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PH registers 871 new HIV cases in February CAGAYAN de Oro City--More than a dozen inmates from the Misamis Oriental provincial jail took HIV test last Monday.

Provincial jail warden Dominador Tagarda said that the test for human immunodeficiency virus was part of the projects of the National AIDS and STD Prevention and Control Program of the Department of Health (DOH) that is funded by the AIDS Society of the Philippines.

It was learned that the country has among the highest cases of HIV in the world leading to the deadly Acute

Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), majority of which are men having sex with men.

Along this line, Tagarda expressed gratitude to DOH for choosing the Misamis Oriental provincial jail as among the beneficiaries of their program in Northern Mindanao with majority of their population as men.

Although sodomy is highly discouraged at the Misamis EXTRA INCOME. A boy wipes the windshield of a Oriental provincial jail, rumors of its practice persist in taxi hoping to earn a few pesos. Many children are helpother male-dominated prisons elsewhere. ing their parents earn a living during the summer when See test, page 3

there are no classes. Photo by Gerry Lee Gorit

Calls mount for tax-free poll pay for teachers

Habal habal drivers told: ‘Be careful’

By Eloy Rafanan USTP/BSTCM intern

Lawmakers from the House of Representatives on Wednesday joined the mounting calls to waive the withholding tax on the honoraria and travel allowances for public school teachers, who will render service in the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections.

House committee on appropriations chairman Karlo Nograles backed the call of Education Secretary Leonor Briones for tax-free allowances for poll workers.

“I applaud Secretary Briones for standing up Photo by Jun Ayensa for Mindanao Daily News for our teachers, without

ILIGAN City--Mayor Celso Regencia reminded HabalHabal (motorcycle for hire) drivers to be cautious in picking up passengers these days.

Regencia also told all habal-habal drivers that if possible, avoid picking up passengers from 11 p.m. until dawn.

He said carnappers do not use guns anymore, they are now using sharp objects because it attracts less attention.

Regencia issued the VEGGIES. Farmers display their organically grown produce during the 7th Organic warning following the death Agriculture Congress and Expo held in Butuan City on May 8, 2018. Over 200 organic of a habal-habal driver, growers and advocates came and participated the event.

See DRIVERS, page 3

whom these village and youth council polls or any election for that matter would be impossible. If Comelec would just give due recognition to the fact that the teachers are their indispensable partners in this endeavor, then they would find the increase both reasonable and necessary,” he said.

The Bureau of Internal Revenue upheld its decision to deduct a 5-percent withholding tax from the honoraria and transportation allowances of the teachers who will work See teachers, page 11

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Mamondiong: Start training enrollees of construction courses

Apprehended falcata lumbers of various dimension are loaded in trucks following a series of apprehension conducted by DENR 10 Special Tasks Action Groups (STAGs) in Tagoloan and Villanueva, Misamis Oriental during the Anti-Illegal Mining and Anti-Illegal Logging Task Force operation on April 26-27.

The DENR STAG teams partially loaded a total of 133,766.83 bd. ft. and 309 cu. m. of logs/logbolts as of May 1.

The apprehended/seized lumbers are presently in custody at the Misamis Oriental-Police Provincial Office in San Martin, Villanueva. (RPAO PR #05-131-2018)

Manolo Fortich, Deped sign MOA for CSR projects with hyrdo power plant M A N O L O F O RT I C H , Bukidnon -- Manolo Fortich Mayor Clive D. Quiño, Impasug-ong Mayor Anthony A. Uy, DepEd School Division Superintendent Cherry Mae L. Limbaco together with Hedcor president and COO Carlos Aboitiz and his team, simultaneously seal the memorandum of agreement for this year’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects.

The CSR projects will be implemented by Hedcor for its host communities in the Province of Bukidnon.

This year, a total of 4-million-worth of CSR projects is set to continue to advance and empower host communities of Manolo Fortich Hydro.

The biggest chunk of the budget goes to education; Manolo Fortich Mayor Clive D. Quiño, Impasug-ong Mayor Anthony A. Uy, DepEd School other projects are to improve Division Superintendent Cherry Mae L. Limbaco together with Hedcor president and communities’ livelihood, COO Carlos Aboitiz and his team, simultaneously seal the memorandum of agreement See sign, page 9

for this year’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects. (Hedcor)

Causes of Absenteeism Among Student

By Evelyn S. Cagaanan, Teacher-lll Kitaotao National High School

Absenteeism is a truant behavior that negatively affects the performance among students. Absenteeism is caused by many factors and poverty is one.

Lack of financial make the students bored in going to school because they are hungry and they cannot afford to buy materials for their projects and going to school with an empty

stomach makes them inattentive to the lessons. Absenteeism is also the habit of staying away from the school without providing any reason for not attending classes But now usually with modern technology absenteeism is rampant to the students playing their favorite games in the internet hub and divert the attention of students from

school.

Absenteeism is also caused by phobic adolescence. During this stage in the growth of teens, there’s a lot of fear develop as result of physical changes of the body –for example growth of pimples, turbulent and emotions. Lack of interest in study which could be a result of content that is difficult to grasp, hence pushing them away from school. Teacher approach used by the teacher

may not be understood by the student and this could lead them lose interest in school. Being unhealthy make the student remains at home.

Absenteeism can lead to depression and also result in poor quality of education as a result of being away from school.

It could also lead to moral deration and that lead to drug abuse, early pregnancy and unruly behavior.

Up to 37,293 persons enrolled in various construction courses while 31,633 others enrolled in Information Technology-Business Process Management (ITBPM) courses during the National TVET Enrollment and Jobs Bridging held last February 27-28 and the Special National TVET Enrollment and Jobs Bridging of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) last April 5-6 nationwide.

Of the 37,293 enrollees, 26,562 of them enrolled last Feb. 27-28 while the 10,731 others enrolled last April 5-6.

For IT-BPM, there were 31,633 who enrolled. There were 27,915 enrollees joined last 27-28 while an additional 3,718 others enrolled on April 5-6.

TESDA said that it is also focused on IT-BPM because the agency believes that this is one sector that would contribute to the growth of the economy by generating employment.

The country also has long been a major supplier of qualified workers in the IT-BPM industry.

TESDA Director General Guiling “Gene” Mamondiong directed all the technical vocational institutions (TVIs) and the TESDA Technology Institutions (TTIs) to immediately start the training of the 37,293 enrollees in various courses under the construction sector in preparation for the Build, Build, Build Program of President Rodrigo Duterte.

Mamondiong has called for the immediate enforcement of the program for construction scholars to ensure that there is enough supply of manpower in the industry and not cause any delay in implementation of the government projects.

According to the TESDA chief, the government would be needing 300,000 construction workers for the mega bridge projects of Duterte nationwide, 100,000 of whom the government agency vowed to train and ready for employment.

Mamondiong added, however, that he was disappointed with thfe low turnout of the two national TVET enrollment events for the construction sector due to low salaries.

He said that he has written the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and Department of Pub-

lic Works and Highways (DPWH) to consider ways of increasing the salary of construction workers so that more would be encouraged to be employed in the sector.

In job fairs held last April 5-6, there were 36,314 job openings for construction and IT-BPM. There were 7,898 applicants for TVET graduates/regular applicants and overseas Filipino workers (OFWs); 1,350 were hired on the spot; and 378 companies participated.

For construction, there were 6,121 applicants; 27,591 available jobs; 1,227 hired on the spot, and 249 construction companies participated in jobs bridging.

Under IT-BPM, 1,777 applicants; 8,723 job opening; 123 hired on the spot and 123 companies took part.

For the special TVET enrollment and jobs bridging, 141 OFWs were given assistance: 99 for training, 37 for employment and 5 for various services of the agency.

During the holding of two national enrollment and jobs bridging last February 27-28 and April 5-6 nationwide, up to 207,103 have enlisted for training in different tech-voc courses; 15,830 job applicants showed up to apply for 117,528 job opening; 4,256 were hired on the spot and 1,248 firms joined.

Mamondiong directed all the Regional Directors, Provincial/District Directors to accommodate all applicants/registrants during the National TVET Enrollment Day last Feb. 27-28 and Special Enrollment for Construction and IT-BPM last April 5-6, including the indigenous peoples (IPs) and rebel returnees.

“You are further directed to communicate to the applicants/registrants the status of their applications and provide other necessary details pertaining to the training such as the date and venue of their training,” said Mamondiong as contained in his memorandum sent to regional directors, provincial/district directors of the agency.

He said that the status report of these activities will be submitted to the Office of the Director General (ODDG) for Policies and Planning of TESDA. The top 10 qualifications under the IT-BPM sector were Computer Systems Servicing NC II, Visual See enrollees, page 9

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Electric cooperative assures sustained power on May 14 Cotabato has assured voters and election staff of continued and sustained KIDAPAWAN City--The power during the barangay management of the local and Sangguniang Kabataan electric cooperative in North elections on May 14.

By Malu Cadelina-Manar MindaNews

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The only other selected beneficiaries of the program in Mindanao are the cities of Puerto Princesa, Cagayan de Oro and Zamboanga.

Jail nurse Efren Saldua said that aside from men having sex with men, the other targets of the program are youngsters and people addicted to injectable drugs.

The DOH team also conducted an HIV awareness briefing and counseling to inmates prior to the test.

Adhering to law, the results of the HIV test will be confidential and will be released only to the concerned inmate.

PH registers 871 new HIV cases in February Last month, the health department reported more than 800 new cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) last February.

According to the February 2018 HIV/AIDS Registry of the Philippines (HARP) from the DOH’s Epidemiology Bureau, a total of 871 new HIV cases were recorded nationwide during the second month of the year, bringing the total to 1,892 new HIV cases since the start of the year.

“Sixteen percent (135 cases) had clinical manifestations of advanced HIV infection (WHO clinical stage 3 or 4) at the time of diagnosis,” said the DOH report.

A total of 22 deaths were recorded in February.

Sexual contact remains the predominant mode of transmission comprising

841 cases or 97 percent, while 86 percent or 723 cases of newly-diagnosed infections involved males who have sex with males.

The report shows that about one-third or 32 percent (275 cases) were from the National Capital Region; followed by Calabarzon with 15 percent (132 cases); Central Visayas with 10 percent (86 cases); Central Luzon with 9 percent (79 cases); and Western Visayas with 8 percent (67 cases).

Since 1984, the DOH has recorded 52,280 HIV cases in the country, including 5,336 with advanced infection, and 2,511 deaths. With a report from the Philippine News Agency

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who was stabbed to death at the boundary of Balo-i, Lanao del Norte.

The mayor said the driver succumbed to seven stab wounds and that driver’s motorcycle is nowhere to be found.

Regencia has already extended his “deepest sympathy” to the family and relatives of the driver.

He said the carnapping incident and the murder of the driver are evil deeds, and must be stopped, said Regencia as he strongly condemned the killing.

As this developed, the mayor ordered the local police immediately arrest the suspects, put them behind bars or, kill them if they would resist arrest.

With a report from Maricris Jumalon Tumimbang / City Information Office

Engr. Godofredo Homez, general manager of the Cotabato Electric Cooperative (Cotelco), made the assurance during Cotelco’s regular blocktime program aired over Catholic-run DXND on Tuesday.

Homez said the electric cooperative has enough power supply that could sustain the needs of their

power consumers.

Cotelco, he stressed, has bought at least 40MW of power from different sources, most of which come from coal-fired power plants in Mindanao.

“With our current power situation, I can assure there would be no brownouts to occur in our service areas,” said Homez.

C otel c o c ove rs t he municipalities of Magpet, Makilala, Tulunan, M’lang, Carmen, Kabacan, Matalam, President Roxas, Antipas, Arakan, and Kidapawan City, all in North Cotabato. It has 130,000 power consumers as of May 2018, said Cotelco’s information officer Romnick Cabaron.

Homez, however, could not make a hundred percent assurance if bad weather, like heavy winds and torrential rains, would become a problem.

“During bad weather, we are always bombarded with problems like trees falling on our electrical

lines, especially when these lines are located on Mount Apo,” he said.

This, however, can be given a solution, he explained.

They have crew who could work, even during nighttime, to work on “fault lines” or lines affected by bad weather.

A seven-hour blackout occurred here on April 23 when a durian tree, toppled by strong winds and rain, fell on a transmission line.

Another blackout occurred Sunday evening in Makilala when a coconut tree fell on one of Cotelco’s 69KV lines.

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Old Pinoys worried about Filipinos too much self-interest

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans…”

(Proverbs 16:3, the Holy Bible).

-oooEX CAPT. GAUDENCIO SUNGA, 73, A PILLAR BGY. SAN MIGUEL, MEXICO, PAMPANGA: Mr. Gaudencio Sunga of Bgy. San Miguel, Mexico, Pampanga is one of the former village chiefs of their locality who is until now valued by his constituents for his opinions on a lot of things, one of which pertains to his perception that more Filipinos nowadays have become shamelessly selfish.

Although he is already 73 years old, he is still being tapped as an adviser of the present barangay captain.

I happened to be with Capt. Sunga on Tuesday, May 08, 2018, at a court hearing at the Mexico Municipal Trial Court and, later in the day, at the house of a common friend, Mr. Roberto Ibe, where we were both invited to partake of the fiesta delicacies---stewed native duck, pork menudo, shrimps, and blanched vegetables dipped in a local Kapampangan delicacy called “buro” among others--- they prepared for their barangay fiesta on that day (see photos at www.facebook.com/ attybatas).

In the course of our discussions, I saw an overriding concern on his part where the Philippines might be headed just several years from now, in the face of what he said was an emerging yet

clear culture of selfishness on the part of many of our countrymen, mainly pushing and working only for their own personal, family and political, interests, above everything else.

-oooOLD FOLKS WORRIED ABOUT FILIPINOS’ CULTURE OF SELF-INTEREST: Former Bgy. Capt. Gaudencio Sunga of Bgy. San Miguel, Mexico, Pampanga surely is not alone in perceptions like this. Many from the older generation of Filipinos are also worried that more and more Filipinos are steadily shedding godliness and patriotism.

And they are aware of the dangers that this kind of selfishness is sure to bring about, especially in fomenting dissension and outright

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discord among the citizenry.

Many senior citizens have come to be comparing this brewing dissension and discord among Filipinos to the curses which God in the olden times threw against the men and women who tried to put up a tower that would reach the gates of heaven---the one they would call the Tower of Babel. Because of God’s anger against the people who seemed to have desired putting themselves at par with God, He allowed them to fight with one another, and be deprived of understanding.

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Think A Minute

Expect the best

Think a minute.

A famous professor from Harvard University did a study in a primary school.

At the beginning of the school year the teachers were given the names of 5 children. The teachers were told that these 5 were the best students in the class. But the fact was that these students were only average. Well, guess what?

By the end of the year all 5 average students scored among the highest in the class. They even gained 15-30 I.Q. points!

So what made those average students change so much to become top students? The only difference was the change in the teachers’ attitudes. Since the

teachers believed that these 5 kids were the top students, they expected more from them and treated them with more respect. So these 5 average students began to believe and expect more from themselves, just by the way the teachers viewed and treated them.

You know, if you expect the best from people, they’ll usually want to give you their best. A great leader said: “Treat a person just how he appears to be on the outside, and you’ll make him even worse. But treat a person like he’s already a success, and you’ll help make him the best he can be.”

It reminds me of the true story of 7-year-old

COMMENTARY:

Johnny. His school teacher got so tired of him one day she said: “Johnny, you’re the naughtiest boy in this class! Besides that, you’re the dumbest!” The next year Johnny had a different teacher. After the first day of class, his new teacher met with him. She said: “Johnny, I’ve heard a lot about you!” Then she smiled and said to him: “But I don’t believe a word of it!” From the beginning, Johnny’s new teacher treated him as if he was one of the smartest, best behaved students. Well, you guessed it. After just a few months, Johnny became one of the top students in that class. Later on he was made a school prefect and

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leader!

That’s the power of our love, belief, and encouraging attitude toward our children. You see, that’s how God loves and believes in you and the abilities He gave you. So won’t you ask Jesus Christ to take charge of your life today, and every day of your life? He’s the One Who will help you become your best. He’ll also help you to love and expect the best from others.

Just Think a Minute.

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Galvanize Halal Advocacy: Seize a Slice of USD 580 billion?

DAVAO City--Online statistics varies as to quantifying the Global Halal Consumer Market’s worth in terms of US dollars. One estimates it at more than 580 billion dollars today or two more years from now while another projects it to rocket up to $2.6 trillion dollars by 2020!

Government economic interest is understandably to seize that slice of the more than 500 billion dollars worth Global Halal pie. On the other hand, local Muslims stakeholders’ interest is to fill the need for faithinspired Halal consumerism market with full involvement of local Ulama such as the Darul Iftah Council as a non-government agency with a substantive right to invoke separation of State and Church constitutional

limitation.

On the expediency of technical aspects of Halal, yes, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) should be in charge but in the aspect of ensuring Shariah compliance, the authority rests intrinsically upon the Ulama and Darul Iftah Council.

This is utterly relevant if our government – as the only Catholic dominated nation in Asia – is truly serious in improving its Halal credibility amongst Muslim nations of the world and its capacity to meet or fulfill Halal global demand not only in export.

I concur with Atty. Mehol Sadain, former secretary at the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF)

that “the government thrust in giving the chairmanship to DTI on account mainly of the export facet of the venture is self-defeating.

How will Muslim countries react to a Halal accreditation Board whose Muslim composition is not even assured?”

Indeed, it is imperative for all multi-stakeholdersMuslim or not- to proactively support the government to solve problems as they arise, and to advocate for a genuine reform agenda to make our halal industry globally competitive.

Three major challenging Halal issues were commonly shared by government lead agencies, local business entrepreneurs, including an international Halal Certifier CEO based in Dubai last March 23, 2018 dur-

ing the event organized by the Mindanao Islamic Chamber of Commerce Inc, (MICCI), DOT and DTI dubbed “Halal Business Opportunities in Trade & Tourism Forum” held at the Ballroom of Marco Polo Hotel, Davao City.

The Philippines as the only Catholic-dominated country in Asia is bent on competing to seize a slice of the Global Halal Market pie but sad to say World Halal Conferences, Summits, Fora in the offing ultimately winded up cancelled or withdrawn due to our lack of capacity to provide Halal foods and services; and that we do not have Halal Credibility based on International Halal Market Perception.

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Dad eyes buses to boost tourism

By Eloy Rafanan USTP BSTCM-Intern

THE City Tourism Office (CTO) in Iligan City is planning to tap the services of bus companies to boost the city’s tourism industry, a report reaching Mindanao Daily said yesterday.

Councilor Sorilie Bacsarpa said buses can help advertise all significant tourist spots in the city through its pre-installed LED monitors, wrote Maricris Jumalon Tumimbang of the City Information Office.

The councilor said it will help inform regular passengers and travelers about the places they can visit with their families.

Bacsarpa said the project will boost the city’s tourism industry.

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Regencia turns over new car to CSWD

By Roxanne Roxas USTP/BSTCM intern

ILIGAN City--Mayor Celso Regencia on Wednesday turned over a brand new car to the City Social Welfare and Development (CSWD) office.

Regencia turned over the car’s key to Grace Joy Saquilabon, head of CSWD, during the agency’s opening of the building’s second floor.

Earlier, the CSWD transferred to Barangay Saray where

the construction of its multistorey building is ongoing.

Regencia and Saquilabon, including the members of the City Council, also graced the ceremonial cutting of ribbon for the CSWD’s second floor on May 8.

For her part, Saquilabon thanked Mayor Regencia who vowed to release more funds to complete the building construction. With a report from Maricris Jumalon Tumimbang / CIO

CSWD office in Iligan to receive more funds

By Rosa Mae Porsuelo USTP/BSTCM intern

ILIGAN City--Mayor Celso Gomera Regencia yesterday said he will set aside more funds to complete the construction of the new building of the City Social Welfare and Development (CSWD) office located in Barangay Saray this city.

This year, Regencia said he will allocate P1.5 million for building’s railings on its balcony to avoid unnecessary

accidents.

The local chief executive said he will give additional P3 million in 2019 to complete the construction of the building.

During its opening day on May 8, Regencia said the CSWD must have a decent office since it is an agency that caters to the needs of the people, from social services, out of school youth, women’s, person’s with disabilities (PWDs) and in times of disaster. With a report from Maricris Jumalon Tumimbang / CIO

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BPI Foundation adopts 4 communities to mark its 40th anniversary Manila, Philippines – BPI Foundation, the social innovation arm of Bank of the Philippine Islands, recently marked its 40th anniversary with the launch of Adopta-Community, an initiative that will replicate sustainable solutions from the foundation’s four program pillars - entrepreneurship, education, environment, and employee-volunteerism - in four underserved towns across the country.

“Building on our wealth of experience as the social innovations platform of BPI, we are scaling up our efforts by adopting communities – a first in the 40-year history of the foundation,” said Maricris San Diego. “By strengthening their communal capacity and cultivating their potential, we are getting closer to our vision of a nation of self-reliant and financially healthy communities.”

BPI Foundation will support entrepreneurship promotion in up-and-coming surfing hotspot Gubat, Sorsogon by holding various TESDA-accredited training seminars and mentoring sessions to help preserve culture and propel the thriving ecotourism in the area.

It has partnered with Gubatnon Adventourism, an ecotourism social enterprise, to help implement this.

Its adopted community for its education pillar is Cagayan de Oro, the youth capital of Mindanao,

(L-R:) BPI EVP Simon Paterno, BPI EVP Antonio Paner, Msgr. Jose Clemente Ignacio (Vicar General and Moderator Curiae of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila), BPI President Cezar “Bong” Consing, BPI Foundation Executive Director Maricris San Diego, BPI Foundation Associate Director Tessa Calalang, BPI EVP Ramon Jocson, Dr. Bernardo Villegas (UA&P Director of Center for Research and Communications), Daniel Montecillo (International Care Ministries Board Member), and Fred Ayala (CEO of Ayala Education)

by bringing BPI SHAPE, a program that empowers senior high school students to become more employable. To implement this, it has partnered with youth consultancy social enterprise YGOAL. Meanwhile, BPI Foundation will adopt Agta/ Dumagat-Remontado communities in General Nakar, Quezon and Tanay, Rizal for its environment pillar by assisting them in livelhood

projects that will enable them to protect their surrounding forest areas.

Lastly, it will replicate its 5-year BPI BAYAN project in Brgy. Tuburan, EB Magalona, Negros Occidental to Brgy Batea, Bacolod, also in Negros Occidental. It will engage BPI volunteers to work with communities in mangrove reforestation efforts, financial wellness training, and livelihood augmentation opportunities.

Learn more about the programs of BPI Foundation by following its Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ BPIFoundation) or visit the official website (www.bpifoundation.org/).

ABOUT BPI FOUNDATION The story of empowerment is at the center of BPI Foundation’s work. Through our programs in Education, Entrepreneurship, and the Environment, we build the

Filipinos’ ability to participate in a dynamic economic landscape. Where there are gaps in knowledge and a lack of access to the right opportunities, we build bridges, ensuring that no one is left out of progress, that quality of life improves, and that everyone is able to meaningfully contribute to the continued development of the country.

In order to create innovative ways of solving

Ayala Land earnings up 17% in Q1 MANILA – Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) grew its net income to PHP6.52 billion in the first quarter of 2018, up 17 percent from the same period in 2017.

Total revenues also increased by 17 percent to PHP36.98 billion due to the substantial growth of

property development and the sustained performance of commercial leasing.

Property development revenues grew 29 percent to PHP25.14 billion driven mainly by residential revenues which surged 34 percent to PHP21.77 billion.

This was well supported by strong local demand for property which fueled reservation sales to increase by 16 percent to PHP31.5 billion.

Meanwhile, commercial leasing revenues grew 11 percent to PHP8.16 billion due to the increasing con-

tribution of newly opened malls, offices and hotels and resorts.

“With the sustained economic growth of our country, demand for residential products across all market segments remained strong in the first quarter of this year. Our leasing

businesses also continued their steady increase in contribution, as recently opened malls and offices stabilize and start making an impact to our bottom line,” said ALI President and Chief Executive Officer Bernard Vincent Dy. (PR)

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construction projects of its real estate arm Eton Properties Inc. at PHP3 billion, in addition to its joint venture project with Ayala Land Inc. “Eton will continue to enjoy high occupancy rates for its BPO (business process outsourcing) office buildings, as well as the retail space that complement these projects. Demand should continue for the buildings being constructed,” he said.

Tan said the Philippine National Bank (PNB) targets to spend PHP2.5 billion this year; Asia Brewery Incorporated (ABI), PHP2 billion; and Tanduay Distillers Inc. (TDI), PHP500 million. LT Group spent PHP7.4 billion for 2017.

He expects a better year for its businesses, especially for tobacco, but will be challenging for some consumer businesses.

“The government’s actions versus the illicit trade, which includes smuggled and locally produced products, have been a welcome development as this has leveled the playing field.

However, we have to remain vigilant to keep the illicit trade from prospering again,” he told the group’s stockholders’ meeting.

Tan pointed out that the implementation of the

first package of Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) increased the prices of some consumer goods with the imposition of a tax on sugary drinks and excise taxes on petroleum products, among others.

“While TRAIN’s Package One translated to additional disposable income for consumers, it remains to be seen how this additional

LT Group sets P10-B capex for 2018 MANILA -- LT Group Inc., conglomerate of taipan Lucio Tan, has earmarked a PHP10-billion capital spending this year, as it continues to grow its various businesses on the back of a growing economy.

LTG President Michael Tan told reporters Tuesday that bulk of the amount would be earmarked for the

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development challenges, we take BPI’s experience as the country’s most established financial institution and infuse it with fresh perspectives, collaboration with strategic partners, and a deep understanding of the needs of communities.

By investing in the Filipino today, we make the best happen for the country tomorrow.

Learn more at www.bpifoundation.org.

DOE vows faster processing of key energy projects

By Ma. Cristina Arayata

MANILA – The Department of Energy (DOE) on Tuesday vowed to expedite the processing of papers related to major energy projects.

The DOE announced that the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of EO 30 signed by President Rodrigo Duterte in June 2017 was published in major newspapers last May 4, and will take effect immediately.

The EO created the Energy Investment Coordinating Council (EICC) to streamline the regulatory procedures affecting energy projects of national importance.

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IFAD supports farmer-groups in AgNor under DAR Project ConVERGE The International Fund for Agricultural Development or IFAD, an international development financing institution based in Rome, Italy visited SIUFMULCO or San Isidro Upland Farmers Multi-Purpose Cooperative of Agusan del Norte on May 05-06, 2018.

The delegates led by Ms. Charlotte Salford, IFAD Associate Vice President for External Relations and Governance Department and Ms. Wei Wang, IFAD Director for APL and Special Adviser to the IFAD President were very pleased to hear the success story how SIUFMULCO has grown over the years.

Provincial Director of DAR Agusan del Norte Mr. Andre Atega, said that Project ConVERGE or Convergence on Value Chain Enhancement for Rural Growth and Development is investing around PhP180 million to develop the abaca

industry and related commodities in the province involving SIUFMULCO and other 20 Agrarian Reform Beneficiary Organizations in the municipalities of Tubay, Jabonga, Kitcharao and Santiago.

SIUFMULCO takes pride of its current PhP 30 million assets. It was formerly assisted by the Northern Mindanao Community Initiatives and Resource Management Project (NMCIREMP) implemented

by DAR and financed by IFAD and by the Rural Micro Enterprise Promotion Programme (RuMEPP) implemented by the Department of Trade and Industry also financed by IFAD. There are two on-going IFAD financed projects in Agusan del Norte, the Project ConVERGE implemented by the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in the ARC cluster of Tubay,

Jabonga, Kitcharao and Santiago; and FishCORAL implemented by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in coastal communities around Butuan Bay. ConVERGE, a USD 52 million project implemented in 10 provinces in Mindanao, aims to increase the profitability of agrarian reform beneficiaries and small holder farmers.

BFAR FishCORAL project estimates that around PhP 80 million will be allocated to improve the marine resources and fishing communities in Butuan Bay. FishCORAL or Fisheries, Coastal Resources and Livelihood, a USD 43 million project, intends to improve marine resources and the livelihoods of fishing communities in 11 bays nationwide.

Mr. Jerry Pacturan, IFAD Country Programme Officer,

was also happy to announce that around USD 66 million for the Rural Agro-enterprise Partnerships for inclusive Development and Growth (RAPID) project was approved by the IFAD Executive Board in its meeting in April 2018.

RAPID will be implemented by DTI in 20 provinces (including Agusan del Norte) in Mindanao and Eastern Visayas.

RAPID aims to sustainably increase the incomes of small farmers and unemployed rural women and men across selected value chains.

With the approval of RAPID by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board on 24 April 2018, DTI Undersecretary for Regional Operations Group Zenaida Maglaya is very hopeful that RAPID will kick off on the ground by July 2018.

The Social Security System (SSS) formally opened its newly-renovated Makati-Gil Puyat Branch located at the ground floor of Employee Compensation Commission Building along Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City on May 8.

SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel F. Dooc said the renovation of the SSS Makati-Gil Puyat Branch is part of the continuous commitment of SSS to provide better service to its members.

“With the growing number of members, we want to provide them with a more convenient place for their transactions and better facilities to cater to their needs

with their SSS accounts,” said Dooc.

Situated in Makati’s Central Business District, the newly-upgraded branch caters to more than100,000 members and over 8,000 employers from four barangays namely: Bel-Air, Dasmariñas, Urdaneta, and Forbes Park.

As of March 2018, SSS Makati-Gil Puyat branch has an average daily transaction of over 17,000 with an average monthly collection of P151.40 million.

“We have also created additional tellering facilities to accommodate our paying members,” said Dooc.

Dooc led the inauguration and was joined by Depart-

ment of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary and concurrent Social Security Commission ex-officio member Silvestre H. Bello III and other SSS officials, namely SSS Senior Vice President for NCR Operations Group Jose B. Bautista, SSS OIC-Vice President for NCR South Cristine Grace B. Francisco, and SSS Makati-Gil Puyat Branch Head Maria Rita S. Aguja.

“SSS Makati-Gil Puyat Branch has been committed in providing service to our members for more than 33 years now. We thank our dear employees for their dedication and patience in providing unrelenting service to our members,” said

Dooc.

Categorized as a mega branch office, SSS MakatiGil-Puyat offers wide array of services such as issuance of social security (SS) number, Employer ID number and certificate of registration; acceptance of contribution and loan payments; data capture services; issuance of Unified Multipurpose Identification (UMID) Card; and receipt of benefit and loan applications.

It has been a recipient of several recognitions, among them the 2015 CSC Excellence Rating Anti-Red Tape Act, 2014 PhilPost Recognition Award for Process Excellence, and 2017 Mobile Champion from Filmetrics.

Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III renewed calls for employers to regularize their workers and observe general labor standards as the labor department finalizes the list of violators and those that continue to engage in illegal contractualization practices.

Bello said the Bureau of Working Conditions (BWC) is just validating its inventory for submission to Malacanang by May 25.

President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered Bello to identify and submit a list of companies violating labor laws and those engaged in illegal labor-only contracting.

The labor department has been conducting inspections of establishments in the country for compliance of labor laws and standards and occupational health and safety. Fast-food chains, malls, and manufacturing companies are some of the priority industries being inspected, and Bello said more compliance orders to regularize workers across all regions are underway.

Bello also said the Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) has expressed support over the campaign of the government to provide security of tenure and regularize workers.

“We gained the support

of ECOP and they vowed to kick out from their organization any employer who will not obey the orders of the President and DOLE,” he said.

But he cited the government’s deficiency in inspection with insufficient number of labor inspectors.

“There are around 900,000 business establishments in the country for which we need to inspect. However, we only have 570 inspectors.

But we are not sleeping on our responsibilities,” Bello said.

BWC Director Ma. Teresita Cucueco said so far the regions that have submitted the list of non-compliant

companies are Regional Office Nos. 4B, 6, 7, 11 and 12. The others are expected to submit within the week.

“Of the submitted list, company violations usually involve non-compliance with minimum wage orders, proper computation of overtime pays, and remittance of social benefits,” she said.

During the conducted inspections, Cucueco said another frequent violation of employers is not having a safety officer who will be in-charge of evacuation planning, monitoring, and checking of occupational safety in the workplace and other safety-related matters in the company. #Paul Ang

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Arrested Lito Estember (left), provincial Globaltech coordinator, exchanges view with the arresting officers, retired marine major Manuel Fraginal Sr. (center), Executive Assistant VI of PCSO General Manager Alexander Balutan and Atty. Renoir Baldovino, chief, NBI Bacolod (right). photo supplied

24 arrested over Globaltech’s illegal gambling operations in Negros Occidental Twenty-four people were arrested in two separate operations by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) and National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) against Globaltech Mobile Online Corporation’s illegal “Peryahan ng Bayan” activity the other day in Negros Occidental.

Retired Marine Major Manuel Fraginal Sr., Executive Assistant VI of PCSO General Manager Alexander Balutan, said the joint operations were conducted on May 7 in the cities of Bacolod and Escalante.

“Out of 24, 13 persons came from Burgos-Lacson St., Bacolod City and the other 11 from a house in North Avenue, from Escalante City (bet collection station),” Fraginal said, also Chief of PCSO’s Nationwide Inter-Branch Security Monitoring!

The NBI team was led by lawyers Renoir Baldovino and Jose Gabriel Jr. One of the arrested persons was Lito Estember, provincial coordinator, who had earlier reported to the local media that he filed criminal charges of grave coercion and alarm and scandal against Fraginal in his previous operation against his group.

“We also confiscated various illegal numbers games paraphernalia to include two draw court machines, cartons/boxes of bet slips/ papelitos, and numerous office equipment to include desktop computers, two large air-conditioning sets, calculators, loud speaker boxes, water dispensers, tables and chairs,” Fraginal said.

Fraginal said the PCSO was able to get a court order from Executive Judge Cecilyn E. Burgos-Villabert of the Regional Trial Court ( RTC),

Branch 89, Quezon City, to conduct search and arrest against Globaltech’s illegal gambling operation.

The anti-illegal gambling operation in Bacolod was witnessed by Thelma Aguilar, a barangay kagawad of Brgy.

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The joint PCSO-NBI team closed and padlocked Globaltech’s draw court and left behind the signage, “Establishment has been closed in violation of RA 9287.”

Republic Act 9287 is an act increasing the penalties for illegal numbers game.

Fraginal stressed that President Rodrigo Duterte earlier issued Executive Order 13, requiring all local government units and law enforcement agencies to clear their areas of illegal gambling.

“I reiterate that this is a national project, so we will support it,” Fraginal said.

Earlier, Balutan appealed to the public to support PCSO and its products.

“Let us support President Rodrigo Duterte’s national campaign to curb illegal gambling. With more revenues, more funds will be provided to the local government units and to your constituents. Malaki ang tiwala ni Presidente sa leadership ng PCSO. We shall not fail him,” Balutan said.

The arrested individuals were brought and confined to the NBI Headquarters in Bacolod for fingerprinting and identification, including all the confiscated gambling paraphernalia for court presentation, inquest, and filing of appropriate charges.

The joint PCSO-NBI operation has been executed without any harm and/or injury committed to other person and/or entity and their property in closing down the Globaltech’s illegal activity.

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Suspected drug pusher killed in DavNor shootout DAVAO CITY -- Joint operatives of the Tagum City Police and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) 11 killed a suspected illegal drugs peddler in a shootout Tuesday in Purok 16, Barangay Madaum, Tagum City, Davao del Norte.

Nephi Noli Dimaandal, PDEA-11 spokesman, said suspect Jay-ar Abayon Tulod also yielded PHP600,000 worth of suspected shabu, assorted drug paraphernalia, and a.38 revolver with live ammunition.

Dimaandal said Tulod was killed when he engaged the operatives in a shootout when operatives of the Davao del Norte Criminal Investigation and Detection

Team tried to implement a search warrant against him at around 3:30 a.m..

Tulod was rushed to the nearest hospital for medical treatment but was declared dead on arrival.

PDEA 11 Director Antonio Rivera said the incident should serve as a warning to all drug perpetrators operating in Davao Region that the government’s law enforcement agencies are working together to eliminate illegal drugs.

“This only shows that the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, Philippine National Police, and the community are one in the fight against illegal drugs,” Rivera said. PNA

Group backs Mayor Sara on waterways desilting DAVAO CITY – Davao City Mayor Sara Dutetre-Carpio is getting the support of an environmental group on the desiltation of the waterways in Davao City in anticipation of the rainy season.

Interface Development Interventions (IDIS) executive director Chinkie Pelino-Golle said the desilting and dredging activities are needed to unclog waterways such as rivers and streams and avoid overflowing and flooding in the communities near the riverbanks.

“Thankful mi kay Mayor Inday nga nag ingon siya nga i-desilt or i-dredge na ang Davao River (We are thankful to the order of Mayor Inday saying that the Davao River will be de-silted or dredged),” she said in an interview on Monday.

In her Executive Order No 09 issued last week, Duterte-Carpio said there is a need to desilt within the watershed areas to address the heavy siltation problem in rivers and streams, which could result in overflowing of water and flooding during the rainy season.

However, Golle said there should be a monitoring of the operation because some entities may take advantage of the desilting process by extracting sand and other materials from the city’s city rivers.

“Last year or two years ago sa Tamugan (River) ingon sila nga mag-desilt or mag-dredge kay gamiton sa Carmen. Pero ang mga partners namo sa community naga ingon nga daghan kaayo ang nangubkob didto, See backs, page 10

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200 exhibitors to join Davao’s tourism expo DAVAO CITY – For the fourth time, the organizer of the biggest construction and tourism expositions will bring over 200 exhibitors here for the Philbex and the Tourism and Leisure Expo (TLEX) 2018 events on May 10 to 13 at the SMX Convention Center.

This was announced on Monday by Abaigeal Quiohilag, the associate director for Corporate Planning and Special Projects of Worldbex Service International,

the organizer of the 4-day back-to-back Philbex and TLEX expositions.

TLEX is only in its second year in Davao. Quiohilag said there will be 200 exhibitors in Philbex and 95 for TLEX, although both events could still draw more participants from across the country.

This includes exhibitors from China and Indonesia.

She said the exhibition will include an Architect’s Gallery, a showcase of latest structural perspective of

the region’s top architects like the Far East Associates, the United Architects of the Philippines, and the Philippine Institute of Architects.

The Designer’s Gallery will also be one of the event’s highlights.

Quiohilag said Worldbex is bringing the two expositions to Davao again because of the city’s huge market for construction and design materials, noting its booming hotel and residential constructions.

“It is very apt for us to do

the construction shows here because of the Build Build Build program of the President (Rodrigo Duterte),” she said.

Carmen Grace Paragas, Worldbex marketing assistant, said Davao’s construction boom reflects the city’s golden age of infrastructure.

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CABINET MEETING. President Rodrigo R. Duterte greets Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo prior to the start of the 25th Cabinet Meeting at the Malacañan Palace on May 7, 2018. (Toto Lozano/Presidential Photo)

2 Japanese, Filipina face trafficking case DAVAO CITY--The Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS) police filed trafficking cases against two Japanese nationals and a Filipino over the alleged trafficking of 13 Japanese nationals, among them, minors.

Chief Inspector Milgrace Driz, the spokesperson of the Police Regional Office (PRO) XI, said on Tuesday that the two Japanese - identified as Hajime Kawauchi, 61, and Yuya Kawauchi, 35, a martial arts trainer; and Filipino Lorena Arbiz Mapagdalita, 56, are now

detained at the IGACOS police detention facility.

Mapagdalita alleged served as guardian of the 13 trafficked women and a male, seven of whom are minors.

Driz said the operation of the suspects was discovered after Mapagdalita reported to the police that four of her Japanese wards were missing.

This prompted the police, led by Supt. Venus Ortuyo, to conduct an investigation. Investigators found out that the victims were

forced into labor and were being maltreated at the facility located in Purok 5 Camotes, Barangay Toril, Babak, IGACOS. The police then asked the assistance of the Regional Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) XI composed of the police, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), City Social Welfare and Development (CSWD), Department of Justice and the Commission on Human Rights.

The team also coordi-

nated with the Japanese Consulate because the victims could hardly speak and understand English.

On May 2, IACAT team rescued the nine adult and minors and arrested the suspects.

Driz said the four Japanese nationals, who were earlier reported missing, were found out to have sought the help of the Japanese Consulate here. They are now in the custody of the Japanese consul.

The other three rescued female Japanese minors are

now under the custody of DSWD Home for Girls and Women in Maa, this city while the six male Japanese are in the custody of CSWD in IGACOS. Driz said five cases for violation of Republic Act 10364 (Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2012) and five cases for violation of Republic Act 7610 or the Child Abuse Law were filed against the suspects on Monday.

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By Naomi B. Gaje, Teacher-lll according to Fuentebella Salawagan Central Elementary School Salawagan,Quezon, Bukidnon include “building a con- Notice is hereby given that the estate of the deceased EDUnection in transit line from intestate Currently, the key to in the country means fewer ARDO ATO GALDIANO, who died on wealth and power lies in people will be unemployed. Visayas to Mindanao; a 600 September 26, 2013 at Prosperidad, megawatt plant to address Agusan del Sur; That he left a parcel education, thus, expanding Unemployment has a high the immediate need of Lu- of land under TRANSFER CERTIFIthe number of educated correlation with poverty; CATE OF TITLE NO. RT-48065 (Lot zon grid, for instance.” people wealth and power therefore, by employing No. 171-B-2-A-A-H, Psd-13-011972) Meanwhile, the DOE situated in Brgy. Ampayon, Butuan more people a country can be shared. noted that the IRR also City containing an area of (795) square Education is the key poverty rate will naturally Is the subject of AFFIDAhighlights the application meters; factor to reducing and decrease. Increasing literVIT OF SELF ADJUDICATION AND of the principle of presump- DECLARATION OF HEIRSHIP; made preventing global poverty. ally rate in the country can tion of prior approvals. and entered by ELISA L. GALDIANO, Many countries in the drastically improve the “This means that a holder after having been duly sworn to in world beginning to realize economic development. with the law, do hereby of the EPNS Certificate accordance the importance of educa- Education has proven to depose and state; That being the only tion and are investing it benefits women and girls is presumed to have al- surviving spouse of the deceased, I ready complied with the hereby adjudicate unto myself the significantly. Education at a higher rate than boys. real property above stated; Under requirements and permits said benefits people health The empowerment that Notary Public of Atty. Kahlil L. Lamigo; from other government as per Doc No. 07; Page No. 01; Book throughout their entire women /girls receive from permitting agencies,” it No. LXXI; Series of 2018. lives. An educated mother education both personcan protect their children ally and economically is said. (PNA) MDN: May 10, 17 & 24, 2018 and more like to use useful unmatched by any factors. tactics during pregnancy Women who are educated Publication Notice R.A. 10172 to avoid infectious disease are usually better decision later. In general, education maker and have a higher NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC increases the knowledge self-confidence. They are of how to live a healthy knowledgeable about the

Date: May 8, 2018 CCE-0021-2018 lifestyle and we all knew care of their families. that our wealth is our Today, through educa In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG tion we can reduce poverty health.

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 By educating entire by giving attention to the hereby served to the public that JOCEL JOY EMBODO has filed with this populace economic growth programs of the governOffice, a petition for correction of entry in sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” is natural effect. Study ment giving free vocational in the Certificate of Live Birth of JOCEL JOY EMBODO at New Murcia, show that an educated training course through Matanao, Davao del Sur and whose parents are Isabelo R. Gabaldon and Erlinda R. Embodo. person can get good job TESDA. Skilled workers Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opthat helps them uplift the has the chance to work position with this Office not later than May 25, 2018. standard of their living. in other countries for a Education can create greener pasture for their

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(Signature over printed name of the C/MCR) people who are ready for families. Education is imworkforce, more workers portant for better future.

MDN: May 10 & 17, 2018 slightly higher as more jobs are expected to be generated by the government’s “Build, Build, Build” infrastructure program.

This despite the expected increase in excise taxes for distilled spirits under the second package of TRAIN, he added. (PNA)

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R.A. Form No 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Zamboanga del Sur City/Municipality of Tukuran NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No. 9048/10172 a notice is hereby served to the public that CHARITO D. RESPICIO has filed with this office a Petition for Change of First Name from “TATA” to “CHARITO” in the Birth Certificate of TATA DULU RESPICIO who was born on MARCH 21, 1969 at Tukuran, Zamboanga del Sur and whose parents are FLORENCIO I. RESPICIO and EVANGELINE O. DULU. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than _____________.

(SGD.) GINALYN D. ACUÑA Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: May 3 & 10, 2018

Republic of the Philippines LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL Cagayan de Oro City

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NOTICE OF PUBLICATION May 8, 2018 CFN-_________ CCE-119-2018 R.A 10172

In the compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1, the guidelines in the implementation of Administrative Order No. 1, Series of 2012 (IRR of R.A 10172), notice is hereby served to the public that JAY E. CASANOBA has filed with this office, a petition for correction of Entry in sex from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of JAY ESTOQUE CASANOBA who was born on 18 July 1987 at Tibungol, Panabo, Davao and whose parents are Sulpicio B. Casanoba & Eunice S. Estoque.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may filed his/her written opposition with this office not later than May 30, 2018.

(SGD.) EVANGELINE C. TAPANGAN City Civil Registrar MDN: May 3 & 10, 2018

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health and well-being, and environment.

On top of the lined-up community projects, Hedcor will soon operate the EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of SPOUSES ORONTIUS C. CADELINA & HERMINIA A. CADELINA who died on May 15, 2000 and June 27, 1997, both died in Tagum City, that said deceased spouses, left a certain real properties, and more particularly described as follows, to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-71328 “A parcel of land (Lot 3983-B-9, Psd-104305-016084 being a portion of Lot 3983-B, Psd-10-004173, situated in the barrio of Pagatpat, Cagayan de Oro City, containing an area of ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY-ONE (1,971) SQUARE METERS; Is the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS; made and entered into by and among the HEIRS; Under Notary Public of Atty. Edith Abut Docdocil; as Per Doc. No. 459; Page No. 92; Book No. LXXIV; Series of 2017.

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NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Intestate Estate of ABELARDO D. CABULAY, married to Lucia Vicente Cabulay, who died on July 22, 2007 at Block 5, Lot 2, Brgy. 17. Port Poyohon, Butuan City , at the time of his death, he left only one (1) parcel of land together with improvement thereon and particularly described and bounded as follows: “A parcel of residential land situated at Lot 2, Block 5, Brgy. 17, Port Poyohon, Butuan City containing an area of Fifty-Eight (58) square meters, more or less with TAX DECLARATION NUMBER 08-005-0008-00400; Is the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF REAL ESTATE WITH WAIVER AND RENUNCIATION OF RIGHTS; executed by and among the HEIRS; That we, the heirs, have agreed and covenanted to CEDE, TRANSFER, and CONVEY unto our co-heir LUCIA V. CABULAY; Under Notary Public of Atty. Reggie E. Morales-Saludo.; as per Doc. No. 255; Page No. 51; Book No. XI; and Series of 2018.

MDN: April 26, May 3 & 10, 2018

68.8-MW Manolo Fortich Hydors as additional renewable energy for the island of Mindanao. (Hedcor) NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of EDITHO DESTUA, SR. who died on January 11, 2009 at Ramonal Village, Cagayan de Oro City, that said deceased left a Motor Vehicle, more particularly described as follows, to wit: MAKE/TYPE OF BODY: HONDA TMX 155, MOTOR NO.: KB507E-004051, CHASSIS NO.: KB507004050, PLATE NO.: KW-5598, MODEL: 2006, COLOR: BLUE; Is the subject of DEED OF ADJUDICATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE WITH SALE (INCLUDING THE CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE); made and entered into by and among the HEIRS/VENDORS; That we hereby SELL, DISPOSE AND CONVEY, as I hereby actually SOLD, DISPOSED AND CONVEYED the above-described Motorela to MURPHY Z. UBANAN, in the sum of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P100,00.00) Philippine Currency; Under Notary Public of Atty.

Jorge B. Magdaong, Jr.; as Per Doc. No. 482; Page No. 97; Book No. XIX; Series of 2017.

MDN: May 10, 2018

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of FRANCISCO S. DOONG who died on September 10, 2008 at Cagayan de Oro City, at the time of his death owned a Tricycle with Franchise Line under Control No. 2017-1264 and more particularly described as follows: MAKE: KAWASAKI, MODEL: 2006, TYPE: TRICYCLE, SERIES:BARAKO 175, PLATE NO.: 9B3814, MOTOR ENGINE NO.: BC175AEA51257, SERIAL/CHASSIS NO.: BC175AB34291, OR NO. : 1109583370, C.R. NO. 5026529-4, FRANCHISE CONTROL NO. : 2017-1264; Is the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE LATE FRANCISCO S. DOONG WITH DEED OF SALE; made and entered into by and among MARIA N. DOONG and EDGAR N. DOONG, as HEIR-TRANFEROR; That for and in consideration of the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND PESOS (Php 120, 000.00) Philippine Currency, in hand paid to me in full satisfaction and acknowledged to have received from the vendee, JULIUS H. PAMOR; Under Notary Public of Atty. Owen S. Marcial; as Per Doc. No. 257; Page No. 52; Book No. 08; Series of 2018.

MDN: April 26, May 3 & 10, 2018

R.A Form No. 10.1 (LCRO Republic of the Philippines OFFICE OF THE CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR CITY OF TAGUM NOTICE TO THE PUBLICATION May 2, 2018 CFN-0008-2018 In compliance with the Section 5 of Republic Act No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that BEVERLY MARTHA A. BETINOL has filed with this office a petition for Change of First Name from “BEVERLEY” to “BEVERLY MARTHA” in the Birth Certificate of BEVERLEY YMAS AGUDERA who was born on July 20, 1961 at TAGUM, DAVAO and whose parents are SANTOS ALMURADO AGUDERA and VICENTA DIAZ YMAS.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may filed his/her written opposition with this office not later than May 25, 2018.

(SGD.) FLORDELIZA J. ZULUETA, DPA City Civil Registrar

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Publication Notice R.A. 9048

Publication Notice R.A. 9048

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC In compliance with Section 5 of R.A No. 10172, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that BAMMY A. ARMERO has filed with this Office a petition for the correction of clerical error in the entry of the child’s sex from ‘’FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of BAMMY ABALAYAN ARMERO who was born on MAY 16, 1997 at Cagayan de Oro City and whose parents are REUBENCIO MANINGGO ARMERO and ANDRECITA SAARITA ABALAYAN. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than MAY 12, 2018.

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In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act. No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that LILIBETH MORADA LIGTAS, has filed with this office, a petition for change of first name from “CATALINA” to “LILIBETH” in the birth certificate of CATALINA N. MORADA, who was born on NOVEMBER 19, 1963 at MATANAO, DAVAO DEL SUR and whose parents are FLAVIANO N. MORADA and INES O. NAVARRO.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than ___________.

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act. No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that GRACE MORADA PIEDAD, has filed with this office, a petition for change of first name from “GRACIA” to “GRACE” in the birth certificate of GRACIA N. MORADA, who was born on APRIL 8, 1967 at MATANAO, DAVAO DEL SUR and whose parents are FLAVIANO N. MORADA and INES O. NAVARRO.

Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than ___________.

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(Last year or two years ago in Tamugan River, there was an order to desilt or dredge there so that the soil will be used in Carmen. But, our community partners there told us that there were many entities who dredged the river),” she said.

IDIS has been actively monitoring activities and promoting the protection of the city’s watersheds, being the primary source of drinking water.

In the order, the mayor appointed City Engineer Joseph Dominic Felizarta as chairperson and named the Department of Public Works and Highways, Davao City Mining Regulatory Board, Mines and Geosciences Bureau and City Environment and Natural Resources Office as members.

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Child Abuse Law against the suspects were junked for insufficiency of evidence. Based on further investigation, Driz said the Kawauchis arrived in Davao City last year. As shown in their passports, they have been in the country for the past 12 months.

It was further learned that the victims were trafficked through a website advertising about a school for English and Karate in the Philippines. The website is now being verified

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This ended up in the people’s destruction, and the destruction as well of the tower they wanted to reach the sky with. From the point of view of Filipino senior citizens, it would seem that the same kind of Biblical discord is striking the Philippines right now, particularly among the governing or ruling class. There is fear that this dissension and discord of our leaders would similarly result in the crushing and total destruction of our country.

-oooCHANGE MUST START IN, NOT OF, MEN: Capt.

Gaudencio Sunga of Bgy. San Miguel, Mexico, Pampanga and I discussed possible solutions to this problem--what should Filipinos do, and when should they act, to resolve the country’s problem of self-interest among its citizens.

And was I surprised that we both were led to a point which was somehow discussed among the people who attended the wake of my mother---that the country’s problems could be solved only if Filipinos would undergo a personal change in their hearts, minds, soul and spirit, towards recognizing and honoring God in their minds, speech, actions, and appearance.

Mr. Sunga and I were one in the perception that the one important change that the country needs today is not the change promised, or sponsored, by any politician or government official, but a change in each Filipino citizen himself or herself, a change that would compel him to recognize and honor God in his thoughts, speech, actions, and appearance.

Then and only then would beneficial change can truly come about!

-oooFOR QUESTIONS, REACTIONS: If anyone would like to ask me any question about what the burning issues of the day mean, or what we have discussed here, or to consult on any problem, whatever it maybe, please call 0917 984 24 68, or email me at batasmauricio@ yahoo.com, or post your concerns at www.facebook. com/attybatas. Promise, I will answer right away.

Thank God in the Name of Jesus, Amen!

Halal... from page 4

Establishments are very rare and if there are any it is just Certified Muslim Friendlyhotels and restaurants. As a Muslim, I believe that Halal does not begin and end with the logo because Halal is Islam- it is a way of life- and is not merely about not consuming pork or just not imbibing liquor and drugs. Halal is encompassing for every practicing Muslim.

Nonetheless, halal being holistic in conceptual approach and fundamental

principles is indeed universal. Why not promote halal awareness and practice in the context of universal health goals not restricted to religion?

One would be surprised to know that the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) systems intended to ensure the safety of food, chemicals and pharmaceuticals are practically compatible with the principles and concept of halal which essentially entails thoyyib– with a holistic approach on halal as a comprehensive way of life. Thoyyibrefers to good quality which means pure, fresh, safe, and good (not hazardous) to one’s well-being.

“O you people! Eat what is on earth, lawful (Halal) good (Thoyyib)…..” (2:168 Qur’an) In the Philippines, there was a time (but now not anymore) that I have seen food chain restaurants such as KFC, Greenwich, and McDonald’s with Halal certification from authorized certifying bodies. However, what we have now are certified “Muslim Friendly Hotels and Restaurants.”

But Muslims still worry if it is ensured that the products used from farm or point of origin until they reach the table are indeed halal or merely hiding in either alphanumeric codes of haram agents and derivatives or in the halal logo itself.

That is why the Halal Standards alongside with the Halal Assurance System (HAS) Management must be sustained all throughout the entirety of handling, process, and practice even after acquiring Halal logo or certification.

Be part of proactive solution and NOT of destructive problem: Galvanize Halal Advocacy. Harness RDPC Muslims Towards Social Enterprise Via Waqf.

Can we harness and implement Global Halal tourism as a unicorn business opportunity in order to boost Philippine economy considering that the total Muslim population is only more than 12 million (but PSA reports it is only 5.16 million)? It reminds me that Muslims have become a minority in the Philippine archipelago (but not in their own domain) of 103,821,858 total population (World Population Review 2017).

Yes, we can! Let us trust competent Muslims in the HAS management of Halal.

Why not empower Muslim SMEs to galvanize Halal market? Employ! Involve! and immerse untapped potential Muslims in halal certification, in halal establishments and faith-based farming and fishing.

I say that we harness RPDC Muslims as well!

“RPDC Muslims” refers to RICH and Resilient, Passionate, Dedicated, and Committed Muslims who desire for Allah’s sake to take action to proactively create structural change

Thursday, May 10, 2018 peacefully-specifically on the daunting issues of marginalization, graft and corruption, dangerous drugs, and environmental issues as well.

When we say rich, it is not limited to material wealth but includes potential, intellectual, and Islamic wealth. RPDC Muslims believe in Halal Social Enterprise via Waqf because they understand and take to heart that charity does not decrease one’s wealth. Halal Social Enterprise means “Doing Charity while Doing Halal Business” and not “Doing Halal Business while Doing Charity!”

Why? In this milieu, it is most important to prioritize social impact over profits. The Halal MVG must nurture Islamic heritage, creativity, innovation and resourcefulness to help build resilient, adaptable communities that will positively engage the disadvantaged. That is the essence of sadaqah and zakat.

Why not strengthen and improve RPDC Muslims’, Ulama’s, and Civil Society’s synergistic collaborative participation in Halal policy reforms?

Why not develop a HALAL environment conducive to decent work, job creation, and SME (smalla and medium enterprises) development via halal social enterprise and Waqf in the context of empowering the socially and economically marginalized?

Why not empower and train Muslim fledgling SMEs to become established by training them in the aspects of business management strategies and skills such as MYOB software for one?

In this age of interconnectivity, strategic relations and partnerships opportunities could lead to productivity via peace initiatives such as Halal social enterprises only if there is integrity, credibility and sincerity. Indeed, this laudable campaign must be visibly resonated by social and mainstream media both online or offline.

Thus, the lead conveners and organizers, Riwaya and MS3 Agri-ventures mutually came up initially with the RTD Forum: Harnessing RPDC Muslims Towards HaLaL Social Enterprise Via Waqf last Saturday afternoon 31st March 2018 at Lispher Inn Conference Room. Due to non-availability of the majority of panel of reactors, the conveners forego with the forum and just proceeded with a fruitful RTD. In collaboration with Darussalam Bookshop proprietor Ustadz Ismael Español and CEO Neil Abdul Kareem Santillan of MS3 Agriventures, Inc., and this writer, some Halal programs of action were discussed.

Ustadz Español shared invaluable insights on the spiritual and moral responsibility of Halal in Islam-that it is more than just strengthening the economic aspect of Muslims’ lives but also the

totality of their well-being.

He stressed the clarity of halal and the clarity of haram as well and exhorted that Allah enjoined Muslims to abandon doubtful matters so that you would not have cause to doubt anymore. He advocated for Halal tarbiyah and raising the consciousness of Holistic Halal for Muslims foremost so as not to weaken their resolve to abandon haram in their daily lives but to strengthen their faith in Allah.

CEO Santillan proposed to advocate policy change and institutional response via the feasible creation of Halal Economic Zone Authority in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) and Bangsamoro regional communities in collaboration and partnership with DTIPEZA (Philippine Economic Zone Authority. He lauded the propelling efforts by Ms Marilou Ampuan in actively promoting Halal advocacy campaign. Ampuan is the president of the Universal Islamic Center Foundation (UICF) and she holds a key position in the MICCI in Davao City.

I advocated for the creation of a Halal Entrepreneurs Advocacy Cooperative and to build a world-class Waqf-based Halal Hotel and Convention Center with food and cultural heritage showcasing the 13 ethnolinguistic groups of indigenous Muslim Filipinos plus the Lumads in the Philippines.

A waqf that will give back to madaris, hospitals, masaajid, the marginalized yateem (orphans), poor (masakeen) and destitute (fuqara).

Perhaps, after her World Street Food Congress 2017 sting, #Makansutraguru Chef Kf Setoh with Philippine Tourism Promotions Board – MICE Department and the Tourism Promotions Board (formerly Philippine Convention and Visitors Corporation), along with SM Supermalls and Department of Tourism (DOT) can help us come up with the first ever World Halal Heritage Food Congress 2018 event in Davao City, Philippines! In shaa ALLAH! Yes, former DOT Director Robby Alabado, thank you for inspiring me-why not?

This is a call resonating from Davao City in its bid to become a Halal model city in the Philippines: Be Part of Proactive Solution and NOT of Destructive Problem: Galvanize Halal Advocacy. Harness RDPC Muslims Towards Social Enterprise Via Waqf.

Thus, multistakeholders’ engagement and partnership will be conducted soon with Muslim SMEs in Davao City, Madaris, Darul Iftah Council, at MICCI as well as with government lead agencies (including of the ARMM) NCMF, DTI-PEZA, DOT, DTI, DOST, and Davao City Halal Industry Development Council (EO 2 S.2017) chaired by Mayor Inday Sara Duterte-Carpio,

with the MICCI President as vice chair.

Nonetheless, in galvanizing Halal advocacy, let us take heed from the sensible advice of Muslim Tausug scholar Ustaza Nur-Ainee Lim who sincerely encouraged: “study the bottlenecks encountered by past initiatives, so we may find a way to avoid loopholes, or improve access and sustainability of our program.”

I perfectly concur with her that there is no need to reinvent the wheel, the government just has to unlearn and understand the practical wisdom behind Thailand’s success as a major reputable halal exporter despite of the fact that it is a non-Muslim country.

Now, I know why I prefer to use halal glutinous rice powder made in Thailand even if I have to buy it all the way from Zamboanga City to Davao!

(MindaViews is the opinion section of MindaNews.

Warina Sushil Jukuy of Alhamdulillah Satti Tausug Catering Serivce is a correspondent of Riwaya)

Teachers... from page 1

in the electoral board.

“During election season, no group of people in government sacrifices more t han t he m ; t he y deserve it,” Nograles said.

“The stipend for teachers is not that big to begin w it h , e s p e c i a l l y w h e n you comp are it to t he daunting task at hand.

Sparing it from tax will be consistent with President Rodrigo Duterte’s pro-people stance,” he added.

Meanwhile, ACT Te a c h e r s R e p s . A nt o n i o Ti n i o a n d Fr a n c e C a s t ro u r g e d t h e B I R to positively act on the demand of the teachers to overturn its decision to imp os e a 5-p ercent withholding tax.

Tinio said he sees no re a s on for t h e B I R to deprive poll workers of their full compensation, noting that a majority of

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them are public school teachers earning below the P250,000 threshold that should already be exempt from income tax.

“Teachers deserve to receive the full amount of the honorarium after undertaking their high risk job as poll workers,” Tinio said.

For her part, Castro s a i d t r av e l a l l o w a n c e should not be taxed as it is essentially not an i nc ome but a c tu a l ly a form of reimbursement for the expenses incurred by poll workers in the performance of their duties.

“We enjoin BIR to immediately issue a decision that it will not tax the poll workers’ honorarium and travel allowance for election service. Moreover, we are calling on the Comelec (Commission on Elections) and a l l concer ne d gover n me nt age nc i e s to t a ke all necessar y means to guarantee that the improvements mandated by ESRA (Election Service Reform Act) are realized,” the lawmakers from the teachers’ group said.

The law provides for the following honorarium rates: the Chairperson of E le c tora l B o ards sha l l receive P6,000; members of Electoral Boards shall receive P5,000; Department of Education Supervisor Officials (DESO) shall receive P4,000; and support staff shall receive P2,000.

T he D e p ar t me nt of Education said these honorariums are exclusive of an additional P1,000 travel allowance.

Other benefits include a minimum of five days’ service credit; legal indemnification package wor t h P 5 0 , 0 0 0 ; m e d i cal assistance of up to P200,000; and electionrelated death benefit amounting to P500,000. A report from Filane Mikee Cervantes of the Philippine News Agency NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of MARTINA RATILLA & FORTUNATO RATILLA who died on January 10, 1986 & May 17, 1994, both died at La Hacienda Alicia, Bohol, that said deceased left a Parcel of Land situated at Tipolo, Ubay, Bohol and more particularly described as follows: TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (KATIBAYAN NG ORIHINAL NA TITULO BLG. 108066; Lot 9006, Cad. 554, Case 34) containing an area of ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FORTY FIVE (1, 445) SQUARE METERS, more or less, covered by FPA No. 071246-2452; Is the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH A DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PARCEL OF LAND; made and entered into by and among the HEIRS and VENDEE; That for and in consideration of the sum of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY THOUSAND PESOS ONLY (PHP 180,000.00) Philippine Currency, receipt of said amount is hereby acknowledge by the VENDOR after the amount is paid in hand by the VENDEE/S to the VENDORS hereby SELL, CEDE, TRANSFER and CONVEY the abovedescribed properties; Under Notary Public of Atty. Emelito J. Marquiño; as Per Doc. No. 403; Page No. 80; Book No. XV; Series of 2018.

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of REYNALDO B. FABRIA who died on April 28, 2011 in Zone 1 Upper Balulang, Cagayan de Oro City, that the said deceased, left a certain property, and more particularly described as follows, to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-80196 “A parcel of land (Lot 3131-A, Psd-10.001712, being a portion of Lot 3131 Cad 237, Cad 237, Cagayan Cadastre) situated in the Barrio of Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City, containing an area of TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-FOUR (254) square meters”; Is the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS WITH DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE; made and entered into by and among the HEIRS; That for and in consideration of the sum of TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS (P200,000.00), Philippine Currency, to the heirs, hereinafter referred to as heirs-vendors paid in hand, and receipt thereof is hereby SOLD, TRANSFERRED, CEDED and CONVEYED in a manner that is absolute a portion of the above described parcel of land, containing an area of ONE HUNDRED TWENTYNINE (129) square meters, in favor to SPOUSES MENELEO Q. SIAO, JR and JESSEBEAB L. SIAO, referred as the vendee; Under Notary Public of Atty. Edith Abut Docdocil; as Per Doc. No. 94; Page No. 19; Book No. LXXVII; Series of 2018.

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