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Mindanao Daily News on its 10th year today

Surviving Amidst the Pandemic By MDN Reportorial Team

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Mindanao Daily News is celebrating its 10th anniversary today. “Although, we are constrained not to hold a lavish celebration today because of the pandemic and all the underlying health protocols that we have to follow, we are spiritually thankful to Providence that we have

reached this far amid all the trials and challenges that we faced and survived for the last ten years. What we are today, we owe it to God’s blessings,” commented Dante Sudaria, president and CEO. M i n d a n a o D a i l y ’s brand of service has been acclaimed by its partners and supporters. Former See SURVIVING, page 15

Mindanao Daily’s survival instinct

Heart attack,’ not COVID jab, cause of senior citizen’s death By CRIS DIAZ Executive Editor

CAGAYAN DE PRO CITY: “Heart attack” was the caused of death of the 73year-old senior citizen who died a few minutes after an anti- COVID 19 jab here five days ago, the City Health Official said. Dr. Lorraine Nery, the City health Official, said that the death of Zoilo Joa-

quin Borcillo, of Barangay Agusan, Cagayan De Oro City, was not related to the anti-COVID-19 vaccine. Borcillo got an Astra Zeneca, an anti-COVI-19 jab, Wednesday, one of the schedule days for senior citizens for the week in a downtown mall here. A few minutes after getting the jab, Borcillo complained of difficulty of

breathing. Borcillo was rushed to the city hospital where he expired. City Mayor Oscar Moreno ordered a probe of Borcillo’s death while appealing to the senior citizens to provide all information about their health prior to getting an anti-COVID-19 vaccine.

See CAUSE, page 15

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3 nabbed in CDO ‘Shabu’ buy bust worth P108K By CRIS DIAZ Executive Editor

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY: Three suspects fell in a drug buy bust pulled by the local police in the city’s urban village here and seized illegal “Shabu” (Methamphetamine Hydrochloride) worth P 108,000,the police said Monday. See SHABU, page 15

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PDEA incinerates illegal Drugs worth P 61.5 M By CRIS DIAZ Executive Editor

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY: Illegal drugs valued at exactly P 61,492,967.80 were incinerated here in compliance with the court order to destroy all seized illegal drugs within 24 hours after inspection. Benjamin Recites, III, the assistant director of the Philippines Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Northern Mindanao, said that the Department of Justice (DOJ) led the inspection of the seized illegal drugs Monday. He said that the PDEA has A jeepney conductor collects fares from passengers without strictly following the minimum health protocol set direct order from President forth by authorities on May 15. 2021 Cagayan de Oro. photo by gerry lee gorit Rodrigo Duterte to destroy

immediately all seized contraband to avoid recycling by unscrupulous individuals. Recites said that the process of incinerating the illegal drugs was known as “Thermal decomposition or Thermolysis at 1,000 degrees centigrade heat” in order that the drugs were decomposed and it’s chemicals broken down. Destroyed through incineration were 9,043.0835 grams of “ Shabu” (Methamphetamine Hydrochloride), 4.5295 grams of Marijuana Fruiting Tops worth P 543.54, and Marijuana leaves weighing 0.4368 grams valued at P 52.42 or a total street value of P 61,492,967.80.

MisOr extends livelihood support to ASF-affected farmers BALINGASAG, MISAMIS ORIENTAL

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P&J Lim Building, Tiano Kalambagohan St., Barangay 14, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental Tel No. (08822) 727-829 / 231-6629 Telefax No. (088) 856-1947 Mobile No. 0933-823-3303 / 0943-708-7065

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CARMEN, CAGAYAN DE ORO

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CORRALES, CDO

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DIVISORIA, CDO

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GINGOOG CITY

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LAPASAN, CDO

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PUERTO, CDO

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CAMIGUIN

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MISAMIS ORIENTAL -The provincial government of Misamis Oriental has extended livelihood support to hog growers affected by the African Swine Fever (ASF) in the province. “Affected farmers are not yet allowed to raise pigs again not until the ASF is fully eradicated, which may take a little while to achieve,” said Dr. Benjamin Resma, provincial veterinarian. To make up for the losses wrought by ASF, Resma said the Provincial Veterinarian’s Office has provided the

CAGAYAN ELECTRIC POWER & LIGHT CO. INC. 12 May 2021

IMPORTANTE NGA PAHIBALO ALANG SA MGA TINAHOD NGA CUSTOMERS SA CEPALCO Ang Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), pinasubay sa ERC Order nga may petsa 12 April 2021 ubos sa ERC Case No. 2021-013 RC, nagtakda ug Virtual Public Hearing para sa niani nga Application sa CEPALCO: “IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF INTERIM CAPITAL EXPENDITURE PROJECTS FOR RY 2019RY2021, WITH PRAYER FOR PROVISIONAL AUTHORITY” Ang maong Application maga-pangayo ug approval sa ERC sa mga proyekto nga himoon sa CEPALCO para sa “Regulatory Year” 2019 – 2021”, aron makahatag ug dugang kalamboan, makanunayon ug maayo nga servisyo sa mga customers sa CEPALCO, ug pagtuman sa regulasyon sa ERC.. Ang mosunod mao ang mga schedules sa online Public Hearings nga pagahimoon sa ERC:

Kadtong naa interest ani nga Application mahimo nga makaapil sa Virtual Hearing ug ang inyong pagabuhaton magpahibalo kamo sa ERC pinaagi niining e-mail address: legal.virtualhearings@erc.ph, ug lakipan sa paghatag sa inyong email address ug pagbutang sa case number (ERC Case No. 2021-013 RC). Kini nga PAHIBALO gipagawas alang sa kasayuran sa mga tinahud nga customers sa CEPALCO. Daghang Salamat !

CEPALCO Management

Provincial Veterinarian, Dr. Benjamin Resma, reports updates on ASF in Misamis Oriental during a virtual flag raising ceremony at the provincial capitol. (Screenshot Mis.Or PIO)

farmers with a livelihood Some 33 farmers from to receive the project and project through duck layer Libertad and Initao towns some have already started have already been validated preparing their respective production. duck houses. Resma is still awaiting reports of ASF-affected farmers from the municipalities of Opol, Alubijid and Manticao, and El Salbvador City for evaluation. Aside from the livelihood project, the province paid a total of P3,532,000 as indemnification to afKagay-an Festival 1st fected farmers. Oro Lechoneros Encuentro Champion As of May 10, seven municipalities and 40 bafor Orders, Contact Yoyong: rangays in the province are affected by ASF with 2,312 hogs culled and 603 affected farmers. (JAKA/ PIA10)

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NEDA-10 supports MisOr execs’ order on temporary closure of tourism spots

Cagayan de Oro City A 68-year-old lady sells coconut brooms sans wearing face mask and face shield. The woman says she is forced to sell brooms as her family did not receive any assistance from the government on May 15. 2021. photo by gerry lee gorit

DOT-10 eyes strong coordination with LGUs vs COVID-19 CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- To address concerns on overcrowded tourism spots in light of the surge of coronavirus (COVID)-19 cases in the region, the Department of Tourism (DOT)-10 has vowed to strengthen its coordination with the local government units (LGUs) to ensure strict adherence to the health protocols and guidelines for tourism areas. “This is a very basic issue.

The rules are very clear. We just need to work on our partnership with the LGU and other implementing arm to really ensure that the health protocols are applied [and followed] in our tourist destinations and attractions,” DOT-10 Supervising Tourism Operations Officer Decius Esmedalla said during the Northern Mindanao Task Force for COVID-19’s weekly press

conference. According to Esmedalla, they are now monitoring key tourist spots in the region with the LGUs to make certain that such tourist establishments are following the Memorandum Circular 2021-001, which mandates the establishments to have limited capacity to ensure physical distancing and the observance of basic health protocols such as the wear-

ing of masks, temperature checks, and hand sanitizing areas. As regards the move to temporarily close the “balsas” (floating cottages) and beaches in Misamis Oriental by the governor, DOT-10 says that it fully respects Governor Yevgeney Vincente B. Emano’s decision believing that LGUs are more conversant with See EYES, page 13

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)-10 Regional Director Mylah Faye Aurora Cariño said she respects the decision of Misamis Oriental Governor Yevgeny Vicente “Bambi” Emano and Opol Municipal Mayor Maximino Seno to temporarily close Balsa operations and beach resorts in the face of surging COVID-19 cases in the province. “We respect the order of Governor Emano and Mayor Seno for temporarily closing tourist sites and beaches in Opol believing they considered several parameters before arriving at such decision,” said Cariño. The lady director added that there was a surge of COVID-19 cases in the region based on the recent report released by the Department of Health (DOH)-10 on COVID-19 cases.

NEDA-10 Regional Director Mylah Faye Aurora Cariño says they respect the order of Governor Yevgeny Vincente Emano and Mayor Maximino Seno temporarily close tourist sites and beaches in Opol town. (NEDA10)

“We have always said that managing the COVID-19 crisis is really difficult because we have to find the balance or equilibrium between keeping our people See SUPPORTS, page 11

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Mindanao Daily’s survival instinct

AMID the surging pandemic, Mindanao Daily News celebrates today its 10th year of serving the reading public with an eye on engaging the Truth, Justice and Progress. With the sharp decline in sales, MDN has survived the test of time after a year of lockdowns, quarantines and strict health protocols. Survival measures include the reduction of print days downsized into few pages, followed by staff furloughs and limited the number of issues to stay afloat in an industry so severely affected by Covid-19 pandemic. Unlike a struggling daily in town that folded unceremoniously, MDN’s survival instinct has remained intact, strong and solid as ever to withstand the health crisis never imagined to hit hard on the economy so badly on a global scale. This is the story of a regional newspaper that knows no fear, nor daunt under the weight of the coronavirus. In fact, MDN has to do its mission courageously without fear or favor — in

all of its stories including the devastating sweep of Covid-19 pandemic, it being the biggest story in this generation. The financial impact on businesses including the newspaper industry was not a walk in the park. And for most community newspapers, MDN included, the struggle to survive is unprecedented, devastating, ravaging. Notably, there was a record in the drop of advertisements that triggered the economic slowdown in the print industry. The decrease in advertising was swift, as businesses had tightened their spending and operational cost, hence the result was a pain in the neck for publishers and owners of the print industry. That being said, an extinction-level had hit hard for community newspapers as the coronavirus continue on unleasing its fury on a global scale. Just like any other businesses, the print industry is in a precarious position, with more smaller news outlets in the country are into the verge of closing

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down permanently. Already about 1,800 newspapers had closed down permanently worldwide following the number of people buying print editions had dropped significantly. As the journalism industry attempts to adapt to the new normal, people now get their news online, social media being the easiest and most convenient source of information these days of pandemic lockdowns. With no solution in sight, newspapers might not survive the contagion of coronavirus. The fight for survival is real for community newspapers like MDN to stay afloat amid the pandemic. Yet for 10 solid years, MDN has proved its worth as Mindanao’s only regional newspaper. Write on MDN! Congratulations! (ruffy44_ph2000@yahoo. com)

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Uncommon sense

AS I ponder the back and forth and up and down in my surroundings and the whole world, a book from my library falls into my hand: Peter Cochrane’s Uncommon Sense with the subtitle Out of the box thinking for an in the box world. “Peter Cochrane is one of our most far-sighted visionaries, and brings brilliant clarity and focus to our understanding of ourselves and our technologies, and of how profoundly each is transforming the other.” describes Douglas Adams, author of The Hitch Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. In Uncommon Sense,

Peter Cochrane’s follow up to the radical 108 Tips for Time Traveller. Peter explains how very simple analysis allows the prediction of such debacles as the 3G auction and the subsequent collapse of an industry, whilst simple-minded thinking is dangerous in the context of a world that is predominantly chaotic and out of control. People balked when Peter suggested a wholesale move to eWorking, the rise of email and text messaging, and the dotcom regime mirroring the boom and bust cycle of the industrial revolution. His predictions

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of the use and growth of mobile devices and communication, or use of chip implants for humans to replace ID cards, passports, and medical records, or iris scanners and fingerprint readers - were all seen as unlikely. Today they are a reality. I don’t know how you feel nowadays, my dear readers. As christian the See SENSE, page 15

Hints and Traces

What should be normal in us?

THE quick and short answer to that question is for us to be like Christ, to be “another Christ” (alter Christus), and even “Christ himself ” (ipse Christus). This is what should be normal in us. It is not presumptuous of us not only to aim at it but also to assume such awareness now, even if it will always be an ongoing and tenuous affair all throughout our lifetime. God, our Father and Creator, wants it that way, since he wants us to be his image and likeness, children of his, meant to share in his very own divine life not only

in heaven but also while we are still here on earth, struggling in our way to reach our definitive eternal status in heaven. It is not overbold of us to think that way. It, for sure, is not making ourselves fall into some psychological anomaly. It is what is meant for us. It is what is proper to us. In fact, to be like Christ would constitute the fullness and perfection of our humanity when everything that is good and proper to us is achieved. It’s when we can faithfully channel in our lives the very essence of God which

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is love and all goodness as personified by Christ himself. It’s when we can echo St. Paul’s words: “It is no longer I who live but Christ who lives in me.” (Gal 2,20) We have to start to feel at home with this ideal of normality that is meant for us. We have to overcome whatever awkwardness or, worse, unbelief and See NORMAL, page 15

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Vax rollout driving optimism for biz recovery: Cebu developer By CARLO LORENCIANA

CEBU CITY – Property developer Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) has expressed that the rollout of the vaccines is driving optimism that business activity would step up moving forward, paving the way for the country’s full economic recovery. This was expressed by CLI chief operating officer Franco Soberano on

Monday as he reported the company’s positive firstquarter earnings, driven by the improving business environment and sustained demand for housing amid the pandemic. “While there is still considerable work to be done to finally lay this pandemic to rest, we see light at the end of the tunnel and are preparing for improved economic

activity. In fact, CLI has set for itself a growth target of 15 to 20 percent this year,” Soberano said in a virtual press briefing. Soberano said once lockdown measures were eased towards the end of 2020, CLI quickly responded by stepping up activity to 95 percent in most of its construction sites. He said mobility issues

are no longer pronounced in the Visayas and Mindanao (VisMin) regions where coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) infections have remained relatively manageable. Cebu City, the largest metropolis in southern Philippines, for instance, was experiencing low infection rates in the past weeks, See RECOVERY, page 11

ECONOMIC RECOVERY. Photo shows Cebu City’s business district. Property developer Cebu Landmasters Inc. said the rollout of vaccines is driving optimism for recovery in the country’s key economic sectors, including real estate. (PNA photo by Carlo Lorenciana)

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MARAWI CIT Y:- MSU System President Habib W. Macaayong , DPA received 50 multimedia projectors and hundreds of journal s from the MSUeVillage International (MeVil), of which 19 of the projectors were given to some academic units of MSUMarawi main campus held recently at Office Conference room during the

simple turnover ceremony. while the remaining 31 were shipped to various MSU campuses, The distribution ceremony was witnessed by some University officials including System Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr, Alma Berowa, colleges Deans and Directors. to include heads of External units faculty and staff and the official representatives and memers of MSUeVil

graced the ceremony via Zoom conference. System VP Academic Affairs Alma Berowa in her speech extended her thanks and gratitude to the officials and members of the MSUeVil for their continue support to their Alma Mater. everyone of us could remember that at the height f the Marawi Siege, they have contributed a lot in terms of goods, financial supports for our students (2nd-R) MSU System Pres. Habib Macaayong receives one multimedia projectors from MSUeVil official representative during the turn over and distribution ceremony held at OP conference recently . Executive Vice President Dr. Rasid Paca ,System Vice Pres for Academic Affairs Dr. Alma Berowa and Deans, Directors of the main campus witnesses the distribution. (Contributed photo OIPP).

expressed his thanks and stressed that the projectors will be useful in the conduct of classes, seminars, conferEXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE DECEASED ELIAS T. INDOY SR. KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

to survived. According to Ms. Beverly Faith T. Tanggol, MeVI was organized to uplift the spirit of MSUans to give

back and serve their alma mater by creating a cohesive community of MSUans all over the world. President Macaayong

This Dead of Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate made and entered into by and between: 1. ARLEN I. BILLONES, married, of legal age, Filipino citizen and a resident of Purok 5, Guinuyoran, Valencia City, Bukidnon; 2. JOCELYN I. ADAMS, married, of legal age, Filipino citizen and a resident of Purok 5, Guinuyoran, Valencia City, Bukidnon; 3. ELIAS O. INDOY JR., married of legal age, Filipino citizen and a resident of Purok 5, Guinoyuran, Valencia City, Bukidnon; 4. MICHEAL O. INDOY, married of legal age, Filipino citizen and a resident of Purok 5, Guinoyuran, Valencia City, Bukidnon; 5. CHE CHIN O. INDOY, married, of legal age, Filipino citizen, and a resident of Purok 5, Valencia City, Bukidnon; 6. JARIEL O. INDOY, married, of legal age, Filipino citizen and a resident of Purok 5, Guinoyuran, Valencia City, Bukidnon; 7. BRIAN O. INDOY, married, of legal age, Filipino citizen and a resident OF Purok 5, Guinoyuran, Valencia City, Bukidnon; 8. ERWIN O. INDOY, single, of legal age, Filipino citizen and a resident of Purok 5, Guinoyuran, Valencia City, Bukidnon; 9. RICHARD O. INDOY, single, of legal age, Filipino citizen and a resident of Purok 5, Guinoyuran, Valencia City, Bukidnon; 10. JOMARC O. INDOY, single, of legal age, Filipino citizen and a resident of Purok 5, Guinoyuran, Valencia City, Bukidnon; 11. JOMARIE O. INDOY, single, of legal age, Filipino citizen and a resident of Purok 5, Guinoyuran, Valencia City, Bukidnon; 12. ROSITA O. INDOY, widow, of legal age, Filipino citizen and a resident of Purok 5, Guinoyuran, Valencia City, Bukidnon; (hereinafter collectively referred to as HIERS); WITNESSETH That the above-named HEIRS are the only surviving and lawful heirs of ELIAS T. INDOY SR., who died intestate on August 03, 2013 at Purok 5, Guinoyuran Valencia City, Bukidnon; That the deceased at the time of his death, left Three (3) parcels of land and more particularly described and bounded as follows: 1. “A parcel of land (Lot 2, Pcs-10-002259, being a portion of Lot 1, 2, 3, & 4, (LRC) Psd-247367) situated in Guinoyuran, Valencia City, Bukidnon. Containing an area of TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY FIVE (285) square meters, more or less; all of the consolidation subdivision plan Pcs-10-002259, covered by Transfer Certificate Title No. T-65586.” 2. “A parcel of land (Lot 6, Pcs-10002259, being a portion of Lot 1, 2, 3, & 4, (LRC) Psd-247367) situated in Guinoyuran, Valencia City, Bukidnon. Containing an area of TREE HUNDRED SEVENTY FOUR (374) square meters, more or less. Covered by Transfer Certificate Title No. T-65587.” 3. “A parcel of land, Lot No. 2378, Cad-791-D, situated at Barangay Tugaya, Valencia City, Bukidnon. Containing an area of THIRTY NINE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FORTY FIVE (39,345) square meters. More or less. Covered by Katibayan ng Original na Titulo Blg. P-43144.” That no personal properties are involved in this extra-judicial settlement; That there are no known debts of obligations against the estate of the decedent; Is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE DECEASED ELIAS T. INDOY SR., under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. ADRIANO G. BAHIAN JR. Notary Public per Doc No. 500; Page No. 101; Book No. V; Series of 2021. MDN: May 18, 26 & June 1, 2021

ences, and other activities of MSU academic units. President and Chairman of the Board of MeVI, Dr. Benedict Posadas and Former MSU Vice President for Academic Affairs, Prof. Rufino S. Ignacio emphasized on their virtual messages that the event will not be possible without the efforts and donations See RECEIVES, page 13 EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF INTESTATE ESTATE AMONG HEIRS OF DECAESED, MARCELO C. HIDALGO AND SALE OF A PARCEL OF AGRICULTUREAL LAND KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: This Extrajudicial Settlement of Intestate Estate among Heirs of the Deceased, Marcelo C. Hidalgo and Sale of a parcel of Agricultural land, made and executed by and among: FELY AQUINO HIDALGO, of legal age, widow of the late Marcelo c. Hidalgo, Filipino, a resident of Purok 2, South Poblacion, Maramag, Bukidnon, hereinafter known as the HEIR-VENDOR; Children: MAREBETH H. GALINDO, MARIBEL H. SAYSON and FELMIE H. YGONA, all of legal age, all married, Filipinos, a resident of Purok 2, South Poblacion, Maramag, Bukidnon, hereinafter known as the HEIR-VENDOR; and ARMANDO B. DE LOS SANTOS, of legal age, married to Elena G. De Los Santos, Filipino, a resident of Sinanglanan, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, hereinafter known as the VENDEE; WITNESSETH That the above-named parties, all of legal age, are the legitimate children and surviving spouse of the late, MARCELO C. HIDALGO, who died on 20 August 1987 at Sinanglanan, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, who died without any will; That the said deceased at the time of his death left a parcel of Agricultural land and more particularly described to wit: “A parcel of Agricultural land, covered by Transfer Certificate of Title Certificate of Title No. ET-2326, known as Lot No. 3120-A-1, Bsd-10-000589 (OLT), being a portion of Lot 3120-A, Psd-73463), situated at Sinanglanan, Malaybalay, Bukidnon. Containing an area of TEN THOUSAND (10,000) SQUARE METERS, more or less.” That at the time of his death, the deceased left no last will and testament and had no debts left unpaid. That no personal properties are involve in this extrajudicial settlement; Is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF INTESTATE ESTATE AMONG HEIRS OF DECAESED, MARCELO C. HIDALGO AND SALE OF A PARCEL OF AGRICULTUREAL LAND, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. ABUNDIO UR. GAITERA, Notary Public per Doc No. 14; Page No. 2; Book No. 1; Series of 2021. MDN: May 18, 26 & June 1, 2021

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from page 3 healthy and safe and keeping our economy afloat,” she stressed. Further, Cariño cited that there are environmental concerns that need to be addressed in the Balsa operations and that the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) already set certain guidelines for Balsa operations as concurred by the Regional Development Council (RDC). Cariño also presented the four parameters that need to be considered before arriving at any decision with regard to COVID-19 response, namely, health-related, economic-related, social-related, and security and peace-related. Hence, she respects the decision of Governor Emano and Mayor Seno. (JAKA/PIA10)

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from page 6 which its medical facilities could easily address, he said. “We are pleased that our teams in each of the cities we serve have stepped up to fill the pressing need for residential units that deliver quality, safety and security. This need was especially highlighted by the pandemic,” he added. Even prior to Covid-19, VisMin’s housing backlog had been consistently underserved. Today, there is a backlog of 800,000 units a year with the industry supplying only 200,000. C L I d el ive re d robust growth in the first quarter of 2021, posting a 25 percent year-on-year increase in net income of PHP714 million. Meanwhile, consolidated net income grew year-on-year

Tuesday, May 18, 2021 by 12 percent to PHP725.2 million on the back of consolidated revenues of PHP2.35 billion, which is 11 percent more than year-ago figures. The Cebu-based developer attributed its exceptional first-quarter performance to sustained construction activities and the strong sales take-up of its residential projects in key cities of VisMIn. More ov e r, t h e f i r m’s growth momentum is expected to speed up in the second half of the year as CLI’s joint ventures mature for revenue recognition, Soberano said. CLI is set to produce fresh inventory in the next three quarters of its 2021 projects remaining in the pipeline. The listed company is set to roll out PHP14 billion worth of projects this year. CLI has so far launched

three projects from January to March worth PHP4.9 billion which boosted reservation sales to PHP3.3 billion or 17 percent more year-on-year. CLI focused its capital expenditures in the first quarter this year mostly on project development. Land acquisitions have been scheduled for the rest of the year. (PNA) ERRATUM Notice of Hearing Applicant name WAMIX TRUCKING SERVICES Rep .by: Edmar Bulado Case no R10-,NCPA-TH 2020-05- 2423 the exact route Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in Region X accesssible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of one(1) units.

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BDO Leasing earns P9.5 million in 1Q21 BDO Leasing and Finance, Inc. (BDOLF) posted a net income of P9.5 million in the first three (3) months of 2021, generated solely from investment income following the discontinuance of the Company’s former financing operations and the sale of all its leasing and loan portfolio to the BDO Unibank Group in October 2020. BDOLF’s investments registered a fair value gain of P13.6 million, while total expenses stood at P4.5 million. The company’s 1Q21 performance is not comparable to the P83.3 million profit recorded a yearago, given that last year’s results reflected business operations prior to the full implementation of the Group’s restructuring of its leasing business. The restructuring entailed the

full transition of BDOLF operations to BDO Finance Corporation (BDO Finance), established in 2019 to offer customers continued access to lease products and services. BDO Finance likewise assumed the lease transactions booked in BDOLF to ensure continuity to the latter’s existing clients.

It should be noted that BDOLF already ceased to operate as a leasing company and has not accepted any new leasing transaction since October 2020. Despite the change in direction for the company, BDOLF’s book value per common share for the 1Q21 rose by 5.7 per cent to P2.76 from P2.61 a year-ago.

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Agri NorMin, Ayala Mall collab for year-round farmers’ fair

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - With the goal of promoting Northern Mindanao’s agri-fishery products at the same time providing fresh and healthy foods to the locals, the Department of Agriculture in Northern Mindanao (DA-10) facilitates the ‘Alagang Ayala Farmers’ Fair’ (AAFF) at Centrio Mall, Cagayan de Oro City. Said exhibit features the agricultural produce and its by-products of nine farmers and fisher cooperatives and Starting May 9, the AAFF is open every day from 10 AM associations (FCAs) namely: to 8PM to serve mallgoers with their agri-fishery product Misamis Oriental Governor Yevgeny Vincente “Bambi” Emano on Thursday May 13. 2021 reminded the drivers of the 64 vehicles during a short briefing at the capitol ground to use the car only for “official trips.” photo by gerry lee gorit

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health and economies. “At the end of the day, from page 10 they’re the ones (LGUs) MSU alumni. They also said who know what’s going on that seven more projectors in their surroundings, espewill be provided to MSU cially these pandemic times,” Marawi this year. he said. (VPSB/PIA10) This was the third time AFFIDAVIT OF that MSU System received SELF-ADJUDICATION multimedia equipment from NOTICE is hereby given that MeVI. The first two batches the estate of the late ABUNDIA O. were given on 2015 and 2017. SOMOZA who died intestate on August Meanwhile MSU-Masiu 3, 2016 at DOA-Adventist Hospital, Community High School Bangkal, Davao City, Philippines; left of land situated in the Barrio Principal Salam A Rangiris aofparcel Darong, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur, in a statement said these containing an area of ONE FIFTY NINE multimedia projectors do- (159) square meters, more or less, and nated to us by the MSUeVil covered with Transfer Certificate of Title No. 144-2018001309 issued by International under the lead- the Registry of Deeds for the Province ership of President Posadas of Davao del Sur, more particularly .will enhance to ensure ef- described as follows: “ a parcel of (Lot No. 49-B, PSD-11-118977, fective learning process of land portion a lot of 49-B, PSD-11-059586 our students. This is a very situated in the Barrio of Darong, informative method as one Municipality of Sta. Cruz, Province of the major component in of Davao del Sur, Island of Mindanao an area of ONE HUNDRED teaching. We are also very containing FIFTY (150) square meters. more or thankful to MSU System les, is the subject of AFFIDAVIT OF President Macaayong for his SELF-ADJUDICATION, by means of Document executed on January unconditional support to the Public 30, 2020 at Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur, community High Schools. Philippines, Before Atty. MICHELLE

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O. ORPILLA, Notary Public, in as per Doc. No. 152; Page No. 32; Book No. 14; Series of 2020.

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the state of their respective

MDN: May 4, 11 & 18, 2021

Republic of the Philippines AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO Province of Lanao del Sur Municipality of Wao OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR RA 10172/9048 Form No. (LCRO) NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 7 of RA No. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that REGGIE DELA VIDA DINERO has filed with this office a petition for correction of clerical error particularly on GENDER from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the certificate of Live birth of REGGIE D. DINERO who was born on August 9, 1986 at Wao, Lanao del Sur and whose parents are ROGER N. DINERO and DIVINA O. DELA VIDA. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his/her written opposition with this office not later than May 18, 2021

(Sgd.) PERLA A. INIEGO Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: May 11 & 18, 2021

Publication Notice RA 10172 Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Davao del Sur Municipality of Hagonoy NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CCE-0021-2021 R.A. 10172

May 14, 2021

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 LESLIE CANICO ALBARAN has filed with this Office a petition for correction of child’s sex/gender from “Female” to “MALE” in the certificate of live birth of LESLIE CANICO ALBARAN who was born on October 09, 1982 at Guihing, Hagonoy, Davao del Sur and whose parents are Mario Pantinople Albaran and Minda Bisaya Canico. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than June 04, 2021.

MDN: May 18 & 25, 2021

(Sgd.) PUREZA S. CABARDO Municipal Civil Registrar

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PUV operators urged to look after passengers’ welfare CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) operators are urged to look after the overall welfare of passengers amid the surge of COVID-19 in the region. National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)-10 Regional Director Mylah Faye Aurora B. Cariño, chairperson of the economy cluster of the Northern Mindanao Task Force for COVID-19, emphasized the role of PUV operators in containing COVID-19 pandemic saying, “Our only call to the PUV operators not to wait that they will be watched over. They themselves should police their own ranks because the COVID issue is serious and we hope they won’t exacerbate the situation. They must make sure to follow the seven commandments for public transport.” The seven commandments for PUVs in this time of pandemic are 1) wear masks and face shields, 2) no talking and making phone calls, 3) no eating, 4) keep public utility vehicles well-ventilated, 5) conduct frequent disinfection, 6) no

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RJ Agriproducts, Manzano Farm, Northern Mindanao Federation of Dairy Cooperatives, Farmgrown Association of Claveria, NM Foods, Mylin Products, CNQ Agriventures, Kape Mindanaw, and Homegrown Marketing. According to DA-10 Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division OICChief Larry E. Paraluman, the trade fair will run for a year starting May 9, of which exhibitors can participate in the trade display free-ofcharge for the rental space. He detailed, that said arrangement is Ayala Malls – CdeO Gateway, Corp.’s commitment, as part of their social responsibility to help small enterprises, on top of their regular exhibitors of herbal and ornamental plants. Since its kickoff activity, Farmgrown shared that among their saleable products in their stall are turmeric powder, banana chips, sautéed shrimp, salted eggs and bottled fresh milk; while for Manzano’s Farm are the lemon and mangoes. AAFF is open every day NEDA-10 Regional Director Mylah Faye Aurora B. Cariño says the PUV operators should police their own ranks and from 10 AM to 8PM.# (EMmust make sure to follow the seven commandments for public transportation. (NEDA 10) Bentulan) passengers with COVID-19 Cariño said the Land National Police-Highway “Despite the regular symptoms are to be allowed Transportation Franchising Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) conduct of the roadside inside the public transporta- and Regulatory Board (LT- and Land Transportation inspection, the LTFRB cantion, and 7) observe appro- FRB) has been regularly con- Office (LTO) to ensure that not cover the entire popupriate physical distancing ducting roadside inspections the guidelines are being lace of jeepneys, buses, and together with the Philippine enforced for our PUVs. (“one-seat-apart”) rule. See LOOK, page 15

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from page 4 bible -and here especially Proverbs help me a lot. As I mentioned in one of my previous write ups, Proverbs is probably the most downto-earth book in the bible. Its education prepares you for the street and the market place - somehow out of the box thinking for an in the box world, too. Proverbs offers the warm advice you get by growing up in a good family and for successfully making your way in the world. It covers small questions as well as large: talking too much, visiting friends and neighbors too often or being unbearably cheerful too early in the morning. Proverbs simply tells how life works most of the time. People, and count me in, love to quote Proverbs, which often express truth about life in an elegant, witty kernel. You’ll find more humor in Proverbs than anywhere else in the bible. And humor often seems to have passed in these days and age. +++ Email: doringklaus@gmail. com or follow me on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter or visit my www.germanexpatinthephilippines.blogspot.com or www. klausdoringsclassicalmusic. blogspot.com.

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from page 4 resistance we may have about it. For us to reach the fullness of our humanity, we just cannot depend on our human powers, no matter how impressive they may be in human terms. We just cannot depend on our intelligence, our ideologies, our political consensus, our sciences. While we have to use to the hilt all our human powers, we have to see to it that they are animated by the very spirit of Christ who makes himself “the way, the truth and the life” for us. (cfr. Jn 14,6) Let’s not allow them to work simply on their own, based and motivated only by what we see and feel, by what we understand through our intelligence that is not yet guided by our Christian faith. We need to exert effort to refer them to Christ and to be guided by him always. This may require that we be always recollected in our activities. We should avoid just acting on instincts, on what we consider to be what comes naturally, what is commonsensical. Not even should we act according only to some social and cultural norms. All these, of course, have their valid and objective values, but they need to be animated properly by the spirit of Christ, otherwise they can only go nowhere despite the excitement they can give us. We have to make some drastic changes in our understanding of what should be normal in us. At the moment, what we readily see is a normality based only on some human consensus. The standards and criteria used are simply mundane and temporal that can never cope with everything that our life can pose. What should be normal in us is to be like Christ, to have his mind and heart, his desire and mission. After all, he is the pattern of our humanity. Email: roycimagala@gmail. com

Shabu...

from page 1 Arrested were Mansawe A. Lumabao, Johaiber M. Cairan and Marvin Rey C. Sarranz, all of Normal Compound in the urban village of Camaman-an, this city. P/Maj Ericson E. Sabanal said that the operatives seized the P 500 buy bust money, and crystalline substance believed to be “Shabu” weighing 16 grams with an estimated street value of P 108,800. According to Sabanal, the suspects were listed in the directorate of intelligence as among those subject of surveillance. He said that charges with violation of Republic Act 9165 otherwise known as the comprehensive anti-drug act of 2002.

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from page 1 The City Executive issued the appeal Thursday after his office received reports that Borcillo has an “open heart surgery” before. While Borcillo indicated in his registration form that he has a comorbidity with hypertension and prostatic hypertrophy, he did not did not disclose his heart surgery, Moreno said. Nery said that the result of the autopsy conducted on May 13, 2021 was clear that Borcillos’ death was not vaccine related. “The bottom line of all the autopsy reports come up with a final diagnosis that It was acute myocardial infraction or what we call as “heart attack” that caused the death,” Nery said.

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from page 14 That is why it is of the utmost

importance that the PUV operators cooperate in implementing strictly the seven commandments for public transportation within the vehicles that they are operating for the safety of the riding public against COVID-19,” she maintained. She also called on the local government units (LGUs) to complement the efforts of the LTFRB in monitoring the motorelas and pedicabs, as these are not under the jurisdiction of the LTFRB, LTO, and HPG but the LGU. The lady director reminds the public that there is only so much the government can do and that everyone should do his/her part in ensuring that this COVID-19 will not further spread. To date, there are already 72 roadside inspections conducted with 107 drivers found violating. (JAKA/PIA10)

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from page 1 de Oro congressman Tinnex Jaraula said: “Mindanao Daily News is the best media outlet surviving the pandemic. Even Sen. Koko Pimentel was all praise for the innovation that Mindanao Daily did to expand its media platform such as the newest project – the Mindanao Daily News Network Digital Channel - which features livestream programs via face book. He recently guested MDNN’s public affairs program Kalandrakas hosted by COPC president Dr. Manny Jaudian and Editor In Chief Allan Mediante. “A decade of continuous, sincere public service could have been ended by a virulent Covid-19 pandemic, but Mindanao Daily News and its sister publications, BusinessWeek Mindanao, and Cagayan de Oro Times persisted. Under publisher Dante Sudaria’s leadership, our media

Virtual learning beyond Covid By IRENE P. GARCIA, Teacher III East City Central School Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City

COVID-19 has shone a light on the education system worldwide. Many teachers have had to really evaluate their teaching methods and determine whether they have truly been meeting the needs of all of their students. Virtual learning has become a way of life as Covid-19 has forced many students to learn from home as well as many teachers to teach from home. As virtual learning is continuously being evaluated, there is a need to look back to life before the 2020 pandemic to see if there has always been a need for virtual learning and compare it to the reality of today. Virtual learning did not

just evolve with Covid-19. The question is: was there a need for virtual learning prior to the pandemic? As a teacher, my answer is yes. There were many occasions when I had a student who was in the hospital or out sick for an extended period of time and who of course still needed to learn. To be able to still have that student connected to their classmates and the live teaching in the classroom would have been awesome. I believe that even students that were suspended should have had at the very least, access to the recording of the live lesson that was taught that day so that they would not fall behind in their learning.

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Businessman shot dead, suspect took victim’s bike ered two empty shells from a .45 caliber pistol in the CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY: crime scene. A lone gunman shot dead a He said that the police businessman Monday while were looking into the poson his way to his stalls in Carmen Market, one of the the city’s largest public markets here. Capt. Francisco Tumanda, the commander of the Carmen police station, identified the victim as Jun Ompoc, of Soldier Hill, Bulua, this city. Witnesses told the police that the victim and the suspect had an altercation prior to the shooting. Ompoc sustained two fatal gunshot wounds – one on the stomach and the other was on the head. Tumanda said that the police investigators recovBy CRIS DIAZ Executive Editor

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sibility of motorbike theft as the motive of the shooting the suspect took the victim’s motorbike as the getaway vehicle.

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Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING & REGULATORY BOARD Regional Office No.10, Apovel, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City

DOWNTOWN UPTOWN CASE NO. R10-EV-CC-TX-2021-05-1772 CAGAYAN MISAMIS ORIENTAL TRANSPORT COOPERATIVE (DUCMOTRANSCO) Rep. By: GENE J. HORTALEZA Applicant/Petitioner

BUKIDNON TRANSPORT MULTI CASE NO. R10-EV-CC-PUJ-2020-04-1083 PURPOSE COOPERATIVE (BUKTRAMCO) Rep.By: MELVIN L. EREDEROS Applicant/Petitioner

BUKIDNON TRANSPORT MULTI CASE NO. R10-EV-CC-PUJ-2020-06-1797 PURPOSE COOPERATIVE (BUKTRAMCO) Rep.By: MELVIN L. EREDEROS Applicant/Petitioner.

NOTICE OF HEARING

APPLICANT/ PETITIONER requests the authority to amend his/her/its application/petition and to add ONE (01) unit/s in their previous Consolidation of Cases with Extension of Validity of the Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUJ SERVICE on the route: COGON MARKET-GUSA CUGMAN AND VICE VERSA and with the total use of TWENTY THREE (23) unit/s. This amended application/petition shall be considered by this Board on May 31, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/Petitioner shall formally submit his/her/ its evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least Five (05) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of general/ local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 17th day of May 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT/ PETITIONER requests the authority to amend his/her/its application/petition and to add TWO (01) unit/s in their previous Consolidation of Cases with Extension of Validity of the Certificate of Public Convenience to operate PUJ SERVICE on the route: COGON MARKET- LAPASAN AND VICE VERSA and with the total use of TWENTY FIVE (25) unit/s. This amended application/petition shall be considered by this Board on May 31, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/Petitioner shall formally submit his/her/ its evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least Five (05) DAYS prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of general/ local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 17th day of May 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

APPLICANT/ PETITIONER requests the authority for the Consolidation of Cases with Extension of Validity of the Certificate of Public Convenience to operate TAXI SERVICE on the route: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY TO ANY POINT IN REGION 10 AND VICE VERSA and with the use of FIFTY (50) unit/s. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on May 24, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/Petitioner shall formally submit his/her/its evidence. The Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s) shall publish said notice at least Five (05) Days prior to the date of hearing once in a newspaper of general/ local circulation. Party(s) opposed to the approval/granting of the application/petition must file his/her/its written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to require additional documentary evidence and/or his/her/ its oral testimony(s). WITNESS, AMINODEN D. GURO, Regional Director, LTFRB-Region X, this 17th day of May 2021 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. (Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER MDN: May 18, 2021

(Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER MDN: May 18, 2021

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Mitsubishi Power secures three-year agreement to maintain boilers crucial for reliable energy access in Mindanao • Maintenance work at Therma South, Inc. to enhance boiler reliability and support the power generation needs of Mindanao • Steady track record of over 90 risk-based maintenance projects servicing 3.6 GW in the Philippines pivotal to awarding of contract MITSUBISHI Power (Philippines) Inc. today announced a threeyear long-term service agreement (LTSA) for boiler ultrasonic thickness gauging mapping inspection activities at Therma South, Inc. (TSI) – a 300-MW (2x150) Circulating Fluidized Bed (CFB) coal-fired plant at Barangay Binugao, Toril, Davao City. The team’s technical expertise in CFB boiler risk-based maintenance work will enhance the reliability of the power plant’s two boiler units, contributing to the provision of stable and efficient power for the Mindanao region. Riskbased maintenance prioritizes equipment that carries the highest risk should it fail, for better management

efficiency in the power plant. The LTSA takes effect from April 2021 until April 2024, and inspections will be carried out by MHI Power (Philippines) Plant Services Corporation, an affiliate company of Mitsubishi Power. This project is the latest of more than 90 risk-based maintenance projects amounting to 3.6 GW in capacity that the company has worked on since 2008. Abe Nisnisan, Facility Head of TSI, welcomed the partnership, “Therma South is a critical supplier of baseload power to the Mindanao region, and as such it is important that our operations run reliably and sustainably. We constantly look at ways

to make improvements to deliver strong maintenance results across a range of solutions. We look forward to our partnership with Mitsubishi Power to ensure the continued improvement of reliability and efficiency of our equipment.” Mr. Vincent V. Engracia, President, MHI Power (Philippines) Plant Services Corporation, spoke of the company’s commitment to the region, “Reliable and efficient power is the foundation of stable economic and societal growth. Mindanao had faced frequent power shortages before the completion of Therma South and so being able to help play a role in supporting this

The Davao Therma South Power Station, located in Davao del Sur Province, is owned by Therma South Inc. (TSI), an AboitizPower subsidiary, and consists of a 300-MW baseload coal-fired power plant made up of two 150-MW units.

community is a very proud moment for us. Our equipment and services supply more than a quarter of the Philippines’ installed capacity, and this partnership is another example of how our total plant solutions are helping communities to power their future.” Therma South Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary

of AboitizPower and supplements power generation required to meet the region’s baseload requirements to reduce the frequency and duration of power shortages in Mindanao, due to renewable intermittency. TSI is certified in four ISO standards, namely Quality Management (ISO 9001:2015),

Environmental Management (ISO 14001:2015), Occupational Health and Safety Management (ISO 45001:2018), and Asset Management System (ISO 55001:2014). Along with Therma Luzon, Inc. and Therma Visayas, Inc., the three primarily compose the Coal Business Unit of AboitizPower.