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151 NPA-free barangays to receive socio-economic aid By MARK FRANCISCO Correspondent

ONE HUNDRED fifty-one barangays from Northern Mindanao and Caraga which were declared free from New People’s Army (NPA) presence and influence in 2019 will receive socio-economic assistance from the national government this year. This was the gist of the report made by 4th Infantry Division commander Maj. Gen. Franco Nemesio Gacal during a security briefing called for by Oro Chamber for its members. Gacal said that the government’s whole of nation approach through the Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (ELCAC) will bring economic and livelihood opportunities See AID, page 11

4th Infantry Division commander Maj. Gen. Franco Nemesio Gacal speaks during a security briefing organized by Oro Chamber.

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CdeO complies with DILG directive banning 67 Manobo families in pedicabs and tricycles in national highways Surigao flee homes anew CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - In compliance with the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) order, banning pedicabs and tricycles plying in National Highways, the City Government thru the Roads and Traffic Administration (RTA) apprehended over a hundred vehicles from February 24-26. Apprehensions were made by RTA, thru the leadership of Antonio Resma of

the Regulatory and Complaint Board, in Barangays Tablon, Gusa and Puerto. Resma told reporters the apprehensions are only part of the initial implementations of DILG memo while they are still studying for the full implementation of the DILG Manila memorandum circular. As such, those who were apprehended were only issued citations tickets and warned not to ply in the See COMPLIES, page 11

By CHRIS V. PANGANIBAN Contributing Editor

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur -- Some 67 Manobo lumad families in the neighboring hinterland Sitios in Surigao del Sur fled their homes fearing hostilities between Army soldiers and New Peoples Army rebels might escalate a week after a grenade was lobbed near a house wounding three civilians. The Malahutayong Paki-

gbisog Alang sa Sumusunod (Persevering Struggle for the Next Generation) or Mapasu said Army soldiers fired upon a house in Sitio Emerald on February 21 where several people were watching television wounding three victims including a five-year old girl and damaging the roof of the house. But the Army’s 3rd Special Forces Battalion, in a See FLEE, page 11

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LUMINA PARTNERS WITH PAG-IBIG EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS FOR HOUSING PROGRAM - Lumina forged partnership with Pag-IBIG Fund Employees Labor Association (PAFELA) and DBP Service Corporation (DBPSC) to provide housing opportunities to eligible members of the two organizations through Pag-IBIG’s End-user Financing Program. Lumina Homes, recently awarded Top 1 Developer for 2019 by Pag-IBIG Fund, is one of the fastest growing mass housing developers in the country, with over 50 projects in key cities and municipalities. Present at the Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony were: Lumina President and COO Estrellita Tan, Division Head Joemi Tan, PAFELA Head Rodorico Carullo and DBPSC Senior Executive Vice President Edgar Chavez.

DAR turns over P324-M agri-projects in M’nao

‘Oplan Galugad’ sa MOPJ, gipahigayon

NAG-RESULTA man sa kagubot sulod sa Misamis Oriental Provincial Jail and Rehabilitation Center (MOPJ) sa dihang gipahigayon ang sopresang “Oplan Galugad” sa matag selda sa pasilidad, nagbunga gihapon kini og nindot nga resulta. Kauban ang mga elemento sa MOPJ, PNP, Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit, Libertad Bomb Squad, sa pagpangulo ni PEMS Fr anqu i l i no L i nd a, Provincial Overseer Mr. Roehl Factura ug

ang miyembro Custodian Force, isa-isa gipagawas ang mga binilanggo ug gikapkapan, dayon inspection sa ilang kubol. Tanang suok gilantaw kon duna bay kontrabando o hinagiban nga angay kompiskahon. Ang resulta, mikabat sa 22 ka cell phones ang nabawi gikan sa mga binilanggo. Kasamtangan pang giinventory ang uban pang gamit nga nakuha sulod sa selda. “Kamanduan sa atong amahan sa lalawigan, Gobernador Bambi Emano, nga kon mahimo siksik

ang atong pagpangita sa mga kontrabando dili lang mga cellphones apan lakip na ang mga bladed weapon, shabu ug uban pang mga kontrabando nga nakasulod sa atong buhatan sa MOPJ,” saysay ni Waden Dominador Tagarda. Ang “Oplan Galugad” regular nga ginapahigayon sulod sa MOPJ, nunot na usab sa mando ni Gobernador Bambi Emano aron masiguro nga walay bisan unsang matang sa kontrabando nga bawal makasulod sa pasilidad.

LAGUINDINGAN, Misamis Oriental – The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) turned over Wednesday, February 26, 2020, various agricultural sub-projects amounting to P324-million to boost the lives of agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARB) in Mindanao. Implemented under the Mindanao Sustainable Agrarian and Agriculture Development (MinSAAD) project, a total of 46 subprojects composed of farmto-market roads, bridges,

irrigations, rural water systems, post-harvest facilities, and machineries and facilities for processing, production, and marketing of farm produces were provided in 27 provinces of Northern Mindanao, Davao and SOCCKSARGEN Regions. DAR Secretary John R. Castriciones, who led the distribution ceremony, said the MINSAAD project has two aspects: agriculture, agribusiness and agroforestry development and ru-

ral infrastructure projects. These play a vital role in the DAR’s support services program in empowering the ARBs in the different regions in Mindanao. “Our farmers need to be strengthened and supported so that we will be able to enhance their economic lives,” Castriciones said. This event is the fruition of the competence and commitment of different government agencies in uplifting the lives of the farmers. “The infrastructure projects and the various more that enhance the crops and products of the farmers are manifestation of government agencies’ unity to help improve peace in Mindanao as poverty is one of the reasons of insurgency,” he added. The Department of Public Works and Highways, National Irrigation Administration and National Economic and Development Authority are among DAR Secretary John R. Castriciones and other dignitarthe implementing agencies ies turn over the symbolic key to an ARB representative involved. MinSAAD Project Manager Eduardo Suaybaguio said the turn-over ceremony signifies that the farmerbeneficiaries now have the full ownership of the projects. Funded under Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), MINSAAD is a poverty alleviation project in select marginalized areas in Mindanao that focuses on sustainable agricultural development. JICA Senior Representative Jin Hirosawa said he hopes that the partnership with Japan will bring progress to Mindanao. “We are grateful for your Located at : support and cooperation Contact Number: PUERTO, CDO – MAIN in making this a success,” 0916-126-7815 JR. BORJA EXTENSION, CRONEN, Hirosawa said. 0920-876-3147 CAMAMAN-AN – BRANCH

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Davao City announces 800 job vacancies

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LTFRB-Caraga collects P1.3-M fines for January-February period By ALEXANDER LOPEZ

By CHE PALICTE

DAVAO CITY – The city government here is calling on interested Dabawenyos to become part of its workforce by applying in some 800 vacant regular positions. In a media briefing here on Friday, Lemuel Ortonio, the head of the Davao City Human Resource Management Office (HRMO), said the city currently has a total of 3,300 plantilla positions, of which 2,500 positions have been filled. “There are various offices in need of professional employees,” Ortonio said, noting that not all vacant positions will be filled simultaneously. “Not all are posted at the same time. We schedule our See JOB, page 10

INTENSIFIED CAMPAIGN. The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) 13’s (Caraga) intensified drive against “colorum” vehicles has resulted in a more than 2,500-percent increase in the collection of fines during the first two months of the year. LTFRB-13 OIC-Director Maria Kristina E. Cassion on Friday (Feb. 28, 2020) warned passenger terminals against harboring “colorum” or unlicensed passenger utility vehicles. (Photo courtesy of LTFRB-13 Information Office)

1. ML- Osmeña Branch Abaya Building, Osmena St. Cogon Cagayan de Oro City 2. ML- Pabayo Branch De Leon Building, Pabayo-Cruz Taal St. Cagayan de Oro City 3. ML- Carmen-1 Branch Ang Building, V. Castro cor. Vamenta Boulevard Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City

15. ML- Bugo Branch National Hi-way, Cagayan de Oro City 16. ML- Kauswagan Branch Zone 1 Kauswagan Cagayan de Oro City 17. ML- Bulua Branch Southeast Building Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

4. ML- Yacapin Branch Daumar St., Cagayan de Oro City

18. ML- Opol Branch S. Vacalares St., Opol Misamis Oriental

5. ML- Lapasan Branch Claro M. Recto Avenue, Lapasan, CdeO City

19. ML- El Salvador Branch National Hi-way, Misamis Oriental

6. ML- Gusa Branch Gusa National Hi-way, Cagayan de Oro City

20. ML- Alubijid Branch Poblacion, Alubijid, Misamis Oriental

7. ML- Velez Branch Door # 114 G/F De Leon Plaza Phase II Vacapin-Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City

21. ML- Carmen-2 Branch Kauswagan Road, Cagayan de Oro City

8. ML- Divisoria Branch Cor. Tiano-Neri St., Cagayan de Oro City 9. ML- Limketkai Mall Branch Space M-2-123/Limketkai Mall Lapasan Cagayan de Oro City 10. ML- Limketkai 2 Service Arcade, Limketkai Mall Lapasan Cagayan de Oro City 11. ML- SM Showroom #1105 Masterson Ave. Upper Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City 12. ML- Capistrano Branch Capistrano-Gomez Sts. Cagayan de Oro City 13. ML- Puerto Branch National Hi-way, Puerto Cagayan de Oro City 14. ML-ALAE Branch Purok 8, Alae, Puerto, Cagayan de Oro City

22. ML- Macasandig Branch Macasandig Proper, CDOC 23. ML-Laguindingan Pob. Laguindingan, Mis, Or. 24. ML-ORORAMA Inside Ororama Supercenter J.R. Borja Street Cagayan de Oro City, MIs. Or. 25. ML-APOVEL Door # 4B-65 Apovel Subdivision Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City 26. ML-CORRALES Door # 4B-65 Apovel Subdivision Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City 27. ML-CUGMAN #097 Zone 3 Brgy. Cugman, Cagayan de Oro City

Commencing on March 17, 2020 at 9:00 A.M. those establishment above will set a public auction all overdue pledges in the same up to October 2019. Patrons are enjoined to verify their receipts.

28. ML-PATAG Zone 3, Patag Cagayan de Oro City

Commencing on March 16, 2020 at 9:00 A.M. those establishment above will set a public auction all overdue pledges left in the same up to October 2019. Patrons are enjoined to verify their receipts. MANAGEMENT

Sa Marso 16, 2020 sa mga alas 9:00 sa buntag ang tanang butang naremati, isubasta diri sa tagsatagsa, nga buhatan nga ginganlan sa itaas. Tanang Butang penerenda nga wala malukat hangtud sa Oktubre 2019, maapil sa subasta. Giawhag ang tanang suki sa pagsusi sa ilang resibo.

1. ML-Tagoloan Branch National Highway, Poblacion Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental 2. ML-Villanueva Pob. Villanueva, Misamis Oriental 3. ML-Claveria Pob. Claveria, Misamis Oriental 4. ML-Balingasag Branch 15 de Septembre, Balingasag Misamis Oriental 5. ML-Salay Poblacion Salay, Misamis Oriental 6. ML-Medina South Pob. Medina, Misamis Oriental 7. ML-Gingoog Branch National Hi-way, Gingoog City Misamis Oriental 8. ML-Gingoog 2 Dona Graciana St., Brgy. 20, Gingoog City 9. ML-Camiguin Branch E. Neri Street, Mambajao, Camiguin Province 10. ML-Camiguin 2 Rizal St., Mambajao Camiguin Province 11. ML-Jasa-an Lower Jasa-an, Pob Jasa-an, Mis. Or. 12. ML-Balingoan National Higway, Bauk-Bauk, Balingoan, Misamis Oriental 13. ML-SUGBONGCOGON Poblacion, Sugbongcogon Misamis Oriental 14. ML-MAGSAYSAY National Highway Kibungsod, Magsaysay Misamis Oriental 15. ML-MOLUGAN Zone 11, Molugan Misamis Oriental 16. ML-CATARMAN Centro, Poblacion, Catarman Camiguin 17. ML-BALINGASAG HIGHWAY Balingasag Nat’l Highway, Brgy. 4, Balingasag, Mis. Or. 18. ML-TALISAYAN BRANCH P-4, Pob.Talisayan, Mis. Or.

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28. ML-MAX SUNIEL Max Suniel St., Carmen Cagayan de Oro City

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BUTUAN CITY – More than PHP1.3 million in fines were collected by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) 13 (Caraga) from January to February. The collected fines were the result of the 12 law enforcement operations the board conducted over the period, which impounded 33 utility vehicles without franchises, LTFRB-13 OICDirector Maria Kristina E. Cassion told the Philippine News Agency (PNA) on Friday. The impounded vehicles include utility vans, public utility buses, and utility jeeps. “Eleven units were already released from Janu-

MANAGEMENT

Sa Marso 17, 2020 sa mga alas 9:00 sa buntag ang tanang butang naremati, isubasta diri sa tagsatagsa, nga buhatan nga ginganlan sa itaas. Tanang Butang penerenda nga wala malukat hangtud sa Oktubre 2019, maapil sa subasta. Giawhag ang tanang suki sa pagsusi sa ilang resibo. TAGDUMALA

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ary until this month as the operators already paid the corresponding penalties,” Cassion said. She also took note of the increase in the number of vehicles impounded during the period compared to last year. Data provided by LTFRB-13 showed a 560-percent increase in the number of vehicles impounded, from five in January to February last year to 33 in the same period this year. I n J a n u a r y, LTFRB-13 managed to collect PHP804,115 worth of fines, and in February, PHP504,140, she added. Cassion said a 2,516.51-percent increase was posted in the total collection of fines in the first See FINES, page 10

1. ML-Quezon Bukidnon Branch National Highway, Quezon Bukidnon 2. ML-Valencia Branch G. Lavina Ave., Poblacion Valencia City Bukidnon 3. ML-Valencia 2 Branch M. Roxas St., Valecia City 4. ML-Malaybalay Branch Fortich St., Poblacion Malaybalay City Bukidnon 5. ML-Malaybalay 2 Alvaro, Pabillaran St., Malaybalay City 6. ML-Maramag Branch Purok 7, Maramag Avenue North Poblacion Maramag, Bukidnon 7. ML-Don Carlos Branch Poblacion Don Carlos, Bukidnon 8. ML-Kalilangan Branch Centra Pob., Kalilangan, Bukidnon 9. ML-Wao Branch Poblacion, Wao, Bukidnon 10. ML-Aglayan Branch Purok 38, Sayre Highway Aglayan, Malaybalay City 11. ML-Kibawe Sayre Highway cor. Magsaysay St. West Kibawe, Kibawe, Bukidnon 12. ML-Dangcagan P-5 Poblacion Dangcagan, Bukidnon 13. ML-Agusan Canyon Purok Merkado, Agusan Canyon Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon 14. ML-Talakag Branch Santiago Corner, Amaran St., Purok 1 Poblacion, Talakag, Bukidnon 15. ML-Malaybalay 3 Fortich St., Brgy. 02, Malaybalay City 16. ML-Valencia 3 Quezon St., Poblacion, Valencia City 17. ML-Valencia 4 Valencia South Highway, Valencia City 18. ML-Manolo Fortich M a t i o n a l H i g h w a y, B r g y. Ta n k u l a n Manolo Fortich

BUKIDNON AREA Commencing on March 18, 2020 at 9:00 A.M. those establishment above will set a public auction all overdue pledges in the same up to October 2019. Patrons are enjoined to verify their receipts.

MANAGEMENT

Sa Marso 18, 2020 sa mga alas 9:00 sa buntag ang tanang butang naremati, isubasta diri sa tagsatagsa, nga buhatan nga ginganlan sa itaas. Tanang Butang penerenda nga wala malukat hangtud sa Oktubre 2019, maapil sa subasta. Giawhag ang tanang suki sa pagsusi sa ilang resibo. TAGDUMALA

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Capitol ignoring DILG order? WHEN the provincial office of the Department of Interior and Local Governments (DILG) itself confirms their central office circular requiring the Capitol to clear the roads of illegal structures and obstructions, then any alibi or explanation offered for the failure to clear the Capitol grounds of vendors doesn’t wash or worse, cannot stand critical public scrutiny. When Cagayan de Oro City Hall pointed this out, the Capitol through Misamis Oriental Gov. Yevgeny ‘Bambi’ Emano brushed it off, even tersely commenting that the city government has no jurisdiction over its grounds and thus cannot clear it of vendors. Granted that the poor should be afforded every opportunity to earn a livelihood, but they should not do so at the expense of inconveniencing the

public. The vendors and stallholders that were allowed to do business at the Capitol grounds specifically near the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI-10) regional office have become quite the nuisance for the motorists and commuters doing transactions at the Capitol. The governor’s late father, former Cagayan de Oro City mayor and former governor Vicente Emano allowed vendors and stallholders to set up shop in just about any corner of the city, telling critics and those who complained about the congestion these vendors and stallholders caused that the poor have a right to earn a living. In the heyday of the so-called Night Café during Emano’s rule, vendors and stallholders had to be constantly reminded but mostly ended up failing to

clean up after themselves, forcing City Hall’s cleaners to work overtime in clearing the city streets of leftover garbage and food scraps. ******************* This same flawed populist logic is being used and fleshed out by the younger Governor Emano to justify the presence of the vendors and stallholders along the Capitol grounds, though the governor was conveniently absent when his provincial legal officer drove out the evacuees from one Misamis Oriental town who encamped in front of the Capitol building. Speaking of which, I wonder what would happen if the evacuees were allowed to build their structures in front of the Capitol building where the park is situated. Their presence may likely turn off more people from visiting the Capitol in order to transact business, causing

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the vendors and stallholders to lose income and give them cause to complain as well. But while the evacuees issue is all water under the bridge, the continued presence of the stallholders and vendors remain and it will hound Bambi should he decide to run for any elective post in Cagayan de Oro City. Bambi’s critics would zero in on reports about a contract that allowed the vendors and stallholders to operate at the Capitol grounds. Said contract supposedly did not pass through the Provincial Board which has opposition legislators and runs counter to state See CAPITOL, page 11

Have my say

What does faith mean for you? TRUST or reliance? A pledged word? Loyalty? A system of religious doctrines believed in? I would say, faith is everything. And clearly: without faith, we are really nothing. Faith is belief; believe in us, beliefs in our works, talents and personalities. Belief in God. We also should believe in our parents or better, in the whole family including the black sheep, who can be found everywhere. We should also believe in our friends, even sometimes it seems to become a very difficult task. A friend? A real friend? An expatriate friend...? Without faith, we will be reaching the rock bottom. Please don’t say, it’s a likely

story. The German poet Johann Christian Friedrich von Schiller (1759-1815) mentioned in his drama “Maria Stuart”: “Even the word might be dead, but faith keeps it alive.” Yes, I can live with this. Faith and hope belongs together. In his book “Through the Valley of the Kwai”, Scottish officer Ernest Gordon wrote of his years as a prisoner of World War II. The 6’2’’ man suffered from malaria, diphteria, typhoid, beriberi and jungle ulcers. Many circumstances quickly plunged his weight to less than 100 pounds. Lying in the dirt of the death house, he waited to die. But every day, a fellow prisoner came to wash his wounds and to encour-

age him to eat parts of his own rations. As this fellow prisoner nursed Ernest back to health, he talked with the agnostic Scotsman of his own strong faith in God and showed him that, even in the midst of suffering there is hope - and faith! Faith is indeed tantamount to convincing and conviction. Richard Wagner, a German classical composer and poet found the following lyric: “Blessed are those people, who know how to life their life in humility and faith!” Well, let’s even continue believing in our government. Faithful hope is loyal, reliable, exact and honorable. Faith looks beyond the transient life with hope for all eternity. The hope, we

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read about in the scriptures is not a wishy-washy optimism. First and second Chapter of Thessalonians, for example, give encouragements to all Christians, who have been undergoing persecution for their faith. And, Corinthians 13:2 says: “If I have faith it can move mountains!” +++ Email: doringklaus@ gmail.com or follow me in Facebook, Linkedin or Twitter or visit www.germanexpatinthephilippines.blogspot.com or www.klausdoringsclassicalmusic.blogspot.com.

Hints and Traces

Work as prayer

WE should not miss the chance to make our work prayer also. As long as it is honest work, regardless of whether it is manual, technical or intellectual, it can and should be part of God’s providence over us, of God’s continuing work over us. As such, it is something that would be pleasing to God and can serve as a way to praise and adore him, thank him for the many blessings he has given us, or to serve as atonement for our sins and the sins of others as well as proof of our faith and love for him especially when we ask for favors from him. We should never regard our work as purely human with no connection to God’s

will and ways. We should never regard our work as purely temporal and earthbound. It has eternal dimensions and potentials. In fact, it can and should be our usual way to develop and achieve holiness. In that perspective, work is no hindrance in our continuing relationship with God and with others, no matter how hidden, mundane and secular our work may be. It need not be a break from our life of prayer and contemplation even in the midst of our very worldly activities. We therefore have to broaden our understanding of the true character of our ordinary daily work. Our work should not be motivated or inspired by merely

human and earthly values no matter how legitimate they may be. That’s because if not motivated by love of God and carried out as an offering to God, and because of that, also as our sign and contribution to the common good of men, it would not lead us to where we should be. We can rightfully be reproached by Christ when he said: “What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world but loses his soul?” (Mk 8, 36) We obviously need to readjust our attitude toward our ordinary daily work. While it can involve dirt and grime, or the sophisticated technicalities of the arts and sciences, it is actually something sacred, a part

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of God’s design for us, and an effective vehicle for us to relate ourselves to God in an abiding way. Indeed, it is no exaggeration to say that with our work, as long as it is done with great faith and love for God and others, we can already touch heaven. It is when our work can also truly sanctify us, can attract God’s grace to us. We should never think that our work only has temporal and worldly value. We have to inculcate the See PRAYER, page 11

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SB Corporation, Cebu People’s Cooperative strengthen partnership THE Small Business Corporation (SB Corporation) expressed continued support to the Cebu People’s Multi-Purpose Cooperative (CPMPC) as its Credit Delivery Partner (CDP) for the Pondo sa Pagbabago at Pag-asenso (P3) Program. CPMPC reported a total P2.56 million loans released to 124 microenterprise beneficiaries in just three months (November 2019 to January 2020). SB Corporation through CPMPC aims to generate P2 million P3 loan portfolio per month for each of the cooperative’s 16 satellite offices. Present during the update meeting are (seated L-R) SB Corporation South Luzon Group Head Ronald Inciong, Financing Sector Head Ma. Lourdes Baula, SB Corporation President and CEO Ma. Luna Cacanando, CPMPC CEO Macario Quevedo, CPMPC COO Brian Yap, SB Corporation MIS Department Manager Marc Quincy Talagtag and SB Corporation Corporate Support Sector Head Rowena Betia (Standing L-R) SB Corporation Information Technology Group Head Evelyn Felias, CPMPC Financial Officer Eric Abistado, Training Dept Manager Jacob Layan, Credit Dept Manager Melanie Baclayon, Manila Branch Operator Ulysses Mar Josef, and Executive Secretary Nelson Rabaja. Under the P3 Program, a micro enterprise can borrow between P5,000 up to P200,000 depending on its business need and repayment capacity with no collateral requirement with an effective interest rate of not more than 2.5% per month (based on diminishing balance). The P3 Program serves as an alternative to the P30 billion “5-6” money lending industry that charges 20% interest rate to microenterprises. As of January 2020 the P3 program has extended a total of P5.1 billion in loans to 124,374 micro enterprises and has partnered with 418 partner financial institutions nationwide.

Phoenix rolls out another P20/liter promo PHOENIX Petroleum is giving more motorists a chance to avail of a price slash as it rolls out another P20 per liter offering for any of its fuel variants on March 1, 2020, from 9 AM to 11 AM only. A thanksgiving promo in celebration of Phoenix Petroleum winning the Marketing Company of the Year award at the 40th Agora Awards, the discounted rate will be available at ten participating stations around the country. The two-hour promo will be offered at Phoenix stations in Parklane Square

Almanza Dos, Las Piñas; DRT Highway in Sabang and Tangos, Baliuag, Bulacan; Centennial Road, Tabon I, Kawit, Cavite; Mabini, Bauan, Batangas; Pagsawitan, Pagsanjan, Laguna; Pitogo, Consolacion, Cebu; NagaNaga, Tacloban; Barra Opol, Misamis Oriental; and Marbel, South Cotabato. “We have received overwhelming responses and requests from Filipino motorists who wish to avail of our fuels at a very low price after we implemented our first P20 per liter promo, thus, we

Phoenix kicks off the month of March with another P20/ liter promo for its fuels, running for two hours only in ten of its stations nationwide.

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are offering a second round, this time, at other locations to reach other communities and on a weekend to give opportunities for those who were unable to gas up during the weekday run,” Phoenix Petroleum Chief Operating Officer Henry Albert Fadullon said. On February 20, 2020, Phoenix Petroleum implemented its first P20 per liter promo on its fuels at ten participating Phoenix stations nationwide for a

limited time only. About 4,000 motorists were able to avail of the promo offer for Phoenix fuels blended with Phoenix PULSE Technology. “This special treat is meant to celebrate how we rose to be a credible alternative brand over the years because of the support of our loyal customers, and consequently, show them how committed we are to continue to be their indispensable partner in their journey,” Fadullon added.

The discount was launched after the company’s big win at the prestigious 40th Agora Awards where Phoenix Petroleum was hailed as the Marketing Company of the Year. The top award recognized the company for its positive impact on the Filipino community through its innovative products, particularly the Phoenix PULSE Technology fuel additive and Phoenix SUPER LPG’s German-made SRG Regulator.

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Selling substandard products like Diokno confident selling illegal drugs - DTI chief of 6% PH growth QUEZON CITY – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez said that selling substandard products is like selling illegal drugs because both activities endanger the lives of Filipinos. The trade secretary made this remark during the joint press conference on 26 February 2020 with the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). The press conference tackled the DILG-DTI-DPWH Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) No. 2019-01 on ensuring safe, adaptive, and disaster resilient communities. The JMC aims to prepare the Greater Metro Manila Area (GMMA) for the potential devastation in the event of “The Big One”—or a magnitude 7.2 earthquake resulting from the movement of the West Valley Fault.

despite Covid-19 By JOANN VILLANUEVA

According to PHILVOLCS OIC for Earthquake and Earthquake Hazards Ishmael Narag, The Big One can potentially kill more than 48,000 people and around 24,000 more in the GMMA. Under the circular, all local governments are or-

dered to assess the structural integrity of all public and private buildings, facilities if they conform to the National Building Code of the Philippines. For his part, Secretary Lopez assured that the Bureau of Philippine Stan-

dards imposes compliance to the Philippine National Standards, which is aligned with its international counterparts. The standards for critical construction materials such as steel, cement, and concrete have also been See DRUGS, page 9

MANILA – Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin Diokno remains optimistic of a 6-percent economic growth this year despite the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). In a briefing Thursday, Diokno said the country remains less affected by the epidemic despite the rise of cases in more countries. “Most of the things that we plan to do are not heavily affected by the coronavirus like the Build, Build, Build,” he said. Diokno said if he is still the Secretary of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), he will propose for a supplemental budget to further boost state spending. “There are many things that we should do while the whole world is in a mess.

Biz sector supports call to ban single-use plastic By DIGNA BANZON

DAVAO CITY – The business sector here supported the call to ban single-use plastic, an official said on Thursday. Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (DCCCII) president John Carlo Tria said they joined the government in its campaign for environmental protection, supporting the drive against single-use plastics (SUPs). “We have no argument with the ban as it will be an opportunity for manufacturers to produce alternative packaging that is more environment-friendly,” he said. He added the alternative packaging will be promoted and many of them are locally made. “I think this is a good move of the city,” he said, adding that many businesses have already given an option to consumers not to use plastic. “We see a lot of establishments already using alternative items over plastic. We will see the final ordinance and look at the details,” he

BIZ SUPPORT. Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (DCCCII) president John Carlo Tria on Thursday (February 27) said the business sector supports the call to ban single-use plastic. He said it is a good move as it will also be an opportunity for manufacturers to produce alternative packaging that is environment-friendly. (PNA photo by D igna B anzon )

noted. Meanwhile, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Davao City director Rachel Remitio said the production of alternative packaging is

an area that they will look at. She said they have cooperators of the Shared Service Facility (SSF) particularly in the Marilog area involving four communities of

indigenous peoples (IPs) that are into the production of baskets and bags from native materials. She said the ban of SUPs is an opportunity where IPs

may expand their production and provide the alternative items the consumers would need when they go to the public market or See BAN, page 9

BSP Governor Benjamin Diokno

Marami tayong homework na kailangang gawin (We have a lot of homework to do) so that when all of these settle down, we’ll be in a stronger position again,” he added. Diokno said the government should focus more on the implementation of its infrastructure program and educating its youth, See GROWTH, page 11

PH biz one-stop shop now online By KRIS CRISMUNDO

MANILA – The Philippine government launched on Friday the National Business One-Stop Shop (NBOSS) at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that integrates processes of different agencies in one location for one-person corporation applicants. NBOSS is a physical co-location for agencies related to starting a business including the SEC, Bureau of Internal Revenue, Social Security System, Philippine Health Insurance Corp., and Home Development Mutual Fund. Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) Director General Jeremiah Belgica said the government aims to open more NBOSS locations in highly urbanized cities this year, following the physical co-location for Metro Manila. According to ARTA, the NBOSS and the Central Business Portal that is developed by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) will improve the business process to nine steps in seven days from 13 See ONLINE, page 11

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PDEA adopts three-pronged approach in anti-drug campaign

DAVAO CITY -- The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency has adopted threepronged approach in the fight against illegal drugs in the country. Atty. Behn Joseph Tesiorna, assistant regional director of the PDEA bared in the Kapihan sa PIA held at the Royal Mandaya Hotel that the three-pronged approach involves supply reduction, demand reduction and harm reduction. He said that before the PDEA only focused on supply and demand reduction, but now the harm reduction sets in. “We are ably assisted by the Anti-Drug Abuse SOS Children’s Village Davao receives support. Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. and the Aboitiz Foundation Inc. support SOS Children’s Village Davao and its family care program for orphaned and abandoned children. President Councils in the harm reand COO of Davao Light, Rodger S. Velasco hands over the financial support to the Village Director of SOS Davao, duction program, wherein those involved in the illegal Leonilo N. Rivero. photo supplied

use of drugs or illegal drug trade experience minimal harm inflicted on them,” Tesiorna said. He explained that it is the offshoot of the wholeof-nation-approach in the war against illegal drugs. Tesiorna underscored that law enforcement alone is not a solution to the fight against illegal drugs. “It needs the cooperation of everyone in the community because it is everybody’s problem,” he said. Tesiorna said that this year alone, the PDEA XI with the police conducted 182 operations in January 2020, leading to the arrest of 260 persons, six persons killed and the identification of 162 street-level pushers,

DAVAO CITY— Buying a car seat is small investment and a must for every parent if they want to have peace of mind and ensure their child’s safety on the road. As the government and civil society groups gear up for the implementation of the penalties for the Republic Act No. (RA) 11229, or the “Child Safety in Motor Vehicles Act of 2019” next year, road safety advocates and transportation officials urged parents not to skimp on their children’s safety and invest in quality and up to standard car seats for their children. “ The child restraint system[s] is a wise investment for a parent considering the cost of medication-not to mention physical and emotional trauma-- for children experiencing severe road crash incidents.” Philippine National PoliceHighway Patrol Group Region XI Director PLTCOL Allan Ladra said at the “Buckle Up, Kids! Keep-

second offense. Drivers on their third offense will be fined P5,000 in addition to a one-year suspension of their license. Addressing concerns that the price of car seats is too steep, road safety advocates, meanwhile, stressed that car seats are not a luxury, but a necessity to protect their children. “Everybody has the right to life, safety, and security. We cannot compromise anyone’s safety, especially isang bata [a child’s],” Amalia Rolloque of Safe Kids Philippines said. According to the World Health Initiatives for Dialogue and Empowerment through Alternative Legal Services (IDEALS), Inc. 69 K-6th, East Kamias, Quezon City 1101 Philippines Phone: +63 2 436 5470; +63 2 392 3112 Fax: +63 2 436 5470 Email: ideals05@ yahoo.com Website: www. ideals.org.ph

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DCPO to deploy 1,200 cops despite low-key Araw ng Dabaw DAVAO CITY -- The Davao City Police Office will still deploy 1,200 policemen for the 83rd Araw ng Dabaw despite the cancellation of its major events. “We will no longer have deployment in the cancelled events, we will continue the deployment to the existing events,” Captain Rose Aguilar, DCPO spokesperson said during her guesting at Kapihan sa PIA held at the Royal Mandaya Hotel. She said the rest of the assigned policemen will be deployed along the streets. “We have that kind of 85% deployment along the See DEPLOY, page 9

ing Kids Safe on the Road” forum held in Davao last February 27. The event, held at the Seda Abreeza Hotel, was the second leg of a nationwide public information campaign organized by the Global Road Safety Project (GRSP) coalition and the Department of Transportation to shed light on RA 11229. More than 50 people from the government, business sector, and the public were at the forum. Speakers included representatives from the Region XI Highway Patrol Group, the Land Transportation Office, the World Health Organization, UNICEF and other road safety advocates. They discussed the importance of child safety restraints and tackled government preparations for the incoming implementation of the Child Safety in Motor Vehicle Act on February 2021. At the event, speakers emphasized that just as

important as buying a car seat is ensuring that it is fit for the road. To provide adequate support for children, car seats must follow international safety standards as well. “Be sure na quality ang binibili niyo [that you buy good quality]… There is a sticker that says it is approved in relation to UN

Regulation [44 and ]129. International safety standard that are set in the law,” said Rosemarie Rino, a Senior Trade Industry Development Specialist at the Department of Trade and Industry- Bureau of Product Standards. Parents should also fasten restraints properly and ensure that their car seats

do not fall below the standards set by the Department of Trade and Industry or are “substandard,” as this can compromise the seat’s safety and is penalized by the law. Under RA 11229, drivers who do not properly secure their children with a child safety seat will be penalized P1000 for the first offense, P3,000 for the

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Samal-Davao bridge to break ground in July By CHE PALICTE

TAGUM, Davao del Norte – The long-awaited PHP23 billion Samal-Davao bridge project will break ground in July this year, Gov. Edwin Jubahib announced on Thursday. This came, Jubahib said, after the lone holdout among the several families whose properties will be affected by the project has already agreed with the terms of expropriation offered by the government. Jubahib said the groundbreaking will be held simultaneously at Azuela Cove in Davao City and Barangay Caliclic in Island Garden City of Samal (Igacos)--the two points interconnecting the planned bridge.

Last month, Davao City Mayor Sara Z. Duterte bared that the project had been delayed because one of the property owners threatened to file a writ of Kalikasan against the project. A writ of Kalikasan is a legal remedy under Philippine law that provides protection of one’s constitutional right to a healthy environment. Jubahib assured that the environment would be protected throughout the phases of the bridge construction. “No corals will be affected and there will be no displacement among the affected families during BRIDGE PROJECT. Davao del Norte Gov. Edwin Jubahib bares Thursday (February 27) the construction process,” that the Samal-Davao bridge project is finally scheduled for groundbreaking in July this year. The bridge was conceptualized 40 years ago, and is one of the big-ticket he said. See BRIDGE, page 9

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proliferation of illegal drugs also organized a similar in Davao City. (PIA XI-Joey forum in the Visayas in from page 8 Cebu City last December Sem G. Dalumpines) while 98 were found to be in 6, 2019. possession of illegal drugs. He said these operations from page 8 yielded 596.21 grams of “This is long-overdue from page 8 shabu, and 1,080 grams of and we thank this adminis- streets,” Aguilar said. tration for giving it a chance. The spokesperson bared marijuana. Tesiorna said 10 opera- Our interest is for the people that the new order will have tions were made for high- who are clamoring for this 85% deployment of personnel for police visibility and value targets where ten bridge,” he added. persons were also arrested. With a length of about is not just limited for Araw He said these operations 2,830 meters, the mayor said ng Dabaw. also dismantled four drug the bridge would provide a The monthlong Araw dens and the clearing of vital link for trade and tour- ng Dabaw festivities which ism for the island and main- included the civic-military two barangays. Tesiorna said that in land Davao City through parade, the Mutya ng DaFebruary 2020, there was reduced transport costs baw, Reyna Dabawenya, a spike in the recovery of and faster flow of people, Ginoong Davao, Datu Bago Awards which involves a illegal drugs from 596.21 goods, and resources. grams to 833 grams of shabu Conceptualized 40 years gathering of multitudes of ago, the project has been people has been cancelled recovered. He said that during this identified as among the by Mayor Sara Duterte as month, 140 operations were big-ticket infrastructure measures to prevent the conducted compared to initiatives under President spread of coronavirus disJanuary 2020, which had Rodrigo Duterte’s adminis- ease 2019 (COVID 19). The Araw ng Dabaw 182 anti-drug operations. tration. (PNA) month-long celebration runs “We noticed that since from March 1-31. (PIA XI/ December 2019, big volume RG Alama) of illegal drugs came to from page 8 Davao Region. After jointly Organization, injuries sharing intelligence reports from road crashes are the with other PDEA Regional top cause of death for chil- from page 6 Offices, and the Police Re- dren and young adults aged grocery stores. The city council is now gional Offices, we found out 5 to 29 years old. that allegedly 60 grams of RA 11229 was signed into finalizing a proposed orshabu was spirited to Davao law on February 22, 2019 dinance banning the use Region from Marawi City,” and mandatory compliance of SUPs, said Chinkie P. is set to be implemented Golle, executive director Tesiorna said. He said it is the reason on 3 February 2021, or one of Interface Development why there is a bigger volume year from the effectivity of Interventions (IDIS). Golle said the proposed of shabu entering Davao the IRR. Under it, children 12 measure on SUPs has passed City. Tesiorna said being an years old and below will three hearings in the Comurban center, Davao City be required to use car seats mittee on Environment remains a lucrative destina- and are not allowed to sit chaired by 2nd District on the car’s passenger seat. Councilor Diosdado Mation of illegal drugs. “Even with the stringent The law also prohibits from hipus. approach in the anti-drug leaving children in a motor SUPs, as specified in the proposed ordinance, are operation in Davao City, vehicle at any time. many persons would still The Buckle Up, Kids! referred to as plastic drinktake the risk to bring in il- Nationwide public infor- ing cups; plastic condiment, legal drugs in city,” he said. mation campaign is part sauce or gravy container, He urged the concerned of a nationwide initiative both recyclable and noncitizens and the media to to educate Filipinos on recyclable; plastic cup lids report immediately to the Road Safety—especially or covers; plastic stirrers; PDEA or the PNP any in- child safety seats. Prior to plastic cutlery (spoon, knife, formation regarding the Davao, the GRSP coalition or fork); plastic straws; plas-

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In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1, Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby serve to the public that JOCELYN N. ESTRELLA-OCTAVIANO has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of the child’s sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JOCYLYN NAPANO ESTRELLA born on MARCH 5, 1985 at POLOMOLOK, SOUTH COTABATO and whose parents are JIMMY A. ESTRELLA and LEONILA GA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not late that March 4, 2020.

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example, we have adjusted the sampling. Before, we only test three pieces no matter how large the imported steel shipment. Now, we are conforming to ISO’s ideal sample size: 50 pieces for 20,000 MT,” said Sec. Lopez. He also mentioned additional inspections for local steel manufacturers. As such, he said that DTI is collaborating with DILG and the PNP in conducting surprise inspections on suppliers, wholesalers, and retailers of construction materials. “We would have to trace the sources, the distributors, warehouses, as well as the source of the manufacturers. To guarantee that substandard materials are kept out of the market, those who fail to comply with requirements can face payment of penalties, revocation of permits, and possible imprisonment,” said Sec. Lopez. Aside from product standards, DTI is also coordinating with food manufacturers, retailers, and distributors to coordinate food supply and delivery to the GMMA in case of earthquakes and other disasters. “We asked the food manufacturers and retailers

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EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT/ PARTITION OF A PARCEL OF LAND WITH ABSOLUTE SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late ERLINDA L. SAUCELO, who died on September 24, 2007 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, That the said deceased ERLINDA L. SAUCELO died intestate without leaving any known debts which has remained unpaid or unsettled up to the present, and all the obligations incurred during his death were all paid and/or settled. That the said deceased at the time of her death, left real property registered in her name which PARCEL OF LAND is more particularly described as follows, to wit: Katibayan ng Orihinal na Titulo BLG. P-48588, Lot No. 29, Csd-10-016694-D, Iden. To Lot No. 1605, Pls-854 is situated at Barangay Mambatangan, Municipality of Manolo Fortich, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao containing an area of ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED NINETY-FOUR (1,194) SQUARE METERS, more or less and has been the subject of an Extrajudicial Settlement/Partition of a Parcel of Land with of Absolute Sale. Filed by heirs of ERLINDA L. SAUCELO in favor of ROSANNE C. ESCALANTE per Doc # 76; Page #17; Book #2; Series of 2019 under the Notarial Registry of KATRINA G. MORDENO. MDN: Feb 24, Mar 2 & 9, 2020

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LTO-9 sets info drive on ‘Child Safety on Motor Vehicles Act’ By SALVADOR SANTIAGO

ZAMBOANGA CITY -- The Land Transportation Office-9 (LTO-9) will launch an information campaign to raise public awareness on Republic Act 11229, otherwise known as the “Child Safety on Motor Vehicles Act”. LTO-9 Director Aminola Abaton said Friday said that under R.A. 11229--proposed by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and signed into law last December--prohibits drivers to allow children below 12

years old to sit on the front seat of any motor vehicle. Instead, Abaton said the law mandates that children below 12-years-old should be placed in a restraint system at the back seat. “A minor should be placed in the child restraint system. This is for the safety of the child. Minsan ang ugali kasi natin mga Pilipino ang sanggol ay nasa harapan (sometimes, we Filipinos are accustomed to place the baby on the front seat) then we tend to leave them to wander inside the

WHAT WE NEED TO HEAL THE WORLD

By MERLINDA T. ILAGO SSP-II, Misamis Oriental NHS

I was in one of the government offices (GSIS) to inquire something. While waiting for my priority number to be called, I took a seat and read my most favorite booklet on pathways series entitled THROUGH SPIRITUAL TRIALS, edited by Francis Wagner, O.S.B. Not so long, I got struck by a voice with a gentle tap on my shoulder, from a lady employee at about my height but is I think, already in her mid, if not late 50’s. She said with a smile, “Hi Ma’am, I can’t help it, but I love your blouse so well.” I was so amazed, I turned my eyes to her and replied, oh “thank you so much for affirming Ma’am!” She smiled and left quickly as if reminded to hurry, for she still has more things to accomplish for the day. Wow! What an amazing character and personality of an employee that has turned my day into something so colorful and inspiring! Positive vibes filled the lobby in just a minute or two…just a wink of an eye. Can we imagine how beautiful the world can be if everyone appreciates one another? Our society today has this malignant disease called “Cancer of Rejection,” borne by futile pride, self-centeredness, arrogance, greediness, envy, jealousies, self-hate and more which slowly kill us all. Starting off from the family, there are unwanted children, there are unloved children who, when admitted to school, become the advocates of bullying and eventually become the teachers’ potential problem. When they luckily finish schooling, they will get employed, distributed to different agencies and worse is, some will even become school teachers, aspiring to teach values to students even if they themselves struggle so badly because they lack of it. Meanwhile, those who won’t become teachers will work in the offices and most likely to become the assets of gossip and trouble-making. Worse comes to worst when these become leaders in their own fields. Do we all see how fast this cancer spreads all through-out and how devastating its effect would be? Over the radio, television and newspapers, we find reports on all forms of

crime and delinquencies like robbery, rape, murder, drug addiction, drug pushing, human trafficking, abortion, corruption, suicide, homicide and even parricide. All of these are a product of horrible REJECTION. Before taking a taxi to Agora, I decided to drop by Nazareno Church to tell the Lord how thankful I was that day. Very timely enough, a holy mass was about to begin so I preferred to stay. As I listened to the homily, I noticed that there is connectivity between what I experienced and what the gospel was saying. It talked about LOVE. The priest said, “The best way to express gratitude to GOD for the blessings we receive each day is to do good things to others. We are all encouraged to be kind to all around us, extend help to the needy and love even the unlovable.” Yes, it is perfect to say that LOVE is the exact opposite of REJECTION. To cut the chain of rejection is to build the bridge of love, and how to start loving is through practicing appreciation. A loving person, first and foremost, loves himself and he who loves himself appreciates even the smallest blessing that he receives from God. He celebrates life each day and happily embraces all circumstances, no matter what and willfully accepts everyone around him, believing that each plays a distinct role in his life - the good are there to color and inspire while the bad are there to challenge his existence. To him, a good experience boosts his spirit and a bad one fertilizes his soul. Life is precious and is so beautiful to live. Why don’t we spend it fully with others? A quote says, “A good life is a collection of happy moments.” If we will not start living happily now when else will it be? If we will not dare to love, who else will do it for us? Remember, Edgar Allan Poe in his poem says, “Life is but a dream within a dream.” My dear friends, life is fleeting and is too short to live. Let’s not waste it, let’s live it to the fullest. Start the ball of appreciation rolling now to let love flow like waters, destroy walls of division and heal the world of rejection!

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interviews for the vacant plantilla positions. As of now, we have already fixed the schedule up until June of this year,” he said. In particular, some of the in-demand jobs are for doctors, lawyers, engineers, nurses, and dentists. He said interested applicants may submit to HRMO an application letter addressed to the city mayor, as well as personal

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vehicle na walang (without) restraint,” he said. He said the practice has caused deaths and injuries among children. The LTO-9 chief said that violators of R.A. 11229 will be fined PHP1,000 for the first offense, PHP3,000

for the second offense, and PHP5,000 for the third or possible suspension of driving license. He said Region 9 was chosen as pilot area for the implementation of the Child Safety on Motor Vehicles Act. (PNA)

Reading intervention program of City Central School By JOHNRILL R. GENEROSO Teacher I City Central School

DEPED’s Reading Intervention Program at City Central School encouraged reading across all grade levels from Grades 1 to 6. It is anchored on the national government’s Bawat Bata Bumabasa. Along this line, a reading clinic and reading cottages were created. In support of the implementation of the K-12 Basic Education program, DepEd is continually fulfilling its mandate to produce productive and responsible citizens equipped with essential competencies and skills for lifelong learning. To make every learner a proficient reader, schools across the country are tasked to help learners develop their reading skills. However, such initiatives are still not enough based on the recent results of national assessments for

student learning. In order to address the gap, there is a need to strengthen the reading proficiency of every learner and to nurture a culture of reading which is a requisite skill in all content areas. To attain this goal, DepEd strengthens the Every Child A Reader Program or translated into Filipino Bawat Bata Bumabasa. It aims to equip learners with reading skills to make them proficient and independent readers in their grade level, capacitate teachers to become effective reading teachers and nurture a culture of reading in schools, barangays and various levels of governance in DepEd, regional offices and divisions. The elements of reading such as oral language, phonological awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency and framework must be present in Bawat Bata Bumabasa. It is anchored on past researches.

DepEd Iligan City Division Office finally launched its ISO journey By OMAR Q. HUSSIEN

Based on internationa l s t a n d a rd , Quality Management System (QMS) is recognized worldwide as a superb methodology for improving the organizational performance. That is why on February 27 and 28 this year, the Department of Education (DepEd) – Iligan City Division Office (DO) finally had its kick-off to International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certification by spearheading and organizing an awareness training at Plaza Alemania, Iligan City. With its newlyestablished partnership with AGF Consulting Group in Cebu City, the office enjoined its ninety six (96) personnel to attend and participate in the said activity to provide them an overview of quality management including the guidelines for developing a well-documented system. During the two-day train-

ing, various workshops were strategically done by the DO personnel in order to determine the current organizational maturity level. Moreover; Mr. Jong Fernandez - the Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of AGF Consulting Group – did a comprehensive lecture on the ISO principles and QMS requirements. The Schools Division Superintendent (SDS) – Dr. Roy Angelo Gazo – has been so driven to make the DO an ISO certified organization since he had his first step in Iligan City in lieu of his reassignment order effective on October 30, 2019. The activity concluded by listening to the pledge of commitment rendered by the chiefs of the different functional divisions to mention: the Curriculum Implementation Division (CID), the Schools Governance and Operations Division (SGOD), and the Schools Division Office (SDO) respectively.

two months of the year compared to PHP50,000 in the same period last year. One of the major apprehensions conducted in the two months occurred in Surigao City on February 26, involving a “colorum” (unregistered) bus from Pasay City. “Our enforcers apprehended a unit of WOTC Bus Transport Corp. with 10 paying passengers from Pasay and Cubao in Metro Manila engaged in ‘colorum’ operation. The bus was bound for Tandag City,” Cassion said.

data sheet, work experience sheet, transcript of records or proof of educational attainment. He assured that recruitment would be fair and objective, citing the Civil Service Commission’s Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management (PRIME-HRM). He said compliance with the recruitment standards even earned the city government a bronze award from CSC last year. (PNA) She also warned terminal operators in the region that harbor “colorum” public utility vehicles. For instance, Cassion said, several terminal operators in Agusan del Sur and Surigao del Sur were fined earlier this month for harboring 11 “colorum” utility vans and five public utility jeeps without franchises. She added that harboring a “colorum” passenger vehicle carries a fine of as much as PHP200,000. Cassion also asked operators to visit their office and check the newly-opened routes to legalize their operations. (PNA)

Republic Act 9003: Zero waste management system By RICO D. VIERNES Master Teacher I Kapatagan National High School

AS embodied in RA 9003, we need to practice zero waste management systems in our public schools. The plea to advocate zero waste in all schools as been the very call of every teacher to guarantee the safety of the learners that irresponsible garbage disposal may cause damage to all of us. It is not only through ostentatious display of the waste prevention labels in the segregated trash bins but also their proper use towards sustainable awareness. Every school must be one with the nation in the campaign of protecting our environment. The 4Rs – reduction, reuse, recycling nd

recovery – are explicit ways to educate the schools and the community as well as maintaining an eco-friendly environment. Throguh the schools’ initiative to integrate this lesson in their teaching, our encouragement to help the government regarding the tons of garbage around the country is contributory to somewhat alleviate the worsening problem on eco-waste management. It is indeed true that DepEd does all viable measures to contribute in resolving this ecological impediment. In partnership with local officials, our schools have thought of a strong reiteration the significance of shared responsibility on this problem.

Teaching students about kindness By ALLAN S. TANGKIHAY Teacher III Sta. Cruz Elementary School

Remind students that being kind doesn’t require grand gestures. Go to National Bookstore. There’s a bookmark there thatencourages students to make kindness a priority and it works for all ages. Younger students can color it in while older students can mark their place in their reading. A kindness flyer is another simple way to engage students in middle school in compassionate acts. Elementary students can use the template to design a tear-off poster that can be displayed in classrooms or hallways. Older students can make a similar flyer by brainstorming a list of kind actions and placing each on a tear-off portion of

a flyer. Encourage students to take—and then actually do—the actions suggested by their classmates. Write a ‘thank you’ letter to tteachers of other subjects. Everyone loves a hand-written note. Teachers don’t often hear how much their students appreciate them so offering them a thank you note is incredibly meaningful and lets them know that you are grateful for what they do. Leverage students’ excitement for apps to encourage kindness. The free app Nobly aims to “build a culture of kindness” as a platform for users to record and share their good deeds. The app connects kind acts through hashtags called “chains,” which allows students to see how their actions influence others to be kind.

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use of technology.” Under the partnership, YGOAL conducts the DTP training for teachers who will, in turn, impart and echo what they learned to their students. Co-designed by the Karrikins Group, DTP is a series of workshops designed to increase students’ knowledge of digital citizenship and cyber safety by taking a critical look at their online behavior and helping them develop insights into the influences of the online world and the choices they are making. BPI SHAPE aims to boost competencies of senior high school students to go to work, start a business, or go to college through the development of a values-driven and skills development entrepreneurship and financial management program with its financial literacy and capacity-building course for teachers and students. Similarly, BPI Manny and Me provides the same content in a customized course intended for grade school level teachers. The inclusion of Globe’s DTP ensured that teachers are equipped with enough knowledge on online information and safety, cyberbullying prevention, recognizing and getting rid of false information, and maximizing technology for a cause. In 2019 alone, BPI SHAPE and BPI Manny and Me have already benefited over 600 schools, 1,100 teachers and 100, 000 students.

audit rules, two key issues that Governor Emano failed miserably to address to his constituents. And we’re not even talking about his brother-in-law, a former city official who got convicted on graft charges by the Sandiganbayan. Regardless of what excuse Bambi will offer to justify the continued stay of vendors and stallholders at the Capitol grounds, he cannot afford to ignore the DILG order to clear the roads of illegal structures and obstructions since said DILG circular is based on President Rodrigo Duterte’s directive. Is Governor Bambi Emano exempted from the President’s order? ******************* By the time this piece comes out, President Rodrigo Duterte may have decided on the fate of ABSCBN’s franchise and media groups across the country including local media practitioners in Cagayan de Oro City continue to speak out and demand for the renewal of the network’s franchise. Like many others who continue to monitor the network’s status, I share this concern about reports that ABS-CBN may wind up acquiring a ‘provisional franchise’ of sorts subject to the dictates of the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) and by extension, Malacanang itself. Or the worst case scenario may ensue and ABSCBN will close shop until a buyer comes out—rumored to be a Davao City businessman whose strong ties to the Palace enabled him to go into an acquisition spree and buying companies left and right—and buys ABSCBN, setting up a network that is subservient to the incumbent administration. What is happening to ABS-CBN had created a climate of fear hanging over the country’s media industry which is supposed to keep government honest, accessible and transparent. Regardless of what the administration’s trolls continue to rant and howl over social media, freedom of expression is being compromised and threatened by President Duterte’s vendetta against ABS-CBN.

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of the total value of transactions, while 10-percent in terms of volume in 2018. Moving forward, the central bank aims to transform the Philippines into a cash-lite society in the future, and GCash, as the pioneering mobile wallet in the world, shares the same vision. “Our goal is to have a cash-lite society and not a cash heavy society, which means that at least 50 percent of the payments will be done digitally,” BSP Governor Benjamin Diokno said in a recent speaking engagement. GCash aims to contribute more to this goal by further developing new technologies, which at this point has already from page 4 vastly democratized ac- the proper understanding cess to financial tools and of our work as early as posinstruments. “We remain relentless in our vision of promoting fintech in all channels -- be it through digital wallets, digital credit lines, fintech-powered insurance tools, and digital payments. The government’s thrust in creating a digital Philippines is making great progress, and we are excited to continue being a strong government partner to turn this vision into reality,” Thomas said.

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Monday, March 2, 2020 sible, especially in homes and schools, so that the general culture would be one where the sanctifying value of work is a given and everyone is working according to that spirit. As of now, we can say that we are still light years away from that proper understanding of work. Many of us still do not see God in our work. We still do not realize that whatever art, science and technology we discover and make use of, come from God and are there to lead us to God. We have the notorious tendency to expropriate them to ourselves, without relating them to God. We need to see the organic link between our spiritual life and our life of work, between our piety and our temporal and worldly affairs. We should overcome the usual dichotomy we have between our spiritual life and our life of work. We only have one life, though with different aspects, each one with its distinctive character and manner of being that should be respected. We have to learn how to integrate them together, and not fragment them.

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steps in 33 days of processing. Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said following the NBOSS launching is the automation of processes to further ease procedures in starting a business. “It is in automation that we really experience ease of doing business,” he said. He said the online function of the NBOSS will further hasten procedures to only one day. “We all want more investments. We all want more jobs to be created. And that’s why we improve ease of doing business,” Lopez said. (PNA)

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others, since these are among the drivers of growth. The government targets an expansion of between 6.5 to 7.5 percent this year. Economic managers are firm on pushing for more reforms to ensure the recovery of the domestic economy. The country’s gross domestic product (GDP) accelerated by 5.9 percent in 2019, below the government’s 6-6.5 percent target due to the impact of the delay in the approval of last year’s national budget. (PNA)

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to residents of barnagays which were formerly under the presence and influence of the NPA rebels. Gacal also told Oro Chamber members led by president Robertino Pizarro that he will also replicate here the successful antiinsurgency measures that he has implemented in Caraga earlier called Convergence Areas or Peace and Development (CAPDev). CAPDev seeks to prioritize the delivery of socio-economic services and infrastructure projects in conflict-affected and high poverty incidence communities. It is already a tried and tested program before ELCAC was institutionalized at the national level. During the security briefing, Gacal also proudly reported that for the past two years, there has been no NPA-triggered incident along the national highways within Region 10 and there were no poll-related incidents perpetrated by the NPAs during the barangay elections in 2018 and the midterm elections last year. Gacal credited the massive educational campaign by the government to youth leaders in the region as the reason for the decline of NPA recruitment here. In 2019, the government arrested 39 NPA rebels based in the region while 416 of their colleagues surrendered, bringing with them 136 firearms. Separately, there were 182 firearms seized during the period.

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national highways. “We are appealing to them to comply with the DILG memo, telling them this is a national directive and they should follow, or else they will be caught again if found plying in the national highways, and they would not be given a chance anymore and we will impound their units,” Resma told reporters. Resma clarified the ban includes all tricabs for public use, tricycles and those for hire and government use. Based on the DILG memo #2020-036, Interior Secretary Eduardo Año hereby directed the tricycle taskforce should be separate from regulatory boards in every city and municipality. The municipal mayor will act as chairman and the town’s chief of police shall

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Boy Scouts By JOHNRILL R. GENEROSO Teacher I City Central School

THE Boy Scouts of the Philippines members here in City Central School here in Cagayan de Oro City were taught disaster prevention and fire awareness. I find this especially relevant since March is Fire Prevention Month. The course explains the fundamental principles of RS 10121, the importance of mitigating the impact of climate change and global warming, demonstrate skills competencies in standard first aid, water safety, accident prevention, survival, elementary forms of rescue and fire support and help prepare an emergency preparedness action plan at school. Modules included basic rappeling, vehicle extrication,

act as the vice-chairman of the taskforce that will be created. The taskforce membership, according to Año, shall compose the following: Sanggunian’s committee chair on transportation or public safety, the planning and development officer, the president of the Liga ng mga Barangay, the head of the Department of Public Order and Safety, the local government operations officers, the head of the tricyle regulatory board and the traffic management office. The memo circular also mandated that repesentatives of the local transportations departments, including its attached agencies, will function as the taskforce’s focal persons, while the head of the city or the municipal legal office is required to provide secretarial support.

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press statement, said the NPA guerillas were responsible in the indiscriminate lobbing of M203 grenade towards the house that wounded Andrea Gallergo, 55, Marimar Terse, 19 and Reynafe Calipay, 5, all residing at Sitio Emerald. 1Lietenant Krisjuper Andreo Punsalan, civil military officer of 3rd SF Battalion, said their Community Support Team medics immediately applied first-aid and brought the wounded to the Lianga District Hospital. The displaced residents of Sitio Simowao and Sitio Emerald sought refuge in the neighboring sitios of Km. 16, Han-ayan and Kabulohan because of the

water safety, basic swimming, CPR, survival cooking, mass casualty incident, high angle rescue, swift water rescue, river crossing, water rafting, basic paddling techniques, collapsed structure simulation, fire drill, earthquake drill and campfire. Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DRRM) – Emergency Preparedness module aims to provide learning opportunities and skills related to saving lives in times of disasters and calamities. It covers emergency rescues and transfers, basic life support, bandaging, wound management, care for shock, accident prevention and thorough discussion on the disaster risk reduction management framework – prevention and mitigation; disaster preparedness; disaster response and rehabilitation and recovery.

threats from the military that the next time they will be attacked by NPA, they will fire upon the civilians and ensure that there will be casualties. They said that they found it hard to sleep at night and go to their farms because of the military’s threats. Among the evacuees are four teachers and 62 students of Simowao Community Learning Center run by Tribal Filipino Program of Surigao del Sur (Trifpss). The teachers and students were forced to suspend their classes due to the incident. The military however regarded the grenade lobbing was a conspiracy of the NPA and Mapasu to conduct harassment to the community and blame the Army soldiers setting up detachments in the lumad hinterland communities to trigger what they call as “Taktikang Bakwit (Evacuation Tactic) “The alleged harassment plan of MAPASU and the NPAs revealed by the informant materialized. This only proved that the allegation that MAPASU and the CNTs conspired to terrorize the community. We already have a lead to the suspected criminals, mostly MAPASU members, who conspired with the NPAs,” said Lieutenant Colonel Joey Baybayan, commanding officer of the 3rd SF Battallion. “This is a desperate and terroristic move of the NPAs because the ongoing development in Kilometer 9 greatly hurts them,” said Colonel Allan Hambala, commander of 401st Army Brigade.

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Globe, BPI Foundation partner to promote financial education, digital literacy and responsibility in public schools nationwide GLOBE Telecom, BPI Foundation Inc. (BPIFI), and YGOAL Inc. joined hands to promote financial education, and digital literacy and responsibility in public schools nationwide. The partnership is being carried out through the inclusion of Globe’s Digital Thumbprint Program (DTP) in the learning packages for teachers and students under the BPI Senior High School Acceleration Program for Employment and Entrepreneurship (BPI SHAPE) and BPI Manny and Me programs, with YGOAL as program implementor. “As the leading telecommunications company in the country with a strong foothold on corporate social responsibility and education programs, we believe that Globe Telecom is the ideal partner in expanding the digital responsibility content of the BPI SHAPE and BPI Manny and Me programs to further empower and

educate our teachers and students,” said JR Demecais, YGOAL President and CEO. YGOAL is a social enterprise providing consultancy service focused on co-creating solutions for organizational development, designing and implementing training programs for individuals and teams, and measuring attainment of impact. Miguel Bermundo, Globe Citizenship and Advocacy Marketing Director said: “We are always open to partnerships with any group who would like to bring DTP to their schools and communities. With the Philippines having a 67% internet penetration rate and with 91% of the population above 13 years old having a social media account, it has become necessary to ensure that everyone, especially the youth, are properly informed about cyber safety and responsible See PROMOTE, page 11

Marisse Catangay, YGOAL Program Manager holds training for teachers

GCash broadens efforts to support PH digital transformation strategy thru digital payments solutions for gov dues AS the government intensifies its efforts to digitize its processes, GCash, the leading mobile wallet in the Philippines, is also broadening its initiatives to support the Philippine Digital Transformation Strategy by providing digital payments solutions to government agencies. By allowing GCash account holders to pay for government services, GCash is helping the government bring its services closer to Filipinos by leveraging readily-available digital financial technologies. Through their GCash wallets, GCash users may enjoy the convenience and security of going cashless by paying for their taxes directly to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), or paying for their passport application fees to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), or sending in their contributions to the PagIBIG Fund. Other forward-looking government agencies that have tapped GCash to hasten their payments processes are the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina), the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), the National Bureau of Investigation

(NBI), the National Home Mortgage Finance Corp. (NHMFC), the National Statistics Office, and the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration. “GCash is one with the government in advancing our shared goal of improving government services through its digital transformation initiatives. Aside from promoting greater financial inclusion, two of our core thrusts in GCash is to help the government realize its goal of building a cash-lite society, while helping Filipinos unlock the immense benefits of digital finance,” GCash President Anthony Thomas said. Filipinos using GCash to settle their government dues enjoy a better payment experience. Apart from cutting down the time they need to process government requirements, they benefit from a more secure and safer option than paying in cash. For instance, instead of lining up at the payment centers of the NBI for a pre-employment requirement of an NBI clearance, GCash users may simply transact with the government agency by using their GCash wallets. By doing this, they are a step ahead of the process, making the

traditionally-long task of availing an NBI clearance much simpler. To settle government dues, GCash users only need to click on the Pay Bills tile on the GCash app, click on the Government tile, and choose the government agency they want to transact with. “We are encouraged to see our government partners seeing the huge benefit of providing a cashless payment option for government transactions. Aside from improved quality and efficiency of public services, hastening processes also affords government offices to reach their revenue collection goals,” Thomas said. Allowing the Filipinos to transact with the government via digital channels also supports the goal of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to increase non-cash transactions to 20 percent this year. Already, with the help of GCash and other digital finance providers, the Philippines is close to reaching this target. According to a study conducted by the Better Than Cash Alliance, a United Nations-backed organization, digital transactions account for 20 percent See SUPPORT, page 11