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The Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation Inc. (Oro Chamber) announced last June 27, 2017 on its Joint MINBIZCON Stakeholders and Execom Meeting that the 26th MIN-

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BIZCON will push through on September. Mr. Ruben A. Vegafria, Chairman of the 26th MINBIZCON assured the stakeholders and partners that it is business as usual for Oro Chamber and there were no

plans to cancel the event just because of the disturbances in the neighbouring areas. Vegafria also told the stakeholders that the preparation is going smoothly and asked everyone for their support in making MINBIZCON a

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success. There were apprehensions that due to the crisis in Marawi, the hosting of several conferences and events in the City will be affected. However, the See pushes, page 11

July 22-23, 2017

CSWD to train teachers in psychosocial therapy to IDPs By MARK FRANCISCO

PROFESSIONAL psychologists and associates from the City Social Welfare Department (CSWD) of Cagayan de Oro will be training teachers on how to undergo psychosocial therapy to elementary and secondary students enrolled here who were displaced in the ongoing battles in Marawi City. City Social Welfare Department chief psychologist Jayvee Leonen admitted on Thursday that they are overwhelmed with the large number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) that they are catering and their manpower is

stretched thin. In Cagayan de Oro City alone, there are 14,994 persons displaced since the armed conflict in Marawi City began in May. Of these, 2,946 are elementary and secondary graders temporarily enrolled in 40 public schools here. Leonen said they could not personally provide psychosocial intervention to each one of them but they could train other professionals to do so, in this instance the public school teachers. She said that CSWD modified its psychosocial intervention module to tailor-fit the Maranao See train, page 11

Socioeconomic Planning Sec & NEDA Dir. Gen. Ernesto M. Pernia unveils the Philippine Development Plan and Regional Development Plan for Northern Mindanao 20172022 with the assistance of RD Leon Dacanay Jr., NEDA Usec.Jose Miguel dela Rosa & NEDA-X ARD Mae Ester T. Guiamadel (NEDA-10 Photo)

Abu Sayyaf bandit dies, soldier wounded in clash ZAMBOANGA CITY -- A member of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) was killed while a soldier was wounded in a clash in the province of Sulu early Thursday, the military reported. The Joint Task Force See clash, page 11

Marawi IDPs avail free health care By Elaine O. Ratunil

ILIGAN CITY -- More than 300 internally displaced persons (IDPs)have already availed of the Medical Assistance Program (MAP) of the Department of Health (DOH) which aims to ensure financial support to patients needing medical services. As part of the governmentâ€™s health program, these efforts are purposed

to address the health issues of residents displace by Marawi clashes between the terrorist Maute group and the government forces. These recipients are those who needed admission at hospitals. Northern Mindanao Medical Center (NMMC) chief of hospital Dr. Jose C. Chan said that there are more patients who availed See avail, page 11

37 DSWD youth passed Welding NC II

37 residents of the Regional Rehabilitation Center for Youth (RRCY) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) graduate from Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) NC II through the Sustainable Livelihood Program. The 35-day skills training was conducted by Endonela Institute of Technology Foundation, Inc. 100% of the graduates passed the National Certificate (NC) II Assessment by TESDA. (DSWD)

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22nd military medical facility gets new look DAVAO CIT Y -- The renovat ion of C amp Panacan Station Hospital inside the Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao in Panacan, Davao City is now completed giving the 22nd military facility a new look. It also earned the military hospital an accreditation f rom the Department of Health (DOH) as Level 1 Health Care Facility in addition to the accreditation as PhilHealth member. The renovation and r e f u r b i s h m e nt w e r e courtesy of the SM Foundation, Inc. (SMFI) in its aim to make the facilities more responsive and conducive for the benefit of the uniformed men and women who risk their lives for the defense and security of

the country. In her brief message during the blessing of the facility on Wednesday, SMFI senior assistant vice president and executive director for Health and Medical Program Connie Angeles said, “Our advocacy has extended to benefit the three branches of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and to the Philippine National Police with the latest of which are the Marines and the Scout Rangers whose activity centers and station hospitals we have inaugurated.” “We are deeply honored in our own little way to contribute to thos e who s er ve the c ou nt r y s p e c i f i c a l ly with this project on the improvement of Camp

Panacan Station Hospital in this city,” she added. Angeles said SMFI also committed support for the maintenance and upkeep of the facility. The Camp Panacan Station Hospital is of 38-bed capacity with a n o p e r at i n g ro o m , emergency room, seven hospital wards including an Officers Ward, Heroes Ward for battle casualties, a physical therapy room, an outpatient department, a pharmacy, an EG room, a reception, a waiting area, a storage room, an administrative office and the commanding officers room. It is now equipped with basic ancillary services such as the 12-lead ECG, radiography with complete clinical labora-

tory and an x-ray room. Meanwhile, Angeles said they will have more similar projects for the military, their dependents and authorized civilians emphasizing “the renovation and refurbishing of military hospitals throughout the country is a gift of Mr. Henry Sy and his family to all of you who risks your lives and limbs for us to enjoy the power of freedom and this is the reason why we came in full force to honor you today”. According to her, the other health facilities in Davao which were renovated and refurbished by SMFI are the out-patient department of the Southern Philippines

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MANTICAO CENTRAL SCHOOL PERFORMS EARTHQUAKE DRILL By LOWELL Q. IBARRAT Teacher I

Earthquake is one of the famous disasters that caused people died or injured. It cannot be detected when and where it would be happened to anyone. This is mostly happened in places where people are hanging around and working. Earthquake is understood by being a natural phenomenon caused by the constant movements of the earth’s crustal plates and due to climate change too. Pursuant to Division Memorandum No. 267 s. 2017, all public schools in the Division of Misamis Oriental led the simultaneous conduct of the CY 2017 Second Quarter NSED earthquake drills on June 29, 2017 at 2:00 o’clock in the afternoon in their respective campuses. As mandated by the said order, the conduct of the National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill aimed to ensure the safety of students, teachers, parents and staff

during at the onset of this disaster. S F O 3 Hubert N. Calatrava, Fire Officer of Manticao -BFP also discussed to the pupils some tips to be done during earthquakes. The disaster management mechanism also seeks to help school administrators and their disaster action groups to design a specific response plan of the school for earthquakes. Moreover, there is also a need to train teachers, school staff and pupils on how to practice proper action and response during earthquakes; and most important, to test various elements on the response plan designed by the school disaster management team. The frequent conduct of such drills will make members of the school more aware and more familiar about them, which can help reduce the risk of damages whenever such they strike.

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Seal of Excellence Awardees. Five GSIS offices from North Luzon were recently conferred the Citizen’s Satisfaction Center Seal of Excellence for exemplary service—Bulacan, Cabanatuan, Pampanga, Tarlac and Iba. Chairman Francisco Duque III is flanked (from left) by North Luzon Vice President Ed Fernandez, Vice President Margie Jorillo, Cauayan Manager Araceli Santos, Cabanatuan Manager Mabel de Guzman, Bulacan Manager Leon Ma. Fajardo, Bataan Manager Arlene Villanueva, Tarlac Manager Roberto Meneses, Pampanga Staff Officer II Anna Liza de Guzman, Pampanga Officer in Charge Alma Fatima Hilario, Officer in Charge Senior Vice President for Luzon Group Salvacion Mate (extreme right), Lucena Manager Carmencita Ong (second from right) and GSIS employees. photo supplied

Inflation is broadly steady in Q2 2017 The BSP publishes today the 63rd issue of the quarterly BSP Inflation Report covering the period AprilJune 2017. The full text is also released in electronic format as a downloadable PDF file on the BSP website (http://www.bsp.gov.ph/ publications/ regularjnflation.asp). The BSP Inflation Report is published as part of the BSP’s efforts to improve the transparency of monetary policy under inflation targeting and to convey to the public the overall thinking and analysis behind the Monetary Board’s decisions on monetary policy. The following are the highlights of the Q2 2017 BSP Inflation Report: • Headline inflation holds steady. Average headline inflation was at 3.1 percent in Q2 2017, broadly unchanged from the quarter-ago average of 3.2 percent. This brought the year-to- date average to 3.1 percent, within the National Government’s (NG’s) target range of 3.0 percent ± 1.0 percentage point (ppt) for the year. Both food and nonfood inflation were generally steady during the quarter. Higher prices of meat and fish were counterbalanced by lower prices of vegetable products. Similarly, price increases in transport and education services were offset by downward adjustments in the prices of domestic petroleum products. Meanwhile, core inflation increased to 2.9 percent in Q2 2017 from 2.7 percent in the previous quarter. Two out of the three alternative core inflation measures of the BSP were likewise higher.

• The outlook for domestic economic activity stays firm. Real gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 6.4 percent in Q1 2017, albeit slower than the quarter- and year-ago expansion of 6.6 percent and 6.9 percent, respectively. Growth moderated due to the slowdown in household and government spending as well as in fixed capital investments, while higher imports weighed down on net total exports. The services and industry sectors likewise posted slower growth, offsetting the positive turnaround in agricultural production. Nonetheless, high- frequency indicators of demand continued to support the view of firm economic prospects in the near term. Vehicle sales remained brisk, while the composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) stayed above the 50-point expansion threshold. Results of the BSP’s latest surveys on business and consumer expectations also indicated a generally optimistic outlook. • Global economic activity continues to improve. Indicators of activity signalled a continued expansion in the US, euro area, and China, while slower growth was noted in Japan and India. Meanwhile, countries in the ASEAN region showed a mixed growth outlook. On balance, prospects for global economic growth have remained broadly positive, supported by favorable latest readings of economic activity indicators and benign inflation outturns. • Domestic financial markets withstand See steady, page 9

State pension fund Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) garnered the most number of Citizen’s Satisfaction Center Seal of Excellence for exemplary frontline service in Region 3 in simple ceremonies held in Pampanga last Friday. The five branch offices that earned the coveted Seal are Bulacan, Cabanatuan, Pampanga and Tarlac as well as the Iba extension office. GSIS Chairman Francisco Duque III received the recognition on behalf of the pension fund. The branch offices gar-

nered an ‘Excellent’ rating (90 to 100% with passing marks in all sub-areas) under the Anti Red Tape Act – Report Card Survey (ARTA-RCS) and passed the two levels of validation conducted by the Civil Service Commission. ARTA-RCS rates agencies based on clients’ perception and feedback on the quality, efficiency and adequacy of different frontline services of government agencies. It also checks if agencies comply with ARTA provisions including the observance of the No Noon Break Policy, See cites, page 9

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On celebrating fiesta

Our city soon will celebrate the traditional feast of St. Augustine. It has always been part of our life when everyone, the rich and the poor, join hands to honor our patron saint. People from neighboring cities and provinces normally come to our place to enjoy our friendship and hospitality and the many preparations for them like sports, games, carnival rides, and the like for the young and old. All these have ben taking ever since with extreme peace. This year’s celebration might be different considering the distortion of peace and order in our place and the battle in Marawi - - a place not far from us. We have the NPA problem in nearby towns, the usual criminality, the problem of poverty among many of our people and everything

in our midst that could disturb a big celebration. The odds of celebrating a peaceful fiesta are at stake and have to be considered seriously. Certainly, St. Augustine must be honored, no matter what, not only in our heart but in the city as it has always been since time immemorial. We ask our guests to cooperate with us in the name of peace and in honoring our patron saint. Fiesta celebration is a religious affair that we vowed over the years and must go on till the end of time. This year we must celebrate but with caution and preparedness. We still welcome our guests and serve them food in our homes after services in the church. Nothing is different from the previous years except that tight security meaues should be planned and implemented

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by the police and the soldiers. I urge the peace officers concerned to make plans on how peace and order could be maintained in the light of the affair. Maybe some re-routing of traffic shall be considered and bigger trucks banned from entering the city proper. More checkpoints in some corners of big streets could be established. Smaller vehicles can take part in whatever plans for the safety of pedestrians and everything. Religious groups, civic societies, private firms and the general public have shown their desires to cooperate towards the success of the celebration. As usual, Kagayanons are united in their endeavors to support the government achieve peace for all people. To say the least, the city is prepared

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for all the things necessary for a grand celebration There will be street dancing, parade, games, sideshows and all kinds of entertainment that would invite the attention of everyone. Celebrating the city fiesta is part in the blood of the residents. It is not an ordinary event but one we inherited from our forefathers and preciously cherished. We always honor our patron saint St. Augustine for the bounty of graces accorded us and the tranquility of the city. As always we welcome our guests from far and near. BEN EMATA Bennex News Service

Abstraksyon

It is a privilege to have been one averred. This show is commissioned to write the a tapestry of prodigious exhibit notes of highly-ac- non-figurative artists in the complished abstractionists country who not only have whose group show opens conceived, revealed and portrayed this July 20 at the Qube GalSee larawan, page 11the world, but lery (at Crossroads, Banilad, cracked the Da Vinci Code EDITORIAL Cebu City). This is after Dr. in advancing their careers ALLAN M. MEDIANTE Reuben Cañete, Art Studies and continue to make a Editor-in-Chief professor of UP Diliman, trail for those who brave ruel pelone CRIS DIAZ passed away a few months the unpredictable winds of Managing Editor Executive Editor ago. The job used to be his the art value chain. Most are as a recognized expert of either grand prize winners MARK FRANCISCO this field. I am not formally of prestigious national art Lifestyle Editor trained to write art criti- competitions, major prize GILBERT Y. CHAO gerry lee gorit cism, but obviously God’s awardees of these contests, Motoring Editor Photo Journalist grace has made me enter or those who have shined PAT SAMONTE CHRIS PANGANIBAN this specialization since through solo exhibits, art Regional Editor Caraga Regional Editor-Caraga 2010 when the National fairs and biennales here and Commission for Culture abroad; while some got all Rene Michael BaÑos uRIEL C. QUILINGUING and the Arts awarded me these in their sleeves. Regional Editor Northmin Contributing Editor an individual competitive Seven artists have used AL JACINTO JOE FELICILDA grant. Let me share my more than one approach in Regional Editor-WestMin Editorial Consultant write-up for “Abstraksyon” abstraction; the other five have limned using only exhibit: RODRIGO B. SEVILLA JOE PALABAO one typology. Five of these “Abstraction is one of the Regional Editor-Davao Feature Editor greatest visionary tools ever creators favor the texture ATTY. MARIO T. JUNI ATTY. ANTONIO S. SORIANO invented by human beings field approach pioneered by NOTARY PUBLIC- JUNI LAW OFFICE 2f, ics building to imagine, decipher and Jean Dubuffet and Antoni CELL NO: 09352379999/ (088) 8573595 tel. no.: 881-0176 depict the world,” some- Tapies, and the gestural CRUZ TAAL ST., CAG. DE ORO CITY tiano cor. montalvan sts. Legal Counsel Legal Counsel

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method in the tradition of Jackson Pollock and Kline. The other limners use the linear or geometric, processlayering, minimalism, color field, lyrical and the hybrid style. Most of the painters started to draw or limn during their childhood. Ten out of twelve had finished a fine arts degree, while three pursued an advanced training. Two of them, however, established their canons as self-taught artists. Their various experiences are sails in the journey: four are full-time in art production; one had worked for premier artists like Bencab and Aviado; two are fine arts educators; two have rendered animation services to Universal Records, Walt Disney, Universal Studios and Warner Bros.; one is an entrepreneur; a limner switched to art after a long vacation from work;

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and another is a marketing manager of an art supplies store. An educator-artist is currently pursuing a doctorate scholarship from a university in Tainan, Taiwan. Being intentional in their careers, the limners mount a solo exhibit at least once a year. When asked how the painters decided to choose their identity, their responses show that selecting a “voice” is an eclectic process. Though one averred that her work is a chronicle of her travels and encounters, the rest had experimented for See larawan, page 11

Think A Minute

Get Hold of Happiness

Think a minute…Have you heard of the new emotional sickness called Sudden Wealth Syndrome? It happens to people who suddenly become rich by winning a big lottery jackpot, inheriting a lot of money, or other quick ways. But then what these newly rich people often find out is that it doesn’t end up being the happy dream they expected. They soon discover what many other rich people already know: money can’t buy happiness that lasts. But that’s just our problem: we think that happiness is something out there that we have to find and

get, like money, a position of respect and power, or physical pleasure and fun experiences. We think we’ll finally be happy after we get out of school or when we get married. But then even when we do finally get it, we find out it doesn’t last and make us happy for the rest of our lives like we expected. So how do we get hold of happiness that lasts for a lifetime? Well, the first big step is we must admit that we’re not totally happy and we need help. But that’s hard for us strong, independent human beings to do! We’re like the

man who came home drunk one night. As his wife helped him into bed she asked him if he wanted her to pray for him. He nodded yes. So she began: “Dear Lord, I pray for my husband who lies here drunk.” But her husband suddenly interrupted her and said: “Don’t tell Him I’m DRUNK! Just say that I’m…SICK!” In our own heart and conscience we all know that we’ve done things wrong and failed to live the way we know we should. We’ve not always lived in a close, right relationship with our Maker, and many of us won’t admit that we’re wrong and

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have failed. Neither will we admit that we can’t fix our life and make it right by ourselves. But until we finally face the facts that we’re not completely happy and at peace, our life won’t change. Yet today, if you’ll sincerely ask Jesus to forgive you for all your wrongs and living your way; then ask Him to take full control of See hurst, page 11

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SM FOUNDATION TURNS OVER CASH DONATION TO PHILIPPINE RED CROSS. Representatives from Philippine Red Cross Misamis Oriental – Cagayan de Oro Chapter headed by Nancy Joy Tolinero received the cash donation from SM CDO Downtown Premier assistant mall manager Warren Bautista and SM City Cagayan de Oro assistant mall manager Edgar Baisas. Witnessing the turnover are SM public relations manager Ivy Guantero, Architect Feb Eden and Jam Mangubat. SM Visayas-Mindanao malls served as drop off centers of donations for the Marawi victims and survivors. photo supplied

MANTICAO CENTRAL SCHOOL’S 1st General Assembly 2017 By EMILY H. BALABAT Teacher I

In lieu with DepEd Order 25, series 2017 which is to have PTA General Assembly before the classes starts on June 5,2017. Preparation were made by the Manticao Central School Teachers and Staff such as preparing for the venue, printing for attendance sheets and “tarpapel” and recorida around the town and social media posting for the public to be informed of the said gathering or event. On June 3, 2017 at 9:00 o’clock the program proper started by the singing of the Philippine National Anthem and an invocation lead by Mrs. Johnylyn R. Casan. It was then followed by the warm greetings of the MCS School Principal Mrs. Erna C. Oco. Then, she stated why the mandate was made. That according to her, this is to prepare everything before the classes starts so that the parents must know the policies or the do’s and don’ts of the school and can take precautionary measures be-

forehand. Different agendum were discussed including the exact time in coming in and out of the school children of the school so that the parents will be notified , included also is the logbook system of the school that anybody who will be getting inside will sign and state their business in coming to the school premises, this is to safeguard the school children and the school staff in connection with the going chaos in the neighboring towns and cities. After the elaboration of each agendum, open forum followed and some parents asked questions regarding school matters. With the collaboration of the teachers headed by the active principal Mrs. Erna C. Oco and so with the GPTA President lead by Mr. Reynaldo Catubig with his members and the parents, thus the First General Assembly was made successful.

MCS Joins 119th Independence Day 2017 By Lucila S. Ratunil Teacher II

Filipino citizens on Monday celebrated the 119th anniversary of the country’s independence, marking the national holiday with ceremonies, heartfelt flag-raisings, and demonstrations of solidarity. The Philippines declared its independence from Spanish colonial rule on June 12, 1898, led by Emilio Aguinaldo in Kawit, Cavite. The celebration started with a civic parade at 7:30 in the morning. It was attended by the Bureau of Fire Protection, the Philippine National Police, the Barangay Council of Poblacion, Manticao, Misamis Oriental, Day Care Workers, Barangay Health Workers, Municipal Employees of Manticao, Misamis Oriental, Sangguniang Bayan headed by Vice Mayor Stephen S. Tan, Department of Education teachers and staff headed by District – In – charge Dr. Roie M. Ubay – Ubay. The participants proceeded to Marcelino Ratunil’s Parks and Plaza for the program

proper. It was started by the prayer led by Reverend Father Ganapin of the Iglesia Filipina Independente Church followed by the singing of the National Anthem by the Mindanao Mission Academy Chorale Group, flag rising of the 13 poles representing the 13 barangays of the municipality that was posted by the barangay captains with their first councillor. Mr. Arnold Galagnara, the Sangguniang Bayan Secretary delivered the message of the Vice Mayor Stephen S. Tan followed by the speech of Mayor Antonio H. Baculio regarding the celebration of independence. It was then succeeded by the introduction of the Keynote Speaker Mr. Cayetano Pacana III, an 82 year old veteran with a sense of humour and ended by the awarding of Plaque of Appreciation. The celebration was made successful with the cooperation of everyone in the community.

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Targeting system of agri-insurance program in PH is problematic — PIDS researchers Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT Regional Office No. 10 Monte Carlo Bldg., RER Phase I Subd., Kauswagan Highway Cagayan de Oro City Telephone No. (088) 857-1930/Fax No. (08822) 72-76-82 NOTICE OF FILING OF APPLICATION FOR ALIEN EMPLOYMENT PERMIT (AEP) Notice given that the following companies/employers have filed with this Regional Office application/s for Alien Employment Permit/s.

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Not all eligible and registered farmers benefit from the government’s agriculture insurance program (AIP), a study published by state think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) found out. Authors Celia Reyes and Christian Mina, PIDS senior research fellow and former supervising research specialist, respectively, revealed that the AIP, which provides full premium subsidy to subsistence farmers and fisherfolk and covers all insurance product lines, is plagued with a number of problems, particularly in its targeting system. The Registry System for the Basic Sectors in Agriculture (RSBSA), a registry of farmers, fisherfolk, and farm laborers, is used as a targeting mechanism Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No. 10, Apovel, Bulu, Cagayan de Oro City ROBELIZA M. SUMANDA CASE NO. R10-EV-PUJ Applicant/s 2017-10-1423

NOTICE OF HEARING Applicant(s)Petitioner(s)request/s authority to extend the validity of a certificate of public convenience to operate PUJservice on the line ;Within Manolo Fortich to Camp Philips –Alae (Bukidnnon)and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 26, 2017 at 2;30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her/its evidence. The Applicant(s)Petition)(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(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony)s). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 17th dy of July 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. (Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director MDN: July 22, 2017

for the identification of beneficiaries for different agriculture-related programs and services of the government, including the AIP. An agricultural producer is eligible if he is part of the RSBSA, provided that he also has an insurable interest on any agricultural asset (e.g., crop farm, fish farm, livestock farm, or farm equipment) and does not receive premium subsidy for the foregoing insurance product from the local government. Reyes and Mina said that while the RSBSA-AIP covers 75 priority provinces, the program still has low coverage in terms of actual beneficiaries. In 2014 and 2015, the program included an estimated 330,000 to 430,000 beneficiaries, respectively, of the total 6.5 million registered farmers and fisherfolk. For rice farmers, only 7 percent of the registered 1.96 million were enrolled in the program, and 5 percent for eligible corn farmers, the authors said. Eligibility, leakage problems The lax eligibility requirements of the program may cause leakage to farmers who are not supposed to be beneficiaries. As an example, the 2011 Survey on Characterizing Small Farmers of the Philippines said that farmers with larger landholdings tend to divide their farmlands into smaller parcels and distribute them among their family members and relatives. The authors said it is unclear whether the PCIC has done some validation on the true landholding of farmers, which “makes it possible for some farmers to intentionally misreport See program, page 10

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

SEGUIRA A. MUTIA Applicant/s

TRIPLE A & M LOGISTICS & TRUCKING SERVICES CORPORATION Rep. By; MA IMELDA T. ANG Applicant/s

CASE NO. R10-EV/MR/CR-UV 2017-07-1317

NOTICE OF HEARING Applicant(s)Petitioner(s)request/s authority to extend the validity of a certificate of public convenience WITH CHANGE MODE of service and amendment of route to operate from SHB to UV EXPRESS on the line ;Kapatagan to Iligan City and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 26, 2017 at 2; 30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her/its 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(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony)s). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 10th dy of July 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. (Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director MDN: July 22, 2017

CASE NO. R10-NC/PA-TH 2017-10-1475

NOTICE OF HEARING Applicant(s)Petitioner(s)request/s authority For 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 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 August 9, 2017 at 2;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her/its evidence. The Applicant(s)Petition)(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(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony)s). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 21ST day of July 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. (Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director MDN: July 22, 2017

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Oathtaking of Promoted, Re-employed DA personnel – Nine, comprising eight (8) newly promoted and one (1) re-employed personnel of the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) took their oath of office earlier today, July 20, 2017 at the DA-RFO 10 Compound, here in the city of Cagayan de Oro. OIC-Regional Director Carlene C. Collado, CPA administered the oath. In his message during the simple rite, the agency head addressed the newly promoted and re-employed personnel, saying that with their earned employment opportunity, they should perform as expected and even challenged them to strive more for self-improvement, as such will serve as a springboard for more opportunities in the near future. Included in the roster of promoted employees is Mae Carmela G. Fabela, Market Specialist II of the Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division; Ronald J. Pasilan, Liezel D. Sios-e and Alden C. Tapio, Agriculturist II of the Field Operations Division; May Cristine O. Arcojada, Agriculturist II of the Regulatory Division; Junel W. Ablanque and Romil G. Española, Engineer II of the Regional Agricultural Engineering Division; and Eliza T. Nagac, Laboratory Technician II of the Regional Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, Integrated Laboratories Division. Meanwhile, Candelaria S. Loria of the Feed Chemical Analytical Laboratory, Integrated Laboratories Division was re-employed. Also witnessing the ceremony are Engr. Roxana H. Hojas, assistant regional director and chairperson of the Personnel Selection Board, the division and section heads and staff from the Human Resources Management Section of DA-RFO 10. Fund transfer for projects implementation. On Wednesday, July 19, 2017,the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) through OIC Regional Director Carlene C. Collado turned over a total amount of Php236 million to the Department of Public Works and Highways Region 10 (DPWH R-10) for the implementation of its projects. The amount covers the construction of DA-RFO 10’s new three-storey office building worth Php113 million and its support facilities worth Php90 million, which will be situated in El Salvador City. Also included are the establishment of various infrastructures in the Northern Mindanao Agricultural Crops and Livestock Research Complex (NMACLRC) amounting to Php30.5 million and the establishment of a liquid nitrogen plant in Misamis Oriental through the Provincial Local Government Unit worth Php2.5 million. The checks were received by OIC RD Virgilio C. Eduarte through Finance Services chief Evelyn T. Rivera, CPA. The Program of Work (POW) and Detailed Engineering Design (DED) for each project were turned over, as well. Also in the photo are DA-RFO 10 Accounting Section chief Claudia B. Artazo, CPA, and Cashier Section chief Elita D. Coruña.

Children’s Bookreading Day at SM Last July 18, SM CDO Downtown Premier and SM City Cagayan de Oro simultaneously held a very lively storytelling show for students of P.N. Roa as well as Corrales Elementary School in celebration of the National Bookreading Day. Story tellers Nicole AbasDatayan and Jam Bantigue read a story about the environment entitled “Bumabara-bara” by Fernando Rosal while Jennifer Yting-Amora and Corinne Bollozos narrated a beautiful story entitled “Two Friends, One World” by Ramon Vicente. Over a hundred students received books from Vibal / Unicef Publishing to jump start their habit of reading. At present, SM Supermalls serves as much as 4 million customers a day, with almost half being children. SM believes that

learning is not restricted inside the four corners of a classroom, as they care for each and every child that enters their mall by promoting their rights, prioritizing their safety and enhancing their learning experience in a child-friendly environment.

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ASEAN unity in helping fuel MSME growth

tobacco farmers who shift to production of agricultural products other than tobacco.’’ “A bag of fertilizer was loaned to each farmer who had grown other crops, and this was to be paid after the harvest,’’ the mayor said. The scheme was scuttled by the farmers themselves as after the harvest, very few paid the loans, he recalled. ‘’We still need to dispel the myth of the hand-out, most (of the farmers) still think that every thing from the government is free because the fund was sourced from taxes,’’ he said.

PASAY—With the adoption of the Manila Call to Action (MCA) for ASEAN MSMEs, all 10 ASEAN Governments, including the Philippines, are called to pursue affirmative actions for MSME development. Adopted at the ASEAN MSME Development Summit on 14 July, the MCA strongly urges all ASEAN Member States (AMS) to dedicate fund to power programs and initiatives on MSME development. “True to its name, the document is a call to action. We rally to purse 7Ms for MSME development and to translate our aspirations into deliberate actions at the regional, national and local levels,” said ASEAN Economic Ministers chairman and Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez. The trade chief refers to the 7Ms, namely, mindset, mastery, mentoring, money, machines, markets and models. The 7Ms is the holistic MSME development strategy proposed by the Philippines to drive shared prosperity in the region. “What we are discussing in our local engagements is now receiving regional attention. This is only indicative of the regional applicability of our grassroots efforts to help MSMEs move up in life,” he added. The MCA has been concluded with the collective efforts of the private sector, civil society and government from across ASEAN, bringing together knowledge, perspectives and experience in growing MSMEs. According to Sec. Lopez, MSMEs must be full participants and beneficiaries of the economic dynamism that the current ASEAN integration brings. To this end, MSMEs’ role and contribution in attaining inclusive, people-centered ASEAN must be further strengthened. Said outcome document has subsections that purposely pertain to the 7Ms. On mindset, mastery and mentoring, the MCA calls on integrating entrepreneurship values and skills in the educational system spanning all levels. A convergence mindset in all government entities that recognizes the centrality of MSME development is envisioned. “An all-of-government approach for MSME development is needed across all ASEAN Member States,” Sec. Lopez said. On money access, the MCA reiterates the

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See unity, page 11

DTI showcases achievements of MSMEs in coffee table book. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) launched its coffee table book entitled “SIKAP: Sipag at Abilidad ng Pilipino” during the ASEAN 2017 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Development Summit in Pasay City on 14 July. The book features stories of Filipino entrepreneurs, coming from various industries and representing all of the nation’s regions. Each of them shared their stories of success, business learnings, and challenges faced in their entrepreneurial journey, including programs that were extended to them by the DTI. Shown in photo are DTI Secretary Ramon M. Lopez holding a copy of SIKAP with DTI Regional Operations Group Undersecretary Zenaida Cuison Maglaya. Also featured in this photo are some of the MSMEs featured from the publication. To know more about these entrepreneurs and view an online version of SIKAP, please visit www.dti.gov.ph/sikap. photo supplied

Tobacco farming

Gitagum LGU weigh in on tobacco control policy (The first part delved on the participation of women in tobacco farming in Gitagum, Misamis Oriental) By Lina Sagaral Reyes Contributing Reporter

Second of a three-part series GITAGUM, MISAMIS ORIENTAL – Elena Mejos, 59, who co-manages a tobacco farm with her husband, learned over the radio about tobacco excise taxes. She told a discussion group of farmers held recently at the Sangguniang Bayan Hall here that she had further heard that the town’s recent share of the taxes had been used to build farmto-market roads. But LoAn Legaspi, 33, another farmer, has barely heard about it. But for the rest of the group of a dozen women farmers at the gathering, the implications of the sin taxes in their lives had not sank in yet. But they are not alone. In a nationwide survey among tobacco farmers in 2014, ‘’The Economics of Tobacco Farming,’’ by the policy think tank, Action for Economic Reforms (AER), researchers noted that a majority of their 600plus respondents had also shown lack of awareness on Republic Act (RA)10351. The RA 10351, which amended certain provisions

in RA 8424 (The Internal Revenue Code), increased excise taxes from alcohol and tobacco products, thus, making these products much more expensive. For tobacco, the levy increased by more than 117 per cent, and after 2017, there will be an annual levy increase of four per cent. The law is a measure to fulfill the country’s commitment to the World Health Organization’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC), particularly Article 6 on reduction of demand for tobacco products. The international treaty, ratified by the Philippines in 2005, had recognized the scourge of tobacco use as ‘’a global epidemic’’ that has caused more than 7 million deaths a year worldwide, and is a risk factor in cancer, and other lung and heart diseases. The FCTC considers the excise tax as most effective to curb the use of tobacco as ‘’it is applied solely to tobacco products, increasing their prices relative to the prices of other products and services.’’ Because of the law, Gitagum’s 10-percent share from excise taxes on native batek tobacco could increase remarkably. Its incremental

share that was released in 2010 was more than P32 million, P2.59-million in 2011, only P226,000 in 2013; it rose to more than P4 million in 2016, records from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and Commission on Audit (COA) show. However, Maria Merceditas Ayco, tobacco production and regulation officer of the National Tobacco Administration (NTA), reminded TMT that ‘’the amount released by DBM last year represents the balances from previous incremental shares for the fiscal years 2008 to 2011, and does

not yet reflect the town’s shares in the years after RA 10351 was implemented in 2013.’’ From the town’s share, some amount was earmarked to procure bags of fertilizers that were distributed via a loan scheme, recalled Emmanuel Mugot, town mayor. The move was in line with RA 10351 guidelines for local government units (LGUs) where burley or batek tobacco is grown; thus, ensuring that shares of excise tax be used exclusively, for specific programs, including those that ‘’provide inputs, training, and other support for

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Biblical reflection

Evil wins when you never fight The Gospel of Jesus Christ (July22, 2017-Saturday)John 20:19-31” But he said to them, “Unless I see in His hands the imprint of the nails, and put my finger into the place of the nails, and put my hand into His side, I will not believe.” After eight days His disciples were again inside, and Thomas with them. Jesus came, the doors having been

shut, and stood in their midst and said, “Peace be with you.” Then He said to Thomas, “Reach here with your finger, and see My hands; and reach here your hand and put it into My side; and do not be unbelieving, but believing.” Thomas answered and said to Him, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus said to him, “Because you have seen Me, have you believed?

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sion fund institutions in the ASEAN region by pursuing from page 3 service quality and sound no fixing activities, wear- financial management.” ing of easy-to-read IDs or nameplates by frontline service providers, and pres- from page 3 ence of public assistance and external volatility. Despite complaints desk. Feedback uncertainty stemming from on customer satisfaction the continuing normalizais also obtained through tion of US monetary policy as well as volatility in interARTA-RCS. “It has been a remarkable national oil prices, investor journey for GSIS. From a sentiment remained buoyant Failed rating of 74% in 2012, on the back of optimism it topped the back-to-back over the country’s sustained ARTA surveys in 2014 and growth in Q1 2017 and the 2015 when GSIS earned the NG’s proposed tax reform highest percentage of offices program. The peso apprecinationwide that have been ated, the stock market index rated Excellent,” Chairman rose, and spreads on the country’s sovereign debt Duque said. GSIS Bulacan, Pampanga narrowed. Appetite for local and Cabanatuan branch government securities also offices merited a five-star remained healthy. At the rating each with Php100,000 same time, the Philippine cash reward and wall- banking system continued mountable plaque. Tarlac to be sound, as indicated by branch office earned four the sustained expansion in stars receiving Php25,000 assets, loans, and deposits. cash and wall-mountable Capital adequacy ratios also plaque. Iba extension office remained comfortably above is a three-star awardee with international norms. Bank lending standards were also wall-mountable plaque. “Our Bulacan branch largely unchanged based miserably failed in 2012 on the latest results of the and had the second lowest BSP’s senior bank loan ofrating in Northern Luzon. ficers’ survey, indicating a Now it’s already a hall of generally stable supply of famer having earned three credit. • The BSP leaves its Seals,” Duque said. To date, 50 GSIS branch monetary policy settings offices have received the unchanged in Q2 2017. The Seal for exemplary service BSP decided to maintain delivery and strict adher- its key policy interest rate ence to the provisions of during its monetary policy meetings in May and June. ARTA. Chairman Duque said The interest rates for other that GSIS will “never be monetary policy instrucomplacent and is poised to ments were accordingly also rise even higher as it com- kept steady. Similarly, the petes in the global arena” reserve requirement ratios were left unchanged. The in the next six years. “Our new vision bench- BSP’s decision to maintain marks GSIS as one of the top its policy stance was based three defined-benefit pen- on its assessment that the

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Blessed are they who did not see, and yet believed: The disciples of Jesus hide in a locked room because of fears that they will be killed also like their master. Some of us are living in our individual dark room of life like: fears, anxieties, sufferings, trials, worries, depressions and frustrations. The worst of all this is, we are prisoners of our sins. The disciples

inflation environment remained manageable with inflation expectations firmly anchored to the inflation target over the policy horizon. Current monetar y policy settings remain appropriate. The BSP’s latest baseline inflation projection path continues to track the midpoint of the government’s target range in 2017- 2019. The inflation path is also lower due in part to the decline in global crude oil prices, the moderation in domestic growth momentum, and the recent appreciation of the peso. Meanwhile, credit and liquidity conditions continue to be manageable, as placements in the BSP’s open market operations remain healthy. The balance of risks surrounding the inflation outlook also remains tilted to the upside, owing in part to possible adjustments in electricity rates as well as to the expected short-

became the prisoners of their fears. Imagine, how pitiful and painful to be a prisoner? Then why you allowed yourself to be free outside but not in inside? Some of us are free physically but not internally. I am sure that some of you are prisoners in different problems in life. Some also are prisoners of your past. When Jesus appeared to them, they were encour-

aged to get out from their hiding place and not to be afraid from any one. Do not allow yourself to be coward because of the bad people around us. Take note: evil wins when you never fight by showing what is right and just: Printing paid by: Edith Ranoa - Jordan and Crespina Ranoa Bobong Balino– Cagayan De Oro: # 09187148435: Pray for me, my ministry,

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term impact of the NG’s broad fiscal reform program. Lingering uncertainty in global economic prospects, however, continues to pose a key downside risk to the

inflation outlook. Accordingly, the BSP will maintain its vigilance in setting the stance of monetary policy going forward. The BSP will continue to moni-

tor domestic and external developments to ensure that the monetary policy stance remains consistent with its price and financial stability objectives.

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AG ( ASSEMBLY OF GOD ) ADVOCATES FEEDING AT MCS

It was on the 9th day of June 2016 when Assembly of God Church of Manticao Misamis Oriental, Philippines headed with their kind and compassionate Pastor Mayjune Idnay Catubig held its feeding program at Manticao Central School, Manticao, Misamis Oriental. Everyone was thankful and hoping for more for it was not just an ordinary feeding but a presumptuous buffet not only for school age children but for the teachers and parents as well. Their food was delicious and healthy good enough for each children from kindergarten, Grades I, 2, 3 and 6. Everyone was so delighted and feeling thankful for it was fun and food fulfilling

By Johnylyn R. Casan Teacher II

day for each one of us…

The couple behind the success of the one day feeding program Mr. Reynaldo Catubig and Pastor Mayjune Idnay Catubig.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS’ PARTICIPATION By Jeamarose T. Tinoy –Teacher II Kitaotao National High School

Reducing student’s absenteeism and truancy is a very significant purpose and goal of many teachers across the country. Surprisingly majority of the teachers focuses on the different strategies just to get the interest of the students to increase and sustain students’ daily attendance. The rest of the teachers were exploring how family- school-community partnership may contribute

to this goal and purpose. It is no doubt that parental involvement is an essential part of a successful educational framework. Numerous studies have identified parents engagement as a critical factor that substantially affecting for the success of individual students and the school environment itself. The fact that high rates of students success are generally the

key result of groups collaborating to give the most and the best opportunities efficient teachers, parents, community involvement and the continuous stakeholders participation. Constant community involvement and continuous stakeholders participation at all levels of activities in school can encourage number of students to stay and participate different plans , programs and activities not only for the improvements of

academic performance but certainly for the academic achievements of the students because the main purpose of the teachers is to make the students becomes excellent in all aspects of education in order to become globally competitive citizens. Pinantuan (2013) stated that,” Parental effort is consistently associated with higher levels of achievement, and the magnitude of the effect of parental effort is substantial”.

10 Gov’t broadens horizons for PWDs

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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- To foster beneficial programs for the persons with disabilities (PWDs) and ensure their access to public services, various national line agencies highlighted their programs, projects and services for the sector during the Talakayan sa PIA on July 14.

On upholding the rights of PWDs on transportation, Land Transportation Office (LTO) Regional Director Oscar Salcedo said that they are constantly monitoring the compliance of drivers and passengers on reserving one space or seat for PWDs. “The moment nga naa’y pasahero nga PWD (when there is a PWD passen-

ger), one has to give up (the seat reserved for the PWD),” Salcedo stressed. He also said that they are penalizing those drivers who do not give priority to PWDs. As for expanding the opportunities of the sector to secure a living, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) shared

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES) Cagayan de Oro City) S.S. AFFIDAVIT OF LOSS I, EDGAR G. RUGAY JR., Filipino, of legal age, single, residing at Zone 3 Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City. After having been sworn in accordance with law hereby depose and say: That I am presently employed with JRS Business Corporation with office address at P & J Lim Bldg, Tiano Brothers-Kalambogan Sts., Cagayan de Oro City; That I am holding the position of Collector of JRS EXPRESS, Cagayan de Oro Branch.

that they have a specialized program that capacitates PWDs through the Digital Literacy Training which they have just recently conducted in the city. Melagros Maquiling, head of Persons with Disability Affairs Office in Cagayan de Oro city, said that she is one of the 15 participants of the training and saw the training as a good opportunity for the sector to have a decent living without experiencing the hassle of commuting to and fro an office since they can just work at home as long as there is a computer set and a stable internet connection. “We are so thankful for this training and I hope that we can be aided with the needed computer sets and internet connection so we can start any available job

online,” Maquiling said. The five-day training conducted by the DICT does not only aim to equip PWDs with technological and computer application skills since they are also providing knowledge on how the members of the sector can obtain online work. The department also stressed that such program is not limited to PWDs as it is also geared towards people of the disadvantaged sector including the drugdependents and families of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Aside from digital literacy, various skills of the PWDs are targeted to be honed through the programs offered by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) that include skills

training and scholarships. The D epar tment of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) also provides opportunities for the PWDs by creating a regional committee that will tackle and act on the sector’s concerns and issues, and continuously implementing livelihood programs that would benefit the PWDs and their families. These efforts and more are among the manifestations of the government to fully realize and pursue the rights and privileges of the PWDs, and highlight the National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation week celebration for this year with the theme, “Karapatan at Pribilehiyo ng Maykapansanan: Isakatuparan at Ipaglaban.”(RTP/PIA10)

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President Rodrigo Duterte visits troops engaged in the battle with Maute terrorists in Marawi City and gave out food packs and other assistance when he set foot at Camp Ranao on July 20, 2017. The President’s visit, despite an ongoing gun battle near the camp, boosted the morale of the soldiers. (Ace Morandante/Presidential photo)

SUBSCRIBE AND SWORN to before me this 06th day of June 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Affiant exhibiting to me his Community bearing No. 30455324, Issued at Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines. The foregoing instrument consist of (1) one Page including the page in which this acknowledgment is written.

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from page 6 to intentionally misreport their total landholding in order to be enrolled in this free insurance program,” they pointed out. The program, according to the study, should take into account that the change of maximum insurable area from seven to three hectares started only in

2015, thus, “beneficiaries with crop area exceeding both the old seven-hectare and the new three-hectare limits do exist.” Insufficient funds The PHP 1.183 billion spent to fund the RSBSA-AIP was “insufficient to cover a significant number of agricultural producers” that it had to resort to a first-come, first-served policy. “Agricultural producers who

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

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

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

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

JOSIE LIM OLIVEROS CASE NO. R10-NC-TH Applicant/s 2017-10-1388

IAN GLENN GENOSAS Applicant/s

RAYNOR ACHAS CASE NO.R10-EV-PUJ Applicant/s 2017-10-1473

MARK ANTHONY P. SALVANA Applicant/s

RUBEN O. JAMESOLAMIN CASE NO. R10-EV-PUJ Applicant/s 2017-07-1463

CASE NO. R10-EV-PUJ 2017-07-1474

CASE NO. R10-EV-S-TX 2017-07-1469

NOTICE OF HEARING

Applicant(s)Petitiner(s)request /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 line 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 26, 2017 at 2;30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)Petition(s) shall formally submit his/her/its evidence. The Applicant(s)Petition)(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(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULE DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/ PETITION. Issued this 13th day of July 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

Applicant(s)Petition(s)request/authority to extend the validity of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;COGON MARKET -APOVEL-BULUA TERMINAL and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This Applicantion/Petition shall be considered by this Board on August 2, 2017 at 2;30 PM. At this Board on which date Applicant(s) Petition(s)shall formally submit his/her/its evidence. The Applicants(s)Petition(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(s)opposed to the approval/ granting of the applicantion/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional document evident and/ or his/her/its oral testimony(s). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULE DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/ PETITION . Issued this 21st day of May 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City,Philippines.

Applicant(s)Petitiner(s)request /authority To extend the validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUJ service on the line;Cagayan de Oro City TO Sta Ana (TAGOLOAN )and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on August 2, 2017 at 2;30 P.M. at this Borad on which date Applicant (s) Peititioner(s)shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. This Application(s0Petitioner(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(s)opposed to the approval /granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting document, unless this Bord deems it necessary to require additional document evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULE DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/ PETITION. Issued this 21st day of July 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

Applicant(s)Petition(s)request/authority to extend the validity of Certificate of Public Convenience WITH Substitution of units to operate AIRCON TAXI service on the line ;Within Cagayan de Oro City to any point in Region X and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This Applicantion/Petition shall be considered by this Board on August 4,, 2017 at 3;00 PM. At this Board on which date Applicant(s) Petition(s)shall formally submit his/her/its evidence. The Applicants(s)Petition(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(s)opposed to the approval/ granting of the applicantion/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional document evident and/ or his/her/its oral testimony(s). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULE DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/ PETITION. Issued this 21st day of July 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City,Philippines.

Applicant(s)Petition(s)request/authority to extend the validity of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;Tagoloan to MOHON –VILLANUEVA (MISAMIS ORIENTAL)and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This Applicantion/Petition shall be considered by this Board on August 4,, 2017 at 3;00 PM. At this Board on which date Applicant(s) Petition(s)shall formally submit his/her/its evidence. The Applicants(s)Petition(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(s)opposed to the approval/ granting of the applicantion/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting document, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional document evident and/ or his/her/its oral testimony(s). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULE DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/ PETITION . Issued this 19TH t day of July 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City,Philippines.

(Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director

(Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director MDN: July 22, 2017

MDN: July 22, 2017

immediately learned about the program and were living in or near the priority areas were able to take advantage of the full premium subsidy,” the study said. The increase in budget allocation in 2015 and 2016—even if combined—will not be enough to cover all eligible rice farmers, much less all eligible agricultural producers, including those engaged in noncrop production, explained Reyes and Mina. Furthermore, the lowering of farm size requirement to three hectares also does not make the combined budget sufficient to cover eligible farmers, the authors said. Reyes and Mina argued that to be able to cover all eligible rice farmers alone, the government needs to shell out around PHP 4.8 to P8.6 billion. System fine-tuning To address inadequacy of funds, the authors noted the importance of fine-tuning the beneficiary targeting in the budgeting process for the RSBSA-AIP. There should also be a specific set of guidelines on the use of the RSBSA for subsidy targeting to guide PCIC in the prioritization and estimation of resources needed, which, according to authors, is “a better option than the current first-come, first-served policy”. The authors also suggest refining the targeting rule for agricultural producers to maximize the limited budget of PHP 1 billion and the need to do a regular validation of the list to avoid leakage of subsidies.

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Had the fertilizer loan program worked out, the mayor added, the funds for the program could have been increased, enabling most of Gitagum’s registered farmers like Mejos and Legaspi to get more bags of fertilizers for crops grown other than tobacco per cropping season. The subsequent shares had been used to build farm-tomarket roads, which is among the infrastructure projects the share of the excise taxes is also reserved for. The roads have inter-connected the remote barangays, making the transport of farm inputs and products easier for farmers, according to Jeryl Abellanosa, municipal administrator. Other programs the tax revenues can fund include: financial support for tobacco farmers who are displaced or who cease to produce tobacco; cooperative programs to assist tobacco farmers in planting alternative crops or implementing other livelihood projects.With reports from Rejie Bagas and Ralph John Quimson (The third part tackles the potential of women’s power to decide which crop to plant other than tobacco) This story was produced under the ‘Mga Nagbababang Kuwento: Reporting on Tobacco and Sin Tax Media Training and Fellowship Program’ by Probe Media Foundation with the support of the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids.

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importance of setting up alternative financial instruments to better serve MSMEs’ financing needs. In this regard, an appropriate regulatory framework to govern institutions shall be created. Financial literacy and management for MSMEs should also be intensified. On machines, the MCA stresses the importance of establishing research and development centers, improving the government’s assistance programs and providing more platforms and opportunities for knowledge sharing on non-proprietary machines and technologies. A unified ASEAN digital marketplace is aspired to reach MSMEs beyond national borders. To boost market access, the MCA also calls to ensure quality compliance to sustain global competitiveness of ASEAN products and services, as well as to widen linkages of MSMEs to the regional value chains. “We advocate for the promotion of social enterprises, highlighting the communitybased approaches to enterprise development, said Sec. Lopez, adding that the inception of an ASEAN MSME starter kit map that compiles different business models for MSMEs is crucial. “We should not wait for growth to trickle down. The MCA is set to pave the way towards region-wide prosperity that is powered by our MSMEs, thus spurring

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linkage is a major consideration for investors. It will also be significant for Davao in terms of getting a share of the big ASEAN market if air connectivity improves. (Lilian C. Mellejor/PNA)

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Medical Center and the Tagum Health Center. Among the naval station hospitals in the country, SMFI renovated and refurbished the Naval Station Leovigildo Gantioqui Hospital, Camp Aquino Station Hospital, First Scout Ranger Regiment Dispensary, Fort Del Pilar Station Hospital, Fort Magsaysay Station Hospital, Air Force City Hospital, Camp Nakar Station Hospital, Fernando Airbase Hospital and the AFP Medical Center. For his part, Vice Admiral Ronald Joseph Mercado, Flag Officer in Command of the Philippine Navy, said there is a great impact on the improvement of their medical facilities as it would boost the morale of the soldiers. First to the soldier, he said is having a treatment facility which caters to their needs to regain strength before going back to the mission. As flag officer of the Philippine Navy, Mercado said, “I am the one who gave direction to our ships to be out at sea or marines to go out in the field on harm’s way hoping that I will not receive a report of any of our personnel wounded worst killed in action”. “We know the perils of our job and at the end of the day we are assured what SM has done that here in Eastern Mindanao, Davao to be exact when I direct the commander to send out ships in our borders and when I direct the commander to send our marines in operations in areas where they are exposed to high risks, I know that when anything happens to them we have a station that will provide them with very nice medical service,” he said. He said their donors like SMFI keep them going to protect the people. “We do not mind to be in harm’s way in protecting you as long as at the end of the day we get not the recognition but at least the appreciation that we had been doing our tasks properly,” he said. “You are also our fellow comrades,” he added. “You may not be directly involved in protecting our people in this country but I can assure you that the efforts you are doing to us are in no way rank lower than all my combat soldiers are doing because at the end of the day what keeps us moving is people like you who continue to give us love and support of what we are doing,” he added. (Digna D. Banzon/PNA)

culture and the age demographic of the children. Forty public school principals from Cagayan de Oro City attended a meeting with Leonen last Thursday to discuss the challenges that have emerged when IDP students began trickling into their campuses. There were three common problems that needed to be addressed – many Maranaospeaking children could not understand the prevailing Cebuano vernacular, the students are demanding for Islamic prayer/ablution rooms and there were at least a dozen cases of bullying. Some obese IDP students complained that they were being shouted at “baboy”, which is doubly offensive for them considering that pig’s meat is sacrilegious for the Muslim Maranaos. One 14-year-old female seventh grader said she felt offended that some of her male classmates kept staring at her figure. Islam prohibits exposure of one’s figure especially when it is in a sexual context. Other students also avoided their IDP counterparts, dubbing them as “Maute terrorists.” All these concerns could be addressed by the psychosocial intervention, according to Leonen. Also present in the meeting was Department of Education (DepEd) disaster response overseer Ronilda Co who announced that they are temporarily deploying the displaced Maranao public school teachers in Northern Mindanao to serve as translators to the Maranaospeaking students who could not understand Cebuano. In the meantime, all parents of the IDP students have undergone briefing on basic campus regulations for their children to be familiar with.

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said the clash took place in Sitio Kabbon Latih, Barangay Latih, Patikul municipality at about 6:50 a.m. Thursday. The task force said the troops were conducting focused military operations when they clashed with a group of Abu Sayyaf bandits, who scampered to different directions. The bandits who figured in the clash were followers of Abu Sayyaf sub-leaders Jamiri Jaong Jawhari alias Amah Bers; Basaron Arok; and Amah Ollah. The troops recovered the remains of a slain Abu Sayyaf member and three high-powered firearms at the clash site. Joint Task Force Sulu withheld the identity of the wounded soldier but said he belongs to the Army’s 21st Infantry Battalion. The task force said the focused military operations continue in a bid to rescue the hostages in the island province of Sulu. The Abu Sayyaf bandits are still holding 24 hostages,

including 16 foreigners. They consist of eight Vietnamese, seven Indonesians, one Dutch, and eight Filipinos. Three of them -- all Vietnamese sailors -- are held captive in Basilan province. (Ely E. Dumaboc/PNA)

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of the program especially now that the government will pay the excess bill of patients who are confined at private hospitals. Dr. Chan said that the Department of Health (DOH) has partnered with private hospitals for this purpose however he said guidelines were set before both parties entered into an agreement. He further said they know some charges would exceed such as medicines, laboratory, any procedures among others and the government would pay for the excess. He clarified DOH will pay only the excess bill after deducting the PhilHealth benefits except for professional fee, room and board. Patients who are not yet members of PhilHealth will be enrolled to the program. Meanwhile, DOH-10 Regional Director Dr. Nimfa B. Torrizo said those who are advised for hospital admission should submit themselves to be treated and would no longer have a problem. No Balance Billing Policy (NBBP) of PhilHealth would apply to all members of sponsored members admitted in a government hospitals and that no other fees and expenses shall be charged above and beyond the package rates. NBBP would also be availed for those Marawi IDPs who are admitted in private hospitals staying in a ward room. DOH also coordinated with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for the food of the watchers or accompanying family member of the patients. Further, hospitals have assured they would also provide food for the watchers. On the reported first death in evacuation center, Dr. David A. Mendoza, Regional Epidemiology, Surveillance and Disaster Response Unit (RESDRU) chief, said the 1-year old baby died of pneumonia and severe malnutrition at an evacuation center in Balo-i town, Lanao del Norte. The baby was discharged on home against medical advice (HAMA) upon the request of her parents and taken back to the evacuation center. For his part, Dr. Alinader Minalang, Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO) Lanao del Sur chief, said they have been conducting medical mission for IDPs in the province. They also provided water containers with aquatabs to ensure potable, clean and safe water for the IDPs. Local health systems development (LHSD) chief Dr. Ellenieta HMV N. Gamolo, meanwhile, said they have enough doctors to cater the needs of the IDPs. They have tapped Doctors to the Barrio

(DTTB) volunteers. There are also augmentation from the other four regions in Mindanao including government hospitals such as NMMC, Mayor Hilarion A. Ramiro Sr. Regional Training and Teaching Hospital (MHARSRTTH), Gregorio T. Lluch Memorial Hospital (GTLMH) among others. (EOR/PIA10)

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Chamber would like to reiterate that it is BUSINESS AS USUAL for everyone as major events are pushing through and on schedule especially MINBIZCON. The meeting was attended by the co-operators for the event, MinDA, Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Department of Tourism (DOT). Several partners for MINBIZCON were also present from COHARA, MOFCCCI, and COCI. Ms. Lordilie Enjambre of Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) Northern Mindanao also informed the stakeholders and partners during the meeting that the next MINBIZCON Policy Roadshow will be in CARAGA on July 11, 2017. The 26th Mindanao Business Conference aims to consolidate policy agenda for submission to the Philippine President during the Philippine Business Conference on October. The Policy agenda submitted by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is the only policy agenda from the private sector that is honoured by the Philippine Government for possible adoption and action.

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for an aesthetic problem in a master’s thesis or a personal exploration in forms, technique and colors-- filtering out for what best connects the artist until one’s name shines brighter. These experiments, however, are ongoing pursuits to most painters, while two affirmed that as they evolve, what they do with the brush is what they are comfortable with. “I embrace what I am capable of doing and trust my instinct,” an artist affirmed. Moreover, a woman artist’s unique experience led to her “Hibla” identity: “An authority on the national art scene viewed my works at home. She was surprised and told me it was the first time that she saw this style. She then advised me to focus on this technique,” the limner quipped. The sentiments, which are narratives and experiences, reveal the creators’ state. Their objectives vary: as pursuits for cultural, social, spiritual and

physical healing; as a child’s play like Lego; and as art for inner peace, joy and happiness. They could be raw emotions, subconscious dreams, personal introspections, and commentaries on the world. In other instances, an artist approaches his art production from a formalist ideology: form over content. A painter, however, took a different view: “I strike a balance between my raw emotional energy and what is marketable.” Inquired about limiting and facilitating factors in art making, two limners pointed out that their constraint is their particular style such as works that use mixed vocabularies of images that include boxes and quadrants, or the applicator medium doing lines. The restraint also is the notion that everything has been done before in the abstract genre. “The limitation,” a painter stressed another angle, “is not on one’s art but how some regard abstraction. They quip that they can do better works than abstract painters.” But these creators disregard the critics. On the supply side of the value chain, time is another restraint, especially for limners who have day jobs. Moreover, the lack of dedicated art supply stores and art services in the immediate milieu also becomes a bottleneck. On the demand side of the value chain, the absence of art museums and public galleries in the province is still a challenge. Deviating from his peers, an artist averred that he does not see a limit in abstraction. A woman limner asserted her relationship with God and family as her driving force. Another painter said that how he ignored the nitpickers is working for his advantage. “I did a lot of genres aside from abstract art. But nonfigurative painting is what I desire to do the most,” an artist elucidated. Other painters support his assertion, saying it gives more freedom, feeds one’s hunger and makes one complete. It was a hard knot for a painter, but his passion drove him to it. A mentor’s influence and the natural environment were also reasons for preferring abstraction over other approaches. Nonrepresentational painting is “cerebral in terms of preparation and execution,” a painter illuminated. “The resulting visual output allows an artist and others to mirror oneself from different points of view.” The artists asserted that non-figurative art will surely hold its ground and flourish in the country. It is the only form that can hardly be rendered in a digital platform. Times are different now. People are evolving in terms of understanding and appreciation of the art form. Contemporary Art is the art of today, so the challenge for artists is to keep on painting. “The fact that abstract art gained a new generation of practitioners in the Philippines long after critics say that it had already reached its peak in the 1950’s,…is proof that this genre is not dead,” a limner opined. The evidence also shouts if we behold how the twelve abstractionists made prodigies in their endeavors.

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