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3 Camiguin tourist spots declared as heritage sites MAMBAJAO, CAMIGUIN – At least three tourist spots in this island-province has gained recognition from following their declaration as National Heritage Sites, said Gov. Maria Luisa Romualdo. Declared as heritage
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sites were the Moro Watch Tower in Guinsiliban town, Bonbon Church Ruins and Sunken Cemetery in Catarman town. “We want to these places preserved so that our children, our grandchildren, your children’s children will
know and will be aware of where and how and what we came from. It’s the history of Camiguin,” Gov. Romualdo said. The declaration was done during the recent 51st celebration of Camiguin’s
to Tagolo-an, Misamis Oriental from South Korea CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY last year is scheduled on -- The repatriation of the Sunday, a customs official 6,300 tons “garbage” shipped said Wednesday.
John Simon, head of the Bureau of Custom sub-port at the Phividec Industrial Estate in Misamis Oriental
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SOKOR starts shipping back 6,300 tons ‘garbage’ By CRIS DIAZ Executive Editor
Camiguin Gov. Maria Luisa “Baby” Romualdo (center) discusses with her son and Camiguin Rep. Xavier Jesus “XJ” Romualdo (right) and Provincial Tourism Officer Candice Naome Dael (left) the plans of the local government to develop the island-province’s tourist spots, specifically those that were declared as cultural heritage sites. photo by gerry lee gorit
Soganub prays for peaceful BOL plebiscite By DIVINA M. SUSON Correspondent
ILIGAN CITY -- The former ISIS-Maute hostage priest prayed for a peaceful plebiscite of the Bangsamoro Organic Law during the Traslacion of Black Nazarene in Iligan City, January 9. In an interview, Fr. Tere-
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sito “Chito” Soganub said he was particularly praying during the mass before the Traslacion that the plebiscite will be peaceful and successful because the whole OF Mindanao will be affected of the result of the BOL, whether negative or See PRAYS, page 11
Father Teresito “Chito” Soganub kisses the image of St. Michael de Archangel, patron saint of Iligan City, after he joined the Traslacion of of the Black Nazarene, January 9, in Iligan City. Divina M. Suson
(L-R): Mr. Jerome V. Manriquez (Senior TESD Specialist), Engr. Nazario D. Villamor Jr. (OIC – Provincial Director of Misamis Oriental), Ms. Anna Marie J. Medes (Monster Kitchen Academy Business Unit Head), Ms. Ma. Theresa D. Dagok (Monster Kitchen Academy Admin Supervisor), and Mr. Gerry Constantino C. Quiblat (TESD Specialist).
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Gingoog vies for nutrition honor award GINGOOG CITY, Misamis Oriental -- Gingoog city government is vying for the Nutrition Honor Award (NHA) after its consistent maintenance of exemplary nutrition program implementation for two executive years. Department of Health (DOH) accords this award to local government units (LGU) that can obtain grades ranging from 98-100 percent to be determined by the members of the national evaluation team composed by the National Nutrition Council (NNC). Expressing her gratitude to all stakeholders, Mayor Marie de Lara Guingona said, “We do this effort not because of the award but because this is right and just for our malnourished children whose lives could have been worsened in City Nutrition Council (CNC) movers have not performed
their tasks efficiently and effectively.” According to city health officer Dr. Grace Jadol, prior to the administration of mayor Guingona, Gingoog city has been keeping a record of malnourishment with the prevalence rate of 14.3 percent. In response to the challenge in cutting down the prevalence rate, assistant health officer Dr. Agnes Centino had devised a program known as “An Egg A Day, Drives A Malnourished Away” by motivating all government employees to donate pieces of egg. An amount of an egg gradually changed the status of the affected children. The local legislative body also approved funds for the city nutrition program as its support. “Our city council values as well the health and wellness of our children. Our
Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) members cannot afford that our children suffer every now and then. As your lawmakers, we ensure that every Gingoognon has the right to be well-nourished,” city councilor Winfred Militante, Jr., SP committee chair on health said. City nutrition action officer Elmer Risonar, meanwhile, said the city is now waiting for the result and pronouncement from DOH’s central office after its evaluators had conducted an ocular and factual evaluation last December 2018. Risonar also said that the city is very hopeful its undertakings manifested by its committed stakeholders from the national, local and civic entities will always be fruitful and successful for the right of their malnourished children. He said mayor’s directive See VIES, page 11
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wants to Mayor Sara, DENR, PRRD strike deal on Aboitiz firm-up deal teachers’ pay hike on marine conservation By EARL JED ROQUE
By LILIAN MELLEJOR
DAVAO CITY -- The city government, the Aboitiz Group and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) have further strengthened its partnership for the protection and conservation of marine life, particularly the endangered hawksbill turtles. This after Mayor Sara Duterte, Jim Aboitiz, the president of Davao light and Power Company (DLPC) and DENR Regional Executive Director Ruth Tawantawan signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) for the establishment of the Pawikan Center, a rescue and hatchery facility at the Aboitiz Cleanergy Park in Punta Dumalag, Matina Aplaya. Mayor Sara said the MOA signing is also a renewal of the city government’s commitment for the protection of the hawksbill turtle. Initially, the mayor has offered the manpower counterpart for the establishment of the rescue center that aims to identify, document, and address threats to the endangered turtles and their habitats, promote research, venue for monitoring and information exchange. “Providing the manpower will be the contribution of the city government as a partner. Ang manpower ang immediate nga mahatag nato(The manpower requirement will be our immediate help that we can give). So far, we have no
(Seated from left) Jim Aboitiz, the president of Davao Light and Power Company, Mayor Sara Duterte and Executive Regional Director Ruth Tawantawan of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources sign the Memorandum of Agreement on the establishment of Pawikan Center at the Cleanergy Park, Punta Dumalag, Davao City. PNA Photo by Lilian C Mellejor
arrangement with money,” the local chief executive said in an interview with reporters at the sidelines of MOA signing at the Royal Mandaya Hotel. The MOA is a second agreement with DLPC after the first deal signed in 2000 expired in 2009. “We are renewing with our commitment because daghan kinahanglan buhaton projects inside (because there are many things that will be done inside) if you really want to be serious in protecting endangered marine species,” she said. She said the communities around the Punta Dumalag also play a key role in protecting the site by keeping the area clean. During her
first term as mayor, Mayor Duterte declared the shoreline extending 300 meters seaward in Punta Dumalag as marine protected area. The city government will also continue deploying its Bantay Dagat team for the city’s coastal clean-up for the management of the zero-waste policy, noting that plastics, like wrappers of instant noodles, shampoo, plastic water bottles among others, ended up in the sea. Meanwhile, Aboitiz said the Aboitiz Group remains committed to building additional facilities inside the Cleanergy Park, which is their commitment to protecting an endangered hawksbill turtle and preserving its habitat.
The Cleanergy Park was opened in 2015 and since then released more than 13,000 mangrove seedlings planted and pawikan hatchlings released. “More than ever, we recognize their contribution to maintaining biodiversity in our ecosystem. As responsible stewards, we will do all that we can to make sure our pawikans, especially the critically endangered hawksbill specie, are protected,” Aboitiz said. Aboitiz said the park has also served as a venue to inform and educate more visitors about the importance of safeguarding the pawikan and its natural habitat. See DEAL, page 11
PRESIDENT Rodrigo R. Duterte said Thursday he is willing to strike a deal with public school teachers to increase their pay. In his address to teachers at the groundbreaking of the Gen. Gregorio del Pilar National High School in Bulakan, Bulacan, Duterte said he is already discussing the possibility of increasing the teachers’ salary with Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Benjamin Diokno. “I am willing to strike a deal in the presence of (Education) Secretary (Leonor) Briones with the teachers. You can choose the date, January, just make it fast. Then we can make even an agreement or manifesto or choose whatever kind of document itself. Kayo ang isusunod ko this year (You will be next to receive a salary increase this year),” he said. The President said he is willing to talk to representatives of teachers but not the Leftist ones. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo earlier echoed the Philippine National Police’s remark, which noted that the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) has long been identified with the Left. Duterte said the salary increase of uniformed personnel came first due to budget constraints and the peace and order situation in the country but vowed to prioritize the
teachers’ pay hike next. “Inuna ko ‘yung sundalo because alam ko kung ano ang mangyari. We were able -- nasilip ko na ang future and it would cost lives at marami ditong mamamatay. Inunahan ko na sila. Long before nangyari ‘yan -- hindi ko lang sinabi. Alam ko na ang Intelligence the way we were picturing it, puputok ‘to. Pumutok nga. Kaya medyo ipit ako, Ma’am. (I prioritized the soldiers’ pay hike because I know what will happen. I saw the future and it would cost lives. I had to act first. I just did not divulge it. The intelligence community, the way we were picturing it is that something would happen, and something indeed happened. Which is why I was caught in between, Ma’am),” he said. Diokno, meanwhile, said all government employees are set to receive a salary increase in 2019 but Congress needs to approve the national budget first. “All government employees will get an increase in pay, but it has to wait for the approval of the 2019 General Appropriations Act. DBM (Department of Budget and Management) has initiated a study for the increase in compensation for government workers from 2020 to 2022,” Diokno said in a message to reporters Thursday. In January 2018, Duterte signed a joint resolution increasing the base pay of the military and police. (PNA)
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January’s a month of excitement, thrill
THE start of the year always brings something that our hearts are excited about, without reason. Our thoughts also hallucinate and fly to elsewhere, albeit with some kind of vague purpose. Certainly, each of us wants to be hopeful of anything – be it in our school, career, or endeavor. The incoming year always provides us some flicker of hopes and stimulus of inspiration and encouragement. These things also bring the memories of our footprints back to the ground. After all, we are humans. It is the notion of being a Homo Sapiens that even the young ones, like we were once in the countryside, enjoy the little things that strived in the fondness of
our recollection. Perhaps, it is this innocent and nostalgic feeling that the yearning to be back to the roots of the childhood days persists every now and then. And, what is at stake in January? For the many, the beginning month of the year is a time to reexamine the preceding year. For most, it was time to “forget and forgive” all the unpleasant experiences. Others considered the month of January as the time to start a new life, new direction, and new hopes. For some, the month of January is a special time to prepare for the most important and unforgettable part of their life – marrying. For the young ones and those who are studying, the month of January decides
their fate in school. More often than not, the beginning month of year has been a mixture of laziness and excitement for students who are struggling in school. Some students see the month of January as the time to “call it quits,” while others considered it as a prelude to the “long vacation” ahead. However, before anything else, some have listed important days for the month of January. Of course, the first day of January is New Year’s Day. There is also the notion that the first day of January is aptly called “the National Hangover Day.” Understandably, the hangover was an offshoot of the endless banquets and boozed that marked the Christmas Holidays.
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This year, January 4 was the national indolence day for students. There were reports that only one or two grade school pupils report to their classroom during the first school day. The CYNOSURE jokingly recommended a “gold medal” for the pupils and a certificate of appreciation to the teacher who holds classes to those pupils. Anyway, apart from the New Year’s Day and the non-working days in January 2 and 3, the government has not set any special public holidays for the month of January this year. However, the month of January this year is one of See JANUARY, page 5
Speaking Out
A sea of garbage
THE recently concluded Translacion has established newer records of sorts – the longest procession, the best attended, the most organized, the least number of injured persons reported. Inevitably, however, it also earned the unenviable record for the largest volume of garbage generated in a single public event. Almost a half day after the procession officially ended, MMDA and even barangay brigades were still busy collecting garbage along the procession route causing not a few social media commentators to refer to the annual religious event as Trashlacion. The day after, comments in social media made for very interesting reading.
Basically, commentators analyzed the reasons for our propensity to wantonly throw garbage, not just in events like the Translacion but even in ordinary outdoor public gatherings. Here are a few comments which, to me, hit closest to home. Basically, we have become spoiled both at home and in school. In general, there is always somebody at home, the kasambahay, who cleans up our mess. In school cafeterias, somebody else usually clears the table for us after we have left. Another commentator explained it slightly differently. Inside our own homes, we tend to be “garbage free”. The problem, however,
begins as soon as we leave home. Either way, the situation appears to boil down to a breakdown in individual and community discipline. How do we restore discipline? It is easier said than done, but the textbook answer lies in the 3 E’s: E-ducation, E-nforcement and E-ngineering. To these, I would add a fourth E: E-xample. There is no dearth of materials on any and all of the foregoing aspects of solid waste management. In fact, a comprehensive plan based on solid waste management best practices is even available off the shelf. What is just needed is political will. Read that as: E-xecution.
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Garbage dumping To further complicate our problems, we have had two episodes of garbage dumping originating from foreign countries. 6,500 tons of waste materials, originating from South Korea, somehow found their way into the Mindanao port in Misamis Oriental last year. The materials were declared as “soft plastic” for furniture reprocessing but turned out to be medical and electronic waste. The South Korean See SEA, page 5
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Filipinos’ depravity one of world’s top 2018 stories
LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… Woe to the sinful nation, a people whose guilt is great, a brood of evildoers, children given to corruption! They have forsaken the LORD; they have spurned the Holy One of Israel and turned their backs on him…. (That is why) Your country is desolate, your cities burned with fire; your fields are being stripped by foreigners right before you, laid waste as when overthrown by strangers…” (Isaiah 1:4, 7, the Holy Bible). -oooFILIPINOS’ DEPRAVITY ONE OF WORLD’S TOP 2018 STORIES: Did you know that while the Philippines had been reaping accolades and was be-
ing honored on account of beautiful Filipinas who had been winning in a great number of beauty contests in the world, particularly that of the Ms. Universe beauty pageant in 2018, there were news which extolled the dark depravity of our countrymen? As I see it, the worst news about our country which came out in 2018 was the one that included the Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City as one of the “21 of the World’s Most Dangerous Roads”. This bit of disturbing if nauseating news from 2018 can be accessed at https://www. topixpassport.com/slideshow/19987/slide32. This was how this news
report was presented: “Unlike some of the roads on this list, Commonwealth Avenue is NOT a mountain pass. It’s a wide road---at points up to EIGHTEEN LANES wide---in Quezon City, Philippines. It’s a pretty flat journey that’s paved---so why is it so treacherous?” -oooIT’S A SHAME FOR THE PHILIPPINES AND THE FILIPINOS: Indeed, why was Commonwealth Avenue considered one of the world’s most treacherous? This dangerous and treacherous character of Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City was explained by https://www.topixpassport.com/slideshow/19987/ slide32 this way: “There is a
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ton of traffic and very little regulation or enforcement of traffic laws… “(This has led) to somewhere around three to five accidents per day, on just an eight mile (about 12 kilometers) stretch of the road. The road also lacks streetlights, and floods often during the rainy season. Not great…” Indeed, if we take time out to compare Commonwealth Avenue with the roads that made it to the list of 21 of the world’s most dangerous roads, (https:// www.topixpassport.com/ See STORIES, page 5
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PCSO earns P63B in 2018, breaches P60B target AMIDST the persistent operations of illegal numbers game activities such as jueteng, Small Town Lottery (STL) revenues continue to soar due to Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) General Manager Alexander Balutan’s unwavering resolve in aggressively implementing Executive Order 13 of President Rodrigo Duterte. “The official results are in, and I am very excited to report that STL hit P26 billion gross sales in 2018 from just P4.7 to 5 billion a year during the previous
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slideshow/19987/slide32), it would not be difficult to see that there should be no reason why Commonwealth Avenue should also be considered as a treacherous stretch of a road. And here lies the shame for the Philippines and for the entire Filipino nation. -oooNINCOMPOOP LEADERS GOD’S CURSE TO FILIPINOS: First of all, the article indelibly points out the the glaring ill-discipline of Filipino drivers and motorists. Certainly, there are more vehicles plying many routes in other countries, but the Philippines takes the dubious honor of slowmoving and accident-prone traffic, courtesy of discourteous and ill-mannered drivers---which is symptomatic of the Filipinos’ general lack of fear and love, and disrespect, for God and for the authorities. What is more, this also clearly indicates the corruption of those who rule us---in Quezon City, at the Metro Manila Development Authority, and the police. Consider this: Commonwealth Avenue is in the capital city of the Philippines, yet it seems incapable of being trans-
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government has since agreed to take back the trash. Not so, in the the case of the Canadian government. Between 2013 and 2014, private Canadian companies shipped to the Philippines 103 containers declared to contain scrap plastics for recycling. The containers turned out to be filled up with municipal solid waste not fit for recycling. During the 31st Asean Summit in Manila in November 2017, Canadian
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the busiest as the midterm election approaches in May 2019. There is no time to sit on the laurels of comfort ‘though, because the weather in the Philippines is changeable even at the start of the year. Storms,
Sweepstakes. “As you can see, ang laki talaga ng kinikita ng STL tapos sasabihin nila na front lang ng jueteng. Palibhasa nawawalan na ng kita itong mga iligalista na ito. Next to Lotto and digit games, STL talaga ang nagpapasok ng kita sa ahensya na itinutulong natin sa mga kapuspalad na nangangailangan ng tulong medikal tapos sinisiraan pa nila,” lamented Balutan. F r o m i t s P15,742,331,964.66 gross sales in 2017, STL is up by 65 percent this year. “More than 50 percent formed as a safe thorough- ang inangat ng STL. Kung fare by our officials. Useless and imbeciles are two words that could clearly describe the officials of government, local and national, who have something to do with that road. And useless and imbecile officials of the country are curses from God for our nation. Our country suffers from incompetent and inefficient leaders because we, Christian believers, have strayed away from the commands of God. Our faith being spurious and not in accord with the Bible of God, His curses are heaped upon us, especially the curse of nincompoop leaders! Let us go back to God right away, and all of these will surely change! -oooPLEASE LISTEN, WATCH: The free legal assistance program “Kakampi Mo Ang Batas” is back on air, thank God in the Name of Jesus, Mondays to Fridays, 7 to 8 p.m., over Star Radio Catbalogan in Western Samar, simulcast at Facebook pages “Melanio Lazo Mauricio Jr.” (www.facebook.com. attybatas) and “Star Radio Catbalogan” (www.facebook.com/starradio901). Number to send messages to, or to call, is 0977 805 9058. years. In fact, our overall gross sales is P63 billion, breaching our P60 billion target,” said Balutan. In a data provided by the Gaming, Product Development and Marketing Sector headed by Assistant General Manager Arnel Casas, PCSO earned a whopping P63,557.912,238.39 in 2018. Of that amount, P31,902,529,360 came from Lotto and digit games, P26,103,422,348.39 from STL, P4,397,969,030 from Keno, P1,149,124,000 from Instant Sweepstakes Ticket (PMC), and P4,867,500 from
papayagan nating bumalik sa jueteng, saan tayo kukuha ng P2 billion every month or P26 billion kada taon? Jueteng lords lang ang kikita d’yan!” said Balutan. Executive Order No. 13 was signed by President Duterte on February 2, 2017 seeks to “intensify” the government’s fight against illegal gambling. The EO orders the Philippine National Police, National Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice, Department of Interior and Local Government, and the Department of Information and Communications Technology to work together
and intensify their efforts in curbing illegal gambling. “I would like to acknowledge the efforts of our employees and branch managers for a job well done. Doble at tripleng trabahong ipinakita ninyo. Same goes to our Authorized STL agents, employees, kaboes, and kubradores, talagang ka-partner kayo ng PCSO para isawata ang illegal gambling,” said Balutan. “Of course, I would like to mention the efforts of our law enforcement agencies and NBI agents who are helping us during the raid. Kahit makasuhan kami, we will fight what is legal – ang
STL. And this is not only my accomplishment as General Manager, but the accomplishment of whole PCSO. Makakaasa kayo na mas lalo pa naming pagbubutihin ang aming kita at serbisyo. Mabuhay tayong lahat!” he added. PCSO Charter, or RA 1169, particularly on revenue allocation, provides that the revenue of the PCSO shall be allocated to 55 percent for prize fund (payment of prizes), 30 percent for charity fund (various charity programs and service) and 15 percent as operating fund (maintenance and operating expenses).
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reportedly assured President Duterte that Canada is working on a solution to the garbage dumping controversy. Not much has been heard from Trudeau since. Former Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III ruefully commented that the two incidents sadly reflect how we are perceived abroad. Note: You may email us at totingbunye2000@gmail. com. You may also “like” us on Facebook at “Speaking Out”. typhoons and other natural calamities would likely strike anytime in the month of January. It is for this reason that the CYNOSURE is urging the readers and everyone to be always prepared for emergency regardless of the month this year. -o- email reactions/ comments: crisguardian@ yahoo.com
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MANILA -- The conviction of a former Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) official for money laundering, in relation to the USD81 million stolen funds of Bangladesh Bank, part of which ended in casinos operating in the Philippines, will indirectly help in the recovery of the remaining funds. Makati Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 149 on Thursday found guilty for money laundering former RCBC Jupiter, Makati branch manager Maia Deguito, who was sentenced to 4 to 7 years of prison each for 8 counts of money laundering. In a statement, the AntiMoney Laundering Council (AMLC) clarified that Deguito’s conviction “is entirely separate from recovery efforts.” However, it noted that “Deguito’s conviction only helps the retrieval indirectly
by bolstering the civil forfeiture (CF) cases through which recovery efforts are coursed.” It explained that, to date, CF cases have been filed
against Eastern Leisure Hawaii Company owner Kam Sin Wong, also known as Kim Wong, and Philrem Service Corporation owners Michael and Salud Bautista,
whose company was tapped to remit the funds to Wong’s casino. “Both cases are pending before the Regional Trial Courts,” the AMLC
statement said, adding that “a petition for review has also been made before the Supreme Court, contesting the lifting of the freeze order on the bank account of Bloomberry Resorts and Hotels, Inc. (Solaire Resort and Casino).” The case started when the BB funds were stolen from its account with the Federal Reserve of New York on February 4, 2016, which is considered one of the biggest cyber-heists in the world. The funds were transferred to four US dollar accounts that were opened at the RCBC Jupiter branch in May 2015 under the names of Michael F. Cruz, Jessie Christopher M. Lagrosas, Alfred S. Vergara, and Enrico T. Vasquez Part of the stolen money was eventually traced to Wong, who later on returned a total of USD4.63 million and PHP488 million worth of cash to the AMLC. (PNA)
online piracy By AEROL JOHN PATEÑA
MANILA -- Globe Telecom and the international Coalition Against Piracy (CAP) have come out in support of a Senate bill aiming to deter online piracy in the country by blocking Internet websites that illegally distribute copyrighted material like videos, music and gaming. Senate President Vicente Sotto III has recently filed Senate Bill No. 2109 or the Philippine Online Infringement Act which will authorize the Intellectual Property Office (IPO), through the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), to cancel the licenses of Internet service providers (ISPs) which enable websites that facilitate copyright infringement. The measure will prevent online piracy which has affected the livelihood of See BACKS, page 11
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Industry captains hail Normin’s 2018 investment performance By MIKE BAÑOS, Editor-at-Large
PUBLIC and private officials have all expressed elation over Northern Mindanao’s (Region 10) record-breaking investment performance for 2018 as recorded by the Board of Investments (BOI). Northern Mindanao accounted for the lion’s share of the P907.2 billion investments registered with the BOI in 2018 with P228.8 billion, or 25.2% of the total, well above the P7.2 billion a year ago, for an astounding 3,063% increase. “BOI’s figure on Northern Mindanao investments is very encouraging. Investors are really looking at countryside development rather than center on Metro Manila and the other bigger metro centers,” said Eileen San Juan, Local Economic and Investment Promotions Officer who heads the Cagayan de Oro Investments, Trade and Promotion Center (Oro-TIPC). “For Region 10, there is a lot of opportunity to establish business especially for its strategic location as well as connections to the supply chain. For Cagayan de Oro City having consistently been in the Top 10 Most Competitive Highly-Urbanized Cities in the last 6 years, this brings prominence of the city’s growth and development directions. Local government has also intensified on various programs and projects that have shown good results in the competitive pillar indexes on economic dynamism, government efficiency, infrastructure, and resiliency,” she added. Ma. Teresa Alegrio, Regional Governor, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Region 10, was equally ebullient. “Better than usual. This is certainly an exceptional feat; an indication of the region’s resilient and positive outlook despite the bleak forecast and apprehensions of some countries to come to Mindanao,” she commented. Engr. Gus Adis, President of the Phividec Industries Association, foresees a bright future ahead as indicated by the BOI figures. “The stars have finally aligned to fulfill the promise of Mindanao and Northern Mindanao as the gateway to the island, is at the center of this economic development,” Adis said. “There are many factors contributing to this very important development, allow me to cite a few.” First, with the operation of the single biggest baseload power plant at the Phividec in the FDC Misamis Coal Plant, a surplus power was experienced for the first time in the brown-
out prone island. Adis expects even more power stability after the completion of the Mindanao grid connection to Visayas and Luzon grids now under construction by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). Next, Adis cited the availability of competitively priced petroleum products which were previously sourced from small oil refineries in Luzon and distributed to the storage facilities of the island through small and highly expensive inter-island vessels. “In 2016 a major oil company started operation of its mega terminal in Cagayan de Oro City importing refined petroleum products from oil refineries abroad and delivered to its mega storage facility through huge oil carriers,” Adis noted. “In 2017 another oil company located at Phividec with a similar facility followed suit, providing competitively priced petroleum products to the island’s consumers.” Not the least, Adis cited Northern Mindanao’s competitive investment environment spurred by the relatively low standard of living which translates to competitive employee wages and benefits; the availability of vast land areas at competitive rates; the abundant supply of a skilled and highly trainable work force; and not the least, the presence of the largest economic zone in the Phividec Industrial Estate in Misamis Oriental. Romolo Valentino Nati, the Italian Chairman and CEO of Italpinas Development Corporation is one of the significant foreign investors in the region, constructing the Primavera Residences condominium in Cagayan de Oro City in 2010. “Italpinas has been a strong believer in Northern Mindanao’s future from the very beginning of our company. Our first project, Primavera Residences in Cagayan de Oro, was once considered by many (in the capital especially) as a gamble,” Nati recalls. “It was said by many at the time that Northern Mindanao was not ready for our concept and product. We disagreed, and pressed through with our confidence in Region 10, and in Mindanao as a whole. The outcome since then has been a reaffirmation of our confidence. The region is full of energy and potential, and we are only at the beginning of this growth story,” he added. Nati takes the news that Region 10 has taken the greatest share of BOI investments in 2018 as a further affirmation of their long-standing belief in the Northern Mindanao growth story. “The Philippines as a whole
Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation’s North Mindanao Import Facility (NMIF) in Cagayan de Oro City, Northern Mindanao. (shell.com.ph).
The FDC Misamis Coal Plant in Villanueva, Misamis Oriental, and (right photo) the Primavera City is the biggest Filipino-Italian Investment in Cagayan de Oro City.
is a growth story that has been recognized internationally. From within the Philippines, though, we are seeing that there is an additional aspect to this national growth story, which is the emergence of a multi-polar economy with hubs throughout the archipelago, rather than a single center in Metro Manila,” he stressed. Nati said the region’s investment performance has buttressed their confidence in the future of regional hubs, and in Region 10 and Cagayan de Oro in particular. He said he is gratified how Italpinas’ strategic growth plans have long been aligned with growth that the current development now highlights. “Following the success of Primavera Residences, we are now nearing the completion of the construction of the first phase in our next project in Cagayan de Oro, Primavera City,” Nati disclosed. “Primavera City, which is planned for development in 4 phases, is designed to be a world-class commercial and residential hub featuring Italpinas’ signature aesthetics and green design philosophy.” “As a design-driven developer with our track record rooted in Northern Mindanao, Italpinas is committed to Region 10’s growth story by continuing to deliver world-class architecture, aesthetic, and lifestyle to
Teaching children to be resilient By CHERYL E. LEDESMA Teacher III Cogon Integrated School
THE idea of building resilience – developing the ability to overcome adversity and recover quickly from challenging situations – alongside academic learning has come and gone in political importance in the past decade. Resilience is part of character education which carries out large-scale research projects aimed at breaking the link between disadvantage and lack of
achievement, acknowledging that character and resilience are associated with a range of positive outcomes at school and beyond. Sessions include opportunities for the pupils to confront their difficult personal issues such as body image, social media, bullying and schoolwork. Pupils are encouraged to think about their own feelings and what they perceive as helpful and unhelpful strategies to deal with emotional reactions. They are also taught mindful breathing
and to focus on one positive response. Much of the research on developing resilience emphasizes that single interventions such as these will only work in schools if reinforced positively throughout lessons and the school’s culture. But the immediate takeaway messages from the pupils are positive. There is much outside the relevant qualifications which matters a great deal as well. That you believe that you can achieve.
Cagayan de Oro and beyond.” The Board of Investments Region 10 office will provide
a more detailed breakdown of the planned projects once this has been transmitted from the
BOI head office where most big-ticket projects are usually registered.
How to Make Your School More Attractive and Inviting By JUFEL S. GUTANG Head Teacher 3
Does your school look “welcoming” and inviting to students and their families? Do you think it is an ideal place to create a learning environment and encourage positive growth? Does your school look good? These may be simple questions for some, but for school administrators like you, these should invite curiosity and some reflection. These questions should inspire you to think creatively. A physically pleasing school encourages interaction and enthusiasm. Students will feel welcome; they’ll feel that they belong and they matter. Parents will see and feel how special and loved their children are. Teachers will be encouraged to create the best learning environment for their students. Here are some simple tips you can follow if you want to make your school more attractive and inviting to parents, students, and even for your teachers. 1. Make everyone, especially the students and their parents, feel welcome. From time-to-time, do something out of the ordinary that will make them feel extra special and loved. In one of the schools in Illinois, USA, for example, the school administrator and the principal stand outside, by the entrance of the school every day. They welcome students and parents and even open the car doors for them. The teachers are also encouraged to greet the students in the hall every morning. This has helped create a community where everyone feels welcome and wanted. You can do the same in your school. Instead of standing outside and opening car doors for students and parents, you can stand somewhere in the lobby every morning and
greet students, parents, teachers, and visitors. Anyone who sees this will immediately feel welcome in your school – and this is important because it will help them realize that they chose the right learning community for their children; that their children are in a safe place where growth and improvement are encouraged. You can also choose to add welcome signs inside the campus. Maybe classroom doors can carry “Hello” or “Welcome” signs. Maybe you can ask teachers and the students to print “Welcome” in different languages and then post this on their classroom door – or maybe somewhere in the lobby. For schools with big TV screens, a simple slideshow welcoming visitors and showcasing the school, students, and activities can attract a lot of attention (and curiosity). 2. Improve your school’s appearance by planting flowers (colorful ones are the best!), repainting the walls (especially when they’re peeling off already), and making sure that trash is properly disposed of. Creating a garden can also add to the aesthetic value to your school. This can be a project of the teachers and their students. Be sure to give them freedom to choose any garden they like: flower garden, vegetable garden, or any garden with a variety of plants. Aside from helping make the school look good, these gardens can also be used to supplement classroom activities and lessons (ex. photosynthesis in science). Another good way of improving school appearance is by making a mural. Your options are to ask the school’s most artistic and creative students to do the painting or to commission an outside artist to do it. Before anything else though, make sure that you have a theme or design in mind. Or maybe you can choose to feature a city landmark or a historical figure
with ties to the school. You can also focus on an educationrelated theme. 3. Encourage teachers, students, and personnel to adopt a positive attitude. Find ways or activities that can easily put a smile on the faces of everyone. So if someone is having a difficult time in class, train your teachers to interact and communicate with that student so he/she will know how to reassure the student and turn the negative experience into a positive one. Maybe you or your teacher can encourage the student to keep going by saying, “I know it’s not easy, but think of what your hard work and determination will reward you with in the future. If you do your best to learn now, college won’t be that hard for you!” 4. Teach your teachers, students, and personnel to value the environment. Set up a simple environmental campaign like a recycling drive or a garbage disposal awareness activity. This will help encourage everyone in the community to adopt a positive attitude on environment preservation. 5. Finally, make your school more engaging by inviting parents and visitors to activities and events where they, too, can participate. A good example would be school programs. You can invite parents to contribute a performance – maybe a dance or song number. This will make them feel they are part of the family; the school community. And anything that welcomes them becomes more attractive to them. If you genuinely care for your students and their families, this will show in the things that you do. So if you are dedicated to your calling as a school administrator, creating a welcoming, inviting, and attractive environment for your students, parents, teacher, and personnel will be easy for you.
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DAR creates Anti-Corruption Task Force THE Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) recently created an anti-corruption task force in support of the initiatives of President Rodrigo Duterte to combat corruption in government. Agrarian Reform Secretary John R. Castriciones directed the DAR AntiCorruption Task Force to conduct thorough investigations into information received by the department. He said there have been intelligence reports of persons and organizations claiming connections and cases and applications pend- unscrupulous groups and influence in the resolution of ing with the DAR. These individuals then demand
BSP further liberalizes rules on Foreign Exchange (FX) transactions
THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) announced today that the Monetary Board has approved further major liberalization reforms to the FX regulatory framework. This is aligned with the BSP’s thrust to further deepen and develop a robust capital market through a more liberal policy environment, taking into consideration adherence to international practices and standards. The reforms intend to facilitate access to the banking system’s FX resources for legitimate transactions, and further streamline and simplify procedures and documentary requirements for FX transactions. The reforms will give the investors greater flexibility to manage their investments and cash flows. The BSP clarified that the liberalization thrust is pursued in a well-calibrated and well-sequenced manner. Notwithstanding the further liberalization of FX rules, the BSP maintains its ability to gather current, comparable and comprehensive data on FX transactions and adopts necessary prudential measures to address any perceived emerging concerns. The major policy reforms include the following: 1) Further liberalized
rules on inward investment and associated derivatives transactions by broadening the coverage of inward investment transactions, allowing registration of investments filed beyond the prescriptive period, expanding the definition of eligible banks that can register investments on behalf of BSP, streamlining processes and simplifying documentary requirements, and facilitating sale of FX relating to investments; 2) Further relaxed the rules on outward investments and associated derivatives transactions by expanding the coverage of outward investment transactions and lifting the prior BSP approval requirement for purchase of FX beyond the threshold amount, subject only to prior notification to the BSP; 3) Allowed the submission of supporting documents through electronic means for: (a) registration of private sector foreign loans/borrowings without public sector guarantee; (b) registration of inward investments; and (c) sale of FX by banks covering various FX transactions; and 4) Provided a grace period of one (1) year from effectivity of the See RULES, page 9
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monetary compensation in exchange for their services. “The task force will conduct the necessary investigation so that it can weed out erring personnel and those outside the department involved in unlawful transactions,” Castriciones said. Castriciones also enjoined DAR employees to cooperate in this drive against corruption. “Alam naman po natin na ang ating Pangulo ay mahigpit ang kanyang pagpapatupad ng batas at ayaw niyang ang kanyang
administrasyon ay magkaroon ng bahid tungkol sa korapsiyon kaya ako ay nakikiusap at humihingi ng kooperasyon sa ating mga empleyado at mga opisyal sa departamento na tayo ay magtulong-tulong,” Castriciones said. “Gawin po natin ang at i ng tu ng ku l i n n ang naaayon sa batas at huwag po tayong gagawa ng mga bagay na labag sa batas at hindi kaaya-aya sa mga alituntunin ng ating administrasyon upang maiwasan po natin ang mga sigalot at mga korapsiyon na siyang
nagiging ugat ng mabagal na serbisyo sa ating mga mamamayan,” he added. Heading the DAR AntiCorruption Task Force is the agency’s director for internal audit, Director Alexander Alimmudin J. Ali. Meanwhile, the Internal Audit Division shall serve as the Secretariat of the task force. Director Ali said the task force shall accept and evaluate all complaints regardless of their source. This includes anonymous and confidential sources. He also encouraged See CREATES, page 9
Implementation of more projects in the offing MORE infrastructure projects will be implemented in Cagayan de Oro this year. In the 2019 executive budget approved by the 18th City Council headed by Vice Mayor Raineir Joaquin V. Uy on Monday, the amount of P1.1 billion has been earmarked to fund these projects. The list includes the Ecopark Development of the old dumpsite (Phase II) with a counterpart fund of P35 million. as well as the construction of a hazardous waste facility at Pagalungan. City Social Welfare infrastructure projects up for implementation are the construction of Bahay Tulugan for Indigenous Peoples; Child
D e velopment C enters; renovation of the Office of Senior Citizens Building and fencing of the Boys Town, Home for the
Elderly, among others. Proposed projects for 2019 also include the redevelopment of public markets and construction of
commercial stalls at the Westbound Terminal. The city has a total budget of P6.3 billion this year.(SP)
Statement of Secretary Ramon Lopez on his participation at the world economic forum IN view of my participation at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on 22-25 January 2019 at Davos, Switzerland, our agenda will focus on pushing for more inclusive globalization, specifically on the following areas: • Generation of more cooperation in trade and investments; • Opening of special
market access and technical cooperation to developing countries; • Upgrading industries to 4.0; and • Digitalization and upgrading capabilities for MSMEs The WEF will be an opportunity to interact with world trade ministers and call for free and fair globalization, as well as
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advocate for the use of technologies in trade. I will also be participating in World Trade Organization meeting on trade reforms and conduct bilateral meetings with a number of trade ministers. The visit will also allow us to hold special Philippine investment fora and roundtable meetings with global companies and busi-
ness chambers. These will be our venues to present the huge opportunities in the country that has a fast growing and more robust economy with meaningful economic strategies and reforms. Further, a Trabaho Negosyo Kabuhayan forum with the Filipino community in Switzerland will be conducted.
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IN THE MATTER OF JOINT PETITION TO APPROVED AND CIVIL CASE NO.2018-133 AND REGISTER THE DIVORSE OF SPOUSES ARDNOL M. MAGSAYO AND CRISTY P. CATIIL -MAGSAYO,
IN THE MATTER OF JOINT PETITION TO APPROVED AND CIVIL CASE NO.2018-135 AND REGISTER THE DIVORSE OF SPOUSES MARK DRILON T. COBRADO AND CARRIE JOY R. CAÑARES,
IN THE MATTER OF JOINT PETITION TO APPROVED AND AND REGISTER THE DIVORSE OF SPOUSES JOHN LEE E. LABAJO AND DEXIE ROSE R. PEREZ-LABAJO,
Petitioners. X---------------------------------------------/
MARK DRILON T. COBRADO AND CARRIE JOY R. CAÑARES, Petitioners. X---------------------------------------------/
JOHN LEE E. LABAJO AND DEXIE ROSE R. PEREZ-LABAJO, 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 May 22, 2006 at Balingasag, 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 process relative to this case at their residents at 0008,-A,Tubod Hi-Way, Iligan City and P-1 Poblacion, Valencia City Bukidnon, 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 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 there 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 May 22, 2006, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them has 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 8, 2019 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 3rd day of January, 2019.
(SGD.) HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge MDN: January 5, 12 & 19, 2019
CIVIL CASE NO.2018-134
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 July 2, 2004 at Iligan City, 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 process relative to this case at their residents at NPC Compound, Ditucalan, Iligan City and 62-A NPC Compound, Ditucalan 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 Eleven (11) years now, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since there 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 July 2, 2004, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them has 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 8, 2019 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 3rd day of January, 2019.
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 JUNE 28, 2006 at Danao City Cebu, 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 process relative to this case at their residents at Guinsay, Sabang, Danao City, Cebu and Purok 1, Merila, Ubaldo Laya 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 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 there 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 JUNE 28, 2006, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them has 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 8, 2019 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 3rd day of January, 2019.
(SGD.) HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge MDN: January 5, 12 & 19, 2019
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‘Contract killer’ nabbed in Zambo Norte ZAMBOANGA CITY -An alleged “contract killer” was arrested in an intelligence-driven manhunt operation in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, a top police official announced Friday. Chief Supt. Emmanuel Luis Licup, Police Regional Office 9 (Zamboanga Peninsula) director, identified the arrested suspect as Alberto Belliones Macasling alias Arnel, 47, a resident of Barangay Banganon, Gutalac, Zamboanga del Norte. Licup said Macasling was arrested by virtue of a warrant of arrest in the village of Libuton, Manukan,
Zamboanga del Norte at about 4:30 p.m. Thursday. He said Macasling has a standing warrant of arrest for the crime of frustrated murder with a recommended bail of PHP200,000, issued by the court in Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte. The suspect, he said, was allegedly responsible for the recent shooting of a local resident, identified as Bartolome Abis, over a land conflict and was
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by any representative of the agency. from page 8 “Sa mga kliyente ng DAR, farmer-beneficiaries of DAR lalo na ang mga magsasaka, to report suspicious dealings huwag po kayong mag-atu-
biling magsumbong kung may napapansin kayong katiwalian na ginagawa ng mga opisyal o empleyado ng aming tanggapan,” Ali said.
“Maaari ninyong iparating sa amin ni Secretary John R. Castriciones o sa social media accounts ng DAR ang inyong sumbong,” he added.
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Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual standards. In closing, the BSP still emphasized that banks are expected to continuously implement safe and sound practices amidst the continuing liberalization of
FX rules. Further, the BSP will remain vigilant and ready to act, as necessary, in pursuit of its mandate to maintain price stability, a sound financial system, and a convertible Philippine peso to support a sustained and inclusive growth.
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implementing Circular to file applications for registration of investments regardless of the date of funding. The implementing cir-
cular will take effect 15 banking days after its publication. A transitory period of six (6) months shall take effect after the effectivity of the circular for the strict implementation of new/ revised reports based on International Monetary Fund
RA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)
Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Agusan del Norte City/ Municipality Publication Notice R.A. 10172
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
(Sgd.) JUDITH ALVIZO- CALO, LIB, MPA City Civil Registrar
(Sgd.) RAUL A. MALALUAN City Civil Registrar
MDN: Jan. 12 & 19, 2019
R.A form No. 10.1 (LCRO)
Republic of the Philippines Province of Davao del Sur CITY OF DIGOS OFFICE OF THE CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR
In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), notice is hereby served to the public that JEAN ACANTO CAMRAL has filed with this Office a petition for change of first name from “BABY JEAN” to “JEAN” in the Certificate of Live Birth of BABY JEAN ABAYON ACANTO at Carmen, Cotabato and whose parents are Renato Acanto and Norma Abayon. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 23 January 2019.
MDN: Jan. 12 & 19, 2019
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
NOTICE TO THE PUBLICATION
In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No. 9048/10172 a notice is hereby served to the public that Juvilla Sanchez Rodriguez has filed with this office a Petition for correction of GENDER/Sex (Complete name of Petitioner) from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Birth Certificate of JUVILLA SANCHEZ RODRIGUEZ who was born on August 5, 1989 at San Carlos, Tukuran, Zamboanga del Sur whose parents are Cospolo M. Rodriquez and Brigada D. Sanchez. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with Office not later than ____________.
In compliance with Section 5 R.A. No. 9048. A notice is hereby served to the public that DELMA D. GATO has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “THELMA” to “DELMA” in the Certificate of Live Birth of THELMA DACOL GATO who was born on December 2, 1962 at Bitan-agan, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte and whose parents are GREGORIO MAISOG DACOL and EUTIQUIO LUZON GATO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 21 January 2019.
(Sgd.) GINALYN D. ACUÑA Municipal Civil Registrar
MDN: Jan. 5 & 12, 2019
RA Form No. 10172(LCRO) Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Cotabato CITY OF KIDAPAWAN
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 ELLY B. EBLAMO has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ELLY BATISTIS EBLAMO at Digos, Davao del Sur and whose parents are Carlos Eblamo and Vergilia Batistis. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than January 09,2019. (Sgd.) MARISSA C. NEBRADA City Civil Registrar
In compliance with R.A.. Act No. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that Junalyn D. Bolado has filed with this Office, a petition for change of SEX from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the birth certificate of Junalyn D. Bolado who was born on 07 June 1994 at Kidapawan, Cotabato and whose parents are Antonio R. Bolado and Crestita E. Dijon. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than_________________ MDN: Jan. 5 & 12, 2019
(Sgd.) RAUL A. MALALUAN City Civil Registrar
(Sgd.) JUDITH ALVIZO- CALO, LIB, MPA City Civil Registrar
Republic of the Philippines Province of Davao del Sur Municipality of Malita OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR Publication Notice R.A. 10172
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC December 20, 2018
(Sgd.) MARY P. MACAYA Municipal Civil Registrar
Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Agusan del Norte City/ Municipality: Butuan City
Publication Notice R.A. 10172
Date: 09 January 2019
RA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)
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Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Zamboanga del Sur City/Municipality of Tukuran
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Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: COTABATO City/Municipality: CARMEN
In compliance with R.A. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that Jorgelemie W. Montoya has filed with this Office a petition for change of SEX from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the birth of certificate of JORGELEMIE W. MONTOYA who was born on 10 February 1986 at Kidapawan, Cotabato and whose parents are Jorge A. Montoya and Conchita T. Warain. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than ______________________.
MDN: Jan. 5, 12 & 19, 2019
Publication Notice R.A. 10172
In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular NO. 2013-1, Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that JIMMY JR. CUTAMORA LOPEZ has filed with this office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error of the child’s sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JIMMY CUTAMORA LOPEZ JR. who was born on 24 April 1990 at Manuel J. Santos Hospital, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, Philippines and whose parents are ELENA CATACTE CUTAMORA and JIMMY MONTAJES LOPEZ SR. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 21 January 2019.
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Notice is hereby given that the Instate Estate of the late Maximo Holotba, died on December 12, 2003, at New Nongnongan, Don Carlos, Bukidnon; Restituta Naquila, December 12, 2013 at New Nongnongan, Don Carlos, Bukidnon. That the deceased died without any will, left parcels of Land located at New Nongnongan, Don Carlos, Bukidnon and More particularly described as follows: A Parcel of Land Containing an Area of Six Hundred Five (605) Sq. Mtrs. Identified as Lot No. 761, PLS561. Covered by Original Certificate of Title No. P-1867. Is Subject of Extra Judicial partition of Estate of the deceased Maximo Holotba and Restituta Naquila with waiver of Rights, under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Lordino P. Salvaña, Notary Public, per Doc. No. 77, page No. 16, Book No. CVI, Series of 2018.
Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Cotabato CITY OF KIDAPAWAN
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
CCE-369-2018 (R.A. 10172)
NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Instate Estate of the late Robert Charles Miller, died on April 10, 1999. That the deceased left no will and debts, left the following property: Title No: TCT No. T-48904 Area: Two Thousand Eighty Two (2,082) Sq. mtrs. Location: Casisang, Malaybalay City That the parties herein, Hereby Agree and Resolve, that above-stated property bearing Title No. TCT No. T-48904 shall be adjudicated or divided by all in Equal Shares or Equally. That all parties herein, hereby name, appoint and constitute as our Attorney-in-Fact, Cesar R. Anguay, of Legal age, Married, Filipino and a resident of Suna Village, Sumpong, Malaybalay City, with the following powers: 1. In our behalf, to sign or execute a Deed of Sale involving Title No. TCT No. T-48904 2. To receive payment made in relation thereto and if payment are made in checks to encash the same before any banks or financial institutions. Is subject of Extra Judicial Settlement with Special Power of Attorney, under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Michael l. Flores, Notary Public, per Doc. No. 38, page No. 03, Book No. XVII, series of 2015.
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ARRESTED. Alberto Belliones Macasling , an alleged contract killer, was arrested in an intelligence-driven manhunt operation on Thursday (January 10, 2019) in Manukan, Zamboanga del Norte. Photo courtesy: Police Region Office-9 PIO
“newly-monitored to be engaged in gun-for-hire” activities. He said Macasling has been placed under the custody of the Manukan municipal police. (PNA)
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum, Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that DEBBIE CAMARILLO QUINTO has filed with this Office a petition for correction of clerical error of the entry in sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the certificate of live birth of DEBBIE MONTERO CAMARILLO at Malita, Davao del Sur and whose parents are DIOSDADO CAMARILLO and MARINA MONTERO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than January 17, 2019. MDN: Jan. 5 & 12, 2019
(Sgd.) JOSEPHINE A. MARQUEZ Municipal Civil Registrar
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MCI Elite Team Phoenix kicks off in Mindanao Story and Photos by MARK FRANCISCO Correspondent
THE latest multilevel marketing firm to hit Cagayan de Oro shores launched in Mindanao last Thursday in a pomp ceremony at Limketkai Luxe Hotel. MCI Elite Team Phoenix under the able leadership and guidance of regional stockist Ruben Vegafria is expected to saturate the Northern Mindanao market with its array of various wellness products – Elixir herbal juice mix, Crystal Cleanse supplement juice blend, Mangosteen herbal juce mix and Kyu herbal coffee mix. MCI Elite was founded by president and CEO Joselito Manlongat seven years and has been providing opportunities for all determined
MCI Elite president and CEO Joselito Manlongat and regional stockist Ruben Vegafria signing the memorandum of agreement.
entrepreneurs all over the archipelago ever since. For this is the vision, mission and the very desire of the heart of Manlongat. As he aptly put it in his speech during the Limketkai Luxe launching, Manlongat quipped, “I want to share the business opportunity here in
Mindanao. I am not behind you. I am beside you.” He went on saying that their ultimate goal is to be one of the top three multilevel marketing firms in the country by 2020. Indeed, the audience at Limketkai Luxe Hotel were not just Kagay-
anons. Many came all the way from the cities of Malaybalay, Valencia, Panabo, Cotabato, Kidapawan, Koronadal and even Ormoc City. Expect MCI Elite Team Phoenix to be trending in this part of the island of Mindanao in the next few weeks or so.
MCI Elite president and CEO Joselito Manlongat.
InfraWatch PH: Prioritize local energy sources vs LNG imports AN infrastructureoriented think-tank is calling on the Duterte administration to prioritize the use of local energy sources instead of relying on the long-term importation of liquefied
natural gas (LNG) for the country’s energy requirements. “It bears stressing that indigenous sources of energy such as the Malampaya gas field should continue to be the
main components of the country’s energy mix.” This was the statement of Terry Ridon, Infrawatch PH conveyor and former member of the House committee on energy. Malampaya to last until 2029 Ridon noted that Shell Philippines itself has stated that Malampaya’s supply can last between 2026 and 2029, such that there is no need to rush giving imported LNG a
significant role as among the country’s sources of energy. “Correspondingly, government should go slow in supporting the proposed LNG terminal as indigenous sources remain available in the years to come. LNG imports costlier than local sources Ridon also noted that importation increases the country’s exposure to higher prices, including exchange rate risks
and the volatility of fuel prices in the world market. “In November 2018, the price of gas from Malampaya is about $9.37/MMBTU. If gas will be imported, the price would be around $12.8/MMBTU or 37% higher due to exposure in fuel price volatility in the regional market and the additional costs for shipping and regasification.” LNG imports discourage energy exploration Ridon further said that reliance on LNG importation discourages continuing exploration of still undiscovered energy deposits, particularly in the West Philippine Sea and the Philippine Rise. “We may lose the current imperative to look for new sources of energy within the country’s territorial waters and exclusive economic zone if we allow LNG importation to be a major component of our energy mix.”
Ridon said that by exploring new indigenous sources, the country would limit its exposure to exchange rate risks and volatility of fuel prices in the world market. Geopolitical risks threaten long-term LNG supply “As a result, we are exposing the nation to unexpected supply issues due to geopolitical risks, not only in sourcing energy products but also in terms of logistics.” Ridon said a large chunk of the world’s LNG supply is sourced from geopolitically risky countries such as Qatar, Russia, Nigeria, among others. Developing new local energy sources will create jobs, benefit communities “Developing new local sources of energy would also allow Filipinos to benefit from job creation, skills training and more business for local communities.” See ENERGY, page 11
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Ridon said the development of local industries, including local energy development has always been the priority of President Rodrigo Duterte, as it provides wider socio-economic benefits to Filipinos.
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founding anniversary on Jan. 7. To further aid in promoting the preservation of the sites, Romualdo urged the teachers to include in their lessons the history of the newly-declared treasures of the country. Thus, during the unveiling ceremony, the history of such sites was briefly shared. History of the sites The Guinsiliban Moro Watch Tower, located at Barangay North Poblacion, Guinsiliban, is believed to be once part of a larger structure or very similar to a typical fortress based on the description of the locals who have seen the old “kota” (fort) before the construction of the present day Gabaldon Building or the Guinsiliban Central School. Based on the Camiguin Tourism Code, the “Moros” or group of pirate Muslims used to rob and take away women and children hence, to protect themselves from the invaders, the locals built the tower to detect incoming enemies. They called it Kuta “Silipanan” or “Siliban” (fort for peeking) which is now named the Moro Watch Tower. On the other hand, the Bonbon Old Church Ruins at Barangay Bonbon, Catarman built in 1806 is the bigger structure adjacent to the tower. However, when a volcanic eruption took place on May 1, 1871, everything was destroyed including the Bonbon Church, Convent and the Campanario. The church is said to be a relic of Christianity introduced by the Spaniards and its adobe walls served as a testament of early converts’ strong faith. As for the Sunken Cemetery, historians said the cemetery was just part of a community guarded by a fortress where the original church dedicated to San Roque and a convent was built. The volcanic eruption that destroyed Bonbon Church is the very same tragic event that drove the cemetery underwater. The large white cross built in 1982 that still stands today is an erected marking of its mute existence. Such serves as a scenic spot to memorialize the location of the old cemetery where the ancestors of the Camiguingnons were buried. Preserving the treasures To materialize her dream in letting future generations appreciate the island’s history, Gov. Romualdo urges Camiguingnons to regulate
the carrying capacity of the people who will visit the historic sites. For an instance, the church ruins should not be used for other purpose but purely visitation only. “We do not want to destroy the façade. This is an icon for all of us,” Gov. Romualdo said. As for the Moro Watch Tower, the governor highly appreciates the effort of the local government to allocate budget in the construction of the passage going inside the historic site since tourists and locals currently use the school facility to enter the tower. She also assured support for the town’s tiny steps in making the historic sites not just tourist attractions in the island but real treasures as well on weaving a better tomorrow for Camiguin.
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(PIE-MO), said the cargo vessel “MV Kalliroe” of the Maersk Shipping Lines is expected to arrive on January 12, 2019, a Saturday. “The loading of the cargoes would immediately commence upon arrival here because the South Koreabound vessel would leave the following day on Jan.13, 2019,” Simon said. He said that the initial shipment would be the 1,200 tons loaded in the 51 container vans, which arrived in the latter part of October last year. The remaining 5,100 tons would follow because it would still be repacked and be accounted prior to shipment back to South Korea, Simon said. He said that the “garbage,” disguised as recyclable raw materials for plastics, originally arrived at the PIE-MO industrial zone in July last year. The cargoes were consigned to Verde Soco, a South Korean company, whose management entered a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the PIE-MO, to operate a “plastic factory” in Misamis Oriental. The problem started when the Verde Soco refused the representatives from the local government unit, the provincial board, and members of the local media to investigate the cargoes after residents complained about the suspicious materials. “The residents were alarmed after they noticed something suspicious about the cargoes, which were shipped as an “open cargo” by a foreign vessel,” Provincial Board Member Gerardo Sabal said. Residents in the nearby coastal areas have also reported of “foul smell” prompting the local government and local media to investigate, Sabal said. He said that the security guard assigned at the Verdo Soco’s main gate refused to let the investigators in, which prompted the media to report about the suspicious cargoes. An inter-agency inves-
Sat-Sun, January 12-13, 2019 tian,” Soganub added. The Commission on Elections set the plebiscite for the areas in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) on January 21 while the schedule for the non-ARMM areas will be on February 6. Significance in Iligan Soganub said he joined the Traslacion of the Black Nazarene in Iligan City every year because Iligan has been part of his life as priest for 23 years. The devotion of the Black Nazarene started from Fr. Suganob’s time, he said. He continued the devotion because because he believes that it is very important for the lives of the Catholic faithful. “Yung passion ni Jesus Christ, namatay siya para sa atin, so very very important para sa akin ang pananampalataya sa Poong Nazareno,” Soganub said. “Sa nangyari sa akin, mas lalo ko itong (debosyon) patatagin,” he added referring to the time when he was held hostaged by the terrorists inside the main battle area. Continue the mission Soganub was taken hostage by the extremists for more that three months when war between the government and the terrorists erupted in Marawi City in May 23, 2017. In an inter view, the parish priest of St. Mary’s Cathedral in Marawi City recalled the hardships he and his fellow hostages went through while in the hands of the hostage takers. It was hard for him, he said, to follow orders from the terrorists like improvising explosive devices, but he was afraid for the lives of the fellow hostages. There were times when he wanted to give up his life to God because he could not anymore bear the bombs from the Air Force planes. When he was able to escape and was eventually rescued by the military, Soganub said, he realized he has still mission in life. from page 1 “If you suffer in life, positive. mahal ka ng Panginon,” “I am praying na sana Soganub said. successful ang Bangsamoro Organic Law kasi everybody is affected kung from page 6 ano’ng mangyayari nito. of original content creators Kung successful, it means and the local entertainment wala nang giyera, may peace industry according to Globe na sa Mindanao and may President and CEO Ernest progress na sa ARMM (Au- Cu who recently joined the tonomous Region in Muslim Board of Directors of the Mindanao). Yun ang pinaka- international group, Asia prayer ko,” Soganub said in Video Industry Association an interview. (AVIA). It is also important, he “The economic and soadded, that voters should be cial impact of online piracy properly informed on why is profound. Revenue loss they will be voting for Yes are in millions and thouor No during the plebiscite. sands of jobs are affected Fr. Suganob is the chair- due to a myriad of illegal man of Pakigdait, Inc., one streaming websites and ilof the civil sociely organiza- licit streaming devices or tions in Lanao del Norte, ISDs. More importantly, that helps in the education these illegal sites and devices campaign on the BOL. put customers at risk not “We campaign for the only because of its content correct conscience of the but specifically, malware,” people. I want peace in Cu said in a statement on Mindanao, lahat ng tao sa Wednesday. Mindanao gusto nila ay “Globe will continue peace, Moro man o Chris- to support efforts that will tigation called by the provincial board’s committee on health exposed the “environmental violations” that Verde Soco has reportedly committed, Sabal said. The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) also denied knowledge of the initial shipment of the 5,100 tons of alleged “raw materials” for the recycling of plastics. The BOC also found out that the customs have not issued importation clearance certificates and the cargoes were later found out to be “mis-declared,” Simon said. He said that the problem was exacerbated when another shipment, declared as raw materials for recycling plastics, which were consigned to Verde Soco, arrived at the Mindanao International Container Terminal (MICT) in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental in the later part of October last year. An inter-agency probe found out that the cargoes loaded in 51 container vans were “garbage” – most of them contaminated medical trash, woods, and rusty irons, Simon said. He said that the BOC immediately issued a cease and desist order against the Verde Soco along with a “status quo” order against all the cargoes while the BOC arbitration committee convened and issued a resolution to repatriate the cargo. Simon said that representatives from South Korea came to Misamis Oriental on Dec. 27, 2018 to conduct an investigation and ocular inspection of the imported “garbage” from South Korea. He said that the South Korean probe team came from the Ministry of the Korean Environmental Management represented by Director Yeo Jae Gap, Director Han Kee Chang and Director Kim Young Gi.
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help stop online piracy,” he added. Meanwhile, Neil Gane, General Manager at AVIA’s CAP, said the bill is an important step in local efforts to prevent online copyright infringement. “There is no silver bullet to deterring online piracy. What is required is a holistic solution to include consumer outreach, cooperation with technology platforms and other intermediaries, enforcement, and critically, capability to disable access to egregious piracy websites through effective site blocking,” he said. The AVIA’s Coalition Against Piracy aims to gather leading video content creators and distributors members together to join the global fight against content theft. It focuses on addressing the growing threat of illicit streaming devices and apps which facilitate widespread piracy of movies, sports, TV series and other creative video content. In filing the bill, Sen. Sotto said this will be able to stop incidents of online piracy as it will mandate ISPs to implement measures that will disable websites whenever they are found to be infringing copyright or facilitating copyright infringement. The senator noted that the Philippines has become a haven for cybercriminals who illegally make content available in the Internet. (PNA)
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DENR, on the other hand, will provide technical assistance, facilitate information and education campaign on marine turtle conservation, and establish Punta Dumalag as critical habitat for marine turtles and other marine life. Tawantawan said the partnership between the government and Aboitiz EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSON Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late ABROCIO LABIS, who died and intestate which has residence at the time of his demise which is more subdivided particularly described as follows to wit: “A PARCEL OF LAND, LOT NO. 7061, Cad 237 situated at the Barrio of Taytay, Municipality of El Salvador, Province of Misamis Oriental, Island of Mindanao; Containing an area of TWELVE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTY FOUR (12,954) square meters more or less” Declared under TAX DECLARATION No. 02-021544 and REGISTERED UNDER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 2277”; are the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSON; DIOSITA LABIS PENASO and MARIANITA LABIS SABASAJE; that at the time of death of the above-named decedents they left no known debt, whatsoever and this instrument does not involve real property as none was left by the above-named decedents at the time of their death. That the HEIRS herein being their surviving children and the heirs of their deceased child are the only forced heirs of said decedents. That it is to the best interest of the said HEIRS and of the estate of the above-named decedents, that the herein-above described parcel of land, be adjudicated unto, divided and portioned by and among themselves; Under Notary Public of ATTY. TIBURCIO M. PALASAN JR.; as per Doc No. 262; Page No. 52; Book No. 97; Series of 2018. MDN: Jan. 12, 19 & 26, 2019
Group is a noble milestone in conserving and protecting pawikans and its habitat. She said the possibility of the extinction of pawikans is high, adding that the rescue center and the marine turtle sanctuary is only one in the region. “Let this be one of your legacies,” Tawantawan said addressing the Davao mayor and Aboitiz’s initiatives. Tawantawan also called on the Dabawenyos to cooperate with the government in protecting the city’s environment. Aside from the MOA signing, Aboitiz Group also released back into the sea 15-year-old marine turtle named Crocy, which was rescued by residents of Barangay Sasa and turned over to the Cleanergy Park on Dec. 6, 2017. Cleanergy Park veterinarian, Dr. Ken Lao, said Crocy’s one-year stay to recuperate at the facility was enough for him to be released back into the sea. (PNA)
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is we do this cause because this is right and ought to be done as nutrition workers. As of press time, city health office bared Gingoog has received P300,000 cash award during its first year, P500,000 for the 2ndyear as prize of being the Consistent Regional Outstanding Winner on Nutrition (CROWN), and will hopefully receive NHA’s P1million cash award this 2019. (Edward Pabia/ Gingoog media bureau) EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF VICENTE YAÑEZ AND ANGELA YAÑEZ WITH SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late spouses VICENTE YAÑEZ, who died on May 19, 1975 at Dalipuga, Iligan City and ANGELA A. YAÑEZ, who died on July 31, 1982 at Iligan City; that the deceased spouses left a parcel of land, more particularly described as follows, to wit: A PARCEL OF LAND Lot No. 6552C-6, Case 7, situated at Barra, Opol, Misamis Oriental; Containing an area of SIX THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FIVE (6,505) square meters, more or less and declared under Tax Declaration No. 081-5000430162. Covered by TCT No. _____; that the HEIRS OF VICENTE YAÑEZ AND ANGELA A. YAÑEZ, namely; ANGELINA YAÑEZ DELICANA, widow; ELISA YAÑEZ YANSAN, widow; SAMUEL L. YAÑEZ, married; HANNAH YAÑEZ CABASAG, widow; and DAN L. YAÑEZ, married, all of legal ages, Filipino, Citizens, and all residents of Dalipuga, Iligan City; HEREBY GIVING AND GRANTING, unto our authorized persons the power and authority to do and perform every act and thing whatsoever requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as we might or could do if personally present and hereby ratifying and confirming all transactions of all kinds and all that our appointed authorized persons shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue of these presents; Under Notary Public of ATTY. ALFREDO R. BUSICO; as per Doc No. 207; Page NO. 42; Book No. 2; Series of 2018. MDN: Jan. 12, 19 & 26, 2019
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