to increased human population and activities around the lake,” Abamo said, explaining why there’s a need to conserve the lake’s good condition, especially now that the people have resettled back near the lake after the Marawi siege. The researchers suggested to the local government to strengthen their policies to maintain the healthy condition of the lake. “We have recommended to the local government to create and implement stricter policies and ordinances to conserve the lake, and regulate and check both the residential and business establishments around the lake,” Abamo said. Lake Lanao is estimated
Parents Answering Modules By ANALY DELA CRUZ-ACTUB Teacher I Bagocboc Elementary School Opol District
AS schools across the country continued to conduct dry runs of the implementation of distance learning, educators have identified several challenges with the new way of delivering lessons to students at home. Among them are the distances that teachers have to cover in order to distribute self-learning modules (SLMs) to their students’ houses. One of the major challenges experienced by the teacher, of course, would be the distance of the houses of these learners and the kind of road that they have to pass through, some have to cross rivers. There are learners who do not have parents that could help them in studying their
lessons at home while there are parents who answer the SLMs for their children. Distribution and retrieval of SLMs will be done quarterly in coastal areas and monthly in the mainland to avoid constantly exposing teachers to the threat of COVID-19. Schools also assigned “para-teachers” to guide learners at home while teachers living in certain barangays or puroks were instructed to tutor the learners in their community. The time is quite long for their children to really answer it by themselves and some teachers will really be guiding them. Teachers will also do “home visits,” especially to students whose parents are unable to teach them
Wed-Thu, February 24-25, 2021 to be around 10 million years old (World Lake Database) and is listed as one of the 17 ancient lakes of the world with a tectonic-volcanic origin. It is the second largest lake in the Philippines and the largest one in Mindanao, home to 18 endemic cyprinids (freshwater fishes related to the carps and minnows) that are found nowhere else in the world. For generations, Lanao Lake has been a potent natural resource that breathes life to the Maranaws, as a source of their food and water, livelihood, religious practices, transportation and sports. But more than anything, the lake has shaped the Maranaw culture and tradition to what it is now and it has become imperative for the Maranaws to preserve its pristine beauty for a better and sustainable future. Abamo is a member of DOST-NRCP’s 4,944 research pool involved in vari-
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will be the first to get the shot of the vaccine,” he said. Currently, the province is waiting for the guidelines from the Department of Health on which vaccines will be distributed for use. Agriculture-focused Zamboanga del Sur Meanwhile, with the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Yu stressed the need to focus its programs on the agriculture sector to ensure food security in the province. “Because of this COVID-19, I think the key area which we will focus on is still agriculture, food security, including the infrastructures and mechanization,” he said. He also mentioned the
By ARNIE Q. PERICO, Dev EdD
For many, achievements are only available to those people who are well off and who can afford to send their children in college. But for few, achievement is a goal set by a person who strive hard to reach the road of success. It is not who can afford and who did, it’s who will work, strive and willing to sacrifice just to reach his dreams. Are you willing to sacrifice or give-up? Todays, pandemic is an eye opener that there is no permanent in this world we have to be a keeper and not a shopper. Many loses their job, give up their carrier. This time, it gives us realization that life is not always a bed roses nor a bounty of harvest. This time parents became the teacher of their children and an instant tutor not because they are teacher in profession but because they have a vision for their child to have a bright
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over and over again. In addition, the behavior is provided for reuse by multiple independent programs. A program invokes the library-provided behavior via a mechanism of the language. For example, in a simple imperative language such as C, the behavior in a library is invoked by using C’s normal function-call. What distinguishes the call as being to a library function, versus being to another function in the same program, is the way that the code is organized in the system. Library code is organized in such a way that it can be used by multiple programs that have no connection to each other, while code that is part of a program is organized to be used only within that one program.
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Computer library update In computer science, a library is a collection of nonvolatile resources used by computer programs, often for software development. These may include configuration data, documentation, help data, message templates, pre-written code and subroutines, classes, values or type specifications. In IBM’s OS/360 and its successors they are referred to as partitioned data sets. A library is also a collection of implementations of behavior, written in terms of a language, that has a welldefined interface by which the behavior is invoked. For instance, people who want to write a higher-level program can use a library to make system calls instead of implementing those system calls
ous scientific disciplines. For more webinars on basic research, interested parties can visit the NRCP’s Research Pod, a Facebook Page of the council. (DOST)
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life ahead. Nothing can fathom a mothers’ love. Despite and in spite of circumstances of everyone’s life they still and they will priority the need of their children, to be educated. No mountains are high and no river are depth of a mothers’ dream. A success is a teamwork process between your parents’ hard work and your diligent work as their child. Remember no one reach the ladder if you don’t know how to climb and no one reach the road of success without a sacrifice. Amidst in today’s pandemic education are still available to those who wants and who are willing. The Department of Education together with the different sectors in the government help hand in hand to give and serve a quality education even in the middle of the storm. Be part of the history and be willing to share your story.
assistance provided by the Department of Agriculture (DA) in the campaign for food security and looking after the welfare of workers in the agriculture and fishery sector. Moreover, the first Cacao Festival in Zamboanga del Sur was held recently. It aims to make the province the cacao capital of Mindanao by encouraging farmers to venture into cultivating cacao along with other identified high value crops. According to Governor Yu, they are targeting to plant 10,000 cacao seedlings by 2025, which is expected to generate around P1 billion for the province.
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Development which will also be giving financial assistance. The Department of Agriculture committed to hand over rice and corn seeds,
Food and beverage By CLARIZZA PAZ B. DUMDUM Teacher II Iligan City National High School
Food and Beverage Services NC II is a technicalvocational program that trains students on the preparation of food plans and meals for restaurants, hotels, canteens, banquets and functions, and basically any establishment that serves food to a large number of people. The program teaches students how to properly welcome guests and take food and beverage orders, promote food and beverage products and provide food and beverage service to guests. This program educates students about kitchen/service area procedures and protocols and the general routine and responsibilities in the food and beverage department. More importantly, students are properly oriented on how to receive and handle guest concerns. The Food and Beverage Services NCII program also develops students’ skills in bar
operation and maintenance and cocktail preparation and mixing. The Food and Beverage NCII program is supervised and accredited by TESDA (a government agency that regulates vocational courses), and TESDA-accredited education institutions may offer this program. Like most technical-vocational programs, the Food and Beverage Services NC II program follows a modular type of instruction. Modular Instruction is a type of teaching method that follows a specific set of planned learning activities and exercises. These activities are contained in a short booklet called a module. Students are allowed to proceed with their own learning pace (self-pacing). Instructors provide timely feedbacks allowing students to improve their skills.
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Envi dept lauds FDC Misamis’ carbon sink program THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau -Region 10 (DENR-EMB 10) lauded FDC Misamis Power Corporation (FDC Misamis) for its steadfast efforts in maintaining its carbon sink management program (CSMP) in the province of Misamis Oriental. In 2018, FDC Misamis inked a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for a Carbon Sink Project with DENR-EMB-10 and Barangay Sambulawan in El Salvador City, the power firm’s first major carbon sink project, establishing a man-made forest and help sequester carbon emission to maintain the air quality in the province. FDC Misamis was touted to be “a show window of a successful carbon sink for coal-fired power plants in the Region,” according to a letter from the DENR EMB10 after its most recent site inspection in January 2021. The agency applauded the power firm for the suitability of its CSMP area,
management and supervision scheme of existing forested areas, and planted species’ highly adaptive characteristics. The 80-hectare land is now home to indigenous trees such as An-an, Tipolo, Maribojoc, Bangkal, Acacia, Alim (Alum), Magtangali, Rattan, and Kalikoy, among many. Meanwhile, the additional 40 hectares were populated with Mangium and Bagras species. The agency’s comments humbled FDC Misamis’ management. “It is encouraging to know that the DENR-EMB 10 sees our efforts, which is more than for compliance purposes. This project, along with many other social development programs, is our way of giving back to Mindanao and is consistent with the Filinvest’s trust in making a difference in the lives of Filipinos,” says FDC Misamis President and CEO Juan Eugenio L. Roxas. “The disruptions brought AERIAL view of FDC Misamis Power Corporation’s 140-hectare carbon sink project in Barangay Sambulawan, El by the coronavirus pan- Salvador City Misamis Oriental. The project is in partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural Redemic in 2020 may have sources - Environmental Management Bureau in Region 10 and Barangay Sambulawan. It aims to help sequester See LAUDS, page 23
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Phoenix Petroleum bags 4 trophies at 56th Anvil Awards DESPITE the challenging year, Phoenix, now a multiindustry corporation, managed to win a Gold Anvil and three Silver Anvils during the prestigious 56th Anvil Awards for its exemplary programs that delivered significant and positive impact to the community. Winning a Gold Anvil for the ‘Public Relations Program Directed at Specific Stakeholders-Suppliers’ category, #WeSupportSMEs is a COVID-19 program created last year by FamilyMart, the convenience store brand of Phoenix. Launched in June, the program aims to help small businesses expand Phoenix innovative programs emerged as winners at the recently concluded 56th Anvil Awards, bagging a Gold and three Silver trophies among over a hundred finalists.
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their customer network by making their products available at FamilyMart’s retail chain. It also won a Silver Anvil under the ‘Specialized Public Relations Program-COVID related PR Programs with Tools’ category, as an innovative program created in response to the pandemic. Meanwhile, Kwentong Phoenix, a project created with content development and marketing agency PageOne, won a Silver Anvil for ‘Digital Public Relations Program-Good Governance/Social Responsibility/ Responsible Citizenship’. Kwentong Phoenix is a Facebook-hosted content that features human-interest stories of Phoenix employees, relating their life and experiences in the company. Another Silver Anvil awardee is Phoenix SUPER LPG’s ‘Sarap Pala Magluto’ campaign that launched the company’s LPG brand nationwide. The campaign introduced the SAFE, SIGURADO, and SIMPLE Phoenix SUPER LPG SRG indicator regulator, and unveiled Popstar Royalty Sarah Geronimo as the brand ambassadress. The campaign was recognized for the ‘Public Relations program Directed at Specific Stakeholders-Consumers’ category. “We are ver y happy that our hard work and innovative programs have
been deemed as worthy of recognition by the Anvil Awards. While many of our initials plans and strategies suddenly changed last year, we were able to pivot and thrive in 2020. These award-winning programs are testaments that our goal of becoming an indispensable partner in the journey of everyone whose life we touch will continue despite trying times,” Phoenix Petroleum President Henry Albert Fadullon said. In 2015, Phoenix won its first Anvil with a Silver recognition under the ‘Public Relations Tools: Multimedia/Digital Online Video’ category for ‘Fuel the Dream’, an online video created with media and creative agency Havas Media. Organized by the Public Relations Society of the Philippines, the Anvil Awards is an annual public relations awards in the Philippines given to select public relations programs, tools, and practitioners of exemplary performance in the field. This year, with the theme “PR for Good”, the 56th Anvil Awards gave out six Gold Anvils and 122 Silver Anvils to outstanding public relations programs and tools that showed purpose-driven and impactful initiatives that promote corporate integrity and social good during crises and across platforms.
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famous artists and collectors in New York. “I will still encourage ang atong mga local artist nga in the future, let us make it global kay rich kaayo ang atong culture, ilabi na diri sa ato sa Lanao. Dapat i-share nato sa ilaha and let them know how rich our culture is kay na-experience nako. Mismo ang famous art collector sa New York, niadto siya sa akoang art exhibit and na-impress siya,” she shared. [I will still encourage our local artists that in the future, let us make it global because we have a rich culture, especially here in Lanao. We must share this with them and let them know how rich our culture is because I experienced it. Even the famous art collector in New York went to my art exhibit and he was impressed.] (CRG/ PIAICIC)
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signal to your family members when you’re “in the office” and when you’re not. Do regular exercise and eat properly Sitting down for several hours, and not eating regularly and properly because of our online works can be bad for our health. This WFH setup leads to a sedentary lifestyle which has been linked with a risk of heart disease. The son of a friend recently died of a heart attack. He was in his early 30s and had no health problems. His lifestyle changed during the pandemic. His online work required him to work during unholy hours and caused him to miss his regular meal schedules and exercise. One day, he just vomited, rushed to the hospital, and declared dead on arrival. We need to force ourselves and our employees to still be active and have a good diet. Always have a glass/bottle of water and avoid binge eating. Insert a few stretching during break time. In one company that I know, they start each day with all employees doing 5-minute exercise via zoom. Before any meeting starts, they require all employees to first attend the virtual exercise class. This is their way to help their employees still keep an active lifestyle. Spend time for meditation and affirmations. With all the stress and pressures at work and negative news around us, we need to consciously make time to clear our minds from all these toxins. Best to this short meditation at the start of the day or at the end of your work shift to de-clog your minds of work stuff and ready for family time! The company I mentioned above which starts their day with exercise, follows it up with a 5-minute group meditation. They just read one positive quote and ask
two employees to share this. Asked why they’re doing it, their manager said “we want our employees to start each day on a positive note because we don’t know what happened the night before.” Makes a lot of sense! Continue the office fun activities WFH should not be boring. The Zoom apps should not only be limited to business meetings and learning sessions. It can be a medium for entertainment! I have seen and joined several e-numan, e-kwentuhan, e-showdown, e-games, and e-parties. The creative juices know no pandemic. It almost requires no budget. With all these things happening around us, we need to do more small celebrations, recognize small victories and give lots of encouragement. With the pandemic still far from being over, WFH is still the name of the game for a big part of our employee force. While employees wait for their turn to receive the vaccines, WFH is still the normal setup for them. While this is such, let’s be mindful that we can make it both a productive and a safer work arrangement for our valued employees.
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the planet a halt, temporarily improving air quality worldwide. But as we move forward in this post-covid era, environmental stewardship must be at the forefront to truly mitigate greenhouse gas emissions,” Roxas added. FDC Misamis is a subsidiary of FDC Utilities, Inc., the Gotianun-led Filinvest Development Corporation’s utilities and power arm. It operates a 3x135-MW circulating fluidized bed coal thermal plant in Villanueva town, one of Northern Mindanao’s biggest. Since its commercial operations in 2016, the facility has been supplying stable and cost-effective power. The company plays a vital role in ensuring the stability of the Mindanao grid throughout the pandemic.
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impact of the lockdowns. Operating expenses decreased 2 percent to P112.6 billion due to a reduction in marketing and volumerelated expenses. The Bank’s provisions of P30.2 billion were in line with prudent credit and provisioning policies,
Wed-Thu, February 24-25, 2021 meant to further strengthen its balance sheet. The NPL ratio stood at 2.65 percent with NPL coverage at 109.5 percent. As of yearend, the Bank’s total Loan Loss Reserves were equivalent to 3 percent of Gross Customer Loans, and are considered more than sufficient to cover for potential losses. The Bank’s capital base expanded to P393 billion with its Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) and Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) at 14.4 percent and 13.2 percent, respectively, comfortably above minimum regulatory levels. The Bank’s capital increased by 6% despite the pre-emptive provisions and the business impact of COVID-19. Book value per share likewise increased 6% to P88.11 from P83.03 in 2019. BDO remains cautiously optimistic on a gradual upturn in 2021. With its extensive market reach and devoted workforce, the Bank remains committed to providing banking products and services attuned to its customers needs. These include digital upgrades that allow easier and safer access to services, such as QR codebased ATM and merchant transactions. These are part of the benefits expected from its ongoing Next Generation IT upgrade.
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the A. Mabini Elementary School in Barangay Talomo here last February 16 that the country will receive a supply of the Novavax vaccines. “I can remember Sec. Galvez telling me that Novavax is a good vaccine and that there is a supply coming. Probably, if the national government will avail of the Novavax, it will be one of the vaccines that we will receive as allocation for the local government units,” he said. Lopez said the decision whether the city will procure its own supply of Novavax vaccines is left to Mayor Sara Duterte. Last Monday, Duterte said the national government had given LGUs the green light to place orders for Novavax vaccines and, as such, the local government is complying with the documents needed to procure a certain dose from the vaccine manufacturer. “We are starting our documentation right now to buy a certain number of doses of Novavax. We’re buying these vaccines just
in case the national government will not fulfill its commitment that there will be vaccines for all because there’s nothing on paper yet with regard to the number of doses that they can give to the LGUs,” she said. Galvez earlier assured that the city will receive an equitable share of the vaccines from the national government. According to him, 5.2 to 9.3 million doses from AstraZeneca and Pfizer-BionTech that is expected to arrive in the country sometime this month or maybe March from the COVAX facility, and from the 1.5 to 1.6 million doses from Sinovac of China and Sputnik V of Gamaleya Research Institute of Russia also in February and March. Galvez added that the country has cornered 17 million doses of vaccines from AstraZeneca, of which 11 million doses will be procured by the local government units and six million by the private sector. The country’s Food and Drug Administration has granted the application for emergency use authorization of PfizerBionTech, AstraZeneca, and Sinovac. Lopez said the local government of Davao is eyeing to bring down the new daily COVID-19 cases in the city to single-digit growth after health authorities here have seen a decreasing number of confirmed cases starting February 3, which marked the end of the post-holiday surge. “The single-digit target is possible. That is very possible with the help of everyone, not only health workers, national government, local government, but all of us, including private sector, our communities, barangays, and individuals. They would contribute to our efforts to maintain the decreasing trend in Davao City by adhering to the laws, and minimum public health standards,” he said. As of February 23, DOHDavao Region reported 68 new cases, bringing the total cases to 19,589, with 1,589 active, 17,175 recoveries, and 825 deaths in the region. Out of the total, Davao City, which reported the highest COVID-19 cases in Mindanao, tallied 12,832 cases, with 748 active, 11,458 recoveries, and 626 deaths. Davao de Oro reported 1,117 cases, Davao del Norte with 2,898, Davao del Sur with 1,309, Davao Occidental with 211, and Davao Oriental with 1,222. (Antonio
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L. Colina IV / MindaNews) kalayaang makapamuhay kahit simple basta malayo sa takot at ligtas ang ating from page 1 pamilya,” he added. but also for his unparal- After the symbolic cerleled dedication to serve emony and a brief meeting with local government ofthe people. In a symbolic ceremony ficials,. Pacquaio went on at the Kibawe municipal to give away grocery packs hall, Rabanes turned over to and P1,000 cash gifts to poor Pacquaio a copy of his birth residents. certificate to show that he is In his speech, Pacquiao renewed his challenge to truly a son of Kibawe. Pacquiao was only five rich politicians to share years old when his fam- their money to the poor. ily decided to leave Kibawe He said that if only rich ofand move to General Santos ficials would all pitch in to City because of the constant help the poor, the number skirmishes between govern- of impoverished Filipinos ment security forces and would be a lot lesser. He said if given the chance, communist rebels. Pacquiao’s mom, Mommy he would prioritize building a Dionisia was originally from “mega prison” facility which the town of Glan, Sarangani would be intended for cor( originally part of South rupt government officials. Cotabato) but after a tortous “Sa puso ko gusto kong marriage, she eloped with her bigyan ng hustisya ang mga second husband and went to kababayan nating mahihirap Kibawe where he was born. mula sa mga kurap na poli But with the constant tiko,” Pacquiao said. fighting in the town that was “Wala na akong kailangan. once infested with insurgents, Di ko na kailangan ang kasiSenator Pacquaio’s family katan at kanya. God always struggled to make ends meet provide. But i want to give and survived on root crops. justice to the poor. Kaya sa The hard life forced his family mga ganid na politiko na to move to General Santos walang ginawa kundi magCity where Pacquaio contin- nakaw sa gobyerno, may ued to live a life of struggle araw din kayo,” he added. Accompanying Pacquiao and hardship. Pacquiao said that his in his homecoming trip to visit to Kibawe is a fitting Kibawe are Bukidnon Rep. reminder of his roots which Manuel Zubiri and other was built and strengthened provincial government ofby his sheer determination ficials to succeed. “Hinding-hindi ko makakalimutan itong lugar dahil from page 1 dito ako namulat kung paano activity, the role of the ang maging mahirap. Ang DOH is to observe as we Kibawe na kinamulatan ko ay go through the necessary napakahirap ang pamumuhay things that they have to do at pugad ito ng mga rebelde during the actual COVID-19 noon kaya kailangan naming vaccination and provide umalis at makipagsapalaran feedback,” DOH-10 Assa Gensan,” Pacquiao related. sistant Regional Director “Kahit madilim ang hi- Ellenieta Gamolo said. narap ng aming pamilya About 5.6 million COhindi ako nawalan ng pag- VID-19 vaccine doses from asa. Tulad ng marami sa two pharmaceutical compaating mga kababayan dito sa nies are expected to arrive Kibawe ay araw -araw tayong in the Philippines within the lumalaban sa kahirapan at 1st quarter. (VPSB/PIA10)
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Local artists call for public support, promotion for econ sustainability By CLAIRE GIGJE
ILIGAN CITY -- Local artists in the city call for strong community support and measures for their economic sustainability in line with this year’s celebration of National Arts Month with the theme “Alab ng Sining, Alay Sigla sa Iligan.” During the 5th episode of Kapehan sa Iligan Chamber Monday, February 22, which featured Iliganon artists, Steven Patrick Fernandez, the Founding Director of the Integrated Performing Arts Guild, expressed that attitude, system, and support of the whole community matter when talking about the sustainability of arts. “When you talk about the sustainability of art, we are talking about economics. It is not about getting together, we are talking about mutual connections between the community and the artist. We are talking about attitude. We are
talking about systemic. We are talking about the whole support of the community. We are talking about orders. We are talking about law,” said Fernandez. He also stated that one can only promote art if the awareness of the society is on point leading to the understanding that this is not a separate identity, rather, this is part of everyone’s daily life. Further, independent artist and owner of Studio One, Ninianne Emrys Sojor, said the community must help local artists in sustaining their craft as she cited that promotion of their works does not suffice. She added that artists should not just be offered the opportunity to exhibit but also to sell. “Ang importante for artists to have is a sustainable practice. Kung sa artist lang, promoting is not enough. We have to sustain them. It
From left to right, DTI-10 Provincial Director Ruel Paclipan, City Cultural Affairs Executive Secretary Christian Aguado, PIA-ICIC Manager Apipa Bagumbaran, Iligan Chamber President Reggie Punongbayan, independent artists Ninianne Emrys Sojor and Anna Leah Villamor, and Integrated Performing Arts Guild Founding Director Steven Patrick Fernandez conferred during the recent Kapehan sa Iligan Chamber to talk about their call for community support to attain economic sustainability of local arts in line with this year’s celebration of National Arts Month with the theme “Alab ng Sining, Alay Sigla sa Iligan.” (PIA-ICIC)
is very important na artists are not only given opportunities na mag-display, but also given opportunities to actually sell their work and that is very important pud sa public to understand na ang art is not just something nice to see. It is a lifestyle. It is a way of living,” Sojor firmly maintained. [What is important to the artists to have is a sustainable practice. Just regarding the artists, promoting is not enough. We have to sustain them. It is very important that artists are not only given opportunities to display, but also given opportunities to actually sell their work and that is very important also for the public to understand that
Various artworks by Iliganon local artists were exhibited during Iligan City’s week-long celebration of National Arts Month this February 2021. (PIA-ICIC)
the art is not just something to see. It is a lifestyle. It is a way of living.] Meanwhile, Anna Leah Villamor, another independent artist, echoed bold
encouragement to local artists in making Iligan arts global given that the city and Lanao possess rich culture to the point of impressing See CALL, page 23
Brgy Macabalan Clean-up Activity
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THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources Region X joins the Barangay-wide cleanup activity to support to the initiative spearheaded by the Barangay Local Government Unit of Macabalan, Cagayan de Oro
City, on February 18, 2021. Government offices based in Brgy. Macabalan were invited to participate the activity and do their share in taking care of our Mother Nature. The Barangay-wide clean-up is intended for
the fiesta of Barangay Macabalan on February 22, 2021. The activity was conducted while observing the health protocols issued by the IATF on the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases. #TayoAngKalikasan