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Lanao Sur IATF suspends Eid’l Fitr mass gatherings

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NMMC’s on “yellow alert,” braces for COVID surge

MARAWI CITY -- Congregational prayers in mosques including mass outdoor congregation prayers related to the celebration of Eid’l Fitr (Feast of Ramadhan) have been suspended by the Lanao del Sur Provincial Inter-Agency TaskForce (PIATF) on Emerging Infectious Diseases. In Resolution No.06, series of 2021, the PIATF imposed a temporary ban on mass congregations and gatherings to protect the public from the highly contagious coronavirus disease (COVID)-19. The PIATF issued the resolution following a consultative meeting with the Provincial Ulama Council and the Ulama Council of Marawi City. Under the resolution, the PIATF directed that the Eid’l Fitr prayer shall be performed privately at home with immediate family members. Celebration at residences Finally, at the vaccination area for Step 4. Photo taken 11 May 2021. mindanews See GATHERING, page 11

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SinoVac vials for senior citizens arrived in CDO By CRIS DIAZ Executive Editor

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY: About 83,000 SinoVac vials for distribution to various provinces and cities in Northern Mindanao arrived here Tuesday. Officials at the Department of Health (DOH) regional office said that 12,000 of the anti-COVID-19 vaccines would be allocated for

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Cagayan De Oro City. The DOH regional office said that 7,000 SinoVac vials would be sent to Iligan City while the remaining 64,000 anti-COVID -19 vials would to distributed to other cities and provinces in Northern Mindanao. Cagayan de Oro City Health Officer Lorraine J. Nery, said that 9,000 SinoVac See VIALS, page 11

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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY: All medical staff of the Northern Mindanao Medical Center (NMMC) here were mobilized this week as the hospital was placed under “yellow alert” status. Dr. Jose C. Chan, the NMMC Medical Director, said that the alert status was a direct response in anticipation of a surge of COVID-19 cases in the region. Chan said that the “ yellow alert” status was a measure to “preemptively respond to the current increasing number of COVID-19 confirmed cases in Northern Mindanao.” On Tuesday the NMMC has admitted a total of 111

COVID -19 cases, one of the highest admissions on COVID cases in Northern Mindanao. Chan said that under the “yellow alert” status, the hospital addresses the surge preparedness requirement to “space, staff, supplies and system” or 4s. All hospital medical staff were also mobilized for direct response to COVID cases while non-essential travel, leaves, vacation and trainings are suspended, Chan said. According to Chan, the 14-day “yellow alert” status started Tuesday as the hospital’s critical care capacity for COVID -19 cases was enhanced by increasing the bed capacity to severe and See SURGE, page 11

MisOr Police rallies constituents, communities to help fight Covid 19 By JESSIE MONCAL MDN Correspondent

VILLANUEVA, MISAMIS ORIENTAL - Police Provincial Director PCol Raniel M. Valones of Misamis Oriental Police Office, in an interview the other day, urged the residents of the province to help the government in the on-going fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. He said that although present updates on the Covid 19 virus affectation shows that the province has not yet reached the critical stage, “everyone of us should not be complacent and just take for granted the seriousness of the pandemic threat.” “Mahusay ang mga patakaran at procedure na in—implement ng ating gobyerno sa pag pasunod sa protocol sa lahat ng police stations,” (We have sound and workable protocols being enforced by the government for the all our police

stations to implement) and that’s why our province is not yet in a serious level of affectation,” Valones added. He also earnestly reminded Misamisnons to seriously observe the health protocols. “ Paalala sa mga tao, sundin natin ang lahat ng health protocols. “Ang hindi pagsunod may kaukulang penalty. Pag naaresto ang mga matigas ang ulo sasampahan sila ng demanda sa police station. Dito maseseguro na susunod ang mga tao,” he said. Valones also bared his officers and men are also following PNP guidelines on health protocols, and due to this no police officer under his command has succumbed to Covid-19 infection. As a reminder again, he said: “Ipinagbabawal pa rin ang pagtitipon at maramihan na pagpunta sa mga commercial establishments, PCol Raniel M. Valones See POLICE, page 11

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Balay Mindanaw celebrates 25 years of service and peacebuilding CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY– Balay Mindanaw celebrates its journey for equity, development, and peace as it observes its 25th anniversary on Saturday, May 8. Balay Mindanaw founder Charlito “Kaloy” Manlupig credits the gains of 25 years of building empowered, sustainable, resilient, and peaceful communities to the partners, peoples organizations, local leaders, staff, volunteers, and funders who trusted and supported the dreams of the organization. “It is a gift from friends, especially those who stayed and accompanied me during my darkest and lowest moments 26 years ago, those who believed in the dream of establishing a local NGO with nothing except a few friend-volunteers, no funds,

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no office, nothing,” said Manlupig. Manlupig believes that he only “started the fire” quoting a sign he read from a restaurant. “Thus, the honor should properly go to those who continue to cook the foods that have nourished the journey of 25 year,” he said. Manlupig thanked lumad farmers whose “fight for their rights” and for their invitation to the organization “to partake of their struggle” kept the fire in his belly “burning.” He also acknowledged communities and barangays “who have welcomed us, especially our SIADOs thus making us truly community-based and barangay-focused.” Pioneer volunteers who “took the leap of faith as they staked

their future on a fledgling NGO” and mentors’ and role-models’ guidance and inspiration were also recognized. Manlupig said that their very first funders “dared to trust and support an NGO that had no track record to offer” but many other resource partners came along. Since 1996, various local and international private groups, local government units and government agencies who “gave us the break as they welcomed us to their networks.” Balay Mindanaw has since partnered 400 barangays, 40 municipalities and 15 provinces and gave birth to various organizations to strategically address their needs. The organization since

then has become a group of non-government organizations (NGOs) that offer different strategic interventions across Mindanao. In 2007, the Katilingbanong Pagbarog, Pagbangon ug Pamahandi sa Mindanaw Foundation, Inc. (KP3MFI) was a social enterprise organization that develops income generating projects for partner communities or barangays, especially for those affected by disasters. The Bangko sa Balay Foundation was organized in 2008 as a micro-finance institution to help address the needs of both the urban and rural communities, especially the small entrepreneurs. When Typhoon Sendong hit Cagayan De Oro City and neighboring municipalities

in 2011, several members of Balay Mindanaw were also affected. In its aftermath, the organization decided to establish the Disaster Risk Reduction Resiliencybuilding and Emergency Assistance Mission (DREAM) with its own “hub”. The hub, located in Barangay Lumbia, is a staff office, a warehouse with pre-positioned goods, and camping ground. The same year, the Global Mindanaw Polytechnic, Inc. (GMPI) (2011), was founded in Gingoog City to offer Technical Vocational courses primarily for partner communities or barangays. Balay Mindanaw DREAM has since responded to various man-made and natural calamities including Typhoon Yolanda which ravaged the Visayas, the

earthquakes in Mindanao, the Marawi “siege”and the recent Typhoon which affected Luzon. The Global Mindanaw Agri-Ventures, Inc. (GMAVI) was founded in 2015 as the network’s arm tasked to help the network become self-nourishing (no longer dependent on external support) and self-sufficient (sustainable). Manlupig said that Balay Mindanaw remains a “gift from all those of you who have been a part of this journey - the staff and volunteers, past and present.” Balay Mindanaw is inspired to pursue more years of building empowered, sustainable, resilient, and peaceful communities in Mindanao, the country, and the world.

THE Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) is training its guns against middlemen who it accused of shortchanging farmers by

buying their products at a bargain price. DAR Secretary Brother John R. Castriciones said his office is exhausting all

possible means to remind middlemen “to treat our farmer-beneficiaries fairly by buying their products at reasonable price so that they (farmers) may enjoy the true value of their products.” Brother John got shocked when a farmer-beneficiary, Warlito Ronquillo, 52, and his wife, Maricel, 47, told him and Undersecretary for Support Services Emily Padilla that they decided to give away their tomatoes to their neighbors as traders buy their tomatoes at a very low price – P2 a kilo. “Sobrang napakamura naman,” Bro. John said, prompting him to give Undersecretary Padilla a marching order: “Find ways of helping the couple and

DAR focuses on unscrupulous middlemen for shortchanging farmers

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DTI Caraga’s summer trade fair to showcase region’s local products BUTUAN CITY – Giving platform to locally-made products of the Caraga region, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) here will open its 2021 annual regional trade fair dubbed ‘Buy Caraga By Caraga: Balangay Edition’ on May 12-16 at the Atrium of SM City Butuan. The said fair, in time of

the celebration of the Balangay Festival, will showcase products of DTI-assisted micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from the five provinces of Caraga. “The pandemic has surely brought changes especially on the market access of our dear MSMEs. The conduct of this trade fair is a form of See SHOWCASE, page 10

M A L AY BA L AY C I T Y, BUKIDNON, April 21 – The Department of Science and Technology-Bukidnon inspected and turned over Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) kits to Casisang National High School and Managok National High School on April 21, 2021, at Casisang National High School Covered Court, Barangay Casisang in this city. The activity is part of the project titled “Capacity building cum Strengthening of Disaster Preparedness of Managok and Casisang National High School a GIDA, RTF-ELCAC Area Thru the provision of DRRM Kits in Malayablay City Bukidnon, D-2.” Ms. Ritchie Mae L. Guno, Officer-in-Charge of the agency, shared that the project is an extension of institutional support under DOST’s Community Empowerment through Science and Technology (CEST) program. The project is in collaboration with the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CDRRMO) of the Local Government Unit of Malaybalay City. Casisang NHS, headed by Ms. Arlene C. Gantalao, received the tools for disas-

The turn-over ceremony on April 21, 2021, at the Casisang National High School Covered Court, Barangay Casisang, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon.

ter readiness including 3 sets of two-way handheld radios for more efficient communication on the campus, 10 rescue helmets, and 5 sets of padded boards with splints which are standard equipment in rescue operations. The school also got 20 triangular bandages and 2 trauma kits to address first-aid needs. Meanwhile, on behalf of Managok NHS, Mr. Pastor P. Abejuela III, School Head, received 3 sets of handheld See RECEIVE, page 10

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Consequences of addiction to pornography SORRY if I have to bring up this topic. But we cannot deny that nowadays this addiction to pornography is getting widespread. It’s now all over the place, even affecting little children. We have to do something drastic about this problem that is eating away the strength of the people, and weakening the spiritual and moral fabric of our society. We have to know more about the bad effects of this addiction if only to be more wary about it and be more ready to protect ourselves from it. Pornography, like drugs and alcohol, creates a certain state of euphoria which the addict longs for, yet which never completely satisfies him. There are studies that show that pornography strongly affects the brain, such that the addict gets an irresistible attachment to pornographic images. It somehow modifies the workings of the neurons that can even lead to the diminution of the grey matter of our brain that can impair our decision-making. Over time, a compulsion can develop when the addict needs more of it, and even more hardcore versions. What may start as a way to

achieve pleasure can become later on as an irresistible urge to pacify whatever anxiety or negative mood the addict can have. The urge can be so strong that the addict would still resort to it even if no pleasure can be derived from it anymore. This addiction will obviously affect the addict’s understanding of sex, love and relationships. It can even dramatically affect the addict’s sexual preferences. He loses his sense of autonomy and his ability to relate to others properly. He can tend to see others merely as objects of pleasure. From here, other forms of perversions can emerge. The addict would likely be dominated by whatever sexual inclination he happens to have—heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, etc. And this will start the move to legalize certain practices that normally are considered sinful and immoral. In this addiction, unlike some other addictions, there is no such thing as a moderate or temperate use. The usual experience is that it leads the addict toward a downward spiral, as the normal stimuli of sex becomes substituted by exaggerated ones that can

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lead to violence. This addiction can affect even the so-called holy and pious people who are not sincere in their interior struggles during their confessions and spiritual direction, or worse, who refrain from seeking help. Things would be much worse for them since their double life and hypocrisy can become almost invincible. And yet, in spite of all these bad effects of this addiction to pornography, not everything is lost. There is always hope. That’s because the same process which shaped the brain’s addiction can also form the mind in healthier ways. Just as wayward cravings grow stronger over time when acted upon, such desires also become weaker if they are not acted on. A repetition of virtuous acts can create a positive ‘virtuous cycle’ that can lead the person toward higher ideals. For this to happen, we may launch a campaign of building positive See ADDICTION, page 11

Speaking Out

Brigada ng Ayala

I would like to congratulate Ayala Foundation whose flagship project “Brigada ng Ayala” was recently recognized by an international publication as the “best CSR initiative” in the Philippines. Brigada ng Ayala is the Ayala group’s unified effort to support the Department of Education‘s Brigada Eskwela and Oplan Balik Eskwela programs. International Business Magazine, a Dubai, UAE– based publication, cited the Ayala group’s continuing efforts to support teachers and students in the public education system. The International Business Magazine Awards recognize “best in class achievements pertaining to budding industrial talent, global leaders, corporates …. across various spheres related with the international business and finance arena.” This year’s set of awardees represent various industries and businesses in Asia, Africa, the Americas, Europe, and the Middle East. Spearheaded by Ayala Foundation and supported by the Ayala Group Human Resources Council and Ayala Community for Social Impact, Brigada ng Ayala is the group’s effort to rally its 50,000-plus-strong citizens to serve public schools through volunteerism activi-

ties. Brigada ng Ayala is one of the expressions of the Ayala group’s continuing commitment to national development in the Philippines. “We at Ayala Foundation are grateful for this recognition, especially because it came as we are celebrating our 60th anniversary,” said Ayala Foundation President Ruel Maranan. “Brigada ng Ayala is our unified and sustained way of assisting our teachers and students in the public education system. Our education programs, including Brigada ng Ayala, serve as an expression of our continuing faith in the Filipino.” Several runs of Brigada ng Ayala were conducted in previous years. Every year, the number of supporters and participants grew. In 2020, even in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, Brigada ng Ayala continued to serve public schools all over the country. This time, Brigada ng Ayala sought to address some of the urgent needs of teachers and students during the “new normal” of education. These included the provision of health and hygiene kits, the provision of hand-washing facilities, and access to online resources. As of Januar y 2021, over 258 schools have been

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served, reaching at least 5,600 teachers and 21,000 students, and resources valued at PhP181.5 million have been deployed. In addition, the Department of Education itself has officially recognized the Ayala group’s contribution to education. In the last 5 years alone, the Ayala group has invested over PhP500 million in terms of support for the public education system. In three separate occasions, Ayala Foundation, distributed at least 2,100 learning and hygiene kits as well as home prepaid WiFi kits for students and teachers in Batangas, Quezon, and Rizal. In Batangas, Ayala Foundation led the turnover of 500 health and hygiene kits called “EduCare kits” to the Batangas provincial government. Aside from the EduCare kits, the Ayala group also turned over boxes of food, 7,500 disposable face masks, and 200 (personal protective equipment) gowns to aid the province’s COVID-19 response. In the municipality of See BRIGADA, page 11

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GSIS computer loan extended until Dec 31 STATE pension fund Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has extended the application deadline for the GSIS Computer Loan program until December 31, 2021. “The GSIS Computer Loan is intended to assist government employees in purchasing a computer unit for their online work or even for the virtual classes of their children. Under the program, GSIS members may borrow Php30,000,

payable in three years at an interest of 6% per annum. The loan is very memberfriendly as it has a monthly amortization of only Php 983.33. And the application may be done online,” GSIS President and General Manager Rolando Ledesma Macasaet said. Since its launch in November last year, a total of 109,000 government workers have so far availed of the loan. A GSIS member publicly

expressed his appreciation for the program and posted it on social media. “Thank you very much for this Computer Loan Facility. I was able to buy a beautiful laptop, which I am using now both for my personal and work-related matters. I sincerely thank you for this facility. Had it not been for this, I would not have a new laptop of my own. Ang galing ni PGM Macasaet po. Mabuhay ang GSIS,” wrote Ronald Allan

Sta. Ana of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in his Facebook account. “Dahil siguro kumpleto at tama ang in-attach kong documents sa online application ko, na-credit agad sa UMID account ko ang proceeds within the day. Hindi ko na kinailangang magpunta sa GSIS,” Sta. Ana added. Sta. Ana is a Sr. Technical Education and Skills Development Specialist

who develops guidelines for flexible learning delivery modes (online, distance learning, on-the-job training) used in technical vocational courses. As TESDA implements alternative work arrangements, he brings his new laptop to the office and when he goes home to Pangasinan. “Nakakatuwa naman at marami talaga ang nakikinabang sa GSIS Computer Loan Program. Natupad ang layunin natin na

mabigyang ginhawa ang mga empleyado ng gobyerno sa tulong ng ating Computer Loan. Marami sa kanila at mga anak nila na nagaaral ang nangangailangan ng computer at stable na WiFi connection lalo na ngayong may pandemya. Wala pang isang libo ang monthly amortization kaya abot-kaya ng marami,’’ explained GSIS President and General Manager Rolando Ledesma Macasaet.

INDUSTRIAL hygienists, occupational safety and health professionals, and professionals in the fields of chemistry, engineering, acoustics, ergonomics, human factors, and biosafety are invited by the Department of Labor and Employment to avail of the free 40-hour Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene (IH) Training on May 31-June 4, 2021. To be conducted online by the Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC), an attached agency of the DOLE, the training is open to those who have completed the 40-hour Basic Occupational Safety and Health or

Construction Safety and Health Training. “We hope to capacitate more workers to become qualified industrial hygienists so they can help their companies implement sound programs on industrial hygiene and ensure that their work environments are safe and healthy,” said OSHC Executive Director Noel C. Binag, CE. The five-day training workshop is an introductory course outlining the broad principles of industrial hygiene as the basis for anticipating, recognizing, evaluating, and controlling various health hazards

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ONE of the best apps now, if you want to earn money online, is by using the Lyka App. It is a social media platform which allows people from around the world to connect, share interests and discover new things with other individuals using the app. The Lyka App also allows people to share photos and do engagements with Lyka users such as liking photos of other people and connecting to them. In an interviw with CNN to Lyka CEO Ryan Baird, he said that Lyka is the newest platform in the internet where people can earn rewards of their original content and used them to make purchases. Baird said the target audience of Lyka is everyone using the social media. “So, we’re really trying to target evryone who enjoys social media and we want them to now take back their data ownership. You know a lot of other social media apps, people spend a lot of time and efforts to make their content really, really nice BUT they don’t really get to monetize their content. That’s how we’re very different from other platforms,” Baird said. He also said Lyka is different from other emerging social media plarforms because they compensate users just for doing engagements and interaction inside the Lyka App. A lot of these platforms people will only get compensated if they are very popular. But with Lyka as soon as evryone signs up everyone can start earning cash. “So the biggest difference between us and those other platforms is that we actually compensate our users just for interacting with our app,” he said. Lyka gets noticed from interested people and online enthusiasts in the Philippines after famous influencer, vlogger and actress Ivana Alawi puchased her moms P3.7 Million Ford

Expedition vehicle reportedly using her earned points called gems in the Lyka platform. Ivana puchased live a brandnew Ford Expedition vehicle using the Lyka App which ignited interest from people who saw the videos and also from the actress’s over 10 million followers on Youtube. How Lyka App works?

Individual users of Lyka earn gems (points) by simply interacting with other users, posting images and other types of engagements they do inside the Lyka App. The Lyka Gems can be shared with other friends and individuals, exchange for good from partner stores and can be used to redeem gifts on Lyka Mall, which ranges See WAYS, page 10

Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT REGIONAL TRIAL COURT,BRANCH 21 12th Judicial Region Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte IN RE: PETITION FOR CORRECTION OF ENTRY IN THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE OF BERNADETTE UY YONGCO ON THE ENTRY OF NATIONALITY OF PETITIONER’S FATHER GFROM CHINESE TO FILIPINO’ BERNADETTE U. YONGCO-BALBIN, Petitioner. - versus THE LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF KAPATAGAN, LANAO DEL NORTE, Respondent. x----------------------------------------------/

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“I”; v. Voter’s Identification Card and Voter Certification issued by the commission on Election (COMELEC) as Annex “J” and “K” respectively; vi. National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) clearance printed and issued on 31 January 2030 as Annex “L”;

11. It must be pointed out that the petitioner herein does not seek for the court to change her father’s citizenship much less of her own, for indeed they are already Filipino. With more reason that this petition does not ask the court to declare the petitioner as Filipino because she is not an alien or foreigner. It is only to correct the erroneous change, of unknown reason, in the entry of her birth certificate with regard to her father’s nationality;

12. That this petition is not intended to circumvent or evade any responsibility under the law, but for reasons already cited; WITNESSES AND SUMMARY OF THEIR TESTIMONY:

1. Bernadette U. Yongco-Balbin: to prove that she was born Filipino to a Filipino father, Aquiles D. Yongco, and live all of her life as Filipino, always considers herself as Filipino. The testimony will likewise support the pieces of evidence to be presented:

ORDER A verified petition for CORRECTION OF ENTRY IN THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE OF BERNADETTE UY YONGCO ON THE ENTRY OF NATIONALITY OF PETITIONER’S FATHER FROM CHINESE TO FILIPINO, The petition alleges, viz;

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That the petitioner is of legal age, married, Filipino and resident of PurokDahlia, Poblacion, Aurora Zamboanga del Sur while respondent Local Civil Registrar of Kapatagan is an agency of the government in custody of the records of birth for the Municipality of Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte and is being sued as a nominal party with office address at 1st floor, Municipal Hall Building, Poblacion Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte. The respondent may be served with summons and other processes of the Honorable Court at their address, while for the petitioner is at the counsel’s address at RUDINAS/ DELA CRUZ LAW OFFICE, unit 10, second floor, Letty’s Place, Salvador Road, Maranding, Lala, Lanao d Norte; Petitioner was born on 11 February 1963 in the municipality of Kapatagan province of Lanao del Norte from Filipino parents Aquiles Yongco and Teresity Uy. A certified true copy of the Local Civil Registrar (LCR) of Kapatagan, certification of birth issued on 26 April 2021 is hereto attached as Annex “A” and made integral part hereof;

Further, let this Order be posted for Fifteen (15) consecutive days prior to the date of hearing on the bulletin board of the Municipal Hall of Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte and on the bulletin board of Barangay Poblacion Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte where the petitioner was alleged being born and on the bulletin board of this Court.

In the case of Republic v. Valencia 225 Phil 408 (1986), the Supreme Court adheres to “the principle that even substantial errors in a civil registry may be corrected and the true facts established provided the parties aggrieved by the error avail themselves of the appropriate adversary proceeding.” But in different viewpoint, this maybe a clear case of clerical error due to, perhaps, in the migration or transfer of voluminous date to the computer system from local registrar the centralized PSA system as mandated by the law that creates the PSA;

10. That in order to prove the foregoing allegations and to show good faith, petitioner is submitting photocopies of the following documents with their respective markings: i. Certificate of marriage issued by the Office of the Municipal Civil Registrar of Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur issued on 15 October 2014 as Annex “F” ii. Petitioner’s child Birth Certificate issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) as Annex “G” iii. Postal Identity Card issued by Philippines Postal Corporation as Annex “H”; iv. Driver’s License issued by the Land Transpiration Office (LTO) as Annex

5. As between the certification of birth issued by the concern Local Civil Registrar (LCR) and the one issued by the PSA, human experience would suggest that what truly reflects the true facts of birth should be the one issued by the local authority who had the opportunity to personally assessed and evaluate the informant during registration at birth. This is also anchored on the theory that the books making up the civil registrar and all documents relating thereto shall be prima facie evidence of the facts thereon contained. However, the the date produced by the PSA is the official and controlling statistics of the government under the law that created it; 6. Despite of this, the certification of death of petitioner’s father reveals that the deceased’s nationality is Filipino. Copy of such death certificate issued by the municipality of Aurora LCR is hereto attahced as Annex “C”; Obviously, the apparent discrepancies in the above mentioned government issued documents or certifications can be settled by providing the birth certificate of petitioner’s father. But with so much disbelief and regret, petitioner’s father record of birth is nowhere to be found. The reason of such unfortunate fact is that it has been destroyed by war operations during the first world war, a certification to this effect was issued by the Office of the Cebu City Civil Registrar and the PSA. Copy of such certifications is hereto attached as Annex “D” and “E”;

1. Annex “A” - Local Civil Registrar (LCR) of Kapatagan certification of birth of the petitioner issued on 26 April 2021; 2. Annex “B” Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) copy of petitioner’s Birth Certificate; 3. Annex “C” - LCR- Aurora certification of death of petitioner’s father; 4. Annex “D” - LCR Cebu city certification on the circumstance of loss of record of birth of Aquiles D. Yongco, petitioner’s father; 5. Annex “E”- PSA certification of no record of birth of petitioner’s father; 6. Annex “F” LCR- Aurora certificate of marriage; 7. Annex “G” PSA- copy of petitioner’s child birth certificate; 8. Annex “H”- Copy of petitioner’s postal identification card; 9. Annex “I”- Copy of petitioner’s driver’s license; 10. Annex “J”- Copy of petitioner’s voter’s identification card; 11. Annex “K”- Copy of voter’s certification issued by the Commission on election (COMELEC); 12. Annex “L”- Copy of petitioner’s National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) clearance; 13. Annex “O”- High School Transcript of Records; 14. Petitioner’s Judicial Affidavit.

Finding the verified petition sufficient in form and substance, the same is hereby set for initial hearing to August 17, 2021 at 8:30 o’clock in the morning. Let this order be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the province of Lanao del Norte once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioner.

DOCUMENTARY AND OBJECT EVIDENCE:

3. That in the advent of Republic Act 10625 also known as The Philippine Statistical Act of 2013, which created the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in place of the National Statistics Office (NSO), this newly created agency takes over in the carrying out, enforcement and administering civil registration function in the country. Under said law, the date produce by the PSA shall be the official and 4. That when petitioner sough copy of her certificate of birth from PSA, the entry on the information of her father’s nationality was, for unknown reason, indicated as Chinese. Copy of such certification issued by the PSA is hereto attached as Annex “B” and made an integral part hereof;

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That the petitioner desires to correct the record of her Birth Certificate with regard to her father’s nationality from Chinese to Filipino as she and her father are indeed Filipino;

The LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRAR OF KAPATAGAN, LANAO DEL NORTE and any person who has an interest in the petition may file his/ her opposition thereto within fifteen (15) days from notice of this petition or from the last day of publication of this order.

The petitioner is directed to notify this court of the publication of this order three (3) days before the scheduled hearing date. Furnish copy of this Order to the Solicitor General, Makati City; the Office of the Provincial Prosecutor of Lanao del Norte; The Administrator and Civil Registrar General, Philippine Statistics Authority, East Avenue, Quezon City, Metro Manila; Atty. Emmanuel F. dela Cruz, counsel for the Petitioner and the petitioner Bernadette U. Yongco-Balbin.

SO ORDERED. Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte. May 03, 2021. SGD. ALBERTO P. QUINTO Acting Presiding Judge APQ/mhrb cc: Office of the Solicitor General 34 Amorsolo St., Legaspi Village Makati City Office of the Public Prosecutor Tubod, Lanao del Norte Office of the Civil Registrar Lala, Lanao del Norte Atty. Emmanuel F. dela Cruz Maranding, Lanao del Norte Bernadette U. Yongco-Balbin Purok-Dahlia, Poblacion Aurora Zamboanga del Sur The Administrator and Civil Registrar General Philippine Statistics Authority, East Avenue, Quezon City, Metro Manila MDN: May 6, 13 & 18, 2021

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DBP eyes LGU credit rating system STATE-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) is working closely with the Department of Finance (DoF), state regulators and multi-lateral lending institutions in establishing a Local Government Unit (LGU) credit rating system that seeks to mainstream bond flotations as a sustainable financing option for local development projects, a top official said. DBP President and Chief

Executive Officer Emmanuel G. Herbosa said the proposed rating system would provide the bond market with credible risk indicators of individual LGU bonds as well as information on outstanding bond issues which would help buoy confidence and improve risk-appetite of potential investors. “DBP hopes to institute an LGU-rating organization, much like the credit

rating agencies which rate the viability of investments relative to the likelihood of default,” Herbosa said. “We expect a significant increase in development initiatives nationwide once the LGU Bond Market has gained firm footing as it accords a substitute mode of financing.” DBP is the sixth largest bank in the country in terms of assets and provides credit support to four strategic

sectors of the economy, namely, infrastructure and logistics; micro, small and medium enterprises; the environment; and social services and community development. Based on latest government data, there are around 81 provinces, 144 cities, 1,490 municipalities, and more than 42,000 barangays across the country which fall under the administrative supervision of the Executive

Branch through the Department of Interior and Local Government and the DoF. Herbosa said that DBP’s extensive experience with the LGU sector would help advance the LGU bond market as an essential financial resource to bankroll essential critical infrastructure and social development projects which are commonly heavily dependent on appropriations from

MANILA -- The Presidential Communications Operations Office bagged seven major awards, including Media Hero of the Year and Government Hero of the Year, in the 2021 Stevie® Awards. The Stevie® Awards recognized the innovations and continued commitment of PCOO to serve the public by providing relevant information and impactful initiatives during these challenging times. Considered as the world’s premier business awards, the Stevie® Awards has

conferred recognition for achievement in programs such as The International Business Awards® for 19 years. The Asia-Pacific Stevie® Awards are the only business awards program to recognize innovation in the workplace in all 29 nations of the Asia-Pacific region. Presidential Communications Sec. Martin Andanar received a “Media Hero of the Year” Award for his innovations in PCOO, and proactive daily delivery of news and information to the Filipino public. It was

made possible by Laging Handa Dokyu, Network Briefing News and Public Briefing #LagingHandaPH programs even at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Along with these are other programs delivering to the public straight news and information about the coronavirus. “It is an honor for the PCOO to be recognized by a prestigious award-giving body like the Stevie Awards. Winning multiple awards is an even greater compliment for the work that we

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Lowly jeepney driver awarded recognition By NORMA N. PACHECO, VIRGIE RECONALLA, LITO MAPAYO, JUDY PANIS and ROD SEVILLA

IN an unprecedented move that even the Regional Director of the Land Transportation Regulatory Board saluted is the work of Lloyd Salarzon, a lowly jeepney driver. This driver has a little multi-cab unit that plys the route Ulas to Magsaysay Park and back. He has maintained the health protocols of the Inter Agency Task Force against Infectious Diseases. With whatever meager income as his take home pay yet he has braved the route as the Corona Virus or Covid-19 pandemic has drag on for the past fourteen months. On the first Tuesday of May 4, 2021, Lloyd woke up early to ply the usual route of his multi-cab unit-the Ulas to Magsaysay Park. It was his birthday but that time he has offered his services for free.

He told his passengers not to pay anything. He went on, arriving Magsaysay Park and back to Ulas transporting people without collecting

fares from them until sundown. Back home Lloyd told his family that he was happy serving people without being

paid. He made an ordinary move becoming extra ordinary. It was unprecedented in the scope that no one has done what he did. And he

did it for the people to help in his little way. A few days after his little deed or act of helping others he was known and paved the way and became viral on Facebook. Many people witnessed his little gesture, where nobody has done. It was a great inspiration that Lloyd Salarzon has done and the kindness that he has given to the people. Regional Director of LTFRB Davao Region Nonito A. Llanos III was once a Councilor, and Board Member. Before serving the people as a public servant, he was once a volunteer of the Red Cross when he was in Grade Six. He was given a t-shirt as volunteer. The t-shirt that he used was his inspiration in life. It has an imprint of “ask me how to get rich without being paid”. Regional Director Nonito A. Llanos III, in recognizing the deed of Lloyd Salarzon

said, “Saludo ko sa imo sir. (I salute you, sir). You are a billionaire in heart. Although I know that your income has been affected because of this pandemic. Yet you didn’t hesitate to give free rides to people on your birthday. That particular gesture would remain in the hearts of the people you have helped.” In an exclusive interview by the Mindanao Daily News Correspondents led by Norma N. Pacheco, Virgie Reconalla, Judy Panis, Lito Mapayo, and Rod Sevilla Mr. Lloyd Salarzon was given the award of recognition by Regional Director Nonito A. Llanos III. The culmination of the Awarding Rites was the Manifesto on the Pledge of Cooperation and Oath of Honesty with the Affirmation of Integrity with the employees of LTFRB Davao Region. All employees signed the Manifesto.

LANDBANK unveils mobile savings account opening service CLIENTS can now successfully open a savings account with Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) using their mobile phone at their own safety and convenience without the need to go to a LANDBANK branch. The state-run Bank launched the Digital On-

Boarding System Mobile or DOBS Mobile on May 12, 2021, which facilitates online savings account opening in as fast as 10 to 15 minutes without even having to visit any of its branches. Using the LANDBANK Mobile Banking App (MBA) available on Google Play

Republic of the Philippines Province of Misamis Oriental MUNICIPALITY OF CLAVERIA LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 7 of R.A. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that SEAN KYREL PADERANGA RANIS has filed with this Office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error in the entry of SEX from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of SEAN KYREL PADERANGA RANIS who was born on JANUARY 15, 1997 at CLAVERIA, MISAMIS ORIENTAL and whose parents are JOSE JR. RANIS and ELIZABETH PADERANGA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this Office not later than MAY 16, 2021.

Store or Apple App Store, interested clients need only to fill out application forms online and upload a valid identification card such as UMID, Passport, PRC ID, SSS, company ID or even school ID to open a digital LANDBANK ATM Savings Account. The LANDBANK DOBS Mobile eliminates the need to line up in branches to open an account, in support of the National Government’s Ease of Doing Business (EODB) initiative, as well as safety protocols amid the ongoing pandemic. “The DOBS Mobile underscores LANDBANK’s continued commitment to provide accessible, convenient, and safe digital solu-

tions. Our digital banking initiatives remain centered on balancing service delivery while ensuring the health and safety of our clients which is of utmost priority,” said LANDBANK Branch Banking Sector Head, Executive Vice President Julio D. Climaco, Jr. The digital bank account opened using the LANDBANK DOBS Mobile offers features such as cardless withdrawal via the mobile app, and funds transfer and bills payment through both the MBA and the LANDBANK iAccess, among others. Clients can also upgrade the digital bank account to a regular LANDBANK Visa Debit Card by visiting

their branch of account and requesting for a physical card anytime. LANDBANK as a trailblazer in digital banking Prior to the launch of the DOBS Mobile, LANDBANK introduced DOBS in December 2018 as the first online account opening portal among universal banks in the Philippines. This pioneering web application raked in various accolades for the Bank, such as the Merit Award for Technology Development by the Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific (ADFIAP) Development Awards in 2020; “Asia’s Most Inclusive Bank” in the 2019 Financial Insights

Innovation Awards; and the “Digital Trailblazer in Financial Services” award conferred by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). As of April 30, 2021, a total of 1.53 million accounts have already been opened through DOBS, which is accessible through LANDBANK’s official website (www.landbank.com) or through the Digital Corner of selected LANDBANK branches for walk-in clients. For more information about LANDBANK’s ebanking services, clients may follow the Bank’s official social media channels at @landbankofficial on Facebook and Instagram, @ LBP_Official on Twitter, and @LANDBANK on Viber.

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(Sgd.) ANNA VICTORIA A. EVANGELISTA Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: May 13 & 20, 2021

Republic of the Philippines Province of Misamis Oriental MUNICIPALITY OF CLAVERIA LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 7 of R.A. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that CECEL BAROCOL PALABRICA has filed with this Office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error in the entry of SEX from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of CECEL BAROCOL PALABRICA who was born on AUGUST 28, 2003 at CLAVERIA, MISAMIS ORIENTAL and whose parents are CELSO CABUYAON PALABRICA and LUCITA VIRTUDAZO BAROCOL. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his/her written opposition with this Office not later than MAY 20, 2021.

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RE: Application for the renewal of Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC) to operate the vessels: Mbca “Galatea – 2”, & Mbca “Galatea Cruiser” as service for hire (taxi type) in the route: within the tourist destinations in Siargao Island, and with permanent dropping of Mbca “Galatea – 1” in fleet, pursuant to Republic Act No. 9295 and its Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations. GALATEA TOURS - BIANCA CHRISTIANE G. ESPINOS Applicant. x------------------------------------------------x

CASE NO. SUR 19-011

NOTICE OF HEARING Application for the renewal of Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC) to operate the vessels: Mbca “Galatea – 2”, & Mbca “Galatea Cruiser” as service for hire (taxi type) in the route: within the tourist destinations in Siargao Island, and with permanent dropping of Mbca “Galatea – 1” in its fleet, pursuant to Republic Act No. 9295 and its Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations.

(Sgd.) ANNA VICTORIA A. EVANGELISTA Municipal Civil Registrar The applicant shall cause the publication of this Order in a newspaper of regional circulation at least 5 days before the hearing. Applicant shall present the jurisdictional, qualification and documentary requirements in a hearing to be conducted on 18 May 2021, Tuesday at 10:00 o’clock in the morning at the MARINA, Regional Office XIII, 2nd floor, Eva Macapagal Passenger Terminal Bldg., PPA Compound, Surigao City. The Applicant shall be required to make a written Formal Offer of Exhibits (FOE) within five (5) days after the initial hearing. WITNESS, the Honorable MARINA Administrator, VADM Robert” A Empedrad, this 21st day of April 2021, Surigao City, Philippines.

By Authority of the Administrator: (Pursuant to AO No. 26-20)

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from page 6 do. The recognitions are a testament to our mandate as the government’s premiere communications arm,” Secretary Andanar said. Aside from Andanar, PCOOOffice of the Global Media and Public Affairs (PCOO-OGMPA) Assistant Secretary JV Arcena bagged two individual Gold Stevie® Awards after he was hailed as “Government Hero of the Year” and “Media Hero of the Year” for his innovations in communicating the government’s policy messages and engaging the international and local media, and for risking his own life to show to the public, via Laging Handa Dokyu series, the actual situation on the ground amid the pandemic. “Winning these Stevie Awards is truly an achievement for the work that we do as individuals and as an organization. It is a validation of the effort that we have been making to inform the public with vital facts and information, particularly those related to COVID-19 and those related to the programs and policies that benefit the public,” Asec. Arcena said. ‘The Virtual Presser and Virtual Reporting Tour’ PCOO’s The Virtual Presser and Virtual Reporting Tour (TVP-VRT) won Silver Stevie® Award for Innovation in Media, Visual Communications & Entertainment under the category of Awards for Innovation in Product Design and Development.

The aforementioned program also received a Bronze Stevie® Award for Innovation in Media Relations under the Awards for Innovation in Communications/ Public Relations Category. The PCOO-OGMPA pioneered the first virtual presser in the country in 2018, long before the pandemic. PCOO then created the platform to connect Philippine government policymakers with the international media and foreign audiences. In 2020, the virtual presser was repurposed to focus on the COVID-19 pandemic, becoming the main platform for the government to disseminate vital information. PCOO-OGMPA, in cooperation with Radio Television Malacañang, also launched the virtual reporting tour to show to the local and international media the situation on the ground--such as the response of the government against the pandemic--without the media leaving their desks. ‘Laging Handa Dokyu: Ito ang Totoong Kwento’ The PCOO-produced Laging Handa Dokyu series, now on its 3rd season, also received a Bronze Stevie® Award for Innovation in Documentaries under the Awards for Innovation in Video Category. The Laging Handa Dokyu is a series of experiential and informational short documentaries which highlight the lives of healthcare workers and other frontliners, as well as all aspects of the response of the government against COVID-19. Arcena, who is also the pro-

R. A 9048 Form No 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao Del Norte Municipality of iligan city NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that JANET ELENA S. BENAOJAN has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “JANET” to “JANET ELENA” in the Certificate of live of birth of JANET SUN BENAOJAN who was born on 18, AUGUST, 1962 at ILIGAN CITY, LANAO DEL NORTE and whose parents are EMPERATRIZ A. SUN and JUANITO O. BENAOJAN. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than JUNE 2021.

(Sgd.) MARIA PURA C. MASCARIÑAS Municipal Civil Registrar

Thursday, May 13, 2021 duction head/executive producer/host of the Laging Handa Dokyu, said PCOO will continue to inform, educate, and enlighten the citizenry in the midst of the pandemic. “I share these awards and recognitions with my PCOOOGMPA team and colleagues in the government who are working tirelessly to fight the COVID-19 pandemic,” he said. ‘PCOO Laging Handa Digital Campaign’ The PCOO Laging Handa COVID-19 Communications Digital Campaign also received a Bronze Stevie® Award for Best Use of Social Media-COVID19-related Information. Under this campaign, the PCOO-OGMPA produced various digital content such as infomercials (NAP and CQ videos), explainer videos (the VAXplainer), social cards and infographics, to keep the public informed about the pandemic and the response of the government. Secretary Andanar emphasized that these multiple Stevie Awards are proof that PCOO employees and the institution itself are committed to providing the public the information they need. “Our wins are solid proof of the quality and hard work put

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the estate of the late DIOSCORO P. ENRIQUEZ who died on November 24, 2007 at Bago Aplaya, Davao Ciry. left a parcel of land situated in the Barrio of Darong, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur, which is part of the land covered by Transfer Certificate of Tittle No. T-54940 of the registry of Deeds for the Province of Davao del Sur, the said parcel of land is particularly describes as follows: “ a parcel of land, part and parcel of the land identified as Lot-29H-3,Psd-11-087437, situated in the Barrio of Darong, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur, Philippines, containing an area of ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED NINETY SEVEN (1,397) square meters, more or less, is the subject of EXTRA JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE DIOSCORO P. ENRIQUEZ among the legitimate surviving heirs, by means of a Public Document executed on April 23, 2021 at Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur, Philippines, Before ATTY. MICHELLE O. ORPILLA Notary Public, in as per Doc. No. 181; Page No. 38; Book No. 40; Series of 2021.

Notice is hereby given that ROCYLYN SACOTE- ANG,of legal age,married, Filipino citizen and a resident of 048,Narra Road, Guingona Subd. Butuan City, is the only child of MERCEDES A. SACOTE- who died without leaving a Will nor incurred indebtedness during her lifetime and who remains the declared/registered owner of the real properties herein described: Lot No.4313-B w/ TD.No.04000205280, w/ an area of 3,235 Sq.M. located at Agoho, Mambajao Camiguin, ; Lot No.4318 , w/ TD.No.04000205312, w/ an area of 213 Sq.M. located at Agoho, Mambajao Camiguin; Lot No. 4319-B, w/ TD No.04000205362 ( Res.area) , located at Agoho Mambajao Camiguin; Lot No.4629, w/ TD No.04000205979, w/ an area of 18,975 Sq.M., located at Agoho, Mambajao Camiguin; Lot No.4970, w/ TD.No.04000711213, ( Res.area), located at Bug-ong, Mambajao Camiguin; Lot No.6770, w/ 04001519554, w/ area of 3,661 Sq.M., located at Yumbing, Mambajao Camiguin, That except the above enumerated parcels above the deceased mother does not have any properties, real or personal, in any other place; That by virtue of hereditary succession, ROCYLYN SACOTE-ANG being the only heir adjudicate the above properties unto herself; That the latter requested the offices concerned to transfer the ownership of the subject properties in her name, - the subject of Extra-Judicial Settlement of Estates of MERCEDES A.SACOTE with Adjudication of Ownership By Sole Heir. Executed under the Notarial Registry of Atty.Vito M.Carrillo, Per Doc.No.58; Page No.13 ; Book No.108; Series of 2019.

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in by our dedicated personnel and their professionalism in performing their tasks and in serving the public, by providing them with timely, truthful, and useful information,” said Andanar. “Winning these Stevie Awards has inspired us to be even more committed and unwavering in carrying out our duties and responsibilities to the Filipino people, especially during this crucial time of COVID-19 pandemic,” he added. Arcena, for his part, assured the public that PCOO will continue to live up to its international recognition on innovative content and information. “Boosted by these notable wins, people can expect more innovation and creativity from

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our office in delivering updates and reports to the whole nation,” Arcena said. The 2021 Stevie Awards, nicknamed the Stevies or the Greek word for “crowned”, considered a total of 900 nominations from different countries across the Asia-Pacific region. The winners will be celebrated NOTICE Notice is hereby given the intestate estate of the late ROMUALDO SALAGANTIN LLUBIT, who died intestate on November 03, 1992 at home Sitio Cebuano Barangay Poblacion, Polomolok, South Cotabato, left a parcel of land known as Lot No. 19-C-2-f, Psd 11-023165, being a portion of Lot No. 19-C-2, Psd 11-017877, situated in the Barrio of Poblacion, Municipality of Polomolok, Province of South Cotabato, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY ONE (131) square meters, more or less and covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-48326 (TCT No. 145-T-48326) including one (1) residential house and all improvements found thereon. Is the subject of EXTRADUCUAL SUPERMENT of the estate, under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Ermando A. Magalong, per Doc. No. 413; Page No. 83; Book No. 216; Series of 2021. MDN: May 13, 20 & 27, 2021

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS OF THE LATE SPOUSES RUBEN T. SEDIGO AND FLORENTINA TAGARAO-SEDIGO KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late RUBEN T. SEDIGO and FLORENTINA TAGARAO SEDIGO who both died intestate and no known debt in Balubal, Cagayan de Oro City on December 14, 2020 and June 8, 2016 that at the time of his death, RUBEN T. SEDIGO, left lawful interest on two real properties with Transfer Certificate of Title No. 137-2021000388, situated in Balubal, Cagayan de Oro, and Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-49829 situated in the Barrio of Balubal, City of Cagayan de Oro, Prov. Of Mis. Or., Island of Mindanao, containing an area of NINE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED (9,200) SQUARE METERS, more or less, and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS OF THE LATE SPOUSES RUBEN T. SEDIGO AND FLORENTINA TAGARAO-SEDIGO, filed by the heirs of RUBEN T. SEDIGO and FLORENTINA TAGARAO SEDIGO, per DOC #274; PAGE #55; BOOK #XXIII; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. FULGENT THOMAS T. GARAY.

during a virtual (online) awards ceremony on July 14. EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF SALE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That this document is made and entered into by and among; The heirs of the late MATEO LUMINTAD GUMALING (deceased) died on September 18, 1966 married to CECILIA SINONTAO GUMALING (deceased) died on July 4, 1970 and children; CONCHITA GUMALING SEPULVEDA, of legal age, and a resident of Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon; JESUS SINONTAO GUMALING, (deceased) died on May 15, 2007 married to EVA DADOLE GUMALING with children: ROBERT PINGOL GUMALING, JOEL PINGOL GUMALING, JOSE DADOLE GUMALING, JOCELYN GUMALING. DEMETRIO SINONTAO GUMALING (deceased) died on February 7, 2007 married to ADELA AJAN GUMALING (widow) with children: ELIZABETH AJAN GUMALING, ELIZER AJAN GUMALING, EVELYN GUMALING LUMANGAY, ESTHER AJAN GUMALING, EDMUND AJAN GUMALING, EARLY GRACE AJAN GUMALING, ENERSON AJAN GUMALING. MARIA DOLORES GUMALING VILLANUEVA (deceased) died on January 29, 2009 with children; GRACE VILLANUEVA VILAMOR, GREGG GUMALING VILLANUEVA, GARY GUMALING VILLANUEVA; FAUSTINO SINONTAO GUMALING (deceased) died on February 10, 2012 married to ELIZA DADOLE GUMALING (widow) with children; CRISOLOGO D. GUMALING and CHERRIE DADOLE GUMALING (herein referred to as the HEIR/VENDEE). WITNESSETH WHEREAS, herein parties are the surviving heirs of the late MATEO L. GUMALING and CECILIA S. GUMALING, who died on September 1966 and July 4, 1970 respectively. WHEREAS, the deceased left no debts and no will or testament, but left a parcel of land more particularly described as follows “A PARCEL OF LAND, known as Lot 13-009 located at Poblacion, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon. Containing an area of TWENTY THREE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED (23,400) square meters, more or less, and covered under Tax Declaration No. 02-1623 in the name of MATEO GUMALING.” WHEREAS, herein parties herby partition the above described parcel of land equally among themselves; Is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION OF ESTATE WITH DEED OF SALE, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. BENBER B. APEPE, Notary Public per Doc No. 58; Page No. 12; Book No. 18; Series of 2020. MDN: May 6, 13 & 20, 2021

MDN: Apr 29, May 6 & 13, 2021

R. A 10172 Form No 10.1 (LCRO)

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao Del Norte Municipality of iligan city

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that ENECITA C. ROSALES has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “INOCENCIA” to “ENECITA” in the Certificate of live of birth of INOCENCIA LACORTE CABELLO who was born on JULY 16, 1962 at ILIGAN CITY and whose parents are MARIA LEONOR LACORTE and JESUS E. CABILLO. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than JUNE 2021.

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that JIZELLE MARIE PADILLA has filed with this Office a petition for Change of First Name from “ELVA LIDUVINA” to “ELVA” in the Certificate of live of birth of ELVA LIDUVINA NERI PADILLA who was born on APRIL 14, 1960 at ILIGAN CITY, LANAO DEL NORTE and whose parents are YOLANDA W. NERI and ANGELO G. PADILLA. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than JUNE 2021.

In compliance with Section 7 of R.A. 10172 & Section 5 of RA 9048 a notice is hereby served to the public that JULIE C. VERGARA has filed with this Office a petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly SEX from “FEMALE” to “MALE” and CHANGE OF FIRST NAME from “JOLEY” to “JULIE” in the Certificate live of birth JOLEY CATIG VERGARA who was born on June 7, 1975 at Iligan City whose parents are TERESITA CATIG and BIENVENIDO VERGARA. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than JUNE 2021.

(Sgd.) MARIA PURA C. MASCARIÑAS Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: May 13 & 20, 2021

Republic of the Philippines Province of Davao del Sur CITY OF DIGOS OFFICE OF THE CITY CIVIL REGISTRAR Publication Notice R.A. 10172

In Compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that QUEENSRYCHE I. LACHICA has filed with this Office, a petition for correction of entry in sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of PRINCESS EUNICE LACHICA RAMIREZ at Roxas Extn., Digos City, Davao del Sur and whose parents are Ernesto T. Ramirez and Queensryche L. Lachica. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than May 23, 2021. MDN: May 6 & 13, 2021

(Sgd.) MARISSA C. NEBRADA City Civil Registrar

(Sgd.) MARIA PURA C. MASCARIÑAS Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: May 13 & 20, 2021

PRA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

RA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

Republic of the Philippines CITY CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE 1F South Wing Administrative Bldg. City Hall, Capistrano-Hayes Sts Cagayan de Oro City

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Lanao Del Norte City/Municipality: Sultan Naga Dimaporo

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

May 03, 2021

(Sgd.) MARIA PURA C. MASCARIÑAS Municipal Civil Registrar

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 10172, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that CHARITO U. CORPORAL has filed with this Office a petition for correction of clerical error of the CHILD’S SEX from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of CHARITO UAYAN CORPORAL who was born on JANUARY 26, 1992 in ZONE 1, KAUSWAGAN, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, MISAMIS ORIENTAL and whose parents are MARGARITO LAMOSTRE CORPORAL and MARIE ECHAURE UAYAN. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than MAY 14, 2021. MDN: May 6 & 13, 2021

(Sgd.) EVANGELINE C. TAPANGAN City Civil Registrar

In compliance with section 7 of R.A. Act No. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that SAHANIE SULTAN MARUHOM has filled with this office a (Complete name of the Petitioner)

petition for Correction of Clerical Error SEX/GENDER from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of SAHANIE SULTAN MARUHOM who was born

(Complete name of the document Owner)

on NOVEMBER 03, 2004 at Ilian, Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Lanao del Norte and

(Complete date of birth)

(Place of birth)

whose parents are ALIM MAMBUAY MARUHOM and MUSLIMA DUMANGCAG

(Name of father)

(Name of mother)

SULTAN Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than 15 days. MDN: May 6 & 13, 2021

(Sgd.) JOCELYN R. COLORADA Municipal Civil Registrar

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cessing System (GWAPS) kiosks located in all GSIS from page 2 branches, Department of Education offices, provincial their fellow vegetable farmcapitols, city halls, Robiners sell their product at a sons Malls and selected SM fair price.” Supermalls. Bro. John clarified, how Loan proceeds will be ever, that the DAR is not directly credited to the totally against the middleborrower’s GSIS eCard or men but only wanted them Unified Multipurpose Idento be fair in their dealings tification (UMID) card. with the farmers. For other details, in Warlito Ronquillo, chairterested parties may visit man of the New Basuit Prothe GSIS website, www. ducers’ Cooperative (NBPC) gsis.gov.ph or Facebook based in Barangay Pala-pala, account, @gsis.ph; email San Ildefonso, Bulacan, gsiscares@gsis.gov.ph; or said selling their tomatoes call the GSIS Contact Center is costlier: “The trucking at 8847-4747 (if in Metro service fee is much higher Manila), 1-800-8-847-4747 than the sales.” (for Globe and TM subscrib Each of the 124 members ers), and 1-800-10-847-4747 of the NBPC own the farm from page 5 they are tilling. The com- Qualified to apply for (for Smart, Sun, and Talk bined farming area covers the Computer Loan are ‘N Text subscribers). 152 hectares, which are active members who have alternately being planted paid at least three months of with rice and various kinds premiums; have permanent from page 5 of vegetables. appointment; are not on that may be present in the The sad experience of leave of absence without pay; working environment. the Ronquillo couple is a have no pending administra- It will also feature disperennial problem among tive or criminal case; have cussions on related laws small farmers, which Bro. no arrears under the GSIS and regulations, human John and Padilla wanted to Financial Assistance Loan physiology and toxicology, resolve through the Link- (GFAL); have no past due chemicals, hazard recogniing Smallholder Farmers GSIS loan except housing tion, confined spaces, into Markets and Microfi- loan; and are not under door air quality, ventilation, nance (LinkSFarMM), a suspended agencies. and IH programming. value chain approach where In addition, they should Interested participants farmers are encouraged have a net take-home pay of may register via the onto form themselves into not lower than the amount line nomination form in a cohesive group with the required by the General this link: https://forms.gle/ end in view of pooling their Appropriations Act after all VovKR1qoZbpBrCuX6 for harvests together to attain monthly obligations have evaluation. the needed volume that is been deducted. Nomination is on a “first required by an institution to Members may file their come first served” basis. which the DAR had linked applications via eGSISMO Qualified registrants will be up a farmers’ group to serve (online GSIS facility); email notified of their confirmed as a supplier of farm prod- to the handling branch (see slot and will be receiving the ucts for the institution’s updated email addresses at link to the Online Registradaily consumption. https://www.gsis.gov.ph/ tion Form at their provided “This is the reason why advisory-on-the-new-email- email address. we are encouraging our addresses-of-gsis-offices); For any inquiry, interfarmer-beneficiaries to join drop boxes in GSIS offices ested participants may conor form themselves into an across the country; the GSIS tact Ms. Christine Marie L. organization because only Wireless Automated Pro- Pangindian or Mr. Raymark R. Fernando at the telephone numbers (02) 89242412 or 8929-6037 loc. 209 and through email at ecd.oshc. training@gmail.com Those who will be acBy ELESITA A. ALINGASA cepted must use laptop or MEDINA NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL desktop computers equipped Mathematics is essential economical. The DIY Metric with a webcam and microthen they can work together towards meeting the required volume their clients need,” Padilla explained. She added: “This is our way of helping our farmers by looking for marketing outlets for their products.” Besides linking them to marketing outlets, Padilla said that an organization of farmers is eligible to avail itself of various forms of government assistance, which include easy access to credit, provision of farm implements and machineries and dump trucks, technology transfer and livelihood assistance,” Padilla added.

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Training...

Enhancing Students Achievement in Mathematics 7 Through DIY Metric Converter in understanding the world, building mental discipline and encourages logical reasoning and rigor. However, being abstract in nature, Mathematics has been considered very difficult for many students. In the global context, Philippines did not perform well in Mathematics. The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study 2019 results showed that Philippines ranked lowest in Mathematics including Science among the 58 countries who participated. Also, the result Programme for International Students Assessment (PISA) in 2018 shows that Philippines is ranked 75 out of 77 countries that have been evaluated. The mean score in mathematics performance is one of the lowest among PISA-participating countries and economies. This dismal performance in mathematics have served as a motivation for me to be innovative in teaching mathematics particularly mathematics 7. Being a public-school teacher in a rural area of Misamis Oriental, most of my students do not have the resources hence the innovation must be

Converter is the innovation that I have introduced to my class to concretize mathematics particularly conversion of units. The application of this innovation has led to enhance interest in mathematics as the students were enjoying doing their conversion of units’ activity with the help of this innovation. More importantly, the grade 7 students assessment scores and achievement test have increased significantly. The utilization of the metric converter clearly affirms that learning through manipulatives can make a difference. The students do not only value the subject but more importantly they value the teacher who exerted much effort in order for them to understand the topic. To my fellow mathematics teachers, I hope we become more innovative in teaching, imparting and sharing our knowledge in mathematics. Let us be an agent to positive change this is what our country needs more than anything else. My salute to all the mathematics teachers let us continue to inspire and show our students what life has to offer!

phone. Updated computer software and a stable internet connection with a minimum speed of 3G and 8GB of data allowance per day are also needed to participate in the training. With a report from DJ Romero

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from gadgets, certificates, hotel accommodations even a car purchase like what Ivana did in her recent Youtube videos. LYKA GEM SYSTEM You can earn the so-called LYKA GEMs by active social engagements, ratings, and posting. LYKA MALL - You can redeem the points you earn to buy gadgets, clothes, toys, food certificates, airfare, accommodation, and more on the LYKA Shop using the Gems that you earn. GROUP CHATS - You can create a secured group chat with friends, co-workers, even with celebrities and influencers using the app. SE N D & R E C E I V E GEMS - You can send and receive LYKA Gems easily and securely with the new pin system and QR code.

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SP amends “Bote-bote” law Includes regulations on sale, storage, transport of LPG

IT is illegal to sell or distribute Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)-filled cylinders without seals, tampered seals, or inappropriate seals. Penalties also await those engaged in pilferage and tampering of LPG cylinders and overloading in hauling LPG cylinders or tanks, and other violations. This, after the 19th City Council during its regular session Monday presided over by Vice Mayor Raineir Joaquin V. Uy approved the amendment of Ordinance No. 13121-2016, known as the illegal “bote-bote” retailing of Liquid Petroleum Products law. Authored by Councilor Teodulfo E. Lao, Jr., the ordinance provides certain guidelines in the storage, handling, transfer and/ or dispensing of liquefied petroleum products and declares certain practices

unlawful in Cagayan de Oro. It prohibits any person from selling and retailing unsafe and sub-standard liquid petroleum products in the city using soda or plastic bottle, jugs, and other similar portable containers. Councilor Lao filed the amendatory ordinance to include LPG, which is commonly used in households. He said it is imperative to regulate the retailing of LPG since it is one of the causes of conflagration due to improper storage and dispensing. The amendatory ordinance also prohibits illegal possession of and/or use of unregistered and/ or inappropriate LPG cylinder seals; sale of LPG in single-trip (non-refillable) container/canister previously filled with butane; and illegal storage of LPG. (SP)

and the RAPID Growth, open opportunities to our MSMEs not only to develop their products but also in making sure that these are given market platforms,” said Banquerigo. Banquerigo encourages the public to support home-grown products and visit the trade fair that will showcase handicrafts, wearables, beverage, fresh and processed foods, and other local products of the region. Buy Caraga By Caraga is a bi-annual trade fair and exhibit conducted by the DTI since 2012 except after the surge of the pandemic last year. DTI Caraga has also conducted a special Buy Caraga By Caraga trade fair for women entrepreneurs last March 17-31 that has been participated by 172 exhibitors. (DTI Caraga)

of DOST that significantly help their community. “Daku kaayu among pasalamat labi na sa Barangay Casisang kay naabot na sa mga eskwelahan ang proyekto sa DOST ug unta mas daghan pang proyekto nga makatabang ang ma-ipahigayon. (We are very thankful to Barangay Casisang for having the DOST projects reach our schools. We are hoping that more projects will come to help more beneficiaries),” said Kagawad Palumini. (Canish E. Santizas, DOSTBukidnon)

of intervention as we make sure that government assistance reaches them,” said Regional Director Edwin Baquerigo. Banquerigo added that DTI’s efforts for its MSME clients do not only end by capacitating them with the technical know-how in starting up businesses but also extends up to product development and giving them access to market. “Relevant to our goal of ensuring inclusive growth and addressing income inequality, our programs, such as the One Town One Product (OTOP), the DTI Comprehensive Agrarian from page 3 Reform Program (CARP), two-way radios, 10 rescue helmets, six sets of padded board with splints, 21 triangular bandages, and 3 trauma kits. The turned-over pieces By JESSELLE MARTINEZ MADERA of equipment are for the Teacher 3 – Hinaplanan Elementary School preparation of the two-day The transition to distance learn just enough to get capacity training on DRRM, learning can be considered the grade or take a test, basic first aid, and basic as a transition of the educa- but a lot of students cannot emergency response. This tion system to a new state of thoroughly understand the training aims to produce crisis characterized by the topic enough to keep that disappearance of a certain knowledge. trained and capacitated number of elements of the A modular structure is esschool DRRM teams. system and a change in its pecially important in online Councilor Pepito Paluintegral characteristics. It is learning environments, as it mini representing the Barelevant to consider the ad- provides an aid in the presenrangay Council of Casisang vantages and disadvantages tation and application of the in his closing message exof the program, both on the online teaching and learning pressed their gratitude to part of teachers, parents and process. When students are the programs and projects students. aware of the structure of

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Effects of Modular Mode of Delivery

A lot of students felt that while it was extremely difficult to make the switch to distance learning, an abbreviated grading system helped ease the workload and give students more free time to help their family, study or focus on their mental health. However, many parents and students also felt that pass/ fair grades enable students to slack off. Younger students are impacted more because they are not gaining knowledge as fast as they should. They

the course, they spend less time guessing about what is expected of them and more time focusing on the content and activities. The modular learning approach is hanging by a thread, and it’s not the teachers or the student fault. With so many students, especially in public schools, it would be hard to give each on equal and undivided attention. Teachers also struggle to reach out of their students but fall short because economic and social factors stand their way.

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Nat i on a l G ove r n me nt through the Internal Revenue Allotment. He said through the credit-rating system, LGUs would be able to diversify funds sources which would be based on needs, revenue-earning capacity, and financial maturity. “DBP would establish a viable risk model that is flexible, pragmatic and forward-looking,” Herbosa said. “Once all LGUs are rated effectively, DBP could easily align its marketing efforts and provide strategic support, especially to those who need financial assistance.” “We shall continue to explore innovative and sustainable financing solutions so that communities can continue to recover and rebuild from the crippling effects of the public health crisis,” he added.

EDUCATION IN PANDEMIC By LYNETTE A. MAGHUYOP

The Education throughout the country change, pandemic increases its number. Educators adopt a new flat form to reach out the learners during this time of pandemic. By using several blended learning, education find its way to impart knowledge and wisdom to each students. Contacting parents and guardians is the key the education system life goals

are still moving forward. Maybe, God knows this will happen that’s why technology was already born before the pandemic spread to earth for the learning of mankind be continue. So, Would the learning for next year be still the same as today? or Would it travel to new dimensions that there will be more advance improve system in reaching its learner as 5G is on its way?

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Balete, Batangas, the Brigada ng Ayala initiative turned over 300 EduCare kits and 22 units of Globe at Home prepaid Wi-Fi devices. Mayor Wilson Maralit and Vice Mayor Alvin Payo of Balete, Batangas, personally received the donations on behalf of the municipality. “Umaasa ako na marami pa kayong matutulungan na ating mga kababayang mahihirap, ‘di lamang sa bayan ng Balete, kundi sa buong Pilipinas,” said Maralit. A total of 800 EduCare Kits were distributed during the Quezon Province leg of Brigada ng Ayala in April 2021 In Quezon, 800 EduCare kits were endorsed to the Provincial Governor’s Office, the Municipality of Sariaya, and Barangay Tumabaga, also in Sariaya. Six home prepaid WiFi kits were endorsed for distribution to select learners, as well as 2,500 face masks. In Pililla, Rizal, the Ayala group turned over 500 EduCare kits, through the Municipal Mayor’s Office and Barangay Wawa. Fifteen Globe home prepaid WiFi kits were also distributed. Representatives from AC Energy also joined the distribution of Brigada ng Ayala kits in Pililla. The recipients expressed their appreciation for the Brigada ng Ayala kits. Kier Asis, a computer science major from Batangas and one of the recipients of the Globe prepaid WiFi kits, said: “Hindi po maiinterrupt ang aming pagvivideo call at mabilis po (ang internet). Nagpapasalamat po ako sa Globe at Home for giving us the gift of learning.” Earlier this year Ayala Foundation supervised the distribution of Brigada ng Ayala EduCare packs and Globe prepaid WiFi kits in Cagayan de Oro City; Cebu; El Nido, Palawan; and Catbalogan, Samar. Ayala Foundation is scheduled to conduct additional Brigada ng Ayala distribution activities in April and May. Among the locations are Albay, Catanduanes, Marinduque, Cagayan, and Isabela. For 60 years, Ayala Foundation has been serving communities all over the country through programs that promote education, sustainable livelihood, and love of country. I am proud to have been once associated with the Foundation, when it was still known as the Filipinas Foundation, Inc. (FFI). Under Executive Director Tomas “Buddy” Gomez III, FFI established the Ayala Museum which has a permanent exhibit of dioramas depicting defining moments in Philippine history. FFI supported scholars in vocational and technical education. It also assisted research which produced important policy papers, eg., “An Anatomy of Muslim Affairs in the Philippines” and “The Filipinos in America”.

Thursday, May 13, 2021

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BDO reminds clients: “Think twice before you post on social media”

Note: You may wish to share the foregoing via FB, from page 1 Twitter or Linked-In. at amin paring mahigpit na ipinagpapatupad ang mga from page 4 checkpoints. atmospheres, fostering posi- “Wearing of face masks THE Philippines remains the world’s social media tive freedom in the face of and face shields are still capital, ranking at number one for the 6th straight year instincts and opening new strictly enforced thus we in the annual report by research agencies Hootsuite and We Are Social, which tracks global social media horizons. The bottom line warn violators that will be and internet usage. here is not so much just a penalized. However, we do In 2020, Filipinos logged in four hours and 15 matter of leaving this addic- not immediately arrest them minutes on social media every day. This record not only tion behind as re-centering and when they say that they breaches its average of three hours and 53 minutes in the focus of our life on God, do not have money to buy 2019, but also the global average of two hours and 25 the masks and the shield, minutes in 2020. of faith and piety. Email: roycimagala@ we will provide them free,: With this much time spent on social media, BDO Unibank cautions the general public to be careful of Valones said, gmail.com the information they share. Scammers lurk online to This, according to Col steal personal information, which they use to access Valones, is the stand of the online bank accounts and steal money. They can also from page 1 to filter what others can see. recently appointed PNP use it to open new bank accounts. with any person outside of Chief Eleazar who said that What can bank customers do to outsmart scam- • Only add people you actually know, especially if you’re sharing personal moments like birthday celebraone’s immediate household the goverment should give mers? For one, BDO advises clients never to post docufamily photos, or professional achievements. free face masks if the indi- ments with their full name, birthday, and other information tions, is highly discouraged. Unfriend those you don’t really know. The PIATF also enjoined gents do not have any. “Ang that scammers can use to answer security questions BDO encourages clients to report suspicious inMuslim constituents in the hinhuli naming ay yong mga on social media. cidents to ReportPhish@bdo.com.ph, or get in touch province to celebrate Eid’l pasaway,” Valones added. Other useful reminders that clients can do are the with its representatives by logging in Messenger and looking for BDO Customer Care with the blue verified Fitr without sacrificing the On the issue entertain- following: observance of the minimum ment openings, he said, • Review your profile. Reconsider sharing your full checkmark from Facebook. Clients may also call its health standards and pro- there is just a limit of time name, birthday, education background, employment, hotline at 8631-8000. other personal information. Link to Facebook post: for operation of establish- and tocols. • Choose the people who can see your posts. Social https://www.facebook.com/BDOUnibank/ O n M o n d a y, t h e ments like videoke bars, media platforms have privacy settings you can adjust posts/2860239984192151 Bangsamoro IATF issued restobars and eateries, and an advisory empowering also with a limited capacity. for surrendering firearms to which were identified as For more information, Provincial IATFs in the Also, PCol Valones said the PNP,” added Valones. partner vaccination sites. visit www.smsupermalls. Bangsamoro region to adopt that on the insurgency prob- As a parting statement he SM has ongoing vaccination com. in consultation with reli- lem, the PNP in MisOr said: “To all our countrymen activities in over 10 malls gious leaders a policy on has efficiently coordinated in the rural areas and hin- but will activate more and the conduct of Eid’l Fitr with the AFP and has made terlands, we should observe resume others once vaccines from page 12 congregation prayer and tangible accomplishments proper health protocols to in some areas have arrived coverage for CHAS and other related gatherings in campaigns against rebel avoid Covid-19 infection.” and become available. COVID-19, as well as in based on the actual CO- movements. “The people are Since the start of the case of accidental death to VID-19 situation in their now cooperating with the pandemic, SM Supermalls both insured and spouse, respective locality. (APB/ authorities in tracing the from page 12 has been at the forefront provides more protection presence of NPAs. Latest would like to thank SM of helping Filipinos. Many not just for the insured, but PIA-ICIC) is the arrest of 3 NPAs in Supermalls for making this SM malls have served as the family as well. Opol, this province. We have possible,” said Calixto-Ru- COVID-19 testing sites in Prime Secure Lite is light from page 1 already filed cases against biano. partnership with the Philip- on accessibility as it is light vials were for the seniors’ them,” added Valones. on the pocket. There are no The facility is also fitted pine Red Cross. first dose starting Wednes- “I am also urging our with an air-conditioning The company has also medical examinations reday while the remaining brothers hiding in the system and will soon feature donated beds, linens, and quired and it is fully available 3,000 vials were for the mountains to avail of the a drive-through section for pillows to schools, such as online. To get Prime Secure health workers’ second benefits of surrendering vaccination. Ateneo de Manila, Uni- Lite, customers should simunder Exec Order 70, which SM, in partnership with versity of the Philippines, ply go to the InLife Store, dose. A team of policemen provides firearms remu- various LGUs, has rolled and other institutions who https://www.inlifestore.com. escorted the transporta- neration, and livelihood out multi-mall vaccina- turned some of the class- ph/prime-secure-lite and tion of the highly fragile assistance. One NPA rebel tion program with over rooms and dormitories into complete the 3-step applicaCOVID -19 vials upon it’s recently receive 8,000 pesos 30 SM malls nationwide COVID-19 facility wards. tion process. arrival at the Laguindingan Airport in Misamis Oriental Republic of the Philippines Tuesday toward the DOH DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT Regional Office No. 10 regional storage in Cagayan 5F and 6F Trinidad Building, Corner Capistrano-Yacapin Streets, De Oro City. Cagayan de Oro City Pol. Lt. Col. Lemuel Gonda, the deputy police NOTICE OF FILING OF APPLICATION FOR ALIEN EMPLOYMENT PERMIT chief for safety operations in Cagayan de Oro City, If you have any information / objection to mentioned applications, Please communicate with the Regional said that “the police have to Director. secure the anti-COVID-19 vaccines from possible saboteurs.” The SinoVac vials arrived safely at the DOH regional storage, Gonda said.

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critical care capacity. As a tertiary hospital with 700-bed capacity, the NMMC operates as the government’s only modern and COVID -19 referral hospital in Northern Mindanao.

May 12, 2021 SGD. ALBERT E. GUTIB OIC - Regional Director

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2021 Billboard Music Awards Opens Voting for Top Social Artist

“For SB19’s nomination on the Billboard Music Awards” P-Pop boy group SB19 is the first Southeast Asian act to be nominated on the Billboard Music Awards for the category of Top Social Artist. And this May 11, 12:59:59 PM, Billboard officially announced the opening of voting. For the guidelines, fans can both cast their vote through the website: billboard. com/BBMAsVote as well as posting on Twitter. To vote on Twitter, tweets must include the hashtag #BBMAsTopSocial along with the tag of @ SB19Official. Twitter votes must be from public accounts and users can only vote for one finalist and one category at a time. A

Preparations are underway for the giga vaccination hub at the Galeon in MOA Complex, Pasay City

SM and Pasay LGU to build one of the biggest vaccination centers in the Philippines

retweet of a valid vote from public accounts also counts as a vote, subject to daily vote limits. Fans can vote up

to 10x per day, per category, platform. Make sure to vote for SB19 until voting officially closes on May 22 2:59:59 PM PHT.

SM, together with National University, and the local government of Pasay City have partnered for ‘Vacc to the Future’ program to build one of the biggest vaccination centers in the country which will accommodate around 2,000 individuals per day. “We are very happy to partner with the Pasay local government unit for this project,” said SM Supermalls president Steven Tan. “With the

vaccine center, this will greatly help in doubling efforts to hasten the vaccination of our community members, especially the medical frontliners, the elderly, and those who have comorbidities.” Pasay Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano said that the partnership with SM Supermalls is a win for the city as they work hard to accommodate as many people as they can for COVID-19 vaccinations

with this milestone project. SM and Pasay City government join hands for ‘Vacc to the Future’ vaccination program. “We hope that our partnership with SM will encourage more people to sign up and get the vaccine so that we can slowly return to our normal lives. We all want to live safely and connect with our families and friends in person. We

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Insular Life launches Prime Secure Lite, affordable term life insurance with additional COVID-19 coverage INSULAR Life (InLife) launched Prime Secure Lite, a term life insurance that gives extra benefits in case of diagnosis of certain critical illnesses and death due to COVID-19. Prime Secure Lite gives protection for up to P750,000 for a one-time premium as low as P2500. “Prime Secure Lite is practical as it gives one peace of mind should

anything untoward happen. For instance, if one is diagnosed with cancer, heart attack or stroke (CHAS), Prime Secure Lite will make funds equivalent to 40% to 50% of the sum insured available for treatment. This pandemic has also made many realize the importance of being covered so that the family one leaves if one passes away will not

have a hard time bearing the consequences of an unexpected death in the family,” said Rosalyn L. Martinez, InLife’s Chief Marketing Officer. “Prime Secure Lite is payable only once, but will give a oneyear coverage. And it is affordable. For those between the ages of 18 to 47, the premium is P2500. Those between 48 to 60 years old have to pay only P3,000,” Martinez added. Prime Secure Lite also gives additional coverage for the first six months in case of death due to COVID-19, and extended coverage for the spouse equal to the sum insured in case of accidental death of both insured and spouse. To illustrate, customers, between ages 18 to 47 years old who will avail of Prime Secure Lite will only have to pay P2,500 for a one-year coverage of P300,000 (for 18 to 39 years old) and P200,000 (for 40 to 47 years old.) Those whose ages are between 48 to 60 years old will pay P3,000 for coverage that range from P80,000 to P200,000. Additional

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