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PRRD to tap Gray as PH tourism ambassador: DOT

By JOYCE ANN L. ROCAMORA

THE Department of Tourism (DOT) will continue working with Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray in promoting the Philippines as President Rodrigo Duterte seeks to tap the beauty queen as the country’s tourism ambassador, Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said Tuesday.

“We want her to be our tourism ambassador. According to the President he really wants her to be our tourism ambassador,” Romulo-Puyat told reporters when asked if the agency will ask Gray to serve the role after her reign as Miss Universe 2018.

Romulo-Puyat said Gray herself was excited in further promoting the country’s destinations.

“She wants to promote all, she was saying there’s so much to offer, so much to show the world,” RomuloPuyat said.

Gray on Tuesday paid courtesy calls on Senate President Vicente Sotto III Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray faces the media after her meeting with Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat at the DOT office in Makati prior to her meeting with City. Photo

3 killed, 2 hurt in BIFF attacks

THREE soldiers were killed and two others were wounded when suspected members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) under the Bongos or Ismael Abubakar faction launched simultaneous attacks on Thursday in Cotabato City and Maguindanao.

The first attack happened past noon along Sinsuat Avenue, in front of Superama Hyper Market Rh10 Cotabato City. Killed in the attack was SSgt Levin Lardera, of the 6th Infantry Division in Camp Siongco, Maguindanao.

The victim was onboard a black Honda motorcycle See ATTACKS, page 11

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Joyce Ann L. Rocamora

See TAP, page 11

Farmers suffer brunt of dry spell in NoCot

By EDWIN FERNANDEZ and NOEL PUNZALAN

KIDAPAWAN CIT Y -Farmers and locals have started feeling the brunt of the drought currently occurring here and in M’lang, North Cotabato, officials said on Thursday.

Other towns across North Cotabato province have also felt the perceived DENR 10 Regional Executive Director Arleigh J. Adorable (standing) welcomes DENR effect of the dry spell due Secretary Roy A. Cimatu (seated, right) to inaugurate the newly renovated Forest Rang- to the absence of rainfall ers Station of PENRO-Misamis Occidental and newly constructed CENRO-Oroquieta early this year but are yet to City Conference building on February 21, 2019 in Oroquieta City. #TayoAngKalikasan complete reports of damages

to crops and work animals.

The city government here started last week water rationing in remote villages as the dry spell started taking its toll on water sources, according to Psalmer Bernalte, head of the Kidapawan City disaster management office.

Bernalte himself led the water rationing as rivers, wells and springs have started to dry up. In M’lang, North Cotabato, the town See SUFFER, page 11

Xavier University hits ‘Red-baiting’ DAVAO CITY -- After human rights defenders and a journalist, it was the turn of some personalities and an immersion program of Xavier University (XU) in

Cagayan de Oro City to be linked to communist rebels and terrorists.

“We vehemently condemn this malicious, slanderous, and groundless red-

tagging against some XU personalities and one of our well-established immersion programs,” a press release from XU’s communications office quoted university

president Fr Roberto C Yap SJ, as saying.

Two boxes containing the “black propaganda,” printed on a long bond paper, were reported to have been found

during an opening program of a photo exhibit inside a mall in the city last week.

Mall security personnel seized the said boxes to See HITS, page 7

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Measles cases top in B’non

By JASPER MARIE O. RUCAT

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- Department of Health (DOH) region 10 identified the province of Bukidnon to have the most number of cases of measles in Northern Mindanao.

During the first quarter meeting of Inter-Agency Task Force for Emerging and Re-Emerging Infectious Diseases on February 26 in Cagayan de Oro City, Jordan Gem Mariscal of DOH presented in 2018, Bukidnon only had 18 cases of measles but starting this year, it rose to 262 with 1,356% increase and three deaths.

Second in the list is Cagayan de Oro City with 129 cases and five deaths.

This is followed by the province of Misamis Oriental with 113 cases and one death.

The rest include Lanao del Norte with 62 cases, Misamis Occidental 51, Iligan City 20 and Camiguin

two cases.

According to Mariscal, most of these cases were from children one-year-old and below. She said, most of these kids were not given measles vaccines.

Through a further research of DOH 10, common reasons for no vaccination included mother was busy, child was sick, forgot the schedule, fear of side effects, far from health center, against belief and medical contraindication.

Dr. Evelyn Magsayo of DOH explained region 10 is already top four with highest cases of measles in the country.

She said measles has become pandemic. “It is sad that mothers do not give time for measles vaccination for their children,” she added.

“We need to practice infection control in our homes and offices,” she said.

Among the strategies the Jordan Gem Mariscal of Department of Health region 10 presents status of measles cases in region 10 during first department is doing include quarter meeting of Inter-Agency Task Force for Emerging and Re-Emerging Infectious Diseases on February 26 in See CASES, page 6

Cagayan de Oro City. (JMOR/PIA10)

40th Lanzones Festival No improvised weapons seized in greyhound operations in Oro countdown starts

By ORLANDO V. MONTALBAN

CAMIGUIN -- Envisioning of a more organized and improved 40th Ruby Camiguin Lanzones Festival (LF) this coming October 20-27, the Provincial Government of Camiguin started the festival’s countdown on January 5.

Provincial Governor, Maria Luisa D. Romualdo, Vice Governor Rodin M. Romualdo, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan board members, and the five municipal mayors with the other LGU officials and heads unveiled the countdown signboard during the opening ceremony of the 51st Adlaw Ta Camiguin at the UGMAD Site, Cong. PPR Tourism and Sports Complex, here.

Romua ldo s aid she wanted to continue what she has started for the past Lanzones festivals even if

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- No deadly or improvised weapons, firearms, and illegal drugs were seized in a greyhound operation conducted at Cagayan de Oro City Jail – Male Dormitory (CDOCJ-MD).

Superintendent Erwin Kenny Ronquillo, city jail warden of CDOCJ-MD,

Camiguin Provincial Governor Maria Luis Romuald (3rd from right) together with Mambajao Mayor Jurdin Jesus Romualdo (2nd from right) leads the ribbon-cutting ceremony to formally open the 51st Camiguin Foundation Day and launching of the 40th Camiguin Lanzones Festival at Ugmad Site, Mambajao, Camiguin. (PIA/Camiguin)

she will no longer seat in the position, “We must have branding in our Lanzones Festival, an identity that is truly for Camiguin and is truly Camiguingnon,” Romualdo said.

Hence, the countdown which marks the start of the preparation for this year was set to an earlier schedule.

The said countdown was a formal See FESTIVAL, page 6

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said this is yet again a positive development that can be attributed to the strict implementation of security checks and monitoring of inmates and stringent search on visitors as well.

Meant to flush out contrabands from the facility, around 50 jail officers with elements of Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Region 10 and their

K9 units conducted the greyhound operations at 1:30 p.m. of February 26 concentrating at Building 1 of the three major buildings of the male dormitory. A number of nuisance items were seized during the operations.

This is in line with the nationwide “Oplan Linis Piitan” campaign of the See WEAPONS, page 6

How to be an Effective Teacher?

By OLIVETTE RAFUNZEL M. DALAGON Secondary School Teacher I Misamis Occidental Division

Think back to when you were in school. Who was your favorite teacher? Who was the teacher you dreaded having? Almost everyone will instantly be able to answer these two questions. We’ve all had terrific teachers, and unfortunately, most of us have had teachers that were not effective. So what qualities does an effective teacher have that an ineffective teacher does not? The short answer is that it takes a perfect blend of several qualities to create a truly effective teacher who can have a lasting impact on every student virtually.

There are five qualities that virtually every effective teacher will possess based on study.

• An effective teacher loves to teach. The single most important quality that every teacher should possess is a love and passion for teaching young people. Unfortunately, there are teachers who do not love what they do.

This single factor can destroy a teacher’s effectiveness quicker than anything else.

Teachers who do not enjoy their job cannot possibly be effective day in and day out.

• An effective teacher demonstrates a caring attitude. Even teachers who love their job can struggle in this area, not because they don’t care, but because they get caught up so much in the day to day routine of teaching that they can forget that their students have lives outside of school.

• An effective teacher can relate to his or her students. The best teachers work hard to figure out how to relate to each of their students.

Common interests can be hard to find, but exceptional teachers will find a way to connect with their students even if they have to fake it.

• An effective teacher strives to be better. A teacher who has grown complacent in what they do is the most ineffective kind of teacher.

Any teacher who is not looking for new and better teaching strate-

gies is not trying to be an effective teacher.

No matter how long you have taught, you should always want to grow as a teacher.

• An effective teacher understands the content that they teach and knows how to explain that content in a manner that their students understand.

There are teachers who do not know the content well enough to teach it effectively.

There are teachers who are truly experts on the content but struggle to explain it to their students in a manner that they will understand it.

The highly effective teacher both understands the content and explains it on their students’ level.

The qualities examined above are the essential requirements for any effective teacher. It is important to note that there are additional wonderful qualities that may not be included in this list.

An effective teacher takes the abilities they have been given and utilizes them to maximize student potential on a daily basis.

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Muntinlupa City @ 24

AT 24, Muntinlupa City is one of the youngest cities in the Philippines. But it has already become one of the most competitive in terms of local governance, financial administration, infrastructure and quality of life for its more than half a million residents.

Formerly a sleepy farming and fishing community up to the ‘80s, Muntinlupa began its gradual but steady rise to urbanization later in the decade.

On March 1, 1995, President Fidel V. Ramos signed into law Muntinlupa’s City Charter, which converted Muntinlupa from a municipality to a highly urbanized city.

Last Friday, Muntinlupeños, headed by Mayor Jaime R. Fresnedi, marked their cityhood anniversary with the soft opening of Museo ng Muntinlupa, in the morning, and the traditional State of the City Address in the afternoon.

The latest addition to the many landmarks of Muntinlupa, the Museo is a 5-storey modern edifice which presents the history and culture of Muntinlupa dating back to the the precolonial era.

Situated along Muntin-

lupa’s Centennial Avenue, It not only showcases heritage but also provides a platform for contemporary arts and performing artists.

Mayor Fresnedi proudly enumerates what he called the “edu-tainment” features of the Museo which is still work-in-progress: immersive tunnels, sound maps, inter-active galleries for kids and kids-at-heart, a research center, meeting areas and a state-of-the-art 200-seat theater.

The building is PWDfriendly and will soon be partially solar-powered.

City architect Don Causapin said the building’s design was inspired by the “baklad” – a traditional fish trap used by Muntinlupa fishermen along the shores of Laguna de Bay. An integral part of Muntinlupa’s history – portrayed in the Museo - is the New Bilibid Prison.

After the war, Japanese war criminals found guilty by a War Crimes Commission for atrocities were jailed there.

Two top Japanese generals – Tomoyuki Yamashita and Masaharu Hommawere executed. 18 other lesser officers were hanged but the remaining 106 were

A SOJOURNER’S VIEW

subsequently pardoned by President Elpidio Quirino.

The presidential pardon was totally unexpected. The Japanese killed Quirino’s wife and three children, and five other members of his family while the Battle of Manila raged in February 1945.

The selfless act of Quirino - whom Japanese Empress Michiko described during her 2017 visit as the one who “forgave the unforgivable” - hastened the conversion of the Filipino and Japanese peoples from the worst of enemies to the best of friends.

The Muntinlupa Sports Center, where Fresnedi gave his State of the City Address later in the afternoon, was packed to the rafter by current and former Muntinlupa officials, representatives of the Philippine Chamber of Industries- Muntinlupa, representatives of civic groups , NGO’s, the education sector, partner agencies from the national government and ordinary folks.

Among the attendees were Ruffy Biazon, representative of the lone district of Muntinlupa City, senatorial candidate Mar “Mr. Palengke” Roxas, who was the guest speaker, and this

Ignacio Bunye

writer, who initiated the cityhood of Muntinlupa and thereafter served as its very first city mayor.

In his address, Fresnedi recognized the contribution of the city’s top ten taxpayers during the previous year.

They were (from 1 to 10): -Ford Group Philippines, Inc. -Filinvest Alabang, Inc. -Filinvest Land, Inc. -Manila Electric Company -Alabang Commercial Corporation -Amkor Technolog y Philippines, Inc. -Cyzerzone Properties, Inc. -Ayala Land, Inc. -Toyota Alabang, Inc. and -Genpact Services LLC Philippines, Inc. Fresnedi also underscored the accomplishments of the city government during the previous year, to wit: -full repayment, ahead of schedule, of the P2-billion loan incurred by the See MUNTINLUPA, page 11

By Karl M. Gaspar CSsR, MindaNews

On the road to Miarayon M IA R AYON , Ta l a kag , Bukidnon -- Through the last fifty years of my life, I have traveled extensively across the breadth and length of Mindanao. Some places earlier could only be reached on foot or horses and later by habal-habal.

If there were roads, only the logging trucks or those referred to as three-fourths could penetrate far-flung interior territories. One held one’s breath as these vehicles traversed cliffs and one-way muddy roads that could easily make the ride a trip to the after-life.

There are, of course, ugly sights as one travels these roads including bald mountain slopes, unkempt checkpoints and polluted rivers. However, most of the time one is gifted with the most delightful scenery and awesome sights. Beholding these wonderful views that Mother Nature has so generously offered the Mindanawons, one can only thank the heavens for the privilege of being in such moments of great beauty.

Just when I thought I had seen them all – having gone up to the mountain ranges across Mt. Apo and Mt. Malindang, across the Valleys of Kulaman in Sultan Kudarat and Maragusan, the coastal areas along the Davao Gulf to the marshland of Agusan Sur and the

small islands surrounding Mindanao – another vista unfolded which convinced me that there is still so much that Mindanao can offer the weary traveler.

When the roads were still primitive and the surroundings were not so secure, Miarayon – located in the western plank of Bukidnon Province adjacent to Lanao del Norte – had very few visitors. For centuries, only the Lumads occupied this territory which lies between Mt. Kitanglad and Mt. Kalatungan. Slowly, migrant settlers began to move from central Bukidnon towards the town of Lantapan, Barangay Kibangay and ultimately, Miarayon. (Kibangay is in Lantapan and Miarayon is a barangay of Talakag municipality). From Malaybalay, the capital city of Bukidnon, it takes about an hour-and-a-half to travel to Miarayon. Fortunately, the road has been cemented thus making the trip very pleasant.

This journey is most enjoyable especially as the sun rises and nature sparkles or late in the afternoon when the fog starts to envelope the slopes of the mountains and the thinning sunlight caress the treetops. Along this road millions of sunflowers bloom where they are allowed to thrive with little human care. The trees range

from the golden showers at the foot of the mountain range (which start to bloom in February and will hold on to the branches in full glorious yellow till the rains come in May) to the pine trees at higher levels.

Name a cash crop – whether corn, pineapple, banana, rubber, sugar cane and falcatta – these are all grown on the rich fertile soils of this land. And in Kibangay and Miarayon, the vegetable patches are everywhere on the limited plains, by the side of hills and on mountaintops. Along the road one can see green fields planted to cabbages, broccoli, pechay, parsley, lettuce, eggplants and other vegetables. Even outside the rainy season, the vegetable patches thrive owing to the cold weather in the uplands. During bountiful harvest time, so many are just discarded and left to rot under the sun. Farmers will willingly give to the passersby those that cannot anymore be transported to the markets.

While on first glance, this scene of bountiful vegetable harvest gladdens the heart, eventually there are shadows that needs to be confronted if the farmers – mostly Lumad – are well-rewarded for their hard labor. As we all know, vegetables are some of the most perishable ag-

ricultural products in the market. Their shelf lives last only a short time. These need to be transported to the markets as soon as possible.

Considering the government’s neglect of our peasants – with a Department of Agriculture that remains inept and inefficient – it is almost an impossibility that State assistance for cold storage that would lengthen the freshness of the vegetables would ever reach places like Miarayon.

As extended vegetable cultivation has taken its toll in terms of the soil’s fertility, practically all the farmers now use fertilizers and chemicals. Toxic agricultural practices sustain the production of these veggies whose markets go all the way to Cagayan de Oro City in the north and Davao City in the south. When typhoons cut off the Cordilleras from Manila, vegetables from Bukidnon find their way to the metropolis. The demand will continue to grow; thus the farmers in Kibangay and Miarayon will have no choice but rely on the toxic products. If a farmer engages in organic farming even as his farm is surrounded by farmers who do not, he will surely see his farm attacked by the multitude of insects.

The cement road that has connected Miarayon to See MIARAYON, page 11

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Gov’t touts reforms on ease of doing business ahead of World Bank survey

FOLLOWING the protest by the Philippine government on World Bank’s 2019 Doing Business (DB) Report, the

Department of Trade and Industry kicked off a communication campaign in its bid for better results in the

Educators, Leading

by Example

By OLIVETTE RAFUNZEL M. DALAGON Secondary School Teacher I Misamis Occidental Division

One of the most challenging roles of being a teacher is to be a good example to our students. It’s not healthy for teachers to instill morality to the students if they don’t set as good examples to them.

Being a good example is important as teachers because thousands of young minds would look up to us.

It’s hard to establish rapport to our students if teachers are not united and showing disrespect to one another.

To be a good teacher is to be sensitive to all of the actions made to avoid conflict to his/ her working environment.

It’s important to embrace each other’s differences and to be able to listen to each other’s voices to attain good relationship among students and teachers “Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.” As teachers of the 21st century learners, it is very important to inculcate to our students’ minds the reservation of conservatism

and morality because nowadays students are bombarded with advance technologies in which some are not good for them. We, teachers shouldn’t be therefore after of the developing student’s minds but also developing students with brilliant hearts. It’s a hard role as teachers that we don’t only teach our students but also discipline them to be better individuals of the society.

“Truth without character is empty; Wisdom without character is hollow; Giftedness without character is useless; and Brilliance without character is meaningless.”

These are the lines that imply how important character is.

Virtues mentioned above are limbless without the character. Character is fundamental in all ways because this could bring positivism. As teachers, let’s bring positivism both in our learning and working environment so we can become good colleagues to our fellow workers and better teachers for our students.

2020 cycle by reporting to the public, the various Ease of Doing Business reforms initiated by various agencies of government.

DTI organized a briefing of respondents which participated in the 2019 DB survey composed of lawyers, contractors, accounting firms, and other professionals. Key officials from SEC, BIR, LRA, and the QC Government presented the various programs, and policies issued by agencies aimed at promoting efficiency in government.

During the briefing, DTI Undersecretary Rowel S. Barba underscored the whole-of-government approach.

“We are proud of the reforms instituted by the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches of government to promote Ease of Doing Business. We need to catapult the Philippines, and we need Congress, the Supreme Court, and the executive branch to closely work together,” Undersecretary Barba said.

The trade undersecretary’s statement was in reference to the recent enactments by the legislative and

the Supreme Court. Three of these major reforms were the Revised Corporation Code, Personal Property Security Act, and the Supreme Court’s new rule on small claims coverage. DTI is looking to the three and their resulting initiatives to have an impact on the country’s performance in the 2020 survey and succeeding survey cycles.

The Revised Corporation Code, signed into law on 20 February 2019, removes the minimum paid-in capital requirement, promotes electronic filing of articles of incorporation, and directs the SEC to issue rules and

regulations to protect minority investors and improve corporate governance in accordance with international best practices.

Businesses will also have greater access to credit through the Personal Property Security Act, which

allows borrowers to use other personal property like inventory, accounts receivable, and agricultural products as collateral.

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court’s increase in the amount covered in See REFORMS, page 6

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City renews contract with MASICAP

THE 18TH CITY COUNCIL on its regular session yesterday presided over by Vice Mayor Raineir Joaquin V. Uy enacted an ordinance authorizing City Mayor Oscar Moreno to enter into and sign the Memorandum of Understanding (Renewal) with the MASICAP MSME Development Foundation, Inc., covering the implementation of its program Medium and Small-Scale Industries Coordinated Action Program II (MASICAP II).

It was learned that the foundation re-launched the MASICAP II following the same concept of the previously successful MASICAP program of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in 19741980, which harnesses the idealism, volunteerism and service orientation of graduating Business Administration, Commerce and Economic students trained to assist micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the preparation of feasibility studies and related documents for loan/grant applications with funding institutions.

The city government agreed to sign the MOU to provide funds for the MASICAP program operations within the city.

The MOU does not create an employer-employee

relationship between the foundation, its team, technical personnel, employees, agents or sub-contractors and the city government, its officials, employees, agents or sub-contractors, The Power learned.

Under the MOU, the foundation shall provide one team of three technical personnel from among those trained by the foundation who will assist prospective proponent/s of MSMEs within the city as its priority in the preparation of project feasibility studies and documents necessary for the availment of loans and/or assistance from banks and other funding agencies. It shall identify the projects seeking assistance from the team(s) assigned in the city and shall submit from time to time a list of such

projects to the city. It shall likewise be responsible for the supervision and control over the team(s) and the members thereof who are assigned in the city, among others.

For its part, the city shall contribute to the cost of fielding one team assigned in its area of jurisdiction in the amount of P380,000 per year which shall be remitted to the foundation, among others.

The legislation was previously reviewed and endorsed by the committees on trade and commerce, on finance, budget and appropriations and on laws and rules respectively chaired

by Councilors George S. Goking, Edna M. Dahino and Ian Mark Q. Nacaya.

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Teaching: A Noble Profession

By OLIVETTE RAFUNZEL M. DALAGON Secondary School Teacher I Misamis Occidental Division

Most people in this world have at some point in their lives have had a teacher. Probably for some, their lives are profoundly affected, influenced or inspired by them.

Teaching is a very challenging profession. The ultimate challenge of a teacher is how to inspire, encourage, energize and illuminate the hearts and mind of students to enrich themselves with hopes in fulfilling their dreams in life.

A teacher has to be flexible, creative, imaginative and effective in inspiring students, stimulating their interest and maintaining their level of alertness in the class.

Apparently, teaching is tied up with learning. Thus, teaching and learning are interdependent that should manifest conspicuous and

effective outcomes from both teacher and learners in every class discussion. However, teaching-learning does not only take place within the four corners of the classroom, yet, it must be taken place beyond the academic requirements that upholds the totality and the whole being of learner that leads him to face obstacles and challenges as well as to embrace the realities and the possibilities of what life may bring.

Commonly, most people might believe that much of a teacher’s life is focused on grades and filling out forms of their learners but actually, the life of a teacher goes beyond grades and forms. In fact, teachers are not well compensated financially but the greatest reward in the life of a teacher is being recognized and appreciated

by the students. Definitely, it really makes a teacher’s heart full of joy, contentment, and fulfillment.

Based on my experience, just this school year during the Teachers’ Day Celebration, it was really heartwarming to receive many gifts and greetings from my present and former students. Absolutely, this is one of the essential cases of great fulfillment on the part of a teacher for being appreciated, respected and recognized.

I am quite certain that my fellow teachers have also these similar experiences with their respective students which cherish and inspire them to continue their noble mission of teaching minds, teaching hearts, and transforming lives of our learners to enable them realize their full potential and contribute meaningfully to building the nation.

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(JMOR/PIA10) ning groups of the 39th Undersecretary Barba Pasundajag ta mga Baylan said these reforms are in showdown performed the line with the President sofrom page 2 Sajaw Kinamigin at the cio-economic Agenda, to Bureau of Jail Management Ugmad Site. (PTourismo/ promote competitiveness and Penology (BJMP) to PIA10) and ease of doing business, ensure every BJMP-manned adding that, “Beyond our jail facility is clear from objective of improving the any contraband items, par- from page 5 Philippines’ rank and score, ticularly contraband items, c l a i m s c a s e s f r o m the steps we have taken particularly illegal drugs. Php300,000 to 400,000 will signify our commitment to “More than anything, this allow more cases to be filed create a competitive business is to check if there is still a in Metropolitan Trial Courts environment and foster inpresence of illegal activities and reduce the costs associ- novation and entrepreneurinside the jail,” the warden ated with debt collection. ship. We are confident that said.

During the briefing, the reforms initiated by the Ronquillo said unauthor- SEC Commissioner Jayvee Supreme Court, Congress, ized items like ballpens, Francisco presented the and the executive branch spoons, matches, woods, Lane for Express Applica- will make doing business nails, wires, playing cards, tion Process (LEAP) which in the Philippines easier”. and pirated discs were confiscated, which are considered minor and insignificant contrabands.

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from page 1 prohibit the distribution of copies, XU said.

“This propaganda is devoid of any semblance of truth and substance. We must be critical and discerning in our news and information consumption, especially with those which were propagated and distributed through disreputable modes and channels,” Yap said.

He said he sees the “Redbaiting” as “an orchestrated effort to intimidate the faculty members and undermine the programs of Xavier Ateneo.”

“As a Jesuit academic institution, Xavier Ateneo remains committed to its mission of providing our students a reallife and holistic education through immersions and community engagements in the peripheries of our society,” he said.

“Our programs are in line with our ethos of forming leaders who will be instrumental in promoting interreligious and intercultural dialogue, nation-building, and sustainable development,” he stressed.

“We would like to assure the Xavier Ateneo commuEXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH AND SALE

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late LEOBERTO BADO, who died at Hinaplonan, Iligan City on December 17, 2011 at Hinaplanon, Iligan City and MILAFLOR B. BADO; that the deceased husband left parcel of land situated at Hinaplanon, Iligan City, which is more particularly described as follows: TRANSFER CERTIFCATE OF TITLE OF TITLE NO. T-55,574 (a.f.); “A parcel of land (Lot 1861-Q of the subd. plan Psd-12-011358 being a portion of Lot 1861 Cad. 292, Iligan Cadastre, situated in the Barrio of Hinaplanon, Iligan City, Island of Mindanao; Containing an area of ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SEVEN (1,607) SQUARE METERS, more or less; are the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAIL SETTLEMENT WITH AND SALE; made and entered into by and between; That the HEIRS OF SPOUSES LEOBERTO BADO (now deceased) and MILAFLOR B. BADO, surviving spouse, and children, namely: MILVIR B. BADO, GRETEL B. BADO, and LEO-MARK B. BADO, all of legal age, Filipinos and residents of Hinaplanon, Iligan City; That hereto being all of legal age, and with full civil capacity to contract, hereby these presents, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the sum of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND (Php100,000.00) PESOS, Philippine Currency, to us in hand paid by SPOUSES CHEMUEL O. MADARIMOT & EVELYN D. MADARIMOT, both likewise of legal age, Filipino, married to each other, and residents of Prk. 13, Sto. Niño, Palao, Iligan City, receipt of which is hereby confessed to have received in full and in cash to our entire satisfaction do hereby SELL, TRANSFER and CONVEY absolutely and unconditionally unto said VENDEE, their heirs and assigns, Portion of the above-described parcel of land, known as LOT ________, containing an area of ONE HUNDRED (100) SQUARE METERS, more or less; +6free from any all liens and encumbrances; Under Notary Public of Atty. BERNA GIFT C. GONZAGA-DIMACALING; as per Doc. No. 396; Page No. 40; Book No. XIV; Series of 2018.

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nity — our students, faculty members, administrators, staff, parents, and alumni — that we continue to look out for our safety and security at all times,” he added.

“No evidence exists that our university, programs, and activities are currently exposed to any grave threat,” he assured.

The incident came on the heels of a similar attempts to link journalists, religious missionaries, human rights defenders, and other academic institutions to the communist movement over the last few months.

Last February 22, a “hit list” believed to have come from the military tagging church people, human rights advocates, lawyers and a journalist as “terrorist members of the New People’s Army and Communist Party of the Philippines” was distributed

in Cagayan de Oro. Among those named as “terrorists” were Iglesia Filipino Independiente Bp. Felixberto Calang, Fr. Rolando Abejo of Movement Against Tyranny-Northern Mindanao, Karapatan Northern Mindanao spokesperson Fr. Khen Apus, human rights lawyers Beverly Musni, Czarina Musni and Beverly Ann Musni, and journalist Cong Corrales and his family.

“From this experience, we encourage everyone to be more vigilant now more than ever and to continue to think critically of the state of our nation,” Yap said. “This calls us to unite as one Xavier Ateneo to exercise our academic freedom in pursuit of truth and speaking truth to power to build a healthier and more effective democratic society.”

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How to Empower Teachers

By OLIVETTE RAFUNZEL M. DALAGON Secondary School Teacher I Misamis Occidental Division

Many educational professionals place heavy emphasis on the importance of being an empowered teacher. Defining exactly what is meant by statements such as ‘adaptive learning technology empowers teachers’ is vital to maximize their impact on the field and illustrating how teachers can become empowered.

Dictionary definitions of empowerment generally distinguish between empowerment as “to give power or authority to, especially by legal means” and empowerment as “to enable or permit”. This distinction presents the first problem in defining empowerment in relation to education because it is not immediately clear whether one or both of these definitions relates to being an empowered teacher.

In education, creating a hierarchy in which some teachers have power while others are powerless opposes the empowerment process because empowered teachers must be free to exercise their own professional judgment without

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Importance of Education in Human’s Life

By OLIVETTE RAFUNZEL M. DALAGON Secondary School Teacher I Misamis Occidental Division

Education, if viewed beyond its prevalent boundaries, forms the very essence of all our actions. What we do is what we know and have learned, either through instructions or through observation and assimilation. When we are not making an effort to learn, our mind is always processing new information or trying to analyze the similarities as well as the tiny nuances within the context which makes the topic stand out or seem different. If that is the case then the mind definitely holds the potential to learn more, however, it is us who stop ourselves from expanding the horizons of our knowledge with self-doubt or other social, emotional, or economic constraints.

Getting an education is important, as most career paths require at least some education and training. Though the decision to continue one’s education is a personal choice, it’s

worth considering if knowledge and experience are important. If one has any career goals, he will most likely need an education to achieve those goals. Learning the importance of an education can help one motivate to learn more and achieve great things.

People who have completed an advanced education often have more and better opportunities available to them because of their education.

Studies have shown that having an education - even a primary education - can help low-income workers earn more money and find a better economic situation.

Employers look for educational achievements. Even having a high school degree will reduce the risk of unemployment and increase the average lifetime earnings of most working adults.

Beyond the professional opportunities that an education affords people, having an education may also be correlated with living a better life in general.

Some studies suggest that people who stay in school are less likely to end up having legal troubles later in life.

Having a higher education can help one live a longer life.

This may be because of better working conditions that come with an education, or it could be because earning an education helped remove people from adverse domestic situations.

In addition to living a longer life, people who pursue an education tend to be happier in life. That’s because having an education has been shown to make people better problem solvers who are better equipped to manage day-today problems.

Some studies suggest that simply earning an education, regardless of subsequent income or job contentment, helps people have better mental health later in life. In other words, having an education may help one find hobbies or passions that give him a sense of fulfillment.

being restricted by others.

A further problem with the conceptualization of empowerment as “to give power or authority to” is the implication that empowered people are in control.

Teachers can’t control everything, and expecting them to do so would prevent them from becoming empowered.

Being an empowered teacher means having enough resources and freedom to provide every student with the education that they deserve.

Teachers who have not yet experienced empowerment are unable to fully personalize their teaching to the needs of each student. The importance of empowerment is also illustrated by its role in increasing teacher motivation, improving problem-solving skills, and teaching students to become empowered, all of which are vital to improving learning outcomes for every student.

Understanding what it means to be empowered will allow teachers to take the first step towards achieving this goal.

Republic of the Philippines CITY CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE IF South Wing Administrative Bldg., Capistrano-Hayes Sts Cagayan de Oro City NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 9048, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that NICOLE SALIGUMBA SENO has filed with this Office a petition for the change of Sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of NICOLE SALIGUMBA SENO who was born on FEBRUARY 17, 1994 in JUSTO RAMONAL ST., CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY MIS. OR. and whose parents are DANILO MABELO SENO and SEVERLITA MACAPAYAG SALIGUMBA.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than MARCH 01, 2019.

EVANGELINE C. TAPANGAN City Civil Registrar

FOR THE CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR

(SGD) ALICE THERESA M. GIL REGISTRATION OFFICER IV

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R.A.9048 Form No.10.1 (LCRO)

R.A.9048 Form No.10.1 (LCRO)

R.A.10172 Form No.10.1 (LCRO)

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao Del Norte City /Municipality: Iligan City

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao Del Norte City /Municipality: Iligan City

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao Del Norte City /Municipality: Iligan City

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048 a notice is hereby served to the public that NOLI VERGEL E. KIRIT has file with this office a petition for Change of First Name from “NOLI” to “NOLI VERGEL” in the Certificate of Live Birth of NOLI EROY KIRIT who was born on 02 June, 1977 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Regina W. Eroy and Gaudencio P. Kirit.

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

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048 a notice is hereby served to the public that PANORO L. UMPA has file with this office a petition for Change of First Name from “PANOROGANAN ANIDA” to “PANORO” in the Certificate of Live Birth of PANOROGANAN “ANIDA” MAMINTAL LANTO who was born on 25 July, 1975 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Linang P. Mamintal and Atty Macabangkit B. Lanto.

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

In compliance with Section 7 of R.A. 10172 a notice is hereby served to the public that CHARMAYNE P. TAGALOGON has file with this office a petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly SEX from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of CHARMAGNE PATILAN TAGALOGON who was born on 13 MAY, 1992 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Juliet U. Patilan and Andy B. Tagalogon.

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

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(SGD.) MARIA PURA C. MASCARINAS City Civil Registrar

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(SGD.) MARIA PURA C. MASCARINAS City Civil Registrar

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Series of anti drug ops conducted in Tagum

By Tagum City Information Offic

TAGUM CITY -- 14 drug personalities were nabbed which was a product of three different operations made by the Tagum City Police Station (TCPS) officers in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Regional Office XI in the month of February.

The first streak of drug buy bust operation was conducted last February 12 at about 12 noon at Sitio Bacuring, Brgy. Madaum which resulted to the arrest of four alleged drug identities namely: Jamari Mendoza Colas, a 25 year-old single, jobless and a resident of Prk 4, Brgy Madaum; Edsel Ollega Mabitad, 23 years old, single, and jobless resident of Esmeralda Homes, Brgy. Apokon; a 20 year-old Saifollah Mudat Aremao jobless resident of Prk 3, Brgy Madaum; and Jay P Mariano, 31 years old, married and jobless resident of Prk 7, Salvacion, Panabo City.

The men in uniform dispatched for this operation led by PSI Eduardo J Corpuz of the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) under the direct supervision of TCPS officer-in-charge PSUPT Philip Jefferson S Ayban with PDEA’s coordination numb er ROXI 30004022019-0114 were able to recover a reported stolen blue Suzuki Raider Motorcycle bearing plate number LE 19540, engine number G427261127 and chassis number BG41H508093.

12 pieces heat sealed

The arrested suspects related to anti-illegal drugs during the drug buy bust operation conducted last February 23 around 9:15 in the evening by the joint forces made by the TCPS-DEU led by PSI Eduardo J Corpuz under the direct supervision of TCPS officer-in-charge PSUPT Philip Jefferson S Ayban and the PDEA-ROXI Davao del Norte Provincial Office headed by Clodito V Cañada at Purok 14, Brgy. Madaum, Tagum City.

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transparent cellophane containing white crystalline substance believed to be methamphetamine hydrochloride commonly known as “shabu” were bought from the subjects. Another four pieces of heat sealed transparent cellophane containing a substance believed to be “shabu” and the buy bust money were seized from the possession of the persons arrested. The confiscated dangerous drugs had a value of more or less Twenty thousand Pesos (Php 20,000.00).

Later that night, the same team conducted another buy bust operation in the same area with PDEA’s coordination number ROXI 30004-

The Impact of Digital Literacy on the 21st Century Learning

By OLIVETTE RAFUNZEL M. DALAGON Secondary School Teacher I Misamis Occidental Division

What is digital literacy?

In today’s world, literacy goes beyond just the basic ability to comprehend text. Today’s students will also need to master a new skill—digital literacy.

Digital literacy, by this definition, encompasses a wide range of skills, all of which are necessary to succeed in an increasingly digital world. As print mediums begin to die out, the ability to comprehend information found online becomes more and more important. Students who lack digital literacy skills may soon find themselves at just as much of a disadvantage as those who cannot read or write.

Because digital literacy is so important, educators are increasingly required to teach students digital literacy in the classroom. In many ways, this is similar to what educators have always done in teaching

students to read and write. In other ways, however, digital literacy is a brand new skill.

Learning how to locate information is just one part of digital literacy. Knowing how to share information is another. Students today are constantly warned about the dangers of posting inappropriate images or text online, but it’s still important for teachers to discuss. They must also be taught to be responsible and observe etiquette in using social media. The ability to create and share online is considered a part of digital literacy and should be taught in schools.

As technology becomes a part of daily life, it’s more important than ever for educators to teach digital literacy.

Whether they plan on going to college or not, students will need digital literacy to be successful in their personal and professional lives.

022019-0124 and was able to apprehend one, Alvin Ansan Avellanosa who is 29 yearold, married, laborer, and a resident of Purok Santol, Malinawon, Barangay La Filipina, Tagum City which led to the discovery of a drug den in Sitio Bacuring and resulted to the arrest of other seven drug personalities, to wit: Joemar Pancho Fuentes a 21 year-old, single and labourer who resides at Purok Ilocandia, Barangay Mankilam, Tagum City; Reynaldo Balinas Barrientos a 45 year-old, married man, banana plantation worker and a resident of Purok-2, Barangay Anibongan, Carmen; John Paul Aquino Sevellita who is a 20 yearold single, student, and a resident of Purok 7, CESAT, Barangay Kinoban, Maco, Comval Province; Arnel Perez Roilo, 29 years old,

single, and jobless resident of Purok 3, CESAT, Barangay Kinoban, Maco, Comval Province; Julius Leyesa Borja, 26 years old, single and a carpenter who resides at Purok Orange Valley, Barangay South, Tagum City; Ali Cudarat Madani a 30 year-old, single, carpenter and a resident of Purok Orange Valley, Barangay South, Tagum City; and one Wilfredo Roluna Lasaca Jr., 29-year old, single, jobless resident of Purok 12B, Cali-an, Maniki, Kapalong, Davao Del Norte.

The lawful elements were able to buy five pieces heat-sealed transparent cellophane containing white crystalline substance believed to be “shabu” from Avellanosa and Fuentes and got hold of three open sachets which had traces of See CONDUCTED, page 9

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Security cluster assures safety for ‘Araw ng Davao’ DAVAO CITY -- The multiagency security cluster for the Araw ng Davao has assured a safe celebration of this city’s founding anniversary which kicks off Friday.

Senior Supt. Alexander Tagum, Davao City Police Office (DCPO) director, said on Thursday that about 4,500 cops will be deployed from March 1 to 19 when the city celebrates its 82nd founding anniversary.

Tagum said the security forces will also include an augmentation from the Police Regional Office (PRO)-11 and other auxiliary forces.

He said the Army-led Task Force Davao will also secure other places while the City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO) will send

out 589 traffic enforcers.

Despite the huge forces to ensure the safety and security of the people against saboteurs, Tagum said vigilance and cooperation of the public is still needed.

“Padayon and among hangyo sa supporta sa mga tawo (We continue to call for support from the people).

The people should continue to be vigilant and be aware of their surroundings,” Tagum said.

Tagum police will implement the regular security measures such as the prohibition of backpacks, cola drinks in canisters, and bladed weapons.

He also called on the public to avoid making “bomb jokes” to prevent panic and stampede especially during the convergence of people

DAVAO CI T Y -- The provincial government of Davao Oriental will provide PHP30,000 cash reward for each of the finders of the 39 bricks of cocaine found along the shore of Santiago in Caraga town on Sunday and Monday.

Provincial Information Officer Karen Deloso said on Thursday that the cash reward was approved by the Provincial Anti-Drug Abuse Council (PADAC) during its meeting on Wednesday.

PADAC’s approval came after Gov. Nelson Dayanghirang proposed the reward money for villagers who found the cocaine bricks worth PHP215 million.

Deloso said PADAC passed a resolution citing the two residents for being instrumental in the recovery of the illegal drugs, and that the council hopes the reward would encourage people to support the province’s anti-drug campaign.

On Sunday, residents

of Davao Oriental coastal town of Caraga fished out 39 bricks of cocaine worth PHP215 million, prompting the Police Regional Office-11 to ask the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to scour the province’s coast.

At past 11 a.m. Monday, three more bricks were fished out in the same area where the cocaine bundles were found, police said.

PDEA-Region 11 Director Antonio Rivera said the bricks were confirmed to be cocaine after laboratory tests. Each brick, he said, contained a kilo of cocaine.

Dayanghirang has also called on his constituents to immediately surrender the remnants of illegal drugs believed to be still floating along the coastal communities in the province.

He also called for the strengthening of partnership and coordination with all stakeholders to help solve the illegal drug menace.

See ASSURES, page 9

Cash reward up for 2 DavOr cocaine bricks finders

See REWARD, page 11

Improving Reading Skills of the Learners

By OLIVETTE RAFUNZEL M. DALAGON Secondary School Teacher I Misamis Occidental Division

Reading skills allow students to get the most from their education—one of the many reasons why it’s part of the curriculum, no matter what the grade level is. Teachers in primary grade levels focus on helping students develop a strong foundation, while teachers in higher grades reinforce that foundation and show how reading is necessary in facing the real world.

Regardless which grade a teacher focuses on, if he is looking for assistance in helping the students develop stronger reading skills, there are five approaches to test out.

1. Utilize various reading materials. Allow students to be exposed to different formats like books, magazines, books on

tape, recorded materials, and other reading materials. Through this, students will gain experience seeing the words on the printed page while hearing them on the recording.

2. Relate reading to other areas of the student’s life. Students are encouraged to read selected material and then discuss it in relation to other books, movies, news items, or TV shows. Being able to connect what has been read to something else in their lives helps students think abstractly about the material.

3. Have fun with words.

The teacher can then conduct a classroom discussion on the

words through enjoyable activities or games. Students can learn more if they enjoy what they are doing.

4. Create a record of progress. Help students create a journal of their reading work.

Have them list the reading they have done and a brief summary of the material. Make a section of challenging words or phrases; another section can be used for passages they don’t readily understand. Review these journals with the students regularly and celebrate their progress with them. Use the journals at parentteacher conferences so the parents can also see the progress.

5. Make reading about communication—not just a tool. Prepare

several lessons where students read a number of different written materials: grocery store ads; instructions on how to put together a bookcase; a recipe; a newspaper article; part of your state’s driver education handbook—all great examples. Start a discussion on how important it is to be able to read these items accurately and understand them.

These real-world examples help students understand the longterm importance of quality reading skills and comprehension.

As we know, the role of a teacher cannot end with a simple reading assignment.

Part of it is to help instill a passion and love for reading so all students can achieve their goals in life.

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in Araw events.

Chief Supt. Marcelo Morales, Police Regional Office-11 director, said all enforcement agencies and all units of the police will undertake tightened security measures, traffic management direction and control, public safety services, checkpoints within the city proper and boundaries to ensure the safety of the people.

“The burden of responsibility is in the hands of the law enforcement agencies,” he said, as also called on the public to be alert, vigilant and wary of suspicious personalities and packages and to report them to the authorities. (PNA)

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suspected “shabu” residue from the other mentioned individuals.

Policemen were also able to confiscate from the suspects’ possessions two pieces Aluminum strips, two pieces

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Rolled aluminum foils, two pieces heat-sealed transparent cellophane containing alleged “shabu”, two pieces disposable lighters colored green and blue and two pieces disposable lighters attached with aluminum needle colored green and violet.

The last buy bust operation was conducted last February 23 around 9:15 in the evening by the joint forces made by the TCPSDEU led by PSI Eduardo J Corpuz under the direct supervision of TCPS officer-in-charge PSUPT Philip Jefferson S Ayban and the PDEA-ROXI Davao del Norte Provincial Office headed by Clodito V Cañada at Purok 14, Brgy.

Madaum, Tagum City.

Two drug personalities named Pedro Meranda Arimao, 57 years old, married, and jobless and Sherwin Danao Apila, 29 years old, single, and jobless were caught red-handedly.

The team was able to buy from the suspects one heat sealed transparent plastic cellophane containing the

alleged “shabu” weighing more or less one gram using one piece of One thousand peso bill with serial number NN542467 and nine (9) pieces resemblance of 1000 peso bills.

Another one sachet of transparent plastic sachet containing suspected shabu weighing more or less 11 grams with an estimated market value of Php 88,000.00, five open sachets containing traces of shabu, two aluminum totter, three aluminum strips, two dis-

posable lighter, one scissor, one bamboo clip and the buy bust money were clutched from the subjects.

The above-mentioned drug personalities are facing charges for violation of RA 9165 or the Dangerous Drugs Act before the court and are now detained at the Tagum City detention cell.

These continued police operations in the city against these individuals related to illegal drug trade are still in line with the developmental thrust of Rellon’s adminis-

Republic of the Philippines Province of Misamis Oriental MUNICIPALITY OF CLAVERIA

12th Judicial Region BRANCH 10 Hall of Justice, Marawi City IN RE: CORRECTION OF ENTRY IN GERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH OF PACASIRANG M. DISOMNONG IN THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OF BALINDONG, LANAO DEL SUR and PHILIPPINE STATISTICS AUTHORITY (PSA)

SPL. PROC. NO. ML-443-2019

PACASIRANG MACALIPOT DISOMNONG,

Petitioner, -versusTHE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF BALINDONG, LANNAO DEL SUR and THE ADMINISTRATOR and CIVIL REGISTRAR GENERAL OF THE PHILIPPINE STATISTIC AUTHORITY (PSA),

Respondents. x--------------------------------------------------------------x

Before this court is a verified petition for correction of entry of Certificate of Live Birth of Pacasaring M. Disomnong dated January 22, 2019 and which read in part:

LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE

1. Petitioner is of legal age, Filipino and resident of Barangay Lilod, Balindong, Lanao del Sur, Philippines, where he may be served with notices, orders and other processes of this Honorable Court;

2.

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 7 of R.A. No. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that CRISMARJUN NGOHO MURCIA has filed with this Office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error in the entry of his SEX from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of CRISMARJUN NGOHO MURCIA who was born on JUNE 18, 1996 at CLAVERIA, MISAMIS ORIENTAL and whose parents are MARCIAL MURCIA and MARTINA NGOHO.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this Office not later than MARCH 8, 2019.

Security in support with the national government’s campaign for a drug-free country. Rigor Mortiz

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(SGD.) ANNA VICTORIA A. EVANGELISTA Municipal Civil Registrar

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Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF LANAO DEL SUR 12th Judicial Region BRANCH 11 Hall of Justice , Malabang, Lanao del Sur

Respondent Local Civil registrar of Balindong, Lanao del Sur, is the custodian of all the records of birth of person born in the Municipality of Balindong, Province of Lanao del Sur and, may be served with notices, orders and other court processes at the Grounnd Floor, Municipal Hall Building, Balindong, Lanao del Sur;

On the other hand, respondent National Statistician and Civil Registrar General of the Philippines Statistics Authority (PSA), is likewise impleaded as central custodian of all records of birth in the country and ay be served with notices, orders and other court processes of the Honorable Court at the National Statistics Office (NSO) Building, East Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City;

SPECIAL PROC. NO.: ML-443-2019 3. Petitioner was actually born on January 1, 1954 at Lilod, Balindong, Lanao del Sur but, the fact of this birth was not registered in the Local Civil Registrar of Balindong, Lanao del Sur, owing to the fact that registration birth during said time was necessary;

4. When petitioner was became of age and enrolled in the formal education to earn a degree, he bore the birth January 1, 1954 up until he first got a job in 1988 as Messenger in the Bureau of Customs assigned at the Manila International Airport (MIA);

5. On January 1, 2019, petitioner reached his compulsory retirement at age Sixty Five (65) and, one of the requirements is the submission of his Certificate of Live Birth;

6. Petitioner went to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA, for Bravety) to get a Certificate of No Birth. However, he was surprised to learn for the first time that he had a Certificate of Live Birth extant the PSA’s system. He did not know that his younger sister Calima M. Disomnong filed a Certificate of Live Birth that indicated as erroneous year of his birth. It appeared that petitioner’s year of birth was 1957 instead of the correct year 1954;

7. Thus, the error committed though honest mistake and sheer inadvertence, pertained to the year of birth, more particularly underscored, as follows:

a. Year of birth: January 1, 1957.

A copy of his Certificate of Live Birth is attached and made in an integral part hereof as ANNEX “A” while the erroneous entry is marked as ANNEX “A-1”;

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR CORRECTION OF ENTRY IN THE CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH OF OLINOR R. MASANANG WITH REGISTRY NO. 2003-3 IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF TUBARAN, LANAO DEL SUR OLINOR R. MASANANG,

Petitioner,

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tration dubbed as EAGLE WINGS specifically the first letter “G” which stands for Genuine Peace, Safety, and

8. For this reason, petitioner’s retirement benefits are put on hold until his birth is corrected from 1957 to 1954;

9. The following documents which are attached and marked, respectively, will show the petitioner’s correct year of birth, as contradicted in his Certificate of Live Birth: a. Senior Citizen’s ID marked as ANNEX “B”; b. Bureau of Customs ID Cars as ANNEX “C”; c. Service Records as ANNEX “D”; d. GSIS Member’s Print out, as ANNEX “E”; e. GSIS UMID Card as ANNEX “F”; f. Certificate of Compensation Payment/Tax Withheld as ANNEX “G”; g. Certificate of Marriage as ANNEX “H”; h. Personal Data Sheet as ANNEX “I”; i. Examination Permit as ANNEX “J”

SPECIAL PROC. NO. 2018-0094

THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF TUBARAN, LANAO DEL SUR AND CIVIL REGISTRAR GENERAL OF THE PHILIPPINE STATISTICS AUTHORITY (PSA), QUEZON CITY,

Respondents.

X-------------------------------------------X ORDER

Before this Court is a verified Petition for Correction of Entry in the Certificate of Live Birth of petitioner Olinor R. Masanang with Registry No. 2003-3 in the records of the Office of the Local Civil Registrar of Tubaran, Lanao del Sur, and praying for the correction of his year of birth from 1986 to 1988.

10. The correction of entry in the Certificate of Live Birth of the petitioner issued by the NSO and Civil Registrar of Balindong, Lanao del Sur, is in order. Petitioner has not deliberately caused the recording of the above-cited erroneous entry; and

11. Petitioner instituted his action to correct the foregoing erroneous entry in his Certificate of Live Birth, and thus, puts his birth and other records in proper perspective.

SPECIAL PROC. NO.: ML-443-2019

Finding the aforesaid petition to be sufficient in form and substance, it is hereby ordered that the same be set for hearing before this court on March 21, 2019 at 8:30 I the morning.

Finding the aforesaid petition to be sufficient in form and substance, it is hereby ordered that the same be set for hearing before this Court on March 25, 2019 at 8:30 o’clock in the morning.

Let a copy of this Order be published at the expense of the petitioner in a newspaper before general circulation in Lanao del Sur or Marawi City or Iligan City for three (3) consecutive weeks.

Let a copy of this Order be published at the expense of the petitioner in a newspaper of general circulation in Lanao del Sur or Marawi City or Iligan City for three (3) consecutive weeks.

The Local Civil Registrar of Marawi City and the Civil Registrar General, or any person who has interest in the petition, may file his/her opposition thereto within fifteen (15) days from notice of this petition of from the last day of publication of this Order.

The Local Civil Registrar of Tubaran, Lanao del Sur, and the Civil Registrar General, PSA, Quezon City, or any person or party who has an interest in the petition nay file his/her opposition thereto within fifteen (15) days from notice of this petition or from the last day of publication of this Order.

Further, let this Order be posted for fifteen (15) days prior to the date of hearing in the Bulletin Board of the Civil Registrar of Marawi City and Bulletin Board of this Court, at the expense of the petitioner.

The petitioner is directed to notify this Court of the publication Order not later than three (3) days before March 21, 2019.

Further, let this Order be posted for fifteen (15) days prior to the date of hearing on the Bulletin Board of the Municipal Hall of Tubaran, Lanao del Sur; Bulletin Board of the Barangay Hall of Barangay Poblacion, Marogong, Lanao del Sur, where the petitioner is residing; and the Bulletin Board of this Court, also at the expense of the petitioner.

Furnish copies of this Order, together with the copies of the petition to the Local Civil Registrar of Balindong, Lanao del Sur, the Hon. Solicitor General, Makati city, and the Hon. Civil Registrar General, Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), Sta. Mesa, Manila.

The petitioner is directed to notify this Court of the publication of this Order not later than five (5) days before March 25, 2019

SO ORDERED.

Malabang, Lanao del Sur, Philippines, January 23, 2019.

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Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4TH SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES ALANZANO BRIGOLE AND GLAIZA RICHA GUMOLON-BRIGOLE,

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4TH SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City CIVIL CASE NO. 2019-019

ALANZANO BRIGOLE AND GLAIZA RICHA GUMOLON-BRIGOLE,

Petitioners.

X-----------------------------------------------------/ ORDER Before this court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others.

That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on September 22, 2008 at Quezon, Bukidnon, both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal process relative to this case at their residence at Quezon Bukidnon and Ditucala, Iligan City respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for more than three (3) years now, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation.

Since there separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on, September 22, 2008 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them has already been diligently employed but all proved futile.

WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on March 8, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners.

SO ORDERED Iligan City, Philippines, this 13 th day of February 2019.

(SGD.) HON. OSOP M. ALI

Presiding Judge MDN: Feb 16, 23 & Mar 2, 2019

IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES MULIE JOEL ZABALA SATURA AND REBECCA HAHIG LAUREL-SATURA

SO ORDERED.

Marawi City. February 11,2019.

WENIDA B.M. PAPANDAYAN

Presiding Judge MDN: Feb 23, Mar 2 & 9, 2019 Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4TH SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City

CIVIL CASE NO. 2019-018

MULIE JOEL ZABALA SATURA AND REBECCA HAHIG LAUREL-SATURA Petitioners.

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IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF BETWEEN SPOUSES DENNIS BERNAT MILLANA AND KRISKA PERINE C. CAJES-MILLANA

CIVIL CASE NO. 2019-017

DENNIS BERNAT MILLANA AND KRISKA PERINE C. CAJES-MILLANA

Petitioners.

X---------------------------------------------------------------------------------/ ORDER

ORDER

Before this court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others.

That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on January 18, 1999 at Cebu City, both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal process relative to this case at their residence at Landing, Malaybalay City and Sta Filomena, Iligan City respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for more than fourteen (14) years now, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation.

Since there separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on, January 18, 1999 so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them has already been diligently employed but all proved futile.

WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on March 8, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners.

SO ORDERED Iligan City, Philippines, this 13 th day of February 2019.

Before this court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others.

That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on January 1, 2006 at Gingoog City both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this court, both of them can be served with summon and other legal process relative to this case at their residence at Purok 1, Patin-ay Prosperidad,Agusan del Sur, Palao, Iligan City, respectively.

That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for Six (6) years now, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since there separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on January 1, 2006, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them has already been diligently employed but all proved futile.

WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on March 8, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners.

SO ORDERED

Iligan City, Philippines, this 13th day of February 2019.

(SGD.) HON. OSOP M. ALI

Presiding Judge

(SGD.) HON. OSOP M. ALI

Presiding Judge

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Availability of cheap rice assured amid tariffication

By LESLIE GATPOLINTAN

MANILA -- Low-priced National Food Authority (NFA) rice will still be available in the market until the year-end and consumers will continue to benefit from cheaper imported rice with the passage of the rice tariffication law, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) assured on Thursday.

“Certainly, the PHP27 (per kg. rice) will continue to be there because of NFA’s buffer stocking and its continued unloading of stocks. In fact, it could probably even go cheaper once we (have) stabilized, normalized the market and cheaper imported rice will come in,” NEDA Assistant Secretary for Regional Development Mercedita Sombilla said in a press briefing.

Sombilla said the NFA will be mandated to ensure the sufficient supply of buffer stocks

of rice in the country.

She explained that what is going to be removed immediately would be its regulatory functions, including the licensing and provision of import permits to traders.

“The NFA’s presence will not be consistent in the market any more. But there will be more imports coming in, cheaper rice will already be available in the market and the absence of the NFA-priced rice will no longer have that big impact on the consumers,” she added.

Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia said “the price of rice will probably be at least 50 percent cheaper over time when things (have) stabilized or normalized.”

Pernia also assured farmers that the law provides safeguard mechanisms to protect rice farmers from any possible adverse effects of the removal of the See RICE, page 11

How the Millennials Learn

By OLIVETTE RAFUNZEL M. DALAGON Secondary School Teacher I Misamis Occidental Division

Today, information and communication technologies (ICTs) infiltrate classrooms around the world at an exceedingly rapid pace. In the wake of this influx, educators face growing challenges as they teach a very “wired”—and more and more “wireless”— generation of students using technology that is evolving every day. Millennials, the current generation of students, were born between 1980 and 2000. On average, Millennials spend 6.5 hours each day saturated in print, electronic, digital, broadcast and news media. They listen to and record music; view, create and publish Internet content; play video games; watch television; talk on mobile phones and instant message every day.

Millennials do not want to be bound by traditional schedules, and they do not necessarily want to sit in a classroom to learn or in an office to work. Instead, they prefer to use technology to study at any time of the day or night. In project-based environments, Millennials use technology to complete tasks in new and creative ways.

Millennials constantly network socially and they are relentlessly exposed to the world via the media. They have been taught to be tolerant of all races, religions and sexual orientations. They are not limited by the information available at their local library or by linear searches in encyclopedias on topics.

Instead, they use the Internet to search for information worldwide and use hypertext links to divert from original searches and learn about new subjects.

Millennials are practiced users of digital technology.

The Millennial generation is the first to be surrounded by digital media. ICT has always been part of their lives, and because of this access, Millennials naturally gravitate to it. They expect it to support their learning and do what they need it to do. Indeed, Millennials can perform more functions with mobile phones, handheld devices and other wireless equipment than they can with traditional computers. In addition to using the calendaring functions of these devices to prioritize and schedule their lives, they often prefer computer-mediated communication and have developed their own language, which consists of acronyms like “LOL” (“Laughing out loud”), “ATM” (“At the moment”), “BTW” (“By the way”) and other Internet slang.

Today’s technology allows Millennials to voice their opinions in ways that were not available in the past. They think differently. Technology itself is not amazing to Millennials. As former generations first try to understand how a new technology works, this generation does not marvel at it; Millennials simply accept technology, adapt to it and use it.

The Challenges in Teaching Cebuana Lhuillier launches microsavings account the Millennials

By OLIVETTE RAFUNZEL M. DALAGON Secondary School Teacher I Misamis Occidental Division

They were born the day before yesterday, or so it may seem. Millennials have no memory of a world without the World Wide Web, cell phones, or personal computers. They are an Internet-surfing, iPoding, texting, Googling, Facebooking, and IMing generation. They have come of age during a time of dramatic technological changes in our society.

Teaching Millennials effectively doesn’t mean we need to “friend’ them on Facebook or start a thread on Twitter (although that might be an effective way of keeping in touch with them). It does mean we need to reevaluate how we reach them and teach them both inside and outside the classroom. The traditional lecture mode of instruction may not be dead, but it does require retooling in this age of limited attention spans and increased emphasis on student engagement (Nevid, 2008).

As instructors, we may have a difficult time understanding our Millennial students. We may even think of them as an alien species. Yes, they may look like us, but we may wonder if they are really pod creatures who have taken over the bodies of our young people.

We should also recognize that Millennials struggle with many of the same issues and concerns. Millennials, like generations before them, strive

to carve out their individual identities and roles in life.

They still dream the same dreams and face the same challenges of fitting in and making friends. They also face the same challenges when it comes to learning and acquiring skills needed to make their way in the world.

Although many Millennials may process information in different ways than earlier generations, it’s important to recognize that the human brain has not magically been rewired in the past 20 years.

The principles of learning and memory still apply. Yet Millennials are using their brains in different ways to process information.

One way of adapting the classroom is to integrate technology as a learning tool, not as a replacement for effective teaching. There are many established and emerging instructional technologies that can be used effectively, including PowerPoint, course management systems, student response systems (“clickers”), podcasting, and online learning systems.

Reaching and teaching millennial learners challenges us to adapt our methods to the learning needs of learners today. By interacting more with our learners and lecturing less, we can create a more dynamic learning environment to help them become more effective learners.

By AEROL JOHN PATEÑA

MANILA -- Financial services firm Cebuana Lhuillier launched its microsavings account, aiming to provide more unbanked Filipinos access to banking services.

The Cebuana Lhuillier Micro Savings will give depositors a more convenient and affordable means to save their money, in line with the advocacy of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to ensure financial inclusion in the country, the company said Thursday.

“With BSP’s basic deposit framework, Cebuana Lhuillier Micro Savings

completes the full roster of our services, all designed and developed with financial inclusion in mind,” Jean Henri Lhuillier, president and Chief Executive Officer of Cebuana Lhuillier, said during its financial inclusion forum held in Makati City.

“We’ve come full circle -- from offering collateralized loans or pawning, remittance service, microinsurance and now, microsavings -- all of these products were designed with Filipinos from all walks of life in mind, especially the unbanked and underserved, See CEBUANA, page 11

Cebuana Lhuillier launches its #KayaNa: Unbanked Filipinos No More Movement which aims to reach more unbanked and underserved Filipinos and encourage them to save for the future through its microsavings product.

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Muntinlupa... Rice... from page 4

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previous administration -increase of local government scholars from 5,581 in 2013 to 65,000 in 2019 -completion of an extension building in the Ospital ng Muntinlupa -purchase of emergency response vehicles for the barangays -zero-interest loans for 6,500 Muntinlupeño microentrepreneurs -2.18 billion peso business tax collection in 2019 (up 166 % from 2012) -back-to-back “Most Business Friendly LGU” awards conferred by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Within the foreseeable future, Fresnedi said that Muntinlupeños can expect the construction/completion of the following: -a central records depository building -Colegio de Muntinlupa building 2 -city columbarium and crematorium -Barangay Poblacion evacuation center – in preparation for “The Big One” -Muntinlupa aquatic center -Lakeview senior high school building -Muntinlupa track and field, and -Lakeview housing project.

Going by Fresnedi’s record, the promised infrastructure projects are as good as done.

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quantitative restrictions (QR).

“The law provides for rice tariff revenues in excess of PHP10 billion to be used in providing direct financial assistance to rice farmers affected by the removal of the QR and for diversification to high-value crops,” he said.

The rice tariffication law takes effect on March 5.

Sombilla said the law ensures the availability of rice in the domestic market for the “accessibility of greater majority of the population” by allowing more private traders to participate in importing rice. (PNA)

Miarayon... from page 4

the national highway that traverses across Bukidnon is now being extended towards Iligan City. Already there are those who brave the trip from Malaybalay to Iligan as there are just a few kilometers unpaved.

Soon it will be cemented all the way which means the travel time from Davao City to Iligan City will be a lot shorter, since vehicles need not anymore pass through Cagayan de Oro City. For the moment however, there are no public utility vehicles that travel this route; only private vehicles can pass through this road. But as a four-lane road is being constructed, soon buses will be available for the paying public.

Once that happens, it would be like travelling from Davao City to Cagayan de Oro City via the BUDA road where the sojourner has a chance to travel across rivers and mountains and passing through hills with pine trees and quaint little towns where small houses are surrounded with flowers that only bloom in cold climate. For the road to Miarayon provides one of those magical rides where one can just sit back and enjoy the unfolding of nature’s beauty.

Cebuana... from page 10

who would not have access to these financial services given their circumstances in life,” he added.

Cebuana Lhuillier Micro Savings is an interestbearing savings product owned by the Cebuana Lhuillier Rural Bank that allows clients to save up to PHP50,000 using the 24K Cebuana card.

Opening an account requires only one governmentissued ID and an initial minimum deposit of PHP50.

Account holders may deposit and withdraw cash in any of the 2,500 branches nationwide.

Cebuana Lhuillier is likewise set to launch its eCebuana app, which allows microsavings users to check their balances and send money through remittance, as well as load prepaid credits to their phones and pay their bills by integrating it into their Cebuana Lhuillier Micro Savings account.

The company will also create its debit and credit facility for online and cashless shopping; provide access to auxiliary services; and help corporate and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) clients manage their business through payroll cash management solutions.

Meanwhile, S enator Francis Escudero, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Banks, Financial Institutions and Currencies, said the emergence of modern technologies would enable Filipinos to gain more access to a wider range of financial services products.

“There are various technologies, such as branchless banking, crowdsourcing, blockchain, among others, that will promote access to financial institutions for our countrymen, especially the agricultural sector,” Escudero said.

The entry of a new major telco player and the opening of submarine cables that will link the Philippines to other countries will result in improved connectivity in the country.

Furthermore, the senator appealed to financial institutions to provide more funding to agriculture to ensure inclusive growth in

Sat-Sun, March 2-3, 2019 the country.

“I also hope that linkages be established by rural banks and other financial institutions to broaden the access to financial services,” he said.

A recent study by the BSP showed that only 33 percent or 551 municipalities and cities in the Philippines are covered by banking institutions.

Among the reasons why Filipinos don’t open a bank account are the high cost of initial deposit, high maintaining balance, high dormancy charges, numerous documentary requirements, and distance of banks from home.

The launch of the Cebuana Lhuillier Micro Savings is part of its #KayaNa: Unbanked Filipinos No More Movement, which aims to reach more unbanked and underserved Filipinos and encourage them to save for the future through its microsavings product. (PNA)

Reward... from page 8

“We will continue to mobilize everyone for the campaign against illegal drugs trade. And I ask everyone from the barangay chairs to the mayors and all those occupying seats of power and authority, not to lower our guard,” Dayanghirang said. (PNA)

Attacks... from page 1

heading back to the camp when unidentified gunmen riding in tandem shot him several times with a cal. 45 pistol.

He was rushed to Cotabato Regional Medical Center but was declared dead on arrival.

The second attack took place in Barangay Sambolawan, Datu Salibo, Maguindanao around 4:45pm when several assailants waylaid a red car carrying young soldiers.

Killed were Private Nelier Jhon Pinti and Private First Class Junard Estribor, both assigned at the 57th Infantry Battalion. Private Muqtadir Sampulna and an 18-year old female civilian named Resty Alvarico were wounded.

PO2 Nassrolah Gani, case investigator of Datu Salibo police said they recovered 49 empty shells of 5..56 mm ammunition at the crime scene.

This type of ammunition is used for various firearms, including the M16 rifle series.

Gani said they brought the victims to the hospital in Shariff Aguak but Pinti and Estribor died from the severe gunshot wounds.

The police investigator blamed the incident on the BIFF. “Yes we did it, our men were behind the attack to avenge one of our comrades killed by government troops yesterday,” Abu Misry Mama, spokesperson of the BIFF Bongos faction, confirmed in a phone interview.

Mama was referring to a

certain Boy Naltive, who was killed in Barangay Butalo, Datu Salibo on Tuesday. The BIFF blamed his death on the military.

Abu Amer, spokesperson of the BIFF Karialan faction, also said in a phone interview that the Bongos faction was responsible for the two attacks.

The BIFF is a splinter group of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) that reportedly pledged allegiance to the ISIS in 2014.

MILF chair Al Haj Murad Ebrahim heads the Bangsamoro Transition Authority which will serve as interim government of the new autonomous region in Mindanao until the holding of regular elections in 2022.

This came after the ratification of the Organic Law for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao in a plebiscite held on January 21 and February 6 this year, a development that concluded the political component of the peace agreement signed between the government and the MILF in March 2014.

However, the BIFF and other so-called extremist groups remain a security concern in the region. (Ferdinandh Cabrera/MindaNews)

Tap...

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Romulo-Puyat and other ranking DOT officials in Makati City.

During her speech, Romulo-Puyat stressed that Gray has vigorously promoted the country even before she won the prestigious pageant in 2018.

The DOT has been instrumental in her introduction clip for the Miss Universe competition featuring the beauty of the world-renowned Palawan and Mindanao, among others.

“Cat has already been promoting the Philippines even before she won and thank you for that for promoting Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. You have made our country proud,” she said.

“Because of you becoming Miss Universe, the Philippines... there is now awareness all over the world,” she noted.

Gray, meanwhile, said promoting the Philippines is “something she is very passionate about.”

“I feel like if people will see what we have to offer, the level of interest will spike. We have so much potential to share that with the rest of the world. I hope that in my own way of being Miss Universe 2018, I could work in promoting the Philippines,” she said.

(PNA)

Suffer... from page 1

council has passed a resolution putting the entire area under a state of calamity after 28 of its 37 villages have been suffering from

drought since last month.

M’lang Vice Mayor Piñol said the severely affected farms are mainly rain-fed while others draw water from irrigation canals.

“Even irrigation canals have dried up,” Piñol told reporters in an interview, adding that the farmers started feeling the extreme weather condition since last week of January. Farmers in M’lang foresee losses if the situation continues.

Roldan Camo, a farmer in Barangay Upper Inas, said his expected palay harvest in March have wilted due to the extreme heat.

Pinol said the town disaster officer, Bernardo Tayong, was instructed to conduct validation so the local government, using its calamity fund, can immediately design an intervention to farmers.

In his report to the town council, Tayong said that as of February 28, at least 3,500 farmers have been

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affected by the dry spell.

“A total of 4,250 hectares of affected rice and corn fields have no chances of recovery,” he said adding that more agricultural lands have become parched due to the extreme weather condition.

He reported to the town council that an estimated P16 million worth of crops have been affected and damaged.

Among the immediate interventions the town has extended to affected farmers include fuel subsidies and water pumps intended for farm lots whose crops can still be recovered.

In Kidapawan City, Bernalte said rationing of drinking water, as well as water for cooking and washing, have been going on in Sitio Nazareth, Quarry and Puas Inda of Barangay Amas; Sitio Andagkit in Barangay Kalaisan; Sitio Lika in Barangay Onica and Sitios Balite and Talisay in Barangay Malinan. (PNA)

Teaching Millennials: A Great Challenge

By OLIVETTE RAFUNZEL M. DALAGON Secondary School Teacher I Misamis Occidental Division

The classroom has transformed since Millennials began moving through today’s school systems. Curricula evolve, and new teaching methodologies are developed to reach this generation, which spends as much time stimulated by digital media as it does in school. As teachers work to engage and educate this generation of students, they face the following challenges: 1. Learning must be relevant to students. Learning means more when Millennials understand practical applications for the information they receive. Millennials are hungry for information and will search for it on their own if teachers do not present what they perceive to be relevant.

Because so much information is constantly available, Millennials do not feel they need to learn everything immediately. Instead, they want to be taught how and where to find what they need when they need it.

2. Technology can be distracting. Although Millennials respond best to high technology, these students and—more often—their teachers may

become very distracted by it if they are not used to it.

ICT in the classroom requires students and educators to be taught how and when to use technology as a tool appropriately and safely.

3. Technology can be expensive. The costs associated with implementing new technological resources in academic institutions are daunting. Funding hardware, software, infrastructure, professional development and technical support must be an ongoing priority. ICT costs are recurring, as is the need for teachers to be repeatedly trained and prepared to use technology.

To effectively engage and teach Millennial students, school systems must be outfitted with a prerequisite of ICT resources, and curricula must be designed to promote a collaborative learner-centered environment to which students will relate and respond. As ICT is integrated into classrooms, educators must have professional development and certification of computing skills. Students must also be taught ICT skills relevant to their entry into the workforce.

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