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By MARK FRANCISCO and GERRY LEE GORIT
HE Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday explained that the commission could postpone the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections for only up to a month. But beyond that, it needs an act by Congress.
Speaking during the public hearing held by the commission regarding the impending postponement of the May 14 elections in Cagayan de Oro City, Commissioner Luie Tito Guia said that they conducted the Mindanao-wide consultation series because the island is in a state of martial law. Comelec Commissioners Al Parreño (left) and Luie Tito Guia (right) confer during the agency's public hearing con- “We are looking on the ducted on Tuesday in Cagayan de Oro City on possible postponement of the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan viewpoints of the citizens (SK) elections. photo by gerry lee gorit
on whether we can conduct the elections securely and on whether the results of the elections will be credible,” Guia said. He stressed that the only reason that Comelec would call off the election is when there is imminent and actual violence in the island during the whole duration of the election period starting in April until the proclamation See polls, page 11
Duterte to troops:
‘Destroy the NPA’ By Carolyn O. Arguillas, MindaNews
MAWAB, Compostela Valley--“Destroy the NPA” (New People’s Army), destroy the organization,” President Rodrigo Duterte, commander in chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, ordered his troops here on Monday, as he urged NPA guerrillas to “surrender.” “Just like drugs, dito sa giyerang ito, destroy the NPA. Destroy the organization,” he said at the covered court of Camp General Manuel T. Yan Sr.,here. Duterte was here to launch the “TienDA para sa mga Bayani,” a project of the Department of Ag-
riculture in partnership with the Department of National Defense, a marketing scheme that allows farmers and fisherfolk to sell their products directly to consumers in military camps. He called on the NPA guerrillas to “surrender.” “Mag-surrender na lang kayo, bigyan ko kayo ng trabaho, automatic may pera pa kayo” (Just surrender and I will give you employment and money). He promised to also give them a house, will pay for the weapons they surrender and will reconcile them with their children or families.
“Unsa pa ba’y gusto ninyo? Magpalamok mo diha sa bukid? Kadaghan ninyo naay malaria. Luspad pa kaayo kay sige mo’g kaon og sagbot diha unya alimatok sige pud ngitngit ninyo. ” (What else do you want? Be eaten by mosquitoes in the hinterlands? Most of you have malaria. You are pale because you only eat weeds and leeches will feast on you). Duterte stressed he and the communist guerrillas used to be “good friends” but the latter, he said, have become so arrogant. For the vote The Davao City mayor of 22 years also confessed See destroy, page 11
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte flashes his signature pose with 10th Infantry Division Commander Major General Noel Clement, Agriculture Undersecretary Bernadette RomuloPuyat, Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff Rey Guerrero, Eastern Mindanao Command (EastMinCom) Commander Lieutenant Benjamin Madrigal Jr. and other EastMinCom personnel during the establishment of the TienDA Para sa mga Bayani at Camp General Manuel Yan Sr. in Mawab, Compostela Valley Province on January 22, 2018. richard madelo/presidential photo
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Maguindanao to revive ‘inaul’ industry next month T By Antonio L. Colina IV MindaNews
HE prov incial government of Maguindanao will stage next month the Inaul Festival 2018 to revive its “dying” textile industry by promoting the century-old traditional tapestry of the Moro people in the province. Ayesha Dilangalen, tourism secretary for the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), told reporters on Monday the province has lined up several activities for the visitors during the seven-day festival that will open on February 8 until February 14. This is already the second staging of the Inaul Festival since last year. Around 10,000 people came to see last year’s festivities, with tourism revenues worth P20 million. Of which, P1 million came from the sale of inaul, a Maguindanaon word for “woven,” a unique fabric manually and meticulously woven mostly by Maguindanaon women weavers, according to Dilangalen. For the festival next month, the provincial tourism office targets to surpass last year’s record by 10 to 15 percent. The tourism official added the province has created economic activities by holding the festival that has helped most especially the women weavers of the province. Dilangalen added that the stronger promotion on their traditional textile, including the Mindanao Tapestry Show in the city during the Miss Universe 2017 pageant, has increased the demand for the “inaul.” Dilangalen added there are 15 women organizations in the whole province of Maguindanao engaged in “inaul.” Each organization has 30 weaver members. She assured the safety of the visitors during the festival as the police and the military have prepared a security plan. She claimed the people of the province feel more secured with martial law in Mindanao because the government has deployed more forces to secure the whole of ARMM. Dilangalen said that
A Maguindanaon shows off an “inaul” during a trade expo in Davao City.
Pre s i d e nt R o d r i go R . Duterte, who placed the whole of Mindanao under martial law since May 23, 2017, has yet to confirm his attendance to the festival. In a briefer, the tourism office said the “inaul” is more than a piece of textile used traditionally as a “malong” because the tapestry is considered “Bara-Bangsa,” a term synonymous to “royalty, dignity
and nobility” among the Moro people. “In the past, the use of ‘inaul’ in Muslim Mindanao was a status symbol and worn always with pride and respect,” it added. The briefer said that “inaul” weaving has 20 designs, with the royal heirloom piece as the rarest because it is no longer produced. Weavers could also
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make “inaul” using other methods such as “umpak,” “binaludto,” “panigabi” or “taro” and “binaludan,” also known as “ikat” to T’boli and tribes of the Cordillera, it added. On February 8, activities will be Kapaginaul (weaving) Competition; launching and inauguration of Negosyo Center; Drum and Lyre Exhibition; and Palamata (talent presentation);
“Sipa sa Manggis” (traditional sport) and Sagayan Competition (war dance) on February 9; Alugan sa Maguindanao (Cooking festival), cultural dance and drama competition, and Kambayuka (music) exhibition on February 10; Solo Ethnic Instrumental Competition, Kulintang Ensembles Competition, a night with Moro Idols on February 11; Kagkuya na
Kalabaw (carabao race) and Palamata nu Maguindanao 2018 Coronation Night on Febuary12; Kagya na Awang (boat race), governor’s night with Inaul Fashion Show, and Maguindanao Singers Showdown on February 13; and Dindang sa Laban Competition, float design competition, and Kulay Music Festival. (Antonio L. Colina IV / MindaNews)
Illegal open dumpsites still operating in 5 towns of Siargao By Roel Catoto, MindaNews
BUTUAN City--Five of nine towns in Siargao and Bucas Grande Islands in Surigao del Norte have remained operating illegal dump sites, according to the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB). The EMB said these towns are Dapa, Del Carmen, General Luna, San Benito and San Isidro. The Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 prohibits open
dumpsites and mandates waste segregation, recycling facilities and controlled landfills. Jessa Lou D. Ampatin, focal person of EMB-Caraga’s Solid Waste Management Division told MindaNews Friday last week that local executives are now being investigated for possible administrative case for their neglect, which carries the maximum penalty of dismissal from service.
“For so long the law has not been followed. There have many been excuses, like there’s no ordinance, no budget. But we have to point out that these excuses are not found in the law,” she stressed. This writer sought the comment of the town mayors but they have remained mum on the issue, except General Luna Mayor Jaime P. Rusillon. Rusillon, who has a pending administrative case before the Office of
the Ombudsman related to this issue, said he is pushing for the realization of the Ecological Solid Waste Management Park in his municipality. Rusillon had ordered the shutting down of the town’s open dumpsite a few years ago, which was located along the old road in General Luna. Being the surfing capital town of the country and a tourist prime hub in Caraga Region, General Luna has produced more waste com-
pared to other towns, according to the EMB. Various individuals, including celebrities, have recently reverberated the call for proper waste disposal in Siargao Island. Among those pushing for the issue are the all-star cast of the multi-awarded movie “Siargao,” with Jericho Rosales, Erich Gonzales and Jasmine Curtis-Smith, including locals headed by surferenvironmentalist Wilmar Melindo. (Roel N. Catoto / MindaNews)
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DepEd holds regional school heads dev’t course in Ozamiz OZAMIZ City—The Department of Education (DEPED) in partnership with city government of Ozamiz spearheaded a regional conduct of the School Heads Development (SHDP): Foundation Course Colloquium and Completion Ceremony (Cluster 1) held in barangay Banadero, Ozamiz City on 17 January 2018. The activity was participated by all school heads who were completers of the SHDP: Foundation Course and evaluators composed of Schools Division Superintendents (SDSs), Assistant Schools Division Superintendents (ASDSs), Education Program Supervisors (EPSs), Public Schools District Supervisors
Department of Education (DEPED) in partnership with city government of Ozamiz spearheads a regional conduct of the School Heads Development (SHDP): Foundation Course Colloquium and Completion Ceremony (Cluster 1) held in Barangay Banadero, Ozamiz City on 17 January 2018. (Shaine Mae Nagtalon/PIA MisOcc)
(PSDSs), Principals and SHDP Facilitators from Ozamiz City Division, Tangub City Division, Oroquieta City Division, Misamis Ocidental Division and Lanao Del
Norte Division. As a highlight of this activity, the Best Application Projects will be awarded based in the results of the evaluation conducted by the
School Division Offices and the Regional Office. The Best Application Project implementers will also receive cash prizes which shall go
DENR 10 attains its targets in FY 2017 Despite the many challenges encountered in the implementation of its programs, projects and activities, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Region 10 (DENR 10) remained steadfast in attaining its targets in FY 2017. In its annual report, DENR 10 Regional Director Arleigh J. Adorable disclosed that even with the change of administration as early as 1st and 4th quarter of the year, the men and women of the region were able to successfully execute on the ground the major programs of the department. On the Enhanced National Greening Program (ENGP), the DENR 10 has rehabilitated 11,372 hectares of open/denuded forestlands with 10,732,262 seedlings planted of various species of timber, bamboo, mangrove and high value crops. At the same time a total of 40,770 jobs were generated with 6,189 persons employed regionwide. He said that on seedlings planted the province of Bukidnon topped the list with 7,664,214; Lanao del Norte – 1,453,370; Misamis Oriental – 1,088,362; Misa-
mis Occidental – 319,976; and Camiguin - 10,400. 195,940 seedlings were planted within the vicinities of Lake Lanao. With the implementation of ENGP, 30,204 jobs were generated in the province of Bukidnon; Misamis Oriental 2,882; Misamis Occidental – 3,778; Lanao del Norte – 3,040; and Camiguin – 184. A total of 682 jobs were generated in FY 2017 for Lake Lanao. The accomplishments under the National Greening Program from 2011 to 2017 include 108,592 hectares of area planted with 89,752,547 seedlings of various species. A total of 343,089 jobs were generated. The National Greening Program was started in 2011 by virtue of Executive Order No. 26. It is a program of the government which aimed to plant 1.5 billion trees covering about 1.5 million hectares in lands of the public domain. These lands include forestlands, mangrove and protected areas, ancestral domains, civil and military reservations, and urban areas. The government ex-
panded NGP to Enhanced National Greening Program through Executive Order 193 which aims to reforest all remaining unproductive, denuded and degraded forestlands from 2016 to 2028. On its land titling activities, Regional Director Adorable said the DENR awards Residential Free Patents to qualified beneficiaries as mandated by Republic Act No. 10023 which institutionalized land titling to residential lands. DENR 10 was able to distribute a total of 2,291 Residential Free Patents with a total area of 54.0459 hectares and 1,779 free patents with a total area of 1,278.1894 hectares of agricultural lands. Formulation of climate resilient plans were conducted by DENR to address climate change phenomenon. Activities include Water Characterization cum Vulnerability Assessment of Labo watershed in Misamis Occidental and Catarman watershed in Camiguin; preparation of Integrated Watershed Management Plans for Layawan watershed in Misamis Occidental and Mambajao - Balbagon
watershed in Mambajao, Camiguin. To harmonize uses of forestlands and to attain balance of production with forest protection and biodiversity conservation, the DENR 10 assisted 14 local government units in the formulation of its Forestland Use Plans. El Salvador See target, page 11
to the schools where the Application Project were implemented. The cash prizes shall be used for school improvement relative to teacher/ student development. Human Resource Development Division Chief Raymund S. Antolo said that leadership is lifting a person’s vision to higher sights, the raising of a person’s performance to a higher standard, the building of a personality beyond its normal limitations. He added that leadership is not magnetic personality that can just as well be a glib tongue. It is not making friends
and influencing people that is flattery. The SHDP is a systematically develop principals in educational leadership and management that would enable them to lead and manage k-12 schools in the 21st century. It also aims to improve the capacity of the Schools heads to manage their schools as well as prepare aspirants to handle responsibilities of a school head. The program is anchored on the National, Competency, Based, Standards for School Heads (NCBSSH). (Shaine Mae Nagtalon/ PIA MisOcc)
Super moon 2018: Last of the third Supermoon is on January 31st By Michael E. Ecoben
National Aeronautics and Space Administration has denoted on the remainder of the set of three arrangement of supermoon. the calendar on the last of the trilogy series of supermoon. This will happen on January 31st . The supermoon will be the second full Moon of the month. The first happened last January 1, 2018. A few people call the second full Moon in a
Month a Blue Moon. Blue Moons happen every two and half years. A supermoon is a Moon that is full when it is likewise at or close to its nearest point in its circle around Earth. Since the Moon’s circle is circular, one side (apogee) is around 30,000 miles (50,000 km) more remote from Earth than the other (perigee). Adjacent perigee full Moons show up around 14% greater
and 30% brighter than full Moons that happen close apogee in the Moon’s circle. The Moon will lose its brightness and take on an eerie, fainter-thannormal glow from the scant sunlight that makes its way through Earth’s atmosphere. Often cast in a reddish hue because of the way the atmosphere bends the light, totally eclipsed Moons are sometimes called ‘blood Moons.’
Atty. Nathaniel “Niel” Dalumpines Assistant Secretary Mindanao Concern, Mindanao Development Authority Office and Dr. Julio P. Pasagui kinship meeting held at Basti’s Brew Coffee Station, Victoria Plaza Bajada, City of Davao yesterday. (photo by sara c. castor)
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Proposal on ‘responsible’ media a form of suppression
LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… You love every harmful word, you deceitful tongue!” (Psalm 52:4, the Holy Bible). -ooo PROPOSAL ON “RESPONSIBLE” MEDIA A FORM OF SUPPRESSION: No matter how I look at it, the proposal of House Deputy Speaker Fredenil Castro of Capiz on qualifying the freedom of the press and of speech found in the 1987 Constitution with the word “responsible” (so that press freedom could then be invoked only if it was exercised in a “responsible” manner), looks like a sly maneuver to suppress further the already diminished freedoms in the country today. According to his proposal, Castro would have Section 4, Art. III (or the Bill of Rights) of the 1987 Constitution revised, by the insertion of the words “responsible exercise” in describing the freedoms of the press and of free speech that are guaranteed therein. That proposal would mean those freedoms could only be recognized in favor of newsmen, broadcasters, and any other media practitioner (or any other person, for that matter) if they exercise them “responsibly”. Too, it would appear that,
with Castro’s proposal, the freedoms of the press and of free speech would undergo a transformation---from the seemingly unfettered exercise thereof under the current Constitution, to an exercise of those freedoms that is limited and tentative, precisely because media personalities would now have to contend themselves, in making their reports or their opinions, with issues of “responsible” reporting. -ooo PRESS FREEDOM IS NOT ABSOLUTE IN RP: Whoa! Not so fast, Congressman Castro. Who is going to decide whether a report or an opinion of a mediaman or of any other outspoken person is “responsible” or not? Would it be the mediamen themselves, or the subject of whatever were written, whether as a report or as an opinion piece? And what is going to be the standard of what is “responsible” and what is not? Along the same lines, what is going to be the punishment if a report or an opinion is not “responsible”? The truth is, from the way things stand today under the 1987 Constitution, the freedom of expression is already suffering from great limitations, even if the
phraseology in the basic law of the land seems to give the impression that this is one freedom that is unfettered. If the truth be told, even if the Constitution itself is proclaiming that there is no law that can abridge or take away the freedom to freely express one’s self in this country, laws on libel or defamation remain. These laws impose stiff penalties on newsmen or other individuals who come out with anything that are considered destructive of another person’s reputation, and therefore undeniably constitute limitations on one’s ability to say something. -ooo PRESS FREEDOM FACES EXTINCTION IN RP: On account of the continuing effectivity and validity of these laws on libel and defamation, it is beyond denial by everyone that the Constitutionally-guaranteed freedoms of the press and of expression are greatly subverted not only in the case of media personalities, but even among the citizenry as well. Concededly, these laws impose some kind of a self-restraint on reporters, broadcasters and other media workers, preventing them from using to the hilt
OUR MARAWI: MARAWI City--The last few weeks saw encouraging signs the rebuilding of Marawi City is gaining momentum, principally the completion of several hundreds of transitional shelters for families displaced by the five-month long war against Islamic State-inspired militants. As a Marawi resident, it is my hope that the rebuilding effort picks up more speed so that the lives of the city’s 200,000 plus people return to normalcy. In this regard, I also hope that President Rodrigo R. Duterte gives due regard to a strategic issue that invariably tempers the sustainability of rebuilding efforts: the role of local oligarchs. Journalist Ryan Rosauro, a veteran of Lanao del Sur news coverage, rightly observed in one forum that violent extremism in the province did not start in Butig in February 2016 (the first time the Maute group battled government forces). It has been boiling for a long time prior to that, thriving in the province’s landscape of acute political, social and economic deprivation. Seven months ago, a multi-sectoral peace gathering in Cagayan de Oro City convened by the BishopsUlama Conference (BUC) aptly said: “A strong founda-
tion (for rebuilding Marawi) would be the earnest push forward with the peace process between government and the Moro revolutionary organizations, signified by the implementation of the peace agreements, to the letter and spirit, especially the enactment of the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL).” The conference participants further said: “For us, rebuilding Marawi must not only be about restoring physical facilities, houses and commercial establishments. We believe that building back better the Islamic City of Marawi requires a confluence of local and national government policies, and civil society initiatives that address the underpinnings of the conflict, which are social, economic and political marginalization and exclusion.” The stranglehold by local oligarchs over Marawi City and the rest of Lanao del Sur is the source of marginalization and exclusion of the ordinary people. Although a long shot formula, the Bangsamoro government envisioned under the proposed BBL seeks to cripple the hold of local dynasties over the regional assembly by instituting political party representation. In the immediate, Presi-
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their right to publish whatever is necessary to bring out the truth on matters affecting the government and the nation. And if Castro is going to be successful in pushing his proposal to ultimately become a part of the Constitution, mediamen would one day wake up and find themselves losing more of their freedom to publicize their reports or their opinions, until nothing is left of it. When this happens, we can be sure that corruption and criminality would thrive all the more in every nook and cranny of the country. -ooo FOR QUESTIONS, REACTIONS: If anyone would like to ask me any question about what the burning issues of the day mean, or what we have discussed here, or to consult on any problem, whatever it maybe, please call 0917 984 24 68, or email me at batasmauricio@yahoo.com, or post your concerns at www.facebook.com/attybatas or www.facebook.com/ angtangingdaan. . Promise, I will answer right away. Thank God in the Name of Jesus, Amen!
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dent Duterte must ensure that rebuilding funds and decision-making power are not entrusted to oligarchic interests. It must recognize that in the context of Lanao del Sur, local governments may not necessarily be good bearers of the people’s voices. Civil society groups might be the proper channels to get a good feel of grassroots sentiments. I go back to the BUC conference statement: “For us, rebuilding Marawi means invigorating its socio-political infrastructure, ensuring that the operation of government agencies, whether local or national, truly serves the needs of the people. We believe that violent extremism will be effectively denied space in communities with responsive and responsible governance. Any roadmap for rebuilding must be based on the empowered voices of the Marawi residents.” Lastly, at this stage of Marawi’s history, the city needs charismatic leaders who are able to effectively rally the people towards a common goal. One such leader is Omar “Solitario” Ali who is unfortunately unable to contribute his rightful share to the rebuilding efforts because he is eluding arrest for an unfounded accusation and manufactured malice peddled by
local oligarchs that he is a druglord funneling money to extremists at the height of the Marawi siege. I can only hope that government carefully vets these serious accusations, in the interest of truth, so that those truly guilty of supporting the extremists are unmasked. I have known Solitario, a Maranao commoner, to be an upright person and leader who is deeply committed to advancing the welfare of his constituents and the interests of the wider community, even way ahead of his own. I saw this many times during his incumbency as City Mayor of Marawi from 2001 to 2007. Even as a private citizen, he initiated several dialogues among religious leaders to calm down stirrings towards extremist preaching as well as find ways to stifle its spread among the young Muslim faithful. (MindaViews is the opinion section of MindaNews. OUR Marawi is open to anyone who wishes to share his/her thoughts on what is happening in Marawi. Paladan A. Badron is a professor at the King Faisal Center for Islamic, Arabic and Asian Studies of the Mindanao State University in Marawi City)
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Duterte to military, police: ‘Shoot me if I exceed my term by one day’ By Carolyn O. Arguillas, MindaNews M AWA B, C omp o s t e l a Valley--President Rodrigo Duterte ordered his troops on Monday to shoot him if he exceeds his term even by one day. “Ako sinasabi ko sa inyo ngayon, pag ako sumobra sa aking termino, isang araw lang (I am telling you now, if I exceed my term by one day), I am now asking the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the PNP (Philippine National Police) not to allow me or anybody else to mess up with the Constitution,” he told his troops at the launch of “TienDA para sa mga Bayani,” at the 10th Infantry Division’s Camp General Manuel Yan here. Duterte’s six-year term
ends on June 30, 2022. He said the soldiers’ work is “to protect the Constitution, and to protect the people. Remember it as a solemn duty.” “Kaya ako ‘pag sumobra, gusto kong mag-diktador, barilin ninyo ako. Hindi ako nagbobola. Dalhin mo ‘yung mga green tip mo, ubusin mo doon sa — kung saan ako nakatindig. Hindi ako nagbibi…” (So if I want to be a dictator, shoot me. I am not joking. Bring your green tip and finish it up where I am standing. I am not joking), Duterte said. “There will be no suspension of elections and there will be no term extension especially for me,” Duterte,
also chair of the ruling Partido ng Demokratikong Pilipino Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) told MindaNews on January 12. Duterte was then reacting to pronouncements of House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez, Jr. of a possible no-elections in May 2019 scenario and Senate President Aquilino Pimentel’s possible term extension for President Duterte beyond 2022 “if really necessary” Alvarez, the party’s Secretary-General spoke of no-election (no-el) scenario in 2019 and expressed hope the plebiscite on Constitutional amendments will be held simultaneous with the barangay elections on May 14 this year. Pimentel III, the party’s
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, in his speech during the establishment of the TienDA Para sa mga Bayani at Camp General Manuel Yan Sr. in Mawab, Compostela Valley Province on January 22, 2018, orders the military and police to shoot him if he exceeds his term even by one day. richard madelo/presidential photo
President, on the other hand said next year’s mid-term polls will push through as scheduled on May 13, 2019 but noted the term of
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In compliance with section e5 of R.A 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that ANA BOOTS D. SOLIMAN-ILA has filed with this office a petition for change of first name CFN-2527-2017 in the Child’s first name from “DOOTS(OCRG COPY)” to “ANA BOOTS” In The of Live Birth of DOOTS D. SOLIMAN who was born on July 30, 1971 at DAVAO CITY and whose parents are IBARRA SOLIMAN and MELCHORA DELIMA. Adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than FEBRUARY 09, 2018. Issue on 22nd day of JANUARY, 2018 at Davao City.
In Compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that ARTEMIO G. SAYRE has filed with this Office a petition for CHANGE OF FIRST NAME (CFN) from “EUTEMIO” to “ARTEMIO” in the Birth Certificate of EUTEMIO SAYRE who was born on January 20, 1954 at Zamboanga del Norte and whose parents are Francisco Sayre and Teodocia Gom-os. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than January 11, 2018.
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office of the President can be extended beyond 2022 “if really necessary” in the transition to federalism. On January 16, the House Committee on Constitutional Amendments’ subcommittees presented their proposals on the shift to federalism, involving no elections in 2019. The proposal said incumbent representatives and senators will have their terms extended until 2022 as members of the Interim Parliament during the transition period to a federal system of government. The term of office of the incumbent representatives and half of the 24-member Senate is supposed to end on June 30, 2019.
The House plenary also passed a resolution to convene as a constituent assembly (ConAss) to amend the 1987 Constitution. A day later, on January 17, the Senate Committee on Constitutional Amendments listened to experts on Constitutional Law, most of whom said the best way to amend the Constitution is through a Constitutional Convention (ConCon), Duterte’s campaign promise. The resource persons, among them two former Chief Justices – Hilario Davide and Reynato Puno and former Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III – said the two houses of Congress must vote separately and See shoot, page 11
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ome foreign shipping companies have allegedly created “schemes” that make freight cost calculations less transparent in order to benefit some sellers and exporters overseas at the expense of Filipino importers, according to a new report. The findings were part of the report entitled “Potentially Avoidable International Shipping Costs and Other Charges”. This study was commissioned by the Export Development Council (EDC) Networking Committee on Transport and Logistics, highlights of which were bared during a Lower House hearing January 17, 2018 tackling high shipping charges. The EDC, citing the results of a business survey done lastA year, said Filipino importers are highly concerned about having to pay “excessive [and] questionable international shipping lines’ destination charges” that leave “a huge impact on the competitiveness of the Philippine economy.” In recent years, “some international shipping lines have invented schemes to make freight cost calculations less transparent,” said the report. “The intense competition in the global shipping arena coupled with an oversupply of bottoms (ships) [has] led some international shipping lines to charge origin and
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destination surcharges on top of freight to recover losses,” said the study. Under this practice, the report continued, freight collected from shippers overseas under applicable INCO Terms has been replaced with discounted rates and refunds that are given to shipping agents/shippers (sellers/exporters) at origin ports. Then the shipping lines allegedly collect from consignees (buyers/importers) a host of “destination charges.” In the case of the Philippines, these charges include the terminal handling cost, container imbalance charge, emergency cost recovery surcharge, container deposit
fees, container cleaning fees, container detention and demurrage charges, docs fees, online release fee, foreign currency adjustment, and bunker price adjustment. Speaking for the EDC, Emmarita Z. Mijares, deputy executive director, cited as an example of this imbalance in charges the Shanghai-Manila route, in which freight cost imposed in the origin Shanghai supposedly amounts to only 2% of total cost, with the destination surcharges in Manila at 98%. On the Manila-Shanghai route, the freight cost imposed in the Philippines is said to be 39% and the destination surcharges to Shanghai 61%.
Trade facilitation measures to boost competitiveness of firms The Philippines is implementing trade facilitation measures to enhance competitiveness of firms, especially the smaller ones, and enable them to do business overseas. “Competitiveness at the enterprise level is essential for firms to establish their presence within the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) market and beyond,” said a document titled “The Philippine AEC (ASEAN Economic Community) 2015 Game Plan.” The government has been pursuing strategies to advance the development of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and mainstreaming them in the AEC agenda. These are summed up in seven Ms: markets, mindset, mastery, mentoring, money, machines and models.
“Markets are more accessible to small firms when good communication and transport infrastructure link them readily with their customers. E-commerce platforms are a rapidly growing medium for this,” it said. The document noted that export market opportunities are easier tapped when small firms overcome the mindset of individualism, and are prepared to cluster and team up with former competitors to meet volume orders. “Trade facilitation measures ease MSMEs access to imported inputs that could help improve their competitiveness and business sustainability,” it said. The document underscored the need to also strengthen collaboration and intensify
communication in achieving the vision and ideals of AEC 2025 at the local, national and regional levels, as the country enhances competitiveness and achieves compliance with the AEC Blueprint 2025. “Cross-border collaboration among business entities through value chain linkages, trade, and investment flows across the ASEAN member countries are the essence of regional economic integration under the AEC,” it said. A particularly important collaboration imperative arising out of AEC 2025 and other trade agreements is the need for a national coordinative body/mechanism on matters of trade facilitation, a prominent element in the AEC 2025 Blueprint and the Consolidated Strategic Action Plan.
In the Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh)-Manila route, freight rate comprises 7% and destination surcharges 93%. “These schemes were designed by some international shipping lines to avoid competition by (a) giving benefits to the party (seller/
exporter) obligated to pay and (b) coercing and putting under duress the other party at the destination (buyer/ importer/consignee) to pay the ‘destination charges,’” the report observed. Furthermore, all these costs (freight and origin/
destination surcharges) are determined by the international shipping companies “in accordance with their strategies to get more business, reduce competition and improve revenue, depending on where they can pass these costs to i.e., to the supplier or to our importers,” alleged the report. The study recommends that the Philippine government mandatethrough an executive order or a memorandum circular from the Department of Trade and Industrythe daily publication of all-in freight charges per route imposed by international shipping lines “in order to help our importers and exporters in selecting their shipping company for every instance.” “The government must not allow these costs to be incurred by (or passed on to) Philippine Shippers especially if they do not have any contractual relationship with the Carriers, and/or are not obligated to pay See probe, page 11
Exporters urged Joint Foreign Chambers asks for regulation of foreign to maximize use of trade deals shipping lines’ charges Philippine exporters are The Joint Foreign Chambers of the Philippines (JFC) has underscored the need to regulate the charges imposed by international shipping lines, saying the lack of government control is hurting the Philippine economy and eroding the country’s competitiveness. Stating its position at the hearing by the Lower House People’s Committee on Transportation last January 17, the JFC said that unlike in the airline and inland transport sectors, shipping lines conducting business in the Philippines are not regulated. This lack of regulatory controls in shipping leads to the imposition of container deposits and, at times, “exorbitant demurrage, detention and a host of other ‘destination charges’ in an unbridled fashion,” Michael Raeuber, who represented the JFC at the hearing, alleged before the committee. Raeuber further claimed that the destination charges, demurrage and detention charges as well as container deposits levied by shipping lines “have no restrictions imposed by law and thus can be conveniently
manipulated, dictated and controlled by the shipping lines particularly when for shipments ex China and Vietnam on freight prepaid terms the lines have no contractual relationship with the importers [who are] forced to pay these charges.” He added that the transacting public, due to lack of alternatives and out of necessity, is forced to submit to “the mercy of shipping lines and [has] no choice but to pay whatever charges these shipping lines will impose in releasing their inbound containers.” The effect of an unregulated shipping line industry where compliance with existing Philippine laws and international INCO terms, or International Commercial Terms, is not controlled is “the escalation of prices and due to high shipping costs creating major obstacles to attracting investments and making the Philippines uncompetitive,” said Raeuber, also the co-author of the study entitled “Potentially Avoidable International Shiopping Costs and Other Charges”. See regulation, page 11
urged to maximize existing free trade agreements (FTAs), including those of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), to gain stronger foothold in more export markets. During its general membership meeting, Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. (PHILEXPORT) President Sergio Ortiz-Luis Jr. said FTAs with ASEAN is “doing us good”, with the region emerging as the largest trading partner in 2016. Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) data indicated that commodities exported to ASEAN member countries comprised 18.1 percent of the total exports in November 2017 valued at US$ 897.99 million. The Philippines has FTAs with China, India, Japan, Republic of Korea, and Australia and New Zealand under ASEAN. To help exporters maximize FTAs, Ortiz-Luis said PHILEXPORT is organizing a workshop in collaboration with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to address constraints towards full utilization, including simplifying and navigating See maximize, page 11
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30-minute power interruption on January 26 in Maa, Matina, and Bangkal Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. will conduct a 30-minute power interruption on January 26, Friday, anytime between 12:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. affecting customers connected to Matina, Bangkal, Ecoland and Maa Substations.
This service disruption will be necessary to facilitate normalization at Davao Light’s 69kV Davao Line 1, which load was temporarily transferred to nearby lines last January 20. Specifically affected are cus-
Davao’s anti-illegal enforcers get new equipment to boost campaign DAVAO CITY--The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Davao Region (PDEA 11) received P4million worth of equipment from the national headquarters to boost its anti-illegal drug operation capability. Antonio Rivera, Director of PDEA 1I, said the law enforcement agency would further intensify its operations against illegal drugs. “We thank PDEA Director General Aaron Aquino that we have these equipment as this will boost our operational capabilities,” Rivera said. “It is initial and there will be more to come especially weapons (long firearms) that will be used during the operation.” PDEA 11 also received last January 18 in a formal turnover 17 Epson printers, two Yamaha motorcycles,
two units of H100 Hyundai van, five body cameras, eight Motorola handheld radios, three unit laptops, 38 Kevlar helmets, one set reloading machine and educational kit. Rivera said two Hyundai H100 Vans would be deployed to Compostela Valley and Davao del Norte. Meanwhile, PDEA 11 was cited for having the highest arrest of uniformed personnel in 2017. “It is regardless whether you are retired or not here in the region. We have the most number of uniformed personnel arrested that included soldier, policemen and anybody in law enforcement unit,” Rivera said. He said PDEA 11 arrested five uniformed personnel during the conduct of illegal-drug operations in the region. PNA
tomers in Matina and Bangkal specifically those from SIR Matina up to Talomo Bridge near CocaCola Plant. Also affected are customers in the entire Maa area including Tulip Drive Ecoland. Davao Light apologizes for the
inconvenience brought about by this scheduled power interruption. But it will exert all efforts to restore electric service as scheduled or earlier. However, there may be instances where restoration may extend beyond
the schedule due to unavoidable circumstances. Please contact our 24/7 Call Center Service at 229-3572 for any power interruption that will fall outside the given indicated schedule.
Davao to host reg’l meet, police to tighten security D AVAO CITY--The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) will implement tight security measures in time for the city’s hosting of the Davao Regional Athletic Association (DAVRAA) meet next month. D CPO Director Sr. Supt. Alexander Tagum said stricter measures would be enforced to ensure safety and security not just of the athletes but also of their parents and spectators.
“We will provide maximum deployment for DAVRAA,” he said. Tagum said police officers would be detailed in every school which served as the billeting quarters of the athletes and in the playing venues. “We will ensure that all schools that will be their billeting areas and the playing venues will be secured not only for the participants but also to the viewers and their families who will be
coming to our city to enjoy the DAVRAA 2018,” he said. Random checkpoints are expected in some areas to thwart plans to disrupt the event which the city is hosting for the first time. Tagum said covert and overt operations would be conducted in the places of convergence especially in the sports venues to prevent some people to commit crimes. But the DCPO director could not disclose the
number of security forces to be deployed during the event. He assured the public that there will be enough operatives to secure the people and the city. DCPO which has about 1,900 police personnel, will get support from the Task Force Davao, Regional Public Safety Battalion (RPSB) 11, and other groups as force multipliers. Around 8,000 young See security, page 10
Republic of the Philippines Province of Davao del Norte City of Panabo -0O0CITY CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE Publication Notice R.A. 10172
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
CFN- January 11, 2018 CCE- 02- 2018 -R.A. 10172 In Compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that ARCEL MIER ICALLA has filed with this Office, a Correction of Entry in the Child’s Sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ARCEL MIER ICALLA who was born on 21 January 1986 at NEW PANDAN, PANABO, DAVAO and whose parents are HERMILA G. MIER & PIO A. ICALLA SR.. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than February 2, 2018. MDN: Jan 17 & 24, 2018
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Taiwan company needs workers, apply on line DAVAO CITY-The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) has announced a job hiring in Taiwan under the Government-to-Government Program (Special Hiring Program for Taiwan). I-Mei Foods Co. LTD in Taiwan is in urgent need of the following workers: Five (5) Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) tech-
nicians; Five (5) refrigeration and air conditioning maintenance technicians; Five (5) bakers and staff canteen cooks; Five (5) food analysis inspectors; Five (5) general technicians; 50 machine operators in food processing; and Five (5) masons (con-
struction). For the documentary requirements, visit the POEA online site at http://www. poea.gov.ph/vacancies/vacancies.html. Qualified applicants should register online at www.poea.gov.ph or www. eregister.poea.gov.ph and personally submit the documents (fastened in a folder) under the heading “I-Mei
Foods Co. Ltd (Taiwan) RSF No. 170041” at the Manpower Registry Division Window S or T, Ground Floor, Blas F. Ople, Ortigas Avenue, corner Edsa, Mandalayong City. Applicants in Davao City or nearby provinces can submit their applications at POEA-Davao at the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)
Davao Field Office, Ching Printers Building, Dacudao Avenue, Davao City. Applicants are required to present their original documents for authentication of written information before forwarding the resume to the employer. The UMID card is one of the basic requirements for Taiwan-bound workers, however applicants can submit the UMID card
after they were selected by the employer. Deadline for submission of applications is on February 28, 2018 for POEA Davao and March 9, 2018 for POEA central office and other regional offices. Schedule of interview is on April 10-11, 2018 for Davao City and April 13, 2017 for POEA Central Office. PIA
8 Beyond Bricks: How Filipino technologies help rebuild Marawi FOR ADS PLACEMENT CALL OR TEXT: 0917-712-1424 • 0947-893-5776 E-mail: mindanaodaily.ads@gmail.com
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CAGAYAN de Oro City-Twenty-four square meters and two days of simple assembly work is all it takes to build a semi-permanent house for a Filipino family in need of a shelter. And in the rubble that has become of Marawi City, such a house is an urgently-needed beacon NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late EDDONG UMBATA LADAO who died on November 26, 1992, married to OLINAN LADAO (deceased) who died on May 29, 1961 at Brgy. Suwawan, Sitio Balite, Marilog District and IGNACIO ADIONG (second husband) deceased who died on ___________ at Brgy. Suwawan, Sitio Balite, Marilog District, Davao City, Philippines. That the said deceased left a parcel of land described as follows: LOT 326742406 , CAD.281 under Tax Declaration 172-06-010-002-090; AF-0601000271 containing an area of 12 hectares, more or less. Is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE AMONG HEIRS WITH SIMULTANEOUS MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT, made and entered into by and among: ROSEMARIE ADIONG (deceased-May 2, 2000), JUDITH ADIONG, CARIDAD U. AGTON (deceased-March 16, 2007), PRECILA LADAO ANTA (deceasedMay 7, 2012), FEDILA LADAO, LOLITA LADAO, REBECCA LADAO, KETURA LADAO (deceased-May 9, 2014) & EMMANUEL LADAO; It is to the best interest of the parties hereto to divide, adjudicate, and partition the above estate among themselves, particularly the real properties above-described extra judicially in the manner and from herein set forth; Under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Salvador M. Bijis.; as per Doc. No. 452; Page No. 92; Book No. 156; Series of 2017. MDN: Jan. 17, 24 & 31
of hope for the displaced. This Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Bamboo Shelter is only one of the innovations that the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has offered for the rebuilding of Marawi. But more than restoring physical structures, the DOST has taken on the mission to help rehabilitate other EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late OSMUNDO M. NACINO who died on February 12, 2013 at Zamboanga del Sur Medical Center, Dao, Pagadian City and who was the registered co-owner of a parcel of land situated in Pagadian City, which is more particularly described as follows, to wit: “A parcel of Land (Lot No.2445 of the Public Subdivision of Pagadian, Pls-119, Cadastral Case No. N-17 LRC Cadastral Record No. N-468), with the improvements thereon, situated in the City of Pagadian, Province of Zamboanga del Sur, containing an area of TWO HUNDRED THIRTY FIVE (235) SQUARE METERS, more or less, that the said Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-9,274. Is the subject of EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS, made and entered into by and among: ROWENA E. NACINO, widow, HAZEL NACINO FRANCO, married, CHARLENE E. NACINO, single, all of legal age, Filipinos and a residents of Pagadian City, herein called as HEIRS. That ROWENA E. VDA. DE NACINO is our legitimate mother and the legitimate spouse of our said father OSMUNDO M. NACINO, thus we are also her sole and legal heirs, being all her children; Under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Carlos N. Madarang III; as Per Doc. No. 468; Page No. 94; Book No. XXI; Series of 2013. MDN: Jan. 17, 24 & 31
R.A. 10172 Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)
facets of the city: its people’s health, education, livelihood, and capabilities. The agency does this through technologies that it has developed with Filipinos and for Filipinos. Nourishment in a pack Among the most important and immediate needs after the Marawi siege were food provisions for the internally displaced persons (IDPs) who were forced to take refuge at evacuation centers. Relief goods promptly flowed in, but the usual food packs of canned food and instant noodles provided little nutritional variety to the evacuees. For tunately, one of the technologies that the DOST has been refining is something so simple yet so appropriate: Ready-toEat Chicken Arroz Caldo.
Called the “Pack of Hope,” the product was developed by the agency’s Industry Technology Development Institute (ITDI). They reformulated the classic Filipino porridge and packaged it in easy-to-open pouches so that it can be stored longer, transported more easily, and consumed anytime. Through DOST Region 10 (DOST-10), Marawi IDPs in evacuation centers enjoyed more than 2,600 pouches of the convenient Arroz caldo. The weeks went on in a gloomy haze, but the well-loved comfort food helped warm the evacuees’ stomachs and hearts. In addition, DOST-10 has been working with the MSU-Maguindanao of the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) and with vari-
ANNEX “B” Publication Notice R.A. 10172 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CCE-004-2018 January 12, 2018 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 CHARILENE BURAY PADERO has filed with this Office a petition for correction of entry in sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the certificate of live birth of CHARILENE BURAY at Medina, Misamis Oriental and whose parents are Artemio Tamse and Letecia L. Buray. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than January 26, 2018. (SGD.) MARINA MAQUIDATO-AMONCIO Municipal Civil Registrar
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ous government bodies to provide 1,500 healthy food packages to the evacuees. Each food pack contains 25 kilograms of DOSTFNRI Fortified Rice, and a gallon of mineral water to help meet their nutritional needs. In coordination with DSWD-10, DOST together with its partner agencies, initially nourished 500 displaced families with these food packs last December 21, 2017. Additional 1,000 food packs will be distributed by the 1st quarter of 2018. Alongside the need for nourishment was the need to ensure food and water safety. While Marawi was in the thick of the fight, nearby municipalities were working round-the-clock to keep their evacuation centers conducive for human health. But certain aspects fell short. At the Buru-un Gym in Iligan City, for example, laboratory analyses revealed that fecal and nonfecal coliform bacteria was present in the water. DOST-10 promptly deployed its ITDI-developed Clay Water Filter produced by the University of Northern Philippines (UNP) thru the DOH WASH Cluster. The filter system features a clay or ceramic pot coated with an anti-microbial agent. Water from taps and deep wells can be purified and treated in this pot, mak-
ing it safe for drinking. Various evacuation centers in Marawi City have since made use of the 149 units of filter system from the DOST, significantly answering their need for potable water. Additional 850 units are still coming by 1st quarter of 2018. Of houses and homes Next to food and water comes the need for shelters. Though evacuation centers provided temporary respite for the IDPs, there was still the question of where they would find themselves after the evacuation period. The war had smashed Marawi City and its neighboring communities to the ground; what were once people’s houses and buildings have been reduced to mere debris. As concerned agencies scrambled to start rebuilding, the IDPs themselves raised their preference to construct their own houses despite constraints in time and money. At the core, it was a matter of rebuilding not just houses but homes – something that the displaced families wanted to work on with their own hands. DOST heard this call and immediately saw the relevance of its DIY Bamboo Shelter for households who were starting from scratch. Together with its Forest Products Research and Development Institute, See rebuild, page 9
R.A. 10172 Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)
Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Lanao del Norte City/Municipality: Iligan City
Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Lanao del Norte City/Municipality: Iligan City
Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Lanao del Norte City/Municipality: Iligan City
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
In compliance with Section 7 of R. A. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that JEIL J. APARICIO has filed with this Office a petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly sex from FEMALE to MALE in the Certificate of Live Birth of JEIL LAGOS APARICIO who was born on 24 May 1997 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Elsa F. Lagos and Danilo L. Aparicio. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than February 2018.
In compliance with Section 7 of R. A. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that JOEFEL B. PAGLINAWAN 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 JOEFEL BALLER PAGLINAWAN who was born on 06 May 1992 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Feliciana R. Baller and Jose L. Paglinawan. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than February 2018.
In compliance with Section 7 of R. A. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that LANELLE T. LOPOS has filed with this Office a petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly sex from FEMALE to MALE in the Certificate of Live Birth of LANELLE TUBAC LOPOS who was born on 15 December 1979 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Aquilesa L. Tubac and Epefanio M. Lopos. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than February 2018.
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and partnering with the SMILE Foundation and local governments, DOST-10 prepared a project proposal for a brief training course for IDPs to build their own semi-permanent houses. As of this writing, at least 15 Maranao IDPs have been identified to take part in this life-changing training. Education sparks healing While efforts for food, water, and shelter pushed on, the DOST found another important area of need to respond to. Marawi City is home to several schools and colleges. As the war waged from May to October, thousands of students found themselves not only having to halt their learning but also facing the ordeal of fleeing the city. For many years now, the DOST has been supporting numerous students through various forms of scholarships handled by its Science Education Institute (SEI). When the battle of Marawi broke out, the SEI immediately acted to provide a crisis adjustment allowance to 110 scholars who were residing or studying in the city. The institute allotted PhP 1.1 M for this specific allowance and has been conducting rigorous work until today to track down all the affected scholars. But beyond financial assistance, the SEI has also initiated other educational interventions aimed straight at the heart of Marawi’s rehabilitation. One of the institute’s ongoing activities is module-making for formal
and informal learning centers. Here, the modules are intended to change the mindsets of young children who have come to regard extremists as heroes and soldiers as villains. At the same time, the SEI is also conducting capacitybuilding for teachers and mobilizing able scholars for disaster response and knowledge management. With these, the institute is harnessing its capacities to spark Marawi’s healing well beyond education. Weaving a new life Just as education is a foundational part of Marawi’s meaningful rehabilitation, so is livelihood. DOST-10 has suitably been named a member agency of the Business & Livelihood Sub-Committee of Task Force Bangon Marawi. As such, the agency has handpicked appropriate innovations to pass on to IDPs as their potential sources of income. The DIY Bamboo Shelter is one of these innovations. Bamboo is common in the Marawi locale, and the DOST saw it fitting that the city’s IDPs should be equipped with skills to utilize this accessible resource. Thus, the agency’s training program on constructing the bamboo shelter is meant not only to help displaced people build houses but also to provide them with a livelihood opportunity. Aside from this, the DOST also proposed a training of Marawi women IDPs on loom weaving. While this is a traditional practice that has dwindled in modern times, DOST’s weaving projects
Wednesday, January 24, 2018 breathe new life to it by using tools and techniques that produce globally competitive products. Previous weaving courses conducted in rural communities such as Talakag, Bukidnon brought out satisfactory outputs from the participantbeneficiaries, and these outputs were showcased at business centers. The DOST hopes to achieve similar results this time in Marawi, which is why, together with the training, it will also provide handloom weaving machines as a product of the proposed training course and startup production materials for the IDPs. NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late GLORIA ROLUNA LEGASPI who died intestate in the City of Cebu, Philippines; The said heirs received two (2) transfer certificates of title in the name of the late Gloria R. Legaspi, married to Rogelio P. Legaspi, which are more particularly described as follows: 1. “A Parcel of Land (Lot 28, Block 1, PSD-10-037341, being a portion of PCN-10-000251, situated in the Barrio of Lumbia, City of Cagayan De Oro, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of NINETY SIX (96) square meters, more or less. This covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. RT-1372016002614. 2. “A Parcel of Land (Lot 29, Block 1, PSD-10-037341, being a portion of PCN-10-000251, situated in the Barrio of Lumbia, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of NINETY SIX (96) square meters, more or less. This is covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. RT-137-2016002615. Is the subject of SUPPLEMENTAL EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF SALE, made and entered into by and among: ROGELIO P. LEGASPI, widower; and MA. ROWENA R. LEGASPI, single; all of legal age, Filipinos and residents of Purok 3,
True rehabilitation of a war-torn city takes time, persistence, and concrete collaborations. It is not only about buildings and roads, nor only about relief handouts. For a comprehensive and meaningful restoration, contributions from agencies such as the DOST are needed. The agency has long supported the development of technologies appropriate for Filipinos. Today, as the city tries to get back on its feet after its five-month torment, DOST’s technologies, programs and projects have seen valuable for the true recovery of its people. (DOST10) Ambangan, Ambago, Butuan City, Philippines; For and in consideration of the foregoing premises, and invoking the provision of Section 1, Rule 74 of the Rules of Court the parties hereto have agreed as they hereby do so agree to divide, partition and adjudicate the above real estate between themselves in pro indiviso equal shares (or in the following proportion) to wit: 1. To Rogelio P. Legaspi-One Half (1/2) of the decedent’s estate (real property); and 2. To Ma. Rowena R. Legaspi-One Half (1/2) of the decedent’s estate (real property); That WE, the HEIRS, for and in consideration of the sum of ONE MILLION PESOS (PHP 1,000,000.00) Philippine Currency, to us in hand paid by the Vendee, RYANNE VINCENT G. TE, Filipino, of legal age, married to DELLIAH ZORAIDAH HONTIVEROS, with residence and postal address at Block 2, Lot 34, Scions, Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City. DO HEREBY SELL, TRANSFER AND CONVEY unto the said vendee the above-described real property. That all the expenses incurred/to be incurred in connection with this transaction shall be charged to the account of the Vendee. Under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Paul R. Azura; as Per Doc. No. I; Page No. I; Book No. XXI; Series of 2017. MDN: Jan. 17, 24 & 31
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Cooperate the grace that you have received The Gospel of Jesus Christ (January24, 2018- Wednesday) John 3:7-15”Do not be amazed that I said to you, `You must be born again.’ “The wind blows where it wishes and you hear the sound of it, but do not know where it comes from and where it is going; so is everyone who is born of the Spirit.” Nicodemus said to Him,
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athletes from all over the region will converge in the city for the annual sporting event which is the usual road to Palarong Pambansa. This is the first for the city to host the regional meet after it was renamed from Southern Mindanao Regional Athletic Association (SMRAA) on 2003. The event will be on February 17 to 23 but the formal opening rites will be on February 18 at the University of Mindanao Sports Complex in Matina. PNA
“How can these things be?” Jesus answered and said to him, “Are you the teacher of Israel and do not understand these things? Truly, truly, I say to you, we speak of what we know and testify of what we have seen, and you do not accept our testimony. “If I told you earthly things and you do not believe, how will you believe if I tell you
heavenly things? You must be born again: This was referred to Nicodemus who hide in the dark in meeting Jesus. Jesus wanted him to get out from that dark life for him to show his conversion to the public. The Greek word of the word born again is “Metanoia” means change of mind. Have you ever changed your mind in a
is impossible. It is not true; since transformations take place once you will for it and cooperate the grace that you have received during your baptism. Titus 2:11-12”For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age.
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Fish stocking program in Lake Mainit underway BUTUAN City--A fish stocking program, led by the Bureau of Fish and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), is now underway in Mindanao’s second largest lake to enhance the catch of the fisherfolk living around the water body. Dubbed as “Balik Sigla Sa Ilog At Lawa” (BASIL), BFAR-Caraga Director Juan Albaladejo said the fish-stocking program in Mainit Lake
is a five-year project aimed at reviving the country’s major bodies of water to optimize their economic benefits. The program seeks to enhance fisheries towards sustainability and repopulate indigenous species in support of biodiversity conservation and food sufficiency, Albaladejo added. For Mainit Lake, Albaladejo said Project
Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN THE MATTER OF JOINT PETITION CIVIL CASE NO. 2018-009 TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE BETWEEN SPOUSES VIRGILIO RICARDO FAUSTO RIGOR III AND ROSARIO LEONARDO ARENAS-RIGOR, VIRGILIO RICARDO FAUSTO RIGOR III AND ROSARIO LEONARDO ARENAS-RIGOR, 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 October 8, 2005 at San Rafael, Bulacan, both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this Court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their residence at 1st East Rosario Heights, Tubod, Iligan City and Caloocan, Metro Manila 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 their 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 October 8, 2005, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had 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 23, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 19th day of January, 2018. (Sgd.) HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge
certain decision in life? Some made a very wrong changed by deciding to live a miserable and sinful life. God wants you to decide what is right. It is not necessarily to transfer to other denominations to be saved because, being a catholic believer; the ingredients of our salvation are here already. Do not think that to be here in this church, renewal
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“BASIL” has already released 316,920 pieces of “Bangus” and 87,500 pieces of “Carp” fingerlings late last year. The simultaneous stocking was done in the lakeside municipalities of Mainit in Surigao del Norte, and Kitcharao and Jabonga, in Agusan del Norte. Albaladejo said the program is anchored on the five major components, including
social preparations and capacity building, resource profiling, habitat restoration, rationalized fisheries enhancement and monitoring and evaluation. It currently covers seven identified major lakes and six major river basins across the. The lakes included the 90,000-hectares Laguna de Bay; the 34,700-hectares
Lake Lanao; the 23,400-hectares Taal Lake, and the 17,300-hectares Lake Mainit in Surigao del Norte. Also included are the 11,000-hectares Naujan Lake in Oriental Mindoro; the 6,500-hectares Buluan Lake of Maguindanao and the 354-hectares Lake Sebu of South Cotabato.(Noel B. Najarro/PNA)
Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City
Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN THE MATTER OF JOINT PETITION CIVIL CASE NO. 2018-011 REGISTER THE DIVORCE BETWEEN SPOUSES ERNESTO B. PIELAGO, JR. AND CHERYL VENCI PIELAGO,
IN THE MATTER OF JOINT PETITION CIVIL CASE NO. 2018-010 REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES JOEMAR P. VALDEVILLA AND AUBREY BABE MUECO-VALDEVILLA,
ERNESTO B. PIELAGO, JR. AND CHERYL VENCI PIELAGO, Petitioners. x---------------------------------/
JOEMAR P. VALDEVILLA AND AUBREY BABE MUECO-VALDEVILLA, Petitioners. x---------------------------------/ ORDER
ORDER
Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on September 18, 2004 at Molave, Zamboanga del Sur, both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this Court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at the address of the undersigned counsel at 109 Tiano Bros St., Cagayan de Oro City. That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for ten (10) years now, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their 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 September 18, 2004, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had 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 26, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 22nd day of January, 2018.
Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on February 18, 2009 at Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental, both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this Court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their residents at Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental and Purok 5, Tambacan, Iligan City respectively. That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for six (6) years now, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since their separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on February 18, 2009, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them had 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 26, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED. Iligan City, Philippines, this 22nd day of January, 2018.
(Sgd.) HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge
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of winners. Around a thousand attended yesterday’s public hearing held at the Grand Caprice Restaurant and Convention Center, most of them incumbent barangay officials who called on the Commission to hold off the elections. At least 50 position papers from various Liga ng mga Barangay federations from as far as Surigao del Norte to Lanao del Sur were received by the Comelec, with the barangay chairs and councilmen expressing their desire to remain in power for the time being. As Liga ng mga Barangay Cagayan de Oro secretary Jerico Goldmar Ebabacol would put it, “the barangay officials are still at the height of both the anti-illegal drugs campaign and federalism shift awareness.” “To replace them will another batch of barangay officials will mean a delay in these efforts since the new barangay officials will need to be acquainted with their new work,” Ebabacol added. But Comelec refused to be swayed. “Under the law, we need to hold the barangay elections this May 14. We stick to our point that the only basis that we postpone the elections is if there is evidence of violence on Election Day – if our paraphernalia can’t get through, if voters are intimidated, etc.,” Guia said. It’s a different story once Congress will pass a law postponing the elections for a longer period though, Guia said. “But unless Congress will postpone the polls, we will continue preparing for Elections Day,” he stressed. The next Mindanao-wide hearing on the matter will be held in January 29.
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why he befriended them: for the vote. “Eh prangkahan ko kayo. Kung bakit ako nakipag-kaibigan sa inyo? Pulitika lang ‘yan. Boto” (I will be frank with you. You know why I befriended you? That’s politics. It’s the vote). He said you won’t win in the hinterlands and you can’t go up there if you do not befriend the NPA. Duterte also warned the NPA not to kill comrades who surrender to government. His warning came two days after he welcomed to the fold Noel Legaspi aka Efren Aksasato, spokesperson of the National Democratic Front – Far South Mindanao Region who surrendered with his NPA medic wife on January 15 and were presented to Duterte last Saturday at the Matina Enclaves. In Filipino, he said, “I will warn those who kill comrades who surrender. I will remember you. Time might come when you will
think of surrender but do not surrender. You must fight well because when you kill someone who has opted to live a peaceful life, you will pay for it.” “My policy is I’m a hardliner,” he said, as he cautioned those who will not heed his warning that they “will go forever around and around to the rest of your life” because if he chances upon them, “huwag kang magbanggit ng human rights kasi nagwa-warning na ako sa inyo. Hindi ako maniwala niyang human rights na ‘yan” (because if I chance upon you, do not ever mention human rights because I have warned you. I do not believe in human rights), the President said. “Ibigay mo muna ang human rights sa mga tao na ayaw ng gulo bago kita bigyan ng human rights. It is mutual. ‘Pag nagbaril ka ng tao, nagpatay ka. Isauli mo ‘yung utang mo. Anong human rights?” (You give human rights to those people who do not want trouble before I give you your human rights. It is mutual. When you shoot a person and kill him, you have to pay for what you did. What human rights?), Duterte asked. He said he used to be on the side of moderation and that he and the communist guerrillas “used to be friends.” But Duterte said the communists have been fighting for 50 years (the Communist Party of the Philippines was founed on 26 December 1968) , that he listened to then Profesor Jose Ma. Sison, his teacher in Political Thought at the Lyceum of the Philippines. Half a century He said the war has been going on for half a century and that even if the NPA says they will fight for another 50 years, Dutere said, “Ako ang takutin mo? (You are threatening me?) May Army ako, may Air Force, may Navy, may CAFGU pa, may police, may Boy Scout pa akong reserba.” The crowd laughed. “Unsaon nato pag-angat aning kinabuhi sa mga taong taga-bukid na ang nahibawan ra man nila kanang barat nga ideolohiya? ” (How can we uplift the lives of residents in the hinterland communities when all they knwo is the cheap ideology?), he asked. As President, Duterte said, he gave them priority, even appointing communists in his Cabinet but it is beyond him if his appointees did not get the nod of the Commission on Appointments in Congress. “Let it not be said that I did not try during my time to make peace with everybody because that is the job of the President,” Duterte added. Duterte called off the peace talks with the NDF in November, issued a proclaamation in December tagging the NPA and the CPP as “terrorist organizaton” but has not disbanded his peace panel. (Carolyn O. Arguillas / MindaNews)
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City with the municipalities of Villanueva, Talisayan, Lagonglong and Balingasag in Misamis Oriental; Dangcagan, Lantapan and Malitbog, Bukidnon; Mahinog and Mambajao, Camiguin; Pantar, Kapatagan and Nunungan, Lanao del Norte; and Calamba, Misamis Occidental. Regional Director Adorable noted that there is a decrease in confiscation of forest products with a volume of 249.80 cubic meters or 35% reduction compared to last year’s confiscation of 383.45 cu. m. The DENR 10 strictly enforced forest protection laws, rules and regulations in Northern Mindanao with the active involvement of the military, police, other government agencies and local government units. Indigenous Peoples, religious groups, civil society organizations and other concerned groups also assisted the DENR 10 in its forest protection campaign. Aside from the hiring of Forest Protection Officers, the DENR 10 is also implementing LAWIN (Landscape and Wildlife Indicators) Forest and Biodiversity Program. Detection of forest threats are immediately addressed on the ground by forest protections officers. (With report from the Planning and Management Division)
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not jointly as the House majority thinks the voting should be. The elder Pimentel, a member of the 1971 Constitution and father of the incumbent Senate President and founder of the PDP-Laban — the political party that boasts of a “super majority” in the House of Representatives. Pimentel urged the public “never to allow any super majority to trample on our rights to speak out” as he reiterated his opposition to a no-election scenario in 2019. “We must never allow any super majority to trample on our rights to speak out,” the 84-year Pimentel said. He also urged members of the minority not to be silenced and to stand up to the majority. “How can it (House) set aside something guaranteed by the Constitution?” Pimentel asked at the Senate, as he criticized the lower house’s plan to “adopt federal system pero no election muna?” “The end does not justify the means. Hindi pupuwede na sabihin mo yun just to achieve a supposedly good purpose. Good intention will be submerged into a mesh of nonsense being advocated today,” Pimentel said, drawing cheers and applause as he added, “while we are still free, speak out! Kelan ka magsalita? Kung hindi na pwede?” (When
Wednesday, January 24, 2018 will you speak out? If it’s no longer possible?) The House last week insisted it would convene as a Constituent Assembly even without the Senate’s participation. Alvarez claimed the Constitution did not say the House and Senate should vote separately but jointly. Duterte on December 7, 2016 issued Executive Order 10 creating a 25-member Consultative C ommittee (C onC om) that would “study, conduct consultations, and review the provisions of the 1987 Constitution including but not limited to the provisions on the structure and powers of the government, local governance, and economic policies,” submit their recommendations to the President and the President would submit it to Congress. Thirteen months later, Duterte has yet to name members of the ConCom. (Carolyn O. Arguillas / MindaNews)
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them under INCO terms,” it further said. It also suggests that the trade department, in collaboration with the private sector, establish an information portal as a mechanism for disseminating shipping cost information to Filipino shippers (exporters/importers). Document fee must be charged only once at origin. For detention and demurrage charges, the cost recovery should be limited to actual, not consequential, cost per day, estimated at $1 to $2 per day. For container cleaning, there should be a standard tariff schedule that could serve as uniform basis for charging, said the report. It also suggests that the Philippine Competition Commission investigate possible violations of antitrust laws, prevent cartel like behavior of shipping lines, and promote ethical and unrestricted competition. The Maritime Industry Authority is also urged to regulate international shipping lines doing business in the Philippines and enforce their compliance with INCO terms and local jurisprudence. Finally, “the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) may look at the impact on its revenue collections the reduction of taxable income resulting from the transfer of costs from the foreign shippers (exporters) to the consignees (Philippine importers),” said the paper.
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The study was commissioned by the Export Development Council (EDC) Networking Committee on Transport and Logistics Chaired by Dr. Enrico Basilio, also the main author of the study. Inco terms refers to a series of pre-defined commercial terms published by the International Chamber
of Commerce relating to international commercial law and widely used in international commercial transactions or procurement processes. Raeuber said that shipping lines impose a host of destination charges “at will” and in the absence of a competitive market, “such destination charges are usually not disclosed to the exporter.” “Such practice gives reason to regulate and control the imposition of these charges by a government regulatory agency in order to make sure that these charges follow local laws and INCO term regulations and rules, and are not dependent on the whims and caprice of the shipping lines imposing fees to parties with whom they have no contractual relationship,” he concluded. In response, the Association of International Shipping Lines (AISL) said that container deposits are not a cost to the importer or customs broker since they are refunded. The complaint from importers, AISL said, is not about the container deposit itself but the delay by some shipping lines in giving the refund for container deposits. AISL general manager Maximino Cruz said they keep reminding their member shipping lines to return the container deposits to the importer or custom broker within two weeks of the return of the empty containers. “Inaamin po namin na may mga shipping lines na talaga namang ang tagal magbalik ng refund. May mga efficient…Unfortunately, merong mga iba hindi. Yun po ang sakit ng ulo namin,” said Cruz. Meanwhile, AISL’s Joselito Ilagan suggested that AFFIDAVIT OF ADJUDICATION OF SOLE HEIR WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late JOSEPH MAANDIG BANDOLA, who died on October 28, 2004 at Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental. That during his lifetime the deceased was the lawful and absolute owner of parcel of land and more particularly described as follows: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-120407 “A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 3048-G-10, Psd-10-031187, being a portion of Lot 3948-G, (LRC) Psd-60820), situated in the Barrio of Upper Balulang, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of One Thousand One Hundred Sixteen (1,116) square meters, more or less.” Is the subject of AFFIDAVIT OF ADJUDICATION OF SOLE HEIR WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, made and entered by BANDIONNI EARL BANDOLA, of legal age, Filipino Citizen, Single and a resident of Maandig Compound, Km.6 Upper Balulang, Cagayan de Oro City. That for and in consideration of the sum of SIXTY THOUSAND PESOS (P60,000.00) Philippine Currency, in hand paid in full and receipt whereof, hereby acknowledged by me from MERIAM BANDOLA TAGURAN, of legal age, Filipino, Widow and a resident of Maandig Compound, Km.6 Upper Balulang, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, hereinafter called the BUYER, I hereby SELL, WAIVE, TRANSFER, CONVEY and DELIVER in a manner absolute and irrevocable to MERIAM BANDOLA TAGURAN, her heirs, successors and assigns, the above described property. Under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Quintilianito S. Babarin Jr; as per Doc. No. 202; Page No. 42; Book No. 87; Series of 2017. MDN: Jan. 10, 17 & 24, 2018
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port users negotiate with shipping lines on these charges. “Shipping lines are open to dialogue. We’re very open to dialogue. Not all carriers actually impose such charges,” he said.
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the rules of origin. Ortiz-Luis also shared optimism on the recovery of the export sector. The export group chief said growth across most of developing Asia is expected to remain strong this year, buoyed by a revival in global trade, robust expansion in major industrial economies and improved prospects for the People’s Republic of China. “Services exports is expected to account for 50 percent of the country’s total exports by 2022, even as we have been reinvigorating the manufacturing sector which we believe is better positioned to generate more jobs and sources of livelihood,” he added.
AFFIDAVIT OF ADJUDICATION BY SOLE HEIR Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late FELIPE E. ESPERA, who died intestate without issue on May 9, 2010 on board MV Red Gardenia Berthed at Estanio, Santos, Sao Paulo, Brazil. That the deceased left an estate consisting of a parcel of land and a residential building constructed thereon which is more particularly described hereunder: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE (No. T-23839) under TAX DECLARATION NO. 08-05-000300392 “A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 4, Pcs-10-000570, being a portion of Lot 3327-D, Psd-10-009652) situated in the Barrio of Bading, City of Butuan, Province of Agusan del Norte, Island of Mindanao; containing an area of THREE HUNDRED FIFTY ONE (351) SQUARE METERS, more or less.” ; Is the subject of AFFIDAVIT OF ADJUDICATION BY SOLE HEIR, made and entered into by; FLORDELIS M. ESPERA, of legal age, Filipino citizen, widow and a resident of Purok Santol, San Isidro, Talacogon, Agusan del Sur, after being sworn according to law, hereby depose and say; That the Assessed Value of the parcel of land is P21,130.00 while that of the residential building is P231,950.00; That pursuant to the Rule 74, Sec. 1 of the Rules of Court, I hereby adjudicate unto myself the above described real estate including the improvement existing thereon; That I execute this affidavit in order to attest to the truth of all the foregoing facts. Under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Miguel M. Sabacajan; as per Doc. No. 191; Page No. 39; Book No. 65; Series of 2018. MDN: Jan. 24, 31, & Feb. 7, 2018
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Globe seeks private sector support to build more cellsites Collaboration to help ease challenges in building telco infrastructure; includes rollout of GoWIFI hotspots in select Shell service stations
Globe President & CEO Ernest Cu (3rd from left) and Pilipinas President & CEO Cesar Romero (3rd from right) shake hands following the signing of partnership on co-location of Globe cell sites in Shell-owned retail stations as well as implementation of GoWiFi in select Shell gas stations. They are joined, from left, by Globe Chief Commercial Officer Albert de Larrazabal, Globe Chief Technology & Information Officer Gil Genio; Shell Vice President for External Relations and Government Relations Ramon del Rosario; Shell Retail Network Delivery Manager Jodicel Gesmundo.
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lobe Telecom sought private sector support in its bid to build more cell site, signing a partnership with Pilipinas Shell in line with the telecommunications provider’s initiative to enhance network coverage and capacities for better customer experience. The collaboration would help ease challenges besetting
Globe in expanding its network infrastructure. The partnership enables Globe to widen its network build amid insatiable demand for mobile services, particularly data. The collaboration also allows the leading telecommunications provider to establish GoWiFi hotspots in select Shell service stations, providing Shell customers with connectivity. “This collaboration with Shell is breath of fresh air considering the enormous challenges we encounter in establishing network infrastructure such as cell sites. This also supports our commitment in continuing to build a robust and reliable network for our customers’ expanding data needs,” Globe President & CEO Ernest Cu said. Cesar Romero, President and CEO of Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation (PSPC) and Chairman of Shell Companies in the Philippines (SCiP) explained that the partnership with Globe supports the company’s drive and advocacy towards nationbuilding by helping people connect with each other. “Our partnership with Globe is in line with our vision for nation-building that includes developing smarter cities and smarter infrastructures,” he said. “We believe providing better connectivity is a vital component of progress.” The collaboration with Shell is expected to help ease the growing need for more telecommunication infrastructure necessary for Globe to provide sufficient coverage and capacities. For several years now, Globe has been aggressive seeking partnership with government institutions as well as with private sector organizations in a bid to expand its network reach. “We are constantly seeking ways to improve customer experience, especially in high-traffic and strategic areas. The partnership, which we project will lead to improved mobile services, is a winwin collaboration for the two companies, benefitting both our customers,” Cu emphasized, adding Globe is hoping to replicate such partnership with other private sector organizations.
The two companies have identified 14 Shell service stations as target sites, most of which are located along major thoroughfares and major areas of converge, significantly improving mobile experience in surrounding areas. The partnership is like to be expanded to include other sites moving forward. Shell is also in discussion with GCash for the adoption of cashless payments using quick response (QR) codes. GCash is a mobile wallet service offered by Mynt, a financial technology company owned by Globe, Ant Financial and Ayala Corp. In August last year, GCash introduced the scan to pay feature in the GCash App, allowing customers to pay by simply scanning QR (quick response) codes of merchants using their smartphones. E-payments provide safety and convenience when shopping for goods and services as people need not carry around loads of cash anymore. For many years now, Globe Telecom’s initiative to expand its network infrastructure has been hampered by permitting challenges. At least 25 permits are needed to put up one cell site and the permitting process takes at least eight months to complete, barring major concerns from various agencies, including local government units, homeowners associations, among others. Globe has been addressing this issue by continuously and aggressively finding solutions and pursuing collaborations with both the government and private sectors to provide quality telco service. User-per-site density in the Philippines is about 2,244 based on Tower Exchange’ estimate of 21,000 total cell sites in the country against internet users of around 47.1 million. By comparison, Vietnam, which is similar in size to the Philippines, has a much lower user-per-site density of only 860 based on a total number of 55,000 cell sites against 47.3 million internet users. This statistic demonstrates the substantial number of cell site backlog in the country.