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Ebcas calls for transparency in profiling Muslim students By RUFFY MAGBANUA
MANILA — Ako Padayon Pilipino Party-List Congressman Adriano “Momot” Ebcas has called for transparency in the profiling of Muslim students studying in Manila in relation to their alleged propensity for “violent extremism”. During the first organizational meeting of the House Committee on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity, Ebcas has raised issues of the rights of Muslim students to equal protection and against discriminatory acts. Ebcas, a Mindanaoan congressman vehemently assailed the propriety of the verification process imposed on Muslim students. In the briefing conducted by the Philippine National Police (PNP), it recapped that the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) has conducted information on Muslims studying in Metro Manila schools
and universities, as part of its fight against “violent extremism”. The January 31 Memorandum directed all police stations in Metro Manila to submit an updated list of Muslim students in their respective areas. The Salaam Police Centers were tasked to “undertake close monitoring, networking, and liaising activities with Muslim communities in addressing terrorism and lawless violence, and to ensure respect of cultural diversity and cooperation.” However, on February 21, Brig. General Debold Sinas, the director of NCRPO withdrew the memorandum issued on January 31. Ebcas questioned Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito Galvez who vaguely explained that the memorandum on the profiling of Muslim students was based on “human existence” and “technical technique”.
MisOr receives P4M for infra projects PH longest bridge
Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin M. Andanar answers questions from the media during his visit to Lanao del Norte. (Vincent Philip Bautista/PIA10)
a legacy - Andanar TUBOD, Lanao del Norte -- Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said President Rodrigo Duterte’s vision of a better Philippines is already a reality despite it is still a bit more
than halfway through his six-year term. “We are documenting the start of Panguil Bay Bridge construction, which is one of the President’s See LEGACY, page 11
By CRIS DIAZ Executive Editor
MISAMIS ORIENTAL: Provincial Governor Yevgeny Vincente Emano of Misamis Oriental turned over a total of P 4 million for various projects in the province. The funds, part of the provincial government’ barangay empowerment
program, were intended for various barangay infrastructure projects. Emano said that the infrastructures involved multipurpose buildings, basketball courts, covered courts and activity buildings. According to Emano, the barangay councils made the formal requests of the funds
through resolutions passed during regular barangay council sessions. He identified the barangay beneficiaries as barangay Alagatan and Barangay 12, all of Gingoog City, Mahayag in Talisayan, Artadi of Magsaysay, Mapulog of Naawan, Sinai, Laguindingan and Barangay Andales of Initao.
Zero ‘COVID 19’ PUI in CDO, North Mindanao By CRIS DIAZ Executive Editor
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY: No more COVID 19 “patients under investigation” (PUI) in Northern Mindanao, the regional Department of Health (DOH) said Thursday. Dr. Ian Christopher Gonzalez, head of the DOH infectious disease in Northern See ZERO, page 11
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IN THE ARMY NOW. A female Army cadet wipes her tears as she embraces her mother during the oath-taking ceremony at the headquarters of the Army’s 4th Infantry Division headquarters in Cagayan de Oro City on Tuesday. Of the 141 female recruits, 26 made it to the 4ID’s Candidate Soldier Course Class 643-2020. (Photo courtesy of 4ID)
26 women take oath as full-fledged Army troopers CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – A total of 26 female recruits of the Philippine Army took their oath at 4th Infantry “Diamond” Division (4ID) to become full-fledged government troopers on Tuesday at Camp Evangelista here. The 26 were part of the 141 female applicants who underwent the comprehensive and stringent selection process that includes written examination, physical and
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medical examinations, and other proficiency tests. One of them Marchie Grace Mainit, a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Technology and a Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) graduate from Caraga State University, thanked the members of the 4ID Selection Board for believing in her abilities. “I am very blessed to be selected and be part See WOMEN, page 9
FROM BEAN TO BAR:
RESIDENTS of Mamasapano in Maguindanao and other towns in Basilan, Lanao del Sur, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi now have access to high-speed LTE connectivity as PLDT wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc. ramps up its network rollout across the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
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Most of the towns covered are 4th and 5th class municipalities from Lanao del Sur and Maguindanao. This also includes the Sulu’s capital Jolo, TawiTawi’s capital Bongao, Maguindanao’s capital Shariff Aguak, Lantawan in Basilan, Upi, Pagagawan in Maguindanao and Marantao, Bacolod Grande, Malabang, Ramain and Datu Piang in Lanao del Sur. “We are in the age of globalization, and globalization will be meaningless without communication,” said Minister Mohagher Iqbal of BARMM’s Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education. “The world becomes smaller and smaller because of communication. And I think Smart is playing a good part in that effort.” For BARMM BARMM Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Agrarian Reform Mohammad S. Yacob, improved communication links are vital, especially for boosting agriculture in the region. “One of the Bangsamoro See RESIDENTS, page 9
Caraganon cacao masters learn chocolate making BUTUAN CITY - “Chocolate making is story telling.” So said Marinus Heemskerk, a food technologist and chocolate processor from Netherlands, while narrating how a chocolate is a reflection of a cacao farmer’s life. Heemskerk served as resource person during a chocolate-making training last February 21-22, 2020 at the Agricultural Training Institute, here. Said training was organized by the Caraga Cacao Industry Council in coordination with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Agriculture (DA), Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA), Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), and Department of Science and Technology (DOST). He stressed that the
Marinus Heemskerk, a chocolate expert from Netherlands, shares his own chocolate-making story to Caraganon cacao masters and potential chocolate entrepreneurs (photo by DTI Agusan del Norte)
“bean-to-bar story does not start from processing but on the planning stage itself,” elaborating that planting, harvesting, post-harvest processing, pre-fining, and packaging stages are equally important in chocolate production.
More than the theories and experiences shared, the participants also witnessed the actual chocolate processing, demonstrated by couple chocolatiers Emmanuel and Mary Grace Belviz, owners of Rosario’s Davao Artisanal Chocolates.
Actual demonstration on chocolate making with Emannuel and Mary Grace Belviz of Rosario’s Davao Artisinal Chocolates has become the highlight of the said training last February 21-22, 2020 (photo by DTI Agusan del Norte)
Rosario’s is a processor of couverture chocolate, a product that contains high percentage of cocoa butter. “The beauty of selling chocolates is that there is no substitute for it, but we have to be wary of the quality”, the lady Belviz said.
“Chocolate making is not easy and should not be treated as fad,” she continued. The couple works closely with government agencies such as the DTI in the promotion of good farming and manufacturing practices and awareness of quality
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Philippine-made chocolates across the country and the globe. “Thankful kayo mi kay sa tanan nakong na attenan nga chocolate making, ika tulo ni pero diri ko pinaka daghan og nakat-onan (We are very grateful to have attended this chocolate making training because we have learned so many things,” said Melona Solana, a cacao master from Cabadbaran City. DTI will continue to assist these cacao industry players and promote more initiatives to strengthen the cacao value chain through the Rural Agro-enterprise for Inclusive Development and Growth (RAPID Growth) Project. RAPID Growth, whose implementation will start this year, aims to increase the income level of small farmers by executing collaborative action plans and build commercial partnerships that will sustain the growth of agri-based enterprises (with reports from DTI-Agusan del Norte).
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Globe offers free data access to DOH, PHIVOLCS, NDRRMC websites Lanao del Norte Governor Imelda Q. Dimaporo explains the fruitful meeting she has with the PCOO Secretary Martin M. Andanar, March 4, at the Provincial Capitol in Tubod, Lanao del Norte. (Vincent Philip Bautista/PIA10)
Dimaporo: Partnership with PCOO will bring economic gains in LDN TUBOD, Lanao del Norte -Governor Imelda Dimaporo of Lanao del Norte believed that partnering with Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) would result in economic gains for the province. In an interview with the governor shortly after her meeting with PCOO Secretary Jose Ruperto Martin M. Andanar, she said she looks forward to more collaboration and partnership with the Secretary through the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) especially in promoting the province at the regional and national level. During the said meeting, Andar presented the Duterte
Legacy which features the successes and sacrifices of President Rodrigo Duterte and his administration to bring progress to the country. Secretary Andanar also told Governor Dimaporo that PCOO could help the province in coming up with its own Duterte Legacy campaign materials to be shown in the province’s different communication channels. He added that the PCOO is putting up a media hub in Davao City which will open in June. He said that the building will showcase advanced, state-of- the-art equipment for communications. See BRING, page 11
TO provide its customers with reliable updates on COVID-19 and Taal volcano status, Globe Telecom is offering free data access to websites of the Department of Health (DOH), Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). At present, there are numerous conflicting reports
BSP GOVERNOR DIOKNO ADDRESSES MANILA TIMES FORUM. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin E. Diokno (center) expresses confidence the domestic economy in 2020 will sustain the strong growth and stable inflation dynamics it has been posting over the past decade in the recent “The Manila Times 11th Business Forum” in Makati City. According to the Governor, robust monetary, financial, and external sectors are expected to support the economy, which has sufficient buffers from possible shocks that may arise from recent global uncertainties. The Governor said the BSP will continue to foster price stability, a stable financial system, and an efficient payments and settlements system conducive to sustainable economic growth. With the Governor in the photo are Manila Times columnists Kim Bernardo-Lokin (left) and Ben Kritz (right).
Tourism hard hit by virus DAVAO CITY -- An official of the City Hall admitted that the tourism industry has slowed down both internationally and domestically due to the Corona Virus Disease 2019 (Covid-19). Generose Tecson, City Tourism Officer said coping with Covid-19 has become a worldwide phenomenon. She said the CTO is meeting the Davao City
Chamber of Commerce and Industry Incorporated to prepare themselves for the time when everything has normalized with the end of the Covid-19 contamination. “Right now, the CTO is coming up with a program that we are going to launch next week. It has something to do with us Dabawenyos working together through
our social media accounts, for us to pose about positive things happening in the city. We will have themes weekly for example,” Davao Life is yummy,” then we pose pictures about food in Davao. The private sector will provide prizes for best pictures posted,” Tecson said. She said it is a way of See HIT, page 11
about the origin, effects, and reach of COVID-19 ranging from the absurd to the plausible. Likewise, there are varying information on the status of Taal volcano and the affected cities and barangays. The situation often leaves people confused and sometimes, in panic. This prompted Globe to act by making data access to the websites of DOH, PHIVOLCS and NDRRMC available for free to its mo-
bile and prepaid home WiFi customers. “As a public service, we want to direct our customers to the proper sources of information about COVID-19 and Taal volcano status so that they won’t be misled by fake news which may only cause unwarranted fear. Hopefully, this will encourage them to visit the right websites and not rely on data that may not have been validated or recognized
as true,” said Yoly Crisanto, Globe SVP for Corporate Communications. Globe Prepaid/TM customers may access the three websites even if they have no load. The websites, however, will load faster if there is an existing data plan or promo but this will not incur any deduction in mobile data allowance. Globe customers only need to turn on their smartphone’s mobile data See OFFERS, page 11
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SINCE 30 January 2020, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the coronavirus (2019-nCoV), first reported in Wuhan, as a global health emergency. As governments and businesses take steps to mitigate risk and infection, hoteliers around the world are no doubt as also seeking to do the same in their properties. Here is staff briefing paper to assist you to respond quickly to this health emergency and take the preventative steps to protect your guests, staff and business. Staff Briefing Talking Points: 1. Acknowledge the coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak and seek to dispel myths and incorrect information by reporting factual, verified information about the 2019-nCoV (such as informationfrom the WHO website). 2. Communicate to, and remind, your staff about hand hygiene and the importance of hand washing. 3. Consult or refer to your property’s hand hygiene policy or training, as well as food safety processes. 4. Encourage staff to retake their hand washing training module if available. 5. Encourage staff to avoid handshakes.
6. Discuss risk mitigation measures that will take place to limit spread of infection. This could include increasing hand sanitisers available to guests in public areas and an action plan to increase sanitisation of areas that guests frequently touch (such as elevator buttons). 7. Discuss action plan for when a guest or staff member reports symptoms or infection. What steps should staff take and when should managers be alerted? Consult company policy for quarantining guests or staff and contacting appropriate medical services. 8. Take steps to organise to carry out a table-top exercise (toolbox talk) to find out if your hotel operations are prepared for a worst case scenario. FAQs What is coronavirus? Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV). On 31 December 2019, a new strain of coronavirus was first reported in Wuhan, China: the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). The 2019-nCoV has been
identified as a new outbreak, with 8,236 confirmed cases around the world, and 213 reported deaths (Statistics correct as of 31 January 2020, source: WHO). As of 30 January 2020, the WHO has declared 2019-nCoV a global health emergency. What are the symptoms of novel coronavirus (2019nCoV)? The range of reported symptoms for novel coronavirus continue to evolve but practitioners have agreed that common symptoms include: • Respiratory symptoms • fever • cough • shortness of breath • breathing difficulties In more severe cases, infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and even death. However, a number of patients who have been reported as infected by 2019-nCoV have been treated at hospitals and released within a few days. Do staff/guests need to wear masks? According to WHO, wearing masks can be a preventative measure to limit spread of certain respiratory diseases, including 2019- nCoV, in affected areas, but should be used in conjunction with other
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preventative measures, such as constant hand-washing. Yes - if an individual displays respiratory symptoms Individuals with respiratory symptoms should be encouraged to wear masks to limit the spread of respiratory disease. However, the use of a mask alone does not provide the adequate level of protection and other equally relevant measures should be adopted (such as hand hygiene practices). If masks are used, best practices should be followed on how to wear, remove, and dispose of them and on hand hygiene action after removal. No - if an individual is without respiratory symptoms According to WHO, there is no evidence that the use of a disposable medical mask on non-sick persons is useful in preventing infection*. However, masks might be worn in some countries according to local cultural habits. Additionally, individuals without respiratory symptoms should perform hand hygiene frequently and avoid close proximity with infected persons.
Susan’s Notes
No letup in road clearing operations despite RTA enforcer’s slay UNLESS proven otherwise beyond reasonable doubt, the Feb. 28 evening murder of traffic enforcer Mark Langam of the Roads and Traffic Administration (RTA) will be perceived rightly or wrongly to the ongoing road clearing operations conducted by Cagayan de Oro City Hall. One of the details that marked Langam’s murder and the December 2016 murder of another RTA traffic enforcer, Cris Cabingas, is too coincidental for any person to ignore; both murders occured right after road clearing operations conducted by City Hall’s Task Force Hapsay Dalan. Let us be reminded that Mayor Oscar Moreno’s administration had conducted road clearing operations even before President Rodrigo Duterte issued his marching orders during last year’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) for local governments across the country to conduct road clearing operations in their area of jurisdiction. The President’s order was contained in a circular issued by the Department of Interior and Local Govern-
ments (DILG) to all cities, towns and provinces in the country and all local governments are expected to comply with said circular and so far there had been mixed results. It’s also useful to remember that the road clearing operations did not only affect stallholders and market vendors whose plight afterward is a source of political fodder and ammunition for aspiring and traditional politicians seeking public office in the City of Golden Friendship and elsewhere around the country. **************** That said, it would be certainly a cheap shot and political gimmick for any incumbent opposition official or critic to twist Langam’s murder into a political issue by saying or even insinuating that the road clearing operations is a failure by City Hall and should thus be challenged in court or worse, halted altogether. I’ve received information that a group of tri-cab (tricycle cabs locally known as bao-bao) operators and drivers have voiced their opposition to the DILG circular banning their units
along with traysikads (pedicabs) and tricycles from passing through the national highways both in court and online. While they are understandably opposed to the circular owing to their livelihood, it remains to be seen if their position is also shared and supported by the riding public, most of whom also ride other public utility vehicles (PUVs) like passenger jeepneys whose operators are hit by direct competition from the baobao and traysikads. The ban on tricycles, traysikads, motorelas and now tri-cabs enforced at the national highways had been in effect since two decades ago, in the early 90s in fact owing to the traffic congestion caused by their drivers who pick up and offload passengers even in the middle of the highway. Just imagine rush hour traffic or even midday traffic in these highways being held up by these tri-cab, motorela, traysikad and tricycle drivers who take their own sweet time loading and uploading their passengers in the middle of the highway
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to the chagrin of motorists and even jeepney drivers and their passengers. ******************* As per latest word I received, a suspect in Langam’s murder was supposedly caught during an anti-drug raid in Tagoloan town late last Wednesday evening (March 4) barely a week after the traffic enforcer was slain and I join the others in hoping that this is a breakthrough in the investigation into the incident. This may be good news to Langam’s mother who tragically lost her husband last March 3, Tuesday due to cardiac arrest. She received a P30,000 cash assistance from City Hall while the 19th City Council agreed to each donate P5,000 from their representation and transportation allowance to Langam’s mother. Both Mayor Moreno and Rep. Rolando ‘Klarex’ Uy of Cagayan de Oro City’s first district issued separate statements condemning Langam’s murder and See CLEARING, page 11
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DTI to champion loom weaving industry IN an effort to revive the Philippine weaving industry and provide livelihood opportunities for local weaving communities, DTI key officials, led by Secretary Ramon Lopez and Regional Operations Group Undersecretary Blesila Lantayona, met with Cabinet Secretaries’ and Congressional Spouses last March 2, 2020 at the Heroes Hall of the Malacañang Palace to present samples of native woven textiles from across the country and to propose a project that will aid and promote Filipino weavers. The meeting was initiated by Madame Cielito “Honeylet” Avanceña, through the Office of the President. The project was birthed from a previous dialogue with Madame Avaceña and DTI officials, including selected DTI Regional Directors,
BSP statement on the medium-term view on inflation THE February 2020 inflation of 2.6 percent was within the BSP’s forecast range of 2.4 – 3.2 percent. The latest inflation outturn is consistent with the BSP’s prevailing assessment that inflation is expected to steadily approach the midpoint of the target range in 2020 and 2021. The risks to the inflation outlook are expected to be weighted to the upside for 2020, but are seen as tilted toward the downside in 2021. Adjustments in utility rates, petitions for transport fare hikes, and the impact of African Swine Fever (ASF) on meat prices are the main upside risks to inflation. The on-going spread of COVID-19 could have an adverse impact on domestic economic activity and financial market sentiment in the coming months. The BSP will consider all the latest developments in the Monetary Board’s monetary policy meeting on 19 March 2020. The BSP will ensure that the monetary stance remains consistent with its primary objective of maintaining price stability that is conducive to balanced and sustainable growth of the economy.
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The City Development Council (CDC) has asked the City Council to approve the management and development plans for the two watersheds here. Mayor Maria Isabelle Climaco-Salazar, who heads the CDC, said Wednesday the updated Ayala Watershed Management and Development Plan 2020-2030 follows the “ridge-to-reef concept” and landscape approach. Measuring 3,347.36 hectares, the Ayala watershed covers seven barangays – Ayala, Baluno, Cawit,
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Indonesia-Philippines Educational Cooperation HON. Consul General Dicky Fabrian of the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia facilitated the visit of Sultan Kudarat State University (SKSU) in Tacurong City headed by President Rolando Hechanova at the University of Sam Ratulangi in Manado City, Indonesia on 28 February – 2 March 2020. The delegation were welcomed by Prof. Dr. Ir. Grevo Gerung (Vice Rector for Academics) and Prof. Dr. Ir. Sangkertadi (Vice Rector for Planning, Budgeting and Cooperation) of the University of Sam Ratulangi. The purpose of the visit is to collaborate the two universities on different aspects of education which could benefits both countries. During the meeting, ConGen Dicky explained the importance of the collaboration to both countries and is very optimistic that the signing of the MOU will be achieved. “I am inviting the officials from the University of Sam Ratulangi to visit SKSU in Tacurong City in the Philippines and do the signing of MOU there” said ConGen Dicky. Deans from different faculties of the University of Sam Ratulangi discussed about the what their school
could offer including Medical School, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, Faculty of Animal & Livestock, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, Faculty of Economics and Business, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Faculty of Public Health and Faculty of Cultural Studies. In addition, they Vice Rector Prof. Gerung convey his interest to visit the Philippines this year to finalize the Memorandum of Understanding. On the other hand, SKSU delegation presented a video presentation on their school facilities and discussed topics to collaborate such as Halal project for a possible
collaboration especially in Halal Tourism in the Philippines, joint research and extension project collaboration, discussed programs for joint research, English proficiency program, projects for extension, fisheries and marine science. It is expected that the signing of the MOU will be set in Tacurong City, Philippines this year 2020. In addition, the SKSU invited the University of Sam Ratulangi to join their 2nd International Multi Disciplinary Research Conference to be held on October 2020 at General Santos City. The objective of the conference is to present multidisciplinary research outputs from the ASEAN region which specifically
Dev’t council seeks approval Iron and folic acid supplementation of 2 Zambo watershed plans in Philippine schools By TEOFILO GARCIA, JR.
last February 26, 2020. The project, with the working title “MODA: Modernong Obra, Disenyong Atin”, will be championed by the One Town, One Product (OTOP) Program, under the leadership of Assistant Secretary Demphna Du Naga. The word “MODA” is a Filipino term which means “fashion”. The MODA project will focus on two components – a showcase of designed wearables made from natively woven textiles and a sustainable marketing space to display featured hand and loom woven fabrics for prospective buyers. Cabinet Secretaries’ and Congressional Spouses lauded the initiative and echoed the call for increased patronage for weaving communities. OTOP, through DTI Regional
Dulian-Upper Pasonanca, Pamucutan, La Paz, and Labuan. Salazar said the watershed has potentials for highvalue vegetable production, coffee growing, and other economic uses. She said the 10-year plan seeks to address issues and concerns affecting the watershed, such as the presence of toxic materials from abandoned mining tailing pond, inadequate forest support budget, calcining flora, timber and wildlife poaching, inadequate access facilities, and lack of diversity. The plan also aims to See SEEKS, page 11
By KEVIN LENDEL C. DUCAO Administrative Assistant II Binuni-Demologan National High School
DEPED is urging parents of all public female schoolchildren nationwide particularly in the Grades 7 to 10 level (or 13 to 16 years old) to consent their kids to receive iron and folic acid supplementation on a weekly basis. Collectively called as WIFA or weekly iron and folic acid supplementation, it aimds to address vitamin and mineral deficiency among adolescents. These adolescents will be given one tablet or iron and folic acid on a weekly basis from January to March next year. That’s for the second round already since the first round has already been done
from July to September this year or not too long ago. Thje tablet is 60 mg for iron and 400 micrograms for folic acid. The goal is inclusive and equitable quality education which includes health for the students. Our health is our wealth and our children are the hope of our country and so we have to give them the best not only in education but also in health. DepEd adds that the WIFA supplementation is in line with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 4 which is quality education. WIFA is a component of DepEd’s Menstrual Health Management Project.
aims to provide an avenue for interaction among academicians, researchers and extension workers in the region. The delegation were compose of Consul Henny Muliyani of the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Davao City while from Sultan Kudarat State University are Dr. Ruby Hechanova (Head of Halal Project), Dr. May Lyn Magbanua (Vice President for research), Atty. Marco Ray Gleyo (Director for International Affairs), Dr. Rodelyn Dalayap (Director, Research and Development), Dr. Dolorcita Pauya (Proponent of English Proficiency Program), Dr. Siony Brunio (Director), Dr. Julie Albano (Campus Director, Kala-
mansig Campus). While present in the meeting from University of Sam Ratulangi are their Vice Rector for Academics, Vice Rector for Planning, Budgeting and Cooperation, Deans, faculty members and staffs. After the meeting, the delegation pays a courtesy call to Consul General Oscar Orcine of the Philippine Consulate based in Manado City, Indonesia. ConGen Orcine was delighted of the educational cooperation between Sultan Kudarat State University in the Philippines and University of Sam Ratulangi. “This is very historical; you are the first University in Mindanao that will collaborate with a University in Manado” said ConGen Orcine.
Human-centered approach to education technology By MARICHELLE B. BONGAY Teacher III Sebac Elementary School Tudela District Division of Ozamiz City
NEW roles are emerging for those who can translate how the engineering and design of new technologies and applications affects our political, economic, social and cultural worlds. Education in this field and notions of digital literacy must expand to reflect this need. A new human-centered approach toward technology can and must start with what we learn in our schools. I therefore now argue for two major interventions: change technology education to tie it more closely to political, economic, cultural
and humanist thinking and second, opening up what we mean by design and digital literacy and how we teach this. In elementary schools, it will be important to teach the building blocks of digital literacy from basic computing concepts to how platforms are built. Schools will need to expand and revise their supplemental curricula if they wish to educate students for a digital future that is inclusive, sustainable and collaborative. Education is supposed to prepare us to be holistic – i.e. creative, reflective, deliberative humans with social, ethical and creative needs. That’s why it’s unrealistic to think of science or technology as a given.
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BPI exec cites PH’s REIT potential By JOANN VILLANUEVA
MANILA – An official of the Ayala-led Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) said he is optimistic about the Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) in the country, noting that among the main goals of Filipinos is to have a real estate investment. In a briefing on Wednesday, BPI Corporate Banking Strategy, Products, and Solutions head Reginaldo Cariaso said Filipino investors are “very well aware” of the investment, citing that the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act (RA) 9856, or the REIT Act, was released about a decade after the law’s enactment. Cariaso said REITs are “designed to be a fairly conservative instrument” that people who are afraid to put their money in risky assets, such as equities, have various options. Other prospective investors are people who have invested in equities but are looking for less volatile
investments, and those who want high yields. Citing data from Hong Kong Exchanges (KHEX), which has a REIT market, he said REITs have superior price performance compared to Hong Kong’s property index. The Stock Exchange of Thailand’s (SET) REITs are also less volatile compared to the country’s property index, Cariaso said. REITs are private entities invested in income-generating real estates, such as office spaces, malls, service apartments, hotels, hospitals, and warehouses. The REIT law’s IRR requires companies to list with the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), with a minimum public float of 33 percent but must be increased to 67 percent within three years. REIT companies are also required to reinvest their earnings in the local real estate sector to help boost the government’s infrastructure program. With the current low-
Reginaldo Cariaso, head of BPI Corporate Banking Strategy, Products, and Solutions
interest rate environment and global volatility, Cariaso said REITs have lots of potential in the See CITES, page 11
Bizman says PH food industry abuzz By CHRISTINE CUDIS
MANILA – Some business players in the Philippines have had a “push and pull” experience with luck as
the Department of Finance implements the tax reform. But the food and beverage (F&B) industry in the country proves unshaken with its business expansion
Education as the premise of progress By EUNEZEL T. CAÑETE Teacher III Kapatagan East Central School Kapatagan East District Poblacion, Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte
KNOWLEDGE is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress in every society as well as in every family. Indeed, education is the basic of development in any society and at all levels. Education no matter the format it takes is an important ingredient in empowering people. Education is a basic human right and vital for the realization of other human rights in accessing broader cultural, social, political and economic benefits. For instance, there is no way we can eradicate extreme poverty, reduce child mortality rates, fight epidemics such as AIDS or malaria and ensure environmental sustainability without education. There is so much to know. Access to information is capital for all. Knowledge is a requisite to performance. There are so many important educational materials the public needs to know of. Education enables people to break out of the poverty trap. It enhances the quality of live and the performance of businesses for people and their community. Building capacity, conducting vocational training and facilitating adult education programs will help
boost our economy. This is a considerable enhancement which emphasizes that education is a never ending process to which people of all ages and backgrounds must have access especially those in vulnerable situations. Although much of the world has increased enrolment rates, there is still vast room for improvement. One of the biggest challenges is the fact that education is not sufficiently inclusive. Even if all nations raise the quality of their respective educational systems, development relies on schools allowing full integration in civil society and the productive system. Put simply, a child who has access to primary and secondary education has a much better chance to live a life above the poverty level. This is particularly important for girls. Second, gender equality in education has not been fully achieved across the developing world. At every level (local and national), there are structural barriers that prevent girls from gaining access to education. We must continue to fight the perception that vocational education is less important than over traditional forms of learning.
foresight. In an interview, Hubert Young of Tokyo Coffee Holdings, the entrepreneur who brought the UCC chain of food and coffee concepts here, said while other businesses may be affected, it is not the same with the F&B sector. “Filipinos, everybody loves to eat. We talk about business, we get together over food,” he told the Philippine News Agency. Young said he does not think that the government will “kill businesses”. “As a taxpayer, we should be paying, and it will also be good that we can see the taxes be put to good use, more infrastructure, better roads,” he said. In three months, Young said another UCC franchise will be opened in Davao City, and soon in Bacolod and Cebu. The business expansions will also open at least a hundred opportunities for job seekers. “Filipinos like to drink coffee now, (It is a prime time to build more), we have our own coffee roasting facility in the Philippines,” he added. UCC supplies coffee for Japanese convenience store franchise chain Family mart, Philippine Airlines business class lounge, among others. Young, who also heads the MOS Burger Philippines, launched last week the first of many stores in Robinsons Galleria, Ortigas Avenue. They are slated to open branches in SM Megamall, Robinsons Magnolia, See SAYS, page 11
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DA-PhilMech 10 validates RCEF recipients in Bukidnon Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, March 3 - The Department of Agriculture-Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech) - Region 10, headed by Cluster Head Engr. Edgar B. Testa paid a courtesy call to Bukidnon Provincial Agriculturist Engr. Alson G. Quimba. The team has started its validation of the Rice Competitive Enhancement Fund (RCEF) recipients of 18 towns in the province. DA-PhilMech is allocated Php3-billion
for the mechanization component of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Program, which provides farm machineries and equipment to qualified rice farmers
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organizations. Working closely with DA-PhilMech is DA-RFO 10 Provincial Operations Center Chief for Bukidnon Engr. Deliza T. Camaro.# (EMB)
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DA’s partner in agri-fishery project implementation CdeO, March 3 - The Regional Technical Committee of the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) of the DARFO 10 convened for the evaluation of its one applicant, the Skills Mastery Institute for Learning Entrepreneurship and Success (SMILES) Foundation, Inc. RTD for Research and Regulations of DA-RFO 10 Carmelita T. Bajarla, who is also the chair
of said committee emphasized that the evaluation process ensures that the applicant has the capacity to manage agri-fishery projects and programs. Said accreditation is pursuant to DA Administrative Order No. 8 Series of 2017. Accredited CSO will be the agency’s partner to efficiently and effectively carry out the implementation of agri-fishery
projects and encourage peoples’ participation in agricultural development. The committee is composed of representatives from DA’s attached agencies: BFAR, ATI, PCIC, PCC, FPA, BPI, BAI, PCA, NDA, PhilFIDA and the RAFC. In Region 10, only the Maramag Community MultiPurpose Cooperative is the accredited CSO of DA-RFO 10.
SoCot to purchase mobile X-ray unit By ALLEN ESTABILLO
GENERAL SANTOS CITY – South Cotabato province is planning to acquire a mobile X-ray unit to augment its intensified surveillance activities against tuberculosis (TB), an official said on Thursday. Dr. Rogelio Aturdido Jr., head of the Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO), said they are set
to submit a proposal to the Provincial Development Council’s social development committee for the purchase of the mobile facility. Aturdido said the move aims to improve the province’s detection rate for TB and address its increasing cases. Last month, the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) deployed a
Technical assistance for Philippine public schools By MARICHELLE B. BONGAY Teacher III Sebac Elementary School Tudela District Division of Ozamiz City
TECHNICAL assistance is provided in support of DepEd’s vision and mission, thus encouraging everyone to work towards a common goal. Technical assistance ensures that the recipient school always refers to the organization’s vision, mission and goals as identified in the school improvement plan. Helping each other to learn requires a process of interactive independence. This is another principle of adult learning. Learning is best achieved when members work together and share ideas towards a common goal. Technical assistance is a two-way process and a shared responsibility. While
the provider offers suggestions, decision making and actions are the responsibilities of the client or receiver of technical assistance. There are three levels of technical assistance. Limited technical assistance involves brief assistance to locate information, materials or a resource person who can supply information related to specific questions and/ or issues. This technical assistance may take in the form of forwarding documents. Moderate technical assistance includes providing the information and/ or consultation but require additional information and/ or brief telephone consultation with additional resource persons. On site or longer term technical assistance is needed when they involve evaluating/validating previous needs assessments.
mobile X-ray van in a joint anti-TB campaign in parts of the province. “We want to sustain the initiative we started with PBSP by deploying our own mobile x-ray van,” Aturdido said in a statement. Aturdido said at least two batches of residents in the province availed of the X-ray services provided by PBSP, which has been supporting the anti-TB campaign in the area. The recipients included inmates of the South Cotabato Rehabilitation and Detention
Center or the provincial jail in Koronadal City. The latest figures on TB cases were not immediately available but the IPHO said it detected nearly 600 new cases in the surveillance activities with PBSP. Aturdido said at least 23 percent or 305 of the first batch of 1,329 residents who availed of the X-ray services were found positive of TB while 19 percent or 294 of the 1,550 tested in the second batch were also found infected. See PURCHASE, page 11
Air pollution decreases life expectancy By KEVIN LENDEL C. DUCAO Administrative Assistant II Binuni-Demologan National High School
BREATHING dirty air exacts a price – specifically months or even years off of life. On average worldwide, air pollution shaves a year off of human life expectancy. In more polluted regions of Asia and Africa, lives are shortened by 1.5 to two years on average. The study is the first major look at country-specific life expectancy impacts of fine particulate matter – bits of pollution that are smaller than 2.5 micrometers or 30 times smaller than the width of an average human hair. Most other studies present such air pollution impacts in terms of death or disease rates. The new approach is
aimed at making the risk more relatable. Talking about mortality figures and large body counts, you see people’s eyes glaze over. People care not just about whether you die – we all die – but also how much younger are you going to be when that happens. Each population has its own baseline health level so mortality impacts vary from country to country. Even in high income countries with relatively clean air such as the United States and Australia, the little bit of pollution that does exist costs those countries’ average citizen a few months of life.
Gov. Emano, nagpaabot sa pahasubo sa pamilya sa RTA enforcer ug amahan NAGPAABOT sa iyang pahasubo si Gobernador Bambi Emano ngadto sa pamilya ni Roads and Traffic Administration enforcer Mark Langam, kinsa gipusilpatay sa wala pa mailang suspetsado samtang nagpahigayon kini sa ilang clearing operation ning bag-o. Lakip na ngadto sa amahan niini nga namatay usab human gi-atake sa sakit sa kasing-kasing samtang gihaya ang patay’ng lawas sa enforcer. Susama sa mga nahibiling mga mahal sa kinabuhi ni Mr. Langam, nanawagan usab sa hustisya si Gobernador Emano sa kamatayon sa traffic constable. Gidaseg sa gobernador ang pamilya ni Mark ug sa iyang amahan nga moduol
sa iyang buhatan sa kapitolyo, kung diin andam kini motabang hangtud sa iyang magahum. “Sa pamilya nga nagbagnutan karon, kung naa me ikatabang, palihog ayaw intawon pagmakuli pagduol sa kapitolyo kay maningkamot mi nga bisan ginagmay makahatag me og tabang diha kaninyo,” sulti ni Gobernador Emano atol sa iyang programa sa radyo. Paabot pa ni Gobernador Bambi Emano, nakasabot siya sa kinabuhi ug kahimtang isip traffic enforcer nga maulanan, mainitan tonga-tonga sa kadalanan, samtang wala sila kahibalo kinsay nasuko kanila sa ilang pag-implementar sa roads and traffic rules and regulations.
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Davao City to host coffee expo, quality tilt
City hall provides safe haven for Tagumenyo youth
By DIGNA BANZON
DAVAO CITY – This city will host for the first time the Philippine Coffee Expo 2020 and the Philippine Coffee Quality Competition (PCQC) on April 2-3. Emmanuel Q uis ol, business development service coordinator of the PhilCAFE Project, said the expo will be joined by coffee stakeholders all over the Philippines while a hundreds will participate in the competition. In a press briefing on Wednesday, Quisol said PCQC contestants are allowed to submit two entries of their green beans. The competition will have four international judges with one each from Indonesia and Vietnam and two from the United States. “Considering that 70 percent of the competitors come from Mindanao, we decided that the contest be held here in Davao City,” he said. Quisol said they are expecting better scores this time as more coffee farmers have begun introducing new techniques in production as well as adopting good agricultural practices. “We hope that they get higher than that 85 percent cupping mark,” he said.
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COFFE EXPO. Emmanuel Quisol, business development service coordinator of PhilCAFE Project (left), announces the holding of the Philippine Coffee Expo 2020 and the Philippine Coffee Quality Competition in Davao City during a press briefing on Wednesday. The twin events will be participated in by coffee stakeholders all over the Philippines. (PNA photo by Digna Banzon)
PCQC said it aims to have the Philippine coffee recognized globally by performing evaluations aligned with internationally-accepted grading and profiling protocols as well as applying the standards of the Coffee Quality Institute (CQI). The coffee expo, on the other hand, is a combined effort of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Agriculture (DA), Barista Coffee Academy of Asia, Davao Region Coffee Council along with the Agricultural Cooperative Devel-
opment International and Volunteers in Overseas Cooperative Assistance (ACDIVOCA). Quisol said the gathering is a special avenue for the entire coffee industry to tackle key challenges and opportunities through technical discussions, learning about new technologies to increase productivity and quality, and build networks within the sector. He said there will also be international luminaries and key speakers presenting during various breakaway sessions. (PNA)
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TAGUM City - Endeavouring to raising awareness in Tagumenyo youth regarding the issues which affect their well-being, the local government through the City Youth Development Office (CYDO) launched the Tambayan Center last March 2. Located at the CYDO’s balcony, Tambayan center is aimed to provide an avenue and an opportunity to every youth in the city to attend fora and symposia concerning the current issues involving and victimizing
the youth sector as laid out in the plans. Currently, the facility offers an open space for youth organizations and the Sangguniang Kabataan to meet and discuss their plans and programs for the benefit of Tagumenyos age 15 to 30 years old. Information boards and reading materials for youth empowerment are made available for them. According to Dr. Jacqueline B. De Asis, this project is a great feat for Tagumenyo youth saying, “Having this center, young people will be accorded with See PROVIDES, page 9
Mati remains ASF-free amid swine deaths By PREXX MARNIE KATE TROZO
DAVAO CITY – Davao Oriental’s lone city of Mati remains free of the dreaded African swine fever (ASF) disease. Mati City Information Officer Ben Jason Tesiorna made this assurance Wednesday following the death of nine piglets in three coastal barangays last week. Tesiorna said the deaths have been ruled out as ASF infection because “the symptoms manifested in the piglets were not ASF. Instead, the samples were tested for classical swine fever and it is also negative.” He added that the local government is giving spe-
BLOOD SAMPLES. Personnel from the Mati City Veterinarian Services Office collect blood samples from a piglet on Monday (March 2, 2020), after nine swine deaths were reported in Barangays Lanca, Luban and Cabuaya. The tests, however, yielded negative for African swine fever infection. (Photo courtesy of Mati CIO)
cial attention to the three coastal barangays due to their proximity -- by sea -- to Davao Occidental, where the first outbreak of ASF in Mindanao was reported last month. “As of today, the City of Mati remains ASF-free,” Tesiorna reiterated. Dr. Marites Erispe, Mati Veterinarian Services Office head, said the death of the piglets in Barangays Lanca, Luban and Cabuaya was an isolated case.” “There is a history that these piglets were given a dewormer, which is intended for cows and not for pigs,”
Erispe said, explaining the cause of death. She said quarantine checkpoints in the entry and exit points of Davao Oriental and the City of Mati have been set up to prevent the entry of ASF in the province and the city. Pork products and byproducts from the entire Luzon island and ASFaffected areas are not allowed to pass through the quarantine checkpoints, while those coming from other areas must have all the corresponding health and sanitary permits before being allowed entry. (PNA)
IMPORTANCE OF PHYSICAL activities in education
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By CHRISTINE G.TUAZON Teacher III, Iligan City, National High School, Iligan City
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BALANCING exercise and stretching helps improve. Physical balance which decreases the chances of injuries. Those students who makes physical education as important as their schoolwork become more flexible in their routine life. Such activities make the body elastic and flexible. Many schools are now motivating students to maintain a balance between their schoolwork and physical education. Physical education is an essential part of healthy living for people of all age groups especially those going to school. This is because school life is full of stress and anxiety at every
stage. Researches have proved the importance of physical activities for students in a school environment. Thus, many schools are now encouraging students to take part in physical education. Scientifically, theses activities have been proven to be as important as doing schoolwork. Physical education teaches students to improve the quality of their life. Focusing only on schoolwork can make their lif boring and stagnant which in turn can cause depression and and failure. Physical activities and exercises boost their stamina which cam make them fall in love with their intelligence and abilities. Several students show that performing physical activities helps in enlarging the basal ganglia of the brain.
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Regional Government’s initial challenges is communication, especially in the island provinces,” said Yacob. “Connectivity is important, particularly for our Ministry, since we have to monitor our farmers.” Yacob noted that without connectivity, their farmers cannot send in their reports or access the Internet. “Their performance is very low. What we need is to be able to communicate directly with them, and with networks in place, we can help our farmers in island provinces,” he added. In the case of Mamasapano, Mayor Akmad Ampatuan Jr. highlighted the importance of connectivity for the younger generation. “Smart’s fast internet connection opens up Mamasapano to the rest of the world. It is great help to the community, especially to the students in the area,” he said. Connected Mindanao Aside from BARMM, Smart has also accelerated its network rollout across the rest of Mindanao, particularly in Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Bukidnon, Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental, Compostela Valley, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Occidental, Davao Oriental, Cotabato, Sarangani, South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, and Surigao del Sur. “This highlights PLDTSmart’s commitment to continuously expand our mobile broadband coverage in order to provide the best internet experience to our customers, wherever they may be in the country,”
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said PLDT-Smart senior vice president for Network Planning and Engineering Mario G. Tamayo. “By providing connectivity to our countrymen in BARMM, we are not only giving them better avenues to keep in touch with their families and loved ones, or access to social media, video streaming and online games. We are also stimulating their local economy, empowering entrepreneurs and businesses, and helping government deliver their services better,” Tamayo added. As of the third quarter 2019, Smart has increased the number of LTE base stations by 34% compared to end-2018 and deploying these in more areas of the country. Underpinning Smart’s network deployment is the continued expansion of PLDT’s fiber infrastructure, which grew by 26% versus end-2018 to more than 307,000 kilometers nationwide. This unmatched fiber infrastructure is a critical advantage for Smart. The sustained improvement of the PLDT-Smart network has been supported by a stepped-up capital expenditures program that includes investments in network and IT systems,
including investments in increased LTE coverage and capacity, expanded fiber transport and new international cable networks.
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of the Candidate Soldier Course Class 643-2020. I will do my best to surpass the training and dedicate my whole-heart service to the nation as a female soldier of the Philippine Army,” said the 24-year-old Mainit, a daughter of an overseas Filipino worker. Another recruit, Jean Aplacador, said she was elated to be given the chance to fulfill a longtime dream of becoming an Army soldier. “All of these I offer to my family. I can now help my parents so that my four siblings can finish their education,” said Aplacador, a farmer’s daughter. Brig. Gen. Oliver Vesliño, 4ID assistant division commander, said the soldiercandidates will undergo a six-month rigid military training. Vesliño, the keynote speaker during the oathtaking ceremony, reminded the trainees to leave their old life behind as they face “a new world of service to the nation.”
“After you’ve been given the chance to wear the uniform of the Army, always remember that you no longer carry the identities that you once possessed as civilians before you entered the military service. You will be molded and trained like all other infantry women to become professional soldiers,” he said. Meanwhile, Maj. Gen. Franco Nemesio Gacal, 4ID commander, underscored the importance of “gender development and women empowerment, proving that we give equal opportunity to everyone, to lead and excel in their respective fields, and make change work for women here in 4th Infantry Division.” (PNA)
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the opportunity to express themselves through sharing, networking, and advocating their ideas for issues which affect them.” De Asis further claimed that this compliments Mayor Allan L. Rellon’s agenda on social services for it will cater the needs of the young people in Tagum including education and employment opportunities through a safe, interactive, and youthfriendly environment. Also present in the launching were SK Pederasyon President Ethan John Monilla, Tagum Youth Developers Club, Youth
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Publication Notice R.A. 10172
MDN: Mar 6 & 13, 2020
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Advocate for Health and Development Organization, and Tagum City Youth Development Council members, as well as the City Youth Development Office staffs. JP Cordovero/CIO Tagum
NOTICE Notice is hereby given that a parcel of land identified as Lot No. 1240, an Agricultural Land, with Tax Declaration No. 0706452, Series of 2017, with an area of 1, 541 square meters more or less, declared in the name of late BENITA REYNALDA, under OCT No. 4622, located at Lawigan, Catarman, Camiguin. That a deed of absolute sale of a portion of the above mentioned parcel of land is made and entered into by the lawful heirs and successors of interest of said late BENITA REYNALDA – referred to as the sellers, and SHANON CHRISTOPHER A. GAERLAN, legal age, Fillipino, herein after referred as the buyer. That for and in consideration of the sum of FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS (PHP 450,00) paid to the sellers by the buyer, the sellers, hereby sell, transfer, and convey absolutely and unconditionally unto said buyer his heirs and assigns their share in the above described parcel of land, together with all improvements contained therein. The said share is designated as Lot No. 1240-B with an area of 1,156 square meters and the remaining portion designated as Lot No. 1240-A with an area of 385 square meters. Executed by the said lawful heirs and successors namely: REYNE S. MENCIANO, PATROCINIA S. MENCIANO, VIOLETA M. BURIAS, DOMINGO S. MENCIANO, DOVIE M. DAZO, MILAGROS M. AMONTOS, SALVI M. MABANTA, SUZAN M. ARAG, VENNEL T. MENCIANO, CAYLINDA M. LOMONGO, ALLEN T. MENCIANO, LALAINE M. ERLINA, under the notarial registry of Atty. AVELINO P. ORSENO, per Doc. No. 74; Page No. 110; Book No. XXI; Series of 2020. MDN: Feb 21, 28, & Mar 6, 2020
Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province:Agusan del Norte City/Municipality: Butuan City Publication Notice R.A. 10172
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
CCE-013-2019 (R.A. 10172)
CCE-013-2019 (R.A. 10172)
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 served to the public that GERALD ROCERO has filed with this office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error of the child’s sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of GERALD ROCERO, who was born on 12 MAY 1995 at CGH & Medical Center, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, Philippines and whose parents are RUEL OCBA INDAY AND GENALYN CURATO ROCERO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 20 March 2020.
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 served to the public that ROVI RAY DURANGO PATIÑO has filed with this office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error of the child’s sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ROVI RAY DURANGO PATIÑO,who was born on 26 September 1999 at P-1, Bingkilan, San Vicente St., Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, Philippines and whose parents are DALISAY OCAMPO DURANGO AND RONNEL URBIZTONDO PATIÑ0. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 20 March 2020.
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 served to the public that JUVY PEDROSA CATIIL has filed with this office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error of the child’s sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of ANGEL PEDROSA CATIIL,who was born on 15 June 2003 at P-9 Tungao,Butuan City,Agusan del Norte and whose parents are JUVY BALCORSA PEDROSA AND EDDIE LOMONGO CATIIL. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 20 March 2020.
CCE-013-2019 (R.A. 10172)
(Sgd) JUDITH ALVIZO-CALO,LIB, MPA City Civil Registrar
MDN: Mar 6 & 13, 2020
Publication Notice R.A. 10172
MDN: Mar 6 & 13, 2020
Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province:Agusan del Norte City/Municipality: Butuan City
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 served to the public that LOREN V. LOPEZ has filed with this office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error of the child’s sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of CURRY BAUYABAN LOPEZ,who was born on 30 May 2019 at Cresent Birthing Clinic, P-3A Taligaman, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, Philippines and whose parents are LOREN VILLABAN BAUYABAN AND RENE BOY LEMONIRO LOPEZ. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 14 March 2020.
MDN: Feb 28 & Mar 6, 2020
(Sgd) JUDITH ALVIZO-CALO,LIB, MPA City Civil Registrar
Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province:Agusan del Norte City/Municipality: Butuan City Publication Notice
Publication Notice
CCE-013-2019 (R.A. 10172)
(Sgd) JUDITH ALVIZO-CALO,LIB, MPA City Civil Registrar
MDN: Mar 6 & 13, 2020
Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province:Agusan del Norte City/Municipality: Butuan City
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
(Sgd) JUDITH ALVIZO-CALO,LIB, MPA City Civil Registrar
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In compliance with section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to public that FELINA ENOY TAGARAO has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “FELY” to “FELINA” in the Certificate of Live Birth of FELINA QUIZON ENOY who was born on May 7, 1961 at Bobon, Butuan City, Agusan, Philippines and whose parents are NARCISO BOCTOT ENOY AND VICENTA BAGNOL QUIZON. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office later than 14 March 2020.
In compliance with section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to public that VERA RUTH CEREZ MONATO has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “RUTH” to “VERA RUTH” and the correction of Clerical error of the child’s date of birth from “MARCH 29,1960” to “JANUARY 29,1960” in the Certificate of Live Birth of RUTH OBLIGADO CEREZ who was born on March 29,1960 at Tungao, Butuan City, Agusan, Philippines and whose parents are VEVENCIO BEDON CEREZ AND ASUNCION ABLON OBLIGADO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office later than 14 March 2020.
MDN: Feb 28 & Mar 6, 2020
(Sgd) JUDITH ALVIZO-CALO,LIB, MPA City Civil Registrar
MDN: Feb 28 & Mar 6, 2020
(Sgd) JUDITH ALVIZO-CALO,LIB, MPA City Civil Registrar
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DTI to hold the 7th Filipino Footwear Design Competition FOR another year in a row, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in partnership with the Philippine Footwear Federation Inc. (PFFI), will once again hold the Filipino Footwear Design Competition. This is the second involvement of the office in the event since it started participating more than a year ago. Already in its 7th year, the local competition is in preparation for the larger and more prestigious International Design Competition (IFDC) which is slated to be held in China later this year. According to the organizers, the competition is primarily aimed at encouraging more Filipino talents to pursue footwear design as a profession or business and to showcase to the world the resourcefulness and creativity of Filipino talents. They added that it is also meant to be an avenue for footwear manufacturers to develop unique and intricate designs while fostering collaborations within the industry.
PFFI, the main organization behind the event, is the largest Filipino organization devoted to the promotion of Philippine footwear. The group is headquartered in the city of Marikina which is known as the Footwear Capital of the Philippines. During its heydays, the City of Marikina is the center of all footwear manufacturing activities in the country. This all, sadly, came to an abrupt end when the country slowly opened up to the rest of the world and was flooded by cheaper alternatives from other countries such as China. Today, the industry still exists albeit just a shadow of its former self. Through footwear design competition, the organizers hope to jumpstart the interest of the younger generation of Filipinos to the industry. At the same time, they also aim to attract the attention of international footwear organizations and manufacturers to the country and what it can See HOLD, page 11
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offer. It can be remembered that this objective got a boost during last year’s IFDC in Guangzhou, China when the Philippines’ Jerome Sta. Maria landed the coveted 1st place in the lady’s trendy category with his “Magdalena”. The competition is open to everyone interested. They will undergo a vetting process and those shortlisted will be given an opportunity to prototype their design ideas. Afterward, they will face a panel of judges who will choose the winners for each design category. Similar to its international counterpart, the local design competition has six categories: Men’s Shoes, Lady’s Trendy, Lady’s Leisure, Lady’s Boot, Children Shoes, and Sports Shoes. Participants can submit entries for any or all of these categories. The winners in each of these categories have a chance to represent the Philippines in the IFDC 2020 with all expanse paid for by the organizers. In the IFDC, participants have a chance to win the gold, silver, and bronze scholarship prizes which is respectively worth 7,000 USD, 5,000 USD, and 3,000 USD. This scholarship will be used as a course fee related to shoe manufacturing or design. They, however, have the option to convert the scholarship to cash in which case they will get the prize equivalent in half. Interested participants may visit the DTI-NCRO and Philippine Footwear Federation Inc. Facebook pages to know more about the competition or through the link http://bit.ly/ffdc2020form. The competition is open until March 10, 2020.
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food establishments specializing in pasalubong and similar foods,” said Itos Felesedario, Centrio Marketing Associate. “Our rentals are friendlier which has enabled us to accommodate more entrepreneurs referred to us by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and more exhibitors from outside the mall,” Itos added. “It’s also our way of pooling potential merchants such as Choleng’s Muron who started as an exhibitor in a previous Big Bite Food Festival but is now our full-
time regular concessionaire,” Itos explained. “Once we incorporate them in the mall, we teach them how the mall operates, which makes from a smooth transition from exhibitor to merchant,” he added. Access to the main exhibition area at the Centrio Gardens will be during mall hours while the grilling area would remain open till 11o’clock for the festival duration. Although the 71 slots for this year’s festival have already all been taken up, Centrio Mall remains on the lookout for trending food establishments in Cagayan de Oro. While this year’s festival mainly still focuses on Cagayan de Oro, Centrio Mall is already receiving inquiries from merchants from areas outside the city like Iligan, and may consider including them in future festivals. Besides the food exhibits, the 3-day program would also showcase star-studded events such as the Kapuso Meet-and-Greet on Sunday, March 8 at 4:00PM featuring GMA Artist Bejamin Alves and Gil Cuerva.
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so the people may know what the government has been doing for them. President Duterte is finally constructing the longest bridge in the Philippines,” said Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Andanar on Tuesday during his visit here. He said Panguil Bay Bridge is the longest bridge being constructed by the administration, longer than San Juanico Bridge that connects the islands of Samar and Leyte. In a brief meeting after the PCOO Secretary paid a courtesy call on Lanao Norte Governor Imelda “Angging” Dimaporo, the lady governor shared that the Panguil Bay Bridge project took three decades to realize. “Its groundbreaking was finally done in September last year,” she said. “This is one of the projects under Duterte administration that I am so much thankful for, as this will boost Lanao del Norte’s economy,” Gov. Dimaporo said. Andanar continues to go around the country’s towns and cities to intensify the government’s drive against
Friday, March 6, 2020 fake news and disinformation. He is also forging ahead on “Duterte Legacy” commu n i c at i on c amp ai g n that seeks to highlight the achievements and triumphs of President Duterte and his administration to bring progress to the country. “The PCOO-initiated campaign intends to promote the government’s efforts and accomplishments in living up to the President’s promise of bringing “real change” to the lives of all Filipinos,” he said. The communication drive focuses on the three key pillars of the Duterte administration’s legacy – peace and order, infrastructure development, and poverty alleviation. In his talks during regional visits, Andanar credited President Duterte’s political will and resolve to uplift the general welfare of the people through programs such as free tuition in state universities and colleges, universal health care, free irrigation service, and other government priority programs, projects, and activities in the areas of education, agriculture, health, youth, and sports, among others. (RLRB/PIA10)
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Mindanao, said the 10 PUI who initially confined in the government-owned medical center in Cagayan De Oro City were also proven negative for the COVID-19 virus. T h e 1 0 P U Is w e re quarantined in an isolation ward at the Mindanao Medical Center (MMC) in two months ago when the government scrambled to contain the spread of the COVID 19 in the country. Dr. Jose Chan, MMC Director, said that all of the PUIs were released in February after the results of the PUI samples were found negative of the COVID 19 virus. Gonzalez said that the DOH has not lowered its monitoring of all possible COVID 19 virus carriers who have come home or tourist in many parts of the cities and provinces in Northern Mindanao. In Cagayan De Oro City, local health officials remained alert as they continue to remind the residents of the DOH advisories on precautionary measures to avoid being infected with the COVID 19 virus. Dr. Rachel Dilla, of the
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For Northern Mindanao, Secretary Andanar’s major project is the soon-to-rise Government Strategic Communications Academy in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, the first in the country. Andanar explains that this will cater to media and information officers nationwide to get trainings in the field of communication. For her part, Governor Dimaporo said one of the highlights of the Duterte legacies in Lanao del Norte is the building of Panguil Bay Bridge that will connect Tubod, Lanao del Norte and Tangub City in Misamis Occidental. Governor Dimaporo shared that the Panguil Bay Bridge project took three decades to realize. Groundbreaking was finally done in September 2019. She said that this is one of the projects under Duterte administration that she is very thankful for, as this will boost the economy in Lanao del Norte. (JMORucat)
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Offices, will be coordinating with local governments and the Cabinet Secretaries’ and Congressional Spouses Group, through the Office of the President, to reach these weaving communities and monitor the progress being made in the project. Further meetings will be taking place leading up to the completion of the project by July 2020. This effort aims to kickstart the series of initiatives that could place the local weaving industry in the frontlines of Philippine fashion, arts, and commerce. The MODA project also hopes to encourage younger generations to keep native crafts alive and relevant in an ever-changing world.
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solve issues on timber poaching, lack of access road, no replacement of trees cut for charcoal production, and the relocation plan for occupants. The CDC has also approved and endorsed to the legislative body the updated Manicahan Watershed Management Development Plan 2020-2030. The Manicahan watershed covers the barangays of Bungiao, Lamisahan, Lapakan, Dulian, Upper Bunguiao, Victoria, and Tolosa with a population of 1,485 households. (PNA)
data and ensure that they are connected to a Globe 4G or LTE network. The same applies to Globe’s Home Prepaid WiFi. To access the sites for free, customers may type the following on any internet browser: PHIVOLCS https://www.phivolcs.dost. gov.ph/ ; DOH - https:// w w w.doh.gov.ph/; and NDRRMC - http://www. from page 6 Greenhills, Midtown and ndrrmc.gov.ph/
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Eastwood in a few months. A breakfast feature of the burger-chain is also in the pipeline highlighting classic Pinoy silogs-- the “MOSilog”. (PNA)
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Philippines, with capitalization projected to be at par with that of Malaysia’s estimated USD7 billion and Thailand’s USD11 billion. He further said that since the investment is on real property, Filipinos are “very familiar” with it. “Of course, it’s important that the first few REIT sponsors are well-recognized names with strong reputation to give investor comfort that they’ve been able to deliver shareholder value over time and that they have the expertise to execute,” Cariaso added. (PNA)
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This shows, he said, that there are still more possible cases of TB that have not yet been detected. “We’re not the only area affected by this problem. The prevalence of TB cases throughout the country has increased according to the DOH (Department of Health),” he added. Aturdido said the province’s treatment success rate for TB is currently at 95 percent but the case detection rate was only 56 percent. He said the planned mobile X-ray facility will include a sputum testing laboratory. He added that they are also processing the requirements for its operations, especially the medicines and manpower complement. (PNA) EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE with WAIVER That RANDY A. PANTASTICO who died on December 30, 2001 at Medical Mission, Davao del Sur, leaving without any will; at the time of the death of the decedent, he left a certain parcel of land which land is more particularly described and bounded as follows; TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. C-29305 situated I the Barangay Minda Municipality of Carmen, Province of Davao del Norte, Island of Mindanao containing an area of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY (180) SQUARE METERS, more or less, and has been the subject of EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE with WAIVER filed by the heirs of RANDY A. PANTASTICO, per DOC #378; PAGE #76; BOOK #396; series of 2020 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. JULIAN R. SORIANO, JR. MDN: Mar 6, 13 & 20, 2020
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Cutting the ribbon with DOT-X Tourism Ops Officer John Baclig, Centrio Mall Manager Hammer Roa, CDO Tourism Officer Chaissa Dulguime & Centrio Mktg Mgr Carina Karagdag.
6th BIG Bite Foodfest opens in Centrio By TITO MIKE
A Bigger and Better Big Bite Northern Mindanao Food Festival opened on March 5, 2020 at the Ayala Centrio Mall in Cagayan de Oro. Scheduled from March 5-8, 2020, the festival is a Centrio Mall marketing event promoting the food s scene in Cagayan de Oro City. “This year there will be Centrio Mall Manager Hammer Roa.
71 food concessionaires, food exhibitors prepared with love,”said Centrio Mall Manager Hammer Roa during the festival launch held at the Centrio Activity Center. “On top of that, all of our favorite food places are gathered here today at one venue for four days with the likes of Butcher’s Best and Aling Violy’s Humba, to mention a few.” What is extra special about this year is that we have partnered with Liceo de Cagayan University who will be demonstrating the latest technical skills in kitchen set, competencies and techniques,” Roa added. The launching program climaxed with the setting of what is probably the longest Seafood Boodle ever in
Cagayan de Oro and Northern Mindanao, with VIPs from Centrio Mall and local tourism offices helping set up the 20 meter table with delectable grilled seafood favorites from Gerry’s Grill, after which all stakeholders joined in enjoying. From 32 participating establishments last year, exhibitors to the 6th edition of the 3-day FoodFest this year more than doubled to 71, showcasing all kinds of food genres like organic, grilled, vegan, dessert and new for this year, packed food or take-outs (or takeaways). “This year we added a new lane for packed food (take-outs) at H&M for desserts at the C.M. Recto entrance to accommodate See OPENS, page 11
Centrio Marketing Manager Carina Karagdag helps prepare the traditional Seafood Boodle with culinary students from Liceo de Cagayan University.