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Task group formed to probe slay of Kidapawan radioman By EDWIN FERNANDEZ PNA

Barangay tanods from Nazareth, Cagayan de Oro City stand guard Thursday (July 11, 2019) as two overlapping and contradicting notices (one for closure and one for reopening) are posted at the padlocked entrance of the Nazareth Lawn Tennis Club. The barangay council insisted to close the property so it could transform it into a multi-purpose building but City Hall claimed that the estate is theirs, resulting to the stalemate. photo by mark francisco

Slain Kidapawan City radioman Eduardo “Ed” Dizon. Photo courtesy of DXND Kidapawan

KIDAPAWAN CITY -- A special task group has been created to investigate the killing of radioman Eduardo “Ed” Dizon, a police official said Friday. Lt. Col. Maria Joyce Birrey, city police director, said Special Investigation Task Group (SITG) Dizon aims to speed up the probe on the radioman’s murder Wednesday evening by still unidentified motorcycle-riding gunmen. “We are currently reviewing the CCTV footages that captured the crime,” Birrey told Radio Station DXND here. Dizon, a resident of Tejada Subdivision here, was driving his Mitsubishi sedan on his way home at past 10 p.m. when two men onboard a motorbike opened fire on him. A former municipal councilor of neighboring Makilala town in North Cotabato,

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Unverified terror reports harmful to public: DND By PRIAM NEPOMUCENO

MANILA -- Unverified reports about an Egyptian couple now roaming Sulu and planning to conduct bomb attacks upon instructions of Islamic State terrorists are doing the public more harm than good, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Friday. Aside from causing undue alarm, the DND chief said the frequent release of such unverified reports have the tendency to make people skeptical and could make them ignore legitimate information on such matter.

P20-M US grant boosts fight vs. plastic pollution By CATHERINE TEVES

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana. File photo

“It is unverified news like this that unduly alarm the public. The down side is that if this happens often enough na hindi naman totoo (that it is not true), time will come when the people See REPORTS, page 11

MANILA -- The US government is helping the country battle marine debris. On Thursday, the US government awarded local environment advocate, Mother Earth Foundation, and public interest network EcoWaste Coalition grants totaling some PHP20 million to support anti-marine debris projects the groups had committed to undertake in the country.

“We’re proud to work with the Philippines in finding and funding solutions to the plastic waste problem in our oceans,” US Deputy Chief of Mission John Law said at the grant-signing event in Quezon City. He raised the urgency for action, noting that plastics’ invasion of marine waters is already harming ecosystems and biodiversity aside from threatening people’s health. “Every year, eight million tons

of plastic waste are dumped in the world’s oceans,” he said. Such waste ends up inside the bodies of people who eat fish that ingest this debris, he noted. The grants are part of the Municipal Waste Recycling Program (MWRP) of USAID, the lead US government agency for international development and disaster assistance. MWRP “supports solid waste management and water recycling See GRANT, page 11

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Solar power project to benefit 2,500 households in Sarangani GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- Around 2,500 households in remote upland villages in Sarangani province are set to benefit from a P300 million solar power electrification project supported by the European Union (EU). Jelyn Apura, acting head of the Provincial Planning and Development Office (PPDO), said preparations are underway for the implementation of the project in off-grid communities or areas that could not be reached by power lines under the Mindanao grid. She said they are currently processing the required documents and assessing the areas that will be included in the electrification project, in coordination with the provincial federation of the Association of Barangay Councils. The province had been chosen by EU as one of the two provinces in Region 12 or that will be covered by the initiative, which is dubbed Strengthening Offgrid Lighting with Appropriate Renewable Energy Solutions or Solares. It will also benefit some 2,500 households in Sultan Kudarat province. Apura said the project’s implementation will be spearheaded by Mahintana Foundation and the Peace and Equity Foundation, in partnership with the Dole Philippines Inc. and the South Cotabato II Electric Cooperative. The provincial government, led by Gov. Steve Chiongbian Solon, has committed to provide the necessary for its rollout, she said. Under the project, the official said the householdbeneficiaries will each receive a solar home system unit. Each unit is composed of a solar panel with a peak capacity of 50 watts, battery and system box that can power a transistor radio, television unit, five lightemitting diode or LED lights See PROJECT, page 9

LOOK: Residents in barangay Consolacion, Cagayan de Oro City start clearing the homes that are illegally erected at the bank of Cagayan river as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) continues to build a flood control project in the area. photo by mark francisco

Army hits killing of tribal Napolcom holds chieftain in Bukidnon orientation for By NEF LUCZON PNA

IMPASUGONG, Bukidnon -- The Army’s 8th Infantry Battalion (8IB) of the 4th Infantry Division has denounced the killing of a tribal leader in neighboring Cabanglasan town. Police identified the victim as Datu Mario Agsab, a chieftain of the Umayamnon tribe, who was killed by motorcycle-riding gunmen at his residence in Barangay Iba, Cabanglasan. Lt. Colonel Ronald Illana, 8IB commander, described Agsab Thursday as “strong partner of our unit in attaining peace”. “The late Datu Agsab was known and respected Lumad leader who always engages with 8IB in all activities for peace and development. In fact, he was the one who facilitated the mass surrender of 118 NPA members and supporters,” Illana said, referring to the New People’s Army, the armed wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines. Illana added that the tribal chieftain “was known for his

strong belief and resistance against the NPA-terrorist group, hinting that the rebels were responsible for the killing. The Army official noted that Agsab was instrumental in the military’s launching of the Convergence Areas for Peace and Development (CAPDev) in Brgy. Iba, Cabanglasan, on June 28, where hundreds of residents benefited from various services offered by participating government agencies. He also dismissed the allegation from a leftist group that a paramilitary group connected with the military was responsible for Agsab’s killing, describing it as “propaganda of those who want to destroy us”. Kalumbay, a left-leaning Indigenous People’s group alleged that the paramilitary group Alamara was behind the tribal chieftain’s killing, without offering any evidence. The 8IB said Kalumbay’s allegation was expected, coming as it did from a group long suspected of having ties with the communist rebels. Illana said the allegation

was “baseless and malicious” since the suspects named by Kalumbay did not appear in the ongoing police investigation. Meanwhile, Brig. General Rafael Santiago Jr., Police Regional Office-10 director, condemned the killing of Agsab and vowed a speedy investigation on the case. “I have ordered the provincial director of Bukidnon to assist the chief of police of Cabanglasan town in the investigation for the immediate resolution of the incident. I extend my condolences to the bereaved family,” Santiago said. (PNA)

Zambo Sur execs By LEAH AGONOY PNA

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur --The National Police Commission (Napolcom) held a seminar Thursday to orient police chiefs and newly-elected local chief executives on deputation and serviceoriented policing system. Lawyer Pablito Abad, Napolcom-9 director, shared the concept of community service-oriented policing (CSOP) system to 21 municipal mayors and 27 chiefs of police of this

province who attended the orientation seminar at the Provincial Capitol here. Abad said local officials and the police force can help improve the country’s policing system by working together to deliver basic services to the community. Lawyer Alexis De Lima, the representative of Napolcom Satellite Office in Zamboanga City, discussed the basic powers and functions of local executives delegated to them by the commission. See HOLDS, page 9

CDRRMD, JRBGH get Gawad Kalasag Awards THE 19th City Council during its regular session Monday, July 8, presided over by Vice Mayor Raineir Joaquin V. Uy adopted separate resolutions commending and congratulating the Cagayan de Oro City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department (CDRRMD) and the JR Borja General Hospital (JRBGH) as regional awardees of the 21st Gawad Kalasag Award. Because of its quick response to emergencies, through its Oro Rescue Team, the CDRRMD was recognized as the Best Local Government Emergency Management by the Regional Risk Reduction and Management Council and the Department of National Defense. Likewise recognized was the JRBGH as the Best Local Government Hospital. It is currently undergoing an upgrade to provide better health services to the public. The Gawad KALASAG stands for Kalamidad at

Sakuna Labanan Sariling Galing ang Kaligtasan. Kalasag is the Filipino term for “shield” used by early Filipinos as a means of protection from attacks of enemies or harmful animals. Relatedly, the Gawad Kalasag was conceived to protect and shield high risk communities against hazards by encouraging participation of various stakeholders in designing and implementing Disaster Risk Management (DRM) programs. Initiated in 1998, Gawad KALASAG is National Disaster Coordinating

Council’s (NDCC) current recognition scheme in its search for excellence on DRM and humanitarian assistance. It provides the mechanism in obtaining sustained commitment and support from the highest level of government by recognizing the exceptional contributions of the various DRM practitioners in rebuilding the resilience of nations and communities to disaster. It continues to promote the spirit of volunteerism among individuals, agencies and other DRM practitioners, The Power learned.

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By MA. CRISTINA ARAYATA

MANILA -- The National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), in its annual scientific meeting from July 10-11, concluded that the country needs more researchers, and an improved government procurement process is vital to achieve this. NAST is mandated to advise the President on matters related to science and technology. The meeting also served as an avenue for members to discuss what the country needs, issues to be addressed, and gather suggestions or resolutions. According to NAST member and academician William Padolina, the country needs researchers to address various issues such as the growing population, planning and implementing a sustainable inclusive economy, the challenges in carrying capacity, sustainable global competitiveness, and the effects of environmental degradation and climate change. Outstanding Young Scientists, Inc. (OYSI) president Merlyn Mendioro said the Philippines only has 189 scientists per million, whereas the ideal ratio is 380 per million population. In a previous interview

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with the Philippine News Agency (PNA), Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato dela Pena explained that the problem actually is more on the job opportunities available for Filipino scientists. The Department, he said, could produce the Master of Science (MS) and PhD graduates, but needs financially rewarding job opportunities here. He noted that for instance, not all government plantilla positions, as well as enterprises, require MS and PhD graduates. Among the resolutions presented by NAST on Thursday is the need to improve the procurement process. Dela Pena also mentioned this earlier, saying there are times when delays in projects occur because of the procurement process in the Department of Budget and Management. He also noted that there are times when the auditors from the Commission on Audit have different interpretations of policies. Josefino Comiso, scientist at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, earlier told the PNA that the “bureaucratic impediments” hinder researchers to acquire the tools and equipment they See NEEDS, page 11

By EDWIN FERNANDEZ

KIDAPAWAN CITY -- The city government has opened its roofed gymnasium to serve as temporary shelter for hundreds of patients of the Kidapawan Doctors Hospital (KDH) who refused to return to the health facility following Tuesday night’s magnitude 5.6 earthquake that hit North Cotabato province. More than 140 aftershocks have been reported by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) after the major quake with epicenter traced in Makilala, North Cotabato. Patients from the Midway Hospital here were also moved to the old city tennis court after a series of minor quakes on Wednesday dawn and Thursday. “We fear the building might collapse,” one of the patients said when asked why she prefers to stay outside the five-story KDH building. “The movement of the building was stronger when you are up there, so in the meantime, we will stay here,” said another patient, asking to remain unidentified. Engr. Hermes Daquipa, officer-in-charge of Phivolcs Kidapawan, said the magnitude 5.6 earthquake was so far the strongest to hit

HOSPITAL CHECK. Members of the Bureau of Fire Protection in Kidapawan City inspect the Kidapawan Doctors Hospital that showed cracks on its walls following the magnitude 5.6 quake that hit North Cotabato province on Tuesday (July 9, 2019). More than 145 aftershocks have been reported by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology after the major quake with epicenter traced in Makilala, North Cotabato. (Photo courtesy of Kidapawan BFP)

Kidapawan City and Makilala, both situated at the foot of the country’s highest peak – Mt. Apo. Of the more than 140 aftershocks, the magnitude 4.9 aftershock that came at 8:47 on Wednesday morning sent school children running out of their schools across the province. That tremor also led to the suspension of classes while damage assessment was

being conducted by building officials. Hundreds of pupils from various public schools in the province were sent to hospitals after they felt dizzy during the magnitude 4.9 aftershock on Wednesday. In M’lang, North Cotabato, about 25 pupils were hospitalized when they felt dizzy and vomited after the tremor, according to Noynoy Dapudong, the town spokes-

person. Pupils were also treated in the hospitals in the towns of Kabacan, Antipas, Pres. Roxas, Arakan, Magpet, and Makilala. Engr. Daquipa also appealed to netizens to stop spreading information about an impending major earthquake “because nobody and no equipment as of yet can determine when a quake strikes.” (PNA)

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Ghost Month Feng Shui

GLOBALLY, many are now aware and beware of Chinese Ghost Month! Are you? For the layperson, follower of feng shui or not, here are the customary tips on what not to do: Lovelife * Never answer a suitor or propose during the period lest you will need an exorcist for your relationship. * Same with marriage, no weddings too. * For illicit lovers, never check into motels or any secret hideaway lest both of you or one of you gets possessed! Investment *Delay, postpone investments until after ghost month. *Comparison shopping as well as window shopping

is the only recourse. Business *Antedate or Postdate or Delay major deals, contracts as a remedy. *Never open new business, launch a new project/ product. *Postpone hiring new employees! *No renovations, expansions or demolitions in premises. *No moving into new office yet. *Not a good period for new equipment purchase inclusive of vehicles. Politics *Do not launch or declare candidacy during the period! *Avoid, delay or postpone invites for coalition or joining any other candidate in tandem or political party.

House *Same as Business abovementioned. *Do not exhibit paintings of clothes with no one wearing it. *Remove any open umbrella decor. *Not a good time for initiating annulment or legal separation or divorce! Travel *Never visit the sick, hospital. *Avoid funerals, burials, going to cemetery, columbary, temples or church with buried dead. By observing the above, you avoid Hungry Ghosts who want to take the better off you as they say, instead of a finger, an arm and a leg! So lie low in your personal goals lest you be swindled or taken advantaged of !

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These simple avoidance remedies are best shared with your friends and fellow home occupants for efficiency and effectiveness. Happy Ghost Month everybody! Awoooooooo! This year on Chinese calendar its August 2 to 29 but you will be best advised to take precaution beginning July 17th! And for the feng shui esoterically educated, do not forget what you have learned too well -- it is now time for feng shui maintenance to manage the yearly navigation of luck, health and prosperity at home and at work! Awooo!

Speaking Out

Take a bow, P/SGMA

GLORIA Macapagal Arroyo has many “formers” in her colorful resume: former academician, former government technocrat, former Senator, former Vice President cum cabinet member, former President, former Forbes Magazine 4th most powerful woman in the world, former detainee, former House Speaker. She is only the second woman to become President of the Philippines. But she is the first and so far the only female Speaker of the House of Representatives. She is only the second President to be criminally charged and detained. But justifiably, the Supreme Court, voting 114, dismissed the charges against her. In effect, the high court ruled that she did not pocket P50 million of PCSO funds

as alleged. She did not pocket P1 million. She did not even pocket a single peso. Compared to both her predecessors and her successors, Arroyo is the least popular. But she delivered where it counted most. Being only the second economist to be elected President (her father President Diosdado Macapagal was the first) she was laser-focused on growing the economy and in significantly reducing the country’s poverty incidence. Even her harshest critics will find it difficult to dispute these numbers which my good friend Tony Lopez of BizNewsAsia likes to highlight. During her tenure as President, Lopez asserts, Arroyo nearly tripled the size of the Philippine econo-

my from $74 billion in 2001 to more than $200 billion in 2010. Governor/Congressman Joey Salceda - a former student to whom the President gave the highest marks in her economics class - credits the Arroyo presidency for establishing a record period of continuous quarterly growth even at the height of the 2008 global financial crisis when other economies floundered. During her 9 year presidency, the poverty rate dropped 13 percent – from 39 percent to 26 percent. Incoming House Majority Floorleader Martin Romualdez attributes this to Arroyo’s pro-poor projects like the affordable housing units and conditional cash transfer program for the poorest of the poor. Analysts attribute Ar-

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royo’s achievements to her bold, albeit unpopular, fiscal reforms. The principal of these was the implementation of the EVAT which provided the wherewithal which allowed her administration to invest in human and physical infrastructure. Good macro-economic fundamentals eventually resulted in an investment grade rating for the country. The improved rating, in turn, has made the Philippines more attractive and more competitive in the global stage. The one-year stint of See BOW, page 11

Letters from Davao

A serious fish talk

THE Philippines has its own versions of politicians and characters who are advocates of aggressive foreign policy. Think of this. A fishing boat anchored in Recto Bank was figured in an accident and side-swiped by a Chinese fishing vessel in an inky dark sea and the hawks are one to invoke the mutual defense treaty with the United States of America. Because Pres. Rodrigo R. Duterte refused to be dragged to their hawkish adventurism, they tried another scheme by attempting to bring the President to court. They filed the writ of kalikasan to make him accountable for the virtual loss of Scarborough Shoal and the nonchalance and government’s acquiescence while China was building an

airstrip and artificial island in the Scarborough. But the Supreme Court called their attention for filing the case against the wrong man. It’s short of saying ‘the respondent should be Benigno Aquino, Albert del Rosario and their 3rd phalanx, Antonio Trillanes. Suddenly they all retreated to their cocoon and are eerily quiet. The legal adventurism boomeranged, putting a law dean and defeated senatorial bet Chel Diokno to public flagellation and shame not only because of the Court’s rebuke but putting fishermen in a legal bind for placing their names as witnesses when none of them are obviously aware of the case. When you sum it up, all the brouhaha is about fish. We are being fooled to

believe that only Filipinos are fishing in the islands at the West Philippine Sea. The truth of the matter is that that vast expanse is the historical and traditional fishing grounds not only of Pinoys but all our Asian neighbors. So let’s get real and talk about fish. Let’s leave the legal issues to the legal luminaries. A friend from Davao City, Domingo Ang, who owns the famous Marina Tuna and whose family has been into fishing for as long as I can remember, takes the issue of marine resources quite seriously. Trawl fishing, he said, is the main reason why marine resources in the West Philippine Sea are depleted. The nets catch all sizes of fish and corals where fish spawns are damaged by

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nets that are dragged by the fishing boats. He suggests that only hook and line be used. He admits though that this is difficult to implement in WPS and come up with an alternative. Government through the Bureau of Fisheries help fishermen organize into cooperatives of 15 members each. Extend each coop P8-million loan for a modern fishing boat that is equipped with radar, refrigerated chamber or chiller, the aquarium where small live fishes to be temporarily placed to See TALK, page 11

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40 farmers complete Abaca training; Army By 1LT JONALD D ROMOROSA

TAGO, Surigao del Sur, July 11 -- A total of 40 farmers in San Miguel town successfully completed the three-day abaca training spearheaded by Army’s 36th Infantry Battalion (36IB) from July 9-11 held at Sitio Sangay Barangay Libas-sud of this town. The three-day activity was in line with the efforts of the Community Support Program (CSP) of the Army’s 36IB in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Local Government Unit of Barangay Libas-sud in San Miguel town. Meanwhile, Lt. Col. Xerxes Trinidad, commander of 36IB, said that the government is sincere in their gesture in helping the FRs return to the mainstream society and start a new life in peace and harmony. ”These benefits do not served as an end, but rather a means to aid the FRs in securing the foothold in restarting their lives” According to Ltc Xerxes Trinidad, Commanding Officer, 36IB, the objective of the activity is to educate the farmer’s organization of Sitio Hayon and Sitio Sangay on the proper way of Abaca farming. “This training will become their other source of income it will be applied to their daily farming activities,” said Ltc Trinidad. Mark Quico, Ph. D., Provincial Agriculturist, served as guest lecturer together with Domingo Viduya and Ms Ivy Mae G. Boloron, representative of the Department of Agriculture as the instructor of the said activity. CSP teams of Bravo Company,

36IB under 1Lt John Marayag in cooperation with BLGU under Charlito M Intas, BarangayCaptain of Barangay Libas-sud, supported the activity. Trinidad added, that the training is just a part of the government intervention in alleviating the lives of our farmers and giving them the right track on farming methods and the right technology. Lastly, Ltc Trinidad,

again calling the remaining Communist NPA terrorist to surrender now, lay down their arms and join the government in achieving genuine peace. He concluded. The beneficiaries of the three-day Abaca training were the member of Hayon Farmers Association and Sangay Farmers Association of Barangay Libas-sud, (1Lt Jonald Romorosa, CMO, 36IB, PA).

MinDA backs Mindanao-wide farmers gab DAVAO CIT Y -- The Mindanao Development Authority expressed support for the conduct of the first Mindanao Farmers Conference, which gathers today more than 3,000 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) and farmer cooperatives from all regions of Mindanao. The conference held at the Davao Recreation Center, is organized by U NOR KA- Mi n d an a o, and supported by the European Union. UNORKA-Mindanao is a federation of ARBs and farmer cooperatives, and is among the first beneficiaries of the Technical Assistance for Fairtrade C ompliance provided for by MinDA through its Mindanao C ollective Trademark (MCT) program. Fairtrade compliance allows for more stable income for the farmers, while also reducing the vulnerabilities of their commodities.

“Product certification is just one of the many assistance that the ARBs need, if there is one thing evident from what we have gathered on the ground, it is the need for an inter-agency support to really uplift the quality of lives of these farmers,” said MinDA OIC-Chairman Nathaniel Dalumpines. Through its Inclusive Business (IB) and MCT programs, the agenc y has been supporting and facilitating the rounds of consultations conducted in preparation for the slated conference, in partnership with the University of Southeastern Philippines, and the departments of Trade and Industry, Agriculture, and Agrarian Reform. “M i n DA’s s u p p o r t forms part of our commitment to make Mindanao’s development more inclusive by supporting initiatives for rural de-

velopment through our IB and MCT program,” Dalumpines said while adding that this is also aligned with the Duterte administration’s thrust to promote rural development, ensure inclusive growth, create robust economic activity in areas outside of Metro Manila. The farmers group endorsed resolutions to the President and key gove r n me nt age nc i e s for necessary interventions, particularly on land rights, provision of modern post-harvest facilities, and capacity building on product development and marketing. Workshops on ke y commodities including banana, coconut, oil palm, cacao, coffee, fruit trees, and cereals were conducted in May to gather inputs for the resolutions. MinDA committed to assist in coordinating government actions on the endorsed resolutions.

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ENIPAS law IRR rollout to begin this month By CATHERINE TEVES

Ratings upgrade to spur rise in FDIs: Diokno By JOANN VILLANUEVA

MANILA -- Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) into the Philippines will likely increase further in the coming months due in part to the recent upgrade of the country’s credit rating as well as the decline in inflation last June. This was noted by Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin Diokno following the increase of net FDIs last April to USD961 million from the previous month’s USD586 million net inflows. “If you look at the data globally, it’s (FDIs) been declining. Ours is increase so that shows confidence,” he told journalists Wednesday. Last April, S&P Global Ratings upgraded its investment rating on the Philippines to ‘BBB+’, a notch away from A rating, with Stable outlook because of the sustained expansion of the domestic economy, heathy external position and sustainable public finances. This happened about a year after the debt rater changed its ratings outlook on the country’s then ‘BBB’ rating from Stable to Positive. Relatively, rate of price

increases last June declined to 2.7 percent from 3.2 percent due to slower inflation rate of most indices such as the heavily-weighted food index. D om e s t i c i n f l at i on peaked at 6.7 percent in September to October last year due to faster food inflation rate, particularly on rice because of supply issues. However, the government has put in place several measures to increase rice supply, thus, the decline of inflation rate. Authorities believe that the uptick last May, from the previous month’s, three percent, is a “one-off situation.” BSP, on Wednesday, reported that all FDI components posted increases in the fourth month this year but the net inflows last April is 11.8 percent lower than year-ago’s USD1.1 billion net inflows. In the first four months this year, net FDIs stood at USD2.9 billion, 14 percent lower than the USD3.4 billion net inflows same period in 2018. Diokno said increase of net FDIs last April, relative to the previous month,

MANILA – The environment department’s Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB) is preparing to enforce the implementing the rules and regulations (IRR) of RA 11038 (Expanded National Integrated Protected Areas System or ENIPAS Act of 2018). “We’ll roll out the IRR provisions to the department’s field implementers nationwide,” BMB Protected Area Resources Management and Protection Section chief Norma Molinyawe said Tuesday on the side of the third National

Indigenous Communities Conserved Territories and Areas (ICCA) conference in Quezon City. Such rollout aims to help field implementers understand RA 11038’s IRR provisions so they can effectively enforce these, she noted. She said Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Roy Cimatu approved the IRR in May this year. RA 11038 established 94 protected areas in the country and provides for management of these sites, amending RA 7586 (NIPAS Act of 1992).

Among such protected areas are the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center in Quezon City and the Las Piñas-Parañaque Critical Habitat and Ecotourism Area. North Luzon field implementers will comprise the first cluster of rollout participants who will learn about RA 11038’s IRR provisions, noted Molinyawe. She said the rollout will begin this July and will continue throughout 2019 to cover field implementers in other parts of the country as well. The third National ICCA Conference gathered various

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(CME) in local diesel started in 2007 upon the implementation of Republic Act No. 9367 or the Biofuels Act of

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DTI 4-A intensifies monitoring of substandard materials’ sale

Biofuels industry bats for B5 in diesel by 2021 MANILA -- The Philippine Biodiesel Association (TPBA) has proposed to increase the percentage of the biodiesel component blended in locally available diesel to 5 percent by 2021 from the current level of 2 percent. United Coconut Association of the Philippines (UCAP) chairman and TPBA spokesman Dean Lao Jr., in a press briefing on Thursday in Quezon City, said they are pushing for gradual upward adjustments in the percentage of biodiesel component -- 3 percent by end 2019, 4 percent by 2020, and 5 percent (B5) by 2021. Blending coco biodiesel or coconut methyl ester

agencies and stakeholders concerned to look into institutionalizing involvement of Philippine indigenous peoples (IPs) in conservation efforts nationwide. IPs are knowledgeable about territories they occupy and have respective time-tested strategies benefiting the environment so government must involve them in such efforts, noted Sam Pedragosa who’s team manager of the ICCA project which BMB is piloting in Kalinga, Ifugao, Nueva Vizcaya, Aurora, Bataan, Palawan, Bukidnon, North Cotabato, Agusan del Sur,

2006. On the first year of the law, diesel was blended with 1 percent CME. It was increased to 2 percent in

in blending biodiesel,” Lao said. “But when Indonesia and Malaysia followed suit, they immediately jumped to 5 percent using palm biodiesel.” Indonesia is considering to increase its palm biodiesel by 30 percent as it is experiencing oversupply of palm oil. “The Philippines can do the same with the oversupply of coconut oil, which is far more superior as a biodiesel feedstock compared to palm oil and other types of oil including soya bean oil, canola oil, and sunflower oil,” said Department of Energy (DOE) adviser Rafael Diaz. 2007 and has remained at Diaz, however, said that increasing the CME blend that level since. “The Philippines was the may not lower pump price pioneer in Southeast Asia See INDUSTRY, page 9

DUE to the reports received that substandard products proliferate in markets especially in areas outside the Metro Manila, the Department of Trade and Industry Region 4-A conducted simultaneous monitoring of steel bars on 05 July 2019 in the province of Laguna. 24 establishments in Cabuyao City, Binan City, and Sta. Rosa City were monitored. The DTI 4-A validated logos and product marking requirements, checking the coverage specified in each approved logo to identify the scope of manufacturer’s license. “We are intensifying our monitoring activities all throughout the region because we want to protect our consumers by eliminating uncertified, inferior, or substandard products in the market,” said DTI 4-A Director Marilou Q. Toledo. With the Department’s goal to enable a better marketplace and protect consumers from unfair trade practices, the DTI 4-A regularly monitors products to establishments to ensure that the Price Act (Republic Act No. 7581), Price Tag (Republic Act No. 71), Product Standards (Republic Act No. 4109), Labeling (Article 77 of Republic Act No. 7394 or the Consumer Act of the Philippines), Service and Repair Shops (Presidential Decree 1572), and other Fair Trade Laws are strictly enforced and observed in the market.

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BSP Governor Benjamin Diokno swears in new deputy governor MONETARY Board Chairman and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin E. Diokno administered the oath of office today to Francisco G. Dakila, Jr. as Deputy Governor for the Monetary and Economics Sector (MES), succeeding former Deputy Governor Diwa C. Guinigundo. As head of the MES, Mr. Dakila will provide overall super vision, management, and direction to monetary and financial policy, international

monetary affairs, loans and credit, economic and financial literacy, among others. Prior to his appointment, Mr. Dakila served as Assistant Governor for the Monetary Policy Sub-Sector where he provided highly-technical advisory support on matters relating to the formulation, implementation and assessment of policies and programs in the areas of monetary, external, real and financial sectors. He worked at the US Agency for International Development

FDI Record Net Inflows of US$961 Million in April 2019 & Reach US$2.9 Billion in January-April 2019

FOREIGN direct investments (FDI) recorded net inflows of US$961 million in April 2019 as all FDI components registered positive balances during the month. This level, however, was 11.8 percent lower than the US$1.1 billion net inflows posted in the same period last year. During the month, net inflows of net equity capital declined by 85.5 percent o US$39 million from US$272 million in April 2018. Equity capital placements emanated largely from Thailand, the United States, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Japan. These were channeled mainly to the 1) financial and insurance, 2) real estate, 3) manufacturing, 4) electricity, gas, steam and air-conditioning supply and 5) construction industries. Meanwhile, non-residents’ investments in debt instruments (consisting mainly of loans extended by parent companies abroad to their local affiliates) increased by 12.6 percent to US$830 million from US$737 million posted last year. Likewise, reinvestment of earnings reached US$92 million, higher by 14 percent than the US$80 million recorded in April 2018.

On a year-to-date basis, FDI yielded US$2.9 billion net inflows in January-April 2019, a 14 percent decrease from the US$3.4 billion net inflows recorded a year ago. This developed on account of the decline in net equity capital investments as placements dropped by 44.5 percent to US$712 million from US$1.3 billion, coupled with a 204.9 percent increase in withdrawals to US$377 million from US$124 million during the period. Equity capital placements during the first four months o f the year were sourced mostly from Japan, the United States, China, Singapore, and South Korea. These were invested mainly in the 1) financial and insurance, 2) real estate, 3) manufacturing, 4) transportation and storage, and 5) administrative and support service industries. Meanwhile, net investments in debt instruments rose by 16.3 percent to reach US$2.2 billion from US$1.9 billion posted a year ago. Reinvestment of earnings amounted to US$326 million, higher by 12.1 percent than the US$291 million recorded in the same period last year.

THE labor department took strong exception to reports citing the Philippines as one of the worst countries in the world for workers, as it maintained that Filipino workers enjoy greater protection under the Duterte administration. Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III on Thursday criticized the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) Global Rights Index 2019 placing the Philippines “as among the top 10 worst countries in the world for working people,” defending the consistent efforts of the administration in protecting the Filipino workers and their families. “It is unfortunate that ITUC failed to see the consistent efforts of the gov-

ernment in protecting the welfare of the Filipino workers. To say that the country has drastically regressed in protecting the worker’s rights is a drastically onesided finding,” Bello said. The labor chief made clear that the cases of “violence and murder, brutal repression of public protests, and repressive laws” among workers are all allegations as the cited accusations are not officially reported as labor-related incidents. Noting that the Philippines is unjustly vilified in the index, Bello meanwhile emphasized the genuine efforts of the government in advancing the rights and welfare of workers, including the intensified

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and the Agricultural Credit Policy Council before joining the BSP. He also taught at the University of the Philippines and at the De La Salle University. Mr. Dakila received his PhD and MA in Economics and BS in Economics (magna cum laude) from the University of the Philippines - School of Economics. Present during the oathtaking ceremony are Governor Diokno and his wife Maura G. Dakila.

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Realizing every Filipino’s dream By RUDOLPH IAN G. ALAMA

DAVAO CITY-- Anthony Leuterio was a successful businessman from Cebu engaging in the directselling of a popular coffeebased food supplement. One day while inside his office, a client approached him and asked Anthony if he was into selling houses. Anthony told the man he was not into selling houses. “I really hated selling real estate,” he said during an interview. For over two decades he was a successful direct-seller and at that time was not keen in venturing into selling real estate. “It was an international direct-selling company, I’m the head trainer all over the world, I was handling 19 countries,” Anthony said. But he got his epiphany, that many Filipinos just like his unusual office visitor were looking for homes to buy, many of them OFWs (Overseas Filipino Workers). “I never thought that in 2006 there were so many OFWs who wants to go back to the Philippines and I saw a problem and an opportunity, these OFWs cannot find a trusted real estate company that will cover all cities in the country,” Anthony said. And in 2006 Anthony left his direct-selling business and put up Filipino Homes, a branded realty company that catered to clients who were interested in buying properties across the country. “When I was into direct-selling and was into different countries, I was exposed to so many Filipinos who wanted to invest in the country and there is no one taking care of them,” he said. Thirteen years after starting his realty company, Anthony’s Filipino Homes is one of the largest realty companies in the country with over 39 offices across the Philippines and with 17,000 agents. Homes and Opportunities Aside from providing homes to Filipinos, Anthony has also provided economic opportunities to many people in its Filipino Homes salesforce. “My business model is we hire brokers, brokers recruit agents so that they can provide opportunity and we open offices so we can identify all over the country,” he said. The 48-year old Anthony has established a brand for Filipino Homes which is built on trust and honesty. “Branding is very important in business; a com-

pany must have a brand that people trust. That is why we value honesty.” For those joining Filipino Homes, the company provides free training, free software, and continuous personal growth. Anthony proudly touts his software which is the first and only one in Asia where agents can use for their sales and pitches. “When you join us, we are a total company, we have a site, a portal, a brand. Real estate is the biggest business in the world, everybody is selling and buying property” Anthony said. He estimates that in the Philippines 5% of the 104-million Filipinos wants to buy properties. Though many would like to engage in selling real estate, Anthony said the company qualifies agents that would like to join them. “They must have the right attitude, the right character, then we qualify. If 100 to 200 people applied maybe only 20 to 50 people qualify,” he said. As agents who work independently with the company, the earnings depend on each agent’s efforts. “Our company develops thousands of millionaires a year,” He says. Filipino Homes has about 500 developers on its portfolio with massive inventory of real estate projects across the country ranging from condominiums, high-end residences to low-cost housing. Anthony says that this is a kind of business where you become a millionaire without having “pay ins” a dig at the so-called investment companies that have sprouted which offers incredulous profits on the people’s invested money. “The reason why many Filipinos are easily lured into investment scams because they want a quick get-rich scheme, in our company it takes years to develop your brand and strategy, but the nice thing, when you know our system that you have to develop a customer, and that customer will love you and they buy from you, then they will refer more clients, that’s the difference,” Anthony says. And with the popularity of social media particularly Facebook, Anthony has optimized its advantages for its marketing opportunities. Utilizing social media, an innovation termed as digital disruption, Anthony has sold billions of properties by just interacting online, a formula of See DREAM, page 9

A media person tries the electronic customer feedback system of the Department of Education – Compostela Valley province.

DepEd ComVal certified ISO 9001:2015 NABUNTURAN, Compostela Valley -- Faster transaction. Electronic customer feedback system. Barcoding of office supplies. These are some of the glaring improvements at the Department of Education, division of Compostela Valley province, which led them to earn ISO 9001:2015 certification. As of presstime, DepEd Compostela Valley is the first provincial division in Region XI to acquire the

certification. ISO 9001:2015 is given to an agency or company, who exercises international standards on quality management system. “We develop this system inorder to assure that our clients will be satisfied with the products and services we offered,” DepEd ComVal schools division superintendent Reynante Solitario stressed. Among the faster transaction, Solitario said, is the

issuance of check for the Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses or MOOE. “Before the whole process (for the MOOE checks) would take 15 to 20 days; but now, the checks will be released within a week,” he added. Governor Jayvee Tyron Uy commended the division on its latest feat saying that the development “will definitely improved the delivery of services

businessman; and Anthony Castro Gavira, 33; both residents of this city. A DCPO report Thursday said the arresting team confiscated from the suspects’ possession a pack of suspected dried marijuana leaves, drug paraphernalia, cash, PHP500 buy-bust money, and other pieces of evidence. “The suspects are con-

sidered as high value target (HVT) and newly- identified drug personality,” Tagum said. He said the operation was conducted by personnel of Bunawan police station led by Maj. Noel Villahermosa, together with Task Force Davao led by Captain Jonathan Sarausas, and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency. (PNA)

DIGOS CITY -- A Department of Science and Technology (DOST) official warned this city remains vulnerable to earthquakes as it lies on a soft land surface that makes it unsuitable for high-rise structures. Vicente Dangangon, chief of DOST provincial office in Davao del Sur, said the situation is especially dangerous for edifices in urban areas that failed to comply with the building code standards. Dangangon issued the statement after Tuesday’s 5.3 magnitude tremor that hit the city and neighboring

public to “be cautious and vigilant at all times since earthquakes are unpredictable.” To date, the city’s highest building, which is still under construction, is just an eight-story building, and the majority of the existing malls and commercial buildings are just three to four-stories. School buildings all around the urban areas range from two to six-story structures. A PHP200million four-story city hall building is now under construction and set for completion in 2021. (PNA)

Trader, companion nabbed in Davao City buy-bust By RHODA GRACE SARON PNA

DAVAO CITY -- A businessman and his companion were arrested by authorities in a buy-bust operation in Brgy. Ilang here Wednesday night, police said. Col. Alexander Tagum, Davao City Police Office (DCPO) director, identified the arrested suspects as Jhon Vincent Gonzaga, 23, a

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areas. No major structural damage was reported on any of the buildings here, aside from fluorescent lamps and ceilings that fell. Dangangon said anyone who wants to build high-rise buildings should be more cautious and compliant with the Building Code of the Philippines to avoid the loss of lives and damage to their properties during strong earthquakes. “The urban center here is a very flat plane with soft and sandy top soil,” he said. He also advised the

(in the division) especially attaining quality education in Compostela Valley. Governor Uy disclosed that the office of Vice Governor Maricar Zamora and the Sangguniang Panlalawigan will start to implement this year quality management system; while the executive branch of the capitol will improve the workforce and the process through total quality management. (PIA11, Michael Uy)

CTGs forced to withdraw in the political boundaries

NAVAL STATION FELIX APOLINARIO, Panacan, Davao City -- Lt. Gen. Felimon T. Santos Jr., Commander of Eastern Mindanao Command, directed his subordinate Commanders to relentlessly run after the remnants of Communist Terrorists Groups (CTG) who were forced to hide along the boundaries of regions and provinces in Eastern Mindanao. His directive came after the security assessment made during the Joint AFPPNP Command Conference held at Naval Station Felix Apolinario, Panacan, Davao City on July 10, 2019. “We will adopt a seamless boundary in the conduct of operations so that we can run after those terrorists withdrawing on the boundaries and prevent them from seeking refuge therein to buy time, reorganize, and stage atrocities,” Lt. Gen. Santos said. During the assessment, the CTGs’ actions were attributed to the relentless focus military and police See WITHDRAW, page 9

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success he shares to Filipino Homes’ pool of brokers and agents. A mixture of effective copywriting plus a trusted reputable brand has created financial opportunities for many who joined Filipino Homes without having to resort to massive pay-ins in investment schemes. “If you are serious about selling, in a week you can earn 50,000 to 100,000 pesos, that is if you are serious about it,” he said. According to Anthony there is unlimited opportunity in the real estate particularly in Davao City, which is the second fastest growing real estate market in the country. In Davao City, Anthony reveals there are about P100billion worth of properties in the inventory. “That amount would need thousands of agents but we only have hundreds.” (PIA 11/RG Alama)

ing encounters and combat operations. On the other hand, 339 NPA regular members and 424 Milisyang Bayan surrendered, while 1,985 members of the Underground Mass Organizations (UGMO) dissociated from CTGs. Additionally, 36 NPA regulars were killed during encounters and 55 NPA regulars were arrested during the military and law enforcement operations. As a result, there is a notable decrease in NPA guerrilla units in Eastern Mindanao as some were unfilled and dissolved. “With these gains, let us support other agencies through the Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict’s (TF-ELCAC) mechanism as they will solidify the peace gains that our troops have worked for, by addressing the issues that are being used by the CTGs in agitating the communities for them to join the armed group,” Lt. Gen Santos expressed. (PR-EMC)

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operations, the continuous cascade of mass supporters, and the social pressure coming from the communities who long for a peaceful environment. Meanwhile, the AFP and PNP Commanders at all levels likewise expressed their appreciation on the local peace initiatives of different Local Government Units (LGU) and the conflict sensitive, socio-economic initiatives of the different government agencies and non-government organizations as it facilitated the attainment of peace in the different conflict-affected areas in Eastern Mindanao. During the first semester of 2019, the Command has recorded 305 firearms that were surrendered while 224 firearms were captured durAFFIDAVIT OF WAIVER/ CENCALLATION OF TITLE

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and Surigao del Sur provinces. He said involving IPs in conservation is in line with RA 11038. “Under such law, areas covered by IPs will be governed and managed by them,” he said. Datu Ireneo ‘Makalipay’ Rico was among IP leaders who shared, during the conference, their respective tribal communities’ experience in being part of the project. He said his community’s knowledge of its territory helped facilitate the conduct of the project’s ICCA documentation, mapping and registration in Agusan del Sur province’s Esperanza municipality. According to United NaEXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late SIMEON and PASTORA A. GUATNO, who died long time ago, at Yumbing, Mambajao, Camiguin; that the deceased have owned several parcels of land all located in Mambajao, Camiguin, and all titled in their name, represented by our sister Late ISABEL A. GUATNO, who died single without issue; That our sister late ISABEL GUATNO, erroneously included in titling a parcel of land adjoining our land, denominated as Lot No. 6237, now embraced with Original Certificate of Title No. 12263, with an area of 1,753 sq.m. in the name of HRS. of SIMEON GUATNO, but declared in the name of actual owner and possessor, AGUSTINA VALDEHEZA, paid taxes of same in concept as owner under Tax Declaration No. 1518980 in the name of AGUSTINA VALDEHUEZA; are the subject of AFFIADAVIT OF WAIVER/ CANCELLATION OF TITLE; CANDIDA GUATNO RANULLO, widow; MODESTA A. GUATNO & ARCADIO A. GUATNO, all single of legal ages, Filipino citizens, and residents of Yumbing, Mambajao, Camiguin, Philippines; That we request the Registrar of Deeds of Camiguin to Cancel ORIGINAL CERTIFCATE of TITLE NO. 12263, denominated as Lot No. 6237 in the name of Hrs. of SIMEON GUATNO, which is erroneous and change/transfer to AGUSTINA VALDEHUEZA, the true actual owner and possessor, hence this affidavit is executed; Under Notary Public of Atty. AVELINO P. ORSENO JR,; as per Doc. No. 323; Page No. 38; Book No. XX; Series of 2019.

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late TEODORA LABADAN, who died intestate without leaving any will; That the deceased is the registered owner of a parcel of land embraced under Lot No. 2842, case 9, PLS-1103, which is more particularly bounded and described as follows: 1. “A PARCEL OF LAND, located at Talimos, San Isidro, Mahinog, Camiguin Province, bearing TAX DECLARATION NO. 03000808518 denominated as Lot No. 2842, case 9, PLS-1103, containing an area of 123 SQUARE METERS; is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE; executed and entered into by: PETRA CAGAS, of legal age, Filipino citizen, married, and a resident of San Isidro, Mahinog, Camiguin; NOWTHEREFORE, the HEIR/VENDOR adjudicate unto herself and being the “only heirs” of the late TEODORA LABADAN, and for in consideration of the sum of TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND PESOS (Php25,000.00) Philippine Currency, to us in hand paid with our entire satisfaction from JANICE LESLIE VENNA PAGARA KOOPMANS, likewise of legal age, Filipino Citizens, married and a resident of Hubangon, Mahinog, Camiguin Province, I do hereby SELL, CEDE, CONVEY and TRANSFER, absolutely forever, including all the improvements found thereon, unto said VENDEE, JANICE LESLIE VENNA PAGARA KOOPMANS, her successors-interests and transferees, a parcel of land above described; Under Notary Public of Atty. VITO M. CARRILLO; as per Doc No. 442; Page NO. 102; Book No. 107; Series of 2019.

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tion Development Program (UNDP), ICCAs are “natural and/or modified ecosystems containing significant biodiversity values, ecological services and cultural values, voluntarily conserved by IPs and local communities -both sedentary and mobile -- through customary laws or other effective means.” However, UNDP noted that ICCAs are generally poorly understood and neglected governance methods for conservation aside from being unrecognized in official protected area systems and livelihood and development plans. Earlier, Pedragosa said proposed that policies drafted during the September 2015-August 2019 ICCA project can serve as inputs for institutionalizing IPs’ involvement in conservation. “Hopefully, agencies concerned can follow through and translate these into policy issuances,” he said. (PNA)

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of diesel, “but the fuel savings translates to measurable mileage gain.” “Coco biodiesel makes diesel fuel burn easily and completely, leading to more power and mileage improvement. If there is a 10 percent mileage improvement and diesel cost is at PHP40 (per liter), you can effective4ly save PHP4 per liter,” he noted. The group further said increasing the coco biodiesel blend to 5 percent (B5) can translate to 350,000 tons of coconut oil consumption, which is about 29 percent of coconut oil production in a year. At present, the country produces over 1.2 million tons of coconut oil. The proposed B5 of CME in

automotive diesel from the current 2 percent will take almost a third of the local coconut oil production, thus ensuring a steady income for local coconut farmers. (PNA)

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district Rep. Divina Grace Yu, the activity’s guest of honor, underscored the importance of the seminar in raising the awareness of local officials on their roles and responsibilities. “We look forward to a real peace and order. Not a peace and order instilled by fear but knowing that we are safe as we go out to our community,” said Yu, whose husband, Victor, is the governor of the province. The seminar is a requirement of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) to orient the elections officials on the priorities of the current administration and their state of local development and preparing them for effective local governance. (PNA)

shows “renewed confidence” among investors. “Actually, the confidence is increasing,” he said, citing the latest approval rating of President Rodrigo R. Duterte, which increased to +68 based on the survey of the Social Weather Stations (SWS) for the second quarter of the year. Diokno dubbed as “fantastic” the improvement of the President’s net satisfaction rating, adding that “we’re doing great.” (PNA) from page 2 and charge a cellphone, she said. from page 2 “The project implementers De Lima said the newly- will also provide beneficiaries elected officials, by operation of with livelihood projects,” she law, are officially deputized by said in a statement. the commission even without Once installed, Apura said the solar home systems will the formal oath-taking. Among the powers of the mainly benefit schoolchildren mayors, he said, include the and students in the upland deployment of police person- communities. nel and formulation safety “It will greatly improve plan, as well as the authority the lives of our residents in to choose the chief of police the far-flung areas, especially according to the eligibility our indigenous peoples,” she added. (MindaNews) standards provided by law.

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NOTICE is hereby given the intestate Estate of the late CONCESO URBIZTONDO and GERARDA ROZ URBIZTONDO consisting a certain parcel of land known as Lot No. 7-C2-D-2-C and Lot No. 7-C-s-D-2-D all of PSD-10-015154 located at Barangay Pob. San Francisco, Agusan del Sur, Philippines with a whole area of SEVEN HUNDRED FORTY EIGHT (748) square meters more or less registered under TCT no. T-7624 and TCT no. 159-2018001852 in the Registry of Deeds for the Province of Agusan del Sur, Philippines is the subject of Extrajudicial Settlement Among Heirs with Partition under the notarial registry of Atty. Ferdinand H. Ebarle per Doc No. 200, Page No. 58, Book No. 602, Series of 2019.

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late ISAAC M. CAGATIN, who died single and without any child of his own and who remains the declared owner of three (3) parcel of land which are herein described: PARCEL ONE: Lot No. : 4928, T.D. No. : 04000710898, Area : 4,268 sq.m.; PARCEL TWO: Lot No. : 4119, T.D. No. : 04000219661, Area : 1,952 sq.m; PARCEL THREE: Lot No. : 4947 Part, T.D. No. :04000710899, Area : 4,004 sq.m.; is the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTEMENT OF ESTATE WITH ADJUDICATION OF OWNERSHIP BY SUCCESSION is executed by LEDOVINA VALDEZ DIMLA, of legal age, widow, Filipino and a resident 36 Kiayos, St. Brgy. Veterans Village, Project 7, Quezon City; That upon the death of our uncle Isaac M. Cagatin his properties were distributed among his heirs who had the hereditary right some of which were already transferred to the name of the heirs; That the above three parcels of land are the remaining properties which remain in his name and which properties are assigned to me as my hereditary share; Under Notary Public of Atty. VITO M. CARRILLO; as per Doc No. 90; Page No. 15; Book No. 56; Series of 2016.

Notice is hereby given that PAUL Y. DELADA, Filipino, of legal age, and a resident of Agoho, Mambajao, Camiguin after having received in full satisfaction the sum of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P100,000.00) in Philippine currency from vendee, JUDITH JAEL ORIAS of legal age, married, with residence and postal address in Madang, Mati City, Davao Oriental that the vendor PAUL Y. DELADA, do hereby CONVEY, SELLS, DIPOSES and TRANSFER unto the said vendee, a parcel of land denominated as Lot No. 4152 sitauted in Agoho, Mambajao, Camiguin and embraced under Tax declaration No. 040002054; containing an area of SEVEN HUNDRED THIRTY NINE (739) SQUARE METERS; the description of the land is as follows: NORTH : Barangay Road; SOUTH : Lot # 4149 – Gallardo, Agarita; EAST: Lot No. 4149 - Gallardo, Agarita; WEST: Lot # 4154 – Marina Delada; That it was also Offered for sale to all its adjoining owners including the vendee, who is a blood relative in compliance with the New Civil Code of the Philippines provision. As only the vendee is interested in buying the same, thus, this sale of which the vendee have agreed that all expenses pertaining to transfer taxes and all other expenses consequent for the transfer and registration shall be borne by the vendee; Under Notary Public of Atty. AVELINO P. ORSENO JR.,; as per Doc. No. 758; Page NO. 122; Book No. 111; Series of 2019.

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EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH ADJUDICATION OF OWNERSHIP BY SUCCESSION

Publication Notice R.A. 10172

ing every worker’s right to safe and humane working conditions, and to security of tenure. He also noted the enacted landmark laws that championed the workers’ greater interest, including the Occupational Safety and Health Law, and the Expanded Maternity Leave Law, among others. Also, DOLE is now in the process of hiring 500 additional Labor Laws Compliance Officers to complement the assessment of over 900,000 establishments across the country to ensure compliance to the general labor laws and standards. “DOLE is not sleeping on its job and responsibility to protect the workers, in the same way that we are mandated to encourage businesses to investing more. We remain committed in providing essence to our mandate despite these unwarranted accusations that undermine the genuine efforts of the administration,” Bello said. ###AbegailDeVega EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF PARTITION WITH WAIVER AND SALE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late FLORENCIO MAINIT, who owned in common by way of inheritance Lot No. 2093 Part with an area of 1,122 square meters, tax declared under TD No. 03000002978, located at Binaliwan, Mahinog, Camiguin; are the subject of EXTRAJUDICAL SETTLEMENT OF PARTITION WITH WAIVER AND SALE; namely: EPIGENIA M. VERTUDAZO, GLORICITA M. LUBAS and MERENCITA M. CURAN, all Filipinos, of legal age, married and a residents of Binaliwan, Mahinog, Camiguin; That while each of the heirs will get a 374 sq.m. portion, EPIGENIA M. VERTUDAZO’s share has been apportioned to her daughter TESSA M. VERTUDAZO, with her siblings waiving their rights and participation over the said lot in favor of TESSA M. VERTUDAZO, thereby making Tessa M. Vertudazo’s lot now equivalent to 598 sq.m. Designated as lot 2093A-2, glorita M. Lubas having sold her 224 sq.m. portion to Tesssa M. Vertidazo for consideration of TWENTY THOUSAND PESOS (P20,000.00), which amount was duly received by and to the satisfaction of the vendor GLORITA M. LUBAS; under Notary Public of Atty. VITO M. CARRILLO; as per Doc No. 161; Page No. 34; Book No. 18; Series of 2017. MDN: July 6, 13 & 20, 2019

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late spouses Felicisimo Daminar and Anecia A. Daminar who died long ago at Bonbon, Catarman, Camiguin without any will and unknown unpaid debts, left a certain parcel of land, known as Lot No. 68-B-4 part declared under Tax Declaration No. 0302386 in the name of the late Felicisimo Daminar, containing an area of 556 sq. meters located at Sabang, Bonbon, Catarman, Camiguin is the subject of extrajudicial settlement of estate with absolute sale, sold in favor of Deven Jessie B. Dequito, executed by legal heirs of the late Felicisimo Daminar and Anecia A. Daminar, under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Teddy S. Rodriguez per doc. No. 232; Page No. 48; Book No. VI; series of 2017. MDN: July 6, 13 & 20, 2019

Publication Notice R.A. 10172

Republic of the Philippines OFFICE OF THE CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR City of Tangub -oOo-

Republic of the Philippines OFFICE OF THE CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR City of Tangub -oOo-

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

In Compliance with Section 5 of R.A 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that FE JANE ELLO CASTILLO has filed with this Office a petition for a (CFN) Change of First Name of Certificate of live birth of FE JANE MONDOY ELLO from “JEANE” to “FE JANE” who was born on August 12, 1972 at Tangub City, Mis. Occ. and whose parents are Primitivo Ello and Francisca Mondoy. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her/written opposition to this office not later than 19 July 2019.

In Compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1. Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172). Notice is hereby serving to the public that KIMMY MAGHANOY GUIRIBA has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in GENDER/SEX from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the certificate of live birth of KIMMY ABLAZA MAGHANOY born on January 21, 1987 at Tangub City, Mis. Occ. and whose parents are Leo Jalan Maghanoy and Gemma Auxillo Ablaza. Any person adversely affected by said 19 July 2019.

(Sgd.) BELEN F. LINGANAY City Civil Registrar MDN: July 6 & 13, 2019

(Sgd.) BELEN F. LINGANAY City Civil Registrar MDN: July 6 & 13, 2019

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Kopiko Makes Dreams Come True with MagKAPEra Promo

Juvy Mainit, 42 years old from Caloocan, won Php 3M joining last year’s MagKAPEra promo.

Manila, Philippines, 12 July, 2019 – What started out as merely dreams for both Juvy Mainit and Marites Corpuz have now become a reality, after winning in the recent Kopiko MagKAPEra 3

Promotion in 2018. Hailing from Caloocan, 42-yearold Mainit was one of the Grand Prize winners of Php 3 million, while La-Unionbased 38-year-old Corpuz brought home a Mitsubishi

Xpander by winning in one of the weekly draws. Started in 2016, the MagKAPEra promo gives Kopiko’s consumers the chance to win big cash prizes and cars via raffle draws.

Two years since its launch, the promo has grown bigger, receiving millions of entries in MagKAPEra 3 in 2018. “Noon pa man, loyal na ako sa Kopiko Brown. Nung nakita ko ‘yung promo sa TV, naisip ko na agad sumali at subukan ang aking swerte gaya ng iba,” shared Juvy. “Napakabilis ng pangyayari. Naghulog lang ako ng maraming entries, pagkatapos nalaman ko nalang na ako’y nanalo na ng PHP 3 million. Ito na, malamang, ang pinakamasaya at pinakanakakagulat na pangyayari sa buhay ko!” (“I am a loyal Kopiko Brown drinker. When I saw the promo on TV, I thought it was a perfect opportunity for me to take a chance, like everyone else,” shared Juvy. “It all happened so fast. I just simply dropped my entries and next thing I know, I already won PHP 3 million. It was the most shocking yet happiest day of my life!”) Kopiko draws its winners

daily and weekly, giving its loyal customers more chances to win. “Nakatira ako sa bundok ng San Fernando, La Union. Noong napalanunan ko ang Xpander sa pagsali ko sa MagKAPEra Promo, lubos na guminhawa ang buhay ng aking pamilya. Ngayon, hindi na namin kinakailangang sumakay papuntang bayan at bumiyahe nang matagal. Nagagamit namin ang kotse sa pang araw-araw na biyahe,” shared Marites. “Nang dahil sa MagKAPEra Promo, mas naging simple at masaya ang aming buhay. Mas napagtutuunan ko na ng pansin ang aming mga anak sa bahay habang umiinom ng paborito kong Kopiko Blanca.” (“I live in the mountains of San Fernando, La Union. The Xpander I won in the MagKAPEra Promo has made life easier for my family since we live far from the city,” shared Marites. “This promo has made our lives a lot less complicated. Now,

I get to spend more time at home with my kids while having a sip of my Kopiko Blanca.”) Juvy now lives in a newly renovated house and is building up her savings for the future of her only child. Marites, on the other hand, is relieved from commuting and can now spend most of her time at home with her kids. Juvy and Marites are only two of the thousands of Filipino consumers who have won in the Kopiko MagKAPEra promo and whose lives have improved due to it. Now in its fourth year, Kopiko continues to give opportunities to its lucky consumers to kickstart a brighter future and live a better life through its biggest MagKAPEra promotion ever. This 2019, Kopiko will be giving away Php 1 million to one (1) winner every day as well as Php 20,000 to 54 regional winners daily. And in the Grand Draw, Kopiko See PROMO, page 11

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will award two (2) Avida house-and-lots and two (2) Mercedes Benz to the lucky winners. Daily cash prize winners will be announced daily starting June 10, 2019, and the Grand Prize winners will be announced on October 13, 2019. “We, at Kopiko, believe that every Filipino must have the opportunity to live a better life. Our Kopiko coffee mixes have been a partner to millions of consumers daily as they wake up and work to create brighter futures. Now, through our Kopiko MagKAPEra Promo, we give our loyal customers a chance to make their dreams come true,” shared Yazzele Abriza, Kopiko Brand Manager.

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Arroyo as House Speaker in the 17th Congress was no less productive. The legislative priorities of the Duterte administration – identified in the last SONA – were all passed. Among them were the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL), measures helping coconut farmers and fisherfolks, the second tranch of the tax reform law or the Trabaho bill, and the expanded PhilHealth coverage. Arguably, her career is ending on a high note. I had the privilege of serving as her Press Secretary/ Presidential Spokesperson for almost six years. My tenure was longer than the average shelf life of a cabinet member in that highpressure job. At one time, I even served as Acting Executive Secretary. Up close and personal, I had the opportunity to observe and admire her best traits - hard work, discipline, decisiveness, and deep abiding faith. Good luck, Mrs. President/Mrs. Speaker. God speed. Note: You may wish to share the foregoing via Facebook and/or Twitter.

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be transferred later to a growing pond. The small groupers can grow to more than 12 inches in about six months and can be exported later at a premium price. This amount will cover the necessary working capital and other capital expenditures among these are fish aggregating (attracting) devices like payaos. But what Doming Ang really wants the government to do is to look eastward and secure the rich marine resources of the eastern seaboard. Doming, whose Marina Tuna is already directly exporting tuna from Davao City to Hong Kong and Japan, suggests that coast guard patrols should be intensified in the eastern corridors. These patrols can be complemented by the modern fishing boats of the coops which will be equipped with a communications system. Doming said that while politicians and warmongers are exchanging barbs about that freak incident in Recto Bank, nobody seems to be concerned of

Sat-Sun, July 13-14, 2019 the much bigger marine resources that we have in the eastern seaboard. The Philippine exclusive economic zone and territory that face the Pacific rim, is the main migration highway of tuna and where a variety of fishes are found, Doming describes. Speaking of fishermen’s cooperatives, each member he said, can easily earn not less than P40,000.00 per month on the average considering weather disturbances, high and low seasons. His advocacy is to strictly use hook-andline fishing. One tuna can fetch at least P20,000.00. But the export market, he cautioned, is very strict with quality control. “That is why a post-harvest refrigerated or chiller chamber in the fishing boat is essential otherwise not less than 40% of the catch loses its value. We need to extend financial fishing coops as the start-up capital of at least P8-million for the boat and the gears that would include a radar system, communications equipment, and global positioning system ”, he stressed. Ang is chairman of the Davao Gulf Fishermen Cooperative and also the incumbent Chairman of PhilExport Region 11. His passion to help fishermen is borne by his dedication to alleviating this marginalized sector who, according to him, has actually a big potential to leap-frog to the middle-income class. He wants to reach out to Pres. Rodrigo R. Duterte to recommend that the idle 25-hectare National Development Corporation real estate property in Toril, Davao City be ceded by way of usufruct to the city government then declare this as an Export Processing Zone. “We need a wide area for an EPZ where we can set-up food terminal processing complexes for fish, fruits, vegetable or agro marine products for the local and export markets and ensuring food security and stabilize food supply for Davao and Mindanao but even for the country”, Ang explained. Tuna and other fish species caught in the eastern seaboard can be landed in Toril fish port terminal, processed and then flown directly to export market destinations from Davao International Airport. He said that Davao fruit and vegetable growers can maximize their output, have these processed and in the same way be exported from Davao. “I want to see the day when China, for example, will just import their fish and fruit needs instead of competing with smalltime fishermen in WPS. We produce and they just buy”, he said, adding that China produces grouper fingerlings which can be grown in the fish cages in Davao. He bared that he had a trial shipment of fingerlings which he is now cultivating to export size. Former peace adviser Jesus

Dureza is a recipient of his initial shipment and is now growing these in his Seagull fish cages. Doming said that there are lots of possibilities and Chinese investors are keen on partnering with the locals for joint ventures. I asked Mr. Ang whether he can be tapped to join the government to avail of his expertise. He said that he is willing to help President Duterte and Usec. Ed Gongona, head of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in the area fisheries as an adviser. “I will be available to them at their beck and call”.

sible for the bomb attack at the Jolo Cathedral bombing last January. He added the couple is in the Philippines to conduct “intermittent bombing operations”. “We are in the process of pursuing leads to the perpetrators of the IED explosions in Sulu and Basilan. But we have no report so far pointing to the participation of such Egyptian couple,” Arevalo stressed. The AFP spokesperson said the military will continue to collaborate with other agencies of government, the local government, and local residents — to include private individufrom page 1 als—to punctuate the need Dizon was unarmed during for united efforts to prevent radicalism and counter viothe attack, police said. Police investigators lent extremism. (PNA) found at least seven empty shells for 9mm pistol near the vehicle of the victim, from page 1 who succumbed to five efforts by local and national bullet wounds. governments, civil society Dizon, former station organizations and academic manager of Brigada News institutions in the PhilipFM Kidapawan, hosted “Tira pines, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Brigada”, a public affairs and and Vietnam,” US Embassy commentary program. in Manila said in its press He resigned last year release. after he filed his candidacy According to Mother for Makilala town councilor Earth Foundation chairand his wife, Madonna, was person Sonia Mendoza, the named station manager. group will use the said grant Dizon, however, failed to to transform the 30 barangay regain a seat in the town’s units in Batangas City into Sangguniang Bayan in his zero waste villages. latest bid. “We’ll do a house-to Prior to his political ca- house information and edureer, Dizon worked with the cation campaign there to Notre Dame Broadcasting teach people how to achieve Corporation (NDBC) as a zero waste,” she said at the disc jockey for DXOL-FM grant-signing’s side. for several years. Achieving zero waste He l ate r move d to will help mitigate the flow of Kidapawan where he hosted debris -- particularly plastics a public affairs program of -- into marine waters, she DXND Radyo Bida and mu- noted. sical program over DXDM- Zero waste is the concept FM. of generating little or no In a statement, the Na- waste. tional Union of Journalists Mendoza said the founin the Philippines (NUJP) dation will undertake its condemned Dizon’s killing, project during the next 18 describing it as an attack on months. press freedom. The NUJP EcoWaste national coKidapawan chapter, for its ordinator Aileen Lucero part, is seeking speedy jus- said this network’s share tice for the death of Dizon. of the total grant will fund research on plastics pol(PNA) lution in Manila Bay and waste collection efficiency from page 1 there. become inured to the news “Data we’ll generate will and will not believe even if serve as baseline for the nait is true. It’s like the story tional action plan on marine of the boy who cried wolf,” litter,” she said. Lorenzana said in a message She also said such data will help the environment to reporters. Earlier, the Armed Forces department assess its marine of the Philippines (AFP) debris-relevant policies so said it has yet to receive this agency can either eninformation regarding the Egyptian terror couple. “We have no information on the alleged Egyptian couple in cahoots with local terrorist Abu Sayyaf Group in IED (improvised explosive device) explosions in Sulu (as what was reportedly revealed by an academic analyst on terrorism),” AFP spokesperson, Marine Brig. Gen. Edgard Arevalo announced. Philippine Institute for Peace, Violence and Terrorism head Rommel Banlaoi claimed that the two are already in the country and these individuals are linked to the Indonesians respon-

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hance or change these. The research project will last for 18 months, she noted. Environment undersecretary Benny Antiporda thanked the US government for awarding the grants, noting such support will boost efforts for addressing the country’s marine debris problem. “You, me, we’re the environment -- let’s take very good care of it,” he said at the grant-signing event. Earlier, the ASEAN Center for Biodiversity (ACB) called for increased cooperation on mitigating plastics pollution in oceans to avert the further environmental degradation and biodiversity loss there. “Saving our oceans is not the responsibility only of our governments and marine scientists -- each one of us can do our share to protect our rich marine heritage,” said ACB Executive Director and the environment department’s former biodiversity chief Dr. Theresa Mundita Lim. Properly disposing of waste and using reusable materials and products are among ways people can do to help prevent more plastic waste from reaching and polluting oceans, she noted. “By working together, we can protect our shared oceans,” she said. Lim made the call noting that land-based activities and waste -- particularly plastics -- already account for over 80 percent of marine pollution. (PNA)

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need on time. This, he said, makes it sometimes impossible to get a proposed research program to be completed on time. The resolutions or recommendations from the scientific conference will be sent to the national government. Dela Pena on Thursday commended the 12 new members, awardees of the OYSI, an organization of young scientist awardees under NAST. These scientists work in various fields such as molecular endocrinology, agricultural engineering, and pharmaceuticals, among others. He encouraged NAST to recognize more scientists and their works. (PNA)

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Wilcon Depot opens new store in Misamis Oriental

THE Philippines’ leading home improvement and construction supply retailer, Wilcon Depot, mapped another provincial store in Opol, Misamis Oriental. The newest retail store, which opened its doors to customers on July 12, 2019, is Wilcon’s second home in the province. Wilcon Depot first entered the province on September 2017 and established their first store in Cagayan De Oro City. To date, Wilcon Depot Opol is the 37th provincial branch nationwide, and its 7th branch in the Mindanao region. Seeing a huge potential and high demand for housing, Wilcon Depot advantageously brought its products and services to the progressive municipality of Opol. Aside from having an abundance of natural attractions like beaches, waterfalls, caves, and mountains, the municipality prides itself of their commercial and tourism developments and increasing economic opportunities. Having two locations in Misamis Oriental, the

WILCON DEPOT Opol branch opening cutting of ribbon- Arch. James Jao-Philippine Institute of Interior Designers (PIID) , Gov. Yevgeny Vincente “ Bambi” Emano of Misamis Oriental, Ms. Lorraine Belo-Cincochan- President and CEO-Wilcon Depot, Mayor Maximino B. Seno Opol Misamis Oriental and Opol Vice Mayor Louie Mark Neri.

newest Wilcon outlet is a must-visit home shopping destination accommodating thousands of strong and reliable local and international brands in the market, arranged in an organized and clutterfree manner inside an air-conditioned store. By maintaining its uniformity in the interior of its depot store, Wilcon makes its operations efficient to help the customers shop with ease. Located at Zone 7, Brgy. Barra, Opol, Misamis Oriental, the recently opened store has a total sales area of over 12,000 square meters carrying its full array of extensive and

quality home building materials ranging from Tiles, Sanitarywares, Plumbing, Furniture, Home Interior, Building Materials, Hardware, Electrical, Appliances, and other DIY items. A unique onestop-shop home retailer, Wilcon Depot, now serves as the top provider of home improvement supplies and a sole distributor of renowned international brands. Wilcon brings exquisite products and home solutions with highest quality standards and latest innovation and technology features that give value for money, and at the same time, delivers excellent and unparalleled services

to every customer. Wilcon remains to be the country’s most preferred home partner that provides great value and selection for every Filipino home building needs. Wilcon started its store grand opening celebration with a motorcade along the nearby towns of its new operating store. The opening event continued at the store with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Wilcon Depot President and Chief Executive Officer Lorraine BeloCincochan together with Philippine Institute of Interior Design (PIID) Chairman Arch. James Jao, and Misamis Oriental’s local

government officials Hon. Governor Yevgeny Vicente Emano, Hon. Mayor Maximino B. Seno, and Hon. Vice Mayor Louie Mark Neri. “Wilcon Depot will always be here to fulfill our mission to help more Filipino people build, improve, and refine their homes for a sustainable and comfortable life. And as we continue to carry our ideals, “Building Big Ideas,” we aspire to make every home ideas and inspirations into reality and envision that every Filipino home is built from home building products and filled with top-notch home improvement needs from Wilcon,” said Wilcon Depot President and Chief Executive Officer during the grand opening celebration. Wilcon houses numerous brands to choose from as it carries exclusive top-tier brands like GROHE and KOHLER Sanitarywares, FRANKE Kitchen Systems, POZZI Bathroom Solutions, KOLLER Whirlpool Bathtubs and Shower Enclosures, ARISTON Water Heaters, GEBERIT Monolith Puro, MACROAIR HVLS fans, BULL Outdoor Products, and RUBI Tile cutter. Italian tile brands NOVABELL, ENERGIE KER, GARDENIA, LEONARDO and NAXOS alongside with Spanish tile brands ALCALAGRES, GRESPANIA, ROCERSA, CIFRE, EMIGRES, KEROS and TESANY are made available in the Tile Studio inside the store together with Asian tile brands ARTE, SOL, LOLA, HUANQIU, VERONA, PICASSO MOSAIC, ROMAN, MULIA, KIA and BASEL. NATUZZI Editions, HEIM home interior and housewares, HERITAGE furniture, and HAMDEN Kitchen appliances are exhibited at the Living, Kitchen, and Bath (LKB)

showroom. KASCH faucets and bathroom accessories, SEFA specialty bathroom faucets, bathroom accessories, showerheads and kitchen organizers, CROWN and PRUSSIA Kitchen Sink, ELECTRON Generators, DIRECT HARDWARE, TRUPER tools, ALPHALUX lighting solutions, KAZE ceiling fans, PTECH PVC mouldings, FOREST wood products, and SOLUTHERM PPR pipes and 304 stainless steel pipe fittings are displayed in the DIY section of the store. Wilcon offers a multitude of services that give customers a convenient shopping experience like free parking spaces, reliable delivery service, and tile cutting service, among others. They also provide a service that allows customers in creating their desired 3D layout through a computer software with a cost estimate and product list made possible in the Design Hub section inside the store. Valued customers can also avail their Wilcon Loyalty Card for free and enjoy promo exclusives and offerings. By 2020, Wilcon aims to have a total of 65-strong store network nationwide. This year, Wilcon is currently working on additional store expansions in Antipolo, Rizal; Sto. Tomas, Batangas; Calumpit and San Jose del Monte, Bulacan; Iguig, Cagayan Valley; and Daraga, Albay. Start building big ideas for your homes with Wilcon and visit their newest store located at Brgy. Barra, Opol, Misamis Oriental. For more information about Wilcon, you can log on to www.wilcon. com.ph or follow their social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram at @ wilcondepot.ph. You can also shop online by visiting shop.wilcon. com.ph.