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Villanueva mayor seeks to balance agri, industrial dev’t in 2021 By JASPER MARIE OBLINA-RUCAT

MISAMIS ORIENTAL -- “There are two sides to the Villanueva economy: one where large locators of the Phividec Industrial Estates are situated; while the other depends on agriculture.” Mayor Jennie Rosalie many industries have exUy-Mendez, guest in the isted, Mendez said, “It has first episode of Commu- such a positive influence nications Secretary Martin in our community in terms Andanar’s Network Briefing of giving employment opNews, January 4, shared portunities to our people, there needs to be a balance but I also want to develop between the industrial and our agricultural sector together with the industrial agricultural sector. The choice to become sector. Our products are industrial, she said, was rice, corn, banana, mangoes, not from the local govern- cacao, and these products i ment unit but in the 1970s believe can also be used in and 1980s when Villanueva food processing.” and Tagoloan was chosen The mayor added that to become Phividec areas they have two public marnow known as Phividec kets that are in the works for 2021. One is the existing Industrial Authority. Meanwhile, since then See SEEKS, page 11

Villanueva Mayor Jennie Rosalie Uy-Mendez, the first guest of Communications Secretary Martin Andanar’s Network Briefing News for January 2021, discusses plans and projects of the local government units for 2021. (Network Briefing News)

Remove my name from choices of prexy bets, Sara to poll firms By JUN LEDESMA

DAVAO CITY – Despite topping the recent Pulse Asia yearend survey results on possible Presidential 2022 candidates, City Mayor Inday Sara Duterte remained impassive. “The Presidential Elections of 2022 is farthest from the minds of many Filipinos as we focus firmly on how to survive the economic and humanitarian crisis still in front of us as we continue to battle the effects of Covid-19 on our people and our country. Nevertheless, I respectfully suggest to survey organizations to remove my name from the choices,” said Duterte on Friday when asked to comment on the results released shortly before New Year’s eve. The President’s daughter, who bested 10 others on See REMOVE, page 11

Davao City Mayor Inday Sara Duterte (Davao CIO

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GSIS to subsidize education of 5K members’ kin THE Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is subsidizing the college education of 5,025 of its members’ kin for School Year 2020-2021 under the GSIS Educational Subsidy Program (GESP). The grantees were selected from 5,427 nominees. Priority was given to children of GSIS members with the lowest annual basic salary. The grantees will be notified via email and text message. The list will be uploaded to the GSIS website at www.gsis.gov.ph. GSIS will give a Php10,000 yearly financial assistance to the grantees to augment their educational fund. They will continue to receive the subsidy until they finish their college course provided they meet the 80% general weighted average with no failing grade or incomplete mark in any subject in the previous semester or term of the See SUBSIDIZE, page 11

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By IRENE JOY B. DAYO

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Dec. 31 (PIA)--To acquaint industries with the potentials of out-of-school youth, a hub-wide forum gathered USAID Opportunity 2.0’s (USAID O2) partners from the private establishments based in Mindanao. The event tagged as “Upskilled and Ready: An Agile Workforce for the Economic Reboot” is conducted to inform the private establishments that out-of-school youth are upskilled and ready workers. They are trained in various interventions through Department of Education’s Alternative Learning System and skills training under Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and thus, they are helpful for businesses as economy opens and starts rebuilding and revitalizing. Moreover, the forum also brought out-of-school youth closer to the actual scene of employment. USAID O2 is partnering with private sector in implementing their plans, programs and projects. The forum featured a session flow that opened series of topics in relation to the importance of having technically competent and highly adaptable workforce as the country bounces back from the effects of COVID-19 health crisis. Speaker and Integrated Communications Strategist Eugene Claravall explained the values and common See PRESENTS, page 9

A hub-wide forum gathers USAID Opportunity 2.0’s (USAID O2) partners from the private establishments based in Mindanao. (IJBD/PIA10)

DavNor town lures early biz permit renewals with perks, prizes By PREXX MARNIE KATE TROZO

DAVAO CITY – Perks and prizes await business owners who will apply or renew their business permit early as the Sto. Tomas town in Davao del Norte gears up for the opening of the 2021 “BOSS (Business One-Stop Shop (BOSS) NI TOMAS” on Monday. Jane Gatillo, head of the Business Permits and Licenses Office (BPLO), said Sunday her office is closely coordinating with the Municipal Treasurer’s Office (MTO) to ensure they will be able to receive a token of appreciation from the Sto. Tomas local government unit. Apart from that, Gatillo said BPLO and MTO had established 11 one-stopshop locations in various

Lanao Norte cops link 5 residents to stray bullet incident By DIVINA SUSON

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barangays to also fast-track the processing of business permits and licenses with a lesser risk from exposure

ILIGAN CITY – Police has identified five individuals as persons of interest on the death of a 12-year-old girl who was hit with a stray bullet during the New Year revelry in Barangay Poblacion, Sapad town, Lanao del Norte. On Saturday, Lt. Elric Palanas, chief of Sapad police, said the five people were subjected to paraffin and ballistic test to identify who among them fired a gun on midnight of Jan. 1. “They are persons of inof clients to coronavirus barangays’ schedules will terest, not suspects, because disease 2019 (Covid-19). still be accommodated at the we still need validation. “Those business permit Municipal Recreation and They were tagged based applicants who missed their See LURES, page 9 See LINK, page 9

DavOcc town diarrhea outbreak leaves 1 dead, 33 hospitalized By CHE PALICTE

DAVAO CITY – A senior citizen died while 33 others were hospitalized due to a diarrhea outbreak that hit Barangay Butuan in Jose Abad Santos (JAS) town in Davao Occidental, its Mayor Jason John Joyce said Sunday. In an interview with Philippine News Agency (PNA), Joyce identified the victim as Emilio Sumanday, 68, and a resident of the barangay. “Right now, we have 33 patients confined at our District Hospital and we

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are also verifying if those patients brought to Glan, Sarangani were diarrhearelated cases,” he said. Citing the Municipal Health Office findings, Joyce said the infectious diarrheal disease was due to contaminated water from a deep well, the main source of water in the said barangay. “That’s where they get their source of water. We immediately acted on the emergency when the outbreak was reported yesterday morning and have prepared dextrose and medicines, and our rescue vehicles are also on standby,” he added. Joyce assured that the affected barangay residents have been taken care of and

the hospitalization costs of those confined at the district hospital will be shouldered by the municipal local government unit. “Those who will be referred to other hospitals will be assisted by the LGUJAS, provincial government, congressional office, and Dumper Party-list. We also talked to Department of Health in Region 11 (DOH11) regional director Dr. Annabelle Yumang and she assured us of the agency’s assistance,” Joyce said. He also called for an emergency meeting with the Municipal Inter-Agency Task Force to plan out further actions to be undertaken. (PNA)

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Davao City to strengthen maritime security Westmincom backs Sulu decision to to avoid entry of travelers from Sabah

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By ANTONIO L. COLINA IV

DAVAO CITY -- Local authorities here will intensify maritime border security to prevent illegal entry of travelers following reports that a mutated strain of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), called A701B, has been discovered in Sabah, Malaysia, a close neighbor of Davao Region. Dr. Ashely Lopez, Davao City Health Office COVID-19 focal person, said during an interview over Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR 87.5) on Wednesday that although the local government has established a strict system at the Davao International Airport (DIA) in screening the arriving passengers, authorities were concerned that travelers from Sabah may bypass protocols through the porous backdoor channels. Arriving air passengers are required to present a “negative” reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test results taken within 24 to 72 hours before departure to Davao or subject themselves to a free swab test upon arrival. Lopez said the security group was concerned that travelers from Malaysia who are carrying this new strain may escape notice of local

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authorities by taking a boat to the region via sea routes from Zamboanga City or municipalities of Maitum and Maasim in Sarangani province in Soccsksargen. “This is a cause for concern, particularly those who take the motorboats of the fishermen because this is an open sea,” he said. He said authorities dis-

cussed on Wednesday how they can intensify the security measures to prevent infected travelers from skirting border protocols. Lopez added that local authorities were also concerned about the discovery of a more infectious new strain of COVID-19, called D614G strain, in the United Kingdom.

He said not all mutated strains of the virus could cause more severe symptoms. “The virus mutates every now and then. We have several mutations already from the start of COVID because that is its characteristics. There is no evidence that this strain is more harmful. The concern for now is

that the ability to transmit is two times faster,” Lopez pointed out. President Rodrigo R. Duterte announced on Monday that Davao City and the province of Davao del Norte will remain under a General Community Quarantine until January 31, 2021. As of December 29, See SECURITY, page 9

ZAMB OANGA CIT Y-Amid the threats by the new strain of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), the Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) has deployed troops to guard the borders in the southernmost part of the country. “We are maximizing our capabilities to keep the contagion offshore,” Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan Jr., commander of Westmincom, said Saturday. Vinluan said with the new strain of Covid-19 reportedly detected in Sabah, the provincial government of Sulu is set to implement a temporary lockdown from January 4 to 17 to prevent the entry of civilians coming from Sabah. “The command supports the decision of the provincial government of Sulu, and we already deployed additional troops to secure the border and to disallow entry of passenger’s vessels from Sabah,” Vinluan said. People usually travel from Sabah to the southern part of the country, including the province of Sulu-and vice-versa--aboard wooden-hulled vessels. Travelers include traders See BACKS, page 9

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2020 has been a difficult year for the world at large. And as we wave goodbye to a year of unexpected and hard lessons, 2021 may offer us an opportunity to move forward with renewed hope and confidence to rise again as one. Indeed Covid-19 crisis has literally reshaped our health lifestyles and the world’s economic landscape. Yet as we greet the coming of the New Year, the World Health Organization has sounded an alarm of a new strain of Covid-19 that forced Europe to lock down. The presence of a more infectious strain of the virus has caused a new wave

of lockdowns and travel restrictions that prompted a logistics crisis and hammered stock markets across the continent. And worst, this virus may never be wiped out easily. The deadly Covid-19 that changed our ways over night, crashed economies in an instant, claimed the lives of thousands en masse, and displaced millions worldwide is seen to stay like all other previous viruses, thus we have to learn to live with it. This corona virus has found a home called earth— for good. For now, there is no guarantee that this virus would slow down despite

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the loads of vaccines now available in the market. Though some countries are gradually easing lockdown restrictions this holiday season. Its long way to go on the path to returning to normal, and therefore we have to stay the course. Stay safe.Keep the distance. Wear your mask and face shield. (ruffy44_ph2000@ yahoo.com)

Contemplation for New Year 2021

Ambition is an incredible attribute, but when not kept in check, it can lead to all of your ideas collapsing. So it is with your goal setting. Be healthier, sleep more, get promoted, climb that mountain, read those books, improve the bottom line. That’s just a small sample of the many goals people consider (Franklin Covey, 2020) FRANKLIN Covey is a company established in 1997. It is the result of a merger between Hyrum W, Smith’s Franklin Quest and Stephen R. Covey Leadership Center. The above quotation is one of the strategies to get ourselves stay safe and sustainable. When contemplating, this quotation is not only for companies, institutions, universities or colleges, but also for individuals who want to survive for a better future. First, be healthier! We know during the new normal, starting in February 2019, Covid-19 has dev-

astated the world nations. Only will those who keep themselves healthy be the survivors. It is so scary when looking at teh Covid-19 outbreak. A report by the World Health Organization (WHO) per December 30, 2020, Covid-19 cases with the situation by the WHO region is as to the following. Americas, 35, 363, 389 confirmed; Europe, 26, 225, 728 confirmed; Southeast Asia, 11, 961, 922 confirmed; Eastern Mediterranean, 4, 910, 107 confirmed; Africa, 1, 895, 407 confirmed;, and Western Pacific, 1, 087, 695

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confirmed cases. In any country, it is evident that all the national leaders have allocated lots of state budget for overcoming the devastating Covid-19 outbreak. It can make all the national economies collapse. Why? All need to be healthy. Otherwise, all nations cannot do their jobs the best. Whatever amount should be spent for it. Second in the quotation is sleep more. When we sleep, we relax. Lacking of sleep means we are apt to get infected by any virus. Sleeping is our basic need though in economics, it is See 2021, page 11

Hints and Traces

Making the New Year a good year UNFORTUNATELY, we are still hearing that this COVID pandemic will still be with us for months and even for years. Let’s hope and pray that this piece of information would be proven wrong as early as possible, and that those things that are needed to end it are discovered and given to us. But even if that disturbing news holds true, we should not allow it to sour and darken our vision about this new year that has just begun. If we have faith in God, we know that no matter how things go and develop in this new year, everything would just work out for the good. With God, we would know how to derive good even from the worst evil that can menace us this year. God is always in control, and

if we are with him, we too can have a certain degree of dominion over whatever would happen. Whatever crisis we may have would always offer us a new opening for a greater good. We should just deepen our faith so that our hope would continue to be vibrant instead of thinning, and our charity, instead of fading, would grow stronger. With God, we are assured that not only would we survive whatever trials would come our way. We would even prosper, as we would certainly learn new things, acquire new virtues and invigorate those virtues that we already have, be purified of the remains of the sins of all men, etc. In other words, this pandemic would give all of us an occasion to get closer to

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God and to cooperate more closely in the continuing divine work of human redemption. That is how we should look at this news, so that not only would we be egged to prepare ourselves accordingly but would also lead us to see things under a very positive and meaningfully light. We can also say that God allows these trials, challenges and difficulties to happen because he wants to remind us that we need to to get closer to him. To be sure, he does not directly wish evil to happen to us, but allows the limitations See YEAR, page 11

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Message of Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar on New Year’s Day The past year has been marked by major changes not only in our country, but for the rest of the world. Aside from the COVID-19 pandemic that has affected the entire world, the Philippines has endured calamities and natural disasters that have truly challenged our resilience, our grit, and our bravery as a nation. As we reflect on the past year, may we recognize all that we have achieved and accomplished despite the difficult circumstances that we have encountered. May we learn from the lessons brought by these challenges and apply our learn-

ing moving forward.

As we welcome 2021, we face the adjustments and some degree of uncertainty brought by ‘new normal’. Although our collective fight is far from over, may we remain firmly united and unyielding in meeting head on any difficulty that this year holds. Lastly, we ask everyone to remain committed in following all the health protocols and minimum health standards prescribed by our government, especially as we celebrate the coming new year, so that we can continue to heal, recover, and rise as one nation. We wish everyone a happy, safe, prosperous, and healthy New Year!

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standing the risks to life and limb,” Duterte said. “In them, we see a new expression of heroism that is truly inspiring,” he added in his Rizal Day message. Duterte urged the public to “continue to celebrate Jose Rizal and our modern-day heroes, to learn from their example, and to express the love and respect of a grateful nation.” He also noted that Rizal’s writings, such as “Noli me Tangere” and “El Filibusterismo,” “ignited a stronger sense of nationalism and revolution” against Spanish colonial rule. The two novels were deemed the guiding force of other patriots to rally for the country’s cause during the 1896 Philippine Revolution, as noted by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines and other local historians. Rizal, also a brilliant physician and scientist, was 35

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THE new Jose Rizals are health workers who risked their health to serve others amid the pandemic, according to President Rodrigo Duterte. Duterte said the frontliners are the modern-day equivalent of the national hero whose 124th death anniversary is commemorated by the nation on Wednesday. The President, in his message to the public, said the Philippines is seeing a new expression of heroism as it grapples with the coronavirus disease (Covid) which has so far infected some 471,000 individuals and killed over 9,100 people nationwide. “Today, we see many ‘Rizals’ fighting for our people, this time against an unseen adversary, a pandemic. We have our brave frontliners who continue to serve the nation in their unique capacities notwith-

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when he was executed on 30 December 1896 by a firing squad on Bagumbayan Field (now Rizal Park). Spanish authorities convicted him of rebellion, sedition, and for supposedly forming an illegal association. Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana and Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno led the flag-raising and wreathlaying ceremony in Rizal Park to commemorate the hero’s death. Lorenzana stressed that Rizal’s advocacies for the youth continue to live on through the country’s present-day soldiers and daily frontliners who continue to embody the hero’s spirit of patriotism and a sense of self-sacrifice. He also encouraged the public to honor Rizal’s memory “by coming together to pave the way for a more peaceful, united, and strong nation for the current and See CRISIS, page 9

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Lower biz tax rate if CREATE enacted into law this month By KRIS CRISMUNDO

MANILA – Businesses would pay lower corporate income tax (CIT) once the proposed Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises (CREATE) is enacted into law this month, an official of the Department of Trade and Industry said. In a recent interview with reporters, DTI Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo expressed confidence the lawmakers would pass the bill this month even as the Senate and House of Representatives are set to reconcile conflicting versions in a bicameral conference. One of the disagreeing provisions is the sunset period for registered enterprises. In the House of Representatives version, the Corporate Income Tax and Incentives Rationalization Act (CITIRA), wants shorter transition period for firms enjoying the 5 percent gross income earned (GIE). From CITIRA’s transition period of two to seven years, CREATE adjusted the sunset provision to a minimum of four years up

to nine years. Rodolfo said most enterprises are preparing for their fiscal report and tax filing in February, and if CREATE would be passed and enacted into law this month, firms would enjoy lower CIT of 25 percent from July 1, 2020. Under the CREATE, the proposed 25 percent CIT will be applied retroactively to July 1, 2020. However, if CREATE is not yet enacted into law

when firms already filed for their income tax return, they will pay the current CIT rate of 30 percent, which cannot be invoked, Rodolfo said. He added that the CREATE bill goes hand in hand with the Bayanihan 2 in helping businesses bounce back from the impacts of the pandemic. “The legislators all see the importance of providing some tax reprieve,” Rodolfo said. In Bayanihan 2, net op-

erating losses carry over is extended from three years to five years. This means that if an enterprise incurred losses in 2020 and 2021, the losses can be charged in its tax calculation for the next five years instead of three years. “These (CREATE and Bayanihan 2) are good combination for tax reprieve at this time,” Rodolfo said. “We’re still optimistic that by January, they can pass the CREATE.” (PNA)

MANILA—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) adjusted its medium-term export projections from the original build-up to US$130 billion target by 2022 set in the Philippine Export Development Plan (PEDP) 2018-2022 to US$103.9 billion. “Given that the COVID-19 disrupted several business models, it will be difficult to go achieve our pre-pandemic targets. Hence, we had to adjust our projections based also on the various inputs from industry stakeholders,” said DTI Secretary Ramon Lo-

pez. He shared that the travel goods, garments, and woodbased industries were hit the most because of weak global demand and a decrease in production due to COVID-19 restrictions. According to Sec Lopez, “The new projection can also be viewed as a fighting target for DTI, given the challenges of the pandemic and the emergence of new strains, and given that this is higher than the US$86 billion set by the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC).“ The secretary is also opti-

mistic that new investments and build-up of export capacities will be realized due to the expected immediate passage of the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises (CREATE) Act and the extension of the Bayanihan 2 We Recover As One Act, that will impact the export recovery in the next few years. According to the DTI forecasts, goods and services exports for 2020 will shrink by 14.7% to US$80.5 billion. It will then grow by 12.4% to US$90.5 billion in 2021, and by 14.8% to US$103.9 billion in 2022. Lopez asked

the DTI-Export Marketing Bureau (DTI-EMB) to review the targets given the drastic change in the global business environment. Electronic products consistently compose more than half of Philippine exports. Their association, SEIPI, assumes a -7% growth for 2020 and a +7% growth by 2021. A majority of these electronics exports are semiconductors. SEIPI’s revised targets which will impact to total goods growth rate. Meanwhile, Philippine services exports were based on market intelligence

DTI reviews medium-term export targets amid COVID-19 pandemic effects

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Modular Distance Learning: A Stand Alone Norm By MAURITA M. DONASCO School-in-charge Tablon National High School

TRADITIONAL education systems around the world became one of the early casualties of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. With the risk of transmission high among students, schools were immediately shut down as it became apparent that the illness was quickly spreading in different countries. In the Philippines, Presi-

dent Duterte initially suspended classes in Metro Manila from March 11 to 14 due to the threat of the virus. Subsequent suspensions were announced in different parts of the country, with many elementary and high schools cancelling final examinations and commencement ceremonies. At the college level,

most higher education institutions in the country decided to end the semester early because of the pandemic. Several universities and colleges also adopted a “no fail” policy in consideration of the situation. But the early end to the school year was just the beginning of a major overhaul in the entire education system in the country. As early as April, the

Department of Education (DepEd) started crafting its basic education learning continuity plan to ensure the safe reopening of the school year, initially scheduled on June 1. The continued increase in cases, however, made it clear that schools will have to reopen at a later date. Duterte even announced that he would not allow schools to reopen until a vaccine is available in the country.

3rd telco DITO challenged to quickly grab 30% of mobile Internet market MAKATI City Rep. Luis Campos Jr. has challenged DI TO Tel e c om mu n it y Corp., which is set to launch commercial operations this March, to capture some 30 percent of the market for mobile Internet services inside 24 to 36 months. “This is where the rubber meets the road for DITO, which the government enabled as the country’s third major telecommunications player precisely to fire up forceful competition in the market for Internet services,” Campos said. “The government did not bring in DITO so that it will end up a minor player with a marginal market share of 10 to 15 percent,” Campos said. “With DITO up and running, we envision a strong and highly dynamic telecommunications market where three large players are constantly racing to offer superior services to consumers – just like in Thailand – resulting in truly world-class Internet speeds,” Campos said. Thailand has the second fastest average mobile Internet speed at 42.80 megabits per second (Mbps), after Singapore’s 71.32 Mbps, among the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The Philippines, meanwhile, has the second slowest average mobile Internet

speed at 18.49 Mbps, just slightly ahead of Indonesia’s 17.45 Mbps, among ASEAN members, according to the Speedtest Global Index. At present, the country’s telecommunications sector is ruled by only two players – PLDT Inc. and Globe Telecom Inc. Campos is author of House Bill 7479, which seeks to reclassify Internet access as a basic telecommunications service. The country’s 25-yearold Public Telecommunications Policy Law treats Internet access as a “valueadded service” rather than a basic service. Thus, suppliers are relatively free to provide the service on their own terms. Campos’ bill empowers the National Telecommunications Commission to set compulsory deadlines for industry players to deliver faster Internet speeds under pain of a fine of P1 million per day, or P365 million per year, until they achieve compliance. The government selected DITO as the third telecommunications player in 2018, following a bidding exercise. Backed by its 40-percent foreign partner China Telecommunications Corp., DITO is expected to starting selling SIM cards to consumers this March in stand-alone stores as well See TELCO, page 11

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By MARIA TERESA R. OBLIG Teacher III Bulua Central School

COVID-19 pandemic has affected all walks of life may it be social, economic, isolation and even triggering mental health instability and a lot more. One of the most affected includes the educational system wherein learners cannot go to school and have face to face learning with their teachers. But the Department of Education headed by Secretary Lepnor M. Briones supported by the whole syatem is so strong to go on the learning of the learners though the face to face cannot be and will never be impossible. Generally sp eaking, printed modular was the most possible to most of the populace in the field of learnings. Bulua Central School from 25 percent as pkanned of modules to produce, it had increased to 50 percent. Ninety-three billion pages of learning modules for millions of public school students will be needed just for one full academic year.93.6 billion pages of learning modules

for millions of public school students will be needed just for one full academic year. Under DepEd’s printed modular learning system, students will be provided with self-learning materials. Teachers will be giving students SLMs per quarter. That will mean students will be receiving 4 sets of materials for one whole academic year. The materials will be distributed to parents before the opening of classes. For students whose parents are not available to get these from schools, there will be designated pick up points in their barangays. The distribution will be done at least 4 times for the school year.

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Go lauds Kuwaiti court verdict on OFW’s slay case MANILA – Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has welcomed the Kuwait court’s ruling, saying that justice must be served for Filipina domestic worker Jeanelyn Padernal Villavende. “Alam mo, ako po’y nagagalak dahil nabigyan na po ng hustisya na matagal na nating inaasam (I’m glad that the justice that we’re longing for has been served,” Go said during a radio interview on Dec. 31. Go made this comment after a Kuwaiti criminal court on December 30 sentenced to death by hanging a Kuwaiti woman for the death of Villavende in December 2019. The husband was sentenced to four years in prison for covering up and not reporting the crime. “Pero hindi na po maib-

abalik ang buhay ng ating kapwa Pilipino na si Villavende. So, nakakalungkot man po, dapat noon pa ‘yan eh (We cannot bring back the life Villavende. So, though it’s sad, this [ruling] should have been done long before),” he added. The murder of Villavende prompted the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration in January to approve a resolution imposing total deployment ban to Kuwait. This comes after it was found in the autopsy conducted by the National Bureau of Investigation that she was sexually abused and tortured. The NBI also reported that Villavende’s brain, heart, and some internal organs were missing. She also incurred multiple trau-

matic injuries, including in the genitalia, which indicates that she was sexually abused. Go, earlier, has expressed strong condemnation over the violent killing of the OFW in the hands of her Kuwaiti employer. “Kinokondena ko ‘yung pagpatay kay Jeanelyn at (We condemned the killing of Jeanelyn and) despite the May 2018 agreement between the Philippines and Kuwaiti government, there are still reports of violence and abuses committed against our fellow Filipinos in Kuwait,” Go added. Citing Villavende’s case, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go Go mentioned the pressing need for a separate department for overseas Filipinos See LAUDS, page 9

Tondo residents earn P19,000 in two hours from vegetable farming

TONDO resident-beneficiaries in 17 barangays reaped their vegetables and earned P19,000.00 in just two hours as they sold more than 600 kilos of vegetables at a discounted price from the “pick, harvest, and pay” promo conducted yesterday during the 1st urban vegetable garden Harvest Festival. The said activity is being implemented by the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) under the “Buhay sa Gulay” project, in partnership with St. John Bosco Parish, Department of Agriculture (DA), and the local government of Manila. More than 8,000 square Agrarian Reform Secretary Brother John R. Castriciones (from right to left), Fr. meter idle soccer field, Gaudencio Carandang Jr., DA reperesentative and President Planters Products Ranilo managed by St. John Bosco Maderazo and DAR CaLaBaRZon Regional Director Rene Colocar initiates the pick, Parish located in Tondo, harvest and pay activity. Manila, was converted into

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an urban vegetable garden which benefitted families and residents of 17 barangays around the parish to lessen the economic and health effects of COVID-19 pandemic in the area. “Kapag nagtutulungan at nagkakaisa ang mga mamamayan, ang pamahalaan at ang simbahan, ay siguradong magkakaroon ng isang produktibong programa na magpapaunlad sa pamayanan,” DAR Secretary Brother John R. Castriciones said during the celebration of Buhay Sa Gulay Harvesgt Festival. He said the Buhay sa Gulay Harvest Festival demonstrated the concerted effort of the local and national government agencies in bringing about farm products in the city through the dedication, commitment,

and handwork provided by the farmer-scientist from Cavite and the Tondo urban farmers. “Ang mamamayan po ng Tondo ay maaari nang magani ng gulay mula sa lupang ipinahiram ng simbahan at bayaran ng diretso ang mga produktong kanilang naani. Hindi na nila kailangang pumunta sa palengke dahil sariwang-sariwa ang mga gulay na kanilang maaani. dito. Siguradong magiging masigla at malusog ang pangangatawan ng mga mamamayan dito,” Brother John said. Castriciones emphasized that during this time of the pandemic, Filipinos must unite and help each other not only to combat the negative effect of the COVID-19 in the county but also to See EARN, page 11

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DTI Bagsakan Project Culminates in Christmas Grand Fest As part of its initiatives to provide micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with continued market presence, the Department of Trade and Industry through the Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion (BDTP) and in collaboration with the DTI Regional and Provincial Offices has held a series of Bagsakan projects at various venues since March of this year. With the difficulties posed by the Taal Volcano eruption at the start of the year, then immediately followed by the global pandemic, local entrepreneurs who relied on the vibrant domestic market were hard hit. By the end of the year, the DTI-BDTP would have completed 29 Bagsakan events and assisted 200 MSMEs including 13 social associations and 4 fruit growers cooperatives from 26 provinces to make their products accessible to Metro Manila consumers. It has generated sales of over Php 18-million for the participating exhibitors. In his remarks, Usec. Macatoman observed that the Bagsakan project is a “contribution to the DTI’s advocacy to ‘Buy Local,

sakan project that culminated with the Christmas Grand Fest, the DTI-BDTP also recently launched the National Trade Fair (NTF) Digital Mall, a permanent e-commerce platform for MSMEs from the country’s 17 regions. There are

SHE makes the Filipinos very proud! This was how Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III described the recognition given by the Queen of England to Filipino nurse Charito Romano for her exemplary work at a home care at the height of the Covid pandemic in the United Kingdom. “Our congratulations may not be enough to express how our government is grateful to her for making our people very proud,” Bello said. Bello added, “Nurse Romano’s outstanding performance exemplifies the Filipino virtues at work even under worst conditions and personal risks. What a very inspiring story for our overseas workers to start the new year.” Romano was among the recipients of the Medal of the Order of the British Empire in Queen Elizabeth II’s New Year Honours List 2021. Romano works as a staff nurse at the Arbrook House Care Home in Esher, England since 2018. During the first wave of the pandemic in March 2020, she said their manager of the nursing home trusted her to make immediate decisions

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A formal ceremony marking the culmination of the DTI Bagsakan project was held during the Christmas Grand Fest at the Festival Mall in Alabang, Muntinlupa City, last December 16, 2020. In attendance at the event were (L-R): Emily de Leon, senior manager of exhibits and conventions, Filinvest Lifemalls; Dir. Marievic Bonoan of the DTI-Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion; Denise Rae Lagayan, assistant vice president for marketing, Festival Malls; Cong. Rozzano Rufino Biazon, representative of the lone district of Muntinlupa City; Usec. Abdulgani Macatoman of the DTI-Trade Promotions Group; Joselito Santos, senior vice president for Filinvest Land; and RJ Smith, deputy city administrator of Muntinlupa City.

Go Lokal, Shop Local, Eat Local, and Travel Local.’ More than ever, we need to stimulate economic activity by creating demand for our locally-made products, especially those produced by the MSMEs we serve.” The following top sellers for the Bagsakan special

project were also awarded certificates of recognition: Bataan Mango Growers Association (Bataan), Gloria’s Delicacies (Bataan), Amanda’s Marine Products (Bataan), Gracielo’s Cashew Nuts (Bataan), Joyful Farm Organic Garden (Bulacan), Guimaras Mango Growers

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truths of the current young generation or Generation Z, where the out-of-school youth belong. 2.9M of Philippines’ total population is out-of-school youth. This population is a group of young dreamers and are striving for a better future. They want to be always present and be connected and desired their parents to respect their voices. They also believe that happiness is a personal design, a choice and happy life is a fulfilling life. Thus, one should choose to be happy. Gen Zs believe in the mantra, “Kaya ko ‘to! G lang nang G with all negativities around.” Gen Zs are also resilient, the kind of attitude that will not easily surrender. Generation Z people also cling to the idea that family is eternal. For them, optimism is fueled by faith, hope and salvation. “Diskarte, lakas ng loob, sipag at sakripisyo are means to realize dreams… and Generation Z are also known for “Malasakit” (Strategies, courage and sacrifices are means to realize dreams. Generation Z are also known for Malasakit, the feeling of treating others as their family),” Claravall shared, implying that businesses could take advantage of these admirable traits of youth by training and eventually employing them. On the other hand, another event speaker, Dr. Carl Balita of Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry discussed that the youth and even the general public is experiencing the challenges of a “VUCA World.” VUCA is a modern term and abbreviation that means volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity. He said that people are in the time and place of “Volatility” where things change rapidly. There is “Uncertainty” and everyone are already unclear about the present. The world is as well bombarded with “Complexity,” where people are faced with multiple key decision factors. Finally, in a VUCA World, there is “Ambiguity.” There is a lack of clarity about meanings. Piling to these are difficulties brought about by the pandemic like closure of businesses, unemployment, overwhelmed economics and virus scare, among others. People are pressed down, he said.

Balita suggested that in order for a person to manage every difficulty, he must turn around meaning of VUCA which is having a vision, achieving understanding, clarity and being agile. He said that having agility is a key factor of an individual for him to be a good contributor to a business in overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic. Being agile is the ability to adapt quickly with change, grow aligned with the vision, innovate customer-centrism, learn to learn and execute collaboratively. The forum also featured success stories of Filipino youth under USAID, presentation of Opportunity 2.0 interventions and a panel discussion. Opportunity 2.0 is a P1.9 billion program, funded by United States Agency for International Development that will improve education, employment and livelihood outcomes for out-of-school youth across 12 cities in the country until 2025. (IJBD/ PIA10)

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Cultural Center. A separate team from BPLO will accommodate them to ensure that they are accorded appropriate assistance while renewing or applying for a business permit this year,” she added. Mayor Ernesto Evangelista said a no-contact policy and simplified business permit renewal process that are compliant with Republic Act 11032 would be enforced strictly in this year’s BOSS NI TOMAS as it “diminishes red tape, help the businesses, and specifically avoid mass gatherings that could trigger the spread of Covid-19 (coronavirus disease 2019).” RA 11032 is also known as the “Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018”. (PNA)

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on our investigation and intelligence gathering, they were together that time within the 70 to 100 meter radius of the vicinity where the girl fell to the ground,” Palanas said. Part of the investigation is the cross-matching of the firearm they got from the five persons and the bullet taken from the girl’s head which is from a .45-caliber pistol. It can be recalled that Suzette Manamparan suddenly fell to the ground while

Republic of the Philippines Province of Cotabato Municipality of Kabacan OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that ZENAIDA C. ALIPDA has filed with this Office. a petition for change of first name “AIDA” to “ZENAIDA” in the Certificte of Live Birth of ZENAIDA C. ALIPDA who was born on April 20, 1960 at KABACAN, COTABATO whose parents are RUFINO CASER and EVANGELINA DELA CRUZ. Any person adversely affected by said petition may filed his/her written opposition with this Office not lter than January 6, 2021. MDN: Jan 5 & 12, 2021

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Mon-Tue, January 4-5, 2021 playing with her cousins in front of their house to celebrate the New Year. Her mother, Emilyn, said Suzette just arrived from church and was playing with her cousins when the incident happened. Emilyn appealed for the suspect to have a conscience and surrender to the police so that her daughter’s death will be given justice. (PNA)

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Department of Health-Davao reported a total of 12,258 COVID-19 cases in the region, with 1,662 active, 10,100 recoveries, and 496 deaths. Of the total cases, Davao City reported 8,632, Davao de Oro with 594, Davao del Norte with 1,506, Davao del Sur with 869, Davao Occidental with 123, and Davao Oriental with 534. (Antonio L. Colina IV / MindaNews)

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who buy goods, mostly foodstuffs, in Sabah. “The vessels of the Naval Forces Western Mindanao will conduct patrol in the maritime borders of Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, and the Zamboanga Peninsula to prevent the entry of inflicted individuals to our area of operation,” Vinluan added. (PNA)

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future generations.” Legacy continues In a separate message, Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar expressed hopes that Rizal’s legacy “continue to burn within the hearts of every Filipino,” especially amid the challenges brought by social ills, natural disasters, and the Covid pandemic. “May we remain inspired by and continue to embody the values and principles that defined Dr. Jose Rizal — his love for our country, compassion for others, and intellectual prowess — as we collectively heal, recover, and rise as one nation,” Andanar said. It was General Emilio Aguinaldo who, in 1898, first declared that 30 December of every year be a day of national mourning for Rizal’s death. In 1902, the Philippine Commission enacted Act 245 declaring Rizal Day as

one of the official holidays in the country. Sacrifice did not go to waste Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo, for his part, expressed hope that the sacrifice made by Rizal more than 100 years ago will push Filipinos to excel and become agents of genuine change. “We remembered that his sacrifice for the nation did not go to waste for it fueled the reawakening of our forefathers to stand up against the abuses of our colonizers,” he explained. He added the commemoration of Rizal’s death also serves as an inspiration for modern-day heroes, who are the frontliners, to remain steadfast on the challenges of the present times and to become beacons of hope for this country. “He was the one who planted the seeds of the revolution against the Spanish rule in this country,” Panelo said during his online “Counterpoint” program. “The legacy of Rizal’s (life and) death is a walking testament to a person’s magnificent and consuming love for his country that sparked a leap for freedom and an assertion of national dignity.” “Hence, today similarly forms part of our collective imagination of our continuing revolution against foreign institutions or entities which still treat our nation as a vassal or inferior state,” he added. (With Francis Wakefield)

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from page 7 which aims to put together concerned government agencies dealing with the overseas Filipinos under one umbrella. If passed into law, Go said it will help in curbing issues and inconveniences experienced by overseas Filipinos and will also provide better protection for them as it will promote streamlined coordination among various officials and offices based abroad through the one country-team approach. “[It is] about time that we create a Cabinet-level, secretary-led department with an organization structured to work together as one team to protect the rights and advance the interests and welfare of about 10 percent of our population who reside abroad,” Go said. He said distressed overseas

Filipinos usually get help through media interviews or Facebook. “Pero kung merong one country-team approach tayo, alam ng mga kababayan nating humihingi ng tulong kung saan pupunta. Hindi na sila mahihirapan pa (But if we have one country-team approach, our countrymen know where to go to get help. It will not be difficult for them),” he said. Go has also been instrumental in the repatriation recently of overseas Filipino worker Malik S. Darimbang who had been stuck in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for six years after he got involved in a road accident which led to the death of a Pakistani national. He also played a role in the subsequent granting of pardon to Roderick Aguinaldo, an overseas Filipino worker detained in Bahrain for four years after he was convicted for the death of a foreign national in the country. Aguinaldo was sentenced to death until his pardon and released from prison as a result DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF DECEASED SPOUSE JUAN O. HORTILANO AND FELOMINA V. HORTILANO KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: This DEED, made and entered into by Ang among: RICARDO V. HORTILANO, ROSALIA H. SALAUG, EMMA H. RONQUILLO, ANECITA H. ADAYA, AURELIA H. CABANTING, LOLITA V. HORTILANO, SUSANA H. MUAÑA, SUSAN H. GONATO, the late ESTER H. PALMES, represented by, RIZA PALMES SALVADOR, the late HENRY V. HORTILANO, represented by, FLORA D. HORTILANO, the late DANILO V. HORTILANO represented by, ARNEL S. HORTILANO, the late JERRY V. HORTILANO, represented by, JESSA MAY B. HORTILANO, all residents of Poblacion, Don Carlos, Bukidnon, all Filipino, of all legal ages. WITNESSETH That the above-named parties are the surviving legal heirs of the deceased Spouse JUAN O. HORTILANO and FELOMINA V. HORTILANO, who died intestate on January 19, 1981 and July 7, 2015, respectively at Don Carlos, Bukidnon; That at the time of their death, they has no personal properties of considerable value except their real property consisting of a parcel of land more particularly described as follows: “A Parcel of land covered by Tax Declaration No. 05-001-00433, with Property Identification No. 05905-001-08-044, Identified as Lot No. 5492 REM PART, PLS 98 EXT., Containing an area of 11.061400 Hectares. Situated at Poblacion Sur, Don Carlos, Bukidnon. That the deceased died without the Last Will and Testament; Is the subject of DEED OF EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF DECEASED SPOUSE JUAN O. HORTILANO AND FELOMINA V. HORTILANO, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. ELIZABETH ANNE Y. AGANAP, Notary Public Per Doc No. 446; Page No. 90; Book No. XLVL; Series of 2020. MDN: Dec. 22 & 29, 2020 & Jan. 5, 2021

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of the efforts of the Philippine government. He also assisted in bringing back home in 2019 several OFWs from Kuwait who were victimized by a Filipino illegal recruiter and were forced to engage in sexual services. “Sila po ang tinuturing nating mga bagong bayani na naghihirap para lang mabigyan ng mas magandang buhay ang kanilang pamilya at makatulong sa bansa. Huwag natin sila pabayaan. Gawin natin ang lahat para maisaayos ang serbisyo na dapat nilang nakukuha mula sa gobyerno (They are considered as modern heroes who work hard to give their families better life and to help the country. We should not forsake them. Do our best to give them better services they deserved from government),” he said. (PR) EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF THE LATE CESARIO GALENDEZ KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That We, DIONISIO V. GALENDEZ, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Caloocan City Manila, Philippines, CARMENCITA G. DAGUPAN, of legal age, Filipino, widow and a resident of Tagbilaran, Bohol, Philippines, ALBERTO VERADOR GALENDEZ, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Kadingilan, Bukidnon, Philippines, ZOSIMO V. GALENDEZ, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Jagna, Bohol, Philippines ROMEO B. GALENDEZ & ROLITO V. GALENDEZ, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Guindulman, Bohol, Philippines, RITA G. GEPALAGO, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Kibawe, Bukidnon, Philippines, CESARIO V. GALENDEZ, JR., of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Marikina, Philippines, WILMA G. SAAVEDRA, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of General Santos City, Philippines, do hereby, DECLARE AND MAKE MANIFEST That we are the surviving legitimate heirs of the late CESARIO GALENDEZ who died on June 18, 2007 at Quezon, Bukidnon, Philippines; That the deceased died without any will and the surviving heirs are as follows: DIONISIO V. GALENDEZ, CARMENCITA G. DAGUPAN, ALBERTO VERADOR GALENDEZ, ZOSIMO V. GALENDEZ, ROMEO B. GALENDEZ, ROLITO V GALENDEZ, RITA G. GEPALAGO, CESARIO V. GALENDEZ, JR. and WILMA G. SAAVEDRA, all legitimate heirs; That the deceased left no debts; That the deceased left a parcel of land located at Malinao Kadingilan, Bukidnon, Philippines and more particularly described as follows: “A parcel of land containing an area of SIXTY ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED TWENTY (61,120) square meters more or less. Identified as Lot No. 649, CAD. 1106-D. Covered by Katibayan ng Orihinal na Titulo Blg. T-52578.” Is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF THE LATE CESARIO GALENDEZ, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. LORDINO P. SALVAÑA, Notary Public per Doc No. 275; Page No. 55; Book No. CXVIII; Series of 2020. MDN: Jan. 5, 12 & 19, 2021

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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172 & 9048), Notice is hereby served to the public that JUDITH P. COLLADO has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry of sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of YZRAH ZEYN P. COLLADO at POBLACION, KABACAN, COTABATO and whose parents are ROCKY M. COLLADO and JUDITH J. PAGALA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may filed his written opposition with this Office not later than DECEMBER 14, 2020.

OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that RAKMAN A. SUCOL has filed with this Office, a petition for change of first name “AKMAD” to “RAKMAN” in the Certificate of Live Birth of RAKMAN A. SUCOL who was born on SEPTEMBER 13, 1969 at MIT, KABACAN, COTABATO whose parents are ABU SUCOL and BAYANG ABE. Any person adversely affected by said petition may filed his/her written opposition with this Office not later than January 4, 2021. MDN: Jan 5 & 12, 2021

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LANDBANK further improves agriculture support with P231.7-B loans to 2.59-M farmers, fisherfolk THE Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) further surpassed its accomplishment targets for the agriculture sector in November 2020, with an additional P1.44 billion in loans released during the period, which brings the total credit extended to farmers, agribusiness enterprises and other beneficiaries as of that month to P231.67 billion. LANDBANK presidentCEO Cecilia Borromeo said the additional loans in November propped up the accomplishment of the institution to 94.5 percent of its target of P245 billion in agricultural lending for 2020. The loans extended in October reached P230.23 billion or 94 percent of the goal for this year. A report to Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III also showed that from 2,502,640 farmers and fishers assisted by the LANDBANK as of October, another 85,987 (representing a 3 percent increase) were able to benefit from the assistance package provided by the state lender in the form of soft loans, subsidies and training programs as of end-November. The total of 2,588,627 assisted farmers and fisherfolk as of November translates into a 129-percent accomplishment rate over the 2-million target for 2020 set by the Bank, said Borromeo in her report to Dominguez, who chairs the LANDBANK Board. EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF AGRICULTURAL LAND This AGREEMENT made and entered in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon by between: LEONARDO E. NUÑEZ, widower, ALIXANDER M NUÑEZ, single, and ALBERTO M. NUÑEZ, all of legal ages, Filipino and postal address at Maambong, Libona, Bukidnon, hereinafter reffered to as the “HEIRSELLER”; LILIES C. VILLAHERMOSA, of legal age, Filipino, married to JEOFREY S. VILLAHERMOSA, with residence and postal address at Maambong, Libona, Bukidnon., hereinafter reffered to as the BUYER; WITHNESSETH: THAT the HEIR- SELLERS are the legal heirs, surviving spouse and children of MARCIANA M. NUÑEZ who died intestate in Libona, Bukidnon; That the deceased a time of her death left a conjugal share of a Real property situated in Maambong, Municipality of Libona, Province of Bukidnon, covered by TRANSFER CERRIFICATE OF TITLE NO. AT- 19249 of the Registry of Deeds of Bukidnon, which is more particularly described as follows: A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 267-E, Psd-10-044143 (AR), being a portion of Lot 267, Gss-135, Maambong Capihan Subdivision), situated in the Barangay of Maambong, Municipality of Libona, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY EIGHT (1,978) SQUARE METERS, more or less. Is the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF AGRICULTURAL LAND, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. FARRAH L. YONGCO-INIHAO, Notary Public per Doc No. 367; Page No. 74; Book No. XLI; Series of 2020. MDN: Jan. 5, 12 & 19, 2021

Of the loan releases of P231.67 billion, about twothirds or P144.13 billion went to small, medium and large agribusinesses enterprises, while the remaining third (P87.54 billion) went to small farmers and fisherfolk (P37.38 billion) and the agri-aqua related projects of local government units (LGUs) and government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs) (P50.16 billion), according to Borromeo. Small farmers and fishers borrowed a total of P1.34 billion through direct lending, while conduits such as cooperatives and farmers’ associations, rural financial institutions and other lending mechanisms received loans amounting to another P36.04 billion, she said. As of November this year, she said the LANDBANK also provided P8.31 billion in loans through programs it has been administering for the Department of Agriculture (DA), such as the those under the Agricultural Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (ACEF), the Socialized Credit Program under the Sugarcane Industry Development Act (SIDA), the Expanded Rice Credit Assistance (ERCA) under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) and the Survival and Recovery Assistance (SURE-Aid) for rice farmers. For programs it has been administering for the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), the LANDBANK has provided P65 See SUPPORT, page 11 EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AND PARTITION AMONG THE HEIRS PLUS DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PARCEL OF LAND KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: This EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AND PARTITION made and entered into by and between: BABY LUZ N. MAANDIG, of legal age, Filipino citizen, widow and a resident of Casisang, Malaybalay City Bukidnon; LOVALEA N. MAANDIG-SARENTO, of legal age, Filipino citizen, married and a resident of Casisang, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon. ADONIS N. MAANDIG, of legal age, Filipjno citizen, married and a resident of San Jose, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon. WITNESSETH That the above-named parties are legitimate heirs and children of the late ALFREDO P. MAANDIG, who died on 13 November 2018 in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, without any will, leaving a certain property, described as follows; TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO T-77834 Lot 1, Block 2, Psd-10-035230 A parcel of land (lot 1, block 2, Psd-10-035230, being a portion of Lot 1, Pcs-10-001763) situated in the Barangay Casisang, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of SEVENTY NINE (79) square meters, more or less. Is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AND PARTITION AMONG THE HEIRS PLUS DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PARCEL OF LAND. Under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. JAY WARREN R. PABILLARAN, Notary Public per Doc No. 1; Page No. 2; Book No. III; Series of 2020. MDN: Jan. 5, 12 & 19, 2021

NEW YEAR CLEANUP. Personnel from the Quezon City Task Force on Solid Waste Management collect piles of garbage along the intersection of G. Araneta Avenue and Victory Street in Barangay Tatalon, Quezon City on New Year’s Day (Jan. 1, 2021). Garbage from food wastes and firecrackers thrown by undisciplined residents usually pile up in the streets on the morning of New Year’s Day. (PNA photo by Joey O. Razon)

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to assist their patients and protect their residents and keep them safe from the virus. She and her fel low healthcare workers worked together tirelessly to make sure that no one in the care home would be infected. All their efforts paid off as she proudly shared that from March to 29 December 2020, Arbrook House is COVID-free. The Philippine Overseas Labor Office in London quoted Romano as having expressed gratitude to her manager for trusting her to lead their team. “I am sharing this award to all my colleagues and to the whole Arbrook team. If not for them, I will not be able to have this award. It is a team-effort,” Charito said. Charito is originally from Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija. She studied nursing

at the Wesleyan University Philippines and worked at the Philippine Population Office in their province. It was their RLE coordinator in their school who encouraged her to work abroad. Charito arrived in the UK in 2002 using a work visa. Her husband is also working in a care home as a senior carer. They are blessed with three lovely children. Both are working full time while raising their kids. When asked about her advice to Filipino nurses who just arrived in the UK, she said that it is important to embrace the culture of the UK the same way that they are embracing ours. She also emphasized the importance of dedication to their work. “Be yourself and always work with your heart. There will be difficult times, but you will be able to survive it. If you work with your heart and always ask for the guidance of the Lord, you will never go

wrong,” she said. Charito is also beaming with pride as she shared that she always keeps in mind that she is not just representing herself but her organization, her profession and her country, the Philippines, in everything that she does. She also shared her message to all Filipinos especially those working overseas. “This is the time to show the world what we can be. Whatever you do, you dedicate yourself to it. Always remember that that wherever you are, whatever you do, you will always shine because Filipinos are hard workers.” The New Year Honours list “recognises the achievements and incredible efforts of hundreds of public sector and community workers” in the country and aims to “champion diversity at all levels and celebrates the breadth of service given by people from all backgrounds from all across the UK.”

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not stated. Enough sleeping is the symbol of happy life for those who have permanent job. Unfortunately, it does not apply for those who are jobless. So, contemplating for a better future is the national leaders’ job when it is the national-level problem. The third tip is to get promoted. This means that, for a better future, the indicator is also a better condition. Getting promoted is also the target. To get promoted, we must be healthy, having enough sleep for working both smartly and hard. This is the third contemplation the national leaders have to undertake. The fourth is to climb the mountain. The future is hard but that hardiness is the challenge to take. The risk is incurred in it. But, for a better future, everyone must have bravery to handle all things for a better life. The national leaders should empower all the nations. Their people need to be motivated. The fifth is the most interesting. For having a better future, we need to read more and more. They are reading the lines, between the lines, and beyond the lines. Reading the lines is to get informed about the facts. Reading between the lines is to get inspired to do better base on the facts. Finally, reading beyond the lines is the most powerful. Some hints of life are not clearly seen. But only do the people who are conscious of everything surrounded them can do better in life. Looking at the facts with blatant eyes is not enough. Contemplating is the best. Last but not least is to improve the bottom line. This is really a quality culture. Every leading company has to do this. They have to identify their present position and start to go ahead for higher values. When individuals do not understand their present position, they cannot start to go where their stepping stone is. By grasping the idea of the quotation cited above, we can be normally living for a better future for the Year of 2021. Be healthier, sleep more, get promoted, climb that mountain, read those books, improve the bottom line. And, of course, it is with our goal setting.! Dr. Djuwari is an Associate Professor and the Director of Language Laboratory at STIE Perbanas Surabaya, the editor of some research journals in the Philippines and Indonesia. He is also a journalist in some newspapers in Indonesia; the President of International Association of Scholarly Publishers, Editors, and Reviewers (IASPER).

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of nature and the abuses of our freedom to play out because he can always derive a greater good from them.

Perhaps what we can do to help us face the new year with a very hopeful attitude is to immerse ourselves in the celebration of the 5th centenary of Christianity in our country, which is also made more meaningful since 2021 is also the Year of St. Joseph, a most faithful man of God who can help us in strengthening our relation with God. I believe that is a very practical and helpful way of living out this new year that strikes us now to be challenging. Instead of worrying and brooding, letting ourselves to be dominated by fears and anxieties, we would put ourselves in a pro-active, optimistic mode, doing a lot of good, the possibilities of which are actually endless. With this celebration of the 5th centennial of our Christianity and the Year of St. Joseph, we are given a perfect occasion to learn more about our faith and to develop a more solid life of piety where we would know how to abandon ourselves in the loving providence of God even as we do our part as productively as possible!

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forecasts of 17.1% in 2020, 11.0% in 2021, and 14.8% in 2022. The Information Technology and Business Process Association of the Philippines’ (IBPAP) assumptions of -0.5% growth for 2020 and 3.5% in 2021 were also taken into account. Service exports will be lifted by ITBPAP’s growth forecast, as well as continued growth on health information management, content development, the creatives industry, and the expected recovery in travel related goods and services sectors due to vaccine being made available in the next two years. For 2020, DTI found that four industries will have positive growth rates by the end of the year. These are vehicle auto parts (15.4%), other minerals—mostly copper and nickel ore (29.9%), other fruits and vegetables (8.6%), and basketwork (28.3%). Secretary Lopez said that the DTI will focus on growing winning industries with greater opportunities such as those in high value electronics, automotive and e-vehicles parts, processed food, minerals, other minerals, IT-BPM, creatives. DTI-EMB will also meet with stakeholders to refine sectoral targets and

Mon-Tue, January 4-5, 2021 strategies. “A w hole-of-nat ion approach and a stronger support to the private manufacturing and services industries and academe collaboration are needed to work on achieving the fighting targets set,” said Sec. Lopez.

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as mall shops. DITO has pledged to deliver Internet services with a speed of 27 Mbps and provide network coverage to 37 percent of the population on its first year of operation. By the fifth year, DITO is expected to supply an Internet speed of 55 Mbps and cover 84 percent of the population. The government may seize DITO’s P25.7 billion performance bond and recall its assigned frequencies should the company fail to honor its commitments.

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help bring back its citizen to farming activities. He disclosed that aside from Tondo, other LGUs in Metro Manila will soon follow in establishing their own urban vegetable garden, such as Quezon City and Caloocan City. “Sa pamamagitan ng pagsasaka, ang mga mamamayan ng siyudad ay hindi na kailangan umasa sa ibang lalawigan para sa suplay ng mga gulay,” he added. Josefina C. Tandog, 65 years old and Chairman of Brgy. 109, District 1 of Tondo said: “Mahalaga ang gulay sa ating buhay dahil ito ang nagbibibgay sustansya sa ating katawan.” She said that they were able to plant and harvest spinach, pechay, kangkong and mustard in the said vegetable garden, with the spinach, mustard, and pechay sold at 30 pesos per kilo, while kangkong is 50 pesos per kilo only.

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public market in Barangay Katipunan. It’s undergoing a major renovation right now with a terminal for tricycles, trisikads and habal-habal, for easier access to the markets, and has its parking space. She said they are also developing a new market near the national highway, municipal hall complex, and to a public terminal soon to

rise in 2021. The whole town is 100 percent electrified, Mendez said. The upgrading of power sub-station in Villanueva as a project of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) Mindanao backbone was installed in the last sitio of Villanueva town that had no electricity. Since putting up the substation, investments will expand, businesses will boom even the rural areas, said Mendez, because as she related, few years ago, the roads have been concretized, but electricity was the missing piece of the puzzle. “Now that it has power, I know investment and developments will expand beyond the Phividec Industrial Authority,” she added. Meanwhile, the Villanueva Food Market has been one of the programs the Municipal Government of Villanueva has done amid the pandemic. With the use of social media, the LGU’s Food Market is able to sell online using social media with local goods such as processed fish, bagoong, kakanin, handicrafts like lampshade paper, rugs, etc. “This time, the town’s products are known. They have seen our products because of social media when we go live. These are products of fishermen’s wives,” Mendez said. The year 2020 has been full of ironies, said the mayor, because they were forced to slow down, not because of choice but of circumstance. Before the pandemic they wanted to make use of social media but people wanted to see in person the activities and products, but during the pandemic, they were able to push social media marketing. The mayor said, “Life has its ups and downs and its seasons, but in every season, there is wisdom and that it is important to always be positive to receive even more blessings.” (JMOR/ PIA10)

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the list that includes named politicians, had been in the forefront of the campaign to bring down cases of Covid-19 infection and had ordered intensive monitoring migrants from the southern corridors following reports of new Covid-19 variant cases in Malaysia. While Mayor Inday refused to be distracted from

her present priorities, the political climate has started to simmer in the Davao region with some members of Hugpong ng Pagbabago are excited about the results. Political pillar in Davao de Oro, former governor and now senior provincial Board Member Arturo “Chongkee” Uy, said, “No doubt she will be the next president-considering she has not yet announced her candidacy and not going around yet, mataas masyado rating nya-kailangan yung vp nya -meron din hatak (Her rating is very high, all she needs now is for her vice president who can also muster support).” Mindanao gave Mayor Inday a whopping 58 percent, followed by Visayas (29 percent), Metro Manila (16 percent), and the rest of Luzon (12 percent). She also topped it in all sectors with class ABC at 27%, D with 26%, and E at 23%. It may be recalled that months back, Mayor Inday told the media that she will think about her political options early in 2021, she had been mum about it because of the Covid-19 pandemic. President Rodrigo Duterte discouraged her from running for President. She said she hasn’t talked to her father about the recent Pulse Asia survey result. (PNA)

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academic year. The GESP allowance will be deposited to the bank account of the grantees at the Land Bank of the Philippines. GSIS opened GESP from March to September 2020 to accommodate as many active members as possible considering the movement restrictions of the nationwide community quarantine. GESP is the pension fund’s response to President Duterte’s call to provide wider access to quality college education to the marginalized sector. It complements Republic Act No. 10931 or the 2017 Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education which provides free tuition and miscellaneous fees. For GESP concerns and inquiries, interested parties may call Mgr. Raymundo Palad, Leslie Fangonil, or Rodello Giron of the GSIS Corporate Social Advocacies Department through (02) 8479-3588, (02) 8479-3571

to 72. GSIS branch offices nationwide may also assist applicants.

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million as of November, she said. Of the 2,588,627 farmers and fisherfolk assisted as of November, 717,241 small farmers were assisted through the Rice Farmers Financial Assistance (RFFA) and Financial Subsidy to Rice Farmers (FSRF) programs of the DA. Through the LANDBANK Countryside Development Foundation, the institution was also able to train 98,639 farmers in unbanked municipalities to help improve their financial literacy, Borromeo said. In terms of economic activity, the support to the agriculture sector through loans for the construction of irrigation systems and post-harvest facilities accounted for P104.19 billion or 45 percent of the P231.67 billion in lending support to this sector. The P71.53 billion assistance extended to finance agri-processing and trading activities; P36.69 billion provided to the livestock subsector, and the P17.59 billion and P1.67 billion that went to the crops and fisheries subsectors, respectively, complete the breakdown of the P231.67 billion in total agricultural loans as of November 2020. EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH ABSOLUTE SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late MODESTO OCO who died on January 22, 2001 at Sinai Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental; that said deceased died intestate, without any last will or testament and without any outstanding debts or accounts; that the deceased left a certain parcel of land declared under his in Tax Declaration No. 08-18-0010-04869 situated in Sinai, Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental, containing an area of Seven Thousand (7000) square meters more or less, and has been the subject of an EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH ABSOLUTE SALE, filed by the heirs of MODESTO OCO, per DOC # 314; PAGE #63; BOOK #3; Series of 2011 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. MARIA LEONITA Q. GO. MDN: Jan. 5, 12 & 19, 2021

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Bernasor inducted as IIEE chapter president By MARK FRANCISCO

ENGR. Ferdinand Bernasor was inducted into office last Saturday as the new president for the Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines (IIEE) chapter here in Cagayan de Oro City. In the ceremony held at the Golden Stallion Suites, Bernasor thanked the members for trusting in his capacity and vowed to steer the organization for the continuing professional development of the electrical engineers in the city, albeit virtually due to the pandemic. â€œI will ensure that we will continue to grow together as a chapter and continue our civic involvement in society. I believe that our profession is most relevant at this time that we revive back our economy together,â€? he said.

Bernasor rose from the ranks of the IIEE Cagayan de Oro City chapter, first becoming the business sector representative for two years from 2015 to 2016, then

auditor in 2017, treasurer in 2018, secretary in 2019 and vice president for external affairs in 2020. Bernasor graduated with a degree in electrical

The Cagayan de Oro chapter of the Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines led by chapter president Engr. Ferdie Bernasor (leftmost) lights up 18 households in Barangay 18 as part of its Balik Liwanag outreach together with the Office of the City Building Official. Receiving the symbolic lighting on behalf of the beneficiaries is city administrator Teddy Sabuga-a (rightmost). PHOTO BY MARK FRANCISCO

engineering at the University of Bohol in 1988 and became a registered electrical engineer by 1989. He initially worked in a power

plant in Tagbilaran City before becoming a service contractor for 26 years. Bernasor was born in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, married

and blessed with three children. He is currently the managing director of MARMEELEC Construction Philippines, Inc.,