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BISLIG City -- Mayor Librado Navarro here has denie d the susp e cte d gunman in the murder of broadcaster Christopher Iban Lozada was his former driver and close aide. Navarro however clarified the alleged gunman Rolly Mahilum is just one of the more than 20 drivers of the city hall who was hired after the May 2016 elections after the driver of the ambulance resigned from work. Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS) Executive Director Undersecretary Joel Egco said on Monday that a See denies, page 11

Voting 14-2, House panel defers brgy polls

Fraternal Order of Eagles (Philippine Eagles) NMR 4 Gov. Andrew Tupag Jr. (center) hands over a plaque of appreciation to Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) 10 director Wilkins Villanueva (right) for being the keynote speaker in the 1st NMR 4 Assembly for this year held Saturday at Buffalo Grill in Cagayan de Oro City. Villanueva was also inducted on the spot as an Eagle. Looking on at left is NMR 4 secretary Ambrosmar Gamotin. photo by mark francisco

VOTING 14-2, the House committee on suffrage and electoral reforms on Monday ruled to postpone the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections to the second Monday of October 2018 from the scheduled May 14, 2018. This moves the polls to October 8, marking the third postponement of Barangay and SK polls. The 14 who voted in favor of the postponement were Deputy Speakers Gwendolyn Garcia, Frede-

nil Castro, and Raneo Abu, Reps. Robert Ace Barbers, Xavier Jesus Romualdo, Luisa Lloren Cuaresma, Vini Nola Ortega, Rodante Marcoleta, Benhur Lopez, Jr., Jose Panganiban, Jr., Deogracias Victor Savellano, Magnolia Antonino, Winston Castelo, and Joseph Paduano. Those who voted against were Reps. Antonio Tinio and Edgar Erice. The committee chaired by Rep. Sherwin Tugna See defers, page 11

Gun ban, other poll no-no’s for strict prohibition on May 14 GUN bans and barring all other prohibited acts during elections would be strictly enforced in the May 14 barangay and youth leadership polls, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) stressed on Monday. DILG Officer-in-Charge Secretary Eduardo M. Año said the DILG would work closely with the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in

strictly enforcing these. Año said he had told the Philippine National Police (PNP) to begin preparing for the gun ban implementation and for the recall of police bodyguards during the during the election period. which runs from April 14 to May 21, 2018. “The PNP should now start preparing the recall letters and send them before

FORMER C ommission on Elections (Comelec) chairman Sixto Brillantes on Monday said Senator Vicente Sotto III should name the source of the information regarding the alleged irregularities in 2016 elections which the latter earlier bared. He noted that the allegations may just be a rehash of issues raised in the 2010 polls, when the country first implemented automated

elections. “Once we know who is this source we may know if this is true or false or is this the same person talking about fraud sa automation since 2010,” said the former poll body chief in a forum in Manila on Monday. Brillantes opined that the “source” of Sotto is not a credible one. “I am surprised with the statements of Senator Tito

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Garbo Comvalenyos: Compostela Valley’s pride “Garbo is pride. Pride is not a good virtue though but if we have worked so hard together to deliver that passion for music and total entertainment, I think (that can be considered) a virtue.” This was what provincial tourism officer Christine T. Dompor posted in her Facebook account. She was referring to Garbo Comvalenyos, now on its ninth year. It is the most awaited event of Bulawan Festival, which is celebrated on the week of the province’s foundation. Compostela Valley became the fourth province of Davao Region in 1998 when then President Fidel V. Ramos signed Republic Act No. 8470. But it was not until in 2007 that Bulawan Festival came into existence. The banner festival of the province is described as “a celebration of thanksgiving, abundant resources and unity among the ComValeños.” Since then, ComValeños – and even those far neighboring towns and far-flung areas – get together to observe the week-long celebration. But what people anticipate most is the Garbo Comvalenyo, which was started in 2009. “This year’s edition is a prelude to the super grand One Decade of Garbo Comvalenyo next year as it evolves to becoming a super talent search and a vehicle to serve the community,” said Dompor. What made this year’s singing sensation search was the launching of Artist for the Community. “It is a way of the grand winners in creating a positive impact

as they also get a grant for their advocacies that will go to the community of their choice. The grants will be implemented in partnership with sponsoring agencies,” Dompor explained. This writer was chosen as a member of the board of jurors, along with two regular members (Peter Ian C. Buaya and Edson B. Cachuela). Aside from me, the two other new members were Maricris A. Tan and Marie Anthea C. Chua. Only 10 contestants, all residents of the province, made it to the live finals night. To select the top three contenders, the singers had to undergo three challenge rounds. The first one was “sing-ala-crooner/ diva,” where the finalists were required to sing just like the singer of the song of their choice and to look like the original singer, too. The next round focused on the Visayan songs, called Bisdak Medley. This was one of the most applauded round as the audience also sang along with the some of the finalists who were singing at the stage. The final round was called Boyband/Girlband Dance Hits. The contestants were given the opportunity of showcasing their dancing skills. The criteria used for the first two rounds were star quality (30%), performance and interpretation (30%), and voice quality (40%). In the last round, dancing skills was included as one of the four criteria. Monkayo’s John G. Cabigon won P6,000 for topping the two rounds: sing-a-la-

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Garbo Comvalenyo remains to be one of the most awaited event of Bulawan Festival and Compostela Valley province’s foundation. This Season 9, the Grand Champion was Mavelle C. Sabuero, who received a cash prize of P30,000, a plaque and a scholarship. (maryel lasaca/id comval)

crooner/diva and boyband/ girlband dance hits. Compostela’s Mavelle C. Sabuero settled for Bisdak Medley with a cash prize of P3,000. The two made it to the top three finalists, along with Montevista’s Jenivie L. Lino. Those who received the least score were automatically dropped from the list but two others were given a chance through the knockout round. In addition, two other singers were also “raised from their defeat” via Text Votes and another one as chosen by the board of judges. All four secondchance singers were paired (as chosen by the judges) and they had to sing in a pre-selected song to allow the judges to select one of each pairs. The two winners – called wild card finalists – were

included in the final round to compete with the top three finalists. The Grand Champion was Mavelle C. Sabuero, who received a cash prize of P30,000, a plaque and a scholarship. Declared first runner-up was Jenivie L. Lino, who went home with a cash prize of P25,000, a plaque and a scholarship. John G. Cabigon settled for the second runner-up together with the P20,000 cash prize, a plaque and a scholarship. Cacheula, who is already a veteran in judging the annual competition, has this to say about this year’s event: “Garbo is the most anticipated production in Bulawan Festival. I cannot imagine the whole festival without Garbo. It is still consistent to its hallmarks

to top of the line production quality. Other local government units can study how it is staged because it is a worthwhile event for the people.” Dompor considered this year’s Garbo as the “Greatest Show” as the people involved in the production were all from province: Dennis D. Bautista (artistic director), Renaizzanz (dancers), Pureplay Band, Veejay Mar (host), Don Sy (anchor), videographers, technical crew, and tabulators. Dompor also thanked her support staff and stage managers. “We thank Governor Jayvee Tyron L. Uy for the dynamic support to the team and the executive committee for trusting us,” she pointed out. In the final analysis, Garbo Comvalenyos Season 9

was not only successful; it was awesome. “I can only beam not with self-pride of the output of the show, but with what we have become in our 8 years of Garbo seasons,” Dompor said. “It is by showcasing the best of our local talents partnered with the best support system that we can truly be considered successful – not just in staging the show but in creating impact like local patronage, love of place, love of our home-grown talents and passion for excellence.” By the way, The Voice winner Jason Dy, was the guest performer during the event. He sang when the board of judges were busy choosing who among the contenders were the top three and wild card finalists. Watch for Garbo Comvalenyo Season 10 next year!

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EDSA 1986 is to be blamed for Sereno’s ouster woes

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves…” (Romans 13:1-2, the Holy Bible). -oooEDSA 1986 IS TO BE BLAMED FOR SERENO’S OUSTER WOES: With all the rowdy, gaudy, and often giddy calls for Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Aranal Sereno to already step down from the Supreme Court even if she has not yet been given the chance to defend herself from the accusations against her, she will have

nothing else to blame but the so-called EDSA People Power Revolution of 1986, which was the very means by which the president that appointed her to the court was able to ascend to the presidency. If we will seriously think about it, before EDSA 1986, no ouster of any sort of any leader of this country or of any government agency ever took place unless some kind of a trial has first taken place and the officials concerned given sufficient opportunity ---their day in court, as it were---to at the very least explain their side of the controversy. All of these underwent a radical transformation with EDSA 1986. Because of EDSA 1986, an example has been set whereby leaders are kicked out from office merely by noisy protests and mass actions, and no

longer through the means provided for law. Replacing top officers of government has become as easy as mounting street demonstrations, and creating mayhem on the roads of the city. Truth is, this kind or style of removing leaders clearly contravenes what the Bible commands. -oooSUBMISSION TO AUTHORITIES REQUIRED BY GOD: We have to remember that men and women everywhere are mandated by God to be obedient to authorities at all times. We are all prohibited from fighting our leaders, officers and authorities at all times, because these authorities, leaders and officers were all established as our authorities, leaders and officers by God Himself. In Romans 13:1-2, it is there written: “Let everyone

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be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.” In 1 Peter 2:13, the Bible intones: Teach slaves to be subject to their masters in everything, to try to please them, not to talk back to them.” In Titus 2:9, the Bible says: “Teach slaves to be subject to their masters in everything, to try to please them, not to talk back to them…” See blamed, page 11

Think A Minute THINK a minute. You may have heard t he famous t r ue stor y of the Mutiny On The Bounty. English sailors rebelled against their captain, William Bligh, in the South Pacific. They took over his ship, and then put him and his few loyal men on a small row boat out in the middle of the Pacific ocean. These rebel sailors knew that they had committed one of the worst, most serious crimes with the punishment of death. So they escaped to a lonely island named Pitcairn. There they sank their own ship to hide from the world for the rest of their lives. Less than 20 years later,

Castaway only one of those rebel sailors was still alive. Their little island paradise had become a living hell. They had fought so much among themselves that they killed each other off one by one. When the last Bounty mutineer was finally discovered, he had completely changed into a different person. Instead of the alcoholic thief and murderer he had been, he was now a gentle, loving father. The British government was so impressed by the change in this old rebel sailor, that instead of executing him, they forgave and pardoned him for his crimes. What happened to that rebel sailor and criminal to completely change his

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heart and character? Well, he had b ecome so depressed and hopeless from all the fighting and killing of his former shipmates, he became an alcoholic who was almost constantly drunk. One day when he was ready to kill himself, he found Captain Bligh’s old Bible. He began to read about Jesus Christ’s mercy and love for him, so He asked Jesus to forgive Him and help him change. From that day forward, he began to obey and live Jesus’ way every day. Fr iend, may b e you also have rebelled and know that you’ve been living wrongly. Maybe you even feel like a castaway, rejected by your family

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and friends, but especially rejected by God. Did you know that you can never become too wrong or bad for God to love and accept you. He will never cast you away or reject you, no matter what you’ve done! In fact, right now, Jesus is just waiting for you to ask Him to forgive you and start changing you from this day for ward, for the rest of your life. Will you do it? Just Think a Minute.

By Ben Sumog-oy, MindaNews

The vanishing subsistence fisherfolk of Gensan GENERAL Santos City--The subsistence fisherfolk who are eking out a living in the once economically bustling Sarangani Bay, used to be one of the most dominant economic sectors in the City of General Santos. Today, however, they are the most neglected sector, almost decimated as a primary social and economic force in the city. In fact, local government departments and offices do not have basic statistical data or information about them. This only goes to show that the supposedly concerned apparatuses and instrumentalities of the local government do not include them in any of their development plans and programs. As we all know, information and statistical data are indispensable for each

and every governmental plan and action. Without these basic statistical data or information, the local government can never contend that they are working for the interest and welfare of about 1,800 remaining subsistence fisherfolk in General Santos City. This is a pity. During this time and age when government cannot provide jobs for its people; when incidences of unemployment are rising; and, worse, when more and more people are losing their jobs every day (it was reported that about 500,000 workers had lost their jobs in the whole country in 2017), it is supposed to be obligatory for concerned agencies of the local government to protect and develop Sarangani Bay, which serves as the main

source of livelihood for thousands of subsistence fisherfolk in General Santos City. There are actually so many factors that cause the continued decimation in number, and marginalization of, subsistence fisherfolk in General Santos City. Foremost of which, however, is their lack of access to the city’s foreshore areas and public easements, where they could dock and keep their bancas after a grueling fish catching activities. Big corporate ventures, to include beach resorts owners, and moneyed individuals in the city and elsewhere have already privately appropriated wider sections of the city’s foreshore areas and public easements. Under the law, a foreshore land (a land located

between the highest point of the high tide and the lowest point of the low tide); a foreshore area (a tenmeter mass of land from the highest point of the high tide upward); and a public easement (a 20-meter mass of land from the tip of the foreshore area upward) are not subject to private appropriation either by purchase or by lease. The intent of this law is to ensure that the right of the people to make use of these gifts of nature is respected. But before the Boracay and the El Nido scandals took center stage, big corporate ventures and resorts and influential and moneyed individuals had long secured certificate of titles for the vast portion of foreshore lands, foreshore areas See vanishing, page 11

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Village-type corn dryers soon to rise in DA-10’s research stations In its pursuit of fortifying its production services, the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-10) recently held a series of groundbreaking ceremony in its research stations for the soon-tobe established village-type corn-on-cob dryers (VTDs). Funded under the Corn Program, these nearly Php13.5 million (M) drying facilities will be constructed to ensure the production of quality corn grains in the stations, resulting to increased productivity and reduced post-harvest losses. Its recipients are the Research Center for Hilly Land Development (RCHD) in Claveria, Misamis Oriental; Northern Mindanao Agricultural Crops and Livestock Research Complex (NMACLRC) in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon; and the Research Center for Upland Development (RCUD) in Dangcagan, Bukidnon. Costing about Php4.5-M each unit, the two-component VTD comprises a village-type corn cob processing facility, wherein it includes 1 unit corn-on-cob dryer, 1 unit sheller, 1 unit recirculating batch type grain dryer, and 2 units biomass furnace, and a 15 meter (m) x 12 m x 9 m shed. Leading the event is DA-

10 OIC-Regional Director Carlene C. Collado, CPA, whose recurring message in the separate groundbreaking ceremonies, is to fast track the establishment of the VTDs, as these have long been sought by the research stations and to address the postharvest needs of corn farmers within proximity, as well. “I am requesting the contractor to facilitate the construction of this project because dugay naning gipangandoy dili lang sa mga station akip na ang mga surrounding farmers,” the DA official addressed the contractor. “Naa usab kita’y groundbreaking kay for us to be assured nga ang site ready, prepared ug katong site mismo ang gi-trabahuan base sa plano, so wala’y changes,” the director added. With the installation of the corn drying facilities, it will support the eighthectare corn area of RCHD with an estimated corn production of 12.8 metric tons (MT), the 8-10 MT harvest output from NMACLRC’s five-hectare cornfields, and the ten-hectare corn area of RCUD with a projected yield of 16 MT. “Pasalamat kami kay gitagaan ang NMACLRC ani nga facility kay galisud gyud mi pag-abot sa har-

vesting sa mais kay usahay mo-timing nga ting-ulan. With this, ma-ensure nato ang quality sa atong semilya sa mais kay we are producing Open Pollinated Variety (OPV) corn seeds,” Juanita B. Salvani, the research division chief responded. RCHD Chief Clotilde B. Jumalon likewise expressed her gratitude to the management, saying that despite having a cocoon dryer and a Multi-Purpose Drying Pavement in their station, the VTD will be of greater help with the kind of weather they are experiencing. “Grabe ang number of rainy days dinhi sa usa ka tuig. Halos three-fourths sa number of days sa usa ka tuig kay sige’g ulan,” the center chief detailed. To ensure the overall progress of the corn drying facilities, OIC-RD Collado also instructed to have designated project engineers per station to warrant the completion of the project in accordance with the specifications provided in the program of work and detailed engineering design. “Tan-awon ninyo ang specs sa mga materyales bag-o nila [contractor] ibutang. Naa gyud in-charge ana and to also monitor their accomplishments,” See SOLONS, page 11

DA-10 OIC-Regional Director Carlene C. Collado, CPA, Research Division Chief Juanita B. Salvani, and research station chiefs Clotilde B. Jumalon, Carmelito R. Lapoot and Ulito T. Kindom, Provincial Operations Center Chief Nilda B. Salas, Corn Program representative Richan Lacanaria and Gabriel Rivera, representative of the AgriComponent Corp. lay down the time capsules containing the blueprint for the construction of 3 units VTD. These will help the research stations to improve the quality production of corn grains and to reduce postharvest losses and neighboring corn farmers, at the same time.

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Editor: ALLAN M. MEDIANTE ASEAN eyes release of NTBs inventory this year: PH trade chief By Kris Crismundo

MANILA -- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) aims to release by the end of 2018 its inventory of non-tariff barriers (NTBs) and classifying the types of barriers to trade. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez told reporters Monday that the 10 member states of ASEAN hope to come up with their NTBs inventory before the end of the year, then move forward in crafting a program to reduce NTBs in the region. “Hopefully this year, before the end of the year we can come up with that (inventory of NTBs) and gradually have a program, may be in a year or two,” Lopez said at the sidelines of the Malaysia Business Forum in Makati City. In the Philippines’ hosting of ASEAN 2017, the ASEAN trade ministers during their 23rd ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) Retreat here agreed to cut trade costs in the region by 10 percent in 2020. The ASEAN Leaders also directed their economic ministers to promote transparency of non-tariff measures (NTMs) and reduction of technical barriers to trade. Lopez said the AEM currently has a working group setting up the criteria See inventory, page 7

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Bangladeshi conglomerate eyes USD10-M investment in PH By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora

MANILA -- A Bangladeshi conglomerate has expressed interest to invest some USD10 million in the Philippines, days after a report cited the country as the top destination for investments. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said the SAASCO Group has requested the Philippine Embassy in Dhaka to support and assist them in introducing them to Philippine authorities in relation to their business endeavor. The DFA said SAASCO Group Managing Direc-

tor and CEO Shiekh Atiar Rahman has expressed the group’s intention to establish a factory and export food products to Bangladesh. SAASCO Group, founded in 1995, has been manufacturing and exporting high-quality garments to renowned international companies. Some 14 companies and associates under it are involved in ceramics, packaging and marketing, energy, finance, news and entertainment media, communications, and real estate business. Last March 8, Rahman See investment, page 7

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DENR names 32 El Nido ‘easement zone’ violators By Celeste Anna Formoso

P U E RT O P R I N C E S A CITY, Palawan -- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Mimaropa has started serving notices to vacate to 32 erring business establishments in two barangays in El Nido on Monday. Lawyer Gandhi Flores, DENR Mimaropa Legal Division chief, signed and served the notices. “This is just the first wave of notices we will

serve. In the coming days, we shall serve similar notices to establishments and households illegally built on timberland,” Flores said. The notice to vacate cites establishment owners for violation of the threemeter easement zone in urban areas provided in the Water Code of the Philippines, National Integrated Protected Areas System Act (NIPAS) of 1992, and Proclamation No. 32, series of 1998, which prohibit the occupation, utilization, and construction of any

structure in a protected area like El Nido. DENR Mimaropa Regional Director Natividad Bernardino, on the other hand, expressed appreciation for those who cooperated. “We understand this is a difficult process, but you made it easier because of your cooperation,” she said. She also appealed to those who doubt or oppose the clean-up, “we need to follow the laws. The changes we are doing in El

Nido now is for the longterm benefit of everyone”. The following were given notices to vacate and self-demolish portion or portions of their businesses encroaching on the three-meter easement zones: Amigo’s Inn, Angel Nido, Angel Wish, Caalan Beach Resort, Cadlao Resort, Cadlao Resort Extension, Café Athena, Chislyk, El Nido Beach Resort, the deck of Art Cafe, El Nido Garden, El Nido Reef Strand Resort, Golden Monkey, Hidden

Beach Resort, Hadefe Beach Resort, Isla Expeditions, Jarace Grill, Kalinga Beach Resort, La Salanganne, Lally and Abet Extension, Linda Leona Store, Mezzanine El Nido, Nido Bay Inn, Organic Spa, Palawan Pawnshop, Pinche’s, Relucio Inn, Rosanna’s Pension, Shorepass Lodge, Sonny Sails, The Nest, and TTD Store. DENR-Mimaropa covers the provinces of Occidental and Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan. (PNA)

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late CANDELARIO P. UDASCO and JOVITA GARCIA UDASCO who died on October 6, 2000 at Maria Reyna Hospital, Cagayan de Oro City, and April 29, 1995 at Camp Evangelista, Patag, Cagayan de Oro City; the deceased at the time of his death left parcel of land particularly described as follows, to wit; “A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot No. 24530, Cad. 237, Lot 314-A, Cad-10-000677-D), situated at Poblacion, Cagayan de Oro City, Province of Misamis Oriental, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of TWO HUNDRED ELEVEN (211) square meters more or less, covered under Katibayan Ng Orihinal Na Titulo Blg. P-4400 with Tax Declaration No. G-270306. Is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS; this Extrajudicial Settlement made and entered into by and among the HEIRS; Under Notary Public of Atty. Dexter Baquiano Precioso.; as Per Doc. No. 492; Page No. 99; Book No. XI; Series of 2018.

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late GUILLERMO P. UDASCO, SR. and JOVITA PACTURAN UDASCO who died on August 23, 1994 in Cagayan de Oro City, and August 22, 2014 in Cagayan de Oro City; the deceased at the time of his death left parcel of land particularly described as follows, to wit; “A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot No. 314-C of S.P. CSD-10-000377-D, being a portion of LOT 314 Cag. Cad.), situated at Tiano Bros. Barangay 11, Cagayan de Oro City, Province of Misamis Oriental, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of TWO HUNDRED ELEVEN (211) square meters more or less, covered under Katibayan Ng Orihinal Na Titulo Blg. P-4258 with Tax Declaration No. G-003201. Is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS; this Extrajudicial Settlement made and entered into by and among the HEIRS; Under Notary Public of Atty. Dexter Baquiano Precioso.; as Per Doc. No. 491; Page No. 99; Book No. XI; Series of 2018.

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Reasons for Absenteeism in School By Doris Mae G. Paelmao, SST-III Kibawe National High School

We have the so-called acceptable and unacceptable reason for students’ absences, but speaking of child labor it did not belonged. So, if parents would say that my son/ daughters is absent from the class because of work is it not a valid excuse. Parents/guardians, let’s not lost sight of the fact that attendance is an important factor in school success among students. Studies show that better attendance is related to higher

academic achievement for students of all backgrounds, but particularly for students with lower socio-economic status. Beginning in kindergarten, students who attend school regularly, score higher on test than their peers who are frequently absent. Chronic truancy (frequent unexcused absence) is a strong is a strong predictor of undesirable outcomes in the adolescence, including academic failure, dropping out of school, substance abuse and gang involvement.

However, chronic absence( regardless of reason) is increasingly identified as an important “ early warning sign” that student is at risk for school failure and early dropout. Many factors can contribute to students’ absenteeism. Family, health or financial concerns, poor school climate, drug and alcohol use, transportation problems, and differing community attitudes towards education are among the conditions that are often associated with a child’s frequent absence from school.

managing director; Md. Abdulah Muslehuddin Sadi, director; and Md.Ramiz Uddin Bhuya, and Md. Sofiqul Islam Bito Howlader, advisers.

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identifying the types of NTMs in the region. “In principle, the criterion on NTBs should be justifiable. When it’s for safety, for security concerns, and standard compliance -- it’s not barrier per se. We want to ensure there’s product testing for sanitary and phytosanitary tests, those are legitimate. But to be beyond that, for industry protection -- why we do that when we are trying to reduce tariff ?” said Lopez. A study by the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) noted that not all NTMs are NTBs. While both are policy

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measures, NTBs are restrictions resulting from conditions that make trading difficult. “So, you don’t replace tariff with NTBs with the purpose is just for industry protection,” he said. The DTI chief welcomes this development in the region, noting that the agenda of reducing NTBs has taken off in the ASEAN. “Before, it has not given importance or priority. It’s important but [we] haven’t seen program on that, but now there is a program. Those will be the steps to be undertaken,” Lopez said. In his visit last year for the 30th ASEAN Summit, Malaysia Prime Minister Najib Razak pointed out that NTBs and NTMs ballooned from 1,634 in 2000 to 5,975 in 2015. The same figures from the

ERIA-UNCTAD study showed that a big number of NTMs in ASEAN came from Thailand with a total of 1,630 NTMs, followed by the Philippines with 854, Malaysia with 713, Indonesia with 638, Singapore with 529, and Brunei Darussalam with 516. “Non-tariff barriers and measures — or NTBs and NTMs — must be reduced and ultimately removed. This is a stubborn worldwide problem, but it is in ASEAN’s own interests to lead the way in this endeavor,” the Malaysian Prime Minister said. Najib said that in order for ASEAN to reach the USD9.2trillion economic projection by 2030, which will make it the fourth largest economy in the world, ASEAN should cut NTBs and NTMs by 50 percent. (PNA)

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DAVAO CIT Y -- Two Davao-based bus operators have expressed participation in the city’s High Priority Bus System (HPBS) project, which is now a work in progress with the help of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Davao City planning head Ivan Cortez said the bus operators are already operating in Davao City, but begged off to name the operators. Cortez said the HPBS is a PHP3.6 billion transport project. The feasibility study conducted by a consultant commissioned by ADB will be submitted to Department of Transportation (DOTr) by the end of the month. “Once the FS is submitted to the DOTr, it will have time to package everything but not necessarily taking in 100 percent what the consultant has proposed,” he said. In turn, DOTr will submit the feasibility study to the National Economic

and Development Authority (NEDA) Investment Coordination Committee (ICC) by May 2018. Earlier, Kelly Bird, the ADB country director for the Philippines, said the design of the project will be completed in 12 to 18

months. The design includes the bus terminals in five to six locations, bus stops, bus lighting stations and other related infrastructure. Cortez also said that under the bus system project, the units will be provided

by the private operators who will be accredited to be part of the system. A minimum of three operators and a maximum of six can be accredited. He said it is open for international bidding although most of See operators, page 11

Sen. Cynthia Villar is keynote speaker to the Women’s month celebration as part of Comval’s Bulawan festival and Founding Anniversary on March 8, 2018. She also joins the MOA signing of partners and stakeholders to the Liwanag ng Pamilya Program and Action Against Hunger Program. (maryel lasaca/id comval)

DAVAO CITY -- The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) told members of the Volunteer Police Auxiliary (VPA) to be watchful at all times, especially when responding to incidents or suspicious people. This developed after one volunteer policeman was stabbed by two persons whom he accosted for acting suspiciously in Barangay Daliao, Toril District late Saturday evening. DCPO spokesperson Sr. Inspector Maria Teresita Gaspan said police volunteers have to be cautious because “we don’t know who our enemies are.” Gaspan surmised that the attackers of Norberto Ferrera, 39, a VPA assigned in the Toril Police Station, were under the influence of alcohol or involved in illegal activities. Ferrera is still recuperating from stab wounds at the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC). “So they must learn from it and be extra careful as far as applicable,” she added. Based on the reports, Ferrera was driving his motorcycle on

his way home to San Vicente, Daliao at around 11:30 p.m. on Saturday. Upon reaching the junction of the road going to Vales Beach Resort and the barangay main road, the victims saw two unidentified men acting suspiciously and standing beside the road. As Ferrera did not know both persons, he approached them, hoping to get their identity. But the two immediately attacked him with a knife. The Toril police is still conducting further investigation to know the identity and arrest the perpetrators. DCPO has currently 900 volunteer police auxiliary assigned in the twelve police precincts in the city. De Guzman said Ferrera could have accosted the two persons since he has a standing order to all his patrolling police subordinates to always check the identity of anyone roaming the streets past 10 p.m. The order, he said, is to preempt any crime in the neighborhood. (Rhoda Grace Saron/PNA)

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PCSO charter needs amendments to remove 20% tax on lottery winnings With the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) law now implemented, there is no recourse but to request Congress to file amendments to Republic Act 1169, the Charter of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), if the agency wants its lottery winning prizes to be exempted from the 20 percent tax, Marivic Gaban of the Bureau of Internal Revenue said. The TRAIN law requires 20 percent tax on all PCSO lottery games prizes if the amount of the winning is above P10,000. Under the National Internal Revenue Code (NIRC),

lotto winnings and all PCSO prizes are tax-exempt. On the invitation of PCSO General Manager Alexander Balutan, the BIR sent Gaban to meet with officials of the charity agency last Friday to enlighten them on the effect if TRAIN law. Earlier, Balutan expressed concerns over the new tax obligation of winning bettors that might discourage the gaming public to patronize the various lottery games of PCO such as Lotto, Keno (Lotto Express), Small Town Lottery (STL), and Sweepstakes. “We have to get the expert opinion of the BIR so

CSO-BIR CONSULTATION ON TRAIN LAW. Bureau of Internal Revenue expert Marivic Gaban explains to PCSO officials the pros and cons of the 20% tax on lottery winnings.

we can explain this to the gaming public,” Balutan said. “But according to our

lawmakers, that’s still a windfall. If you win P100 million and have to give back P20 million to the gov-

The1st Senior High School Expo @ Kalilangan National High School By ALEX TAN SOLAR, PhD Kalilangan National High School

As the first batch of the Senior High School capped off this 2018, the Division of Bukidnon set a simultaneous One-day Senior High School Expo for every District to showcase the best SHS products, excellent services and amazing performances among the SHS learners. Kalilangan National

High School as one of the SHS in the Municipality of Kalilangan successfully hosted the 1st SHS Expo 2018 last February 26,2018. It was participated by the four Senior High School providers of the Municipality namely: Kalilangan Pioneering Institute, Malinao National High School, Lampanusan

Kaligayahang Nalasap Bunga ng Pagsusumikap By Geraldine S. Añasco T-II Kalilangan National High School - SHS

Kagalakan ng puso sa tuwing estudyante ay makita Sa loob ng halos isang araw na sila’y kasama At masilayan ang masayahing puso at mabuting mukha Kaganapan sa propesyong napili ay nakamtan na Sa araw-araw na nagdaan ay lubos ang pagsusumikap Araw man at gabi ang libro at papel ay kayakap Kalimutan ang lahat kapag kwaderno’t ploma ang kaharap Basta ang aral at leksyon sa kanila’y maiharap Pangakong pagbubutihin at iingatan ang aming trabaho Kaya sa araw-araw guro’y nagsumikap magturo Kakayanin ang pagsubok sa kagaya kong baguhang guro Lubos na tumatanaw ng utang na loob sa inyo Asal at gawain sa klase ay lubos naming intindihin Bayaning walang pangalan kung ang guro ay tawagin Dahil balang araw kung alaala sa pagturo ay silipin Tatak sa isip ng estudyante na guro’y magiting

National High School and Kalilangan National High School which offers the four Academic Strands STEM, GAS, HUMSS , ABM and two TVL strands Computer Servicing System and HE. Learners from the different schools and strands proudly showed their talents and skills. There were displays of the OSOP – One School One Product where

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Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No. XI Davao City

Petition for Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate an PUJ DUAL Ordinary Regular service.

EDILBERTO D. PUDPUD, Case No. R11-EV-PJ-2018-2-2039 Petitioner. (2003-XI-02039)

EDWIN E. AMACIO, Case No. R11-EV-PJ-2018-3-954 Petitioner. (2016-XI-00954)

NOTICE OF HEARING

Petition is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a PUJ DUAL Ordinary Regular service on the route: ECOLAND SUBDIVISION (SM CITY OF DAVAO) and for cargoes as dual service from said route to any point in Region XI with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on September 29, 2018. In the petition filed on February 27, 2018, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of said Certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized. NOTICE is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on March 27, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. at this office at the above address. At least TEN (10) Days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a newspaper of local circulation. Parties opposed to the granting of the petition must filed their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time. This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence. WITNESS Atty. TERESITA DELA PEÑAYÑIGUEZ, Regional Director, this 5th day of March 2018 at Davao City.

Petition is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a PUJ DUAL Ordinary Regular service on the route: MAGSAYSAY (DAVAO DEL SUR) and for cargoes as dual service from said route to any point in Region XI with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on May 22, 2018. In the petition filed on March 5, 2018, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of said Certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized. NOTICE is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on March 27, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. at this office at the above address. At least TEN (10) Days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a newspaper of local circulation. Parties opposed to the granting of the petition must filed their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time. This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence. WITNESS Atty. TERESITA DELA PEÑAYÑIGUEZ, Regional Director, this 6th day of March 2018 at Davao City.

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ernment, you’d still be happy with it,” Balutan added. He said he is optimistic that despite the new law, PCSO will continue to earn more revenues and efficiently deliver services to the public. “The gaming public has renewed its trust and confidence in the PCSO despite some moves to destabilize and taint the agency with negative news,” he said. From January to February of this year, the PCSO reported a slight increase in the sales of its various lottery products. Balutan said the sales have increased by 2.81 percent, registering at P5.384 billion from the P5.337 billion revenues for the same period in 2017. DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PARCEL OF LAND Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of NICANOR A. GONO, of legal age, married, Filipino citizen and a resident of Maubog, Balbagon, Mambajao, Camiguin, owned a parcel of land known as Lot 2286 located at Soro-Soro, Mambajao, Camiguin under T.D. No. 0401215101 with an area of 2,878 square meters; That for and in consideration in the total sum of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (Php.100,000.00) to me in hand paid by and which I received from Monico Cabeguin, by these presents, I hereby absolutely SELL, CEDE, TRANSFER and CONVEY the above-described property; Is the subject of DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PARCEL OF LAND; Under Notary Public of Atty. Vito M. Carrillo; as per Doc. No. 426, Page No. 86, Book No. 88 and Series of 2016. MDN: Feb 28, Mar 7 & 14, 2018

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“Of all number games, Ultra Lotto 6/58 had the highest reported sales at P861,377,840 with 83.91 percent increase, followed by Super Lotto at P454,712,080 sales with 25.78 percent increase,” he said. Grand Lotto 6/55 similarly increased at 2.92 percent with P401,667,840 reported sales. Lotto 6/42 and Mega

See needs, page 10 DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late FE RONDINA LAYON, died on January 26, 2018 at Davao City; That at the time of her death, said deceased left real properties and their technical description, to wit: a.) BANK DEPOSIT @ PHILIPPINE NATIONAL BANK (PNB-Matina GSIS Branch) BANK DEPOSITOR: LAYON, FE R., ADDRESS: 87 PEACE AVENUE, BANGKAL, DAVAO CITY, SOURCE OF FUND: SSS PENSION, ACCOUNT NUMBER: 408610011005, ENDING BALANCE: P105,270.12, b.) RT18508, “A parcel of land (Lot 203-A-2, Psd-10-008868, being a portion of Lot 203-A, (LRC) Psd-68340), situated in the Barrio of Baan, City of Butuan, Island of Mindanao; containing an area of ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY (1,250) square meters, more or less”, and c.) T-187893 “A parcel of land (Lot 23-A, Psd-11-012295, being a portion of lot 23, block 35, Psd-35559), situated in the Barrio of Bangkal, City of Davao, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of THREE HUNDRED (300) SQUARE METERS, more or less”; Is the subject of DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE; this Extrajudicial Settlement made and entered into by and among the HEIRS; Under Notary Public of Atty. Salvador M. Bijis; as Per Doc. No. 521; Page No. 106; Book No. 142; Series of 2018. MDN: Mar. 7, 14, & 21, 2018

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late EDEN L. CAILO, who died on August 1, 2017 in Cagayan de Oro City; that a time of his death, he left three (3) parcels of land located at Bayabas, Cagayan de Oro City, more particularly described as follows: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-198451 A parcel of land (Lot No. 18365-B-2-11-2-B-5, PSD-10-058478), TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-162555 A parcel of land ( Lot No. 36893-B, Psd-10-045282), and TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (Lot 35797-L, PSD-10-______Portion of lot 35797, CAD 237), containing an area of One Hundred Thirty Eight (138) square meters, more or less ; Is the subject of an EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT; made and executed by and among the HEIRS; Under Notary Public of Atty. Reynaldo A. Vitorillo; as per Doc. No. 136, Page No. 28, Book No. 38 and Series of 2018.

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late MARTIN CABEGUIN, who died long time ago at Pandan, Mambajao Camiguin; that at the time of his death, he left several parcels of land including these two parcels of land located at Pandan, Mambajao, Camiguin, described as follows: A PARCEL OF LAND covered under Tax Decl. No. 04001114369, denominated as Lot No. 2911, with an area of 4,304 sq.m., and A PARCEL OF LAND covered under Tax Decl. No. 04001114370, denominated as Lot No. 2908, with an area of 1,302 sq.m. ; Is the subject of DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION OF TWO PARCELS OF LAND; made and executed by the HEIRS; Under Notary Public of Atty. Vito M. Carrillo; as per Doc. No. 1, Page No. 2, Book No. 88 and Series of 2014.

MDN: Feb 28, Mar 7 & 14, 2018

DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION OF TWO PARCELS OF LAND

Republic of the Philippines LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL Cagayan de Oro City

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Davao del Sur Municipality: Bansalan

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A No. 10172, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that ROXANNE P. YBAÑEZ has filed with this Office a petition for the correction of clerical error in the entry of the child’s sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ROXANNE PACALDO YBAÑEZ who was born on July 26, 1988 at Cagayan de Oro City and whose parents are AVELINO A. YBAÑEZ and LUCILLE O. PACALDO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than MARCH 23, 2018.

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that Lilibeth B. Baylon has filed with this Office a petition for correction of date of birth from “March 1, 1968” to “February 1, 1968” in the birth certificate of ARNELE B. BAYLON who was born on March 1, 1968 at Bansalan, Davao del Sur and whose parents are Edito Baylon and Milagros Bordios. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than March 15, 2018.

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Kibawe NHS Home of the Archers

2nd State of the School Address 2018 By MARIA SALVACION L. BELOTENDOS Teacher III Senior High School Kalilangan National High School

By Doris Mae G. Paelmao, SST –III Kibawe National High School

Only few people can appreciate the Archery. They said this game is for elite people only. You need to have your own set of bow and arrow and other materials to be used for the game, which is quite expensive and follow the standard accessories for you to qualify. Indeed it is however, having a very expensive equipment is not a guarantee for you to become a champion. Your passport is the attitude of the players towards the game, patience of the trainer on how to improve the skills of the players and the guidance of the coach to enhance and develop the talent of their athletes. Kibawe is located in the Southern part of Bukidnon. Kibawe National High School is in a remote place, almost 9 km away from Kibawe proper. In the year 2007 the school principal ( Mrs. Helen Ybanez) think of a sport which can compete up to Regional level or even National level.The Division of Bukidnon don’t have a competitive athlete in Archery during that time. The school then started to

scout potential students and create an Archery Team with the help of Mr.Joseph Ike M. Daquilanea who happens to be an archery player during his college days. The Local Government Unit of Kibawe did not hesitate to support the school in purchasing all the materials needed as requested by the school. On that day forward Kibawe District did not fail to bring the bacon in every Archery Competition, both in boys and girl category in the Division Level and all the athletes are qualified to play for the regional meet. In fact , we even sent one player who qualified for National Level. Northern Mindanao Athletics Association ( NMRAA 2015) was held at Oroquita City last December 2015. Both boys and girls category was ranked third in over-all result with the helped of their coaches, Mr Joseph Ike Daquilanea, Mrs. Doris Mae GanPaelmao. Talking about Archery, Kibawe NHS is in the headline. We became champion for 9 consecutive years ( Division level)

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“We can have great teachers, but if we don’t have a good principal, we won’t have a good school”. Schools can simply create a lifelong change when they have emphasis on specific goals and strategies for change. They must have the ability in utilizing the entire resources in a way that help them in performing their obligations successfully. In relation, the school

principal of Kalilangan National High School, DR. ALEX TAN SOLAR, delivered his 2nd State of the School Address last March 5,2018 at KNHS Covered Court. It aimed to foster transparency and accountability, to let the schoolbased community know how things were going for the school, including plans and improvements. State of the School Ad-

dress ( SOSA) 2018 was the second time in Kalilangan that students, teachers, and even the buttress parents hosted the annual event, which has become an important rhythm in life of the school and is a manifestation of the values of accountability and transparency. Everyone came together to have the opportunity to hear the School Principal share updates about institutional initiatives, budgets, staffing, accreditation and more. Due to a fascinated way of delivering the information to

everyone, students, teachers, parents and stakeholders got interested to listen until the end. It’s so nice to hear that Kalilangan National High School has improved so much over the years. The State of the School Address (SOSA) 2018 successfully commended. With the cooperation and help of the students, teachers and staff, parents, school officials and all the stakeholders, Dr. Alex Tan Solar’s 2nd State of the School Address is said to be a success.

BACK TO BACK SHOW CASING OF COOKERY AND BREAD AND PASTRY IN THE KNHS 1ST EXPO 2018 By Merry Charmee Dawn R. Bunado Teacher I Kalilangan National High School - SHS

In view of the continuous advocacy for Senior High School Program of the School, the Division of Bukidnon conducted a Senior High School Expo in reference to Deped Memo No. 035 s, 2018. This SHS

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Lotto had P388,657,760 and P428,712,080 reported sales, respectively, but they were down by 14 percent and 28 percent. “This is the great thing happening now. The people are continuously patronizing

Exposition aimed to showcase best SHS products, excellent Services and amazing performance among SHS students to inform the public about the success of SHS through varied activities. Kalilangan National

High School celebrated last February 27, 2018 the First EXPO of Senior High School. The TVL-Home Economics Grade 12 students had a back to back show casing of the products of Cookery and Bread and Pastry. In Cookery, students had baye-baye an Ilonggo delicacy and pinangat , an

Ilocano favorite while the Bread and Pastry had their displays of their very attractive and colorful cakes and choco-balls. Just before the program ended all products were sold out. It was a successful and fulfilling day for the Grade 12 TVL-H.E. learners.

PCSO’s gaming products. Of course, we are happy that the PCSO has increased earnings, which means we can help our people more, especially those that need medical services,” Balutan said. He assured the public that the agency will continue its efforts to increase the

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the time if there will be international bidders they partner with the local bus operators in the bidding. “The HPBS is funded through a sovereign loan as what the Department of Finance earlier announced,” he said. He said the loan component will cover the infrastructure and social development package. Cortez was hopeful the target for the proposed HPBS in Davao City will be implemented in 2021 although Mayor Sara DuterteCarpio wants it in the next two years. “We will work this out with the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board on the possibility,” he said. In the modernized public transport, the buses plying the routes will have an electronic digital system where the routes are displayed with wifi and can accommodate passengers of about 50 to 100 depending on the kind of bus. He said the entire road network of the city will be covered by the system with buses passing through 29 routes from the current 1,032 routes of the jeepneys. (Digna D. Banzon/PNA)

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and public easements in General Santos City. Until today, their illegal occupation of these supposedly inappropriable public lands remains unperturbed, owing to their almost unbridled power. Some of these areas are covered only by lease contracts but since the duration of such contract is either for 25 or 50 years, subject to unlimited number of renewals, their control and occupation of these public lands are, operationally, a form of private appropriation. Worse, similar to the case that resulted to the dismissal of Gwen Garcia from the House of Representatives (HoR) by the Office of the Ombudsman, some of the portions of the sea within the Sarangani Bay are also covered with certificate of titles in favor of business entities and influential individuals. As of now, there are only very few colonies of subsistence fisherfolk still found along Sarangani Bay. They are described in official governmental jargon as squatters or illegal occupants to distinguish them from business entities and moneyed individuals which/who are also illegally occupying vast portions of public lands and public easements along Sarangani Bay. There are various attempts by the city government to remove what they stereotype as “squatters” or “illegal occupants,” mostly subsistence fisherfolk, inhabiting public lands located along Sarangani Bay, but they have, thus far, failed. Today, a hunt for relocation sites for these so-called “squatters” or “illegal occu-

pants” continues as the local government seems hell-bent to remove them from the city’s foreshore areas and public easements. This move, I belive, has dubious intention. The city government intends to relocate them from the city’s foreshore areas and public easements without any ordinance that will govern the usage of these public lands that may be vacated by marginalized fisherfolk in line with the city’s continuing relocation program. Our suspicion is that this relocation project is actually an insidious scheme to put the city’s foreshore areas and public easements totally under the stranglehold of moneyed and influential individuals and entities. The moment the subsistence fisherfolk are relocated, these areas that may be vacated by them shall become open to all sorts of contestations by local economic and political power wielders. Thus, without an ordinance ensuring free public access to foreshore lands, foreshore areas and public easements within the city, all governmental undertakings with an end in view of removing the subsistence fisherfolk from where they are now should be strongly opposed as a capitalist scheme being dubiously pursued at the expense of the city’s subsistence fisherfolk and other members of the marginalized sectors who consider Sarangani Bay not only as a source of life, but life itself. What we expect for the local government to do under the circumstances is to, first, cancel the certificate of titles and demolish all the giant structures of powerful and influential individuals and entities in the city’s foreshore lands, foreshore areas and public easements along the Sarangani Bay, like what it is doing now in Boracay and El Nido. In doing this, all the people, especially the poor and the marginalized, would have free access to this God’s gift which was made for everybody to benefit, cherish and enjoy. [MindaViews is the opinion section of MindaNews. Ben Sumog-oy is Action Officer of In Defense of Human Rights and Dignity Movement (iDEFEND) in General Santos City]

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In Hebrews 13:17-18, it is said: “Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you.” -oooPRAY FOR LEADERS, EVEN IF THEY APPEAR TO HAVE ERRED: What, really, has been written about what people should do if they have issues against leaders who they think committed misdemeanors in office? Here is what 1 Timothy2:1-4 commands: “I urge, then,

Wednesday, March 14, 2018 first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people--- for kings and all those in authority. “(This we should do) that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.This is good, and pleasesGod our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth…” -oooFOR QUESTIONS, REACTIONS: If anyone would like to ask me any question about what the burning issues of the day mean, or what we have discussed here, or to consult on any problem, whatever it maybe, please call 0917 984 24 68, or email me at batasmauricio@yahoo. com, or post your concerns at www.facebook.com/attybatas. Promise, I will answer right away. Thank God in the Name of Jesus, Amen!

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from page 1 shall consolidate House bills 7072, 7128, 7167 and 7128, all seeking to postpone the polls, and then submit the draft to the plenary for approval. House members who have wished to push back further the Barangay and SK elections argued that the postponement is necessary as the country gears up for federalism. “The government has been pushing for a shift to a federal form of government as a means to address issues particularly in the strife-torn Mindanao. Postponing anew the upcoming Barangay and Sanguniang Kabataan (SK) elections this May 2018 will give Congress more time to determine the proper structure of the government when it transitions into a federal system,” said Rep. Reynaldo Umali in his explanatory note for HB 7167. Meanwhile, HB author 7217 Rep. E dgar Mar y Sarmiento cited issues raised against the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) for exercising its Option to Purchase vote counting machines used in 2016 for the 2019 National Elections.

“Thus, moving the Barangay elections to 2020 will give the COMELEC the opportunity to concentrate its attention and resources to ensuring that the conduct of the 2019 Elections will be orderly and beyond reproach,” Sarmiento said. Atty. Teopisto Elnas, Jr. of the COMELEC said the commission is on track in terms of preparations for the scheduled May polls, and postponement may present complications as this would overlap with preparations for the 2019 midterm polls. “I cannot think actually of any reason, if you’re talking operations or costing for that matter, to postpone it again,” said Consortium on Electoral Reform Executive Director Ramon Casiple. Resource speakers present during the deliberations presented differing positions, with the Liga ng mga Barangay in support for the postponement and the National Youth Commission against it. | CMB Engracia/ congress.gov.ph

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witness had pointed Mahilum as the gunman in the killing of Lozada, a hard-hitting commentator of Prime Broadcasting Network in Bislig on October 24 last year. Egco said the witness positively identified the suspect on February 25 when the latter was going through photos of Lozada on a laptop of the slain broadcaster’s staffer. But Navarro, who denied any hand in the killing, said he did not personally know Mahilum since he just called him during emergencies whenever there are request from residents for a driver of the ambulance or utility vans assigned at the City General Services Office. “We hired him when the ambulance driver resigned after the election since we did not find any criminal record from Rolly,”the mayor said.Ï would say he is a soft-spoken good man and I doubt if he could even handle a gun.” Navarro said Mahilum is still actively working at

the City Hall after he took a week-long leave of absence on November 7 last year after having relationship problems with his wife. Egco said PTFoMS could not yet hold Navarro accountable to Lozada’s death since the witness just tagged Mahilum as suspect.He said PTFoMS would file appropriate charges against Mahilum. Lozada, 29, was killed while he was on his way home with his girlfriend, Honey Faith Toyco, who survived the attack. Shortly before he was killed, Lozada posted on Facebook that he had been receiving death threats. Egco said that on November 7, 2017, the PTFOMS “coordinated the implementation of two search warrants” at the residences of Mahilum and a certain Felixberto Villocino Jr., who was tagged as an alleged accomplice of Mahilum. Superintendent Cesar Paday-os of the Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) led the search operation, but was “curiously” relieved from his position a day after the warrants were implemented, Egco said. Authorities also found that the gunmen’s alleged suspected getaway vehicle, a Toyota HiAce van with plate number SFJ 951, is supposedly owned by the Bislig City government.

or maintenance of barangayfunded roads and bridges, appointment or hiring of new employees, the creation of new positions, promotion, giving of salary increases, and remuneration or privileges. Also, under Comelec Resolution No. 10246, during the election period, prohibited are carrying of firearms and other deadly weapons, as well as organizing or maintaining reaction forces, strikes, and similar forces. There will also be a ban on altering precincts or establishing new ones and transferring or detailing officers and employees in the civil service, including public school teachers. Elective provincial, city, municipal, or barangay officers may not be suspended during the election period. (PNA)

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from page 1 the election period starts,” he said. Under Comelec Resolution No. 10247, the DILG, the National Police Commission (Napolcom), and other law enforcement agencies are tasked to help the Comelec enforce the said prohibitions. Likewise, Año ordered the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) to be on guard against the illegal release of prisoners before and after election day, as provided by Section 261 of the Omnibus Election Code. Other prohibited acts from May 4, 2018 to the eve of the election day are construction

Tito (Sotto). I cannot comprehend. Who is his source? I am worried that I know who it is, and, I think, it (the source) should not be believed,” he added. On the other hand, Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez reiterated his earlier statement that they would like to know the source of the senator. “We are really interested in finding the source of these allegations by Sen. Sotto. That is our goal. Whoever investigates it, what is important is there will be an investigation,” said the poll body official in the same forum. He noted that they are still waiting for Sotto’s response to their request to have a copy of the documents. “For now, we cannot confirm anything because we do not hold anything except copies of pictures from the TV. But that would not be enough to serve as basis for any conclusions,” said Jimenez. Last week, Sotto reported the alleged irregularities in the May 2016, including the transmission of votes happening a day before the actual counting of ballots. He added his “impeccably reliable source” believes that the election servers were also accessed by a foreign entity “before, during, and after” the polls. (PNA)

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

CRISTINE ELLEN S. CAMBA CASE NO. R10- EV-PUJ Applicant/s 2018-03-743

CALIXTO PACRURAN CASE NO. R10-EV-PUJ Applicant/s 2018-03-744

AMADO B. NOBLE, SR. CASE NO. R10-EV-S-TX Applicant/s 2018-03-831

DANIEL SOLEDAD CASE NO. R10-EV-PUJ Applicant/s 2018-03-839

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend validity of a certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;ROUTE B;Cogon Market to Scions –Canitoan via Landfill and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on March 22, 2018, at 2;30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s) Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 8th day March 2018 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;Manolo Fortich to Camp Philips –Alae and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on March 22, 2018, at 2; 30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s) Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 8th day of March 2018 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines .

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to extend the validity of certificate of public convenience with Substitution of One(1) Unit to operate AIRCON TAXI service on the line ;Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in Region X and vice versa with the use of FIVE(5)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on March 22, 2018 at 2; 30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s) Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 5th day of March 2018 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority to extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line ;Cogon Market to Macanhan Balongis and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on March 22, 2018 at 2; 30 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/ (s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/ their evidence. The Applicant(s) Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 13th day of March 2018 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

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College 1. Claire R. Gigje 2. Jezreel Minelle P. Cal 3. Jenevev B. Naybe 4. Rammiel David M. Roque 5. Marc Stephen S. Manuel 6. Psalm Handez Francisko R. Lagua 7. Philip Loyd M. Balosa

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Science Writing High School 1. Jesieca L. Paguican 2. Chloe Dominique B. Cimacio 3. Nich Arielle Agustin B. Macusi 4. Nicole L. Magdales 5. Francis Jose T. Luspo 6. Elijah Marie T. Bruno 7. Niño Gen M. Mamos 8. Sim Jasner Z. Torres 9. Richard Matthew Z. Gaamil 10. Ralph Matthew S. Adao 11. DVANNAH JANE D. KAHAL

Yumbing National High School Yumbing National High School Yumbing National High School Yumbing National High School Yumbing National High School Bukidnon National High School Bukidnon National High School Bukidnon National High School Bukidnon National High School MOGHS -MOGCHS

Liceo de Cagayan University Bukidnon State University

Sports Writing High School 1. Kent P. Lopecillo 2. Rico C. Leibling 3. Arvie J. Susi 4. Jelord S. Ranara 5. Scarlet E. Casimero 6. Arjean Grace C. Tilanduca 7. Blair Led G. Tutas Jr. 8. Maria Mona A. Lasmarias 9. Norman C. Calib-og 10. TEOCHULO V. CULANGGO 7.

Photojournalism High School 1. Jaylord C. Ibara 2. Kim Angelo R. Dael 3. Terence John P. Saliring 4. JHON DHEV C. JAJALLA 5. Michelle Daniel Tan 6. AMINODIN A. MANIRI JR. 7. DESIREE B. ELESTERIO 8. JOELLAH MARIE B. TORAYNO 9. DESIREE T. PAMA 10. Wilbert Jael Bautista 11.Joleanne G. Agbon 12. Andre Socorro F. Doria 13. Jamysa B. Pabillore 14. Baby Kate D. Sarsaba 15. Francis Jose T. Lupo

Jasaan National High School Jasaan National High School MOGHS Tagoloan National High School Bukidnon Natl High School Carmen National High School Carmen National High School St. Mary’s Academy of Carmen St. Mary’s Academy of Carmen Yumbing National High School Yumbing National High School Yumbing National High School Yumbing National High School Yumbing National High School Yumbing National High School

College 1. Arc Nico B. Labadan 2. Karen L. Tubbali 3. LUZLYN L. DOPENIO 4. HAZEL FAITH P. ALVAREZ 5. LEAHMIE A. ALO 6. MICHAEL S. BUTIC 7. REY ANN P. MACUJA 8. GREGORY S. PASAL 9. JONALIZA C. ABELLANOSA

Liceo De Cagayan University Liceo de Cagayan University Bukidnon State University Bukidnon State University Bukidnon State University Bukidnon State University Bukidnon State University Xavier University Bukidnon State University

Business Writing Govt Employee 1. Enrique B. Hortilano 2. Mark Palad

Villanueva National High School Yumbing National Hugh School

ABOVE FINALISTS ARE INVITED TO JOIN THE FINALS on April 15, 2018 at CENTRIO MALL, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY...

- The Secretariat