MINDANAO DAILY The Purveyor of Truth, Justice and Development
S ince
Volume IX, No. 060
www.mindanaodailynews.com
Monday, July 29, 2019
1923
P15.00
Xavier Ateneo eyes new aggies campus at El Gaucho By MIKE BAÑOS Editor at Large
CAGAYAN de Oro City’s Jesuit University is proposing to move its iconic College of Agriculture from Manresa, Upper Balulang to a new site at El Gaucho, which straddles Bugo and Upper Puerto. In a series of consultations conducted over the weekend, Xavier University (Ateneo de Cagayan) stressed the need for a new main campus since its main campus downtown was already congested, experiencing increasing noise levels and at risk from floods. However, in order to establish a new main campus at its Manresa Campus XU Aggies Dean Charie Mosqueda details the planned transfer of the XU Agri College See EYES, page 11
to El Gaucho in Upper Puerto during a July 20 consultation with XU Aggies Alumni.
Department of Transportation Sec. Arthur Tugade (second from left) holds a “kris,” a Maranaw sword given, to him as a gift by Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board-10 regional director Aminoden Guro (second from right), during the recent inauguration of the LTFRB annex building in Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City.. Looking on is LTFRB chairman Martin Delgra III (left). photo by gerry lee gorit
Fourth Imam pilgrim dies while doing Hajj in Meccah By DIVINA M. SUSON Correspondent
ILIGAN City--The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) confirmed that a fourth Filipino pilgrim died in Meccah, Saudi Arabia on Friday, July 26. Dr. Dimapuno Alonto Datu-Ramos, Jr., public relations and information head of the NCMF, identified
the pilgrim as Abdulnasser Hosain Banto, 62, who hails from Taraka town in Lanao del Sur. Banto, an Imam of Masjid Abubakar in Barnagay Nazareth, Cagayan de Oro City, is the fourth Filipino pilgrim who died while performing this year’s Hajj. He was praying inside the See DIES, page 11
Water Crucial to Xavier Ateneos proposed transfer of Aggie College to El Gaucho By MIKE BAÑOS Editor at Large
THE availability of a sustainable water supply at the proposed new site for Xavier University’s College of Agriculture could be critical to the implementation of its transfer to a new main campus at Uptown Cagayan de Oro. This was one of the main concerns raised during a series of consultations held by the university with alumni of its College of Agriculture over the
weekend. The Xavier Ateneo Board of Trustees and President’s Council is proposing to sell some of its properties in its downtown campus near Plaza Divisoria and the existing College of Agriculture Manresa Campus to finance the transfer of its main campus to the latter property. The project also calls for the development of two new central business districts by property See TRANSFER, page 11
2
Monday, July 29, 2019
Community
FOR ADS PLACEMENT CALL OR TEXT: 0917-712-1424 • 0947-893-5776
mindanaodaily.ads@gmail.com
Farmers association in B’non receives tractor from gov’t IMPASUGONG, Bukidnon-The Department of Agriculture (DA) in Region 10 has turned-over one unit of 95 Hp four-wheeldrive farm tractor with disc plow and trailing harrow to Mainaga Farmers Association to help improve their farm productivity. The turnover, held on July 22 at Sitio Mainaga, Barangay Iba in the municipality of Cabanglasan, was facilitated by the 8th Infantry Battalion (IB) and Local Government Unit of Cabanglasan. S i t i o Ma i n a g a w a s known to be infiltrated by the New People’s Army (NPA). The government, through the Community Support Program of the Philippine Army(CSP), deployed teams in the area to immerse and live with the people to gather issues used by NPA organizers to recruit and mobilized the masses to act against the government. One organization that the NPA organized was the Mainaga Farmers Association using issues related to agricultural services that are not delivered thus prompting the members to attend rallies against the government. The CSP teams brought the issue to the DA and invited them to answer all queries of the farmers. Enlightened by the truth, the Mainaga Farmers Association withdrew their membership and support to the NPA on October 2, 2018. The 8th IB did not halt the support to the Mainaga farmers and proposed a tractor which was adopted See RECEIVES, page 9
Cabanlas airs optimism on construction of medium-rise socialized housing in Macabalan
COUNCILOR Edgar S. Cabanlas, chair of the City Council committee on urban and rural poor and housing development, said he is optimistic that portions of Barangay Macabalan will be the pilot area for the proposed medium-rise building, a socialized-housing project of the city for informal settlers. This, as the committee discussed with the representatives of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), Department of Natural Resources (DENR-10), Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), among others, the proposed relocation of fire victims in the said area. It may be recalled that about 54 houses and 100 families were affected by a fire incident at Mulmac, Barangay Macabalan last July 15. The Power learned that the affected families appealed that they be allowed to remain in the area since Cabanglasan Mayor Renante Inocando (3rd to the right) and Lieutenant Colonel Ronald Illana (2nd to the right), some of them are port workcommanding officer of the 8th Infantry Battalion, turn-over the farm tractor to members of Mainaga Farmers’ As- ers. According to them, the sociation (left) on July 22 at Sitio Mainaga, Barangay Iba in Cabanglasan, Bukidnon. (8th IB, PA)
See AIRS, page 9
BARMM launches ‘Oplan sa Kalusugan’ program MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur--To ensure the health and nutrition of every student in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region, the Ministry of Basic Higher and Technical Education (MBHTE) officially launched the Oplan Kalusugan (OK sa DepEd) program on Thursday, July 25. The ‘OK sa DepEd’ is a convergence of DepEd’s health programs, plans, policies, and activities for
their effective and efficient implementation at the school level. In adopting the DepEd’s program, Minister Mohagher Iqbal of the MBHTE said they will focus on six major program areas, namely, School-Based Feeding Program; National Drug Education Program; Adolescent Reproductive Health; Water Sanitation and Hygiene in Schools; Mental Health; See LAUNCHES, page 9
WANTED SALES CLERK
21 to 30 years old Graduate of any 4 years course With good oral and written communication skills. Bring your Resume and Transcript of Records Apply in Person:
BusinessWeek Mindanao, Tanleh Bldg. Abellanosa St., Consolacion, Cagayan de Oro City and look for ROSE SUDARIA, Contact No. 09176771865
Minister Mohagher Iqbal of the Ministry of Basic Higher and Technical Education (MBHTE) says the OK sa DepEd program will help reduce many of the current causes of death and diseases of the students in the BARMM. (Bangsamoro Government)
FOR ADS PLACEMENT CALL OR TEXT: 0917-712-1424 • 0947-893-5776
mindanaodaily.ads@gmail.com
Corporate
Monday, July 29, 2019
3
BDO earns P20.2 Bn in 1H 2019 BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO) sustained its momentum as it delivered P20.2 billion in earnings for the first six months of the year on strong recurring earnings from its core businesses, solid growth in fee income and normalization of trading & forex gains. Net interest income increased by 24% to P56.9 billion as net interest margins (NIMs) improved to 3.99 per cent from 3.50 per cent last year. Gross customer loans grew by seven (7) per cent to P2.0 trillion, as the Bank continued to generate doubledigit growth in the consumer and middle market segments. Meanwhile, total deposits went up by three (3) per cent to P2.4 trillion, reflective of customers’ shift to higher-yielding fixed income investments, primarily bank-issued bonds. The Bank’s CASA ratio, however, was maintained at 70 per cent. Non-interest income was up 29 per cent to P29.5 billion as fee-based income and insurance premiums posted double-digit growth. Further, trading and forex gains normalized to P3.6 billion on favorable capital market conditions. Operating expenses grew by 21 per cent in line with the Bank’s continuing expansion, with 53 domestic branches and offices opened in the 1H 2019, as well as higher volume-related expenses. Taxes and licenses and policy reserves at BDO Life increased by 51 per cent. Excluding volume-related expenses, opex growth would have risen by 14 per cent in line with the Bank’s investment in branches and business development offices nationwide. Provisions amounted to P3.0 billion as the Bank maintained its conservative credit and provisioning policies. Gross non-performing loan (NPL) ratio was steady at 1.2 per cent while NPL cover remained high at 163.2 per cent. Total capital grew to P350.8 billion, with Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) and Common Equity Tier 1 Ratio at 14.2 per cent and 12.6 per cent, respectively, higher quarter-on-quarter and remaining comfortably above regulatory requirements. With expectations of better economic prospects going forward, BDO will continue to build on its business franchise and extensive distribution network to tap new growth areas and underserved markets.
BDO Corporate Center Makati 2019.
4
Monday, July 29, 2019
Opinion
FOR ADS PLACEMENT CALL OR TEXT: 0917-712-1424 • 0947-893-5776
mindanaodaily.ads@gmail.com
Susan’s Notes The MINDANAO DAILY is pubished by MINDANAO DAILY NEWS PUBLISHING CORPORATION. Registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with Reg. No. CS201531735, Business Plate No. 201703518, under Business License Certificate No. 2017-02949, BIR-TIN No. 464-682-324-000.
ADMINISTRATION DANTE M. SUDARIA Publisher and President ALLAN MARIO MEDIANTE Vice President for Corporate Affairs RUFINO T. MAGBANUA Vice President for Business Development JOE FELICILDA Vice President for Administration RENE MICHAEL BAÑOS Vice President for Digital JOHN AARON M. DEL BANDO Vice President for Events and Promotions JOE PALABAO Vice President for Marketing
EDITORIAL ALLAN M. MEDIANTE Editor-in-Chief RUEL PELONE Managing Editor RENE MICHAEL BAÑOS Regional Editor Northmin GILBERT Y. CHAO Motoring Editor PAT SAMONTE Regional Editor Caraga AL JACINTO Regional Editor-WestMin
ATTY. MARIO T. JUNI
NOTARY PUBLIC- JUNI LAW OFFICE CELL NO: 09352379999/ (088) 8573595 CRUZ TAAL ST., CAG. DE ORO CITY LEGAL COUNSEL
CRIS DIAZ Executive Editor JOE PALABAO Feature Editor GERRY LEE GORIT Photo Journalist CHRIS PANGANIBAN Regional Editor-Caraga RODRIGO B. SEVILLA Regional Editor-Davao ATTY. ANTONIO S. SORIANO 2F, ICS BUILDING TEL. NO.: 881-0176 TIANO COR. MONTALVAN STS. LEGAL COUNSEL
MAIN OFFICE Abellanosa St., Brgy. Consolacion, Cagayan de Oro City. Tel. Nos: (088) 856-3344, 0917-7121424, 0947-8935776, 0917-5183590, 0917-6701544. E-mails: Advertising:mindanaodaily.ads@gmail.com, Editorial: mindanaodailynews@gmail.com ROSE MARY SUDARIA Manager MELANIE RIVERA DANNYCAROSE SUDARIA Advertising Comptroller FELIX SANTILLAN ROLANDO SUDARIA Creative Production MANILA MARKETING OFFICE 9th Flr, Unit 918, CityLand Herrera VA Rufino cor. Valero St. Salcedo Village, Makati City TEL. #: 5555392, Cell No.: 0917-1320164
LANI VALLIDO Marketing and Sales Manager
MIJIE JUAT MAY IGLECIAS Account Executives
DAVAO MARKETING OFFICE Door 223, Doña Segunda Bldg., CM Recto Ave., Davao City Telephone #: (082) 298-8815 Office in Charge: ARNOLD SAN AGUSTIN- 0955-312-5405 ILIGAN OFFICE G/F IBJT North Terminal, Tambo, Hinaplanon, Iligan City Office in Charge: SONNY SUDARIA, 0916-349-7422 OZAMIZ CITY OFFICE Door 3, 2nd Floor Go Bldg., Lam an, Ozamiz City Office in Charge: FORTUNATO “Teddy”ALCUIZAR, JR. 0956-180-4249
---------------------------------------------------------------
BUREAU AND MKTG STAFF
VILLAMOR VISAYA JR., Bureau Chief - NORTHERN LUZON REGION 2 FRANCIS C. SORIANO, Bureau Chief - NCR & REGION 3 & 4 CINDY JOYCE D. ALCANZO, Asst. Bureau Chief - REGION 3 (CENTRAL LUZON) CYRIL QUILO, Asst. Bureau Chief - REGION 4-A (CALABARZON) ELMER JAMES BANDOL (BICOL REGION) RIZA O. ARES - 0926-2242-653 CANDY MACABALE - 09161326483 MISOR - LOLONG NABONG - 0906-875-8650 GINGOOG CITY-MANNY ANSIHAGAN-0936-287-7788 SOUTH BUK. - ANNABELLE D. FLORENDO - 0975-102-8444 VALENCIA CITY - PHILIP PHIL CALUMBA-0905-652-5407 MARAMAG - ROFINA CUALES - 0926-336-1585 MALAYBALAY - DAHLIA S. BENEMERITO-0955-150-6602 MALAYBALAY - LALAINE SUDARIA - 0975-251-7882 ILIGAN CITY - JEFFREY OPONDA-0936-1174378 TANGUB CITY - BOBBY MAG USARA OROQUIETA CITY - PJ TREMEDAL-0919-3452375 ARMM - SONY SUDARIA-0947-4810371 COTABATO - ANALISA ESPAÑOLA-0916-9351714 COTABATO CITY-SHAMMAH SUNGA-0955-183-9296 DAVAO - TOM A. CABALLERO-0975-6023684 DAVAO DEL NORTE - SARAH CASTOR - 0910-1610366 DIGOS CITY - ROMEO D. SANCHEZ -0907-1905204 PANABO, DAVAO - ARNOLD T. SAN AGUSTIN - 0955-3125405 DAVAO - ALEJANDRO BRIAN CASTOR - 0950-646-5515 DAVAO OCCIDENTAL - PASTOR JOEL P. PESUCAN - 0926-587-6149 / 0912-019-2590 BUTUAN - PAT SAMONTE-0912-8091093 SAN FRANS - CRIS PANGANIBAN-0927-7974193 SAN FRANCISCO - DEDING PANGANBAN-0927-7974193 PAGADIAN CITY - GRACE FRANCISCO -0912-8484037 ZAMBOANGA - AL JACINTO - 0917-7103642 BUTUAN - JOEL DUMAS PORTUGAL - 0910-9775349 COMVAL - JOVELYN A. SAN AGUSTIN - 0946-255-0438
Member: ORO CHAMBER Philippine Press Institute
Seal of Good Education Governance validates Moreno admin’s gains WHEN I learned that Cagayan de Oro City Hall under Mayor Oscar Moreno’s administration won the Seal of Good Education Governance from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Synergeia Foundation Inc. and PLDT/Smart for the second time, I had to get some notes from City Hall sources to complement my own observations about this latest accolade to the city. And my assessment, limited and flawed it may be, is that Mayor Moreno has done more than what his predecessor, the late mayor Vicente Emano, did as far as providing access to quality education to the greater number of city residents especially the poor in his
three terms of office are concerned. Yes, Moreno is serving the first of his last three years in office but he was able to build more classrooms, raised the literacy rate of schoolchildren to near universal status from 80 to 90 plus percent and will soon leave to his predecessor, whoever he or she may be, the task to oversee completion of the proposed City Library project. The City Library project will make learning and research more affordable and convenient and enjoyable for more students especially those in public schools who have little to zero access to quality education materials and I personally have high hopes that it will be built and achieve just what it is
intended to do so. But more than the classrooms and providing facilities and materials for schoolchildren, the city government under Moreno’s administration had been cited by the prime movers of the Seal of Good Education Governance for innovations in expanding membership and encouraging proactive participation in the Local School Board which decides and crafts policies on a local government’s education programs. To be more specific, the Moreno administration had been credited for ‘consensus-building’ or mobilizing stakeholder sentiment and support for his education policies and programs. And based on what I get from City Hall sources,
Susan Palmes-Dennis
this consensus-building reflects Mayor Moreno’s work style or in this case, governance style that had been influenced in part by his private sector career, namely in his stint at Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) which is among the country’s leading banks. One of the mayor’s qualities based on my observation and input from said City Hall sources is his ability and willingness to delegate responsibility to key point persons that will carry out and oversee implementation of his programs and policies. Some of Moreno’s key See SEAL, page 5
Unruffled
The stupidity of Hotline 8888
CALLING the attention of President Duterte: your so-called Hotline 8888 is manned by stupid people. This is the reason why your clarion call to stop corruption in government is not working as you expect to happen because it has landed in deaf ears. The Crusade for Clean Government, a volunteer anti-corruption watchdog is sending this distress signal to you Mr. President: replace all those personnel manning your 8888 Hotline. Their attitude of handling complaints over the phone is replete with lack of propriety and decency, a reflection of the level of stupidity these people in government—on how they maltreat ordinary citizens to the extent of asking personal
and irrelevant questions not exactly related to the complaint. Mr. President, you have reiterated in the 4th SONA your dismal score on the degree of corruption still lurking into the very core of public service -- to the extent of revealing your exasperation on the institutional change you are advocating in the bureaucracy. That said, if one has to file a complaint to Hotline 8888, better think twice, your call may end up with nothing but simply a recording of your voice. Hotline 8888 is supposed to be the national citizens’ complaint venue, as touted by Malacanang – to receive feedbacks and complaints from ordinary citizens who
have no means to connect with the President. Yet it seems that this communication channel is just an ordinary complaint desk most familiar in any public office – simply a décor! Hotline 8888 is supposed to operate 24/7 and manned by Malacananghired personnel assigned to receive and record calls or complaints. The operators of the day will then redirect the complaint to the proper office or agency with no delay Malacanang says citizens may call the 8888 Hotline to report corrupt officials, underperforming government personnel, and unfinished government projects. But when called, this number just keep on ringing until someone on the other
Ruffy Magbanua
end will automatically say: the number you dialed is out of coverage, or worst, the number you have dialed is incorrect! Putting up emergency/ complaint desks are common in government offices. But sadly and to the dismay of many, these has become symbols of trickery and arrogance of people in government. To place non-working complaint desks in government offices are plain insult and mockery of people’s right to be heard. On display for over the See HOTLINE, page 5
Have my say
Vacation from God?
I am still staying at my hiding place - just 2 more days. A lonely beach. Just relaxing. Next week: back to school. New enrollees are waiting. Back to the office. Clients are asking for appointments already. Yes, from to time, I need a refreshing pause. Vacation comes from the Latin word “vacare”, which literally means, to be empty, to render oneself inoperative. Vacation is freedom or release from tension and pressure of work. It is the rest from some occupation, business or activities. Strictly speaking, vacation concerns those who are in school or studying in colleges and universities. For professionals, however, furlough would be the ap-
propriate term. Why we take a vacation? “All work and no play makes Johnny a dull boy”. Remember it? There is always a limit to psychical as well as mental activities. We are not robots nor are we slaves. Neither should we be workaholics, so goes the modern term for those who work themselves to death. We are persons endowed by God with free will and intelligence. The will to work should always be tempered by the intelligence to rest awhile to acquire new energy. That’s what I am doing 4 or 5times a year. Speaking about God: Is there a vacation from God? Of course not. There is no such thing as vacation from
God of from our religious activities. One of the best known religious poems in English is “The Hound of Heaven”. It was written by Francis Thompson who tried to run away from God. He wanted to have a vacation from Him. He compares God to a hound chasing his soul. In reality, it is a story of Thompson’s own life. As a boy, he had in ended to become a priest, but he was lazy. So his father enrolled him in a medical school where the young Francis contracted the opium habit which almost wrecked his mind and body. He became a beggar, slinking through the slums, his means of survival earned by shining shoes, selling matches and holding horses.
Klaus Doring
Through the kindness of a poor girl, Francis met he couple Meynell, who recognized his talent an inner goodness. Through them, he has “caught” by God’s love. How Thompson tried to run away from God, and how God “hunted” him, how divine love caught up with him - shows clearly the fact that in this world, we can have a vacation from physical and mental activities, but never from God. +++ See VACATION, page 5
FOR ADS PLACEMENT CALL OR TEXT: 0917-712-1424 • 0947-893-5776
mindanaodaily.ads@gmail.com
Seal... from page 4
point persons include Acting City Administrator Teddy Sabuga-a, who served with him during his days in Congress and at the Capitol in Misamis Oriental. Sabuga-a and the other key point persons had been effective so far to the point that they had attracted attention from the opposition Padayon Pilipino party whose alliance with the Centrist Democratic Party (CDP) fueled their attacks on the mayor’s people including a former colleague, City Information Officer Maricel Casino-Rivera. The election victories of Moreno and his allies in the 19th City Council was an emphatic exclamation mark by Cagayan de Oro City’s voters that soundly refuted and demolished whatever election propaganda garbage thrown their way by the Padayon Pilipino opposition bloc led by mayoral aspirant Pompee La Vina and his regurgitated lineup of candidates. And the mayor’s reelection in turn validated what his administration’s education programs and policies did for the city’s schoolchildren that had resulted in near zero dropout rate and a 90 percent plus literacy rate. When the private sector itself especially organizations with established reputations and credibility recognize and cite a local
government’s performance especially those groups that work to improve education and the general quality of life of the country’s local governments, then Cagayan de Oro City Hall’s latest accolade—namely the Seal of Good Education Governance—more than counts for something. And this accolade and recognition is yet another achievement that the mayor’s critics particularly those with designs and ambition to become the next Cagayan de Oro City mayor regardless of their failed, tainted records or their involvement in controversies and irregularities, something to chew on, ponder and whine about (For questions and comments email me at susanap.dennis@yahoo.com)
Monday, July 29, 2019
SSS covers 450 DENR job order workers THE state-run Social Security System (SSS) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) signed a Memorandum of Agreement on June 11, formalizing the SSS membership of 450 job order workers at the DENR’s
central office. Under the agreement, job order workers will be registered in SSS as self-employed members, while the DENR, as a collecting partner, will remit their monthly SSS contributions through a salary-deduction scheme as
Hotline... from page 4
years, desks of these kind had faded through time, and if we have to go through by the number of complaint lodged, idled logbooks say it all. (ruffy44_ph20000@ yahoo.com) Editor note: Ruffy Magbanua is the lead convenor of the Crusade for Clean Government)
part of the KaltaSSS-Collect Program. SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Aurora C. Ignacio expressed optimism in the partnership that will not only increase SSS membership but also provide more workers with social security protection. “Government job order workers are not covered by the Government Service Insurance System due to their employment status. Through the KaltaSSS-Collect program, they will be covered by the SSS, and avail themselves of the System’s benefits in times of contingencies.” Ignacio said. As SSS members, they will be entitled to benefit programs being offered by the pension fund in times of sickness, maternity, retirement, disability, death, and funeral provided that they meet the qualifying conditions of each benefit.
Publication Notice R.A. 10172
Aside from benefit programs, the pension fund also offers loan programs such as salary, calamity, housing, educational, and pension loans. “It is important for a worker to have social security so that in times of contingencies that result in loss of income or financial burden, the worker will receive assistance. This motivates us to encourage more workers to be members of the SSS,” Ignacio said. The SSS and DENR’s agreement will be replicated in other DENR regional offices and branches nationwide. As of March 2019, the pension fund has partnered with 1,565 government agencies and local government units covering over 200,000 job order workers through its KaltaSSS-Collect Program. From this, the SSS has already collected more than P2.01 billion.
Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Agusan del Norte City/ Municipality: Butuan City NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
CCE-181-2019 (R.A. 10172)
Vacation... from page 4
Email: doringklaus@ gmail.com or follow me in Facebook, Linkedin or Twitter or visit my www. germanexpatinthephilippines.blogspot.com or www. klausdoringsclassicalmusic. blogspot.com.
5
Photo shows SSS Large Accounts Division Vice President and Account Management Group Concurrent Acting Head Antonio Argabioso and DENR Assistant Secretary for Human Resource Development and Legislative Affairs Joan A. Lagunda during the MOA signing held at the DENR Compound, Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City. photo supplied
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 EPPIE C. PLAZA has filed with this office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error of the child’s date of birth from “SEPTEMBER 4, 1958” to “SEPTEMBER 24, 1958” in the Certificate of Live Birth of EUNICE PAQUEO CAÑON who was born on September 4, 1958 at Butuan Maternity Hospital, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, Philippines and whose parents are REBECCO BAYOR CAÑON and ESPERANZA GOMEZ PAQUEO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 15 August 2019.
(SGD.) JUDITH ALVIZO- CALO, LIB, MPA City Civil Registrar
DN: Jul 29 & Aug 5, 2019
Beyond Vision: School Leadership and Management By DR. ROLANDO D. ACORIBA, JR. EDUCATION PROGRAM SUPERVISOR DEPED REGIONAL OFFICE 10
Historically, Philippine education experiences, particularly during the precolonial period, were based on the social unit in which one lived – families, family clusters or villages (Jocano, 1998). This depended solely on who was the leader – a village leader or tribal chieftain, for example, are the sources of knowledge and wisdom. Modern schools need visionary leaders who have the will to improve the quality of education as well as learning outcomes, while weaving through managerial tasks. More so for school-based management (SBM) system, where a school needs a leader whose strong vision would lead to the improvement of the school’s learning environment. An effective SBM fosters motivation and commitment, and facilitates student and teacher successes through the facilitation of a school leadership that is appropriate to the unique context and needs of the school, develop and implement school improvement plans, establish fair teacher appraisal systems, structuring classrooms based on school needs, and community partnerships. The early 1990’s saw the Philippine School System become one of the world’s largest educational systems with an ever increasing number of learners. This structure was six years of elementary
and four years of high school. The addition of two more grade levels making public schools a K-12 system came about in 2012; this reform posed new challenges in leading or supervising a school. School managers positively contribute to school effectiveness when they are well equipped and able to portray and use extensive leadership skills and technical knowhow in solving school-based challenges – also building trust among teachers, school staff, parents, students and the community in general. In 2017 the Department of Education (DepEd) served a total of 26.9 million learners – 26.3 million of which enrolled in either public or private schools, and 641,584 learners under the Alternative Learning System (ALS). DepEd constantly provides interventions to make learning environments more conducive and modern, crucial basic facilities and resources have improved over the years – textbooks and printed instructional materials delivered to schools nationwide reached 68.6 million in 2017. Apart from the numbers and improvements, leadership must be based on the cultural context of the school which is unique on its own. These diversified contexts will give the leader, or school principal, or administrator a wider view of possible solutions to problems and challenges that may arise.
School leaders always play a vital role in developing the wellbeing of disadvantaged students by providing them educational equity and inclusive opportunities. School leaders and managers should conduct regular assessment of student and teacher performances and must lead in a way that is culturally sensitive and academically responsive to students’ and teachers’ strengths and needs. Effective school managers must be able to create and design a school improvement process to guide their work. School improvement plans or school development plans provide for this process as these are strategic and needs-based. School leaders may outline and implement strategies for improving student performance in specific subject areas, also to assess teachers’ performances and for how long should a particular intervention be implemented. Development of school improvement plans are always collaborative in nature, between school professionals and councils, parents, and other community stakeholders, and may be accessible to the public as a means of transparency and accountability measure. School leaders of modern-day education therefore, must be dynamic, critical, and collaborative to be able to effect change and bring forth optimal educational performance results in the learners.
Notice to the Public Re: Absence of Authority by Energy Innovation 8MM Corporation to Represent National Steel Corporation The public is hereby informed that Energy Innovation 8MM Corporation is not authorized to transact on behalf of National Steel Corporation (NSC) or its SEC Appointed Liquidator, Atty. Danilo L. Concepcion. This announcement serves to notify the public that any representations by the above-mentioned corporation are illegal and unauthorized by NSC or the Liquidator. NSC will not honor any arrangements entered into by Energy Innovation 8MM Corporation concerning any NSC property. Thank you.
MINDANAO DAILY The Purveyor of Truth, Justice and Development
GILBERT Y. CHAO - Motoring Editor
Monday, July 29, 2019
MOTORING
6
Consistent Sales Growth Boosts Suzuki Philippines’ Industry and CAMPI Rankings
SUZUKI Philippines Inc. (SPH), the country’s pioneer subcompact car distributor, closes the first half of 2019 on a high note, posting 14 percent sales growth over the same period last year and climbing to the sixth spot in the local automobile industry ranking and fifth place in the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI) ranking. “We started the year on the right foot and strengthened our efforts in Q2 to reach more Filipino customers. Our aggressive and strategic marketing campaigns are key in pushing up our position both in the Philippine automobile industry and CAMPI rankings. These achievements reflect the Filipinos’ growing trust in our brand and the quality Suzuki cars that we provide. We are more driven now more than ever to bring only quality driving experience in every Suzuki ride,” shared SPH Director and General Manager for Automobile Division Keiichi Suzuki. Committed to giving quality driving experience to every Filipino, SPH continues to assure the market with best-performance vehicles such as the New Ertiga, Swift, Celerio, Dzire and Vitara. These top-selling Suzuki vehicles collectively
contributed 77 percent to total H1 2019 sales. The top-favorite 7-seater family vehicle Ertiga is still the number one bestselling Suzuki vehicle in this year’s lineup with a 34 percent share of sales. The introduction of the new Ertiga Black Interior ramped up sales even further. Its fuel efficiency and spacious interior complement the elegance and modern style, giving the Ertiga a strong edge over its competitors. Following Ertiga as a top-selling Suzuki vehicle is the hatchback well-loved by millennials. The Suzuki Swift contributed 13 percent to overall sales for the first half of the year. The Celerio ranks third among Suzuki’s topselling vehicles with an 11 percent shares of sales. Powered by a three-cylinder 1.0-liter DOHC engine, the hatchback is available with either a five-speed manual
transmission or a Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT), making it the first model in its segment to offer CVT. Its compact design surprises with an interior that provides ample space, legroom and storage for stress-free driving. SPH buckles up for continued strong growth these succeeding months with more targeted marketing strategies. Besides continuous efforts to bring the vehicles closer to the target markets through product displays and test drives, SPH reinforces its presence in the transport scene through active campaigns and promotions, including for those in the transport vehicle service (TNVS) ecosystem. SPH makes ride sharing a more comfortable experience not just for drivers but for the commuters as well with the Suzuki Ciaz. A reliable partner on the road, the Ciaz runs on a refined K14B engine and has a lightweight and aerodynamic body for enhanced efficiency. Its roomy and ergonomically designed interior ensures a safe and comfortable ride for both the driver and passengers.
Suzuki Holds Another Nationwide Fun Fair Test Drive HAILING from its highly successful first run and due to public demand, pioneer compact car distributor Suzuki Philippines holds yet another run of the Suzuki Fun Fair Test Drive 2019 filled with fun and exciting test-drive event. Suzuki’s key models the Vitara, Dzire, Swift, all-new Ertiga and Ciaz were available for simultaneous test drives last weekend at selected dealerships nationwide. Visitors got to try out and get a first-hand driving experience with the well-loved Suzuki vehicles during this two-day fair. Fun activities and prizes, special discounts and freebies awaited those who purchased any of the vehicles upon testing. The participating dealers are: Metro Manila Suzuki Auto Alabang Suzuki Auto E. Rodriguez Suzuki Auto Fairview Suzuki Auto Kalookan Suzuki Auto UN Ave. Provincial - Luzon Suzuki Auto Lipa Suzuki Auto Tarlac Suzuki Auto Taytay Provincial - Visayas Suzuki Auto North Cebu Provincial - Mindanao Suzuki Auto Cagayan De Oro Suzuki Auto Butuan Suzuki Auto Davao Suzuki Auto Zamboanga
FOR ADS PLACEMENT CALL OR TEXT: 0917-712-1424 • 0947-893-5776
mindanaodaily.ads@gmail.com
Monday, July 29, 2019
7
8
Monday, July 29, 2019
Davao
FOR ADS PLACEMENT CALL OR TEXT: 0917-712-1424 • 0947-893-5776 E-mail: mindanaodaily.ads@gmail.com
Davao Light supports Blood and Safety programs of Red Cross THE Davao Light and Power Co. in partnership with the Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. donated a Water Rescue Manikin to the Philippine Red Cross Davao Chapter to support its emergency preparedness program. This rescue manikin will be a vital tool in making water rescue simulation and training more effective in preparation for any related emergencies.
Aside from this, Davao Light also donated financial assistance for the Red Cross’ Blood Samaritan Program. Under this program, blood is provided to the indigents who will need blood especially during emergencies and disease outbreaks. The formal turn over of Davao Light to PRC - Davao Chapter was highlighted by a water rescue See SUPPORTS, page 9
132 human trafficking cases filed in Davao Region since 2003 By CHE PALICTE PNA
DAVAO CITY--The InterAgency Council Against Trafficking in Region 11 (IACAT-11) said it has filed a total of 132 cases in court from 2003 up to May this year. Thirty-five of these cases have already resulted to conviction while 55 are still on trial, said Atty. Barbara Mae Flores, Deputy Regional Prosecutor of the Department of Justice (DOJ), See CASES, page 9
HUMAN TRAFFICKING. Atty. Barbara Mae Flores, Deputy Regional Prosecutor of the Department of Justice (DOJ) in Region 11, briefs the local media on the cases handled by the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking in the region during a press conference in Davao City Friday. (Photo by Che Palicte)
In photo are Philippine Red Cross (PRC) trainers, Davao Light Community Relations Manager Fermin Edillon, Davao Light President and COO Rodger S. Velasco, Red Cross Blood Donor Recruitment Officer Rizh Abellano, PRC Board Member Harry Lopez, and PRC Chapter Administrator Engr. Rogelio U. Aca Jr. photo supplied
Comval’s DepEd Oplan Kalusugan reaches in New Bataan
COMPOSTELA VALLEY Province--The Department of Education (DepEd) division of Compostela Valley scopes out a school-based feeding program under the “Oplan Kalusugan sa DepEd” (OK sa DepEd) to Cabinuangan Central Elementary School (CCES) in New Bataan, Compostela Valley Province. A kick-off ceremony was held on July 25, 2019 at the covered court of the said school where it was attended by Provincial Governor Jayvee Tyron L. Uy, Senior Board Member Arturo “Chongkee” Uy, New
Bataan Mayor Geraldford N. Balbin, Chief Education Supervisor of DepEd Carina S. Frasco, and Hon. Manuel “Way Kurat” Zamora in the presence of Hon. Renato Basañes. According to Governor Uy, “Atoang objective gyud ani, ang ma rehabilitate gyud nato ang mga kabaton-onan. Not only that, but to also, of course, educate our parents.” The ceremony was also attended by School-Based Feeding Program (SBFP) See OPLAN, page 9
Kagay-an Festival 1st Oro Lechoneros Encuentro Champion
JOY& THATA LECHON LIVESTOCK TRADING
for Orders, Contact Yoyong:
09354145759 09169249371
Located at : PUERTO, CDO – MAIN JR. BORJA EXTENSION, CRONEN, CAMAMAN-AN – BRANCH
Contact Number: 0916-126-7815 0920-876-3147
(088) 324 0312/856 8189/0915 528 4674
9
FOR ADS PLACEMENT CALL OR TEXT: 0917-712-1424 • 0947-893-5776
mindanaodaily.ads@gmail.com
Supports... from page 8
demonstration using the donated manikin and was witnessed by Davao Light President and COO Rodger S. Velasco, PRC Chapter Administrator Engr. Rogelio U. Aca Jr., PRC Board Member Harry Lopez, and trainers from the PRC Davao Chapter. “We will continue to support the Philippine Red Cross for its emergency preparedness and blood programs to help save lives.” said Velasco. Davao Light’s support to Red Cross programs will reach out the many different communities where Red Cross provides help, thus, advancing business and communities.
Cases... from page 8
during a press briefing here Friday. Flores said the cases involved a total of 203 victims, majority of whom are females. She added that the cases included four claims of Online Sexual Exploitation of Children (OSEC), two of whom have already resulted in conviction. Aside from OSEC cases, Flores said majority of the cases filed are prostitution of minors and labor trafficking cases. She also bared that for the past two years, IACAT-11 participated in three entrapment operations involving OSEC offenders. Rhea Lomanta, a victim of child trafficking, narrated her experience when she was brought in a certain bar in Mati City, Davao Oriental. Lomanta said she was just 12 years old when forced to work as a sex worker for
about three months. She eventually escaped from her handlers and found her way into Lawig Bubai, a People’s Organization of women and children who help survivors of prostitution. She said that her experience became a nightmare that she continuously tries to overcome until now. “Everybody from the community must be aware of human trafficking. I urged the youth to responsibly use the technology for them to avoid sexual abuses,” she added. Data from IACAT-11 showed that the Philippines garnered a Tier 1 ranking in the United States Department of State’s Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report. The ranking indicates that a government has acknowledged the existence of human trafficking, made efforts to address the problem, and complies with the Victims Protection Act’s (VPA) minimum standards. The country leads the ranking in East Asia and the Pacific, sharing the Tier 1 status with Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. (PNA)
Oplan... from page 8
Focal Person Ronald Allan V. Higgins and Nurse II of New Bataan National High School, Ami Jane Arcena R.N. Meanwhile, according to Higgins, “The DepEd will continue to implement the SBFP nationwide in accordance with the general appropriation with the current year and will cover all identified target beneficiaries.” The event in the province is in partnership with the “Bayanihan Para sa Kalu-
Monday, July 29, 2019 sugan-Kusina ng Kalinga” (BPSK-KnK) program, a platform that conceptualizes the building central kitchens in different acknowledged schools within Comval province to help the students eat healthier and better against malnutrition. The BPSK-KnK program is headed by Governor Uy, and the program partnered up with the provincial government, DepEd, and Gawad Kalinga (GK). CCES is one of the listed beneficiaries of the SBFP of DepEd in New Bataan, with the school having a total of 85 students from Grade 1 to Grade 6. Through the SBFP, children from different beneficiary schools nationwide are fed free nutritious food within 120 days to help their immunity from malnutrition. OK sa DepEd is a convergence of DepEd’s health programs, plans, policies, and activities for effective and efficient implementation at the school level in partnership with various stakeholders. #YESToDavaoDeOro (Sean Seismundo, ID Comval)
Receives...
from page 2 DA-10 and donated a model of KUBOTA M9541 tractor to the unit. “I am thankful to the CSP Teams of 8th IB who were assigned here that they guided us on what to do to make our organization legal,’ said Robert Cabana, president of the association. “This Kubota Tractor is a big help to us and we will take good care of it just like we care about our lives,” he added. Lieutenant Colonel Ronald Illana, Commanding Officer of the 8th Infantry Battalion, said they did their best to get the
tractor from DA-10. He also cited that they coordinated with LGU Cabanglasan for fuel juts to bring the tractor to the area. “We really want to help and let you feel that we have our government, your 8IB Army will not end here but this is just the beginning,” he said. “The army troopers lived with us and we realized that if we continue our support to the NPA, we are destroying our children future,” Lunie Licunan, Sitio Mainaga leader said during the turn-over program. “If ever the NPA will come back, I will be the one to destroy them before I die.,” he further said. (8th IB, PA/PIA10)
Launches...
from page 2 and Medical, Nursing, and Dental Services. Iqbal said it is the goal of the Bangsamoro government to improve the Bangsamoro education system by providing quality, holistic, and relevant education to every learner and ensure the quality of teaching and learning infrastructures in the region. “It would be unacceptable if our students would miss school days, get behind in their lessons or drop-out due to health-related issues such as malnourishment, unintended pregnancies, and drug addiction,” he said The program, he said, will help reduce many of the current causes of death and diseases of the students in the region. “The ministry is committed not only in improving the teaching standards and facilities but also the school performance and learning capacity of every student in the Bangsamoro,” he added. The MBHTE will form a monitoring team to ensure that schools are properly implementing the program. (Bangsamoro Government/PIA10)
The Love of Reading By JANE MAE B. LIBAY Teacher I Bongbongon Elementary School
The Department of Education (DepEd) is hoping to bring back the interest of school children in reading instead of them spending too much time on the Television and Internet. The department initiates programs and means that would promote the love of reading among pupils and students. Like, they encourage to have a reading area in every classroom but, this is still limited. Good thing we
have this Library Hub in our Divison that we can borrow a number of books for our children. One way of promoting the love of reading in Kindergarten-Green of Bongbongon Elementary school is that once in a while they visit at the school library. In the school library, with the help of our librarian, they become oriented on how to use the books properly and they able to enjoy the story books there. Also, the teacher borrows books
RA Form No. 8.1 (LCRO)
Using books from the Library Hub
from the library hub and use the books in storytelling then after, the teacher hand it to the children the same story book that she read earlier. The children love and enjoy it. Children exposed to books early and often become aware that printed words have sounds, and they recognize that print
Airs... from page 2
area is also near schools. During the meeting, Councilor Cabanlas said socialized housing is the number one problem of the city. Part of the duty of the city government is to provide housing, he said. “It’s now a right it’s not a privilege anymore. Busa gapangita gyud kita’g paagi nga makatabang kita,” he assured. A representative of PPA said the city should also consider looking for an area adjacent to the property. For his part, Barangay Chair Norbel Saa said he is concerned about the situation of the affected residents. “Wala ko’y problema sa de-
velopment sa pantalan, pero dili pud ko gusto kung naay development mabyaan pud nato atong mga kaigsoonang kabus,” he said. For his part, Teddy Sabuga-a expressed his hopes for collaborative efforts of concerned agencies to help the affected families for their relocation needs “Magtinabangay ta ani nga effort kay padayon ang challenge sa relocation,” he said. As this developed, Councilor Cabanlas requested the Task Force Emancipation Piso-Piso Program, in coordination with the city administrator, PPA, BFAR, DENR and barangay officials to conduct joint survey of the area for the finalization of the proposed project. (SP/JBD)
Thoughts on the Transfer of School Heads By DAISY MAE M. VILLACIN, HT-I, Betahon ES
School heads come and go. But the legacies on the schools they left behind last through the memories of the school children, teachers and the school’s stakeholders. We can say that their legacies cannot be adjudged as bad or good but their school management imprint can only be viewed judiciously as to whether they have meaningfully led and provided the school with the significant services of quality education or they just merely comply with whatever standard school reports (monitoring and informational) needed to be submitted to the division office. Have they effectively and efficiently directed the school or just went through the motions of regular departmental compliance? The attitudes of school heads regarding the change of school varies. It may be dependent on the type of mindset they are operating on. Some school heads can be thoroughly attached to the school station they are asked to be relinquishing ( similar to experiencing separation anxiety ) so much that after 8 to 10 years, they may find hard to accept the eventual change of station in the next barangay or municipality. The newly unfolded reality can be intensely daunting to ponder about. Some school heads can be completely game to the change of school that they will leap at the opportunity at a heartbeat. While these two
types of attitudes are polar extremes, the in-between would be the school head attitude that would regard such change of station as a normal life occurrence, something that they have to deal with, fulfill dutifully and moved on gracefully from. Whether we want to view the station transfer as professionally or personally detrimental or beneficial, this change is inevitable. Just like anything in this world, nothing lasts forever. As anything or everything goes through change. School heads need not lose sleep over this ordeal or cry their heart out needlessly. For sure they can weather a lot of tough situations like they did a thousand times before. School leaders come and go. But schools remain the same (or do they?). The legacy of a school administrator will leave an impact on the school community, positive or not, memorable or mundane. There is something of his or her leadership style and her personal contribution that will stay in the school community: school children, parents and stakeholders. For the people they connected with to learn from and to be inspired of. This is a fact of life. School heads advance in their career so they get assigned to a number of schools in their entire work life. This is part of growth. This is all part of the professional growth of school heads.
NOTICE OF AFFIDAVIT OF SOLE HEIRSHIP Visiting the Library
carries meaning. It also promotes positive attitudes toward reading to instill in children a lifelong habit.
R.A Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)
Notice is hereby given, that I, ELSA LADESMA BACULANTA, of legal age, Filipino citizen and a resident of Balbagon, Mambajao, Camiguin, hereby depose and say; That I am the surviving daughter of Marcosa Ladesma who inherited from her deceased father Prospero Abbu a parcel of land known as Lot No. 2402, under Tax Declaration No. J-0407637; with Oct. P-16147, with an area of 532 sq. m. situated at Balbagon, Mambajao, Camiguin; That being the only daughter of Prospero Abbu who is her father, Marcosa Abbu Ladesma adjudicated the above-described property as sole heir; That I execute this affidavit to support the filing of estate Tax return of the estate of Marcosa Abbu Ladesma; In witness whereof, we here unto affix our signature this 3rd day of April 2019 at Mambajao, Camiguin.
Republic of the Philippines Province of Bukidnon Municipality of Talakag OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR
Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Bukidnon MUNICIPALITY OF KIBAWE
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
In compliance with the publication requirements and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1, Series of 2012 (IRR of RA 10172). Notice is hereby served to the public that GLENN AMBAL SACAY has filed with this Office, a petition for clerical error of child’s sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the certificate of live birth of GLENN AMBAL SACAY who was born on FEBUARY 20, 1985 whose parents are ROMULA EDULSA AMBAL and CARLITO FABRIGAS SACAY. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than AUGUST 5, 2019.
In compliance with Section 5 of R.A 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that ELAINE N. AHMAD has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name of her child from “YZABELLE ROSE” to “AYAT KAMRAM” in the Certificate of Live Birth of YZABELLE ROSE NARISMA who was born on October 30, 2018 at Kibawe, Bukidnon, whose parent is ELAINE R. NARISMA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than August 2, 2019.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 3rd day of April 2019 at Mambajao, Camiguin.
Doc. No.- 166 Page No. – 31 Book No.-103 Series of 2019
MDN: Jul 22 & 29, 2019
(SGD.) BELEN BACARRISAS-CO Municipal Civil Registrar
MDN: Jul 22 & 29, 2019
(SGD.) RUFINA R. BUTRON Municipal Civil Registrar
SGD. ELSA LADESMA BACULANTA Affiant
SGD. VITO M. CARILLO Notary Public
MDN: July 15, 22 & 29, 2019
MINDANAO DAILY The Purveyor of Truth, Justice and Development
Editor: ALLAN M. MEDIANTE
Monday, July 29, 2019
BUSINESS
10 UCPB confirms resignation of bank president By JOANN VILLANUEVA
SEC. LOPEZ SEEKS MORE PARTNERS IN DELIVERING MICROFINANCE LOANS TO MSMES. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez (8th from L) called on the private sector to partner with the government in ensuring micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the country will have easy access to the Pondo sa Pagbabago at Pag-asenso (P3), the low-cost, no-collateral microfinance loan of the government initiated by President Rodrigo Duterte. During the P3 Credit Delivery Partner Forum on 25 July 2019, the trade chief encouraged more partnerships with rural banks and cooperatives in spreading the reach of the P3 program, which has changed the lives of many aspiring and thriving entrepreneurs in the country and assisted more than 89,000 MSMEs. Meanwhile, Senator Aquilino Pimentel III (7th from L) expressed his support for the program and recognized the need for its longevity. He committed to work on institutionalizing the P3 program and to be a partner of DTI in driving entrepreneurship and making microfinance loans accessible to Filipinos, especially those at the countryside. In the photo are SB Corporation President Luna Cacanando (5th from L), DTI Undersecretary Zenaida Maglaya (6th from R), and credit delivery partners from FICO Bank, St. Francis Multi-purpose Cooperative, Bank of Florida, GM Bank of Luzon, The New Rural Bank of San Leonardo, MVSM Rural Bank, Yakap at Halik Multi-purpose Cooperative, Cebu People’s Cooperative, Silangan Multi-purpose Cooperative, and Cantilan Bank, Inc.
Innovation, technology boosts economic growth: NEDA By LESLIE GATPOLINTAN
MANILA -- Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia has stressed the need to vigorously advance the country’s science, technology and innovation (STI) agenda, which is key to economic growth and improving the quality of life of Filipinos. Speaking in Business Intelligence and Data Analytics Forum and Showcase on Friday, Pernia said building STI ecosystem is relevant as the government embarks on efforts to strengthen science and technology. He pointed out that the Philippines can benefit immensely from the adoption of digital technology such as analytics, which can help organizations efficiently and immediately identify problems, come up with solutions, and even create new goods and services. “For us in the public sector, there is much to be done in terms of fully utilizing data analytics. We need to catch up with science, technology and innovation. We need to upgrade our IT infrastructure, create networks and database inter-operability between and among agencies, and produce a skilled and nimble workforce that can optimize
MANILA--An official of the government-controlled United Coconut Planters Bank (UCPB) on Friday confirmed the resignation of its president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Higinio O. Macadaeg Jr. In a reply to the Philippine News Agency’s (PNA) inquiry, UCPB Corporate Communication Head Rona Gorayeb-Velasco said Macadaeg has given up his post “due to personal reasons”. “His resignation will take effect upon acceptance by President (Rodrigo Roa) Duterte,” she said. “UCPB would like to assure its clients and other stakeholders that there are procedures in place to ensure an orderly transition and that the Bank will continue to provide and deliver its services to the public,” she added. A copy of a hand written resignation allegedly signed by Macadaeg, dated July 25, 2019, circulated online Friday. Macadaeg, in the letter addressed to President Duterte, said he is submitting his resignation “with deep regret”. He said his resignation is “effective upon acceptance See CONFIRMS, page 11
BSP Governor Diokno unveils marker for Historic Fort Abad
(File
photo courtesy of
PTV)
the use of these emerging technologies,” he said. Pernia, also DirectorGeneral of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), said the government has been actively improving its systems and is shifting to e-governance. He cited the Department of Budget and Management and the Department of Science and Technology that have established a Project Digital Imaging for Monitoring and Evaluation, which monitors government projects through light detection and ranging technology, satellites, and drones. Pernia further noted President Rodrigo Duterte’s order in his recent State-ofthe-Nation Address (SONA) to streamline government transactions and processes
and cut the red tape through the use of digital technology. “Developing our capability to adopt, produce, and utilize these types of technologies will allow us to not only raise our economic growth potential but also improve the lives of our people through quality public services,” he added. The NEDA chief said technological innovations can further upgrade particularly the information technology-business process outsourcing (IT-BPO) industry, which thus far has contributed about 10 percent to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) and 15 percent to formal employment. He further underscored the important role of academics, such as scientists See BOOSTS, page 11
BANGKO Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin E. Diokno (center) led the unveiling of a marker at the historic Fort San Antonio Abad located within the BSP Complex in Manila. The stronghold, which was built in 1584 to guard the main approach to Manila from the south and was an integral part of the defense of the city,
was recognized as a “National Cultural Treasure” by the National Museum. The fortress was restored in the 1970s and subsequently maintained by the BSP. Together with Governor Diokno in the photo are (from left to right) Senior Assistant Governor and Chief Legal Counsel Atty. Elmore Capule, Deputy Governor Francisco Dakila, Jr., Monetary Board (MB) Member
Juan de Zuñiga, Jr., MB Member Felipe Medalla, Deputy Governor Maria Almasara Cyd TuañoAmador, National Museum of the Philippines (NM) Director IV Jeremy Barns, NM Director III Ana Maria Theresa Labrador, NM Acting Director III Angel Bautista, MB Member V. Bruce Tolentino, and NHCP Chairman Rene Escalante.
11
FOR ADS PLACEMENT CALL OR TEXT: +63917-712-1424 • +63947-893-5776
mindanaodaily.ads@gmail.com
Eyes... from page 1
currently home to its College of Agriculture, Xavier Ateneo has to sell portions of its downtown campus and a portion of Manresa Farm to underwrite the construction and transfer. Before the next phase of the Master Plan can proceed, the College of Agriculture facilities including its demonstration farms, workshops, field laboratories at Manresa have to be moved and upgraded to XU’s 104-hectare property at El Gaucho. In a briefing conducted last July 20 specifically for Aggies alumni, College of Agriculture Dean Maria Rosario Mosqueda explained that while El Gaucho campus would house the field laboratory for the College Agriculture, lectures and non-field laboratory classes would still be conducted at the new main campus proposed to be named Masterson Campus in honor of the late Jesuit visionary Fr. William Masterson SJ who foresaw the potential of Manresa in the 1960s. “We haven’t done detailed planning yet, but we hope by sharing this with you, you can also give us your suggestions and comment on what we have done so far,” Mosqueda said “We want to leverage the College of Agriculture in the Main (Manresa) Campus as a model for Urban Agriculture with some buildings having rooftop gardens, and other innovations which would make it a real model for Urban Agriculture,” she added. Mosqueda said Xavier Manresa would be guided by the following principles in developing El Gaucho: Contribution to the XU Mission, Vision and Development Goals (Academic Excellence, Holistic Formation, Global Competitiveness and Social Engagement); support for the college’s four-fold functions of Instruction, Research, Extension and Production; opportunity to improve the college of agriculture’s sustainability; harmony with existing community and the environment; working with available resources, and partnerships with Cagayan de Oro city and the private sector. “Hopefully we can really change the way we package Agriculture,” Mosqueda noted. “So we shouldn’t just focus on the farm, but also on the other parts of the supply chain, like develop new programs that can be attractive, and at the same time, mission-responsive.” Besides new and upgrade field laboratories, research and training facilities, farming system models (with LGU CDO and private sector partners), the El Gaucho Campus would also include a self-sustaining Agri-Eco Adventure and Wellness Resort and Convergence/Activity Park. As proposed under the initial concept presented by Mosqueda, 22 hectares of El Gaucho’s total of 64 allocated for the academic area (mainly plateau) and the Convergence Hub which will function as the campus activity center for the Rodeo, Tabuan Center, and possibly a Bagsakan. Under its proposed 12-year timeline divided into four 3-year phases, developments will kick off in the six hectare first phase with the construction of road network and drainage; utilities (light and water); admin building for land development (coordinating team); living spaces for workers; bus acquisition; land acquisition, land development (crops, pasture and forage). “The problem is water, it’s really a concern,” Mosqueda noted. “Perhaps that is where we can start land development, prioritizing crops, pasture and forage, because it is a real good area for dairy if we have the water.” Next, structures such as a SEARSOLIN-like building to
house offices, classrooms, accommodations, ancillary facilities and animal production would be established while road and water systems continue to be developed. “The Farming System Model Area would be devoted to partnerships with industry and private sector to allow students to use their facilities to conduct research, or partner with poultry firms to do feeding trials, and the like.|” The third phase would entail the development of other components (training facility, convergence hub); establishment of partner locators; and continuing road development. Finally the last phase would cover the 100% development of ‘academic areas’; and the establishment of the self-sustaining Agri-Eco Adventure and Wellness Resort. XU is considering moving most of its operations out from its 6-hectare main campus near Plaza Divisoria to provide a better learning environment for its college students. The planned Campus of the Future in its Manresa Campus will feature well-designed school buildings and administration facilities catering to several academic and technical courses such as Agriculture, Arts & Sciences, Business & Management, Computer Studies, Education, Engineering, and Nursing. The campus will also be adaptable to future developments in academic disciplines and technological innovations. Main master plan elements include an abundance of open spaces and greeneries – a main plaza, interconnected courtyards, sports facilities, an amphitheater, and a University Forum which will incorporate a museum, theatre, and gallery. The state-of-the-art Manresa Town Campus of the Future will provide innovative spaces for learning, pioneering research, artistic expression, whole-person formation and experiencing excellence. The new main campus will retain the 25-hectare forest reserve in Manresa. It will be near XU’s 12-hectare basic education campus at Pueblo de Oro, allowing integration of campuses for greater efficiency and modernization. To finance the construction of the new campus, the proposed Master Plan envisions the sale of around 14 of the 63-hectare Manresa property to CLI. CLI plans to develop a township project (working name Manresa Town) which will integrate complementary commercial, residential, office, and leisure uses. XU is also proposing to sell around 4 of its 6-hectare property in Divisoria that CLI plans to develop into downtown CDO’s Central Business District (working name Xavier City), with XU’s Church of the Immaculate Conception at its heart. “We are not leaving Divisoria,” Yap stressed. “Xavier Ateneo will continue to be present in downtown Divisoria with the University Church and a redesigned campus for the XU School of Medicine, College of Law and most of its graduate programs.” Should the new campus project be approved by the Jesuit authorities, it is expected to be developed over an 8- to 10- year period.
Transfer... from page 1
developer Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) in the downtown and uptown campuses. However, the deal could stall if a viable water supply could not be developed at the university’s 104-hectare El Gaucho property in the Bugo-Upper Puerto Area since all the further developments hinges on the transfer of its College of Agriculture to
Monday, July 29, 2019 El Gaucho to enable the latter phases of the P9-Billion project to proceed. “The problem is water, it’s really a concern,” said Maria Rosario Mosqueda, dean of Xavier Ateneo’s College of Agriculture, “Perhaps that is where we can start land development, prioritizing crops, pasture and forage, because it is a real good area for dairy if we have the water.” “The problem with El Gaucho is water, or more specifically the lack of water,” said Vincent Yap, an alumnus who resides near the area. “The presence of whom we call the ‘Cariton People’ attests to this. They are residents whom you see regularly hitching their makeshift carts to trucks to haul water from downhill to their homes in El Gaucho.” “A lot of politicians have previously committed to help us address the water problem in this area but until now nothing has been done about it,” he added. “We hope Xavier Ateneo‘s project will be the catalyst to solve this problem”. Xavier Ateneo President Fr. Roberto C. Yap, S.J. said they are already aware of the problem and would have to address it once the project is cleared to proceed by Jesuit Fr. General Most. Rev. Arturo Sosa, S.J. “We certainly need to develop EL Gaucho if will move our Manresa Campus there,” Yap, S.J. stressed in response. Meantime, CLI Chairman and CEO Jose R. Soberano III said they are already in talks with some property owners living close to Manresa to develop production wells near the Cagayan River for the proposed Campus of the Future with a target daily production volume of 25 Million Liters Daily (MLD). “We have a CLI subsidiary which is into water development which will help us out with this,” Soberano said. In the same consultation, a representative from the Cagayan de Oro City Water District expressed COWD’s willingness to work with Xavier and CLI to develop water sources for the proposed projects, especially since the West Service Area now only has a 60 MLD allocation from bulk water supplier Cagayan de Oro Bulk Water Inc. (COBI). “We can link up with COWD for our 25 MLD project, but if we can develop underground water sources there especially the down portion is a possibility, “Soberano noted. “We are now working on it and the proponent is currently working to secure water rights from the LGU and City Council.” However, Fr. Yap cautions that discussions of details such as these might still be premature considering the project is still in its conceptual stage. “I’m glad we’re going into much detail but we have to tell you we’re just at the first 10 percent of the planning,” he stressed. “We’re still in the conceptual stages and we don’t have the approval yet from Father General. This is not going to be our last consultation. If this is approved we will be meeting a lot with water, power and communications utilities; DPWH and the City Engineer’s Office for the roads and connectivity, because we would really like to work closely together and develop it into much detail.” “What we are seeing right now is a perspective, a concept, and the hard work will be coming once this gets approval. But I’m very enthusiastic and very glad to hear that the interest this project will generate as we come together as a Cagayan de Oro Community.” Not the least, Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Oscar S. Moreno, who attended all three consultations conducted over the weekend and last Monday, similarly expressed
his enthusiasm for the project. “Probably nobody is more excited about this project than me,” Moreno, himself a Xavier Ateneo ’67 High School graduate, said. “Our water supply should be able to catch up with our growth. This Xavier Ateneo project is a game changer. This will change a lot of things here in Cagayan de Oro.”
Dies... from page 1
hotel, where he was billeted, when he complained of chest pain and shortness of breath. He was rushed to a nearby hospital to be revived but he did not survive. Citing information from Dr. Abdulnasser Masorong, Jr., head of the medical team of this year’s Hajj, Datu-Ramos said Banto was known to have Congestive Heart Failure “wherein significant damage to the heart muscle causes a failure in blood circulation and multiple congestive symptoms.” “The cause of his death was Cardiorespiratory Arrest,” Datu-Ramos said. Mortality In July 19, NCMF announced the death of a 57-year old female, Sarapia Abalimbona Taha from Lumbayanague, also in Lanao del Sur, due to myocardial infarction or heart attack, followed by the death of a 66-year old Enting Tungao Kamensa from Datu Piang, Maguindanao a day after (July 20), also of the same reason. Taha collapsed while entering a Masjid in Haraam while Kamensa lost his consciousness that led to his death inside the same Masjid. The third pilgrim, Bailani Sakandal Dalandas, 70, died due to suspected cardiac arrest while inside the bus going to the Masjidil in Haraam with her daughter. “The pilgrim (Dalandas) has no known prior medical condition,” Datu-Ramos said. Want to die during Hajj Many Filipino pilgrims want to die in Saudi Arabia during the Hajj because they believe they will go to heaven if they die according to Datu-Ramos. In fact, last year, some eight pilgrims, mostly in their senior years, died while performing Hajj. The NCMF, through its assigned supervisory team will take care of the deceased pilgrims in Meccah until they will be buried according to the Muslim culture, within 24 hours. “There is a cemetery in Meccah prepared for the pilgrims who would die during Hajj,” Datu-Ramos cited. This year, some 7,325 Filipino pilgrims are participating in the Hajj, an obligation that every Muslim must do at least once in their lifetime and around 90% of the pilgrims are first timers yearly. “It is one of the five pillars of Islam and is a once-in-a-lifetime event for most,” Datu-Ramos said. Unlucky Islam However, there are 32 internally displaced persons in Marawi City who were not lucky enough to participate in this year’s annual pilgrimage. These IDPs were raffled in March during the consultation facilitated by the Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) with the families who were displaced by war in 2017. The NCMF had done this starting 2018 to give as one of the interventions of the government in stress debriefing but the TFBM was not able to release funds meant to finance the ‘raffle winners’ this year thus they were not able to leave. “The COA (Commission on Audit) report for last year’s Hajj was the reason why Task
Force (Bangon Marawi) did not release money for this year’s Hajj,” Datu-Ramos said referring to COA’s order to Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC) to return the P5 million that it allegedly diverted to another government agency. COA, in its annual audit report on HUDCC, noted that the council on May 30, 2018, executed a memorandum of agreement with the NCMF, transferring P5 million to the agency to sponsor the participants of the “2018 Hajj for the IDPs of Marawi City” in their pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. The Audit Commission said the fund was intended for rehabilitation projects in Marawi City and should not be returned that it allegedly diverted to another agency.
Confirms... from page 10
hereof ”. “I would like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve your government,” he added. The bank is facing several issues, such as its privatization and the turn-over of the PHP83-billion coco levy funds to farmers. In August 2018, the Sandiganbayan 2nd Division ordered the transfer of the funds from Coconut Industry Investment Fund (CIIF) companies, 14 holding companies and converted San Miguel Corporation (SMC) shares to the government so they can be used to promote coconut farmers’ welfare. Relatively, a Supreme Court (SC) decision said the CIIF companies, 14 holding companies and the converted SMC shares are “owned by the government to be used only for the benefit of all coconut farmers and for the development of the coconut industry”. (PNA)
Boosts... from page 10
and engineers, in the supply side of the STI ecosystem. “But to make the ecosystem alive and functional, there must be demand for what scientists and engineers produce—i.e., the demand on the side of the private sector—business people, including industrialists, entrepreneurs, and capitalists,” he added. (PNA)
EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH A DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PARCEL OF LAND Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late SOFRONIA A. PURRUGAN, who died on December 07, 1998 died at Dameron Hospital, 525 W. Acacia, San Joaguin, Stockton, California & ANDRES PURRUGAN, who died on August 18, 2014 died intestate at (Residence) #1507 North Tracy Boulevard, Tracy, California 95376; that the deceased, at the time of their death, left a Parcel of Land situated in the Barrio of San Antonio (Formerly Wangilan), Municipality of Talakag, Provicne of Bukidnon, ISLAND OF MINDANAO and more particularly described as follows: TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-11561 LOT F (LRC) PSD-224033; A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot F, of the subdivision plan (LRC) PSD-224033, being a portion of land described on plan H-120960, LRC Record No. H. Pat) situated in the Barrio of San Antonio (Formerly Wangilan), Municipality of Talakag, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao; Containing an area of THIRTY THREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY SEVEN (33,757) SQUARE METERS, more or less; are the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH A DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PARCEL OF LAND; made and entered by and between namely: JOHANSON AZNAR PURUGGANAN, JOHN AZNAR PURUGGANAN, JOSIE AZNAR PURUGGANAN, all of legal age, Filipino citizens and a resident of #1507 North Tracy Boulevard,Tracy, California 95376, represented by: JAIME AZNAR PURUGGANAN and JAIME AZNAR PURUGGANAN of legal age, Filipino citizen and a residents of B-3 L5 & 7 Cm Home Subdivision, Brgy. 24-A, Purok 8, Gingoog City; in favor of AMADO B. NOBLE, SR., likewise of legal age, Filipino citizen, married to ELIZABETH Z. NOBLE, with residence and Postal Address at Brgy. 4 Talakag Bukidnon; That for and in consideration of the sum of SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS ONLY (Php600,000.00) Philippine Currency, receipt of the said amount is hereby acknowledge by the SELLER/ VENDOR after the amount is paid in hand by the BUYER/S or VENDEE/S the SELLER/S or VENDER/S hereby SELL, CEDE, TRANSFER and CONVEY the above-described property CONSISTING OF THIRTY THREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY SEVEN (33,757) SQUARE METERS, more or less in favor of the BUYER/S or VENDEE/S his/her heirs, assigns or successors-in-interest, free from any liens and encumbrances, free from any third-party claimant whomsoever and the same is non-tenanted; Under Notary Public of Atty. EMELITO J. MARQUIÑO; as per Doc No. 331; Page No. 86; Book No. XVII; Series of 2019. MDN: July 29, Aug 5 & 12, 2019
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND COMMISION
MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY
PANGASIWAAN NG KALAKALANG PANDAGAT Regional Office XI 2nd Floor, Davao Ching Printers, Inc. Bldg., Lakandula St. corner Dacudao Ave., Agdao, Davao City
IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR APPROVAL CASE NO. MROXI 19-071-ST OF THE SALE & TRANSFER CONVEYANCE / ASSIGNMENT OF THE VESSEL, MBCA JHUBHEN, MBCA JHONHEB (TBR: MBCA SAMAL CRUISER 3, MBCA SAMAL CRUISER 4) PURSUANT TO SECTION 20 (G) OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE ACT AND SECTION III. 1 & 2 of MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 177, SERIES OF 2002 BENJAMIN M. DALUPAN, Applicant NOTICE OF HEARING Before us is the above-entitled Petition which was filed on the 23 July 2019 before this Authority. The herein petitioner is the VENDEE of the vessel, MBCA JHONHEB and MBCA JHUBHEN, which was bought from JULIE S. DACANAY on July 4 2019. Notice is hereby given that the said application will be heard by this Authority on 09 August 2019 at 2:00 o’ clock in the afternoon at the MARINA RO XI Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Davao Ching Printers, Inc. Bldg., Lakandula St. corner Dacudao Ave., Agdao, Davao City. The Applicant shall publish this Order once in a newspaper of general circulation or shall post this Order in the MARINA website at least five (5) days prior to the scheduled date or hearing. Parties opposed to the grant of the Application must file their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date, furnishing a copy of the same to the Applicant, and may, if they so desire, appear on said date and time. Applicant shall submit a written Formal Offer of Evidence (FOE) during the hearing of five (5) days thereafter.
Done this 26th Day of July 2019 at Davao City, Philippines.
MDN: Jul 29, 2019
MINDANAO DAILY The Purveyor of Truth, Justice and Development
Editor: MARK FRANCISCO
LIFESTYLE
12
Monday, July 29, 2019
Espressini celebrates 2nd anniversary ESPRESSINI will celebrate its second anniversary for not just one but two days – from July 27 to 28 with a dinner buffet for only P499. Starting at 5:30 p.m., enjoy a total of 28 courses in the certified most Instagrammable dining place in Cagayan de Oro! Those are the best dishes whipped and concocted by the acclaimed chef and cooks of Espressini which is located at the second level of CTC
along Vicente Roa corner Antonio Luna, this city. As chef-owner Anna Rochelle Uy would put it, “We really love to cook because we can control the ingredients, the tastes.” And since it’s their second anniversary, there will not be one but two promos as well, the second of which is Take a Pic and Win. Take a photo at their anniversary photo wall. Post it on your Facebook or Instagram account. Use the hashtag #espressiniturnstwo. The more points form likes and share swill win (one like = one point; one share = two points). There’s gonna be three lucky winners who will get a chance to win gift certificates and amazing freebies from Espressini. Promo runs until July 28, 2019. Ain’t that gastronomically inspiring? mf