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Fake ‘frontliner’ robs hospital in Bukidnon

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GenSan reverts to GCQ

By CRIS DIAZ, Executive Editor

AMP ALAGAR, Cagayan de Oro City: A fake “frontliner” was arrested on suspicion of robbing a hospital in Bukidnon with a cash amount of P 59,250.

In a report to the police regional office here Saturday, the suspect was identified as Janroy Labita y Lagdao, 29, single, of Purok 3B, Can-ayan, Malaybalay City. Malaybalay Chief of Police L/Col. Jerry A. Tambis, said that the police investigators recovered P 55,000 of various denomination from the suspect. The amount is already short of P4,250 cash, Tambis said. Tambis said that the CCTV footage showed the

suspect wearing the frontliner’s “personal protective equipment” (PPE) when he destroyed and emptied the hospital’s vault about 8:44 in the evening on May 18, 2021. On May 19, 2021, the hospital cashier Jovelyn Gamao y Realda, 52, reported to the police that the vault located in the hospital’s medical director was destroyed with the cash amount of P 59,250 missing. Tambis said that in the CCTV footage, Gamao idenSee ROBS, page 15

By ROMMEL G. REBOLLIDO, MindaNews

OISCA is an international organization based in Japan committed and dedicated to promoting international cooperation. Among its programs is on sericulture industry development in the Philippines. It funded the construction of a silkworm rearing house in Barangay Patag. Misamis Oriental is among the seven

GENERAL SANTOS CITY — Officials here announced Monday that the city is back to the general community quarantine (GCQ) status in fighting the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic starting 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, 25 May, until 30 June 2021. Under the new classification, malls and department stores will be closed except for groceries and supermarkets and other essential stores while cockfighting, nightclubs, pubs and other similar entertainment establishments will not be allowed to operate, lawyer Arnel Zapatos, city administrator, said. Eateries and restaurants are only to serve take-out or to-go orders and no dineins, he said. An existing liquor ban will also be in effect until June 30, he added. With the GCQ guide-

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DESERTED PARK. Not a soul in sght in this park usually brimming with Sunday churchgoers and families as General Santos City implements a no-movement Sunday to help avert a rise in COVID-19 cases in the city. GenSan authorities eye possible penalties like community service for violators of health protocols and ordinances following a noted daily surge in new Covid19 cases. mindanews photo by rommel g. rebollido

Japan org lauds sericulture rearing houses in Misamis Oriental

MISAMIS ORIENTAL--Japanese national, Yukihiro Ishibashi, Resident Representative of OISCA (Organization for Industrial, Spiritual and Cultural Advancement) International expressed his satisfaction with the sericulture rearing houses in Misamis Oriental particularly A medical worker extracts a dose of Pfizer vaccine during the the two sericulture project sites in Sitio vaccination rollout for senior citizens at the covered court Saguing, Barangay Patag, Opol, and of Brokenshire Hospital in Davao City on Thursday (20 May Barangay Balubal, Cagayan de Oro City. 2021.

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CLI’s second horizontal project in CDO 75% sold out in a month

LEADING developer in VisMin Cebu Landmasters’ Velmiro Heights CDO with 518 house-and-lot units is 75% sold out one month after market introduction. The project is expected to earn P1.78 billion in sales revenue. High sales velocity of the listed company’s latest horizontal project in Cagayan de Oro City shows strong mid-market residential arena in the

Visayas and Mindanao region. The P983 million development is the second horizontal project of CLI in Cagayan de Oro carrying the same residential brand. Velmiro’s house-and-lot units have floor areas ranging from 48 sqm to 140 sqm and have experienced high sales velocity in its five VisMin locations. CLI has thus far launched 1,800 Velmiro units priced from P2.3M to P7M.

“COVID 19 heightened the need for homes offering safety and security not only among wage earners but also among mid-market executives and entrepreneurs in key cities in the South,” according to CLI chief operating officer Franco Soberano. Studies have identified an annual housing backlog of 800,000 units in VisMin with the entire industry See SOLD, page 15

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GenSan hospitals 100% full; surge in COVID cases traced to family gatherings

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By ROMMEL G. REBOLLIDO, MindaNews

ENERAL SANTOS CITY – Residents here may just have to forgo celebrating family milestones as part of an effort to fight the spread of the dreadful coronavirus (COVID-19). Authorities today reported that all seven major hospitals in the city are already 100 percent full, 83.33 percent of which are COVID-19 cases. Of this number, 69 percent are from this city while the rest are from nearby towns in South Cotabato and Sarangani. A COVID-19 monitoring report says that 89.5 percent of the 23 ICU beds are now in use while the only 14 mechanical ventilators in the city, 42 percent are being used.

Officials have already considered tighter health and safety measures, including the revocation of permits earlier issued for mass gatherings after daily new cases of infection doubled since four days ago. On Wednesday last week, the local health monitoring unit listed new cases of COVID-19 at 65, another 69 new cases on Thursday, another 68 on Friday and 63 on Saturday. Total active cases now stand at 533. Previous to May 19, the numbers were hovering at only over 20 daily new cases. Apparently alarmed by the new development, a group of physicians here urged local health authorities to come up with more strict measures to avert the

seemingly fast spread of the coronavirus in the city. Dr. Fidel Peñamante, president of the Gensan Medical Society, said the local Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious diseases (IATF) needs to further strengthen its anti-COVID-19 measures by first looking into how the coronavirus appears to be spreading fast. In a meeting Friday by the IATF attended by different sectors, the sudden surge in daily cases were “contact traced” to family gatherings over the past weeks, including Mother’s Day celebration, birthdays, weddings and baptism events which normally gather relatives from other places to celebrate their milestones. It was noted that 70 percent of the new cases

COVID-19 in the city were close contacts of earlier confirmed cases. A report by the City Health Office said 48 of the 68 new cases on May 21 were close contacts of an infected patient, possibly a kin or friend. Earlier on, no less than Mayor Ronnel Rivera bared that he received reports from health units about transmission among families and households, infecting even children. Among the children infected is a nine-month old. Notably, 54 percent or 288 of the new cases, as of May 22, are asymptomatic, the report said. Records of the Department of Health bare that General Santos hospitals have 308 available beds for confirmed and probable patients, 225 in isolation facilities, 60 in wards.

Nurse, 2 others fall in P440,000 buy bust By CRIS DIAZ, Executive Editor

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY: Three suspects, including a nurse, were collared Monday in separate drug buy busts here that netted a total of 65 grams of illegal drugs worth P440,000. Agents of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) nabbed a certain “Bro,” the 22-year-old nurs-

ing fresh graduate, during a buy bust in his rented pad in Lapasan, this city. Lawyer Nolan Gadia, the NBI team leader, said that about 60 grams of Shabu (Methamphetamine Hydrochloride) valued at P 406,000 were recovered in the suspect’s rented pad. “We are not disclosing

the true name of “Bro” at the moment because the NBI is pursuing the alleged source of the Shabu,” Gadia said. He said that the suspect was reportedly the supplier of local client-users, most of them call center agents and medical workers. In a separate entrapment, the local police arrested two construction workers

and seized about 5 grams of Shabu worth P 34,000. Police identified the suspects as Ariel Gilbolingo and Paul Christian Tesara, both also residentd of Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City. Law enforcers said that charges with violation of the comprehensive antiillegal drug act were readied against the suspects.

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On loose talks about a possible quarantine reclassification of the city, city administrator Arnel Zapatos said they are not considering at the moment recommending a reclassification of the city’s current modified general community quarantine status. The local government here still hopes that the cur-

rent No-Movement-Sunday and nightly six-hour curfew being implemented until May 31 may significantly lessen the cases. A new and more strict quarantine guidelines, including a clear definition on a ban on mass gatherings, is expected to be out on Monday. (Rommel G. Rebollido / MindaNews)

Celebrate questions even when we do not have answers By HELEN R. LUCMAN Carmen National High School Master Teacher II Senior High School Teacher

We balance our moral ferocity with humility and tenderness. First, we need the humility of consistent self-examination. This requires us to do something very countercultural: Celebrate questions even when we do not have answers. Our culture rewards certainty, confidence, and definitive answers. By celebrating questions, we increase the likelihood of identifying the potential harm we might do in the name of our values. Every idea, no matter how well-intentioned, casts a shadow and holds the potential for some harm. When we examine our assumptions and ask difficult questions about our beliefs and behaviors, when we practice humility, we can avoid the traps of demonizing others, which so many of us seem to fall into. When we balance ferocity with humility, we also may discover new,

unforeseen responses to big issues. We need to cultivate something even more radical: tenderness. Tenderness allows us to open our hearts to our own pain and joy, as well as others’. It is so easy to close down in the face of suffering.. I learned about the balance of ferocity, humility, and tenderness from Elie Wiesel. Holocaust survivor, author, activist, and Nobel Prize winner, Elie Wiesel was also a master teacher. He believed that education, when designed with a focus on morality and humanism, could change the course of human historyAt the center of his approach was what he called Memory. He defined Memory as “the moral ingredient in education, which humanizes and sensitizes us to one another.” His pedagogy was explicit and intentional in its focus on the goal of instilling Memory in his students. “My goal as a teacher”, “is to humanize, to sensitize.” He told his students, “Whatever you learn, remember: the learning must make you more, not less, human.” “I always teach with an open heart. Not just for moral reasons, but for pragmatic ones—a teacher’s open heart makes it possible for students to open their hearts as well.” We need to read history through a moral lens, to draw out enduring lessons that can clarify our own choices in this moment. As Professor Wiesel often said, “It is not enough to know the facts. We must take things—history, current events—personally.” When we do so, he taught, we explore and embrace new ways of thinking, learn new habits of questioning, and, ultimately, find a deeper sense of common humanity.

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RB Caraga conducts training on Business Continuity Planning and Management

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UTUAN CITY – The Regional Tripartite Wages & Productivity Board – Caraga in coordination with Department of Trade and IndustryCaraga conducts Training on Business Continuity Planning and Management on May 11, 2021 at

Almont Inland Resort, JC Aquino Avenue, Butuan City. The said activity was conducted in four batches, two sessions in the morning participated by 19 establishments and two sessions in the afternoon participated by 15 establishments.

The objective of the aforementioned activity is to give relevant ideas and inputs on how to drive businesses into more productive and bounce back as resilient industries during this New Normal. Mr. Earl D. Dela Victoria, Board

School Administrative Officers’ tasks By: RICHIE O. TUDTUD

Generally, Administrative Officers are responsible for day-to-day task management within an organization. This role requires multitasking across a range of responsibilities, including scheduling, handling payroll and accounting activities, receiving and forwarding communications, and taking care of more general clerical duties. Administrative officers may also be responsible for event planning and organization, as well as serving as a greeter for incoming clients. Administrative officers must be highly organized and self-motivated. The role also requires individuals who possess strong communication skills. Administrative officers perform some or all of the following duties: A. Oversee and co-ordinate office administrative procedures and review, evaluate and implement new procedures B. Establish work priorities, delegate work to office support staff, and ensure deadlines are met and procedures are followed C. Administer policies and procedures related to the release of records in processing requests under government access to information and privacy legislation D. Co-ordinate and plan for office services, such as accommodation, relocations, equipment, supplies, forms, disposal of assets, parking, maintenance and security services E. Assist in preparation of operating budget and maintain inventory and budgetary controls F. Assemble data and prepare periodic and special reports, manuals and correspondence. `In educational institutions a School Administrative Officer is responsible to the Principal or the supervisor in providing assistance for school routines, classroom activities and financial and administrative matters. A School Administrative Officer can be required to undertake Finance Undertaking, under the supervision of the Principal, the day to day banking, bookkeeping and general accounting duties including receipting and ordering. Assisting the Principal and/or School heads with end of year financial procedures by way of computerized/manual systems. In Office and Reception Undertaking, he or she execute routine telephone duties, taking messages, noting appointments and other reception duties. Other duties include also Enrolling students; Drafting of routine correspondence;

Preparing correspondence; Maintaining filing, indexing or record systems; Collecting, distributing and posting mail; Operating and caring for office and/or classroom equipment and machinery; Arranging quotations for the purchase, maintenance and disposal of office and classroom equipment; Arranging quotations for minor maintenance; Using computer based programs/systems to design, layout and print school publications and learning materials; Photocopying, duplicating and printing/ binding of school documents and learning materials; Administration Recording, transcribing and collating information including operation of computerized administrative systems; Ordering, purchasing, receiving, dispatching and stocktaking materials, goods and consumables, including compiling orders, unpacking, checking, sorting, shelving and storing items and maintaining inventories. Servicing school committees including processing and distribution of minutes; Teacher and Student Support Maintaining equipment, learning material and resources at a suitable standard; Maintaining work areas in a clean and tidy state; Caring for and comforting sick or distressed students; Using computerized library systems for accessioning, ordering, invoicing, monitoring of expenditure, cataloguing, data input and retrieval. Implementation of learning and other programs, under the supervision of a teacher, including library, physical education, sport and recreation activities. Monitoring (i.e. checking, observing and recording) student behaviour when teachers are periodically absent from the school library. Assisting with the supervision of students in the library during recess and lunch breaks. Assisting students with library research. Settling in new students. Helping infant students with toileting, ablution and dressing; Assisting with the organization of excursions. Implementation of learning and other programs, under the supervision of a teacher, in science laboratories. Within home science areas washing up, spot cleaning of floors, spot cleaning of windows within arm’s reach whilst standing on the floor, laundering of home science tea towels, aprons etc. Other duties may include: Managing lost property and clothing pools; Undertaking other related duties as determined by the principal or the supervisor.

Secretary VI discussed the Productivity Toolbox. He said that “The agency provides different Productivity programs and services to help establishments improve businesses and enhance workers to be more competitive, quality conscious and service oriented. Ms. Sara Mae Cassion-Dahuyla, discussed the Business Continuity Planning and Management. She emphasized

the objective and importance of Business Continuity Plan. She said during her discussion that “to help businesses mitigate disruption and unlock workforce productivity, Business Continuity Plan must be adopted and applied. She also said that,” it is important to remember that you should plan and prepare not only for events that will stop functions completely but for those that also

have the potential to adversely impact services or functions”. After thorough discussion, participants were given time to fill up the intended forms in preparation for their individual/respective firms as their own Business Continuity Plan. Lastly, participants are encouraged to avail of the other free programs and services of RTWPB.

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THE uncontrollable surge of positive cases is simply a non-compliance thing for Cagay-anons not following the minimum public standards set forth by the local IATF. That being said, the City Hall’s call for self-discipline is basically ignored en masse. This, despite daily snare drumming of health protocols, that most often than not, land in deaf ears of those sorely wishing to make the ‘new normal’ back to the old normal. True enough, we continuously flirt with Covid-19 pandemic like butterflies salivating among the wildflowers. For ignoring health protocols like wearing of face masks in public, we mess around consciously with the virus. This calls for self-restraint, after a Code Red has been put in place at NMMC — an indicator

that positive patients keep coming and increasing by the day. The presence of virus is massively ignored because of the feeling that we are always in the pink of health, and more so, we see ourselves as something like immortals — enduring, perpetual human beings. Having said that, the more we flirt with Covid-19, the higher the likelihood that we will catch the virus. The wearing of masks and face shields therefore has unmasked some kind of a human instinct in us — that of our strong resolve to survive this pandemic, yet we are complacent enough that we simply ignore IATF protocols. And almost half-way through the year now, we continue defying the protocols thus the lethal blow of the virus albeit the bizarre road to another chapter beyond is not farfetched. To those who religiously

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follow health protocols, never mind the ‘oh-thatmask-does not -go-withyour-outfit kind of uneasiness’ mantra as long as the virus will not be able to rip us through down to oblivion. Or that some kind of ‘ugliness’ of wearing masks that had brought us to think of a culture shock, which actually came as one big surprise since last year. Summing up, let us follow health protocols to the letter. To simply ignore IATF’s guidelines is short of saying ‘goodbye cruel world’. Wear your mask. Keep the distance. Keep safe. Stay home. (ruffy44_ph2000@ yahoo.com)

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When bad things happen.. ... to a good person. A simple statement or answer could be: bad things happen for the same reason anything happens. “We could bear nearly any pain or disappointment if we thought there was a reason behind it, a purpose, to it.” - a quotation by Rabbi Harold Kushner from his book “ When Bad Things Happen to Good People”. In times of pandemic, wars and natural disasters many bad things happened - and yes, to good people too. It would make sense for “bad things” to happen to “bad people” wouldn’t it? But a “good person” like me and you? Dr. Ralph Lewis, U.S. psychiatrist, stressed it as fol-

lows: “As a meaning-seeking species, we tend to process events in terms of what they mean to us: is it good or bad for us? And it is a human habit to infer deliberate intention to events in self-referential ways. “Why did this happen?” and “Why me?” are therefore natural and common questions asked by many people when faced with a sudden adverse event, such as a diagnosis of cancer. “What did I do to deserve this? Did I do something to cause it?” Many people are inclined to wonder if they are being punished by God for some past transgressions, or to ponder if there is some intended mysterious plan or higher reason for their misfortune, perhaps

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some intended lesson in their suffering.” Back to Harold S. Kushner being a rabbi, with a spiritual perspective that’s both simple and enlightening. Still, it’s his personal experience of tragedy that makes him a comforting fellow traveler for anyone holding deep hurt. Rabbi Harold S. Kushner’s son, died of progeria at 14 years of age. Progeria is a very rare genetic disorder that quickly leads a child to age, leading to death by late childSee THINGS, page 15

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Vaccine it is! FROM mere numbers and statistics last year, covid now has names and faces on it. The last few weeks took covid closer to home as our own relatives and friends got infected. Most of them were blessed to have recovered but sadly 3 of them did not make it. If only they were vaccinated, they probably had a better chance of beating the unseen enemy. They missed the vaccines for three different reasons: The first one got the virus just a few weeks after the vaccine was rolled out for the senior citizens. Our friend was already scheduled and looking forward to getting the jab but the virus got to him first. If only he

was scheduled much earlier, things might have been different. The second one was a friend who has comorbidity. She was already in the vaccine site when she hesitated and backed out at the last minute. Had she taken it, she would have finished her 2nd dose already. Covid already got her by the time she felt ready. The third was a relative who also had the chance to be vaccinated under the A2 category but refused because he was waiting for his preferred brand that they ordered thru the company of her daughter. A brand that has a higher efficacy rate and that which will be accepted in the US and Europe, as he loved to travel. Sadly, no vaccine

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brand is best for him now as brand covid got him first. Three different stories, three different lives which could have been saved by the vaccine. From the time we started the vaccination, around 1.5M Filipinos have been inoculated but only 500T+ had the complete dose. This represents only 0.74% of our immunity herd target. The good news is we recently received close to four milSee VACCINE, page 15

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Running Organgs — the new Pinoy-made mobile game is taking the country by storm By JASMINE CARGULLO

QUARAN THINGS Buhay ng kabataan ni : Luzviminda B. Binolhay

Ngayong pandemya, may kaniya - kaniya tayong paraan para mapayabong ang tangan nating kakayahan at maiwasan ang bumabagyong kalungkutan. Malayo man ito sa ating nakasanayan, wala itong ipinagkakaiba dahil hatid nito sa atin ay kasiyahan at pagkakakitaan. Boses ang puhunan, tiyaga ang labanan tila karera ng mga atletang nag uunahan sa takbuhan. Mistulang bida-kontrabida na tambalan sa isang teleseryeng paborito ng mga mamamayan. Ganito kung ituring ng karamihan ang kompetensyon sa pagitan ng kanilang mga kapwa mamimili, Pagkat sino ba naman ang mag-aakala na sa isang simpleng “mine” ay agad na mapapasayo ang mga magarbong kasuotan.

A new fun and addicting mobile game for both Android and Apple users has come to town! If you were waiting for all of 2020 for a big vacation, you’ll surely love playing Running Organgs. The game is 100% Pinoymade, conceptualized and developed by PurpleBug Inc., which is a local digital marketing company. Another one joining the roster of Philippines’ pride, indeed! Running Organgs is one of the most anticipated online games this 2021. The game aims to serve as not just an entertainment for people and to distract them from the setbacks brought by the COVID-19 crisis, but to also allow players to travel and recall the feeling of visiting the most famous tourist spots in the Philippines, all the while staying safe from the dangers of the COVID-19 virus.

Apart from providing entertainment, the game also aims to provide education to players about self-care and health. The characters, hence, the name “Running Organgs” is inspired from the human organs. The following are the characters of the game: • Brainstein (Brain): The one who holds the greatest understanding and wisdom among the members of the Running Organgs. His arch nemesis are illegal drugs • Amor (Heart): The fun and bubbly member of the Running Organgs. She wears her heart on her sleeve and loves to make friends. Her arch nemesis are the pictures of her ex-boyfriends. • Oliver (Liver): The cool, laidback, and most stylish member of the Running Organgs. His arch nemesis are alcoholic beverages.

• Lang-Lang and Leng-Leng (Lungs): Lang-Lang and LengLeng are twins. Lang-Lang is prim and proper, while Leng-Leng is a free-spirit. Their arch nemesis are cigarettes, vapes, and the COVID-19 virus. • Tammie (Stomach): The confident and bold member of the Running Organgs. She loves to eat to her heart’s content and knows how to have a good time! Her arch nemesis are poisonous substances. As a simple platformer game, people of all ages can enjoy playing Running Organgs.. With the overall unique art style and fun characters, you will surely enjoy every passing moment with this cute gang! Watch out for updates! PurpleBug Inc. will be releasing new versions within the year with additional characters and Philippine tourist spots. So far,

the game has already received positive feedback, most notably for its art style, characters, and concept. PurpleBug is a digital marketing agency in the Philippines that offers 360 degrees digital marketing solutions and online marketing services such as web design services and web development services. Aside from these web solutions, PurpleBug also caters to search engine optimization services, online advertising, social media management services, online PR media, application development services, and other digital marketing solutions for businesses. Be sure to try it out! Happy playing! Download Running Organgs through these links: Android: https://bit. ly/2W1wZr3 iOS: https://apple.co/3qGdPFj

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DAR-10 holds region-wide knowledge, sharing forum

To further strengthen the coordination of farmers' assistance in northern Mindanao, the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR)-10 held a Regional Knowledge Sharing and Marketing forum as part of its “Project ConVERGE” or Convergence on Value Chain Enhancement for Rural Growth and Empowerment program. Representatives from various provinces in region 10 presented their programs As Project ConVERGE’s six-year program draws to a close this year, Mantibugao Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Farmers’ Cooperative Manager, Evangeline Frasco thanks and accomplishments in support of farmer cooperaDAR-10 for their life-changing agri-business interventions. (VPSB/PIA10)

tives within the Agrarian Reform Community Clusters (ARC Clusters) despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Regional Project Coordinator Paul Paulin said the forum is instrumental in the realignment and coordination of existing value-chain systems within DAR-10’s provincial initiatives. Launched in 2016, the multi-million project spanning six years aims to develop agribusiness initiatives in the provinces to capacitate rural farmers in increasing their earning capacity through skills and management training. Attended by Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-10 and Cagayan de

Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry as consulting guests, the provincial and farmer cooperative representatives were given guidance, leeway for potential partnerships, and networking. In addition to the presentations, the forum also tackled potential areas of concern in relation to the program’s sustainability and potential areas of growth in current initiatives. As Project ConVERGE draws to a close this year, the beneficiary-farmers expressed their gratitude for the trainings and assistance they received saying, “Dako kaayo among pasalamat sa See FORUM, page 14

Leadership skills for school administrators By: ELSA B. TAHUD Bulao Elementary School

As a school administrator, identifying and developing educational leadership skills and effectively incorporating these qualities in your role will be critical to your career transition. If you are a teacher, you already have many important educational leadership qualities to be a successful school leader. Transitioning from the classroom to the principal’s office could be a huge task and a challenging step to take, but it could be the best decision you will ever make. Only those who are interested to seek top leadership positions and leadership roles throughout their lives will have the desire to pursue a leadership role in education. And whether you are happier in the classroom or want to lead a school, either choice will be perfect for your specific situation. However, if you dream of becoming a school leader, you are required to have teaching experience before accepting a job in administration and an administrative license or credential. If you already have these, you are well on your way to applying for administrative positions, such as school principal or school head. Some Educational Leadership Qualities to ponder according to experts: 1.Demonstrate Teambuilding and Collaboration Skills - you are directly responsible for leading your team of staff and students to succeed. Therefore, you must develop and demonstrate how you can unite the school as one and lead in times of crisis or change. Be the first person to take action when something goes wrong. Propose new ideas to bring together teachers of different schools of thought to learn and flourish through extraordinary collaboration: Most teachers participate in extracurricular activities to become excellent team players. Develop your ability to coordinate with diverse people. Treat all individuals equally, regardless of gender, race,

age, creed, socio-economic level, etc. Put your prejudices behind you and strive to make this a highly inclusive and welcoming learning environment. Besides, you will have to learn to work with several different personalities – some will be very easy to get along with, while others may be difficult and frustrating. Nurture strong written and verbal communication skills: Whether you are speaking at an assembly, addressing the school PTA, or writing grant proposals, or your philosophy of administration and leadership, you must be able to communicate your thoughts clearly and concisely. If you find you struggle with either writing or public speaking, it may be a good idea to take night classes or distance learning courses to improve these pertinent skills. How you present yourself verbally or in written correspondence will indicate how you will be a leader. Organize and Encourage Professional Development Seminars and In-services: All your teaching staff need to keep their skills sharpened and their minds alert. Promote topics that are outside-the-box or are addressed less frequently than basic classroom instruction skills. These may include maintaining a stress-free life, innovatively reaching students, renewing the joy of teaching, and bringing the classroom to life. Do not make these inservices mandatory; instead, let your employees know that you will be attending and express why they must participate as well. Remain Up-to-date on Current Educational Administration Trends or Concerns: In the field of education, new thoughts, techniques, and devices are rising rapidly. It is essential that you stay on top of these issues, understand them, know how to communicate these new ideas to colleagues, and are willing to incorporate as many inspiring inventions as possible.

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Startups get boost from powerhouse 917Ventures leaders

THE nation faces more challenges due to the pandemic and the mandatory shift of Filipinos to digital tools as a new way of life.

917Ventures, the country’s largest corporate venture builder, ideates, launches and accelerates new businesses that provide solu-

Learnings By HELEN R. LUCMAN Carmen National High School Master Teacher II Senior High School Teacher

Whatever you learn, remember: the learning must make you more, not less, human. “We are here to learn together…As much as you will learn from me, I will learn from you. Teacher education as a shared journey through literature and ideas, one driven by an immense thirst for knowledge. He saw himself as a fellow traveler, admittedly better read than many of his students, but alive and awake to new possibilities and insights. This is why he emphasized and celebrated questions. “Questions connect us to one another, while answers separate us. Questions open us, while answers close us. There is quest in question.” Once he added, “Questions are a weapon in the battle against fanaticism. The fanatic believes he has all the answers, and has no questions. I only have questions, so I am their enemy. Questions can save us from the certainties that lead to fanaticism.” One of the challenges in questioning ourselves is that, when we are alone, it

is almost impossible to see the invisible assumptions that drive us. How might we engage in self-examination to bring to the surface the invisible assumptions and frameworks that define our life together? With our best secret weapon: one another. Professor Wiesel said, “It is the Otherness of the Other which fascinates me.” The Other is a person with a different set of assumptions, life experiences, and perspectives. It is only in the encounter with the Other that we become aware of our own ways of seeing. When we confront someone with radically different views and ways of approaching issues, the contrast between those views and our own renders our style and our assumptions visible. For Professor Wiesel, meeting and engaging in sustained dialogue with people of different beliefs was essential. So was the encounter with great texts. “We must look in mirrors. And great literature can act as a mirror.”

tions that enable citizens and communities to thrive. Some perfect examples of successful and innovative companies under 917Ventures are GCash, KonsultaMD, AdSpark, HealthNow, PureGo, and RUSH. Although 917Ventures is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Globe, it acts as a separate entity serving as a factory for start-up companies that have the potential to grow and scale fast. 917Ventures has its own powerhouse leadership team as the backbone of every successful venture: Vince Yamat, Managing Director Yamat is a former VP for product management of Globe, who once served as General Manager of Yondu and CEO of Ubersoft. During his stint in Globe, he co-piloted hundreds of projects supporting business-to-customers (B2C) and business-to-business (B2B) platforms. He is one of the esteemed investorjudges of business reality TV show, The Final Pitch (Season 6), tasked to evaluate the business proposals presented by contestants to tackle the economic and social impact of COVID-19. "917Ventures' primary goal is to help transform the Philippines into a digital nation. Our diverse

yet experienced & skilled leadership team makes this possible by committing to honing even greater leaders and builders that would help solve our nation's problems," said Vince Yamat, 917Ventures Managing Director. Mikey Garrovillo, Head of Product, Technology,

and Data Garrovillo worked for Globe, Chikka, WirelessHQ and Pudding Media, and has over 20 years of expertise in synthesizing organization of business goals with all design, development, and delivery strategies. Glenn Estrella, Head of

Ideation and Acceleration Former SVP of Globe and Head of Yondu, AdSpark, and Globe-Global Value Added Ser vices, Estrella’s transformation initiatives help businesses thrive and meet the demands of the fast-evolving See BOOST, page 14

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DOH XI calls on persons with comorbidities to register DAVAO CITY – Persons with comorbidities are urged to visit their barangay and register as they are the next priority group scheduled to get inoculated. In the virtual presser hosted by the Department of Health XI earlier today, DOH XI regional director Dr. Annabelle Yumang has called on those individuals with comorbidities to get themselves counted by visiting their barangay center. “Just like the previous priority groups, we are also coming up with a masterlist of the A3 group so we would know how many vaccines are needed for this group,” Dr. Yumang said. Qualified under the A3 Priority Group is any adult between 18-59 years old

with any controlled comorbidity. Identified comorbidities are among the top causes of COVID19 and national morbidity and mortality which include chronic respiratory disease, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, cerebrovascular disease, malignancy, diabetes, obesity, chronic liver disease, neurologic disease, immunodeficiency state. Based on the Department Memorandum 2021-0157, individuals under this priority group may just provide as proof of comorbidity the following issued the past 18 months: medical certificate from an attending physician; prescription for medicines; See REGISTER, page 14

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Original tribal stories digitized in Tagum’s new cultural project

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AGUM CITY -- The original indigenous stories of this city’s cultural communities found new platforms for massive distribution in a bold attempt to immortalize these stories by adopting digital tools that are attuned to the times. The Tagum City Historical and Cultural Center launched on Friday, May 21, 2021 its new project, the Digital Oman-Oman Series Project which aims to digitize the various tribal stories -- or Oman-Oman in the languages of the Tipanud -- of the indigenous cultural communities of Tagum. A by-product of the Community-Based PagIndo Program, the project

compiles hundreds of indigenous stories into various formats -- a podcast hosted on popular streaming app Spotify, a fully-illustrated children’s storybook and a coloring book. Mayor Allan Rellon, who served as the inaugural storyteller of the project, lauded the Center for its initiative to ensure that the stories of the Tipanud of Tagum will be told to future generations. He added that the adoption of technology to tell these stories creatively and efficiently will not only benefit Tagumenyo students, but also kids anywhere in the world. Highlighting the launching event was the inaugural story entitled Kumang

Modular Distance Learning: Printed Self-Learning Material ELSIE B. JUNIO Teacher III -Loguilo Elementary School Loguilo, Alubijid, Misamis Oriental

When COVID-19 hit, a lot of changes need to be applied in every sector especially the education sector. The Department of Education (DepEd) has decentralized the self-learning modules to be used by students this upcoming school year in an effort to fast-track the printing and distribution process especially for those without access to technology. By these, DepEd also assured that the safety and health of teachers and personnel will be its top priority during this pandemic and learning must be done at home only. Teachers who would need to visit their

schools to get materials to prepare the self-learning modules are required to follow the existing work arrangement and health protocols. This printed self-learning material becomes self-study for the students at home. With so much information available on printed material at students’ fingertips. It’s easier than ever for students to understand what was given. During the pandemic self-study is the best thing students can do, it is to go beyond simply learning what their class textbook and instructor teach them in face-to-face.

Printed self-learning material encourages students to learn more efficiently. Exploring a topic on his or her own encourages your child to actively engage with the information. They are able to think about topics more deeply and make connections between what they are learning. And when students are engaged about what they are learning, they’re able to remember it better. Students can also learn at their own pace. It allows students to take learning at their own pace, focusing on areas they are most interested in.

and Pait, an original AtaManobo Fable as told by Bae Hermenia Maitem. The children’s storybook was conceptualized by Tagumenyo Illustrator Precious Jade Asumbrado. Each month, an indigenous story will be uploaded on Spotify, along with the coloring book and storybook produced by Tagumenyo visual artists. “It is also hoped that with this project, we promote the love for reading especially among Tagumenyo children using the stories of our indigenous cultural communities. With that, we do not only raise a generation of readers but a generation of readers who are not ignorant of their local heritage,” stressed Xylee Labastida-Palomata, department head of the newly-minted City Historical and Cultural Office. The podcast can be accessed through this link: bit. ly/kumangpait, while the fully-illustrated children’s storybook and supplementary coloring book can

be accessed here: bit.ly/ kumangmaterials This development is regarded as trailblazing for the city’s cultural communities, which has passed their stories from generation to generation, albeit orally. Attending the launching of the project were the different school reading coordinators and school paper advisers of the various schools in Tagum, tribal leaders and city officials. Prior to the opening, a virtual storytelling session was held attended by Tagumenyo children and those overseas, specifically the United States and Australia. The Dig it a l OmanOman Series Project is an initiative of the City Government of Tagum through the Tagum City Historical and Cultural Center in partnership with the Tagum City Federation of Barangay Tribal Councils. The project is part of Tagum’s lineup of activities for the 2021 National Heritage Month. (PR-Louie Lapat/CIO Tagum)

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Marawi’s Grand Mosque to be completed by October 2021

THE chief of the Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) said he expects the rehabilitation of the iconic Grand Mosque inside the city’s most affected area to be completed by October of this year. Secretary Eduardo Del Rosario bared in a media interview during a Reporting Event in Marawi that the repair of the largest mosque in the city is now 69% completed. “This is a manifestation of the total commitment of the national government, local government, and the local leaders in Marawi City to ensure that the masjeds, about 30 of them were destroyed during the siege, is being given focus by the national government as a very vital component of the Marawi rehabilitation,” he said. Del Rosario, who also heads the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) previously stated that President Rodrigo Roa Duterte instructed the restoration of the religious sites as he sees this crucial to the social healing element of the rehabilitation. Meanwhile, the Marawi Sultanate League (MSL) expressed satisfaction with

Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) chief Secretary Eduardo del Rosario and Marawi City Mayor Majul Gandamra answer questions from members of international, national, and local media during the Reporting Event organized by the Presidential Communications Operations Office in partnership with the Philippine Information Agency and TFBM. (PCOO)

Marawi Sultanate League chairperson Sultan Nasser Sampaco expresses satisfaction with the progress of the rehabilitation of mosques in Marawi. (PIA-ICIC)

the progress of the ongoing rehabilitation of the Grand Mosque and the reconstruction of the Dansalan Bato mosque. “We are very happy na nabubuo na ang mosque, mas maganda pa kaysa dati and like the Dansalan Bato mosque, pag natapos yan , I think it will be the most beautiful mosque in the country,” he said. [We are very happy that the (rehabilitation) of the mosque is nearing completion, it is more beautiful than before and like the Dansalan Bato mosque, when it’s finished, I think it will be the most beautiful mosque in the country.] Sampaco also conveyed his gratitude to the TFBM chief for giving priority to the restoration of mosques. “Even though he is not a Muslim, but he finds ways to have funds for these projects. Napakahalaga yun sa taga Marawi na maitayo at mairepair ang mga mosque namin, dahil kami tinawag na Islamic City dahil sa mga mosques (the reconstruction and repair of our mosques are very important for the people of Marawi, we are called Islamic City because of the mosques),” he added. The Reporting Event in Marawi was organized by the Presidential Communications Operations Office, Philippine Information Agency, and TFBM as part of the activities for the Marawi Week of Peace 2021. It aims to bring the See MOSQUE, page 14

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Pandemic gives working mothers more family time By CHE PALICTE, PNA

DAVAO CITY – Mother’s Day on Sunday was mostly celebrated at home due to the prevailing coronavirus pandemic restrictions. Sandee Rato, a public school teacher in Compostela, Davao de Oro, is not complaining though as time spent with her three children is her best coping mechanism while she cannot physically connect with friends and other relatives. “The mere thought that the pandemic gave way for me to have quality time with my kids is consolation enough,” she told Philippine News Agency (PNA) in an interview. Gardening is another of Rato’s option when she gets frustrated with the pandemic situation. “I will rather spend my energy on things that will benefit me and my family. And above all, faith in the almighty Father that everything is not in my control, but He is in control,” she added. Jezreel Abarca, who R. A 9048 Form No 10.1 (LCRO)

son who depends on me. It is like living one day at a time, taking baby steps to rediscover myself and my strength because I have no husband anymore to support me,” she said. She must a l s o c o nt i nu e working despite the threat of the pandemic “because people count on me, our family that needs me. How do I cope up? Prayers and faith that God is there.” Ultimate sacMOTHER’S LOVE. Despite her busy schedule as a public school teacher, Sandee Rato makes rifice sure to have quality time with her three children. She said working from home allowed her to be Q u e e n i e closer to them. (Photo courtesy of Sandee Aquino-Rato) R ox a s , a l s o a teaches at the University and pray the Rosary ev- Isabelle Oosthuizen, public school teacher and of the Philippines-Mind- eryday. I also have enough an employee of a private a mother of two, told the anao, said the pandemic time to serve my family logistics company, lost PNA that there is no greater allowed her to discover like by cooking, helping her husband, Martin, to sacrifice than nurturing and embrace the significant my children with their malaria in South Africa a human being for nine months. personality contrasts of school requirements, and amid the pandemic. “You give up your body “I have to stand up nurturing them with good her children. “Under the current so- values because of constant again and mend the broken for nine months for your cial situation, our family communication,” she said. pieces because I have a baby. The labor and the pain, especially that I had also became closer to God a cesarean delivery. The since we read the Bib e ASIA WORLD PAWNSHOP sleepless nights that until Main: Osmeña-Cogon Market, Cagayan de Oro now have not returned to Branch: Ipil St.,Carmen , Cagayan de Oro NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE

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In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048 and Section 7 of R.A. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public that ERNESTO OMONGOS UBARCO has filed with this office a petition for Change of First Name from “EUSEBIO” to “ERNESTO” and petition for Correction of Clerical Error in the entries of the child’s complete name from “EUSEBIO UBARCO” to “ERNESTO OMONGOS UBARCO” and child’s date of birth from Dec. 2, 1952 to May 3, 1952 in the Certificate of Live Birth of EUSEBIO UBARCO who was born on Dec. 2, 1952 at Moog, Alubijid, Misamis Oriental and whose parents are “JUAN UBARCO” and CONCEPCION OMONGOS. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than June 1, 2021.

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normal were difficult but all worth it,” she said. As a working mother, she said one of her best rewards is seeing her daughters grow up God-fearing. Rato, who used to officiate sports events in provincial meets and the Palarong Pambansa but opted to concentrate with teaching after she gave birth to a girl. said being a mother is a blessing despite the sacrifices. “I became fat and have stretch marks. From being free and single to being entangled with domestic responsibilities of rearing and taking care of children,” she said. Rato’s greatest fear is not to be able to support her children. “From thinking only of my personal needs, I now put my children’s welfare above my own,” she said. Oosthuizen advises felSee MOTHERS, page 14

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE DECEASED ELIAS T. INDOY SR. KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

This Extrajudicial Settlement of Intestate Estate among Heirs of the Deceased, Marcelo C. Hidalgo and Sale of a parcel of Agricultural land, made and executed by and among: FELY AQUINO HIDALGO, of legal age, widow of the late Marcelo c. Hidalgo, Filipino, a resident of Purok 2, South Poblacion, Maramag, Bukidnon, hereinafter known as the HEIR-VENDOR; Children: MAREBETH H. GALINDO, MARIBEL H. SAYSON and FELMIE H. YGONA, all of legal age, all married, Filipinos, a resident of Purok 2, South Poblacion, Maramag, Bukidnon, hereinafter known as the HEIR-VENDOR; and ARMANDO B. DE LOS SANTOS, of legal age, married to Elena G. De Los Santos, Filipino, a resident of Sinanglanan, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, hereinafter known as the VENDEE; WITNESSETH That the above-named parties, all of legal age, are the legitimate children and surviving spouse of the late, MARCELO C. HIDALGO, who died on 20 August 1987 at Sinanglanan, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, who died without any will; That the said deceased at the time of his death left a parcel of Agricultural land and more particularly described to wit: “A parcel of Agricultural land, covered by Transfer Certificate of Title Certificate of Title No. ET-2326, known as Lot No. 3120-A-1, Bsd-10-000589 (OLT), being a portion of Lot 3120-A, Psd-73463), situated at Sinanglanan, Malaybalay, Bukidnon. Containing an area of TEN THOUSAND (10,000) SQUARE METERS, more or less.” That at the time of his death, the deceased left no last will and testament and had no debts left unpaid. That no personal properties are involve in this extrajudicial settlement; Is the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF INTESTATE ESTATE AMONG HEIRS OF DECAESED, MARCELO C. HIDALGO AND SALE OF A PARCEL OF AGRICULTUREAL LAND, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. ABUNDIO UR. GAITERA, Notary Public per Doc No. 14; Page No. 2; Book No. 1; Series of 2021.

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

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DAVAO CITY – The City Government of Davao will ban the face-to-face activities of government agencies here effective 12:01 a.m. Wednesday until the state of calamity in the country is lifted, following an increase in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections in the city, Mayor Sara Duterte said Monday. During her program aired over Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR 87.5), Duterte said that local

health authorities decided to impose new restrictions on gatherings after tracing new cases to government events. Prohibited events include inauguration, anniversary, thanksgiving, ribbon-cutting, blessing, turnover, launching program, oath-taking, photo opportunity, retirement honors, welcome honors, testimonial program, summer outing, team building, salo-salo (get-together

party), birthdays and all other similar activities. “Based on our contacttracing data, government events have become sources of infection. This is not only happening during the recent surge but also even before the surge. Both the national and local government offices are guilty,” she said. The order will cover the barangay and local governments, and national agencies and instrumentalities, including government-owned and controlled corporations,

according to Duterte. She said that government instrumentalities should shift to virtual events, since these do not require the physical gathering of people, to cut the transmission of COVID-19 infections. “There is no problem with online platforms. Virtual events will have no problem because there is no risk of COVID-19 transmission,” she said. She said that face-toface government trainings or seminars are suspended until August 31, 2021.

“The Role of Teachers During COVID-19 Pandemic” ANICETA T. BATALLONES

It is a fact that the role of teachers during the COVID19 Pandemic is evolving rapidly and in many ways more difficult than when learning took place in the classroom having face to face interactions with students. The teachers during pandemic have to divide their time between teaching, engaging with students and doing administrative tasks. Since pandemic has highlighted the need for flexibility and more time for students interactions,the teachers have to adjust to

the curriculum,lesson plans and their time allocation.It is also part of the teachers role to provide feedback to students, maintaining contact communication to parents/ guardians and their report to local education unit to keep tract of learning.To better understand the concerns and adjust remote learning program, teachers have an open communication. It is in this time of pandemic that teachers find themselves balancing education and providing feedback to students remotely, filling administra-

tive reports and taking care of their families.Face with pandemic,the teachers are attending online trainings or seminars for them to fully equip their knowledge in using the combined high tech and low tech approaches to help them to have better support on students learning.It is also during pandemic that the teachers have designed strategy that combines SMS,printed handouts and continuous teacher feed backing ,taking advantage of the high penetration of mobile phones in the country.Another role

of teachers during pandemic is to provide weekly paperbased resources in a form of modules to students and meet them or their parents/ guardians weekly to provide their marked or checked Self Learning Modules and issue new ones for the week ahead. Knowing the role of teachers during pandemic would let us understand better the teachers situation and it is also high time that there will be a socio -emotional monitoring and psychosocial support to teachers to ensure teachers well being.

But she said the city will continue to allow activities related to disaster- and emergency-related responses, including the distribution of financial assistance and food and non-food items. Duterte said the distribu-

tion of food and non-food items that are not related to a disaster or emergency event should be distributed house-to-house, in a form of “contactless delivery by the organizer or in a distribution system where no mass See BAN, page 14

Leadership and Being a Leader SHARON F. GO

I always encounter these two words in every organization, leadership, and leader. The words "leader" and "leadership" are often used incorrectly to describe people who are managing. These individuals may be highly skilled, good at their jobs, and valuable to their organizations – but that just makes them excellent managers, not leaders.People in the organization always make emphasize these two words as the key to the success of every organization. What is leadership and being a leader then? If we are to browse the internet today, automatically it will give us different meanings of the words leadership and leader. Among them is that leadership is said to be an act of leading people in an organization towards achieving its goal. Leaders do this

by influencing employee behavior in several ways. A leader sets a clear vision for the organization, motivates and guides the employees through the work process, and builds morale.As to the measurement of success, these two wordsindeed played a vitalcontribution to an organization’s success. But what caught my attention was when someone mentioned that a good leader is someone who can produce many good leaders. Truly, leaders don’t create followers… they create more leaders. So how do we create leaders? Maybe, a good example of this is a CEO who helps his team through the different department heads to become better leaders. If one can inspire others to work and become a good leader in their ways, then it is noteworthy to call you a leader.

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Brides, Grooms and Sponsors

APC ferries brides to their wedding in Lanao del Norte village

By RICHEL V. UMEL

MUNAI, Lanao del NorteFour young brides were ferried by an M113A2 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) fitted with Remote Controlled Weapons Stat i on s ( R C WS ) t o t h e i r wedding venue Tuesday May 18 inside a military camp of the 43rd Mechanized Armor C ompany, 4th Mechanized Infantry Battalion in the hinterland village of Cadulawan in Munai town, L anao del Norte. The wedding ceremony was officiated by Reverend Father Ramon Torres, Vicar General of the Diocese of Marawi, and witnessed by military officers, government officials and stakeholders. The new type of APC was first utilized as a bridal car on December 12, 2020, at 4th Mechanized Infantry Battalion Headquarters at Nangka, Baloi town, during the stint of Colonel Domingo Dulay Jr., former Commanding Officer. Major General Efren Baluyot, Division Commander of Armor "Pambato" Division said Wednesday, “These APCS with RCWS were acquired from Israel as part of the

militar y mo dernization program.” B a luyot s aid “t he M113A2 APCs fitted with Remote Controlled Weapons Stations (RCWS) were a vital support to the military infantry operations that liberated Marawi City from the Maute - ISIS terrorist group during the five-month long Marawi Siege on May 23 to October 2017, and the recent

couples include Corporal Benitez and Edna Ermac, Private First Class Sonnie Bantas and Chiara Hermosilla, Pfc. Frank Limjuco and Claire Velle Bariga , and PFC Kim Son Tabada and Jennifer Ventura. O n e of t h e g ro om s , Corporal Helrod Benitez, 32 years old , a high school graduate from M'lang North Cotabato currently assigned at 43rd Mecha-

The APC Bridal Car

Pretty Brides all in a row

joint military operations against the Bangsamoro Freedom Fighters - Dawlah Islamiya in Maguindanao province." 1st Lieutenant Julieto Jakosalem, C ompany Commander said the four

nized Company in Cadulawan , Munai town this province was one of the troops who fought against ISIS -Maute terrorist group in Marawi City with his buddy Private First Class Limjuco and were b oth

promoted one rank higher. B enitez s aid he f irst met his wife Edna Ermac 2 4 , a re s i d e nt of s it i o Pindugangan, Tipanoy in Iligan City on November 2019 when he went to Wet Market in Poblacion Iligan City where she manages a stall. “I asked her number and we h a d a c onst ant communication until we established our relationship. I asked permission from her parents to bring her a shopping to Gaisano Mall where I bought her

a life size pink teddy bear and that’s how our relationship began." “He l ro d t o l d m e we wou l d b e brou g ht by a bridal tank from the camp to the venue where our wedding would be solemnized,” his wife Edna Ermac -B enite z s aid. “When I wore my bridal gown I felt t\so happy that at last our dream would be fulfilled.” "When I boarded the bridal tank protected by a full metal shield, I felt very safe and secure being married to a military man. At least our family with our three-month old baby boy would have a secure future . I shed tears when I walked through the red carpet towards the altar,” she added. "How I wish we would have five children in the future. Helrod passed my test before we became committed to each other until we decided to get married and I trusted him." Edna Ermac -Benitez is the youngest of six siblings and is a graduate of

A M113A2 APCs fitted with Remote Controlled Weapons Stations (RCWS) of the 43rd Mechanized Infantry Company - Fourth Mechanized Infantry Battalion Philippine Army ferries four pretty brides to their wedding venue Tuesday May 18 in the hinterland village camp of Cadulawan, in the once war-torn town of Munai, Lanao del Norte. (Photo by: Richel V. Umel, Mindanao Daily News)

Business Administration Major in Business Operations Management. from St. Petters College. “Unom pa ka tuig akong edad nag tabang na ko sa akong ginikanan diin 32 years na mi namaligya isip vendor hangtud ko nag graduate sa college.” Lieutenant C olonel R o m m e l Pe r e ñ a , c o m mand i ng of f i ce r of 4 t h Mech said married life is about compromises. "Yung ma- asawa should talk and learn how to compromise. Ang mag-asawa may time na may conflict." "What you should do ay hindi dapat ma putol ang komunikasyon at mag usap, huwag ninyong patagalin and treat each other with respect,” he noted. "Troops have rest and recreation privileges and they have to spend such opportunities with their family. This is a long-distance relationship (LDR),” he added. "When they are at home for a vacation, they have to spend the quality of time with their family.” Not the least, Pereña advised the four couples, “You should agree on how to manage your financial matters, and manage your funds."

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Department of Agrarian reform tungod sa dako kaayo niini nga tabang sa project converge sa amoang coop, tungod kay gi-capacitate mi nila ug gi link mi nila sa mga providers sa loans," Mantibugao Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Farmers’ Cooperative Manager, Evangeline Frasco said. (We are very grateful to the Department of Agrarian reform for its tremendous help in the project converge for our coop because they capacitated us and linked us to loan providers). (VPSB/ PIA10)

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digital scene in various industries. Griffin Golamco, Entrepreneur-in-Residence Golamco is a former Google and Globe executive who has over two decades of expertise in building

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The Heart of Teaching By HELEN R. LUCMAN Carmen National High School Master Teacher II Senior High School Teacher

What does it mean to be a great teacher? Of course credentials, knowledge, critical thinking, and all other faculties of intelligence are important. However, a great teacher should be much more than credentials, experience, and intelligence. What lies in the heart of a great teacher? You are kind: A great teacher shows kindness to students, colleagues, parents, and those around her or him. My favorite saying is “kindness makes the world go around.” It truly changes the environment in the classroom and school. Being a kind teacher helps students feel welcomed, cared for, and loved. You are compassionate: Teaching is a very humanistic profession, and compassion is the utmost feeling of understanding and showing others you are concerned about them. A compassionate teacher models that characteristic to the students with her or his actions, and as a result students will be more open to understanding the world around them. You are empathetic: Empathy is an important trait to have and to try to develop in ourselves and

our students. Being able to put yourself in someone’s shoes and see things from their perspective can have a powerful impact on our decisions and actions. You are positive: Being a positive person is not an easy task. Being a positive teacher is even harder when we’re always met with problems with very limited solutions. However, staying positive when it’s tough can have a tremendous positive impact on the students and everyone around us. Looking on the bright side always seems to help make things better. You are a builder: A great teacher bridges gaps and builds relationships, friendships, and a community. Teachers always look to make things better and improve things in and outside of the classroom. Building a community is something a great teacher seeks to do in the classroom and extends that to the entire school and its community. You inspire: Everyone looks at a great teacher and wants to be a better teacher, a better student, and even a better person. A great teacher uncovers hidden treasures, possibilities, and magic right before everyone’s eyes.

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hospital records such as the discharge summary and medical abstract; and surgical records and pathology reports. In the report of DOH XI as of May 23, there are now 55,125 masterlisted eligible population for A3; 353,268 masterlisted eligible for A2 with so far 40,059 vaccinated with first dose. For A1 priority group, masterlisted eligible population is 84,692; vaccinated with first dose are 98,275 individuals while 39,116 were vaccinated with second dose. The Davao Region has so far received 371,730 doses of vaccines. Consumption rate for the first dose allocation is already at 62.36 percent or 138,334 while 39,116 doses out of the 129,865 allocation for the second dose have already been administered. (PIA XI/Frances Mae Macapagat)

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local and foreign media to Marawi City to showcase the rehabilitation progress and present accurate narratives and information about the current situation in the city During the Reporting Event, foreign and local media joined TFBM officials in the inspection of ongoing infrastructure projects in the city such as the Grand Mosque, Disomangcop Mosque, and the Pamayandeg sa Ranaw permanent shelter. They also witnessed the inauguration of the Brgy. Tolali Complex and the city’s central material recovery facility, as well as the groundbreaking ceremonies for the construction of eight school buildings, a convention center, and Sarimanok Sports Stadium. (APB/PIA-ICIC) EXTRA -JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS OF AMPARO ASESOR ZAFRA

That the late MA. ANNETTE ZOSAS COSTALES, who died in San Isidro, Sta. Maria, Davao del Sur, on August 23, 2009, at the time her death left behind an amount of savings deposit amounting to _______________ (Php___________), Pesos, Philippine Currency, with Bank Philippine Currency (BPI), E. Quirino Avenue, Davao City; and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF MA. ANNETTE ZOSAS COSTALES, filed by the heirs of MA. ANNETTE ZOSAS COSTALES, per DOC #420; PAGE #25; BOOK #III; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. REMIE A. CALATRAVA, CPA.

That the late ROSITA POLINAR LABAO died in Davao City on June 30, 2010 while JAIME SANCHEZ LABAO SR, died in Davao City, Philippines on August 4, 2015, at the time of their death left a certain parcel of land Transfer Certificate of Title nO. T-272316 situated at Barrio of Panacan, City of Davao, and has been the subject of an EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF JAIME SANCHEZ LABAO AND ROSITA GUDIN POLINAR, filed by the heirs of ROSITA POLINAR LABAO and JAIME SANCHEZ LABAO, per DOC #262; PAGE #53; BOOK #92; Series of 2021 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. NAPOLEON F. SANGO.

NOTICE is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late AMPARO ASESOR ZAFRA, died on January 27,2021 at her residence in Cagayan de Oro City left a certain bank deposit and money placements as follows: Philippine National Bank 1/3 share of Joint Savings Account No.410110016583 under the account name : Amparo Zafra/Basilisa Zafra/Teresa Pelone; and 1/3 share of Joint Term Deposit Account No. 01-41016000005594 under account name: Amparo Zafra/Basilisa/Teresa Pelone; and Banco De Oro Regular Savings Individual Account under Account No. 003160009852 that the heirs are all of legal age and with full civil capacity to contract,hereby by these presents agree to divide and adjudicate ,as they hereby divide and adjudicate,among heirs the aboveddescribed deposit share in the joint account with PHILIPPINE NATIONAL BANK and Savings Account with BANCO DE ORO in accordance with law and are subject of extra-judicial settlement among heirs under notary public Atty. Rosalie Grace M. Escobia ;per doc no. 493; page no. 99; book no. XX; series of 2021.

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gathering is conducted.” She added these include, but are not limited to, the distribution of livelihood kits, information materials, government relief or food aid and community pantry. As of May 23, the Department of Health-Davao reported 267 new cases, bringing the total to 26,067, with 2,015 active, 22,998 recoveries and 1,054 deaths in the region. Out of the total, Davao City, which reported the highest COVID-19 cases in Mindanao, tallied 15,861 cases, with 1,015 active, 14,118 recoveries and 728 deaths. Davao de Oro reported 1,824 cases, Davao del Norte with 4,820, Davao del Sur with 1,746, Davao Occidental with 264 and Davao Oriental with 1,552. (Antonio L. Colina IV / MindaNews)

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low mothers to provide their children with good education and spend time with them as much as they can. “Celebrate the reason that we are called mothers. Spend time with your children because if it weren’t for them, we won’t be the women that we are now. Also, appreciate the reason of our existence, our own mothers who are the reasons why we are here and of who we are now,” she said. (PNA)

Zubiri to IATF: Stricter COVID measures needed in Northern Mindanao SENATE Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri has expressed concern over the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Northern Mindanao, and is calling on the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for their help in controlling the situation. “As a resident of Northern Mindanao, I am very alarmed by the recent surge of COVID-19 cases across the region,” said Zubiri. “Two weeks ago, our regional IATF already reported a 300 percent rise in cases in Lanao del Norte. And this weekend, CDO reported that their numbers have risen to 962, from just 100-plus in March. In Bukidnon, our medical frontliners are struggling to deal with the sudden surge of COVID-19 patients. “Our hospitals are already filling up. I know that Bukidnon Provincial Medical Hospital (BPMH) is full, along with some of our private hospitals. And Northern Mindanao

Medical Center has already raised its status to Code Red, with 50 percent of their operating capacity taken up by COVID cases. “I am appealing to the IATF to impose stricter measures in Northern Mindanao to control the rise of cases, and to instruct the regional IATF to enforce these measures now before the outbreak gets worse. “The region might benefit from a change in our quarantine classification, as well as localized lockdowns in areas with particularly alarming surges. We might also need to reinstitute the negative COVID-19 test requirement for inbound travellers. I hope the IATF can assess the situation and enforce the necessary measures as quickly as possible. We must act now before it gets out of hand.” (PR) NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late AMPARO ASESOR ZAFRA who died on January 27,2021 at her residence in Cagayan de Oro City left certain parcels of land with all improvements existing thereon and particularly described as follows: TCT No. 137-2013002755(family home) Lot:2053-B-1, PSD-10-066848 portion of lot:2053-B (LRC) PSD – 92961;land use: residential located at Macasandig, Cagayan de Oro City bounded in NW 3-4 by lot 2052,Cad237; NE 4-1 by lot 2053-A, (LCR) PSD-92961; SE 1-2 by lot 2053-B2, PSD-10-066848; SW 2-3 by lot 2053-C, (LRC) PSD-92961 with an area of six hundred ninety one (691) square meters more or less ; and TCT No. 137-201300276 lot:2053B-2,PSD-10-066848 portion of lot :2053-B (LRC) PSD-92961 ;residential lot located at Macasandig ,Cagayan de Oro City bounded NW 4-1 by lot 2053-B-1,PSD-10-066848;NE 1-2 by lot 2053-A, (LRC) PSD-92961; SE 2-3 by lot 2053-B-3,PSD-10-066848; SW 3-4 by lot 2053-C, (LRC) PSD-92961 with an area of eighty six and 37/100 (86.37) square meters more or less; and TDN no. G-073596(lot)and TDN no. G-286307 (building) Amparo A Zafra’s ½ share as surviving spouse + 1/8 share as compulsory heir of Jimmy Zafra S. Sr.;a parcel of land (Lot No. 2090 C-2) located at Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City bounded North :lot 2090-D; South :Lot rem. Portion of Lot 2090-E-1;East :lot 2090-E-1 (rem. portion);West: rem. portion (lot 2090-E-1) with area of one thousand one hundred thirty (1,130)square meters more or less are the subjects of extra-judicial settlement among heirs of Amparo Asesor Zafra under notary public of Atty. Rosalie Grace M. Escobia ;per Doc. No. 495;Page no. 99; book no.XX; series of 2021.

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late EMELIA YAMIT LUMACANG who died without will or testaments and no debts to any persons left several parcels of land including this parcel of land located at Hubangon, Mahinog, Camiguin which is herein described; LOT No. 1365; T.D.No. :0005200; Area : 935 Square Meters O.C.T.No. : CARP 2016000142 That We, PRIMA LUMACANG-BIWANG and JACINTO Y. LUMACANG, of legal ages, Filipino citizens, and a residents of Mahinog, Camiguin are children of the late EMELIA YAMIT LUMACANG, That a Deed of Extra-Judicial Settlement of Estate of EMELIA YAMIT LUMACANG with Deed of Absolute Sale of a Portion of Land is made and executed by the aforenamed children of EMELIA YAMIT LUMACANG referred to as Vendors. That for and in consideration of the sum of FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS ONLY (Php50,000.00) Philippine currency,to us (vendors)in hand paid with entire satisfaction from BELEN V.ABAO, of legal age, Filipino citizen, and resident of Mahinog, Camiguin, Do hereby SELL CEDE CONVEY and TRANSFER absolutely forever unto said BELEN V.ABAO her heirs and assigns free from all liens and encumbrances, thus,we have the right to dispose of same and defend the rights and interest of the herein Vendee against any claims whatsoever that might be posed or laid now and here after over this realty the subject matter of this deed. SOLD PORTION : LOT No. 1365-______with an area of 250 Sq.M.(more or less) That the portion of parcel of land is their adjudicated share; That this land is not tenanted by whomsoever persons and was offered to sell to the adjoining owners and neither of them is interested to buy the same. Executed under the Notarial Registry of Atty.Eduardo E.Chan per Doc No.163, Page No.21; Book No.VII; Series of 2021.

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late EMELIA YAMIT LUMACANG who died without any will and testaments and no debts to any persons during her lifetime left a several parcels of land including this parcel of land located at Hubangon, Mahinog Camiguin which is herein described: Lot No. 1365 ; w/ T.D.No. 0005200; w/ an area of 935 Sq.M.; under O.C.T. No. CARP 2016000142 That PRIMA LUMACANG-BIWANG and JACINTO Y LUMACANG of legal ages, Filipino citizens and residents of Mahinog, Camiguin are the children of the late EMELIA YAMIT LUMACANG. That a Deed of Extra-Judicial Settlement of Estate of EMELIA YAMIT LUMACANG with Absolute Sale of a Portion of Land is made and executed by the aforenamed children who same referred to as the vendors. SOLD PORTION :LOT No.135-E with an area of 150 Square Meters (more or less) That for and in consideration of the sum of FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS ONLY (Php) Philippine currency,to us (vendors) in hand paid with the entire satisfaction from CHERINE V. ABAO of legal age, Filipino citizen, and resident of Mahinog, Camiguin, Do hereby SELL, CEDE, CONVEY and TRANSFER absolutely forever unto said CHERINE V ABAO,her heirs and assigns. That we acquired this portion of land by virtue of intestate succession from our late mother Emelia Yamit Lumacang the declared owner,free from all liens and encumbrances, thus,we have the right to dispose of same and will defend the rights and interest of the herein Vendee against any claims whatsoever that might be posed or laid now and here after over this realty the subject matter of this deed. That the portion of a parcel sold is our adjudicated share; That the land is not tenanted by whomsoever persons and was offered to sell to the adjoining owners and neither of them is interested to buy the same. Executed under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Eduardo E.Chan, per Doc No.101; Page No.21; Book No.VII ; Series of 2021.

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from Sharp also got amazing functionalities. With its Baby Sleep Mode, this appliance is suitable for sleeping with toddlers or infants since it won’t disturb their slumber. Meanwhile, enabling its strong jet mode can bring a strong blast of chilled air to make the room temperature in just 5 minutes. Sharp J-Tech Inverter Premium Split Type Air conditioner – Available in 1.0/1.5/2.0/2.5 hp. For a more luxurious experience for a smart home, Sharp Premium Air Conditioner comes with motion sensor and AIoT. To simply put, the built-in motion sensor adjusts the temperature and airflow settings depending on the number of people it detected. On the other hand, the AIoT makes suggestions on how this appliance should operate, based on its users’ day to day activities. Both standard and premium series of this inverter air conditioner are available in four variants: 1.0HP, 1.5HP, 2.0HP, and 2.5HP. Before purchase, you should consider the size of the area or room first. This is to make sure the horsepower of the Sharp air conditioner you are buying is enough.

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lion vaccines. Still far from the 70M target but that’s 4 million lives saved. The challenge is to administer all these at the soonest possible time. We are running against the risk of getting infected. In our family, we are very clear with 3 things: The vaccine is our best defense against the virus. While we personally observe the proper health protocols of social distancing, wearing of face mask and face shield, and washing our hands, we also realized that there are a lot of external factors that we cannot control but can put us at risk. One of our friends who got infected but eventually recovered follows the protocols to a tee. He does not even go out. The only time he went out was to celebrate the birthday of his wife. They went to eat out. A few days after, he was manifesting some symptoms already. He tested positive. Turned out, the waiter who served them was asymptomatic. We will get the vaccine the first chance we have. All the senior citizens and those with comorbidity in our family have been vaccinated already. They took the chance as soon as the vaccines were available in their barangays. Never mind ERRATUM Notice of Hearing Applicant name WAMIX TRUCKING SERVICES Rep .by: Edmar Bulado Case no R10,NC- PA-TH 2020-05- 2423 the exact route Within Cagayan de Oro City and from said place to any point in Region X accesssible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of two (2) units.

if they have to queue for hours. No dilly-dallying. Five of them already completed the 2 doses of Sinovac. Imagine our peace of mind. The best brand is the one available for us now. Brands may have different efficacy rates but they all prevent us from getting critical. Even with vaccines, we can still be infected but it will just either be mild or moderate. We also don’t worry whether the brand we had will be accepted in the US or Europe. What we should be worrying about is whether we will still be around to go to the US or anywhere else if covid strikes home. Following the priority groupings set by the government, I belong to the last group. I have accepted that fact. I have retired but not yet a senior citizen and luckily have no comorbidity. I often kid about it in our family, “I am so nonessential”! But I was blessed to be vaccinated a few days ago. It was the first day of the vaccine rollout in Davao City for the A2 category. I accompanied my husband to the vaccine site. I was pleasantly surprised when they accommodated me even after learning that am neither in the 3 priority groups. It turned out, there were few senior citizens who showed up for the vaccines so they started accepting walk-ins so as not to spoil the vaccines that were already on the site. Lucky me! I was in the right place at the right time! My relatives in Manila who were vaccinated much earlier were sharing how organized the vaccine process was in their Barangays. I have to say that the one in SM Lanang, where we got our vaccines, was well organized as well. Social distancing was observed, the staff and front-liners were all courteous and helpful, guiding us every step of the way. It took us only a total of 45 minutes to finish the entire process, to already include the 15 mins observation period. I wish to thank and commend all the men and women manning the different vaccine sites across the country. They spend at least 10 hours/day administering, comforting those who were nervous, keeping the smiles on their faces while explaining to those who are confused, and cheering each time one leaves the observation area sans

Mon-Tue, May 24-25, 2021 any complications. And yes, they are also at risk of getting infected as some of those they are vaccinating may be positive. Your efforts and dedication are well appreciated. We now wait 28 days for our second dose. Meanwhile, we continue to observe the health protocols. We have around 4M vaccines ready for disposal. Yesterday in the news, it was reported that among those in A1 (health frontlines), 24% has yet to be vaccinated while a very low 6% of our senior citizens have been inoculated. While I was thankful that I got vaccinated, I also felt sad that I and the others who walked in got the jab because some senior citizens did not show up. Not sure what their reasons were, but they should have gotten themselves vaccinated. The virus is still very much around but we have the vaccines. If we have family members and friends who belong to A1, A2, and A3 priority groups, let’s strongly encourage them to get vaccinated. Let’s link them to experts in case they have doubts or questions. Let’s be mindful that it is our responsibility to get ourselves vaccinated for our own protection and those of our loved ones. And we help recover our economy. Vaccine it is!

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hood or early teens. Kushner’s experience as a rabbi, means that he has a deep understanding of theology; however, he was somewhat at a loss in the face of tragedy. II always like to use the bible to help. Sure is, that nobody suffered more and nobody deserved it less. The Book of Job reads like a detective story in which the readers know far more than the central characters. It helps to think of this book as courtroom drama, full of long, eloquent speeches. Like all grieving persons, Job went through emotional crises. He whined, exploded, cajoled and collapsed in self-pity. Sooner or later, we all find ourselves in a position somewhat like Job’s. Our world seems to crumble apart. Nothing makes sense any more. God seems distant and silent. At such moments of great crisis, each one of us ist put on trial. In a sense we become actors in a contest like the one Job went through. Keep in mind, my dear

readers: Nobody suffered more; nobody deserved it less. +++ Email: doringklaus@gmail. com or follow me on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter or visit my www.germanexpatinthephilippines.blogspot.com or www. klausdoringsclassicalmusic. blogspot.com.

Robs...

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able to supply only 200,000 units a year. In the first quarter of 2021, CLI’s reser vation sales increased by 17% year-on-year to P3.3 billion owing mostly to sales from its mid-market Garden Series developments including Velmiro. CLI’s g row t h m om e ntu m i s highly likely to speed up even more as the year progresses with more projects getting launched and sold out and as constructions continue. Buyers of the 12.2-hectare Velmiro Heights CDO have been attracted to the project’s generous open spaces, its accessibility to major destinations and unmatched views. The hilltop residential enclave offers 180-degree views of Macajalar Bay and the Bukidnon mountain range. Cebu Landmasters also offers a range of house models to suit a spectrum of needs. Targeted for starting families are the Cita townhouse unit; the Dara one-story single attached unit; and Zuri, the twostorey single detached. The house models are named after virtues and range from 48.3 sqm to 53 sqm. Meanwhile, growing families may choose from the Asha two-storey single attached unit and the Geila two-storey single detached unit. These models range from 60 sqm. to 140 sqm. The units have been designed to offer clean, contemporary architecture and an uncluttered frontage. The simple lines recall that of a modern cabin and highlight the roomy interiors. An open floor plan and expansive windows to maximize natural lighting further enhance the space. The high sales velocities of its projects affirm that CLI is meeting the needs and preferences of its markets. “We are proud to be a homegrown VisMin brand and will keep drawing from our roots in the region to serve our clients,” said Soberano.

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tified the suspect who disguised himself as a frontliner by wearing the prescribed PPE for medical personnel. He said that the police immediately launched a follow up operations that led to the arrest of the suspect.

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beneficiary provinces of skills training and other assistance for sericulture operations. The other provinces were Benguet, Nueva Vizcaya, Aklan, Iloilo, Antique, and Negros Occidental. The aim is to develop model sericulture farmers with abilities to produce high-quality cocoons at a faster pace. T h e D e p a r t m e nt of Science and TechnologyMisamis Oriental (DOSTMOR) sourced funds from OISCA worth P145,000 for the silkworm rearing house. The agency then linked the farmers to the Philippine Textile Research InstituteTechnology Center in Misamis Oriental (PTRI-TCMO) for training and technical assistance in silk cocoon production. Four members of the Sitio Saguing Community Farmers Association (SSCFA) in CNQ Farms have just completed a 3-day hands-on training on sericulture at the PTRITCMO, Villanueva, Misamis Oriental, May 5-7. Evaluators of the rearing house in Barangay Patag considered the facility to be suitable for silkworm rearing and functional for silk cocoon production. Meanwhile, the sericulture project in Barangay Balubal was made possible by the DOST Local Grants-In-Aid (LGIA) program in cooperation with the Local Government Unit of Cagayan de Oro City through the City Housing and Urban Development Department (CHUDD). The project’s beneficiaries were successful in their first and second silk cocoon harvest, February 14 and April 28, respectively. Ishibashi expressed his great appreciation for the building of the rearing houses. He further cited as “very ideal” the distance between the rearing house and the mulberry field of the sericulture site in Barangay Balubal. “They are very cooperative with our activities in OISCA so I’m very happy and satisfied with the performance of the staff of the government, at the same time [the] coop-

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eration of the community beneficiaries in Misamis Oriental,” Ishibashi said as he expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the government agencies involved in the implementation of the sericulture projects. Ishibashi vouched that OISCA will continue to support the development of the silk industry in the province. (DOST Misamis Oriental/ PIA10)

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lines, mass gatherings will not be allowed and residents are advised to refrain from holding milestone celebrations like birthdays and anniversaries. For weddings and baptismal events, guests are limited only to the very immediate of kin and must not exceed ten persons. Zapatos said barangays will be clustered and market days will be scheduled twice a week per cluster. The same schedule will be followed by banks in accommodating clients. Checkpoints will be set up to prevent people from moving from one barangay cluster to the other during the duration of the GCQ. “We may not be 100 percent perfect on this, but if we are able to reduce by 50 percent the number of people going out of their home, then we may be able to make a significant step in out effort to fight the spread of COVID-19,” the official said in a press briefing. With this development, the local Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for COVID-19 revoked and cancelled all mass gathering permits that have been issued. Dr. Rochelle Gajete-Oco, head of the local IATF head, said they arrived at the decision to revert the quarantine classification to GCQ to avoid overwhelming the city’s health system capacity. “We can’t risk a collapse of our health system capacity, because that will put the whole city and the nearby provinces dependent on us in jeopardy,” Oco said. On Sunday, the local IATF reported that all seven major hospitals in the city were already 100 percent full, 83.33 percent of which are COVID-19 positive cases. Of this number, 69 percent are from this city while the rest are from nearby towns in South Cotabato and Sarangani. The report also said that 89.5 percent of the 23 ICU (intensive care unit) beds are now in use. Of the 14 mechanical ventilators in the city, only one remains and is being reserved for severely critical patients.

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DOST-10 launches SafeFood Byte App, heightens food safety in NorMin T HE Department of Science and Technology-10 launched the SafeFood Byte mobile application on May 17, 2021, at the New Dawn Hotel Plus, Cagayan de Oro City. The SafeFood Byte is a reporting system to monitor and promote food safety from the farm to the consumers. It installs a mechanism for rapid resolution of issues and concerns that will also catalyze a food safety culture in Northern Mindanao. The

app was made possible with the authorities and functions of the Food Safety Regulation Coordinating Board in Region 10 (FSRCB-X). The app gives the consumers an easy way to report inconsistencies and external hazards on the food they consume. Through the mobile application, consumers can take a photo of the alleged unsafe food and report it online. The agency will filter the submitted reports and classify them according

to severity. Food regulatory agencies and DOST-10 will then notify the reported food establishment. Further, consumers can get updates on the progress of their reports through the app. The board anticipates the app as an avenue to spot clear and serious violations against the Food Safety Act, such as Food Fraud cases that have continuously increased during the pandemic. The FSRCB-X also wants

to promote a unified approach to advancing food safety in NorMin. Hence, reported food establishments

will be included in DOST10’s food safety awareness webinars to enhance product safety and quality.

Overall, the SafeFood Byte Mobile application helps the FSRCB-X monitor food handlers and promotes food safety awareness to both consumers and manufacturers. Everyone can now download and use the SafeFood Byte Mobile Application from this link: https:// prnt.sc/130xzqw. The app will soon be available for download at Play Store very soon. (Julie Anne H. Baculio/ Stephanie Y. Ibarra, DOSTX)

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settings according to your needs. Meanwhile, the 26.8 cubic feet variant (SJ-FTW27CVP-BK) has hidden water dispenser for easy drinking water access. Sharp 4D Glass French door Inverter Refrigerator (SJ-FLG16AVPBK) - Similar with the model mentioned above, this boasts of spacious storage and shelves. In addition to that, this sophisticated appliance is equipped with Plasmacluster Ion Technology to eliminate mold and bacteria. On the other hand, Plasmacluster Ion Technology makes the food fresh for a longer time. Sharp Side-by-side Inverter Refrigerator (SJ-BLS20AVP-SL) - Side-by-side refrigerators are best for kitchens that are narrow since they take advantage of the vertical space. This sleek home appliance from Sharp highlights a LED touch screen panel so you don’t have to open it to adjust settings. Moreover, it came with a handy ice maker that lets you make ice cubes from the tray in just a quick twist. Sharp 2 door No Frost Inverter Refrigerators (SJ-FTG21CVP-BK/ SL) (SJ-FTG18CVP-BK/SL) – This practical yet elegant appliance from Sharp covers basic yet necessary features in a refrigerator. It sports a freezer organizer case so you can store meats properly and also a moisture vegetable case to

prevent them from rotting early. The Mega Freezer delivers bigger storage capacity to store more food. This 2 door refrigerator comes in two variants in terms of size and color. The 20.1 cubic feet variant is available in black and silver and the same goes with the larger 23.2 cubic feet model. Meanwhile, we all agree that air conditioners are no longer a luxury with this kind of heat and humidity. For your family’s comfort, Sharp offers a diverse range of inverter air conditioners that are all suitable for long hours of use. With its J-Tech inverter technology, the company claims that it can lower your electricity consumption by as much as 65 percent. To effectively clean the indoor air from microbes and viruses, they equipped these air conditioners with PCI technology. These home appliances are also built to last for a long time with their self-cleaning function and copper tubes covered in anti-corrosion resin coating. Below are the two types of feature-packed air conditioners from Sharp that will help you beat the summer heat: Sharp J-Tech Inverter Standard Split Type Air conditioners – Available in 1.0/1.5/2.0/2.5 hp. Aside from the J-Tech inverter technology, standard air conditioners See SHARP, page 15