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‘Ombud’ dismisses Oca, Kikang is new Mayor Volume VII, No. 210

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CAGAYAN de Oro City-Vice Mayor Reiner Uy is the new City Mayor of this trading hub of about 600,000 people in Northern Mindanao. The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) served the dismissal order against incumbent City Mayor Oscar Moreno and three others at 3:48 Monday afternoon. The Mindanao Daily News (MDN) obtained copies of the dismissal order. Also ordered dismissed were Elmer M. Wabe, Patrick U. Gabutina, and Rolando M. Pacuribot.

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Moreno and the three other city officials were ordered dismissed for Grave Misconduct, Serious Dishonesty and Conduct Prejudicial to the Best of Public Service. The dismissal order also carries the penalties that cancels eligibility, forfeiture of retirement benefits and perpetual disqualification for re-employment in public service. The case against Divina B. Bade, Imelda Marie B. Beltran and Elsie P. Lopoy was dismissed. The Ombudsman ordered the DILG to implement the dismissal order

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PDEA hit for abusing ‘search warrant’ in case vs state college president in NorCot KIDAPAWAN City--The lawyer of an embattled president of a state-run college in Arakan, North Cotabato, from whose residence inside campus authorities claimed finding P500,000 worth of shabu and various high-powered firearms, has lambasted the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) for ordering a manhunt against his client even though there was no arrest warrant issued by the courts. Lawyer Israelito Torreon noted that only a search warrant was issued for authorities to check the President’s Yard – a compound inside campus where the administraiton building and the residence of Dr. Samson Molao, president of the Cotabato Founda-

tion College for Science and Technology (CFCST), are situated – and yet the raiding party arrested the school’s guards. Last January 29, PDEA operatives from the national headquarters led by Levi Ortiz, director for Special Enforcement Services, and elements of the police’s Special Action Force, conducted the raid before dawn inside campus located at Barangay Doruluman in Arakan, North Cotabato reportedly because of the existence of a shabu laboratory and the proliferation of highpowered firearms. Molao was reportedly not in the campus during the raid starting around 3 a.m. and still at large as of press time.

THE Maute Group is now considered “virtually decimated” as it has “no capability to wage war and it will take years before they could recover, if at all,” Western Mindanao Command chief Lt. Gen. Carlito Galvez told MindaNews in a telephone interview. Galvez said only around 30 remnants of the Maute Group under Abu Dar have been monitored and he is confident that sustained See galvez, page 5

Operatives arrested five CFCST guards that they saw were holding firearms during the raid. Ortiz said they seized 13 firearms, all lacking pertinent legal papers, from Molao’s residence. Reports said the firearms include AK-47, M-14 and M-16 Armalite rifles. Records show that the PDEA filed last Monday a complaint before the Provincial Prosecutor of Kidapawan City against Molao for operating a drug den inside school and for illegal possession of firearms. Torreon said his client does not intend to hide from authorities but was shocked Lt. Gen. Carlito Galvez, Western Mindanao Command says the Maute Group is now to learn that the PDEA has “virtually decimated” with only around 30 remnants but sustained military operations, issued a manhunt to arrest he said, would completely eliminate them soon. See president, page 5

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City Council puts on hold proposals to commend wounded SWAT member KIDAPAWAN City--The legislative council here has put on hold proposals to give a wounded member of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team commendation for his valor and heroism. Kidapawan City councilor Jivy Roe Bombeo, author of the resolutions, said the council has yet to dig deeper into the incident that involved Police Officer 3 Erick John Yamuta, SWAT member who was critically wounded after he engaged in a shootout with a group of armed men on January 27. The proposals were referred to Councilor Fran-

cis Palmones, chair of the Committee on Peace and Order; and Councilor Ruby Padilla-Sison, chair of the Committee on Human Rights of the Sangguniang Panlungsod ng Kidapawan. Bombeo, in an interview over radio station DXND here, said the council is set to invite to a question hour city police director, Chief Inspector Ramel Hojilla, to shed light on the issue. Initially, Bombeo said he was shown footages of the close-circuit television (CCTV) that captured the shooting incident. Based on the CCTV footages, Yamuta, who at that time was doing a security

check along the highway, responded to the shooting incident that transpired at a commercial district here and engaged a group of gunmen in a shootout. The police identified these gunmen as Sugar Rey Dimaano, David Adolfo, and Mario Pagaduan dela Cruz. Dimaano, police records showed, was a drug surrenderer. Investigators also considered illegal drugs trade as one of the motives for the shooting. Bombeo urged the local government to shoulder the hospital bills of Yamuta See puts, page 11

CAMPUS JOURNOS. Campus journalist of the Golden Heritage Polytechnic College (GHPC) pose for photograph after the News and Editorial writing lecture of Mindanao Daily News Managing Editor Ruel V. Pelone (in red T-shirt) on February 4, 2018 held at the GHPC campus in Cagayan de Oro City. contributed supplied

Provincial council confirms 2017 Revised Traffic Code of Panabo City By Vikki Amorio – CIO Panabo

The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Davao del Norte has recently confirmed City Ordinance 31-17 otherwise known as the 2017 Revised Traffic Code of Panabo City. According to Public Transportation Committee Chair JOB FAIR. Beneficiaries of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 10 in Impasug-ong and Sumilao towns, all of Bukidnon province take advantage of the two-day special recruitment activity. The job fair aims to hire grantees under the regular Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) and Modified Conditional Cash Transfer for Indigenous People (MCCT-IP). Public Employment Services Officer Cyril John Noval of Sumilao LGU disclosed that the activity is in partnership with the transport giant Rural Transit Mindanao Inc. (RTMI); Sta. Clara International; and 4th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army. Text by Oliver Badel Inodeo and Photos by Aynie Amboloto Nazaora of the Municipal Action Team Sumilao

Datu Ariel S. Macla, the revision of the existing traffic code had to be enacted as the previous one has limited the operation of the concerned executive departments in regulating traffic violations. In this Code, it has increased the penalty for traffic violators with a minimum penalty of Php300. For Colorum Motorized PUV tricycles, the penalty has been increased from Php150 to Php2500 plus impoundment for three months. Non-display of fare matrix or the official taripa will be fined Php500 while overcharging of fares and refusal to render service/ transportation imposes a

penalty of Php800. Meanwhile, the Local Chief Executive, Mayor James G. Gamao, has issued an Executive Order creating Task Force Transpubliko to address the public transportation and traffic concerns in the city, and to properly enforce the penalties as provided in the ordinance. As of today, a complaint may be filed before the Traffic Management Unit at Panabo Gym or through the Facebook account of the City Government Panabo. Click the link below to see the copy of the 2017 Revised Traffic Code of Panab o. http s:/ / d r ive. google.com/file/d/1Fj1tD 9fYPB7TrZARg2ljXbnjKK 2eOd0t/view?usp=sharing

Alleged finance officer of NPA DEAR PROGRAM: DEVELOPING LOVE FOR READING in Mindanao nabbed in Butuan to Drop Everything and slow readers in reading Moreover,parents must

AN alleged finance officer of the New People’s Army (NPA) was arrested, “with the help of the community, Friday afternoon in Butuan City, the Eastern Mindanao Command said in a press release. Leonida Guao alias Lea, Ligaya and Laya was arrested during a joint 4th Infantry Division, Philippine Army – PNP CARAGA Interagency Law Enforcement Operations in Brgy Bading, Butuan City on February 2, 2018 at around 3 p.m. “with the help of the community.”

Gu a o “ h and l e s t h e group’s extortion money in Mindanao,” Eastmincom said. It also said Guao was nabbed by virtue of a warrant of arrest for murder, issued by the Regional Trial Court Branch-7 in Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur. No other details were provided on how Guao was arrested. Major Ezra Balagtey, chief of the Public Information Office of Eastmincom, told MindaNews that the See nabbed, page 11

By Rosemarie Janeo-Tamsi West City Central School

Reading plays a vital role towards a good academic performance in schools. However, why do some learners get low scores during periodical tests? Generally because they did not develop in them the love for reading. One of the interventions that English and reading teachers do in the classroom is the DEAR program or Drop Everything and Read. DEAR is a time set aside for teachers and learners

Read. The goal of DEAR is to encourage independent silent reading for particular time on a daily or weekly basis. Students choose the book they wish to read, share what they’ve read, and receive the support they need for further reading explorations and reflections. Through this reading program of the Department of Education,the teachers could also develop the children’s love of reading,peer teaching, the independent readers would help the

and would be a model that would lead to encouragement that… a page each day could become a reader someday.In addition reading with peer also could develop a friendly relationship inside the classroom. Thus,using DEAR could develop the learners on how to love reading rather using gadgets most of the time.Furthermore,teacher inside he classroom plays an important role in this matter.Thus, close supervision is being suggested.

follow up and their children at home and it is really highly recommended too. To recapitulate,using DEAR in every classroom would mean a lot to every learner so with the teacher herself/himself.Hand in hand the teacher and the parents should have the same goal, commitment and focus to the development and success of these young minds .’’.the future hope of the country’;..as what Dr. Jose Rizal said.

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‘Kikang’ should exercise his mayoral authority As expected, supporters of beleaguered Cagayan De Oro City Mayor Oscar S. Moreno would immediately troop to the City Hall every time reports of alleged suspension or dismissal order were about to be served to the city mayor. With the dismissal order served last Monday afternoon, the supporters would likely swarm in front of the City Hall in the guise of a “prayer rally” to purportedly ask “divine intervention” to prevent the dismissal or suspension of Moreno to prosper. But, this trick is no longer credible. It is of note that the use of the “prayer rally” and the “church” as a means of shielding oneself, particularly by a politician from possible arrest or dismissal has become rampant and incredible. This chicanery is an old trick since the sup-

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porters who come along to join the “prayer rally” are those who always want to gain something from the administration. Anyway, what divine intervention are we talking about here? There is no such thing as divine intercession. On the contrary, in the case of Moreno, the divine intervention would mean the release of the restraining order by the Court of Appeals. Last week, prior to the release of the memorandum of the latest dismissal, Moreno’s camp has filed a “status quo ante” with the CA. Of course, the status quo ante was meant to prevent the latest dismissal order to be served. What happened? Perhaps, the CA already feels the people’s consternation of the court’s propensity of releasing a restraining order every time Moreno

is suspended or dismissed that, this time, the court has not responded with the “status quo ante” of Moreno’s camp. Anyway, will the status quo ante become enforceable when the dismissal order was already served? Does anyone remember the TRO issued by the CA a day after the DILG’s dismissal order was served against Moreno in 2016? Well, if the CA would again set aside the latest dismissal order by granting the “status quo ante,” what does anyone expect of this administration? The fact that despite the dozens of anti-graft cases, the ruling political party has welcomed Moreno to its fold means only one thing – this administration is ready to protect its allies at all costs. It is unfortunate that President Rodrigo Duterte’s

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obsession to rid this government of corruption is only a “double talk.” A cheap political overture, so to speak. It is sad, that while Duterte enjoys the so called “popular support” (as far as the SWS Survey is concerned), his fight against corruption in the government remains unpopular. On the contrary, Duterte is aiming guns against the judiciary, which, for some, is an indication that Duterte wants the judiciary to toe the line with his administration. Call it preposterous, but it is the public perception when the highest elected public official of the land fails to act with decisiveness against those perceived to be corrupt “allies and friends.”

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Never enough

All the shine of a thousand spotlights/All the stars we steal from the nightsky/Will never be enough/Never be enough/Towers of gold are still too little/These hands could hold the world but it’ll/Never be enough/Never/ Never be enough – excerpts from the song ‘Never enough’ by Loren Allred WE can’t simply begrudge Big Business for making money — that’s the basis of their capitalist thinking, no debate about that. However, we get annoyed when Big Business hides under corporate rugs their tax obligation with the government. More so, when they deliberately manipulate their income in ways that are clearly not in the best interest of the government, but solely for their abusive practice of corporate greed.

Under Malacanang’s TRAIN or the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion, the Duterte economic measure is expected to go full steam in creating a more just, simple, and effective system of tax collection The rich will have a bigger tax contribution and the poor benefitting more from the government’s programs and services. The measure is expected to generate P130 billion, which will fund the Duterte administration’s “Build Build Build” program, construction of public school facilities, and potable drinking water supply in public places, among others. On the other hand, Malacanang’s campaign against corruption is in full steam, rallying through the bureaucracies of both the government and the business sector.

Accordingly, President Duterte signed Executive Order No. 43 creating the Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission. The EO stated that the commission is mandated to directly assist the President in investigating and/or hearing administrative cases primarily involving graft and or corruption against all presidential appointees. Likewise, EO 43 is dedicated to providing assistance to the President in the investigation and hearing of administrative cases and complaints, and in the conduct of lifestyle checks and/or fact-finding inquiries. Further, EO 43 also serves as ‘look out’ on presidential appointees and other public officers allegedly involved in graft and corrupt practices, or have committed other higher

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crimes and/or violations of the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees. The commission would have power, on a complaint, or motu proprio, and concurrently with the Office of the Ombudsman to hear, investigate, receive, gather, and evaluate evidence, intelligence reports, and information in administrative cases against all presidential appointees. As long as corruption prevails in the bureaucracy, greed of any kind likes to dwell in it. As the song goes: never, never, never enough. (ruffy44_ph2000@ yahoo.com)

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Think a minute… There’s a story about a man and woman who had been married for over 60 years. They had shared and talked about almost everything. But the wife had kept a special box in her closet. She had asked her husband never to open it or even ask her about it. Then one day, the old woman got very sick and the doctor said she would never recover. Her husband began to sort through all of his wife’s belongings. When he found the box, he brought it to his wife’s bedside. She

agreed that it was finally time he knew what was in the box. Her husband opened it and found 2 little handkerchiefs and a stack of money totaling $25,000! His wife explained: “When we were married, my grandmother told me that the secret of a happy marriage was to never disagree or argue. She told me that if I ever got angry with you I should just keep quiet and sew a handkerchief.” The old man was so touched and moved he had to hold back the tears. Only 2 handkerchiefs were in the box. He

almost burst with joy and pride that in over 60 years she had only been angry with him 2 times! “Dear,” he said, “that explains the handkerchiefs, but what about all of this money? Where did it come from?” She answered: “Oh, that’s the money I made from selling all the other handkerchiefs.” Well, that’s definitely an interesting way to keep peace in your marriage, and make $25,000 at the same time! But that husband probably wondered what he had done to make his wife angry so many

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times! He’d always thought they had a close marriage. But it wasn’t based on the truth. Obviously, they had not been completely honest with each other. Instead of sharing their real feelings, they had built a wall between them—a wall of handkerchiefs. Think a Minute…

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Now, back to where the CYNOSURE starts, the new City Mayor of Cagayan De Oro is Ranier “Kikang” Uy. Uy, son of the incumbent Congressman Rolando Uy of the city’s first district, is a hesitant City Mayor. The catch is that Kikang thinks that the CA might grant the “status quo ante” soon that, it would cut short his mayoral stint. With the thought of Moreno’s coming back, Kikang could neither renew the job order contracts of Moreno’s men nor hire his (Kikang) followers. But, if Kikang wants to assert his authority as the new designated Mayor, he should not renew the job order contracts of Moreno. Kikang must replace all the job order contracts with his own people. That is the only way Kikang could take hold of the City Hall even for a day or two. Such action would give credence to Kikang’s authority and would send a strong message that, if given a chance, he has the political will to rule the city government. Kikang should remember that the exercise of power and the symbol of authority is measured by centimeters – not by feet or meters. It means that a single stroke of the pen by those who wields power is enough to change the present condition and ultimately influence the future.

military operations would “completely eliminate them” soon. The Maute Group and other ISIS/Daesh-inspired allies laid siege on Marawi City on May 23 last year after a failed attempt by government forces to arrest its ally, Abu Sayyaf ’s Isnilon Hapilon. President Rodrigo Duterte declared martial law some eight hours after the clashes started in the country’s lone Islamic City. The siege lasted for five months and on October 17, a day after Hapilon and Omar Maute were killed by government troops, Duterte declared Marawi “liberated from the terrorist influence.” Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana terminated all combat operations in the city on October 23, exactly five months after the siege began. In July, martial law was extended until yearend 2017 but on December 13 last year, Congress approved President Duterte’s request to extend martial law until yearend 2018. Galvez told MindaNews on Monday that martial law is still needed “to completely eliminate the threat of Daesh/ISIS and all forms of terrorism in Mindanao. “We still have the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF)-Daesh threat in Central Mindanoa and the Abu Sayyaf Gorup in Basilan

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Wednesday, February 7, 2018 and Sulu. With martial law, we can dramatically reduce the terror and drug menace by yearend,” he said. Galvez said the Maute remnants under Abu Dar will have a hard time recruiting members because mechanisms have been put in place at the local level to help prevent violent extremism. He referred to the dialogues and coordination they have conducted with Muslim religious leaders and local officials. Galvez cited their efforts in “diplomatic mentoring” which involves talking with local chief executives and in settling cases of ‘rido’ (clan feuds). “Diplomatic mentoring is moral suasion for them to do what is morally right and what is good for their people… to respect rule of law and exercise their leadership to govern and promote the welfare of their people,” Galvez told MindaNews. “Indirect disarming or voluntary surrender of firearms is just one consequential outcome of our broad diplomatic strategies,” he said. Last Friday, Mayor Anton Burahan of Pata Island in Sulu surrendered a cache of weapons and ammunition to Brigadier General Cirilito Sobejana, commander of the Joint Task Force Sulu. The mayor surrendered 81MM mortar tubes; a 90 RR crew-served weapon; a barrel of caliber .50 MG;

four M16 rifles; three M14 rifles; five Garand rifles; an M79 grenade launcher and hundreds of rounds of ammunition. A ‘rido’ settlement in Lanao del Sur also yielded several firearms from erstwhile warring clans. (Carolyn O. Arguillas / MindaNews)

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him. “How can the PDEA issue a manhunt order? There is yet no warrant to arrest my client, Dr. Molao. He was really surprised to know that the charges had included his alleged operation of a drug den inside the school. Is that possible? That his school has a drug den?” Torreon said in a radio interview over Catholic-run DXND. Torreon questioned the manner of the implementation of the search warrant. “The PDEA operatives arrested persons who were not included in the search warrant. These people were security guards of the school. They were just hired to secure the school from groups that are out to overtake or occupy it,” the lawyer said. He explained that at this time his client could not be arrested by anybody as there is yet no warrant issued for his apprehension. “Take note: there was only a search warrant, not a warrant of arrest. A search warrant gives authority to search a particular place. It is not even an authority to search another place

LAC SESSION: A TOOL FOR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

Department of Education continuously encourages teachers to improve in the field and not be confined by the four walls of the classroom. Seminars and training were conducted from time to time. However, not all were privileged to be part of those training and seminars then, here comes LAC sessions to fill in the gap of updating teachers regardless of one’s field of specialization. This has been part of the suggested program of the Division of Cagayan de Oro City to include in the year’s activities aside from the required In Service Training in every school year. LAC stands for Learning Action Cell. This is a group of teachers who engage in collaborative learning sessions to solve shared challenges encountered in the school facilitated by the school head or a desig-

nated LAC Leader. LAC will become the school-based communities of practice that are positive, caring, and safe spaces. This has been stipulated from D.O. 35, s. 2016 with its implementing guideline as a K to 12 Basic Education Program School-Based Continuing Professional Development Strategy for the Improvement of Teaching and Learning. Since the start of the implementation of the program until this present time, it gained positive results from teachers. It became a venue for a healthy learning time with colleagues with the updates shared by the LAC leader assigned on the date, at the same time strengthening the bond between teachers and school administrators. Indeed, a venue for growth and development and at the end of the day, the fruit was for creating productive learners of the society.

that was not mentioned in the document,” stressed Torreon. He said he felt obliged to talk to media to clarify matters as regards his client’s case. “I have to inform the

PNP, the PDEA, and the military that they should not arrest Dr. Molao on site. Whoever arrests him, we are also forced to file charges against them,” he warned. (Malu Cadelina Manar / MindaNews)

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DAVAO CITY – Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio will appear before a Senate investigation into the alleged violation of Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) only when there is a subpoena with contempt. “I respect the authority of the Senate as part of a legislative branch, so if there is subpoena I will go and attend. But if it is an invitation I will not attend,” the city mayor told reporters in a press interview Monday at the sidelines of the Davao City-Kaui’I, Hawaii Sister City Agreement signing at the Marco Polo Hotel here. The mayor, however,

Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio

chided Trillanes as confused. “I think he’s going crazy and I’m starting to believe the rumors about his getting hooked on something because there is no other explanation for his obsession with President Duterte. He is lying,” Duterte-Carpio said. Showing how confused Trillanes is, she cited two instances when the senator could not pinpoint the real sources of his alleged documents about their hidden wealth. First, the mayor said Trillanes pointed to a certain Joseph de Mesa as the source of his documents.

As he could not produce De Mesa, Trillanes then pointed to the Anti-Money laundering Council (AMLC). “But then he was tweeting saying the President refuses to issue a waiver so that AMLC (documents) will be issued. So how come he has in his possession the purported AMLC documents? It only shows he is not making sense,” DuterteCarpio said. The mayor was concerned that Trillanes is not helping the country, and taking down the President will not help the country. Despite this, DuterteCarpio said she is not about

to file a case against the senator. “I respect his opinion no matter how crazy it is,” she said. Duterte-Carpio, however, added: “I already have a lawyer since the election campaign who is working on this issue. We just need a collaborating counsel just in case this develops into a legal case.” During Monday’s session, Trillanes sought a Senate investigation into the possible violation of the AMLA by President Duterte and Mayor Duterte-Carpio through the filing of Senate Resolution No. 602. See appear, page 11

Mindanao ‘Lumads’ seek self-determination DAVAO CITY -- Close to 1,000 lumad tribal leaders, elders and representatives from four regions in Mindanao on Thursday signed a manifesto to strengthen their push for self-determination according to their customary laws. They also strongly declared support for President Rodrigo Duterte who can help them shape and achieve their destiny as United Indigenous Peoples of Mindanao in their ancestral domain. T he man i fe sto w as reached after the Indig-

enous People (IP) Leaders Summit on January 31 and February 1 at Green Heights Convention Center here to resolve issues confronting their communities. The summit was aimed at providing the lumads a venue to air their concerns to the national government. According to them, the struggle and fight for selfdetermination is based on their customary laws, cultures and traditions passed by their ancestors that are deeply rooted in their communities. See seek, page 11

Davao, Hawaii sisterhood to boost agri, tourism DAVAO CITY -- Davao City and the county of Kaua’i, Hawaii on Monday formally inked a sisterhood agreement that is seen to boost agricultural trade, tourism and cultural exchange between two cities. Kaua’i Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr. said his government is initially looking at coffee and cacao agricultural industries to kick-off the sister-city relations. He said Davao’s cacao will open opportunities for chocolate products in his city. In tourism, Carvalho said Davao City and Kaui’I

have so many opportunities where families from Kaua’i can explore when they visit Davao City. “But at the top, we are moving to the direction of agriculture,” Carvalho said during the press conference on the sidelines of the signing ceremony held at the Marco Polo Hotel. The sister-city agreement was formally sealed a year after the visit of Kaua’i delegation last year to explore trade opportunities in the city. Kaua’i is Hawaii’s fourth largest island and called the “Garden Island”.

According to Kaua’i’s tourism website, the county is draped in emerald valleys, sharp mountain spires and jagged cliffs aged by time and the elements. It is home to a variety of outdoor activities like kayaking in the Wailua River, snorkelling on Poipu Beach, hiking the trails of Kokee State Park, or go ziplining above Kauai’s lush valleys. Carvalho said that being the first county in the US to be sister-city of Davao is a big impact on the Philippines and United States of America relations. “We are not too big. We

are not so small,” he said. Carvalho stressed that being small township government is more connected to the people. Duterte-Carpio sees more tourism and agriculture and cultural exchange where Davaoeños can interact with different cultures. The mayor said it is in agriculture, tourism, culture, trade, and commerce that both Davao and Kaua’i can mutually benefit since both parties take pride in these fields. The mayor said Davao See boost, page 11

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Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Honda Flagship Shop in Davao excites motorcycle enthusiasts with new Honda Big Bike Showroom

Davao City, February 3, 2018 -- Following the launch of its latest big bike collection in Makati and Cebu, Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI), the leading motorcycle manufacturer in the Philippines, just unveiled its new Big Bike Showroom in its Flagship Shop in Buhangin, Davao City. The new showroom is expected to excite motorcycle enthusiasts in the region as it highlights a new feature to the flagship store. As a premium hub for Honda’s growing community, this modern-design showroom was built in partnership with DESMARK Corporation, one of the leading motorcycle dealership of Honda. Covering approximately 6,960 square meters, the store features an extensive, multi-rack display of Honda products, a well-appointed riders’ lounge, and a test ride

area. These features are intended to showcase Honda’s cutting-edge motorcycles, innovative power products, and genuine spare parts. With the addition of the new Big Bike Showroom, the flagship store now highlights the latest collection of Honda Big Bikes. These new bikes are designed especially for thrill seekers and adventurers who require tough and heavy-duty motorcycles with bigger engine displacements. They are also made to deliver the speed and performance, suited for highway cruising and taking on rough terrains. “Last December 2017 and January 2018, we first launched our latest Big Bike collection in Manila Flagship Shop and Cebu Flagship shop, respectively,” said Mr. Daiki Mihara, president of HPI. “However, since we consider Davao as one of the important markets, we also

Petitioner.

-versus- THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF BAROY, LANAO DEL NORTE, Respondent. X----------------------------------------------------------/ ORDER This is a petition for Correction of Entry in the Birth Certificate filed by the herein petitioner, JUVY JUMALON-REQUINA. Petitioner alleges that he is of legal age, married, Filipino and a resident of Manlegro St., Gango, Ozamis City. Respondent is sued in his official capacity. Petitioner was born to spouses Montgolfier P. Jumalon and Diosdada G. Jumalon. However, the registration of the facts of his birth was only done on November 20, 1984 by her mother. Unknown to her, her mother registered the Date of her birth as 15 March 1962 instead of 15 March 1966 as it can be gleaned in all her documents of importance. Hence, this petition for correction of entry. Furthermore, there is also an error in the entry of the Date of Marriage of her parents, as it was entered as September 25, 1981 instead of October 21, 1965 as reflected in the Marriage Contract of her parents. In the same Birth Certificate, under Entry No. 2 of the SEX of the child, the two spaces for 1. Male and 2. Female were both marked as “X”:, that gives confusion as to the real gender of the child. That the “X” entered in the space of Male should be deleted, as the petitioner is obviously a FEMALE. That the petition is filed in good faith and is not intended to conceal the commission of a crime and/or defeat the investigation and prosecution of the same. But its sole intention is to straighten her record of birth, to avoid confusion and future inconvenience that it may cause. Set the initial hearing of the petition to March 26, 2018 at 8:30 O’clock in the morning before the sala of this Court. The petitioner is hereby directed to publish copy of this Order to a newspaper of general circulation for three (3) consecutive weeks, at her expense. Any person/s interested to the petition may come to Court on said date and time to show cause why said petition should not be granted. Furnish copy of this Order to the Office of the Solicitor General at 134 Amorsolo St., Legazpi Village, Makati City, to the Office of the Public Prosecutor in Tubod, Lanao del Norte, to the Office of the Local Civil Registrar of Baroy, Lanao del Norte, to Atty. Dorothea Basalo, counsel for the petitioner and to the petitioner herself at her address at Manlegro St., Gango Ozamis City. SO ORDERED. January 26, 2018 Tubod, Lanao del Norte. (SGD.) DENNIS P. VICOY Acting Presiding Judge

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two-piece front fork, remote reservoir rear shocks, four-piston caliper brakes, floating discs, and a sharper chassis. This model is set to arrive in the Philippine market this year. SPORT/RACER Meanwhile, for sports enthusiasts, Honda has the CBR500R, a big bike infused with a next-level, inline-twin 471cc engine with power suited for racing. Designers of the bike fused aggressive styling with its comfortable framework for riding, as well as a traditional bike image and

modern, sleek design. This middleweight sports bike has an aerodynamic fairing and air ducts, specially designed all the way to the two-channel ABS and 41mm SDBV telescopic fork. There is also the CBR1000RR FIREBLADE SP, which is designed with the MotoGP racing DNA in mind. It is engineered to have lightness, precision, and controllable handling as evidenced by its Selectable Torque Control and Engine Break Systems, New ABS See honda, page 8

BY SOLE HEIR

In re: Petition for correction of entries Spl. Proc. No. 333-07-2017 in the Certificate of Live Birth of JUVY GALABIN JUMALON under the Date of Birth from March 15, 1962 to March 15, 1966 and under the Date of Marriage of Parents from September 25, 1981 to October 21, 1965, and to cancel “X” under Entry No. 2 which refers to “Sex” of the child which was doubly marked with X, and retain the “X” under FEMALE, as gender of the child.

four-cylinder, 649cc, DOHC inline engine. It also comes with a new six-speed ratio gearbox, a two-channel ABS, a 41mm SDBV telescopic fork and a fully adjustable Showa suspension for smoother riding. The CB1100EX, on the other hand, has a classic design integrating modern features with its seamless fuel tank, deep chrome exhausts, 17-inch cast aluminum wheels, and a hand-built look. It also has an air-cooled, inline fourcylinder, 6-speed transmission, 1140cc engine, a

AFFIDAVIT OF ADJUDICATION

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF LANAO DEL NORTE 12th Judicial Region Branch 07 Tubod, Lanao del Norte

JUVY JUMALON-REQUINA,

see the value of showcasing our latest Honda Big Bikes collection to the Dabawenyo public, here, in our flagship store.” A total of eight new Honda Big Bike models will be housed in the showroom categorized into four types: Roadster, Sports/ Racer, Traveler, and New Adventure. ROADSTER Honda introduced its roadster category, starting with the Rebel 500, which is designed for both laid-back cruising and a more active sports riding. It features a rider’s triangle, as well as its 471cc liquid-cooled, parallel-twin cylinder, fourstroke engine that is tucked in a low chassis with a minimalist design. Also available is the CB650F, a middleweight, naked street-style motorcycle with stylish exhaust pipes that wrap around its

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late FELIPE E. ESPERA, who died intestate without issue on May 9, 2010 on board MV Red Gardenia Berthed at Estanio, Santos, Sao Paulo, Brazil. That the deceased left an estate consisting of a parcel of land and a residential building constructed thereon which is more particularly described hereunder: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE (No. T-23839) under TAX DECLARATION NO. 08-05-000300392 “A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 4, Pcs-10-000570, being a portion of Lot 3327-D, Psd-10-009652) situated in the Barrio of Bading, City of Butuan, Province of Agusan del Norte, Island of Mindanao; containing an area of THREE HUNDRED FIFTY ONE (351) SQUARE METERS, more or less.” ; Is the subject of AFFIDAVIT OF ADJUDICATION BY SOLE HEIR, made and entered into by; FLORDELIS M. ESPERA, of legal age, Filipino citizen, widow and a resident of Purok Santol, San Isidro, Talacogon, Agusan del Sur, after being sworn according to law, hereby depose and say; That the Assessed Value of the parcel of land is P21,130.00 while that of the residential building is P231,950.00; That pursuant to the Rule 74, Sec. 1 of the Rules of Court, I hereby adjudicate unto myself the above described real estate including the improvement existing thereon; That I execute this affidavit in order to attest to the truth of all the foregoing facts. Under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Miguel M. Sabacajan; as per Doc. No. 191; Page No. 39; Book No. 65; Series of 2018. MDN: Jan. 24, 31, & Feb. 7, 2018

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Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Biblical reflection

Stored accounts at the bank in heaven The Gospel of Jesus Christ (February7, 2018- Wednesday) Luke 10:38-42” He entered a village; and a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. She had a sister called Mary, who was seated at the Lord’s feet, listening to His word. But Martha was distracted with all her preparations; and she came up to Him

and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to do all the serving alone? Then tell her to help me.” But the Lord answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about so many things; but only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part. All of us are equal in his

heart. Proverbs 22:2”The rich and the poor have a common bond; The LORD is the maker of them all. But Jesus gave special favor to this family as his gratitude for what they had done to him. Take note; every goodness that you have done is your stored accounts at the bank in heaven. Once you are in crisis financially, physically,

THAT’S WHAT YOU WILL BECOME By LEONIE R. DULALAS T-3 Initao Central School

In every action there is always a reaction, When you toss a stone up, it’ll surely goes down, If you plant a seed, it turns into vegetation Surely you will harvest, that’s what it will become. If you don’t do your homework but only plays a lot, Can’t wake up early, in school you’ll be late to come, If you study hard, you will be very bright, but if not, You’d become stupid, that’s what you will become. Choose your path towards your dreams, Study hard, aim high, and in failures don’t run, Try your very best though difficult it may seems, Because in due time, successful that’s what you will become.

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ABS Brakes, Quickshifter, Riding Mode Select System, Power Selector, and an HLINS Smart EC Suspension. This model is set to be available in the Philippine market along with the CB1100EX

will be coming soon. TRAVELER Honda’s Traveler Big Bikes include the CB500X, a mid-displacement bike, designed for all-around use. It is also suited for taking on any type of terrain. This bike also features a liquid-cooled, 471cc, parallel-twin engine,

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book was opened, which is the book of life; and the dead were judged from the things which were written in the books, according to their deeds. Martha did the rights things to prepare something to eat. Mary listened to Jesus intimately. Both these Women did great things. This is an image of a balance life. Ora it Labora. Pray and

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Vinta’ intensifies into severe tropical storm, threatens the Eastern Kibawe By EDELYN L. BEBILLO Teacher I- Cagawasan Elementary School

“Vinta” strengthened into a typhoon from a severe tropical storm, PAGASA said in its 5 a.m. severe weather bulletin. In a bulletin at 8 a.m., the state weather bureau said “Vinta” has maintained strength and is about to exit the Philippine area of responsibility as it barrels toward the western boundary the country. It is expected to move west at 25 kilometers per hour. On that Saturday evening, “Vinta,” then still a severe tropical storm, made landfall in Balabac, Palawan. “Sea travel remains risky over the western seaboard of Palawan due to the Typhoon,” the state weather bureau said. “Scattered to widespread moderate suited for both short and long-distance rides, while still being fuel efficient. Honda also unveiled the CRF1000L Africa Twin. It

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to heavy rains will prevail over Palawan, while scattered light to moderate with at times heavy rains is expected over Visayas, Mindanao and the rest of MIMAROPA within 24 hours, PAGASA said. People living beside the river for many years didn’t expect that the water will over flow. The most affected areas particularly on the river banks of Pulange which leads to bridge collapsed. The residents of these areas are advised to take measures against flooding and landslides because it hit triggering mudslides and flash floods that possibly left an awful damages. Many families evacuated. Fortunately, no missing number of lives reported.

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delivery on a wide range of road conditions. It is also perfect for adventure riding that requires natural and athletic movements, especially since it is built with Biaxial Counterbalance for strength and handling to deliver a smooth and vibration-free ride. NEW ADVENTURE Finally, Honda introduced its New Adventure Category of Big Scooter (Automatic) with the X-ADV featuring a unique crossover platform. It is built around a strong, tubular-steel chassis and has a 745cc twin-cylinder engine

and Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) for firm handling on different road surfaces and conditions. To handle dirt roads, Honda X-ADV is also built with a 41mm upside-down fork, a preload-adjustable Pro-Link rear shock, and a ground clearance of 162mm. It is equipped with a five-way adjustable screen, tapered aluminum handlebar, Africa Twin hand guards, Rallystyle instrument display, and center stand. These Honda Big Bikes are now available in HPI’s Flagship Shops in Davao, Cebu, and Makati, except for the CB1100EX and CBR1000RR FIREBLADE SP, which are set to excite Filipino motorcycle geeks this 2018. The Big Bike Showroom is open to Honda’s community of riders in Davao. The shop is located at Km. 5, Buhangin Road, Davao City and is open from Monday to Saturday from 8:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. For more information on Honda Big Bikes and Flagship Shops, visit www.hondaph. com or like Honda’s official Facebook page at Facebook. com/HondaPH.

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Wednesday, February 7, 2018

My Philosophy towards My Vocation as a Teacher By Gemmafe B. Asequia, Teacher-I West City Central School

DENR Secretary Roy A. Cimatu (2nd from right) awards to Army Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Rolando Joselito Bautista (3rd from right) the Special Patent in favor of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine Army, 4th Infantry Division (4ID) with an area of 43,547 square meters of public land located at Camp Evangelista, Barangay Patag, Cagayan de Oro City. The event is one of the highlights of the 48th Founding Anniversary of the 4th Infantry Division. Secretary Cimatu was the guest of honor and speaker of the event. Witnessing the momentous event are (from left to right) Cipriano Benedicto E. Ratunil of the Register of Deeds, Maj. General Ronald C. Villanueva, 4ID Commander, OIC, PENRO Aldrich Resma of Misamis Oriental, and DENR 10 Regional Director Arleigh J. Adorable (right). (RPAO PR No. 02-23-2018) PRA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

“A Leader is one who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way” according to John Maxwell. A good teacher is a good facilitator of learning. Knowing that our students actively construct and transform their own knowledge based on past experiences and prior learning, they learn differently with one another. It is my responsibility as a teacher to be an effective discoverer of students’ interests, abilities, and prior knowledge. I must plan learning experiences that will both challenge and allow every student to think outside the box until learning takes place. I believe in the theory of multiple intelligences, our diverse pupils inside our class if properly manage and given differentiated instruction maximum learning takes place. Smooth deliveries of the class with active participations from the pupils are likely the manifestation of success in teaching. I believe a good teacher is a good motivator of success. I want all my students to achieve high in their studies and not

underestimating their capacity. Students learn in a unique way and simple achievements they’ve got will truly means a lot to them. Giving positive feedback and praise will inspire them to do better next time. And letting them join in academic contest will boost their morale and become a competitive student someday. A good teacher must be well prepared in class. Every day is a new learning experience from your pupils. Coming to school prepared provides you a clear vision on what to do in your class. You can set your students to modes of critical thinking, encouraging them to analyze, apply, synthesize, and evaluate all they read and hear. In the end you will find out how lucky your pupils are to have a committed teacher like you. A good teacher cannot begin or continue to inspire learning without being a learner. The good teacher must constantly learn what is new in the discipline. In fact, the good teacher often helps to create new knowledge and continuously examine his/ her teaching methods and find

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new ones. This is the true essence of effective teaching. I believe a teacher is a good role model. I have to “walk my talk” with my students. If I want my pupils to respect me, I have to instill in their minds the good values at an earlier age and show to them the importance of it. As what the bible says, Train up a child in the way he should grow and when he is old he will not depart from it. Finally, my teaching philosophy evolves on being a good facilitator and role model. I believe many of us have come to accept a working definition that teaching means giving information, which I believe is only the beginning of teaching and certainly only a small part of learning. I am beginning to understand that the teacher’s greatest gift to the learner is helping the learner to be motivated to think and apply them in real life situations. A committed, dedicated and flexible teacher is what our Government’s need to achieve the Departments vision and mission. These are my doctrines in choosing this vocation called Teaching.

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

Republic of the Philippines LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL Cagayan de Oro City

Republic of the Philippines LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE PROVINCE OF MI SAMIS ORIENTAL CAGAYAN DE QRQ CITY

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 10172, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that GENESIS TERRE DEMECILLO has filed with this Office a petition for the correction of clerical error in the entry of the child’s sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of GENESIS TERRE DEMECILLO who was born on OCTOBER 23, 1997 at CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY and whose parents are RANDY DECHOS DEMECILLO and JENNY COMEROS TERRE. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than February 15, 2018.

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 9048, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that JAIME ABARADO ONG has filed with this Office a petition for the change of first same from “LEONG SIO (JAIME)” to “JAIME” in the Certificate of live Birth of LEONG SIO (JAIME) ABARADO ONG who was born on July 29, 1967 in Cagayan de Oro City and whose parents are TIAW UY ONG and ALUDIA TAGARO ABARADO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than February 16, 2018.

In compliance with section e5 of R.A 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that LUISA V. LARGO-BATON has filed with this office a petition for change of first name CFN-0262-2018 in the Child’s first name from “ROSITA” to “LUISA” In The of Live Birth of ROSITA V. LARGO who was born on March 8, 1965 at DAVAO CITY and whose parents are ALBERTO LARGO and LUCRESIA VERANO. Adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than FEBRUARY 16, 2018. Issue on 29nd day of JANUARY, 2018 at Davao City.

(Sgd.) EVANGELINE C. TAPANGAN City Civil Registrar

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R.A. 10172 Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

R.A. 9048 Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

R.A. 10172 Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

Notice of publication

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

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

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 7 of R. A. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that FRANCIS ABEGAIL H. PEREZ has filed with this Office a petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of FRANCIS ABEGAIL HUBAHIB PEREZ who was born on 30 April 1991 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Gloria R. Hubahib and Abel D. Perez. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than February 2018.

In compliance with Section 5 of R. A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that SAHRIMA M. AMEROL has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “SAHRAIN” to “SAHRIMA” in the Certificate of Live Birth of SAHRAIN MUSTAPHA AMEROL who was born on 20 October 1995 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Saharah S. Mustapha and Ra-alim D. Amerol. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than February 2018.

In compliance with Section 7 of R. A. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that DEMILOU U. GRABATO has filed with this Office a petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly date of birth from “25 SEPTEMBER 1975” to “15 SEPTEMBER 1975” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ROWENA BAYO BRANZUELA who was born on 15 SEPTEMBER 1975 at Maramag, Bukidnon and whose parents are Gloria B. Bayo and Salvador D. Branzuela. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than February 2018.

(Sgd.) MARIA PURA C. MASCARIÑAS City Civil Registrar

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Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN THE MATTER OF JOINT PETITION CIVIL CASE NO. 2018-009 TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE BETWEEN SPOUSES VIRGILIO RICARDO FAUSTO RIGOR III AND ROSARIO LEONARDO ARENAS-RIGOR, VIRGILIO RICARDO FAUSTO RIGOR III AND ROSARIO LEONARDO ARENAS-RIGOR, Petitioners. x---------------------------------/ ORDER Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on October 8, 2005 at San Rafael, Bulacan, both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this Court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their residence at 1st East Rosario Heights, Tubod, Iligan City and Caloocan, Metro Manila respectively. That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for seven (7) years now, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on October 8, 2005, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on February 23, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 19th day of January, 2018. MDN: Jan. 23, 31 & Feb. 7, 2018

(Sgd.) HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City

IN THE MATTER OF JOINT PETITION CIVIL CASE NO. 2018-011 REGISTER THE DIVORCE BETWEEN SPOUSES ERNESTO B. PIELAGO, JR. AND CHERYL VENCI PIELAGO,

IN THE MATTER OF JOINT PETITION CIVIL CASE NO. 2018-010 REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES JOEMAR P. VALDEVILLA AND AUBREY BABE MUECO-VALDEVILLA,

ERNESTO B. PIELAGO, JR. AND CHERYL VENCI PIELAGO, Petitioners. x---------------------------------/

JOEMAR P. VALDEVILLA AND AUBREY BABE MUECO-VALDEVILLA, Petitioners. x---------------------------------/ ORDER

ORDER

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on September 18, 2004 at Molave, Zamboanga del Sur, both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this Court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at the address of the undersigned counsel at 109 Tiano Bros St., Cagayan de Oro City. That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for ten (10) years now, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on September 18, 2004, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on February 26, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 22nd day of January, 2018.

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on February 18, 2009 at Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental, both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this Court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their residents at Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental and Purok 5, Tambacan, Iligan City respectively. That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for six (6) years now, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on February 18, 2009, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on February 26, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 22nd day of January, 2018.

MDN: Jan. 23, 31 & Feb. 7, 2018

(Sgd.) HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge

MDN: Jan. 23, 31 & Feb. 7, 2018

(Sgd.) HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge

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MANILA -- Philippines’ inflation rate hit 4 percent in January 2018, the upper end of the government’s 2017-19 target and the highest after the 4.3 percent in October 2014. This uptick, however, was expected, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Nestor Espenilla said, referring to the central bank’s 3.5 percent to 4 percent target for the month. Last month’s inflation rate is a big jump from the December 2017’s 3.3 percent and the 2.7 percent in January 2017. Excluding volatile food and oil, core inflation jumped to 3.9 percent from the previous month’s 3 percent. In a message to reporters, the central bank chief attributed the faster rate of price increases in the President Rodrigo Roa Duterte shares a light moment with Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar first month this year to and Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol on the sidelines of the 22nd Cabinet Meeting at the Malacañan Palace a combination of factors on February 5, 2018. photo by richard madelo/presidential photo that include the first round

BIR mulls amnesty of taxpayers with pending cases By Joann Villanueva

MANILA -- The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is considering including in its planned tax amnesty program those with pending tax evasion cases. During the hearing of the House of Representatives’ Ways and Means Committee Monday, BIR Assistant Commissioner Alfredo Misajon told lawmakers that the BIR was considering to allow individuals with pending tax evasion cases to avail of the condonation but they needed to explain why they erred in their duty to pay taxes. Misajon said the mere filing of the case was not enough to bar any taxpayer from availing of the condonation unless the court had already decided on the charges. In an interview after the hearing, Misajon said he had no idea how many individuals had pending tax evasion cases, citing that this information belonged to another department that was not under his jurisdiction. He, however, said that once these individuals cmyk

availed of the planned tax amnesty, it was being considered to give them higher penalty than those who had not been found to have questionable tax payments. “Maybe it’s better that they are given special rates, higher rates, to distinguish them from the ordinary availers,” he said. Misajon, however, declined to give any figures or possible rates. “Well, it’s really up to our congressmen. We at the BIR only implement it,” he said. He said the amount they hope to collect from the planned amnesty program was substantial but he declined to give any figure, pointing out that “these are all preliminary figures that need to be proven in court.” He said the number of possible tax evaders would not reach a thousand. “We act on certain information that comes to our office, either walk-in information or those gathered through an exchange of information among government offices,” he explained. He also did not See mulls, page 11

effects of the first package of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) law, uptick of oil prices due to the same trend overseas and its impact on some food items. “We think these are temporary drivers of inflation and would eventually stabilize,” he noted. “Nevertheless, BSP will be closely monitoring the situation and stand ready to take timely action based on our evaluation of all relevant data,” he added. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Tuesday reported that the faster inflation rate in the first month this year was due to increases in heavilyweighted food and nonalcoholic beverages, which registered a 4.5 percent rate this year against the previous month’s 3.5 percent. Rate of price increases of alcoholic beverages and tobacco, in turn rose double digit to 12.3 percent from See rate, page 11

OFW Watch app launched in Davao By Maya Padillo

DAVAO CITY – Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) now have a platform to empower and protect them, after the unveiling of a mobile social networking technology called OFW Watch Mobile App. In partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), the new app features the “Find Others function” and the “Volunteer Switch”. T he “F i n d O t he rs” feature uses geo-location data to connect the user with other OFWs, expats and community groups nearby. Profiles of nearby users including links to their social networks such as Facebook are used to facilitate a connection if both parties mutually agree. There is tight integration of the feature with Google Places’ “Check In” function that helps identify popular and safe locations nearby. The “Volunteer Switch” function when flipped makes the user part of a global network of Overseas Filipino Volunteers.

As a volunteer in the network, the OFWs may receive alerts if a kababayan nearby is in trouble or may be alerted for assistance in sharing critical information with other nearby Filipinos and via their public social network pages. Myrna Padilla, a former OFW and currently president and founder of OFW Watch, said the mobile app was launched in Hong Kong last year as a pilot project to see what needs to be enhanced based on the users’ feedback.

“We are eyeing to reach countries where our OFWs are. This is already accessible on both android and IOS,” said Padilla, who worked abroad for over 20 years. For safety and protection the app also contains an “Emergency SOS” button to report concerns of abuse or maltreatment as well as the ability to ask questions on any subject related to OFWs’ stay overseas. Representative Aniceto Bertiz III of ACTS OFW Partylist said his group reported to President Rodrigo

Duterte that there were more than 20,000 displaced workers as of June 2016. Bertiz said these are OFWs who were neglected by the past administration and were not given assistance as majority of them do not know whom to approach. OWWA deputy administrator Brigido “Dodo” Dulay said the app started with the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement between OWWA and Ms. Padilla, believing that the See launched, page 11

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But Lacson clarified this does not exempt PCSO from its duty to go after illegal gambling operators. “PCSO, not the Philippine National Police (PNP), is still ‘ultimately responsible’ for stopping a gaming firm from engaging in ‘illegal gambling in the guise of operating a lawful STL’ since it gave those gaming firms authority to operate,” he said. Balutan explained the agency has maintained close coordination with the PNP. “Immediately after the last congressional meet, hearing last December, we summoned the PNP and asked them to investigate such violations. Because as far as we are concerned, kami po ay walang (we do not have) police power,” Balutan said. In a separate hearing of the same committee at the House of the Representatives, Quezon Rep. Danilo Suarez also shared the same sentiment on how to eradicate illegal gambling. Suarez lamented that it is high time the government should come up with a clear statement and commitment from the DILG (Department of Interior and Local Government). “Even with the clear intention, PCSO cannot stop proliferation if there’s no police assistance. Wala ho talaga,” Suarez said. “With the situation right now on gaming (we’re talking about STL) on an ideal scenario, without police assistance, hindi ito magiging maayos. You [police] play a major role in solving house resolution to a success in connection with the proliferation of illegal gambling,” added

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last December’s 6.4 percent. Faster inflation was also noted on other indices namely furnishing, household equipment and routine maintenance of the house; health; transport and restaurant and miscellaneous goods and services. Starting January 1 this year, the government implemented the first package of tax reform, which cut workers’ first PHP250,000 annual income a tax free rate, among others. To counter the effect of this on government revenues, excise taxes on fuel and sugar-sweetened beverages were hiked. Economic officials said the first tax reform package should not have any immediate impact on the price of affected commodities since items covered by the tax reform were old inventories, thus, were not yet affected by the excise tax hike. Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III, in a message to reporters, said he has to “look at the figures closely” to check if the faster inflation rate last January was partly due to the implemen-

tation of the tax reform. “Unless, of course, merchants took advantage of the law and raised prices on old inventories,” he added. Monetary officials earlier said the impact of TRAIN on this year’s inflation rate was seen to be transitory, thus, their projection that inflation would average at 3.4 percent this year. For next year, inflation is seen to average at 3.2 percent. (PNA)

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identify a timetable for those who would be covered by the amnesty. “We prosecute them based on the taxable year, when the discrepancy was discovered,” he said. The Department of Finance (DOF) targets to collect about PHP26-billion from the planned tax amnesty program. The last time the government implemented tax amnesty is in 2008 and it collected about PHP13 billion from that program, which is being considered by the current administration to fund its infrastructure projects. The Duterte administration has set an infrastructure program amounting to at least PHP8 trillion until 2022. It eyes to increase infrastructure spending to about seven percent of GDP from the current five percent in a bid to ensure that necessary infrastructure facilities are constructed. The planned tax amnesty is under the proposed Package 1-b of the DOFproposed tax reform program. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee Chair Dakila Carlo Cua, of the Lone District of Quirino, told reporters after the hearing that he was hopeful that the tax amnesty measure would be approved under the proposed Package 1-b. He eyes the completion of the committee report on the measure to be approved “early March possibly.” Under his proposed measure, amnesty rate will be based on eight percent of the taxpayers’ network but stressed that this will still depend on the lawmakers. He added the lawmakers were considering the proposal of the BIR and the National Tax Research Center (NTRC), which had suggested that the rate should be based on taxpayers’ total assets. “I can’t see how it can be a better system than the networth as of today. We need to study it,” he said. The lawmaker said careful study of the measure was needed because “it’s a risk and reward issue that we have to decide.” (PNA)

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new technology can help OFWs. D u l ay s aid OWWA brings home OFWs who died of sickness, abuse, accidents abroad.

Wednesday, February 7, 2018 Other features of the app include the Work Journal for OFWs to record working conditions. The OFW can post status updates, photos, and videos in situations involving distressed OFWs, and these private work journals can be remotely monitored by DOLE, OWWA, or the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO). “In terms of security, all communications between the OFWs and the servers are encrypted; with regards to the pranks meron po tayo (we have) administrators and it still an ongoing test for us also,” said Paul Domag, project manager. The app serves as host to an extensive Resources Library including directories of all the Philippine Embassies, Consulates, OWWA, POLO offices, maps, FAQs and access to dozens of programs and mini-websites including currency, converters, language translators, language lessons, tips and more. DOLE Undersecretary Joel Maglungsod said that after Davao, the OFW mobile app will be launched in the Middle East where there are many distressed OFWs. He said the common problems of OFWs in the Middle East are repatriation and abuse. (Maya M. Padillo/PNA)

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Trillanes claimed the investigation is aimed to “promote efficient compliance with the AMLA” and “further improve the said the law.” The senator cited the Vera Files report stating that the two Dutertes had at least P100 million in joint deposits and investments that were not disclosed in their Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN). Vera Files had said the report was based on documents previously released by Trillanes. The senator had claimed that the documents came from the AntiMoney Laundering Council (AMLC). (Lilian C. Mellejor/PNA)

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with its cultural diversity is a friend to all peace-loving people. “That is what we want for the world to know – Davao City is a friend to all,” she said. Duterte-Carpio pointed out that sister-city agreement would really benefit the business sector. She wants Davao businessmen to explore the opportunities of such relation to boost their industry. In her speech during the signing ceremony, the mayor also committed to improving the city’s international relations. The city will also be signing a friendship agreement with Jinjiang City of the People’s Republic of China.

Duterte-Carpio thanked Carvalho for visiting the city last year and initiating the friendship certificate, which paved the way for the signing of the sisterhood agreement. “Davao City always welcomes opportunities to establish and push linkages that would strengthen our relations with different cities. It is our responsibility to make sure we become open to different cultures so we have a wider perspective on how we can improve our services to the community,” she said. Duterte-Carpio also signed a Letter of Intent with Jinjiang City of China for the establishment of a friendly relationship. The City Information Office (CIO) reported that the LOI is expected to serve as a testament that will further cement the likelihood of establishing a sisterhood agreement between the two cities in the future. “The city welcomes the creation of a new tie with Jinjiang City, which will hopefully pave the way for an exchange in various fields mutually beneficial to both our cities,” Duterte-Carpio said in a statement made at the presence of the Chinese delegation, headed by Jinjiang City Deputy Mayor Li Zili. (PNA)

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In the manifesto, they vowed that they will not fail President Duterte in his peace and development program spelled out in the administration’s 10-point socioeconomic agenda. Eastern Mindanao Command (Eastmincom) commander Lt. Benjamin Madrigal said it was President Duterte who wanted to convene the lumads to hear their concerns. During the IP leaders’ summit, Madrigal said the lumads cited security and livelihood as their top concerns. Madrigal said the summit was a good start to strengthen the lumad communities. In his speech, Duterte expressed his commitment to help the lumads improve their lives. He has allocated P100 million for agricultural assistance and P160 million for housing if they want to relocate to an urban area. He assured them of more assistance for health, education, jobs, and opportunities to become members of CAFGU. pna

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is still fighting for his life at a private hospital in Davao City. Bombeo said granting financial help to Yamuta could, at least, ease the burden of his family, particularly on the hospital bills. Initially, Mayor Joseph Evangelista paid Yamuta’s hospital bills at the Kidapawan Doctors Hospital, Inc. (KDHI) after

he was rushed there due to gunshot wounds on his head. But Yamuta was transferred to the Davao Doctors Hospital in Davao City for further treatment, according to the city councilor. Relatives told Bombeo that Yamuta’s vital signs have stabilized. (Malu CadelinaManar / MindaNews)

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from page 2 community helped authorities in arresting Guao through “information and monitoring.” Guao is now under the custody of the PNP’s Criminal Investigation and Detection Group- Caraga. Eastmincom chief Lt General Benjamin Madrigal expressed his appreciation for the cooperation of the different government agencies and the community that led to Guao’s arrest. “The arrest gave justice to the victims of their atrocities, particularly those Indigenous Peoples they brutally killed, the common people who have been victimized by their extortion and terroristic activities, and those who have lost their livelihood brought about by their arson and sabotage activities. This arrest is a result of the cooperation of the whole community and the different law enforcement agencies. It also proves that the terrorists cannot run away from the long arm of the law, Madrigal said. President Rodrigo Duterte called off the talks with the National Democratic Front (NDF) in November last year. The NDF represents the Communist Party of the Philippines and the NPA in the peace negotiations. In Deecember, Duterte issued a proclamation declaring the CPP nad NPA as terrorist organizations. Guao’s arrest came two days after authorities arrested NDF peace panel consultant Rafael Baylosis and his companion, Guillermo Roque, in Quezon City on Wednesday. (MindaNews)

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dated April 17, 2017 against Moreno and three other city government officials. The DILG central office transmitted the Ombudsman order address to the DILG regional office on Jan. 30, 2018. The DILG central office said that it received the Ombudsman’s endorsement dated Dec. 20, 2018 signed by assistant Ombudsman Edna Dino only on January 5, 2018 ordering the DILG to implement the order within 30 days. Records showed that the DILG regional office received the DILG memorandum from Manila at 4:30 p.m. on Feb, 2, 2018. The DILG officials led by Area Regional Director Abdullah Matalam served the dismissal order of the Office of the Ombudsman involving the graft case against Moreno and the city officials when they were still serving in Misamis Oriental. The case stemmed from the alleged “illegal” lease of equipment while Moreno was still the provincial governor in Misamis Oriental. The amount involves P 20.5 million.

Moreno argued that he has already obtained a consolidated Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against the projected dismissal order against him involving the case. The Mindanao Daily News (MDN) learned that Moreno’s camp has, last week, filed a “status quo ante” with the Court of Appeals (CA) to prevent the new dismissal order to be served. The information only confirmed that Moreno and his camp already knew before the Ombudsman’s latest dismissal order was issued. According to MDN sources, the DILG’s regional office got the copies of the memorandum of the DILG’s central office ordering the dismissal of Moreno about 4:30 Friday afternoon last week. Moreno’s lawyer Dale Mordeno received the dismissal order Monday because Moreno was not around when the order was served. Matalam and the DILG regional lawyer sworn Vice Mayor Reiner Uy as the new city mayor when the dismissal order against Moreno was served 3:48 Monday afternoon. The latest dismissal order of Moreno was one among the dozens of dismissal orders of the Office of Ombudsman in the past. Moreno, however, always obtain a temporary restraining order from the Court of Appeals (CA) in Cagayan De Oro City every time the Ombudsman ordered the mayor’s dismissal. “Again, Moreno’s camp is reportedly waiting for the issuance of the ‘status quo ante,’ which the CA might issue anytime Tuesday or Wednesday to render the latest dismissal order ineffective,” a local official said. NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the deceased ALLAN UGSANG who died on October 17, 2016, that the deceased at the of his death left a co-owned portion of a parcel of land, situated at Simpak, Lala, Lanao Del Norte under Lot 430, PLS-13 and covered by Tax Declaration No. H-2500382 (08) in the name of ALLAN UGSANG’S direct ascendant DOLORES SEGALES UGSANG, that a survey of the said undivided portion was conducted and LOT 430-F consisting of TWENTY FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTY NINE SQUARE METERS (24, 579 sq. m.). That the deceased at the time of death left a bank account with RCBC Commercial Bank under account number 0000009015650868, with maintaining balance; Is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER AND RENUNCIATION OF RIGHTS; this Extrajudicial Settlement is made and entered into by ALLAN I. UGSANG JR., of legal age, single, Filipino and resident of Waterlily, Tabok Lamac, Yati, Liloan, Cebu City 6002, herein referred to as “FIRST PARTY HEIR” and TAIRAMEI SWEETIE I. UGSANG, of legal age, single, Filipino and resident of 27 Cherry St. Victoria Homes, Muntinlupa City herein referred to as “SECOND PARTY HEIR”; That the First Party shall receive One-Half (1/2) of the entire Estate and the Second Party shall receive the other One-Half (1/2) of the entire Estate, which shall be sub-divided amongst themselves. That for and in consideration of the amount of TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS (Php 250, 000 ) , FIRST PARTY HEIR, ALLAN I. UGSANG JR., whose circumstances is mentioned above, have agreed and covenanted to CEDE, TRANSFER and CONVEY unto his SECOND PARTY HEIR. Under Notary Public of Atty. Steve M. Santillan; as Per Doc. No. 313; Page No. 63; Book No. 38; Series of 2017. MDN: Jan 24, 31 & Feb 7, 2018

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PNP receives no bribes from STL - Balutan

Philippine C harity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) General Manager Alexander Balutan on Monday defended the Philippine National Police (PNP) regarding the organization’s monthly revenue shares from the Small Town Lottery (STL). Balutan said the PCSO and PNP have a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) giving the latter the lead role in eradicating illegal gambling such as jueteng in connection with Executive Order No. 13, or the all-out war against illegal gambling, issued in 2017 by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte. Earlier, gambling operator Charlie “Atong” Ang alleged that the PNP receives bribes from STL operators. This did not sit well with PNP Chief Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa. “Baka sanay sya sa bribery dahil dati siyang gambling lord din siya ‘di ba?” Dela Rosa was quoted saying of Ang. Dela Rosa confirmed that the funds received from the

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proceeds of STL earnings are being used in anti-illegal gambling operations and certain percentages go to the national and regional headquarters. “All funds received by the PNP are all accounted for,” said Dela Rosa. The STL made history by generating P15.7-billion revenue in 2017 (P1.3 billion/month) from mere P4.7 billion in just one year during Balutan’s watch. Out of the P1.12 billion STL shares, PCSO gave P314.9 million to the Philippine National Police, P78.7 million to the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), P472.4 million to the cities/municipalities, P103.7 million to Congressional District, and P150.3 million to the provinces. Meanwhile, Balutan clarified that while the President tasked PCSO to eradicate illegal gambling the agency is powerless in terms of conducting operations against illegal gambling operations. “We have no law en-

Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Chairman Alexander F. Balutan (right) clarifies issues about STL operations during the Senate Committee on Games and Amusement hearing. Seated beside him is PCSO Chairman Anselmo Simeon Patron Pinili (center) and PCSO Director Atty. Bong Suntay (left). supplied photo

forcement power to police, maganda nga kung meron Senate Committee on Games Panfilo Lacson acknowlarrest, and apprehend illegal kami nun eh,” Balutan said. and Amusement recently, edged PCSO’s predicament. gamblers/operators. Mas During a hearing by the Committee Chairman Sen. See bribes, page 11