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Vote buying begins early in Agusan del Sur town By CHRIS V. PANGANIBAN Contributing Editor

SAN Francisco, Agusan del Sur--Local poll bets here have allegedly started buying votes in several barangays a week ahead of the elections on Monday (May 13). Independent mayoralty candidate John Paredes has reported supporters of local bets were caught separately distributing P20, 25, 40, and P50 bills since last week to residents in four villages, of which a photo which serve as proof were submitted to the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) for proper administrative charges. Paredes, son of a former governor and congressman Ceferino Paredes Jr. who stand against vote buying as his campaign crusade, said apart from being a candidate, Malacañang has tasked him to gather The P50 and P20 bills reportedly used to buy votes in San Francisco town in Agusan del Sur posted by mayoralty See VOTE, page 11

bet John Paredes on his Facebook wall.

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“Rotarians, true champions for people in need”---Elorde By Batas Mauricio

Use all you’ve got By Jhan Tiafau Hurst

The killings in Cotabato City By ZAINUDIN MALANG

‘TF Piniliay’ sends off troops By DIVINA M. SUSON Correspondent

CALANOGAS, LANAO SUR- LAKAS-CMD PARTY-HUGPONG PAGBABAGO HAD THEIR MUNICIPAL GRAND RALLY ON APRIL 27,2019 TOGETHER WITH GOVERNATORIAL CANDIDATE ENGR.MAMINTAL “BOMBIT” ALONTO ADIONG JR., VICE-GOVERNATORIAL CANDIDATE MOHAMMAD KHALID “ MUJAM” RAKIIN- ADIONG, MAYORAL CANDIDATE ENGR.MADAPADO M.BENITO, VICE-MAYORAL CANDIDATE ABDUL HAKIM A. BENITO, ALSO CANDIDATES FOR COUNCILORS OSOP ABDULCADER, CAIRODEN ATAMPAR, SAIBA BASACARA, FAISAL BENITO, FARIMAH BENITO, RASOL DARI, ANISA DISIMBAN & JALILAH TAMBIDAN AT CALANOGAS MUNICIPAL GYMNASIUM LANAO SUR. Photo by: Yana Sunga BARMM-MDN

ILIGAN City--The Task Force Piniliay on Monday morning deployed the troops belonging to the 2nd Mechanized Infantry Brigade of the Philippine Army to the different areas in Lanao del Norte and Iligan City to ensure security, peace and order during and after the midterm national and local elections on May 13. The troops were composed of three battalions and three companies, according to Colonel Alex Aduca, deputy brigade commander and the commander of Task Force Piniliay. In a send off ceremony held inside the brigade’s camp in Barangay Ditucalan, Iligan City, Aduca reminded the troops of three things: remain to be non-partisan and apolitical, ensure security of all constituents and ensure personal safety. See TROOPS, page 11

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Bong Go backs development of Pampanga; eyes Clark as alternative economic hub to decongest Metro Manila ANGELES CITY, Pampanga – Former Special Assistant to the President and senatorial aspirant Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go on Friday said Clark Special Economic Zone in Pampanga is likely the best alternative business and economic hub to the already congested Metro Manila. Go made the observation as he also pledged to support the government’s infrastructure and other development programs that would further promote the growth of the province and the rest of Central Luzon during the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino campaign rally here. “Huwag po kayong magalala dito sa Pampanga, isa

po sa aking priority ang tulungan ang patuloy na pag-asenso ng lugar ninyo. Ito kasi ang pwedeng maging alternative sa Maynila, masyado na pong congested ang Maynila. Meron (na) po tayong magandang airport dito, ayusin pa natin. Ang ganda po ng pasilidad dito sa Clark eh,” Go said. He noted that construction is already on-going for the Clark International Airport Expansion Project, a P9.3-billion development for a new 82,600-square-meter Passenger Terminal Building of the airport and the installation of all the required equipment, machinery and associated facilities to support its operation. Go also thanked the

residents of the province for their overwhelming display of support in his motorcade earlier in the day that traversed five key areas of the province, starting from Angeles City, Mabalacat, San Fernando, Bacolor and Mexico. “Maraming salamat po sa mga kapatid ko dito sa Pampanga sa inyong napaka-init na pagtanggap, sing-init ng panahon ngayon. Umulan man o umaraw, nandyan po kayo para magpakita ng suporta sa amin,” Go said. In addition to the Clark Airport, Go said there are other projects that would spur the growth of Pampanga. He cited the P211.4billion PNR North 2 project See BACKS, page 11

SP OKs 2019 budget of Brgy Camaman-an

THE 18th City Council on its regular session Monday presided over by Vice Mayor Raineir Joaquin V. Uy adopted a resolution returning to the Barangay Council of Camaman-an its Ordinance No. 116, Series of 2018 covering its annual budget for 2019 with the information that the same is in order and may be given force and effect. With an estimated income of P24,836,821, the barangay allocated P4.3 million, representing its 20-percent development fund, for the construction of Tanod and Civilian Vol-

unteer Organization (CVO) outpost at Sitios Pag-asa, Bolonsori and Berjaya. It shall also be utilized for the rehabilitation of its barangay hall, multi-purpose building at Sitio Tiera and its barangay roads. Likewise to be funded are the re-gravelling of road at Sitios Berjaya and Sta. Cruz. The barangay also earmarked funds for the construction of pathway at Sitios Pag-asa, Tipolohon, Paglantaw, Bontong, Cronin and Ramonal, among others. Meanwhile, its 10-percent Sanggunian Kabataan fund in the amount of P2.4

million will be used for mandatory trainings, SK federation elections, equitable access to equality education, socio-cultural and sports development, youth capability building, environmental protection, climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction and resiliency, youth employment and livelihood, anti-drug abuse program, among others. Finally, the amount of P1.2 million, representing its five-percent Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction Management Fund (BDRRMF), will be subdivided for its 30-percent Quick Response Fund and 70-percent BDRRMF in the amount of P372,357 and P868,834, respectively. The legislation was reviewed and endorsed by the committees on barangay affairs and on laws and rules respectively chaired by Councilors Yan Lam S. Lim and Ian Mark Q. Nacaya. (SP/ JAO)-

Govt troops, volunteers bring medical services closer to people By DIVINA M. SUSON MindaNews

ILIGAN City--Government troops and medical volunteers reached out on Saturday (May 4) one of the farthest areas in Lanao del Norte to bring the medical services closer to the people. More than a hundred of residents in Sitio Kurakura, Barangay Tamparan, in Munai town received medical consultations with the provision of medicines in a first ever medical and dental mission by a civic group--Maria Cristina Eagles Club and the 12th Civil Military Operations and the 4th Mechanized Infantry battalions of the Philippine Army. Barangay Tamparan is the host of Camp Bilal, the main camp of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces (MILF BIAF) Northwestern Mindanao Front, led by Abdullah Macapaar, also know as Commander Bravo. He graced the event and delivered a message to the public in Maranao language. Macapaar is now a commissioner of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority

Hijab troopers facilitate psychosocial activity to children in Sitio Kura-kura, Barangay Tamparan, Munai, Lanao del Norte, during a medical and dental mission, May 4, conducted by a civic group, medical volunteers and Philippine Army. (Photo by 4th Mechanized Infantry Battalion, Philippine Army)

(BTA) of the newly-created Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) under the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL). Lt. Col. Bernardo Taqueban, commander of the 4th Mechanized Battalion, said the ‘mission’, which was in partnership with a civic group, Maria Cristina Eagles Club, who brought with them volunteer doctors, nurses and other health personnel, is part of the continuous effort of the government, through the Armed Forces of the Philip-

pines, to help and converge stakeholders to bring basic services and development in the MILF communities. “The Philippine Army will continue to help as the government forges better relationship with the MILF in pursuit to just and lasting peace,” Taqueban said. Taqueban said, Macapaar was thankful that medical missions are starting to be conducted in their area. “Sinabi niya na sana daw maayos na rin ang kanilang kuryente at ang patubig lalo na at parating na ang See MEDICAL, page 11

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Safeguards in place to ensure peaceful polls, says military THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) have issued sufficient safeguards to ensure that the coming May 13 elections will be peaceful and orderly. This was the reply given by Col. Noel Detoyato, AFP public affairs office chief, on Monday when asked if they have detected any security threats with one week left before the elections and whether sufficient security measures are in place to deter any untoward incidents. “There are enough safeguards issued by Comelec, and specific instructions issued by the service commanders and the CSAFP (Chief-of-Staff, AFP) Gen. Benjamin Madrigal,” he said in a message to the Philippine News Agency. Detoyato also said Unified Command heads are all implementing Comelec and AFP-issued guidelines to ensure peaceful elections. “(With) the AFP and PNP (Philippine National Police’s) full support to Comelec, we are confident that we are more than prepared for the conduct of the midterm elections. While these preparations are being undertaken, our

primary task of counterinsurgency operations is also ongoing,” he said. Earlier, the AFP public affairs office chief said the military will be deploying at least 40,000 personnel to augment the PNP force in securing this year’s national and local elections. “We will be supporting the PNP and the Comelec in this midterm elections and around 30,000 to 40,000 of our troops will be directly committed, but it will also depend on the situation on the ground,” Detoyato said. “It will be decided upon by the Unified (Command) commanders but our counterinsurgency operations, all other security operations will not be stopped, there will be ongoing operations even if there is an ongoing election,” he added. The AFP official said military troops will be deployed in precincts identified as needing extra security. “Deployment duties will be decided by the Comelec,” Detoyato emphasized. Aside from securing the elections, the AFP will also help in the transport of poll materials where there are no contractors, he added. (PNA)

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‘TF Piniliay’ formed for midterm elections By RICHEL UMEL MindaNews

ILIGAN City--An Army unit has lent its support for an honest and orderly election in Lanao del Norte and Iligan by forming Task Force Piniliay. The 2nd Mechanized Infantry Brigade here activated the task force on Wednesday (May 1) with deputy brigade chief Col. Alex Aduca as its commander. Task Force Pinilliay, which will be deployed in the 22 towns of Lanao del Norte and 44 villages of Iligan, comprises the 4th and 5th Mechanized Infantry Battalions, 51st Infantry Battalion and 11 Division Reconnaissance Company. “Without any reservations we accept the responsibility, designation and the function of the Task Force Piniliay not only in paper but we should do it in action. Let us show that we can do something so that we can do our tasks, our function with utmost dedication,” Aduca said. “We should believe that we are a force to reckon with. We should believe in our capability and our strength that we can secure

An Army soldier on board an armored personnel carrier guards the entrance of Kolambugan Central Elementary School in Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte while the counting of votes for the Bangsamoro Law plebiscite is going on inside the school on February 6, 2019. MindaNews file photo by Bobby Timonera

the conduct of local and national election,” he said. “We are mandated to protect not only the candidates and the voters but the facilities in coordination with the security sectors like the Philippine National Police, Department of Interior and Local Government and the Commission on Elections,” he added. Aduca said they would not allow a failure of election

in any part of the province and city. BGen James Ezra P. Enriquez, brigade commander said “malaki ang role ng Task Force Piniliay and we as members of the Philippine Army will ensure that there will be fair, honest and peaceful, secure and credible elections.” “In securing the elections, we must remain as non-partisan. As members

of the Armed Forces, we cannot campaign for or against any candidates but we’re given a chance to exercise our right to vote,” he assured. He said soldiers from the rank of corporal and up had complied with absentee voting for senators. Due to the nature of their job the Commission on Elections has allowed See ELECTIONS, page 11

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“Rotarians, true champions for people in need”---Elorde LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… ‘Love your neighbor as yourself ’…” (Jesus, our God and Savior who is God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, in Mark 12:31, the Holy Bible). -ooo“ROTA R IA N S , T RU E CHAMPIONS FOR PEOPLE IN NEED”---ELORDE: As far as Ms. Liza Vicencio Elorde is concerned, her term as the sixth lady District Governor of Rotary International District 3810 starting July 01, 2019 would see more Rotarians becoming true champions in helping less fortunate Filipinos, turning themselves into selfless heroes who will battle the grinding poverty, lack of knowledge, ailments, sicknesses, and diseases, and other debilitating problems hounding a great number of our countrymen. In her speech at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel during the start of the District 3810 Training Assembly (DISTAS 2019) last Saturday, May 04, 2019, Elorde stressed the more responsible role of Rotarians in doing good for others in the Philippines. Outside

of Rotary, she is one of the children of Macario Vicencio, a great journalist who became a president of the Philippine National Press Club. Liza also became one of the daughters-in-law of the original Filipino boxing legend, Gabriel “Flash” Elorde, co-managing the Elorde Gym franchise. According to Elorde (who will be leading Rotarians of District 3810 from Manila, Pasay City, Cavite, and Oriental Mindoro from July 01, 2019 until June 30, 2020), ever since the establishment in the Philippines and in Asia of the first chapter of Rotary International (the Rotary Club of Manila), Rotarians had always been, and continue to be, in the forefrong ot projects aimed at uplifting the life, intellect, health, and well-being of everyone. -ooo12 ROUNDS GOVERNOR’S CHALLENGE FOR DISTRICT 3810 ROTARIANS: As the District Governor of District 3810 of Rotary International for Rotary Year 2019-2020, Ms. Liza Vicencio Elorde reiterated, during the one-day

DISTAS 2019 on May 04, 2019, the 12 rounds of “Governor’s Challenge” involving projects that Rotarians from Manila, Pasay City, Cavite, and Occidental Mindoro, will strive to achieve successfully. These projects will be officially called the “12 Rounds of Governor’s Challenge”, Elorde clarified. Hig h lig hte d among these projects, Elorde also added, are the projects for the youth, whether they are still studying in schools or have not been given the opportunity for a formal education. Elorde allowed Rotarians from District 3810 to chose what projects they would wish to pursue for young Filipino children. Elorde did not expressly mention it in her speech opening the District 3810 Training Assembly (DISTAS 2019) last Saturday but the underlying purpose of the Rotarians’ projects for the youth is to ensure that the youth would be preoccupied with worthwhile activities that would pull them away from vices that could lead them to perdition, and which would give them a chance to participate

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in activities that promote the good of others which Rotarians are undertaking. -oooROTARIANS ARE THE TRUE SUPERHEROES BECAUSE THEY ACTUALLY SERVE OTHERS: Incumbent District 3810 Governor Rudy Bediones fully concurred with the pronouncements made by Ms. Liza Vicencio Elorde, the incoming District Governor of District 3810 come July 01, 2019. In his own speech during the opening of DISTAS 2019, Bediones also stressed the truth that Rotarians indeed are the true “superheroes” of our time because they do perform actual service that help others in need. Bediones took time out to enumerate the many and myriad projects that Rotarians from Manila, Pasay City, Cavite, and Occidental Mindoro who compose District 3810 annually carry out without let up. Principal of these projects is the continuing effort to See ELORDE, page 11

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THINK a minute. Have you ever felt like you did not get a fair start in life? Do you feel that the cards you were dealt have made it impossible for you to win? Listen to this true story. John Herreshoff was just 14-years-old in Rhode Island, U.S.A. when he built his first sailboat: a racing yacht called the Meteor. By the time he was 20 he had built another boat called Faustine. It was the first boat of its size to cross the Atlantic Ocean in only 17 days. Later when John was 27-years-old he built a steam yacht called the Annie Morse. At age 37 John formed his own boat building com-

pany named Herreshoff Manufacturing. Together with his brother Nathaniel they built steam yachts and torpedo boats. Then in 1892, England challenged America for the America’s Cup, the leading international trophy for yachting or sailing. Sir Thomas Lipton’s yacht called the Shamrock represented England in this world-famous competition. America had to choose its best boat to compete for this highly prestigious prize. Every boat builder in the U.S. was hoping to be given such an honor. Finally, based on his past achievements, John Herreshoff ’s company was chosen. So John and his

brother Nathaniel designed and built a racing yacht named Vigilant. It won the race. In the following years, John and his brother designed and built many more winning boats. But you have not yet heard the most amazing part of this true story. John, who built his first boat at age 14… and went on to set many world-records in yacht racing… whose second handmade boat set a trans-Atlantic record… and whose boats won the America’s Cup 5 times in 10 years… was totally blind from the age of 12. Even though he lived his life in the dark, he did not let that stop him from doing

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His very best and making his mark in the world. You may not have every ability and advantage that someone else does, but that does not mean you do not have all you need to be successful. So won’t you ask Jesus to take complete control of your heart and way of living? Only your Maker is the One Who can help you start making your mark and filling your place in the world. Just think a minute.

The killings in Cotabato City By ZAINUDIN MALANG MindaNews

WE haven’t paid attention to the almost daily shootings in C otabato until finally the victim is someone we know/knew. And then we start paying attention, and then we start condemning. These killings have been going on for years – in front of government offices, near police stations, along major thoroughfares – sa Bagua, sa Old Market, sa harapan ng ORC, sa Rosary Heights,

sa kahabaan ng Sinsuat Avenue, sa Tamontaka, sa Super, sa college. Office districts, residential areas, commercial areas, walang pinipiling lugar ang pamamaslang na ito. Name an area in Cotabato City, meron patayan diyan na nabaon sa limot, killings that have been posted on social media but did not get much reaction. Ang mga street killings na ito, para din yan Human Rights Violations (HRV). Pinapalampas lang natin,

kibit balikat kapag some random person ang hinuli, ginulpi, tinorture, o di kaya ay “itinumba”. Until the victim of the HRV is someone we know. And then we protest to high heavens. Ang mga street killings na ito, para din yan displacement sa rural areas. Kapag sa sulok ng Maguindanao, Lanao del Sur, Basilan, o Sulu, hindi ganoon karami ang nakikialam, nagpapakita ng dismaya. Minsan nga hindi pa nababanggit sa social media o

sa mainstream media. Until such time urban area naman ang na-displace. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi rajioon. (Zainuding Malang is a lawyer from Mindanao who spent years on deployment in acute emergencies in East Africa and the Middle East. Before that, he was the founding head of a human rights and civilian protection organization in Mindanao and was one of the five members of the peace process monitoring body.)

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PRES.QUIRINO, Sultan Kudarat -- four lawless elements were arrested in a joint law enforcement operation of 33IB, CIDG BARMM, 2nd Mech Coy, and 43rd SAC, 4th SAB in Brgy Bulod, Sultan sa Barongis, Maguindanao at 8:30 am May 04, 2019. The government troops, while serving the warrant of arrest against Teddy Biang who has a criminal case for violation of section 11 article of RA 9165 (Possession of Illegal Drugs), also apprehended three others for Possession of Prohibited Drugs (shabu) and highpowered firearms. The troops also recovered cash amounting to Php 385,000 considered as drug money, assorted ammunition, drug paraphernalia, and other deadly weapons. After the clearing operation, as they pursue the retreating cohorts of Teddy Biang, the troops also discovered an IED factory and a make shift drug den surrounded by marijuana plantation. Recovered inside the drug den are dried marijuana, seeds, and scrap metals being used for manu-

facturing of IEDs. The Barangay Officials with the assistance of the government forces agreed to uproot the marijuana and decided to burn the drug den in order to prevent further drug activities in the area. “According to our source, the recovered assorted firearms and other deadly weapons were to be used to disrupt the safe and orderly conduct of midterm national sustain the peace and de- responsibility,” Maj. Gen. and local election 2019,” says velopment in our area of Sobejana added. Ltc Elmer M Boongaling, CO 33IB. “The arrest of these lawless elements and drug personalities will certainly help in making our area of operation more safe and secure for the people,” Col Efren F Baluyot, Commander of the 1st Mechanized Infantry Brigade said. Meanwhile, Maj. Gen. Cirilito E Sobejana, Commander of the 6th Infantry Kampilan Division lauded the effort of 33IB, CIDG BARMM, 43rd SAC 4th SAB for the successful operation. “Our joint law enforcement operation with other security forces is relentless in order to protect our people from lawless elements and

COTABATO CITY -- Elections in five coastal towns of Lanao del Sur are expected to be peaceful and orderly after all the candidates signed a peace covenant over the weekend against the use of violence in this year’s elections. The candidates for mayor, vice mayor and members of the Sangguniang Bayan in the towns of Kapatagan, Balabagan, Malabang, Picong, and Marogong vowed to prevent their supporters from engaging in mudslinging and raise the level of a peaceful political campaign. The peace covenant signing was held on Saturday at the headquarters of the Army’s 6th Infantry Battalion (IB) in Barangay Matling, Malabang, Lanao del Sur. In a statement, Colonel Wilbur Mamawag, Army’s 603rd Infantry Brigade commander, said the initiative was organized by the 6th IB in an effort to promote peace and honest elections on May 13, 2019. “Your army here in coastal municipalities of Lanao del Sur will be your able partner for a credible, honest, orderly and peaceful election,” Mamawag told the candidates during the event. “We will also ensure that there will be no failure of election and all voters can exercise freely their right of suffrage,” he added. In a separate statement,

lawyer Allan Kadon, Lanao del Sur provincial election supervisor, said the election in Lanao del Sur would only be successful through the cooperation of the stakeholders.

Peaceful polls seen in Lanao Sur coastal towns

See PEACEFUL, page 10 NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late CAMILO T. BOYSILLO, died without any will (both died intestate) on June 06, 2016 at Malaybalay, City, Bukidnon. That the said deceased at the time of his death, left a real property, situated in the Barangay Magsaysay, Malaybalay City Bukidnon and more particularly described as follows: TRANSFER CERTIFICATE TITLE NO. AT-17676 Lot 690-5, Psd-10-039169 (AR) A parcel of Land, ( Lot 690-5 Psd-10-038169 (AR), being a portion of Lot 690, Pls-800) situated in the Barangay of Magsaysay, Mun. of Malaybalay, Prov. of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao, bounded as it appears in the title, containing an area of Twenty Four Thousand Three Hundred Seventy Three (24,373) sq. mtrs. more or less. That no personal properties are involved in this Extrajudicial Settlement; That to the best knowledged and information of the parties hereto, the said deceased left no debts; That the parties hereto being all of legal and will full civil capacity to contract, hereby by these presents agree to divide, settle and adjudicate unto themselves, as they hereby settle and adjudicate among themselves, the above-described real estate, making the parties hereto ad co-owners of the said real estate. Is the subjectnof Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate Among Heirs of Deceased Camilo T. Boysillo with Deed of Absolute Sale, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. PAUL VINCENT G. VILLEGAS, per Doc No. 173; Page No. 35; Book No. 43; Series of 2018. MDN: May 7, 14 & 21, 2019

Cagayan de Oro Bulk Water, Inc.

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Bataan Freedom Run caps Veterans Week celebration THE Observance of the Philippine Veterans Week 2019 and 77th Araw ng Kagitingan formally ended with its last activity, the Bataan Freedom Run. The Philippine Veterans Bank (PVB) hosted the annual event, which was attended by Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO) Administrator USec. Ernesto G. Carolina, who represented Defense Secretary Delfin N. Lorenzana as Guest of Honor and Speaker, on 14 April 2019 at the Provincial Capitol Building, Balanga, Bataan. In his speech read by USec. Carolina, Sec. Lorenzana commended the PVB for organizing yet another successful event which garnered about 1,200 participants from the local communities of Bataan, Pampanga, and Tarlac, as well as descendants of Death March veterans. He also congratulated the PVAO for the success of the recently concluded Philippine Veterans Week and 77th Araw ng Kagitingan last April 5 – 11. “ The B ataan Death March may be a story of sacrifice, but it is one that we and all the generations to come must be made aware See RUN, page 11 445 Julio Pacana Street, Puntod Cagayan de Oro City Tel. Nos. 856-8957, 856-8988

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES) CITY OF CAGAYAN DE ORO……..) S.S

AFFIDAVIT OF DEVELOPER I, Mr. Noel A. Tan, of legal age, married, Filipino, with office address located at 445 Julio Pacana St., Puntod, Cagayan de Oro City, after having been duly sworn in accordance with law, do hereby depose and declare that: That I am the Vice President for Operation and the authorized representative of Liberty Land Corporation, a domestic corporation with SEC Certificate of Registration No. A-SO92-3093, issued on May 8, 1992 and with principal office address at 445 Julio Pacana St., Puntod, Cagayan de Oro City. This company is the developer of SOUTHPOINT 1-PORTION located at Upper Palalan, Lumbia Cagayan de Oro City and as part of the development, a contract for line extension was entered into with CEPALCO for the latter to extend its lines and facilities to the said subdivision., The total cost of the electrical line facilities for this project advanced by the company is ONE MILLION THREE HUNDRED THIRTY TWO THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY NINE PESOS ONLY (Php1,332,769.00) and hereby attest that this cost is NOT incorporated in the purchase price of each residential lot/unit that will be paid by subdivision lot/unit buyers; I and the company have caused the publication of an announcement informing the public that the above total cost of the electrical line facilities funded by the company is not incorporated in the purchase price of the sold properties as evidenced by the Affidavit of Publication submitted to CEPALCO.

I hereby attest that the company owns the money that was advanced to CEPALCO.

This affidavit is not intended to evade the provisions of the ERC’s Amended Distribution and Open Access Rules regarding the payment to subdivision lot/unit buyers of the refunds from electrical line extensions advanced by the developer, but is made truthfully and I am fully aware that I could liable for any perjury for any untruthful statements in this Affiant. I am authorized to represent the company in executing this Affidavit as per Certification of Board Resolution No. 05-19-2017-001 dated May 22, 2017, executed before Notary Public of Atty. Rosalie Grace M. Escoba, denominated as Doc. No. 189; Page No. 38; Book No. 16; Series of 2017, in Cagayan de Oro City. In witness whereof, I have hereunto affixed my signature this 04 MAY 2018 day of _________ 2019, in _________. MR. NOEL A. TAN VP-Operation SIGNED IN THE PRESENCE OF: ____________________ and __________________ SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me this 04 MAY and 2019 in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, affiant exhibiting to me his TIN 125-810-114. Doc. No. 356; Page No. 72; Book No. 16; Series of 2019.

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Keep abreast with latest tourism trends, says DOT exec By GLADYS PINO

AN official of the Department of Tourism (DOT) urged Cavite’s travel and trade industry to keep abreast with current tourism market trends. During the opening of the three-day Cavite Travel and Tours Expo (CTTE) at Isla Events here on Friday, DOT Region IV-A (Calabarzon) Director officerin-charge Marites Castro told tourism stakeholders to upgrade on new technology and use social media in their promotions. She also committed to support product development, including improvement and enhancement of manpower through training, and creating affordable tour packages to entice more visitors. She also highlighted the need to create a “culture of tourism that is both sustainable and responsible” to attain inclusive growth.

CAVITE TRAVEL EXPO. Photo shows the opening of the Cavite Travel and Tour Expo with Department of Tourism Region IV-A Director officer-in-charge Marites Castro (center, in black) leading the ribbon cutting ceremony. (PNA photo by Gladys S. Pino)

The event, which ran from May 3 to 5, aimed to highlight the province’s leisure possibilities as offered by the local properties and travel sectors. CTTE Program Director Jonalyn Agrazada said that aside from boosting the local tourism industry, the event also invited

exhibitors from popular destinations from other parts of the country offering travel and tour packages. Cavite, the most populous province in the country, contributes to the number of balikbayans and travelers each year, Agrazada said. (PNA)

West PH Sea ‘top concern’ of gov’t: Palace By AZER PARROCHA

MANILA -- Malacañang said the protection of the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) is already a “top concern” of the government, denying that they were lax in responding to Chinese activities in the contested waters. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo, also the Chief Presidential Legal Counsel, made this remark after the Supreme Court (SC) issued a writ of Kalikasan for the protection and preservation of three shoals within the country’s territory in the WPS. “We stress that the essence of such writ of kalikasan, which is the protection of the marine ecosystem of the West Philippine Sea is already a top concern and agenda of the government,” Panelo said in a statement released on Saturday night (May 4). The writ of Kalikasan was issued to prevent violations of environmental laws in Philippine territorial waters and in the exclusive economic zone, specifically the Panatag Shoal, Ayungin Shoal, and Mischief Reef. Panelo said the Palace has yet to receive a copy of the High Court’s order but stressed that it found no issue in performing such enforcement pursuant to the Constitution and principles of international law. Panelo said although Palace has always respected the orders and decisions of the Judiciary, especially the Supreme Court, and denied “inaction” when it came to environmental concerns. “We take exception, however, to the contention that there has been inaction on the part of the administration with regard to the environmental concerns brought about by Chinese activities in the contested areas,” Panelo said. He said the Coast Guard and other government agencies are performing their task in securing the subject of the writ. Panelo acknowledged allegations of “certain unwanted incursions” that have brought damage in the area but reminded the SC that they have been made in contested areas. He noted the government has already filed a series of diplomatic protests against China, but insisted against performing “provocative acts” that would harm diplomatic ties between the two countries. He has repeatedly See CONCERN, page 11

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Bong Go hails SWS survey as vindication of PRRD’s commitment to serve; assures people of Cainta and province of Rizal of his assistance Former Special Assistant to the President and 2019 senatorial aspirant Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go on Saturday said the latest survey showing a record-high satisfaction rating for the administration vindicates the campaign of President Rodrigo Duterte against criminality, corruption and illegal drugs. The First Quarter 2019 Social Weather Survey, done on March 28-31, 2019, found 81% of adult Filipinos satisfied, 10% neither satisfied nor dissatisfied, and 9% dissatisfied with the general performance of the current National Administration, for a new record-high net satisfaction rating of +72, classified as excellent. “Ibig sabihin nito masaya po ang ating mga kababayan sa mga nangyayari sa kapaligiran natin na nakakalakad na ang ating anak na hindi nababastos at walang kinatatakutan,” Go said in an ambush interview during a break in his motorcade in Cainta, Rizal. Go had been consistently telling people during his campaign sorties of his full commitment to support the policies and programs of President Duterte. “Yun po ang aking ipagpapatuloy, yung pagbabagong inumpisahan ni Pangulong Duterte ‘yung

kampanya laban sa kriminalidad, kampanya laban sa korapsyon, at kampanya laban sa ilegal na droga,” Go said. Even as this developed, Go thanked the people of Cainta, Rizal and its leaders—particularly Mayor “Kit” Nieto---for their open display of support, as he noted the enthusiastic welcome of the residents of the municipality during his motorcade. Go is an adopted son of the province of Rizal by virtue of a manifesto signed last February by the governors

of the provinces of Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon (CALABARZON), expressing their support for his senatorial bid and declaring Go as an adopted son of the region. “Maraming, maraming salamat po sa inyong mainit na pagtanggap, sing-init ng panahon,” Go said. Go recalled that Mayor Nieto is among the local officials who gave their whole-hearted support to President Duterte during the 2016 elections. “Mayroon lamang ako gustong sabihin sa mga tao

ng Cainta hindi po namin nalilimutan ni Pangulong Duterte isa po si Mayor Kit Nieto na talagang sumuporta po kay Pangulong Duterte,” Go said. Go said that he and President Duterte would help Cainta to the best of their ability. “Asahan niyo po dito sa Cainta kung ano po ang pwede naming gawin ni Pangulong Duterte…kung ano po ang pwede naming maitulong at kabutihan po dito sa Cainta, handa po kaming tumulong sa inyo,” Go said.

He noted that Cainta and the province of Rizal already stand to benefit from various infrastructure and development projects under the Duterte administration. Go cited the Southeast Metro Manila Expressway, a P45-billion project that is a part of the larger C-6 Expressway project. The 34-km, six-lane expressway will run from Skyway/FTI in Taguig City to Batasan Complex in Quezon City, traversing Antipolo, Rizal. The project is expected to reduce traffic congestion along EDSA, C-5, Ortigas Ave. and Ortigas Extension, and would allow for quicker and more direct access to major airport terminals. Construction of the project is on-going and it is expected

to be completed by 2020. In addition, Go mentioned the establishment of the Rizal Provincial Science and Technology Center and Regional Design and Creativity Hub in the University of Rizal in Antipolo City. It would showcase the extent of Science, Technology, and Innovation programs and services given to community-based partners as well as micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Go assured the people of Cainta and the province of Rizal that they can rely on his help if they want any of their concerns brought to the attention of President Duterte. “Noon, ngayon at kahit saan man ako ipadpad ng See SURVEY, page 11

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Agusan del Norte City/ Municipality: Butuan City Publication Notice R.A. 10172

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

CCE-091-2019(R.A. 10172) In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular NO. 2013-1, Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that LEA BAGTONG ESPINOSA has filed with this office a Petition for Correction of Clerical Error of the child’s sex from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of LEA HUGO BAGTONG who was born on July 28, 1971 at Malibu, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, Philippines and whose parents are EMERITA ABUZO HUGO and CRISTITUTO JEMINEZ BAGTONG. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 23 May 2019.

(Sgd.) GERARDO D. JURADO Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: April 30 & May 7, 2019

Republic of the Philippines OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT NATIONAL COMMISSION ON INDIGENOUS PEOPLES 2nd Flr. N. dela Merced Bldg., Corner West & Quezon City Tel Nos. 373-9534 / 373-9578 / Tel. Fax 373-9765

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

Higaonon Indigenous Cultural Communities Ads-1004-0036-Gni An Ancestral Domain located in Sitios Talangisog, Mingkatamba, Dukdukaan, Kiponay, Baliguihan, Kalangan and Impaluhod, Barangay Eurerka, Gingoog City, Province of Misamis Oriental. Bounded on the Northeast and East, along lines 17 to 19, by ADs-1301-0009-Gni (Ancestral domain of the Higaonon ICCs located in Municipality of Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte and Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental with CADT No. R13LAS-0609-118); on the South and Southeast, along lines 19 to 21 to 1, by Barangay Guibonan, Municipality of Esperanza; on the West and Northwest, along lines 1 to 16 by Barangays Eureka, Sangalan and Kalipay, Gingoog City. Beginning at a point marked “1” on the plan, being S. 15 deg. 41’ E., 9586.32 m. from MSE-3990, “PRS 92” (NAMRIA), Barangay Kalipay, Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental thense;

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Containing an area of THREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY SEVEN and 7628/10000 (3,787.7628) hectares more or less. All corners referred to are indicated on the plan and marked on the ground as follows: corner 18 is identical to corner 5 of Ads-1301-0009-Gni an old “ADBM” rectangular parallelepiped (25x25x100 cm.) concentrate monument and all the rest by “ADBM NCIP” rectangular parallelepiped (25x25x100 cm.) concrete monuments. Bearing is “PRS 92”, GRID. The said survey was executed by the following NCIP Geodetic Engineers ELISUR T. PAILDEN and ROCHELLE ANGELICA MELIG, on June 13-30, 2018, any petition/issue/complaint relative thereto must be addressed to and/or filed with the Provincial Office within the prescribed reglementary period of fifteen (15) days from last Publication. In addition to the publication, you are also directed to cause the posting of the same in conspicuous places where the said ancestral domain is located (i.e. Tribal Hall, Barangay/Municipal Hall, Public Market, Terminals, etc.) Sec. 56 of IPRA should be quoted in the publication and posting. Prepared by: ELISER T. PAILDEN Engineer II

MDN: April 30, May 7 & 14, 2019

Noted:

ATTY. RICARDO V. MATEO Acting Provincial Officer NCIP Misamis Oriental

MDN: Apr 23, 30 & May 7, 2019

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Tuesday, May 7, 2019 Republic of the Philippines ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION San Miguel Avenue, Pasig City

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF THE OVER / UNDER RECOVERIES BASED ON THE FORMULA ON THE VARIOUS AUTOMATIC COST ADJUSTMENTS AND TRUE-UP MECHANISM AND CORRESPONDING CONFIRMATION PROCESS PURSUANT TO ERC RESOLUTION NO. 16, SERIES OF 2009, AS AMENDED BY RESOLUTION NOS. 21 AND 23, SERIES OF 2010 AGUSAN DEL SUR ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. (ASELCO), Applicant. x- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -/

ERC CASE NO. 2019- ___ CF

“D”

Power Bills from Suppliers in the following order:

a. b. c.

Power Bill Official Receipts issued by the Power Supplier Debit/Credit Memo issued by the Power Supplier

NGCP bills in the following order: a. b.

NGCP Bill Official Receipts issued by NGCP

Folder 3 – Statistical Data

1. Applicant ASELCO is an Electric Cooperative created and existing pursuant to the provisions of Presidential Decree No. 269 as amended, with principal office located at San Francisco, Agusan del Sur, Philippines, represented herein by its Officer-in-Charge to the Office of the General Manager, Leah Fe F. Estillore, duly authorized by virtue of Board Resolution No. 27, series of 2019 dated March 8, 2019, of the Board of Directors, copy of which is attached hereto as Annex “A” and made an integral part hereof. The filing of the instant Application is likewise authorized under the aforecited Board Resolution;

2. Applicant has been granted by the National Electrification Administration (NEA) an authority to operate and distribute electric light and power within the coverage area comprising the City of Bayugan and the Municipalities of Sibagat, Esperanza, Talacogon, San Luis, Prosperidad, San Francisco, Rosario, Bunawan, Trento, Sta. Josefa, Veruela, La Paz and Loreto, all in the Province of Agusan del Sur;

As Annex:

“F”

Statistical Data Sheet

“G”

Summary of Pilferage Cost Recoveries

“H”

Report of Implemented Other Adjustments

“I”

MFSR (Sections B and E)

Folder 4 – Actual Implemented Rates Data

As Annex:

“J”

Actual Implemented Rates Sheet

“K”

Lifeline Discount Sheet

“L”

Senior Citizen Discount Sheet

“M”

Two (2) Consumer Bills per customer Class (Non-Lifeliner)

“N”

One (1) Consumer Bill per Lifeline Bracket (Lifeliner)

“O”

Senior Citizen consumer bills

Folder 5 – Other Documents

THE APPLICATION AND ITS PURPOSE

Power Supplier and Transmission Data Sheet

THE APPLICANT

“E”

APPLICANT, Agusan del Sur Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ASELCO for brevity), by counsel and unto this Honorable Commission, most respectfully states:

“C”

APPLICATION

As Annex:

3. This Application is filed in compliance with ERC RESOLUTION NO. 16, Series of 2009, otherwise known as “A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE RULES GOVERNING THE AUTOMATIC COST ADJUSTMENT AND TRUE-UP MECHANISMS AND CORRESPONDING CONFIRMATION PROCESS FOR DISTRIBUTION UTILITIES” adopted pursuant to the mandate of Section 43 of Republic Act No. 9136 otherwise known as the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001 (EPIRA) and its implementing Rules and Regulations, in relation to ERC Resolutions No. 17, and 23, all Series of 2009, and Resolution No. 21, series of 2010, mandating the filing of consolidated application for the over/under recoveries of all distribution utilities for the approval/confirmation of the Commission;

As Annex:

“P”

Submitted URR for the year

“Q”

Computation of Generation Rate

“R”

Computation of System Loss Rate

“S”

Computation of Transmission Rate

“T”

Computation of Lifeline Subsidy Rate

“U”

Computation of Senior Citizen Subsidy Rate

4. The aforecited Guidelines were adopted and issued by the Honorable Commission in the furtherance of the following reasons, to wit:

4.a. The Commission has adopted several automatic cost adjustment mechanisms in separate issuances and it is deemed ideal to consolidate, update, and rationalize the requirements under all said separate issuances;

4.b. The Commission finds it necessary to establish a systematized confirmation process that conform to the due process requirement of the law for the following automatic cost adjustment and true-up mechanisms:

9. In compliance with Section 2, Rule 6 of the ERC Rules of Practice and Procedure, copies of this Application together with all its annexes and accompanying documents had been furnished by Applicant the Legislative Body of the municipality of San Francisco where Applicant principally operates and the Legislative Body of the Province of Agusan del Sur. Likewise, the Application was published in a newspaper of general circulation within the franchise area of the Applicant.

10. As proof of compliance of the service of the copies of the Application together with all its annexes are the Certifications issued by the Authorized Representatives of the Local Government Units and/or the Affidavit of Service executed by an employee of the Applicant and the first page of the Application bearing the receiving stamp of the aforementioned Offices as Annexes “V” and “W” respectively. Likewise attached hereto as Annexes “X” and “Y” are the Affidavit of Publication and the newspaper issue containing the published Application;

11. Moreover, prior to the filing of this Application, a pre-filing conference with the concerned staff of the Commission was conducted pursuant to Section 4 of Rule 6, and for purposes of determining completeness of the supporting documents attached to the Application.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Automatic Generation Rate and System Loss Adjustment Mechanism; Transmission Rate Adjustment Mechanism; Lifeline Rate Recovery Mechanism; Local Franchise Tax Recovery Mechanism; Local Business Tax Recovery Mechanism; Guidelines for the Calculation of the Over or Under Recovery in the Implementation of Lifeline Rates by Distribution Utilities; 7. Guidelines for a True-Up Mechanism of the Over or Under Recovery in the Implementation of the Inter-Class Cross Subsidy Removal by Distribution Utilities; 8. ERC Resolution No. 12, Series of 2005, “A Resolution Approving a New Policy on the Treatment of Prompt Payment Discount (PPD)”; 9. Guidelines for the Calculation of the Over or Under Recovery in the Implementation of System Loss Rate by Distribution Utilities; and 10. Rules for the Calculation of the Over or Under Recovery in the Implementation of Transmission Rates. 5. For purposes of determining the under/over recoveries on the implementation of the aforeenumerated automatic cost adjustments and true-up mechanisms, the formula provided for under Resolution No. 16, series of 2009, as amended by Resolution No. 21 and 23, series of 2010 was applied by the Applicant; 6. A summary of the pass true cost vis-a-vis the actual collection on the above-mentioned implementation of various automatic cost adjustments and true up mechanisms are presented hereunder, as follows:

COMPLIANCE WITH PRE-FILING REQUIREMENTS

PRAYER WHEREFORE, premises considered, it is most respectfully prayed of this Honorable Commission that the computations of over/under recoveries presented in the instant application be approved, and ASELCO be allowed to refund/collect said over/under recoveries.

Other reliefs, just and equitable under the premises are likewise prayed for.

Cebu City (for Pasig City), Philippines. 29 April 2019.

Allowable Actual Recovery (Over)/Under Particulars Cost/Pass Thru (PhP) Recoveries Cost (PhP) (PhP) GENERATION 3,536,907,174.47 3,485,389,874.85 51,517,299.62 TRANSMISSION 653,413,197.89 690,425,952.94 (37,012,755.05) SYSTEM LOSS 378,322,882.07 371,863,674.93 6,459,207.14 LIFELINE 61,770,577.31 61,720,405.76 50,171.55 Sr. CITIZEN 191,670.23 177,089.35 14,580.88 TOTAL 4,630,605,501.97 4,609,576,997.84 21,028,504.13

The foregoing amounts are based on the computations hereto attached as Annex “B”;

7. That, ASELCO proposes to recover/refund the foregoing amounts based on the February 2019 kWh sales hereunder presented:

Particulars No. of (OVER) UNDER kWh Sales Months RECOVERIES (FEB 2019) GENERATION 36 51,517,299.62 16,751,653 TRANSMISSION 36 (37,012,755.05) 16,751,653 SYSTEM LOSS 36 6,459,207.14 16,751,653 LIFELINE 16 50,171.55 16,751,653 Sr. CITIZEN 16 14,580.88 16,751,653

RECOVERY (REFUND) 0.0854 (0.0752) 0.0107 0.0002 0.0001

8. Further, in support of the foregoing, Applicant submits the following data and documents, to wit:

Folder 2 – Supplier and Transmission Data

A.C. GAVIOLA LAW OFFICE Counsel for ASELCO Rm. 203, 2/F Crown Port View Hotel 3rd Ave., North Reclamation Area, Cebu City acgaviola_lawoffice@gaviolalaw.com

BY: ALAN C. GAVIOLA PTR No. 236611; Province of Cebu; Jan. 10, 2019 IBP O.R. 068855; Cebu City; Jan. 18, 2019 Roll No. 30385 MCLE Compliance III, 0019612; Dec. 14, 2010

ALAN BYRNE S. GAVIOLA PTR No. 236610; Province of Cebu; Jan. 10, 2019 IBP O.R. 068856; Cebu City; Jan. 18, 2019 Roll No. 62695 MCLE Compliance V, 0009261; July 27, 2015 MDN: Xxx x, 2019

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Security forces and COMELEC meet-up for midterm National and Local election CAMP SIONGCO, Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao – With the up-coming May 13, 2019 midterm election, the Joint Task Force Central, PNP Maguindanao and the Commission on Elections conducted a coordinating meeting at the Kampilan Club House, 6ID in Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao on May 3, 2019 to iron-out possible glitches in the preparations. The meeting discussed the security deployment of the AFP, PNP and other deputized agencies in the implementation of election

laws, rules and regulations in order to ensure a free, honest, peaceful and credible conduct of the National and Local Elections 2019. Likewise, the election officers of each municipality of Maguindanao were given opportunity to express their issues and concerns related to the upcoming election that need addressing. Police Coronel Ronald Briones, Provincial Director of Maguindanao said that the PNP will deploy enough PNP personnel to priority areas of concern, guided by the provision on

the omnibus election code. “I challenge all the election officers of Maguindanao to perform their mandated tasks and maintain the dignity of a public servant,” said Atty Ernie Palanan, Provincial Election Supervisor of Maguindanao. “MALAYANG HALALAN’ the official theme of the infomercial for this 2019 midterm National and Local elections clearly advocates that the right of suffrage should be free EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS WITH CONFORMING TAX DECLARATION NAME TO THE NAME OF NELLIE C. DACANAY FROM ANDRES A. DACANAY

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: This AGREEMENT, made and entered into by and between: 1. LUCITA R. PEPITO, of legal age, widow, Filipino, and a resident of 1525 San Isidro St., Sta. Cecilia Subdivision, Gusa, City of Cagayan de Oro, Philippines. 2. ANGELIQUE MARIE P. MIJARES, of legal age, married, Filipino, and a resident of Marcus Aurelus St., BF Resort, Las Piñas City, Metro Manila, Philippines. 3. BENJAMIN TEODORO R. PEPITO, of legal age, married, Filipino, and a resident of 1525 San Isidro St., Sta. Cecilia Subdivision, Gusa, City of Cagayan de Oro, Philippines. 4. HAROLD JEROME R. PEPITO, of legal age, single, Filipino, and a resident of 1525 San Isidro St., Sta. Cecilia Subdivision, Gusa, City of Cagayan de Oro, Philippines. 5. MARGARET ROSE P. GARCIA, of legal age, married, Filipino, and a resident of Profiteza Pelaez St., R.E.R. Subdivision, Phase 1, Kauswagan, City of Cagayan de Oro, Philippines. 6. JOHANNA LOIS R. PEPITO, of legal age, single, Filipino, and a resident of 1525 San Isidro St., Sta. Cecilia Subdivision, Gusa, City of Cagayan de Oro, Philippines. 7. IMMANUEL DOMINIC R. PEPITO, of legal age, married, Filipino, and a resident of 1525 San Isidro St., Sta. Cecilia Subdivision, Gusa, City of Cagayan de Oro, Philippines. -WITNESSETH THAT WHEREAS, on April 29, 2003, BENJAMIN E. PEPITO, died Intestate in the City of Malaybalay, Bukidnon, Philippines, leaving a certain real properties situated in Valencia City, Bukidnon and Cagayan de Oro City, covered by Certificates of Title, the copies of which have been attached herewith and made integral parts hereof; WHEREAS, the parties hereto are the sole and only heirs of the decedent entitled to succeed to his estate, the former being the widow and children of the decedent, respectively; WHEREAS, it is to the best interest of the parties hereto to divide, partition and adjudicate between/among themselves the net estate only excluding the conjugal share of the surviving spouse which shall belong exclusively to the latter; NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing premises, and invoking Section 1, Rule 74 of the Rules of Court, the parties hereto have agreed as they do so agree to divide, partition, and adjudicate the above estate between/among themselves in pro indiviso equal shares of the net estate only of the decedent, subject, however, to contingent liabilities to creditors, heirs or other persons who might have been deprived of lawful participation in the estate of the decedent, for a period of two years from and after the settlement and distribution thereof, in accordance with the provision of Section 4, Rule 74 of the Rules of Court in particular: LUCITA R. PEPITO - 1/7 ANGELIQUE MARIE P.MIJARES - 1/7 BENJAMIN TEODORO R. PEPITO - 1/7 HAROLD JEROME R. PEPITO - 1/7 MARGARET ROSE P. GARCIA - 1/7 JOHANNA LOIS R. PEPITO - 1/7 IMMANUEL DOMINIC R. PEPITO - 1/7 That in the remote event that any other property of the decedent should ever be found which is not included herein above, the parties hereto further agree as they do so agree to settle and distribute the same in like manner and proportion as herein established and disposed while respecting the conjugal share of the surviving spouse over said property. Is subject for EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE under the Notarial registry of CECILIO A. PEPITO JR., Notary Public, per Doc. No. 07; Page No. 02; Book No. XI; series of 2004.

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late SPOUSES, NELLIE C. DACANAY, who died on AUGUST 09, 2018 at POLYMEDIC PLAZA, NTAIONAL HIGHWAY, KAUSWAGAN, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY & ANDRES A. DACANAY, who died on DECEMEBER 17, 2016 at POLYMEDIC, VELEZ ST., CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY; left no last will and testament and left no knows debts to any person, firm of entity; That the deceased, at the time of their death, left a certain property situated in District of Canitoan, Cagayan de Oro City and more particularly described as follows; TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-153907 COVERED BY TAX DECLARATION NO. 093989; A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 11, Block 6 of the subdivision plan, Psd-10000939, being a portion of Lot 10015, of the cadastral survey of Cagayan), situated in the District of Canitoan, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao; containing an area of THREE HUNDRED SIXTY NINE (369) Square Meters, more or less; are the subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT AMONG HEIRS WITH CONFORMING TAX DECLARATION NAME TO THE NAME OF NELLIE C. DACANAY FROM ANDRES A. DACANAY; NEIL C. DACANAY, of legal age, Filipino citizen, married, and a resident of IPLC- Mayagay 1, Brgy. Sampaloc, Tanay Rizal 1980; DANTE C. DACANAY, of legal age, Filipino citizen, married and a resident of #149 Banaba St., PN Roa Subdivision, Calaanan, Caniton, Cagayan de Oro City; NOEL C. DACANAY, of legal age, Filipino citizen, married and a resident of Lot 29, Block 56 Soldiers Hills Village, Brgy. Putatan, Muntilupa City 1772; JOSE MARCOS S. DACANAY, of legal age, Filipino citizen, married and a resident of Blk. 7 Lot 3, Phase 3, NHA, Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City 9000; and REX C. DACANAY, of legal age, Filipino citizen, married and a resident of #01-32 Alberto St., Brgy. 1, Malaybalay City; That the parties hereto being all of legal age and with civil capacity to contract and adjudicate among themselves their common property as above-described, in the manner following property as co-owners; Under Notary Public of Atty. Of EMELITO J. MARQUIÑO; as per Doc No. 406; Page No. 81; Book No. XVII; Series of 2019.

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from intimidation, threats and coercion,” Atty Palanan added. Meanwhile, Maj. Gen. Cirilito E Sobejana, Commander of the 6th Infantry Kampilan Division lauded the collaborative efforts of all stakeholders for peaceful and honest midterm election. “It is our constitutional rights to cast our votes. Free, Honest, Peaceful and CredPublication Notice R.A 10172

ible election can be achieved through coordination and collaboration, and by doing our respective duties and responsibilities,” Major General Sobejana said. “Rest assured that your AFP remains committed and apolitical. We will provide a democratic space and let democracy work,” the Commander added.(Major Arvin John Encinas DPAO,6ID/ Yana Sunga BARMM MDN ANNEX “B”

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CFN- ___________________ CCE- 0017-2019__________ DATE: 29 APRIL 2019 In compliance to the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-1 Guidelines in the implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A 10172). Notice is hereby served to the public that JONARIE P. CANLOM has filed with this 0ffice a petition for correction of entry in SEX from “FEMALE” to “MALE” In the Certificate of Live Birth of JONARIE P. CANLOM who was born on 11 JANUARY 1993 in Kadingilan, Bukidnon whose parents are SOPRIANO CANLOM and JULIETA PENONIA. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his/her written opposition not later than 20 MAY 2019.

SIGNED. GERARDO D. JURADO Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: April 30 & May 7, 2019

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Intestate estate of the Late EDUARDO P. TAJAON died intestate without leaving a will or testament on Sept. 14, 2018 at Malaybalay City, Bukidnon. Whereas at the time of the demise he left conjugal estate parcels of land described as follows; A parcel of land identified as Lot 1, Psd-10-015365, being a portion of Psu-145290, situated in the Barrio of Linabo, Malaybalay, Bukidnon. Containing an area of TEN THOUSAND (10,000) square meters more or less. Covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-39817 with Tax Declaration No. F-031922. A parcel of land identified as Lot 1-A, Psd-10-032746, being a portion of Lot 1 (LRC) Psd-210564, situated in the Barrio of Linabo, Malaybalay, Bukidnon. Containing an area SIXTEEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY NINE (16,489) square meters more or less. Covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No. T-66928 with Tax Declaration No. F-031923. A parcel of land identified as Lot 1-E, Psd-10-032746, being a portion of Lot 1, (LRC) Psd-210564, situated in the Barrio of Linabo, Malaybalay, Bukidnon. Containing an area of EIGHT HUNDRED FOURTY (840) square meters more or less. Covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No.66933 with Tax Declaration No. F-031924. A parcel of land identified as Lot 1-F, Psd-10-032746, being a portion of Lot 1, (LRC) Psd-210564, situated in the Barrio of Linabo, Malaybalay, Bukidnon. Containing an area of ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY TWO (1,782) square meters more or less. Covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No.66934 with Tax Declaration No. F-031925. A parcel of land identified as Lot

1-D, Psd-10-032746, being a portion of Lot 1, (LRC) Psd-210564, situated in the Barrio of Linabo, Malaybalay, Bukidnon. Containing an area of ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY NINE (1,789) square meters more or less. Covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No.66930 with Tax Declaration No. F-031926 A parcel of land identified as Lot 1-B, Psd-10-032746, being a portion of Lot 1, (LRC) Psd-210564, situated in the Barrio of Linabo, Malaybalay, Bukidnon. Containing an area of EIGHT THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED EIGHT (8, 208) square meters more or less. Covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No.66929 with Tax Declaration No. F-031928. A parcel of land identified as Lot 1-C, Psd-10-032746, being a portion of Lot 1, (LRC) Psd-210564, situated in the Barrio of Linabo, Malaybalay, Bukidnon. Containing an area of NINE HUNDRED FIFTY TWO (952) square meters more or less. Covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No.66931 with Tax Declaration No. F-031927. A parcel of land identified as (Lot No. 3-A-B-C LRC Psd-110686) Lot 3-A-8-Q, of the subdivision plan (LRC, Psd-110686, being a portion of Lot 3-A-8, L.R.C. Psd-42305, LRC Rec. No. Free Patent, situated in the Poblacion, Malaybalay, Bukidnon. Containing an area of SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY FOUR (784) square meters more or less. Covered by Transfer Certificate of Title No.7409 with Tax Declaration No. F-005412 and Tax Declaration No. F-005413 for the improvement/building. Is subject of Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate with waiver of Rights, under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Flaviano T. Gapol Jr., Notary Public, per Doc No. 114; Page No. 23; Book No. CLV; Series of 2019. MDN: Apr 23, 30 & May 7, 2019

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Intestate Estate of the Late ANASONIA R. DEALA, died intestate without leaving a will on January 10, 2017 at Cagayan De Oro City. Whereas, at the time of the demise of said ANASONIA R. DE-ALA, she left as her intestate estate-parcel of Land, more particularly described as follows; A parcel of Land identified as Lot 2274, case 2, Pls-112, situated Palma, Kibawe, Bukidnon. Bounded on the S., Corner 1 is common to Lot 2277, Pls-112; on the SW., along line 1-2 by lot 2273, Pls-112, on NW., and NE., along lines 2-3-4 by road; on the SE., along line 4-1 by lot 2278, Pls-112. Containing an area of FIVE HUNDRED NINETY NINE (599) square meters more or less, covered by Katibayan ng Original na Titulo Blg. P-62532; Is subject for ExtraJudicial Settlement of the Intestate Estate of Deceased ANASONIA R. DE-ALA with Deed of Absolute. Under the Notarial Registry of Atty. Anastacio C. Rosos, JR., Notary Public, per Doc. No. 439; Page No. 89; Book No. 851; Series of 2018. MDN: Apr 23, 30 & May 7, 2019

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSON WITH SALE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late PAQUITO L. LEGASPI and DIANA CALAHAT, who died on June 5, 2002 and December 25, 2018 all at NHA, Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City; died interstate leaving a parcel of land more particularly bounded and described, to wit; “A PARCEL OF LAND, (Lot No. 9, Block 5, Psd-10-005673, being a portion of Lot 1, (LRC), Pcs24871), situated in the Barrio of Kauswagan, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao; containing an area of SEVENTY EIGHT (78) SQUARE METERS, more or less and embraced in TCT No. T-152822”; are the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSON WITH SALE; made and entered into by and among; JOSE JIASON CALAHAT LEGASPI and GERICO CALAHAT LEGASPI, all of legal ages, married, Filipinos and residents of Iligan City; NIÑO JAN P. PACALA, of legal age, married to RERA JOSIE M. PACALA, Filipinos and residents of NHA Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City; NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to section 1, Rule 74 of the rules of court, subject to the limitations imposed under section 4 thereof, the HERS herein do hereby adjudicate unto, divide and partition by and among themselves, as by these presents have ADJUDICATED unto, DIVIDED and PARTITIONED by and among themselves the herein-above described parcel of land in pro indiviso equal share each of them; Under Notary Public of Atty. ROWELL B. VALLEDO; as per Doc No. 225; Page No. 1; Book No. 16; Series of 2019. MDN: April 30, May 7 & 14, 2019

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The Productivity-Retirement Tango A Story of Some Public School Teachers in Their Twilight Years

By AMELFA SUDARIA DAGOC-BONGABONG, T-III, Lugait Central School

It’s easy to be working and dealing with life-work balance when one is in their prime and all the more efficient when one is not harboring any discomforts and illnesses in one’s body. To work smoothly and effectively as a public school teacher in the golden years might be another story. This might blend excellently with a career-driven, promotion passionate, go getting golden ager but how about the typical senior citizenly teacher hurdling bodily ailments and extended family concerns? The House Bill number 8683 lowering the optional retirement age of public servants to 56 might offer little solace for our regular senior citizen teachers hurdling obstacles like unpaid debts, grandchildren, health issues plus the dipping in of potential drama pro activating clientele – pupils and parents as well as co –teachers. Nope, 56 might not be the perfect time for the dance routine to stop. Some of us might still be waiting for the elephant in the room (pay raise) to drop before finally closing

the chalkboard curtains. But the elephant is doing the ‘atras-avante’ grooving as far as Philippine legislation and bureaucracy is concern. That proverbial salary hike with an uncertain date of arrival in our calendars. Yes, retiring at 56 is not such a good idea at all. Let us go back to the ballroom, I mean classroom. Enter classroom level 4 section 4, in the middle of it, our senior citizenly teacher sits on her table after delivering instructions to her students. She is on the phone conversing with her youngest son, calling yet again from school to ask mama for some payment. A co-teacher slips in, probably a grade level chairperson checking if she can finally retrieve the report to be submitted to the principal a.s.a.p. Another human being gets on the scene, a parent to consult the teacher as to who fought with his child the other day and who generously imprinted his child’s face with a black eye. What a crowded mess, an innocent observer might say but it’s a normal day for teachers to be productive. As it turns out, our senior citizenly teacher ends up dealing with

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all 3 personas mentioned earlier. And since she is not the ‘computer friendly’ type and wish no more to be tech savvy per se, she asks the help of a younger and computer literate co-mentor to sort out the ABCs of excel sheets and electronic record templates for her. So the younger teacher lends a fraction of her tight schedule to assist the senior teacher. It is the productivity and retirement age tango that has the ‘maams’ dancing still despite of dreary work conditions. It is the push to produce and perform at work that keeps them going and the pull of a plethora of personal philosophies to toughly and gratefully slide them through the career finish line. So when will the tango stops? At age 66 perhaps. Maybe even after as long as they are still breathing. They just need to be reminded though that they are still valuable to their peers and it would be better if they can be encouraged to learn a new skill or two. It is never too late to be progressive even in our twilight years.

Procrastination in Education: A Time Bomb in the Classroom By ANA D. ESCOBAR Master Teacher I West City Central School

When we’re stuck in a job or something that requires us to focus and get things done because there’s a deadline due in the next few weeks, days, or worse, hours, it’s very common that we get burned out and we just want to sit back for a while and just take a few moment to breath – that is not a bad thing, no it’s not. But, when we take more than what we need, are we still doing ourselves a favor, or are we putting ourselves in a rather detrimental situation because we’re so good at delaying things? What causes procrastination? Procrastination is the ability to be disable for a bit because we think we have more time, more chances to do other things while we leave first priorities unattended. Before you can stop procrastina-

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tion, a person must first need to understand what causes it in the first place. For many people, they procrastinate for a reason that the deadline isn’t that near, so they can do other things and be merry. Procrastination by all means is nothing but both pleasure and pain. Pleasure because you have the choice to do other things, but in the end you cram and you end up getting stressed out. How do we relieve procrastination? Understanding why you procrastinate is a good start. If you think you’re too complacent, then try to reassess yourself. Try to put first priorities at the top of your list because they need to be done right away. Think about the last time you procrastinated, and how terrible was it for you, probably then you’ll end up realizing by now that you wouldn’t want to be in that kind of situation before. It might help, for a start. Most

tion of violence. It requires understanding and respect from page 5 to our differences and be “Let us always remem- liefs,” Kadon said. ber that peace cannot be One of the two candidates attained by force or imposi-

of the time, procrastination only becomes a huge problem when you allow pleasure to be magnified more than the sense of responsibility you ought to have over something. There are many ways to avoid or end procrastination, but they all lead to either avoiding the painstaking trouble of being late with your deliverables, or gaining pleasure instead. Knowing and finding out ways to stop yourself from doing it often times is the best way, since we have different approaches on it. We also take it in different levels depending on our individualism. When you’ve come up with something that truly works for you, stick with it. Apply it, and share it to others for it may work for them, too. If you’re a guy, think about it: how far can a guy go to impress a girl? If he goes on doing it, won’t it hurt him in the end? for mayor of Kapatagan, Raida Maglangit, lauded the military for gathering all the candidates together. “We see peaceful and

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FOR PEACEFUL POLLS. Mayoral aspirant Raida Maglangit of Kapatagan, Lanao del Sur signs the peace covenant over the weekend. Candidates in the towns of Kapatagan, Balabagan, Malabang, Picong, and Marogong vowed to prevent their supporters from engaging in mudslinging and raise the level of a peaceful political campaign. (Photo courtesy of 6th IB)

credible elections ahead,” she said. Maj. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, 6th Infantry Division commander, said he is confident the candidates would fulfill what they have signed in the peace pact. Sobejana has directed all battalion commanders under his command to initiate a peace covenant signing among political candidates in their respective areas of responsibility to ensure peaceful and orderly elections next week. (PNA)

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fight polio, which actually is a worldwide concern of Rotary. Then, Rotarians are also engaged in assisting our countrymen victimized by calamities, natural or man-made, and projects like putting up artesian wells or water systems that give clean and potable drinking water to far-flung areas. What makes this charitable acts of Rotarians, if the truth be told, is the fact that they spend their own money for their projects. No money is given to them by the government, or by any politician or any other vested groups. And, all of their acts are pure voluntary work which means that Rotarians are serving others selflessly on their own volition, without any compulsion from any outside source. Well, thank God in the Name of Jesus. Mabuhay Rotarians, especially those from District 3810!!! -oooNUMBERS TO CALL FOR BIBLE STUDIES AND PRAYER MEETINGS: People who wish to attend the Bible Studies and Prayer Meetings of the Children of God Blood Kin of the Christ Church (or AND KNK, the Simbahan ng Anak ng Diyos Kadugo Ni Kristo) can call me at 0977 805 9058, 0917 984 2468, 0918 5740193 at 0933 825 1308, or email me at batasmauricio@yahoo.com, or send messages to me via Facebook (www.facebook. com/attybatas).

Vote... from page 1

evidence against local politicians engaged in vote buying activities. He posted the pictures of the peso bills on his Facebook wall, but opted to blur the sample ballots of the candidates allegedly involved in vote buying since some of them were friends and acquaintances that he never wanted to embarrass them out of courtesy as fellow candidates. The post has drawn mixed reactions to netizens many of them urging to uncover the names of the poll bets allegedly those mostly vying for town councilors. The incidents of vote buying came more than a week later when mayoralty and vice mayoralty bets vowed not to engage in vote buying activities to keep the elections peaceful and clean in a candidates’ forum hosted by Agusan del Sur Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation, Inc. on April 26. This was viewed by the local business sector as a welcome development in a town known for massive vote buying in past elections. Paredes warned fellow candidates that those found liable in vote buying are more likely could not be proclaimed even if he/she wins the elections because the complaints could be easily processed for a decision by the Commission on

Elections. He said, unlike criminal offense, it still needs evidence and proof beyond reasonable doubt, electoral or administrative proceedings only has to go through a report, an affidavit and intelligence information. “They will not go to jail, but the candidate involved in vote buying will not be able to serve in office. This is where President Duterte follow through in warning politicians engaged in vote buying activities,” Paredes said.

Troops... from page 1

“Hindi tayo pumapanig kanino mang kandidato, panatilihin nating magiging neutral tayo para hindi tayo malagay sa alanganin,” Aduca said in a message to the troops during the ceremony. The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), he said, should maintain the apolitical stature because it is the strong foundation of being a professional organization,” Aduca added. The troops were also reminded to ensure the security, not only of the voters and the candidates but also of those who are serving the electorate like the teachers as board of election tellers, the volunteers who will assist and those who will act as the board of canvassers. “Let us ensure that they are safe dahil kapag hindi natin magawa ang trabaho natin na magawa nila (election workers) ang kanilang trabaho, magkakaroon tayo ng failure of election. That is one of our mandates, to make sure that the conduct of the election will be successful and this will be successful if there is no failure of elections in any precinct in our AOR (area of responsibility),” Aduca continue. Aside from the safety of the public, the soldiers were also reminded to ensure their personal safety and their teammates. “Panatilihin natin na tayo ay malakas at ipakita natin na tayo ay may kakayahan para mapanatili at ma-ensure ang successful conduct of election and in accomplishing our mission,” Aduca said. The 2nd Mechanized Brigade covers Iligan City, which has 44 barangays and 184,058 registered voters, and the entire Lanao del Norte which has 506 barangays with two legislative districts and 504,069 registered voters.

Elections... from page 3

absentee voting for soldiers. He said they will ensure that no more shooting incident will happen in Salvador town until the election is over, alluding to the violence that marred the voting process in the area during the plebiscite on the Bangsamoro Law last February 6. “On May 10, the Task

Tuesday, May 7, 2019 Force Piniliay will establish its command center in Macapagal Training Center at the Governor Arsenio A Quibranza Provincial Government Center in Pigcarangan, Tubod, Lanao del Norte,” he added. (Richel V. Umel/MindaNews)

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aking tadhana patuloy niyo po ako magiging tulay kay Pangulong Duterte. Basta kami ni Pangulong Duterte wala kaming ibang hangarin kundi ang kabutihan ng bawat Pilipino dahil mahal namin kayo,” Go said. Go has taken among his top priorities under his legislative agenda the improvement in the delivery of health services in the country by upgrading the facilities and equipment of public hospitals and also through the establishment of Malasakit Center. A brainchild of Go adopted as a program of the Duterte administration, the Malasakit Center makes it easier and faster for poor patients to avail of medical and financial assistance from the government by bringing together in one room concerned agencies such as DOH, DSWD, PCSO and Philhealth. “Pagdating ng panahon ito po ang gusto kong maisabatas para tuloy-tuloy ang programa kahit hindi na pangulo si Pangulong Duterte at para madagdagan pa ang mga Malasakit Center sa iba pang mga probinsya at pangunahing lungsod sa ating bansa,” Go said. Other priority concerns under Go’s legislative agenda include programs for agriculture, housing for the poor, education, longterm sports development, localized peace talks, fire protection and prevention, barangay welfare, creation of a Department of OFW and improved benefits for senior citizens.

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for the extension of the PNR North 1 from Malolos, Bulacan to Clark International Airport and Clark Green City in Pampanga. Construction of the Tutuban-Malolos phase of the PNR North-South Railway began last February 15, 2019, which is expected to be completed by the last quarter of 2021. Likewise, Go pointed to the P50.3-billion SubicClark Railway Project in the western section of Central Luzon running on an exclusive ROW parallel to SCTEX. The project seeks to reduce Metro Manila traffic by helping develop the region as a new growth center for the economy. It is expected for completion by 2021. Also in the pipeline, awaiting funding, are various farm-to-market road projects in many areas in the province. In addition to the strategic location of Clark and Pampanga, the existing fa-

Bayang,Lanao Sur May 2,1019 - MORIATAO DIWAN Sultan sa Pandapatan Barangay Chairman Laday “Bryan” B. Sarip raises the hands of Mayor Engr. Hon. Aslanie Pangarungan Balt and ARMM former Regional Vice-Governor Haroun Al-Rashid AlontoLucman together with Maliwanag Barangay Chairman Nuraldin L. Balt after the unveiling of the Historical Park landmark of PADANG KARBALA. By: Yana Sunga BARMM MDN

cilities and planned infrastructure projects, Go said the fact that the province is considered as the culinary capital of the country augurs well for local tourism. “Pag maganda yung infrastructure natin, gaganda ang turismo, maraming investors, maraming employment po na maibibigay sa ating mga kababayan,” Go said. “Tuwing pupunta kami dito hindi po nakakaligtaan na may inihahandang sisig sina Gov. (Lilia) Pineda at minsan po ay kung ako lang po ang pumupunta dito nagpapadala po siya ng sisig kay Pangulong Duterte. At iyon ay isa sa paborito namin ni Pangulong Duterte,” he added. Go assured the people of Pampanga that he is firmly behind President Rodrigo Duterte’s campaign against criminality, corruption, and illegal drugs. “Ipagpapatuloy ko po ang pagbabagong nasimulan ni Pangulong Duterte, partikular yung kampanya laban sa kriminalidad, kampanya laban sa corruption, at kampanya laban sa iligal na droga,” Go said. The former SAP also said he would pursue his effort to help improve the delivery of health services in the country by upgrading the facilities and equipment of state-run hospitals and through the institutionalization of Malasakit Center. A project of the Duterte administration, based on Go’s idea, the Malasakit Center makes it easier and faster for indigent patients to avail of medical and financial assistance from the government by bringing together in one room concerned agencies such as DOH, DSWD, PCSO, and Philhealth. House Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo earlier noted that the Malasakit Center proved to be a big help to the victims of the 6.1 magnitude earthquake that struck Porac. “Gusto ko pong maisabatas ito para tuloy-tuloy ang programa kahit hindi na pangulo si Pangulong Duterte at para madagdagan pa ang Malasakit Center sa iba pang mga probinsya at malalaking lungsod nang mas marami tayong matu-

lungan,” Go said. Go said the other priority concerns he has identified to be part of his legislative agenda include programs to boost the country’s agriculture and food security, education, housing for the poor, long-term sports development, localized peace talks, fire protection and prevention, improved benefits for village officials through a Magna Carta for Barangay Officials, creation of a Department of OFW, and improved benefits for senior citizens.

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na ang Ramadan. Ginagawa pa ang mga yun sa ngayon,” Taqueban said. The militar y is still working with stakeholders and volunteers to bring the basin services to the farthest barangays in their area of operation according to Taqueban. “It was good to know that the MILF is now helping us in making this kind of services reach to the farthest community. This is all they need,” Taqueban noted. “Commissioner Macapaar was happy to see his neighborhood, especially the children as beneficiaries of the medical mission. He was asking that more similar activities be done in the area,” Taqueban said in a phone interview. The medical mission was able to serve 72 residents in a medical consultation, 26 persons in tooth extraction with provision of medicines, 30 persons for sugar and blood typing, 36 children were circumcised, 19 were served with massage and 70 children received new slippers. The hijab troopers of the 12th CMO Battalion also facilitated the psychosocial activities for children.

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from page 6 insisted that holding bilateral negotiations between the Philippines and China is currently the “most effective” way to resolve the dispute over the contested waters. “While we promptly made a series of diplomatic protests using the mechanism of diplomacy to assert our rights, we also undertook protective measures

even as we are consciously cautious not to perform provocative acts that may trigger armed hostilities between the contesting countries which may risk the lives of our countrymen and cost irreparable damage to our land,” Panelo said. Panelo, meanwhile, said Palace will let the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) defend the executive noting that action is already being heard by the Judiciary. He also ensured that the Duterte administration will continue to assert the sovereignty of the country and protect its environment. “Whatever the outcome of the petition, we assure the nation that this administration is committed to protect the sovereignty of our country and the protection of our marine environment against any and all who will attempt to assault or violate them,” Panelo said. In their April 16 petition, the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) and the fisherfolk groups claimed the government “failed to perform their duties” in the WPS as mandated in the environmental laws and regulations. The petitioners asserted the 2016 arbitral ruling that favors the Philippines and invalidates China’s massive claims on the disputed sea and found that Chinese fishing vessels are involved in harvesting endangered species in Panatag and Ayungin Shoals. (PNA)

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from page 6 of,” said Sec. Lorenzana, “It is through this kind of awareness that we can further nurture our love for the country and our appreciation for the freedom our heroes gifted us.” The Bataan Freedom Run was established in 2013 by the PVB as a way to commemorate the memories of the soldiers who endured the infamous Bataan Death March. The funds generated will be used for the maintenance and restoration of Bataan WWII historical markers. The event consists of 5K and 10K races, including 1K categories for kids and pets. Meanwhile, Ultramarathon participants joined the 21K and 42K marathons, spanning from Balanga to Mt. Samat, Dambana ng Kagitingan. This year’s Bataan Freedom Run mixed things up a bit by adding a foam party to the start/ finish line, which is fast becoming a trend in race events today. (PVAO)

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