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Local rice supply fills NFA warehouses in N. Mindanao
Health worker is 4th COVID case in Caraga By CHRIS V. PANGANIBAN Contributing Editor
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur--- A health worker from Caraga Regional Hospital (CRH) is the fourth confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Caraga region based on Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) lab results received from Southern Philippines Medical Center in Davao City on Friday. The new COVID-19 case came out three days after the 65-yearold second confirmed case from Butuan City has recovered and was discharged from CRH after he no longer had fever and cough for more than a week , have been weaned off of oxygen support, has resolved Pneumonia in chest X-ray and can perform tasks without respiratory effort. The fourth confirmed case is a 37 year old, female worker from CRH. All three other confirmed cases have already recovered. As part of the hospital protocol,
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The rice currently in stock at the National Food Authority in Region 10 (NFA-10) warehouses all come from grains producers in the region, the agency said Sunday. On its Facebook page, NFA-10 said “80 percent of the total rice buffer stock of NFA Northern Mindanao is sourced from local farmers in Bukidnon” and the rest from other provinces in the region. Next to Bukidnon, Lanao del Norte contributes 16 percent to the NFA stock; Misamis Occidental, 3 percent; and Misamis Oriental, 1 percent. According to the NFA-10, from March 19 to May 14, it has DOWNTOWN-BOUND. Traffic on the lane going to downtown Davao City from Bangkal at 10:22 a.m. is released some 122,417 50-kilo still heavy on 18 May 2020, the first Monday under General Community Quarantine. The vehicles on bags of rice to local government, the road are mostly private cars and trucks. Jeepneys are allowed to ply their routes but operators are public officials, and government mandated to “set up the approved physical distancing seating arrangement with barriers.” agencies mostly in the region for MindaNews
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Surviving Covid-19 crisis
THE role of media in any crisis affecting human society, whether during world wars, or pandemics, is vital and should go on unhampered despite all odds. That is the primordial role of media even in ancient times. In the present times, what hampers the task of media or whatever business that people need, is how to survive, how to go on its operations unimpeded - and that is financial c ap abi l ity. Media operations as well as any business and services, need to pay its workers. Thank God, Mindanao Daily News and BusinessWeek Mindanao has not ceased or even took a short break of its operation as mouth piece of Mindanao’s good news and for the whole nation’s sake for that matter. We continued to rally our bureaus and correspondents to cover news on Covid-19 crisis. We connected with government and private news agencies to share their stories on the fight against Covid-19. We sought means through our business supporters
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PCOO donates 25,000 face masks for COVID-19 frontliners in NorMin LAGUINDINGAN, Misamis Oriental -- Amid the rising cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) here in Northern Mindanao, a total of 10 boxes containing 25,000 facemasks arrived at Laguindingan Airport from the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) of Secretary Martin M. Andanar. These boxes of facemasks were immediately turnedover to the Philippine Red Cross for distribution to COVID-19 frontliners in Cagayan De Oro City and Misamis Oriental.
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“We are thankful to the PCOO for this donation of facemasks. The role of Red Cross here is to facilitate the distribution to the hospitals especially for our frontliners,” Jimmy B. Macababat, chapter service representative of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC)- Misamis Oriental-Cagayan de Oro Chapter said. The facemasks could help protect the frontliners against the virus, which may enter through the mouth, eyes and nose. The frontliners in the hospitals are See DONATES, page 11
Jimmy B. Macababat, chapter service representative of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC)- Misamis Oriental-Cagayan de Oro thanks Secretary Martin M. Andanar of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) for the donated facemasks. (VPSB/PIA10)
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MSU sends more than 500 stranded students back to CARAGA MARAWI CITY -- More than 500 stranded students of the Mindanao State University (MSU) were sent off to their respective provinces in the CARAGA region on Saturday, May 16. 377 of these students are from MSU Marawi, 118 from MSU-IIT, and 10 from MSU Naawan. MSU President Habib Macaayong said these students failed to go home due to the implementation of enhanced community quarantine in the province to keep the COVID-19 pandemic in check. However, they were monitored and provided with food commodities by the MSU administration “Today, we provided two snacks and lunch for their travel back home,” he added. The MSU administration in partnership with the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) CARAGA led the implementation of the Hatid Estudyante Program to reunite the students with their families. LTFRB-CARAGA ferried the 505 stranded students in MSU campuses in Marawi City, Iligan City, and the municipality of Naawan in Misamis Oriental using 22 Bachelor Express buses. “Although may aid na pinapadala ang LGUs, iba pa rin yung nakauwi ka sa pamilya mo. May national emergency tapos malayo
ka sa pamilya mo,” said LTFRB-CARAGA OICRegional Director Maria Kristina Cassion. [Although the LGUs are sending aid, it is still different when you are home with your family. There is a national emergency and yet you are away from your family.] According to her, the return of the students was made possible through the Bayanihan of the government and private sectors. “The buses were provided by Bachelor Express, the fuel was donated by Petron and Shell, the allowance of the bus drivers came from private donors, and the food was taken cared of by MSU,” she said. “On the part of DILG and DOH in CARAGA, they have established drop MSU students are happy to finally return home to their provinces in CARAGA region after being stranded in their See SENDS, page 9
Bachelor Express provides 22 buses to ferry stranded MSU students in Northern Mindanao back to CARAGA region. (ADD/PIA ICIC)
DOH 10, CDO commemorate international HIV/AIDS day CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- The Department of Health (DOH)-10 together with the City Healthy Office (CHO) here and partner-agencies commemorated the International AIDS Day with candle lighting and prayer, May 16. “We commemorate those people who died with HIV/ AIDS, and celebrate those people who fight for the advocacy. The DOH, the CHO, and the CDO AIDS Council are doing their best to attend to HIV/AIDSaffected Filipinos knowing
dormitories and boarding houses due to the enforcement of enhanced community quarantine. (ADD/PIA ICIC)
our city has a high-case rate. Even with the COVID-19 pandemic, we should not forget that HIV is still an epidemic,” said Enrique Niño Patricio, executive director Kagay-an Plus Inc. and operations manager of Oro Pia Community Center, a non government organization for people living with HIV based in Cagayan de Oro. With this year’s theme, “We remember we take action, and we live beyond HIV,” the organizers aim See COMMEMORATE, page 9
Representatives from the Lanao del Norte provincial government receive stranded MSU students who will go home to their municipalities. (ADD/PIA ICIC)
CORDS-X, DILG-10 intensify campaign on ‘new normal’ CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- Noting the need to beef up the campaign on adopting the ‘new normal’ and other strategies of the government to combat the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID)-19, the Cabinet Officers for Regional Development and Security (CORDS)X and Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)-10 held the first CORDS-X COVID-19 Special podcast, May 16.
During the interview with Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar (left), DILG-10 Regional Director Agabe (right) says as the new chair for the Regional Inter Agency Task Force (RIATF), the DILG is tasked to oversee the screening and validation committee prior to crafting policies, May 16 over CORDS-X COVID-19 Special podcast. (PCOO)
During the interview with Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar, DILG-10 Regional Director Agabe said as the new chair for the Regional Inter Agency Task Force (RIATF), the DILG is tasked to oversee the screening and validation committee prior to crafting policies. “Kini nga komitiba magsala ug magsusi sa mga hangyo sa mga probinsya ug syudad- hangyo sama
sa pagbawi sa deklarasyon o ipahamtang na ang Community Quarantine sa ilang lugar. Kini pagabuhaton gamit ang usa ka tool o parameter nga gi-set sa IATF,” Agabe said. (This committee will evaluate the requests of provinces and cities such as the lifting of declaration or implementation of Community Quarantine in their area. This will be done using a tool or parameter set by the IATF) The regional director
said the RIATF now focuses on imposing the ‘new normal’ since there is still no vaccine formulated yet to cure the disease. Thus, local government units (LGUs) are urged to craft policies and ordinances to really instill to their constituents the importance of observing social distancing, wearing of face masks and prohibiting unnecessary mass gathering in containing the spread of COVID-19. “We will be back but it See CAMPAIGN, page 9
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MAKATI CITY, Philippines – May 18, 2020 Companies within the Ayala group settled taxes of about P9.86-B before the extended June 14, 2020 deadline to help boost the government’s coffers and allotment to COVID-19 response, as the country gears up for the “new normal.” The core value drivers of the Ayala group—Ayala Corporation, Ayala Land, Inc., Bank of the Philippine Islands, Globe Tele-
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communications, Inc., AC Energy, and Manila Water Corporation—paid a total of P9,858,293,348 of taxes. In a joint statement made last week, brothers Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala and Fernando Zobel de Ayala, who serve as the group’s chairman and president, respectively, expressed their gratitude to President Rodrigo Duterte for recognizing Ayala’s support to the government’s initiatives.
Swabbing Center in Palacio de Maynila. Photo taken by KrizJohn Rosales of The Philippine Star (used for this PR with permission)
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“We are committed to help the President tackle the many challenges he has to deal with and are confident that by working together, our country can overcome each challenge, save lives, and gradually put the country back on a
path of growth,” the joint statement reads. The brothers also emphasized the importance of public–private cooperation as the country deals with the vast impact of the pandemic. Group-wide Bayanihan
To date, the Ayala group has contributed about P5.6 billion in anti-COVID-19 initiatives aimed to protect its employees, support its partners and clients, and provide for the communities it serves.
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Korean aviation industry at risk of chain bankruptcy
THE ripple from the devastation in the Korean air travel industry due to a global pandemic has developed into a shockwave, putting at least 250,000 jobs on the line and pushing a wide range of service businesses to the brink of bankruptcy. The catering center at the Incheon International Airport servicing Korean Air Lines, for one, packages just 3,000 in-flight meals a day, compared with 72,000 meals a year ago. Out of 1,300 usual workforce, 350 now report to work. At least 500 to 600 have been given the redundancy notice. Korean Air said it had never seen the number of
meals served at the catering center fall below 30,000 per day. But the daily service slipped below 20,000 since March and fell further to less than 10,000 in just a week. The catering center in Busan serving for the Gimhae International Airport is providing just 50 meals a day after offering 6,000 meals on average a year ago, according to an official from Korean Air. The grim picture in the in-flight meal business is just the tip of the iceberg, industry experts said. They lamented that more than 250,000 jobs would be lost when the local airline industry collapses.
Last month, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) estimated that the meltdown of Korean aviation ecosystem would eliminate 160,000 jobs and cut the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) by 11 trillion won (US$8.92 billion). Airlines big and small are hit hardest by the virus outbreak, with more than 80 percent of their flight services suspended due to the plunging number of air passengers and travel restrictions around the world. Eastar Jet, a local budget carrier that will go under its bigger rival Jeju Air, said it would let go of about 750 workers
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to downsize the workforce from the current 1,683 to around 930. It would be the first massive layoff caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The aviation industry projected local air carriers would lose a combined 6.45 trillion won in sales from February to June. If the current slump lasts more than a couple of months, airlines and related businesses could experience a chain bankruptcy, industry experts concerned.
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Covid-19 is here to stay
THE deadly Covid-19 that changed our lifestyles over night, crashed economies in an instant, claimed the lives of thousands en masse, and displaced millions worldwide is seen to stay like all other previous viruses, thus we have to learn to live with it. This early, the World Health Organization has
sounded an alarm that this corona virus has found a home called earth. And worst, this virus may never be wiped out easily. For now, there is no guarantee for now this virus would slow down. Yet s ome countries around the world begin gradually easing lockdown
restrictions. For over three months (and counting) more than half of humanity has been put under some form of lockdowns. Yet there is sign that easing the restrictions would not trigger a second wave of infections. Its long way to go on the path to returning to
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normal, and therefore we have to stay the course. (ruffy44_ph2000@yahoo. com)
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A most down-to-earth book WHEN tragedy strikes, it’s easy to harden our hearts and cry out, “God, why did you let this happen?” Maybe then, we started praying. Before, when everything goes smooth, we would not even think a minute about praying... . In times like now, while dealing with the corona virus and all the related circumstances, many of us might starting praying again. Each of us has concerns to fight with. Financial and natural health problems - worries about our future - our businesses, education etc. etc. pp. “ To be a Christian without prayer, “said protestant Martin Luther, “is no more possible than to be alive without breathing.” Prayer is the only way of becoming what God wants us to be. This is the reason, why Jesus spent many hours in praying. Unquestionable, our daily needs bring us to a place of prayer. Confronted with danger, natural disasters or other tragedies, as I mentioned earlier, we look for God’s help. Difficult times always cause the hearts of men to turn to God into prayer. Let me ask you: How
long has it been since your’re brought your burdens to God? Since when did you ask His forgiveness for your shortcomings? During my home office time, I spent a lot for hours in my library. I found a very interesting book: “People in Prayer”. The author Dr. John White reminds us that prayer is a divine-human interaction and it is always God who takes the initiative. White write: “God speaks and we respond. God is always speaking. To hear his voice is not usually a mystical experience. It consists merely of a willingness to pay heed to God who lays a claim to our lives.” Yes, God always speaks. It is up to us whether we will listen and respond to Him. Many think we are the ones who initiate prayer. But prayers begin and end with God. There was a time, I wasn’t in the mood to pray any more. It seemed that God didn’t listen my prayer any more. I didn’t get what I prayed for. Of course, not... ! That’s not the meaning of praying to God. All my wishes will be granted? Heaven
forbid! Sometimes, after we have prayed, God’s answers may puzzle us. But as time times goes by and as events unfold we see God’s purpose in his answers. We might get a larger vision, what HE likes. Not what WE like... . Think about it for a moment: How does the idea that prayer begins and ends with God affect me now? Do I have the habit of listening to god? How do I respond to Him? How do I usually pray? I confess that long time ago I have been trying to persuade God to change other people in my surroundings or circumstances. Nothing changed. Of course not, what a fatal attraction? I got confused because God never granted my requests. Meanwhile I got God’s answers to my prayers. Maybe very simple: I was willing to let God change me... .This is how each one of us should start. Happy endings. Because I prayed according to His will... . Talking about prayer, we also have to mention the probably most down-
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earth book in the bible which is Proverbs. Its education prepares you for the street and the marketplace, not the schoolroom The book offers the warm advice you get by growing up in a good family. It covers small questions as well as large: talking too much, visiting neighbors to often, being unbearable cheerful to early in the morning. Proverbs simply tells how life works most of the time. I always love to quote proverbs, which express truth about life in an elegant, witty kernel. You should not hunt through it for proverbs you might like. You should study the whole book to get its overall point of view. This takes time, for Proverbs covers dozens of subjects in the subtle detail. +++ Email: doringklaus@ gmail.com or follow me in Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter or visit www. germanexpatinthephilippines.blogspot.com or www.klausdoringsclassicalmusic.blogspot.com.
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DA-10 releases P32.7-M cash subsidy to ease MisOcc rice farmers’ cropping season THE Department of Agriculture - Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) kicks off second wave of the Financial Subsidy to Rice Farmers (FSRF) distribution in Misamis Occidental Wednesday, May 13, 2020, as 1,187 rice farmers in the towns of Aloran and Jimenez each gets P5,000 cash aid. The FSRF is a special subsidy granted by DA to small rice farmers tilling one hectare rice field or lesser in the provinces not covered by the Rice Farmers Financial Assistance (RFFA) program of DA. Misamis Occidental registered a total of 6,544 FSRFeligible rice farmers who will be duly subsidized P32.7 million worth of financial assistance. This initiative is set to augment the small farmers’ capacity as they are gearing up
for May-June planting season, amid pandemic drawbacks. “Our rice farmers in Jimenez are extremely delighted with the FSRF. Like many, they are affected by the COVID-19 crisis. To them, this help from DA is so timely especially most of them have now started planting,” said Vima M. Bolanio, Jimenez Municipal Agricultural Officer. “Surely our farmers’ yield will increase since they now have added means to suffice their farming needs, aside from seeds and fertilizers assistance from DA-10,” Bolanio added. DA’s farmer-beneficiaries will receive the subsidy in cash through Landbank’s payout system. Rosafe B. Quiñon, Landbank Account Officer of Ozamiz Satellite Office, said
serving the farmers is an alltime mandate of Landbank. Personally, she is glad to be part of the cause helping the farmers in this trying times. “It is fulfilling to serve our farmers. They are our (COVID-19) frontliners in food production. Without them the entire country will go hungry,” Quiñon said recognizing farmers contribution in the battle against the pandemic. DA-10 is now fast-tracking the FSRF distribution in Misamis Occidental. Other 5,357 qualified rice farmers from the towns of Baliangao, Calamba, Plaridel, Lopez Jaena, Oroquieta City, Panaon, Clarin, Ozamiz City, Sinacaban, Tudela, Bonifacio and Tangub City, are due to receive the FSRF cash aid this week.# (ATalib)
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DA-10 to turnover Php 3-M automatic egg incubators to Northern M’nao farmers
THE Department of Agriculture-Region 10 (DA-10) is granting a total of 30 automatic incubators worth Php 3 million to farmer-groups, local government units (LGUs) and academe partners in the region through its Livestock Program. Bonafide beneficiaries from Bukidnon, Misamis Oriental, Lanao del Norte and Misamis Occidental will receive the 500 egg-capacity incubators in May 2020. The project aims to provide livelihood enterprise to qualified recipients who may engage in balut business, selling of days-old-chicks and production of live chicken or poultry meat. Each incubator comes
with a module of 10 male and 100 female chicken or ducks as start-up agribusiness kit. Led by Director Carlene C. Collado, DA-10 OIC- Regional Executive Director, the agency turned over on May 11, 2020 a total of 4 units incubator to the qualified recipients in Lanao del Norte. Two units incubator were given to Lanao del Norte Agricultural College (LNAC) in Sultan Naga Dimaporo, 1 unit each to LGU Tubod for the town’s techno-demo farm and Tago Ranao Farmers Association of said municipality. According to Virgie V. Cabrera, the Municipal Agricultural Officer of Tubod, Lanao del Norte, eligible
recipients of eggs incubator in their town are those assessed and found active, willing and knowledgeable marginalized farmer-groups. Project recipients are trained on poultry production beforehand by the National Livestock Program of DA and the Bureau of Animal Industry last October 2019. Provision of egg incubators to farmers in Lanao del Norte is a prelude to DA-supported Halal food production project in the province. Through this initiative, DA-10 is slated to turn over 11 units egg incubators in Bukidnon, 8 units in Misamis Oriental and 7 units in Misamis Occidental.#(ATalib)
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Cattle industry remains alive and kicking in Manolo Fortich in the province of Bukidnon, known for its fresh and nutritious milk products in the country. photo by gerry lee gorit
Prices of goods revert to SRP after end of price freeze MANILA – Prices of basic necessities reverted to their suggested retail prices (SRPs) effective Saturday after the end of the 60-day nationwide price freeze, as earlier announced by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). For SRPs of manufactured basic goods, these will be based on the DTI SRP bulletin dated 30 September 2019. “The lifting of the price freeze will not affect the prices and supply monitoring and enforcement activities being conducted by the DTI, DA (Department of Agriculture), and DOH (Department of Health) and our partner enforcement agencies. These shall continue as usual following
the directive of President Duterte to go after erring businesses and individuals, and deal with violators to the highest and fullest extent of the law,” DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez said in a statement Sunday. The end of nationwide price freeze on all basic necessities on May 15 was in accordance with DTI, DA and DOH Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) No. 2020-01. It can be recalled that the declaration of a state of public health emergency (Proclamation No. 922) and state of calamity (Proclamation No. 929) triggered the implementation of Section 6 of the Price Act, which freezes the prices of all basic necessities at their
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GLOBE Telecom is reopening select Stores with skeletal force teams beginning May 18 to serve the mobile and internet needs of its customers across the country. This initially includes four Stores in Luzon, nine in Visayas, and four in Mindanao. The schedule is as follows: LUZON SM Center Downtown, Tuguegarao 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Sunday C ollegio Business Center, Nueva Segovia, Vigan 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday La Union Provincial Admin. Bldg, La Union 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday SM City Naga, Naga City 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Sunday VISAYAS Poblacion 9, Tanjay City 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday Prince Hypermart, Bayawan City 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday Robinsons Dumaguete, Dumaguete City 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Sunday Tacloban City, Leyte 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday MPT Building, District 21, Ormoc City 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday
RJJ Building, La Carlota City 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday L. Barrios St. Kalibo, Aklan 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday Gaisano Grand Mall, Roxas City 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Sunday Catbalogan, Samar 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday MINDANAO Lee Plaza, Dipolog City 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday SM City, Cagayan De Oro City 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Sunday Mayor Enerio St., Oroquieta City 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday Gaisano City Mall, Ozamiz City 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Sunday “We understand how important it is to stay in touch these days so we are slowly opening a few Stores in different parts of the country. We’re more than excited to give our customers a more personal experience as they go into the stores for their transactions. With this development, we also assure everyone that we are adopting the necessary measures to keep our customers, employees, and partners safe from the See STORES, page 9
prevailing prices for 60 days or until sooner lifted by the President. With its end, consumers and retailers shall refer to the SRPs published by the See GOODS, page 9
Oil prices to go up anew By KRIS CRISMUNDO
MANILA – Oil prices increase for two weeks in a row as firms are set to implement the adjustment starting Tuesday. In separate advisories, oil players will increase diesel prices by PHP0.55 per liter, gasoline prices by PHP1.25 per liter, and kerosene prices by PHP2.35 per liter. The price hike reflects the movement in oil prices in the world market. For this month, the cumulative increase in diesel is at PHP2.45 per liter, PHP4 for gasoline, and PHP3.60 for kerosene. Global oil prices started
to improve this month as oil producers and exporters agreed to cut their production to 10 million barrels per day until June. As of posting, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude traded at USD30.77 per
barrel, improving from USD24.74 a barrel price last week. Brent crude price also went up to USD33.78 per barrel from last week’s price of USD30.97 per barrel. (PNA)
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez, together with Undersecretary for Consumer Protection Group Ruth Castelo, Chief-of-Staff Undersecretary Ireneo Vizmonte, and the DTI team, made a surprise mall visit to SM Megamall and Robinsons Galleria on Sunday afternoon, 17 May, 3pm. The trade chief and his team discreetly inspected the safety standards and health protocols in place as the two malls prepare for full operations on Monday, 18 May 2020.
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Devastation and Opportunity MOST of us in Uptown CdO have been living a peaceful life with your families in this privileged part of Cagayan de Oro and Northern Mindanao. Children are going to nearby schools, shops and amenities at your doorstep, great walks and bicycle rides on the pathways between the various subdivisions, the golf, the comfort of nearby restaurants, the stores of the airconditioned environment of SM Mall, the many hang-out places and bars, the easy access to Lumbia area, the city’s busy downtown, the not too far Laguindingan airport and most of all our beloved personal freedom. Freedom to do what you want to do, when you want and where you want, that was taken for granted. Then one day Mr. Corona sweeps in from nowhere and takes over all our lives, our
work, our habits, our passions, our personal and financial freedom; all gone in one blow. Mr. Corona is spreading fear and panic among all of us. Nothing is normal anymore. Facemasks, alcohol bathing, hand-washing, home confinement and overall disbelief. Travel banned, shops closed, offices closed, companies shut, work lost. All the others doomed to the devastation that Mr. Corona brought upon us including the helplessness of the world’s authorities and the hysteric and psychotic preaching of the doomsday and our demise if we don’t follow the harshest guidelines of self-confinement and social distancing. “Stay home! Stay home!”, the incessant slogan with no end to the disaster in sight. Even the World Health Organization said that they don’t know if Mr. Corona will ever go
away. Waking up to this nightmare has been a harsh awakening. It has been a very serious problem for so many of us. Out there desperate families with no work, no food and no money trying to borrow from relatives and friends to survive. So many on a sardines and rice diet for months now hoping to get some needed cash at least to cover for the most urgent necessities. The government’s SAP program has been like a drop in the sea with too many not being able to receive this support. Too many have broken down psychologically, living with their egos and their pride in ashes, with the broken spirit of who cannot provide for his family and cannot see the light anymore. Entrepreneurs with their overheads, rental payments, loans, salary payments, desperate to
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gather their last resources to cover these costs. Layoffs as a result with thousands losing their jobs. Shop and Retail owners not receiving their rents or facing forcefully shut doors and therefore no customers and no income. Same in
the tourism industry, the hotels, transportation and hospitality services. No tourists, no work, no money, no life. OFWs being sent home. Seafarers also being sent back. Tragedy, tears and hopelessness. “What’s next? When
can I go back to work? What shall we do? Who will give us a loan? Where do we get our daily food from? Will this ever end?”. These are the questions that most people keep on asking daily and is there an answer?
PCOO recognizes DAR as FOI-compliant QUEZON CITY -- The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has received a certificate from the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) for being fully compliant with the enhanced Freedom of Information (FOI) Program requirements, as demanded under Executive Order No. 2, Series of 2016 signed by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on 23 July 2016. The same requirement was also stipulated under Section 5.5 b of Memorandum Circular No. 2019-1, issued by the Inter-Agency Task Force on the Harmonization of National Government Performance Monitoring, Information and Reporting Systems. “This certificate affirms that we are one with the government in promoting transparency in the department by providing the public and our stakeholders with easy access to information about DAR’s programs, projects, targets, and performances,” said DAR Secretary John Castriciones. The FOI Program as embodied under EO No.
2, Series of 2016 23 July 2016, is being enforced in all government agencies and public institutions based on the constitutional right to
information as stated in Section 28, Article II of the 1987 Constitution on the “state policy to full public disclosure of all its See RECOGNIZES, page 9
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BUTUAN CITY – Antiillegal fishing operations in Surigao del Sur have already netted a total of PHP496,335 in marine products and illegal fishing gear in the last four months, a police official said Monday. From January 1 to May 8 this year, 69 persons have been arrested in 30 operations in the province for violating the country’s fisheries laws, said Col. James T. Goforth, director of Surigao del Sur Provincial Police Office (SDSPPO). “Part of our mandate is to support the implementation of local laws, to include fishing regulations by local government units (LGUs) and national decrees of fisheries in our fishing ground,” Goforth said. Goforth said the protection of the marine resources and providing support to measures to preserve the fishing grounds in the province of Surigao del Sur is among the priorities of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in the area. “Some of these operations were conducted during the lockdowns. There
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PROTECTING MARINE RESOURCES. Surigao del Sur Provincial Police Office director Col. James T. Goforth on Monday (May 18, 2020) says they seized PHP496,335 worth of illegal fishing gear and marine products and arrested 69 persons during the conduct of 30 operations against illegal fishing in the first four months of the year in Surigao del Sur. (Photo grab from SDSPPO Facebook Page)
were fishers that continue to engage in illegal fishing during the quarantine period but our police stations managed to monitor them,” the police official said. The most number of operations were conducted in the town of Lingig with a total of seven that resulted in the arrest of 11 persons and the confiscation of PHP86,010 worth of
fishing paraphernalia and marine products. Five operations were also conducted in the town of Cortes that led to the arrest of 19 persons and the seizure of PHP176,870 worth of fishing gear and marine products. In Lianga town, three operations resulted in the arrest of nine persons and the impounding of PHP44,000 fishing devices
and marine products. In San Agustin municipality, police said a total of PHP95,400 worth of paraphernalia and marine products were confiscated during the conduct of one operation that nabbed three illegal fishers. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in the Caraga Region
spread of COVID-19 in workplaces as provided for in its joint guidelines with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) should be shouldered by employers. Labor Advisory No. 17 “highly encourages” workfrom-home and telecommuting for employees in businesses and industries already allowed to resume operations under the modified enhanced community quarantine or general community quarantine.
It also spells out a menu of alternative work arrangements that employers may resort to in order to forestall further business reverses, while at the same time protecting jobs, preventing closures and termination of workers. These alternative work schemes include: 1. Transfer of employee to another branch; 2. Assignment of employee to another function or position, in the same or
another branch or outlet; 3. Reduction of normal workdays or workhours; 4. Job rotations; 5. Partial closure of an establishment while some department or unit is continued; and 6. Other schemes that is necessary or peculiar for the survival of a specific business or establishment. The guidelines likewise strongly advise employers to employ various wage and
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DOLE presses job preservation; says cost of Covid control on employers
THE labor department is pushing for the preservation of employment by businesses and enterprises as the country slowly transitions into the new normal amid the global health pandemic. Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III on Monday issued guidelines on how best employers can protect jobs, and prevent layoffs and retrenchments. In a separate advisory, meanwhile, DOLE also said the cost of preventing the
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Stranded MSU-Marawi students, nakauli na NAGMALAMPUSON ang pangagamhanang lokal sa Misamis Oriental sa pagpapauli sa mga estudyante nga na-stranded didto sa Mindanao State University – Marawi Campus, Domingo, Mayo 17, 2020. Duha pud sila ka bulan nga naipit sa lugar human sa gipatuman ang community quarantine sa nagkadaiyang lugar dinhi sa Mindanao tungod sa hulga sa coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Isa lamang si Ed Vincent Loue Aloyon nga taga Kibungsod, Magsaysay, sa 11 nga nakapauli na dinhi sa Misamis Oriental nga excited na intawo nga maka-reunite sa iyang minahal sa kinabuhi. “Dako kaayo akong kalipay akong gibati karon nga makauli na gyod mi.
Daghan kaayong salamat Gov sa imong gihatag sa amoa nga cash assistance last April, dako na kaayo to nga tabang para sa amoa ug salamat pod sa pagkuha sa amo gikan sa Lugait Gov padulong sa among mga munisipyo,” sulti pa ni Aloyon. Dakung pasalamat sa 11 ka magtutungha sa MSUMarawi Campus ngadto sa travel committee sa Misamis Oriental Provincial Task Force for COVID-19 sa ilang paningkamot nga makapauli sila nga luwas ngadto sa ilang tagsa-tagsa ka pinuy-anan dinhi sa lalawigan. Kini, human usab sa hangyo ni Gov. Bambi Emano ngadto kang Task Force chief Dr. Jerie Calingasan nga lakip hatagan sa hibug-aton kadtong stranded intawon sa nagkadaiyang lugar sa Pilipinas sa
pakigtambayayong sa local health officers sa pagsunod sa tanang medical protocols aron masiguro nga wala sila mataptan sa makamatay nga sakit. Hinuon, samtang naghulat nga mahuman ang community quarantine sa
Lanao del Sur kung hain nahimutang ang MSUMarawi tungod sa pipila ka kaso sa nagpositibo sa COVID-19, nagpadala og cash assistance si Gov. Emano ngadto sa 11 ka estudyante aron dili sila magutman.
AS the government looks for alternative ways for learning during this pandemic, Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar offers the “underutilized” Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation (IBC-13), to be used as an educational platform for the Department of Education. Andanar made the proposal to make use of the state-owned broadcast network on Thursday (May 14), during the joint online hearing of the House committees on basic education and culture and on higher and technical education. “If the DepEd uses this then this entire frequency can be dedicated solely to DepEd,” Andanar said. The school year 2020-2021 is set to begin on August 24, 2020, as announced by the Department of Education. The PCOO chief said some technical issues have to be addressed first, like increasing the transmission power from 60 to 100 kilowatts, at least in the National Capital Region (NCR) to improve the audience reach of IBC-13 and People’s Tele-
vision Network (PTV-4). Currently, both stations are operating below this transmission power range, with IBC-13 operating at a low 20 kilowatts. “But this is not to say that we cannot solve this problem. In fact, this is a wake-up call that the government should be strengthening and investing in both TV network agencies that we have,” assured Andanar. He said IBC-13 is a reasonable choice to be turned to an educational channel, adding that “By using IBC, we don’t have to disrupt the regular programming of PTV, a channel that is also serving all other government departments and all branches of government including the lower house.” Andanar suggests that government work with direct-to-home satellite TV companies supply students in the provinces with satellite boxes to enable them to attend classes through their television at home. The PCOO Secretary said that government would need to invest around P50 million to P100 million in order to keep the network “up to speed.” newpost.com. ph
RATION DISTRIBUTION. Governor Nelson Dayanghirang (left) hands over the food pack to a resident in a Davao Oriental town on Sunday (May 17, 2020). The provincial government of Davao Oriental completed the second wave of the distribution of food packs in all its 10 municipalities and lone city. (Photo courtesy of Davao Oriental PIO)
DavOr completes 2nd round of food aid distribution By CHE PALICTE
DAVAO CITY – The provincial government of Davao Oriental has completed the second round of food pack distribution in all its ten municipalities and lone city. A total of 189,748 families in the whole province have received their food rations during the four weeks distribution which started on April 20. Governor Nelson Dayanghirang said he was pleased with the smooth flow of the distribution. “I am happy with the system we adopted in our distribution. The process of distribution was fast. I am thankful to all of our provincial teams who spearheaded the delivery. I am also glad that the people have complied with the implementation of the physical distancing,” he
said in a statement. The provincial government shouldered the food requirements for the second-round distribution. The city and municipalities are getting ready while others have started their third round of the food packs distribution. During the distribution which ended Sunday, Dayanghirang took time to explain to the residents the moves undertaken by the provincial government in fighting the pandemic. He emphasized the “new normal” which the public must learn to adapt. This includes the wearing of face mask, observing safe physical distancing, and regular handwashing. “I am confident that we will win the fight against the invisible enemy if we work as one. We, in government, See FOOD, page 9
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DTI, DA and DOH for the purchase and sale of basic necessities and prime commodities. The same shall also be the basis of the three agencies for their respective market monitoring activities. The SRP bulletin for manufactured basic and prime goods dated 30 September 2019 can be viewed and downloaded from the DTI website. (PR)
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COVID-19 virus while inside our facilities,” said Bernard Llamzon, Globe Executive Vice President for Channel Management. The Stores will handle consumer bill payments, GCash cash in, replacement of lost or defective SIM cards, return and replacement of handsets and other device, selling of prepaid products (SIM cards, call cards, Home Prepaid WiFi, Autoloadmax, digital connectors, among others), reconnection of suspended accounts, requests for call unbarring, application for mobile and broadband postpaid services, renewal of postpaid accounts, reactivation of terminated accounts, and change of account ownership. After sales concerns will continue to be supported by GlobeOne App, Globe At Home App, GCash App, TM App, and https://www. globe.com.ph/contact-us. html. As a precautionary measure, the Stores will strictly adhere to the government health protocols such as physical distancing, disinfection and sanitization of the premises, wearing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) of all Store personnel, installation of plastic and acrylic boxes at transaction counters, and shortened operating hours. Globe will also ensure that the Store personnel are provided with transportation and health essentials.
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off points because these students will undergo rapid testing. If the result is negative, they will be placed under home quarantine for 14 days. But if it is positive, they will have to stay in the isolation facility for 14 days,” she added. Overwhelmed with hap-
piness, Jovane Lapaza, one of the stranded students, expressed gratitude to the MSU administration and all the organizations that facilitated their return. “Di mapantayan ang saya na uuwi na kami sa probinsiya namin. Ang university ay hindi din nagpabaya sa pagbigay ng ayuda sa amin. We are very much thankful sa lahat ng efforts nila,” he said. [The joy of returning home to our province is unparalleled. The university did not also neglect to provide us with assistance. We are very much thankful for all their efforts.] Meanwhile, 17 MSU students from Lanao del Norte also went home Saturday morning. The MSU provided a bus and delivered them at the Pantar boundary where representatives from the provincial government of Lanao del Norte received them. (APB/PIA ICIC)
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to pay tribute to the men and women who take part in fighting the disease through proactive steps such as information drives, and social-psychological and medical support for affected individuals. In line with measures taken under the prevailing conditions, the DOH ensures that the health services for persons living with HIV would go unhampered such as the delivery of medicines and Anti-Retroviral Drugs (ARDs) to their residences to protect them from COVID-19 due to their compromised immune system. “Our government most especially the DOH, though swamped with COVID-19, still continues to give the needed support. In fact, our medicines have arrived and we ensure that these are delivered to the patients,” he concluded. (VPSB/PIA10)
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is not the new normal that we have but it is the new normal,” Agabe said. As for the lifting of General Community Quarantine in the region, Agabe said the IATF Resolution 35-A, amending some provisions of IATF Resolution 35 was created upon hearing the concerns of the LGUs. Some of the LGUs appealed to the IATF’s decision because they are not yet ready to lift the community quarantine in their area.
Mon-Tue, May 18-19, 2020 In terms of youth participation in the said campaign, Suzzane Martil, Barangay Tablon Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) chair, said they provide information education campaign to the residents of the barangays including the distribution of flyers. Such contain information about COVID-19, how it can be transmitted and prevented. “People must check on each other, share the right information, and avoid fake news,” Martil said. Currently, the region is placed under General Community Quarantine effective May 16. (RTP/PIA10)
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transactions,” except for sensitive information and matters affecting national security. The FOI’s objective is to make public records and information freely available to the public, but with the aim to protect public records on grounds of public interest and full protection to a person’s right to privacy. Aside from regularly publishing, printing and disseminating updated key information to the public, the DAR has designated FOI Receiving Officers and Decision Makers to accommodate all requests and queries online, forwards the same to concerned offices, responds immediately to queries, compiles statistical information, monitors compliance and provides feedback report to the FOIProject Management Office. Castriciones expressed
his appreciation to all those who took part in completing the FOI requirements for the DAR certification. “This is a collective effort of the department. It also intensified the DAR’s commitment to serve not only our stakeholders but also the public,” Castriciones said.
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benefits schemes necessary for the continuance of business and employment in coordination with their workers and in conjunction with agreed company policies and their respective collective bargaining agreements (CBAs); provided that the said adjustments in wage and benefits should not exceed six months, or the period mandated in their CBAs. “We know that businesses have suffered so much, but for the sake of our economy we encourage them to dig deeper into their vast reserve of charity and benevolence so that their workers and the communities can continue to further weather this crisis that we are all facing and fighting together,” Bello said. In instances when termination of employment becomes unavoidable, the advisory said emoluments for workers removed for cause should follow the provisions of existing laws. The guidelines also required employers to submit reports to the DOLE field offices on the adaption of any, or all, of the provisions of the advisory. Meanwhile, in Labor
Technology, education and COVID-19
By JAY PE L. PACULANAN Head Teacher II Dansuli Elementary School
MANY parents with access to technology and the Internet are increasingly turning to online education technology, smart toys and video games to keep their kids learning at home. Kids are using Zoom for classes and video calls, YouTube for education and leisure and video games for entertainment. Yet little governance is in place to regulate these tools and services. When children begin to use an online learning tool or smart toy at home, their parent or guardian consents to the terms of service but few parents read the terms of use in detail and even fewer have the time and
legal or technical knowledge required to understand the lengthy document. With children and youth extremely vulnerable to risks posed by technology, ethics and governance are urgently required during and following the COVID-19 pandemic. When deciding whether technology is safe and educational for their children, parents and guardians must ask four questions about education, safety and privacy, responsible use and inclusion and fairness. The technology must have a clear pedagogical foundation for teaching children and provide data to demonstrate its educational value and impact. Parents can also look for research-based evaluations from third parties.
Advisory No. 18, DOLE said that the prevention and control of the COVID-19 virus in a specific work place, business, or industry shall be borne by the employer. It emphasized that employers, contractors and subcontractors, or their principals, should shoulder expenses in the conduct of the following prevention and control measures: testing of employees; disinfection of facilities; provision of hand sanitizers; procurement of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs), such as facemasks; putting up of signages; the orientation and training of workers including the provision of IEC materials on COVID-19 prevention and control; and other measures necessary to fight and protect their workers and employees. These minimum health standards are contained in the joint DOLE-DTI Interim Guidelines on Workplace Prevention and Control of COVID-19, dated April 30; Department Order No. 35, dated May 3, 2020 on
Construction Safety Guidelines for the Implementation of all DPWH Projects During the COVID-19 Public Health Crisis; and Department Memorandum No. 2020-0220, dated May 11, 2020, on the Interim Guidelines for the ReturnTo-Work, issued by the Department of Health (DOH). For contractual workers; such as security guards, maintenance crews and janitorial workers the expenses shall be borne by the principal, or client, of the contractor or subcontractor.
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are doing our part, now we are asking the people to do their part as well. Do as what you are told and always remember that we really have to be in this together,” he added. For the third round, it is the local government unit’s turn to shoulder the expenses for the food pack which would give ample time for the province to prepare for the next round. (PNA)
Dear Mother By MARINA L. CAJES Iponan Elementary School
From that moment of your child’s conception You were overwhelmed with a powerful emotion Without hesitation you decided with conviction The tiny life in your womb you’ll keep in your protection The child came to earth and saw the light Cradling that bundle of joy your heart took delight Hugging intimately in your gentle bosom Showering a love with a depth you cannot fathom Raising a child is a roller coaster ride The challenges it entailed you took them in stride When illness struck you’re consumed with worry When the child walked and talked your heart bloomed with glory The multifarious roles you play as a mother In whatever ways they all really matter A provider, protector, counselor, friend, the first teacher A loving comfort, a place of safety when things crumble and shatter The love and care you have for your child Immeasurable, unbounded and never mild You deny yourself and sacrifice a lot in life For that child to live in comfort and never suffer in strife When a mantle of darkness comes at night You are a spring of hope, a beacon of light When the road gets bumpy and the child goes astray You are there to lift up and show the way Your courage and strength never fade nor waiver You have a love so deep that enables you to bear The struggles and pain you have to suffer To protect your child, your own life you will offer Mama, Nanay, Inay, Ina, Mommy, Mother These are the sweet words we will never fail to utter You are God’s gift, a dear and priceless treasure In the center of our hearts you are loved and etched forever Happy Mother’s Day!
SCHOOL’S FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY By DEXTER J. PALASOL Administrative Assistant II
School heads tackle a vast amount of responsibilities. They play a major role in the management of school’s finances. They are held accountable in managing the budget of the school and maintain transparency and accuracy of financial transaction of the school. Moreover, they manage the school finances effectively, efficiently, economically and spend it wisely. Transparency
in school provides accurate details about the financial management of the school as where the school’s budget is being spent. With the aim to spend for the benefit of the students to help them succeed, not only for the benefit of the students, but also for the teachers and non-teaching staff working in the school. DepEd Order No. 13, s. 2016, Implementing Guidelines on the Direct Release of Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE)
Allocation of Schools statement 12.4, states that “disburse funds in accordance with the existing budgeting, accounting, procurement, and auditing rules and regulations.” DepEd Order No. 13, s. 2016 was issued to decentralized and give authority to the school head to manage the school’s budget. Efficient and effective utilization of the school’s MOOE ensures that goals and objectives of the school will be achieve. Proper financial planning and ensur-
ing transparency should be observed to develop an environment of trust among teachers and administrators in the school. Building a harmonious workplace increases employee’s morale and productivity. School heads should ensure transparency and accountability in managing the school’s finances, to give better, effective and efficient education to the children and for the continuous development of the school as a whole
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IPC Provincial Dealerships Resumes Operations Under GCQ Guidelines
ISUZU Philippines Corporation has re-opened a number of its provincial dealers as government eases quarantine measures. These dealerships are located in areas declared by the government’s InterAgency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) as being qualified to be downgraded from the strict Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) status to General Community Quarantine (GCQ), which means that certain non-essential economic and social activities may resume, but would still follow certain guidelines to minimize the public’s exposure to, and spread of, the deadly Coronavirus Disease 2019 (CoViD-19). The following Isuzu dealerships are already open: Isuzu Isabela, Iguig, Naga, Calapan, Dumaguete, Bohol, Leyte, Cagayan De Oro, Butuan, Dipolog and General Santos. In compliance with the IATF-EID’s guidelines for businesses within the GCQ-designated areas, these dealerships shall strictly enforce health measures
such as social distancing and regular disinfection of showroom and service shop. For onsite servicing and vehicle deliveries and pickups, physical distancing will still be enforced, as well as wearing face masks. Subject vehicles shall also be disinfected before and after servicing. For vehicles to be picked up for servicing, customers are advised to remove all valuables from the vehicle; Before releasing to customers, brand new vehicles will be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. Vehicles that will be brought in for servicing, on the other hand, will be cleaned and disinfected prior to entering the service area and before releasing to customers. The same operational measures shall be followed for other Isuzu dealerships that will open in other parts of the country once their areas are downgraded from ECQ to GCQ. Isuzu clients are encouraged to contact the dealership’s hotline to book for sales and service appointment for faster transaction once in the showroom. For the list of dealer hotline, log on to www.isuzuphil.com for more details.
Toyota Launches New Products and Services for New Normal Operations
Kawasaki Joins the Fight Against Covid-19 by Producing Medical Face Shields for Donation
TOYOTA Motor Philippines (TMP) continues to deliver ever-better products and services to provide convenience and safety to customers amidst the country’s transition to the new normal. TMP’s digital platforms are constantly updated to make information readily available, and more features will be coming soon to meet every customer’s needs anytime and anywhere. TMP will also be offering more options and deals that will make car purchase lighter for customers. TMP recently launched a dedicated webpage at https:// toyota.com.ph/ hereforyouwhich contains regular updates on dealer openings, frequently asked questions, the latest
COVID-related news and announcements for customers, and links to assist our customers in any other inquiries they might have. The Customer Assistance Center is also operational and is accessible at customerassistance@ toyota.com.ph for any customer concerns and
inquiries. While some dealerships are still waiting for their respective local government units to allow resumption of operations, customers can check out their dream Toyota in the comfort and safety of their homes at https:// toyota.com.ph/vehicles.
Information such as vehicle specifications and features, price list, and current promos are also available here. For further inquiries on specific models, customers may leave their personal information in the inquiry form and choose their preferred dealer. See TOYOTA, page 11
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KAWASAKI Heavy Industries (KHI) has begun manufacturing medical face shields and gowns at our Kobe and Harima factories, and has been donating them to medical facilities since the 20th of April. Up to 500 medical face shields can be made per day using the transparent pattern film used for steel processing, and up to 1,400 medical gowns can be produced per day based on the guidelines by Osaka University Hospital. We have been donating the supplies to Kawasaki Hospital (Kobe City) since 20th April, and plan to supply to other prefectural hospitals as well through the Hyogo
Prefecture Hospital Bureau. KHI would like to express their appreciation for the medical staff who have been devoting themselves on the frontlines. By utilizing their design, production and quality control techniques to efficiently produce medical face shields and gowns for donation to medical institutions, See KAWASAKI, page 11
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IPC and its nationwide network of 45 dealers have always kept the Filipinos’ health, safety, and wellbeing in mind. In this “new normal” forced upon the world by a global pandemic, IPC continues to be every Filipino’s responsible partner.
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they hope to contribute to the prevention of the spread of COVID-19. KHI also reaches out to those who have lost loved ones to COVID-19. They sincerely hope that those currently suffering from the virus will recover quickly, and that the spread of COVID-19 will end as soon as possible.
Toyota... from page 10
The virtual showroom will be available soon to provide our customers with the dealership experience in a better digital platform from making inquiries to looking at their preferred vehicles’ exterior and interior without having to leave their homes. While some dealerships are still waiting for their respective local government units to allow resumption of operations, customers can check out their dream Toyota in the comfort and safety of their homes at https://toyota. com.ph/vehicles. Information such as vehicle specifications and features, price list, and current promos are also available here. For further inquiries on specific models, customers may leave their personal information in the inquiry form and choose their preferred dealer. The virtual showroom will be available soon to provide our customers with the dealership experience in a better digital platform from making inquiries to looking at their preferred vehicles’ exterior and interior without having to leave their homes. TMP values the importance of mobility and acknowledges the challenges that come with the new normal and GCQ. TMP will continue to provide flexible financing schemes, extended payment terms, and payment holiday terms to ensure that car purchase is lighter for our customers. Free services like periodic maintenance, insurance, and BactaKlenz vehicle sanitation will also be available so the customers get more value with their purchase. Check out https://toyota. com.ph/news/ToyotaAdvisory for updates on advisories and daily dealer reopening schedule. For more Toyota updates, visit www.toyota. com.ph or check out Toyota’s official social media pages at ToyotaMotorPhilippines (Facebook and Instagram), and @ToyotaMotorPH (Twitter).
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of NFA rice intended for the residents of Barangay Mandangoa, Misamis Oriental upon the request of a certain Anabelle Pamisa. “Sen. Poe has purchased NFA rice from Iloilo, General Santos, Laguna, and Metro Manila, but so far there have been no complaints,” her office said, referring to allegations made by some lawmakers that the NFA rice has a foul odor. The rice is being sold to government entities at PHP1,250 per 50-kilo bag, and are all freshly milled, it said. Under the Rice Trade Liberalization Law or RA 11203, NFA is mandated to maintain sufficient rice buffer stock to be sourced solely from local farmers and maintain its optimal level at all times strategically located across the country. Meanwhile, in a recent statement, NFA said it is open to any investigation into reports that its rice stocks issued to some lawmakers for relief distribution allegedly have foul odor. Judy Carol Dansal, the NFA administrator, has assured that the rice stocks they distribute are “fresh from the rice mills which we contracted to mill our palay stocks.” Dansal said local governments and DSWD prefer the NFA rice because of its good quality, which she added is comparable to the commercial stocks being sold in the market and is cheaper. “Since the start of rice distribution for relief, we have not received a single from page 1 report or complaints on the distribution to families af- NFA rice quality,” she said. fected by the coronavirus (PNA) pandemic. Among the provinces in Northern Mindanao, from page 1 Misamis Oriental obtained to enable us to pay the sala42,934 bags of 50-kilo rice ries of even just our skeletal from the NFA; Bukidnon, force. Thus we are still 38,759 bags; Lanao del standing, up to this moment, Norte, 20,899 bags; Misa- and has continued with our mis Occidental, 15,024; and media services. MDN is now on its 9th Camiguin, 4,801 bags. Those who availed of year, and it has not stopped the NFA rice in Misamis publishing even amidst this Oriental are the Depart- Covid -19 crisis. We take ment of Social Welfare and pride in being the only Development-10, the city newspapers (MDN & BWM) social welfare and develop- that continued printing copment office, the provincial, ies daily and distributing it municipal, and barangay to business establishments, banks, stores and governgovernments. The NFA-10 also listed ment offices in Cagayan the offices of Sen. Mary de Oro, and the whole of Grace Poe-Llamanzares and the nation thru our digital Sen. Cynthia Villar as among editions. those who purchased rice Since Day 1 of the Covid-19 crisis, we opted to from them. According to Poe’s office, make things manageable. the senator bought 10 sacks With the help of corpoquired to undergo strict facility quarantine following tour of duty from the COVID-19 dedicated ward. The health worker remains asymptomatic after fourteen days of strict health facility quarantine but is now admitted to the CRH for observation, monitoring and follow-up test. “We are doing all means to protect, isolate and actively monitor the condition of the affected individual,” Department of Health (DOH) Regional Director Jose R. Llacuna, Jr. said. Based DOH Department Memorandum 2020-0180, at risk health care workers with no symptoms but has relevant history of contact to COVID-19 will be tested. The DOH Caraga regional office have fully implemented such policy to protect health care workers, and their families. “Likewise, the DOH National has granted our request to provide nineteen health care workers in CRH as human resource augmentation while we ensure that all health care teams have enough personal protective equipment, ” Llacuna said. Meanwhile, 15 RT-PCR laboratory results from Suspect cases are negative for COVID-19. These cases are from patients admitted at Butuan Doctors’ Hospital, Butuan Medical Center-Annex, D.O. Plaza Memorial Hospital, Manuel J. Santos Hospital, Nasipit District Hospital, and Caraga Regional Hospital.
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rate supporters and LGUs, we continued to serve the public, because we believe that we have to publish Covid-related news that are positive to rally the public into the government’s call for self-discipline and obedience to its guidelines in order to put-up a good fight against this world-wide health crisis. We opted to publish stories of businesses helping people, national companies giving donations for the fight against Covid-19, and government institutions doing its best to assure Filipinos that it is doing its job to mitigate the negative impacts of this pandemic. We believe that we have to find means to survive this “War” so that we can continue to inspire people to be resilient and to overcome the hardships we are facing as a nation. Our newspapers are the only ones in Mindanao which print out hardcopies amidst this pandemic. We owe this to the continuous support of our business partners, our supporters from all sectors of society, and to all who are patronizing us. MORE POWER MINDANAO DAILY NEWS and BUSINESSWEEK MINDANAO!
Davao City adopts nat’l omnibus guidelines on community quarantine
DAVAO CITY -- Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio has announced the release of Executive Order of No. 33-A citing that Davao City has to adapt the May 15 version of the Omnibus Guidelines on the Implementation of the Community Quarantine in the Philippines as it observes the implementation of general community quarantine until May 31, 2020. She also imposed the truck ban on May 19 due to traffic build up in caused on the city streets on the third day of the observance of the general community quarantine. Duterte-Carpio said quarantine checkpoints experienced the difficulty of checking the trucks in the presence of the public utility jeepneys and private vehicles. She said the truck ban will be imposed starting tomorrow from 5:00 am to 9:00 am and from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. “The security forces at the quarantine is finding it difficult to check the trucks, public utility jeepneys and other private vehicles altogether in the area,” she said. from page 1 Duterte-Carpio also high-risk to COVID-19. The recipient-hospitals called the move of the Land in Cagayan de Oro are the Transportation Franchising Northern Mindanao Medi- and Regulatory Board XI for cal Center and other level an 80 percent sufficiency three frontliner hospitals rate of marine resources in currently admitting CO- the Caraga Region. VID-19 patients. Goforth underscored the “The PRC - Misamis importance of information Oriental-Cagayan de Oro from residents in the area, Chapter still continues pro- which helped the police viding assistance to the monitor illegal fishing acgovernment. We are the tivities in the province. auxiliary of the government “Last year, we were able especially when it comes to to confiscate more than programs and activities in PHP2 million worth of ilrelation to the prevention legal fishing gears and maand preparedness for COVID-19,” he said. (VPSB/ PIA10)
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(BFAR-13) has identified four fishing grounds as main sources of marine products in Surigao del Sur, namely the Hinatuan Passage, Lanuza Bay, Hinatuan Bay, and Bislig Bay. BFAR said the identified fishing grounds are part of the study and evaluation conducted by the agency in its National Stock Assessment Program (NSAP) early this year, which indicated
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requiring the public utility jeepney drivers special permits to travel during the general community quarantine as additional layer of bureaucracy. She said the move has caused the shortage of public utility jeepneys today on the streets. Duterte-Carpio said the special permit for compliance of the physical distancing is just an additional layer that the drivers do not really need. “How can you give eight thousand PUJ drivers special permits without disturbing the public,” she stressed. Duterte-Carpio said the LTFRB XI has enough time to inform the drivers of the policies under the quarantine period. She said the LTFRB XI does not have to require the drivers to get special permits since these jeepneys already have their respective franchises and their specific routes. “The PUJ drivers’ attention can be called right away in the quarantine check points if they fail to comply with the quarantine policies like distancing, shields and alcohol, why the need for special permit,” DuterteCarpio said. (PIA XI-Joey Sem G. Dalumpines) rine products in series of operations,” Goforth said. Data provided by SDSPPO said a total of 129 police operations against illegal fishing were conducted in the province last year that resulted in the arrest of 371 persons. A total of PHP2,553,150 worth of illegal fishing gears and marine products were confiscated in 2019. (PNA)
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DENR 10 UPHOLDS ‘WE HEAL AS ONE’ CAMPAIGN
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources Region 10 (DENR 10), through the initiative of Environment and Natural Resources Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Inc. and support from DENR Employees Association, extended a relief goods assistance to the Garbage Collectors from Barangay Puntod and Macabalan in this city as well as to the maintenance employees of the regional office on May 15, 2020 in DENR 10 Compound. DENR 10 Regional Executive Director, Arleigh J. Adorable, acknowledged the garbage collectors as frontliners in this time of challenging global pandemic. He underlined the essential role of the recipients in maintaining the cleanliness of the surrounding through their regular collection of garbage. #TayoAngKalikasan
LANDBANK, DA distributes P993M in cash aid to small rice farmers
THE Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK), in partnership with the Department of Agriculture (DA), continued to distribute cash assistance to small rice farmers during the CoVid-19 pandemic, paying out a total of P993.15 Million to 198,630 farmerbeneficiaries. The one-time financial assistance of P5,000 each is granted to rice farmers tilling farms with areas of 0.5 to two (2) hectares under the DA’s Rice Farmer Financial Assistance (RFFA) program, and those tilling farms one (1) hectare or less, under the DA’s Financial Subsidy to Rice Farmers (FSRF) initiative. As of May 13, 2020, a total of 107,463 RFFA and 91,167 FSRF farmerbeneficiaries received their cash grants amounting to
P537.315Million for RFFA and P455.835 Million for FSRF. The distribution of cash assistance under the RFFA and FSRF is expected to continue until June. LANDBANK has partnered with various national government agencies for the distribution of the Social Amelioration Program (SAP) of the national government in support of the implementation of Republic Act No. 11469 or the “Bayanihan to Heal as One Act” to combat the CoVid-19 pandemic. For more up dates, please refer to the official LANDBANK social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram (@ landbankofficial) and on Twitter (@LBP_Official) or via the LANDBANK website (www.landbank. com).