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‘Shoes Parade’ highlights World Refugees Day in Marawi By DIVINA M. SUSON Correspondent
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ILIGAN City--Hundreds of pairs of shoes and slippers were displayed in a kilometer stretch along Sarimanok-Sagonsongan diversion road in Barangay Sagonsongan,
Marawi City, Thursday morning (June 20) in observance of World Refugees Day. Several civil society organizations (CSOs) based in Marawi organized the event they dubbed as “Shoes See PARADE, page 15
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DTI eyes ‘entrepreneurial revolution’ through village services Outgoing Mambajao mayor and Camiguin governorelect Jurdin Jesus Romualdo (left) leads other officials in doing “duck, cover, hold” during the conduct of the National Synchronized Earthquake Drill (NSED) held at the municipal grounds of Mambajao town, Camiguin, June 20.Thursday afternoon. With Romualdo are, from left, his son and Camiguin Rep. Xavier Jesus, and the mayor’s wife and outgoing governor Maria Luisa.
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OCD-10 urges LGUs to be ready for disasters By GERRY LEE GORIT Correspondent
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MAMBAJAO, Camiguin--To ensure the safety of residents during earthquakes, the local government units must see to it that they are prepared for any disaster that might occur in their area, the Office of Civil Defense, Region 10 (OCD-10) said. Aside from regular earthquake drills that would remind people how to react in case there is a tremor, OCD-10 regional director Rosauro Arnel Gonzales Jr. said the LGUs must also put in place disaster management mechanism, most especially in the training and deployment of responders and procurement of equipment. He said residents might have already been trained on the basic duck-hold-cover move, but to save lives, the local officials must also be equipped to handle disaster response.
GENERAL Santos City--Changing his stance, Sulu governor-elect Abdusakur Tan now pledged to support the new Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), noting the “people have spoken.” “Since nandirito na, hindi pwede na hindi namin suportahan kasi (Since it is here already, it is not right for us not File photo shows a policeman guarding to support it because) we will suffer. We ballot boxes during the plebiscite to ratify cannot afford to suffer for the next three the Bangsamoro law in Buluan, Maguinyears, six years or nine years,” said Tan, danao on January 21, 2019.
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Thousands take Army Exam in 4ID
CAMP EVANGELISTA, Cagayan de Oro City – Around 2,000 applicants are turning their dreams into reality by hurdling the first step of taking the Armed Forces of the Philippines Service Aptitude Test (AFPSAT) examination at the 4th Infantry “Diamond” Division, Philippine Army, Camp Evangelista, Patag, Cagayan de Oro City yesterday June 19, 2019. The Army Recruitment Office Mindanao (AROM) and the personnel office of 4ID are jointly facilitating a 3-day AFPSAT and AQE/ SWE examination from June 19-21, 2019. The Army hopefuls came from Regions 9, 10, 11, CARAGA and Bangsamoro Autonomous Region. These young individuals took the challenge of answering the 150 AFPSAT questions consists of verbal, numerical and abstract reasoning. Kate Marice C Dumaquit, 21, a MedTech graduate from Manoto, Quezon, Bukidnon said, “I am chasing my dreams and I don’t want this opportunity to pass. I want to join the Army to help my community and explore the life of our modern day heroes. The salary and good compensation for me is just a bonus.” “Sir, keep inspiring the youth
and thank you very much for the good service of 4ID troopers,” Kate added. Major Deo R Martinez, Chief AROM said, “We are overwhelmed by the number of determined examinees who came to take the AFPSAT. We started screening as early as 6AM but until 8PM, there are still hundreds of applicants who refuse to leave the camp just to get a chance to take the exam. This shows how determined and committed they are of attaining their dreams to join the Army.” “We are expecting more applicants who will take the exam. We are also confident that we will be able to select the best and the brightest aspirants and meet the quota for calendar year 2019,” Martinez added. Maj Martinez also emphasized that they need to get 56 points to pass and qualify for the Candidate Soldier Course (CSC) and 88 points for the Officer Candidate Course (OCS) and Officer Preparatory Course (OPC). Major General Franco Nemesio M Gacal, Commander 4ID said, “I am happy to see that we have an overwhelming number of Army applicants who aspire to serve our country by See TAKE, page 15
Report-back forum on UN Conference on the Status of Women held in Davao City DAVAO CITY -- The Visayas-Mindanao leg of the Report-back Forum on the United Nations (UN) Commission on the Status of Women (UN CSW63) being held today brings together some 120 women from key sectors in the government, private and civil society sectors. Organized by the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Ateneo de Davao
University (ADDU), the forum covered discussion on Beijing Platform for Action 25th Anniversary (BPfA +25) Philippine Progress Report. In presenting the rationale of the activity, DSWD Undersecretary Luzviminda C. Ilagan said that the event was aimed at sharing the highlights of the Philippine Delegation from national government agencies , civil society organizations and other relevant stakeholders. The forum also pre-
sented the major outcome of the UN CSW63 and gathered support for the implementation of agreed conclusions of CSW63 as well as discussed preparations for the UN CSW64 in 2020 that would focus on review and appraisal of the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platforms for action on its 25th Anniversary. In presenting the overview of the UN CSW63, PCW Executive Director Emmeline L. Versoza said
that such New York Conference centered on theme regarding social protection systems, access to public services and sustainable infrastructure for gender equality and empowerment of women and girls. Among the topics tackled during the report-back forum was on Inclusive Quality Education and Lifelong Learning—Key for Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women and Promotion Universal Social Protection See FORUM, page 15
5th ALS Summer Learning Camp 2019 in Tangub City Division By RHIAME M. PACONG District ALS Coordinator ALS Tangub City Division
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Alternative Learning System (ALS) particularly in the Division of Tangub City, the City of Lights conducted their annual activity its 5th ALS Summer Learning Camp from April 23 to May 10, 2019. This year’s theme “Walang Pilipinong Maiiwan @ ALS Learners, Kaakibat sa Pag-unlad ng Pamayanan” emphasizes that ALS play a vital role in the lives of our out-of-school youth and out-of-school adults in the community. The participants of this activity comprise of the different Implementers and learners of four districts namely; North District, Central District, South District and Southwest Districts with a minimum of 75 learners. Different activities were remarkable during the district level since learners were taught and emerge into different topics from excellent speakers like Kahalagahan ng Edukasyon, Values Education, Financial Literacy, HIV Awareness, Drug Awareness, Livelihood Skills Training,Vertical Gardening, First Aid and
the 3R’s (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle from April 23 to May 7 every Tuesday and Thursday. During the Division level from May 8 to May 9 we organized a Sports fest and IQ Test like Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, Sci-Damath, Tigi sa Kaalam, Quiz Bee and Spelling Bee. The North district on the 4th place, Southwest district 3rd place, South district 2nd place and over-all champion the undefeated one Central district got the highest number of wins. Winners of the different contest received a trophies and a cash prize. On the last day of the activity May 10 was the most unforgettable experience because we have a “Clean- up Drive” at Brgy. Maloro, Beach. Facilitators
were working hand in hand to make our community clean and green. No one is left behind it is the vision and mission of ALS. With the continued supports, dedication and commitment to the service of our City Mayor Philip T. Tan, City Vice Mayor Edemar S. Alota and to the City Councils, our Schools Division Superintent Ma’am Jean G. Veloso, and ASDS Ma’am Rosemarie T. Macessar and to all the supporting staff of the Division office specially to our Education Program Specialist II in ALS, Ms. Jomah Lee U. Jakosalem and to the full force of ALS Family, our ALS programs and projects are fruitful and successful one.
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Drug suspect in NorCot not ex-priest: congregation By EDWIN FERNANDEZ PNA
The city government of Cagayan de Oro led by Mayor Oscar Moreno (center) through City Social Welfare and Development (CSWD) head Michael Christopher Fabello (left) donate P3 million to be used for the day-to-day operations of House of Hope Foundation, Inc. represented herein by its chair Msgr. Perseus Cabunoc (right). The donation is being formalized via a MOA signing. House of Hope is situated in sitio Palanan, barangay Lumbia, this city. photo by mark francisco
Police to file raps vs. driver over shabu worth P1.5-M pected shabu and a cellular phone inside his sling bag. The confiscated items have a street value of PHP1.5 million. Uyanguren said the suspect was under the Directorate for Intelligence drugs watch list and considered as a high-level target engaged in the distribution of shabu. Earlier, police authorities also arrested Celesthil
Dingcong Nani alias Abdul during a buy-bust operation at Block 74, Piapi Boulevard, Barangay 21-C, this city. Nani, 43, yielded 11 sachets of suspected shabu with an estimated weight of three grams valued at PHP30, 000, a PHP1,000 bill and a black mobile phone used for the illegal drug transaction.
Police Regional Office (PRO)-11 Director, Brig. Gen. Marcelo Morales said the apprehension of the suspects will impact significantly in terms of reducing the distribution of illegal drugs in the city. Morales called on the public to continue supporting the government’s campaign against illegal drugs. (PNA)
KIDAPAWAN CITY -- The Makati-based Mission Society of the Philippines (MSP) has denied that the man arrested for selling illegal drugs in North Cotabato on Thursday was a priest and a former MSP member. Fr. Jonathan Germinanda, MSP superior, told the Philippine News Agency (PNA) on Saturday that John Baring Ferolin of Barangay Katingawan, Midsayap, North Cotabato was neither a priest nor a member of the MSP clergy. Ferolin was arrested during a drug buy-bust operation inside a restaurant in Matalam, North Cotabato on Thursday morning. He was arrested after selling a sachet of suspected shabu to a police agent who posed as a buyer. Seized from him was another sachet of the illegal substance, marked money and shabu paraphernalia. Maj. Bryan Placer, Matalam town police chief, said Ferolin earlier told arresting police officers that he used to be an MSP priest. Ferolin, based on records from the North Cotabato police provincial office, was arrested in 2016 for drug pushing and drug-use during law enforcement operations in Midsayap, North Cotabato. It was unclear how he
DAVAO CITY -- Authorities are set to file a case against a public utility vehicle driver who yielded more than PHP1-million worth of suspected shabu during a buy-bust operation on Thursday. Maj. Michael Uyanguren, commander of the Sta Ana Police Station, said on Fri-
day they will file the case against Akmad Talaba Arab, 42, who was arrested in a buy-bust operation at San Rafael, Barangay 9, Ma-a. Uyanguren said Arab was arrested after an undercover cop was able to buy a sachet of shabu for PHP1,000. While being frisked, Uyanguren said Arab yielded five more sachets of sus-
BUTUAN CIT Y – The Department of Agrarian Reform-13 celebrates the 31st anniversary of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program with the public as it opened its Information and Photo Gallery dubbed at “Ani at Biyaya ng Repormang Agraryo”, on June 18, 2019 at the South Atrium of the Robinsons Mall, this city. DAR Regional Director Leomides Villareal opened the gallery in a ceremonial ribbon-cutting along with other DAR officials. “The CARP Anniversary celebration will not be complete without us engaging the farmers and general public”, Villareal said. Villareal furthers that the initiative is a deliberate effort to bring the agrarian reform agenda closer to the public and the young citizens. “We have observed a declining number of young people who views agriculture, particularly family farming a viable means of living and ensure food security of the family, thus the need to make them understand that farming is still rewarding here”, he
distributed in local market. agrarian reform program 1988 and was the center- of then President Corazon explained. The gallery, which is The comprehensive was made into law in June piece social justice program Aquino. accessible to the public for free from June 18 showcases information and photos of various DAR’s services and activities. The gallery will also host guided tour for students of various schools in the city. Agusan National High School is one of the confirmed school as of writing. “The concept is to bring farming and agriculture into the table of options for junior high school students when they choose their strand”, Villareal added. “We a ls o intend to bring this concept to other schools, including universities in the whole region”, Villareal furthers. Villareal also said that this initiative is in support to the President Rodrigo Duterte’s call to hasten land distribution. “To make this work fast, we need the public’s cooperation and understanding”, said Villareal. The gallery also features videos of successful agrarian reform beneficiaries and projects and their testimonies and a slideshow of farmer’s products being
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Councilor Zaldy can’t handle his success
I was a program director at RMN dxCC when a then unknown Zaldy Ocon was hired. Ocon was then with the group of Datu Puti or Raja as we call him at that time who sold herbal medicines and regaled the people he chanced at the station by giving money. Whether it be P100, P200 or even P500, it all depends on what Raja can pull from his deep pocket with Ocon at his side. Aside from selling herbal meds to the public, Raja bought airtime at dxCC and Zaldy Ocon served as anchor. Zaldy had bodyguards who served as yes men or “amen, amen” pack to them which meant that whatever Zaldy talked about they would reply with a “yes” or “amen.”
Zaldy also had members of the Catholic Faith Defenders with him in his one-hour long program. I must admit it was a loud group and the public would love to hear them debate about the gospel. Sometimes they invite other religious groups for a debate and I am sure the ratings were great for the station at that time. Zaldy was Rajah’s buddy and Rajah later disappeared, fueling speculations that he died or was, believe or not, a Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) mole. Thus was born Zaldy Ocon the broadcaster. With Zaldy, money and a microphone can turn a nobody into a somebody provided one finds and secures an audience for
oneself. My memories of him starting out at dxCC include the times he would stay at the radio station instead of going out with Raja his benefactor and talking with reporters and the administration people. Z aldy made friends with the technical and programming staff. He was a volunteer at my “Walang Personal, Trabaho Lang” radio program from 5 am to 8 am Mondays to Saturdays and in my 4 pm to 6 pm program also on Mondays to Saturdays. As a volunteer he didn’t receive any salary from RMN and was later given transportation allowance just like the others. Zaldy gave updates at the Cogon public market and the developments at the police
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precinct near the Cogon market. His reports were brief and ended with a Biblical verse. He connected with a lot of listeners who were amused by his poor pronunciations of words or his rants against local officials and government employees whom he deemed abusive or didn’t serve public interest. Zaldy parlayed his radio reporter post into a reputation as someone who championed the poor and oppressed while maintaining a sideline on sand and gravel. Again I was a program director and the late Bobby Mundo was a manager at See HANDLE, page 5
Have my say
Splendid Isolation
SOCIAL anxiety is the single most common psychological problem according to innumerable survey results worldwide. The magnificent, gorgeous and excellent isolation, resulting out of being nervous when meeting people is really the opposite. The state of being isolated reminds me of being in a hospital with an infectious disease. Does the project of giving a speech or going to a social gathering give you the willies? Relax, there are always ways and solutions to help you by teaching you “never to be nervous again”. During the last weeks, I experienced several situations meeting new people, asking questions, replying to questions delivering speeches. I have been always the
most silent pupil in elementary and high school. I was ashamed even to talk to or with my teachers. Several terrible school records have been the result. But, I wanted to become a journalist. I am still one. And, I am teaching in Davao in the University of Southeastern Philippines, as some of you might know already. During college times and while writing my first articles, I learned from my first boss, a daily news publisher, to avoid being nervous while meeting people. I was always prepared. Preparation for any communicating situation is a must. I have been invited to many parties and gatherings. I always asked for the guest list. I scanned all newspapers and browsed in the net. “In your opinion, who...” or “What do you think of....?”
kept the momentum going. That was sometime during the 1960s. Since that time I was just very lucky to meet always the right people at the right time and place, which kept on teaching me how to avoid splendid isolation. Whether you’re delivering a speech, approaching your boss, or joining an important social occasion, do at first your homework. The most polished, smoothly delivered and spontaneous soundings talks are the result of many hours of work and years long experiences. The memorable one-liners and moving phrases that went down in history didn’t come from the last minute bursts of inspiration. I also learned from Harvard University historian Richard Marius, “that good writing is a kind of wrest-
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ing with thought”. Or, as New York Times columnist William Safire expressed before: “To communicate, put your thoughts in order, give them a purpose, use them to persuade, to instruct, to discover, to seduce!” Let’s don’t forget, that everyone of us has something to be proud of, and that everyone enjoys talking about it. But, you have to make it happen! +++ Email: doringklaus@ gmail.com or follow me in Facebook, Linkedin or Twitter or visit www.germanexpatinthephilippines.blogspot.com or www.klausdoringsclassicalmusic.blogspot.com.
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The long and winding road
THINK a minute. After my teenage son learned to drive, he still did not learn the quickest, shortest route to where he wanted to go. He often ended up turning a 10-minute drive into a 20-minute journey. Taking the long way home cost him a lot of wasted time and money for fuel. Yet often in life we take the long and winding road to get where we want to be. Life is short, yet we take so long to learn how to live it well. “Experience may be a good teacher, but it charges us a high price for the lessons we learn.” Each day we face possibilities to make wrong turns, or to simply go around in circles with our daily rou-
tine, never actually making progress. “We live and learn, but some of us just live.” So we die sometimes having never learned to really live the right, satisfying way. We take many twists and turns trying to find our way through this life of good and bad, right and wrong. We face a lot of choices, including false starts, detours, and dead ends. Remember, “No one ever got lost on a straight road.” It’s actually quite easy to find the right road in life. For one thing, “If the truth is standing in your way, you know you’re headed in the wrong direction.” It’s like going the wrong way on a one-way street: the
person who turns around the soonest is the smartest and safest. There is nothing smart about being too stubborn and proud to admit we have made a mistake. It makes no sense to ask 2 plus 2 to equal 5. Just like it makes no sense to ask God to change the facts of right and wrong so I can live my own way. And what if God said it was OK for me to do the wrong thing I want to do? Then how would I feel if God let someone else do that wrong thing to me or to someone in my family? He shows us His right ways for our happiness and safety! Jesus declared that He is the only way to true life. Follow Him and He will lead you
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where you want to go. He knows this land called life. He made it. Trust Him. So won’t you ask Jesus to forgive you for living your way? Then ask Him to take full charge of your heart and daily way of living, so you can stop taking wrong turns and dead-end streets. He is the only One Who can lead you off the long and winding road to the straight and only way home, where your satisfying, everlasting life is waiting for you. Just think a minute.
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dxCC at the time Zaldy was on air at the station. At RMN TV Zaldy was managed by the late Lorenzo dela Serna and of course Atty. Reuben Canoy and when dela Serna or Canoy’s programs were simulcast over radio and TV, Zaldy would be on air in both. May b e at t he t ime, Councilor Zaldy planted the seeds of his ambition. He speaks very fast like he was running in a marathon and as always he would end his “discourse” with a Biblical verse, regaling a growing number of listeners. Since dxCC needed more aggressive reporting due to competition, Zaldy was promoted to reporter and that was when he landed on the fast lane to local stardom. His fast paced, nearly frenetic style of reporting and his Biblical verse quotes endeared him to more listeners and I was out of RMN at the time he hit his stride. I left some radio personalities like “Babayeng Bagol” at the time and even then I heard of rumblings from within the station that Zaldy would overstep his bounds and act like the radio station manager. He still maintained his street preaching with the Catholic Faith Defenders group at Divisoria and at Cogon Market thus en-
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suring that he kept his core mass base of supporters. He appeared to be grounded in his profession of his Catholic faith but whether it is for show or not is unclear to me based on the incidents involving him lately. One thing I am sure is that Zaldy has ambitions so big that he worked hard for it and when he did achieved some or even all his dreams, he didn’t know how to handle it. Again, a little recall; when he did establish his mark at RMN he associated himself with the late mayor Vicente “Dongkoy” Emano. He was with Emano’s “violet group” when Emano was then Misamis Oriental governor and when he had a falling out with Emano for one reason or another, Zaldy kept a steady following of listeners. I don’t know why he left Emano but when he did make a run for a City Council seat, he won and confounded Cagayan de Oro’s educated, influential clique who could not believe that a street preacher with a foul mouth can somehow serve in the City Council’s session hall. Zaldy made it big but as I said he didn’t know how to handle his success. His recent confrontation with former city mayor Reuben Canoy who is wheelchair bound was a test of his character at least in public. And Ocon failed miserably in the eyes of those
outside his loyal fan base and those who expect more from their elected public officials other than having a readymade pulpit on air from where he dishes his daily rants and pronounces judgment on others without holding himself accountable to the voting public he had sworn to serve. Whether it be mouthing expletives at a former mayor revered by Kagayanons old and young or slapping a traffic aide who meekly reminded him to park his vehicle someplace outside a no-parking area, Councilor Zaldy Ocon had crossed the line and to his detractors, that incident with Canoy is one time too many. In the end, it is the public, the city residents who can make or break Ocon and others similar to him. Is Ocon a case of “I am bigger, better and stronger” than you? I am no psychologist so I can’t say if there is something wrong in his personality or it’s just plain arrogance on his part. But one thing I’m sure is that Kagawad Zaldy needs to take some Losartan or Rovustatin for medication to his hypertension and diabetes. Maybe I’ll talk more about this the next time Zaldy self-destructs either of his own volition or by provocation. (For comments and questions email me at susanap.dennus@yahoo)
Regional of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 11th Judicial Region Branch 17, Davao City KAR ASIA INC., Plaintiff
CIVIL CASE NO. R-DVO-16-01233-CV
-versusCRISTITA C. ARANA Defendant x---------------------------x NOTICE OF SALE ON EXECUTION OF REAL PROPERTY WHEREAS, by virtue of the Writ of Execution issued in the above-entitled case by the Honorable Court, Regional Trial Court, Branch 17, Davao City for recovery of the sum stated in the decision and writ of execution in the above-case, levy was made by the undersigned Sheriff, upon the real property of the defendant, which is more particularly described as follows: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-11286 Lot 2688-C-4-B, Psd-12-039782 AR A parcel of Land (Lot 2688-C-4-B of the subdivision plan Psd-12-039782, AR being a portion of Lot 2688-C-4, psd-11-056033). Situated in the Barangay of Polo, Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato, Island of Mindanao. Containing area of Four Thousand Seven Hundred (4,7500) square meters or less. NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of said Writ of Execution and in accordance with Rule 39, Section 19, of the Rules of Court, the undersigned Sheriff will sell at public auction to the highest bidder, for CASH and in Philippine Currency, on June 20, 2019 at 10:00 o’clock in the morning or soon thereafter at the Entrance of the Hall of Justice, Ecoland, Davao City, the above-described property in order to satisfy said Writ of Execution, together with costs and Sheriffs expenses of sale. That the in the event the public auction should not take place on the said date, it shall be held on June 27, 2019 without further notice.
Davao City, Philippines, May 21, 2019.
JAY C. ESPERANZA Sheriff IV Serve on: Cristita C. Arana – Phase 2, Block 20, Lot 21, Roseville Subd., Lanang Davao City Publisher ___________________ Posting ___________________ WARNING: It is absolutely prohibited to remove, deface or destroy this Notice of sale on or before the date of sale, under penalty of law. Rule 39, Sec. 15 MDN: June 10, 17 & 24, 2019
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DTI eyes ‘entrepreneurial revolution’ through village services By PERLA LENA
ILOILO CITY – Eightyseven barangays (villages) from 17 fourth to fifth class municipalities of Iloilo province were chosen for the “Negosyo Serbisyo sa Barangay” program of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) this year. Ermelinda P. Pollentes, DTI assistant regional director and concurrent director for Iloilo, said they hope to embark on an entrepreneurial revolution by opening the eyes and minds of the project recipients on starting a business through information dissemination. “We go to barangays because we want them to become entrepreneurs. We want to create entrepreneurial revolution because that’s the only way we can compete with our neighboring countries in the context of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) economy,” she said in a press conference Wednesday. Pollentes said that after the training, those who are already engaged in business can have them registered with DTI so they could later on transact with more suppliers and buyers. For startups, they can probably think of a product or service that is not yet available in their barangays, then embark on it, the See SERVICES, page 14
ENTREPRENEURIAL REVOLUTION. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Iloilo eyes entrepreneurial revolution as it embarks on its “Negosyo Serbisyo sa Barangay” program. DTI Assistant Regional Director and concurrent Director for Iloilo Ermelinda P. Pollentes (center), said they target 87 barangays from 17 fourth to fifth class municipalities as this year’s program recipients during a press conference held in Iloilo City on Wednesday (June 19, 2019). (PNA photo by Pearl G. Lena)
By DIGNA BANZON
DAVAO CITY -- The chairman of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) has urged participants of the Davao Investment Conference (Davao ICon) 2019 to explore the Davao-GenSan-
In compliance with the section 5 of R.A. 10172 a notice is hereby served to the public that ASLAINE MAMAILAO DITOP has filed with this office a petition to the clerical error in the entry of the FIRST NAME FROM “ASLAINE” TO “SLAINE” AND FROM “MALE” TO “FEMALE” AND BIRTH ORDER FROM “5TH” TO “8TH” AND “MARCH 15” TO “MARCH 5” in the certificate of live birth of ASLAINE MAMAILAO DITOPOR who was born on MARCH 5 1985 in Masiu Lanao del Sur and whose parents are POLOMINA M DITOPOR AND ADAB P DITOPOR. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than ___________2018.
(Sgd.) AMRON D. MAKABANGKIT Municipal Civil Registrar
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Republic of the Philippines AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO Province of Lanao Del Sur MUNICIPALITY OF MASIU OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In compliance with the section 5 of R.A. 10172 a notice is hereby served to the public that MOHAMMAD SODAIS ABDUL CARIM ABDUL HAKIM has filed with this office a petition in the entry of the child change of first name child family name / father’s family name FROM “SODAIS” TO “MOHAMMAD SODAIS” / FROM “ABDUL HAKIM” TO “RENATO” / FROM “MAMAO” TO “RONDATO” in the certificate of live birth of MOHAMMAD SODAIS ABDUL CARIM ABDUL HAKIM who was born on SEPTEMBER 25, 2006 IN Masiu Lanao del Sur and whose parents are SITTIE HAKIMAH H. SALAM ABDUL CARIM AND ABDUL HAKIM BATAWI RONDATO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than _________ 2019.
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MANILA -- Local retailers are against moves to reduce the minimum required investment for foreign companies seeking to locate in the country, in a bid to protect micro, small and medium enterprises from big multinationals. “Because we don’t want to hurt the micro retailers so we are against the USD250,000 threshold,” Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) president Rosemarie Ong told reporters on the sidelines of the 21st Outstanding Filipino Retailers Awards (OFRA) Thursday night. Ong pointed out that foreign retailers intending to enter the Philippine market “have very deep pockets”.
Philippine Retailers Association President Rosmarie Ong Photo courtesy of Ms. Ong
“(So) if you are inviting more foreign investors, it has to have a high capital investment in the country,” she added. There are moves in Congress to repeal Republic Act No. 8762, or the Retail Trade Liberalization Act of 2000, to bring down the minimum paid-up capital for foreign firms engaged in retail trade business to See RETAILERS, page 15
Investors urged to explore Davao-Gensan-Bitung route
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Local retailers against lower required capital for foreign firms By LESLIE GATPOLINTAN
Republic of the Philippines AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO Province of Lanao Del Sur MUNICIPALITY OF MASIU OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR
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Bitung shipping route to boost trade between Mindanao and Indonesia. This was the message of lawyer Nathaniel D. Dalumpines, the newlyappointed chairman of MinDA, during the Davao ICon held at the SMX Convention Center on Thursday. The Davao-GenSanBitung route was revived on June 16 using Reefer Filipinas as the new player. The cargo ship is scheduled to dock at Davao City’s Kudos Port on July 6. “Let us sustain this route, which puts a premium on Mindanao’s strategic location to the BIMP-EAGA (Brunei Darussalam-Indo-
nesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area) and the larger Asean,” he said in his message read by MinDA Director Ole Dagala. The route, which was launched in 2017 as a private sector-led initiative, was suspended due to a very low load factor and revived again using a smaller vessel. The BIMP-EAGA initiative was launched in 1994 as a cooperation initiative by the four BIMP-EAGA nations to accelerate economic development in areas that are geographically distant from their national capitals, yet in strategic proximity to each other,
Republic of the Philippine’s SUPREME COURT 4TH SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Sharia’ a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF BETWEEN SPOUSES STEVE REYES RODRIGUEZ AND MARJORIE VILLAMOR BADO,
CIVIL CASE NO. 2019-059
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in one of the world’s most resource-rich regions that include the Heart of Borneo and Sulu-Sulawesi Marine Ecoregion, according to the Asian Development Bank’s website. Dalumpines affirmed MinDA’s commitment to continue supporting private sector-led initiatives and interventions that will promote and advance the welfare and interest of the region. Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (DCCCII) president Arturo Milan, in an interview, said the Reefer operator held business matching as part of the investment conference with the presence of its chief executive officer Felix Ishizuka. Milan said prospective partners -- Chinese, Japanese, Malaysian, Indone-
HON. OSOP M.ALI Presiding Judge MDN: June 17, 24 & July 1, 2019
See EXPLORE, page 15
Republic of the Philippines LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL Cagayan de Oro City
ORDER Before this court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on June 28, 2013 at Iligan City both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this court, both of them can be served with summon and other legal process relative to this case at their residence at Purok 10, Bagong Silang, Iligan city and Upper Hinaplanon, Iligan City, respectively. That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for three (3) years now, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board , thereby , executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since there separation , they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on , June 28, 2013 , so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them has already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on July 26, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED Iligan City, Philippines, this 14th day of June 2019
sian, Singaporean delegates/ businessmen – joined the conference. He said Reefer will ply the Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Davao route. “I hope it will generate a lot of interest now that it will use a smaller vessel, which is more manageable to fill up the volume of cargoes. When fully developed with an increasing volume, then a bigger ship could be used,” Milan added. He said there is a need to sustain this service through continuous trading and product exchange. Milan also committed DCCCII’s help to sustain the route and encourage investors and traders to consider it. It may be recalled that the first vessel used for the route was too large at 500 Twenty-
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 10172, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that DAFNY B. GUARDIARIO has filed with this Office a petition for the correction of clerical error of the child’s sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of DAFNY BAIÑO GUARDIARIO who was born on June 6, 1999 at Cagayan de Oro City and whose parents are LOLITA QUILATON BAIÑO and ANGELITO TOLEDO GUARDIARIO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than June 24, 2019. MDN: June 17 & 24, 2019
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TAGUM CITY -- The measures undertaken by the City Government of Tagum in relation to the generation of its local revenues had continued to reap rewards, with the Department of Finance’s Bureau of Local Government Finance (BGLF) acknowledging the LGU for its outstanding performance early this June. The recognition was given due to the LGU’s invaluable support of the BGLF’s Revenue Generation Program for 2018 and its successful implementation which led to the LGU’s actual collection of more than 829 million pesos in local revenues, as compared to Tagum’s revenue target of 754.96 million set
for 2018. The LGU’s revenue generating sources include the Real Property Tax, the collection of which exceeded the target of 195,530 million pesos by 122.52%, and the Economic Enterprises which collected an actual income of 157.171 million pesos in 2018. The city also generated income from Business Tax amounting to 294,695 million pesos which translated to 102.06% collection efficiency. The income for Fees and Charges also amounted to 137.723 million pesos which was more than the 131.350 million peso- target set for 2018. Over-all, the LGU posted a collection efficiency rate of 109.83% in all major revenue
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generation sources implemented by the City Assessor’s Office, the City Economic Enterprises Office and the City Business Permit and Licensing Office. The LGU’s surpassing of its Total Revenue Target by more than 100 per cent in all four major revenue sources had been a testament that the revenue generation activities of the city were wholly in line with the administration’s 6-year old developmental agenda on economy and affordability of taxes. Notably, the LGU retained its status as a billionaire city, with the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) for 2020 targeted to be set at 52% of the total income. (Richi Gulle/CIO- Tagum)
The department heads and employees of the City Treasurer’s Office, the City Assessor’s Office, the City Economic Enterprises Office and the City Business Permit and Licensing Office are lauded during a Monday Flag Raising Ceremony for their outstanding performance relative to the implementation of the Revenue Generation Program of the Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF). (CIO)
Stay humble, PRRD tells children DAVAO CITY -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte has advised his children to stay humble and not to flaunt the power given to them by the people as he thanked Dabawenyos for their continued trust and confidence in the Dutertes’ capability to bring progress to the city. “I am at a loss for words to characterize our presence here this afternoon. Akong mga anak ug ako. In terms of politics og ang gugma sa mga tawo nagpabilin sa among pamilya (My children and me. In terms of politics and the people’s love for my family remains),” the President said during the oath-taking of his younger son, Sebastian “Baste” Duterte, as the city’s vice mayor at the Session Hall of the Sangguniang Panlungsod (City Council) on Friday.
vised him to read the rules of parliament. “What you cannot learn is the temperament of each and every councilor,” he said. In his speech, Duterte recalled how members of his family rose to power, starting from his father, the late governor of a then
The event was also attended by Mayor Sara Z. Duterte, 1st District Rep. Paolo Z. Duterte, and their mother Elizabeth Zimmerman. Mayor Sara and Rep. Paolo earlier held their separate oath-taking ceremonies. Duterte said he cannot ask for more after the Dabawenyos gave them an overwhelming mandate. Sara, Paolo, and Sebastian were unopposed during the
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May 13 elections. The President also reminded his children and the youth that for “as long as we do not have a clean government, for as long as corruption is there, and for as long as there is no law and order… we cannot hope to rise.” Since it is Sebastian’s first crack at governance, the President said his younger son needs to learn. He ad-
See HUMBLE, page 14 NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late VICTOR ACA, who died long ago at Bonbon, Sagay, Camiguin with no will and testament, left a parcel of land located at Bonbon, Sagay, Camiguin covered under Tax Declaration No. 05000503954, denominated as Lot No. 2790-A containing area of 8,966 sq.m. is the subject of extrajudicial settlement of estate with absolute sale of parcel of land, sold in favor MIRASOL A. DADO, Filipino citizen and a resident of Bonbon, Sagay, Camiguin. Executed by heirs, under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Avelino P. Orseno Jr., per doc.No. 743; page No. 95; Book No.___; series of 2019.
Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late AGAPITO SAPA, who died long time ago at Bonbon, Sagay , Camiguin leaving with no will and testament, left a parcel of land located at Kilon-ac, Bonbon, Sagay, Camiguin covered under Tax Declaration No. 05000503825 denominated as Lot No. 2251, containing an area of 0.3576 sq.m. is the subject of extrajudicial settlement among heirs with absolute sale of two portion of parcel of land in favor of MIRASOL A. DADO, Filipino citizen.(sold portion: Lot No. 2251-C w/ an area of 460 sq.m. and Lot No. 2251-C w/ an area of 460 sq.m.) executed by heirs, under the notarial registry of Atty. Avelino P. Orseno Jr., per doc. No. 742; page No.95; Book No.______series of 2019.
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undivided Davao, Vicente Duterte, who held office in the same site of the new Sangguniang Panlungsod building. This is the same building where the old fiscal’s office was located and
DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT/PARTITION WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late PABLO A. GUILLEGO, who died intestate on January 12, 2019 at Davao City, Philippines; that during the lifetime of the decedent, he was the registered and lawful owner of certain parcel of land being described as follows: Lot & Survey No.: Lot 14, Psd-112402032197 (AR), portion of Lot 2792, Cad-281, Guinga Cadastre, Ext.; Location : Upper Sirib, Calinan, Davao City; Area : FIVE THOSAUND ONE HUNDRED NINE (5,109) SQUARE METERS, more or less; are the subject of DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT/PARTITION WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE; made and entered into by and between; ADELINA A. GUILLEGO of legal age, Filipino, widow; GERLIE A. GUILLEGO, of legal age, Filipino, single; JULITO A. GUILLEGO, of legal age, Filipino, single; JONNIELITO A. GUILLEGO, of legal age, Filipino, single; ROSELA A. GUILLEGO, of legal age, Filipino, single; FLORDELIZA G. BANUELOS, of legal age, Filipino married to Lito O. Banuelos; RUBELYN G. ALEGRE, of legal age, Filipino, married to HERME P. ALEGRE; MARCELO A. GUILLEGO, of legal age, Filipino, married to Lodevena Guillego; all residents of Purok 14, Manuel Guianga, Tugbok District, Davao City; MARIETA A. GUILLEGO, of legal age, Filipino, single and a resident of Callawa, Buhangin, Davao City; and CLEMENTE A. NAKANO, of legal age, Filipino, married to Flordeliza Diego – Nakano and a resident of Solariega, Talomo, Davao City; THAT FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS (Php150,000.00) Philippine Currency, in hand paid by the VENDEE to the full satisfaction of the HEIRS-VENDORS, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the HEIRS-VENDORS hereby sell, transfer, cede and convey by way of DEED OF ABSOLUTE the abovedescribed parcel of land in favor of the VENDEE, CLEMENTE A. NAKANO, his heirs, successors-in-interest or assigns, of legal age, Filipino, married to FLORDELIZA DIEGO-NAKANO and a resident of Solariega, Talomo, Davao City; Under Notary Public of Atty. JUANCHO P. CALUD; as per Doc No. 246; Page No. 57; Book No. LXXVI; Series of 2018. MDN: June 17, 24 & July 1, 2019
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Suzuki Ciaz: Perfect for Ride Sharing
SUZUKI Philippines (SPH), the country’s pioneer compact car distributor, reinforces its presence in the transport network vehicle service (TNVS) ecosystem to help address the need of Filipino commuters and drivers with the Suzuki Ciaz. Ride sharing continues to be seen as one solution to the traffic situation in the metro. With its combined fuel efficiency, space and comfort, Suzuki’s popular subcompact sedan is sure to bring Filipinos to their destination safely and
conveniently, definitely the Suzuki Way of Life! Designed for great driving performance, Suzuki Ciaz is the reliable partner on the road, be it for personal use or for ride-sharing. Running on a refined K14B engine, the Ciaz has a lightweight and aerodynamic body for enhanced efficiency. Adding to it is its roomy and ergonomically designed interior that ensures a comfortable ride for both driver and passenger. Sleek multimedia unit and wireless connectivity make for See SUZUKI, page 14
Suzuki Holds Fun Fair Test Drive PIONEER compact car distributor Suzuki Philippines drives its way to every Juan with more fun and exciting treats with the Suzuki Fun Fair Test Drive. Simultaneous test drives nationwide was held this weekend at selected Suzuki dealerships. Car enthusiasts and the general public had a chance to experience first-hand driving Suzuki’s key models such as the Suzuki Vitara, all-new Dzire, all-new Swift, all-new Ertiga and Ciaz during this two-day fair. Selected Suzuki dealerships in Metro Manila, Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao opened their doors during the Fun Fair Test Drive with fun activities and prizes for everyone. Special discounts and exciting freebies awaited
those who ordered upon testing any of the Suzuki Philippines vehicles. Mark your calendar and visit the Suzuki Philippines Facebook page to check out the future Suzuki events near you. See more and experience the #SuzukiWayOfLife as you test drive a Suzuki vehicles.
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Monday, June 24, 2019 hh. NEW BUSINESS ENTERPRISES – refer to establishments, including non-profit institutions, established with two (2) years from effectivity of the Wage Order based on the latest registration with the appropriate government agency such as SEC, DTI, CDA and Mayor’s Office.
RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING WAGE ORDER NO. RXIII-16 Pursuant to Section 6, Rule IV of the Amended Rules of Procedure On Minimum Wage Fixing, and Section 22 of Wage Order No. RXIII-16, the following Rules are hereby issued for the guidance and compliance by all concerned in the Caraga Region.
ii. QUASI-BANKS – refer to institutions such as investment houses and financing companies performing quasi-banking functions as defined by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. jj. CONSERVATORSHIP – refers to a remedy resorted to by the Monetary Board in case a bank or quasi-bank is in state of continuing inability or unwillingness to maintain condition of liquidity deemed adequate to protect the interests of the depositors and creditors. A conservator is appointed to manage the establishment in order to restore its viability.
Section 2. DEFINITION OF TERMS – as used in this Rules.
kk. RECEIVERSHIP/LIQUIDATION – refers to a remedy resorted by the Monetary Board in case a bank or quasi-bank is (a) unable to pay its liabilities as they become due in the ordinary course of business; (b) has insufficient realizable assets as determined by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to meet its liabilities; (c) cannot continue in business without involving probable losses to its depositors or creditors; (d) has willfully violated a cease and desist order under Sec. 37 that has become final involving acts or transactions which amount to fraud or dissipation of the assets of the institution.
a. RA 6727 – refers to the “Wage Rationalization Act”.
RULE 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS Section 1. TITLE This Rule shall be known as “The Rules and Regulations Implementing Wage Order No. RXIII-16.
b. RA 8188 – refers to the “Act Increasing the Penalty and Imposing Double Indemnity for Violation of the Prescribed Increases or Adjustment in the Wage Rates”. c. RA 9178 - refers to the “Act that Promotes the Establishment of Barangay Micro Business Enterprise (BMBE)”. d. DEPARTMENT – refers to the Department of Labor and Employment. e. COMMISSION – means the National Wages and Productivity Commission. f. BOARD – means the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board No. XIII. g. CARAGA REGION – covers the Provinces of Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Dinagat Island, and the Cities of Butuan, Surigao, Bislig, Cabadbaran, Bayugan, and Tandag. h. CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY - is the Certificate issued by the city or municipal treasurer to registered BMBEs pursuant to RA 9178. i. AGRICULTURE – refers to farming in all its branches, including cultivation and tillage of soil, production, growing and harvesting of agricultural and horticultural commodities, dairying, raising of livestock or poultry, the culture of fish and other aquatic products in farms or ponds, and any activities performed by a farmer or on a farm as an incident to or in conjunction with such farming operations. This does not include the manufacturing and/or processing of sugar, coconut, abaca, tobacco, pineapple, aquatic or other farm products. j. PLANTATION AGRICULTURE – is one engaged in agriculture with an area of more than 24 hectares in a locality or which employs at least twenty (20) workers. Any other agricultural enterprise shall be considered non-plantation. k. ESTABLISHMENT – refers to an economic unit which engages in one or predominantly one kind of economic activity at a single fixed location. For purposes of determining eligibility for exemption, establishment under the same owner/s but separately registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Office of the City/Municipal Mayor, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) or Cooperative Development Authority (CDA), as the case may be, irrespective of their location, shall be treated as individual and distinct establishment. l. MULTI PURPOSE COOPERATIVE - is one that combines two or more of the business activities of the different types of cooperative defined under RA 6938 otherwise known as Cooperative Code of the Philippines, as amended by RA 9520.
ll. UNDER CORPORATE REHABILITATION – refers to establishment that is placed under a rehabilitation receiver by a court of competent jurisdiction.
mm. PAID-UP CAPITAL - refers to the total amount of shareholder capital that has been paid by shareholders. nn. STATE OF CALAMITY - refers to a condition involving mass casualty and/or major damages to property, disruption of means of livelihoods, roads and normal way of life of people in the affected areas as a result of the occurrence of a natural or human-induced hazard (Section 3 of RA 10121, “Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010). oo. HAZARD - refers to a dangerous phenomenon, substance, human activity or condition that may cause loss of life, injury or other health impacts, property damage, loss of livelihood or services, social and economic disruption, or environmental damage; any potential threat to public safety and/or public health; any phenomenon which has the potential to cause disruption or damage to people, their property, their services of their environment, i.e. their communities. The four classes of hazards are natural technological, biological and societal hazards. (National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council NDRRMC) pp. DISASTER - refers to a serious disruption of the functioning of a community or a society involving widespread human, material, economic or environmental losses and impacts, which exceeds the ability of the affected community or society to cope using its own resources; an actual threat to public health and safety where the local government and emergency services are unable to meet the immediate needs of the community; an event in which the local emergency management measures are insufficient to cope with a hazard, whether due to a lack of time, capacity or resources, resulting in unacceptable levels of damage or number of casualties. (NDRRM) RULE II NEW MINIMUM WAGE RATES Section 1. INCREASE IN THE DAILY BASIC WAGE RATE and COST OF LIVING ALLOWANCE UPON EFFECTIVITY OF THIS WAGE ORDER:
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COLA under Wage Order No.RXIII-15 will be integrated into basic wage; and
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There shall also be a new COLA in the amount of ₱ 15.00 per day.
Section 2. NEW MINIMUM WAGE RATES Effective May 01, 2019, the daily minimum wage rates applicable to cover workers in Caraga Region shall be as follows:
m. BARANGAY MICRO BUSINESS ENTERPRISE – refers to any registered entity or enterprise granted a Certificate of Authority under RA 9178.
n. DISTRESSED ESTABLISHMENT – refers to establishment, which meets the criteria enumerated in Sec. 3 (A) of NWPC Guidelines No. 02, series of 2007.
o. RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT – refers to an entity principally engaged in the sale of goods to end user for personal or household use. A retail establishment that regularly engages in wholesale activities loses its retail character. For purposes of these Guidelines, retail establishment must be regularly employing not more than 10 workers.
r. MINIMUM WAGE RATE – is the lowest wage rate that an employer can pay his worker as fixed by the Board. s. WAGE DISTORTION – means a situation where an increase in prescribed wage rates results in the elimination or severe contraction of intentional quantitative differences in wage or salary rates between and among employee groups in an establishment as to effectively obliterate the distinction embodied in such wage structure based on skills, length of service or other logical basis of differentiation. t. ORDER – means Wage Order No. RXIII-16. u. CAPITAL IMPAIRMENT- refers to the diminution of capital due to accumulated losses. v. STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY – refers to the residual interest in the assets of an entity that remains after deducting its liabilities. It is total assets minus total liabilities. It is the same as equity and net worth. w. FULL ACCOUNTING PERIOD - refers to a period of twelve (12) months or one year of business operations.
The minimum wage rates of workers and employees working in branches or agencies of establishments within or outside the region shall be those applicable in the place where they are stationed. Section 10. TRANSFER OF WORKERS and EMPLOYEES The transfer of the workers and employees from one region to another shall not diminish the wage rates being enjoyed by them prior to such transfer. The workers and employees transferred to other regions with higher rates shall be entitled to the minimum wage rate applicable therein. Section 11. PRODUCTIVITY AND PERFORMANCE BASED INCENTIVE PROGRAMS In order to sustain rising wage levels of wages and enhance competitiveness, labor and management as partners in business are encouraged to adopt productivity improvement schemes that will improve the quality of work of employees and, in time, enable them to produce more and earn more, such as time and motion studies, good housekeeping, quality circles, labor-management cooperation, as well as implement gainsharing and other performance incentive programs. Pursuant to Two-Tiered Wage System, the Board issued Advisory No. 1 with Mining as its target industry, notwithstanding the issuance of future advisories to guide workers and management on the formulation, adoption, and implementation of programs and performance and productivity-based incentive schemes Section 12. SUGGESTED FORMULAE IN DETERMINING THE EQUIVALENT MONTHLY REGIONAL MINIMUM WAGE RATES Without prejudice to existing company practices, agreements or policies, the following formulae may be used as guides in determining the equivalent monthly minimum wage rates:
a. For those who are required to work everyday including Sundays or rest days, special days and regular holidays:
Estimated Equivalent = Applicable Daily Wage Rate (ADR) x 393.5 days/12 Monthly Rate (EEMR) Where 393.5 days are: 298 days - ordinary working days 24 days - 12 regular holidays x 200% 67.6 days - 52 rest days x 130% 3.9 days - 3 special days x 130% 393.5 days - Total no. of days / year
b. For those who do not work and are not considered paid on Sundays or rest days, the factor is 313 days. EEMR = ADR x 313 days / 12 months Where 313 days/year = 298 days - ordinary working days 12 days - regular holidays 3 days - special days 313 days - Total no. of days / year
Section 13. APPEAL TO THE COMMISSION
Section 3. COVERAGE The wage increase prescribed under the Order shall apply to the minimum wage earners in the private sector in the region regardless of their position, designation or status and irrespective of the method by which their wages are paid. Not covered in the Wage Order are household or domestic helpers, persons employed in the personal service of another and workers in the registered Barangay Micro Business Enterprises with Certificates of Authority in accordance with RA 9178. Section 4. BASIS OF PAYING MINIMUM WAGE The minimum wage rates prescribed under the Order shall be for the normal working hours, which shall not exceed eight (8) hours work a day. Section 5. APPLICATION TO PRIVATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS In the case of private educational institutions, the share of covered workers and employees in the increases in tuition fees for SY 2018-2019 shall be considered in compliance with the increase set forth herein, provided that if such increase is less than the prescribed adjustment, the employer shall pay the difference in the School Year 2019-2020.
In any case, all private educational institutions shall implement the wage rates prescribed herein starting School Year 2019-2020.
cc. STOCK CORPORATION – refers to one organized for profit and issues shares of stock to its members.
The minimum wage rates of workers and employees, who by the nature of their work have to travel, shall be those applicable in the domicile or head office of the employer.
Note: The above-suggested formula is by reason of the passage of R.A. 9849 & 9492 (An Act Rationalizing the Celebration of National Holidays Amending for the Purpose Section 26, Chapter 7, Book I of Executive Order No. 292, as amended, otherwise known as the Administrative Code of 1987).
y. DEFICIT - refers to the negative balance of the retained earnings account of a corporation. Retained earnings represent the accumulative balance of periodic earnings, dividend distributions, prior period adjustments and other capital adjustments.
bb. FINANCIAL STATEMENT – refers to a written report which quantitatively describes the financial health of the company. This includes the following: balance sheet, income statement, statement of changes in equity, cash flow statement and notes to financial statement.
Section 9. MOBILE & BRANCH WORKERS
d. The breakdown of factor 365 days / year is as follows: EEMR = ADR x 365 days / 12 months Where 365 days / year = 298 days - ordinary working days 52 days - Sundays / rest days 12 days - regular holidays 3 days - special days 365 days - Total no. of days/year
Private educational institutions, which have not increased their tuition fees for the School Year 2018-2019, may defer compliance with the provisions of this Order until the beginning of School Year 2019-2020.
aa. NET LOSS – refers to actual loss suffered by a company after deducting expenditures including overhead and interest charges from revenues.
All qualified physically-challenged workers shall receive the full amount of the new wage rates prescribed herein pursuant to Republic Act no.7277, otherwise known as the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons.
c. For those who do not work and are not considered paid on Saturdays and Sundays or rest days, the factor is 261 days. EEMR = ADR x 261 days / 12 months Where 261 days / year = 246 days - ordinary working days 12 days - regular holidays 3 days - special days 261 days - Total no. of days / year
x. INTERIM PERIOD - refers to a financial reporting shorter than a full financial year (most typically a quarter or half-year).
z. TOTAL ASSETS - refer to things of value owned by the business such as cash, machines, building and land which can be measured or expressed in money terms.
Section 8. WAGES OF SPECIAL GROUP OF WORKERS Wage of apprentices and learners shall in no case be less than seventy five percent (75%) of the applicable minimum wage rates. All recognized learnership and apprenticeship agreements entered into before the effectivity of this Order shall be considered automatically modified insofar as their wage provisions are concerned to reflect the prescribed wage rates.
p. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT – refers to an entity principally engaged in the sale of services to individuals for their own or household use and is generally recognized as such. For purposes of these Guidelines, service establishment must be regularly employing not more than 10 workers. q. BASIC WAGE – means all remuneration or earnings paid by an employer to a worker for services rendered on normal working days and hours but does not include Cost of Living Allowances, profit-sharing payments, premium payments, 13th month pay, or other monetary benefits which are not considered as part of or integrated into the basic salary of the workers on the date the wage increase became effective.
The wage rates for workers who are paid by results shall continue to be established in accordance with Article 101 of the Labor Code, as amended and its implementing regulations.
Section 6. APPLICATION TO CONTRACTORS In case of contracts for construction projects and for security, janitorial and similar services, the prescribed increases in the wage rates of the workers provided under this Order, shall be borne by the principals of the construction/service contractors. Any contract to this effect entered into before the effectivity of the Order shall be considered automatically modified insofar as their wage provision is concerned. In the event however, that the principals fail to pay the prescribed minimum wage, the construction/service contractors shall be jointly and severally liable with the principals. Section 7. WORKERS PAID BY RESULTS
Any party aggrieved by the Order issued by the Board may file an appeal with the Commission through the Board within ten (10) calendar days from the publication of the Order. The Commission shall decide the appeal within sixty (60) calendar days from the date of filing. The appeal shall be accompanied by a memorandum of appeal which shall state the grounds relied upon, the arguments in support of the appeal and the relief being sought. Section 14. GROUNDS FOR APPEAL An appeal may be filed on the following grounds:
a. Non-conformity with prescribed guidelines and/or procedures; b. Question of law; c. Grave abuse of discretion.
Section 15. EFFECT OF APPEAL The filing of the appeal does not operate to stay the Order unless the party appealing such Order shall file with the Commission an undertaking with a surety or sureties satisfactory to the Commission for payment of the corresponding increase to employees affected by the Order in the event such Order is affirmed. RULE III EXEMPTIONS Section 1. EXEMPTIBLE CATEGORIES Upon application with and as determined by the Board and in accordance with the NWPC Guidelines No. 02, Series of 2007 (Amended Rules on Exemption), the following may be exempted from applicability of the Order.
a. Distressed Establishments; b. New Business Enterprises (NBEs); c. Retail/Service establishments employing not more than 10 workers; and d. Establishments adversely affected by Natural and/or Human-Induced Disasters.
Section 2. FILING OF APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION All applications for exemption shall be filed under oath and with complete supporting documents within seventy five (75) days from the date of the publication of this Rules. No extension of time for filing and submission of the required documents shall be allowed.
dd. NON-STOCK NON-PROFIT CORPORATION – refers to one organized principally for public purposes such as charitable, educational, cultural or similar purposes and does not issue shares of stock to its members.
All workers paid by results, including those who are paid on piece work, takay, pakyaw or task basis, shall receive not less than the applicable minimum wage rates prescribed under the Order for the normal working hours which shall not exceed eight (8) hours work a day, or a proportion thereof for work of less than the normal working hours.
In the case of NBEs, applications shall be filed not later than sixty (60) days from the date of registration.
ee. PARTNERSHIP – refers to an association of two or more persons who bind themselves to contribute money, property, or industry to a common fund with the intention of dividing the profits among themselves or for the exercise of a profession.
The adjusted minimum wage rates for workers paid by results shall be computed in accordance with the following steps:
a. Amount of increase in AMW */ Previous AMW x 100 = % increase;
ff. SINGLE PROPRIETORSHIP – refers to a business unit owned and controlled by only one person.
b. Existing rate/piece x % increase = increase in rate/piece;
gg. COOPERATIVE – refers to a duly registered association pursuant to R.A. 6938 (Cooperative Code of the Philippines), as amended by RA 9520.
c. Existing rate/piece + increase in rate/piece = Adjusted rate/piece
In case of applications of establishments adversely affected by calamities where the calamity occurred after the expiration of the period for the filing of an application for exemption, the Board may reopen the same. The applicant shall also submit a certification that a general assembly to explain to its workers and employees its intent to file an application has been conducted prior to the filing of the application and an undertaking to conduct another general assembly informing its workers and employees of the decision of the Board on its application.
• where AMW is the Applicable Minimum Wage rate
Section 3. CRITERIA FOR EXEMPTION
Applications filed before the DOLE regional or provincial satellite offices shall be deemed filed before the proper RTWPB.
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Section 4. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED The following supporting documents shall be submitted together with the application letter:
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The following criteria shall be used to determine whether the applicantestablishment is qualified for exemption:
1. For Corporation/ Cooperatives
a. Full Exemption:
b.1 When the accumulated net losses for the last two (2) full accounting periods immediately preceding the effectivity of the Order amounts to at least 10% but less than 20% of the fund Balance/member’s contribution at the beginning of the period.
c.1 When the actual net loss of the interim period immediately preceding the effectivity of the Order amounts to at least 25% of the total assets.
Exemption may be granted to a bank or quasi-bank under receivership or liquidation when there is a certification from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas that it is under receivership or liquidation as provided in Section 30 of RA 7653, otherwise known as the New Central Bank Act.
b. Under controllership/conservatorship
A bank or quasi-bank under controllership/ conservatorship may apply for exemption as a distressed establishment under Section 3 A of Rule III. 5. Establishment Under Corporate Rehabilitation
Exemption may be granted to corporations, partnership and associations under corporate rehabilitation when there is an order from the court of competent jurisdiction that it is under rehabilitation as provided in Section 6 Rule IV of the Interim Rules of Procedure on Corporate Rehabilitation (2000). B. New Business Enterprises
Exemption may be granted to New Business Enterprises located outside the Export Processing Zones and established within two (2) years from the effectivity of the Order, classified under any of the following: 1. Agricultural establishment whether plantation or non-plantation; 2. Establishment with total assets after financing of five million pesos (P5,000,000.00) and below.
C. Retail/Service Establishment Regularly Employing Not More than Ten (10) Workers Exemption may be granted to a retail/service establishment when: 1. It is engaged in the retail sale of goods and/or services to end users for personal or household use. 2. It is regularly employing not more than ten (10) workers regardless of status, except the owner/s, for at least six (6) months in any calendar year.
D. Establishments Adversely Affected by Natural and/or HumanInduced Disasters
1. The establishment must be located in an area declared by a competent authority under a state of calamity.
2. The calamity must have occurred within six (6) months prior to the effectivity of the Wage Order. However, if based on the assessment by a competent authority, the damage to properties is at least 50% and the period of recovery will exceed one (1) year, the 6-month period may be extended to one (1) year.
In case of severe damage to properties caused by the calamity, a Certification by the Barangay and pictures of the property/ies may be submitted in lieu of the audited financial statements.
3. Losses suffered by the establishment as a result of the calamity that exceed the insurance coverage should amount to 20% of the stockholder’s equity as of the last full accounting period in the case of corporations and cooperatives, total invested capital in the case of partnerships and single proprietorships and fund balance/member’s contribution in the case of non-stock non-profit organizations.
Only losses or damage to properties directly resulting from the calamity and not incurred as a result of normal business operations shall be considered.
4. Where necessary, the Board or its duly authorized representative shall conduct an ocular inspection of the establishment or engage the services of experts to validate the extent of damages suffered.
a.
a.1 Audited Financial Statements (together with the Auditor’s opinion and the note thereto) for the last two (2) full accounting periods preceding the effectivity of the Order filed with and stamped “received” by appropriate government agency. b. Conditional Exemption b.1 Audited Financial Statements (together with the Auditor’s opinion and the note thereto) for the last full accounting period and interim quarterly financial statement/s for the period immediately preceding the effectivity of the Order. b.2 To confirm the grant of conditional exemption, audited financial statements for the last full accounting period, stamped received by the appropriate government agency, to be submitted within 30 days from the lapse of the one-year period.
2. For Banks and Quasi-Banks
3. For Establishments under Corporate Rehabilitation
Order from the court of competent jurisdiction that the establishment is under rehabilitation. B. For New Business Enterprises (NBEs) i.
Affidavit from employer regarding the following: a. Principal economic activity; b. Date of registration with appropriate government agency; c. Amount of total assets.
ii. Certificate of registration from the appropriate government agency.
C. For Retail/Service Establishments employing not more than ten (10) Workers
i.
Affidavit from employer stating the following:
a. It is a retail/service establishment; b. It is regularly employing not more than ten (10) workers for at least six months in any calendar year.
Business Permit for the current year from the appropriate government agency.
ii.
D. For Establishments Adversely Affected by Natural and/or Human – Induced Disasters
Section 12. APPEAL TO THE COMMISSION Any party aggrieved by the decision of the Board may file an appeal to the Commission, through the Board, in two (2) legible copies, not later than ten (10) days from receipt of the decision. The appeal must be filed in the manner prescribed by the Commission and must be based on any of the following grounds:
i. Affidavit from the General Manager or Chief Executive Officer of the establishment regarding the following: a. Date and type of calamity; b. Amount of losses/damages suffered as a direct result of the calamity; c. List of properties damaged/lost together with estimated valuation; d. For properties that are not insured, a statement that the same are not covered by the insurance.
ii. Copies of insurance policy contracts covering the properties damaged, if any;
iii. Adjuster’s report for insured properties;
iv. Audited financial statements for the last full accounting period preceding the effectivity of the Order stamped “received” by the appropriate government agency.
The Board may require the submission of other pertinent documents to support the application for exemption.
Section 5. DURATION AND EXTENT OF EXEMPTION A full exemption of one (1) year from the date of effectivity of the Order shall be granted to all categories of establishments that meet the applicable criteria for exemption under NWPC Guidelines No. 02, Series of 2007. However, a partial exemption of 50% with respect to the amount or period of exemption shall be granted only in the case of distressed establishments. A conditional exemption of one (1) year from the effectivity of the Order shall be granted only in the case of distressed establishment under the abovementioned Guidelines. The conditional exemption shall be confirmed, as follows: 1. For Corporations When deficit as defined in Section 2 letter (Y), as of the last full accounting period amounts to 20% or more of the paid-up capital for the same period; 2. For Single Proprietorships and partnerships When net loss for the last two (2) full accounting periods immediately preceding the effectivity of the Order amounts to 20% or more of the total invested capital at the beginning of the period under review.
a. Non-conformity with the prescribed guidelines/procedures on exemption; b. Prima facie evidence of grave abuse of discretion on the part of the Board; or c. Questions of law. RULE IV SPECIAL PROVISIONS
Full or Partial Exemption
Certification from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas that it is under receivership/liquidation.
c.1 When the actual net loss of the interim period immediately preceding the effectivity of the Order amounts to at least 25% of the total assets.
4. For Banks and Quasi-banks a. Under receivership/liquidation
b.1 When the accumulated net losses for the last two (2) full accounting periods immediately preceding the effectivity of the Order amounts to at least 10% but less than 20% of the total invested capital at the beginning of the period under review.
c. Conditional Exemption:
a.1 When the accumulated net losses for the last two (2) full accounting periods immediately preceding the effectivity of the Order amounts to 20% or more of the total invested capital at the beginning of the period under review; or a.2 When an establishment registers capital deficiency i.e. negative net worth as of the last full accounting period immediately preceding the effectivity of the Order.
b. Partial Exemption:
c.1. When the actual net loss as of the interim period immediately preceding the effectivity of the Order amounts to at least 25% of total assets.
3. For Non-stock, Non-profit Organizations a. Full Exemptions: a.1 When the accumulated net losses for the last two (2) full accounting periods immediately preceding the effectivity of the Order amounts to 20% or more of the fund balance/member’s contribution at the beginning of the period; or a.2 When an establishment registers capital deficiency i.e. negative fund balance/member’s contribution as of the last full accounting period or interim period, immediately preceding the effectivity of the Order.
c. Conditional Exemption:
1. For corporations, cooperatives, single proprietorships, partnerships, non-stock and non-profit organizations:
b.1 When the deficit, as defined in Section 2 (Y), Rule I, as of the last full accounting period immediately preceding the effectivity of the Order amounts to at least 10% but less than 20% of the paid-up capital for the same period.
b. Partial Exemption:
a. Full Exemption:
A. For Distressed Establishments
2. For Single Proprietorships/ Partnerships
Further, applicants are required to execute an affidavit under oath, as to the nature of its business, list of employees with corresponding wage rates and an undertaking that it has complied with the previous wage order.
c. Conditional Exemption
a.1 When the deficit, as defined in Section 2 (Y), Rule I as of the last full accounting period preceding the effectivity of the Order amounts to 20% or more of the paid-up capital for the same period; or a.2 When an establishment registers capital deficiency i.e., negative stockholder’s equity, as of the last full accounting period immediately preceding the effectivity of the Order.
b. Partial Exemption
Proof of notice of filing of the application to the President of the union/contracting party if one is organized in the establishment, or if there is no union, a copy of a circular giving general notice of the filing of the application to all workers in the establishment. The proof of notice, which may be translated in the vernacular, shall state that the workers’ representative was furnished a copy of the application with all the supporting documents. The notice shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the establishment.
A. Distressed Establishment
For all Categories of Exemption
An aggrieved party may file with the Board a motion for reconsideration of the decision on the application for exemption within ten (10) days from receipt of the decision, stating the particular grounds upon which the motion is based copy furnished the other party and the Regional Office of the Department. No second motion for reconsideration shall be entertained in any case. The decision of the Board shall be final and executory unless appealed to the Commission.
Section 1. EFFECTS ON EXISTING WAGE STRUCTURE a. Should any dispute arise as a result of wage distortion, the employer and the union shall negotiate to correct the distortion through the grievance procedure under their collective bargaining agreement, and if it remains unresolved, through voluntary arbitration. Unless otherwise agreed by the parties in writing, such dispute shall be decided by the voluntary arbitrator or panel of arbitrators within ten (10) calendar days from the time such dispute was referred to voluntary arbitration. b. In cases where there are no collective bargaining agreements or recognized labor unions, the employers and workers shall endeavor to correct the distortion. Any dispute arising therefrom shall be settled through the National Conciliation and Mediation Board (NCMB) and if it remains unresolved within ten (10) calendar days of conciliation, the same shall be referred to the appropriate branch of the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC). The NLRC shall conduct continuous hearings and decide on the dispute within twenty (20) calendar days from the time said dispute is submitted for compulsory arbitration. c. The pendency of a dispute arising from a wage distortion shall not in any way delay the applicability of the increase prescribed under the Order and such issue shall not be ground for strike/lockout. Section 2. COMPLAINTS FOR NON-COMPLIANCE Complaints for non-compliance with the Wage Order shall be filed with the Regional office of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) having jurisdiction over the workplace and shall be subject to the mandatory thirty (30) days conciliation and mediation process under Single Entry Approach (SEnA). However, if settlement fails, the case becomes subject of enforcement proceedings under Article 128 and 129 of the Labor Code, as amended. Section 3. NON-DIMINUTION CLAUSE Nothing in the Order and in these Rules shall be construed to reduce any existing wage rates, allowances and benefits of any form under existing laws, decrees, issuances, executive orders, and or any contract or agreement between the workers and employers. Section 4. PROHIBITION AGAINST INJUNCTION No preliminary or permanent injunction or temporary restraining order may be issued by any court, tribunal or other entity against any proceedings before the Commission or Board. Section 5. PENAL PROVISIONS Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of RA 6727 as amended by RA 8188, any person, corporation, trust, firm, partnership, association or entity which refuses or fails to pay any of the prescribed increases in the Order shall be punished by a fine not less than Twenty Five thousand Pesos (P25,000.00) nor more than One Hundred Thousand Pesos (P100,000.00) or imprisonment of not less than two (2) years nor more than four (4) years or both such fine and imprisonment at the discretion of the court. Provided that any person convicted under the Order shall not be entitled to the benefits provided for under the Probation Law. If the violation is committed by a corporation, trust or firm, partnership, association, or any other entity, the penalty of imprisonment shall be imposed upon the entity’s responsible officers, including but not limited to the president, vice-president, chief executive officer, general manager, managing director or partner. The employer concerned shall be ordered to pay an amount equivalent to double the unpaid benefits owing to the employees provided that payment of indemnity shall not absolve the employer from criminal liability imposable under the Act. Section 6. FREEDOM TO BARGAIN The Order shall not be construed to prevent workers in particular firms or enterprises of industries, from bargaining for higher wages and flexible working arrangements with their respective employers. Section 7. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS Any person, company, corporation, partnership or any entity engaged in business shall submit a verified itemized listing of their labor component to the Board not later than 31 January 2020 and every year thereafter in accordance with the form prescribed by the Commission. Section 8. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE If any provisions or part of the Order and this Rules or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, is held invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of the Order and this Rules or the application of such provision or part thereof to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. Section 9. REPEALING CLAUSE All orders, issuances, rules and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with this Order are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly. Section 10. EFFECTIVITY
3. For Non-stock Non-Profit Organization
When net loss for the last for the last two (2) full accounting periods immediately preceding the effectivity of the Order amounts to 20% or more of the fund balance/member’s contribution at the beginning of the period. In the absence of such actual losses, the company shall pay its workers the wage increase due them under the Order, retroactive to the effectivity of the Order.
APPROVED. Butuan City, Philippines, this __1st __day of _May 2019_.
Section 6. ADOPTION OF PRODUCTIVITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS Establishments granted exemptions are required to adopt productivity improvement initiatives or schemes to improve business viability. The Commission and the Boards shall provide technical assistance in the development of a productivity improvement program in the establishment. Section 7. EFFECT OF FILING OF APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION Whenever an application for exemption has been filed with the Board, the Regional Office of the Department shall be duly notified. Pending resolution of the said applications, action on any complaint for alleged non-compliance with the Order shall be deferred by the Regional Office of the Department. Section 8. DISTRESSED PRINCIPAL Exemption granted to a distressed principal shall not extend to his contractor in case of contract(s) for construction, security, janitorial and/or similar services with respect to the employees of the latter assigned to the former. Section 9. APPLICATION FOR PROJECTS/BRANCHES/DIVISIONS Where the exemption being sought is for a particular project/branch/division not separately registered and licensed, the consolidated audited financial statements of the establishment shall be used as basis for determining its distressed condition Section 10. EFFECT OF DISAPPROVED APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION In the event that the application for exemption is not approved, covered workers shall be paid the mandated wage increase as provided for under the Order retroactive to the date of effectivity of the Order plus simple interest of one (1%) percent per month. Section 11. MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION
This Rule shall take effect upon the effectivity of the ORDER.
Mr. JOSELITO V. SORIANO Labor Sector Representative
Mr. JORGE G. UY Management Sector Representative
Mr. FLORANTE O. PEREZ Labor Sector Representative
Ms. JOCELYN F. YEE Management Sector Representative
Dir. BONIFACIO G. UY Vice Chairperson, NEDA
Dir. BRIELGO O. PAGARAN Vice Chairperson – DTI
Dir. CHONA M. MANTILLA Chairperson - DOLE
Approved this ________________day of _____________ , Manila, Philippines.
SILVESTRE H. BELLO III Secretary Department of Labor and Employment MDN: June 24, 2019
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Republika ng Pilipinas LUNGSOD NG ILIGAN Tanggapan ng Sangguniang Panlungsod
REGULAR SESSION HELD ON MAY 20, 2019 PRESENT: Jemar L. Vera Cruz, City Vice Mayor, Presiding Officer Eric M. Capitan, Member Jesse Ray N. Balanay, Member Demosthenes R. Plando, Member Belinda C. Lim, Member Sorilie Christine R. Bacsarpa, Member Rosevi Queenie C. Belmonte, Member Ian C. Uy, Member Rhandy Ryan Francis A. Ong, Member Bernard Y. Pacaña, Member Petronilo G. Pardillo, Member Renato L. Ancis, Member Cesarve C. Siacor, Member Datu Diamla Rolando D. So-ong, Member Nhicolle B. Capangpangan, Member ABSENT: Samuel P. Huertas, Member, (OB) RESOLUTION NO. 19-243 WHEREAS, so as to make education in the country accessible to all of its citizens, the framers of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provided the following provisions: (Section 1, Article XIV) - “The state shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take steps to make such education accessible to all.” (Section 2, Article XIV) the State shall “Establish, maintain, and support a complete, adequate, and integrated system of education relevant to the needs of the people and society;
2. Sustain and promote youth welfare so as to encourage students to pursue college education thereby uplifting the educational and economic status within the communities as well as the intellectual development and healthy environment of the community;
3. Develop responsible, God-loving, environment-friendly, and productive citizens who can contribute to the attainment of local, national, global goals after studying and finishing a degree in the Colegio de Iligan;
4. Preserve the Indigenous Peoples culture through strong partnership with the government, non-government organizations and other sectors by giving preference to deserving indigenous people in terms of quality education; and
5. Form a distinct decent image appropriate for a strong educational institution whose identity can be fused with the mission and vision of the Iligan City Government and the people of Iligan.
SECTION 4. Non-discriminatory Nature. No student shall be denied admission to the Colegio de Iligan by reason of sex, religious belief or political affiliation. Provided, however, that all students seeking admission must be subject to the regulations and policies for admission prescribed by the Board of Trustees. SECTION 5. The Governing Board: Manner of Appointment a. Composition. The governance of Colegio de Iligan is hereby vested in the Board of Trustees (BOT) pursuant to the existing Commission on Higher Education (CHED) policies. The Board shall be composed of the following:
Chairman Vice- Chairman
Local Chief Executive President of the College
Six (6) members composed of, but not limited to:
i. President of the Faculty Association;
ii. President of the Supreme Student Council Government;
iii. President of the Alumni Association;
iv. Chairman of the Sanggunian Committee on Education;
v. Representative from the Association of Local Colleges and Universities (ALCU);
vi. Representative from the Accredited Business or Industry Sector; and
WHEREAS, the City Government of Iligan City recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation- building and shall promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social wellbeing. Accordingly, it shall protect and promote the right of the constituents to quality education at all levels and shall take steps to make such education accessible to all;
vii. Representative from the Professional Sector.
WHEREAS, the city has long envisioned to take alternative means to eliminate hindrances of the students in attaining their goal by pursuing their tertiary education taking into account the major difficultly and challenges they are facing such as the burden of passing the entrance examination in MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology to avail subsidized college education and paying expensive tuition fees in the event these students end up in a private schools or colleges;
b. Term of Office. The representatives of the faculty, student body and alumni are co-terminus with their respective terms of office. The representative from the accredited business or industry sector shall be appointed by the Board for a specific term subject to confirmation of the President of National ALCU.
WHEREAS, in adherence to the 1987 Constitution, Congress adopted R.A. No. 7160, and empowered the Sangguniang Panlungsod to: (Section 458 (a) (5) (x)) - “Subject to the availability of funds and to existing laws, rules and regulations, establish and provide for the operation of vocational and technical schools and similar post-secondary institutions and, with the approval of the Department of Education, Culture and Sports and subject to existing law on tuition fees, fix and collect reasonable tuition fees and other school charges educational institutions supported by the city government;
WHEREAS; as a Highly Urbanized City and tagged as the number three richest city in Mindanao and Visayas in term of assets, Iligan City is aware that while it is easy even for poor families to send their children to public elementary and high school because costs are relatively lower, sending them to college poses a big problem. It is in this light that the Iligan City Government was inspired to establish and maintain an institution of higher learning in the locality since it believed that college education transforms a student into a professional, enabling him to be a responsible and active member of the society; WHEREAS, the Iligan City Government has taken several steps in attaining its vision of creating Colegio de Iligan (CI) and one of the preliminary actions is the creation of the committee and technical working group for the establishment of this first ever city-owned and funded tertiary education; WHEREAS, a series of public hearings was conducted purposely to solicit comments from the public regarding the establishment of said college in Iligan City. In spite of the gargantuan problems facing this endeavor, it was boldly mentioned that said college will open its first classes on August 2019, with four initial courses offering namely: BS in Criminology, Midwifery, Social Works and Agriculture; WHEREAS, this ordinance is designed, among others, to motivate and to give chance to graduates in the secondary level who cannot continue to pursue tertiary education due to financial problems; WHEREFORE, ON MASS MOTION, as initiated by Member Petronilo G. Pardillo BE IT RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, By the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Iligan, that the following City Ordinance be ADOPTED and APPROVED: CITY ORDINANCE NO. 19-6817 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A LOCAL COLLEGE INSTITUTION IN ILIGAN CITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE “COLEGIO DE ILIGAN (CI)” PROVIDING FUNDS AND GUIDELINES FOR ITS MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISION AND ADMINISTRATION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Iligan in its session assembled, that: SECTION 1. Title. The Local Government Unit of Iligan City hereby establishes a local college institution to be known as the “Colegio de Iligan (CI).
The Iligan City Government, may appoint a representative from another sector in lieu of the representative from the accredited business or industry sector and the professional sector as member of the BOT.
c. CHED Representation. The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Regional Director or his/her duly designated representative may be invited as a resource person during board meetings. d. Regular, Special and Emergency Meetings. The BOT Chairperson and members shall personally attend the regular Board Meetings. They shall regularly convene at least once every quarter. The Chairman of the Board of Trustees may call a special jemergency meeting whenever necessary: Provided that members are notified in writing or in some other way of communications, for as long that the message will be received by the receiver at least three (3) days prior to the meeting. Provided further, that no agenda shall be discussed other than those in the notice of meeting. e. Quorum. A simple majority of the members of the governing board holding office at the time of its regular or special meeting shall constitute a quorum. f. Presiding Officer. The Chairman of the BOT or in his absence the Vice Chairman or his authorized representative shall preside over its regular or special meetings. g. Secretary of the BOT. The President of the College shall appoint the Board Secretary, subject to the confirmation of the BOT. He/she shall serve as Secretary for the BOT and the Colegio de Iligan. He/she shall perform the following:
i. Prepare the minutes of the meetings of the BOT;
ii. Keep all the records of the Colegio de Iligan;
iii. Provide administrative assistance to the BOT;
iv. Coordinate the schedule of BOT Meetings;
v. Take charge of the release of notices of meetings and other undertakings of the BOT upon approval of the Chairman and/or the Vice Chairman;
vi. Perform other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the BOT and/or by the President of Colegio de Iligan.
The members shall serve without regular compensation. However the Board may authorize for such reasonable honorarium thru the passage of a Board Resolution, in accordance with the existing government laws, rules and regulations on the grant of honorarium. They may also reimburse necessary expenses incurred in their attendance of the meetings of the Board or expenses incurred in connection with their official business, subject to the existing government laws, rules and regulations.
SECTION 2. Definition of Terms –
Colegio de Iligan - refers to a Higher Education Institution (HEI) established and funded by the Iligan City Government
Degree Program - refers to a collection of all courses in a discipline or a field of study leading to an undergraduate or graduate degree. This may also be referred to as an academic program
a. Promulgate policies in accordance with the declared state policies on higher education as well as the policies, standards and thrusts of the CHED under RA 7722 and other pertinent laws;
Non-degree Program - refers to a post- secondary program below the bachelor/ baccalaureate degree
b. Promulgate rules and regulations consistent with existing laws, rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes and functions of the Colegio de Iligan;
c. Establish policies, guidelines and procedures for participative decision-making;
d. Develop academic arrangements and linkages for institutional capability building with appropriate institutions and agencies,
SECTION 3. Purpose. The Colegio de Iligan is established for the following purposes, to wit:
1. Provide high-quality tertiary education and values-driven professional programs that cater to the poor but deserving students of Iligan City;
SECTION 6. Power and Duties of Governing Board. The Governing Board shall be the highest policy-making body of Colegio de Iligan and shall have the following powers and duties:
both public and private, local and foreign;
e. Determine/approve curricular programs and course offerings in response to the needs and demands of the community;
f. Promulgate policies on admission, retention and graduation of students and to award degree(s), title(s), diploma(s) and certificate(s). However, conferment of honorary degree(s) or title(s) shall be in accordance with the policies and guidelines set by CHED;
g. Ensure the efficient management of the non-academic services such as medical and dental, guidance and counselling, canteen, buildings, grounds, property maintenance and similar services;
h. Institutionalize research and extension programs;
i. Appoint the President of the college upon the recommendation of the search committee;
j. Confirm appointments of other school officials, teaching and non-teaching personnel appointed by the President;
k. Delegate any of its powers and duties provided for herein to the President and/or other officials of the college as it may deem appropriate so as to expedite the administration of the affairs of the college;
l. Invite representative from other government or private entities as resource person(s) of the Board;
m. Determine the fees and other school charges;
n. In coordination with the Sangguniang Panlungsod, provide for the regular support for the development, operation and maintenance of Colegio de Iligan; and
o. Recommend to the Sangguniang Panlungsod policies on tertiary education and other related development legislation on effective governance and management.
SECTION 7. Promulgation and Implementation of Policies. The Governing Board shall promulgate and implement policies in accordance with the declared state policies on education and other pertinent provisions of the Philippine Constitution on education, science and technology, arts, culture and sports. SECTION 8. The Administration. The administration of the college shall be vested in the College President / Administrator who must render full¬-time service. He shall be appointed by the Board of Trustees, upon the recommendation of a duly constituted search committee. He/She shall be responsible to the Board for the implementation of all its policies, programs, projects, and services. In case of vacancy by reason of death, resignation, removal for cause or incapacity of the President to perform the functions of his office, the Board shall have the authority to designate an Office-In-Charge, pending the appointment of a new president. In case of vacancy in the Office of the President of the College as mentioned in the immediately preceding paragraph, his successor shall hold office for the unexpired term. SECTION 9. Term of Office of the College President/Administrator. The College President/Administrator shall be selected and appointed by the Governing Board for a term of four (4) years and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term only. SECTION 10. Search Committee for the President (SCP) - Six (6) months before the expiration of the term of the office of the incumbent President, the Governing Board shall constitute a Search Committee for President (SCP) which shall be composed of representatives from the Civil Service Commission (CSC), Academe, accredited business or industry sector, ALCU and CHED. The SCP shall elect a Chairman and a Vice-Chairman from among themselves. a. Funds. The Governing Body shall appropriate adequate funds to finance the activities of SCP. b. Procedure for the Search. The Search Committee President so constituted may devise its own rules and procedure for the search. c. Notice of Vacancy. Within ten (10) days upon its constitution, the SCP shall cause the publication of the notice of vacancy for President in a newspaper of local or general circulation and by posting in conspicuous places in the city. The publication shall contain provisions for invitation of applicants and the deadline for the submission of applications. d. Qualifications for Presidency. Applicants for College President/ Administrator must be a holder of an appropriate earned doctoral degree and must have at least five (5) years of relevant administrative experience. e. Selection of qualified candidates. Within a period of thirty (30) days after the deadline for submission of applications, the Search Committee shall screen the applicants and select therefrom the three (3) most qualified candidates for the position of College President/Administrator. f. Submission of Nominees. The SCP shall submit to the Governing Board the ranking of the top three (3) qualified candidates within 24 hours after the selection. g. Appointment of the President. The Governing Board shall appoint the President from the three (3) most qualified candidates submitted by the SCP, within fifteen (15) days, otherwise the top qualified candidate shall be deemed President. SECTION 11. Administrative Council. There shall be an administrative council consisting of the President of the College as Chairman and two (2) prominent citizens or other officials of equal rank as members, and whose duty is to review and recommend to the Board of Trustees, policies regarding the administrative management and development planning of the college for appropriate action. SECTION 12. Academic Council. There shall be an academic council with the President of the College as Chairman and all members of the instructional staff. The academic council shall have the power to review and recommend the curriculum offerings and rules of discipline of the college, subject for appropriate action of the Board of Trustees. It shall fix the requirements for the admission of students as well as for graduation and conferment of degrees subject to review and/or approval by the Board of Trustees through the President of the College. SECTION 13. Opening of Classes and Courses Offering The first ever classes of Colegio de Iligan shall start on August 2019 and every August thereafter, with the following four (4) initial courses offerings, namely;
1. 2. 3. 4.
Bachelor Bachelor Bachelor Bachelor
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CAG - City Agricultures Office as the LGU agency implementing national and local policies.
Republika ng Pilipinas LUNGSOD NG ILIGAN Tanggapanng Sangguniang Panlungsod
DFW - Deputy Fish Warden are trained individuals carefully selected by the LGU to assist PNP Maritime and act as auxiliaries.
REGULAR SESSION HELD ON MAY 27, 2019
Fisherfolk - people directly or personally and physically engaged in taking and/or culturing and processing fishery and/or aquatic resources
Fishing - refer to as an act on taking of fishery species from their wild state or habitat, with or without the use of fishing vessels.
Municipal waters - the marine waters in Iligan City fifteen kilometers seaward from the coastline of Iligan City.
Sudsud - a small triangular active fishing gear with a rigid frame that is pushed along the bottom in shallow waters and is used in parts for taking shrimps and small bottom-dwelling fishes
Unregistered sudsud: -
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The School Administrator as he/she sees fit, may recommend to the Local Chief Executive and upon approval of Sangguniang Panlungsod and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), additional relevant courses taking into account the job demand in the market and other opportunities in the future. SECTION 14. Initial Operational Funds. To answer the expenses incurred during the initial operation, construction of new and /or improvement of existing structures, payments of salaries and other operational expenditures among others of Colegio de Iligan, an amount of Thirty Million Pesos (P30,000,000.00) shall be allocated by the Iligan City Government from the 20% Development Fund and the Gender and Development Fund. An amount of Ten Million Pesos (P10,000,000.00) shall be taken from the allocated P30,000,000 stated above, to answer the immediate and initial expenses in operating the Colegio de Iligan. SECTION 15. Annual Appropriation. The Local Government Unit shall allocate the necessary funds as an Annual Financial Assistance to sustain the operation and management of the College, and until such time that the BOT shall declare the Colegio de Iligan as a self-sustaining local college. allocation shall be taken from the 20% Development Fund and the Gender and Development Fund. SECTION 16. Funding for the Procurement of Land and Construction of Buildings for the Colegio de Iligan Campus The Iligan City Government shall allocate the necessary funds for the purchase of land which will serve as the future site or campus of the Colegio de Iligan and to construct buildings and classrooms among others, for the students and college staff for the first ever city government-owned and operated college. SECTION 17. Implementation. For the effective implementation of this Ordinance, the Board of Trustees shall formulate the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for the immediate implementation of this ordinance.
PRESENT: Petronilo G. Pardillo, Samuel P. Huertas, Eric M. Capitan, Jesse Ray N. Balanay, Demosthenes R. Plando, Belinda C. Lim, Sorilie Christine R. Bacsarpa, Rosevi Queenie C. Belmonte, Ian C. Uy, Rhandy Ryan Francis A. Ong, Bernard Y. Pacaña, Renato L. Ancis, Cesarve C. Siacor, Datu Diamla Rolando D. So-ong, Nhicolle B. Capangpangan, ABSENT: Jemar L. Vera Cruz,
Member, Acting Presiding Officer Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member City Vice Mayor, (OB)
RESOLUTION NO. 19-253 WHEREAS, at present, the Filipino fishermen including Iligan City’s fishermen fishing in municipal waters have experienced dwindling catch as a result of overfishing and coral habitat destruction; WHEREAS, in order to catch fish, they have to venture far out into the open sea, which requires larger machine powered boats adding expenses in terms of fuel and long hour of fishing;
SECTION 18. Organizational Structure. The Organizational Structure of the City Government of Iligan shall include the Colegio de Iligan reflected in the organization structure.
WHEREAS, their low catch can be attributed to several factors. One of which is the existing practice by erring fisherfolks of using unregulated fine mesh net which are still left unchecked and who took advantage by catching of fingerlings or sihag sihagan and catching of matured fish at the time they are spawning;
SECTION 19. Plantilla Positions. To ensure the provision of direct services to the students and faculty particularly on academic performance, records and services, health, safety and welfare, the following plantilla positions are hereby created for the first years of operations:
WHEREAS, lately, the Barangay Council of Tambacan and its BFARMC had been complaining on the practice of some fisherfolks who are fishing with the use of “Sudsud” in their barangay’s coastal waters. This raised concern among them since this unregulated type of fishing is not covered by the city’s Management Plan;
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WHEREAS, Section 95 of RA 10654 “ Act To Prevent, Deter And Eliminate Illegal, Unreported And Unregulated Fishing, Amending Republic Act No. 8550, Otherwise Known As The Philippine Fisheries Code Of 1998,” And For Other Purposes” states:
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“Section 95. Use of Active Gear in Municipal Waters, Bays and Other Fishery Management Areas. - It shall be unlawful to engage in fishing in municipal waters and in all bays as well as other fishery management areas using active fishing gears as defined in this Code”
Thereafter, this ordinance also provides further, the authority to the concurring BOT to determine additional positions should the present status of the College necessarily requires. A justifiable reason through viable study shall be reasonably required through the recommendation by the BOT, and shall be finally confirmed by the Sangguniang Panlungsod.
WHEREAS, as to the exemption, Section 95.2 (Review of Regulation) of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of RA 10654 states:
SECTION 20. Fees & Other Charges. The rate of tuition fee and other charges for the initial operation of the school shall be the following:
1. XXXXX 2. “Sudsud”or push net used to catch Acetes sp. “alamang” and Stolephorus sp. “dilis,” which is operated by a registered municipal fisherfolk/fisherfolk cooperative/ association either manually or by the use of a registered and licensed municipal motorized boat with single piston engine of not more than sixteen (16) horsepower, during approved fishing season for the species, and covered by a management plan duly approved by the LGU;”
Fees & Other Charges Tuition Fee per Unit Library Fees Computer Fees Laboratory Fees School ID Fees Athletic Fees Development Fees Guidance Fees Handbook Fees Entrance Fees Registration Fees Medical and Dental Fees Cultural Fees
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Amount 260.00 250.00 150.00 200.00 150.00 150.00 200.00 150.00 150.00 350.00 600.00 250.00 150.00
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the city to achieve food security, in order to provide the food needs of the population and although sudsud is not covered by the prohibition, nevertheless the Sangguniang Panlungsod can pass an Ordinance regulating its use in the city’s municipal waters so as not to deplete our marine resources; WHEREAS, Section 74 (b) of R.A. 8550 cited one of the functions of the City Fisheries Aquatic and Management Council which is to: “Recommend the enactment of municipal fishery ordinances to the Sangguniang Bayan/Sangguniang Panlungsod through its Committee on Fisheries”
Further, the miscellaneous fees shall also be evaluated based on economic trends, subject to the approval of the Commission on Higher Education.
WHEREAS, fishermen could not just be allowed to wantonly fish anytime they want otherwise it will result to overfishing - depletion of fish stocks which drove many species to critically endangered status.
SECTION 21. Separability Clause. If, for any reason, any part of provision of this ordinance is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining parts not affected thereby shall remain in full force and effect.
WHEREFORE, on motion of Member Eric M. Capitan, duly seconded by Member Sorilie Christine R. Bacsarpa; BE IT RESOLVED, AS IT HEREBY RESOLVED, By the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Iligan, that the following City Ordinance be ADOPTED and APPROVED: CITY ORDINANCE NO. 19-6820
SECTION 23. Effectivity Clause. This Ordinance shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its full publication in a newspaper of local circulation or posting in at least two (2) conspicuous places within the city.
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE OF OR PUSH NET AS A MEANS OF FISHING WITHIN ILIGAN CITY MUNICIPAL WATERS AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF
(VOTING BY ROLL CALL: CAPITAN, “Yes”; BALANAY, “Yes”; PLANDO, “Yes”; LIM, “Yes”; BACSARPA, “Yes”; BELMONTE “Yes”; UY, “Yes”; ONG,” Yes”; PACAÑA, “Yes”; PARDILLO, “Yes”; ANCIS, “Yes”; SIACOR, “Yes”; SOONG, “Yes” and CAPANGPANGAN, “Yes” )
Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panglunsod of Iligan in its session assembled, that:
--------------------- The undersigned hereby attests to the Adoption of the foregoing Ordinance.
a.
Unregistered sudsud utilized to catch fish
b.
Unregistered sudsud utilized to catch fish during closed season
SECTION 3. Regulation - The use of “Sudsud” in the city’s municipal waters as a means to catch fish is hereby regulated SECTION 4. Prohibition - Sudsud fishing is prohibited in Iligan City, except:
1. When used during an approved season to fish for certain species, per recommendation from CFARMC;
2. Sudsud is registered in the fisherfolk cooperative / association
3. Sudsud is done manually or by a registered and licensed city motorized boat with single piston engine or not more than 16 horsepower
4. And covered by a management plan duly approved by the LGU
SECTION 4. Penalties - Any person who is found engaging in unregulated sudsud fishing shall be meted with the following penalty.
First Offense
Second Offense - Fine of P5,000
Third Offense
“Rule 95.2. Exceptions. -The following gears are not covered by the prohibition:
This ordinance also provides further that after every five years, the tuition fee shall increase by 10% subject to the approval of the Commission on Higher Education.
SECTION 22. Repealing Clause. All ordinances contrary to or inconsistent with this ordinance are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.
- warning and one day seminar with PNP Maritime of National and local Fisheries Laws
- Fine of P5,000, confiscation of sudsud fishing gear plus one (1) to three (3) months imprisonment, upon the discretion of the court. The confiscated fishing gear shall be placed in the custody of the Philippine National Police Maritime Command and shall not be returned to the owner/s until payment of fine, Provided that one year after apprehension, unclaimed confiscated fishing gears/paraphernalia shall be forfeited in the favour of the City Government of Iligan.
SECTION 6. Confiscation of Fish Illegally Caught by Sudsud - Fish illegally caught using unregulated sudsud shall be confiscated and the same shall be donated immediately to the charitable institutions managed by the City Government like Bantay-Bata or Silungan Center. SECTION 7. Implementing Agencies - The Philippine National Police (PNP), PNP Maritime Command, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Deputy Fish Warden (DFW), BPAT, BFARMC, CAG, CEMO and FLEET are hereby authorized to implement the rules and regulations of this ordinance. SECTION 8. Repealing Clause. All previous ordinances, executive orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof which are inconsistent with this ordinance are hereby repealed and modified accordingly. SECTION 9. 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 10. EFFECTIVITY. - This Ordinance shall take effect ten days (10) after the publication of a local newspaper, as set forth by law. (VOTING BY ROLL CALL: HUERTAS, “Yes”; CAPITAN, “Yes”; BALANAY, “Yes”; PLANDO, “Yes”; LIM, “Yes”; BACSARPA, “Yes”; BELMONTE, “Yes”; UY, “Yes”; ONG, “Yes”; PACAÑA, “Yes”; PARDILLO, “Yes”; ANCIS, “Yes”; SIACOR, “Yes”; SO-ONG, “Yes” and CAPANGPANGAN, “Yes”). CARRIED Unanimously. --------------------- The undersigned hereby attests to the adoption of the foregoing resolution as verified to by the Member-author.
SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy - It is hereby the declared policy of Iligan City to:
1. Promote conservation and ensure sustainable and equitable of its coastal areas and resources in conformity with the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998;
2. Ensure, for the benefit and enjoyment of the people of Iligan City, the judicious and wise utilization, protection, conservation and management on a sustainable basis of its coastal and fishery resources with the necessity of maintaining a sound ecological balance and protecting and enhancing the quality of the environment;
3. Allow people’s full and active participation in the conservation and management of the coastal and fishery resources and promote awareness of sustainable fisheries through appropriate education and training,
4. Promote and adhere to the precautionary principle of conservation, management and exploitation of living coastal and fishery resources in order to assure the sustainable development of the coastal environment.
SECTION 2. Definition of Terms - As used in this Ordinance, the following terms and phrases shall mean:
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where President Duterte used to hold office as fiscal before he became OIC-vice mayor after the Edsa people power revolution.
The President also recalled how Davao City transformed into a progressive city from the days when he was fiscal when he handled drug cases until he was elected mayor of the city in 1988. Duterte said he backs the political plans of his children but noted that they should give others a chance to lead. “Kasi kung ang Duterte pa rin magtakbo, I’m sure huwag lang sirain ‘yung pangalan, mananalo pa rin ‘yan (If Dutertes continue to run for office, I’m sure they will still win),” he said. Duterte said time will come when he will tell his
ON INTERRELIGIOUS DIALOGUE By ALITO B. DELOS SANTOS, T-III Val. Ed. Dept. Head (Designate) Lala National High School Maranding, Lala Lanao del Norte
I grew up and spent most of my life in Mindanao. Ever since I became aware about my local community, I already sensed that people were apprehensive of Muslims or the Moros. Many Christian adults used the word Moros to frighten children. They also inculcated in their minds that the Moros are the real culprits of the maladies in Mindanao. It was only when I took the course “History of Muslims and Lumads in the Philippines” that I started to discover the real history of Mindanao.
Republika ng Pilipinas LUNGSOD NG ILIGAN Tanggapan ng Sangguniang Panlungsod
Unfortunately, the colonizers were the ones who wrote our history since Magellan came to our land. Only a few years ago did some of our Filipino historians try to present our history from the perspective of the Filipinos. This retelling of our history has led me to understand how the conflict in Mindanao really began. Despite the fact that there were already real conflicts between and among the tribes in pre-colonial Mindanao, it was the Spaniards who took advantage of this situation to further their cause in exploiting
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the natives and the natural resources of Mindanao. And so, the Spaniards used their Christian converts from the tribes of Luzon, Visayas, and even in Mindanao to suppress the Moros of Mindanao. Furthermore, another tactic the Spaniards employed in order to control the Muslims was to dilute the population of the indigenous Mindanao. Thousands of people from Luzon and the Visayas were sent by the Spanish authorities to settle in Mindanao and occupy different regions of the island as new inhabitants. Soon after, the demographic profile in Mindanao was changed in favor of the Christian settlers. This realization only
Services... official said. DTI’s Industry Development Division Senior Trade and Industry Development Specialist and Negosyo Center Account Officer Mutya D. Eusores said they target 100 participants for every batch of Negosyo Serbisyo activity. During the session, they will be made aware of the services available at the DTI and Negosyo Center as well as their other partners in business development. DTI hopes to cover 87 barangays by November as they target to commence
the activity this July. The villages listed for the Negosyo Serbisyo are in the towns of Guimbal and Tubungan in the province’s first district; San Miguel, Leganes, New Lucena and Zarraga in the second district; Badiangan, Bingawan and Mina in the third district; Anilao, Banate and Dueñas in the fourth district; and Balasan, Batad, Lemery, San Dionisio and San Rafael in the fifth district. Pollentes said the DTI provincial officer chose the recipient barangays and residents who are interested to avail of business services may just approach their village officials. (PNA)
explains that religion has nothing to do with this conflict although it is true that religious differences are often exploited and instrumentalized to incite hatred, wars, and division for the political and/or economic gains of the few. This conflict exists rather out of the selfish interests of the colonizers when they invaded the Philippines. This means that the Muslims and Christians in Mindanao are mere victims of the cruel and oppressive actions of their conquerors although some of them had collaborated with the latter in order to gain personal advantage. This is the truth that is not revealed in many of our history books. Thus, there is really a need for us as teachers either by profes-
sion or by necessity to help increase the awareness of the Filipinos about the true history of our country. We need to have the courage to preach this truth to others especially our young students. We also need to help each one of our communities to acquire the skills of promoting a more meaningful and authentic dialogue—a dialogue that can mobilize the goodwill and optimism of the Christians, Moros and the Lumads, particularly in tackling the problems of poverty, health, food security, environmental destruction, globalization, etc. Then, and only then, can we develop fully together as Mindanaoans, in a truly peaceful and progressive Mindanao.
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SECTION 6. Effectivity. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen days (15) after its publication in a local newspaper of general circulation and posting for three (3) consecutive weeks in all conspicuous places in the City Hall or in the local bulletin board.
WHEREAS, “Edion’s” term as City Councilor representing the Association of Barangay Council (ABC) officially ended on October 29, 2002. He died on Sunday July 6, 2003, at his residence, while still serving as Punong Barangay of Pugaan;
(VOTING BY ROLL CALL: HUERTAS, “Yes”; CAPITAN, “Yes”; BALANAY, “Yes”; PLANDO, “Yes”; LIM, “Yes”; BACSARPA, “Yes”; BELMONTE, “Yes”; UY, “Yes”; ONG, “Yes”; PACAÑA, “Yes”; PARDILLO, “Yes”; ANCIS, “Yes”; SIACOR, “Yes” and SO-ONG, “Yes”).
WHEREAS, in grateful recognition to City Councilor Esperidion L. Sagrado, there is a need to officially name the ABC Hall as Esperidion L. Sagrado Hall in his honor to keep alive in the memories of the city constituents his legacy as ABC President;
CARRIED Unanimously.
WHEREAS, in granting general powers to the Local Government Units to name public places, streets and structures, Section 13 (b) (5) of the Local Government Code is crystal-clear in its stipulation that the Sangguniang Panlungsod of a Highly-Urbanized City may change the name of other public place or building owned by the city government, within its territorial jurisdiction, in consultation with the Philippine Historical Commission (PHC);
REGULAR SESSION HELD ON APRIL 29, 2019 PRESENT: Jemar L. Vera Cruz, Samuel P. Huertas, Eric M. Capitan, Jesse Ray N. Balanay, Demosthenes R. Plando, Belinda C. Lim, Sorilie Christine R. Bacsarpa, Rosevi Queenie C. Belmonte, Ian C. Uy Rhandy Ryan Francis A. Ong, Bernard Y. Pacaña, Petronilo G. Pardillo, Renato L. Ancis, Cesarve C. Siacor, Datu Diamla Rolando D. So-ong, ABSENT: Nhicolle B. Capangpangan,
children to give others a chance. “The political power of the city was or (is) in the hands of the Duterte family, starting in ‘88. But if you think, Dabawenyos, that they (Sara, Paolo, and Sebastian) are not already up to it, then by all means, I suggest other leaders here to put up a strong opposition,” he said. “(This is) so that the people will have a choice na hindi lang ang Duterte pala ang marunong (that it is not only the Dutertes who are capable). I encourage you to do that because this is a democracy,” the President said. (PNA)
----------------------- The undersigned hereby attests to the adoption of the Ordinance as verified to by the Memberauthors.
WHEREFORE, on joint motion of Members Bernard Y. Pacaña and Cesarve C. Siacor, duly seconded by Members Rhandy Ryan Francis A. Ong and Renato L. Ancis; BE IT RESOLVED, AS IT HEREBY RESOLVED, By the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Iligan, that the following City Ordinance be, as it is hereby ADOPTED and APPROVED: CITY ORDINANCE NO. 19-6825 AN ORDINANCE NAMING THE ASSOCIATION OF BARANGAY COUNCILS (ABC) HALL LOCATED IN BARANGAY PALA-O, ILIGAN CITY AS ESPERIDION L. SAGRADO HALL IN HONOR OF THE LATE ESPERIDION LOPEZ SAGRADO, FORMER CITY COUNCILOR (ABC FEDERATED PRESIDENT) AND BARANGAY CAPTAIN OF PUGA-AN, ILIGAN CITY, WHOSE BUILDING WAS CONSTRUCTED DURING HIS INCUMBENCY AS ABC FEDERATED PRESIDENT
Member, (OB)
RESOLUTION NO. 19-228 WHEREAS, the City Government of Iligan is one in promoting and recognizing the rights of differently abled persons especially when it comes to their barest needs;
WHEREAS, to cater the needs of the public, the City Government of Iligan including enterprising private individuals are operating toilets, comfort rooms or restrooms for a fee;
SECTION 1. The Association of Barangay Councils (ABC) Hall at Barangay Pala-o, Iligan City is NAMED as the same is hereby NAMED, Esperidion L. Sagrado Hall, in honor of the late Esperidion L. Sagrado, former City Councilor ( ABC President) and Barangay Captain of Puga-an, Iligan City.
WHEREAS, years ago, the Sangguniang Panlungsod adopted an ordinance exempting the Senior Citizens from paying toilet users’ fees but this was limited only for comfort rooms operated by the City Government;
SECTION 2. Installation of Signs - The City Engineer’s Office is hereby ordered to immediately install the necessary signs bearing Esperidion L. Sagrado Hall thereat.
WHEREAS, Senior Citizens were granted an exemption from the issuance of cash tickets of P2.00 who uses public comfort room through City Ordinance No. 10-5600 entitled; An Ordinance Amending Section 2 [N] Of City Ordinance No. 06-4945 Relative To The Issuances Of Cash Tickets Of P2.00 Per User Of Comfort Rooms As Amended By Section 1 of City Ordinance No. 06-5054A By Addition That Senior Citizen Who Use The Comfort Rooms Operated And/Or Maintained By The City Shall Be Exempt From Whatever Fees Imposed Therein”; WHEREAS, there is a need to also include the city’s PWDs in the exemption as a way of showing that the Iligan City Government cares the plight of its PWD constituents; WHEREFORE, on motion of Member Bernard Y. Pacaña, 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 Ordinance be ADOPTED and APPROVED: CITY ORDINANCE NO. 19-6815 AN ORDINANCE EXEMPTING ALL DULY REGISTERED PERSONS WITH DISABILITY (PWD) IN THE CITY OF ILIGAN, FROM THE PAYMENT OF TOILET/COMFORT ROOMS/ RESTROOMS USER’S FEE IMPOSED BY THE CITY GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS OPERATING TOILET / COMFORT ROOMS / RESTROOMS FOR PUBLIC USE IN ILIGAN CITY
Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Iligan in session assembled, that:
SECTION 1. - All private and public operators of comfort room/toilets/restrooms catering to the public for a fee, are hereby required to exempt Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) from paying toilet/comfort rooms/rest room user’s fee and whatever fees imposed for its use therein. SECTION 2. - Entitlement and Availment - The exemption from the payment of toilet/comfort rooms/rest room user’s fee shall only be granted to PWDs who are:
a. Bona fide resident of Iligan City;
b. Possessed PWD Identification Card duly signed by the authorizes signatories and issued by the Persons With Disability Affairs Office (PDAO) or the Committee Chairman on Persons With Disability of the Sangguniang Panlungsod
SECTION 3. - The person/s in charge of the private or public comfort room/restroom/toilet shall ask from the PWD-toilet user for a PWD Identification Card before allowing him or her to use the restroom/toilet/comfort room. SECTION 4. Separability Clause. If any part of this Ordinance is declared not valid, unconstitutional or unlawful, such declaration shall not affect or impair the remaining provisions, sections or parts thereof, which shall remain or continue to be in full force and effect. SECTION 5. Repealing Clause. All previous ordinances inconsistent with this Ordinance shall be deemed repealed or modified accordingly.
Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Iligan in its session assembled, that:
SECTION 3. Separability Clause. If, for any reason, any part of provision of this ordinance is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining parts not affected thereby shall remain in full force and effect. --------------Republika ng Pilipinas LUNGSOD NG ILIGAN Tanggapan ng Sangguniang Panlungsod REGULAR SESSION HELD ON JUNE 3, 2019 PRESENT: Jemar L. Vera Cruz, Samuel P. Huertas Eric M. Capitan, Jesse Ray M. Balanay, Demosthenes R. Plando, Belinda C. Lim, Sorilie Christine R. Bacsarpa, Rosevi Queenie C. Belmonte, Ian C. Uy, Rhandy Ryan Francis A. Ong Bernard Y. Pacaña Petronilo G. Pardillo Renato L. Ancis, Cesarve C. Siacor, Datu Diamla Rolando D. Soong, Nhicolle B. Capangpangan, ABSENT:
Vice Mayor Presiding Officer Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member
SECTION 4. Repealing Clause. All ordinances contrary to or inconsistent with this ordinance are hereby repealed or amended accordingly. SECTION 5. Effectivity Clause. This Ordinance shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its full publication in a newspaper of local circulation. (VOTING BY ROLL CALL: HUERTAS, “Yes”; CAPITAN, “Yes”; BALANAY, “Yes”; PLANDO, “Yes”; LIM, “Yes”; BACSARPA, “Yes”; BELMONTE “Yes”; UY, “Yes”; ONG,” Yes”; PACANA, “Yes”; PARDILLO, “Yes”; ANCIS, “Yes”; SIACOR, “Yes”; SOONG, “Yes” and CAPANGPANGAN, “Yes” ) ----------------------- The undersigned hereby attests to the adoption of the foregoing Ordinance as verified to by the Member-authors.
Resolution No. 19-266 WHEREAS, with its pyramid like structure, the Association of Barangay Councils (ABC) Hall located at Barangay Pala-o is the most uniquely designed of all City Government Buildings in the city; WHEREAS, having quadrilateral base whose triangular outer surface converge as a single point at the top, the ABC Hall houses not only barangay related offices but also the City DILG Office; WHEREAS, the ABC Hall was conceived, constructed and completed during the incumbency of the late City Councilor Esperidion “Edion” Lopez Sagrado; WHEREAS, Councilor Sagrado, a Mechanical Engineer was elected on January 10, 1972 as Punong Barangay of Pugaan. On July 1980, he was appointed by then Pres. Ferdinand E. Marcos as City Councilor representing the Association of Barangay Councils (ABC). Edion’s term was cut short upon the assumption of President Corazon Cojuangco Aquino in 1986. Nevertheless it was a shortlived one for he regained the position in an election conducted on 1989. His biggest legacy as ABC President was the acquisition of lot at Pala-o and the construction of the present ABC Hall;
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Pinagbuhatan- Pasig City; Bistekvilles 1, 4, 5-Quezon City; Kaakbay CommunityCaloocan City; FTI Complex-Taguig City; Brgy. Bignay-Valenzuela City; Katuwang Village-Silay City; and a dozen sites in Leyte, Cebu and Davao. This year’s HYLB Philippines is supported by corporate sponsors Nissan, Penshoppe and Jollibee Group Foundation.
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Parade: A Walk to Remember” renewing their call to the senate and congress for the immediate passage of the Marawi Reparatin and Compensation Bill which is still pending in congress. The pairs of used shoes, donated by friends, relatives and supporters of the internally displaced persons, were lined-up on the road leading to the areas where around 2,000 families from the areas mostly affected by war in Marawi are temporarily living. Barangay Sagonsongan is the host of around 2,000 transitory shelters built by the government. In the upper part of the area stand the two sites of Sarimanok Tent that shelted more than 200 families who are still waiting to be transferred in a transitory site in Barangay Boganga. “In this location, we see the different colors and thems of temporary shelters that altered our usual two-storey to four-storey residences where our extended families converge and here where only immediate households can stay beause of its limited floor area,” said Aslani Montila, Executive Director of Siyap ko Pagtaw, a CSO based in Marawi City. Limited floor space Noraldin Diator former resident of Barangay Lilod Madaya, one of the 24 barangays inside the most affected area, is now living in Area 4 of Bahay Ng Pagbabago Temporary Shelter Site in Sagonsongan. The house, that has floor area of 24-square meter, is not enough for his family. He has five children. The two boys are already big enough that they need their own room separate from the girls and from him and his wife. To solve it, he constructed an extension room at the remaining 16 square meter lot. “The NHA (National Housing Authority) told us to demolish it because it is ‘bawal’ (prohibited) but we don’t have a choice. We have very small space for our family,” Diator, 46, said. Remembering the dead Montila said the footwears are part of remembering the lives, young and old alike, who experience deep grief on the losses, hurts on the destructions, pains and traumas and the desperation
of the homeless. “These footwears symbolize every civilian killed on the siege, for every child whose dreams were shattered, every family’s life disrupted, every person’s future destroyed by the siege and every person who remained displaced until now,” he added. The IDPs renewed their call on the lawmakers for the urgent passing of the Marawi Reparation and Compensation Bill to compensate the private homeowners and business owners. Marawi Lawyer Khalid Ansano, Secretary General of Development Assistance Team, who joined in the observance, said the Marawi crisis did not only destroy lives and properties but it also put in oblivion dreams and futures of both the fallen and their families whom, some are still staying in the tents and temporary shelters. “They are under the whims of uncertainty, discomfort, sufferings and shame,” Ansano said. There were more than 500,000 IDPs following the Marawi siege in 2017 which affected not only the 24 barangays but also most municipalities in Lanao del Sur that relied on the city for economic and sociopolitical endeavours. Siyap ko Pagtaw cited report of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA) in May this year that there are still 66,000 people remain displaced in Marawi, mostly staying with host families while more than 900 families or an estimated 4,500 people are still sheltered in four evacuation centers.
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“The community might tell us that, ‘we are ready,’ but how secure is the government in responding to disasters, especially if there are people affected or there are casualties?” Gonzales told the participants of the regional level of the National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) held at Mambajao town, Camiguin Thursday afternoon, June 20. “In this drill, we’d like to showcase the various responses of the government, from the local chief executives up to the barangay, and the different agencies who provided the necessary responders,” he said. During the drill, different scenarios resulting from an earthquake were being played out by both actual responders such as the provincial and municipal disaster risk reduction and management personnel, Bureau of Fire Protection firefighters and the Department of Health medical staff to community members acting as displaced residents and victims of tsunami, fire, and collapsed buildings. Mambajao mayor and Camiguin governor-elect Jurdin Jesus Romualdo said
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Monday, June 24, 2019 he sees the need for an exercise like the NSED to constantly raise the people’s awareness since the islandprovince, which had its share of volcanic eruptions in the past decades, is prone to floods, landslides, earthquakes, and tsunamis. The er upt ions t hat caused earthquake and other calamities in Camiguin occurred in 1871 to 1875 and in 1948 to 1951. Romualdo also recalled how in 2001 Typhoon Nanang devastated the province causing a massive landslide in Barangay Hubangon, Mahinog town that left 64 villagers dead and 117 more missing. He said the typhoon isolated the island for about two weeks as government agencies and even the Armed Forces and the National Police responders could not land at Camiguin due to bad weather. “We were on our own and the heavy rains, inclement weather made it difficult for help to come,” he added. He said it was local government’s initiative that the people’s cooperation that Camiguin was able to withstand the calamity that struck them. Romualdo described Typhoon Nanang as “the worst crisis that we had in Camiguin in recent history.” He said Camiguin should be ready for any eventuality at all times, and in fact, the local government has published a handbook on disaster management that will guide the Camiguingnons in the event of calamities. Col. Surki Sereñas, police regional spokesperson who was also one of the NSED evaluators, said the simulation was very organized with responders acting quickly to tend to the affected persons. Based on the OCD-10 data, about 3,000 persons participated in the regional NSED held in this province, many of them students, community members, and local government workers.
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a come-backing governor of Sulu who headed the province from 2007 to 2013. Tan, who ran but lost in the 2016 gubernatorial race in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), and over a hundred others graced the orientation and training seminar for newly-elected local chief executives in the BARMM in Cotabato City on June 16 to17. The BARMM replaced the ARMM following the plebiscites early this year that resulted in the overwhelming ratification of Republic Act 11054 or the Organic Law for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, popularly called the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL). The BOL is anchored on the final peace agreement signed by the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in
2014 after four decades of conflict that claimed over 120,000 lives, including civilians. Only Sulu rejected the ratification of the BOL. The other ARMM provinces— Maguindanao, Lanao del Sur, Basilan (except Isabela City) and Tawi-tawi—voted in favor of the BOL, as well as Cotabato City, the seat of the then ARMM and now the BARMM regional government. But Sulu could not opt out of the new Bangsamoro region because its votes were counted along with the other provinces that comprised the ARMM, which overwhelmingly resulted in favor of BOL’s ratification. The Tans campaigned heavily for the rejection of BOL in Sulu, one of the poorest provinces in the country. A few months before the plebiscite, Gov. Abdusakur Tan II, Tan’s son and Sulu’s incoming vice governor, questioned before the Supreme Court the legality of the BOL. The high tribunal has yet to decide on the case. In an interview with a regional television network, the elder Tan assured they would abide with the decision of the Supreme Court. Tan said that incoming Sulu public officials graced the orientation for new local chief executives because they want to know the programs of the Bangsamoro government. The winners in the May 13 elections will assume office on June 30. BARMM interim Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim welcomed Tan’s support to the new Bangsamoro government. “I’m very happy that the (incoming Sulu) governor expressed his willingness to cooperate and willingness to be a partner (of the Bangsamoro government,” said Ebrahim, popularly known as MILF chair Al Haj Murad Ebrahim. Ebrahim stressed the need for unity and collaboration among local officials to meet the Bangsamoro people’s high expectations in the new BARMM government. Lawyer Naguib Sinarimbo, BARMM Minister for Local Government, said they organized the orientation and training seminar for incoming local chief executives in the BARMM to rally their support and for them to adopt “moral governance” as a tool to improve the plight of the impoverished Bangsamoro region. (Bong Sarmiento/ MindaNews)
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USD250,000 from USD2.5 million. Meanwhile, Ong remains optimistic about the continued growth of the retail industry. “Retail has been the major contributor to the country’s GDP (gross domestic product). Definitely,
we are all bullish and we are expecting continuous growth for retail because the Philippines is a consumption-driven economy and we really value the healthy consumption of the Filipinos,” she said. Ong said her group is working to raise the standards of retailing in the country to become globally competitive. During the awards night, Penshoppe was conferred with the Retailer of the Year award, while Jollibee Foods Corp. founder and chairman Tony Tan Caktiong with the 2019 PRA President’s Award. Other awardees were: CLN - E-Commerce Excellence; Levi’s - Outstanding Marketing Campaign; Penshoppe - Outstanding Visual Merchandising Campaign; Commonwealth PH -Most Promising Retailer of the Year; Metro Retail (Visayas) - Regional Retailer of the Year; Robinsons Supermarket - Supermarket of the Year; and SM Center Las Pinas (small category), Megaworld Uptown Mall (medium category) and SM Megamall (large category) - Shopping Center of the Year. (PNA)
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Twenty-Foot Equivalent Un it ( T E U ) c ap a c it y, prompting MinDA to look for a smaller vessel to continue the route. Reefer Filipinas is a Manila-based company recently established to support the Philippines in reviving the route. The company will use a conventional type vessel with load capacity of up to 290 TEU, and 10,000 loose cargoes. For its first sail, the shipping service started off at the Ho Chi Minh Port last June 16 then traveled to Labuan and Sepanggar in Malaysia, Bitung and Ternate in Indonesia, GenSan and Davao City as its final port of call. (PNA)
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joining the noble profession of arms. Notably, they are inspired and motivated by the good deeds and quality of service that the Philippine Army has exemplified throughout the years. These young individuals, whom our National Hero Dr. Jose Rizal refer to as the hope of our future, have chosen the right path. They must be aware of the many sacrifices in the service, yet, they decided to apply and start the journey of becoming a soldier.” “To the applicants, congratulations for hurdling the first step but be patient for you have to undergo a rigid selection process. We need honorable, patriotic and dedicated soldiers who are always ready to uphold the Army’s mandate of serving the people and securing the land,” Gacal added. It can be noted that inquiries about examination schedules, requirements,
recruitment process and quota for training, flood the 4ID and AROM Facebook Pages daily.
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for Women and Girls that was discussed by Atty. Carmelita Yadao-Sison, officerin-charge of the Office of the Executive Director of UniFAST of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). Anita E. Baleda, chief of GAD Specialist, Policy Development, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Division (PDPMED) of PCW shared thoughts on a discussion called the “Silver Lining” that dealt on Social Protection and Empowerment of Aging Women while DSWD Usec Luzviminda Ilagan shared the successes of 4Ps (Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program) implementation in discussing Gender-Responsive Social Protection in ASEAN: Regional Action for equality, sustainability and inclusive growth. There was a topic on Advancing Gender Equality and Sexual and reproductive health rights: The Role of National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) that was discussed by Atty Leah C. Tanodra-Armamento, commissioner of the Commission on Human Rights. As the Philippines ranks among the signatory of the Beijing Platform for Action, organizers of today’s ReportBack forum on UN women conference integrated the highlights of the BPfA +25 Philippine Progress Report 2014-2019, and the priorities for Strengthening National Gender Statistics in 20202025 together with top 5 priorities BPfA implementation. (PIA XI/ JMDA)
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managed to get out of the North Cotabato provincial jail where he was detained in 2016 after his arrest. Fr. Germinanda said the congregation was sad that MSP has been linked to Ferolin’s illegal drug activities. He, however, acknowledged that in 2003, Ferolin joined the MSP as a seminarian but it was short-lived as he left the seminary. Charges for violation of Republic Act 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act) are being prepared against Ferolin, who is currently detained at the Matalam police lockup. (PNA)
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Globe At Home Air Fiber 5G unveiled to connect more Filipinos at home Globe makes PH the 1st country to experience commercial 5G fixed wireless internet in SEA THE Philippines became the first country in Southeast Asia (SEA) to experience commercial fifthgeneration (5G) fixed wireless broadband after Globe Telecom launched the Globe At Home Air Fiber 5G postpaid plans. Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu revealed that the Globe At Home Air Fiber 5G will enable the company to connect more Filipinos at home given the external challenges of rolling out fiber optic cables in the country. “The arrival of 5G has caused excitement in the global world of telecommunications. Today, we made a crucial step in fulfilling our goal of connecting more Filipino homes, and our vision of bringing first-world Internet to the Philippines,” Cu added. The Globe At Home Air Fiber 5G postpaid plans which offer
fiber-like speeds up to 100Mbps and super-sized data packages of up to 2 terabytes will be initially available in select areas in Pasig, Cavite, and Bulacan. Cu said that the Globe At Home Air Fiber 5G will reinforce the efforts of achieving the company’s goal to connect two million homes by 2020. “Prior to Air Fiber 5G, we have aggressively utilized fixed wireless solutions to connect more homes and businesses to the internet over airwaves. This strategy resulted in home broadband subscriber base increasing by 55.1% to 1.7 million in the first three months of 2019 from 1.1 million in the same period in 2016,” Cu revealed. Globe at Home Air Fiber 5G will be available to eligible customers in July 2019. Plans come at P1899 per month for up to 20Mbps, P2499 for up to 50Mbps
and P2899 for up to 100Mbps. All come with up to 2TB data capacity. “Globe At Home Air Fiber 5G makes use of fixed location wireless radios instead of fiber optic cables which enables the company to go over the circuitous approval process of deploying a fiber optic cable - a task which proves to be arduous and involves securing multiple permits from local government units (LGUs),” Cu said. “The right of process can sometimes take years to obtain, causing drastic delays in fiber optic roll-out completion,” he added. Cu said that the company has been spending over 21% of its annual total revenues to upgrade and expand its telecommunication and IT infrastructure since 2012. “We have been ramping up our capital spend from P20.3 billion
in 2012 to P43.3 billion in 2018, in order to provide our customers better broadband services,” he said. 5G technology enables the use of Internet of Things (IoT) for today’s intelligent homes. Internet connection that is faster,
more secure and with lower latency brought by 5G significantly enhanced entertainment and security systems at home, promising a digital experience that is more seamless, reliable and intuitive for the modern Filipino household.
Honda Power Products Continues to Provide Strength & Reliability
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S the country continues to progress as a nation and establish new milestones for its people, Honda Power Products remains to be a name that Filipinos can turn to when it comes to building the foundations of a strong future. And thanks to its strong line of power equipment designed to create new possibilities for anyone with the willingness to create and innovate, tomorrow sure is looking as bright as it has ever been. Led by its reliable line of power products, the Honda brand stands firm as a symbol of strength and reliability, sustaining its reputation as an enabler in the fields of construction, marine, and agriculture, not to mention its viability in various industrial applications, empowering anyone to realize their vision of a better world built on the power of dreams. Leveraging from the capabilities of those looking to accomplish something remarkable, Honda Power Products continue to equip capable hands with tools that people can depend on – no matter the situation, just like the Honda GX270 QC3, a reliable engine designed to keep construction machinery powered, even in dusty conditions. You will always be equipped to complete any task with an engine that is more than suitable for a wide range of heavy-duty applications – these include construction equipment, tillers, generators, welders, pumps, and other industrial applications. And
with an easy-to-grip soft recoil starter handle, and the brand’s guarantee of fuel efficiency, there’s really no stopping you from completing any task put in front of you. New to Honda’s line of brush cutters, the brand has also introduced the Honda UMK450T UEDT. From its already established line of 4-stroke brush cutters, this new power tool boasts improved performance and durability, coupled with power efficient nylon blades running on a GX50T engine that can have you more than capable of completing tasks, even in an industrial scale. Engine efficiency is also one of the things that this new brush cutter has focused on, with a fuel consumption of only 0.86L/H, compared to its contemporaries – majority of which stand at a range between 1.59L/H to 1.66L/H. And since the UMK450T UEDT was built tough and durable, you can really tell that Honda intends everyone to have this piece of machinery for a long time, even after hard and heavy usage.
Saving people from unnecessary work is also what Honda Power Products focuses on, and this is evident with the Honda Tiller FJ500, especially for those who till the soil to provide for their own families. Customizable and versatile to accommodate a variety of different crops, this power tiller provides you with the capability of completing a range of jobs when it comes to tilling, saving you the hassle of having to manage different tillers just to work on a specific set of crops. Similar to other Honda Power Products banner, the FJ500 is fuel-efficient as well, maximizing productivity with a Honda GX160 engine and a rated power output of 2.9kW / 3600rpm. The FJ500, along with the UMK450T UEDT and the GX270 QC3, are testaments of the brand’s dedication for the Filipino worker as Honda continues to power people’s dreams across any terrain, helping them build a better world through the power of dreams.
Youth volunteers from various colleges and universities in Metro Manila participated at the Habitat for Humanity Young Leaders Build 2019 cleaning and house-painting activity in Bistekville 1, Quezon City.
Habitat for Humanity Philippines mobilize 2000 youth volunteers in 20 sites for Young Leaders Build 2019 AT least 2000 youth volunteers were mobilized from May 11 to 25 to revitalize homes, schools and community centers in 20 sites nationwide under the Habitat Young Leaders Build (HYLB) 2019 program. Volunteer activities include house painting, community clean-up and school repairs as part of the Department of Education’s Brigada Eskwela campaign. Michael Ng a Grade 12 student of British School Manila was one of the
youth volunteers at the May 18 HYLB event in Bistekville 1, Quezon City, he shares “I learned that it is important for all of us to be our own little leader, doing our best to inspire others to help other people, especially the less fortunate.” “We would like to thank the communities, sponsors and youth volunteers for participating in HYLB2019. Your enthusiasm and dedication is inspirational. We do hope for your support
in HYLB 2020 and beyond,” says Lili Fuentes, Chief Operating Officer of Habitat Philippines. HYLB is Habitat’s flagship youth program in Asia Pacific which started in 2012 and has happened every year since. It aims to engage youth to take the lead in helping communities have safe, decent and affordable housing. Volunte er sites for HYLB 2019 include: Brgy. Tanza-Navotas City; Brgy. See MOBILIZE, page 15