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Broadcaster cheats death in gun attack By CHRIS V. PANGANIBAN Contributing Editor

SAN Francisco, Agusan del Sur--A hard-hitting radio commentator based in Marihatag town, this province, cheated death after he was shot several times on Wednesday night. A police report said the 35-year-old Julito “Paka” Orillaneda, owner-operator of dxJB-FM, was about to step down from the motorcycle he was riding when the lone gunman approached and shot him point-blank. Orillaneda, according See CHEATS, page 11

FIGHTING FOR DEAR LIFE. Broadcaster Julito

“Paka” Orillaneda was fighting for survival, but as of 3 p.m. yesterday, reports said doctors have pronounced him already in stable condition despite the the gunshot wounds he sustained.

End of peace talks will have Cagayan de Oro expected to ride out impact on Filipino peasants Business As Usual:

Marawi conflict, martial law extension By MIKE BAÑOS, Editor-at-Large

NATIONAL Economic and Development Authority (Neda) Regional Director Leon M. Dacanay Jr. answers a question during the press conference. Right, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary and Neda Director General Ernesto M. Pernia fields a question during the press conference.

TOP officials of the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) expect the fall-out from the Marawi conflict and the extension of martial law in Mindanao to have little, if not positive effects, on Cagayan de Oro City. Despite its relative proximity to Marawi City, located a threehour drive from Cagayan See usual, page 11

By GERRY LEE GORIT, Correspondent

CAGAYAN de Oro City--The impending cancellation of the peace talks between the government and the Communist rebels will have an impact on the thousands of peasants and their desire to have their own land, a peace expert said. During his State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Monday, President Rodrigo Duterte had announced he no longer wants the peace talks with the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) to continue citing the ambush of his security escorts in Arakan, North Cotabato recently. But for Satur Ocampo, this would also mean that the agreements achieved between the two parties would be nullified, particularly on the provision on agrarian reforms. See peasants, page 11

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Tribal leader to PRRD: ‘Build rather bomb lumad schools’ By GERRY LEE GORIT Correspondent

CAGAYAN de Oro City-Instead of threatening to bomb indigenous peoplerun schools, the government must build more schools for them, a tribal leader said Wednesday. Reacting to the pronouncement of President Rodrigo Duterte to destroy schools managed by the IPs, Datu Jomorito Goaynon, regional chairperson of the tribal group Kalumbay in Northern Mindanao, said it would be best if the present administration will help these communities in putting up more classrooms and school buildings so that “lumad” (native) children could have access to education. Duterte made the statement during a press conference following his State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Monday.

The President’s threat, Goaynon said, will put the lives of the IP students and their teachers in danger, aside from the fact that the building of these tribal schools in Northern Mindanao did not come from the coffers of the government but from the people with help of some private organizations, especially the Rural Missionaries of the Philippines (RMP) who provided teachers and other needs such as books and school materials. “Dili makatarunganon ang iyang gisulti (What Duterte said was not just). It will only embolden the government agents to commit more violations against the lumad (native) people, especially now that we are under martial law,” he said. In an official statement, National Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana has made it clear that the Armed Forces of the Philippines

(AFP) and its agents will continue to uphold the human rights and “advance the people’s best interest” as Congress recently approved the extension of martial law until December 31, 2017. There are about 64 IP schools operating in the region with more than 3,000 students belonging to the various tribal groups in the region. Most of these schools are found in Bukidnon, home to members of the seven tribes, the province’s original inhabitants, namely, the Higaonon, Talaandig, Bukidnon, Manobo, Matigsalug, Tigwanahon and Umayamnon. Goaynon said that even before Duterte’s remarks, many of the IP students and their teachers had experienced harassment from state security forces who had accused them of being supporters of the New People’s Army (NPA), the armed wing of the Communist movement in the

country. In fact, he said, two IP schools in the region—one in Barangay Minalwang, Claveria, Misamis Oriental and another in Barangay White Culaman in Kitaotao, Bukidnon— had already been closed in 2015 after their students, teachers and parents were alleged as NPA sympathizers. To air their sentiment, RMP teachers, with the help of the Save our School movement, are conducting picket rally at the Department of Education central office in Manila, from July 18 up to the present, urging the agency to stop the harassment of IP students and to ask the government for support. Goaynon said they also calling on the Duterte administration to allocate funds so more IP schools could be built. “Instead of destroying our schools, the government should help us build more classrooms in areas that

have not schools yet,” he said, adding that there are about 50 tribal communities in the region that have no educational facilities. He said the IPs are also urging the government to stop martial law and to continue its peace talks with the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP). Me a nw h i l e , C a r l o s C onde, Human Rights Watch’s (HRW) researcher for the Asia Division, said that by calling an attack on schools, “Duterte is directing the military to commit war crimes. International humanitarian law – the laws of war – prohibits attacks on schools and other civilian structures unless they are being used for military purposes. Deliberately attacking civilians, including students and teachers, is also a war crime.” Conde said IP-run “people’s schools” have long been targets of the military and paramilitary forces, which accused them of be-

ing “training grounds””] for the NPA, adding “government security forces in Mindanao have largely escaped accountability for such abuses.” He said the President should publicly retract his threat of violence against tribal schools before the military acts on them. Although the country has existing laws and the Department of Education guidelines prohibiting military use of schools, “they are often ignored.” “Instead of denying Filipino children their right to safe education, Duterte should sign the Safe Schools Declaration, an inter-governmental political commitment for the protection of students, teachers, schools, and universities from attack during times of war,” Conde said. He said 67 countries have now signed the declaration and “it’s clearer than ever that the Philippine should do likewise.”

MARAWI City, Lanao del Sur--Government troops have provided tight security to ensure safe passage of truckloads of humanitarian aid for the 2,000 displaced families in nearby town of Ditsaan-Ramain in Lanao del Sur. The town of DitsaanRamain, which is supposed to be the nearest municipality from this city, became the farthest after the route

towards the area was cut when fighting started between the government forces and the Daesh-inspired group on May 23. Capt. Jo-ann Petinglay, Joint Task Force Marawi spokesperson, on Thursday said nine truckloads of humanitarian aid were delivered on Wednesday by the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) and various humanitarian aid organizations. “Each family received a half-sack of rice, some canned goods and other commodities through the courtesy of the World Food Program, a humanitarian organization of the United Nations,” Petinglay added. Ditsaan-Ramain Munici-

pal Planning and Development Coordinator Mustapha Salic said the truckloads of humanitarian aid was the fourth set of relief goods the government has distributed to the evacuees. PSWDO personnel and from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) assisted in the delivery while the Ramain municipal government supervised the distribution of the relief goods. Salic said the evacuees earlier received kitchen utensils, food packs, and hygiene kits from various benefactors. Ditsaan-Ramain Mayor Saidamen Amer Adiong said there is a dire need for the continued delivery of

relief goods to the internally displaced persons (IDPs). “We want to thank you (the donors) for heeding to the cry of Maranaos and for delivering more assistance to the refugees,” Adiong said. “I also commend the armed forces for allowing our fishermen from 14 barangays in Ramain to continue fishing in Lanao Lake for their sustenance,” he added. Representatives of the Department of Trade and Industry in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (DTI-ARMM) were also present to monitor the prices of basic commodities in the municipalities hosting evacuees, including Saguiaran, Pantar,

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Troops secure aid delivery to Marawi IDPs This is to inform that REYNALDO DY ABRIOL died on 29, June 2017 at Cabalantian Manticao, Misamis Oriental.

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NEDA-10 Forecast: Northern Mindanao’s economy can grow 8.2 percent by 2022 By Mike Baños Editor-at-Large

THE National Economic Development Authority (Neda) in Region 10 expects Northern Mindanao to be reaching for double digit growth by 2022. “For the region, the economy is expected to grow by 5.8-7.6 percent over the next five, six years, and to as high by 8.2 percent by 2022,” said NEDA-10 Regional Director Leon M. Dacanay Jr. during a press conference following the regional unveiling of the Philippine Development Plan and Northern Mindanao Regional Development Plan last July 18 at a local hotel. “Industry and services shall stay as growth drivers, but agriculture shall be made as the backbone of the region’s economic activities,” Dacanay added. The Northern Mindanao Regional Development Plan for 2017-2022 outlines major strategic plans and priorities that address poverty, and increased incomes to create resilient and sustainable communities, and build vibrant industries and businesses. “The region also aims to reduce poverty incidence among families to as low as 22% by 2022,” Dacanay said. “The bolder objective is to significantly improve poverty situation and agriculture, in geographically isolated and far flung areas, where many of the poor are found. Achieving this objective will force the region to leverage unemployment and aim at reducing unemployment rate to below 20 percent.” Aside from increasing access to jobs, the quality of jobs has to be adequate, to reduce income poverty, particularly among farmers and unskilled workers, he added. The GATEWAY Socioeconomic Planning Secretary and NEDA Director General Ernesto M. Pernia acknowledged how the regional captured the strategic objective as GATEWAY, supportive of the present administration’s

3 pillars of development at reducing inequality (Pagbabago), increasing potential growth (Patuloy na PagUnlad), and enhancing the social fabric (Malasakit). “This is expressed in the region’s vision to be a major gateway and leading industrial core and trade center in Southern Philippines. To realize this vision, Northern Mindanao will implement strategic interventions, coined as GATEWAY,” Pernia said. Pernia explained the letters of the acronym: Ggood governance, peace and order; A-access, logistics and other infrastructure; Ttrade, tourism and industry; Presentation of the Aksyon Para Ambisyon PDP RDP Northern Mindanao 2017-2022. CIO Photo E-environment and sustainable development; W- well BIR Form No. 2803 Location: Abaga Lala,Lanao del Norte Area: 563sq. meters being and improved welfare; REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Tax Declaration No.: H-0200234 DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE A- agriculture and fisheries; Boundaries: North : lot no. 7198 Republic of the Philippines East : Road Y – youth empowerment Department of Finance BUREAU OF INTERNAL REVENUE SUPPLEMENTAL BULLETIN

NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the estate of spouses EDGARDO G. URBI and Dr. CLARITA S. URBI, who both died intestate on February 8, 2016 in Butuan City and November 1, 2016, respectively, consisting of: 1) a residential land located in Barangay Bayanihan, Butuan City under Tax Declaration No. 08-04-0002-01437 covered by TCT No. RT-6098 containing an area of 300 square meters; 2) residential land located at Barangay Bayanihan, Butuan City covered by TCT No. RT-6097 containing an area of 300 square meters and residential building under Tax Declaration No. 08-04-000201438, is the subject of a DEED OF EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF SPOUSES EDGARDO G. URBI AND DR. CLARITA S.URBI WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE made and executed by deceased Edgardo G. Urbi and Dr. Clarita S. Urbi’s legitimate children and sole heirs, namely, Dr. Edwin Rommel S. Urbi, Dr. Gamaliel S. Urbi, Maria Christina S. Urbi-Resendez, and Maria Claire S. Urbi-Tran, adjudicating above-described properties located in Barangay Bayanihan, Butuan City (family home and lot) solely to Gamaliel S. Urbi, being the heir who has maintained residence in Butuan City, and who has the capacity to administer the estate for the common benefit of the other heirs, per Doc. No. 474; Page No. 95; Book No. CV; Series of 2016 of the Notarial Registry of Atty. Joseph E. Tomaneng, CPA, Notary Public in and for the City of Butuan and Agusan del Norte, Philippines. MDN July 21, 28 & Aug. 4, 2107

Publication Notice R.A. 10172

ANNEX “B”

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CCE-034-2017

July 7, 2017

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172). Notice is hereby served to the public that ARGIEY ARABIANA ARANAS has filed with this office a petition for correction of entry of sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the certificate of live birth of ARGIEY ARABIANA ARANAS at Medina, Misamis Oriental and whose parents are Alejandro Ladera Aranas and Sherlita Bolongaita Arabiana. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than ____________. MDN: July 21 & 28, 2017

(SGD) MARINA MAQUIDATO-AMONCIO Municipal Civil Registrar

NOTICE OF SALE

(For Real and/or Personal Property)

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Pursuant to the provisions of Section 209 and/or 213 of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as amended, the undersigned will sell at public auction for cash to the highest bidder at Municipal Covered Court on the August 17, 2017 beginning at 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM of said day, the following distrained and/ or levied property of LANAO ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE (LANECO) with address at Sagadan,Tubod Lanao del Norte as described below in satisfaction of his/ its internal revenue taxes and penalties amounting to Twenty Five Million Eight hundred Fifty Seven Thousand Ninety Eight and 69/100 only (Php25,857,098.69) per Assessment Notice No(s) RR16-101-025-12 for taxable year 2008 dated February 29,2012 respectively, due the Republic of the Philippines plus all related expenses and costs of sales. DESCRIPTION OF PERSONAL/REAL PROPERTY(IES) (If more space is needed, use reverse side) Title No.: T-25298 Kind of Land: Residential Land Location: Purok 1 Poblacion Bacolod, Lanao del Norte Area: 517 sq. meters Tax Declaration No.: H-011401(01) Boundaries: North :along line 1-2 bylot no.435 cad 695 East : on southwest along line 2-3 by lot434 cad 695 South : on the north along line3-4 by National Hihgway West : on southeast alongline 4-1 lot no.432cad695

Floor Price:

PhP 173,195.00

Title No.: Kind of Land: Location: Area: Tax Declaration No.: Boundaries:

T-23948 commercial Land Poblacion Linamon,Lanao del Norte 566 sq. meters H-014573 North : AL 3-4,lot 3205-E East : Al 4-5-6 lot 3205-F(ALLEY) South : SE, AL 6-1 National Highway West : 1-2-3 Lot 3205-B

PHp 350,920.00

Floor Price:

Title No.: Kind of Land: Location: Area: Tax Declaration No.: Boundaries:

T-24657 Commercial Land Tubod,Lanao del Norte 330sq. meters H-010489(07) North:NE: Line 5-1by lot 6281,TS-210 East : along line 1-2by lot 6260,TS210 South: SW: along line 3-4-5 by municipal Road West: SE :along line5-1by lot 6281, TS-210

Floor Price:

PHp 165,000.00

Title No.: Kind of Land:

T-23923 Commercial Land

South : lot 7196 West : lot 435

PHp 253,350.00

Floor Price:

Title No.: Kind of Land: Location: Area: Tax Declaration No.: Boundaries:

T-5247 Industrial Land Poblacion Tubod,Lanao del Norte 40,000sq. meters H-011942(22) North: points 4-8 by the property of Felipe Lao East : points6-8 property of Concordia Lao South: points 8-1 by lot B West: points 1-2 by Lot C Road

PHp 18,240,000.00

Floor Price:

Title No.: Kind of Land: Building Location: Poblacion Tubod, Lanao del Norte Area: 486 sq. meters Tax Declaration No.: H-012056 Boundaries: Built on lot no. A(LRC0 PSD under TD no H-011942(22) With an area of 40,000 sqm. In the name of (LANECO)

Floor Price:

Title No.: Kind of Land: Location: Area: Tax Declaration No.: Boundaries:

Building Abaga Lala,Lanao del Norte 633.70 sq. meters H-0200235 built on lot7197 SWo24530 under TD no. H-0200234

PHp 1,131,354.00

Floor Price:

Title No.: Kind of Land: Building Location: Poblacion Linamon,Lanao del Norte Area: 827 sq. meters Tax Declaration No.: H-013222 Boundaries: Commercial bldg. erected on lot no 3205-C T-2394 under TD no. 0102208

Floor Price:

Done in the City/Municipality of Cagayan de Oro, Province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines, this 13th day of July, 2017.

COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE By:

ATTY. HERMENO A. PALAMINE Authorized Internal Revenue Officer (Signature over Printed Name) Regional Director

See GROW, page 11 EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH A DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PARCEL OF LAND Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the deceased LUZVIMINDA SALON TAGLE, who died on April 08, 2016 in Cagayan de Oro Medical Center, Cagayan de Oro City; that the said deceased, at the time of her death, left a Parcel of Land situated in the Barrio of Igpit Municipality of Opol, Province of Misamis Oriental and more particularly described as follows; TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION; TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-20210; “A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 6, Block 7 of the subdivision plan PSD-10-021171, being a portion of Lot 3507-A (LRC) PSD-211999) Situated in the Barrio of Igpit, Municipality of Opol, Province of Misamis Oriental; Containing an area of TWO HUNDRED TWO (202) SQUARE METERS, more or less; is the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH A DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PARCEL OF LAND; is made and entered into by and between; HEIRS OF LATE LUZVIMINDA SALON TAGLE, represented by her surviving spouse, JAIME L. TAGLE and their legitimate children, namely: JAMES SALON TAGLE (married), JOMAR SALON TAGLE (married) and JASMIN TAGLE MURILLO (married), all of legal age, Filipino citizens, with residence and postal address at #115 St. Claire Street, Zone 10 6th Division Patag, Cagayan de Oro City, hereinafter called as SELLERS/HEIRS; and JASMIN TAGLE MURILLO, likewise of legal age, Filipino citizen, married to GREG D. MURILLO, with residence and postal address at #115 St. Claire Street, Zone 10, 6th Division Patag, Cagayan de Oro City, hereinafter called as the BUYER/VENDEE; that for and in consideration of the sum of FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS ONLY (Php 50,000.00) Philippine Currency receipt of said amount is hereby acknowledged by the SELLER/VENDOR after the amount is paid in hand by the BUYER/S or VENDEE/S the SELLER/S or VENDEE/S hereby SELL, CEDE, TRANSFER and CONVEY the abovedescribed properties containing an area of TWO HUNDRED TWO (2020 SQUARE METERS, more or less in favor of the sum the BUYER/S or VENDEE/S his/her heirs, assigns or successors-interest, free-from any liens ad encumbrances, free from any third-party claimant whomsoever and the same is non-tenanted; Under Notary Public of EMELITO J. MARQUIÑO; as per Doc No. 221; Page No. 44; Book No. XIV; Series of 2017.

MDN: July 14, 21 & 28, 2017

RA 10172/9048 Form No. (LCRO) NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of RA No.10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that APPLE MAE HABLO SILVA has filed with this Office a petition for correction of GENDER from “MALE” to “FEMALE” on the certificate of Live Birth of APPLE MAE HABLO SILVA who was born on May 26, 1996 at Wao, Lanao del Sur and whose parents are NELSON S. SILVA and JOSEFINA S. HABLO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than July 31, 2017.

MDN: July 21 & 28, 2017

PHp 4,224,060.00

Bureau of Internal Revenue reserves the right to reject any or all bids received.

Republic of the Philippines AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO Province of Lanao del Sur Municipality of Wao OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR

PHp 2,843,100.00

and education. The foundation for inclusive and sustainable development such as peace and security, strategic infrastructure, resilience to build-up and economic integrity are likewise articulated in the plan, he added. The People’s Plan

(SGD.) PERLA A. INIEGO Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: July 14, 21 & 28, 2017

NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the motor vehicle left by AGNES C. TIDALGO, who died intestate on April 6, 2016 at P-18 Princess Homes, Brgy. San Vicente, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, described as: Make: Ford Body Type: Hatchback Plate Number: KGK863 Chassis Number: MNBJXXARJJBM75115 Engine Number: TSJABM75115 Color: Blue, is the subject of a DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE executed by deceased Agnes C. Tidalgo’s husband, Winstom C. Tidalgo, stating that he and the deceased have two (2) children, namely, Nathanael C. Tidalgo (13 years old), and Nathania Kate C. Tidalgo (4 years old), and as legal heirs of the deceased, they adjudicate unto themselves above-described property, per Doc. No. 1072; Page No. 108; Book No. 8; Series of 2017 of the Notarial Registry of Alfredo P. Jalad, Notary Public in Butuan City, Philippines. MDN: July 14, 21 & 28, 2017

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Another hard-hitting broadcaster was shot in Surigao Del Sur Wednesday. A report said that Julito “Paka-paka” Orillaneda, 35, owner-operator of DXJB FM in Marihatag, Surigao Del Sur, was shot several times at close range on his way home Wednesday evening. The report also said that Orillaneda was the fifth radioman to be shot and killed “in the line of duty” in Surigao since 2009. While the four others died, Orillaneda was still fighting for his life in a hospital in Butuan City. With a bullet wound on his head and other parts of the body, we pray that he could survive.

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Of the shooting incidents, the law enforcers arrested only one suspect. We have no update on whether the suspect now languished is prison. The latest victim, Orillaneda was reportedly a staunch critic of the town mayor in Marihatag. Whether the shooting of Orillenada has something to do with his being critical of the town mayor, that is the work of the law enforcers now. We could only surmise the risk of being a member of the press. It is not really a joke to be a crusader, especially when the issues involved “onion skinned” individuals. Usually, public officials

are so “onion-skinned” that a slight imputation or a hint about how they run the affairs of their administration was enough to emotionally trigger the hardliner supporters. We have been in the media for many decades. It is our observation that it is the supporters of the public official who usually act as the first line of defense whenever their patron is under siege. Perhaps, out of fanaticism, under pretext of undying loyalty, these supporters would do anything to protect the image of the public official. After all, these people have everything at stake – the monthly allowances,

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perks, the scholarship of their children, the juicy position of their wives or children, and other privileges. These political leeches enjoy the blessing of the public official who acts as their benefactor. It is no wonder that even in the social media, one could read and observe that some would just come out of the blue to be critical to people who poke on the public official’s frailties. Sometimes, it is unfortunate that even the colleagues See shooting, page 11

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wayward and rebellious, there are still Filipino children who can be “the hope of the fatherland” with their dedication to math and engineering, as Dr. Jose P. Rizal once intoned. The post: “Judenites once again displayed excellence as they bagged several awards in the ASIA MATH and ENGINEERING CHALLENGE held in Singapore last June 6-10, 2017. In the Senior Category, Erin Sophia Mauricio (7A), Jade Lianne Santos (7A), and Zoe Angeli Uy (6B) won Gold in Robot Programming Contest and Project Presentation Competition. -oooST. JUDE SINGING STUDENTS CROWNED BEST PERFORMERS: “Jasmine Mei Santos (10A), Miguel Sebastian Borbe (7C), Wynette Kristi Chua

(6B), Mikhail Stefan Borbe, and Kaitlynne Maree Chua won Silver (in the same contest category). “In the Junior Category’s Project Presentation, Eiress Bassey Ong (6D), Jasmine Eve Ong (6E), and Jian Kyle Santos (5B) were Gold medalists while Alexandra Brianne Gochia (6C), Dominique Kiersten Lim (6B), Aaron Matthew Tan (5D), Ayisha Madeleine Ong (6A), Franze Micah Castañeda (5A), and Keefe Malcolm Ng (5A) were Silver Medalists. In addition, Alvann Walter Paredes Dy (6A), Nathan Clarence Yu (6C), and Darrion Kyler Lim (5F) were awarded as Bronze Medalists. “The entire Saint Jude Catholic School delegate was also awarded the Best Performance during the Cultural Night where they

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sang a Filipino song entitled `Tagumpay Nating Lahat’....” By the way, Erin Sophia Mauricio is my niece, she being the lone daughter of my brother Leny and my sister-in-law, lawyer Irene. Congratulations to all of them, too. -oooERIN AND TEAMMATES: CHAMPION ROBOT PROGRAMMERS: I am particularly awed by the victory of Erin and her teammates in winning gold in the Robot Programming Contest. This feat serves as a reminder that the days of intelligent robots have now arrived, not only among first world countries, but even in scientifically-backward See contest, page 11

Think A Minute

Live and learn

Think a minute. A little boy said: “I’ve learned that if I’m in trouble at school, I’m going to be in more trouble at home.” A husband remarked: “I’ve learned I should never praise my mother’s cooking while I’m eating my wife’s cooking.” An old woman observed: “I’ve learned that 6-year-old children are the only ones who think it’s neat when their teeth fall out.” One guy said: “I’ve learned that loaning money to family and friends causes them to lose their memory.” And a young adult painfully

concluded: “I’ve learned you can do something in a moment that will give you heartache the rest of your life.” You’ve heard the expression, “Live and learn.” The two should go together. But sometimes we just live. “We all make mistakes, but it’s the wise who learn not to repeat them.” In a way, our life’s like a ship: we can steer it by the rudder or by the rocks. We can learn to read the signs and avoid trouble by making the right choices, or we can learn the slow, hard way by continuing to run into

problems from our wrong choices. So if we want a good life, we need to be a good student of life. We need to realize we can learn something from everybody. Some people even teach us by their bad example how not to live. A smart man said: “We should learn from other people’s mistakes, since there’s simply not enough time for us to make all the mistakes ourselves.” Another person said: “I’ve learned silence from the talkative and kindness from the unkind.” So our different teachers can include both

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Republic of the Philippines Department of Labor and Employment REGIONAL TRIPARTITE WAGES AND PRODUCTIVITY BOARD Region X, Northern Mindanao RULES IMPLEMENTING WAGE ORDER NO. RX-19 Pursuant to Section 6, Rule IV of the Amended Rules of Procedure on Minimum Wage Fixing, and Section 26 of Wage Order No. RX-19, the following rules are hereby issued for the guidance and compliance by all concerned in Region X: Rule I PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS Section 1. TITLE. These Rules shall be known as “The Rules Implementing Wage Order No. RX-19.

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Section 2.

DEFINITION OF TERMS.

a. Order means Wage Order No. RX - 19. b. Department means the Department of Labor and Employment. c. Commission means the National Wages and Productivity Commission. d. Board means the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board X. e. Region X covers the Provinces of Bukidnon, Camiguin, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental, and Lanao del Norte and the Cities of Cagayan de Oro and Iligan. f. Basic Wage refers to the remuneration or earnings, paid by an employer to a worker for services rendered on normal working days and hours but does not include Cost of Living Allowance, profit-sharing payment, premium payment, 13th Month Pay or other monetary benefits which are not considered as part of/or integrated into the regular salary of the worker. g. Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) refers to the cost of living allowance prescribed by the Board for covered private sector workers and employees in Region X. h. Agriculture refers to farming in all its branches and includes the cultivation and tillage of the soil, production, cultivation, growing and harvesting of any agricultural or horticultural commodities, dairying, raising of livestock or poultry, the culture of fish and other aquatic products in farms or ponds and any activity performed by a farmer or on a farm as an incident to or in conjunction with such farming operations, but does not include the manufacturing and/or processing of sugar, coconut, tobacco, pineapple, or other farm products. i. Establishment refers to an economic unit, which engages in one or predominantly one kind of economic activity at a single fixed location. For purposes of determining eligibility for exemption, establishments under the same owner/s but separately registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) or Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) as the case may be, irrespective of their location, shall be treated as individual and distinct establishments. j. Retail Establishment refers to an entity principally engaged in the sale of goods to end users for personal or household use. A retail establishment that regularly engages in wholesale activities loses its retail character. For purposes of this Guidelines, retail establishments must be regularly employing not more than 10 workers. k. Service Establishment refers to an entity principally engaged in the sale of services to individuals for his own or household use and is generally recognized as such. For purposes of this Guidelines, service establishments must be regularly employing not more than 10 workers. l. Barangay Micro Business Enterprise (BMBE) refers to any business entity or enterprise issued with a Certificate of Authority registered under Go Negosyo Act (RA 10644). m. Distressed Establishment refer to establishments which meet the criteria enumerated in Section 3A of the National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC) Guidelines No. 02 Series of 2007, otherwise known as the “ Amended Rules on Exemption from Compliance with the Prescribed Wage Increases/Cost of Living Allowances Granted By the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board. n. Corporation refers to an artificial being created by operation of law, having the right of succession and the powers, attributes and properties expressly authorized by law or incident to its existence as provided under Section 2, Batas Pambansa Bilang 68 otherwise known as The Corporation Code of the Philippines. o. Partnership refers to an association of two or more persons who bind themselves to contribute money, property or industry to a common fund with the intention of dividing the profits among themselves for the exercise of a profession. p. Non-Stock Non-Profit Organization refers to one organized principally for public purposes such as charitable, educational, cultural or similar purposes and does not issue shares of stock to its members. q. Stock Corporation refers to one organized for profit and issues shares of stock to its members. r. Quasi-banks refers to institutions such as investment houses and financing companies performing quasi-banking functions as defined by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. s. Conservatorship refers to a remedy resorted to by the monetary board in case a bank or quasi-bank is in a state of continuing inability or unwillingness to maintain condition of liquidity deemed adequate to protect the interests of the depositors and creditors. A conservator is appointed to manage the establishment in order to restore its viability. t. Receivership/liquidation refers to a remedy resorted by the Monetary Board in case a bank or quasi-bank is (a) unable to pay its liabilities as they become due in the ordinary course of business; (b) has insufficient realizable assets as determined by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to meet its liabilities; (c) cannot continue in business without involving probable losses to its depositors or creditors; or (d) has willfully violated a cease and desist order under Sec. 37 that has become final involving acts or transactions which amount to fraud or dissipation of the assets of the institution. u. Under Corporate Rehabilitation refers to establishments that are placed under a rehabilitation receiver by a court of competent jurisdiction. v. Cooperative refers to a duly registered association pursuant to R.A. 6938 (Cooperative Code of the Philippines) and other laws. w. Capital refers to paid-up capital at the end of the last full accounting period, in the case of corporations or total invested capital at the beginning of the period under review, in the case of partnerships or single proprietorships. x. Deficit refers to the negative balance of the retained earnings account of a corporation. Retained earnings represent the cumulative balance of periodic earnings, dividend distributions, prior period adjustments and other capital adjustments. y. Financial Statement refers to a written report which quantitatively describes the financial health of a company. This includes the following: balance sheet, income statement, statement of changes in equity, cash flow statement and notes to financial statement. z. Full Accounting Period refers to a period of twelve (12) months or one year of business operations; aa. Hazard refers to a dangerous phenomenon, substance, human activity or condition that may cause loss of life, injury or other health impacts, property damage, loss of livelihood or services, social and economic disruption, or environmental damage; any potential threat to public safety and/or public health; any phenomenon which has the potential to cause disruption or damage to people, their environment, i.e., their communities. The four classes of hazards are natural, technological, biological and societal hazards. (National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council). bb. Disaster refers to a serious disruption of the functioning of a community or a society involving widespread human, material, economic or environmental losses and impacts, which exceeds the ability of the affected community or society to cope using its own resources; an actual threat to public health and safety where the local government and the emergency services are unable to meet the immediate needs of the community; an event in which the local emergency management measures are insufficient to cope with a hazard, whether due to a lack of time, capacity or resources, resulting in unacceptable levels of damage or number of casualties. cc. Interim Period refers to a financial reporting period shorter than a full financial year (most typically a quarter or half-year); dd. State of Calamity refers to a condition involving mass casualty and/or major damages to property, disruption of means of livelihoods, roads and normal way of life of people in the affected areas as a result of the occurrence of natural or human-induced hazard. (Sec. 3 of RA 10121, Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010). ee. Total Assets refer to things of value owned by the business such as

cash, machines, building and land which can be measured or expressed in money terms. ff. Wage Distortion refers to a situation where an application of the prescribed wage increase results in the elimination or severe contraction of intentional quantitative differences in wage or salary rates between and among employee groups in an establishment as to effectively obliterate the distinctions embodied in such wage structure based on skills, length of service, or other logical bases of differentiation. RULE II NEW MINIMUM WAGE RATES

Section 1. CLASSIFICATION. The classification under Wage Order No. RX-18 is hereby adopted except for the municipalities of Opol and Laguindingan, which are reclassified from Wage Category III to II and Wage Category IV to III, respectively. Section 2. NEW MINIMUM WAGE RATES. Upon effectivity of the Order, the minimum daily wage rates of covered workers and employees in the private sector in Region X shall be increased as follows: a.) Wage Category I: Fifteen Pesos (P15.00) in the Basic Wage and Five Pesos (P5.00) Cost of Living Allowance (COLA); b.) Wage Category II: Thirteen Pesos (P13.00) in the Basic Wage and Five Pesos (P5.00) Cost of Living Allowance (COLA); c.) Wage Category III: Ten Pesos (P10.00) in the Basic Wage and Five Pesos (P5.00) Cost of Living Allowance (COLA); d.) Wage Category IV: Eight Pesos (P8.00) in the Basic Wage and Five Pesos (P5.00) Cost of Living Allowance (COLA). e.) Upon effectivity, the new daily minimum wage rates of covered workers and employees in the private section in Region X shall be as follows:

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Section 9. MOBILE AND BRANCH WORKERS. The minimum wage rates of workers, who by the nature of their work have to travel, shall be those applicable in the domicile or head office of the employer. The minimum wage rates of workers working in branches or agencies of establishments in or outside Region X shall be those applicable in the place where they are stationed. Section 10. TRANSFER OF PERSONNEL. The transfer of personnel to areas outside the Region shall not be a valid ground for the reduction of the wage rates being enjoyed by the workers prior to such transfer. The workers transferred to other Regions with higher wages shall be entitled to the minimum rates applicable therein. Section 11. CREDITABLE WAGE INCREASE. All wage increases granted to workers in organized establishments within three (3) months prior to the effectivity of this Order shall be credited as compliance with this Order; provided that an agreement to this effect has been forged between the parties or a collective bargaining agreement provision allowing creditability exists. In the absence of such an agreement or provision in the CBA, any increase granted by the employer shall not be credited as compliance with the wage rates prescribed in this Order. In unorganized establishments, any increase granted by the employer within five (5) months prior to the effectivity of this Order shall be credited as compliance therewith. Where the increases given by the employer is in the form of allowances, the employer shall make the necessary adjustments (integration/addition) to comply with the wage rates prescribed herein. However, if the amount of the increase is greater than the increase granted under this Order, the employer has the option to integrate partially or in full the allowances earlier given. In the event of partial integration, any excess maybe retained as allowances Section 12. SUGGESTED FORMULAE IN DETERMINING THE EQUIVALENT MONTHLY REGIONAL MINIMUM WAGE RATES: I. For Non-Muslim Areas (Cities of Cagayan de Oro, Gingoog, Oroquieta, Ozamiz, Tangub, Malaybalay and Valencia, and Provinces of Bukidnon, Camiguin, Misamis Occidental and Misamis Oriental):

Effective December 1, 2017, the Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) shall be integrated into the basic wage, to wit:

Section 3. COVERAGE. The wage increases prescribed herein shall apply to all workers and employees in the private sector receiving minimum wage in the region, regardless of their position, designation or status, and irrespective of the method by which their wages are paid. This Order shall not cover persons in the personal service of another, domestic workers or kasambahay under Batas Kasambahay (RA 10361), and workers of Barangay Micro Business Enterprises (BMBEs) registered under Go Negosyo Act (RA 10644). Section 4. BASIS OF THE MINIMUM WAGE. The minimum wage rates prescribed under this Order shall be for the normal working hours, which shall not exceed eight (8) hours work per day. Section 5. APPLICATION TO CONTRACTORS. In the case of contracting out of jobs or work, (e.g. construction projects, security, janitorial, and similar services) the wage rates prescribed in this Order shall be borne by the principals or clients of the contractor and the contract shall be deemed amended accordingly. In the event, however, that the principals or clients fail to pay the prescribed wage rates, the contractor shall be jointly and severally liable with his principal or client. Section 6. WORKERS PAID BY RESULTS. All workers paid by results, including those who are paid on piecework, “takay”, “pakyaw”, or task basis, shall be entitled to receive not less than the prescribed minimum wage rates per eight (8) hours of work a day, or a proportion thereof for work less than eight (8) hours. The adjusted minimum wage rates for workers paid by results shall be computed in accordance with the following steps:

Section 7. WAGES OF SPECIAL GROUPS OF WORKERS. Apprentices and learners of accredited learnership and apprenticeship programs shall receive not less than seventy-five percent (75%) of the applicable minimum wage rates prescribed in this Order. All recognized learnership and apprenticeship agreements approved by TESDA and entered into before the effectivity of the Order shall be automatically modified in so far as their wage clauses are concerned to reflect the adjustments prescribed under the same Order. All qualified handicapped workers shall receive the full minimum wage rate prescribed herein pursuant to Republic Act No. 7277, otherwise known as the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons. Section 8. APPLICATION TO PRIVATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS INCLUDING THOSE OFFERING TECHNICAL/VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TVET). In the case of private educational institutions, the share of covered workers and employees in the increase of tuition fees for the Academic Year 2017-2018 shall be considered as compliance with the increases prescribed herein. However, any shortfall in the wage increase set forth herein shall be covered starting Academic Year 2018-2019. Private educational institutions which have not increased their tuition fees for the Academic Year 2017-2018 may defer compliance with the provisions of this Wage Order until the beginning of the next school year. In any case, all private institutions including those offering technical/vocational education and training shall implement the increases prescribed herein starting Academic Year 2018-2019.

Section 13. APPEAL TO THE COMMISSION. Any party aggrieved by this Order may file a verified appeal with the Commission through the Board, in three (3) printed copies, not later ten (10) days from the publication of this Order, in accordance with Rule V, Section 1 of NWPC Guidelines No.1, Series of 2007. The Commission shall decide the appeal within sixty (60) calendar days from the date of filing. The appeal shall be accompanied by a memorandum of appeal which shall state the grounds relied upon and the arguments in support of the appeal. Section 14. EFFECT OF THE APPEAL. The filing of appeal does not operate to stay the Order unless the party appealing such Order shall file with the Commission an undertaking with a surety or sureties satisfactory to the Commission for payment to employees affected by the Order of the corresponding increase, in the event such Order is affirmed. See rules, page 7

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RULE III EXEMPTION Section 1. WHO MAY BE EXEMPTED. Upon application with and as determined by the Board in accordance with the NWPC Guidelines No. 02, series of 2007 (Amended Rules on Exemption from Compliance with the Prescribed Wage Increases) and Resolution No. 01, series of 2014, (Resolution Amending NWPC Guidelines No. 02, series of 2007, as amended) the following maybe exempted from the applicability of this Wage Order, to wit: a. Distressed establishments; b. Establishments adversely affected by natural calamities and human-induced disasters. Section 2. CRITERIA FOR EXEMPTION. The following criteria shall be used to determine whether the applicant-establishment is qualified for exemption: A. Distressed Establishments 1. For Corporations/ Cooperatives a. Full Exemption a.1. When the deficit, as defined in Section I (N) of NWPC Guidelines No. 02, series of 2007, as of the last full accounting period immediately preceding the effectivity of the Order amounts to 20% or more of the paid-up capital for the same period; or a.2. When an establishment registers capital deficiency i.e., negative stockholders’ equity, as of the last full accounting period immediately preceding the effectivity of the Order.

b. Partial Exemption b.1. When the deficit, as defined in Section I (N) of the abovementioned Guidelines, as of the last full accounting period immediately preceding the effectivity of the Order amounts to at least 10% but less than 20% of the paid-up capital for the same period; c. Conditional Exemption c.1. When the actual net loss as of the interim period immediately preceding the effectivity of the Order amounts to at least 25% of total assets.

2. For Single Proprietorships/Partnerships a. Full Exemption: a.1. When the accumulated net losses for the last two (2) full accounting periods immediately preceding the effectivity of the Order amounts to 20% or more of the total invested capital at the beginning of the period under review; or a.2. When an establishment registers capital deficiency i.e., negative net worth as of the last full accounting period immediately preceding the effectivity of the Order.

c. Conditional Exemption c.1. When the actual net loss as of the interim period immediately preceding the effectivity of the Order amounts to at least 25% of total assets. 3. For Non-stock, Non-profit Organizations.

3. For Non-stock, Non-profit Organizations a. Full Exemption: a.1. When the accumulated net losses for the last two (2) full accounting periods immediately preceding the effectivity of the Order amounts to 20% or more of the fund balance/members’ contribution at the beginning of the period; or a.2. When an establishment registers capital deficiency i.e., negative fund balance/members’ contribution as of the last full accounting period or interim period, if any, immediately preceding the effectivity of the Order.

b. Partial Exemption: b.1. When the accumulated net losses for the last two (2) full accounting periods immediately preceding the effectivity of the Order amounts to at least 10% but not more than 20% of the fund balance/members’ contribution at the beginning of the period. c. Conditional Exemption: c.1. When the actual net loss as of the interim period immediately preceding the effectivity of the Order amounts to at least 25% of total assets.

4. For Banks and Quasi-banks a. Under receivership/liquidation Exemption may be granted to a bank or quasi-bank under receivership or liquidation when there is a certification from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas that it is under receivership or liquidation as provided in Section 30 of RA 7653, otherwise known as the New Central Bank Act. b. Under controllership/conservatorship A bank or quasi-bank under controllership/ conservatorship may apply for exemption as a distressed establishment under this Guidelines. c. Establishments Under Corporate Rehabilitation Exemption may be granted to corporations, partnerships and associations under corporate rehabilitation when there is an order from a court of competent jurisdiction that it is under rehabilitation as provided in Section 6 Rule IV of the Interim Rules of Procedure on Corporate Rehabilitation (2000).

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B. Establishments Adversely Affected by Natural and Human-induced Calamities

1. The establishment must be located in an area declared by a competent authority as under a state of calamity. 2. The natural and human-induced calamity must have occurred within 6 months prior to the effectivity of the Order. However, if based on the assessment by a competent authority, the damage to properties is at least 50% and the period of recovery will exceed one (1) year, the 6-month period may be extended to one(1) year. 3. Losses suffered by the establishment as a result of the calamity that exceed the insurance coverage should amount to 20% or more of the stockholders’ equity as of the last full accounting period in the case of corporations and cooperatives, total invested capital in the case of partnerships and single proprietorships and fund balance/members’ contribution in the case of non-stock non-profit organizations. Only losses or damage to properties directly resulting from the calamity and not incurred as a result of normal business operations shall be considered. 4. Where necessary, the Board or its duly authorized representative shall conduct an ocular inspection of the establishment or engage the services of experts to validate the extent of damages suffered.

Section 3. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED .The following supporting documents shall be submitted together with the application: For All Categories of Exemption Proof of notice of filing of the application to the President of the union/ contracting party if one is organized in the establishment, or if there is no union, a copy of a circular giving general notice of the filing of the application to all the workers in the establishment. The proof of notice, which may be translated in the vernacular, shall state that the workers’ representative was furnished a copy of the application with all the supporting documents. The notice shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the establishment. A. For Distressed Establishments 1. F or corporations, cooperatives, single proprietorships, partnerships, nonstock, non-profit organizations.

a. Full or Partial Exemption a.1. Audited financial statements (together with the Auditor’s opinion and the notes thereto) for the last two (2) full accounting periods “received” by the appropriate government agency.

b. Conditional Exemption b.1. Audited financial statement (together with the Auditor’s opinion and the notes thereto) for the last full accounting period and interim quarterly financial statement/s for the period immediately preceding the effectivity of the Order. b.2. To confirm the grant of conditional exemption, audited financial statements for the last full accounting period, stamped received by the appropriate government agency, to be submitted within 30 days from the lapse of the one-year exemption period.

3. For Banks and Quasi-banks Certification from Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas that it is under receivership/ liquidation. 4. For Establishments Under Corporate Rehabilitation Order from a court of competent jurisdiction that the establishment is under rehabilitation.

B. For Establishments Adversely Affected by Natural and Human-induced Calamities 1. Affidavit from the General Manager or Chief Executive Officer of the establishment regarding the following: a. Date and type of calamity b. Amount of losses/damages suffered as a direct result of the calamity c. List of properties damaged/lost together with estimated valuation d. For properties that are not insured, a statement that the same are not covered by insurance. 2. Copies of insurance policy contracts covering the properties damaged, if any. 3. Adjuster’s report for insured properties. 4. Audited financial statements for the last full accounting period preceding the effectivity of the Order stamped received by the appropriate government agency. 5. In case of severe damage to properties caused by the calamity, a Certification by the Barangay and pictures of the damaged property/ ies may be submitted in lieu of the audited financial statements. The Board may require the submission of other pertinent documents to support the application for exemption.

Section 4. EXTENT AND DURATION OF EXEMPTION.

A. Full Exemption of one (1) year from effectivity of the Order shall be granted to all exemptible categories of establishments under this IRR that meet the applicable criteria for exemption under Section 3A of NWPC Guidelines No. 02 series of 2007. B. Partial exemption of 50% from effectivity of the Order with respect to the amount or period of exemption shall be granted only in the case of distressed establishments under Section 3A of NWPC Guidelines No. 02 series of 2007. C. Conditional exemption of one (1) year from effectivity of the Order shall be granted only in the case of distressed establishments under Section 3A of NWPC Guidelines 02 series of 2007. The conditional exemption shall be confirmed, as follows: c.1. For Corporations when deficit as defined in Section I (N) of the abovementioned Guidelines, as of the last full accounting period amounts to 20% or more of the paid-up capital for the same period; c.2. For Single Proprietorships and Partnerships when net loss for the last two (2) full accounting periods immediately preceding the effectivity of the Order amounts to 20% or more of the total invested capital at the beginning of the period under review; c.3. For Non-Stock, Non-Profit Organizations when net loss for the last two (2) full accounting periods immediately preceding the effectivity of the Order amounts to 20% or more of the fund balance/members’ contribution at the beginning of the period. In the absence of such actual losses, the company shall pay its workers the wage increases due them under the Order, retroactive to the effectivity of the Order. Section 5. ACTION ON APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION. Upon receipt of an application with complete documents, the Board shall take the following steps: a. Notify the DOLE Regional Office having jurisdiction over the workplace of the pendency of the application requesting that action on any complaint for noncompliance with the Order be deferred pending resolution of the application by the Board. a. Request the DOLE Regional Office to conduct ocular inspection, if necessary, of establishments applying for exemption to verify number of workers, nature of business and other relevant information. a. Act and decide on the application for exemption with complete documents, as much as practicable, within 45 days from the date of filing. In case of contested application, the Board may conduct conciliation or call hearings thereon. b. Transmit the decision of the Board to the applicant establishment, the workers or president of the union, if any, and the Commission, for their information; and the DOLE Regional Office concerned, for their implementation/enforcement. The Board may create a Special Committee with one representative from each sector to expedite processing of applications for exemption. Section 6. APPLICATION FOR PROJECTS/BRANCHES/DIVISIONS. Where the exemption being sought is for a particular project/branch/division not separately registered and licensed, the consolidated audited financial statements of the establishment shall be used as basis for determining its distressed condition. Section 7. DISTRESSED PRINCIPAL. Exemption granted to a distressed principal shall not extend to its contractor in case of contract (s) for projects, security, janitorial and/or similar services with respect to the employees of the latter assigned to the former. Section 8. EFFECT OF FILING AN APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION. Whenever an application for exemption has been duly filed with the Board, the Regional Office of the Department shall be duly notified. Pending resolution of the said application, action on any complaint for alleged non-compliance with the Order shall be deferred by the Regional Office of the Department. Section 9. EFFECT OF DISAPPROVED APPLICATION. In the event that an application for exemption is not approved, affected workers shall be paid the mandated wage increase as provided for under the Order retroactive to the date of effectivity of the Order plus simple interest of one percent (1%) per month.

Section 10. PROCEDURES ON EXEMPTION.

A. For Filing of Application 1. An application, in three (3) legible copies may be filed with the appropriate Board by the owner/manager or duly authorized representative of an establishment, in person or by registered mail. The date of mailing shall be deemed as the date of filing. Applications for exemption filed with the DOLE regional, district or provincial offices are considered filed with the appropriate Board in the region. 2. Applications for all categories shall be filed not later than 75 days from publication of the approved implementing rules of the Order, provided that all the required documents in support of the application must be filed within the said 75day filing period and that no further extension of filing and submission of required documents shall be allowed. However, in case of applications for establishments adversely affected by calamities where the calamity occurred after the expiration of the period for the filing of an application for exemption, the Board may reopen the same. Applicants under the preceding paragraph shall also submit a certification that a general assembly to explain to its workers and employees its intent to file an application for exemption, has been conducted prior to the filing of the application and an undertaking to conduct another general assembly informing its workers and employees of the decision of the Board on its application. 3. The application shall be under oath and accompanied by complete supporting documents as enumerated under Section 4 of NWPC Guidelines 02 series of 2007.

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3. Opposition - The appellee may file with the Board his reply or opposition to the appeal within ten (10) days from receipt of the appeal. Failure of the appellee to file his reply or opposition shall be construed as waiver on his part to file the same. 4. Transmittal of records - Within five (5) days upon receipt of the reply or opposition of the appellee or after the expiration of the period to file the same, the entire records of the case which shall be consecutively numbered, shall be transmitted by the Board to the Commission. RULE IV WAGE DISTORTION Section 1. EFFECT ON EXISTING WAGE STRUCTURE. Pursuant to Article 124 of the Labor Code of the Philippines, as amended, in case of any dispute that may arise as a result of a significant wage distortion, the employer and the union shall negotiate to correct such distortions through the grievance procedure under their Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), and if it remains unresolved, through voluntary arbitration. Unless otherwise agreed by the parties in writing, such dispute shall be decided by the voluntary arbitrator or panel of voluntary arbitrators within ten (10) calendar days from the time said dispute was referred to voluntary arbitration. In cases where there are no collective bargaining agreements or recognized labor unions, the employers and workers shall endeavor to correct such distortions. Any dispute arising therefrom shall be settled through the National Conciliation and Mediation Board (NCMB) and if it remains unresolved after ten (10) calendar days of conciliation, the same shall be referred to the appropriate branch of the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC). The NLRC shall conduct continuous hearings and decide the dispute within twenty (20) calendar days from the time said dispute is submitted for compulsory arbitration. The pendency of a dispute arising from wage distortion shall not in any way delay the applicability of any increase prescribed in the Order. The following suggested formula may be used to correct wage distortions: MW Under No. RX-18 Present Salary x

Amount of increase Amount of increase in WO RX-19 = due to distortion

The formula is neither compulsory nor mandatory in nature and any other agreement the parties may adopt shall take precedence to this formula. RULE V SPECIAL PROVISIONS Section 1. COMPLAINTS FOR NON-COMPLIANCE. Complaints for noncompliance with this Wage Order shall be filed with the Regional Office of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) having jurisdiction over the workplace and shall be subject to the mandatory thirty (30) conciliation and mediation process under Single Entry Approach (SEnA). However, if settlement fails, the case becomes subject of enforcement proceedings under Articles 128 and 129 of the Labor Code, as amended without prejudice to criminal prosecution which may be undertaken against those who fail to comply. Section 2. PRODUCTIVITY AND OTHER PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE PROGRAMS. In order to sustain the rising levels of wages and enhance competitiveness, businesses or labor and management as partners are strongly encouraged to adopt productivity improvement schemes, that will improve the quality of life of workers and in turn enable them to produce more and earn more, such as time and motion studies, good housekeeping, quality circles, labor-management cooperation as well as implement gainsharing programs and other performance incentive programs. Pursuant to Two-Tiered Wage System, the Board issued Advisory for Bus Transport as its target industry, notwithstanding the issuance of future advisories to guide workers and management in the formulation, adoption, and implementation of programs and productivity-based incentive schemes. Section 3. NON-DIMINUTION OF BENEFITS. Nothing in this Order shall be construed to reduce any existing wage rates, allowances and benefits in any form under existing laws, decrees, issuances, executive orders and/or under any contract or agreement between the workers and employers. Section 4. PENAL PROVISION. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of RA 6727, as amended by RA 8188, any person, corporation, trust, firm, partnership, association or entity which refuses or fails to pay the prescribed increase in the Order shall be punished by a fine of not less than Twenty-Five Thousand Pesos (P25,000.00) nor more than One Hundred Thousand Pesos (P100,000.00) or imprisonment of not less than two (2) years nor more than four (4) years or both such fine and imprisonment at the discretion of the court. Provided that any person convicted under the Order shall not be entitled to the benefits provided for under the Probation Law. The employer concerned shall be ordered to pay an amount equivalent to double the unpaid benefits owing to the employees. Provided, that payment of indemnity shall not absolve the employer from the criminal liability imposable under the Act. If the violation is committed by a corporation, trust or firm, partnership, association or any other entity, the penalty of imprisonment shall be imposed upon the entity’s responsible officers, including but not limited to the president, vice-president, chief executive officer, general manager, managing director or partner. Section 5. PROHIBITION AGAINST INJUNCTION. No preliminary or permanent injunction or temporary restraining order may be issued by any court, tribunal or other entity against any proceedings before the Board, as provided for under Article 126 of the Labor Code as amended. Section 6. FREEDOM TO BARGAIN. This Order shall not prevent workers in particular firms or enterprises from bargaining for higher wages and/or benefits with their respective employers. Section 7. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. Any person, company, corporation, partnership or any entity engaged in business shall submit a verified itemized listing of their labor component to the Board not later than January 31, 2018 and every year thereafter in accordance with Section 3 of RA 6727 in relation to Art. 124 of the Labor Code, as amended and in the form prescribed by the NWPC. Section 8. REPEALING CLAUSE. All orders, issuances, rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with the provision of this Order are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly. Section 9. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. If any provision or part of this Order is declared unconstitutional or in conflict with existing law, the other provisions or parts thereof shall remain valid Section 10. EFFECTIVITY. This Order shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the region. APPROVED, June 14, 2017, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

B. For Filing of Opposition Any worker or, if unionized, the union in the applicant establishment, may file with the appropriate Board within fifteen (15) days from receipt of the notice of the filing of the application, an opposition to the application for exemption stating the reasons why the same should not be approved, furnishing the applicant a copy thereof. The opposition shall be in three (3) legible copies, under oath and accompanied by pertinent documents, if any. C. For Filing of Motion for Reconsideration The aggrieved party may file with the Board a motion for reconsideration of the decision on the application for exemption within ten (10) days from its receipt and shall state the particular grounds upon which the motion is based, copy furnished the other party and the DOLE Regional Office concerned. No second motion for reconsideration shall be entertained in any case. The decision of the Board shall be final and executory unless appealed to the Commission. D. For Filing of Appeal to the Commission 1. Appeal - Any party aggrieved by the decision of the Board may file an appeal to the Commission, through the Board, in two (2) legible copies, not later than ten (10) days from date of receipt of the decision. The appeal, with proof of service to the other party, shall be accompanied with a memorandum of appeal which shall state the date appellant received the decision, the grounds relied upon and the arguments in support thereof. The appeal shall not be deemed perfected if it is filed with any office or entity other than the Board. 2. Grounds for Appeal - An appeal may be filed on the following grounds: a. Non-conformity with the prescribed guidelines and/or procedures on exemption; b. Prima facie evidence of grave abuse of discretion on the part of the Board; or c. Questions of law.

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P500 billion investment projects up this year -BOC PCOO - The Board of Investments (BoI) is on track in attaining its goal to reach P500 billion investment projects this year, the Palace announced on Wednesday, July 26. In a press briefing in Malacañan, Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said the Board of Investments registered its investment projects to P272.7 billion as of mid-July this year, a 30-percent increase from 2016’s P210.4 billion. “This means that the agency’s target to reach P500 billion investment projects is on track,” Abella said. The Palace official also noted that the full operation of these projects would create 56,056 jobs, 50 percent higher than the 37,487 of the same period in 2016. “Indeed, the Duterte administration will continue its efforts in attracting more investments to generate more jobs, hence, providing secure and a comfortable life for all Filipinos,” Abella said. During the same briefing, Malacañan welcomed the Senate’s green light of a measure exempting small farmers from irrigation fees. The senators approved on third and final reading Senate Bill No. 1465 or the Free Irrigation Service to Small Farmers Act of 2017. Abella said the proposed measure will increase efficiency and decrease farm production costs, thus allowing for a higher income for small farmers. The House of Representatives has approved on final reading a counterpart version on May 29. “We are hopeful that the passage of the law would be smooth sailing, which is PRRD’s campaign promise to help our small farmers,” Abella said. Joining Wednesday’s press briefing was Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) Chairperson Liza Diño, who sought Filipinos’ support for the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino that will feature a week-long screening of all Filipino films in theaters nationwide. Diño said this will serve as a platform, an opportunity, a chance for Philippine cinema “to thrive and reach the wider audience that it deserves for an exclusive time,” noting that no Hollywood films will be shown from August 16 to 22. PND

Malls to help MSMEs in Marawi: Trade chief

President Rodrigo Duterte leads the turnover of assistance to the families of the fallen heroes of the Marawi City siege during a ceremony dubbed ‘Salamat Magigiting na Mandirigma: Go Negosyo Kapatid for Marawi’ at the Heroes Hall of the Malacañan Palace on July 25, 2017. The event was organized to honor those who sacrificed their lives for the liberation of Marawi City from the clutches of the Maute Group. Assisting the President are former President and incumbent Pampanga Second District Representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Presidential Adviser on Entrepreneurship Joey Concepcion III, and Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff General Eduardo Año.

Duterte graces Rizal Park Hotel grand opening President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Wednesday, July 26, guaranteed his administration’s continued support for initiatives aimed at fostering the country’s national heritage. The Chief Executive, at the same time, said the government is taking steps to make the Philippines a more attractive place for tourists and investors. The President made these assurance as he graced the grand opening of Rizal Park

Hotel in Ermita, Manila. The hotel stands at the site of the iconic Manila and Army Navy Club. The revival of the historical landmark was a project of Simon Paz of the Oceanville Hotel and Spa Corporation. “The revival and restoration of this iconic and historical landmark are the manifestations of our common desire to promote and preserve our vibrant culture and rich history,” the President said in his speech.

President Duterte commended the “truly admirable” vision and effort to conserve the site, adding that the company regained and added more value to the “long neglected” place. “It is likewise noteworthy that this project was undertaken considering the tremendous cost and risk it might incur,” he added, noting that restoring a building is more generally expensive than constructing a new one.

The Chief Executive also cited the retention of some of the original designs and interiors. He said this signifies the emphasis on the protection and enhancement of the heritage aspect of the hotel. “By restoring the building’s former grandeur, we are not only preserving a piece of our history but we are also embracing a clear national identity,” Duterte said. The President also vowed that the government would pursue measures to make the Philippines a “safer, more convenient, and more attractive” place for both tourists and investors. “Together, let us open new doors of opportunities so that we can usher in a lasting and greater prosperity for all,” he said. After his speech, President Duterte was given a tour of the hotel. Also present in the event were Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano, National Historical Commission of the Philippines Chair Dr. Rene Escalante, Oceanville Hotel and Spa Corporation President Simon Paz and Executive Vice President Brian Paz.###PND

TRADE Secretary Ramon Lopez said Thursday that mall operators will help micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from Marawi City to get back to business immediately. In a text message to reporters, Lopez said the country's leading mall operators, such as SM and Robinsons malls, have agreed to support the affected MSMEs in Marawi by providing them space in their establishments for their products. " Fo r m a l l s a r o u n d Marawi or in Mindanao, (they will) allocate space in their malls, say 300 sq. meters, for Maranaw traders who are now evacuees, to get back to business even while the war in Marawi is not yet over," he said. "They will still pay the rent but malls can offer a special package while waiving the usual six-month advanced rental and also perhaps discounted lease rates for one year." The trade chief noted that this support is on top of the Department of Trade and Industry's (DTI) livelihood kit and micro funding program, Pondo para sa Pagbabago at Pag-uwi for Maranaw MSMEs, who have evacuated to other parts of the country to escape the ongoing clashes between government troops and a terror group in Marawi City. "We shall include this as part of our Bangon Marawi programs, to provide market access," Lopez said. Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC) opened its 45th Robinsons Mall chain and the first contemporary lifestyle hub in Iligan City last WEdnesday. The modern structure, covering a total area of 77, 756.23 square meters and a gross floor area of 50,483 square meters, is set to be a key player in the growing local economy and rapidly expanding market of Iligan City. The three-level shopping space consists of cool hues and curvilinear architectural details. The mall’s glass facade brings in natural lighting while the elevated ceilings with a wave-like canopy is reminiscent of the Majestic Waterfalls, a famous natural attraction found in Iligan. (PNA)

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Republika ng Pilipinas LUNSOD NG ILIGAN

Tanggapan ng Sangguniang Panlungsod REGULAR SESSION HELD ON FEBRUARY 8, 2017 PRESENT: Hon. Jemar L. Vera Cruz, City Vice Mayor, Presiding Officer Hon. Samuel P. Huertas, Member Hon. Eric M. Capitan, Member Hon. Jesse Ray N. Balanay, Member Hon. Demosthenes R. Plando, Member Hon. Belinda C. Lim, Member Hon. Sorilie Christine R. Bacsarpa, Member Hon. Ian C. Uy, Member Hon. Rhandy Ryan Francis A. Ong, * Member Hon. Bernard Y. Pacaña, Member Hon. Petronilo G. Pardillo, Member Hon. Renato L. Ancis, Member ABSENT: Hon. Rosevi Queenie C. Belmonte, Hon. Cesarve C. Siacor, Hon. Datu Diamla Rolando D. So-ong, * - Out during the deliberation

Member, (On Leave) Member, (OB) Member, (OB)

RESOLUTION NO. 17-116 WHEREAS, on February 18, 2003, this body has adopted City Ordinance No. 02-4256, entitled; “An Ordinance Amending And Codifying All Traffic Related Ordinances Of The City Of Iligan To Be Known As The “New Traffic Code” Of Iligan City, And For Other Purposes”; WHEREAS, Article XX of the City Traffic Code (No Parking Areas) has designated some city streets as No Parking Areas; WHEREAS, since the Iligan City Government has implemented the “Hapsay Dalan” spearheaded by the Anti-littering Task Force in clearing the streets from sidewalk vendors, the Iligan City Traffic and Parking Management Office has suggested to amend certain provision of the Traffic Code by incorporating additional No Parking Areas; WHEREFORE, on motion of Member Eric M. Capitan, duly seconded by Member Jesse Ray N. Balanay BE IT RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, By the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Iligan, that the following City Ordinance be ADOPTED and APPROVED: CITY ORDINANCE NO. 17-6565 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE XX OF CITY ORDINANCE NO. 02-4256, ENTITLED; “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND CODIFYING ALL TRAFFIC RELATED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ILIGAN TO BE KNOWN AS THE “NEW TRAFFIC CODE” OF ILIGAN CITY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”; BY ADDING NEW “NO PARKING AREAS” IN THE CITY STREETS OF ILIGAN CITY Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlungsod in its session assembled, that: SECTION 1. - Section 4 of City Ordinance No. 02-4256, is AMENDED, as the same is hereby AMENDED by adding the following areas as No Parking Areas, to read as follows: “The right side portion of Quezon Avenue from the intersection of Obach Street to the intersection of Lluch Street. All four (4) road intersections surrounding Pala-o Market, namely: F. B. Laya St.- between Aguinaldo Street and L. Badelles Street B.S. Ong St.- between Quezon Avenue and L. Badelles Street Aguinaldo St.- between B.S. Ong Street and F.B. Laya Street L. Badelles St.- between B.S Ong Street and F.B. Laya Street Jeffrey Road -both sides from the intersection of Roxas Avenue to the junction of Picardal Street, both sides from the intersection of Badelles Street to the intersection of Quezon Avenue

Quezon Ave.- Picardal St. - Actub - (Zamora St.)

between Cabili Avenue and F.B Laya Street Both sides from Laurentino Badelles Street intersection to intersection of the street connecting B.S. Ong and Picardal Streets Roxas Avenue to the intersection of B. Labao Street

Suarez Road from Diosdado Macapagal Avenue (National Highway) to the gate of 4th Mechanized Cavalry Headquarters, Camp Pintoy Suarez Isabel Ramiro St. - both sides from Andres Bonifacio Avenue (National Highway) to the boundary of IBJT-North Gate SECTION 2. — Violators of this ordinance shall suffer the following penalty: First Offense - P1,000.00 Second Offense - P2,000.00 Third Offense - P3,000.00 and impoundment of thevehicle SECTION 3. Trust Fund. There is hereby established a Trust Fund to be known as No Parking Violations Trust Fund. All penalties and fines generated as a result of the implementation of this Ordinance shall accrue to the said Trust Fund and can be only utilized for the purpose of improving the traffic conditions of the city, SECTION 4. Revenue Sharing on the Penalties. - Revenue generated from the penalties shall be shared in the following manner: 60% Local Government Unit 40% Traffic Enforcer SECTION 5. Repealing Clause. All previous ordinance, executive orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof which are inconsistent with this ordinance are hereby repealed and modified accordingly. SECTION 6. Separability Clause. If, for any reason or reasons, any part or provision of this ordinance shall be held unconstitutional or invalid, other parts or provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and in effect. SECTION 7. Effectivity. - This Ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days after the publication of a local newspaper. (VOTING BY ROLL CALL: HUERTAS, “Yes”; CAPITAN, “Yes”; BALANAY, “Yes”; PLANDO, “Yes”; LIM, “Yes”; BACSARPA, “Yes”; UY, “Yes”; PACAÑA, “Yes”; PARDILLO, “Yes” and ANCIS, “Yes”). CARRIED unanimously.

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The undersigned hereby attests to the adoption of the foregoing Ordinance as verified to by the member-author. ATTY. ARTHUR LL. PADILLA Secretary to the Sanggunian VERIFIED: ERIC M. CAPITAN Member-Author

CERTIFIED : JEMAR L. VERA CRUZ City Vice Mayor, Presiding Officer

APPROVED BY: February 28, 2017 CELSO G. REGENCIA City Mayor MDN: July 28, Aug. 4 & 11, 2017

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Biblical reflection

We need to sacrifice to give joy to others The Gospel of Jesus Christ (July28, 2017-Friday) Luke 17:510- Be thou plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea; and it should obey you. But which of you, having a servant plowing or feeding cattle, will say unto him by and by, when he is come from the field, Go and sit down to meat?

And will not rather say unto him, Make ready wherewith I may sup, and gird thyself, and “serve “ me, till I have eaten and drunken; and afterward thou shalt eat and drink? Doth he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I trow not. So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all

those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do: The request of the apostles is to increase their faith because they are in troubles due to the different mysteries they witnessed. In Hebrews 11:1-Now faith is the substance of things

hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Why faith is very vital in our lives? In Hebrews 11:6But without faith [it is] impossible to please [him]: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and [that] he will reward of them that diligently seek him. Take note, faith itself has no power to save you but

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Honors its Stakeholders in Region II The Awards Ceremony and Appreciation Lunch for Stakeholders of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

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the one that you believe. You need to believe that God can heal you. You need to trust him that he will bless you no matter what. Trust God that he will protect you despite of your imperfections in life. Jesus reminds us that being servants we need to sacrifice to give joy to others. Being servants: willing to

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Becoming a Disciplined Person By Novie Lou P. Panca, Teacher I Quezon National High School

Self-discipline is a pattern of behaviour where you choose to do what you know you should do, rather than what you want to do. It’s the inner power that pushes you to get out of bed to exercise rather than sleeping in. It is the assertion of willpower over more basic desires and is synonymous with self-control. It includes having the personal initiative to get started and the stamina to persevere. Being disciplined gives you the strength to withstand hardships and difficulties, whether physical, emotional or mental. It allows forgoing immediate satisfaction, in order to gain something better, but which requires effort and time. Discipline is one of the cornerstones to living a successful and fulfilling life and something we should all strive to master. When you are consistent in doing the things you know you should do, your odds of achieving your goals will be dramatically increased. Every time you push yourself to do something you know you should do, you are building your self-

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Mega in the proper forum. The coastline development project would have rendered the city bigger by two square kilometers or 200 hectares as a result of land reclamation along Davao City’s coast across Poblacion and Agdao Districts. The reclaimed land was targeted to be a modern but green port city with its own sprawling central business district and become a landmark in its role as the capital of the BruneiIndonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East Asean Growth Area (BIMPEAGA). It was also envisioned to make Davao an international trade, investment, and tourism hub, usher in development to the rest of Mindanao. The project would have involved the use of choice marine sands, clearing and filtration of silt to ensure the stability of the sea bed. PNA

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over a year after the agreement was signed between then Mayor and now President Duterte and Mega Harbour on June 21 after the City Council’s approval of the proposed reclamation project late in 2015 giving Duterte the authority to enter into joint venture deal with Mega Harbour. “Our decision to terminate the joint venture agreement is coupled with a resolve that Davao City can really move forward and answer the call of economic growth by implementing highly sustainable projects, both commercially and environmentally,” Sara said in a press statement. Aware of the various legal repercussions ancillary to the decision, Sara said the city government is ready to answer

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Ocampo is serving as an “independent cooperator” and has been invited to observe the peace negotiation between the Moro separatists (MILF and MNLF) and the government in the past. He is a participant on the discussions on political and Constitutional reforms in the present peace talks. Ocampo is also a leader of the “Makabayan Bloc,” a coalition of progressive parties in the country such as Bayan Muna, Anakpawis, Gabriela, among others. After being shelved during the previous administration, Duterte has revived the negotiations as part of his agenda to pursue lasting peace especially in Mindanao. The scrapping of the negotiations, Ocampo said, would have an impact on the peasants’ struggle in that the agrarian reform is one of the agreements reached by both sides during the recent talks. In the third round of meetings between the two parties in Rome, Italy, the panelists had agreed in principle to distribute land, under the agrarian reform, free of charge to the peasants, he noted. He said the President was amenable to this agreement as the government has prepared to pay the land owners. That agreement in principle was affirmed during the fourth round of the talks. Ocampo said the peasants are still waiting for the realization of this agreement to put into effect the distribution of land as a component of the peace talks. According to the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), an estimated 7.8 million hectares of land is covered by the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (Carp). As of Dec. 31, 2013, the government has acquired and distributed 6.9 million hectares to the Carp beneficiaries, equivalent to 88 percent of the total land subject to Carp. Thousands more were purchased and awarded to peasants in the succeeding years. “What will the peasants say if the peace talks are to be officially terminated? It would invalidate the commitment of the government to implement the genuine agrarian reform that will benefit the peasants,” he said in a phone interview late Wednesday night. Ocampo said the previous presidencies have failed to fully carry out the land reform and if Duterte can implement it, it will be his “crowning achievement.” But if the President fails, he said, the farmers will accuse him of being prolandlord. “They would say [to Duterte], ‘you are fake, we thought you are a friend of the landless farmers,’” he added. Ocampo is presently in

Iligan City as part of the team conducting the second National Interfaith Humanitarian Mission (NIHM), held July 27-29, where he will talk to the evacuees from Marawi City in hopes of bringing their voice to the Makabayan Bloc and to Congress. Aside from providing relief to at least 10,000 internally displaced persons, the Mission is also a means to express interfaith solidarity and unity with the evacuees and other victims of human rights violations. The group will also continue to document and collage the human rights situation in Marawi that would aid the survivors’ demand for state accountability and indemnification.

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de Oro, Socioeconomic Secretary and NEDA Sec. Gen. Ernesto M. Pernia said he expects Northern Mindanao and its capital city to successful weather the storm. “If you look at the macro or bigger picture, martial law would not have a material impact , a consequential impact on the overall Philippine Development Plan,” Pernia said during a press conference following the launching of the PDP and Regional Development Plan for 2017-2022 at a local hotel here. “Even for Northern Mindanao, it will not be consequential or as disrupting on the RDP for Northern Mindanao.” “I don’t think there will be a consequential disruption of business in Mindanao. Life seems to be going along normally, even Cagayan de Oro which is quite close to Marawi doesn’t seem to be affected by what’s going on there,” Pernia noted. “It’s business as usual really. In fact, martial law is also an environment that will make people safe. They will feel safe going about their business.” During the same press conference, NEDA-10 Regional Director Leon M. Dacanay Jr. said he perceived the exodus of Marawi residents to Cagayan de Oro, Iligan and municipalities more as an opportunity for the subject localities, rather than disruptions. “If you look at Northern Mindanao, basically Cagayan de Oro is the recipient of the IDPs coming from that place. We have evacuation centers in Iligan, Mindanao municipalities as well as Cagayan de Oro,” Dacanay said. “Many of the evacuees coming from the Marawi area also have relatives in Cagayan de Oro. If we look at the data sets coming from DSWD, their figures are still rough estimates. Apparently, the well-off citizens are living with their relatives or on their own,” he observed. DSWD figures show the total number of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) as of 21 July 2017 pegged the total number of IDPs served

Friday, July 28, 2017 in the region at 55,351 families consisting of 225,671 persons. The agency reported 35 evacuation centers in Region 10 housing 2,806 families or 13,129 persons while the number of home-based families at 52,645 comprising 212,542 persons. The number of active Evacuation Centers (ECs) in Region 10 was as follows: Iligan City – 5; Balo-i – 11; Pantar – 1; Pantao Ragat – 17; Cagayan de Oro City – 1. “So you can see the possible impact on Northern Mindanao is the aid that will initially come in for Marawi will be ported in Northern Mindanao, particularly those that are hosting the evacuation centers, particularly Iligan and the municipalities in Lanao del Norte,” he added. Pernia said a rehabilitation fund for the construction of Marawi has already been allocated, which could further trickle down to nearby urban centers and communities. “P5-billion is already available for Marawi rehab for 2017 and there will be assistance coming from other countries like the US, Australia, Japan and even China,” Pernia said. “European countries are also like to be coming to help. Even the private sector like the Lucio Tan Foundation has pledged to extend assistance for housing, so there will be different kinds of support coming from different sectors, to be led by the government.” “So it’s (martial law) not really a hindrance. It’s more of ensuring people that their lives and their businesses are not in danger,” he added.

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to the report, was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital. He sustained gunshot wounds on his head, neck, face, and right arm. Judith Suarez, station manager of Sure FM in Tandag City, said the victim remains in conscious even with the multiple gunshot wounds that he sustained, according to reports she received from fellow broadcast journalists who accompanied the victim. As of 3 p.m. yesterday, attending physicians said that Orillaneda was already in a stable condition. His colleagues in the local broadcast community said Orillaneda is known hard-hitting radio commentator and staunch critic of Marihatag Mayor Raul Cubil. Orillaneda was the sixth radio commentator attacked by gunmen in Surigao del Sur since 2009 which were related to their hosting of public affairs commentary program. The four other broadcasters were killed in the line of duty. Among the victims were Godofredo Linao Jr., who was killed in Barobo town on July 27, 2009; Datu Roy Quijada Gallego on October 14, 2011 in Lianga town;

Michael Milo on December 8, 2013 in Tandag City; and Apolonio Suan, a provincial board member, who hosted a radio program over Real FM in Bislig who was shot on board his van on July 14, 2016; and Joe Climaco, host of a local TV program hooked to radio stations who was killed on August 25, 2016. So far, only one suspect Joel Namoc who was behind the killing of Linao , was arrested by operatives of Crminal Investigation Detection Group (CIDG) on August 18, 2015.

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Pernia disclosed that total factor productivity, which is a measure of the economy’s ability to grow, based on a better organization of capital and labor, with technology (I.e., total factor productivity) is increasing sharply and is now the highest in the ASEAN. “Altogether, these three messages suggest strongly our economic growth is sustainable. It will no longer be a flash in the pan, or just be a boom-bust syndrome that we used to have earlier,” he noted. “We know that Region X has traversed higher growth. We also know the continued challenge to make this growth inclusive and sustainable,” Dacanay added.

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and Ditsaan-Ramain. Provincial Administrator Nasser Repors said they monitored a slight increase of prices of commodities in the area. “The slight increase in the prices is tolerable, taking into consideration the transportation expenses incurred by small-scale entrepreneurs, who are passing a longer route after commuters were denied access on the previous route from Marawi to DitaanRamain and vice versa,” Repors said. He said they recommended to the local government of DitsaanRamain the immediate activation of the Local Price Coordinating Council (LPCC) to monitor and regulate the prices of commodities. Rolling stores loaded with goods with the same prices as that in Iligan City are arriving anytime within the week. The Task Group Tabang has also distributed 4,250 food packs to the IDPs housed in the municipalities of Balo-i and Saguiran. The food packs, which were donated by ARMM regional government, were transported from Central Mindanao aboard military trucks of the Army’s 6th Infantry Division to this city. “We wish to give humanitarian efforts the same priority as with our combat operations,” Brig. Gen. Rolando Joselito Bautista, Joint Task Force Marawi commander. Civil Military Operations officers and personnel together with humanitarian groups are currently embedded in different evacuation centers to foster and care for the evacuees and to somehow ease their burdens through the conduct of different recreational activities. Lt. Gen. Carlito Galvez Jr., Western Mindanao C o m m a n d ( We s t m i n com) chief, has thanked the World Food Organization and ARMM Gov. Mujiv Hataman for the food packs provided to the IDPs. (Darwin Wally T. Wee/PNA)

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City dad backs termination of P39-B reclamation project DAVAO CITY -- Acting Mayor Danilo Dayanghirang rally behind Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio in her decision terminating the city government’s joint venture agreement with Mega Harbour Port and Development Corporation on the P39 billion coastline reclamation project. Dayanghirang , who chairs the city council Committee on Finance, Ways, and Means, believes there is no legal implication on the termination of the deal with Mega Harbour, saying, “It was for public interest.” He stressed it is something that the City Council cannot do anything because “in a democracy, the one who will provide leadership is the mayor”. “Her statement is a matter of policy. I am fully supporting her decision,” Dayanghirang said of Mayor Sara’s decision not to proceed with the P39-billion mixed-use coastline development project in Davao. During the AFP-PNP Press Corps forum Wednesday, Dayanghirang told reporters that this should not be viewed negatively by the business sector instead should be appreciated more because it means protection of the environment. Dayanghirang said he understands the mayor’s thrust of bringing development more in rural areas than touching the façade of the city. According to Dayanghirang, the mayor may have considered the project’s impact on the environment, navigation, and traffic at Davao Gulf, which is an important passageway for sea traffic and trading. It is also a source of food and income for small fisherfolk living in coastal areas. Given this decision, Dayanghirang said Mega

Harbour has no more reason to secure an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) and other permits for reclamation since the project will no longer proceed. “It is now a question of protocol,” he said, adding that it is no longer needed because the city government would not also issue local permits. This decision, Dayanghirang said would now serve as policy direction of the city government and the city council when considering projects that require movement of the earth in the future. It may be recalled that 4th Davao Investment Conference, Mayor Sara committed to sustaining an enabling environment conducive for businesses to grow but called on investors to be also mindful of the local and national environmental laws. The mayor strongly emphasized environmental preservation and protection as she boasts of Davao City’s opportunities and incentives in doing business in the city. In his State of the Nation Address, President Rodrigo Duterte also emphasized the need to protect the environment. Dayanghirang said the protection of the environment should be a policy direction under this administration. He said the President and the mayor are the country’s public administrator. On Tuesday, Mayor Sara announced the termination of the deal with Mega Harbour a year after a careful review of all the documents of the project as to its commercial viability, legal and social implications, and the possible effects on the environment. The decision came a See backs, page 10

Dra. Amasol (right) looks on while the rescuer attending one of the bomb victim during the bomb drill.

Bomb drill addresses proactive measure in disaster resilience ISLAND GARDEN CITY OF SAMAL - In addressing proactive measure, the City Disaster Risk and Reduction council , conducted a bomb drill in celebration in the Observance of National Resilience Disaster Month on July 21, 2017 within the parameter of Akfa wharf, Barangay Villarica, Babak District. The drill aims to evaluate the capacity of the Emergency Preparedness Response Team and its rescue equipment, communication protocol and the management of the passer-by, and to measure the ability to

execute how fast and accurate the responders are, it also showed how the responders work together with other agencies in case of emergency. Canine dogs were also utilized during the drill to test the ability to identify bombs. The drill was evaluated and rated based on each aspect such as using languages to make announcement, using communications tools, safety for the occupants and passers-by and the how the emergency preparedness response team demonstrate and execute their duties and responsibilities.

Lecture and briefing were given by CDRRM executive officer Janus D. Rafailes to the national agencies before the bomb drill started. “There is really need of improvement, there will be more drill especially on bombing incident since Samal Island is a tourist destination. Proactive measure must address in such kind of incidents. The planning and the execution of the exercise were based on the experience of real scenarios.” Janus D. Rafailes CDRRM executive Officer said. With this year’s theme “4ks- Kamalayan sa Kah-

andaan, Katumbas ay Kaligtasan. “The National Disaster Consciousness Month was renamed to National Disaster Resilience Month under executive order 29 signed by President Duterte which highlights the shift from disaster awareness to disaster resilience. City Health Office, City Housing, and national agencies like Bureau of Fire, Philippine National Police and Samal Task Group and the Explosive Ordnance Division (EOD) from Davao City and the barangay officials participated in the bomb drill. PR Samal Info