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Facts in the Service of the Planet:

Speak the Truth about the Environment to Power By MIKE BAÑOS Editor-at-Large

IN his introduction to the 1999 UN Environment Programme (UNEP) study on the environmental consequences of the Kosovo conflict, Balkan Task Force chairman Pekka Haavisto reflected that: “Perhaps the most endangered natural resource in times of war is truth”. https://ceobs.org/ the-weaponisation-of-environmental-informationin-the-era-of-fake-news/ In the second opening plenary session of the ongoing 3rd Philippine Environment Summit, veteran journalist Horacio “Howie” G. Severino presented a parallel situation now pervading not only Philippines, but many countries around Participants to the 3rd PH Environment Summit led by DENR USec Juan Miguel Cuna, Abp. Tony Ledesma, Mayor Oscar Moreno & Green Con- the world as well. vergenc PH Pres. NIna Galang pose for groufie. (RMB

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FDA warns vs. cosmetics with banned ingredients By CHE PALICTE

DAVAO CITY – The Food and Drug Administration in Davao Region (FDA11) warned the public on Wednesday against the use of cosmetic products containing banned ingredients, which are considered health hazards. Deborah Legaspi, director for FDA Mindanao East

Cluster, told the Philippine News Agency (PNA) Wednesday that a stringent product under the “Porcelana” brand manufactured in Cebu has tested positive for hydroquinone and tretinoin. Legaspi said both chemicals are hazardous and are not allowed as cosmetic ingredients as these are commonly used as See WARNS, page 11

See ENVIRONMENT, page 11

Adventure Across Borders:

Bukidnon to Zamboanga del Norte on the All-New Suzuki Raider J Crossover FRESH from its official launch last February 19, Suzuki Philippines Inc. (SPH) takes the all-new Raider J Crossover on a 500-kilometer journey through Cagayan De Oro, Iligan, Ozamiz, Dipolog and Dapitan. 20 riders from Suzuki dealerships See ADVENTURE, page 11

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Village watchmen tapped for ASF checkpoints in DavOr By CHE PALICTE

DAVAO CITY – To ensure that the province of Davao Oriental will remain free of African swine fever (ASF) virus, the provincial government conducted a veterinary quarantine procedure training for village watchmen or “barangay tanod” on Monday. Some 30 barangay tanod members, also residents of the barangays where the checkpoints were strategically installed, participated in the training held at the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) Operation Center. In a statement sent on Tuesday, the said personnel will serve as additional manpower to become force multipliers in enforcing quarantine procedures for the ASF in the province. Provincial veterinarian, Dr. Eric Dagmang said the training will strengthen the enforcement of the checkpoints in the entry and exit points of the province. “This has long been planned by the province

after the ASF-affected the livestock in our neighboring provinces, like Davao Occidental and Davao del Sur, and portion in Calinan, Davao City,” Dagmang said. He also added that even before ASF hit Mindanao, there were already measures implemented in the province, like the creation of the ASF Task Force, and the banning of pork and pork products from ASFaffected areas. However, since the quarantine is only a portion of the many tasks of the law enforcers, the province is capacitating personnel who will not only augment the manpower but also efficiently implement the ASF quarantine at the checkpoints. “These checkpoints are located in Barangay Maylaya in Cateel town, Barangay Carmen in Boston town, Barangay Pintatagan in Banaybanay, and Barangay Marayag in Lupon,” Dagmang said. He added that the initiative is an upgrading of their measures against ASF.

Personnel from the Cagayan de Oro City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department (CDRRMD) - also known as Oro Rescue - conduct temperature checks to attendees of a convention at a restaurant in Limketkai Center here. The measure is part of the government’s intervention against CoViD-19 virus. photo by mark francisco

DILG order affects 5,000 trikes in Zambo help the tricycle owners and drivers by finding alternate routes without violating the DILG order. Several tricycle drivers have complained that policemen and Traffic Management Group (TMG) personnel apprehended them along Veterans Avenue, a national road. Capt. Edwin Duco, Zamboanga City Police Office

(ZCPO) information officer, said the violators may have been apprehended for other violations like no registration, no franchise or traveling with incomplete gadgets. Duco said they are still waiting for the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) from the local government concerning the DILG

CAMIGUIN--The province of Camiguin along with its five towns--Catarman, Guinsiliban, Mahinog, Mambajao, and Sagay is among the passers of the 2019 Seal Good Financial Housekeeping (SGFH) from Northern Mindanao released January 31. In the entire region, 19 towns from Lanao del Norte, 13 towns from Misamis Occidental, and 23 towns from Misamis Oriental made it to the list. Recipients of the seal are eligible to access the Performance Challenge Fund, a support fund to finance local development initiatives in the advancement of national government goals Residence and business renters from the most affected area of Marawi City line up and strategic thrusts. for the distribution of the Transitory Family Support Package worth P35,000 by the SGFH aims to recognize

local governments that give importance to the principles of performance, accountability, transparency, and participation. Such principles are essential in building the long term foundation of a responsible local government system in the country. (Marc Ian A. Salem/PIA10)

See TAPPED, page 9

By SALVADOR SANTIAGO

ZAMBOANGA CITY--Over 5,000 tricycles in this city will be affected by the order of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) banning the three-wheeled vehicles on national roads. Officials said majority of those affected are tricycle operators, including those

who recently purchased Piaggio Ape units on installment basis, which cost more than PHP200,000. A number of private individuals who bought Piaggio vehicles for their own use were dismayed too since they are also affected by the DILG order. Mayor Maria Isabelle Climaco-Salazar said she has created a task force to

MAA renters receive cash assistance from DSWD

MARAWI CITY -- A total of 393 out of 657 residence and business renters of barangays Banggolo Poblacion and Bubong Lilod Madaya of the most affected area (MAA) of this city received the Transitory Family Support Package (TFSP) worth P35,000 from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). DSWD targets to distribute the TFSP to 3,712 renter families from MAA who are profiled through Kathanor (Maranao term for organization), profiling of internally displaced persons spearheaded by Task Force See RECEIVE, page 9

See ORDER, page 11

Camiguin, towns passed Seal of Good Financial Housekeeping

Department of Social Welfare and Development. (Gian Carlo Raman/ PIA ICIC)

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DAR conducts organizational knowledge training THE Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) through the Agrarian Reform Capacity Development Service (ARCDS) is conducting a three-day training for retiring Municipal Agrarian Reform Program Officers (MARPOs) to prepare them for their exit and establish a process of knowledge transfer. Director Susana R. Serrano of ARCDS said the activity is to document their experiences and best practices as field implementers, discover their areas of interest and expertise, and recognize their valuable contributions to DAR over the years. “Gusto naming i-honor ang inyong deka-dekadang serbisyo sa DAR at i-capture ‘yong best practices para sa susunod na mga MARPO,” she said. CARPO for Learning and Development Division Angelita D. Tonogbanua said this activity also serves See TRAINING, page 9

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Biblical Perspective

Muslims & Christians for nation building

CAN Muslims & Christians live happily together? Yes of course, why not? There was a heartsick history between Muslims and Christians in which some followers still carry with them the agony but there are good Muslims and Christians who has learned to forgive and forget the past and start loving all kinds of people. Please open your Bible & Qur’an, let us start reading some commands in it. In the Bible Romans 37:7,” Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour”. Christians should follow what the word of God says strictly and start loving Muslims and other religious groups. But the problem is Christians are also fighting

each other, crazy divisions inside Christian communities around the world. You can find them all in the social media. Read the writing of St. Peter in 1 Peter 3:10,” For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile”, this is very clear, God is not happy when we talked evil to anybody. Muslims on the other hand have divisions within themselves, there are good and bad Muslims also. Majority of Muslims are good and peace-loving people but there are some good Christians who judged that all Muslims are extremists, they kill people, they worship a moon god, this is terrible. I think we need to do our homework in deeply obeying our holy Books. The

Holy Qur’an says, “There is no compulsion where the religion is concerned.” (Holy Quran: 2/ 256). Allah does not force people to believe Him. Allah doesn’t command His followers to kill, “Allah does not forbid you from being good to those who have not fought you in the religion or driven you from your homes, or from being just towards them. Allah loves those who are just.” (Surat al-Mumtahana, 8). Religious supremacy is the root of all evils. When Muslims and Christians will start to impose their own religion, beliefs and practices, it is a SIN against God or Allah and a real rebellion against the Holy Qur’an and the Holy Bible. Christians imposed that God and Jesus are the only true names and the

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bible is the only true word of the Creator while Muslims also imposed that Allah is the only true Name, Arabic is the only language of the Creator and Qur’an is the only guide of true life. This will not end if we do not have an open mind for change. I personally believe which I knew some Christians will disagree that the God that I worship is the same Allah that Muslims’ worship. I respect Allah, Prophet Muhammad & Qur’an and it does not affect nor change my love and worship to Jesus Christ and my respect to our Holy Book the Bible. Note: When it comes to hot-button issues like wars See NATION, page 11

Hints and Traces

Developing a sense of communion

WITH the celebration of the Solemnity of All Saints and the Commemoration of All Souls, we should be reminded of that beautiful, if very overwhelming, reality that all of us, from Adam to the last man still to be born, are meant to live in communion with God and with one another. It is a communion of heart and mind, of spirit, marked by love and truth that can only originate and be maintained in God through Christ in the Holy Spirit. The dimensions of this communion go beyond space and time, beyond the material. They go into the spiritual and supernatural. This is what is called the communion of saints, since as God’s creatures, made in his image and likeness, all of us are meant to form one people, one body with one soul in Christ who, as the Son of God and perfect

image that God has of himself, is the pattern of our humanity, and as the Son of God who became man to redeem us from our sins, is the savior of our damaged humanity. In short, it is God through Christ in the Holy Spirit who is the source and maintainer of this communion. This communion of saints involves all humanity—those who are already in heaven, those still on earth and those still purifying themselves in purgatory. There is a certain God-given dynamic of interconnectivity and sharing among all the members of this communion. It is important that we are aware of this truth of our faith so that we can both enjoy the rights and privileges of such communion, and fulfill the duties that fall on us to keep that communion going. Yes, with the keen aware-

ness of this communion, we are assured of God’s love and mercy for us. And so, we really have no reason to worry so much about anything. We just have to try our best to do our part of deserving what God wants us to be. Among the many implications of this truth of our faith is that we ought to broaden our attitude to things to include, first of the all, the spiritual and supernatural dimensions of our life and in our relations with others. We need, for example, to know more about the saints through whose intercession we can ask favors from God. This is not to mention that they can truly edify us and help us in our own sanctification with their example. They lived certain aspects of Christian life to a heroic degree. They deserve to be emulated, especially when

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their particular spirituality or charism fits more with our personal circumstances. Then, we have to exert effort to relate ourselves with everybody else in this life. While we have our own limitations, we should always try to be open to the possibility of knowing more and more people and in an increasingly better way. We have to remember that we should not only rely on our own powers, but should first of all seek God’s grace whose effectiveness knows no limits. With God’s grace, what is impossible to us becomes possible. Besides, precisely because of this communion of saints, whatever good we See COMMUNION, page 11

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Environment group hails CDO solid waste program CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY-Environmental advocacy group Green Convergence has praised the city government for enforcing policies on solid waste management. In a message during the opening of the 3rd National Environment Summit on Wednesday, Green Convergence president Angelina Galang said that despite some challenges, the local government managed to implement waste segregation and the banning of plastic wrappers in the market. The local government began enforcing the “Integrated Eco-biological Solid Waste Management Ordinance” last year, the first phase of which involved the ban on single-use plastics. The second phase, which started this year, involves garbage segregation.

CDO GOES GREEN. Environmental advocacy group Green Convergence praises the local government of Cagayan de Oro City for enforcing policies on solid waste management, during a summit on Wednesday (Feb. 26, 2020). From left are Green Convergence president Dr. Angelina Galang , Environment and Natural Resources Undersecretary Juan Miguel Cuna, Cagayan de Oro Archbishop Antonio Ledesma, and City Mayor Oscar Moreno. (Photo courtesy of R oel F elicitas )

DOST introduces waste mgmt tech to Zambo Norte town By TEOFILO GARCIA, JR.

ZAMBOANGA CITY -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has recently introduced the bioreactor and plastic densifier technologies to the municipal government of Sirawai, Zamboanga del Norte. Martin Wee, D OST regional director, said Wednesday the two waste management technologies were presented during an information drive aimed at increasing local productivity and the implementation of the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act in Sirawai. Wee said the bioreactor transforms biodegradable household waste and processes it into soil-enriching compost that can be used to augment local farming methods. It is currently capable of converting 80 percent of its total carrying capacity into organic

fertilizer daily. The plastic densifier, meanwhile, uses temperature to soften waste Styrofoam and plastics, allowing them to be refigured into items such as tables, chairs, and bricks. Wee said the two technologies, developed by the Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDI), are directed at addressing both organic and inorganic refuse. He said they also introduced to the municipal government of Sirawai the next phase of DOST’s SmallMedium Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) program, dubbed SETUP 2.0. Wee said the program follows improved guidelines to enable both firm-based and industry sectors to flourish through streamlined technology upgrading systems and procedures. (PNA)

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City Mayor Oscar Moreno said that environmental protection and eco-friendly policies will continue in the city, citing the ongoing rehabilitation of the old dumpsite in Zayas, Upper Carmen, which is set to be converted into an eco-park. Moreno, who graced the event, also reported that through the private and non-government sectors, the city has organized a cooperative of former garbage scavengers to become makers of “eco-bricks”. Last month, Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu welcomed the city’s plan to allow neighboring towns to use its sanitary landfill for a fee. “I discussed with Mayor Oscar Moreno with this plan of letting municipalities use the sanitary landfill See HAILS, page 11

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CLI declares 0.25 dividends, seals residential market leadership in VisMin per study TOP Visayas and Mindanao (VisMin) residential developer Cebu Landmasters, Inc. announced a cash dividend of 25 centavos per share to its shareholders on the back of the company’s robust financial performance. T h e c a s h d iv i d e n d amounting to 25 centavos per share was approved during the February 19 board meeting held in Citadines Cebu City. Shareholders on record as of April 3, 2020 will be entitled to the dividends and will be paid on April 30, 2020. This is an improvement from previous years’ 15 centavos and 20 centavos per share in 2017 and 2018, respectively. “In view of CLI’s excellent performance in 2019 and strong positive outlook this year, we are pleased to once again declare dividends to our shareholders who continue to believe in the growth story of Cebu Landmasters. We look forward to providing more sustainable

value to our shareholders for many years to come,” said CEO and President Jose R. Soberano III. A 2019 real estate market study by Santos Knight Frank (SKF) reveals that CLI is the number 1 developer of residential projects in VisMin. The SKF market study that covered 10 key cities and included both national and local developers in the VisMin areas named CLI as “the leading residential developer in VisMin”. The study shows that CLI leads the residential market with a 12% market share, delivering close to 18,000 units in eight cities of the 10 covered by the SKF study. These are based on actual and current market supply offering. The listed company bested Sta. Lucia Land and Vista Land which tied at second, each garnering 8% market share. Avida Land and Filinvest Land captured 5% and 4%, respectively. Other developers accounted

for 64% of the market share. Soberano pointed out that VisMin’s “economic dynamism, resilience and social growth” have given rise to exceptional real estate opportunities in strategic urban areas. “Our expertise and relationships in the region have allowed us to maximize those opportunities and have served as drivers of the firm’s consistent growth.” In Metro Cebu, CLI has the largest market share of vertical residential developments at 23%, according to the SKF study. The company’s absorption rate registered at 96% or significantly above the 80% industry average in Metro Cebu indicating high demand for its products. Recently, for instance, it launched Mivela Garden Residences, which sold out more than 80% of units in less than three weeks from market launch. The firm’s take-up rate at 24 per month and absorp-

tion rate at almost 60% in Davao City is way above the industry average in the market. In Cagayan de Oro, CLI is able to absorb high sales take-up at 217 per month against its main competitors whose average is 52. The Cebu-based real estate firm listed in 2017 now has 58 developments in eight key cities and will expand its footprint to other cities such as General Santos, Butuan and Ormoc. It is working on 27 projects that will be rolled out soon. In addition to its core business of residential developments, CLI is also growing its recurring income portfolio through more offices, mixed-use projects, townships, and hotels. CLI recently opened its first hotel in 2019, Citadines Cebu City managed by The Ascott Limited. The listed firm has a total of 10 hotels in the pipeline. See DECLARES, page 11

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AID FOR SMALL ENTERPRISES. Rachel Remitio, Department of Trade and Industry director for Davao City, bares the approval of the PHP13.7 million worth of four Service Shared Facility program projects for Davao City-based social enterprises, during a media forum on Wednesday (Feb. 26, 2020). The program aims to provide equipment facilities to organized groups, associations or cooperatives that have shown good manufacturing practices within three years of operation. (PNA photo by Digna Banzon)

DTI allocates P13.7-M social enterprises in Davao City By DIGNA BANZON

DAVAO CITY -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has allocated PHP13.7 million for four projects in this city under the Shared Service Facility (SSF) program for 2020. DTI Davao City Director Rachel Remitio said the beneficiaries are the Ateneo Shoe Academy; Agri Solutions Marketing Cooperative for its coco peat production in Bunawan; University of Southeastern Philippines

(USEP) for its Enhancement Fabrication Laboratory; and for an indigenous people’s (IP) group for its garment production. Remitio said SSF is a continuing program that aims to provide equipment facilities to organized groups, associations or cooperatives that have shown good manufacturing practices for one to three years of operation. Last year, she said six local organizations were also given assistance under the program.

SSF was launched in 2014 throughout the country as a major component of micro small and medium enterprises development, which aims to improve the competitiveness of MSMEs by providing them with machiner y, equipment, tools, systems, skills, and knowledge under a shared system. Remitio said the Ateneo Shoe Academy’s total support fund has already reached to PHP13 million See ALLOCATES, page 11

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DA, DTI, DILG enforce suggested retail price on agri products QUEZON CITY – The Departments of Trade (DTI), Agriculture (DA), Local Government (DILG), and the Quezon City Local Government conducted a joint price monitoring last 24 February at Mega Q Mart to enforce the Suggested Retail Prices (SRPs) of ten agriculture products for all Metro Manila markets. Letters of inquiry were issued to two market vendors of chicken for overpricing and one sugar vendor for the lack of price tags/signages. Vendors have 48 hours to answer these letters or else, they will be given penalties which can range from PHP5,000 to PHP1,000,000, according to the Price Act. “The effectiveness of the SRP implementation is dependent first on good information campaign and the cooperation among DA, DTI and the DILG with the local government units concerned, since they are the ones who supervise to the market masters in the public

THE world’s most sought after mobile technology is finally here in the Philippines as Globe successfully completed the first-ever international 5G video call in the country with the 5G mobile network of AIS Thailand. The call, which lasted more than three minutes, was made recently after

Globe received the technical call from AIS when the mobile operator tested its own 5G network in Bangkok last Friday, February 21. A l an Garchitorena, Globe Director for Technology Enablement & Services Planning, took the call from Hui Weng Cheong, President of AIS, as the Bangkok-based company

ran its first 5G video call test. The call went on without a glitch with zero lag and practically ushered in a new era of communication for both Globe and AIS. “It went very smoothly. Superb. My appreciation for the support from the Globe Team,” Hui said after See COMPLETES, page 11

markets. For the retailers to comply with the SRP, the market masters must check if the traders entering their markets as well as the retailers are overpricing,” said DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez. “In chicken for instance, if the retail price is PHP 130, the wholesale price from the trader should not be higher than PHP 110 to give the market vendors enough margins to sell at SRP of PHP 130,” he added. DA Secretary Dar added that the price change from farmgate to retail should not be more than 60%. Under the DA Administrative Circular 01 issued on 20 February 2020, all Metro Manila markets should follow the SRPs for selected food items, namely: pork (pigue/kasim) – PHP 190; chicken (whole, dressed) – PHP 130; sugar (raw, brown) – PHP 45; sugar (refined) – PHP 50; bangus (cage-cultured) – PHP 162; See ENFORCE, page 11

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1,600 active OWWA members in DavSur receive cash relief assistance from OWWA XI A total of one thousand six hundred (1,600) Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their dependents from Digos City, Bansalan and Hagonoy, Davao del Sur benefitted the cash relief assistance worth P3,000.00 each provided by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) – Regional Welfare Office XI in the month February 2020. Claimants were active OWWA members/dependents who were affected by the series of earthquakes that hit Davao del Sur last October 16, 29 and 31, 2019. OWWA XI has released a

total of PHP4,800,000.00 in the said municipalities. Of this amount, P1,209,000.00 was released in Digos City with 403 qualified claimants; P1,581,000.00 for Bansalan with 527 beneficiaries; and P2,010,000.00 was given to the 670 qualified claimants in Hagonoy, Davao del Sur. During its release operation in Hagonoy, Davao del Sur last February 20-21, 2020, OWWA Head Office representative Hector Cruz said that, part of the Welfare Assistance Program (WAP) of OWWA is the provision of financial assistance to those active and inactive

OWWA Head Office representative Hector Cruz delivers his message during the opening program in Hagonoy, Davao del Sur.

Davao City to put up invention, promotion center By DIGNA BANZON

DAVAO CITY — The city government plans to establish an invention, innovation and promotion center, Davao Inventors Association president Virgilio Sangutan on Monday said. Sangutan said a proposed ordinance creating the Invention, Innovation, and Promotion Center of Davao City has already hurdled three committee hearings and is expected to be passed by the City Council late next month. The proposed measure, he said, also creates a policymaking body to oversee the center, which will have an initial budget of PHP10 million. According to Sangutan, the creation of the center is in line with the Philippine Innovation Act and the Philippine Startup Law signed by President Rodrigo Duterte last year. Republic Act 11293 or the Philippine Innovation Act recognizes the importance of innovation as a vital component of the country’s development policies to drive inclusive development, promote the growth and national competitiveness of micro, small, and medium enterprises, appropriating funds thereof and for other purposes. Sangutan said the center will help artists, inventors, and innovators — especially out-of-school youths — to realize ideas that have cultural and economic impact. “It will also help create See CENTER, page 9

Qualified claimants in Hagonoy, Davao del Sur.

members who were affected by natural or human induced calamities/disasters. “That’s why we encourage those working overseas to renew their OWWA membership once expired to avail of the agency’s programs and services,” said Cruz. Likewise, OWWA XI Regional Director Ron Lionel Bartolome thanked LGU Hagonoy through its Public Employment Service Office (PESO) for the usual support and to the OFWs and their families who continuously avail of the programs and services of OWWA. Also present during the opening program in Hagonoy was Municipal Mayor Franco Calida who extended his gratitude to OWWA for providing financial assistance to his OFW constituents where most of their houses were partially damaged. On the same day, OWWA XI Regional Director Ron Lionel B ar tolome and OWWA Officer Hector Cruz proceeded to the municipality of Magsaysay, Davao del Sur to meet the officers and members of the Magsaysay OFW Family Circles (OFCs) who are applicants of the calamity assistance. Director Bartolome and Mr. Cruz See RELIEF, page 9

Mati City summer events to push through amid Covid-19 threat By PREXX MARNIE KATE TROZO

DAVAO CITY – Despite the threat of 2019 coronavirus disease (Covid-19), the City of Mati in Davao Oriental will push through its summer fun activities come April to June 2020. Mati City Information Officer Ben Jason Tesi-

orna said Wednesday the City Tourism Office and the Tourism Events have decided to push through with the scheduled activities after the Department of Health (DOH), the Department of Tourism (DOT), and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) jointly issued

a statement allowing public gatherings or conventions provided they strictly follow health safety protocols. “There is a scheduled meeting with the Incident Management Team (IMT) headed by the City Health Office (CHO) about the precautionary measures in handling big events,”

Tesiorna told Philippine News Agency (PNA). Tourism Officer Dashiel Indelible Jr. said they will be strictly enforcing the guidelines from DOH with regards to Covid-19. At the moment, Indelible said they are constantly reminding all tourism-related enterprises in the city to also

conduct their own measures to prevent the possible spread of Covid-19 and the protection not just of their visitors but their workers as well. He said the city’s “summer fun” activities will kick off with the Holy Week celebration on April 9. Other See EVENTS, page 9

NPA arms cache discovered in Davao Oro town By CHE PALICTE

DAVAO CITY – Government troops discovered 11 high-power firearms belonging to the New People’s Army (NPA) in New Bataan town, Davao de Oro on Tuesday afternoon, an official said Wednesday. Capt. Jerry Lamosao, head of the Public Affairs Office of the Army’s 10th Infantry Division (ID), said in a press briefing here Wednesday that the recovered firearms consist of four M16 rifles, an M14 rifle, two AK47 rifles, a Garand rifle, a Carbine rifle, and two M203 grenade launchers. Lamosao said the firearms were found in Sitio Danawan, Barangay Manurigao by 66th Infantry Battalion troops following

a tip-off from two former NPA leaders and several concerned citizens in the area. The two surrenderers also revealed the weakening of the NPA units in the province following the mass surrender of communist rebels in recent months, the Army official said. “We see to it that we will be the first to recover the firearms. If not, it will be used by the NPA to terrorize the community,” Lamosao said, noting that the NPA usually hide their firearms in strategic locations for easy retrieval during an armed encounter with government troops. Meanwhile, Maj. Gen. Jose Faustino Jr., commander of Eastern Mindanao See ARMS, page 9

DISCOVERED. The high-power firearms owned by communist guerillas recovered by troops belonging to the Army’s 66th Infantry Battalion in Sitio Danawan, Barangay Manurigao in New Bataan, Davao de Oro, on Tuesday afternoon (Feb. 25, 2020). Army officials say civilian tip-offs have proven vital to the recovery of the firearms. (Photo courtesy of E astmincom )

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“We are also strictly checking their documents like the veterinary health certificate and the veterinary shipping permit. Once they are not complied with, cargoes or the shipment will be sent back to their origin,” he added. Dagmang also appealed to the public to patronize local pork products to avoid problems and inconveniences, like confiscation of their products, as they are trying their best to make considerations in dealing with intercepted products, like sending them back to their origin. “The ASF has the biggest effect in the economy, particularly to the hog industry, and to the workers behind the industry. Let us not wait for this to happen. Let us not give any chance for the ASF to enter our province. So, we really need public’s support and cooperation, since this is for the good of all and province,” Dagmang said. (PNA)

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gays, the biometric system is not being utilized for the distribution of assistance for the renters. Hence, Jamila Taha, information officer of DSWD Region 10, explained that there are additional documents that are required to ensure that the legitimate beneficiaries will receive the assistance. Salic Pangonotan from Barangay Banggolo Poblacion shared that he plans to put up a sari-sari store using the cash assistance he received. “Nagpapasalamat kami s a tu l ong ng D S W D, TFBM at kay Allah, sa mga tumutulong sa amin na IDPs,” said Pangonotan. [We are grateful for the support of DSWD, TFBM, and Allah, and those who have helped us.] The 12th Civil-Military Operations Battalion and 82nd Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army, TFBM Field Office, and the Marawi City Social Welfare and Development Office provided support for the overall process of the distribution. DSWD also gave 30 kilos of rice to the profiled renters. The rice was donated by the Taiwan government through World Vision. Me anw hi le, DSWD clarified that coupons for the rice distribution are not being sold to avail of such assistance. (Lou Ellen L. Antonio/PIA-ICIC)

directive. Councilor Elbert Atilano Sr., chairperson of the City Council’s Committee on Road Safety and Traffic Management, has called on the police to apprehend colorum tricycles, instead of implementing the DILG directive. Atilano underscored the need to first study the various routes the tricycles will be allowed to traverse before from page 2 the full implementation of as a reflection on how to prepare for the retirement the DILG order. (PNA) of the employees and leave a legacy that can help others. from page 2 “There is more to life, Bangon Marawi (TFBM). even after retirement. Unlike the distribution Reaching this milestone is of TFSP to homeowners of a blessing,” said resource MAA and returned baran- person Joem Endaya.

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DENR studying impact of ratifying total ban on imported wastes CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- The Philippines is on its way to ratifying a provision in an international treaty that would prohibit the shipment of garbage from developed countries to poorer nations, an official of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said Wednesday. Juan Miguel Cuna, DENR Undersecretary for policy, planning and international affairs, said the agency is still studying the impact of ratifying the Basel Ban Amendment and how would this affect the sector engaged in recycling of wastes. “We are moving towards ratifying the Basel Ban Amendment. I have to double-check, but I think that’s our direction,” Cuna told reporters during a press conference on the three-day 3rd Philippine Environmental Summit held at the Grand Caprice Restaurant here Wednesday. One of the concerns that have been part of the discussion by the DENR’s Environmental Management Bureau is the effect

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Notice is hereby given that a parcel of land identified as Lot No. 1240, an Agricultural Land, with Tax Declaration No. 0706452, Series of 2017, with an area of 1, 541 square meters more or less, declared in the name of late BENITA REYNALDA, under OCT No. 4622, located at Lawigan, Catarman, Camiguin. That a deed of absolute sale of a portion of the above mentioned parcel of land is made and entered into by the lawful heirs and successors of interest of said late BENITA REYNALDA – referred to as the sellers, and SHANON CHRISTOPHER A. GAERLAN, legal age, Fillipino, herein after referred as the buyer. That for and in consideration of the sum of FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS (PHP 450,00) paid to the sellers by the buyer, the sellers, hereby sell, transfer, and convey absolutely and unconditionally unto said buyer his heirs and assigns their share in the above described parcel of land, together with all improvements contained therein. The said share is designated as Lot No. 1240-B with an area of 1,156 square meters and the remaining portion designated as Lot No. 1240-A with an area of 385 square meters. Executed by the said lawful heirs and successors namely: REYNE S. MENCIANO, PATROCINIA S. MENCIANO, VIOLETA M. BURIAS, DOMINGO S. MENCIANO, DOVIE M. DAZO, MILAGROS M. AMONTOS, SALVI M. MABANTA, SUZAN M. ARAG, VENNEL T. MENCIANO, CAYLINDA M. LOMONGO, ALLEN T. MENCIANO, LALAINE M. ERLINA, under the notarial registry of Atty. AVELINO P. ORSENO, per Doc. No. 74; Page No. 110; Book No. XXI; Series of 2020. MDN: Feb 21, 28, & Mar 6, 2020

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In compliance with section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to public that FELINA ENOY TAGARAO has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “FELY” to “FELINA” in the Certificate of Live Birth of FELINA QUIZON ENOY who was born on May 7, 1961 at Bobon, Butuan City, Agusan, Philippines and whose parents are NARCISO BOCTOT ENOY AND VICENTA BAGNOL QUIZON. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office later than 14 March 2020.

In compliance with section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to public that VERA RUTH CEREZ MONATO has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “RUTH” to “VERA RUTH” and the correction of Clerical error of the child’s date of birth from “MARCH 29,1960” to “JANUARY 29,1960” in the Certificate of Live Birth of RUTH OBLIGADO CEREZ who was born on March 29,1960 at Tungao, Butuan City, Agusan, Philippines and whose parents are VEVENCIO BEDON CEREZ AND ASUNCION ABLON OBLIGADO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office later than 14 March 2020.

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R.A. Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Misamis Oriental City/Municipality: Medina

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to public that MA. CRESSA VERGARA has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “MARIA CRESSA” to “MA. CRESSA” in the Certificate of Live Birth of MARIA CRESSA TANTOY BERNAS who was born on January 6, 1965 at Butuan General Hospital,Butuan City, Agusan, Philippines and whose parents are RAMON BEGAL BERNAS AND MELCHORA PLAZA TANTOY. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office later than 09 March 2020.

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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 9048 a notice is hereby served to the public that ELIZABETH MANOTA DAÑO has filed with this Office a Petition

(complete name of petitioner)

for Change of First Name From

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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 7 of R.A. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that ROXANNE A. AMANTE has filed with this Office a petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly SEX from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth ROXANNE CAPADISO ADARNA who was born on 07 February 1987 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Marlyn V. Capadiso and Recio C. Adarna Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than March 2020.

In compliance with Section 7 of R.A. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that IVAN B. CLARITO has filed with this Office a petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly SEX from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth IVAN BALURAN CLARITO who was born on 23 August 1999 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Lolita S. Baluran and Ricardo E. Clarito Jr. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than March 2020.

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(Sgd) MARIA PURA C. MASCARIÑAS City Civil Registrar

“ELIZABETH” in the

birth certificate of ELIZA SERING MANOTA who was born on June 14, 1965

(complete name of document owner)

at Medina, Misamis Oriental and whose parents are

(complete date of birth)

(place of birth)

MARCELINO D. MANUTA and NICANORA B. SERING.

(name of father)

(name of mother)

Any person adversely affected by said petition by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than February 28, 2020.

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Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao Del Norte City /Municipality: Iligan City

“ELIZA”

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

R. A 10172 Form No 10.1 (LCRO)

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NOTICE

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province:Agusan del Norte City/Municipality: Butuan City

Publication Notice

In compliance with the publication requirement and Pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1,Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A 10172),Notice is hereby served to the public that LOREN V. LOPEZ has filed with this office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error of the child’s sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of CURRY BAUYABAN LOPEZ,who was born on 30 May 2019 at Cresent Birthing Clinic, P-3A Taligaman, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, Philippines and whose parents are LOREN VILLABAN BAUYABAN AND RENE BOY LEMONIRO LOPEZ. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 14 March 2020.

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gramme, the Basel Convention of transboundary movements of hazardous wastes and their disposal was adopted on March 22, 1989, in response to a public outcry following the discovery that Africa and other developing countries have become a dumping ground of toxic wastes imported from abroad. Article 9 of the Basel Convention states that “in case of a transboundary movement of hazardous wastes or other wastes

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of the amendment to the entities that are involved in the processing of wastes products. “It took us some time because we have a recycling industry,” he said. The amendment, once enforced by countries signatories to the Basel Convention, will ensure that developing nations like the Philippines do not become convenient dumping sites for trash, even those intended for recycling. According to the United Nations Environment Pro-

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CCE-013-2019 (R.A. 10172) In compliance with the publication requirement and Pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1,Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A 10172),Notice is hereby served to the public that KIRK ALDRI Z. GAVIA has filed with this office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error of the child’s sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of KIRK ALDRI ZULUETA GAVIA, who was born on 10 November 2001 at Manuel J. Santos Hospital,Montilla Blvd., Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, Philippines and whose parents are ALDRIAN ENCENDENCIA GAVIA AND MARY ANN MIER ZULUETA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 05 March 2020. MDN: Feb 21 & 28, 2020

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do, no matter how small and hidden, will always redound to the good of all. This realization should make us generous in doing good all the time. We don’t have to wait for some extraordinary situations to do good. The ordinary tasks of the day, done with love, can already generate a lot of good for everyone. We should also keep in mind the souls in purgatory. They are our brothers and sisters. Their death has not separated them from us. And they are in need of great help which we can readily give if we would just make the effort to pray and offer sacrifices for them. May we develop a keen sense of communion!

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Early this year, the company announced Php12.67 billion in reservations sales, increasing by 31% versus prior year. CLI will be drawing from its current landbank of 1,245,485 sqm. to roll out more projects in new locations such as Iloilo, Bohol and Ormoc. Furthermore, the company expects to deliver 200,000 sqm of gross leasable area and expand its hospitality portfolio to 2,000 rooms in the next three to four years. In 2019, CLI was awarded as Best Developer in the Philippines by Asia Property Awards and the Philippine Property Awards, and was the Best Developer in Visayas and Mindanao by The Outlook Awards.

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as it was first given a budget in 2018 of PHP5 million for sole presser and cutting machine. The additional PHP8 million for this year is for the acquisition of a CNC (computer numerical control) automatic cutting

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machine with computerized programming. “We will still be acquiring the imported machine either from Taiwan or China,” she said. Remitio said the Ateneo Shoe Academy has already trained 20 shoemakers since its inception. One of the academy’s successful cooperators, she said, was the Mindanao Association of Muslims with Disabilities whose members are engaged into shoe production. The group now owns a store in Agdao in this city. (PNA)

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tilapia (pond-cultured) – PHP 120; galunggong (imported) – PHP 130; garlic (imported) – PHP 70; garlic (local) – PHP 120; and red onion (imported) – PHP 95. “This is a call to all traders and retailers in all Metro Manila markets. We now have the suggested retail prices for [these] food commodities. The monitoring and surveillance are a multigovernment department approach, to include the local government unit concerned. Please, let’s strictly observe the SRP,” said Secretary Dar. Consumers can report violating retailers to DTI through the 1-DTI (1-384) hotline. Otherwise, DILG Secretary Eduardo Año said they can also approach the police or the local action centers of their cities or municipalities. Aside from the retail price, the three agencies are now looking into enforcing a suggested wholesale price to monitor the traders.

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the call was made. AIS has just officially acquired its new 5G spectrum the same day it made the call to Globe. 5G is an extremely powerful technology and promises amazing new features. For his part, Mr. Garchitorena said that this is solid proof of Globe’s readiness to roll out mobile 5G in the country. “This technology will deliver a new era of digital use for AR, VR, Internet of Things (IoT), industrial applications and much more in the Philippines,” he added. Globe launched its 5G Fixed Wireless access in June last year. Globe is targeting to fire up 5G sites in key areas such as central business districts (CBD) within the year.

circumventing the recycling loophole in the Basel Confrom page 5 vention, Greenpeace added. for a fee, of course, so the (PNA) city will earn,” Cimatu told reporters during his Jan. 30 from page 1 visit here. This move, he said, Best known for his work could help nearby local with the Philippine Center governments that are still for Investigative Journalnot compliant with Republic ism, the Probe Team, and Act 9003 or the Ecological the GMA Network in print, Solid Waste Management television, and online meAct of 2000, in the proper dia, Severino explained in disposal of their garbage. his presentation ‘Facts in Meanwhile, the three-day the Service of the Planet’ Environmental Summit that that even for environmenbegan Wednesday will show- tal issues, the one wields case various best practices power over truth dictates related to environmental how society will respond to them. protection. (PNA) “Environmental issues [are] all about inter-confrom page 9 nectedness. In our society, deemed to be illegal traffic the big and powerful still as the result of conduct on bully the small.” the part of the exporter or He cited how walking on generator, the State of ex- the streets is a very personal port shall ensure that the experience. wastes in question are taken ‘The driver has power back by the exporter or the over the life and death of a generator or, if necessary, pedestrian. It is not about by itself into the State of being rich and poor, it is always about being in the export.” But Cuna said the DENR position of power. Even in could not just “come up with environment, one solution a policy that will affect an is to speak truth to power.” entire sector,” adding the Most recently, this was agency must find out how demonstrated by the Wuhan many people are employed doctor who discovered the in this sector and who many coronavirus but was silenced will be affected once the by those in power. “Every disaster movie amendment is ratified. Environmental groups begins with a scientist being such as the EcoWaste Coali- ignored. We are currently tion and Greenpeace Philip- under a global disaster gopines have been advocating ing out of control. This was for the ratification of the earlier reported by Wuhan doctor Li Wenliang who Basel Ban Amendment. The amendment prohib- warned about the .coroits the export of hazardous navirus but was censored wastes for all reasons, in- by Chinese authorities. He cluding recycling, from rich has been was hailed a hero countries belonging to the [because] he spoke truth to Organization of Economic power.” Cooperation and Develop- Severino explained how ment (OECD), European all of us living in an inforUnion (EU) and Liechten- mation ecosystem that is stein to developing countries very difficult to navigate because so much is false. like the Philippines. “Ratifying the Basel Ban ‘I shared some experiAmendment and further ences in how we seek the prohibiting the export of truth in this kind of environall wastes to the Philip- ment. We have to promote pines will be our best legal traditional values, especially protection against waste the love for the truth because trafficking,” said Aileen it is being devalued.” Lucero, EcoWaste Coalition “The solution to disinnational coordinator, in a formation is media literacy, it’s education, it’s not legislarecent statement. For its part, Greenpeace tion; it’s not killing people.” has been pushing for the ‘It’s audiences like these, ratification of the amend- it’s influencers who are here. ment so the country can ban If you can motivate them so all shipments of hazardous when they go home and talk waste from developed to to people about these probdeveloping countries, even lems then I would consider my coming here a success.’ for recycling purposes. The ratification is also Whi le ack now le dgseen to promote clean pro- ing how social media has duction, stop toxic technolo- adversely affected media gies and prevent govern- reportage of the truth, Sevments and companies from erino likewise admits it’s

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something media organizations have also used to their advantage. “Social media is here and we have to live with it. What needs to be done with social media is make sure the good parts of it continue to exist and then the system has to change so those bad parts can no longer undermine our democracy and support those peddlers of lies.” Asked about organizations combating the spread of fake news in the Philippines, he cited the Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility (CFMR), and each media organization has taken up the cudgels in fighting fake news in their own way. “In my opinion, the best way to fight fake news is good journalism to maintain the trust of our audiences.” (with a report from the 3rd PH Envi Summit Social Media Group)

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household cleaning agents. She added that products containing both chemicals may only be bought as overthe-counter or prescription drugs but not in cosmetics. “I would like to clarify that not all Porcelana astringent products are covered by the advisory. But if we monitored anybody selling or distributing the banned cosmetic product, they will also be liable under the law,” Legaspi said. Based on the latest FDA Advisory No. 2020-061, the FDA says they are classifying the original Porcelana astringent improved formula as an adulterated cosmetics product that poses potential hazards to the consuming public. FDA warned using the product may result in adverse reactions including skin irritation, itchiness, anaphylactic shock and even, organ failure.

This is the second time in less than a year that the original Porcelana astringent improved formula failed to comply with the regulations of the FDA. Last year, the FDA also issued an advisory against the use and sale of the said product, after it was found that they were using hydroquinone and tretinoin beyond the levels allowed for a cosmetic product. The Porcelana cosmetic products that the Food and Drug Administration has banned from the market. Legaspi assured the public that FDA will continue to monitor pharmacies, department stores and other outlets selling the products. “We are always for the safety of our consumers. When we monitor, we will not limit it to the advisory. We also investigate and check product labels. But if we prove that it is a banned product, we confiscate it outright,” she added. She said that an advisory on a product means that it must be withdrawn from the shelves, and destroyed. She also encouraged the public to read the advisories of the FDA and report any sale or distribution of the banned products to their office. (PNA)

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and motoring media will embark on an on-road/ off road adventure from February 27 to March 1, 2020 to experience firsthand the performance of Suzuki’s latest offering in the commuter underbone market segment. The Suzuki Raider J Crossover is powered by an air-cooled 113cc fuel-injected single cylinder engine matted to a 4-speed auto clutch transmission. It will be available in dealerships beginning March 15, 2020 at an SRP of P 63,900.

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Ford Philippines Expands SUV Lineup with New Everest Trend • Key feature changes include a new front grille design, rear view camera, power liftgate, LED headlamps with daytime running lamps, and additional driver knee airbag, bringing total number of airbags to seven • With its key feature enhancements plus leather seats, the new Everest Trend is one of the most competitive and feature-packed mid-size SUVs for its pricing • The new Ford Everest 2.2LTrend 4x2 AT is available in all Ford dealerships nationwide starting February 25, 2020 with a starting retail price of PHP1,738,000 • It comes in four (4) colors: Absolute Black, Aluminum Metallic, Arctic White, and Meteor Gray

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MANILA, Philippines, 24 February 2020 – Ford Philippines is boosting its SUV lineup with the addition of a new Ford Everest variant, the new Ford Everest Trend, offering customers a new mid-size SUV variant that offers great value with enhancements in its smart and safe features. The new Ford Everest Trend has a new front grille design, rear view camera, power liftgate, LED projector headlamps with daytime running lamps, and additional driver knee airbag, bringing total number of airbags to seven. “We are expanding our SUV lineup to provide customers with another reliable Ford Everest variant that suits their diverse needs and lifestyles. The new Everest Trend comes with features such as seven airbags, LED headlamps, power liftgate, and leather seats that make it one of the most competitive and feature-packed mid-size SUVs for its pricing,” said PK Umashankar, managing director, Ford Philippines. Proven performance The new Everest Trend is powered by Ford’s proven 2.2L TDCi diesel engine which

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delivers up to 160PS and 385NM of torque. Coupled with a 6-speed automatic transmission, it offers power and smooth acceleration while staying fuelefficient. Bold exterior, refined interior Aside from the new front grille design and smart and safety feature enhancements, the new Everest Trend comes in 18-inch alloy wheels, rain sensing wipers, power folding and power adjustable mirrors with side turn indicators, side steps, roof rails, and front and rear splash guards. The Everest Trend also comes with leather seats, giving customers a more refined seating experience. Smart and safe technology As a highly advanced technology-led SUV, the new Everest Trend is equipped with several driver-assist technologies (DATs) that make it a perfect match for driving in the city while remaining a formidable force in offroad environments.

For driver comfort, the new Everest Trend comes with an 8-inch color touchscreen, USB ports, as well as SYNC 3 with Apple CarPlay and Android compatibility. SYNC is Ford’s proprietary voice-activated system that allows ease of access to the vehicle’s entertainment system and connected devices while driving on the road. The new Everest Trend also boasts a handful of DATs and safety features which include Cruise Control, Electronic Stability Control with Antilock braking system, Electronic Brake-force distribution (EBD) and Roll Stability Control, and Hill Launch Assist. Availability and pricing The new Everest Trend is available in all Ford dealerships nationwide starting February 25, 2020 with a starting retail price of PHP1,738,000. It comes in four (4) colors: Absolute Black, Aluminum Metallic, Arctic White, and Meteor Gray.