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Oro gov’t intercepts 100 tricabs for violating highway ban By MARK FRANCISCO Correspondent

THE city government of Cagayan de Oro on Thursday started strictly implementing a Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) memorandum mandating the ban of all tricabs in the national highways nationwide. Here in Cagayan de Oro, the ban is applicable to two thoroughfares considered

as national highways – the Butuan-Iligan Road and the Sayre Highway bordering Bukidnon. Along this line, more than a hundred badja, trisikads, tricicles and tricabs were intercepted and their drivers issued citation tickets for violating the highway ban. The operation was conducted jointly by the city government’s Roads and

Traffic Administration (RTA), the police’s Highway Patrol Group and the City Hall’s road clearing team which was already instituted several months ago to clear the city’s sidewalks as per order also of the DILG in a separate memorandum. The operation was anchored on DILG Memorandum Circular 2020-036 ordering all local government units (LGUs) nationwide to

implement such ban. Clearing team head Antonio Resma Jr. said the purpose of the DILG memorandum is for the safety of the motoring public since national highways are intended only for four wheeled-vehicles whose speed does not go under 40 kph. “Bisan pa og for private use lang, bawal g’yud sila sa

MMC holds 2nd Family Day, prepares 50th Assembly See BAN, page 11

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• Mambajao Multipurpose Coop values the importance of work-life balance • Preparations for the MMC 50th General Assembly are now taking shape • Up for grab in a raffle draw is Brand new Toyota Wigo G MT as Grand Prize

By JAMAICA IRAH CORTEZ MMC Marketing Officer

MAMBAJAO – Mambajao Multipurpose Cooperative (MMC) conducted its 2nd Family Day last February 10, 2020 at Charisse by the Sea in this capital town, Camiguin. At the same time, preparations for the 50th General Assembly of MMC are now taking shape. Among the highlights is the holding of a raffle draw with big prizes at stake for the lucky winners: first prize – brand new Toyota Wigo G MT; 2nd Prize – Honda Wave motorcycles( 2 units) and RAFFLE DRAW GRAND PRIZE. General Manager Cora Nimfa Vivar holds FAMILY DAY. Children and their parents enjoy the second MMC Family 3rd prize -Refrigerators (3 the ceremonial key of brand new WIGO G MT, Raffle Draw grand prize Day, an annual event aimed at building a balanced work-life by spend- units) and 50 consolation for the 50th General Assemply with Board of Director Nicholas Martho. ing quality time among the cooperative workforce.

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Vehicle assistance to improve the livelihood of Marawi Cooperatives MARAWI CITY -- The three (3) cooperatives from this city can now have an efficient means and source of livelihood as they received transport and service vehicles from the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) during the 17th Kawiyagan. As part of the livelihood component of its Rebuilding project, UN-Habitat organized its shelter beneficiaries into homeowner associations or cooperatives and provided them with start-up capital. Faridah Gundul of the Madayanians Homeowners Agriculture Cooperative shared that the multicab will efficiently facilitate easy movement and transport of farm inputs and harvests from and to the market. Through the Community Managed Integrated Farming System, Gundul’s cooperative is into freerange chicken and vegetable production. “Nagpapasalamat po ako sa UN-Habitat, sa gobyerno ng Japan at sa iba’t ibang government line agency para sa kanilang walang sawang suporta,” said Gundul. [I am grateful to UNHabitat, to the Japan government and to the different government line agencies for their unwavering support.] Meanwhile, the Markaz Bandara Ingud HOA Marketing Cooperative received a mini dump truck which they can use as a service vehicle for their business in hauling and delivery of sand and gravel and in hollow blocks making. Paisal Mustapha of this cooperative shared that before the siege, he used to be involved in quarrying business. “Palagi po tayo manalangin sa ating Allah dahil siya ang nagbibigay ng ating kabuhayan at buhay,” said Mustapha. [We should always pray to Allah since he is the See ASSISTANCE, page 7

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) staff pose with their beneficiaries of the transport and service vehicles during the 17th Kawiyagan. (Photo by Lou Ellen L. Antonio/ PIA ICIC)

CDO archbishop supports ban on entry of foreign wastes CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- A Roman Catholic Church leader here has expressed his support to moves banning the entry of garbage from other countries. “I would agree to that,” Cagayan de Oro Archbishop Antonio Ledesma said Thursday, referring to the looming ratification of the Basel Ban Amendment by the Senate. The amendment is a provision in the Basel Convention that prohibits the exportation of toxic trash from developed to developing countries, even for recycling purposes. The Basel Convention on the control of transboundary

movements of hazardous wastes and their disposal was adopted by several countries on March 22, 1989 in response to the public outrage over reports that third-world nations have become dumping ground of toxic garbage from abroad. The Philippines signed the Basel Convention on March 22, 1989, which was then approved by Congress on Oct. 21, 1993. It entered into force in the country on Jan. 19, 1994. The Philippines has yet to ratify the Basel Ban Amendment. Environmental groups such as Greenpeace Philippines and EcoWaste Coali-

tion have been pushing for the ratification of the amendment following the arrival of thousands of tons of garbage from Canada to Luzon, and from Australia, Hong Kong, and South Korea to Northern Mindanao. Ledesma said the government must take a hardline stance on the transshipment of wastes from other countries, with or without the amendment. “It should be a general policy of the government not to accept waste matters from other countries,” the prelate said in an interview on the sidelines of the opening program of the three-day 3rd Philippine Environment

Summit held in this city. Ledesma added the Duterte administration must hasten the return of the trash from South Korea to its country of origin and to encourage the recycling of local wastes for various uses. In a separate interview, Juan Miguel Cuna, Department of Environment and Natural Resources undersecretary for policy, planning and international affairs, said the agency is still in the process of studying the impact of the amendment to businesses engaged in recycling waste materials. Environment Summit See WASTES, page 7

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City to ink pact with NFA for procurement of rice supplies

TO enhance the city’s disaster preparedness and response capabilities, the city will procure rice stocks to address food requirements in the city during times of emergency due to natural and man-made calamities. This, as the 19th City Council during its regular session presided over by Vice Mayor Raineir Joaquin V. Uy, enacted an ordinance authorizing City Mayor Oscar Moreno to enter into and sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the National Food Authority (NFA) for the purpose. In his letter to the City Council, Mayor Moreno said the procurement is advantageous to the city since the price of rice is government regulated. Under the MOA, the NFA shall sell rice in cash and credit subject to the approval of the concerned regional/provincial manager and only for purposes stated under the general provisions; evaluate the request and verify the documents presented; and use the authority for the Warehouse Stock Issue (WSI) in documenting rice issuance to the city. It shall, likewise issue a billing statement to the city for rice purchase on credit within five days reckoned from the date of last withdrawal as in the WSI, among others. For its part, the city shall submit to the concerned See SUPPLIES, page 7

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XU’s McKeough Marine Center to embark on mangrove planting By MARK FRANCISCO Correspondent

FOR the next two years, Xavier University’s McKeough Marine Center is set to plant around 70,000 mangrove seedlings of different species in the coasts of Misamis Oriental fronting the Macajalar Bay. Speaking in one of the breakout sessions during the 3rd Philippine Environment Summit here last Thursday, McKeough Marine Center Director Rev. Fr. Mars Tan said the planting is the result of three years of work collating data about the status of mangroves in Macajalar Bay which spans a total of 12 municipalities and two cities. Tan – whose talk highlighted the importance of community and stakeholder’ involvement in co-governance – emphasized the need to coordinate with

Xavier Ateneo’s McKeough Marine Center Director Rev. Fr. Mars Tan explains how the university plans to rehabilitate the mangrove coastline of Macajalar Bay in Misamis Oriental during the second day of the 3rd Phil. Environment Summit at Grand Caprice Restaurant and Convention Center in Cagayan de Oro City. photo by mark francisco

fisherfolk, landowners, local government units (LGUs) and private companies for the whole project to move forward. As of 2018, Tan said there were only 195 hectares of mangrove left in Misamis Oriental compared to 440 hectares in 1950.

Conversion to aquaculture ponds, resorts and other infrastructures were factors contributing to the steady decline, according to the McKeough Marine Center study. He said that not all sites in Misamis Oriental See EMBARK, page 11

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Muntinlupa’s road to cityhood

T O M O R R OW ( March 1, 2020) Muntinlupa will mark its 25th anniversary as a highly urbanised city. When I assumed office as OIC Mayor in June 1986, Muntinlupa was still classified as a fifth class municipality. It was earning approximately P28 million per year which was hardly sufficient to pay for the salaries of municipal employees. Thus, during my first two years (as OIC), I focused on growing Muntinlupa’s income, employing best practices to improve tax collection. We were among the very first LGUs to computerise, to adopt the One Stop Shop system for paying taxes, and the Real Property Tax Administation system (RPTA) recommended by the Department of Finance (DOF). Thereafter, for years in a row, the DOF rated Muntinlupa as Best in Realty Tax Collection Efficiency. Thereafter, for years in a row, the DOF rated Muntinlupa as Best in Realty Tax Collection Efficiency. Muntinlupa’s income grew rapidly so that by the time we applied for cityhood in 1994 our yearly income based on 1991 constant prices was P88 million plus – way above the minimum requirement. At that time, the minimum income quali-

fication to convert to a city was only P50 million for two consecutive years. The threshold was raised later to P100 million. With our qualification, we were able to aim for the status of a first-class highly urbanized city (HUC). As HUC, Muntinlupa would be entitled to more autonomy (compared to a component city (CC)). A component city remains part of a larger government unit, like a province. On the other hand, Muntinlupa would have its own city charter, (thus independent of any province) and would also be entitled to its own legislative district. Becoming a city has its advantages, in terms of added prestige, greater autonomy, better representation in Congress and, regardless of classification whether HUC or CC, a bigger share of the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA). If memory serves, just by converting into a city, Muntinlupa’s share of the IRA immediately increased by P100 million yearly. The process of applying for cityhood started with the passage of a resolution passed by the municipal council, accompanied by the municipal treasurer’s certification to Congress that Muntinlupa possessed

the minimum qualification, as to income. A certification from the Statistics Office, regarding population (at least 150,000), was also needed. The resolution was immediately provided by the municipal council which was then headed by Vice Mayor Jimmy Fresnedi. The local political opposition, however, strongly opposed cityhood in the mistaken belief that cityhood would allow me to run as city mayor after 1998, when my third term as municipal mayor would have ended. The proposed cityhood of Muntinlupa was actively supported in the House of Representatives by Congressman Ciriaco Alfelor (Camarines Sur), Chair of the Local Government Committee, and Elias Lopez (Davao City) and Ceferino Padua (Agusan del Sur), members. Senator Raul Roco sponsored the counterpart bill in the Senate. To give credit where credit is due, Majority Floor Leader Raul Corro, then the municipal attorney, quarterbacked the whole process from start to finish - from the solicitation of legislative sponsors to preparing the groundwork for the public hearings that were held in Muntinlupa. He also participated actively

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in the public information campaign leading to the plebiscite which approved cityhood. If I am the Father of the Cityhood of Muntinlupa, Atty. Raul Corro is its Architect. The approval of the House version of the cityhood bill went without any hitch. But the final proceeding at the Senate was intense with drama and suspense. The cityhood bill was calendared for third and final reading on the very last day of the session of the Senate before Congress adjourned. It was now or never. I, then Vice Mayor Jimmy Fresnedi, majority of the council, and the department head attended in full regalia, expecting easy sailing for our cityhood. We could not have been more wrong. What we all thought would be a walk in the park turned into a tortuous wait. Earlier in the day, around 9 a.m., a senator told me: “Your cityhood is as good as dead!” I dismissed the remark. I thought he was just kidding. After all, he was my Aquila Legis fraternity brod at the Ateneo law school. The remark, however, started to assume the proportion of an actual See ROAD, page 11

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Today’s youth challenge

THE Synod of Bishops on Young People, Faith and Vocational Discernment that ended in October 2018 had a final report already been submitted to Pope Francis. We will just wait for what the Holy Father will make out of it. For sure, many interesting things will be said. The final report tackled a great variety of issues regarding the youth of today. The more prominent ones, of course, are those related to sexuality and gender. Other issues addressed were those of synodality, abuse, migration, the digital age, art, music and sport, violence and persecution, suffering, education, and seminary formation. I am sure that each of these issues can generate endless discussions. But to me, the most important task is to give a working and practical, not a theoretical, accompaniment to the youth with the view of imbuing in them an authentic spirituality where the fullness of Christ is known, followed and lived. This will obviously be a tall order. But today, there is actually no challenge that

is not a tall order. We just have to face this challenge of the youth of today as boldly as possible, relying always on God’s grace and on our unremitting effort that would include heroic patience and humility. There is really no way but to be truly holy to tackle this challenge effectively. In fact, in the final report a reference is made to that episode of the two disciples on their way to Emmaus whom the resurrected Christ approached without identifying himself as Christ. (cfr Lk 24, 13-35) It is proposed as the model of the accompaniment we ought to give to young people these days. But this presupposes that to accompany the young people effectively, we should be like the resurrected Christ himself and the young people should already be in some basic level of discipleship, which is hardly the case of what we have at the moment. But yes, we just have to work this out, no matter how daunting and demanding the prospect for this ideal would seem to us now. My experience with the young ones with whom

I am dealing these past years has always convinced me that what they need is an authentic human and Christian spirituality. And I am happy to note that in that final report of the Synod, there is mention about something as basic as human sexuality that should be part of the foundation for true Christian life. “It is necessary,” the report says, “to propose to young people an anthropology of affectivity and sexuality capable of giving the right value to chastity, showing pedagogically the most authentic meaning for the growth of the person.” I find that statement very interesting because while we already have a rich faithinspired doctrinal body about affectivity and sexuality, there is still a dearth of the finer points that would effectively address the concrete situations of young people already mired by all kinds of affective and sexual irregularities. In other words, we already have good theories and principles, but we still lack the practical skills to apply these theories to the concrete cases of young

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people. In this regard, what I find important is to try our best to win the confidence of the young people by developing a true friendship with them. We need to spend time with them, and in manner of speaking, to mix and to “mess up” with them, regardless of the differences of age, temperament, culture, etc. In other words, to be “all things to all men,” as St. Paul once said. (cfr 1 Cor 9, 22) Once this friendship is established, we can start talking to them about more serious things and offer plans and strategies to help them develop their spiritual life. Things should be done very gradually, without overwhelming them with stiff demands. In fact, the gradient of demands should be low at the beginning. And we just have to pray and pray that what we do with them now will bear fruit someday.

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PRRD to grace Caraga sports meet inaugural: Surigao Norte guv By ALEXANDER LOPEZ

BUTUAN CITY – The op e n i ng of t h e 2 0 2 0 Caraga Regional Athletic Meet (CRAM 2020) will be graced by President

Rodrigo R. Duterte and Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go. This was bared by Surigao del Norte governor Francisco Matugas in his message during the in-

auguration and blessing of the PHP600-million Siargao Island and Sports Center in the town of Dapa on Wednesday. Matugas said he was invited to Malacañang on

Tuesday together with the other governors in Caraga Region to have an audience with the President. “After the meeting, I approached the President and he told me he will go

Role of stakeholders in school-based management

By RICO D. VIERNES Master Teacher I Kapatagan National High School

STAKEHOLDERS play a important role in managing schools. They are the partners of the school leaders in making the schools conducive to teaching and learning. They are also responsible for the achievement of the learning outcomes through their active

participation in school activities, programs and projects. It cannot be denied that the main focus of the teachinglearning activities in schools is the child. The ultimate goal of the vision and mission of schools is to develop the child to acquire lifelong learning and skills. In crafting the school improvement plan, stakeholders

are members of the working committee who look into their involvement in making the school conducive to learning They are also responsible for the achievement of the learning outcomes through their active participation in school activities, programs and projects. The external stakeholders are included as members of the evaluating team to evaluate the

school-based management level of practice. School heads are empowered by virtue of RA 9155 where school heads and principals can make innovations on the strategies and techniques to raise the school performance. Stakeholders are also empowered so that they can do something in school for the benefit of the learners.

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to Siargao. That’s from the mouth of the President,” Matugas said. He added that Go who was also present during the meeting told him that he and the President are scheduled to visit Siargao Island. “At least there is already an assurance and I already asked a team from the provincial government to coordinate with the Presidential Management Staff (PMS) for the initial planning,” Matugas said. The opening of CRAM

2020 was first set on March 7 but was postponed due to coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). It was later moved to March 14 until March 19. “We are ready to welcome all our delegates c om i n g f rom t h e 1 2 school divisions in Caraga Region,” Matugas said. The inauguration of the sports complex on Wednesday was witnessed by top officials of the Department of Education (DepEd) in Caraga led by director Francis Cesar Bringas. (PNA)

Food Traffic in School: Green, Yellow and Red By EDITHA DUMAT-OL HALANDUMON, Master Teacher 1 Dona Consuelo Elementary School Division of Ozamiz City

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THE traffic light eating plan makes it easier to choose the foods that will keep you as healthy and strong as possible throughout your life. The traffic light style of eating is full of nutrients like vitamins, fiber and protein; low in less healthy foods like added sugar and unhealthy fats; all about fresh (focusing in foods with very little or no processing); and easy and fun (with lots of choices from foods you already like. Go! Eat daily – whole grains, fruits and vegetables, healthy proteins and milk, cheese and yogurt. Slow! Eat only once or twice a week – refined grains; lean, ground

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Sat-Sun, February 29 - March 1, 2020 ment offices will also have a presence, including the Department of Tourism (DOT), the Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDI) and the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the Department of Health (DOH), and the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) and the Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Service (AMAS) under the Department of Agriculture (DA). To support the sustainability initiative, fair-goers are strongly encouraged to bring their own reusable shopping bags. For more information, please contact DTI-BDTP at telephone numbers (02) 7751-3223 and (02) 7791- 3102, or email bdtp@dti.gov.ph. Follow DTI-BDTP on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube to get the latest news and updates.

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convince landowners that their areas are suitable for mangrove planting. In preparing the fisherfolk community for the mangrove rehabilitation that will start within the year, McKeough Marine Center has been conducting trainings to the communities, inviting speakers from a successful mangrove community in Zamboanga Sibugay. McKeough Marine Center has also established three mangrove nurseries in the province. They are located in El Salvador City and in the municipalities of Baingasag and Kinoguitan. Tan’s plan is expected to be carried out by late 2020 when he has assumed the presidency of Xavier University in the incoming academic year. McKeough Marine Center is the research and social development arm of the university in the field of marine science.

HUMAN init nga nagkabangi ang mga miyembro sa Sangguniang Panlalawigan sa Misamis Oriental tungod sa wala pagsunod sa bise gobernador sa kon unsay nalatid sa batakang balaud, walay nahimo ang mayoriya, gi-suspenso na lang nila ang regular session niadtong Pebrero 24, 2020. Bisan pa tuod nagpasar na og resolution si Board Member Dexter Yasay sa pag-amendar sa internal rules alang sa pag-appoint og Board Secretary ug assistant Board Secretary, wala gihapon misugot ang bise gobernador, imbes unta ang masunod sa hawanan sa konseho ang mayoriya. Gusto man gud sa bise gobernador nga siya ang masunod kung kinsay iyang gusto mahimong Board Secretary, samtang ang majority block gusto pud nga magbutang sa ilang kaugalingong Board Secretary. Bisan pa tuod nga aprubado na sa mayoriya ang nasangpit nga resolution ug nahimo nang ordinansa, gibabagan

pa gihapon kini sa bise gobernador. Nag-declare na hinuon sa recess ang bise gobernador, apan wala na dayon kini mibalik sa session hall. Kini na ang ikaduhang regular session nga gi-suspenso tungod sa susamang isyu. Kung si Gobernador Bambi Emano ang pasultihon, wala man kono kini labot sa lehislatibo, apan guol kini basin og samot malangan ang pagpatuman sa mga programa ug proyekto sa kabaranggayan tungod lamang sa pamulitika sa bise gobernador, nga unta pwede man malikayan kon tumanon lamang ang tingog sa kinabag-an sa Sanggunian.

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF CLOTILDO V. GALLARDO AND AGAPITA PAZ A. GALLARDO WITH PARTITION That the late CLOTILDA V. GALLARDO died Mambajao, Camiguin on July 13, 2001 without leaving a will nor incurred indebtedness during his lifetime and he remains the declared/registered owner of the herein described parcels of land all situated in Mambajao,

That the parties herein desire to settle the estate of their deceased parents by distributing to each of them their exclusive ownership of the properties assigned as their share of the estate by hereditary succession and for the transfer of the tax declaration and title in their respective names; That insofar as the properties of their father CLOTILDO V. GALLARDO it has been agreed as they hereby agree to partition the above-described properties I the manner herein setforth:

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That the late AGAPITA PAZ A. GALLARDO died in Mambajao, Camiguin on February 15, 2018 without leaving a Will nor incurred indebtedness during her lifetime and she remains the registered/ declared owner of the herein described parcels of land all situated in Mambajao, Camiguin and in Subongcogon, Misamis Oriental, to wit;

That insofar as the properties of their mother AGAPITA PAZ A. GALLARDO it has been agreed as they hereby agree to partition the above-described properties in the manner herein setforth: TO:

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PR A Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

And has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OFCLOTILDO V. GALLARDO AND AGAPITA PAZ A. GALLARDO WITH PARTITION filed by the heirs of CLOTILDO V. GALLARDO and AGAPITA PAZ A. GALLARDO per DOC #237; PAGE #63; BOOK #102; series of 2018 under the Notarial Registry of VITO M. CARRILLO.

MDN: Feb 29, Mar 7 & 14, 2020

R. A 9048Form No 10.1 (LCRO)

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

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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 10172, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that CRYSTAL GO SARMAGO has filed with this Office a petition for the correction of clerical error of the CHILD’S SEX from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of CRYSTAL PEARSON GO who was born on JUNE 05, 1986 at MATERNITY-CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL CAGAYAN DE PRO CITY MISAMIS ORIENTAL and whose parents are JOAQUIN LIM GO and KAREL BQLOZOS PEARSON. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than MARCH 08, 2020.

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that HANAN N. MASORONG has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “JANIMA” to “HANAN” in the Certificate live of birth JANIMA NAGA MASORONG who was born on 09, January 1986 at, Iligan City Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Norma U. Naga and Jamael B. Masorong 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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BDO posts P44.2-B net income in 2019 BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO) recorded a net income of P44.2 billion in 2019 from P32.7 billion in 2018 on the strong performance of its core recurring income sources. The results exceeded the Bank’s P38.5 billion guidance and translate to a Return on Common Equity (ROCE) of 12.8 per cent from 10.7 per cent the year before. Net interest income went up to P119.9 billion from P98.3 billion. Net Interest Margin (NIM) improved on continued CASA growth and improving loan mix in favor of consumer and middle market customers. Customer loans rose by nine (9) per cent to P2.2 trillion on broad-based growth across market segments. Total deposits grew by three (3) per cent to P2.5 trillion, bolstered by the eight (8) per cent increase in low-cost Current Account/Savings Account (CASA) deposits that comprised 73 per cent of total deposits. Non-interest income reached P60.6 billion, led by fee-based income with P35.3 billion and insurance premiums with P14.8 billion. Trading and forex gains settled at P5.7 billion. Overall, gross operating income went up to P180.5

billion. O p e r at i n g e x p e n s e s amounted to P115.2 billion, in line with the Bank’s continuing business and network expansion, as well as higher volumerelated expenses (specifically, taxes and licenses and policy reserves at BDO Life). The Bank maintained its conservative credit and provisioning policies, setting aside P6.2 billion in provisions, even as gross non-performing loan (NPL) ratio was steady at 1.2 per cent and NPL cover remained high at 164.7 per cent. Total capital base increased to P370.6 billion, with Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) and Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio at 14.2 per cent and 12.7 per cent, respectively, both comfortably above regulatory levels. Moving forward, BDO’s robust business franchise, extensive distribution network, solid balance sheet and focused growth strategy place the Bank in an advantageous position to tap growth opportunities and development thrusts in line with government priorities while remaining resilient to domestic and external challenges.

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Power firm’s Mindanao reforestation drive hits 1.4-M By NEF LUCZON

C AG AYA N D E O R O CITY--Renewable power firm Hedcor said its treegrowing initiative in the past 20 years has already planted 1.4 million seedlings in Bukidnon and Davao areas. The figure translates to around 47 percent of the three million trees it planted in the same period around the country as part of its corporate social responsibility, said Jessa John delos Santos, corporate communication specialist for Hedcor, a subsidiar y of AboitizPower’s renewable energy arm. Delos Santos said in Bukidnon alone, over 400,000 trees have been planted with an 87 percent sur vival rate, as evaluated by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). “Beginning in 2018, these efforts in the Bukidnon area comprise 30 percent of Hedcor’s reforestation activities in Mindanao,” she said. Hedcor has a hydropower plant located in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, where its nearby mou nt ai n r ange s are recipients of the power firm’s tree-planting projects. Delos Santos also said part of the high survival rate of the trees planted was the strict monitoring with the support of the community and DENR. “For the monitoring and illegal logging prevention, we have patrol-

lers tapped from the community who we trained to report to DENR through an app (mobile computer program application). The app and the android tablet are provided by Hedcor as well,” she said. She s aid t he organization began its tree planting initiatives by partnering with government agencies. As a renewable energy company, she said Hedcor has foreseen the importance of an aggressive reforestation campaign, noting that its operations rely on water availability, which in turn is heavily influenced by the presence of trees. June ss a Guima l an, the firm’s environmental

management officer, said Hedcor’s tree planting activities are planned efficiently to sustain and maximize their impact. She said power firm partners with the DENR to help identify reforestation sites, as well as catchment areas from where water seeped down by trees flow directly to the water reservoir. Aside from partnerships with DENR, she said Hedcor also collaborates with the communities near its reforestation sites to plant and care for the seedlings. Other than Davao and Bukidnon, Hedcor’s efforts have since covered multiple areas in Ilocos Sur and Benguet. (PNA)

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

RANDY A. PETALCORI CASENO.R10-EV-PUJ 2020-02-621 (2010-10-121)

DANILO D. ALINAPON CASENO.R10-NC-PA-TH 2020-02-625 NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for the Issuance of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TH FREIGHT SERVICE on the route: WITHIN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN THE ISLAND OF MINDANAO ACCESSIBLE TO MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC and vice versa with the use of TWO (2) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on March 12, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/its evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/ PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 28th day of February 2020 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUJ SERVICE on the line: CARMEN MARKET TO LUMBIA and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on March 12, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. at this board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 28th day of February 2020 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. (Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER MDN: Feb 29, 2020

MDN: Feb 29, 2020

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

NESTOR L. CABOTAJE CASE NO. R10-EV-TX 2020-02-499 (2014-2661) NOTICE OF HEARING

CHRISTY G. GALLARDO CASENO.R10-NC-PA-TH 2020-02-451 NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for the Issuance of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TH FREIGHT SERVICE on the route: WITHIN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN THE ISLAND OF MINDANAO ACCESSIBLE TO MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on March 11, 2020 at 2:30 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/its evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/ PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 28th day of February 2020 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

EDILBERTO S. AMPONG CASE NO. R10-NC-PA-TH 2020-02-373

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for the Issuance of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TH FREIGHT SERVICE on the route: WITHIN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN THE ISLAND OF MINDANAO ACCESSIBLE TO MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on March 11, 2020 at 2:30 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/its evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/ PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 28th day of February 2020 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines

(Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER

MDN: Feb 29, 2020

(Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER MDN: Feb 29, 2020

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City ELIBETA C. PAGAS

CASE NO. R10-EV-TH 2020-02-619 (2009-10-1062)

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TH FREIGHT SERVICE on the line: WITHIN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO ANY POINT IN REGION X and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on March 12, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB - Region X, this 28th day of February 2020 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

(Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate AIRCON TAXI SERVICE on the route: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO ANY POINT IN REGION X and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on March 11, 2020 at 2:30 P.M. at this board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 28th day of February 2020 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

REFORESTATION. Hedcor power firm staff plant seedlings in the mountain ranges in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon. The renewable power company says its tree-growing initiative in the past 20 years has already planted 1.4 million seedlings in Bukidnon and Davao areas. (File photo courtesy of Hedcor Mindanao)

MDN: Feb 29, 2020

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City SPS. MICHAEL / ANGELIN PAJARON

CASE NO. R10-NC-PA-TH 2020-02-374

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for the Issuance of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TH FREIGHT SERVICE on the route: WITHIN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN THE ISLAND OF MINDANAO ACCESSIBLE TO MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC and vice versa with the use of THREE (3) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on March 11, 2020 at 2:30 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/its evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/ PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 28th day of February 2020 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. (Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER MDN: Feb 29, 2020

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

STEWART G. LEONARDO CASE NO. R10-NC-PA-TH 2020-02-552

SPS. HONORARIO GLENN & ANNABELLE RUBIO

(Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER

MDN: Feb 29, 2020

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for the Issuance of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TH FREIGHT SERVICE on the route: WITHIN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN THE ISLAND OF MINDANAO ACCESSIBLE TO MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC and vice versa with the use of ELEVEN (11) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on March 12, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/its evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/ PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 28th day of February 2020 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

CASENO.R10-NC-PA-TH 2020-02-610

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for the Issuance of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TH FREIGHT SERVICE on the route: WITHIN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN REGION X ACCESSIBLE TO MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on March 12, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/its evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/ PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 28th day of February 2020 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

ROMEO L. TIOMALE CASE NO. R10-EV-TH 2020-02-508 (2010-10-097)

DMPI EMPLOYEES AGRARIAN CASENO.R10-EV-SHB REFORM BENEFICIARIES 2020-02-447 COOPERATIVE (2015-10-1079) Rep. by : VICTOR N. GETUBIG

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TH FREIGHT SERVICE on the line: WITHIN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO ANY POINT IN REGION X and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on March 11, 2020 at 2:30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB - Region X, this 28th day of February 2020 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. (Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER

MDN: Feb 29, 2020

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate SHB SERVICE on the line: WITHIN CAMP PHILIPS (BUKIDNON) AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN REGION X ACCESSIBLE TO MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC and vice versa with the use of TWO (2) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on March 11, 2020 at 2:30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/its evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing in a daily/weekly newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/ PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 28th day of February 2020 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. (Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER MDN: Feb 29, 2020

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Editor: ALLAN M. MEDIANTE

Sat-Sun, February 29 - March 1, 2020

BUSINESS 10

Food Fair: 4 power firms to pay P23.4-B National Eat, Shop and Learn overdue debts: solon By FILANE MIKEE CERVANTES

MANILA – Four power producers have committed to pay their financial obligations to the government amounting to more than PHP23 billion, a lawmaker said on Thursday. Anakalusugan Party-list Rep. Mike Defensor said the four power firms made the commitment during a joint House hearing regarding the PHP95.4 billion worth of overdue receivables from electric cooperatives and companies for years. Defensor, who chairs the House committee on public Anakalusugan Party-list Rep. Mike Defensor

accounts, said the private firms that committed to pay the financial obligations were Meralco, PHP15 billion; Northern Renewables Generation Corp., PHP4.6 billion; FDC (Filinvest Development Corp.) Misamis Power Corp., PHP2.6 billion; and FDC Utilities, Inc., PHP1.2 billion. “We got responsible officials of the four corporations to promise to pay See FIRMS, page 7

THE DTI Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion (BDTP) in partnership with the DTI Regional and Provincial Offices will conduct the 2020 National Food Fair on March 12-15 at SM Megatrade Halls 1-3, 5th level, Building B, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City. Fair hours are from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily. Admission is free. Billed as the Philippine Cuisine and Ingredients Show, the four-day retail and order-taking event will showcase over 280 food entrepreneurs from the regions featuring processed food, beverages, halal products, cooking ingredients, health and wellness products, as well as the best cuisines across the country. Special settings and pavilions include the Rural Agro-Industrial Partnership for Inclusive Development (RAPID) Growth focusing on cocoa, coffee, processed fruits and nuts, and coconut industries; fresh produce from the Integrated Natural Resources and Environmental Management

Project (INREMP); and the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA). In addition to the KAPEtirya Coffee Pavilion, the Center for Culinary Arts (CCA) will showcase a halal kitchen in conjunction with the Halal Food Plaza, while the Philippine Island Bar will feature local wines. There will also be booths promoting farm tourism and culinary tour packages, as well as on-site cooking demonstrations by featured chefs in the Kusinang Filipino. The Department of Trade See FAIR, page 7

Please be advised of the following SCHEDULED POWER INTERRUPTION on Sunday, March 1, 2020. Details below. Thank you. REASON: TO FACILITATE LINE MAINTENANCE WORKS FROM BULUA TO IPONAN TIME:

7:00 AM – 12:00 PM (5 HRS)

AFFECTED AREA: KAUSWAGAN FEEDER 2: Greater portion of Brgy. Bulua Proper along National Highway from Rotunda of Bulua, Zone 2,Lower and Upper including World In Need Baptist Church/ Bollozos going towards Bulua National High School/ Mary Child Montessori School at Zone 7. Bulua, Zone 8 at Diversion road, Goking Village and Seaside areas and Zone 2 Lower Tabok at Bulua Cockpit Arena. Bulua, Upper Zone 4 up to Greenhills area. All of Barangay Iponan. https://www.cepalco.com.ph/interruption/116/ https://w w w.facebook.com/cepalcooff icial/photos /a.330770337031533/2581324535309424/

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prizes (appliances). The MMC Management initiated by its Chairman Emigdio Iroy and General Manager Cora Nimfa Vivar gathered the officers, management and staff together with their respected families in the one-day celebration of combined work – life balance activity aimed at spending quality time with co-workers, friends and members of the family for bonding, keeping fit, doing hobbies, among other worthwhile activities. Our Family Day is one event to build a balanced work-life by spending quality time among our workforce, the MMC Management said. General Manager Vivar explained that conflict between work and family life is one of the most common sources of stress for working adults. In this productivitydriven society that we are living in, more and more people are finding it hard to adequately fulfill their roles both at home and at the workplace, Vivar further said. More often than not, workers are unable to find a point of balance between their careers and their families — there is always one that is given more priority than the other. This behavior has been associated with a number of dysfunctional outcomes — strained family relationships, inefficiency at work, and poor physical and mental health, BOD Chair Iroy said. Health awareness discussions were one of the highlights of the activity. Dr. Lorelei C. Mabilin, municipal health officer of LGU Sagay conducted the awareness during the event. Games, magic show for the kids, and a simple “salosalo” for the entire attendees were also organized to give importance to the occasion. MMC believes in caring the personal life of its workforce. Helping employees achieve good worklife balance increases work satisfaction, improves their loyalty to MMC, and helps the cooperative achieve career longevity, General Manager Vivar added.

munity co-governance, decisions are not made impulsively. There are a lot of factors that come into play such as the science aspect of it, the social acceptability of it, the economic component of it, even the legal component of it,” Tan told the more than hundred persons in the audience. Tan said that on the social side, McKeough Marine Center staff and fisherfolk organizations needed to convince landowners that their areas are suitable for mangrove planting. In preparing the fisherfolk community for the mangrove rehabilitation that will start within the year, McKeough Marine Center has been conducting trainings to the communities, inviting speakers from a successful mangrove community in Zamboanga Sibugay. McKeough Marine Center has also established three mangrove nurseries in the province. They are located in El Salvador City and in the municipalities of Baingasag and Kinoguitan. Tan’s plan is expected to be carried out by late 2020 when he has assumed the presidency of Xavier University in the incoming academic year. McKeough Marine Center is the research and social development arm of the university in the field of marine science.

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threat when we were made to wait for hours and hours. At 15 minutes to midnight (!), my brod approached me. He said: “Brod, you can still save your cityhood. That is, if you will agree that Muntinlupa’s representation in Congress will be effective in 1998 and not in 1995, as originally provided in the bill.” I had to make a quick decision. After consulting with Vice Mayor Fresnedi and the councilors present, I agreed to the proposal. At 2 minutes before midnight, a motion to approve Muntinlupa’s cityhood was made and, thereafter, unanimously approved. President Fidel V. Ramos, Muntinlupa’s favorite resident, signed the Muntinlupa Cityhood Law on March 1, 1995. He was not aware, however, of the drama that happened on the Senate floor. from page 1 (Note: You may wish to national highway,” Resma share the foregoing article said. via Facebook, Twitter or Along this line, Resma Linked-In.) enjoined all owners and drivers of trisikad, tricabs, tricycle and motorized pedicabs to strictly abide by the DILG memorandum so they won’t be intercepted.

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coastlines are susceptible to the bakawan species of mangrove as soil test results yielded that some places were ideal for other mangrove species such as Pagatpat. “That is why in com-

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Mati Muslim women trained on mushroom production By PREXX MARNIE KATE TROZO

DAVAO CITY -- Bangsamoro women from various Muslim organizations in Mati City, Davao Oriental, underwent training on mushroom production of the City Agriculture Office on Wednesday. The two-day training was from February 26 to 27 at the Davao Commercial Agriculture Research Station (DaCARS) in Mati City, the Mati City Information Office (PIO) said Thursday in a statement. The women belong to the Bangsamoro Women’s Organization of Davao Oriental (BaWOrDO), Bangsamoro Radio Assistance on Communication and Emergency Services (BRACES), and City Eagles of Mati OFW Family Circle Association (CEMOFCA), the CIO said. The graduates were tasked to “re-echo” their newly-acquired skills and knowledge to the other members of their respective organizations, it added.

MUSHROOM PRODUCTION. Bangsamoro women from various Muslim organizations in the City of Mati, Davao Oriental, train on mushroom production of the City Agriculture Office on Wednesday (February 26). The training was made possible by the City of Mati in partnership with the Department of Agriculture in Region 11. (Photo courtesy of M ati CIO)

It said as part of the training, DaCARS will also give starter kits to the newly-trained women. The training was made possible by Mati City in partnership with the regional office of the Department of Agriculture. (PNA)

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Arch. Nati invited at the 3rd Philippine Hospitality Summit

MANILA – Italpinas Development Corporation (IDC TM) Chairman and CEO, Architect Romolo V. Nati, has been invited to participate as speaker and panelist at the upcoming 3rd Philippine Hospitality Summit that will be held in Manila next March 11-12. Organized by Mykar Events Consultancy, a specialized business conference organizer that facilitates business across Europe, Asia, and Africa, the event will be gathering over 500 high-level industry individuals (hotel chains, governors, investors, property developers, architects) in a focused 2-day program. Philippine tourism is continuously growing as more investments are made in the hospitality sector and architects, developers, and

investors in the Philippine hospitality industry are aiming to provide the best experience and satisfaction to their guests and always in the lookout for the best technology, equipment, materials, services and solutions they can find to incorporate for their establishments. To discuss, exchange ideas and possibly collaborate to meet the rising demand with other selected experts, Arch. Romolo Nati will be sharing ideas and perspectives on developing mixeduse sustainable buildings in emerging cities specifically in the Philippines, where IDC- Italpinas Development Corporation, has located its projects, awarded by the national and international organizations. IDC, a public listed Filipino-Italian company, established in 2009 by Italian

architect Romolo V. Nati, an expert in green architecture and sustainability, and Filipino Atty. Jose D. Leviste, was the first mover to develop green mixed-use buildings back in 2009 in uptown Cagayan de Oro (Northern Mindanao), foreseeing the

great potentialities of developing in emerging cities in the Philippines. Following the company’s flagship, Primavera Residences, a 10 story eco-friendly mixed-use building in Cagayan de Oro, one of the fastestgrowing cities in the Philippines, a

second eco-friendly development named Primavera City is under construction in the same location. Featuring six midrise towers and a high-rise tower, the project will be developed in 4 phases, the first of which, Citta’ Verde, will be completed by the last quarter of

this year. Last March 27, 2019, was held in uptown Cagayan de Oro the cornerstone ceremony for Citta’ Bella, Primavera City’s Phase 2 that will be followed by Phase 3, Citta’ Grande and after this the last 7th tallest tower, Citta’ Alta. The first phase of the latest IDC’s development, Miramonti Green Residences, a 21 storey green building, strategically located in an Industrial park in Sto. Tomas, between Metro Manila and the port of Batangas City, is under construction and the company is currently accelerating the process to obtain the required permits to start the second phase. All three IDC’s green developments have been awarded by The International Property AwardsAsia Pacific as Best Mixed-use Developments in the Philippines, a highly acclaimed award in the worldwide property industry.