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OPAPP’s Duyog Ramadan on 55 Infantry (VIGILANT) Battalion, 1ID,PA By SHAMMAH YANA SUNGA BARMM MDN
LimKetKai Luxe Hotel marketing manager Mylene Sison (middle) raises a toast with guests at the Limketkai Luxe Hotel Cagayan de Oro City. The Pool Bar!. Photo by Gerry Lee Gorit
ON May 29,2019 Office of the President on the Peace Process (OPAPP) headed by MGEN. CARLITO G. GALVEZ(Ret) together with 55IB, 12th CMO,14th CMO, 1ST CMO, Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM), PNP-LDS, Commission on Human Rights in cooperation of Local Government Units of (LGU) of Pagayawan, Binidayan, Tubaran, Bayang, Lumbaca-Unayan and Lumbatan had Duyog Ramadan on 55Infantry Battalion Madalum Lanao Sur as well their initial assessment of profiling of 165 Local of grocery items for LTG’s Ramadan celebration. Terrorists Groups (LTG) who surrendered According to OPPAP representative Vanessa from 6 municipalities, and socio-economic Ballardo they are doing Duyog Ramadan for 3 recovery program. As well as distribution See DUYOG, page 11
Solon files bill banning import, export of wastes • Rep. Juliette Uy of Misamis Oriental sees need for much better international customs and intel cooperation By ROSE MONDEJAR Contributor
VILLANUEVA, Misamis Oriental-One lesson learned from the Verde Soko investigation of several House panels is the need for much better customs and intel cooperation between the Philippines and other countries, according to Misamis Oriental second district Rep. Juliette T. Uy. This as Rep. Uy filed on Monday House Bill 9207 (Total Ban on the Import and Export of Wastes Act of 2019) as a symbolic, principled, and loud no against any further insults to our national honor and violations of our environment laws. She will refile it in the incoming 18th Congress. “Illegal shipments of garbage and illegal drugs should not reach our shores in the first place. For this, we need foreign intelligence reports and inter-country customs protocols,” Uy said. “These ships loaded with garbage should not be allowed to enter our territorial waters. If our authorities See FILES, page 11
OPINION
Addressing the basic problem of the poor WITH the start of congressional sessions in the offing, politicos are into the traditional leadership tug of war. Until topnotcher re-elected Sen. Cynthia Villar gave a smirk at Sen. Manny Pacquiao, the quest for the Senate Presidency seems to be leading to the path of FULL STORY ON PAGE 4
Life with people THINK a minute. H a v e you ever thought how easy life would be if you did not have to deal with people? But it would also be very empty! In spite of our problems with people, they are what make our Rep. Juliette T. Uy during a committee hearing. Contributed
FDA-10 inutile v banned products
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AN official of the Foods and Drug Administration (FDA) based here in Northern Mindanao admitted that they cannot just raid any establishment that blatantly sells banned dermatological products. This was the reaction of FDA 10 director Flordelina dela Cerna upon learning that the advocacy group Ecowaste Coalition revealed yesterday that there were still whitening See INUTILE, page 11
May 13,2019 Peaceful Election Day on Pualas Lanao Sur COMELEC Election Officer Asnimah C. Macalaba proclaimed re-elected Municipal Mayor Hon.Shariefullah “Pol” Adiong-Tanog, Newly elected Vice Mayor Hon.Disomimbar “Warrior” Saripada-Tanog Hon.Sharieffali Adiong-Tanog, Hon.Abdulahkim “Mamaw” Tanog-Lanto, Hon.Khalid Mutin, Hon.Makie Maruhom, Hon.Perogongan Polayagan, Hon.Hosnie Saripada, Hon.Hanan Diasalan and Hon.Nurhan Sarip with Pualas former Mayor Engr.Cabib AlontoTanog (by: Yana C.Sunga BARMM MDN)
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Eid’l Fitr celebrated in 6th ID
CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao – The Muslim believers of 6th Infantry Division gathered here early morning (June 05, 2019) to commemorate the Eid’l Fitr or Feast of the Breaking of the Fast. The military Muslim personnel were joined by their families and other civilians living near the camp in an early morning prayer in front of the 6th ID Grandstand. This year’s celebration was led by Assistant Division Commander for Reservist and Retirees Affairs, Colonel Carlito R Bueno and greeted everyone with Eid Mubarak or blessing on their celebration. “Ang kahulugan ng pagaayuno sa Islam ay isang uri ng gawaing pagsamba sa Allah sa pamamagitan ng pagpigil at pag-iwas mula sa pagkain, inumin, pakikipagtalik at sa iba pang
nakakasira sa pag-aayuno, simula sa pagsapit ng madaling araw hanggang sa paglubog ng araw.” said Col Bueno. Col. Bueno, in his message outlined the purpose of fasting, which is considered the holiest among the Islamic celebration. The Commander of 6th Infantry Division, Maj. General Cirilito E. Sobejana,
ILIGAN CITY -- The City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWD) through City Welfare Officer Grace Joy Saquilabon received five boxes containing assorted clothing sent from the central office of
the Philippine Information Agency (PIA). PIA personnel willingly gathered the assorted clothing collected which were contained in boxes for shipment to Iligan. Director General Harold
extended his greetings to the Muslim brothers and sisters of 6th ID and stakeholders and thanked them for choosing 6th ID camp to celebrate Eid’l Fitr. “May the blessings of Allah fill your life with happiness and this worthy celebration will touch the love and peace to each and every one of us,” the Commander expressed.
PBSP supports TB control in BARMM
Gov’t information arm donates clothing to Iligan fire survivors E. Clavite of PIA said, “This support we are sending in time of need was initiated by our own employees. Our personnel from the central office and regional centers have been sending in-kind support to Marawi IDPs and,
now, for this fire incident in Iligan. We hope this will serve as an inspiration to more public servants. As we do our work we must always extend our service outside See DONATES, page 9
MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur -- The Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) and the Ministry of Health in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (MOHBARMM) reaffirmed its partnership to strengthen the implementation of the National Tuberculosis Control Program (NTP). PBSP and MOHBARMM recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that enables them to continue to work together to support the Department of Health (DOH- NTP) in the execution of the Philippine Strategic TB Elimination Plan. PBSP has been supporting the MOH-BARMM
through the provision of laboratory supplies and equipment, the hiring and deployment of competent medical and non-medical staff; and the conduct of regular monitoring and random on-site verification and validation of both programmatic and financial reports. The organization also provides technical and funding support in the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of Programmatic Management of Drug Resistant TB (PMDT), TB-HIV and TB Community TB Care and Prevention (TBCP) activities, and gives feedback and recommendations based on the results See SUPPORTS, page 9
Dahino airs dismay over Cebu Pac services “WE are not a bunch of entitled individuals, but the airline’s lack of regard of the passengers’ sensibility and well-being was unimaginable.” This sentiment was aired by Councilor Edna M. Dahino in her special report during the regular session Monday presided over by Vice Mayor Raineir Joaquin V. Uy, citing the poor services of Cebu Pacific Air. While acknowledging the airline as a low cost carrier known for its cheap fares availed of and enjoyed by many, its services rendered, however, is not worth half the money saved
and the trust accorded them by its passengers, Dahino lamented. The councilor recounted a bad experience with the airline. “But last Friday, one member of my family flew Cebu Pac from CDO to Manila. I was informed then the flight was delayed for a good 10 hours,” she reported. Councilor Dahino said she was even more dismayed over the insensitivity of the airline. “Since up to this time no explanation as to the cause of the 10-hour delay was given by their company. Not even the ground crew was able to provide answers to the inconvenience during
the incident,” she added. “We are very much aware of the growing hazards of air travel but isn’t it the passengers’ right to be informed about the cause of the delay? After all, passenger’s safety is paramount,” stressed Dahino. With this, the councilor is urging the city government to intervene in behalf of the Kagayanons and other passengers who have experienced the same predicament. The matter was referred to the City Council committee on trade and commerce chaired by Councilor George S. Goking for appropriate action. (SP/JAO)
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MAKATI, Philippines – June 4, 2019 To Ayala Corporation (Ayala) Chairman & CEO Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, the Future of Work in Asia Pacific is not just about
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new jobs, new skills, and new ways to work and learn. It is ultimately about motivating employees through purposedriven work and driving productivity towards
inclusive growth. “Infusing our organizations and our people’s jobs with a deeper and higher purpose should be part and parcel of any discussion about
“As we continue these conversations and prepare for the future as individual companies and as a community of enterprises, let us keep in mind an important matter: we also have to create and offer purpose-driven work to our various teams. I believe that [if] we can properly harness technology, properly harness innovation, and properly harness meaningfulness, we will certainly contribute to a more progressive Philippines and Asia Pacific,” Zobel said at the J.P. Morgan-Asia Society One Step Ahead Series last June 4, 2019 at Makati City.
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the Future of Work,” Zobel said. He noted that today’s times “are challenging us to adopt a refreshed approach to enterprise—one that fully responds to the critical underserved needs of society, while at the same time enables the creation of value. This would allow our organizations to generate meaningful impact and imbue a higher purpose in people’s work, which would lead to increased productivity and engagement.” As the first Philippine company to join the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, Ayala has aligned its strategies with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) through the Ayala Sustainability Blueprint. This is a group-wide plan specifically designed to support the achievement of the UN SDGs by 2030, and to enable Ayala to tangibly contribute to three pillars where its businesses can generate the most significant and lasting impact. These are: access and inclusivity, productivity and competitiveness, and responsible growth and innovation. Through its sustainability blueprint, Ayala is able to institutionalize
the creation of meaningful work that would channel its employees’ talents towards positive change, and ultimately, accelerate inclusive growth. “As we continue these conversations and prepare for the future as individual companies and as a community of enterprises, let us keep in mind an important matter: we also have to create and offer purpose-driven work to our various teams. I believe that [if ] we can properly harness technology, properly harness innovation, and properly harness meaningfulness, we will certainly contribute to a more progressive Philippines and Asia Pacific,” Zobel concluded. As a region known for its low-cost and lowskilled labor, Asia Pacific will likely be facing socioeconomic challenges and a growing number of workers displaced by automation and digitization. However, by harnessing, technology, innovation, and meaningfulness, Ayala believes that these developments could also introduce significant opportunities for a future workforce that is inclusive and positively impactful.
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Addressing the basic problem of the poor
PRICES in the public market are soaring high and the government appeared helpless. One morning, we were appalled by a report that the kilo of Tamban (Sardinella) fish has gone up P 120.00 – P 150.00. What happened? If there is a poor man’s fish, Tamban fits the description because it is, actually, very cheap. Ordinarily, the price of a kilo of Tamban ranges only from P 20 to P 40. Sometimes, the price of the fish is so cheap that the vendor would almost sell it at a giveaway price of P 10 to P 15 a kilo. Today, however, the Tamban fixes a price of P 140 to P 150 per kilo in the public markets of Cagayan De Oro City. The price of Tamban is cheap because it has nothing to offer, but an effective source of “uric acid.” However, it is not only the price of Tamban fish that bothers us. Matter of fact, the prices of almost all varieties of fish have sky rocketed that a poor, like us, could no longer afford. Can any imagine that the prices of a kilo of fish, especially Tuna, Blue Marlin, and Parrot fish, are expensive compared to the prices of meat? It seems
that a common Filipino, like the majority of us who could barely eat three square meals a day, could no longer afford to eat fish. Dear folks, aside from fish, the prices of prime and basic commodities in the market are soaring high. Amid all these price anxieties, the government is doing nothing. Once, we heard of Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol telling the consumers that the Department of Agriculture (DA) would employ steps that would control the prices of fish in the market. Anyway, Piñol made that statement few after he was appointed the DA Secretary. Piñol statement was a relief. Alas! He is about to complete his stint at the DA, but that statement never ever come nearer to the truth. It is disheartening that most government agencies that were supposed to serve as consumer watch dogs failed to deliver that mandate. On the other hand, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), given the authority to act as price watchdog never care. Every time the issue of soaring prices comes in, the DTI
simply issues a statement that the trade department is monitoring the prices in the market. Baloney! Candidly speaking, if the DTI seriously does its job as a price watch agency, the prices of the basic and prime commodities in the market could be easily checked. By the way, the basic commodities are those that the common Filipino buys every day. Otherwise, the prices of rice and corn as staple foods, oil, salt, soap and milk as basic commodities should always be held at bay. On the contrary, the poor Juan could barely buy the basic commodities at home today. No wonder, majority of the children of the poor Filipinos today are malnourished. Malnourishment takes place for the lack of nutrients and elements needed for a kid’s normal growth. A malnourished kid is susceptible to all kinds of ailments because of an unstable immune system. Perhaps, the inaccessibility of the majority of the Filipinos to healthy foods is the principal culprit of the various social ills in the country today. There is this notion that the election of the incom-
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petent and corrupt public officials is driven by poverty because the hungry community is the main target of “vote buying.” “Well, those (candidates) who could offer us (the poor), the highest bid is the candidates that we will vote,” a common rhetoric of the impoverished. There is no argument that the 80 percent of the country’s 100 million people are poor. Ten percent of the 80 percent are those that could hardly eat two square meals a day. Unless the national leadership employs an innovative policy, compelling the DTI, DA and other government line agencies adopt an effective policy to lower the prices of commodities, especially the basic commodities, the growing disenchantment of the impoverished society would prevail. In a country of impoverished people, the social ills, exemplified by criminality and the proliferation of illegal activities would always be the order of the day. -0- Email reactions/ suggestions: crisguardian@ yahoo.com
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Life with people
THINK a minute. Have you ever thought how easy life would be if you did not have to deal with people? But it would also be ver y empty! In spite of our problems with people, they are what make our life worth living. Think about it. With no people, we have no love...and what is life without love? It is so true that at the end of our life, all that really matters are the people we shared it with. The sooner we learn how to live happily and successfully with people, the sooner we will have our best life possible. But the first step in learning is to unlearn our unhealthy, bad habits and ways of relating to others. We need to open our mind to new and better attitudes in getting along with people. If we ourselves are not willing to change, we cannot change our life. Fortunately, it’s never too late. I have seen people 80-years-old “turn and learn” how to better love and live with people. One of our bad habits of dealing with people is playing the “blame game”— whether it is a husband and wife blaming each other, a brother blaming his sister, children blaming their
parents, or when we blame other races and cultures for our problems. Adolf Hitler blamed the Jews for Germany’s problems. The Roman Empire blamed the Christians for its failures and decline. But until we honestly face the facts, and take responsibility for our wrong attitudes and ways of living, we cannot change our relationships and life for the better. Another bad habit we have is judging people. We think we know what is wrong with everybody else, but we do not see what’s wrong with ourselves. We put labels on people just because they are a little different than us, and we do not have to do any real thinking or care enough to truly get to know that person. Even though we hate it when someone labels and judges us like that! Remember, “The soft skills are the hard skills.” Precisely cutting and polishing diamonds takes far greater skill than smashing rocks with a hammer. It takes a bigger heart and mind to truly understand and love people as they really are and need. It takes more wisdom, strength, and social skill to see both the good and bad qualities
of people, yet accept them and love them in such a way that they want to change and improve. After all, that is what we need them to do with us! Won’t you ask Jesus to start changing you? He wants to help you grow a bigger, more compassionate heart toward other people? He will also broaden and deepen your mind to start understanding and wisely loving each person, just as He does you. ****** A pop song said: “People who need people are the luckiest people in the world.” But to learn how to live happily and successfully with others, we must first unlearn our unhealthy, bad habits and ways with people. Sometimes we run away rather than work through our disagreements and differences. Like a child who gets angry and says: “I’m going home. I’m not going to be your friend anymore!” Our feelings get hurt—so we quit our job, end a friendship, even get a divorce. “We take the easy way and just move on rather than grow up.” But if you keep moving on from one relationship to another, you will never
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have the success, satisfaction and rewards of close, lasting relationships. Many couples could learn to live happily together if they did not resort to this revenge or payback mentality. But lashing out and hurting the other person just makes things worse and is the most damaging way to deal with our differences—including the lasting pain and problems through which we put our kids. We would have much happier lives if instead we simply admitted our faults and did what is needed in our marriage, parenting, and other relationships. The first ingredient of successful relationships is communication. With no communication, you have no relationship. At the end of our life, some of our biggest regrets will be all the things we did not say to the ones we love. We so often misunderstand and misread people. That is why we need to kindly tell each other how we truly feel and See PEOPLE, page 11
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DOST Technology Addresses Water Quality Issues in GIDA Barangays in Mis. Occ. LATE in 2018, Col. Severo of the 10th Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army presented the issues and concerns of the Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDA) in Misamis Occidental during the Provincial Development Council – Economic Sector convergence meeting in Oroquieta City. One of the issues raised in his presentation is on water system of selected GIDA barangays in the province. To immediately address this concern, the Department of Science and Technology Region X (DOST-X) through the Provincial Science and Technology Center of Misamis Occidental led by Ms. Eufresnie Ann D. Simbajon turned over twenty-five (25) units of Ceramic Water Filter (CWF) to the Provincial Development Council represented by the Provincial Planning and Development Coordinator, Ms. Teresa
B. Calamba last 17 May 2019. The Ceramic Water Filter is a DOST developed innovative technology that address the requirement of a simple, effective and economical water filter that can be used in rural areas. This candle-type water filter has anti-microbial agent that eliminates disease-causing water borne microorganisms. This is easy to use and does not need electricity to operate the filter. All CWFs were delivered to the 10th Infantry Battalion, 1st Division in Barangay Burgos, Oroquieta City last 23 May 2019 wherein Ms. Kristel C. Alvarico, a DOST staff demonstrated the installation, use and cleaning of the filters. A day after, the team of LTC John P. Andrada deployed the twelve (12) units of CWFs to the beneficiaries in Barangay Lalud, Don Victoriano Chiongbian- the
farthest municipality in Misamis Occidental. In addition, LTC Andrada also showed them how to install and use the filter for optimal utilization. The other 13 units of CWFs will be deployed to the Former Rebels (FRs) of Barangay Sebucal, Oroquieta City scheduled on 20 to 21 June of this year. Indeed, DOST paved the way of making available water into safe and potable drinking water for every Juan in the country. (Joanne Kathering R. Banaag, DOST-X)
PSTD Simbajon and DOST staff during the turnover of CWF to the Provincial Development Council-Economic Sector represented by Ms. Calamba.
All attention to LTC John P. Andrada as he showed how to install and use the CWFs to the people of Brgy. Lalud, Don Victoriano Chiongbian.
DOST staff demonstrated the installation and use of Ceramic Water Filters to the staffs of 10th Infantry Battalion, 1st Division in Brgy. Burgos, Oroquieta City.
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Philippine Eagle Week opens in Davao City DAVAO CITY -- An exhibition and film screening of the “Bird of Prey” opened on Tuesday at SM Annex to kick-off the Philippine Eagle week celebration here. The exhibition--a collaboration among SM City
Davao, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) and the Energy Development Corporation-is also timed as the pair of captive-bred Philip-
English trends around the world By EUNEZEL T. CAÑETE Teacher III Kapatagan East Central School
ALTHOUGH language change is often mysterious, that’s probably how most of it takes place. Someone, generally a person of influence in a social group, says or pronounces something differently from others, someone else in the group imitates the change and perhaps accentuates it a bit more. Soon, there is a small band of people speaking that way. Then there is a larger one followed by a social class or geographical region and finally by an entire country. The process can either take centuries as it frequently did in the past or transpire in a decade or
two as it more commonly does in today’s era of instant communication. Technology has long influenced our use of leters in language. In other words, we adopt letters for a handful of reasons: usefulness, aesthetics and because we simply can. We abandon letters when it becomes too difficult to write or print them out. If English didn’t steal words from everywhere, we probably wouldn’t have much use for accents. And yet we just don’t see them as truly essential. Certainly, they can be fashionable. In the end though, the gatekeepers of orthography are the users.
pine eagles, Sambisig and Geothermica, traveled to Singapore for a 10-year mission. The exhibition and film screening hosted by SM is part of the awareness and education campaign aimed
at the conservation of the Philippine eagles, which are considered endangered species. PEF head of Logistics and human resource officer Gliceria Ibanez said the travel of Sambisig and
Treating Araling Panlipunan as a way of life By GLORIA G. CARDOZA Teacher III Kapatagan East Central School
FOR me, Araling Panlipunan is not just a subject to be taught to elementary and junior high students. It must be a way of life. The students must learn to be critical and mindful of the offered facts and lessons of the country’s past events to understand and appreciate the society we have today. The lessons of the past must be referred to in understanding the present and help us in shaping our future. We must feel proud and honored to walk the trails of great men and women who fought with their lives for the country’s freedom.
Araling Panlipunan will prepare our students. I consider and regard Araling Panlipunan as a great advantage not only to teachers but also to students in the midst of globalization. Students may attain a discovery of the world. It is in the hands of the Araling Panlipunan teacher to make use of the books and technology to be able to have a background of various countries of the world for it is very important for the teacher to have a comprehensive knowledge of various countries comprising the globe.
Encouraging reading at home By MARIA CHRISTY J. RONGCAL Teacher I Ozamiz City National High School
SET aside a special reading time and place. Find a cozy reading nook, comfy couch or snuggle in bed. Having a special place and time to read makes reading part of family time. Children will come to look forward to this time. The possibilities are endless when a child looks at the illustrations of a wordless book and uses their imagination to create
their own story. Just think of the vocabulary and expression children will use as they communicate the adventure. This process also helps young children flex their imaginations and develop oral language skills. Rhymes help young children notice and hear sounds within words, an essential skill for reading. While driving, grocery shopping or cooking dinner, you and
your child can challenge each other to rhyme words. You may be surprised to find how much your child loves challenging you. Nursery rhymes and rhyming books can help young children not only hear the rhyme but also see patterns in the words. Combine food, fun and reading. Host a party where children read a book and illustrate the story through a creative avenue such as a play, song or drawing.
PHILIPPINE EAGLE WEEK OPENING. (L-R) Jose Lechoncito, chief of the License and Permitting of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-11; Maria Nancy Ibuna, head of the External and Stakeholders RelationsEnergy Development Corporation; Maria Lynette Lopez, manager SM City Davao; and, Gliceria Ibanez, logistics head of the Philippine Eagle Foundation, opened Tuesday the Philippine Eagle exhibition at the SM Annex. PNA photo by Digna Banzon
Geothermica on Tuesday to Singapore aims to promote further research on breeding at the Wildlife Reserves Singapore (WRS). It is a 10-year loan program agreement between the Philippine government and Singapore. “Hopefully the study will have positive results just like the endangered Philippine Cockatoo bird where the study in the Jurong Park of WRS was
Republic of the Philippines OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR Province of Lanao del Norte MUNICIPALITY OF BACOLOD R.A. Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) R.A. 10172 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. no. 9048/10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that MUNAIFA MUTI BAUD has filed with this Office a petition for CORRECTION OF CLERICAL ERROR on her sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the CERTIFICATE of LIVE BIRTH of MUNAIFA MUTI BAUD who was born on April 2, 1995 at Pagayawan, Bacolod, Lanao del Norte whose parents are RAISALAM B. MUTI and MANSAWIE T. BAUD. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office. (Sgd.) EMILY B. CABUG Municipal Civil Registrar
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successful,” Ibanez said. SM City Davao mall manager Lynette Lopez has invited Dabawenyos to learn more about the Philippine Eagle and watch the free movie screening on June 12 at Cinema 3. Dabawenyos can also take photos at the eagle wings photo wall and encouraged them to post in social media to help spread about the celebration, Lopez said. (PNA) AFFIDAVIT OF ADJUDICATION OF SOLE HEIR WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late ANDRES APDIAN, who died intestate in Alubijid, Misamis Oriental, last September 12, 1966; that the deceased left among others a parcel of land situated at Lagtang, Alubijid, Misamis Oriental and more particularly described as follws: TAX DECLARATION OF REAL PROPERTY; TD/ARP No. : 08-170005-02435; Owner : Apdian, Andres; Location Property : Lagtang, Alubijid, Misamis Oriental; Lot No. : 11660-C-13; Area of : .9527 hectare; is the subject of AFFIDAVIT OF ADJUDICATION OF SOLE HEIR WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS; that JIMMY APUS APDIAN, of legal age, Filipino Citizen, Married and a resident of Lourdes, Alubijid, Misamis Oriental, Philippine,; that she/ he WAIVE, TRANSFER, CONVEY and DELIVER in a manner absolute and irrevocable to MARIETA B. CAGAPE & LOLITO M. CAGAPE, both of legal age, Filipino citizen, married and residents of Bugo, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, their heirs, successors and assign, the above described parcel of land, including all improvements found thereon, free from any all liens and encumbrances whatsoever; Under Notary Public of Atty. QUINTILIANITO S. BABARIN, JR.; as per Doc No. 57; Page No. 12; Book No. 88; Series of 2019. MDN: June 7, 14 & 21, 2019
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Brigada Eskwela: A Success for Everybody By ROIE M. UBAYUBAY
Year after year, we hear concerns about shortage of classrooms, overcrowded classes, and schools being not ready for the upcoming school year. DepEd addressed this issue through the Adopt-a-School Program in order to reach even more to the remote areas and implement this program to all communities through the National Schools Maintenance Week or Brigada Eskwela. Gone are the days in the life of public schools that opening of classes is also the start of cleaning, decorating, and preparing classrooms and school. Today, as we embrace the lives of the 21st century learners, it is a different scenario already. For all we know, DepEd adheres time–on task policy and ensures that the first day of classes will be spent for teaching-learning process. Per observation, Brigada Eskwela is already institutionalized. It became as one of the
departments’ most celebrated programs, which aims to address the resource gaps faced by every school through strengthening the partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. This is made possible since the birth of Brigada Eswkela more than a decade ago. People of different sectors comes to school for a bayanihan activity like classroom, walls and blackboards repainting, cleaning/replacing of window glass and doors, minor repairs, and even the making of vegetable garden for Gulayan sa Paaralan and among others. DepEd implemented this year’s Brigada Eskwela from May 20 to 25, 2019. It focuses on the theme “Matatag na Bayan para sa Maunlad na Paaralan” to reflect how DepEd recognizes the importance of the community by making schools the best place for learners to acquire the values and competencies they need to contribute to nationbuilding. This may bring good result to all learners, teachers, school officials, parents, alumni,
community leaders, members of the non-government organizations, private sectors, other government agencies and all other stakeholders to participate and contribute their time, effort, and resources to prepare our schools in the opening of another school year. As a whole, Brigada Eskwela is an intervention to prepare the classroom to be used by the learners as we open another breakthrough for the learners to acquire the basic education they wanted to learn. This is also a manifestation on everybody’s concern that Brigada Eskwela is a realization of a true Filipino for it adds a new meaning on everyone’s concept of unity and cooperation. Thus, DepEd realizes the importance of the great support coming from all stakeholders telling us a scenario of people from different groups comes to school to help the teachers and learners be prepared during the opening of classes.
Correlation between education and health By JAMES MICHAEL M. TRONIADO Teacher I Balatacan Beach Primary School
EDUCATION is associated with better health outcomes but trying to figure out whether it actually causes better health is tricky. People with at least some college education have mortality rates less than half of those without any college education, according to CDC. In addition, people who are more educated exhibit less anxiety and depression, have fewer
functional limitations and are less likely to have a serious health condition like diabetes, cardiovascular disease or asthma. But causality runs both ways. People in poor health from a young age may be unable to pursue education as much as those with better health. On the other hand, a person who tends to focus on long-term outcomes may be motivated to develop healthier habits like regular
exercise even if blocked from a pursuit of higher education. Studies that relied on inducements for greater education found that increased education led to better health and a lower likelihood of smoking. This finding is one clue about how education may improve health. It can reduce people’s engagement in risky behaviors, perhaps because those behaviors could threaten the higher income that greater education typically confers.
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Brigada Eskwela ends; BES Faculty and Staff recognizes importance of community involvement By JOSEPHINE L. TACASTACAS
Bobontugan Elementar y School of Jasaan, Misamis Oriental successfully conducted the 2019 Brigada Eskwela from May 20-25, 2019 with the theme “Matatag na Bayan para sa maunlad na paaralan.” The theme reflects how DEP ED recognizes the importance of the community in making schools the best place for learners and acquire the values and competencies they need to contribute to the nation-building. The week-long “Brigada Eskwela” which is also known as the National
S chools Maintenance Week, seems like a gathering of stakeholders from the community, particularly parents of learners, to do clean up and minor repair in school facilities. Now on its 16th year, the Brigada Eskwela has its national kick-off program on May 20, 2019 which was participated by School Heads, Public Teaching Personnel, and its partners from both private and public sectors coming together for the benefit of BES learners. A big caravan during the national kick-off program was participated by vari-
ous members to express their commitment to the annual activity. As this years school maintenance week officially comes to a close. School heads and teaching staff of BES thanked everyone especially the partners and stake-holders for their remarkable contribution in the education sector through the “Brigada Eskwela”. All efforts undertaken during the week-long activity are in preparation for the opening of classes for school year 2019-2020 in all public schools on June 3.
What teachers must know about the Internet By MARIA CHRISTY J. RONGCAL Teacher I Ozamiz City National High School
IN this technology era, computer/Internet skills play a magnificent role in everyone’s career and business. So it’s also for teachers. Computer and Internet skills help school/ college teachers to connect, communicate and educate students creatively and more freely. There are various online educational tools and platforms for teachers and students to connect with each other for learning and innovation.
But to use the benefits of information technology, private and government teachers have to learn basic computer and Internet skills that help them to teach and learn quickly, efficiently and effectively. Blogging directly is not computer skills but blogging is the way to communicate in written and to educate students worldwide. But to create, run and manage a blog, you need few technical skills such as the
domain, hosting, WordPress configuration/installation, WordPress theme selection and editing and content optimization for search engine, etc. For more advanced skills and demands, you can hire website designers. So your blog will be very helpful for students to learn more about the topic, research, reports and it’s not only to your local students but also helpful for thousand other students, looking for the same information on the web.
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DA asks couriers to reject meat, products from ASF countries By LILYBETH ISON
MANILA -- In an effort to intensify quarantine security to prevent the entry of pork and pork products affected by the dreaded African swine fever (ASF) in the country, Department Agriculture (DA) Secretary Emmanuel “Manny” Piñol issued Memorandum Circular No. 07 directing all courier service companies to stop accepting canned meat and other meat products coming from ASF-affected countries for shipment. The DA also banned importation of live domestic and live pigs and their products including pork meat, and semen coming from Belgium, Bulgaria, China, Czech Republic, Hungary, Latvia, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Russia, South Africa, Ukraine, Zambia, Mongolia, Vietnam, Cam-
bodia, Hong Kong, and North Korea. “Furthermore, all arriving agricultural commodities from restricted countries are subject to immediate stoppage, con-
fiscation, and destruction by the Veterinary Quarantine Officers (VQOs) at the border of entry for proper disposal,” the memorandum read. Piñol said there is a need
to cover other identified pathway for the entry and spread of the dreaded virus, such as the transport or shipment of meat and meat products including See MEAT, page 11
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Inflation seen to settle back to target levels By JOANN VILLANUEVA
MANILA – The Philippines’ inflation rate is expected to return to its deceleration mode in the coming months after an uptick to 3.2 percent last May from only three percent last April. In a report, Michael L. Ricafort, Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) Economics & Industry Research Division head, attributed the rise of domestic inflation rate to the impact of a weaker peso on imports in the early part of May, higher global oil prices and the dry season, which affected some agricultural products and the operations of hydropower plants. “However, these were offset/mitigated by increased rice imports with the Rice Tariffication Law and other non-monetary
measures to increase food/ rice supply to lower prices and better manage inflation since the latter part of 2018,” he said. Ricafort expects the resumption of slowdown of inflation rates in the coming months, with the decline forecast to be faster due to elevated inflation rate last year. He said that a onepercent level inflation rate in the third quarter or early fourth quarter is even possible. Last year, inflation peaked at 6.7 percent in September and October. Ricafort said adequate rice supply due to larger imports and higher harvest during the summer is expected to further ease inflation rate in the coming months since rice accounts for around 10 percent of the inflation index.
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May inflation rate falls within gov’t target range of 2-4 percent HEADLINE inflation increased to 3.2 percent yearon-year in May 2019 from 3.0 percent in the previous month. The resulting year-to-date average of 3.6 percent remains within the Government’s inflation target range of 3.0 percent ± 1.0 percentage point for the year. Core inflation—which excludes selected volatile food and energy items to measure underlying price pressures—was also higher at 3.5 percent in May from 3.4 percent in April. The uptrend was also seen on the month-onmonth seasonally-adjusted headline inflation which rose to 0.3 percent in May from 0.2 percent in the previous month. Year-on-year inflation rate of food items increased in May as prices of fish, fruits, and vegetables rose due to dry weather conditions. This was partly tempered by the decline in corn and rice prices compared to year-ago levels. Meanwhile, the uptick in non-food inflation could be attributed to higher yearon-year inflation of housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels. The price rollback of most domestic petroleum products during the month helped offset the upward adjustment in public utility jeepney fares See FALLS, page 11
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the wall of our office, added Clavite. The fire occurred on 29 May 2019 with 194 families affected from Purok Matinabangon and Silangan, Barangay Ubaldo Laya, Iligan City, to 736 dependents homeless. Totally damaged houses were 96 while seven are partially damaged. Saquilabon said that affected families are now temporarily sheltered at the barangay’s covered court, nevertheless, the local government of Iligan is doing the necessary steps to address the immediate needs of these families, either food and non-food. Our local government provided three communal portable toilets, sanitation kits, kitchen utensils and dry ration of food, added Saquilabon. CSWD through the Community Affairs Office established a ‘Community Kitchen’ to cook dishes for families at the evacuation center. On the other hand, 27-year-old Marites R. Baliquig is worried about how to recover from the damage that the fire has caused her family. Baliquig expressed, “I am thankful for the donors and to our city government for taking care of our needs, but neither of us here would want to be dependent on these provisions for long. All I could think of are my kids., how will we ever take back what we’ve lost? I’m a market vendor, where would I get my capital for a new start?” Meanwhile, according to CSWD’s record, four persons were injured, all are now in Gregorio T Lluch Memorial Hospital for medication and one
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body recovered dead onthe-spot. City Fire Marshall, CINSP Butch B Baulete said, ”We raised task force ALPHA to contain the fire immediately. Fifteen fire trucks responded to our call including trucks from nearby municipalities.” One of the concerns that we usually encounter during a fire is the people surrounding the fire scene. The area is congested, fire trucks cannot enter, and we’ve exhausted all our hose lines, this should be the moment that people in the area should also step up and help us, but some did not,” stressed Baulete. Instead of carrying buckets full of water and help us contain the fire, they keep busy shooting through their phones for Facebook live, which is not helping the situation at all. The ‘bayanihan’ system is not working anymore,” he remarked. Iligan’s Bureau of Fire Protection was still on the investigation phase as to what, when and in whose household did the tragic fire started. However tough the situation is, fire-affected individuals strive to move on
with their lives with what 170 notified TB cases and little was left of them. (cl- more than 100 MDR-TB viajante, GIC Iligan City) cases in the BARMM. The challenges in the implementation of the TB program from page 2 include low case detection, increasing rate of lost to of these activities. The MOH-BARMM, on follow-up cases, and the the other hand, performs low utilization of GeneXpert services as a Regional NTP machines. Manager, a PMDT Treat- MOH-BARMM’s Techment Facility, an Xpert Site, nical Division Chief Dr. a TB Culture Center, an Sadaila K. Raki-in expressed HIV Treatment Hub, and an gratitude to PBSP for the Administrative and Finance partnership which helps Overseer. It also ensures the contribute to the country’s continuous implementation overall goal to end TB. of the TB Program and “PBSP through the years safeguards all equipment, have helped us and never fixed assets, office supplies, abandoned the MOHmedical supplies, and other BARMM. PBSP has been properties of the Program. with us in supporting the BARMM Minister of TB Program even before Health Dr. Saffrullah M. 2015…Our focus is to end Dipatuan lauded the part- TB and there will be a time nership, which he believes that TB will only be part of signifies renewed action history. We must be thankto fight the challenges. He ful that we have been part also reiterated the Ministry’s of the legacy to end TB,” commitment to addressing Raki-in said. the TB problem in the entire Meanwhile, PBSP Executive Director Reynaldo region. “We cannot just sleep Antonio D. Laguda recat night comfortably or sit ognized the efforts of the in our offices knowing that healthcare providers in the hundreds and even thou- implementation of the TB sands of people are getting control program. ill, or worse, dying with this “Our work in TB control condition,” Dipatuan said. began in 2015. And in the In 2018, there were over last four years, despite it be-
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Technology and PWD students By JAMES MICHAEL M. TRONIADO Teacher I Balatacan Beach Primary School
RUSTLING crisp packets, shuffling feet and the general buzz of conversation made lectures a trial for autistic students. Autistic students suffer from sensory overload connected to their condition. Now there’s a software to help students with dyslexia cope and transform it. The software allows students to listen to lectures quietly at home which would dramatically improves the
grades of the students. There’s so much useful information in these software. Being able to audio-record the lectures and listen back to them in a silent room means autistic students are finally able to digest the content. Technology is indeed breaking down barriers faced by PWDs. This matters, because fewer PWD students go to university than their non-disabled peers. Online
Republic of the Philippines OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR Province of Lanao del Norte MUNICIPALITY OF BACOLOD
Province of Lanao del Norte Local Civil Registrar Office Province: LANAO DEL NORTE Municipality: BALOI NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
R.A. Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) R.A. 10172 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. no. 9048/10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that MARIO DAÑO PALAHANG has filed with this Office a petition for CHANGE OF FIRST NAME from “MARIANO” to “MARIO” in the CERTIFICATE of LIVE BIRTH of MARIANO DAÑO PALAHANG who was born on June 10, 1962 at Poblacion, Bacolod, Lanao del Norte whose parents are DIONESIO GUESAO PALAHANG and MARGARITA HUDAL DAÑO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office.
journal articles or reading lists now mean that those with visual impairments can zoom in or read printed text or convert it to easier to read formats such as braille. Universities and colleges in the Philippines are also increasingly recording lectures and post them on YouTube which students can replay at their own pace which benefits students with ADHD. Often, all this can be done through laptops at home, giving PWDs greater independence.
In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 10172, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that JAMAL MIRAATO ABUBACAR has filed with this Office a petition for the correction of clerical error in the entry of the child’s date of birth from “March 27,1996” to “March 17, 1996” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JAMAL MIRAATAO ABUBACAR who was born on March 27, 1996 at Baloi, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are CASAN M. ABUBACAR and FATIMA M. MIRAATAO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than ______________.
ing challenging, we are also happy to say that the people under Dr. Ampatuan have really been trying to beat the odds in the BARMM. The challenge for us is the way we expand the work we do,” he said. TB Control is one just of the many initiatives of PBSP in the BARMM. Among its other projects include the conduct of Safe Motherhood Caravans to teach women of reproductive age life-saving maternal and child health information, as well as the Creating Spaces Project with Oxfam Canada, which helps change attitude, behavior and systems to reduce violence against women and girls, including children, early and forced marriages. (PBSP) EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF MARGARITA M. LABADAN WITH ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PORTION OF LAND Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late MARGARITA M. LABADAN, who died in Camiguin without leaving a Will nor incurred indebtedness during her lifetime and who remains the declared and registered owner of a parcel of land which is herein described: Lot No. : 2127 part; O.C.T. No. : P-3966; T.D. No. : 10554; Area : 758 Sq.m.; Location : Hubangon, Mahinog, Camiguin; is the subject of PATRICIO M. LABADAN, of legal age, married, Filipino citizen and a resident of Hubangon, Mahinog, Camiguin; That for and in consideration of the sum of NINETY-FIVE THOUSAND PESOS (Php95,000.00) Philippine currency, to me in hand paid by Sps. CHE-RON P. GAMPONG and HOLLY LOUELLA LABADAN-GAMPONG, likewise of legal age, Filipino citizens and residents of Hubangon, Mahinog, Camiguin receipt of which is hereby acknowledged to my full satisfaction, by these presents, I hereby absolutely SELL, CEDE, TRANSFER and CONVEY portion of said property known as Lot 2127-B with an area of 138 square meters, free from any lien or encumbrance; That the property is not tilled by person, hence it is free from tenancy of whatever kind; Under Notary Public of Atty. VITO M. CARRILLO; as per Doc No. 255; Page No. 62; Book No. 107; Series of 2019. MDN: May 31, June 7 & 14, 2019
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from page 2 reformists were awarded with certificates of completion for livelihood skills in food processing and shield metal art welding (SMAW). After the ceremony, the names of the reformists are already deleted from the list of the PDEA. The completion ceremony was the first ever held in the province of Misamis Occidental. Tangub was declared as drug-free city last April 25, 2019. (Judith Tablan/CIO) EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late LEOPOLDO ALABASTRO SOLEDAD, who died intestate on June 2, 2006 at Capitol University Medical Center, Gusa, Cagayan de Oro City; that deceased left a five (5) properties, more particularly described hereunder: 1. TRANSFER CERTIFCATE OF TITLE No. T-167178 located at Gusa, Cagayan de Oro City with an area of 237 Square Meters, more or less; 2. TRANSFER CERTIFCATE OF TITLE NO. T-108845 located at Gusa, Cagayan de Oro City with an area of 2,198 Square meters, more or less; 3.TAX DECLARATION NO. G-044705, building only; 2. TRANSFER CERTICATE OF TITLE NO. T-108845 located at Gusa, Cagayan de Oro City with an area of 2,198 Square meters more or less; 3. TAX DECLARATION NO. G-044705, Building Only; 4. TAX DECLARATION No. G-044320: Lot Description: Lot 2384-G-2 of Subdivision Plan; 5. TAX DECLARATION No. G-044650; Lot Description: Lot 2384-G3 of Subdivision Plan; are the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS; made and entered into by and among; PRIMITIVA CANTILA, of legal age, widow of LEOPOLDO ALABASTRO SOLEDAD, Filipino citizen and a resident of Gusa Cagayan de Oro City; MEREDITH S. GUIRNELA, of legal age, widow, Filipino citizen and a resident of #193 Mary Avenue Fords, New Jersey; MARYVILLE S. LABITAD, of legal age, married, Filipino citizen and a residents of #30 Gemini St, Villa Ernesto, Gusa, Cagayan de Oro City; CLIFFORD C. SOLEDAD, of legal age, married, Filipino citizen and a resident of #Block 44, Lot 7, Bloomingdale Subd., Phase 2, Iponan, Cagayan de Oro City; MARY ANN S. CABANTAN, of legal age, married, Filipino citizen and a resident of #596 Saddeback Rd., Edmontom Alberta T6J4Z3, Canada; Under Notary Public of Atty. NOELLE THERESE G. VEDAD; as per Doc No. 150; Page No. 30; Book No. 01; Series of 2019. MDN: May 24, 31 & June 7, 2019
Republic of the Philippines OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR Province of Lanao del Norte MUNICIPALITY OF BACOLOD R.A. Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) R.A. 10172 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. no. 9048/10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that MARICEL CLAPANO BALBOA has filed with this Office a petition for CORRECTION OF CLERICAL ERROR on her sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the CERTIFICATE of LIVE BIRTH of MARICEL GIMENA CLAPANO who was born on February 27, 1982 at Esperanza, Bacolod, Lanao del Norte whose parents are EUSTEQUIO B. CLAPANO and LILIAN M. GIMENA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office.
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In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that MOHAMMAD HAMZA MASNAR SARILAMA has filed with this office Petition for Change of First Name from “MOH’D HAMZA” to “MOHAMMAD HAMZA” in the birth certificate of MOH’D HAMZA MASNAR SARILAMA who was born on MAY 22, 1996 at Baloi, Lanao del Norte whose parents are FAISAL A. SARILAMA and NORHAYA D. MASNAR. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than ___________.
In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that CRISSANGEL JULIA MERIDA RODA has filed with this office Petition for Change of First Name from “CRISSANGEL RUTH” to “CRISSANGEL JULIA” in the birth certificate of CRISSANGEL RUTH MERIDA RODA who was born on JULY 25, 2008 at Baloi, Lanao del Norte whose parents are JOSE M. RODA JR. and ZENAIDA A. MERIDA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than ___________.
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Publication Notice R.A. 9048 Republic of the Philippines OFFICE OF THE CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR City of Tangub -oOo NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC In Compliance with Section 5 of R.A 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that EVELYN LIBRE IGNACIO has filed with this office a petition for a (CFN) Change of First Name of Certificate of Live Birth, of EVELYN LANORIAS LIBRE from “AVELINA” to “EVELYN” who was born on July 28, 1958, at Tangub, Misamis Occidental and whose parents are Potenciano C. Libre and Anacorita R. Lanorias. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her/written opposition to this office not later than 14 June 2019.
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TUHOG: DSWD empowers communities through assistance, livelihood, and volunteerism Written by SHAUN ALEJANDRAE Y. UY, SMO III
BUKIDNON -- The Municipality of Pangantucan in the Province of Bukidnon is home to vast natural resources in the region. However, poverty is still among the recurring concerns of the communities. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) provides services and programs for these poor communities. Since 2009, the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) of the DSWD provided augmentation in monetary form to poor households with children 18 years below. This is to provide them an opportunity to continue and complete their basic education, as the most common concern for families is the lack of finances to send their young learners to school – this, despite the free basic education through public schools – since there are still financial needs like school supplies, transportation, and nutritional needs of the children. The DSWD’s Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP), on the other hand, provides the necessary livelihood assistance to community associations in the barangay level. This is through the micro-enterprise track and employment facilitation. The empowerment component is brought about the DSWD’s Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS) National Community-Driven Development Program (NCDDP) which inculcates the spirit of volunteerism. Evelyn Secadron Alampayan, married to Nilo Alampayan, and is a mother of five, from Barangay Pigtauranan, Pangantucan, Bukidnon. Evelyn is the current president of the 4Ps Parent Leaders Association of Pangantucan, “dako gyud kayo og katabang ang Pantawid, dili lang sa pagtulun-an, apil usab ang oportunidad nga makapaeskwela kami sa among mga kabataan (Pantawid really helps our community, it doesn’t only provide us with learning, but opportunities to bring our children to school).” All of Evelyn’s children are in school, the eldest being now in college and the youngest in the elementary.
“Nakakat-on gyud mi gumikan sa mga trainings ug seminars para sa mga parent leaders, naay mga trainings nga para mahimo kang epektibo ug maayo nga lider (we really learned from the seminars and trainings provided for the parent leaders, there are trainings on how to become good and effective leaders) said Evelyn. “Dinhi namo nabati nga aduna diay kami bili ug importansya diri sa among lungsod (this is where we felt that we are valued and we are important to our municipality) continued Evelyn. “Ang FDS o Family Development Session sa 4Ps dako gyud kayo og tabang alang sa amo, hilabi na mga pagtulunan kabahin sa pagdumala sa kwarta, pagtigom, ug uban pa (The family development sessions or FDS of the 4Ps is really helpful, especially the knowledge in terms of managing our finances, savings and so on) says Evelyn. Evelyn also discussed how this poverty alleviation program has provided opportunities to let families improve their level of wellbeing – in such aspects as finance, nutrition, health, and education. Evelyn took these learning to heart as she was selected to lead their community’s SLP association as the president. “Sa first namo nga grupo, mao tong beads work making, amo na gyud nang nakita kung unsa gyud ang natabang sa among mga pamilya, ang gi-kapital namo sa grupo kay ang P1,000, naa mi traynta ka miyembro so P30,000 karon, naa pa among tindahan nagbarog pa ang among individual mao ang P4,000 nga among gi-negosyo sa beads work (our first group, that was beads work making, we really saw how this helped our families, our group had P1,000 and since were 30 individuals that equated to P30,000 and our group’s store is still operational and each of us had P4,000 which we invested in beads work) says Evelyn.” “Ang uban pod ilang gi padayon ang ilahang paghimo sa beads, sa panahon sa Kaamulan Festival, nag himo sila ug beads, mga borloloy sa mga IPs (some of us still do
Evelyn talks with a laborer for their DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS road concreting community sub-project.
Evelyn Secadron Alampayan, a DSWD Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) and Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) beneficiary and a DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS community volunteer, at the site of their SLP association’s fish farming cages situated at the Lake Napalit, Barangay Pigtauranan, Pangantucan, Bukidnon.
Evelyn doing beads work for a lanyard with DSWD design.
beads work, especially during Kaamulan Festival, we make Indigenous Peoples inspired necklaces and accessories for sale)” Evelyn constantly reminds all the members of their SLP association to rollback the funds since this is bounded by a memorandum of agreement with DSWD and that other beneficiaries may also enjoy the same benefits as they have. The second batch of association’s beneficiaries has now ventured into fish farming; members now include the Indigenous People’s of Pigtauranan, even the tribe elders are now involved in
the venture. Mainly, the association is cultivating Tilapia within Lake Napalit in Pigtauranan, Pangantucan, Bukidnon. She said “ang pirmero namong harvest sa fish cage ni halin kini’g P11,000.00 sa isa ka cage lang. Kana nga kwarta amo gyud na gi deposito, amo na gi-tigom kay gusto namo nga humanon jud pag harvest kay upat man ka cage. Mahuman ang isa ka cage ayha dayon namo totalon ug pila among i-rollback pod sa bangko ug pila pod amo ihatag nga share sa mga membro, para ma encourage pod sila nga mapadayon ang grupo (our
Evelyn feeds the Tilapia fingerlings at the SLPA’s fish farming facility (fish cages) situated at Lake Napalit, Pigtauranan, Pangantucan, Bukidnon.
Evelyn monitors the completed DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS community sub-project at Pigtauranan Elementary School which is a 1 unit, 2 classroom school building.
first harvest profited P11,000 for one cage alone. We deposited the earnings and saved it since we want to harvest the other three cages before we compute for our rollback to our bank account and how much dividends each member will receive). The Department of Agriculture has already signified the replenishment of fish fingerlings for the group. As a way of giving back to the community, Evelyn has chaired the DSWD KalahiCIDSS Barangay Sub-Project Management Committee since 2015 where the community has completed a BottomUp Budgeting project of a Day Care Center, a Kalahi-CIDSS NCDDP funded 1 Unit – Two Classroom school building, a barangay access road and the upcoming solar-powered lighting system for the barangay. Evelyn mused “kining mga proyekto nga gihatag sa DSWD, amo gyud kining gina-ampingan, naa na’y dugang classrooms para sa among mga kabataan, aduna napud kami panginabuhian, ug uban pa (we are really
taking good care of these projects provided for us by DSWD, we now have additional classrooms for our learners, we also have livelihood assistance, among others).” “Lahi ra gyud kung ang komunidad ang magdumala sa mga proyekto, ga-ampingan, aduna gyud maayo nga implementasyon, nanghinaot usab ako nga ang programa sa DSWD KalahiCIDSS mapadayon pa gyud ug mabaload kini (it really makes a big difference when the community manages the projects, we really take care of these, there is good implementation, I also wish that the DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS program would continue and be institutionalized), Evelyn concludes.” Evelyn is also an instructional manager for the Department of Education’s Alternative Learning System in their barangay and hopes that her community can continue working together for the improvement of the level of wellbeing of each family in Pigtauranan and Pangantucan as well.
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“Further easing in local monetary policy by way of another cut in policy rates remains possible as early as the next rate-setting meeting in June 20, 2019 (or in subsequent months),” he said. He added that possible reduction in the Federal Reserve’s key rates this year is also a plus on the BSP policy rates. Also, ANZ Research forecasts average inflation in the Philippines this 2019 to be at the mid-point of the government’s two to four percent target band despite the marginal uptick last May. The economic research firm traced the higher inflation rate last month partly to the El Niño but pointed out that “weaker demand pressures and a high base effect will likely keep annual inflation in check.” “As such, we continue to expect headline inflation around the mid-point of the target band,” it said but added that “impact of the El Niño poses a key risk to the inflation outlook.” Relatively, ING Bank Manila senior economist Nicholas Mapa said food inflation will be a key factor in the country’ headline inflation for the remainder of the year, but believes the final numbers will still remain within government’s target. He added that this development will be closely monitored by the BSP visà-vis their decisions on the policy rates. (PNA)
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canned meat from ASFaffected countries, through the courier services as the risk of introduction of ASF is high due to unregulated movement of products. Quarantine officers in Subic Port in Zambales on May 29 seized a refrigerated container from China which yielded meat balls stashed behind boxes of fish tofu, which was the declared cargo. Dr. Romeo Manalili of the Veterinary Quarantine Station in Subic reported that quarantine inspectors became suspicious of the content of the van after they noticed that the temperature was at 18°C the desired cooling level to preserve meat products. The inspection team discovered packs and boxes of meat balls hidden behind boxes of fish tofu. Following the Subic Port interception, the DA has ordered a 100 percent inspection of all refrigerated vans, especially those coming from ASF-affected countries. Piñol said he also ordered the deployment of the first batch of 15 meat-sniffing dogs at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). He also asked Transportation Secretary Arthur
Tugade to require airlines and vessels coming to the Philippines from ASF-affected and high risk countries to issue advisories to passengers against bringing meat into the country. The DA also proposes the acquisition of X-ray machines to ensure thorough checking of the baggages of incoming passengers. Quarantine security have been intensified following the rapid spread of the ASF in China and other Asian countries. While it has not been proven to be harmful to humans, ASF could wipe out the country’s PHP200 billion hog industry as there is no known vaccine or cure for it. China has already culled almost 40 percent of its hog population as its inflation rate shot up while Vietnam has eliminated about two million of its hog population. “ASF is something I cannot take for granted. Time frame for the suspension is about three months. We will just establish a stringent quarantine measures,” Piñol said. (PNA)
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years aiming for LTG’s social healing and reconciliation while having direct consultation on catering their needs on socio-economic recovery and rehabilitation. Said event was the start of crafting National Policy for LTG. LTC. IAN NOEL P IGNES INF(GSC) PA 55IB1ID,PA Commanding Officer,55IB said that they are more focus on community development to create positive impact to let realized LTG remnants that they have more chances to make their lives and future more better. As of the moment they are busy in developing Barangay Padas with the help of Pagayawan LGU as their pioneer community where lights and Solar Water Pump installed, provided tables and chairs for the Madrasah, Islamic seminars and symposiums, and livelihood programs soon. Atty. Sittie Raifah M. Pamaloy- Hassan (Head RHRC-LDS) emphasized their monitoring and helping OPPAP,AFP and PNP for LTG’s socio economic recovery and rehabilitation. 1Lt. Joseph A. Galapia Commanding Officer of Bravo Company hoping that OPPAP’s program will help to change LTG’s mindset from war to a progressive life and it will lessen the threat of National security. 1Lt. Cyrus R Cruz Commanding Officer Charlie Company expecting to have a progress on their socioeconomic status years after. LTC IGNES is calling for everybody to support and participate in achieving lasting peace for development, better and progress. (1Lt.Rodwin M Biloza (INF) CMO Officer, 55IB 1ID,PA/ Golda Shammah Yana C. Sunga BARMM MDN)
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receive intel on contraband cargo, the ships should be intercepted out at sea and told to return to their port of origin,” Uy also said. Uy added, “the Philippine Coast Guard and Philippine Navy can board any ship sailing in our territorial waters and inspect the ship and its cargo before the ship reaches any of our ports.” “Ships that persist to approach our country despite being told to turn back can be dealt with according to the PCG or PN rules of engagement,” Uy, member of the House Committee on National Defense & Security said. Uy suggested the forging of bilateral and multilateral agreements on customs measures and intel sharing against garbage and illegal drugs.
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products banned due to high mercury content that are still sold in Cagayan de Oro City. During the press conference, Thony Dizon from Ecowaste Coalition presented to the public a total of 33 samples of banned products that were allegedly sold in 12 different outlets here. The whitening products that have already been banned by FDA include Goree day and night whitening cream, Goree beauty cream, Renow-D facial cream, Deeja cosmetic sun cream, Deeja cosmetic wrinkle cream, Deeja cosmetic dream cream, RDCL babyface whitening cream and RDL face-off cream. These were the same products presented by Ecowaste Coalition that were allegedly bought in Angel Chavez Complex, Cogon market and Agora market – all located in Cagayan de Oro City. In a separate interview, dela Cerna confirmed that the various products presented by Ecowaste Coalition have indeed already been banned by the government but pointed out that the regulatory agency has its own procedures in enforcing the law. “Dili mi basta-basta nga adtuon namo na nga mga establishment nga gipresentar sa Ecowaste because of a number of factors. One, kung makabalo sila nga naa mi within duol na sa ila premises, ila dayon na dalidalion og tago. Two, we need proper coordination as per our protocol,” dela Cerna said. Dela Cerna explained that the usual protocol was for the FDA central office to order its nearest enforcement cluster here – in this case, Davao City – to organize a raiding team and coordinate with local authorities – in this case, the city government and the Cagayan de Oro City Police Office (Cocpo). She added that only the
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enforcement unit cluster of FDA is authorized to confiscate any banned product By ALITO B. DELOS SANTOS, T-III as well as execute search Val. Ed. Dept. Head (Designate) warrants and arrest warrants Lala National High School Maranding, Lala Lanao del Norte issued by the courts and serve orders by the director While making some ad- Nevertheless, people general of FDA. vance reading in preparation like Huston Smith, who With this, Dela Cerna for my Senior High School immersed themselves into class in Introduction to World this religion, had gained pointed out that the regional Religions and Belief Systems, a profound understanding office of FDA here in NorthI was struck at the strong of Hindu symbolism. The ern Mindanao is composed connectedness between “art ten heads and arms simply only of six inspectors and and religion” in Hinduism. mean the omnipotence and they do not have any police Huston Smith, one of the omniscience of God. Now, power, unlike their enforceleading scholars of religious if I look at that particular ment counterparts from studies in the US says that portrait of God this way, Davao City. since early Hindus were at it does make sense even if Dela Cerna also admitted some point “illiterate” their I am a Christian, who has that they could not also relay sacred texts were not written a very little knowledge of the expose of the Ecowaste but were depicted instead in Hinduism. Of course, if a sculptures, paintings, dances, being has multiple arms and Coalition to its enforcement and adornments in Hindu heads, he can be limitless, counterparts because that temples. In other words, their powerful, absolute, etc.—a would be tantamount to Holy Scriptures were in the description solely suitable hearsay. form of art. Unlike contem- for God. “Unless kami mismo porary artists who produce Thus, it is clear to me mangunay og test buy, pwede paintings for the sake of art, now that Christianity and namo na i-report sa central they treated art as a “technol- Hinduism (of course this is office para sila ang maghimo ogy,” a discipline that lifts also true to Islam and Judaog special order for our one’s being up to a different ism) are not really far from enforcement unit in Davao state of consciousness. each other. These religions Concretely, some Hin- fundamentally believe of a City to act on it,” she said. du portraits of God show Supreme Being that relates But dela Cerna pointed a Being with ten heads and and/or communicates with out that the mandate of FDA arms. Sadly, many Christians His/Her people. Somehow, is vast and their concerns who are ignorant to Hindu our differences lie only in the are not limited to banned symbolism tend to interpret way we express each of our whitening products alone. them in terms of their own faiths. So, why do we limit She said they are merely Christian understanding of our understanding of other following the advisories from symbols that are found in the religions based on the way we their central office on which Bible. No wonder why these express our own faith? If we concerns to focus at the people label Hinduism as a can only maintain a certain moment. pagan religion, or worst, as openness and tolerance to a religion that worships the the beliefs of others and more “As of now, ang concern chief “enemy” of God. Clearly, so, if we can only exert some sa central office is to track both in the Old and New extra effort to understand the down banned pork products Testament, creatures that belief systems of others using such as Ma-ling so mao na have several heads and arms their own terms, perhaps we ang gitutokan namo karong are emblems of the devil, the will gain a less violent and panahona. That is why we Anti-Christ! Godlier world. confiscated several Ma-ling items in Cogon market a few price trends to ensure that days ago kay mao na ang from page 8 the monetary policy stance directive sa central office,” remains consistent with its dela Cerna said. in some provinces. price stability objective. The inflation outturn for May 2019 continues to from page 4 be in line with the BSP’s not pretend ever ything current assessment that is fine. The sooner we inflation will settle within open up and honestly talk the target range of 3.0 perabout our real feelings, the cent ± 1.0 percentage point sooner we will be happier for 2019 and 2020. Looking and healthier. ahead, the BSP will con A second ingredient tinue to monitor evolving we need for strong, happy relationships is acceptance. Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT Can you honestly say to Regional Office No. 10 people: “I accept you just as 5F and 6F Trinidad Building, Corner Capistrano-Yacapin Streets, you are. You can make your Cagayan de Oro City own choices and mistakes, say what you really feel, and I will never reject you. NOTICE OF FILING OF APPLICATION I will always accept you FOR ALIEN EMPLOYMENT PERMIT even if I do not approve of the wrong things you do or If you have any information / objection to the say.” Do you have that kind above-mentioned application(s), Please communicate of honest, unconditional with the Regional Director. love for others? Finally, the third ingredient we need for successful, mature relationships is forgiveness. Since we’re human, we all hurt each other and need forgiveness many times. Yet we often fail to truly forgive others when they hurt us. That is why we desperately need the only One Who can. It is only with Jesus’ kind of real love and power that we can forgive daily like that. Won’t you ask Him to forgive you for all of your wrongs and hurts you have caused people? Ask Him June 6, 2019 to take full charge of your heart every day—so you SGD. ATTY. JOFFREY M. SUYAO, CESO III can begin to communicate, Regional Director accept, and forgive others just as He has you. 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DTI pitches PH growth story to South Korean investors, potential of e-vehicle industry
SEOUL – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez highlighted the strong macroeconomic fundamentals as well as the continuing growth story of the Philippines (PH) to South Korean business executives during a high-level roundtable meeting on 4 June 2019. The trade chief emphasized the opportunities South Korean companies, particularly in the manufacturing industry, may explore when locating and expanding their operations in PH. Sec. Lopez underscored the wider market access for companies in the country through the preferential trade agreements PH has with the United States (GSP), European Union (GSP+), as well as with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). “The Philippines is an ideal geographic base for South Korean manufacturing companies, specifically those focusing on automotive and auto parts, electronics and semiconductors, food
processing, agribusiness, and other labor-intensive industries. South Korea is a manufacturing powerhouse
and expanding the business operations in the Philippines is a win-win, with businesses have greater market access for
their products and being our partner in providing jobs and opportunities to Filipinos,” said Sec. Lopez to over 30
South Korean business executives from construction and infrastructure, tool and die, as well as energy industries. Likewise, the trade chief discussed possible opportunities in PH’s e-vehicle industry. He cited the tariff modification of EV products under the ASEAN Free Trade Agreement as well the consideration of a target date full EV utilization/registration in PH. The International Electric Vehicle Association and other companies in the e-vehicle industry in South Korea such as Hyundai Motor, POSCO E&C, and Phillips Group are encouraging PH to provide additional support to attract more investors in the e-vehicle and parts industry, aside from the usual fiscal incentives. Tax incentives are not enough in developing an industry of the future. The association suggested to provide tax holidays and monetary support per unit produced, as well as government cost sharing in charging/battery replacement stations, the same package that are now being provided by the governments in South Korea and other ASEAN Member States. Accordingly, these countries have local programs to strengthen the industry to encourage the shift to e-vehicle, such as free registration and free parking for e-vehicles. “This would have to be a special progam similar to our CARS program, so it can quickly attract investors in the industry,” shared Sec. Lopez. The Secretary together with DTI Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo addressed the issues and clarified the concerns raised by existing locators on the Tax Reform for Attracting Better and
Higher Quality Opportunities (TRABAHO) Bill, which rationalizes tax incentives to investments. “The TRABAHO Bill will offer modern and more relevant incentives,” said Usec. Rodolfo. The trade chief also assured investors that there will be a good transition period of the new tax system and there’s no reason for them to delay their expansion projects in PH. During the meeting, DTI Undersecretary Rafaelita Aldaba also presented the PH government’s inclusive, innovation-led, industrial strategy (i3s) as support for the socioeconomic agenda of President Rodrigo Duterte. The i3s complements the government’s thrust to promote an innovation ecosystem in PH, with different sectors partnering to generate more jobs and improved business opportunities. This removes obstacles to growth, attracts investments, and creates jobs. It also sets up the environment to strengthen MSMEs and the domestic supply chains, encouraging their participation in global and regional value chains, and link manufacturing with agriculture and services. The roundtable meeting was attended by PH Ambassador to Republic of Korea Noe Albano Wong, BOI Director Angelica Cayas, and high-level business executives from 16 South Korean companies. Aside from POSCO, Hyundai, Phillips, also present were Lotte E&C, Seohee Construction Company, Korea Western Power, Daeil Corp, International Electric Vehicle Expo, Daekyung Eng. Co. Ltd., Korea Agricultural Machinery Industry Cooperative, Pyungtaek Port, and Korea Importer Association.