Mindanao Daily (January 8, 2022)

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Volume XI, No. 100

NPA in M’nao on brink of collapse: Army

By CHE PALICTE

DAVAO CITY – After the series of neutralization of leaders of the New People’s Army’s (NPA) Southern Mindanao Regional Command (SMRC), an official from the 10th Infantry Division (10ID) said the communist organization is on the “brink of collapse.”

Capt. Mark Anthony Tito, the spokesperson of the 10ID, said in an interview over SMNI’s Laban Kasama ang Bayan Program on Thursday, the SMRC is one of the strongest units of the NPA but if fully dismantled, all other units of See COLLAPSE, page 11

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Opol Mayor Seno in favor of Grand Imperial casino

By GERRY LEE GORIT Correspondent

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The municipal mayor of Opol, Misamis Oriental said he is in favor of the newly established casino in his town believing this will benefit not only his municipality but also the entire province.

Mayor Maximino Seno said the opening of Grand

Imperial Casino in Barangay Taboc, Opol, will certainly help the province’s tourism sector.

In fact, he said, the casino is in line with Misamis Oriental Gov. Yevgeny Vincente Emano’s tourism program, dubbed “ExploreMisOrMore.”

Seno added the casino will become a new gaming venue for the rich as only

those who have money can play at the Grand Imperial which has card gaming tables and slot machines.

“The casino is a place for the rich to unwind and enjoy themselves,” he said.

At present, he said, people from as far as Cebu has come to visit the casino and enjoyed themselves while playing there.

In fact, Seno said, the

municipal government of Opol has passed a resolution in 2017 essentially expressing its support to the plan to put up a casino in town.

He said after issuing their resolution of no objection, the Gokongwei-owned company has been since looking for an area where it could build a hotel with the casino as one of its at-

tractions.

Seno said not even the local government can stop the Phil. Amusement and Gaming Copr. (Pagcor) from establishing a casino such as the one in Opol.

“Pagcor is an independent government body under the Office of the President. Only the President can revoke or stop the casino’s operations,” he said.

By NEF LUCZON

took its toll on his mother’s flower business.

“Everything has changed and everything turned to nothing. All cities and municipalities were (experiencing) lockdowns for the sake of their people,” Jamiralin, who bested more than 200 finalists, wrote in his essay.

“A s t h e p a n d e m i c spreads, we realized that we needed to budget our money to meet our daily necessities as we only relied on the monthly salary of my mother as a utility worker. It made me realize the genuine nature of life, where we may confront a variety of challenges,” he said, adding that they eventually managed to get by with the help of the 4Ps. Meanwhile, Asmen Tahir,

NorMin 4Ps writers pen life changes under program

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - For some residents of Northern Mindanao, life has been a struggle until the government’s “Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program” (4Ps) came along and made things a lot bearable for them.

This was the common thread that tied together the more than 1,000 entries in the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) 10’s (Northern Mindanao) essay writing contest last month.

The essay that bagged the top prize, penned by a former student-farmer, Vince Jamiralin of Kalilangan, Bukidnon, talked about how the economic slowdown due The frontage of Grand Imperial casino located in Brgy. to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic initially Taboc, Opol, Misamis Oriental. photos by gerry lee gorit

Butuan Doc patients stood pat: We are real, not bogus

By CHRIS PANGANIBAN Contributing Editor

BUTUAN CITY -- More regular patients of Butuan Doctors Hospital and College (BDHC) stood openly that they were treated well at the hospital’s Advance Wound Care Center (AWCC) since they were covered by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (Philhealth) benefits contrary to the allegations of fraud against BDHC by the state-run health insurer.

Edwin Elacion, a retired police officer, who was treated at the AWCC for his broken legs due to motorcycle accident in June 2018, said he was an outpatient who frequented BDHC for over a month for

P15.00

continuous dressing of his wound and putting stainless steel for bone surgery.

Elacion, 62, a former police inspector, recalled it was the first time he availed of Philhealth in his 35 years of service as a police officer.

He admitted Philhealth workers came to him not to confirm if he was really treated at the hospital but rather asked him if Dr. Jerome Asuncion, head of BDH’s AWCC, charged his treatment with an overpriced billing.

“Dr. Asuncion treated me well and even given me with imported medicines to make sure I will be totally cured,” he said.

Another Philhealth patient Fernando Pala,55, a

former city hall worker whose joints on his legs were broken by an accident in 2018 said Dr. Asuncion even prescribed that he would just be an outpatient if only to save huge amount of billing even as he went through two surgical operations including the putting up a stainless steel on his fractured bone.

Mariaden Ligotan, whose son Nissan was admitted at the BDHC for four months and two weeks after both of the bones of his legs were crushed by a fallen tree said they availed of his son’s Philhealth membership that helped a lot of their bills which reached more than P500,000.

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Siblings, cousins die in drowning incident

By DIVINA M. SUSON

ILIGAN CITY -- Five children died in a drowning incident on Thursday afternoon, January 6, in Barangay Tambacan, here.

Police Captain Royre Tabuclin, chied of Iligan City Police Station 4, identified the victims as Jomar, 6, Jocel, 7, and Junrey, 12, all Sarsaba siblings, and their cousins, Daisy Mae Doble,9 and Neijel Mae Marilog, 6, all are residents of the said place.

Tabuclin said the victims were swimming in the area when they were swept by big waves to the deep part of the ocean.

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50 women in Marawi complete sustainable livelihood training

Educational technology in new normal education setting By: ATRIAH FASCIA H. DY Teacher I City Central School

THE use of artificial intelligence is growing rapidly in school districts, showing up in programs and software models that support everything from storytime to security. There’s no question the COVID-19 pandemic has brought many challenges to everyday life. But it has also spurred rapid growth in technologies that aim to make everyday life simpler such as artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Many industries have been fueling this growth, automating processes through the use of artificial intelligence i.e. the use of computers and machines to mimic human problem solving and decision making abilities.

K-12 education is no ex-

ception. As schools rushed to accommodate remote learning with little notice and maintain a secure online network for students and staff, many incorporated elements of artificial intelligence. Between digital assistants, endpoint security, chatbots and more, AI is gaining a foothold of classrooms anywhere in the world.

“Alexa, read us a story.”

That’s one way teachers are using digital assistants such as the popular Amazon Echo device – technology that many parents of home-bound students used last year to aid in their children’s educational routines – in the classroom.

It’s a way of getting technology to kids where they’re at and when they need it.

A graduate of the Siyap ko mga Bae: A Training for Sustainable Livelihood Development Program receives her Certificate of Completion in a ceremony held on December 26, 2021 at IPDM Hall in Marawi City. (Office of MP L atiph )

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur (PIA)—Fifty women from the landfill area in Papandayan village, this city, are now empowered to gain access to business and livelihood opportunities after completing training on dressmaking and bread and pastry production on December 26, 2021.

The training was organized by the Office of Member of Parliament Maisara Damdamun-Latiph under her “Siyap ko mga Bae: A Training for Sustainable Livelihood Development Program” and implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Social Services and Development, Provincial/ City Manpower Development Center, Bangsamoro Transition Authority-Gender and Development Office, and Technical Education and Skills Development Lanao del Sur. Siyap ko mga Bae or

Care for Women aims to help women in Lanao del Sur achieve financial independence and security by enhancing their skills and providing them resources to start livelihood projects.

Under the program, 25 women underwent training on Dressmaking while the other 25 for Bread and Pastry Production NC II training. These 50 women constitute the first batch of beneficiaries for the program.

Aside from the travel allowance, PPE allowance, and internet allowance provided to the women during their face-to-face and online training, they will also receive starter tool kits consisting of a sewing machine and other equipment for Dressmaking graduates, and oven and baking equipment for Bread and Pastry production graduates.

The trainees will also re-

ceive P15,000 starter capital from the Ministry of Social Services and Development under its Sagip Kabuhayan Program.

Beneficiaries of the program are thankful to the Office of MP Latiph and to its partner offices for pursuing the program.

Layka Mama, one of the beneficiaries, said the training has helped her find other sources of income besides washing plastic bottles that they get from the dumpsite.

“Nagpapasalamat ako sa opisina ni MP Maisara at mga katuwang nito sa paglalaan ng oras at pondo upang kami ay tulungan sa pamamagitan ng training na ito [I am grateful to the office of MP Maisara and its partners for taking the time and allocating funds to help us through this training],” she said.

Meanwhile, MP Latiph See COMPLETE, page 9

Dinagat vice guv to learn from Tacloban’s ‘Yolanda’ experience

By ALEXANDER LOPEZ

BUTUAN CITY – Vice Governor Nilo Demerey Jr. of Dinagat Islands province in the Caraga region traveled to Tacloban City in the Visayas to see first-hand the strategies employed by the city to get back on their feet following Typhoon Yolanda’s wrath in 2013 and apply them in his province’s recovery efforts from Typhoon Odette.

Tacloban City was among the severely-hit areas in the Visayas by “Yolanda” in November 2013, which left thousands of deaths and billions of pesos worth of damage to properties.

“The people of Dinagat Islands badly need immediate assistance considering the devastations left by Typhoon Odette. But beyond this situation, at this early See LEARN, page 9

Province of Dinagat Islands Vice Governor Nilo Demerey Jr. (Photo courtesy of Vice Gov. Nilo Demerey FB page)

BARMM solon gives cash aid to Lanao del Sur folks

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur -- Some 973 students, orphans, and persons with special needs (PWSN) here in the province received financial assistance from a member of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) on January 3-5, 2022.

Member of Parliament (MP) Maisara DandamunLatiph said the assistance package is part of her Transitional Development Impact Fund (TDIF) funded by The Office of MP Atty. Maisara Dandamun-Latiph in part- the Bangsamoro Governnership with the Ministry of Social Services (MSSD) holds a cash payout for the beneficiaries of financial assistance ment under the leadership under the Transitional Development Impact Fund. (Office of Chief Minister Ahod of

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DA-10 researchers win in NOMCARRD 33rd research symposium CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - Research teams from the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) won first and third place, respectively in the recently concluded 33rd Regional Symposium on Research and Development Highlights (RSRDH).

Conducted by the Northern Mindanao Consortium for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development (NOMCARRD), held virtually on the first week of December aims to establish the future direction in research and development in agriculture, fisheries, natural resources, and environment.

Bagging the top spot for the Best Paper Award for Development Category is the “Enhancing Quality and Promotion of Products and By-Products from Sweet Potato, Adlay, Soybean, and Roselle in Region 10,” by Maridith A. Flores, Juanita B.

Salvani, Antonieta S. Tumapon, Lorena V. Duna, Carmelito R. Lapoot, and Dafni C. Carreon.

Extensive researches were conducted to finetune the developed technologies, especially on the development of product quality, promotion, and marketing.

Meanwhile, the research paper “Development of a Clustering Framework for the Marginalized Sectors of Indigenous People and Former Rebel Communities: A Bayanihan Inclusive Growth Approach towards Adlay Enterprise Development” got the 3rd Best Paper Award also for the Development Category.

The researchers Lorena V. Duna, Mae Odimyrl A. Morales, Marivic L. Paday, Carmelito R. Lapoot, and Nilo S. Panugaling emphasized on the study the tripartite collaboration of the DA, the 403rd Infantry Brigade of the Philippine

Army, and the LGUs in implementing peace and food security clustering framework in marginal Adlay areas in Lantapan, Talakag, and Impasugong, Bukidnon.

“The winning papers were inspired by DA’s goal of uplifting the livelihood of farmers by utilizing the by-products of various commodities in ensuring added income,” shared Lapoot, one of the co-authors of both papers and the chief of DA-10’s Northern Mindanao Agricultural Crops and Livestock Research Complex Lapoot is hoping that the results of the said studies will be fully utilized to improve the income of the farmers.

“I hope that other organizations will adopt and promote this technology for greater impact,” he added.

DA-10 Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado recognized the achievements of the agency’s researchers emphasizing the impact of research and

development in creating opportunities for improving the lives and livelihood of the farmers.

The annual RSRDH also aims to evaluate various research

conducted by the different memberagencies and to provide a venue where science and technology basedfarm project results are presented.# (CRSeraspe)

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From Conventional to Sustainable Agriculture

THE Philippines is a very rich agricultural country where 75% of the people are living in the rural areas, working as farmers or engaged in agriculturallyrelated activities. Any short or long term development therefore can be won or lost through agriculture. But all these years, the peasantry is buried in the quagmire of poverty, either tilling the land not their own or if they own the land, they do not control the mode of production and marketing. Who profits? Who controls? Who decides? Indeed, everyone is profiting from farming, i.., the seed and fertilizer dealers, the landlords, the trans-national corporations, the usurers, the compradors, the bankers, but not those who are working so hard under the excruciating heat of the sun – the poor farmers. Such contention is concretely supported by a recent Study of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (UN-FAO) and I quote: “In the last decade, Philippine agriculture has contributed only .02% to the Gross Domestic Product and the rural people are the poorest of the poor being the primary

victims of protracted war and climate change.”

Is it not a great paradox that an abundant agricultural country whose choicest of lands are teeming with plantations of high value crops, i.e., pine-apple, banana, palm-oil, etc. supplying the consumerist needs of the people in advanced countries, cannot even produce basic staples for its hungry people like rice and milk? Last year, the Philippines is the biggest rice importer in the world, even bigger than what China had imported with its population of some 1.5 billion Chinese.

Our country is importing ninety-nine per cent of its milk needs. With such insufficiency of basic needs, 85% of the Filipino children are malnourished, based on the data of the Food and Nutrition Institute.

Why this great paradox?

Well, the glaring root cause of the problem is the truism that all these years, our farmers have been tied-up to chemical-based farming technologies called Conventional Agriculture and to oppressive marketing system controlled by the oligarchs. No less than the Department of Agriculture

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has been advancing productivity through so-called modern farming technologies being controlled by corporate globalization that is promoting agriculture primarily for profit. Our indigenous culture which is based on nature’s and sustenance economy has been replaced by modern technologies that have been rammed down the throats of the famers. Even indigenous seed rice varieties that have been grown organically, i.e. Denorado, Azucena, Tunawon, etc. have been replaced by so-called high yield varieties (HIVs) which can be grown only through massive use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides. Our food security which has been there for hundreds if not thousands of years following nature’s economy has been replaced by corporate control for profiteering.

Having worked as Chief Information Officer of the Department of Agriculture in Northern Mindanao (Region 10) for ten years in the ‘80’s, I was responsible in See AGRICULTURE, page 11

Hints and Traces

Training in compassion THAT gospel episode where a man full of leprosy begged Christ to make him clean (cfr. Lk 5,12-16) teaches us the lesson that like Christ we should try our best to be quick in showing compassion to everyone, especially to those in great and urgent need. For this, we have to train ourselves in the art and virtue of compassion which is a matter of entering into the very lives and drama of the others with the spirit of Christ.

If we really want to be “another Christ,” we should be quick to show compassion to others who are in need of one thing or another.

This is typical of Christ.

Wherever he went, though he had to convey difficult and hard-to-understand messages to the people, since these messages were mainly spiritual and supernatural in character, he never neglected their more immediate human needs.

His heart always flowed with compassion, quick to notice the needs of others and to respond to them.

And all this in all simplicity, telling the beneficiaries who were so bursting with gratitude that they wanted to broadcast what they received to the whole world, to keep quiet instead.

It’s an example that we should all try to imitate. One

deep desire we should have is that of making as some kind of default mode that attitude of always thinking of the others, wishing them well all the time and doing whatever we can to help.

It’s obviously not easy to do, but we can always try.

With God’s grace and with our persistent effort, we can little by little and day by day hack it, such that it becomes second nature to us to think and feel for the others. That’s what compassion is all about. We just have to learn to be tough to take on whatever effort is needed. We have to learn to be all things to all men.

Compassion starts in the heart, in our thoughts and desires. In this level, there is no limit in what we can do. Obviously, when we try to translate these prayers, thoughts and desires into action and material things, we can be greatly limited.

But insofar as prayers and sacrifices are involved, the possibilities are unlimited.

We need to examine ourselves more deeply to see if indeed we are always thinking, praying and wishing others well. We have to be wary of our tendency to let our thoughts and desired be dictated only by self-interest, usually done in a most subtle but effective way. For this, we have

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to do regular examination of conscience.

Compassion should not be exclusively associated with the sweet and tender moments of pity, sympathy and empathy. It demands sacrifice and self-denial which we should be willing to give.

For this, we have to be willing to complicate our life. There surely will be some need for adjustments in our attitudes, in the way we understand things and view different kinds of people. We have to hone up our skills at versatility, which should not only be a matter of theatric performance but rather that of genuine love for God and for souls.

We have to learn how to flow with the times whose developments are getting more rapid and more varied.

We should learn to be very discerning, knowing how to identify and derive anything good that is in any person, situation, ideology, etc., but knowing also their defects, errors, limitations so as not to be trapped by them.

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court hearings MisOr records zero COVID No at PAO Kidapawan case as year 2022 starts due to unpaid power MISAMIS ORIENTAL -- Dr. Jerie Calingasan, provincial health officer, reported that as of January 3, the province of Misamis Oriental had only 13 active COVID-19 cases, with no active case for two straight days as people welcomed the New Year.

“On December 29, no new case of COVID-19 was reported, but two cases were recorded on December 30.

On Dec. 31, however, it went down to just one. The New Year brought good news as our health officials reported ‘Zero COVID case’ on January 1 and 2. If you try to see the whole province’s records today, January 3, we only have 13 active cases,” Calingasan said.

Despite the downward trend in COVID-19 cases in the province, the health chief reminded Misamisnons and Capitol employees that the virus still exists and that new discoveries show variants and sickness merging to form a new virus.

Calingasan explained

By Kidapawan City News Bureau

Misamis Oriental Provincial Health Officer Dr. Jerie Calingasan reminds Capitol employees to follow health protocols and not to be complacent despite being fully vaccinated. (PIO MisOr)

that the most recent discovery is a combination of the delta and omicron variants known as the ‘delmicron.’

Another mutant seen in other countries, he said, is the combination of flu and coronavirus, which is referred to as a ‘flurona’ virus.”

With the lurking threat of

both delta and omicron variants, Calingasan requested that the governor’s office require Capitol employees who had taken sick leave to present medical certificates upon returning to work.

He further warned off employees from reporting to work if they are ill or experiencing omicron

variant symptoms such as cough, fever, fatigue, night sweats, and runny nose.

With the looming COVID-19 variants, Gov. Yevgeny Vincente Emano urged all Capitol employees to make the best of the government’s booster shots for added protection.

individuals. Never share your SS Number, My.SSS login credentials and other personal information with individuals who claim to be SSS employees because these will be compromised and used in illegal activities,” SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Aurora C. Ignacio said.

SSS further warns the public against joining Facebook Groups, offer-

ing assistance on various online transactions for a fee. SSS offers free services and doesn’t charge from its members except for Unified Multi-purpose ID Card (UMID) replacement. These groups are considered illegal and unauthorized as they could be data mining accounts used to extract an individual’s personal information.

“We also reiterate that SSS shall not be held accountable for any transactions once the member is found to have connived with the fixer. This act is considered a violation R.A. No. 11032 or the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018 as well as R.A. 11199 or the

See RECORDS, page 10

SSS calls out to members; be vigilant against fixers and scammers

THE Social Security System (SSS) is reminding all members and employers to protect their personal information and be vigilant against fixers and scammers following the increasing reports on fraud incidents.

“We are deeply concerned with the increasing number of fraud victims who are mostly our members. That’s why we constantly remind them not to patronize these

Fostering and teaching wellness is a method to show students and educators that we care about them and want to help them succeed in the short and long term. It entails putting their knowledge and disposition into a savings account that will help them fund their future marriage, health, career, creativity, and success.

Students are encouraged to improve their own and others’ health, safety, wellness, and physical activity involvement in a variety of settings. The curriculum is designed to help students gain the knowledge and skills they need to make healthy and safe decisions that benefit their own and others’ health and well-being.

Respectful Relationships encourages and models respect, healthy attitudes, and behaviors in schools and early childhood settings. It teaches our children how to form positive relationships, be resilient, and have selfassurance.

Gratitude, hope, and emotional control are all aspects of wellness that have been shown to boost academic achievement in a variety of ways. Students with high levels of optimism, for example, can make adaptive attributions and overcome failure by correcting their mistakes. As a result, failure is no longer a long-term damage to their self-esteem. Similarly, thankfulness boosts kids’ school happiness and motivates them to set and achieve intrinsic objectives. Higher GPAs, better engagement in important activities, more life happiness, and greater social integration are all linked to gratitude. Emotional management also aids pupils in getting along with their peers and instructors, exhibiting prosocial actions, and adjusting to new environments. As a result, wellness provides our kids with a pleasant but competitive advantage both inside and beyond the classroom.

Engr. Godofredo Homez, Cotelco general manager, said in a radio interview on Thursday that they have no choice but to cut the power supply.

“We considered previous delays in payment due to the pandemic but the time has come that we need to cut off power in compliance to the cooperative’s policy,” Homez said.

A lawyer at PAO said all the scheduled hearings had to be reset and suspended.

However, the public can still avail of legal services at PAO such as legal counseling, notarization of readymade legal documents like Personal Data Sheet (PDS) and Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN), and notarization of other legal documents that don’t need printing or photo-copying.

A court employee said they have already forwarded fund requests for MOOE to the Supreme Court but the tribunal has yet to send in See UNPAID, page 10

See CALLS, page 11

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

Teaching Wellbeing: Positive Education By: ATRIAH FASCIA H. DY Teacher I City Central School

KIDAPAWAN CITY - Due to an unpaid electricity bill amounting to more than Php300,000, the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) in Kidapawan City has temporarily stopped holding court hearings since January 3 when government work resumed.

In an advisory issued on Thursday, the PAOKidapawan office is asking for understanding from its clients and the public in general for the inconvenience.

“Please bear with us.

For more than a week, we have had no electricity at the Hall of Justice due to unpaid electric bills. But this is being addressed and in due time, power will be restored,” the advisory said.

The Cotabato Electric Cooperative (Cotelco) had shut off the power lines to the Hall of Justice building, which houses the PAO and the regional trial courts after its electric bill amounting to more than Php300,000 remains unpaid.

NOTICE OF FILING OF APPLICATION FOR ALIEN EMPLOYMENT PERMIT (AEP) Notice is hereby given that the following employers have filed with this Regional Office application/s for AEPs.

January 7, 2022 SGD. ALBERT E. GUTIB OIC - Regional Director

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lends Summit Hotels launches its newest landmark business DBP to private park conference hotel in the heart of Metropolitan Naga industrial developer Summit Hotel Naga is poised to become the hotel of choice for business and leisure travelers alike SUMMIT Hotels has set its sights on Camarines Sur, a region brimming with an interesting blend of aquatic attractions, historic sites, and business opportunities.

Considered as one of the Philippine’s exciting tourist destinations, travelers and local tourists alike can now book their stay at Summit Hotel Naga, Summit Hotels 7th and newest property this coming January 8, 2022.

Summit Hotel Naga is situated in the heart of Naga City and is conveniently located just a few kilometers away from most of the city’s religious landmarks such as the Basilica of Our Lady of Peñafrancia. The Hotel is the ideal jumping point to explore the region’s famed tourist destinations, including the famous CamSur Watersports Complex and the white sand beaches of Caramoan. It is also a mere 1-minute walk away from Robinsons Place Naga, and can be accessed with an RFID card as an added security feature.

“Our newest Summit Hotel offers 60 spacious guest rooms, a mix of 56 Deluxe Rooms and 4 Summit Suites,” says Joy de Mesa, Group Director of Sales and Marketing. De Mesa adds that each room is carefully designed; thoughtful in details which cates to guest’s

also affords its guests amazing views of the Mt. Isarog Nature Park. Mt. Isarong Nature Park is about a halfhour away Naga City Park which offers nature lovers a variety of activities from bird watching, biking, trekking and many more.

Guests who check in

STATE-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has extended a P700-million seven-year syndicated term loan to Science Park of the Philippines, Inc. (SPPI) to finance the company’s development projects to meet rising demand amidst the steady recovery of the manufacturing sector, a top official said.

DBP President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel G. Herbosa said the loan was granted with Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation as co-lender and the Investment & Capital Corporation of the Philippines as financial adviser and lead arranger.

“DBP recognizes this financial collaboration as a strategic and huge step in advancing the country’s infrastructure landscape which can spur further economic development,” Herbosa said.

DBP is the fifth largest bank in the country in terms of assets and provides credit support to four strategic sectors of the economy – infrastructure and logistics; micro, small and medium enterprises; the environment; and social services and community development.

SPPI was established in 1989 and has developed four

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Nestled in the Heart of Naga City, Summit Hotel Naga is conveniently located near famous landmarks

every need.

THE SUMMIT SIGNATURE STAY At 32 sqm, the Deluxe Rooms are outfitted with five-star beddings and the plushest pillows. Making the stay more relaxing, hotel guest rooms are furnished with a 42-inch flat screen LED television, as well as

ample desk space for business travelers. Meanwhile, the 4 Summit Suites, named Peñafrancia, Makusog, Magayon, and Voyadores which pays homage to the Bicolano culture, are very spaciously designed-- 37.5 sqm that includes a receiving/living room area.

“The Suites are tastefully

decorated suites- from the wood-paneled floors to the furnishings in neutral tones, to the bath tub inside a spacious bathroom’, says Angelo Ascue, Associate Director of Sales. The luxe five-star bedding finished off with Summit Hotel’s signature pillows complete a relaxing stay. The Summit Suites

BDO Network Bank Kabuhayan Loan assisted Virgilio De Guzman to pursue his plan of business expansion. Through the extra funding, he was able to offer additional items such as plasticware and dishwashing soap products in his store.

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BDO Network Bank backs MSMEs as drivers of economic growth MICRO-SMEs (MSMEs) remain the country’s economic growth engines albeit the challenges that confront their businesses due to the pandemic. For this reason, BDO Network Bank (BDONB) ensures they get the needed support to make their operations and processes efficient and robust.

“The country’s development depends on the growth of MSMEs. When MSMEs grow, business owners and

their families will enjoy a better future. There will be more job creations for our children,” BDONB senior vice president and MSME Group Head Karen Cua said.

BDONB is the community bank of BDO Unibank that services both the underserved and unserved markets.

Ac c ord i n g t o Cu a , MSMEs basically run the economy of communities

because while providing income to many, they create products and services that are important to people’s lives.

MSMEs are a critical sector in the Philippines as they account for 99.5% of business enterprises, 62.6% of total employment, and 35.7% of additional gross value based on DTI’s 2020 MSME Statistics. They also serve as valuable partners and suppliers to large en-

terprises.

Braving the pandemic If there is one thing Cua has learned about Filipino entrepreneurs during this unprecedented time is that they are strong, persevering, and brave. They are the type of business people who will adapt and fight to stay afloat amid the storm.

“Essential businesses continue to market their valuable products and See BACKS, page 8

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PRRD signs PH Veterans Bank Act to include post-WWII soldiers

shares and PHP25,000 preferred shares with a par value of PHP100 each,” the law read. “This is from the

previous capital of PHP100 million, with 510,000 common shares, and 490,000 preferred shares.”

In signing the law on Dec. 10, 2021, Duterte recognizes the policy of the State to execute a viable plan that will promote the welfare of all Filipino war veterans and retired military personnel.

“In line with this policy, the State shall foster their socioeconomic security and general well-being by extending to them substantial support for their livelihood and income-generating proj-

ects through the efficient and effective revitalization of the Philippine Veterans Bank, hereinafter known as Veterans Bank, which is deeply imbued with public interest,” RA 11597 read.

Under RA 11597, shares will also be made open to post-World War II (WW II) veterans and soldiers, so long as veterans still make up the majority of shareholders.

“The term ‘veteran or veterans’ shall include primarily any person or persons who served in the regularly constituted air, land,

mild symptoms. Thanks to being fully vaccinated,” said Partido Reporma senatorial candidate Dr. Minguita Padilla, who was present in that meeting.

Still, on the guidance of our leader, Partido Reporma is calling on all its members and supporters to take extra precautionary measures now that our nation is facing a new wave of COVID-19 cases again fuelled by the highly transmissible Omicron variant.

We express our concern over reports that major pharmaceutical companies in the country are having a shortage of paracetamol, cough remedies, and other medications that could ease some symptoms associated with coronavirus.

Dr. Padilla also believes it is high-time for the national government to make COVID-19 antigen testing kits more available to the public. This is to prevent the influx of people lining up at various diagnostic testing centers just to get tested, which could trigger more infections.

According to Partido Reporma treasurer Arnel Ty, demand for these reputable antigen kits also increased and some stocks are running low in the markets. He ordered at least 10 boxes for the party headquarters today due to the elevated level of safety protocols.

“Some antigen testing kits are also going out of stock. 10 boxes arriving today in our HQ. We are

consuming five boxes per week,” said Ty. We thus encourage the Department of Health (DOH) and the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) to take swift actions to address this problem.

“FDA and DOH should give public advisory on which brands of antigen tests are reliable, so that people would no longer line up in testing centers,” Dr. Padilla stressed. She was informed that many distributors of these antigen testing kits will have their stocks replenished by next week.

Once again, we appeal to both the public and our national and local government authorities to cooperate with each other amid the ongoing surge of COVID-19

By AZER PARROCHA

MANILA – President Rodrigo R. Duterte has signed a law instituting a revised charter for the Philippine Veterans Bank (PVB) to include post-World War II veterans and soldiers.

Republic Act (RA) 11597, also known as the Philippine Veterans Bank Act, increases the bank’s authorized capital stock from PHP100 million to PHP10 billion to align its capitalization with the minimum level prescribed by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) for private commercial banks.

“The capital stock of the Veterans Bank shall be PHP10 billion divided into PHP75,000 common

Earlier today, we received confirmation that our chairman and standard-bearer Panfilo ‘Ping’ Lacson tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus upon the release of his official RT-PCR test results late Thursday evening.

According to the senator, he is now feeling much better after experiencing mild symptoms of cough, colds, sore throat and fever. But he continues to monitor himself on the advice of his doctor while he remains in isolation at their residence as part of the mandatory quarantine protocols.

Insofar as his eldest son and chief of staff, Ronald Jay, and other members of their household who also contracted COVID-19 are concerned, we are told they

are all recovering from the mild symptoms of the virus.

None of the Lacson family had to be hospitalized over this incident.

We also received information from party officials and other staff, who came in contact with our chairman during their meeting at the Partido Reporma Media Bureau office in Greenhills, San Juan City last Monday that they have no symptoms and are observing necessary health protocols as well.

“It really paid off that Sen. Ping is very strict about adhering to safety protocols when we have our meetings. None of us so far have tested positive after our meeting last [January] 3. We are all OK. He is also experiencing only

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or naval services or arms, or in such non-regularly organized military units in the Philippines during World War II, and whose services such units duly recognized by the Republic of the Philippines or by the government of the United States of America,” it read.

“Veteran or veterans” also includes the widow, orphan, or a compulsory heir of a deceased veteran, as determined by existing laws.

“Post-World War II veterans and AFP (Armed See SIGNS, page 8

STATEMENT ON THE CURRENT COVID-19 SITUATION IN THE COUNTRY

MDN: Jan 8 & 15, 2022

MDN: Jan 8 & 15, 2022

cases in our country. We cannot allow this disease to stop our world again and bring us back to those days of confusion and panic like what happened in 2020. Stay calm and be alert. Let’s take care of one another. (PARTIDO REPORMA MEDIA BUREAU)

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Children affected by Typhoon Rai/Odette face uncertain New Year

Statement attributable to Ms. Oyunsaikhan Dendevnorov, UNICEF Philippines Representative AS Filipino families gather this New Year’s Eve to welcome 2022, there are 846,000 children who need help after Typhoon Rai/ Odette destroyed their homes. A more infectious strain of COVID-19 and continued heavy rainfall over typhoon-affected areas pose an additional danger and can further slow down aid efforts.

Working with the Philippine Government, our UNICEF assessment teams from Surigao del Norte, Siargao Island, Dinagat Island, Southern Leyte, Cebu and Bohol reported that children need safe drinking water, health, nutrition and psychosocial support, protection from violence and continuation of learning.

We saw children with diarrhea in homes and hospitals, their worried parents barely recovering from the shock of losing their homes and livelihoods. Children’s schools were partially or completely destroyed and their learning modules have

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been inundated. Staying in crowded rooms in evacuation centres with adults exposes them to abuse and exploitation. Local government officials are overwhelmed and child workers such as teachers and social workers are themselves affected.

UNICEF sent life-saving supplies such as water purification tablets, hygiene kits, jerrycans, tents and water storage units, but this initial delivery is far from enough. We are working hard to raise US$11 million to reach 200,000 of the most affected children but have secured only $3.8 million to date. Without this funding, we will miss out on this critical period to respond to children’s needs.

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Some of the affected areas already had worrying rates of malnutrition even before the typhoon struck. We cannot leave these children behind.

As we greet the New Year, we at UNICEF are hopeful that our collective efforts will help children survive and recover. We continue to work closely with the Philippine Government, the UN country team, and our partners to support the Government-led emergency response. We are seeing the tremendous solidarity among organizations and individuals who are contributing to the response in their own way.

The COVID-19 pandemic, compounded by disasters such as Typhoon Odette, is a children’s crisis

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation

HILMA M. HILARIO., Applicant.

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four Philippine Economic Zone Authority-registered industrial parks with an aggregate area of nearly 800 hectares in Laguna, Batangas, Bataan, and Cebu. It is constructing two more facilities in Bataan and Batangas, which is equipped with proper road network and storm drainage system, water distribution, wastewater treatment, power, telecommunications, among others.

Herbosa said proceeds of the loan would be used to partially finance current and future projects and capital expenditures such as land development, road system construction, water utilities and a centralized wastewater system.

He said DBP foresees more locators coming into industrial parks such as SPPI’s as the country continues to strengthen its position as a viable site to host firms in the manufacturing, logistics, electronics, semiconductors, packaging, food, and other industries.

“DBP will continue to work with various institutions and economic key players who share with

MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY

Regional Office No. XI 2nd Floor, DCPI Bldg., Dacudao Ave. Cor. Lakandula St., Agdao, Davao City

CASE NO. MROXI 21-106-ST

that we need to end now. as we welcome 2022. Help by donating now at https:// Let’s reimagine a better children and families af- donate.unicef.ph/campaign/ future for all our children fected by Typhoon Odette children-emergencies.

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation

MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR APPROVAL OF THE SALE &TRANSFER / CONVEYANCE / ASSIGNMENT OF THE VESSELS, MBCA “JHANIZ” TBR: MBCA EISSA M (PURSUANT TO SECTION 20 (G) OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE ACT AND SECTION III.1 AND 2 OF THE MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 177, SERIES OF 2002,

UNICEF delivery of supplies to victims of Typhoon Odette

Regional Office No. XI 2nd Floor, DCPI Bldg., Dacudao Ave. Cor. Lakandula St., Agdao, Davao City

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR APPROVAL OF THE SALE &TRANSFER / CONVEYANCE / ASSIGNMENT OF THE VESSELS, MBCA “SEA EXPLORER-3” TBR: MBCA ACM EXPLORER (PURSUANT TO SECTION 20 (G) OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE ACT AND SECTION III.1 AND 2 OF THE MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 177, SERIES OF 2002.

CASE NO. MROXI 21-107-ST

ABEGAIL MELISSA NICOLE F. PITTS, Applicant.

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NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING

Before us is the above-titled PETITION which was filed on the 09 December 2021 before this Authority. The herein petitioner is the VENDEE of the vessel, MBCA “JHANIZ” TBR: MBCA EISSA M, which was bought from JANICE O. BONCALES. on December 02, 2021.

Before us is the above-titled PETITION which was filed on the 21 December 2021 before this Authority. The herein petitioner is the VENDEE of the vessel, MBCA “SEA EXPLORER-3” TBR: MBCA ACM EXPLORER, which was bought from PRINCESS JOY B. LONGHAS on December 08. 2021.

Notice is hereby given that the said PETITION will be heard by this Authority on 06 January 2022 at 10:00 o’clock in the morning at the Conference Room of MARINA R.O.XI, 2nd Floor, DCPI Building, Lakandula Street, Dacudao Ave., Agdao, Davao City.

Notice is hereby given that the said PETITION will be heard by this Authority on 06 January 2022 at 10:00 o’clock in the morning at the Conference Room of MÄRINA R.O.XI, 2nd Floor, DCPI Building, Lakandula Street, Dacudao Ave., Agdao, Davao City.

The Applicant shall publish this Order once in a newspaper of general or regional circulation at least five (5) days prior to the scheduled date of hearing.

The Applicant shall publish this Order once in a newspaper of general or regional circulation at least five (5) days prior to the scheduled date of hearing.

The Applicant shall submit a written Formal Offer of Evidence during the hearing or five (5) days thereafter.

The Applicant shall submit a written Formal Offer of Evidence during the hearing or five (5) days thereafter.

In view of the pandemic, applicant or interested third parties may file his Formal Offer of Exhibit (FOE) or other documents through the office email at mro11@marina.gov.ph

In view of the pandemic, applicant or interested third parties may file his Formal Offer of Exhibit (FOE) or other documents through the office email at mro11@marina.gov.ph

Done this 22nd day of December 2021 in Davao City, Philippines.

MDN: Jan 8, 2022

Done this 22nd day of December 2021 in Davao City, Philippines.

By Authority of the Administrator (Per S.O. No. 551-21 dated 30 September 2021)

By Authority of the Administrator (Per S.O. No. 551-21 dated 30 September 2021)

(Sgd.) ATTY. GENEVIEVE L. CALZADA Officer in-Charge

(Sgd.) ATTY. GENEVIEVE L. CALZADA Officer in-Charge MDN: Jan 8, 2022

us the same mission of promoting growth opportunities, while raising the level of competitiveness of our country through infrastructure development,” Herbosa said.

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services by adapting new and innovative methods like online selling and streaming, while many non-essential businesses that experienced a dip in profit transitioned to selling essential goods and services,” she said.

A partner in growth BDONB has been a staunch partner of MSMEs in growth. The bank offers Kabuhayan Loan to give MSMEs access to additional capital to build up their stocks, to purchase other business assets, and to expand their stores.

According to Cua, the Kabuhayan Loan covers a fast and simple application process that allows small business owners to borrow up to P1 million. In addition, the Kabuhayan Loan offers affordable monthly installments and provides financial management information via social media and webinars to help business owners maximize their capital.

Beyond the Kabuhayan Loan, BDONB provided free insurance coverage as well as gave out Kabuhayan Package from SM Appliance and SM Supermarket to select BDONB borrowers in 2021.

Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Regional Franchising and Regulatory Office No. 11 Balusong Ave., McArthur Highway, Matina, Davao City

For more information about the products and services of BDONB, visit www.bdonetworkbank.com.ph or the official facebook page https://www.facebook. com/BDONetworkBankPH

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Forces of the Philippines) retirees shall enjoy the benefits and privileges provided under this Act after they have invested in the Philippine Veterans Bank,” the law read.

RA 11597 also reorganizes the Board of Trustees of the Veterans of World War II (BTVWW II) as Board of Trustees of Veterans once the shareholdings of post-WW II veterans and AFP retirees surpass that of the WWII veterans and their compulsory heirs.

“When the shareholdings of the post-World War II veterans and AFP retirees have surpassed the shareholdings of the veterans of the World War II and their compulsory heirs, then the BTVWW II shall be reorganized into the Board of Trustees of Veterans,” the law read.

The Act, which is a consolidation of House of Representatives Bill 8164 and Senate Bill 2368, was passed by the House and Senate on September 28 and 29 last year, respectively.

The PVB was created in 1963 under RA 3518 and rehabilitated in 1992 under RA 7169.

Its central office is located on 101 V.A. Rufino corner Dela Rosa Streets, Legaspi Village, Makati City. (PNA)

Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Regional Franchising and Regulatory Office No. 11 Balusong Ave., McArthur Highway, Matina, Davao City

Petition for Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a FILCAB Ordinary Regular Service.

Petition for Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a FILCAB Ordinary Regular Service.

MA-RO CONVEYANCE AND ALLIED Case No. R11-EV-PJ-2021-11-775 SERVICES CORPORATION, (2016-XI-00775)

Petitioner.

ALLAN S. ABALLE, Case No. R11-EV-FC-2021-11-1479

Petitioner. (2002-XI-01479-1)

NOTICE OF HEARING

Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a FILCAB Ordinary Regular service on the route: PUAN with the use of SIX (6) units, which Certificate has expired last July 17, 2021. On November 5, 2021, Petitioner filed a Motion seeking the acceptance of the late filing of the Petition for Extension of Validity which was duly granted by this Board taking into account the issuance of MC 2012-004. In the petition filed on November 22, 2021, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of said certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same units previously authorized.

NOTICE is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on FEBRUARY 8, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. at this office at the above address.

At least TEN (10) days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a newspaper of local circulation.

Parties opposed to the granting of the petition must file their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time.

This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence.

Davao City, Philippines, November 24, 2021.

(Sgd.) Dir. NONITO A. LLANOS III Regional Director MDN: Jan 8, 2022

NOTICE OF HEARING

Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a FILCAB Ordinary Regular service on the route: BUHANGIN VIA JP LAUREL AVENUE with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on February 26, 2022. In the petition filed on November 26, 2021, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of said certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized.

NOTICE is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on FEBRUARY 8, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. at this office at the above address.

At least TEN (10) days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a newspaper of local circulation.

Parties opposed to the granting of the petition must file their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time.

This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence.

Davao City, Philippines, November 26, 2021.

(Sgd.) Dir. NONITO A. LLANOS III Regional Director

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congratulated the graduates and wished them to live a comfortable life using the skills that they learned from the training.

“I know that with your effort and the potentials that you have, you will make it.

Keep reaching your goals and dreams, and never forget that we are always here for you as you sisters to support you along the way,” she further said.

The “Siyap ko Mga Bae” program is implemented through MP Latiph’s Transitional Development Impact Fund (TDIF) funded by the Bangsamoro Government’s Office of Chief Minister.

(APB/PIA Lanao del Sur)

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this early stage, we also need to start the preparations for our reconstruction and recovery,” Demerey told the Philippine News Agency (PNA) in an interview Thursday morning.

“The best way to start this is to learn from the strategies and approaches made

by Tacloban City from the destruction of ‘Yolanda’.”

Demerey, accompanied by technical staff, arrived in Tacloban on Thursday to meet with Mayor Alfred Romualdez and other top officials of the city.

“As head of the legislative body of Dinagat, I want to learn the legislative measures they enacted that helped the city recover from the onslaught of ‘Yolanda’,” he said.

He is also interested in the industries that were prioritized in terms of recovery by the city government of Tacloban that helped the other sectors rise from devastation.

“The agriculture and fishery industries in Dinagat

Islands suffered most during the onslaught of Typhoon Odette. We want to know if what measures the city government of Tacloban had undertaken to help their farmers and fisherfolk recover,” Demerey said.

Based on the January 4 situational report of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) of Dinagat Islands, the initial cost of the damage wrought by “Odette” in agriculture and fishery in the area has reached more than PHP771 million.

The typhoon also directly affected 20,234 families or 119,057 individuals in 100 barangays of the province, the PDRRMO data indicated.

“We will also talk to other Tacloban officials, farmer leaders, fisherfolk groups and ask their experiences as they recovered from the ruins of ‘Yolanda’,” Demerey said.

The outcome of the quick visit to Tacloban, he added, would also guide the members of the provincial legislative body of Dinagat Islands in crafting measures for his province’s speedy recovery from the destruction.

“Experience of the past will guide us to rise and move on. We will learn from the people of Tacloban,” Demerey said. (PNA)

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Ibrahim Al-Haj. The recipients include 415 elementary pupils under the Angat Bangsamoro Kabataan Elementary program and 446 high school students under the Angat Bangsamoro Kabataan High School program each receiving P1,000 and P1,500, respectively.

Latiph also provided financial aid to other marginalized sectors consist-

R. A 9048 Form No 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao Del Norte Municipality of iligan city NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that VIRGINIA P. CATUBIG has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “RENATO” to “LOMER” in the Certificate live of birth RENATO JINTILES CAGUBCUB who was born on OCTOBER 15, 1966 at, Iligan Lanao Del Norte and whose parents are MIRIAM R. GENTILES and LUIS M. CAGOBCOB

Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than JANUARY 2022.

(Sgd) ATTY. YUSSIP DON JUSTINE F. MARTIL ACTING City Civil Registrar

MDN: Jan 8 & 15, 2022

Publication Notice R.A. 10172

Republic of the Philippines Province of Davao del Sur Municipality of MATANAO OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR

Saturday, January 8, 2022 ing of 90 orphans and 22 PWSNs. The orphans were given P5,000 each while the PWSNs received P20,000 each.

The beneficiaries of the cash aid came from the municipalities of Tugaya, Piagapo, Kapai, Saguiaran, Marantao, and the city of Marawi. The payout in other municipalities in the province is yet to be scheduled by the MP’s office.

The distribution was conducted in partnership with the Ministry of Social Services. (APB/PIA Lanao del Sur)

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Summit Hotel Naga can use the self-check-in kiosks.

“Our guests may check-in safely and conveniently at their own pace. There are dedicated Front Office Associates who will greet the guests upon their arrival, “says Annalyn Yap, Group General Manager, Summit and Go Hotels.

SAMPLE AND ENJOY LOCAL FARE AT CAFÉ SUMMIT With Bicol as one of the most visited gastronomic destinations in the Philippines, guests may indulge in the specially prepared menu of Summit Hotel Naga’s all-day dining restaurant, the Café Summit. Here, guests can feast on iconic Bicolano fare while enjoying the dining outlet’s a cozy and comfortable atmosphere.

Be one of the first to try the restaurant’s signature dishes such as Sorsi, a local version of scallops originated from Sorsogon, or Café Summit’s lava burger, featuring a house-made burger patty

and topped with melted cheese and BBQ sauce and served in black buns, and for those with a sweet tooththeir own version of mint chocolate dome awaits them.

THE PREFERRED BUSINESS MAN’S HOTEL IN THE REGION Summit Hotel Naga is poised to become the newest business conference hotel in Metropolitan Naga, with business travelers taking full advantage of the Hotel’s MICE facilities. “Summit Hotel Naga offers a complete banquet facilities portfolio best suited for both business and social events,” Angelo Ascue.

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Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4th Shari’a Circuit Court 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES NETSFEL GUTIERREZ AQUINO AND EUDESSA B. REDONDO-AQUINO,

CIVIL CASE NO. 2022-003

Before this Court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on October 21, 2006 at Cagayan de Oro 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 summons and other legal processes relative to this case at their resident at Block 14 Lot 10, NHA P1, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental and Block 11 Lot 14, Fatima Westplain Subd., Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, respectively;

That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for each other for some reason of which both petitioner finally decided to legally break or severe their marriage bond for more than twelve (12) 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 seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on October 21, 2006 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 January 28, 2022 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 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 4th of January, 2022.

(Sgd.) HON. OSOP M. ALI

Presiding Judge

The impact of distance learning to students’ achievement By: ATRIAH FASCIA H. DY Teacher I City Central School

THE pandemic hit vulnerable students hardest. Now, schools have to reckon with the effects. Over the past two years, the main constant of pandemic schooling has been that there is no constant.

Many students struggled with remote learning but some thrived. Some children have been in a physical school building most days this year while others have dealt with multiple quarantines. Some students have access to academic recovery support and others do not.

These different realities aren’t randomly distributed though. Studies and reporting throughout the pandemic have shown that students of color and students from low income families were

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Camiguin Municipality of Catarman NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC January 4, 2022

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A.No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that MARILOU L. ELNAS has filed with this Office a Petition For Change of First Name from “MARIA“ to “MARILOU“ in the Certificate of Live Birth of MARIA BORRES LIBAGO who was born on September 10, 1959 at Looc, Catarman, Camiguin whose parents is EUTIQUIO UCAB LIBAGO and ANA EBALANG BORRES.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file her written opposition with this Office not later than January 18, 2022.

(Sgd) LUDIVINA T. LIBAGO C / MCR

RA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines Province: NORTH COTABATO Municipality: MAGPET OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR Date: January 3, 2022 CCE-0028-2022 (R.A. 10172) R.A. 9048/ R.A. 10172 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION 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 JENY DAGAMI EMOYLAN has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of clerical error in the child’s sex from ‘Female” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JENY DAGAMI EMOYLAN who was born on November 2 1968 at Magpet, Cotabato and whose parents are Eustaquio Cabo and Purification F. Dagami.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than January 21, 2022.

(Sgd) CHONA M. PROVIDA, MPA Municipal Civil Registrar

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RA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines Province: COTABATO Municipality: MAGPET OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR

RA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

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 ETHELBERT GAMBUTA CAGULADA has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ETHELBERT GAMBUTA CAGULADA who was born on 18 FEBRUARY 1999 at MATANAO, DAVAO DEL SUR and whose parents are ALBERTO DAHAN CAGULADA and EMELIANA PAJO GAMBUTA.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than JANUARY 21, 2022

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 MARK ANTHONY JEMORA BERONDO has filed with this Office a petition for correction in the entry of sex from “F” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of MARK ANTHONY JEMORA BERONDO who was born on November 7, 1982 at Magpet, Cotabato and whose parents are Librado B. BERONDO and Crisenciana Jimora.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than January 21, 2022.

MDN: Jan 8 & 15, 2022

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Schools have to help some students make up much more academic ground than others and the gap between those two groups is widening. Many students are still experiencing big disruptions to learning and more parents are reporting student absences from school.

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NETSFEL GUTIERREZ AQUINO AND EUDESSA B. REDONDO-AQUINO, Petitioners. x------------------------------/ ORDER

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CCE- 0001-2022 R.A. 10172

(Sgd) HELEN JAO-PANES Municipal Civil Registrar

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Republic of the Philippines Province : North Cotabato Municipality: Magpet

Date: January 3, 2022

(Sgd) CHONA M. PROVIDA, MPA Municipal Civil Registrar

OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR Date: January 3, 2022 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 of the R.A. Act No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that RODERICK RONQUILLO BACENA has filed with this Office a petition for change of first name from “JESUS ALAN” to “RODERICK” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JESUS ALAN RONQUILLO BACENA who was born on December 26, 1965 at Tagabaca, Magpet, Cotabato and whose parents are Alfredo Ramajo Bacena and Angelita Pusong Ronquillo.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than January 21, 2022.

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Education, It’s Importance By: CHARLEMAGNE B. MONFORTE Teacher I EL SALVADOR CITY CENTRAL SCHOOL Division of El Salvador City

In our life, education brings better ideas and new ways of thinking. When we do this, we become more positive and focused on our tasks.

Individuals’ understanding, knowledge, and insight can only be broadened by education, which makes us better and more responsible citizens.

Through education it serves as a channel which knowledge is passed along to the next generation. We become more informed and have a greater knowledge of everything that is going on around us. Knowledge is not only conveyed from one individual to another, but it is also created and advanced as a result of the educational system. It ensures Knowledge’s future safety, security, and advancement.

Morality is also a result of education. It provides us the sense of good and wrong. We become tolerant, calm, respectful and nice to each other’s. Education

is a weapon for preserving human dignity. It awakens us to the underlying reason and purpose of our being on this planet.

Education creates additional options in life. It improves people’s self-esteem and dignity. Education, information, and increased awareness have resulted in the modern outlook of our world today, where we enjoy the best r conveniences of living.

The progress and prosperity of today’s world would have been unfathomable and unimaginable without the role of education. Mankind has a strong desire to be free. To become entirely free and to enjoy peace of mind, you must first obtain an education, gain more knowledge, awareness, and understanding.

Indeed, with education we were able to enjoy the fruits of human diversity in shape of more prosperity, progress, and knowledge.

Individualized instruction

By GLORIA B. SAYSON Secondary School Teacher III Ozamiz City National High School

INDIVIDUALIZED instruction is a method of instruction in which there is one to one teaching and self-paced learning based on an outline of progressive goals leading to the course/curriculum objectives. Courses appropriate for individualized instruction are usually those that require skill building. These include such courses as keyboarding, drafting and computer skills.

With adequate planning and appropriate instructional materials, theory courses can be successfully taught using the individualized instruction method. One key to the success of individualized instruction is the quality of the lesson plans.

Several benefits are available to schools who elect

to use the individualized method of instruction. Individualized instruction allows a student who is above or below average to proceed at the student’s own pace for optimal learning. Students do not have to repeat portions of a course that they have already mastered.

Students learn the self-discipline needed to motivate themselves and to keep their progress on target. Students can check their own results on class work and seek help when needed.

But not all students will benefit from individualized instruction. Some students need greater interaction with the teacher and classmates than is available using this method.

Social media and its impact on student life during the pandemic

By JONALY A. AVISO, Department Head/Acting Accountant Misamis University Medical Center Brgy. Bagakay, Ozamiz City Misamis Accidental

REACTIONS to the novel coronavirus/COVID-19 have caused a great many changes to daily life in recent days.

One group particularly affected by these changes is high school students. They are facing challenges this year that have never happened before on this scale.

School provides structure and routine to the lives of students. Following the routine of getting up at a certain time, going to classes at specific times and coming home at a certain time provides a sense of normalcy in their lives.

The predictability of knowing that third period math class follows second period history class allows students’ brains to focus

on academic content. Expectations for behavior and academic performance are known and familiar. When schools closed earlier this month students lost this structure and routine.

Many were sent home with packets of assignments to complete but it is up to them to decide when and in what order they will do the assignments.

At first, this greater amount of freedom and choice feels good – “Finally I get to decide what I want to do!” In short time though, it is easy to fall behind, to be distracted by other more desirable options (Netflix, video games, social media), or to become bored.

offered, take advantage of it,” Emano said.

To avoid infection, the Provincial Health Officer likewise advises everyone to wear a 3-ply face mask or N95 or N96—instead

of a cloth mask; to keep good ventilation in the office; to constantly wash or sanitize their hands, and to strictly adhere to the health protocols. (JAKA/ PIA-10)

COVID pandemic in this school year

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the funds.

The employee, who asked not to be named, said PAO and the court judges will ask the help of the city and provincial governments to have them shoulder the

electric bill for the meantime, the amount of which will be reimbursed later.

By PHOEBE MARIE G. ENGUITO

AFTER missing out on face to face classes and meeting new friends for more than a year due to the pandemic, students once again to cherish the joys of going to school.

Last November, students in areas identified as low risk for the coronavirus started to return to face to face classes across the country after 20 months of blended learning.

It is a school year unlike any other and DepEd along with other government agencies and partners, made strides in reintroducing face to face classes amid the challenges of the pandemic.

For DepEd, the pilot run of limited in-person classes which began on November

15 was successful. The agency noted the effective implementation of the in-person classes in the schools that participated, which are all public schools.

Consequently, the schools have been able to operate safely during the pandemic, strictly observing health protocols. So we believe that we can proceed and thank you for your permission given to DepEd, DOH and DILG which continues the assessment of schools which can be eligible for the expansion of face to face. As the school year rolls by, the number of schools that can implement face to face learning will expand.

Challenges of the new normal education

By ROGER F. DUHAYLUNGSOD Education Program Supervisor Division of Tangub City

THE Covid-19 pandemic created the largest disruption of education systems in history, according to the United Nations. Many of the changes that took root amid the crisis will inform our education strategy for the new normal.

I believe ideas from the Covid-impacted classroom don’t just have the potential to solve challenges for students right now. They can be applied to create a much more impactful higher education system for the future.

In 2020, lockdowns had put physical classrooms to a standstill. With technology making skills obsolete faster, the advantages of blended online learning programs will extend far beyond the current disposition.

Hands-on learning has accelerated as a trend through the pandemic. Students can now practice and master the application of in-demand skills in real world scenarios using tools like Python and Google Sheets. This is already helping Filipino learners demonstrate the ability to apply skills employers are looking for.

Teachers – now more adept in a digital environment – will be better equipped to curate compelling classroom experiences, switching seamlessly from the virtual to the physical world. By leveraging digital technologies, they can replace one size fits all classroom experiences with personalized learning experiences at scale.

The GEMs TAB

By: KLAUDINE IXIE OCO-ASUNCION Teacher III EL SALVADOR CITY CENTRAL SCHOOL Division of El Salvador City

With the onset of the pandemic where face to face is not allowed, many schools shift their focus from the traditional methods of teaching to integrating the use of gadgets.

GEMs TAB is the newest project initiated by the Division of El Salvador City and supported and enhanced

by El Salvador City Central School.

GEMs TAB is about the provision of electronic tablets to all the Grade-VI learners of El Salvador City Central School wherein copies of the Self-Learning Modules (SLM) are uploaded in the tablets.

These tablets can also be used for online class as well as offline instruction. GEM stands for Grow, Educate, and Manage as we grow the desires of the learners to learn, educate their minds and their hearts and manage these by transcending the demands of distance learning from modular to digital.

With regards to the uploading of modules, it will not

be only limited to Grade-Six learning areas but across all learning areas and across all grade levels since learners might have their sisters, brothers, cousins, or other household members who are not necessarily Grade-Six but who are enrolled. They too can access their respective modules in the GEMs TAB. The templates provided in the tablet also ensure effective classroom planning.

The tablets would play a key role in lengthening the time taken by the teachers to schedule and plan their online classes. It has observed that students always look forward for hands-on learning with the use of the tablet. In fact, it resulted that the GEMs Tablets increased the motivation and the level of enthusiasm of the learners in the online platform.

With this GEMs TAB, El Salvador City Central School was able to come up with a superb result of creating a unique learning opportunities for school children.

“Innovative Education” A Learning Delivery Modality which engages PSB ES Learners through Online Class By: JUNALYN T. ZARAGOSA Master Teacher I Pedro Sa. Baculio Elementary School Division of El Salvador City

The department of education’s curriculum is rooted in the principles of how children learn, while the online class platform harnesses the power of 21st-century technology to make learning come alive. Online education is innovative for the teachers as well as the learners.

It is competency-based learning that able to help the Pedro Sa. Baculio Elementary learners attain transferable skills and competencies amid pandemic.

Such kind of platform supplemented the learning delivery modality and helps the learners boost their capability of learning. Each learner involved has a different kind of engagement with their teachers.

The school’s initiative through online learning filled the gap in education along with providing Pedro Sa. Baculio Elementary learners numerous e-learning tools that boosted engagement between teachers and learners. Pedro Sa. Baculio Elementary School is committed to provide learners quality education that improves learners’ achievement. The online learning platform mainly targeted activities on reading, comprehension skills, basic arithmetic skills and supplementary activities for subject areas. The activities provided quality development for teachers and learners. Nowadays being physically present in a classroom isn’t the only learning

option anymore, learners have access to a quality education whenever and wherever they want, as long as they can get online. Embracing the changes of new normal education, Pedro Sa. Baculio Elementary School is now entering a new era, the revolution of online education.

As the new normal education and technologies pass through it is important that teachers are kept up to date, giving the learners the education the most effective ways to use technology to enhance instruction and learner’s’ learning. Pedro Sa. Baculio Elementary school continues to grow and spend more on the professional development and training needed for teachers to support the online class activities of the learners.

The ongoing support that the school head provided to the teachers resulted to effective use of educational technology, and as a result, teachers can integrate new technologies into their classroom practices such as online class.

Pedro Sa. Baculio Elementary was able to bring up a good solution to create an active platform for learning and create a meaningful learning environment for the learners amid pandemic. The program meets the goals of Department of Education to enhance better teaching and learning for both teachers and learners.

Positive Learning Classroom Environment By: ATRIAH FASCIA H. DY Teacher I City Central School

One of the most important aspects of a skills-based health education classroom is a good learning environment. When you prioritize participatory teaching and learning and when there is trust and rapport among students and between yourself and students, you create a positive learning environment. You must first set the stage by creating a learning atmosphere in which all students feel respected, protected, and supported in order to build trust that leads to meaningful involvement and engagement in learning.

Creating a positive learning environment begins with self-reflection on the part of the teacher, continues with preparation, and then continues and changes as the curriculum is implemented.

Maintaining a good learning environment is an ongoing process; you must always explore how to maintain a positive learning environment and be mindful of how

students view the learning environment.

A healthy learning environment, like curriculum development, takes thinking and planning. It’s critical to keep an eye on your techniques and change them as needed to meet the changing demands of your pupils. There are no two pupils who are alike, and no two classrooms are same. You must be conscious of the diversity in your courses (for example, personalities, dynamics, interests, strengths, and learning styles) and alter your techniques to match the requirements of your pupils.

Remember that students’ demands might alter throughout the course of a semester, term, or year. You should plan ahead of time as much as possible, but keep in mind that as you get to know your students, you may need to modify your techniques to ensure that everyone feels secure, supported, and respected.

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in disseminating these modern farming technologies called MASAGANA PROGRAMS, i.e., masagana-99 for rice, masagana-55 for corn, masaganang gulayan, and what have you. Such paradigm shift in agriculture from following the culture of nature’s and sustenance economy aptly called sustainable agriculture has been replaced by corporate-controlled conventional agriculture. Where in the world can you find farmers who have no control of seeds as all of the native varieties that can be grown organically, had been replaced by so-called high yielding varieties (HIVs) that can only be grown using chemical fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides. Don’t you know that our native varieties are now under the control of these corporations because they command high price in the USA for being healthy and organically grown, devoid of chemicals.

Through colonialization then becoming a neo-colony, our country has been deprived of the culture of food self-sufficiency that had even created the 8th wonder of the world, the Rice Terraces in the Mountain Province. Through corporate globalization, food production has just been treated as BUSINESS for money-making by these corporations. In fact, when I visited my PhD-Holder sister in the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario, Canada, I read a book in the library that every time there is an over-supply of wheat, corporations will burn the excess production so as not to reduce the price through overproduction; every time there is an over-production of milk, the excess is thrown to the sea.

When I discovered this so-called modern agriculture whose raizon d’ etre is just for profit that is being followed by the office that I was working for and whose then Secretary (the late Arturo Tangco) was the former Chairman of Planters’ Products, I tendered my resignation and formed a non-government organization to promote sustainable agriculture. Philippine agriculture has been subservient to the interest of global corporations then and until now at the expense of the peasanty, the so-called “unsung heroes.”

Let notice be served to one and all that food and ecological security is our most basic security. Having no more food and ecological security, let us reclaim our basic rights and exercise our common responsibilities to protect our food security.

During these contemporaneous challenging times of climate change when our country has already lost it ecological integrity shown by the latest Typhoon Odette that has rendered more than 300,000 families homeless and hungry, we fear that our food insecurity has worsened.

In fact, farming has become economically non-viable anymore as three of four young farmers have left farming already, going to the cities to work as janitors, drivers or waiters, or if beautiful, as dancers. One of the main reasons why farming has become non-viable anymore is because of the so-called Rice Tariffication Law that was passed two years ago by Senator Villar. Because of Rice Tariffication Law that has allowed the entry of cheaply produced rice from Thailand and Vietnam, many Filipino rice farmers have committed suicide dahil “baon na sa utang.” Why? Let’s go back to history. When the Asian Free Trade Agreement (AFTA) was signed in 1997, Asian countries prepared for the wouldbe economic competition that would happen in 2015 because of free-flowing of products. No less than the King of Thailand then took-off his kingly robe and crown and worked with the Thai farmers, telling them not to use chemicals as such kill the integrity of the soil and not to use tractors, as the carbon emissions contribute to climate change, adding to use carabaos as the wastes of the carabaos would fertilizer the soil.

Thus, the Thai farmers were able

to reduce the production cost of rice to only P5 per kilo. In the Philippines, the five million rice farmers who have been tied-up by the Department of Agriculture to chemical-based farming are producing rice to about P15 to P20 per kilo. Thus, when rice tariffication allowed the entry of rice sold only at P10 per kilo, no way can our rice farmers compete.

Senator Villar and Sec. William Dar, please pity our poor farmers!

Most recently, during the height of the corn harvest, you allowed the entry of cheaply sold corn substitutes, to the detriment of the three million corn farmers. In fact, a farmer leader in Kibawe, Bukidnon committed suicide “dahil baon na sa utang.”

Through conventional agriculture that is controlled by the oligarchs buying fertilizer (i.e., Ammonium Sulfate) in Ukraine at only P50 per bag but sold in Mindanao at P1,000 per bag because everything sold in this country passes at least five layers, no way can we liberate the farmers from the quagmire of poverty. MGA KANDIDATO, ANO BA TALAGA ANG PROGRAMA NINYO PARA SA MGA MAGSASAKA? WALA! DAHIL ANG MGA OLIGARCHS AND SUMOSUPORTA SA INYO PARA IPATULOY ANG KANILANG PAMIMIRA! PURO KAYO SALITA. NILOLOKO NINYO ANG SAMBAYANAN PILIPINO! Please take note of this truism that corporate globalization is the problem, worse than the pandemic.

Such is the death of democracy as it gives rise to corporate control and economic dictatorship. The world-renowned environmentalist activist and physicist Dr. Vandana Shiva and a friend has said that, “when economic dictatorship of the oligarchs is grafted onto representative electoral democracy, a toxic growth of religious fundamentalism and right-wing extremism is the result. Thus, corporate globalization leads not just to the death of democracy, but to the democracy of death, in which exclusion, hate and fear becomes the political means to mobilize votes and power.” If we will not exercise our right of suffrage for social transformation, elections will just be an exercise in futility – PANLOLOKO LAMANG! HOY GISING!

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the NPA across the country will also crumble.

“It is the start of the end of the reign of NPA not only in the Mindanao but all over the country.

They are already on the brink of collapse,” he said.

Among the SMRC leaders neutralized by government troops were Jorge Madlos, also known as Ka Oris, commander and spokesperson of the NPA’s national operations command and spokesperson of the National Democratic Front (NDF) in Mindanao; Anna Sandra Reyes alias Kaye Secretary of the Regional White Area Committee under SMRC; and Menandro Villanueva alias Bok, the longest-serving Secretary SMRC. Villanueva, Tito said, belonged to the top NPA leaders operating the country led by its founder Jose Maria “Joma” Sison and followed

by Benito Tiamzon and his wife, Wilma Austria-Tiamzon.

“These neutralizations have a very huge impact in the overall operation of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP)-NPA,”

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“We have achieved the given timeline of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and currently we are now pursuing Eric Casilao alias Wally/Elian also a high-ranking member of the SMRC,” he said.

He assured that Casilao will also be neutralized in due time since he is still in the operation area where Villanueva was neutralized.

“We can neutralize Casilao anytime from now. It might not be easy, but it is very possible as we have proven it with the neutralization of Kaye and Bok,” Tito said.

PRRD’s NTF-ELCAC Tito said the National Task Force to End the Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) under the Duterte administration has a major contribution to the success of the series of neutralization.

The NTF-ELCAC is a task force organized by the government of the Philippines to respond and raise awareness of the ongoing communist rebellion in the Philippines.

It was created to synchronize the utilization of the government’s instrumentalities of power with the capabilities of government and private sector stakeholders to finally end the more than 50 years of deceit, lies, and atrocities committed by the CPP-NPA. “We will not be able to accomplish this without the NTFELCAC or the whole of nation approach. The government and the private sector are in unison in achieving peace that is why we have this accomplishment,” Tito added.

He pointed out that Executive Order (EO) 70, which created the NTF-ELCAC, is the backbone of their operations.

EO70 seeks to institutionalize the whole-of-nation approach for collective participation and action in harmonizing government development efforts and services to support, facilitate and pursue the country’s peace agenda.

“We are grateful to all our stakeholders for the overwhelming support. We are calling the public to continuously support the programs of the NTF-ELCAC,” he added.

The CPP-NPA is listed as a terrorist organization by the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the Philippines.

The Anti-Terrorism Council also formally designated the National Democratic Front as a terrorist organization on June 23, 2021, citing it as “an integral and separate part” of the CPP-NPA that was created in April 1973.

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who hails from Valencia City, Bukidnon, wrote in her essay how the 4Ps and other government aid programs played a big role in improving their lives and enabled her to continue her studies.

“By the year 2014, the best privilege and opportunity I had received was I became a grantee of the Expanded Grant in Aid Program for Poverty Alleviations, which aligns with the 4Ps program,” Tahir said.

The scholarship allowed her

to finish her Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management at the Central Mindanao University in Bukidnon.

Quenzy L. Salvacion of Sinacaban, Misamis Occidental, in her entry, recounted how she used to queue up for a ration of rice from the National Food Authority in 2008 when she was younger.

Her mother raised them at home while her father juggled farming and working part-time as a glass installer.

With his father’s meager income and the cash aid they received, Salvacion’s family put up a small food stall and later opened a shop specializing in doors and windows installation, despite the challenges in-between.

“My father experienced drug addiction and had nasty habits in gambling. Those times were terrible,” she said. “We depended solely on the assistance of the government and our relatives.

It took us years to rise from that situation.”

Meanwhile, Desirie Nicole Daligdig of Tubod, Lanao del Norte recalled that her great grandmother used to help her family make ends meet.

Growing up, Daligdig had to contend with life after her mother passed away in 2011.

But when her father became a 4Ps beneficiary, he was able to provide them with food and pay the bills, while earning from hog raising.

Oliver Inodeo, the 4Ps communication coordinator for Northern Mindanao, said in an interview Thursday that the annual essay writing contest gives an avenue for beneficiaries to share their success stories amid the pandemic.

“This is also to recognize 4Ps beneficiaries who excel in writing, and to encourage 4Ps beneficiaries to share their positive stories of change,” he said. (PNA)

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Dr. Asuncion also prescribed that Nissan would just be an outpatient to defray a lower medication cost after he underwent a major surgical operation of which his left leg was cut and the right leg placed with stainless steel.

“He is a good man and understands the situation of poor patients,” the mother said of Asuncion.

Other patients who asked not to be named, contested the allegations of PhilHealth since they were actually treated and admitted, given proper medical attention and care.

Philhealth Arbitration Office in Pasig City has charged BDHC with consolidated case of 29 counts of claims for non-admitted or non-treated patients and breach of warranties and accreditation.

Philhealth also mentioned performance commitment under sections 151 and 160 of the 2013 Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act (RA) 7875, which enacted the Philhealth program as amended by RA 9241 and RA 10606.

The amended RA 9241 already provides universal health insurance coverage and ensure affordable, acceptable, available and accessible health care services for all citizens of the country while RA 10606 has mandated Philhealth to provide health insurance coverage to all Filipinos.

Even while the cases are still pending at the Prosecutor’s Office, BDHC physicians are in a dilemma to continue treating patients who

have Philhealth membership or beneficiaries as they expressed the cases were just as good as suspension.

“My hands are tied because of this unwarranted situation,” said one of BDHC doctors who asked not to be named.

BDHC is one of the biggest and the most equipped hospitals in the region. It offers various services to the community and has credentialed and privileged physicians from various fields of expertise and specializations.

Founded in 1945, BDHC has been constantly and continuously upgrading its facilities to provide a better and wider array of fields in health care.

From expanding their size and capacity, providing a College course for Nursing, being one of the best schools in the region.

BDH also provides jobs for practitioners, medical professionals, healthcare service workers, and plans a brighter future for students to be the next healthcare providers in our Country.

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Citing the statement of Primiliro, father of Sarsaba siblings, Tabuclin said the father was about to help her daughter Jocel who was asking for help as she was drowning, when the four others followed him and grab his back.

Adrian Debalucos, chief of operations of the Philippine Coast Guard Iligan, said there was no immediate call to their office about the incident. Their attention were only caught with the people gathering at the shore that made them check what happened.

Because of the incident, Debalucos advise the public to take extra care when swimming at the beach.

“If possible, when swimming in the sea, one child must be supervised by one adult. It is hard for you to save five children in one time. If the waves are too big, it is better not to go swimming,” Debalucos said in a phone interview, saying it is also important for a barangay government unit to put some reminders in their area as safety measures.

In 2017, Iligan City Lone District Rep. Frederick Siao, authored the Drowning Prevention Act, that aims to include swimming

lesson in the K-12 curriculum.

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Social Security Act of 2018. Hence, we strongly advise our members to coordinate with legitimate SSS branch personnel only. Aside from that, E-centers are also available in SSS branches where they can be assisted by our member service representatives. We also made our My.SSS Portal and SSS Mobile App user-friendly which they can easily navigate and proceed with their online transactions.” added Ignacio.

As part of SSS’ initiatives to curb these illegal activities, social media posts and accounts were taken down in coordination with the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group. This is an ongoing operation since these accounts are evident in social media accounts. Sending your complaints will provide notable information which will help the authorities to track them. Rest assured that the SSS shall penalize these fixers/scammers to protect the interests of our members and employers.” Ignacio concluded.

Concerned citizens and victims may report fixers/scammers to the Special Investigation Department (SID) through email fid@sss.gov. ph and telephone number (02) 8924-7370.

For accurate information and updates on SSS programs and benefits, visit and follow SSS on Facebook and YouTube at “Philippine Social Security System,” Instagram at “mysssph,” Twitter at “PHLSSS,” join its Viber Community at “MYSSSPH Updates,” or visit the uSSSapTayo Portal at https://crms.sss.gov.ph/.

ERRATUM The Notice of Applicant “METRO ILIGAN TRANSPORT” with the case No. R10-EV-CC-PUJ-2021-01-0089 the exact number of units is (26) and not published.

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Online bichronous class

By PHOEBE MARIE G. ENGUITO

AS re mote l e ar n i ng becomes a more common model for Basic Education, schools and teachers must investigate the benefits of including bichronous elements in remote learning to maximize the benefits of both these environments.

Although remote learning steadily increased in the past two years, the arrival of Covid-19 has made it a common mode of instructional delivery in K-12 institutions not just here in the Philippines but across the world.

That is the case for public schools only.

For private schools in the country, online learning is prevalent. Online learning involves the use of the Internet to access learning materials, to interact with the content, instructor and

other learners and to obtain support during the learning process in order to acquire knowledge, to construct personal meaning and to grow from the learning experience.

While research into and adoption of remote learning have increased, I will explore a particular aspect of learning – the blending of synchronous and asynchronous learning into what we label as bichronous. It potentially reduces challenges such as lack of immediacy, community, interaction and audiovisual communication.

Here, students can participate in anytime, anywhere learning during the asynchronous parts of the lesson but then participate in real-time activities for the synchronous sessions.

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Saturday, January 8, 2022

PCSO provides various assistance in kind to Northern Provincial LGUs By: JUSTIN B. SANTOS/ Photos by: ARNOLD T. RAMOS

Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Vice Chairperson and General Manager Royina Marzan Garma together with NCL OIC Department Manager Maria Lourdes S. Soliman, Isabela Branch Manager Reynaldo Martin and her Assistant Branch Manager Jennifer C. Sunga together with newly introduced Quirino Branch Head Jesusa S. Avena distributed various assistance in kind to Local Government Units (LGU) beneficiaries in Isabela and Quirino Province at the Cabarroguis Capitol Gymnasium at San Marcos on Sunday, December 19, 2021 shortly after the ribbon cutting and

inauguration of PCSO’s 71st branch office.

Food packs, medicines, medical equipment, medical supplies and assistive devices were all brought by GM Garma and her staff, all the way from Manila to be donated and handed over to various LGUs in the North and a hospital which goes as far as kalinga.

Among the recipients were the Municipality of One Enrile, Cagayan, Municipality of Maddela, Quirino, Municipality of Delfin Albano, Isabela, Municipality of Ilagan, Isabela, Municipality of Cabarroguis, Quirino Province, Municipality of Aglipay, Quirino,

Kalinga Provincial Hospital, Tabuk, Kalinga Apayao, PNP Office in Kalinga, Municpality of Tanudan, Kalinga, Luna Municipal Police Station, Aparri, Barangay, Poblacion, Pudtol, Apayao, Municipality of Saguday, Quirino, and the Municipality of Nagtipunan, Quirino.

“PCSO despite

our obligations to our mandatory contributions to various beneficiaries, obligations of payment of taxes and our commitment to Malasakit and Universal Health Care, Our Agency has to generate substantial income to support projects such as our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and our charity programs solely from our gaming

products. Kailangan din po namin ang suporta nyo sa pagtangkilik sa aming mga laro upang maibalik naming sa ating mga kababayan ang ibat-ibang klase ng tulong. Sa inyong bente pesos may tsansa na kayong maging milyonaryo, nakakapag pahaba ba kayo ng buhay ng maraming nangangailangan pang medical na Pilipino.

Maligayang Pasko po at salamat sa inyong pagdalo.”

GM said in her message during the event.

“Lubusan kami na nagpapasalamat kay GM Garma at sa Pamilya ng PCSO sa kanilang pagdalo dito sa Quirino Province upang ibigay ang request ng napaka daming LGUs na makakatanggap ng medicines, medical equipment, food packs,

medical supplies at marami pang iba. God bless po at mabuhay kayong taga-PCSO” Mayor Marcy Pagbilao of the Municipality of Saguday expressed his utmost gratitude to PCSO. Even Provincial PNP Director of Quirino, Rommel Rombaoa thanked his former batchmate in 1997, PCSO GM Royina Marzan Garma thanked PCSO family for donating food packs and various assistance in kind. “The PNP will always be a dependable law enforcer and also servants to community.

You are all assured that these assistance will be taken cared off and will be distributed to rightful end users with complete documentation.”

and making it known that its’ target was to establish at least one office per province.

Our participation in the community through our products and services may continue to reach out to those who need us especially the poorest of the poor. Individuals.

Institutions, LGUs and Hospitals, Nandito na po kami sa Probinsya

nyo sa Quirino. We can now be accessible to you.

Maraming Salamat po Governor Dakila Calro Cua and Congressman Junie Cua for your gracious donation for our office space and to Mayor Willard Abuan and to PNP Director for the support that we will get from your offices.”

GM Garma said in her message.

PCSO establishes branch office in Quirino Province By: JUSTIN B. SANTOS/ Photos by: ARNOLD T. RAMOS

Cabarroguis, Quirino.

Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office Vice Chairperson and Genreal Manager Royina Marzan Garma together with Team PCSO headed to the Provincial Capitol of Cabarroguis, Quirino in San Marcos, to grace the opening of the Agency’s 71st Branch Office on

Sunday, December 19, 2021.

PCSO Isabela Branch Manager Reynaldo Martin, Assistant Branch Manager Jennifer Sunga, and Northern and Central Luzon (NCL) OIC-Department Manager Ma. Lourdes S. Soliman attended the historical event,

then later introduced incoming Quirino Branch Head Jesusa S. Avena Among the special guests who were present in the event were Provincial Governor Hon. Dakila Carlo E. Cua and District Representative Junie E. Cua , Municipal Mayor, Hon. Willard V. Abuan and PNP Provincial Director Rommel A.

Rumbaoa.

The branch office was donated by the LGU and was situated at at the heart of the Provincial Capitol premises for employees’ safety and easy public accessibility purposes.

“Before the pandemic even hit the country, PCSO already had a vision of bringing itself closer to the public