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from page 5 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.
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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
Crash...
from page 1 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)
Bus...
from page 1 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 Mon-Tue, January 18-19, 2021 11 the “Y4,” for carnapping and for grave coercion issued by the courts of Bacolod City. World-class Kibawe sports Just recently, warrants of arrest have also been issued against Emily for the crimes complex breaks groundof Perjury and Falsification of Vallacar Transit Inc.’s By MARK FRANCISCO (“VTI”) General Informa- THE municipal governtion Sheets (“GIS”). It is ment of Kibawe in Bukidthose same questionable non led in the groundGISes that are being used breaking of the soon to by Y4 to claim their major- rise world-class facility, ity ownership of VTI, the the Kibawe sports complex. company said. A project of the DeHopes... partment of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) from page 1 through the efforts of Rep. said in a statement. Manuel Zubiri and ear-
Andanar emphasized the marked by legislation led importance of having moral bt Vice Mayor Raymundo governance to address graft Batao, the Kibawe sports and corruption. complex will feature a rub-
“As we celebrate its Foun- berized racing field, among dation Day, may we continue other amenities, which will to successfully pursue the replace the dilapidated oval moral governance it seeks to realize, governance that is for the Filipino people and by the Filipino people, of Kibawe Central Elementary School in barangay East Kibawe. This will be the first (From left) Vice Mayor Raymundo Batao, Rep. Manuel Zubiri and DPWH Bukidnon second district Engr. Liberato Tan Jr. LGU KIBAWE PHOTO regardless of religious be- of 22 sports complexes all halangdong Congress- Batao said. liefs. And may our integrity over Bukidnon which are man ingon man usab sa The groundbreaking last and accountability further planned to be constructed DPWH nga giuna nila kin- January 13 was preceded translate into ending graft under the administration of ing Kibawe. Dako akong with an invocation led by and corruption so that we Gov. Jose Ma. Zubiri. And paglaom sa atong mga ka- the datus and the baes. can faithfully and fully serve for that, Batao is grateful. bataan nga taliwala niining This will indeed be anthe Filipino people and eq- “Dako akong pasala- pandemya, maka-produce other boost to Kibawe as it uitably benefit everyone,” he mat sa atong halangdong kita og world-class athletes is considered the cleanest added. gobernador ug sa atong puhon diri sa Kibawe,” municipality in Bukidnon.
He also expressed hope that the administrative The BARMM was cre- Bangsamoro Transition period would allow them transition in the region ated through the President Authority urged Congress sufficient time to accomplish would improve the peace Rodrigo Duterte’s signing to extend the Bangsamoro its tasks and commitments and security in BARMM of Republic Act 11054, also transition period from 2022 under the BOL and for the to promote its economic known as Bangsamoro Or- to 2025. national government to deactivities and harness its full ganic Law (BOL) in 2018. BARMM Chief Minister liver the pending programs socio-economic potential. On January 21, 2019, Murad Ebrahim said an under the normalization
This way, Andanar said the first of the two-part extension of the transition process. (PNA) it would help contribute plebiscite for the ratification to the overall development and inclusive growth of the of the BOL was held. The second plebiscite was held What matters most? Glimpse country, “especially as we recover as one nation from on February 6, 2019. Currently, the BARMM of education amidst pandemic the coronavirus disease 2019 is under transition. By CAROL O. LORONO, PhD (Covid-19) pandemic.” Late last year, the Teaching is the concerted ties and undesirable effects
Schools protocol during pandemic sharing of knowledge and experience and it helps to ensure essential learning. The closure of schools in Cagayan de Oro last March in the of the pandemic that could result from this prolonged or extended interruption in schooling. Children with learnBy MARIFE M. COMONOG beginning of the COVID-19 ing difficulties may also Kiwalan Elementary School crisis denies children of op- be affected when there is
AMONG them are physi- tems in public schools and portunities for development a prolonged interruption cal distancing, mask wearing, providing PPEs for teachers and improvement. or extension in opening of disinfecting classrooms and and non-faculty staff. The bearings of this decision school. Not being present in
COVID-19 testing. The wis- As we near SY 2021-22, in our department are likely school to receive instruction dom of reopening schools in DepEd must have ample to be major, particularly for will hinder children’s ability the middle of a pandemic has plans such as holding class children who happen to have to learn and progress acabeen hotly debated. Educa- outdoors, reducing class issues in the vulnerability of demically (Applied Survey tors generally agree that in- size or conducting class in the pandemic, most espe- Research, 2011; Chang & person teaching is far better shifts, have a plan for what cially disadvantaged children. Romero, 2008; Romero & for students than distance happens when a student or These children generally have Lee, 2007). The burden of learning. teacher gets ill and maybe access to fewer educational catching up after a period
Children absolutely need to even have started the vac- opportunities outside the of prolonged inactivity may return to in-school learning cination process for teachers. school setting and majority result to precipitate dropfor their healthy develop- We must ensure that in- of them lies in the metropolis ping out of school for some. ment and well being and so person instruction is not only where important hub for Lewis (2020) emphasized the safety in schools and in the safe for our students and regional or international importance of protecting barangay where the school teachers working in public connections, commerce, and educational gains and the campus is located must be schools but that is equitable. communications. continuity of learning for a priority. We need local Improving building ven- The current situation in all. The impacts of school school boards to prioritize tilation can help us control Cagayan de Oro makes it closures are likely to be unfunding the needed safety the spread of COVID-19 necessary to implement an equal, and disparities should accommodations such as throughout the proposed action plan to sustain learn- be addressed and that what improving ventilation sys- face-to-face school year. ing and reduce the inequali- matters.
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12 12 From the Newsroom to the Kitchen
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
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.
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, 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.
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!
