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Allaying public fears, gov’t announces countermeasures to fight coronavirus

THE Duterte administration has spelled out measures to be carried out in case the country experiences an outbreak of the deadly 2019 novel coronavirus (2019 nCoV), which continues to spread around the world. In a media briefing in Malacanang Monday night, President Duterte said among the measures to be undertaken by the government is the creation of regional facilities that could house patients affected by the coronavirus. “But if it comes to the fore requiring the quarantine of persons, either local or foreigners, I have directed Secretary Duque here to prepare a space, a ward in our hospitals or a separate room — building, room — where we can house them,” the President told reporters. The government could expropriate privately owned facilities for the purpose of converting them into hospi-

tals in case of an outbreak, according to the President. In times of emergencies, the government can confiscate such structures to make room for hospitals and equip them with medical facilities and personnel. The government could also use the drug rehabilitation facility at Fort Magsaysay in Nueva Ecija donated by a Chinese philanthropist to accommodate patients needing quarantine and treatment, the President said. “Nandiyan sa Fort Magsaysay. That building is inside a national government reservation. Maluwang ‘yan. So marami akong ilagay diyan kung ang contagion actually… It’s epidemic if it is just regional or local or national,” he said. During a briefing with top government officials and health experts in Malacanang, the President said he wants local government President Rodrigo Roa Duterte answers queries from members of the media during a briefing on the 2019 novel See FEARS, page 11

Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) at the Malacañan Palace on February 3, 2020. TOTO LOZANO/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

Winning peace thru convergence:

The C.O.R.D.S. way By DOMINIC I. SANCHEZ

ALL they ever wanted was for their cries to be heard. For generations, many families especially those living in the highlands of Zamboanga Peninsula have been living in poverty and trepidation. Statistics have shown that for the past several years, some See WAY, page 11

Thrive CDO group calls on govt to hike aid for cancer patients, survivors THRIVE CDO, a Cagayan de Oro City based advocacy group on breast cancer awareness will submit a position paper calling on government to increase financial aid to cancer patients and survivors for recurrence. This came after a press conference organized by Thrive CDO at the Missy Bonbon Polymedic Medical Plaza Wednesday morning

(Feb. 5). In their position paper, the group seeks official confirmation from the agencies concerned about the status of financial aid to cancer patients and survivors under the Universal Health Care Act. They said they received unconfirmed reports that the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) won’t issue benefits to cancer

patients and survivors. PCSCO Cagayan de Oro branch manager Divina Salvacion admitted that ‘medyo makulangan (slightly insufficient)’ for all those asking assistance under the Universal Health Care Act. “We now limit our assistance to confinement, dialysis and medicines for chemotherapy,’ she said. Salvacion told Thrive CDO See CALLS, page 11

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TFBM relocates remaining IDPs from last evac center to transitory shelters MARAWI CITY -- The transfer of the remaining 64 displaced families in Sarimanok Tent City Site 2 to the Rorogagus Transitory Shelter Site 2 in this city marks the closing of the last evacuation center. The displaced families received the keys of the housing units and water rain collectors from the National Housing Authority (NHA), a member-agency of the Task Force Bangon Marawi’s (TFBM) Subcommittee on Housing. Agakhan Menor Ambor from Raya Saduc expressed his thanks to TFBM, NHA and the local government of Marawi , as they have been transferred to a more comfortable home. “Maraming-maraming salamat sa lahat ng tumutulong sa amin, sa TFBM, NHA, LGU Marawi; lahat ng bumubuo na agency na tumulong sa amin na malipat dito (Thank you very much for the help extended to us by TFBM, NHA, LGU Marawi, and all the agencies that help us to transfer here),” said Ambor. Director Roderick Ibañez, head of NHA - Marawi

Project Management Office shared that as soon as the displaced families arrive at their housing units, the electricity will be installed immediately. Ibañez also shared that a water truck from NHA will provide them with water every other day until the installment of water pipelines in the units is completed. “Pagpasok nila dito may kuryente na, meron na din tubig (There will be electricity and water when they come here). Binigyan namin sila ng rain collectors pantulong (We gave them rain collectors to help them out)... every other day may dumarating na water truck namin pantulong sa supply, in the next few months, may mga tubo na (there will be water pipes),” said Ibañez Meanwhile, Officerin-Charge of Marawi City Social Welfare and Development, Rismira Yap Adap emphasized that TFBM and LGU Marawi will continue to provide assistance to the displaced families until they recover. “Iyong tulong naman para sa ating mga IDP hindi See RELOCATES, page 9

Pic 1 - An internally displaced person receives his key for the housing unit in Rorogagus Transitory Shelter Site 2 from Dir. Roderick Ibañez, head of National Housing Authority - Marawi Project Management Office. (L ou Ellen Antonio/ PIA ICCC)

DTI monitors price, supply of face masks in the region

N95 and N88 disposable face masks. Immediately a day after the Department of Health (DOH) confirmed the first 2019-nCoV case in the country last January 30, 2020, DTI Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, and Misamis Occidental mobilized their team for special price and supply monitoring of medical supplies, specifically the N95 and disposable masks. DTI Bukidnon and Misamis Oriental followed with their price and supply monitoring on Monday, February 3, 2020. A DTI staff monitors the prices and stocks of medical Results of the special CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Northern Mindanao is stern in warning businesses and individuals not to take advantage of

the public’s sudden demand of face masks or they may face possible charges. DTI has been monitoring the price and supply of medical supplies, including

supplies in a pharmacy in Iligan City. (Photo by DTI Lanao del N orte )

See MONITORS, page 9

An internally displaced person from Sarimanok Tent City Site 2 prepares for her transfer to the Rorogagus Transitory Shelter Site. (Gian Carlo Raman/PIA ICCC)

DepEd Lanao del Norte strengthens programs in Munai far-flung areas MUNAI, Lanao del Norte -- Widening the scope of education and strengthening its programs and services, the Department of Education (DepEd) Division of Lanao del Norte visited five schools in Munai, February 4. Along with the good news on adding more school buildings and augmenting teaching force in the town, DepEd Division of Lanao del Norte in partnership with Alagang Kapatid Foundation, Inc. also distributed 416 pairs of slippers with pencils and notebooks to Tamparan Primary School, 189, Camp Bilal, 83, and Panggao Elementary School, 144. During the visit, Schools Division Superintendent Edilberto Oplenaria cited the upcoming DepEd projects that will be implemented in Camp Bilal including the establishment of the Alternative Learning Sys-

Along with the good news on adding more school buildings and augmenting teaching force in Munai, Lanao del Norte, DepEd Division of Lanao del Norte in partnership with Alagang Kapatid Foundation, Inc. also distributed 416 pairs of slippers with pencils and notebooks to Tamparan Primary School, 189, Camp Bilal, 83, and Panggao Elementary School, 144. (Angelo D. Dologmandin/PIA Lanao del N orte )

tem school building saying, “Kami po ay nagpunta rito, may kaunti kaming dala dito para makatulong sa inyong pag-aaral pero hahanap pa rin po kami ng ibang mga paraan para makabalik po kami uli dito at makadala kahit tulong man lang para

mapaayos ang pag-aaral natin dito sa kampo.” (We came here, brought some goods, to help the learners in their studies but we will find other ways so we can come back here and bring some aid so we can See PROGRAMS, page 9

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ECCP CdeO successfully conducts its first Bamboo Training By JOANNE TURTOGA

THE European Chamber of Commerce CdeO/ Northern Mindanao held its first Bamboo Nursery Establishment and Plantation Management Training Workshop January 27-28, 2020 – One of the chamber’s services for its partners and members is the opportunity to learn about a common topic through conducting workshops and trainings. Held at the Hero’s Hall, Mangima Spring Resort in Manolo Fortich Bukidnon, ECCP invited resource speaker/trainer Ms Myrna Decipulo, a retired DENR public servant whose expertise is in Forestry and Bamboo as she did some studies in China and Australia, to

share her knowledge to the Bamboo enthusiasts. The 1st day of the workshop was a full-day lecture on Bamboo Opportunities and Potentials, Bamboo Nursery Establishment and Plantation Management. The participants popped relevant questions to the guest speaker while others took their time to share some of their insights and experiences as well in the Bamboo industry. The day 2 of the workshop was their practicum. It was the time when Ms Decipulo taught the participants how to identify the Bamboo pole and clump’s age by looking at its texture, color, length and the rest of the physique. One participant volunteered to cut one pole as instructed Group photo before the short hike going to the Bamboo Clumps within the forest of Mangima Resort by the speaker and soon ticipants all the way from their day-to-day basis such as enough each participant cut Il-ilo, Davao City, Misamis using Bamboo utensils and a portion from the Bamboo Occidental (Ozamiz City straws, for a greener future pole for their actual plant- and Clarin), Bukidnon and for sustainability, while ing. After some discussions (Manolo Fortich and Alae) some are still about to plant on the Bamboo clumps, and Cagayan de Oro City. and the training workshop everyone proceeded for a The participants’ reason in was on time for it. little hike to the nursery at joining the workshop varied; A 2nd run shall be conMangima where the proper most of them have their ducted by ECCP CDO dursoil mixture was taught to existing plantations already ing the 2nd quarter of 2020 obtain best Bamboo planting and thought that a refresher due to the requests of fellow might do good, others are Bamboo Enthusiasts and results. The 2-day in-house train- from the academe whose Practitioners who couldn’t ing was attended by 19 par- starting to be eco-friendly in make it this time.

Globe Ambassador Eala now No. 4 in juniors world tennis rankings BOOSTED by her sensational and historic run in the juniors doubles tournament of the 2020 Australian Open, Globe Ambassador and tennis prodigy Alex Eala is now ranked fourth, a career high, in juniors. Eala teamed up with Indonesian Priska Nugroho to win the doubles title in the juniors event of the first grand slam event. The pair overwhelmed Ziva Falkner of Slovenia and Matilda Mutavdzic of the United Kingdom in straight sets, 6-1, 6-2 to win the title. The Eala-Nugroho tandem reached the finals after shocking the top seeded pair of Kamila Bartone of Latvia and Linda Fruhvirtova of Czech Republic in the semifinals. The 14-yearl-old’s historic run and her strong performance in the singles’ competition gave Eala a total of 1,718.75 points to catapult her from a previous career-best 9th in the world last month to be among the top four best players of the world in the latest rankings. Eala won her first two games in the juniors’ singles but fell to Yi Cody Wong of Hong Kong in the third round. Despite the loss, Eala posted her career-best in singles of a grand slam event. With her new rankings, Eala is expected to be able to compete and

see more action in high-level women’s tournaments in her bid to further improve her game. Eala has been a Globe Ambassador since 2016. The company, however, has been supportive of her goals of bringing honor and fame to the country since she was eight years old.

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Expensive medicines in CDO BEFORE we get started, a belated 73rd happy birthday to my husband Ronnie. Ronnie and I celebrated his birthday with family and friends last Saturday and it was quite memorable since it was celebrated in Cagayan de Oro City among other things. Here’s to many more birthdays to come for us Ronnie. Now let’s get down to business. **************** I do support a proposal by the 19th City Council’s trade and commerce committee chaired by Councilor George Goking to monitor the prices of medicines sold here in Cagayan de Oro City even if there are already laws in place to ensure that these pharmaceutical drugs are sold cheaply to the masses like the Generics Act and the Senior Citizens Act.

Based on what I read, this development came about after lawyer Jose Edgardo Uy, chairman of City Hall’s Regulatory Compliance Board (RCB) and co-chairman of the City Price Coordinating Council, lost his wife Juliet to health complications last December. Uy wrote to the Department of Health (DOH-10) regional office complaining about the ’30 to 40’ percent increase in prices of medicines sold inside the pharmacy where his wife was confined which he rightfully described as ‘unconscionable.’ My friend Rhona Canoy wrote a three-part series entitled ‘Picking A Side’ at Mindanao Gold Star Daily that detailed her own frustrations on prices of medicines and the dismal health care setup in the country in response to Uy’s situation

and I do agree with her points, though my own experience of undergoing medical treatment for my breast cancer was more positive in the US. What I can say about it is that it is that the monitoring of medicine prices and its possible regulation to make it more affordable to patients especially the poor is long overdue. One of my official sources told me that there are horror stories of seniors unable to buy medicines from pharmacies that supposedly hide these pharmaceutical drugs like maintenance and hypertension medicines to avoid the hassle of processing the senior ID requirements necessary to justify their payments at the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). It goes without saying that perhaps the same things

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happen to persons with disabilities (PWDs). One thing I did notice is that there are medicines unavailable at hospital pharmacies which makes it more inconvenient for families who have to go scour the city late at night to buy medicines. If they do buy at hospital pharmacies, likely they would pay double as per Uy’s claim especially private hospitals. Far as I know, items readily available at the hospital pharmacies are the dextrose, cotton and aspirin or paracetamol. And this is where health insurance should come in and I must say that whatever See MEDICINES, page 11

Hints and Traces

God and truthfulness

ONCE again we need to reiterate this basic truth. We can never be truthful unless we refer things to God. In fact, what would really assure us that we would be fully in the truth despite truth’s many levels, aspects, angles, etc., is when we are with God through Christ in the Holy Spirit. There is no other way to be truthful! This means that we have to be vitally identified with Christ who told Pilate that he came to bear witness to the truth. (cfr. Jn 18, 37-38) Only in Christ can we be in the truth. Only when we look, understand and react to things the way Christ did would we be in the truth. This Christ-inspired truth will always come with charity, because a fact, a piece of information and data presented as truth without charity, is never

the truth. Truth and charity are inseparable and interchangeable. Charity may make truth appear as going against reason, common sense, the evidence of facts and data, but that should be expected. There is a certain madness in charity because charity involves not only natural things, but also spiritual and supernatural realities that can overwhelm our human ways of understanding things. We just have to adjust our ways of understanding what truth really is and what it would involve. Seeking and finding it, proclaiming, protecting and defending it is the same as seeking, finding, proclaiming, protecting and defending charity which is the very essence of God. It is the same as seeking, finding, proclaiming, protecting and defending

God. This will obviously require a lot of restraint in our relation with truth. And that’s simply because we have the tendency to be overtaken by our emotions and passions, or even by our merely rational operations. While these human faculties are important, they would be out on a limb if they are not inspired by the charity of God. We have to understand truthfulness not only as the conformity of our mind with reality, but also as the conformity of our mind with the reality that conforms with the mind of God who is the very source of reality. This latter is called the ontological truth which we should try our best to capture. Of course, capturing this ontological truth would require God’s grace itself.

By OPHELIA DEL PUERTO TONGCO

The master plan covers 13 local government units (LGUs) as endorsed by the RDC-X AdCom composed of two cities and 11 municipalities –Cagayan de Oro City, El Salvador City and the municipalities of Claveria, Jasaan, Villanueva, Tagoloan, Opol, Alubijid, Laguindingan, Gitagum, Libertad, and Initao of Misamis Oriental, and Manolo Fortich of Bukidnon. The municipalities of Balingasag in Misamis Oriental, and Baungon, Libona, Malitbog, Sumilao, and Talakag in Bukidnon are proposed to be added to comprise the Expanded Metro CDO. This aggrupation of local government units has a total land area of 2,238 square

kilometers and a combined population of 1,219, 005 based on the 2015 census of population. The master plan supports the Philippine Development Plan (PDP)2017-2022 and the Northern Mindanao Regional Development Plan (RDP) 2017-2022, that recognize the need to spread growth opportunities more evenly across the country and sectors, and the importance of investments in urban infrastructure with the daunting challenges faced by the people living in highly-urbanized cities and emerging growth centers. The PDP 2017-2022 identified Metro CDO to become the 4th metropolitan center by 2025. This is based

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We just cannot get it by our own efforts alone, although we have to exert all our efforts too. That is why to be truthful requires a deep humility and faith, nothing less than denying ourselves and carrying the cross as Christ himself told us, otherwise we would make our own brand of truthfulness that despite its powerful appeal does not hit the mark. In other words, to be truthful is to have the mind of God who is all too willing to share it with us. God’s mind is revealed to us in Christ who is made present to us now in the Holy Spirit. See GOD, page 11

Metro Cagayan de Oro master plan nears completion

THE master plan for the Sustainable Urban Infrastructure Development in Metropolitan Cagayan de Oro (SUID Metro CDO) is in its final stages of formulation and is expected to be completed by March 2020. In 2018, the Northern Mindanao Regional Development Council-X Advisory Committee (RDC-XAdCom) passed Resolution No. 4 s. 2018 endorsing the preparation of the Metro CDO master plan. The City Government of Cagayan de Oro supported the concept of metropolitanization through City Council Resolution No. 12788-2018.

on its projected population growth and functional role as the principal gateway and transshipment hub in Southern Philippines. The RDP 2017-2022 envisions Region X as the “gateway and leading industrial core trade center in Southern Philippines. ”It intends to develop the region’s strategic corridors and network of urban centers, with particular focus on Metro CDO as one of its key development zones. Metro CDO shall serve as the major gateway and transshipment hub in Northern Mindanao. Regional Director Mylah Faye Aurora B. Cariño, CESO III of the National See PLAN, page 11

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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- Another patient from Northern Mindanao who was under investigation for contracting the 2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV) was tested negative by the Department of Health (DOH). Dr. Adriano Suba-an, officer-in-charge of DOHRegion 10, said he received the findings from the DOH national headquarters late Monday evening (February 3), making the number of persons under investigation (PUI) for suspected nCoV contagion in the region down to three. Suba-an bared the information during the response briefing organized by the Cabinet Officers for Regional Development and Security (Cords) Region 10 on Tuesday, which discussed the region’s measures against the viral disease. Suba-an said the two of the remaining PUIs are located in Camiguin provincial hospital, and one in Northern Mindanao Medical Center in this city. The first person to have been declared negative from the virus on January 27 was a Chinese tourist who was quarantined in Camiguin. Officials said that patient had already

left the island-province after being cleared of the virus. “We are still waiting for the three test results from the three PUI,” Suba-an said. Suba-an said that test samples from the PUIs usually take around 48 hours after being studied at the government-run Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM). He explained the findings for the first PUI in Camiguin took longer because the specimen was brought to Hong Kong and then forwarded to Australia for further examinations. “The turn-around was slow. But during the command conference, the realtime PCR (polymerase chain reaction) arrived. It’s an equipment that can detect nucleic acid of the virus,” he said. Suba-an also said the DOH has two categories in determining potential individuals suspected of carrying the virus. “These are the presence of fever - respiratory signs and symptoms; travel from China and its Special Administrative Regions (Macau and Hong Kong) in the last 14 days, and exposure to positive persons. If you qualify for two or more, you are

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NEGATIVE FOR nCoV. Dr. Adriano Suba-an (extreme right), OIC director of the Department of Health in Region 10, bares that a second person had tested negative for 2019 novel coronavirus, during a press briefing on Tuesday (Feb. 4) in Cagayan de Oro City. Three other patients are still under investigation inside the Northern Mindanao Medical Center in Cagayan de Oro City and at a hospital in Camiguin province. (PNA Photo by Nef Luczon)

a person under investigation, but if qualified under one criterion, you are a person for monitoring,” he said. Military cooperation Meanwhile, Maj. Gen. Franco Nemecio Gacal, commander of Army’s 4th Infantry Division, said that the military’s health and infirmary facilities

are ready should “dire consequences arise”. Gacal also said military officers, who are also medical professionals, can help with the operations in dealing with the virus. “Our soldiers are on top of the line; In fact, in some countries, they are the ones who packed medical bags,” he said.

‘Whole of government’ Meanwhile, the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) directed regional government officials under Cords-10 to follow the directives of President Rodrigo Duterte in dealing with nCoV in their localities. PCOO Undersecre-

tary Marvin Gatpayat also asked local government units to activate their barangay health response mechanisms to help disseminate correct information and avoid public confusion. “Let us not resort to panic, fearmongering, or misinformation,” Gatpayat said. (PNA)

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PCOO chief lays out projects for 2020 By STACEY MARIE BALADYA

CEBU CITY (PIA) -- Sec. Martin Andanar of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) in his recent visit here shared the rollout of the campaign to promote the “Duterte Legacy” in the next few months. “It is very important for us to do the legacy project,” said Andanar. The Duterte Legacy communications campaign is one of the primary projects that PCOO is working on as 2020 kicks off in a bid to inform the public of the achievements of the administration in the past three years. According to Andanar, these projects include the free tuition for students in state universities and colleges, establishment of Malasakit Centers, expanded maternity leaves, and the additional benefits for Social Security System (SSS) members, to name a few.

See PROJECTS, page 7

Claver fisherfolk beneficiaries receive 15 motorized FRP boats By BFAR-Caraga

During the launch, a photo exhibit of the government’s key achievements was featured including, presentations of Cabinet secretaries of their respective department’s projects and accomplishments supported by heartwarming stories of beneficiaries sharing how these various government programs and projects have impacted and changed their lives for the better. (PIA-NCR)

DOE reiterates call for full NGCP audit By DOE

PASAY CITY, -- Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi reiterated his long-standing call for the full audit of the National Grid Corporation

of the Philippines (NGCP) during Senate Committee on Energy hearing on Monday, Feb. 3, which tackled the national security aspect of the Corporation’s operations. “We are hopeful that this hearing would finally put

to rest the pending issues we have with NGCP, so we could finally eliminate doubts on the integrity of the Corporation. On the matter of national security, conducting a thorough See AUDIT, page 7

SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte-- It was a great way to start the year when about 15 fisherfolk beneficiaries from the municipality of Claver in Surigao del Norte formally received on January 10, 2020, a total of 15 fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) boats from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) - Caraga. The distribution was

headed by BFAR-Caraga Regional Director Visa Tan-Dimerin together with Mayor Georgia Gokiangkee of Claver. The turnover ceremony was also attended by the members of the Sangguniang Bayan, Barangay Urbiztondo local officials, and BFAR-Caraga F/B Pagbabago focal person Restituto Bautista. Aside from the 22-footer See RECEIVE, page 7

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The PCOO chief said it is their mandate as government communicators to let the people know of the administration’s achievements. The legacy project is also a strategy to keep Cabinet members “up on their toes.” “If you are not included in the legacy, then you must be underachieving,” said Andanar. PCOO will go to the regions this year to bring the “Duterte Legacy” to the grassroots and to interact with the people around the country. “The public gave the President a 72 percent satisfaction rate. We are going to remind the public why this is so,” said Andanar. PCOO is also set to unveil the Mindanao media hub, and Andanar is looking forward to plan for the Visayas media hub. The government communications office is also preparing for the groundbreaking of the first government communications academy in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon. This academy, according to Andanar, will develop the communication skills of information officers from the barangay level up to national government agencies across the country. (smb/PIA7)

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inspection of the NGCP remains critical to ensuring that the best interests of our consumers are being upheld,” the Energy Secretary stressed. On December 1, 2008, the NGCP was granted a legislative franchise to operate and maintain TransCo’s power transmission facilities. In its 10 years of being the system operator of the country’s transmission grid, some of its activities have raised government and public concerns, particularly lingering questions on the vulnerability of the national grid to cyber and other forms of security attacks. During the hearing, National Transmission Corporation (TransCo) President Atty. Melvin Matibag reiterated some of the salient provisions of the concession agreement, supporting the right of government to inspect its transmission facilities and determine NGCP’s compliance to the Franchise Agreement. In addition, Secretary Cusi also asked for the NGCP’s full cooperation in allowing the government to perform checks and balances, as NGCP has repeatedly rejected the numerous audit requests of both the DOE and TransCo since 2017. Also present was National Security Adviser Hermogenes C. Esperon Jr., who recommended for the promulgation of a new cyber security law that will further strengthen cyber security efforts in the country.

Meanwhile, Senate Committee on Energy Chairperson Sherwin T. Gatchalian emphasized the need for said national grid issues to be included as one of the main agenda items in the next Cabinet Meeting of President Rodrigo R. Duterte. “In the interest of national and energy security, a full audit of the NGCP must be undertaken. Only then will we be able to allay the fears of our countrymen. Only then will we be able to fully assure them of the grid’s safety,” Secretary Cusi concluded. (DOE)

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FRP boats, the recipients also received 7.5 horsepower diesel marine engines each. In her message, Gokiangkee expressed how they direly needed these programs for the fisherfolk’s livelihood. “To the beneficiaries, unta magmalampuson kamo sa inyo panginabuhi. Awhaga ang inyong kaubang man-

Thursday, February 6, 2020 gingisda nga gamiton ang baroto sa legal nga pamaagi lamang (To the beneficiaries, I hope that you will be more successful in your livelihood. Encouraged your fellows to use the boats properly and legally as intended for their purpose),” said Gokiangkee. On the other hand, Dimerin challenged the beneficiaries not to sell their boats and accessories because the ‘Banka Ko, Gawa Ko’ program is implemented for livelihood and to increase the food production or harvest, and to increase the income, as emphasized also by Department of Agriculture Secretary William Dar in his concept on the ‘new thinking’ for agriculture. Dimerin also assured the participants that BFARCaraga will continue to support the municipality of Claver through various training and provide the beneficiaries with fishing nets for better catch and income. Bautista, the F/B Pagbabago focal person, conducted a six-day hands-on training

NMIS heightens alert vs. ASF in Caraga By ALEXANDER LOPEZ

BUTUAN CIT Y – The National Meat Inspection Service in Caraga Region (NMIS-13) has heightened its alert level against African Swine Fever (ASF) following the entry of the disease recently in the Davao region. NMIS-13 Regional Technical Director, Dr. Dario Bonifacio Canillas, in an interview with the Philippine News Agency on Tuesday, said they are now implementing strict See ALERT, page 11

on the construction of FRP boats in Claver from November 26 to December 1, 2019. BFAR provided the materials and trainers while the local government unit of Claver provided the working area, water, and electricity. The fisherfolk beneficiaries built the boats and are expected to maintain them. (BFAR-Caraga/VLG/PIASurigao del Norte)

Publiko, giaghat mobisita sa Farmers Market, Peb. 7 GIAGHAT ni Provincial Agriculture Officer Jose Apollo Pacamalan ang publiko nga moduyog sa kasadya sa kasaulogan sa ikaduhang tuig nga pagkahimugso sa Farmers Market nga gipatukod ni Gobernador Bambi Emano kilid sa kapitolyo niadtong Enero 2018. Kini, halad sa gagmay’ng mag-uuma nga mokita, ug halad usab sa katawhan sa Cagayan de Oro aron matilawan ang produktong gama sa lalawigan. Atol sa kasaulogan, ilusad ni Gobernador Emano ang e-market alang sa mas dali nga paagi pagbaligya sa mga abot sa mag-uuma sa ilang tagsa-tagsa ka umahan. “Among giaghat ang tanan sa paganha karon umaabot nga biyernes aron makita ninyo ang kasaulogan sa ikaduha nga tuig nga programa diin ang mga maguuma giaghat nato nga mamaligya sa ilang produkto dinhi kilid sa kapitolyo,” aghat ni Mr. Pacamalan. Ingon pa sa Provincial Agriculturist, ang selebrasyon sa Farmers Market timailhan sa kadaogan sa programa nga nakatabang

gayod sa mga maguuma aron sila adunay kahigayonan mga mutaas ang ilang kinitaan. “Usa kini ka pamaagi ni Gobernador Bambi nga madala sa merkado ang produkto gikan sa kabaranggayan. Ang Farmers Market, usa sa mga brain child programs ni Gobernador Bambi Emano nga padayong nakatabang sa

mga maguuma sa Misamis Oriental,” dugang ni Mr. Pacamalan. Sa pagka karon, mikabat na sa P21 milyones kapin ang kinitaan sa mga mamaligyaay sa Farmers Market. Kung sumahon, anaa sa P881,661.52 matag bulan ang halin sa mag-uuma nga libre sa abangan sa pwesto kilid sa kapitolyo.

SAFE PORK PRODUCTS. Dr. Dario Bonifacio Canillas, National Meat Inspection Service-Caraga Region (NMIS-13) director, says on Tuesday (Feb. 4, 2020) that their agency is now on heightened alert due to the entry of African Swine Fever in Davao region. He assured that Caraga continues to be free from ASF and that pork meat products from the area are safe for human consumption. (PNA photo by Alexander Lopez)

Parental Involvement Advocacy, BEST Way to Reading Literacy By EMELITA EXCELISE-SABANAL MT-I

Reading, a complex process involving many skills, is the most important academic subject in the elementary school curriculum, and most subjects require well-developed reading skills in the higher grades. Many experts found that reading difficulties are the most common academic learning problems for learners, particularly learners at risk and those with learning difficulties. It has been found that learners with reading deficits experience difficulty during the early grades because most of the curriculum focuses on emerging literacy and other language-based skills. Although, there are many factors that contribute to poor reading skills, teachers agree that parents play a critical role in helping their children become successful readers. Parental involvement in schools has generated great concerns in the educative process. Local observation had shown that parental involvement is instrumental in the success of a child’s education. It has demonstrated consistently that parental involvement is one of the potent keys to succeed in children’s learning. Parents who become actively involved in their child’s reading home instructions have resulted in improved student achievement, attendance, motivation and self-esteem; especially for learners at risk of which have been given alarming attention due to its growing rate; and, those experiencing reading difficulties. It is evidential that when parents become actively involved in building their child’s literacy skills, greater success can be expected in their child’s reading ability. Learning to read is a critical achievement and a primal responsibility shared by teachers and parents alike. It has been found however, that parents have had very limited involvement in their child’s reading development. Several causes exist for the lack of parental involvement. For example, the parent’s lack of time and lack of understanding of how to process themselves in their child’s educational experiences contribute to the limitation of the parents’ participation in

their child’s reading activities. Even when parents do become involved, concerns are raised when parents place unrealistic expectations upon their child. Often times, parents expect more than the child is able to do, exhibiting indifferent behavior without caring whether their child reads or not; and, even placing all the responsibility for learning to read on the child. These attributes displayed by a parent will not help children; but, at often times discourage a child from learning and further hinder their potentiality to exert progress. It is necessary for schools to secure ways to build connections between the school and home. Schools must also recognize and offer a range of strategies-approaches parents may incorporate in helping their child become better readers. Furthermore, there is a need for planned programs provided by schools to offer workshops and seminars providing instructions to parents how to assist in improving their child’s reading skills in school and at home. Parents and teachers are vital assets in improving children’s reading ability. The more informed a parent becomes about their child’s reading instruction, the greater the opportunity for children to achieve more optimally in reading. Parents can be a great influence for their children; hence, not all parents understand the significance of their involvement in their children’s reading development. There are parents who believe that it’s the burden of the teachers and the school to teach their child to read, while other parents will do whatever is necessary to assist their child who is struggling in reading to provide the necessary support at home. Parental involvement in their child’s learning, especially in reading activities has been evidenced to support children’s academic achievement. Parental participation in their child’s reading significantly increases reading achievement; and, parents require support and guidance in how to best involve themselves in their child’s reading development.

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Davao City gov’t opens ‘Disaster Radio’ By CHE PALICTE

DAVAO CITY -- The city government here opened on Monday the Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR) to boost the city’s disaster information drive. The radio station, located at RJ Homes Building in Pelayo-Legaspi St., features 24-hour regular programming primarily aimed at bringing information about disaster preparedness and other information on city government activities. Mayor Sara Duterte underscored the need for the radio station’s establishment to reach out to more Dabawenyos and provide timely, relevant, and useful information. “We have a strong presence on social media, TV, and partnership with mainstream media, but there is still a need to reach out to more Dabawenyos for timely and correct information,” Mayor Sara said, adding that DCDR 87.5 FM can be

heard in the entire city and the Davao Region. Also on Monday, Duterte and Davao Occidental Governor Claude Bautista, Gov. Jayvee Tyron Uy of Davao de Oro, and Gov. Nelson Dayanghirang of Davao Occidental signed a manifesto in support of the DCDR 87.5 FM. Duterte said the city’s neighboring provinces will also be able to take advantage of the services offered by the radio station. “If they (provincial governments) have disaster preparedness or disaster projects that they want to share with the entire region, they can announce it through the DCDR so that everybody will know that this is a venue for the entire region,” she said. The city government and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) also signed a Memorandum of Agreement for the sharing of public disaster preparedness announcements. (PNA)

DISASTER RADIO. Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte leads the opening of the Davao City Disaster Radio located at RJ Homes Building, Pelayo Legaspi St. on Monday (February 3). Aired over 87.5 FM frequency, DCDR will bring information to Dabawenyos about disaster preparedness and other information and activities of the city government and local government units in the Davao Region. (Photo from Davao City Facebook page)

NTC-11 collects P123-M revenue in 2019 Mati City strengthens campaign vs. ASF By DIGNA BANZON

DAVAO CITY -- The National Telecommunications Commission in Region 11 (NTC-11) has earned PHP123 million in revenues in 2019, an official said Tuesday. In a press briefing here on Tuesday, NTC-11 Director Nelson Cañete, said Davao Region ranked second to the National Capital Region (NCR) in revenues generated by the different regional offices of the agency throughout the country last year. Cañete also said that it was the first in the history of NTC-11 to hit the revenue figures. “We were able to surpass our quota in 2019 set at PHP66 million with the innovation we adopted,” he said, attributing the surge to various initiatives such

Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Regional Franchising and Regulatory Office No. 11 Balusong Ave., McArthur Highway, Matina, Davao City

By CHE PALICTE

National Telecommunications Commission-11 Director Nelson Cañete. PNA photo by Digna Banzon

as the mobile registration in the different areas of the region. “We really don’t have the capacity to really check the actual number on the

ground,” he said, adding their limitations did not deter them from improving on their services. Meanwhile, Cañete said that they also hear an aver

age of 30 complaints from the public every month. He said the complaints range from poor internet connection, over-billing, and lack See COLLECTS, page 9

Petition for Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a PUJ Dual Ordinary Regular Service.

Petition for Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a PUB ORDINARY REGULAR Service.

JESSILYN L. VALLE, Case No, R11-EV-PJ-2020-1-007 Petitioner. (2000-XI-00007)

EVANGELITO M. MORALES, Case No, R11-EV-PJ-2020-1-1048 Petitioner. (2014-XI-01048)

LIZA T. VILLANUEVA, Case No, R11-EV-PJ-2020-1-512 Petitioner. (2016-XI-00512)

ADOLFO C. ANG., Petitioner.

NOTICE OF HEARING Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a PUJ Dual Ordinary Regular service on the route: MINTAL and for cargoes as dual service from said place to any point in Region XI with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on February 10, 2020. In the petition filed on January 29, 2020, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of said Certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized. NOTICE is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on FEBRUARY 26, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. at this office at the above address. At least TEN (10) days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a newspaper of local circulation. Parties opposed to the granting of the petition must file their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time. This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and / or oral evidence. WITNESS Atty. ARMAND B. DIOSO, Regional Director, this 30th day of January 2020 at in Davao City, Philippines, (Sgd.) Atty. CATTLEYA B. ACAYLAR Attorney IV / Acting Chief Transportation Development Officer MDN: Feb 6, 2020

NOTICE OF HEARING Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a PUJ Dual Ordinary Regular service on the route: TAGUM CITY – BRGY. BUKAL NABUNTURAN (Davao de Oro) AND VICE VERSA and for cargoes as dual service from said place to any point in Region XI with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on June 2, 2020. In the petition filed on January 27, 2020, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of said Certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized. NOTICE is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on MARCH 3, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. at this office at the above address. At least TEN (10) days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a newspaper of local circulation. Parties opposed to the granting of the petition must file their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time. This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and / or oral evidence. WITNESS Atty. ARMAND B. DIOSO, Regional Director, this 29th day of January 2020 at in Davao City, Philippines, (Sgd.) Atty. CATTLEYA B. ACAYLAR Attorney IV / Acting Chief Transportation Development Officer MDN: Feb 6, 2020

Case No. R11-EV-PB-2020-1-2119 (2002-XI-02119)

NOTICE OF HEARING

Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a PUJ Dual Ordinary Regular service on the route: MARAHAN and for cargoes as dual service from said place to any point in Region XI with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on July 25, 2020. In the petition filed on January 27, 2020, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of said Certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized. NOTICE is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on MARCH 3, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. at this office at the above address. At least TEN (10) days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a newspaper of local circulation. Parties opposed to the granting of the petition must file their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time. This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and / or oral evidence. WITNESS Atty. ARMAND B. DIOSO, Regional Director, this 29th day of January 2020 at in Davao City, Philippines,

Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a PUB ORDINARY REGULAR service on the route: DAVAO CITY – NEW BATAAN (DAVAO DE ORO) AND VICE VERSA with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on February 9, 2020 In the petition filed on January 28, 2020, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of said Certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized. NOTICE is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on MARCH 3, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. at this office at the above address. At least TEN (10) days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao. Parties opposed to the granting of the petition must file their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time. This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and / or oral evidence. WITNESS Atty. ARMAND B. DIOSO, Regional Director, this 29th day of January 2020 in Davao City, Philippines.

(Sgd.) Atty. CATTLEYA B. ACAYLAR Attorney IV / Acting Chief Transportation Development Officer

MDN: Feb 6, 2020

DAVAO CITY -- Following the confirmed case of African swine fever (ASF) in Davao Occidental last week, the Mati City Veterinarian Services Office (CVSO) said it has doubled efforts to prevent the highly contagious hemorrhagic viral disease in the city. Dr. Marites Linsag-Erispe, CVSO chief, said that since the outbreak of ASF in Luzon and the recent outbreak in Davao Occidental, the City of Mati in Davao Oriental remains ASF-free. Erispe said this is due to the safety protocols the city has implemented together with the Davao Oriental provincial government that created the ASF Task Force as early as last year. The Department of Agriculture (DA) confirmed on Friday (January 31) an ASF case in Don Marcelino town in Davao Occidental -- the first in Mindanao. Don Marcelino Mayor Michael Maruya ordered a “24/7 temporary lockdown” in the selling and buying of pigs following the death of about 1,000

heads of swine in eight barangays -- Linadasan, North Lamidan, South Lamidan, Calian, Mabuhay, Lawa, Nueva Villa, and Baluntaya. Erispe said that with the outbreak in Davao Occidental, they are working to further strengthen their safety measures considering that about 35,000 pigs could be affected if ever ASF enters the city. “I am also calling the attention of the grocery stores to stop selling Chinamade pork products in their stores,” she said, adding that, it was learned that some stores continue to sell canned goods and other pork products from China in the hope of recovering their investments. Erispe said they also have banned the entry of any pork coming from outside of Mati City even if they are only in minimal amount or for personal consumption. She added the border security patrol units are authorized to confiscate and destroy all pork products coming into Mati City that does not have the necessary permits and papers. See CAMPAIGN, page 9

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of connectivity. Cañete vowed NTC-11 would be more aggressive in terms of monitoring and service delivery. He said NTC-11 will continue to implement its regulatory oversight to ensure that radio equipment operators, radio and television stations, and cable firms comply with the law. (PNA)

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Meanwhile, Gov. Nelson Dayanghirang noted even before the Don Marcelino case, the provincial government has already banned the entry of swine or pork-based products coming from Luzon and other ASF-affected areas from entering the province. In September last year, Dayanghirang issued Executive Order 29 which prohibits the entry of “all swine or pork-related products and by-products whether edible or non-edible, whether raw, processed or cooked, including but not limited frozen boar semen” coming from affected areas. Also included in the ban are imported canned goods from ASF-affected countries. The order also prohibits feeding swill or leftover food scraps to pigs, especially those coming from restaurants, hotels, and other food establishments. (PNA)

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Davao de Oro and it is the time to showcase who we are.” said Governor Uy during the forum. “The idea of infusing gold to the medals was inspired from the tradition of Mt. Diwalwal in rewarding their honor students with pure gold medals. “This proposal was made para mainspire nato atuang mga atleta ug sigurado ko nga maningkamot gyud sila ug maayo, sa tanang atleta sa DAVRAA 2020, we have prepared a special treat for all of you.” Governor Uy added. The big event will take place this coming March 15 to 22, a week-long activity and will be hosted in the municipality of Montevista with 11 divisions who will be competing in various games and thousands of guests expected to witness every event. Davao de Oro will spread it’s dynamism towards other neighboring provinces proving that the land doesn’t solely possess gold reserves, but with people of golden hearts which truly are the treasure of the province. (Jasteen Abella, ID DAVAO DE ORO)

City - Philippine National Police, Department of Public Works and Highways and Department of Education. (Lou Ellen Antonio/PIA ICCC)

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monitoring showed that stocks of disposable face masks are no longer available in Bukidnon, Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, and Misamis Oriental. Only the province of Misamis Occidental reported to have limited availability of face masks with price ranging from P2 to P8 for disposable face masks and P50 to P180 for N95. Watsons in Bukidnon reported that new supplies are expected to arrive within the week but the establishment is still waiting for confirmation if disposable face masks are included in the delivery.

Other medical supplies are available in Northern Mindanao, although Bukidnon and Misamis Oriental are experiencing depleting stocks of Ethyl Alcohol (70% solution). DTI Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental, and Misamis Oriental have also created task forces in coordination with their Local Price Coordinating Councils (LPCCs) and other government agencies to help address the concern on the price surge and limited supply of disposable face masks. With the local task forces, DTI continues to protect the consuming public by intensifying its monitoring efforts through weekly monitoring of prices and supplies to ensure businesses and individuals are not selling above the prevailing prices. (Julie A. Nieva, DTI/ PIA10)

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improve the learning here in the camp) DepEd targets to serve 83 learners in Camp Bilal to avail the Basic Literacy Program (BLP), aimed at eradicating illiteracy among out-of-school youth and adults (in extreme cases school-aged children) by developing basic literacy skills of reading, writing and numeracy, and the Accreditation and Equivalency Program where school dropouts are able to complete elementary and high school education outside the formal school system. For his part, Abdullah Goldiano “Commander Bravo” Makapaar, Commanding Officer in the northwest of Mindanao, said it is their aim to help the children in the area become literate thus, they assure DepEd that they will secure the area and protect those who provide service to improve the educational status of his constituents. DepEd Division of Lanao del Norte visited Camp Bilal, Tamparan Primary School, NOTICE

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mawawala hangga’t hindi nakakarecover. Andon pa rin ang suporta ng ibat’ibang ahensiya (The assistance for the IDPs will continue until they will recover; the help from the different agencies is still here) which is led by TFBM and LGU Marawi,” said Adap. from page 8 The transfer of the IDPs was supported by the City personnel. “It will be the first grand Government of Marawi, event of our province as Philippine Army, Marawi

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R.A10172 Form Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Misamis Oriental MUNICIPALITY OF BALINGASAG NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In compliance of R.A 10172, notice is hereby served to the public that GUZA MARIELLE SALON VALLEDOR has filed with this office a petition for Correction of Entry in Gender from “Male” to “Female”, in the Birth Certificate of GUZA MARIELLE S. VALLEDOR, who was born on April 09,1999 at Balingasag, Misamis Oriental, and whose parents are JUNIE VALLEDOF and SOL SALON. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his/her written opposition with Office not later than fifteen (15) days from the time the First Notice have been published.

(Sgd) EMMANUEL A. MISO Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: Feb 6 & 13, 2020

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

Publication Notice R.A 10172

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

CCE – 008 – 2020 (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 serve to the public that JOVANIE TUYOR TARAGUA 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 JOVANIE TUYOR TARAGUA, who was born on 13 April, 1991 at P-20 Banza, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte and whose parents are JERITA DOYDORA TUYOR AND MANUELITO PALARAN TARAGUA Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 21 February 2020.

(Sgd) JUDITH ALVIZO – CALO, LIB, MPA City Civil Registrar

MDN: Feb 6 & 13, 2020

Republic of the Philippines Province of Surigao del Sur MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR Tago, Surigao del Sur

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that NELLY CINCO SALLEGUE has filed with this office a Petition for Change of First Name from “NILDA” to “NELLY” in the Certificate of Live Birth of NILDA MORAL CINCO who was born on November 15, 1959 at Dumalagan, Butuan City Agusan, Philippines and whose parents are FIDEL CARBONILLA CINCO SR. and EVANGELINE DOOL MORAL. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than 13 February 2020.

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that ANALIZA BERNADETTE E. BURIAS has filed with this office a Petition for Change of First Name from “BERNADITTE” to “ANALIZA BERNADETTE” in the Birth Certificate of BERNADITTE C. ESPINOZA who was born on January 17, 1967 at Tago, Surigao del Sur and whose parents are NEMESIO T. ESPINOSA. and CHARLITA A. CORDOVA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than 13 February 2020.

(Sgd) JUDITH ALVIZO-CALO, LIB,MPA City Civil Registrar

Notice is hereby given that the intestate state of the late CARMEN AQUILLO, who died 25 January 2020 at home Ilang-ilang Street Polomolok, South Cotabato, left a certain property describe to wit, “B/regular Blk. 1 Lot 398 and 399, situated at Holy Gardens Memorial Park, Polomolok, South Cotabato, is the subject of AFFIDAVIT OF ADJUDICATION OF SOLE HEIR under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Xavier J. Bayan, per doc. No. 332, page no. 67, book no. IV, series of 2020. MDN: Feb 6, 13 & 20, 2020

EXTRAJUDICIAL DEED OF PARTITION KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: This AGREEMENT OF PARTITION made and entered into by and between heirs of TOMASA B. PABILLARAN: GODOGREDO B. PABILLARAN, RUTILLO B. PABILLARAN, WENEFREDA P. MENDOZA, DESIDERIO B. PABILLARAN, LOLITA P. BODIONGAN, MAGELAN B. PABILLARAN, CRUZ A. PABILLARAN, GAUDENCIO B. PABILLARAN, the above – named parties herein are co-owners and heirs of TOMASA B. PABILLARAN, of a parcel of land situated in Barangay Balulang, Cagayan de Oro City; An area of 2,109 Square meters, it is to the best interest of the parties hereto to divide and partition and adjudicate among themselves the entire estate extra-judicially, in the form and manner hereinafter set forth; and has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL DEED OF PARTITION, per DOC #33; PAGE #7, BOOK #III; Series of 2015 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. ERNIE F. PALANAN. MDN: Jan 30, Feb 6 & 13, 2020

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

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(Sgd) JOSIE L. MONTERO Municipal Civil Registrar

Panggao Elementary School, Tambo Elementary School and Munai National High School in Munai town. The team is set to visit schools in Tangkal, Lanao del Norte, February 5 to meet Commander Minsupala and distribute slippers and some school supplies to learners. (RTP/PIA10)

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE AMONG HEIRS WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That WENCESLAO ARICAYOS died intestate in Upper Jasaan, Jasaan, Misamis Oriental, Philippines, Leaving certain real property, more particularly described as follows: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. E-918 LOT 19, Psd10-006629 (OLT) situated in the Barrio of Tambobo-an, Municipality of Claveria, Province of Misamis Oriental, Island of Mindanao containing an area of TWELVE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED THIRTY THREE (12,533) SQUARE METERS, MORE OR LESS, and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE AMONG HEIRS WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE filed by the heirs of WENCESLAO ARICAYOS, in favor of JOSE ALCANTARA NARDO per DOC #31; PAGE #07; BOOK #LIII; series of 2015 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY RAMIL G. CARREON. MDN: Feb 6, 13 & 20, 2020

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH A DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PARCEL OF LAND KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late ROSARIO VACALARES who died on FEBRUARY 18, 1999 at (at home) IGPIT OPOL, MISAMIS ORIENTAL, LEFT NO WILL AND TESTAMENT AND LEFT NO KNOWN DEBTS TO ANY PERSON, FIRM OR ENTITY; That the said deceased, at the time of their death, left a parcel of land situated in IGPIT OPOL, MISAMIS ORIENTAL, and more particularly described as follows: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-36260 situated in BRGY. IGPIT, OPOL, MISAMIS ORIENTAL, an area of ONE THOUSAND (1,000) SQUARE METERS, more or less. That the sellers sold only a portion of the above-described parcel of land consisting of FIFTY (50) SQUARE METERS, more or less, Lot 5264-A2-H (residential) and has been the subject of an EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH A DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PARCEL OF LAND filed by the heirs of ROSARIO VACALARES, in favor of ANTONIO DATAHAN BARATAS, per DOC #300; PAGE #60; BOOK #XVII; series of 2019 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. EMELITO J. MARQUIÑO. MDN: Jan. 23, 30 & Feb. 6, 2020

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Davao del Sur Municipality of Hagonoy NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CCE-0007-2020 R.A. 10172 January 23, 2020 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 CHRISTY GALVANO CAPUYAN has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of child’s sex/gender from “Female” to “MALE”; in the certificate of live birth of CHRISJY GALVANO CAPUYAN who was on July 09, 2004 at Poblacion, Hagonoy, Davao del Sur and whose parents are Jerson Lambo Capuyan and Christy Tancontian Galvano. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than February 19, 2020. MDN: Jan 30 & Feb 6, 2020

(Sgd) PUREZA S. CABARDO City Civil Registrar

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advise to the public not to purchase THE ORIGINAL PORCELANA® ASTRINGENT IMPROVED FORMULA comes the warning for establishments not to distribute this product until they have already been covered by the appropriate cosmetic notification. Merchants who ignore the warning shall face regulatory actions and sanctions. The FDA also called on All Local Government Units (LGUs) and Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) to ensure that the THE ORIGINAL PORCELANA® ASTRINGENT IMPROVED FORMULA is not sold or made available in their localities or areas of jurisdiction. Apart from THE ORIGINAL PORCELANA® ASTRINGENT IMPROVED FORMULA, Porcelana also sells facial wash, day and night creams whitening body lotion, soaps and sunblock.

(cfr. Jn 14, 26) To be truthful will always be a matter of our intimate relationship with God. It will always be a religious affair, not just a strictly human affair. As such, it will always involve some mysteries that can only be appreciated through the power of God’s grace. That’s when we can understand why we would be in the truth when we follow Christ’s teaching about loving the enemy and about the beatitudes where we are considered blessed if we are poor in spirit, hungry, meek, pure in heart, persecuted for the sake of Christ, etc. To have the mind of God, we have to listen to St. Paul who talked about becoming a spiritual man and not just a carnal man. “The spiritual man judges all things, but he himself is not subject to anyone’s judgment. For who has known the mind of the Lord…? But we have the mind of Christ.” (1 Cor 2, 15-16)

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from page 4 ever one’s sentiments about it, it does reduce the anxiety and inconvenience on the part of patients and their families concerning the payment of their medical bills which include the medicines bought at the hospital pharmacy, the dextrose, lab exams, meals, doctor’s fees, confinement at hospital rooms and so on. Unfortunately, awareness of and access to health insurance is severely limited here in the countr y most especially to the poor who have to rely on the charity of others especially their local officials and legislators in Congress to pay for most, if not all their medical bills. That’s both tragic and frustrating for those who wish that the government can do something more to provide for the Filipinos especially the poorest of the poor. There will be arguments on how this can be achieved and I won’t go into political debates about it. Suffice it to say that the Department of Health (DOH) through its Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has the authority to regulate and even impose price controls on medicines should the situation require it. That’s what Uy and others who experienced being shortchanged by private hospitals are calling on the DOH to do and it seems the agency doesn’t want to do so. Whether one likes it or not, hospitals are run like any other business and they, particularly their doctors, do earn profit from the medicines sold by those multi-billion dollar pharmaceutical companies. How the national and local governments specifically Cagayan de Oro City Hall deal with that situation is anyone’s guess. For now, the DOH, FDA and the pharmacies operating in the city should shed light on why it is so expensive to buy medicines here. (For questions and comments email me at susanap@yahoo.com)

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from page 4 Economic and Development Authority Regional Office X (NEDA-X) said that “the SUID Metro CDO master plan will guide decision-makers in approving programs, projects, and activities for implementation in Metro CDO that are consistent with national, regional and local development plans.” The emergence of a metropolis with Cagayan de Oro City as its center had its beginning in 1990 with the conceptualization of the Metropolitan Cagayan de Oro Special Development Project (MCSDP). In 1996, the conduct of a comprehensive master plan study for Metro CDO was proposed for Cagayan de Oro City and its immediate surrounding LGUs. In 2009, the NEDA-X prepared the Expanded Cagayan de Oro – Iligan Corridor (CIC) Area Plan and identified the Metro CDO as the hub for trading and services. The Northern Mindanao Climate and Disaster Risk-Sensitive Regional Physical Framework Plan 2013-2040 (2015 Update) recognized the Metro CDO as a metropolitan center by 2040. (With data from NEDA 10)

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units (LGUs), particularly barangays captains, to become frontliners in the government’s fight against the disease. President Duterte said the LGUs and the barangays must work with health officials in reporting and transporting individuals suspected to be infected by the novel coronavirus. The President also appealed to private hospitals to help the government fight the scourge by accommodating patients seeking treatment after hearing reports that some private facilities refuse to accept patients manifesting symptoms of the virus. Health officials were also mandated by the President to conduct an inventory

Thursday, February 6, 2020 of vehicles at the DOH’s regional offices to be used in transporting infected persons. He vowed to allocate money for the DOH to help it buy new vehicles that will only cater to coronavirus infections. PND

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of the poorest towns in the country are located in this region. What was worse for these poor families was the feeling of isolation – of being too far off to be heard, and aided by their government. Temptation to join groups making false promises of solace was high, especially on an empty stomach. They had no one else to turn to. Those who fall victims to these ideologies become like fish caught in bait. But the government has heard their cries. It’s time to break that cord of deception and reconnect to the cords of lasting peace. President Rodrigo Duterte issued Executive Order 70, creating the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict, or the NTF-ELCAC. He insists that ending this decades-long conflict is a top priority. The communist insurgency has already claimed countless lives, and there must be no more delay in addressing the root cause of this problem – poverty. The President appointed Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Bautista to personally oversee the Task Force in Zamboanga Peninsula. Secretary Bautista made his first appearance as the Cabinet Officer Responsible for Development and Security in Region 9, or CORDS in Zamboanga Peninsula on July 11, 2019. He facilitated a “convergence workshop” where he rallied government agencies to join resources and work as one to address poverty once and for all. The Secretary, as a former military officer is used to fighting battles. He is now faced with fighting a battle of principle – to make people realize that their government has been here all along, but this time, government goes the extra

mile, literally – onwards to the once unreachable communities where people need help the most. “We need to converge, there is no other way. And hopefully, our people will finally feel that their government here, ready to help them,” said Secretary Bautista. 2019 was a challenging year. In the early months, numerous meetings and planning activities were done to solidify the Task Force and to make interventions especially for the poor much more effective. In spite of challenges, Secretary Bautista’s efforts, with the support of his team led by DSWD Undersecretary Rene Glen Paje and the Regional Task Force were able to make strides towards EO 70’s objective. As documented in the news, hundreds of rebels surrendered their arms and finally came down from the hinterlands to be reunited with their families, hoping to be productive members of their communities once more. Jed (not his real name), after his emotional surrender to authorities in Zamboanga del Sur last December was in tears as he recounted his struggles as a former rebel. “It was very difficult. We starved, fatigued from days of walking with sleepless nights. I missed my family terribly. All that for promises of better lives that never ever came true,” he said. He finally decided to return after hearing about the sincerity of government during a “Serbisyo Caravan”. Similar caravans were conducted in other towns, not only to encourage rebels to return to society, but even more so to bring government services where they are needed the most. The caravans, initially involving only government agencies, have already generated participation from nongovernment organizations and the private sector. The eyes of the communities have finally been opened to the atrocities of the communist terrorist groups. Civilian-led peaceful indignation rallies were conducted in Zamboanga del Norte and Zamboanga del Sur, and more similar

activities are expected in the coming days. At the same time, government agencies have continuously been meeting and dialoguing with the people in the countryside. The people expect results, and this is what the Task Force is all about. “If we are able to reduce and eradicate that [poverty], then there will be no reason for the communist group to say that the government has neglected them,” Secretary Bautista said. While the battle of principle continues, one thing is for sure. The people of this democracy are slowly, but surely winning this war. (RVC/DIS/PIA9-ZAMSULTA)

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that a branch manager can only approve a monthly release of P10,000 from the previous amount of P50,000. In response PhilHealth medical specialist Dr. Arlene Joy A. Mar said there are ‘no changes yet’ on the benefits of cancer patients under the Universal Health Care Act. Both Salvacion and Mar assured Thrive CDO that they will immediately relay Thrive CDO’s appeal for an increase in benefits for cancer patients and survivors to their central offices in Manila. For her part Ma. Cheryl Guara, focal person of the City Social Welfare Office, told the group that Cagayan de Oro City Hall will process and update the list of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) and this was confirmed by PWD Affairs Officer Maria Liza G Corpuz, who said this will be based on guidelines by the Department of Health (DOH). Cancer patients and survivors are deemed PWDs under the Universal Health Care law which focuses on an integrated approach to health care delivery for Filipinos. The press-briefing organized by Thrive CDO was attended by representatives of PhilHealth like Dr. Arlene Joy A. Mar and Maria Ginger A. Pielago, PCSO branch manager Divina M. Salvacion and representatives of the City Social Welfare Office like PWD Affairs Officer Maria Liza G Corpuz, PWD

focal person Ma, Cheryl Gaura and CSWO overseer Mike Fabello. Also in attendance were Marivic F.Lluisma, president of the Cancer Survivor Support Association of Northern Mindanao Medical Center (NMMC) and Sassa Apale, who represented the the Teens and Young Adults with cancer. Thrive CDO was organized in 2008 by Karen Lluch, a former Miss Cagayan de Oro pageant winner and breast cancer survivor. Thrive CDO partnered with Trish Tamparong of Spruce whose mother Maridel is a cancer survivor as well as with Human Nature CDO group, Delsa Mortola, Atty. Sam Tan and Dr. Monica Llanilo Romero. ‘Dr. Mercy JandayanLabial presided over the forum while Bengue Sarmiento served as the secretariat. Also in attendance was Thrive CDO member Wella Marie P. Akut- Pareja/Susan Palmes

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from page 7 and regular inspections of slaughterhouses in the region. “Our national office has issued memorandum no. 202002-0097 that required us to closely watch slaughterhouses and abattoirs in the region to ensure that pork meat for public consumption is safe from ASF,” he said. Canillas said their office is also coordinating with other concerned agencies in watching points of entry to the Caraga Region, particularly the ports. The memorandum, he added, was addressed to all NMIS regional offices in Mindanao. “Caraga Region continues to be free from ASF. Our pork meat products are safe for human consumption,” Canillas said. On Tuesday (February 4), members of the Butuan City African Swine Fever Task Force convened for an emergency meeting in view of the entry of ASF in Mindanao. Contingency plans were laid down during the meeting with the aim of preventing the local swine from being afflicted with ASF. The meeting was presided by city administrator Reynaldo Desiata. (PNA)

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Senate President Vicente Sotto III inducts the 2020-2022 officers of the United Print Media Group (UPMG), the association of major publication companies. Photo shows from left to right:

Senate President Vicente Sotto III, Barbie Atienza (Manila Bulletin)- President, Jay Sarmiento (PhilStar Media Group)-Vice President, Vivienne Motomal (Journal Group of Publications)- Treasurer, Jeanette Dominguez (BusinessWorld) – Secretary, Annie Grefal (Manila Standard) – Auditor, Sherly Baula (Chinese Commercial News)- Director, Jong Arcano (Philippine Daily Inquirer) - Public Relations Officer, Marisa Consuelo (Gadgets Magazine) – Director, Marvin Estigoy (Business Mirror) – Director, Badette Cunanan (Manila Bulletin)- Chief of Staff.

Marvin Estigoy (Business Mirror), Jong Arcano (Philippine Daily Inquirer) - Public Relations Officer, Sherly Baula (Chinese Commercial News)- Director, Vivienne Motomal (Journal Group of Publications) Treasurer, Barbie Atienza (Manila Bulletin)- President, Senate President Vicente Sotto III, Jay Sarmiento (PhilStar Media Group)-Vice President, Jeanette Dominguez (BusinessWorld) – Secretary, Annie Grefal (Manila Standard) – Auditor, Marisa Consuelo (Gadgets Magazine) – Director, Badette Cunanan (Manila Bulletin)- Chief of Staff.

FDA warns public against using Original Porcelana® Astringent Improved Formula for safety reasons

DESPITE warnings from The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), THE ORIGINAL PORCELANA ASTRINGENT IMPROVED FORMULA continues to be sold commercially in Davao. The FDA Regional Office in Davao City has received reports from concerned citizens that several drug stores and supermarkets continue to sell THE ORIGINAL PORCELANA ASTRINGENT IMPROVED FORMULA despite the health risks it poses. In FDA Advisory No. 2019-119, THE ORIGINAL PORCELANA® ASTRINGENT IMPROVED FORMULA has been found to be positive for the presence of HYDROQUINONE and TRETINOIN, ingredients that are not allowed to be

part of a cosmetic. As per Administrative Order No. 13 s. 1999, the FDA says Hydroquinone and/or Tretinoin (Retinoic Acid) shall be classified as home remedy, over-the-counter, or prescription drug depending on the amount present. Accordingly, because THE ORIGINAL PORCELANA® ASTRINGENT IMPROVED FORMULA has not complied with these standards, the FDA says consumers who use these products as a cosmetic are risking their health and safety. Using the product may result in adverse reactions including skin irritation, itchiness, anaphylactic shock and even, organ failure. Along with FDA’s strong See WARNS, page 11