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Davao to get Pfizer vaccine in February By ANTONIO L. COLINA IV MindaNews

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DAVAO CITY -- The city will receive initial doses of PfizerBionTech coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines from the national government by late next month, as the area grapples again with recordhitting new daily cases due to the post-holiday surge. This was announced by Dr. Ashley Lopez, Davao City Health COVID-19 focal person said in his program over Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR 87.5) on Wednesday. Lopez said local authorities are doing all they can to prepare the logistical support,

particularly the storage facilities that can support ultra-cold temperature of -70°C, which is required to maintain the efficacy of vaccines developed by the US-based drug maker. Asked how many doses will be allocated for Davao City, Lopez said in a separate text message on Thursday that he had no figure yet since this will be decided by the national government. But he assured that it will be sufficient to cover frontline health workers of the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) who, along with health professionals from private hospitals, are high up on the priority

list of the government. He said the vaccines will not be made available to the public, as the national government will give priority to frontline health workers, indigent senior citizens, remaining senior citizens, remaining indigent population, and uniformed personnel. “We will prioritize health professionals of the SPMC because that’s the center of our isolation. There are a lot of cases there so we need to protect the health professionals. They will be the ones to first benefit from the vaccines,” he added. The Food and Drug Administration announced last January See GET, page 11

Agusan guv sees decline of COVID cases with testing lab already running By CHRIS V. PANGANIBAN Contributing Editor

PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur -- Gov. Santiago Cane Jr. expressed confidence of a decline of the positive COVID-19 cases in this province with the

operation of the COVID-19 molecular laboratory testing facility at the D.O. Plaza Memorial Hospital which could release results within 24 hours. Already, an initial 61 See SEES, page 11

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SSS appeals to Congress not to defer the new contribution rate THE Social Security System (SSS) on Thursday appealed to members of the House of Representatives for an objective decision on the proposed measures to postpone the contribution rate hike scheduled for this year, as it emphasized that the pension fund’s financial viability may be disadvantaged by its deferment. SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Aurora C. Ignacio, at the hearing of the House Committee on Government Enterprises and Privatization chaired by Paranaque Rep. Eric L. Olivarez on Thursday urged the legislators to consider the effects of delaying the scheduled contribution hike to benefits given to members, pensioners, and their beneficiaries. Ignacio explained that See APPEALS, page 8

No tsunami threat after 7.1-magnitude quake: Phivolcs By CHE PALICTE

DAVAO CITY – Following a 7.1 magnitude earthquake that struck Davao Occidental and other parts of Mindanao on Thursday night, the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOSTPhivolcs) said there is no destructive tsunami threat. At around 8:23 p.m., a 7.1-magnitude earthquake jolted Jose Abad Santos. Davao Occidental. Phivolcs traced the epicenter of the tremblor in the town of Jose Abad Santos in Davao Occidental with a depth of 116 kilometers See QUAKE, page 11

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Dismantle all remaining NPA guerrilla- AFP Chief of Staff By ASANGAN T. MADALE Contributor

KAMPO RANAO, Marawi City: General Gilbert I Gapay Chief of the Staff of the Armed Force of the Philippines ,ordered all commanders to totally dismantle all remaining New People’s Army (NPA) guerrilla front as the communist terrorists have been seriously weakened by government offensives. He also ordered all area commanders to set priority targets per quarter along with the new task expedite the clearing of identified focus areas to hasten the dismantling of remaining guerrilla fronts. Gapay emphasize that “all remaining communist guerrilla fronts shall be simultaneously addressed and defeated toward the end of 2021, I notice a lot of these New People’s Army units have been weakened so this is our target for the Unified Commands., adding focus military operations shall be intensified in order to destroy the armed groups taking advantage of our newly acquired game-changer assests”. Meanwhile, Secretary Delfin Lorenzana of National Defense said in his official statement that the abrogation of the agreement is a decision rooted in our concern for the safety of our youth. For many years now, we have investigated so called

Newly promoted DA-10 employees urged to step up delivery of agri-services CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Agriculture executive in Northern Mindanao (DA10) Carlene C. Collado urged its newly promoted and appointed employees to be of better service thru elevating their delivery of agri-services. “Now, you have levelled up, so does your hard work, the management is expecting a lot from you. The challenge is you must function and deliver what is expected from you and beyond,” the director remarked. He emphasized the responsibility that comes with the promotion, challenging them to provide exceptional service, not only to the

DA-10 RED Collado administers the oathtaking of the nine newly promoted employees of the agency.

agency, but more importantly, to the farmers and other agri-stakeholders. A total of 15 employees, comprising of nine newly

promoted and six newly appointed of the agency have sworn in with DA-10 RED Collado administering the oathtaking, in the presence

of Regional Technical Director for Operations, Carlota S. Madriaga, Regional Technical Director for Research and Regulations, Carmelita

T. Bajarla and the division and section chiefs of the different operating units. The newly promoted and

TAGUM CITY, Davao del Norte -- The Department of Labor and Employment Davao Region recently awarded P10,683,060.00 check for 2,656 beneficiaries. DOLE Davao Director II Atty. Jason P. Balais turned over the check to the office of Gov. Edwin “Kuya” I. Jubahib for DOLE’s Emergency Employment Program (EEP) also known as Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Displaced and Disadvantaged workers (TUPAD). The recipients of the financial assistance shall work under the supervision of Provincial Agro-Forestry Community Projects Team, Public Employment Service

Office (PESO), and DOLE Davao del Norte Field Office to plant trees for the reforestation of ancestral domain in Davao del Norte. DOLE Davao Regional Director Ofelia B. Domingo said that the Department will further stretch its efforts to assist the displaced workers in the region, especially in this time of pandemic. Gov. Jubahib expressed his gratitude on behalf of the TUPAD beneficiaries and said, “akong kinasingkasing na pagpasalamat sa ahensya sa DOLE sa pu-as na pagbobo sa amoa og pondo aron daghan pa kitag matabangan sa atong probinsay ilabi na sa nasinati nato nga pandemya.” (PR-DOLE XI)

See EMPLOYEES, page 9

DOLE Davao assists 2,656 displaced workers due to pandemic

See GUERRILLA, page 9

Ozamiz City bans loud sounds from videoke to support online classes OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental, Jan. 21 (PIA)-The City Council of Ozamiz has passed an ordinance prohibiting loud sounds from videoke machines and other audio devices in consideration of students who are taking online classes and home schooling scheme as part of the blended learning approach due to coronavirus disease (COVID)-19. The Ordinance No. 1216, Series of 2020 or the ordinance prohibiting videoke/ karaoke and other distracting sounds during schooling schedules in Ozamiz City also imposes penalties for

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Ozamiz City passes an ordinance prohibiting loud sounds from videoke/karaoke and other distracting noises during online classes. (LGU Ozamiz)

violators. City Councilor Cecile Co received reports that there are users of videoke and loud sounds that will disturb the children as they study. Co said if anyone does

not comply with the ordinance, it can be reported to the barangay or the Ozamiz City Police Station. “I urge Ozamiznons to follow the enacted ordinance to avoid penalties See VIDEOKE, page 9

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SMDC ties up with Lamudi

TOP real estate firm SMDC lists its properties on online real estate platform Lamudi. The move is part of responding to buyers’ needs in the new normal. The leading property platform Lamudi welcomes top real estate company SM Development Corporation (SMDC) as its latest partner. With its projects listed online, the property giant hopes to expand its market reach further and accommodate buyers’ demands in the new normal. “During the pandemic, we’ve discovered the power of online selling. Our sales come both from our physical broker network and also through the internet,” SMDC President Jose Mari Banzon mentioned in the latest episode of Lamudi’s On the House: Small Talk with Big Bosses. The Digital Norm in Real Estate SMDC recognizes the importance of strengthening online presence to accommodate the needs of buyers in the time of the pandemic, especially since a significant portion of the market has gone digital. It is turning to online listings, as community quarantine measures are still in place, limiting physical property showings. According to Lamudi’s trend report published last

May, there was a 31 percent increase in site visits from returning platform users from March to April 2020. This suggests that those who were thinking about real estate before the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) gave property purchase a more serious thought during the ECQ.

Aside from responding to the new-normal of property search, the company aims to connect to overseas Filipino workers (OFW) better. Through SMDC’s partnership with Lamudi, property seekers abroad can easily find SMDC projects on the platform. They can have all the information

they need for investment decisions, from prices to amenities to locations, and even neighborhood ratings. The company’s inclusion on Lamudi complements the online selling efforts of SMDC’s wide broker network abroad. Speaking with Lamudi See LAMUDI, page 9

Fri-Sat, January 22-23, 2021

DBP rolls out lending program for MSME recovery STATE-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has rolled out a special lending program that seeks to accelerate the recovery of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) amidst an economic slowdown caused largely by the ongoing pandemic, a top official said. DBP President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel G. Herbosa said that the DBP RESPONSE to accelerate MSME Recovery (DBP RESPONSE – MSME RECOVERY) is a sub-program of the DBP RESPONSE program aimed at providing rehabilitation financing support to both public and private institutions that have been adversely affected by calamities. “The DBP RESPONSE – MSME RECOVERY program is DBP’s tangible action to the urgent need to assist our MSMEs and to encourage them to resume operations, thereby boosting the government’s recovery efforts,” Herbosa said. DBP is the seventh largest bank in the country in terms of assets and provides credit support to four strategic sectors of the economy – infrastructure and logistics; micro, small and medium

enterprises; environment; social services and community development. The MSME sector is an essential component of the Philippine economy, accounting for approximately 99.6 percent of total enterprises and employing about 62 percent of the country’s workforce based on government data. The new loan program offers low interest and flexible terms to finance MSMEs’ operating expenses and is an integral part of the bank’s compliance to Republic Act No. 11494 or the “Bayanihan to Recover as One Act.” Herbosa said that eligible borrowers include duly registered medium enterprises, including start-ups and cooperatives, that may be current or new clients of DBP engaged in agrifishery and non-essential businesses. He said the program also covers wholesale lending to institutions such as rural banks, thrift banks, microfinance-oriented banks, and non-bank financial institutions including cooperatives and microfinance institutions, for relending to MSME borrowers. See RECOVERY, page 8

Opinion

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WHEN this pandemic will come to an end, we will celebrate ourselves with this question in mind: have we won this invisible fight? The loss was overwhelming to the human race. But we persevered. We struggled up to the end. We braved enough courage to survive, to face off the pandemic with the will to fight, and the will to win this invisible battle. We have learned to take the course under cover of darkness, of uncertainty whether we will survive, or not, or just perish in an instant from the ends of the earth? And yet the dawn before us has awakened in our resolve to rise above the challenge of a lifetime. And somewhere, we did it away from the threat by following strict health protocols never before we are accustomed with. Somehow we weathered,

and witnessed how Covid-19 has unleashed its fury on us — the weak, the sick and the vulnerable. And, yes, we prevailed but with so much sorrows and pain, and countless sufferings. We lifted our resolve to fight to the end, for our dear lives not to perish, but to stay afloat, and continue to level up with caution and extra care. We were able to reach out to one another. One global community. One cause. One fight. And yes, we became united, fighting against one invisible enemy that came from nowhere that rapidly spread elsewhere and everywhere. As we continue to grieve, we are all the more focused on becoming victorious with this war against an unseen enemy of a lifetime. And in the course of being hurt, we persevered.

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We thrived. We continue to rise above the challenge. Even as we get tired, we struggled to rise and continue the fight with no guns, nor canons fired. Only our minds and hearts, finding ways to end this war of nerves and grit. Because we will win, no matter what. Vaccines or no vaccines. Just follow health protocols. Mask up. Social distancing. Six spaces in between. Washing of hands too often. Stay the course. Stay home. And this virus from nowhere will surely find its sting irrelevant. Powerless. Pointless. Useless. (ruffy44_ph2000@ yahoo.com)

Letters from Davao

Politics and science don’t mix

IT does not help that there is a large segment of our population who are adamant or downright afraid of Covid-19 vaccination. It is also bad because the issue of where the source or sources of the vaccines are coming from is notoriously politicized. This is most apparent in the Philippines which has yet to acquire vaccines from whatever sources. Fear and adamance are understandable. We just had this nightmarish experience of children dying because of Dengvaxia, a vaccine for dengue which the Aquino administration acquired under foreboding circumstances. Dengvaxia stuck in the public consciousness and the fear of yet another vaccine lingers forgetting that we had had so many inoculations before that saved us from slow deaths and disabling diseases. In high school, we had mass “bakuna” (vaccination) against tuberculosis (TB) with bacillus calmette-gueren (BCG). Fast forward, our kids had all sorts of vaccines. Our Rotary Club of Davao along with others all over the country waged a nationwide immunization campaign to eradicate polio. Smallpox which was a very infectious disease that kills three out of ten victims was eradicated in 1977 through mass vaccination. Those who survived before the vaccination had ugly scars all over their bodies and some went blind. That is just to name a few. Scientists all over have

been experimenting on how to deal with viruses which under varied circumstances mutate. Viruses attack humans, animals, and even plants and originating in several countries. Among the worst recorded in recent times are AIDS (Acute Immune Deficiency Syndrome) which so far has claimed 35-million lives. The killer disease started in West Africa. The virus was believed to have come from chimpanzees and transmitted to humans. It is still a major health concern today. Ebola also occurred in West Africa. Polio originated in New York, USA, Swine Flu in Mexico, Asian Flu in China. An earlier flu epidemic started in Russia and the Yellow fever in Philadelphia, USA. Spanish flu, known to be the vicious pandemic in history that accounted for about 100-million dead did not actually originate from Spain. Wild speculations suggest that it may have originated from East Asia, Europe, and even Kansas, USA. It ravaged several countries in Europe that were involved in the first World War. Not one from among these nations would want to make an issue that the killer viral disease was in fact claiming the lives of their soldiers thus Spain, which was a neutral country, became a convenient suspect of where the flu started. MERS-Cov or Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus was first discovered in Saudi Arabia. It was reported that 35% of those infected died. The suspected sources of

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viral infections are bats and camels. I mentioned that plants are affected by viruses too and the manifestation ranges from beauty to grotesque and outright severely damaging. The burgeoning abaca industry of the Philippines was wiped out when the mosaic virus hit plantations in Davao and Bicol region. It also attacks tomatoes and cucumbers. Orchidists love the unusual white and yellow streaks in the broadleaf vandas. These are actually caused by viruses. Today’s Covid-19 pandemic has challenged science. Said to have come from Wuhan, China it traveled across continents possibly in the first weeks of January 2020, the Philippines included. The speed of transport facilities in this jet age and fast trains is the single cause of rapid viral infections worldwide. Unlike bacteria that are alive and can be dealt with using antibiotics, the virus is not alive but multiplies in the cells of the host. Scientists all over the globe are racing against time to develop a vaccine that would “fight” the Covid-19 virus. The vaccine prepares our body defenses by enhancing our immune system. The following have so far been approved in many countries for distribution: See MIX, page 11

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Maliciously planted vegetation under power line ROW corridors affecting power availability in Northwestern Mindanao THE National Grid Corporation of the Philippines has appealed to government authorities to strictly enforce Republic Act 11361 (Anti-Obstruction of Power Lines Act) as customers in Northwestern Mindanao continue to suffer prolonged power interruptions due to line trippings caused by vegetation deliberately planted by landowners to disrupt its transmission lines. At 1:11PM of January 19, NGCP re-energized its Agus 5-Aurora 138KV line, which tripped at 8:30AM on the same day, after the overgrowth of maliciously planted vegetation caused

a fault at Sitio Taytay, Ditucalan, Iligan City. The landowner has refused to allow NGCP to conduct line clearing to trim the subject vegetation within his property. NG C P i nvoke d R A 11361 to gain entry into the property and trim the vegetation intentionally planted right under the transmission line’s rightof-way (ROW) corridor. On Januar y 18, the Baloi-Aurora 138kV line tripped due to the toppling of Tower 60 caused by the theft of tower parts. Overgrown vegetation also aggravated the situation as

the landowner refused entry to NGCP personnel while demanding an exorbitant amount in payment for the intentionally planted vegetation. As of 19 January, NGCP, in coordination with local authorities, was granted access by the landowner to the area where Tower 60 of the Baloi-Aurora 138kV line is located. Repair work to restore the said line commenced Wednesday, 20 Januar y. Permanent restoration of the toppled tower will be determined upon completion of damage assessment. Manual load droppings continue to be

THE Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) extended its livelihood assistance to farmers in Sultan Kudarat, to help mitigate the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on farming households. Five (5) agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) from the municipality of President Quirino in Sultan Kudarat province each received one carabao from the DAR under the Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan in Agrarian Reform Areas (PAMANA-ARA) program of the agency. The program aims to

provide peace-promoting infrastructure and livelihood projects to farmers in remote, conflict-affected agrarian reform areas across the country and enhance the productivity of farmers, as well as income. According to Municipal Agrarian Reform Provincial Officer Abdul C. Saligan, Jr., the beneficiaries all belong to Pedtubo Farmers’ Association from Pres. Quirino and are 2nd liner-recipients of the cattle dispersal project provided to 15 beneficiaries last 2017. Saligan explained that the carabaos provided to

the 2021 recipients are the offsprings of the carabaos previously provided to the PAMANA ARA recipients of 2017. He added that aside from the carabaos, the beneficiaries were also oriented on cattle handling and insurance registration for their carabaos if in case the carabaos were harmed due to various accidental reasons while under their care. Arnulfo P. Remorin, one of the recipients, thanked the DAR for the blessings their association received. “This event marks as a

experienced by customers in the Northwestern Mindanao area while the line remains unrestored. Under RA 11361, it is illegal to construct hazardous improvements, plant

vegetation, or perform any activity under the power corridor of transmission lines which may cause power interruptions. It is also illegal to refuse entry to authorized

transmission line personnel to conduct clearing and restoration activities. Any person found guilty of committing any of the prohibited acts shall be See VEGETATION, page 9

DAR provides livelihood support to Sultan Kudarat farmers

See LIVELIHOOD, page 9

DOST-X Scales Up Food Innovation in Tangub City

TANGUB CIT Y -- The Department of Science and Technology - Misamis Occidental turned over a check amounting to P1.9M to the Northwestern Mindanao State College of Science and Technology (NMSCST) on January 14, 2021, for scaling up food innovation within the city. The project entitled, “MSMEs Improved Services and Operations for Competitive Communities thru Food Innovation Convergence (MISOCC-FIC)”, aims to capacitate NMSCST in its goal to aid MSMEs to innovate their food products for enhanced market competitiveness. NMSCST has been the pioneering Higher Education Institute (HEI) in the province that engages in food innovation and research. The funding under the MISOCC-FIC project will be for the procurement of the Spray Dryer and Vacuum Fryer equipment developed by the DOST-Metals Industry and Development Center (MIRDC). The Spray Dryer technol-

Tower 60 of NGCP’s Baloi-Aurora 138kV line was toppled due to intentional pilferage at 10:13AM on January 18. The sabotage caused a power interruption followed by manual load droppings affecting customers in the Zamboanga Peninsula, Misamis Occidental, and parts of Lanao del Norte. A stub angle, which forms part of Tower 60’s foundation, was intentionally pilfered, with bolts and other tower parts dismantled. With the weakened foundation, perpetrators used ropes to topple the said tower. (photo supplied) Republic of the Philippines OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT NATIONAL COMMISSION ON INDIGENOUS PEOPLES 6th/7th Flr. Sunnymed IT Center Building 1614 Quezon Aves., Quezon City Tel Nos. 373-9534/ 373-9578 / Tel. Fax 373-9765

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ogy turns liquid foods to solid lengthening the shelf life of various beverages and other food products. The Vacuum Fryer deep-fries food inside a closed system under reduced pressure making the final products crunchy with low fat and moisture content. “This project will be a great help for the MSMEs in the province and for the NMSCST and its students. It will serve as one of the institution’s income-generating projects and more food products will be innovated”, See FOOD, page 9

R.A. 10172 Form No. 10.1(CLRO) Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao Del Norte City /Municipality: Iligan City NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 7 of R. A. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that EDNA E. BANGHAL 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 EDNA ELTAGON BANGJAL who was born from JUNE 12 1969 at ILIGAN CITY LANAO DEL NORTE and whose parents are EMERITA Y. ELTAGON and PATERNO BANGHAL. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than FEBRUARY 2021.

(Sgd) MARIA PURA C. MASCARINAS City Civil Registrar

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

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KIA eyes higher growth, market Below 3.2% average inflation seen this year share as economy recovers By JOANN VILLANUEVA

By KRIS CRISMUNDO

MANILA – KIA Philippines targets a triple-digit growth and doubling market share as it expects economic recovery this year. “Our objective this year is to go for a minimum of triple-digit growth and at least doubling our market share moving in 2021,” KIA Philippines president Manny Aligada said in a virtual media briefing Thursday. KIA ended 2020 with 2,129 unit sales. Aligada said the company aims to do a “repeat performance of 2019” where it started with a little over 2,000 unit sales and ended it more than 5,000 units. “We want to approximate that performance -- tripledigit growth, double the market share -- because of the confidence that the economy will recover, the industry will recover, and the buying public will be excited and inspired as much as we are,” he added. KIA’s current market

KIA Philippines president Manny Aligada

share is at 0.9 percent. It aims to finish 2021 with 2-percent market share, he said. Aligada said KIA will be launching two to four new models this year. The local distributor of the Korean car will also expand its dealership this year, adding five more net-

works from its current 40 dealerships nationwide. However, the car company sees a slower pace of recovery this year with the new provisional safeguard measures on imported passenger cars and light commercial vehicles imposed by the Department of Trade and Industry.

Please be advised that there will be a SCHEDULED POWER INTERRUPTION on SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 2021. Details below.

The DTI imposed the trade remedy to protect the local automotive industry, which market share is found to be shrinking between 2014 and 2018 due to the influx of imported cars. KIA Philippines product strategy and planning director Josh Altarejos said See MARKET, page 8

MANILA – The possibility of inflation averaging higher than monetary authorities’ projected 3.2 percent is less likely this year given the economic impact of the pandemic, a ranking Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) official said. In a briefing streamed over the BSP’s Facebook page Thursday, BSP Deputy Governor Francisco Dakila Jr. said the balance of risks to inflation leans on the downside. “That means when we look at all the different possibilities. It’s much more likely that you can have an average that is a little bit below 3.2 percent for the year rather than higher than 3.2 percent,” he said. Downside risks to the rate of price increases this year include the dampening effects of the pandemic which impact economic activities. Upside risks, on the other hand, include weather-related disturbances, which Dakila said “are really on

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69KV CUSTOMERS: 1. MARCO, Alwana, Cugman 2. Lim Ket Kai Mall, Lapasan 3. Gaisano City, C.M. Recto Ave. KAUSWAGAN FEEDER 1: 1. NHA Phase 1 and Phase 2, Kauswagan towards Buara and drainage area and portion of St.Terese St. 2. Capisnon area along San Pedro St. from Manila Broadcasting Radio Station towards Las Pedras St. including San Lucas St. 3. All of RER Subdivision Phases I & 2 including Dolores compound; 4. Along Kauswagan Hiway bounded from Molawan St. towards Kauswagan Savemore/ Bently Realty & Development building. ALONG C.M.RECTO 1. Along C.M.Recto Ave. from 1A Hotel/Magnum Radio Building, Centrio Ayala Mall and Metz Arcade towards up to UCCP side including Licuan-Shell. 2. Along V.Roa St. from corner C.M.Recto up to corner J.Ebarle St. 3. Along Corrales Ave. from corner C.M.Recto to A.Luna St. including Provincial Capitol, Northern Mindanao Medical Center, Philippine Red Cross and Provincial Health Office area. 4. Portion along A.Luna St. at former LTO office side towards all of Mabulay Subdivision and V.Roa St. up to LCG Goodyear Servitek including Professional World Academy (PWA) areas. 5. Medical Center area along Capistrano St. bounded by Echem St. up to corner Akut St., and Recto Ave., UCCP 6. All of Barangay Consolacion Power will however be restored immediately without further notice when line works are completed earlier than scheduled. We hope the affected customers and the public in general will be guided by this announcement. Thank you. Respectfully, LIRA DINAGSAO-REBUTA Customer & Community Relations Department Cagayan Electric Power & Light Co., Inc. Masterson Ave., Upper Balulang Cagayan de Oro City

See AVERAGE, page 8

DTI Negosyo Centers assist over 14K small enterprises in MIMAROPA

REASON : TO FACILITATE THE RECONNECTION OF PRIMARY LOOPS, AFFECTED BY THE PILING DRIVE OF DPWH ALONG MARCOS BRIDGE. A.

the short-term.” For 2022, the BSP’s average inflation forecast is 2.9 percent. Both this and next year’s projected average inflation rate is within the government’s 2-4 percent target band until 2024. Dakila said the trajectory of inflation points to a rate of above the midpoint of the target in most of this year. He said the uptick of December 2020 inflation rate to 3.5 percent, from month-ago’s 3.3 percent, is still attributable to the impact of the heavy typhoons in the latter part of last year and the rise in the international oil prices, both of which are supplyside factors. Amidst the acceleration of inflation rate in the last two months of last year, average inflation in 2020 stood at 2.6 percent, below the 2-4 percent target band. “We see that the impact of these factors will be concentrated more on the first half of the year and perhaps

In Photo: DTI MIMAROPA Regional Director Joel B. Valera

THE Department of Trade and Industry MIMAROPA Region reported over 14,000 new and existing micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) assisted through its Negosyo Centers. For 2020 alone, consolidated figures reveal that 25,952 clients have been assisted by the Negosyo Centers, where 14,856 are MSMEs. Aside from the MSMEs, clients also vary from students, Out of School Youth, Overseas Filipino Workers, and the like. 51 Negosyo Centers have already been established in the region, and DTI MIMAROPA is set to establish more Centers to cover all municipalities in the coming years.

Business Counsellors are deployed in these Negosyo Centers to provide would-be and existing MSMEs business advisory services to cater their different business development needs through one on one consultation, focus group discussion, and coaching and mentoring. Under the Business Registration Assistance, the Business Counsellors facilitate processing and documentation of necessary paper requirements such as the Business Name Registration and Barangay Micro Business Enterprise (BMBE). Complementing these, the Centers conduct trainings, seminars and dialogues to increase the MSMEs productivity and

efficiency. Furthermore, over 10K businesses registered with DTI in the same year and 424 micro businesses registered under the BMBE. Despite the hit of the COVID-19 pandemic, which initiated the implementation of stricter health protocols in the conduct of activities, Negosyo Centers in total, have organized 663 seminars and trainings. In retrospect, the pandemic paved way for DTI MIMAROPA to execute innovative ways in the delivery of business development services. Negosyo Centers also serve as catalyst to other MSME-serving programs of the Department such as the Kapatid Mentor ME Program or KMME, Pondo so Pagbabago at Pag-asenso (P3), Shared Services Facilities (SSF), and OTOP Next Gen Project among others. DTI MIMAROPA Regional Director (RD) Joel B. Valera emphasized that Negosyo Centers in the region shall continue to serve as the gateway to ease of doing business and countryside development. MSMEs are encouraged to visit the nearest Negosyo Centers or DTI Provincial Offices in their area to know more about the program and sign up for the upcoming activities.

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PRRD pledges continued, full support to BARMM By ASANGAN T. MADALE Contributor

COTABATO CITY—As the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) marks its second year, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte assured Thursday that his administration will continue its support to the regional government. “Be assured that this administration will remain determined in its commitment to support self-determination, uphold human rights, and advance social welfare in the Bangsamoro region,” Duterte said in his remarks delivered at the Malacañang Palace. Despite the challenges the region faces because of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic, the President assured BARMM that he has directed concerned agencies to provide the Bangsamoro region continued support. “Today, like the rest of the nations, the BARMM is faced with many counting challenges, aggravated by the Covid-19 pandemic. This is why I’ve given marching orders to all relevant government agencies to give full support to the BARMM through continued assistance in the region,” he said. Instituting ‘much-needed’ reforms “As I have promised during the early part of my term, we have laid the groundwork for lasting peace and progress in Mindanao,” Duterte said. He commended the members of the Intergovernmental Relations Body (IGRB), including co-

chairperson and Minister of Basic, Higher, Technical Education (MBHTE) Mohagher Iqbal and Secretary of Finance (DOF) Carlos Dominguez III, for instituting “much-needed” reforms and mechanisms that would foster growth in BARMM. The President underscored the “noteworthy accomplishments” of BARMM and the National Government. These include the participation of BARMM in the national planning process; the transfer of management of existing reserves and protected areas from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to BARMM; and the creation of Bangsamoro electoral office and regional offices of several national government agencies. Duterte also expressed thanks to BARMM Chief Minister Ahod “Al-Haj Murad” Ebrahim for the “exemplary leadership” and his efforts to ensure meaningful self-governance in the region is achieved within the framework of the Philippine Constitution and BOL. “I am, indeed, pleased [happy] that in the past two years, we have strengthened the collaboration between the national government and the Bangsamoro government, a significant step in achieving meaningful and lasting peace in Mindanao,” he added. Duterte said he remained “enthusiastic as ever” for what the future holds for the BARMM, and urged all the stakeholders to stay united in upholding lasting See SUPPORT, page 8

CEBU CITY - With the anticipated roll out of the national COVID-19 vaccination program, the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) and its attached agency, the Philippine Information Agency (PIA), have started incorporating in its communications platforms the information and education campaign on the said program. PCOO has kicked off its communications plan with the town hall meeting dubbed “Explain, Explain, Explain” in Mandaue City, Cebu on Tuesday. In his message, PCOO Secretary Martin Andanar stressed that equipping the public with the right information will reduce COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. “As the lead communications arm of the government, the PCOO continues to operate its Laging Handa Information and Communications Campaign to assure the public that the Duterte administration is on top of the COVID-19 situation in the country,” he said. “This includes our strides

to disseminate and reiterate the need to observe health protocols and precautionary measures, to dispel false information, and to advocate for preparedness and vigilance and harnessing solidarity through participatory governance,” he added. The PCOO Chief assured that the vaccine roadmap of the country is taking careful execution of the stages that the National Task Force against COVID-19 has

outlined, to ensure that the allocated budget will not go to waste. “The road ahead of the COVID-19 roadmap will not be easy. As we have seen in reports from other countries, difficulties will always be present. There were shortcomings in policies implemented and we should learn from these,” he said, as he cited some countries that have struggled to manage the implementation of

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

VILLANUEVA ALLIED LIVELIHOOD CASE NO. R10-EV-CC-PUJ ENTERPRENEURS ASSOCIATION, INC. 2020-12-3861 Rep. by: EDNA M. CASIÑO

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of Certificate of Public Convenience with Consolidation of Cases to operate PUJ SERVICE on the line: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO VILLANUEVA (MISAMIS ORIENTAL) and vice versa with the use of TWELVE (12) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 2, 2021 at 2:00 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 TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with the supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). N.B FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 20th day of January 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. (Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER MDN: Jan 23, 2021

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 DECEMBER 26, 2011 AT SUGBONGCOGON, MISAMIS ORIENTAL both, both of them can be served with summons and other legal process relative to this case at their residents at 0008 MANRIQUE SUBDIVISION, LUINAB ILIGAN CITY and POBLACION, SUGBONGCOGON, MISAMIS ORIENTAL, Respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for SEVEN (7) years now, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since there separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on DECEMBER 26, 2011, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them has already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on February 18, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED Iligan City, Philippines, this 22ND DAY of January, 2021 MDN: Jan 23, 29 & Feb 5, 2021

HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge

HELEN L. AVENIDO

CASE NO. R10-EV- PUJ 2021-01-441

MAXIMO B. BACULIO

CASE NO. R10-EV- PUJD 2021-01-489

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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 BUGO - PUERTO and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 2, 2021 at 2:00 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 TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with the supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). N.B FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 20th day of January 2021 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 DUAL SERVICE on the line: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO ILIGAN CITY AND AS FOR CARGOES FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN REGION X and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 2, 2021 at 2:00 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 TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with the supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). N.B FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 20th day of January 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

(Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER MDN: Jan 23, 2021

See CAMPAIGN, page 8 Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City BALMISOR TRANS SERVICE CASE NO. R10-EV-CC-PUJ CORPORATION 2020-12-3821 Rep. by: ARVIE P. CARIGA

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of Certificate of Public Convenience with Consolidation of Cases to operate PUJ SERVICE on the line: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO BALINGASAG (MISAMIS ORIENTAL) and vice versa with the use of FIFTEEN (15) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on February 2, 2021 at 2:00 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 TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with the supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). N.B FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 20th day of January 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

(Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER

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Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT Regional Office No. 10 5F and 6F Trinidad Building, Corner Capistrano-Yacapin Streets, Cagayan de Oro City

civil case no. 2021-005

LORHMANN B. PONCE AND SHAYNE G. SAMANTI-PONCE Petitioners. X-----------------------------------------------/ ORDER

Secretary Martin Andanar joined the Explain, Explain, Explain town hall meeting with the local government units of Cebu City and Mandaue City on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, which aimed at informing the Filipino people about the government’s COVID-19 immunization program.

their own vaccine program. He stressed that the government cannot afford to be greatly blindsided when there are already real lessons to learn from other countries. “All of us here are part of the government that will solve this problem and the COVID-19 vaccine is our hope. But if we cannot manage it well, it can also be our pitfall,” he said. “For example, logistically the US is having a problem. Some of its states do not have the right facilities to store their vaccines. If you cannot store the vaccines properly, then there’s spoilage. Now, we cannot afford to spoil the vaccines because it will cost a lot of money,” he added. He also bared that the metropolitan areas of Manila, Cebu, and Davao will be among the first to receive the vaccines, since they are identified as COVID-19 high-risk areas. The series of engagements that the PCOO will be undertaking together with its attached agencies

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Recovery... from page 3

“Current DBP borrowers including those who have availments under DBP RESPONSE may still avail of funding support under this new program for their operational expense requirements,” Herbosa said. DBP Executive Vice President for Development Lending Jose Gabino D. Dimayuga said the new credit facility has no collateral requirement for loans amounting to P3-million and below. He said that qualified borrowers can borrow up to 100% of their one-year cash operating expense based on their 2019 audited financial statements or 2020 interim financial statements. “As a government financial institution, we understand that the MSME sector may likely take time to fully recover and this credit facility offers a maximum grace period of up to twelve months on the principal, and a maximum of three years loan tenor including grace period,” Dimayuga said.

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is founded on saving lives, reviving hope, and shaping the future. There will also be separate town hall meetings in Siquijor and Dumaguete this week. The event was attended by officials from the local government of Cebu City

and Mandaue City, and national government agencies, including the Office of the Presidential Assistant for the Visayas (OPAV), Department of Health (DOH), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), and Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).

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Of Science

By MINERVA MARDY O. ROXAS-CHAVES Guinsiliban National High School

Each human child is born with an inherent burning curiosity for the world. This curiosity, if left to its own devices, may amount to nothing but a wildfire of questions. But if it falls into the hands of a mentor who is willing to stoke the flame and guide it, that raw curiosity may become the beam that lights our path into the future. I started out young in my pursuit of science as a teacher, and through my inexperience, I discovered that students, although innately curious, are constantly distracted. It is hard to make students answer questions they had no will to study for. But science is different. Science is the foundation of discovery, innovation, and creativity - the noble pursuits that propelled humanity from stone wheels to the stars. And these successes did not come from the answering of questions, but in the asking

peace in Mindanao. “Together, let us continue to find common ground in achieving our shared aspirations for economic and self-sufficiency, genuine development and lasting peace in our home region of Mindanao,” he said. The Bangsamoro celebrated its democratic victory after the RA 11054 or Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) was ratified through a plebiscite in 2019, where majority of the involved areas opted to join the BARMM, replacing the defunct-Autonomous Re- by end-2021. gion in Muslim Mindanao The local automotive (ARMM). industry is also projected to grow by 10 percent annually until 2025, hitting from page 6 sales of around 439,000 projected vehicle sales this units, Altarejos said. (PNA) year is 10 percent lower than the initial forecast following the imposition from page 6 of the safeguard measures. continuing a little bit into Prior to the announce- the second half. But later ment of safeguard mea- on, inflation can drop to sures, the local automotive below the midpoint of the industry was expected to target towards the last half sell around 301,000 units of the year. Again, being this year. But with the trade driven by, this time, base remedy, sales is seen to effects,” Dakila added. reach around 273,000 units (PNA)

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Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 10th Judicial Region BRANCH 26 Medina, Misamis Oriental AILEEN C. TION, in her capacity As Attorney-in-fact of CARMEN V. CABALLERO, Petitioner, -versus-

SPL. PROC. CASE NO. 353-M

THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF TALISAYAN, MISAMIS ORIENTAL AND THE CIVIL REGISTRAR GENERAL, Respondent.

CANCELLATION OF CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH OF CARMEN V. CABALLERO issued by the LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR of TALISAYAN, MISAMIS ORIENTAL UNDER REGISTRY NO. 19 WHERE THE YEAR OF BIRTH OF PETITIONER IS ERRONEOUSLY WRITTEN AS 1955 INSTEAD OF 1960

FOR:

A Petition is filed with this court by petitioner Carmen V. Caballero of Ani-e, Claveria, Misamis Oriental, seeking to cancel the Certificate of Live Birth of Carmen V. Caballero issued by the Local Civil Registrar of Talisayan, Misamis Oriental under Registry No. 19 where the year of birth of petitioner is erroneously written as 1955 instead of 1960. The Court finds the Petition sufficient in form and substance. Hence, the Court admits this petition. Let, therefore, this Petition be set for hearing on February 18, 2021 at 8:30 o’clock in the morning at Branch 26, Regional Trial Court (RTC), Medina, Misamis Oriental. At the expense of petitioner Carmen V. Caballero, let a copy of this Order: 1)

Be posted in the following public places: a) Bulletin Board of the Municipal Hall of Talisayan, Misamis Oriental, b) Bulletin Board of the Municipal Hall of Medina, Misamis Oriental, and c) Bulletin Board of this Court.

Be published, once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks, in the court accredited newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Misamis Oriental.

The Local Civil Registrar of Talisayan, Misamis Oriental, and the Civil Registrar General or any interested person claiming interest on the entries sought to be corrected, may file an opposition within fifteen (15) days from notice of the Petition or from the last date of publication of this Order. The prayer of petitioner to be considered as an indigent is hereby granted, and she is allowed to litigate her Petition as a pauper litigant or indigent. Hence, petitioner is exempted from the payment of docket and other legal fees. Moreover, the newspaper that will publish this Order shall charge petitioner only at cost on the publication of this Order.

SO ORDERED.

DONE in Chambers on November 20, 2020 at Medina, Misamis Oriental.

MDN: Jan 16, 23, & 30, 2021

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the legislators to consider the effects of delaying the scheduled contribution hike to benefits given to members, pensioners, and their beneficiaries. Ignacio explained that provisions of the proposed legislations embodied under House bills 8304, 8310, 8313, 8315, and 8317 will weaken and put more strain on the SSS fund in these difficult times. “At the outset, we have expressed our opposition to these proposals because of its adverse financial impact to the financial health of the SSS and jeopardize the benefits of members, pensioners and their benEXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE

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of the right ones. Thus, in all my dealings with my students, I ask them not of what they know, but of the things they want to know. The essence of science is being comfortable with knowing we know nothing, and yet not too comfortable so as to not keep asking. And this asking comes naturally to all of us. Admittedly, I am not the perfect teacher for I do not know the answers to all the questions, but I consider myself to be a successful one. My pursuit of knowledge may not have bore fruit in the form of patents, discoveries or cures, but it surely has bore fruit in students who’ve retained that childlike wonder. Children, like my own daughter, a registered medical technologist, studying medicine, have become men and women of science for life.

WILFRED R. YACAPIN Presiding Judge

Impact of Physical Appearance of Teachers on Students Learning By ROSAVELIA O. JIMENEZ Sinuda NHS

A teacher guides the future of the society. A person in his/her whole life learns a lot from teachers, so it is very important for teachers to set good example for the society. Everybody learns from teacher by imitating them, so all teachers have a big responsibility to teach good things to their student. This paper tried to find out that how the physical appearance of a teacher impacts on students learning environment. We have given questionnaires to about 116 students of different age, gender and educational streams and asked them to fill that questionnaire. The questions asked were related to physical appearance of teachers that impact their learning environment. A physical appearance is the description of the physical properties of an object. Most of the time, we judge a person by his/her physical appearance, in fact when we imagine about a beautiful woman, what all physical properties comes in our mind; slim, beautiful skin, beautiful eyes and so on. Similarly, when we imagine about of big body, cruel faces etc.

Physical appearance is the one factor of any person that influences the environment very easily. Physical appearance affects the way we look at ourselves. Physical appearance is the physical look of any person. It is one of the most important factors of a personality. This is what people look at you and what they think about you. Physical appearance has the major impact on society. Physical is outward or visible aspect of a person thing. Teacher’s physical appearance ma, I kes good impact on students. I remember when I was a student, I use to attend my mathematics class because the teacher was very good looking, and he use to come well dressed in the classroom. Most of the students scored in his subject as the attendance in his class was always above 90%. I also remember my history teacher who uses to come very shabby in the classroom, no students scored badly in his subject. So I experienced the importance of teachers’ physical appearance to make the classroom environment more effective.

eficiaries. However, we support any measures that will benefit our stakeholders as long as it will prioritize the long-term sustainability of the pension fund,” Ignacio said. Ignacio emphasized that additional contributions— depending on the members’ minimum salary credit category—are just relatively small. The monthly rate increase ranges between P15 and P100 for employed

members; and between P30 and P200 for self-employed and voluntary members. Overseas Filipino worker (OFW) members will only see contribution rate hikes between P80 and P200. “The new contribution rate is just minimal. However, its impact on the SSS fund life will benefit current members and future generations. Every additional peso they will contribute can help strengthen our financial viability and allow us to fulfill our obligations to our members and pensioners in the decades to come,” Ignacio said. The SSS official also explained that postponing the scheduled contribution hike will decrease the number of benefits and loans that may be given to millions of SSS members. “We estimated a projected loss amounting to P41.37 billion for 2021 alone. And this amount will also continue to increase annually, cutting short the SSS fund life and adding to the contingent liability of the pension fund which is already estimated in the trillions of pesos,” she continued. “We understand that we are currently in a pandemic situation, but we are appealing to lawmakers to look into the significance and long-term impact of adjusting the SSS contributions for its 38.8 million current members and future members as well,” Ignacio concluded. The SSS is mandated under Republic Act 11199—or the Social Security Act of 2018 which was approved on March 5, 2019—to gradually implement a biennial 1% contribution rate until 2025.

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION OF ESTATE AMONG HEIRS

That the late JUVY NAGUITA GABOA who died intestate in Cagayan de Oro City, Last September 29, 2017 that deceased died intestate, without will or testament, and without any outstanding debts in favor of any person or entity, that during the lifetime of the deceased he is the registered owner of parcel of land with Transfer Certificate of Title No. 137-2012000602 situated at Patag & Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City, containing an area of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY (150) square meters, more or less and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, filed by the heirs of JUVY NAGUITA GABOA, in favor of REBECCA HUBAHIB QUILAB and JACKY INESIN QUILAB per DOC #100; PAGE #20; BOOK #92; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. QUINTILIANITO S. BABARIN, JR.

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

MDN: Jan 23, 30 & Feb 6, 2021

That the late FRANCISCA QUIÑAL RAZO who died on August 8, 1988 at Laturan, Libona, Bukidnon and GENARO PATES RAZO who died on January 9, 1990 at Laturan, Libona, Bukidnon, both died without leaving an will, that the said deceased, at the time of their death left a certain registered real property with OCT NO. P-14314 situated at Laturan, Libona, Bukidnon, containing an area of EIGHTEEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FOUR (18, 604) square meters, and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION OF ESTATE AMONG HEIRS, filed by the heirs of FRANCISCA QUIÑAL RAZO, PER DOC #45; PAGE #72; BOOK #13; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY AL PONCIANO R. DATU.

PRA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines CITY CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE 1F South Wing Administrative Bldg. City Hall, Capistrano-Hayes Sts Cagayan de Oro City NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 10172, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that GENEVIEVE N. MANZANO has filed with this Office a petition for change of first name from “GUSEGA” to “GENEVIEVE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of GUSEGA VEQUILLA MARDASA who was born on JULY 29, 1988 in NORTHERN MINDANAO MEDICAL CENTER, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY and whose parents are ENGRACIO, JR. BANTILAS MARBASA and JOSEPHINE DERESAS VEQUILLA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than JANUARY 30, 2021.

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“student organizations” operating within campuses as well as their recruitment tactics, and have sufficient evidence to decide on taking further action . This is not meant to restrict freedom or to take over your democratic space rather, a step forward to strengthen our fight against the enemies, Let us protect our youth against the real enemies , Lorenzana stress.

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appointed personnel with salary grades, ranging from 4 to 20 are the following: Janet D. Lopez - Agricultural Center Chief II, Field Operations Division (FOD) Alden C. Tapio - Engineer III, Regional Agricultural Engineering Division (RAED) Samuel C. Natindim, Jr. - Senior Science Research Specialist, Research Division Heide S. Dela Cruz Senior Science Research Specialist, Research Division Arnilyn D. Pandong Senior Science Research Specialist, Northern Mindanao Agricultural Crops and Livestock Research Complex (NMACLRC) Marivic I. Paday - Science Research Specialist II, Regional Center for Upland Development (RCUD); Jocelyn A. Yagong - Science Research Specialist II, RCUD April Hope E. Panis - Science Research Specialist II, Regional Crop Protection Center Gladys A. Emperado Planning Officer II, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Division Cyrus R. Seraspe - Information Officer II, Regional Agriculture and Fisheries Information Section, Office of the Regional Director

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Mark Angelo G. Montesino - Engineer I, RAED Jinky C. Yap - Agriculturist I, Regulatory Division Rechelle B. Lacorte, Agriculturist I, Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division Iree Grace D. Bince, Laboratory Aide II, Regional Soils Laboratory, Integrated Laboratory Division (ILD) Rhandy G. Fabre, Laboratory Aide II, ILD Further, Dir. Collado extended his appreciation to the Personnel and Selection Board for their efforts in helping out with the selection of the newly promoted and appointed employees of the agency. # (IMJuntahan)

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and especially to help the children in their ongoing studies of their respective homes,” she added. Based on the ordinance, “operation and use videoke/karaoke system and other amplified devices in residential areas and along public streets or road sides shall be strictly prohibited within the territorial jurisdiction of Ozamiz City from Monday to Saturday at 8:00 a.m. until 6:00pm, and 6:00pm onwards during Sunday. Residents who will violate the ordinance shall be penalized with a fine from P1,000 to P5,000 and revocation of business permit for violations arising from the operation of a business establishment. (SMRN/PIA Misamis Occidental)

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CEO Kenneth Stern for On the House: Small Talk with Big Bosses, Banzon shared that SMDC has allotted funding to agents overseas in order to create interactive websites and a 360-degree view of showrooms. “What

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Lanao del Norte Municipality : Sultan Naga Dimaporo

CCE-002-2021

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that ANACORITA T. GUMAPIT has filed with this Office a petition

for Change of first name from “REX CESAR JR.”

(firstname to be changed)

“REX CESAR”

(new first name to be adopted)

in the birth certificate of REX CESAR T. GUMAPIT, JR. who was born on

(complete name of document owner)

November 21, 1982 at Mamagum, Karomatan, Lanao del Norte and whose parents (complete date of birth)

(place of birth)

are Rex Cesar A. Gumapit, Sr. and Anacorita C. Tuastumban. (name of father)

(name of mother)

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than January 29, 2021.

(Sgd) JOCELYN RETUYA COLORADA Municipal Civil Registrar

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In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172). Notice is hereby served to the public that RONILYN C. BACHINICHA has filed with this Office a petition for correction of entry in sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” child’s middle name from “C.” to “CORTES” in the certificate of live birth of RONILYN C. BACHINICHA at Medina, Misamis Oriental and whose parents are ROMEO R. BACHINICHA and DANIELA J. CORTES. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than January 22, 2021.

MDN: Jan 16 & 23, 2021

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Misamis Oriental City/Municipality: Medina

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No. 9048 a notice is hereby served to the public that ALFRAN RUBIN MABELIN has filed with this Office a petition (Compete name of petitioner)

for Change of First name from

“ALFRANCIS”

(first name to be changed)

“ALFRAN”

(new first name to be adopted)

in the birth certificate of ALFRANCIS RUBIN MABELIN who was born on

(complete name of document owner)

November 5, 1960 at Medina, Misamis Oriental and whose parents are (complete date of birth)

(place of birth)

GARISON GONZALES MABELIN and CONCHITA RAGOT RUBIN

(name of father)

(name of mother)

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than JANUARY 22, 2021.

MDN: Jan 16 & 23, 2021

(Sgd) MARINA MAQUIDATO-AMONCIO Municipal Civil Registrar

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao Del Norte Municipality of iligan city

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

January 6, 2021

R. A 10172 Form No 10.1 (LCRO)

RA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

ANNEX “B” NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

(complete name of the petitioner)

by modern conveniences today’s homebuyers look for. Meanwhile, those who are planning to move to SMDC’s Gold Residences will experience less hassle when traveling abroad since the condominium is right across the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1. As for South 2 Residences, located conveniently in the SM Southmall Integrated Lifestyle Center in Las Piñas City, future residents can rest assured that they have their essentials covered, with various amenities and establishments found within walking distance from their home. This emphasis on prime, strategic location is in line with SMDC’s commitment to sustainability. Walkable communities ensure healthy, active living for residents and offer a reduced impact on the environment. The mentioned communities above launched in 2020, along with Smile Residences in Bacolod, are the prime models of the company’s emphasis on sustainability efforts. Home in the New Normal On top of location, SMDC residences feature facilities that have proven perfect under a lockdown scenario. SMDC residences are either located near an SM mall or have their own built-in commercial strips where residents have easy access to all the essentials – food, medicine, bank and other services. The vast, open spaces of SMDC’s resort-type amenities provide more than enough room to allow residents to bask in the outdoors with social distancing. Co-working spaces in open-air set-ups, backed up by commercialgrade Internet connection, are provided to allow workfrom-home set-ups. Natural

Publication Notice R.A 10172

RA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

we want is for the website to sell the Philippines, sell real estate in the Philippines, and give the potential buyer the capability to do the transaction through the internet.” With these online technologies, OFWs can experience the feel of the home they’re eyeing to buy even though they’re miles away. Strong Demand for Properties within CBDs As SMDC embraces innovations in going digital, it is optimistic about the seriousness of buyers today, as well as the strong real estate appetite for properties located within the central business districts (CBDs). I n L a mu d i’s l at e s t trend report, Hotspots Unwrapped: 2020’s Most Popular Locations, the data shows that cities with CBDs remain popular among real estate seekers. Quezon City leads the list, followed by Makati, Pasig, and Taguig. SMDC’s newest condominium offerings are highly accessible to these cities. Gem Residences, launched amid community quarantine measures, is located in Pasig, along the C-5 Corridor. It’s nine minutes away from the Ortigas Center, and 20 minutes from Ayala Center, Bonifacio Global City, and Eastwood City. This translates to a home close to all essential establishments, shopping centers, leisure hubs, medical facilities, and excellent schools. Ideal not only for property owners who are always on the go, Gem Residences is a suitable residence for people living in the age of community quarantine measures and travel restrictions, and beyond. Locating in major CBDs and close to transport hubs is a hallmark of SMDC developments. Mint Residences is situated in Chino Roces Ave., Makati, surrounded

(Sgd) MARINA MAQUIDATO-AMONCIO Municipal Civil Registrar

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 7 of R.A. 10172 a notice is hereby served to the public that LEONARD C. PABALAN has filed with this Office a petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly DATE OF BIRTH from “15 MARCH 1985” to “15 APRIL 1985” in the Certificate live of birth LEONAR CAINGLET PABALAN who was born on 15 APRIL 1985, KOLAMBUGAN Lanao del Norte and whose parents are PAZ B. CAINGLET and CLARITO L. PABALAN. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than JANUARY 2021.

MDN: Jan 16 & 23, 2021

(Sgd) MARIA PURA C. MASCARIÑAS Municipal Civil Registrar

lighting and ventilation, which are standard features in an SMDC residence, are perfect for the new normal. And, finally, with a team or well-trained professional property managers, residents can sleep soundly knowing that their home is safe and secure, is wellmaintained and sanitized and that there will always be people who will provide assistance 24/7. Committed to making property ownership easier in the new normal, SMDC has explored online channels buyers are using today, and at the same time, provided an actual home fitting the residents’ emerging needs. View SMDC’s development page on Lamudi.

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said Dr. Herbert Glenn Reyes, NMSCST University President. The facility will also serve as the Food Technology Laboratory for students enrolled in BS Industrial Technology major in Food Technology. (Kristel Alvarico, DOSTMisamis Occidental)

Livelihood...

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subject to a penalty of imprisonment of 6 months to 12 years and/or fine ranging from P50,00000 up to P200,000.00, at the discretion of the court. “We implore the cooperation of landowners and the public to respect RA 11361 by not engaging in prohibited activities near or under the transmission line corridor. Hampering the delivery of power transmission services affects not only their immediate vicinity, but the entire region, including hospitals, schools, businesses, and entire communities which largely depend on electricity to operate especially at a time where we face a global health crisis such as COVID-19,” the NGCP appealed in a statement. ROW v i ol at i ons or suspicious activities near transmission facilities can be reported directly to NGCP’s TIP hotline at TIPNGCP@ngcp.ph or 0917-TIPNGCP (8476427) / 0918-TIPNGCP (8476427). NOTICE

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new and hopeful beginning for our association this year 2021 and will surely bring good blessing for us, our family, and our community,” said Remorin. The PAMANA program is the national government’s convergence program that extends development interventions to isolated, hard-to-reach and conflict-affected communities, ensuring that they are not left behind.

NOTICE is hereby given that SPOUSES VIRGINIA B.BONGGOT AND REGELIO Q.BONGGOT is the owner of real property Involving a parcel of land, situated in Pala-o Iligan City described as follows: TCT NO. 155-2015000648,Lot No. 2,Plan No.: PCS-10-003325, is the subject of Extra-Judicial Settlement of Estate Of the Late Rogelio Q.Bonggot with absolute sale in favor of spouses Jasmin C.Guiuo-Diaz and Sol Erwin G. Diaz under the Notarial Registry of ATTY DEMOSTHENES R. PLANDO,R.E.B. per Doc No.206; Page No. 41; Book No.175; series of 2020,dated on December 23,2020.

Notice is hereby given that NICOLAS R. RAÑOA, Filipino Citizen,of legal age, capacity, widower and a resident of Balulang, Cagayan De Oro City known as the only legal heir of the late spouses FEDERICA RULLON-RAÑOA and DELFIN L.RAÑOA, referred to and known as HEIR VENDOR; That the late Spouses Federica Rullon-Rañoa and Delfin L.Rañoa died respectively on December 19,1960 and November 14,2014 without any debt, will or testament That at the time of their death,they left several parcels of land and one of which is hereunder described,to with: A parcel of land (Lot 1294,C-3, Gss-1545),covered by T.D.No.0505160 in the name of late Federica Rullon and O.C.T.No.P-4631 in the name of late Delfin Rañoa, containing an area of 197 Sq.M.,situated at Brgy. Hubangon,Mahinog,Camiguin - is the subject of Extra-Judicial Settlement of Estate with Deed of Absolute Sale, Sold in favor of JENNIFER E.RAGGI, Dual citizen (Swiss ad Filipino),of legal age and capacity, married to Alexandre Raggi and a resident of Kuguita, Mambajao, Camiguin, referred to as the Vendee, That the Heir Vendor, Nicolas R.Rañoa, executed his right to dispose the aforesaid parcel of land and defend the rights and interest of the herein Vendee against any and all claims whatsoever that might be posed or laid now and hereinafter over this reality. Executed by Nicolas R.Rañoa, Under the Notarial Registry of Atty. HUMPHREY JEFFREY O.ROXAS per Doc. No.90; Page No.18; Book No.LIII; Series of 2020.

MDN: Jan 9, 16 & 23, 2021

MDN: Jan 16, 23 & 30, 2021

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES CITY OF ILIGAN 9200 NOTICE

Republic of the Philippine’s SUPREME COURT 4TH SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Sharia’ a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE; JOINT PETITION TO APPROVED AND AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES OF ORLANDO TIGLEY JR. AND GRACE DE BORJA, ORLANDO TIGLEY JR. AND GRACE DE BORJA, 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 JULY 9, 2004 at DIGOS CITY DAVAO DEL SUR, both of them can be served with summons and other legal process relative to this case at their residents at PALA-O, ILIGAN CITY and Purok 1, GUMACA-QUEZON PROVINCE, Respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for ELEVEN (11) years now, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since there separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on JULY 9, 2004, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them has already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on February 15, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED Iligan City, Philippines, this 11th DAY of January, 2021 MDN: Jan 16, 23 & 30, 2021

HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge

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P145M set aside for construction of bike lanes in Davao City of dedicated bicycle lanes in Davao City this year. DAVAO CITY -- At least Department of PubP145 million will be allo- lic Works and Highways cated for the construction (DPWH)-Davao spokesBy ANTONIO L. COLINA IV MindaNews

Power

By MINERVA MARDY O. ROXAS-CHAVES Guinsiliban National High School

From not wearing masks to mass hysteria because of the vaccine, misinformation has plagued the media consumed and absorbed by the people of the new normal. With all the different factors uniting against true and full understanding of the news of the now and near future, we are all bound to expect things to get worse before they get better. Despite the hate aimed at COVID-19, we have to admit that the chinks in our system’s armor were not made by it, but rather revealed because of it. We, as a nation, are not equipped to handle such crisis systematically. Even with the best efforts of the national and local government, the blood sweat and tears of the frontliners, and the constant news cycle droning out the numbers of the dead and infected, the disease has only dived to rise again. And with this, some might say the Philippines’s worst disease is not COVID-19, but the absence, incredulity and sheer rejection of the truth. This disbelief of the truth is firmly rooted in our inability to understand, and this inability to understand is most likely founded on the flimsy foundation of our educational system’s science education. Simply put, how

can we win against something without the weapons to do so? This rapid deterioration from misinformation to the death of thousands stems from the fact that a majority of our people do not know, cannot know, or are unable to understand what all the fuss is about. From the systemic prejudices of opportunity perpetuated by the divisions of class ever present in our society, a majority of us cannot even afford a good education. Our educational system, even with its amazing teachers, cannot achieve the best results when the educators are underpaid, when the rooms are too small, when the equipment is outdated, and especially when substandard is the standard. Thus, my proposition is this. Before another crisis rocks the world again, I state my plea for the silent; invest in your people. From what we’ve seen so far, choosing to fund the minds of the future to prevent catastrophes like this from having the same or worse impact, is a far better use of resources than funding mass graves. This we should know and take to heart now more than ever; at a time when the future is unknowable, knowledge is power.

How the personal characteristics of every personnel effects his job performance By KENNON H. PARA-ON ADA III

WHEN an employee reports to work, his/her attitude affects his/her work performance and can have an impact on the employee morale around him/her. Generally, workers with good attitudes have stronger performance and workers with poor attitudes exhibit less than superior performance. An attitude is based on many factors that an employee brings to the workplace. The deep roots of an employee’s attitude make it hard to change. His/her attitude is the product of his/ her upbringing including patterns of thought and ways of looking at the world that he/she has learned over many years from peers, parents,

teachers, coaches and other adults. An employee’s attitude has a potential to impact his/ her interactions with others and his/her individual work performance. Attitude affects an employee’s reactions to others including colleagues, supervisors and customers, attitude affects his/her perception of his/her job and his/ her value to the organization. If an employee’s work tasks involve collaboration with others, his/her attitude can affect the success or failure of the group. Managers should encourage and recognize employees with positive attitudes and satisfactory or above-average performance.

Republic of the Philippines AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO Province of Lanao del Sur Municipality of Wao OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR RA 10172/9048 Form No. (LCRO) NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 7 of RA No. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that MARIA VILLA IGOY MALAZARTE has filed with this Office a petition for change of name particularly from “MARIA VILLA” to “MA. VILLA” in the certificate of Live Birth of MARIA VILLA IGOY MALAZARTE who was born on February 21, 1970 at Wao, Lanao del Sur and whose parents are FRANCISCO MALAZARTE and MERLYN IGOY. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than January 28, 2021.

MDN: Jan 22 & 28, 2021

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person Dean Ortiz told reporters in a teleconference that the construction of the bicycle lanes is a convergence project of the DPWH with the Department of Transportation (DOTr). The bike lanes will have a total length of 22.786 kilometers, covering the major thoroughfares of the city, he said. Ortiz said the government will construct separate infrastructure for the cyclists, unlike the existing bicycle lanes which are just painted demarcation lines along the roads. But Ortiz added that

Strategies in Teaching MAPEH By ROSAVELIA O. JIMENEZ Sinuda NHS

Like any other learning areas, teaching MAPEH still uses different teaching strategies which includes but not limited to the following. Cooperative Learning The cooperation learning method is almost the opposite of the direct teaching method. The children work together to assist one another, while the coach is more of a monitor than a central figure. It has the benefit of teaching teamwork, communication, and social skills. The downside is that often the more popular or talented kids and extroverts tend to overpower introverts. There are many variations of cooperation (sometimes called collaboration). Convergent Discovery Here students are handed a problem with only one unique solution. In addition to physical skills, students must use their critical thinking and social skills. On the downside, students have to display some motivation on their own. For example, one way is a challenge in which 48 colored squares are laid out on the ground in a 6x8 grid. Only the coach knows the correct predetermined path. Now the students must take turns walking across the path, and the coach says whether a square is safe or unsafe. Ultimately all students must cross, so they must both memorize and work together to beat the time limit. Divergent discovery This is pretty much the opposite of convergent discovery, as students are handed a problem with several solutions. For instance, dance routine by the coach, but they can

each be creative and add their own moves throughout the routine. This is also allows the coach to assess each student, but once again the students must motivate themselves. Jigsaw learning When you hear the term jigsaw learning do you think of assembling a puzzle? Here the students are divided into small groups, and each group teachers a specific task that is part of the whole skill. For instance, to teach a gymnastics vault one group would learn the approach, another the landing. Then the students would reform into other groups and teach what they learned to their peers. This allows the teacher to roam the class and monitor, but on the downside may be challenging for less talented pupils. Student teams Here the students are divided up into teams and must perform a task within a specified time limit. For example, the coach could have track and field day featuring a 50 yard sprint, and the long jump. In advance, the coach frames the task and then gives students ten minutes to plan strategy. The times are recorded while the coach plays the role of observer. The process is repeated for the other two events, and medals are even awarded. The review at the end of class is critical. The coach consoles students and teams that lost and emphasizes some positives. She shares examples of peer teaching and great teamwork. Finally, she quizzes the class on key elements of the lesson, and students teach them to one another.

ICT trends in 2021 By STEVE B. GONZALES ICT/LIS Coordinator San Antonio National High School

IT’s no secret that the large-scale transition to remote working has sent ripples through every area of ICT. The reality is, this abrupt move has impacted every business, person and household. For many organisations, this new way of working is not merely temporary — this is a new era, whereby organisations rely on IT technologies for their core business operations more than ever before. Perhaps the most significant change is the rise of the ‘edge’. The entry point into enterprise computing is no longer the perfectly manicured company device with two-factor authentication,

Bitlocked disks and VPN loaded networks. For some organisations, the edge is a domestic router, a substandard internet connection and an unsecured personal computer that has been nowhere near a group policy or corporate IT department. Factoring in this immense change, here are the top ICT trends in the critical areas of technology, cybersecurity and project management. As remote working increases, the connection between enterprise and location weakens. Taken to the extreme, that link ceases to exist: an organisation becomes totally digital with no location that can be identified as a ‘facility’.

More Davaoeños have embraced the bicycle as means to move around the city. MindaNews photo

the DPWH-Davao has yet to finalize the details of this project, including the design. He said the initial routes where the bicycle lanes may be put up include DavaoCotabato Road, Quimpo Boulevard, Sandawa Road, Daang Maharlika Highway, Roxas Avenue, and Quezon Boulevard. The routes, however, are still subject to review, Ortiz noted. He said the agency will coordinate with city government to finalize these routes to see if some roads are fit for bicycle lanes, particularly the routes where the High Priority Bus System (HPBS) will be initially implemented. The City Transportation and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO) demarcated 72 kilometers for bicycle lanes last year. Two-way bicycle lanes were marked

along Ma-a Road, MacArthur Highway, Quimpo Boulevard, Quezon Boulevard, Quirino Avenue, F. Torres St., Cabaguio Avenue, Leon Garcia, JP Laurel Avenue, Quinones Road and R. Castillo St. One-way lanes were marked along San Pedro St., Pichon St. and Claro M. Recto Avenue. Ortiz said incorporating bicycle lanes is the new direction of DPWH for its future road projects for a “greener Davao” in hopes to reduce the number of vehicles on the road. “If people will opt to use bicycles, that’s more economical and environmentfriendly,” he said. Lemuel Manalo, environmental research specialist at Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability, Inc. (IDIS), said the group would continue to lobby for the improved See LANES, page 11

Revolutionizing the teaching of mathematics By Engr. RENANTE M. VERBAL Teacher II Lantapan Senior High School

A former school teacher from Northern Ireland has revolutionized the way in which schoolchildren experience mathematics at school. An app called Izak9 was invented by Franz Schlindwein, a former schoolteacher, designed to revolutionize classroom math learning by encouraging pupil interaction. And usage of invention has actually improved mathematics performance of schoolchildren there. So it may prudent to say that we can adapt this in the Philippines as well. According to a survey conducted after Izak9 was implemented, there was a significant increase in schoolchildren’s enjoyment of mathematics all over the country. One of the notable conclusions of the research is that child-centered pedagogical strategies appear

to improve schoolchildren’s attitudes to mathematics. The research further indicates that such strategies may be a form of liberatory mathematical pedagogy for the schoolchildren. The results of this smallscale cross-national evaluation in Northern Ireland confirm that the use of Izak9 provides a great opportunity for mathematics teachers to incorporate an innovative concrete resource into their teaching. Izak9 is a unique learning resource which consists of 27 cubes with different combinations of color, number and shape. It is designed to stimulate mathematical thinking and interaction among primary or secondary level pupils with the help of animated on-screen characters.

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from page 12 prepaid subscribers to enjoy adfree streaming and unlimited downloads of K-dramas via the VIU Premium video streaming platform. Smart also offers GIGA

Pro, its biggest prepaid data pack for heavy data users; and GIGA Work and GIGA Study, which provide data allocations for work collaboration tools and learning apps, specifically tailored for employees’ online pro du c t i v it y n e e d s an d students’ online education needs. Launched last year, the GigaLife App aims to enable \prepaid and postpaid subscribers to manage their subscriptions more seamlessly. These customer-centric efforts are underpinned by PLDT-Smart’s accelerated network rollout across the country. As of December 2020, PLDT’s fiber infrastructure, the most extensive in the countr y, comprised more than 429,000 kilometers. This fiber infrastructure supports Smart’s mobile networks, which now cover 96% of the population and is available in 95% of the country’s cities and municipalities.

Mix...

from page 4 Pfizer and BioNTech, AstraZeneca, Moderna, Sputnik V, Sinovac, and Sinopharm. Vaccinations had been in full swing in the USA, Canada, UK, Germany, China, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, and Indonesia to name a few. So far only Canada reported deaths of 23 senior citizens although they said to be with serious pre-existing diseases. We have not heard of any serious reactions except for the expected ones which are easily managed by health attendants. I do not want to delve into the different modes of how vaccines are developed. There are scientific medical journals that can back each production of the vaccines. Vaccination is voluntary and the choice would depend on which among the vaccines are approved by the Food and Drug Administration. What I want to stress moreover is that no vaccine producers and the countries where these are manufactured will risk their reputation by coming out with a defective product. To our legislators whose penchant for dramatics is not diminished by the pandemic, this is not the time to waste people’s money on useless committee hearings and investigations. The prices of the vaccines of course vary for their methods, which are all science-based, differ. Astra/Zeneca costs $4/dose and two doses are needed; PfizerBioNTech costs $20/dose and two doses are needed; Sinovac cost $5/dose and two doses are needed; Sputnik costs $10/dose and only one dose is required; Moderna cost $33/dose and two doses are needed, and Johnsons & Johnsons cost $10/dose and just one dose is needed. Incidentally, Sinovac is donating 500-thousand doses to the Philippines. Now I wonder where the misplaced pride of some senators who

Fri-Sat, January 22-23, 2021 claim that because of a senate investigation corruption was deterred. Politics and science don’t mix.

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from page 1 The city government earlier signed an agreement with AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals (Philippines), Inc. for the purchase of its vaccines. The company committed to deliver initial doses of AZD1222, the vaccine jointly developed by the British firm with Oxford University, to the city by the third quarter of this year. “Last weekend, we just had our first coordinators’ meeting at the City Health Office. We did a micro planning in preparation for the possible COVID-19 immunization. We are going to have follow-up meetings,” Lopez said. He said the local government awaits specific guidelines from the COVID-19 InterAgency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases and the Department of Health to address the issues concerning the upcoming COVID-19 immunization program. For the nationwide rollout, Lopez said Dabawenyos will not be forced to receive COVID-19 vaccines but added that those who are willing to get it must sign a consent form. He said the purpose COVID-19 vaccine is “not entirely to cure the infection.” He clarified that vaccines could help lessen the severity of complications from the infection. “It’s not 100% effective but it’s better to weigh the harms versus the benefits. It outweighs harmful effects. There are more benefits in getting COVID-19 vaccines,” he said, He said the local government hopes to achieve “herd immunity” to put an end to the pandemic. The city government eyes to vaccinate around 1.2 million people to establish herd immunity. As of January 20, the Department of Health-Davao reported 158 new cases, bringing the total cases to 15,459, with 2,517 active ones, 12,322 recoveries, and 620 deaths in the region. Of the total number, Davao City, which reported the highest COVID-19 incidence in Mindanao, tallied 10,597 cases, with 1,465 active ones, 8,641 recoveries, and 491 deaths. Davao de Oro reported 769 cases, Davao del Norte 2,112, Davao del Sur 1,125, Davao Occidental 168, and Davao Oriental 688. (Antonio L. Colina IV/MindaNews)

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from page 1 swab samples tested at the laboratory in January 19 yielded eight positive cases which was processed for only seven hours

unlike before the provincial government hospital would wait at least three to four days to get the results from the laboratory of Butuan Medical Center in Butuan City. “I certainly hope that with early detection is vital in improving the chances of patients to survive, “ Cane told Mindanao Daily News in an interview. He said the use of QR code in contact tracing complements in easier and faster tracing of residents suspected to have shown symptoms of COVID-19 illness. “This to ensure that those found positive with the virus and their close contacts can be attended the soonest and put them in quarantine/ isolation facilities to prevent full blown transmission,” Cane said. The COVID-19 laboratory in the province is the fourth established in Caraga region following the Caraga Regional Hospital in Surigao City and Butuan Medical Center and MJ Santos Hospital in Butuan City. “I believe it was good enough and the operations would eventually turn out even better in the coming days,” the governor pointed out in his social media post. The provincial government has been aggressive in testing residents of Agusan del Sur using COVID antigen testing process that all employees at the Capitol were compulsory required for testing. Cane however said the province will do away with antigen tests until supplies at the DO Plaza Memorial Hospital will be utilized to avoid double expenses. For now, the laboratory has operated one of the two COVID testing equipment since the other one donated Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte has yet to purchase a laptop computer and a software.

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from page 10 safety and expansion of bicycle mobility in the city. Citing a study conducted by IDIS using travel movement analysis, Manalo said that there is a growing number of people riding bicycles going to the central business district for

Student’s Learning: Ultimate Goal In Teaching By ROSAVELIA O. JIMENEZ Sinuda NHS

The ultimate goal of teaching is student learning. The environment where physical activity is taught plays an important role in establishing the tone for student learning. Although some environment factors cannot be modified, such as size of the playing fields, teachers can design a learning arena that is inviting, encouraging, and safe. Create an attrac tive learning environment. Craft bright and interesting bulletin boards and other wall displays that teach. Integrate work and action pictures of your students. Have visual aids to set up as attractive focal points during a lesson such as models of the human heart, a skeleton, an oversized rubber band to represent a muscle stretching or attractive posters that highlight the bones or muscles that you are studying that week. For younger students you might have a cardboard skeleton that you begin putting together as you study the anatomy of the body. Displays will enhance student learning, especially if the materials are available for them to see close up or examine personally during a lesson. Students, parents, and other volunteers can help generate these displays. Con-

sider asking the art teacher to integrate this as special project into his or her class. Incorporate music. Music is an excellent avenue to enhance the learning environment. Music can welcome students, signal station changes, and provide a background that invites participation. Incorporating music with a good beat and tempo can also be used to help develop kinesthetic awareness of the body in motion and spatial awareness. Music helps students integrate multisensory skills that are necessary to accomplish all physical activities. Within the bounds of good taste, allow students to bring music from home. Provide a safe environment. A safe environment provides a foundation for learning. No one can learn about or enjoy physical activity if he or she is afraid. Physical safety includes an environment free of debris, hazards, and other unsafe situations. Make sure that activity areas, locker rooms, and classrooms are clean, freshly painted, and safe. Teach students specific safety information. Remind students often about safety concerns, and practice emergency procedures.

work and other errands via national highways. Manalo hopes for a bigger budget not just for the construction of bicycle routes but also for retrofitting of old roads to provide more protected bicycle lanes such as bicycle skyways or corridors, and improvement of sidewalks or pedestrian walkways. (Antonio L. Colina IV / MindaNews)

Instrumental intensities were also felt in various provinces in Mindanao – Intensity 5 (Kiamba, Sarangani), Intensity 4 (Alabel, Sarangani, Koronadal City, and South Cotabato). Intensity 3 (Kidapawan City, Bislig, Surigao del Sur, Gingoog City, and Misamis Oriental), Intensity 2 (Cagayan de Oro City, Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, Borongan City, Eastern Samar), and Intensity 1 (Catbalogan City, Samar). Meanwhile, Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental Mayor Jason John Joyce, in a Facebook post, said people in his town are safe and there is no major damage on the town’s major structures. Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark Villar, in a Facebook post, said teams from DPWH were deployed to assess structural integrity, damages to key infrastructure in Davao Occidental. (PNA)

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from page 1 Based on the earthquake advisory of Phivolcs, Intensity 5 was also felt in General Santos City, Intensity 4 in Davao City, and Intensity 2 in Bislig, Surigao del Sur.

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT BETWEEN HEIRS WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE (HOUSE & LOT) KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late MARYFE M. AYAAY who died on February 17, 2019 at MHARS Medical Center, Ozamis City, without any will, That the said deceased died intestate without leaving any known debt which has remained unpaid or unsettled up to the present, and all the obligations incurred during her death were all paid and/or settled; that the said deceased left a certain parcel with Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-194286 situated in Iponan, Cagayan de Oro City, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of EIGHTY (80) SQUARE METERS, more or less, and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT BETWEEN HEIRS WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE (HOUSE & LOT), filed by the heirs of MARYFE M. AYA-AY, in favor of RAPHAEL RICH M. AGCOPRA AND CHARITY A. BASIGNASIGNA, per DOC #475; PAGE #95; BOOK #CXXVII; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. JORGE S. MAGDAONG, JR. MDN: Jan 23, 30 & Feb 6, 2021

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Smart powers First Digital Dinagyang Festival, supporting customer needs in pandemic

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DANICA SUDARIA

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ILONGGOS and devotees of Sto. Nino won’t be missing out on all the fun and festivities as Iloilo’s Dinagyang Festival goes online this year. Dubbed “Dinagyang Digital 2021”, mobile services provider Smart Communications Inc. (Smart), wireless arm of the country’s largest integrated telco PLDT, will power the festival’s lineup of activities, which Ilonggos can stream safely from the comfort of their homes. Among the highlights of these activities is the Dinagyang Smart Night 2021, a virtual concert featuring alternative rock band Hale, Philpop Winner Reon, and social media influencer Inka Magnaye on Jan. 24, 2021, which will be streamed on Smart’s official Facebook Page. During the event, subscribers also get a chance to be one of the lucky winners of GIGAMANIA, which features exciting prizes every week, such as phones, free data,

GigaPoints, P1 million cash and a chance to win P10 million in

the grand draw. To participate, subscribers can register for the raffle on the GigaLife app and load up to earn and accumulate GigaPoints for their raffle entries. GIGAMANIA is open to all Smart Prepaid, Smart Postpaid, Smart Bro, and TNT subscribers until April 2021. Empowering passions, purpose Support for virtual celebrations that showcase Filipino culture

and devotion to the Sto Nino, such as the Dinagyang Festival, is among PLDT and Smart’s initiatives to empower their customers in pursuing their passions and purpose. Smart also recently teamed up with Grammynominated music act BTS to headline its banner ‘Live Smarter, Live with Purpose’ 2021 campaign. The partnership intends to showcase BTS’ support of Smart’s goal to inspire the Filipino youth to live their lives with passion and purpose. Smart has also expanded its current suite of GIGA offers. In addition to GIGA Video, GIGA Stories, GIGA Music, and GIGA Games, which come with data dedicated for consumer passions, plus open access data for other online activities, Smart has also launched GIGA K-Video, which allows Smart See FESTIVAL, page 11