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Be transparent, research group urges government RESEARCH group IBON said the Duterte administration should immediately release to the public all nine foreign loan agreements it has already signed for infrastructure projects, especially for the upcoming Kaliwa Dam project with China. The group raised concerns of government’s transparency since it has denied IBON’s previous requests for copies of the loan agreements. The government has an obligation to disclose these contracts as a matter of public interest and protecting the country’s sovereignty, the group said. The nine foreign loan agreements signed by the government include the Chico River Pump Irrigation and New Centennial Water Source-Kaliwa Dam with China; Pasig-Marikina River Channel Improvement, Cavite Industrial Area Flood Management, Metro Manila Subway, Road Net-
No mobile games at work: CSC THE Civil Service Commission (CSC) has reminded government employees not to play mobile games or browse social media sites during work hours. “Whether an employee uses government or personal tablet or computer or mobile phone, playing games during office hours is not allowed,” CSC Commissioner Aileen Lizada said in a statement on Tuesday. Lizada said she would do spot checks in national government agencies and local government units nationwide to check on the quality of service provided by government employees. “Hindi ibig sabihin na nakapasok ka sa gobyerno ay wala na pong check. Paalala po sa lahat ng kawani ng gobyerno na gawin po natin ang nararapat lamang, magbigay ng mahusay at tapat na serbisyo sa kliyente natin (It doesn’t mean that See GAMES, page 5
work Development Project, and North-South Railway with Japan; Panguil Bay Bridge; and the new Cebu International Container Port with Korea. IBON research head Rosario B ella Guzman said that there is lack of transparency of government offices to disclose loan agreements signed by the government. IBON wrote a letter to the Department of Finance (DOF) in June 2018 requesting copies of the loan agreement for the Chico River Pump Irrigation Project. The DOF responded that the contract has a confidentiality clause and that the agency is not allowed to disclose details of the contract to any third party. Loan agreements should be disclosed since the projects are public infrastructure which are supposed to be serving public interest, said Guzman. The Chico River Matigsalug children in Barangay Baganihan, Davao City have not been registered with the local civil registrar. The Pump Irrigation Project, absence of such document has hindered many of them from pursuing higher education. Photo taken March 17, 2019. MindaNews
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Matigsalugs in Davao village remain undocumented By H. MARCOS C. MORDENO MindaNews
Government employees are reminded not to play mobile games and browse social media sites during work hours. (File photo)
Classes suspended in Socot, Sarangani due to ‘Chedeng’ GENERAL Santos City-Classes were suspended on Tuesday up to the senior high school level in South Cotabato, parts of Sarangani and in this city due to tropical depression Chedeng, which has already weakened into a low pressure area.
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Jerome Barranco, assistant regional director of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) in Region 12, said the class suspensions were declared by city and municipal governments in the affected areas. “This is a precautionary
measure against possible flooding and landslides,” he said in a radio interview. Tropical cyclone signal number 1 was raised on Monday in parts of the region, especially in this city and the eastern portions of See CLASSES, page 3
BARANGAY BAGANIHAN, Davao--Many Matigsalug residents of this village along the Bukidnon-Davao Highway wish to pursue higher education but have been hindered by the absence of one thing each Filipino citizen should have – a birth certificate. Levilyn Pinaray, 29, said she had wanted to proceed to high school after finishing Grade 6. “Pero wala ko nakapadayon kay gipangitaan man kog birth certificate ayha ko maka-enroll (But I wasn’t able to continue my studies because I was asked to submit a birth certificate),” she said in an interview Sunday. Pinaray said she’s worried her 10-year old daughter, Ferlyjane, who is now in Grade 5 would face the same problem after finishing elementary. “Basin di na pod siya maka-enroll sa high school kay wala man pod siya ma-
rehistro (I’m afraid she can’t enroll in high school too because she has not been registered),” she said. Marilou Talisan, 35, a mother of five, also said she and all her children have not been registered with the local civil registrar. “My son, Remy Jr., had to stop upon reaching Grade 8 because he was required to produce a birth certificate before he may enroll. He cried because he could no longer pursue his studies,” Talisan said in Cebuano. Remy Jr. is now 15 years old, she said. Asked if they have gone to the local civil registrar, Talisan said the Matigsalugs here could hardly afford the cost of going to the city to have themselves and their children registered. She said they would rather spend whatever money they earn on food. Cristina Talisan said there are around 75 Matigsalug families in their purok (sub-village) and most of See REMAIN, page 11
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DepEd Ozamiz holds expo, job options for senior high students
Anchored on the theme, “Empowering Senior High School Students for Employment, Entrepreneurship, and Education Opportunities,” the Department of Education in partnership with the City Government of Ozamiz holds a two-day job fair and expo for senior high school students in the city held at La Salle University. With the theme “Empowering Senior High School Students for Employment, Entrepreneurship to provide opportunities to students. (SMRN/PIA Misamis Occidental)
PNP distributes hygiene kits to Ozamiz inmates By SHAINE R. NAGTALON
OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental -- Police and jail officers distributed hygience kits to inmates of Ozamiz city jail as the country marks national Women’s Month. Personnel from the Provincial Police Office as well as the police office in Ozamiz and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) handed out kits containing shampoos, bath soaps, toothbrushes, toothpastes and towels, among others to some 80 female inmates. In the distribution, Police Senior Inspector Shiela Acosta emphasized the importance of women in the society. She also shared the PNP is not only concerned about the environment but also to the inmates. Ozamiz City Jail warden Jail Senior Inspector Carmelo Corsame, meanwhile encouraged the inmates to remain positive in life and maintain a good outlook despite the challenges they are facing in detention. JSInp Corsame also recognized the efforts of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Misamis Occidental for their gesture of See KITS, page 11
students, particularly those who lack the financial resources to go to college, to have jobs after they finish senior high. The expo dubbed “Trabaho, Negosyo, Kolehiyo” would provide students with more options after graduation—whether they choose to pursue a career, open up a business or proceed to higher education. Local employers of different industries in food, hotel and restaurant, masonry, crafts, sewing and construction participated in the two-day job fair to provide job opportunities to the students. Deped Region 10 Di-
rector Dr. Arturo Bayocot said, “For being the second Senior High students to graduate, Deped gave them the privilege to find jobs just so they will have jobs as soon as they graduate from senior high.” Bayocot also said the purpose of this event is to showcase to the community that senior high school, who will graduate this March are already ready. They are now holder of skills. He said they are hoping the job fair and expo will be helpful to those students who lack the financial resources to go to college. “We are grateful to partner See EXPO, page 9
4th Balay Silangan in Lanao Norte opens By HICELYN F. PANTORILLA
LANAO DEL NORTE -- A community-based reformation center aimed to rehabilitate drug offenders was formally opened in Magsaysay town, Lanao del Norte. Graced by Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) region 10 director Wilkins M. Villanueva, it is the fourth Balay Silangan Reformation Center established in the province next to Kauswagan, Linamon, and Sultan Naga Dimaporo. Magsaysay town has 24 barangays and 14 drug offenders (users and pushers) to be rehabilitated within three months at Balay Silangan Reformatory Center located at Barangay Poblacion, Magsaysay, Lanao del Norte. The center has 16 beds with two comfort rooms. It also has a fine kitchen with Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Region 10 Director Wilkins M. Villanueva (third from right) graces the opening dining area with a complete of 4th Balay SIlangan in Magsaysay town Lanao del Norte. He also declares Magsaysay as a drug-cleared municipalset of utensils. ity in the province of Lanao del Norte together with Mayor of Magsaysay Azisah S. Omar, DILG Provincial Director See BALAY, page 11
Bruce Colao, Representative form AFP and PDEA personnel. (Photo Credit: PDEA 10)
Delinquent employers urged to avail of penalty condonation on SSS contributions
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OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental -- In a bid to help Senior High School (SHS) students learn more about the schools, courses, businesses, and scholarship opportunities that they can avail after graduating, the Department of Education (Deped) in partnership with the City Government of Ozamiz spearheaded a job fair and expo for senior high school students held at La Salle University. Anchored on the theme, “Empowering Senior High School Students for Employment, Entrepreneurship, and Education Opportunities,” the undertaking aims to provide opportunities to
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THE state-run Social Security System (SSS) is urging more than 132,000 delinquent employers to avail of the penalty condonation program following the approval of a circular on the non-imposition of penalties on delinquent contributions during the Social Security Commission (SSC) meeting last week led for the first time by Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III as ex-officio Chairman. According to Dominguez, close to 1.4 million employees in the private sector stand to benefit from the SSS employers’ condo-
nation program. Delinquent employers may now submit their letters of intent to avail themselves of the condonation program at any SSS branch. The condonation program for unpaid contributions will be implemented until Sept. 6, 2019. “This is good news for employees of delinquent employers who may soon avail of the condonation program and make themselves compliant with the social security law. As much as possible, we want to avoid lengthy judicial processes,” Dominguez said after the
SSC meeting, which was held last March 13. “SSS contributions are savings for the future and hardworking Filipino workers deserve to benefit from the contributions employers are duty-bound to remit throughout their productive years,” he added. Under Republic Act 11199 or the Social Security Act of 2018, the Secretary of Finance is designated as ex-officio chairperson of the SSC, which is tasked to direct and control the SSS. SSS Officer-In-Charge Aurora Ignacio said about See AVAIL, page 11
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General Salipada K. Pendatun (GSKP) Mayor Bonnie T. Kali convenes the members during recent Municipal Peace and Order Council Meeting.
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General Salipada K. Pendatun (GSKP) Mayor Bonnie T. Kali carefully discussed issues in peace and order with members during recent Municipal Peace and Order Council Meeting. By Lisa Española
Preemptive evacuation imposed in Davao City Classes... from page 1
Sarangani, South Cotabato and North Cotabato, but it was lifted on Tuesday morning after Chedeng weakened as it made landfall over Malita, Davao Occidental around 5:30 a.m. But the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said “scattered to at times widespread moderate to heavy rains” will still be experienced in parts of Mindanao, including Region 12. OCD-12 initially placed the region under “blue alert” status on Monday morning due to Chedeng. City Mayor Ronnel Rivera issued Proclamation No. 1 late Monday afternoon, declaring class suspensions on Tuesday in pre-school and elementary levels in all private and public schools in the city. He said the move was aimed to “avert any untoward incident from happening, as well as to prevent any inconvenience that the heavy rains may bring upon the young people of the city.” In Sarangani province, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) said in an advisory that class suspensions were declared in the pre-school and elementary levels in the eastern municipalities of Malungon, Glan, Malapatan and Alabel. It said no similar declarations were made yet in the western towns of Maasim, Kiamba and Maitum, noting that it would depend on the intensity of the rains in the area. Milagros Lorca, head of PDRRMO-South Cotabato,
said classes were already suspended as of 7 a.m. from pre-school to senior high schools within the province’s 10 towns and lone city. She said there were some municipalities that declared class suspensions in all levels or including tertiary or college. In Koronadal City, the city government initially declared the suspension of classes from pre-school to elementary levels but later upgraded it to the senior high school level in all private and public schools “to prevent them to be exposed to danger brought about by continuous downpour” brought by Chedeng. “We’re continuously monitored the situation on the ground, especially if the rains will later intensify,” Lorca said. The official said the province has been so far experiencing continuous moderate rains since early Tuesday. As of 8 a.m., Pagasa raised the rainfall warning to orange in the area or “flooding is threatening in low lying areas and along river channels, and landslides in mountainous areas.” Lorca said they are closely monitoring some remote areas, especially villages in T’boli and Lake Sebu towns, due to the possible occurrence of landslides. “As of now, we have not recorded any untoward incident due to Chedeng,” she said. She added that all operations centers of the city and municipal DRRM councils have been activated and advised to regularly report the situation in their areas of responsibility. (MindaNews)
DAVAO City--The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) on Tuesday ordered the preemptive evacuation of families residing in low-lying areas as tropical depression “Chedeng” weakened into a low pressure area but was still expected to bring heavy rains across Davao Region. The order covered residents in the following areas: 1. Matina Crossing (Purok Guadalupe, Quiniones Compound, Pluto St. GSIS, Shrine Hills Diversion Road, Milky Way St. and Virgo St. GSIS Heights) 2. Barangay Mandug (DDF Village Mandug) 3. Barangay Buhangin (Purok Damayan) 4. Barangay Maa (Juario Village, Purok 9, Shrine Hills, Nacilla Village, Shrine Hills, Dinaville Subdivision, Iñigues Village) 5. Barangay 19 (Awhag Subd., Davao River Bank) 6. Barangay Matina Pangi (Diversion Road, Old Dumpsite) 7. Barangay Tigatto (Purok 16) 8. Talomo (Bypass Road) State weather bureau Pagasa said “Chedeng” would
No Trips. Passenger boats remain docked at Sta Ana.Wharf in Davao City on Monday (18 March 2019) as the Philippine Coast Guard suspended all trips to Talicud Island due to Tropical Depression Chedeng. MindaNews photo
still bring moderate to heavy rains over Davao Region. At the same time, the city government announced the cancellation of work at the City Hall effective 1:00pm Tuesday “to lessen the volume of people going home in the afternoon.” It said the LPA may cause street flooding in some parts of the city which may result
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in pedestrian and traffic congestion. Free bus rides would be provided starting at 3:00pm from City Hall to Toril, Calinan, Buhangin and Bunawan. In its final bulletin on “Chedeng” on Tuesday, Pagasa said the tropical depression made landfall around 5:30am over Malita
in Davao Occidental and has weakened into a low pressure area. Moderate to heavy rains will still be experienced over Surigao del Sur, Agusan del Sur, Davao Region, Soccsksargen, and portions of Northern Mindanao, Bangsamoro and Zamboanga Peninsula. (Mart Sambalud/MindaNews)
R.A form No.10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Zamboanga del Sur City/Municipality of Tukuran
Publication Notice R.A. 9048 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
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In Compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that NENA CAÑETE BERGOSA has filed with this office a petition for her a Change of First Name of EDUARDO CAÑETE BERGOSA from “EDUARDO” to “ABNER” in birth certificate of EDUARDO CAÑETE BERGOSA who was born on July 31, 1961 at Cebu City and whose parents are Bonifacio S. Bergosa and Nena T. Cañete. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her/written opposition to this office not later than April , 2019.
In compliance with Section 5 of R.A Act No. 9048/10172 a notice is hereby served to the public that RUTHCHEL ETAO SAMBAAN has filed with this office a Petition for correction of GENDER/SEX (Complete name of Petitioner) from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Birth Certificate of RUTHCHEL ETAO SAMBAAN who was born on February 4, 1990 at Baclay, Carlos, Tukuran, Zamboanga del Sur whose parents are FELIZARDO PEPITO SAMBAAN and ESTRELLA ESTEMADA ETAO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later then______________.
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The national issues
THE purpose why there is such a thing as campaign period before the actual casting of votes on Election Day is to allow the national issues, in the case of the senatorial race, to surface and the candidates to propose how they will address them through legislation. Out of their proposals the electorate decides who is best equipped to truly square off with the surfaced issues. Sadly, the quality of the current campaign is not living up to the expectation for which this period was set by existing electoral laws. What the candidates are currently doing at this time of the campaign is do their best to make a fool out of themselves by acting like clowns instead of statesmen. What really are the is-
sues begging the candidates’ proposed solutions? In the economic realm, the dire situation of the country’s agriculture sector needs utmost attention. That sector is tasked at ensuring food security, a national security issue, if I may say so, on the ground that no country including the Philippines, could afford to compromise this basic need of its people. Unless we all become robots or cyborgs, food security will always be on the top list of issues in any country. In regard food security, the actual situation leaves so much to be desired. This is what agriculture is for. In a number of columns in the past, we tried to lay down how this problem could possibly be addressed. Un-
fortunately, all the senatorial candidates are evading any serious discussion about this central issue, food. The second role of agriculture is to be the source of the country’s raw materials as it moves forward to that desired goal of becoming industrialized. Name me a nation that became industrialized bypassing this role of agriculture. None. Why? Because agriculture is the foundation of industrialization. Have the senatorial candidates discussed this role of agriculture during their campaign sorties? We mean by discuss is for them to show to the electorate the depth of their understanding of this issue and the depth of their solution. Inexplicably, this is one concern,
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industrialization, we want to achieve for our country but we never seriously discuss about this. We just content and then lull ourselves into believing we have already reached a certain level of industrialization given our current indulgence in some manufacturing efforts. In reality however what is happening in these existing manufacturing firms that serve as the source of our exports is simply repackaging, assembling, among others, because we are not churning See ISSUES, page 11
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Biblical prophecies now coming true
LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… See, I set before you today life and prosperity, death and destruction. For I command you today to love the LORD your God, to walk in obedience to him, and to keep his commands, decrees and laws; then you will live and increase... But if your heart turns away and you are not obedient, and if you are drawn away to bow down to other gods and worship them, I declare to you this day that you will certainly be destroyed…” (Deuteronomy 28:15, the Holy Bible). -oooPROPHECIES IN THE BIBLE ARE HAPPENING: COINCIDENCE OR PROOF OF THE BIBLE’S ACCURACY? Times have really changed. While a big part of the Philippines has literally gone dry and many Filipinos are now helplessly deprived of safe drinking water and water for their cooking needs
because of scorching heat, rampaging killer flash floods are submerging much of Papua, Indonesia, killing 50 Indonesians. This has prompted me to once again recall that there are actually several parts of the Bible which proclaim that rains, floods, strong winds, and scorching heat capable of burning human skin just by sheer exposure to the sun, are sure to come to this world. Are the rains, floods, strong winds, and too much heat only coincidental, or they are happening pursuant to the prophecies written in the Bible? If these calamities have been happening by mere coincidence or because the Biblical prophecies about them are already coming true, it would be well and good for many of us to have even some little information about what really the Bible is saying as the causes behind
these natural tragedies, and what the Bible’s prescriptions are, so people can somehow avoid or mitigate the death and destruction that come in their aftermath. -oooTHE “WISE” AND THE “FOOLS” WHEN RAINS, FLOODS, WINDS COME: In Matthew 7:24-27 of the Bible, we read of what Jesus said: the rains will come, and so do the floods and the winds. He said there are only two kinds of people who will face these rains, floods, and strong winds. The first kind are those whom He called as “wise”, who will not suffer destruction or death from these calamities. The second kind of people who will face the coming rains, floods, and winds are classified by Jesus as “fools”---or those who will surely suffer death and destruction as a result of the aforesaid weather aberrations. Now, who are the
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“wise” people, and who are the “fools”? Jesus said the “wise” are those who listen to, and obey, His Word (the Bible). And who are the “fools”? Jesus said, these are those who listen to His Word, but disobey the Word just the same. If we browse through the other books, chapters, and verses of the Bible, especially Deuteronomy 28, we will immediately realize that the “wise” are those who are given God’s blessings, while the “fools” are those who sent curses by God. -oooGOD IS NOT ONLY THE GOD OF LOVE; HE IS ALSO THE GOD OF JUSTICE: Many will say that God will never send curses to people who pray to Him and who believe in Him, See BIBLICAL, page 11
Think A Minute
Finding a lost masterpiece
THINK a minute. You are not one person but three: The person you think you are, the person others think you are, and the person you truly are. One day a man was looking in a used art shop. He picked up a painting that appeared very cheap. Then as he looked closer he saw another painting hidden underneath the cheap one. He knew that many valuable, lost masterpieces were hidden this way, so he bought it and hurried home to begin taking off the top cheap painting. After many hours of careful work, he could finally see a beautiful
masterpiece of art that had been lost for years. Now it was finally restored to its original beauty. Each one of us is like that masterpiece painting. The original person you and I were created to be is hidden by what others think we are—and especially by the person we think we are. Our own wrong thinking about ourselves stops us from becoming the person we can truly and fully be. Almost everything we are and do in life comes from the way we see ourselves in our mind. So if we want to change, we must go much deeper than just changing
our actions and behavior; we must change what we think about ourselves. “Success and satisfaction is an ‘inside’ job!” Other people usually just see the surface—how we appear and act on the outside, or what we have achieved in school or in our job and career. But that is just a part of you. Only your Maker knows the total, real you hidden underneath what others and you yourself see. Only your Creator knows all the facts about you, inside and out, since He is the One Who custom-made you to be a one-of-a-kind masterpiece who fills a special place in
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the world. Jesus is the only One Who can show you the person He designed you to be and help you actually become that person. Won’t you ask Him to forgive you for your wrong thinking and living? He can start changing your mind and heart today, so you can start becoming everything He created you to be. Just think a minute.
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DENR 10 gears up for World Water Celebration on March 22
Dads OK DP of Balubal Relocation site 2 THE establishment of more relocation sites for residents affected by calamities and projects is in the offing. The 18th City Council during its regular session Monday presided over by Vice Mayor Raineir Joaquin V. Uy approved the application of the city
government of Cagayan de Oro for the Development Permit (DP) of Balubal Relocation Project – Phase 2. The relocation site has an area of 43,816 square meters, containing 15 lots and 960 units. The issuance of the DP is, however, subject to the
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there will be no more checking [monitoring] once you work for the government. Reminder to all government staff that we must do what is right, provide good and honest service to our clients),” she said. Lizada said the spot check would determine if the human resource policies crafted are implemented on the ground. “(It will) also address gaps through feedback gathered, especially in the provision of frontline services. The Commissioner believes that frontline service units are crucial in improving the perception of clients of government efficiency as they are the first line of contact with the citizenry,” she said. Earlier, three employees were caught either playing mobile games or watching videos on their phones in a spot check at the local government unit of Naval in Biliran City. An office memorandum by Naval Mayor Gerard Espina prompted the spot check as “a significant number of employees” were reported to be playing mobile games during office hours.” (PNA)
willingly cooperated with the authorities,” PDRRMO Assistant Department Head Francis Jason Bendulo said in a statement on Tuesday. Bendulo said the evacuees are now staying in several barangay centers. “The evacuees are now receiving proper interventions and are awaiting clearance for them to return home,” he said. He said Davao Oriental was placed under Yellow Rainfall Alert as the whole province may still experience light to moderate rains. He added they are monitoring the water levels in
Tagubpo, Sumlog and Cuabo rivers in Lupon town. Power outages hit the towns of Caraga, Manay and Tarragona around 4am Tuesday. Local power service provider DORECO was doing repairs and maintenance to restore power. The Department of Public Works and Highways meanwhile confirmed on Tuesday morning that Masipit Bridge in Barangay Central, Tarragona town was impassable by all types of vehicles due to scouring. (Mart Sambalud/ MindaNews)
Basic accounting process By KRIZZA LORRAINE E. DUHAYLUNGSOD Administrative Assistant III Division Office DepEd Tangub
ACCOUNTING is the systematic and comprehensive recording of financial transactions pertaining to business. Accounting also refers to the process of summarizing, analyzing and reporting these transactions to oversight agencies, regulators and tax collection entities. The financial statements that summarize a public school’s operations, financial positions and cash flows over a particular period are a concise summary of hundreds of thousands of financial transactions it may have entered into over this period. All financial statements at the public school level are submitted at the respective schools division it belongs to. The schools
in Barangay Macabalan, Cagayan de Oro City. DENR 10 Regional Executive Director Arleigh J. Adorable said the activity aims to raise awareness on the importance of water and sustainable development. He said the celebration will remind the people to value fresh water and promote sustainability for fresh water resources management. “With the active support of the local government units, private and public sectors, we hope that we can sustain our efforts to cleaner rivers in the region. It is important that residents of the area will do their
share in taking care of our environment,” he said. The celebration will start with a program at 5:45 in the morning in Macabalan Covered Court to be followed with the clean-up of seven areas. A signing of Covenant of Membership on Tayo ang Kalikasan, with partners from the local government unit, other government agencies, civil society organization, business sector, academe, religious groups and other stakeholders, will be part of the program. The seven clean-up areas include Cilrai, Piaping Puti, See GEARS, page 11
conditions recommended by the City Engineer’s Office and the City Planning and Development Office. The ordinance was endorsed by the vice mayor, Councilor Ian Mark Nacaya, chair of the committee on laws and rules and majority members of the legislative body. (SP)
‘Chedeng’ displaces 920 families in DavOr
DAVAO CITY -- At least 920 families from the towns of San Isidro and Cateel and Mati City in Davao Oriental were displaced after heavy rains brought by tropical depression “Chedeng” caused severe flooding on Monday night. The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said 3,654 individuals who are residing near riverbanks and other flood-prone areas fled their homes as part of the preemptive response. “The Local Government Units who have facilitated the evacuation said that the evacuation was implemented smoothly as the residents
IN celebration of World Water Day on March 22, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Region 10 (DENR 10) will spearhead the celebration by making people from all walks of life committed to work together for cleaner rivers. With tagline, FoRIVER – Together forever for cleaner rivers and #riversforlife, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Region 10 (DENR 10), local government of Macabalan, Cagayan de Oro City and various stakeholders will gather more than 1,000 participants for a clean-up
division then submit the documents to the DepEd regional office. The DepEd regional office will submit all information to its central office. All reports of the central office’s Accounting department will be checked by an internal auditor. The papers of the internal auditor will be checked by a representative of the Commission on Audit (COA) embedded in that office. And that’s how accounting works in a public school in the Philippines. As a result, all accounting designations are the culmination of years of study and rigorous examinations combined with a minimum number of years of practical accounting experience.
DENR10, through the leadership of Regional Executive Director Arleigh J. Adorable (center), leads a series of preparatory meetings for the clean-up activity in Barangay Macabalan, this city on March 22, 2019 in celebration of World Water Day. Participants of the activity are other government agencies in Region 10, civil society organizations, local government unit and residents of Barangay Macabalan, and blogger and media groups. The clean-up, coined as FoRIVER – Together forever for cleaner rivers aims to duplicate the on-going clean-up and rehabilitation of Manila Bay. #TayoAngKalikasan Republika ng Pilipinas LUNGSOD NG ILIGAN Tanggapan ng Sangguniang Panlungsod REGULAR SESSION HELD ON FEBRUARY 19, 2019 PRESENT: Jemar L. Vera Cruz, Eric M. Capitan, Jesse Ray N. Balanay, Demosthenes R. Plando, Belinda C. Lim, Sorilie Christine R. Bacsarpa, Rosevi Queenie C. Belmonte, Ian C. Uy, Rhandy Ryan Francis A. Ong, Bernard Y. Pacaña Petronilo G. Pardillo, Renato L. Ancis, Cesarve C. Siacor, Datu Diamla Rolando D. So-ong, Nhicolle B. Capangpangan, ABSENT: Samuel B. Huertas,
City Vice Mayor Presiding Officer Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member, (OB)
RESOLUTION NO. 19-120 WHEREAS, the body deliberated on the resolution from the Iligan City Scholarship Program Committee duly endorsed by City Mayor Celso G. Regencia to merge the Scholarship Ass For Impoverished Pupils (SAGIP)”and for the high school scholarship dubbed “Providing The Underprivileged Youth With Scholarship Opportunity (PUSO).” WHEREAS, at present set-up these two scholarship programs were placed under the City Human Resource Management Office; WHEREAS, the fused two scholarship program and its surviving name shall now be called the Scholarship Assistance From The Government For Indigent Pupils and Students (SAGIPS) which shall be placed under the jurisdiction and control of the City Mayor’s Office;
sembled, that: SECTION 1. - This Ordinance shall be called the From The Government For Indigent Pupils and Students (SAGIP). SECTION 2. Coverage - SAGIPS Ordinance is solely intended For the indigent pupils and students from:
WHEREAS, thus in order for the Iligan City’s Scholarship Program to be more inclusive and responsive to the ever changing educational needs of the indigent students and pupils, there is this need to overhaul the scholarship programs and to expand it by including the Kindergarten pupils and Senior High students;
Kindergarten to Grade Six Grade 7 to Senior High School
SECTION 3. Amount Granted Annually - Scholars under this SAGIPS Ordinance are entitled to receive the following amount per year:
Beneficiaries Kindergarten to Grade Six Grade 7 to Grade 12
Amount Granted P1,000.00 PI,500.00
SECTION 4. The SAGIPS Program shall be placed under the jurisdiction and control of the City Mayor’s Office (CMO). SECTION 5. In order to select the eligible-beneficiaries under this program, the Iligan .City ‘Scholarship Program Committee which is headed by the Local Chief Executive shall formulate guidelines, policies and criteria. SECTION 6. - Appropriation of Fund. - There is hereby appropriated from any available fund in the present and prior years of the General Fund of the City Government of Iligan, an amount sufficient to answer the scholarship grants. SECTION 7. Repealing Clause. Any other ordinance, executive orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof which are inconsistent with this ordinance are hereby modified, amended or repealed accordingly. SECTION 8. Separability Clause. If, for any reason or reasons, any part or provision of this ordinance shall be held unconstitutional or invalid, other parts or provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and in effect. SECTION 9. - This Ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days after publication in a local newspaper. (VOTING BY ROLL CALL: CAPITAN, “Yes”; BALANAY, “Yes”; PLANDO, “Yes”; LIM, “Yes”; BACSARPA, “Yes”; BELMONTE, “Yes”; UY, “Yes”; ONG, “Yes”; PACANA, “Yes” PARDILLO, “Yes”; ANCIS, “Yes”; SIACOR, “Yes”; SO-ONG, “Yes” and CAPANGPANGAN, “Yes”).
WHEREAS, what triggered the merger of these two programs was the recent development in the country’s educational system, where it implemented the “K to 12” or otherwise known as the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013 (RA 10533); WHEREAS, the current SAGIP” and scholarships came into existence because of City Ordinance No. 06-4946 and it excludes Kindergarten and Senior High;
1. 2.
CARRIED Unanimously.
The undersigned hereby attests to the adoption of the foregoing Ordinance as verified to by the Member-author.
WHEREFORE, on motion of Member Petronilo G. Pardillo, duly seconded by Members Demosthenes K. Plando and Khandy Ryan Francis A. Ong. BE IT RESOLVED, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Iligan, that the following Ordinance be ADOPTED and APPROVED: CITY ORDINANCE NO. 19-6812 AN ORDINANCE FUSING INTO ONE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, THE EXISTING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS FOR ELEMENTARY CALLED “SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE FROM IMPOVERISHED PUPILS (SAGIP)”AND FOR THE HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP “PROVIDING THE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY (PUSO)” WITH A NEW NAME TO BE CALLED THE SCHOLARSHIP ASSIS INDIGENT PUPILS AND S TUDEN TS (SA GIPS) AND PLACING THIS NEWLY FUSED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM UNDER THE CITY MAYOR’S OFFICE (CMO)
Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Iligan in session as-
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BDO advances ranking in Top 1000 World Banks BDO UNIBANK further advanced its rank in the list of the Top 1000 World Banks, according to the London-based financial publication The Banker. In a statement, The Banker said BDO placed 235th in 2018, up 32 notches from the previous year’s standing of 267th. The same list also showed BDO as the Philippines’ frontrunner in terms of Tier-1 capital, assets, and robust earnings.
BDO posted a record net income of P32.7 billion in 2018 from P28.1 billion in 2017, representing a 17 percent growth and beating its P31 billion full-year guidance on strong recurring earnings from its core businesses. It likewise garnered another milestone as the first Philippine bank to breach the P3 trillion mark in total assets. The Top 1000 World See ADVANCES, page 11
Double-digit growth in real estate seen in 2019
DICT eyes partnering with telcos for common tower rollout By AEROL JOHN PATEÑA
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MANILA -- The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is eyeing to partner with local telcos in order to expedite the rollout of common towers which are vital to improve communication services in the country. In a statement on Monday, the DICT said it aims to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) and telcos to build 50,000 towers within seven years. “Telcos will be the enduser of these common towers so we fully need their cooperation to improve our overall telecommunication landscape,” DICT Acting Secretary Eliseo M. Rio Jr. said. The DICT and NTC, in coordination with the telcos, will identify sites where the common towers will be built. A target of 3,000 sites
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) through the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) in Sydney, Australia, partnered with Expand Franchising and other organizations in organizing franchising seminars and small group business consultations to promote franchising in Australia. The first franchising seminar was conducted on February 19, 2019 in Campbeltown in partnership with Narra Co-operative, Inc., a In photo: Mr. Rudolf Kotik of RK Franchise Consultancy discusses with a group of membership co-op cominterested overseas Filipinos and other guests the various opportunities in franchis- prised of Filipino-Austra-
lians involved in community events. On February 20, 2019, PTIC-Sydney hosted a coffee talk on franchising and a series of small group business consultations with Expand Franchising. A seminar on “Franchising Trends and Opportunities” was likewise hosted by the Australia Philippines Business Council (APBC) on February 21, 2019. Ms. Alma Argayoso, the Philippine Consul Commercial to Australia said the franchising seminars and business consultations are
By LESLIE GATPOLINTAN
MANILA -- The Philippine property market is expected to achieve double-digit growth this year, with real estate values seen scaling all-time highs across all sectors, Leechiu Property Consultants (LPC) said Monday. “We’re optimistic about the growth in the real estate sector. More or less, it will be a double-digit return across many assets, classes,” real estate services firm LPC chief executive officer David Leechiu said in an interview. Leechiu underscored the industry’s need to prepare for the central bank’s plan to bring down the reserve requirement from 18 percent to 8 percent by 2021. “That is going to release trillions of pesos into the economy, and a big chunk
of that will find its way to real estate,” he said. “(This will result in) lower interest rates and more investible funds for real estate.” In a press briefing, Leechiu said transaction values are expected to continue increasing in the office markets, as well as the residential and industrial segments. He bared the information technology-business process management (IT-BPM) and Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) continue to be significant demand drivers for office space. “The IT-BPM industry continues the upward trend since 2017 with now having 102,000 square meters (sqm) take-up in three months (of 2019). We expect for it to grow at a faster pace and reach the forecasted 450,000 sqm take-up in 2019
should there be more PEZA (Philippine Economic Zone Authority) spaces available in the market,” he noted. With or without the second package of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN), Leechiu said more IT-BPM firms are coming back after completing their diversification program from the Philippines, and because of labor wages in the United States which are climbing to new highs. He further said the POGO industry is also the notable driver for the residential market, which generates an annual housing rental income of USD 501 million. Leechiu also noted rising transaction values in condominium prices in Metro Manila driven by demand primarily from buyers from mainland China,
and a boom in warehousing demand in the logistics market from online retailers. “There is a surge in mainland Chinese buyers in the residential condominium sector and we anticipate for this to continue for the long term especially with the rekindled diplomatic ties between Philippines and China,” he added. He stressed that residential sales are no longer dominated by overseas Filipino workers (OFW) buyers but by buyers from the mainland. Moreover, Leechiu said industrial properties have kept pace with the trend of rising prices as online retailers seek to meet warehouse expansion requirements. “The rise of the E-Commerce industry in the Philippines is driving up the need for warehouse space
for the installation of the towers are set for the first year which will gradually increase to 10,000 sites from the fifth to seventh year. The DICT hopes to finalize the implementation of the common tower policy within a month after the telcos released the list of sites earmarked for tower roll-out. The department has signed agreements with 15 tower firms for the deployment of common towers in the country. The tower providers need to partner with the telcos for them to build on their infrastructures. The DICT will then sign a memorandum of agreement with them wherein the department will provide assistance through facilitation of permits, right of way, and providing other government support for infrastructure. The Philippines needs an additional 50,000 cell towers to be competitive with its neighboring See EYES, page 9
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initiatives under the Trabaho, Negosyo, Kabuhyan (TNK) program that the DTI overseas office in Sydney supports. The TNK is a project of the DTI in partnership with other government agencies, private sector, academe and civil society organizations, to promote entrepreneurship and generate employment. “We aim to help our Kababayans or their families back home invest in viable economic activities in the Philippines by providing See PROMOTE, page 11
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Petron-sponsored IAME Series Asia heads to the Philippines
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AME Series Asia (formerly known as X30 SEA) is once again breaking new ground with Round 1 of their 2019 race season to be held at the newly built Clark International Speedway Kart Track on March 23-24. Located within the Clark Freeport zone, this 13turn, high speed circuit boasts world class amenities and is a stone’s throw away from Clark International airport and several 5-star accommodations. With karting interest on the quick rise in the Philippines, the arrival of a world-class kart race series to the island Republic will further fuel the sport within the community.
Pet ron Blaze 100 Euro 6, acknow le dge d as the best gasoline in the Philippines, is the official fuel sponsor the 2019 IAME Series Asia, which will consist of six rounds, as follows: (1) March 23-24 Philippines; (2) May 11-12 Thailand; (3) May 25-26 Thailand; (4) Ju ly 6-7 Ma l aysi a; (5) August 3-4 Malaysia; (6) September 14-15 Malaysia. A c c o r d i n g t o M r. KC C hong of t he I S A organizing team, “We are expecting to see karters
from all over Asia, from Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Hong Kong, China, Japan, Korea and of course, the Philippines! This is going to be a very exciting race to kick start the season, with drivers from so many nationalities battling it out on the beautiful circuit of Clark International Speedway. Competitors in the respective categories i n t h e C h a mp i o n s h i p will once again stand a chance to win invitations to the IAME International Finals in Le Mans, France.
These invitations will be supplemented with Euro 2,000 cash and race tire packages each, making t h e m t r u l y at t r a c t i v e
prizes!” 2019 sees the implementation of new technical regulations to the series, like the newly
developed exhaust system that will give the already p ot e nt X 3 0 e ng i n e s a further performance boost. This is another
e x a m p l e o f I A M E ’s c o n s t a nt e n d e av o r t o improve the level of racing in their one-engine-make race series.
MAXXIS Tires brings to the Philippines the latest addition to its motorbike tire portfolio, the M-6161W
Kawasaki PH Launches the Rouser Dare Venture, a Reality-based Web Series Photo by KIT PILLA
The first ever motorcyclecentric reality show is finally here in the Philippines! Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) C or p or at i on ( K M P C ) invited members from the media and representatives from the various Rouser clubs to their plant office in Muntinlupa City for the launch of the online reality show that is sure to rouse the hearts of all riders, and motorcycle enthusiasts in the country – the Rouser Dare Venture! The Rouser Dare Venture is a digital reality show in the
Philippines where Rouser riders can participate in adventurous tasks that will test Rouser’s endurance and power. Pres ent dur ing t he official press launch are the executives of KMPC; headed by Senior Manager for Sales, Marketing & Customer Support Divisions, Ms. Ruby Macalintal, Brand Manager, Mr. Dan Reynald A. Darang, Marketing Communications Super visor, Ms. Mitch Ticzon, and Technical Product Consultant, Mr. Antonio Arnel Juco, together
with Bajaj Auto Limited’s Regional MarketingManager for ASEAN Countries, Mr. Shashank Golani With a roster of followers from different countries such as Nepal, Malaysia, Cambodia, and Sri Lanka; the Philippines’ own version of the Rouser Dare Venture aims to deliver a whole new Dare Venture experience that focuses on the fun, challenging and intriguing day-to-day life of the Rouser Riders, mixed with elements of humor, drama, action and suspense. Te n ( 1 0 ) s p e c i a l l y See KAWASAKI, page 9
Designed for the Filipinos’ underbone and moto street bikes, the M-6161W assures riders of great performance for taking on farther distances. It also promises better mileage, stability and traction for rider safety and convenience. The all-new M-6161W, which enables riders to conquer both city and long rides, features a directional tread pattern that enhances maneuverability in both dry and wet weather. It has a large contact patch for strong high-speed riding and braking. It also supports enhanced wet grip and cornering traction, tubeless
capability and diagonal tread for quick and efficient water dispersion. MAXXIS Tires COO Ronald Ang shares, “We emphasize the integration of superior performance and safety across all of our products. This is a critical value present throughout the research and process of developing the ultimate tire for our riders. The all-new M-6161W not only boasts premium quality but also exhibits our commitment to delivering road-ready products that match the need of our customers.” See MAXXIS, page 9
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Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio and Agrarian Reform Secretary John R. Castriciones award the Certificate of Land Ownership Award to farmer-beneficiary Eleuteria B. Chacon (middle).
Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio, together with Agrarian Reform Secretary John R. Castriciones, and Agriculture Secretary Manny F. Piñol award the Certificate of Land Ownership Award to farmer beneficiary Dioscoro Lindayao, Sr. (third from left).
MATINA, Davao – Davao City Mayor Sara DuterteCarpio, together with Agrarian Reform Secretary John R. Castriciones and Agriculture Secretary Manny F. Piñol led last Friday, March 15, the distribution of Certificates of Land Ownership Award (CLOA) to 2,095 landless farmers from the Davao Region at the University of Mindanao Gym, Matina, Davao City.
our country’s agricultural development,” said DuterteCarpio. She also extolled the effort of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) and encouraged the agency to further speed up the distribution of agricultural lands to the landless farmers. “To achieve peace and development, I reiterate the need to fast-track the
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In a row are nine farm trucks and one harvester turned over to select Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Organizations (ARBOs) in Davao Region by the DAR.
2,095 farmers from Davao Region received land titles A total of 4,525.5617 hectares of agricultural land were distributed. These farm lots are located in the provinces of Davao del Sur, Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental, Davao Occidental, Compostela Valley, and Davao City. “This gathering is the manifestation of our firm commitment to uphold the welfare of our farmers as important contributors to
land reform program in our country,” added the Presidential daughter and mayor. Duterte-Carpio also cheered on the farmers to develop the land they received. “I congratulate all the farmer-beneficiaries and I hope that this milestone will inspire you to work even harder towards an improved quality of life for
Davao Region braces for TD ‘Chedeng’
DAVAO CITY -- The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has raised a blue alert warning as Tropical Depression Chedeng rapidly accelerated, threatening the Davao Region and the rest of Eastern Mindanao with maximum sustained winds of 45 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of 65 kilometers per hour. As of 11 am, Chedeng was located over the midwestern part of the South Philippine Sea about 348 kilometers east of Mati City, Davao Oriental or 438 kilometers east of Davao City. Chedeng will bring scattered rains over parts of the region. Davao City, the southern part of Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental, Compostela
your family”. One of the recipients of farm lots, 64 year-old Eleuteria B. Chacon from Panabo City, Davao del Norte is thankful for the land title received. “Hinintay namin ito mula 1995. Sobrang saya ang naramdaman namin ng mga kasama ko. Hindi namin inasahan na matatanggap namin ang ibedensiya ng landownership namin ngay-
ong taon,” said Chacon. “Ipagpapatuloy namin ang pagsasaka sa lupa. Patuloy naming aalagaan at hindi namin ito pababayaan,” she added. Aside from the distribution of land titles, the DAR also turned over nine farm trucks worth P3.6 million each, one harvester, and bags of farm seeds to qualified Agrarian Reform See FARMERS, page 10
DA-URC deal to boost potato farming in PH BANSALAN, Davao del Sur -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) and Universal Robina Corp. (URC) signed a PHP5-million program to boost the potato industry in the country. In a ceremonial planting of potato at the far-flung village of Balutakay on Friday, Secretary Emmanuel Piñol said under the partnership, the URC will provide high quality Granola potato seeds from Canada, a widelycultivated variety, while DA, through its High-Value Crops Development Pro-
gram, will provide farm inputs to identified potato farmers’ cooperatives. URC initially handed over 17 metric tons or 17,000 kilograms of G3 Granola seed tubers. Piñol said that DA will oversee the program implementation and will connect URC and farmers to research opportunities that will lead towards a more sustainable, science-based, and marketoriented regional potato industry. “URC will teach our See DEAL, page 9
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Mayor Sara, admin bets back release of narco list
DAVAO CITY -- Mayor Sara Duterte and senatorial bets of the ruling Partido ng Demokratikong Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) backed the exposé of local officials in the narco list, saying it would help voters choose their right leaders. Mayor Sara believes that a vote for a candidate should be a personal decision based on a voter’s perception and assessment of all the can-
didates. Sara said she chose not to get a copy of the list of narco politicians because she would rather leave it to the voters to decide on the qualifications, they would look for in a candidate above and beyond what is required by law. Former Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go, Senator Cynthia Villar, Rafael Alunan, Sena-
tor Sonny Angara, former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Ronald dela Rosa, and Maguindanao 2nd district Representative Zajid Mangudadato believed revealing the names of narco politicians was for the good of everybody. Go, in an interview Saturday, said the so-called narco-politicians should either clean up their acts or submit evidence to clear their names.
He said it would be better for those named in the narco list to voluntarily cooperate with the government in its fight against illegal drugs. “Kung iginigiit naman ninyong wala kayo talagang kinalaman sa illegal na droga, magbigay kayo ng sapat na ebidensya para malinis ang inyong pangalan at mawala ang pagdududa sa inyo ng taong bayan (If you insist that you have no See BACK, page 10
City invites dog lovers to Araw ng Panabo 7th Fun Dog Show on March 29, 2019 at ARF Gym, Brgy. New Pandan. THE City Veterinary Sec- The Fun Dog Show will tion is inviting all dog feature various contests lovers to join the 7th Araw such as the Best Asong ng Panabo Fun Dog Show See INVITES, page 10 By VIKKI J. AMORIO
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farmers the proper way of planting and during their harvest, URC will check the quality of their produce and will buy it if it will pass their standards,” he added. The program also aims to help farmers get access to farm inputs such as quality seeds and fertilizer, training and market opportunities. The farmers’ cooperative beneficiaries were the Highland Farmers Agri Cooperative from Barangay Kapatagan, Digos City, Davao del Sur, Mt. Apo Potato Farmers Association from Barangay Managa, Bansalan, Davao del Sur, and Alegre Arabica and Vegetable Growers Association in Barangay Alegre, Bansalan, Davao del Sur. Aside from DA and URC, the Bureau of Plant Industry-National Seed Quality Control Services (BPI-NSQCS) will also conduct and train potential seed growers to make quality potato seeds available in Davao Region. The Southern Philippines Agri-Business and Marine Aquatic School of Technology (SPAMAST) NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Intestate estate of the late Jonathan F. Navales, who died on June 13, 2016 at mount of Blessing Hospital, Poblacion, Libongan, without any will. That the said deceased, at the time of his death left a certain parcels of land located at Lilingayon, Valencia City, Bukidnon and San Carlos, Valencia City, Bukidnon and more particularly described as follows, to wit: I A PARCEL OF LAND (44-E, Psd-10-037506, being a portion of lot 44, Pls-281, Lilingayon Public Land Subdivision) Situated in the Barrio of Lilingayon, Municipality of Valencia ( now City of Valencia) Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY SEVEN (25,477) square meters more or less. Covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-76449. II A PARCEL OF LAND ( Lot 44-D, Psd-10-037506, being a portion of lot 44, Pls-281, (Lilingayon Public Land Subdivision) Situated in the Barrio of Lilingayon, Mun. of Valencia ( now City of Valencia) Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of EIGHT THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED NINETY TWO (8,492) square meters more or less. Covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-76450. III A PARCEL OF LAND ( Lot 6-B, Psd-10-101321-018930, being a portion of Lot 6, Pls-988, San Carlos Public Land Subd.) situated in the Barrio of
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will provide research and development assistance through monitoring the yield performance and the occurrence of pests and diseases in granola seeds from Canada under Davao del Sur conditions. In 2017, the country’s table potato demand reached 380,333 metric tons while local production was only at 116,783 metric tons. This is a whopping 69 percent local supply shortage. In the same year alone, t he count r y imp or te d 121,652 MT pre-processed fries, which is equivalent to 243,304 metric tons of fresh potatoes. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the production of white potato in the country reached 116,783 metric tons in 2017 with Davao Region as the country’s second leading potato producer with 9,846 metric tons average annual production. (PNA)
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In the event, Schools ers are also contributing to Division Superintendent the demand for warehouse Edilberto Oplenaria said space. (PNA) the event also showcases the initial outputs and gains of the Senior High School stu- from page 6 dents; generate income and countries in providing qualprofit from the products and ity communication services services; build confidence to the public according to among Senior High School the department. (PNA) students in the demonstration of skills and abilities; strengthen awareness of the from page 2 Senior High School Program; with the Ozamiz City gov- and increase stakeholders ernment in giving students support for the Senior High more options after senior School Program. (SMRN/ PIA10) high school,” he said. “Through this expo, we hope to empower students in terms of helping them from page 6 choose the right options of online retailers,” he said, for themselves, such as giv- noting local third-party ing them opportunities to providers and food retailpursue a college education, Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT and preparing them for the 4TH SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District right career after graduation,” Iligan City Bayocot added. IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE CIVIL CASE NO. 2019-024 For his part, Ozamiz AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES EDWARD F. COMORO AND City Police Office chief Po- DHARYL IRISHJEN AGUINID -COMORO lice Chief Inspector Jovie DHARYL EDWARD F. COMORO AND IRISHJEN AGUINID -COMORO Petitioners. Espenido said the goal is to X-------------------------------------------------------------------------/ motivate the students. He ORDER also cited the importance of Before this court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the education in making better- petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on Sepinformed decisions. tember 13, 2014 at Iligan City, both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced
San Carlos, Mun. of Valencia ( now City of Valencia) Province of Bukidnon. Containing an area of TWENTY NINE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY SIX (29,476) square meters more or less. Covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-75353. IV A PARCEL OF Land (Lot 6, Pcs10-004005, Consolidation Subdivision of Lot 9-B-3 & Lot 9-B-4, Psd-10-023484) situated in the Barangay Bagontaas, City of Valencia, Province of Bukidnon. Containing an area of TWO THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY (2,750) square meters more or less. Covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-109598. V A PARCEL OF LAND ( Lot 1, Pcs-10-004005, Conso;idated Subd. of Lot 9-B-3 & Lot-9-B-4, Psd-10-023484) situated in the Barangay Bagontaas, City of Valencia, Province of Bukidnon. Containing an area of ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED NINETY EIGHT (1,598) square meters more or less. Covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-109592. That no personal properties are involved in this Extra-Judicial Settlement. That the best and Information of the parties hereto, the said deceased left no debts. Is subject of Extra Judicial Settlement of Estate, under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Policarpo I. Catalan, Jr. CPA, Notary Public, per Doc No. 500; Page No. 100; Book No. CLI; Series of 2016.\
CAGAYAN DE ORO MAIN BRANCH P & J Lim Bldg., Tiano Brothers Kalambagohan Sts., Tel. # (08822) 727-829 * Telefax # (088) 856-1947 CAMIGUIN BRANCH B. Aranas St., Poblacion, Mambajao, Camiguin Tel. # (088) 387-0491
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IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES GLENN MENDOZA ROMITMAN AND MARY ROSE R. ROCAMORA – ROMITMAN
In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048 a notice is hereby served to the public that SINFORSO JR. L TAGANAJAN has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “TRISTAN” to “SINFOROSO JR.” in the Certificate of Live Birth of TRISTAN TAGANAJAN who was born on 04 August 1954 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Teresita Labaria and Sinforoso Taganajan. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than March 2019.
(SGD.) MARIA PURA C. MASCARIÑAS City Civil Registrar
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R.A.10172 Form No.10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao Del Norte City /Municipality: Iligan City NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 7 of R.A. 10172 a notice is hereby served to the public that ARCHE A. RICA has filed with this Office a petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly SEX from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ARCHE CADOTDOT ATWIL who was born on 08 March 1994 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Linda B. Cadotdot and Artemio A. Atwil. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than March 2019. (SGD.) MARIA PURA C. MASCARIÑAS City Civil Registrar
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Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4TH SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’a Judicial District Iligan City CIVIL CASE NO. 2019-026
GLENN MENDOZA ROMITMAN AND MARY ROSE R. ROCAMORA – ROMITMAN Petitioners. X-------------------------------------------------------------------------/
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 Sagadan, Tubod Lanao del Norte and Sta Elena, 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 13, 2014 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 April 17, 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 11th day of March 2019. (SGD.) HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge MDN: Mar 13, 20 & 27, 2019 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 BETWEEN SPOUSES RONALD A. QUIJOY AND SHIRLINA QUIJANO-QUIJOY
CIVIL CASE NO. 2019-025
ERLAND LUMANDAYA CAMBAYA AND PRINCISS MAE B. ALMEROL- CAMBAYA Petitioners. X-------------------------------------------------------------------------/
ORDER
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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 October 3, 1998 at Tanjay, Negros Oriental, 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 B4 SCIONS TOMINOBO, Iligan City and B5 SCIONS, TOMONIO, 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 FOUR (4) 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, October 3, 1998 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 April 17, 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 11th day of March 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 October 18, 2013 at Iligan 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 egal process relative to this case at their residence at Purok Sudlonon, Tibanga, Iligan City and Purok Pag asa, Carbide Village, 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, October 18 , 2013 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 April 17, 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 11th day of March 2019.
(SGD.) HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge MDN: Mar 13, 20 & 27, 2019
(SGD.) HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge MDN: Mar 13, 20 & 27, 2019
CIVIL CASE NO. 2019-022
RONALD A. QUIJOY AND SHIRLINA QUIJANO-QUIJOY 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 July 11, 1988 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 summon and other legal process relative to this case at their residence at Tipolo, Mandaue, Cebu and Purok Riverside, 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 Seven (7) 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, July 11, 1988, 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 April 12, 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 5th day of March 2019. (SGD.) HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge MDN: Mar 13, 20 & 27, 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 ERLAND LUMANDAYA CAMBAYA AND PRINCISS MAE B. ALMEROL- CAMBAYA
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- Versus FOR : Judicial Confirmation of The DIVORSE by TALAQ. RUINA RAJAB ARAJI. Petitioners. X--------------------------------------------/ SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TO RUINA RAJAB ARAJI. Pantao ,Talipao Sulu G R E E T I N G S: By virtue of the Court Order dated February 18, 2019, You are hereby required appear or file with this court within (10) days from the date of the last publication of this summons, either personally, through counsel or with the assistance of the clerk of Court at Diesel Tech, Engineering Building, Tubod, High-way, Iligan City, your answer to the petition filed by your husband ( TAIB ASANAINI HAJAN ), which substance he prays for a grant of Divorce. You are here by required to serve a copy of your answer upon petitioner at his residence at Tonggo, Buruun, Iligan City. You are remind of the provision in the IBP-OCA Memorandum on Policy Guidelines dated March 12, 2002 to observe restraint in the filing a motion to dismiss and instead allege the grounds thereof as defenses in the answers. Should you fail to come personally or through a representative or file your answer to the petition within the aforesaid period the court shall proceed to receive the evidence ex-parte upon which judgement shall be rendered. Iligan City , Philippines, February 19, 2019. (SGD.) NASORRODING A. ALI Clerk of Court
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Beneficiaries Organization (ARBOs) in the region. The turn-over of farm equipment was followed by the presentation of a check worth P10 million pesos to the DAR from the Department of Agriculture to fund the lending program initiated by the two agencies for the farmer-beneficiaries. Provision of support services is one of the major components of the DAR to provide assistance to the beneficiaries in managing the awarded land and make it more productive. Castriciones encourages EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF JOSEFA PRESBITERO ESTRADA Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late JOSEFA PREBITERO ESTRADA, who died last December 12, 2007 without any will, That the said deceased left the following parcels of land, more particularly described as follows, to wit; a. A parcel of land situated in Poblacion, Valencia City, Bukidnon, containing an area of EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY THREE (853) square meters or less, covered by TCT No. T-10776 and identified as Lot 221B-3 (LRC) Psd-231609, registered in the name of JOSEFA ESTRADA married to FRANCISCO ESTRADA; b. A parcel of land situated in Poblacion, Valencia City, Bukidnon, containing an area of ONE HUNDRED NINETY FIVE (195) square meters more or less, covered by TCT No. T-17630, and identified as Lot 4-D, Psd-10-004511, registered in the name of FRANCISCO ESTRADA, married to JOSEFA ESTRADA; c. A parcel of land situated in Poblacion, Valencia City, Bukidnon containing an area of ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY (1,670) square meters more or less, covered by TCT No. T-15702, and identification as Lot 195-L-3 (LRC) Psd-112333, registered in the name of FRANCISCO ESTRADA, married to JOSEFA ESTRADA; are the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF JOSEFA PRESBITERO ESTRADA; made and entered into by and between: FRANCISCO ROSAL ESTRADA, of legal age, Filipino, widow, and a resident of No. 12D West, Twin Towers, Ayala Avenue, Makati City, Metro Manila 1226, represented in this Act by his duly authorized Attorney-in-fact, JOCELYN PRESBITERO ESTRADA, with postal address at No. 12D West, Twin Towers, Ayala Avenue, Makati City, Metro Manila 1226, ANTHONY PRESBITERO ESTRADA, of legal age, Filipino citizen, married, residing at No. 20 Molave Avenue, Molave Subdivision, Paranaque City, Metro Manila, MARILYN ESTRADA INTENGAN, married with postal address 8713 Fulton St., E. Ada, Michigan, USA, 49301, JOCELYN PRESBITERO ESTRADA, Filipino citizen of legal age, single, residing at No. 12D West, Twin Towers, Ayala Avenue, Makati City, Metro Manila, SUSAN ESTRADA BRODMANN, married with postal address at 7300 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans, LA, USA, and FRANCISCO PRESBITERO ESTRADA JR., with postal address at 2532 Amatista Street, San Andres, Manila; Under Notary Public of Atty. MARLOWE C. SELECIOS; as per Doc. No. 418; Page No. 84; Book No. LVI; Series of 2015.
all farmer-beneficiaries to join ARBOs in their respective provinces because these are the channels where the DAR funnels its support services, such as farm facilities, trainings, loans, institutional development interventions, infrastructure projects, and other programs.
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ment of Public Works and Highways, the Philippine National Police, the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) are on call. The Philippine Coast Guard already suspended sea travel from Davao City’s Sta Ana Wharf to Kaputian in the Island Garden City of Samal and back and Stan Wharf to Talicud and back. P C G a ls o c anc el e d island-hopping activities due to rough seas due to Chedeng. The local governments of Monkayo, Mawab, Maragusan, and Montevista have already suspended classes at all levels in both private and public schools. Compostela Valley provincial government also suspended classes at all levels in Nabunturan, New Bataan, Pantukan, Maco, and Mabini. The Compostela Valley risk reduction council has also activated its Operation Center as of 1 pm on Monday. (PNA)
Valley, Davao del Sur, Davao Occidental, the eastern part of North Cotabato and the eastern part of Sarangani are placed under Signal Number 1. OCD-11 information officer Leslie Lao Francisco said the agency and other government offices including local government units have already conducted a two-day pre-disaster needs and risk assessments on Sunday and Monday. Francisco said all personnel and the different disaster council members like the Department of Social Welfare and Development, Department of Health, Department of the Interior and from page 8 Local Government, Depart- Pinoy (6 months old and up), Best Puppy (4months NOTICE old and up), Best Small Breed (1 year old and up), Notice is hereby given that the Intestate of the late FLORIDA L. LIM. Best Large Breed (1 year This Extra-Judicial Partition of old and up), Best AmeriEstate made and entered into by and can Bully (1 year old and between: up), Most Fashionable Dog, We, Josefina L. Estrada, married
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connections in illegal drugs, just give enough proof to clear your names and clear the doubts of the people),” Go added. Senator Cynthia Villar said she does not think that revealing the names of narco-politicians would affect the candidacies of the administration senatorial slate. Villar believes that the local officials mentioned in the narco list would be given the chance to explain their side. Senator Sonny Angara, on the other hand, said local officials should bet-
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ter answer if their alleged involvement in illegal drugs is true. Angara, who joined the Araw ng Davao parade on Saturday, said the local officials in the narco list should face it, although some have already come out denying they are in some way involved in illegal drug activities. Former interior secretary Rafael Alunan said the release of the list is for the people to know who they are voting in the election because illegal drugs is a threat to national security and undermines the government and society. Alunan, who is a guest candidate of the PDP-Laban, said narco-politics needs to be addressed because people want to be protected from being raped and robbed. “Ang paglabas ng listahan ay makatutulong sa botante to choose the right people to govern their communities and the national security in the long run (Coming out with the list will help the voters choose the right people to govern their communities and the national security in the long run,” said Alunan, who was in Davao City for the People’s Grand Rally on Friday. Maguindanao 2nd district Representative Zajid Mangudadatu, for his part, said it was a validated list. “At least malaman ng ating mga kababayan sino
involved. Pananagutan nila kung ano kasalanan para malinis ang ating bayan (At least our people know who are involved. They (narco politicians) should be responsible for it and in order for our country to get rid of the illegal drugs),” Mangudadato said. “So far di makaka-apekto lahat ng kandidato (It will not affect our candidacies), Mangudadatu said. He said the narco politicians cannot be their supporters, adding that the candidates are loyal to their political parties. For former PNP chief Ronald dela Rosa, if their support will come from the narco-politicians, then “never mind”. “It is ironic that you support the fight against illegal drugs and you give your support to the local officials,” dela Rosa said. He said he would accept his fate if said local officials would campaign against them to get back at the President. He confirmed that some of the names mentioned in the list were from time to time mentioned in the past, adding that the list has been validated. “Hindi lang yan product of investigation, it’s a product of intelligence (It is not only a product of investigation, it’s a product of intelligence),” he added. Dela Rosa said the President is only thinking for the good of the people. (PNA)
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extending help to persons deprived of liberty. “The presence of PNP sends a message that life is indeed beautiful. Life is beautiful that’s why we should not put it to waste by doing what is not right and by disobeying laws, especially being involved in illegal drugs,” Corsame said. Corsame said the BJMP would continue to create programs which are responsive to the needs of the inmates. He also expressed optimism their partners will continue to join them in their advocacy. In response, Jane (not her real name) said, “Nagpasalamat kami ug dako sa PNP ug BJMP na bisag naa nami dinhi, gitagaan gihapon mi ninyo ug importansiya nga maka-celebrate mi sa women’s month celebration.” (We are grateful to PNP and BJMP since they give importance to us to celebrate Women’s Month) As part of the PNP advocacy, they are committed to help the persons deprived of liberty to give importance in the society. (SMRN/PIA10)
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Aside from the launching of Balay Silangan, Villanueva declared Magsaysay town as the third drugcleared municipality. Linamon, Matungao and Magsaysay were the three drug-cleared municipalities among 22 municipalities in the province of Lanao del Norte. “The municipality of Magsaysay has passed and complied all the requirements and parameters to be a drug-free municipality,” PDEA Director said during the signing and declaration ceremony. Town Mayor Azizah S. Omar personally congratulated her 24 barangay chairmen for participating in the campaign on illegal drugs as per President Rodrigo Duterte’s advocacy. “This campaign on illegal drugs will not be successful without the help of the people and the community,” Mayor Omar said. Meanwhile, Provincial Director of Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Bruce Colao said that the declaration of Magsaysay town as drug cleared municipality is very significant and a big accomplishment in peace and order. Second District Project Coordinator Aiza Rellon, meanwhile, organized Magsaysay PWUDS (Person who Used Drugs) Farmers Association to start livelihood after graduation. A sari-sari Store awaits them after they graduate at Balay Silangan Reformatory Center to start livelihood, she said. Cutting of ribbon, signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) were all done during the event. This event was witnessed
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them with information and resources to help them succeed as entrepreneurs”, Argayoso said. “Franchising is one of the business opportunities that we promote because it’s an important tool for economic development that creates thousands of enterprises and generates millions of jobs,” Argayoso added. Mr. Ignacio Gimenez of Expand Franchising brought to Australia its partner in the Philippines, RK Franchise Consultancy,Inc., represented by its founder, Mr. Rudolf Kotik. Mr. Kotik has over 40 years in the franchising business and developed over 800 brands in the Philippines and abroad. Mr. Kotik presented franchising trends and opportunities and the benefits, procedures and steps to becoming a franchisee or a franchisor for those who would like to scale up and open their business for franchising. “We believe owning a franchise is a good invest-
Wednesday, March 20, 2019 ment. It has less risk than an independent start-up with an average ROI of two years and the opportunity to grow the business more rapidly than an independent business,” Kotik said. “It’s the biggest and most successful business system in the world and the Philippines is in the top ten with the most number of franchise units globally. Among the latest trends are innovative food and beverage outlets, self-service laundromats, education and tutorial services, specialized beauty services, and animal care services,” Kotik added. While most of the interested parties were overseas or former Filipinos, looking for a franchise to set-up in the Philippines or bring to Australia, a number of foreigners also expressed interest in the co-ownership arrangements where several investors can buy 80% share in the franchise while 20% remains with the franchisor. The franchisor will run the business and provide monthly financial reports and quarterly dividends. This is a win-win arrangement where a franchisor uses OPM or Other People’s Money to grow the business, while a franchisee invests in a business without having to worry about the day-to-day operations.
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Piaping Itum, Punta, Barra Proper, Barra Riverside/ Barra Shoreline and Accretion. Purok leaders will lead the participants to their assigned areas. Each participating agency or group will be assigned a clean-up area. The line bureaus of the DENR namely the Environmental Management Bureau, Region 10 and the Mines and Geosciences Bureau, Region 10 take active part in the activity. The City Government of Cagayan de Oro with the Hapsay Sapa Project will mobilize its personnel for the activity. To heighten the awareness of the students on the importance of water and sustainable development, the DENR 10 will conduct school lecture on March 19 in Macabalan National High School. Clean-up activities will be undertaken on the same day by the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) of Misamis Oriental and Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) of Initao at Bitan-ag Creek, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City while the Community Environment and Natural Resources of Gingoog City will be along Gahub river in Gingoog City. An information campaign will also be conducted in Mapua Elementary School, Balingoan, Misamis Oriental on March 20. In Lanao del Norte, CENRO-Iligan will conduct a clean-up along Baloi River on March 15, PENRO-Lanao del Norte and CENRO
Kolambugan will hold a clean-up along Maranding River on March 22; and the PENR Office of Camiguin will hold a clean-up in Guinsiliban River on March 20. An information campaign in Lawigan Bura National High School, Guinsiliban will be done on March 22. A bamboo planting and river clean-up along the Aloran River, Aloran, Misamis Occidental will be spearheaded by CENRO Oroquieta. #riversforlife
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out into finished goods any raw material coming from our own farms. In a short span of time, Vietnam has already overtaken us in this regard. Truth is, in the eyes of the international community, we look very pathetic. We can’t even source internally our own rice requirements. Have the candidates discussed how the illegal drug problem become worse after the inception of the administration’s bloody war on drugs? Just think of this. When this war was started, no less than President Duterte claimed there were about two million drug dependents in the country. Now, the president himself said the number of the country’s drug dependents is now in the vicinity of eight million. So from almost two million it is now eight million. What does this tell us? That the drug problem despite the estimated 25,000 deaths of suspected drug users and pushers has not abated but even worsened. What conclusion can we make out of this admission by the President himself? That the bloody war on drugs is a failure as a solution to the problem. But why is this not being discussed so that we can hear from the aspiring senators what will they do with this? The lack of discussion about this issue in the current campaign is truly baffling. (jelbacon@yahoo.com; jelbaconii@gmail.com)
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because He is the God of Love. I am sorry but this kind of a perception or belief, if you may, is not accurate, and is not in accordance with the teachings in the Bible, the Word of God. Indeed, the Bible is clear: while God is the God of love, He is also the God of justice, being just and righteous all the time. What does this mean? It means that, yes, indeed, God so loved the world that He Himself came down to earth from heaven in human likeness and form, as a man with flesh and blood, to accept as He indeed accepted in His Holy Flesh, Holy Blood, and Holy Spirit, the penalty for man’s sinfulness so man can escape the fire and worms of hell. But the Bible is also clear, especially from Matthew 7:24-27 and Deuteronomy 28:15-68, that when the
man that God loved ever so deeply is no longer listening to, and obeying, His commands, He would not hesitate to kill that man through the curses that He promised to rain down upon him. Therefore, we should all transform ourselves by the renewing of our minds: we should learn to read God’s Bible, and obey His commands. -oooREACTIONS? Call me at 0977 805 9058, 0918 574 0193, 0917 984 2468, and 0933 825 1308. Email me at batasmauricio@yahoo.com. Send messages to me at my Facebook and Messenger accounts, under the name “Melanio Lazo Mauricio Jr.” or through the website www. andknk.ph. Thank you very much!!!
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with the provisions that could be disadvantageous to the country, may become the gold standard of other loan agreements, Guzman added. Guzman said that the contracts for other Chinese loans such as the one for the New Centennial Water Source-Kaliwa Dam Project would follow the template of onerous provisions found in the Chico River Pump Irrigation Project. The loan agreement for the Kaliwa Dam which was signed in November 2018 is yet to be made public and IBON has yet to receive a copy of the loan agreement it requested from concerned offices. Guzman added that the Php12.2-billion Kaliwa Dam will be 85% funded by China official development assistance (ODA), in other words, debt that will be paid for by the public in the future. “China loans are onesided and impose onerous conditions, which could result in the Philippines virtually giving up its sovereignty,” said Guzman. IBON previously raised questions on the Chico River Pump Irrigation loan agreement being governed by China laws, and that any arbitration or suit shall be heard at the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Court (CIETAC). “Natural resources, including water, are the subject of these loan agreements, which makes it more problematic if conditions are lopsided in favor of foreign governments, creditors and investors,” Guzman added. Instead of prioritizing the attraction of one-sided foreign investments and loans for its infrastructure program, the government should put national interest and public welfare first over local and foreign big business interests. Government can start by subjecting the loan agreements it is signing to public scrutiny and declining those that are not mutually beneficial and do not contribute to the country’s domestic economic development, IBON concluded. Source: Ibon.org
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them don’t have birth certificates. She said there is an average of 5-6 children per family, although some families have 8-9 children. But Pinaray said they were able to register as voters. Asked if the Commission on Elections asked for their birth certificates, she answered, “No”. She added she obtained a marriage certificate after she and her husband, Patrick Pinaray, joined a tribal mass wedding years ago. She said they were not required to show a birth certificate before the mass wedding. The law requires birth certificates for marriages as well as a certificate from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) that neither of the parties who wish to marry each other has been married. The absence of a birth certificate explains why many Matigsalugs here, especially the elder ones, can’t tell their exact ages, Pinaray said. One such resident is Ana Ansulog, a farmer who just estimated her age at around 60 because she didn’t know her birthday. DepEd policy on birth certificate In an order dated 26 January 2018, the Department of Education (DepEd) requires a birth certificate issued by the PSA formerly the National Statistics Office for enrollees in kindergarten and Grades 1, 7 and 11. However, the same DepEd order states that in the absence of a PSA birth certificate, “the parent or guardian must submit a Birth Certificate (late registration) from the local civil registrar or a barangay certification containing the basic information of a child” such as complete name, name of parents, date of birth and sex. “Submission of the learner’s Birth Certificate from the PSA or the local civil registrar, or barangay certification shall only be done once during the duration of the child’s basic education,” the order adds. Required by gov’t programs, too Aside from enrollment, assistance-oriented government programs also require birth certificates. These include membership in PhilHealth and the conditional cash transfer scheme called Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). 4Ps in particular requires birth certificates for all household members. There are government programs however that don’t require birth certificates. For example, the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s Assistance to Individuals in Crisis only requires a certificate of indigency from the barangay and any valid ID for clients needing prescription medicines without which they may die. The program has a fund of P1 billion sourced from the Office of the President. Aside from Davao City, the Matigsalugs also inhabit parts of southern Bukidnon province, notably the upland areas of Kitaotao town. (H. Marcos C. Mordeno/MindaNews)
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Balabagan observes 59th founding day BALABAGAN, Lanao Sur --- This municipal government is on high spirits following the successful celebration of its 59th foundation anniversary last March 15. In her message, Mayor Edna V. Ogka Benito shared their efforts through the years to implement progress and development in their humble town. “Mahigit limang taon na mula ng sinimulan natin ang pagbabago sa ating bayan, mula sa isang matamlay na bayan tungo sa isang masiglang pamayanan. Ikinalulugod ko na sa aking ika- 6 na state of the municipal address, narito ang mga bunga ng pagbabago. Noon, wala pa tayong kuryente, napakadilim na tila ba nakasanayan na natin. Ngunit tayo’y kumilos at umaksyon kasama ang ating equally supportive Sangguniang Bayan. Lumiwanag ang ating main streets na nakapalibot sa civic square hangang sa
bahagi ng Benito Avenue malapit sa ating central mosques,” Mayor OgkaBenito said. The lady mayor said they also invested on sustainable and clean energy source
through their 20% development fund by installing solar powered street lamps. “Pinakikinabangan na natin ito hanggang sa ngayon and we are able to implement ahead of time
prior to the restoration of LASURECO which happens to be off service for 5 long years. Noong tayo’y maupo bilang alkalde, agad din nating tinugunan ang mga hinaing ng ating mga
motorista maging ating mga mananakay dahil sa mga sira-sirang daan at napakamahal na pamasahe. Sinimulan natin ang pagsasaayos ng ating daan, ang Itil-Poblacion road na siyang pinunduhan ng DPWHARMM. Inabot ng siyamsiyam at sa hindi malamang kadahilanan na hanggang ngayon my bahagi pa din ng Itil-Poblacion road ang hindi tapos ng DPWHARMM,” she claimed. In this regard, Mayor Ogka-Benito challenged the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to continue the unfinished programs and projects of the defunct Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). “I would like to appeal to Interim Chief Minister Al-Hajj Murad Ebrahim to continue with the left unfinished projects of the DPWH-ARMM,” said Mayor Ogka-Benito. Meanwhile, the lady
mayor said they prepared various activities such as ball games and also invited a national artist to perform before the people of Balabagan. Former Rivermaya lead singer Jason Fernandez entertained the crowd along with local entertainers from North Cotabato were also around and brought laughter to the audience. There were also fireworks. “This is our way of giving back to our people “, Mayor Ogka-Benito said. Other visitors present during the culmination program include Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) Assistant Secretary Dickson Hermoso, BTA representative Ebrahim Alih, former ARMM Vice-Governor Harou n A l - R ash i d A . Lucman, Jr., and former Regional Legislative Assembly (RLA) assemblymen Atty. Abol Alam Padate and Farouk “Froxy” Macarambon. (Analisa Española)
Guests and visitors shared their piece of happiness with Mayor Edna V. Ogka Benito during the culmination of the 59th foundation anniversary.
Mayor Edna V. Ogka-Benito in a festive mood with the guests.
A token was given to a guest.
Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) Assistant Secretary Dickson Hermoso receives a token from Mayor Edna V. Ogka-Benito.