Mindanao Daily (March 20, 2020)

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Volume IX, No. 244

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Tandag City on partial lockdown over coronavirus By CHRIS PANGANIBAN Contributing Editor

THE City Government of Tandag shall impose partial lockdown to further strengthen precautionary measures against COVID-19. Mayor Roxanne C. Pimentel issued Executive

DOLE-10 pushes for flexi work sked amid COVID-19 CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- Director Atheneus A. Vasallo of Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)-10 has urged private establishments which are now suspending work amid coronavirus disease (COVID)-19 to find remedies or flexible work arrangement within their workforce. In a press conference at the mayor’s office here, Vasallo said DOLE is very much concerned about COVID-19 because this is a threat to employment security through temporary shutdown of establishments. As early as January, he shared, the DOLE secretary issued a labor advisory directing all establishments to come up with a health and safety program on how to prevent and control the COVID-19. Recently, however, the labor secretary issued Advisory No. 9 allowing a flexible working arrangement See SKED, page 11

Order No. 8 to implement strict social distancing, curfew, and partial lockdown in the city starting Wednesday, March 18. In the guidelines, the City advised everyone to stay at home and refrain from going to public places.

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Ozamiz implements ‘strict’ community quarantine By DIVINA M. SUSON Corresondent

ILIGAN CITY -- The local government unit of Ozamiz has implemented starting 12:00 noon on Wednesday, March 18, a strict community quarantine despite having zero case of COVID-19 in the city.

Mayor Sancho Oaminal said all vessels and air transportations has been suspended and land travels, although permitted, has been restricted. The operations of barge or roll-on roll-off (RORO) from Mukas in Kolambogan town in Lanao del Norte

were being suspended. RORO is the most convenient way to enter Ozamiz or to go to Misamis Occidental, Dipolog City and parts of Zamboanga del Norte. With the suspension of sea travel, motorists and or passengers who are going to the said places have to

THREE senators on Wednesday welcomed the decision of President Rodrigo Duterte to place the country under a state of

go through Zamboanga del Sur areas and travel for about 3 hours, instead of 15 minutes, before reaching Ozamiz. Oaminal clarified that residents of Ozamiz, especially those who are coming home, after their works

2 more PUIs patients in Cag. De Oro expired See PARTIAL, page 11

See IMPLEMENTS, page 11

By CRIS DIAZ Executive Editor

at the same time ease the burden of our frontliners and ordinary citizens as we come to grips with this public health crisis,” Poe said in a statement.

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY: Two more Persons Under Investigation (PUIs) died in a government hospital here, bringing to a total of three deaths as patients suspected of contracting COVID-19 virus rises in this port capital. Dr. Jose Chan, Medical Director of the Northern Mindanao Medical Center (NMMC) based in Cagayan De Oro City, made the announcement Thursday morning. He said that the two female patients were placed under PUIs after they were diagnosed with severe acute respiratory infection (SARI). Chan said that it could not be established whether the two patients died of the COVID-19 virus because of the failure to transport their samples for laboratory analyses in Manila. He said that the two female patients did not come from Cagayan De Oro City, but were referred only to the NMMC hospital. On Wednesday, the NMMC has admitted 58 PUIs, 35 of them were

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See EXPIRED, page 11

Cagayan de Oro City disinfects the City Hall amid rise in COVID 19 cases in the country. (Vincent Philip Bautista/PIA10)

Senators back declaration of state of calamity amid Covid-19 By JOSE CIELITO REGANIT

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calamity, saying such move is necessary to allow both national and local governments to utilize their respective calamity and quick response funds (QRF) to contain the spread of the

coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) in the Philippines. Senator Grace Poe said the move would allow concerned agencies to quickly address shortages in critical

items needed in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. “The decision is necessary to bolster sweeping relief and emergency efforts to contain the outbreak and

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DSWD, LGUs to provide food, non-food Camiguin intensifies aid to families during quarantine period precautionary measures THE Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), in coordination with local government units (LGUs), is set to provide family food packs and nonfood items to families and individuals during the implementation of the community quarantine in some areas due to COVID-19. This is part of the Department’s Technical Assistance and Resource Augmentation (TARA) mandate to assist LGUs as they address the food and

other basic requirements of their constituents in times of emergencies. The LGUs’ requests for augmentation shall be subject to validation by the assigned social welfare and development officer in the area. DSWD’s Field Offices (FOs) are now coordinating with LGUs in identifying target beneficiaries, distribution points, and strategies to be undertaken to ensure the smooth distribution of goods.

DSWD will also partner with the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for the hauling, delivery, and distribution of the food packs and non-food items such as hygiene kits to LGUs. DSWD FO XI has a total of P2.5 million standby funds and P40 million worth of food and non-food items to sustain the provision of food and other essential supplies to various communities.

Aside from these, DSWD is now finalizing its guidelines for the provision of social amelioration services that would further benefit families and individuals affected by this health crisis. The Department continues to provide the delivery of maagap at mapagkalingang serbisyo to the poor, vulnerable, and disadvantaged, while putting premium to the health and safety of its beneficiaries and personnel in this time of public health emergency.

amid COVID-19

CAMIGUIN -- As President Rodrigo Duterte declared a State of Public Health Emergency throughout the country, Provincial GovernorJurdin Jesus Romualdo steps up precautionary measures for the prevention,control, and monitoring of COVID-19 in Camiguin, March 13. Under the Executive Order No. 11 series of 2020, temporary travel restriction has been imposed to nonFilipino citizens who are non-residents of Camiguin except those visiting foreign nationals in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic endorsed by the Department of Health (DOH) and the Departmentof Foreign Affairs (DFA), spouse and children of Filipino citizens who are residents of the island, and those non-Filipino citizens, their spouses and children who have permanent residency in the area. All residents of Camiguin regardless of nationality who have travelled abroad for the last 90 days shall be considered as Persons Under Monitoring (PUM). Thus, they must undergo a self-imposed quarantine for 14 days and be monitored daily for the presence of symptoms related to COVID-19 infection. The self-imposed quarantine shall be lifted before the end of the 14-day period only after the conduct of confirmatory laboratory test showing negative results. Any PUM who violates the conditions shall be arrested and detained in a special designated quarantine The Bangsamoro Government holds a press conference to update members of the facility unless sooner lifted media on the efforts of the government to combat the spread of coronavirus disease after negative confirmatory 2019. (BPI) testing.

BARMM tracks down Filipino tabligh delegates to Malaysia for COVID-19 monitoring

MARAWI CITY -- The Bangsamoro Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on COVID-19 is tracking down the Filipino-Muslims who participated in an Islamic preachers (tabligh) gathering recently held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This, after the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF), announced that 215 Filipinos attended the religious gathering. The said gathering was reported to be linked to the sudden spike of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Malaysia. The gathering, attended by over 16,000 people, was held from February 27 – March 1, in Kuala Lumpur’s Jamek Sri Petalling Mosque. “We already have some names,” Bangsamoro IATF Spokesperson and Cabinet Secretary Mohammad Asnin Pendatun confirmed in a press conference on Wednesday, March 18. He said the other participants submitted themselves and are practicing self-quarantine. Meanwhile, Minister of Health Dr. Saffrullah Dipatuan noted that they “do not have a specific figure of the percentage of how many See TRACKS, page 9

Moreover, every person entering the island shall automatically be deemed PUM if upon initial examination, displays symptoms related to the COVID-19 infection. They must disclose their travel history and other relevant details as well which may be asked to them at ports of entry. They should show personal and travel documents when required. However, any person who refuses to disclose intended information shall be denied entry into the province. All data collected during disclosure are considered as privileged and shall be used only for official purposes. If used unauthorized,breach of public trust or criminal sanctions shall be imposed against the concerned person. Activities that draw huge number of attendees such asGraduation programs, sports leagues, social dances, beauty pageants, concerts,processions and parades, cock fights, convocations, and the like shall be cancelled or postponed. However, places of entertainment shall be open to the public from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM only provided that social distance protocol,availability of sanitation facilities, and proper cough and sneeze etiquette must be observed. Same precautions shall also apply to regularly conducted faith-based activities like masses, services, and prayer gatherings. Upon entry of offices, agencies, establishments and common carriers, visiting persons must sanitize their See MEASURES, page 9

Iligan imposes curfew due to coronavirus threat ILIGAN CITY -- The city government of Iligan has imposed a strict curfew to combat the spread of the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Under Mayor Celso Regencia’s Executive Order No. 30, which he signed today, a curfew from 9 p.m. to

5 a.m. would be enforced effective immediately. Exempted are members of the Philippine National Police, Philippine Army, Marine, Airforce, Coast Guard, Fire department, medical personnel, Philippine Red Cross, barangay officials and BPATs, and

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duly-accredited first responders on duty or on a pertinent mission. Mall operations are also suspended effective March 19 until further notice. Grocery stores, pharmacies, and hardware were exempted from this rule. According to the city government, other establishments selling necessities such as food and water (and outside the malls) are allowed to open, provided they will exert effort in exacting social distancing such as deliveries, See CURFEW, page 9

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DTI-MisOcc implements price freeze on basic goods Semelya sa lubi, giapod-apod sa 101 ektarya sa MisOr MIDANGAT na dinhi sa Misamis Oriental ang 10,000 ka simelya sa lubi nga anaa na karon sa Provincial Capitol compound, Biyernes, Marso 13, 2020. Kini nakatakdang ipang-apod apod sa mga mag-uuma alang sa 101 ektarya nga coconut expansion dinhi sa lalawigan. Ang rehabilitasyon sa coconut plantation programa Gobernador Bambi Emano alang sa pagkab-ot sa target nga “sugar green coconut ug green oil” nga pwedeng mahimong panginabuhian sa katawhan. Kini, isip pre-

parasyon sa umalabot nga ting-ulan sa bulan sa Mayo. Ubos niini nga programa, matag maguuma hataga’g 100 ka simelya sa matag 1 ka hektarya. Kinsa man gusto mo-avail niini modangop lang sa buhatan saa Provincial Agriculture Office aron malista. Gi-aghat ni Provincial Agriculturist Jose Apollo Pacamalan ang publiko nga mosalmot niini nga programa, hilabina niadtong maguuma nga molupyo sa Misamis Oriental isip dugang panginabuhian.

OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Misamis Occidental convened here the retailers of the cities of Ozamiz and Oroquieta to discuss price freeze on commodities. The DTI issued on Tuesday a price freeze on all basic necessities amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) threat. DTI-Misamis Occidental Provincial Director Jane Marie Tabucan reminds retailers that there should not be any increase in the prices of basic necessities and prime commodities while the freeze is in effect, adding that the public must be reminded of their consumer rights and responsibilities especially in this emergency situation. Tabucan has warned unscrupulous individuals and owners of business establishments against hoarding alcohol and hand sanitizers amid panic buying as a result of the declaration of health emergency due to COVID-19. “Everybody must be responsible in these hard times,” she said. Retailers agreed to limit the selling of alcohol to two bottles per customer

for 250ml and 500 ml and four bottles per customer for 60ml and 150ml. Pursuant to Republic Act No. 7581 or the Price Act, the prices of basic necessities shall remain frozen at their present levels for 60 days, or until sooner lifted by the President whenever there is a declaration of a state of emergency, calamity, or other similar conditions. Basic necessities that are under the jurisdiction of the DTI include canned fish and other marine products, locally manufactured

instant noodles, bottled water, bread, processed milk, coffee, candles, and laundry soap, detergent, and salt. On the other hand, basic agricultural goods such as rice, corn, cooking oil, fresh, dried and other marine products, fresh eggs, fresh pork, beef and poultry meat, fresh milk, fresh vegetables, root crops, sugar, and fresh fruits are under the Department of Agriculture (DA) while essential drugs are under the regulation of the Department of Health (DOH)

Firewood and charcoal are under the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) while household LPG and kerosene are under the Department of Energy (DOE). Consumers are enjoined to report business establishments that violate the price freeze and provide substantial evidence such as proof of purchase and official receipt. DTI also requested to log their transaction upon purchase for monitoring purposes.(SMRN/PIA10)

DTI-Misamis Occidental meets with retailers of the cities of Ozamiz and Oroquieta to discuss price freeze on basic goods amid COVID-19 scare. (DTI MisOcc)

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OVP offers free shuttle to health workers THE Office of the Vice President is organizing free shuttle services to health workers in Metro Manila amid the Luzon-wide enhanced community quarantine to fight the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Vice President Leni Robredo announced that her office will begin shuttle services on Wednesday, March 18, 6 a.m., for medical workers, who are at the frontline in the fight against COVID-19. The OVP’s free shuttle services will serve six routes such as Alabang-Magallanes to Tayuman, EDSA Roxas Blvd. to EDSA Quezon Ave., SM Mall of Asia EDSA to Sta. Lucia East Cainta, EDSA ext. / Macapagal Ave. to

Monumento LRT, SM Fairview to Lawton and Balintawak LRT to Heritage Hotel EDSA extension. Under the guidelines, only medical workers along the routes are allowed to ride the shuttle. They are also required to present their hospital ID to be able to ride the service. Other precautionary measures such as temperature checks and social distancing will also be observed. Here are the detailed routes of the shuttle services: ROUTE 1: RITM Alabang — Magallanes SLEX MRT (via Osmeña Hig hway, via Quirino Ave.) — Taft Ave. LRT — PGH / UP-NIH —

Lawton LRT — Carriedo LRT — Recto LRT — Tayuman LRT — Jose Reyes Memorial Medical Center ROUTE 2: Heritage Hotel EDSA ext (via Roxas Blvd., via Quirino Ave.) — Taft Ave. LRT — PGH / UP-NIH — Manila City Hall (via Quiapo) — UST Hospital — UDMC (via Welcome Rotonda, via Quezon Ave.) — Phil. Orthopedic Center (Banawe, via Araneta Ave. — EDSA Quezon Ave. MRT ROUTE 3: SM MOA Globe EDSA — EDSA Taft LRT / MRT — Magallanes MRT — Guadalupe MRT — Shaw MRT — Cubao MRT / LRT2 (via Aurora Blvd., via C5 ext.) — QMMC (via C5 / Marcos

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Highway) — Santolan LRT2 — Sta. Lucia East Grand Mall, Cainta ROUTE 4: EDSA ext. / Macapagal Ave. — EDSA Taft LRT / MRT — Magallanes MRT — Shaw MRT — Cubao MRT / LRT2 — East Ave. Medical Center — Phil. Heart Center — Lung Center of the Phils. (via Quezon Memorial Circle) — VMMC (via EDSA) — Monumento LRT ROUTE 5: SM Fairview (via See SHUTTLE, page 11

Hints and Traces

Gratuitousness

THIS should be the attitude in our self-giving. It has to be done without counting the cost, without expecting any reward. We should not worry about anything, because God knows everything and gives us everything that we need. And he cannot be outdone in generosity. The more we give of ourselves, the more he will reward us. We just have to do our self-giving very freely. As Christ himself told his apostles, “Freely you have received, freely give.” (Mt 10, 8) And the first one to live by this principle is Christ himself. He gave himself freely to us, including his own life. He did not mind the sacrifices, the insults and mistreatment he underwent. This is what true love is. It is a total self-giving. But

the mysterious part of it is that it actually generates more love and self-giving in others. It inspires others to give themselves in the way of true love. That is why true love has its own reward. It has the dynamic of being repaid also with love. We should always be encouraged to give ourselves to others gratuitously without strings attached, without conditions. Even if instead of being reciprocated properly and requited, our love is misunderstood and rejected, we just have to go on loving. The only reason for loving is because that is what true love is. It is this love that is the real essence of God, of whom we are his image and likeness. Loving in this way can only mean giving all the

glory to God. We have to be careful because we always have the tendency to give glory to ourselves, if not totally then at least partially. Our motto should be “Deo omnis gloria,” all the glory to God. We should not worry about our own glorification because God will take care of it. This is what St. Paul said in this regard: “For those God foreknew, he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son… And those he predestined he also called. Those he called he also justified. Those he justified he also glorified… If God is for us, who can be against us?” (Rom 8, 29-31) What a consoling thought, these words of St. Paul are! This way of loving, of giving ourselves to

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others without counting the cost and without expecting any return, is what would identify us with God, with Christ. This is how Christ behaved. We have to learn to give ourselves to others and to do good without attracting attention. We have to learn the art of passing unnoticed. Whenever Christ performed his miracles, he would always tell the beneficiaries not to announce to the public what he did to them. Of course, the beneficiaries See GRATUITOUSNESS, page 11

Letters from Davao

Of Covid, lockdown and Periwinkles MARCH for Davao City is a month of celebration. The climax is March 16 when this southern capital, the communication and commercial center of Mindanao and home to the Philippines President celebrates Araw ng Dabaw. This year the city anniversary’s celebration is not only subdued it is altogether canceled. The city imposed community quarantine. By the time this piece comes out of the press however the entire Region 11 shall have been locked down, a decision arrived at by the region’s political leadership. Davao City Mayor Inday Sara Duterte-Carpio was chosen by the Regional Development Council and the

Regional Peace and Order Council to head the Davao Region Covid-19 Task Force. Region 11 is composed of the provinces of Davao del Sur, Davao Occidental, Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental, and Davao de Oro and the component cities. Based on its initial directive Davao Region Covid-19 Task Force shall “implement the suspension of land, sea, and domestic air for 14 days, and maybe reduced to 7 days upon review of Infectious Disease Specialist Consultant. – Close all entry to Region XI at 00:01H Thursday, 19 March 2020,” the advisory read. The order also states that those exiting the region will be allowed anytime,

but, they cannot come back beginning 00:01H Thursday, 19 March 2020 and for the next 14 days. This order has been extensively announced in print, broadcast and in social media platforms. I do not know with other provinces and cities, but as I write this, we in Davao City are braced for the lockdown. Even with the initial community quarantine, nearly the entire city population followed the city directives. Where I live, in Robinsons Highlands, I can count on my left-hand fingers the number of cars that pass by. I am now on my 6th day and I went out once and briefly to buy adult milk and repair kit for a

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defective kitchen faucet. Tiny periwinkle seedlings have grown underneath the mother plants and, too, I bought plastic pots and garden soil to repot them. For the next 14 days or beyond, I will watch them grow. I isolate each of the delicate plantlets away from the ever playful dogs we have. The next 14 days is not much of a sacrifice. We can go on for another 14 days or maybe more. If this is a sacrifice at all, it is part of the solution to deprive the coronavirus of another See COVID, page 11

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EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 048-2020 AN ORDER IMPLEMENTING CERTAIN EXTRAORDINARY MEASURES IN THE CITY OF CAGAYAN DE ORO TO CONTROL AND LIMIT EXPOSURE TO THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (CoVID-19) WHEREAS, on March 07, 2020, the World Health Organization issued a statement reminding all countries and communities that the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) can be significantly slowed or even reversed through the implementation of robust containment 2. and control activities; WHEREAS, on March 08, 2020, a State of Public Health Emergeney was declared throughout the Philippines by the Office of the President under Proclamation Number 922 of even date entitled “DECLARING A STATE OF PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY THROUGHOUT THE PHILIPPINES”; WHEREAS, the National Government’s Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Disease (LATF-EID) issued Resolution No. 11, Series of 2020, dated March 12, 2020, raising the Code Alert System for COVID-19 to Code Red Sub-level Two

further notice. Lastly, the so-called night markets near the Cogon, Carmen and Westbound areas are also directed to be closed effective March 17, 2020, also until further notice. SECTION 2. IMPOSITION OF CURFEW. - Starting 10:00 o’clock in the evening of March 17, 2020 until 5:00 o’clock in the morning of the following day, and for every day thereafter, curfew shall be imposed in the entire City of Cagayan de Oro, applicable to all ages and genders. Accordingly, all establishments within the City of Cagayan de Oro, such as stores, bars, restaurants, spas, massage parlors, videoke bars and the like shall be closed during the curfew hours. Excluded from the curfew are those persons who need to go out of their homes for valid reasons or to respond to an emergency. Likewise exempted are the following:

1. 24/7 convenience stores, stores in or near terminals, pharmaWHEREAS, Section 4 of Republic Act No. 11332, entitled “MANDATORY cies and other similar establishments. REPORTING OF NOTIFIABLE DISEASES AND HEALTH EVENTS 2. Those working in businesses with a work schedule within the OF PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERN ACT”, empowers the public health curfew hours, authorities to declare quarantine, isolation and rapid containment 3. health workers, measures for disease prevention and control; 4. authorized government officials, 5. those traveling for medical or humanitarian reasons, WHEREAS, the Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention pub- 6. persons transiting to seaports and bus terminals, lished an article entitled “NONPHARMACEUTICAL MEASURES FOR 7. persons providing basic services and public utilities, PANDEMIC INFLUENZA IN NONHEALTHCARE SETTINGS-SOCIAL 8. persons delivering food and medicines, and DISTANCING MEASURES”, stating that Influenza virus infections are 9. essential skeletal workforce of the City Government of Cagayan believed to spread mainly through close contact in the community (e.g., de Oro. homes, workplaces, preschool and day care centers, schools, public places), and more frequent and intense contact among children has a particularly major role in transmission. Social distancing measures SECTION 3. ENFORCEMENT. - The Cagayan de Oro City Police Office, aim to reduce the frequency of contact and increase physical distance Task Force Oro, the City DRRMO, the Regulatory Compliance Board, between persons, thereby reducing the risks of person-to-person and Barangay Tanod personnel of the barangays are hereby directed to strictly enforce this Executive Order. transmission; WHEREAS, Republic Act (RA) No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991,” authorizes the City Mayor to carry out such emergency measures as may be necessary during and in the aftermath of man-made and natural disasters and calamities;

Failure to abide by the foregoing guidelines and measures shall be meted with appropriate action, in accordance with relevant laws and regulations. For this purpose, the Legal Department is directed to initiate appropriate charges, as may be warranted.

WHEREAS, Cagayan de Oro City is the convergence City in Northern The Business Permit of any Establishment which refuses to follow may Mindanao, being the site of big malls and shopping centers as well as be revoked after a review by the Business Permits and Licensing Office. major recreational and entertainment places The City Government of Cagayan de Oro shall regularly evaluate the WHEREAS, there is an urgent and compelling need for people any- restrictions based on findings and recommendations of the relevant where in the circumstances to stay at home and for Government to agencies. control or limit the possibility of their converging, especially in nonSECTION 4. EFFECTTVITY. This Executive Order shall take effect imessential activities; mediately. Any order inconsistent herewith shall be deemed repealed. NOW, THEREFORE, I, OSCAR S. MORENO, Mayor of the City of Cagayan Issued this 16th day of March, 2020 in the City of Cagayan de Oro. de Oro, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order:

1. SECTION 1. CLOSURE OF CERTAIN ESTABLISHMENTS. - All malls, shopping centers, cinemas and other major recreational and entertainment places in the City of Cagayan de Oro are hereby directed to be closed effective March 17, 2020 until further notice. However, the following establishments in the above-mentioned Hon. OSCAR S. MORENO premises shal be allowed to remain open: City Mayor a. Groceries; b. Pharmacies; Attested by: c. 24/7 Convenience stores, bakeshops and pet shops; d. Hardware stores; e. Health Clinics, diagnostic centers and laboratories; and f. Restaurants.

Furthermore, all internet and gaming shops in the City of Cagayan de Oro, whether inside or outside the above-mentioned places, are likewise hereby directed to be closed effective March 17, 2020 until

TEODORO A. SABUGA-A, JR. Acting City Administrator MDN: Mar 20, 2020

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Price freeze on basic goods in place until May 15 By RUTH ABBEY GITA-CARLOS

MANILA – Following the declaration of a state of calamity in the Philippines for six months, price freeze on basic commodities will be effective until May 15, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said Wednesday. The price freeze covers all persons, including those who sell basic goods through the Internet or other media, according to the joint memorandum circular of the DTI, the Department of Agriculture (DA), and the Department of Health (DOH). “Prices thereof shall not increase in the retail market for any reason or for any purpose for the next 60 days upon its declaration or until May 15, 2020, unless sooner lifted by (President Rodrigo Duterte),” Trade Secretary Lopez said in a Palace press briefing late Wednesday night. Lopez said the implementing agencies should ensure the strict implementation of the price freeze.

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Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said the price freeze was intended to make sure that food and essential goods “remain affordable to all”. “It is also being done to ensure that no one takes advantage of anyone. Nasa gitna po tayo ng krisis, isang pagsubok na malalampasan natin kung tayo po ay magtutulungan. (We are in the

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middle of the crisis, a challenge that we can overcome if we help each other),” said Nograles, who was also present at the press conference. Duterte on March 16 placed the entire Philippines under a state of calamity for a period of six months to allow the government to tap additional funds that will be utilized to address the outbreak of coronavirus

disease 2019 (Covid-19) in the country. Monitoring of prices Nograles said the prices of basic necessities are “automatically” frozen after Duterte declared a nationwide state of calamity. He added the InterAgency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases See FREEZE, page 9

From PUJ driver to a leading agri-machinery fabricator in B’non MR. Rey Amora, proprietor of Amora Machine Shop and Iron Works in Valencia City, Bukidnon was a PUJ driver for 5 years and worked for an industrial machine shop for 10 years. From his savings, he decided to put up his own machine shop. The business started as a one-man company with low capacity equipment. Mr. Amora had a difficulty in competing in the industry since the market demands for bigger and heavier equipment. Moreover, faster service and higher machine capacity are required to accommodate all customers. On September 8, 2008, Amora Machine Shop and Iron Works was established. It offered steel fabrication, spare parts machining, and repair services. He initially had a capital of P 150,000.00 from his income as a driver and P250, 000.00 loaned from the bank to purchase See DRIVER, page 11

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Security Bank Advisory as of March 19, 10:00AM SECURITY Bank’s priority is the protection, security, and welfare of our clients. In light of the Luzon-wide enhanced COVID-19 quarantine, we have made the following adjustments to customer and client services. Branch and Banking Services Selected branches in Metro Manila will be open from 9AM 3PM. To practice social distancing, we encourage our clients to utilize our online banking services, namely, Security Bank Online and Digibanker. For immediate cash needs, all our ATMs and CAMs are operational. To find the one nearest to you, you may visit our website at www.securitybank.com As of March 19, 2020, we have 172 Branches open to serve you. All branches in Visayas and Mindanao will remain open. For more updates as we monitor the situation. Please visit our website or our official Facebook page at Facebook.com/SecurityBank. LIST OF OPEN BRANCHES (March 19, 10:00AM) 1. Acropolis 2. Adriatico-P. Faura 3. Alabang-Insular 4. Alicia 5. Angeles 6. Antipolo 7. Ayala Alabang 8. Ayala-Rufino 9. Bacolod - North Drive 10. Bacolod-Lacson 11. Bacolod-Mandalagan 12. Baguio 13. Baguio BGH Rotonda 14. Balanga 15. Balut 16. Bambang 17. Banawe-Kitanlad 18. Bangoy - Chinatown 19. Batangas 20. Bel-Air 21. BF Resort-Las Pinas 22. Bicutan 23. Binan 24. Binondo 25. Boni Avenue 26. Bukidnon Valencia 27. Butuan 28. Cabanatuan 29. Cabanatuan - Maharlika 30. Cagayan de Oro-Osmena 31. Cagayan de Oro-Velez 32. Calamba - Crossing 33. Calapan 34. Capitol Commons 35. Capitol Hills 36. Catarman 37. Cauayan 38. CDO-Georgetown Cybermall 39. CDO-Limketkai 40. Cebu - Business Park 41. Cebu - Juan Luna 42. Cebu - Uptown Osmena 43. Cebu Danao 44. Cebu-A.S. Fortuna 45. Cebu-Mactan 46. Cebu-Osmena 47. Congressional 48. Congressional Tower 49. Connecticut-Greenhills 50. Cotabato City 51. Cubao 52. Dagupan 53. Dagupan - Lucao 54. Dasmarinas 55. Davao - Magsaysay 56. Davao - Panabo 57. Davao - Rizal 58. Davao-Bajada 59. Davao-Lanang 60. Davao-Matina IT Park 61. Davao-Monteverde 62. Davao-Toril 63. Del Monte 64. Digos 65. Dipolog 66. Divisoria I 67. Dumaguete 68. Eastwood 69. EDSA-Magallanes 70. Elcano 71. Emerald 72. Ermita

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Espana Blvd. Fort Bonifacio - Net Cube Fort-Triangle Drive General Santos General Santos National Highway 78. Guadalupe 79. Herrera 80. Iligan 81. Iloilo-Business Park 82. Iloilo-General Luna 83. Iloilo-Iznart 84. Iloilo-Ledesma 85. Imus 86. Kabankalan 87. Kalibo 88. Kalookan 89. Katipunan 90. Koronadal 91. La Trinidad 92. La Union 93. Lagro 94. Laoag 95. Lapu 96. Legazpi 97. Lucena 98. Main Office Branch (MOB) 99. Makati Avenue - Constellation 100. Malabon 101. Malabon - Potrero 102. Malate 103. Malolos 104. Mandaluyong 105. Mandaluyong-Greenfield 106. Mandaluyong-Libertad 107. Mandaluyong-Pioneer 108. Mandaue 109. Mandaue-North Road 110. Marikina 111. Market! Market! 112. McKinley Hill 113. Medical City 114. Meycauayan 115. Molino 116. Montalban 117. Naga 118. Olongapo 119. Ongpin 120. Ormoc 121. Ortigas-Greenhills 122. Ozamiz 123. P. Guevarra-Wilson 124. Pagadian 125. Pandacan 126. Pasig C. Raymundo 127. Pasig Mabini 128. Pasig Santolan 129. Pasig-Mercedes Avenue 130. Pasong Tamo 131. Promenade-Greenhills 132. Puerto Princesa 133. Quezon Ave.-Capitol Medical 134. Regalado Fairview 135. Roman Square 136. Rosario 137. Roxas City 138. Salcedo 139. San Fernando-Dolores 140. San Francisco-Agusan del Sur 141. San Jose - Nueva Ecija 142. San Pablo 143. San Pedro 144. Santiago 145. Solano 146. Soler 147. Sta. Maria-Bulacan 148. Sta. Rosa 149. Sucat 150. Sumulong 151. Surigao 152. Tacloban Rizal 153. Tacloban Veteranos 154. Tacurong 155. Taft - Vito Cruz 156. Tagaytay 157. Tagbilaran 158. Tagum 159. Tarlac 160. Taytay-Ortigas Ext. 161. Tektite Towers 162. Tomas Morato 163. Tuguegarao 164. Tuguegarao Buntun - Highway 165. Urdaneta 166. Valenzuela 167. Valle Verde 168. Victorias 169. Vigan 170. Wack 171. Zamboanga 172. Zamboanga-Canelar

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5F and 6F Trinidad Building, Corner Capistrano-Yacapin Streets, Cagayan de Oro City

5F and 6F Trinidad Building, Corner Capistrano-Yacapin Streets, Cagayan de Oro City

Telephone No. (088) 857-1930/Fax No. (08822) 72-76-82

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NOTICE OF FILING OF APPLICATION FOR ALIEN EMPLOYMENT PERMIT

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If you have any information / objection to the above-mentioned application(s), please communicate with the Regional Director.

If you have any information / objection to the above-mentioned application(s), please communicate with the Regional Director.

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March 19, 2020

SGD. ATTY. JOFFREY M. SUYAO, CESO III Regional Director

SGD. ATTY. JOFFREY M. SUYAO, CESO III Regional Director MDN: Mar 20, 2020

Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT Regional Office No. 10

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Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT Regional Office No. 10

5F and 6F Trinidad Building, Corner Capistrano-Yacapin Streets, Cagayan de Oro City

5F and 6F Trinidad Building, Corner Capistrano-Yacapin Streets, Cagayan de Oro City

Telephone No. (088) 857-1930/Fax No. (08822) 72-76-82

Telephone No. (088) 857-1930/Fax No. (08822) 72-76-82

NOTICE OF FILING OF APPLICATION FOR ALIEN EMPLOYMENT PERMIT

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If you have any information / objection to the above-mentioned application(s), please communicate with the Regional Director.

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March 19, 2020

March 19, 2020

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SGD. ATTY. JOFFREY M. SUYAO, CESO III Regional Director MDN: Mar 20, 2020

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DAVAO CITY -- Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio lauded several private business establishments for closing their operation in the city due to the spread of the Corona Virus Disease 2019, but promised to support their employees. Inte r v i e we d by t he Disaster Radio of Davao City, she cited the Harana and Sarungbanggi which are owned by the Lizada Family for giving support to the affected workers of the restaurants despite the closed shop. Duterte-Carpio also revealed that the Iglesia ni Cristo congregation also pledged to stop their religious rites in all its churches and chapels in Davao City. She wished that the INC will abide to stop its religious activities in all churches and chapels in Davao Region. “It is not a infringement on your religion but a preventive measure against the spread of the COVID 2019. I even urge you to continue to pray that we will ward off this challenge besetting the world now,” she said. Duterte-Carpio urged RIBBON CUTTING: Mayor Jose E. Relampagos led the cutting of ribbon of Shunnamite water refilling station at Barangay the members of the INC to Hall New Visayas, Panabo City. The water refilling station livelihood project was initiated by the Department of Labor and continue their faith without Employment (DOLE) for Persons with Disabilities (PWD’s) of Barangay New Visayas. Also present were City Councilor See LAUDS, page 11 Hon. Emeterio Blase, Ms. Cherelle B. Espinosa, PESO Manager and NADAP members. (M. G entiles , photo by A. C astilla )

DDO Gov. Uy issued Executive Order No. 25-2020 DAVAO DE ORO -- Governor Jayvee Tyron L. Uy issued an Executive Order (E.O.) No. 25 series of 2020 an Order Declaring the Province of Davao de Oro under mandatory community quarantine in all its entry and exit points effective March 19, 2020 and adopting the unified guidelines of the Regional Task Force COVID-19 of Davao Region. As President Duterte issued Presidential Proclamation No. 922 that places the entire country in the State of Public Health Emergency after the Outbreak of COVID-19 which threatens national security. On March 19 at 12:01 AM the province of DDO strictly implemented a

Classroom Management in Today’s Setting By LILIBETH B. BORONGAN Tubaran Central School-Iligan City Division

The PNP personnel of the Davao de Oro Provincial Police Office and the 3rd Provincial Mobile Force Platoon strictly impliments the lockdown of the Region-XI boundaries during the first day implementation of the regional-wide lockdown for the whole Region 11. Only Cargos loaded with perishable products and one driver are allowed to travel within the region. This was taken at the provincial boundary of the province of Davao de Oro in Pasian, Monkayo and the Province of Agusan del Sur.(Photo by Rey Antibo, ID DDO)

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locked down in its borders with other regions along with all the other LGUs of Davao Region to implement a Regional Lockdown, adopting the unified guidelines of the Regional Task Force COVID-19 of the Davao Region. On the other hand, The Inter Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Disease (IATF EID) COVID-19 of the Province of DDO has release and Emergency Hotlines or Help lines for the Province and the 11 municipalities as well. As of March 18, 2020,

there were 202 Confirmed Case nationwide with 17 deaths and 7 have recovered while for the province of Davao de Oro, 8 Persons Under Investigation (PUI), 542 Persons Under Monitoring (PUM) while six (6) has been discharged and 1 confirmed cased of COVID-19. The 21-year-old female who was the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in the province was residing in Pantukan and currently confined at DRMC in Tagum City. As per report by the See ISSUED, page 11

A teacher was once asked as to what is an ideal classroom for her. The teacher candidly answered that a classroom has to be quiet for her to better deliver her lessons. While a few may agree about the answer of the teacher, this may not be true to our classrooms nowadays. As an elementary teacher for about three decades, I found it impractical to retain my classroom management techniques before in my present classroom setting. Based on observations, learners now may prefer to move, to speak and to work with their peers which I think are actually what they need to do. Gone are those days where I could still impose the: hands on the desk, sit erect, and close your mouth policies. The question now is: How do I manage my classroom nowadays? Let me share to you some of my practical and experience-based tips. Even before the first day of school, I see to it that my own classroom is ready including my instructional materials. Actually, the Brigada Eskwela of the Department of Education is a great help in ensuring that our classrooms are ready for the new school year. With this, the learners will be coming to my class in an orderly manner knowing that their classroom is clean and ready for the first lesson of the school year.

Displaying a list of rules and procedures as early as the start of the school year is also vital in maintaining a well-managed classroom. To have better mastery of the classroom policies, I limit them to five to seven specific policies. I also share these to my learners and explain to them how each policy leads to a safe and orderly classroom. There are instances that the learners would ask clarificatory questions and may even give suggestions and I would be very much willing to cater to their concerns. Once policies are established, they must be enforced fairly and consistently. Each policy should be valued and should be followed by all learners. There are instances when I need to remind my learners of the specific classroom policies. I can tolerate minor violations but I need to redirect my learners to be on track and on task to prevent further misbehavior. When I entered the teaching profession, I already conditioned myself that it would be a challenging journey ahead. But I am certainly convinced that I am in this profession primarily because of the children, my learners. With that, I am more than willing to walk extra mile and remain my positive spirit and enthusiasm in order for them to learn better and to be productive citizens someday.

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are and not from BARMM.” He also stated that it is not clear whether all the participants from the Philippines were in attendance at the said gathering. “Malaking challenge ito dahil karamihan ay ayaw aminin na sila ay galing sa Malaysia, at iniisip nila na kapag na-identify sila ay magkakaroon sila ng social stigma,” he said. The BARMM IATF has been in contact with the NCMF as well as the Government of Malaysia for the names of the participants. The task force also asked those who submitted themselves to provide the names of other participants they know. “Inabisuhan na natin ang ating mga provincial health officers from different provinces under BARMM na hanapin ang address nitong mga kapatid nating ito at alamin ang status nila kung sila ay asymptomatic or not,” Dipatuan said. “Kasalukuyan nating ginagawa itong [paghanap sa kanila], pero wala pa tayong maiibigay na specific number,” he added. In the case of a male patient who was admitted to Amai Pakpak Medical Center in Marawi City, the patient died as a Person Under Investigation (PUI), according to Dipatuan. He said the results arrived on March 18, confirming the patient to have had COVID-19. EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION WITH SPECIAL POWER OF ATTORNEY

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While the said patient had a travel history in Malaysia, it was inconclusive whether he attended the religious gathering or went for personal business. This was according to Parliament Member Zia Alonto Adiong, who also serves as the spokesperson of Lanao del Sur Provincial Anti-COVID-19 Task Force. Meanwhile, Minister Dipatuan reported that the fatality case in Region 10, patient 40 (PH40), was indeed from Lanao del Sur. However, the patient transferred to Metro Manila after the Marawi siege and was reportedly visiting his hometown. After arriving from the Laguindingan Airport in Cagayan de Oro City, he was admitted to Adventist Medical Center in Iligan City before being referred to Northern Mindanao Medical Center. As of March 18, reports from the Ministry of Health shows there is a total of 996 Persons Under Monitoring (PUM) and 43 Persons Under Investigation (PUI) in the entire Bangsamoro region. (BPI/PIA ICIC)

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drive-thrus, and the like. Regencia placed Iligan City under a “community quarantine” on Sunday to strictly monitor incoming persons and vehicles to prevent local transmission of COVID-19. He also ordered the postponement of public activities and mass gatherings, including church services. (APB/PIA ICIC)

hands. For the widest dissemination of the nature, prevention, and mitigation of the from page 6 infection, the Provincial (IATF-EID) directed the Health Office and the Mu- DOH, DA, and DTI to nicipalHealth Offices are DEED OF EXTRA JUDICIAL mandated to conduct the SETTLEMENT AND PARTITION

Freeze...

EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE with WAIVER

That the late KOCK S. KEE, who died intestate on July 24, 2018 at Cagayan de Oro City, that the deceased left a Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) Peso Savings Account with Account No. 1501 402 369 1745 with a total deposit of ONE HUNDRED THOUSANND SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY-NINE and SEVENTY-ONE CENTAVOS (Php 100,789.71) at RCBC Velez branch, Cagayan de Oro City, filed by the heirs of KOCK S. KEE, per DOC #162; PAGE #32; BOOK #3; Series of 2019 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. NOELLE THERESE G. VEDAD.

That RANDY A. PANTASTICO who died on December 30, 2001 at Medical Mission, Davao del Sur, leaving without any will; at the time of the death of the decedent, he left a certain parcel of land which land is more particularly described and bounded as follows; TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. C-29305 situated I the Barangay Minda Municipality of Carmen, Province of Davao del Norte, Island of Mindanao containing an area of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY (180) SQUARE METERS, more or less, and has been the subject of EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE with WAIVER filed by the heirs of RANDY A. PANTASTICO, per DOC #378; PAGE #76; BOOK #396; series of 2020 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. JULIAN R. SORIANO, JR.

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necessary information and educational campaigns, as well as the protocols involved therein dispelling fear and misinformation to the public. All local governments and barangays must strictly observe curfew hours against minors. Furthermore, they should prioritize all activities related to the prevention of COVID-19 infections and utilize all available funds to carry out objectives. Through the proclamation ofState of Public Health Emergency throughout the country, this capacitates theLocal Government Units to immediately act, utilize appropriate resources, and implement urgent and critical measures. (Marc Ian A. Salem/PIA10)

R. A 9048 Form No 10.1 (LCRO)

OF THE ESTATE OF ALBERTO BALEN WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE IN FAVOR OF ANNALEN V. SAN PEDRO

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS That the late ALBERTO BALEN died intestate or without a will on September 3, 2012 at NMMC Provincial Hospital, Cagayan de Oro City and upon his death he left no payable debts. Upon the death of Alberto Balen, left a conjugal estate or conjugal real property located in Purok 4, Tablon, Cagayan de Oro City, particularly described as follows: Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-69841 containing an area of One Hundred Sixteen (116) Square Meters, more or less filed by the heirs of ALBERTO BALEN, per DOC#243; PAGE #49; BOOK #13, Series of 2019 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. EFREN N. PELARADA. MDN: Mar 13, 20 & 27, 2020

continuously monitor and review the prices of basic commodities within their respective jurisdictions and enact price control measures pursuant to Republic Act No. 7581 or the Price Act. Lopez said the implementing agencies should create a composite team that will intensify monitoring and enforcement of price freeze to prevent and control over pricing, hoarding, and carter. He said the implementing agencies should likewise ensure that local price coordinating councils are fully mobilized and operational. “Likewise, during the same period, the implementing agencies may recommend the imposition of a price ceiling on basic necessities at a level other than the prevailing price,” Lopez said. SRP on agri, fishery products stays Meanwhile, the DA will continue the implementation of the suggested retail price (SRP) for selected agriculture and fishery products amid the Luzon-wide enforcement of the enhanced community quarantine. “We continue to now enhance the implementation of the suggested retail price for nine agriculture and fishery commodities,” Agriculture Secretary Wil-

liam Dar said. Dar said the basic commodities covered are the following food items, with their respective SRP per kilogram: pork at PHP190; chicken (whole, dressed) at PHP130; brown sugar at PHP45; refined sugar PHP50; bangus at PHP162; tilapia at PHP120; galunggong at PHP130; garlic at PHP70 to PHP120; and red onion at PHP95. Based on DA Administrative Circular No. 01 issued on February 20, the SRP scheme covers Metro Manila markets only. Dar said the public may report any complaints regarding prices of basic agri-fishery goods at DA”s hotline, 0951-144-3233. Penalties await profiteers, hoarders of food, goods Lopez also warned that profiteers and hoarders of food and other goods will face punishment. He said an individual who violates the Price Act will have to pay a fine of up to PHP2 million and be imprisoned for up to 15 years. Nograles encouraged the pubic to report those who are engaged in overpricing and hoarding of prime commodities by reaching out to DTI through its consumer hotline 1-384 or e-mail address ConsumerCare@dti.

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gov.ph. “Hindi po tayo papayag na pagsamantalahan ang krisis na ito para pagkakitaan ang taumbayan. Walang lamangan dito (We will not allow anyone to take advantage in times of crisis. No one should take advantage of it),” he said. Apart from the declaration of state of calamity, Duterte also imposed an “enhanced” community quarantine in the country until April 12 to contain the spread of Covid-19. The Luzon-wide community quarantine limits the public’s movement to accessing basic necessities. As of Wednesday, the Philippines has 202 confirmed Covid-19 cases. (with reports from Filane Mikee Cervantes/PNA)

NOTICE Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4TH SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’ a Judicial District Iligan City

IN RE; JOINT PETITION TO APPROVED AND AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES LEANDRO “ALI” S. DELA CRUZ AND MARIA FE “MARIAM” ESCANO-DELA CRUZ,

CIVIL CASE NO.2020-009

LEANDRO “ALI ” S. DELA CRUZ AND “MARIA FE “MARIAM” ESCANO-DELA CRUZ, 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 December 4, 2008 at Dasmariňas, Cavite 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 residents at Rosario Heights, Tubod, Iligan City and Blk 10 Lot 8 3 Verde Rosa Subd., Brgy. Sanjamayor, Tanza, Cavite 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 one (1) 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 December 4, 2008, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them has already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on February 21, 2020 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 18th day of january, 2020 MDN: Mar 13, 20 & 27, 2020

HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the LATE GENEROSO D. DEMAFELIZ, copy of his death certificate is hereto attached as ANNEX “A” respectively, left a parcel of land “A residential house and Lot No. 4571, TS-217, situated at Dadiangas, Municipality of General Santos, Province of South Cotabato, containing an area of Six Hundred Twenty Two (622), square meters, more or less,” with ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. (P-28601) P-1777 and “A residential house and Lot No. B-2-G of the subdivision plan Psd-12040470 being a portion of Lot 11-B-2, Psd-12-036817, situated in Brgy. Of Poblacion, Mun. of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato, containing an area of Four Hundred Twenty Three (423), square meters, more or less,” with TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-108127, is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE LATE GENEROSO D. DEMAFELIZ, per Doc. No. 90, Page no. 18, Book. No. VIII, Series of 2020. MDN: Mar 13, 20 & 27, 2020

R. A 10172 Form No 10.1 (LCRO)

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: AGUSAN DEL SUR City\Municipality: SAN FRANCISCO

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

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao Del Norte Municipality of iligan city

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that AUGUSTO B. INFANTE has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “AUGUSTO ALDO” to “AUGUSTO” in the Certificate live of birth AUGUSTO ALDO BALANQUIT INFANTE who was born on August 9, 1960 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents OLIVA C. BALANGIT and SEGUNDO M. INFANTE. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than April 2020

In compliance with Section 7 of R.A. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that ANGEL MAY T. RAMIRO has filed with this Office a petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly SEX from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate live of birth ANGEL MAE TIMTIM RAMIRO who was born on 15, MAY 1988, Iligan city Lanao del Norte and whose parents are WENINA E. TIMTIM and DIOMEDES E. RAMIRO. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than APRIL 2020.

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No.2013 – 1, Guidelines in the implantation of the administrative Order No.1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served of the public that GIDEON BRAVO URSOS, has filed with his office a petition for change of first name from “GEGSON” to “GIDEON”, in the Certificate of Live Birth of GIDEON BRAVO URSOS, who was born on JUNE 03, 1977 at San Francisco, Agusan del Sur and whose parents are RODOLFO M. URSOS & ROSITA V. BRAVO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with the Office of the Municipal Civil Registrar, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur.

(Sgd) MARIA PURA C. MASCARIÑAS City Civil Registrar

MDN: Mar 13 & 20, 2020

NOTICE OF THE PUBLIC

(Sgd) MARIA PURA C. MASCARIÑAS City Civil Registrar

MDN: Mar 13 & 20, 2020

(Sgd) TITA APURA PRADO Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: Mar 13 & 20, 2020

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In compliance with the publication requirement, in connection for notice to the Public RAMILOU GRASUTA PUJEDA in the correction of CCE016-2020 (R.A. 10172) and child’s sex error from “FEMALE” to “MALE” that was published last February 12 and February 19, 2020. Our Apology

In compliance with the publication requirement,in connection for notice to the Public on ERWIN ZAFRA DEDUMO a petition for correction of child’s sex and live birth published on February 4 and February 11, 2020 the correct child’s sex is from “F” to “Male” and the correct live birth is Ong Yiu, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, Philippines.

In compliance with the publication requirement, in connection for notice to the Public on KIRK ALDRI Z. GAVIA a petition for correction of CCE-013-2020 (R.A.10172) that was published February 21 and February 28, 2020. Our Apology

In compliance with the publication requirement,in connection for notice to the Public on FELINA ENOY TAGARAO a petition for correction of name from FELINA ENOY TAGARAO to FELY QUIZON ENOY was published February 28 and March 6, 2020. Our Apology

In compliance with the publication requirement, in connection for notice to the Public on LOREN V. LOPEZ a petition for correction of CCE-0282020 (R.A. 10172) was published on February 28 and March 6, 2020. Our Apology

In compliance with the publication requirement,in connection for notice to the Public on MA. CRESSA VERGARA a petition for correction of name to MA. CRESSA BERNAS VERGARA that was published February 21 and February 28, 2020. Our Apology

Our Apology

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A curfew from 8:00 in the evening until 5:00 in the morning shall be implemented — health workers, authorized government officials, individuals with work within curfew hours, traveling for medical or humanitarian purposes, providing basic services and public utilities, delivering for food and medicine, and the city skeletal workforce are exempted from the curfew. Border Control Points shall be placed in the main points in the city located at Brgy. San Antonio and Brgy. Rosario from 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Persons entering the city shall fill-up health declaration before they will be allowed to enter. All public and private vehicles are prohibited entering Tandag City from 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM until further notice, as the city is under partial lockdown. The City Government adhered to the public to cooperate and follow health protocols, and stop sharing unverified information so as not to add further confusion and panic. Mayor Pimentel clarified through public advisory that the city remains COVID-19 free. According to the DOH Center for Health Development - Caraga on March 16 report, that there were three Patient Under Investigations (PUIs) admitted in Tandag City, Surigao del Sur provincial hospital. -Kim Adams Jamilo

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from page 1 were suspended, can enter Ozamiz provided they will follow the guidelines at the checkpoints where their body temperature is taken through infrared thermometer gun. If their body manifest 38 degrees celsius or more, their basic data such as name, address, age and travel history will be recorded and they will be put in an isolation area until their body temperature returns to normal. “If they are going to places beyond Ozamiz, they will be escorted by marshalls until they get out from the city. They are not allowed to stop even for a little period of time. Our purpose is to contain the spread of the vírus if ever one or some of them have it,” Oaminal said. Oaminal explained that despite the strict community quarantine, there has no order of closing business establishments provided they have available sanitizers for their costumers or clients and the establishments will encourage them to observe social distancing. “We are closely monitoring them to comply that guidelines or else we will close them. But you know, many establishments voluntarily closed because they know they cannot observe social distancing especially the salons, massage clinics,” Oaminal said. In Ozamiz, one person under investigation (PUI) are admitted in the hospital after the other one has been cleared and discharged on

Wednesday. The remaining PUI, a male, has severe condition and is awaiting for his COVID-19 test result. There are seven PUIs in a home quarantine for having mild symptoms. As of March 18, LGU Ozamiz is monitoring 159 persons who came from a travel in Metro Manila. Most of them are students and their coaches who participated in the recently concluded National Schools Press Conference in Luzon according to Oaminal.

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for establishments affected by this disease. The management, he said, is now allowed to come up with a scheme on how to cushion the impact of this disease like reduction of work days or hours, or rotation of work. DOLE-10 is also encouraging work from home arrangement through online means. For daily wage earners, Vasallo said the DOLE has various programs such as Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers Program (TUPAD) but this also has its risks since it involves working outside the home. Currently, they are urging establishments to find ways not to suspend work through other means. (JMOR/PIA10)

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from page 1 “Sa pana hong ito, kinakailangan natin ng mas malaking pondo hindi lamang para malabanan at maiwasan ang pagkalat ng sakit, kundi para mabigyan rin ng karampatang tulong ang ating mga kababayan (In these times, we need a bigger fund not only to fight and prevent the spread of the disease but also to provide the necessary assistance to our countrymen),” she said. Senator Panfilo Lacson said placing the entire country under a state of calamity is “timely and rational,” as he urged Filipinos to fully support the measure. “The government, for all its disaster preparedness and response efforts, cannot overcome the threat by itself. We must all do our part, whether as workers rendering frontline services, scientists developing ways to deal with the problem, or responsible Filipinos giving support to them while showing understanding and cooperation with measures from the national government and local government units (LGUs),” he said in a separate statement.

Friday, March 20, 2020 “There is no doubt we will survive this, as we have done in so many crises before,” Lacson said. Senator Francis Pangilinan echoed the sentiments of his colleagues, saying the declaration of a state of calamity “is necessary” to be able to release the PHP16-billion calamity fund of the national government as well as the use of calamity funds of LGUs. Another PHP13 billion of the contingency fund can also be tapped, he said. “Willing naman sumunod ang ating mga kababayan kung hindi sila nalilito at alam nila ano ang susundin na patakaran at alam din nila na may maliwanag na ayuda at alalay galing sa gobyerno sa harap ng kalamidad (Our countrymen are willing to heed the government as long as they are not confused and they know what regulations to obey, as well as they are assured of assistance from the government in the face of calamity,” Pangilinan said. Poe and Pangilinan, however, urged the government to ensure proper allocation and transparency in the use of the funds. They said priority should be given to the much-needed equipment of hospitals to serve the growing number of infected patients, the protective gear and food of healthcare workers and other frontliners, and the procurement of test kits. On the other hand, Lacson said he cannot imagine that concerned local government officials in charge of dispensing those funds “can still have gall and malevolent intention of stealing the monies under their control.” President Duterte declared a state of calamity in the country for the next six months amid the sharp increase in the number of Covid-19 cases in the country. The calamity declaration was issued through Proclamation No. 929 signed by the President last March 16 but released by the Palace on Tuesday. The same proclamation also formally imposed the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon that will last until April 12, “unless earlier lifted or extended as circumstances may warrant.” The quarantine calls for strict home quarantine, suspension of public transportation, travel restrictions, and work-from-home arrangements. (PNA)

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from page 1 considered persons under monitoring (PUMs) while the two who died were earlier considered as SARI patients. Chan said that the local

health authorities have been asking the national government to provide provincial hospitals the “testing kits” to be able to immediately detect whether a patient is COVID-19 positive. “Our problem is that we have to transport samplings for laboratory testing to the Research Institute of Tropical Medicine in Mandaluyong before we could determine whether the patient is COVID-19 positive,” Chan said. In Iligan City, the health officials there are monitoring 260 “persons under monitoring,” 12 PUIs, two were admitted at the Adventist Medical Center, while 12 persons were placed under “home quarantine.” Iligan City Health Officer Sherlina Cañaver said that one of the two patients earlier admitted at the Adventist Medical Center was transported to Cagayan De Oro City hospital. Iligan City, a neighboring city about 88 kilometers west of Cagayan De Oro City, is part of the Northern Mindanao region.

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equipment and pay for the machine shop rental. In 2016, through the Department of Science and Technology’s Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (DOST-SETUP), Mr. Amora acquired a Lathe Machine, which helped him improve his product quality, business productivity, and sales. “When I heard about DOST’s SETUP, I immediately grab the opportunity to take advantage of the program because I know this can help me and my business”, Mr. Amora said. As he gained more clients, his income has increased to 40%. His machine shop currently has eight (8) employees who are well-trained in using and maintaining the equipment. Through the DOST’s assistance, he was able to expand his market and from serving only one city, the company is now serving the whole province of Bukidnon. Likewise, from utility vehicles, Amora Machine Shop can now cater part repairs for heavy equipment such as backhoe, graders, bulldozers and heavy duty cargo and hauling tracks. To date, Amora Machine Shop and Iron works has fully refunded the SETUP assistance to DOST and is considered a successfully completed project. It is now enjoying the benefits of improved productivity with science, technology and innovation. (Ritchie Mae L. Guno, DOST-X)

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religious gathering. She also called on the members of the New People’s Army not to roam around but stay where they are. D ute r te - C ar pi o a ls o thanked the Islamic faithful for supporting the efforts of the city government to control the spread of the COVID 2019. (PIA XI-Joey Sem G. Dalumpines)

could not help but spread the word around. But we should follow the example of Christ. He even taught it explicitly. “When you give to the needy, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be praised by men. Truly I tell you, they already have their reward. But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” (Mt 6, 2-4) We have to do everything to fight against our tendency to show off our goodness and generosity. We can even do that in a very subtle way, which is really very devious and corrupting to our own selves. We really have to discipline ourselves to pass unnoticed while doing a lot of good. There is always need for continually rectifying our intentions and finding practical ways so that our good deeds are solely motivated by love of God which is the proper way to love our neighbor. Otherwise, it would just be fake love!

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health officials she is now recovering and in a stable condition. In a radio program “Serbisyo Oro Mismo”, Governor Uy encourages everyone to follow the mandates of the Government to support the policy set by the local chief executives and to follow the “Stay at Home” policy, observe proper hand washing and social distancing. “Ako muhangyo sa mga taga Davawenyo na karong panahuna magtinabangay ta atuang lantawon dili lang atuang sarili kundili para sa atuang mga silingan ug pamilya ug para sa atuang kinatibuk-ang kumunidad, karon ang panahon nga dapat mag-usa kita, mag cooperate kita sa gobyerno tungod kay dili dali na disease one of the trying times dili lang sa atuang nasud but sa tibuok kalibutan,” the governor said. “Ang inyung supurta sa atong mga plano sa gobyerno ang gikinahanglan namu, ug unta musunod tang tanan sa mga policiya nga gi set sa atong mga local chief executives’ para mapugngan ug malabanan king maong problema,” said governor Uy. The modified EO was released and approved by the governor on March 18, 2020. (Rey Antibo, ID DDO)

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Commonwealth Ave, via Quezon Memorial Circle) — East Ave. Medical Center — Phil. Heart Center — Lung Center of the Phils. (via Agham Road, via Quezon Ave.) — Phil. Orthopedic Center — UDMC (Welcome Rotonda, via España) — UST Hospital — Lawton LRT ROUTE 6: Balintawak LRT — Quezon Ave. MRT — GMA – Kamuning MRT — Cubao MRT — Santolan–Annapolis MRT — Ortigas MRT — EDSA cor. Kalayaan Ave. — Ayala MRT — Magallanes MRT — Heritage Hotel EDSA ext.

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from page 3 possible host or hosts. We have seen it all. Covid-19 con spread exponentially depending on how many contacts can a Covid-positive person socialize or intermingle with. We saw it in Wuhan, Korea, France, Italy on such a big scale and in Metro Manila in a small but then an apprehensive number. This morning the World Health organization issued an extremely important declaration: The way to control the spread of Covid-19 is to TEST, TEST and TEST then ISOLATE, ISOLATE, ISOLATE and then CONTACT TRACING. Countries afflicted have 30 days to do these to survive from this holocaust inflicted by the invisible enemy. In Davao, we complied with observing community quarantine at first and now with the regional lockdown. We are used to this kind of discipline. We surely miss the festivities of Araw ng Dabaw but next year will be a grandiose one. Besides, within the next 30 days, I can watch my periwinkles grow and come to flower. Stay safe.

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they are not at risk of getting or spreading any disease since there is no physical interaction with medical practitioners and other patients. “Telemedicine providers are here to give health advice. KonsultaMD, for instance, has a team of doctors who are fully-equipped with the knowledge on how to deal with various medical concerns including COVID-19. Through telephone triaging, the doctor can advise the customer whether they need to go to the hospital for further evaluation or testing,” Ylanan said. In other countries like the US, telemedicine is already viewed as a key tool to help fight COVID-19 since the absence of physical interaction can slow the spread of the disease. The US National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also alerted US hospitals to be prepared to use this. While telemedicine is not yet well known among Filipinos, KonsultaMD already introduced this innovative healthcare service five years ago. By dialing 79880 tollfree from their Globe or TM mobile phones or 02-7798-8000 from any landline, anyone may talk to a doctor to ask for medical information for primary conditions, maternity, pediatrics, mental health, COVID-19, health coaching, nutrition counseling, reading

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