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‘Bambi’s’ P90m airport expansion fund gets nod GOVERNOR Ye vgeny Vincente “Bambi” Emano, of Misamis Oriental, disclosed the approval of the P 90 million for the expansion of the Laguindingan Airport in Misamis Oriental. Emano said that President Rodrigo R. Duterte has approved the request and ordered the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to include the amount in the 2019 General Appropriation Fund. He said that he wrote a letter to President Duterte for the release of the fund for the expansion of the airport’s passenger terminal to be able to accommodate the growing passengers and tourist in Northern Mindanao. Emano said that aside from the growing tourist arrival, the Laguindingan Airport in Misamis Oriental served as the gateway to any point in Northern Mindanao. “I thanked President Duterte for his understanding and approval of my See GETS, page 10

Beware of unlicensed tour operators, Kadayawan visitors told DAVAO CITY--Tourists who are planning to visit Davao City during the month-long Kadayawan Festival should be wary of unlicensed tour operators who claim to offer “budget” tour packages on social media, City Tourism Office head Generose Tecson said. Tecson issued the warning after receiving complaints from clients who were duped by individuals that were selling tours without business permits from the Business Bureau and licenses from the local tourism office. “I will say that it is a serious problem because, of course, you have legitimate travel agents and tour operators,” she said. She said the unlicensed agents could attract clients online by offering “budget” tour packages, some even offering itineraries that include visits to various See TOUR, page 11

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PCSO continues giving financial aid in GenSan, South Cotabato

GENERAL SANTOS CITY--Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) units here and in South Cotabato province continued with their charity services in the wake of the closure of its gaming operations over the weekend on orders from President Rodrigo Duterte. Misael Hamak, officer-in-charge of the PCSO-South Cotabato branch, said Tuesday their offices remain open to serve residents who need financial assistance from the agency for hospitalization and other related services. He said the President’s stoppage order was only for their gaming schemes like lotto, Keno and small town lottery or See CONTINUES, page 11

Items found by the military after taking over a camp of believed to be members of the New People’s Army in Sitio Pangulingan, Barangay Sabala Bantayao, Lumba Bayabao, Lanao del Sur. Two Army soldiers of the 49th Infantry Battalion were wounded during an encounter with the armed men but they are now in a safe condition. Photos from: 49th Infantry Battalion, PA

Mindanao solon worries over budget impact as Duterte shuts down PCSO sentatives the impact on the national budget after President Rodrigo Duterte shutdown the perations of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). On Monday, Iligan City Lone District Representa-

tive Frederick Siao said the Congress wants to see the detailed estimates, scenario and back-up measures of the DBM and the DOF and inform the House if there is a need to approve a supplemental budget to make up for the revenue shortfall

“considering the impact on charity operations and mandatory contributions to the budgets of various agencies, programs and projects.” “If a supplemental budget is quickly needed the budget bill for this purpose

has to be certified as urgent by the President,” Siao said. Duterte ordered on July 26 the stoppage of all PCSO games and directed the Police General Oscar Albayalde to arrest anybody who will engage in

Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go visits fire victims in the cities of Cagayan de Oro and Iligan and expresses commitment to assist them emphasizing that providing service to Filipinos will always be his priority. (APB/PIA Cagayan de Oro)

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY-Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go visited fire victims in the Cities of Cagayan de Oro and Iligan, and expressed commitment to assist them as he brought with him relief goods and assistance. “Karon naa ko’y dalang gamay nga cash assistance. Naa pud ko’y dala nga groceries para sa inyong tanan. Ug kinsa tong mga estudyante nga nasunugan, ako nay mopalit sainyong uniform ug gamit sa eskwela (Today, I brought with me cash assistance and grocery for all of

you. For students who were affected by the fire incident, I will buy your uniform and school supplies),” Go told fire victims gathered at Macabalan Elementary School. He said he asked his friends in the government and various government agencies to also help provide relief and recovery assistance such as the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), National Housing Authority (NHA), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Philippine

Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), and Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). The DSWD handed-out Php3,000 cash assistance to 92 families while DOH distributed hygiene kits to 135 families. The NHA, on the other hand, turned-over Housing Materials Assistance Program (HOMA) to the local government worth P5,000 per household for 61 families in Cagayan de Oro and 68 in Iligan. “Maski asa mo nga eskenita sa Pilipinas, sudlon

By DIVINA SUSON Correspondent

ILIGAN City--A lawmaker from Mindanao is asking the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the Department of Finance (DOF) to inform the House of the Repre-

See WORRIES, page 11

Sen. Bong Go visits fire victims in Cag de Oro

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Halt order on PCSO gaming activities will Camiguin strengthens not affect Malasakit Centers – Sen. Go health care program CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY-Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go said the operations of Malasakit Centers all over the country will not be affected by the halt order on Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office’s (PCSO) gaming activities. “Budgeted na ang PCSO for this year kaya hindi apektado ang mga Malasakit Centers. Ang collection ng PCSO ngayong taon ay para sa susunod na taon na (PCSO is already budgeted this year thus, Malasakit Centers will not be affected. The collection of PCSO this year is intended for next year),” he said. A program of Duterte administration, Malasakit Center is a one-stop-shop established in public hospitals to hasten the process and delivery of government’s medical and financial assis-

CAMIGUIN--Giving emphasis in providing proper health care as a means of investing on human capital, the Provincial Government of Camiguin held the ReOrientation on Essential Health Care Program, July 18 at the Camiguin Convention Center. Gov. Jurdin Jesus Romualdo gathered the province’s health service providers in the said activity which includes the HandsOnly CPR, and Medical and Dental Mission. Personnel of the provincial government and health

Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go says the government will provide an additional P10 million-worth of medical assistance for indigent patients coming to the Malasakit Center of Northern Mindanao Medical Center. (APB/PIA Cagayan de Oro)

tance to indigent patients. partment of Health, Depart- Health Insurance Corpo The center is staffed by ment of Social Welfare and ration, Philippine Charity representatives from the De- Development, Philippine Sweepstakes Office, and other government agencies. A total of 38 Malasakit Centers were already established in the country to date. “Hintayin na lang natin ang magiging resulta of Councilor Cabanlas is ng directives ng pangulo. essentially needed in the Inuuna ni presidente na hearing of administrative huwag malugi ang gobyerno cases against members of o ang interes ng gobyerno the Philippine National kaya pansamantala munang Police (PNP). pinasara at pinareview ang The PLEB was created mga activities ng PCSO to receive and adjudicate (We will just wait for the all citizen’s complaints results of the directives of or cases formally filed the president. The president against erring officers just wanted to prioritize and members of the PNP. that the government or the It may be recalled that interest of the government the People’s Law Enforcewill not be at loss thus, the temporary closure and second districts, respectively. ment Board for Districts 1 review of the PCSO activi In a separate resolution, and 2 of Cagayan de Oro ties),” Go clarified. legislators also recommend- City was created in 2014. Me anw h i l e, h e an ed the re-appointment of This is pursuant to Section nounced that the governCouncilor Edgar Cabanlas 43 of RA 6975, otherwise ment will provide an adto the PLEB representing known as the Department ditional P10 million-worth the private sector. Legis- of the Interior and Local of medical assistance to the lators cited that the legal Government Act of 1990, Malasakit Center in Northexpertise, knowledge, pro- as amended by RA 8551. ern Mindanao Medical Cenficiency and competence (SP) ter (NMMC) intended for indigent patients. The senator arrived in Cagayan de Oro, Saturday, July 27, to visit and provide assistance to fire victims of Barangay Macabalan in Cagayan de Oro City and Barangay Poblacion in Iligan City. (APB/PIA10)

SP designates Calizo, Lao as representatives to PLEB

THE Cagayan de Oro City Council headed by Vice Mayor Raineir Joaquin V. Uy during its recent regular session elected Councilors Romeo V. Calizo and Teodulfo E. Lao, Jr. as its representatives to the People’s Law Enforcement Board (PLEB) for the first and

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workers were taught on Hands-Only CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) which is recommended for use by people who see a teen or adult who suddenly collapses in an “out-ofhospital” setting. Such activity on saving lives was also conducted at Mambajao National High School, July 17. Hundreds of residents in the province also received dental and medical services as well as medicines from the Provincial Health Office. (Recthie T. Paculba/ PIA10)

RTF-ELCAC holds dialogue with IPs in San Fernando, Bukidnon VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon--The Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (ELCAC) of Northern Mindanao held a peace dialogue with members of indigenous people (IP) communities in San Fernando, Bukidnon which are identified as recruitment ground of the Communist Party of the Philippines- New People’s Army (CPP-NPA). During the dialogue, the IPs were clarified on the wrong ideology of CPP-NPA and the tactics used by the communist movement to discredit the government and encourage IPs to join them in their armed struggle. They were also informed that there are government programs aimed to assist

them and that the government will always respond to the needs of their communities. The dialogue, held July 24 at the Valencia City Police Station, was organized by the Situation Analysis and Knowledge Management (SAKM) Cluster of ELCAC-X as part of the intensified campaign to end conflict caused by communist groups. SAKM Cluster chair and National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA)-X Director Manuel Orduña said the dialogue and other local peace initiatives are effective tools in encouraging more NPA members to lay down their arms and return to the folds of the law. (APB/ PIA10)

The Situation Analysis and Knowledge Management (SAKM) Cluster of ELCAC-X holds a dialogue with IPs in San Fernando, Bukidnon to on the wrong ideology of CPPNPA and the tactics used by the communist movement to discredit the government and encourage IPs to join them in their armed struggle. (ZRD/PIA Cagayan de Oro)

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62-year-old man found dead inside car By DIVINA M. SUSON Correspondent

IGAN City--Authorities found a 62-year-old man dead inside an abandoned car Friday evening (July 26) inside a van parked along Ubaldo Laya Avenue in Barangay Palao this city. Police Major Allan Abalde said the cadaver was identified as Saidale Buale Aragasi, 62, married, driver and owner of the van, a resident of Barangay Poblacion, Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Lanao del Norte. See FOUND, page 11

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QR scanner, Starbucks customers need to generate a QR code through their GCash app when the barista completes taking their orders. The customer will scan the QR code to the QR scanner and will receive notification of payment via SMS while the barista will receive payment via the POS. There is no need for a QR key card or handset to receive a GCash reference number as proof of transaction. Furthermore, Starbucks See INTRODUCES, page 11

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A concerned citizen identified as Raymond Tejada earlier found the raptor weak and wet due to heavy rainfall as reported by Katipunan barangay chair Evangeline Marfil. Barangay officials immediately coordinated the matter with Radyo Bida Station in Koronadal City, which then reached out to the DENR-12. It was eventually turned over by Tejada and village officials to DENR-12 personnel on Monday. Based on their inspection of the raptor’s features, See RESCUED, page 11

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Brahminy Kite rescued in South Cotabato

GENERAL Santos City-Environment personnel have secured a Brahminy Kite (Haliastur indus) or red-backed sea eagle that was found by a concerned resident in a village in South Cotabato province. Fore s t e r Mang ay a o Macapodi, protected area management and biodiversity conservation section chief of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)-Region 12, said Tuesday the stray raptor was discovered at a portion of Barangay Katipunan, Sto Nino town in South Cotabato.

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Different level of hotel service?

THERE are mainly three types of level of service: excellent customer service, acceptable customer service, and poor customer service. Every service could have large impact on hotel complex. Customer expectation is what they want to get while customer perception is what they really feel. When the expectation is higher than perception (E>P), it means customer get more than they wish. It could be an excellent service and has positive

impact on hotel complex. With customer satisfaction, they are delight and be a member of re-booking guest. More customer loyalty would bring a good reputation in industry and keep a large number of customers. This would bring increasing revenue and profit and finally taking more market share. This could help hotel build up competitive advantages. When the expectation is equal to perception (E=P), it is known as an

acceptable customer. The hotel complex could satisfy customer and maintain its customer, revenue, profit and market share in short term. If there is no promotion or development implemented, the better service the hotel’s competitors provide would take more market share in the future. When the expectation is lower than perception (E<P), a poor customer service occurs. The majority of unsatisfied customer will never

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come back and the hotel looses both customer and their loyalty. The bad hotel reputation would lead to revenue and profit loosing. With less and less market share, the hotel will finally be bankruptcy.

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Bar Exams Feng Shui

FIRST time unintentionally, I Feng Shuied a housewife who requested me to fix her husband’s den office as he is studying for the bar examinations. So together we fixed his desk to the best scholarship direction facing Southwest as it applies to his specific personal Feng Shui lucky direction. To enhance his focus and concentration we placed a globe crystal ball too. And ultimately, an aquarium with live arowana fish in it’s right fengshui. And I forgot about it until years later I saw her

husband on television hosting a program dedicated to law topics and learned he topped the bar as a credential let alone becoming a president of a university! Another client friend simply asked how to pass after failing once. The same prescription plus wearing white during exam days even underwear made her a lawyer! Even a successful politician later on with white clothes. A niece who was taking the Bar simply got two Feng Shui advice, one was to study in her lucky direction and a blessed lucky turtle

charm with only two weeks to go before the exams. She became the first lawyer in the family! Not all of my clients pass the bar. Lessons learned is simply legal too. Due diligence both in review and Feng Shui. So even if you have to retake Bar Exams the third time just be diligent. Who knows you may even top it and end up a senator! Only one person will know if with proper Feng Shui you can or will pass the Bar. Not me your Excellency. It’s that famous man or

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woman or closet one when you look at a mirror! Feng Shui only mirrors your true self when it comes to the successful attainment of your dream of becoming a lawyer. So to start with memorize with clear understanding The Lawyer’s Oath. And review not only bar exam subjects but your personal Feng Shui diligently and See EXAMS, page 11

The CYNOSURE

The art of winning an election Second of three parts series INTERNAL conflict, disenchantment, and simple neglect are termites that devour even the strongest pillar of any organization – political or otherwise. Most internal conflict in the political organization is replete with personal ambition. There are assertive members who want recognition in the organization. Other members are sensitive to treatment that any feeling of abandonment would spark a discord that

would affect the organization’s tenacity. It is, therefore, incumbent upon the organization’s leadership to be wary of any slight ripple in the organization. The idea is to immediately resolve the problems, whether organizational or personal context. The idea of organizing is to establish policies and rules aimed at uniting diverse ideas to attain a common purpose . In political organization, the aim of the organization is victory in the exercise of suffrage. It is true that the strength

of the political party is measured, not on the popularity of its candidates, but on the number of winning candidates. The result of any political exercise would certainly demonstrate the resoluteness of the political organization. While there is this belief that the strong candidates define the strength of the political organization, the experienced political organizers believed otherwise. In fact, it is the political organization that creates stronger candidates. Thus, under a weak po-

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litical organization, any political candidate (even if perceived to be strong) is always fragile and pathetic. Defeat is always in the corner because the political organization lacks all what it takes to lead the candidates to victory. Conversely, a strong political organization would lift a candidate, perceived See ART, page 11

STL and Lotto are legal fronts

By JUN LEDESMA PNA

THE gospel in last Sunday Mass was about the total destruction Sodom and Gomorrah on account of the detestable things they do before the eyes of God. The story of the annihilation of these degenerate towns appeared not only in the Bible but also in the Koran. When Abraham heard of this severe punishment, he pleaded to God to spare the towns if he can find 50 persons who are innocent. He bargained after finding it difficult to see 50 and bargained some more to which God agreed to spare

the towns if there are even 10 Lotto and STL (Small Town innocent people. There was Lottery). I surmise that he none and so God destroyed may have been forgiving Sodom and Gomorrah by about some malfeasance fire and saved only the fam- in the operations of lotto ily of Lot. His two sons-in- and STL but when later law who refused to leave discovered that of the bilthe places of sin were among lions of pesos collected by the operathose who tors only were inLetters from Davao a morsel cinerated was remitand even Lot’s wife turned into a pil- ted to the government, he lar of salt when she looked finally decided it was time back in the burning inferno. to shut down the operations The Gospel provides of lotto and STL. The people an uncanny semblance to in Sodom and Gomorrah, why and how Pres. Rodrigo not only indulged in bestial Duterte ordered the sudden lustfulness they too never and immediate closure of help the poor and the needy. PCSO franchise operators of The semblance reeks.

By the time lotto and the lottery was legalized and placed under the supervision of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office, the conservative estimates were that it should have remitted to the government about P50-billion. By the time the Commission on Audit alerted the PCSO, the lotto and STL is accountable for P8.7-billion and yet not a single centavo was remitted to the government coffers. In short, some people are having Roman holidays with the income from Lotto and STL while the government is helping them promote the See LEGAL, page 11

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Mactan Cebu Airport welcomes new Cebu-Kaohsiung service by Philippines AirAsia CEBU, Philippines--GMR MEGAWIDE Cebu Airport Corporation (GMCAC), together with the MactanCebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA), is pleased to welcome a new route in Mactan-Cebu International Airport by Philippines AirAsia to Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Beginning August 1, 2019, Philippines AirAsia is set to commence operation of its direct service to Kaohsiung International Airport from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA). AirAsia will service the Cebu-Kaohsiung route thrice weekly every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday using an Airbus A320 aircraft with 180 all-economy seats. “We at the MCIA community are excited by the opening of AirAsia’s CebuKaohsiung route. GMCAC is committed to positioning Cebu as a hub in Southeast Asia and in the Philippines. Our location makes MCIA the ideal jump-off point to other tourist destinations in the central and southern islands, and we are making this happen through strategic airline marketing efforts and partners such as AirAsia,” GMCAC President Louie Ferrer said. Ferrer also expressed his thanks to the carrier. “AirAsia has been one of

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our most dynamic partners in developing international connectivity and we thank them for their continued support of MCIA and Cebu,” he said. A water cannon salute will welcome the inaugural flight from Kaohsiung to Cebu and its passengers on Thursday at 4:40 p.m. “The Philippines continues to be one of the top holiday destinations for Taiwanese. As the only Philippine airline to connect Cebu and Clark directly to Kaohsiung, we are pleased to be able to contribute to Philippine tourism and bring Cebuanos and Kapampangans closer to southern

Taiwan as well,” said Philippines AirAsia President and CEO Dexter Comendador in a statement. AirAsia will also launch the Clark-Kaohsiung route on the same day marking Kaohsiung as the airline’s 10th international destination to be launched this year. “While Taipei has been one of the recently favored travel destinations of Filipinos, we urge the Cebuanos to explore the different sights and distinct flavors that can only be experienced in Kaohsiung,” said Aines Librodo, GMCAC Airline Marketing and Tourism See WELCOMES, page 11

CABADBARAN CITY--A total of 470 NPAs surrendered and subsequently took their oath of allegiance to the government in Agusan del Norte, from January to July of 2019. The said group of surrenderees is composed of seven (7) regular NPA members who brought with them their firearms, 49 Militia ng Bayan (MB), 37 Sangay sa Partido Lokal (SPL) or Local Party Members and 347 Underground Mass Organization (UGMO) members. The organizational structures and memberships were unearthed and identified through the continuous and persistent efforts of the different Community Support Teams (CSTs). The CSTs were deployed by 29th Infantry “Matatag” Battalion in various barangays in Anticala, Butuan City; Bangayan, Hinimbangan, and San Isidro of Kicharao; Bangonay and Baleguian of Jabonga; San Isidro and Poblacion 2 of Santiago and Doña Telesfora of Tubay, all of Agusan del Norte.

International Cultural Exchange and Field Study with Japan and Cagayan de Oro By ROMEO B. ACLO

Cagayan de Oro City through the DepEd Division of Cagayan de Oro and an erstwhile partner for around eight years now the e-Education-Japan headed by the CEO, Kaito Miwa and the focal person for Cagayan de Oro, Romeo B. Aclo, is venturing into an innovation in education and cultural exchange and cooperation in global partnership activity alongside with the City Tourism, Capitol University, select public schools , City Historical and Cultural Commission and The Oro Youth Council . The activity is anchored on the Kto12 mandate in Internationalization of education, and the improvement of skills in communication, critical

thinking skills, cooperation, persuasion, contextualization of learning both local and international and globalization of learning through field study and actual lifelong experience. It will give the participants a chance to see the world (its culture, diversity and realities) for themselves. As the Japanese group will journey together with partners and learners for 5 days. They will share what they are experiencing with the schools and communities, instead of simply watching an image on the screen or listening to the experiences of others, they will be personally experiencing the environment that e-Education and the Division of Cagayan de Oro is involved with in educational innovations on marginalized learners catered in OHSP and

regular class, interacting with learners, teachers and school heads directly and engaged in the activities at the site, and observing firsthand the learning that each location can provide. They will be having a courtesy call with Mayor Oscar S. Moreno and Schools Division Superintendent Jonathan S. DeLa Pena, CESO V before the field study will start. This innovation in education is designed for participants to gain hands-on reflective experience of Cagayan de Oro City and its culture through series of discussion among key people in the city, visitation of significant places and exposure to e-Education and DepeEdCagayan de Oro partnership projects, with a balanced understanding and an increase awareness of the basic issues of

the society that contributes to education. This program will also open opportunities for cultural exchange among Japanese and Filipino in the City. The delegation is headed by Koki Matsumoto, Chief Planning Bureau, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan, a fellow both from University of Tokyo and Stanford University. Country representative for e-Education-Japan, Takero Sakai and the new staff and intern Takako Kanai will also accompany the group. They will arrive in Cagayan de Oro on August 8, 2019 and will depart after the field study and immersion with partners on August 13, 2019.

The said NPA members decided to go back to mainstream society to join their friends and families due to their frustration with the NPA, feeling of hopelessness about their situation while in the mountains, hunger, fatigue and unfulfilled promises from the

NPA. Currently, they are undergoing the deradicalization and reintegration process and shall receive benefits from the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) of the government. See SURRENDER, page 11

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF LANAO DEL SUR 12TH Judicial Region Branch 9 Marawi City IN THE MATTER FOR CORRECTION OF ENTRY IN THE CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH OF MOHAMMAD KHALID M. MANDIA UNDER REGISTRY NO. 64 (B-83)

SP. PROC. NO. ML-383-2018

MOHAMMAD KHALID MANDIA, Petitioner -versusLOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF MARAWI CITY, AND THE ADMINISTRATOR AND CIVIL REGISTRAR GENEREAL OF THE PHILIPPINE STATISTICS AUTHORITY, Respondents x------------------------------------------------------x ORDER Before this Court is a verified Petition for Correction of Entry in the Certificate of Live Birth of one Mohammad Khalid Mandia with Registry Number 64(B-83) under the Office of the Local Civil Registrar of Marawi City. Petitioner is seeking to correct the entry in his date of birth from “February 29, 1983” to “December 29, 1981” alleging that the former is erroneous and the latter is the correct date. Finding the petition to be sufficient in form and substance, the same is hereby set for hearing on “SEPTEMBER 18, 2019 before this Court at 8:30 o’clock in the morning at which date, place and time, any interested party may appeal and show cause why the petition should not be granted. Let this Order be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Marawi and the Province of Lanao Del Sur once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioner. The Civil Registrar of Marawi City, Lanao del Sur, and the Civil Registrar General, Philippines Statistics Authority, Quezon City, or any person or party who has an interest in the petition, may file his/her opposition thereto with in fifteen (15) days from notice of this petition or from the last day of publication of this Order. Further, let copies of this Order be posted, also at the expense of the petitioner, for fifteen (15) days prior to the date of hearing at the following areas: 1.) Bulletin Board of the City Hall of Marawi City, Lanao del Sur, 2.) Bulletin Board of Civil Registrar of Marawi City and 3.) Bulletin Board of this Court. Furnish copies of this Order to the Office of the Solicitor General at 134 Amorsolo St., Legaspi Village, Makati City, the Local Civil Registrar of Marawi City, Lanao Del Sur, and the Philippine Statistics Authority, Quezon City. SO ORDERED. APRIL 3, 2019 at Marawi City, Philippines (SGD) SITTIE LAARNI R. UMPA Presiding Judge MDN: Jul 31, Aug 7 & 14, 2019

RA Form 9048 / 10172 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL NORTE Municipality of Maigo Office of the Municipal Civil Registrar NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that Change of first name has filed with this Office a petition for Change of first name from “VIOLETA CONCEPCION” to “VIOLETA” in the Certificate of Live Birth of VIOLETA CONCEPCION CASTILLANO who was born on December 4, 1961 at Labuay, Maigo, Lanao del Norte whose parents are David B. Castillano and Marcelina A. Salabar. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office later than ___________. MDN: Jul 31 & Aug 7, 2019

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(SGD.) BRIZAH JANE LIBARDOS Municipal Civil Registrar

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DOF studying impact of gaming ban on UHC funds By JOANN VILLANUEVA

MANILA--The Finance D e p ar t me nt is stu dying President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s directive for the closure of all Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO)-regulated gaming activities vis-à-vis its impact on financing the Universal Health Care (UHC) program. “We are evaluating the immediate effects of the ban,” Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III said in a message to journalists Saturday. Dominguez explained that they are “re-checking” how much the share of PCSO is on the over-all financing of UHC. He also has no idea until when the ban would be in place. The ban on all PCSOregulated gaming activities was announced by the President in a televised message Friday night. He attributed his decision to ban gambling activities such as lotto, small time lotto (STL), and “Peryahan ng Bayan” to “massive corruption”. He said his directive is based on “the preservation

See FUNDS, page 10

Senator Pimentel throws full support to Pondo sa Pagbabago at Pag-asenso (P3) micro loan program. Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III on Thursday threw his full support for the Pondo sa Pagbababago at Pag-asenso (P3) micro loan program, which is intended to give micro enterprises better access to finance, providing them an alternative to the informal or 5-6 scheme of lending. Pimentel said during the P3 Credit Delivery Partner Forum that he will refile the P3 Bill in the 18th Congress to ensure that the program would be institutionalized and gets annual budget. On the other hand, Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez expressed DTI’s commitment in pushing for an increase in budget for the P3 program and will seek President Rodrigo Duterte’s support in institutionalizing the program. Through the Small Business Corporation, the P3 Program has assisted close to 89,000 micro entrepreneurs throughout the country and has released a total of P2.9 billion worth of loans through partner micro finance institutes (MFIs). In photo are (from left to right) SB Corp President Ma. Luna Cacanando, Pimentel, Lopez, and Trade Undersecretary and SB Corp Acting Chairman Zenaida Maglaya. Provided Photo

P4.4-B fresh capital to fuel LRWC’s growth MANILA--After successfully raising PHP4.4 billion via placement of shares, Leisure & Resorts World Corporation (LRWC) is aggressively implementing expansion initiatives by developing new gaming sites, buying existing ones, and expanding profitable ones. It plans to open or acquire 10 to 15 new sites for its bingo, e-casino, and slot arcade businesses as well as continue the renovation and modernization of existing outlets. “The capital infusion will not only help sustain LRWC’s dominance in the gaming sector through expanded footprint but will also greatly strengthen its financial position,” the company said in a statement. LRWC earlier disclosed that a large portion of the proceeds from the private placement will be used to refinance its existing obligations which will improve cash profit through reduced interest expenses. In 2018, the company reported gross revenues of PHP15.4 billion, which is 5.5 percent higher than its 2017 gross revenues of PHP14.6 billion. LRWC continued to register new record-high revenue performance in the first half of 2019, mainly See FUEL, page 10

SSS: 2.5M pensioners PAL’s Clark-Basco flights remain normal receive P62B pension from Jan to May 2019 By MA. CRISTINA ARAYATA

STATE-run Social Security System (SSS) disbursed more than P62.19 billion worth of pensions in the first five months of this year, reflecting a P4.84 billionincrease from the same period last year. SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Aurora C. Ignacio said the growth in disbursements was due to the increase in the number of pensioners which grew from 2.4 million in May 2018 to 2.5 million in May 2019. “We are happy to see our pensioners enjoying their monthly pensions after many years of saving with SSS. They are finally reaping the benefits of the years of their hard work when they were still part of the labor force,’ Ignacio said. The SSS provides three types of pensions, namely: retirement, death, and disability. As of May 2019, the pen-

sion fund has more than 1.5 million retiree-pensioners, over 940,000 survivorshippensioners, and 85,000 disability pensioners. Retiree-pensioners are members who have reached the age of 60 with at least 120 monthly contributions prior to the semester of their retirement while survivorship-pensioners are primary beneficiaries of deceased members who have paid at least 36 monthly contributions prior to the semester of the member’s death. Disability pensioners, on the other hand, are members who are unable work as a result of their disability which could either be temporary or permanent and with at least 36 monthly contributions prior to the semester of disability. SSS’ pension disbursements account for 78.6 percent of the total benefit disbursements from January See PENSION, page 10

MANILA -- Despite the earthquakes that struck Batanes on Saturday morning, Philippine Airlines’ (PAL) flights between Basco and Clark remain normal. The magnitude 5.4 quake hit 12 km. northeast of Itbayat at 4:16 a.m. Another magnitude 5.9 quake struck 21 km. northeast of Itbayat at 7:37 a.m.

PAL spokesperson Cielo Villaluna said aviation authorities inspected the airport’s facilities and runway after the two quakes, and found no damage. As such, PAL’s flight PR 2696 reached Basco at 7:24 a.m. after departing Clark at 6:02 a.m. Other flights, such as the PR 2697, left Basco at 8:07 a.m. and PR 2688 arrived

See FLIGHTS, page 10

DOF official allays fears on Personal Property Security law By JOANN VILLANUEVA

MANILA--An official of the Department of Finance (DOF) said the banking industry need not fret about the perceived impact of the Personal Property Security Act on their enterprises since all their concerns will be heard. This was stressed by Finance Assistant Secretary Danielle Marie Rieza-Cu-

langen after noting that all stakeholders will be given until end-July 2019 to submit their comments on the draft Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the law. She explained that the law impacts the bank’s business, in as much as there won’t be chattel mortgage anymore. The Chattel Mortgage Law defines chattel mort-

gage as “a conditional sale of personal property as security for the payment of a debt, or the performance of some other obligation specified therein, the condition being that the sale shall be void upon the seller paying to the purchaser a sum of money or doing some other act named.” It said chattel mortgage will be registered with the local Registry of Deeds.

For banks, they earn from chattel mortgage through car loans. Rieza-Culangen said authorities are “trying to make sure they’re (banks are) accommodated, or at least their comments are heard.” She said bank representatives have raised several issues like the transfer of accounts receivable. See SECURITY, page 10

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U1st Realty & Brokerage Inc. Levels up by partnering with Persons with Disabilities U1st Realty & Brokerage Inc., the first and only one-stop company for all real estate needs based in Cagayan de Oro City, recently organized the first ever agent orientation for Persons with Disabilities (PWD) led by Ms. Melagros Maquiling. This humbling initiative was spearheaded by Ms. Rose Buenaventura and aims to transform the realty industry into an

inclusive and diversified community open to PWDs.

Crop Production By PETER N. LUMAYAG, Teacher III Faustino C. Decena Elementary School Carangan, Ozamis City

S TAT E - o f - t h e - a r t methods are now employed here in the Philippines to monitor crop production. Scientists and researchers employ innovative tools to device crop forecasting protocols that generate sound and near real-time crop forecasts and much more. The toolkit includes regularly updated satellite images, a network of soil moisture meters/sensors, pest identification via face recognition technology and various digital platforms including easy to use smartphone apps. These apps let farmers identify pests and determine appropriate controls. Using drones and satellite imagery, these apps also permit more accurate assessment of crop damage due to calamities and deliver site-specific crop advisories for farm-

ers. For example, it can help farmers in certain areas forestall potentially large losses by guiding them based on anticipated water deficits or surpluses to plant alternative crops in place of their usual seasonal crops. Systematic capacity building at various levels ensures that the information generated is widely accessed, appreciated, understood and applied. This is one way to empower small businesses such as farmers since small business owners are the most fun people. There is a certain spirit that dwells in them like an unlimited fountain of joy. Their ability to produce something out of nothing and daily interaction with the members of their enterprise seem to give them eternal inspiration.

“We live by the saying, We Rise by Lifting Others. Hence at U1st, we want to open doors of equal opportunity to everyone especially our dear PWDs. We sincerely welcome them for a lifelong business opportunities where they can be independent and empowered just like everyone else. After all, it’s not their disability

but their perseverance that truly matters.” says Mr. Jo Santillan, Manager Partner of U1st Realty. The orientation tackled topics such as Real Estate 101 and Role of a Real Estate Agent. The said event was attended by partner developers, Cebu Landmasters Inc. and ABrown Co. Inc. U1st Realty &

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4TH SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES ALLIEN INSO CASIBAN AND DAISY JEAN DE LOS SANTOS-CASIBAN,

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Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4TH SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City CIVIL CASE NO. 2019-068

ALLIEN INSO CASIBAN AND DAISY JEAN DE LOS SANTOS-CASIBAN, Petitioners. X- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - /

IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES RENANTE D. CABRAS AND CHERRY PINK K. GEVERO-CABRAS,

CIVIL CASE NO. 2019-070

RENANTE D. CABRAS AND CHERRY PINK K. GEVERO-CABRAS Petitioners. X- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - / ORDER

ORDER

Before this court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on March 14, 2014 at Talisayan, Misamis Oriental both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this court, both of them can be served with summon and other legal process relative to this case at their residents at Kolambugan, Lanao Del Norte and P9-Putting Balas, Talisayan , Misamis Oriental respectively. That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for two (2) years now, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since there separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on March 14, 2014, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them has already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on August 23, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED Iligan City, Philippines, this 24th day of July 2019.

Before this court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on August 25, 2000 at Cagayan de Oro both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this court, both of them can be served with summon and other legal process relative to this case at their residents at Phase 3, NHA, Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City and Roxas Avenue, Iligan City respectively. That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for four (4) years now, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since there separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on August 25, 2000, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them has already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on August 30, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED Iligan City, Philippines, this 29th day of July 2019.

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DavSur town equips villages with vehicles for disasters By DANILO ADORADOR PNA

MAGSAYSAY, Davao del Sur--Twenty out of the 22 barangays of this town have received vehicles and equipment as part of disaster preparedness measures. Mayor Arthur Davin said the acquisition of vehicles and equipment would enable villages to better respond to disasters and calamities, and help save lives and properties. “These equipment for disaster would suffice the need of our municipality in terms of disaster response,” Davin said during his State of the Municipality Address (SOMA) Monday morning. Additional funding, he said, is being worked out so that all the town’s 22 barangays will be equipped with sufficient disaster response equipment. More importantly, the DISASTER PREPAREDNESS. Magsaysay town Mayor Arthur Davin emphasizes the importance of vehicles and mayor underscored the need other equipment to help villages prepare better for calamities and disasters during an interview here on Monday See EQUIPS, page 10

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Davao City villagers renounce support for NPA By RHODA GRACE SARON PNA

NO TO NPA. Villagers from Davao City’s Toril District burn the flag of the communist New People’s Army (NPA) on Sunday, during the culmination of the three-day peacebuilding seminar organized by the Army’s 3rd Infantry Battalion. (Contributed Photo)

DAVAO CITY--Residents from five rural barangays in Toril District here have renounced their support for the New People’s Army (NPA) during the three-day peacebuilding seminar that ended on Sunday. The seminar was organized by Philippine Army’s 3rd Infantry Battalion (IB), line government agencies, the city government, and other partners, said 1Lt. Michael Diaz, the unit’s

acting civil-military operations officer. Diaz said the seminar ended with a peace rally where the participants declared the NPA and its mother organization, the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), as persona non-grata in their communities. Out of the 200 participants, Diaz said 10 were former rebels, 35 former Militia ng Bayan members, eight former members of the NPA’s Sangay ng Par-

tido sa Lokalidad, and 150 former members of the rebels’ Underground Mass Organization (UGMO). The three-day seminar from July 26-28 included lectures among stakeholders and participants were given the chance to share their experiences in the CPP-NPA-NDF organization, Diaz said. During the last day, he said tribal leaders conducted a peace pact called “Pakang”, a ritual of Bagobo-Tagabawa that signifies the cutting of ties, connections, relationship, and material and financial support to the CPP-NPA and its political arm, the National Democratic Front (NDF). In his message during See SUPPORT, page 10 NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Intestate estate of SPS. DIOSDADO E. SALIM and JACINTA SALIM, who died sometime on September 20, 2015 and April 21, 2011, respectively, In Cagayan De Oro City and Damilag, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, respectively, without any will: That the said deceased, at the time of their death, left a certain real property situated in Damilag, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon and more particularly described as follows to wit: A parcel of land (Lot 3, Block 8, Pcs-10-000461) being a portion of Lot 2-A-4-B-10-A,B,C & D, Psd-10-007563, Lot 2-A-4-B-10-E-2, PSD-10-008847, Lot 2-A-4-b-2, Psd-10-004751 & Lot-2a-4-B-3-C. Containing an area of TWO HUNDRED NINETY FIVE (295) square meters more or less and covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-27767 of the Registry of Deeds of Bukidnon. That no personal properties are involved in this extra judicial settlement. That to the best knowledge and information of the parties hereto, the said deceased left no debts; Is subject of Deed of ExtraJudicial Settlement with Absolute Sale, under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Jorge B. Magdaung, Notary Public. Per Doc. No. 87; Page No. 18; Book No. LXXXV; Series of 2019.

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Mati City eyes improvements in agri-tourism By CHE PALICTE PNA

DAVAO CITY--Aside from the development of famous beaches in Mati City, Davao Oriental, Mayor Michelle Rabat is also eyeing the development of parks and restaurants, as well as promoting agriculture, and culture and arts. In the inaugural meeting of the revitalized Mati Tourism Council on Monday morning, the lady mayor stressed the need for other sectors of the tourism industry to be developed. “These sectors are in dire need of improvement and support from the city government,” Rabat said. The tourism officials identified the Mayo Cacao farm, Goat Farm, Menzi plantation, and coconut plantations as possible farm tourism destinations in the city. Meanwhile, the hotel and resort owners’ association appealed for the creation of a tourism website for Mati City that will host all of the local tourism-related social media pages and websites for a centralized flow of all information for local and foreign tourists. The City Information Office (CIO) meanwhile informed the tourism industry stakeholders that it will soon be coming up with such a website and is now coordinating with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) for the reactivation of the official website www.mati.gov.ph. The resort and hotel association also asked for the standardization of all resorts and hotels and the creation of an accrediting body that would oversee the hotel and resort industry in the city. It was learned that Mati City has only 520 rooms at the moment that could cater to only around 2,000 guests at a given time. The council said it will conduct more planning sessions to address the various concerns of the stakeholders and map out a plan on how to improve the tourism industry in the city. (PNA) NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Intestate Estate of the Late Milagros R. Sinires, died on 5 Nov., 2015, at Malaybalay City, Bukidnon without any will, leaving a certain property, described as follows; Transfer of Certificate of Title No. T-72460 Lot 2-B-1, Psd-10-035905 A parcel of land (Lot-2-B-1, Psd10-035905 being a portion of Lot 2-B, Psd-10-030515) situated in the Brgy. Of Casisang, Municipality of Malaybalay, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY EIGHT (158) square meters more or less. That no personal properties are involved in the extra-judicial settlement. That to the best of our knowledge and information of the parties hereto, the said decedents left no debts; Is subject for Extra-Judicial Settlement with Deed of Absolute Sale of Parcel of Land under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Jay Warren R. Pabillaran,, Notary Public. Per Doc. No. 374; Page No. 75; Book No. XXXVI; Series of 2019. MDN: Jul 24, 31, & Aug 7, 2019

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Republic of the Philippines Supreme Court 12th Judicial Region REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF LANAO DEL NORTE Branch 21 Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte JOAN GALLEROS BHATTI duly represented by Kamenev Kiril P. Dagpin and Iris Lenore B. Monterona, CIVIL CASE NO. 21-575 Complainant, -versus- For: Judicial Recognition of Foreign Divorce Decree EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES IN SINGAPORE THRU DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OFFICE OF THE CONSULAR AFFAIRS, LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF KAPATAGAN, LANAO DE NORTE AND KAILASH BHATTI Respondents. x---------------------------------------------------------/

KAILASH BHATTI Godavarikhani, India

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G R E E T I N G S:

You are required to enter your appearance in the above-entitled case within FIFTEEN DAYS (15) after the service of the summons upon you, exclusive of the day of such service, and to answer the petition of the petitioner which is hereto attached and herewith served upon you within the time fixed by the Rules of Court. If you fail to answer within aforesaid time, the hearing will proceed for the relief applied for in said complaint. WITNESS the HON. ALBERTO P. QUINTO, Acting Presiding Regional Trial Judge of this Court this 29th day of MAY 2019. Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte.

SHERIFF’S RETURN OF SERVICE

The motion for leave of Court to serve summons by publication dated July `12 and filed by the plaintiff on the same day, is hereby granted. Let summons be served upon the respondents through publication in a Newspaper of National Circulation once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks all at the expense of the plaintiff. SO ORDERED. July 17, 2019 Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte, Philippines. SGD. ALBERTO P. QUINTO Acting Presiding Judge APQ/rpv ---------------------------------------------–--------------MOTION FOR LEAVE OF COURT TO SERVE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION COMES NOW the Petitioner by the undersigned counsels, unto this Honorable Court most respectfully avers that: 1. On May 28, 2019, herein Petitioner filed for Judicial Recognition of Foreign Divorce Decree against responden KAILASH BHATTI and a copy of the same was furnished and served to respondents Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Singapore thru Department of Foreign Affairs Office of the Consular Affairs and Local Civil Registrar of Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte; 2. On June 19, 2019, summons was issued to respondent KAILASH BHATTI requiring him to file an Answer to the said complaint within time allowed thereof; 3. On June 21, 2019, a Return of Service of Summons was issued by Sheriff IV of Branch 21, Regional Trial Court, informing petitioner through counsel that the copy of the complaint together with its annexes and the summons were UNSERVED because respondent KAILASH BHATTI is a resident of Dodavarikhani, India, which rendered physical impossibility to avail personal service of summons; 4. In view of the foregoing that herein respondent KAILASH BHATTI is not a resident in the country and this case affects the personal status of the petitioner, the latter most respectfully move with leave of court to serve summons by publication; PRAYER WHEREFORE, premises considered, it is most respectfully prayed of this Honorable Court that the instant Motion be granted and that summons by publication be granted based on the above reasons. Other reliefs and remedies available under the premises are likewise prayed for. July 12, 2019 at Iligan City, Philippines for Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte. DAGPIN LAW OFFICE COUNSEL FOR COMPLAINANT Room 2, 2/F Michelle’s Cakes and Pastries Cabili Avenue Cor. General Aguinaldo St., Poblacion, Iligan City KAMENEV KIRIL P. DAGPIN PTR No. 8636104/January 03, 2019/Iligan City IBP Lifetime No. 017397/ May 20, 2017/Metro Manila Roll No. 67895 MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0011698/August 18, 2018 SGD. IRIS LENORE B. MONTERONA PTR No. 8636103/January 03, 2019/Iligan City IBP Lifetime No. 017346/ May 19, 2017/ Metro Manila Roll No. 67280 MCLE COMPLIANCE No. VI-0011697/August 18, 2018 NOTICE OF HEARING The Clerk of Court REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF LANAO DEL NORTE 12th Judicial Region Branch 21 Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte Civil Registrar of Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte Office of the Consular Affairs Department of Foreign Affairs-Office Parañaque, Metro Manila Greetings! Please submit the foregoing MOTION FOR LEAVE OF COURT TO SERVE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION for the consideration of the Honorable Court sans appearance of counsel. KAMENEV KIRIL P. DAGPIN SGD. IRIS LENORE B. MONTERONA Copy furnished: 1. Office of the Consular Affairs Department of Foreign Affairs-Office Bradco Ave. cor Macapagal Boulevard Aseana Business Park, Brgy. Tambo, Paranaque, Metro Manila 1714 2. Office of the Local Civil Registrar of Kapatagan Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SUMMONS TO: EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES IN SINGAPORE THRU DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OFFICE OF THE CONSULAR === AFFAIRS Bradco Avenue corner Macapagal Boulevard, Aseana Business Park, Brgy Tambo, Parañaque, Metro Manila LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR

OF KAPATAGAN, LANAO DE NORTE

SGD. ATTY. BERNARDINO M. BERING Clerk of Court VI ---------------------------------------------------------------

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THIS IS TO CERTIFY that on June 19, 2019, copy of the Summons together with the Complaint and its Annexes for Respondent EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES IN SINGAPORE THRU DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGH AFFAIRS OFFICE OF THE CONSULAR AFFAIRS, Bradco Avenue corner Macapagal Boulevard, Aseana Business Park, Brgy. Tambo, Parañaque, Meto Manila was mailed to the CLERK OF COURT, RTC, Parañaque City with the request that the same be served by the Court Sheriff. Copy of the letter request with Reg. Receipt No. RD89699203222 is hereto attached. That, on June 20, 2019, I caused the service of the same upon Respondent LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF KAPATAGAN, LANAO DEL NORTE through the Office Receiving Officer who personally received the same and her signature is found on the original copy of the said Summons evidenced to her receipt thereat. That, for Respondent KAILASH BHATTI, the same can not be respectfully returned to this Court, DULY SERVED ONLY TO RESPONDENT LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF KAPATAGAN, LANAO DEL NORTE. WHEREFORE, the original copy of the said Summons is hereby respectfully returned to this Court, DULY SERVED ONLY TO RESPONDENT LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF KAPATAGAN, LANAO DEL NORTE. Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte, June 21, 2019. SGD. CARMELITO E. PEROCHO Sheriff IV Copy furnished: - ATTY. KAMENEV KIRIL P. DAGPIN ATTY. IRIS LENORE B. MONTERONA Counsels for the Complainant DAGPIN LAW OFFICE Room 2, 2/F Michelle’s Cakes and Pastries Cabili Avenue Cor. General Aguinaldo St. Poblacion, Iligan City ______________________________________________________________________ Republic of the Philippines Supreme Court 12th Judicial Region REGIONAL TRIAL COURT Branch 21 Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte JOAN GALLEROS BHATTI duly represented by Kamenev Kiril P. Dagpin and Iris Lenore B. Monterona, Civil Case No. 21-575 Complainant, For: Judicial Recognition of Foreign Divorce Decree - versus EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES IN SINGAPORE thru DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF KAPATAGAN, LANAO DEL NORTE AND KAILASH BHATTI, Respondents. x- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -/ COMPLAINT COMPLAINANT, through the undersigned counsels, unto the Honorable Court, respectfully submits this Complaint and avers that: I. The Parties 1.1 The Complainant Joan Galleros Bhatti, is of legal age, Filipino, divorced, and is duly represented by Kamenev Kiril P. Dagpin and Iris Lenore B. Monterona, both of legal age, married and single respectively with residential addresses at Lahoylahoy St., Pioneer’s Village, Purok 3A, Brgy. Hinaplanon, Iligan City and Poblacion, Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte, respectively; Attached herewith as Annex “A” is the Special Power of Attorney executed by the Complainant in favor of the representatives; 1.2 Respondent Kailash Bhatti is of legal age, Indian National, divorced, with his last known address at Godavarkhani, India, and he is being impleaded as an interested person being the other party to the previous marriage and the divorce of the Complainant; 1.3 Public respondents Department of Foreign Affairs (Office of the Consular Affairs) may be served with summons at Bradco Avenue corner Macapagal Boulevard, Aseana Business Park, Brgy . Tambo, Parañaque, Metro Manila, 1714, and at the Office of the Civil Registrar General, 2/F PSA TAM Building East Avenue, Quezon City 1101; 1.4 The Respondent Local Civil Registrar of Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte is primarily impleaded as the respondent on behalf of the Office of the Civil Registrar while Respondent Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Singapore thru the Department of Foreign Affairs-Office of the Consular Affairs is impleaded and to be notified of the fact of the filing of this Complaint for it is within its jurisdiction that this marriage being assailed was celebrated, particularly at Silat Road Gurduwara, 9 Jalan Bukit Merah Singapore 16943; 1.5 Local Civil Registrar of Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte is primarily impleaded as the respondent in this Complaint for the reason that it is well within this geographic vicinity that the parties can conveniently litigate this Complaint; Both the Complainant and respondent Kailash Bhatti maintainj their residences outside the country. Representative Iris Lenore Monterona currently maintains her residence in Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte, then it would be legally suitable for the convenience of both parties that this Complaint be filed and be heard in the Court within the Judicial Region nearest the available Philippine address of either parties, that is in a Regional Trial Court located here in Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte; 1.6 The filing of and trial for this Complaint is proper within this local judicial region as this circumstance only constitutes the venue for the case. Jurisdiction over this complaint is properly within the premises of the Regional Trial Court. II. Nature of the Complaint 2.1 The foregoing complaint is one for the Judicial Recognition of a Foreign Divorce Decree filed by the Complainant, a Filipino Citizen (and therefore governed by the Philippine Law) against the respondent, an Indian National, pursuant to Article 15 of the New Civil Code and Article 26 of the Family Code, and the Complainant herein seeks to be approved so that said decree, in turn, may be recorded in the Local Civil Registry because she is a Filipino citizen, and she was once married to the respondent and their marriage record or marital status remains as “married” in the records of the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Singapore per Certificate of Marriage under Registry No. 321/2008 dated 17th of November, 2008, copy of which is appended as Annex “B” and made as an integral part of this Complaint. Thus, Complainant seeks for the recognition of foreign divorce decree and the same be recorded in the Local Civil Registry;

III. Factual Antecedents 3.1 The Complainant and private respondent Kailash Bhatti, entered into a contract of marriage on said date which is recorded as Registry No. 321/2008 (See Annex B hereof). 3.2 Subsequently, sometime in 2012, the parties, initiated by the private respondent, obtained divorce decree No. D3572/2012/V issued by the Subordinate Courts of the Republic of Singapore, copy of which is herewith appended as ANNEX “C” and made as an integral part hereof, the original of which was duly authenticated by Zaharah Ramli, Registrar of the Family Courts of Singapore on October 11, 2018; IV. Legal and Procedural Bases 4.1 Pursuant to Sec. 48, Rule 39 of the Rules of Court and the Supreme Court ruling in conjunction with the dictum in Republic vs. Orbeciso III, judgments/ orders rendered by the foreign courts must be passed upon judicially by Philippine Court to prove its validity; 4.2 Filed before this Regional Trial Court, is this instant Complaint for recognition of a foreign decree of divorce that it may be recognizd in this jurisdiction, pursuant to Rule 39 Sec. 48; 4.3 As for the venue of this special proceeding, it is not merely for convenience that Complainant opted to file this Complaint here in Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte, as this right to choose the venue is provided for by the rules. The propriety of venue in civil vis-a-vis criminal case is enunciated in another case where it was held that: It is elementary that objections to venue in CIVIL ACTIONS arising from libel may be waived since they do not involve a question of juisdiction. The laying of venue is procedural rather than substantive, relting as it does to jurisdiction of the court over the person rather than the subject matter. Venue relates to trial and not to jurisdiction, matter. It relates to the place of trial or geographical location in which an action or proceeding should be brought and not to the jurisdiction of the Court. It is meant to provide convenience to the parties, rather than restrict their access to the courts as it relates to the place of trial. In contrast, in criminal actions, it is fundamental that venue is jurisdictional it being an essential element of jurisdiction. 4.4 As the Complaint shows, its filing is properly made with respect to jurisdiction. As for the venue, the Complaint sufficient cited that the parties are now based abroad. To strictly require that the Complaint should be filed and tried in Singapore would now amount to restricting the parties access to the courts, in contravention of the rule that venue is not jurisdictional. PRAYER WHEREFORE, premises considered, it is prayed of the Honorable Court that: (a) This Complaint be heard and decided in this jurisdiction and venue; (b) After trial, judgment be rendered GRANTING this instant Complaint by Judicially Recognizing the Final Decree of Divorce between Complaint Joan Galleros Bhatti and private respondent Kailash Bhatti dated December 12, 2012 No. D3572/2012/V issued by the Subordinate Courts of the Republic of Singapore (Annex C to the herein Complaint); and (c) to order the Local Civil Registry Office of Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte to register said decision; (d) Other reliefs, just and equitable under the circumstances are likewise prayed for. Iligan City, Philippines for Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte. 28 May 2019. DAGPIN LAW OFFICE COUNSEL FOR COMPLAINANT Room 2, 2/ Michelle’ Cakes and Pastries Cabili Avenue Cor. General Aguinaldo St., Poblacion, Iligan City SGD. KAENEV KIRIL P. DAGPIN PTR NO. 8636104/January 03, 2019/ Iligan City IBP Lifetime No. 017397/May 20, 2017/Metro Manila Roll No. 67895 MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0011698/August 18, 2018 SGD. IRIS LENORE B. MONTERONA PTR No. 8636103/ January 03, 2019/ Iligan City IBP Lifetime No. 017346/May 19, 2017/ Metro Manila Roll No. 67280 MCLE COMPLIANCE No. VI-0011697/August 18, 2018 Copy furnished: 1. Office of the Solicitor General 134 Amorsolo Street, Legaspi Village Makati City, 1229 2. Office of the Consular Affairs-Office Department of Foreign Affairs Bradco Ave. cor Macapagal Boulevard, Aseana Business Park, Brgy. Tambo, Parañaque, Metro Manila, 1714 ------------------------------------------------------/ Republic of the Philippines) City of Iligan) S.C. xx-----------------------------/ VERIFICATION/CERTIFICATION We, KAMENEV KIRIL P. DAGPIN and IRIS LENORE B. MONTERONA after being duly sworn to in accordance with the law do hereby depose and say, that: We are the representatives of the Complainant who caused the preparation of this Complaint for Judicial Recognition of Foreign Divorce Decree; we verify that the allegations as embodied in this Complaint are true and correct of our own personal knowledge or based on authentic records; We have not previously filed the same Complaint that is pending before this Court; To the best of my knowledge and belief, no other action or proceeding involving the same issues is pending in any court or in any other tribunal or agency; and if we should learn that a similar action or proceeding has been filed or is pending before any court or any other tribunal or agency, I shall notify the court within five (5) days from knowledge thereof. We have executed this verification/certification to attest to the truth of the foregoing facts and to comply with the provisions of Adm. Circular No. 04-09 of the Honorable Supreme Court. SGD. KAMENEV KIRIL P. DAGPIN IRIS LENORE B. MONTERONA Complainant Complainant SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this 23 MAY 2019 day of May 2019 at Iligan City, Philippines, affiant exhibited to me their ID, viz: Affiant/Name Competent Evidence of Date/Place of Issue Identity Kamenev Kiril P. Dagpin IBP Lifetime No. 017397 Issued on May 20, 2017 Iris Lenore B. Monterona IBP Lifetime No. 017346 Issued on May 19, 2017 as shown above, and I identified him through such competent evidence of identity as defined by the Rules of Notarial Practice pursuant to Supreme Court EN BANK A.M. No. 02-8-13 SC Resolution. That the herein persons have represented to me that the signature on the instrument or document was voluntarily affixed by them being their free and voluntary act and deed and they avowed under the penalty of law to the whole truth of the contents of the foregoing. WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL on the date and place above-written. Doc. No. 110; Page No. 23; Book No. XXX1; Series of 2019.

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to May this year. “We cannot overemphasize the importance of consistently paying monthly contributions to SSS so that in times of emergency situations which result in loss of income, the SSS can provide them with assistance in the form of pensions, cash allowances or loans. If they also wish to have higher pensions, they must also save more with SSS,” Ignacio said. Computation of SSS pension is based on the monthly salary credit or the salary level of the member’s total earnings for the month which is up to a maximum of P20,000 per month and the credited years of service or the number years that a member paid his/her SSS contributions. The higher the monthly salary credit and the longer the years a member paid his/her contributions, the higher his/ her monthly pension will be. To date, the highest amount of pension being paid by SSS for a retireepensioner is P18,945 while the minimum amount of pension is P2,000. These include the P1,000 additional benefit. The SSS continues to

develop its benefit and loan programs to fit the needs of its members. Last September, due to the request of retireepensioners, the SSS opened its Pension Loan Program (PLP). The program is designed to provide financial assistance to retireepensioners through a lowinterest rate loan option. As of 9 July 2019, the pension fund has disbursed, through the PLP, more than P1.16 billion to 48,505 pensioner-borrowers. “We are seeing an increase in the number of SSS pensioners relying now on our pension loan program for their short-term and emergency needs instead of going to loan sharks,” Ignacio said. Under the PLP, qualified members can apply for a loan of up to six times their respective basic monthly pension plus the P1,000 additional benefit but should not exceed the maximum loan limit of P32,000. To qualify, the borrower must be a retiree-pensioner and not more than 80 years old at the end of the month of the loan payment term. The borrower must have no deductions from his/her regular monthly pension, no existing advance pension under the SSS Calamity Package, and should have

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received his/her monthly pension for at least one month and posted in the pension fund’s system. The pension loan has an interest rate of 10 percent per annum, computed on a diminishing principal balance, which will become part of the monthly amortization. Loan proceeds will be credited to the cash card of the pensioner-borrower within five working days from date of approval. Payment for the said loan will start two months after the loan’s approval. The loan can be paid within three, six, or 12 months depending on the loan amount. “We encourage our qualified pensioners to avail of the PLP. We already eased its qualifying guidelines to cover more pensioners. But we would like to warn PLP applicants against fixers. Please do not transact with them,” Ignacio said.

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She explained that “for those more complex transactions we’re considering maybe issuing special guidelines specific to those kind of transactions but that would depend mostly on the comments that we receive so the deadline in on July 31.” “So, we’ll see by then,” she said. The DOF official said the IRR will be issued “within August”. “We’re way past the deadline already set by law but we wanted to do this consultation before we actually issue,” he said. President Rodrigo R. Duterte signed this measure into law on August 17, 2018. Under the law, a “Registry shall be established in and administered by the LRA (Land Registration Authority). It said the Registr y should have an option that

can be accessed through electronic means for the registration of the property and in searching for notices. Rieza-Culangen said an LRA official told them that the registry will be in place six months after the issuance of the IRR, and cited that the Registry “is more of an enhancement of their (LRA’s) existing system”. The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) “is waiting for the IRR to be issued before (it) can release certain budgetary requirements,” she added. (PNA)

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at Basco at 9:42 a.m., she added. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported a magnitude 3.6 aftershock that struck 33 km. northeast of Itbayat at 11:08 a.m. Intensity II was recorded in Basco. Flight PR 2689, meanwhile, departed Basco at 11:39 a.m., and reached Clark at 1:20 p.m. The flag carrier uses the 86-seater Bombardier Q400 planes for the Clark-Basco route. (PNA)

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of the resources of the nation”. Earlier, health officials said about PHP257 billion is needed in the first year of implementation of UHC, which will be funded primarily by revenues from sin taxes. (PNA)

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driven by the strong growth of its retail and slot arcade businesses. “With major transformations in the pipeline, LRWC will ramp up its expansion and improvement initiatives in order to achieve a sustain-

Nutrition Month culmination By JENNIFER P. CAÑETE Teacher III West City Central School Division of Cagayan de Oro City

IN the observance of Nutrition Month this July, each public school in the country (both in the elementary and secondary level) is mandated to celebrate with various activities spread throughout the month. Pursuant to Presidential Decree 491, the celebration this year aims to improve the healthy food consumption of Filipinos, food security or be self-sufficient as possible with backyard gardening. Having food gardens can help improve the family as well as the barangay’s food security. If you have plenty of vegetables or fruit crops, you can even sell some of them to earn additional income for the family.

In line with the celebration of Nutrition Month, schools are conducting competitions in various specializations. The activity will definitely provide learners with opportunities to showcase their talents through exhibitions of their products and performances as evidence of their learning and extend parallel learning sessions for the teachers and learners to enhance their knowledge and skills in their respective fields of interest. Nutrition Month increases awareness on the importance of healthy diets, prevents malnutrition and contributes to the reduction of overweight, obesity and non-communicable diseases.

able and more profitable officer, expressed his gratigrowth,” it added. pr tude to Mayor Sara Duterte for establishing the Peace 911, the city’s peace and from page 8 development arm that seeks for local disaster respond- to develop conflict-ridden ers to undergo skills train- communities. ing to be “fully equipped Partuza assured the comwith knowledge on how munities that the military to handle emergency and will continue to support initiatives for peace and rescue operations”. “Information campaign economic growth in their in the barangays have been areas. (PNA) continuously conducted to keep the people informed or increase the level of aware- from page 1 ness on what to do when request for funds for the natural calamities occur,” expansion of the airport,” he added. Emano said. Apart from the vehicle in He said that the Civil the barangays, this munici- Aviation Authority of the pality have three ambulance Philippines (CAAP) has on standby and three other informed the provincial rescue vehicles. (PNA) government that the P 90 million is now in the CAAP department. from page 8 According to Emano, the the seminar, Lt. Col Oscar CAAP informed the Office of Partuza, 3IB commanding the Provincial Governor that the fund would be utilized for the detailed engineering and design for the expansion of the passenger terminal. Emano believed that the expansion of the Laguindingan Airport would also invite more investors to come to Northern Mindanao. In 2018, the Board of Investment recorded a total of about P 228 billion investment in Northern Mindanao, Misamis Oriental’s share was pegged at 75 percent or P 172 billion, Emano said. CD with Loui Maliza

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Alias King, a former NPA regular member, chose to surrender and take an oath of allegiance to the government because he realized that they are just being used to fight for a wrong cause. He revealed, “Gikapoy na kug dagan ug tago sa bukid tungod sa maling prinsipyo at pagtuo ng mga NPA. Abe ko sa una sakto sila pero dili diay. Gusto na kug malinawun akung pagpuyo. Gustu na ku mag bag-o sa akung kinabuhi,” said alias King. “Akong nasayran nga igo rako gigamit sa NPA para sa ilang kaugalingong katuyuan ( I realized that I am just being used by the NPA to pursue their own interests”) alias Alex, another surrenderee, stated Lt. Col. Isagani O. Criste, Commanding Officer of 29IB strongly encouraged the rebels to surrender in his statement, “I am once again calling the attention of all the rebels who are still in the hinterlands of Agusan del Norte, surrender now and lay down your firearms. There are many great opportunities that await you as you turn your back to the NPA and return to the fold of the law. Come and join the other surrenderees who already found their way back. I know it will not be easy, but we will help you together with all the peace and development stakeholders of this province who are under the able leadership of our 2nd District Representative Hon. Maria Angelica Rosedell Amante-Matba, and Hon. Dale B. Corvera, Provincial Governor of Agusan del Norte .”pr

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games on all media outlets. Duterte loathes gambling but tempered this because of the national proclivity of Filipinos to gamble. Cockfighting is a nationwide delight, “jueteng” a favorite pastime in Luzon, “masiao” a poor man’s sweepstakes in the Visayas while “Last Two” is an opiate in Mindanao. Billions are collected by the operators from these illegal gambling games ergo the government decided to supplant these with small town lottery on top of Lotto.

In a rare chance meeting I interviewed Gen. Alexander Balutan (ret.) who was then appointed Chairman of PCSO and asked him how he would convince the illegal game operators and gamblers to migrate to STL. His explanation was brief but I found it to be easily doable. General Baltan said that all police officers including the barangay councilman knew who are behind the operations of the illegal games. They are also aware as to how much bets are being collected by every operator every month. The Philippine National Police plays the most crucial role in stamping out illegal gambling, he said. Enforcement is the key to the success of STL. Balutan’s strategy was to impose a collection/sales quota to every STL operator equal to the estimated amount of bets before they were awarded the franchise. Short of the quota would mean suspension or cancellation of the franchise. Balutan moreover expressed apprehension that the STL operators might just use their franchise as a legal front and continue with their illegal gambling operations would still continue. He stressed that PCSO would rely heavily on PNP in stamping out illegal gambling. Obviously, it did not. The good general knows exactly what to do but that lavish Christmas party did him. Sandra Cam turned out to be a pain in his neck until it was time for him to go. To my mind then his exit was the triumph of illegal operators. “Last Two” games in Davao region proliferate with strange impunity. Not a few radio stations openly promote the illegal game and anyone can place their bets for “Last Two” on STL and lotto outlets or with ambulant collectors of bets. President Duterte’s order to close STL and Lotto was expected. Lotto operations should have been spared but since most lotto operators are mostly STL franchise holders too and are operating in the same outlets where bets for illegal games are also accepted then both had to be closed. Rightfully so while the members of the Board of PCSO condone the venality and while PNP is in deep slumber.

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consistently. Yes, how you enter your home, office, bedroom, cook and sleep as well as study can define whether or not you will pass or fail! Welcome to the real laws of human nature! Also do get yourself two sets of reviewer materials from the past two years bar examinations to be aptly prepared. And with pun but seriously speaking, they are available at the famous Claro M. Recto photocopying shops in the University belt of Manila or otherwise in Cebu and Davao!

Wednesday, July 31, 2019 Good luck and study harder for duralex sed lex as a UP pub shirt reads (the law may be harsh but it can be broken like a famous Duralex brand of drinking glass that claims to be unbreakable)! Why? Because even luck in exams can be broken. Ask any student!

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to be weak, to victory in any electoral exercise. This incident was proven many times in the past when a weak candidate , backed by a strong political organization, won the election against a stronger political candidate with a well-oiled political machinery. One must take note of the phrase “well-0iled political machinery.” Without the political organization with a large number of loyal followers and supporters, the description of a “well-oiled political machinery” is only a propaganda hoopla. It is now settled that a candidate must have a strong political organization as a basic requirement to be able to win any electoral exercise. However, the question on how to create and organize a strong political organization comes to mind. The nature of members that the political organization is needed to be able to organize a formidable political organization is the subject of the discourse in the next topic. -0- Email reactions/comments: crisguardian@ yahoo.com

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Abalde said the police learned about the incident after a concerned person reported to Iligan City Police Station 5 about the abandoned van bearing plate number ACU 6601. He said that upon the conduct of an ocular investigation, police investigator found the body at the front seat with stab wounds at the left side of the body. “Our investigator on case is checking on any CCTVs in the area to aid in the investigation,” Abalde said. Police is initially looking into robbery and “rido” or family feud as motives of the incident.

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customers do not have to input the amount due for payment in their GCash app because it will be automatically deducted from their account. As of September 2018, Starbucks had 373 licensed stores nationwide. It opened its first branch in the Philippines in 1997 at the 6750 Ayala Building in Makati City, making the Philippines the third overseas market for Starbucks. “As a fintech company, our

goal is to promote a cashless lifestyle that will make financial transactions less complicated for more people. Just as Starbucks is committed to innovative digital experiences, we too, are committed to bringing convenience with mobile innovations like our STP via QR scanner.,” Thomas said. GCash’s partnership with Starbucks comes in the heels of the mobile wallet app’s partnership with Asia United Bank (AUB). AUB and GCash will collaborate to enable more than a million traditional and nontraditional merchants in the Philippines to accept QR payments. GCash, the Filipinos’ preferred mobile wallet, has 20 million users and over 50,000 partner merchants. It offers a suite of financial services and merchant and enterprise solutions accessible through the app.

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Macapodi said they established that it is a “young Brahminy Kite.” “It appears to be a domesticated animal,” he said in a statement issued by DENR-12. Macapodi said the bird is now being kept in the newlyopened Regional Wildlife Rescue Center (RWRC) located at the Sultan Kudarat State University in Lutayan Campus to ensure its “safety and protection.” Dr. Neil Velasco, SKSULutayan campus veterinarian, said the raptor is dehydrated and will undergo thorough medication. The wildlife rescue center in Lutayan town, which formally opened last week, is the first in Region 12 or Soccsksargen. Macapodi said the RWRC is a venue to secure, protect and rehabilitate all wildlife species such as those that are turned over, abandoned, surrendered or confiscated. “We are advising the public not to capture any wildlife species if they are in good condition. Let them live in their natural habitat. If they are injured, immediately them turn over to the nearest DENR office to ensure their well-being” he said. (MindaNews)

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tourism spots in the city for as low as P500. She added the common complaints reaching her office were the agents’ non-appearance on booked dates and failure to deliver on what’s in the tour packages. “They have a long list of places to visit in their itinerary. However, they are not actually bringing the tourists there but they are just passing by,” she said. The official reminded the public to protect themselves

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from unscrupulous illegal tour operators by transacting only with licensed establishments whose packages may cost more because they include travel insurance and payment for the tour guides. “We are asking the clients to also protect yourselves. Make sure the people that you are dealing with have business permits and tourism licenses,” she said. She said the local tourism office had blocked around 50 establishments for failure to present tourism licenses during inspection. The city has over 100 registered and licensed tour operators. Tecson added her office conducts regular inspections to ensure the tour operators have the necessary documents from the local government. She told operators of van rentals to avoid selling tour packages to tourists. “Most of the don’t have tourism licenses,” she said. Tourism arrivals for the first half of 2019 have reached 1.268 million, nearly half of the 3 million target of the local government for the entire year, she said. Data from the tourism office showed that arrivals for the first semester saw an increase of 8.61% from 1.167% recorded in the same period last year. Tecson said the tourism office remains optimistic that it can hit the target because she anticipated that tourist arrivals will pick up in the second half, especially during the Kadayawan Festival next month. The Kadayawan festival, the biggest celebration in the city, highlights the cultures of the city’s 11 tribes, consisting of six Moro tribes (Tausug, Maguindanaon, Iranun, Kagan, Maranao, and Sama) and five Lumad tribes (Klata, Ata, Ubo Manuvo, Matigsalog, and Tagabawa). [Antonio L. Colina IV/MindaNews]

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STL. “Based on the order from our central office, we will continue with our work on fund distribution despite the suspension of our gaming operations,” he said in an interview over local television program Magandang Umaga South Central Mindanao. On Monday, Hamak said they issued at least 27 guarantee letters worth around P190,000 to patients who need medical assistance. The agency already assisted over 4,000 residents from this city and the neighboring areas since January, he said. The official assured that they will comply with the directives of President Duterte and PCSO General Manager Royina Garma. The President ordered last

Friday the stoppage of all gaming schemes run by PCSO due to “massive corruption.” Hamak said their central office is currently in the process of appealing the President’s decision to facilitate the lifting of the suspension of their gaming operations, which is the source of its charity funds. Citing their records, he said the stoppage order affected 45 to 50 authorized lotto and Keno outlets in the city alone.. He said the number of outlets and daily sales in the area vary, depending on which stations are open or online for the day. In terms of STL, he said there are at least 110 betting stations operated by authorized agent firm Trento Gaming and Leisure Corp. Such number was based on the ceiling imposed last year by the local government for STL stations within the city’s 26 barangays, he said. But the city council’s committee on games and amusements had been protesting such figure as it reportedly monitored over 300 STL outlets in the city, mostly set up in sidewalks and local communities. (MindaNews)

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tamo kay gusto nako matagaan dayon sulosyon ang inyong problema ug gusto nako madunggan ang inyong mga mulo (I will come to you wherever you are in the Philippines because I want to provide solutions to your problems and hear your concerns),” the Senator added. He said providing service to Filipinos will always be his priority. (APB/PIA10)

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gambling granted to PCSO. Thirty percent of the PCSO earnings go to its Charity Fund which is used exclusively to finance and support health programs, medical assistance and services and or charities of national character, according to Siao. In a simultaneous closure of PCSO gaming outlets nationwide on Saturday (July 27), around 1,900 outlets in Northern Mindanao were closed according to Police Lieutenant Colonel Mardy Hortillosa, information officer of Police Regional Office (PRO) in Region 10. These outlets composed of around 1,400 small-town lottery (STL), 208 are lotteries, and 306 are Peryahan ng Bayan.

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF MOTOR VEHICLE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late RENEFREDO GALINATO ABOT, WHO DIED ON September 30, 2018 at Cagayan de Oro City; the deceased at the time of his death was the registered owner of a motor vehicle duly issued LTO Certificate of Registration No. 180409320 issued on February 10, 2014 and LTO Official Receipt No. 1473298632 dated September 5, 2018, more particularly described as follows; MAKE : HYUNDAI SERIES : TUCSON THETA II BODY TYPE : SUV YEAR MODEL : 2011 ENGINE NO. : G4KDAU128839 CHASIS NO. : HMW13039-C95 PLATE B NO. : KEL 199 Are the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF MOTOR VEHICLE; made and entered into by and between: ADELINA FILOMENO ABOT, NICO JOHN F. ABOT, ADELREN A. YABA AND RAM ANTHONY F. ABOT, of legal age, Filipino Citizens, widow, single and married, respectively, and residents of Puntod, Cagayan de Oro City and SOFRONIO B. OYAO, JR., of legal age, Filipino Citizen, married and a resident of Zone 4 Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City; NOWTHEREFORE, for and in consideration of the sum of THREE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS (Php350,000.00), Philippine Currency, in hand paid by the VENDEE and acknowledged to have been received by the HEIRS-VENDORS in full, the HEIRS-VENDORS do hereby SELL, TRANSFER and CONVEY, absolutely and unconditionally, unto SOFRONIO B. OYAO, JR., his heirs, assigns and successors-in-interest the above-described motor vehicle; Under Notary Public of Atty. MARISSE GAY G. LICO-ABALDE, REA, REB; as per Doc No. 166; Page No. 34; Book No. 53; Series of 2019. MDN: Jul 31, Aug 7 & 14, 2019

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