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Transport group to hold picket, LTFRB-10 ready By GERRY GORIT and MARK FRANCISCO Correspondents

CAGAYAN de Oro City-Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Regional Director Aminoden Guro for Northern Mindanao on Friday said his agency is ready for the reported transport strike on Wednesday (January 24). The Solidarity of Transport Alliance in Northern Mindanao-Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (Starex-Piston), said Guro will be holding a “picket” in front of the LTRFB-10 office in Barangay Patag, Cagayan de Oro City to protest the government’s jeepney modernization program. Under the program, jeepney units that have reached the mandatory 15-year old age limit are

NO LONGER SAFE FOR RIDERS. The Land Transportation

Franchising and Regulatory Board in Region 10 (LTFRB-10) said it will start implementing the “Tanggal Bulok, Tanggal Usok” (TBTU) campaign to rid the streets from road-unworthy public transport. Photo courtesy of Gerry Lee Gorit

See PICKET, page 11

CHEd-10 can’t step in Campus journos on USTP controversy condemn attacks on press freedom By MARK FRANCISCO, Correspondent

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CAGAYAN de Oro City--The Commission on Higher Education in Region 10 (Ched-10) won’t dip its hands on the circumstances surrounding the stoppage of the construction of a building inside the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTP). Ched-10 Director Zenaida Gersana told Mindanao Daily News that her agency supervises only the academic aspects of the tertiary institutions. See step, page 11

NUJP hits proposal to restrain free press, expression By RONALYN V. OLEA Bulatlat.com

THE National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) slammed the proposal of President Duterte’s allies in Congress

to restrain the exercise of rights enshrined in the Bill of Rights of the 1987 Philippine Constitution. During the hearing of the House Committee on Constitutional Amendments, Jan. 16, Deputy Speaker

Fredenil Castro disclosed that the Committee wants to change Article 3, Section 4 (freedom of speech) of the 1987 Constitution to read: “No law shall be passed abridging the ‘responsible exercise’ of freedom of

speech, of expression, or of the press, or the right of the people to peaceably assemble and petition the government for redress of grievances.” The proposed See free, page 11

By Ronalyn V. Olea Bulatlat.com

Several campus publications and student journalists across the country have been subjected to various forms of harassment, redtagging and military surveillance.’

Student journalists under the banner of the College Editors Guild of the Philippines (CEGP) held a protest action today, Jan. 17, condemning what they called as state-perpetuated violence and repression of press freedom and other democratic rights. The CEGP criticized not only the gag order against Rappler but also the threats ABS-CBN. The campus press likemade by President Rodrigo Duterte against the Philip- wise condemned the See press, page 11 pine Daily Inquirer and

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Surigao City’s curfew takes a toll on tricycle drivers, balut vendors By Roel Catoto MindaNews

SURIGAO City--The 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. curfew in the city has led to the arrest of close to a hundred minors and dozens of adults but has taken its toll on businesses that operate at night, reducing incomes of tricycle drivers and balut vendors, among others. The Philippine National Police (PNP) in Surigao City headed by Police Supt. Jay Baybayan launched the curfew last January 8 due to a series of robbery incidents that hit the city. Baybayan said the curfew declaration was “in relation to Presidential Proclamation No. 216 declaring the Mindanao under the state of Martial Law.” Tricycle drivers who operate at night said their incomes have dropped as streets are deserted because of the curfew. “No one would come around in the city by 10 in the evening thus we have no passengers and that translates to a huge loss of income,” tricycle driver Kenneth Auditor said in Surigaonon. Auditor is one of several

SHOE IN THE PARK. Christmas lights wrapped around a giant replica of a shoe at the Luneta Park in Surigao City on December 9, 2014. Built in the 1970s, the structure houses a power generator that services the City Hall, police headquarters, fire department and public market during blackouts. It also has a siren that sounds off every day and night and during emergencies. MindaNews file photo by Roel Catoto

tricycle drivers working the 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. shift, and are referred to as “overtimers.” “There were about 400 to 500 of us who ply the streets at night time,” he told MindaNews. Another tricycle driver, Judy Escopete, said the “gen-

eral curfew” has reduced their incomes. “This is a bad year to start with. Meager income gives us a headache,” he said as he likened the situation now during the nights after the 6.9 magnitude quake that rocked Surigao on February

10, 2017. He lamented that the streets are “virtually empty at night.” Escopete used to earn 650 up to 800 pesos from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. but now earns only half of that. Escopete noticed a lot of tricycle drivers no longer

ply at night. But driving is his only source of living. He has six children in school. Balut vendors said their incomes have dramatically decreased, too. “To earn a living gets tough because of this curfew implementation,” said balut

vendor Toto Magpayo. Incomes of establishments such as convenience stores and drug stores have also plunged due to the curfew. “It affects us on a nightly basis,” said Jody Degamon, assistant pharmacist of Aquarian Pharma, a drugstore that operates 24/7. James Aclo, a supervisor of Andoks, a food chain company, says their earnings have plummeted. Precious Garcia, a cashier of Pick Me, a 24/7 convenience store which has several branches, said their sales at night went down at 30 to 40 percent. Residents who have been relying on public transport at night have complained that it takes time for them to get a ride. If you want to go out and buy something, you must patience, you have to wait until a tricycle comes, they said. As of January 18, at least 90 minors and 32 adults had been arrested for violating the curfew, Police Chief Inspector Dorothy M. Tumulak, spokesperson of the city police, said. In its public advisory See curfew, page 11

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF LANAO DEL SUR 12TH Judicial Region Branch 10 Hall of Justice, Baungon, Marawi City IN RE: PETITION FOR CORRECTION AND/OR CHANGE OF ENTRIES IN THE CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH OF DALIMA M. AZIS

SPL PROC. No. ML-130-2017

DALIMA MABA AZIS, Petitioner. -versusTHE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF BALINDONG, LANAO DEL SUR Respondent x---------------------------------------/ ORDER

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Before this Court is a verified petition for correction of entry in the certificate of live birth of DALIMA MABA AZIS dated December 6, 2017, and which reads in part: 1. That petitioner is of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of 005 A. Gingco Street, Rosario Heights Subdivision, Tubod, Iligan City where she may be served with processes of the Honorable Court; 2. That herein respondent may be served with summons and other processes of this Honorable Court at the Office of the Local Civil Registrar, Municipal Hall, Balindong, Lanao del Sur; 3. That petitioner was born on September 10, 1960 in the Municipality of Balindong, Lanao del Sur to spouses Azis Bocor Liwaleg and Calima Bato Maba, and that her birth was belatedly registered with the Local Civil Registrar of Balindong, Lanao del Sur per Certificate of Live Birth which is hereto integrally attached as Annex “A”; 4. That herein petitioner was lately secured a true copy of her birth certificate for her personal file and has discovered that her date of birth as reflected/appearing thereon is September 10, 1958 instead of September 10, 1960; 5. That since the time petitioner first enrolled in school to pursue formal education up to the time she had graduated in high school and college, she had been using September 10, 1960 as her date of birth and not September 10, 1958 as erroneously entered in her birth certificate abovementioned. In fact, a Certification dated December 1, 2017 issued by Iligan Capitol College underscored, confirmed and certified that per petitioner’s Collegiate Permanent Record with the school where she finished her bachelor’s degree, her date of birth is September 10, 1960. Moreso, her voter’s registration records in the Commission on Elections and her Passport issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs, all showed that September 10, 1960 is indeed her true and correct date of birth and not September 10, 1958; 6. That the erroneous entry in her certificate of live birth as herein-above spelled out might have been due to an honest inadvertence on the part of the person who prepared it; 7. That the correction/change in petitioner’s date of birth herein sought for is primarily destined to once and for all underscore her true and correct date of birth as reflected in her school records, voter’s registration records, and Passport and other documents; 8. That the grant of the instant petition will not in any manner prejudice anybody, she being not connected with any government or private agency. Finding the aforesaid petition to be sufficient in form and substance, it is hereby ordered that the same be set for hearing before this Court on FEBRUARY 22, 2018 at 8:30 o’clock in the morning. Let a copy of this Order be published at the expense of the petitioner in a newspaper of general circulation in Lanao del Sur or Marawi City or Iligan City for three (3) consecutive weeks. The Local Civil Registrar of Balindong and the Civil Registrar General, or any person or party who has interest in the petition, may file his/her opposition thereto within fifteen (15) days from notice of this Petition or from the last day of publication of this Order. Further, let this Order be posted for fifteen (15) days prior to the date of hearing in the Bulletin Board of the Local Civil Registrar of Balindong and the Bulletin Board of this Court, at the expenses of the petitioner. The petitioner is directed to notify this Court of the publication of this Order not later than three (3) days before February 22, 2018. Furnish copies of this Order, together with the copies of the petition to the Local Civil Registrar of Balindong, the Hon. Solicitor General, Makati City; and the Hon. Civil Registrar General, Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), Sta. Mesa, Manila. SO ORDERED. Marawi City, Philippines. January 5, 2018. Sgd.) WENIDA B.M. PAPANDAYAN Presiding Judge

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ALWAYS on the go, President Duterte has that impression of a one-of-a-kind public persona --- a determined leader with a peculiar character: a ‘no-nonsense, no-matter-what’ kind of attitude. Duterte’s aggressive language and violent tactics are proof of his toughness that shocked and awed not only Imperial Manila but the world at large. By being true to himself, he had all the sarcasm for the well-heeled, scented crowd of the elite and the mighty with his gutter language, but done an impressive job of endearing himself in the eyes of the greater mass. His recent excellent satisfaction rating says it all. Duterte may be coarse, rough and uncouth, but throughout his stint in Malacanang so far, he has

played well with metaphors -- the direct approach of governance that locked him up with the culture of the masses’ behavior and thinking. Duterte’s obnoxious ways are something previous leaders could not replicate, nor out-shadow, or even out-pace him. What matters most to people is Duterte’s standpoint and how he conveys his biting messages correctly and effectively albeit sarcastically. But with a steady record of very good ratings courtesy of SWS and Pulse Asia, more people have become optimistic about change in their quality of life. And more people as well are satisfied with how democracy works under a foul-mouthed, aggressive presidency. This includes

how press freedom is exercised under his ward. Further, Duterte remains tough on crime and corruption, but still notorious for his aggressive rhetorics and policies. D e s pit e c r it i c i s m s , Duterte’s popularity has held strong in this country. The SWS/Pulse Asia survey results show that majority of Filipinos are satisfied with his administration. Yet despite all negative impressions about him, his presidency is not the usual thing — he is now part of a global phenomenon worth a penny to mention: Russia has Putin, the U.S. has Trump and China has Xi Jinping. Tough stance, disciplinary grit, but an endearing figure of a father – these are the admirable and remarkable qualities that make

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President Duterte an idol and a role model in the eyes of the ordinary Filipino. And yes, majority of the people admire President Duterte, not because of his incorruptibility and sympathy for the masses, but because of doing the extra mile -- bravery and even suicidal in governance. There has never been a President who took time out to be with weary troops fighting in Marawi and the order to extend martial law in Mindanao. There never was a President who traded guts and fury with the communist See Copy, page 11

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How to ‘survive?’

SOMETIMES, we might ask ourselves: What is the sense of doing this and that? What is the meaning of life? I am sure, each and every one of us looks for a good life. Sometimes, we seem to remain very optimistic. We think it’s always easy to find a good life. Most of the time, we are in doubt or, we even choose to be unhappy without any reason at all. To wake up in the morning with pessimism and fall asleep at night, dissatisfied and unhappy - yes, that makes life miserable. Without happiness and satisfaction there is indeed no space for peace in our hearts and minds. Therefore, there is no domestic harmony and logical, no peace on earth. The mean-

ing of happiness is trying to manage life, even with big problems, difficulties and trials. I learned this from Filipinos since staying in the Philippines as an expatriate for good in 1999.I was really surprised to experience mutual happiness, friendship, love, unity and communal spirit with relatives in my surroundings. Of course, I also found myself in very negative situations. I observed people, who seem to live an easy go lucky way life. But, they were like actors and actresses on stage, wearing incredible masks and pretending to be what they are not. Hence, in Greek, they are the so-called hypocrites. Maybe also you and me belong to them from time to time. Fear of rejection or dis-

pleasure of other people is becoming our daily friends. On society, it’s called “good public relation”. Politely greeting and smiling with a set of purpose: to win them to their business. Wi l l i a m C o n g r e v e (1670-1729), English dramatist shaped the English comedy of manners through his brilliant comic dialogue, his satirical portrayal of the war of the sexes, and his ironic scrutiny of the affectations of his age. His major plays were The Old Bachelour (1693), The Double-Dealer (1693), Love for Love (1695), and The Way of the World (1700).In his “Preface to Dryden”, he wrote: No mask like open truth to cover lies as to go naked is the best disguise. So, what really counts for

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us in life? Success? Power? Strength? Money? Is it contentment? Is it peace on earth? Is it peace in our homes? Zest for life? Let us go through life’s journey: From the time, we have been babies babbling like a brook on the first blush of spring. We hurried up, unaware of problems and troubles, being unconscious, of time, as adults, we worried and became conscious of money. Then, suddenly, we looked at our aces, the first wrinkles, and the bald patch on the forehead, See survive, page 11

The Striker

Strike anywhere

I AM so glad President Rody Duterte declared anew his war on illegal drugs. It must go on as long as it is necessary because this matter is really a menace to our society. If we noticed, the use of drugs is the source of crimes in the country. Watching TV newscasts everyday made me realized how far this tragedy hit our people. Even lowly-paid jeepney drivers, laborers, domestic helpers and many workers, both in government and private entities have been using drugs. Our country is really in turmoil and we need good men to fight this to save the future and aspirations of our citizens. We must join hands to combat this unprecedented malady that is shaming us all. I mean unity for all Filipinos.

000 I urge President Rody Duterte not to be too friendly with communist China. I estimate more than 99 percent of the Filipinos would not like the idea on the basis of religion and culture. We must all know that China has already deployed its armed forces, including nuclear submarines and modern fighter jets to the disputed area - - areas that truly belong to us by history and judgment of the permanent arbitration of the United Nations. 000 A motorcycle rider was killed instantly after he collided head-on with a 10-wheeler truck somewhere in Alae, Camp Phillips, Bukidnon. This is horrible, but such incident happened more frequently now

than any time in the past. I have been saying traffic mishaps in the Philippines had gone up statistically, and I guess the government must look into it. Maybe halfbaked drivers are allowed to drive for some monetary consideration 000 Filipinos are now crying because the cost of gasoline and oil had gone up. As a result, the cost of everything, including rice, apartment rentals, transportation fares, etc. would also go up. I heard some groups are planning to stage a countrywide transport strike which could mean the absence of jeepneys and buses in the streets and highways. Such plan is definitely a violation of the conditions of transportation franchise, but when operators and

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drivers are pushed to the wall, anything can happen. 000 I wish to reiterate my suggestion to standardize political system in the country by requiring candidates for various positions to possess a college degree. It is only in the Philippines, where a high school drop out can run as president, senator or congressman. Members of congress are lawmakers and how can we expect a person who does not have even a high school diploma draft the laws of See STRIKE, page 11

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What’s with federalism?

By H. Marcos C. Mordeno MindaNews

MALAYBALAY City––It is touted by its proponents, including President Rodrigo Duterte no less, to be a decisive step toward curing the country’s social, economic and political ills. But the type of federalism that the administration envisions remains nebulous at this stage. It has yet to present a model that would serve as talking point for a public discourse that must take place before the nation decides to accept or reject the proposed change in polity. The proponents [of federalism] argue that the current unitary form of government has hindered economic progress and political advancement. To be clear, a unitary Constitution, such as the Philippine 1987 Constitution, does not mean the absence of subsidiary lawmaking bodies or even autonomy. Note that the present Charter (Article X: Local Government) provides for the creation of two autonomous regions – Muslim Mindanao and the Cordillera, although the latter has remained an administrative region. Moreover, Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991) grants local governments wider powers than they used to enjoy in the pre-EDSA period. The President, however, still exercises disciplinary powers over local officials. The weakness of a unitary Constitution lies in the fact that such autonomy may be abolished, or at least watered-down to the point of inefficacy, if the central authority so wishes. On the other hand, under a federal Constitution, which is considered a contract, the powers granted to states are more secure. A federal Constitution contains a clear division of powers between the central and federal governments, which cannot be changed or taken back unilaterally. There are powers reserved for the central authority (for example, defense, foreign policy, judiciary and currency), powers vested in the federal states, as well as powers shared between the two tiers of government. The above refers to the general structure and functioning of a federal system. But whether changing the structure would improve the people’s economic conditions and alter power relations in a way that will address political dynasty and concentration of wealth in a few families, among others, is another matter. For one thing, changing the Constitution is needed for a shift from a unitary to a federal form of government. But it remains doubtful that the would-be framers of a new Constitution (read

the lawmakers who want to convene Congress into a Constituent Assembly) would ban political dynasties. Nor would they retain the provision on term limits of elective officials. In other words, like the past attempts to change the Constitution the push for federalism could be laden with devious motives. And what happens to the progressive provisions on human rights (Article III)? Given the administration’s cavalier attitude toward civil liberties and due process, will the new Charter retain such provisions? The same question applies to the provisions on Social Justice and Human Rights (Article XIII), which, while wanting in legislative action for their full flowering, remain a good basis for pushing equity in the social, economic and cultural spheres. Federalism will solve our current ills? Think again, the cure could be worse than the disease. We could just be mistaking faith healing for surgery. Proponents of federalism blame the economic inequities between the rich and poor regions of the country on the unitary political system controlled by the central government in Manila. Changing the form of government is supposed to address this lopsided development as a way of improving the people’s social conditions. While the unitary form of government may have shaped to some extent the uneven levels of development across the country, such argument wavers when confronted with the fact See federalism, page 11

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The BSP Governor’s SOBA

THE President has his State of the Nation Address (SONA). Local governments have their own equivalents: SOPA for provinces, SOCA for cities and SOMA for municipalities. The SONA is delivered every third Monday of July. Those for local governments usually coincide with the LGU’s founding day. The Governor of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has his own version, the State of Banking Address (SOBA). It is delivered every January. But unlike abovementioned policy speeches, the SOBA is delivered in two “installments” and before two different audiences. For the last 20 years, it has been the tradition of all BSP governors (since Governor Gabriel Singson) to speak before the 1st General Assembly of the Rotary Club of Manila. This usually happens on the very first week of the year. And on the third week, the BSP governor speaks before representatives of the banking and financial community. The latter speech is usually followed by a New Year’s toast, led by the Governor (who is also the Chair of the Monetary Board) and all the members of the Monetary Board. Good weather permitting, the speech before the captains of the banking and financial industry is held in open air in the historic Fort Antonio Abad within the BSP complex. The Rotary speech (attended by the members of the the Rotary Club of Manila, Rotary Club of Makati West and Rotary Club of Forbes Park) went on as scheduled last January 4.

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late EVELYN PATRICIA C. LONGOS, who died on July 10, 2016 at Cebu City; That the decedent left the following parcels of land which are conjugal and others co-owned with the decedent’s siblings, the herein parcels of land are covered by: TITLE NO. T-63345 (AF), TAX DECLARATION: 14-0040-01700, AREA (SQ.M): 528; TITLE NO. T-60068 (AF), TAX DECLARATION: 14-0040-01644, AREA (SQ.M): 172; TITLE NO. T-60067 (AF), TAX DECLARATION: 14-0040-01642, AREA (SQ.M): 100; TITLE NO. T-60064 (AF), TAX DECLARATION: 14-0040-01640, AREA (SQ.M): 228; TITLE NO. T-35164 (AF), TAX DECLARATION: 14-0040-01646, AREA (SQ.M): 223; TITLE NO. T-60063 (AF), TAX DECLARATION: 14-0040-01648, AREA (SQ.M): 217; TITLE NO. T-60062 (AF), TAX DECLARATION: 14-0040-01650, AREA (SQ.M): 193; TITLE NO. T-60214 (AF), TAX DECLARATION: 14-0040-01672, AREA (SQ.M): 1002; TITLE NO. T-70033 (AF), TAX DECLARATION: 14-0040-01652, AREA (SQ.M): 1218; TITLE NO. T-26048 (AF), TAX DECLARATION: 14-0040-01310, AREA (SQ.M): 242; TITLE NO. T-26049 (AF), TAX DECLARATION: 14-0040-01311, AREA (SQ.M): 264; TITLE NO. T-26047 (AF), TAX DECLARATION: 14-0040-01312, AREA (SQ.M): 357; TITLE NO. T-65048 (AF), TAX DECLARATION: 14-0040-01392, AREA (SQ.M): 431; TITLE NO. T-65049 (AF), TAX DECLARATION: 14-0040-01393, AREA (SQ.M): 432; That the decedent, at the time of her death, also left a parcel properties, to wit: A. MOTOR VEHICLE ( Description: HINO TRUCK, Motor number: EH700-219217, Chasis Number: FF177-11466, Plate No.: TFJ-630, Year Model: 1992) ; B. SHARES OF STOCK (Business Entity: BROTHER BREW BROTHERS CORPORATION, No. of Shares: 2000, Par Value: P100.00); Is the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE, made and entered into by; MANUEL E. LONGOS widower of EVELYN PATRICIA C. LONGOS,and ANA KATRINA C. LONGOS, single, JOSE MANUEL C. LONGOS, single, who are all legal ages, and residents of Celdran Compound, Macapagal Ave., Tubod, Iligan City, Philippines; That pursuant to Section 1, Rule 74 of the Revised Rules of Court of the Philippines, and the parties herein being all of age and full civil capacity, they have agreed to divide as they do hereby divide and adjudicate, the real properties, above-described EQUALLY; Under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Macacuna B. Macadato; as per Doc. No. 383; Page No. 67; Book No. XXII; Series of 2017. MDN: Jan. 22, 29, & Feb. 5, 2018

The speech before the banking sector was scheduled last Friday evening. It was the first SOBA for BSP Governor Nestor A. Espenilla, Jr., who succeeded Governor Amando M. Tetangco, Jr. last July. Before the Rotary Club of Manila (headed by my Aquila Legis brod Jimmie Policarpio), Espenilla framed his talk around BSP’s mandates, and what the BSP regards as its pillars of central banking. He then focused on “the Philippine economic outlook given factors in the immediate past, work we are doing in the present, and plans to face challenges of the future.” Espenilla talked on (1) recent developments in the global economic environment (2) BSP’s delivery on its mandate of maintaining price stability; and (3) the challenge of digitization and how our payments and settlements system plays a role; and (4) finally, the BSP’s mindset for embracing the future. 2017 saw increased momentum in global economic growth, Espenilla said, triggering, among others, movement of funds from emerging markets like the Philippines. Espenilla described how

the peso weakened and how the BSP responded with a flexible exchange rate policy and by providing foreign currency liquidity. Over-all, Espenilla said, the BSP succeeded in maintaining a sound and liquid financial system which provided support to Philippine economic activity in 2017. “Banks’ balance sheets expanded with a doubledigit growth in assets and deposits. “Credit continued to flow steadily to productive sectors.” One of the many reasons for another credit upgrade by Fitch last December. For 2018, Espenilla talked of a well-calibrated and carefully sequenced series of reforms which include, among others: -developing deeper and more efficient domestic capital and money markets over the medium term -complementary foreign exchange reforms -close monitoring of excessive credit and leverage -continuous development of the country’s backbone for payments and settlements -leveraging digital innovation to reach the financially unserved and underserved, and

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- further enhancing a responsive security management framework to help guard our financial system against cyber-threats. It is an interesting read (or ‘hear’ if you will) considering the very important role played by the Bangko Sentral which affects the lives of every Juan and Maria. For those interested, a full text of this and other policy speeches are downloadable from the BSP’s website: http://www.bsp.gov.ph/ publications/speeches.asp. ••• Note: You may email us totingbunye2000@gmail. com. You may also ‘like’ us on Facebook at “Speaking Out”.

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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that HELEN HURTADO GALILI has filed with this Office, a Petition for CHANGE OF FIRST NAME (CFN) from “HELEN LAURENCE” to “HELEN” in her Certificate of Live Birth bearing Registry No. 962, who was born on SEPTEMBER 11, 1960 at GINGOOG, MIS. OR., whose parents are LAURIANA BALAN and NORBERTO HURTADO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than FEBRUARY 3, 2018.

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, Guidelines in the Implementation of Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172). Notice is hereby served to the public that ALMA MODINA PULGO has filed with this Office, a petition for Correction of Clerical Error to correct the Child’s Sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ALMER MODINA PULGO bearing Registry No. 2008-2631, was bom on JULY 1, 2008 at Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental to parents ALMA P. MODINA and DECIMAR G. PULGO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than NOVEMBER 1, 2017.

(SGD.) ATTY. MARGIE LUSTRE LUMA-AD City Civil Registrar MDN: Jan 22 & 29, 2018

Republic of the Philippines Province of Davao del Norte City of Panabo -oOoCITY CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE Publication Notice R.A 10172

Publication Notice R.A 10172

In the compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, the guidelines in the implementation of Administrative Order No. 1, Series of 2012 (IRR of R.A 10172), notice is hereby served the public that JOIVE A. BARQUILLA has filed with this office, a petition for correction of entry in Date of Birth from “MAY 28, 1967” to “APRIL 28, 1967” & Correction of Entry in sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JOIVE AMBROSIO BARQUILLA who was born on May 28, 1967 at Panabo, Davao Del Norte and whose parents are FELIXBERTO M. BARQUILLA & CONSUELO C. AMBROSIO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may filed his/her written opposition with this office not later than February 8, 2018.

In the compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, the guidelines in the implementation of Administrative Order No. 1, Series of 2012 (IRR of R.A 10172), notice is hereby served the public that RUCILE PAICAN NARCICO has filed with this office, a petition for correction of Entry in sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of XXXXX LUCILE POLICAN NARCISO who was born on June 19, 1979 at San Vicente Panabo, Davao Del Norte and whose parents are Romeo T. Narcisco & Constancia M. Polican. Any person adversely affected by said petition may filed his/her written opposition with this office not later than February 9, 2018.

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(SGD.) DENNIS B. DEVILLERES, LLB City Civil Registrar, Panabo City

Publication Notice R.A 10172

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC January 15, 2018 CCE-0020-2018 R.A 10172 In the compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, the guidelines in the implementation of Administrative Order No. 1, Series of 2012 (IRR of R.A 10172), notice is hereby served the public that AMIEL REY J. MARIN has filed with this office, a correction of entry in Sex/Gender “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of AMIEL REY J. MARIN at TAGUM, DAVAO and whose parents are REYNALDO REFIL MARIN & AMELITA ALLERA JANCINAL. Any person adversely affected by said petition may filed his/her written opposition with this office not later than FEBRUARY 2, 2018.

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DENNIS PEREZ CASE NO. R10-EV-PUJ Applicant/s 2018-01-239

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APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;ROUTE A SCIONS CANITOAN TO WESTBOUND TERMINAL via ABS- CBN and vice versa with the use of ONE(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 31, 2018 at 2;30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 19TH day of January, 2018 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;Camp Evangelista to Limketkai Shopping –Cogon Market Carmen –Carmen Market and vice versa with the use of ONE(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 31, 2018, at 2;30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 19th day of January 2018 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the validity of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;Cogon Market to Gusa Cugman and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 31, 2018 at 2:30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 19TH day of January 2018 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the validity of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUJ service on the line:Cogon Market to Gusa Cugman and vice versa with the use of One(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 31, 2018 at 2:30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) Days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 19TH day January 2018 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;COGON MARKET TO OPOL –MOLUGAN –AMOROS and vice versa with the use of ONE (1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 31, 2018 at 2:30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 19th of January 2018 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line;Cogon Market to Younsville and vice versa with the use of ONE(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 31, 2018 at 2:30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 19TH day of January 2018 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

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‘Political will’ made OF Bank a reality – Bello Armed with sheer political will and his sincere gratefulness to and love for the modern day heroes, President Rodrigo Duterte fulfilled his promise to make the Overseas Filipino (OF) Bank a reality, Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said on Thursday. Gracing the launch of the OF Bank in Manila, Bello said that the establishment of the bank is the government’s manifestation of gratitude for the immense economic contribution and sacrifices of overseas Filipinos. “So as to demonstrate our government’s sincerest gratefulness to them, soon enough our

OFWs will slowly accumulate larger shares in the bank to become its biggest shareholders and owners,” he said. “Today, we make history. And we dedicate this chapter in grateful recognition of the immeasurable sacrifices and immense contribution of our overseas Filipinos to what our nation is now,” Bello said. Formerly Philippine Postal Savings Bank, services of the OF Bank are meant to ease the burden on overseas Filipinos through tailor-fit products and services for the modern day heroes and their families.

Not only limited to overseas Filipinos workers, the bank will also benefit all Filipinos abroad, including immigrants, and those who acquired resident visas. The bank is set to provide the cheapest, fastest, secured, and convenient mobile credit-to-accountsystem remittance service for overseas Filipinos. It will also offer competitive deposit products including Peso ATM Savings, time deposit and checking accounts.

OF Bank is also introducing the Future Need Savings Plan to encourage and inspire overseas Filipinos to develop the habit of saving money. Overseas Filipinos may also soon enjoy reliable loan and investment products to build their own house, establish their own business, and become co-owners of the bank through investing in the preferred OF Bank shares. Payment services will also be made

available so that overseas Filipinos can conveniently pay for their SSS, OWWA, Philhealth dues, insurance premiums, credit card and other house bills, and tuition fees of their beneficiaries in the Philippines. Last September, President Duterte issued Executive Order EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late LILIA A. PADILLA, who died on December 31, 2013, who died intestate without leaving any indebtedness; That said deceased person at the time of her death left a property particularly described as follows: “A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 6403-a-2, Psd-10-035222, being a portion of Lot 6403-A, (lrc) Psd-168654 situated in the Barrio of Barra, Opol, Misamis Oriental, island of Mindanao, containing an area of (400) square meters, more or less. This parcel of land is covered by TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-45935 issued by the Registry of Deeds for the Province of Misamis Oriental”. Is the subject of AFFIDAVIT OF SELF ADJUDICATION WITH ABSOLUTE SALE, made and entered by the HEIR, PRIMAVERA PADILLA ARAÑAS, of legal age, married to JUDY M. ARAÑAS and a resident of Barra, Opol, Misamis Oriental; That for and in consideration of the sum of FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P400,000.00), Philippine Currency and receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by the Heir-Vendor/s, I/we hereby SELL, TRANSFER, CEDE and CONVEY unto SPOUSES EDMUNDO SEETO GUSTILO and CHRISTINE DOONG GUSTILO, both of legal ages, Filipino citizens and residents of Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City, their heirs and assigns the above described parcel of land including all improvements found thereat, free from all liens and encumbrances, whatsoever. Under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Demosthenes A. Mediante, Jr.; as per Doc. No. 470; Page No. 93; Book No. V; Series of 2017.

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late ROQUE C. EDOROT, who died intestate at Northern Mindanao Medical Center, Cagayan de Oro City without any will but leaving a Registered Real Property, to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-90168 REGISTRY OF DEEDS FOR CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY “A parcel of land (Lot 11, Block 20, of the Cons. Subd. Plan, Pcs-10-001207, being a portion of Lot 1 & 3, Pcs-104305-001147. Situated in the Barangay of Carmen, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY (130) SQUARE METERS, more or less; Is the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL ADJUDICATION AND SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS, made and entered into by and between; ANNABELLE MOCORRO EDOROT, widow of ROQUE C. EDOROT, and TRACY MAE M. EDOROT, single, all of legal age, Filipinos and residents of Block 20, Lot 11, Xavier Heights, Upper Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City; At the time of his death, the decedent left a debt due against the estate, a loan obligation secured by a Real Estate Mortgage in favor of National Housing Authority in the amount of One Hundred Fifty Six Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy Five Pesos (P156,975.00) annotated on the TCT No. T-90168, as Entry Number 206407; We the parties hereto and with full civil capacity, hereby CLAIMED and ADJUDICATE among ourselves the above-mentioned property and waiving rights over said loan obligation by means of this instrument without any further judicial proceedings; Under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Audie G. Paduganan; as per Doc. No. 196; Page No. 41; Book No. 55; Series of 2018.

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the deceased ROLANDO BACONG, who died on February 15, 2009 in Gingoog City; That at the time of his death, the said decedent was a holder of a franchised duly issued by the Land Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB) of the Regional Office No. 10, Cagayan de Oro City, under Case Nos. 2011-10764 and 2006-10-664, to expire until May 20, 2015, authorizing applicant to operate PUJ-DUAL Services for the transportation of passengers and freight on the route from Cagayan de Oro City to Magsaysay-from Balingoan to Gingoog City vice-versa, covering the following two (2) unit/s or motor vehicles described hereunder, to wit: MV-I, MAKE/TYPE: FUSO, PLATE NO.: KVK-397, MOTOR NO: 376838, CHASSIS NO.: SPMM-2400189-G, YEAR MODEL: 1989, MV FILE NO.: 5K-43690, OFF. RECEIPT NO. 750505313, DATE ISSUED: 07/20/2015, CERTIFICATE OF REG. NO. 0417940, DATE ISSUED: 15/XII/1989, MV-II, MAKE/TYPE:FUSO, PLATE NO.: KVK-425, MOTOR NO: 396331, CHASSIS NO.:SPMM-24000-89-G, YEAR MODEL:1989, MV FILE NO:0448-19, OFF. RECEIPT NO. 660626551, DATE ISSUED: 05/21/2015, CERTIFICATE OF REG.NO. 24174898, DATE ISSUED: 27 Dec. 1994; Is the subject of AFFIDAVIT OF SOLE HEIRSHIP AND SELF-ADJUDICATION, made and entered by JORLITO SABEJON BACONG, of legal age, Filipino, married and with residence and postal address at Barangay 13, Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental. That, as being the sole and exclusive Heir of the Late deceased, I hereby adjudicate unto myself, successors and assigns, the afore-mentioned franchised, together with all appurtenants thereto; That I am executing this affidavit to attest to the truth of all the foregoing statements and for the purpose of effecting the transfer of the above described franchised to my name, JORLITO SABEJON BACONG; Under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Isidro L. Revelo; as per Doc. No. 306; Page No. 61; Book No. VIII; Series of 2016.

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the deceased RAMON J. TUPAS, JR., who died on June 18, 1995 at Davao Doctors Hospital, Davao City, that the deceased left the following real properties which are all conjugal and owned in common with his wife, the herein PILAR BARLIS TUPAS and these properties are more particularly described as follows: Property 1: A PARCEL OF LAND (Portion of TCT No. T-55543) TWO-EIGHT (2/8) parts of undivided portion of a certain real property with an area of EIGHTY-FIVE POINT TWENTY-FIVE (85.25) square meters more or less located at Quezon Boulevard, Davao City, covered by mother title Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-55543 with a total area of THREE-HUNDRED FORTY-ONE (341) square meters, more or less, and Property 2: A PARCEL OF LAND (A portion of TCT No. T-72078) TWO-EIGHT(2/8) parts of undivided portion of a certain real property with an area of EIGHTY-SIX POINT FIVE (86.5) square meters more or less located at Quezon Boulevard, Davao City, covered by mother title Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-55542 with a total area of THREE HUNDRED FORTY-SIX (346) square meters, more or less; Is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF SHARE, made and entered by PILAR BARLIS TUPAS, widow, LARA MARIE BARLIS TUPAS, single, and JOHN CARLO BARLIS TUPAS, married, all of legal age, Filipino and a residents of No. 10, Carnation Circle Ladislawa Garden Village, Buhangin, Davao City, Bago Aplaya, Davao City and Alice St. Airport Subdivision, Brgy. Sincang, Bacolod; That they hereby affirm that they have executed the foregoing instrument out of their own voluntary free will without force, intimidation or violence upon their person, that they have hereby received their just and proper share and have no claim or demand against each other; Under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Francis C. Brion, RMT; as per Doc. No. 420; Page No. 84; Book No. XII; Series of 2017.

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late RICARDO O. CORTEL, who died on March 6, 2008 in the City of Manila, his last known place of residence immediately before his death, leaving certain parcels of land, embraced by Transfer Certificate of Title Numbers 130486 and 130487, and more particularly described as follows, to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 130486 A parcel of land (Lot No. 57, Block 2 of the cons. Subd. Plan PCS-10-001589, being a portion of all resultant lots within Block 1 to 16 and Road lots 1 to 14 of psd-10-020813), including all improvements thereon, situated in the Barangay of Lumbia, City of Cagayan de Oro, island of Mindanao, containing an area of FORTY FIVE SQUARE METERS (45). TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. 130487 A parcel of land (lot no. 59, block 2 of the cons. Subd. Plan PCS-10-001589, being a portion of all resultant lots within blocks 1 to 16 and road lots 1 to 14 of psd-10-020813, including improvements thereon, situated in the Brgy. Of Lumbia, City of Cagayan de Oro, island of Mindanao, containing an area of FORTY FIVE SQUARE METERS (45); Is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE, made and entered by LORNA A. CORTEL, widow, KAY A. CORTEL single, KIM A. CORTEL, single, and KOO A. CORTEL, single, all residents of No. 2937 Road 4, Barrio Obrero, Pandacan, Manila, all of legal age, Filipino citizens; That FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the sum of THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P300,000.00), Philippine Currency, to us in hand paid to our entire satisfaction by MARIFE AGUILOR RAMOS, of legal age, married to ERNIE RAMOS and residents of Appovel Subd., Patag, Cagayan de Oro City, we do hereby SELL, CONVEY and TRANSFER by way of ABSOLUTE SALE unto the said MARIFE AGUILOR RAMOS, her hiers, successors and assigns, all our rights and interests in the parcel of land described above. That we hereby warrant our title unto the said MARIFE AGUILOR RAMOS and that henceforth, he shall have exclusive right of ownership and possession over said parcel of land free from all liens and encumbrances; Under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Tiburcio M. Palasan Jr.; as per Doc. No. 369; Page No. 74; Book No. LIV; Series of 2016.

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No. 44 authorizing Land Bank of the Philippines to acquire Postal Bank to establish the OF Bank. #Paul Ang DEED OF EXTRAJUDCIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late spouses GERARDO D. PELONGCO, who died on March 2, 2000 at P-7, Laligan, Valencia City, Bukidnon and ANGELES VENTURA PELONGCO, who died on February 11, 2012 at Bukidnon Provincial Medical Center, Malaybalay City, without leaving any will; That said deceased spouses at the time of their death, left those certain properties more particularly described as follows, to wit: 1. “A PARCEL OF LAND, situated at Laligan, Valencia City, Bukidnon, containing an area of SEVENTEEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY THREE (17,973) SQ. M. more or less, known as Lot no. 2669-B-2-L, Psd-10-007698 (OLT), being a portion of lot 2669-B-2, (LRC) Psd-205854, covered by TCT NO. ET-1394. In the name of Angeles P. Pelongco”, 2. “A PARCEL OF LAND, situated at Laligan, Valencia City, Bukidnon, containing an area of NINETEEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FORTY NINE (19,849) SQ.M. more or less, known as Lot no. 2647-E, Psd-10-010465(OLT), being a portion of Lot 2647, Pls-9, covered by TCT NO. ET-3328, in the name of Angeles P. Ventura.”, 3. “A PARCEL OF LAND, situated at Laligan, Valencia, Bukidnon, containing an area of THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY FOUR (3, 524) SQ.M. , more or less, known as Lot no. 2647-F, Psd-10-010465 (OLT) being a portion of lot 2647, Pls-9, covered by TCT NO. ET-3324.” 4. “A PARCEL OF LAND, situated at Laligan, Valencia City, Bukidnon, containing an area of NINE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTY TWO (9,652) more or less, known as Lot no. 2778-F, Psd-10-009709, being a portion of lot 2778, Pls-9, Maapag Plains Public Land subd., covered by TCT NO. P-24344.” Is the subject of DEED OF EXTRAJUDCIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS, made and entered by the HEIRS, GERRY VENTURA PELONGCO, RITCHIE VENTURA PELONGCO, JUDE VENTURA PELONGCO, LEA ROSE PELONGCO PEREZ, AILEEN PELONGCO OCHAVEZ, ADONES VENTURA PELONGCO, DENNIS D. PELONGCO, ALEXIS VENTURA PELONGCO, LEO VENTURA PELONGCO, REY P. PELONGCO, MIRIAM P. PELONGCO, TADEO VENTURA PELONGCO and VIVIAN PELONGCO PULIDO; That the parties HEIRS hereto being all of legal age and with full civil capacity to contract, hereby by these presents agree to divide, settle and adjudicate, as they hereby divide, settle and adjudicate among themselves, the above-described real properties, EQUALLY PRO-INDIVISO. Under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Francisco L. Vasig, Jr.; as per Doc. No. 166; Page No. 35; Book No. 288; Series of 2018. MDN: Jan. 15, 22 & 29, 2018

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DAVAO CITY -- The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) scored anew in its joint anti- criminality and terrorism operations or Oplan Bulabog, following the

arrest of 12 individuals with standing warrants of arrest for various alleged crimes. Davao City chief of See nets, page 10

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional X, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City 19 January 2018 NOTICE OF VACANT POSITION The office of the LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING REGULATORY BOARD, Regional Office No. 10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City urgently needs qualified applicant to the position of: ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER V. SG-18 Education: Bachelor’s degree relevant to the job. Experience: 2 years of relevant experience Training: 8 hours of relevant training Eligibility: Career Service (Professional) or 2nd level eligibility

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte does a thumbs up gesture as he poses for a photo outside the Overseas Filipino Bank (OFBank) at the Postbank Center, Liwasang Bonifacio in Manila which was inaugurated on January 18, 2017. He led the inauguration of the bank which aims to cater to the banking needs of Overseas Filipino Workers and their families. (Photo by Marcelino Pascua/Presidential Photo)

6,000 kids get measles vaccination

Interested applicants may apply in person and submit their resume to undersigned, Regional Director, LTFRB-X Regional Office No. 10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City. DAVAO CITY -- The City Approved for Publication, Health Office (CHO) vac (SGD.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director MDN: January 22, 2018

cinated more than 6,000 children for measles following a reported outbreak in two call centers in the city.

CHO chief, Dr. Josephine Villafuerte, said her office conducted an Outbreak Response Immunization (ORI) covering the city’s barangays this week. In

two days, more than 6,000 received measles immunization. “Though the affected areas were the call centers, children are the most vul-

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

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APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line;Cogon Market to Bonbon and vice versa with the use of one(1) units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 31, 2018 at 2:30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 19th day of January 2018 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;Malaybalay City to Valencia City and vice versa with the use of ONE(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 31, 2018, at 2:30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 19TH day of January 2018 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the validity of a certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;Cagayan de Oro City to Claveria (Misamis Oriental ) and vice versa with the use of ONE(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on January 31, 2018 at 2;30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 18th day of January 2018 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

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2018-01-218

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NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience with Changes of Membership to operate PUJ service on the line ;RBC ;Macabalan to Pier –Agora Terminal LKKS Center Velez and vice versa with the use of FOUR (4)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 7, 2018 at 2:30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 19th day of January 2018 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. (Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director MDN: Jan. 22, 2018

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUJ service on the line:COGON MARKET to Lapasan and vice versa with the use of three(3)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 7, 2018 at 2:30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 19TH day January 2018 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

(Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director MDN: Jan. 22, 2018

nerable ones in times of a measles outbreak. We intend to cover the entire city to ensure that the children would be safe from measles,” See get, page 10

TRAIN impact on coal power rate ‘minimal’ DAVAO CITY -- A consultant for one of the top power providers in the country assured consumers that the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) will have insignificant impact on the price of electricity derived from coal. Arturo Milan of the Aboitiz Group of Companies said TRAIN’s impact on electricity is minimal, and that the imposition of excise tax on coal should not cause alarm. Milan, however, made it clear that he can only cite the case of Davao Light and Power Company, Inc. (DLPC), the electricity provider in Davao City and its service areas in Davao del Norte. See rate, page 10

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she said. Last week, 16 call center agents were reported to have contracted measles. The CHO recommended their immediate leave, “otherwise, the entire batch inside the facility will be affected with measles”. Villafuerte stressed that a single case of measles left untreated can create an outbreak, thus the CHO responded with urgency. She said she has also requested the call centers to let the city health staff enter their facilities for vaccination. However, her request was declined by the companies. “You can easily get measles in a place like a call center office. Their facility is enclosed that the air is just circling around their office. For an airborne disease, such as measles, one can easily acquire it,” she said. From last November to Jan. 12, the CHO recorded a total of 222 measles cases. Of the total, 154 cases

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occurred in the months of November and December, and 68 were recorded this month. “We also gave MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) vaccine to all ages to keep them away from the disease. They can all have this vaccine for free,” she said. (PNA)

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documentar y requirements, fast approval and auto-crediting of funds. The B ank has als o integrated the Human Switch Kit which has made opening accounts easier for potential customers through online application. The Bank can send someone from the preferred branch to personally assist customers with their account opening, from scheduling meetings to delivering the passbook and/or ATM card. “Whether it be through dig it a l or t radit iona l means, our end game is still financial inclusion. While we expand

our digital services, we also grow our network of branches. Right now, we have more than 300 branches. Combine that with our digital transformation efforts and we can broaden our market, reach more customers and establish a larger presence,” Salcedo said. Security Bank plans to upgrade and develop more digital solutions for both retail and wholesale clients in line with its digital expansion for 2018. The Bank has been named the 2017 Best Digital Bank in the Philippines by t he L ondon-b as e d Capital Finance International (CFI and www. cfi.co) “for pushing the technological envelope with innovative products, services, and apps that not just meet today’s needs but are ready as well to face the future, and for paying special attention to integrate its digital offerings with the facilities available to clients via its branch network.”

Republic of the Philippine’s SUPREME COURT 4th Sharia’ a Judicial District Iligan City IN THE MATTER OF JOINT PETITION TO APPROVED AND REGISTER THE DIVORSE OF SPOUSES EDWARD S. ABELLAR AND LOVELY JENNIFER T. JUARIO-ABELAR EDWARD S. ABELLAR AND LOVELY JENNIFER T. JUARIO-ABELLAR 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 February 27,2013 at Carcar City, Cebu , both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith , by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal process relative to this case at their residence at Purok 5,Palao, ,Iligan and # 1083 P Vasquez St. Carcar City,Cebu 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 separate for more than four (4) 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 February 27,2013 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Recompilation 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, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED Iligan City,Philippines, this 9th day of January, 2018.

HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge

GSIS offers emergency loans to 99K members, pensioners in 4 Visayas areas The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is offering emergency loan to its 82,879 active members and 16,097 old-age pensioners in the provinces of Samar, Biliran, and Leyte, and in Pamplona, Negros Oriental, who were affected by tropical storm Urduja and typhoon Paolo. The deadline for application in Samar and Biliran, Tacloban and Ormoc cities, and municipalities of Palompon in Leyte and Pamplona in Negros Oriental is January 20, 2018. For the rest of Leyte province, the deadline is January 21, 2018. Active members who have no existing emergency loans may apply for a Php20,000 loan. Those who have not yet fully paid their loan may borrow Php40,000, from which the outstanding balance will be deducted. To qualify, active members must be working or residing in the said areas, not be on leave of absence without pay, have no arrears in paying premium

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IN THE MATTER OF JOINT PETITION TO APPROVED AND REGISTER THE DI VORSE OF SPOUSES JECTOFFER T. SAYRE AND AURA MAE C. PINEDA

CIVIL CASE NO.2018-001

JECTOFFER T. SAYRE AND AURA MAE C. PINEDA Petitioners. X - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -/

contributions, and have no unpaid loans for more than six months. They should also have a minimum take-home pay of Php4,000 after the monthly premium contribution and loan amortization have been deducted. Active members may apply through the GSIS Wireless Automated Processing System (GWAPS) kiosk located in all GSIS branch and extension offices; provincial capitols; city halls; selected municipal offices; large government agencies such as the Department of Education; Robinsons Malls; and selected SM City branches in Mall of Asia, North EDSA, Manila, Pampanga, Cebu, and SM Aura in Taguig. Old-age pensioners in the areas must personally apply for a Php20,000 emergency loan

over the counter. Pensioners who are also active members may apply for the loan only once. Emergency loan is payable in 36 equal monthly instalments at six percent interest rate per annum. It is covered by a loan redemption insurance, which deems the loan fully paid in case of the borrower’s demise, provided that loan repayment is up to date. Loan proceeds are electronically credited to the borrower’s GSIS electronic card (eCard) or unified multipurpose identification (UMID) card. Interested parties who have inquiries may visit the GSIS website, www.gsis.gov.ph or Facebook account, @gsis.ph; email gsiscares@gsis.gov.ph; or call the GSIS Contact Center at 847-4747.

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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 April 24,2004 at Iligan City , both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith , by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal process relative to this case at their residence at Adelfa West,Mahayahay ,Iligan City and Purok 3, 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 separate for more than eight (8) 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 April 24,2004 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Recompilation 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, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED Iligan City,Philippines, this 9th day of January, 2018.

HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Cotabato CITY OF KIDAPAWAN NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that Rebecca L. Espiritu has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from RAQUEL to RACHEL and SEX from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the certificate of Live Birth of RACHEL M. BRIONES who was born on October 15, 1958 at Kidapawan, North Cotabato and whose parents are Sabino T. Briones and Consuelo C. Mopia. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than__________. (SGD.) RAUL A. MALALUAN City Registrar

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RA Form No. 10172 (LCRO)

Republic of the Philippine’s Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao Del Norte City /Municipality: Iligan City

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Cotabato CITY OF KIDAPAWAN

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 7 of R.A.10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that LEIZL G. OBLIMAR has filed with this Office a petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of LEIZL GALORIO OBLIMAR who was born on 22 January 1978 in Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Alberta L. Galorio and Leonilo Oblimar. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than February 2018.

In compliance with R.A. No. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that RENAIN A. GEROCHE has filed with this Office a petition for change of SEX from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the birth certificate of RENAIN AROJO GEROCHE who was born on 04 OCTOBER 1976 at Kidapawan, North Cotabato and whose parents are Nain R. Geroche and Azucena H. Arojo. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not late than_______________.

In compliance with R.A. Act No. 10172, notice is hereby served to the public that Sheryl M. Gaviola-Madelozo has filed with ths Office a petition for change of SEX from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the birth certificate of SHERYL M. GAVIOLA who was born on September 9, 1981 at Kidapawan, North Cotabato and whose parents are Zacarias M. Gaviola and Rosela Maghari. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than_____________.

(SGD.) MARIA PURA C. MASCARINAS City Civil Registrar

(SGD.) RAUL A. MALALUAN City Registrar

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R. A. 10172 Form No 10.1 (LCRO)

Republic of the Philippine’s Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao Del Norte City /Municipality: Iligan City

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 7 of R.A.10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that JOE MARIE L. ALIA has filed with this Office a petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JOE MARIE LIM ALIA who was born on 27 March 1996 in Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Erlita M. Lim and Generato G. Alia. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than February 2018.

In compliance with Section 7 of R.A.10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that KRIS F. ANDRADE has filed with this Office a petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of KRIS FLORES ANDRADE who was born on 03 December 1992 in Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Marissa V. Flores and Fernando V.Andrade Jr. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than February 2018.

In compliance with Section 7 of R.A.10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that MASBUD A. GAIMA II has filed with this Office a petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly date of birth from “15 OCTOBER 2010” TO “14 OCTOBER 2010” in the Certificate of Live Birth of SITTIE MAZAYAH ABDULFATAH MASBUD who was born on 14 OCTOBER 2010 in Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Norayah S. Abdulfatah and Masbud A. Gaima II. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than February 2018.

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(SGD.) MARIA PURA C. MASCARINAS City Civil Registrar

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(SGD.) MARIA PURA C. MASCARINAS City Civil Registrar

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(SGD.) MARIA PURA C. MASCARINAS City Civil Registrar

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Your kindnesses are not forgetten The Gospel of Jesus Christ (January19, 2018- Friday) Luke 10:38-42” He entered a village; and a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. She had a sister called Mary, who was seated at the Lord’s feet, listening to His word. But Martha was distracted with all her preparations; and she came up to Him

and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to do all the serving alone? To be good it pays. Ephesians 6:8” You are paid for whatever good things that you have to anyone. In Joh11” Lazarus died and Jesus goes there and redeemed Lazarus. If they were not closed physically; I don’t think so if Jesus

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

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did the rights things to prepare something to eat. Mary listened to Jesus intimately. Both these Women did great things. This is an image of a balance life. Ora it Labora. Pray and work. Martha showed her irritation to Mary for not helping her; but Jesus defended Mary for choosing the right thing. God defends you

“We Honor, Teachers” By ROSALITA C. PRENALA, SST III Ozamiz City National High School

By FELSA S. JAGONIA Secondary School Teacher III, OCNHS

Math is my favorite subject… I hate Math… I love Math…I really don’t like Math. It’s boring. These were few of the lines, stated by many students. We are hearing lots of comments about this great subject. However, teachers always say, Math teaches us to make complicated things simple. Math can be used in our daily lives. Teaching is getting more and more complex and challenging these days. The patience level of students is decreasing while rudeness, argumentation, disobedience, and short temper is on the rise. Because of modern age competition, stress, availability of alternate sources of

crisis financially, physically, emotionally and psychologically; your stored blessings will be released in favor of you. Your efforts in doing the right things are not wasted. Your kindnesses are not forgotten because it is recorded in the book of life. Revelation 20:12” which were written in the books, according to their deeds. Martha

Biblical reflection

A month-long celebration is not enough to give honor and importance to the dedicated teachers who serve and educate minds, 365 days a year. They who wear the biggest smiles everyday at school are those who also disregard exhaustion and problems for tender loving care. Despite of hardships, the desire to mold students into better citizens in the future arises above all is a concrete reason

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He said electricity derived from coal will mean additional three centavos per kilowatt hour in 2018, six centavos in 2019, and nine centavos in 2020. The subsequent rate may go up or down depending on the price of coal. In Davao City, Milan said the average household consumption of electricity is at 200 kilowatts per month, which will cost about PHP60 with the additional tax of three centavos. Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) assistant secretary Romeo Montenegro said MinDA is closely monitoring the

why teachers should be remembered. They are not birds. They are not planes. They are just ordinary people with different dreams in life, but agree on one goal: to perform magic in the field of education. Many may idolize the red-caped superman, many may love the mysterious spiderman but the heroes are those who have their feet on the ground at all times. Apparently, it can’t be situation in terms of electricity impact in Mindanao, considering that 70 percent of the supply for energy is sourced from coal-fired plants. But he said “the island must not rely heavily on coal and make sure we can integrate renewable energy in terms of fuel and energy so that we are not subject to market volatility on the exchange rate fluctuation, the excise tax and possible levy of export from outside sources”. Montenegro said MinDA is still pushing mix energy. He said Mindanao today sources its coal requirements in East Kalimantan, Indonesia. (PNA)

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counted the burnt midnight candles in one hand, after all years of the teacher’s sleepless nights. They prepare lessons and study them carefully in order to teach them at school the next day. On the other hand, they also have families to take good care and children to nurture. Teachers also have homes to furnish and spouses to attend to but they still manage and juggle them all. At school, not all times these students are cooperative, behaved and dis-

ciplined; an additional weigh to the teacher’s shoulders. Activities and requirements from the school heads bombard left and right, leaving our poor teachers in a weak and tired. But, still amazing that when they step in the classroom, a sunny smile is still plastered in their faces, slowly inking out the tiresome reality. Te a c h e r s mu s t b e honored, he/she may be appreciated and given significance to the contributions they offer.

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orde; Cedric Cabillan for rape; Christopher Baltazar Gesta for gambling; and, Chan Ponteras Anunciado for two counts of frustrated murder and attempted murder. Launched at 6 a. m. Friday, Oplan Bulabog operations also resulted in the profiling of 1,495 residents although 1,393 of them have identification cards. There were only 102 transients without ID. Oplan Bulabog, which employs the shock and awe tactic, is a weekly joint anti-criminality and terrorism operations of the Davao police to curb commission of crimes and terrorism activities. (Rhoda Grace Saron/PNA)

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required to replace with safer and environmentfriendly jeepney units. Despite assurance from the transport group, Guro said that he is not taking his chances as he ordered the deployment of buses to fetch stranded passengers should the “picket” will turn out to be a transport strike. Guro learned that there will be about 100 individuals who will join Starex-Piston Secretary General Ringo Lago in holding the picket in front of LTFRB-10 office on Wednesday. On one hand, Guro warned jeepney operators from joining the protest on Wednesday. If proven, Guro said jeepney operators will face a P5,000 penalty for abandonment of service based on LTFRB Memorandum 2011-004 which stipulates the terms and conditions in the issuance of certificates of public convenience. In a separate interview, Lago said that the picket will only last in the morning and the 100 individuals will be representing not just the transport sector, but others, such as the commuters, urban poor, students, teachers, and from religious sectors. LTFRB is on the verge of implementing the public utility vehicle modernization program, phasing out jeepneys which could not pass road worthiness. Guro said that under the program, jeepneys will be meticulously inspected from the functionalities and qualities of each part of the vehicle such as lights, seats and even handrails. Piston protested the modernization saying it would hurt the majority of the jeepney operators and drivers nationwide. The government could have ordered the jeepney operators to just overhaul their jeepneys instead of phasing them out entirely, Lago suggested.

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last Friday, the city police changed the name of “general curfew” to OPLAN Bantay Syudad. This after the city council assailed its implementation. “This is to inform the public that Surigao City Police Station is renaming /revising “General Curfew” to “Oplan Bantay Syudad” which has the same concept of operation. It is the comprehensive application of all PNP’s operation plans and instructions which are all in line with the existing laws, ordinance, rules and regulations effective immediately,” the advisory said. Police chief Baybayan, in a letter to Mayor Ernesto Matugas dated January 8, declared the implementation of a “general curfew” – also from 10 p.m. until 4 a.m. – effective immediately supposedly because of the “series of incidents” in the city. He explained to Mind-

aNews that this time, the curfew also applies to adults. He noted that since the start of the year, robbery incidents have been reported at the offices of the Philippine Information Agency, the Cokaliong Shipping Lines, and Globe Telecommunications, the armed robbery at Sitio Banahaw in Barangay Sabang and a stabbing incident at P. Reyes Extension. “These crimes were … perpetrated either late at night or early at dawn,” Baybayan pointed out. Baybayan vowed to “continue to observe the rule of law and human rights” and promised to “immediately restore peace and order” in the city. In response to Baybayan’s letter, Mayor Matugas wrote, also on January 8, the barangay captains informing them of the police’s order. Several persons have criticized the implementation of the general curfew and its successor, Oplan Bantay Syudad. “Local PNP authorities have semantics issue, never mentioned the legality of the operation which would arrest including adults. Shame on them,” Jan Lisondra said. Bishop Rhee Timbang of the Philippine Independent Church said the general curfew is against human rights. “Curfew could only project a bad picture of the city and might discourage tourists and investors. “Worse, it can do more damage to human rights and civil liberties of our people,” he added. (Roel N. Catoto / MindaNews)

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amendment inserts the phrase “responsible exercise of ” to Article 3, Section 4, making the freedom of speech, expression, and of the press conditional on what the government would determine as “responsible exercise.” Castro was quoted as saying, “[t]his time, if you go around, there is so much abuse of this freedom, they think it is unrestrained.” “This proposal is as dangerous as it is, to put it as plainly as possible, stupid,” the NUJP said in a statement. “It would, in effect, enshrine prior restraint as part of the basic law of the land and spell the end of the inalienable rights and freedoms this particular provision seeks to protect.” “If t ho s e supp o s e d to protect and promote our most basic liberties can deign to snatch these away through such devious means, it is not farfetched to suspect that they intend to turn the Constitution into an abomination to enslave, not free, much less protect us,” the NUJP added. The group called on all independent Filipino journalists and media groups, and on all citizens who cherish freedom to come together and discuss how they can prevent “this brazen attempt to hijack democracy.”

Friday, January 19, 2018 This afternoon, the House Representatives adopted House Concurrent Resolution No. 9, which seeks to constitute the Senate and the House into a constituent assembly “to propose amendments to or revision of the Philippine Constitution.” The resolution was adopted via viva voce voting despite opposition from members of the Makabayan bloc. (http://bulatlat.com)

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attacks on alternative media outfits, citing the red tagging of Radio ni Juan’s Kathyrine Cortez and the arrest and detention of Northern Dispatch columnist Sherwin de Vera. The CEGP said student publications are also targeted by the fascist regime. “Several campus publications and student journalists across the country have been subjected to various forms of harassment, red-tagging and military surveillance,” the group said. In September 2017, the editors and staff of a student publication in Camarines Sur received a message from the military, saying that the student journalists are included in the watch list of Duterte’s counterinsurgency program Oplan Kapayapaan. Photojournalists covering the protest action eventually joined the protest. In a statement, the media and artists alliance, Let’s Organize for Democracy and Integrity (LODI), said, “The Duterte regime aims to silence the press and clamp down of citizens’ right to free expression as prelude for an indefinite period of one-man rule. That is what the whole governance pivot aims for.” “It will be up to us, media and the citizenry, to work together to thwart the dark goals of the tyrant Duterte. It will be up to us to resist any return to dictatorship in the Philippines,” LODI said.

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The construction stoppage of the eight-storey Student Center and Education Complex became controversial because its architect, Rey Galua, was arrested by police two weeks ago for multiple illegal possession of firearms and explosives. Galua was fired from USTP as its department of architecture chair in 2016 by the then university President Ricardo Rotoras, who was murdered last month. Police have yet to establish Galua’s link in the murder, although documents have now surfaced that the two have filed graft complaints against each other before the Ombudsman due to the building construction. Gersana stressed that as an educational institution that caters to tertiary learning, USTP is under its supervision but only on matters pertaining to their curriculum and how each program is being handled. “Modernization and

expansion of the campus would fall under the administrative aspect. We do not have jurisdiction in those matters,” Gersana said. Gersana’s statement comes at a time when USTP spokesperson Anne Lorraine Sitoy disclosed that Galua was facing a graft complaint before the Ombudsman because of his alleged connection with Wing-An Construction and Development Corporation, the firm awarded to construct the Student Center and Education Complex, despite the latter being a government employee of the state-run university. Meanwhile, the president of that firm – Selwyn Lao – also revealed that they have charged the late Rotoras before the Ombudsman for graft, specifically extortion. Lao claimed that Rotoras was demanding “kickbacks” from them.

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insurgents, calling their ageing Chairman Joma Sison to be man enough by returning home and face him off squarely. There never was a leader of this country who openly cursed the US and the EU of influence-meddling in the internal affairs of the state vis-à-vis the reported EJKs and human rights violations. There never was a President who locked horns with the left-inspired street honkers by joining them in a rally outside the halls of Congress. There could be more in the Duterte’s list. But for now, let’s cross our fingers tight. We are in for more exciting days ahead of us. Duterte is a good copy indeed! (ruffy44_ph2000@ yahoo.com)

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the land? We have been so reckless on this issue because we allowed people to man our government even if nothing is in their heads. South Korea, Japan and many countries shun this kind of leaders who lack the necessary education. They end up losers and pure and simple embarrassment. I would not mind so much if these political adventurers run for mayor or for city council but never as lawmakers. 000 The practice of press freedom in the country is a matter of right. Ownership of any media outlets must be strictly Filipino. We must not allow foreigners to rule such right or influence our opinions on freedom of expression. This is very dangerous and just like allowing strangers to rule our homes and families. Is that not stupidity? 000 The growth of Cagayan de Oro is unstoppable. No one can hold it as many investors are coming to put up their business firms. I hope this progress in our city could help the unemploy-

ment problem. We still have spaces for giant factories more than enough to accommodate foreign investors. I wish to remind the police crimes go with the progress of any place. Big crimes which have been happening in our city should be put to stop because these drive investors away. We can live with petty crimes because it is easy to throw to jail the young boys. Some major crimes remained unsolved and this is definitely scary. Once again--there is no substitute for peace.

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the first gray hair. We observed our teeth falling out and our eyeglasses got thicker and our bones crack here and there. We start with the familiar line: “When I was young... .” And we realize our mortality. Death could knock at our door any time. We feel humbled. We have mellowed. Have I done no wrong? Have I been selfless or selfish? Have I been missionoriented since then? Have I lived a life worthy in God’s eyes? What really counted for me? Ano ang mahalaga? Paniniwala? Pag-asa? O kaya pagbibigayan at pagtutulungan? +++ Email: doringklaus@ gmail.com or follow me on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter or visit www. germanexpatinthephilippines. blogspot.com or www. klausdoringsclassicalmusic. blogspot.com.

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that many countries with unitary forms of government have prospered. This means that countries that opted for federalism did it for reasons other than the supposed economic malaise caused by a unitary system. On the part of the founding fathers of the United States, they opted for a federal system because the people did not trust the central government owing to their experience under British rule. They believed in striking a balance between the two levels of government (central government and the federal states) to prevent either of them to become too powerful. In theory, the setup has also allowed the central government to

focus on its priorities in the global stage. Belgium was forced to go federal, that is, grant self-governance to Flanders, to preserve unity. This preempted what could have become “political karma” for Belgium, which broke away from Holland in 1830, a move that historians traced to a history of racial divisions dating back to the Roman period. In contrast, France, a unitary system, continues to confront belligerence from the island province of Corsica. Yet, not in all cases has federalism, as a recipe of accommodation, succeeded in assuring unity, or at least, harmony. The autonomous Basque provinces continue to demand independence from Spain. The former Yugoslavia disintegrated after genocidal civil wars triggered by the declarations of independence by Slovenia and Croatia and fought along ethnic lines. Federalism proponents may cite the Belgian and French experiences in their favor, that is, argue that it would help resolve the Moro question in Mindanao. However, prescribing federalism to the point of repudiating the terms of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro would only negate the gains of the Mindanao peace process. Here’s why. The 2014 agreement already vests powers in the Bangsamoro that are far wider than those granted to the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Thus it is unlikely that the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, as representative of the Moro people, would gamble on a new, unclear formula that may erase what it has achieved through years of armed struggle and negotiation. Prudence dictates that it should demand the implementation of the agreement before embarking on federalism to ensure that such gains are preserved. Besides, the CAB is a commitment of the Philippine government which it can only dump at the risk of losing the goodwill of the international community, the Muslim countries in particular. (MindaViews is the opinion section of MindaNews. H. Marcos C. Mordeno can be reached at hmcmordeno@gmail.com.)

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Duterte to visit India next week By Antonio L. Colina IV MindaNews

r e si de nt Rodrigo R. Duterte will have a two-day visit in New Delhi, India, for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)India Commemorative Summit next week.

This will be the President’s first foreign trip for 2018. Duterte will join the other ASEAN leaders who will also grace the summit themed as “Shared Values, Common Destiny” on January 25 to culminate the yearlong celebration of the 25th ASEAN-India Relations and India’s Republic Day the following day. Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary Hellen de La Vega told a press briefing in

Davao City’s skyline from Jack’s Ridge at Shrine Hills, Matina on September 9. 2017/ MIndaNews file photo by Carolyn O. Arguillas

Malacañan Palace on Friday that India invites chief guests to its Republic Day, a celebration to commemorate its 1950 Constitution, and the Indian government invited the ASEAN leaders this year. Among the prominent personalities invited to India’s Republic Day included

the United Kingdom’s Queen Elizabeth II in 1961, late South African president Nelson Mandela in 1995, Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2007, and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2014. De la Vega said Duterte will arrive on January 24 in New Delhi and will have a

dinner hosted by Indian Minister for External Affairs Sushwa Swaraj. She added that Duterte will meet Indian President Ram Nath Kovind on January 25 and will hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi but details of the meeting have yet to be confirmed.

De la Vega said business agreements would be signed during the Philippine-India Business Forum on January 26. The le aders of t he 10-country ASEAN and India are expected to come out with Delhi Declaration, which serves as a roadmap for ASEAN-India coopera-

tion in the areas of politics, economics, and culture, according to De la Vega. Duterte chaired ASEAN last year. De la Vega said India is an important dialogue partner of ASEAN, with areas of cooperation focusing on trade and investment, connectivity, agriculture, tourism, culture, science and technology, and climate change. The ASEAN-India relations started in 1992 and became a full dialogue partner in 1995. She said India was one of the first non-ASEAN signatories of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in 1976. She said India continues to be an “important partner of ASEAN in the promotion of regional peace and stability” and participates in various ASEAN-led mechanisms, including the ASEAN Regional Forum, East Asia Summit, ASEAN Defense Minister Meeting Plus, and Expanded ASEAN Maritime Forum.