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9 cocaine bricks found in DavOr DAVAO City--Villagers recovered at least 39 bricks of cocaine off the coast of Barangay Santiago in the coastal town of Caraga, Davao Oriental on Sunday, police said. Chief Supt. Marcelo Morales, regional director of Police Regional Office 11, suspected that the cocaine may have originated from drug syndicates based in Colombia or Mexico. Morales added the bricks of cocaine found in Caraga, which is at least 260 kilometers from this city, has similarities in terms of packaging with the ones recovered in Dinagat Island, Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur in the last two weeks. Eighty eight bricks of cocaine were recovered off the waters of Dinagat Island and Siargao Island in Surigao del Norte while 34 more were found drifting in the coast of Tandag City, Surigao del Sur in the Police Regional Office 11 Regional Director Chief Supt. Marcelo Morales presents to media in Davao City on Monday (25 February 2019) 36 bricks of cocaine worth P200 million recovered in the coastal area of Caraga, Davao Oriental past week.

Major oil price hike set Tuesday

THREE out of four Filipino women who want to plan their pregnancies end up having one child more than they wanted, results of the 2017 National Demographic and Health Survey by the Philippine Statistics AuthorChildren in Barangay San Vicente, Baungon town in Bukidnon share fun by playing with contraptions for ity (PSA) said. The survey found 75% synchronized walking on Thursday (Nov. 5, 2015). MindaNews file photo by H. Marcos C. Mordeno or 3 out of 4 women in the

childbearing ages of 15-49 years wanted to have only two children. Most women said they wanted to stop having children (60% of the 75%) and the rest wanted to have children at a later time to prevent pregnancies occurring too close to each other (15% of the 75%). Overall, the survey noted a 31% rate of unmet need for family planning among

sexually active women in both married and unmarried states, which consists of 17% of the age group 15-49 who want to practice some form of family planning (FP) but do not have access to them, and 14% who are using ineffective traditional methods such as withdrawal. PSA estimated that by

FILIPINO motorists may have to get used to higher pump prices again, as international oil prices continue marching upward. Both major and independent oil players have announced that they will implement substantial increases in the prices of petroleum products effective early morning Tuesday (Feb. 26). In separate announcements, Pilipinas Shell, Petron Corporation and PTT Philippines said they will hike the prices of their gasoline and diesel products by PHP1.45 per liter. Oil firms carrying kerosene will likewise increase prices by PHP1.35 per liter. Other oil companies have yet to make formals announcements, but are also expected to carry out similar price adjustments tomorrow. Oil market analysts explained that the upward shift in global crude prices is being partially fueled by expectations that US-China trade talks are likely to reach a happy conclusion. With an end to the trade war between the two biggest economies in sight, hopes are high that the world economy will be shifting into high gear again. This, in turn, has given rise to

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ecutive director of the Social Action Center of the Archdiocese of Cotabato, urged the appointed officials of the BTA to work in unity and common good of the tri-people in the new Bangsamoro region. “Now is not the time to be divided. What we need is the consolidation of hearts and minds among

the members of the BTA to achieve what’s good for everybody,” he said. The priest, one of the convenors of the Christians for Peace Movement, said the BTA needs “people with integrity who can govern effectively and without a history of corruption.” Corruption has been cited as among the key fac-

tors why the autonomous Muslim region continues to be the poorest in the country. Fr. Benjamin Ariel Torreto, vicar of the Archdiocese of Cotabato, said that religious leaders in Cotabato City, both Muslims and non-Muslims, have forged a covenant to support the new Bangsamoro region,

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75% of planned pregnancies among Filipino women fail: Study By H. MARCOS C. MORDENO MindaNews

Catholic priests welcome BTA with guarded optimism

SEVERAL Catholic priests in Mindanao’s newest region, the Bangsamoro Aut on om o u s R e g i on in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), have welcomed with guarded optimism the formation of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA), the body tasked to temporarily govern the new Bangsamoro territory.

On Friday, President Rodrigo Duterte led the oath-taking of the BTA members in Malacanang. Duterte appointed Al Haj Murad Ebrahim, chair of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), as interim chief minister of the parliamentary transition government. Fr. Clifford Baira, ex-

where Christians are a minority. “We committed to enhance interfaith, interethnic dialogue on the recognition, respect and tolerance of Christian faith, religious practices and customs and traditions,” Torreto said. The diocesan priest See WELCOME, page 6

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Meranao children receive learning kits, school supplies By WILNARD BACELONIA

MARAWI CITY -- Some schoolchildren here have missed their classes resulting from the siege staged by ISIS-linked terror almost two years ago. But thanks to “Save the Children Philippines” and “Insular Foundation” for helping these children continue with their studies. Students of NPC Salam enthusiastically welcomed the The Save the Children team from Save the Children Philippines and Insular Foundation. The team distributed teacher’s table with Philippines and Insular Foundation distributed chairs and armchairs for grade school learners. Photo by Save The Children Philippines on February 14 learning

kits and school supplies to accommodate the swelling number of students in nearby catchment schools in Lanao del Sur and Lanao del Norte. Lawyer Albert Muyot, chief executive officer of Save the Children Philippines said “the effect of war on children is far worse than on adults because they are physically weaker.” Slightly more than a year since the Marawi siege, a total of 28,856 out of the 62,000 displaced learners

have not been tracked and are assumed to have enrolled in other schools in the region. Children, Muyot said, are being manipulated and later used as combatants, while the schools are used as training grounds and for military purposes. “The consequences of conflict both disrupt and end childhood, as children either die in gun battles or miss out on school, suffer hunger and sickness, thus losing their chance for a bet-

ter future,” Muyot stressed. The breakdown of essential public services such as healthcare, water supply, and sanitation also result in diseases, hunger, and insecurity among nursing mothers and children. Ana Maria R. Soriano Executive Director of Insular Foundation, Inc. also said the “Balik Marawi, Balik Eskwela” project with the Save the Children Philippines seeks to support children’s return to school, paving the See RECEIVE, page 9

Villanueva braces for quake, tsunami By ELAINE O. RATUNIL

VILLANUEVA, Misamis Oriental -- Nothing beats preparation. The Office of Civil Defense in region 10, in cooperation with the Municipal Government of Villanueva in Misamis Oriental, showcased the capabilities of the local government unit (LGU) during the 1st Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) for 2019 familiarizing the participants on what to do before, during, and after an earthquake. Officially started through the activation of a siren, the drill lasted for a couple hours in the afternoon of February 21 within the premises of Villanueva National High School (NHS) at Barangay Looc for the simulation of the earthquake while the tsunami drill was conducted at the Poblacion 3. The specific scenario for the drill was the occurrence of an 8.2 magnitude earthquake and simulated the devastations of the earthquake. Upon the pressing of the buzzer, the participants composed students, teachers residents and volunteers executed the “Duck, Cover, and Hold” at 2:00 p.m. The participants thereafter simulated the evacuation scenarios; setting up of Emergency Operations Center; activation of Incident Command System; conducted Rapid Damage

Assessment and Needs Analysis (RDANA); camp coordination and management; search, rescue, and retrieval operations; and fire suppression. Emergency medical response; logistics; security; emergency telecommunications; establishment of field hospitals; management of the dead and missing; debris clearing; media reporting in emergencies; and food and non-food distribution were observed during the drill. OCD 10 Director Rosauro Arnel Q. Gonzales reiterated drills like this are done to demonstrate the capabilities of the LGU. Gonzales said, “The purpose is to see how prepared the municipality is in the event of such disasters their capability for search and rescue operations, the know-how of the locals regarding Duck, Cover and Hold; the Incident Command System (ICS), the efficiency of the medical team, the organization of the evacuation centers among others. He also emphasized coordination and communication is key in times of disaster as he commended LGU Jasaan for their participation during the drill. “The responsibility to save lives and properties is everybody’s concern and not only for the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO),” Gonzales See BRACES, page 9

School children are more vulnerable to earthquakes, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) 10 Director Rosauro Arnel Q. Gonzales says. PIA Cagayan de Oro

Phl, American assoc extends medical mission to PDLs in Oro By HARRIET LAREDE

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- Philippine American Medical Association of Georgia (PAMAG) in the United States conducted medical, dental and surgical outreach mission at the Cagayan de Oro City Jail.

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In partnership with the city government, JR Borja General Hospital (JRBGH) and the Rotary Club of West Cagayan de Oro, the Philippine American Medical Association of Georgia (PAMAG) in the United States extends medical, dental and surgical outreach mission at the Cagayan de Oro City Jail, its first time to conduct the medical mission in a city jail since the association was founded in 1976. PIA10

This is part of its medical mission in the city wherein the 58-team of doctors, nurses and medical professional performed major and minor operations for the residents who had kidney complications, myoma, goi-

ter and among other medical services. In partnership with the city government, JR Borja General Hospital (JRBGH) and the Rotary Club of West Cagayan de Oro, they conducted check-ups and

tended to the medical needs of the persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) of the city jail. Inspired to give back to the country where they came from especially to the See EXTENDS, page 9

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Motoring

Wednesday, February 27, 2019

IPC Announces Winners of the 2018 Dealer of the Year Awards

ISUZU Philippines Corporation held its 14th Dealer of the Year Awards (DOYA) on February 22 at the Grand Ballroom of Hilton Manila in posh Newport City in Pasay City. Through the DOYA, which IPC has been holding annually since 2004, the outstanding performance of Isuzu dealers and its sales force, both in sales and aftersales operations, are recognized. The 2018 edition of the DOYA has been especially meaningful for the leadership and the tireless men and women of IPC. Despite the challenges faced by industries in 2018 resulting

in the dip in sales for the automotive industry, IPC still emerged as the country’s leading truck brand, extending its winning streak to 19 years, prompting IPC Executive Vice President Shojiro Sakoda to declare, “We are all here, standing, and celebrating our success.” In the presence of dealer principals and operators, branch, sales, and service and parts managers, supervisors and sales executives, IPC President Hajime Koso said in his welcome speech, “Now that Isuzu has already 43 dealerships operating nationwide, we know that all of you are doing your See WINNERS, page 11

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“BEFORE God gives us great gifts, He first wraps it up in Suffering.”

THERE is no life on earth that is not besieged by trials, problems and sorrows. We are born with a twin, and his name is Suffering. Man spends a huge part of his time and energy trying to avoid suffering. How can we escape from our shadow? We are like dogs running away from our tail. Until we understand the nature of suffering, we will have no peace or happiness. We will spend our lives avoiding suffering, until it becomes our main purpose of living. Instead of serving God, we are now serving ourselves. We think that if we have

no trials or problems, we will be happy. Wrong! That kind of thinking is way off the mark. Happiness is a state of well-being wherein whatever our circumstances, we remain happy. Even in the midst of sorrow and pain, our joy is unshaken. It is not based on people or things, but anchored on the immovable rock of the divine Architect of Happiness. Suffering comes through the hand of God. He allows it for our benefit. Whether it comes to us by chance, or accident, or from other people, or from our own stupid decisions, God al-

lowed it to happen. Nothing happens to us without His permisison. Not a hair falls from our head without His knowledge and consent. God wants us to experience trials. Not to punish us, but to strengthen us. To grow us up. There is no growth except through pain. When we bear our daily little crosses patiently and cheerfully, they bring out the good in us. They are like sandpaper that smoothen the rough and rugged edges of our character. Due to their transforming effect, we sparkle as loving and compassionate persons. Our Almighty Father

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could have saved us from our vale of tears, but He did not. In His infinite goodness and wisdom, He knows that suffering is good for us. At first it is painful and difficult, but later it produces the fruits of the spirit which is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. When we put all our trust in God, we will have a change of heart about how we see suffering. We will begin to embrace it as a friend. When we accept See GIVES, page 11

Susan’s Notes

Rumor-mongering in the Tagpangi case

DAYS before the Philippines, my homeland, marked the 34th anniversary of the first People Power Revolution in Edsa, a “revolution” of sorts was rumored in Barangay Tagpangi, in my home city of Cagayan de Oro. Based on what I can glean from news websites and Facebook posts of friends in Cagayan de Oro’s mainstream media, an armed group was supposedly spotted by an unverified source moving towards the hinterland barangay of Tagpangi which caused panic among 45 households or 200 families who fled to Barangay Lumbia for safety. It didn’t help that this un-

verified report of so-called communist New People’s Army (NPA) rebels heading towards Tagpangi “spread like wildfire” through social media and later picked up by some mainstream media outlets who took sometime to fact check and later clarify that it was nothing more than an unfounded rumor. But still the damage was done and like that now infamous incident of the mass hysteria of families who fled their homes after someone shouted “Tsunami” in a Cebu City barangay back in February 2012, the Tagpangi case is yet another disturbing reminder of the power of fake news. Unlike the Cebu City

mass hysteria case which arose after city residents experienced a mild tremor prior to being scared out of their wits—the man accused of sparking the hysteria, a former radio blocktimer, claimed that he shouted his niece’s name “Chona Mae” after he got alarmed when he was unable to find her after the tremor and residents misheard what he said and understood it as “tsunami”--it had yet to be determined whether the Tagpangi case was the product of someone’s machinations. It also didn’t help that Cagayan de Oro City along with other local cities, towns and provinces in Mindanao

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are still under martial law and any rumor or fake news masquerading as a verified news story will result in a crackdown on suspected dissidents and critics of the present administration. It’s no small coincidence that some persons in Cagayan de Oro known to be critical of the administration’s war on drugs had been tagged as communist sympathizers by trolls in social media believed or alleged to be working with the camp of mayoral candidate Pompee La Viña. See CASE, page 11

A Deeper View

The rice tariffication debate WITH the enactment into law of the Rice Tariffication Act, the debate about its benefits now shifts between the law’s intended beneficiaries, the local rice farmers and consumers, and its proponents, notably the economic technocrats and the legislators on the side of the administration. The proponent side argues that with the passage of the law rice will come in abundance at a price that is affordable to many. With unhampered importation of this prime commodity the tariff that will be collected will be sufficient enough to pump prime the dying sector in the agriculture industry that produces local rice. The abundance of supply and pump priming the rice farming sector argument in reality serves only the interest of the importers

instead of securing ample supply of this staple food. Food security is the sole responsibility of the government and is only possible if the staple food is produced by our own farmers. But policy makers in this country have their own understanding of what the reality is. Sadly, their notion of the reality in regard sustainable supply of rice is not backed up by the realities on the ground. They are founded on highfalutin economic theories that will never address the problem of food security and the development of rice farming in the country. When policy makers zeroed in on the revenue that can be raised by slapping tariff on imported rice, they are simply ensuring the extinction of rice farming in these parts and corruption,

of course. Will there still be rice farmers among our local farmers if the market is flooded with imported rice? And who will ensure that the flooding of imported rice in the local market assures affordability of the good? Remember that based on experience the liberalization of the oil industry did not result in lower petroleum prices. On the contrary, they became horribly expensive. Will the government be able to give the assurance that the imported rice flooding the market will always be affordable? Of course, not. But if instead of adopting unhampered importation of rice the government comes to the succor of the rice producing farmers by truly addressing their perennial problems? Will this not result to a desired goal of

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having such commodity produced locally to ensure food security? May I reiterate the points I raised here in previous columns that the root cause of all the woes in our agriculture sector is the policy of transferring ownership of big haciendas and lands of the public domain to individual farmers through the much ballyhooed agrarian reform program of the government. We must all realize that food security can only be assured when big tracts of land are planted to basic food crops. This goal can never be achieved by See RICE, page 11

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Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Mother pawikan spotted, lays nest at the Aboitiz Cleanergy Park

ON the night of February 19, 2019, a mother pawikan was spotted on the shore of the Aboitiz Cleanergy Park in Sitio Punta Dumalag, Matina Aplaya, Davao City on its way back to the sea. The following day, Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. discovered a new batch of Pawikan eggs laid in the park. This is the second nest for the year. The eggs are expected to hatch within the 2nd or 3rd week of April 2019. Aboitiz Cleanergy Park A pawikan was spotted on the shore of the Cleanergy is a known nesting ground Park on its way back to the sea last February 19, 2019. See NEST, page 11

The following day, a pawikan nest was found at the park and is believed to be laid by the said pawikan.

Second batch of pawikan nest. Davao Light and Power Company welcomes the second batch of pawikan eggs at the Cleanergy Park in Sitio Punta Dumalag, Matina Aplaya, Davao City last February 19, 2019.

PNP mulls task force to probe ‘floating cocaine’ THE Philippine National Police (PNP) is considering the creation of a task force to probe the consecutive retrievals of “floating cocaine” off the country’s territorial waters. PNP spokesperson, Senior Supt. Bernard Banac expressed alarm over these incidents, tagging it as a threat to national security. “We consider these a national security threat because while foreigners do not directly invade us, they do it through illegal drug trafficking,” Banac told reporters Tuesday. He said the task force will be composed of personnel from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), Philippine Coast Guard and Philippine Navy. Banac said investigation is ongoing to find out where the contraband came from, adding that they are coordinating with other law enforcement agencies for the conduct of coastline patrols in areas where these cocaine bricks are usually being recovered. The PNP official said

that since February 10, various fishermen discovered 164.8 kilos of cocaine worth PHPP871,654,226 which were later reported to the authorities. He has also commended the strong cooperation and vigilance of the public which continue to produce positive results following the recovery of more suspected cocaine in various parts of the eastern seaboard of the country. “Together, we can stop crimes and illegal drugs towards a safe community for our people to live, work and do business. We also continue to appeal to you to remain vigilant and report to the police any suspicious packages washed ashore or anyone who may show up offering an amount in exchange of said items,” he added PNP chief Oscar Albayalde earlier alerted all police units to be vigilant as there is a possibility that more cocaine bricks will be recovered in the country’s coastlines in the coming days. (PNA)

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Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency regional director Antontio Rivera bared that the Dangerous Drugs Board placed the value of cocaine at P5300 per gram. Only 36 bricks weighing a kilo each were presented to the media but around 11:45am, Rivera said three more were recovered in the same area. Morales said they have yet to investigate who were supposed to receive the contraband. “Dahil sa marami ang na-recover na ito, we can assume, na meron silang intended target sana dito sa Mindanao (Since this is a huge volume, we can assume that there’s an intended EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late ROSARIO NIETES DINERO, who died intestate in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines on September 07, 2017; That the deceased died intestate, without will or testament, and without any outstanding debts in favor of any person or entity; That during his lifetime the deceased was a depositor of LAND BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES (LBP), Wao, Lanao del Sur Branch under account no. 21810475-02 with outstanding balance in the amount of TWO HUNDRED FORTY NINE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY EIGHT PESOS and 97/100 (249,788.97) as of September 27, 2017; is the subject EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT; made and executed by and between the following; LETECIA DINERO, ROGER DINERO, EDGAR DINERO and DOMINGO DINERO, of legal age, Filipino Citizens, Single and Married and residents of Wao Lanao del Sur and Cagayan de Oro Cit, Misamis Oriental; hereby adjudicate unto ourselves the above bank account in the manner provided and manded by the pertiment laws of Succession; Under Notary Public of Atty. REMEDIOS G. GUIAB; as per Doc No. 109; Page No. 22; Book No. V; Series of 2018. MDN: Feb 27, Mar 6 & 13, 2019

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the Late NICOLASA MOSQUEDA HALLASGO, died at Buk. Provincial Medical Center, Malaybalay City, leaving a certain 1/8 shares of herein below described parcel of land to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO T-98062 A parcel of land (Lot 2349-B-1, Psd-101312-018417, being a portion of Lot 2349-B, Psd-100-008399) situated in the Barrio of Casisang, Mun. of Malaybalay, Prov. of Bukidnon. Containing an area of TWO HUNDRED AND SEVENTY SEVEN (277) square meters more or less. TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO T-98063 A parcel of land (Lot 18-F-3, of the subd. Plan (LRC) Psd-180990, being a portion of Lot 18-F, (LRC) Psd-18252, LRC Rec. no. 68.) Situated in Poblacion, Mun. of Malaybalay, Prov. of Bukidnon. Containing an area of TWO HUNDRED THIRTY ONE (231) square meters more or less. TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO T-98064 A parcel of land (Lot 18-F-2, of the subd. Plan (LRC) Psd-180990, being a portion of Lot 18-F, (LRC) Psd-18252, LRC Rec. no. 68.) Situated in Poblacion, Mun. of Malaybalay, Prov. of Bukidnon. Containing an area of TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY SIX (236) square meters more or less. TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO T-98065 A parcel of land (Lot 18-F-4, of the subd. Plan (LRC) Psd-180990, being a portion of Lot 18-F, (LRC) Psd-18252, LRC Rec. no. 68.) Situated in Poblacion, Mun. of Malaybalay, Prov. of Bukidnon. Containing an area of THRE HUNDRED AND THIRTY THREE (333) square meters more or less. Is subject for EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE, under the Notarial Registry of MARK ANTHONY L. HELLO, Notary Public. Doc No. 559; Page No. 40; Book No. XIX; Series of 2018. MDN: Feb 27, Mar 6 & 13, 2019

target in Mindanao). “ He said they are already tracking at least 20 vessels that had sailed recently along the eastern part of Mindanao, where the provinces of Davao Oriental, Dinagat and Surigao del Sur are located. He said that the sea east of Mindanao is a known international shipping route. The police official added they are now intensifying their monitoring in the area for contrabands that may have found their way into the hands of local drug syndicates. (MindaNews)

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end-2018 there would be 27,713,110 women of reproductive ages 15-49. Based on this estimate, the unmet need for family planning would mean roughly more than 8 million women. The agency projected a total population of 107 million as of end-2018, with 3.22 births per minute. The survey placed the country’s total fertility rate at 2.7, which is more than the women’s ideal of two children.

Fertility rate, a demographic indicator that estimates the actual number of children each woman would have in her childbearing years, has gradually gone down over the years, from 3 children in the last survey in 2013. The PSA also noted the fertility rates that are higher than the national average of 2.7 in some of the country’s 17 regions, most notably, the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Bicol and Western Visayas with women having 3.8 to 4.1 children. “Family planning is still low among married women who are in the lowest socioeconomic levels and women who did not attend school,”said Benjamin de Leon, president of Forum for Family Planning and Development Inc. “Filipino women should be able to have the number of children that they want,” said de Leon. “If women are able to achieve this, they are also able to lead a better quality of life for their children and families.” He stressed that “family planning is a human right that must be accorded to

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late SATURNINA OCLARIT, who died without leaving a will or testament and who remains the declared owner of a parcel of land identified as Lot No. 3317; T.D. No. 03000403839; embraced with O.C.T. No. 2018000137; with an area of 1,758 square meters, Located at Catohugan, Mahinog, Camiguin; the subject property passed to her son FLORENCIO LLOREN and FE LLOREN LAZAGA, which registeredin the name of FLORENCIO LLOREN, and that for in consideration in hand paid by LOREGEN CAPAGNGAN GRUND, Legal age, Filipino Citizen and President of Dauphil, Lagonglong, Misamis Oriental, Now the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT with DEED of Absolute sale, Executed by Agustin Lyn Dey Lloren Lazaga and Nichol Leo Lloren Lazaga, the Heirs of the said late SATURNINA OCLARIT, Under the Notarial Registry of Atty. VITO M. Carrillo, Per Doc. No. 21; Page No. 7; Book No. 100; Series of 2018.

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late Spouses SILVINA ODCHIGUE and ANASTACIO NADUMA, who died leaving without will nor incurred any indebtedness to any persons, who remains the registered and declared owner of a parcel of land known as Lot No. 2864; with T.D No. 0403994; embraced with O.C.T No. 4396; with an area of 1,282 SQ.M.; Located at Catohugan, Mahinog, Camiguin; is the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE (OF SILVINA ODCHIGUE) WITH ABSOLUTE SALE OF PARCEL OF LAND- Sold in favor of Jockey June E. Oclarit, married, Filipino citizen and residents of Poblacion, Mahinog, Camiguin, in the considered sum of (50,000.00 Php) executed by NATHANIEL N. GALELA, the surviving heir of the said late Spouse SILVINA ODCHIGUE and ANASTACIO NADUMA; Under Notarial Registry of Atty. VITO M. CARRILLO, Per Doc No. 316; Page nO. 65; Book No. 100; Series of 2018.

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Teachers Should Know How to Manage their Holiday’s Finances By LIGAYA G. VENTE Teacher III Maningcol Central School Ozamiz City

It’s Christmas Holiday and this is the time where teachers receive their bonouses in addition to their regular monthly pay. Well, this is the time they have to be happy because the year’s work compensated with different cash gifts. Of course the Shopping list is prepared for the many “inaanak” where budget is needed to buy those in the lists. Needless to say, there should be money for the loved ones and most important for one’s self. But whatever buying spree a teacher would want to enjoy, he or she must never forget that by January, it seems difficult if one has over spent. Hence, tips should be given to educators for them not to run out of money because of the Christmas Season. First list everthing that is needed and never forget that one should only buy the most important things. Second, find sales in malls so that one should not be spending so much. However, do not jeopardize quality. When giving gifts, think about simplicity as it is the thought that counts. Never be a one-day-millionaire as one will suffer the consequences. Prepare meals that are enough for the family and visitors so that foods will not be wasted. Try to change the bills into smaller amounts and allot a fixed budget for those who will be given. Never forget to place the money in red “angpao” as it excites children. When buying toys for kids, just make it one because they can never play as many at the same time. Remember, one’s spending habit can be controlled if you care for the coming months. Do not be too extravagant so that money would have its value. It is in simplicity that the people can celebrate Christmas and that is by praying thanking God that Jesus Christ came to the world as a gift to save the world. MDN: Feb. 27, 2019

every woman who wants to practice it.” He said “a woman who has the means and the power to stop or postpone another pregnancy also has the capacity to attain education or be employed and fulfill her dreams.” (H. Marcos C. Mordeno/MindaNews)

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hopes of higher oil demand sometime soon. Meantime, local oil executives said tomorrow’s oil price hike only reflects current trends in the larger market, which they are constrained to pass on to the local consumer. (PNA)

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also cited the need to institutionalize the continuing political dialogue and engagement between Christian and Bangsamoro leaders and among religious leaders for purposes of peace and unity, including participation and representation in all levels of government. Cotabato City, the seat of the Archdiocese of Cotabato as well as the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), opted to join the BARMM during the plebiscite last January 21. Cotabato City twice rejected inclusion to the ARMM. Voters ratified Republic Act 11054 or the Organic Act for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim

Mindanao, popularly called Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL), paving the way for the creation of the BARMM to replace the 29-year-old ARMM. During the second plebiscite on February 6, 63

of 67 villages in North Cotabato also voted to become part of the new Bangsamoro region. Lanao del Norte, however, rejected the proposal See WELCOME, page 11

Importance of Good Classroom Assessment By JOSE GLENN B. PAYOT MATUGNAO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MATUGNAO, TANGUB CITY

Education is all around us. Education is everywhere. It is not just about the lesson that can get in schools and textbooks, it’s also about the lessons of life. It gives us knowledge and changes into something better. Good teaching is a very personal manner. Effective teaching is concerned with the students as a person and with his general development. Assessment is an ongoing process aimed at understanding and improving student learning. It involves making expectations explicit, public and high standards for learning quality, systematically gathering, analyzing and interpreting evidence to determine how well performance matches those expectations and standards, and using the resulting information to document, explain, and improve performance. K to 12 assessments are learner-centered and care-

fully considers its learning environment system. It includes indicators of 21st century skills such as research, analytical/critical, practical, and creative. Both cognitive and noncognitive skills/tasks such as values, motivation, attitude, behavior traits, and interpersonal are included in the assessment. Assessment provides information for those involved in the teaching and learning process to compare what is known and can be demonstrated against standards. Whether it’s a formative and summative assessment as long provides vital information at the point of planning, along the way and at the end of a cycle in preparation for the next teaching and learning cycle. What matters most is not so much the form of the assessment, but how the information gathered is used to improve teaching and learning.

DepEd MisOr Division Joins the 1st Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill By CIRILO K. RUBIATO II

To promote disaster preparedness and resilience in the province, the Department of Education – Division of Misamis Oriental (DepEd MisOr),under the leadership of Schools Division Superintendent Randolph B. Tortola, dynamically joined the recently conducted 1st Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill on February 21, 2019 at exactly 2:00 pmin Villanueva National Highschool, Villanueva, Misamis Oriental, the ceremonial venue for all schools within Region 10. This drill was spearheaded by the Office of the Civil Defense in partnership with the DepEd MisOrin pursuance to Republic Act No 10121 which is also known as “Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010.” The officials and representatives from the Department of Interior and Local Government, Philippine National Police, Bureau of Fire Protection, Department of Health, Philippine Red Cross, Department of Social Welfare and Development, Philippine Information Agency, TOG-X Philippine Airforce, 52ndEngineer Brigade Philippine Army were present to oversee the said drill. During the drill, various simulation exercises were done. Around 1,830 students and 60faculty members participated, where they pass through the designated routes to evacuate wearing headgears to protect themselves from any falling debris. Members of the Bureau of Fire Protection – Special Rescue Unit

search for mock victims inside the school. An injured student is being carried on a stretcher. Nurses apply first aid to rescued victims. A victim is being carried off to the ambulance to be brought to the nearest hospital. A rescue team tries to extricate a student in a confined classroom.At the same time, other School Heads and their respective School Disaster Risk

Reduction and Management Coordinators from different public schools within Region 10 sent a total of four hundred sixty three (463) mock Rapid Assessment of Damages Reports (RADAR) thru SMS to test the submission of such RADAR reports. Overall, the drill was done beyond expectation. Kudos!

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Grade school students, big winner in Power Mac Center app contest Game app tackles global Quality Education goal A game app that will help toddlers and grade school students build their passion for learning bagged the grand prize in Power Mac Center’s recently concluded “emPOWER UP! Design a Better World: App Development Challenge” for kids. The winning app concept aims to address the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal of Quality Education by integrating valuable lessons during gameplay. According to the UN, more than 265 million children are currently out of school, 22 percent of which are of primary school age. Moreover, 617 million youth all over the world lack basic mathematics and literacy skills. By integrating lessons into something ubiquitous like smart devices, providing quality education doesn’t stop at traditional venues like classrooms thereby reaching more learners, even in far-flung areas. Games, in particular, help keep children’s minds active and their imagination going. The app titled BrainVentures puts the player through a series of activities with the help of a digital sidekick. These activities let players explore and develop their skills and creativity along the way. The concept was developed by Derek Joshua Altuna, Alexandria Jillian Braga, and Aniela Jenina Lesaca, collectively known as “Team BrainVentures” from De La Salle Santiago Zobel. Power Mac Center Director of Product Management and Marketing Joey Alvarez is all praises for the winners. “Kids nowadays are woke. They understand what’s happening, they know what’s needed,

tend free workshops by Power Mac Center’s Apple Certified Trainers, who will help create and upload their app in the App Store. It is expected to be up and running within the year. Meanwhile, first runnerup winner Team Earth Hero (composed of Cameron Sanz, Rebecca De Veyra, and Hannah Mallinllin) designed an app for Climate Action, which got them Php 45,000 worth of Power Mac Center Gift NOTICE

Grade School students from De La Salle Santiago Zobel and Team BrainVentures members Derek Joshua Altuna, Aniela Jenina Lesaca, and Alexandria Jillian Braga bag the grand prize in Power Mac Center’s recently concluded “emPOWER UP! Design a Better World: App Development Challenge” for kids. They are bringing home brand new iPad units and the opportunity to have their app developed and uploaded to the App Store.

and they help create simple but impactful solutions. And because they’re digital natives, they know how to leverage

they received, the kids of Team BrainVentures also get to at-

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE

EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF PERLA CULLANTES MANONGAS WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS AND CONVEYANCE

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late Eleuterio B. Dumaguit, he left Conjugal estate parcel of land, more particularly described as follows: A parcel of land identified as Lot 4-C, Psd-101312-016886, being a portion of Lot 4, Psd-101316-016137, situated in the Barrio of Kalasungay, Malaybalay, Bukidnon. Containing an area of ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED (1,700) square meters more or less. Covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-37173 Is subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Flaviano T. Gapol, JR. per Doc No. 232; Page No. 47; Book No. CXLVI; Series of 2018. MDN: Feb 27, Mar 6 & 13, 2019

R. A.9048 Form No 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao Del Norte City /Municipality: Iligan City NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that YVONNE M. CAVALES has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “YVONNE CRISTINA” to “YVONNE” in the live Certificate of birth YVONNE MECATE who was born on OCTOBER 5, 1956 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Ligaya Caspi and Mercedo Mecate. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than March 2019.

technology to their advantage.” Apart from the iPad units

(SGD.) MARIA PURA C. MASCARINAS City Civil Registrar

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

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Notice of publication RA 10172

CCE-0344-2019

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Republic of the Philippines City Civil Registrar’s Office City of Davao

Notice of publication RA 10172

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

February 6, 2019

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to section 5 of R.A 9048 and OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, the guidelines in the implementation of Administrative Order No. 1, Series of 2012 (IRR of R.A 10172), notice is hereby served the public that LEAH R. ARGEL-MORALES has filed with this office a petition for correction of child’s date of birth from “January 16, 1971” to “January 15, 1971” in the Certificate of Live Birth of LEAH R. ARJEN who was born on JANUARY 16, 1971 at DAVAO CITY whose parents are ALFONSO ARGEL and ROSITA REGIDOR. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than MARCH 8, 2019. Issued on 6th of February, 2019 at Davao City.

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(SGD.) ATTY. LEO ANTHONY R. BRACEROS City Civil Registrar

CCE-0377-2019

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

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

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late, BONIFACIO G. DIGNA, died last February 18, 2017, without any will; That the said deceased at the time of his death, left the following real properties more particularly described as follows: “ A parcel of Land (Lot 9, Blk. 12, CSD9443-D) situated in Central Poblacion, Kalilangan, Bukidnon containing an area of Five Hundred Ninety Six (596) square meters. Covered by Original Certification of Title No. AO-12672 issued by the Register of Deeds of the Province of Bukidnon. A Parcel of Land (Lot 10, Blk-12, CSD9443-D), situated in Central Poblacion, Kalilangan, Bukidnon. Containing an area of Five Hundred Ninety Six (596) square meters. Covered by the Original Certificate of Title No. AO-12649 issued by the Register of Deeds of the Province of Bukidnon.” “ A parcel of Land (Lot 26, Psu-10001248-B), situated in Manubiray, Lanpanusan, Kalilangan, Bukidnon. Containing an area of Eighty Three Thousand Seventy One (83,071) square meters covered by the Original Certification of Title No. AO-4305 issued by the Register of Deeds of the Province of Bukidnon, Tax Declaration No. 02-08-5560 issued by the Municipal Assessor of Kalilangan, Bukidnon for the residential building constructed with in and Tax Declaration No. 02-08-5563 issued by the Municipal Assessor of Kalilangan, Bukidnon for the Drier constructed with in. Is subject for Extrajudicial Settlement Among Heirs. Under the Notarial Registry of Raymon Charl O. Gamboa, Notary Public, per Doc. No. 377; Page No. 76; Book No. XLIX; Series of 2017. MDN: Feb. 13, 20 & 27, 2019

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

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

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Republic of the Philippines City Civil Registrar’s Office City of Davao

Notice of publication RA 10172

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION February 8, 2019

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to section 5 of R.A 9048 and OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, the guidelines in the implementation of Administrative Order No. 1, Series of 2012 (IRR of R.A 10172), notice is hereby served the public that JABEREAL B. RAMOS has filed with this office a petition for correction of child’s sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JABEREAL B. RAMOS who was born on JULY 29, 1986 at DAVAO CITY whose parents are JOEL B. RAMOS and EVANGELINE P. BUAGAS. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than MARCH 8, 2019. Issued on 8th of February, 2019 at Davao City.

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See CONTEST, page 11 NOTICE

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

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

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(SGD.) ATTY. LEO ANTHONY R. BRACEROS City Civil Registrar

CCE-0365-2019/ CFN-0364-2019

NOTICE

Republic of the Philippines City Civil Registrar’s Office City of Davao NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

February 7, 2019

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to section 5 of R.A 9048 and OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, the guidelines in the implementation of Administrative Order No. 1, Series of 2012 (IRR of R.A 10172), notice is hereby served the public that WILVIE B. MALLORCA has filed with this office a petition for correction of child’s sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” and child’s first name from “WILLIE” to “WILVIE” the Certificate of Live Birth of WILLIE B. MALLORCA who was born on MAY 7, 1977 at DAVAO CITY whose parents are ALBERTO MALLORCA and WILFREDA BUTAL. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than MARCH 8, 2019. Issued on 7th of February, 2019 at Davao City.

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(SGD.) ATTY. LEO ANTHONY R. BRACEROS City Civil Registrar

Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Davao homeowners to DOTr:

Davao

Railway will make us live ‘along the riles’ DAVAO CITY -- Members of Monteritz Classic Estates Homeowners Association Inc. (MCEHAI) has asked the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to consider the “unquantifiable emotional cost” on their part if the agency pushes through with the planned railway alignment that will put their homes “under the riles” (under the rails). Speaking at Kapehan sa Dabaw on Monday, MCEHAI president Jesito V. Villamor borrowed the title of the popular television comedy show in the 1990s, “Home Along Da Riles,” to describe what their community would like if the DOTr would insist on building a viaduct over their

community as part of the 102-kilometer railway path traversing Tagum, Davao and Digos cities. Villamor said they were not consulted about the latest plan. The viaduct will pass “over the roofs of our homes” in phase 1 of Monteritz, which has 40 homeowners and 67 lot owners, he said. He said the residents are not opposing the project but are questioning the abrupt changes to the alignment, which now passes through their subdivision. He said the initial plan presented to homeowners in October 2018 indicated the path would traverse the soon-to-be-developed Town Plaza, located just outside

Monteritz. Vi l l amor s ai d t he y learned from the DOTr in a meeting at Monteritz last January 22 that the “initial” alignment had been dropped in favor of one that would pass through the subdivision, specifically over Fitzgerald Street in Monteritz. On the same day, the board of MCEHAI passed a resolution objecting to the “alignment of the TagumDavao Digos railway project, which alignment will pass through within the premises of phase 1.” “Ang masama pa nito naririnig namin may sementeryo na iniwasan in respect of the dead. Kung nagawang respetuhin yung

mga patay bakit hindi yung buhay? (What is worse, we have heard that they avoided the cemetery in respect of the dead. If they can respect the dead, why can they not do that to the living?)” he said. Since no consultation happened on the latest alignment, he said they forced their way into the February 21 committee hearing at the City Council of Davao to express their concerns directly to DOTr and representative from the National Economic Development Authority in Davao Region. “Can you imagine living in a subdivision where the train passes by above you every six minutes. See MAKE, page 9

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Davao City tribe declares NPA ‘persona non grata’ DAVAO CITY -- Close to 600 members of the Obu-Manobo tribe in the far-flung village of Tambobong, Baguio District, here declared the communist New People’s Army (NPA) as “persona non grata” in their ancestral lands. The “persona non grata” declaration -- literally meaning “unwelcome person” -- came during Monday’s culmination activity of the three-day peace-building seminar attended by the tribe. Datu Joel Unad, chairman of the Mindanao Indigenous Peoples Council of Elders, said the threeday seminar also resulted in the passing of a joint barangay and tribal council resolution calling for the closure of an alleged NPAsupported school run by the Mindanao Interfaith Services Foundation Inc. (MISFI) in the area. Unad said the villagers

also hailed the surrender of 30 members of the Militia ng Bayan, a mass-based support group of the NPA and its mother organization, the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP). The CPP-NPA is listed as a terrorist organization by the United States and the European Union. Unad said the peacebuilding seminar was attended by 71 tribal leaders from Davao City, North Cotabato and Bukidnon, who have all rejected the influence of the CPP-NPA in their communities. He said the Mindanao Indigenous Peoples Council of Elders organized the seminar “to let the IPs understand about the government’s peace and development program.” He said majority of the 600 seminar participants are former supporters of the NPA but have already pledged loyalty to the government. (PNA)

Thousands avail free civil registration in Tagum By Tagum City Information Office

TAGUM CITY -- In observance of this year’s National Civil Registration Month, the City Government of Tagum through the City Civil Registrar’s Office takes part in the celebration by conducting its annual free civil registration activity. Considered to be one of the office’s highly-anticipated events, hundreds of Tagumenyos flocked at the New City Hall Atrium last February 22, 2019, to avail the various free services enlisted for civil registration. Such services include requests for PSA copy of birth, death, and marriage certificates, late registration, consultation for correction of clerical errors, CENOMAR request and SECPA-PSA request. Other services offered by the City Civil Registrar’s Office are the Sagop Tagumenyo and “Maling Dokumento Mo, Iwasto Ko” programs, wherein similar services to the civil registration will be conducted in various barangays and schools in the city, aiming to give every Tagumenyo citizen a name and nationality. The National Civil Registration Month celebration in Tagum will conclude with a free mass wedding dubbed as Kasalan sa Tagum on February 28, 2019. Carlo Jay Abellana/CIO Tagum ERRATUM In connection for Notice of Publication, petition for Change of First Name published on February 6, & 13, 2019 the Correct should be “CHRISTENSON DRAY ZENRY” to “DRAY ZENRY” in the Certificate of Live Birth of CHRISTENSON DRAY ZENRY AKUT MEDIANA, not as published. OUR APOLOGY MDN: Feb 27, 2019

Three drug users were busted in an anti-illegal drug operation at Purok Lemonsito, Barangay Mankilam, Tagum City by the Tagum City PNP Drug Enforcement Unit. All the individuals who were in violation of Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, were detained at the Tagum City Police Station awaiting appropriate legal action while the pieces of evidence would be subjected to examination and proper disposition. PNP Tagum

PNP Tagum nets drug personalities in buy bust ops By Tagum City Information Office

FIVE drug users were busted in a subsequent anti-illegal drug operation at Purok Lemonsito, Barangay Mankilam and Acacia St., Purok Mahogany, Rabe Subd., Visayan Village, Tagum City, respectively, by the Tagum City PNP Drug Enforcement Unit. This is still in line with the city government’s developmental thrust for genuine peace, safety and security, along with its efforts to help conquer the country’s

war against illegal drugs in support of the national government’s agenda. At about 9:25 in the evening of February 16, 2019, Intel Officer PSInsp. Eduardo J. Corpuz under the direct supervision of PSupt. Philip Jefferson S. Ayban, Officer-in-Charge of the City PNP Drug Enforcement Unit in coordination with PDEA under Coordination Number ROXI 30004022019-0164, led their teams to a buy-bust operation at Purok Lemonsito, Barangay Mankilam, Tagum City and

caught the suspects involved in illegal drug activities. These persons were identified as Juanito Quilaton Geronda of Purok Macopa, Barangay Lahi, Maragusan, ComVal Province; Gino Anggoling Pil of Purok Lemonsito, Barangay Mankilam, Tagum City; and Charlie Malupay Campos of Purok Lemonsito, Barangay Mankilam, Tagum City. During the operation, the team was able to buy from the above-mentioned suspects five (5) pieces of heat sealed transparent cel-

lophane containing white crystalline substance believed to be methamphetamine hydrochloride commonly known as “shabu” with the use of two (2) pieces resemblance of a one thousand peso bill and one piece of five hundred peso genuine money bearing serial number LK969014, all marked with initial CAR as buy bust money recovered from the possession of Gino Anggoling Pil. The seized dangerous drugs had a value of more or less two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos

(Php 2,500.00). On the other hand, at about 12:50 midnight of February 18, 2019, same authorities conducted a checkpoint at Acacia St., Purok Mahogany, Rabe Subd., Visayan Village, Tagum City, and were able to arrest two more suspects namely Visper Cahiyang Toñon and Reynaldo Resitas Madjus Jr., both residents of Purok Malipayon, Barangay Poblacion, Lupon, Davao Oriental. During such operation, See NETS, page 11

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indigent people, Dr. Grace C. Bautista, PAMAG president said, “We feel full to be blessed over there (US), we just want to share our blessing to over here (Philippines) to our kababayan.” In fact, this was their first time to conduct a medical mission in a city jail as they hold the mission mostly in the hospitals since the association was founded in 1976. Skin conditions, allergies, eczema, asthma, colds, and hypertension are mostly the cases they encountered in the city jail. When the patients need surgery, they refer them to JRBGH since they have also a group in that hospital to take care of minor and major surgeries. Dr. Jadol assured the health department will follow up the surgical patients with the surgeons. City Jail Female Dormitory head Jail Inspector Haidee Macandili meanwhile was grateful that the PDLs benefited from the tooth instruction, physical examination, minor surgery and received slippers. Macandili said this is a big help to them considering the PDLs need medical check-up that will be beneficial to them as some PDLs are complaining of toothaches. In his remarks, JO3 Orlando V. Montalban, information and community relations service officer of the city jail male dormitory, said there are over 1,600 inmates in the city jail and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) alone cannot handle all PDLs to attend to their needs and the services would not be enough as there are only five nurses who work for BJMP. “Atong hinumduman nga ang kinabuhi diri sa jail dili man gyud sayon tungod pud sa ilang ka daghanon, kini nga jail is ideally for 291 unta ka mga inmates pero karon ni abot na sila og 1,600 unya tungod sa congestion daghan pud nga mga sakit ilang bation so dako na atong pa salamat ana,” Montalban said. (Let us remember life here in the jail is not easy given its population. This jail is ideally for 291 inmates only however it has reached 1,600. Due to the congestion, the inmates experienced various illnesses.

So we are very thankful for this) Since the undertaking is only conducted for two days, he emphasized those who needed the services the most were given priority. He however assured the city government is supporting the city jail. The city jail, meanwhile, reached out to the residents of the House of Hope Foundation with a gift giving. Sacks of rice, bags of milk and cans of biscuits were handed by Mses BJMP 2018. (Harriet Lanede/PIA 10 intern)

Wednesday, February 27, 2019 10 Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) kits, 20 teacher’s kits, 20 teacher’s tables, 20 teacher’s chairs, and 850 student armchairs. “We know that there is still much to be done in Marawi, and this assistance may not be much in terms of scale, but we sincerely hope that even if this project will benefit only 1,000 schoolchildren, we would have saved 1,000 children off the streets immediately, and back to school where they belong,” Soriano concluded. (WLB/PIA-ICCC)

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way for Marawi’s recovery. “We are giving the same form of help through this project with the hope that basic education is kept unhampered and accessible,” Soriano said. She added that the anticipated return of displaced residents of Marawi will result in the swelling of the number of enrollees in schools in nearby towns in Lanao del Sur and Lanao del Norte. The sudden rise of enrollees in the less affected schools, facilities, supplies, and fixtures might not be adequate for both old and new students. The project will address the immediate educational needs of school-aged children who have returned to Marawi City after the five-month long siege, including those who are still displaced and attending schools in Lanao del Sur. The beneficiaries of Save the Children Philippines and Insular Foundation project include ten-day care centers and six elementary schools in Marawi, three schools in Saguiaran, Lanao del Sur, and one primary school in Matungao, Lanao del Norte. Among the learning and teaching distributed include

said. Municipal Mayor Jennie Rosalie T. Uy expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to be chosen as the ceremonial venue for the NSED saying, “This would prepare us what to in times of disasters” as well identify gaps and learn from the simulation. (EOR/PIA-10)

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Makakatulog ka ba dyan (Can you still sleep)?” he said.. He said the developer UrbanEast Developments Inc. can still redesign the structure of the Town Plaza to accommodate the plan of the DOTr while residents can no longer have that similar chance as they already have invested their “hard earned income to build” their houses. “We have so many retirees and elderlies whose spouses are sick,” Villamor said. He said they would have accepted the DOTr proposal if there is no other option where to locate the railway path but added the agency has many other choices since the latest alignment is already the fifth option. DOTr Assistant Secretary Eymard Eje told reporters

after the committee hearing on Thursday with the city councilor Jesus Joseph P. Zozobrado III, chair of the committee on public works and vice chair of the committee on transportation, and affected stakeholders on February 21 that the latest alignment would cause the least impact. He assured the homeowners that their concerns would be raised with Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade. Eje said the latest alignment will remain but with “due considerations with the issues and concerns raised earlier.” He said the DOTr will call for another meeting to update the homeowners. But Villamor told the DOTr: “They are computing the quantifiable cost but ours, we are looking at the emotional cost that cannot be quantified because imagine the 40 owners and 67 lot owners whose emotions are unquantifiable.” “Ito yung hard earned money na binili dun sa subdivision na yun (this is the hard earned money that they used to buy a lot in that subdivision) for retirement or for whatever purposes they would have. If it’s more costly, I don’t think so, mas hindi ma quantify yung emotional and peace of mind (emotional cost and peace of mind cannot be quantified),” he said. Dr. Anthony Alberto C. Anggala, MCEHAI director, maintained a railway should not be located inside the subdivision. “Common sense will tell you that the railway is not supposed to be inside the subdivision, you don’t have to be a doctor or an engineer to just think about it. There is an option, a few meters away is a commercial area, another few meters away is the main highway, which in other countries, even in

Manila is along the road,” he said. He added it may cause traffic temporarily but if “you put it inside subdivision, it’s going to affect the families there and it’s going to be permanent.” Zozobrado said in an interview on Saturday that they plan to pass a resolution prohibiting the construction of new structures along the path of the railway project in the city as the DOTr plans to proceed with the Tagum City-Davao City-Digos City line (TDD) line of the Mindanao Railway Project. He said his committee has been conducting consultations with the affected stakeholders, the most recent on Thursday at the City Council where they invited property owners, particularly those from Monteritz, located along Diversion Road in Barangay Ma-a. He said they will set another committee hearing with the property owners, as the DOTr promised to present its response to the concerns that the property owners raised during the last hearing. The councilor said he wants all issues addressed before he would bring the proposed measure to the plenary for deliberation. He said he has no target date for the filing of the proposed legislation, with only four months left before the 18th City Council will adjourn on June 30, 2019. Eje told reporters after the consultation last Thursday there is no schedule yet for the ground breaking of the railway but added they are doing all they can to get it

started the soonest because if this will “not be finished or even started within the term of the President, we will lose all our chances of having a better transport system in Mindanao.” The 102-kilometer TDD line would have eight stations, namely: Tagum; Carmen; Panabo; Mudiang in Bunawan, Davao City; Davao Terminal; Toril; Sta. Cruz; and Digos. Eje heads the project management office (PMO) of the DOTr in the city to oversee the implementation of the railway project. The PMO, created through a department order issued on November 23, 2017, was operationalized in January 2018. “The councilor set a hearing to determine which properties will be affected by the alignment so that they (property owners) will be properly advised what particular areas will be prohibited for further structures,” he said. He said they want the TDD line completed within three years upon approval by the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Board. He said the government can negotiate for official development assistance from China upon approval of the NEDA-Board. He said the NEDAInvestment Coordination Committee has tentatively scheduled to deliberate on the project’s change in scope and estimated cost on February 28, before it will be recommended for approval to the NEDA board. (Antonio L. Colina IV/MindaNews)

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BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO) posted a record net income of P32.7 billion in 2018 from P28.1 billion in 2017, representing 17 per cent growth and beating the Bank’s P31 billion full-year guidance on strong recurring earnings from its core businesses. The Bank likewise capped another milestone as the first Philippine bank to breach the P3 trillion mark in total assets. Leading the Bank’s performance was the solid growth in its core lending and deposit-taking businesses. Gross customer loans rose by 15 per cent to P2.0 trillion on healthy increases across all market segments, while total deposits went up by 14 per cent to P2.4 trillion, with low-cost CASA ratio at 70 per cent. This resulted in the 20 per cent expansion in net interest income to P98.3 billion on

better net interest margins (NIM). The Bank’s NIM improved to 3.64 per cent from 3.48 per cent in 2017. Meanwhile, non-interest income settled at P49.7 billion, with fee-based income contributing P30.7 billion and insurance premiums up 20 per cent. Overall, gross operating income grew by 15 per cent to P148 billion. Operating expenses amounted to P98.0 billion, up 16 per cent, in line with the Bank’s sustained investments in branch network and strategic initiatives. Excluding taxes and licenses, which grew by 41 per cent as a result of higher business volumes and increased documentary stamp taxes (DST) under TRAIN, operating expenses would have grown by 13 per cent. The Bank remained prudent and set aside P6.3 See EARNS, page 11

Smokers in PH to Poultry growers call for decrease 17% with 40% tariff on deboned meat P60 tobacco tax hike By LILYBETH ISON

MANILA -- An alliance of poultry growers is urging the government to revert the 40 percent tariff on mechanically deboned meat (MDM) as mandated under the World Trade Organization (WTO) agreement which the Philippines recognizes. The 40 percent tariff on MDM was temporarily adjusted to 5 percent in 2012 as a concession to the quantitative restriction imposed on rice importation. This rate would revert to 40 percent by Jan. 1, 2021 as stipulated in WTO rules. “Since we already have a rice tariff law signed by President (Rodrigo) Duterte, it is high time that the government slap 40 percent tariff on MDM,” said Rosendo So, chairman of Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (SINAG), in a radio interview over the weekend. “Dapat ibalik na ang 40 percent na taripa sa MDM bilang proteksyon sa mga poultry growers natin (The 40 percent tariff for MDM should be returned as protection to our poultry growers),” he added. The Department of Agriculture (DA), in an earlier statement, said it would still write a memorandum to the Office of the President to express the position of See CALL, page 11

PCSO gets new ISO certification PHILIPPINE Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) General Manager Alexander Balutan on Monday said that the agency has been awarded with the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification that is focused on leadership, risk-based thinking, and context of the organization. “ISO 9001 is the title of an ISO standard that outlines the requirements an organization must maintain in its quality system. ISO 9001:2015 is the current version of the standard. It helps agencies or companies meet their customers’

requirements for our products/services while fulfilling regulatory requirements,” said Balutan. The PCSO was certified under the ISO 9001-2008 Quality Management System Certification by third-party auditor TUV Rheinland Philippines in December 2016 for the conduct and management of the online lottery draws and processing of prize claims amounting to P5,000 and above and support processes. For the past three years, PCSO has maintained its certification. “ISO certification gives confidence to our public

that they have equal chances of winning and that we have strict implementation when it comes to our draw procedures. It also gives us the chance to be at par with other gaming counterparts all over the world,” Balutan added. Aimee C. De Viterbo, officer-in-charge on Gaming Technology Department of PCSO, explained that the ISO mandates every organization to transition from the 2008 to the 2015 version of the standard to make its processes relevant and compliant with the See GETS, page 11

MANILA -- Simulations jointly developed by the Departments of Finance (DOF) and Health (DOH) along with the World Health Organization (WHO) indicate that the proposal by Sen. Emmanuel Pacquiao to increase excise taxes on tobacco products to PHP60 per pack will bring down cigarette consumption by 16.8 percent and lead 3.2 million adults to quit smoking. Pacquiao’s measure -Senate Bill 1599 -- is similar to the DOF-DOH proposal of increasing the excise tax on cigarettes, regardless of brand or price, to PHP60 per pack in the first year of implementation and an additional 9 percent per year thereafter, the DOF said in a statement on Monday. Finance Undersecretary Karl Kendrick Chua said during a recent hearing of the Senate ways and means committee on the propos-

al that simulations show that the threshold in which the cigarette consumption would prove elastic is to tax it “above PHP73 per pack. This means that incremental revenue begins to fall if the excise tax rate is beyond PHP73 per pack.” But Pacquiao’s proposal of PHP60 per pack would also be beneficial because it would prompt “the youth, the poor and other pricesensitive cigarette users to stop smoking,” Chua said. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III told senators evidence shows that the Sin Tax Reform Law of 2012, which raised taxes on alcohol and tobacco products, was effective in reducing smoking among Filipinos. “The effects, however, have plateaued; making the Philippines the third highest among ASEAN countries in terms of smoking prevalence,” Duque said during See DECREASE, page 11

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from page 12 restoration. When these interim tree species are harvested, what remains is an assemblage of trees with the floristic composition and canopy structure of a tropical rainforest. Riparian Buffer Forest Restoration is an ecological restoration of riparian-zone habitats of streams, rivers, springs, lakes, floodplains and other hydrologic ecologies. It restores the natural landscape and biodiversity of river ecosystems while minimizing the risks of soil erosion, landslides, and liquefaction along riverbanks. It applies a designed combination of trees, shrubs, grasses, and forbs that are adapted to specific riparian environments. This restoration model was piloted in a project of Wetlands International in 2017 in the Municipality of Monkayo, Compostella Valley. Safer River Life Saver Foundation Inc., and its partner communities, aims to replicate this model this year in three (3) upstream riverine pilot barangays of Cagayan de Oro through a grant under the GLA-SHIELD project partnership. Not the least, Rainforestation Farming is a sustainable farming system utilizing indigenous trees of the area to be reforested in combination with agricultural crops. It aims to approximate the original state of the forest, with most of the physical structure and productivity matching the original ecosystem and biodiversity. The Miarayon-LapokLirongan-Tinaytayan Tribal Association (MILALITTRA) in Mt. Kalatungan have been using and promoting this technology with financing support through Payments for Environmental Services (PES). The Non-Timber Forest Products-Exchange Programme (NTFP-EP) Philippines model includes the whole value-chain of the intercropped agricultural crops. NTFP will establish the farms in 2019 through the GLASHEILD project. However, business plans for the two latter models have yet to be finalized. As Fr. Barcelon stressed in his column, “Organizing would reap potential resources needed to protect the environment. And once resources especially funds are gathered to efficiently use them for the protection of the environment.” “The idea is that individual contributions unless organized result in inefficient use of resources. There are different motivations to help in the funding of landscape finance or protection of the environment. But all of them should be encouraged to participate. Whatever the motivation, efforts should be coordinated and if possible, organized at a scale that would be meaningful in the protection of the environment.” While funding is needed to start the ball rolling, Fr. Barcelon stressed how the resources are maximized for the inclusive benefit of its stakeholders is just as important.

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from page 8 the team was able to buy four (4) pieces of heat sealed transparent cellophane containing white crystalline substance believed to be methamphetamine hydrochloride commonly known as “shabu” with the use of two (2) pieces resemblance of one thousand peso bill all marked with initial MAD as buy bust money which was recovered from the

possession of Reynaldo Resitas Madjus Jr. The team also recovered one (1) unit .9mm Caliber Pistol GLOCK 17 bearing serial number PNP 34701, inserted with a magazine and loaded with six (6) live ammunitions, seized from the possession of Visper Cahiyang Toñon. The seized dangerous drugs had a value of more or less Two Thousand Pesos (Php 2,000.00). All the individuals who were in violation of Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, were detained at the Tagum City Police Station awaiting appropriate legal action while the pieces of evidence would be subjected to examination and proper disposition. PNP Tagum

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from page 5 of the critically endangered Hawksbill Turtle and since 2014, Davao Light has already released 3,482 hatchlings. A female pawikan is known to lay eggs three to five times in two-week interval during mating season. Davao Light will drive change for a better world through its sustainable efforts to protect and conserve the endangered species such as the pawikan and its habitat.

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from page 3 best to achieve our goals each year, and we appreciate each one of you. We are working as one team, we are one Isuzu.” The highlight of the evening was the announcement of the main awards. Hailed as the 2018 Dealer of the Year Champion was Isuzu Iloilo, with Isuzu Cabanatuan and Isuzu Cagayan de Oro 1st and 2nd runner up, respectively. The Most Improved Dealership of the Year award was handed to Isuzu Bulacan. The Sales Team of the Year was the Isuzu Pasig. The Sales Executive of the Year in the LCV Category was Mr. Gabriel Joshua Corro Jr. of Isuzu Iloilo, while the Sales Executive of the Year in the CV Category was Ms. Caren Pearl Gaspar of Isuzu Pasig. 2018 DOYA Awards were also given to Isuzu Pasig for being Best in Sales Operations, Isuzu Bulacan for being Best in Parts Operation, Isuzu Alabang as Best in Service Operations, and Isuzu Sto. Tomas Batangas as Best in Customer Service Operations. IPC President Hajime Koso congratulated the winners and reminded them of their special roles in IPC: “We couldn’t have done it without you. This is the night of becoming an inspiration—an inspiration to do something different, something bigger, and something remarkable.”

Wednesday, February 27, 2019 said the government would still achieve its inflation targets even if the tariff level on MDM imports would go back to its 2012 level which is 40 percent. “Why would agriculture have to pay just so they could get few more basis points (off) the inflation rate? There is no substantial reason to maintain (the 5 percent tariff),” Serrano said. He said maintaining the 5-percent tariff on MDM imports would prolong the prejudice to the poultry subsector. “It was a concession made at a cost to a sector so that (the said) sector should get relief,” he said. “The protection should be reinstated.” In a separate statement, the Alliance of Philippine Poultry Growers (APPG) said the influx of imported poultry products, following the lifting by the government of the special safeguard duty (SSG) on these imports, has seriously affected the Philippine poultry industry. “The importation of chicken has become deregulated and uncontrolled. This has seriously affected local poultry raisers,” APPG said. According to the group, data shows that importation of grandparent stocks surged 106 percent between 2014 and 2018, while inbound shipments of parent stocks jumped 68 percent. Frozen chicken imports also increased 74 percent during the period. APPG said the situation was aggravated in August 2018, when the government lifted the SSG on poultry imports, which caused intense flooding of the domestic market, without bringing down retail prices. “The lifting by the government of the special safeguard duty on poultry imports last August was aimed at cutting retail prices and easing inflation. However, this zero-tariff measure did not significantly reduce the retail prices of chicken meat,” the group noted. It said despite the lifting of the SSG, wet market retail prices still ranged between PHP125 and PHP160 per kilogram. “This obviously showed that the SSG lifting had no significant effect on retail prices, the reduction of which was the original intention,” the group said. APPG said what the SSG lifting had affected seriously the farm gate prices which at PHP38 per kilo, was way below the cost-to-produce at PHP80 to PHP85 per kilo live weight. “This is pushing local farmers to quit raising chicken due to huge losses,” it said. APPG said while better production conditions had caused the increase of local supply, the lifting of SSG definitely increased

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from page 4 parceling out big tracts of lands for distribution to farmers. This type of agrarian reform program is not only cosmetic, it only props up the image of the Palace occupant but never addresses the problem. Did you recall what President Duterte said when he ordered the distribution of lands in Boracay Is. to the native farmers there? It is meant to give them something that in the future they can sell for whatever purpose or reason. If this is the kind of logic behind the government’s land reform program, indeed we will never achieve food security for our country. Mark my word on this. The current practice, official or tradition, in regard local agriculture will never liberate us from all the woes we are suffering from until ownership of agricultural lands will be reverted back to the State to have them tilled by farmers as perpetual beneficial owners with the full support of the government as to inputs and implements through mechanization. Private ownership of farmlands regardless of size should be prohibited because as what our compatriots in the Cordilleras say, no person can ever own the land. (jelbacon@

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from page 10 billion in provisions even as NPL ratio further improved to 1.0 per cent from 1.2 per cent in 4Q 2017. NPL cover was higher at 183 per cent compared to 146 per cent in 2017. The Bank’s capital base stood at P328.1 billion, with Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) and Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio at 13.7 per cent and 12.1 per cent, respectively, both above regulatory levels. BDO is well-positioned to take advantage of market opportunities and strengthen its leadership position in the industry by leveraging on its strong business franchise and extensive distribution network.

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from page 10 the same hearing by the committee chaired by Sen. Sonny Angara. Duque said results of a simulation exercise developed jointly by the DOH, DOF and WHO estimates that the PHP60 per pack proposed tax rate will “avert approximately 713,000 deaths, and will result to 3.2 million quitters in adults.” “This rate will also bring down smoking prevalence to 16.8 percent and help reach our non-communicable disease target,” Duque added. On top of cigarettes, the DOF and DOH are also asking lawmakers to increase the excise taxes on alcohol and impose a unitary tax system on fermented liquors, which make up the bulk of consumption. (DOF PR)

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from page 10 requirements of the new version of the standard. In order for the PCSO to be compliant with the new thrust of the standard, PCSO included the Process of the Medical Services Department (MSD) – Out Patient Medical Services as part of its core processes. “As we endeavor to comply with the requirements of the standard, we had to improve our core and support processes. It is the requirement of the standard that each organization certified under the QMS to continuously improve,” said De Viterbo.

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from page 4 our pain uncomplainingly and offer it in union with Christ’s pain on the cross, the greatest rewards await us. The radi-

ance of a heavenly mansion opens to us. We merit the ultimate crown of friendship and happiness with Christ in the Eternal City. What can be a greater treasure than that? Suffering is the coin we pay for our entrance into heaven. St. Francis of Assisi said: When I think about all the joy that awaits me, every pain and every sorrow becomes dear to me!

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from page 6 to add six of its towns to the BARMM. The BOL is anchored on the final peace agreement signed by the government and the MILF in 2014 after four decades of conflict that claimed over 120,000 lives, including civilians. BARMM straddles the provinces of Maguindanao, Lanao del Sur, Basilan, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi and the cities of Marawi in Lanao del Sur, Lamitan in Basilan and Cotabato, formerly a chartered city of Region 12 or Soccsksargen, and the 63 villages in North Cotabato, which is also part of Region 12. Fr. Elton Viagedor, a Franciscan missionary assigned in Basilan, hoped the BTA will “truly carry out and live the noble ideals and principles enshrined in the BOL.” “But the greatest challenge for the BTA is how not to be influenced by the pervading culture and the self-serving interests of political dynasties and traditional politicians in the region,” he said. (Bong S. Sarmiento/MindaNews)

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from page 10 the agency and agriculture stakeholders on the matter. DA Undersecretary Segfredo R. Serrano disclosed that the Tariff Commission found that reverting tariffs on MDM imports to its 2012 level of 40 percent would not have a “substantial” economic impact. The government slashed the tariff on MDM to 5 percent as a concession to the country’s trade partners for allowing the Philippines to extend its special treatment for rice. Serrano said the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has already factored in the 40 percent tariff on MDM in its inflation forecast. Citing the BSP’s study, he

imports, causing intense flooding of the market. “The government has to rethink its strategy and impose import control,” it said. Meanwhile, the United Broilers Raisers Association (UBRA) also claimed that the lifting of the SSG on imported poultry resulted in “forgone government revenues and windfall profits for importers.” UBRA said the lifting of the SSG also caused the collapse of farm-gate prices way below the cost-to-produce, without pulling down retail prices. Data from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) show that as of November 2018, chicken leg quarter imports reached 61,434,860 kilograms (kg), eclipsing the 44,834,405 kg which were brought in the whole of 2017. Separate data from the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) show that meat imports climbed 22.7 percent in 2018 to a record 850,000 metric tons (MT) which were mainly used as raw materials for meat processors. Chicken meat imports alone climbed 18.1 percent in 2018 to 288,202.817 MT from 244,104.419 MT in 2017. Of the total poultry imports, nearly two-thirds were MDM or raw materials for meat processors mainly to produce hotdogs, sausages and chicken nuggets. (PNA)

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FEATURE

Wednesday, February 27, 2019

LIFT2 Workshop to Prioritize Landscape Investments in Cag. de Oro River Basin THE Cagayan de Oro River Basin Management Council will be bringing in investors and partners by the end of February to develop business models for prioritizing landscape investments in the Cagayan de Oro River Basin. The International Union for Conservation of Nature Netherlands (IUCN-NL) with EcoAgriculture Partners (Washington DC, USA) developed the Landscape Investment and Finance Tool (LIFT) to support landscape partnerships to analyze financing needs, potential sources of financing, and to define strategies to secure the needed funding to meet landscape-scale objectives. LIFT provides the process to identify the types of investors who could be interested in investing in the landscape. It was piloted in the LIFT1 Workshop facilitated by the CDORBMC with the IUCN Netherlands and EcoAgriculture last September 2017 to bring together private and pub-

lic stakeholders to discuss potential resources which could be tapped to protect the landscape. As stressed by Fr. Terry Barcelon, SJ in his column in a national paper dubbed Ridge, River and Sea “we have an interactive environment so it’s reasonable to try to preserve the environment for future generations.” “Since this is an exhaustible resource we need to use it efficiently and sparingly. There are many reasons to motivate different participants in the preservation of the environment. And since we have to ask as many as possible to participate in this preservation, we have to organize and coordinate the protection of the environment.” “Government, banks, financial institutions, corporations, NGOs, and private individual all need to put their shoulders to the task. They would have different motivations and each will have to harness the proper motivation. Recently cli-

HFI’s Raoul Geollegue stresses a point during the first LIFT Workshop held September 2017.

mate change has pushed this motivation. We have seen that we cannot let things go without looking at what we

can do to prevent degradation of the environment.” To be conducted on 2728 February 2019 at the

SEDA Centrio Hotel in Cagayan de Oro City, the LIFT2 workshop will be held in partnership with the IUCN-NL and the Sustainable and Healthy Integrated Ecosystems through Lobby and Advocacy (SHIELD) project of The Samdhana Institute. LIFT2 will generate ideas on how to develop and find finance projects and business opportunities, being enhanced for the expanded landscape-seascape of Tagoloan-CDO-Macajalar Bay. The workshop will focus on existing restoration models being adopted and implemented by local CSOs good examples of green business cases in the Tagoloan and Cagayan de Oro River basin landscapes These are the Cacao contract-growing using Agroforestry, “Kauyagan” Model through Transformational Business Partnership (TBP), Riparian Buffer Forest Restoration, and Rainforest Farming. Cacao contract-growing using Agroforestry is an established technology being utilized by Kennemer Foods International, Inc. (KFI) with existing financial partners like First Valley Bank and Landbank. CDORBMC aims to utilize this approach for prioritized High-Risk Areas (HRAs) in the Cagayan de Oro River Basin landscape and is now on track to identify farmers within the HRAs willing to engage in KFI’s contractgrowing scheme. The “Kauyagan” Model through Transformational Business Partnership (TBP) is a farming approach designed to ensure food security and sustained genera-

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tion of disposable income for a family of five, which revolves around the optimal planning of land use of a typical 3 to 5 hectares farm lot. “Kauyagan” is being implemented by Hineleban Foundation Inc. (HFI) through the TBP inclusive business model, HFI with support from Unifrutti Tropical Philippines works closely with indigenous upland communities previously identified by HFI as the traditional “custodians of the rainforests.” The TBP activities address the twin issues of upland economy and ecology. TBP and “Kauyagan” are established models which can be replicated as an approach to reforest priority sites, i.e., HRAs in CDORB through grants and loans. HFI under its flagship “Program for Equitable Advancement of Rural Livelihoods” (or PEARL) introduces the adoption of “Kauyagan” model by partner lumad farmer. Implementing “kauyagan” comes with a package of interventions including technology extension for production, harvesting and processing, alternative livelihood assistance, values and capacity building, and marketing assistance. HFI and Unifrutti have also developed a Rainforestation approach, integrated within the “kauyagan” model, that uses Calliandra (i.e., used as a pioneer species to overcome cogon grass), Brazilian and Caribbean pine trees as interim species, that provide economic returns and ecological services which hasten forest See WORKSHOP, page 11