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Icon first Muslim lady governor of Lanao Sur passes away By ASANGAN T. MADALE Contributor

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C AG AYA N D E O R O CITY- The Cagayan de Oro Press Club (COPC) under recently re-elected Club president Dr. Manny V. Jaudian, in cooperation with SM Cag de Oro has resurrected the past COPC program – Meet the Press. In an elaborate ceremony held, February 24, at the SM Uptown Events Center, the COPC held the relaunching, with the presence of COPC exec vice president Allan Mediante, who is also editor in chief of Mindanao Daily News, and Ms. Ivy Guantero of SM Cag de Oro. Coverages of this weekly program (which would be held at the COPC bldg.. and SM malls) will be provided by MDNN Digital Channel and Mindanao Dally News; Business Week, of the

Sudaria Group of Publications); Jao TV and DearBC TV; RMN; the Rock FM under Philipp Ken Jaudian, and all other copc member radio and TV groups. The weekly program, according to Dr. Jaudian would invite government officials, as well as business leaders who would shed light on their various on-going projects for the benefit of transparency for the public. “We are not going to charge anything for the presence of invited guests whether from public or private institutions, not even sponsorships on food, snacks or lunch (as what could have been an unethical practice by some groups before), “Jaudian elaborated. COPC relaunching of the Meet the Press program, at the SM Uptown, Cagayan de Oro He added that the COPC and City, February 24, (L-R) COPC president Dr. Manny V. Jaudian, COPC Exec. VP andf sponsors like SM will handle MDN ed in chief Allan Mediante, and COPC Director Jao Gumapac of Jao TV/RMN. See RELAUNCHES, page 11

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A beneficiary receives certification of conditional award from Task Force Bangon Marawi Secretary Eduardo del Rosario of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD), President Arnolfo Ricardo Cabling of the Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC), Mayor Majul U. Gandamra of Marawi City and UN-Habitat Country Programme Manager, Christopher Rollo. (PIA ICIC)

Marawi IDPs thank Japan for permanent housing project By LOU ELLEN L. ANTONIO

MARAWI CITY -- Internally displaced persons (IDPs) of this city expressed deep appreciation to the Govern-

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COPC relaunches Meet the Press program By JESSIE P. MONGCAL

DITSAAN-RAMAIN, Lanao del Sur :- For many, there are women whose intelligence and presence seem to be beyond our imagination until we meet them. Our generation in the family were blessed enough to grow up with a woman who showed us the many ways women can take their place within her family and community, and be not limited by other people’s opinions of her nor by the social stereotypes because of her gender. In a statement sent to the Manila Times BTA Parliament member Zia Alonto Adiong Princess Tarhata “Tata” AlontoLucman is not on ly known by many as the first Muslim lady governor of Lanao del Sur but one the country’s pioneering women leaders in our modern times and who was at the helm of the provincial government when Marcos proclaimed Martial Law in 1972. One of the few brave souls who

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ment of Japan for providing funds for the construction of permanent shelters. Implemented by the United Nations Human

Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), 109 displaced families received conditional award certificates for permanent houses. Dubbed Hadiya

(Arabic word means gift) Village, the housing site is located in a 1.8-hectare land area acquired and developed See THANK, page 11

Bong Go visits Lagonglong, Villanueva towns in MisOr MISAMIS ORIENTAL -Senator Lawrence “Bong” Go visited the municipalities of Lagonglong and Villanueva in Misamis Oriental to personally deliver assistance to indigenous people (IP) and farmers in said towns. During his visit, the Senator distributed food packs, free meals, masks, face shields, and vitamins to the beneficiaries. Some also received bicycles, computer tablets, and shoes. In his message he underscored the importance of love of country, saying See VISITS, page 11

Senator Lawrence “Bong” Go personally delivers assistance to 1,700 indigenous people and farmers from Lagonglong, and distributed aid to 1,027 beneficiaries in Villanueva, Misamis Oriental. (RDM/PIA10)

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SENATE PUSHES FOR PILOTING FACE-TO-FACE CLASSES By ALLY ABELLANA

SENATORS are pushing for a return of face-to-face classes on a limited basis, following President Duterte’s directive to postpone them until the government can roll out its vaccination program against Covid-19. In a hearing of the Senate committee on basic education on Wednesday, its chairman Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said that faceto-face classes can still be piloted even if the government policy was to put them on hold. “This is a good way for our scientists to study what can be done to mitigate the effects of Covid,” Gatchalian said. Senator Imee Marcos, who pushed for face-to-face classes as early as December last year, cited health statistics to allay fears about schools causing widespread

infection. Marcos cited that those 20 years old and below made up “less than 10% of infections and diagnosed cases” and that the pandemic’s total fatality rate remained low at about 2%. The return of face-to-face classes would also allow parents to resume work full-time or to find jobs, Marcos added. Senator Nancy Binay said

the Department of Education should have been “more persuasive” in its recommendation to the President to let students return to the classroom while observing health and safety protocols. Meanwhile, S enator Francis Pangilinan said that the lessons drawn from piloting face-to-face classes would be helpful in expanding their application when more people get immunized.

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Feb. 25 (PIA)--After having sexually harassed, tortured and murdered by the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) on suspicion of espionage in 2018, the remains of the 18-year-old New People’s Army (NPA) member, Hope Capangpangan, was retrieved and finally returned to her family in Wao, Lanao del Sur. This, after a close coordination of 103rd Brigade (103Bde), National Intelligence Coordinating Agency

(NICA)-10, and the local government unit of Wao on the information received of the whereabouts of the burial site as disclosed by a former NPA rebel, alias “Esab.” Troops belonging to the Army’s 5th Infantry “Duty Bound” Batallion led by commanding officer LTC Romulus Rabara conducted an operation to retrieve and exhume Capangpangan’s remains, enduring a 12hour hike on an undisclosed mountainous area in Lanao

del Sur. According to alias “Esab,” one of the NPA members who tortured the girl, Hope was tied and bound for two months and then tortured by the terrorist group to force her into confession on allegations that she was a government spy. Harsh living conditions, false promises, and brutality of the terrorist group eventually prompted “Esab” to leave and escape the NPA camp with deep regrets for

Healthy mind results in healthy heart, says DOH CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Feb. 24 (PIA)--Everything starts from a good or very clean mindset, said Dr. Tristan Jediah Labitad, Non-Communicable Disease Cluster Head of the Department of Health (DOH)-10 in a recently held “Talakayan sa PIA” that tackled the Heart Month 2021 celebration with the theme, “Be Happy, Healthy ka Heartner.” As love and mental health correlate to each other, Labitad pointed out the importance of having a healthy mind to have a healthy heart. He also discussed the beauty of being in love, falling in love, as he reminded the public not to forget to first love themselves and be

Dr. Tristan Jediah Labitad (right), head of Non Communicable Diseases Cluster of Department of Health-10 shows simple physical exercise you can do to make your heart healthy. (JAKA/PIA10)

mindful of their own being. “Look after yourself and not just be busy looking out for others. Check yourself if you are okay,” he maintained. To him, it’s good to fall

in love but not overdo it because anything in excess is bad for “your heart and health.” Admitting to oneself that See RESULTS, page 10

Remains of teen NPA fighter reunited with family

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NICA-10 Regional Director Manuel Orduña cites that reuniting Hope Capangpangan’s remains with her family is just another example of the administration’s firm commitment in attaining peace and ending local communist armed conflict in the country. (VPSB/PIA10)

IMEE: IMPORTATION MAY KILL LOCAL PORK INDUSTRY FASTER THAN AFRICAN SWINE FEVER SENATOR Imee Marcos has called on the government to prevent pork importers from taking over local market supply and pushing Filipino producers out of business. “The slaughter of our local hog raisers will begin

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if the Department of Agriculture (DA) succeeds in its push to raise the minimum access volume of pork imports from the present 54,000 metric tons,” Marcos said.

In a Senate hearing last Monday, Agriculture Secretary William Dar said that the government was considering pork imports that may exceed 400,000 See KILL, page 10

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At least 75% of population must be vaccinated – Gaane IN order to achieve herdimmunity against COVID-19, at least 75-percent of the population must be vaccinated, said Councilor Maria Lourdes Gaane on Monday. During the regular session presided over by Vice Mayor Raineir Joaquin V. Uy, Councilor Gaane, chair of the City Council committee on health and health insurance reported about the vaccination plan of the city which was further presented and explained by Dr. Teodulfo Yu of the City Health Office. Councilor Gaane said the CHO held vaccination simulations at the city-run J.R. Borja General Hospital (JRBGH) together with the Department of Health (DOH) and representatives of private hospitals and other medical facilities. “Based on the nationwide projection, it will take at least three years to achieve the projected figure,” Gaane stressed. Dr. Yu gave an overview of the city’s Covid-19 vaccination deployment plan. He said the city targets 70-percent of the population based on the national prioritization of legible people to be vaccinated. CLASSIFICATION The vaccination team classified the three priority groups for the vaccination

program. The first group includes frontline health workers, senior citizens, the indigent population, and uniformed personnel. Teachers, social workers, other government workers, other essential workers, socio-demographic group (PWD, PDL), Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), and the remaining workforce belong to the second group. All remaining Filiipino citizens above 18 years old are in the third group. Dr. Yu said that the vaccination team has also identified schools as barangay vaccination sites subject to inspection and recommendations. Some private hospitals have also been identified as part of the contingency plan, he added.. VACCINE STORAGE The local health office will increase vaccine storage, secure coolers that sustain freezer temperature, hold simulation drills on vaccine distribution, and will utilize RTA personnel to escort vaccine delivery, Dr. Yu said. According to the health official, the city is planning to purchase the Novavax vaccine. The city is continually preparing the data validation for the prioritization of the Covid-19 vaccination, Dr. Yu concluded. (SP/JBDacer)

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Lamudi Partners with RLC Residences: Raising the Game with Smart Living and Connected Solutions

TOP property developer RLC Residences teams up with leading real estate partner Lamudi for unparalleled visibility to raise the game, provide smart and productive living, and enable homeowners to connect. As Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC) strengthens ties with leading real estate partner Lamudi, the property giant launches its new residential brand RLC Residences, leveraging Lamudi’s 7M monthly pageviews to gain unparalleled visibility in the market. The partnership ushers in a new period of working on various digital marketing initiatives and exclusive features on Lamudi to make projects more accessible to property seekers in the

digital age. As part of the residential developer’s future plans for the next five to 10 years, they are consolidating their three divisions, the Residences, Luxuria, and Communities, into “a single and meaningful brand.” RLC Residences’ Business Unit General Manager Henry Yap says this is an initiative “driven by our goal to craft a unified force that will take the residential division to greater heights.” Through RLC Residences developments, the company aims to deliver a seamless customer journey for clients given the simplified structure and merging of resources. Embodying the company’s brand pillars, “Raise, Live, Connect,” RLC hopes to help property own-

ers embrace the future of real estate. Redefined Priorities Diving into RLC’s brand pillars, raise is about ‘raising the game,’ elevating the design and quality standards of new residential developments by RLC Residences. The company engages with globally recognized firms in the design and property sector to offer developments every homeowner would be proud to showcase and own. ‘Live,’ refers to smart and productive living. Reflecting innovation, the projects under RLC Residences feature smart home and storage solutions, accommodating the lifestyle requirements of starting and growing families, as well as highly-

motivated professionals. Similarly, amenities that promote work-life balance are featured in the projects, including work-from-home spaces, day care centers, and study halls. Meanwhile, ‘Connect’ is about enabling homeowners to connect with loved ones in a convenient manner. RLC Residences developments are strategically situated in destination estates or bustling and emerging central business districts, surrounded by transportation options. Moreover, recreational amenities for bonding and relaxation are available inside the residential communities. Lamudi stands with RLC Residences in offering better home solutions for the market. The real estate platform’s CEO Kenneth Stern expressed his support of the partnership, which propels the industry forward: “We support industry players who continue to embrace innovations in the midst of crises. We commend RLC Residences for introducing a new brand that suitably accommodates the needs of property seekers today. It makes us more excited about this partnership, which will showcase their projects to property seekers worldwide See GAME, page 11

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A columnist in pandemic times

SINCE the former 80s, I have been a columnist in different publications throughout the globe. I’ve written on many subjects under the sun. Politically, I have generally held back. Why? Why should I meddle in things I don’t understand? Hold on! Don’t get me wrong! I have my own opinion regarding - as I said earlier - anything under the sun. In this time, many writers and dear columnist friends overturn themselves with different opinions. People have changed. Accepting others’ opinions is almost impossible. Many times, socalled “shitstorms” followed. Fortunately, I have

been spared this until now. It is also not my intention to start any war with my opinion. But, it hurts me very much how people have changed so negatively no matter where on earth. One thing is as clear as the Amen following every single prayer in church. This pandemic has changed all of us and maybe I’ll be one of them. While I am writing my biography, I keep diving back into the world of yesterday. If not, how could I write about my past. Was really everything much better than it is today? I leave the answer to you my dear

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readers. Because one thing is certain: we’re all in the same boat. It is up to each and every one of us how to cope with the present time. I have at first God. Secondly, my family in the Philippines. And you? +++ Email: doringklaus@ gmail.com or follow me on Facebook, Twitter or Linkedin or take a look at www. germanexpatinthephilippines.blogspot.com or www. klausdoringsclassicalmusic. blogspot.com.

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Denormalizing corruption

“DENORMALIZE corruption, get it out of our culture”. These are the finest words ever heard from an anticorruption champion, Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto. He says he hopes to raise awareness in the fight to end the rampant corruption in government. Indeed, fighting corruption is one hell of a fight, and raising awareness might be of great help to curb this menace in governance. And this awareness could perhaps translate into a massive clean-up by simplifying the bureaucracy, fire all scalawags and replace them with today’s new breed of millenials. Indeed, this call to arms of ending corruption is a tall order in the bureaucracy. A Sotto kind of governance multiplied by the hundreds is what we need for this country to rise from

the ashes of corruption. And because corruption is mafia like no other, it remains a nightmare in the remaining two years of the Duterte Administration. His mantra of not allowing even a whiff of corruption to prosper in the remaining years of his administation is not working very well for him. Corrupt officials in government continue to defy him frontally — and unabatedly. That said, corruption is still widespread in the bureaucracy, even as he reiterates to punish people in government who participate in corrupt practices. Seemingly exhausted, he encourages people to Inform him right away when they encounter corruption during transactions with government offices. Yet his 8888 hot line

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numbers are not working well for him as it were. The people manning this Malacanang office are not dead serious. They are completely dead — sleeping on the job in the supposedly 24-hour work shift. Try calling them and you will receive this sad reply: “Please call later. Line is busy”. Well, ending corruption in this country is a long journey to reality, unless a Sotto-kind of governance shall be completely put in place soon. The question is — when would that be. (ruffy44_ph2000@yahoo. com)

Hints and Traces

Source and giver of comfort

IT’S always good to read slowly the gospels and the other books and letters contained in the Bible because in them are contained precious lessons that we often take for granted. In fact, it is highly recommended that we spend time meditating on them in a place conducive to such exercise, so that we can more easily discern those spiritual and supernatural lessons that are meant for us. Among the passages that struck me lately are those of St. Paul in his second letter to the Corinthians. He literally is telling us where to find comfort and how we can give it ourselves to others. The pertinent words are the following: “Praise be to the God

and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves received from God. “For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort abounds through Christ. If we are distressed, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which produces in you patient endurance of the same sufferings we suffer.” (1,3-6) Thus, it’s very clear where to find our comfort. It is in God. We should just enliven our faith to accept this truth. We should just

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believe this truth of our faith as articulated by St. Paul even if we do not fully understand how such truth can be true. Remember that we are meant more to believe than to understand, even as we try to understand things as fully as possible. On this, St. Augustine made that famous dictum: “Crede ut intellegas” (Believe that you may understand). That’s because the fullness of the reality that governs us transcends the natural and rational order. See COMFORT, page 11

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LANDBANK backs LGUs with P62.32-B for COVID-19 recovery

EDSA RITES. Philippine military personnel prepare to raise the national flag during the commemoration of the 35th anniversary of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution at the EDSA People Power Monument, Quezon City on Thursday (Feb. 25, 2021). The so-called ‘bloodless revolution’ toppled the regime of former president Ferdinand Marcos. (PNA photo by Robert Oswald P. Alfiler)

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THE Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) approved loans totaling P62.32 billion for 194 local government units (LGUs) nationwide under its RISEUP LGUs (Restoration and Invigoration package for a Self-Sufficient Economy towards UPgrowth for LGUs) Lending Program. Of this amount, P1.89 billion has been released to 32 LGUs as of February 2, 2021. The RISE UP LGUs Program aims to provide the necessary funding requirements of provincial, city, and municipal LGUs to revive their local economy and recover from the adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Program was launched in July 2020 in partnership with the Union of Local Authorities of the

Philippines (ULAP), with the participation of the Leagues of LGUs, namely the League of Provinces of the Philippines (LPP), League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP), and League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP). Since then, the Program has gained wide acceptance by LGUs that the state-run bank has increased its fund allocation from the initial P10 billion to P80 billion to accommodate the rising number of loan applications. Through the RISE-UP LGUs Lending Program, LANDBANK finances COVID-19 response and recovery interventions, including but not limited to the purchase of agricultural produce, acquisition of equipment and construction of facilities for linking of products

to the market, and other programs and projects of the LGU that provide basic and support services, social welfare, healthcare, and other infrastructure activities. “LANDBANK recognizes the crucial role of LGUs in the whole-of-nation approach to recover from the economic downturn caused by the pandemic. We are fully committed to finance local development projects toward generating jobs and jumpstarting the local economy,” said LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo. Interest rate subsidy The National Government, through Republic Act No. 11494 or the “Bayanihan to Recover as One Act”, is providing P1 billion in Interest Subsidy Fund (ISF) for

LGU loans obtained from LANDBANK, which may be availed until December 31, 2022, unless otherwise earlier depleted. The interest subsidy is subject to a maximum limit of 2% per annum of the approved loan amount or P10 million per province and city, and P5 million per municipality, whichever is lower. Applying the interest subsidy to the RISE UP LGUs Lending Program, outstanding and succeeding loan releases to LGUs until December 31, 2022 or the depletion of the ISF, whichever comes earlier, will be subject to a fixed interest of 4% per annum inclusive of the 2% per annum subsidy from the National Government. Thereafter,

MANILA, Philippines – Fashion brands around the world are, now more than ever, pushing their limits and thinking out of the box to showcase their own new collections. From physical runways to online platforms, these brands are on its heels to march their way in! In celebration of Women’s Month, Local brand ÀMEN joins the trend as it launches its newest mask collection on March 5, Friday, via virtual Fashion Show on its official social media pages. The digital Fashion Show features highly produced 3D finger puppets that will serve as models and are inspired by empowered women like Selena Gomez, Black Pink’s Jennie, Frida Kahlo, Amelia Earhart, Helen Keller, US First Lady Michelle Obama, Corrie Ten

Boom who helped Jews from the Nazis, Bethany Hamilton, a surfer whose arm was bitten off by a shark, and Malala Yousafzai who at her young age championed her advocacy which was child’s education, among others. Completing the line-up of 3D finger puppet models are Filipinas who exemplify greatness in their respective arenas like Heart Evangelista, Catriona Gray and Vice President Leni Robredo. According to Kyna Sy, the woman behind the local brand ÀMEN, the goal of the fashion show is to inspire and empower women that even though we’re in an unusual situation, anything is possible as long as you work hard for it. “We want the show to be powerful in a way that leaves people feeling exhilarated and inspired; very much ready to make a

difference,” shared Kyna. “As a casual couture clothing brand, it is important that we adapt to the changing needs of our customers during the pandemic and still commit to ÀMEN’s mission that is to inspire and help women to fill themselves so they can overflow out into the world by being seeing themselves as God sees them.” Kyna added. ÀMEN mask has passed the 4 Crucial Safety Test of The MASQ Collection standard. Each mask has nose contours and curvestructured silhouette for breathability; contains a silk pocket for filters; has

adjustable ear straps that makes it comfortable to use; is uniquely and intricately designed (no 2 masks are the same); and each purchase comes with 10 sheets of PureMASQ Filters and a silk dust bag. As a firm believer of the saying ‘empowered women empower other women’, ÀMEN will donate 10% of its proceeds to the chosen women who are in need. To know more about ÀMEN, visit their website at https://www.amen. com.ph/. Follow them on Instagram @amen_ph and on Facebook https://web. facebook.com/amenphilippines/.

DAVAO DE ORO -- The Department of Information and Communications Technology – Mindanao Cluster 3 (DICT MC3) recently launched a Technology for Education, Employment, Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (Tech4Ed) Centers and turnover computer packages in LGU New Bataan, Mainit National High School in Nabunturan and Philippine Army’s 10th SIGNAL Battalion. A Tech4ED is one of the DICT’s flagship programs implemented nation-wide that aims to provide access points for individuals and communities to bridge the digital gap and harness the power of ICT in society towards creating a progressive countryside. DICT MC3 Assistant Regional Director Engr. Erlito Tancontian underscores the government’s effort to provide easy accessibility to every municipality and barangay in the province particularly for those with minimal or no access to information and government services. “The establishment of the Tech4Ed Center is expected to bridge the digital and edu-

cation divide by addressing the scarcity of ICT resources in the municipality that has hampered digital growth among locals,” Tancontian said. He also added that Tech4Ed offers eight segment features like eEduSkills, eAssist, eHealth, eMarketPlace, eGovServices, Gender & Development and Rural Impact Sourcing (RIS) which all has a special function on a specific purpose from educational, job readiness and business tracking, to government office document transactions. The facilities set-up in these centers are open for free use of out-schoolyouths, students, teachers and entrepreneurs with no internet access, employees, PWDs, senior citizens, and indigenous people. As of February 9, 2021, 36 Wi-Fi zones are up in the province under the DICTUNDP project dubbed “Free Wi-Fi for All Project” and the remaining 86 sites are ongoing implementation. Meanwhile, the PLGUDdO’s Tech4Ed Center received additional four computer packages to

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APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for the Issuance of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TH FREIGHT SERVICE on the route: WITHIN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN THE ISLAND OF MINDANAO ACCESSIBLE TO MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on March 9, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/its evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 24th day of February 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for the Issuance of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUB SERVICE on the route: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (MISAMIS ORIENTAL) TO COTABATO CITY (MAGUINDANAO) and vice versa with the use of FIFTEEN (15) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on March 9, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at this board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 23rd day of February 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for the Issuance of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TH FREIGHT SERVICE on the route: WITHIN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN THE ISALND OF MINDANAO ACCESSIBLE TO MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC and vice versa with the use of FOUR (4) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on March 8, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/its evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 23rd day of February 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

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CitiGlobal’s TCRS Cypress Tower Development, now in full swing QUEZON City, Metro Manila; [February 20,2021]— CitiGlobal Realty and Development, Inc., a top real estate developer offering affordable and incomegenerating properties in the country, has recently started the construction of its Cypress Tower. The Cypress Tower is one of Tagaytay Clifton Resort Suites’ (TCRS) condominiums and the second tower in development. The completion of TCRS is still underway and promises to provide deluxe amenities at an affordable price. Once completed, the TCRS project will feature a clubhouse,

gym, library, swimming pool, and other leisure facilities. The project is among CitiGlobal’s real estate developments aimed at revolutionizing the Filipino mindset on leisure properties, giving new investment opportunities for ordinary workingclass Filipinos, especially Overseas Filipino Workers. To learn more about CitiGlobal, visit its website at https://citiglobal.com. ph/ or send them an e-mail at info@citiglobal.com.ph for inquiries. If you have properties to offer, you may reach them via Viber (0949889-3252).

THE Mindanao-Visayas Interconnection Project (MVIP) may extend beyond its adjusted December 2021 target completion due to the damage of several portions of its fiber optic cable connection. The submarine cable no.1 portion of the MVIP’s Dapitan-Santander 350kV high voltage direct current (HVDC) line between Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte and Santander, Cebu, which was completed only on 15 November 2020, was found to have been damaged in several locations. Initial reports show a vessel navigating the area where the first cable was laid a month after the completion of the cable laying activity. The damage was discovered while the second cable was being laid. An investigation is underway to determine whether this vessel caused the damage and who may be responsible for said vessel.

“This is an unfortunate circumstance which may delay the MVIP timeline. NGCP is working on a catch-up plan given the fragility of handling fiber optic submarine cables,” stated the company. The repair of the severed portions will require another round of procurement, awarding, scheduling of cable laying, all of which are also affected by prevailing quarantine restrictions in terms of cable shipping and availability of foreign experts. The actual cable laying is also subject to weather and tide conditions. The MVIP, certified as an Energy Project of National Significance in 2018, was initially targeted for completion by December 2020 but was extended to December 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent quarantine restrictions across the country.

MVIP faces delay due to submarine cable damage

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Senior high school TVL By ELLEN B. CINCO Iligan City National High School Senior High School Teacher II

ANY WHERE in the country, we witness senior high school students excitedly milling about the new subjects that have never been introduced to them during their junior high years. Actually senior high in the Philippines consists of three tracks – academic, TVL, sports, and arts and design. Each of the subjects in these tracks is designed in such a way that graduates are prepped to land jobs even though they opt not to continue to college. Each of these tracks in turn has their own strands. The academic tracks for example consist of accountancy, business and management strand, humanities and social sciences strand, STEM strand, general academic strand and pre-baccalaureate

maritime. For the general academic strand, subjects are humanities, social science, applied economics, organization and management and disaster readiness and risk reduction. In organization and management, students will discuss the meaning and functions of management, explain the various types of management theories, explain the functions, roles and skills of a manager, identify various forces/elements of a hypothetical firm, summarizes these forces using PEST and SWOT analysis and describe the local and international business environment of a firm. Indeed there are a thousand ways on how education can be explored at the senior high level.

In Photo: The development of the Cypress Tower (left) beside the Cedar Tower (right) of the CitiGlobal’s Clifton Resort’s Suites (TCRS) in Alfonso, Metro Tagaytay, Cavite.

Ayala Land sets P88-B capex for 2021 MANILA – Property developer Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) is raising its capital expenditures (capex) by over a third and will launch PHP100 billion worth of new projects this year, optimistic about market recovery amid the pandemic. In a virtual media briefing Wednesday, ALI president and chief executive officer Bobby Dy said the company plans to spend PHP88 billion in 2021 from PHP63.7 billion the previous year. “For 2021, our goal is to

start our V-shape recovery. We think it will be a journey that will take two to three years to bring ALI back to its performance in 2019 as well as to set the stage for growth levels that we have experienced in the past,” he said. Dy said the economy has gradually opened and indicators are starting to improve that will be further boosted once the coronavirus vaccine is available. Bulk or 44 percent of this year’s planned capex will be used to expand residential developments, 26 percent

for land acquisition, 13 percent for estate development, 6 percent for malls, 5 percent for offices, 3 percent for hotels and resorts, and another 3 percent for other projects, he added. On launches, Dy said ALI will introduce to the market projects across all brands with focus on Avida and Alveo. “In terms of location, close to half of these (projects) will be in the Metro Manila area where we are still seeing most of the demand to come from,” he said.

By type of projects, Dy said 62 percent of these launches comprise vertical or condominiums, 37 percent are horizontal or subdivisions, and about 1 percent for leisure. “For property development, we see sustained demand across all market segments. Actually, we are quite surprised with the resilience of the residential sector given the magnitude of the decline in our GDP (gross domestic product),” he added. ALI reported a whopping

STATE-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) is working with the Department of Finance, state regulators and legislators to introduce amendments to its charter as the bank girds for an expanded role in the economic recovery efforts of the National Government, a top official said. DBP President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel G. Herbosa said the bank hopes to hike its authorized capital from the current P35 billion to P100 billion to enable DBP to broaden its credit assistance to priority sectors, which were adversely affected by the

current economic downturn. “The proposed amendments to the DBP Charter would be a boon to our efforts to undertake more developmental projects especially in the countryside, where these types of economic interventions are most sorely needed,” Herbosa said. DBP is the seventh largest bank in the country in terms of assets and has been designated as the Infrastructure Bank by the National Government. It has a branch network of 140 branches and branch lite units, most of which are located in underserved and unbanked areas of the

country. DBP’s charter was last amended in 1998 through Republic Act No. 8523, which raised the bank’s authorized capital stock from P5 billion to P35 billion. DBP was originally founded as the Rehabilitation Finance Corporation which was part of mechanisms of the government to jumpstart reconstruction and economic revival after the devastation of World War II. Herbosa said there is a pending bill with the House of Representatives’ Committee on Banks and Financial Intermediaries, which is presently deliberating on

the proposed measure. He said DBP hopes that a counterpart bill would also be filed at the Senate to fast-track the passage of the measure before Congress goes into a break in preparation for the 2022 national elections. “We pledge our full support and cooperation to our legislators and policy-makers in our collective efforts to strengthen DBP’s charter to make it more relevant and responsive to the demands of an ever-changing market and rapidly-evolving economic landscape,” Herbosa said. Senior Vice President for

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Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Undersecretary for Administration and Legal Affairs Marvin Gatpayat together with Assistant Secretary Ryan Vincent Uy received the donation by the Philippine Fujian General Business Association (PFGBA) led by its president, Andy Co, on February 24, 2021.

PCOO receives medical supplies donated by Chinese Business group

wherein most, if not all, would seek to protect their own interest,” he added. Also present during the event were PCOO Assistant Secretary Ryan Vincent Uy, and PFGBA officials, including President Andy Co, Vice President Cesar Go, Director Allan Lim, and Director and OIC Vincent Chan. PFGBA is one of the oldest Chinese business associations in the Philippines located in Binondo, Manila. They are groups of micro, small and medium enterprises of Chinese businessmen in the Philippines. At present, PFGBA has more than 4,000 members. They also donated the same medical supplies for other government agencies like the Office of the President (OP), the Philippine National Police (PNP), and the Department of National Defense (DND).

MANILA - Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar has extended his gratitude to the Chinese business group, Philippine Fujian General Business Association (PFGBA), for its generous donation to the agency on February 24, 2021. During the signing of the deed of donation and acceptance on Wednesday, PCOO Undersecretary for Administration and Legal Affairs Marvin Gatpayat represented the PCOO chief and formally received P182,560 worth of donation, which include COVID-19-related supplies and machines, as well as 5 TV sets. Amid the pandemic, PFGBA has been working hard to provide government frontliners with medical supplies and other items to prevent COVID-19 expo-

sure, such as but not limited to face masks, face shields, and alcohol. “I would like to take this opportunity to reiterate our most sincere gratitude towards our partners for your indispensable assistance in providing the necessary medical supplies and items for the benefit of government personnel,” Usec. Gatpayat said. The donation will be given to the PCOO workforce to help and protect them from exposure to COVID-19. “Today, such commitment towards nation-building is hereby affirmed by their acts of generosity in extending the necessary assistance towards our government personnel,” he said. “Truly, the genuine nature of every human being, or an association for that matter, is being manifested during a time of crisis

MANILA - Ozamiz City Mayor Sancho Fernando “Ando” Oaminal on Wednesday thanked the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) and the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) for bringing the Explain, Explain, Explain on the COVID-19 vaccine to the city. In a taped interview, Mayor Oaminal stressed the need for a proper information campaign on the COVID-19 vaccines that will be inoculated to Filipinos this year. Mayor Oaminal bared that there is still a need to strengthen information dissemination in the city to ensure that the public understands its importance. “If there are hesitations, it’s brought about by the fake news because there are those who are saying that the vaccine is not safe, it’s not effective, and it’s not the solution. These are discouraging people,” he said during the Network

Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar met with Ozamiz City Mayor Sancho Franciso “Ando” Oaminal for an episode of the Network Briefing News, a pocket engagement leading to the Pagdu-aw sa Ozamiz: Explain, Explain, Explain on February 18, 2021.

OZAMIZ LGU stresses need for COVID-19 VACCINE info drive, Thanks PCOO for communications campaign

Briefing News with host PCOO Secretary Martin Andanar. “The important part here is to be very vigilant in processing the news that we get through social media, because it poisons the mind if the wrong information is spread,” he added. The PCOO and PIA were in Ozamiz City last February 18, 2021 for the Misamis Occidental leg

of the Pagdu-aw: Explain, Explain, Explain, which aims to assure the public that only safe and effective vaccines will be used in the country. Mayor Oaminal urged Ozamiznons to continue their support to the administration and to seek updates on the COVID-19 responses through government media and platforms See THANKS, page 9

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AC Health completes acquisition of QualiMed Health Network

AYALA Healthcare Holdings, Inc. (AC Health) through Healthway Philippines, Inc. (HPI), has completed its acquisition of a majority stake of Mercado General Hospital Inc. (MGHI) through the purchase of shares from White Knight Holdings, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Ayala Land, Inc. and other shareholders. MGHI owns and operates the QualiMed Health EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF INTESTATE ESTATE AMONG HEIRS OF DECEASED, BELLA JANETTE S. TABURA AND SALE OF A PARCEL OF AGRICULTURAL LAND KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: This Extrajudicial Settlement of Intestate Estate among Heirs of the Deceased, Bella Janette S. Tabura and Sale of a parcel of Agricultural Land, made and executed by and among: DIOSDADO B. TABURA, of legal age, widower of the late, Bella Janette S. Tabura, Filipinos, a resident of Balangay 1A, Poblacion, Quezon, Bukidnon, hereinafter known as the HEIR-VENDOR; Children: ALEXIS S. TABURA and VAL BENEDICT S. TABURA, all of legal age, both single, Filipinos, a resident of Balangay 1A, Poblacion, Quezon, Bukidnon, hereinafter known HEIRVENDOR; and REYNALDO C. CAGAANAN, of legal age, single, Filipino, a resident of Merangeran, Quezon, Bukidnon, hereinafter known as the VENDEE; WITNESSETH That the above-named parties, all legal age, are the legitimate children and surviving spouse of the late, BELLA JANETTE S. TABURA, who died on April 29, 2015 at Balangay 1A, Poblacion, Quezon, Bukidnon, who died without any will; That the said deceased at the time of her death left a parcel of Agricultural land and more particularly described to wit; “A parcel of Agricultural land, covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-34607, known as Lot 760, Pls-1005, situated at Mirangran, Quezon, Bukidnon. Containing an area of SEVENTEEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED (17,600) square meters, more or less.” That at the time of her death, the deceased left no last will and testament and has no debts left unpaid. That no personal properties are involved in this extrajudicial settlement; Is the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF INTESTATE ESTATE AMONG HEIRS OF DECEASED, BELLA JANETTE S. TABURA AND SALE OF A PARCEL OF AGRICULTURAL LAND. Under Notarial Registry of ATTY. ABUNDIO UR. GAITERA, Notary Public per Doc No. 3105; Page No. 621; Book No. VI; Series of 2019. MDN: Feb 27, Mar 6 & 13, 2021

Network, which includes 4 hospitals: QualiMed Sta. Rosa located in Nuvali, QualiMed San Jose Del Monte in Bulacan, QualiMed Iloilo in Iloilo City, and Daniel O. Mercado Medical Center in Tanauan, Batangas. In addition, QualiMed also operates an ambulatory surgical center in UPPGH, and has clinics in Makati, Quezon City and in Cebu IT Park. The agreement was signed on February 26, 2021 between HPI, led by Paolo Borromeo, AC Health President and CEO, Dr. Edwin Mercado, QualiMed’s founding President & CEO, and Alfonso Javier D. Reyes, EXTRA JUDICIAL PARTITION OF ESTATE OF THE DECEASED EDISON S. ANDAM WITH SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: We, FLORA E. ANDAM, of legal age, widow, Filipino, and a resident of Bugwak Dangcagan Bukidnon, Philippines, EDISON JR. B. ANDAM, EFREN B. ANDAM and EDD B. ANDAM, all of legal ages, Filipino, and a residents of Bugwak, Dangcagan Bukidnon, Philippines, do hereby freely and spontaneously declare and make manifest; DECLARE AND MAKE MANIFEST That we are the surviving legitimate heirs of the late EDISON S. ANDAM who died on November 17, 2012 at Bugwak Dangcagan Bukidnon, Philippines; That the deceased died without any will and the surviving heirs are as follows: FLORA E. ANDAM, EDISON JR. B. ANDAM, EFREN B. ANDAM and EDD B. ANDAM all legitimate heirs; That the deceased left no debts; That the deceased left a parcel of land located at Barungcot Dangcagan, Bukidnon and more particularly described as follows; “A parcel of land containing an area of TWENTY SEVEN THOUSAND THIRTY SIX (27,036) square meters Identified as lot No. 4802, Pls-112. Covered by Original Certificate of Title No. P-5635.” That the parties herein have agreed as they hereby agree to divide and settle among themselves the above-described property; That the same is free from all liens and encumbrances whatsoever; Is the subject of EXTRA JUDICIAL PARTITION OF ESTATE OF THE DECEASED EDISON S. ANDAM WITH SPAECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. LORDINO P. SALVAÑA, Notary Public per Doc No. 241; Page No. 49; Book No. CXXI; Series of 2021. MDN: Feb 27, Mar 6 & 13, 2021

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“The addition of QualiMed into the AC Health network comes at an opportune time, now that health has become top of mind for all of us. QualiMed helps complete AC Health’s service delivery network by providing healthcare at the tertiary level, and by expanding its portfolio of specialty clinics. We have big ambitions for QualiMed. This year our focus will be on integration to drive QualiMed’s clinical, operational and financial performance, building on the strong foundation established under Dr. Mercado’s leadership,” said Jimmy Ysmael, newly appointed President and CEO of the QualiMed Health Network. (From L- R Seated) - Alfonso Javier Reyes, President and CEO of ALI Capital, Paolo F. Borromeo, President and CEO of AC Health, Dr. Edwin Mercado, Founding President and CEO of QualiMed, Dr. Edwin Lim, Board Member of QualiMed. (From L – R Standing) - Ruby P. Chiong, CFO of AC Health, Jimmy E. Ysmael, Incoming President and CEO of QualiMed, Sol Mercado, VP for Marketing of QualiMed, Susan Lat, Board Member of QualiMed.

representing Ayala Land, With this acquisition, now include QualiMed’s clinics and 80 corporate Inc. AC Health’s clinics and four general hospitals, clinics under the Healthhospitals portfolio will more than 85 outpatient way brand, and the counEXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT try’s first specialty cancer OF ESTATE AMONG HEIRS R.A. Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) hospital, which is set to KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESRepublic of the Philippines open in 2023. ENTS: Local Civil Registry Office “We are excited and Province of Cotabato honored to be part of the We, the heirs of FLORENTINO Municipality of Tulunan TAN namely: TERESITA VIDAL AC Health family. Over (widow), PHILLIP V. TAN (married), NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION the years, we have worked MARILOU V. TAN (single), MARhard to establish the QualGARITO V. TAN (married), JACINTO In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 10172, a notice is hereby served V. TAN (married), ELENA T. MARCIAL iMed Health Network to the public that NIEL ABONADO INECIAL has filed with this Office, a petition (married), JUDITH T. DALMAN (maras a trusted provider of for change of GENDER from “FEMALE” to “MALE” and child’s first name from ried), ANOTNIO V. TAN (married) and “NYIEL” to “NIEL” in the certificate of live birth of NIEL ABONADO INECIAL affordable and accessible JOANNA T. ZAYAS (married), all of who was born on 09 April 1988 at BAGUMBAYAN, TULUNAN, COTABATO healthcare. This is a comlegal ages, Filipinos and residing at and whose parents are SAMUEL INECIAL and MA. LUZ ABONADO. Cugman, Cagayan de Oro City and mon vision that we share Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition Damilag, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, with this Office not later than ten days after the last publication. with AC Health, and we respectively; look forward to becoming DECLARE AND MANIFEST: even stronger now that That the above-mentioned persons (Sgd) JERIC C. ARDINA are the legitimate heirs of the late Municipal Civil Registrar we are part of a broader FLORENTINO TAN, who died inteshealthcare ecosystem. We tate on December 25, 1989 at Camp MDN: Feb 27 & Mar 6, 2021 are also excited to develop Phillips, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon. That at the time of his death he left synergies with the AC a real property which is enumerated R.A. Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Health family, including as follows: a stronger pharma supply Republic of the Philippines TCT NO. T-71634 Province of North Cotabato chain, digital integraLOT NO. 184, GSS-165 Municipality of Magpet Containing an area of THIRTY tion, and our upcoming OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR SIX THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED COVID-19 vaccination FOUR (32,204) square meters. Date: February 18, 2021 program” said Dr. Ed WHEREAS, to the best knowledge RA 9048 and information of the parties hereto, win Mercado, founding CFN-0001-2021 the deceased left no debts which have NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION President and CEO of the not been settled to this date. QualiMed Health Net In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG WHEREAS, it is to the best Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the work. knowledge of the heirs, to settle Administraive Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby the estate of the deceased among The QualiMed Health served to the public that ALIZA BANIAN OKAMURA has filed with this office, a themselves extra-judicially, in the petition for change of first name from “JERLEAH” to “ALIZA” in the Certificate of Network will be housed form and manner hereinafter set forth; Live Birth of JERLEAH RUILES BANIAN who was born on September 4, 2002 under Healthway Philip Is the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL at Magpet, Cotabato and whose parents are Alex Tigkil Bogcal and Analie pines, Inc. (HPI) along SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE AMONG Ruiles Banian. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition HEIRS, under the Notarial Registry of with the family, multiwith this Office not later than March 9, 2021. ATTY. LEON D. M. GAN, JR., Notary specialty, and corporate Public per Doc No. 25; Page No. 3; (Sgd) CHONA M. PROVIDA, MPA clinics, and the specialty Book No. 2; Series of 2020. Municipal Civil Registrar cancer hospital. MDN: Feb 27 & Mar 6, 2021 MDN: Feb 27, Mar 6 & 13, 2021 Publication Notice R.A. 10172

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

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(Sgd) MARISSA C. NEBRADA City Civil Registrar

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

Republic of the Philippines Province of Davao Occidental Municipality of Malita OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR

OFFICE OF THE CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR

In Compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public the ROMULO G. LANIOHAN has filed with this Office, a petition for CHANGE OF FIRST NAME (CFN) from “JAUNITO” to “JUANITO” in the Birth Certificate of JAUNITO DE LOS SANTOS who was born on Oct. 16, 1955 at Digos Davao and whose parents are Pio de los Santos and Natalia Gillado. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than March 10, 2021.

R. A 9048 Form No 10.1 (LCRO)

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 ALLAN GUZMAN COLINA has filed with this Office a correction of entry in date of birth from “NOVEMBER 20, 1960” to “NOVEMBER 19, 1960” in the certificate of live birth of ALAN GUZMAN COLINA at Malita, Davao and whose parents are ALIBANGSA CLIMACO COLINA and MILAGROS GUZMAN. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than March 31, 2021.

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(Sgd) JOSEPHINE A. MARQUEZ Municipal Civil Registrar

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that RICHARD C. VENTERO has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “RECHILD” to “RICHARD” in the Certificate of live of birth of RECHILD CATIPAY VENTERO who was born on 26 JUNE 1972 at ILIGAN CITY and whose parents are CARMEN B. CATIPAY and CONSTANCIO E. VENTERO Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than MARCH 2021.

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DA-10 pours P2-M worth Organic farm enhancement project to Diwat NHS CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Intent on further promoting the adoption of organic agriculture, the DA-Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) entrusted over P2 million worth of Organic demonstration farm enhancement project to Diwat National High School (NHS) in Tusik, Bonifacio, Misamis Occidental on February 23. Of the total project cost, DA thru the National Organic Agriculture Program (NOAP) funded P1.5 million; while the Department of Education counterparted the remaining P534,714.00 for said infrastructure and poultry production project. Leading the ceremonial turnover were DA Undersecretary for Infrastructure and Regulations Engr. Zamzamin L. Ampatuan, NOAP Program Coordinator Bernadette F. San Juan, DA-10 Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado with the Principal of Diwat NHS Ralph Castillon and Assistant Superintendent Eugene Macajes to receive said projects. Comprising the infra project (P1,306,395.72) are the establishment of one unit each Elevated Water System, Vermi Shade, Poultry Breeder House, Perimeter Fence for Organic Chicken and Storage Facility. While the poultry production project (P193,604.28)

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to avoid being misled by inaccurate information. “We have put our trust in this administration. We have put our trust in our President. So let’s continue to trust them by listening, by understanding the information cascaded by the national agencies through PCOO,” he said. The local chief executive also discussed the priority agenda of the LGU which focuses on maintaining the peace and order in the city

communities to learn from,” Collado also imparted. Gov. Tan also remarked, DA’s Organic Agriculture is unique and challenging that requires patience and sacrifice. “With the help of the academe in high school and state colleges, the success rate of said program is overwhelming. Sa makugi nga institusyon, kugi usab The aggie dept turns over P2-M worth of Organic demo farm enhancement project to Diwat NHS in Tusik, Bonifacio, MisOcc on February 23.

is for the procurement of chicken breeders, materials and other related supplies. In his message, DA-RFO 10 RED Collado urged the youth, especially the agriculture graduates to avail of DA’s Kapital Access for Young Agripreneurs (KAYA) loan assistance to further widen the province’s agri industry. Under the KAYA loan program, DA-Agricultural Credit Policy Council offers zero-interest, uncollateralized loans of up to P500,000, payable in five years. “With our strong partnership with MisOcc mayors and the governor, DA will continue to support the project and I hope that you will invest the budget for a more visible and flourishing organic demo farm for other after a successful stride by the administration to dismantle the drug trade here. He also noted that they continue to give their maximum support to the local police force. “We used to be the drug capital, drug haven and then when President Duterte assumed office, he dismantled the drug trade here,” he said. “We continue to give our maximum support to the local police now. In fact, the Ozamiznons have already regained their trust and confidence to the police,” he added.

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That we: 1. ANTONIO F. YEE, of legal age, Filipino, widower and a resident of Lot 7, Block 9, Purok 13, Casisang, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon; 2. LIZ ANTONIETTE YEE RARA, of legal age, Filipino citizen, married and a resident of Block 5, Lot 6 & 8 City Housing, Casisang, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon; 3. JULIE ANNE YEE PO, of legal age, Filipino citizen, married and a resident of Tower 4, Unit 10B, City Lights Garden, Nivel Hills Veteran Drive, Lahug, Cebu City; and 4. HANNAH JUNE P. YEE, of legal age, Filipino citizen, single and a resident of Lot 7, Block 9, Purok 13, Casisang Malaybalay City, Bukidnon; WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, late ELIZABETH YEE, died intestate without leaving a Will or Testament on March 7, 2005 at Maluko, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon; WHEREAS, at the time of the demise of the said ELIZABETH YEE, she left conjugal estate parcels of land described as follows: “A parcel of land identified as Lot 5-A-3, Psd-10-030209, being a portion of Lot 5-A, Psd-10-023143, situated in the Barrio of Impalambong, Malaybalay, Bukidnon. Containing an area of FOUR HUNDRED (400) square meter, more or less. Covered by TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-67180.” “A parcel of land identified as Lot 332-A, Psd-10-044820, being a portion of Lot 332, Cad-158, Malaybalay Cadastre, situated in the Barangay of Simaya, Malaybalay, Bukidnon. Containing area of TEN THOUSAND (10,000) square meters, more or less. Covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. AT-19642.” “A parcel of land identified as Lot 313-, Gss-10-000057, located at Barangay Mapayag, Malaybalay

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 10172, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that JERVIE DENGCOL ABELLAR has filed with this Office a petition for correction of clerical error of the CHILD’S SEX from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JERVIE DENGCOL ABELLAR who was born on JULY 17, 1993 (as per PSA file) in ZONE 2, CUGMAN, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY and whose parents are NECITAS CABALEHO DENGCOL and BERNANDENO HORCA ABELLAR. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than MARCH 01, 2021.

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE AMONG HEIRS KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

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KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: This document, Deed of Extrajudicial Settlement with Sale made and entered into by and between the sole heirs of SPS. ELEUTERIO AND JUANITA PETALCORIN (both deceased), namely CORNELIO F. PETALCORIN, GABRIEL F. PETALCORIN, JEREMIAS F. PETALCORIN, AND RUFINO F. PETALCORIN, all of legal ages, Filipino citizens and does by these presents, hereby freely and spontaneously; MAKE MANIFEST AND DECLARE: 1. That the late SPS. ELEUTERIO AND JUANITA PETALCORIN, who died at Bantuanon, Lantapan, Bukidnon, Philippines, which was his last place of residence at the time of his death: 2. That said decedent left no debts and no will; 3. That at the time of his death the left a parcel of land registered in the name of ELEUTERIO PETALCORIN, married to JUANITA PETALCORIN and more particularly described as below; ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. P-30947 Lot 368, 716-275 A PARCEL LAND (Lot 368, 716275), situated in the Bantuanon, Lantapan, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of SIX HUNDRED FIVE (605) square meters, more or less. 4. That no personal properties are involved in this extra-judicial settlement with sale; 5. That the parties hereto being all of legal ages and with full civil capacity to conduct, hereby by these presents agreed to divide and adjudicate among themselves the above-described real estate property; Is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SALE, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. RICHARD PACALDO LUSICA, Notary Public per Doc No. 58; Page No. 06; Book No. IV; Series of 2019.

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KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late ZALDY CALAYON EULOGIO, SR., who died without will on November 20, 2016 at Kisanlu Subd., Iponan, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, leaving a LANDBANK savings deposit with Regular Saving Account No. 00000156195456; that the deceased, ZALDY CALAYON EULOGIO, SR., at the time of his death left the above-mentioned regular savings deposit at said above-mentioned; and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF LAND BANK DEPOSIT WITH AUTHORITY, filed by the heirs of ZALDY CALAYON EULOGIO, SR., per DOC #315; PAGE #63; BOOK #LI; Series of 2018 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. JORGE B. MAGDAONG, JR. MDN: February 13, 20 & 27, 2021

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: This Agreement made and entered into by and between the HEIRS OF JOVITO A QUIETA and FRANCISCA P. QUIETA, namely: CESAR P. QUIETA, SR. and ERLINDA P. QUIETA, all of legal age, Filipinos, and residents of Damilag and Agusan Canyon, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon. Herein collectively called the HEIRS-SELLERS; And MARIA ELIZABETH PALMORES PANIS, of legal age, Filipino citizen, married to Marvin Panis, and a resident of Agusan Canton, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, hereinafter referred to as the BUYER, WITNESSETH THAT: The HEIR-SELLERS are the heirs of JOVITO A. QUIETA, who is the registered owner of a parcel of land situated in Agusan Canyon, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, with an area of FIVE HUNDRED NINETY-FIVE (595) Square Meters, and covered by KATIBAYAN NG ORIHINAL NA TITULO Blg. P-23204 of the Register of Deeds of Bukidnon, which is more particularly described as follows: Lot No. 2633, Cad-867, Case-7 A PARCEL OF LAND, Lot No. 2633, Cad,-867, Case-7 Manolo Fortich Cadastre, situated in Agusan Canyon, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon. Is the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. FARRAH L. YONGCO-INIHAO, Notary Public per Doc No. 103; Page No. 21; Book NO. XL; Series of 2020. MDN: Feb 20, 27 & Mar 6, 2021

R. A 9048 Form No 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao Del Norte Municipality of iligan city

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that ROHANIE T. ADIONG has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “MICHELLE” to “ROHANIE” in the Certificate of live of birth of MICHELLE TAMPI ADIONG who was born on 12 APRIL 1971 at ILIGAN CITY and whose parents are ROCAINA S. TAMPI and MAGADAPA M. ADIONG. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than FEBRUARY 2021.

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that MERLYN P. BATUTAY has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “MARIA GUADALUPE” to “MERLYN” in the Certificate of live of birth of MARIA GUADALUPE CABAHUG PAGARIGAN who was born on 11 DECEMBER 1959 at ILIGAN CITY and whose parents are ARSENIA S. CABAHUG and GUILLERMO A. PAGARIGAN. 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 Municipal Civil Registrar

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(Sgd) MARIA PURA C. MASCARIÑAS Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: Feb 20 & 27, 2021

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

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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

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 NIMFA S. VIVAS has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in child’s date of birth from “5 22, 1965” to “MAY 06, 1965” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ELAINE MARIE N. SALVADOR at Tulunan, North Cotabato and whose parents are Gaudioso Salvador and Rosalinda Nabua. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than March 09, 2021.

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

February 17, 2021

That the late ROBERTO S. SEMILLA died intestate on January 27, 2021 in St. Elizabeth Hospital Inc. National Highway Brgy. Lagao, General Santos City, Philippines, at the time of his death left a certain Bank Account with BANK NAME ACCOUNT NUMBER AMOUNT LANDBANK CHEQUE 001472-0072-50 Php 153,588.88 LANDBANK SAVINGS 1471-1759-82 690,875.03 LANDBANK PERSONAL 3721-0042-19 55,422.26 VETERANS BANK 0022-661576-100 976,129.59 And has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE AMONG HEIRS, filed by the heirs of ROBERTO S. SEMILLA, per DOC #391; PAGE #80; BOOK #25; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. SHERRY JOY N. CASTILLO, CPA.

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SALE

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF LAND BANK DEPOSIT WITH AUTHORITY

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

(Sgd) EVANGELINE C. TAPANGAN City Civil Registrar

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City, Bukidnon. Containing an area of TWENTY FOUR THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTY NINE (24,869) square meters, more or less. Covered by KATIBAYAN NG ORIHINAL NA TITULO Blg. P-41381.” “A parcel of land identified as Lot No. 124, Css-10-000057, situated at Barangay Mapayag, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon. Containing an area of FOUR THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FORTY NINE (4,849) square meters, more or less. Covered by KATIBAYAN NG ORIHINAL NA TITULO Blg. P-41812.” “A parcel of land identified as Lot No. 285, Gss-10-000057 identical to Lot 4492. Pls-800, situated at Barangay Mapayag, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon. Containing an area of FOUR HUNDRED FIFTEEN (415) square meters, more or less. Covered by KATIBAYAN NG ORIHINAL NA TITULO Blg. P-43891.” “A parcel of land identified as Lot No. 878-R, Csd-10-016099-D identified to Lot No. 4666, Pls-800, situated at Barangay Casisang, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon. Containing an area of SIX HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE (625) square meters, more or less, Covered by KATIBAYAN NG ORIHINAL NA TITULO Blg. P-48290.” And “A parcel of land identified as Lot 7, Block 9, Psd-10-035230, being a portion of Lot 1, Pcs-10-001763, situated in the Barangay Casisang, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon. Containing an area of THREE HUNDRED NINE (309) square meters, more or less. Covered by TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE No. T-75965.” WHEREAS, no known debt of deceased ELIZABETH YEE have not been settled to date; WHEREAS, no person have filed any claims, whether formal or informal, against the above described intestate estate; WHEREAS, the above-named persons are the sole and only heirs of deceased ELIZABETH YEE; Is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE, under Notarial Registry of ATTY. FLAVIANO T. GAPOL, JR., Notary Public per Doc No. 142; Page No. 30; Book No. CXCII; Series of 2020.

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kami sa gobyerno sa pagtabang sa kalampusan sa maong proyekto. [For those hardworking institutions, we, in the government are much willing to help for the success of the project],” the governor added. Diwat National High

(Sgd) MARISSA C. NEBRADA City Civil Registrar

In Compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public the GILBERT G. OBAC has filed with this Office, a petition for CHANGE OF FIRST NAME (CFN) from “GELEBRT” to “GELBERT” in the Birth Certificate of GELBERT GABE OBAC who was born on February 27, 1985 at Digos, Davao del Sur and whose parents are Crispin N. Obac and Bermida A. Gabe. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than March 07, 2021.

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that it is okay not to be okay is a good sign of taking care of yourself because the individual recognizes that he is okay and there is something wrong within himself or herself. Upon determining that there is something wrong with oneself, Labitad advised to take a time out and rest, pause for a while and isolate yourself to contemplate what made you sad or not okay. “If you do things, stay positive in all the aspects of your life. If we stay positive, no matter what we go through... whatever we do, it will result in positive things,” he said. Labitad also shared the importance of a healthy lifestyle such as eating food that is good for your body and practice physical exercise. Heart problems could be tricky. Some cases are symptomatic and others are asymptomatic. One maybe hypertensive but he does not feel anything, and this us dangerous, Labitad explained with the advise to always have your heart checked. Risk factors and behaviors are still being practiced by the young and even adults up to this day like tobacco smoking, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, alcohol consumption, which are all bad for the heart. “To have a healthy heart, practice low fat diet, low salt diet and consume food that are rich in fiber such as fruits and green leafy vegetables,” he explained. “High cholesterol always results from your diet,” he said, adding “there are good fats that are needed by the body such as the fats you get from Avocado.” One also needs at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise in a week to gve the heart a lift. His final advice is “to always look after ourselves, because we know ourselves better than anyone else.” (JAKA/PIA10)

joining the movement which brought him nothing but pain and hardship. “Sa mga interesado diyan, wag ninyo na ituloy, kasi hindi ninyo alam kung gaano kahirap o kung anong krimen ang magagawa ninyo kung maging miyembro kayo ng NPA. Katulad ko, hindi ako gusto maging kriminal pero nagawa ko magpatay ng isang tao,” Esab shared. (To those who are interested to join the NPA, please don’t continue. You have no idea on how hard or what kind of criminal acts you will do if you become a member of the NPA. Just like me, I didn’t want to be a criminal but I was able to kill a person.) Ricky Capangpangan, the victim’s father and former NPA rebel who surrendered in 2018, shared that her daughter was recruited and brainwashed by the NPA in 2016 when the she was merely 16 years old. With their last phone conversation in 2018, Ricky disclosed that his daughter wanted to come home and pursue her studies to become a policewoman but was held back by the NPA. Ricky thanked the AFP, PNP, Wao town mayor, and everyone involved in bringing his daughter back to him and condemned the NPA terrorists that killed her. “Kanang naa pa sa kabukiran karon, may panahon pa sila mo surrender, surrender nalang sila. Kaning nahitabo karon mura naman ni sila’g terrorista, dili naman sila pure nga NPA,” he said. (To those who are in the hinterlands, there is still time to surrender. What’s happening now is that they’re terrorists; they are not like the NPA before.) N I C A- 1 0 R e g i o n a l Director Manuel Orduña emphasized that reuniting Hope Capangpangan’s remains with her family is just another example of the administration’s firm com-

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Online distance learning: is it effective? By JANICE BAJUYO

While some bemoan the loss of in-person classes, the remote learning forced by COVID-19 offers us an opportunity to expand access, confront opportunity gaps, and prepare for future growth of higher education. The ongoing pandemic means that many students will continue to attend classes online for the foreseeable future. Educational conventionalists will cringe at the thought of yet another digital semester in which young people are robbed of the in-person interactions that are inherent to a traditional college experience. But while no amount of Zoom classes could ever replace an in-person theater performance or a spontaneous coffee with friends – among the many reasons why

campus life will always be an essential part of global higher education – we shouldn’t dismiss the academic benefits of another semester spent partially online, either. Four key reasons stand out. For starters, e-learning works. While some college administrators still balk at the idea that high-caliber education can be attained outside brick-and-mortar settings, the evidence suggests the opposite. Distance learning empowers educational outcomes, enables more teaching flexibility, opens doors to disadvantaged students, and is, for many college students and faculty, as effective at conveying knowledge as inperson learning. This has been particularly true during the pandemic.

mitment to attaining peace and ending local communist armed conflict in the country. “Symbolic itong sakripisyo na to, lahat ng Pilipino nag sama-sama para mabigyan ng hustisya at tamang kalagyan ang anak ni Mr. Capangpangan,” he said. (The sacrifices we have today is very symbolic that Filipinos have come together to bring justice and give a decent burial to Mr. Capangpangan’s child). (VPSB/ PIA10)

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metric tons. Marcos, who chairs the Senate committee on economic affairs, said that pork imports “may deal the coup de grace to our pork industry before Vietnam could release a vaccine against African swine fever (ASF) later this year,” Marcos added. The spread of African swine fever has forced Luzon to import some 80% of its pork supply from the Visayas and Mindanao. Marcos said the government can bring down meat prices by subsidizing the cost of transporting pork products to Luzon, pointing out that the DA got the single biggest item for emergency and stimulus funding under Bayanihan 2, amounting to Php24 billion. “Many local hog raisers have already shut down their business. Importation amid the Covid-19 pandemic means more local jobs will be lost and surrendering the country’s food security to foreigners,” Marcos said.

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further extend the government services among its employees and clients. Present during the ceremony were DICT Davao de Oro Provincial Officer Engr. Ronilo M. Santa Cruz, Tech4ED Focal Person Eng. Albert C. Gabriel, LTC Jose C Perlas Jr, New Bataan Mayor Geraldford N. Balbin, Assistant School Principal II

Sandy G. Yee, and Provincial Information Technology Officer Joyzel R. Odi and other local officials. (Rheafe Hortizano – Provincial Information Office of DdO)

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the interest shall remain to apply but without any subsidy from the National Government. LANDBANK is therefore encouraging LGUs to promptly draw on their approved and enrolled loans under the RISE UP LGUs Lending Program and take advantage of the interest subsidy. Interested LGUs may contact the nearest open LANDBANK Lending Center or Branch nationwide, or call LANDBANK’s customer service at (02) 8-405-7000 or at PLDT Domestic Toll Free 1-800-10-405-7000. For more updates, please Follow, Like and Share the official LANDBANK Facebook, Instagram and YouTube accounts (@landbankofficial), Twitter (@ LBP_Official), and join our Viber community (@ LANDBANK), or visit the LANDBANK website (www. landbank.com).

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74-percent decline in net income to PHP8.7 billion last year from PHP33.2 billion in 2019, amid the severe impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). It also recorded a 43-percent drop in consolidated revenues to PHP96.3 billion from PHP168.8 billion a year ago. The company sustained the momentum for recovery from the third to the fourth quarter 2020, however, recording a 49-percent growth in total revenues quarteron-quarter to PHP33 billion and a 28-percent jump in net income to PHP2.4 billion for the period. “There was no escaping the major disruption caused by the pandemic in 2020, but our company’s performance in the latter part of

Duties of a school administrative assistant By JULIEFE TUMILAP Administrative Assistant II Pangabuan Integrated School

SCHOOL administrative assistants, also referred to as secretaries or receptionists, are primarily responsible for handling all clerical tasks in a school’s office. As with administrative assistants in other settings, school administrative assistants answer phones, file records and greet visitors. They also read and respond to mail and email from parents, students, teachers and other community stakeholders. In addition, school administrative assistants record student attendance, handle student or teacher requests and report to the principal. Public and private elementary and secondary schools will continue to require professionals in this role to maintain student records, provide assistance to parents

and school officials and satisfy all clerical responsibilities in a school office. School administrative assistants must perform various tasks in order to fulfill all demands of the occupation. They typically handle all phone calls coming into a school. They converse with school officials, parents and teachers, handle complaints and address issues pertaining to students and school policies. They also answer emails from administrators, parents and the schools division office. From generating letters to making copies, school administrative assistants provide daily support to school personnel. They are the ones who generally order school supplies to the schools division.

the year was encouraging to increase its capitalizaand provides a baseline for tion without the need for our recovery plans moving legislation,” Adiong said. forward,” Dy added. (PNA)

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for Legal Services Group Soraya F. Adiong said the proposed changes would allow the bank to broaden its menu of financial products and services including the authority to engage in traditional and non-traditional modes of financing businesses while enhancing its compliance with riskbased banking laws and regulations. She said the new charter would also bolster existing governance mechanisms, tighten sanctions and penalties for specific violations and provide greater operational and organizational flexibility for the bank. “Another key component of the amended charter is the grant of perpetual corporate existence to the bank while providing greater leeway for the National Government

Upon completion, the MVIP will connect the Visayas and Mindanao grids through a high voltage direct current (HVDC) system with a 450 MegaWatt (MW) initial capacity. The project covers 184 circuit kilometers (ckm) of submarine cables and 526 ckm of overhead wires connecting Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte to Santander, Cebu. NGCP is a Filipino-led, privately owned company in charge of operating, maintaining, and developing the country’s electricity transmission grid, led by majority shareholders Vice Chairman of the Board Henry Sy, Jr. and Co-Vice Chairman Robert Coyiuto, Jr.

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DepEd distributes equipment to schools offering TVL tracks By ELLEN B. CINCO Iligan City National High School Senior High School Teacher II

THE Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines has earmarked P11 million in distributing equipment to senior high schools offering TVL tracks. TVL is short for technicalvocational-livelihood and is meant to inject learning to the students so that they will be equipped to work already sans college education by the time they graduate. Here in the country, TVL encompasses so many fields. These are just some of them: agricultural crops production, animal health care management, animal production, aquaculture, artificial insemination for ruminants, fish capture, fishing gear repair and maintenance, fish products packaging, fish wharf operation, food processing,

horticulture, landscape installation and maintenance, organic agriculture, pest management, rice machinery operation, rubber processing, rubber production, slaughtering operations, home economics, information and communications technology, industrial arts and maritime. For home economics alone, there are a lot of subjects, all of them leading to an NC II certificate. In short, no one’s being left behind. Each student is assured of skills that employers need. That’s why senior high schools offering TVL tracks are always budgeted by DepEd such as the distribution of equipment for instance. That also depends on which tracks and NC II subjects the senior high school is offering.

Decoding a different kind of learning

By LORNA I. SOCO Assistant Public Schools District Supervisor of Consolacion 2 District,Consolacion,Cebu

Conceptual learning lies at the core of higher education, and helps students draw from what they have learnt and apply it when required The conceptual learning model is a fresh approach that focuses on understanding concepts rather than just organising and distributing data. It is centred on ‘why’ and ‘how’; a much-needed change in the traditional educational system. Remember the saying “practice makes a person perfect”? That is the foundation of conceptual learning. One great way to achieve this is through an audiovisual tool. Although a standalone audio-video approach is not the solution on its own, it can be a powerful tool in the hands of the teacher. They can use it to explain various concepts effectively. As students move on to pursue higher education, they must be capable of applying the knowledge they have

gained. Conceptual learning enables them to draw from what they have learned and use it to grasp new topics. It helps students and teachers alike to develop a deep understanding of how the concepts inter-relate with each other and build an exemplar that will empower them throughout their education and career. When conceptual learning is applied to Maths, students take descriptions and conditions into consideration, while working in a cooperative setting to generate and solve mathematical problems. Teachers encourage students to practice flexible thinking and perceive connections between mathematics and other areas of education. This is different from using procedural mathematical skills. The exercises are incorporated into learning tables, formulas, algorithms, and so on.

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involves things spiritual and supernatural. It involves mysteries that exceed our understanding. Thus, we need to understand that our sense of comfort should also be a function of our faith more than just that of reason and feelings. It should be a matter of grace more than anything else. It does not mean that such sense of comfort would have no effect on our reason and on our feelings and bodily dimension. It simply means that such sense of comfort would truly give us a sensation of relief, of reassurance and confidence, even if we are not exempted from feeling bodily and natural pain and suffering. It’s a sense of comfort that can bear all things. This is the sense of comfort that is proper to us. It is a realistic one that considers all the dimensions governing man’s life, considered in their proper order. It also considers all the possibilities that can happen to us in this life. We have to stay away from a fantasy-kind of comfort that is purely pegged on our feelings alone or on some worldly values without inputting the most important value of the spiritual and the supernatural. If we have this sense of comfort, we would have no worry whatsoever. Come rain or fire, we would still have comfort. It’s important that we understand the true character of comfort and where to find it, so that we can help in giving it to others who may have a very limited if not erroneous understanding of comfort.

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School is located approximately five kilometers from the National Highway, catering students from 10 remote barangays, including some from the town center. Currently, it has 881 enrollees from all year levels and has already produced graduates of more or less 414 graduates since the implementation of the Senior High School Program in 2016, including those in Agriculture track. Also present in the ceremony representing the 2nd district congressional office of Henry Oaminal is Margie Ruben.# (EMB)

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Vice President Celina Matias said. Hosted by comedian Wacky Kiray and singer Sheryn Regis, celebrity chef Rolando ‘Chef Lau’ Laudico; actress, comedian, and singer Tuesday Vargas; Star Music composer and songwriter Jonathan Manalo; and Phoenix’s Integrated Marketing and Strategies Vice President Celina Matias are also judges during the grand finals. A season-ender episode, meanwhile, will air on March 6 with special performances and surprises for the viewers. Phoenix SUPER LPG Kalderoke is a program co-created with ABS-CBN Foundation as part of the brand’s ‘Sarap Pala Magluto’ campaign. The competition aims to promote cooking as an enjoyable task and showcase the Filipinos’ love for food and singing.

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through our platform.” Modern Project Offerings Available Online Despite the uncertainties brought by the pandemic, the developments under the RLC Residences brand have been seeing increased demand and gaining impressive traction on Lamudi’s website. Situated in key areas, they also come equipped with amenities that address property seeker needs and wants. The Residences at The Westin Manila Sonata Place is among the RLC Residences projects featured on the Lamudi platform. Located at the heart of the central business district Ortigas Center, it offers great accessibility to essential establishments, including schools,

hospitals, malls, and banks. Ortigas Center encompasses areas in Mandaluyong, Pasig, and Quezon City--all real estate hotspots that have seen an increase in demand for condominiums in recent years. In Mandaluyong, Lamudi data shows a 52% growth in condominium pageviews from the second half of 2019 to the second half of 2020. Quezon City has also seen a steady growth, gaining 2.45% more pageviews in the first half of 2020 compared to the first half of 2019. In the second half of 2020, pageviews for condominiums in Quezon City grew by 12.94% compared to the second half of 2019. Similarly, RLC Residences’ The Sapphire Bloc is within the Ortigas Center business district. Bounded by Onyx, Sapphire, and Garnet streets, it is within walking distance to premier office towers, commercial strips, and retail establishments. The Magnolia Residences is another project of RLC Residences on Lamudi. The four-tower highrise residential condominium stands at the heart of New Manila, Quezon City, where the old Magnolia House once stood. Supporting modern homeowners’ work and play activities, the development features various amenities, including recreational facilities, such as swimming pools, jacuzzi, game room, barbecue pit, and library with WiFi lounge. Fitness facilities are also within the community, including the aerobics and yoga room, table tennis room, badminton court, jogging trails, and gym. In 2020, areas for active leisure accounted for 18.19% of searches on Lamudi, with the trend to live a more active lifestyle expected to continue in 2021. These areas include swimming pools, gyms, and gardens. For more information about RLC Residences, visit their development page on Lamudi.

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defied the dictatoship along with her brothers. During her term, she was instrumental in igniting the revolutionary fervor of the Muslim youth in opposing Martial Law by supporting youth activism known to have proposed justice and equality for Muslim Minorities, resistance against oppression and tyranny under the dark period of the dictatorship. She took pride in her culture and heritage as she was known to wear a malong while in government office, even as fashion trends changed with the times. She advocated strongly for peace and development, and was known to sometimes spend her personal savings to help settle clan wars (rido). But one of the most remarkable things she has done was go to Manila with her male counterparts in government -- the lone woman in the contingent to answer the invitation of Marcos in Malacañan. As soon as the meeting led to a consolidation of mass support to allow Marcos stay in power beyond his term, the lady Governor didn’t mince words to show her defiance against what seemed to appear as an unveiling of a potential dictator. She would eventually be unceremoniously removed from her position by the dictatorship, and found herself exiled with her family in Saudi Arabia. Throughout my life I would get to know her as my grand

Fri-Sat, February 26-27, 2021 aunt whose presence filled the room effortlessly with her poise and grace. She led our family and shaped our consciousness in a way that made me realize the importance of equality for all despite differences in gender and religion, and the importance of resisting efforts to silence and oppress us because of who we are and where we’re from. It is this presence that will now be missed terribly, and her absence will be deeply felt not only within our family but within the communities that benefitted from her wisdom and strength. We now share in a great sorrow that is only made possible by great love, and it was impossible not to love a woman like her. Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. Pakasorgaan ka o Allah, Babo Tata.

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developed by Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC) in Barangay Dulay West. On behalf of the homeowners in Hadiya Village, Adnan Amerol thanked the agencies for the commitment to rebuilding their lives through the housing units. “Ako po ay nagpapasalamat sa Panginoon [ I thank God], sa bumubuo ng Task Force Bangon Marawi, local government of Marawi, Marawi Sultanate League, UN Habitat at Japan government,” said Amerol. Amerol added that they wholeheartedly receive the assistance, which they considered as a gift to them. “Ang regalo na ito ay taos-puso namin tinatanggap.Pinapangako namin at makakaasa kayo na ito ay amin pangangalagaan, papalaguin at ipapamana namin sa aming mga anak,” said Amerol. [We sincerely accept this gift. We promise, and you can count on us that we will take good care of this, will nurture and will entrust this to our children,” said Amerol. Potri Ampuan, a mother of 13, shared her excitement when she first knew that UN-Habitat would relocate them to the permanent housing project. She said that she planted various plants around her house. Her four unmarried children helped her in beautifying their home. “Noong nakataransfer kami dito, nasiyahan kami talaga dahil may bahay na akong sarili. Maraming salamat sa UN-Habitat at sa Japan,” shared Ampuan. [We were delighted when we transferred here because we finally have our own home. Thank you to UN-Habitat and Japan.] Jamera Gunting also expressed her gratitude for the housing project. She also shared that they plan to put up a computer shop or a sari-sari store for their livelihood. “Maraming-maraming salamat sa UN-Habitat at sa Japan dahil sa binigay na pabahay na sobrang ganda,” said Gunting. [We are thankful to UNHabitat and Japan government for the beautiful housing provided to us.] Amerol and Gunting also encouraged their neighbors to unite and help one another in their community. “Tayo ay magkaisa, magtulungan, magrespetuhan. Panatilihin natin ang connection natin sa mahal na Allah dahil hindi sa lahat ng panahon sa ating buhay ay mabibiyayaan tayo ng isang importante regalo o Hadiya,” said Amerol.

[We should unite, help and respect one another. Let us sustain our connection with our beloved God because not all the time in our lives we will be blessed with a meaningful gift.] This new relocation site hosts families from the barangays Saduc Proper, Raya Saduc, South Madaya, Dagubduban, West Marinaut and Datu Naga who were displaced as a result of the heavy fighting between ISIS-inspired militants and government security forces in May 2017. These families, who are the project’s home-partners, are organized into Homeowners Associations. Funds from Japan were also given to them to start their livelihood. (LELA/PIA ICIC)

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the reception logistics. Mediante, on the other hand, said the resurgence of the “Meet the Press” under the present COPC administration will help combat disinformation, fake news, and political exploitation. “Anybody from the highest echelons of governance in the public and private sectors, are free to join us, present their issues which are of prime importance to public knowledge and information dissemination,” he added. The COPC “:Meet the Press” will be held every Wednesday from 10:00 am to 12 noon, and will be anchored by COPC director Jao Gumapac.

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“Mahalin mo ang iyong kapwa Pilipino, hinding hindi ka magkakamali (Love your countrymen and you will never go wrong.)” Amid COVID 19 pandemic, Go said the most important thing now is to be alive and to overcome this pandemic together. “Maningkamot ko pirmi nga matagaan mo og proyekto diri sa inyong lugar (I will do my best to bring projects in your area),” he said. Meanwhile, Lagonglong Mayor Jay Albert C. Puertas thanked the Senator for visiting his municipality. “Ang lungsod sa Lagonglong isa ka 5th class municipality. Kung inyong tan-awon, wala gyud ta’y mga factories, nga mahimong magpatarbaho-an. Ang source of livelihood sa Lagonglong sa atong mga katawhan labi na atong mga IPs is mao ra gyud ang agrikultura og ang pagpangisda,” said mayor Puertas. (Lagonglong town is a 5th class municipality. If you look, we have no factories, as main source of livelihood. The source of livelihood in Lagonglong of our people especially our IPs is only agriculture and fishing.) He admitted that the IPs are really those vulnerable, as they are easily swayed by the rebels because they are far from government services. That is why, he said, he is grateful for Senator Bong Go for choosing Lagonglong as one beneficiary town for his aid. In VIllanueva, Senator Go joined the groundbreaking of a P400-million hospital. Go said the new hospital would help expand the access of the people of Misamis Oriental and the neighboring areas to quality healthcare services from the government. He also stressed that the adjustment of the country’s healthcare system is one of the priorities of the President. (JMOR/PIA10)

Teachers Make Sacrifices Too By MOLINDA M. SAGA, Dev.Ed.D

It was in February last year that the whole world became alarmed due to this deadly pandemic, Covid-19. It brought out many changes in people’s lives. It turned the noisy place into a quiet one. It made people stop their usual way of living. The economy was greatly affected due to lockdowns in fear of this fatal disease. The saddest part is that millions of people around the globe died. Regardless of their status in life, both rich and poor were cremated into ashes. Some didn’t even see how their loved ones fought against the disease. An infected was left alone in a room cubicle and was watched if he could survive or surrender. Health workers and front liners did a great fight but some lost their lives. Leaders among nations were put into a difficult trials as how to save their people when the economy was totally down. Even at the present time, the government and its constituents are still in combat against this pandemic. Thanks God, we are still alive! We still can enjoy the gift of life, the gift of work and the gift of everything good God has given us. Schools were closed and classes were suspended and even started this present school year very late. Thanks to our leaders in the Department of Education who planned this Distance Learning Modality. Students though at home, could still learn through online classes, Radio Based Instructions, TV Based Instructions, Modular delivery of instructions and other methods just to keep the students learning despite the health condition that our country is facing. Not all but some parents and guardians of these learners were overheard complaining about this situation wherein they stand as home tutors to their kids. Yes, it’s true that it was not easy for them to do it due to individual educational level and the status of life they belong in. Some parents/ guardians were overheard that they really lack of time teaching their kids at home due to financial problem that if they don’t go out and earn a living they will all die from hunger. Learners above all suffered the most. Teachers were replaced with the reading materials or the modules wherein they need DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late ENCARNATION J. ACTUB died intestate on April 18, 2014 at Poblacion Opol, Misamis Oriental, leaving an estate consisting of ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY TWO (172) square meters located at Molugan, El Salvador, Misamis Oriental, with Transfer Certificate of Title No. 136202000000, and has been the subject of an DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH SALE, filed by the heirs of ENCARNATION J. ACTUB, in favor of LEO T. QUINZON, per DOC #119; PAGE #24; BOOK #38; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. REYNALDO A. VITORILLO. MDN: Feb 27, Mar 6 & 13, 2021

to read and understand their readings with their home tutors or by themselves alone. Most of our learners have the same sentiments which is to attend the face to face classes with their classroom teachers. Good for those who are enrolled in online classes, they can see their teachers, hear their teachers talk, discuss, and explain their lessons though only via video cam. Sadly, most of our learners opted to have the Modular Instructions because they do not even have smartphones and net connections. Community’s sentiments are on the side of the parents and leaners alone. Not all but some do not even recognize the effort that the teachers are doing to keep the delivery of instructions go on. Some were overheard saying that teachers in this pandemic time are relaxed and just wait for their monthly pay without exerting effort. They didn’t know that the work load is doubled. They didn’t know that teachers sleep very late just to make sure that modules were printed ahead of distribution time. The content of the Modules was reconstructed and edited many times to ensure the quality learning of each learners. The printing and sorting of each subject consume a lot of teachers’ family time. Teachers don’t complain. They do their job heartily and serve their learners with the best of their ability. They humbly and positively accept criticisms coming from the community who never see their effort exerted. They serve parents/guardians who come to school to get the modules cheerfully. They are happy if their learners get high scores and disappointed when they get low scores. They even have home visitations to meet their learners though it is risky to their health. If only allowed to have a face to face classes, surely teachers would be very glad. They too have long waited to have their learners back inside their classrooms. Teachers make sacrifices too to ensure that every learner can acquire a quality learning. We all can win against any odds when we fight hand in hand! Quality learning is attainable when we hold hands and work together as one! AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the LATE GREGORIO MICABALO, JR. who died intestate on January 5, 2019 at Cogon, Gitagum, Misamis Oriental; that the deceased at the time of his death left a Parcel of Land described as follows; TAX DEC. NO.: 0819000404535, TITLE NO.: TCT NO. 49980, LOT NO.: 41959, LOCATION: COGON, GITAGUM, MIS. OR., AREA: 3.9164. Is the subject of AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION, made and entered by SERVELIANA ADAPTAR MICABALO, of legal age, widow, Filipino and resident of Cogon, Gitagum, Misamis Oriental, after having been duly sworn to in accordance with law, hereby depose and say; That I am the wife and sole heir of the LATE GREGORIO MICABALO, JR. As per Doc. No. 384; Page No. 77; Book No. 122; Series of 2019; under Notary Public of ATTY. BUENAVENTURA E. SAGRADO. MDN: Feb 27, Mar 6 & 13, 2021

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Sarah Geronimo to crown Phoenix SUPER LPG’s Kalderoke winner THE singing and cooking showdown continues this weekend as Phoenix SUPER LPG’s Kalderoke grand finale airs round three of the battle between top two singing cooks Nazer Salcedo of Iloilo and Francis Ann Virtudazo of Muntinlupa. One of whom will be crowned by Popstar Royalty and Phoenix SUPER LPG Brand Ambassadress Sarah Geronimo who has been tapped as the special finals judge for the competition. The Kalderoke winner will be determined this Saturday, February 27, during the broadcast of the show on the Kapamilya Channel at 8:30 am. Opera singer Salcedo will compete with kundiman singer Virtudazo on a final cook-off that will feature each finalist’s best song and recipe. The combined scores of each contestant during the three-round fiPhoenix SUPER LPG brand ambassadress Sarah Geronimo joins Kalderoke as a special finals judge to name the nal battle and the viewers’ first Grand Kalderoke Royalty this Saturday, February 27.

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votes will determine the first Kalderoke Grand Royalty, and will win Php 100,000 and a La Germania Fs 530 00W Gas Cooking Range. “We are happy and proud to see that this competition has been a treat to a lot of Filipinos. Kalderoke is the best way to culminate our ‘Sarap pala Magluto’ campaign, which we launched to encourage our kababayans to discover the joys of cooking through a SAFE, SIGURADO, and SIMPLE kitchen partner. Hence, we would like to thank the contestants who participated in this show, and all our viewers who followed the competition since the beginning. We hope that through Kalderoke, many of you will be encouraged and inspired to cook and enjoy it, especially now that a lot of us are staying safe at home,” Phoenix Integrated Marketing and Strategies See CROWN, page 11

STAYING FIT AT SM SEASIDE CITY CEBU As part of its Stay Fit program to provide the community with a safe space for outdoor activities, the Skypark at SM Seaside City Cebu recently opened first-ever Roofdeck Ninja Obstacle Course in the Visayas in partnership with Pilipinas Obstacle Sports Federation and the United Vismin OCR (Obstacle Course Race) Community. This pop up facility includes an over 6 ft Wall with an Underwall, Through Wall, Pull ups, Monkey bars, Rings, Inclined Push Ups, Twister Rings, Dips, Traverse Wall, an Inverted Wall, and Rope Climbs. Guided sessions are offered to the public at the 3F Amphitheater 2 beginning this February 13 and will be every Saturdays and Sundays at 5PM via pre-registration for limited slots. Photos show former PBA player and now Cebu City Councilor Dondon Hontiveros using the pull-up bar, and other members of the Obstacle Course Race community in Vis-Min area getting fit.