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Alleged ‘8888 caller’ to file libel against Cagayan de Oro Mayor Army confirms death of 4 NPA leaders in North M’danao
By MARK FRANCISCO Correspondent and MDN Digital News Team
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - A consultant of the Provincial Government of Misamis Oriental recently tagged by Mayor Oscar Moreno as the woman behind the “viral 88888 call,” is set to file libel against the city mayor. Maria Leonafe B. Cabagnot of Jasaan town in Misamis Oriental will file libel against Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Oscar S. Moreno for tagging her as the woman behind the ‘8888 call’ that recently went viral online. In her complaint-affidavit yesterday (May 14), Cabagnot narrated that sometime in the first week of May 2020, a certain woman has called on the Presidential Trunkline and lodged a See FILE, page 11
By CRIS DIAZ Executive Editor
CAMP EVANGELISTA, Cagayan de Oro City: The military on Friday confirmed that four ranking leaders of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Northern Mindanao were among the 15 fatalities in an armed encounter in the border of Agusan Del Norte and Misamis Oriental. Capt. Anthony B. Pueblas, chief of the Public Affairs Office of the army’s 4ID here, said that the military encountered about 80 fully armed NPAs, which resulted in a four-day running gun battle that started Sunday dawn. Pueblas identified the four top NPA leaders as Ian Dela Rama a.k.a “Gian”, the Police officers manned the checkpoint installed in Barangay Alae in Manolo Fortich in the province of Bukidnon Front Secretary, Rio Amor despite Northern Mindanao has been placed under the General Community Quarantine (GCQ) status. photo by gerry lee gorit
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Caraga is back from COVID free 6000 rapid testing kits By CHRIS V. PANGANIBAN Contributing Editor
LIBEL CASE VS MORENO. A tourism consultant at the Misamis Oriental Provincial Tourism Office is going to file libel case against Mayor Oscar Moreno. The womasn is tagged by the Cagayan de Oro Mayor as the woman behind the “viral 8888 call”.
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur -- Caraga region is back from being free from the dreaded Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) after the second confirmed case and the lone patient at the Caraga Regional Hospital(CRH)
in Surigao City was already tested negative from Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) lab results at the Southern Philippines Medical Center. Dr. Jose Llacuna Jr., Department of Health Caraga regional director, said the 65-year-old COVID patient from Butuan City whose
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son attended the 6-cock derby at New Davao Matina Gallery on March 6-12 has clinically recovered after 37 days of confinement. Doctors at the CRH noted the patient has no fever and cough for more than a week, been weaned off of oxygen support, has See BACK, page 11
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MISAMIS ORIENTAL: More than 6,000 “rapid testing kits” arrived in Misamis Oriental Wednesday for distribution to the eight provincial hospitals here. Provincial Gov. Yevgeny Vincente Emano said that
the rapid testing kits are necessary, especially for the Oversees Filipino Workers (OFW) who come home. An OFW is placed under “person under monitoring” in isolation wards purposely intended to allow them to stay during the 14-day See KITS, page 11
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Gov Zubiri weeps as IATF classifies Normin as low-risk area for Coid-19 By GERRY LEE GORIT Correspondent
CAGAYAN de Oro City-Bukidnon Governor Jose Maria Zubiri Jr. wept after the Inter-Agency Task Force for emerging infectious disease (IATF) issued resolution 35 that classified Northern Mindanao as a low-risk area due to its low number of Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19) cases. Following the downgrading of Northern Mindanao’s status from general community quarantine (GCQ) to low-risk, Zubiri Jr. has asked the national government to restore the province’s reclassification for fear that Covid-19 cases will increase in his area of jurisdiction. Under the low-risk status, local governments are ordered to adopt a minimum health requirements and to loosen their community quarantine protocols. This new order prompted the Bukidnon provincial board to pass resolution 2020-1317 appealing to President Rodrigo Duterte and the IATF “to retain and extend under the [GCQ] status and be authorized to observe and maintain the GCQ protocols in its
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DSWD posts partial list of SAP beneficiaries on website IN a move to promote transparency, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has started to post the list of the names of the beneficiaries of the Social Amelioration Program (SAP) on the websites of its Field Offices (FOs). DSWD explained that it has been advocating for transparency in the implementation of SAP. Providing the public with access to the list of the beneficiaries will help ensure an orderly management of the funds provided for the program.
DSWD FOs are currently preparing the full list of the paid beneficiaries for posting on their websites, which the public may easily access through dswd.gov.ph. The websites will feature the list of SAP beneficiaries in the provincial, municipal, and barangay levels. The publication of the list of the SAP beneficiaries will also allow the public to know who have received the assistance and scrutinize whether these beneficiaries are really qualified for the See POSTS, page 9
Bukidnon Gov. Jose Maria Zubiri Jr. shed tears as the Inter-Agency Task Force for emerging infectious disease (IATF) issued resolution 35 that classified Northern Mindanao as a low-risk area. Zubiri appealed to the national government to restore the province’s reclassification for fear that the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) will continue to spread. photo by gerry lee gorit
quarantine control points in the boundaries of the province of Bukidnon.” He said that lifting the GCQ would put the people of the province in danger of the coronavirus contagion since some areas it shared a boundary with like the cities of Davao and Cagayan de Oro have Covid-19 cases. As of press time, Bukidnon has only one confirmed
Covid-19 case, a barangay leader from Valencia City who attended a cockfighting derby in Matina, Davao City. Zubiri said they followed every order that Duterte gave to the police and that they are proud to say that they are successful. “Please listen to the people of Bukidnon,” he told reporters during a press
Daily disinfection of offices mandated in Cag de Oro
ALL establishments, and public and private offices are required to install air purifiers and sanitize the premises after office hours.
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These are provided in Ordinance No. 13859-2020, amending Ordinance No. 13855-2020, other wise known as the Community Quarantine Guidelines, Rules and Regulations of 2020, so as to include regulatory measures after the lifting of the Community Quarantine in Cagayan de Oro. Authored by Councilor Ian Mark Nacaya, the amendatory ordinance mandates office management to limit the movement of employees from one room to another and/or from one level to another in a multi-level
office. Proper ventilation of air conditioned rooms and the use of portable UV lights for disinfection, and other measures are also mandated under the ordinance. Councilor Nacaya cited that based on the advice of health authorities, it is imperative that some preventive measures against Covid-19 and other infectious and contagious diseases should continue to be implemented even after the lifting of the community quarantine in order to prevent a second wave of the infection. (SP/LCR)
conference on Wednesday. He said the President must consider his plea as Bukidnon is considered as the heart of Mindanao. Later on Wednesday (May 13), Interior Secretary Eduardo Año announced that those areas declared as low-risk would be placed under the modified GCQ. According to Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque, under the GCQ movement, like resumption of work, goes back to normal but “new normal” practices such as wearing of mask, social distancing, and other health protocols will be enforced.
Social Amelioration Package distribution at Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. (Network Briefing)
DSWD disburses P96-B for SAP, R10 at 97% completion CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- About 96 billion has already been disbursed to 16.9 million families nationwide through the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Social Amelioration Package and in Region 10, 611,688 families have already been served comprising the 97.34 percent disbursement.
During the daily Network Briefing with Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar, May 15, DSWD Secretary Rolando Bautista said about 1,131 out of 1,634 local government units (LGUs) in the country have accomplished 100 percent in the See DISBURSES, page 9
Gov. Emano, lig-ong mibarog sa depensa batok COVID-19 MAGPABILIN pa gihapon nga ubos sa general community quarantine (GCQ) ang Misamis Oriental subay sa desisyon sa interagency task force (National IATF) human niini gibakwi ang naunang desisyon nga ibalik na sa normal ang tibuok Rehiyon 10. Kini, matud pa ni Mr. Carlo Dugaduga, ang Provincial Information Officer sa Misamis Oriental, dili na kinahanglan pa sa Provincial Task Force for COVID-19 nga mo-apela sa naunang desisyon sa IATF nga bunloton na
ang GCQ sa amihanang Mindanao karong Mayo 15, 2020. Sa wala pa matino nga rason, giusab sa IATF ang ilang desisyon kaganina, Mayo 13, nga ibalik na sa normal ang paglihok-lihok sa mga tawo dinhi sa Rehiyon 10 sugod Mayo 15, ang expiration sa GCQ sa Misamis Oriental, Lanao del Norte, Camiguin, Misamis Occidental ug Bukidnon lakip ang Cagayan de Oro. “All the while wala na sayop si Gov. Kay gi-lift na sa National IATF ang GCQ into ‘low risk’ kung dili modified GCQ na ta.
It means under quarantine gihapon. Sayo pa sab kaayo aron nga luagan ang atong pakigbatok sa COVID-19. Bisan pa man unsa ka hard atong fight against COVID-19, kung luagan na nato atong depensa, basin mapareha kita sa Germany, wala miabot og 24 hours nagtriple ilang kaso,” matud ni Mr. Dugaduga. Dugang ni Mr. Dugaduga, tungod kay alang kang Gov. Bambi Emano ang IATF man ang mas nakahibalo, mosanong ang gobernador sa kasugoan sa kahitas-an.
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Phoenix Gas starts supplying gas-powered gensets THE country’s fastestgrowing oil company, in partnership with US-based Mesa Natural Gas Solutions, LLC, is expected to bring the first batch of its gaspowered genset units in the Philippines next month. Signed late last year between Mesa and Phoenix Pilipinas Gas and Power, Inc. (Phoenix Gas), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Phoenix, the agreement designates Mesa to manufacture the gensets, while Phoenix will be in charge of the business in the country. The generator sets are compact-designed, mobile, and customengineered to help businesses continue their operations, especially those that are in remote areas and those struggling to get a reliable power supply due to the consequences of the ongoing pandemic. The units will also use propane rich LPG, a clean, reliable, and more sustainable power source, to function, which will be supplied by Phoenix LPG Philippines, Inc.
For its pilot run, Phoenix Gas and Mesa produced three genset units, each with a maximum capacity of 350 kilowatts. “We at Phoenix Gas have always been an advocate of the use of cleaner energy sources in the country. For years, we have been actively promoting LPG and LNG as viable options to broaden and diversify the Philippines’ energy mix,” Phoenix Gas President Henry Albert Fadullon said. “We are happy to share that amid the ongoing crisis, Phoenix Gas and Mesa have finished developing our gas-powered gensets, which are now en route to the Philippines for utilization. We are optimistic about the future of these types of gensets in the country, and we hope that this will signal the revolution towards a cleaner and more reliable power source.” Primarily targeting to serve companies in the hospitality and manufacturing
Gas-powered gensets manufactured by Phoenix Gas partner company Mesa Natural Gas Solutions are en route to the Philippines from Casper, Wyoming.
businesses, the Phoenix Gas-Mesa gensets are designed to enable remote performance monitoring on a realtime basis. Its technology also includes an on-site
troubleshooting feature, if the need arises. In December 2019, the two companies signed a partnership to promote the use of gas in the country,
and to contribute to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ initiatives on Clean Development Mechanism. The agreement includes
making genset units available in the Philippines with the corresponding commissioning, training, and technical support from the USA.
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Social Distancing in the Hospitality
THE global COVID-19 pandemic has brought the travel and hospitality sectors to a halt. The calls to enact social distancing measures mean no more travelling or meeting friends at pubs or restaurants. The consequences are devastating for airlines, hotels, events, restaurants etc. and result in closures and job loss around the world. Although governments have taken various measures to address these, we can expect consumers to remain cautious when interacting with others, thus continuing the negative impact beyond t he end of the crisis. Hence, as we look forward to having a greater control over the Coronavirus spread and returning
from isolation, it is perhaps the best time to regroup, reimagine, and re-strategise to ready the sectors for what comes next with implementing solutions than what we already have available. One of these could be automation. While some see the pandemic as an opportunity for the travel and hospitality sectors to have a fresh start, the viability of implementing new practices will highly depend on consumers’ attitude and behaviour after social distancing measures are lifted. In this period of isolation, we are witnessing how people change behaviours that long have been taken for granted: shaking hands or standing closely next to somebody to order
drinks at a bar. It is yet to be seen if consumers will start flocking back to tourist destinations or pubs, as being on lockdown makes them appreciate more the value of travelling and socializing, or if they will take a more cautious approach. Whether they will continue to distance themselves from service attendants as they dine out, or if touching surfaces of menus, self-service kiosks, or other interfaces will draw them weary. Importantly, having limited mobility and restricted access to services while in lockdown may bring about felt needs for automated services and self-service technologies. Some consumers may get used to ordering meals online or
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through an app and opting for ‘click and collect’ or delivery for other shopping needs. As such, consumers may grow warm to the idea of not interacting with a human being, but with service robots, autonomous taxis, and drone deliveries. Recent research on hotel service robots, robotic bartenders, and autonomous vehicles has shown that people trust and are willing to use these technologies when they have a positive attitude towards intelligent autonomous machines in general.
Kim’s Dream
Amidst the darkness of COVID-19, Cooperativism Shines Through (1st of 2 parts) EL pueblo unido jamas sera vencido! (The people united will never be defeated!). This was the shout of the multitude gathered in the streets of Paris 3 decades ago while helicopters were hovering above, an expression of the global unity expressed in different languages. In 1991, It was my great honor and privilege to represent the Philippines together with known environmentalists, i.e. Junie Kalaw, Patty Araneta, Fr. Francis Lucas and Tony Quizon, in the historical trail-blazing World Environmental Summit entitled, The Roots of the Future, held in Paris, France. About a
thousand participants from different countries were in attendance. I remember then the lines, Vox Populi, Vox Dei (the voice of the people is the voice of God). The message then was to stop global warming, stop sacrificing Mother Earth and the people to the altar of greed and profit by a few oligarchs! Protect God’s vanishing creation or we will all perish as the Earth was already then facing its 6th extinction. And when the people are united, indeed, they will not be defeated – all for the love of Mother Earth. That truism of the people’s oneness is now being exemplified by the 18,581 cooperatives throughout the
land to combat COVID-19. Amidst the darkness of the corana virus pandemic, the spirit of compassion of the 11 million cooperative members shines through. In the hinterlands of Bukidnon, the PLDT Employees Credit Cooperative did supply food and relief goods including medicine to the thousands of Indigenous People’s families worth P200,000. The Philippine Army Finance Center Producers Integrated Cooperative (PAFCPIC) donated cash in the amount of P550,000 to assist the Philippine Army in the procurement of several units of paraPack Plus ventilators (models 300 and 310) to be utilized in
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transporting patients to the hospital under emergency as part of their COVID-19 operations. PAFCPIC also donated P50,000 to the indigenous peoples of Talakag in Bukidnon and the fund was used to purchase grocery packs. In Antique, the BUGASONG MPC provided some P500,000 worth of assistance and the PATNONGON MPC donated rice, home made face masks, biscuits, juice, bottled water to the community worth hundreds of thousands of pesos. In the island of Camiguin, the Mambajao Multipurpose See DARKNESS, page 11
Letters from Davao
May Pag-asa sa Probinsya BALIK Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa (BP2) a program initiated by Sen. Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go may yet be the strongest economic driver that runs parallel with the resumption of implementation of the infrastructure projects stalled by the crippling coronavirus pandemic. The senator has set the momentum. He has the support of the President and provided the vision and mission. Everyone lives comfortably with a decent means of livelihood. Under BP2 program, the thousands of jobless and those living below poverty levels who had been lured to the national capital region and other urban centers with false hopes of employment
will be be given a fresh start. They are those with minimal skills or none at all that ventured to the glitzy cities and found themselves later in slums, sidewalks, and under the dingy underthe-bridge talipapas. They are ashamed to go back as they might be ridiculed. But COVID has dumped that social backlash. This program had been tried a number of times in the past but failed miserably because the mechanisms and the strategies that could bring beneficial and sustainable means of livelihood were all lip service and utopian. Sen. Bong Go, however, appears to have a very clear vision and strategies on how to achieve the goals of BP2.
It helps that his mentor, Pres. Rodrigo Duterte stands four-square behind him and his project because this may yet be one of the most relevant and lasting legacies of this administration. In a classic irony, the COVID 19 pandemic which could run for months or years, warns that the palliative social amelioration program will soon run dry. One thing clear in BP2 program is that it is doable. The remaining challenge is how to make the program sustainable and economically viable to the beneficiaries and therefore keep them in their new places of abode. Having spent my years in a rural environment, I have seen the opportuni-
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ties and the travails of a farmer’s life. Fast forward, while serving as Director in Davao City Water District which brought me to hinterlands barangays, I have seen how traders and middlemen called jamboleros shortchanged rice, corn and vegetable farmers. The almost successful attempt to liberate farmers, fishermen, and hog raisers from unscrupulous traders and middlemen was the establishment of the Food Terminal Inc. The pilot See PAG-ASA, page 11
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Munai town farmers receive cash aid to boost rice prod’n MUNAI, Lanao del Norte, May 11 – Three hundred twenty-five rice farmers in said town received cash aid under DA’s Rice Farmers Financial Assistance (RFFA) through its distribution of reference codes. Each rice farmer-beneficiary can encash one’s reference code in any MLhuiller outlet, amounting to Php5,000. RFFA is the government’s financial aid to rice farmers with 0.5 hectare but not exceeding two hectares, who are affected with the liberalization of rice imports in the country through the implementation of the Rice Tariffication Law. DA-Regional Field Office 10 (DA-10) Carlene C. Collado urged the recipients to invest the amount on farm inputs to boost their farm production at the same time sustain their needs, amid the COVID-19 health crisis. “Instead of spending the money on non-essential goods and activities, it is more important these days to be wise in using the money for food production and help the government improve and develop the agriculture sector of Munai,” he said. Meanwhile, Munai Mayor Racma D. Andamama, expressed her appreciation with the financial
assistance her farmer-constituents have received apart from the previous and pipelined projects of DA-10 for the town. “We are grateful for having
been granted with the agricultural assistance of DA-10, and we hope that the department will continue to give support to our farmers and the locals to utilize Munai’s fertile
land, turning it into a food basket of Northern Mindanao,” the mayor said. Said undertaking is the department’s last leg for its RFFA
distribution, rounding up a total of 6,983 rice farmers from the 15 benefitting towns and city, in the province of Lanao del Norte. # (EMB)
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SMC starts delivery of donated testing booths, kits to NCR LGUs
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MANILA – The San Miguel Corp. (SMC) has begun turning over its donation of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) testing booths, starting with the cities of Mandaluyong, Pasig, and Manila, fulfilling an earlier promise to help boost the testing capacities of all 17 Metro Manila local government units (LGUs). A total of 24 testing booths were turned over to Mandaluyong Mayor Carmelita Abalos, Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto, and Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso. The delivery of testing booths for other LGUs -Quezon City, Caloocan, Malabon, Las Piñas, Parañaque, Muntinlupa, Makati, Navotas, San Juan, Taguig, Marikina, Valenzuela, Pasay, and Pateros – will continue this coming week. Apart from the testing
booths, the SMC is also donating PHP3 million worth of reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) tests to each of the 17 LGUs, equivalent to 34,000 tests. The company is also set to turn over an additional three sets of RT-PCR testing machines and automated RNA machines to key government hospitals. “We are fully committed to helping all our Metro Manila LGUs increase their Covid-19 testing capabilities, in support of the national government’s expanded testing goals,” SMC president Ramon S. Ang said in a news release on Friday. Ang said with the donations, they hope to help boost testing, particularly in “our less-fortunate communities where many underprivileged families are
also imposed upon themselves to observe safer and more hygienic practices to avoid transmission of the disease. While these were once deemed “alternatives” before the pandemic struck, they are sure to remain in the post-COVID world as part of the new normal. One of these practices is cashless transactions. Digital payments are not a matter of convenience anymore. Given the circumstances, it could be a matter of life and death to those
who are more vulnerable to contracting COVID-19. “Now more than ever, financial technology (fintech) will play a big part in defining a “new normal” for the Philippines in the midst of a public health crisis. We believe that digital payments should be the bedrock of digital services, as we need to limit the social interaction between people and reduce risk of contracting the virus from common surfaces such as
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Fintech will drive ‘new normal,’ as cash may pose risks on health safety The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the whole world to drastically change its old ways. Most of its population went into isolation to flatten the curve. In the Philippines, Luzon has been placed under an enhanced community quarantine (ECQ), which meant limited mobility and fewer options for most people since businesses were closed down. Since everyone is affected by a general anxiety of contracting the coronavirus, private citizens have
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B. TIME OF INTERRUPTION 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM; (1 HR & 30 MIN) AND AGAIN AT 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM; (1 HR & 30 MIN) AFFECTED AREAS: VILLANUEVA AND PORTION OF JASAAN
1. MUNICIPALITY OF VILLANUEVA FROM DAYAWAN TO VILLA-LOOC INCLUDING KALINGAGAN. 2. APLAYA, JASAAN UP TO PORTION OF CABULAWAN, SOLANA NEAR GOLDEN HARVEST. 3. JUANA HEIGHTS AND ALL OF UPPER SOLANA, JASAAN.
C. TIME OF INTERRUPTION: 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM; (1 HR & 30 MIN) AFFECTED AREAS: GREATER PORTION OF TAGOLOAN MUNICIPALITY
1. PORTION OF NATUMULAN, GREATER PART OF TAGOLOAN PROPER, ALL THE BARANGAYS OF BALUARTE, PULOT, SUGBONGCOGON, AND GRACIA, TAGOLOAN, PACCU/VICMAR AREA UP TO KIBULDA. 2. FROM BACK OF TAGOLOAN CONVENT INCLUDING ST.MARY’S SCHOOL TO SIAYON,TAGOLOAN. 3. ALL THE BARANGAYS OF STA. CRUZ, MOHON, STA. ANA INCLUDING SITIO STO. ROSARIO. 4. SAN MARTIN AND KIRAHON OF VILLANUEVA. 5. KSEC.
Amid Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19), its business as usual for this enterprising vendor in Barangay Balubal in Cagayan de Oro City selling Buko (coconut) juice for Php15 apiece--and for unlimited coconut juice. photo by gerry lee gorit
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Pinoy couple in America survives virus infection using only salt and hot water BELIEVE IT OR NOT but a Filipino couple in New York, United States, has survived from a coronavirus disease infection by simply inhaling hot water with salt. The couple narrated in an interview with TV Channel 7 last April 18, 2020 that they were infected with the deadly covid-19 virus, but instead of panicking and going to the hospital, they just stayed home and did what is needed to be done to survive from the deadly infectious disease which originated in Wuhan, China, a few months back. Instead, the couple reveals, they boiled water and added salt and then they inhaled the steam for a couple of minutes. The steam of the hot water could kill covid-19 virus, according to the couple during an interview. A chinese expert has assured everyone that inhilation of a steam from hot water mixed with salt could kill covid-19 100 percent. This, even as the
virus has entered ear, nose, throat or lungs. “Coronavirus disease, according to the couple, cannot stand against hot water steam.” “This is the most effective and economical way to eradicate covid-19. Once an infected person is subjected or treated to this type of traditional medication, the person infected with the deadly coronavirus disease can easily recover. Meanwhile, Joffrey Hapitan also wrote in his social media account that people should continue looking for the cure of this coronavirus disease that has now killed almost 300,000 people all over the world. He said that the following are suggested measures to help prevent from getting infected by the novel coronavirus: 1. Follow the basic guidelines on wearing of mask, social distancing and frequent washing of hands. 2. Gargle with saline (salt + water) twice daily; one in the morning and another in the evening.
3. Sunbathing for 15 minutes in the morning. 4. Drink eight glasses of water daily, preferably alkaline water if available. 5. Take vitamin C every day. In case of the slightest feeling of sore throat and sneezing, proceed to observe the following: 1. Steam therapy or “toub”. Boil water and add salt. Get a blanket and cover your whole body with it. Place the pot with the boiled saline water under the blanket and inhale its steam. 2. Wrap fine slices of onions in a handkerchief. Place it on your chest and let it stay there overnight. “We must fight COVID-19 within the confines of our homes and refrain from going to the hospital for COVID-19 treatment if the symptoms are not serious. If we can prevent ourselves from catching cold or flu, we can surely prevent ourselves from being infected by coronavirus. Prevention is the key in totally eradicating this pandemic,” Hapitan concluded.
Republic of the Philippines SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD Region 10 Oroquieta City City of Good Life
ORDINANCE NO. 853-2020 AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING ALL FORMS OF GAMBLING IN THE TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF OROQUIETA CITY, PROVIDING SANCTIONS THEREOF AND FOR SUCH OTHER PURPOSES SECTION 1. x x x x SECTION 2. x x x x SECTION 3. x x x x SECTION 4. GENERAL PROHIBITION ON GAMBLING. It shall be unlawful for any person to participate directly or indirectly in any game scheme or activity that involves placing of money or any article as bets and where winning is dependent upon luck/chance, skill or both. Minors are also hereby prohibited from participating directly or indirectly in any forms of gambling. Provided that, no person shall allow any form of gambling mentioned in Section 5 of this ordinance to be conducted or carried on in any real property that he/she owns or under his/her administration. In addition, no person shall be allowed to conduct any form of gambling in any inhabited or uninhabited place of any building or dwelling. Provided further, that no person shall possess any ticket, paper, matter containing letters, figures, signs or symbols which pertain to or are connected games prohibited herein, nor possess cards, chips and other gambling paraphernalia which have been used, or about to be used, in any form of gambling as mentioned in Section 5 herein. Mere possession of those things or materials before, during and immediately after the conduct of such illegal gambling shall be considered as a “prima facie” evidence for purposes of this ordinance. SECTION 5. PROHIBITED ACTS. The following acts of gambling within the territorial jurisdiction of Oroquieta City are hereby prohibited, but not limited to: bingo, illegal cockfighting, spider fighting, “hantak”, tong-its”, jueteng, bookies for jai alai or horse racing, horse fighting and etc. that usually involves game fixing and other lotteries, card games, mahjong, slot machines and other mechanical game inventions or devices, boat racing, and other races, basketball games, boxing, volleyball games, soccer games, billiards and any ball games, dice games, computer or online, mobile games and the like and other contests that include game scheme, whether upon chance or skill, which does not have legal franchise from the national or local government or any other appropriate government agency, wherein the wagers consists of money or articles of value are made or in the exploitation or use of any other mechanical devices or contrivances to determine by chance the looser or the winner thereof. SECTION 6. x x x x SECTION 7. x x x x SECTION 8. PENALTY CLAUSE. Any person found violating the provisions of this ordinance, shall be administratively fined the following: a.) For violations of Sections 4 and 5: 1st Offense ------------------------------------ P1, 000.00 and two (2) hours of community service 2nd Offense ----------------------------------- P3, 000.00 and four (4) hours community service 3rd Offense ------------------------------------ P5,000.00 and eight (8) hours community service The administrative fine enumerated above shall be paid to the City Treasure’s Office within 72 hours from the date of apprehension. Furthermore, the implementing agency who apprehended the violator shall receive 50% of the administrative fine; the funds generated by the barangay or police office shall be allocated for peace and order purposes, but not limited to. Provided, that in the case wherein the apprehending officer is from the barangay, they are to turn over the offender to the PNP. In addition, the offender which will render community service shall be supervised by the PNP. Provided, further, minors apprehended shall be taken to the CSWD or PNP station. Their parents shall be notified and summoned immediately for disciplinary actions. The offending minor shall not be released without the presence of the parent/guardians. Parents and guardians shall be liable for the payment of the corresponding amount of the offense under Section 8. PROVIDED, FURTHER, that the collection of penalties shall be shared in the following schemes: 50% (fifty percent) --------------------------------- City Government 50% (fifty percent) --------------------------------- Apprehending office/agency SECTION 9. Failure on the part of the violator to pay the administrative fine as provided for in the immediately preceding Section shall cause the filing of a case in proper court and, upon conviction, shall suffer the following penalties: a.) For violations of Sections 4 and 5: 1st Offense-fine of Php 1,000.00 and/or imprisonment of 5 days at the discretion of the court 2nd Offense - fine of Php 3,000.00 and/or imprisonment of 10 days at the discretion of the court. 3rd Offense - fine of Php 5,000.00 and/or imprisonment of 15 days at the discretion of the court Provided, that in the case falling under Section 8 if after 72 hours a case is not filed with proper Court and the violator opted to pay the administrative fine, the City Treasurer’s Office shall accept the same with corresponding surcharge of five percent (5%) per month. And, if the case has been filed in Court and the accused opted to pay the fine in accordance with Section 8 hereof, the City Treasurer’s Office shall likewise accept the same as an administrative fine, with the corresponding surcharge of ten percent (10%) per month. Provided, further, that in the computation of the fine and the surcharge thereof under Sections 8 and 9, a fraction of a month shall be considered as one (1) month. SECTION 10. x x x x SECTION 11. x x x x SECTION 12. x x x x Approved: February 17, 2020
JUANITA L. MONTEJO Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod
PRESENT: Vice Mayor HON. (ATTY.) JORGE T. ALMONTE - Presiding Officer Councilor HON. SOL JUDE D. GAMALINDA Councilor HON. JESSIE S. AMBOANG Councilor HON. JOEL B. ACLAO Councilor HON. DONNA R. IYOG Councilor HON. ISAIAS U. CLAROS, JR. COL (RET) Councilor HON. VINCENT J. GUANTERO Councilor HON. ARTHUR Q. ENANORIA, DMD Councilor HON. NOEL B. UNDAG, SR. Councilor HON. AILEEN M. TALADUA, RPh Councilor HON. DIOSIBEL M. MAGHINAY Councilor HON. ALFREDO Y. BOLLENO, JR. (ABC President) ABSENT: NONE ON OFFICIAL TIME: Councilor HON. HEINRICH VON GONZAGA (SK Federated President) ALSO IN ATTENDANCE: Secretary to the Sanggunian JUANITA L. MONTEJO On motion presented by Hon. Arthur Q. Enanoria, which was duly second by all Members present, the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Oroquieta approved Ordinance No. 858-2020 on third and final reading. CITY ORDINANCE NO. 858-2020 Principal Sponsor: Hon. Arthur Q. Enanoria Co-Sponsors: Hon. Jessie S. Amboang, Hon. Joel B. Aclao, Hon. Donna R. Iyog, Hon. Isaias U. Claros, Jr., Hon. Sol Jude D. Gamalinda, Hon. Noel B. Undag, Sr., Hon. Diosibel M. Maghinay, Hon. Aileen M. Taladua, Hon. Vincent J. Guantero, Hon. Alfredo Y. Bolleno, Jr., Hon. Heinrich Von Gonzaga AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THE COMPULSORY WEARING OF FACE MASK AS A SELF AND COMMUNITY QUARANTINE PROTECTION MEASURE AND ADHERENCE TO THE STRICT OBSERVANCE OF SOCIAL DISTANCING AND PROPER HYGIENE IN THE CITY OF OROQUIETA PARTICULARLY IN TIMES OF PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY EITHER EPIDEMIC OR PANDEMIC AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREOF Section 1.x x x x Section 2. x x x x Section 3.x x x x Section 4. x x x x Section 5. Compulsory wearing of face mask. Every person within the City of Oroquieta is required to wear face mask at all times, especially when going outside of their residences, at the workplace, when entering government buildings and offices and while in public places. This requirement shall be followed while there is a possible continuing local or community transmission as determined by the City Mayor and concerned health authorities/agencies. Section 6. Social Distancing. All persons within the territorial jurisdiction of Oroquieta City are mandated to exercise social distancing at least one(1) meter from each other while there is a possible continuing local or community transmission as determined by the City Mayor and concerned health authorities/agencies. Section 7. Other Prohibited Acts: A. Public spitting – it shall be unlawful for a person to spit at any public places in this City while there is a possible continuing local or community transmission as determined by the City Mayor, concerned health authorities and departments within the City of Oroquieta. B. Curfew – it shall be unlawful for any persons to go outside their residence from 10:00 o’clock in the evening to 5:00o’clock in the morning while there is a possible continuing local or community transmission as determined by the City Mayor and concerned health authorities/agencies C. Entry Protocols – it shall unlawful for any person to enter in the City of Oroquieta bypassing the quarantine control points. Section 8. x x x x Section 9. x x x
Section 12. x x x x Section 13. Duration of implementation. This ordinance shall be effective during the entire period of the General Community Quarantine or while there is a possible continuing local or community transmission as determined by the City Mayor and concerned health authorities /departments. Section 14. x x x x Section 15. x x x x Section 16. x x x x Section 17. x x x x Approved: APRIL 27, 2020 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED, AS IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OROQUIETA CITY, BY VIRTUE OF THE POWERS VESTED IN IT BY LAW, IN SESSION ASSEMBLED, to enact City Ordinance No. 858-2020. ENACTED BY THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF OROQUIETA CITY, in its Regular Session held on 27 April 2020.
HON. SOL JUDE D. GAMALINDA, C. E.
HON. JESSIE S. AMBOANG
HON. JOEL B. ACLAO
HON. DONNA R. IYOG
HON. ISAIAS U. CLAROS, JR. COL (RET)
HON. VINCENT J. GUANTERO
HON. ARTHUR Q. ENANORIA, DMD
HON. NOEL B. UNDAG, SR.
HON. AILEEN M. TALADUA
HON. DIOSIBEL M. MAGHINAY
HON. ALFREDO Y. BOLLENO, JR.
(On Official Time) HON. HEINRICH VON GONZAGA
Certified true and correct by:
HON. (ATTY.) JORGE T. ALMONTE Vice Mayor & Presiding Officer
MDN: May 15, 22 & 29, 2020
JUANITA L. MONTEJO Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod
Attested by:
Approved by: HON. LEMUEL MEYRICK M. ACOSTA City Mayor
Telephone No. (088) 564-0734; eMail – sp_oroquieta@yahoo.com
Section 11. Failure to pay the penalties. If the violator fails or refuses to pay the administrative fine within three (3) days from receipt of the citation ticket, the violator will face an appropriate case(s) for violation of this ordinance before the proper courts of law.
EXCERPT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD OF THIS CITY HELD AT THE SESSION HALL, OROQUIETA TOWN CENTER, CANUBAY, OROQUIETA CITY ON FEBRUARY 17, 2020
HON. (ATTY.) JORGE T. ALMONTE Vice Mayor & Presiding Officer
Republic of the Philippines SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD Region 10 Oroquieta City City of Good Life
Section 10. Penalties. Any person who violates Sections 5, 6 and 7 of this ordinance shall be punished with a fine of One Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (Php 1,500.00) and/or an imprisonment of five (5) days, upon the discretion of the court.
Telephone No. (088) 564-0734; eMail – sp_oroquieta@yahoo.com
Attested by:
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DTI Lauds IPOPHL, NCIPR for PH Exclusion from USTR Counterfeiting Watchlist DEPARTMENT of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon M. Lopez commended the 12-member National Committee on Intellectual Property Rights (NCIPR), which it leads, for the Philippines’ seven-year exclusion from the United States Trade Representative’s (USTR) counterfeiting and piracy watchlist, a positive positioning that helps ensure the country’s continued enjoyment of the US’ preferential trade program and further bilateral dialogue on a long sought free trade deal. “The strong cooperation within the NCIPR network has made this possible,” Sec. Lopez said. In particular, he thanked the Department of Justice; the Bureau of Customs; the Food and Drug Administration; the National Bureau of Investigation; the Philippine National Police; the Optical Media Board; the National Book Development Board; the Office of the Special Envoy on Transnational Crime; the Department of the Interior and Local Government; and the National Telecommunications Commission for their unwavering dedication in the fight against counterfeits and piracy. “We also laud the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines, which
serves as vice-chair of the NCIPR, for steering the monthly meetings to ensure harmony in the implementation of existing policies. They also helped in enhancing them to be firmer and more responsive to the changing needs of intellectual property (IP) rights holders,” Sec. Lopez said. “As chair of the NCIPR, DTI will continue promoting collaboration within the team. We will work closely to sustain the gains and clear the country’s name from allegations reported by the USTR such as the country being a source of fake medicines and the Philippine government’s use of unlicensed software,” Sec. Lopez added. The Trade Secretary expressed hopes that the country’s good standing for seven straight years in the Special 301 report will reinvigorate discussions on a possible Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the US. A bilateral FTA will provide not only an expanded market access for Philippine products but a more stable and predictable economic environment. At present, trade issues between the Philippines and the US are being discussed under the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement, and given that the US See LAUDS, page 9
Revolutionizing learning after COVID-19
By JAY PE L. PACULANAN Head Teacher II Dansuli Elementary School
THE impact has been dramatic and transformative as educators scramble to put in place workable short term solutions for remote teaching and learning particularly in emerging markets where students and schools face additional challenges related to financing and available infrastructure. Schools are distinctive in that their students are both old enough to handle the rigors of online work and technologically savvy enough to navigate new platforms. The real challenge lies in the institutions themselves. Can schools adapt b choosing the right techniques and approaches for educating
and engaging their students? The successes and failures that unfold must give us all a better grasp of what is possible. Right now, video conferencing apps like Zoom and Webex are throwing schools a lifeline. However, teachers are still struggling to maintain the same depth of engagement with students they could have in a classroom setting. They need to find solutions – and fast – to avoid a dip in the quality of education they are providing. Online education platforms can play a useful role by tapping their expertise in online program design, choice of tech platform and digital marketing to develop the best content either with or for the traditional players.
Bong Go reiterates call for establishment of Department of OFWs for migrant workers THE coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has negatively affected the world economy resulting to significant losses of jobs for Filipino workers overseas. As the health crisis continues to threaten the lives and livelihood of many workers abroad, Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go has renewed the call for the establishment of the proposed Department of Overseas Filipino Workers (DOFWs). “Simula noong nakaraang taon pa, nanawagan na ako na sana’y mapadali ang pagbibigay ng serbisyo sa ating OFWs sa pamamagitan ng pagtayo ng isang departamento na mamamahala sa pag-aalaga ng kanilang kapakanan,” he said. “Noon pa lamang ay marami nang mga issues ang kinakaharap ng ating mga kababayang nagtatrabaho abroad. Ang paglipat-lipat ng ahensya ay naging pabigat na proseso sa kanila mula sa pagkuha ng kanilang mga permit, hanggang sa pagbigay ng tulong para maresolba ang mga prob-
lemang hinaharap nila sa ibang bansa,” Go added. “Mas lumala pa ngayon dahil sa hirap na dulot ng COVID-19 crisis. Kung mayroon pong DOFWs, mas mapapadali sana ang koordinasyon ng mga ahensya at may iisang departamento na tututok sa mga pangangailangan nila,” he stressed. The creation of the Department of Overseas Filipinos is one of Go’s priority bills filed just more than
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nado na sana ay maipasa na ang panukalang itayo ang ‘Department of Overseas Filipinos’,” Go said. Under his proposed Senate Bill (SB) 202 or the Department of Overseas Filipinos Act of 2019, Go said that the measure aims to make government more efficient and responsive to the needs of Filipinos abroad. The bill aims to put concerned government See CALL, page 9
2019 NMRAA (Northern Mindanao Regional Athletic Association): Formation of Youth Development Through Sports By NORVEL H. ALANGILAN, Ed.D. School Principal-2 Manga Integrated School Kolambugan District, Lanao del Norte Division
Physical activities play an important role to the over-all development of young people. It not only enhances the physical wellbeing, but also encompasses emotional and even social health. Various studies have strengthened the notion that physical activities lead to more holistic patterns of growth towards adulthood. Taken from an article from the University of Rochester (2015); scientific observations have shown that exercise increases blood flow of our brain and it also helps the body build more nerve connections, leading to increased concentration, enhanced memory, stimulated creativity, and better-developed problem solving skills. In short, playing sports can help in brain development and sharpening analytical skills.
The benefits of sports do not only cover the level of physical well-being, but also from a social standpoint. Sports can be transformed into a powerful tool in creating social communities. It helps in establishing connection among people, and helps them form bonds together. The Department of Education - Region 10 firmly believes in the same principles and have always been devout in inculcating the benefits of sports into the curriculum, hence, the annual meet of the NMRAA or the Northern Mindanao Regional Athletics Association. The NMRAA is a gathering of coaches, sports officials, and student athletes from 5 Provincial Schools Division, namely of: Bukidnon, Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental, and Misamis Oriental. And 9 City Schools Division, namely
of: Cagayan de Oro City, El Salvador City, Gingoog City, Iligan City, Malaybalay City, Oroquieta City, Ozamiz City, Tangub City, and Valencia City. This year, the NMRAA Meet will be held at the Mindanao Civic Center - Sports Complex, located in the province of Lanao del Norte, also known as the land of beauty and bounty, from December 8 to 12, 2019. Prior to the said event, various preparations collaboratively made by the Provincial Government headed by Hon. Governor Imelda “Angging” Quibranza Dimaporo and the Deped Division Office of Lanao del Norte headed by the newly assigned Schools Division Superintendent Edilberto L. Oplenaria, CESO VI, the SGOD Chief Maria Carmela T. Ablin, Ed.D., Division Sports Coordinator Arlene D. Manginsay, Ph.D., personnel and assigned teachers from the sports committee have been given different tasks of procuring and inspecting sports
equipment and facilities, organizing commodities, and assuring stable communication. These are all to ensure that all participants will be able to experience, not only maximum comfort, but to be able to optimize their performance during the different events of the NMRAA Meet. The NMRAA Meet 2019 is not only a chance for student athletes to be able to showcase their skills in different sports events, but also to establish camaraderie amongst themselves. The event is also an opportunity for different coaches and officials to share insights on improving and promoting sports in the curriculum, and being able to organize and promulgate more of this kind of events. Regardless of the results for the different events, the NMRAA is a solid proof of how sports can be beneficial to the over-all development of the youth.
“From Dream to Reality: How Iligan City East High SchoolSantiago Annex Garbage problem minimized” By KIM MARLON LAGATA GANOB Teacher I
JOY& THATA LECHON LIVESTOCK TRADING
month after being elected as Senator in 2019 and is also part of the Duterte Administration’s priority legislative agenda. The House of Representatives has passed its version last March of this year. However, its Senate counterpart is still pending in the Senate Committee on Labor, Employment and Human Resources Development. “Ako ay nanawagan sa mga kasamahan ko sa Se-
Most schools’ problem is the improper disposal of garbage. It is an old but still existing problem nowadays. The school with help of students and teachers cooperate to keep down this problem. But yet cannot be vanished easily as garbage exist every day. The ICEHS- Santiago Annex develops many ways to slightly minimize this problem. Regarding to Republic Act 9003 of the Philippines, the zero waste management act emphasizes the urge need of values in minimiz-
ing and segregating waste to its proper places. All schools and communities help each other to minimize garbage problem either segregation, and the correct way disposing them. Which means that ICEHS- Santiago Annex was involved in taking care of it. ICEHS- Santiago Annex has continuing develop ways to minimize its Problem, from students to teachers to parents. First implementation last 2017, the “Best Classhome” contest held every Monday in which the Science department of the said school find the
best classhome and announce them as a good model section of the week. Second implemented way is the punishment system to the class who contributed more trashes to the school. An example of disciplinary punishment is cleaning and watch guard in school community. Third way is the SCOPE (School Community in Protecting the Environment) program that the main objective is to strengthen the communication of school to its community at the same time helping the mother nature. Lastly, the MPS (Model
Parent Scheme program) it emphasizes the Pre-Brigada Eskwela activity of Parents to school through monthly Visitation to the classroom where their students present. At the same time this program helps the parents to understand and monitor their child performance. Based on the observation, the problem has decreased 50% approximately according to the results . The programs implemented is working positively with accordance to the core values of Department of Education and hopefully may continue in God’s Grace.
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aid based on the eligibility criteria contained in the guidelines of the program. The public may report to DSWD, through its Grievance Redress System (GRS), those whom they think are unqualified based on the list. The grievances related to the SAP implementation will be managed and monitored by the DSWD FO XI - Operations Center (OpCen) through its hotlines: 0977-6586-628, 0951-8220-810, and 09755537-811. The OpCen shall receive complaints and ensure proper referencing and reporting to concerned office for validation and/or investigation. The partial list of SAP beneficiaries in Davao Region may be viewed through this link: fo11.dswd.gov.ph. SAP, spearheaded by DSWD under Republic Act (RA) 11469 or the Bayanihan to Heal as On Act, provides emergency cash subsidy amounting to P5,000 to P8,000 to 18 million low-income families, based on regional minimum wage rate, assessed to be most affected by the imposition of community quarantine due to the COVID-19 pandemic, given their existing life situations or circumstances.
extra vulnerable, due to their living conditions.” He noted the importance of carrying out expanded testing and making it accessible to more people by offering it to poor families for free. “We need to be able to find a way to make testing accessible to all. Everyone should have equal access, not just those who have the means,” Ang said. At the same time, he batted for the regulation of the price of testing to make it affordable to regular Filipinos and small companies that have to test their employees before returning to work. Along this line, the SMC is working with the local government of its home city of Mandaluyong to ensure that the cost to test in the city remains affordable. Apart from its donations to the LGUs, SMC had earlier donated five sets of the same testing machines to the Department of Health (DOH) and testing kits, which can administer up to 20,000 tests. According to the DOH, the donation effectively doubled the country’s testing capacity. (SMC PR)
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SAP distribution. The secretary added that about 140 LGUs have already submitted their liquidation report, “Siyempre i-vavalidate ito ng ating mga field offices (Of course, these will be validated by our field offices).” As for the social pension, P2.5 billion has already been disbursed to 835,937 beneficiaries while the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) already helped 51,056 beneficiaries who have COVID-19 related problems. This includes 6,478 stranded individuals who were also assisted by the DSWD. In region 10, about P3.6 billion has already been disbursed for the SAP. There are only 16,555 families left unserved which would require about P100 million. (RTP/ PIA10)
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paper money,” GCash Chief Technology and Operations Officer Pebbles Sy said. The World Health Organization (WHO) encouraged the public to wash their hands after handling paper money. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin Diokno echoed this sentiment in the country, saying that digital transactions have advantages in the face of a pandemic. In fact, studies state that paper money increases the risk of coronavirus transmission since it can harbor harmful bacteria and viruses for several days. Thus, many governments from around the world such as China and the United States were reportedly forced to disinfect bank notes before recirculating them back into the economy. In Europe, even bank notes are being subjected to almost
Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4TH SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’ a Judicial District Iligan City
IN RE; JOINT PETITION TO APPROVED AND AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES RENGIE S. PAALISBO AND IRISH JUDENNE D. DINGDING-PAALISBO
two weeks of quarantine, according to the Federal Reserve. The risks introduced by cash also apply to the use of credit and debit cards in physical transactions. Doing business in the conventional way negates the efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19, since this would mean that exchanging cards and receipts would violate social distancing rules even if it is just for a matter of seconds. GCash, the leading mobile wallet in the Philippines, provides a better alternative to cash as it offers reduced costs and efficiency of transactions, better transparency and security, offers greater convenience, and promotes financial inclusion. “With most of the country under different levels of quarantine, digital finance is emerging as the core of services in the country. Everything from donation drives to food delivery services to public service utilities went digital. Businesses which have been forced to halt physical operations have used e-wallets like GCash to save themselves from bankruptcy,” Sy said. GCash as a platform eliminates the issue of accessibility as well since anyone with a smartphone can easily join the growing community of people using digital finance. Its free app does not only innovate money transfer, but it also provides other services such as credit, insurance, and even investments. Globe Fintech Innovations Inc. (Mynt), which operates GCash, is part of the portfolio companies of 917Ventures, the largest corporate incubator in the Philippines wholly-owned by Globe Telecom Inc. GCash is available for download on the App Store and Google Play. For more information, kindly visit https://www.gcash.com/.
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is one of the major trading partners of the country, a more stable bilateral agreement becomes imperative. Furthermore, the exclusion of the country from the Special 301 list boosts DTI’s confidence for the
CIVIL CASE NO.2020-042
RENGIE S. PAALISBO AND IRISH JUDENNE D. DINGDING-PAALISBO, Petitioner. X-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------/
Philippines to continue exporting over 5,000 products to the US at zero tariff, a perk enjoyed under the US Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) which the US Congress is expected to renew before its December 2020 expiry. The US GSP is a periodically renewed program that provides duty-free access to thousands of products from developing countries on the condition that beneficiaries comply with 15 statutory eligibility criteria important to US interests, including providing adequate and effective protection of IP rights. The Philippines has been a beneficiary of the preferential trade program since 1989. In 2019, the US stood as the country’s third most important export destination with shipments valued at US$11.57 billion, a 16.3% share to total full-year exports and a 7.7% climb from 2018 US shipments.
Students should be taught how to handle money- both at home and in school. Instilling good money habits in young ones is arguably one of life’s most important lessons. Personal finance education should start early so that they can make wise financial decisions in managing their finances. It is very important in today’s world that educators start to prepare the young ones in money management so that they will use their money efficiently and effectively. Thus, they are in control in their money and be able to make a good financial decision in the future. Having an ample knowledge and skills in managing ones money will help avoiding unprecedented debts when the young ones will
reach the working adult age. Our youth of today are our future leaders. They should have a good training in money management so that when they become adults they have a grasp of familiarity in handling their finances. There is a definite advantage in educating the youth about financial literacy as early as they can. Being aware of their spending activities, a grasp of knowledge about different investment instruments being offered in the market and having a solid foundation regarding how to take charge with their finances would help them prepare as an individual who can make a good financial decision for the rest of their lives. Exposing the young ones with financial education would make them financially independent in the future.
with this office not later than JUNE 2020.
Republic of the Philippines SUPREME COURT 4TH SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Shari’ a Judicial District Iligan City
IN RE; JOINT PETITION TO APPROVED AND AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES ROBERTO B. BAJARO JR. AND VIVIEN D. TUGAL-BAJARO,
CIVIL CASE NO.2020-041
(Sgd) MARIA PURA C. MASCARINAS City Civil Registrar
MDN: May 16 & 23, 2020
ROBERTO B. BAJARO JR. AND VIVIEN D. TUGAL-BAJARO , Petitioner. X----------------------------------------------------------------------------------/ ORDER Before this court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on JUNE 14, 2005 at MALITBOG, BUKIDNON both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal process relative to this case at their residents at RABAGO SUBD., VILLAVERDE, ILIGAN CITY and BATANGAN, VALENCIA, BUKIDNON respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for EIGHT (8) years now, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since there separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on JUNE 14, 2005, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could4 do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them has already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on JUNE 5, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED Iligan City, Philippines, this 4th day of MAY, 2020.
MDN: May 8, 15 & 22, 2020
By DEXTER J. PALASOL Administrative Assistant II
sa pangkasalukuyang sitwasyon. experience,” he said. Sa oras na kailangan nila ng Go stressed that the chalfrom page 8 saklolo, hindi na nila alam sino lenges currently faced by OFWs agencies dealing with OFW dapat lapitan kaya sa media o and the difficulties experienced concerns under one umbrella. Facebook sila nananawagan,” by the government in responding to their needs show the “Tungkulin ng ating pama- he added. halaan na pangalagaan ang “If mayroon na tayong de- relevance of the proposal to kapakanan ng ating mamama- partment for OFWs, iisa na lang establish a department with yan na nasa abroad. We should ang lalapitan at iisa na lang a sole mandate to handle the make sure that all Filipinos in ang makikipag coordinate na concerns of our “modern day distress, here or abroad, are departamento. Magiging mas heroes”. given timely assistance and that maayos ang pagresponde sa To ensure the efficiency and measures are also undertaken to mga krisis at mas mabilis nat- effectiveness of response to protect their welfare, especially ing matutulungan ang ating OFW concerns, the bill proposes mga kababayang humihingi ng that the following agencies and in times of crises,” said Go. their powers and functions, funds The proposed measure saklolo,” he stressed. aims to also address perennial The proposal also aims and appropriations, records, issues, such as the need to ease to strengthen and streamline equipment, property, and perthe coordination among offices the government’s capability to sonnel be transferred to the new concerned with OFW affairs; respond to the needs of OFWs department to be established: immediate legal assistance and help ease their burden in Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), Philippine to OFWs in distress; lack of the future. full migration cycle approach “Kawawa po talaga ang mga Overseas Employment Adminin promoting migrant’s rights OFWs ngayon. Hindi naman po istration (POEA), Commission from pre-employment, onsite natin akalain na ganitong kala- on Filipino Overseas (CFO), Inand reintegration services; and wak ang epekto ng COVID-19 ternational Labor Affairs Bureau lack of shared database system sa kabuhayan ng mga Pilipino of the Department of Labor and that contains all information of lalo na mga OFWs. Huwag na po Employment (ILAB-DOLE) and all OFWs to aid in tracking their natin silang mas pahirapan pa. National Reintegration Center status and fast track delivery Let us learn from this COVID-19 for OFWs (NRCO). of assistance to distressed R. A 9048 Form No 10.1 (LCRO) workers. Currently, services and information are scattered Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office throughout several offices. Province; Lanao Del Norte “Katulad ngayon, madaming City /Municipality: Iligan City dinadaanan pang iba’t ibang NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION ahensya bago makaresponde ang gobyerno sa mga OFWs na In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to humihingi ng saklolo. Iba-iba ang the public that ARKHANUR D. DATUMALIM has filed with this Office a petition concern, iba-iba ang kailangang for Change of First Name from “ARKHAN” to “ARKHANUR” in the Certificate live of birth ARKHAN DAGALANGIT DATUMALIM who was born on 26, NOlapitan pa mula DFA, OWWA, VEMBER 1987 at Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and whose parents ANINA B. MARINA, at iba pa,” Go said. DAGALANGIT and KHANAFI T. DATUMALIM. “Nalilito ang ating mga OFWs Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition
ORDER
HON. OSOP M. ALI Presiding Judge
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Before this court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on JUNE 23, 2003 at LINAMON, LANAO DEL NORTE both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this court, both of them can be served with summons and other legal process relative to this case at their residents at PUROK 5-A, LINAMON, LANAO DEL NORTE respectively; That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for six (6) years now, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board, thereby, executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since there separation, they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on JUNE 23, 2003, so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them has already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on JUNE 5, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED Iligan City, Philippines, this 23RD day of APRIL, 2020.
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Schools help students transition to online classes
WHEN the coronavirus disease was declared a global pandemic, Ateneo de Davao University immediately responded by preparing to hold classes online. For several weeks, university officials, professors, and programmers met online to discuss and develop tools that would be needed by both students and teachers so that learning could continue while schools were closed. Teachers prepared instructional content in digital and video format, while student government officials helped in the dissemination of details to their schoolmates. The university’s experience since 2013 of using the digital platform as one of its learning modes also helped students and teachers readily shift to online instruction for their summer classes on April 22, following the implementation of enhanced community quarantine in the region. The students and their teachers met via Google Classroom and Moodle, and used social media, videoconferencing, and chat apps to communicate with each other. At home, their laptops, tablets, and mobile devices were connected to a reliable internet source. “With the Covid-19 pandemic, people have to get used to a different way of interacting with one another. Through the internet, students have more freedom to think deeply about the learning material and do the tasks needed to accomplish their learning goals,” said AdDU executive vice president Jeremy
S. Eliab. Davao Christian High School encountered the same difficulty when it had to stop its classes six weeks before the end of its academic year. Like Ateneo, DCHS had also planned ahead. Teachers were trained on the use of Google Classroom, and accounts for students were set up. The school had also been using the Dynamic Learning Program, where students answer questions on worksheets based on discussed lessons, helping them continue their classes even with minimal teacher intervention. “Our online classes are far from perfect but I am very much encouraged with the discipline, hard work, and understanding our students and teachers have shown. The parents have also been very helpful in supporting the kids’ learning from home,” said Desi Dario Magnaye, junior high school principal of DCHS Davao Christian High School student Yoshua Ho, who is in Grade 9, attends his classes online using his phone and laptop. V. Mapa Campus. by a private firm as housing for its employees during the ECQ. While the couple oversee the homeschooling of their children, they appreciate online learning. “Becoming our kids’ teachers and making sure they accomplish schoolwork on time and correctly can be quite a challenge. We have to relearn lessons we took more than 30 years ago. But it’s an opportunity to Siblings Yoshua, Yesha, and Yalena easily connect to Ateneo de Davao University’s Bernie Jereza, assistant to be more involved in their their lessons online with the help of PLDT Home Fibr and the president for information technology and director for daily lives,” said Dr. Ho. Sun mobile data, while most of their teachers use PLDT institutional communications and promotions, receives “The children are frusHome Prepaid Wi-Fi units. 500 units of PLDT Home Prepaid Wi-Fi kits from a staff trated that they’re not alof 8Telcom, regional distributor for Smart Com To f ur t her supp or t member lowed to leave the house munications. learning, AdDU provided and don’t have regular their students and teachers help them connect online tributed 155 tablets and interactions with their with PLDT Home Prepaid and ensure uninterrupted digital pencils to its scholars classmates and teachers, Wi-Fi units, which could learning. Ateneo also dis- and financially challenged but being able to spend more time together as a students. With classes being ac- family helps,” added Ms cessed at home, study- Ho. ing has become easier for In a statement, AdDU their children, according to president Fr. Joel E. Tabora Dr. Francis Ho and Phany SJ said staying at home Castillo-Ho. Their brood was an opportunity for of three is all enrolled at genuine academic growth. “In a dialogue with our DCHS. Despite the lockdown, students, in collaboration the couple remain busy at with the Commission on work, with Dr. Ho special- Higher Education and the izing in internal medicine Department of Education, and endocrinology and his we firmly believe that if we wife running a hospice, must stay at home to help palliative care and nursing preserve life, we must use The AdDU distribution team led by Eliab (bottom row, home, and a small hotel. the time at home producDr. Christopher Ryan Maboloc interacts with his Philoso- center) meets online to plan the delivery of Wi-Fi devices The hotel is being rented tively,” Tabora said. phy class in the comfort of his home.
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a complaint against Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Moreno’s alleged inaction of the cry of city residents of a city lockdown or the implementation of an Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ). The said call, it was learned, became viral on the internet and it gained both negative and positive feedbacks from city residents. Cabagnot added that on a Saturday, May 9, 2020, she was at home with her husband and seven-year-old son, listening to the live press conference sponsored by the City regarding coronavirus updates in the city. “It is to my utter shock during that press conference, Mayor Moreno categoricall mentioned my name and identified me as the person allegedly behind the “8888 call” made against him that has gone viral,” Ms Cabagnot said in her affidavit. Cabagnot quoted the mayor during the press conference saying “Kadtong recording kunuhay, nga nagreklamo sa 8888, naay nag tip sa ako. Katong nag tinagalog, katong babae nagtawag kuno siya sa 8888, drama rato nila. katong babae si Leonafe Bagaipo Cabagnot taga Purok-9, Upper Jasaan. Naa nagtrabaho sa Tourism sa Capitolyo. Okay, ngilad kaayo, para i-demolish ako dalahigon nila tibuok kumonidad. Iyang silingan ang nagsulti sa ako.” “I was stunned, confused and at the same time outrage as I could not believe what he just did,” Cabagnot claimed in her affidavit. She also said the mayor’s accusations against her during a press conference has put her in public ridicule, including her family. “The emotional and mental trauma this incident caused my son cannot be denied as I can certainly observe changes in his demeanor,” she said.
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from page 1 Yuson a.k.a “Lema”, the Finance Officer, Paquito Namatidong a.k.a “Sangka”, the Platoon Leader of SPP Sikop, Peter Mansaginda Pinakilid a.k.a. “Aloy” – Political Officer, GF4A, all officers of the Guerilla Front 4A, North Central Mindanao Revolutionary Committee (NCMRC). He said that the four topranking NPA leaders were among the 15 casualties of the communist insurgents who were initially identified along with two others earlier identified as Gladys Joy Hiponia; a.k.a “George”, a member of SPP Kingdom, GF4A, NCMRC; a.k.a “Santol”; and a.k.a “DELFIN” of Lamusig, Butuan City while the remaining other cadavers were still for identification. According to Pueblas, the armed encounter was one of the worst encounters between the state forces and the communist rebels in recent years, killing 15 insurgents
and inflicting no casualties on the government side. He said that the military was still on a hot pursuit against the fleeing communist rebels as the military command appealed for them to surrender in the nearest military or police outpost. Major General Franco Nemesio M Gacal, the army’s 4ID division commander, said that the death of the NPA leaders has taken a blow on the communist terrorist group in the region. “The death of the leaders of the NPA’s NCMRC brings us closer to eliminating the threats that these groups pose to our security,” Gacal said.
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from page 1 quarantine period. Emano said that the rapid testing kits would provide health personnel about the required result, whether the patient is COVID-19 positive or not. The rapid testing kits arrived in Misamis Oriental as the completion of the testing center in Cagayan De Oro City’s Northern Mindanao Medical Center (NMMC) gains headway. Officials of the Department of Health (DOH) said that the testing center in the government-owned NMMC would likely start to operate next week. They said that two other testing centers are being constructed – one in a private hospital and the other at the DOH regional office. Dr. Ian Gonzales, the DOH regional epidemiologist, said that once in operation, it would take few hours to get the result of “swab samples” of patients suspected of having COVID-19 virus. At present, the “swab samples” of patients are sent to Manila, Cebu or Davao for laboratory examination.
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resolved Pneumonia in Chest X-ray, and can perform tasks without respiratory effort. “We are pleased by this development. The patient may be discharged upon the assessment and discretion of the attending physician and the rest of the healthcare team,” Llacuna, said. The management of confirmed COVID-19 patients is based on DOH Department Memorandum 2020-0108 and 2020-0108-B. Based on the guidelines, discharged patients shall undergo or remain under self-quarantine for fourteen days. Meanwhile, six lab results
Fri-Sat, May 15-16, 2020 were also released for the six Suspect Cases coming from Butuan Doctors’ Hospital, M.J. Santos Hospital, and Butuan Medical Center. All tested Negative. “We remind everyone to consistently practice physical distancing or better stay at home. Our fight against COVID-19 is far from over. Follow the health advisories. Let us not disrupt what we have started,” Llacuna said.
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from page 4 Cooperative distributed rice assistance to the members aside from extending loan relief by temporary suspending loan payments. The ALKALEAD Multipurpose Cooperative of Maramag, Bukidnon gave vitamins to staff and the members and offered free delivery of the basic goods to the barangays. While practicing social or physical distancing, the Mauswagon Community Multipurpose Cooperative of Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental distributed relief goods consisting of rice, grocery items, and meal allowance to members. The Iligan City Government Employees Multipurpose Cooperative of Iligan City, Lanao del Norte distributed 10 kilos of rice to all Trisikad drivers in the city. The PN Roa Canitoan Transport Cooperative of Cagayan de Oro City immediately ensured social distancing among the passengers, and devised a way to observing the protocol. The Xavier University Credit Cooperative of the Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan, Cagayan de Oro City donated alcohol, disinfectants, and thermal scanners to the Northern Mindanao Medical Center, the hospital in Cagayan de Oro with the quarantine and ICU facilities for covid patients. As a response to the needs of different communities and sectors brought by the COVID-19 outbreak, ACDI MPC conducted CSR Activities across the country which included donations of the much needed protective gear and food packs to frontliners, as well as grocery items to different communities. Through these activities, ACDI aims to alleviate some of the problems currently faced by the country and to provide support to both members and non-members of the Cooperative during these trying times. The branches of the cooperative distributed fresh milk, food packs, grocery items and personal protective equipment (PPEs) which amounted to some P200,000. Most Holy Rosary MPC
also responded to the call of the times by purchasing rice and canned goods worth P4,000,000 and distributed the packed goods to 8,000 families in the community. In Nueva Vizcaya, Tam-an Banaue MPC also did their share in this fight against COVID-19 by helping their members, the community and the frontliners. In coordination with the provincial government of Nueva Vizcaya, Tam-an BMPC initially distributed 1,500 bags of rice to several LGUs. They also distributed rice and vegetable packs to around 700 members of the coop and to the communities in their area of operation which in total, benefited some 12,580 members and non-members and amounted to at least P1,740,772. These are just of the amazing stories manifesting the truest essence of cooperativism which is service, love and compassion. But the cooperatives are looking beyond the horizon. Together with the Cooperative Development Authority and the Task Group on Food Security, they are advancing the goals and framework on securing food and water. They have also set their vision to decongest the cities through the Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa, to countervail against the pandemic. Indeed, “the people united will never be defeated!” (to continue)
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from page 4 project was FTI Taguig and FTI Davao. Sadly, vengeful politics mothballed all this along with NGA rice mills, silos and other valuable assets. I hate to relate how the vital real estate assets of FTI were creatively auctioned and sold to land developers practically for a song. FTI facilities were not maintained so that the new centurions could sell these. Recently they gave FTI a new name to cover the despicable abuse and pillage of the past. It is time to revisit it. There may be something there that can still be salvaged. Let me take off from here to enunciate my view that Senator Bong Go’s BP2 can take off in a short term. Here is my two cents worth: I understand that there are now thousands of squatter families living in the ghettos, pedestrian lanes, along reels, and underneath bridges who want to avail of BP2 program. They have to be categorized according to their skills. Not everybody loves the smell of the earth, not everyone can hammer a nail right (look what
happened to Mar Roxas) not everyone knows how to even put bait on a fish hook and not a few mistake cogon grass for rice (like an Agriculture Secretary). Categorizing of target beneficiaries is key to the success of BP2. It is noteworthy that the Senator is focused on agriculture category which can be subdivided into sub-sectors, like: Rice and Corn Vegetable and Fruits Fishing Hog and Poultry For A, B, and D the wouldbe beneficiaries would need land and the economically viable area would be 2.5 hectares. The DENR knows where these lands are available. Fish culture in fish pens and cages and deep-sea fishing can be handled by the Bureau of Fisheries or in tandem with existing deep-sea operators. The area is limitless. Senator Bong Go hinted that the Department of Budget and the Department of Agriculture may realign the DA’s budget to address the necessary capital requirement to jumpstart the implementation of the program. They might consider opening a special financing window for BP2 in the Development Bank of the Philippines and Land Bank. The DA must provide the technical assistance and initial seeds, seedlings, fingerlings, and the necessary agricultural inputs. The Department of Agrarian Reforms will be tasked to open resettlement areas identified by DENR and DA. This comprehends of land distribution and initial preparation for the settlers to be able to start with the cultivation of their preferred project immediately. Every family which will be relocated will need shelter. Since BP2 is a rapid deployment, temporary shelters must be provided. For permanent housing provision, The National Housing Authority must come up with a basic prefabricated 2-room housing unit design which the awardees will be able to expand later. This should be bid out. Labor to be used must come from carpenters, plumbers, masons from the BP2 beneficiaries. (Local labors should be given the opportunity to participate). I would estimate that the gestation period of all these project undertakings will be from three to four months. Within this period a parallel undertaking may be done, among these: organizing cooperatives for each sector to be able to avail of cheap financing, implements, and inputs. The cooperative organization is essential to each
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of the sectors because like in many failed agriculturebased endeavors the farmers, hog, and poultry raisers and fishermen individually lack the wherewithal in the financing, storage, processing, and marketing. Here, the Bureau of Cooperatives should wake up from hibernation and do its pencil-pushing now. The sector cooperatives must be organized later into BP2 FEDERATION OF COOPERATIVES (BFEDCO). I touched on the FTI. Of late it was given another name but functions still as leasing firm. Whatever its functions now, its mandate has to be amended and should dovetail with the program of BP2. Senator Bong Go and President Duterte should seriously consider placing the FTI in Taguig under the auspices of BFEDCO. Legislation might be needed to shield this from political machination. Regional BFEDCOs must be established in several pilot areas, like Davao, Bukidnon, General Santos City, North Cotabato, Maguindanao, Butuan City, Zamboanga, Jolo, Iloilo, Negros, Cebu, Leyte, Legaspi City, Benguet, Nueva Ecija, Ilocos Norte, and Tuguegarao. The Local Government Units in each of the pilot areas must provide lands adequate enough to accommodate necessary infrastructures like cold storage facilities, processing plants, classification area, and packaging areas to name a few. The prime consideration of sites is access to the sea, air, and land transports. BFEDCOs should be provided with reefer vans to deliver the members’ produce from designated pickup stations to their regional BFEDCO storage, processing, and packaging facilities. Part of the food and marketing chain is shipping. The cost of freight should at least be 50% of the rack rate charge by the airline, freight forwarders, shipping firms, and trains. The Department of Finance may consider giving tax credits for half of the freight cost and the remaining 25% be shouldered by BFEDCO. To guarantee the continuous movement of supplies, all airline firms must allocate cargo space for BFEDCO in each of their flight from the Regional BFEDCOs. FOR a starter, the main domestic destination of BFEDCO products should be in FTI Taguig. From there, wholesalers and retailers in Metro Manila will purchase their requirements like vegetables, fruits, fish and meat. That will be all for now. Complicated? It’s easier than how it looks when all the hands are on deck.
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Sharp Donates Plasmacluster Ion Air Purifier to the City of Muntinlupa for Two of Their COVID-19 Hospitals
IN the midst of the global health crisis brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, Sharp Philippines Corporation (SPC) donated eight (8) units of Plasmacluster Ion Generator (IG-A40E) and six (6) units of Air Purifier(KC-G50E) to the City Government of Muntinlupa,
through Mayor Jaime “Jimmy” Fresnedi and Councilor Allan Camilon, last April 24, 2020. The units are turned over to Ospital ng Muntinlupa (OSMUN) and the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM), where most of the COVID-19 patients are being
treated. The Plasmacluter IonTechnology equipped units will be installed in the newlybuilt COVID-19 facility in OSMUN. Plasmacluster Ion eliminates airborne mold and suppresses activity of airborne viruses, bacteria, allergens and adhering
odour providing a healthier environment for both Frontliners and patients in the battle against the virus.
The donation addresses part of the immediate needs of facilities who are working to slow the spread of the virus
within communities and strengthen vulnerable healthcare systems against potential threats to public health.
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