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Volume VIII, No. 299 OPINION The CYNOSURE

Incumbents running for posts must be on ‘leave’

WHILE it is time to settle down after the midterm election in May this year, the furor over alleged “mass vote buying” continues. Apart from the allegation of vote buying, the issue of a “fraud” election results became the talk of the town in almost all quarters in the country. On the other hand, the winners were quick to dispel the doubts about a fraudulent election with their supporters heralding a hard-earned victory. There was nothing uncommon ‘though, because the winners always contend that the victory was the will of the people.

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Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Marawi residents allowed to return starting July: Task force

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Think A Minute

Overcoming obstacles

THINK a minute. Jesse Owens was a worldclass athlete in track and field in the 1930’s. He was told that because he was a black, African American, there was no way he could win against the white Nazi German athletes at the world Olympics in 1936. That year the Olympics were held in Berlin, Germany. Adolf Hitler, the Nazi dictator, refused to even look at the African American athletes. The white German athletes were praised and cheered on the field, while Jesse Owens and FULL STORY ON PAGE 4

MANILA -- Displaced residents of Marawi City in certain areas of ground zero may start returning to their homes in July for repair works, as the debris clearing operations have been moving smoothly despite previous legal constraints, the Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) said on Monday. Task force chairperson, Secretary Eduardo del Rosario, who also heads the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council, discussed updates on

the government’s rehabilitation efforts in war-torn Marawi City ahead of its second anniversary, during the third episode of “The Virtual Presser”. Del Rosario said the return of residents will be conducted in phases, allowing two of the nine sectors in the most affected area every month, given that they have secured their repair permits from the city government. “We can say that the debris management is going on smoothly

Comelec defers proclamation of senators, party-list groups By FERDINAND PATINIO

MANILA -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday deferred the proclamation of the elected 12 senators and party-list groups. This, as the transmission results from Washington, D.C. in the United States has yet to arrive in the country. “Very sorry to disappoint everyone but it looks like today (Tuesday) is not the day (of proclamation). We are currently canvassing the returns from KSA (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) and we have to await the returns from Washington, D.C. because they represent more than 200,000 registered voters so in order to make sure that there will be no movement in the ranking of our elected officials, we need to get that. So not today,” said Comelec

spokesperson James Jimenez in a press briefing. “We will announce when. Then like what I said, not today. That’s it,” the poll body official added. There is a total of 228,472 registered Filipino voters in the US capital. Jimenez explained that they are having a hard time communicating with the post in Washington because of the time difference. “We expect that today but rather late, that’s the problem. Right now, it’s around midnight in Washington DC and we’ve been trying to reach them but we are experiencing difficulties,” he said. Manila’s time zone is ahead by 12 hours than Washington. With this, the Comelec official noted that the seven-man See COMELEC, page 11

By ANTONIO L. COLINA IV MindaNews

and we are on target. In fact, starting July of the year -- July 30 -- we will start allowing the residents to go back in Sector 1. (Sectors) 2 and 3 will be in August, and the last will be (in) November, wherein Sectors 8 and 9 will be allowed to come in to repair their destroyed building,” he said. This is after the clearing of unexploded explosives and ordinances was stopped in November until February due to legal problems.

DAVAO City--An environment group urged the newly elected city councilors to find means of addressing the garbage problem other than adopting the waste-to-energy (WTE) project. Mary Ann Fuentes, managing trustee of Interface Development Interventions (IDIS) said in an interview Monday the WTE technology is not the “long-term and most effective solution.” Fuentes said the city council should thoroughly study the proposed project, which, although deemed as the easiest way to address the problem on solid waste is unsustainable in the long term. She said environmentalists recognized the city’s waste disposal problem and that the seven-hectare sanitary landfill in New Carmen, Tugbok, has nearly reached its limit. But she added that “for us, a solution to environmental issues should not necessarily have to be the easiest in terms of implementation. That’s not usually the long-term and most effective solution.” She expressed fears that pushing through with the WTE scheme might result in more

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See DADS, page 11

A reminder for the national leaders

THE quotation above reminds us— the nations throughout the world— of the future and its complex problems. It deals with complex problems for

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“During the Industrial Revolution, the worry was about the dehumanizing effects of work, today, perhaps the greater fear is a world where the elimination of work itself is the source of dehumanization as a result of income insecurity and declining social agency” (Graham B. Martin, 2017).

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Wednesday, May 22, 2019

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Children in MisOr urged to go back to school

ADDRESSING THE GARBAGE PROBLEM: Energy firm STEAG State Power Inc. (SPI) hosted barangay leaders of Sta. Cruz in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental in a one-day seminar workshop and action planning on solid waste management. The activity provided the mechanism to discuss, identify, and agree on doable community-based solutions to address the growing concern on garbage. A DENR report said that on the average, a Filipino living in an urban area generates about 0.6kgs of solid wastes daily. Furthermore, a World Bank study reported that the volume of municipal wastes in urban areas is projected to grow by 177% in 2025, thereby posing severe health risks and environmental problems if not adequately addressed. The forum is part of SPI’s support to capacity-building efforts for LGUs through its Enhancing Governance in Local Development (EGoLD) Program.

CDO river basin council proposes Payment for Ecological Services CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- Catastrophic flooding, especially for people living downstream, is what urged Cagayan de Oro City River Basin Management Council (CDORBMC) to propose for a rewards system dubbed Payment for Ecological Services (PES). In a m e e t i ng w it h CDORBMC technical working group, it was revealed that many areas in the river basin and watersheds in the City have already been degraded that its ability to absorb water has lessened. According to Dr. Hilly Ann Roa-Quiaoit, PhD, e x e c ut i v e d i re c t or of CDORBMC, high volume of rain will become surface run-off that will result to catastrophic flooding especially to communities downstream. Cagayan de Oro has one major river basin; six watershed areas Iponan, Alae, Agusan, Gusa, Cugman and

Bigaan watersheds; and three sub-watersheds areas Tignapoloan, Dansolihon and Besigan. These landscapes play a vital role in the delivery of the environmental services to the city such as water provision, climate regulation and biodiversity. In fact, a study by Rosa-

lina Palanca-Tan of Ateneo de Manila University in 2003 entitled Watershed and Groundwater Depletion in the Philippines: The Cagayan de Oro Experience showed physical indicators of depletion of groundwater. There is a fall in static water level and fall in See PROPOSES, page 11

See URGED, page 11

Concrete-Representational-Abstract Sequence of Instruction: Effective Techniques in Facilitating Learning on Mathematical Concepts and Skills By MERLYN P. YAMA Maquilao Integrated School, Tangub City

Dr. Hilly Ann Roa-Quiaoit, PhD, executive director of Cagayan de Oro River basin Management Council (CDORBMC) shares to the technical working group the business sector response and recommendations of the proposed Payment for Ecological Services (PES). (PIA10)

MISAMIS ORIENTAL -The Department of Social Welfare and Development partnered with the Department of Education in the launching of the “Bata Balik, Eskwela” initiative of the Pantawid Pamilyang Program in the province of Misamis Oriental encouraging the not attending school (NAS) children to enroll back to school. According to Provincial Link Cielo C. Alcoran, this activity is a strategy employed by the Pantawid in providing a holistic and integrated response and service delivery intervention for managing cases of NAS children including immediate family and community environments. Alcoran said based on their data, the Division

To facilitate learning on Mathematical Concepts and Skills, teacher as facilitator of learning should observe sequence of instruction which is “The Concrete-Representational-Abstract Sequence of Instruction” to ensure learners truly have a thorough understanding of what they are learning. The concrete level of understanding is the most crucial stage for developing conceptual understanding of mathematics concepts and skills among learners. Varied manipulative activities shall be made in the class to promote collaborative learning’s like drawing pictures, paper cutting, using match sticks and

real objects as representation may help the learners understand fully and solve mathematical problem and be able to demonstrate mastery of the topic. This means that the learners make use of their critical thinking ability. On the other hand, the facilitators of learning, directions or instructions were clearly stated in every activity. Using real objects and relating to real-life situations is very much effective in understanding mathematical situations and problems and finding solutions to it. These may encourage the learners to participate in class activities and promote learning. Using technology as part of instruction in teaching

may also invites interest among learners to learn and make more practices on mathematical skills. It adds convenience especially in the field of making sense of data. This may also lessen burden in the part of the teacher and learners in analysing and interpreting larger data. Possibly, this may help solve absenteeism among learners, which is one of the common problem encountered. Of course, in the field of teaching, teachers may encounter some challenges that might come in every activities made. The best things to possess in ourselves are patience and understanding, love and enthusiasm for teaching is a noble profession.” My Teacher, My Hero.”

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Wednesday, May 22, 2019

SWU PHINMA Upgrades Aznar Coliseum TO provide its students and athletes with the best training facilities, the Southwestern University (SWU) PHINMA has renovated the Aznar Coliseum, a strategic move that is aligned with its mission of honing their students to become the best that they can be in any field. This is part of the university’s P800-million budget spent for the construction and upgrades of several campus facilities, which started in 2018 and will continue in 2019. The coliseum now features maple flooring for the basketball court, which was installed by E-Sports International Inc., the Philippines’ foremost sports facility supplier. It also has three high volume low-speed fans to add to the comfort of 3,000 to 4,000 spectators, and a skybox for VIPs. It also has a world-class strength and conditioning facility with rooms that foster recovery of athletes. Aznar Coliseum’s upgrade is also a manifestation of SWU PHINMA’s initiative to enhance and revitalize the SWU Cobras as well as offer unmatched experiences for students to watch and support the university team. Apart from being a training facility for SWU

PHINMA’s students, Aznar Coliseum will also serve as a venue for games, tournaments, and competitions. For more information about SWU PHINMA’s academic programs and the campus facilities that

complement them, visit www.swu.edu.ph, email inquiries to marketing@ swu.edu.ph, or call +63 (32) 416 4680. For news and updates, like and follow SWU PHINMA’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram – @swuphinma.

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

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Incumbents running for posts must be on ‘leave’ WHILE it is time to settle down after the midterm election in May this year, the furor over alleged “mass vote buying” continues. Apart from the allegation of vote buying, the issue of a “fraud” election results became the talk of the town in almost all quarters in the country. On the other hand, the winners were quick to dispel the doubts about a fraudulent election with their supporters heralding a hard-earned victory. There was nothing uncommon ‘though, because the winners always contend that the victory was the will of the people. The neutrals, like the CYNOSURE, however, is not willing to side on either side. Matter of fact, it is a settled argument that the

incumbents enjoy the leverage during any election. The loopholes were inherent in the election laws per se. It is only by rectifying the loopholes in the Omnibus Election Code that the future elections could become a bit “fairer” and “credible” to the protagonists and to the voters, too. Correcting the malady and allegation of fraud and vote buying could be minimized, if not eliminated, if the Omnibus Election Code would require incumbent candidates to be “ON FORCE LEAVE” on the day the Certificate of Candidacy (COC) is filed. There is no escape here, because the election law already provides the exact day and the end of the filing of the COC. In other

words, it would not be possible for anyone, including the incumbents, to file the COC after the deadline set for the filing of the COC. To require the incumbent candidates to file LEAVE on the filing of the COC would deprive them the liberty to exploit the resources of the government. Unless the Commissions on Elections (COMELEC) would pass a resolution requiring the incumbent to be on LEAVE when they file their COC, the election would only be biased for the incumbents. It is the unlimited access to the resources of the government that the incumbent enjoys an advantage against the rivals. Unless the COMELEC adopts the resolution requiring the incumbent candidates to be on “FORCE LEAVE” until

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election day, any directive to prohibit the incumbent to tap the resources of the government would be a baloney. The incumbent candidates might appeal about the FORCE LEAVE resolution on the ground that the operation of the government units would be imperiled. Nonsense! In the absence of the head of the government unit, the assigned administrator could efficiently run the affairs of the government. Of course, with some prohibitive acts like the signing of contracts or memoranda should be delegated to the administrator. After all, the winning candidate could See LEAVE, page 11

A reminder for the national leaders

THE quotation above reminds us— the nations throughout the world— of the future and its complex problems. It deals with complex problems for all the nations throughout the world. The reminder above is very specifically for the developing countries. By being complex, we mean that we have problems we may not able to solve. A technological innovation

creates disruptive society. In a digital society with technology development, people will lose their jobs. They lose the jobs because everything can be done by the technological equipment In Indonesia, for example, the conventional taxi companies are now disappearing. They are replaced by the digital taxis: the online taxis. Recently, a friend of mine, a banker of the leading bank in Jakarta presented his paper in Bontoc, the Philippines. Exactly, it was in Mountain Province State Polytechnic College (MPSPC). He stated that the banking industries have reduced about 55 percent of their employees. Technology has replaced human resources. Actually, the reality today had been

predicted by Alvin Toffler in 1970. In his book of Future Shock, he predicted that today – the 21st century—is complex. It creates many complex problems. All the above will create dehumanizing effect of work. This is caused by the income insecurity and declining social agency. When the complex problems have accumulated, the nations will face a huge burden. The burden is more dangerous for the next generation. Therefore, we have to make them prepared. And, how to make them prepared is our job today. In order to reduce dehumanization in society, the national leaders should be the ones with their futurist characters. They should be visionary. They should see

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the future and create the state-of-the art strategies. It is dealt with the strategies how to make policies relevant to the future. The future of the next generation is to be designed today. That is the challenge for all the people in any country. Choosing the leaders is not easy. Politics and power tend to dominate the policy making. And, it is more dangerous, when the elected national leaders are not the futurists. The national leaders start from the national scale: president. They are also the ministers, the governors, and even the See LEADERS, page 11

Think A Minute

Overcoming obstacles

let Hitler’s cruel prejudice intimidate or stop him. In fact, he was determined more than ever to reach his goal of doing his best. “One of the great joys in life is doing what people say you can’t.” Jesse made mistakes in his first two long jumps, but he did not let that discourage him. Then, on his last jump, Jesse won! He went on to win all three other events in which he competed. So Jesse Owens came home to America with a record four Olympic Gold Medals! A Japanese proverb says: “If you fall down seven times, stand up eight times.”

We all fail and fall down. That’s OK. But to stay down and not try to get up again, that is sad and serious because you give up hope. Remember: “We all fail—at least the best of us who are brave enough to try something new.” So just because you may lose sometimes does not mean you are a loser. The famous inventor Thomas Edison said: “Many people who failed in life did not know how close they were to success when they stopped trying.” When challenges come your way, including when you fail, you still have the choice to keep going and reach your goal. “What you

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do with a great opportunity depends on what you already are; and what you already are depends on your years of daily choices.” This is why we need Jesus to develop in each of us His inner strength and perseverance that is greater than any obstacle we face. You will never regret asking Him to take full charge of your heart and way of living from this day forward. Just think a minute.

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Nevertheless, del Rosario said debris management operations are now 90 percent complete. He added that the displaced families from the most affected area may reside in their homes by the “early part of 2020” when water and electricity facilities would already be available.

Some 17,000 to 18,000 of the 44,000 displaced families are currently living in evacuation centers provided by the government, while others are staying with their relatives in nearby areas. The government provided about 1,750 temporary shelters and it intends to complete 4,500 more by the end of the year. It is also conducting land development for the

National Drug Education Program By SARAH MARFA VOSOTROS Teacher –III Governor Pelaez Elem. School Medina District

The issue of drug abuse has been with us for a very long time. Knowing the adverse effects of drug abuse in the society’s culture and general well –being, many measures have been proposed and implemented by the different experts and even in some department of the Philippine Government. One such measure is drug prevention education to awaken people most especially the young people the effects of drugs to their lives. In view of the urgent need, the Department of Education is strengthening and is now implementing the National Drug Education Program(NDEP) which aims to prevent drug abuse among pupils and students through the development of desirable values, attitudes, practices and activities and to protect them from the effects of the dangerous drugs. The NDEP is a com-

prehensive educational program of the DepEd which provides a holistic approach in preventing and eliminating the menace of drugs in the country. NDEP is important because young people in schools are faced with many influences to both licit and illicit drugs. Education can play counterbalancing role in shaping a normative culture of safety, moderation and informed decision making. For teachers, implementing drug education can help individuals to gain knowledge about drugs that they may introduced to or come into contact with, and help to prevent the use of prohibited drugs. We teachers play vital role in this program, we are tasked to update, adopt and develop learning packages. Integrate drug abuse prevention into subjects. Collaborative efforts are needed in this program to vividly see its effects. Addiction is a disease and must be treated like we treat other diseases. Let’s start and be part of NDEP!

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE I, MAMINTAL M. UMBAR, Filipino, of legal age, widow and a resident of West Marinaut, Marawi City after having been duly sworn to in accordance with law, depose and declare the following:

That I am the legitimate and sole heir of the deceased DIMATONDAY TANDOKI UMBAR;

That said deceased died intestate, without any Last Will or Testament, and without any outstanding debts or accounts on December 15, 2018;

That the late DIMATONDAY TANDOKI UMBAR left a deposit account with the Land Bank of the Philippines under Savings Account No. 1266305393;

4. that pursuant to Rule 74, Sec. 1 of the Rules of Court, I hereby adjudicate unto myself the above-described deposit account by means of this Affidavit/Extra Judicial Settlement without judicial proceeding as prescribed by the aforementioned provision of the Rules of Court.

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Wednesday, May 22, 2019 construction of about 1,500 permanent units as donated by the San Miguel Foundation. Moreover, the TFBM said it is confident that the government will complete repair of the most affected area by December 2021, despite the delays. This also includes the construction of 24 infrastructure projects that will start in the third quarter of the year. “The timeline is not adversely affected whatsoever. The government will complete the rehabilitation of the most affected area by December of 2021. We are confident in (the) December 2021 deadline. It is very attainable,” del Rosario said. Humanitarian aid, livelihood projects Del Rosario said the government has spent about PHP15 billion in humanitarian assistance, on top of PHP6.5 billion sourced from multilateral partners and other non-government organizations. This includes the trade department’s business and livelihood intervention, and China’s grants to build a sports complex, a public market, and the construction of roads and bridges. So far, the government has secured PHP35-billion official development assistance from development partners of which, PHP30 billion are loans, and PHP5 billion are grants. Moreover, del Rosario called on the local community around the besieged area not to support terrorists amid reports of Islamic State-inspired militants’ growing influence in Mindanao. “Aside from the infrastructure development in Marawi City and Lanao del Sur, basically, in the whole of Mindanao, the government now is engaging the populace themselves. Telling them that we must support the government by not providing sanctuary, especially to foreign terrorists,” he said. “I was told during our engagement dialogue with Maranao residents, I was asked if the government is certain if we can assure them that a similar incident will happen again in the future. And I told them: it may, or may not happen. But it will not happen if the general populace will support the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police

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by providing information relevant in neutralizing the presence of the terrorists,” he added. The TFBM, in partnership with the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Office of the Global Media Affairs and the Philippine Information Agency, will hold a reporting tour in Marawi City on May 23-24, in time for the second anniversary of the Marawi siege. “The day of the Marawi siege, we are having dinner with the Sultans of Marawi City, the Sultanate League, so that we can get and engage with the Sultans, who are the leaders in Marwi City. And, of course, your effort to bring the international media on the 23rd. About 40 media personalities will be going there to see for themselves the rehabilitation efforts of the government in Marawi City,” del Rosario said.

“Task Force Bangon Marawi is committed to rehabilitating Marawi City to bring back (a) better Marawi, per instruction of our President Rodrigo Roa Duterte,” he said. The Virtual Presser, organized by the PCOO Office of the Global Media Affairs, is an interactive online video platform where journal-

PRA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines LOCAL CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL Cagayan de Oro City

ACKNOWLEDGEDMENT

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

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In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 10172, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that JESSECA YANG BUGNOT has filed with this Office a petition for the correction of clerical error of the child’s sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the certificate of Live Birth of JESSECA YANG BUGNOT who was born on JUNE 24, 1992 at Cagayan de Oro City and whose parents are ZITA JAMILO YANG and ELMER GIRAO BUGNOT. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than May 30, 2019.

BEFORE ME, a Notary Public for and in the Province of Lanao del Sur on this 2nd day of May 2019, MAMINTAL M. UMBAR personally appeared known to me to be the same persons who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that the same is an act of their own free will and deed with LTO ID issued on 2/13/19 at Cotabato City.

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ists based abroad can ask top government officials of the Duterte administration questions on the nation’s pressing issues relevant to the global conversation. (PCOO) Also, the poll body said that it is looking to proclaim new party-list representatives on Wednesday evening. (PNA)

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Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Pag-IBIG Fund releases record high P17.22B in home loans in Q1 2019, up by 22%. Pag-IBIG Fund released P17.22 billion in home loans in the first quarter of 2019, an increase of P3.12 billion compared to the P14.1 billion released during the same period in 2018. This is by far the highest ever amount released by the agency for the first three months of a year. The amount financed the acquisition and construction of 19,696 homes for Pag-IBIG Fund members,

also a record-high for the first quarter of a year, and is 13 percent higher than the 17,398 homes financed during the same period last year. Of these, 5,789 or 29 percent were for socialized housing units benefitting minimum-wage and lowincome earners. “Pag-IBIG Fund’s performance in the first quarter of 2019 stands out as the best so far. Bigger loan releases and increasing number of

borrowers mean that more and more Filipino workers are being helped by Pag-IBIG Fund achieve their dream of homeownership. This is why Pag-IBIG Fund remains as a major player in President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s drive to uplift the lives of Filipino families through sustainable social development programs and access to decent and affordable housing,” said Secretary Eduardo D. del Rosario, who heads both

the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC) and the Pag-IBIG Fund Board of Trustees. Home loan releases in January to March 2019 breached the P15-billion mark for the first time and grew 22 percent year-onyear. “It took us a while for our home loan releases in the first quarter of the year to breach the P15 billion

level. In the first quarters of 2017 and 2018, our releases hovered above P14 billion. The P17.22 billion in home loans we released for the first quarter of 2019 is yet another testament to our continued growth and reliability. We commit to continue working hard to maintain our strong performance and help more members achieve their own homes,” said Pag-IBIG Fund Chief Executive Officer Acmad Rizaldy P. Moti.

NDC celebrates its centennial year

THE National Development Company (NDC) had a modest celebration of its centennial year which was held at the PICC with its Chairman, DTI Secretary Ramon M. Lopez, as the guest of honor. The occasion was a gathering of luminaries with the presence of former NDC Chairpersons, Ambassador Lilia Bautista, Jesli Lapuz and Adrian Cristobal. Likewise, present were former General Managers, Arthur Aguilar, Jose Mari Trenas, Samie Lim and Ofelia Bulaong together with partners from the government and the private sector. The affair was an opportunity for NDC to showcase its evolution from 1919 to 2019, from its first subsidiary, the Cebu Portland Cement Company incorporated in 1921 to its most recent investment in Rizal Mini Hydro Power Project. The DTI Secretary cited NDC’s rich history and commended the company for its contribution to the current economic progress that the country is experiencing now. Through its 100 years of existence, NDC took the role of a catalyst in the country’s economic development, undertaking diverse projects, from inception, to

Overall BOP position registers US $467 million surplus in April 2019

THE country’s overall balance of payments (BOP) position posted a surplus of US $467 million in April 2019, a reversal of the US $270 million BOP deficit recorded in the same month last year. Inflows in April 2019 stemmed mainly from the BSP’s foreign exchange operations and income from its investments abroad, and the National Government’s (NG) net foreign currency deposits. These were offset partially, however, by the payments made by the NG for its foreign exchange obligations during the month in review. On a cumulative basis, the BOP position for the period January – April 2019 posted a surplus of US $4.27 billion, a turnaround from the US $1.5 billion BOP Members of the NDC Board who attended the event (L-R) NDC GM Ma. Lourdes F. Rebueno; DOF Usec. Grace Karen G. Singson; NDC Chairman and DTI Secretary Ramon M. Lopez; DOE Usec. Jesus Cristino P. Posadas; BOI Vice- deficit recorded in the first Chairman and Managing Head Ceferino S. Rodolfo.

nurturing, to privatization. These include industrial projects in the form of the National Steel Corporation, Philippine Phosphate Fertilizer Corporation, Philippine Associated Smelting and Refining Corporation, agricultural plantations through the NDC-Guthrie Plantations, Inc. and NDC-Guthrie

By MERLYN P. YAMA Maquilao Integrated School, Tangub City

Shielded Metal Arc-Welding (SMAW) and General Academic Strands (GAS) are the strands recently offered. One of the greatest problem before was the insufficient classroom for learners. The proposal for the Construction of classrooms has come into existence and almost ready to use for the impending school year 20192020. These are contained of 3 blocks in a two-storey and one three-storey buildings. Subsequently with continues growth of school population, the demand of teachers is also raised. From a few teachers at the start,

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Castriciones urges lifestyle check on DAR officials

Estates, Inc., transport with the Philippine Airlines, National Shipping Corporation and ocean-going vessels. Likewise, NDC was the Philippine corporate representative in the Asean Joint Venture Projects in DEPARTMENT of AgrarMalaysia, Indonesia and ian Reform (DAR) Secretary John R. Castriciones Thailand. See CENTENNIAL, page 8 has recently urged third level officials of the agency to undergo voluntary lifestyle checks in another action towards eliminating graft and corruption within its ranks. the institution recently “In the exigency of the employed a faculty of more service and in line with than thirty mentors and I the directive of the Presiam one of them. dent to eradicate systemic The improvement and graft and corruption in all development of Maquilao branches of government Integrated School gives ser vice, all third level everybody in the comofficials are encouraged munity as well as those to be subjected to a volin the neighbouring bauntary lifestyle check,” rangays great opportunithe DAR chief said in a ties to acquire knowledge memorandum order dated for the future advantage April 30, 2019. and convenience. Merely looking at the rising edi Submitted requests for fice surely challenge every lifestyle checks shall be parent to send their kids collected by the DAR-Ofto school and benefit the fice of the Secretary and goodness Maquilao Intesubmitted to the Presigrated School imparts. dential Anti-Corruption Shine Maquilao InteC ommission (PACC), grated School… DAR Memorandum Order

The Evolution of Maquilao Integratesd School Maquilao is one of the most populated but peaceful barangay in Tangub City, Misamis Occidental, Northern Mindanao Region. Residents mostly earned for their living on fishing but they’re happy and contented. Early in 1960’s, a government primary school was born. It grew and became Maquilao Elementary until fortunately became Maquilao Integrated School. As time goes by the number of learners keep on increasing. This school catered learners from kindergarten to Senior High School.

In total, Pag-IBIG Fund home loans from January to March this year totaled P29.25 billion to finance homes for 30,762 members. This includes the amount released and P12.03 billion pending for takeout to 11,066 members. These pending for takeout are approved home loan applications, the proceeds of which are ready for release upon submission by borrowers of post-approval requirements.

No. 3, Series of 2019 read. As of writing, 89 officials have already given their concurrence for a voluntary lifestyle check. Third level officials include undersecretaries, assistant secretaries, directors, and assistant directors. Since the start of the year, Castriciones has doubled down on his efforts to weed out erring officials and corrupt practices in the DAR. In March, DAR Legal Services Director Marvin Bernal and Internal Audit Director Alexander Alimuddin Ali took their oath as deputies of the PACC to assist the group in the investigation of cases in the Department’s jurisdiction. PACC Chairman Dante Jimenez said the newly appointed deputies from various agencies would assist and help the com-

mission evaluate cases as well as police their own ranks to ensure public accountability and good governance. The commission’s initiative to deputize the agencies is pursuant to Executive Order 43 granting the PACC the power to enlist their support to assist in the investigation of cases falling within their respective jurisdictions. Earlier this year, Castriciones also created an anti-corruption task force in support of the initiatives of Duterte to combat corruption in government. Castriciones directed the DAR Anti-Corruption Task Force to conduct thorough investigations into information received by the Department and enjoined DAR employees to cooperate in this drive against corruption.

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Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Home-grown Royal Air launches Cebu-Davao route

DAVAO CITY -- A joint team from the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) and the Task Force Davao arrested a couple and seized more than a million worth of shabu during a buy-bust operation in Tagum City Monday. C o l on e l A l e x a n d e r Tagum, DCPO Director, identified the arrested suspects as Michael Madelo Duarte, 37, married, laborer, a resident of Barangay Madaum; and Catherine Flores Catamora, 24, a resident at North Eagle Homes 1; both located in Tagum City. Tagum said the drug enforcement personnel of Bunawan Police Station under Major Noel Villahermosa and the team of Capt. Jonathan Sarausas, detachment commander in Lasang Task Force Davao checkpoint, conducted a buy-bust operation at North Eagle 1, that resulted in the arrest of Duarte and Catamora. MAIDEN FLIGHT. The Royal Air Philippines lands at the Francisco Bangoy International Airport in Davao City on its Tagum said the arrest was maiden flight From Cebu to Davao on Monday. Royal Air now flies Cebu-Davao-Cebu foru times a week. Photo

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Davao City PUV drivers must always bring their CTTMO IDs DAVAO CITY -- Public Utility Vehicle drivers that ply the city’s thoroughfares must always bring their issued identification card by the City Transportation and Traffic Office when working for without it, they will be penalized. Dionisio Abude, chief of the CTTMO said they have been checking these Ids since the holding of the Palarong Pambansa, following the observation that PUJ and van drivers do not bring their ID cards especially the ones issued by their office. It is also observed that the photo captured is different from the original photograph taken. “We are investigating this concern,” Abude said. He said there was also an instance wherein in one of the original picture- taking,

three different photos came out. Abude said they need to also improve their system to ensure that the person whose ID photo is taken, is the person on the ID card. He said a thousand ID cards are unclaimed in their office since only those with franchise can operate and use the issued ID. “Only vehicles with the corresponding franchise are allowed to operate within the city,” Abude pointed out. He also expects that there are drivers who would use fake Ids since their vehicle do not have franchise. Abude said glitches are noticed once the ID and the picture of the PUJ driver do not match with the issued driver’s license. A total of 23 drivers were See DRIVERS, page 8

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DAVAO CITY -- Royal Air Philippines has launched its newest flight, the Cebu-Davao-Cebu route on Monday, with optimism it would continue to hit an all-time high load factor of 80 percent. Eduardo Novillas, Royal Air chief executive officer, said the airline’s maiden flight from Cebu with 87 passengers on board was “selling like hotcakes”. Royal Air will fly CebuDavao-Cebu four times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays using the 97-seater British Aerospace (BAe) AVRO 146 RJ 100. The airline leaves Cebu at 6:45 a.m. and arrives in Davao at 8:30 a.m. The flight then leaves Davao City at 9:15 a.m. Novillas said Royal Air chose to fly the Davao route because of the city’s potentials, noting that movements to Davao are high. See ROUTE, page 8

DepEd-11 kicks-off Brigada Eskwela in Davao del Norte

DAVAO CITY -- Schools across the Davao Region were in a fiesta-like mood on Monday for the 2019 launch of week-long Brigada Eskwela, where school children showcased their best performance on drum and bugle and dance. The Depar tment of E d u c at i o n - R e g i o n 1 1 ( D e p E d - 1 1 ) l au n c h e d Brigada Eskwela Monday morning in Panabo Central Elementary School, Panabo City, where over 2,000 parents, students, stakeholders, and private sector partners participated. Davao Region has 11 school divisions with a total 6,000 elementary and BRIGADA ESKWELA. Parents and volunteers troop to Mintal Elementary School in secondary public schools. Davao City for the early registration of Brigada Eskwela participants on Monday’s See BRIGADA, page 8

kick-off of Brigada Eskwela. (PNA

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Gov rallies support New med school aims to meet DavNor for newly elected officials Universal Health Care Law needs DAVAO CITY -- The new College of Medicine under Jose Maria College in Davao City aims to meet the needs of the Universal Health Care Law in terms of providing medical professionals. “The Universal Health Care Law is a game-changing reform of the country’s health system and it needed to be matched by the medical education that has for long didn’t look into primary aspect of health care,” JMC College of Medicine Dean Aurelio Camilo B, Naraval M.D. said during the formal

launching of the school. The new college of medicine is the third medical school in Davao City and in Mindanao after Davao Medical School Foundation and Brokenshire College. Naraval said the new college of medicine will provide a fresh thinking in addressing the common health problems in the community. Our curriculum will respond to this… our medical students even in their first year are already exposed to the public health centers and health facilities,”

Dean Naraval said. Commission on Higher Education chair Prospero de Vera who was the guest in the formal launch held May 18 at the Marco Polo Davao said that with the country needs doctors who have the eye on the ground, that can identify diseases that hit the community. “One problem in the medical education in the Philippines is that a lot of the universities produce clinicians and experts, we focus on tertiary level, we produce a lot of specialists

and the problem is a lot of the diseases in the Philippines have to be advanced before the specialists come in,” Chair de Vera said. The CHED chair added that the JMC College of Medicine is the first school of medicine approved after the passage of the landmark Universal Health Care Law signed by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte. The law aims to give Filipinos access to affordable and quality healthcare. The Jose Maria College See SCHOOL, page 8

DAVAO DEL NORTE -Provincial Governor Anthony G. del Rosario rallied public support for the newly elected officials of Davao de Norte. Addressing the Monday Convocation this morning at the RDR Gymnasium, he also encouraged the public to “accept and receive the majority decision” referring to results of the recently held National and Local Elections on May 13. “Angay nato nga dawaton ug respetohon ang tingog sa mayoriya. (It is but proper to accept and respect the voice of the majority),” he said.

“Since the majority has already spoken, we should all respect the decision of the recently concluded elections . Now is the time to show solidarity behind our newly elected officials,” he said. Del Rosario ran for a seat in the House of Representative for the First District of Davao del Norte. He lost to incumbent 1st District House Representative Pantaleon Alvarez. Meanwhile, he extended his gratitude to provincial government officials of Davao del Norte and to the employees “for their See RALLIES, page 8

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Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Shabu... from page 7

made after Duarte handed a sachet containing suspected shabu weighing more or less 0.2 grams while Catamora received the marked money. Authorities immediately conducted a search on Duarte, who was later found to be in possession of another 12 sachets of suspected shabu worth more or less PHP1,088,000. The arresting team also confiscated the cellular phone possibly used in the illegal drug transaction. Tagum said the arrested persons are newly-identified drug personalities and their arrest was the result of the intensified campaign against illegal drugs and the good partnership between DCPO and TF Davao. In a separate interview, Villahermosa said the first transaction was supposedly in Bunawan but it was changed to Davao del Norte-prompting them to go to Tagum City. “They both sold one sachet of shabu to our agent. The man handed over the shabu item while the woman received the money,” he said. Villahermosa said the operation was considered high-impact based on the number of recovered items from them.

“They are distributing illegal drugs in Davao del Norte and in Davao city, that is why we conducted an operation against them,” he added. The suspects are now detained at the Bunawan Police Station pending the filing of an appropriate case for the violation of RA 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. (PNA)

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“This will be an opportunity for Royal Air,” he said. Novillas said Royal Air started in 2002 as a cargo shipment air-carrier. It was only in 2018 when it moved to commercial air travel, flying only Clark – Caticlan, then Clark Puerto Princesa and Manila – Cebu. Royal Air also boasts of its competitive fare rates even with AirAsia, which is a Malaysian low-cost airline. (PNA)

Drivers... from page 7

apprehended without the issued CTTMO ID. “They were issued citation tickets for the violation which carries a minimum penalty of P1,000 and a maximum of imprisonment not less than six month

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T h i s y e a r’s t h e m e , “Matatag na Bayan para sa Maunlad na Paaralan”, highlights the importance of everybody’s contribution in providing the Filipino from page 7 youth quality education. DepEd-11 Spokesperson (PNA) Jenielito Atillo said the response from the parents and partners during the kick-off from page 7 activity was overwhelming. is founded by Pastor Apollo During the first years C. Quiboloy of the Davao of Brigada, when DepEd City-based Kingdom of had to exert more efforts Jesus Christ congregation. to encourage parents and “We are pouring out our volunteers to join the ac- resources to help one of the tivity, Atillo said that more major challenges we are active participation have facing today, which is the been noted in recent years. health of our people, that is One of the parents, why we in the private sector 33-year-old Rosanna, had are helping our government to take a leave from her work in our little humble way by to take part in the annual establishing this college of medicine,” Pastor Quiboloy Brigada Eskwela. “It is always this way said. every year. Last year it was The College of Medicine my husband, now it is my campus located in the JMC turn,” said Rosanna, who compound in Sasa, beside has an incoming Grade 3 the Davao International daughter at the Catalunan Airport boasts of state-ofGrande Elementary School. the-art learning facilities. From cleaning the room, It has five classrooms, eight school grounds, repainting laboratories and two theof school, repair of desks aters, the college are manned and tables were among the by 40 faculty members. (PIA activities that parents and 11/RG Alama) volunteers can help to make schools ready for the June from page 7 3 opening of classes. Rosanna said she and her hardwork and dedication husband participated in the to our organizational goals Brigada Eskwela activities and objectives”. because it is also one way “Your mettle was vital to bond with other parents. in keeping our march in Br igad a E skwel a is making Davao del Corte, an annual campaign that the best,” he said referring to started in 2003 to address the mantra he had popularthe resources gaps faced by ized during his 3-year stint DepEd through strength- as the provincial governor, ened partnerships with the “Basta DavNor, The Best”. communities. It was only He looked back in nutin 2008 that Brigada was shell the performance of included in the yearly cal- “The Del Rosario’s” in local political arena, including endar of the DepEd. Atillo also reminded that of his father, the former schools not to accept cash Governor Rodolfo P. del donations for Brigada activi- Rosario. ties although they encourage “We championed good parents and partners to buy governance and quality materials they needed for public service. You are all cleaning, repainting, and witness to the massive physical and social face-lifting of other activities. or more for falsification of public documents,” he said. (PIA XI-Joey Sem G. Dalumpines)

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the province, and how the lives of the Dabaonons have changed for the better” he said. He conveyed hopes and prayers that “the newly minted leaders will be true to their promises and will serve the best interest of the Dabaonons”. Those who have won the primary seats at the provincial and congressional levels are incumbent 1stDistrict House Representtive Pantaleon Alvarez; incumbent Provincial Vice Governor Alan Dujali as House Representative of the 2nd District of Davao del Norte; Provincial Governorelect Edwin Jubahib and Provincial Vice Governorelect Rey Uy. (Jeanevive Duron-Abangan, PIA XI)

Centennial... from page 6

After focusing on privatization during the Aquino administration, NDC reverted on its cycle of investments with the likes of the very successful First Cavite Industrial Estate, Inc., Manila Exposition Complex, Inc., Science Park of the Philippines, Inc., San Carlos Bio-ethanol, Inc., Philippine Mining Development Corporation, Philippine Pharma Procurement, Inc., NDC Philippine Infrastructure Corporation, Alabang-Sto. Tomas Development, Inc. As ND C journeys through its bicentennial year, its developmental perspective is geared towards high impact projects where it would act as an enabler to new technology-incubation, global competitiveness endeavors, renewable energy generation, addressing supply chain gaps, micro, small and medium enterprises and urban/rural development, providing support to local economies. Its projects in the pipeline include the Multi-purpose Gamma Irradiation Facil-

ity, the expansion of the World Trade Center Metro Manila, the Davao Food Complex in Toril, Davao, the NDC Industrial Estate in Dasmarinas, Cavite, the solar hybrid system project initially targeted to be located in Palawan and the venture fund for start-ups. NDC is, likewise, working in parallel with and is supportive of the investment priority plans of the Department of Trade and Industry, specifically in the Leyte Ecological Industrial Zone. The company has and will continue to champion socio-economic programs through projects in greenfield areas generating employment and raising income towards the upliftment of the dignity of the Filipinos. Realizing the need for a definitive identity and to embrace a sense of corporate branding, the celebration was capped with the release of the new NDC Logo and the NDC Corporate Hymn.

Position... from page 6

four months of 2018. The surplus may be attributed partly to remittance inflows from overseas Filipinos and net inflows of foreign portfolio investments (net BSP-registered transactions based on custodian banks’ reports) during the first quarter of the year, and net inflows of foreign direct investments in first two months of 2019. The reported BOP position reflected the final gross international reserves (GIR) level of US $83.88 billion as of end-April 2019. At this level, the GIR represents a more than ample liquidity buffer and is equivalent to 7.4 months’ worth of imports of goods and payments of services and primary income. It is also equivalent to 5 times the country’s short-term external debt based on original maturity and 3.5 times based on residual maturity.

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Wednesday, May 22, 2019

SUMMER READING CAMP IS FUN By DELIA JUSON ACLAN Teacher –III Governor Pelaez Elem. School Medina District

Campers are you ready? The Department of Education launches its program to schools throughout the country. This encourages all the school children to join the program. The highly effective and acclaimed program in the Department of Education is now set to each school. Summer Reading Camp is an outdoor activity which follows various approaches to teaching and learning where all subject areas involved focusing on reading comprehension skills. This would certainly address not only the existing prob-

lems on reading deficiencies of our learners but further nurture and sharpen the individual’s love of reading thus exposing them to various learning opportunities where reading skills will be enhanced through role play, games, oral interpretation, songs, verses, poems, videos and many more. This program is a great help and beneficial both teachers and pupils thus, help non-readers read, enable frustration readers comprehend what they read, develop instructional readers’ comprehension skills and improve oral interpretation skills, enhance the reading abilities of individuals through various

literary activities. Summer reading camp carries lots of benefits to children. It improves reading skills, increases children’s desire to read, improves Self-Esteem because a child. And because Reading Camp falls on summer it neutralizes vacation learning loss. Children will minimize their time in using gadgets because it is obvious that they get addicted to any social media sites, games and surfing non sense websites. Now is the best time to camp…now is the time read….now is the time to have fun….. Children! What are you waiting for?

Child Protection Policy By FLOR DE RITA RAGOT VALDEHUEZA Teacher –I Governor Pelaez Elem. School Medina District

From here to there! all over Philippines violence and child abuse is now rampant. Justice to innocent children who are victims to various crimes and incidents were being deprived. How could this be solved? The Department of Education promotes its policy to the school children. This is the Child Protection Policy that provides guidelines for schools to create safe environments for children and this is to promote a zero-tolerance policy for any act of child abuse, exploitation, violence, discrimination, bullying and other related

Urged... from page 2

Misamis Oriental has a total of 9,361 NAS/school leavers who are in need of the appropriate intervention and eventually enroll and attend school for school year 2019-2020. List of schools determined by the Provincial Operations Office (POO) for Misamis Oriental consisted of 28 public schools in Alubijid, Balingasag, Claveria, Initao, Jasaan, Kinoguitan, Laguindingan, Lugait, Magsaysay, Manticao, Medina, Opol, Salay, Talisayan and Villanueva towns. She also said a memorandum of agreement for the “Ali na! Skwela ta” project as the regional adaptation of the Bata Balik Eskwela has been signed last April 22. The general guidelines of the campaign include the conduct of Family Development Session/Youth Development

offenses. Children are gifts from God, they need to be nurtured with tender love and care, they should be protected and most of all should be respected. Teaching a child is really a big responsibility considering that you are not just teaching a dozen of children in a classroom coming from different upbringings, behaviors, values and environment. Today’s generation and yesteryears is totally different. Teacher will manage the children accordingly for their focus to learn is unstable. Their learning is affected to what they behave in school and much more they tend to bully others and being bullied too. Being a teacher is really not just teaching a child how to read and write but also you must be a mother to them. As

what the line says “Mother knows best” , you know when to give them praise when they made the right thing and discipline them when they made wrong but teachers should control and knows her limitations. This prohibits teachers to bully, discriminate, corporal punishment, violence against children and above all do not abuse any child in words and in deed. This policy saves many children not to be exploited in every rights and privilege they have. We must let them experience life with love so they grow a better and good citizen someday. We facilitate to make children safe in our learning institution and to the whole community as well. Let’s help to stop Child Abuse!

Session during Brigada Eskwela. It is also open to non Pantawid beneficiaries who are in the same condition as determined by the school. Beneficiaries with NAS children are to report to the information booth facilitated by DSWD during the Brigada Eskwela. Pantawid, meanwhile, is a human development program that invests in the

health and education of poor households that contributes to the sustainable development goals specific on achieving universal primary education. (eor/ PIA)

R. A. 10172 (Form No. LCRO) Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Camiguin Municipality of Mambajao NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In compliance Section 7 of RA. No. 10172. a notice is hereby served to the public that ROLYN JARDIO SAJONIA minor, sixteen years old assisted by mother, ARLENE JARDIO SAJONIA has filed with this Office PETITION FOR CORRECTION OF CLERICAL ERROR in her Certificate of Live Birth particularly SEX OF THE CHILD from “MALE” to “FEMALE”. She was born on 7 December 2002 at MAGTING, MAMBAJAO, CAMIGUIN, PHILIPPINES and whose parents are: ROMIL BAJAO SAJONIA and ARLENE VILLADORES JARDIO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 28 MAY 2019.

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Suicidal cases of teachers By ROLLY D. TAJALE, PhD Teacher III School-in-Charge Camiguin Division

THERE have been at least three suicides of public school teachers in the country for the past two years. DepEd has said that it will investigate recent cases of teacher suicides following allegations that these have been caused by heavy workload. DepEd has created fact finding committees at the regional level to determine

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p u mp i n g w at e r l e v e l : brg y Macas andig: 3f t/ year, Bugo: 1ft/year and Calaanan: 7-14ft per year. There are many causes: Cagayan de Oro groundwater abstractions, Growth Urbanization, and Aquifer groundwater or salt water intrusion and sea level rise. The proposed ordinance, “An Ordinance Imposing for an Ecological Service and Protection Fee, Providing for the Management and Use Thereof, and for Other Purposes” otherwise known as “Ecological Services and Protection Fee Ordinance of 2019” is a cost-effective and sustainable means to improve environmental management and restoration program in the city. Based on the proposed ordinance, ecological service fees and agreements will be imposed to all water users in the city. Meanwhile, sectors who are required to contribute to PES are commercial, household with own deep wells, industrial, land developers, water recreational facilities, water service providers and water tourism. Further, land develop-

the cause of the incidents because these suicides are not confined to a specific geography but in three distinct places across the country. DepEd will also work to ensure that the mental health of teachers and other public school employees are well taken care of. DepEd acknowledged that it needs professional advice and psychological and spiritual guidance will engage with external partners to provide assistance to

the teachers. For instance, in the drawing board is a hotline for teachers to call when they are depressed or at least having anxiety. DepEd has assured that the support system of teachers need to be strengthened such as enhancing more de-stressing activities, hobbies and interests. It has already created 5,000 non-teaching and 4,000 specialized teaching positions to unload existing teacher workloads. This is welcome news indeed.

ers, industries and water ser vice providers shall adopt a watershed within the identified High Risk Areas within watersheds in Cagayan de Oro and its river basin particularly Besigan, Dansolihon, Tignapoloan, FS Catanico B ayanga, Indahag and Balulang. The fund to be created under PES shall be utilized for the conservation, protection and restoration of CDO river basin, its watersheds and sub-watersheds. Dr. Quiaoit said we

need to take care of our watershed to continue water security and prevent flooding. (JMOR/PIA10) SUPPLEMENTAL EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE LATE SPOUSES JAIME U. FALCON, SR. AND LEONCIA U. FALCON

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late MERDIAN P. AVILA, who died in January 20, 2014 Cagayan de Oro City, without any will; at the time of his death the deceased is the registered owner of a parcel of land, more particularly described as follows: TRANSFER CERTIFCATION OF TITLE NO. T-46829; A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 2006-D-1-D, of the subdivision plan (LRC) Psd-143099, being a portion of Lot 2006-D-1 (LRC) Psd-134307, LRC Rec. No. N-30882 situated in the District of Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City; are the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH SPECIAL POWER OF ATTY; SYLVIA M. AVILA, widow, MARIA PSYCHE CHRISTIA A. AGUHOB married, MERDIAN M. AVILA III, married and MERDIAN M. VILA IV, single, all of legal age, Filipino citizens and residents at 2-B Acacia Street, Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City; HEREBY GIVING AND GRANTING unto out said attorney-in-fact powers and authority to do and perform all and every act requisite or necessary to be done in and about the premises as fully to all intents and purposes as we might or could lawfully do if personally present, with full power substitution and revocation, and hereby ratifying and confirming all that our said attorney-in-fact or her substitute shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof; Under Notary Public of Atty. 76; Page No. 15; Book No. 100; Series of 2019.

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late GERONIMO PAIGNA, who died on and PILAR PAIGNA, who died on, both died at Gitagum, Misamis Oriental; That the deceased, at the time of their death, left a Parcel of Land situated in Pangayawan, Gitagum, Misamis Oriental and more particularly described as follows: TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION; COVERED BY TAX DECLARATION NO. 023234; Location of Property: PANGAYAWAN, GITAGUM, MISAMIS ORIENTAL; Cadastral Lot No. : 13522; Boundaries : North : Lot 025; East : Brgy. Road; South: Brgy. Road; West : Brgy. Road; Kind of Property : Residential; Area: ONE HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE (125) S.Q.M. more or less; Market Value: P27,500.00; Assessed Value: 2,750.00; are the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH A DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PARCEL OF LAND; made and entered by and between; that the heirs of the late GERONIMO PAIGNA & PILAR PAIGNA, represented by their children, namely: IRENIO PACANA, FRANCISCO PAIGNA, SR. (deceased), represented by his son, ALVIN OBSIOMA PAIGNA, NORMA PAIGNA PAYLA (deceased), represented by HERNANDO P. PAYLA, ANACURITA PAIGNA NORO (deceased) represented by EDGARDO NORO, FREDISWENDA PAIGNA CANTERO (deceased) represented by EVELEN MAGALLANES, AIDA PAIGNA GUPANA (deceased) represented by ANDIE P. GUPANA, of legal age, Filipino citizen, with residence and postal address at Gitagum, Misamis Oriental and IRENE OBSIOMA PAIGNA, of legal age, Filipino citizen, single, with residence and postal address at Blk. 2, Lot 46 Summer field East Subd., Dolores St., Taytay Rizal, Manila hereinafter referred to as the BUYER/VENDEE; That for and in consideration of the sum of FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS ONLY (PHP 50,000.00) Philippine Currency receipt of said amount is hereby acknowledged by the SELLER/ VENDOR after the amount is paid in hand by the BUYER/S or VENDEE/s the SELLER/S or VENDER/S hereby SELL, CEDE, TRANSFER and CONVEY the above-described properties containing an area of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE (125) SQUARE METERS, more or less; in favor of the BUYER/S or VENDEE/S his/her heirs, assigns or successors-in-interest, free from any liens and encumbrances, free from any third-party claimant whomsoever and the same in nontenanted; Under Notary Public of Atty. EMELITO J. MARQUIÑO; as per Doc No. 410; Page No. 82; Book No. XIII; Series of 2017.

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late JAIME P. FALCON, SR., who died on December 01, 1993 at Butuan City, Agusan del Norte and LEONCIA U. FALCON, who died on March 30, 1979, at Butuan City, Agusan del Norte; That the both deceased, died intestate, without any WILL or Testament, and without any outstanding debts in favor of any person or entity; That the first ExtraJudicial Settlement for the First three (3) parcels of land mentioned therein last February 12, 2019; the first ExtraJudicial Settlement was duly notarized by Atty. Clint T. Dabalos, Notary Public of Butuan City and Agusan del Norte under Doc. No. 197, Page No. 41, Book No. LXXXXII, Series of 2019, dated February 12, 2019; that after a period of further research, one (1) parcel of land exist and was found out to have been missed unintentionally under the first Extra-Judicial Settlement; the Supplemental Extra-Judicial Settlement is hereby executed by the same heirs of Jaime P. Falcon, Sr. and Leoncia U. Falcon to include one (1) untitled property under Tax Declaration No. 06-01-0019-00282, located at Barangay Maygatasan, Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur and more particularly described as follows: A parcel of land, Lot 538, a portion of PLS-225-C-1, bounded on the North by Lot No. 539, on the South by the Road; on the East by the Road and on the West by Lot No. 560, containing an area of Four Hundred Fifty (450) square meters; based on the latest and approval cadastral survey the exact and final area of Parcel IV is now FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY-EIGHT (478) square meters; are the subject of AGREEMENT made and entered by and between; 1. Ricardo U. Falcon, Sr., of legal age, Filipino, married to Cencepcion Morales-Falcon, residing at Butuan City, Agusan delo Norte; 2. Fernando U. Falcon, of legal age, Filipino, married to Josefina MigriñoFalcon, residing at Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental; 3. Mercedes F. Monton, of legal age, Filipino, married to Perdo A. Monton, residing at Butuan City, Agusan del Norte; 4. Jaime U. Falcon, Jr., widower, of legal age, Filipino, residing at Cagayan de Oro City; 5. Antonio U. Falcon Sr., of legal age, Filipino, married to Victoria Mapa Falcon, residing at Butuan City, Agusan del Norte; 6. Bartolome U. Falcon, of legal age, Filipino, married to Elena de los Santos-Falcon, residing at Butuan City, Agusan del Norte; 7. Laudecia F. Acquiatan, of legal age, Filipino, married to Domningo B. Acquiatan, residing at Butuan City, Agusan del Norte; 8. Felma F. Felicia, of legal age, Filipino, married to Roel B. Felicia, residing at Butuan City, Agusan del Norte; 9. Daniel U. Falcon, of legal age, Filipino, married to Lorna Agcopa-Falcon, residing at Butuan City, Agusan del Norte; 10. Eduardo U. Falcon, of legal age, Filipino, married to Rosemarie Chavez-Falcon, residing at Butuan City, Agusan del Norte; 11. Allan U. Falcon, of legal age, Filipino, married to Marybeth Alcano-Falcon, residing at Butuan City, Agusan del Norte; 12. Jacqueline F. Fuentes, of legal age, Filipino, married to Errol P. Fuentes, residing at Butuan City, Agusan del Norte; Under Notary Public of Atty. CLINT T. DABALOS; as per Doc No. 150; Page No. 31; Book No. LXXXIII; Series of 2019.

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EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMEN WITH SPECIAL POWER OF ATTY

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH A DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PARCEL OF LAND

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Wednesday, May 22, 2019

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MIAA notes higher income in Duterte admin; remits P3.42-B dividend By MA. CRISTINA ARAYATA

MANILA -- The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA), which manages the country’s main gateway, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), on Tuesday noted that its income has been increasing since the start of the Duterte administration, remitting

a total of PHP3.42 billion dividends to the government, the highest in MIAA’s history. Last year’s dividend is 50 percent higher than in 2017. MIAA, in a statement, said that its dividend payments have significantly increased since President Rodrigo Duterte assumed

office in 2016. The MIAA is required to remit at least 50 percent of its annual income to the national government. Arlene Britanico, MIAA assistant general manager for Finance and Administration, told the Philippine News Agency (PNA) that the increasing income is due to increase in flights,

passengers, additional concessions coupled with the strict implementation of the Point Of Sale system, imposition of variable parking rates at terminal as well as opening of additional parking areas. She added that the sale of MIAA property to DPWH for C5 extension have largely contributed to the increase

on its net income in 2018. MIAA have remitted the dividend to the Bureau of National Treasury last May 15. Meanwhile, apart from the dividend, MIAA said it has also remitted PHP5.4 billion for the corporate income taxes and national government’s share in gross revenues for the year 2018.

China interested in producing film about Pinoy datu - PCOO chief

PRESIDENTIAL Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Marfori Andanar recently bared that China is interested in producing a film about a Filipino datu who settled in the Shandong Province in the 1300’s. In an interview last week, Andanar told media that producing a film about the life of a certain “Datu Padulay” by China was brought about during the Conference on Asian Civilizations Dialogue (CDAC) held in Beijing. Andanar said that Datu Padulay was a celebrated name in Shandong, a province of China where he settled down and had a family. “Descendants of the Filipino datu are still alive today. So one of the takeaways there was, gustong tumulong ng bansang China na gumawa ng pelikula about Datu Padulay – iyong Datu, it was a Pilipinas Datu, mga 1300’s na nagpunta ng Shandong, China tapos namatay siya doon. So nagkaroon siya ng pamilya doon, ngayon mayroon na siyang basque doon, mayroong siyang statue and all; tapos iyong kaniyang mga descendants nandoon pa rin,” Andanar said. “Meaning, before the Spaniards even arrived in our country, ay mayroon nang trading relations ang China at Pilipinas; and during that time, we were called the ‘Kingdom of the East’ kasi hindi pa naman tayo Philippines eh, hindi pa dumarating iyong Espanyol,” he added. Andanar said China wants to produce the film “with any good director who will be interested in the Philippines.” See FILM, page 11

PCOO Sec. Andanar in a photo op with his favorite Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi during the Asian Film & Tv Week 2019 launch in Beijing, China.

MIAA General Manager Ed Monreal said the management is committed on improving the fiscal management while also improving the infrastructure and operations of NAIA. MIAA’s fiscal performance must resonate the management’s efforts to make every passenger satisfied, he remarked. (PNA)

Local pump prices headed up this week By JOANN VILLANUEVA

MANILA -- After backto-back price rollbacks this month, pump prices are set to pivot in the opposite direction as local oil companies announced they will be raising prices once again in a bid to keep up with international crude price swings. Petron, PTT Philippines, Seaoil, Petro Gazz, and Flying V were the first to send out announcements that they will be increasing the prices of unleaded gasoline by PHP0.90 per liter, diesel by PHP0.80 per liter, and kerosene by PHP0.75 per liter. Other oil companies have yet to make formal announcements about the impending price hike but are expected to do so within the day or they may simply make the upward adjustment without fanfare, as has been the case in the past. Oil executives have been quoted as saying that the latest oil price hike simply tracks the current direction of the world crude market, which is being reflected locally. They emphasized that this upward price adjustment is “revenue neutral” for local oil firms because it does not affect their bottom line. (PNA)

Telcos assure Huawei users of continued services despite US ban By AEROL JOHN PATEÑA

MANILA -- Major telecommunication firms in the country assured Huawei smartphone users of continuing communication services despite efforts by the United States government to ban the products of the

Chinese-based technology provider in countries worldwide due to cybersecurity concerns. In a s t at e m e nt on Monday, PLDT Inc. said its subscribers that have availed Huawei handsets and devices will continue to function normally on

its network. “In light of the recent trade ban of the United States government on Huawei products, PLDT and Smart Communications, Inc. wish to assure its customers who have availed of Huawei handsets and devices via its official chan-

nels that said products will continue to function normally on the PLDT-Smart network,” the PLDT’s statement read. PLDT and Smart will coordinate with Huawei in addressing concerns regarding future firmware and software updates for

phones, pocket WiFi units and other devices. Meanwhile, Globe Telecom assured its customers that the current situation at Huawei will not impact its network services. “We are aware of news circulating regarding some See TELCOS, page 11

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perform the managerial acts right after the election. If the incumbent candidates are meted a “FORCE LEAVE,” it means that they are prohibited to gain access to the resources of the government. They could not use the transport vehicles, would not have control of the public places where public rallies are expected to be held. For instance, once the incumbent candidates are on leave, the interior government could issue directives to all barangays to issue permits to any candidates who desire to use the covered court during election rallies. Under the present setup, it is unfortunate that the barangay officials identified as supporters of the incumbents deny permit to political rivals who want to use the public areas during campaign rallies. This condition is perennial during the election campaign period. The CYNOSURE strongly believes that unless the COMELEC passes a resolution requiring the incumbent candidates to be on the FORCE LEAVE upon filing of the COCs, the election playing field would always be detrimental to the rivals. Without the “FORCE LEAVE” resolution against the incumbent candidates, the “fair election” laws are useless and inoperative. Without the “FORCE LEAVE” provisions, the issue about fraudulent elections and incredible election results would continue. Without the “FORCE LEAVE” resolution, the idea of having a clean and honest election is nothing, but a ridiculous proposition -0Email comments/reactions: crisguardian@yahoo.com

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city mayors.

Today, we can feel that getting a job for the college alumni is not easy. When they are not from the technology colleges, they should be in the conventional jobs. In a bank, for example, they can be employed as cashiers, account officers, tellers, and the like. Unfortunately, those positions are now disappearing. They have been replaced by internet banking systems. It is also a reminder for the people. They should be smart to choose their national leaders. In political campaigns, they need to be literate towards this reminder. Complex problems in the fourth industry revolution (the 4-IR) need the smart and futurist leaders. Let the people aware of such complex problems! It is a must for them to be able to give their votes smartly for choosing their leaders. Dr. Djuwari is the director of language laboratory at STIE Perbanas Surabaya, the editor of some research journals in the Philippines and Indonesia. He is also a journalist in some newspapers in Indonesia; the president of International association of scholarly publishers, editors, and reviewers (IASPER).

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Andanar also told media that the conference he attended in Beijing last week was very productive since several good things were discussed such as: “the importance of believing that no civilization is dominant over the other; open-mindedness to new ideas; traditions and culture.

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U.S. tech companies cutting their ties with Huawei. We have received assurance from Huawei that the company will continue to provide security updates and after sales services to its device users using the Globe network,” Globe’s statement read. Both telcos said they will continue to provide updates on the issue particularly on its impact on their services. PLDT and Globe had partnered with Huawei Technologies for the rollout of its fifth generation (5G) mobile services in the country this year. Media reports stated that Google barred Huawei from accessing updates to its Android operating system resulting in new designs of Huawei smartphones losing access to some Google

Wednesday, May 22, 2019 apps. Existing Huawei users, however, will still be able to update apps and push through security fixes, as well as update Google Play services. Huawei said it would continue to provide security updates and after sales services to all existing Huawei smartphone and tablet products covering those have been sold or still in stock globally. The United States Commerce Department added Huawei to its Entity List last week preventing the company in acquiring technology from American firms without government approval. The US alleged that the technology network of Huawei is being used for surveillance and other eavesdropping purposes by the Chinese government. (PNA)

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environmental problems. She said the WTE facility would require large volumes of wastes to produce energy, encouraging consumers to produce more wastes, and resulting in the release of air pollutants. Even as the proponents of the WTE project claimed that it has worked for Japan, Fuertes said the Japanese government is noted for its strict environmental monitoring, and the maintenance and operation of this technology would be costly to the local government. She said the waste problem is “everyone’s concern” and urged consumers to forego single-use plastics and other throwaway items to reduce trash. “Let us capitalize on what is the long term solution. We need to change our lifestyle so that everybody will be happy. It’s only a matter of discipline and will,” she said. The newly elected councilors of the city’s three districts were proclaimed last week. (Antonio L. Colina IV/MindaNews)

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panel is planning to work until the canvassing is completed to be able to immediately schedule the proclamation. “We’re expecting the results from L.A. (Los Angeles) to arrive in Washington by around 8 p.m. Philippine time. That would be canvassed there by the SBOC (Special Board of

Canvassers). But once these are canvassed by the SBOC in Washington, it will be transmitted electronically and hopefully that would be fast. Our Commissioners are planning to stay until it is done so that we can push for the proclamation as soon as possible,” Jimenez said. He added that the only concern is just the transport of the election returns from LA to Washington. On the other hand, he added that they have not yet officially invited the

would-be winners of national positions. “Our notices ang ongoing. Just about that point, there are no invitations yet,” Jimenez said. Asked if there is a new scheduled date of proclamation, the Comelec official said, “For now, it’s not today but I guess the reasonable expectation is within a day or two. But at this point, with everything that’s happened, let’s just wait what will happen, but again, it’s not today.”

As of Monday, a week after the May 13 midterm polls, the Comelec sitting as the National Board of Canvassers (NBOC) has tallied 166 out of the 167 Certificates of Canvass (COCs).

Impact of the DepEd Computerization Program By JOCELYN LUZANO ARAGOS Teacher –III Governor Pelaez Elem. School Medina District

The Department of Education, clearly understands this importance and been working on making all schools to have an access to ICT through DepEd Computerization Program (DCP). Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is now imperative in all areas, be it in office or in school. Effective use of ICT across the curriculum results in significantly increased levels of pupil engagement which in turn raises levels of attainment. It is now becoming one of the basic building blocks of modern society, thus, investing in ICT will have a worthy effect not only on teaching and

learning but to the countries industrial aspect as a whole. The DCP was implemented to help schools participate in ICT related programs, paper works of the teachers were reduced and DCP would improve the teaching and learning process. It is among DepEd’s efforts to raise the ICT literacy to learners, teachers, and school heads by integrating ICT in the school system. All schools all over the country even from the farthest area were being distributed with sets of computers. Children will be able to manipulate real computers and they were able to see video clips related to their lessons. Computers enable children to learn through creating, drawing and surfing just as they gain hands-on knowledge and

understanding. Classes become lively with these technologies. Children are very eager and participative if ICT is integrated in lessons. Teaching and learning process would be easy. Teachers need to cope with new technologies too for they are now the weapon to teach, we need to be manipulative and in some other way we should engage to different seminars and trainings related to ICT for we are still to facilitate this program for us teach children with technology effectively. Without teachers’ expertise in technologies DCP fails and become useless. To achieve this program let us be collaborative. Remember! Technology won’t replace Teachers!!!

My Life’s Journey (Part 1) By MERLYN P. YAMA Maquilao Integrated School, Tangub City

I did not understand everything that happened in my life but I just keep going. I did not know where I was going but I just pursued, I was crying but and did not know what to do but I was praying. My life as truly nothing but I kept on trusting God that one day I could make it through. I was born normal from a poor but a happy family and I am the eldest daughter of four children to be thankful for. When I was a child, I was so contented in my life because of so many simple things that they offered me where love was really found in a healthy environment in the barrio. I have my hardworking parents who loved and where there to guide me, two brothers and a sister, relatives and friends who were played and cared for me. Poverty wasn’t the hindrance to my parents of sending us in school. In fact my elder brothers had their studies in the private school and state university and earned a degree. Few days after graduation, my eldest brother laid a job in a Rural Bank in our place

and met a beautiful high school lady and in loved with her. They have their relationship intimately and were both very happy. It was March 11, 1986, unfortunately my life was shrunk when my eldest and most beloved brother was killed murdered by the brother and two relatives of his girlfriend because of jealousy and insecurities. I had really felt the sadness in my heart and hopeless. I was second year high school during that time and started to hate God and keep asking myself why….? It was then the beginning where my parents felt the same sadness and frustrated so much. The courage of sending their younger children to school weakened. The death of my brother was one thing that I could not forget, not because I was so emotional but it was the moment that made our life miserable. The pitiful sides of my life continued until I came to realize that God alone is the answer of my problems. And that I came back to believe God into my life. Time came I graduated from my Secondary studies and needed to decide pursu-

ing my studies in college. The problem was where to study and who will support my needs. God is good. I met somebody who had a kind heart and offered a help. He brought me to one of the Catholic religious institution in neighboring city, the Immaculate Conception College who is recently became La Salle University nowadays of Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental to take examination for working scholar students. Passed and became one of them. I was assigned in the college Registrar’s Office as working student assistant. I need only to make a little bit of sacrifices in time and effort of my studies until I graduated from the degree of Bachelor of Science in Commerce major in Accounting. How lucky I was, for I was hired by the school a day after graduation and take the position of the Chief, Subject Evaluator in the Registrar’s office. I don’t received high scholastic award but I made my studies successful and meaningful. I am proud for the fruit of my hard work and sacrifices. To God be the glory!

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Daghang salamat Daghang salamat sa inyong hugot sa inyong pagsalig ug pagsuporta nga pagsalig sa among ug pagsuporta sa TEAM GAREVE. administrasyon.

Hon. CELSO G. REGENCIA Re-elected Mayor of Iligan City

MSGR. JEMAR L. VERA CRUZ

Re-elected Vice Mayor of Iligan City

Hon. BARRY BAGUIO Re-elected Mayor of Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte

Atty. BENNY P. BAGUIO

Re-elected Vice Mayor of Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte