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Lawmen nab college stude for marijuana By DIVINA M. SUSON Correspondent

ILIGAN City--Operatives of the Philippine Drug En- Members of the EcoWaste Coalition hold a picket minutes before the the 2.561 tons of electronic wastes from Hong Kong will be shipped back forcement Agency (PDEA) to its point of origin during the send-off at the Mindanao Container Terminal (MCT) in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental on Monday. Joining them is

Highly toxic computer junks, parts sent back to Hongkong See NAB, page 11

By CRIS DIAZ Executive Editor

TAGOLO-AN, Misamis Oriental--A shipload of garbage disguised as “electronic parts” left at 12 noon Monday at the port of the Mindanao International Container Terminal (MICT) here on board the cargo vessel SITC Nagoya bound for Hongkong. John Simon, the customs collector of the sub-port of MICT, said that the environmental officials and members of the local media

MCT sub-port collector John Simon. Photo

were given a chance to take a glance of the garbage prior to the send-off ceremony. “We want the witnesses to know that the cargoes were 100 per cent garbage,” Simon said. Customs officials, however, closed the 40-footer van after the witnesses complained of the putrid smell emanating from the garbage. Simon said that the cargo was highly dangerous because of its “very high chemical contents”

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emanating from “computer junk parts.” The cargoes, consigned to Crowd Win Industrial Limited company in Pasay City, docked in the MICT port in January 2019 with “complete papers” purportedly coming from the Hongkong-based company Hin Yuen Tech. Evn. Ltd. Simon said that the EcoWaste Coalition, an environmental group, coordinated with the Bureau of Customs and joined in the probe along with the

regional environmental officials. He said that during the probe, customs officials found out that the papers of the Hongkong cargoes were all fictitious. “The BOC, along with other government line agencies, are now conducting a deeper probe to identify the culprits of the illegal cargoes,” Simon said. During the send-0ff Monday, officials of the regional Environmental See TOXIC, page 11

Solon wants stricter rules on importation of waste By RUEL V. PELONE Managing Editor

VILLANUEVA, Misamis Oriental--Rep. Juliette T. Uy of the second district urged the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) to issue a new and stricter regulations in regard to the importation of “any form of waste from any country in See WASTE, page 11

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Iligan solon to drivers: Give students, senior citizens, PWDs fare discount By DIVINA M. SUSON Correspondent

ILIGAN City--As classes open on June 3, Iligan City Lone District Congressman Frederick Siao reminds drivers of public utility vehicles and transport network

companies to implement the mandatory 20 percent discount for students, persons with disabilities and senior citizens. The congressman reelect, who authors the Student See DISCOUNT, page 11

OPINION Page 4 The election terror goes high tech in modern times Mindanao Container Terminal (MCT) sub-port collector John Simon shows to the media the documents signifying that the 2.561 tons of electronic wastes from Hong Kong will be shipped back to its point of origin during the sendoff at the MCT in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental on Monday June 3. Photo by Gerry Lee Gorit

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Bukidnon holds peace forum, vows full support to end armed conflict M A L AY BA L AY C I T Y, Bukidnon -- Heeding the government’s call to finally end communist insurgency in the country, various sectors in Bukidnon joined in the peace and development forum recently at Kaamulan Folk Arts Theater, Malaybalay City. Participated by more than 200 barangay captains and leaders; city and municipal planning and development officers; and representatives of local and national government agencies in the province, the Regional Development Council (RDC) 10’s chairman Bukidnon governor Jose Maria R. Zubiri led the delegation in discussing Executive Order No. 70 (EO 70) and Convergence Areas for Peace and Development (CAPDev). The workshop on “Validation of Needs” highlighted the forum by giving participants enough time to validate the programs, projects, and activities (PPAs) needed in their respective communities. These PPAs, were earlier endorsed by RDC for inclusion in the 2020 National Budget. These were also included in the 25 Billion budget for conflict-affected areas in Bukidnon, which already earned RDC’s nod last March. The event is in line with the operationalization of President Rodrigo Duterte’s EO 70 that institutionalizes a “whole-of-nation approach.” The executive order created the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) that leads all government’s move in ending the local communist rebellion. Chaired by President Duterte himself, NTF-ELCAC’s mission is to ensure inter-agency convergence in project implementation to address causes of armed conflict at the local level. The task force works towards ensuring that social services, employment op-

portunities and improved quality of life should be spread out in areas experiencing clashes with communist rebels. The CAPDev, on the other hand, is Region 10’s banner program to set EO 70 in motion. This move aims to address the root causes of insurgency through focused, coordinated and sustained delivery of basic services and social development packages by the government in poor, conflict-affected and Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs) in region 10. Major General Franco Nemesio Gacal, commander of the Army’s 4th Infantry Division, who also serves as chairperson of RTF-ELCAC technical working group in the region, said despite continuing successes of the operations by the security sector, some of the government’s attempt in stopping insurgency was in vain because of the lack of harmonization and synchronization of government plans and programs with civilian agencies. Further, it failed to encourage the participation of all sectors of society, Gacal said. “In effect, EO 70 shifts the traditional military-centric approach into a civilianled approach in confronting the communist terrorist group. Good governance is the key ingredient in the ‘whole-of-nation approach’. From our experience, the military solution should be just one of the many components in addressing the communist insurgency,” he added. Likewise, 403rd Brigade Commander Col. Edgardo de Leon said the task force needs to continue discussing and defining some complexities in identifying and addressing the root causes of insurgency to help the government win the war versus communist terror groups. De Leon lauded Gov. See FORUM, page 11

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Representative Macmod Mending of Anak Mindanao and Representative Cristina Roa-Puno of the first district of Antipolo City emphasize the importance of cooperation among MAA residents to fast track the debris clearing operations.

MAA homeowners’ cooperation sought to fast track debris clearing operations MARAWI CITY -- Cooperation among homeowners of damaged structures at the most affected area (MAA) is crucial to fast track the debris clearing operations in the area. This was the statement aired by Anak Mindanao (AMIN) Representative Macmod Mending in a media interview after visiting the transitory shelter sites at Rorogagus and Boganga, MAA, and permanent shelter site at Barangay Kilala this morning. Mending, who chairs

the House subcommittee on Marawi rehabilitation, was joined by his fellow lawmakers AMIN Representative Amihilda J. Sangcopan and Representative Cristina Roa-Puno of Antipolo City’s first district. In his visit here today, Mending saw that there were already more structures demolished at MAA and that the progress of debris clearing operations is on track. “I based my assessment from the start of the debris clearing operations in March this year, barely two months

ago.” he said. Representative Puno also appealed to the affected homeowners to cooperate with the Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) by giving their consent to demolish their damaged houses to finish the debris clearing activities soon. In a related development, TFBM chair and Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC) Secretary Eduardo del Rosario has assured that the TFBM and the National Housing Authority (NHA) would

always “follow government rules and regulations and generally accepted ethical and moral standards in the overall rehabilitation of Marawi City.” Del Rosario further assured the affected families and communities that the TFBM and its 56 memberagencies faithfully follow and adhere to government accounting rules and regulations in the discharge of their functions in fulfillment of the President’s instruction to ensure that “Marawi will rise as a prosperous city again.” (PIA-ICC)

Noel Saldajeno, BFAR Lanao del Norte Officer in Charge said, the P3.6 million Community Fish Landing Center project was built with inclusion of post-harvest equipment, eight units of stainless steel fish stalls and two chest freezers. He added that this project

aims to promote and boost the fishery and aqua products in the municipality to ensure food security. “This CFLC will also serve as a hub for other activities like skills training, information generation and a venue for sharing knowledge about the sustainable livelihood of

fisheries,” he added. Town Mayor Engr. Joselito E. Miquiabas expressed his support by assuring CFLC be used and kept according to its function. “Bacolod CFLC is very advantageous because it was built beside the sea, not like

Bacolod town receive Community Fish Landing Center from BFAR LANAO DEL NORTE -- A Community Fish Landing Center (CFLC) was turned over to the local government of Bacolod in Lanao del Norte to boost its fishery and aqua products and ensure food security in the municipality. Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) region 10 spearheaded this turnover during the celebration of Farmers and Fisherfolks’ Month at Barangay Poblacion, Purok 6, Bacolod.

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Be Happy in School By GRETCHEN NOVA P. MANOOP T-III

A school is a place where children learn and play. They say being in school is never easy but it has fun. We can learn at home and so much in school. We learn lines, numbers and alphabets. We flew to different beautiful destinations and met the sixteen Presidents of the Philippines through Araling Panlipunan , we meet and greet different great people all over the world through English and Filipino subjects, we became engineers and accountant whenever mathematics invades the class, we became Picasso and Beethoven as we embrace music and art; and our innate Scientist skills arouses as we start tingling things around us. Everything is in school. Being in school is never easy you have to wake up early to get ready. When you arrive in school you

have chores to do to make the school tidy. There are assignment and projects to be done in order to have good grades. Formal themes to do in order to practice writing skills. Problems are given to develop critical thinking. Test are inevitable but grades are predictable as to the measurements of your efforts done, but no matter what the pressures are just be happy in school because it is for your future. Rain or shine you have to keeping going with no turning back. Poverty, illness, family problems are sometimes the reason of giving up but they are hurdled when heart and mind is determined to finish what has been started because goals are set highly than the sun. When things around seems falling apart just be happy in school because there is a price waiting in the finish line.

Battle is unescapable but remember, yourself determination is the greatest armada to win life’s challenges. Teachers, school policies are some a student need to deal with, there are those easy to get along and follow and there are those learners think they might fail because it is so hard for them to please. Yet with all of these, just be happy in school because it is where you hone yourself in preparation for your ambition. Be happy in school even it means you are struggling, even if it cost so much of your time, even it consumes so much of your resources because life’s greatest treasure for your future lies how you did your best and enjoy the moment learning in school. Trusting God, worrying less and praying often is the key to being happy without questioning every detail of life’s uncertainty.

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CEO Nati features Primavera City and IDC projects at IPAX Asia-Pacific 2019 BANGKOK - Italpinas Development Corporation (IDC TM), Chairman and CEO, Architect Romolo Valentino Nati, was among the guest speakers at the conference held on May 15 at the Marriot Marquis Queen’s Park, Bangkok, within the IPAX Asia Pacific 2019 event. Linked to The International Property Awards, IPAX-Asia Pacific event brings together winners of the world-renowned International Property Awards and served as prime meeting place to do business with the most prominent property professionals from around the world, such as Presidents, CEOs, MDs and Chairmen, with world’s leading companies working across all aspects of the residential and commercial property industry such as architecture, interior design, property development and real estate sales. Arch. Romolo Nati, CEO of IDC was invited at the con-

ference together with selected experts, such as Kunle Barker (Property Expert), Janet Salem (Officer UN Environment Programme), Tony Morris (Founder & Managing Director–The Sales Doctors) and Dexter Bryn Norville (National Director & Co-Head of Property & Asset Management JLL Thailand). Nati shared his expertise and achievements as CEO of IDC, a develop-

ment company committed to environmental sustainability through elegant architectural solutions and trademark contemporary Italian aesthetic. Italpinas Development Corporation is a publicly listed Italian-Filipino company which specializes in ecofriendly mixed-use projects in Northern Mindanao, such as its flagship development, Primavera Residences, fol-

lowed by Primavera City, both awarded by The International Property Awards-Asia Pacific as Best Mixed-use Developments. During IPAX conference, Arch. Nati received the coveted International Property Awards plaque for IDC’s latest project, Miramonti Green Residences, under construction in Sto. Tomas, Batangas, that has been recognized Best Mixed-use

Development in the AsiaPacific Region by International Property Awards 2019. Arch. Nati is spends time sharing his advocacy and experience attending events, exhibitions and speaking engagement and has been invited at numerous events and conferences as speaker and panelist among which : the “High level dialogue on ASEAN- ITALY Economic

Relations” held in Singapore, organized by The European House-Ambrosetti, the BEX ASIA 2018 in Singapore and in Kuala Lumpur at The Sustainability Summit Asia 2018 organized by The Economist. He has also been featured in National Geographic Magazine ASIA as “One of the Philippines’ new business leaders “and, in Bloomberg Philippines, as a “Thought Leader”.

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The election terror goes high tech in modern times

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte announced that the Smartmatic Precinct Count Optical Scanner (PCOS) would longer be used in the succeeding election. Duterte knew that the PCOS machines, dubbed by most Filipinos as “Tikas” (swindling) machines, were not reliable as a counting machine during elections. The complaints about the alleged “fraudulent” performance of the PCOS machines became viral during and after the holding the midterm elections in May this year. Hundreds, if not, thousands have complained about the sudden breakdown of the PCOS machines at the start and at the height of the elections in most areas in the country. There were a number of apprehensions about the breakdowns, which drew suspicions that the incidents were purportedly managed in order to rig the election results in favor of certain candidates. With the suspicions that the election was rigged, the proclaimed winners became an object of aspersion, especially by those

who believed that election was carried out amid fraud, harassment, and massive vote-buying. Who cares, anyway? The winners, especially those suspected of employing the election fraud, could only shrug shoulders. After all, the Commissions on Elections (COMELEC) has already proclaimed the winner. For an unscrupulous and corrupt candidate, the objective of winning the electoral process is the only means. For the winners, whether the election is fraudulent does not matter. No amount of “sour griping” could change the result of the election anymore. Those who wants to contest the results are free to file a protest in court. Unfortunately, the decisions rendered on most election protests have always favored the poll winners. In most cases, the reelected incumbents, who have the liberty to squander the financial resources of the government, gain an upper hand in court battles. Call it incredible, but that is taking place in our country. The question about a

credible election has gone back even before the country had its first formal election during the American occupation after the WW11. Did anyone remember the Tejeros Convention in March 1897 in Cavite where the two revolutionary factions of the Magdiwang under Andres Bonifacio and Magdalo of Emilio Aguinaldo supposedly elected the first formal Presidential elections of the Philippines. While Aguinaldo was not around (part of the drama), his group outnumbered the group of Bonifacio who joined the Tejeros Convention. There is nothing to write about in details on what transpired in the Tejeros Convention elections. Matter of fact, the election in the Tejeros Convention was the first recorded election fraud in the country’s history. In other words, the holding of a fraudulent election has become a curse in the country’s electoral process since that infamous Tejeros Convention. Thus, in the 60s, the electoral process was marred by burning and absconding of ballot boxes. Aside from desecrating the ballot boxes,

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killings, kidnappings and the silencing of political leaders and supporters were rampant then. The advent of the modern technology, however, have softened the terror that otherwise form part of the electoral script in the country. With the armed forces and the national police taking part in ensuring a safe and peaceful conduct of elections, the killings and absconding of ballot boxes were contained. Yes, the physical terror might have gone during the electoral process in the country. However, the technological terror has obviously taken place as the crooked politicians showed willingness to spend millions of pesos, if only to gain victory. Duterte’s order to shun the Smartmatic PCOS machines in future elections only bolster the belief that the winners of the elections, which employs the “notorious” machines were unworthy of the positions. -0- Email comments/reactions: crisguardian@yahoo. com

Think A Minute

Hope you dance THINK a minute. Not long ago a couple was taking a holiday in the mountains of California. Day after day they saw the same young man sitting by a bridge near their hotel. At first they thought he was fishing, but after a closer look they realized he was doing nothing but sitting and staring at the sky. Finally on the last day of their vacation they asked him: “Why do you sit in this same spot every day?” He answered, “I believe in reincarnation. I believe that I’ve lived many different lives before and that I’ll have many more lives after this one. So I’ve decided to sit this life out.” While it may seem funny, it is actually tragic that this young man does not face the fact that this life is the only one we have, so it is impossible just to “sit it out.” Each day we are either moving forward or backward, getting stronger or weaker, better or worse as a person. Time does not stop for anyone—which means our “dance of life” will soon be over. Listen to the words of this popular song entitled, I Hope You Dance: “May you never take one single breath for granted; may love never leave you empty handed. Whenever one

door closes, I hope one more opens. Promise me you’ll give faith a fighting chance…And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance… Don’t let some hell-bent heart leave you bitter; when you come close to selling out, reconsider. Give heaven more than just a passing glance. And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance.” The best news is it’s never too late to start. We begin each day with a fresh, new choice to change. But life is short, so do what you need to do today! Jesus made it clear: the way we live now determines where we live forever after we die—with Him or without Him. Only the Creator of life knows the “right steps” to the dance of life. Won’t you ask Him to take full charge of your heart and daily way of living? He will lead and teach you how to “dance,” that is, fully live each day the right, satisfying way He designed you to live both now and forever. ****** In 1972 Life magazine published a story about the true adventures of John Goddard. When he was 15-years-old John heard his grandmother sadly say: “If only I had done that when I was young…” At that mo-

ment, John determined not to have regrets at the end of his life, so he wrote down 127 goals for his life. He named 10 rivers he wanted to explore and 17 mountains he wanted to climb. He wanted to read the entire Bible, Encyclopedia Britannica, plus everything written by Shakespeare, Plato, Aristotle and other famous authors. He wanted to marry and have children. Professionally he wanted to pursue a career in medicine, as a pilot, and also serve as a missionary. Sound impossible? Already at the age of 47, John Goddard had accomplished 103 of his 127 goals! You may not have as many goals as John Goddard. But if you do not have any goals in your life, you will not have much motivation to get up in the morning, nor will you have much satisfaction at the end of each day—let alone at the end of your life. However, living life to the fullest is not only about achieving goals of activities and tasks. This is a letter written by an 83-year-old woman to her friend. “Dear Bertha, I’m reading more and cleaning the house less. I’m enjoying the view without worrying about the weeds in the garden. I’m spending more time with

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my family and friends…I wear my favorite clothes every day. If it’s worth doing, I try to do it now. I think if people had known they were dying, they would have called family and friends, including those they needed to apologize to and forgive past offenses and hurts. I’m now doing these important things, such as telling my husband and parents more often how much I love them. I’m trying not to put off anything that would add laughter or luster to our lives. Every morning I remind myself that it is wonderful to be alive. Every day, every minute, every breath is a gift from God. Life may not be the party we hoped for, but we can still dance and live it to the fullest.” How about you? Won’t you ask the One Who designed and made life to take full charge of your life every day? Only He can help you start making every single moment count both for now and for your everlasting life after death. Just think a minute.

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Double pay for work on June holidays – DOLE WORKERS in the private sector who will report to duty on regular holidays this month should get paid twice their regular daily wages, the labor department reminded employers. Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III issued a labor advisory prescribing the proper payment of wages for the regular holidays on June 5 and 12, observance of Eid’l Fitr and Philippine Independence Day, respectively. In the advisory, employees who did not work on said holidays shall be paid 100 percent of their salar y ([B asic wage + COLA] x 100 percent)], while those who worked

shall be paid 200 percent of their regular salary for the first eight hours ([Basic wage + COLA] x 200 percent). Further, if the employees worked overtime (work done in excess of eight hours), they shall be paid an additional 30 percent of their hourly rate (hourly rate of the basic wage x 200 percent x 130 percent x number of hours worked). Moreover, those who worked on a regular holiday that also fell on their rest day shall be paid an additional 30 percent of their basic wage of 200 percent [(Basic wage + COLA) x 200 percent] + [30 percent (Basic wage x 200 percent)]. Workers who rendered

overtime work on a regular holiday that also fell on their rest day shall be paid an additional 30 percent of their hourly rate on said day (hourly rate of the basic wage x 200 percent x 130 percent x 130 percent x number of hours worked). President Rodrigo Duterte issued Proclamation No. 729, series of 2019 declaring the Feast of Ramadhan or Eid’l Fitr on June 5 as a regular holiday throughout the country while Proclamation No. 555, series of 2018 declared June 12, 2019, as a regular holiday in the observance of the Philippine Independence Day. Paul Ang

DOST digital library widely accessible in Davao Region THE DOST-STII lauds the DOST XI for successfully deploying 122 STARBOOKS – an offline digital library throughout the region. Science & Technology Academic and ResearchBased Openly Operated Kiosk Stations also known as STARBOOKS, is a digital library developed by DOST-STII which serves as a one-stop repository of S&T information. The reg iona l of f ice ranked 3rd based on the number of STARBOOKS

installed in 2018, following the lead of Region 1 with 158 units and Region 2 with 125 units deployed, respectively. The number of STARBOOKS installed by DOST XI increased significantly from 36 in 2017 to 122 units for 2018 alone. Up to present, the DOST XI is targeting to install another 100 units across the region in 2019. A Consultative Workshop on the Latest Development and Contents in STARBOOKS was orga-

nized by the DOST-STII last May 9-10, 2019 at the Golden Prince Hotel & Suites, Cebu City. The workshop was participated by over 80 Regional Deployment Officers throughout the country. Aside from the presentation of accomplishments and strategies in deployments, it was also revealed that the STARBOOKS offline mobile application will soon be available for download at the Google Play Store.

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D-MAX Boondock Debuts in ‘Open House’ as Part of the “I Love Isuzu” Campaign A month after the festive and successful launch of the “I Love Isuzu” campaign last April 25 at the Festival Supermall in Alabang, Muntinlupa City, Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) shifts the celebration a bit further south at Isuzu Santa Rosa. The focus of the “Open House” has now been the launch of the new Isuzu D-MAX Boondock. The “Open House” concept, part of the “I Love Isuzu” campaign, makes Isuzu Santa Rosa dealership, its vehicle roster and aftermarket services, closer to its customers and potential buyers by way of fun and engaging activities, contests and promotions; the introduction of the new D-MAX Boondock. The festivities started early with the motorcade of 24 vehicles drumming up excitement along the designated route from a Shell station in Biñan going to the dealership. The D-MAX Boondock was finally revealed after IPC Product Planning Head Robert Carlos described the new and exciting details about the

pick-up. Based on initial feedback by customers and members of the D-MAX Club coming from Team Isuzu Pilipinas and Team ICE in attendance, the D-MAX Boondock Edition packs in more of the tough, durable, and powerful persona that truly befits its name, its intended natural habitat. The D-MAX Boondock Edition fits the utilitarian vehicle profile sought after by the premium lifestyle, with its higher ride height of 247 mm, 1, 900 mm overall height, off-road look, and a muscular stance that looks tough enough for anything that comes its way. Based on the popular D-MAX 3.0L LS, the D-MAX Boondock Edition is fitted with 265/70 R 17 All-terrain tires wrapped around black alloy wheel R17 rims. This all-terrain tire has been engineered to provide ultimate traction across various conditions, whether rolling down the highway or leaving the pavement behind. Monotube nitrogencharged performance shock absorbers ensure instantaneous response

to changing road conditions and offering faster damping reaction. As a result, improved steering control on different terrain and driving conditions is achieved. The steel side steps not only give easy access but offer valuable protection to the pick-up body. The honeycomb design with the Boondock logo also helps in no-fuss cleaning and provides better traction during ingress and egress. To complement the overall look, the D-MAX Boondock Edition is equipped with roof rail, cargo extender, rocker panel, over fender, and a massive Boondock decalinstalled at the tailgate. Of course, the D-MAX Boondock Edition walks the talk, with its powerful, Euro-4 emissions rated 4JJ1TCX 4-Cylinder in-line Blue Power 3.0-liter diesel engine with turbo intercooler and VGS Turbo Charger mated to a 6-speed manual transmission with gearshift indicator or a 6-speed automatic

transmission with sequential shift. The D-MAX Boondock Edition is able to generate maximum power outputs of 177 PS at 3,600 RPM and 380 Nm of torque at 1,800 to 2,800 RPM. Available in Cosmic Black and Galena Gray colors, the Isuzu D-MAX Boondock Edition is priced at P1.390 million for the D-MAX 3.0 4×2 LS MT Boondock, and P1.455 million for the D-MAX 3.0 4×2 LS AT Boondock. Beyond the debut of the Isuzu D-MAX

Boondock Edition, the “Open House” in Isuzu Sta. Rosa underscores how valuable Isuzu customers and the Filipino motoring public are to IPC, and it shows once more in the “I Love Isuzu” campaign in the dealership. The “I Love Isuzu” campaign has entailed months of research, planning, and collaboration among IPC and its dealers, business partners, suppliers, and the various Isuzu auto clubs across the country. The campaign

perfectly represents IPC and continues the good relationship with long-time clients and partners. The “I Love Isuzu” campaign has hinged on not just Isuzu vehicles’ exceptional durability, reliability, power, performance, and fuelefficiency, but also on the entire motoring lifestyle experience of their owners and their families and friends, the kind of lifestyle experiences that have evolved into fond See ISUZU, page 9

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Illegal recruiter nabbed in Davao City to face raps DAVAO CITY -- The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) – Davao is set to file a case against an arrested illegal recruiter on Monday. CIDG field unit chief, Maj. Milgrace Driz on Sunday said the case against Aisha Manayaga Shaikh is ready for filing through inquest proceeding. Shaikh will be facing charges for violation of the Labor Code of the Philippines and the Migrant Workers Act. Shaikh, 33, was arrested during an entrapment operation conducted by the CIDG together with personnel of the San Pedro Police at her residence in Ciudad de Esperanza in Cabantian, Buhangin District on late Friday afternoon. Driz said Shaikh was caught in the act of receiving marked money from the complain-

ants/applicants to work abroad. She said Shaikh is not authorized to recruit and receive money for processing or for any purpose when the CIDG verified with Philippine Overseas Employment Administration. Driz said the operatives also confiscated from Shaikh about PHP15,000 cash (marked money), and three Philippine passports of her victims, whose names were withheld. “The CIDG Davao City has a mandate to strengthen the implementation of the laws for the protection and promotion of the welfare of migrant workers, their families and overseas Filipino in distress and help in the enforcement of the Labor Code of the Philippines,” Driz said. Driz called on the public to always be aware of any recruitment activities for their protection. (PNA)

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memories throughout the decades. Isuzu Sta. Rosa’s “Open House” as an integral part of the campaign, has lined

up various activities and rewards schemes for its clients, customers and stakeholders, including: Special 10K worth of Isuzu Parts Coupon for closed transactions, 3K worth of SHELL Fuel Voucher for

Collaborative learning By MARIA FE T. JESTO

COLLAB ORATIVE learning is a situation which two or more people learn or attempt to learn something together. Unlike individual learning, people engaged in collaborative learning capitalize on one another’s resources and skills (asking one another for information, evaluating one another’s ideas, monitoring one another’s work, etc.) More s p e c i f i c a l ly, collaborative learning is based on the model that knowledge can be created within a population where members actively interact by sharing experiences and take on asymmetric roles. Put differently, collaborative learning refers to methodologies and environments in which learners engage in a common task where each individual depends on and is accountable to

each other. These include both face-to-face conversations and computer discussions (online fora, chatrooms, etc.) Methods for examining collaborative learning processes include conversation analysis and statistical discourse analysis. Thus, collaborative learning is commonly illustrated when groups of students work together to search for understanding, meaning or solutions or to create an artifact or product of their learning. Furthermore, collaborative learning redefines the traditional student-teacher relationship in the classroom which results in controversy over whether this paradigm is more benerficial than harmful. Collaborative learning activities can include collaborative writing, group projects, joint problem solving, debates, study teams and other activities.

Internationalization of education By RODORA MAGNA SABUD CANADILLA Teacher III Salay National High School Salay, Misamis Oriental

INTERNATIONALIZATION of education simply means the process of integrating an international, intercultural or global dimension into the purpose, functions or delivery of education. In practice, it is the process of commercializing research and college education for the recruitment of foreign students from wealthy countries in order to generate revenue, secure national profile and build international reputation. The main components of internationalization of education are recruitment of international students, development of international campuses of certain schools (it may be a public school from here in the Philippines), students, staff and scholar exchange programs, internationalization of the curriculum and research and educa-

tion partnerships between institutions regionally and internationally. There are specific rationales which are driving the internationalization and strategies which are being used in the internationalization of education. They are idealism, instrumentalism and educationalism. An idealist rationale of internationalization of education can generate a more democratic, fair and equal world with regard to international cooperation. The second rationale is consistent with practical and economic goals. This rationale influences policymakers on developing the level of transparency and mobilization between national educational systems, enabling and simplifying the mobility of people and integrating college degrees, etc.

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every successful referral offered to existing clients and 20% Isuzu Genuine Parts Discount. In addition to this, a whole day of bankers’ and client test drive, Fleet Service Clinic and open service shop for clients. To know more about IPC’s “I Love Isuzu” campaign, upcoming Isuzu Dealer Open House schedules, and the D-MAX Boondock Edition as well as the complete roster of Isuzu commercial vehicles and light commercial vehicles, visit your nearest Isuzu dealer or log on to www. isuzuphil.com.

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explosives issued by Judge Ambrosio de Luna, Presiding Judge of Regional Trial Court of Palawan Branch 51, Puerto Princesa City. Police operatives recovered from Anjawang’s possession a .45 caliber pistol, ammunition, and a fragmentation grenade. Tagum said Hassan was arrested for possession of a fragmentation grenade. Brig. Gen. Marcelo Morales, chief of Police Regional Office-11 (PRO-11), said Thursday that the arrest of the duo came after intelligence operatives received information on their presence in neighboring Panabo City. Morales said the two went into hiding after warrants for their arrest were issued, staying for two days in Panabo City and arrived in Davao City on the day

they were arrested. According to Morales, Anjawang was confirmed as an Abu Sayyaf member who was last seen on a CCTV footage in Patikul, Sulu. Anjawang denied this, saying he is a mere construction worker. Hassan also denied he is a member of the ASG but admitted he has a frustrated murder case. (PNA)

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Manobo residents in farflung areas of Talaingod noticeably have become cooperative in government projects especially those related with education. The Ata Manobos of Nasilaban and those in nearby communities are looking forward that more roads would be opened leading to their communities following the construction of more public schools in the hinterlands.

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On the other hand, while also obedient),” she said at Sitio Butay , the Philip- in an interview. (Jeanevive pine Information Agency Duron-Abangan, PIA XI) learned of the dedication that teachers assigned in far-flung DepEd integrated schools, have nurtured for their students. Daisy Legaspi, 28 years old, resident of the Muncipality of Asuncion, Davao del Norte has been teaching CAGAYAN DE ORO MAIN BRANCH at Butay Integrated School P & J Lim Bldg., Tiano Brothers for two years and yet she Kalambagohan Sts., has overcome the thought Tel. # (08822) 727-829 * Telefax # (088) 856-1947 of having to travel far on a single motorcycle, to teach. CAMIGUIN BRANCH “Di ko inisip ang hirap B. Aranas St., Poblacion, Mambajao, dito dahil nakikita ko sa Camiguin Tel. # (088) 387-0491 mga bata na mapagbigay CORRALES BRANCH sila, mapagmahal, matuCorrales Ave., Cagayan de Oro City lungin dili lang sa kanilang kapwa estudyante kundi rin DIVISORIA BRANCH sa mga guro. Masunurin na Atty. Erasmo B. Damasing Bldg., #61 Don A. Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City mga bata, (I haven’t brushed Tel. # (088) 857-3631 aside the sacrifices because I have seen in the children LAPASAN BRANCH goods traits. They’re genLapasan Hi-way, Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 231-6739 erous, loving, helpful that only to their fellows but CARMEN BRANCH also to teachers. They’re Vamenta Blvd., Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 231-2011

ALAGANG ASO

KNOW ALL MENT BY THESE PRESENTS:

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Ako’y may alagang aso, Na palaging nasa tabi ko. Kami’y laging magkasama, Saan man magpunta. Itinuring kong tunay na kaibigan, Dahil palagi siyang nandiyan. Wala ng hihigit pa sa kanya, Dahil iba ang idinulot niyang saya. Ngayo’y wala ka na, Iyong mga alaala ay narito pa. Hindi kita malilimutan, Kahit kailan pa man.

Partnering with experts in education By MARY JENN B. SARTE Teacher I Sumirap National High School

DEPED has confirmed that the Philippines and China will be partnering on various initiatives to enhance the education sector’s infrastructure requirements as well as cultural exchange – particularly for interested Filipino teachers. Filipino teachers who wish to be trained in Mandarin or to teach the English language in China will soon have more education, cultural and professional

opportunities. There are nearly 300 teachers that have already been trained in the Mandarin language at the Confucius Institute here in the Philippines. They have formal lessons here and then they go to China for exposure visits. This is intended to be enhanced. The prospective training expansion is expected to also improve the teachinglearning process for Filipino students – specifically those in junior high school who are taking Chinese Mandarin ans an elective subject

under DepEd’s Special Program in Foreign Language in public schools. Aside from Mandarin, SPFL also offers Spanish, French, German, Korean and Japanese languages as elective subjects. In return, China is interested in hiring around 2,000 Filipino teachers to teach English to Chinese learners. The Chinese government is committed to ensure the quality, compensation, benefits and welfare of Filipino teachers who will be employed.

Republic of the Philippine’s SUPREME COURT 4TH SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Sharia’ a Judicial District Iligan City IN THE MATTER OF JOINT PETITION TO DECLARE NULITY CIVIL CASE NO. 2019-046 MARRIAGE UNDER PAR. 2 OF ART. 24 OF THE OF MUSLIM CODE, NASRODIN ANUGOD GANDAWALI and AMERAH ANUGOD GANDAWALI a.k.a. MANGONTONG LUMONDAYA, Petitioners. X - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -/ ORDER

In compliance with Section 5 R.A. No. 9048. A notice is hereby served to the public that RENATO DOTDOT RANGAS has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “HONORATO” to “RENATO”, and the child’s date of birth from “JANUARY 16, 1960” to “JANUARY 10, 1960” in the Certificate of Live Birth of HONORATO DUTDUT RANGAS who was born on January 16, 1960 at Golden Ribbon, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte and whose parents are CAMELO RANA RANGAS and RUFA CACERES DUTDUT.. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 12 June 2019.

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Before this court is a verified petition for declaration of nullity of marriage under P.D. 1083 or Muslim Cod.e That petitioners allegedly husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed in accordance with Muslim rites on January 4, 2012, Iligan City , in reality they are closely relatives to each other by uncle and niece which prohibited marriage under Muslim law and petitioner’s claim that they were not aware how it happened such document that they are husband and wife in fact is not . WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on June 14, 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 17th day of May y 2019

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Republic of the Philippine’s SUPREME COURT 4TH SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Sharia’ a Judicial District Iligan City ENRICA R. BARDINAS, Petitioners, Versus MOHAMUD ABDIRIZAK OMAR, defendant, X-------- ---------------/

CEVIL CASE NO 2019_______ FOR: Judicial Confirmation of The DIVORCE Agreement

S U M M O N S B Y P U B L I C A T I ON TO: MOHAMUD ABDIRIZAK OMAR, 5345 Tormis street Urgello Cebu City G R E E T I N G S: By virtue of the court Order dated May 8, 2019. You are hereby required to appear or file with his court within ten (10) days from date of the last publication of this summons, either personally, through council or with the assistance of the clerk of court at 3rd floor, Diesel Tech Engineering, Bldg, Tubod Highway,Iligan City your answers to the petition filed by your wife (ENRICA R. BARDINAS), which substance she prays for a grant Divorce. You are hereby required to serve a copy of your petitioner at her residence at Purok Green Noville, Upper Baraas, TUBOD, Iligan City. You are reminded of the provision in the IBP-OCA Memorandum on Policy Guidelines dated March 12, 2002 to observe or restraint in filing a motion to dismiss and instead allege the grounds thereof as defenses in the answers. Should you fail to come personally or through a representative or file your answer to the petition within the aforesaid period, the court shall proceed to receive the evidence ex-parte upon which judgement shall be rendered? Iligan City, Philippines , May 9, 2019

HON. OSOP M.ALI Presiding Judge

(SGD) JUDITH ALVIZO – CALO,LIB,MPA City Civil Registrar

This document is in reference to the document entitled DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT executed in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon on 17th October 2012 by the heirs of the late FELIZA YASE and PATERNO YASE, SR., namely EVELYNDA Y EFONDO, VERONICA Y. CALINGASAN, EDEN Y. QUIETA, NEMA Y. ONTONG , NOEL D. YASE, PATERNO D.YASE, JR., ANALIZA Y. VILLAR, DIONISIO D. YASE, YVONNE A. YASE noted and entered in the Notarial Register of Atty. Juliano C. Lavisores on October 17, 2012. Said document refers to the estate of the deceased FELIZA YASE and PATERNO YASE, SR., who died on December 10, 2010 andFebruary 2, 2002 at San Miguel, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, repectively. May it be known that the undersigned parties do hereby agree to make the following addition/ addendum to the aforementioned Deed outlined below: “ THAT SAID DECEASED, AT THE TIME OF THEIR DEATH, ALSO LEFT THE FOLLOWING REAL PROPERTIES, WHICH MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED, TO WIT: a. ) A PARCEL OF LAND, Lot No. 1708, Cad. 867, Case 4, situated in the Barrio of San Miguel, Municipality of Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon. Containing an area of THIRTEEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED EIGHTY EIGHT (13,688) SQUARE METERS. Covered by Katibayan ng Orihinal na Titulo Blg. P-30419. Is the subject of ADDENDUM TO DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT,under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. FARRAH L. YONCGO-INIHAO, Notary Public, per Doc No. 340; Page No. 68; Book No. XXXII; Series of 2019.

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PRRD calls for accountability on effects of climate change By EJ ROQUE

MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Friday called for accountability on the global effects of climate change. “The Philippines joined the global consensus to fight climate change. We hope that this consensus would hold and real action be undertaken, especially by those most responsible for this monumental problem. Governments must comply with obligations beyond our constituency,” he said during his keynote address at the Nikkei Conference in Tokyo, Japan. “There is not even a sanction. And mankind has always been there as practiced by many over the periods of generations of just talk. And at the end of a century or two, there is trouble, there is war. I don’t know what would be the end result of this climate change, but I can say to you now it will wreak destruction,” he added. Duterte said the Philip-

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AirAsia PH boosts PH-Taiwan service By MA. CRISTINA ARAYATA

pines is suffering worse than other countries on the issue of climate change. “We are faced with the same global challenges, but some suffer more than others. Nothing demonstrates this better than climate change. Vulnerabilities are not equally shared by all nations. Developing countries that have contributed the least to global warming, like my country the Philippines, suffer the most from its horrendous consequences,” he said. The President called for an end to this cycle as he addressed government and business leaders from other countries. See CALLS, page 11

MANILA -- AirAsia Philippines is boosting its services between the Philippines and Taiwan, as it launches flights between Clark and Kaohsiung, and Cebu-Kaohsiung starting August 1. “Kaohsiung is one of the biggest cities in Taiwan, and (it’s) closer to the Philippines than Taipei,” AirAsia Philippines chief executive officer, Dexter Comendador, told the Philippine News Agency (PNA) over the weekend. He added that there is a big Filipino community in Kaohsiung and they have long wanted direct flights to the Philippines. At present, AirAsia Philippines is offering flights between Manila and Taipei, as well as the ManilaKaohsiung route. “We also have the CebuTaipei and Clark-Taipei ser-

vices,” he said. Meanwhile, as a promotional offer, the carrier announced it would sell Cebu-Kaohsiung and ClarkKaohsiung tickets for as low as PHP990.

Clark-Kaohsiung promotional fare is valid for booking until June 2, while Cebu-Kaohsiung promotional tickets are valid for booking from June 3-6. Travel period for both

routes is from Aug. 1 to Oct. 26. The carrier, in a statement, said the new direct flights would help bring Cebuanos and Kapampangans closer to Taiwan. (PNA)

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Zubiri’s support which he said is crucial to the implementation of CAPDev programs and other peace and development efforts in the province and the entire region. “We are very optimistic that we can address the root causes of insurgency and other forms of conflict here in Bukidnon because we are finally on the same page,” De Leon said. Gacal, on the other hand, said the activity was a prelude to the creation of Provincial Task Force-ELCAC, which, in turn, will spearhead the implementation of CAPDev in the province. “We are glad that the Wh o l e - of - Nat i on Ap proach—along with our ‘Peaceful War’—is rapidly gaining traction among our stakeholders. We are now seeing positive results in our peace and development campaign because of the concerted efforts from the Regional, Provincial, Municipal and Barangay level. We would like to commend Governor Zubiri, the mayors, barangay captains, LGU planning and development officers, and all regional line agencies for showing their commitment and cooperation to this endeavor,” Gacal added. National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)-10 regional director Mylah Faye Aurora Cariño, meanwhile, said this maiden event marked the beginning of a series of Peace and Development campaigns in three other provinces of Northern Mindanao namely Misamis Occidental, Lanao del Norte, and Misamis Oriental for the next few days. (DPAO 4th Infantry Division Philippine Army /RLRB, PIA Bukidnon)

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other CFLCs that were built far from the sea,” the Mayor said. Bacolod LGU assured BFAR to utilize the project properly and provide the necessary assistance to the people through the project. (HMFP/PIA-LDN)

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“Governments with limited resources and capabilities have to contend with this spiral of suffering on top of the urgent development priorities. This vicious cycle is real. And indeed it must end. There has to be a way. When the lives of millions hang in the balance, there has got to be a way,” he said. The President said the Philippines, being an archipelago, is greatly affected by typhoons. “With water levels rising, most countries will measure the losses in terms of coastlines. Developing archipelagic nations like the Philippines, however, measure our losses in terms of islands and the lives of

our citizens. Year in and year out we suffer doubly when typhoons strike,” he said. Duterte said it is the poor who suffers the most from the effects of climate change. “The poorest of our poor bear the brunt of damage, becoming even poorer in the aftermath,” he said. (PNA)

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Iligan-Lanao del Norte, Station 5 and the City Intelligence Branch of the Iligan City Police Office arrested a college student in a joint buy-bust operation, past 6PM on Friday (May 31) in Barangay San Miguel, here. PDEA identified the target of their operation as Darwish Amil Montañer, 20, resident of Barangay Sta. Elena. More or less 550 grams of dried marijuana leaves were seized from the suspect, packed in several sizes of plastic, with estimated market value of Php90,000. The PDEA Agent said Montañer is considered ‘newly-identified’ drug personality whose buyers are possible students. He is now under custody of the regional office of PDEA 10 in Cagayan de Oro City for filing of charges in violation of Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Law.

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Management Bureau (EMB), also vowed to make representation in Congress for the passage of the law that would totally ban the importation of trash and garbage. Simon expressed the apprehensions that some foreign cargo vessels are already in the country’s coastal areas, which are waiting for an opportune time to unload the cargoes. “An alert citizenry and law enforcement agencies would deter any attempt by any foreign vessel to unload garbage in any part of the country,” Simon said. Simon assured the media and the environment officials that no garbage would be unloaded in the MICT here, the port of entry of the industrial estate of Misamis Oriental. On May 14, 2019, the BOC sub-port requested the EMB in Northern Mindanao to conduct a probe on “municipal waste materials” from Australia, which was consigned to Holcim Phil., a cement manufacturing firm based in Luga-it, Misamis Oriental. Holcim officials said that the municipal waste materials were Processed Engineering Fuel (PEF) used to fuel in the manufacture of cement products. The environment officials also expressed doubt whether the burning process of the PEF materials has environmental clearance or whether the Holcim is compliant with the regulation under the Clean Air Act.

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Ayala Corporation joins World Business Council on Sustainable Development GENEVA, 03 June 2019 – Ayala Corporation (Ayala) has today joined nearly 200 forwardthinking companies as the newest member of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). Ayala is one of the Philippines’ largest and most diversified conglomerates. Through its leadership in real estate, financial services, water and telecommunications, the company has set the pace for inclusive growth – by building sustainable communities, widening access to financial services, improving connectivity and providing clean water to Filipinos throughout the country. The group also has emerging enterprises in infrastructure, energ y, industrial technologies, healthcare and education, positioning it to play a vital role in crossing geographic, economic and social orders to bring progress to all. In addition to its sustain In its findings, the EMB in Northern Mindanao, said that “municipal waste” from Australia were “pieces of assorted scrap plastics, cellophane, wrappers, chunks of hard plastics, textiles, glass cullet, soils, stones, woods and other residual waste, which could not be readily recycled. Based on the findings, the BOC recommended the issuance of the Warrant of Seizure and Detention (WSD) of the 21-ton “municipal town waste” from Australia, now being held in the stockyard of the Phividec Industrial Estate in Tagolo-an. Simon said that with the WSD, the cargoes could not be transported anywhere until some legal issues are settled. The sub-port of MICT here became the favorite destination of imported garbage and waste materials from other countries after garbage from South Korea disguised as recyclable materials was intercepted last year. Simon said that the BOC has sent back 50 vans of garbage to South Korea after the South Korean government determined that the cargoes were garbage materials from South Korea. Last week, the Canadian government took back the more than 60-vans of rotten garbage imported to the Philippines six years ago after President Rodrigo Duterte to threaten to sever ties with Canada if the toxic materials were not taken back.

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Management Bureau (EMB), also vowed to make representation in Congress for the passage of the law that would totally ban the

ability initiatives, Ayala’s commitment to nationbuilding is reinforced by the social and cultural programs of its Ayala Foundation. The foundation helps improve lives through programs in education, youth leadership, sustainable livelihoods, and arts and culture. Established in 1834, Ayala has grown to now employ close to 45,000 people across the Philippines. “We are excited to be part of WBCSD and together with like-minded global institutions, work towards alleviating some of the development challenges our society faces today through sustainable businesses,” Ayala Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala said. “WBSCD’s vision is very much aligned with our own at the Ayala group

as we increasingly integrate our country’s most pressing issues such as social and economic inclusivity, innovation and infrastructure development, and climate resiliency into the core of our business strategy and products and services,“ Mr. Zobel noted. WBCSD is a global, CEOled organization of over 200 leading businesses working together to accelerate the transition to a sustainable world. Its member companies come from all business sectors and all major economies, representing a combined revenue of more than USD $8.5 trillion and with 19 million employees. WBCSD is uniquely positioned to work with member companies along and across value chains to deliver high-impact busi-

ness solutions to the most challenging sustainability issues. “WBCSD is delighted to welcome Ayala as our newest member. Ayala’s leadership in sustainability is a beacon to large conglomerates across the world, showing how financial results can be integrated with wider impacts on people and societies. We look forward to working with Ayala to deepen their impact and help effect transformational change across the systems of our world” said WBCSD President and CEO Peter Bakker. By connecting with WBCSD’s network of forward-thinking businesses across a variety of sectors, Ayala can make an even wider impact on global corporate sustainability.

importation of trash and garbage. Simon expressed the apprehensions that some foreign cargo vessels are already in the country’s coastal areas, which are waiting for an opportune time to unload the cargoes. “An alert citizenry and law enforcement agencies would deter any attempt by any foreign vessel to unload garbage in any part of the country,” Simon said. Simon assured the media and the environment officials that no garbage would be unloaded in the MICT here, the port of entry of the industrial estate of Misamis Oriental. On May 14, 2019, the BOC sub-port requested the EMB in Northern Mindanao to conduct a probe on “municipal waste materials” from Australia, which was consigned to Holcim Phil., a cement manufacturing firm based in Luga-it, Misamis Oriental. Holcim officials said that the municipal waste materials were Processed Engineering Fuel (PEF) used to fuel in the manufacture of cement products. The environment officials also expressed doubt whether the burning process of the PEF materials has environmental clearance or whether the Holcim is compliant with the regulation under the Clean Air Act. In its findings, the EMB in Northern Mindanao, said that “municipal waste” from Australia were “pieces of assorted scrap plastics, cellophane, wrappers, chunks of hard plastics, textiles, glass cullet, soils, stones, woods and other residual waste, which could not be readily recycled. Based on the findings, the BOC recommended

the issuance of the Warrant of Seizure and Detention (WSD) of the 21-ton “municipal town waste” from Australia, now being held in the stockyard of the Phividec Industrial Estate in Tagolo-an. Simon said that with the WSD, the cargoes could not be transported anywhere until some legal issues are settled. The sub-port of MICT here became the favorite destination of imported garbage and waste materials from other countries after garbage from South Korea disguised as recyclable materials was intercepted last year. Simon said that the BOC has sent back 50 vans of garbage to South Korea after the South Korean government determined that the cargoes were garbage materials from South Korea. Last week, the Canadian government took back the more than 60-vans of rotten garbage imported to the Philippines six years ago after President Rodrigo Duterte to threaten to sever ties with Canada if the toxic materials were not taken back.

operate issued to them. “ The LTFRB (L and Transportation, Franchise and Regulatory Board) must fairly apply the laws and regulations on fare discounts to all public transport utilities. No special treatment, sacred cows, or exceptions on this issue. Ang taxis at FX ay public utility vehicles so obligado din silang magbigay ng fare discounts,” Siao said in a statement released to the media on Saturday (May 31). “Software solution lang naman ang kailangan para maipatupad nang suwabe ang fare discounts. Grab just has to include the fare discount feature in their booking menu of options and features,” he added. In the 18th Congress, Siao said he will propose in a bill that the proceeds from fines be deposited in a Commuters’ Welfare Fund, so that aside from the comprehensive third party liability insurance, this fund can be for the commuter-victims of road mishaps. Siao said “the financing for the hospitalization, postincident recovery, burial, and financial assistance to victims’ dependents can be sourced from this Commuters’ Welfare Fund.” He reminde the drivers that even if it is weekend and or any holiday, students especially must enjoy the mandatory fare discount, for as long as they are enrolled.

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Fare Discount Bill said, public utility vehicles must implement the fare discounts because these are stated in the certificates of public convenience and provisional authority to

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