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Power consumers laud ‘Murang Kuryente’ Act

By RUFFY MAGBANUA Mindanao Daily News

CAGAYAN de Oro City--Power consumers from all over the country thanked the Consumer Alliance for Rural Energy (1-CARE) for its landmark Murang Kuryente Act. Party-List Principal Nominee Engr.

Ashary Maongco had lauded the effort of Congressman Carlos Roman Uybarreta, lead author of the newly approved “Murang Kuryente” Act. Maongco, said there would be

an estimated decrease of P0.57 per kilowatt hour (kWh) in electricity billings.

Uybarreta is the representative of the 1-CARE Party List and concurrent vice chair of the Energy Committee and a member of the Joint Congressional Power Commission.

The reduction of the electric bill is equivalent to more or less P115 to P120 in savings for a household with a monthly consumption of 200 kWh), Maongco said, electricity consumers could save more, amounting to

P0.8474 per kWh. This translates to a savings of P169.48 per month and P2,033.76 per year, which would be enough for a household to buy an extra sack of rice.

The Senate unanimously approved on final reading a bill seeking to reduce electricity rates by using the Malampaya fund to pay stranded debts and contract costs of the National Power Corp. (NPC).

The bill will use the Malampaya fund collection for the payment of Congressman Carlos-Roman Uybarreta (left) and Ashary

SEC warns public against investment schemes anew

By JIGGER JERUSALEM PNA

CAGAYAN de Oro City-The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned individuals not to invest their money in groups or individuals offering interests higher than what banks and other financial institutions provide to their clients.

“If it’s too good to be true, please investigate before investing so you will not regret if your money disappears,” said Atty. Frederick Enopia, the officer-incharge of the SEC regional office serving the Northern Mindanao and Caraga regions.

In an interview on Monday, Enopia said they have been receiving reports that a group called “KAPA” or “Kabus Padatuon” (enrich

Bankers support Diokno

THE Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP) believes that newly-appointed Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin Diokno will introduce reforms that would further strengthen the banking industry.

In a statement Tuesday, BAP said Diokno, who was the Secretary of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) under the Duterte and Estrada See SUPPORT, page 11

the poor) has been enticing people to invest money in the form of “donation” for a 30 percent monthly return.

KAPA is registered with the SEC as a “religious corporation”, Enopia said.

Citing the findings of SEC investigation on KAPA, Enopia said the religious group also operates the KAPA-Co Convenience Store and General Merchandise and KAPA Worldwide Ministry.

SEC has recently issued a cease-and-desist order against KAPA and its subsidiaries “after finding substantial evidence that it has been offering and selling securities in the form of investment contracts without the necessary license.”

Although KAPA is a registered corporation, SEC said that its certificate of See WARNS, page 11

See LAUD, page 11

Maongco, 1-CARE Party List principal nominee.

No poll bets on grad rites

THE Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday discouraged schools from inviting poll candidates to their graduation ceremonies.

In a statement, DepEd clarified that inviting candidates to graduation rites is not prohibited but it is “highly discouraged”.

“It may be misinterpreted as endorsement of candidate by our principals and teachers this election campaign period,” the statement read.

“However, if invitation and/or attendance of a candidate is supported by valid H-TECH. Pinky Sy, Trans-Asia vice president for sales and marketing, shows to the and compelling reason, our media the high-tech equipment inside the bridge of the M/V Trans-Asia 19, the com- officials are warned that this pany’s newest sea vessel plying the Cebu-Tagbilaran-Cebu and Tagbilaran-Cagayan cannot degenerate into an de Oro-Tagbilaran routes, during the ship’s inauguration at the Macabalan wharf on Saturday, March 2, 2019. Photo by Gerry Lee Gorit

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A RANKING BDO Unibank Inc. official is optimistic on the appointment of former Department of Budget and Management Secretary (DBM) Benjamin Diokno as Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) governor.

In reply to a phone message from the Philippine News Agency (PNA) Monday night, BDO chief market strategist Jonathan Ravelas said Diokno, who also headed the inter-agency Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) on a concurrent basis, has an edge in the

central bank.

“He has a bird’s eye view of the economy. He will be able to fine tune what’s needed to support growth shifting from the current 6 percent to a higher gear,” he said.

Ravelas said Diokno’s time at the DBM “highlights his commitment to keep fiscal discipline which will be the balancing force to support government but maintain independence.”

“He is a good communicator,” he added.

Diokno replaced BSP

NEWLY APPOINTED BSP GOVERNOR.

President Rodrigo R. Duterte shakes hands with newly-appointed Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Benjamin Diokno on the sidelines of the 35th Cabinet Meeting at the Malacañan Palace on March 4, 2019. Diokno succeeds the late Nestor A. Espenilla Jr. who died last February 23 after battling cancer. Photo courtesy of Richard Madelo/Presidential Photo

Bank official: Diokno has ‘bird’s-eye view’ of economy

See ECONOMY, page 11

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DOST-X RSTL Booth doing chemical testings on water submitted by 17 households.

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RML Staff of DOST-X RSTL, Mr. Jerald V. Esmeralda, calibrating the 62 Hanging-Type Weighing Scales of the Mis Occ BNS and Health Centers.

MisOcc Health Centers gets FREE calibration

LINAMON, Lanao del Norte -- Different health centers and Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) from Misamis Occidental availed of the free calibration offered by the Department of Science and Technology-X during the Science and Technology Caravan on February 28, 2019.

The Regional Metrology Laboratory (RML) of the DOST-X Regional Standards and Testing Laboratories (RSTL) calibrated a total of 62 hanging-type weighing scales with a capacity of 25 kilograms each.

The hanging-type scales are for newborn, infant, toddler, and children aging from zero to 59 months.

“Mga timbangan to nga gi issue namo (City Nutrition Office) to all Barangay Nutrition Scholars kay sila man ang in charge sa operation timbang ug weight monitoring sa 0-59 months children. Ang uban mao gigamit sa health centers,” (“Those are weighing scales that we ( the City Nutrition Office) issued to all Barangay Nutrition Scholars, the latter are the ones in charge of the Operation Timbang and Weight

Monitoring of 0-59 months children. Health Centers also used some of those scales,”), Ms. Lelita G. Navaraez, City Nutrition Officer of LGU-Ozamiz, said.

According to Ms. Navarez, they were glad to know about the S&T caravan due to their urgent need for calibration.

“Hi, Mam... thank you jud kaau misugot mo mo avail me sa free calibration. Urgent man gud amo need ani mao nalipay jud ko pagkakita nako sa post ninyo sa fb.” (“Hi, Mam... thank you very much for allowing us

to avail of the free calibration. We are very grateful to know about your facebook post because we urgently need the calibration.”), Ms. Navarez said.

The scales were stamped with calibration stickers during the caravan as proof of calibration.

Aside from the stickers, the Misamis Occidental Health Centers and BNS will receive Calibration Certificates per scale from the DOST-X RSTL. DOST-X RSTL also offered FREE water testings on pH, Color, and Turbidity to a total of 17 households

during the caravan.

The Science and Technology Caravan is a three leg activity conducted by the Department of Science and Technology region X. The first leg was at the Municipal Civic Auditorium, Linamon, Lanao del Norte on February 28, 2019. The second and third will be in Camiguin in May and Misamis Occidental in August, respectively.

For more information, contact DOST 10 at (088) 858-3931 or through their facebook page at facebook. com/dostregion10/. (Julie Anne H. Baculio, DOST-X)

By SHAINE MAE R. NAGTALON

anduloy Gym, Tangub City on Wednesday.

The mass wedding is an annual tradition in Tangub, sponsored by the city government every February in order to legalize unions of men and women, some of whom were already living in and have children.

In his message, Mayor Philip Tan said, “We are conducting this mass wedding

annually to give a chance to those unwed couples in our city to receive the sacrament of marriage.”

Tan said it’s the first time the mass wedding was held in the Sinanduloy Gymnasium since in the previous years, the ceremonies were held at the Function Hall.

“We are holding also a mass wedding because we believe that family is the

basic unit of society,” Tan said, adding that a family should live together harmoniously.

He also said that we want this established because if the family is the basic unit of society, we want here in Tangub that the families are also living together stable.

Meanwhile, Jennifer Tan, wife of mayor and president of the Associa-

tion of Barangay Captains, reminded the couples of their responsibilities and commitment toward each other.

“This is symbolic of your maturity now. You are now accepting each other and making a commitment. You should complement and complete each other,” Jennifer Tan said.

Tangub City holds 27th annual mass wedding 2019 TANGUB CITY, Misamis Occidental -- Tangub’s Office of the Civil Registry spearheaded anew a mass wedding dubbed as “Pangalan ko Pangalan mo Program.”

A total of 70 pairs couples here tied the knot in rites officiated by City Mayor Philip Tan held at the Sin-

Mayor Philip Tan reminds the couples to keep their vows.

He also challenged them to love each other. (SMRN/PIA Misamis Occidental)

See WEDDING, page 10

A total of 70 pairs couples in Tangub city here tie the knot in rites officiated by City Mayor Philip Tan held at the Sinanduloy Gym, Tangub City. (SMRN/PIA Misamis Occidental)

SSS clarified contribution increases implementation CAGAYAN DE ORO -State-run Social Security System (SSS) on Monday clarified that the contributions rate increase under Republic Act 11199 or the Social Security Act of 2019 will not be implemented on 5 March 2019, contrary to recent media reports.

The SSS Management clarified that the law will take effect tomorrow, 5 March 2019, but will still wait for the approved and published Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for the proper implementation of the law, especially on its new features.

Based on the published copy of the law, the Social Security Commission (SSC) is given not more than 90 days after effectivity or until 3 June 2018 to draft and publish the IRR. “The Commission shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations to implement this Act not later than ninety days after its effectivity,” Sec. 30 of the law read.

The erroneous report came from an ambush interview with the SSS spokesperson during the sidelines of the recently conducted Public Forum on SS Act of 2018 in Cebu last Friday wherein one reporter asked when is the effectivity date of the law.

“The misinformation caused by the erroneous report could have caused panic among our members especially to the employers who are yet to be informed of the guidelines of the new law. We are appealing to our friends in the media for an accurate and verified news report about the pension fund, especially with the new SS Act of 2018” the SSS said in a statement.

SSS held a public forum in Cebu last Friday to discuss among the stakeholders the provisions of the law in line with the drafting of the IRR. Today, a public hearing will also be held at the SSS Main Office in Quezon City. (SSS Cagayan de Oro)

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Swiss philanthropist visits kids with cancer in Davao hospital DAVAO City--Children with cancer who are confined at the House of Hope inside the Southern Philippines Medical Center compound in Davao City on Sunday received words of encouragement from the founder of a Swiss-based charity organization.

Bertrand Chollet, founder of Little Hopes Foundation, celebrated his 71st birthday with the children saying he wanted to bring them a message of hope.

Apart from bringing packed meals of beef, chicken and rice, Chollet brought stuffed toys all the way from Europe and hygiene kits for the children.

At least 25 patients coming from places outside the city such as Bukinon, Maguindanao and Surigao del Sur are currently staying at the House of Hope, a temporary home for children with cancer undergoing treatment at SPMC. “I am here to bring a message of hope for the

children,” said Chollet, who was diagnosed with colon cancer about three years ago.

But as he spoke before the children, he admitted that cancer has already affected his liver and lungs.

“It feels so great to be with you. This is the idea of my wife, the heart of this foundation,” he said.

In an interview, he added that Little Hopes was formed with his wife Giselle, who hails from Pikit, North Cotabato. “Our goal here in Mindanao is to help where help is needed.”

Sometime in June last year, Little Hopes distributed school backpacks and supplies to 200 displaced schoolchildren from Marawi City.

The retired business consultant added that he understands how it was to be displaced by war, citing the experience of his wife whose family experienced Bertrand Chollet shares light evacuation due to wars in moments with a cancer pa-

THE Malacañang on Monday defended anew the move to release a list of politicians allegedly involved in the illegal drug trade, noting that its release has more pros than cons.

Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made this remark acknowledging concerns expressed by lawmakers that releasing a narco-list violates the presumption of innocence of candidates seeking public office.

“Well-meaning personalities have expressed concern that releasing the narco list is a violation of due process as the persons listed therein will be painted in public as evil doers without them being afforded to refute the accusation,” Panelo said.

However, he emphasized that part of the risk of running for a seat in public office is being exposed to public scrutiny.

Panelo pointed out that the Constitution itself recognizes the right of the people to information on matters of public concern, especially when this affects their lives and welfare.

“The evil sought to be avoided by its release is much much greater than the perceived violation of an individual’s right, which the law allows a vindication and compensation,” he said in a statement.

“In balancing the interests between those of the individual candidates,

who took the risk of being exposed by running for a public office, and that of the nation, unquestionably the country’s interests prevail,” he added.

Panelo reiterated the people’s right to know who these narco-politicians are so they could make more responsible choices when casting their vote during the elections in May. “The public and the voters have the right to know who these destroyers of society are who have placed all of us to the brink,” he said.

“They cannot -- and must not -- be given the authority to rule and govern for they will only hasten the destruction of our country,” he added.

National security concern Panelo, meanwhile, described the country as being “in a state of narco-politics,” noting that the government is “duty bound” to undertake measures to prevent the proliferation of illegal drugs.

“Thousands of barangays have been contaminated.

There is no doubt that we are now in a state of narcopolitics,” he said.

“The matter of illegal drugs is a matter of national security given that its continued proliferation, despite the government’s success in containing it by the relentless police operations against it, has put in peril not only the basic unit of our society, which

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Releasing narco-list has more pros than cons: Palace is the family, but the local government units as well,” he added.

He said that if those involved in the illegal drug trade will be running the local governments, public safety will be endangered.

He also reiterated that A clown entertains the child cancer patients at the House of Hope in Davao City durSee PALACE, page 11

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The Ombudsman’s vindication of Moreno

AS the dust settled over the euphoria that greeted the Ombudsman ruling dismissing the case against Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Oscar Moreno, one fact is crystal clear even if it hasn’t sunk in yet in the minds of his political opponents.

And that is, the mayor will not be disqualified anytime soon. Let me give you my two cents worth of assessment on the Ombudsman ruling which is that I knew all along that its previous decision was wrong and the corresponding penalty too severe.

The mayor called for due process and nobody listened and it took long time for the Ombudsman to discover Moreno was right. What a shame.

It could have been the greatest miscarriage of jus-

tice had not the Ombudsman cleared Moreno’s name in the Ajinomoto case. I don’t know what to say on this case, as the previous orders issued were tantamount to Moreno being convicted without being given his day in court.

It looks like the Ombudsman was in a hurry to oust the former governor of the province. A valuable lesson learned for those facing pending cases at the Ombudsman: don’t lose hope for at the end of the tunnel justice may emerge.

This case is a win not only for Moreno but local executives who may in the future finds themselves in the same situation as the mayor and then City Treasurer Glen Banez.

But let’s revisit the case; can a local executive enter

into an agreement over the settlement of tax liabilities without the consent of the local legislature? Can a city executive revise essential to non-essential items?

The case stemmed from nearly P2 million worth of tax liabilities incurred

by Ajinomoto Philippines and Ajinomoto filed a case against the Cagayan de Oro City government at the Regional Trial Court.

I can only assume the complaint questioning the tax assessment. The liabilities were incurred before Moreno became Cagayan de Oro City mayor. This meant that the tax assessment was based on local taxation.

While it was heard in court, it underwent mediation which meant that the parties can come into an

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agreement to abbreviate proceedings. It is allowed by the rules of court.

The city government under the Moreno administration was steadfast in collecting past liabilities to fund its numerous projects like schools, roads, hospitals and many more especially the hinterlands which were deprived of these projects.

In so doing, on recommendation of the City Treasurer--which by the way is not under the mayor’s office but by the Local Government Finance—a reassessment of the taxes from essential to non-essential was given.

In this case, then city See VINDICATION, page 11

A Deeper View

Malacanang’s narco-list WHY charges have not yet been filed as of this writing against those politicians in Malacanang’s narco-list is beyond me. What is not beyond me is the great probability the list is not backed-up by evidence that could withstand meticulous scrutiny by a court of law hence its announced release is merely just a means to weaponize such list against political opponents.

Malacanang is legally duty-bound to send to jail those in its narco-list for being in that list means engaging in an illegal trade. But why till now that list has not been used in running after those who are violating the law, as the existence of such list purports, is something the Palace needs to explain.

It is dirty politics on

the part of Malacanang if it makes public a list of politicians in illegal drugs trade that it failed to prosecute in court. Such move tantamount to political persecution since it is expected to exclude names among the candidates it anoints and endorses to be elected by the electorate.

Comelec Commissioner Rowena Guanzon, who happens to be a high school classmate of my wife in Silliman University, was right in saying that such move constitutes negative campaigning by those in the Executive Branch, an act clearly prohibited by election laws.

She explained, in an interview, that campaigning could either be a call to vote for a candidate or not to vote

for any candidate. Releasing the list is tantamount to negative campaigning by the Executive Branch, which is not allowed by law.

But the call not to release, Guanzon further explains, does not prevent Malacanang from filing the necessary criminal action in court so that Comelec could gain jurisdiction over the candidate in the narco-list in a disqualification case.

It seems Malacanang desires to pursue a legal short cut here by expediently making public such list without regard to the politician’s rights that Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo described as merely subordinate to the right of the majority to know the character of the candidate seeking their vote.

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This thinking of Malacanang as articulated by Panelo is outright dangerous. What if the politician in its list is not guilty of involvement in the illegal drug trade and because of this lost in the polls? Or could this really be the intention of releasing posthaste this list even if they are raw information as stressed by Sen. Panfilo Lacson thus still subject to a thorough validation?

Politics in this country is truly a game of the possible where even the most impossible is made possible See LIST, page 11

Think A Minute

Stick out your tongue THINK a minute.

Has your doctor asked you to stick out your tongue?

Often that is one of the first things doctors examine in a patient, because sometimes they can know what is wrong with you simply by looking at your tongue.

Our tongue also gives away other things about us. For example, our accent and way of speaking shows what country and region we come from, as well as the kind of family in which we were raised.

But most importantly, our tongue shows what is inside our heart and mind.

We usually talk about the things we enjoy and care most about—whether it is money, family, friends,

hobbies, sports, parties, gossip, politics, religion or other things.

A wise man said: ”Don’t let your tongue cut your throat.” If that small, twoounce piece of flesh in your mouth is not controlled, it can actually destroy your relationships and life.

Most of the time, we act well and control our tongue.

We choose our words carefully so we can impress other people with our kind, polite manner and way of speaking. But then if somebody wrongs or hurts us, watch out! It’s then that we quickly react out of pride and anger to lash out and hurt them in return.

It is in those unexpected pressure times that what is

really in our heart comes out in our words. In that moment, the real you comes shining through. Your reactions reveal your true feelings of anger, pride, prejudice, pain or bitterness. It is then that we show what we really are—underneath the nice, controlled person we act like in front of others. It is our “re-actions” that show our real pride, insecurity, envy or greed inside.

Obviously you cannot get clean water out of a dirty cup, so “Clean words can only come from a pure heart,” since they must consistently come from a clean source. Our problem is that we often are blind to our own character faults and unclean heart inside.

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The good news is Jesus can help us see clearly what we truly are. But then most importantly He also can start cleaning us from the inside out and give us the power to start changing in our heart. Right now, won’t you ask Him to forgive you for your wrong way of living and start changing your heart with His love and truth? Then, the words that come out of your mouth will start becoming truly pure, honest and kind.

Just think a minute.

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Zambo Sibugay coop receives livelihood aid from DAR A farmers’ cooperative in Zamboanga Sibugay has recently received a millionpeso worth of assistance from the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR).

The Del Monte Coconut Farmers Credit Cooperative (DELCOFACCO) in the Buug town of Zamboanga Sibugay received a hauling truck, 20 units of weighing scales, and rubber boots for the coop’s copra buy and sell business.

The assistance package which totaled P1.2 million was funded through the Linking Smallholder Farmers to Markets (LinkSFarM) project.

LinkSFarM has chosen the municipality of Buug as its pilot area in the province.

The project will benefit the coconut farmers and farmers’ associations from the said town through capacity building, marketing assistance, and agricultural extension.

The coop is also a ben-

eficiary of the Village-Level Farm-focused Enterprise Development (VLFED) program for their coco coffee processing and manufacturing.

DELCOFACCO received a total of P550,000 of financial aid from the DAR: P300,000 for the construction of the coco coffee processing center; P235,000 for product enhancement and trainings; and P15,000 for product laboratory testing.

With the newly-constructed processing center, the coop can now manufacture safe, quality and market-ready coco coffee products and increase the volume of its production.

The processing center will also prevent contamination due to destructive elements such as insects.

During the turn-over ceremony last February 27, DAR provincial chief Mohammad Dassan Adju emphasized to the coop the DAR Zamboanga Sibugay provincial chief Mohammad Dassan Adju leads the turn-over of livelihood aid worth P1.2

CEBU Landmasters Inc. is collaborating to put up more hotel projects with The Ascott Limited in the Visayas and Mindanao.

Jose Soberano III, Cebu Landmasters chief executive officer, says the company sees opportunity as the projected growth in tourist arrivals would require additional capacity.

“The Philippines pales in comparison to our Asean neighbors,” Soberano says, citing Thailand and Malaysia as examples.

The Philippines has less than seven million tourists

in 2018. On the other hand, Thailand reported over 38 million tourists in 2018 while Malaysia had more than 25 million tourists.

“Even a place like Bali has about the same (number of tourists) when compared to our national level,” he says.

He explains that the country has to have additional capacity to be able to attract more tourists, including the big conventions market.

“Just like any undertaking when you see an opportunity, we’d like to take advantage of this and

See RECEIVES, page 10

million to officers and members of DELCOFACCO Cooperative.

GSIS Cebu Landmasters, Ascott partners New landline numbers for hotel expansion in VisMin make this part of our growth strategy. Also, it makes a lot of sense for a real estate company like ours who also want to grow the recurring business side of our revenue base,” Soberano explains.

To succeed in this venture, Cebu Landmasters has found the fitting partner to manage their hotel projects – the Ascott group, one of the leading international serviced residence owneroperator globally.

The Ascott group has seven brands – Ascott, catering to the high-end market; Citadines for young

professionals; Somerset, popular for executives and their families; The Crest Collection, heritage properties; lyf, a co-living serviced residence concept designed for millennials; Quest Apartment Hotels with locations in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and UK; and very recently, Tauzia Hotels from Indonesia. The Ascott Group now has over 100,000 rooms globally.

“We are now Ascott’s biggest owner-developer-partner in the Philippines,” says CLI’s senior vice-president and chief operating officer Jose Franco Soberano.

Both companies entered into a partnership agreement for Citadines Cebu,

Davao and Bacolod, lyf in Cebu and are exploring other potential areas in the VisMin. “We are expanding our presence to Gensan, Butuan and Ormoc this year. That’s the beauty of Ascott partnering with CLI because we are really spread out in the key growth cities in VisMin,” Soberano says.

At present, CLI has 800 rooms that will be managed

by Ascott but the company plans to double the number of rooms by 2022.

Soberano feels optimistic with the partnership given Ascott’s strong presence around the world, its reputable brand and recall.

See PARTNERS, page 10

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MEMBERS and pensioners of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) may call its Head Office, branch office, and contact center located in Metro Manila through its new landline numbers starting March 18, 2019.

They may now call the GSIS Head Office at 79764900 or 8479-3600; GSIS Quezon City Branch Office at 8859-0265; and the GSIS Contact Center at 88474747.

See LANDLINE, page 10

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Custom NAIA Collector Chief Atty. Carmelita Talusan (center), present to the media the 1,500 live Turtles, were apprehended worth 4.5 million and turned over by Bureau of Customs NAIA to DENR Wildlife Traffic Monitoring Unit (DENR-WTMU) during a press conference at the NAIA Bureau of Custom main building ,in Pasay City on Sunday (March 3, 2019) . The 1500 turtles (Star Tortoise, Redfoot Tortoise, Sulcata Tortoise, Redeared Slider live species) were found inside the left behind luggage of a certain arriving Flipino passenger from Hong Kong. The passenger may have been informed of the vigilance of Bureau of Cutoms against illegal wildlife trade and its penalty PNA photo by Avito C. Dalan

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Outstanding Isuzu Dealers Receive Recognition at the 14th Dealer of the Year Awards ISUZU Philippines Corporation held its 14th Dealer of the Year Awards (DOYA) last February 22 at the Grand Ballroom of Hilton Manila in posh Newport City in Pasay City.

Through the DOYA, which IPC has been holding annually since 2004, the outstanding performance of Isuzu dealers and its sales force, both in sales and aftersales operations, are recognized.

The 2018 edition of the DOYA has been especially meaningful for the leadership and the tireless men and women of IPC. Despite the challenges faced by industries in 2018 resulting in the dip in sales for the automotive industry, IPC still emerged as the country’s leading truck brand, extending its winning streak to 19 years, prompting IPC Executive Vice President Shojiro Sakoda to declare, “We are all here, standing, and celebrating our success.”

In the presence of dealer principals and operators, branch, sales, and service and parts managers, supervisors and sales executives, IPC President Hajime Koso said in his welcome speech, “Now that Isuzu has already 43

dealerships operating nationwide, we know that all of you are doing your best to achieve our goals each year, and we appreciate each one of you. We are working as one team, we are one Isuzu.”

The highlight of the evening was the announcement of the main awards.

Hailed as the 2018 Dealer of the Year Champion was Isuzu Iloilo, with Isuzu Cabanatuan and Isuzu Cagayan de Oro 1st and 2nd runner up, respectively.

The Most Improved Dealership of the Year award was handed to Isuzu Bulacan.

The Sales Team of the Year was the Isuzu Pasig.

The Sales Executive See DEALERS, page 11

Isuzu Continues to Dominate Light Duty Truck Segment IN the recently released joint yearend sales report of the Truck Manufacturers’ Association (TMA) and the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) for 2018, Isuzu emerged as the top-selling brand in the light duty truck (Category 3) segment, with total unit sales of 3,965 from January to December 2018, capturing 55.5% of the market share in that category.

Isuzu likewise increased its market share in that category

compared to 2017 sales figures, when it had a 53.7% share of the market. Isuzu Philippines Corporation, thus, continues its market dominance in the light duty truck category for 20 consecutive years, dating back to 1999.

The Isuzu brand also topped the overall Category 3, 4 (medium duty and buses) and 5 (heavy duty trucks) segments in the TMACAMPI yearend 2018 sales report, extending its dominant streak to 19 consecutive years.

Isuzu Philippines Corporation President

Hajime Koso attributed the brand’s continued success to Isuzu’s global reputation as a world-class truckmaker, the adaptability and versatility of its trucks, and the full aftersales service of an extensive nationwide dealership network.

This comprehensive suite of products and services embodies IPC’s commitment as a “professional partner” to its customers.

“For decades now, Isuzu has been known globally for its durable and dependable trucks that can withstand any

challenges in transport operations. And with our collaboration with local body builders, our trucks have also been creatively engineered and designed to be suitable for whatever purposes our customers demand.

Equally important is the aftersales support we provide to our clients along with every purchase. This is the Isuzu Advantage.”

The Isuzu Advantage is the sum of IPC’s different customer support programs bolstering its worldclass lineup of vehicles.

See DOMINATE, page 10

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MANILA -- Inflation in the Philippines decelerated anew in February to 3.8 percent, which a ranking Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) official said is in line with their expectations.

BSP Deputy Governor Diwa Guinigundo, in a reply to questions from the Philippine News Agency (PNA), said the slowdown of February inflation from 4.4 percent last January “is consistent with our forecasts that for 2019 and 2020, inflation is expected to average at around 3 percent.”

Last February’s inflation rate is already within the government’s 2 percent to 4 percent target until 2022 but the two-month average is still above the target band of 4.1 percent. Inflation is flat compared to the yearago level of 3.8 percent.

The central bank earlier

projected the February 2019 inflation rate to stay within 3.7 percent to 4.5 percent.

Guinigundo said the latest inflation outturn highlights “the non-persistence of supply side pressures we managed in 2018 with the tightening moves of the BSP from May through November.”

BSP’s policy-making Monetary Board (MB) hiked the central bank’s key rates by a total of 175 basis points last year due to big upticks of inflation rate, which peaked at 6.7 percent in September to October, on account of supply-side factors, such as supply issues on rice, fish, and vegetables.

Guinigundo said monetary officials continue to consider current monetary settings as “appropriate given the emerging risks both here and abroad.”

“However, the Monetary See INFLATION, page 9

Lanao Norte town produces 1000 kilos of jackfruit every month-Dot 10

By ERCEL MAANDIG

THE Department of Tourism(DoT) in Northern Mindanao is identifying 1 to 3 Farm Tourism in the town of Maigo in the province of Lanao del Norte but only 1 now on its priority after the Department of Trade and Industry(DTI) identified Jackfruit( Artocarpus heterophyllus) as its “One Town One Product(OTOP)” for 12 years now,according to DoT 10 representative John Baclig who is sent by Regional Director May Salvana Unchuan on her behalf during its 60th Charter Day Celebration and 12th Nangkaan Festival on February 27,2019.Nangka is a local name of Jackfruit.

Maigo Municipal Tourism Officer Flora Isla revealed that her town is now producing more or less 1,000 kilos of Jackfruit every month and is the largest in Lanao del Norte.

She said that majority of farmers in its 13 villages has planted jackfruit the reason why the said kind of fruit has always a display in the public terminal all year round.Jackfruit as an OTOP started 2007 by then Mayor Hernan M.Granaderos and now being continued by incumbent Mayor Rafael C.Rizalda.The mayor on the other hand has committed to support DoT all the way as far as the promotion and preservation of Jackfruit as its future Farm Tourism and

Photo shows Jackfruit(Nangka in visayan) being displayed in a booth contest at its public plaza during the recently concluded Nangkaan Festival last February 27 Photo by Ercel Maandig

as an OTOP.Mayor Rizalda encourage all farmers in his town to plant more jackfruit trees as the demand every year is increasing after Maigo tagged as Jackfruit Capital of Lanao del Norte.Today,they organized Womens and its local Rural Improvement Club(RIC) to produced byproducts coming from

the said fruit and its local government unit has always an all out support of their livelihood program and project such as supporting technologies and equipments for the upliftment of farming techniques.” The LGU acquires more Jackfruit seedling to be distributed to farmers for free if their

group or organization submitted its proposal and livelihood feasibility” Rizalda said.Aside from Jackfruit as their Farm Tourism and OTOP,Maigo town is also famous in its fine beaches specially the 3 villages such as Balagatasa,Labuay and Liangan who is gifted with a unique fine “Black Sand”.

Global Finance names BDO Capital the best in the Philippines

FOR the 3rd straight year, BDO Capital and Investment Corporation is awarded the Best Investment Bank in the Philippines by Global Finance during its 20th annual World’s Best Investment Banks. This is the 5th time that BDO Capital has received this award.

A wholly-owned subsidiary of BDO Unibank, Inc., the country’s largest bank, BDO Capital was awarded based on its market share, number and size of deals, service and advice, structuring capabilities, extensive distribution network, efforts to address market conditions, innovation, pricing, after-market performance of underwritings, and market reputation.

“Investment banking plays a key role in moving the global economy forward. Our awards highlight the investment banks that stand out in delivering quality insight and innovative deals that meet their clients rapidly changing needs,” said Joseph D. Giarraputo, publisher and editorial director of New York-based magazine Global Finance.

One of the country’s most awarded banks, BDO has received other titles over the years from Global Finance: Best Bank in the Philippines, Best Safest Bank, Best Foreign Ex-

change Provider, Best Trade Finance Bank, and Best Private Bank (through subsidiary BDO Private Bank).

“Getting consistently recognized alongside some of the best banks in the world is an honor we share with our clients.

Their continued trust and loyalty drives us to keep getting better at meeting their banking needs,” said BDO Capital president Eduardo V. Francisco, who is also this year’s chairman of the International Association of Financial Executives Institute (IAFEI).

“We are committed to being our clients’ reliable and trustworthy partner in raising capital to expand their business.”

BDO Capital is a full service investment house that offers securities underwriting and trading, loan syndication, financial advisory, and private placement of debt and equity.

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PEF puts Davao Region’s wildlife in spotlight DAVAO C I T Y - - T he Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) will spearhead “Wildlife is Here” to cast a spotlight on the unique wildlife species found in Davao Region’s forests and marine environment.

In partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Region 11 (DENR-11) and the Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN), PEF said it will hold a series of events from March 4 to 9 that will showcase the importance of often overlooked species of

Inflation... from page 8

Board will be meeting this month precisely to review the stance of monetary policy given the expected new data that would be available from now until the next meeting against the backdrop of a softening global economy,” he said.

Relatively, the BSP, in a statement, said the enactment of the Rice Tariffication Act, which takes effect Tuesday, “will further temper rice prices in the near term and help raise long-run productivity in the agricultural sector.”

“The BSP continues to keep a close watch over price developments in the country and shall consider all relevant information at its next monetary policy meeting on 21 March 2019 to ensure that the monetary policy stance remains consistent with the BSP’s primary mandate of safeguarding price stability,” it added.

Some economists have thus, raised the possibility of further cuts in

birds, beetles, butterflies, and marine wildlife found in the Davao Gulf.

PEF Communications Officer Nelizza Marzo said “Wildlife is Here” is in line with the United Nations (UN) World Wildlife Day celebrated globally every March to commemorate the signing date of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) of Wild Flora and Fauna.

The convention unites 169 countries in the protection of the world’s wildlife. banks’ reserve requirement ratio (RRR) since this was the direction that late BSP Governor Nestor A. Espenilla Jr. wanted to take as part of more marketbased implementation of monetary policy and continued financial market reforms. Guinigundo, however, said that this is “premature to discuss right now, considering that the year-to-date inflation remains above the target of 2 percent to 4 percent.”

“More important, our latest forecasts for the next two years are anchored on the current policy rate of 4.75 percent.

But these policy issues will remain on the table. Timing is the crucial issue,” he added.

Banks’ RRR was cut by a total of 200 basis points in 2018 to 18 percent but this remains among the highest in the region.

Espenilla planned to bring the RRR to single-digit level at the end of his term in 2023 but he will not see this materialize, succumbing to cancer on February 23, after more than a year of battling it. (PNA)

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Marzo said PEF and partners will also unveil an interactive exhibit on Sunday that will feature species of birds, beetles, butterflies and marine animals found in the Davao Region. The exhibit will run until March 9 at SM Lanang Premier.

Other activities include the Public Talks at the Malayan Colleges Mindanao (MCM) Auditorium on March 5 with discussion on the Green and Blue Spaces of Davao City by Marigelaine Arguillas, DENR-11

chief of Protected Area Management and Biodiversity Section; forest restoration by Rich Paul Cosio, the watershed management officer of the Energy Development Corporation; Ecological Importance of Wildlife Species by Dr. Jade Badon; Martin Pineda on Birds; Dr. Analyn Cabras on Beetles; and Jose Ricky Biyo on marine animals.

PEF is also hosting the “Nature Contact” from March 6 to 8 at the Philippine Eagle Center.

Marzo said the PEF created “Nature Contact” to offer to the youth a firsthand experience with nature through fun learning experiences to instill conservation values.

She said the activity is open to students from Grade 6 to senior high school with a registration fee of PHP250 per participant.

The fee will go to the PEF’s Open Classroom Program fund to develop educational materials and activities for public school students in

Malagos, Baguio District.

The 2nd Regional Wildlife Summit will also be held at the University of the Philippines-Mindanao spearheaded by the University’s Alpha Phi OmegaLambda Nu Chapter in partnership with PEF on March 9.

It will feature the 5th Regional Wildlife Quizbowl; a wildlife photography contest among students; and a short film-making competition for high school and college students. (PNA)

DAVAO CITY --The City Veterinarian’s Office (CVO) will further intensify the campaign on responsible pet ownership as the local government commits to support government’s campaign for a “pet-friendly Philippines and rabies-free country.”

City Veterinarian Grace Pallar said that CVO catches 22 to 30 stray dogs per day, as the city’s high rabies cases prompted them to strengthen their vaccination campaign.

“This is alarming,” Pallar said during the Kapihan sa

Dabaw at SM City Annex on Monday.

Pallar said CVO has also conducted a consultation with barangay officials to help advocate responsible pet ownership and educate villagers about the danger of rabies.

Floyed Bascones, the Director of Pawsitivity, said their group is committed to back government efforts to bring down the number of dangerous animal bites in the city.

Bascones said acknowledged the need to intensify

the campaign on responsible pet ownership to reduce the population of stray animals in the city.

Pallar said that, last year, Barangay Catalunan Grande registered the highest rabies cases with 27 tested positive cases.

Meanwhile, the city gov-

ernment is putting up a P5-million pet crematorium --the first in the country.

It will be constructed at the Malagos site in Baguio District where the city will also move the City Pound, she said. (PNA)

Davao City intensifies drive against rabies

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A parcel of land (Lot 18-F-3, of the subd. Plan (LRC) Psd-180990, being a portion of Lot 18-F, (LRC) Psd-18252, LRC Rec. no. 68.) Situated in Poblacion, Mun. of Malaybalay, Prov. of Bukidnon.

Containing an area of TWO HUNDRED THIRTY ONE (231) square meters more or less.

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO T-98064

A parcel of land (Lot 18-F-2, of the subd. Plan (LRC) Psd-180990, being a portion of Lot 18-F, (LRC) Psd-18252, LRC Rec. no. 68.) Situated in Poblacion, Mun. of Malaybalay, Prov. of Bukidnon.

Containing an area of TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY SIX (236) square meters more or less.

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO T-98065

A parcel of land (Lot 18-F-4, of the subd. Plan (LRC) Psd-180990, being a portion of Lot 18-F, (LRC) Psd-18252, LRC Rec. no. 68.) Situated in Poblacion, Mun. of Malaybalay, Prov. of Bukidnon.

Containing an area of THRE HUNDRED AND THIRTY THREE (333) square meters more or less.

Is subject for EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE, under the Notarial Registry of MARK ANTHONY L. HELLO, Notary Public. Doc No. 559; Page No. 40; Book No. XIX; Series of 2018.

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late JOSEFA PREBITERO ESTRADA, who died last December 12, 2007 without any will, That the said deceased left the following parcels of land, more particularly described as follows, to wit; a. A parcel of land situated in Poblacion, Valencia City, Bukidnon, containing an area of EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY THREE (853) square meters or less, covered by TCT No. T-10776 and identified as Lot 221B-3 (LRC) Psd-231609, registered in the name of JOSEFA ESTRADA married to FRANCISCO ESTRADA; b. A parcel of land situated in Poblacion, Valencia City, Bukidnon, containing an area of ONE HUNDRED NINETY FIVE (195) square meters more or less, covered

by TCT No. T-17630, and identified as Lot 4-D, Psd-10-004511, registered in the name of FRANCISCO ESTRADA, married to JOSEFA ESTRADA; c. A parcel of land situated in Poblacion, Valencia City, Bukidnon containing an area of ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY (1,670) square meters more or less, covered by TCT No. T-15702, and identification as Lot 195-L-3 (LRC) Psd-112333, registered in the name of FRANCISCO ESTRADA, married to JOSEFA ESTRADA; are the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF JOSEFA PRESBITERO ESTRADA; made and entered into by and between: FRANCISCO ROSAL ESTRADA, of legal age, Filipino, widow, and a resident of No. 12D West, Twin Towers, Ayala Avenue, Makati City, Metro Manila 1226, represented in this Act by his duly authorized Attorney-in-fact, JOCELYN PRESBITERO ESTRADA, with postal address at No. 12D West, Twin Towers, Ayala Avenue, Makati City, Metro Manila 1226, ANTHONY PRESBITERO ESTRADA, of legal age, Filipino citizen, married, residing at No. 20 Molave Avenue, Molave Subdivision, Paranaque City, Metro Manila, MARILYN ESTRADA INTENGAN, married with postal address 8713 Fulton St., E. Ada, Michigan, USA, 49301, JOCELYN PRESBITERO ESTRADA, Filipino citizen of legal age, single, residing at No. 12D West, Twin Towers, Ayala Avenue, Makati City, Metro Manila, SUSAN ESTRADA BRODMANN, married with postal address at 7300 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans, LA, USA, and FRANCISCO PRESBITERO ESTRADA JR., with postal address at 2532 Amatista Street, San Andres, Manila; Under Notary Public of Atty.

MARLOWE C. SELECIOS; as per Doc. No. 418; Page No. 84; Book No. LVI; Series of 2015.

MDN: Feb 27, Mar 6 & 13, 2019

MDN: Feb 27, Mar 6 & 13, 2019

MDN: Mar 6, 13 & 20, 2019

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late SATURNINA OCLARIT, who died without leaving a will or testament and who remains the declared owner of a parcel of land identified as Lot No. 3317; T.D. No. 03000403839; embraced with O.C.T. No. 2018000137; with an area of 1,758 square meters, Located at Catohugan, Mahinog, Camiguin; the subject property passed to her son FLORENCIO LLOREN and FE LLOREN LAZAGA, which registeredin the name of FLORENCIO LLOREN, and that for in consideration in hand paid by LOREGEN CAPAGNGAN GRUND, Legal age, Filipino Citizen and President of Dauphil, Lagonglong, Misamis Oriental, Now the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT with DEED of Absolute sale, Executed by Agustin Lyn Dey Lloren Lazaga and Nichol Leo Lloren Lazaga, the Heirs of the said late SATURNINA OCLARIT, Under the Notarial Registry of Atty.

VITO M. Carrillo, Per Doc. No. 21; Page No. 7; Book No. 100; Series of 2018.

MDN: Feb 27, Mar 6 & 13, 2019

NOTICE

OUR APOLOGY MDN: March 5, 2019

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Wedding... from page 2

Melvin Villanueva, 36, and Jam Nueva Gomez, 33, residents of Barangay Santa Cruz, said they are happy to be finally married after living in together for 15 years.

The couple said they are thankful to the city govern-

ment for holding the mass wedding rites for free.

The couples received a wedding cake and P1,000 cash gift.

The mass wedding was part of the city’s celebration of their 47th foundation anniversary as a gift of the city government to unwed couples. (SMRN/PIA Misamis Occidental)

Receives... from page 5

role being undertaken by the DAR after land distribution.

“The DAR will continue doing its function of facilitating development, especially in rural communities,” Adju said.

DELCOFACCO Chairman Violeta Cordero ex-

pressed her gratitude to the DAR for the assistance extended to the coop.

“Having been chosen as the beneficiary of the project gave us so much pride,” she said. She also assured the agency of the coop’s effort to maintain and sustain the project.

LinkSFarm and VLFED are nationwide projects of the DAR which both aim to empower farmers into becoming agro-entrepreneurs.

Other persons who attended the event include PARPO I ELizardo Villaseca, CARPO Anthony Teves, HEA Joevelia Nayre, MARPO Lorna Salera, VLFED and LinkSFarM provincial coordinators Carol Banawa and Engr. Gina Calunsag and other municipal and barangay officials.

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that caters to both short and long-stay clients.

All units come with fully functioning kitchen, separate work and living areas, home entertainment and broadband Internet connection. The 22-floor tower will also feature a swimming pool, fitness center, commercial spaces, dining and retail outlets. Ideally located in the heart of Cebu, the property is close to medical tourism facilities, government offices and schools.

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For GSIS direct lines, a digit will be added to the prefix (first three numbers), changing the contact numbers to 7976-xxxx (from 976-xxxx); 8479-xxxx (from 479-xxxx); and 8859-xxxx (from 859-xxxx).

The new contact details is in accordance with Memorandum Order No. 10-10-2017 issued by the National Telecommunications Commission changing Metro Manila landline numbers from seven to eight digits.

are confident that the proven system that Ascott has and its innovative guest experience will make a mark in the hopsitality industry where CLI is present.”

Their first project together which will open this summer, the Citadines Cebu City, a class of its own and from page 6 also the first branded ser- The first advantage is IPC’s viced apartment in Cebu roster of durable, reliable,

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fuel-efficient vehicles. The second is its nationwide dealer network that now counts over 42 outlets complete with servicing facilities. The third is the reliable and prompt nationwide parts availability. Finally, IPC’s team of expert service technicians and field support personnel are on call to provide technical assistance whenever and wherever needed.

Koso added, “By being professional partners, IPC does not just supply worldclass vehicles and treat our customers as mere clients, we treat them as partners. Their growth is essential to IPC’s growth, the development of the Philippine transport sector and of the economy in general. Hence, we provide total support to our partners’ businesses with great products and aftersales support.”

IPC’s aftersales support has been proven to be of world-class standards, with technical teams from IPC consistently winning in global competitions, the most recent just last December 6, when Team Pilipinas was hailed Grand Champions at the Isuzu I-1 Grand Prix World Technical Competition at the Isuzu Monozukuri Service Training Center in Fujisawa, Japan.

Trends shaping education

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That means that the kinds of things that are easy to teach and test have also become easy to digitize and automate. For those with the right knowledge and skills, digitalization

has been liberating and exciting.

Education must be prepared to change with technology. Students will need skills for future job and labor markets and they will need the ability to navigate. That is why here in the country, even our public senior high schools are already digitized.

There is likewise partnerships forged with industry so industry folks can advise DepEd on how to digitize

and guide the students so they can easily transition to the industry sector once they graduate from senior high.

Education has certainly won the race with technology throughout history and it is even more pronounced now. The future is about pairing the artificial intelligence of computers with the cognitive, social and emotional skills and values of human beings.

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the missionary electrification charge, environmental charge of the NPC, and the feed-in-tariff allowance.

The national government’s net share from the Malampaya Natural Gas Project, amounting to PHP204 billion, can be tapped to settle NPC’s stranded costs and debts assumed by the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management (PSALM) Corp.

Under the measure, the net national government share from the Malampaya fund shall be remitted to a special trust fund to be administered by PSALM. The Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) defines stranded contract costs of NPC as the “excess of the contracted cost of electricity under eligible contracts over the actual selling price of the contracted energy output of such contracts in the market.

The stranded cost is passed on to consumers as part of the universal charges in electricity billings.

Warns... from page 1

incorporation dated March 3, 2017, explicitly stated that “it is not authorized to undertake business activities requiring a secondary license such as acting as broker or dealer in securities, investment house, and close-end or open-end investment company.”

“Despite its lack of authority to offer and sell securities, KAPA recruited and encouraged members to ‘donate’ any amount in exchange for a 30% monthly return, based on the ‘Certificate of Membership with Deed of Donation’ members received upon joining,” the agency said.

Acting on numerous complaints, Enopia said they sent an investigator from SEC to validate the reports in Bislig City, Surigao del Sur, sometime last year.

The SEC investigator, Enopia said, was able to verify complaints from former KAPA members who alleged that they did not receive their monthly returns as promised.

The evidence compiled on the ground, Enopia said, became the basis for the SEC en banc to issue the cease-and-desist order on February 14, 2019.

Enopia said the order is nationwide in scope and it can be implemented in areas where KAPA is operating, especially in the Caraga region, General Santos, and Davao.

In Northern Mindanao, KAPA has reportedly been inviting potential investors in Bukidnon.

The order has directed KAPA and its officials and those connected with it to cease from promoting its investment scheme through the internet and remove promotional presentations online.

“The SEC also barred

KAPA, its affiliates and subsidiaries, including its directors and officers, representatives and the persons acting for and in their behalf from disposing of their remaining properties and other assets for the benefit of the investors,” the commission said in the order.

For his part, KAPA founder Pastor Joel Apolinario said SEC has wrongfully investigated his group.

In a statement posted on YouTube dated February 23 Apolinario said all the complaints filed against KAPA have all been dismissed-save for one.

He also argued that KAPA is no different from other religious organizations that accept donations from their members, only that in their case they provide returns for members while other religious groups do not.

Apolinario also accused his detractors as the ones making noise to smear KAPA and his name.

“They broadcast what they see as wrong, but only whisper the good things that KAPA has done,” Apolinario said. (PNA)

Bets... from page 1

an endorsement or solicitation of votes,” the department added.

As guest speaker, the invited poll bet should stick to the graduation’s theme and not bring campaign materials or paraphernalia.

Earlier, DepEd reminded teachers, non-teaching personnel and officials not to engage in partisan politics this election season.

“The acts of electioneering and partisan politics are enumerated in earlier issued Department of Education (DepEd) Memorandum, and all officers and employees of DepEd are enjoined to be guided accordingly,” the statement said. (PNA)

Support... from page 1

administrations and DBM Undersecretary under the first Aquino government, is “a respected economist, academic, and civil servant” who “spearheaded various budget and governance reforms which improved the efficiency of the delivery of government services.”

“The BAP is optimistic that the reformist brand of leadership of the new BSP Governor will pave the way for continuing the necessary reforms and policies to strengthen the Philippine banking industry,” it said.

BAP assured the BSP of its continuous support to the new central bank chief.

“The association will remain committed in its role as a partner of the national government in building a strong economy through an empowered Philippine banking sector,” it added.

Diokno replaced BSP Governor Nestor A. Espenilla Jr., who died of cancer last February 23.

Wednesday, March 6, 2019 He was appointed to the position by President Rodrigo R. Duterte Monday.

Meanwhile, the Malacañang wished Diokno “all the best” after President Duterte named him as new governor of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas on Monday night.

Diokno succeeds the late Nestor A. Espenilla Jr. who died last February 23 after battling cancer.

Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the President confirmed Diokno’s appointment during their 35th Cabinet meeting in Malacañan Palace.

“We wish S ecretar y Diokno all the best in his endeavors as the new chief of the country’s central monetary authority,” Panelo said in a statement.

“With him at the helm of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, our banking institutions are in good and competent hands,” he added.

Panelo said the Palace expects Diokno to carry on reforms started under Espenilla’s leadership in line with Republic Act (RA) 11211, which among others, restored the BSP’s authority to issue debt papers as part of its operations.

“In his new tour of duty in the BSP, we expect incoming Governor Diokno to spearhead reform initiatives that will align the financial institution’s operations with international best practices and improve its corporate viability, among others, in line with Republic Act No. 11211, which was signed into law by President Duterte just last February 14,” he said.

Panelo also thanked Diokno for his services as former budget chief.

“We thank Secretary Diokno for his services to the nation and to this Administration as Secretary of Budget and Management, a position he similarly held under the Estrada Presidency,” he said.

Meanwhile, Panelo cited Diokno’s achievements as budget chief, including his being “ instrumental” in presenting a budget that laid down the foundation for a “Matatag, Maginhawa at Panatag na Buhay” or a solid, comfortable and stable life.

He said Diokno spearheaded investments in growth-enhancing infrastructure programs and innovations, inequalityreducing social services, and peace-enabling initiatives.

“A job well done indeed, and expertly at that,” Panelo said.

Diokno was also hailed for his contributions as undersecretary for budget operations under the Aquino administration where he provided technical assistance to several major reforms, such as the design of the 1986 Tax Reform Program.

He was also recognized for being budget chief during the Estrada administration where he instituted several reforms, including the adoption of information

and communications technology in the government procurement system.

Earlier, Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea confirmed Diokno’s appointment without giving further details.

Malacañang has yet to announce who will replace Diokno as budget secretary.

Previously, Diokno was embroiled in controversy after being accused by House of Representatives appropriations committee chair Rolando Andaya Jr. of allegedly orchestrating “insertions” in the PHP3.757trillion proposed national budget for 2019.

However, Duterte himself has stood by Diokno’s integrity amid calls for his resignation. (PNA)

Economy... from page 1

Gov. Nestor A. Espenilla Jr., a career central banker, who died last February 23 after more than a year of battling cancer.

Chief Presidential Legal Counsel and Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Diokno was appointed to head the BSP during the Cabinet meeting Monday. (PNA)

Dealers... from page 6

of the Year in the LCV Category was Mr. Gabriel Joshua Corro Jr. of Isuzu Iloilo, while the Sales Executive of the Year in the CV Category was Ms. Caren Pearl Gaspar of Isuzu Pasig.

2018 DOYA Awards were also given to Isuzu Pasig for being Best in Sales Operations, Isuzu Bulacan for being Best in Parts Operation, Isuzu Alabang as Best in Service Operations, and Isuzu Sto. Tomas Batangasas Best in Customer Service Operations.

IPC President Hajime Koso congratulated the winners and reminded them of their special roles in IPC: “We couldn’t have done it without you. This is the night of becoming an inspiration—an inspiration to do something different, something bigger, and something remarkable.”

Vindication... from page 4

treasurer Banez came from Quezon City and we can only assume has a wealth of experience when he was recommended by Moreno for the post.

Maybe Banez had a basis to recommend compromise instead of waiting for years to finish the case. And Mayor Moreno acted on that recommendation and exercised the latitude of his executive power.

He did this by entering into a contract with Ajinomoto that allowed the company to pay P300,000 instead of going to trial which is messy, time-consuming and intensive.

How soon can a decision be arrived at only time can tell as there many cases still pending in court. Maybe, Ajinomoto has a strong case

and the city government is on the losing end.

The mayor has the power to enter into a contract in case of expediency to collect the amount without the need of legislature approval especially at that time when he has only a few votes at the City Council.

If every initiative of the mayor required approval from the City Council then we might as well combine both. That’s giving too much power to a co-equal branch of government.

I just find that setup funny at the least and alarming as that “Momo Challenge” I’ve been hearing so much about.

The Ombudsman may have corrected its October 2015 decision dismissing Moreno from office and worse, perpetually disqualifying him from holding public office.

The decision came amid Moreno’s pleading due process as he was not given a day in court and his counter affidavit was not considered because it was “lost” in the process.

I can still hear the mayor’s explanation to the public that he was denied due process since he was unable to have his day in court through his counter affidavit But no, not everyone believed him and his detractors already convicted him and “pronounced” their judgement to the public through their favored media.

This despite the fact that the Ombudsman’s jurisdiction is only to determine if there is a probable cause that warrants the filing of the case.

And true enough, in its orders February 23, 2016 and October 20,2018 the Ombudsman eventually corrected itself.

It is just easy for the Ombudsman to rectify their decisions which nearly maimed Moreno politically.

It is good that the mayor was not distracted with the cases and left it to his lawyer Dale Brian Mordeno to handle.

Moreno instead focused on building schools, open new roads, build more hospitals, promote and implement best governance programs for the city. A pity that his political opponents are too blind to see that he is nearing the finish line.

I can only hope in the future that the Ombudsman doesn’t allow itself to be used by persons with insidious motives of destroying public officials without solid proof or legal basis.

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In the meantime, I hope that the ruling on Moreno’s case will find its way through an amendment to the 1991 Local Government Code.

--comments susanap.dennis@yahoo.com

List... from page 4

such as this one. That list had been waved to the public by the President since he assumed office in 2016. And if my recollection is right, until now no one has really seen that list except perhaps Duterte.

Even national police chief Oscar Albayalde and Panelo himself admitted they have not seen that list. Now if even the national police chief has not been allowed to take a look at that list, what is the purpose of its existence then?

That list supposedly identified personalities in the illegal drug trade thus needing to be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

If the national police chief himself has not seen that list, the only conclusion one can make is that it is not meant to identify for prosecution people in the illegal drug trade, they be politicians or not.

The question then is why release it now that election is fast approaching? (jelbacon@ yahoo.com; jelbaconii@gmail. com)

Palace... from page 3

the narco-list has been validated by law enforcement agencies after investigation and surveillance using modern technology and sourcing credible information from those who have been previously arrested and prosecuted.

Earlier, Panelo said that politicians who have been wrongly accused always have the option to avail of judicial remedies to clear their names.

“The fear that it may destroy the presumption of innocence, to my mind there is a judicial remedy for that: If you feel that you’ve been libeled, you can always go to the courts,” he said. (PNA)

Visits... from page 3

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Chollet bared that he is treating his cancer with natural medicines instead of chemotherapy or radiation.

“Never give up, there is always a hope,” he told the children whose parents were reduced to tears as the Swiss concluded his message. (MindaNews)

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A salute to the Honorees of the 1st MINDANAO GOVERNANCE & LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Mayor JIMUEL QUE, Bongao, Tawi-tawi

Mayor MICHAEL MARUYA Don Marcelino, Davao Or.

Mayor ANTONIO O. BENDITA, Surallah, So. Cotabato

PPA ISIDRO V. BUTASLAC Civil Service, Cagayan de Oro

Is honored for outstanding and passionate leadership, youthful dynamism and consistency in govenance as Mayor of Bonggao, Tawi-tawi which spurred the reduction of poverty incidence in his town, through improved health, and education, and transforming Bonggao into a bustling trade center. Acclaimed as one of the Best Men in Town.

Under his leadership his municipality received awards on Seal of Good Education Governance 2018 and the CSC Pagasa Award 2018 for excellent contribution to the strengthening of ecological solid waste management program.

As mayor of Don Marcelino, Davao Occidental, he is a trailblazer who led his municipality from slumber to vitality through enhanced program of development supported by a transparent and accountable leadership. Under his leadership, Don Marcelino was awarded the most outstanding peace and order council and most outstanding anti-drug abuse council of the province.

It received Seal of Good Local Governance for 2017 and 2018.

The municipality provided skills training for 754 beneficiaries, support to early childhood care, support for philhealth accreditation of TB-DOTS and development and training for women beneficiaries .

Under his watch as mayor of Surallah, So. Cotabato the municipality became a grand slam awardee of the Seal of Good Local Governance from 2016 to 2018; the Champion in the Provincial Search for Cleanest and Greenest Municipality in 2017 and got the 1st place in 2018 on the same award.

In 2017, this LGU was hailed as the Most Functional Local Council for the Protection of Children in the province.

The municipality got the 1st place as the Most Outstanding Municipal Anti-Drug Abuse Council and a recipient of National AntiDrug Abuse Council (ADAC) Performance Award in 2018.

Under his leadership, as Port Manager of PMO Misamis Oriental; the Port of Cagayan de Oro was recognized as one of the APSN Green Port Award System (GPAS) winners for 2018 among the candidate ports from the 18 member economies of the AsiaPacific Economic Cooperation (APEC).; he received the Certificate of Recognition, ASPN Green Port badge, and flag banners from the APEC Port Services Network (APSN) in Singapore on Nov. 2018; lLauded by the Development academy of the Philippines for Best Practice, “which are the building blocks and the solution formula in the attainment of organizational outcomes.

Dir. MANNY DARIMBANG LTFRB Region 10 Is honored for his exemplary achievements in governance and leadership in the civil service sector as the longest serving head of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) in various regions for 29 years; He served in other various positions and chairmanship both in the LTFRB . He was rated “Outstanding” by the CES Board for the years 2000-2015; as Regional Director of LTFRB-X, he was a Top Performer from 2000-2003 and a Hall of Fame Awardee i. He was cited as 2003 Most Outstanding Executive of Mindanao, Certificate of Appreciation for Unselfish Support, Dedication, Outstanding and Genuine Service to other agencies and public sectors. Conferred the Professional Excellence Award and Golden Leadership National Award..

DR. SANGKULA LAJA IPHO, Tawi-tawi is honored for phenomenal leadership, compassion to the needy, passion to serve, and consistency in governance as the Provincial Health Officer II of Tawi-tawi; as 2018 CES Presidential Awardee. for establishing Sitangkai Community Hospital in his own initiative and using his personal effort, money, resources without getting a single centavo from its operations. He also received the CSC Pag-asa Award on 2017. and headed the sanitation program of his province.

For spearheading the rehabilitation of health facilities in the Province of Tawi-Tawi, transforming them into fully functional, sustainable and peoplecentered health service delivery facilities despite limited funds and resources, resulting in substantial improvements in people’s access to quality health care and in inspiring trust to the government among the people.

Atty. ERNESTO B. NERI Youth Sector Awardee Hailed for his exemplary achievements in the youth sector; for his dynamic leadership as Chairperson of Oro Youth Development Council; Director of Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro Justice and Peace Ministry.

HE IS THE AUTHOR OF THE CAGAYAN DE ORO YOUTH CODE OFFICIALLY ADOPTED & IMPLEMENTED BY THE CITY GOVERNMENT OF CAGAYAN DE ORO. He is a recipient of the: Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam Leadership Award 2011, Student Leadership Award, Academic Excellence for Highest QPI Index in Business Economics, Deux Gregis Award (Magis Awards), Gerry Roxas Leadership Award, and Academic Excellence Award for Social Studies.

Dr. MANNY V. JAUDIAN Academe Sector Excellence in his nationwide program and advocacy in the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP) throughout the country. His stewardship has immensely contributed to career upliftment of those in the public safety sector. A game-changer in alternative education.

Advocate of good governance, his awards included : OUTSTAND-

Ms. NORMA MONFORT NGO, Davao City Is honored for his exemplary achievements and advocacy for environmental protection and fortification of regulation for Biodiversity Conservation. She was conferred the IGACOS award for advocacy on environmental protection and fortification of regulation for Biodiversity Conservation, Top Awardee Disney Friends for Change as the number one of the Five Best Environmental Projects of Disney Friends for Peace; Department of Tourism Region XI, Disney Worldwide; Conservation Fund Heroes (DWCF) Awardee, PATA Foundation Grant (Pacific Asia Travel Association) received at Bangkok, Thailand, the Monfort Bat Colony . She is Executive Director of PhilBat Conservation Inc. and a member of Mindanao Peace Council.

Dr. GILBERT GILLE Civic Org., Cag de Oro His exemplary achievements in governance and leadership in civic organizations sector; as President of Eagles Club in 2006 and 2007; as the 27th National President during the 25th Eagles National Congress in Iligan City. led to numerous awards and title, He was awarded as most outstanding WM of District RXA & RXB on 2004.

He was national most outstanding president and chapter from the Philippine College of Occupational Medicine (PCOM) during the mid-year convention ;was awarded a special recognition as Regional Director of Mindanao for the first ever successful diplomate in occupational medicine . He was past Nat’l Secretary of International Commission on Occupational Health (ICOH) Philippines 2015 to 2018

ING CRIMININOLOGIST OF THE PHILS., and OUTSTANDING DEAN awarded by the PHIL. EDUCATORS ASSN IN CRIMINOLOGY EDUCATION(PEACE), and as for-

mer nat’l president of Professional Criminologists Assn. of the Phils.

(PCAP), he worked for the repeal of the law relating to criminology; as past president of Cagayan de Oro Press Club.;

Eagle ERLQUIN LIM Civic Org., Cag de Oro

Eagle LOUIE F. CENIZA Civic Org., Pagadian City

Brgy Chair JULIETO OGSIMER, Lapasan, CdeO

Brgy Chair MARLO L. TABAC Gusa, CdeO

Brgy Chair AARON NERI Macasandig, CdeO

Is honored for his outstanding and consistent leadership, as officer of the Fraternal Order of Eagles; Serving in the national directorate, as EVP, and now as National President (NP) of the Fraternal Order of Eagles (Philippine Eagles) (TFOE-PE); implementing the Eagles’ programs and projects, in assistance to the less fortunate brothers and sisters.

As the first Philippineborn fraternal socio-civic organization in the country, the members of the Eagles have been involved in extending help to the needy, especially to the victims of calamities.

Is honored for his outstanding and dynamic leadership, as officer of the Fraternal Order of Eagles; During his watch the Eagles extended assistance to flash floods victims in Northern Mindanao and other parts of the country.The TFOE-PE also gave out assistance in the form of cash, used clothing and food to members of the 16 Eagles clubs in Marawi.

Aside from that, TFOE-PE is also involved in socio-civic endeavors such as tree planting, adopt-aforest, “Brigada Eskwela,” medical mission, Operation “Tuli,” blood donation drive, among others.

For EXEMPLARY INITIATIVE and sound governance as barangay chairman of Lapasan, CAg de Oro. Under his leadership he implemented his “Sitio Empowerment Program.” -Installation for Help Desk in every zone to cater the issuance of Residence Certificate,Business Clearance and Permit,Medical Assistance, Lupong Tagapamayapa assistance for community complaints,Solid Waste Management/Garbage Disposal.

His barangay is 9th Placer-City Evaluation of Lupong Tagapamayapa; 1st runner up of Fire Olympics conducted by Bureau of Fire Protection(BFP); 1st runner up- Citywide awarding of Violence Against Womens and Children(VAWC)

Is honored for EXEMPLARY INITIATIVE and sound governance as SK chairman, barangay kagawad and as punong barangay of Gusa , Cag de Oro. Under his leadership he implemented various programs and projects for his constituents, which led to Barangay Gusa’s recognition as Best BCPC; Best VAWC, Lupon Incentive Award, and Oro Kalimpyo Awards.)

Is honored for EXEMPLARY INITIATIVE and sound governance as ABC President Cag. de Oro Liga ng mga Barangay; Barangay Kagawad; and as Punong Barangay of Macasandig, Cagayan de Oro City. His initiatives has forged the development of Macasandig with various projects and programs accomplished and on-going. Star Awardee of the International Knights of Columbus,

ROTARY CLUB OF DAVAO CITY