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NHA beefs up construction of housing units for IDPs MARAWI CITY -- As the city now is being placed under modified general community quarantine, the National Housing Authority (NHA) intensified its efforts in constructing more hous-

ing units for the internally displaced persons (IDPs). The city has been placed under the enhanced community quarantine limiting movements in the area for more than two months.

NHA, however, still continued in the construction with limitations. To date, NHA has completed 2,302 transitor y shelters out of the 4, 852 target. 1,052 of these are

constructed in Biyaya ng Pagbabago, Sagonsongan Transitory Shelter Site, 900 in Boganga Lakeview Transitory Shelter Site, 250 in Rorogagus Transitory Shelter

Permits still needed for inter-provâ€™l, regâ€™l travel See BEEFS, page 11

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- To contain the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID)-19 and easy contact tracing, the Philippine National Police (PNP)-10 still requires travelers to obtain travel authority every time they travel to other provinces or regions. During the NorMin COVID-19 Response Task Force, June 5, PLtCol Mardy Hortillosa, spokesperson of PNP-10, said travel authority is still required for travels to another province, or other region for indispensable travel and locally stranded individuals (LSI). Exempted from obtaining travel authority include workers and other people listed as Authorized Persons Outside Residence (APOR). Travel within the region or a province shall be permitted without a travel authority for indispensable travel such as family or medical emergency, and for NAZARETH, Cagayan de Oro City chair Maximo Rodriguez III claims that the 26 barangays of the city whose chairmen signed the petition calling humanitarian reason, along for ECQ last month were excluded by the city government in the distribution of the second wave of relief goods.

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SAAD sparks San Fernando’s agri dev’t SP acts on benefits of health workers

AFTER her town received P3.2 million worth of agricultural assistance from the Department of AgricultureRegion 10 (DA-10) Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD-10) Program in 2018 and 2019, San Fernando, Bukidnon Municipal Agriculturist, Coleen Alva C. Ambos acknowledged SAAD as instrument to the town’s agricultural development. “SAAD sparks agricultural development in San Fernando. The program has a great impact in our effort to uplift the living condition of our farmers,” Ambos accounted in an interview during SAAD projects monitoring in the town. Due to the high poverty incidence rate, San Fernando was among the 13 municipalities in Bukidnon included in the SAAD program of the Department of Agriculture in 2018. Since then, the LGUs started to receive SAAD interventions and assistance

to support the towns’ priority agri-livelihood projects. SAAD interventions include provisions of hybrid corn seeds with complete fertilizers, provision of high value commercial crops seedlings (cacao and coffee),

provision of vegetable seeds with organic fertilizers and garden tools, provision of swine and drugs and biologics and construction of Multi Crop Drying Pavement (MCDP). “Our SAAD projects

OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental -- In line with the implementation of the Rice Tariffication Law, the Department of Agriculture (DA)-Ozamiz distributed free palay seeds to more than 700 rice farmers here, June 4. About 1,000 bags at 20 kilos each of palay seeds under the Rice Competitiveness

Enhancement Fund (RCEF) program were distributed at Barangay Aguada, here. The beneficiaries are listed under the Register System for Basic Sectors and Agriculture (RSBSA) in Ozamiz City. City Agriculturist OIC Carlos Pijuan assured farmers that the National Government is committed to support and

provide assistance in various capacities, including the provision of farm inputs and support for farm mechanization. Pijuan said support must be given to rice farmers, who are badly affected by the impacts of the Rice Tariffication Law. Moreover, Pijuan encouraged the farmers to visit the office of city agriculture to register, especially those who are not recognized as rice farmers. Dally Emelda from Barangay Molicay, Ozamiz City is one of the beneficiaries of the 1,000 bags of seeds who expressed gratitude to the government who hasn’t forgotten them during the COVID-19 pandemic. In December 2019, 920 bags of palay seeds were distributed to DA-Ozamiz under the RCEF program. The distribution was spearheaded by City Agriculturist OIC Carlos Pijuan, and other employees of the department. (SMRN/PIA Misamis Occidental)

have been smoothly implemented. Right now we are looking forward to grow the projects to benefit more of our farming constituents. Our swine recipients are now due to pledge 3 piglets to be handed to our next-

in-line beneficiaries. This is our strategy to sustain the project,” Ambos shared disclosing her office is now heightening their efforts to expand the SAAD-funded projects. See SPARKS, page 9

COMPLYING with the provisions of RA 7305, otherwise known as the Magna Carta for Health Workers, the City Council during its regular session this week presided over by Vice Mayor Raineir Joaquin V. Uy approved ordinances granting one step salary grade increase to workers of the JR Borja General Hospital who will be retiring from government service. Legislators also earmarked funds to cover their salary differential for the purpose. The ordinances were endorsed by the committees on health and health insurance; on finance, budget and appropriation and on laws and rules chaired by Councilors Maria Lourdes S. Gaane, Edna M. Dahino and Ian Mark Nacaya, respectively. (SP)

DA-Ozamiz distributes free palay seeds to 700 farmers

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About 1,000 bags at 20 kilos each of palay seeds under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) program are distributed directly to rice farmers at Basketball Court, Aguada, Ozamiz City, June 4. (SMRN/PIA Misamis Occidental)

National IATF lauds BARMM’s quick response vs. Covid-19 MARAWI CITY -- The National Inter-Agenc y Task Force (IATF) cited the quick response of the Bangsamoro Government to combat Coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in the region during a meeting with BARMM’s IATF on Thursday, June 4, held at the 6th Infantry Division Camp in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao. Chief implementer of the National Action Plan against Covid-19 Carlito Galvez Jr. said the newlyformed independent region quickly responded to the See RESPONSE, page 9

Officials of the National Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) meet with the Bangsamoro Inter-Agency Task Force (BIATF) on Thursday, June 4, to discuss the current situation of Covid-19 in the region.During the meeting, Health Secretary Francisco Duque acknowledges the Bangsamoro Government’s “collective effort” in controlling the Covid-19 cases and commends its efforts in setting up treatment and monitoring facilities. (BPI)

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Environment

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In celebration of World Environment Day

Globe backs Race To Zero CO2 emissions campaign

GLOBE Telecom puts into action its commitment to reduce its carbon footprint by actively supporting the Race To Zero global campaign spearheaded by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and COP26 Presidency and backed by the GSMA, the global mobile industry body. This activity is part of the GSMA’s bid to lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to net zero no later than 2050 through the collective efforts of all mobile network operators around the world. The Race To Zero was launched on June 5 in time for the World Environment Day celebration. The campaign, which involves a major multi-stakeholder coalition of leaders, aims to send a resounding signal to governments that businesses, cities, regions and investors are united in achieving net zero emissions and in creating a more inclusive and resilient economy. “We are one with global mobile operators in helping the mobile industry achieve

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net zero carbon emissions by 2050. We acknowledge that this requires a collective effort to realize large-scale positive impact. We thank

the GSMA for this initiative and for utilizing scientific measures to ensure a low carbon future benefiting our entire ecosystem,” said

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Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu. “The mobile sector is a fundamental part of today’s and the future global econ-

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omy, and our industry has a unique role to play in reaching a Net Zero economy. We are showing this leadership and taking responsibility

for driving positive climate action,” said Mats Granryd, Director General, GSMA. “The GSMA is working with participating operators and partnering with the international community, climate experts and third-party organisations to advance industry progress, establish best practices, and support disclosure and target setting.” Earlier this year, the GSMA led the development of a mobile industry climate action roadmap that adopted the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTI) to chart a resilient, zero-carbon future for network operators. Globe was among the first 50 mobile operators in the world to take action on carbon disclosures and to manage the impact of its operations on the environment. With carbon dioxide, methane, and other harmful GHG being continuously released to the atmosphere, it is estimated that global average temperatures will go up between 1.5 and 5 See BACKS, page 8

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A special department store

ONCE upon a time, I drifted back on my lifetime’s way. My niece told me: that’s a matter of aging. I smiled. Anyway, drifting back to old memories is not bad. That’s sometimes really helpful. During my journey back, I suddenly saw a nameplate: Heavenly Department Store. I came closer. The door opened itself wider and wider. A swarm of angels gathered together. One of them presented a shopping basket to me. “Enjoy your shopping, but do it carefully!” Everything what a Christian needs, could be bought in this department store. If one couldn’t carry everything home, one could be back next day, get the last bit and buy even more. At first, I bought PATIENCE, the quality of enduring with calmness. LOVE, the human affection, was in the same shelve. A

little bit deeper, I found SYMPATHY, the sharing of emotion, interest, and desire, and COMPREHENSION, the capacity of the mind to perceive and understand together with APPRECIATION, the setting of a valued one. I added packages of WISDOM, the knowledge and the capacity to make use of it and additional bags of FAITH, the belief especially in a revealed religion. I relaxed a couple of minutes and then, I looked for STRENGTH, the important power or vigor and bravery and fearlessness. They should help me to continue my forward to future. I thought myself, that I shouldn’t forget MERCY, the leniency shown to a guilty person, and REDEMPTION, the deliverance from sin. My basket was already stuffed and I started looking

for the cashier. One the way there, I found the PRAYER. I needed it to avoid running dead straight into a sin. An angel advised me also never to forget PEACE AND JOY, hymn of praise and chant. Now it was really time to pay all those things. But the angel smiled and told me, “Take everything with you, where ever you may go.” I asked, “What do I owe you?” The angel answered, “Nothing, somebody paid already your bills long time ago. His name was Jesus!” I found this fabulous and wonderful fantastic story in my published documents from September 1988, during my time in Abra while writing a column for the mission oriented TINIG NG BAYAN - a magazine for Filipinos abroad. This here is a revised version, because my opinion is, that, no matter, where we are liv-

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ing on this globe especially noawdays in 2020, we should try to project this timeless legend on to our very personal daily life. You’ll find out, that it helps to survive in our life struggles. It’s important to realize that we must be able to administer wise our valuable treasure of vital life energy, instead of fritter away with it such as knick-knacks. My dear readers: stay safe - as always... . +++ Email: doringklaus@ gmail.com or follow me in Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter or visit www.germanexpatinthephilippines.blogspot. com or www.klausdoringsclassicalmusic.blogspot.com.

PHIL-CHINA WATCH

Gemma’s ‘Wow China, Amazing China’ IT was just three weeks ago when Riza Hontiveros, a senator from the Americanand Yellow-backed NGO Akbayan, raised a howl in the halls of the Philippine senate over the “Wow China” radio program aired on the RP1 Philippine government radio network RP1, claiming it is “Chinese propaganda” and its airing constituted a “betrayal of the Filipino people”. Just a little over a week later, Gemma Cruz-Araneta wrote her reaction to the news and controversy over the “WoW China” radio show in her Manila Daily Bulletin column “Landscape” of May 20, 2020. In one short paragraph, she opined that the program radio is a normal matter of “cultural diplomacy”; in the next six paragraphs, she then proceeded to review American imperialism’s global history in the next six paragraphs. Gemma Cruz-Araneta brought pride to the country as the winner of the Miss International 1964 pageant and then proceeded to donate her $10,000 prize money, worth at least a million pesos today, to the Boys and Girls Home in Marikina City. She brings intellect to beauty as author and co-author of seven books; the newest entitled “Fifty Years in Hollywood”, which was launched last year, is a compilation of Madame Gemma Cruz-Araneta’s selected articles from 13-years of her columns. “50 Years in Hollywood” sums up that chapter of Philippine history when American imperialism waylaid the

Philippine Revolution, that colonial and neo-colonial period that seems to be lifting slowly but surely today with the Philippine Constitution’s “independent foreign policy” that President Rodrigo R. Duterte is executing with firm resolve. Gemma Cruz-Araneta explains the title of the book: “Fifty Years in Hollywood is a fragment of my mother’s most famous statement, ‘300 hundred years in a convent and 50 years in Hollywood.’ That was how Carmen Guerrero-Nakpil described Philippine history in a nutshell.... ’50 Years in Hollywood’ was Carmen Guerrero-Nakpil’s indictment of American imperialism, a policy of sociopolitical and economic exploitation that reduced the once indomitable Filipinos to diffident little brown Americans.” Indeed, immediately after the country achieved victory over colonialism against Spain – the first in Asia – Filipino independence was then ambushed by American imperialism. The archipelago and its people were made the springboard and cannon fodder for other Asian hegemonic misadventures of the United States of America in Asia. Hopefully, this is now over with Asia ascendant once again after a long cycle of 500 years, with China and India rising once more and the rest of Asia with them. Gemma Cruz-Araneta’s article “Wow China, Amazing China” is a recognition of China’s renewed significance in the world today. At the same time, it is describ-

ing the evident decline of the USA when it says, “Today, Americans themselves are so discombobulated that they are asking if and when their empire is going to collapse. I never thought I would live to see the USA so insecure about its place in the universe. I think the USA has met its match in China.” In the following paragraphs, Madame Cruz-Araneta has managed to encapsulate the USA’s dilemma in dealing with China and its leadership, the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the success of the latter: “Obsessed with a Cold War vintage ‘domino theory,’ the USA believed that by making China its economic, technological, and financial, petrochemical platform, it would destroy the Communist Party. They envisioned the Chinese masses revolting against the totalitarian regime demanding political rights once economic needs were fulfilled. But the very opposite is happening. The Chinese Communist Party is very astutely carrying out its ‘one country, two systems’” to the very extreme, to the cardinal points of the world. “Who would have thought, when President Gustavo Arbenz of Guatemala and President Salvador Allende of Chile (accused of being socialists) were cavalierly overthrown, that one day, the Middle Kingdom, once mercilessly divided like a melon by Western empires, would silently dominate the world and cyberspace, without haste and without firing a harquebus or a Krag,? Now, what is the

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USA going to do about 5-G, Huawei, the 9-dash line, the Silk Road that morphed into an infrastructure girdle called One Belt? “Wow China. Amazing China. How I wish my mother would have witnessed all this before she passed away.” Madame Gemma CruzAraneta’s 660-word articles wow the reader with its succinctness and precision, summarizing over a hundred years of history in such an encapsulated narrative, and then, picking up on her mother’s historical pronouncement to further enlighten the several generations that she addresses today with her articles and books. Back to Senator Riza Hontiveros. Unfortunately for her, the temporarily suspended “Wow China” radio program, is expected to resume in July or August of 2020 after a review and possible reformatting of the two-year-old show. Protestations by the remnants of U.S. neo-colonial influence in the Philippines should not be allowed to obstruct the country’s march to the cadence of the 21st Asian Century – especially after the quick recovery and rise of the region from the greatest global challenge of the coronavirus pandemic. ***** The Philippine Broadcasting Service (PBS) has issued its reply and position on the airing of the “WoW See CHINA, page 11

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Aggie News

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DA-ACPC readies partners for KAYA program implementation MALAYBALAY City, May 28 - The Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Credit Policy Council (DAACPC) Provincial Management Officer Kristine Cyvill Gregorio conducts briefing on Kapital Access for Young Agripreneurs (KAYA) Program to President Jesus Antonio G. Derije of Central Mindanao University, Musuan, Bukidnon and Regional Technical Director for Operations Carlota S. Madriaga of DA-RFO 10. KAYA, a new loan program of the DA-ACPC will finance capital requirements of start-up or existing agribased enterprises of young entrepreneurs and agri-fishery graduates aged 18-30 years old.

Each borrower may loan up to P500,000 which is payable for five years with zero interest rate, with not more than 3.5 percent management fee thru partner lending conduit GFIs, rural banks, coop banks and viable NGOs. DA-ACPC will engage government financial institutions (GFIs) such as the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) and the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) and non-GFIs to implement said program. Interested applicants may contact hotline numbers 09065055442/09474308576 of the Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division (AMAD) of DA-RFO 10 or thru 09559557333 of ACPC. # (ATCabig)

NDA-NorMin shares bottled fresh milk to DA-10 frontliners CdeO City, May 29 The DA-National Dairy Authority - Northern Mindanao Department (DA-NDA-NMD) has given 300 bottles of fresh flavored milk to the DA-Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) frontliners. DA-RFO 10 Regional Technical Director for Operations Carlota S. Madriaga received the provisions from DANDA-NMD Project Development Officer IV

Debbie U. de San Miguel amounting to P10,500. The bottles of fresh milk in melon and choco variants are among the products of Northern Mindanao Federation of Dairy Cooperatives, popularly known for selling under its brand name, Highland Fresh Dairy Products. NDA, an attached agency of DA is responsible for the development of the dairy industry in the country.

They purchased fresh milk to support the personnel of its mother agency, including those frontliners from other attached bureaus and agencies, in its collective battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. In particular, de San Miguel expressed, that drinking fresh cow’s milk will help boost the immunity among the agency’s personnel, especially amid the ongoing health crisis.

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BUSINESS 6

Davao boosts daily COVID-19 testing capacity By 1,000 through Ayala equipment donation DAVAO City is set to increase its daily testing capacity for COVID-19 with the help of medical equipment being donated to the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) and other institutions. The donation of automated RNA Extraction machine and 2 RT-PCR machines and their accessories to SPMC Davao will help boost their Covid19 testing capacity by a maximum of 1,000 tests per day. The donation is an expression of the Ayala group’s continuing commitment to helping contain the COVID-19 pandemic, as it participates in Task Force T3 (Test, Trace, and Treat) convened by the Inter-Agency Task Force–National Task Force (IATF-NTF) and the Department of Health (DOH). The SPMC donation is one of other similar initiatives that seek to capacitate existing testing facilities and build testing laboratories in

different parts of the country. Ayala, through Ayala Land and AC Health, are constructing testing labs in Bulacan, Batangas, Laguna, and Iloilo. Together, the Ayala group’s various contributions to Project T3 will boost the country’s daily testing capacity by 5,500. At present, the country conducts about 34,000 tests dai-ly. “We welcome the testing laboratories from Ayala, as these will be a big help

to our efforts to stamp out COVID-19 in the country, and improve the country’s health situation in general,” said Gen. Carlito Galvez Jr., chief implementer of the IATF National Action Plan Against COVID-19. “We recognize that the private sector plays an important role in our shared fight against COVID-19, and Ayala’s donation of testing equipment and laboratories are a welcome contribution,” said Vince Dizon,

deputy chief implementer of the IATF National Action Plan Against COVID-19. Since the start of the pandemic, the Ayala group has mobilized resources in support of national efforts

through the provision of equipment and protective gear for medical and community front-liners, as well as food and other basic necessities for families in differ-ent communities na-

tionwide. Together with partners from the business community, PDRF and Caritas Manila, Ayala took an active part in Project Ugnayan, See BOOSTS, page 11

MisOr, MGCQ na sugod Hunyo 1

PH inflation rate slows further to 2.1% in May By JOANN VILLANUEVA

MANILA – Rate of price increases further decelerated to 2.1 percent last May from April’s 2.2 percent primarily due to the drop in the annual inflation rate of the transport index. It averaged at 2.5 percent to date, within the government’s 2 to 4 percent target band until 2022. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin Diokno, in a Viber message to journalists Friday, said the inflation rate in the fifth month this year is within the central bank’s 1.9 to 2.7 percent forecast band for the month. “The latest inflation number is consistent with the prevailing assessment by BSP that inflation is expected to remain benign over the policy horizon due largely to the adverse impact of the (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic on

the domestic and global economy,” he said. He explained that for the whole of this year and next year, baseline projection shows that inflation will settle below target. Specifically, monetary officials forecast inflation to average at 2 percent this year and 2.5 percent next year. Relatively, while the economy will take a hit from the global pandemic, Diokno said it “is expected to bounce back to its potential output growth in 2021 once the impact of the government’s fiscal and monetary measures gain traction.” He said the main inflation risks to date are the volatility of oil prices in the international market and international rice supply because of lower output among producers in the Association of Southeast See RATE, page 11

SUGOD sa Hunyo 1, 2020, ipaubos na sa Modified G eneral C ommunity Quarantine ang entero Misamis Oriental. Kini, base sa mando sa National Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases, pinaagi sa Resolution No. 40, series of 2020, pinetsahan Mayo 27, 2020, human gibutang sa low-risk area category ang entero Rehiyon 10 kung hain nahimutang ang Misamis Oriental. Gikataho nga karong Mayo 31, 2020, ma-expire na ang General Community Quarantine (GCQ) sa nasangpit nga rehiyon. Buot pasabot, medyo luagan na ang paglihok-lihok sa mga tawo ug negosyo, apan padayon pa gihapon ang pagsuot sa facemask, social distancing ug hugas sa kamot personal hygiene. Lakip sa gitugotan ubos sa MGCQ ang social gatherings susama sa pagsimba, birthday ug uban pang silibrasyon, sa kondisyon nga 50 porsiyento lamang sa kapasidad sa isa ka tigumanan ang tugotan nga makasulod o makatambong. Wala pay mass gathering sa mga estudyante, susama sa pagtungha sa klase sa mga tulunghaan nga gitugotan. Bukas na usab ang

sagad sa mga tindahan ning panahona, susama sa restaurant, hardware, hotel, bar, cafes, gym, spa, barber shop, ug salon sa kondisyon nga 50 porsiyento pa gihapon sa kapasidad ang makasulod. Lakip niini mga mall ug shopping center. Gitugotan na usab ang sports enthusiasts sa ilang fitness activities, apan

limitado lamang sa noncontact events, susama sa tennis, badminton, skateboarding, equestrian, jogging, running, biking, golf, ug swimming. Sugod usab sa Hunyo 1, gitugotan na mag-operate balik ang construction projects pribado man o gobyerno. Bisan mga tourist destination, travel

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THE PHILIPPINES’ ALTERNATIVE LEARNING BILL INSTITUTIONALIZES ALS ALL OVER THE COUNTRY By SHERYL CALURASAN BARDON Teacher I ONSTS

SENATE Bill 1365 or the proposed Alternative Learning System (ALS) Act, which was passed by the Senate on final reading early this month, seeks to expand the existing ALS program of the government which is embedded in RA 10533, otherwise

known as the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013. Whereas in the current ALS setup, it is an option for each schools division to establish ALS schemes only in selected public schools in the division, it will now be mandatory to each municipality and city in

the country Senate Bill 1365 is signed by the President or lapses into law, either way around. It seeks to provide more opportunities to those who cannot access formal education due to economic, geographic, political, cultural and social barriers. Whereas in the current setup, ALS lectures can only be done on weekends when regular

students are not around, the bill seeks to construct community learning centers in each and municipality in the country only for the purpose. Whereas in the current setup, only daylong weekend face-to-face sessions are done, the bill seeks to utilize other modes such as digital learning, broadcast-based instructions and workshops.

Bayanihan spirit shines through in the midst of coronavirus outbreak By MARICEL A. SAMSON Teacher-III

I don’t think anyone could have predicted what was going to happen this year when we all joyfully celebrated the new year last January. It certainly does feel like the longest year ever, and April isn’t even over. Honestly, at this point, I’ll spare any talk about how could it get worse, because 2020 seems to be a lesson in Murphy’s Law. What we’ve been learning so far is that it can always get worse. It seems as if we are just at the beginning of the coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19 story. Many experts predict that it is going to get worse before it gets better, and that the only way out is by staying home, staying away from one another, washing our hands, and doing our part. While this is the only way we can help, it’s understandable that – for some (most) – it’s a trying time of anxiety and fear. I know many of us are lucky. We can stay at home, in a house with utilities, food, and television and books to help stave off the fear and depression – and yes, the boredom too. Some others are even luckier because they can efficiently work from home knowing that there is job security and they will be provided for in this terrible time. The

reality though is that a larger part of our population in the Philippines has neither of those comforts and are living in a day-to-day spiral of worry and fear, wondering if they will have any food to eat or a place to “social distance” for the night. That’s the hardest part of all – social distancing in the Philippines is almost a laughable concept. People are so stuck together here it’s almost a cultural problem. I don’t know why, perhaps it’s because it’s something they are used to, but Filipinos (generally speaking) tend to get really close to one another – in both crowded and non-crowded places. It’s just how they are. To tell them to stay apart is a bit of an alien concept and it’s been a struggle during these trying times. What’s more – how can you tell people to social distance when so many of the underprivileged live in areas that squish them together? It’s terrifying because the illness can spread all too easily in barangays and areas where families of eight or more live in close contact and right next to other families. How can this challenge be mitigated? I suppose at this point we just have to do the best we can. That’s not even the hardest part. We also have our brave frontliners – braving the battle every day to be able to help those in need and keep society running. I have to

give my heartfelt thanks to our doctor, nurses, healthcare workers, drivers, delivery men, grocery store workers, restaurant industry workers, janitors, garbage handlers, security, army, police, contact center workers, and so many more who are not able to stay at home during this time so that society doesn’t collapse. They are the real heroes. Whenever we think about what is happening now, it sometimes seems like it’s too much to bear. I know that many of us have to take a break from social media and the news when it just gets too toxic, resulting in anxiety to creep back in. But if we choose to look at silver linings – and let’s face it, at this point we have to – it’s also heartwarming to see how Filipinos have stepped up in times of great need. We have always had a bayanihan spirit. Honestly, it’s because we’ve grown so accustomed to saving ourselves in times of crisis. I couldn’t be more thankful for that sense of helping and sharing than I am now. You see the bayanihan spirit in regular people stepping up and helping whenever possible. They’ve organized fundraisers, donated food to those in need, put together care packages, found PPEs for our health workers and just offered anything they can. Private companies are doing the same. It’s a trying time for them as well, but instead of focusing on their struggling

bottom line they’ve looked at the bigger picture. Some companies have helped by assuring their workers of job security, providing financial assistance, and flexibility. Others have provided meals for out frontliners or even provided them shuttles or places to stay. Even utilities have tried to help ease the burden by moving payment dates and waiving late fees. I truly admire everyone doing his or her part to help. In the end, when we emerge from this crisis, the world will have changed. There is no denying that now. I hope it changes for the better and I hope we never forget the lessons we learned. We should never take for granted the people who are continuing to make the world spin right now. When the going got really tough – the supermarket employee you see every day kept you fed, the garbage men and janitors kept your surrounding clean, and art and artists kept you sane. It’s a scary time right now, and we are all worried about what comes next. But when all is said and done, we can only continue to do our best. I know many of us are scared, but don’t let that fear win. Choose kindness every time because everyone needs that more than anything right now. Let’s all work together and we’ll all make it out the other side.

Stakeholders batok sa COVID gipasalamatan ni Emano Force for COVID-19 chairperson Dr. Jerie Calingasan nga hangtud karon, Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ) na lang, zero-confirmed case pa gihapon sa coronavirus disease 2019 ang Misamis Oriental. “Crossing our fingers, pero daku atong pasalamat uyamot sa local chief executives sa kalungsuran, duha ka dakbayan, 424 ka kapitanes ug kang Task Force chief Dr. Jerie, because we are able to maintain Misamis Oriental’s graph as flat as zero-case. We are now under MGCQ, hugka na ang tanan. But let us not be complacent and over confident. We will still work hand-in-hand. We don’t know what’s waiting for us in the coming days,” matud ni Gov. Emano. Sugod Hunyo 1, 2020, gipahimutang na sa luag nga pagpatuman sa comDAKUNG pasalamat ni kag ug kadasig sa mayores, munity quarantine ang Gov. Bambi Emano sa kai- kapitanes ug Provincial Task tibuok Rehiyon 10 human

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CCC calls for bolder actions on world’s critical environmental and health challenges MANILA, 5 June 2020 — In observance of World Environment Day, the Climate Change Commission (CCC) called on national and global leaders to take bolder actions to address the two most daunting challenges the world is currently facing—the COVID-19 pandemic and the climate emergency. With the theme, Time for Nature, the CCC said that this observance shall serve as a reminder that while nations are slowly transitioning to a new normal, the momentum to raise awareness on the importance of nature and climate action should be sustained and scaled up even more for a safer planet. The country’s environmental laws such as the Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act of 2001 (Republic Act No. 9147), Expanded National Integrated Protected Areas System Act of 2018 (Republic Act No. 11038), and the Climate Change Act of 2009 (Republic Act No. 9729) are regarded as landmark legislations by the international community. The implementation of these laws, according to the CCC, will contribute significantly to the envisioned green and resilient post-COVID recovery. According to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the Philippines is listed as one of the world’s

“megadiverse” countries and sustaining to around 70-80% of the planet’s biodiversity. The Philippines ranks fifth in the number of plant species and maintains 5% of the world’s flora. The CBD also reported that the Philippines has very high species endemism, covering at least 25 genera of plants and 49% of terrestrial wildlife, while the country ranks fourth in bird endemism. The Philippines is one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots with at least 700 threatened species thus making it one of the top global conservation areas. The climate body stressed that climate action and biodiversity conservation are two important issues that should be prioritized to ensure a safer and more sustainable future for the Filipino people. EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OVER A PARCEL OF LAND AMONG HEIRS KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That the late LUZ BULLECER OMOLON, who died intestate in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines on April 24, 2018, that the deceased died intestate, without will or testament, and without any outstanding debts in favor of any person or entity; that during her lifetime the deceased was the co-owner of property, situated in Balubal, Cagayan de Oro City under Original Certificate of Title No. P-3591 containing an area of Four Hundred Fifty (450) square meters, more or less, and has been the subject of EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE, filed by the heirs of LUZ BULLECER OMOLON, per DOC #184; PAGE #37; BOOK #89; Series of 2019, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. QUINTILIANITO S. BABARIN, JR.

That the late FRANCISCO C. DAYANDAYAN, who died on February 4, 2019 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines and died without a will, that the said deceased FRANCISCO C. DAYANDAYAN died intestate without leaving any known debts which has remained unpaid or unsettled up to the present, and all the obligations incurred during his death were all paid and/or settled; that the said deceased at the time of his death, left real properties registered in his name which properties are more particularly described as follows to wit; A. TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-103609 situated in the Barrio of Kauswagan, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao containing an area of ONE HUNDRED SIX (106) SQUARE METER, More or less, B. TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-158790 situated in the Barrio of Macasandig, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of SIX HUNDRED (600) SQUARE METERS, More or less, C. TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-187583 situated at Lapasan, (Now Camaman-an) Cagayan de Oro City Island of Mindanao, containing an area of TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY TWO (272) SQUARE METERS, More or less. And has been the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OVER A PARCEL OF LAND AMONG HEIRS, filed by the heirs of Francisco C. Dayandayan, per DOC #427; BOOK #86; PAGE #48; Series of 2020 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. EDGARDO Y. RAAGAS.

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degrees Celsius in many locations in the next 30 years. The situation could lead to intensifying climate hazards that “could put millions of lives at risk, as well as trillions of dollars of economic activity and physical capital, and the world’s stock of natural capital,” according to the report on “Climate risk and response: Physical hazards and socioeconomic impacts” released by McKinsey Global Institute early this year. It found that all 105 countries studied are expected to experience an increase in at least one major type of impact whether on livability and workability, food production, physical assets, infrastructure, or natural capital by 2030 due to extreme heat, extreme precipitation, flooding, forest fires, melting ice caps, among other hazards. Recognizing these threats, Globe has started its journey towards decarbonizing its operations and enhancing clean energy procurement by buying power bundled with verified carbon offsets sourced from renewable energy plants. It has also engaged partners to implement renewable energy solutions like solar panels and fuel cells within its operations. For instance, by securing and retiring carbon offsets coming from renewable energy sources, Globe was able to achieve carbon neutrality for the electricity consumption of its headquarters and two other offices in Cebu and Quezon City. This earned DEED OF ADJUDICATION BY SOLE HEIR WITH SIMULTANEOUS SALE OF A PORTION OF A PARCEL OF LAND KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS; That I, APOLONIA L. BOMEDIANO, Filipino, of legal age, widow, and a resident of Tabalong, Dauis, Bohol, Philippines, (hereinafter referred to as (Heir/Vendor) after having been duly sworn in accordance with law, hereby depose and say : That I am the surviving wife and only heir of the late Inocencio Bomediano, who died intestate on June 30, 2003 without any child or children, at Guinoyoran, Valencia, Bukidnon, Philippines; That at the time of his death, said Inocencio Bomediano, left as co-owner a certain parcel of land situated at Barrio Lumbo , Municipality of Valencia, Province of Bukidnon, Philippines and more particularly described as follows; TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-65588 A parcel of land (Lot 13, Psd-10-002259, being a portion of Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 (LRC) Psd, 147367) situated in the Barrio of Guinoyoran, Municipality of Valencia, Province of Bukidnon, and island of Mindaanao. Containing an area of ELEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FORTY TWO (11,242) square meters, more or less. That to the best of my knowledge and information, the deceased left no debts or obligations which remain paid until at present ; Is subject of DEED OF ADJUDICATION BY SOLE HEIR WITH SIMULTANEOUS SALE OF A PORTION OF A PARCEL OF LAND , UNDER THE Notarial Registry of Atty. Artemio C. Villas. Notary Public, per Doc, No. 158; Page No. 32; Book No, 395; Series of 2018. MDN: May 30, June 6 & 13, 2020

Globe the Gold Standard Verified Emission Reduction (VER) which assures the company’s capability to declare 100% offsetting of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions associated with its electricity consumption. VER is a certificate awarded to projects, mostly in developing countries, that decrease or avoid CO2 emissions. It is attained through verification of avoided carbon impacts by renewable energy installations such as solar, wind farms and hydropower plants, as well as through energy-efficiency projects. It is backed by recognized international quality standards such as the Voluntary Carbon Standard and the Gold Standard. Globe currently has a three-year contract with AC Energy for the offsetting of its carbon emissions in its facilities without any effect on the quality of power supply. AC Energy is the energy platform of Ayala Corporation, with over US$1 billion of invested and committed equity in renewable and thermal energy in the Philippines and around the region. Aside from its buildings, Globe has deployed green solutions such as fuel cell systems, direct current (DC)Hybrid Generator, free cooling system, and lithium-ion batteries to achieve energy efficiency in its cell sites. These solutions use cleaner fuel with lower emissions, consume less diesel fuel, and provide energy efficient heat removal. The company has decommissioned legacy machines to ensure only energy efficient systems are used for its operaDEED OF ADJUDICATION BY SOLE HEIR WITH SIMULTANEOUS SALE OF A PORTION OF PARCEL OF LAND KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS; I, APOLONIA BOMEDIANO, Filipino, of legal age, widow and a resident of Tabalong , Dauis, Bohol, Philippines, after having been duly sworn in accordance with the law, hereby depose and say; That I am a surviving wife and Heir of the late INOCENCIO A. BOMEDIANO, who died on June 30,2003 at Guinoyoran, Valencia, Bukidnon, Philippines. That I am the declared owner of a certain parcel of land situated at Guinoyoran , Valencia, Bukidnon, Philippines, designated as Lot No. 13-B-3-B, Psd-10075967, and more particularly described as follows; TITLE NO. 133-2019003580 LOT 13-B-3-B A PARCEL OF LAND, DESIGNATED AS Lot No, 13-B-3-B. Psd-10-075967 being a portion of Lot 13-B-3,PSD-10-075446, situated at Guinoyoran, Valencia, Bukidnon, Philipopines . Containing an area of SEVEN HUNDRED (700) SQUARE METERS, more or less.; That said deceased INOCENCIO A. BOMEDIANO, left no known debts which remain unpaid until at presents; Is subject of DEED OF ADJUDICATION BY SOLE HEIR WITH SIMULTANEOUS SALE OF A PORTION OF PARCEL OF LAND, Under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Artemio C. Villas, per Doc. No. 368; Page No. 74; Book No. 407; Series of 2019. MDN: May 30, June 6 & 13, 2020

tions and is also preparing to gain ISO 50001 Certification for energy management to ensure that a structured management system is in place to reduce energy consumption. Globe, likewise, operates ISO-certified and energy efficient data centers and implements waste management for electronic waste and for single use plastics in the Globe headquarters. It also offsets its carbon footprint through tree planting and reforestation programs. Aligned to its carbon

emission reduction targets, Globe is continuously seeking innovative means and adopting best practices to enhance energy and resource efficiency. As a purpose-driven company, Globe remains committed to the 10 UN Global Compact principles and contributes to 10 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. To know more about Globe’s sustainability initiatives, visit https://www. globe.com.ph/about-us/sustainability.html

WHY ALS NEEDS TO BE INSTITUTIONALIZED By SHERYL CALURASAN BARDON Teacher I ONSTS

NOT all those who want to be educated have the means to pursue and succeed in achieving the same because of factors outside of their control. Many Filipinos – children and adults alike – knows the importance of education not only for themselves but also of their own family. What hinders most of our countrymen to avail of quality education is not their refusal to painstakingly attend everyday classes and pass their exams but the poverty and non-availability of alternative programs which is accredited by the government and may be used to enhance their eligibility. With the recent trend and alternative programs being implemented by the government and NGOs to

make education accessible to all especially the out-ofschool children, youth and adults; persons with disabilities; indigenous peoples and other marginalized sectors, the proposed Senate Bill 1365 or the proposed Alternative Learning System (ALS) Act will make this alternative learning systems more stable and accessible to every Filipinos in every corner of the country. Making the bill into law is a step forward of educating the Filipinos in every barangay including residents of unreached, underserved and conflict-affected barangays, municipality and city since it promotes lifelong learning in all streams of education to ensure the students’ sustainable future.

Math E-book: A Tool for Online Learning Scheme By JOSEPHINE T. SALCEDO Teacher-III Misamis Oriental National High School Balingasag, Misamis Oriental

Since our country is facing the crisis due to the covid-19 pandemic, the Department of Education keeps trying to combat the situation. To ensure the continuity of learning, the Mathematics teachers in Misamis Oriental National High School were trained in designing Math E-book. The Math E-book is a useful tool for online learning. Designing Math E-book is new to most teachers, however, it part of the job to look for appropriate learning materials for the students to respond the present situation. Some teachers encountered difficulties, particularly of the slow internet connection. But in spite of the challenges, the teachers’ passion of imparting knowledge to the students motivated them to do the tasks. The Math E-book is designed through the Kotobee Application. It was an interesting experience for some teachers who personally downloaded the application which is not their usual teaching practice. Though, many have encountered difficulties in downloading due to slow internet connectivity, but finally it was successfully downloaded. The success of

the teachers is the product of the passion to learn and gain more knowledge of technology. During the training, the teachers utilized the Kotobee application. The teachers were taught step by step the uses of the application. Through it, the teachers designed Mathematics E-book that can be used by the students online or offline. Though the application is quite complicated for the beginners, but teachers do not retreat nor surrender on the battle of providing the students appropriate and quality learning. Math learning modules were also printed for those students living in far flung areas who have no gadgets to respond the call of continues education through the online scheme in the new normal setting of education. It is ensured that no students should be left behind. Teachers shall access them through modular scheme. With this mode of learning, it is clear that there will be continuity of learning in this School Year 20202021 amidst pandemic. All students with or without internet connection will continue to learn.

MOPJ, lockdown pa gihapon karon DILI pa gihapon pwede nga bisitahon sa ilang mga minahal sa kinabuhi ang mga binilanggo sa Misamis Oriental Provincial Jail and Rehabilitation Center (MOPJ) hangtud karong panahona hangtud nga hingpit nang luwas ang tanan gikan sa pagtakboy sa coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Matud ni Provincial Jail Warden Dominador Tagarda, pwera-bisita pa gihapon ang MOPJ hilabina dili pa hingpit ang contact tracing sa dakbayan sa Cagayan de Oro kung diin nahimutang ang pasilidad sa may dalan Corrales-Luna. “Nagpadayon gihapon atoang lockdown base kana sa general executive sa atong amahan sa lalawigan, Gov. Bambi Emano, pasabot nga wala pay bisita nga among dawaton sa mga

PDL kon persons deprived of liberty. Wala pay gikatugot nga mudalaw pa sila tungod sa sitwasyon karong panahona nga nagkataas ang kining COVID19 nga kaso,” ni Tagarda. Apan giklaro ni Warden Tagarda nga padayon

gihapon nga dawaton ang pagkaon, tambal ug uban pa alang sa mga binilanggo gikan sa ilang pamilya, apan sa makuti nga pagsusi ug pagbantay ayha kini muabot sa ilang mga kamot. Sa gihapon, gipatuman ang social distancing gikan sa motunol

sa niini ngadto sa gwardiya sa MOPJ. Hinuon, wala man mapihig ug mingawon ang binilanggo nga makita ang ilang tagsa-tagsa ka pamilya, gamit lang ang e-dalaw kon electronic dalaw pinaagi sa internet.

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country’s battle against the Covid-19 pandemic, noting that the cases in the region have been low. “The Bangsamoro Government has been doing great (with its battle against Covid-19) with minimum tallied cases. We are glad that even if we’re miles away, BARMM has been selfreliant,” Galvez said. “Even if BARMM has been operating for merely almost a year, the response has been commendable,” Galvez, also the Secretary of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) added. National IATF Chairperson and Health Secretary Francisco Duque, who was also present during the meeting, acknowledged the Bangsamoro Government’s “collective effort” in controlling the Covid-19 cases. He also commended its efforts in setting up treatment and monitoring facilities. E arlier this month, Bangsamoro Government inaugurated the 100-bed isolation facility in Cotabato Sanitarium Hospital in the municipality of Sultan Kudarat in Maguindanao, which was built in just 40 days. The same facility will also rise in Datu Blah Hospital in North Upi, Maguindanao. During the meeting, Ministry of Interior and Local Government (MILGBARMM) Minister Atty. Naguib Sinarimbo reported that BARMM has 158 isolation facilities to accommodate the Locally Stranded Individuals (LSI) and the Returning Overseas Filipinos (ROF). “We are prepared to accommodate those who are arriving,” Sinarimbo affirmed. Accordingly, BARMM has a total of 4,360-bed capacity across all the five provinces, 87 contact tracing teams, 19 mechanical ventilators (previously four), and one (shared with Region 12) RT-PCR testing facility at the Cotabato Regional and Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City JIMMY G. QUERIMIT

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Medical Center (CRMC). Furthermore, Maguindanao Provincial Hospital and the Amai Pakpak Medical Center, which are Level Two facilities, has bed capacity of 299 and 400, respectively; while CRMC, a Level Three facility, has a 400-bed capacity. Also, Bangsamoro Chief Minister Ahod “Al Haj Murad” Ebrahim recently approved the assistance to be given to Amai Pakpak Medical Center intended for its laboratory upgrade. BARMM Executive Secretary Abdulraof Macacua also noted during the meeting that “the Bangsamoro Region feels privileged to interface with our counterparts from the national government, and we affirm our commitment to pursue our programs in fighting this pandemic.” “[This] gives us renewed hope and courage to persevere to emerge triumphant amidst this crisis,” he added. Bangsamoro Chief Minister Ebrahim was also present via zoom conference at the said interaction. “The Bangsamoro is not

an exception to the impact of this novel disease. To state the obvious, the prospect timeline of our peace process and the transition period have been affected due to measures we have implemented to contain and mitigate the spread of the virus,” Ebrahim said during his speech. “Fortunately, just like what we’re having now, we are optimistic to use the technology we have at our disposal to continue building the new bureaucracy,” he affirmed. National IATF officers Secretary of National Defense Delfin Lorenzana and Secretary of the Interior and Local Government Eduardo Año, along with AFP Westmincom Chief of Command Lt. Gen. Cirilito E. Sobejana, were in attendance at the meeting with the Bangsamoro IATF to discuss the current situation of Covid-19 in the region. Also present from the Bangsamoro IATF members were Ministry of Health Minister (MOH) Dr. Saffrullah Dipatuan, Ministry of Social Services and De-

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APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUJ SERVICE on the line: COGON MARKET TO GUSA - CUGMAN and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on June 16, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. at this board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 2nd day of June 2020 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience with Consolidation of Cases to operate PUJ SERVICE on the line: CAMP PHILIPS TO DAMILAG – ALAE – MANOLO FORTICH and vice versa with the use of ELEVEN (11) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on June 16, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. at this board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 2nd day of June 2020 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

(Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER MDN: Jun 6, 2020

ROMEO L. TIOMALE

(Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER MDN: Jun 6, 2020

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City CASE NO. R10-EV-TX 2020-05-1273 (2015-10-926)

vowed. While calling for the beneficiaries’ unyielding persistence and cooperation, the young and visionary municipal agriculturist commits to provide the farmers the needed technical assistance to make them well-adapted to the agri-livelihood projects of SAAD. “Along the way we will encounter tribulation. But this will not stop us to serve our farmers and build them a better community,” Ambos concluded, expressing the LGU’s appreciation of DA’s agricultural assistance to the town. # # # (ATalib/ DA-RFO X, RAFIS) EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PARCEL OF LAND KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUJ SERVICE on the line: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO LIBONA via CAMP PHILIPS and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on June 16, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. at this board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 2nd day of June 2020 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

MARICAR R. MATSUDA CASE NO. R10-EV-DS-TX 2020-03-1009 (2014-10-1805)

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dr ying center (MCDP) will be turned over hopefully in June. We will start its operation soon after, so that our association can already start earning out of the project,” said Arlyn Ananangkil, Tugop SAAD Farmers Association’s President. There were a total of 50 SAAD farmer-beneficiaries in San Fernando. “Our long term goal is to assist our SAAD farmers to come up with their own product and convert their farms into farm tourism sites. We can provide them training in terms of processing and marketing of the product and link them to other government agencies (for product development),” Ambos

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WE, LEONARD B. PARAGSA, widower, JENNY BOY A. PARAGSA, LEONARDO A. PARAGSA JR., RADSMA A. PARAGSA and GINA P. LUBAY, all Filipino, of legal ages and residents of Purok 6, San Carlos, Valencia City and Lumbo, Valencia City, Bukidnon, respectively, do hereby – DECLARE AND MANIFEST That we are the legitimate children and surviving spouse of the Late MAGDALENA A. PARAGSA, who died on August 22, 2010 and at Purok 6, San Carlos, Valencia City, Bukidnon the last place of their death; copy of her death certificate is hereto attached as ANNEX “A”; That said deceased, at the time of her death left a certain parcel of land located at Bagontaas, Valencia, Bukidnon and more particularly described as follows, to wit; “TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE No. AT-11450 Technical Description” A parcel of land Lot 22-F3, being a portion of Lot 3-A, Bsd-10-101321-002048 (AR), located at Bagontaas, Valencia City, Bukidnon. Containing an area of TWO HUNDRED (200) square meters more or less” Is subject for EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PARCEL OF LAND. Under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. JUNIEFIFTH G. ESTO, Notary Public. Per Doc. No. 378; Page No. 77; Book No. XI XI; Series of 2020. MDN: Jun 6, 13 & 20, 2020

MDN: Jun 6, 2020

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

PROCOPIO POLINAR CASE NO. R10-EV-TH 2020-12-3715

RUSTICO M. GALLANA CASE NO. R10-EV-TH 2020-05-1210

VILMA S. EBONIA

(2014-10-2070)

(2014-10-1244)

APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority for the Issuance of Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TH FREIGHT SERVICE on the route: WITHIN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN THE ISLAND OF MINDANAO ACCESSIBLE TO MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC and vice versa with the use of FIVE (5) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on June 16, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/its evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/ PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 2nd day of June 2020 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience with Dropping and Substitution of Unit/s to operate AIRCON TAXI SERVICE on the route: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO ANY POINT IN REGION X and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on June 16, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. at this board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 2nd day of June 2020 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to Extend the Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate AIRCON TAXI SERVICE on the route: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO ANY POINT IN REGION X and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on June 16, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. at this board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ their oral testimony(s). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 2nd day of June 2020 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to the Extend the Validity of the Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TH FREIGHT SERVICE on the route: WITHIN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN MINDANAO ACCESSIBLE TO MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC and vice versa with the use of FIVE (5) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on June 16, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/its evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/ PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 2nd day of June 2020 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/ PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to the Extend the Validity of the Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TH FREIGHT SERVICE on the route: WITHIN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN MINDANAO ACCESSIBLE TO MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC and vice versa with the use of TWO (2) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on June 16, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant(s)/ Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/its evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least TEN (10) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s). FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/ PETITION. WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 2nd day of June 2020 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

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guests and will continue to build consumer awareness over the coming weeks,” said Joy de Mesa, Group Director of Sales and Marketing, Robinsons Hotels and Resorts. “This will include a targeted consumer media campaign to promote the Circle of Clean standards delivered via the hotels’ online channels and media partners. We have already communicated our approach to our corporate clients and in the process of empowering our sales and marketing teams to do contactless presentation and virtual tour of our hotels.” “We are focused on making sure our associates can put their health first and foremost as we face this situation together. We have implanted the Circle of Clean protocols to help ensure that our associates are safe while on duty such as frequent and proper handwashing, wearing of company provided PPEs, and enhanced operating policies designed to fight the spread of COVID-19,” said Annalyn D. Yap, Director of Human Resources and Operations, Robinsons Hotels and Resorts. “As we face the challenges ahead, I know we will continue to work on ways to make sure genuine care (“malasakit”) and our bayanihan spirit remain at the core of who we are as a hotel company and as a strategic business unit of Robinsons Land Corporation. This will be a challenge, but it is an exciting one, and one we are more than happy to face, together.“ Gindap said. Summit Hotels and Go Hotels brand websites, social media pages and viber communities shall be updated with additional information on hotel re-opening schedules and its Circle of Clean protocols. For more information visit: www. summihotels.ph and www. gohotels.ph.

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which provided grocery vouchers for nearly 7 million individuals or 1.5 million families in Greater Manila Area’s poor communities. Ayala also helped convert the World Trade Center into the 500-bed We Heal As One Center for COVID-19 patients. The group also helped build the testing facilities of Phil-ippine Red Cross. Through Ayala Foundation, the Ayala group’s 50,000-plus employees initiated Project Pananagutan, which supports “no work, no pay” employees of partner companies, front-line health workers in need of protective personal equipment, and families in need of food and other basic needs. The Ayala group has also been working closely with the SPMC in the past few years. In 2018, Ayala donated laser eye equip-

ment for the treatment of cancer patients at the SPMC Cancer Institute. Last December, the Ayala group officially turned over the newly refurbished House of Hope Halfway House, where pediatric patients of the SPMC Cancer Institute can stay with their families or caregivers, while they are undergoing treatment.

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Asian Nations (Asean) due to the drought in the Mekong Delta. Because of these risks, Diokno reiterated the BSP’s “support for urgent and carefully coordinated measures with other government authorities to ease the adverse effects of the coronavirus pandemic on individuals and firms, with a view toward preventing any long-lasting economic and social damage.” “In addition to the monetary policy actions that have been deployed so far, the BSP stands ready to use all available measures in its policy toolkit as it continues to assess the impact of the global pandemic on the domestic economy and the Filipino people,” he added. Among these monetary policy actions are the total of 125 basis points reduction in the central bank’s key policy rates, the 200 basis points cut in universal and commercial bank’s (U/KBs) reserve requirement ratio (RRR), and the decision to consider as RRR compliance banks’ loans to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). (PNA)

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China” program over the government radio network: “Wow China is an hourlong educational program that has been airing on Saturday and Sunday afternoons on RP1 since 2018 and is independently produced by China Radio International. Co-hosted by a PBS anchor and broadcast in Filipino, the show features the traditions, culture, and history of both the Philippines and China, as well as the differences and similarities between the two countries... “Apart from China, PBS has also worked with other countries, and extended airtime as well, to air their news, socio-cultural, and tourism content for the educational benefit of Filipinos. These include agreements with the United Kingdom’s

Saturday, June 6, 2020 BBC and Thailand’s Sawasdee. It should also be noted that PBS-BBS is in cooperation with the Voice of America (USA). “In addition, it has been promoting The Sound of Southeast Asia by celebrating popular music from Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, and Vietnam.” It is ironic to note that when one “Googles” to obtain information about the Philippine government’s reply, the first two to three pages of the Google report list the complaint and allegations of Riza Hontiveros; it is only in the last pages that one may be able to find one or two mentions of the government’s reply. This only shows how Google algorithms do wonders in the selective enumeration of information. Philippine society and culture are permeated with US cultural imperialism and information war content. For example, let’s take note of the Voice of America being aired, not only by the PBS-BBS (Bureau of Broadcast Service), but also in the private FM bands, the Far East Broadcasting Company (FEBC) Christian classical music-cum-preacher radio network, the hourly broadcast of the BBC news, the Edsa Uno Radyo Bandido, and hourly broadcasts of VOA news by DZRJ radio, which is owned by possible dual-citizen RJ Jacinto. To paraphrase a saying, “in the land of the deaf, the one-eared woman is queen.”

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Shelter Site 2 and 100 in Rorogagus Transitory Shelter Site 1. Out of the 1,000 target transitory shelters in Dulay, 220 units are nearing completion. NHA also targets to turn-over 250 completed units in Area

8, Sagonsongan Transitory Shelter Site next week. Ibañez also said that the priority beneficiaries of the transitory shelters are those families living in MAA since the rehabilitation is ongoing. A Technical Working Group composed of TFBM, local government of Marawi City thru its City Social Welfare and Development, NHA, and Department of Social Welfare and Development, follows selection criteria in determining beneficiaries for the transitory housing units. All evacuation centers are closed since the displaced families have been relocated to transitory shelters. NHA and TFBM started relocating community-based IDPs by December last year up to March 2020. The relocation has been postponed due to the ECQ. A schedule is set for the continuation of relocation. For permanent shelters, land development is already 50 percent completed. 39 hectares of land have been prepared in barangays Gadongan and Kilala for the permanent housing units for the IDPs who live in ‘no-build zones’ in the most affected area (MAA). “To date, 46 houses na ang tinatayo [are being built] courtesy of UN-Habitat yung partner sa permanent shelter, because they are the one assigned to construct 500. Ngayong June and July we will step up, full blast na ang construction ng permanent shelter [ This June and July, there will be a full blast in the construction of permanent shelter.]” said NHA Marawi Project Management Office (MPMO) head Roderick T. Ibañez. For the road network project in MAA, NHA is already in the procurement phase. NHA is a member-agency of TFBM’s Subcommittee on Housing. (LELA/PIA ICIC)

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with LSIs. Thus, there will be no more coordination needed for local government unit (LGU)-destination both for indispensable travel and LSI. Moreover, travel authority must be secured for non-essential travel whether traveling from General Community Quarantine (GCQ) to Modified GCQ areas and vice versa as well as travelling from one province to another province or region to another region. Travel authority shall be issued with the certification from the barangay chair noting that the person who wants to travel has not developed any COVID-19 symptoms at least 14 days before the travel request. The certification from the barangay chair will serve as endorsement to the city/ municipal health office to conduct medical examinations. Hortillosa added that a medical clearance certificate from the city or municipal health office is needed to secure a travel order. Once secured, the travel authority could be obtained through securing a medical clearance certificate, which could be submitted to the barangay chair, who in turn, would facilitate the processing and such includes coordination with the LGU or destination. Another way is for the person to secure a medical clearance certificate that could be submitted to the help desk of the municipal/ city police station. Personnel of the help desk, under the authority of the chief of police (COP), will be in charge of the processing which includes coordination with the LGU of destination through the local police station. Medical clearance certificates issued by the De-

partment of Health (DOH) accredited hospitals may also be considered. For travels between provinces within the region, COPs are authorized to sign the travel authority in a delegated authority on behalf of the PD Travel between regions, PDs/DDs/CDs are authorized to sign the TA in a delegated authority on behalf of the regional director. Higher issuing authorities can still issue the travel authority. All those who travel without the necessary travel authority will be barred from passing the PNP or Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)-manned Quarantine Control Points (QCPs). Personnel manning the checkpoints are urged to exercise maximum tolerance in the implementation of quarantine rules. “Kung ipagawas na tanan (If we allow all people to go out) then this may negate our accomplishments sa atong nasud nga dili ana ka paspas ang pagdaghan sa COVID-19 (in our country where the spread of COVID-19 will not be that fast). We should ensure nga magpadayon lang gihapon ang atong lakang (to continue our measures) to contain the spread of the virus,” Hortillosa said. (RTP/PIA10)

JOB DESCRIPTION AND MANDATORY BENEFITS By MARLON SALVADOR MATUGNAO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MATUGNAO, TANGUB CITY

A job description is a catalogue of the responsibilities and tasks of a specific position or job. Job descriptions provide crucial reference points when making decisions regarding to employee compensation programs. In Dep.Ed, this is part of the in external factor considerations when setting compensation programs. The importance of considering the job descrip-

tion in deciding employee compensation is that it helps in ensuring pay equity. The job description helps in classifying jobs that have the same level of responsibilities or tasks together and providing an equal compensation. Before it will be decided on the compensation and benefits package, it is important to provide the job description as this will provide the necessary

guidance. There are several mandatory employment benefits adopted by the Government which Dep. Ed complies with. These include workers’ compensation which every employer is required to provide workers’ compensation insurance to every employee, social security tax which requires employers to pay social security taxes commensurate to the rate paid by employees are among others. The specific salary for the selected teacher applicant will be

based on salary rate which is set forth by the Government for the teachers. Additionally, the Dep.Ed will provide all the mandatory and voluntary employee benefits. This compensation and benefits package will be in line with the department’s internal and external compensation strategy. The implication of this is that the Dep.Ed will be able to attract a qualified and talented person to fill the position and retain him or her for a long period.

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Our hotel team members welcoming guests wearing personal protective equipment and uniforms for the protection and safety of the guests and associates.

Robinsons Hotels and Resorts Plans for Re-opening and Keeping Guests, Hotel Teams Safe from COVID-19

ROBINSONS Hotels and Resorts (RHR), hospitality arm of Robinsons Land, is preparing for a soft reopening of select Go Hotels and Summit Hotels and Resorts properties around the Philippines. In preparation, RHR has devised new ways to keep guests and hotel staff safe, including elevated standards of hygiene and cleanliness based on World Health

Organization guidelines and Department of Health New Normal protocols. Throughout the quarantine period in effect since mid-March, RHR has kept over 50% of its homegrown hospitality brands – Go Hotels and Summit Hotels and Resorts – open to service the needs of long-term stay guests, mostly employees from business process outsourcing firms and repatri-

ated OFWs complying with government guideline for auto-quarantine. With some LGUs announcing its transition from GCQ to MGCQ, RHR gears up for the re-opening of select hotels by June 16, 2020, starting with four of its provincial hotels: Go Hotels Iloilo, Summit Hotel Tacloban, Go Hotels Butuan and Go Hotels Iligan, respectively.

“Since ECQ began on March 16, 2020, we have been closely monitoring the rapidly-changing situation around COVID-19, responding to new information as it arises and preparing for all possible scenarios, with the goal of continuing to safely serve you in our hotels and resorts”, said Arthur G. Gindap, Senior Vice President and Business Unit – General Manager, Robinsons Hotels and Resorts. “We know that people will travel again for leisure and to see family and friends. And when they do, Robinsons Hotels and Resorts will be ready to welcome them back.” In addition to following the guidance provided by the World Health Organization, Philippine government, LGUs, Department of Health and Department of Tourism, RHR also consulted with a top sanitation expert – Ecolab – as they implemented the Circle of Clean protocols. Circle of Clean is the term for RHR’s elevated standard of hygiene and cleanliness developed with the aim to provide a worryfree stay experience for guests from pre-arrival to post-departure touch points implemented in all Go Hotels and Summit Hotels and Resorts around the Philippines. RHR’s Circle of Clean Protocols include but not limited to: • Frequent cleaning and disinfection of high-contact public areas – from touch screens, computer keyboards, to door handles, hand railings, elevators, public bathrooms. • Consistent use of hospital-grade disinfectant in partnership with industry expert Ecolab, providing trusted products to meet the highest cleaning standards and ensure the peace of mind of owners, guests, and associates. • Temperature checks, foot bath, hand sanitizers,

Constant disinfection and sanitation of high contact surfaces and guest areas.

luggage sanitation and onproperty signages reiterating social distancing and personal sanitation guidelines. • Contactless checkin and check-out via Selfservice Kiosks (in select hotels), clear partitions at front desk and UV light sanitation of keycards before issue to guests. • Personal protective equipment for front office, housekeeping and food & beverage team members. • Weekly misting in all guest areas and regular deep cleanings as required to protect the safety of our guests and associates. • Modified food & beverage operations, including

launch of pre-order/pickup/ delivery at Café Summit and shift to pre-packaged set for breakfast, lunch and dinner. • Updated furniture spacing in restaurant and function venues to promote appropriate social distancing. • Best-in-class training programs for hotel staff on enhanced operating protocols at Go Hotels and Summit Hotels and Resorts. “From the start of the booking journey on our brand websites to the prearrival email, we will be communicating our Circle of Clean protocols to our See ROBINSONS, page 11