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By DIVINA M. SUSON, Correspondent

LIGAN City--Authorities arrested on Wednesday (March 13) Marawi Vice Mayor Arafat Salic after almost two years in hiding following his rebellion case.

Col. Romeo Brawner Jr., commander of the 103rd Infantry Brigade, Philippine Army, said Arafat was arrested at the city hall in a joint law enforcement operation of the army and Marawi police around 9 in the morning yesterday.

It was not clear if he was reporting as vice mayor because the Department of

Interior and Local Government (DILG) has installed the city’s first councilor as acting vice mayor after Arafat was not anymore reporting to his office in 2017.

Salic is included in the arrest order issued by Department of National Defense following the impleSee NABBED, page 11

WHO lauds PH for passing ‘child safety’ in vehicles law THE World Health Organization (WHO) has lauded the Philippines for passing a law that will require vehicle owners to use child restraint systems when traveling with Lawyer Alex Caburnay, National Bureau of Investigation-10 (NBI-10) head agent, escorts a suspect in an online children. financial scam that has victimized more than a hundred of people in Cagayan de Oro City. photo by gerry lee gorit The WHO said Repub-

Police arrests army for selling illegal drugs

By DIVINA M. SUSON, Correspondent

ILIGAN City--Authorities arrested on Tuesday (March 12) evening an army personnel in a joint buy-bust operation of the City Intelligence Branch (CIB) and City Drug Enforcement Unit (CDEU) of the Iligan City Police Office in Barangay Poblacion, here.

Police identified the suspect as Jonathan Villanzana Virtudazo, 27, single, a resident of Zone 8, Cocogrove, Barangay Poblacion.

This paper learned that Virtudazo is an active member of the 545th Engineer Battalion, Philippine Army located in Patikul, Sulu.

He is in Iligan for a short vacation.

Senior Inspector Austin Karl Tirol, team leader of the CDEU, said Virtudazo is a 'newly-identified' drug personality and considered a high value target (HVT).

"He is not in our drug personality watchlist but he was identified lately as pusher from the suspects we previously arrested who linked Virtudazo in their activities," Tirol said in an interview with this paper.

Tirol added that police will use the suspect's cellular phone to track down his transactions and other links but he refuses to open it.

See DRUGS, page 11

lic Act 11229 or the Child Safety in Motor Vehicles Act recently signed by President Rodrigo R. Duterte will help prevent injuries that might be sustained by children at road accidents.

“The WHO congratulates the Philippines as President Rodrigo Duterte signed into law the Child Safety in Motor Vehicles Act or Republic Act 11229. The initiative makes Philippines among the few countries in Asia to pass child restraint legislation,” the organization said in a statement on Wednesday.

“In the Philippines, more than 600 children die from road crashes each year. The legislation is a significant step towards prioritizing the safety and welfare of infants and children on Philippine roads, and preventing traffic-related deaths and injuries,” it added.

The Child Safety in Motor Vehicles Act also restricts children from sitting in the front seats of automobiles.

The use of child restraints in vehicles keeps children Cagayan de Oro Mayor Oscar Moreno cuts the ribbon for the Piskay Jamu 3 Art Exhibit secured on their seats as 2019 of Boholano Visual Artists to be hosted by CU Museum of 3 Cultures from March they are not thrown against 12-April 12.

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MILF’s Ghazali Jaafar passes away •

His last public appeal to fellow leaders: ‘be the unifying forces for our people’

By CAROLYN O. ARGUILLAS, MindaNews

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OTABATO City-Ghazali Jaafar, 1st Vice Chair of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), newly-appointed member of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) and nominated Speaker of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) passed away at 1 a.m. Wednesday in a Davao City hospital.

Jaafar, who went through a heart surgery late last year, passed away at the Metro Davao Medical and Research Center in Davao City, Prof. Raby Angkal, his chief of staff, announced at 6 a.m., through a text message using Jaafar’s mobile number.

Jaafar, Vice Chair for Political Affairs until the title was changed to “1st Vice Chair,” was the first chair of the MILF peace panel. He signed the general cessation of hostilities between government and the MILF in Cagayan de Oro City on July 18, 1997.

He chaired the Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC) that drafted the Bangsamoro Basic Law in 2017 and oversaw the progress of the draft law until the Bicameral Conference Committee of Congress

President Rodrigo Duterte shakes the hand of Bangsamoro Transition Commission chair Ghazali Jaafar during the oath-taking of the members of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority inside the Heroes Hall in Malacañan Palace on 22 February 2019. mindanews photo by manman dejeto

passed its substitute bill – RA 11054 or the Organic Law for the BARMM. The law was passed in July 2018. Shortly thereafter, he underwent a heart surgery.

Jaafar’s last public appearance was at the oathtaking rites of the BTA in Malacanang on February 22, 2019. He arrived on a

wheelchair shortly before President Rodrigo Duterte entered the Rizal Hall, insisted on standing up when he took his oath along with 71 other BTA members, but fell on his back while conversing with President Duterte.

Jaafar was not present during the turnover rites from the Autonomous Re-

gion in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) to the BARMM on February 26 at the Shariff Kabungsuan Cultural Complex. It was here where interim Chief Minister Ahod Balawag Ebrahim (MILF chair Al Haj Murad Ebrahim) named him as Speaker.

But while he is recuperating, he said, a Deputy Speaker – former Lanao del Sur

Rep. and Deputy Speaker for Mindanao Pangalian Balindong — would take his place.

In a message sent to MindaNews Wednesday morning, interim Chief Minister Ebrahim said “the entire MILF officers, members and sympathizers are very saddened for the passing away of Brother

Ghazali Jaafar, the 1st Vice Chairman of the MILF and to be recommended for the Speakership of the BTA Parliament.”

Jaafar, he said, was “one of the pillars of the MILF leadership and had been with the Bangsamoro Struggle for around fifty years or more. We sincerely pray to Allah to reward his good deeds and accept his soul in His paradise.”

MILF Peace Implementing Panel chair Mohagher Iqbal said they lost “one of the most dedicated leaders of the MILF and Bangsamoro people. My family and I express our utmost condolence and sympathy to the bereaved family of the departed leader.”

In a sit-down interview on February 18, 2017, six days before they took their oath as BTC members, MindaNews noted the aging leadership of the MILF, that some of them might no longer be around in the next five years. Jaafar replied: “There is no problem with us because when we conceptualized the.. MILF many years ago, together with our leader si Salamat Hashim, included in the conceptualization of the MILF is the development of God-fearing leaders and … trustworthy, righteous leaders and I think we have proSee JAAFAR, page 11

Bangsamoro education ministry welcomes support of development partners COTABATO City--The newly-installed Bangsamoro Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education (MBHTE) welcomed the support of development partners to improving the delivery of education in the region.

Moro Islamic Liberation Front Peace Implementing Newly-appointed Bangsamoro Transition Authority mem- Panel Chair Mohagher Iqbal ber and Minister of Bangsamoro Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education Mohagher Iqbal. (photo courtesy convened a meeting with development partners here of moby pandi , MBHTE regional information officer )

on March 7, 2019 – two weeks following his appointment as member of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority and as MBHTE minister.

“Our development partners are vital to achieving our education reform agenda,” Iqbal said, stressing that education is the number one priority of the new Bangsamoro Government.

Citing the provisions of

Bangsamoro Organic Law, Iqbal said the Bangsamoro Government will establish, maintain, and support a complete and integrated system of quality education, which shall be a subsystem of the national education system.

“The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) shall develop an educational framework relevant and

responsive to the needs, ideals, and aspirations of the Bangsamoro people,” he said.

Iqbal added implementing BARMM’s education reforms could be overwhelming. But he said the support of development partners is reassuring.

Among the development partners present during the meeting were the Australian See SUPPORT, page 11

Military names 2 militants slain in Lanao del Sur clash

By FROILAN GALLARDO, MindaNews

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CAGAYAN de Oro City-The military on Tuesday identified two alleged Dawlah Islamiyah fighters killed in a clash Monday in Lanao del Sur as among the “students” of slain Malaysian bomb maker Zulkipli bin Hir alias Marwan.

Capt. Clint Antipala, public information officer of the 6th Infantry Division said they identified the suspected militants as Abu Tahir and Abu Jihad.

“We received information that Tahir moved to

Lanao del Sur to join the remnants of the Daeshinspired Maute group right after Marawi City was liberated in 2017,” Antipala told MindaNews.

He said Tahir joined the band of Benito Owayda Marohombsar, also known as Abu Dar after he arrived in Lanao del Sur. He said they obtained the names of the two alleged Dawlah Islamiyah members from residents of barangay Calaludan, Pagayawan town in Lanao

del Sur where the clash took place last Monday.

He said the Dawlah Islamiyah group may have stayed long near the village for the residents to be familiar with their identities.

Two soldiers were killed and another one was wounded in the clash that left Tahir and Jihad dead.

Government troops recovered one carbine rifle and the lower receiver part of an M16 rifle at the encounter site.

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Oro gov’t builds school for IPs in Camansi, F.S. Catanico A

By MARK FRANCISCO

TOTAL of three classrooms in two adjoining edifices broke ground Wednesday (March 13) in an IP community located in sitio Camansi, barangay F.S. Catanico.

The construction of the classroom buildings was funded by the Local School Board culled from the Special Education Fund which is formed from one percent of the total realty taxes in the locality of Cagayan de Oro. According to Cagayan de Oro City schools division superintendent Jonathan dela Peña, the buildings are expected to finish construction and can be used by the students starting the new academic year this June.

As of SY 2018-19, there are 114 students enrolled in F.S. Catanico Elementar y School (Camansi Extension) with four multigrade

teachers handling the kindergarten to sixth grade pupils and two teachers handling the seventh graders and Alternative Learning System (ALS) enrollees w h o a re u n d e r F. S .

Catanico National High School.

Although situated in barangay F.S. Catanico, sitio Camansi is eight kilometers f rom the barangay proper and students had to walk four hours daily to go to school, waking up at 5:00 a.m. to make it to their 9:00 a.m. classes.

These students belong to the Higaonon tribe which maintain a community in s it i o C am ans i , p ar t

This is the postcard view of sitio Camansi in barangay F.S. Catanico, Cagayan de Oro City, home to 114 Higaonon students who as of the present maintain their elementary schooling in a makeshift structure. Everything will change this next academic year when two adjoining classroom buildings will finish construction and put into use. Seen in this picture at center is Vice Mayor Rainier Joaquin Uy, leading the groundbreaking rite. photo by mark francisco

of a 1,200-hectare environmental preser ve maintained by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).

DENR granted the city government and the Department of

Education (DepEd) a special permit to build a decent school campus there within a hectare.

The IP students are already studying in a makeshift school made of light materials after DepEd deployed a total

of six teachers to tend to the IP community starting in SY 201718 under the agency’s In d i g e n o u s Pe o p l e s Education (IPEd) program.

“That is why we are building the classrooms

for them. Mao ni ang thrust sa City Hall ubos sa pangagamhanan ni Mayor Oscar Moreno, ang tiunay nga serbisyo ngadto sa katawhan,” Vi c e Mayor R ai n i e r Joaquin Uy, who led the capsule laying, said.

In celebration of the National Oral Health Month, Today March 12, 2019, The Department of Health together with IPHO-Lanao del Sur and by the courtesy of Mayor Nashiba U. Gandamra-Sumagayan, conducted a Dental Health Mission with the theme, “Ngipin na Malusog at ProtektaDOH, Masaya at Maningning na Ngiti ang Hatid sa Mundo”, for preschool children in the Municipality of Taraka.

During this program, Dentists from the DOH ARMM gave short lectures about Good Oral Care, Oral infections and other Dental-related problems to raise awareness about the importance of oral health among the school populace. These included preventive measures that can protect teeth and other good oral hygiene practices.

Assisted by the personnel from DOH, the honorable Mayor herself took the lead in the distribution of the Dental supplies to the children after the teaching session.

The Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council together with its chairman, Mayor Nashiba U. Gandamra-Sumagayan had its meeting today, March 13, 2019 at the Liga ng mga Barangay, Municipal Hall, Taraka, Lanao del Sur. This meeting was attended by the Barangay Chairmen of the locality. Some of the agenda discussed in the meeting include the updating of the BDRRM Plan and their contingency plans.

In addition, chief-of-police, PSI Roy Rondina also gave updates regarding the capacity training he and his men are conducting for the BPATs in every barangay.

Almost 200 clients received FREE DENTAL services during our Launching Program on National Oral Health Month with theme: “NGIPIN NA MALUSOG ProtektaDOH” Headed by Dra.Artawan P.Indar Provincial Dental Coordinator thru the Support of our Mayor Bae Hayanisah “Noron”G. Dadayan. Municipality of Buadipuso buntong, Province Lanao Del Sur

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Rotary Governor Liza Elorde: Champion!!!

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…Therefore the Lord, the LORD Almighty, the Mighty One of Israel, declares: `I will restore your leaders as in days of old, your rulers as at the beginning. Afterward you will be called the City of Righteousness, the Faithful City’…” (Isaiah 1:24, 26, the Holy Bible).

-ooo ROTARY GOVERNOR LIZA ELORDE: CHAMPION! In the Philippines and in many other parts of the world, many had been given the chance to lead and govern different numbers of people. Some of the leaders became a blessing, as they were instrumental in the improvement of the lives of many, while some, who appear to be under great

curses, only managed to bring pain and suffering to their constituents, contrary to the oaths of offices they were sworn to uphold at all times.

Historically, people whose leaders followed the direction, instruction, and guidance from the heavens on how to govern righteously came to enjoy a life characterized by success and prosperity, while those whose leaders kept themselves away from the teachings and guidance from the heavens found themselves groveling under the yoke of insurmountable poverty, dissension, and rebuke in everything they do.

Insofar as Rotary International District 3810

(the Rotary district in the Philippines that covers Manila, Pasay City, Cavite, and Occidental Mindoro) is concerned, however, around 3,000 Rotarians from its 100 Rotary Clubs or so, know they are blessed with leaders who walk with God, and that among these godly leaders is the District Governor for Rotary Year 2019-2020 (whose term starts on July 01, 2019 and ends on June 30, 2020), Champion District Governor Liza Vicencio Elorde.

-ooo GOD’S HAND IN GOVERNOR LIZA ELORDE’S LEADERSHIP: While Champion District Governor Liza Vicencio Elorde is yet to assume the leadership of Rotary International

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District 3810 by July 2019, it is already highly evident to all Rotarians not only in the Philippines but even in the whole world as well that hers is a leadership inspired and guided by God. As the history of Rotary in the Philippines, particularly District 3810, attests, Governor Liza is just the sixth woman to have been given the honor of serving as District Governor (actually the highest post in any given Rotary District). But, it is not a useless redundancy for me to repeat once more: it is already clear to all and sundry that Liza was, See ROTARY, page 11

Think A Minute

Overcoming obstacles THINK a minute.

Jess e O wens was a world-class athlete in track and field in the 1930’s. He was told that because he was a black, African American, there was no way he could win against the white Nazi German athletes at the world Olympics in 1936.

That year the Olympics were held in Berlin, Germany. Adolf Hitler, the Nazi dictator, refused to even look at the African American athletes. The white German athletes were praised and cheered on the field, while Jesse Owens and the other American athletes were insulted and ignored. Yet Jesse did not

let Hitler’s cruel prejudice intimidate or stop him. In fact, he was determined more than ever to reach his goal of doing his best.

“One of the great joys in life is doing what people say you can’t.”

Jesse made mistakes in his first two long jumps, but he did not let that discourage him. Then, on his last jump, Jesse won! He went on to win all three other events in which he competed. So Jesse Owens came home to America with a record four Olympic Gold Medals!

A Japanese proverb says: “If you fall down seven times, stand up eight times.”

We all fail and fall down.

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That’s OK. But to stay down and not try to get up again, that is sad and serious because you give up hope. Remember: “We all fail—at least the best of us who are brave enough to try something new.” So just because you may lose sometimes does not mean you are a loser. The famous inventor Thomas Edison said: “Many people who failed in life did not know how close they were to success when they stopped trying.”

When challenges come your way, including when you fail, you still have the choice to keep going and reach your goal. “What you

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do with a great opportunity depends on what you already are; and what you already are depends on your years of daily choices.”

This is why we need Jesus to develop in each of us His inner strength and perseverance that is greater than any obstacle we face.

You will never regret asking Him to take full charge of your heart and way of living from this day forward.

Just think a minute.

By William R. Adan, MindaNews

Electing visionaries not clowns to defeat corruption NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental--Corruption, how to defeat it, ought to be the central issue in this election.

Useless are all plans and efforts for progress, security and peace if corruption, a contagious debilitating disease that spreads into all gamut of governance, is not effectively overcome.

To defeat corruption, we need leaders Who uphold and adhere to honesty and do not eschew it as an overriding trait of leadership.

Who have clear visions of governance and who educate and explain the same to the people, not those who simply are content and focused in corrupting the electorate with cash and material items, and clowning themselves to the seat

of power with their stupid singing, dancing, and inane jokes.

Who make definite stand on the territorial integrity of the land, not help carry the silver platter in handing the country piece by piece to expansionist China.

Who will stop the fall not push further the country by acquiescence to the Chinese debt death-trap.

Who will lift the excessive taxes not sink the people deeper into poverty and misery.

Who condemn not condone human rights violations.

Who are steadfast in their independence and moral bearing, who fear God not sycophants and lapdogs of the devil or a devil incarnate.

Particularly at the local level where government is closest and is directly felt by the people, we need leaders who are committed to making TAPP (transparency, accountability, participatory, and predictability) the operative principles in governance.

Transparency allows maximum openness and visibility of government transactions to the public.

No more hidden agenda, backdoor or under the table transactions that characterize patronage and subservience politics.

Accountability clearly identifies the person(s) responsible and accountable for a particular delivery of service. No more buckpassing for any fiasco in deliveries.

Participatory involves the citizens in governance at least by soliciting their inputs to government plans, programs and projects that affect them. This also means the participation of citizens in improving performance by encouraging their vigilance in the delivery of government services, to be watchful for irregularities, and appreciative of every act of professionalism and competence.

Predictability assures that decision-making or performance outcomes are reliable and consistent with official standard and public expectations. No more padrino or payback decisions that gravely undermine the quality of projects, products or outputs.

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PRESIDENT Rodrigo Roa Duterte delivers his speech after leading the awarding ceremony for the Outstanding Women in Law Enforcement and National Security of the Philippines at the Malacañang Palace on March 11, 2019. SIMEON CELI JR./PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

ALACAÑANG – President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Monday, March 11, assured the public that he would not sign the 2019 national budget if there are provisions that violate Constitutional requirements.

“I will not sign anything that would be an illegal document,” President Duterte said in a speech during the awarding ceremony for the Outstanding Women in Law Enforcement and National Security of the Philippines.

The Chief Executive issued such remark as the two chambers of Congress continue to disagree on the P3.757 trillion 2019 proposed national budget and the alleged changes made by the House of Representatives after the bicameral committee

endorsed its version.

President Duterte added that the Gross Domestic Pro du c t ( G DP ) of t he country, which measures the nation’s economic growth, would b e af fec ted and economic slowdown might occur should the government continue to operate on a reenacted budget.

“Magkaroon tayo ng slide sa GDP niyan if we are going to reenact the budget and everybody will suffer including law enforcement.

It will decrease our GDP,” he said.

Meanw hile, in his remarks, President Duterte reiterated his call to the gover nment employe es to remain committed to protecting the Filipinos and the nation.

“I count on you, my fellow

workers in government, to help keep our communities and country safe and secure,” he said.

“I call on my fellow workers in government and our kababayans as well to emulate the awardees in their untiring dedication to help uplift the lives of all Filipinos and bring about a better and more developed Philippines,” President Duterte added.

According to the President, it is only by ensuring peace and order that the Filipinos can attain a truly progressive and prosperous country.

Before attending the awarding ceremony, President Duterte administered the donning of ranks to 32 newly promoted Presidential Security Group and 250th Presidential Airlift Wing personnel. ###PND

Smart partners with Nokia for 5G deployment in schools

By AEROL JOHN PATEÑA

MANILA -- PLDT wireless unit Smart Communications has partnered with Nokia for the deployment of fifth generation (5G) technology and services in schools across the country.

Both companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the development of 5G standalone (5G SA) solutions such as artificial intelligence, drones and Internet of Things applications for use in colleges and universities.

“We are happy to partner with Nokia to help develop intelligent solutions and technologies for the benefit of the Philippine education sector,” PLDTSmart Chairman and Chief

Executive Officer Manuel V. Pangilinan said during its signing held in Makati City on Tuesday night.

The MOU covers the rollout of 5G SA technologies and innovative products such as 5G handsets and applications.

The technology solely depends on the 5G network for data transmission and enables the schools, businesses and other organizations to utilize the full benefit of its capabilities.

On the other hand, 5G non-standalone (NSA) combines the use of 5G and existing 4G/LTE resources to transmit data.

“5G SA enables introduction of services like real-time remote control

of robotics and autonomous driving of transport vehicles in the areas of Industrial Revolution 4.0 with new technologies like Network Slicing and Ultra Reliable and Low Latency Communications,” according to Nokia head for Asia Pacific and Japan Jae Won. The company intends to spend a significant portion of its capital expenditures (capex) this year for the rollout of its 5G network.

“5G offers great opportunities for telcos to generate new forms of revenues,” Pangilinan said.

“We have announced a historic high capex this year that may be utilized Partners. PLDT wireless unit Smart Communications signs memorandum of understandas expenditures for 5G. ing with Nokia for deployment of 5G technology in colleges and universities across There will be a continu- the country. (PNA photo by: Aerol John B. Patena)

Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT Regional Office No. 10 5F and 6F Trinidad Building, Corner Capistrano-Yacapin Streets, Cagayan de Oro City Telephone No. (088) 857-1930/Fax No. (08822) 72-76-82

NOTICE OF FILING OF APPLICATION FOR ALIEN EMPLOYMENT PERMIT If you have any information / objection to the above-mentioned application(s), Please communicate with the Regional Director.

March 13, 2019 SGD. ATTY. JOFFREY M. SUYAO, CESO III Regional Director MDN: March 14, 2019

ous rollout of cell sites and base stations with 5G within the next few years” he added.

PLDT has allocated a capex of PHP78.4 billion this year for the rollout of its fiber broadband service in line with the expansion of its mobile network by providing high-capacity links for cellular base stations.

The firm will likewise continue to establish part-

nerships with technology providers that have the capacity to build a 5G network and the resources to offer a wide range of services to various industries in the country Its wireless unit Smart has activated its first 5G cell sites last November at its headquarters in Makati City with technology partner Huawei Technologies and in Clark with Ericsson.

(PNA)

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DAVAO LIGHT TURNS OVER FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO OUR LADY OF VICTORY TRAINING CENTER. Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. and the Aboitiz Foundation support Our Lady of Victory (OLV) Training Center, a Non-Government Organization committed to provide value-based rehabilitation programs to people with disability.

Davao Light’s EVP and COO, Rodger S. Velasco (2nd from right), formally turned over the financial support amounting to Php 200,000 to OLV Training Center, Inc. Executive Director Sister Maria Glenda C. Java (3rd from left) last March 8, 2019 at the Davao Light Admin Office. supplied photo

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DAVAO LIGHT GIVES SUPPORT TO GK’S HOUSING PROJECTS. Last March 11, 2019, Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. in partnership with the Aboitiz Foundation donated financial assistance of Php200,000 to Gawad Kalinga (GK) Community Development Foundation for its housing projects.

Present during the turnover are (L-R) GK Admin Officer Wendy Reyes, GK Building Community Officer In-charge Alijandro N. Reyes, GK Chapter Administrator Glicerio B. Rosario, Davao Light EVP and COO Rodger S. Velasco and Davao Light Community Relations Manager Fermin P. Edillon. supplied photo

Big ticket infra to be completed before PRRD’s term ends

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AVA O C I T Y - - A m emb er of t h e C ity Council revealed that various infrastructure projects, particularly road construction and the Mindanao Railway Project are soon to be used by the public before the Duterte Administration ends.

C ouncilor Jesus Joseph Zozobrado, III, chair of the City Committee on Public Works said that the Coastal Road Constructions which stretches from Barangay Puan to Agdao will be open to the public particularly the Puan to Matina-Aplaya segment.

He said that adjustments are being done to address the concerns of the fisherfolks who need a bigger boat landing in the area.

“They are requesting to address their need of a boat landing enough for all the boats in the area. They also want a direct access to the sea. The Department of Public Works and Highways is evaluating

the requests, and eventually make adjustments,” Zozobrado said.

He said that the packages 1, 2, 3, 4 and five of the Coastal Road Project are 85 percent accomplished.

Zozobrado said the Puan to Matina-Aplaya section of the coast road will be open for public use, consequently easing the traffic congestion in Ulas.

He revealed that the JICA bypass road by the DPWH will soon start construction.

The project is a four-lane, 45-kilometer highway from DavaoGensan Road to Maharlika Highway, covering Barangays Sirawan via Marapangi, Bato, Alambre, Bangcas Heights, Mulig, Lubogan, Bago Oshiro, Mintal, Tugbok, Tacunan, Matina Biao, Magtuod, Waan, Tigatto, Cabantian, Communal Indangan, Mondian,Tibungco, Mahayag, San Isidro and Lasang.

Zozobrado said the road has a 2.5 Kilometer main tunnel and

another .5 kilometer-cut and cover tunnel to connect the road system.

“It is aimed to ease the traffic congestion in the city proper,” he said.

Zozobrado also revealed that since December 3, 2018, the City Council passed a resolution favorably endorsing the Tagum City-Davao City-Digos City stretch of the Mindanao Railway Project.

He said there is also a pending resolution at the Committee on Public Works of the City Council, prohibiting construction of new structures along the alignment of the railway, since many issues need to be resolved first.

Zozobrado said there is already a virtual resolution on the project spearheaded by the Department of Transportation with the South Pacific Golf and Residential Estate, whose residents did not allow the passage of the railway system in their neighborhood due to the noise and other social problems.

“They agreed that the DOTr w i l l ma ke adjust ments li ke cutting the ground and covering the railway system at 30 meters deep underground. Meaning, the railway system will still pass the South Pacific Property but is no longer visible since it is situated underground,” he said.

Zozobrado said the DOTr will dig the ground and put in a tube which will serve like a subway.

He also said that the DOTr is considering the recommendation to construct the railway along the diversion road when it passes the Monteritz Property.

Zozobrado observed there is no violent reaction among residents of the Northern parts of the city where the railway passes through.

“We will make sure that we address all concerns in all areas which might have problems with the Mindanao Railway System,” he said. (PIA XI-Joey Sem G. Dalumpines)

DAR launches P 169M MinSAAD projects in ComVal MARAGUSAN, Compostela Valley -- The Department of Agrarian Reforms recently inaugurated a total of PhP 169-mIllion worth of Mindanao Sustainable Agrarian and Agriculture Development (MinSAAD) projects in Compostela Valley.

Funded primarily by the Japan government and the Japan International Coordination Agency (JICA), MinSAAD addresses poverty issues in 12 settlement areas in Mindanao through competitive and sustainable agriculture.

The settlement areas include the Karagan Valley, a home of 1,002 families in 22,272-hectare lot that lies in between the municipalities of New Bataan and Maragusan, both in Compostela Valley.

During the inauguration, DAR turned over five agriculture, agribusiness and agroforestry development projects on abaca, organic

rice, peanut, vegetable and cacao to five agrarian reform beneficiary organizations.

The identified organizations were LanggawisanBahi Tribal Asosciation (LABATA), Kagan Tribal Unity (KATRIBU), Langgawisan Bahi Tribal Agrarian Beneficiaries Cooperative (LABATARBCO), Bahi Irrigators-Farmers Association (BIFA), and Cagan Andap IP Farmers-Irrigators Association (CAIFIA).

Aside from the development projects, support infrastructure projects were also launched, which include the 10.32 kilometer Langgawisan-Lanipga, Bahi Farm to Market Road; and Warehouses and Solar Dryers for barangays Langgawisan, Bahi, both in Maragusan town, and Cagan in New Bataan town.

Two rural water supply projects were also handed over to Bahi Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Associa-

tion (BARBA), and Langgawisan Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Association (LARBA).

DAR also gave com- and shellers for corn; and mon service facilities to dehuller, grinder and roaster the agrarian reform benefi- for Arabica coffee.

See PROJECTS, page 11 ciaries consisting of mills

Maragusan Mayor Maricel Colina-Vendiola (right with scissors) and JICA representative Lou Andres Cabanilla (left with scissors) cut the ribbon as opening of the 10.32 kilometer Langgawisan-Lanipga, Bahi Farm to Market Road in Karagan Settlement Area.

Davao City’s Mental Code ordinance approved on third reading DAVAO City -- The City Council approved on third and final reading the hallmark ordinance known as the Mental Code of Davao City.

Councilor Mary Joselle Villafuerte, chair of the City Council Committee on Health thanked the members of the 18thCity Council for supporting the landmark legislation.

She said the ordinance seeks to establish a mental health program for the city of which there is none.

Villafuerte said the program aims to make mental health care community based.

“We will seek to build a facility for mentally-ill homeless persons worth initially at P5-Million,” she said.

Villafuerte said the Local Health Board is supportive of the program while the Department of Health has trained doctors to handle mental illnesses two years ago.

She said the city is technically ready to handle the mental health issues, it needs the legislation so that the needed medications will be made available in the district health centers.

“It will be implemented in the seventeen district health centers of the city, but our next move is to make an ordinance creating a facility and pass a deed of usufruct with the city mayor and Dr. Leopoldo Vega, chief of the Southern Philippines Medical Center,” Villafuerte said.

She said the city needs a psychiatrist to head the mental health program, three psychologists with masteral training, three mental health nurses and three mental health social workers.

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PH exports to Japan hit $884.95 million in January

By ANTONIO L. COLINA IV, MindaNews

D A VA O C i t y - - T h e country’s exports to Japan reached $884.95 million in January 2019, surpassing t h e Un i t e d S t a t e s o f America as the top export market of the Philippines, according to data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority on Tuesday.

The PSA reported that export sales from Japan increased by 29.23% from $684.75 million in December 2018 to $884.95 million in January 2019 while those from the US went up by only 7.6% from $774.37 million in December 2018 to $833.87 million in January 2019.

Hong Kong came in as the third highest export market of the Philippines with sales reaching $662.77 million, followed

by People’s Republic of China $556.93 million, Singapore $281.74 million, Thailand $209.51 million, The Netherlands $177.07 million, Republic of Korea $169.28 million, and Taiwan $165.46 million.

However, the country’s total export sales were valued at $5.28 billion in January 2019, a decrease of 1.7% compared to $5.37 billion recorded in the same period of 2018.

The decline was due to the decreases in export sales of five of the top export c om mo d it i e s , namely, e l e c t r o n i c e q u i p m e nt and parts (-37.9%); metal comp onents (-35.8%); gold (-33.3%); machinery

and transport equipment (-24.2%); and other manufactured goods (-15.3%), PSA reported.

China has remained the country’s top supplier of imported goods, which amounted to $2 billion in January 2019, an increase of 24.5% compared to $1.61 billion in January 2018.

Korea emerged as the second biggest supplier of imports with $789.56 million, followed by Japan $789 million, USA $650.68 million, Thailand $602.67 million, Indonesia $502.46 million, Singapore $439.60 million, Taiwan $423.29 million, Vietnam $356.86 mi l lion, and Ma laysia $316.74 million.

The Philippines’ total imported goods amounted to $9.03 billion last January 2019, rising by 5.8% from $8.54 billion in January 2019.

The PSA said the positive growth was attributed to increases i n c e re a l s a n d c e re a l pre p ar at i ons ( 8 2 . 5 % ) ; transport equipment (33.6%); miscellaneous manufac ture d ar t icl es (15.8%); plastics in primary and nonprimary forms (11.1%); telecommunication equipment and electrical machinery (7.3%); other fo o d and live animals (5.6%); industrial machinery and equipment (4.6%); and electronic products (4.1%). (Antonio L. Colina IV/MindaNews)

RA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

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Fourth industrial revolution topbills NRCP confab

By MA. CRISTINA ARAYATA

MANILA -- At least 1,000 members of the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) are expected to attend its annual scientific conference and general membership assembly on Monday at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City.

In an interview with t h e P h i l i p p i n e Ne w s Agency, Ruby Raterta, chief science research specialist, said this year's theme, "Humanizing the Fourth Industrial Revolution," seeks to "create awareness

among all our researchers, scientists and engineers on the insights, prospects and opportunities and challenges in the fourth industrial revolution."

S h e a d d e d t h at by having this topic at the conference, the NRCP will support the researchers and implement researches applicable in preparation for the fourth industrial revolution. "(We will help them) on how they will adapt towards t he ne w technologies.

Also, policy directions may be generated towards how the fourth industrial

1. That I am the surviving mother of MARIA FELIZ PEPITO who died single on March 05, 2007 at LBJ MEDICAL CENTER EMERGENCY ROOM, FAGA’ALU CENTRAL as evidenced by her Death Certificate issued by the _________________________ attached as Annex “A” and made an integral part of this Affidavit;

That pursuant to Rule 74, Sec.1 of the Rules of Court, I hereby Adjudicate unto myself the aforementioned REAL PROPERTY by means of this Affidavit and hereby files the same with the Bureau of Internal Revenue, The Municipal Assessor of Tubod, Lanao del Norte and Registry of Deeds for the Province of Lanao del Norte with the request that the said adjudication be made effective without judicial proceeding as prescribed by the aforementioned provision of the Rules of Court.

FURTHERMORE, for and in consideration of LOVE AND AFFECTION to her daughters, the Donnes, the said Donor by these presents do herby Transfer and Convey by way of Donation unto the said DONNESHAZEL T. PEPITO, Filipino, of legal age, married and a resident of Poblacion, Tubod, Lanao del Norte and RACQUEL AVIEN T. PEPITO, Filipino, of legal age, married and a resident of, Batigue, Ormoc City, Leye, the aforementioned real property hereof, free from all liens and encumbrances whatsoever.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 14th day of June 2017 at Tubod, Lanao del Norte, Philippines.

HAZEL T. PEPITO DONEE Represented by:

JAMES V. TORRES

_______________________________ Signed in The Presence of ______________________

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me this 14th day of June 2017 at Tubod, Lanao del Norte, Philippines.

MDN: Mar 8 & 14, 2019

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 R.A. No. 9048. A notice is hereby served to the public that JULIETA P. ELTAGONDE has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “JULIET” to “JULIETA” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JULIET SERRANO PEREZ who was born on July 13, 1963 at Butuan Maternity Hospital, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte and whose parents are JORGE ACETA PEREZ and FLORA LOS SERRANO.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 22 March 2019.

In compliance with Section 5 R.A. No. 9048. A notice is hereby served to the public that MARIVIC PLASQUITA BENIGIAN has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “VINECE FLORENZ ALIJANDRE” to “VINECE FLORENZ” in the Certificate of Live Birth of VINECE FLORENZ ALIJANDRE PLASQUITA BENIGIAN who was born on May 21, 2007 at EROMMGH San Jose St., Butuan City, Agusan del Norte and whose parents are MARIVIC PEÑAS PLASQUITA and AUGUSTUS TAYABAS BENIGIAN.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 22 March 2019.

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

MDN: Mar 7 & 14, 2019

MDN: Mar 7 & 14, 2019

ANNEX “B” Publication Notice R.A 10172

ANNEX “B” Publication Notice R.A 10172

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CFN- ______________ CCE- _0009-2019______ DATE: 05 MARCH 2019

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CFN- ___________________ CCE- 0008-2019__________ DATE: 05 MARCH 2019

In compliance to the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A 10172). Notice is hereby served to the public that JOSEL H. ALCANTARA has filed with this office a petition for correction of entry in SEX from “MALE” to “FEMALE” In the Certificate of Live Birth of JOSEL HIOCO who was born on 29 MARCH 1999 in Kadingilan, Bukidnon whose mother is GENELYN HIOCO.

Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his/her written opposition not later than 25 MARCH 2019.

In compliance to the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A 10172). Notice is hereby served to the public that JORAMME T. ALCANTARA has filed with this 0ffice a petition for correction of entry in SEX from “FEMALE” to “MALE” In his Certificate of Live Birth who was born on 18 FEBRUARY 1994 in Kadingilan, Bukidnon whose parents are DANILO ALCANTARA and AGRIPINA TAUTJO.

Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his/her written opposition not later than 25 MARCH 2019.

(SGD.) GERARDO D. JURADO Municipal Civil Registrar

FELICITA TORRES-PEPITO DONOR

(Sgd.) RACQUEL AVIEN T. PEPITO Represented by: DONEE JAMES V. TORRES Represented by:

JAMES V. TORRES

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

MDN: Mar 7 & 14, 2019

AFFIDAVIT OF SELF-ADJUDICATION with DEED OF DONATION I, FELICITA TORRES-PEPITO, of legal age with residence and postal address at P.O. Box 5810, PagoPago, American Samoa, represented by JAMES V. TORRES, Filipino of legal age, married and resident of Poblacion, Tubod, Lanao del Norte, per SPA hereto attached made an integral part of this Affidavit, after having been duly sworn to in accordance with law, depose and state:

3. That she left REAL PROPERTY to wit: Lot No. 3080-N, PSD-123522-018768 TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE No. T-22, 390 A parcel of land (Lot 3080-N of the subdivision plan Psd-123522-018768 being a portion of Lot 3080, Pls-13) situated in the Barrio of Crossing, Municipality of Tubod, Province of Lanao del Norte containing an area of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY EIGHT (128) SQUARE METERS. Covered by TCT No. T-22, 390 registered in the name of MA. FELIZ T. PEPITO, HAZEL T. PEPITO, all of legal ages and RACQUEL AVIEN T. PEPITO, minor represented

by Felicita Pepito.

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Agusan del Norte City/ Municipality: Butuan City

Republic of the Philippines) Province of Lanao del Norte)S.S Municipality of Tubod

MDN: Mar 7 & 14, 2019

Atty. DOROTHEA SALIGAN-BASALO Notary Public Until December 31, 2018 PTR No. 306702/Jan. 03, 2017/Tubod, LDN IBP LIFETIME ROLL NO. 015392 MCLE Certificate of Compliance No. V-0001294

Doc. No. 497 Page No. 100 Book No. LXXXVIII Series of 2017

MDN: Feb 28, Mar 7 & 14, 2019

RA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

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

See NRCP, page 11

2. That at the time of her death, my daughter had o liabilities or obligations to any persons, agency or institution;

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Agusan del Norte City/ Municipality: Butuan City

technologies) will definitely offer vast opportunities for the public, help them ease their work, provide them with a more efficient communication and businesses)," R aterta added.

She explained that using robots "as co-workers", for instance, could add for a more efficient business.

"It is important that

revolution can work for humanity's welfare while e m e rg i ng i n n ov at i ons unfold," Raterta said.

Raterta said the public can benefit from the fourth industrial revolution through the use of new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, internet of things (IoT), nanotechnology, among others.

"These (new

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Agusan del Norte City/ Municipality: Butuan City Publication Notice R.A. 10172 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CCE-369-2019(R.A. 10172) In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular NO. 2013-1, Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that JIMMY JR. CUTAMORA LOPEZ has filed with this office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error of the child’s sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JIMMY CUTAMORA LOPEZ JR. who was born on April 24, 1990 at Manuel J. Santos Hospital, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, Philippines and whose parents are ELENA CATACTE CUTAMORA and JIMMY MONTAJES LOPEZ SR.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 25 March 2019.

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

MDN: Mar 7 & 14, 2019

(SGD.) GERARDO D. JURADO Municipal Civil Registrar

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Misamis Occidental Tangub City Publication Notice R.A. 9048/R.A. 10172 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

In Compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that GENEVIEVE TENEBROSO BERDIN has filed with this office a petition for her (CFN) Change of First Name from “GENEVIVO” to “GENEVIEVE” and her Gender from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in birth certificate of GENEVIEVE MISA TENEBRO who was born on October 23, 1975, at Tangub City, Misamis Occidental and whose parents are Wenceslao R. Tenebro and Gloria Q. Misa.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her/written opposition to this office not later than March 20, 2019.

MDN: Mar 7 & 14, 2019

(SGD.) BELEN F. LINGANAY City Civil Registrar

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School monitoring, evaluation & adjustment for 4th quarter By: RONNIE P. URA-RA

THE School heads of South, North II and Southwest 2 Districts both elementary and secondary schools in the Division of Cagayan de Oro City together with the school ICT coordinators presented their School Monitoring, Evaluation and Adjustment (SMEA) for 4th quarter at South City Central on March 11, 2019.

The aims of SMEA are the following: Provide the school management and stakeholders information on the implementation and achievement of school programs and projects as basis for adjusting s c h o o l i mprov e m e nt plan and strategies adopting/continuing/ institutionalizing these programs and projects based on the merit of results. Provide information for school management to determine and adjust approaches and strategies that will ensure adequacy, equitable distribution, accessibility, and effective and optimal use of their sources of the school.

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Agusan del Norte City/ Municipality: Magallanes

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Est ablish infor mat ion as basis for determining appropriate approach/ strategy to improve teacher performance to ensure efficient and effective delivery of instruction, classroom management, and their personal growth and professional d e vel opme nt . Pre s e nt information regarding learner performance to the school management that will support decisions and adjustments to plans and strategies to improve l e ar ne rs’ a c a d e m i c achievement, school attendance and participation in co-curricular activities.

Present during the SMEA activity were Dr. Raul Dechosa, the Division SMEA Coordinator, Mrs. Norma Delima, Assistant

Principal of Cagayan de Oro Senior High School, Mr. Marvin Ramos, Principal of Puntod National High School, Mr. Rey Maghuyop, EPS- Math and Mr. Jun R. Suaner Jr, EPS-MAPEH. They served as the panel during the whole day activity.

“There should be no sugar coating in your presentation” said Dr. Dechosa. “Technical assistance will be given if there’s really a need based on your factual report,” added Dechosa.

Schools that presented their SMEA were South City Central with Mr. Jerry P. Taruc, North City Central, Macabalan Elementary, Taguanao Elementary, Manai Elementary, Cagayan de Oro Junior High School and Man-ai National High School.

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: AGUSAN DEL SUR City/Municipality: SAN FRANCISCO NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

Publication Notice R.A 10172 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

In Compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation to the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that RUCHELL P. TAGUBA has file with this Office, a petition for change of sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the certificate of live birth of RUCHELL P. TAGUBA at Magallanes, Agusan del Norte and whose parents are RODRIGO B. TAGUBA and THELMA G. PACIONAL.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than March 25, 2019.

(SGD.) ENGR. DANTE E. BURIAS Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: Mar 7 & 14, 2019

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013 – 1, Guidelines in the implementation of Administrative Order No. 1, Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that DEBBIE U. TERNORA, has filed with this office a petition for correction of entry in SEX from “MALE” to “FEMALE”, in the Certificate of Live Birth of DEBBIE URBIZTONDO TERNORA, who was born on JUNE 1, 1984 at San Francisco, Agusan del Sur and whose parents are WULFILDA O. URBIZTONDO & DANILO C. TERNORA.

An person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with the Office of the Municipal Civil Registrar, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur.

(SGD.) TITA APURA PRADO Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: Mar 14 & 21, 2019

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Projects... from page 8

As part of the program, 206 residents of the settlement graduated on the season long Farmers’ Field School focusing on coffee, corn and rice.

Maragusan Mayor Maricel Colina-Vendiola expressed her gratitude in behalf of the residents, who have long dreamt of these projects, especially the roads.

“It was just a dream of the people here. Sa una, dili mi tuohan sa mga tao dinhi not until nasugdan ug himo ang dalan (Before, the people here will not believe us, not until the roads were started to develop),” she said.

Mayor Vendiola revealed that her father, then mayor and now vice mayor Cesar Colina, started the opening of the roads in 2009.

Meanwhile, New Bataan Mayor Geraldford Balbin encouraged the beneficiaries to properly maintain the projects given to them.

“Although ang gobiyerno mohatag man gayod ug daghang ayoda, pero kung kamo dili mosuporta, dili kani mahuman ug molahutay (Although the government will give more projects, this will not push through and be sustained without your support),” he said.

Another batch of projects will be turned over later this year, which will include arabica coffee and cord production with livestock and poultry raising; farm to market roads; irrigation project; and spring development. (PIA11, Michael Uy)

Ordinance... from page 8

Villafuerte stressed that the Mental Health Code of Davao City is needed since the city has many young people suffering from depression.

She said that a mall here has become famous because of suicides by young people.

“As a psychology major, I observed that there is not much focus on the mental health measure which has been filed and refiled at the Congress for twenty years and only during the Duterte Administration that it is signed and approved.

The City Government will be implementing the law through this ordinance,” Villafuerte said. (PIA XIJoey Sem G. Dalumpines)

Rotary... from page 4

indeed, destined by the stars and the skies to lead District 3810, concededly one of the most controversial among the 10 districts of Rotary International in the Philippines.

In 2011-2012, while she was serving as a Changemaker President of her Rotary Club then, she was easily selected most outstanding president, and received many awards recognizing her extra-ordinary style of leadership---the very kind of leadership that was instrumental in the success of

the world-famous “Elorde Gymns”. As a Changemaker President myself who served with Liza, I was a cheering witness to her great qualities as a leader, which explains why, even then, I already knew that she will herself be a governor someday (a forecast that has come true

by God’s grace).

-ooo E V I D E N C E T HAT GOD GUIDES GOV. LIZA ELORDE AS A ROTARY LEADER: When she and the nine other District Governors of the Philippines were undergoing mandatory governor’s training in San Diego California early this year, District Governor Liza Vicencio Elorde, without her even asking for it, was installed as the lead spokesperson and the de facto leader (or a leader because of circumstances, even without the process of direct voting) of the Rotary governors from the Philippines. She could articulate quite well, and that’s just for a start.

Now, while Liza was herself in the thick of preparations to train incoming presidents from different Rotary Clubs under District 3810 who will serve with her, she set new record-breakers, as for the first time, more than 80 presidents underwent the so-called Presidents-Elect Training Seminar (PETS) that was held at the Marriott and Widus Hotels at Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga, from March 08,09 and 10, 2019. Previous to her time, not more than70 PresidentsElect usually attended the PETS. For the first time ever, too, the Presidents-Elect from Occidental Mindoro came in full force to attend the PETS. Before, it was extremely hard for even one of them to attend the PETS. Yes, this is an indication that Liza Elorde’s leadership at District 3810 of the Rotary International in the Rotary Year 2019-2020 has the guidance and blessings from God. Because of this, Rotarians are assured of a leadership that centers around Rotary’s principle of “service above self ”.

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Electing... from page 4

Indeed, if we start electing candidates who are committed to making TAPP the spirit of governance, there is no reason why we cannot eventually defeat corruption.

(MindaViews is the opinion section of MindaNews.

William R. Adan, Ph.D., is retired professor and former chancellor of Mindanao State University at Naawan, Misamis Oriental, Philippines)

Thursday, March 14, 2019

Nabbed...

Jaafar...

mentation of Martial Law in Mindanao during the start of Marawi siege in May 2017.

He is now in custody of the Philippine Army in Kampo Ranao in Marawi while undergoing interrogation with the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency because of the pending murder and drug cases according to Brawner.

Arafat Salic is the son of former Marawi Mayor Solitario Ali and nephew of Fahad Salic who also became a three-term mayor.

Fahad was arrested in a checkpoint in Misamis Oriental in the early parts of Marawi siege for illegal possession of firearms and explosives.

duced some, although not many. I think we produced some… so if pioneer leader is no more, there are these new leaders developed by us… ready to take position and assume the leadership of the Bangsamoro.”

Jaafar in the 2017 interview declined to give his age but described himself as having graduated from high school ahead of Ebrahim and Iqbal who were batchmates in high school.

Ebrahim is turning 71 in May while Iqbal is 72.

On March 1 this year, when MindaNews asked him for his age, Jaafar said his birth certificate states he was born on May 6, 1954 – placing his age at 65. MindaNews clarified if he meant 1944 because he had earlier said he was older than the two. He reiterated he was older. He was likely 75.

While in high school, Jaafar told MindaNews in 2017, he founded a youth group that sowed the seeds of activism among students and those out of school in Cotabato City and neighboring areas. At the Notre Dame College (now University), he took up AB in Political Science. “I wanted to be a lawyer pero hindi na ako umabot doon.”

Like many in Jaafar’s generation, finishing college took a back seat to the struggle for liberation of the Bangsamoro.

Jaafar said it was important that government and the MILF are on the same page on the definition of peace “kasi the way we look at it, ang definition ng gobyerno sa peace is the absence of fighting. That is not the peace that we want.

There can be no peace if the Bangsamoro agenda is not addressed to the satisfaction of the greater majority of the Bangsamoro people.

This can be addressed if ma-realize yung demand ng Bangsamoro people na meron silang gobyerno and government they will run for everybody, Muslims and non-Muslims alike and a democratic government and still under the Republic of the Philippines.”

Jaafar did not live to see the inaugural session of the BARMM. It was supposed to have been inaugurated March 11 but this was moved to March 21.

In his last speech delivered at the Shariff Kabungsuan Cultural Complex on January 18 during the “Peace Assembly for the Ratification of Republic Act No. 11054 or the Bangsamoro CAGAYAN DE ORO MAIN BRANCHapOrganic Law,” Jaafar P & J Lim Bldg., Tiano Brothers Sts., fellow pealedTel.Kalambagohan to “all my # (08822) 727-829 * (088) 856-1947 leadersTelefax to #be the unifying CAMIGUIN BRANCH forces of our people.”

B. Aranas St., Poblacion, Mambajao, Camiguin Tel. # (088) 387-0491 “Our personal political CORRALES BRANCH interests should not stand Corrales Ave., Cagayan de Oro City in the way of the collective DIVISORIA BRANCH Atty. Erasmo B. Damasing Bldg., #61 Don A. interests of the Bangsamoro, Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City # (088) 857-3631 settler Tel. communities and LAPASAN BRANCH indigenous peoples, the Lapasan Hi-way, Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 231-6739 overwhelming majority of CARMEN BRANCH whom are their Vamenta Blvd., pinning Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 231-2011 hope for peace and progress

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Drugs... from page 1

Operatives bought from the suspect a small-sized sachet containing substance believed to be shabu worth Php 500.

During the frisking, police confiscated two largesized sachet of 'shabu', a cellular phone and the Php 500 bill used as buy-bust money.

Tirol said Virtudazo is facing charges of violation of Republic Act 9165 or Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

Lauds... from page 1

the car interior or ejected in cases of sudden braking or road collisions, the WHO said.

“Evidence has shown that child restraints reduce the likelihood of a fatal crash by approximately 70 percent among infants and between 5480 percent among young children,” the statement read.

The organization has committed to provide its support to the Philippine government in crafting the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of RA 11229.

T he D e p ar t me nt of Transportation, in consultation with the Department of Trade and Industry, Department of Health (DOH), Department of the Interior and Local Government, Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group, Metro Manila D e velopment Authority, Council for the Welfare of Children, and other concerned agencies and stakeholders must promulgate the IRR on child restraint systems within six months from the effectivity of the law.

Various government agencies, as well as private agencies and organizations, must conduct a nationwide informat i on c amp ai g n on t he proper installation, use, and maintenance of the child restraint system.

(PNA)

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through the Bangsamoro Organic Law,” he said.

“This coming Monday (January 21), we will make history again. The opportunity to set into motion our long-cherished Bangsamoro Government is now in our hands. We no longer need bullets and arms, but only a mere stroke of the pen. Let us all say Yes to the BOL, and together let us chart a new future for ourselves, our children and our posterity,” Jaafar concluded. (Carolyn O. Arguillas / MindaNews)

Slain... from page 2

BGen Romeo Brawner, chief of the 103rd Infantry Brigade said there is an ongoing operation to flush out the remnants of the group who escaped after the clash to make the province free from terrorists.

Marwan was killed in a raid by the Special Action Force of the Philippine National Police in Mamasapano, Maguindanao on Jan. 25, 2015. He reportedly ran a bomb-making school in his hideout in the marshlands of Maguindanao. (Froilan Gallardo/MindaNews)

Support... from page 2

Government-funded Education Pathways to Peace in Mindanao or Pathways Program; Save the Children Philippines; USAID’s Mindanao Youth for Development Program; Plan International Philippines; UNICEF Philippines; and Catholic Relief Services.

Also present during the meeting were representatives from Nonviolent Peaceforce; UN-Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs; Synergeia Foundation; Forum ZFD; Community and Family Services International; Islamic Relief Philippines; International Children’s Action Network; ACTED; Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP); IDEALS, Inc.; Maranao People Development Center, Inc.; and A Single Drop for Safe Water.

Pathways Program Curriculum, Learning, and Delivery Adviser Bonna Duron – Luder shared during the meeting that the Australian Government through the Pathways Program is ready to support the ministry in institutional strengthening, curriculum review and development, policy advocacy, and data management.

PBSP on the other hand

will mobilize the private sector to support the ministry while UNICEF Philippines will provide technical assistance in education sector planning.

“We look forward to working closely with our development partners soon,” said Iqbal.

NRCP... from page 9

all will be aware of these things so everyone will know how to adapt for the revolution," she said.

Meanwhile, Raterta said non-NRCP members may also join the assembly and pay a PHP900 registration fee on site.

A Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-attached agency, the NRCP has 4,327 members composed of scientists and researchers across the country. (PNA)

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Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late ROLANDO HERNANDEZ, died intestate in Kalasungay, Malaybalay City, on April 5, 2012, leaving certain real property , covered by Original Certificate of Title No. P-66895, containing an area of TWENTY TWO THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY THREE (22, 483) sq.mtrs. That the decedent has left no known debts or obligations that have remained unpaid or unsettled.

Is the subject of AFFIDAVIT OF ADJUDICATION, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. MARK ANTHONY L. HELLO, Notary Public, per Doc No. 58; Page No. 13; Book No. XX; Series of 2019.

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Notice is hereby given that the Intestate estate of the Late SPS PRECIOSA TULO-DE VELOS, and ISIDRO DE VELOS both died intestate without leaving a will or testament.

Whereas, at the time of the demise of the said Late spouses Preciosa Tulo-De Velos and Isidro De Velos, they left conjugal estate parcel of land described as follows; A parcel of land identified as Lot 632, Pls-169, situated in the sitio of Alalum, Impasug-ong, Bukidnon. Containing an area of FORTY EIGHT THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY TWO (48,822) square meters more or less. Covered by Original Certificate of Title No. P-5980 with tax Declaration No. H-013336. Whereas, no known debt of deceased Spouses Preciosa Tulo-De Velos and Isidro De Velos have not been settled to date;

Whereas, no person have filed any claims, whether formal or informal, against the above described intestate estate.

Is subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF SALE OF A PORTION OF LAND. Under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. FLAVIANO T. GAPOL, JR. Notary Public, per Doc No. 198; Page No. 40; Book No. CLI; Series of 2019.

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CDO MAIN BRANCH P & J Lim Bldg., Tiano Brothers Kalambagohan Sts., Tel. # (08822) 727-829 * Telefax # (088) 856-1947

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CAMIGUIN BRANCH B. Aranas St., Poblacion, Mambajao, Camiguin Tel. # (088) 387-0491

LAPASAN BRANCH Lapasan Hi-way, Cagayan de Oro City Tel. # (088) 231-6739

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Thursday, March 14, 2019

NGCP’s Assistant Vice President and Head of Transmission Planning Department Mr. Redi Allan Remoroza explains the company’s Transmission Development Plan 2019-2040 to Luzon stakeholders during the consultation event held last 24 January in Seda Hotel Quezon City.

Grid projects until 2040 set through NGCP’s Transmission Development Plan Recognizing the crucial need for reliable power to the economic development of the nation, NGCP again presented its annual Transmission Development Plan (TDP) (2019-2040) to map the company’s short term and longterm objectives in securing the Philippine transmission landscape.

The TDP is NGCP’s roadmap, updated annually, for the continuous expansion of the Philippine Grid, detailing all ongoing and future undertakings of the company, including all ERC-approved projects, affected areas, significant milestones, and expected completion dates.

As the System Operator, NGCP also oversees grid security and reliability, power quality, and power dispatching and scheduling. As such,

NGCP designed the TDP to help identify and mitigate causes of power interruptions and transmission-related outages.

Among NGCP’s significant projects in the TDP are the Bataan Grid Reinforcement Project and the Western Luzon 500kV Backbone Project for Luzon, the Visayas Substation Reliability project and Cebu-NegrosPanay Interconnection Project in Visayas, and the Mindanao 230kV Backbone Project for Mindanao. Of course, NGCP is still committed to complete its Mindanao-Visayas Interconnection Project, which will see the realization of one Philippine grid in 2020.

“As the Philippine economy continues to grow, so must we in the power sector continue to develop our infrastructure in order to cater to an ever-

With the public consultations, NGCP hopes to hear ideas, suggestions, concerns, and ultimately integrate critical comments from its stakeholders in the energy industry, industries, businesses, and the public, in order to effectively carry out its strategies and implementation schemes in the TDP.

expanding network. As NGCP is in a unique position to balance the supply and demand, the Transmission Development Plan is imperative in supporting the growth of the entire industry,” stated NGCP. In order to continuously improve its transmission planning process, NGCP also holds public consultations for its TDP. This year’s public consultations were set in January and February for all three regions.

With the public consultations, NGCP hopes to hear ideas, suggestions, concerns, and ultimately integrate critical comments from its stakeholders in the energy industry, industries, businesses, and the public, in order to effectively carry out its strategies and implementation schemes in the TDP. “Through our TDP, we can ensure that we have the necessary infrastructure to fulfill our vision of a strong, unified electricity transmission network that can meet the country’s increasing power needs until 2040—and beyond,” NGCP said.

NGCP is a Filipinoled, privately-owned corporation in charge of operating, maintaining, and developing the country’s state-owned power grid, and is led by majority shareholders Henry Sy, Jr. and Robert Coyiuto, Jr.