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Volume VII, No. 035

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Rotary Club CDO induction today

With almost 70 years of dedicated service to the region, the Rotary Club of Cagayan De Oro is proud to hold its 70th Annual Joint Induction of Rotary Club and Rotary Ann Officers for RY 2017-2018 on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at the Platinum Ballroom of the Mallberry Suites Hotel.

The club is honored to have the exemplary District 3870 Governor Rosalinda R. Deleste as the evening’s Special Guest Speaker. The event will commence with a mass at 5pm to be immediately followed by cocktails and the event proper.

In the face of recent circumstances that have greatly impacted Mindanao, the RCCDO is very confident that the incoming officers are highly capable of delivering on Rotary International’s theme of “Making A Difference” for RY 2017-2018, to effect lasting development in the region.

The following dynamic leaders will be at the helm of the club: Antonio V. Fernandez (President), Julino A. Dulfo (Vice President), Neil Ronard J. Que (Secretary), Ariel A. Ceniza (Treasurer), PAG John Mark F. Sarraga (Director), Reynante R.

Reyes (Director), Glenn Edward C. Dael (Director), Leonides B. Quicoy (Director), Antonio Agustin T. Rodano (Director), Danilo T. Empedrad (PresidentAngelie Mae C. Dael Rosalinda R. Deleste Antonio V. Fernandez Danilo T. Empedrad Elect), Dufel M. Lagrosas Rotary Ann President District 3870 Governor RC-CDO President RC-CDO President0Elect (Immediate Past President).

RCCD O Anns of f icers: Angelie Mae C. Dael (President), Joana J. Llagas (Vice President), Ophelia G. Paano (Secretary), Riza • Rotary Club of West CDO’s 48th Handover and Induction Ceremony; C. Rodano (Asst. Secre- • Inner Wheel Club of West CDO highlighting projects and accomplishments tary), Pamela Joy P. Valencia (Treasurer), Monica L. By Clifford and Tai Jean Roa WESTCDO), one of the its joint 48th Handover and of West CDO and Rotary Romero (Asst. Treasurer), premier clubs of Rotary Induction Ceremony with Club of West Foundation at Victoria P. Blanco (Audi- The Rotary Club of West International District 3870 the Inner Wheel Club of the 7th Floor of Platinum tor), Ana Marie T. Fernan- Cagayan de Oro (RC- held yesterday, June 30, 2017 West CDO, Rotaract Club See graces, page 11 dez (Director), Aurora A. Gorospe (Director), Noelle Noreen A. Juarez (Director), Aida A. Gonzaga (Director), Rosalinda P. Caragos (Immediate Past President).

All Rotary Presidents, Officers, Past Officers, and Rotarians are very welcome to join the RCCDO induction event. Assessment will Erna Maagad Jane Tarayao Tina Hidalgo Past District Governor Al Manus Gina Lopez be done the Rotary Way.

Gina Lopez graces Rotary event

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GAP certification, an edge for gaining markets - With their continued thrust of ensuring that agricultural produce are microbiologically and chemically safe and compliant with regulatory requirements, the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) through the Regulatory Division conducts its second round of Capacity Enhancement on Philippine National Standards: Good Agricultural Practices and Certification Protocols, for the year on June 27-29, 2017 in the city of Cagayan de Oro. Identified as one of the top producing regions for the commodity, the three-day training tackled on the Code for Cassava that will assist growers and agricultural technicians from the local government units (LGUs) in preventing microbial, chemical and physical hazards

associated with all stages of the primary production and postharvest processing of cassava meant for human consumption and for the production of feed ingredients. Serving as the resource speaker for the capabuild is Dr. Candido B. Damo, technical consultant for the DA-Corn/Cassava Program, who responded to a query from one of the participants regarding an incentive system, should a farm will become GAP certified. In return, he explained that the government is currently in the works to address such concern, but underscored that one will have the privilege of having their agricultural produce as an easy sell, as the label will already serve as an assurance that they adhere to safety and quality standards set forth by the agriculture department while taking

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regard environmental protection and workers’ welfare, at the same time, as the market does not anymore

get to witness the processes involved in cassava production. Topics primarily taken are the recommended good

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practices for the commodity, ranging from the environment, agricultural inputs, growing practices, harvest

and transportation, facilities associated to the crop, and equipment, tools and utensils. # (JLOlson, DA-RFO 10)

Support to the troops. Cagayan de Oro City – The Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) thru OIC- Regional Director Carlene C. Collado turns over 1,440 cans of Ready-to-Eat (RTE) rice and chicken packed goods on June 28, 2017 for the Philippine Marines combatants currently deployed in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur. This is the agency’s support to the troops as they continue to stabilize conflict situation in the city. Present in the picture are (L-R) Field Operations Division chief Carlota S. Madriaga, OIC-Regional Director Carlene C. Collado, Lt. Col. Commando Pianguni Pilimpinas, AFP (RES), and Pvt. Paisal M. Mawi, AFP (RES). # (MTLugares, DARFO 10)

Major telcos and companies must comply with govt’s competition law W it h t h e recent buyout of San Miguel’s telecommunication assets, only two main players are left in the telco industry – PLDT and Globe Telecom.

This move, according to Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) Senior Research Fellow Erlinda Medalla, has “brought a cloud of doubt as to the motives” of the transactions, which she said can “clearly reduce competition to just two players” in the industry.

In 2015, the Philippine Competition Act (PCA) was enacted to promote fair competition in economic activities and penalize anticompetitive conduct. Prior to this, competition policies and laws were scattered in about 30 different laws, with most of them having outdated provisions and were hardly implemented.

Medalla explained that the main purpose of the PCA is to prevent firms from unfairly obtaining market power. That is, prevent companies from unfairly excluding other firms from engaging in economic activities, which would then have the effect of lessening competition.

While the enactment of the law is a big leap, much needs to be done to establish a truly working competition policy. Case in point is the San Miguel telco acquisition, which was announced nearly a year after the PCA was enacted.

The timing (and haste) of the PLDT and Globe acquisition of the San Miguel telecommunications assets is arguably suspect, Medalla wrote in her paper.

She said the memorandum circulars, issued by the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) while the review process was on going for the implementing rules and regulations of the Act, “provided a technical loophole for the transactions to proceed”, adding that there were concerns that the transactions may “have not been fully transparent about the terms in the co-sharing agreement and the conditions set by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC)”.

She noted that “once a firm has obtained dominant position, it is more difficult for competition policy and law to police such firms against anti-competitive

behavior.”

To counter this, she suggested to have “rules on Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), to vet the firms against possible anticompetitive impact and

make sure that the dominant position created by the M&A produces efficiency or welfare gains”.

The author also recommended that there should be at least three major players

in the industry to promote competition. In the near future, however, challenges “arising from structural barriers, such as the cost of obtaining various permits and licenses (both local

and national), the cost of obtaining rights of way, the available spectrum or bandwidth, and the foreign equity limitation” might make things more difficult, See law, page 11

A total of 56 senior high school students of Misamis Oriental General Comprehensive High School attended the Information, Education and Communication (IEC) - School Visit on June 20, 2017 in Cagayan de Oro City.

Also in photo is OIC, Chief Susan S. Talampas (2nd from right) of the DENR 10-Human Resources Development Section.

The IEC-School Visit is in line with the Environment Month Celebration with a theme “Connecting People to Nature”.

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All-new YZF-R15 launched at Yamaha’s R-day Yamaha Motor Philippines Inc. continues to share global racing excellence in the local circuits of the country. The latest offering to the country is the arrival of the all new YZF-R15; a remastered version of its predecessor made more efficient in speed and style.

In true racing fashion the launch was done at the Carmona Racing Circuit for an exciting event called the R-Day. Only the 2nd edition of its kind, the occasion offered exclusive opportunities for those in attendance. A special racing clinic was held by Yamaha Riding Academy Executive Instructor, Yoshiaki Kato for a group of 45 riders who used the all new YZF-R15.

That batch also included Media Guests that had their turn on the track as well. After the test ride, there was a fun race for the Clinic participants

Car Awards Group Inc. Holds First-ever Dealer Talks

The Car Awards Group, Inc. (CAGI), the organizers of the annual Car of the Year Philippines (COTY-P) and Truck of the Year Philippines (TOTY-P) and now the Motorcycle of the Year Philippines (MOTY-P), just spiced things up for the next six months by holding a successful first-ever Dealer Talks at Honda Cars Manila Bay – Honda Cars Makati, Inc.’s (HCMI) newest dealership in the Metro under AC Automotive – last June 24, 2017.

The said “Dealer Talks”,

and the Media.

The official launch happened right on the start/finish line where Yamaha Ambassador Gab Valenciano rode the all new YZF-R15 alongside racing stalwarts Masato Fernando and Kyle Paz.

See launched, page 11

which served as a prelude to a series of activities set again this July is a two-hour conference wherein sales representatives of the winning vehicles get to know how, why, and what made their products achieve the prestigious COTY and TOTY awards. This aspires to further help enhance the image of

See holds, page 11

Smart and Cebu Pacific launch tourist SIM card [29 June 2017] Mobile services provider Smart Communications has teamed up with the Philippines’ leading carrier, Cebu Pacific Air (PSE: CEB) to welcome tourists with a special prepaid SIM card that caters to the need of foreign travelers to stay connected and share their travel experiences online.

Starting July 2017 until supplies last, foreign tourists flying to the

Philippines via Cebu Pacific from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan will get a complimentary Cebu Pacific-Smart LTE Tourist SIM, which they can activate upon arrival in the country. The Cebu Pacific-Smart LTE Tourist SIM will also be made available through major travel fairs to be held in these destinations.

Tourists may enjoy up to 1GB of data with

each Cebu Pacific-Smart LTE Tourist SIM, which comes with 300MB data valid for three days, plus 700MB data reward when they top up at least P30 within three days of activation. With this SIM, tourists will get to have at their fingertips all the travel information and practical apps they need for a smooth getaway—they can confirm their flights and accommodations, book

a ride with Uber, check the weather, stay updated with the local news, and search for helpful tips and recommended itineraries from fellow travelers – anytime and anywhere.

“The Cebu PacificSmart Tourist SIM is our way of thanking foreign tourists for flying with Cebu Pacific and exploring all that the Philippines has to offer. With this partnership, guests can experience seamless

inter-island connectivity through our widest route network across 37 domestic destinations; and post about their travel experiences around the Philippines, real-time,” said Candice Iyog, Vice President for Marketing and Distribution of Cebu Pacific.

Tourists can also rely on Smart’s newest and fastest LTE network to instantly connect with their friends and loved ones to keep them updated on their whereabouts, and instantly share their memorable experiences through social media apps like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter, among others.

“Reliable and fast mobile connectivity is essential for an enriching travel experience, and Smart’s special partnership with Cebu Pacific allows us to empower tourists with all the mobile services they need for a convenient, fun, and enjoyable stay in the Philippines,” said Eric R. Alberto, PLDT and Smart EVP and Chief Revenue Officer.

The Cebu PacificSmart LTE Tourist SIM also comes with a 30day access to the iflix

streaming site and app, where tourists can choose from a treasure trove of hit series and films across a wide range of genres.

With iflix, tourists can easily stream during their free time, be it while waiting for their next adventure or while navigating to their next destination.

The SIM also comes with up to P100 discount from Uber, a ridesharing service that offers a safe and convenient commute for tourists wherever they may be headed.

“Smart and Cebu Pacific share the same vision of providing foreign tourists with memorable trips, and what better way to welcome them than with a complimentary Cebu Pacific –Smart LTE Tourist SIM that enables them to not only stay in touch with their loved ones, but also update their social media accounts, and access all the information they need to maximize their experience,” said Alex O. Caeg, SVP and Head of Smart Sales & Distribution.

In the first quarter of 2017, over 1.78 Million tourists visited the Philippines, with the bulk coming from South Korea, China and Japan.

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The Debilitating BBC Interview of Trillanes Digs the Grave for Nuisance Parties

P resident R o d r i g o Duterte now seems the apple of discord, such that opposers of his regime are using internationally-aired interviews, hoping to damage the populist leader. I am referring to what senators Risa Hontiveros and Antonio Trillanes, did recently.

DANTE M. SUDARIA Trillanes’ interview with Publisher and President Stephen Sackurin “Hardtalk” aired by BBC solidified what TERESA ZAFRA PELONE nuisance personalities, repComptroller resenting defeated political ABEGAIL BAYNOSA melanie rivera parties, are really after—and SAIRA E. GUMISING Asst. Admin that, obviously, is not for felix santillan Advertising the country’s well-being.

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compared to 5 percent in the global scene. He said that drugs should be addressed, but it is not the only problem in our country. Truth check: more than 27 percent of the barangays are infested with drugs; there are more than 2 million drug addicts reported by PDEA. They are not sheer numbers because how would the government deal with such number of zombies walking around ready to slash someone’s neck without reason? We are not just dealing with kids turning astray; we are dealing with monsters. Is Trillanes promoting what his financiers are trying to do in the previous administration—ignoring a pandemic? It is not Duterte who created a drug crisis— it is very clear—they are Trillanes’ backers and other presidents in the past who ignored drugs because it is where they get funding to win elections. Now that these men lose their gravy in the government—or can no longer make money using their influence in business deals—they are helplessly finding ways to bring a good leader down.

In the interview, Suckur quoted Duterte’s platform during the election campaign that if Duterte will make it to the presidency, he will do what he did in Davao: dump the drug pushers, hold-up men and donothings and fatten the fish at Manila Bay. Trillanes retorted: “Yes, but during the campaign, the public just thought that this is just a rhetoric to make the campaign speeches more dramatic…” We ask: have we not felt the result of Duterte’s anti-drug campaign? Is Trillanes and his financiers now afraid that the supposedly ghost of Duterte’s rhetoric has taken flesh and blood to haunt frustrated wannabes?

Whether the drug campaign of Duterte is work-

ing, we expect Trillanes to say, “definitely not.” Then Suckur, in the talk show, continued that in the Philippines people are saying: “The streets are safer now.

Here, we need a ruler with an iron fist. That seems to be the mood…the approval rating of Duterte remains high at 75 percent. I am just wondering your comments are out of tune.” The answer of Trillanes: the president’s approval rating went down from 92 percent to 75 percent, which Suckur responded, “Believe me, senator. If a western politician commands 75 percent approval rating, he would regard that as the happiest moment of his life.” In other words, give me that rating here in the west and I will party all month long. The C-4 bomb that Trillanes should have detonated in the internationally-aired show did not turn into a whimper—it became a fiesta celebration for Duterte.

What a bomb!

About the issue of having Arturo Lascañas testifying about death squads, Sucker stressed: “it seems odd that you, as an experienced politician, would put so much faith in a self-confessed mass murderer.” He then continued, “The Filipinos decided that this is the man to clean up the country. In political terms, it seems to me you are dashing yourself against a brick wall.”

This is what Trillanes is really doing: he bangs against a brick wall because the Filipinos, in general, do not anymore believe him. He thinks that putting down another leader, just like before in his two failed coups, will earn him and his financiers additional pogi points. Senator Trillanes merely revealed that he is not really after the welfare of the people who voted him into the Senate. He did not use the logic about what happens if he touches the

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leader whom most people love. If he uses common sense, he needs a better approval rating to do that, but we wonder: what is his grade? If you ridicule the much-loved duly elected president, be not ridiculous yourself.

Trillanes even managed to utter another lie: that Duterte’s propaganda machine is getting in the way.

Comparably, the president is not power hungry that he would spend on propaganda for himself; much opposite to the Liberal Party members who secretly spend millions to demolish the president. Verify: a journalist confessed in the social media that for each article destroying Duterte, he had received $50,000. And what about the leaking news of Nicolas Loida Lewis who reportedly financed the nuisance-makers’ demolition scheme with the mandate of planting what can destroy Duterte: “it does not have to be true; just make it appear to be true.”But can we hear such news from Duterte spending such selfserving propaganda? The supporters of Duterte are the ones doing the president’s propaganda for free via social media. To clarify to my readers, I did not write articles to support the president because someone told me. I did it pro bono on my own initiative because I have seen the real motives of the president’s opponents.

Suckur’s much publicized interview with Trillanes is not just about the selfdestruction of the moneybewildered senator. It also spells the doom for the oligarchs and other enemies of good who also use the same line of thinking employed See larawan, page 11

Think a minute

Be An Original Think a minute…

It’s said that we human beings are the only creatures who refuse to be what we are. One writer put it: “When people are free to do as they want, they usually copy each other.”

Yet every successful person becomes successful because he or she discovered and developed their own special abilities. As one guy said: “One of the hardest things about climbing the ladder of success is getting through the crowd of copies at the bottom.”

You are a specialist.

You’re not made to be all things to all people. Surveys

have shown that usually about 20% of all the people who know you don’t really like you that much. You just can’t please all the people all the time! So don’t try to have peace at all costs—especially at the cost of your own success.

“Don’t stay where you’re tolerated; go where you’re celebrated!” Be yourself.

Be an original! You really are one-of-a-kind. You’re the first and last person who will ever be exactly like you.

You know that over 90% of all flowers have no odor at all. It’s the ones with a sweet fragrance that we re-

member. So don’t be afraid to be different, if it means being yourself. We’re like rivers, “If we follow the easy path of least resistance, it will make us crooked.” So don’t follow where the path may lead; go where there is no path and leave your own trail. “You’re born an original;don’t die a copy!”

Remember, nobody can be you as well as you can.

Too many people are like the living dead: they’ve buried their real talents and abilities.

Jesus Christ can show you all of your unique talents and strengths, as well as help you to develop and

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maximize them. He loves you the way you are, but He loves you too much to leave you that way. But first you have to ask Him to forgive and free you from your past wrongs. Then everyday you must choose to live and do things His way. Only Jesus can give you the inner security and confidence to become the true original you are.

Just Think a Minute…

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BDO gets ‘Best Bank’ citation, other awards from various finance publications BDO Unibank, the country’s biggest bank to date in terms of assets, was named Best Bank in the Philippines and awarded with a number of other accolades this year by various foreign financial publications.

Among the publications that gave the awards include Finance Asia, The Asset, Alpha Southeast Asia, and the Asian Investor. It was Finance Asia, a Hong Kong-based financial publication that handed BDO the prestigious Best Bank in the Philippines award in the concluded Country Awards for Achievement 2017. Apart from this, the Bank also won the Best ECM (Equity Capital Markets) House award, the Best Private Bank for subsidiary

BDO Private Bank, and the Best Investment Bank award for its investment banking arm BDO Capital & Investment Corp.

“The competition was extremely tight this year, with numerous financial institutions proving their resilience in a difficult regulatory and banking environment,” Finance Asia said in its statement.

BDO was also cited at this year’s The Asset Triple A Asset Servicing, Fund Management and Investors Awards, with two awards -Impact Investor of the Year (Philippines) and the Asset Management Company of the Year - Highly Commended (Philippines). This is the 2nd consecutive year that BDO won the “Impact

Investor of the Year” award.

The Asset Triple A Asset Servicing, Fund Management and Investors Awards set the benchmark in Asia for investment and custody prowess. It is the only one of its kind that assesses both buyside institutions (investors and fund managers) and sellside service providers (custodians, fund administrators, securities lending agents, transition managers, among others) to deliver a complete account of Asia’s dynamic asset servicing industry.

Meanwhile, the Bank bagged the most awards for the Philippines category at the 11th Annual Best Financial Inclusion Awards in Southeast Asia. These See gets, page 11

1. ML- Osmeña Branch Abaya Building, Osmena St. Cogon Cagayan de Oro City

15. ML- Bugo Branch National Hi-way, Cagayan de Oro City

2. ML- Pabayo Branch De Leon Building, Pabayo-Cruz Taal St. Cagayan de Oro City

16. ML- Kauswagan Branch Zone 1 Kauswagan Cagayan de Oro City

3. ML- Carmen-1 Branch Ang Building, V. Castro cor. Vamenta Boulevard Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City

17. ML- Bulua Branch Southeast Building Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

4. ML- Yacapin Branch Daumar St., Cagayan de Oro City

18. ML- Opol Branch S. Vacalares St., Opol Misamis Oriental

5. ML- Lapasan Branch Claro M. Recto Avenue, Lapasan, CdeO City 6. ML- Gusa Branch Gusa National Hi-way, Cagayan de Oro City

1. ML-Tagoloan Branch National Highway, Poblacion Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental 2. ML-Villanueva Pob. Villanueva, Misamis Oriental 3. ML-Claveria Pob. Claveria, Misamis Oriental 4. ML-Balingasag Branch 15 de Septembre, Balingasag Misamis Oriental 5. ML-Salay Poblacion Salay, Misamis Oriental 6. ML-Medina South Pob. Medina, Misamis Oriental

3. ML-Valencia 2 Branch M. Roxas St., Valecia City 4. ML-Malaybalay Branch Fortich St., Poblacion Malaybalay City Bukidnon 5. ML-Malaybalay 2 Alvaro, Pabillaran St., Malaybalay City 6. ML-Maramag Branch Purok 7, Maramag Avenue North Poblacion Maramag, Bukidnon

7. ML-Gingoog Branch National Hi-way, Gingoog City Misamis Oriental

20. ML- Alubijid Branch Poblacion, Alubijid, Misamis Oriental

8. ML-Gingoog 2 Dona Graciana St., Brgy. 20, Gingoog City

7. ML-Don Carlos Branch Poblacion Don Carlos, Bukidnon

9. ML-Camiguin Branch E. Neri Street, Mambajao, Camiguin Province

8. ML-Kalilangan Branch Centra Pob., Kalilangan, Bukidnon

21. ML- Carmen-2 Branch Kauswagan Road, Cagayan de Oro City

8. ML- Divisoria Branch Cor. Tiano-Neri St., Cagayan de Oro City

22. ML- Macasandig Branch Macasandig Proper, CDOC

9. ML- Limketkai Mall Branch Space M-2-123/Limketkai Mall Lapasan Cagayan de Oro City

23. ML-Laguindingan Pob. Laguindingan, Mis, Or.

12. ML-Balingoan National Higway, Bauk-Bauk, Balingoan, Misamis Oriental

10. ML- Limketkai 2 Service Arcade, Limketkai Mall Lapasan Cagayan de Oro City

24. ML-ORORAMA Inside Ororama Supercenter J.R. Borja Street Cagayan de Oro City, MIs. Or.

13. ML-SUGBONGCOGON Poblacion, Sugbongcogon Misamis Oriental

11. ML- SM Showroom #1105 Masterson Ave. Upper Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City

25. ML-APOVEL Door # 4B-65 Apovel Subdivision Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

12. ML- Capistrano Branch Capistrano-Gomez Sts. Cagayan de Oro City

26. ML-CORRALES Door # 4B-65 Apovel Subdivision Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

13. ML- Puerto Branch National Hi-way, Puerto Cagayan de Oro City

27. ML-CUGMAN #097 Zone 3 Brgy. Cugman, Cagayan de Oro City

14. ML-ALAE Branch Purok 8, Alae, Puerto, Cagayan de Oro City

27. ML-MAX SUNIEL Max Suniel St., Carmen Cagayan de Oro City

10. ML-Camiguin 2 Rizal St., Mambajao Camiguin Province 11. ML-Jasa-an Lower Jasa-an, Pob Jasa-an, Mis. Or.

14. ML-MAGSAYSAY National Highway Kibungsod, Magsaysay Misamis Oriental 15. ML-MOLUGAN Zone 11, Molugan Misamis Oriental

Commencing on July 15, 2017 at 9:00 A.M. those establishment above will set a public auction all overdue pledges left in the same up to February 2017. Patrons are enjoined to verify their receipts.

16. ML-CATARMAN Centro, Poblacion, Catarman Camiguin

MISAMIS ORIENTAL TO CAMIGUIN AREA

MANAGEMENT

Sa Hulyo 15, 2017 sa mga alas 9:00 sa buntag ang tanang butang naremati, isubasta diri sa tagsatagsa, nga buhatan nga ginganlan sa itaas. Tanang Butang penerenda nga wala malukat hangtud sa Pebrero 2017, maapil sa subasta. Giawhag ang tanang suki sa pagsusi sa ilang resibo.

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9. ML-Wao Branch Poblacion, Wao, Bukidnon 10. ML-Aglayan Branch Purok 38, Sayre Highway Aglayan, Malaybalay City 11. ML-Kibawe Sayre Highway cor. Magsaysay St. West Kibawe, Kibawe, Bukidnon 12. ML-Dangcagan

P-5 Poblacion Dangcagan, Bukidnon

BUKIDNON AREA

Commencing on July 17, 2017 at 9:00 A.M. those establishment above will set a public auction all overdue pledges in the same up to February 2017. Patrons are enjoined to verify their receipts.

CAGAYAN DE ORO AREA

2. ML-Valencia Branch G. Lavina Ave., Poblacion Valencia City Bukidnon

19. ML- El Salvador Branch National Hi-way, Misamis Oriental

7. ML- Velez Branch Door # 114 G/F De Leon Plaza Phase II Vacapin-Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City

1. ML-Quezon Bukidnon Branch National Highway, Quezon Bukidnon

MANAGEMENT

Sa Hulyo 17, 2017 sa mga alas 9:00 sa buntag ang tanang butang naremati, isubasta diri sa tagsatagsa, nga buhatan nga ginganlan sa itaas. Tanang Butang penerenda nga wala malukat hangtud sa Pebrero 2017, maapil sa subasta. Giawhag ang tanang suki sa pagsusi sa ilang resibo.

Commencing on July 18, 2017 at 9:00 A.M. those establishment above will set a public auction all overdue pledges in the same up to February 2017. Patrons are enjoined to verify their receipts.

MANAGEMENT

Sa Hulyo 18, 2017 sa mga alas 9:00 sa buntag ang tanang butang naremati, isubasta diri sa tagsatagsa, nga buhatan nga ginganlan sa itaas. Tanang Butang penerenda nga wala malukat hangtud sa Pebrero 2017, maapil sa subasta. Giawhag ang tanang suki sa pagsusi sa ilang resibo.

TAGDUMALA

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All systems go for Duterte’s “Golden Age of Infrastructure”

MANILA -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Thursday, June 29, declared that all systems are in place to usher in the Duterte administration’s envisioned “Golden Age of Infrastructure.”

During a press briefing at Malacañan Palace, DPWH Secretary Mark Villar gave a snapshot of his agency’s flagship projects as part of the pre-State of the Nation Address (SONA) briefings spearheaded by the Palace.

The DPWH chief explained the government’s comprehensive plan to build infrastructure, including more roads and bridges throughout the Philippines, with the end goal of decongesting the country and subsequently, promoting inclusive growth and development.

Villar cited that the 2017 budget for the administration’s infrastructure spending, which stands at P428.4 billion, is the highest in the country’s history.

“Now, this amount is equivalent to more or less five percent of our GDP (Gross Domestic Product).

Ito na po ang pinakamataas na infrastructure spending sa history ng ating bansa, this is the highest,” he said.

“So, itong five percent ay para makahabol tayo. But we are expecting to increase this year on --- every year until we’ve reached our target spending for infrastructure program,” he added.

Villar then assured that all infrastructure projects under the government’s “Build, Build, Build” initiative will be executed at the soonest possible time, with no issue of corruption.

“Para sa amin, hindi naman importante kung sino ang nagsimula. Sa amin lang, importante kung makakatulong sa ating mga kababayan… Basta lahat ng projects ay projects ng mga Pilipino. And it’s our mandate to finish them all.

And we’ll continue to finish them all,” he said.

Villar likewise ensured that, whether or not Congress grants the President emergency powers to address the traffic crisis, his department will continue to work hard to meet the

targets it set for the completion of all projects.

Among the infrastructure projects that DPWH will implement this year is the construction of two Metro Manila bridges across the Pasig River - the Binondo-Intramuros bridge in Manila and the EstrellaPantaleon bridge connecting Makati and Mandaluyong – which will be financed by the Chinese government.

“So, this is a fruit of the foreign policy. This is because of our friendship with China and a fruit of our foreign policy and the foreign trips of our President. Nagbigay po sila ng $70-million grant,” Villar said, adding that they are targeting to start it by this year.

* 2017 Infrastructure Budget - P428.4 billion - the highest in the country’s history

DPWH prepares Marawi rehab masterplan

Villar also gave updates on the planned rehabilitation of Marawi City following attacks by the Maute group.

He said his department’s priority at the moment is to upgrade the evacuation centers located throughout Mindanao, as well as the preparation of the master plan for the reconstruction of the war-torn city.

“After this incident, we’ll be ready. Naka-standby po ang lahat ng mga equipment ng DPWH, and currently, we’re coordinating with our ARMM counterpart in order to implement very quickly," he said.

"The President wants to implement the rehabilitation very quickly. So, we’ve been preparing for this over the past few weeks,” he added.

Villar also guaranteed that the slow implementation of the housing project for the survivors of typhoon ‘Yolanda’ will not be repeated under President Duterte’s watch.

President Duterte approves 11 infra projects In the same briefing, PCOO Assistant Secretary Marie Banaag disclosed that President Duterte has approved 11 infrastructure projects during the NEDA Board Meeting earlier this week.

These projects are: Mindanao Railway Project (MRP) Phase 1 Tagum worth P35.26 billion through local fi-

nancing; The Malolos-Clark Railway Project (PNR North 2) worth P211.43 billion through official development assistance (ODA); Cavite Industrial Area Flood Risk Management Project at P9.89 billion through ODA; Clark International Airport (CIA) Expansion Project, which has a remaining investment requirement of P12.55 billion through local financing and operations and maintenance for Public-Private Partnership or PPP; Education Pathways to Peace in Conflict-Affected Areas of Mindanao at P3.47 billion through ODA financing; The Australia Awards and Alumni Engagement Program - Philippines at P1.19 billion through ODA financing; New Communications, Navigation and Sur-

veillance/Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) Systems Development Project, a 30-Month Loan Validity Extension and Reallocation of Funds at P10.87 billion through ODA financing; New Configuration of the LRT Line 1 North Extension Project - Common

Station / Unified Grand Central Station (North Extension Project) worth P2.8 billion through local financing; Change in Scope, Cost, and Financing Arrangements for the Arterial Road Bypass Project Phase II worth P4.62 billion through ODA financing;

Change in Financing of the New Centennial Water Source – Kaliwa Dam Project - P10.86 billion through ODA Financing; and the Project Approval and Change in Financing of Chico River Pump Irrigation Project at P2.7 billion through ODA Financing.

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Gigi Albor from BFAR 10, PSSupt Ferdinand Sifuentes and PSupt and spokesperson Lemuel B. Gonda.

DA turn-over assistance to PNP Combatants

Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Emmanuel F. Piñol committed during his visit in the evacuation center in Baloi, Lanao del Norte on June 8, 2017, that the national govern-

ment will continue to provide relief assistance to the affected families of the ongoing Marawi siege.

The DA-Regional Field Office 10 headed by OICRegional Director

Carlene C. Collado turned over 1,120 packs of canned goods to the Philippine National Police (PNP) today in Camp Alagar, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City. Likewise, the Bureau

EASY GRADES

By Joseph R. Estrada Secondary School Teacher III Ozamiz City National High School

I am NOT an expert in computing grades. DIGITALLY. I am a fifty-four year old teacher who has mastered the art of teaching Social Science. But there is this single skill I have mastered the least as the world has become more globalized – computing grades in a computer. I did not know this until recently.

Consistent with DepEd Order No. 60, s. 2015, also known as the Provision of the DepEd Electronic Class Record Template, the Department of Education has provided electronic class record templates to be utilized freely by all public school teachers in the country. These designed templates, created by teachers and other personnel, were simplified using basic features in a spreadsheet file. These allow for calculation of grades consistent with DepEd Order No. 8 s. 2015 or Policy Guidelines on Classroom Assessment for the K to 12 Basic Education Program.

But, as a digital immigrant, I find it difficult.

At first.

For one academic year, I have been reluctant at computing scores and coming up with grades

using Excel. I have been so used at manually calculating scores - adding and multiplying equivalent percentages. Since 1985, a calculator and a pencil have been my old folks when grading. They were very friendly.

But nothing is permanent except change and a good teacher embraces such.

With abrupt technological advancements, instruction have reformed too, including tools of assessment. So I had to learn patiently.

The Automated E-Class Record is an official electronic version which ensures sustainability and efficiency of grading. If in the past it would take days to finish giving marks to over five sections each composed of 40 plus students, now, with this tool, life becomes easier for a teacher like me. One will only have to input the accurate data required.

Names of the learners from the school form must be copied and pasted under LEARNERS’ NAME column. If the school form is not yet available, the names of learners can be manually encoded. If one is teaching in the Senior High School, it must be noted that a subject can be gleaned from a dropdown menu as the grad-

ing system varies from one strand to another.

Once ready, the highest possible scores can then be encoded before the raw scores. Then, voila!

Grades are ready!

E-Class Records are beneficial not only to lighten up the teacher’s load of grading hundreds of students but also to ensure credibility of the grades given. It is an open book for everyone to check where subjectivity and bias has no room. Grades reflect written output, performance tasks, and examination scores. Nothing is added. Nothing is deducted. It is what it is so fairness is promoted.

Learning to grade using the ECR will become a little easy for non-digital natives like me when you seek technical assistance from your school’s ICT coordinator or other colleagues who are experts in it. If not, one can use manuals to guide teachers on how to use them. The ECR templates are downloadable from the DepEd official website and from the Learner Information System (LIS) website.

After months of trying the E-Class Record, I can say that truly, making grades has never been this convenient and I’m looking forward for a hasslefree grading this school year!

of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) headed

by OIC-Regional Director Asuncion Maputol also turned over 350 packs of canned sardines amounting to Php119,700.

This was received by PSSupt Ferdinand Sifuentes, regional chief, together with PSupt and spokesperson Col. Lemuel B. Gonda and directorial staff of PRO 10. The goods are intended to be

distributed to PNP combatants deployed in Marawi City.

Another batch of assistance will also be given to the Philippine Army, Philippine Marines and to the Linamon hub.

NOTICE to All CEPALCO Customers Subject: Scheduled NGCP Power Interruption on Saturday, July 1, 2017 The Cagayan Electric Power & Light Co., Inc. (CEPALCO) would like to inform all customers that the National Grid Corporation of the Phils. (NGCP) has advised CEPALCO of a SCHEDULED POWER INTERRUPTION on Saturday, July 1, 2017. To make use of the interruption, CEPALCO will also facilitate line works on the same day as shown below.

REASON

: THE NATIONAL GRID CORPORATION OF THE PHILIPPINES (NGCP) WILL FACILITATE SIMULATION AND TESTING OF THE DELUGE WATER SPRAY SYSTEM AND EMERGENCY DIESEL GENERATOR SET AT ITS OPOL SUBSTATION. TO MAKE USE OF THE INTERRUPTION, CEPALCO WILL ALSO FACILITATE DPWH REQUEST FOR POLE RELOCATION AT VILLARIN-CALAMANSI DRIVE; POLE RELOCATION AT PASIL ROAD, LINE REVISION AT VILLA VICENTE IN KAUSWAGAN AND PIN-POST INSTALLATION IN PATAG.

A. TIME OF INTERRUPTION : 8:00 AM – 5:45 PM (9 HOURS 45 MINUTES) AFFECTED AREAS: CARMEN FEEDER 3: 1. Portion of Villarin St. from National Irrigation Authority (NIA) to Department of Transportation and Communications Office-10.

2. Portion along Waling-waling St. from Jetti Gas Station to Calamansi Drive.

3. Brgy. Patag including Calamansi Drive, Buenavista Village, Camp Evangelista, Target Range and 6th Division.

4. Portion of Bulua from Apovel Subdivision towards up to Citi Hardware and Happy Home including Terry Hills Subdivision and Anhawon up to Arcadia Village.

PORTION OF KAUSWAGAN: 1. Portion of Kauswagan, along Pasil Road up to Kabina Compound including Villa Vicente, San Rafael and Zone 4.

B. TIME OF INTERRUPTION : 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM (30 MIN); LOAD TRANSFER 3:45 PM – 5:45 PM (2 HRS); LOAD TRANSFER AFFECTED AREAS: 1. Greater portion of Brgy. KAUSWAGAN, Brgy. BONBON and greater part of Brgy. BAYABAS. C. TIME OF INTERRUPTION : 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM (30 MIN); LOAD TRANSFER 5:15 PM – 5:45 PM (30 MIN); LOAD TRANSFER AFFECTED AREAS: THE REST OF CARMEN FEEDER 1 AND CARMEN FEEDER 2: 1. ALL of Brgy. CARMEN including MACANHAN and LOWER BALULANG. 2. RN Pelaez Blvd: - Elipe Park, Liceo de Cagayan University, Georgetown Cybermall, Santuario Eucaristico Sacred Heart Parish Church and Petron Gas Station.

Power will however be restored immediately without further notice when NGCP and CEPALCO line and switching works are completed earlier than scheduled.

We hope the affected customers and the public in general will be guided by this announcement.

Thank you.

Released by: Ms. Marilyn A. Chavez Assistant Vice President Head, Customer & Community Relations Dept.

MDN: July 1, 2017

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Infra project under Duterte’s ‘Kalsada’ program completed DAVAO CIT Y -- The 2.792-kilometer road concreting project implemented in the province of Compostela Valley through the “KALSADA” Program of President Rodrigo Duterte is now complete, the provincial information office said on Wednesday.

The project, dubbed as “Nabunturan-Saosao-Nuevo Iloco Road Concreting Proj-

ect” was given by President Duterte to the province through the Department of Interior and Local Government and the Department of Budget and Management.

The project was completed under the supervision of the Road Management Team in the province that was created by Governor Jayvee Tyron Uy. T h e “ Na b u n t u r a n -

Saosao-Nuevo Iloco Road Concreting Project” is among the four projects of “KALSADA Program” in Compostela Valley. Each of the projects has a cost of P30 , 581,147.13, the team added.

Three more projects to be implemented under the “KALSADA Program” include the 2.32-kilometer Awao Road-San Jose Sec-

tion in Monkayo town; the 2.62-kilometer Mayaon , Montevista-San Antonio, Laak Road (Junction Canidkid- Mayaon Section); and the 3.14-kilometer DumlanAnibongan-Lapulapu Road in Maco town.

The DILG and DBM have already allocated millions of budget to Compostela Valley for road concreting projects under the “KALSADA Pro-

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

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

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

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

VILLANITA H. DADOLE Applicant/s

CASE NO. R10-EV/PJ 2017-10-1219

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For the Extension of validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;Cogon Market to Iponan and vice versa with the use of one(1)units.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 6, 2017, at 2;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence.

The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island.

Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies).

FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION.

Issued this 29th day of June, 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

(Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director MDN: July 1, 2017

CASE NO.R10-NC/PA -TH -2017-06-1234

ALVIN P. CARUMBA Applicant/s

CASE NO. R10-NC/PA-TH 2017-06-1236

RODOLFO CANOSA CASE NO. R10-EV-PJ Applicant/s 2017-06-1182

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

CASE NO. R10-EV /PJ-2017-06-1216

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

CASE NO. R10-NC /PA-TH -2017-06-1217

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For the extension of validity of a certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;Cogon Market to PIER and vice versa with the use of one(1)units.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 6, 2017, at 2;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence.

The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island.

Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies).

FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 29TH day of June 2017, at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For the issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TH FREIGHT service on the line ;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in the Island of Mindanao accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of one(1)units.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 13, 2017 at 2;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence.

The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island.

Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies).

FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION.

Issued this 29th day of June 2017, at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to extend the validity of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUJ service on the line;Balingoan to Magsaysay via Gingoog City and vice versa with the use of One(1)units.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 13, 2017 at 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence.

The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island.

Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies).

FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION.

Issued this 27TH day June 2017, at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For the extension of validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;Cagayan de Oro City to Malaybalay Bukidnon and vice versa with the use of one(1)units.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 12, 2017, at 2;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence.

The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island.

Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies).

FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION.

Issued this 29TH of June 2017, at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For the issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TH FRIEGHT service on the line;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in Mindanao accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of ONE(1)units.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 12, 2017 at 2;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence.

The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island.

Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies).

FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION.

Issued this 29th day of June 2017, at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

(Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director

(Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director

(Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director

(Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director

NOTICE OF HEARING

MDN: July 1, 2017

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

ALVIN Z. LLAGAS CASE NO. R10-EV/ PJ Applicant/s 2017-06-1220

gram” of President Duterte.

Most of the projects cover the upgrading of provincial roads from gravel to concrete roads, the team reported.

Gov. Uy said the concreting of these provincial roads is vital to the local residents in the area, particularly the farmers. their farm produce to the Concrete roads, Uy said, market centers in Composhelp the farmers deliver tela Valley. PNA

ROBERT TORRES Applicant/s

MDN: July 1, 2017

MDN: July 1, 2017

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City CASE NO. R10-EV /PJ-2017-06-1207

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

(Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director

CASE NO. R10-NC /PA-TH -2017-06-1192

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City JAY SOGOC CASE NO. R10-EV/TX-2017-06-1191 Applicant/s

MDN: July 1, 2017

MDN: July 1, 2017

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

CASE NO. R10-EV /PJ-2017-06-1200

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City WENCESLAO CHEE KEE, JR. CASE NO.R10-EV

Applicant/s /PJ- 2017-06-1201

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For the issuance of a certificate of public convenience to operate TH FRIEGHT service on the line;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in the Island of Mindanao accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of ONE(1) units.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 12, 2017, at 2;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence.

The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island.

Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies).

FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 29th day of June 2017, at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For the extension of validity of a certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;ROUTE 2; LOOP SERVICE and vice versa with the use of one(1)units.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 12, 2017 at 2;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence.

The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island.

Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies).

FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 28TH day of June 2017, at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For the issuance of a certificate of public convenience to operate TH FREIGHT service on the line; Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in Mindanao accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of two(2)units.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 12, 2017, at 2;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence.

The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island.

Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies).

FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION.

Issued this 28th day of June 2017, at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For the Extension of validity of certificate of public convenience to operate TAXI SERVICE on the line ;Cagayan de Oro City to any point in Region X and vice versa with the use of ONE(1)units.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 12, 2017 at 2;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence.

The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island.

Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies).

FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION.

Issued this 28TH day of June 2017, at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For the extension of validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ Service on the line;Mambajao –Catarman and vice versa with the use of one(1)units.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 12, 2017 at 2;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence.

The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island.

Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies).

FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION.

Issued this 28th day of June 2017, at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For the extension of validity of certificate of public convenience to operate FILCAB SERVICE on the line ;ROUTE B;SCIONS CANITOAN VIA ZAYAS LANDFILL TO COGON MARKET and vice versa with the use of one(1)units.

This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 12, 2017 at 2;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence.

The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island.

Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies).

FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION.

Issued this 28TH day of June 2017, at Cagayan de Oro City. Philippine.

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Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board-X Region 10, Northern Mindanao WAGE ORDER NO. RX-19 Prescribing New Minimum Wage Rates in Region X

WHEREAS, the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board - X (Board), is mandated under the Wage Rationalization Act (RA 6727) to periodically assess the wage rates and conduct continuing studies in the determination of the minimum wage applicable in the region or industry;

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All qualified workers shall receive the full minimum wage rates prescribed herein pursuant to RA 7277, otherwise known as Magna Carta for Disabled Persons.

Section 8. APPLICATION TO PRIVATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS INCLUDING THOSE OFFERING TECHNICAL/ VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TVET). In the case of private educational institutions, the share of covered workers and employees in the increase of tuition fees for the Academic Year 2017-2018 shall be considered as compliance with the increases prescribed herein. However, any shortfall in the wage increase set forth herein shall be covered starting Academic Year 2018-2019.

Private educational institutions which have not increased their tuition fees for the Academic Year 2017-2018 may defer compliance with the provisions of this Wage Order until the beginning of the next school year.

WHEREAS, the Board issued Wage Order No. RX-18 which took effect on July 3, 2015 and has not been disturbed for a period of twelve (12) months from effectivity pursuant to Section 3, Rule IV of the Amended Rules of Procedure on Minimum Wage Fixing issued by the National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC);

In any case, all private institutions including those offering technical/vocational education and training shall implement the increases prescribed herein starting Academic Year 2018-2019.

WHEREAS, in aid of the Board’s motu proprio review of Wage Order No. RX-18 and in due consideration of the Petition for Wage Increase filed by ALU-TUCP of Northern Mindanao on February 3, 2017, due notice to all concerned sectors was published in Mindanao Daily News and Mindanao Gold Star Daily on February 9, 2017 and March 16, 2017, respectively, for the conduct of series of consultations to determine the propriety of issuing a new wage order: February 23, 2017 in Malaybalay City Bukidnon; February 28, 2017 in Cagayan de Oro City; March 9, 2017 in Gingoog City; April 5, 2017 in Camiguin; April 18, 2017 in Ozamiz City; April 19, 2017 in lligan City and a region-wide public hearing on April 26, 2017 in Cagayan de Oro City;

The minimum wage rates of workers working in branches or agencies of establishments in or outside Region X shall be those applicable in the place where they are stationed.

WHEREAS, in setting the minimum wage, the Board considered various positions and manifestations, verbal and written, submitted by the labor and management sectors during and after the public consultations and hearing, as well as the criteria provided under RA 6727, the Guidelines on the Two-Tiered Wage System and the economic vibrancy and dynamism of all cities and municipalities in Region X;

WHEREAS, upon review by the Board, the municipalities of Opol and Laguindingan show greater economic vibrancy and dynamism which qualify the same to be reclassified from Category III to II and Wage Category IV to III, respectively;

Section 9. MOBILE AND BRANCH WORKERS. The minimum wage rates of workers, who by the nature of their work have to travel, shall be those applicable in the domicile or head office of the employer.

Section 10. TRANSFER OF PERSONNEL. The transfer of personnel to areas outside the ion shall not be a valid ground for the reduction of the wage rates being enjoyed by the workers ior to such transfer. The workers transferred to other Regions with higher wages shall be entitled to the minimum rates applicable therein.

Section 11. EXEMPTIONS. Upon application with and as determined by the Board in accordance with the NWPC Guidelines No. 02, Series of 2007 (Amended Rules on Exemption from Compliance with the Prescribed Wage Increases) and Resolution No. 01, series o£-2014, (Resolution Amending NWPC Guidelines No. 02, Series of 2007, as amended) the following maybe exempted from the applicability of this Wage Order, to wit: a. Distressed establishments; and, b. Establishments adversely affected by natural calamities and human-induced disasters.

NOW, THEREFORE, after determination of the need to increase the prevailing minimum wage rates without impairing the viability of business and industry, and consistent with the government’s policy of achieving higher levels of productivity to promote economic growth, generate employment and to augment the income of workers, the Board, by virtue of the power and authority vested under Republic Act No. 6727, hereby issues this Wage Order:

Section 12. EFFECT OF APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION. An application for exemption duly filed shall have the effect of deferring any action in any complaint for non-compliance with the Order until the resolution of the application by the Board.

Section 1. CLASSIFICATION. The classification under Wage Order No. RX-18 is hereby adopted except for the municipalities of Opol and Laguindingan, which are reclassified from Wage Category III to II and Wage Category IV to III, respectively.

In case the application for exemption is not approved, covered employees/workers of the applicant-establishment shall be paid the mandated wage increase under this Order plus one percent (1%) interest per month retroactive to the effectivity of this Order.

Section 2. NEW MINIMUM WAGE RATES. Upon effectivity of this Order, the minimum daily wage rates of covered workers and employees in the private sector in Region X shall be as follows:

Section 13. CREDITABLE WAGE INCREASE. All wage increases granted to workers in organized establishments within three (3) months prior to the effectivity of this Order shall be credited as compliance with this Order; provided that an agreement to this effect has been forged between the parties or a collective bargaining agreement provision allowing creditability exists. In the absence of such an agreement or provision in the CBA, any increase granted by the employer shall not be credited as compliance with the wage rates prescribed in this Order.

a.)Wage Category I: Fifteen Pesos (P15.00) in the Basic Wage and Five Pesos (P5.00) Cost of Living Allowance (COLA); b.)Wage Category II: Thirteen Pesos (P13.00) in the Basic Wage and Five Pesos (P5.00) Cost of Living Allowance (COLA); c.)Wage Category III: Ten Pesos (P10.00) in the Basic Wage and Five Pesos (P5.00) Cost of Living Allowance (COLA); d.)Wage Category IV: Eight Pesos (P8.00) in the Basic Wage and Five Pesos (P5.00) Cost of Living Allowance (COLA).

In unorganized establishments, any increase granted by the employer within five (5) months prior to the effectivity of this Order shall be credited as compliance therewith.

Where the increases given by the employer is in the form of allowances, the employer shall make the necessary adjustments (integration/addition) to comply with the wage rates prescribed herein.

However, if the amount of the increase is greater than the increase granted under this Order, the employer has the option to integrate partially or in full the allowances earlier given. In the event of partial integration, any excess maybe retained as allowances.

Section 14. EFFECTS ON EXISTING WAGE STRUCTURE. Where the application of the increase in the wage rates under this Order results in distortion of the wage structure within an establishment, the same shall be corrected in accordance with the procedure provided for under Article 124 of the Labor Code, as amended.

Section 15. COMPLAINTS FOR NON-COMPLIANCE. Complaints for non-compliance with this Wage Order shall be filed with the Regional Office of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) having jurisdiction over the workplace and shall be subject to the mandatory thirty (30) conciliation and mediation process under Single Entry Approach (SEnA).

However, if settlement fails, the case becomes subject of enforcement proceedings under Articles 128 and 129 of the Labor Code, as amended.

Section 16. PRODUCTIVITY AND OTHER PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE PROGRAMS. In order to sustain rising levels of wages and enhance competitiveness, labor and management as partners are encouraged to adopt productivity improvement schemes that will improve the quality of life of the workers and in turn enable them to produce more such as time and motion studies, good housekeeping, quality circles, labor and management cooperation as well as implement gain-sharing programs and other performance incentives programs.

Section 17. NON-DIMINUTION OF BENEFITS. Nothing in this Order shall be construed to reduce any existing wage rates, allowances and benefits in any form under existing laws, decrees, issuances, executive orders and/or under any contract or agreement between the workers and employers.

Section 18. PROHIBITION AGAINST INJUNCTION. No preliminary or permanent injunction or temporary restraining order may be issued by any court, tribunal or other entity against any proceedings before the Board, as provided for under Article 126 of the Labor Code as amended.

Section 19. FREEDOM TO BARGAIN. This Order shall not prevent workers in particular firms enterprises from bargaining for higher wages and/or benefits with their respective employers.

Section 20. REPORTING REQUIREMENT. Any person, company, corporation, partnership or any entity engaged in business shall submit a verified itemized listing of their labor component to the Board not later than January 31, 2018 and every year thereafter in accordance with Section 3 of RA 6727 in relation to Art. 124 of the Labor Code, as amended and in the form prescribed by the NWPC.

Section 21. APPEAL TO THE COMMISSION. Any party aggrieved by this Order may file a verified appeal with the Commission through the Board, in three (3) printed copies, not later ten (10) days from the publication of this Order, in accordance with Rule V, Section 1 of NWPC Guidelines No.1, Series of 2007.

Section 22. EFFECT OF APPEAL. The filing of the appeal does not operate to stay the Order unless the party appealing such Order shall file with the Commission an undertaking with a surety or sureties satisfactory to the Commission for payment of the corresponding increase to the employees affected by the Order in the event such Order is affirmed.

Section 23. PENAL PROVISION. Any person, entity or employer who refuses or fails to pay the prescribed minimum wage in accordance with this Order shall be subject to the penal provisions under RA 6727, as amended by RA 8188.

Section 24. REPEALING CLAUSE. All orders, issuances, rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the provision of this Order are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

Section 25. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. If any provision or part of this Order is declared unconstitutional or in conflict with existing law, the other provisions or parts thereof shall remain valid.

Section 26. IMPLEMENTING RULES. The Board shall issue the necessary rules to implement this Order subject to the approval of the Secretary of Labor and Employment.

Section 27. EFFECTIVITY. This Order shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the region.

Section 3. COVERAGE. The wage increases prescribed herein shall apply to all workers and employees in the private sector receiving minimum wage in the region, regardless of their position, designation or status, and irrespective of the method by which their wages are paid.

APPROVED on May 23, 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

This Order shall not cover persons in the personal service of another, domestic workers or kasambahay under Batas Kasambahay (RA 10361), and workers of Barangay Micro Business Enterprises (BMBEs) registered under Go Negosyo Act (RA 10644).

Section 4. BASIS OF THE MINIMUM WAGE. The minimum wage rates prescribed under this Order shall be for the normal working hours, which shall not exceed eight (8) hours work per day.

Section 5. APPLICATION TO CONTRACTORS. In the case of contracting out of jobs or work, (e.g. construction projects, security, janitorial, and similar services) the wage rates prescribed in this Order shall be borne by the principals or clients of the contractor and the contract shall be deemed amended accordingly.

In the event, however, that the principals or clients fail to pay the prescribed wage rates, the contractor shall be jointly and severally liable with his principal or client.

Section 6. WORKERS PAID BY RESULTS. All workers paid by results, including those who are paid on piecework, “takay”, “pakyaw”, or task basis, shall be entitled to receive not less than the prescribed minimum wage rates per eight (8) hours of work a day, or a proportion thereof for work less than eight (8) hours.

Section 7. WAGES OF SPECIAL GROUPS OF WORKERS. Apprentices and learners of accredited learnership and apprenticeship programs shall receive not less than seventy-five percent (75%) of the applicable minimum wage rates prescribed in this Order.

All recognized learnership and apprenticeship agreements approved by TESDA and entered into before the effectivity of this Order shall be considered automatically modified insofar as their wage clauses are concerned to reflect the new prescribed wage rates.

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You need to thank God for doing great things to others The Gospel of Jesus Christ (July1, 2017-Saturday) Luke 4:24-30”And He said, “Truly I say to you, no prophet is welcome in his hometown. But I say to you in truth, there were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijah, when the sky was shut up for three years and six months, when a great famine came over all the land; and yet Elijah was

sent to none of them, but only to Zarephath, in the land of Sidon, to a woman who was a widow. “And there were many lepers in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet; and none of them was cleansed, but only Naaman the Syrian.” And all the people in the synagogue were filled with rage as they heard these things; and they got up and drove

Him out of the city: No prophet is welcome in his hometown: The reason for this is not because the servant of God either lay or Priest is bad but because of over familiarity to that person will lead to prejudices.

It was done to Jesus Christ by his town people because they could not believe the great changed in Jesus life.

This is also the same to

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo, with DSWD Field Office X Regional Director Nestor B. Ramos, inspects the installed DSWD Family Tents for the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) housed in Barangay

each one of us because we feel jealousy to anyone who is elevating his standard of living.

Sometimes we became insecure if somebody surpassed us. This is called, “crab mentality.”

Being grateful to God is the exact attitude if you can witness a person who is blessed by God. You need to thank God for doing great things to others instead you

will question God about his goodness to anyone else. Avoid insecurity of life because this will lead to a miserable ending.

Be happy if somebody becomes successful in their journey in life: Printing paid by: Edith Ranoa - Jordan and Crespina Ranoa - Bobong Balino– Cagayan De Oro: # 09187148435: Pray for me, my ministry, business and

Biblical reflection

Bro. Edcel L. Closas my family: God loves you!!!

Landa, Balo-i, Lanao del Norte, June 29. Secretary Taguiwalo also had a meeting with the DSWD Field Office X workers earlier at the Disaster Relief Operations Center in Iligan City. photo by jamila taha , DSWD-10 #DSWDM ay M alasakit

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas establishes Credit Surety Fund in Tacloban City The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) launched two more Credit Surety Funds (CSFs), the Tacloban City CSF on 26 June 2017

at the Patio Victoria, San Jose, Tacloban City, and the Mandaue City CSF on 27 June 2017 at the Big Hotel, NRA (Parkmall Drive),

1. ML SAN FRANCISCO 1 Center Island, Brgy 2, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur 2. ML SAN FRANCISCO 2 Obedoza Street, Brgy 2, San Francisco, Agusan Sur 3. ML BAYUGAN 1 367 Narra Avenue, Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur 4. ML BAYUGAN 2 Libres St., Taglatawan, Bayugan City 5. ML BUNAWAN Purok 3, San Teodoro, Bunawan, Agusan del Sur 6. ML STA JOSEFA Purok 7, Poblacion Sta Josefa, Agusan del Sur 7. ML TRENTO Purok 6, Poblacion, Trento, Agusan Sur 8. ML BAROBO Purok 4, Poblacion Barobo, Surigao del Sur 9. ML PROSPERIDAD Purok 4, Poblacion Prosperidad, Agusan Sur Commencing on July 15, 2017 at 9:00 A.M. those establishment above will set a public auction all overdue pledges left in the same up to February 2017. Patrons are enjoined to verify their receipts.

MANAGEMENT Sa Hulyo 15, 2017 sa mga alas 9:00 sa buntag ang tanang butang naremati, isubasta diri sa tagsatagsa, nga buhatan nga ginganlan sa itaas. Tanang Butang penerenda nga wala malukat hangtud sa Pebrero 2017, maapil sa subasta.

Giawhag ang tanang suki sa pagsusi sa ilang resibo.

TAGDUMALA

M. LHUILLIER SAN FRANCISCO 1 Center Island, Barangay 2, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur Tel # 085-3439520 ; Mobile # 09479991801

Mandaue City, Cebu.

Leading the signing of the Memoranda of Agreement were BSP Deputy Governor Diwa C. Guinigundo

with City Mayor Cristina Gonzales-Romualdez for Tacloban City CSF, and with City Mayor Gabriel Luis R. Quisumbing for Mandaue

City CSF. The Tacloban City and Mandaue City CSFs are the 47th and 48th CSF in the country, respectively,

and the 8th and 9th CSF established in the Visayas region, respectively. The two CSFs are expected to spur See credit, page 11

1. ML MANGAGOY 1

Espiritu Street, Brgy Mangangoy

Bislig City, Surigao del Sur 2. ML MANGAGOY 2

Abarca Street, Brgy Mangagoy

Bislig City, Surigao del Sur 3. ML MANGAGOY 3

P. Castillo St. cor. Pecasales St. Brgy

Mangagoy, Bislig City, Surigao Sur 4. ML BISLIG

National Highway, Bislig City

Surigao del Sur 5. ML HINATUAN

Purok 5, Brgy St. Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur 6. ML LINGIG

Purok Marcelo, Verano St. Pob., Lingig

Surigao del Sur 7. ML TAGBINA

Purok 4, Original, Tagbina, Surigao del Sur 8. ML TAGBINA Pob. Tagbina, Surigao del Sur 9. ML LINGIG Marcelo corner Verano Sts.,

Pob. Lingig, Surigao del Sur

1. ML TANDAG 1

Capitol road, Telaje, Tandag City 2. ML TANDAG 2

Donasco Street, Bag-ong Lungsod, Tandag City 3. ML TANDAG 3

Rizal Street, Bungtod, Tandag City 4. ML TANDAG 4

National highway, Bag-ong Lungsod, Tandag City 5. ML ARAS ASAN

Purok Camia, Aras-asan, Cagwait, Surigao del Sur 6. ML CARASCAL

Saca, Carascal, Surigao del Sur 7. ML CANTILAN

Rizal Street, Linintian, Cantilan, Surigao del Sur 8. ML MADRID

Urbiztondo St. Cor. Nat’l Highway

Quirino Madrid, Surigao del Sur 9. ML TAGO

Crossing Tandag, Tago, Surigao del Sur 10. ML SAN MIGUEL

Pob. Tina, San Miguel, Surigao del Sur 11. ML TANDAG 5

Ground Floor, Gaisano Capital,

Brgy. Bag-ong Lungsod, Tandag City, Surigao del Sur 12. ML MARITAG

National Highway, Marihatag, Surigao del Sur

Commencing on July 17, 2017 at 9:00 A.M. those establishment above will set a public auction all overdue pledges left in the same up to February 2017. Patrons are enjoined to verify their receipts.

Commencing on July 18, 2017 at 9:00 A.M. those establishment above will set a public auction all overdue pledges left in the same up to February 2017. Patrons are enjoined to verify their receipts.

MANAGEMENT

MANAGEMENT

Sa Hulyo 17, 2017 sa mga alas 9:00 sa buntag ang tanang butang naremati, isubasta diri sa tagsatagsa, nga buhatan nga ginganlan sa itaas. Tanang Butang penerenda nga wala malukat hangtud sa Pebrero 2017, maapil sa subasta. Giawhag ang tanang suki sa pagsusi sa ilang resibo.

Sa Hulyo 18, 2017 sa mga alas 9:00 sa buntag ang tanang butang naremati, isubasta diri sa tagsatagsa, nga buhatan nga ginganlan sa itaas. Tanang Butang penerenda nga wala malukat hangtud sa Pebrero 2017, maapil sa subasta. Giawhag ang tanang suki sa pagsusi sa ilang resibo.

TAGDUMALA

M. LHUILLIER MANGAGOY 2 Abarca Street, Barangay Mangagoy, Mangagoy, Bislig, Surigao del Sur Tel # 086-8531671/3110989/8531670 Mobile # 09479991797

TAGDUMALA

M. LHUILLIER TANDAG 1 Capitol Road, Telaje, Tandag, Surigao del Sur Tel # 086-2113145; Mobile # 09479991802

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recognized as the “Fund House of the Year” for the from page 10 Philippines at the 2017 Asian business growth, stimulate Investor Asset Management economic activities and Awards held in Hong Kong. provide job opportunities.

Initiated by the BSP in August 2008, the CSF from page 2 is a credit enhancement she pointed out. program for the Micro, To address this, Medalla Small, and Medium En- emphasized the need for terprises (MSMEs) that liberalization, competition, cannot access bank credit and regulatory reforms on due to lack of hard collater- the part of the PCC, NTC, als and credit history. It is and other government agencreated through the pooling cies, such as the National of monetary contributions Economic and Development from cooperatives, non- Authority and the Departgovernment organizations, ment of Information and local government units, and Communications Technolpartner institutions. The ogy. fund serves as an alterna- Also, the author argued tive security in lieu of the that while the acquisition hard collaterals required by PLDT and Globe is a by banks, thereby helping “done deal”, the government capital-short MSMEs with should make sure that this viable business plans gain transaction benefits the consumers. Particularly, access to bank loans.

Eighteen cooperatives she urged government to joined the Tacloban City ensure that “PLDT and CSF, while fifteen coopera- Globe increase and widen tives joined the Mandaue their services”.

City CSF. In support, the re- Medalla also encouraged spective City Governments PLDT and Globe to work have added their counter- with the PCC and the NTC part contributions to the to ensure that there is (and Fund. Partner institutions will be) no violation of the such as the Development PCA and that the mergers Bank of the Philippines, and acquisitions would inLand Bank of the Philip- deed produce benefits. pines and the Industrial “This can be done during Guarantee and Loan Fund the transition period, where will also provide their re- the firms can ‘cure’ any viospective contributions to the lation if any, or may request Tacloban City and Mandaue for binding ruling from the PCC. This could entail City CSFs. As of 30 April 2017, a agreeing on conditions that total of P3.25 billion in bank would yield benefits for loans have been released to consumers, like platform sharing and interconnectiv16,360 beneficiaries.

On 06 February 2016, ity, and increased services the CSF has been insti- and greater utilization of tutionalized through the their assets (including those enactment of Republic Act newly acquired),” she added.

No. 10744, otherwise known She also proposed that as the “Credit Surety Fund NTC and Congress reduce Cooperative Act of 2015”. the barriers to entry, espe Now on its 9th year, the cially in allocating bandCSF already has presence in widths and spectrum, and 31 provinces and 17 cities granting of telecommunications franchises, respecnationwide. tively, and impose stringent conditions on consumer from page 5 protection and quality of include the Best Bond House service suppliers.

(BDO Capital & Investment Corp.), Best Equity House (BDO Capital & Investment from page 3 Corp.), Best Cash Manage- After taking the machine ment Bank (BDO Unibank), for a spin in its debut, Gab and the Best Private Wealth talked about the reliability Management Bank (BDO and quality of the new moPrivate Bank) which is the torcycle.

Then it was time for a bank’s 10th win.

The 11th Annual Best true test of the all new YZFFinancial Inclusion Awards R15 in exhibition match that is organized by Alpha South- was composed of all star east Asia, the first and only riders. Aside from Fernando institutional investment and Paz they were joined magazine focused on South- by James Mendez, Romer east Asia (Indonesia, Malay- Corbe, Vrei Ar Suba, Hersia, Philippines, Singapore, bert Lopez, J.E Inguito,Aljon Valencia, Rizaldy Canare, Thailand and Vietnam).

Most recently, BDO Tracy Soyangco, McDon was also awarded the 2017 Sande, Niel Jan Centeno, R.R “Best Transaction Bank in Espiritu, Jacq Buncio, and the Philippines” and “Best Bethany Tolentino. A thrillCash Management Bank ing match was witnessed in the Philippines” awards between the best riders in by the Asian Banker. The the country as they excelled Asian Banker Transaction beyond their usual limits Banking Awards recognize with the upgrades that made leadership in cash manage- the all new YZF-R15 more ment, trade, finance, and aerodynamic, quicker, and payments industries among technologically advanced. international financial insti- It was a tight race between tutions in the Asia Pacific, “The Chairman” Masato the Middle East and Africa. Fernando and 15 year old BDO’s Trust and Invest- sensation Kyle Paz but the ments Group was likewise latter had to retire from the

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Sat-Sun, July 1-2, 2017 race after an unfortunate spill he took on the back end of the race that yielded the victory to the younger Paz. This arrival re-ignites the dominance of the R-Series and is a statement to why Blu is Fast; a testament that is worn by Yamaha’s MotoGP riders Valentino Rossi and Maverick Vinales. The all new YZF-R15 has an SRP of 164,000 and comes in Race Blu, Raven Black, and Matter Red. Available in all Yamaha 3S Shops and Multi-brand stores Nationwide.

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the winning vehicles and strengthen the over-all value of the brand in the eyes of the consumers.

A total of 100 attendees from the six Honda dealerships under Ayala Automotive Group, Honda Civic clubs and the media participated in this pioneering talk.

Furthermore, the said activity aims to deliver the message that these citations are not just any ordinary accolades bestowed on just any other ordinary product as the group remains the only organization in the country that conducts these instrumented tests to determine the best vehicles in the country.

“There is a story behind every crown and this is our way of telling it to the public,” said CAGI President Ronald de los Reyes.

“We’ve been awarding vehicles since 2004 and we just believed that our unique process needed to be further disseminated through these talks,” he added.

The CAGI head honcho led the endeavor, followed by more thorough and specialized discussions from CAGI Technical Director Niky Tamayo and KPMG R.G. Manabat and Co. Risk Consulting Supervisor Christian Eamilio.

Meantime, supporter Petron Corporation’s Field Technical Services Engineer Mike Cerda shared some knowledge of their own product while Carmudi Philippines, the group’s proud partner for the past three years took part through their newest publication, the Carmudi Magazine.

The Honda Civic 1.5 RS Turbo won last year’s Car of the Year Award, and with Honda Cars Makati, Inc.’s continuous mission of providing customer satisfaction through quality products and excellent service, the Honda community is, yet again, set on showcasing its top of the line vehicles. With dedication and confidence, 2017 will hopefully be another year where a Honda vehicle will capture awards in the much-coveted awarding ceremonies. Honda Cars Makati Inc., with branches in Makati (Magallanes and Greenbelt), Pasig, Alabang, Shaw, Global City, and Manila Bay is a member of AC Automotive along with Honda Cars Cebu, Inc., Isuzu Automotive Dealer-

ship Inc., Isuzu Cebu Inc., Iconic Dealership, Inc., and KTM Philippines.

This event was not possible without Petron Corporation, Carmudi Philippines and KPMG RG Manabat &.

Co.

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by Trillanes. You cannot assure your billions will work to blow to bits a hero like Duterte. What you expect to destroy the president really eulogized him internationally—just the right time after the European union’s and Obama’s criticism about his anti-drug campaign.

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Ballroom, Mallberry Suites Business Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City.

Lopez, a staunch supporter for environmental concerns as one of Rotary’s thrust for the incoming Rotary Year focuses on environmental protection.

“All of us are part of the family of Rotary. We have gained so much from our Rotary service.

We have made friends, helped our communities and we’ve become truly a part of a network of selfless volunteers in delivering the needs of our fellowmen, especially in the rural areas”, Ms. Maagad said. Her legacy as club president who catered to the community’s needs highlighted by the installation of Sky Hydrant Ultrafiltration Units.

“Knowing what are our “Purpose In Life” has really made a difference in this Club because we did reach our maximum potentials for growth and discovered all areas of opportunity where we can Serve, hence, we have our District Grant which is the Skyhydrant Ult r af i lt r at i on Un it s for Barangays Bayanga and Dansolihon. With proper reporting too, we garnered the “Best In Community Project” for District 3870!”, Ms. Maagad, proudly added.

“Today is the culmination and celebration of our Rotary Club of West CDO for the Rotary Year 2016-2017 as Exemplary Club led by our Excellent President Erna G. Maagad. We prepared ourselves for this momentous event, the 48th Handover and Joint Induction Ceremonies for the Rotary Year 20172018 as we continue to be the premier Rotary Club, proactive in the delivery of excellent service”, President-Elect Tina Hidalgo

shared.

The night’s event includes the press conference for Ms. Lopez’s and her entourage. Turnover ceremonies and induction of officers for the Rotary Club of West CDO, Rotary Club of West Foundation and Inner Wheel Club of West CDO. RCWESTCDO banners the district with its perennial fund-raising cum fellowship event – now on its 17th year – the Oro Open Golf Tournament slated to be held on April 2018.

The club also recognizes the top mentor in the region with the Most Outstanding Public School Teacher Award or MOPSTA, by May 2018, would be its 36th year.

With the construction of at least two school buildings in the past years and various material donations in school supplies, comfort rooms, water tanks, chairs, tables, scholarships, books and guidance ser vices, all points to the club’s com-

mitment to sustain, direct and enhance its literacy services to the community.

Inner Whe el C lub (IWC) banners its projects for the past year includes: Blessing and Turn-over of One Classroom for SPECIAL CHILDREN of Camaman-an Elementary School, Pre Christmas gift-giving at Dabatian Day Care Center, Carmen, Treeplanting at Calo’s Farm, Turnover of 1 set sound system Camamanan High School, Paglingap with elderly @ St.Joseph Golden Home Foundation, Special Walk and Run for Special Children and distribution of reading eyeglasses to senior citizens in Pagatpat, Cagayan de Oro City among others.

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ASUS opens another concept store in Cagayan de Oro City together with Graphic, the leading communications solutions provider in Northern Mindanao, this time at SM CDO Downtown Premier.

Located at Cyberzone in the second level of SM CDO Downtown Premier, the ASUS Concept Store will focus on the following HERO products: Zenbook 3 Deluxe, Zenbook Flip, Zenbook Pro, Zenfone 3 Zoom, ZenfoneAR, Zenfone Live, ROG GX800, ROG GX501 and ASUS FX Series.

Those are all exciting products that will be available. But did you know that ASUS takes its name from Pegasus, the winged horse in Greek mythology that symbolizes wisdom and knowledge. Innovation is key to the success of ASUS.

Moreover, ASUS also started its business a motherboard brand and now has become a technology giant covering a business line starting from notebooks, smartphones, gaming notebooks, routers, monitors, graphic cards, all-in-one PC and commercial products just to name a few.

Speaking of gaming

notebooks, ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) just launched a few weeks ago the ROG Masters 2017 Philippine qualifiers for Counter Strike: Global Offensive and DOTA 2. In last year’s global finals, we have witnessed our very own Filipino professional teams (Execration and Mineski) compete against Europe’s finest Team Secret.

We are excited on what will happen to this tournament and how our local pride professional teams will compete and put the Philippine map in the global stage.