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Maramag LGU, SM conferred ASEAN Tourism Awards TWO of Region 10’s nominees were recently declared winners during the 38th ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) - the LGU of Maramag and SM Downtown Premier CdO. In January 14 to 18, 2019, at Ha Long City in Vietnam, the 38th ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) was conducted. The ATF is a cooperative regional effort to promote the ASEAN as one tourist destination. The annual event involves all the tourism industry sectors of the 10 member states of ASEAN: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar,

the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Viet Nam, with the theme “The Power of One.” The ASEAN Member states, in their efforts to market the Association of Southeast Nations (ASEAN) as a Quality Single Destination have considered the standardization of tourism services. The ASEAN Tourism Standards Task Force with the concurrence of the National Tourism Organizations has identified six areas where standards with specific criteria, requirements and guidelines need to be established. Among See AWARDS, page 11

From Left to Right: Teresa Barilea - Municipal Tourism Officer of Maramag, Department of Tourism Regional Director May Salvaña Unchuan, Maramag Mayor Jose Joel Doromal, Maramag Councilor Atty. Maribeth Estrella Lopez, Maya B. Gabule - Assistant Branch Manager The SM Store CDO Downtown Premier and Engr. Fermin Sinet Local Economic Enterprise Division Manager of Maramag. photo supplied

More firms eye Phividec as production hub in MisOr

By JIGGER JERUSALEM

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- Billions worth of investments was poured into Misamis Oriental’s economic zone by corporations and businesses further bolstering Northern Mindanao as the prime investment hub of Mindanao.

Phivide c Indust r ia l Authority (PIA) Administrator Franklin Quijano said Wednesday that several companies have either started construction or are in the process of finalizing their accreditation with the PIA management as locators.

Quijano estimated the new investments at PHP4 billion, occupying several hectares of land inside the ecozone.

PIA m an age s t h e 3,000-hectare Phividec Industrial Estate in the province, covering 13 barangays located in the towns of Tagoloan and Villanueva.

So far, dozens of locators have established their businesses inside this economic zone.

One company, Gardenia Bakeries Philippines Inc., has already started its operation within the PIA complex in Barangay Santa Cruz, Tagoloan early this month.

The Gardenia plant in Tagoloan is the firm’s first facility in Mindanao. Using advanced, fully-automated technology, the bakery can produce up to 130,000 loaves and buns a day which will then be distributed See FIRMS, page 10

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City vet observes Rabies Awareness Month 2019

By SHAINE MAE R. NAGTALON

OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental -- Some pet lovers in Ozamiz City joined the celebration of this year’s Rabies Awareness Month with the theme: “Makiisa sa barangayan kontra rabies, maging responsableng pet owner,” highlighted by free vaccination and castration at the City Hall grounds.

The celebration promotes responsible pet ownership by encouraging dog owners to register and have their dogs vaccinated with antirabies.

Further, the campaign reminds to the Ozamiznons, especially those who have pet dogs, about rabies, a highly fatal zoonotic viral disease.

City veterinarian Dr. Evelyn Sonico said their office has been very active in the implementation of Republic Act 9480 or the Rabies Act of 2007, considering that the Philippines is currently ranked fourth with the most number of rabies cases in the world.

Dr. Sonico also said that many people who are bitten or scratched by dogs and other pets tend to neglect the need to seek medical attention.

Hence, Sonico said the city health office would be more persistent in conducting information drive to educate people on the importance of having their See RABIES, page 10

LAGUINDINGAN, Misamis Oriental -- Marginalized farmers and rural women soon would experience better income with the release of 20 cattle heads to members of the Gasi Multipurpose Cooperative (MPC) in Laguindingan town of Misamis Oriental.

The Local Government Unit (LGU), as the accredited co-partner (ACP) of the cattle-fattening project of Gasi MPC, collaborated with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Regional Office in northern Mindanao under its Integrated Livelihood and Emergency Employment Program (DILEEP) for the release of cattle heads.

In coordination with the DOLE-Misamis Oriental Provincial Field Office (Mis. Or. PFO), Chief Errol A. Pet owners from Ozamiz City participate in the free mass vaccination of dog conducted during the kick-off activity Natividad said that the liveliof the Rabies Awareness month. During the kick-off activity, Dr. Evelyn Sonico stressed that local governments hood project will lessen and play an important role in curbing the prevalence of rabies incidents in the city. (smrn/PIA Misamis Occidental)

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DOLE-X intensifies labor education reach to MisOcc senior high grad students OROQUIETA, Misamis Occidental -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Regional Office No. X intensifies its labor education and employment coaching at the provincial level undertaking the mission of the department to promote gainful opportunities to every Filipino worker towards a full, decent and

productive employment.

DOLE Misamis Occidental Provincial Field Office Chief Leonardo Rodrigo said that the series of orientations were conducted at the Medina College in Ozamiz, Baliangao School of Fisheries, Roque L. Su Memorial National High School (NHS), Looc NHS and in Aloran Trade High

Upgrading of FMR project approved on first reading

THE 18th City Council during the regular session on Monday presided over

by Vice Mayor Raineir Joaquin V. Uy approved on first reading the proposed ordinance appropriating the sum of P12,300,000 to be made available for the concrete paving of the farm-to-market road project in Barangay Besigan.

The proposed legislation was endorsed by the

MisOr farmers receive DOLE cattle fattening assistance

committee on agriculture and fisheries and on laws and rules chaired by Councilors Annie Daba and Ian Mark Nacaya, respectively.

The Power learned that the amount will be taken from the Lumpsum Continuing Appropriation of 2016, Capital Outlay – upgrading/concreting of FMR, as the equity of the city government, under the Agricultural Productivity Office.

During the regular session, Councilor Edna Dahino, chair of the committee on finance, budget and appropriation, suggested that this be referred to her committee first since it involves a large amount of money.

Vice Mayor Uy referred the matter to the committee on finance chaired by Councilor Dahino for further study. (SP/JBD)

School.

Labor Education for G r a d u at i n g St u d e nt s (LEGS) equips graduates with the skills and information on work ethics, the culture of productive and decent work and other responsibilities in the workplace.

“We want to ensure that students, who will be our

future job seekers and who will eventually be part of the country’s workforce, are being prepared prior to their graduation,” Rodrigo said.

Topics discussed were the basic rights and responsibilities of the workers, as well as other topics on general labor standards, occupational safety, and health standards,

work orientation which included resume’ writing, do’s and don’ts during a job interview and values.

Also presented was the current labor market information (LMI) including jobs that are in demand, hard-to-fill and the crosscutting occupations, as well as the employment and

THE state-run Social Security System (SSS) has said the increase savings rate for higher retirement benefits in the contribution schedule, as stated in the newly-signed Social Security Act of 2018, will be implemented starting April 1, 2019.

Based on the new law, contribution rates will increase to 12 percent from the current 11 percent starting the second quarter of the year, and the adjustment of the minimum and maximum Monthly Salary Credits (MSC) to P2,000 and P20,000, respectively.

SSS Officer-In-Charge Aurora Ignacio said it is high time to adjust the contribution rates and Monthly Salary Credits of SSS to allow members to save more for their retirement.

“We all want a comfortable retirement and to do that, those who are in their productive years must work hard to save more. SSS is the cheapest and most accessible pension scheme. All work-

ers, regardless of nature of employment, must save in the pension fund for their future retirement years,” Ignacio said.

Ignacio said that along with the contribution increase, the Monthly Salary Credit will be adjusted to a maximum of P20,000 which will increase the amount of benefits and privileges of members.

“The good news is that those who will save more with SSS under the new maximum Monthly Salary Credit of P20,000 will have higher amount of benefits and loan privileges as the Monthly Salary Credit is one of the main factors used in the computation of benefits and loan privileges. For example, a member whose monthly salary is P20,000 and has paid 12 contributions in the 12-month period before the semester of contingency of sickness will enjoy P600 in sickness benefit per day from the current P480 per day,” Ignacio added.

Similarly, another member who has paid the minimum 120 contributions at the old maximum MSC of P16,000 will have a basic monthly pension of P6,400.

If the member pays under the new maximum MSC of P20,000, the member’s new basic monthly pension will increase to P8,000.

SSS said that the 1 percentage-point increase in contribution is reasonable, citing as an example an employee who earns a salary of P10,000. The current personal monthly contribution of P363.30 will increase by P36.70 to P400.00 while, the employer will now pay P800.00, an increase of P63.30 from the current P736.70 employershare.

The law is also expected to generate an additional P31 billion for the pension fund as it imposes the implementation of a gradual increase of monthly contributions from the current 11 percent to an additional 1

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SSS to raise savings rate for higher retirement benefits

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Duterte inspects Army’s state-of-the-art equipment

By PRIAM NEPOMUCENO

MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte was given a first-hand look of the Philippine Army’s (PA) newly-acquired state-ofthe-art equipment during its 122nd founding anniversary celebration Thursday.

Army spokesperson, Lt. Col. Ramon Zagala, in a statement said Duterte toured the PA’s Multi-Purpose Mobile Treatment Facility, which provides a rapid, deployable and operational military facility for mobile battalions when conducting military operations.

Zagala said the facility can be transformed into an office, supply room, barracks, and conference room.

Duterte also visited the Forward Treatment Facility that provides surgery for ground troops during military operations and advanced trauma care during disaster relief and humanitarian missions.

The two facilities can be deployed in areas where there are minimal resources and time constraint, Zagala added.

During the anniversary program, Duterte gave rec-

ognition to soldiers who displayed courage and gallantry in battle, best performing civilian personnel, CAFGU Active Auxiliary, and Reserve Officers Training Corps cadets.

The Distinguished Conduct Star (DCS), the second highest military award in the Armed Forces, was awarded to Sgt. Arnel S. Alberto, Cpl. Roel P. delos Reyes, and Pvt. Jerry N. Wassig for their courage and gallantry as they fought against Maute terrorists in separate encounters.

The Gold Cross Medal (GCM), the fourth highest military award, was awarded to 1st Lt. Francis Hernaez, 1st Lt. William S. Hiponia, 1st Lt. Antonio M. Cortes Jr., and Staff Sgt. Juljiri M. Abdurajik for their gallantry in action as they fought against New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in Compostela Valley, Camarines Sur, Lanao del Sur and Bukidnon, respectively.

Other awardees were Staff Sgt. Ramil G. Binoya (Enlisted Personnel of the Year 2018), CAA Andrito C. Libradilla (CAFGU Active Auxiliary of the Year 2018), Rosemarie O. Vilbar (Model Supervisor of the Year), Modest Joydalyn M.

PRRD VISITS THE PHILIPPINE ARMY. President Rodrigo R. Duterte inspects the National Housing Authority Battalion/Brigade Modular Command Facility on the sidelines of the 122nd Founding Anniversary of the Philippine Army at Fort Bonifacio in Taguig City on March 21, 2019. (Toto Lozano/Presidential Photo)

C. Delima 1CL (PA Male The Army also offered Advance ROTC Cadet of military aid to South Korea the Year) and Cdt./1st Lt. during the Korean War Col. Jovelyn B. Sambo 2CL in the 1950s and helped (PA Female Advance ROTC rebuild war-torn Vietnam in 1966.

Cadet of the Year.)

In its 122 years, the In recent years, it sucArmy has been instru- cessfully defended the state mental in the fight for against terrorists during the independence, first through Zamboanga Siege in 2013 the Revolutionary Army and in Marawi in 2017. in 1892 against Spanish Prior to the anniversary colonizers, and then as the program, Duterte also led Commonwealth Army in the turnover, unveiling, and documents took this long World War II from 1938 blessing of the Marawi Heto be signed by Pelaez, al- to 1945. roes Memorial Monument leging that they were sitting on his desk as early as last year.

“Siya na mismo nagangkon nga ayha ra siy 21 to 30 years old amopirma kung kanus-a niya gustohon, dili ban a Graduate of any 4 years course diktador,” Elipe asked.

With good Communication In another development, and organizational skills Elipe vowed to uplift the economy of the farmers in the province if he would Bring your Resume and Transcript of Records Reyes (Employee of the Year), Lt. Col. Suharto T. Mangudadatu (PA Reservist Officer of the Year), Pfc. Sherwin Cesar Adame PA (Res) (PA Reservist Enlisted Personnel of the Year), Cdt./Lt. Col. Lester Vic

Elipe reiterates call for Pelaez to sign stuck ordinances, resolutions

By MARK FRANCISCO

MISAMIS Oriental Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) member President Elipe once again urged Vice Gov. Jose Mari Pelaez to sign all ordinances and resolutions that have been approved by the provincial legislative body that are sitting on his desk.

“Kini aron dili mabalda ang serbisyo sa katawhan sa matag munisipyo,” Elipe

said in a March 18 press release, noting that most of the resolutions that are currently inside Pelaez’s office are for the benefit of the constituents in the various municipalities and cities of the province.

Elipe echoed his call after Pelaez filed a leave of absence in their regular session last Monday, a week after the two had a verbal tussle on the matter.

He questioned why the

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Make someone happy THINK a minute.

There were two sick men who shared a room in a hospital. The man whose bed was by the window was allowed to sit up for an hour each day to help drain the fluid from his lungs. But the other man had to spend all of his time lying flat on his back.

These two sick men talked for hours every day.

They talked about their wives and families, their jobs, and their many life experiences. Each day when the man by the window sat up in his bed for an hour, he told his roommate all the things he could see outside the window, especially the park with its lovely pond

and gardens. This made the other man so happy that he eagerly looked forward to that one hour every day as he listened to his roommate talk about the people and beauty of the world outside their hospital window.

One night the man by the window died in his sleep.

The other man who shared his room was deeply saddened. He greatly missed his roommate who had shared with him about the beautiful world outside their window. The other man asked if his bed could be moved to the window where his friend had been, so he himself could see the beauty outside. But when he turned his head to look

out the window, he was shocked to see nothing but a dirty blank wall!

When he told the nurse all the things outside their window that his roommate had described to him, the nurse said to him: “Your friend who sat by the window was blind. He could not see anything. I think he wanted to make your life happier.”

Jesus teaches that we are much more blessed and satisfied when we give to others rather than receive for ourselves. The only way to be truly and fully happy is to make others happy. The only way to find a real life of meaning and purpose is to give your life

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away by loving and helping others. This is how our Creator Himself lives. He loves us so much that He became a human being to die for all of our wrong living and sins, so He can give us His forgiveness and new life. Won’t you ask Jesus to forgive and start changing you today? He will give you His power to start loving and living for others the way He does, and designed you to also.

Just think a minute.

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The Bangsamoro saga from A to B

ZAMBOANGA CITY -Cliché as it may sound, the words of Greek philosopher Heraclitus, “nothing permanent except change”, still rings true today as it was first stated in the period 500+ years before the birth of Christ. In a way, this impermanence reflects the Moro’s journey towards self-governance, ever changing – from as recent as the Lupong Tagapagpaganap ng Pook (LTP) in the late 70s to the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) in the latest 1980s until its expansion in 2001 and this year 2019 the transition to the interim Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). This political journey and experimentation will continue to evolve until such time the Moros are able to create for themselves an entity that will allow for the realization of their preferred futures, responsive to their collective needs and truly reflective of their multi-ethnic and Islamic heritage.

As the interim BARMM government begins its heavy tasks, let us console ourselves with the words of Pratibha Patil, former president of India, who once said, “The parliament of the country is a repository of the sovereign will of the people and its successful functioning is a joint responsibility of the government of the day and the opposition,” hoping those in the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA), either government appointees or nominees of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), will work as a team with the people’s interest at heart. Let us console ourselves with the Islamic precept that public office is an “amanah” (trust) from Allah. Those who took up its leadership are legally and morally obliged to deliver on their mandate.

Their position is a “haq”, a

responsibility to the people and to Almighty Himself.

As Muslim, we have to be positive and optimistic, because the qadr (will) of Allah have been stated even before the world was created. Therefore, our success is a matter of His Divine Mercy and Grace.

From ARMM to BARMM, from A to B The movement from ARMM to BARMM, or from A to B, is not just a change of the guards from one regional administration to another, one party to another; but it is also a transition from revolutionaries to the bureaucrats, of those who fought for decades believing that Moros deserve better than what we already have and now, they are put into position to put meat into the big words. It can be said that BARMM is the latest political experiment, one that is touted by its framers and advocates as more reflective of the Moro’s style of governance and responsive to their collective needs. Thus, the movement from A to B, is also a movement from a presidential-type regional structure into a parliamentary-ministerial one. We may have early experience with parliamentary system during the Marcos regime with some Moro politicos having direct experience still around. We may have ministerial heritage from our sultanate governments of yoke. But together, this is new to us as Moros and as Filipinos.

I would like to make one thing clearer. The political experimentation in the Bangsamoro is not just a Moro or Mindanao issue, it is a national issue. When the Philippines included the Moro nation or Bangsamoro within its nation-state, it took both its strengths and weaknesses, its ups and downs, its good and not-

so-good aspects. Therefore, it is morally and legally obliged to provide within its national polity, space and opportunities for the redress of their grievances and expressions of their aspirations. In short, when Bangsamoro develops and progresses, it will have positive impact on the country as a whole. Therefore, it is the state’s legal responsibility and the nation’s moral accord to help the Moros make its experimentation works. Conversely, imagine its impact on national peace and development if they are denied and restricted of their inherent rights.

Laboratory of Democracy I would like to believe that Moro’s political experimentation is akin to or is in the shadow of the “Laboratories of Democracy” popularized in the United States, our former colonial master. Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis in New State Ice Co. versus Liebmann (1932) described this phrase in the following words: “That a single courageous state may, if its citizens choose, serve as a laboratory; and try novel social and economic experiments without risk to the rest of the country” and, based on the 10th amendment to the US constitution, “all powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people”. LTP was created by Marcos unilaterally, without the participation of the secessionist movement and so it was deemed a failure from the beginning. Thereafter, ARMM was created with the participation of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) and later on, considered a failed experiment by no less than President Noynoy Aquino. The MILF wanted something better than ARMM, thus BARMM

was created.

So, if we removed the aged-old biases, the Moro’s experimentation with selfgovernance is actually a healthy, peaceful and legal exercise right within the framework of people’s sovereignty and national integrity, in this case, the right of the Moro minority to express their desire and craft a regional government that is suited to their culture, addresses historical injustices, and provides public services that are relevant and suited to their context. Arguably the only laboratory of democracy in the Philippines right now, BARMM can showcase more meaningful local empowerment and decentralization, which can later on inform the evolution of Cordilleran autonomy up north and the future federal structure as the country moves towards a federal system. Thus, BARMM is both structural and political innovation in a bid to make governance meaningful and relevant to its people.

In the words of Michael S. Greve of the American Enterprise Institute, “it conveys a pragmatic spirit that naturally appeals to a nation of compulsive tinkerers, and it connotes equally popular sentiments in favor of localism and decentralization”.

Is BARMM the final experiment?

Are we reaching the “zed” of political experimentation? This is the real challenge for the current leadership in the BARMM – how to demonstrate and make BARMM works. On one hand, this is the hope of its framers, advocates and those who voted in its favor in the plebiscite this year. On the other hand, this is also the lingering doubt among its critics and skeptics, how different will this be from the previous ones.

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The BTA has been constituted and its interim cabinet appointed. At the outset, it is inappropriate to judge whether it can deliver or not for the following reasons: Firstly, the parties to this peace agreement, the Philippine government and the MILF, have committed to a multi-year process.

The 3-year interim stage is just the beginning of this multi-year process. At every critical stage, parties have explicit commitments to deliver.

Secondly, the process is also twin-fold – governance on one hand and normalization on the other hand. For example, the government delivers on the plebiscite and the creation of the BARMM. In turn, the MILF will normalize 35% of its military force, meaning armed combatants transitioning to civilian life.

Thirdly, at the end of this multi-year twin-fold process is an exit agreement, both parties signing a document saying all what they have committed have been delivered.

Thus, the whole process from the approval of the Bangsamoro Organic Law to the exit agreement may take at least ten years. It is only ten years after that we are in the position to say, to evaluate, whether or not BARMM has been a successful experiment or not; whether or not we have reached the “zed” of political experimentation.

The critical role of citizens and leaders Me a nw h i l e , t a k i n g strength from our Islamic heritage, the Moro constituency is legally and morally bound to support the government of the day. We are taught that our bay’ah

(pledge) is defined as the constituents’ allegiance to their leaders – to follow the leaders as long as they are on the right path and to alert them when they deviate.

The pledge stays as long as the leadership behaves and operates within the norms of governance stipulated by law.

I reckon, the popular support can be in terms of citizen engagement, individually and collectively, through participation in public platforms, peoples and nongovernment organizations and civil society. Mechanisms for this includes the “citizen participation in governance” as advocated by the United Nations Development Program. It behooves the BARMM to adopt a policy framework for citizenship engagement, and provide an environment and incentives to encourage, protect and sustain the engagement.

Democracy flourishes when citizens and leaders are engaged in mutual consultation and consensus-building, and share the responsibility of realizing collective aspirations and futures. This whole process of engagement, from public dialogue to consensus-building, is more than structural and legal reforms.

This requires cultural and moral reformation, and transformation of our collective energies to drive our collective agenda forward.

American scholar Warren Bennis describes this synergy as, “followers who tell the truth, and leaders who listen to it, are an unbeatable combination.” As stated in the Holy Qur’an, “Indeed, Allah will not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves” (Verse 11, Chapter 13: Ar-Ra’d). Behind the wisdom of this Qur’anic verse lies a critical founda-

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Quality journalism key to fighting fake news

By BENJAMIN NATHANIEL BONDOC

BANGKOK -- Journalists must possess adequate skills and high standards of professionalism to curb the prevalence of fake news.

This was stressed by resource persons on the role of journalists in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), in the context of information disorder and digital literacy, during the Workshop on Addressing Fake News, held at the Amari Watergate Hotel here Thursday.

Veteran Thai journalist, Kavi Chongkittavorn, said newsmen should avoid “adding color” and “dramatizing” the news and instead focus on improving their skills, particularly fact-checking.

“People often spread rumors. ‘Mouthbook’ (gossip) is faster than Facebook.

They say, ‘This is just what I heard.’ Thus, we need to verify,” Chongkittavorn said.

Dr. Masato Kajimoto, assistant professor at the Journalism and Media Studies Centre of the University of Hong Kong, echoed the Thai media practitioner’s remarks, noting the need for journalists to think of tion to the elusive success of the Moro’s quest for selfgovernance.

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Noor Saada is a Tausug of mixed ancestry – born in Jolo, Sulu, grew up in Tawi-tawi, studied in Zamboanga and worked in Davao, Makati and Cotabato. He is a de-

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FIGHTING FAKE NEWS WITH QUALITY JOURNALISM. Dr. James Gomez, chair of Board of Directors of Asia Centre, acts as moderator of the panel discussion on the role of journalists in the context of information disorder and digital literacy at the ASEAN Workshop for Addressing Fake News at the Amari Watergate Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand on Thursday (March 21, 2019). PNA photo by Benjamin Bondoc

the way they tell stories.

“If somebody says something to the public, we have to verify. Misinformation spreads far and wide. We must be able to differentiate opinions from facts,” Kajimoto said.

Among the components of quality journalism are verification, independence, velopment worker and peace advocate, former Assistant Regional Secretary of the Department of Education in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, currently working as an independent consultant and is a member of an insider-mediation group that aims to promote intra-Moro dialogue).

accountability, and transparency.

Putting emphasis on verification, Kajimoto stressed the need for everyone to be able to do fact-checking.

For instance, he said the University of Hong Kong

has a fact-checking course where students of various courses are enrolled, enabling them to determine the veracity of information concerning their fields.

He added that trust in See KEY, page 11

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE AND PARTITION OF RIGHTS

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late MAYBELLE TIROCRUZ, who died intestate on October 10, 2001, without Will or Testament, and without any outstanding debts in favor of any person or entity; at the time of her death, the said Maybelle T. Cruz (hereinafter referred to as the “DECEASED”) left a certain properties in the Philippines, consisting among others, 1/3 Share in eight (8) parcels of real properties which she and her co-owners have partitioned in an Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate dated August 12, 1993 and more recorded as Doc. No. 486, Page No. 94, Book No. 76, Series of 1993 in the Notarial Book of Atty. Arturo Legaspi, more particularly described as follows:

Republic of the Philippines City Civil Registrar’s Office City of Davao

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION March 11, 2019 CCE-0684-2019

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to section 5 of R.A 9048 and OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, the guidelines in the implementation of Administrative Order No. 1, Series of 2012 (IRR of R.A 10172), notice is hereby served the public that REYCHEL D. LAMPA has filed with this office a petition for correction of child’s sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of REYCHEL T. LAMPA who was born on MARCH 27, 1993 at DAVAO CITY whose parents are CAROL I. TACLISAN and REYNALDO B. LAMPA.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than MARCH 29, 2019.

Issued on 11th of MARCH, 2019 at Davao City.

(SGD.) ATTY. LEO ANTHONY R. BRACEROS

City Civil Registrar

Are the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEEMENT OF ESTATE AND PARTITION OF RIGHTS; CARLO L. CRUZ, of legal age, Filipino, widower with residence at No. 10 Bethlehem Street, Merville Subdivision, Paranaque City, Merto Manila; and CARISSA MIA T. CRUZ, of legal age, Filipino, with residence at No. 10 Bethlehem Street, Merville Subdivision, Paranaque City, Metro Manila; NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing premises, and the mutual understanding and representation of the parties herein, the parties herein have a agreed to settle the estate of the deceased Maybelle T. Cruz; Under Notary Public of Atty. JOSHUA P. LAPUZ; as per Doc No. 91; Page No. 20; Book No. 255; Series of 2018.

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In compliance with the section 5 of R.A. 10172 a notice is hereby served to the public that FAROUK MANGUNDAO SHARIEF has filed with this office a petition to the clerical error in the entry of the Child SEX from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the certificate of live birth of FAROUK MANGUNDAO SHARIEF who was born on July 18, 1962 in Masiu Lanao del Sur and whose parents are MAISARAH M. SHARIEF AND MUSTAPHA B. SHARIEF.

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

In compliance with the section 5 of R.A. 10172 a notice is hereby served to the public that MONABAE MAIMONA REPORS has filed with this office a petition to the clerical error in the entry of the Child SEX from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the certificate of live birth of MONABAE MAIMONA REPORS who was born on July 18, 1962 in Masiu Lanao del Sur and whose parents are MAIMONA SALIC ALAMPA AND REPORS ALAWI MANALOCON.

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

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A No. 9048, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that AUBREY ADRIAN SERDEÑA LUSTADO has filed with this Office a petition for the change of Sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of AUBREY ADRIAN SERDEÑA LUSTADO who was born on JANUARY 12, 1999 in J.R. BORJA MEMORIAL CITY HOSPITAL, CAGAYAN DE ORO MIS. OR. and whose parents are EDUARDO ELLO LUSTADO and CONCHITA GOAY SERDEÑA.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written oppositions with this Office not later than MARCH 24, 2019.

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Zambo power coop uses generators to meet demand

By R. G. ANTONET GO

ZAMBOANGA CITY -- The Zamboanga City Electric Cooperative (Zamcelco) is utilizing generators to cope with the power demand of its consumers.

This came after Zamcelco stopped acquiring power since February this year from the Western Mindanao Power Corporation (WMPC), which used to supply some 50 megawatts (MW) to the cooperative.

Roewe Endaya, administrative officer of CrownDESCO, which has taken over the operations of debtridden Zamcelco, told the Philippine News Agency that they have already installed a 6-MW generator in Barangay Talisayan to augment power supply to consumers in this city’s west coast area.

Endaya said that another unit of generator with a 10-MW capacity will be installed at the Cabatangan sub-station in two to three weeks time.

Endaya assured the electric consumers that there will be no immediate power rate increase even though they are utilizing generators to boost the power firm’s output. He noted that any power rate increase should be approved first by the National Electrification Administration (NEA).

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URC inaugurates Davao flour Mill to meet growing demand

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF LANAO DEL SUR 12th Judicial Region Branch 8 - Marawi City IN THE MATTER OF CANCELLATION OF THE CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH OF ABDULNASSER MONTILA MANAN UNDER REGISTRY NO. 97-1026,

SP. PROC. NO. 2386-16

ABDULNASSER MONTILA MANAN,

Petitioner,

- versus – THE CIVIL REGISTRAR OF MARAWI CITY, LANAO DEL SUR AND THE ADMINISTRATOR AND CIVIL REGISTRAR GENERAL OF THE PHILIPPINE STATISTICS AUTHORITY,

Respondents, x-----------------------------------------------------------x AMENDED ORDER Petitioner ABDULNASSBR MONTILA MANAN filed the instant verified petition for cancellation of his Certificate of Live Birth under Registry No. 971026, alleging, among others that he was born on 31 August 1973 which birth was belatedly registered with the Civil Registrar of Marawi under Registry No. 98-1703, that unknown to the petitioner, his birth was registered in the year in 1997 under Registry No. 97 1026, which erroneously entered his date of birth as 31 August 1975 instead of 31 August 1973, which is his correct date of birth, which error was only discovered when the petitioner secured Security Paper (SFCPA) of his Certificate of Live Birth from the Philippine National Statistics Authority; he then prays that after hearing, in order be issued directing the above respondents to cancel in its system the Certificate of Live Birth under Registry No. 97-1026 and maintain in their system the Certificate of Live Birth under Registry No. 98-1703 containing his correct date of birth.

Finding the petition sufficient inform and substance, set the hearing on February 5, 2019 at 8:30 o’clock In the morning and anybody interest in the petition should show cause, if any, why the petition should not be granted.

Petitioner must publish this order in a newspaper of general circulation in Lanao del Sur once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks.

Furnish copies hereof unto the petitioner, counsel, respondents, and the office of the Solicitor General.

SO ORDERED.

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MANILA -- The Gokongwei-led Universal Robina Corporation (URC) has inaugurated a new mill in Davao to meet the country’s growing demand for highgrade flour.

“We are bullish because we are buoyed by the prospects of the continued forecast of growth for wheat demand in the Philippines in the coming years,” URC Flour and Pasta Division Business Unit General Manager Ellison Lee said in a statement on Thursday.

The Philippines expects wheat imports to grow to 6.3 million metric tons this year from 5.98 million metric tons last year.

“We remain steadfast in our commitment of using only imported high-quality wheat to mill in our plants, following stringent standards and control, to ensure the achievement of desired quality and consistency for our customers’ needs,” Lee said.

The new plant raises production in Davao from 300 metric tons per day to 900 metric tons, widening its coverage and support

volume growth in the area.

That brings URC’s total milling capacity to 2,150 metric tons, with the output from Manila.

“This plant expansion is also part of our ambition to become globally competitive and cater to the needs of a growing sophisticated market,” Lee added.

He also stated that the higher flour output would allow URC to tap into markets abroad.

Designed and supplied

by Swiss tech firm Buhler, the new plant is among the most modern to come online.

It is fully automated, from wheat intake to bagged flour palletizing. It uses state-of-the-art equipment and machines, including longer roller mills, plant sifter and purifier that further enhance the quality of the wheat and flour processed at the facility.

The expanded capacity of the plant features milling and blending facilities and an advanced, qualitycontrol laborator y that works on improving flour for a better yield, as well

as customizing products to meet the customers’ specific needs.

The plant also has a color sorter responsible for wheat cleaning that is made possible by a custom-built high-resolution camera to detect different color variations, spot defects, and foreign materials.

The URC Flour and Pasta Division is one of the country’s top flour millers.

Its mill in Davao is currently the only flour mill in Southern Mindanao.

It started commercial operations in 1970 with its first plant in Pasig. It opened a second plant in Davao 23 years later, followed by another one in Pasig in 2003.

URC supplies the country with flour regarded as the best in Southeast Asia.

It has also been active in supporting the communities that surround its mills.

It adopted six schools in Davao through its Flourish Pilipinas campaign, providing multi-media toolkits for senior high-school teachers and students for their bread and pastry production. (PR)

MANILA -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday reported that the “weak” El Niño currently affecting the country has already brought about some PHP1.33 billion in damages to crops.

DA Undersecretary for Operations Ariel Cayanan, in an interview with the Philippine News Agency, said an estimated volume production loss of 78,348 metric tons (MT) was recorded from 70,353 hectares planted to palay and corn all over the country. The total number of farmers affected were 84,932.

For rice alone, Cayanan said the volume production loss was placed at 41,003 MT valued at PHP814.4 million planted to 54,924 hectares.

The total number of farmers affected were 69,889 in 28 provinces nationwide.

On the other hand, damage to corn was placed at PHP512.31 million, which is equivalent to 37,345 MT in volume production. Areas affected were 15,043 hectares and involved 15,043 farmers in 13 corn producing provinces.

At present, Cayanan said a total of PHP18.3 million has been released by the DA for cloud seeding operations and water pumps, power sprayers, and shallow tube wells were also being distributed to farmers affected by the El Niño.

He said cloud seeding operations have already started on March 19 in Regions 2, 11, and 12 using the Philippine Air Force (PAF NOMAD aircraft.

The areas affected by the El Niño were the Cordillera Administrative Region (Ifugao, Kalinga), Ilocos Region (Pangasinan), Cagayan Valley (Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino), Central Luzon (Bulacan), Calabarzon (Batangas, Laguna, Quezon, Rizal), Mimaropa (Occidental Mindoro), Bicol Region (Albay, Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte, Masbate), Western Visayas (Antique, Iloilo, Negros Occidental), Eastern Visayas (Leyte, Samar), Zamboanga Peninsula (Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay, Zamboanga del Norte), Northern Mindanao (Bukidnon, Misamis Oriental), Davao Region (Davao del Sur), Soccsksargen (Cotabato), and BARMM (Maguindanao). (PNA)

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Monetary Board Maintains Policy Settings

MONETARY BOARD MAINTAINS POLICY SETTINGS. At its meeting on monetary policy on 21 March 2019, the Monetary Board (MB) decided to keep the interest rate on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)’s overnight reverse repurchase facility unchanged at 4.75 percent. The interest rates on the overnight lending and deposit facilities were likewise held steady. In the photo, Chairman of the MB and BSP Governor Benjamin E. Diokno [left] leads the media briefing on this latest policy decision of the MB. He is with Deputy Governor Diwa C. Guinigundo of the BSP’s Monetary and Economics Sector. supplied photo

AT its meeting on monetary policy today, the Monetary Board decided to keep the interest rate on the BSP’s overnight reverse repurchase (RRP) facility unchanged at 4.75 percent.

The interest rates on the overnight lending and deposit facilities were likewise held steady.

The Monetary Board’s decision is based on its assessment that prevailing monetary policy settings remain appropriate.

Latest baseline inflation forecasts show inflation settling within the target range of 3.0 percent ± 1.0 percentage point for both 2019 and 2020, while inflation expectations continue to stabilize within the target band. Inflation pressures have eased further since the previous monetary policy See POLICY, page 10

The Philippines and United Kingdom resolve to deepen economic ties

THE Philippines and United Kingdom convened the 1st Philippines – United Kingdom Economic Dialogue on 21 March 2019 in Makati City. The inaugural dialogue was led by Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo and British Ambassador Daniel Pruce.

The dialogue marks a milestone in bilateral economic relations as both sides committed to work towards wider and deeper engagement. Topics important to the economic agenda of the Philippines and the United Kingdom (UK) were discussed: increased trade and investment promotion, economic reforms, MSME development, sustainable and inclusive infrastructure, digital economy, banking and financial services, and social development in education and health.

Current and future economic co op eration initiatives across a broad range of sectors under the United Kingdom’s development programmes such as the Prosperity Fund were likewise highlighted. The dialogue was capped off by the signing of a Partnership Statement and Joint Action Plan on Economic Cooperation, Trade and Investment that includes priority sectors for deeper economic cooperation between the two sides such as on trade and investment promotion, industry collaboration, MSME

development, innovation, ease of doing business reforms, transparency and anti-corruption initiatives, competition policy, ICT, transport, sustainable infrastructure, banking, fintech, green finance, capital market development, health, education and skills development.

DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez, who met with Ambassador Pruce immediately after the dialogue, said that the Philippines “welcomes stronger ties with the United Kingdom as one of its top trade, investment, and development partners in Europe” and noted that the dialogue signals that “both sides are ready and open for more business.”

Undersecretary Rodolfo likewise underscored that “the dialogue allows us to harness complementarities to further strengthen our economic ties.”

Ambassador Daniel Pruce expressed that the UK “remains committed to support sustainable and inclusive development in the Philippines and to enable programmes that encourage growing bilateral trade and investment”.

With the successful convening of the inaugural dialogue, the Philippines and UK look forward to increased two-way trade and investments as well as sustained collaboration in concrete and mutually beneficial economic cooperation initiatives.

PH highlights government-private sector partnership in 2019-2020 AESIEAP hosting THE Philippines underscores the crucial role of the strong partnership between the government and the private sector in the attainment of the country’s energy development agenda, as it hosts two key events of the Association of Electricity Supply Industry of East Asia and the Western Pacific (AESIEAP) for 2019 and 2020.

AESIEAP is the largest organization of power and industry companies in the region.

The Department of Energy (DOE), Manila Electric Company (Meralco), National Power Corporation, National Grid Corporation of the Philippines, National Transmission Corporation, and the Department of Tourism will lead the hosting of

the 2019 CEO Conference to take place this September in Cebu, as well as the 2020 Conference of Electric Power Supply Industry (CEPSI), which will be held in Manila.

DOE Secretary and Honorary AESIEAP Chairperson Alfonso G. Cusi looks forward to these events, which would give the country access to an international

platform where members of the energy family, both from the government and private sector, could actively engage in current industry discourse and promote the country as a tourist and energy investment destination.

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holds STOP Rabies English learning platform eyes UPMin free vaccination and media 100K teachers for Chinese kids launch on 25 March

Bayani Vandenbroeck at 8:30AM. The free vaccination and castration session for pets will be held until 11:30AM. Afterwards, the Media Launch will be held at 1PM in the nearby Lorenzo Hall in the Administration Building. Chancellor Larry Digal will open the program and an audio-visual presentation will follow. A talk on “Rabies Updates in the Philippines” will be given by Dr. Maria Nerissa Dominguez, National Professional Officer of the Office of the World Health Organization Representative in the Philippines. The STOP Rabies program milestones, to date, will be presented by the project leaders. The launch of the website and social

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STOP Rabies, an urgent public health research program, will hold a vaccination campaign and media launch on 25 March 2019, in UP Mindanao, Mintal, Davao City, in celebration of Rabies Awareness Month.

The STOP Rabies program intends to use science-based evidence to help improve local policies and strategies on rabies control and management for a rabiesfree Davao City.

The Vaccination Campaign will be held at the Kalimudan Covered Court where registration for pet owners is at 7:30AM onward, to be followed by zumba exercise and fun ice-breakers. “Responsible Pet Ownership” will be discussed by veterinarian Dr.

companion left him behind after they were subdued by government troops.

Balagtey also cautioned the public of what he described as a “propaganda” peddled

by Save Our Schools Network (SOS) who reported earlier this week that a militiaman had slain a Lumad teen in the hinterlands of Talaingod, Davao del Norte.

On Tuesday, SOS spokes-

person Rius Valles said that Jerome Pangadas, a resident of Sitio Kamingawan, Brgy.

Palma Gil, Talaingod, Davao del Norte and a Grade 6 pupil of Salugpongan Ta ‘Tanu Igkanogon Community Learning Center, was killed by a member of the Citizen Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) last March 15.

Pangadas was killed after

a bullet hit his head.

But Balagtey belied Valles’s claim and tagged the SOS report as “distorted.”

“The CAA [Civilian Active Auxiliary, the CAFGU member] did not shoot the Lumad student. It was his brother Jimbo Valintin who accidentally did it when he fired his improvised shotgun targeting a certain Andomy

DAVAO CITY -- An online English learning platform serving Chinese children is seeking to hire 100,000 home-based online teachers in the Philippines in the next five years.

Jennifer Que, country head of 51Talk, said English as a Foreign Language (EFL) is a new industry where Filipinos are qualified and have been the preferred teachers because they speak the language in a neutral accent.

She said Filipinos are also tech-savvy, naturally happy, and have a good grasp of both the Western and Chinese cultures.

She said that in the last Jennifer Que, country director of 51Talk, holds press conference on Thursday at the two years 51Talk grew by 62 Waterfront Insular Hotel where she announced that 51Talk is hiring 100,000 home-based percent. For now, 51Talk has online English teachers from the Philippines in the next five years.

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Davao task force clears UP-M’nao of informal settlers

DAVAO CITY -- A joint task force composed of police, the military, Bureau of Fire Protection, and the Central 911 implemented a demolition order from the city government on 15 informal settlers inside the sprawling 20-hectare University of the Philippines-Mindanao campus in Bago Oshiro, Tugbok District, on Thursday.

Except for the 80-yearold elderly who refused to leave her house, Davao City Police Office (DCPO) Director, Col. Alexander Tagum, said there was no resistance from the homeowners.

Task force members had to take the elderly out of the house and brought her to the barangay health center.

“She became hysterical after seeing the demolition of the houses,” Tagum added. “Other than that, there was no resistance from the people.”

Tagum said he was told that the owners already left the night before, knowing that the demolition would be taking place the next day.

He said the clearing of the area will pave the way for the University and the city government to further develop the land, which is part of an ongoing sports complex construction.

A joint project by UP and the local government, the sports complex is touted to be of world-class standard.

So far, construction has already completed the training gym and the multipurpose building for the football field and track oval.

Ongoing construction works include the Aquatics Center, featuring an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a diving pool, and spaces required by the See CLEARS, page 9

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Soldiers rescue wounded NPA rebel after brief clash in ComVal

DAVAO CITY -- Soldiers belonging to the Philippine Army’s 28th Infantry Battalion (28IB) rescued on Monday a wounded communist rebel, the Eastern Mindanao Command (EMC) reported on Thursday.

Lt. Col. Ezra Balagtey, Eastern Mindanao Command (EMC) spokesperson, identified the member of the New People’s Army as

“Randy” (real name withheld), who was rescued last March 18 somewhere in the boundary of Lupon and Brgy. Las Arenas in Pantukan, Compostela Valley.

The 28-year-old rebel was wounded when government troops engaged in brief firefight with NPA rebels last March 17. Randy was rescued by soldiers when his

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PARTNERS. Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Regional Director Mercedita P. Jabagat awards a Plaque of Appreciation to Col. Luis Rex D. Bergante INF (GSC) PA, Chief of Staff, 10ID, Philippine Army, for the agency support to DSWD over the years. Joining them are [from left] LTC Ronaldo G. Valdez, INF (GSC) PA, Assistant Chief of Staff for Civilian Military Operations, G7; and Col. Lucito C. Carin, INF (GSC) PA, Division Inspector General, 10ID. The award is one of the highlights during the DSWD 68th Anniversary Celebration with the theme Partners for Change. (DSWD)

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18,000 home-based Filipino teachers, some 2,000 of whom are based in Davao City.

An online teacher can earn as much as PHP80,000 depending on the tenure.

The more bookings mean more earnings and more rewards, Que said.

“If you do well, the student will book you again and even recommend you to friends,” Que said during the press conference at the Waterfront Insular Hotel on Thursday.

51Talk, which is listed in the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as the first Chinese online platform and the leading online English platform in the People’s Republic in China, has been in the Philippines since 2011.

Que said 51Talk is gearing towards professionalizing the industry, adding that 51Talk prefers applicants with education-related courses, friendly, hospitable, and with maternal disposition “because they deal with children.”

She said classes start from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. because it is the time when children go online.

“Student traffic happens in the evening and weekends,” Que said, adding 51Talk also offers training for the teachers as part of their development. (PNA)

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Fédération Internationale de Natation which is recognized by the International Olympic Committee for organizing international competition in water sports.

The sports complex is targeted for completion next month in time for the Palarong Pambansa. (PNA)

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Umasay who was with the CAA at that time,” Balagtey said in a statement sent to reporters Tuesday.

The military official said that the incident transpired last January 7, contrary to SOS’s claim that the incident happened on March 15, noting the case was settled through the tribal justice system which is allowed in the Indigenous People’s Rights Act (IPRA).

“In fact, the troops mediated and helped out in caring for those who were harmed and killed during the unfortunate incident.

The situation in the community has been normal and peaceful since the settlement was reached,” he said.

Balagtey warned the media and netizens “to beware of fake news or propaganda being sent to you or posted in social media.” (Mart Sambalud / MindaNews)

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Palm Grass Hotel to mark Tres de Abril with National Artist lecture, stage play and music

PALM Grass, The Cebu Heritage Hotel, will celebrate the 121st year of the Battle of Tres de Abril and its 2nd Grand Opening Anniversary with a talk by the National Artist for Literature Dr. Resil Mojares on the “Cebu Freedom Fighters” on April 3, 2019 at 3PM. Collaborating with a Cebu bisrock band, the hotel in Junquera street will also release an 1898 Cebu Katipunan song, interpreted and arranged by the band Aggressive Audio, along with its music video created by filmmaker Prospero Laput of Hongkong-based Asia-Pacific Focus Features.

The song “O, Pilipinas” is part of the Palm Grass’ “Abtik Pas Kilat”, an album of songs of love, war, and

history that will be launched this April 3 at 7PM. Other songs in the Abtik pas Kilat album are Gugmang Kilat (a song on a fictional girl who loved Leon Kilat), Gugmang Gihandom (inspired by the KKK Cebu leaders and the couple C. Padilla and Juliana Revilles), and Alerta Katipunan. Also included in the album, are the songs Kinasing, Kuyogi Ko, Paglangyaw, Hugot Pas Huot, and Batang Colon.

Other artists to perform are The Clash’s Joannah Sy; Cebu Popular Music Festival Grand Champions Gerlyn Abaño, Fliptop/emcee rapper Asser and DJ Mae Dente; singer and Katipunero descendant Naomi Rosales; and the Bag-ong Teatro Junquera chorale.

Moreover, a video on Governor Inocencio Junquera and the Bag-ong Teatro Junquera created by Asia-Pacific Focus Features will also be screened.

Supported by the Cebu City Cultural and Historical Affairs Commission (CHAC), Bag-ong Teatro Junquera is a community theater in partnership with 3 schools- University of San Jose Recoletos, University of the Visayas, University of San Carlos, 5 barangays along Junquera St, and Palm Grass.

As part of the celebration, Bag-ong Teatro Junquera will present a stage play “Abtik pas Kilat” on April 1 and 2, 2019 at Fr. Albert van Gansewinkel Hall of the University of San Carlos

Downtown Campus. There will be two shows in a day: 2PM-4PM and 7PM-9PM. The April 3, 2019 celebration from 3pm-9pm, will be held at the front area of Palm Grass, the hotel lobby, Hawanan Tres de Abril function hall and Kapihan ni Lumaya library restaurant.

Other activities on April 3 include: 1) reenactment of the Battle of Tres de Abril; 2)messages from the Cebu City Mayor, Cebu Heritage Community and Katipunero Descendants; 3) excerpts from Stage Play, “Abtik pas Kilat”; and 4) dinner buffet of Cebuano Dishes with Lechon.

Dinner Buf fet with lechon and Cebuano dishes will be available for only

P399.00 per person and P78.00 discount will be given to the first 20 customers/guests and descendants of Katipuneros.

As the only heritage hotel in Cebu, Palm Grass named its different areas, floors, suite rooms, signature dishes and drinks after some of the Cebuano Katipuneros who fought in the 1898 Cebu Revolution/Battle of Tres de Abril led by Leon Kilat 121 years ago.

“Abtik pas Kilat” (quicker than lightning) describes valiant 1898 Cebu hero Heneral Leon Kilat who led the Battle of Tres de Abril.

For tickets and other inquiries, contact 032-412 2438/ 09151722035 or email at marketing@palmgrasshotel.com.ph

TAGUIG CITY -- Recent world events have once again caused the increase of oil prices in the local market. The Department of Energy (DOE) has obser ved the continuing decline of oil production by members of the Oil Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), as well as by countries outside of OPEC. Saudi Arabia, wit h its large contribution to world oil supply, has steadily reduced its crude oil production by 336,000 barrels per day (B/D) this March, bringing the total OPEC reduction to around 1.6 million B/D as of March 2019. Further cuts on exported crude oil from Saudi Arabia are expected in April 2019, with the announced reduction of an additional 635,000 B/D. Actions by the United States, with the imposed sanctions on Venezuela and Iran have also affected world oil prices including the impending Iran export waiver expiring in April, affecting a further reduction of crude oil supply by around 1.1 million B/D. This has already resulted in recent cuts of U.S. oil reserves, causing the overall increase in crude prices.

In the East Asian region, scheduled shut-

downs due to the maintenance of oil processing facilities in Japan (JXTG Nippon Oil & Energy) and China (Sinopec) are also expected to contribute in the further reduction of oil supply.

DOE Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi said, “The nation, along with the majority of the globe, is facing the realities of socio-political turmoil in oil-producing countries, which, sadly,

results in fluctuations of oil prices. I cannot stress enough that, as an oil importing country, our market is susceptible to these effects, and it is up to us as a nation how we handle this challenge.”

ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSUMER POWER OF CHOICE Meanwhile, Energ y Chief reiterated that despite the price adjustments in the world market, the

consumers must continue to utilize energy efficiently and exercise their power of choice to enhance more competition in the retail level.

“The retail prices and services per retail station are different. Our consumers must compare the prices and services and choose the retail station that provides the best products and services that

suit their needs,” Secretary Cusi explained.

He added, “Everyone must be aware of their respective energy consumption habits and continue to observe an energy efficient lifestyle, whether we have fuel price increases or not.”

“The DOE will continue its oil price and fuel quality monitoring activities,” the Energ y Secretary concluded.

DOE: Use energy wisely as world price fluctuates

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

Is the subject of AFFIDAVIT OF ADJUDICATION, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. MARK ANTHONY L. HELLO, Notary Public, per Doc No. 58; Page No. 13; Book No. XX; Series of 2019’ MDN: Mar 9, 26 & 23, 2019

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AND PARTITION OF REAL PROPERTY AMONG HEIRS OF THE SPOUSES SUSANA B. BILAOEN AND SOLOMON Y. BILAOEN, SR Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late Spouses SUSANA BAGTILAY BILAOEN and SOLOMON YNOGAYAN BILAOEN who died on October 12, 2000 at Ambago, Butuan City and October 18, 1987 at City General Hospital, Langihan, Butuan City, now Butuan Medical Center, Tiniwisan, Butuan City respectively, without any will; that the said deceased spouses at the time of their death left a certain real properties situated in Barangay Doongan, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte and more particularly described as follows, to wit; A. Tax Declaration No. 08-04-0003-00052, 10-11-18, in the name of Susana B. Bilaoen, et,al, year this Tax Begins 2009, a parcel of agricultural land located in Barangay Doongan, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. TCT-4558, Lot No. 3198, PLS 22, containing an area of Three Thousand Three Hundred Thirty Nine (3,339) sq. meters; B. Tax Declaration No. 08-04-0003-00038, 10-11-18, in the name of Susana B. Bilaoen, et,al, year this tax begins 2009, a parcel of agricultural land located in Barangay Doongan, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. TCT-4559, Lot No. 3192, PLS 22, containing an area of Six Thousand Six Hundred Thirty Five (6,635) sq. meters; C. Tax Declaration No. 08-04-0003-01598, 10-11-18, in the name of Susana B. Bilaoen, et,al, year this tax begins 2009, a parcel of agricultural land located in Barangay Doongan, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. TCT-4560, Lot No. 3475, PLS 22, containing an area of Two Thousand Eight Hundred Forty Eight (2,848) sq. meters; D. Tax Declaration No. 08-04-0003-01599, 10-11-18, in the name of Susana B. Bilaoen, et,al, year this tax begins 2009, a parcel of agricultural land located in Barangay Doongan, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. TCT-4561 (portion), Lot No. 3203, PLS 22, containing an area of Forty Seven Thousand One Hundred (47,100) sq. meters; E. Tax Declaration No. 08-04-0003-01602, 10-11-18, in the name of Solomon

Y. Bilaoen, Sr., year this tax begins 2009, a parcel of agricultural land located in Barangay Doongan, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, covered by Lot No. 3207, PLS 22, containing an area of Twelve Thousand Three Hundred Thirty Two (12,332) sq. meters; are the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AND PARTITION OF REAL PROPERTY AMONG HEIRS OF THE SPOUSES SUSANA B. BILAOEN AND SOLOMON Y. BILAOEN, SR.; made and entered into by and among; SATURNINA B. BILAOEN, JR., of legal age, Filipino, widow, resident of Roseville Subdivision, Lanang, Davao City; SOLOMON B. BILAOEN, JR., of legal age, Filipino, married to Carmelita B. Bilaoen, resident of San Isidro, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur; LUZVIMINDA BILAOEN-MAGSALAY, of legal age, Filipino, married to Ranil Ponce Magsalay, resident of Del Monte, Talacogon, Agusan del Sur; ANNA MAY BILAOEN HILOT, of legal age, Filipino, single, resident of Lapasan, Clarin, Misamis Occidental; HONEY BILAOEN BOCTOT, of legal age, Filipino, Single, resident of Bitan-agan, Butuan City; HELEN BILAOEN-LAPITAN, of legal age, Filipino, widow, resident of Emenvil Subdivision, Ambago, Butuan City; CLARA BILAOEN DELUCA, of legal age, Filipino, widow, resident of P-8, Ambago, Butuan City; LUPO B. BILAOEN, of legal age, Filipino, married to Mercelita L. Bilaoen, resident of Purok 9, Alviola Village, Butuan City; VIRGINA B. BILAOEN, of legal age, Filipino, single, resident of Ambago, Butuan City; GARY JONES BILAOEN ALBA, of legal age, Filipino, single, resident of Meycauayan, Bulacan; EDITH BILAOEN PASTELERO, of legal age, Filipino, married to Judieth Linao Pastelero, resident of Bonifacio St., Poblacion Morong, Bataan; ADELA BILAOEN DARROW, of legal age, Filipino, widow, resident of P-8, Ambago, Butuan City; GRACE BILAOEN-FUENTES, of legal age, Filipino, married to Antonio A. Fuentes, Jr., resident of P-8, Ambago, Butuan City; Under Notary Public of Atty. DAN RUNILLE M. ABESAMIS; as per Doc No. 30; Page No. 7; Book No. 4; Series of 2019.

MDN: Mar 9, 16 & 23, 2019

Republic of the Philippines SHARI’A DISTRICT COURT Fourth Shari’a Judicial District Marawi City Re: Petition for Guardianship Over The Persons and Properties of Minors ALIBASHER G. DIDA-AGUN, SAKINA G. DIDA-AGUN, SAGHERA G. BASHER, ALI-REZA BASHER and MOHAMMAD JAWWAD G. BASHER

SPL.PROC.NO. ML-19-2019

ARMINA GUILING DIDA-AGUN, Petitioner. x-----------------------------------------------------x ORDER

In this verified petition, petitioner Armina Guling Dida-agun prayed that she be appointed guardian over the persons and properties of minors Alibasher G. Dida-agun, Sakina G. Dida-agun, Saghera G. Basher, Ali Reza G. Basher and Mohammad Jawwad G, Basher.

She alleged that she was married to late Basher Pabi Dida-agun and have eleven (11) children with him. Late Dida-agun contracted a second marriage with Asmin Guiad Dida-agun and was survived by five (5) minor children, namely: Alibasher G. Dida-agun, Sakina G. Dida-agun, Saghera G. Basher, Ali Reza G. Basher and Mohammad Jawwad G, Basher; said late Dida-agun was connected with the Department of Agrarian Reform and after his death, the second wife Asmin Guiad Dida-agun left the conjugal house and got married to another man leaving her five (5) minor children under the care and custody of petitioner until today; that after the death of Basher Dida-agun, petitioner had already received benefits from the GSIS such as funeral expenses except survivorship benefits; that said two (2) wives petitioner Armina and Asmin and the Five (5) minor children were qualified as legal beneficiaries of the pension and as such they have enjoyed receiving said pension but the pension pertaining to the second wife Asmin and her five (5) children were being cut for her failure to update her records since September 2018; that due to the subsequent marriage of Asmin Dida-agun and her abandonment of 5 children to petitioner, the latter has been the one Shouldering all the expenses of five (5) minor children.

The petition is sufficient in form and substance, hence, the case is set for hearing on April 22, 2019 at 8:30 in the morning at the Hall of Justice, Marawi City. On this date and place above-indicated, anybody interested in the petition should appear and show cause, if any, why the petition should not be granted.

Petitioner shall cause the publication hereof in the newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks.

Serve copies hereof to petitioner, petitioner’s counsel and the Office of Government Service Insurance System, Iligan City.

SO ORDERED.

Marawi City, February 19, 2019.

MDN: Mar 9, 16 & 23, 2019 Republic of the Philippines SHARI’A DISTRICT COURT Fourth Shari’a Judicial District Marawi City Re: In the Matter of Judicial Declaration As Legal Beneficiary of Deceased SPO2 SALIC OMAR LANGCUA

SPL.PROC.NO. ML-20-2019

DILINANG ALAWI MANAN,

Petitioner. x---------------------------------------------x ORDER

Petitioner filed this verified petition praying that after notice, publication, and hearing, she be declared as legal beneficiary of deceased SPO2 Salic Omar Langcua.

She alleged that she was legally married to late SPO2 Salic Omar langcua on February 15, 1954 and their marriage was blessed with eight (8) children, all of legal age. He then contracted a subsequent marriage with Sohaila Sangbaan and was blessed with one (1) daughter. Late Langcua was connected with the Philippine National Police from January 1, 1976 up to February 15, 2010. The late SPO2 Langcua had been enjoying his retirement benefits after retirement on February 15, 2010 before his death on October 15, 2017. Petitioner has never received any proceeds from the pension of her late husband as it was cut when the petitioner fails to submit on time the requirements for transfer of claim of pension before the PNP Retirement and Benefits Administration Service, Camp Crame, Quezon City. Thus, she filed the petition to secure an order declaring her to be the qualified legal beneficiary of late SPO2 Langcua.

The petition is sufficient in form and substance, hence, the same is set for hearing on April 22, 2019 at 8:30 in the morning at the Hall of Justice, Marawi City and anybody interested in the petition should appear and show cause, if any, why the petition should not be granted.

Petitioner shall cause the publication hereof in the newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks.

Serve copies hereof to petitioner, her counsel and the Office of the Philippine National Police, Camp Crame, Quezon City.

SO ORDERED.

Marawi City, February 19, 2019.

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meeting, reflecting mainly the decline in food prices amid improved supply conditions.

Meanwhile, the Monetary Board observed that overall prospects for domestic activity continue to be firm, supported by a projected recovery in household spending and the continued implementation of the government’s infrastructure program.

However, there are risks to economic growth in 2019 if the current budget impasse in Congress is not resolved soon.

The Monetary Board also noted that the risks to the inflation outlook remained broadly balanced for 2019 even as it observed that further risks could emerge from prolonged EI Niño and higher-than-expected increases in global oil and food prices. For 2020, the risks lean toward the downside as tighter global financial conditions and geopolitical risks temper global economic activity and potential upward pressures on commodity prices.

Given these considerations, the Monetary Board is of the view that the within-target inflation outlook and firm domestic growth

support keeping monetary policy settings steady at this time. Looking ahead, the BSP will continue to monitor developments affecting the inflation outlook to ensure that the monetary policy stance remains consistent with its price stability objective.

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our very own energy players – our local power companies and electric cooperatives – will gain invaluable knowledge and exposure to emerging regional technologies, standards, and best industry practices,” Sec. Cusi said.

Emphasizing the theme, “Energized Countries, Empowered Communities”, the program and speakers of AESIEAP 2019-200 will feature landmark policies and breakthrough innovations in the Philippine energy industry. In addition, an impressive showcase of Filipino talent likewise awaits conference participants.

The AESIEAP CEO Conference will be held from 22-25 September 2019 at the Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort and Spa in Cebu.

Over 200 energy ministers and corporate officers from AESIEAP membercountries are expected to attend the event and engage

in discussions on pressing regional challenges, as well as ground-breaking strategies and solutions to ensure the sustained development of the energy industry.

On the other hand, CEPSI, considered the biggest premier electricity supply industry conference in East Asia and the Western Pacific region, will take place from 29 November-3 December 2020 at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City. More than 2,000 delegates from member-organizations are expected to participate.

“The AESIEAP Philippine Coalition would like to provide meaningful context to our hosting of these conferences by focusing on how the government and private sector could further harness its partnership to create lasting impact on the lives of our citizens. We also want to find more ways to strengthen synergy among all power industry stakeholders,” Meralco President and CEO and AESIEAP 2019-2020 President Oscar S. Reyes emphasized.

AESIEAP 2019-2020 Secretary-General Rogelio L. Singson added that the Philippines set the bar during its previous hosting of AESIEAP in 2000. “We hope to repeat and even surpass what we achieved during our first hosting. We encourage all the members of the energy family to help secure this victory for our country,” he concluded.

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dogs and other pets vaccinated against rabies, as it is an effective treatment for the disease.

Likewise, City health officer Dr. Holy Tago said they would continuously provide treatment for individuals bitten by animals.

Also, ensure the adequacy of anti-rabies vaccines supply as well as coordinate with the Department of Agriculture (DA) in carrying out campaigns on rabies prevention and control and

responsible pet ownership.

The city government, meanwhile, has also been very active in carrying out programs such as animal health mission and continuous barangay visits to do free vaccination, treatment, deworming and vitamin administration to various large and small animals.

Dr. Sonico urged the public to be responsible pet owners maintaining control over their dog; not allowing it to roam the streets without a leash, and providing it with adequate food and comfortable shelter. (smrnSMRN/ PIA Misamis Occidental)

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save the farmer-members’ expenses in plowing and harrowing the fields when the cattle reach its mature age.

The members can also generate income after tilling their farm by rendering services to other farmers within or in nearby barangays.

Natividad further explained that the direct beneficiaries are 35 active farmer-members of the cooperative who were selected based on the qualifications set by the board of directors.

He said that the target recipients are marginalized farmers and rural women whose livelihood depends mainly on farming.

Natividad is optimistic that the financial assistance granted by DOLE-X is in support with the thrust of the LGU, particularly in the development of livestock in the municipality.

Also, this means that the community will gain a significant number of households with improved income to uplift them from poverty. (Angelie Kate T. Sy/DOLE-X Mis. Or. PFO)

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unemployment rates in northern Mindanao.

Rodrigo, meanwhile said, “Students with the right courses, equipped Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No. XI Davao City

with the appropriate labor market information, will ultimately make ‘skills-fit’ and ‘job-ready graduates.”

(Lorraine M. Roa/DOLE-X Mis. Occ. PFO)

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percentage point starting this year, until it reaches 15 percent in 2025, and the gradual adjustment of the minimum and maximum MSCs. It will also add 13 more years to the fund life of the SSS up to 2045 upon full implementation of the law by 2025.

The new law, Republic Act (RA) 11199, which repealed RA 1161 as amended by RA 8282, aims to strengthen the pension fund through its salient features such as the rationalization of the powers of the SSC—the policy-making body of the SSS—to allow it to expand the investing capacity of the pension fund to generate better income for the benefit of its members and pensioners.

“We hope that our members will understand the importance of adjusting contributions to make sure that the pension fund remain strong and viable for the current and forthcoming generations,” Ignacio concluded. (SSS Cagayan de Oro)

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media sites will culminate the event. The interested public is invited to attend, free of charge.

STOP Rabies is funded by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) through the Discovery-Applied Research and Extension for Trans/Inter-disciplinary Opportunities (DARE TO) Research Grants program. The DARE TO grants aims to deliver innovative research work through collaboration among higher education institutions, which, in the case of the STOP Rabies program, are UP Mindanao and the Davao Medical School Foundation, in partnership

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

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

Petition for Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a AIRCONDITIONED TAXI service.

Petition for Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a AIRCONDITIONED UV EXPRESS service.

Petition for Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a AIRCONDITIONED UV EXPRESS service.

ROMEO S. PONCE, Case No. R11-EV-DS-TX-2019-3-367 Petitioner. (2013-XI-0367)

DELFIN S. ALFECHE, Case No. R11-EV-UV-2019-3-553

Petitioner. (2014-XI-00553)

VILMA B. LAMOSAO, Case No. R11-EV-DS-UV-2019-3-145

Petitioner. (2014-XI-00145)

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF HEARING

Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of an AIRCONDITIONED TAXI service on the route: WITHIN DAVAO CITY AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN REGION XI with the use of One (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on March 17, 2019. In the petition filed on March 14, 2019, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of said Certificate as well as to drop the same with another unit bearing Chassis No. PA1B19F37J4058844 to operate along the same route previously authorized.

NOTICE is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on APRIL 10, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. at this office at the above address.

At least TEN (10) Days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a newspaper of local circulation.

Parties opposed to the granting of the petition must filed their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time.

This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence.

Davao City, Philippines, March 19, 2019.

Petition is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of an AIRCONDITION UV EXPRESS service on the route: DAVAO CITY- MONKAYO (COMPOSTELA VALLEY) AND VICE VERSA with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on September 4, 2019. In the petition filed on March 15, 2019, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of said Certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized.

NOTICE is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on April 10, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. at this office at the above address.

At least TEN (10) Days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a newspaper of local circulation.

Parties opposed to the granting of the petition must filed their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time.

This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence.

Davao City, Philippines, March 19, 2019.

Petition is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of an AIRCONDITION UV EXPRESS service on the route: DAVAO CITY- BAGANGA (DAVAO ORIENTAL) AND VICE VERSA with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on April 3, 2019. In the petition filed on March 15, 2019, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of said Certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized.

NOTICE is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on APRIL 10, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. at this office at the above address.

At least TEN (10) Days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a newspaper of local circulation.

Parties opposed to the granting of the petition must filed their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time.

This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence.

Davao City, Philippines, March 19, 2019.

(Sgd.) Atty. CATTLEYA B. ACAYLAR OIC-Regional Director

(Sgd.) Atty. CATTLEYA B. ACAYLAR OIC-Regional Director

(Sgd.) Atty. CATTLEYA B. ACAYLAR OIC-Regional Director

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with the Office of the City Veterinarian and the City Health Office.

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reform program.

Cancellation refers to the process of annulling, invalidating, and revoking the EPs, CLOAs, or other titles issued under any Agrarian Reform Program.

This concern has been addressed through the DAR Administrative Order No.02, series of 2018, which outlines an omnibus summary rules that streamlines the process.

“It is imperative to immediately communicate the new policies to field implementers to ensure clarity and uniformity in the implementation,” Pañgulayan said.

The National Briefing on Cancellation Guidelines and Procedures will be held in Makati Palace Hotel from until tomorrow, March 23, 2019.

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throughout Mindanao.

Gardenia Bakeries president Simplecio Umali said the decision to put up the facility at Phividec was a strategic move as it can act as a supply depot capable of distributing products in case of disasters in some parts of the country.

“In case there’s a calamity, a major earthquake, we can still continue to supply food to other areas. We can immediately ship our goods from Tagoloan to the Visayas, even to Luzon,” he said.

Umali said they came up with the idea of bringing in their products to highrisk zones when they gave out free loaves of bread to the displaced residents of Marawi City at the height of the 2017 siege.

With the bread producer already in operation, Quijano said other companies will soon follow suit once the construction of their facilities will be completed.

He cited San Miguel Corporation, which is setting up five businesses at Phividec, producing beer, food, feeds, packing products, and grains.

Other companies that are interested to put up shop at the economic zone in the near future include a tennis ball maker, a steel manufacturing, and a liquid natural gas processing firm.

(With reports from Ercel Maandig/PNA)

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a source of information should not be the sole factor in determining whether it is real or not.

“When your mother says the pizza is in the fridge, you believe it because you trust her. But do you actually check whether the pizza is really in it? It’s the same for news,” Kajimoto noted.

Meanwhile, Philippine Daily Inquirer columnist John Nery urged ASEAN journalists to look beyond the problem of disinformation on digital platforms and social media.

Citing the latest “We Are Social” report released in January, Nery said an estimated 30 million Filipinos are not connected in the Philippines, a figure that is equivalent to the total population of New Zealand and Australia.

“In many parts of Asia, lies and disinformation still travel the old routes. Allow me to give only one example. To focus only on the manipulation of digital and social media in the Philippines is to ignore the impact of other media, especially TV and radio, on a large number of Filipinos.

I think the same can be said for other parts of our region,” he said.

What’s in a name?

The term “fake news” came into light during the 2016 presidential elections, where business tycoon Donald Trump beat former US first lady Hillary Clinton.

It was used by Trump to describe stories critical of his administration.

This term, however, is seen as wrong by many as it misleads various stakeholders who stick to the idea that news, in the first place, must be factual.

Dr. James Gomez, chair of the Board of Directors of the Asia Centre based in Singapore, said fake news, as defined by Axel Gelbert, is a “deliberate presentation of false or misleading claims as news, where the claims are misleading by design.”

Gomez said fake news has three subsets: disinformation – information that is false and deliberately created to harm a person, social group, organization or country; misinformation – information that is false, but not created with the intention of causing harm; and malinformation – information that is based on reality and used to inflict harm on a person, organization or country.

Nery, meanwhile, gave his own definition of fake news based on three Ds -deliberate, disguised and deceiving.

“It is a deliberate act of fabrication and manipulation; disguised to look, sound, feel like the news; (and) designed to deceive,” the veteran Filipino journalist said. “(The) government derives its power from the consent of the governed.

Our job as journalists is to

inform this consent. Fake news poisons this relationship – it confuses the basis of consent that the governed are giving,” he added.

Regional context and efforts The ASEAN region is home to a vast population of Internet and social media users.

The Philippines tops among ASEAN member states in terms of average daily use of the Internet (10 hours and two minutes) and social media (four hours and 12 minutes), followed

by Thailand and Indonesia.

Gomez said with the increasing number of people in the region going online, ASEAN countries have stepped up measures to fight the spread of fake news.

On the legal aspect, governments convened public hearings, revised existing laws, proposed legislation particularly on cyber security and fake news, and imposed heavy penalties, such as one to 12 years jail time and fines ranging from USD62,000 to USD123,000.

Meanwhile, non-legal measures include the establishment of task forces or agencies to monitor online discourses, creation of factchecking platforms, and the conduct of media literacy programs.

In the Philippines for example, the government through the Presidential Communications and Operations Office (PCOO) has several programs that educate people to discern and to counter the spread of fake news and disinformation.

Some of these programs include the Real Numbers, a campaign providing the real score and present accurate numbers of the anti-illegal drugs drive of the Duterte administration; the Provincial Communications Officers Network, a platform linking the national government to the local government units; and the Dismiss Disinformation, a campaign thwarting the spread of fake news and disinformation.

PCOO-attached agencies such as the Philippine News Agency (PNA), Radyo Pilipinas, People’s Television Network, Philippine Information Agency, and their online platforms are used in the fight against fake news and disinformation.

The Philippine government has invested heavily in the modernization of media platforms and will soon use technology to bring information to the farthest places in the country via satellite.

However, Gomez said challenges such as “over criminalization” or excessive laws and regulations and vaguely-worded legislation result in legal battles between government officials and individuals or other stakeholders.

Organizations that act as fact checkers may also become unreliable due to their political bias and focus on checking opinions

Sat-Sun, March 23-24, 2019 rather than verifying factual claims, he added.

Given these challenges, there is a need for ASEAN members to further strengthen cooperation among all stakeholders towards achieving regional stability and development, he said.

“We have to create a methodology or network to collaborate. If we are to create network, we can deal with fake news better.

We want a platform where we can share, to be able to talk to all of you. This way, we can address fake news at the regional level,” said Peerapon Anutarasoat, a reporter of state-run Thai News Agency.

The workshop was organized by the Government Public Relations Department of Thailand and the Friedrich Neumann Foundation, an international foundation based in Germany that focuses on promoting freedom and dignity for all people in all areas of society.

Thailand chairs the ASEAN 2019, which carries the theme “Advancing Partnership for Sustainability”. (PNA)

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the standards developed are: Green Hotel, Communitybased Tourism, Homestay, Clean Tourist City, Spa Services and Public Toilet. The establishments who were nominated will have to pass the ASEAN standards based on the stipulated criteria.

The declaration of winners will be awarded in the ASEAN Tourism Awards During the ASEAN Tourism Awards, the LGU of Maramag and SM Downtown Premier CdO. were declared winners. The nomination was submitted by the Department of Tourism-Region 10 (DOT 10) office spearheaded by Supervising Tourism Officer, Ms. Josephine H. Roque.

With DOT 10 Regional Director Unchuan’s support and the Local Government Unit’s (LGU) cooperation, Ms. Roque led the nomination process and compliance of the requirements. The entry of Maramag LGU is their Maramag Public Toilet and Commercial Center. It was judged on the following criteria: entrance, physical appearance including the basic amenities, waste management and waste water system, wash areas, prevention and maintenance work, staff training, records and visitor feedback system. As for the Shopping Mall Category won by SM Downtown Premier of Cagayan de Oro City, they were judged in its user information, education materials, signage, rest room cleaning schedule and procedure, cleaning staff uniforms aside from the criteria mentioned above.

This victory is not only for the recipients of the award but for the entire Northern Mindanao. This proves that our tourism services are at par with the

ASEAN standards. Tantamount to this, the sustainable development of the tourism industry will be ensured and that surely the people of Northern Mindanao can benefit from this as tourism is one of the economic drivers of our community. (JBJ)

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Fisheries - Annie Y. Daba; Barangay Affairs - Yan Lam S. Lim; Blue Ribbon - Lordan G. Suan; Economic Enterprises - Ian Mark Q. Nacaya; Education - Suzette G. Magtajas-Daba; Energy - Teodulfo E. Lao Jr.; Environment & Natural Resources - Zaldy O. Ocon; Finance, Budget & Appropriations - Edna M. Dahino; Ways and Means - George S. Goking; Games and Amusement - Zaldy O. Ocon; Health, Sanitation & Health Insurance - Ma. Lourdes S. Gaane; Labor and Employment - Nadya B. Emano-Elipe; Laws and Rules - Ian Mark Q. Nacaya; Police, Fire & Public Safety - Romeo V. Calizo; Public Utilities - Teodulfo E. Lao Jr.; Public Works - Zaldy O. Ocon; Senior Citizens - Leon D. Gan Jr.; Social Services - Reuben R. Daba; Sports & Youth Development - Jay Roa-Pascual; Subdivision and Landed Estate - Dometilo C. Acenas Jr.; Tourism - Jay Roa-Pascual; Trade and Commerce - George S. Goking; Cooperatives Enrico S. Salcedo; Urban and Rural Poor - Zaldy O. Ocon;

Women & Family Relations - Edna M. Dahino; Cultural Communities - Romeo V. Calizo; and, Roads & Traffic Management - Romeo V. Calizo This is the first time ever that the City Council of Cagayan de Oro has been cited by PCL, which Uy attributed to the unity and collective effort among the members of the City Council; and maintaining critical decision making and interactive discussion in crafting ordinances suited to the needs of the people.

With the award, City Council officials will be among the awardees to attend the PCL’s National Legislative Awards to be held at the Waterfront Hotel in Cebu City in June. (RMB)

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win as vice governor in the May 13 election and take the leadership of the SP by July.

Along this line, the running mate of reelectionist Gov. Yevgeny Vincente Emano welcomed the opening of the first tissue culture labo-

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ratory of Misamis Oriental last week in the municipality of Sugbongcogon.

“Laing tabang na usab kini para sa panginabuhian sa atong mga kaigsoona ug scientific na ang atong approach sa development sa agrikultura,” Elipe said. MF

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Crown-DESCO, which is now managing Zamcelco through an Investment Management Contract (IMC), decided to stop its power supply agreement with WMPC after alleging that the latter had over-billed the cooperative several times.

As a result, Zamcelco imposed a two-hour rotational blackout as a response to the decreased power supply.

Zamcelco is currently being supplied by San Miguel Power Corporation (60-MW), Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management (PSALM) Corporation (5-MW), Efinity (8-MW), Putik sub-station generators (10-MW), and the Talisayan-based 6-MW generator. (PNA)

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Highly Urbanized Cities Category

Oro City Council cited as Most Outstanding Sanggunian THE 18th City Council of Cagayan de Oro was recognized as the Outstanding Sanggunian (Council) in the Highly Urbanized Cities category for Region 10 during the Regional Assembly and Local Legislative Awards of the Philippine Councilors League (PCL) held March 15, 2019 at the Limketkai Luxe Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City.

The PCL Awards aimed at recognize local legislatures that draft and enact legislations in accordance with the national government’s immediate and long term development goals and policies.

“Local councils can help identify and approve projects that are evidencebased and beneficial to their constituents,” said Department of Interior and Local Governments (DILG-10) Regional Director Arnel Agabe in his keynote message, Cagayan de Oro City Vice Mayor Joaquin “Kikang” Uy credited the councilors for their collaboration and cooperation in crafting legislation that advanced the interests and welfare of city residents in line with the government’s millennium development goals.

In the past three years, various projects and programs were implemented including the cementing of roads, construction of

Councilors of Cagayan de Oro’s 18th City Council gather around the PCL 2018 Local Legislative Award as Most Oustanding Sanggunian (Highly Urbanized City Category) for Region 10.

schools and hospitals, and donation of sports equipment, and even ordinances that concern the environment, among others. Yet all these would not have been done without the approval of the team, the 18th City Council.

Teamwork is crucial in policy development as well as the implementation of various ordinances and

resolutions. VM Kikang expressed his gratitude to the 18th City Council who, because of their harmony and strength, have attained the Most Outstanding City Council for Region 10.

The Cagayan de Oro City Council is composed of the following. Presiding Officer - Vice Mayor Raineir Joaquin V. Uy (Presiding Officer); Zaldy O. Ocon (Pre-

siding Officer Protempore ); Ian Mark Q. Nacaya (Majority Floor Leader-Coalition); Teodulfo E. Lao Jr. (Asst.

Majority Floor Leader); Leon D. Gan Jr. (Minority Floor Leader) and Nadya B. Emano-Elipe (Asst. Minority Floor Leader) Its standing committees and chairpersons are as follows: Agriculture & See CITED, page 11

ILIGAN UPDATES

Iligan Acknowledged Women on International Women’s Day ILIGAN CITY -- In celebration of the International Women’s Day, the office of the City Social Welfare and Development (CSWD) and City Gender and Development Office (GAD) spearheaded the celebration on March 8, at the City Public Plaza with the theme: “We Make Change Work for Women”.

“Ang babaye ug lalaki kinahanglan patas lang kay ang babaye para sa ako, kamo ang kahayag sa panimalay. Kay kahayag man mutimbang mo sainyong kabanahan para dili pod maglisod inyong mga bana,” (Women and men should be equal because for me, women are the light of every family, and as the light, you should support your husbands so they will not be burdened,) City Mayor Regencia said.

“Kamong mga kababainhan mao’y kasingkasing og kalag sa atong katilingban,” (Women are the heart and soul of our society,) expressed Vice Mayor Vera Cruz.

“Sa tinuoray lang kon wala ang mga babaye sa ato katilingban diha sa pamilya, kanang pamilyaha patay og wala’y kahayag,” (In fact, without these women in our society, families would be inanimate and lifeless,) he added.

“Aduna ta’y mga balaodnon alang sa mga kababainhan aron sa pag protect, nag una mao ang Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children (VAWC) ubos sa Republic Act (RA) 9262. Ang atong Magna Carta of Women ubos sa Republic Act (RA) 9710 diin nagbutang siya’g probisyon nga duna’y equal opportunity sa mga kababainhan og usab dili pod ma discriminate,” (We have laws

that protect women. First is the Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children (VAWC) under RA 9262 and the Magna Carta of Women under RA 9710 wherein it has been provided that there should be equal opportunities and rights for women without discrimination.) Ms. Grace Joy Saquilabon, head of CSWD stated.

Women’s Day is the day to recognize the achievements of women and the role they are playing in the development in politics, education and economy.

Gone were the days when we look at women as victims. Women have taken the challenge with big leaps from their traditional roles, dismissing the old concept that women are the weaker sex.

The event drew the participation of honoured female leaders as

well as distinguished male and female Iliganons coming from various barangays. City officials headed by the City Mayor Celso Regencia together with Vice Mayor Jemar Vera Cruz also

joined the said event.

The celebration showcased the common cause we all share in supporting the limitless potential and the uniqueness of being a woman. IMFN/CIO