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Mindanao bus company reappoints Leo Rey Yanson as prexy, chairman anew By GERRY LEE GORIT Correspondent

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Leo Rey Yanson has once again been appointed as chairman and president of Mindanao Star Bus Transport Inc. (MSBTI) as the company has remained committed to ensure the

safety of the riding public amid the threat posed by the coronavirus pandemic. Yanson was reappointed as MSBTI head during the company’s annual stockholders’ meeting held Saturday (Jan. 16). He is also the chief executive officer and president

Chopper crash kills 7 airmen in B’dnon M A L AY BA L AY C I T Y, Bukidnon -- Seven airmen killed in a Philippine Airforce Huey helicopter that crashed rainy Saturday, January 16, in Barangay Bulonay, Impasugong, Bukidnon. Brigadier General Ferdinand Barandon, 403rd Infantry Brigade commander of the Philippine Army said that the chopper was in its routine flight for a “troops resupplying” mission to an army patrol base in the rugged mountain when it crashed, killing all aboard. The ill-fated chopper airsupport team was composed of two pilots, two gunners, and three airmen, according to the 403rd Infantry Brigade (403Bde), Philippine Army based here in Malaybalay City. Major Jennan Montealto, 403Bde spokesperson listed the dead as Lt. Col. Arnie Arroyo; 2Lt Mark Anthony

Caabay; Sgt Mervin Bersabe; and Airman First Class Stephen Agarrado of Philippine Airforce. Sgt. Julius Salvado of the Philippine Army and two members of Active Auxiliary—Jerry Ayocdo and Jhamel Sugalang—also perished. Bad weather and rugged terrain took the 8th Infantry Battalion rescue team, led by 8th Infantry Battalion commander Lt. Col. Edgardo Talaroc Jr, several hours to reach the crash scene. The seven bodies were brought at Saint Peter funeral homes in Malaybalay City on the same day. Later, at about Sunday noon, the bodies of the four Airforce crew were taken to the Philippine Air Force Tactical Operations Group (PAF-TOG 10) at Lumbia, Cagayan de Oro City. The remains of the three

of the Yanson Group of Bus Companies (YGBC), considered as the biggest bus conglomerate in the Philippines with seven subsidiaries operating all over the country. In Mindanao, the YGBC Newly re-elected Mindanao Star Mindanao Star Bus Transport Inc. Board of directors during their annual stockholders’ meeting held Saturday (Jan. 16). From left: Charles subsidiaries are Rural

Andanar hopes ‘moral governance’ in BARMM to flourish See BUS, page 11

Dumancas, Ginnette Dumancas, Leo Rey Yanson, and Arvin John Villaruel (Photo supplied)

By AZER PARROCHA

AS the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) is set to observe Bangsamoro Foundation Day on Jan. 21, a Palace official on Sunday expressed hope that the region will continue pursuing moral governance. Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar made this remark ahead of Bangsamoro Foundation Day, a non-working holiday in celebration of the establishment of the BARMM. “We are one with our Muslim brothers and sisters in celebrating the Bangsamoro Foundation Day, with this year’s theme ‘Moral Governance: Building Strong Foundations for a Better Bangsamoro,’” he

See CRASH, page 11

Communications Secretary Martin Andanar (File

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NMMC: CDO’s recipients database crucial to vaccine rollout MisOcc to allocate funds for COVID-19 vaccines OROQUIETA CITY, Misamis Occidental, Jan. 15 (PIA)--The Provincial Government of Misamis Occidental is willing to purchase COVID-19 vaccines once it is available in the country. During the NorMin COVID-19 Response Task Force Press Conference, January 15, Governor Philip Tan said, “Here in the province, the immunization program supposed to be a national program but maybe this time, because of emergency crisis we have to help one another, we are waiting for the target or figure that will be implemented by the national government.” The governor urged local government units (LGUs) to create the list of those who are qualified for the immunization because the province wants to maximize and preserve the resources so that there will be no duplication. Meanwhile, DOH-10 Regional Director Dr. Adriano Suba-an said they are working on the vaccine’s receptivity while making sure that the vaccine is safe as it will go through the Food and Drug Administration See FUNDS, page 9

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, JAN. 16 (PIA)--A reliable and accurate data base of target recipients for the COVID-19 vaccines is essential for the success of the vaccine rollout in the city. Dr. Gina Itchon, research and development department chief of NMMC further added, “The database (on identified recipients in Cagayan de Oro City) is going to be very, very crucial. First, if it’s Pfizer, Moderna or AstraZeneca vaccines that will be bought by the city then it would require two doses to be effective. So the patients would have to be notified when to return for the second dose.” City Mayor Oscar Moreno reiterated anew that he wants both the City Health Office (CHO) and the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) to review the database in order to bolster City Hall’s Dr. Gina Itchon, research and development department chief of NMMC says a reliable preparedness for this year’s and accurate data base of target recipients for the COVID-19 vaccines is essential for vaccine rollout. the success of the vaccine rollout in the city. (CIO) “As Dr. Itchon said, (an

extensive database) is a crucial factor in implementing the city’s vaccination program,” Mayor Moreno said. An updated database of identified recipients is also seen to enable City Hall in prioritizing and maximizing its distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to Cagayan de Oro City residents. “The shelf life and storage of the vaccines should be taken into consideration in distributing and administering them (to the target recipients),” Itchon said. Moreno said he sees the bigger problem in the city’s preparedness in implementing the vaccine rollout program. “We have the data now but can we rely on that data? How much we order is dependent on how much we will need and how much we need depends on our database (of target recipients). So we need to re-evaluate and update our data,” the mayor added. (CIO/PIA10)

DA-10 hands over seeds assistance to Don Victoriano town CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Jan. 14 (PIA)--The Department of Agriculture (DA)10 thru Regional Technical Director for Operations Carlota S. Madriaga turned over 200 packets of assorted vegetable seeds amounting to P20,347.50 to the Municipal Agriculture’s Office

(MAO) of Don Victoriano, Misamis Occidental represented by Municipal Agriculturist Nylyvn T. Tugano. Said provisions comprised four variants including Pinakbet, Sinigang, Chopsuey and Pechay seeds at 50 packets each. This will be utilized by

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MAO-Don Victoriano to jumpstart their activities for the year in further developing their agricultural lands, particularly targeting to give the agri-inputs to marginalized farmers and household communities. Amid the ongoing pandemic, growing homegrown

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The Department of Agriculture (DA)-10 eyes for more marginalized farmers and household communities in Don Victoriano, MisOcc to engage in vegetable farming and gardening with the recent turnover of assorted vegetable seeds to the local government of said town. (DA 10)

vegetables has been advocated by the DA as part of its centerpiece program, the Plant, Plant, Plant program. Of which, it seeks for the attainment of food security

in the household and community levels, at the same time, to provide additional income should there be any surplus production. (DA10/ PIA10)

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PCOO mourns death of AFP personnel in Bukidnon chopper crash By AZER PARROCHA

MANILA – The Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) extended condolences to the families of the five soldiers and two government militiamen who died in a helicopter crash in Bukidnon on Saturday. Reports showed that the military helicopter was on a supply run to government troops fighting communist rebels when it crash-landed at 2:30 p.m. in Impasugong town, killing seven Air

Force and military personnel. In a statement on Saturday, PCOO Secretary Martin Andanar said the agency is “saddened” by the fate of the seven soldiers. “We are saddened by the helicopter crash involving our Philippine Air Force personnel while resupplying troops to counteract communist rebels in Bukidnon yesterday (Saturday). With this, we extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to the family

and loved ones of our fallen heroes,” he said. Andanar also extended thoughts and prayers to their families. He remembered the soldiers for their “stark bravery, courage, and patriotism” which never waived until their last hours of serving the country. “May their love for our country inspire many soldiers and Filipinos to uphold peace among each other to attain development and security while respect-

ing differences,” he added. The site where a UH-1H Huey helicopter crashed is still off-limits to the public as a team from the Philippine Air Force (PAF) continues to investigate the cause of the incident. In a telephone interview on Saturday evening, Maj. Rodulfo Cordero Jr., spokesperson of the Army’s 4th Infantry Division, said the wreckage of the helicopter that crashed in the mountainous village of Bulonay in Impasug-ong

N. Ecija farmers reap benefits of DA’s mechanization program By ZORAYDA TECSON

GAPAN CITY, Nueva Ecija – Farmer-members of different cooperatives and associations in this province are now benefiting from using mechanized farming equipment and machinery. With the farm-machine grants provided by the Department of the Agriculture (DA), through the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHILMECH) and in collaboration with the provincial government of Nueva Ecija, farmers are now experiencing the convenience of mechanization

during planting and harvest seasons. Amparo Viesca, a member of the Kabungan Farmers’ Cooperative in San Antonio town, said in a local television program on Saturday, the three-day tillage of land with the use of a hand tractor can only be done for two hours through a four-wheel tractor. Andres de Guzman, president of the Irrigators Association in San Isidro, also cited the big help of the mechanized farming machinery to their association’s 427 members. See FARMERS, page 9

FARM MECHANIZATION. Farmer-members of different cooperatives and associations in Nueva Ecija are now reaping the benefits of using mechanized farming equipment and machinery. With the farm-machine grants provided by the Department of the Agriculture (DA), through the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHILMECH) and in collaboration with the provincial government of Nueva Ecija, farmers are now experiencing the convenience of mechanization during planting and harvest seasons. (File photo by DA-3)

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MGB-X ISSUES FLOOD AND RAIN-INDUCED LANDSLIDE THREAT ADVISORY FOR REGION X (NORTHERN MINDANAO) RE: DOST-PAGASA LA NIÑA CLIMATE ADVISORY Following the issuance by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) of Climate Advisory No. 5 (La Niña) on 06 January 2021, to quote: “Majority of the climate models suggest a continuation of La Niña conditions until January-February-March 2021 season, with 95% probability. It has an increasing chance of returning to ENSO neutral during April-May-June 2021 season, with 50% probability. There is yet an increased likelihood of above normal rainfall during JanuaryFebruary-March 2021 season that can lead to potential adverse impacts including flooding in low-lying areas, rain-induced landslides and overflowing of rivers over vulnerable areas, with varying magnitude. All concerned agencies are still advised to take precautionary measures to mitigate these hydrometeorological hazards.” The Mines and Geosciences BureauRegion X issued a Flood and Rain-Induced Landslide Threat Advisory to the provincial, city, and municipal governments in Region X (Northern Mindanao). The MGB advised the Provincial/City/ Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils/Offices to be vigilant and to take precautionary measures in view of the DOST-PAGASA La Niña Climate Advisory which could have possible adverse impact on the local population, on health, on public

and private infrastructure, and on the economy. The Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Committees (BDRRMCs) are kindly advised to coordinate with their City/Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council/Office (C/M DRRMC/O) to plan for any emergency, including evacuation measures. Caution should be taken that evacuation centers are located in safe areas, that these should not be located in landslide-/ flood-/hazard-prone areas. All these measures should be hand-inhand with safety and health protocols in view of the pandemic. MGB advises everyone to keep informed on the latest weather bulletin from PAGASA. MGB-X earlier provided the local government units with their Detailed Landslide and Flood Susceptibility Maps as well as a presentation on Information, Education, Communication (IEC) on Geologic Hazards (Rain-Induced Landslide and Flood Hazards) and on Disaster Awareness and Preparedness, including Identifying Potential Areas as Evacuation Centers and for the utilization and appreciation of Geohazard Maps. The information must be utilized by the local government units in their disaster risk reduction and management plan, among others.

town is now being guarded by soldiers from the 8th Infantry Battalion until experts from the PAF can complete their investigation. He said the helicopter crashed probably due to a mechanical malfunction and not because of the weather condition. Cordero said it was also unlikely shot down by the communist guerrillas as military helicopters usually fly at an altitude of about 800 meters beyond

the range of assault rifles. He identified the victims as Lt. Col. Arnie Arroyo, pilot; 2nd Lt. Mark Anthony Caabay, co-pilot; Sgt. Mervin Bersabe; Airman 1st Class Stephen Agarrado; Sgt. Julius Salvado; Jerry Ayocdo; and Jhamel Sugalang. Arroyo, Caabay, Bersabe and Agarrado are PAF personnel, Salvado is from the Army, and Ayocdo and Sugalang are members of the Army’s Cafgu Active Auxiliary. (PNA)

THE Social Security System (SSS) released the second batch of January 2021 pensions since yesterday, January 15, 2021, through the Philippine Electronic Fund Transfer System and Operations Network (PESONet) and other checkless disbursement channels. Pensioners covered by the said batch are those whose date of contingency is from the 16th to the last day of the month and are receiving their pensions through PESONet participating banks or e-wallets, or via cash pick-up arrangement at M Lhuillier thru DBP Cash Padala. The said pensioners can already withdraw their January 2021 pensions.

The second batch of January 2021 pension releases covers nearly 1.12 million pensioners with combined pensions amounting to P5.19 billion. The said batch was supposed to be released tomorrow, January 16. But since it falls on a Saturday, it was released today. On the other hand, pensioners who are still receiving their pensions through checks or non-PESONet participating banks will receive their January 2021 pensions on their date of contingency (old disbursement schedule). For more information about the SSS’ new pension disbursement schedule, read

Second batch of January 2021 pensions released since last week

See PENSION, page 9

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MATTHEW 12:34 says, “Out of the overf low of the heart the mouth speaks”. Indeed, the place to begin with our words is inside in our thoughts about others and us. If we accompany that with a commitment to stop speaking hurtful words. We have begun a dramatic mid-course correction in life, a religion writer, Dave McCasland said a long time ago. The power of words, written as well as spoken out, is a weapon, which can hurt or even kill. Writing with a wicked pen or talking with a sharp tongue doesn’t mean that all of us should walk disrespectfully through other’s lives. Careless words can really inflict wounds that last for a lifetime. On the other hand, kind words can bring healing and encouragement. Yes, everything we say has the power to hurt or to heal.

T he rel i g i ous and ph i l o s oph i c a l w r ite r Tulushkin stressed: “If you can’t go for 24 hours without saying unkind words about others, you have lost control of your tongue. Joseph Telushkin lectured on the awesome power of words and our sometimes “dirty tongues”. He suggested taking a revealing “tongue test” to see where we stand. “Monitor your conversation for two days”, he said. “Note every time you say something negative about someone, who is not personally present. Also record, when others do so, as well as your reactions when it happened. Do you try to silence the speaker, or do you ask for more details?” And then, Telushkin concluded: “Most of us who take this test are unpleasantly surprised!” And now, my dear readers you can guess, why ... .

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I found another good description in Proverbs 6:16-19, relate to the causes and effects of hurting and damaging words: “Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out lies, and a man who stirs up dissension among brothers”. I really had to think of one of the other details from the past few days reaching us from the global newsrooms.... +++ Email: doringklaus@ gmail or follow me on Facebook, Linkedin or Twitter or visit my www. germanexpatinthephilippines.blogspot.com or www.klausdoringsclassicalmusic.blogspot.com.

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I AM happy to note that we now have many beautiful churches around. In fact, I would say, lavishly beautiful churches, with a lot of gilding nuanced with patina, vibrant colors, beautiful images that sometimes are changed according to the liturgical season. Flowers literally cover the sanctuaries. They also have incorporated the appropriate modern technologies to facilitate the people’s participation in the liturgical rites. Screens that project the prayers are strategically placed. And the new churches are now built along modern architectural style, though many of the baroque-styled old churches remain and properly spruced up. A lot of innovations are taking place. I saw one chapel where the retablo was an inverted tree, with the roots touching the ceiling painted as a sky and the foliage with the fruits hovering on the tabernacle on the altar table. When I asked why it was so designed, they told me that the tree of life has its roots in heaven and its fruits here on earth. I immediately got the idea and I found it beautiful! To me all this can only mean that the level of the people’s faith and piety

has gone up, thanks be to God. I believe that the more intense the people’s faith and piety are, it could not be helped but for this faith and piety to be shown also externally. It has to go aesthetically physical and material, not just spiritual and supernatural. But there was a time when I felt uncomfortable to be in a church or any edifice, be it a home or an office, that was lavishly decorated. That’s because I belong to that generation that equated lavish decorations with being thoughtless and insensitive to the poor. To be in solidarity with the poor, my generation wanted things to be also in poor conditions. It took me time to overcome that prejudice. It was only when I realized that if there is genuine love for God and everything that is directly related to him, we should give him the best and everything of ourselves, first our mind and heart, our soul, but all the way to the most material aspect of our life. That’s what true lovers do. Of course, this love for God and for the things directly related to him should not undermine our love for the others,

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but should rather enhance that love. That’s because love for God and love for the others are simply inseparable. Otherwise, our love would be fake. Thus, whenever we give our best to the sacred things that are directly related to God, we should also deeply realize that we too have to give our best to the others. Love for God and love for the others are not meant to compete with each other, but rather to mutually help each other. It’s really in our purity of intention that we can start to make this love of God and the sacred things directly related him compatible with our love and concern for the others, especially the poor. So, everytime I find myself in a lavishly beautiful church, I cannot help but feel urged to do something special and even extraordinary to people around. I can always do that first of all through my prayers and some sacrifices, and then through whatever material help I can give to them.

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28-day AC Motors targets 10% market share in 2025 BSP’s bills rate By KRIS CRISMUNDO

MANILA – AC Motors, the automotive group of the Ayala Group of Companies, is eyeing to increase its market share to 10 percent in 2025, its president Antonio Zara III said on Saturday. “Despite the setbacks suffered by the automotive industry in 2020, we continue to work towards achieving at least a 10 percent combined market share by 2025 for all our five brands,” Zara said in a statement. The brands under AC Motors are Honda, Isuzu, Volkswagen, Kia, and Maxus. He said AC Motors remains optimistic in the Philippine market despite the current challenges posed by the pandemic. “Of course, we acknowledge that the local market

still needs to recover from the effects of an ongoing pandemic. But history has shown the resilience of our automotive market, time and again, through all manner of crises. We are confident that this time will be no different,” he added. Affirming his optimism in the recovery of the domestic economy, Zara announced that AC Motors would launch at least six models across the five brands. The firm also plans to open six company-owned showrooms on top of franchised appointments. “Through all these times, whether facing challenges or opportunities, we at AC Motors have always placed our customers – the Filipino motorists – at the front and See SHARE, page 8

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MANILA – Strong demand for the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) 28-day securities resulted in the drop of its interest rates Friday. Data released by the central bank showed the decline of the debt paper’s average interest rate to 1.6473 percent from 1.6607 percent during the auction last January 8. BSP offered the paper for PHP100 billion and bids totaled PHP167.25 billion. The auction committee made a full award. The bid coverage ratio stood at 1.6725, lower than the previous auction’s 1.8585. BSP also offered the

AC Motors president Antonio Zara III. (File photo)

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Coconut, calamansi, carageenan, moringa have big potential in Europe – study

PSE, PDS urge Congress to pass CREATE bill MANILA – The country’s equities and fixed-income exchanges have called on Congress to swiftly pass the proposed Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises Act (CREATE) to make the Philippines an attractive investment hub in the region and the domestic capital market a viable venue for raising funds. In a joint statement sent to Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III, the Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. (PSE) and the Philippine Dealing System Holdings Corp. (PDS) expressed their strong support for CREATE, which they described as “a

landmark bill in a series of reform measures undertaken by this administration.” “We respectfully urge both houses of Congress to prioritize the immediate passage of the CREATE bill so that the country can fully reap the benefits of this reform bill without delay,” they said in their statement. The statement of support was signed by PSE president Jose Pardo; PDS chairman Cezar Consing; and Ramon Monzon, the president-chief executive officer of both the PSE and PDS. Both the PSE and PDS thanked the Department See BILL, page 10

R. A 10172 Form No 10.1 (LCRO)

A market study found that coconut, calamansi, carrageenan, and moringa have big potential in European markets. Other Philippine agricultural products cited were ube, turmeric, butterfly pea flower, and the elemi tree. The demand is driven by healthy lifestyle choices and using natural ingredients in manufacturing cosmetics and medicines. “We invite all Philippine producers of the mentioned natural ingredients to take the leap and start exporting. If you have apprehensions, the DTI-Export Marketing Bureau (EMB) will help you become export-ready and connect you with foreign buyers,” said Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary Abdulgani M. Macatoman. The study entitled “Market Intelligence EFTA for the Philippines” was conducted in 2020 by the Swiss Import Promotion Program (SIPPO), in partnership with the DTI-EMB and the Embassy of Switzerland in the Publication Notice R.A. 10.1 (LCRMO)

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao Del Norte Municipality of iligan city NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 7 of R.A. 10172 a notice is hereby served to the public that KRES P. BERNALES has filed with this Office a petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly SEX from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate live of birth KRES PARING BERNALES who was born on 26 NOVEMBER 1994, Iligan city Lanao del Norte and whose parents are CERILA S. PARING and ROSALINO A. BERNALES. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than JANUARY 2021. MDN: Jan 12 & 19, 2021

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Philippines. Results of the study were first presented in DTI-EMB’s Usapang Exports last 2 December. The three-part study looked into the viability of Philippine textiles, natural ingredients, and processed food to the European market, especially to European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. The Philippines and ETFA signed a free trade agreement that has been in full force since 1 January 2020. Coconut According to the study, virgin coconut oil (VCO) demand in Europe has grown in recent years due to healthy diets, vegan lifestyles, and awareness of the harm palm oil production does to the environment. The Philippines is the world’s main producer of VCO and the second-largest producer of coconut products after Indonesia. Desiccated coconut also has a big European market

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Misamis Oriental MUNICIPALITY OF ALUBIJID -oOoNOTICE TO THE PUBLIC In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that MARIGLO CAROL GALARRITA CHIO has filed with this office a petition for Change of First Name from “CAROL” to “MARIGLO CAROL” in the certificate of Live Birth of CAROL UBAYUBAY GALARRITA who was born on OCTOBER 7, 1962 at Centro, Alubijid, Misamis Oriental and whose parents are FERMIN CABILI GALARRITA and GLORIA LABIS UBAYUBAY. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than January 29, 2021. MDN: Jan 19 & 26, 2021

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since it’s used as a baking ingredient. The European Union is the world’s largest importer of desiccated coconut, accounting for more than 30% of global imports. Leading importing countries are the Netherlands, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Belgium. The Philippines exports VCO to 50 countries. As of November 2020, annual exports of VCO amounted to US$74 million. Switzerland

is the only EFTA country included in the list which imported US$ 14,000 worth of VCO in the time period. For desiccated coconut, the country exported US$234 million to 81 countries. Only 0.3% of which went to EFTA countries Norway, Switzerland, and Iceland. Calamansi Calamansi is new to the European market but has See STUDY, page 11

Republic of the Philippines OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT NATIONAL COMMISSION ON INDIGENOUS PEOPLES 6th/7th Flr. Sunnymed IT Center Building 1614 Quezon Aves., Quezon City Tel Nos. 373-9534/ 373-9578 / Tel. Fax 373-9765

TECHNICAL DESCRITION MANOBO PULANGIHON ICC’s/IP’s ADS- 1001 -0042 – GNI An Ancestral Domain of the Manobo Pulangihon ICC’s/IP’s situated at Barangay San Jose and portion of Barangay Butong Quezon, Bukidnon. Bounded on the SE along lines 1-2-3, by the Montalvan Ranch and Karikayanan Creek, bounded on the SW along lines 4-5-6, by Purok 17, OADI fark in barangay Butong Quezon, & OADI farm in Maramag Bukidnon, bounded on the NW 7-8-9, by OADI Farm in the Municipality of Maramag Bukidnon and bounded on the NE along lines 10-11-12 by Barangay Butong Municipality of Quezon, Bukidnon. Beginning at point Marked “1” on plan being S 69 deg. 44 min. W , 1405.96 m from BKN-3732 DENR LMS – located at Barangay Butong , Quezon, Bukidnon. S 21 – 50 W 1062.29 m. to point 2 S 07 – 16 W 774.16 m to point 3 N 66 – 42 W 1901.89 m to point 4 S 89 – 13 W 1792.37 m to point 5 N 28 – 37 W 895.74 m to point 6 N 11 – 48 E 2067.96 m to point 7 N 62 – 25 E 656.97 m to point 8 S 74 – 57 E 1218.00 m to point 9 S 67 – 36 E 1305.71 m to point 10 S 57 – 16 E 772.28 m to point 11 S 30 – 19 W 370.11 m to point 12 S 48 – 36 E 812.83 m to point 1 Containing an area of One thousand one hundred eleven and 4040/1000 (1111.4040) hectares more or less. All corners referred to are indicated on the plan and marked on the ground by “ADBM-NCIP” rectangular parallelepiped (25X25X100) concrete monuments. Bearing is PRS’92 Grid. The said survey was executed by NCIP Engineer Rochelle Angelica B. Melig on June 3-14, 2019. Prepared by: Engr. Rochelle Angelica B. Melig Chief, Survey Party

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Noted by: MA. SHIRLENE D. SARIO Provincial Officer-Bukidnon

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Application

is defined as “the actions prior to the start of any Regulatory Period, through which the price control arrangements are established that will apply to a Regulated Entity with regard to the provision of Regulated Distribution Services in each Regulated Distribution System for the next Regulatory Period”. To commence the Regulatory Reset, the Commission must publish a Regulatory Reset Issues Paper within twenty-one (21) months prior to the end of the Regulatory Period.

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION SAN MIGUEL AVENUE, PASIG CITY IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION FOR: 1. THE CONFIRMATION OF TRUE-UP CALCULATIONS OF THE ACTUAL AVERAGE RATE PER RATE SCHEDULE VIS-À-VIS THE ERCAPPROVED AVERAGE RATE PER RATE SCHEDULE IMPLEMENTED FOR THE LAPSED REGULATORY YEARS, AND 2. APPROVAL OF THE REFUND SCHEME AND REFUND RATE ON A PER RATE SCHEDULE BASIS WITH PRAYER FOR PROVISIONAL AUTHORITY

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On 14 October 2013, the Commission posted the Issues Paper, which described the issues identified to be revisited for the Fourth Regulatory Period (“4th RP”). This was the starting point so that the 4th RP for the First Entry Group should have commenced on 01 July 2015 and ended on 30 June 2019. However, the Issues Paper and the revised RDWR posted by the Commission for comments and public consultations were not officially released within the timeframe prescribed. Due to the absence of the RDWR and Position Paper for the 4RP, the lapsed regulatory years ensued.

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To date, the reset for the 4th RP for CEPALCO and other private DUs under PBR has not commenced and is not expected to commence pending issuance by the Commission of the relevant rules.

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On 20 January 2016, while the regulatory reset for the 4th RP remained on hold, CEPALCO filed before the Commission an Application for an Interim Average Rate adjustment and its Corresponding Translation into Distribution Charges for each Rate Schedule. This was docketed as ERC Case No. 2016-007 RC.

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On 16 March 2016, CEPALCO filed another rate adjustment application before the Commission, docketed as ERC Case No. 2016-029 RC, to recover the capital cost of the 138 kV Kirahon Substation asset. The 138 kV Kirahon Substation project was previously approved by the Commission in its Decision dated 15 June 2015 rendered in ERC Case No. 2014-158 RC.

ERC Case No. 2020-_________

CAGAYAN ELECTRIC POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY, INC. (CEPALCO) Applicant. x----------------------------------x APPLICATION

Applicant Cagayan Electric Power and Light Company, Inc. (“CEPALCO”), thru counsel and unto this Honorable Commission, respectfully states that: 9) 1)

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On 28 May 2019, the Commission rendered its Decision in the Interim Rate Adjustment application case docketed as ERC Case No. 2016-007 RC, which ordered a reduction of P1.06% over CEPALCO’s distribution charges last approved for RY2015, or an effective reduction in CEPALCO’s Maximum Average Price (MAP) by P0.012/kWh.

Applicant CEPALCO is a privately-owned distribution utility, with principal office address at CEPALCO Administration Building, Fr. Masterson Avenue, Upper Balulang, Cagayan de Oro City; franchised under Republic Act No. 9284 to operate and maintain an electric distribution system in the city of Cagayan de Oro, and in the municipalities of Tagoloan, 10) On even date, the Commission granted an Interim Rate Jasaan and Villanueva, all in the Province of Misamis OriAdjustment in ERC Case No. 2016-029 RC to recover the ental. CEPALCO is represented here by its President and capital cost of the 138 kV Kirahon Substation asset, resulting Chief Operating Officer, Chiquita C. Capili. in an upward adjustment in CEPALCO’s Maximum Average Price (MAP) by P0.1801/kWh. CEPALCO, along with Dagupan Electric Corporation (DECORP) and Manila Electric Company (MERALCO), comprise the 11) The Decision rendered in the Interim Rate Adjustment apFirst Entry Group or “Group A” of distribution utilities that plication case, docketed as ERC Case No. 2016-007 RC, entered the Performance Based Regulation (“PBR”). PBR and the rate adjustment in the 138 kV Kirahon case, dockis the rate-setting methodology adopted by the Honorable eted as ERC Case No. 2016-029 RC, were simultaneously Commission for setting the Distribution, Supply and Meterimplemented by CEPALCO starting from October 2019, ing (“DSM”) charges of privately-owned Distribution Utilities more particularly described as follows: (“DUs”). Pursuant to the Position Paper and the Rules for Setting Distribution Wheeling Rates for Privately-owned Electricity Distribution Utilities Operating under Performance Based Regulation (First Entry Group: Third Regulatory Period) dated 01 December 2009 (“3rd RP RDWR”), the First Entry Group completed the Regulatory Reset Process for the Third Regulatory Period (“3rd RP”) covering the period from 01 July 2011 to 30 June 2015. In the decision dated 06 June 2011 in ERC Case No. 2010-064 RC, the Commission set out its final determination of the price control arrangements that applied to CEPALCO for the 3rd RP.

12) Due to the absence of a regulatory reset when the 3rd RP Under the 3rd RP RDWR, the “Regulatory Reset Process” ended on 30 June 2015, CEPALCO continued to implement

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its last approved distribution charges for Regulatory Year 18) The following tables show CEPALCO’s calculations of its (RY) 2015, until these charges were adjusted on October (over)/under-recoveries per rate schedule as against the 2019, in accordance with the Decision issued in ERC Case ERC-approved average rates per rate schedule, with a proNo. 2016-007 RC, and the Interim Rate Adjustment in the posal to refund the over-recoveries per rate schedule over 138 kV Kirahon Substation Rate Adjustment case, provisiona period of twenty-four (24) months, as follows: ally authorized in ERC Case No. 2016-029RC. 13) Given that the provisions of the RDWR are prospective in application, there are no rules to govern the lapsed regulatory years while the RDWR is on hold. To resolve and close with finality all issues relating to the lapsed regulatory years, CEPALCO proposes to true-up its Actual Average Rate by customer class against the applicable ERC-approved average rates also by customer class (called “Rate Schedule”). 14) When CEPALCO implemented the distribution charges during the lapsed RYs based on charges translated for each customer class in RY 2015, this effectively fixed the allocation of revenue requirement by customer class based on sales mix and load factor profile approved by the Commission for RY 2015. Notably, the translated charges for RY 2015 no longer captured the significant changes in customers’ sales mix and load profile that occurred during the lapsed RYs. 15) The actual weighted average rate varies depending on the sales mix and load factor of customers whose rate design consist of a demand charge billed on a P/kW and energy charge billed on a P/kWh. In fact, the Commission, in its Decision dated 04 August 2014 in ERC Case No. 2014-028RC (CEPALCO’s Rate Translation for RY 2015), acknowledged the effect of sales mix to the actual average rate, to wit: “Since the recalculated MAP was based on forecasted sales mix, the monthly actual sales mix will determine whether the actual rates will be above or below the said recalculated MAP. Variation in sales mix may result to an erratic pattern of average rates, particularly, if the consumption behavior of the different types of customers varies significantly from the forecast.” Underscoring provided. “It bears stressing that the MAP is based purely on a cost per kWh given a reasonable estimate of its sales mix and the projected energy consumption. During the annual rate verification process, the RDWR requires the adjustment of rates based on actual economic indices, energy consumption, average distribution price and service quality performance. Any change in the sales mix may result to either a lower or higher actual average rate.” Underscoring provided 16) Due to the absence of the annual rates translation during 19) CEPALCO further proposes to proportionately allocate the the lapsed RYs, CEPALCO proposes to true-up its rates average monthly refund rate of P0.0134/kWh to its Rate on a per customer class. The proposed True-Up CalculaSchedule using the Regulatory Year (RY) 2020 as the billing tions of the Actual Average Rate against the ERC-approved determinant, more particularly described as follows: Average Rates by Rate Schedule during the lapsed period is submitted to be the most fair and reasonable approach. This ensures that the customers are fairly billed with the Distribution, Supply and Metering Charges equivalent to the ERC approved average rates by Rate Schedule during the lapsed period, starting with the approved rate for RY 2015, which was the lowest rate in the 3rd RP. 17) Due to the absence of the annual rates translation, the true-up calculations proposed herein fairly and reasonably captures the changes in customers’ sales mix and load factor. This normalizes the impact to the actual average rate during the lapsed period against the last approved average rate by Rate Schedule translated in RY 2015. This is particularly 20) CEPALCO is willing to implement its proposed refund scheme significant to customer classes whose rates are designed to pending final resolution of this application case so that its include a demand charge (in P/kW) and an energy charge customers can immediately benefit from the proposed refund (in P/kWh). scheme, especially during these unsettling times brought

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about by the COVID-19 pandemic. In support thereof, CEPALCO submits the Judicial Affidavit of its witness, Richard 4. S. Ratunil, Head of Corporate Planning and Regulatory Compliance Officer (RCO).

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Pending final resolution of this application case, a PROVISIONAL AUTHORITY be issued authorizing CEPALCO to implement the foregoing proposed refund scheme allocated on a per rate schedule.

PRAYER

5. Finally, DECLARE that all issues pertaining to CEPALCO’s lapsed Regulatory Years (RYs) as fully resolved, closed and WHEREFORE, premises considered, CEPALCO respectfully terminated. prays thatCEPALCO also prays for such other relief or remedy as may be 1. A Decision be rendered CONFIRMING CEPALCO’s true- just and equitable under the circumstances. up calculations of its (over)/under-recoveries of its actual average rate per rate schedule vis-à-vis the ERC-approved RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED this 19th day of January 2021 average rate also on a per rate schedule basis, calculated at Pasig City. as follows:

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APPROVE CEPALCO’s proposed refund scheme over a period of twenty-four (24) months, at the average monthly refund rate of P0.0134/kWh, calculated as follows:

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ALLOCATE the average monthly refund rate of P0.0134/ kWh to CEPALCO’s Rate Schedule, more particularly described as follows:

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Seeds... from page 2

pandemic, growing homegrown vegetables has been advocated by the DA as part of its centerpiece program, the Plant, Plant, Plant program. Of which, it seeks for the attainment of food security in the household and community levels, at the same time, to provide additional income should there be any surplus production. (DA10/ PIA10)

Funds... from page 2

(FDA) and other drug testing bodies before they are made available to the public. “Gipangandaman na nato na karon, in fact sa karon ongoing atong training of trainers. Nag-start gahapon hangtud karon (We are now preparing, in fact there is an ongoing training of trainers that started yesterday until now) and then we are preparing for the planning in all including on how we are going to do the readiness of the local government units by vaccination as well,” Suba-an said. The regional director further explained that the COVID-19 vaccination is different because it may require a number of vaccines and each specific vaccine requires a certain temperature. “Their preparation is different, we have actually requested the final type of vaccine because we have to actually package our plans and we have to plan out in a way that is responsive to the needs of specific vaccines,” he added. As to the new B.1.1.7 SARSCOV-2 variant found, Janu-

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ary 7, Subaan said there are no changes in the minimum health safety protocols for the mitigation of COVID-19 in northern Mindanao and he urges the general public to always adhere to BIDA Solusyon. In Misamis Occidental, Oroquieta City signed a deal with AstraZeneca for the advance purchase of 120,000 AstraZeneca vaccine doses for the city’s 60,000 residents while Ozamiz City will allocate an initial P50,000 million worth of COVID-19 vaccines. (SMRN/ PIA Misamis Occidental)

Pension... from page 3

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Farmers... from page 3

“The machinery that we received such as combine harvester, wheel tractor, transplanter, seed spreader machines help lower our production costs,” de Guzman NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late JENVIE SARDIDO BUSICO consisting a savings deposit with the Bank of Philippine Islands , San Francisco, Agusan del Sur Branch under savings account no. 7316028114 amounting to more or less One Hundred Eighty Thousand Five Hundre4d Two Peros and Ninety One Centavos (P180,502.91) Philippine currency is the subject of Deed of Extra Judicial Settlement of Estate under the notarial registry of Atty. Filomeno P. Cadiz per Doc. No. 275, Page No. 55, Book No. VOO Series of 2021. MDN: Jan. 19, 26 & Feb 2, 2021

RA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Davao del Sur Municipality of Malalag NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CCE-01- 2021 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 MARTHA LEGARA ALBERASTINE has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of day in the date of birth from “January 1964” to “January 18, 1964” in rhe certificate of live birth of MARTA L. LEGARA at MALALAG, DAVAO DEL SUR and whose parents are LEONCIO LEGARA and VIRGINIA LODUVICE. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than ________________

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said. Rudy Embuado of Savers Farmers Association Incorporated in Talugtug town said there is no need for them to wait for farmworkers to till and prepare their lands during planting season. “With the use of the fourwheel tractor, our labor costs have been reduced,” Embuado said. They were among the 139 farmers’ cooperatives and associations in the province that were given farm machinery grants, which comprise of 79 four-wheel-drive tractors, 30 rice combined harvesters, four riding-type mechanical rice transplanters, and three walk-behind mechanical rice transplanters in November last year. PhilMech director Baldwin Jallorina earlier said the distribution was part of the second batch of the year 2019 and the first batch of the 2020 Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) budget. DA Central Luzon director Crispulo Bautista, meanwhile, said the modernization of agriculture through mechanization EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AND PARTITION AMONG THE HEIRS PLUS DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PARCEL OF LAND

BOC-Davao tops 2020 collection in PH By CHE PALICTE

DAVAO CITY--The Bureau of Customs (BOC) Port of Davao reported Saturday that it has exceeded its 2020 annual target of PHP24.6 billion by 23.6 percent, the highest among all collection districts in the country. “This brings the Port on top in terms of the highest surplus recorded for the said year at PHP5.82 billion, followed by the Port of Cagayan de Oro having is one of the eight paradigms of Secretary William Dar to level up agriculture in the country. The DA’s mechanization program is one of the four components of RCEF with PHP5 billion or 50 percent of the total allocated yearly fund. The program aims to increase farmers’ productivity, profitability, and competitiveness through mechanized production and post-production systems. (PNA) EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF AGRICULTURAL LAND

This EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AND PARTITION made and entered into by and between: BABY LUZ N. MAANDIG, of legal age, Filipino citizen, widow and a resident of Casisang, Malaybalay City Bukidnon; LOVALEA N. MAANDIG-SARENTO, of legal age, Filipino citizen, married and a resident of Casisang, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon. ADONIS N. MAANDIG, of legal age, Filipjno citizen, married and a resident of San Jose, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon. WITNESSETH That the above-named parties are legitimate heirs and children of the late ALFREDO P. MAANDIG, who died on 13 November 2018 in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, without any will, leaving a certain property, described as follows; TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO T-77834 Lot 1, Block 2, Psd-10-035230 A parcel of land (lot 1, block 2, Psd-10-035230, being a portion of Lot 1, Pcs-10-001763) situated in the Barangay Casisang, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of SEVENTY NINE (79) square meters, more or less. Is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AND PARTITION AMONG THE HEIRS PLUS DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PARCEL OF LAND. Under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. JAY WARREN R. PABILLARAN, Notary Public per Doc No. 1; Page No. 2; Book No. III; Series of 2020.

This AGREEMENT made and entered in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon by between: LEONARDO E. NUÑEZ, widower, ALIXANDER M NUÑEZ, single, and ALBERTO M. NUÑEZ, all of legal ages, Filipino and postal address at Maambong, Libona, Bukidnon, hereinafter reffered to as the “HEIRSELLER”; LILIES C. VILLAHERMOSA, of legal age, Filipino, married to JEOFREY S. VILLAHERMOSA, with residence and postal address at Maambong, Libona, Bukidnon., hereinafter reffered to as the BUYER; WITHNESSETH: THAT the HEIR- SELLERS are the legal heirs, surviving spouse and children of MARCIANA M. NUÑEZ who died intestate in Libona, Bukidnon; That the deceased a time of her death left a conjugal share of a Real property situated in Maambong, Municipality of Libona, Province of Bukidnon, covered by TRANSFER CERRIFICATE OF TITLE NO. AT- 19249 of the Registry of Deeds of Bukidnon, which is more particularly described as follows: A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 267-E, Psd-10-044143 (AR), being a portion of Lot 267, Gss-135, Maambong Capihan Subdivision), situated in the Barangay of Maambong, Municipality of Libona, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY EIGHT (1,978) SQUARE METERS, more or less. Is the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF AGRICULTURAL LAND, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. FARRAH L. YONGCO-INIHAO, Notary Public per Doc No. 367; Page No. 74; Book No. XLI; Series of 2020.

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KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

Republic of the Philippine’s SUPREME COURT 4TH SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Sharia’ a Judicial District Iligan City

Republic of the Philippine’s SUPREME COURT 4TH SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Sharia’ a Judicial District Iligan City

IN RE; JOINT PETITION TO APPROVED AND CIVIL CASE NO.2020-002 AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES OF ELZAR GAITE DELA PEŇA AND NANCY B. BALAIS-DELA PEŇA ,

IN RE; JOINT PETITION TO APPROVED AND AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES OF ROEL P. TERNIDA AND BERNIE S. GONZALES,

ELZAR GAITE DELA PEŇA AND NANCY B. BALAIS-DELA PEŇA, Petitioners. X-----------------------------------------------/ ORDER

ROEL P. TERNIDA AND BERNIE S. GONZALES, 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 NOVEMBER 8, 2011 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 #0135 General Aguinaldo Extension, Palao, Iligan City and #0052 Purok San Antonio, Sabayle Subd., Tubod, 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 three (3) 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 Nov. 8, 2011, 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 15, 2021, 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 8th DAY of January, 2020

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 JANUARY 29, 2004 at Tanauan City, Batangas 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 Poblacion, Brgy. 3, Tanauan City Batangas and Purok 1, Kiwalan, 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 nine (9) 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 January 29, 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 12, 2021, 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 7th DAY of January, 2020

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P3.41 billion and Port of Subic with PHP3.39 billion,” BOC-Davao said in a statement. The BOC-Davao attributed its “remarkable collection performance to the hard work of its employees and cooperation from its stakeholders who continue to transact with the port

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF THE LATE CESARIO GALENDEZ KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That the late MODESTO OCO who died on January 22, 2001 at Sinai Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental; that said deceased died intestate, without any last will or testament and without any outstanding debts or accounts; that the deceased left a certain parcel of land declared under his in Tax Declaration No. 08-18-0010-04869 situated in Sinai, Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental, containing an area of Seven Thousand (7000) square meters more or less, and has been the subject of an EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH ABSOLUTE SALE, filed by the heirs of MODESTO OCO, per DOC # 314; PAGE #63; BOOK #3; Series of 2011 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. MARIA LEONITA Q. GO.

That We, DIONISIO V. GALENDEZ, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Caloocan City Manila, Philippines, CARMENCITA G. DAGUPAN, of legal age, Filipino, widow and a resident of Tagbilaran, Bohol, Philippines, ALBERTO VERADOR GALENDEZ, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Kadingilan, Bukidnon, Philippines, ZOSIMO V. GALENDEZ, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Jagna, Bohol, Philippines ROMEO B. GALENDEZ & ROLITO V. GALENDEZ, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Guindulman, Bohol, Philippines, RITA G. GEPALAGO, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Kibawe, Bukidnon, Philippines, CESARIO V. GALENDEZ, JR., of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Marikina, Philippines, WILMA G. SAAVEDRA, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of General Santos City, Philippines, do hereby, DECLARE AND MAKE MANIFEST That we are the surviving legitimate heirs of the late CESARIO GALENDEZ who died on June 18, 2007 at Quezon, Bukidnon, Philippines; That the deceased died without any will and the surviving heirs are as follows: DIONISIO V. GALENDEZ, CARMENCITA G. DAGUPAN, ALBERTO VERADOR GALENDEZ, ZOSIMO V. GALENDEZ, ROMEO B. GALENDEZ, ROLITO V GALENDEZ, RITA G. GEPALAGO, CESARIO V. GALENDEZ, JR. and WILMA G. SAAVEDRA, all legitimate heirs; That the deceased left no debts; That the deceased left a parcel of land located at Malinao Kadingilan, Bukidnon, Philippines and more particularly described as follows: “A parcel of land containing an area of SIXTY ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED TWENTY (61,120) square meters more or less. Identified as Lot No. 649, CAD. 1106-D. Covered by Katibayan ng Orihinal na Titulo Blg. T-52578.” Is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF THE LATE CESARIO GALENDEZ, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. LORDINO P. SALVAÑA, Notary Public per Doc No. 275; Page No. 55; Book No. CXVIII; Series of 2020.

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AFFIDAVIT OF SELF ADJUDICATION OF ESTATE I, VIOLETA NAGAC TABOCLAON CADILE, of legal age, single and a resident of 0341 Zone 1, Canito.an, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, hereby Declare and manifest on oath: That I am the legitimate heirs of the deceased GREGORIA YAMINYAMIN, who died without will and left a parcel of land with Lot No. 1711 of cadastral survey of Cagayan situated in the Barrio of Bayabas, Municipality of Cagayan, containing an area of ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND SIXTY-THREE (1,763) SQUARE METERS, more or less and Lot No. 1712 of cadastral survey of Cagayan situated in the Barrio of Bayabas, Municipality of Cagayan, containing an area of EIGHT THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY (8850) SQUARE METERS, more or less and has been the subject of an AFFIDAVIT OF SELF ADJUDICATION OF ESTATE, filed by the heirs, per DOC #308; PAGE #62; BOOK #LXIV; Series of 2020 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. BRAULIO LINEJAN RUGAY, JR. MDN: Jan. 12, 19 & 26, 2021

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH ABSOLUTE SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

Republic of the Philippines CITY CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE 1F South Wing Administrative Bldg. City Hall, Capistrano-Hayes Sts Cagayan de Oro City NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 9048, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that MAUREEN SERIÑA CALIMUTAN has filed with this Office a petition for change of first name from “MAUREEN LYDIA” to “MAUREEN” in the Certificate of Live Birth of MAUREEN LYDIA VIRTUDAZO SERIÑA who was born on APRIL 26, 1965 in PUNTOD CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, MISAMIS ORIENTAL and whose parents are ALEJO SERIÑA and LYDIA VIRTUDAZO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than JANUARY 18, 2021. MDN: Jan 12 & 19, 2021

HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge

despite the threat and challenges of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.” (PNA)

(Sgd) EVANGELINE C. TAPANGAN City Civil Registrar

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of Finance (DOF) under Dominguez’s leadership “for tirelessly working to ensure the timely approval” of CREATE, which represents the second package of the Duterte administration’s Comprehensive Tax Reform Program (CTRP). The immediate lowering of the corporate income (CIT) tax to 25 percent for large businesses and foreign corporations, and to 20 percent for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with a net taxable income of PHP5 million and below and total assets

of not more than PHP100 million (excluding land), will leave more funds in the hands of publicly listed companies either for business expansion or distribution to stockholders, the PSE and PDS said. “The investment of said tax savings in other business undertakings or investment vehicles can set off a chain of positive economic consequences such as employment generation, higher spending, and increased domestic business activity as a result of the multiplier effect,” they said. Immediately reducing the CIT and enhancing the flexibility of the country’s fiscal incentives system

to bring in investments that will generate the most benefits for the Filipino people will also make the Philippines competitive among its peers in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) region. The Philippines’ current CIT rate of 30 percent is the highest in Asean. Aside from the CREATE bill, the PSE and PDS also expressed their support for the expansion of the list of transactions qualifying as tax-free exchanges in Section 40(C)(2) of the National Internal Revenue Code (NIRC). They also backed the removal of the requirement to obtain prior

COVID protocol with the new variant

The future of education By IRISH MALFERRARI BARRIA TEACHER III Camaman-an Elementary School

THROUGHOUT the unusual and challenging year that was 2020, it was sometimes a struggle to look beyond the next few weeks—or even days—into the future. Contemplating the future is difficult when the present feels so unsettling, especially in the classroom. While the abrupt shift to a remote environment forced educators into unfamiliar territory, it also provided us with an opportunity to innovate and potentially change the course of education forever. Throughout a year full of headaches and heartaches, we continued to show up for our students in new and unprecedented ways. We might not have

By JINNEFER D. ESPINA ESP-I Fr. William F. Masterson Elenentary School

covered all the math equations or history content as flawlessly and thoroughly as we would in a normal year, but we learned a great deal along the way. As the world slowly returns to normalcy with the promise of a vaccine, and the idea of in-person instruction becomes a reality, we must ensure that we don’t simply revert back to our pre-pandemic ways. The pandemic has dispelled the myth that student engagement can only be activated in a classroom setting. COVID-19 has introduced many of us to tools that allow all students to be fully engaged when learning remotely.

THE imposition of a travel ban will take effect starting 12:01 a.m. on January 17 until January 31. Foreign passengers coming from or who have been to other countries within 14 days immediately preceding arrival in the Philippines shall be prohibited from entering the country effective Jan. 17, 2021, 12:01 a.m., Manila time until Jan. 31, 2021. Foreign travelers arriving before January 17 could go to the Philippines but are required to undergo an “absolute facility-based 14-day quarantine period”, even if they obtain a negative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)

Republic of the Philippines MUNICIPALITY OF MAGSAYSAY Province of Davao del Sur OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR Publication Notice R.A. 10172

Republic of the Philippines Province of Davao del Sur CITY OF DIGOS OFFICE OF THE CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR

January 11, 2021

CCE/CFN- 0001-2021 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 ELENITA GENILLA BANDISAN has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in the FIRST NAME from “NORMILITA” to “ELENITA” in the certificate of Live Birth of NORMILITA BARTIDO GENILLA at prk. 11 Los Amigos, Tugbok Dist...,Davao City and whose parents are FEDERICO B. GENILLA and SEGONDINA BARTIDO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than February 1, 2021.

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(Sgd) JONIEPEL BING N. AMBAYAN Municipal Civil Registrar

Republic of the Philippines Province of Davao del Sur CITY OF DIGOS

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In Compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public the LEONARDSON Q. DUMAYAS has filed with this Office, a petition for CHANGE OF FIRST NAME (CFN) from “LEONIDEZ” to “LEONARDSON” in the Birth Certificate of LEONIDEZ QUEDANGIN DUMAYAS who was born on February 22, 1995 at GABALDON “ ECIJA and whose parents are Florendo M. Dumayas Sr. and Marlyne D. Quedangin. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than Janury 10, 2021. (Sgd) MARISSA C. NEBRADA Municipal Civil Registrar

january 14, 2021

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 DORY P. HERSALIA has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in child’s sex from “F” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of DORY PASCUAL HERSALIA at Digos, Davao and whose parents are Filemon I. Hersalia and Mecedonia C. Pascual. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later February 03, 2021.

RA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

reforms on tax-free exchanges “will spur business creation in the Philippines, incentivize capitalraising activities in the Philippine capital market, and overall, accel-

RA 9048/ RA 10172 CCE-0001-2021 RA 10172

By RODOLFO ROSAL SALIGAN JR., Teacher I Malaubang Integrated School Division of Ozamiz City

A teacher leads, guides, facilitates and mentors a student. They are role models who set an example to students and drive them towards a brighter future. A good teacher encourages independent thoughts and independent learning. A modern classroom is defined by technology these days. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the use of technology in classrooms. There is constant pressure on teacher to implement technology in class. Though there are several advantages of making use of technology in teaching, the question remains. Can technology replace teachers in future classrooms? Well, the an-

January 7, 2021

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 MONEVEN DELGADO ABIERA has filed with this Office, a petition for correction in the entry of sex from “Female” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of MONEVEN DELGADO ABIERA who was born on March 17, 1984 at Magpet, Cotabato and whose parents are Venancio Sastera Abiera and Monica Elisan Delgado. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than January 29, 2021. (Sgd) CHONA M. PROVIDA, MPA Municipal Civil Registrar

Republic of the Philippines Province of Davao del Sur CITY OF DIGOS

Publication Notice R.A. 10172

swer is clearly no. Though beneficial, technologies can never replace a teacher. There is no doubt that ICT has become the need of the hour. It changed the basic needs from food, shelter and clothes -< food, shelter, clothes and Internet. ICT helps the individual in fulfilling all needs. It deals with interpersonal relationships. It also reaches the core areas to remote areas of any country. Right from the city to any village, we see the use of the Internet. Many times, it is used for entertainment or communication. But we have to think seriously about using the Internet in education for enhancing its quality.

Anti-COVID measures also suppress flu By SANTALIA C. CABARO Hinaplanon Elementary School Hinaplanon, Iligan City

INFLUENZA forecasters are a cautious bunch. Flu cases can spike in late winter after months of low infection rates, making experts reluctant to predict a mild season too soon. But many are ready to declare that COVID-19 control measures have dramatically tamped down the flu and other respiratory viruses that would normally be ripping through the Northern Hemisphere. The World Health Organization (WHO), based on global surveillance data collected through late last month, says flu activity in the Northern Hemisphere is at “interseasonal levels,” meaning it’s as low as in an ordinary summer. In the

United States, the percentage of outpatient visits for influenzalike illness is at 1.6 percent, well below the 2.6 percent baseline used to define a seasonal epidemic. U.S. clinical labs have collected 925 positive samples since the end of September 2020, versus 63,975 at this point in the 2019–20 flu season. For now, that’s a relief. Fearing a flu surge on top of the pandemic, many European countries ramped up fall immunization campaigns. In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported record flu vaccine distribution; surveys showed adult vaccination climbed from 42 percent in 2019 to 53 percent in 2020.

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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

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erate the country’s recovery from economic losses brought about by the Covid-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic,” they pointed out. (PR)

Technology and online delivery learning mode in the new normal

Republic of the Philippines Province: North Cotabato Municipality: Magpet OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR

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(Sgd) MARISSA C. NEBRADA Municipal Civil Registrar

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OFFICE OF THE CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR

test result. Filipino nationals could likewise return home, subject to a strict protocol, including an absolute facility-based 14-day quarantine period, notwithstanding a negative RT-PCR test result. Filipino and foreign passengers merely transiting through these two countries shall be covered by the rules, as provided in the Memorandum from the Executive Secretary dated Dec. 31, 2020. The rules on incoming unaccompanied minor Filipino passengers, as provided in the OES’ memorandum dated January 5, have been amended.

Publication Notice R.A. 10172

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

confirmation or tax ruling from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) for availing of this benefit in Section 40(C)(2) of the Tax Code. They said such reforms “will streamline the process of reorganization typically conducted by companies preparatory to going public.” “This is a very welcome development and a move that has long been clamored for by the market,” the PDS and PSE said. Along with CREATE and the removal of the initial public offering (IPO) tax in Republic Act 11494 or the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act (Bayanihan 2), these

Republic of the Philippines Province: North Cotabato Municipality: Magpet OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR CCE-0002-2021 RA 10172/RA 9048

Date: January 13, 2021

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION 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 GLEN MADOT ALFUERTO has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of clerical error in the child’s sex from “Male” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of GLEN MADOT ALFUERTO who was born on March 13, 1997 at Magpet, Cotabato and whose parents are Melecio Edar Alfuerto and Delia Parayanan Madot. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than February 3, 2021.

(Sgd) CHONA M. PROVIDA, MPA Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: Jan 19 & 26, 2021

Publication Notice R.A. 10172

Republic of the Philippines Province of Davao Occidental Municipality of Malita

OFFICE OF THE CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR

Republic of the Philippines Province of Davao Occidental Municipality of Malita

OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR

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 LYDIA FLORES ALCORDO has filed with this Office, a correction of entry in date of birth from “MARCH 26, 1961” to “MARCH 27, 1961” in the certificate of live birth of LYDIA MAMALE FLORES at Malita, Davao and whose parent are MELECIO FLORES and CATLINA MAMALE. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than January 30, 2021. MDN: Jan 12 & 19, 2021

(Sgd) JOSEPHINE A. MARQUEZ Municipal Civil Registrar

In Compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public the JOSEPHINE P. PELLAZO has filed with this Office, a petition for CHANGE OF FIRST NAME (CFN) from “JOJIE” to “JOSEPHINE” in the Birth Certificate of JOJIE ROJAS PIAMONTE who was born on May 7, 61 at Digos, Davao and whose parents are Sebastian O. Piamonte and Cristita Rojas. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than January 11, 2021. MDN: Jan 12 & 19, 2021

(Sgd) MARISSA C. NEBRADA Municipal Civil Registrar

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 NICOMEDES P. OTORDOS has filed with this Office, a correction of entry in sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the certificate of live birth of JOHN NICHOLAS MAMALIAS OTORDOS at Malita, Davao del Sur and whose parent is NELISA MAMALIAS OTORDOS. Any person adversely affected by said petitiom may file his written opposition with this Office not later than January 30, 2021. MDN: Jan 12 & 19, 2021

(Sgd) JOSEPHINE A. MARQUEZ Municipal Civil Registrar

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the potential to be mainstream. The fruit is used as a souring ingredient and touted as an immune booster. Calamansi juice is also considered an exciting discovery as a flavoring to food and beverages. Calamansi is an emerging export product, with the Philippine exports only at US$60,000 in January to November 2020. Exports were recorded for 10 countries, with no exports to EFTA yet. Carrageenan Carrageenan has strong demand in European markets because of its wide range of applications. It’s used as a gelling agent in dairy products and thickeners to beverages, sauces, and syrups. The Philippines is the largest producer of carrageenan, accounting for around 77% of the global supply. Global export of carrageenan amounted to US$147 million in January to November 2020, with EFTA exports making up 0.85%. Moringa The study points out that moringa has high financial potential if the quality is appropriate for export. The plant’s leaves (dried or powder) and oil are allowed for food applications in Europe. For food supplements, organic certification is often required. Prospective markets for moringa are Germany, the UK, France, the Netherlands, Italy, and Spain. Company website now a must The COVID-19 pandemic made paper brochures obsolete and company websites crucial. The study recommended having a company website with detailed product information, including documentation, specifications, and hi-res product photos. In a previous press release by the Embassy, Swiss Ambassador Alain Gaschen said that he is “convinced that the Philippines can find the means, talent, and energy to position the country in the international stage as a supplier of innovative, attractive, and sustainable items especially in the markets of certified and ecological products.” For export assistance, email the DTI-Export Marketing Bureau at exports@ dti.gov.ph. The bureau is the primary export promotion arm of the DTI. DTI-EMB offers product consultation, market intelligence, business matching sessions, among others. View the entire study here: https://www.eda. admin.ch/dam/countries/ countries-content/philippines/en/SIPPO_MarketStudy_Philippines_NaturalIngredients_final.pdf

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army men, who were residents of Bukidnon, are still at the funeral homes in

Malaybalay City. Meanwhile, Philippine Airforce commander Lieutenant General Allen Paredes said that the chopper belonged to the 205th Tactical Helicopter Wing that like the other aircrafts receive rigid regular checkups before and after its flights. However, investigation to find out what caused the crash is underway, Paredes said. (RLRB/PIA Bukidnon)

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Transit Mindanao Inc. (RTMI), Bachelor Express Inc. (BEI), and Mindanao Star Bus Transport Inc. (MSBTI). The other subsidiaries are Vallacar Transit Inc., Ceres Transport Inc., Southern Star Bus Transport Inc., and Sugbo Transit Inc. As the subsidiary’s newly elected leader, Yanson said the company “continues to be steadfast in its goal to serve the Filipino people. MSBTI remains committed to providing the riding public with the most reliable means of public transportation for all.” During the meeting, Yanson, Ginnette Dumancas, Charles Dumancas, Rey Ardo, and Arvin John Villaruel were re-elected as members of MSBTI’s board of directors. Following the election of the directors, the board also held an organizational meeting wherein Yanson was re-appointed as chairman of the board and president of MSBTI, while his mother Olivia was re-appointed as the company’s corporate secretary and treasurer. The company said the newly appointed Board is excited to see how they can continue to push boundaries to provide quality transportation to every Filipino in this great nation despite the challenges of the pandemic. Despite proper and timely notice, stockholders Roy Yanson, Ricardo Yanson Jr., Emily Yanson, and Ma. Lourdes Celina Lopez were absent. All are YGBC leader’s siblings. In a press statement sent to reporters, the company said Roy, Celina and Ricky are believed to be unable to attend the meeting because they are currently hiding abroad as fugitives from justice together with their sister [Celina]. The company added that as of this writing, there are several outstanding warrants of arrest against the four Yanson siblings, known as

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the “Y4,” for carnapping and for grave coercion issued by the courts of Bacolod City. Just recently, warrants of arrest have also been issued against Emily for the crimes of Perjury and Falsification of Vallacar Transit Inc.’s (“VTI”) General Information Sheets (“GIS”). It is those same questionable GISes that are being used by Y4 to claim their majority ownership of VTI, the company said.

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said in a statement. Andanar emphasized the importance of having moral governance to address graft and corruption. “As we celebrate its Foundation Day, may we continue to successfully pursue the moral governance it seeks to realize, governance that is for the Filipino people and by the Filipino people, regardless of religious beliefs. And may our integrity and accountability further translate into ending graft and corruption so that we can faithfully and fully serve the Filipino people and equitably benefit everyone,” he added. He also expressed hope that the administrative transition in the region would improve the peace and security in BARMM to promote its economic activities and harness its full socio-economic potential. This way, Andanar said it would help contribute to the overall development and inclusive growth of the country, “especially as we recover as one nation from the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.”

World-class Kibawe sports complex breaks ground By MARK FRANCISCO

THE municipal government of Kibawe in Bukidnon led in the groundbreaking of the soon to rise world-class facility, the Kibawe sports complex. A project of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) through the efforts of Rep. Manuel Zubiri and earmarked by legislation led bt Vice Mayor Raymundo Batao, the Kibawe sports complex will feature a rubberized racing field, among other amenities, which will replace the dilapidated oval of Kibawe Central Elementary School in barangay East Kibawe. This will be the first of 22 sports complexes all over Bukidnon which are planned to be constructed under the administration of Gov. Jose Ma. Zubiri. And for that, Batao is grateful. “Dako akong pasalamat sa atong halangdong gobernador ug sa atong The BARMM was created through the President Rodrigo Duterte’s signing of Republic Act 11054, also known as Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) in 2018. On January 21, 2019, the first of the two-part plebiscite for the ratification of the BOL was held. The second plebiscite was held on February 6, 2019. Currently, the BARMM is under transition. L ate l a st ye ar, t h e

Schools protocol during pandemic By MARIFE M. COMONOG Kiwalan Elementary School

AMONG them are physical distancing, mask wearing, disinfecting classrooms and COVID-19 testing. The wisdom of reopening schools in the middle of a pandemic has been hotly debated. Educators generally agree that inperson teaching is far better for students than distance learning. Children absolutely need to return to in-school learning for their healthy development and well being and so safety in schools and in the barangay where the school campus is located must be a priority. We need local school boards to prioritize funding the needed safety accommodations such as improving ventilation sys-

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tems in public schools and providing PPEs for teachers and non-faculty staff. As we near SY 2021-22, DepEd must have ample plans such as holding class outdoors, reducing class size or conducting class in shifts, have a plan for what happens when a student or teacher gets ill and maybe even have started the vaccination process for teachers. We must ensure that inperson instruction is not only safe for our students and teachers working in public schools but that is equitable. Improving building ventilation can help us control the spread of COVID-19 throughout the proposed face-to-face school year.

(From left) Vice Mayor Raymundo Batao, Rep. Manuel Zubiri and DPWH Bukidnon second district Engr. Liberato Tan Jr. LGU KIBAWE PHOTO

halangdong C ongressman ingon man usab sa DPWH nga giuna nila kining Kibawe. Dako akong paglaom sa atong mga kabataan nga taliwala niining pandemya, maka-produce kita og world-class athletes puhon diri sa Kibawe,”

Batao said. The groundbreaking last January 13 was preceded with an invocation led by the datus and the baes. This will indeed be another boost to Kibawe as it is considered the cleanest municipality in Bukidnon.

Bangsamoro Transition Authority urged Congress to extend the Bangsamoro transition period from 2022 to 2025. BARMM Chief Minister Murad Ebrahim said an extension of the transition

period would allow them sufficient time to accomplish its tasks and commitments under the BOL and for the national government to deliver the pending programs under the normalization process. (PNA)

What matters most? Glimpse of education amidst pandemic By CAROL O. LORONO, PhD

Teaching is the concerted sharing of knowledge and experience and it helps to ensure essential learning. The closure of schools in Cagayan de Oro last March in the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis denies children of opportunities for development and improvement. The bearings of this decision in our department are likely to be major, particularly for children who happen to have issues in the vulnerability of the pandemic, most especially disadvantaged children. These children generally have access to fewer educational opportunities outside the school setting and majority of them lies in the metropolis where important hub for regional or international connections, commerce, and communications. The current situation in Cagayan de Oro makes it necessary to implement an action plan to sustain learning and reduce the inequali-

ties and undesirable effects of the pandemic that could result from this prolonged or extended interruption in schooling. Children with learning difficulties may also be affected when there is a prolonged interruption or extension in opening of school. Not being present in school to receive instruction will hinder children’s ability to learn and progress academically (Applied Survey Research, 2011; Chang & Romero, 2008; Romero & Lee, 2007). The burden of catching up after a period of prolonged inactivity may result to precipitate dropping out of school for some. Lewis (2020) emphasized the importance of protecting educational gains and the continuity of learning for all. The impacts of school closures are likely to be unequal, and disparities should be addressed and that what matters.

MINDANAO DAILY TRUTH. JUSTICE. PROGRESS.

The Purveyor of Truth, Justice and Development

Editor: MARK FRANCISCO

By TITO MIKE

WHEN Journalist Herbie Gomez had to start working from home because of the Covid-19 lockdown early this year, he started looking for ways to constructively use all the time he now had in his hands. Then the family thought of offering their family recipe for siomai, first offering it to friends of their kids in the neighborhood, friends in media, councilors, then strangers who saw their FB posts. “We were overwhelmed by positive feedbacks from friends, and people we didn’t know started ordering. Homebased lang. Family

was surprised kay usual man lang na sa amo ang taste kay naanad na mi.” “But not to many who ordered who said it was the best siomai they ever tasted so far. Since March, daily ang orders namo. But we limit daily orders kay dili namo kaya kung sobra pod kadaghan. Besides, the secret is the freshness of the siomai. Ang among i-prepare based lang sa orders. Dubbed Matteo’s Siomai after their first (and so far only) apo from their eldest daughter Bujie, their product sells for P300 per tub with 33 pieces of porkshrimp siomai or 30 pieces of beef-shrimp siomai. However,

Matteo’s Siomai is available in two flavors Pork-Shrimp Siomai with 33 pieces a P300 per tub_ and BeefShrimp Siomai with 30 pieces atP300 per tub. They can also be ordered without the shrimp.

Ito si Matteo. Invite niya kayo bumili ng masarap na Matteo’s siomai na luto ng Lolo Herbie niya.

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From the Newsroom to the Kitchen these can also be ordered sans the shrimp for those who are allergic to it. Orders can be personally delivered to your home or office in the morning or afternoon up to 4PM. However, orders have to be placed a day before to enable Herbie to plan his delivery route. Now Gomez, who cut and sharpened his teeth as one of Cagayan de Oro’s leading journalists, is learning a new trade in the kitchen. “Di man ko anad sa kitchen. Di gani ko kabalo luto. But my wife (who provided the fundamentals) and my son (who enhanced the formula) taught me. Karon, akoy ga mix, galuto, ga package. Pati hugas plato, ako! Hehehe” So far, production is limited to 10 tubs daily, it being a home-based enterprise. “Basta sobra sa 10 tubs in a day, mo agay na ko, mobalibad na ko.” The new enterprise has helped the tidy the family a lot with all the constraints on their usual income from the quarantine measurer as a result of the pandemic. “Just enough for me not to touch my hard-earned savings. We did not save for covid baya. At least malibre na akong car and kitchen fuel, and daily needs,” Herbie

admits. However, the encouraging response to their initial efforts has got the family thinking. “Kung mahuman ning covid, mag tukod na tingali ko tindahan,” the newsman turned kusinero mulls. Libre na din ang toyo at calamansi pang sawsawan!

Bili na kayo! Tag P300 lang ang tub! Pinaghirapan ito talaga ng Lolo Herbie ko!

O paano, deliver na namin Order kayo dito sa FB page namin!