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Andanar thanks media for proper info dissemination amid pandemic C

By VENUS MAY H. SARMIENTO

OMMUNICATIONS Secretary Martin Andanar thanked the members of the media in Pangasinan for continuing to be the government’s ally in information dissemination.

MEDIA MEN. Communications Secretary Martin Andanar (in green shirt) thanked the members of the media in Pangasinan in his visit to the province on Saturday for continuing to be the government’s number one partner in information dissemination. Sec. Andanar said the crisis communication campaign of the government in the COVID-19 pandemic has widened its reach through the media people. (PIA)

PPA imposes new measures against COVID-19 on ports nationwide TO reduce the risk of transmission through ports, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has intensifies its measures against the deadly Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). On top of the usual thermal scanning of passengers and port personnel in all ports, the PPA has mandated all its Port Management Offices to make available to passengers, port users and other stakeholders necessary disinfecting supply such as anti-bacterial solutions and sanitizers. The PPA has directed

all its frontline service personnel to wear face masks. Frontline personnel are the most vulnerable medium of transmission due to face-to-face transactions with all port users. PPA General Manager Jay Daniel R. Santiago has also ordered the Human Resource Management Department to issue a memorandum postponing, deferring or even cancelling all social events and gatherings encompassing all PPA ports. Fumigation and disinfection of all Passenger Terminal Buildings See MEASURES, page 7

In his visit to the Pangasinan office of the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) on Saturday, Sec. Andanar said the crisis communication campaign of the government in the COVID-19 pandemic has widened its reach through the media people. “Nagpapasalamat tayo sa media dahil kayo ang number one partner ng gobyerno pagdating sa in-

formation dissemination. Sa crisis communication campaign, lumalawak ang reach ng ating pamahalaan dahil sa tulong ninyo,” Sec. Andanar said. He also thanked them for always patronizing the ‘Laging Handa’ network and public briefing broadcast of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) which he anchors daily.

Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) Cagayan de Oro Branch extends loan payments, provides easier access for loan applications

of its 93,076 active members, and conducts early release of pension to its 25,354 pensioners. During the CORDS X Podcast: The Northern Mindanao Briefing COVID-19 Special with Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Sec. Martin Andanar, May 23, GSIS CDO Board of Trustees Member Lawyer Carlo Almirante said GSIS has relaxed the terms of its emergency loan program to allow more members and pensioners to benefit from the credit window. The agency raised the limit of the emergency loan to P40,000 to benefit its

However, as a media man himself, he said it pains him to see the livelihood or source of income of his fellow media men to be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Bilang media man, masakit na nakikita ko ang mga kabaro ko na kailangang magsakripisyo dahil nawalan ng hanapbuhay. Karamihan ay ‘no work, no pay’ at maraming media companies ang hindi nakaoperate dahil sa COVID-19 pandemic. Ang PCOO ay handang tumulong sa inyo,” Andanar said This is the reason why his PCOO team has been distributing relief goods to See MEDIA, page 7

GSIS CDO responds to COVID-19 crisis thru moratorium, early pension release

AS RESPONSE to the call of President Rodrigo Duterte to aid Filipinos during the coronavirus disease (COVID)-19 pandemic, the

During the CORDS X Podcast: The Northern Mindanao Briefing COVID-19 Special with Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Sec. Martin Andanar, May 23, GSIS CDO Board of Trustees Member Lawyer Carlo Almirante says GSIS has relaxed the terms of its emergency loan program to allow more members and pensioners to benefit from the credit window. (CORDS X)

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members and pensioners who have just borrowed from the program and barely paid the amortizations. GSIS also opened online applications for its COVID-19 emergency loan program available nationwide. To apply, borrowers must e-mail the filled up emergency loan application form downloadable from the GSIS’s website; picture or scanned copy of the borrower’s GSIS electronic card (eCard) or unified multi-Purpose identification (Umid) card, or two valid IDs; and borrower’s photo while holding the accomplished application See RESPONDS, page 7

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DILG-10: LDN, Bukidnon pilot areas for Balik Probinsya program in R10

In the NorMin COVID-19 Response Task Force Press Conference, May 22, DILG-10 Regional Director Arnel Agabe said through the program, the National Government and local government units (LGUs) of LDN and Bukidnon are expected to provide short to long term assistance such as opportunities for employment or livelihood, and immediate assistance as well as fees for transportation. (DILG 10)

S SI ST I NG citizens to go back to their home region or province, the Balik Probinsya, Bagong PagAsa (BP2) Program now targets Lanao del Norte and Bukidnon as pilot areas in the region, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)-10 announced, May 22. In the NorMin COVID-19 Response Task Force Press Conference, DILG-

10 Regional Director Arnel Agabe said through the program, the National Government and local government units (LGUs) of LDN and Bukidnon are expected to provide short to long term assistance such as opportunities for employment or livelihood, and immediate assistance as well as fees for transportation. Thus, Agab e t a l ke d with Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) Secretar y Manny Piñol to ensure that the LGUs have enough support for their infrastructure and small-scale industries to further aid in the pilot areas' opportunities for employment. Doing so will help the residents "magpadayon na nga magpuyo sa ilang mga tagsa-tagsa nga mga lugar mahitungod nga wala nama’y panginahanglan. Anaa naman sila’y panginabuhian kung asa sila nga probinsiya," Agabe said. (continue living in their respective places because there is no need to See PROGRAM, page 6

Ozamiz Mayor asks DOTr exemptions on back ride policy for motorcycles OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental—As part of the guidelines set by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) on social distancing on vehicles, Mayor Sancho Fernando Oaminal here asked DOTr Assistant Secretary Goddess Hope Libiran during "Laging Handa Network Briefing" to exempt immediate family members from the "no back ride" policy of the National Inter-agency Taskforce on COVID-19 (IATF). Sharing his concern over Ozamiz residents living in upland barangays whose only mode of transportation is motorcycle or habal habal, the mayor said since implementation of the no back ride policy, the residents coming down to city proper would resort to walking for extended time. The local government tried to provide vehicles, however, the city could not serve all the 70,000 residents in upland barangays of the city. Many households and families in the city rely on

motorcycles as a means of transportation to and from work and to visit establishments where they can get their essentials, like supermarkets, pharmacies, and wet markets. In response, Libiran said she would relay this to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). Allowing exemptions though, Libiran said, would just lead to an “enforcement nightmare,” as others will also clamor to be exempted. Further, it will defeat the purpose of asking people to just stay at home. "No uniformity of rules, no order,” the DOTr Assistant Secretary explained. Libiran said that we need to follow the rules and policies of the government to uphold order and uniformity. The DOTr is implementing health and safety protocols when it comes to public transportation in areas under modified general community quarantine (MGCQ) and general community quarantine (GCQ). (SMRN/PIA10)

Tactical Operations Group 10 in coordination with Councilor George S. Goking, and in partnership with Junior Chamber International (JCI) BAI LAWANEN Inc. of Cagayan de Oro City provided Kagay-anons a primary defense against diseases through movable hand wash with liquid soap at JR Borja General Hospital, Department of Health 10, Road Traffic Administration, East-Westbound Terminal and Public Market, Barra Barangay Council and Bulua Barangay Health Center. pia

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Another COVID-19 positive patient diagnosed in CDO By CRIS DIAZ, Executive Editor

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY: Health officials here on Saturday confirmed that a 26 male who arrived from Cebu on a “humanitarian trip” was diagnosed COVID-19 positive. Dr. Joselito Retuya, the city’s epidemiologist, said that the patient was one of the passengers of the “humanitarian vessel trip” from Cebu City five days ago. He said that the patient was about to take a board exam in Cebu last

March, but was stranded when the board exam was postponed. The patient was initially diagnosed to have mild symptoms until the swab result Friday confirmed that he is COVID-19 positive. He said that the city’s contact tracing team found out that the patient lived in an apartment in Sawang Calero in Cebu City with five other males and two other female companions. Retuya said that the

patient is now confined in an undisclosed city isolation unit to be closely monitored for the next 14-day while his family who lived in the city’s downtown district is also being monitored and taken care by city government. The latest patient brought in seven COVID-19 positive cases in Cagayan De Oro City : three in Camaman-an (one death), two in the village of Carmen and one in Lumbia village.

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DA-10 eyes 94% rice sufficiency in NorMin amid COVID-19 onslaught N otwithstanding economic backslide due to COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Agriculture in Region 10 (DA-10) stays optimistic as regard rice sufficiency in Northern Mindanao. The agency is projecting at least 94 percent rice sufficiency rate this year, an increase of 12 percent target sufficiency from the preceding year. The projection is pinned considering various mitigating programs implemented by DA-10 to boost rice production in the region. In May to June this year, the agency is slated to distribute Php407.3 million worth of farm inputs subsidy to an estimated 42,539 rice farmers in Bukidnon, Misamis Oriental, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental and Camiguin through DA's Rice Resiliency Project (RRP). Prior to this, DA-10 already rolled out the distribution of Php128.2 million financial aid to 25,578 eligible farmer-recipients of DA's Rice Farmers Financial Assistance (RFFA) and Financial Subsidy to Rice Farmers (FSRF). The RRP subsidy com-

prises 206,320 bags fertilizer, 21,452 bags hybrid rice seeds and 58,986 bags inbred rice seeds for distribution to rice farmers regionwide. Inbred rice seeds are mostly funded by DA-PhilRice. The RRP is part of DA's Ahon Lahat, Pagkaing Sapat Kontra COVID-19 (ALPAS COVID-19) quick response measure approved by the IATF to address food security concerns amid the pandemic. Considering favorable climatic condition, adequate irrigation and appropriate production technologies, the RRP subsidy is forecasted to increase yield of hybrid rice by 1.5 metric tons per hectare and 0.5 metric ton per hectare for inbred rice. DA-10 Regional Technical Director for Operations, Carlota S. Madriaga substantiated the LGUs and the farmers' roles in attaining the agency's tripartite endeavor to increase the region's rice sufficiency rate. "While DA provides the needed assistance, the LGU and rice farmers are bound to their roles, too. The LGUs are responsible

in identifying rightful farmer-recipients, collect and submit documents needed by DA, then spearhead the distribution of the subsidy. The farmers on the other hand should put the subsidy into proper use and adopt appropriate rice farming technologies," Director Madriaga said, elaborating DA, LGUs and farmers' interplaying roles. Key to the attainment of the agency's goal are close monitoring and evaluation of the RRP implementation, strong partnership with LGUs, seed companies, and commitment of the farmers to adopt appropriate technologies. "By increasing our rice sufficiency we will be able to lessen rice importation. This, in return, will help our farmers to be more prosperous and profitable" Director Madriaga accounted. "Our end goal really is to be self-sustaining. That means we have enough rice supply in the local level adequate for local consumption," she added. While settling for 94 percent rice sufficiency, DA-10 is confident the region's 4.6 million inhabitants will not be experienc-

ing rice shortage. The six percent offshoot of the target sufficiency rate can be filled in through rice importation and consumption of alternative crops such as corn, banana, sweet potato, among others. "Our priority is to ensure that Northern Mindanao is rice-sufficient, especially since the COVID-19

pandemic holds still. For now, we are looking at expansive rice production by providing optimal farming support to our farmers in the region," DA-10 OIC-Regional Executive Director, Carlene C. Collado said. "DA-10 will be utilizing all resources on hand to help our rice farmers. With

this effort we are hopeful everything will turn out favorably," Director Collado auspiciously concluded. To continuously improve the rice industry situation in the region, DA-10 will continuously provide farm inputs subsidy, farm mechanization support, financial and rice production trainings.

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Because of COVID-19, Business As Usual (BAU) is now over!

Ecclesiastes 31:1 says it all: “For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven.” The CoronaVirus Pandemic may have its season and perhaps, a purpose. No less than His Holiness Pope Francis said that the pandemic is nature’s vengeance against humanity. If that be the case, what could be the “purpose” under heaven? So much death in so short a time but suddenly nature is back to life: a clear sky, birds hovering above as if dancing to the tune of the wind while below are green scenery of blooming trees and amazing flowers, a wonderful manifestation of the Unseen Being that is seen through the oneness of all that move, that breath and that exist. Then, there is great peace and stillness. The business

as usual (BAU) paradigm has finally ceased. And why not? Because the BAU and the consequences are more fatal than COVID-19 because such is anchored on a wrong development paradigm and a wrong life. Indeed, the word development has been abused and mangled beyond recognition. Everything is done in its name and everyone claims to be doing just that, yet, the day to day life of the people speaks that it is not so. That kind of development can be likened to the workings of an autoimmune disease syndrome (AIDS), where no less than the body’s defense mechanisms are attacking vital organs. We decimate our forest, we pollute our rivers and bays, we produce food yet contaminate our water table following costly agricultural technologies tied

up to the heavy use of toxic chemicals, modern living means adopting lifestyle that what makes of a throwaway-society – all done in the name of development. That kind of development can only be described as ruthless and futureless which has made the impossible now possible, which is the end of life on earth. Biodiversity embracing the billions of life forms has tremendously decreased as these life forms which have evolved on earth for billions of years are now extinct. As the earth warms and the oceans rise, we are now confronted on how to feed, clothe and house the exponentially growing earthlings that will reach the 9.3 billion mark in 2050. That kind of development must now be debunked. There is now the increasing call to replace it with one that is sustainable,

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holistic and communitybased that puts the people at the center and at the mainstream of development processes. This is what is called Sustainable Development which is defined as one that is responsive to the needs of the present generation without jeopardizing the capability of the future generations to meet their own needs. We in the cooperative movement adhere to the United Nations’ definition as the full development of human potentials, the expansion of choices and opportunities. For development to be so, it must pass a three-way test. First, is it ecologically sustainable, meaning, it does not harm the environment but instead nurtures it. Second, does it See BUSINESS, page 6

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Vaccine first, classes later

CLASSES in all levels should not be held until a dedicated vaccine against Covid-19 is discovered. This was the growing sentiment of parents heavily concerned about their children going to school at this time when there is no available cure for the virus. Education is important, but dodging the virus is important as well. Education can wait, but

the virus cannot. In fact, a lawmaker had strongly opposed the plan for the resumption of classes on August 24, saying that classes should not be held until a vaccine against the coronavirus is discovered. People of all ages are vulnerable to the disease including school children. Physical distancing would be a struggle for a classroom with 40 to 50—or even

more—especially in public schools. And therefore compliance to physical distancing in such a situation is near to impossible. Further, It would be hard for children to learn through virtual classrooms. In fact, even members of the House of Representatives are having difficulty conducting virtual sessions and communicating with each

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Have my say

Negativity kills Sometimes, we feel our life is turning miserably. Our negativity doesn't allow us to keep our eyes, ears and, most important! - our minds, hearts and souls opened. Were reaching our breaking point. For many people around us, the "new normality" because of lock-down and so many more new restrictions results in physical and mental illnesses. 2020 - a year we never expected to be like this. And, it's not yet over ... . As I said several years ago here: this breaking point can be the prelude to our strongest moment. It is when we reach our breaking point, that we discover our real strength. Allow me to ask you, my dear readers, "What happens to you or with you when you reach your breaking point?" Do you face it or do you run away? I'll be giving you a very simple answer: If you face

it - you break it. If you run away (and/or close your ears, eyes and mouth) - it surely breaks you! Every day in quarantine - a dull reality! Many of us will answer this question with a big YES! When boredom strikes ... . Actually we do like to cover a newborn day already with grey veil? Each day has a new face, but nowadays, we don't have the strength to watch its countenance. Of course, not every day has adventures and highlights. But we enjoy quarreling and arguing. With other people and even with ourselves. Yes, we're all experiencing new normality. Contrary to what might be expected, I look back on experiences that, at the same time, seemed especially desolating and painful with a particular satisfaction. Indeed, everything I have learned, everything that has truly enhanced and enlightened my existence,

has been through affliction and not through happiness. If it ever were to be possible to eliminate affliction from your earthly existence, the result would not be make life delectable, but to make it too banal and trivial to be endurable. By observation, we can feel that many of us need help to manage the everyday life. We need something that would keep us going as we journey through life. Many times we can also learn from other people and their experiences. And here is one more thing: Affection is the humblest love - it gives itself no airs. It lives with humble and private things: soft slippers, old clothes, old jokes, and the thump of a sleepy dog's tail on the kitchen floor. The glory of affection, the disposition of mind, the good will and tender attachment, is that it can unite those who are not "made for one and an-

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other", people. Who, if not out down by fate in the same household or community, would have nothing to do with one and another. For me life has been a thing of ups and downs in approximately equal measure. I don't have something sensational to report every day about my progress. Often, I wonder if fulfillment in life is necessarily tied to change for the better. Even now while experiencing "new normality". +++ You can email me: doringklaus@gmail.com or follow me in Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter or visit one of my websites www.germanexpatinthephilippines.blogspot. com or www.klausdoringsclassicalmusic.blogspot. com.

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Republic of the Philippines PROVINCE OF MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL Office of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan 3rd Floor (New) Capitol Building, Lower Lamac, Oroquieta City Telephone No. (088) 545-1775 Email sp_misocc @yahoo.com

Excerpts from the MINUTES of the REGULAR SESSION of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Misamis Occidental held at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Session Hall, Misamis Occidental Provincial Capitol Building, Oroquieta City on February 17, 2020.

Excerpts from the MINUTES of the REGULAR E-SESSION of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Misamis Occidental on April 20, 2020. HON. AURORA VIRGINIA M. ALMONTE – P Vice-Governor/Presiding Officer

HON. TITO B. DECINA- P Board Member

HON. NEMESIO D. LAHAYLAHAY, SR– P Board Member

HON. ELSA F. NAVARRO –P Board Member

HON. LEL M. BLANCO- P BM/ Majority Floor Leader

HON. EDUARDO C.CEBEDO - P Board Member/( PCL)

HON. RUVY D. ALA – P Board Member

HON. SANCHO S. OAMINAL,JR- P Board Member (FABC-Pres.)

HON. WINSTON V. CATANE -P Board Member

HON. ALYSSIA ANN D. PAO- P Board Member (SKPP-Pres.)

HON. EMETERIO B. ROA, SR. - P BM/Minority Floor Leader HON. HEINJIE B. ESTAÑO – P BM/Asst. Majority Floor Leader ORDINANCE NO. 06-20

at the time of death; and 6.2.2 Certificate of No Improvement issued by the Assessor’s Office at the time of death of the decedent. All Provincial, City, Municipal Assessors shall annotate in the Tax Declarations the pertinent serial number of eCAR issued by the BIR. All Assessors shall issue the abovementioned documents in accordance with the prescribed processing time stated in their respective Citizen’s Charters, Manual of Operation, or duly authorized process flow of the assessor’s office, which shall in no case be longer than three (3) working days, for simple transactions, or seven (7) working days for complex transactions from the date the request and/or complete application or request was received. 6.3 Requirements for the issuance of Tax Declaration for the Transfer of Real Property Ownership. The following shall be required and evaluated by the concerned local government assessor:

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING RELIEF ON SURCHARGES AND INTEREST ON TAX ON TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY OWNERSHIP IN THE PROVINCE OF MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL IN SUPPORT OF THE ESTATE TAX AMNESTY PROGRAM Authored by Hon. Agnes C. Villanueva BE IT ORDAINED, by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan in Session that: ARTICLE I SECTION 1. TITLE - This Ordinance shall be known as, “An Ordinance Granting Relief on Surcharges and Interest on Tax on Transfer of Real Property Ownership in the Province of Misamis Occidental in Support of the Estate Tax Amnesty Program”; SECTION 2. DECLARATION OF POLICY – This is pursuant to Title II (Sec. 4) of R.A. No. 11213, otherwise known as the Tax Amnesty Act, mandating the grant of one-time opportunity for taxpayers to settle their estate tax obligations, through an estate tax amnesty program, for taxable years 2017 and prior. As the law does not cover the relief on penalties imposed by local governments on local transfer tax, pursuant to Section 135 in relation to Section 151 and Section 168 on R.A. No. 7160, or the Local Government Code (LGC) of 1991, and other applicable local transfer tax laws prevailing at the time of death of the decedent, the noble intentions of providing reasonable tax relief under the Tax Amnesty Act is undermined. To address the foregoing concern and in accordance with Section 4 of Executive Order No. 127, series of 1987, and Section 192 of the LGC, the Department of Finance has issued Circular No. 001-2019 which hereby provides the uniform guidelines in granting the relief on surcharges and interest on tax on transfer of real property ownership by succession imposed by all provinces and cities, including the lone municipality within the Metropolitan Manila Area (MMA), in order to ease the process on the part of taxpayers towards the full availment of the estate tax amnesty, facilitate the formalization of real property transfers, broaden the national and local government’s revenue base, and improve real property tax collection efficiency; SECTION 3. SCOPE AND COVERAGE – This Ordinance shall cover all surcharges and interest on tax on transfer of real property ownership, relative to the estate tax amnesty program; ARTICLE II SECTION 4. DEFINITION OF TERMS – As used in this Ordinance, the following terms shall mean as follows: 4.1 PGMO – Provincial Government of Misamis Occidental; 4.2 SP – Sangguniang Panlalawigan; 4.3 Provincial Assessor – is a Provincial Government Official who determines the values of a property for local real property taxation purposes for the Province; 4.4 City Assessor – an appointed local government official who determines the value of a property located at their respective city for local real property taxation purposes; 4.5 Municipal Assessor – an appointed local government official who determines the value of a property located at their respective municipality for local real property taxation purposes; 4.6 Sale – refers to any transaction where money or anything of value is exchanged for the ownership of goods or entitlement to a service; 4.7 Estate Tax – a tax levied on the net value of the estate of a deceased person before distribution to the heirs; 4.8 Estate Tax Amnesty – is a limited-time opportunity for a specified group of taxpayers to pay a defined amount, in exchange for condonation of a tax liability (including interest and penalties) relating to a previous tax period or periods and without fear of criminal prosecution; 4.9 Surcharges – an additional charge or payment; 4.10 Interest – money paid regularly at a particular rate for the use of money lent, or for delaying the repayment of a debt. ARTICLE III GUIDELINES IN GRANTING RELIEF SECTION 5. GRANT OF RELIEF – in granting relief on surcharges and interest on tax on transfer of real property ownership, relative to the estate tax amnesty program, the following guidelines shall apply to ensure uniform implementation thereof: 5.1 The grant of relief shall be imposed only on all surcharges and interest on local transfer tax on estates of decedent/s who died on or before 31 December 2017 and shall be availed by the legal heir/s, administrator or executor until 14 June 2021; 5.2 The grant of relief shall be authorized upon the effectivity of this duly enacted Ordinance; 5.3 The grant of relief shall be applied to the transfer of real property ownership by succession only, and in no case shall apply to other kinds of transfer. SECTION 6. SUPPLEMENTARY GUIDELINES – All concerned shall comply and be guided by the following supplementary guidelines: 6.1 Assessment and Collection of Tax on Transfer of Real Property Ownership. Local treasurers shall collect the tax on transfer of real property ownership, which shall only be based on the prevailing schedule of fair market value of the subject property at the time of the death of the decedent, and in accordance with the grant of relief that the Provincial Government of Misamis Occidental may authorize pursuant to this Ordinance; 6.2 Role of Local Assessors in the Estate Tax Amnesty. In view of Annex C of the Revenue Memorandum Order No. 33-2019, issued by the Commissioner of Internal Revenue, which provides a list of documentary requirements for real properties in order to acquire the Certificate of Availment and electronic Certificate Authorizing Registration (eCAR) to avail of the estate tax amnesty, the following shall be required by the assessors in processing the transfer, to wit: 6.2.1 Certified true copy of the Tax Declaration of real property/ies, including the improvements thereon, at the time of death or the succeeding available tax declaration issued nearest to the time of death of the decedent, if none is available

Legend: P -Present A- Absent OL - On Leave OB- Official Business OT-Official Trip

ORDINANCE NO. 20-20 AN ORDINANCE DIRECTING THE MANDATORY WEARING OF ANY PROTECTIVE MASK(S) THAT COVERS THE NOSE AND MOUTH IN PUBLIC AS PROTECTIVE MEASURE(S) TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 Authored by Hon. Ruvy D. Ala

Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Misamis Occidental in Session that:

SECTION 1. TITLE. This Ordinance shall be known as the “Protective Mask Ordinance of 2020”;

SECTION 2. SCOPE AND APPLICATION. This Ordinance shall apply to every natural person, whether resident, nonresident or even transients, within the territorial jurisdiction of the Province of Misamis Occidental; SECTION 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS a) b)

6.4 Data Privacy of Local Assessment Records. In accordance with R.A. 10173, otherwise known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012, all local assessment offices shall ensure security of personal information of real property owners, and at the same time shall be accountable in the processing and releasing of local assessment record, whether in manual, printed, or electronic format, for official and other relevant purposes, as may be provided by law, rules and regulations. Real parties in interest and those enumerated under Section 6 of Republic Act 11213, including the executor or administrator of the estate, or if there is no executor or administrator appointed, the legal heirs, transferees or beneficiaries, may seek the disclosure of property holding of the decedent, subject to presentation of applicable evidentiary documents, such as deed of conveyance, SPA of heirs, among others, and after exercise of due diligence by the local assessor concerned. ARTICLE IV OTHER PROVISIONS SECTION 7. PROVINCIAL TAX ON TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY OWNERSHIP – The relief on surcharges and interest on tax on transfer of real property ownership by succession imposed by all provinces and cities, including the municipality, on estates of decedent/s who died on or before 31 December 2017 and shall be availed of by the legal heir/s, administrator or executor until 14 June 2021. Under this Ordinance, the following surcharges and interest are given relief: 1.1 Surcharge for Late Payment. The Surcharge for late payment is Twenty Five Percent (25%) of the original amount of tax due; 1.2 Interest on Unpaid Tax. The interest on the unpaid amount is Two Percent (2%) per month from the due date until the tax is fully paid, but in no case shall the total interest on the unpaid amount or portion thereof exceed Thirty Six (36) months.

SECTION 5. PENALTIES 5.1 First Offense - violators will be reprimanded and be required to go home to secure a protective mask; 5.2 Second Offense - a fine of P500.00 and/or imprisonment for three (3) days at the discretion of the Court; 5.3 Third Offense - a fine of P1,000.00 and/or imprisonment for ten (10) days at the discretion of the Court;

SECTION 6. COMPROMISE. The violator has the option to enter into a compromise with the local government by paying the administrative fine in the amount of P500.00. This option to enter into a compromise is available only once or during his/her second offense. SECTION 7. WHEN AND WHERE TO PAY THE ADMINISTRATIVE FINE. Within three (3) days from receipt of the citation ticket, the violator shall pay the administrative fine in the Office of the City/Municipal Treasurer. SECTION 8. FAILURE TO PAY THE ADMINISTRATIVE FINE. If the violator fails or refuses to pay the administrative fine within three (3) days from receipt of the citation ticket, the violator will face an appropriate case(s) for violation of this Ordinance before the proper courts of law. SECTION 9 IMPLEMENTING BODIES. The Philippine National Police, Barangay Council Members, Barangay Health Emergency Teams, Barangay Tanods and other Barangay Officials and Employees shall perform the following, to wit; 9.1 To ensure and require all persons who goes out to public places for whatever purpose shall use face mask of whatever kind; 9.2 To ensure and require that all persons who goes out to attend government sanctioned activities in public places such as, but not limited to, relief operations/distributions, vaccination of new born babies, pregnancy monitoring, mediation/conciliation proceeding and the like, shall use face mask of whatever kind and observe stringent social distancing (1 and half meter distance); 9.3 To require all frontline service providers the use of protective mask of whatever kind and observe social distancing while in the performance of all their mandated duties and functions; and 9.4 To ensure that all persons going out and coming in through community checkpoints, as allowed by law, must be required the use of protective mask of whatever kind.

ARTICLE V

ENACTED: February 17, 2020.

------ --------------------------------------- I HEREBY CERTIFY to the correctness of the foregoing Ordinance No. 06-20 which was duly enacted by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan during its REGULAR Session held at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Session Hall, Misamis Occidental Provincial Capitol Building, Oroquieta City on February 17, 2020.

(SGD)AURORA VIRGINIA M. ALMONTE Vice-Governor/ Presiding Officer

Protective Mask(s)- refers to any face mask that covers the nose and mouth such as, but not limited to, surgical masks, N95 masks, ear-loop masks, indigenous, reusable or do-it-yourself masks, face shields, handkerchiefs, or such other protective equipment that effectively lessen the transmission of COVID-19; Public Place(s)- is generally an indoor or outdoor area, whether privately or publicly owned, to which the public have access by right or by invitation, expressed or implied, whether by payment of money or not, such as, but not limited to, public markets, supermarkets, department stores, public plazas, churches, malls, pharmacies, government buildings and offices as well as common carriers and public conveyances (Public Utility Jeepneys- Buses, Vans- among others). It does not include, however, a place when it is exclusively used by one or more individuals for a private gathering or other personal purpose; Natural person- refers to resident, non-resident or even transients, found within the territorial jurisdiction of the Province of Misamis Occidental.

SECTION 4. PROHIBITED AND PUNISHABLE ACTS. It is prohibited and punishable for any natural person to be in public places including work area(s) and common carriers and public conveyances (Public Utility Jeepneys, Buses, Vans, among others) without using protective mask(s).

FINAL PROVISIONS SECTION 8. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE – In the event that any provision of this Ordinance, or application of such provision to any circumstance is held invalid by a competent court or agency, the remaining provisions shall not be affected thereby; SECTION 9. REPEALING CLAUSE – All Ordinance, rules and regulations, or parts thereof, in conflict with, or inconsistent with any provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed or modified accordingly; SECTION 10. EFFECTIVITY - This Ordinance shall take effect upon the approval of the Provincial Governor and after compliance with the posting and publication required under Section 511 of the 1991 Local Government Code.

SECTION l0. DURATION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION. This Ordinance shall be effective during the entire period of the community quarantine and for a period of three (3) months after the lifting of the community quarantine. SECTION 11. REPEALING CLAUSE. Any existing Ordinance, Rules and/or Regulations or parts thereof, that are inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed and/or modified accordingly. SECTION l2. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. Any part or provision of this Ordinance which is declared invalid or unconstitutional by a competent court of law shall not affect the remaining operative part or provision hereof. SECTION 13. EFFECTIVITY This Ordinance shall take effect 3 days immediately following its posting in public and conspicuous places at the (3) three Cities and (14) fourteen Municipalities of the Province.

ENACTED: April 20, 2020. ------ -------------------------------------------------------------------------

I HEREBY CERTIFY to the correctness of the foregoing Ordinance No. 20-20 which was duly enacted by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan during its REGULAR E-Session on April 20, 2020 in the Province of Misamis Occidental.

(SGD) AURORA VIRGINIA M. ALMONTE Vice-Governor/ Presiding Officer

ATTESTED: (SGD) IRENE T. ZAPATOS Secretary to the Sanggunian

ATTESTED:

APPROVED:

APPROVED: (SGD) PHILIP T. TAN Provincial Governor

(SGD) IRENE T. ZAPATOS Secretary to the Sanggunian

Date Approved: __________________ MDN: May 26, 2020

HON. AGNES C. VILLANUEVA- P Board Member

HON. ROSANNE MARIE P. LIM - P Board Member

(SGD) PHILIP T. TAN Provincial Governor Date Approved: __________________ MDN: May 26, 2020

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benefit the people in whose name and for whose cause it is there for? And third, does it have people’s participation? We believe that unless people participate in development processes, all the outpourings of development programs will just be palliatives. All told, unless all these three criteria are satisfied, no development can take place, only maldevelopment. Mahatma Gandhi had put it more succinctly when he said, “If man has to be saved from doom, development must be in harmony with nature and not at its own expense.” A Lumad leader was even more precise when he said, “when you have cut the last

tree, when you have caught the last fish, when you have dried the last river, ONLY THEN will you realize that you cannot eat your money.” In advancing sustainable development, let us reclaim back our lost indigenous culture that has given high reverence to nature and let us debunk a development paradigm which is based on growth-at-all-cost strategies that has consigned our country to be exporter of natural resources to satisfy the consumerist lifestyle in highly developed countries and dumping ground of imported goods and the non-essentials. It has become imperative to democratize wealth and power in this highly skewed societal order. Indeed, “there is enough for everyone’s needs but not for

MODEM: A MisOr Initiative By: DANILO L. SOPOSO ALS Mobile Teacher DepEd Gitagum District

Dated May 4 to May 15, 2020, Misamis Oriental Teachers were actively participated in the conduct of a division-wide online training named Misamis Oriental Digital Education Mainstreaming per Division Memorandum Nos. 137 and 138, series of 2020. MODEM is a Division initiative to address learning needs of the school children and at the same time to ensure learning continuity in the event of this global health crisis brought by COVID-19. With the utmost desire of our Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Jonathan S. Dela Peña through the Human Resource Development Unit and the Information Technology Unit, this Division initiative is being put into realization. This is an “education-mustcontinue” designed to equip all teachers with the desirable knowledge, skills and attitudes related to online teaching learning interventions through the District ICT Coordinators. The said online training is a big help to every teacher specially that we taught with various online learning platforms or digital education tools of which we can utilize - to carry out our lessons and/or manage class works and outputs

everyone’s greed.” Indeed, COVID-19 is a wake-up call. Unless we change the egoic mindset, unless we stop our accelerating drive towards ecological disasters, unless we feel the oneness with all of God’s creation, unless we unfetter humanity from the accelerating profit motive that has captured the mind of all governments, all universities, all institutions and even of religious groups, unless we stop being buried in so much materialism and consumerism, unless we stop the continuing denigration of our spirituality, there will be no cure against the pandemic. Never shall we sacrifice the sanctity of God’s creation to the altar of greed and profi5t. The cure is the enlightening processes for the much needed social transformation that must begin by being in touch with the inner core of our being to connect with the Unseen Being and feel the Power of Now! That is the “purpose under heaven.” Be in that enlightened state and no COVID-19 can prevail over you!

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do so. They already have means of living where they are residing) Once settled, the regional director urged the LGUs to ensure that the residents will adopt the ‘new normal’ that comprised the strict observance of physical distancing, mandatory wearing of face masks, and limited mass gathering. “Magkinahanglan kini ug disiplina gikan sa atong katawhan (We will need t he d is c ipl i ne c om i ng from the citizens)” especially in establishments, transportation and public areas to contain the spre a d of c oronav i r us disease (COVID)-19, Agabe added. The (BP2) Program aims to to drive inclusive and balanced urban and rural development, ensure rural prospertiy and complement initiatives towards attaining resilient and sustainable communities. (RTP/PIA10)

Teleconferencing Seminar: A Work from Home By: MIRAFLOR A. CRUCIO - Teacher I San Francisco Elementary School Balingasag North District, Division of Misamis Oriental

online. The online trainingworkshop covered three modules namely; Module 1: Teleconference Platforms, Module 2: Learning Management Systems, and Module 3: Online Interactive Learning Tools. The facilitators of this webinar have done their best to deliver topics being assigned to them from day one until the last day. We really appreciated the facilitators’ efforts and the expertise being shared to us. The topics being discussed were interesting and all are new to us. To be honest, we have to spend more and hard times to get those things being introduced and we have no choice but to help upgrade ourselves to be 21st century teachers. Totally, the coverage of the webinar was quite challenging. I really appreciated it much even though it would take me a hard time to do different applications to be used for the opening of School Year 2020-2021.

As a teacher for almost 5 years, I learned to appreciate the importance of engaging in modern technology. Using personal computers, laptops or smart phones is not only for fun, games, or whatever purposes. However, this can be used as a bridge towards distance learning. Teaching-learning process can be done not only in face to face interaction or actual classroom teaching. This is also possible even in a distance with the help of modern technologies. Being a Kindergarten teacher it is really a challenge to teach using internet especially, Kindergarten pupils are all beginners. But I know everything can be learned. I r e m e m b e r e d my first year in service, I am contended using with the analog phone for the com-

munication of my love ones. But now the needs change. Using smart phone is very useful and helpful in the teaching profession. When we had the in service training seminar through teleconferencing, I was so excited because that was my first time using the Google Meet Application. At first, it was very hard to follow the facilitators continually. The internet signal at home was very slow, so I had to find a better location for it. Fortunately, the 3-day online seminar was very successful and full of information. But I still have to practice and apply those educational websites that were introduced by the facilitators to keep the teachers ready for online/ distance learning if needed. The most important factor in online classes is the speed of the internet connectivity.

Preparing for Online/ Distance Learning By: RUDELYN GRACE B. CALUSTRE - Teacher I San Francisco Elementary School Balingasag North District, Division of Misamis Oriental

The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted to cancellation of classes across the world. The education sectors are uncertain of what lies ahead of this crisis. The graduates were disappointed and their excitement of the graduation ceremony was shuttered. The education has changed dramatically. With the prevention mandated by the World Health Organization (WHO) on social distancing to prevent the spread of the corona virus, the idea of online/distance learning is planned. To prepare the teachers with the new normal of educational set-up, the District of Balingasag North conducted a Webinar on District Rollout on MODEM (Misamis Oriental Digital Education Mainstreaming) last May 6-8, 2020 at 1:00PM- 5:00PM. The first topic was about Teleconference Etiquette the Dos & Don’ts during

online training. This was discussed because, it was the first time having the in-service training through teleconferencing where teachers were at home. There were several topics discussed such as Workplace, MS Teams, MS Office 0365, MS Teams Learning Management, Quipper, Quizlet, Kahoot!, Deped Common and etc. These are educational applications. All of these applications are useful and helpful for the new normal set-up of classes. This is a form of online/distance learning. Under these unexpected circumstances, teachers and parents have to quickly adapt to this new reality to ensure that students engage in learning. The webinar helped teachers to be equipped with knowledge of technology tools needed for education systems in this time of pandemic crisis.

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Ensuring Learning Continuity amidst Covid 19 Pandemic By: JENNEFER A. BAYUCOT - Teacher II San Francisco Elementary School Balingasag North District, Division of Misamis Oriental

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Today, our country is under the state of health calamity due to the Corona Virus pandemic. The countries around the world are suffering the crisis on health issues. All are affected particularly the education of students. Most governments around the world have temporarily closed educational institutions in an attempt to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. These nationwide closures are impacting over the world’s student population. This sudden change has tremendous impact on education. Many schools opt to continue their normal classes on online platforms. This includes the use of online tools,

such as group video programs, that allows teachers and students to meet and conduct classes over the internet. The Department of Education equips the teachers to face the new normal of education. The webinars conducted provide venues for the skills development of the teachers for online classes if needed. The webinars will address different topics, but all are considered strategies to maintain the continuity of learning, especially for underprivileged children and ensure all students return to school when schools reopen. Personally, it is a big challenge especially for teachers in a mountainous

area. The learners lack digital gadgets and the poor internet connection which is the most essential tool for e-learning. However, there are other teaching and learning modalities that will suit to the available resources of the learners. Despite the above adversaries, it is a challenge to all teachers to embrace the new normal set-up of education. The shift in education also means that more opportunities will be arising and becoming available to students. An emphasis is being put on online and distance education – making affordable programs more relevant and known to the public.

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the members of the media in the country which started in Luzon, he explained. Asst. Secretary Ramon Cualoping and Usec. Joel Egco, executive director of the Task Force on Media Security, also joined Sec. Andanar in his Pangasinan visit “Media people are heroes in the fight against COVID-19. But the irony of it all is that they do not even receive hazard or combat pays. The pandemic emphasized the importance of media which is why the government is here to help,” Usec. Egco said. Meanwhile, Dagupan City Mayor Marc Brian Lim joined the PCOO attached agencies and members of the media in welcoming Sec. Andanar. “Hindi lang sakit ang may pandemic ngayon kundi pati information pandemic kapag hindi masasabi kung ano ‘yung totoo. Kaya nagpapasalamat tayo sa PCOO at media dahil kailangan talaga ang tamang direksyon kung saan kukuha ng tamang impormasyon,” Mayor Lim said. PCOO, the government’s lead communication arm, has several attached agencies that include the People’s Television Network, Radio Television Malacanang, Bureau of Broadcast Services (with Radyo Pilipinas), News and Information Bureau (with Philippine News Agency), Bureau of Communication Services, National Printing Office, APO Production Unit and the Philippine Information Agency. (JCR/AMB/VHS/ PIA Pangasinan)

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(PTBs) and PPA offices nationwide are also ongoing in order to reduce the risk of a sustained transmission via the seaports, All PPA-related events such as trainings and anniversary celebrations are suspended until further notice. The policy on no disembarkation and expected vessel change-crew involving Filipinos, remain in force and if needed, all berthing privileges of vessels coming from highly-infected countries shall be canceled. The PPA has been showing infomercials in all its offices and PTBs on the various safety measures against COVID-19 for information and guidance of its employees and port users nationwide. Proper disinfection and monitoring of cargoes in short-haul voyages are likewise in place. A highly accurate passenger information system for easy contact-tracing and an isolated holding and testing area for COVID-19 symptomatic port user are in place in all ports. Proper coordination with the Department of Health, the Bureau of Quarantine,

the Bureau of Customs, the Maritime Industry Authority, the Philippine Coast Guard, Ship Agents and Shipowners and all other shipping and logistics stakeholders through a centralized reporting system is also being considered. Ports are main gateways and PPA needs to make sure that these remain COVID-19 free. The measures being put into place will definitely slowdown port processes, and we are asking the sea-traveling public for patience and understanding as we are working towards the resolution of this major health concern. To date, PPA ports remain in full commercial operations and no person showing the symptoms of the COVID-19 has been detected. International cargo vessels are also being strictly screened at anchorage prior to docking. Vessels with Free Pratique are allowed to dock, otherwise, they are held in preventive anchorage for 14 days before being allowed to berth. (PPA/PIA-)

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form. As for GSIS old-age and survivorship pension Almirante said, "Ang GSIS girelease ni sa mga pensioners in advance. Instead nga April 8 ang pag-release gihatag na namo sa April 2. Sa bulan sa Mayo nga pension gi-release pud ni sa May 5 advance sa iyang schedule. Kaning bulan sa Mayo 2020 ang whole pension gyud ang nakuha sa mga pensioners kay wala gidedakan sa mga utang o outstanding balances." (GSIS has released to the pensioners in advance. Instead of releasing on April 8, we already gave it on April 2. For the month of May pension, we already released it on May 5, which is advance to its schedule. For May 2020, pensioners have received their whole pension amount there were no decutions for credits or outstanding balances made) Furthermore, those who were unable to comply with the personal appearance requirement or Annual Pensioners’ Information Revalidation (APIR) before March 2020 are now allowed to do such online. To comply with the online APIR, pensioners must send via email a letter requesting GSIS to activate their status and send such to an email address designated by GSIS. As of May 22, GSIS already granted P10.12 billion in loans

Mon-Tue, May 25-26, 2020 to over 200,00 government Lt. in the nascent Philippine employees and pensioners Army Air Force (PAAC), nationwide. (RTP/PIA10) survived the Bataan Death March, but was released by the Japanese from the from page 8 concentration Camp in Catook place at the Manila pas, Tarlac and instructed to report to the Japanese Chinese Cemetery. 1st Lt. Fidel Saa, Sr. of headquarters in Cagayan. Cagayan, Misamis, was the He came home wearing his 109th Regiment’s dental sur- full PAAC uniform. Instead, geon. He married Enriquita he joined the 120th Infantry Mercado of Gingoog City Regiment under Maj. Angeles with whom he had three Limena as one of his staff. sons: Le Grande, Fidel Jr. and After the war he joined the Ruel. On 03 January 1944, he newly organized Philippine and four other guerrillas and Air Force (PAF) but left after one civilian were captured, 18 months to join Philippine tortured and bayoneted to Airlines (PAL). He died in a death when the Japanese plane crash on Jan. 24, 1950. ambushed their headquar- Apollo became a 2nd Lt. ters in El Salvador around and platoon leader of “C” Company, 1st Battalion, 120th 04 January 1945. The other victims were Regiment, 108th Division 2nd Lt. Eufronio Jabulin, based in Initao, Misamis OriSgt. Gregorio Macapayag, ental. He died fighting with Cpl. Gerardo Saguing, Pvt. the 19th Battalion Combat E. Eling and Chong Ing, a Team (BCT) of the Philippine Chinese trader. The Japanese Expeditionary Force to Korea also captured Maj. Fidencio (PEFTOK) defending Hill Laplap’s father Melanio and 191 (also called Arsenal Hill) brought him to Cagayan and Hill Eerie, comprising where he was tortured and Combat Outpost No. 8 at the Chorwon-Siboni corridor killed. The Japanese had no res- in the west central sector of ervations about the age of the Korea on June 20,1952 while suspected spied and guer- repelling a superior force of rillas they killed. Sometime the Chinese People’s Volunin 1942, Cox Banquerigo, teer Army. The Philippine an intelligence asset of the Navy’s BRP Apollo Tiano is guerrillas was betrayed by named in his honor. a “friend” and neighbor at Uriel became a sergeant of the Parke (now Gaston Park) “A” Company, 1st Battalion, who was an enlisted man 120th Regiment, 108th Diviwith the Japanese-sponsored sion based at Pangayawan, Bureau of Constabulary (BC). Alubijid, Misamis Oriental, Only 16 at the time, Cox and ended the war in the was brought to the Ateneo Signal Corps. de Cagayan where he was The youngest brother interrogated, tortured and Jaime was a private first class beheaded. The guerrillas at only 15 years of age, and eventually caught up with served as medical aide of the the traitor and killed him 120th Regimental Hospital together with his sister 1st Lt. at Barangay, Agusan. Perhaps the most remark- Fe B. Tiano (RN), who was the able Kagay-anon patriots unit’s sole regimental nurse were the Tiano siblings, for at the regimental hospital at whom the Tiano Brothers Talacogon, Lugait, Misamis street in Cagayan de Oro is Oriental. named after, another story As Cpl. Jesus B. Ilogon apparently forgotten by the relates in his unpublished present generation. No less manuscript, Memoirs of than six of the siblings, five a Guerrilla: The Barefoot males and one female, were Army,” Lt. Fe Tiano and PFC involved in fighting the Japa- Jaime Tiano were engrossed nese in World War II, making in their hospital work, tendthem our counterpart to the ing to the sick of the regifamous Sullivan Brothers of mental hospital. They were so busy that they forgot to the US Navy. While only the second el- apply for their vacation, and dest sibling Nestor was killed when they did, it would be in action vs. the Japanese at disapproved.” Truly a dithe young age of 24,while lemma that our frontliners repelling a Japanese attack in our hospitals and health at Aglaloma Point, Bataan care facilities could relate on Jan. 23, 1942, this does with! not by any measure diminish “This is the story of the the sacrifice of his five other Tianos-brave and courasiblings in the struggle against geous, their battles are now the Japanese Occupation part of history. While they went to war, their parents during the war. The eldest Ronaldo, a 1st Emilia Bacarrisas and Leo-

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cadio Tiano and two sisters Ruth and Emily were left in Lapad (Alubijid, now part of Laguindingan), to stoke the home fires burning,” Ilogon noted. There are too many others, both known and unknown, who suffered the ultimate sacrifice in our fight for freedom, and it’s beyond our limited knowledge and capacity to mention all of them here. But let this not diminish our recognition of their uncommon valor and faith in our ultimate victory that may serve to inspire us withstand the trials of this unseen enemy which now confronts us the world over. Thank you for your service to the Philippines and the United States of America! MABUHAY!

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE LATE EVA D. SIBALA KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That the late EVA D. SIBALA, who died last November 14, 2019 in Cadaruhan, Borbon Cebu, LEFT NO LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT and LEFT NO KNOWN DEBTS TO ANY PERSON, FIRM OR ENTITY; that the said deceased, at the time of his death, left TWO STOREY BUILDING RESIDENTIAL HOUSE with all its IMPROVEMENTS FOUND THEREIN and more particularly described as follows with Technical Description Covered by Tax Declaration No. G- 347644 (BLDG. Only) situated at Zone 5, Acacia St., Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City containing an area of 54.40 Square Meters, more or less, and has been the subject of an EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ESTATE OF THE LATE EVA D. SIBALA, filed by the heirs EVA D. SIBALA, per DOC #342; PAGE #68; BOOK #XVIII; Series of 2020 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. EMELITO J. MARQUIÑO. MDN: May 26, June 2 & 9, 2020

Class Opening: Is it physically or virtually? By: JANET E. ACIERTO - Teacher I San Francisco Elementary School Balingasag North District, Division of Misamis Oriental

As the Covid 19 pandemic strikes the country, I think it is a huge problem that cannot be solved in a short period. The situation seems like the movie I had watched. The impact was very devastating. Even though we are in this scenario, I already prepared some learning materials to sustain the learning of the pupils. I think these are not enough. But I will try to fill the needs that will suit to the present situation. To lessen the spread of the Covid19, a community quarantine was declared. Social distancing is practiced. But I have no worries about following the government’s mandate. I worried more on the sustainability of the learning of the pupils. What if, we are not allowed to see the pupils personally? What if, parents fail to reinforce learning? We attended webinar last May 6-8, 2020. It was all about the different educational platforms useful for online/distant education. The webinar was through the access of Google Meet as teleconferencing site. It

was included in the webinar the launching of the DepEd Common Website where students, teachers, and parents continue to learn at home. The webinar was very helpful to teacher to uplift their skills specially this time of pandemic. Virtual class is one of the options to continue the classes. However, not all learners can access the internet. But the Department of Education still crafting for another alternative that will suit to the learners. It is ensured that the learning will always align to the DepEd core values of being Maka-Diyos, Makatao, Makakalikasan, at Makabansa. I was over whelmed taking and exploring the knowledge imparted by the facilitators. I am also proud to keep abreast of the new trends of facilitating learning. However, I am worried knowing that some pupils do not have television and gadgets to be used in this type of learning acquisition. I find this a challenge not only to the parents but also to the teachers.

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Memorial Day in the Philippines

Honoring Kagay-anon Patriots of World War II By MIKE BAÑOS

On May 25, 2020, the United States celebrates Memorial Day, a federal holiday dedicated to honoring and mourning military personnel who had died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Previously observed on May 30, it has been officially moved to the last Monday of May since 1971, purportedly to allow people to enjoy a long weekend (sounds familiar?). However, veterans groups have decried the change saying people engage in vacations in revelry instead of visiting cemeteries and memorials to honor and mourn those who died while serving in the U.S. Military. The US flag is frequently seen on graves of military personnel in national cemeteries. Memorial Day in the Philippines Not too many people now that Memorial Day has been similarly observed in the Philippines in cemeteries of American military personnel who died in

the line of duty. Most notable examples are the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, Cabanatuan American Memorial and Clark Veterans Cemetery which are officially cared for by the American Battle Monuments Commission. The Manila American Cemetery and Memorial in the Philippines occupies 152 acres on a prominent plateau, visible at a distance from the east, south and west. It contains the largest number of graves of our military dead of World War II, a total of 17,184, most of whom lost their lives in operations in New Guinea and the Philippines. The Clark Veterans Cemetery was formed between 1947 and 1950 by moving the headstones/markers and remains from at least four other U.S. military cemeteries (Fort Stotsenburg 1 & 2, Fort McKinley, and Sangley Point Naval Cemetery) to the new 20.365 acre, 12,000 plot cemetery located just inside the main

The formal surrender of Japanese Forces in the Philippines held at Camp John Hay, Baguio Sept 2, 1945.

gate of Clark Air Base. All WWII dead were moved to the American Cemetery in Manila. Clark Cemetery contains the remains of U.S. veterans from the USA, USN, USMC, USCG, USAF, Philippine Scouts (PS) and their dependents. Some,

but not all, were veterans of the Spanish/ American, Philippine Insurrection, WWI, WWII (died after the war), Korean, Vietnam, and Iraq wars. The largest category interred are civilian, mostly U.S. and Filipino and their dependents, all of whom worked for the U.S. Government. There are nearly 9,000 individuals buried in the cemetery as of May 1, 2019. Dual flags have flown over the cemetery since March 1984. Victory Week While there is currently no Philippine equivalent to Memorial Day, the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office and Armed Forces is pushing to have September 2nd officially recognized as Victory Week to honor and mourn military personnel who died while serving the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). “We have started informally building the surrender of Gen. Yamashita as Victory Week since last year, which we treat as the equivalent of the US Memorial Day. It takes a legislative action to establish it so we made it initially as a tradition until we could elicit acceptance,” said Brig. Gen.

Restituto L. Aguilar (ret.), chief of the PVAO’s Veterans Memorial and Historical Division. Even before that is officially recognized by the Philippine government, allow us the privilege of honoring and mourning some of our local heroes who perished during the Second World War in service of the United States Army Forces in the Far East (USAFFE) and the guerrillas of the United States Forces in the Philippines (USFIP), when the Philippines was still a colony of the US. Although bitter adversaries during the Philippine-American War of 1899-1902 (still carried in American history books as the ‘Philippine Insurrection’), and the first and only colony of the US in Asia since that time, Filipinos never bought into Imperial Japan’s line they were here to free us from the American yoke as partners in the ‘Greater East Asia CoProsperity Sphere”. When the Pacific War broke out in December 8, 1941, with Japanese planes bombing Clark Field and other US installations in the Philippines, the greater part of the Filipinos sided with

the US and when the USAFFE forces under Maj. Gen. William F. Sharp, Jr. surrendered to the invaders on 10 May 1942 in Malaybalay, Bukidnon, most of the American and Filipinos melted away in the hills of Mindanao to start what eventually became the biggest and most organized group of guerrillas in the 10th Military District, USFIP under Col. Wendell W. Fertig. For this year’s Memorial Day, we honor and mourn some of our Filipino martyrs who fought and died in the service of their beloved Philippines and their adopted country the United States of America. Our Local Heroes Capt. Antonio Julian C. Montalvan (Feb. 8, 1906 - Aug. 30, 1944) was a member of an espionage team as G-2, MC Liaison and Intelligence Officer, of the 10th Military District under Fertig in Mindanao, who reported directly to Gen. Douglas MacArthur. As a medical doctor, he was able to get information by moving through various hospitals in Manila about Japanese troops in Mindanao, which he passed on to Fertig and which eventually reached MacArthur in Australia. As a member of a spy network, he helped establish coastal radio relay stations in Mindanao, Visayas and Southern Luzon. After three successful intelligence gathering trips by banca to Manila from Mindanao, he was arrested by the Japanese Kempeitai (Military Police) in Tayabas, and was later detained and tortured in Fort Santiago and the Old Bilibid Prisons in Manila. On August 30, 1944 he was executed by decapitation with the group of Senator José Ozámiz, and the Elizalde Group of Manila which included the writer Rafael Roces and Blanche Walker Jurika, the mother inlaw of guerilla leader Charles “Chick” Parsons. The execution See HONORING, page 7

American and Filipino flags adorn graves of US and Filipino servicemen who died while serving their countries at the Clark Veterans Cemetery on Memorial Day 2019. photo courtesy of bamban museum , all rights reserved bamban history society , photo by rhonie de la cruz