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75th Anniversary of Cagayan’s Liberation during World War 2

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ODAY, May 12, 2020 is the 75th Anniversary of the liberation of what was then known as Cagayan (or Cagayan de Misamis to the older folks) from the Japanese Empire during World War II.

Unfortunately, due to restrictions enforced by the city government according to the IATF general community quarantine guidelines, no public ceremonies are still allowed to mark this milestone in our local his-

tory. According to the account documented in “The History of the Mindanao Guerrillas” shared with us by the late president of the American Guerrillas of Mindanao (AGOM) Virginia Hansen Holmes, Cagayan, Misamis (as Cagayan de Oro was then known) was wrested from the Japanese by the US forces and guerrillas under the 10th Military District, US Forces in the Philippines (USFIP) on 12 May 1945. However, as early as May 9, 1945, operations were already underway for the liberation of the city. Iponan-Cagayan Operation 9 May 1945 “Just before the landing of American forces in Mindanao on 10 May 1945, there were still Japanese pockets totaling about 300 men in the area west of the Cagayan River.” St Augustine Cathedral was bombed by the Americans during the battle to liberate “In coordination with See LIBERATION, page 11

Cagayan on May 9-12, 1945.

DepEd-10 chief: Education has to continue at all costs CAGAYAN de Oro City --“We make sure that education has to continue at all costs and in different modalities,” said Regional Director Arturo B. Bayocot during Talakayan sa PIA held recently. The Department of Edu-

cation (DepEd) announced August 24 as the opening of classes for the next school year. Bayocot said the opening may be face to face or online, depending on the local conditions of the area. He said August 24 is still months away and they are

hopeful that all will be back to normalcy. However still, the director said the department is braced and ready to all possibilities. Face to face classes could be conducted having basic measures that include social distancing which will

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reduce class population to 15 persons. If face to face classes will be a remote possibility due to COVID-19 pandemic threat, the mode of delivery of education will be made online. See EDUCATION, page 11

Casualty of War. The residence of Pastor Ilogon took a direct hit from a bomb dropped by US planes on May 10, 1945, the second day of the Battle for the Liberation of Cagayan. (Ilogon Family Archives)

Captain Andres Bacal:

Cagayan’s Forgotten War Hero By RAUL B. ILOGON

My interest in our local world war history started six years ago. But studying it with the absence of written primary sources compounded with the dying population of veterans was a hard task to do. Our local historians were silent about it perhaps because word-of-mouth and pass down stories were hard to validate without written primary sources. Yet Cagayan de Oro is blessed with so much written history. Our local heroes were properly documented starting with the arrival of the Spaniards. But after the Fil-Am War

Capt Andres Bacal, the CO of 109th regiment which retook Patag airstrip on May 9, 1945. photo courtesy of raul b. ilogon

the trail suddenly turns cold. Therefore I considered World War 2 as the missing See HERO, page 9

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Guerrilla Submarines in Northern Mindanao during World War II By MIKE BAÑOS

(We are bringing back this story in commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of the Liberation of Cagayan, Misamis (now Cagayan de Oro) from the Japanese during World War II.)

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URING World War II, US Navy submarines helped supply the Filipino and American guerrillas with arms, ammunitions and supplies, also ferrying personnel in and out of the islands. Known as the Spyron Operation, it supported the Filipino and American Guerrillas resistance to the Japanese occupation after the Philippines fell to the Japanese Imperial Forces in early 1942. The Spyron operation was key to the success of the resistance since without the arms and supplies ferried by US submarines, the guerrillas would have been unable to sustain their intelligence gathering and sabotage operations against the Japanese forces. Even before Corregidor surrendered, submarines were already playing a key role in the Battle for the Philippines supplying arms and ammunition to the beleaguered island, and ferrying people in and out the war zone.

Notable among these missions was the USS Swordfish (SS-193) under Lt. Cmdr. C.C. Smith which picked up President Manuel L. Quezon, his wife, two daughters, and son; Vice President Tomas Osmeña; Chief Justice Jose Abad Santos; and Philippine Army officers General Valdes, Colonel Nieto, and chaplain Captain Ortiz from Corregidor on February 19, 1942. Swordfish departed via a safety lane through the minefield in the harbor and headed for San Jose on Panay Island, where she arrived on February 22nd, and transferred President Quezon and his party to a motor tender. Quezon and his family proceeded to Iloilo. From here they were ferried to Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental by PT-41 and from there motored to Del Monte Airfield in Bukidnon where they were later flown to Australia by B-17.(Source: John Clear's collection of more than 63,000 pages of U. S. submarine World War II patrol reports, compiled

from original U. S. Government microfilms. URL: http://www.subsowespac. org/the-patrol-zone/specialmissions-part-i.shtml) The first Spyron operation in Northern Mindanao and seventh Spyron mission overall, involved the Bowfin (SS-287) under Cmdr. J. H. Willingham on Sept. 3, 1943 when it embarked nine persons and delivered seven tons of radio equipment and supplies at Iligan Bay, 1 ¼ mile east of Binuni Point (off present day Bacolod, Lanao del Norte). Four weeks later on Sept. 29, 1943, at the same location, Bowfin evacuated nine guerrillas, selected by their superior officers, to be transported to Australia. Among them were Col. Wendell Fertig’s executive officer Luis Morgan; Edward M. Kuder, a well-known superintendent of schools on Mindanao and Samuel C. Grashio, a U.S. Army Air Corps fighter pilot prior to his capture on Bataan. Grashio had survived

the infamous 'Death March' to be confined in three different Japanese prison camps before finally escaping from the Davao Penal Colony with a group of 10 POWs and two Philippine convicts and then joining the guerrillas. But perhaps the most famous submarine to figure in Spyron operations in Northern Mindanao was the USS Narwhal (SS-167), the lead ship of her class of submarine and one of the "V-boats", the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for the narwhal. She was named V-5 (SC-1) when her keel was laid down on 10 May 1927 by the Portsmouth Navy Yard in Kittery, Maine. As one of the biggest submarines in the US Navy during WW2, Narwhal was not really suited for attack so was assigned to transport supplies and personnel mainly to guerrillas in the Philippines, eventually became the leading submarine in supporting the Philippine guerrillas with nine secret

Commander Chick Parsons on the left with General Douglas MacArthur.

transport missions to her credit, five of which were conducted in the Caraga and Northern Mindanao regions. On her seventh war patrol and ninth Spyron mission, Narwhal skippered by Lt. Cmdr. F. D. Latta, entered Butuan Bay submerged at 0508 hrs. At 1605 hours, she sighted a launch flying the proper security signal. She surfaced and Colonel Wendell W. Fertig, AUS,

commander of the United States Forces in the Philippines (USFIP) and head of the organized resistance in Mindanao, came aboard. Narwhal then proceeded to Nasipit Harbor. On her way in she ran aground on hard sand in the channel's west bank, but managed to free herself quickly. At 1746 hours, to the tune of 'Anchors Away' played by See SUBMARINES, page 8

USS Bowfin SS-287 at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, is now a museum. It was the first sub to visit Northern Mindanao in WWII on Sept. 2, 1943 just 1.25 miles east of Binuni Point, Iligan Bay.

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Liderato ni Dr. Jerie Calingasan sa Provincial Task Force for COVID gasa sa Misamis Oriental GIKATAW-AN na lamang ni Misamis Oriental Governor Bambi Emano ang mga pagsaway nga nahiaguman sa chairman sa Provincial Task Force for Covid 19 nga si Dr. Jerie Calingasan. Matud ni Governor Bambi atol sa virtual flag

raising nga nahitabo Mayo 11, 2020 nga gikaibogan lamang kini sa pipila ka katawhan labina sa usa ka lider sa siyudad tungod kay maklaro man nga maayo ang performance ni Dr. Jerie labina diha sa pakigbatok sa Covid 19 sugod pa sa sinugdanan. Ehemplo niini nga hangtod karon nagpabilin nga walay positibo sa kaso sa Covid 19 ang lalawigan sa Misamis Oriental. “While how we will able to accomplish things in the province how we are tried to strengthened there are people who are envious to our task force chief, masinahon kaayo sa atong task force chief to a point that he was called names that was uncalled for where in fact until today malouy ta bisan kumingking wala siya makatupong sa atong task force chief nga si Dr. Calingasan,” matud ni Gov. Bambi. Gidayeg ni Governor Bambi ang paagi ni Dr. Jerie sa pagprotehir sa katawhan sa lalawigan tungod kay sa

paningkamot niini makita man nga wala gyod kaso sa Covid sa lalawigan. “This guy is very intelligent, this guy knows what he is doing even if others think that it was not yet ready to be implemented he was doing it already, had always been very advance. This guy is a blessing of Misamis Oriental, this guy is willing to sacrifice of Misamis Oriental, that is Doc Jerie Calingasan,” matud ni Gov Bambi uban sa pagpangayo og pasaylo kung kini gikaibgan. Dugang sa gobernador nga wala siya nalimot sa panawagan nga magtina-

bangay apan imbes ilang gihimo ang ilang parte sa pagprotehir sa katawhan gahimoun sa pipila nga negatibo. “Whatever we tried to do in helping them they look at it as a negative not a positive, you should learn from Dr. Calingasan kay hangtod karon zero ta,” matud ni Gov. Bambi. Pabilin nga gihangyo niini ang katawhan sa lalawigan mag-ampingon ug labaw sa tanan ang mga brgy official, mayores, MHOS ug uban front liners nga mas pahugtan ang pakigbatok niining makamatay nga virus.

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Decongesting the cites thru balik probinsya Corona Virus looms in congested areas where the virus can easily be transmitted – thus, social distancing is imperative. There is therefore the imperative need to decongest the urban centers. But how? Studies have shown that for every 4 people in the rural communities, 3 are migrating to the cities, especially the youth. What are the reasons behind such migration? Let us pause for a while and have a little reflection on some realities besetting the rural communities. What are these scenarios? First, is the loss of our ecological integrity. Where are now the 17 million hectares of dipterocarp forest where our Indigenous People were living before sustainably for hundreds, if not, for thousands of years? The forest was the source of their food (baboy damo, usa, pharmacy (herbal medicine), etc. Because of the massive destruction of the forest ecosystem in the last 100 years, the Indigenous Peoples (about 15 million of them) became the poorest of the poor. Even their ancestral domains were transformed into massive plantations, not for them, but to satisfy the consumerist lifestyle of the people in advanced countries. That is a great paradox in a country that can’t even satisfy its basic food staples like rice.

Poverty is also very much glaring in the coastal communities. Of the 13 major bays in the country. 10 are already biologically dead at the expense of the fishing communities who are also becoming the poorest of the poor. Silts eroded in the denuded uplands are killing the bays, worsened by the pollution from the surrounding industries that are treating the bays as their waste pits. Before, the Philippines had been described by Dr. Kent Carpenter, the Head of the UN-FAO as “the center of the center of marine life on earth.” But the Philippine archipelago had been treated as a waste pit by some advanced countries that did earn the ire of our beloved President. Why are the farmers abandoning farming and going to the cities to find jobs? The categorical answer is res ipsa loquitor (the thing speaks for itself). Farming has become economically non-viable and poverty is worsening in the rural areas. Very glaring is the powerlessness of the farmers to have control over the mode of production and marketing. The Philippines is an agricultural country and any long or short term development can be won or lost through agriculture. Indeed, poverty in our country is primarily a rural phenomenon. Two of three poor persons are

located in the rural areas and are dependent on agriculture income. But who controls? Who decides? Who profits? The poor farmers are rendered powerless by market driven conventional agriculture. Where in the world can you find farmers tilling the land not their own and using seeds and chemicals beyond their capacity to sustain. Indeed, everyone is profiting from farming – i.e., the seed and fertilizer dealers, the compradors, the usurers -- but not those who are exposed to the excruciating heat of the sun and the outpourings of rains – the poor farmers. Farming not becoming economically viable – this is foremost ground why four out of five people in the rural areas are leaving farming. While other ASEAN countries have lowered down their production cost of rice, for example, to just P5 per kilo of rice, the Filipino famers are producing rice at P13 kilo. Why? Because farming in the Philippines is so dependent on the use of chemicals. After the 1997 signing of the ASEAN Free Trade Agreement in Cebu, no less than the King of Thailand showed to the Thai farmers how to farm using organic fertilizer. He took off his robes and planted rice, telling the Thai farmers not to use tractors as the emission

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from tractors contribute to the depletion of the ozone layer. He said to use carabaos as the wastes of the carabaos would fertilizer the soil. So, the Thai farmers were able to lower down the production cost of rice to just P5 per kilo. Now that we have allowed Rice Tarrification, our country has been flooded by rice sold at a lower price, to the detriment of our rice farmers. Unless we regain our loss ecological integrity, unless we reverse poverty trend in the rural areas, the rural people will continue to migrate to the already congested cities. The rural people are poor because they are powerless to have access and control over their resources. Let us therefore empower them to regain back the loss ecological integrity and have control over their resources especially the land which are increasingly under the control of the TNCs. Even the IP’s water rights are being violated by a few oligarchs in cohort with LGUs to have massive rakings. People empowerment can only be had when the poor and the marginalized harness their collective potentials thru cooperativism!

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Life after ECQ Regardless of when ECQ is lifted, we can not become BAU (business as usual) immediately. BAU will be possible only when a vaccine against COVID-19 is discovered, tested and approved. Guesstimates of when that will happen range anywhere from 12 to 18 months. Then the vaccine will still have to be mass produced (another 6 months?) and then distributed. Recall that a premature return to BAU after the Spanish Flu of 1918 triggered a “second wave” and a “third wave” which caused more fatalities than the “first wave”. So expect the “new normal” to be anything but normal. Physical distancing, proper respiratory etiquette and disinfection protocols must continue to be observed at all times. Just imagine how physical distancing will affect the operations of public transports. Buses, jeepneys, trains, ships and airplanes will have to operate, carrying only 1/3 their normal capacities. Operators will definitely lose and may probably opt not to operate

at all unless they receive some form of subsidy. Those riding the MRTs will probably have to wait in line 3x as long. The physical movement of people will definitely be strictly limited. In the work place, the Department of Trade and the Department of Labor and Employment recently came out with interim guidelines on workplace prevention and control measures. For instance, “(E) ating in communal areas are also discouraged, and if this is not possible, the employer shall ensure a one-worker-per-table and one-meter distance per worker scheme.” Under these circumstances, it may be wise for a worker to bring to work his/her own packed lunch. The guidelines further mandated. “Workers are also discouraged to engage in conversation, as well as prolonged faceto-face interaction with workers and clients.” Time and again, the Filipino has proven to be resilient. I am confident that these days of COVID 19 will not be an exception.

How is business preparing for a post ECQ scenario? Without any doubt, most businesses – and the economy as well - have already taken huge hits because of COVID 19. Obviously, each business group will have its own way of responding to the situation. Let me just cite one possible response. In this respect, allow me to re-play the message of Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala (JAZA), Chairman of Ayala Corporation, to Ayala shareholders a few weeks ago. Ayala’s businesses span several industries – banking, telecommunications, real estate, power, infrastructure, manufacturing, health and education. Here is JAZA in his own words: “It is very difficult to plan long term in an environment like this. We have always thought long term. We have always focused on the future but when you get a crisis like this that affects everyone, both nationally and globally, there is no existing playbook for this kind of situation. So we find ourselves in a situation where we’ve had to shorten

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our cycle of planning and really look at the situation from a much shorter point of view. “Let me just divide our new planning mode into three segments. The first phase of this much shorter oriented planning cycle is really preparing for the re-entry of the work force. The safety and health of our employees has been a primary concern, both pre ECQ and post ECQ, and the same will be as well for re-entry. We are worrying a great deal and thinking through how do we get our employee force back to be productive but at the same time healthy and safe in this new environment. That is something very much at the top of our thinking in this next period. “Phase 2 would be ensuring our resiliency over the few months after the ECQ and really figuring out See ECQ, page 11

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Couple jailed for mauling mother with dementia I By DIVINA M. SUSON, Correspondent

LIGAN CITY ----- A 55-year old man and his partner are facing attempted parricide charges after they were jailed for mauling the son’s 88-year old mother in Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte. Captain Eric Logronio, chief of Kauswagan Munici-

pal Police Station, identified the couple as Romeo Asuelo and his common-law wife Luz Escoto, who is also his first cousin. The victim identified as Ignacia Asuelo, has been reportedly been suffering from memory loss for several years now, said Logro-

nio. “The neighbor went to our station to report that a senior citizen was being maltreated by her own son and his live-in partner. She reportedly witnessed the son hitting his mother with a plastic kabo (water dipper),” he added. Logronio said the neighbor reported that the couple

would frequently hit the victim because she defecated everywhere and could not understand simple instructions due to her dementia. “Gi-ango ango na daw ingon nila,” Logronio said. (They said she has dementia) The medical report indicates the victim sustained injuries and several bruises all over her body. She has now been taken custody by her niece in Lugait, Misamis Oriental. The niece is the main complainant of the parricide case. “A witness said the couple was heard several times saying they wanted the senior citizen to die so that they can get the P50,000 proceeds of her life insurance from a cooperative in Lugait,” Logronio said.

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DENR seizes ‘hot logs’ worth P8M in Caraga By CRIS DIAZ, Executive Editor

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY: Law enforcers seized illegal logs valued at P 8.5 million perpetrated by smugglers as the government tried to counter the spread of the novel corona virus in the country. Lawyer Felix S. Alicer, Regional Director, of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Caraga Region, said that the illegal logs were seized from January to April this year. “Despite the lockdowns imposed by the local government units in various areas in the Caraga region, the DENR did not relax the monitoring of the movement of illegal forest products in the region,” Alicer said. He said that the seized hot logs were smuggled by any means of transport, especially on closed van

vehicles in flitches and timbers. Alicer said that the DENR officials in the regions initiated a total of 233 anti-illegal logging operations for the past four months and arrested about 30 suspects who were charged with violation of anti-illegal forest product laws. He said that aside from filing the appropriate cases against the suspects, the DENR has also seized and impounded the vehicles, equipment and machines used in the illegal log operations. The CARAGA region is the Northeastern Mindanao Region covering the timberrich provinces Agusan del Norte, Agusan Del Sur, Surigao del Norte, Surigao Del Sur, and the island province of Dinagat.

Police enforce strict guidelines on CDO’s virus infected village Moreno, who was admitted to the Northern Mindanao who was diagnosed positive Medical Center (NMMC) for the COVID-19 virus. on May 1 but died five days The latest fatality was later. a 61-year-old female rela- Police cordoned part of tive of City Mayor Oscar See ENFORCE, page 9

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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY: Police quarantined portion Couple Romeo Asuelo and Luz Escoto are questioned by an investigator of Kauswagan of Carmen, one of the largest Municipal Police Station The two were arrested for allegedly mauling Asuelo's 88-year villages here, following the death of the female patient old mother who is suffering from dementia. (Photo: Kauswagan MPS)

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35, 740 MORESCO – 1 Lifeline consumers get free electricity for one month THE effects of the COVID – 19 pandemic as deeply felt in the different regions of the Philippines especially in the far-flung municipalities moved the MORESCO – 1 Board of Directors to approve the “”Pantawid Liwanag” program for all the residential “lifeline consumers” with electricity consumption of no more than 35 kilowatthours within a billing period or billing month. MORESCO- 1, while a non-stock and non-profit electric cooperative, will be subsidizing 35, 740 residential lifeline consumers equivalent to 5 million pesos with this program. Bringing to life the goal of providing service beyond electricity, MORESCO-1, through the Pantawid Liwanag program aims to not only aid its member-consumer-owners during this time of crisis but also be in solidarity with them. The beneficiaries of this program will be granted free electricity for the billing due for April 2020. This is the cooperative’s small

way of helping alleviate the distress of memberconsumer-owners who are greatly affected by this crisis. More than that, this is MORESCO-1’s support to the synchronized and unified Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of the 121 Electric Cooperatives in the country. The “Pantawid Liwanag” program is part of the rural electrification sector’s contribution to the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a CSR program led by the Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association, Inc. (PHILRECA) and supported by the National Electrification Administration (NEA).

Globe partners with DOST to improve COVID-19 reporting and tracing via TanodCOVID AS THE country battles the COVID-19 pandemic, Globe continues to do its part in keeping families connected during these challenging times, while assisting organizations and government agencies in flattening the curve. Through its innovative developer group Globe Labs, the telco giant is once again taking new steps by partnering with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) - Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) for the implementation of a new online platform called TanodCOVID. An SMS-based self-reporting platform, TanodCOVID aims to improve the country’s capacity to trace suspected COVID-19 cases. A program funded by DOST-PCHRD, TanodCOVID was developed by Ateneo Center for Computing Competency and Research (ACCCRe) of Ateneo de Manila University, in collaboration

with the University of the Philippines Manila – National Telehealth Center (UP-NTHC) and the DOHEpidemiology Bureau. It is linked to the Feasibility Analysis of Syndromic Surveillance using SpatioTemporal Epidemiological Modeler (FASSSTER) – a web-based disease modeling and surveillance platform for COVID19, which aims to gather and present data on the country’s battle against COVID-19. Local residents experiencing symptoms such as cough, fever, breathing difficulties, and/or diarrhea, are encouraged to inform health officials of their condition by texting their LGU’s verified number. Reports sent through the platform are handled immediately with locals receiving calls from health officials to verify the report, request for additional information, and provide guidelines on the next steps to receive treatment. Verified reports from TanodCOVID may be

used to detect clustering of suspected cases that can be indicative of possible outbreak in an area. Globe will be providing LGU partners and their constituents access and use of TanodCOVID free of any mobile charges to enable them to maximize the use of the platform, and assure the effective and real-time reporting across participating communities. The service is currently available in select areas such as Malabon City and Mandaluyong City in Luzon, the municipality of Maigo in Lanao del Norte, municipalities of Puerto Galera and Bongabong in Oriental Mindoro, municipality of San Jose in Romblon, municipality of Jabonga in Agusan del Norte, and Valencia City in Bukidnon. “Through TanodCOVID, we aim to add more value to our services by enabling our customers and their communities safeguard their health and safety especially See GLOBE, page 11

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PCA-10 joins Kadiwa to aid coco farmers

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY —Primarily aimed to help coconut farmers sell off their products especially during the coronavirus disease (COVID)-19 pandemic, the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA)-10 joins the Kadiwa at Diskwento Karavan of the Department Bukidnon Gov. Jose Maria Zubiri Jr. receives the P1M COVID-19 aid from PCSO Bukidnon Branch Manager Mario of Agriculture (DA)-10, Pelisco. The PCSO cash grant will be used to fund the expenses of Bukidnon Provincial Medical Center (BPMC) in May 8. the fight against COVID-19. (PGO-PAIA) “This is the fruit of our conception sa atong pagplano niining atong Kadiwa. We have to make accessible and available sa atoang mga

PCSO donates P1M COVID-19 aid to Bukidnon hospital

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A L AY B A L AY CITY, Bukidnon-The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has donated one million pesos (P1M) to the provincial government of Bukidnon as additional fund for the expenses of Bukidnon Provincial Medical Center (BPMC) in the fight against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). PCSO Bukidnon Branch Manager Mario Pelisco, said in an interview that based on the memorandum of agreement (MOA) with BPMC, the amount will serve as calamity assistance to the province in suppressing the coronavirus as the country has declared under state of public health emergency. “President R o dr igo Duterte has signed Republic Act 11469 or the “Bayanihan We Heal As One” Act, which mandates government-owned and controlled corporations to assist in finding funds to assist government in its

battle against COVID-19,” Pelisco said. In compliance with President Duterte’s directive, the PCSO through its board of directors, passed Resolution No. 0100-A approving the grant of calamity assistance from the PCSO’s Charity Fund to help hospitals, he added. Bukidnon governor Jose Maria Zubiri, likewise, said that COVID-19 is eating up the province’s coffers as he spends hundreds of millions of pesos to finance the deadly coronavirus fight. “The province spent P700 million to help our poor residents, but that was not enough. Thus, we reopened selected business industries while adopting the guidelines set by the IATF for “low-risk areas” in order to generate some revenues and yield on investments. This PCSO fund will help finance some of the BPMC’s equipment needs as we combat COVID-19,” the governor said. Dr. Sulpicio Henry Le-

How schools will change when kids return to classrooms By MARIA CHERYL T. SAMONTE Principal III District-in-charge Clarin South District Division of Misamis Occidental

TEMPERATURE checks and lots of social distancing can be the new norm for students returning to school. Once schools reopen this last week of August, students and teachers will not be returning to the classroom learning environments they left behind in March. Some of the most obvious differences will be the increased sanitization of classrooms, teachers and students wearing masks and temperature checks. It’s good that handwashing has long been a tradition in Philippine public school campuses since way back during the Ramos administration that it may not

be a problem for graders from first to sixth grade to adjust. This also means the new norm will see an invisible additional aisles to distance seats from each other in the classroom both lengthwise and crosswise. That means that the current capacity of classrooms of around 35 students per room will be drastically more reduced to only half of that or around 17. That will obviously equate to a shortage. But with emergency schedules implemented, it will not be a problem. Only then will we tackle another worrisome concern – how to inject all subject curricula in only half a day of classes?

gaspi, BPMC hospital chief, meanwhile, explained that the PCSO COVID-19 cash grant will be used to purchase testing kits, reagents, medical diagnostic equip-

ment, personal protective equipment, diagnostic routes and confinement, laboratory procedures, and medicines for COVID-19 victims. (RLRB/PIA10)

“Filipino’s patriotism amidst COVID-19 crisis” By GUEN GABAT CALOG Teacher III Malinao High School Malinao, Banisilan, Cotabato

Patriotism runs in our blood as Filipinos. In every age of foreign invasion or evil and devastating episode of our time like COVID-19 crisis, our patriots– the Filipino front liners rise , inspire and lead the Filipino people to freedom. Freedom against our enemy, CORONA Virus disease. They did not fear of sacrificing their lives. They choose to endure suffering and pain than denying our beloved mother country. In the midst of this crisis, our frontliners names went down to history, and their noble deed remains in the heart of their countrymen. Doctors, nurses, soldiers, government and local officials were our main line of defense against this biological war. Despite of this invisible enemy, our heroes choose to serve our country. Some

of them died but their memories have lingered and their stories have continued to inspire the nation. At this tumultuous moment of history, the call for true patriots is being sounded all across the land. The need to rise up and defend our country is being raised to an alarming level. Front liners and all Filipinos are now being challenged to respond to the demands of the times. Everyone must do our part to help one another. Defending our country against COVID-19 disease is God’s will, for this is the only one we got, the only one there will ever be.

agricultural products and basic commodities sa atong mga small farmers,” PCA-10 Regional Director Brendan Trasmonte said. (This is the fruit of our conception in planning our Kadiwa. We have to make our agricultural products and basic commodities accessible and available for our small farmers) Now on its initial stage for Kadiwa at Diskwento Outlet, the activity targets to sustain food security See FARMERS, page 9

Values learned by doing Mathematics MARICRIS BERSANO-VICENTE Teacher III Malinao High School Malinao, Banisilan, Cotabato

Many would say Mathematics is tiring which puts their lives in agony but by learning it you will develop values like; first, perseverance, solving problems in geometry, statistics, trigonometry and even in basic Math is exhausting. It takes time, it takes a constant practice and sleepless nights are undeniable. However, it teaches you lesson that determination, patience and passion are the sole key to success. Second, ethical, solving mathematical problems definitely has rules to follow. In order for you to know if you are in the right phase you must follow the rules. Obtaining the right answer requires following the rules. Third, thinking critically, Mathematics teachers always say “there are many ways to kill a cat”. It means in answering problems one should not only focus in one aspect. It should be handled in a holistic view. It allows learners to think with comprehension that will lead him/her to a whole coherent process of answering the problem. Lastly, camaraderie, Mathematics is not just about learning to count and solve prob-

lems independently. It also provides a realm for the students to build a rapport, like quiz bowl, damath and many more. These activities allow learners to build strong bond between classmates, friends and teammates. Learning Mathematics is tantamount to spending time with yourself and getting to know yourself more. Many says Math is abstract, and very difficult to understand, hence the typical expressions “Numbers are not mine”. On the contrary, Mathematics as a whole promotes value formation, academic excellence, peace, brotherhood and unity. Thus, Mathematics is not just about a concept, theories and formulas, it provides a pathway of a more essential way of developing one’s self.

COVID-19: The Struggle in Education ZORHAIDA RICABLANCA-REYES Teacher III Malinao High School Malinao, Banisilan, Cotabato

The whole world is facing the pandemic COVID-19. All sectors of the society are already at stake. Education is greatly affected since students could not come to school. Technology is now not an option but it’s already a must. It’s been claimed that teachers should be digitally inclined but mostly are not digital natives. The Department of Education has already announced that the opening of classes will be on August 24, 2020. There are different learning modalities being considered like face to face instruction, modular learning, on-line instruction, and

radio instruction. All of these should consider different aspects before the full implementation like the parents’ financial status, demographic area, internet connectivity, and the COVID quarantine status. It seems that the School Year 2020-2021 will not be easy for the parents, students, and teachers. On the other hand, the Department of Education is conducting series of WEBINARS, surveys, and trainings for the coming school year. Furthermore, each divisions have already asked some teachers to make a module for each subject to assure that the learn-

ers could still continue learning even not in the classroom setting. Also, the school heads are starting to collaborate with the stakeholders, radio stations and private sectors to ensure the quality of education. Amidst the crisis the education is facing today, the Department of Education is doing its best to prepare teachers and the learners on the New Normal with the aid of technology. Thus, the whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows and think of different ways to learn despite of the threat of COVID-19.

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a uniformed Filipino band, [she] moored starboard side to [the] dock at Nasipit, Mindanao." At 2330 hours, she completed offloading 46 tons of supplies. Early the next day, she embarked 32 evacuees, including POW escapees Shofner, Hawkins and Dobervich, women, two children, and one baby, and got underway. Parsons left Narwhal with the harbor pilot. Remarks in Narwhal's patrol report: "The ver y real need for any kind of stores in guerrilla occupied areas led us to transfer considerably more stores than were actually consigned as cargo. Additional arms and ammunition as well as

foodstuffs were transferred to Col. [Wendell] Fertig. An eyewitness account of this story is told in the book “My Faraway Home” by Mary Mackay Maynard, who was one of the two children evacuated. It is also related in John Keat’s book “They Fought Alone” which relates the guerrilla war in Mindanao under Col. Wendel Fertig who was on hand to meet the submarine. Seventeen days later, on Dec. 2, 1943, Narwhal entered Butuan Bay and surfaced at 1706 hours, some 1,000 yards off Cabadbaran,. Shortly thereafter, a 150-ton barge came alongside. Fertig and Parsons came aboard. Narwhal embarked seven evacuees - two soldiers, three civilian men, one woman, and one eight-year-old girl.

The Value of a Teacher’s Time By RITCHEL QUIAPO ECHAVEZ

People’s perceptions of the value of time do not come in unity as views of time differ from culture to culture because of the differences of orientation. For some people, the value of time is truly money. The longer the time, the greater the opportunity they will get to make money. In a profit-oriented society, time is a precious, even scarce, commodity that when lost is lost forever. It flows fast like water falls, and if people want to profit from its passing, they have to move fast with it, so there is an urgency to move fast with time. On the other hand, for other people, the value of time stands for relationship. The more time people have, the closer they get to their families, relatives, and friends and the stronger their relationships with them become. The more things they can do at the same time, the happier and the more fulfilled they feel. From the presence of the foregoing views of the value of time, comes the curiosity of the value of a teacher’s time. The teacher’s time may just be viewed by parents as the period the teacher teaches their children in school or by the community as a livelihood or source of the teacher’s income to survive. In these notions, the value of a teacher’s time is equated with obligation and necessity. Many people may agree with either of the two or to both and may even go to the extent of thinking that a teacher’s time is service time, and so the value of a teacher’s time is the value of meaning- the meaning of humanity as humanity entails service to others; the meaning of the world as the world cannot exist without people willing to serve; and the meaning of compassion and love as true service is driven by persons who can empathize and give respect to

their fellowmen, even the lowliest. It is interesting to note that some families of teachers perceive the value of a teacher’s time as the cost of the willingness to sacrifice. A teacher’s time is preparation time; this is willingness of teachers to sacrifice the time for their families to prepare lesson plans and instructional materials, to familiarize and to have deeper understanding of the lesson, so they will be teaching the right thing in a significant way. A teacher’s time is the endeavors of the teachers to invest in the future of the students; this is willingness to sacrifice the things they like to do in favor of the things they have to do for the students’ sake. A teacher’s time can be a dangerous time; this is willingness of the teachers to sacrifice their safety or to throw themselves in the harm’s way to protect the students. The value of a teacher’s time cannot really be fathomed. Teachers today are giving all-out service in a dozen fields. They do the job of community enablers; they serve in elections. They even fulfill crucial mandate. They can be front liners in times of pandemic when called to serve. The time of the teachers entail sacred commitment; yet they are often treated with disdain and when they desire to have salary increase for better quality of life, some people harass or malign them as if their desires for a decent life are irrational, unreasonable, and selfish demands. As the value of a teacher’s time cannot be truly contained, people should celebrate reflection. Everyday of a teacher is a new challenge and this can result in either triumph or exhaustion. Help the teacher emerge triumphant and you give value to a teacher’s time.

She unloaded 92 tons of supplies, 300 gallons of lube oil, a small amount of hand tools, received three messages regarding the next phase of her mission, and used the portable radio station on the barge to send three messages. At 2205 hours, she got underway with Parsons aboard. Narwhal then proceeded to Alubijid, Misamis Oriental on December 5, 1943 where she was met by Col. Noble of the Phil. Army to pick up nine evacuees. The ship’s log dated December 5, 1943 War Patrol No. 8 Alubijid (a microfilm of the actual entry in the ship’s log) shows details of its rendezvous: 0148 hours, she sighted the proper security signal at Alubijid, Majacalar Bay. 2nd Lt Noble, PA, came aboard to verify Narwhal was there to embark evacuees, then returned to shore. One boat load came alongside carrying the DeVries family. Other boats followed sometime later. Relatives of the Filipino guerrillas and residents who helped unload Narwhal recalled the tales told to them by their forebears of that memorable event. Frank Galarrita relates how one of the teams that unloaded arms from the sub included his two grandfathers, the father of Virgilio Galarrita, and Ismael Labis, the Vice Mayor of Alubijid at that time, who was accompanied by his two teen-aged daughters. “I think Lt. Noble was from Cebu,” he recalls. “They pronounced Noble as Noob-lee, not in English as Noobol.” “My aunt told me that they brought the precious goods to Barangay Lourdes, thereafter, probably some went to Bukidnon. But Barangay Lourdes at that time was actually a town of Bukidnon.” “So that was the name of the submarine that quietly docked in Moog to unload supplies for the Filipino guerillas,” recalls Virigilio Galarrita. “My father was one of those civilians re-

cruited to carry all kinds of supplies from the sub.” “He said there were all kinds and sizes of boxes to be carried. He said he regretted to have volunteered to carry a small box not knowing that it was heavy since it was one of the ammo boxes. He said he should have picked one of those big wooden boxes carried by two people and happened to be lighter since they were boxes of biscuits and cookies.” “After that there were stories that went around that some of those volunteers ate some of those biscuits and cookies, others took some home to their families, after they cracked open the box. Mga abtik gyud kining uban nga mga Alubijidnon!” “My grandfather Manuel Gapuz was one of them, I think,” said Manuel Abellanosa. “They used a gas lantern (known locally as Petromax) covered with a big tin can (taro) with a hole to communicate with the submarine at night via Morse Code. Supplies, guns and ammo were carried through a "back trail" up to Bukidnon. They would pass by Lunsi where Lola Doding, Mommy Ellen, Uncle Fred evacuated.” Former Misamis Oriental Board Member Cromwell Galarrita Generalao shared his stories. “The US submarine that docked in Moog, Alubijid in 1943 was among the many popular stories of the war in Alubijid. Unfortunately we have no documents, letters or records of the event. My father, Arturo Jamis Generalao, tirelessly and fondly told stories of the war, among which was a US submarine that docked in Moog.” “ T he U S submar i ne brought modern firearms and supplies for the Philippine Army and the local guerrillas. My father recalled that one evening, while at Guinotang, Alubijid, about 2 kilometers from the Poblacion where his family had a small farm, he noticed that some guerrillas, many of them his relatives, were walking briskly towards the

Post-COVID education By LOU L. SAMONTE Principal I Gata Elementary School Clarin South District Division of Misamis Occidental

BECAUSE of COVID-19 which has interrupted our SY 2019-20 and cut it short, we will be adapting an online learning for SY 2020-21. However, if things go flattening by mid-August, I guess it is just fair to continue physical learning provided that all classrooms – public and private – adapt social distancing and spread out the seats of students. Since not all students in the previous school year can squeeze in one classroom, then we need to adapt the emergency schedules again wherein one batch will go to morning class and another one in the afternoon.

The challenge now is how to squeeze one curriculum in a half day worth of class. I believe classes must start as early as 7 a.m. and dismiss at exactly 12:00 noon or even at 12:30 so all subjects will be covered. COVID-19 does not respect any norm. Thus, we humans must be the ones to adjust to it. Another challenge is the awfully intermittent data signal of some parts of the country. And not all students have smartphone s l e t a l one c el l phones. That’s why we physical learning will still be ideal in those places.

Poblacion, Alubijid.” “The guerrillas commandeered some carabaos. As a curious teenager and fascinated by the actions of war, he followed the guerrillas. On their way, he heard the guerrillas talking about receiving modern firearms from a US ship at Moog.” “When he heard of a US ship at Moog, my father said he was very excited to follow the guerrillas, with the intention of boarding the US ship and stowing away to the US. From Poblacion, the troops proceeded towards, Lanao, Molocboloc and finally Moog.” “At Moog shore, he saw Philippine Army soldiers on the shore. He thought they were from the Philippine Army Camp at Kalabaylabay, El Salvador. The Army soldiers had a Petromax.” “My father said he was so amazed at the sight of the US submarine that looked different from a ship. He tried to join the line of the guerrillas, pretending to help carry the firearms and supplies to shore, but actually intended to board the submarine and stow away. But the US sailors only allowed Filipino Army soldiers to board the submarine to haul the firearms and supplies.” “The guerrillas stayed at the shore to receive the firearms and supplies and tied them to carabaos. The firearms and supplies loaded on the carabaos were brought towards Lourdes, Alubijid.” “The sight of the submarine for the first time and the new modern firearms with lots of ammunition fascinated my father, Philippine Army soldiers and the guerrillas. He identified the firearms as: Garand Rifles, Thompson Submachine guns, M-1 Carbine Rifles, and Browning Automatic Rifles.” Narwhal embarked a total of two men, three women, and four children then stood out of Majacalar Bay at 0446 hours. On March 3, 1944 Narwhal was back in Cabadbaran to deliver 70 tons of

supplies but had to abort the mission when 3 IJN destroyers approached. She was able to meet with Capt. Hamner and pick up 9 evacuees including Hamner. At 1000 hours, on March 2nd, the proper security signal was spotted on the beach at Cadadbaran. She surfaced and a boat came alongside. Three representatives of Fertig came aboard. They said Colonel Fertig was waiting at the Agusan River mouth because it was too difficult to tow their barge into the bay. Captain Latta brought Narwhal as near to the river shoal as he dared and then laid to. Narwhal's crew began rigging their two launches topside for delivery to Colonel Fertig. Colonel Fertig came aboard and asked Captain Latta to move up the channel to the barge and to delay unloading until the next day. Captain Latta refused both requests. Instead, he sent one of Narwhal's launches to have the barge towed alongside. By 0210 hours on March 3rd, seventy tons of cargo was unloaded and two 26foot whale boats were delivered to Colonel Fertig. Nar whal also embarked twenty ser vice men and eight civilians, including two women. At 0229 hours, Narwhal stood out of Butuan Bay. On Sept 27, 1944 Narwhal was back in Northern Mindanao, to deliver 3 men and 20 tons of supplies to Balingasag, Misamis Oriental. In October 20, 1944 MacArthur fulfilled his vow to return to the Philippines with the invasion of Leyte and mopping up operations of isolated pockets of Japanese resistance started on April 17, 1945 The last Spyron mission was conducted by Nautilus on January 3, 1945 at Baculin Bay, Davao Oriental, to offload 45 tons of supplies which were received by 2nd Lt. N. Artero in behalf of Fertig. On August 15, 1945 Japan surrendered to the Allied forces in Tokyo Bay.

My Mathematical Life MARICRIS BERSANO-VICENTE Teacher III Malinao High School Malinao, Banisilan, Cotabato

Mathematics is a way to life It taught me how to add and subtract I didn’t know when and how it started I just find myself fall in love with it. Through the years, it becomes my passion Solving problem and finding the unknown X and Y are the one most common Patience and perseverance are the key to go on. Many says it’s very hard

and that is true I’ve almost gave up when I didn’t know what to do When the answer is found, I am overwhelmed Thanking God for this gift of knowledge

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link of our local history. I grew up listening to my father's war stories. It is still vivid to me how his eyes would shine when he talked about the heroic battles of guerrilla legend like of Maj. Angeles Limena and Capt. Fidencio Laplap. These brave guerrilla leaders gave them so much hope. Their names became bywords which travelled far and wide across Mindanao. People made songs of their battles and triumphs. They were there when the defeated Filipino people needed a hero. My 16 year old father ran away from home to enlist in the guerrilla army in Alubijid, Misamis Oriental led by Maj. Limena. He fought the Japanese with few ammunition and no shoes - barefoot for 2 ½ years. They fought against all odds rather than live on bended knees, my father said. The heroics Tiano brothers, better known for a street named Tiano Brothers, was another story worth telling. Their stories were so grand. The patriotism was meant to be told. It was a shame to let them take their stories to the graves. Somehow I always felt that there are more stories of local heroes waiting to be told. My intuition was proven right when I was given the task by the City's

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World War 2 & Veterans Studies Committee headed by former Congressman Tinnex Jaraula to research the actual date of Cagayan de Oro's liberation from the Japanese occupation. Fortunately, 2 years ago I was led to a website of declassified World War 2 documents. The drought finally ended and I found myself flooded with declassified documents - all primary sources. I felt like kid in a candy store. Declassified records show that Cagayan was liberated on May 12, 1945, after a four day general offensive against 650 Japanese troops. My intuition for Cagayan’s forgotten hero was proven true. The research led to the discovery of another Kagay-anon hero. In the History of Mindanao Guerrillas compiled by 10th Military District, Capt. Andres Bacall, a Kagayanon from Carmen, was cited in the battle report for his prominent role in the liberation of Cagayan. Capt. Andres Bacall was the commanding officer of 1st Battalion, 109th Regiment, 109th Division based in Talakag, Bukidnon. His regiment was assigned to lead the frontal attack against 650 well- entrenched Japanese troops. 120th regiment of 108th Division from Iligan covered the left flank while the 111th Regiment of 109th Division supported the right flank.

When lead element of Capt Bacall’s 109th regiment started the general offensive, they encountered slight resistance at Dipnoan but the Japanese put up a stiff and almost fanatical defense at Dipnoan Bridge when reinforcements of 100 Japanese soldiers arrived. But after an hour of heavy fighting the 1st Battalion commanded by Capt. Bacall was able to capture Patag Airstrip. The rest of the troops were able to reach the west side of Cagayan River on the same day. The three regiments of all Filipino guerrilla troops were able to liberate and occupy Cagayan after four days of fighting. Inspired by the heroic story of another Kagayanon, I dug a little deeper. I wanted to know more about our latest uncovered local hero. Thru my network of Kagay-anon friends I contacted Dr. Eric Bacal. He told me Capt. Bacal was an older brother of his father but died before he was born. Dr. Bacal said Capt. Bacal has a son now living in Cebu. In a long distance call, William Bacal told me his father died of stroke in 1965. He was 48 years old. At the time of his death, they were living in Manilla where father worked for the government. Col. Adecer of the Phil. Air Force, also a Kagayanon, was his father's best friend and classmate in

Republic of the Philippines REGIONAL TRIAL COURT 10th Judicial Region BRANCH 43 Gingoog City IN THE MATTER OF THE PHILIPPINES FOR THE CORRECTION OF ENTRIES OF THE CERTIFICATE OF LIVE BIRTH L OF GINALYN OLIVEROS BUTALID

SPEC. PRO. No. 494-2019

GINALYN OLIVEROS BUTALID Petitioner, -versusTHE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR, GINGOOG CITY, MISAMIS ORIENTAL, Respondent. x--------------------------------------------------/ AMENDED ORDER The amended petition being sufficient in form and substance, the same is given due course. Let the hearing of this Amended Petition be set on APRIL 20, 2020 at 8:30 A.M. Any interested party may oppose the amended petition within fifteen (15) days from notice of the amended petition or from the last day of publication whichever comes first. The petitioner is hereby directed to cause the publication of this Order in a newspaper of general circulation in the Province of Misamis Oriental at her expense once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks. Likewise, let copy of this Order and Amended Petition be furnished the Office of the Solicitor General, the Deputy City Prosecutor, anf the Local Civil Registrar of Gingoog City.

SO ORDERED.

Done this 9th day of March, 2020 at Gingoog City.

MDN: April 28, May 5 & 12, 2020

(SGD) MIRABEAUS A. UNDALOK Presiding Judge

Flying School. He brought them and the body of his father to Cagayan de Oro in a C-47 plane for the wake and burial. He was the 4th child in the brood of 10 by Mariano Bacal and Aquilina Daba Bacal. Before the war he married Portia Chaves, the daughter of Roque Chaves of Cagayan. William is the second of five children. William said his father was a graduate of flying school in Manila and was inducted into USAFFE. Before the surrender of the Philippines, Capt Andres Bacal came home to Cagayan in a PT boat as one of the escorts of General Douglas MacArthur in his famous Breakout from Corregidor, William added. But that's another story.

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the area as part of the quarantine measures to prevent the virus from spreading in the neighborhood while health officials conduct swabbing test on some of the closest neighbors. The streets along Zayas, Carmen was also being disinfected as the police advised all motorists to look for alternative roads and streets not covered by the quarantined area. The latest casualty was the among the latest three patients diagnosed COVID-19 positive. The two others were admitted to the NMMC and were reported

to be in stable condition. Dr. Bernardo Rocha, of the NMMC, said Saturday that the NMMC has not admitted any COVID-19 related cases for the last 24-hour.

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especially to the urban poor and Trasmonte said they are aiming to institutionalize such to help more farmers. Aside from linking farmers to direct buyers, enhancing the latter’s products, establishing ties and sustaining agricultural markets, PCA’s Kadiwa at Diskwento Karavan also focuses on increasing

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the farmers’ income. “We try to negotiate with the product owners so they will give us discounted prices,” Trasmonte said citing that such will also entice buyers to purchase the products. Among the coconut products displayed at the PCA-10 Office as well as on Kadiwa on Wheels include cooking oil, sugar, vinegar, coco milk, buko pie and raw coconuts. The products displayed at the PCA-10 Office here are available MondaysFridays, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. (RTP/PIA10)

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US Congressional Gold Medal Awardees I

10th Military District, US Forces in the Philippines (USFIP)

N ACCORDANCE with Public Law 114-265, the Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal was awarded by US Director for Veterans Affairs, US Embassy, Manila Tracey A. Betts assisted by

Defense Secretary Delfin N. Lorenzana last November 27, 2018 during the PHIVDEC Veterans’Day Event 2018 held at the Limketkai Mall Atrium, Cagayan de Oro City. As Cagayan de Oro commemorates the 75th Anni-

versary of its Liberation from Imperial Japan, the Phividec Industries Association salutes the following awardees who played that part in attaining this ultimate victory. MABUHAY! • Private First Class Rito

M. Caracot - Combat Company, 105thInfantry Regiment, 10th Military District and Headquarters Service Company, 3rd Infantry Battalion, 62nd Infantry Regiment, 6th Military District, US Forces in the Philippines

Private First Class Rito M . Caracot

Private Claudio E. Flores

Private Hilarion R. Abarca

Corporal Nicasio V. Magno

Private Federico S. Beniag

Private Sulpicio N. Cabasan

Corporal Pastor M. Tanguamos

Sergeant Aquilino N. Caldoza

Private Martiniano R. Quidet

Maj. Fidencio M. Laplap (Ret)

3Lt Trifon V. Judith

Served September 16, 1942 to December 3, 1945 with the Combat Company, 105thInfantry Regiment, and 10th Military District Infantry. Assigned in the area of Lanao from Kolambugan that harassed the enemy and provided intelligence to the allied liberation forces. He became part of the Headquarters Service Company, 3rd Infantry Battalion, 62nd Infantry Regiment, 6th Military District. • Private Claudio E. Flores - “K” Company, 3rd Battalion, 41st Infantry Served July 15, 1944 to June 10, 1945, Pvt. Flores rendered wartime military service under the “K” Company, 3rd Battalion, 41st Infantry which fought fiercely against the Japanese forces in Mindanao, particularly in Misamis Oriental, Zamboanga and Davao. • Private Hi larion R . Abarca - “H” Company, 2nd Battalion, 120th Infantry Regiment, Philippine Army Served December 16, 1942 to May 21, 1945 with “H” Company, 2nd Battalion, 120th Infantry Regiment, Philippine Army. The unit conducted combat operations in Lugait, Initao, Misamis Oriental and adjoining provinces in Mindanao, inflicting serious damage to the enemies which led to their eventual surrender. His unit was later attached to the 8th US Army at Manticao, Initao, Misamis Oriental. • Corporal Nicasio V. Magno - Headquarters and Headquarters Service Company, 1st Battalion, 113th Infantry Regiment, US Forces in the Philippines (USFIP) Served February 1, 1944 to October 1, 1945, under the Headquarters and Headquarters Service Company, 1st Battalion, 113th Infantry Regiment. First joined the guerillas under the Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 113th Infantry Regiment and assigned to the Battalion S-2 and S-3 as draftsman and made sketches of maps. Subsequently, his unit was attached to the 8th US Army and later transferred to Headquarters and Headquarters Service Company, 1st Battalion, 113th Infantry Regiment; his unit served as guard and participated in enemy actions at Nasipit and Amparo in the province of Agusan del Norte. • Private Federico S. Beniag - “I” Company, 3rd Battalion, 110th Infantry Regiment. US Forces in the Philippines Served August 1, 1943 to July 31, 1945, with “I” Com-

pany, 3rd Battalion, 110th Infantry Regiment. His unit conducted many combat and mopping up operations against the enemy forces and helped in liberating several coastal towns in Misamis Oriental and Bukidnon. • Private Sulpicio N. Cabasan - “B” Company, 109th Division, 10th Military District, US Forces in the Philippines (USFIP) Served November 23, 1942 to September 26, 1945, with “B” Company, 109th Division, 10th Military District. He served in various combat operations against the Japanese occupation forces in Lanao and adjoining provinces in Mindanao. Their unit inflicted heavy damage to the enemy’s facilities and equipment and caused many enemy casualties which led to their eventual surrender. • Corporal Pastor M. Tanguamos - Signal Company, 105th Division, 10th Military District, US Forces in the Philippines (USFIP) Served April 8, 1943 to July 3, 1948, under the Signal Company, 105th Division, 10th Military District. His unit operated in Lopez Jaena, Oroquieta, Misamis Oriental, Kolambugan and adjacent towns and was responsible for intercepting enemy communications that contributed to the eventual defeat of the Japanese forces. • Sergeant Aquilino N. Caldoza - “A” Company, 1stBattalion, 104thInfantry Regiment and 87th Military Police Company, Philippine Army Served December 8, 1941 to January 23, 1947 under the “A” Company, 1st Battalion, 104th Infantry Regiment. His unit conducted combat operations against the Japanese occupation forces and Filipino collaborators in Mindanao. He later served under 87th Military Police Company, Philippine Army, that was responsible for cooperating with the civil authorities on plans including those for police protection, blackouts, and anti-sabotage activities in the area of Misamis Oriental, Lugait, Bukidnon and nearby towns.   • Private Martiniano R. Quidet - 101st Engineer Battalion, 101st Division, Philippine Army, United States Army Forces in the Far East (USAFFE) Served October 22, 1941 to January 23, 1946, with the 101st Engineer Battalion, 101st Division, Philippine Army (USAFFE). His unit provided construction and combat engineering supSee AWARDEE, page 11

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port to other guerilla forces that operated in Bukidnon, Misamis Oriental and Lanao. • Maj. Fidencio M. Laplap (Ret) - “B” Company, 81st Eng. Battalion, 81st Division, USAFFE and 109th Infantry Regiment, 109th Infantry Division, 10th Military District, US Forces in the Philippines (USFIP) Served August 28, 1941 to April 30, 1946. Col. Laplap started as a trainee under the Field Artillery, Philippine Army. He was commissioned 3ld Lieutenant on August 28, 1941 and was inducted into the USAFFE on December 8, 1941 at Camp Overton, Iligan City and assigned to the “B” Company, 81st Eng. Battalion, 81st Division as executive officer. When the regular forces in Mindanao were disbanded, he refused to surrender and organized the 109th Infantry Regiment, 109th Infantry Division, 10th Military District. He led his unit in numerous tactical, combat and extensive mopping up operations against the enemy forces in Cagayan and other parts of Misamis Oriental. For his gallantry in action, Colonel Laplap was awarded the US “Silver Star Medal” in December 1945 and the “Gold Cross Medal” by the Philippine Anny in the same month. The Silver Star Medal, is the United States Armed Forces 3rd-highest personal decoration for valor in combat. It is awarded primarily to members of the United States Armed Forces for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States. • 3Lt Trifon V. Judith Philippine Constabulary and 1st Replacement Company, 5th Replacement Battalion Served April 20, 1942 to May 23, 1945, under the Philippine Constabulary that maintained peace, law and order in Oroquieta, Lugait, Bukidnon, Misamis Oriental and adjacent towns. After the disbandment of the regular forces, he joined the 1st Replacement Company, 5th Replacement Battalion. His unit was tasked in augmentation and replacement of their fellow guerrillas who were killed or wounded during combat operations in various areas in Mindanao.

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during present circumstances, where access to immediate testing and healthcare prove to be more difficult,” said Albert de Larrazabal, Chief Commercial Officer at Globe. Apart from enabling locals to report cases, TanodCOVID also provides LGUs access to data on reported symptoms to better serve their communities – as well as to isolate cases and prevent further spread. To stay updated on the latest COVID-19 developments, Globe mobile and broadband customers are also given free access to the official websites of the De-

partment of Health (DOH) and National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). Globe stands with the country in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic as it continues to assist frontliners, organizations, and communities through its products and services. Learn more how you can join the fight via https://www.globe.com. ph/stay-safe-at-home.html.

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the plans of the American Forces, the guerrilla troops launched a general attack on these isolated Jap pockets with the end in view of driving the enemy from this area, occupy Cagayan proper, and afford protection to the right flank of the beachhead established by the American forces in the Bugo-Agusan area.” “Units participating in the operation were the 109th Infantry Regiment, composed of 39 officers and 350 enlisted men, and 120th Infantry Regiment, 108th Division, composed of one officer and 350 enlisted men. The 111th Infantry Regiment, 109th Division joined the operation on 10 May 1945. The attack began 9 May 1945 as planned and ended 12 May 1945.” Patag Airstrip Captured “The general offensive of Iponan, Bulua, Patag, Bonbon and Bayabas, started on 9 May 1945. On the same day, the enemies at Iponan were reinforced by approximately 100 Japs at 10:00 in the morning. The enemy reinforcements possibly came from Carmen or Calinogan.” “The enemy resisted the fight, but at 11:00 of the same day, the 1st Battalion of the108th Regiment under Capt Andres Bacal, captured the strip at Patag and the enemy was reported to have withdrawn to Carmen Hills. In the afternoon of the same day, the 120th Infantry Regiment was able to cross Iponan River as planned.” Planes Strafe “Fighting continued at the Iponan River from early morning of 10 May 1945 till 10:00 AM. At 2:00 PM of the same day, the entire 120th Infantry Regiment was moved out West of Iponan River, per instruction of higher headquarters, leaving the three battalions of the 109th Inf Regt across the river without support from the left rear of the enemy. CO of the 109th Inf

Mon-Tue, May 11-12, 2020 Regt was odered to pull out his troops west of Iponan River and fighting continued.” “At the same date, at about 7:30 in the morning, American troops landed between Cagayan and Bugo. Planes were seen flying low strafing Patag strip. Instruction was received that the plans of the troops clearing the areas west of the Cagayan River still stood. So the CO, 109th Inf Regt was directed to move out immediately with Kauswagan and Carmen as the objectives. Fighting continued and at noon of 11 May 1945, our troops occupied Kauswagan and Carmen. The 111th Inf Regt met them in Carmen the same day.” “The Japanese numbered 300 at the west bank of the Cagayan River, stationed at Balulang, Carmen Hill, Carmen, Patag, Bulua, and Iponan. 200 of them immediately moved east of Cagayan River. They withdrew passing Balulang, Indahag, Kili-og, Libona and proceeding to Santa Fe.” “On 11 May 1945, the 109th Inf Regt was ordered to push toward west side of Cagayan road. Route of approach was made at three points: 2nd Battalion from beach to highway, 3rd Battalion and Combat Co. in National Highway, and 1st Battalion from highway to Patag.” “Movements started at 8:00 AM and with initial point at Iponan River. At 10:00 AM, the entire Regt was at its objective - Cagayan River. The while west side of the Cagayan River bank was occupied by this Regt without opposition.” Cagayan Occupied “On 12 May 1945, this regiment was ordered to occupy Cagayan and at

9:00 in the morning of the same date, the109th Infantry Regiment (US Army) crossed Cagayan River in three points, namely: 2nd Battalion at Julao-Julao (present day Consolacion), 3rd Battalion at Jap wooden bridge(connecting Lirio St., Carmen to Yacapin street)), and the 1st Battalion at steel bridge (present day Ysalina Bridge at Carmen).” “The whole town was occupied at 9:30 AM on 12 May 1945.” “All ground defenses were established. The defenses were as follows: 2nd Battalion from Macabalan to Old Provincial Building to Ateneo; and the 1st Battalion with the Combat Co Attached from Ateneo to Macasandig to east bank of Cagayan River.” “Strongholds were made at Camaman-an and at Macasandig for a possible route of Jap counterattack. Mopping operation was ordered and after the search, Cagayan was declared clear from enemy occupants.” “The mission as stated in the first paragraph was completed successfully. The enemy casualties were undetermined, while on our side, one Cpl Bonifacio Jabonan was wounded.”

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He added that for students who lack access to the internet due to affordability of prepaid loads, poor signal, lack of gadgets since it would be hard for DepEd to provide gadgets to estimated 27 million students, and other hindrances, modular learning will be implemented. This learning will be using printed modules and DepEd is starting to prepare these materials.

“A Cell In Me”

By GUEN GABAT CALOG Teacher III Malinao High School Malinao, Banisilan, Cotabato

The basic unit of life on Earth. Cell as they call you– The reason of my birth. Everything I had is because of you. Egg and sperm unite, producing me and you. Though you are very small and tiny, Performing life functions for you is easy. You’ve got amazing organelles, Performing functions

like no one else. You really are a dynamic machine. Salient features of you were amazing. I’m here because of you, And living in this world is great Because I have you.

Moreover, in the manner of educating the children in this mode, the director said that there are certain conditions to be followed and participation of both school, teachers and parents are essential. "Just like the pandemic, education is everybody's c onc e r n and d i l i l ang ni amo, dili lang ni sa eskwelahan, kundi atu ning tanan (not just of us in DepEd but all of us - school, community and parents),” he said, implying that 27 million human resources is at stake and has to be addressed. “Education is everyone's concern and as a matter of fact, it already takes an entire village to educate a child,” he said. Director Bayocot also answered queries regarding the possibility of staging graduation rites. He explained that again, they are not closing doors and are hopeful that all will be back to normalcy, though some schools were able to conduct graduation ceremonies on time. He said if conditions will allow, local government will support and the Department of Health will certify to safe to stage graduation, then it will be conducted. (IJBD/PIA10)

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how to remain productive at a time like this. There is no playbook and we will be spending a lot of time readjusting to a new work environment as the ECQ lifts. We will be monitoring consumer behavior, market behavior, industry and regulatory shifts during this period of time and just make an assessment of how the world has changed for us and how we will need to work in this environment. “There will be so many changes that will take place. One that is clear to all of us is the renewed role of technology in this new world where we can not move as freely as we can and as we wanted to. “And finally, Phase 3 (Q3-Q4) of our planning will involve what we call the “new normal”, as we start to understand the situation a little better and then adjust our work force and our market tactics to this new reality. In the case of employees we will have to see how we balance their well being and productivity, keeping them safe and productive as well. We need to figure how to retain our customers over the long term in this new environment and how to handle our operations and financial stability in a productive, innovative and intelligent way as we move along.” Note: You may wish to share the foregoing via FB, Twitter or Linked-In.

Data as a New Natural-Resource

RUSTICO Y. JERUSALEM, RN, EdD Senior Education Program Specialist for Planning and Research Division of Iligan City

Data has been called a lot of things – a new natural resource, the new oil, the new water and so on and so forth. Data mining, processing and refining must be done to extract the value from it. Analytics facilitates this transformation. And it starts, of course, with the creation of data. Data is created and generated from its source, mostly, from us: personal information, an employment record, a bank loan application form, and our school records. When we buy something either from a convenient store or online flat form, when we call or text someone, when we take a photo, when we create videos, when we post something on Facebook or on YouTube, we created data. Data are used in, and created by, all daily activities of a teacher, from creating exams and quizzes, to track-

ing learners’ attendance. Data support teacher and administrators work. Data are the critical inputs into almost all decisions at all levels of a school or learning institution. Through data, school heads learn about the school performance and financial resources. Data may be combined in almost unlimited ways in the search for new opportunities, continuous improvements, and innovative teaching and learning activities. Data can be captured in myriad of ways, it can be used and reused and so doing will get more values from it that teachers and administrators will use to solve big ticket issues and bottlenecks in our educational system and will provide inputs to a learning continuity plan for the ‘New Normal” amidst COVID 19.

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