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Pigcawayan, North Cotabato now under military control By Rey Pelayo

PIGCAWAYAN, North Cotabato is now under military’s control after it was attacked by members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) Wednesday. The military continues to conduct clearing operations and civilians are still barred from entering the area due to improvised explosive devices planted by the biff. “No one’s trapped because the clearing operations of our K9s and troops continue in the area due to reports of EOD (explosive ordnance disposal) left by Safe- Hands reach out to receive a little girl from her father upon arrival at the municipal hall from Barangay Malagakit in Pigcawayan, North the BIFF. Cotabato. Residents of the village fled their homes following an attack of a village defense outpost early Wednesday morning, 21 June 2017, This is why we do not allow civilians inside the by the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters. photo courtesy of valerie ann p . lambo

CHED warned against removing Filipino in college subjects In a dialogue yesterday with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), ACT Teachers Representative Antonio Tinio together with the Alyansa ng mga Tagapagtanggol ng Wikang Filipino (TANGGOL WIKA) called for the inclusion of Filipino and Panitikan subjects in higher education. The solon warned that failure to do so violates a 2015 Supreme Court (SC) Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) and will make CHED officials liable for contempt. Tinio and Tanggol Wika arranged the dialogue after CHED issued Memorandum Orders (CMOs) 13 to 51, series of 2017 pertaining to the policies, standards and guidelines (PSGs) for different courses. Included in each PSG is the curriculum for the course. "The SC via its 2015 TRO stopped CHED from implementing CMO 20, series of 2013, which set a

area,” 602ND Infantry Brigade Spokesperson, Capt. Napoleon Alcarioto said. More than 1,300 residents of Pigcawayan are temporarily taking shelter at the Pigcawayan National High School. Authorities clarified there had been no hostagetaking during the attack, but only trapped individuals. “We have talked to the civilians. It was clear that they were just trapped inside the school,” said Capt. Alcarioto He said it just so happened that the civilians ran to the school when they heard gunshots. Coincidentally the BIFF also went to the school looking See control, page 11

new general education (GE) curriculum minus Filipino and Panitikan. Yet, CHED’s new PSGs still implement CMO 20 and fail to include the mandated 6 to 9 units of Filipino subjects and 3 to 6 units of Panitikan subjects," Tinio explained. "Clearly, CHED violates the TRO." "If this continues, this will earn CHED not just a contempt charge before the high court but also more protests against their antiFilipino language stand," Tinio stressed. "The course syllabus for Batsilyer ng Artes sa Filipino, for example, excludes Filipino and Panitikan units from the enumeration of mandatory subjects. All PSGs also have similar provisions pointing to CMO 20 as basis for its GE." At the dialogue, Tinio and TANGGOL WIKA called on CHED, especially Chair Patricia Licuanan, to immediately amend See warned, page 11

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City to partner with SHFC to address housing backlog

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- The city government will be closely working with the Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC) to address the housing backlog in Cagayan de Oro. This, after the City Council headed by Vice Mayor Raineir Joaquin V. Uy during its regular session enacted an ordinance authorizing Mayor Oscar Moreno to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the SHFC for the implementation of the city-wide Community Upgrading Strategy of the Community Mortgage Program (CMP). Pursuant to the MOA, the city government will serve as a mobilizer in the CMP housing projects, and exercise all the ordinary powers, privileges and responsibility City Mayor Oscar Moreno (left) honors PCSupt Agripino Javier by presenting the Years of Excellence award to the of a mobilizer to enter into latter during the Turnover of Command Ceremony and Retirement Honors for Javier on June 22 at Camp Alagar, contractual agreements with Cagayan de Oro City.(HZD/PIA10) community associations and

other stakeholders. It shall assist in organizing and strengthening community associations that intend to avail of SHFC’s housing programs; assist the community associations and facilitate the completion of SHFC’s documentary requirements, as well as assist community associations in the conduct of re-blocking and implementation of the subdivision plan or provide protection measures to benefit communities living along critical areas, if necessary. It will also act as a mediator on issues of substitution of community association members and assist the community associations in their collections, among others. For its part, the SHFC commits to complete the due diligence process of

Eight killed, 10 wounded in Pigcawayan clashes By Malu Cadelina-Manar MindaNews

KIDAPAWAN CITY (MindaNews ) – Eight were killed while 10 others were wounded at the height of the armed clashes between government troops and the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) on Wednesday, combined reports from the Cotabato Police Provincial Office (CPPO) and the Philippine Army said. The CPPO reported two killed – Abraham Cutay, a trainee of the Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU), and Towan Dading Esmael, 61, a farmer from Barangay Malagakit. The Army’s 602nd Infantry Brigade, on the other hand, said six BIFF members were killed. Capt. Napoleon Alcarioto, 602IB spokesman, said that of those wounded, two were CAFGU members identified as Angel Berona and Resty Segundera, and

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the eight others were BIFF members. Berona and Segundera suffered only minor injuries and were already released from the hospital, according to Alcarioto. Lt. Col. Angelo Lutera, commander of the 34th Infantry Battalion, said that as of 6 p.m. Wednesday, they already occupied Malagakit Elementary School, which was used by the BIFF as base after they raided the village and nearby Barangay Simsiman, both in Pigcawayan, North Cotabato. Despite this, Lutera said they have not yet given the displaced families the “go signal” to return to their houses due to ongoing clearing operations in the area. Lutera, in a radio interview Thursday over the Catholicrun DXND, said they are still searching for bombs the BIFF may have planted in their attempt to prevent troopers from pursuing Soldiers rush to Barangay Simsiman in Pigcawayan, North Cotabato to reinforce troops fighting the Bangsamoro See clashes, page 11

Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF).

photo courtesy of valerie ann p . lambo

Lanao Norte sets 58th Araw ng Lanao celeb amid ML TUBOD, Lanao del Norte, Mindanao Hour -- The provincial government of Lanao del Norte would continue to mark the 58th Araw ng Lanao though Martial Law in effect in Mindanao. However, all activities will be done in the mornings from June 28 to July 4, 2017 inside the Mindanao Civic Center Sports Complex. “Though our celebration has limitations but we have to show that we are indeed

okay here. The life that we have here is very normal,” said Governor Imelda Quibranza-Dimaporo. The governor also said the implementation of 8:00 p.m. curfew is in fact reasonable. In Lanao del Norte parents have agreed to the curfew hours implemented by the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the provincial government. Children are compelled by the parents

to be inside their houses before the curfew hour. Governor Dimaporo also informed the employees of the province that the normal work timing is back that starts from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. confirming a memorandum released on June 16, 2017. Last May 29, 2017, Governor Dimaporo released Memorandum Order declaring the work timing of all provincial employees

will be from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to be effectively implemented on the following day, May 30, 2017, due to the reason that employees commuting in the afternoon from the province to Iligan are spending too much time in the traffic caused by the military checkpoints along the highways particularly in NSC area in Iligan. The governor also discussed the lifting of the travel order. Provincial employees

can now attend workshops or any meetings in the cities of Cagayan de Oro, Davao or to any other places when it is deemed necessary. Dimaporo, meanwhile, told the employees not to believe on text messages’ containing false information for this can create panic among individuals. And, not to forward bogus text messages not coming from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), PNP

or from any government agencies. “Inform the PNP or local officials of your area when you see someone that is new in your place. Always be careful and vigilant for some of these suspects have already mixed with the civilians, how about those sympathizers whose faces are not included in the tarpaulins, be a concern citizen,” said Governor Dimaporo. (PIOLDN)

GILBERT Y. CHAO - Motoring Editor

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Ford 1.0 EcoBoost wins International Engine of the Year (Best Engine Under 1.0) for 6 strait years

Ford’s 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine has been voted 2017 International Engine of the Year “Best Engine Under 1.0-litre” for the sixth year in a row – meaning the compact and powerful threecylinder petrol engine remains undefeated in its category since launch in 2012. Judges praised the engine’s combination of performance, fuel-efficiency and technology. The 1.0-litre EcoBoost has now won 10 International Engine of the Year awards including overall winner a record three times, and “Best Newcomer”. “Our 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine has been a game-changer, setting the benchmark for compact, fuelefficient engines with

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DES MARKETING OPENS FIRST SUZUKI 3S SHOP IN PANAY REGION

DES Marketing, Inc., one of the most trusted

dealers in the country opened its first Suzuki

3S Shop in Panay Region located at Estancia, Iloilo. This is DES Marketing’s 3rd Suzuki 3S Shop with the other two located in Consolacion, Cebu and the other one in Ormoc City. DES Marketing is known as a consistent top seller of Suzuki motorcycles in their multi-brand shops nationwide and the recent openings of their Suzuki 3S shops only show that their

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The True Power from Within by Caltex Caltex, marketed by Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), unveiled its “True Power from Within” nationwide promotion for Caltex customers. The promotion runs until July 31, 2017 in conjunction with the release of the latest Michael Bay global blockbuster movie,

Transformers: The Last Knight. From now until July 31, any purchase of Havoline®, Delo® or Techron® Concentrate Plus promotional packs will also be rewarded with a Transformers: The Last Knight T-shirt, See power, page 11

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Out of the hottest fire

During the critical days of June 7 and June 8, one of the immediate concerns of the management of Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) was to assure the public as well as the regulator – the Bangko Sentral ng Pillipinas - that no hacking was involved. Why was the clarification very important? Because hacking is a malicious attack from the outside which can really wreak havoc on a bank’s system, or for that matter, any institution that is highly computerized. What actually happened was a glitch caused by a lapse in judgement by a programmer, explains BPI President Cezar “Bong” Consing, hence the potential damage could be contained more readily. Here is the closest analogy I can use to demonstrate

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really tested. I would say that BPI even came out a stronger institution. Here are just some of the reasons why: 1. Not a single bank client lost a centavo as a result of the glitch. 2. The bank knows that its clients, with two noteable exceptions, are honest. Quite a few volunteered the information that their accounts were erroneously padded and refrained from taking advantage of the situation. This not only minimized undue withdrawals to P46 million but also helped hasten the normalization of operations. One notable exception, however, was a depositor who falsely claimed that his account was credited P12 billion. For reasons unknown, this guy even had himself interviewed by mainstream TV, and that

Ignacio Bunye started the myth about the billion peso credits. EVP Mon Jocson, BPI’s top IT guy, told the Senate and House Committees that this claim was a physical impossiblity. Another client, again for reasons unknown, hiding in anonymity provided by social media, advocated that it was time to transfer deposits to Security Bank. Security Bank, bless them, immediately disowned the attempt to discredit BPI. Moreover, the banking community immediately came out in full support of BPI. By the way, Mon Jocson identified the malefactors See bunye, page 11

Kakampi mo ang batas

Here’s a spoiler for Manila’s 2017 foundation day

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last EDITORIAL days. People will be lovers ALLAN M. MEDIANTE of themselves, lovers of Editor-in-Chief money, boastful, proud, ruel pelone CRIS DIAZ abusive, disobedient to Managing Editor Executive Editor their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, MARK FRANCISCO Lifestyle Editor unforgiving, slanderous, w it hout s el f - c ont rol, GILBERT Y. CHAO gerry lee gorit brutal, not lovers of the Motoring Editor Photo Journalist good, treacherous, rash, PAT SAMONTE CHRIS PANGANIBAN c o n c e i t e d , l ov e r s o f Regional Editor Caraga Regional Editor-Caraga pleasure rather than lovers Rene Michael BaÑos uRIEL C. QUILINGUING of God…” (2 Timothy 3:1 Regional Editor Northmin Contributing Editor 4, the Holy Bible). AL JACINTO JOE FELICILDA -ooo Regional Editor-WestMin Editorial Consultant HERE’ S A SPOILER FOR MANILA’S 2017 RODRIGO B. SEVILLA JOE PALABAO FOUNDATION DAY: Regional Editor-Davao Feature Editor Manila Mayor Joseph ATTY. MARIO T. JUNI Estrada, here’s something NOTARY PUBLIC- JUNI LAW OFFICE for you: Ludovico “Vic” CELL NO: 09352379999/ (088) 8573595 CRUZ TAAL ST., CAG. DE ORO CITY Legal Counsel

the difference between a hack and a glitch. When a robber forcibly gains entry into your home, ransacks your kitchen and runs off with your oven toaster and other applicances, that’s a hack. But when your trusted kasambahay, who has been with you for ten years, mistakenly plugs your 110-volt oven toaster into a 220-volt outlet, that’s a glitch. In the latter case, you immediately know the extent of the damage and the specific remedial action you need to take. June 7-8 and the immediately following days were, indeed, trying times for both BPI management and its clients. But as the saying goes, out of the hottest fire comes the finest steel. From the incident, BPI’s mettle, as well as its relationship with its clients, was

Somintac, the Malacanang reporter of Radyo Agila’s DZEC (1062 kHz on the AM band), may have a spoiler for this year’s June 24 anniversary foundation of the City of Manila. ` In the Wednesday, June 21, 2017 episode of our radio program “Tambalang Batas at Somintac” (which airs daily at 6 am to 7 am at DZEC), he ranted against what he said was the rampant and unchecked criminality in the Intramuros area, the original “Walled City’, which is a place literally right under the noses of City Hall and of the Manila Police Department. Somintac narrated to our listeners how three young

and disheveled-looking boys one late afternoon nonchalantly snatched from him a bottle of orange juice he purchased from a big department store at the back of the City Hall, saying they wanted what he was drinking, for themselves. The suddenness and brazenness of what the boys did left him speechless, unable to do anything right away, which gave the boys an opportunity to scamper unmolested. -oooCHILD CRIMINALS ROAM INTRAMUROS FREEELY: The juvenile culprits that assaulted Somintac appear to be residents of makeshift

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shanties that now fearlessly dot many open spaces in Intramuros, including the sidewalk fronting the National Museum across the Intramuros Golf link, up to Bonifacio Drive near Manila Hotel. The boys also obviously belong to a group of children---males and females---who roam relentlessly in the Walled City, regularly sniffing small plastic bags which evidently contain rugby, with evident impunity (incomprehensibly, no one minds them or even accosts them at all). See batas, page 11

Think a minute

Perseverance Prevails

Think a minute… You know that overnight success usually takes at least 10 years? One man said, “My overnight success was the longest night of my life. I spent many days and nights just getting there!” Remember, “Rome was not built in a day.” Many people are waiting for their ship to come in…when they’ve not even sent it out of the harbor. You see, winners simply do what losers don’t want to do. And they keep doing it until they get the success they want. Success is mostly just hanging on after others have let go! Or as one guy put it: “Big shots are just little shots who kept on shooting.” So the most

important trip you’ll ever make is when you go the extra mile. Many people who failed did not know how close they were to success when they gave up. People don’t actually fail, they just quit too easily. One guy said: “The secret to success is to start from scratch—and to keep on scratching.” So don’t quit trying just because your trying times are hard. The great inventor, Thomas Edison, tried a certain experiment hundreds of times, but it still did not work. So his assistant said to him: “It’s too bad that we did all that work without any results. But Edison replied: “Oh,

we have lots of results! We now know 700 things that won’t work!” Never forget, delay does not always mean denial. If we hold out and hold on, we can accomplish almost anything. The British Prime Minister Winston Churchill said: “Never, never, never, never give up!”And the American President Calvin Coolidge made this statement: “Nothing can bring success like persistence. Talent cannot, for there are many talented people who are not successful. Education will not, for the world is full of educated losers. Only persistence and determination can give you the power to succeed.”

Jhan Tiafau Hurst

You see, you can succeed just like anyone else. Just keep wanting it enough to keep working for it enough. So why not decide today to start going the extra mile on the road to your success? Ask Jesus Christ to take charge of your life. It’s with His strength and willpower that you’ll find the determination and persistence to succeed—which will pay you big profits. Just Think a Minute…

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We are good at the start but not until the end The Gospel of Jesus Christ (June24, 2017-Saturday)John 21:114” They answered Him, “No.” And He said to them, “Cast the net on the righthand side of the boat and you will find a catch.” So they cast, and then they were not able to haul it in because of the great number of fish. Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord.” So when

Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put his outer garment on (for he was stripped for work), and threw himself into the sea. But the other disciples came in the little boat, for they were not far from the land, but about one hundred yards away, dragging the net full of fish. So when they got out on the land, they saw a charcoal fire already laid and fish placed on

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it, and bread. Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish which you have now caught: We are good at the start but not until the end. We are “ningas kugon” many times. This kind of grass grows rapidly but dies abruptly. Take note: quitter never wins and winner never quits. My advice; finish the jobs that you have started most especially if that

is God instruction for your life on this earth. Do not quit along the way but persevere until your last breath. Matthew 24:13”But the one who endures to the end, he will be saved.On the other hand, the disciples got nothing from their fishing because they did it by their own capacity. The reason for this was; they misunderstood Jesus that was no longer with them.

They had forsaken by Jesus although not. It was only their presumptions about Jesus whom they believed and trusted so much. This means that if we will do a certain thing alone, we have nothing unless God intervenes: Printing paid by: Edith Ranoa - Jordan and Crespina Ranoa - Bobong Balino– Cagayan De Oro: # 09187148435: Pray for me, my minis-

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Monetary Board Maintains Policy Settings At its meeting today, the Monetary Board decided to maintain the interest rate on the BSP’s overnight reverse repurchase (RRP) facility at 3.0 percent. The corresponding interest rates on the overnight lending and deposit facilities were also kept steady. The reserve requirement ratios were likewise left unchanged. The Monetary Board’s decision is based on its as-

sessment that the inflation environment continues to be manageable. Latest baseline forecasts indicate a lower path of future inflation, with average inflation remaining within the target range of 3.0 percent ± 1 percentage point for 2017- 2019. Inflation expectations also continue to be firmly anchored to the target over the policy horizon. At the same time, the

assessment of risks to the inflation outlook remains tilted toward the upside. While there may be potential transitory impact of the proposed tax reform program, the social safety nets are expected to mitigate the resulting inflationary pressures. The long-run effects on productivity will improve overall supply and further dampen inflation. Meanwhile, prospects for

the global economy have improved, but risks to external demand remain tilted to the downside. Nonetheless, the Monetary Board emphasized that while global economic conditions remain challenging, prospects for domestic economic activity continue to be firm owing to buoyant consumer and business sentiment, ample liquidity, and sustained credit growth.

The Philippines’ leading airline, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), will start evening flights to and from Caticlan, the gateway to Boracay Island, beginning July 1, 2017. CEB is the first carrier to mount night flights and utilize the upgraded air traffic control system and newly-installed night navigational equipment at the Godofredo P. Ramos Airport. CEB will be mounting two additional round-trip flights daily between Manila and Caticlan, with the last flight leaving Manila at 6:55pm and returning from

Caticlan at 8:45pm. The new flights will utilize the ATR aircraft under subsidiary Cebgo. Currently, the last flight from Manila to Caticlan leaves at 3:30pm; with the return flight at 5:10pm. In total, Cebu Pacific has 39 flights weekly between Manila and Caticlan; 14 between Cebu and Caticlan; and seven between Clark and Caticlan. The additional night frequencies will add 12 more flights to Caticlan to bring the total CEB frequency to 72. The mounting of night operations at the Caticlan Airport was given the go-

signal following technical reviews and consultations on its night operation capability with the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), the Department of Transportation, and other relevant aviation authorities. Prior to Caticlan, Cebu Pacific had mounted night flights to and from the Roxas City Airport in Capiz, the Laguindingan Airport (Cagayan de Oro) in Misamis Oriental, and the Legazpi International Airport in Albay as soon as these were approved by aviation authorities for night capability. “We thank CAAP for continually leading the scale-up of our airports to night-flying capability. We believe that expansion

of operating times will not only boost frequencies to key domestic routes, but it will also give travelers more options, greater flexibility on when they fly and also help decongest air traffic, especially during the peak flying hours at noon and early afternoon,” said Atty. JR Mantaring, Vice President for Corporate Affairs of Cebu Pacific. “The mounting of evening flights to and from Boracay was a long-standing request of tourism stakeholders. We take pride in being able to deliver this need to everyJuan. More frequency will also mean more passengers being able to avail of our lowest yearround fares,” added

In addition, the Monetary Board has considered the potential impact on global financial market conditions of the ongoing monetary policy adjustment in the US, noting that maintaining monetary policy settings at this time would allow the BSP to continue to assess evolving economic developments and calibrate its policy tools as appropriate. With these consider-

ations, the Monetary Board believes that prevailing monetary policy settings remain appropriate. Going forward, the BSP will remain vigilant against any risks to the inflation outlook and will adjust its policy settings as needed to ensure that future inflation remains consistent with the medium-term target while being supportive of sustainable economic growth.

backs electronics CEB to begin Boracay night flights DTI industry development

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Calls for closer industry-academe ties towards innovation PASAY—Relevant industry players should continue partnering with the Philippine government in developing further the electronics industry, being one of the primary sources of economic growth today, the country’s trade chief said. Stressing the robust Philippine economy and a booming global market, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez outlined government initiatives to strengthen the electronics industry, as well as DTI’s partnership with industry stakeholders. Said initiatives include

projects that will move the industry’s capabilities to higher value activities, as well as help identify products and technologies in the developing sectors of electronics in the next five years. DTI and the Board of Investments (BOI) also have active partnerships with other institutions to forward capacity-building programs and exchange of best industry practices. In his keynote speech at the 14th Philippine Semiconductor and Electronics Convention and Exhibition (PSECE) on 21 June, Sec. Lopez said that closer See backs, page 11

Curriculum Development, Is It Necessary? By Rosalyn M. Lato

Curriculum Development is important. It can be categorized into two different point of views, the traditional and the progressive point of views. I preferred progressive point of view authored by Caswell and Campbell. Both viewed curriculum as “all experiences children have under the guidance of teachers”. I favored their idea since I believed that it is the sole duty and responsibility of a teacher to guide all her/ his students to become good and productive individual who can be able to survive and can continue to survive in this fast changing world of the 21st century. I’ve been teaching for 13 years before I was promoted to a managerial position. As a teacher, I conducted both academic and values forma-

tion or character building teachings to my pupils. All these teachings which gave different experiences to my pupils were embodied in the curriculum. The teachings were done not only inside the four walls of the classroom but also outside. The informal teachings that I was able to conduct to them were done during the different school celebrations and activities like Brigada Eskwela, Nutrition Month Celebration, Buwan ng Wika, Summer reading Camp, etc. During these celebrations and activities, I infused proper guidance to the pupils. All these things supported the idea presented by Caswell and Campbell. Curriculum development process as presented by wheeler (1978) followed a cycle. It started with aims, goal and objectives followed

by selection of learning experience followed by selection of content then by organization and integration of learning experiences and content and the evaluation then the circle started all over again. The good thing about the process is that every step is not fixed. There is always a room for improvement. If you did not do it right at first there is always a next time since the process represents a cycle. There is no end point, the steps of the process keep on going all over again. But there is also a danger of failure if the process will not be used properly. There is a tendency that the implementation of this process will be taken for granted. Since the process follows a circular pattern, there is a tendency that the implementer will not be serious in implementing

the process believing that it will be okay not to be effective this time anyway there is always a next time. Reality-check, each person is unique. There is the very famous truth of “Individual differences” which always apply in all our decision making activities. Each individual has a unique way of seeing things and reacting in situations which he or she is in. I may prefer a certain type of curriculum process which can be reflected in the way I presented my reasons but the type of curriculum process which is the best for me may not be the best for others. But it does not matter which curriculum an implementer prepares as long as the type of curriculum process she/he had chosen can best guide her/ him in performing his/her tasks well.

EDITOR : ALLAN M. MEDIANTE

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BUSINESS June 24, 2017

Mindanao Railway Project endorsed to NEDA - RDC Xll DAVAO CITY - The Regional Development Council has endorsed to the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) board the Mindanao Railway Project. The MRP is envisioned to bring greater connectivity to the island of Mindanao via railway which would be a efficient, affordable and reliable mode of transport that will deliver the benefit of reduced travel time and increased opportunities for economic activities. The first segment of the project is the 102.8-kilometer Tagum-Davao-Digos (TDD) line which is the initial phase of the 830 kilometer MRP loop. The TDD Line is a commuter railway which connects from Tagum City in Davao del Norte to Digos City in Davao del Sur. The proposed stations will be located in Tagum City, Carmen, Panabo City, Mudiang (Davao City), Toril (Davao City), Sta Cruz and Digos City, with its central terminal located in Davao City. The MRP-TDD segment shall have 6 passenger train sets with 5 cars per train set. The train is designed to have a maximum speed of 160 kilometers per hour. Since frequency of travel is up to six trains per hour or 1 train every 10 minutes, time savings from Tagum City to Digos City will be around 2.2 hours, or from 3.5 hours to only 1.3 hours. Planned implementation of the MRP-TDD is scheduled fourth quarter of 2017. The TDD Line is estimated to cost P35.911 billion. (PIA/ RG Alama)

Stronger protection for bank depositors sought

PH-China sign grant deal for 2 Metro Manila bridge projects

MANILA- The Republic of the Philippines and the People’s Republic of China have officially signed a pact for their first ever infrastructure partnership project under the Duterte administration. In an event held June 2017 at the DPWH Head Office in Port Area, Manila, Department of Public Works Secretary Mark A. Villar and the Embassy of China Economic and Commercial Counsellor Jin Yuan signed the Minutes of Discussion (MOD) for the full grant, to finance the construction of two (2) bridges that will soon be a new landmark in the cities of Manila, Makati,

and Mandaluyong The signing of the deal for the construction of state-ofthe-art Binondo-Intramuros and Estrella-Pantelon Bridges in Manila and Makati/Mandaluyong was witnessed by DPWH Undersecretary for Unified Project Management Office Operations Emil K. Sadain and Economic and Commercial Counsellor Second Secretary Yang Ming. According to Secretary Villar, the grant will cover the design and construction of the bridges while DPWH will be responsible for the acquisition of its road right-of-way. Earlier, a Chinese Project Team has been dispatched to

provide DPWH with recommendations and technical assistance for the stages of project preparation, initiation, and implementation. Based on the initial project design, Binondo-Intramuros Bridge will be constructed into a four-lane, Steel Bowstring Arch Bridge with inclined arches that will connect Intramuros side at Solana Street and Riverside Drive and Binondo side at San Fernando Street with a viaduct. It will have a total length of 807 meters, composed of 90-meter main bridge, 488-meter Binondo approach, and 193-meter upramp and 166-meter downramp

Intramuros Approaches. The Estrella-Pantelon Bridge will also have four lanes, but will be a 560-meter Twin Spine steel box girder bridge with concrete deck slab. It will utilize the existing approaches at Makati City and Mandaluyong City sides, with modification on abutment and pier to accommodate new bridge superstructure. The construction of Binondo-Intramuros and Estrella-Pantelon Bridges will be implemented by the DPWH Unified Project Management Office-Roads Management Cluster I. Two other proposed projects namely: Panay-GuimarasNegros Link Bridges and Davao City Expressway will likewise receive grant from the Chinese Government through Feasibility Study.

THE House committee on banks and financial intermediaries, on Thursday batted for stronger and ample security and protection for bank depositors following the Bank of Philippine Islands (BPI) data processing error and alleged skimming of automated teller machine (ATM) deposit accounts of Banco de Oro Unibank. The lawmakers made known their position during the motu proprio investigation conducted by the committee on the BPI and BDO Unibank incidents. Committee chair Rep. Ben Evardone (Lone District, Eastern Samar emphasized during the hearing that House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez and Majority Floor Leader Rodolfo Farinas (1st District, Ilocos Norte) have asked the committee to investigate, in aid of legislation, the incidents to protect the consumers, especially the depositors, and the banking industry. Evardone said the objective of the inquiry is to help stabilize, uphold, and promote the interests of the depositors and the banking industry. At the start of the hearing, Evardone informed the committee members that the BPI requested for an executive session, but he ruled it out as doing so would not look good before the general public, especially the consumers who have been affected by the BPI system glitch. Rep. Winston Castelo (2nd District, Quezon City) said acceding to the request of the BPI would be counterproductive as the public might think that the House members conducting the investigation are hiding something. During the hearing, BPI officials led by its president and chief executive officer Cezar Consing explained that the “data processing error” which happened last June 7 and 8, 2017 was due to human error and not hacking. They apologized over the incident and assured the lawmakers and the public that the bank is doing everything to prevent such incident from happening again. The BPI officials also clarified that the reported millions or billions in account postings was only a hoax. Rep. Edgar Sarmiento (1st District, Samar) stressed that there should be a “safety net” and “check system” within the BPI after learning from bank officials that there are only two persons who are entrusted to handle the bank’s programming system.

Rep. Arnolfo Teves, Jr. (3rd District, Negros Oriental) lamented that the BPI is entrusting the fate of millions of its depositors in the hands of only two people. Human error is not a glitch and that the bank’s system may not be safe since it could be circumvented by human intervention, according to Teves. Teves asked BPI officials to look into reports that unscrupulous individuals are in collusion with BPI personnel in committing bank skimming and other bank theft. Rep. Gus Tambunting (2nd District, Paranaque City) urged the BPI to provide safeguards so that the depositors’ hardearned money is not lost. Tambunting stressed that depositors, especially the ordinary ones, do not keep a record of their ATM transactions. Deputy Speaker Sharon Garin (Party-list, AAMBISOWA) chided the seemingly slow action of concerned government agencies on the BPI system glitch, being still on the investigation stage despite the earlier identification of the problem. Rep. Harry Roque (Partylist, KABAYAN), a BPI depositor, said he lost P10,000 as a result of the system error. But Roque said his “lost” money has already been restored in his account per the advice of his bank manager. Roque urged the BSP and the banking industry to put up safeguards so that the money of the depositors, especially the ordinary ones, is protected. On the reported ATM skimming issue, Banco de Oro Unibank president and CEO Nestor Tan, said skimming is common around the world and the technology behind it evolves regularly. Tan admitted that the banking industry cannot address skimming totally, but it is doing everything it can to prevent it from happening. Tan apologized to the BDO clients who were affected by the systems failure or ATM glitches. About 95 accounts were affected, according to him. He said the problem was caused by the failure of computers and processes and human interventions. With the help of the BSP, Tan said the BDO will implement security measures which will be completed by June 2018. The National Privacy Commission suggested the use of a new technology known as “vein technology” on biometrics to prevent skimming hacks which could affect millions of consumers and depositors in the country. ABR/KFA

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Ordinance

Republika ng Pilipinas LUNSOD NG ILIGAN Tanggapan ng Sangguniang Panlungsod SPECIAL SESSION HELD ON FEBRUARY 14, 2017 PRESENT: Hon. Jemar L. Vera Cruz, City Vice Mayor Presiding Officer Hon. Samuel P. Huertas, Member Hon. Eric M. Capitan, Member Hon. Jesse Ray N. Balanay, Member Hon. Demosthenes R. Plando, Member Hon. Ian C. Uy, Member Hon. Randy Ryan Francis A. Ong, Member Hon. Bernard Y. Pacaña, Member Hon. Petronilo G. Pardillo, Member Hon. Renato L. Ancis, Member Hon. Cesarve C. Siacor, * Member Hon. Datu Diamla Rolando D. So-ong, Member ABSENT: Hon. Sorilie Christine R. Bacsarpa, Member, (OB) Hon. Rosevi Queenie C. Belmonte, Member (On Leave) Hon. Belinda C. Lim, Member, (OB) * - Out during the deliberation RESOLUTION NO. 17-135 WHEREAS, faced with the daily problem where to secure the next meal, for the poorest among the poor, death or burial is the least thing they would plan and prepare for; WHEREAS, it is a common knowledge in the community that most of very poor constituents cannot afford funeral services for the deceased members of their families thus in the event of death, they would be left with the obligation to take care of the disposition of the remains relying heavily on community donations; WHEREAS, taken cognizance of the flight of its poor residents and in keeping with long held Filipino tradition of helping and giving succor to the bereaved family of the deceased, the City Government should extent its support in order to effect and provide a simple but dignified burial by granting burial cash benefit or assistance to its residents; WHEREAS, in a public hearing conducted by the Committee on Persons With Disabilities on August 9, 2016, the participants composed of the representatives from the City Social Welfare and Development, City Budget Office, Economic Enterprise Development Office (EEDMO) and the City Treasurer’s Office gave their comments and suggestions some of which were considered and incorporated in the proposed Ordinance; WHEREFORE, on motion of Member Samuel P. Huertas, duly seconded by Member Jesse Ray N. Balanay BE IT RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, By the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Iligan, that the following City Ordinance be, as it is hereby ADOPTED and APPROVED: CITY ORDINANCE NO. 17-6569 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO THE QUALIFIED DECEASED INDIGENT RESIDENTS OF ILIGAN CITY CASH BURIAL ASSISTANCE AND FREE BURIAL TO CITY GOVERNMENT-OWNED CEMETERIES, PROVIDING FUNDS AND GUIDELINES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Iligan in its session assembled, that: Section 1. Short Title. - This Ordinance shall be known as the “Indigent Burial Assistance Ordinance of Iligan City”. SECTION 2. Purpose - This Ordinance is aimed to achieve the following purpose: 1. Provide a simple but dignified burial to deceased indigents in Iligan City; 2. Help and assist the poor families of deceased indigents by pro viding an amount to defray the cost of burying their dead loved ones. 3. Set aside an area in City Government-owned cemeteries to cater the burial needs of the indigents Section 3. Definition of Terms. - As used in this ordinance, the following terms are defined as follows: Government Cemeteries — refers to cemeteries owned by the Iligan City Government. Indigent — refers to any individual assessed and certified by the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) and the barangay as an indigent or destitute person. Section 4. Eligibility for Availment. — In order to avail the burial assistance, the following criteria shall be met: a. The bereaved family is financially incapable to answer the cost of the burial. b. The deceased is not a member of SSS, GSIS or a GSIS or SSS pensioner; b. The deceased is not a mortuary or plan holder or beneficiary; c. The deceased must be a certified bona fide resident of Iligan City for at last six months before death; d. The deceased must be certified by the CSWDO as among the poorest of the poor.

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Section 5. Minimum Requirements for Availment. — As minimum requirements, the following shall be required: a. Death Certificate; b. Certification from the barangay that the deceased is: i. not gainfully employed or do not earn more than Five Thousand Pesos (P5,000.00) a month ii. The deceased is a resident of the barangay at least six months before death; c. Recommendation from the City Social Welfare and Development Office for the grant of burial assistance. A representative of the family of the indigent shall secure a Certificate of Indigency from the Barangay where the deceased resides. Once the Certificate of Indigency is secured, he/she shall submit it to the CSWDO which after evaluation by the latter, shall issue a recommendation addressed to the Local Chief Executive for the outright release by the City Treasurer’s Office of the burial cash assistance. Section 6. Assistance — Once the requirements are fully meet, the family or representative of the deceased indigent shall be entitled to the following assistance: a. Cash assistance amounting to Two Thousand Pesos (P2,000) b. Free ground burial of the deceased at City-owned cemeteries; c. Free rental for the first five (5) years after burial when the indigent is buried at pantheon or concrete tomb. SECTION 7. Burying the Dead Indigent - The immediate relatives of the dead indigent shall secure a Certification from the Barangay and CSWD certifying that the deceased is an indigent. The relatives shall then present this Certification to the EEDMO which shall then issue an Order to the Cemetery Caretaker to allow the burial thereof. Section 8. Indigents’ Burial Fund. — The Iligan City Government is hereby mandated to set aside a fund to be taken from any available source of at least One Million Pesos (P1,000,000.00) for the Year 2017. In the event of exhaustion of funds, additional budget shall be included in the Supplemental Budget. Section 9. Cash Advance for Immediate Release of the Financial Assistance - Subject to the compliance of the usual government auditing and accounting rules and regulations, the City Treasurer or his/her duly authorized representative is hereby allowed to draw cash advance certain amount from the budget in order to answer the immediate burial needs of the family of the deceased indigent. Section 10. A deceased indigent qualified under this Ordinance who happens to be a registered Member of the Senior Citizen and thus can avail the Senior Citizens mortuary assistance, is precluded in the grant as stipulated under Section 7 of this Ordinance; Section 11. Penalty - Any barangay official or city government defrauding the records or falsely certifying that a deceased is an indigent even on the contrary, shall be charged administratively. SECTION 12. - Repealing Clause - All ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations inconsistent with this ordinance is hereby repealed or modified accordingly. SECTION 13. - Separability Clause - If for any reason any section of provision of this ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional and invalid the other sections or provisions which are not affected thereby shall continue in full force and effect. SECTION 14. Effectivity- This Ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days after the publication of a local newspaper. VOTING BY ROLL CALL: HUERTAS, “Yes”; CAPITAN, “Yes”; BALANAY, “Yes”; PLANDO, “Yes”; UY, “Yes”; ONG, “Yes”; PACAÑA, “Yes”; PARDILLO, “Yes”; ANCIS, “Yes”; and SO-ONG, “Yes”). CARRIED Unanimously. ------------------------------- The undersigned hereby attests to the ado Ordinance as verified to by the Member-author.

(Sgd.)ATTY. ARTHUR LL. PADILLA Secretary to the Sanggunian VERIFIED: (Sgd.)SAMUEL P. HUERTAS Member-Author CERTIFIED: (Sgd.) JEMAR L. VERA CRUZ City Vice Mayor, Presiding Officer

APPROVED: February 28, 2017

SGD. CELSO G. REGENCIA City Mayor Victor Ozarraga Teves

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Ordinance

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Republika ng Pilipinas LUNSOD NG ILIGAN Tanggapan ng Sangguniang Panlungsod REGULAR SESSION HELD ON MARCH 15, 2017 PRESENT: Hon. Jemar L. Vera Cruz, City Vice Mayor Presiding Officer Hon. Samuel P. Huertas, Member Hon. Eric M. Capitan, Member Hon. Jesse Ray N. Balanay, Member Hon. Demosthenes R. Plando, Member Hon. Belinda C. Lim, * Member Hon. Sorilie Christine R. Bacsarpa, Member Hon. Rosevi Queenie C. Belmonte, Member Hon. Randy Ryan Francis A. Ong, Member Hon. Bernard Y. Pacaña, * Member Hon. Petronilo G. Pardillo Member Hon. Renato L. Ancis Member Hon. Cesarve C. Siacor * Member Hon. Datu Diamla Rolando D. So-ong Member ABSENT: (NONE) * - Out during the deliberation RESOLUTION NO. 17-201 WHEREAS, this body on June 17, 2015, has adopted City Ordinance No. 15-6332, entitled: An Ordinance Creating the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Council of Iligan City, Appropriating Funds Thereof and for Any Other Purpose”; WHEREAS, the Information Technology- Business Process Outsourcing (IT-BPO) is still the one of the most dynamic and fastest growing sectors in the Philippines that plays major role in the country’s growth and development; WHEREAS, by this reason, since the enactment of this Ordinance on 2015, necessary amendments must be done, particularly, Section 1 of Article 2 which laid down the officers and members of Information and Communication Technology Council; for the purpose of insuring organizational sustainability and commitment to the program; WHEREAS, it is essential to modify and limit the membership to attain balance between and among government entities, key players, enablers and academe such as the LGU, national government agencies, private sectors from national BPO corporations and home-grown IT corporations; WHEREAS, also amendments are necessary to strengthen the ICTC members’ participation, expand their functions in creating easy and convenient access to information and communication to local individuals and private sectors; and enhance their role in the community by providing services, trainings and employment opportunities to the locals; WHEREFORE, on joint motion of Members Demosthenes R. Plando, Jesse Ray N. Balanay and Rhandy Ryan Francis A. Ong, duly seconded by Member Sorilie Christine R. Bacsarpa; BE IT RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, By the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Iligan, that the following City Ordinance be, as it is hereby ADOPTED and APPROVED: CITY ORDINANCE NO. 17-6580 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ARTICLE 2 OF CITY ORDINANCE NO. 15- 6332, ENTITLED: “AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) COUNCIL OF ILIGAN CITY, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF AND FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSES” PARTICULARLY ON THE COMPOSITION OF MEMBERS OF THE ICT COUNCIL Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlungsod in its session assembled, that: SECTION 1. Article 2, Section 1 of City Ordinance No. 15- 6332, is hereby AMENDED, as the same is hereby AMENDED by way of changing the Co¬-Chairman and deleting the Department of Education, Department of Science and Technology, National Power Corporation (NPC), National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), and among others as Members, now to read as follows: Chairman: Co-Chairman: Vice Chairman: Secretariat:

The Mayor of the City Appointed Key Player Chairman, SP Committee on IT and Communications The ICT Executive Officer

Members: Chairman, SP Committee on Trade and Commerce See ordinance, page 9

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Ordinance

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Ordinance... from page 8

Chairman, SP Committee on Cooperative Development and Livelihood Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Representative, MSU-IIT Technical Educational Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) The Iligan-Lanao IT Enterprise (I-LITE) Technical Vocation Association of Iligan and Lanao del Norte IICOA, Incorporated Online Job Trainer Adroit The Mayor shall appoint the Co- Chairman, preferably a key player from the private sector recommended by the Council. The Council can recommend additional members as the need arises. SECTION 2. Repealing Clause - All previous ordinance, executive orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof which are inconsistent with this ordinance are hereby repealed and modified accordingly. SECTION 3. Separability Clause - If, for any reason or reasons, any part or provision of this ordinance shall be held unconstitutional or invalid, other parts or provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and in effect. SECTION 4. Effectivity - This Ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days after the publication in a local newspaper, as set forth by law. (VOTING BY ROLL CALL: HUERTAS, “Yes”; CAPITAN, “Yes”; BALANAY, “Yes”; PLANDO, “Yes”; LIM, “Out”; BACSARPA, “Yes”; BELMONTE, “Yes”; UY, “Yes”; ONG, “Yes”; PACAÑA, “Out”; PARDILLO, “Yes”; ANCIS, “Yes”; SIACOR, “Out” and SO-ONG, “Yes”.) CARRIED unanimously by the members present. ------------------------------------------ The undersigned hereby attest to the adoption of the foregoing resolution as verified to by the Member-authors.

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Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City RN QUINO TRUCKING SERVICES INC. Applicant/s

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CASE NO. 2017-10-1043

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City WILFREDO C. GOPEZ Applicant/s

CASE NO. R10-NC/MR-TH 2017-06-1123

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

BUENA VENTURA D. ARCEO CASE NO. R10-EV/PJ Applicant/s 2017-06-1150

FARREL S. POLESTICO CASE NO. R10-EV/ TX-2017-06-1165 Applicant/s

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For the issuance of a certificate of public convenience to operate TH FREIGHT service on the line ;Within the Province of Bukidnon and from said place to any point in the Island of Mindanao accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of THREE(3)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 12, 2017, at 2;30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 23rd day of June, 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the issuance of a certificate of public convenience with amendment of route to operate TH FREIGHT service on the line ;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in the Island of Mindanao accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 5, 2017, at 2;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 21ST day of June 2017, at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For the Extension of validity of a certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;Carmen Market –Lumbia –Cogon Market and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 5, 2017 at 2;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 23RD day of June 2017, at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

(Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director

NOTICE OF HEARING

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

BEDA L. LIBANAN CASE NO.R10-NC/PA-TH -2017-06-1135 Applicant/s

ROSHER ABEJUELA CASE NO. R10-EV/PJ-2017-06-1136 Applicant/s

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For the issuance of a certificate of public convenience to operate TH FRIEGHT service on the line;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in Region X accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of ONE(1) units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 5, 2017, at 2;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 23RD day of June 2017, at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For the extension of validity of a certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;Puerto to Villanueva and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 5, 2017 at 2;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 23RD day of June 2017, at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

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Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City WILFREDO L. BAJAO CASE NO.R10-NC-TH -2017-06-1125 Applicant/s

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For the issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TH FREIGHT service on the line ;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in Region X accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 6, 2017 at 3;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 21ST day of June, 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. (Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director MDN: June 24, 2017

MDN: June 24, 2017

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

(Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City GENESIS D. VALLE Applicant/s

CASE NO. R10-NC/PA-TH -2017-06-1151

ROBERT RONMIL P. ABAS Applicant/s

CASE NO. R10-NC/PA-TH -2017-06-1158

CASE NO. R10-EV/TX2017-06-1159

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For the extension of validity of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TAXI AIRCON service on the line;Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in Region X and vice versa with the use of One(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 5, 2017 at 2;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 23rd day June 2017, at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For the extension of validity of certificate of public convenience to operate TAXI AIRCON service on the line ;Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in Region X and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 5, 2017, at 2;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 23RD of June 2017, at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For the extension of validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line;Route 2 LOOP SERVICE and vice versa with the use of ONE(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 5, 2017 at 2;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 23RD day of June 2017, at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

(Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director

MDN: June 24, 2017

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City JUNNEMESIO SUERTO Applicant/s

CASE NO. R10-NC/PA –TH -2017-06-1160

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City ANDRES C. LASQUITE Applicant/s

CASE NO. R10-EVPJ-2017-06-1122

MDN: June 24, 2017

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City RANDY NEIL B. DOMO CASE NO.R10-EV PJ- 2017-06-1121 Applicant/s NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For the issuance of a certificate of public convenience to operate TH FREIGHT service on the line; Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in Region X accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of ONE(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 5, 2017, at 2;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 23RD day of June 2017, at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For the issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TH FREIGHT service on the line ;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in the Island of Mindanao accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of two(2)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 5, 2017 at 2;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 23RD day of June 2017, at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ Service on the line;Iligan City Proper to Brgy. Santiago and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 6, 2017 at 3;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 21ST day of June 2017, at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;R2;LOOP SERVICE and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 6, 2017 at 3;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 21ST day of June 2017, at Cagayan de Oro City. Philippine.

(Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City FATIMA BARCELONA Applicant/s

CASE NO. R10-EVTX-2017-06-1152

(Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director

MDN: June 24, 2017

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City JASPERSON S. NARANJO Applicant/s

CASE NO.R10-NC/ PA-TH- 2017-06-1149

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City AILEEN S. ANGAGAO CASE NO.R10-EV-TX -2017-06-1146 Applicant/s

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For the issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TH FREIGHT service on the line ;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in the Island of Mindanao accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of THREE(3)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 6, 2017 at 3;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 23RD day of June 2017, at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ Service on the line;Cogon Market to 6TH Divisoria –Westbound Terminal and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 6, 2017 at 2;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 23rd day of June 2017, at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For issuance of certificate of public convenience to operate TH TRUCK service along the line ;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in the Island of Mindanao accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 6, 2017 at 10;00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least TEN(10) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 23RD day of June 2017, at Cagayan de Oro City. Philippine.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority For Extension of validity of certificate of public convenience to operate TAXI AIRCON service on the line ;Within Cagayan de Oro City to any point in Region X accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on July 6, 2017 at 2;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 23RD day of June, 2017 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

(Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director

(Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director MDN: June 24, 2017

MDN: June 24, 2017

NOTICE OF HEARING

MDN: June 24, 2017

(Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director

NOTICE OF HEARING

(Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director

BELLAFLOR BAGARES CASE NO. R10-EV/ PJ -2017-06-1134 Applicant/s

NOTICE OF HEARING

MDN: June 24, 2017

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

ROY B. BERNIL Applicants

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

NOTICE OF HEARING

(Sgd.) AMINODEN D. GURO Regional Director MDN: June 24, 2017

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sophisticated EcoBoost turbocharging, direct fuel injection and Twin-Independent Variable Camshaft Timing technologies,” said Joe Bakaj, vice president, Product Development, Ford of Europe. “Even with 10 International Engine of the Year awards under our belt, we’re still finding ways to push back the boundaries of powertrain engineering, and deliver even more benefit to our customers from this acclaimed small engine.” The Ford’s 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine is offered with 100 PS, 125 PS and 140 PS. Ford EcoBoost petrol engines in capacities up to 3.5-litres deliver power and fuel-efficiency to Ford vehicles around the world, from the compact all-new Ford Fiesta to Transit vans, pick-up trucks, and Ford Performance models including the Focus RS and the Ford GT supercar. The frugal three-cylinder 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine was named “Best Engine Under 1.0-litre” by a panel of 58 automotive journalists, from 31 countries. First introduced to the Ford Focus in 2012, the innovative engine has continued to dominate its segment, faced with growing competition in a category popular with car buyers and important to carmakers. This year, the sub-1.0-litre award category featured 35 engines, nine more than in the 1.0-litre EcoBoost’s debut year. “The baby Ford EcoBoost engine is still the best 1.0-litre, three-cylinder design around, despite newer powertrains arriving on the scene,” said Dean Slavnich, co-chairman of the 19th International Engine of the Year awards that were held in Stuttgart, Germany, and editor-in-chief of Engine Technology International magazine. “Even more impressive is that it is the firstever powertrain to secure its class title every year it has been nominated.”

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partnership is getting stronger and stronger. DES Marketing saw the potential of Estancia for Suzuki with the high demand and sales of Suzuki motorcycles in the area. The shop has a floor area of 195.70 sqm and is located at Raprap Bldg., Brgy. Canoan, Estancia, Iloilo. This comprises a showroom, parts and service areas and an office which are the very basic elements of a 3S Shop. The 3S in Suzuki 3S shops means Sales, Spare Parts and Service. The showroom is designed to have a wide open space wherein visitors can watch the working scene of the service shop through glass partitions. Its basic design concept is based on the colours white, black, silver and blue to present a high-class atmosphere which hosts the latest lineup of Suzuki motorcycles na

pwede sa kahit ano o saan ang trip mo. DES Marketing President Mr. Wilson Du graced the ribbon cutting ceremonies with guest speaker Estancia Mayor Rene Cordero. Team Suzuki was in full support with the presence of President Mr. Hiroshi Suzuki, Sales and Marketing General Manager Mr. Jun Bulot and Visayas Regional Sales Manager Mr. Bong Pascual.

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or microfibre towel. Purchases will also be entitled to a grand lucky draw, where one prime prize winner rides away with a Vespa scooter – a tribute to new Autobot character, Sqweeks. Other prizes include 5x Bose® speakers, and 10 winners of Robinsons shopping vouchers (worth Php2400 each). Promotional packs are available while stocks last at selected shops and Caltex service stations nationwide. Driving into any Caltex service station from May 15 to July 31 with a minimum fuel purchase of Php500 (net discounts) will give customers the opportunity to win more prizes in two raffle draws. Prizes for the first draw on June 20 are 10 winners of Star Cash (worth Php10,000 each). Come August 14, the grand draw will give away 15 winners of Starcash (worth Php10,000 each), with one lucky motorist to drive home the grand prize – a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro RS A/T, complete with Php100,000 worth of Caltex Star Cash. “There’s always been more to Caltex products than meets the eye. Our range of engine oils and improved fuels is designed to shield engine parts from harmful deposits, protecting engine performance and your vehicle investment from within, giving you optimized driving performance and fuel economy with continued use. Our new movie tie-in makes every journey with Caltex a more rewarding one,” said Peter Morris, Chevron’s Country Chairman for Philippines.

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industry-academe linkages can lead to a stronger electronics industry that will later on “generate inclusive economic growth, reaching those at the bottom of the pyramid.” As one of the pillars of the country’s industrial growth and one of the top 12 industry priorities of the current administration, the electronics industry is a top export performer with a 51.3% share of total exports in 2016 (worth USD 28.8 billion). The industry has also generated about 2.6 million direct and indirect employments as of 2015. He also mentioned that as the Philippines chairs ASEAN 2017, the government’s priority is to lead an inclusive, innovation-led growth, which means work-

Saturday, June 24, 2017 ing to create an enabling environment to develop micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and prepare them to become globally competitive, innovative, inclusive and resilient. “There is a very strong role that innovation plays in helping and enabling a lot of our countrymen to develop an innovation mindset, culture and capability, for them to also have equal chances to success and move up in life,” Sec. Lopez said. The trade chief noted the need to focus on key areas affecting MSME growth, including the promotion of productivity, technology, and innovation, as well as making these available and accessible to MSMEs. “If we are able to broaden the capacity and innovation culture to a larger percentage of our population, then we also increase peoples’ chances of becoming successful,” he added. Sec. Lopez reiterated that Pres. Duterte’s Dutertenomics aims to narrow development gap and widen the gains of economic growth through creation of jobs and income opportunities for all. Led by the Semiconductor & Electronics Industries in the Philippines Foundation, Inc. (SEIPI), the 14th PSECE provides an avenue, wherein public and private stakeholders gather to strategically identify possible areas of cooperation and to learn best industry practices. “As we gain insight and appreciation on the issues affecting the electronics industry, we are confident that whatever we learn will help us in our efforts to create broad-based growth that generates jobs, fosters entrepreneurship, and gives Filipinos more opportunities,” Sec. Lopez said.

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Mantaring. For as l ow as Php 2,774.88, passengers can fly from Manila to Caticlan, while Cebu Pacific also offers daily flights from Clark to Caticlan at Php 2,365.88 and from Cebu to Caticlan at only Php 2,217.88. For bookings and inquiries, guests can visit www.cebupacificair.com or call the reservation hotlines (+632) 7020-888 or (+6332)230-8888. The latest seat sales can be found on CEB’s official Twitter (@ CebuPacificAir) and Facebook pages. Guests may also download the Cebu Pacific official mobile app on the App Store and Google Play.

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housing projects submitted within 120 working days from submission of a complete application to loan release, conduct consultations and establish a feedback mechanism on the status of housing projects in the city, among others. In a letter to Mayor

Moreno, Atty. Maria Rosalie Taguian of the SHFC said the MOA will pave the way for a mutually beneficial partnership, which would be the basis of expedited processing of documentary requirements, ease of loan approvals and prioritization of projects based on the city’s plan. It symbolizes SHFC’s commitment to help the LGU in finding flexible, affordable, innovative and response shelter solutions to the city’s informal settler families, she cited. The ordinance was endorsed by the committees on subdivision and landed estate and on laws and rules chaired by councilors Dometilo Acenas, Jr and Ian Mark Nacaya, respectively. (SP)

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them in their escape. The attackers withdrew towards the marshland in Maguindanao, he said. Data from the local government units of Pigcawayan and Midsayap show that at least 1,762 evacuees remain in several evacuation centers as of 2 p.m. Thursday. Pigcawayan municipal administrator Jezler Garcesa said that of the 1,370 evacuees, 736 remain at the Pigcawayan National High School, 404 at the multipurpose hall of Barangay Central Panatan, and 230 at the covered court in Barangay Bulucaon. Karl Ballentes, Midsayap public information officer, said at least 392 evacuees remain in evacuation centers in Barangays Palongoguen, Gayonga, and Lagumbingan.

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in no time. These guys will be hearing soon from the NBI! 3. The bank has further confirmed that its clients are a loyal bunch. One would have expected massive withdrawals during the critical period. But the withdrawals during the period June 7-8 did not even come close to peak withdrawals yearto-date. The comparable period of high withdrawals coincided with the banking days immediately prior to Holy Week this year. 4. The bank’s shareholders are just as steadfast. No significant selldown of bank shares was reported by the Philippine Stock Exchange. Share prices even slightly increased as the situation began to normalize. 5. It was a shining moment for front-line bank staffers who walked the extra mile to service client needs. It was doubly difficult, of course, because processes had to be executed manually. But deliver, they did. My friend Ichu Villanueva, who writes for the other No. 1 newspaper, recounted several anecdotes of BPI’s front-line heroes and heroines. (Stories from behind the bank teller’s counter, Philippine Star,

June 21, 2017) Senator Chiz Escudero, who chairs the Senate Committee on Banks, Financial Institutions and Currencies, in effect praised the speed with which BPI manually corrected close to 1.5 million entries in less than 36 hours. Senator Frank Drilon, on his part, said: “It’s under control. There is no reason to worry. It’s a glitch, human error, no malice. The important thing is the bank is able to respond.” The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas still has to come up formally with the result of its own investigation. But given the pro-active colloboration of BPI’s management and BPI’s own track record, I am convinced that BSP would find BPI’s systems and corporate governance standards better than par. (Disclosure: The writer has known BPI both as a regulator and as a “regulatee”. He previously served with the Monetary Board of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. He is currently an Independent Director and a member of the Corporate Governance Committee of BPI.)

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The y are a menace not only to the likes of Somintac who has to go the area regularly to fetch a daughter of his who is studying in one of the schools there, but more so to the hundreds and hundreds of people, Filipinos and foreigners alike, who have urgent matters to attend to in Intramuros. They harass students and other people with demands for money or food to eat, and even vandalize the structures standing there, public and private. They also quarrel with each other very often, scandalizing not just passers-by but even those who are working or studying inside offices or classrooms. -oooOPEN PROSTITUTION CAN ALSO BE FOUND IN INTRAMUROS: But this is not all there is to Intramuros, Somintac said. He claimed that prostitution also appears to be enjoying brisk business there, as it were. During early mornings after accompanying his daughter to her school, he would see, much against his will he says, women of all ages and sizes (and all colors, Somintac incomprehensibly hastened to add) line up the streets of Intramuros, calling on possible customers (which does not include him, he claimed yet again). What amazes Somintac is that, these women, like the mischievous children, do not even attempt to hide what they are doing. The go on their ways, as it were, in full view of everyone, including City Hall and police officials. Well, I surmise there is just one reason why no one from City Hall or the police is

doing something here--maybe, they are profiting from the system. Right? Or wrong? Mayor Estrada? -oooWATCH “ANG TANGING DAAN” AT FACEBOOK: Please watch “Ang Tanging Daan”, a Bible exposition and prayer session for everyone, in English and Filipino, at w w w.facebook .com/ angtangingdaan. Reactions: 0917 984 24 68, 0918 574 0193, 0977 805 9058. Email: batasmauricio@yahoo.com.

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for a fair advantage against the military. Meanwhile, Capt. Alcarioto has confirmed six casualties and eight wounded on the part of the BIFF, and one fatality and two injuries on the military side. He also explained that the BIFF’s raid in Pigcawayan is not linked to the ongoing crisis in the nearby Marawi City. “These are two different incidents because even before the Marawi crisis, the BIFF has already been raiding areas. Like what I said earlier, their motive is to cause panic and steal,” said Alcarioto. In line with this PNP Chief Director General Ronald dela Rosa has ordered police in Mindanao to further intensify their monitoring and guarding of public areas. PNP-PIO Chief Police Chief Superintendent Dionardo Carlos said terrorist groups are conducting diversionary attacks to divert the attention of the military and police away from crisis in Marawi. The PNP chief has ordered the strict monitoring of vital installations like power plants and water sources, police stations and crowded areas. “We would like to remind police chiefs to not let bad elements enter other areas, and to prevent them from committing crimes,” said PC Supt. Dionardo Carlos. — Rey Pelayo | UNTV News )

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accordingly the PSGs and clearly include the mandatory Filipino and Panitikan subjects. They also urged the CHED to monitor and prevent the removal of Filipino and Panitikan subjects, dissolution of the Filipino departments, and dismissal of Filipino teachers, which several colleges and universities already implemented after the issuance of CMO 20. "We demand not just respect to the Supreme Court’s order. More importantly, we demand respect for our national language, for our constitution which mandates Filipino as the language of instruction, and for the teachers who defend Filipino and pushed CHED to do its duty under these mandates,” Tinio ended. NEED TARP? CALL: 8578447 OR, 745380 MOBILE: +639061389421

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June 24, 2017

Local shipping permit for hogs strictly enforced to stophog cholera In line with the effort of the government to make the country hog cholera-free, shipping permit for hogs is strictly enforced. Hog cholera, otherwise known as classical swine fever (CSF) or simply swine fever, is a specific viral disease of pigs. It affects no other species. It is a notifiable disease in most countries of the world,according to a pig-health article published at http://www. thepigsite.com/ According to the article “it is one of the most economically-damaging pandemic viral diseases

of pigs in the world. Many governments takeit very seriously and adopt strict control policies, which include compulsory vaccination or slaughter and eradication policies.” Here in Region 10, both government and private sector groups collaborate and are very vigilant in the monitoring and inspectingof hog farms and its movement fro and to specific area to avert spread of the disease. Dr. Dale Franco B. Llentic, regional veterinary quarantine officer in Region 10 emphasized that the local shipping

permit is an assurance t hat anima ls coming from a production area to another destination are disease-free. “Local shipping permit is required as a control measure to ensure that pigs intended for travel are healthy and disease-free, thus helping the control and prevention of spread of hog cholera,”Llentic said. He explained that in securing permit for local shipment of swine, the clients (livestock farms or establishments, livestock handlers, and transport carriers)are required to present documents such as request letter, accreditation, veterinary health certificate, etc.which will be verified by the veterinary quarantineinspector as to its authenticity. For accreditation, the client has to register at the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) through the Regulatory Division of the Department of Agric ulture-Regional Field Office 10. As t o t h e Ve t e r i nary Health Certificate

(VHC), to be issued and signed by the farm veterinarian with his/her license number affixed and the exact address to easily trace issuing vet in case of outbreak. VHC is required to see the negative test result for but not limited to Porcine Reproductive and Respirator y Syndrome (PRRS), Pseudorabies (PRV), Brucellosis and Leptospirosis; and the vaccination record against CSF or hog cholera. It indicates the kind of livestock, number of heads, sex, age, and vaccination details, and that the animals are disease-free and fit for transport. The VHC requirement on inter-island shipment of animals for breeding purpose includes shipment of semen and genetic materials. Likewise, for slaughter purposes, the client has to present a certification from the farm veterinarian/ veterinarian consultant/provincial veterinarian of NO disease outbreaks (FMD, PRRS, PRV, Brucellosis, Lepto-

Dr. Dale Franco B. Llentic Regional Veterinary Quarantine

spirosis) on the farm or premises of origin for the past six months. Thereafter, when all documents are found in order, theywill issue the shipping permit which is free, according to Dr. Llentic. He added that same procedure is also followed in importing animals and animal products from outside the country including inspection of farms and establishments. Also important as he mentioned, is the livestock and poultry han-

dlers’ license or transport carriers’ accreditation which will be secured at the BAI. The shipping permit will be presented to the veterinary quarantine officer at destination, “ No Permit, No Transport”. Fo r m o r e d e t a i l s , please feel free to visit Region 10 National Veterinary Quarantine Services of BAI at the Bureau of Plant Industry Compound, Macabalan, Cagayan de Oro City, Telephone No: (088) 881079. ### (RREPaasa, DA-RFO 10)

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