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Mindanao’s most wanted robbery gang leader falls

By CRIS DIAZ, Executive Editor

AGAYAN de Oro City - The leader of Mindanao’s most wanted robbery group was killed in a running gun battle with the local police here Tuesday. Archolito Palubon, a.k.a “Bingcol,” the leader of the notorious “Bingcol robbery gang,” the group believed responsible for various unsolved armed robberies in Mindanao, was killed in a running battle with the pursuing police Tuesday evening. The “Bingcol” robbery group was believed to be responsible in the robbery holdup of the Quality Ap-

pliance center here a few months ago and the LBC cargo offices in the past. A Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) camera led the police to Palubon’s identity whose face was recorded clearly by the security camera. The police then issued a Mindanao-wide alarm placing the Palubon and his “Bingcol” group in the top See WANTED, page 11

UNSAFE. Around 90 percent of the houses in barangay New Israel, Makilala, Cotabato, sustained damages and rendered unsafe to live in when this photo was taken Saturday (9 November 2019). The mountain village, home to 600 families of the religious group Moncadista and around 300 monkeys, is among places that suffered in the recent series of earthquakes, the strongest at magnitude 6.6, that hit many parts of Mindanao. mindanews photo by rommel g. rebollido

DISASTER-RESILIENT PHILIPPINES. Senator Panfilo Lacson (left), chairman of Senate Committee on National Defense and Security, says the Philippines must pursue a “safer, adaptive and disaster-resilient Filipino communities toward sustainable development”, during the Senate hearing on the creation of a Department of Disaster Resilience on Monday (Nov. 11, 2019). Also in photo are Senate President Vicente Sotto III, Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council chair Eduardo Del Rosario (inset photo), and other officials. pna photo by avito c. dalan

Cotabato City to ‘strict implement’ firecracker ban

COTABATO CIT Y – Mayor Frances Cynthia Guiani-Sayadi has warned residents on the strict implementation of the See FIRECRACKER, page 11

LWUA chief faces graft raps By CHRIS V. PANGANIBAN

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur--- Top officials of local water utilities here and in Butuan City have filed a graft complaint against Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) Administrator Jeci A. Lapus. The complaint was filed

by San Francisco Water District general manager Elmer T. Luzon and Butuan City Water District general manager Engr. Anselmo L. Sang Tian against Lapus for allegedly engaging in “moro moro” transactions with private partners that

were disadvantageous to the welfare of local water districts in the entire country. In their complaint sent to Ombudsman Samuel R. Martires, Luzon and Sang Tian claimed Lapus engaged in irregular transactions between private companies and at least 100 water disSee GRAFT, page 10

2 SouthCot prepares to immunize 114,000 infants and children vs polio

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ENERAL SANTOS CITY — Health personnel in South Cotabato province are targeting to cover around 114,000 infants and children during the Mindanao-wide massive immunization campaign against polio on November 25 to December 7. Dr. Rogelio Aturdido Jr., head of the South Cotabato Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO), said Tuesday they are currently finalizing their preparations for the campaign, which is the first of the two rounds set until January by the Department of Health (DOH). Dubbed “Sabayang Patak Kontra Polio,” the immunization drive is set from Nov. 25 to Dec. 7 while the second round is on Jan. 6 to 18, 2020. Aturdido said the target 114,000 recipients, which are about 11.6 percent of the province’s population, are children aged five years-old and below that should be immunized against poliovirus, which causes the dreaded poliomyelitis. “Of that number, were aiming to achieve a coverage rate of at least 95 percent,” he said in an interview with reporters. Such rate is needed to achieve “herd immunity” or ensure protection for other unimmunized children in local communities, he said.

Genesis Navales, IPHO’s immunization coordinator, said health teams from the provincial and municipal health offices as well as barangay health stations will be deployed in parts of the province for the campaign. As a strategy, she said they have set fixed immunization points, like barangay halls and health centers, while teams will also be assigned to conduct house-to-house vaccination. She said they are also considering putting up vaccination posts in shopping malls, schools, terminals and other public convergence areas like parks. “This is to ensure that we capture more eligible children and meet the 95 percent target,” Navales said. During the immunization activity, she said children will get two drops of monovalent oral polio vaccine type 2. She said children who will receive the vaccines will be marked with indelible inks on their little pinkies and will be recorded by health workers to ensure proper monitoring. Navales urged parents to submit their children for immunization to ensure that they will be protected from the disease. Polio was supposed to have been eradicated in the Philippines 19 years ago but made a comeback here.

DICT launches free Wi-Fi services in Cabadbaran City By ALEXANDER LOPEZ, PNA

Health Secretary Francisco Duque III administers an oral polio vaccine to a child in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur on Monday, October 14, 2019 during the launch of Sabayang Patak Kontra Polio (Synchronized Polio Vaccination), a campaign to ensure children under five will be vaccinated against polio, a disease that was supposed to have been eradicated 19 years ago but made a comeback this year with the first confirmed case of polio coming from Lanao del Sur. mindanews photo by froilan gallardo

“Regardless of the immunization status, all eligible children should get the vaccine. This is different from the routine vaccination,” she said. Aturdido assured that the polio vaccines are safe and are proven effective based on studies made by the DOH and the World Health Organization. He said vaccination is the best way to prevent any infection and the possible spread of polio, which he considers a big risk for the province following the recent confirmation of positive cases in nearby Maguin-

danao province. “That is a big risk for us because Maguindanao is so close to the province. But (polio) is a vaccinepreventable disease so we should really focus on that,” he added. The first round of synchronized vaccination was on October 14 to 27 in the National Capital Region and in Mindanao’s Lanao del Sur, Davao City and Davao del Sur; the second and third rounds will be held in all regions of Mindanao from November 25 until December 7 and from January 6 to 18, 2020. (MindaNews)

Free internet connectivity can now be availed of by residents here with the launching of the Free WiFi for All Project of the Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT) on Tuesday. Director Evamay dela Rosa of the DICT Mindanao Cluster 2 led the formal launching at the Cabadbaran City Hall together with Mayor Judy

Amante, Agusan del Norte Governor Dale Corvera, and DICT Director Mary Rose Magsaysay who represented DICT Undersecretary Jose Arturo de Castro. Dela Rosa said the launching was the first in Cabadbaran but they will be adding more sites in the area as the DICT rolls out the free Wi-Fi project. See WI-FI, page 11

FREE INTERNET. Cabadbaran City Mayor Judy Amante (5th from right), together with Agusan del Norte Governor Dale Corvera (5th from left) and DICT Mindanao Cluster 2 Director Evamay dela Rosa (4th from right) grace the launching of the Free Wi-Fi for All Project in Cabadbaran City on Tuesday ( Nov.12, 2019). (PNA photo by Alexander Lopez)

Innovation: leading at the edge of education By ARCELIE D. BUSCAINO Teacher III Bagubad Elementary School

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Innovation begins with conviction in the need for extraordinary, equitable learning environments that redefine student success and reimagine the experiences intended to foster success. Our world is changing rapidly. Schools need to be redesigned equitably and foundationally. Leaders who take on the work of redesigning schools understand that they are the bearers of this urgency. Educational leaders who move

innovation forward develop and spread clarity regarding the overarching goals of the work. To move from the conviction for change to a clear path forward requires the ability to tell the story of why and how to move forward. Leaders at the edge of education often grow this clarity by engaging in innovative processes that bring the world outside of schooling into the often closed institution that is the current design of school.

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DA-10 distributes relief assistance to Cotabato earthquake victims T HE Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office

10 (DA-RFO 10), thru OIC-Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado

provided initial relief goods to some earthquake victims in Kidapawan

The Department of Agriculture - Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) thru OICRegional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado turned over P3.8- million worth of agricultural equipment and farm inputs to the Province of Camiguin thru Gov. Jurdin Jesus M. Romualdo during the 16th Agriculture & Fishery Council (AFC) Day, October 24, 2019 in Mambajao, Camiguin.

City and Makilala, Cotabato. The relief assistance which costs around Php183,000 comprised 350 packs of rice at 5 kilos each, 66 bottles drinking water (6.6 liters) and 560 bottles (500 ml), 112 kilograms dressed chicken, 55 pieces empty gallon (25 liters capacity), 16 pcs. costumized tent (8meters x10 meters) and 5 rolls of nylon rope (200 meters

each). The beneficiaries includes the Indigenous People (IP) community and Datusumin IP Elementary School and Christian church members in Kidapawan City and Makilala town. Said assistance were jointly supported by the Northern Mindanao Agricultural Crops and Livestock Research Complex

- Multi-Purpose Cooperative (NMACLRC-MPC), DA-MPC, DA-10 employees association (DAEA) and Roy Chiu. RED Collado was assisted by DARFO 10 Regional Technical Director for Operations Carlota S. Madriaga and Misamis Oriental Provincial Operations Center Chief Nilda B. Salas and some DA employees.# (EMB)

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Brownouts: a norm in the industry? Ako PDP Laban Party List Congressman Adrian ‘Momot’ Ebcas lashed out anew the persistent power fluctuations and rotational brownouts of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines or NGCP. Ebcas calls out the NGCP and other concerned power utilities for accountability on the persistent rotational brown outs in the Visayas and Mindanao. That said, the good congressman from Camiguin proposes to look into amending the Philippine

Grid Code. In his recent privilege speech at the House of Representatives, Ebcas reveals several instances where voltage magnitudes in the power grid were outside their allowable range of variation and voltage fluctuations that caused flickers way above the allowable limits that resulted in damages of facilities and curtailment of power distribution. To put it simply, the instability and fluctuations in voltage cause rotational brown outs in coverage ar-

eas of electric cooperatives despite safety nets in the provisions of the Philippine Grid Code. Why is it then that the violations of the code seems to be a norm in the industry? Despite NGCP’s assurance of solutions, this problem remains unresolved and continues to worsen for two years since 2017, after the electricity infrastructures were destroyed by the earthquake in Leyte. Ebcas cited two widespread power outages that occurred in Western Visayas

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two weeks ago, due to poor grid management. This inaction could have been prevented if the Philippine Grid Code had “teeth” and therefore the need of amending the country’s grid code is paramount, and in fact urgent as it were. See BROWNOUTS, page 10

Kakampi Mo Ang Batas

Beware: the days of evil are upon us LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… `Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock’...” (Jesus, our God and Savior who is God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, in Matthew 7:24-25, the Holy Bible). -ooo BEWARE: THE DAYS OF EVIL ARE UPON US: According to one of my favorite verses from the Bible, 2 Timothy 3:1-3, the time is fast approaching (and even now is already here) when wickedness abounds “… where people will be lovers of themselves… without love (for other men)… not lovers of the good…” If we observe our surroundings close enough, we will not fail to see that this is happening right now all around

us---the days of evil people are indeed already upon us. We saw this once again with our own eyes last midday of November 10, 2019, when my family and I went to a restaurant along Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City whose specialty is grilled chicken which came from Bacolod. As we went up the restaurant, we took note of a woman seated at the driver’s seat of her car parked in front of the eatery, waiting for the arrival of the driver of a while Toyota Land Cruiser, so the Toyota could be moved away a little bit from the way of the lady driver. In about one hour, we completed our lunch, and came out of the parking lot nearby ready to go back home. We noticed however that the woman driver was still stuck in her original

position in front of the restaurant, as the driver of the white Toyota Land Cruiser was still nowhere to be found and has not returned. She managed to call two motorcycle cops to assist her, but they too failed to do anything, because they also couldn’t locate the driver of the Land Cruiser. -ooo RUDE AND UNMANNERED DRIVER OF A WHITE TOYOTA LAND CRUISER: I no longer had the chance to know the final outcome of the story of the lady driver whose car was unable to leave the parking lot in front of a restaurant along Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City on November 10, 2019 because its way out of that parking lot was blocked by a white Toyota Land Cruiser. But howsoever this story ended, it was

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clear to me that the driver of the Land Cruiser was someone who has thrown good manners and right conduct out of his character. Clearly, he was rude and unmannered. He knew he was blocking the way of the car of the woman, who, as it turned out, would be leaving much ahead of him, yet he appeared totally unperturbed. This could make anyone angry, as it made me angry then, but, come to think of it, that is really how many Filipinos (and even many foreigners who are living here in the Philippines) behave or conduct themselves, nowadays. Totally brash, without regard to their fellow human beings. See BEWARE, page 11

Letters from Davao

My country a war zone? IT’S mid-November and Christmas season in the Philippines is in the air. Despite natural calamities that hit us, the survivalist Filipinos will find the way to celebrate the season. And yes, in disaster-hit towns and cities in Cotabato and Davao del Sur provinces, kind hearted men and women continue to give to scores of victims. Elsewhere, the price of “hamon” had gone up because hog growers were hit by African swine fever, but there is always spring chicken and pancit to celebrate with. As of this writing, inflation has gone down to less than 1% and the economy is in the vicinity of 6.2% and can only go up because of the renewed and vigorous spending for the last quarter. The country’s dollar reserves rose to $86-billion in September, thank you

to the economic team of the Duterte government headed by Finance Sec. Sonny Dominguez. Tourist arrivals as of September this year had breached the Department of Tourism targets despite the fact that there seems to be no perceptible program that prodded that. The good news of peace has reached so many shores. We have our own shares of natural calamities and some problems like the plight of our farmers which the Department of Agriculture seemly cannot find solution and a Department of Health Secretary who is not aware we have more than enough drug rehabilitation centers in the country but certainly Philippines is not a war zone as Maria Ressa, the journalist in the pay check of Omidyar Network and National Endowment for Democracy, told CBS

News last week. “Worse than any war zone”, she describes the Philippines. But the journalist who had received so many awards for allegedly standing against the oppressive Duterte government is coming home for Christmas. Her last tirade against Duterte in various media forums in the US must have pleased Omidyar and NED she may have been given a furlough to fly back to the Philippines. Ressa has a dual citizenship: American and Filipino. The Philippines is what she use to create an image for herself as a brave and crusading journalist and the US of A her platform to conjure fairy tales twisting facts and figures to make her the heroine of the press. All at the expense of every Filipino. Ressa is only for Ressa

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and I don’t know whether the investors of Rappler are happy. In a press forum in London where she got entangled in a tussle with Canadian journalist Ezra Levant, who dubbed her a “paid hack of Omidyar”, she admitted that she received $4.5-million from Omidyar Network instead of just $1-million which she said Rappler had issued Philippine Depository Receipts (PDRs). We got to know this from published reports following discovery by the Securities and Exchange Commission of the investments of ON into Rappler which is contrary to the See WAR, page 11

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Martial law administrator wants martial law lifted, says terrorists “can no longer do a Marawi-type operation”

By CAROLYN O. ARGUILLAS, MindaNews

AVAO CITY – Defense Secretar y Delfin Lorenzana, concurrent martial law administrator, does not favor a fourth extension of martial law in Mindanao beyond December 31,2019 because it has taken so long and because terrorists “can no longer do a Marawi-type operation.” Lorenzana told Defense reporters in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City on Monday that terror threats are “under control na” and that “we have sufficient military and police in the area to ensure that terrorists can no longer do a Marawi-type operation”. He also cited the clamor of local government units to lift martial law, “such as Mayor Sara,” referring to the Davao City mayor and daughter, Sara, who proposed the city’s exclusion from martial law last June 20, at the 5th Davao Investment Conference. In August, the city’s legislative council passed a resolution requesting President Rodrigo Duterte “for the possible lifting of martial law in Davao City.” Lorenzana said he will wait for the recommendation of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) “but kung ako lang (but if it were just me), I will not recommend anymore the extension.” “Matagal nang masyado eh” (it has taken so long), Lorenzana said. The third extension of martial law ends on December 31, 2019 or 952 days after it was declared. President Duterte declared martial law while in Russia on May 23, 2017, barely eight hours after the first shots were fired

between government forces and the Islamic State-inspired Maute Group and its allies on Day 1 of the Marawi Siege. The declaration covered all of Mindanao’s 27 provinces and 33 cities and was extended thrice from its original duration of only 60 days. When it was to expire, the President requested for an extension up to yearend 2017. In December 2017, two months after President Duterte declared Marawi “liberated from the terrorist influence,” he again asked Congress again for an extension until yearend 2018 and in December 2018, again asked for an extension until yearend 2019. From supposedly a period of only 60 days as declared under Proclamation 216, martial law was extended to 222 days until yearend 2017, to 587 until yearend 2018 and to 952 days until December 31, 2019. Lorenzana said they can “do the job” of countering terrorism, especially if Congress can strengthen the human security act, “then that’s a better arrangement than martial law.” Asked what he would do if the military recommends extension of martial law, he replied, they will evaluate the reasons of the military and the police and act accordingly. “Personally, I am not inclined to recommend its extension. Unless the AFP and PNP recommend otherwise. I will await their recommendation which I should receive before December,” Lorenzana added. Mayor Duterte in her July 8 letters to top military and police officials in the Davao region asked for an

Sandwich degree By ARCELIE D. BUSCAINO Teacher III Bagubad Elementary School

THE sandwich degree – which incorporates a year working in industry rather than finishing a BA – is beloved by students for its employability boost. Smaller firms and startups tend to offer interns more things to do. But if you focus on a niche industry or a firm that doesn’t offer formal schemes, you’ll have to do more groundwork. Tailor your CV and covering letter for every application. Even though its time consuming, ensuring your application highlights the skills or requirements of a specific company and placement is vital. When you approach a firm about a potential placement, try to find a

named person rather than writing to a generic Sir or Madam. Don’t give up. There are still lots of good opportunities to be found at any stage, potentially with smaller organizations who may be able to offer the highest responsibility levels and a unique experience. It’s worth persevering. A t hick s andw ich course is a continuous placement that generally lasts a year. A thin sandwich course is made up of two or more semesters. Studying a sandwich course will mean that you will stand out from other candidates with no work experience in a particular sector.

assessment “of the present overall security situation” in the city and that if it is encouraging, “may we request for a favorable indorsement from your office supporting our request for the lifting of Martial Law in the entire area of Davao City.” The mayor told the officials that while Davao City welcomed martial law when it was declared in May 2017, “we also acknowledge that See LIFTED, page 11

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BUSINESS 6

Ayala group aids relief efforts in quake-hit Mindanao

AKATI CITY - The Ayala group and its foundation, Ayala Foundation (AFI), lead the group’s relief efforts in quake-hit Mindanao. With the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) and the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF), the group continues to send aid to Cotabato, Mindanao, which was struck by deadly 6.6- and 6.5- magnitude earthquakes last October 29 and 31 respectively. As of November 3, the quakes have killed 21 people, displaced over 21,810 individuals in 30 evacuation centers, and affected 178,305 people in 200 barangays across Regions 11 and 12 according to PDRF. “Ayala is coordinating the efforts across all our family of companies to move as one in cooperation with the local government to provide urgent aid for the affected communities in Mindanao,” said John Philip S. Orbeta, Ayala’s Chief Human Resource Officer & Group Head of Corporate Resources. photo credit: Globe Telecom Other companies across the Ayala group have already started their own relief efforts as well to provide immediate assistance. Globe Telecom (Globe), in partnership with ABS-CBN Foundation Sagip Kapamilya and through the support of the 39th Infantry Battalion, has distributed food and blankets to about 1,680 displaced families and served over 2,000 individuals at two soup kitchens in three municipalities as of November 1, 2019. Globe also set up Libreng

Tawag and Libreng Charging stations in Kidapawan City Hall, Tulunan City Hall and Plantation Residence, Makilala, to help victims get in touch with their families and friends. Globe remains ready to deploy more free call and charging stations in the affected areas. photo Manila Water personnel distribute gallons of drinking water to the affected communities in Makilala, North Cotabato., credit: Manila Water Manila and Globe activated its Libreng Tawag, Libreng Charging stations in Kidapawan City Hall and Tulunan Municipal See RELIEF, page 11

Hall, North Cotabato to be of service to residents severely affected by the quakes that hit the region.

AboitizPower posts P13.5 billion net income from January to September 2019

Ayala Land tops Asia CEO awards for CSR program

On a year-to-date basis, AboitizPower’s net income for the first nine months of 2019 was P13.5 billion, 19% lower than the P16.7 billion recorded during the same period last year. The company recognized non-recurring losses of P220 million versus last year’s losses of P1.7 billion related to net foreign exchange and derivative losses. Without these oneoff losses, the company’s core net income was P13.7 billion, 26% lower than the P18.4 billion recorded in the same period last year.

Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) won CSR Company of the Year in this year’s Asia CEO Awards for its commitment to sustainability and its Carbon Neutrality program. The annual business awards program, which is celebrating its 10th year anniversary, recognizes the accomplishments of individuals and organizations that have contributed to the promotion of the Philippines as a premier business destination. The award ceremony was held last October 15, 2019 at the Manila Marriott Hotel.

This was primarily due to the higher volume and cost of purchased power, lower spot market revenues, and lower plant availability. “It has been a tough year for AboitizPower with the supply issues that resulted in the high cost of replacement power for our customers. The company has also generated lower revenues from the spot market due to challenges that caused some of our power plants to shut down,” said Emmanuel V. Rubio, AboitizPower Chief Operating Officer. See INCOME, page 11

VETERANS BANK UPDATE - Newly refurbished Veterans Bank Butuan Branch is formally inaugurated. Led by (L-R) Branches Group Head FVP Vibeth Gajitos, PVB Director Percy Racho, Carmen Mayor Jovitte Calo, Butuan City Councilor Glenn Carampatana and PVB President Toto Claravall. — with Jovitte C. Calo at Veterans Bank.

Sustainability Manager, Anna Gonzales, accepting the award on behalf of Ayala Land Inc.

ALI announced in February 2017 its target to achieve carbon neutrality or net zero carbon emission in all its commercial properties by 2022. The company has identified strategies that are targeted, impactful and sustainable, which will aid the company in achieving its goal of being carbon neutral by 2022. It has long been following design standards that aid in emission avoidance, with properties that maximize the use of natural light and cooling. The company likewise promotes energy efficiency and renewable energy sourcing and has earmarked properties for deliberate use as carbon sinks. The company has identified five sites covering 448 hectares with the potential of being preserved as forests.

ALI has received a number of awards from Asia CEO throughout the years, including Finance Team of the Year (2011) and Executive Leadership Team of the Year (2012). The company’s leadership in driving sustainable development was also recently recognized at the recent Sustainable Business Awards Philippines. The company was named Best Overall and Best in Stakeholder Engagement and Materiality, which is given to firms that craft policies for engaging with communities. It was also given special recognition for Water Management, Strategy and Sustainability Management, and for initiatives towards attaining the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

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Two apprehended for illegal possession of firearms at checkpoint

AMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao – Two men were apprehend e d at Siti o Tamlang, Brgy Kiladap in Talitay, Maguindanao after military troops found a pistol and ammunitions in their possession yester-

day evening, November 12, 2019. Castro Manalandang and Alamada Nok were apprehended at a checkpoint by the troops of 90th Infantry Battalion after a caliber .45 pistol was found loaded with ammunitions

and 2 magazines. The suspects, both are residents of Brgy Nunangan of Datu Anggal Midtimbang town, were riding a single motorcycle without a plate number.

Joint Task Force Central Commander Maj. Gen. Diosdado C. Carreon reminded everyone under the jurisdiction of the Command to adhere to the Rule of Law as Mindanao is still

under Martial Law. He also stressed that the strict implementation of security measures by our troops will help prevent criminalities and terrorism in Central Mindanao.

The apprehended persons and confiscated firearm and ammunition were already turned-over to Talitay, Maguindanao Municipal Police Station for proper disposition.

Pursuing change By ARCELIE D. BUSCAINO Teacher III Bagubad Elementary School

WHY is it that changers and transitions bring on so much negative energy? One hypothesis is that we may be wired to fear change. Imagine our ancestors in nomadic times as they assessed their surroundings for any sign of change. Perhaps our DNA is to blame for associating same with safety and change with danger. To thrive in business and in life, we must learn to not only embrace change but to pursue it and learn to capitalize on it. When we pursue change rather than running away from it, we can proactively stay engaged, habitually question the status quo and ensure that we are

staying on top of our game. Life is filled with uncertainties. To fully embrace life, I must learn to love uncertainties. They test my mettle when I get into situations where I have to figure out new, creative ways to maneuver through them to a successful outcome. Time and time again, I discover much more to my delight that the riskier the situation, the more uncertainties there are and the greater the rewards. Accept your internal strength to weather change. One of the biggest reasons why people fear change is because they think that they can’t handle the new situation.

Davao biz group explores direct Davao-Tokyo flight DAVAO CITY -- A delegation composed of members of the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (DCCCII) conducted a business mission to Japan early this month to explore further the Davao-Tokyo direct flight with All Nippon Airways (ANA). In a press forum on Wednesday, DCCCII president Art Milan said the group’s business mission on November 4 to 8 to Japan also aims to promote this city’s investment potentials. “We discuss with them (ANA) to show

our intention that we want them to fly to Davao,” he said, adding that the Japanese airline company was keen on investing in the city. “They got curious when we presented they should come to Davao. It’s too early to tell but talks are ongoing,” he said. He recalled that in 2017, the local business group also held discussions with the Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific about flying direct from Davao to any city in Japan. Milan noted that “if we look at the air

connectivity for direct flights from Davao to other foreign cities, it is all with foreign carriers namely Silk Air to Singapore, Cathay Dragon to Hong Kong, Xiamen Air to Jinjiang, China, Qatar Airways to Doha, Qatar and Garuda Indonesia to Manado.” “That’s why we thought that maybe Davao is more attractive to foreign airlines,” he said. Milan said there more follow up talks will be held with ANA officials, who assured them that they will study the route. (Digna Banzon/PNA)

NOTICE OF FILING OF REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR THE MAIN SUBDIVISION PROJECT

NOTICE OF FILING OF REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR THE COMPLIANCE PROJECT

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that AGD3 Corporation represented by Mr. Ali Dan G. Dumalahay has filed with this Office a sworn registration statement for the sale of house & lot packages in SAN ANTONIO HOMES SUBDIVISION located at Balubal, Cagayan de Oro City and more particularly described as Blks. 1,6 to 17 with a project area of 63,278 Sq.M. (Land area - 43,832 Sq. M. and Floor area of 463 units - 19,446 Sq. M.) and covered by land title nos 137-2018001092 and 17555 (portion).

Notice is hereby given that AGD3 Corporation represented by Mr. Ali Dan Dumalahay has filed with this Office a sworn registration statement for the house & lot packages in SAN ANTONIO HOMES SUBDIVISION project located at Balubal, Cagayan de Oro City and more particularly described as Blocks 2 to 5 containing a project area of 9,974 Sq. M. (Land - 6,366 Sq. M. and Floor area of 164 units - 3,608 Sq. M. and Building - 5,887.50 Sq. M., and covered by land title nos. 137-201800102 and 17555 (portion).

The foregoing project is utilizing the lots within the aforementioned project specifically Blks. 2 to 5 containing a project area of 9,974 Sq. M. (Land area - 6,366 Sq. M. & Floor area of 164 units - 3,608 Sq. M.) as its compliance pursuant to Section 18 of Republic Act No. 7279 and RA 10884.

The foregoing project is being utilized as compliance for SAN ANTONIO HOMES SUBDIVISION - Economic located at Balubal, Cagayan de Oro City, in accordance with Section 18 of Republic Act No. 7279 as amended by RA 10884.

All papers relative thereto shall, upon request and payment of processing fee, be available for inspection during business hours by any person having legal interest thereon.

Absent any legal impediment, the above-cited project is deemed registered and a certificate, in evidence thereof, shall forthwith be issued after five (5) days from the last day of publication.

Cagayan de Oro City this 24th day of October 2019.

CHARITO A. RAAGAS Regional Director

Davao Tapestry of Tagum’s cultural heritage showcased in Kaimunan aw Pakaradyan

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By: Tagum City Information Office

TAGUM City—Taking the city’s rich heritage, culture, and the arts into the limelight, the city’s cultural communities once again showcased the unique tapestry of both the Lumad and Moro heritage, with its members actively participating in this year’s separate celebration of the Kaimunan and Pakaradyan Festivals, respectively. Tagumenyos belonging to different tribes like Man-

Tagumenyos flocked to the Gadungan: Tagum Cultural Treasures, Legacy to Humanity Exhibit to see and know first handedly the cultural masters of Tagum City in the 5 domains of culture and heritage; Literary Arts, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Culinary Arts, and Traditional Healing. Leo Timogan/CIO Tagum Republic of the Philippine’s SUPREME COURT 4TH SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Sharia’ a Judicial District Iligan City IN RE: JOINT PETITION TO APPROVE AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES NORUEL MARABE SIGA AND NORBIE MAE TAHADLANGIT GINGCO

CIVIL CASE NO. 2019-105

NORUEL MARABE SIGA AND NORBIE MAE TAHADLANGIT GINGCO

Petitioners. X - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -/ ORDER Before this court verified joint petition for the approval and registration of the Divorce filed by the petitioners and alleging among others. That petitioners are husband and wife respectively in a marriage performed under Civil rite on March 31, 2013 at Salvador, Lanao del Norte, both petitioner’s had been converted to Muslim and thereby embraced Islam Religion as their new found faith, by virtue of their respective intellectual choices which were duly registered with this court, both of them can be served with summon and other legal process relative to this case at their residence at their Purok 5, Tambacan, Iligan City and Curva, Miago, Salvador, Lanao del Norte respectively. That said marriage did not last long due to lack of love and affection until the relationship manifested incompatibility and sustained misunderstanding between petitioners and reached the point of irreconcilability and they separated for six (6) years now, they decided to separate live physically in bed and board , thereby , executed Memorandum of Agreement in order to formalize their separation. Since there separation , they had never been communicating or supporting either financially or emotionally to each other, neither minding each other affair’s; Petitioner’s seek judicial decree of divorce, thereby, severing their marriage bond on , March 31, 2013 , so that they will have free hand to do what a single man or woman could do without marital burdens. Reconciliation between them has already been diligently employed but all proved futile. WHEREFORE, finding this petition to be sufficient in form and substance, set the initial hearing of this case on December 16, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. at which time, date and place. Any interested party may appear and show why the petition should not be granted. Let copy of this Order be published in a newspaper of General Circulation in the City of Iligan once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks at the expense of the petitioners. SO ORDERED Iligan City, Philippines, this 8th day of November 2019

MDN: November 14, 21 & 28, 2019

HON. OSOP M.ALI Presiding Judge

EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH A DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PARCEL OF LAND Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the deceased AQUILINA LLAMIS BANUAG, who died on ______________ at (home) Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City; at the time of their death, left a Parcel of Land situated in BARRIO OF BULUA, CITY OF CAGAYAN DE ORO, PROVINCE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL, ISLAND OF MINDANAO, WITH ALL ITS IMPROVEMENTS FOUND THEREIN and more particularly described as follows: TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-156843 “A PARCEL OF LAND (Lot 5984-A, Psd-10-024491, being a portion of Lot 5984, Cad-237, Cagayan Cadastre), situated in the Barrio of Bulua, City of Cagayan de Oro, Island of Mindanao; containing an area of EIGHT THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FORTY (8,840) SQUARE METERS, more or less. That the Above described parcel of land sold only an Aliquot share of LEONARDO LLAMIS BANUAG, consisting of One Hundred Ninety Two (192) Square Meters, more or less, described as follows; TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION LOT 5984-A-3-B “A PARCEL OF LAND, LOT 5984-A-3-B, situated in the Barrio of Bulua, City of Cagayan de Oro, consisting of ONE HUNDRED NINETY TWO (192) SQUARE METERS, MORE OR LESS. Is the Subject of EXTRA-JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT WITH A DEED OF ABSOLUTE SALE OF A PARCEL OF LAND, made and entered by and between: HEIRS OF THE LATE AQUILINA LLAMIS BANUAG, represented by her legitimate children, namely; BERNARDO LLAMIS BANUAG (deceased) represented by his son, NESTOR BANUAG, SR.; REBECCA BANUAG UGSOD (deceased),

represented by her daughter, EVANGELINE UGSOD TOLEDO; LEONARDO LLAMIS BANUAG (deceased) represented by his children, namely; MELBA BANUAG MIAGAN, MYRNA BANUAG PADRIGUEL & SALVE A. BANUAG; CARINA BANUAG CABANACAN (deceased) represented by her daughter, AGUSTINA CABANACAN UDANG; IRENE BANUAG IBARRA; PATROCIÑO LLAMIS BANUAG (deceased), represented by his daughter, ROSALIE BANUAG ALBURO; TEOTISTO LLAMIS BANUAG (deceased),represented by his son TEOTISTO BANUAG, JR.; LUZVIMINDA A. BANUAG MAAGAD, hereinafter referred to as the HEIRS/ SELLERS/VENDORS; AND SABINO M. LANZADERAS, married to MILAGROS A. LANZADERAS, hereinafter referred to as the BUYER/VENDEE. That parties here are all of legal age and with full civil capacity to contract, hereby there presents agree to DIVIDE and ADJUDICATE among themselves the above-described parcel of land. That for and in consideration of the sum of FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND PESOS ONLY (Php 450,000.00) Philippine Currency, receipt of said amount is hereby acknowledge by the SELLER/VENDOR after the amount is paid in hand by the BUYER or VENDEE the SELLER/S or VENDER/S hereby SELL, CEDE, TRANSFER and CONVEY the above described PARCEL OF LAND ONLY AN ALIQUOT SHARE OF LEONARDO LLAMIS BANUAG CONSISTING OF ONE HUNDRED NINETY TWO (192) SQUARE METERS, more or less in favor of the BUYERS or VENDEES. Under Notary public of ATTY. EMELITO J. MARQUIÑO; As per Doc. No. 410; Page No. 82; Book No. XVII; Series of 2019. MDN: NOV. 7, 14, & 21, 2019

LGU-Tagum led by Mayor Allan L. Rellon together with Hon. Alderson Rellon, Hon. Cyril Alba and Bia Lilia Lagunzad, granted a posthumous award to the late Datu Damiano Cipro received by his beloved wife and children. Miko Pongan/CIO Tagum

saka, Mandaya, Kagan, Ata-Manobo, Maranao, Dibabawon, Maguindanaon, Tausog and Iranon were given the platform to flaunt their tradition in the twin festival that was once hailed as the country’s Best Tourism Event (Festival Category) in the ATOP-DOT Pearl Awards. Under the leadership of Mayor Allan L. Rellon, this celebration amplifies his vision of inclusive growth and development under his pet advocacy EAGLE WINGS program, specifically in the first “E” which prioritizes Education, Employment and Culture. Kaimunan: Honoring the late Datu Cipro With the recent passing of the city’s IPMR, Datu Damiano Cipro, this year’s Kaimunan Festival was kept solemn yet grand. Celebrated last October 10 as

stipulated in City Ordinance No. 817 s-2017 otherwise known as the Kaimunan Ordinance, this year’s festival highlighted the contribution of the late Datu Cipro in the promotion and protection of the foothold and rights of not only the indigenous people but also of the Moro people of Tagum. This sincere celebration of Datu Cipro’s demise is See HERITAGE, page 10

Developing competence and confidence By ARCELIE D. BUSCAINO Teacher III Bagubad Elementary School

GENDER competence is the ability of people to recognize gender perspectives in their work and policy fields and concentrate on them towards the role of gender equality. Take responsibility for yourself. This is the first and most important ingredient in the self confidence formula. Begin to experiment with life. Try something new. Develop an action plan and implement it. Select on area for personal or professional development. Stick with it. Find a mentor. True confidence develops from an increasing belief that you can rely on yourself to take action and

follow through no matter what the result. So if you take action and do so with a semblance of outward confidence, the inward true feeling of confidence will follow. Start by taking one step at a time. Be a good listener. Don’t be hard on yourself. Work on your body language. Be more assertive. Try to be yourself. Dress to impress. Visualize yourself as you want to be. Affirm yourself. Question your inner critic. Set yourself up to win. Help someone else. Care for yourself. Make two lists: one of your strengths and one of your achievements.

The grand presentation of the Kulintangan Completers during the opening of the Pakaradyan Festival last October 22 at the New City Hall Atrium. Miko Pongan/CIO Tagum R. A 10172 Form No 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Lanao Del Norte Municipality of Iligan City NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 7 of R.A. 10172, a notice is hereby served to the public hat MITCHELL O. CARTIN has filed with this Office a petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly SEX from “FEMALE” to “MALE” in the Certificate live of birth MITCHELL OMAMOS CARTIN who was born on 04, May, 1995, Iligan City Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Engracia D. Omamos and Melchor B. Cartin. Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than NOVEMBER 2019.

MDN: Nov. 7 & 14, 2019

PRA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines CITY CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE 1F South Wing Administrative Bldg. City Hall, Capistrano-Hayes Sts Cagayan de Oro City NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

Republic of the Philippines Province of Davao del Norte MUNICIPALITY OF ASUNCION Cambanogoy, Asuncion, Davao del Norte OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL REGISTRAR

Publication Notice R.A. 9048/R.A. 10172 CFN-07-2019

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. No. 10172/9048, a NOTICE is hereby served to the public that MAUREEN JANICA J. CUÑADO has filed with this Office a petition for the correction of clerical error of the CHILD’S SEX from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of live birth of MAUREEN JANICA J. CUÑADO who was born on JANUARY 04, 1992 at MATERNITY & CHILDRENS HOSPITAL, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, MISAMIS ORIENTAL and whose parents are FERNANDO TANDAYAG CUÑADO and OMALIA GIGATO JANIO. Any person adversely affected by said petition my file his written opposition with this Office not later than NOVEMBER 15, 2019.

MDN: Nov. 7 & 14, 2019

(Sgd.) EVANGELINE C. TAPANGAN City Civil Registrar

(Sgd.) MARIA PURA C. MASCAREÑAS Municipal Civil Registrar

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

ANNEX “B”

Date: November 05, 2019

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. 2013-01 Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administration Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on R.A. 10172), notice is hereby served to the public that NOEL Q. DOROTAN has filed with this office, a petition for CHANGE OF FIRST NAME from “NEWELL” to “NOEL” in the certificate of live birth of NEWELL DOROTAN who was born on January 5, 1961 at Asuncion, Davao and whose parents are TRINIDAD DOROTAN AND ESPERANZA QUISIT. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than November 20, 2019.

MDN: Nov. 7 & 14, 2019

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LGU Tagum earmarks 1M for quake-hit DavSur and North Cotabato; Tagumenyos also pitch in relief donations By: Tagum City Information Office

TAGUM City — Tagumenyos answered the call to "Oplan Hinabang alang sa Nalinugan,” and collectively sent some P1.8 million -worth of relief assistance to the provinces of Davao del Sur and Cotabato which were the areas considered to be severely hit by the strings of earthquakes that left thousands of its residents homeless and in shock. In a special session, the 8th City Council approved the release of One Million Pesos from the city's disaster risk reduction management funds as an assistance to the aforementioned

Mayor Allan Rellon of Tagum City and Gov. Dodo Ra. Cagas of Davao del Sur help in organizing the relief packs donated by the people of Tagum during the visit of Tagum City’s officials and volunteers last November 10, 2019 in the Provincial Capitol of Davao del Sur. Ziyarah Manalo/CIO Tagum

provinces. Such amount was used by the local government in purchasing laminated tents,

rice, and medicines, among others. In a great proof of compassion from Tagumenyos, the

City Goverment also collected an estimated P868,000 -worth of relief goods through its donation

drive facilitated by the City Local Youth Development Office. On November 10, Mayor Allan L. Rellon and Vice Mayor Eva Lorraine Estabillo, together with the city councilors, city employees, and volunteers personally delivered thousands of relief packs to the affected areas of Davao del Sur and Cotabato after a series of magnitude 6 earthquakes hit the provinces last October 16, 29, and 31. Gov. Douglas Cagas, who received the city's donation, thanked Tagumenyos for its initiative. North Cotabato Governor Emmylou

“Lala” TaliñoMendoza echoed the same, while manifesting that they still needed help in restoring the lives of the victims back to normal. Some plans, according to her, include building affordable houses through Adopt-ahouse project or the National Housing Authority scheme, and sustaining the relief assistance. Mayor Rellon thanked the people of Tagum for taking part in the government’s initiative during these trying times. He also lauded the resilience of the two provinces and wished for their fast recovery. Ziyarah Manalo/CIO Tagum

Child development workers annual convention, ipahigayon LAING higayon na usab nga magkatapok ang tanang child development workers kon day care workers dinhi sa Misamis Oriental alang sa ilang tinuig nga panagtapok. Matud pa sa Provincial Early Childhood Care Development kon PECCD, ubay-ubay nga kalihukan ang ipahigayon alang sa mabulokong okasyon ugmang adlawa, Nobyembre 15, 2019, sa may hawanan sa kapitolyo probinsiyal. Matud ni Ms. Maryden “Lilay” Ocot, ang pangulo PECCD, gilaumang mokabat sa 1,000 ka delegado ang motambong sa maong okasyon,

kung diin naghulat kanila ang kapin 200 ka give aways nga ipa-raffle atol sa nasangpit nga panagtapok, susama sa flat screen television, mobile boxes, sound system, toy sorter, playmats, pillows, playground facilities, educational materials, ug uban pa. Hinuon, gisiguro ni Ms. Ocot nga tanang delegado adunay mabitbit sa ilang pagpauli, sigun na usab sa mando ni Gobernador Bambi Emano. Una paman magsugod ang highlight sa maong kalihukan aduna usab mini parade sa mga delegado og mesa de gyud ang atoang matag sa mga child development pasalamat. tuig nga selebrasyon arun workers pinaagi sa usa ka "finally. Ipahigayon na paghatag og pasidungog annual convention. Kani nga matag tuig nga kalihukan pangandaman gayud sa buhatan tungod kay mando ni maggamit sa pagpatuman Gobernador Bambi Emano sa nagkadaiyang proyekto nga aduna gayud mahatag sa nagkadaiyang kabarang- nga ayuda, prizes or whatever gayan sa Misamis Oriental. it is the recognition to our "Thank you for coming beloved child development to Misamis Oriental. Thank workers. Nagtuo kami nga you, for investing here. We kaming mga child developassure you that the funds ment workers daku gyud og we collected will not be kalambigitan sa edukasyon

Pundo’s panudlanan sa kapitolyo, madugangan pa

GILAUMANG madugangan pa ang pundo sa kapitolyo sa Misamis Oriental human sa pinirmahay sa pangagamhanang lokal ug mga power generating companies dinhi sa lalawigan niadtong Lunes, Nobyembre 11, 2019. Human pirmado na ang memorandum of agreement tali sa Misamis Oriental Provincial Government ug power generation firms dinhi sa lalawigan, dugang 0.01 centavos per kilowatt hour ang mosulod sa panudlanan sa Provincial Treasurer’s Office matag bulan sugod ning bulana.

Base man gud sa Department of Energy, ER 1-94, Section 5 of Republic Act No. 7638 kon "Department of Energy Act of 1992", nagkanayon nga tanang power generating company obligado nga mag-allocate og pundo gikan sa ilang electricity sales nga itagana alang sa pagpatuman sa pangkalamboang proyekto sa lugar kung diin sila nahimutang. Ingon pa ni Provincial Treasurer Mr. Roland Jame Violon, magsugod na ang pangagamhanang lokal ug kolekta sa maong fund aron

put in waste," panigurado ni Mr. Violon ngadto sa mga electricity producing companies, uban ang pagpasalamat nga nahimo silang kabahin sa kalamboan sa Misamis Oriental. Tanang lakang sa kapitolyo, lakip ang pag-mentinar sa katarong ug kaligdong sa panerbisyo, isa sa mga yawe kon ngano gidagsa ang Misamis Oriental sa mga mamumuhunan gikan sa nagkalain-laing nasud. Kini, tungod sa ilang pagsalig sa kasamtangang pamunuan nga dili sila pasagdan o ba kaha kilkilan. Matud ni Gobernador Bambi Emano, dili mahimo nga sakyan sa panahon ang kaluyahon sa mga kapitalista, susama sa gibuhat sa iyang mga kaatbang sa pulitika.

sa kabataan ang pag-ugmad sa edukasyon sa kabataan diin sila gyud ang naghawid, before these children reach the formal education," saysay ni Ms. Ocot. Paningkamot pa karon sa pamunuan ni Gobernador Emano nga matunol ngadto sa tanang day care centers ang ilang panginahanglanon aron mas mahimong epektibo ang ilang pagtudlo sa kabataan, susama sa dugang hamugaway nga tulunghaan

ug education facilities. Mapasalamaton ang PECCD ngadto kang Gobernador Bambi Emano tungod sa makanunayong suporta niini ngadto kanila hilabina sa paghatag sa higayon nga mahimamat og ma abi-abi ang tanang child development workers matag tuig dinhi sa lalawigan, diin aduna pud ubay-ubay nga giandam nga sorpresa alang sa kalipayan ug kalingawan sa mga volunteer workers.

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tricts in the country which were flawed from the very start because of the shortcuts in the processes and without public hearing as prescribed by Executive Order No. 68, series of 1999 signed by former President Joseph Estrada. The two complainants also cited Lapus issued a travel ban to LWUA designated representatives to water districts joint venture selection committee meetings leaving water districts vulnerable to questionable transactions with the private partners. Inquirer has sent a query to get a reaction from Lapus at the Contact Us online form of LWUA website but has yet to get a response at press time. Luzon said Public-Private Partnership (PPP) or Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) between water districts and private water suppliers rapidly proliferating in the country are grossly disadvantageous and a heavy burden to the consuming public because the operation, maintenance, billing and collection are taken over by the private partner putNOTICE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the Late TIRSO L. AMIL, and BONIFACIA A. AMIL, died intestate leaving a parcel of land more particularly bounded and described, to wit: A parcel of Land Lot 2758-H,Psd10-050764,being a portion of Lot 2758,Cad-867,Manolo Fortich Cadastre, situated at San Salvador (now) Agusan Canyon, Maluko (now) Manolo Fortich, Province of Bukidnon. Island of Mindanao. Containing an area of Four Thousand Thirty (4,030) square meters more or less and embraced in TCT No. T-99566. Is subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSON, under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. EMMANUEL A. AKUT, Notary Public, per Doc. No, 381; Page No. 67; Book No. 141; Series of 2017. MDN: Oct. 31, Nov. 7 & 14, 2019

ting the government into lesser control. He noted the Primewater Infrastructure Corp. owned by former Senate President Manny Villar has dominated the PPP scheme in the country and had already engaged three large category B and C water districts in Mindanao including Metro Ozamiz Water District in Ozamiz City, Panabo Water District in Panabo City and recently the Surigao Metropolitan Water District in Surigao City. This despite the assurance of Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar in 2016 that their family-owned companies will not bid for any PPP projects to prevent conflict of interests.

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a respect given to his grieving family. However it was made grand with the presence of all the tribal chieftains and bigwigs of the city’s Lumad community, headlined no less by the City Kyalalaysan Pyagmatikadong Aguido Sucnaan who is the highest ranking leader of the cultural communities and the City Tribal Chieftain Bia Lilia Magkidong Lagunsad. The highlight of the half-day activity was the launching of the Gadungan; Tagum Cultural Treasures, Legacy to Humanity, a

Mental well-being By ARCELIE D. BUSCAINO Teacher III Bagubad Elementary School

MENTAL health is not just the absence of mental disorder. It is defined as a state of well being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully and is able to make a contribution to her or his community. You care about yourself and you care for yourself. You love yourself, not hate

yourself. You look after your physical health. Eat well, sleep well, exercise and enjoy yourself. You see yourself as being a valuable person in your own right. You don’t have to earn the right to exist. You exist so you have the right to exist. You judge yourself on reasonable standards. You don’t set yourself impossible goals and then punish yourself when you don’t reach those

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communication MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY Regional Office No. XI 2nd Floor, DCPI Building, Lakandula St. cor. Dacudao Ave., Agdao, Davao City IN THE MATTER OF APPLICATION FOR THE CASE NO. 19-124-R ISSUANCE OF AMENDMENT OF CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE (CPC) FOR THE CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS ONLY PURSUANT MB “PUTING BATO” TO R.A. 9295 AND THE 2014 AMENDMENTS TO THE REVISED RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING R.A. 9295. KARIN S. LAGURA, Applicant. x----------------------------------------x

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the Late CRISTINA OLINAY AYOC who died on May 13,1999 at Poblacion Impasug-ong, Bukidnon and MATEO DELONAN OLINAY, who died on December 22,2007, at Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, INHIRITED a certain real property covered by TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO. T-98679, in the name of our grandparents EUSABIA OLINAY AND MARCELO OLINAY, more particularly described as follows; TRANSFER CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO, T-98679 A parcel of Land Lot C, Psd10-000907 being a portion of Plan F-V-1903.Containing an area of Seven Hundred Thirty Eight (738) square meters more or less. Is subject of DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT under the Notarial Registry of ATTY.SHYLLA FE C. DAYPUYAT, Notary Public, per Doc. No. 454; Page No, 91; Book No. XVII; Series of 2017.

Of the more than 500 water districts in the country, 76 of these utilities were engaged under the concession-type partnership with a total of 1.4 million service connections equivalent to some 6.7 million consumers.Local water districts are Government-Owned or Controlled Corporations. “Clearly, the concession-type PPP is highly irregular,if not, unlawful because the local water districts’ core functions were outsourced to private partners,” Luzon said. The EO 68 has mandated LWUA to conduct preliminary and final reviews of Build-Operate-Transfer and similar proposals on water supply projects of local water districts.

NOTICE OF HEARING Before us is application for the issuance of Amendment of Public Convenience, specifically, for the inclusion to her fleet the vessel MB “PUTING BATO” in a liner service for the carriage of passenger only, on a daily deregulated sailing schedule, in the following route and rates: From Villarica, Babak District, Island Garden City of Samal to Km.11, Sasa, Davao City and vice versa. Initially, applicant shall charge a regular passenger rate of P12.00 per passenger. Notice is hereby given that the said application will be heard by this Authority on 26 November 2019 at 2:00 PM at the MARINA RO XI Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Davao Ching Printers, Inc. Bldg., Lakandula St. corner Dacudao Ave., Agdao, Davao City. The Applicant shall publish this Order once in a newspaper of general circulation at least five (5) days prior to the scheduled date of hearing. The applicant shall submit a written Formal Offer of Evidence (FOE) during the hearing or five (5) days thereafter. Done this 8th day of November 2019 at Davao City, Philippines.

By Authority of the Board (Per A.O. No. 11-14 dated 22 August 2014) (Signed) MARY ANN ARMI Z. ARCILLA Regional Director Signed for by: ATTY. GENEVIEVE L. CALZADA Sr. MIDS

goals. It’s part of the human condition. Mental health is the notion of happiness or contentment. It may also mean the absence of negative determinants in the life of an individual. Mental wellbeing includes cognitive, emotional and behavioral responses at a personal level. Thus, mental well being must be interpreted in the sociocultural context of the individual.

project of the City Cultural Communities Affairs Division (CCCAD) which documented the cultural masters in the city of Tagum. Partnership with NCCA Worrying about the diminishing cultural assets of Tagum, the CCCAD comprehensively documented the 55 masters of the five cultural domains such as Literary Arts, Performing Arts, Culinary Arts, Visual Arts, and Traditional Healing through its Gadungan Cultural Masters Profiling Project. Realized with generous funding from the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, the profiling is a brazen attempt to preserve the otherwise forgotten cultural activities from the lens of the cultural masters themselves. The CCCAD, along with the City Historical, Cultural, and Arts Council, hopes to preserve it for future generations of Tagumenyos to appreciate through this feat. Upon finalizing the profiling data, the office headed by Xylee PalomataLabastida came up with an exhibit, which lasted until November 4, to showcase these cultural masters to public in some strategic locations; Gaisano Mall of

NOTICE DIRECTORS’ CERTIFICATE KNOWN ALL MEN BY: THESE PRESENTS: We, the undersigned majority of the Directors and the Corporate Secretary of LAMISOR TRADING INC. do hereby certify that the Articles of Incorporation of said corporation was amended by a majority vote of the Directors and the vote of stockholders representing at least two-thirds (2/3) of the outstanding capital stocks at a meeting held on _____________ at the principal office of the corporation. The amended provisions of the attached Amended Articles of Incorporation refer to Art. IV: the the term for which said corporation is the exist up to December 2019. In witness whereof, we have hereunto signed this certificate this _____ day of __________ at Cagayan de Oro City. ELBEN B. VILLAMIL JULIET A VILLAMIL TIN: 103-312-236 TIN: 150-189-343 MAE KATHRINE V. DOBLADOS TIN: 950-184-836

JONATHAN J. DOBLADOS TIN: 932-134-574

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__________________________ ___________________________ TIN: TIN: MAE KATHRINE V. DOBLADOS Corporate Secretary/ TIN: 950-184-836 SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this _______ day of NOV 2019 in _________________ by the above-named persons who exhibited me their Tax Identification Numbers.

Tagum, Robinsons’ Mall of Tagum and during the Pakaradyan Festival which is also frequented by Tagumenyos. The book, the penultimate output is this project, will soon be hot off the press and will find its way to the shelves of the Center for Tagumenyo Studies, a vital component under the Tagum City Public Library which is set to be inaugurated next year. Vibrant Pakaradyan Festival In contrast with the solemn celebration of the Kaimunan Festival, the Pakaradyan Festival was bursting with colors, made more exquisite with the flamboyant and striking presentations coming from the Moro communities residing in the city. The three-day festival, held from October 22 to 24, showcased the tapestry of Moro culture from music and dances, to food making and visual design. This, according to Zuhairah Abas, the Chief Tourism Operation Officer of Region XI, is the best way to promote and preserve the colorful tradition and heritage of the cultural communities. Prior to the grand celebration, the Tagumenyo Moro children were taught the fundamentals of tribal music and instruments in the Kulintangan Workshop which they showcased when they joined other kulintangan musicians, such as the eventual winner Mandungan Kulintangan Cultural Ensemble of Davao City, during the festival’s concluding event. The different Moro tribes from Tagum, Maco and Davao also competed for the master chef in Amikmaking contest, one of the events held which was dominated by the Kagan Tribe from Davao City. October being the National IP month as stated in the IPRA law, the city government of Tagum endeavoured in upholding respect, love and pride to the indigenous cultural communities living in this city through the championing culture and the arts in Kaimunan aw Pakaradyan Festivals. JP Cordovero/ CIO Tagum

Brownouts... from page 4

MDN: November 14, 21 & 28, 2019

For now, there is nothing to stop the system operator, in this case the NGCP, from not following what is in the grid code because quite simply, the code had no power to penalize the violators. Ebcas calls on the NGCP and other agencies to resolve these issues without the need of amendments on the code, in the spirit of public service and accountability. Ebcas is one of the four members of the House Power Bloc who are vocal champions of the rural electric cooperatives and memberconsumer-owners nationwide (ruffy44_ph2000@ yahoo.com)

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goods, potable water, hygiene products, tarpaulins, from page 6 mosquito nets, cooking Water and its social devel- utensils and equipment, opment arm Manila Water clothing, flashlights, etc. Foundation are distributing 2,320 five-gallon Healthy from page 6 Family water bottles. One thousand of these “Despite this, our cusbottles will be distributed tomer base continues to at Kidapawan and Tulunan, grow, which underscores North Cotabato in partner- the consumers’ trust and ship with OCD and PDRF, confidence in AboitizPower. another 1,000 bottles at Moreover, we remain confiMakilala, 300 units at Mag- dent that with our incoming saysay, Davao del Sur in capacities, we will surpass partnership with Philippine our 2020 target of 4,000 Coast Guard Auxiliary, and megawatts attributable caanother 20 units for em- pacity, ensuring sustainable ployees of BPI Kidapawan growth for the company, Branch. Manila Water is on our shareholders, and the standby to deploy one of its customers and communities Mobile Treatment Plants we serve,” Rubio said. Results of Operations (MTP) to any affected area Generation and Retail in Mindanao. Electricity Supply The MTP, which is stationed in Caticlan, Boracay, AboitizPower’s generacan treat and convert any tion and retail supply busitype of raw water—river ness recorded consolidated water, flood water, and earnings before interest, even saltwater—into po- taxes, depreciation, and table drinking water. Ayala amortization (EBITDA) companies are also doing of P28.7 billion in the first their part to aid the com- three quarters of 2019, 13% munity and the affected lower than the P33 billion families of their employees. recorded during the same Ayala Land (ALI) has period last year. been collecting donations in This was primarily driven kind at Ayala Malls in nearby by the higher volume and provinces since November cost of purchased power, 1. Abreeza Mall in Davao is lower spot market revenues, cooperating with the local and lower plant availability. government to collect and Spot market prices were deliver donations to the high in the first half of 2019 LGU’s Task Force Davao and during that period, the headquarters, who will dis- company purchased replacetribute goods to affected ment power due to outages families in Davao del Sur and contracting ahead in and North Cotabato. Besides preparation for Therma collecting shoppers’ dona- Visayas, Inc.’s incoming tions, Abreeza Mall is also capacity. Plant availability preparing relief packs for the was also lower versus the families of mall personnel same period last year due to affected by the earthquakes. outages from the company’s Centrio Mall in Cagayan coal facilities. Distribution de Oro (CDO) is similarly collecting donations that For the first three quarwill be distributed by the ters of 2019, AboitizPowPhilippine Red Cross and er’s distribution business AFI in the Makilala and recorded consolidated Kidapawan areas. Further- EBITDA of P6 billion, 3% more, all Ayala Malls are lower than the P6.2 bildonating old tarpaulins to lion recorded during the be used as makeshift shelter. corresponding period in ALI’s Seda Hotels are also 2018. This was primarily contributing to the relief ef- due to lost margins from forts for its affected employ- the decommissioning of ees and communities. Bank the Bajada power plant. of the Philippine Islands The company saw en(BPI) rolled out initial relief ergy sales increase to 4,341 operations for affected em- gigawatt-hours (GWh), ployees in Kidapawan and which was 5% higher than Digos, providing them with the 4,136 GWh recorded basic necessities like tem- in the first nine months of porary shelter, water, food 2018. This was primarily and medical kits. Through driven by the increase in BPI Foundation, it is cur- new customers across all rently working with relevant segments. organizations for appropriate recovery programs to support the affected com- from page 2 munities in Mindanao. She added that they are AC Health’s Generika, to- also targeting 212 sites in gether with the Ayala Young Agusan del Norte for free Leaders Congress Alumni Wi-Fi services. Association in Mindanao, The free Wi-Fi program is donating medicines and is anchored on the provihelping collect donations sions of the Republic Act for the relief efforts in the 10929 or the Free Internet Tulunan, Makilala and Access in Public Places law Kidapawan areas. Private signed by President Rodrigo entities and individuals are R. Duterte on August 2, welcome to donate goods for 2017. the immediate assistance Dela Rosa said the law of displaced families in institutionalizes the proviMindanao. sion of internet connectivity Critical needs include free of charge in all public but are not limited to the places nationwide. following: blankets, tents, The provision of free sleeping mats, rice, canned Wi-Fi aims to accelerate

Income...

Wi-Fi...

Thursday, November 14, 2019 the government’s efforts to enhance internet access to all Filipinos to bolster economic, social, and educational opportunities, she added. In her message, Mayor Amante expressed gratitude to DICT for providing the residents with free connectivity. “This is not only for Facebook. Free Wi-Fi will help our people connect through the internet,” Amante said, adding that connectivity will also help spur the development of Cabadbaran City. Amante said the city government will also provide free internet access in other areas such as parks and public terminals. The city government has already allocated PHP1.5 million to fund the provision of free Wi-Fi in parks and public terminals this year. “Right now we are working out for the provision of free Wi-Fi through our budget. We are talking with other providers so that we can properly implement the program,” Amante said. Corvera also called on the people of Cabadbaran to utilize the free internet to support the programs and services of the city government. Corvera said internet access helps the government make its transactions transparent to the people. (PNA)

Beware... from page 4

I say, we are now witnesses to this kind of a discourtesy among many people today, in almost every aspect of our daily lives. Filipinos (and foreigners alike) now only care about themselves. Their needs and their wants are the only important considerations for them at all times. If the truth be told, the minds of these people are controlled by the devil, and this is the reason why they have no respect for the rights of others, contrary to what God commanded us to do. -ooo MANY FILIPINOS GREW UP WITHOUT GOD: Yes, the Biblical prophecy talked about the eventual occurrence, during the end time, of evil acts by many, particularly those committed against other people. But be that as it may, what I consider as the more important matter here that we must pay closer attention to is this: why did the Bible make this prophecy about the slide of mankind towards evil---disrespectful and blasphemous, without love of God but loving only men, and inclined all the time towards devilish acts? I’d say there could only be one reason for this: many Filipinos (and many foreigners, too, for sure) grew up without God on their lives. These Filipinos (and foreigners) did not have any instruction on or about the Word and commands of God. They were

not taught by their parents, their teachers, and even by their friends, peers, and other relations and associates, to have fear and love of God in their hearts. That is why they did not come to know God---so that they neither honored nor thanked nor even glorified, Him. Because they did not have any knowledge of God, they are unaware (or are deliberately unmindful if they are aware) of the second greatest command given by Him which would allow them to enjoy power, victory, and prosperity in their lives---which is that, they must love their neighbors as they love themselves. Well, how about you, our readers here, did you grow up with God? Or was it the devil who was with you as you were growing old? -ooo REACTIONS? Call 0977 805 9058, 0918 574 0193, 0933 8251308, or my Messenger account in Facebook, Melanio Lazo Mauricio Jr. Or you could email me at batasmauricio@yahoo.com, mmauriciojr111@gmail. com, or send your comments or queries at www. facebook.com/attybatas.

War... from page 4

constitution of the Philippines. Realizing that Ressa and company are in a tight fix, Omidyar declared that it is donating the PDRs to the 14 staff members of Rappler, Ressa included. That is a clever legal strategy but does not erase, the fact Ressa and company received bonanza from Omidyar. As Levant pointed out Ressa’s claim that she is “winning” the case is simply based on the fact that “Pierre Omidyar gave up his stock,” after recognizing the risk in his exposure to Rappler. All these should have been forgotten and nobody really cares how many awards Ressa received after she made herself the content of the story rather than the story teller. Against her peroration in every stage abroad she speaks about her being threatened with death because according to her Rappler has been reporting the truth on the country’s populist president Rodrigo Duterte and his government. In a country, where close to 80% of its population are satisfied and approved of the President’s handling of crime and managing the economy, criticisms and vilification coming from the likes of Maria Ressa are simply irreconcilable with what she tells Bill Whitaker of CBS that “the environment (in the Philippines) is worse than being in a war zone”. At a time when the Philippines has achieved sustained economic stability under the climate of peace, Maria Ressa, the American citizen, has become a veritable intriguer and destabilizer. Since she considers Philippines a war zone then she might just as well stay in the United States

of America where Pierre Omidyar, her provider is, and cease from creating another drama by seeking asylum in London. Enough already.

Lifted... from page 5

being under Martial Law may have affected otherwise promising prospects for the City in terms of business and investments.” Davao City’s Sangguniang Panlungsod on August 6 this year passed a resolution sponsored by Councilor Maria Belen Sunga-Acosta, chair of the SP Committee on Peace and Public Safety, requesting President Rodrigo Duterte “for the possible lifting of martial law in Davao City.” The resolution cited the July 16, 2019 letter of Lt. Gen. Felimon Santos, Eastern Mindanao Command, to the Armed Forces Chief of Staff “favorably indorsing the City’s proposed exclusion of the entire Davao City from martial law.” “We support the exclusion of Davao City from martial law, provided that all present security forces in place and security measures and initiatives being implemented shall still be operational to avoid giving the terrorist groups an opportunity to stage another attack in any part of Davao City,” he said. The Philippine National Police’s regional director, Police Brig. Gen. Marcelo Morales, in a letter dated July 23, 2019, in his letter to Mayor Duterte, said the regional PNP “supports the recommendation of the city’s Martial Law exemption to give way for the favorable visions of Davao City in terms of business and investments.” (Carolyn O. Arguillas / MindaNews)

Firecracker... from page 1

firecracker and pyrotechnic ban here ahead of the December holiday season. “The prohibition does not only include the sale and distribution of firecrackers but also the use of it,” Sayadi said in a statement Wednesday. The mayor reiterated that mere possession of fireworks within the city

limits would be dealt with. A 2016 ordinance imposes a total firecracker ban in the city. “Hence, the possession of pyrotechnics for delivery to the nearby provinces of Maguindanao or North Cotabato through this city is also no excuse for possible arrest and confiscation of the banned items,” Sayadi said. The city has recorded zero firecracker-related injuries since the implementation of the total ban. (Noel Punzalan/PNA)

Wanted... from page 1

list of the wanted criminals in the island. Police investigators said that the “Bingcol” robbery gang operated in Zanboanga Peninsula, and in the regions of Caraga and North Mindanao. Cagayan De Oro City is the “rest and recreation” place of the “Bingcol” robbery gang, a police officer said. Two of Palubon’s companions, now the subject of a manhunt, escaped after the police responded about an ongoing robbery on a hardware, a few meters away from the police station in Ipil, Carmen Tuesday evening. Palubon attempted to hostage the cashier of the New Cagayan CCH Hardware along Ipil Street, but ran away under cover of the market goers while the police gave chase. In a bid to mislead the pursuing police, Palubon threw bundles of the loot money along the escaped route resulting in a melee among the bystanders and marketers who scooped money bills scattered along the street. The police, however, cornered Palubon along Lerio Street in Carmen killing him in the ensuing shootout. Dr. Christian Caballes, the Chief of the Scene of the Crime Office, said that Palubon died of multiple gunshot wound on the body. He said that a fully loaded.45 pistols were recovered from Palubon along with a crystalline substance in a cellophane in his pocket. Caballes said that the firearm would be subjected to a ballistic examination while the unknown crystalline substance would also be submitted for laboratory exam.

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Lima: Paghanduraw

HIV Monologues Part III at Viajero this Nov 29-30

FTER a twoyear hiatus, Lima: HIV Monologues is back for its third installment. First staged in December 2015, Lima is a collection of five stories about real people – mostly Kagay-anons – who share their experiences about the changes they had to go through because

of HIV and AIDS. The stories are also about people who are caught in the middle of the fight for HIV and AIDS awareness (i.e. parents, family members friends, counselors, and even health workers). This year’s show will focus on Paghanduraw or reminisce/remember. The five featured stories will take us

back to significant events in the lives of Olivia, Billy, Divine, Ethan, and Aaliyah – events that somehow changed the course of life for them. Like the two previous HIV monologues, Lima: Paghanduraw aims to educate and inform – and to remind us that awareness is just as important as prevention, especially since Cagayan de Oro is considered one of the hotspots – or an area with a concentrated epidemic. Likewise, awareness will help people understand that a person Living with HIV (pLHIV) should not be discriminated or condemned. For pLHIVs, Lima intends to create avenues of hope. The

stories will tell us that there is life after HIV; that HIV is not a death sentence. Lima also serves as a bridge for pLHIVs and the communities that are dedicated to helping make life easier for them. The Paghanduraw stories will be brought to life by actors Christy Bacoto, Christy Aboniawan, Benjie S. Manuel, Arfil Gamboa, Kale Alphe Ramons, Zilpha Ibañez, John Teves, Jay Abcede, Karl Owen Sayson, and Reynards Abaloyan Tan. Spearheading

the Lima project are Stephen Quilacio and Milo Dahilan. Lima’s writers - Bex Espino, Noē Madrial, and Maia FortichPoblete (who’s also directing the show)– had the chance to hear the stories first and even got to either meet or talk to the story owners. This is proof that all the stories in Lima are real – and this is what makes it different from other HIV and AIDS-focused shows. Co-presented by Oro Teatro Bulawanon/Lima Productions and

Rotaract CDO East Urban, Lima: Paghanduraw will be staged on November 29 & 30, 2019, 6PM, at Viajero Outdoor Centre along Domingo Velez and Aguinaldo Streets (across Echo Store). The show is free but donations starting at P50 are encouraged. Proceeds of the shows will be used for various HIV and AIDS awareness campaign. After the Viajero shows, the Lima: Paghanduraw team intends to do a roadshow and school caravan.