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Butuan LGU welcomes Hino entry By MARK FRANCISCO Correspondent

Betty Lu

Reynante Desiata

THE city government of Butuan on Tuesday welcomed the entry of Hino Motors Philippines in the Caraga market with the opening of a dealership here. In his speech during the ribbon cutting ceremony of Hino Butuan City branch along Km. 5, National Highway, barangay Libertad here, city administrator Reynante Desiata said they were pleased with the management of Hino Motors Philippines and the local dealership of Hino Butuan City led by president Betty Lu and executive vice president Peter Lim Lo Suy for choosing the regional capital of Caraga. “We are the gateway of this side of HINO BUTUAN DEALERSHIP OPENING. HINO MOTORS PHILIPPINES President Mitsuharu Tabata leads the ceremonial cutting of See WELCOMES, page 15

ribbon with Hino Butuan Dealership Principal Ms. Betty Lu and Vice President Peter Lim Lu Soy with some other dignitaries from Butuan LGUs and City Administrator Reynante Desiata.

Mental health care in Oro inactive, says dad

Mica Ella Milabo, from Central Mindanao University, wins in the women’s 100-meter breaststroke finals during the 30th Mindanao Association of State Tertiairy Schools (Masts) Friendship Games held in Mambajao, Camiguin. last Monday. The events will run from Nov. 25-29. photo by gerry lee gorit

CAGAYAN de Oro City--A councilor has expressed disappointment over the kind of mental health care situation in the city saying “is not active compared to Taiwan.” “(The) Northern Mindanao Medical Center (NMMC) has 600 beds and JR Borja General Hospital has 200, but no psychiatric beds… nine private hospitals in our city do not have any psychiatric beds, only the House of Hope,” said Councilor Maria Lourdes S. Gaane in her special report during the regular

session Monday, November 25, presided over by Vice Mayor Raineir Joaquin V. Uy. Gaane, who chairs the City Council committee on health and health insurance, reported about her travel to Kaohsiung, Taiwan last November 12-16, 2019. Gaane was designated as Ambassador of Goodwill to participate in the 2019 International Mental Health Training Center in Taiwan. She said the conference focused on sharing of experiences

in mental health care in five countries – Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Philippines. She reported that there are four mental health facilities in Taiwan, one of which is the Tsaotsun Psychiatric Center, the only public mental hospital that provides long-term care for the disadvantaged psychotic patients without family support. “We want to standardize the practice of mental health in communities. We want to deliver See SAYS, page 15

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Macasandig National High School student wins top place in On-the-Spot Poster Making Contest ANGEL Lovern D. Serojales of Macasandig National High School emerged as first place in the recent On-the-Spot Poster Making Contest sponsored by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Region 10. Second place went to Clear Rose F. Labita of Merry Child School and Julianne Nicole P. Ballenas of Liceo de Cagayan University as third place. The Social Media Favorite award was received by Nikolai Marlance R. Bagsac of Agusan National High School. Bagsac garnered 1,003 votes on DENR Facebook Page, DENR Northern Mindanao. The contest is part of the celebration of November as National Clean Air Month, National Environmental Awareness Month and Climate Change Consciousness

Week from November 19 – 25 spearheaded by the DENR – Environmental Management Bureau. The theme of the celebrations and also the theme of the contest is “One Planet, One Nation: Sustaining Green Actions for a Safer Climate.” DENR 10 Regional Executive Director Arleigh J. Adorable led the awarding of prizes to the winners. Regional Directors of the Environmental Management Bureau Regional Director Reynaldo S. Digamo and Mines and Geosciences Bureau Efren Carido together with Assistant Regional Director for Technical Services Aldrich S. Resma and Chief of the Legal Division of DENR 10 Lawyer Florenda Lamason-Yap assisted in the awarding of winners. The Board of Judges is composed of Lawyer Florenda Lamason-Yap,

Head Executive Assistant Georgina Padilla and Engr. Dovee Cherry Geollegue of the Environmental Management Bureau. The criteria for judging are as follows: Originality, Style and Creativity – P40%, Interpretation & Relevance to the theme – 40% and Presentation and Neatness – 20%. The 1st place received P3,000 cash prize, 2nd place – P2,000 cash and 3rd place – P1,000. Each winner a received a Plaque of Recognition while the winner of the Social Media Favorite received a Certificate of Recognition. All coaches received a Certificate of Appreciation and a token from DENR 10. #TayoAngKalikasan

Ms. Angel Lovern D. Serojales (3rd from left) of Macasandig National High School, with her coach Ms. Jackeline C. Paraiso (2nd from left), bags the 1st Place during the DENR 10 On-The-Spot Poster Making Contest conducted on November 15, 2019 at Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Region 10, Cagayan de Oro City. The winner received the award during the Monday Convocation Program on November 25, 2019 from (L-R): DENR 10 Regional Executive Director Arleigh J. Adorable, Assistant Regional Director for Technical Services Aldrich S. Resma, Chief, Legal Division Lawyer Florenda Lamason-Yap, Environmental Management Bureau-10 Regional Director Reynaldo S. Digamo and Mines and Geosciences Bureau-10 Regional Director Efren B. Carido. The activity is part of the celebration of the Philippine Clean Air Month, National Environmental Awareness Month and National Climate Change Consciousness Week (Nov. 19-25) with a theme “One Planet, One Nation: Sustaining Green Actions for a Safer Climate.” #TayoAngKalikasan

MisOr province-wide health care intervention, gisugdan na

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NAGKATAPOK ang tanang local chief executives kon mga mayores gikan sa 23 ka lungsod ug duha ka dakbayan sa lalawigan sa Misamis Oriental alang sa ilang orientation and dialogue mahitungod sa priority health outcomes sa probinsya ug hisgutanang Universal Health Care Law ni Presidente Rodrigo Duterte, adlawng Martes, Nobyembre 26, 2019, dinhi sa Cagayan de Oro. Tumong sa panagtapok nga mapadali ang pagpatuman sa programang maayong panglawas dinhi sa lalawigan. Lakip sa katuyoan sa panagtapok mao nga madunggan ang tanang problema gikan sa nagkadaiyang kalungsuran mahitungod na sa maayong panlawas aron nga maklaro ug maoy magamit nga com-

mon ground para sa hiniusang pag-uswag ngadto sa gikahinamang pagpatuman sa Universal Health Care Law dinhi sa lalawigan. “We need to have a tool, a mechanism, a policy that will going to help us bring the population ng Pilipinas including Misamis Oriental to our vision—to be among the healthiest in Southeast Asian by 2020 and the whole of Asia by 2040. This is a challenge for MisOr, this is really a journey,” matud pa ni Department of Health – Region 10 Director Dr. Adriano Suba-an. Human sa maong panaghisgot, napamatud-ang priority health outcomes sa Misamis Oriental kung asa angayang tagaaan sa igong pagtagad mao ang maternal health, Tubercu-

losis, Rabies, ug Childhood Diarrhea. Ang mga lungsod sa Initao, Opol, ug ang dakbayan sa El Salvador lamang ang wala ma-representahan niadtong higayona, kung diin panghinaot gihapon ni Gobernador Bambi Emano ang ilang kooperasyon alang sa kalampusan sa nasangpit nga lakang. “This time, limtan sa nato ang nagkadaiyang kolor sa pulitika ug ihatag nato ang tinuoray nga panerbisyo sa katawhan,” awhag ni Gobernador Emano. Ang Zuellig Family Foundation, isa sa nagpaluyo sa tanang local governments alang sa pagpauswag sa mga nagkadaiyang health programs, maoy nangulo sa dialogue, nakadayeg ni Gobernador Emano. Si Provincial Health Leadership and Governance Program (PLGP) manager nga si Mr. Jerry Jose nagpaabot sa iyang pasalamat tungod sa sinseridad sa Gobernador sa pagpangulo sa tanang local chief executives sa Misamis Oriental. “I was so overwhelmed and much of it has something to do with the sincerity of the Governor. With his authenticity upon telling, I and our group, together with the mayors who attended, will surely make the province move together towards something new. We’re very thankful for the opportu-

nity to help, and seeing him very authentic and with his work that’s coming from the heart,” saysay ni Mr. Jose. Daku usab ang pasalamat sa tanang mayores nga mitambong sa usa ka adlaw nga dialogue kay nahatagan sila sa tingog aron mapalanog ang ilang hunahuna kabahin sa pagpatuman sa UHC dinhi sa lalawigan. “This is a good start. In behalf sa LMP-MisOr, mapasalamaton kaayo mi with this effort. Kay, if we start right, we will really end right. Gikinahanglan gayud niini ang panag-uban ug panag-abag sa tanan. In fact, we are really emotional kay wala mi nag-expect nga apilon mi sa plano sa inani nga perspective ni Governor Emano to include everyone in this decision and planning time,” matud ni Magsaysay Mayor Rey B. Buhisan. Pagalauman nga sa mosunod nga mga adlaw, masundan pa ang sunod-sunod nga dialogue kalabot na sa Universal Health Care. Tinuod nga ang hiniusang pagpatuman sa paghatag prayoridad alang sa mga serbisyo sa maayong panlawas, bililhon alang kay Gobernador Bambi Emano tungod kay daku ang kahimuan niini karon ug sa umalabot henerasyon hilabina sa tanang Misamisnon.

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Motoring

Big in Features and Comfort – MG 5

GILBERT Y. CHAO - Motoring Editor

THE all-new 2020 MG 5 sub-compact sedan features best-in-class vehicle dimensions and is the first in its category to be equipped with rich technology content found in more premium car segments. The MG 5 is, strictly speaking, classified as a subcompact sedan. Though, there is really nothing “subcompact” about it; the vehicle’s dimensions make it more akin to a mid-sized sedan. It is the longest (4,601mm) and widest (1,788mm) option in its class, and also features the longest wheelbase (2,680mm), resulting in impressive legroom for both front

and rear occupants of the car. Underneath the hood of the MG 5 is a fuel efficient, 1.5-liter, DOHC 16V, naturally aspirated engine that produces 114 ps and a best-in-class torque output of 150Nm. The MG 5 is available with either a 5-speed manual transmission, or a CVT gearbox with manual mode. Inside, a legitimate case can be made for the MG 5 being the bestequipped in its class. Key first-in-segment features include a user-friendly 10-inch touch screen infotainment head unit that can run both Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™; 360-degree vehicle view, which gives drivers a bird’s-eye view of their car, making it easier to

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negotiate tight parking spaces and obstructions in low speed traffic; a power driver’s seat for optimum comfort adjustment; and auto on/off headlamps. Other safety and convenience highlights of the MG 5 include driver and passenger airbags, 4-wheel disc brakes, hill start assist, auto brake hold, a push start/stop button, cruise control, electronic climate control, a tire pressure monitoring system, a reversing camera, and a sunroof for when the weather outside is pleasant. The MG 5 arrives in the country after a string of consecutive product launches that took place during the first 11 months of MG Philippines’ operation under The Covenant Car Company, Inc.

“After having launched three vehicles in less than a year, we want to keep the momentum going with the launch of yet another brandnew model,” says Atty. Alberto B. Arcilla, President and CEO of TCCCI-MG Philippines. “With the introduction of the MG 5, MG Philippines now has a model that will be recognized as an important participant in the packed and highly competitive subcompact sedan segment.” The numbers and features do not lie: The MG 5 has the potential to be a game-changer in its segment. But the car’s already high value proposition is further supplemented by MG Philippines’ premium aftersales offers and services. These include See MG 5, page 15

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Raising the bar of business assertiveness

THE first ever Philippine Industrial Summit has put premium in raising the bar of business assertiveness in the industrial sector. Kodus to PHIVIDEC Industrial Authority Administrator and CEO, Lawyer Franklin Quijano who took the lead of placing Mindanao in the pedestal of industrial revolution. That said, the four day industrial convergence which will culminate with a job fair at the USTP campus today had opened up opportunities among key players and champions of industry, both from the local and global fronts. Indeed the summit has kick-started in pushing the region forward to the next level of economic progress. Through the years, there never was enough economic development in Mindanao basically aimed at improv-

ing infrastructure, enhance connectivity and ensure balanced economic activity alongside other growth centers in the country. As closely observed, captains of industries has unlocked in unison their power to fuel Mindanao as the next mecca of industrial development in three key areas of economic growth. First, make Mindanao globally competitive by improving connectivity and access to local and global markets. Second, invest in manufacturing, agriculture, electronics, tech voc and other business related programs that will propel Mindanao’s march to sustainable socioeconomic development. And third, make Mindanao globally-competitive through the placements of advanced technologies and trends by luring drivers

of industries to locate permanently their investments in Mindanao. The challenge is now up for Mindanao -- to pursue socio-economic development initiatives through the four development corridors: Northern Mindanao Development Corridor, Southern Mindanao Development Corridor, Western Mindanao Development Corridor, and the Bangsamoro Development Corridor. These growth corridors are perceived as it were to provide greater access and connectivity that can reduce transportation costs, raise the level of income, provide job opportunities and improve the competitiveness of farmers and producers alike. Moreover, global industries that would generate jobs and infra projects

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consisting of ports and airports improvements, inter-regional and intermodal roads, bridges, and roll-on, roll-off shipping facilities, among others are expected to highlight the last three years of the Duterte administration. On one hand, the economic agenda and policies of the government viz-a-viz its build, build, build infrastructure mantra must be sustained for job creation and opportunities for the country in particular, and the island of Mindanao in general. Easier said, but it can be done. What we need is political will. (ruffy44_ ph2000@yahoo.com)

Hints and Traces

Redeeming while being redeemed THAT’S how we are in this life. We are both co-agents with Christ in our own redemption as well as objects of such redemption that is wrought out primarily by Christ and instrumentally by us. Yes, we are co-redeemers with Christ, concerned not only of our own redemption but also that of everybody else. In fact, our own redemption would depend on how we involve ourselves together with Christ in the redemption of everybody else. This is not about falling into some psychological disorder that some people refer to as the “Messiah complex.” It is not a complex, because it is what we are meant to be, and who we ought to be. Obviously, because of

its supernatural character, it may appear as unnatural. But what it actually does is to perfect our humanity and elevate it to the supernatural order of the life of God and to involve us in his redemptive work on us. That is because of all the creatures, we are made to be his image and likeness, meant to share in his life and in his work. This is a basic truth about ourselves that we need to be most familiar with, so that we can conform ourselves to it and live it as fully as possible. And the secret is, of course, to unite and identify ourselves as closely as possible with Christ, assuming his mind and heart, his desires and his life itself which he provides so directly and easily. Remember that Christ

as the second person of the Blessed Trinity and the perfect image that God has of his own self is the pattern of our humanity, and as the Son of God who became man, he is the redeemer of our damaged or wounded humanity. He both does the work of redemption and shows us how we can be redeemed by simply suffering and dying for our sin. That is why from the beginning of his earthly mission, he already knew what was going to happen to him. He was even predicting his passion, death and resurrection, something that his apostles did not quite understand at first and were hesitant to ask for an explanation. We need to assume the mind of Christ to be both co-redeemers with him and

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the object of his redemptive work. This means that we too need to suffer and die as Christ suffered and died for us, so that we too can resurrect with him. As St. Paul said in his second letter to Timothy, “If we died with Him (Christ), we will also live with Him. If we endure, we will also reign with Him. If we deny Him, He will also deny us. If we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.” (2, 11-13) What we can derive from this consideration is that our attitude toward suffering and death in life should be the same as that of Christ. It should be active, and not See REDEEMED, page 15

Washing dirty linen in a cauldron

By JUN LEDESMA PNA

WE senior citizens have a penchant for folkloric tales which many of us believe as much as we do the Chinese Fengshui. Oh yes, despite our avowed claim to be a Christian nation and this is true to Roman Catholics of various shades and protestants of various denominations. No wonder why politicians, those approaching rigor mortis especially, despite their status and some I would consider legal luminaries, would invariably associate issues and matters with this deeply ensconced beliefs in congressional de-

liberations. our athletes’ performance When Sen. Franklin then. Drilon laments why Drilon for example raised the Organizing Commithowl over the SEA Games tee of SEA Games chaired cauldron he must still be by Speaker Alan Cayetano stuck with the Filipinos’ spent P50-million on a caul‘’mahiwagang kawa” or “ka- dron. He rightfully claimed hibulongang kawa” in Ce- that with that amount it buano, which in our folklore could have built 50 classtales of witchcraft is always rooms. an indis But pensable if we use Letters from Davao element. D r i l o n’s And this crafty aris where the problem of gument, then let us weigh Drilon starts. His concept of the impact of the following a cauldron does not depart expenditures during the from the mahiwagang kawa reign of the Liberals, the or that small frying pan party we refer to as “diwhich he and Cory Aquino lawan” or the Yellow Cult: lit in 1991 SEAGames. It was P100-million spent on Edsa a laughingstock along with Shrine; the incentive of P1

billion-plus for the 20 senators who convicted the late Chief Justice Renato Corona and that P50-million eggshape sculpture at NAIA 3 considered by many as an eyesore to name just three. All together that would have erected 1,150 classrooms. (Sorry for washing our dirty linens in a cauldron before our foreign guests. I have not even included the billions of pesos in foreign donations for victims of Yolanda which just fizzled out in thin air. By the way, CJ Corona was impeached and convicted by a cabal of insatiable politicians who crossed party lines for the See CAULDRON, page 15

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RTWPB Caraga Staff attended the Capability Building Seminar for Single Entry Assistance Desk Officers (SEADO) PH, Korea agree on ‘Early Achievement Package’ ahead of FTA conclusion in 2020 BUSAN – The Philippines and South Korea signed an “Early Achievement Package” ahead of the conclusion of the free trade agreement between the two countries by the first half 2020. The package reports the progress of the trade negotiations, including priority products such as banana, garments, and auto parts for the Philippines and pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, and auto parts for South Korea. The package was signed by Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez and his Korean counterpart Minister Yoo Myung-hee on 25 November at the sidelines of the ASEAN-Korea Commemorative Summit in Busan, South Korea. In a joint statement, the two ministers affirmed that the Early Achievement Package will be further improved and incorporated in the free trade agreement. Negotiations for the Philippines-Korea Free Trade Agreement (PH-RK FTA) began in June 2019 to advance economic relations

More Pinoy nurses wanted in Germany MORE Filipino nurses will soon have the opportunity of working in Germany with the continued implementation of the Triple Win Project, which projected to hire 1,000 Pinoy nurses for 2020. Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said the Federal Republic of Germany preferred to hire additional Pinoy nurses to address its need for healthcare professionals under the Triple Win Project, a government-togovernment hiring program administered by Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA). “It has been six years since the Philippines and Germany started cooperation on the placement of our Pinoy nurses. I am confident that for 2020, this partnership under the Triple Win Project will provide improved and streamlined application process, and more importantly, ensured protection to our nurses,” Bello said. Citing the POEA data, the labor chief also disclosed that from 2013, a total of 903 Pinoy nurses were deployed in Germany and now receiving a starting monthly salary of €2,000 up to € 2,400 after recognition as a qualified nurse. See WANTED, page 7

by enhancing trade and investment flow between the Philippines and South Korea through the removal of trade barriers and the creation of business and investment opportunities. Since then, rounds of negotiations have been convened from June to September, with intersessional meetings in October and November. So far, the negotiating team concluded the Chapter on Competition and made significant headway on the remaining six chapters: Trade in Goods, Trade in Services, Investment, Rules of Origin, Economic and Technical Cooperation, and Legal and Institutional Issues. Sec. Lopez said that while the free trade negotiations have not been concluded this November, it is commendable that both sides have achieved substantial progress both in the market access and text-based negotiations in a span of just six months. For the Philippines, the trade chief said that the goal was to See AGREE, page 7

THE Regional Tripartite Wages & Pro duc t iv it y Board-Caraga participated the Capability Building Seminar for Single Entry Assistance Desk Officers (SEADO) conducted by National Conciliation and Mediation Board (NCMB) held on Nov. 7-8, 2019 at VJ’s Sports Bar & IhawIhaw Butuan City, Agusan del Norte. Single Entry Assistance Desk Officers (SEADO) training program is an administrative approach to provide settlement procedure of all labor and employment issues through a 30 day mandatory Conciliation Mediation. RTWPB Caraga Chairperson DOLE Regional director Chona M. Mantilla give her inspiring message profoundly and explained the rationale following the formal sequence/part of the said activity. The Mediator-Arbiter of DOLE Caraga, Atty. Rechell B. Apao also discussed the Other Related L aws & Rules of Inter/ Intra Union, which gives to the new SEADO an idea about the Inter/ Intra Union. The discussion followed by Atty. Exequiel M. Dayot III, Executive Labor Arbiter, NLRC-RAB XIII, he lectured about the Roles of

Procedure / Termination of Employment. On the second day of activity, Conciliator- Mediator of NCMB Caraga, Mr. Oliver C. Jao discussed the importance and procedures of SENA IRR which gives par ticipant, esp ecially newly SEADO the capability and background about the procedure of SENA. NCMB-Caraga OIC-Director, Ms. Ma. Theresa

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CLEOFE B. LONGHAS, Applicant. NOTICE OF HEARING Before us is an application for the Amendment of Certificate of Public Convenience, of the above-named applicant, specially, for additional routes of MBCA “Sea Explorer -3 and change type of service of MBCA SEA EXPLORER- 2” in the following deregulated sailing schedule from 6:00AM to 4:00PM, in the following routes and rates:

Notice is hereby given that the said application will be heard by this Authority on 03 December 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 submit a written Formal Offer of Evidence (FOE) during the hearing or five (5) days thereafter. Done this 20th day of November 2019 at Davao City, Phlippines.

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Mindanaoan wins microentrepreneurship award ‘Premyo’ bonds to benefit investors, gov’t: BTr

By MA. CRISTINA ARAYATA

MANILA -- Restaurateur Eduardo Azores, owner of Ali-Ali Pastil in South Cotabato, is this year’s national winner of the Citi Microentrepreneurship Awards (CMA) held Tuesday at the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) central office in Manila. BSP Governor Benjamin Diokno told attendees that the CMA honors entrepreneurs who were able to showcase the power of microfinance as a poverty alleviation tool. “Nag-umpisa ako sa negosyong ito na laway (ang puhunan) (I started business with basically very little investment),” shared Azores after receiving his trophy and a PHP200,000 cash prize. He said he used to borrow money in the morning, and promise to pay it in the

By RUTH ABBEY GITA-CARLOS

MICROENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARD. Citi Microentrepreneurship Awards (CMA) national winner Eduardo Azores (center), poses with Microfinance Council of the Philippines chair Eduardo Jimenez (left), BSP Governor Benjamin Diokno (second from left), and Rizal Microbank branch head Vivian Quenequez (right), during the awarding ceremony held at the BSP central office in Manila on Tuesday (Nov. 26, 2019). CMA honors entrepreneurs that showcased the power of microfinance as a poverty alleviation tool. (PNA photo by Cristina Arayata)

He started his business afternoon. Azores started with just in 2013, and was not spared three employees. Now, he from dealing with financial employs around 45 workers, See AWARD, page 7 majority of them are senior citizens.

MANILA -- Both investors and the national government will benefit from the “Premyo bonds para sa bayan (Prize bonds for the nation)” launched by the Bureau of Treasury (BTr) on Monday. In a press conference on Wednesday, National Treasurer Rosalia de Leon said Premyo bonds are designed to entice more small Filipino investors to save money for as low as PHP500, lower than the usual PHP5,000 minimum denomination for retail

treasury bonds. De Leon said the PHP500 per individual bond can be bought through five selling agent banks Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP), Landbank of the Philippines, First Metro Investment Corporation, BDO, and China Bank, and Metrobank. “Ang minimum denomination ay PHP500 so kayang-kaya po ng ating mga malilit na mga Pilipino at ang ating mga individual to be able to save dito sa Premyo Bonds (The minimum denomination is PHP500 so Filipinos with meager

earnings can invest in Premyo Bonds),” she said in a weekly economic briefing at Palace. “So through our facilities, mas mapapadali, mas convenient po ang pagoorder ng Premyo Bonds (ordering Premyo Bonds will be easier and more convenient),” she added. The bond carries an interest rate of 3 percent per annum that will be paid quarterly and subject to a 20 percent final withholding tax, DBP senior manager Jose Angelo Abad said. See BENEFIT, page 15

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APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line; Cogon Market to Iponan and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on March 1, 2018 at 3;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 13th day of February 2018 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

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as industrial products and other services. from page 5 Bananas are a particular access for agricultural prod- interest to the Philippines ucts such as bananas and to level the playing field other tropical fruits, as well with its competitors. With a

tariff rate of 30% for banana exports to South Korea, the Philippines is at a disadvantage to Vietnam, which will enjoy zero tariffs by 2024. Peru already has zero tariffs

for banana exports, while other Central American countries will enjoy the same perk by 2021. “The FTA, once enforced, will be an important vehicle for improving the balance of trade with South Korea through enhanced trade flows, facilitating the movement of natural persons, and generating more investment opportunities and by extension, job generation possibilities,” he added. Aside from presenting the Early Achievement Package, the trade chief also conducted a “Trabaho, Negosyo, Kabuhayan” (TNK) seminar for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in South Korea. There, he shared DTI’s current programs for OFWs that can help them and their families start their own business in the Philippines. Raymond Abrea of the Asian Consulting Group also gave a tax literacy seminar for the attendees. South Korea is the Philippines’ 4th major trading partner, 8th export market and 2nd import supplier in 2018, with total trade amounting to US$ 13.92 billion. Top exports to South Korea include bananas and electrical and semiconductor products while top imports include petroleum and integrated circuits. Through the FTA, the Philippines hopes to increase exports of food and agriculture-based products, auto parts, organic and natural products, and design-driven products like garments and furnishings, among others.

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However, the labor chief clarified that the application period for this year has already ended and the application period and process for next year will be announced soon. Bello meanwhile said the success of Triple Win Project might open up other job opportunities to the Filipinos as Germany is eyeing to expand the project’s coverage to other sectors to meet their labor demand. ###AbegailDeVega

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and emotional problems. Currently, Ali-Ali Pastil’s annual sales reach PHP13.4 million. Pastil is a Muslim dish composed of steamed rice, and shredded meat wrapped in banana leaves. He now offers various flavors of this dish. He now owns a convenience store and a catering service. Among the things he learned in running a business was respect. “Respect. If you borrow, you must return it complete. It’s also important not to get tempted in material things,” he said, adding that it would be good if one would learn to invest his or her earnings. Now on its 17th edition, the CMA is the signature initiative of the Citi Foundation, in partnership with the BSP and the Microfinance Council of the Philippines.

The award aims to strengthen enterprise development in the country. Regional winners and special awardees, meanwhile, received PHP100,000 each. The other winners were Lea Mancera (Luzon) for her Daniel’s Handicraft Weaving and Metal Frame; Merly Domingo (Visayas) for her Ebina Garment Manufacturing; and Lucrecia Neri for Manna’s Alternatives Herbal Products and AtiManna Organic Hub. Special awards were given to Romualdo Blanco Jr. (Youth Microentrepreneur of the Year) for PK Maja’s Special; Rolando Pega, a spring onion farmer (Agri Micro Business); Rosanna Sinapilo (Agri Micro Business) for her Coco Deli; and Caroline Jamias (Special Award for Preservation of Traditions) for her Carol Line’s Ethnic and Fashion. (PNA)

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CASE NO. R10-EV-PUJ 2018-02-478

NOTICE OF HEARING APPLICANT(s)/PETITIONER(s) request/s authority To extend the validity of certificate of public convenience to operate PUJ service on the line; Cogon Market to Iponan and vice versa with the use of one(1)units. This application/petition shall be considered by this Board on March 1, 2018 at 3;00 P.M. at this Board on which date Applicant/(s) Petitioner(s) shall formally submit his/her/their evidence. The Applicant(s)Petitioner (s)shall publish said notice at least FIVE(5) days prior to the date of hearing in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Mindanao Island. Party(ies)opposed to the approval /granting of the application /petition must file his/her/their written opposition with supporting documents, unless this Board deems it necessary to required additional documentary evidence and /or his/ her/their oral testimony(ies). N.B. FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE SCHEDULED DATE AND TIME OF HEARING SHALL MEAN THE DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION/PETITION. Issued this 13th day of February 2018 at Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

(Sgd.) ATTY. MOHAMAD FAHDEL S. PIMPING HEARING OFFICER

MDN: Nov 28, 2019

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MinDA starts sorghum program in DavNor By CHE PALICTE

DAVAO CITY – The destructive Fusarium wilt or Panama disease that has long plagued Davao del Norte’s banana industry, prompted NOTICE Notice is hereby given that parcel of Land identified as Lot No. 2785, PLS-1103, CASE-9, with an Area of 290 sq. m, located at Balintunga, San Isidro, Mahinog, Camiguin ;owned by RESTITUTA A. GALVIZO of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Hubangon, Mahinog, Camiguin. Herein after reffered to as the seller: In Favor Of LINELYN A. ESTRELLA of legal age, single Filipino citizen, with postal address of Brgy. San Isidro, Mahinog, Camiguin, herein after reffered as the buyer. That for and in consideration of the sum of TWENTY THOUSAND PESOS (20,000.00) Phil currency, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledge from the buyer to the entire satisfaction of the seller. The said seller hereby sells, transfer and conveys, in a manner of absolute and irrevocable in favor of the buyer and assigns the parcel of land above describe together with all improvements thereon. The seller hereby warrant valid to the property sold and conveyed and further declare that the same is free and clear of all liens and encumbrances of any kind whatsoever. EXCUTED UNDER THE NOTARIAL REGISTRY OF ATTY. VITO M. CARRILLO PER DOC#33, PAGE #5, BOOK #102, SERIES OF 2018. MDN: Nov 21, 28 & Dec 5, 2019

the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) to introduce sorghum farming while recovering from the effects of the plant disease. In his Facebook post on Tuesday, Secretary Emmanuel Piñol said Davao del Norte has been chosen by MinDA as the pilot area of the sorghum program which is aimed at producing feed grains for poultry and hogs and silage for small ruminants and livestock in Mindanao. Piñol said Gov. Edwin Jubahib has committed some areas in Talaingod town for sorghum farming, as it is a predominantly indigenous people’s (IP) community with large unutilized land and very high poverty incidence. He said a Texas-based sorghum seeds company, Scott Seeds, has donated 25-tons of hybrid seeds to MinDA. “Actually, the offer to donate seeds for the sorghum program was facilitated by Agriculture Attache Joy Javelosa when I was Agriculture Secretary, but this was stalled when I resigned from the DA and moved to

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

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

CCE-122-2019 (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 CHISLEY VERN PANGANTAO FELICILDA 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 CHISLEY VERN PANGANTAO FELICILDA, who was born on 2 March 1999 at P-6, Libertad Butuan City, Agusan del Norte and whose parents are EVELYN EVANGELISTA PANGANTAO AND ALEJO DEL PUERTO FELICILDA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 06 December 2019.

MDN: Nov. 21 & 28, 2019

(Sgd.) JUDITH ALVIZO-CALO, LIB, MPA City Civil Registrar

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.

the MinDA in August,” he added. He said the seeds are expected to arrive in Mindanao by the first quarter of 2020 and will be planted starting February. “On Dec. 16, I and Gov. Jubahib will travel to Texas to sign the deed of donation and transfer of PHP5 million worth of sorghum seeds from Scott Seeds’ president Chad Kriegshauser to MinDA, and from MinDA to Davao del Norte provincial government,” he added. Piñol said another Texas sorghum seeds company, Warner Seeds, has also expressed interest in supporting the sorghum development program of Mindanao. “A Philippine-based Thai multi-national poultry and hog corporation, CP Foods Philippines, has committed to purchase the sorghum production of Mindanao farmers,” he added. Sorghum is a droughttolerant grass that produces grains the size of mongo beans ideal for food and feed grains. “Planting sorghum does not require you to overhaul the terrain of your fields so it will be easier to grow,

(Sgd.) ISABELITA G. TABLIZO City Civil Registrar

MDN: Nov. 21 & 28, 2019

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

MAE KATHRINE V. DOBLADOS TIN: 950-184-836

NORUEL MARABE SIGA AND NORBIE MAE TAHADLANGIT GINGCO

__________________________ JENNIFERGRACEA.WAPANO TIN: TIN: 467-758-039 __________________________ ___________________________ 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.

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ELBEN B. VILLAMIL JULIET A VILLAMIL TIN: 103-312-236 TIN: 150-189-343 JONATHAN J. DOBLADOS TIN: 932-134-574

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and these are guaranteed Emmanuel “Manny” Piñol’s Facebook Page) to grow in your fields with lesser maintenance,” he said during the Banana Fusarium Wilt Management Forum held in Tagum City, Davao By KRISTIAN B. MURILLO Many school managedel Norte recently. Admin Officer IV ment software available in He also noted that sorRecords the market is provided with ghum produces thrice the THERE was a time various modules already. amount of yield from one when academic instituThey help not just teachers planting alone. It can also tions have to maintain in the school campus but be used to feed livestock, a large number of files, even non-teaching staff which is another source of reports and ledger books and students, especially livelihood for the farmers. related to management the student government (PNA) and administration du- leader. ties. Now that everything The modules can handle is fully computerized, registrations, admissions, schools saved consider- timetable preparation, fee able amounts of time and collection, examination human effort that were schedules, lesson planning, spent o managing and question paper preparamaintaining hard copy tion, payroll, student indocuments. quiries, library, student Now many schools are progress report, leaves relying on user-friendly of school staff and many software that can simplify more. By using web-based school management sys- and user—friendly manRepublic of the Philippines tem requirements. There agement software, your Local Civil Registry Office are software companies happiness and comfort General Santos City which develop and sell this level will enhance mulkind of software and it is tifold. Most software has NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION compatible with Windows got a simple and elegant and other OS platforms. dashboard which can help In compliance to Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that MELITA A. AGUILLON has filed with this Office a The software requires you in finding all the key petition for Change of First Name from “ENRIQUITA” to “MELITA” in only minimum hardware features very easily and also the birth certificate of MELITA MALLA AGUILLON who was born on specirfications and packed helps to navigate through FEBRUARY 29, 1968 at ZAMBOANGA CITY and whose parents are with excellent features. them with relative ease. FRANCISCO P. MALLA and BASILISA V. RAMIREZ.

CIVIL CASE NO. 2019-105

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

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION WITH WAIVER AND ADJUDICATION OF PROPERTIES is made and executed by heirs of late HERMOGENES B. LOBIDO, namely; ESPERANZA RANARIO LOBIDO, Widow of late HERMOGENES LOBIDO, resident of Yumbing, Mambajao, Camiguin herein refferred to as heir/waivor, in favor of ALMAR LOBIDO LADERA, Legal Age, Married and resident of Yumbing, Mambajao, Camiguin herein Reffered as her/waive; The above mentioned parties are the only heirs of late HEMOGENES B. LOBIDO who died on February 5, 2018, who acquired several properties through inheritance and during their marriage, and the time of his death left no debts and will and testament and with the following properties; A parcel of Land Lot No.6499, covered under T.D. No. 04001518620, w/ O.C.T. No. P-7212, w/ an Area of 1,173 sq.m, located at Yumbing, Mambajao, Camiguin; Lot No. 6596, w/ T.D. No. 04001519271, w/ O.C.T. No. P-7214, with Area of 3,309 sq. m, located at Yumbing, Mambajao, Camiguin Lot No. 6500, Covered by T.D No. 04001518623, w/ O.C.T. No. P-7215, w/ an Area of 512 sq. m, located at Yumbing, Mambajao, Camiguin ; Lot No. 5931, w/ T.D. No. 04001518091, w/ O.C.T. No. P-7216, w/ an Area of 997 sq. m, located at Rocky Village, Yumbing, Mambajao, Camiguin; Lot No. 6373, covered by T.D. No. 0400151886, w/ O.C.T. No. P-7217,

w/ an Area of 1,218 sq. m, located at Yumbing, Mambajao, Camiguin; Lot No. 9032, covered by T.D. No. 04001013788, w/ Title No. CARP 2017000102, w/ an area of 4,191 sq. m, located at Volcan, Naasag, Mambajao, Camiguin; Lot No. 8864, covered by T.D. o. 040010133328, w/ title No. CARP 2017000138, w/ an Area of 1,021 sq. m, located at Naasag, Mambajao, Camiguin; Lot No. 6604, covered w/ T.D. No. 04001519274 (untitled land) w/ an Area of 2,267 sq. m, and Lot No. 6805, covered w/ T.D. No. 04001519436 (untitled land) w/ an Area of 1,621 sq. m, located at Yumbing, Mambajao, Camiguin; Lot 5931 (conjugal) constructed Res. Bldg. and Lot5931. (Conjugal) constructed Commercial Bldg. That the said parties/heirs would like to partition all the properties left to them and ESPERANZA R. LOBIDO wife of the said late HERMOGENES LOBIDO, who is already aged, sickly with heart ailment, will waive, renounce and transfer all her rights, interest and participation of all her share as heir of HERMOGENES LOBIDO, including her conjugal share, in favor of her only child, ALMA R. LOBIDO LADERA her assigns, the properties are free from all leins an encumbrances. The subject of deed of EXTRAJUDICIAL PARTITION WITH WAIVER AND ADJUDICATION OF PROPERTIES, EXECUTED UNDER THE NOTARIAL REGISTRY OF ATTY. VITO M. CARRILLO, PER DOC NO. 140; PAGE NO.37; BOOK NO. 106; SERIES OF 2019. MDN: Nov 21, 28 & Dec 5, 2019

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EXCERPT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE 19th SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN OF CAMIGUIN HELD ON OCTOBER 15, 2019 AT THE SP SESSION HALL, CAMIGUIN LEGISLATIVE BUILDING, PROVINCIAL CAPITOL, MAMBAJAO, CAMIGUIN. PRESENT: Hon. Rodin Modina Romualdo - Provincial Vice Governor; Presiding Hon. Rony Nanol Sagocsoc - Provincial Board Member Hon. Placido Bacor Oclarit - Provincial Board Member Hon. Miguel Lustre Ibahay - Provincial Board Member Hon. Nerio Y. Galochino - Provincial Board Member Hon. Jose Rufino Babael Ladao - Provincial Board Member Hon. Webb Itum Bajenio - Provincial Board Member Hon. Shella Galope Babanto - Provincial Board Member; PCL President Hon. Jaime Abrea Maestrado - Provincial Board Member; LnB President Hon. Lucile Dagondon Salvani - Provincial Board Member; SKPP President ABSENT: None ================================================================================================ “EXPLANATORY NOTE A wise option for a mode of transportation today is the motorcycle. It is easy and convenient to maneuver and considered utilitarian due to lower prices and greater fuel economy. It can be used for long distance travel, community cruising and off-road riding. A motorcycle can either be manual or automatic. An automatic motorcycle cannot be dictated manually. It shifts automatically to match the driving conditions. When driving down hill, load and gravity contribute the increasing speed of the motorcycle. The brake system is the only driver’s option to reduce the speed but frequent application of the brake may result to a higher temperature of the disc brake and brake lining resulting to the lowering of braking force to reduce the desired speed making difficulty to maneuver, thus, untoward incident can happen. Recently, there were numbers of accident happened attributed by automatic motorcycle occurred in highly-elevated areas because the brake system failed to effectively function due to lack of engine brake mechanism. Such incident resulted to damage of property and fatalities specifically the incident at Barangay Cuña, Sagay, Camiguin road going to Binangawan Falls. It is in the context that regulation of routes and capacity for automatic motorcycle within the territorial jurisdiction of the Province of Camiguin is imperative to protect all riders from all forms of road accidents. PROVINCIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2019-61 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE ROUTES AND CAPACITY OF AUTOMATIC MOTORCYCLES TRAVERSING HIGHLY- ELEVATED AREAS WITHIN THE PROVINCE OF CAMIGUIN. BE IT ENACTED by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Camiguin, in session assembled: SECTION 1. TITLE. This Ordinance shall be known as the “CAMIGUIN AUTOMATIC MOTORCYCLE REGULATION ORDINANCE OF 2019”. SECTION 2. PURPOSE. This Ordinance is enacted to protect and ensure safety to all motorists using automatic motorcycles traversing along highly-elevated areas within the territorial jurisdiction of the Province. SECTION 3. COVERAGE. This Ordinance shall apply to all automatic motorcycles traversing along highly-elevated areas as specified in this Ordinance. SECTION 4. DEFINITION OF TERMS. As used in this Ordinance, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section: Automatic Motorcycle. Refers to a motor bike that does not require levers to be pulled and gears to be shifted manually. Brake. An energy-conversion device used to slow, stop or hold a vehicle or mechanism Axle Ratio. In a drive axle, the ratio between the rotational speed on the input or drive shaft and that of the output or axle shaft. The gear reduction in the final drive which may be determined by dividing the number of teeth on the ring gear by the number of teeth on the pinion gear.

EXCERPT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN OF CAMIGUIN HELD ON OCTOBER 15, 2019 AT THE SESSION HALL, CAMIGUIN LEGISLATIVE BUILDING, PROVINCIAL CAPITOL, MAMBAJAO, CAMIGUIN. PRESENT: Hon. Rodin Modina Romualdo Hon. Rony Nanol Sagocsoc Hon. Placido Bacor Oclarit Hon. Miguel Lustre Ibahay Hon. Nerio Yamit Galochino Hon. Jose Rufino Babael Ladao Hon. Webb Itum Bajenio Hon. Shella Galope Babanto Hon. Jaime Abrea Maestrado Hon. Lucile Dagondon Salvani

ABSENT: NONE ================================================================================================ EXPLANATORY NOTE Section 16 of Republic Act 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, empowers the local government units to enact and implement measures to protect the general welfare of its inhabitants; Republic Act 8479, otherwise known as the “Downstream Oil industry Deregulation Act of 1998” and its Implementing Rules and Regulations issued by the Department of Energy (DOE), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and other concerned agency regulate all persons, natural or juridical engaged in any activities involving the domestic downstream oil industry which include the LPG industry; The deregulation of the downstream oil industry has recorded an increase in the number of dealer, retailer and consumer; There is also an increasing in the proliferation and distribution of unsafe and unlawful practices among dealers and retailers; These unsafe and unlawful practices and improper carriage have (i) caused loss of life and property; (ii) exposed the consuming public to fire, safety, health and environmental risk; (iii) denied the consuming public the proper quantity and quality of the LPG they purchased; (iv) deprived law-abiding LPG dealers and retailers in a fair and competitive business environment; To ensure proper and continuous compliance thereof, there is a need to create a task force which shall be known as “LPG Safety Team”; The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Camiguin finds urgency to enact a local counterpart to strengthen existing laws by providing minimum standards in the conduct of LPG business, such as; its proper carriage, distribution and retailing to protect the public from any unsafe and dangerous practices arising from such business. Hence: PROVINCIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2019-62 “ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING THE MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARD IN THE CONDUCT OF LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GAS (LPG) BUSINESS OPERATION, CREATION OF MONITORING TEAM AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF”.

Driver. Any person operating the motorcycle

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN OF CAMIGUIN IN REGULAR SESSION HEREBY ASSEMBLED:

SECTION 5. REGULATED ROUTES AND CAPACITY FOR AUTOMATIC MOTORCYCLES A. Automatic Motorcycle is allowed to enter in the following routes, provided that it has no back rider:

A.1. A point from the installed signages/warning signs going up and down to Butay Road via Barangay Manuyog, Sagay, Camiguin.

A.2. A point from the installed signages/warning signs going up and down to Minsua, San Isidro, Mahinog, Camiguin. B. All types of automatic motorcycle are prohibited to enter in the following route: B.1

Introduced by: Hon. Webb I. Bajenio

Section 1. SHORT TITLE. This Ordinance shall be known as the “CAMIGUIN LPG SAFETY ORDINANCE OF 2019”.

Trouble. Any disturbance or abnormal condition that affects the operation of an engine, circuit or system.

Section 2. DECLARATION OF POLICY. It is hereby declared the policy of the Province of Camiguin to promote public safety and protect the well-being of the consumer against unsafe and dangerous practices in the conduct of LPG business operation. Thus, this Ordinance aims:

Section 4. DEFINITION OF TERMS. For purposes of this Ordinance, the following terms shall have the following meaning;

SECTION 6. INSTALLATION OF SIGNAGES/WARNING SIGNS. It is the responsibility of the Provincial Engineering Office in coordination with the Department of Public Works and Highways and the LGU concerned to install signages/warning signs at the roads specifically regulated by this Ordinance.

SECTION 7. PENAL CLAUSE. Any person found violating this Ordinance shall be meted out with the following penalties:

First Offense - Three Thousand Pesos (P3,000.00) and confiscation of the motorcycle Second Offense - Four Thousand Pesos (P4,000.00) and confiscation of the motorcycle Third and Succeeding - Five Thousand Pesos (P5,000.00), Offenses confiscation of the motorcycle and/ or imprisonment from 1 day to 10 days or both in the discretion of the Court.

SECTION 8. REPEALING CLAUSE. Any provision of ordinances and other issuances repugnant to this Ordinance are hereby repealed and/or modified accordingly. SECTION 9. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE. This Ordinance shall take effect after compliance of the posting and publication requirements.

ENACTED: OCTOBER 15, 2019.” ================================================================================================ Author : HON. RONY N. SAGOCSOC, Chairman, Committee on Public Utilities & Franchise I HEREBY CERTIFY TO THE CORRECTNESS OF THE FOREGOING.

CAROLYN L. LAGUMBAY, MPA Secretary to the Sanggunian

1. To establish minimum standard in the operation of LPG business; 2. To eradicate or minimize hazard in conduct of LPG business; 3. To penalize unsafe and dangerous LPG business operation; 4. To monitor LPG business operation to ensure compliance therewith.

Section 3. COVERAGE. This Ordinance shall apply to all Wholesalers, Dealers, and Retailers/Outlet of LPG for household and commercial use within the province.

A point from the installed signages/warning signs going up and down to Binangawan Falls of Barangay Cuña, Sagay, Camiguin.

- Provincial Vice Governor; Presiding - Provincial Board Member; - Provincial Board Member - Provincial Board Member - Provincial Board Member - Provincial Board Member - Provincial Board Member - Provincial Board Member; PCL President - Provincial Board Member; LnB President - Provincial Board Member; SKPP President

Traffic Citation Ticket. Ticket issued by law enforcement officer for the violation of this Ordinance

JURDIN JESUS M. ROMUALDO Provincial Governor

Brake Lining. A high-function material, often a form of asbestos, attached to the brake shoe by rivets or a bonding process. The lining takes wear when the shoe is pressed against the brake drum or motor.

Highly-elevated Area. Mountainous or high-level area

RODIN M. ROMUALDO Provincial Vice Governor Presiding Officer APPROVED:

a. “Dealer” shall refer to any person engaged in the business of selling or trading of LPG in cylinders to consumer or retail outlets; b. “Consumer” shall refer to any person who purchases an LPG from a marketer, dealer or retail outlet, either in cylinders, through a pipeline system or through other means of distribution for its own consumption; c. “Pipeline System” shall refer to a network of pipes or similar conduits used for the conveyance of LPG from the pipe LPG provider to consumer; d. “LPG” shall refer to liquefied petroleum gas, which consist of commercial propane gas or commercial butane gas, or a mixture of the two gases, with properties conforming to the standards set forth under Philippine National Standards (PNS) distributed or sold to consumers either in LPG cylinders through a pipeline system, bulk storage tanks, or there means of distribution; e. “Marketer” shall refer to any person engaged in the business of selling or trading of LPG, whether in bulk or retail, under its own brand name. A marketer may or may not manufacturer or process the product sold; f. “PNS” shall refer to Philippine National Standard; g. “Qualified LPG Serviceman” shall refer to an individual who has been trained, qualified and certified by the DOE or any deputized agency thereof, or to an individual who has successfully completed an approved training course for LPG servicemen in a training school duly recognized and accredited by the Philippine government; h. “Retail outlet” shall refer to any person engaged in the business of selling or trading directly to consumers LPG in cylinders supplied by a dealer or marketer; i. “Cylinder” or “LPG Cylinder” shall refer to any portable pressure vessel or container for LPG, with water capacity of one(1) liter one hundred fifty (150) liters, or as may be prescribed under Philippine National Standards (PNS), and designed for the sale, transportation, storage or household/commercial/industrial consumption of LPG. j. “DOE” shall refer to Department of Energy k. “DTI” shall refer to Department of Trade and Industry; l. “SCC’ shall refer to Standards Compliance Certificate issued by the DOE to the industry participants; m. “Industry Participant” shall refer to any person engaged in any industry; n. “Business operation” shall refer to wholesale, deal, deliver, retail or transport of LPG; o. “LPG monitoring Team” shall refer to task force created by Provincial Government to monitor compliance of this Ordinance; p. “Hauler” shall refer to any person involved in the transport and delivery of LPG in bulk or in cylinders from one place to another; q. “Certificate of Competency” shall mean a certificate issued by Philippine Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association or the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Industry Association INC. to the hauler. See ORDINANCE, page 11

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Hon. Jaime Abrea Maestrado Hon. Lucile Dagondon Salvani

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Section 5. QUALIFICATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF WHOLESALERS AND RETAILERS. The qualification and responsibilities of wholesalers and retailers in the conduct of its business operation shall be determined in accordance with the Implementing Rules and Regulations by the Offices/Department mentioned in Section 9 hereof in accordance with the applicable laws, rules and regulations pursuant to DOE DC No. 2014-01-0001. Section 6. TRANSPORTATION, HANDLING, STACKING and DISTRIBUTION. The method of handling of LPG products during transportation and distribution shall be determined in pursuant to the Implementing Rules and Regulations by the Offices/Department mentioned in Section 9 hereof hereof in accordance with the DOE DC 2013-09-0022. Section 7. POSTING OF SAFETY AND INFORMATIONAL SIGNAGES. For the awareness and information of the consumer, Wholesalers/Dealers and Retailers shall be required to have signage which shall permanently displayed in strategic and appropriate location within its business premises to wit:

a. Price display board containing updated prices for each LPG brand and cylinder size being sold which shall have numeric entries of at least 6 inches height of each letters. b. “No smoking” sign. c. Business Permit d. Other safety signage as required by law

Section 8. PENALTY. Any violation of the provision of this Ordinance shall suffer the following penalties:

Violation of Section 5 hereof.

2. Retailer/Distributor: a. First Offense, a fine of One Thousand Five Hundred pesos (P1,500.00) b. Second Offense, a fine of Five Thousand pesos (P5,000.00) c. Third Offense, Closure of Business and Recommendation for Cancellation of Permit

Violation of Section 6 hereof.

1. Wholesaler/Dealer: a. First Offense, a fine of Two Thousand Five Hundred pesos (P2,500.00) b. Second Offense, a fine of Three Thousand pesos (P3,000.00) c. Third Offense, Closure of Business and Recommendation for Cancellation of Permit 2. Retailer/Distributor: a. First Offense, a fine of One Thousand pesos (P1,000.00) b. Second Offense, a fine of One Thousand Five Hundred pesos (P1,500.00) c. Third Offense, Closure of Business and Recommendation for Cancellation of Permit

Violation of Section 7 hereof.

1. Wholesaler/Dealer: a. First Offense, a fine of Three Thousand pesos (P3,000.00) b. Second Offense, a fine of Three Thousand Five Hundred pesos (P3,500.00) c. Third Offense, Closure of Business and Recommendation for Cancellation of Permit 2. Retailer/Distributor: a. First Offense, reprimand b. Second Offense, a fine of Five Hundred pesos (P500.00) c. Third Offense, Closure of Business and a fine of One Thousand pesos (P1,000.00) Section 9. IMPLEMENTING RULESAND REGULATIONS. Within thirty days (30) upon the approval this Ordinance, the Office of the Provincial Governor in coordination with the following offices are hereby tasked to create the implementing rules and regulations in accordance with the DOE DC No. 2014-01-0001 and DOE DC 2013-09-0022 respectively.

1. 2. 3. 4.

EXPLANATORY NOTE R.A. 8479, otherwise known as the “Downstream Oil Industry Deregulations Act of 1998”, applies to all persons or entities engaged in any and all activities of the domestic downstream oil industry and mandates the Department of Energy to promote the entry of new industry participants; Batas Pambansa Bldg. 33, as amended by Presidential Decree No. 1865, and the Implementing Rules and Regulations therefore, define and penalize certain prohibited acts considered inimical to the public interest and the national security, including illegal trading in petroleum and/or petroleum products, hoarding, adulteration and under delivery, among others; The retailing of liquid Petroleum Products is subject to pertinent permits and licenses issued by government authorities including the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Bureau of Fire Protection, Bureau of Internal Revenue and Local Government Units; All matters affecting the safety and proper handling, transport, storage, installation and use of equipment and facilities in the downstream oil industry were governed by the pertinent provisions of the different national and international safety codes observed and adopted by the industry; It has been noted that there is an increasing proliferation of unsafe practices in the conduct of business and handling of Liquid Petroleum Product, such as the retailing, particularly with the use of inappropriate containers (e.g.“bote-bote”), storage tanks and tank vehicles; The continued operation of unsafe and sub-standard Retail Outlets may:

Section 10. CREATION OF LPG MONITORING TEAM. Within Fifteen (15) days from the approval of the Implementing Rules and Regulation, the Provincial Governor is task to create a monitoring team to ensure compliance herewith. Section 11. INCORPORATING CLAUSE: All existing Ordinances related and consistent with the purpose of which this Ordinance has been passed and approved deemed incorporated. Section 12. REPEALING CLAUSE: All ordinances, circulars, memoranda, orders and issuances inconsistent with any of the provisions of this Ordinances are deemed modified, repealed and/or revoked accordingly. Section 13. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE: If for any reason, any provision of this Ordinance is declared unconstitutional or void, other parts or provisions not affected thereby shall continue to be full force and effective. Section 14. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE: This Ordinance shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its posting in conspicuous places in the Provincial Capitol. ENACTED, October 15 2019.” ================================================================================================

(i) expose the consuming public to fire, security, health and environmental risks; (ii) deny the public the proper quality and quantity of the liquid petroleum products they purchase, (iii) deprive legitimate Retail Outlets of additional sales volume; (iv) deprive the government of revenue derived from licensing fees, local business taxes and pump calibration charges, among others; and (v) encourage the marketing of liquid petroleum products sourced from illegal activities such as, illegal transportation, smuggling, pilferage, theft and the like;

Under Section 20, DOE DC No. 003-11-010, issued on November 14,2003 the DOE recognizes and respects the rights of the appropriate LGU to refuse issuing the necessary business permits and/or impose fines and/or penalties in case of violations enumerated hereon. Likewise, the DOE may recommend to the concerned LGU the suspension, revocation or termination of the business permit of persons violating the said DOE Department Circular No. 003-11-010. In order to effectively implement aforecited laws and Implementing Rules and Regulations pertaining to Downstream Oil Industry Business in its jurisdiction, the Provincial Government of Camiguin, has to enact an ordinance adopting provisions pertinent thereof; PROVINCIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2019-63 “AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE WHOLE SALE AND RETAIL OF THE LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM FUELS IN THE PROVINCE OF CAMIGUIN AND THE CREATION OF ITS MONITORING TEAM AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF.”

Introduced by: Hon. Webb I. Bajenio

Be it enacted by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Camiguin Province in a Regular Session assembled, that:

Section 1. TITLE. This Ordinance shall be known as “An Ordinance Regulating the Business of Retailing Petroleum Products in the Province of Camiguin and providing safety standard in transporting thereof”. Section 2. COVERAGE. The regulatory activities provided herein shall be collaborative, supplementary & coordinative functions mandated to the Pertinent National Government Agencies such as the DOE, DENR, Bureau of Fire and others within the province of Camiguin. Section 3: DEFINITION OF TERMS.

Business Permit and Licensing Office Bureau of Fire Protection Provincial Planning and Development Office Philippine National Police

- Provincial Board Member; LnB President - Provincial Board Member; SKPP President

ABSENT: NONE ================================================================================================

1. Wholesaler/Dealer: a. First Offense, a fine of Two Thousand pesos (P2,000.00) b. Second Offense, a fine of Five Thousand pesos (P5,000.00) c. Third Offense, Closure of Business and Recommendation for Cancellation of Permit

LPF. Liquified Petroleum Fuels DOE. Department of Energy PNP. Philippine National Police BFP. Bureau of Fire Protection DENR. Department of Environment and Natural Resources

Section 4. MINIMUM STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS. Any person engaged or intending to engage in retailing of LPF shall comply with the following minimum standards:

a. The Retailing of LPF shall be conducted in duly approved premises with an initial minimum lot area of 100 square meters and where vehicles being served shall at all times be inside the duly approved business premises. b. The Retailing of LPF shall only be carried out through fixed and permanent dispensing pumps duly approved by the DOE and further subject to the following:

(i) The dispensing pump clearly indicates on its face the type of LPF being dispensed and its brand name, if any; (ii) The dispensing pump accurately displays both the volume of LPF dispensed (in liters) and the corresponding amount (in pesos) up to the 1/100th part; (iii) The dispensing pump for gasoline displays the Octane Rating of the product as required under Department Circular no. 2001-09-003; (iv) All dispensing pumps and storage tanks of LPF are distinct and labeled to ensure that there shall be no product contamination or inadvertent mixing or misfuelling of the different Petroleum Products; and (v) Dispensing pumps are properly calibrated and sealed in accordance with Retail Rules.

I HEREBY CERTIFY TO THE CORRECTNESS OF THE FOREGOING:

ATTESTED:

CAROLYN L. LAGUMBAY, MPA Secretary to the Sanggunian

c. The owner and/or operator of the Retail Outlet must possess valid permits, licenses and certifications for the Retailing, storage, handling, transfer and/or dispensing of LPP from this LGU, the BFP, the DENR, DOE and other relevant government authorities. d. The construction and operation of the Retail Outlet must comply with all applicable laws, rules regulations and LGU ordinances. e. The operation of service bays shall be subject to and fully comply with the criteria and/or guidelines set by the DENR-EMB for such facilities and/or operations. Generated waste oil or petroleum from Retail Outlets shall be properly collected, stored and disposed of in accordance with the requirement of DENR DAO 92-29, as amended.

RODIN M. ROMUALDO Provincial Vice Governor Presiding Officer

Section 5. CALIBRATION AND SEALING OF DISPENSING PUMPS. The Municipal Treasurer or his duly authorized representative shall calibrate and seal all dispensing pumps of Retail Petroleum outlets/gasoline stations, once every sixty (60) days, pursuant to section 12, Rule III of DOE DC No. 2003-11-101.

APPROVED:

Section 6. FEE FOR CALIBRATION AND SEALING OF DISPENSING PUMP. The Municipal Treasurer or his duly authorized representative shall collect the fee in the amount provided in their respective Revenue Code. Section 7. PROHIBITED ACTS. The following acts or omissions shall constitute violation of this ordinance:

JURDIN JESUS M. ROMUALDO Provincial Governor

a. Hoarding. (i) The refusal of Retail Outlet to sell liquid petroleum products shortly before a price increase or in times of tight supply or in both instances if the buyer or consumer has the ability to pay in cash for the product. (ii) The undue accumulation by Retail Outlet of liquid petroleum products in times of tight supply or shortly before a price increase. Undue accumulation shall mean the keeping or stocking of quantities of LPF beyond the normal inventory level maintained by Retail Outlets for thirty (30) days preceding the period of tight supply or price increase. b. Illegal Trading. (i). The Failure of Retail Outlet owner/operator to have his/her dispensing pumps calibrated and sealed by authorized calibrating entities:

The Provincial Treasurer or authorized representative; or in his absence or incapacity, duly authorized representatives of the DOST-ITDI, in their absence or incapacity, duly authorized representatives of any other government agency authorized therefore or, in their absence or incapacity, duly authorized representative of the oil company (Sec. 12 Rule III DOE DC 2003-11-010).

(ii) The Possession of liquid petroleum products which do not meet the Philippine National Standard (PNS) See ORDINANCE, page 12

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SECTION 5. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after posting and publication of same.

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and the prescribed color-coding scheme shall constitute prima facie evidence of adulteration, and its sale, distribution exchange or barter shall constitute illegal trading. (Section 17 Rule IV of DOE DC 2003-11010).

iii) Unsafe Practices in LPF Retailing particularly with the use of inappropriate containers (e.g: “bote-bote”), storage tanks and tank vehicles.

iv) LPF dispensed from above-ground tanks, portable tanks, tank vehicles, drums, drums or similar containers, e.g. bote-bote, into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles or containers.

C. Underdelivery.

(i) Failure of retail outlet to provide the written record or logbook of daily testing of dispensing pumps using a properly sealed calibrating bucket shall give rise to the presumption that the dispensing pump is underdelivering (Section 14 Rule III of DOE DC 2003-11-010);

(ii) a dispensing pump with a broken or no seal shall constitute a prima facie evidence of underdelivering (Section 16).

Section 8. INSPECTION, MONITORING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE. The concerned chief of office or his/her authorized representative shall implement the provisions of the ordinance by regular or surprise inspection or monitoring of the conduct of business of liquid petroleum fuels (LPF) in accordance with their mandate and as provided by this ordinance to wit: Section 9. The Office of the Provincial Governor upon the effectivity of this Ordinance shall create a Monitoring Team to carry out its duty as provided by the preceding section hereof.

ENACTED: October 15, 2019.” =============================================================================================== Author:

HON. JOSE RUFINO B. LADAO , Chairman, Committee on Health

I HEREBY CERTIFY TO THE CORRECTNESS OF THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE:

CAROLYN L. LAGUMBAY, MPA Secretary to the Sanggunian ATTESTED:

RODIN M. ROMUALDO Provincial Vice Governor Presiding Officer APPROVED:

JURDIN JESUS M. ROMUALDO Provincial Governor

Section 10. PENALTIES AND SANCTIONS. An any violation of pertinent provisions hereof shall be sanctioned/fined as follows: First Offense Administrative Fine of Three Thousand pesos (P3,000.00) Second Offense Administrative Fine of Five Thousand pesos (P5,000.00) Third Offense Suspension or recommendation for revocation of Business permit; Closure of business establishment Section 11. APPLICABILITY CLAUSE. All other matters relating to downstream retailing business of LPF which are not specifically provided herein shall be governed by pertinent provisions of existing ordinances, laws, rules and regulations, and circulars of the DOE. Section 12. REPEALING CLAUSE. All ordinances, rules and regulations, or parts thereof in conflict, or inconsistent herewith, are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly. Section 13. EFFECTIVITY. This Ordinance shall take effect after fifteen (15) days from the date a copy hereof is posted in a bulletin board at the entrance of the Provincial Capitol building of Camiguin or in at least two (2) conspicuous places in the Province. ENACTED, October 15, 2019.” ================================================================================================

I HEREBY CERTIFY TO THE CORRECTNESS OF THE FOREGOING:

ATTESTED:

CAROLYN L. LAGUMBAY, MPA Secretary to the Sanggunian

EXCERPT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE 19th SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN OF CAMIGUIN HELD ON NOVEMBER 15, 2019 AT THE SP SESSION HALL, CAMIGUIN LEGISLATIVE BUILDING, PROVINCIAL CAPITOL, MAMBAJAO, CAMIGUIN. PRESENT: Hon. Rodin Modina Romualdo Hon. Rony Nanol Sagocsoc Hon. Placido Bacor Oclarit Hon. Miguel Lustre Ibahay Hon. Nerio Yamit Galochino Hon. Jose Rufino Babael Ladao Hon. Webb Itum Bajenio Hon. Jaime Abrea Maestrado Hon. Lucile Dagondon Salvani

- Provincial Vice Governor; Presiding - Provincial Board Member - Provincial Board Member - Provincial Board Member - Provincial Board Member - Provincial Board Member - Provincial Board Member - Provincial Board Member; LnB President - Provincial Board Member; SKPP President

ON OFFICIAL BUSINESS: Hon. Shella Galope Babanto - Provincial Board Member; PCL President In Davao City for PCL Activity ================================================================================================= EXPLANATORY NOTE The 1987 Philippine Constitution provides for local autonomy among local government units in the fulfilment of their mandate to provide basic services to the constituents within their territorial jurisdiction. Republic Act No. 7160 or the Local Government Code of 1991: (1) provides that LGUs shall be granted autonomy in planning and governance and (2) promotes the decentralization of the provision of basic services including provision of sanitation and water supply systems management. Pursuant to the LGC, the Province of Camiguin has the power to grant franchises ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of the basic services and facilities, including water supply and distribution and wastewater services except appropriation, development and operation of water sources which is vested by law to the National Water Resources Board (NWRB).

RODIN M. ROMUALDO Provincial Vice Governor Presiding Officer APPROVED:

There is a need to develop and maintain water sources and improve water supply and wastewater services in the Province of Camiguin with the increasing demand for potable water for its constituents, looming threat of water crisis due to climate change, and the requirement of higher standards in water supply and wastewater services.

Mizu Resources Inc. proposed and submitted a business plan to engage a business of water supply and distribution in the Province of Camiguin. Part of this business is for the implementation of a project for the provision and improvement of water supply services and the operation, maintenance, management, financing, and expansion of water supply and wastewater system facilities in the Province of Camiguin, including development of water resources in subject to the compliance of PD 1067 otherwise known as Water Code of the Philippines.

JURDIN JESUS M. ROMUALDO Provincial Governor

The Provincial Government of Camiguin recognizes the expertise and competence of Mizu Resources Inc. through its subsidiary, Blue Hydro Pacific Inc., in water source development, water supply, distribution and wastewater service and Mizu Resources Inc. is willing and capable of addressing the need of the Province by providing adequate, efficient and sustainable water supply and distribution system within the Province.

The Provincial Government of Camiguin recognizes that the business of water supply and distribution and wastewater and septage management is imbued with public interest, since its operation greatly affects the health and economy of Camiguingnons if not properly regulated. Hence:

Be it enacted by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Camiguin, in session assembled: PROVINCIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2019-70

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO BLUE HYDRO PACIFIC INC., A SUBSIDIARY OF MIZU RESOURCES INC., TO ENGAGE IN THE BUSINESS OF WATER DISTRIBUTION AND SUPPLY AND WASTEWATER AND SEPTAGE MANAGEMENT IN THE PROVINCE OF CAMIGUIN. SECTION 1. GRANT OF FRANCHISE. A local legislative franchise pursuant to Section 468(a)(3) of the LGC is hereby granted to Blue Hydro Pacific Inc. to engage in the business of water distribution and supply and wastewater and septage management in the Province of Camiguin, subject to such limitation as provided by law and the Water Code of the Philippines for thirty (30) years subject to renewal.

Provided, that should the Grantee appropriate, develop or operate water sources that have been previously issued water permits, the Grantee shall, where necessary, enter into separate arrangement with the permittee. For water sources without a water permit, the Grantee shall apply for an appropriate water permit before the NWRB in accordance with the Water Code of the Philippines.

Thus, the passage of this Ordinance is not intended to regulate the use, appropriation or development of water sources but solely for the business of water supply and distribution and wastewater and septage management after the Grantee has been granted Water Permits, transferee of Water Permits and/ or engaged in contract with other Water permittee.

“AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING STRATEGIES TO SUSTAIN THE MALARIA-FREE STATUS OF THE PROVINCE OF CAMIGUIN.

Be it ordained by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Camiguin, in session assembled:

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Ordinance shall likewise be known as the “STRATEGIES ON SUSTAINING MALARIAFREE CAMIGUIN ORDINANCE OF 2019”. SECTION 2. RATIONALE. Camiguin was declared as a Malaria-Free Province in 1995 by the Department of Health. Though, there is no record of malaria cases in the province since 1995 until today, institutionalization of strategies is imperative to sustain and strengthen such declaration all for the general welfare of the inhabitants. SECTION 3. ESTABLISHMENT OF STRATEGIES. To sustain and strengthen the status of Camiguin as a Malaria-Free Province, the following strategies are established:

3.1 Tourists, travellers and overseas Filipino workers coming from endemic areas shall register upon entry to Camiguin. 3.2 Questionnaires to be filled-up by passengers bound for Camiguin shall be distributed by airlines or shipping lines concerned, to be collected by the province through the Provincial Health Office. 3.3 Information and Education Campaign (IEC) materials shall be placed in airlines, shipping vessels and resorts operating within the province in areas visible to the general public. 3.4 Resort owners and the like shall report to the barangay or municipal health office concerned their guests or visitors coming from endemic areas who are afflicted with fever.

SECTION 4. FORMULATION OF IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS (IRR). The Provincial Health Office, in consultation with the Provincial Legal Office, is tasked to formulate the Implementing Rules and Regulations of this Ordinance.

SECTION 2. DEFINITION OF TERMS. a. Franchise. Is the privilege given to the Grantee to engage in the business of water supply and distribution and wastewater and septage management after compliance with the Water Code of the Philippines, when applicable. b. Distribution and Water Supply. Potable and clean water taken or obtained by the Grantee from the owner of a valid Water Permit or Grantee’s owned Water Permit for distribution and supply to the service area. c. Water Permit. A permit issued by NWRB for a right to appropriate, manage, operate and use of water source d. Service Area. Area of water supply and distribution within the province e. Grantee. Blue Hydro Pacific Inc., holder of franchise granted by this Ordinance to engage in a business of water supply and distribution and wastewater and septage management. f. PD 1067. Otherwise known as Water Code of the Philippines. SECTION 3. RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF THE GRANTEE.

a. The Grantee shall have the right and privilege to: (1) Enter into contract with the existing Local Water District including LGU Water System permitee, See ORDINANCE, page 13

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(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

management, environmental preservation, water source sustainability and development and other related services as may be approved by the Provincial Government upon application by the Grantee subject to such limitation as provided by the Water Code of the Philippines.

subject to the terms and condition that they may have agreed thereto for the development of respective water system; Upon approval of the Water Permit by the NWRB for the appropriation of water source, the Grantee may construct, establish, develop, operate, manage, repair and maintain a water sources and system for a period granted by such Water Permit; Supply, sell, and furnish water to any person or entity within the Service Area for domestic, commercial, industrial or other uses, including the provision of services for septage management, wastewater treatment, environmental preservation, water source sustainability and development and other related services and to charge and collect tariff therefor; Upon application, be issued such permits and licenses as may be necessary to undertake the foregoing rights and privileges within the Service Area; and Exercise such other rights necessary to implement and execute the foregoing.

tax.

The tariffs and fees charged by the Grantee under this Section 5 shall be exclusive of value added

SECTION 6. SERVICE TARGETS. The Grantee shall, during the term of the Franchise, endeavor, as far as feasibly possible, to fulfill the following service targets in the Service Areas (other than the area covered by the Mambajao Water District) and within the periods as stated below:

SECTION 4. FRANCHISE TAX. The Grantee shall pay to the Provincial Government an annual franchise tax of forty percent (40%) of one percent (1%) of the gross revenue of the preceding calendar year for water sold and paid for in the Service Area, excluding water sold and paid for in the service area covered by the Mambajao Water District. For the first calendar year of operations, the tax shall not exceed one-twentieth (1/20) of one percent (1%) of the capital investment for such calendar year. In the succeeding calendar years, regardless of when the business started to operate, the Franchise Tax shall be imposed. The share of the various LGUs or LGU Water Works for the transfer, access or use of their respective water sources and/or water assets shall be covered by the Franchise Tax and shall be distributed by the Provincial Government in its discretion. The Grantee shall provide the Provincial Government such information and documents reasonably necessary to verify the capital expenditures for the first year of operations and gross revenue for succeeding calendar years as provided in this Section 4.

Apart from the Franchise Tax, no other tax, special fees or royalties shall be imposed on the Grantee by the Provincial Government or other LGUs within the province including those relating to provisions of the LGC on the share of LGUs in the national wealth, except those generally applied to all business operating in the Service Area or required by existing national laws of general application.

SECTION 5. TARIFFS AND CHARGES. The Grantee is hereby authorized to charge its customers in the Service Area the water tariffs for the relevant years set forth below.

A. The following tariff schedule shall become effective for the period commencing on the First Day of Operations of the Grantee and ending on the fourth anniversary of the First Day of Operations. The Grantee, by written notice to the Provincial Government, shall specify the First Day of Operations.

For purposes of this Section, Year 1 and the succeeding years means the first and succeeding anniversaries of the First Day of Operations. SECTION 7. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS. The Grantee shall comply with any and all laws, rules and regulations, either national or local relative to the operation of the Water System. SECTION 8. FEES AND TAXES. The Grantee shall pay relevant and applicable fees and taxes that may be required by existing national laws generally applied to all businesses operating in the Service Area or required by existing national laws of general application. SECTION 9. MUTUAL DISCUSSIONS. In the event that any issue or question arises in the implementation of this franchise, the Grantee and the Provincial Government shall endeavour to amicably discuss and resolve the issue.

B. The following tariff schedule shall be effective for the period commencing on the day immediately following the fourth anniversary of the First Day of Operations and ending on the seventh anniversary of the First Day of Operations:

SECTION 10. ASSISTANCE BY THE PROVINCE. The Provincial Government shall, in accordance with law, render assistance to the Grantee in: (a) complying with all the requirements related to the efficient operation of the business; (b) securing of permits from the pertinent government agencies; and (c) requiring right of way for the water system, including facilities, pipes, transmission and secondary lines either through negotiation or exercise of the province’s power of eminent domain. Section 11. USE OF PROPERTY /LANDS. The use of properties/land owned by the province and located within its territorial jurisdiction for the sole purpose of this Franchise shall be granted to the Grantee, only upon approval of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, provided, that such grant is subject to the limitation as provided by law. SECTION 12. RIGHT OF WAY. The Grantee, as a permittee of a water permit, may demand a Right of Way in accordance with Article 25 of PD 1067 otherwise known as Water Code of the Philippines.

C. The tariff schedule in Item (B) above shall be subject to an automatic escalation every three (3) years until the end of the term of this Franchise, with the first increase to be applied and will commence on the day immediately following the seventh anniversary of the First Day of Operations. The escalation rate shall be computed based on the compounded inflation rate of the three-year period immediately preceding the year of increase, as provided by the Philippine Statistics Authority. The computation of the escalation shall be in accordance with the following formula:

Where:

x = inflation rate for the first year of the three-year period immediately preceding the year of increase y = inflation rate for the second year of the three-year period immediately preceding the year of increase z = inflation rate for the third year of the three-year period immediately preceding the year of increase r = existing applicable rate NR = new applicable rate

r ( 1 + x) = a a (1 + y) = b b (1 + z) = NR

Should certain extraordinary and unforeseen events occur during the term of the franchise, the applicable tariff for the relevant and subsequent periods may be adjusted to account for the financial consequences of such events. These events include the following:

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

(v) (vi)

(vii)

(viii)

Change in law resulting in change in or modification of the terms of the franchise or the Business Plan; or Prolonged force majeure as declared by the Provincial Government or concerned National Agency, which may be covered by insurance; A material deviation from the basis of calculation or definition of the Consumer Price Index or Replacement Index used in the Business Plan which would render that index inappropriate or inaccurate; or The Business Plan of the Grantee made use of assumptions materially different from the actual conditions that could not have been foreseen prior to grant of Franchise or there were material deviations/changes from the assumptions in the Business Plan after the grant of the Franchise; or Force majeure, which are not or cannot be covered by insurance; or Extraordinary inflation, including an increase in the input operations expense of more than the inflation rate for the year, i.e electricity, chemical, employee salary, etc.; or Any governmental action which would materially adversely affect the rights and benefits of the Grantee under the Franchise or the ability of the Grantee to comply with its obligations under the Franchise; or Any other circumstance analogous to the above.

In the event that any of the aforecited grounds exist, the Grantee may propose a tariff review and adjustment, in accordance with the proposed additional expenditures to be contained in the revised Business Plan. The Provincial Government, in accordance with laws, rules and regulations, shall conduct examination, inquiry and consultation in aid in the determination of the appropriate action to be taken. In case of disapproval, the grantee may adjust its service obligation as stipulated in the original Business Plan to a reasonable level based on the existing Tariff imposed; provided that the revised Business Plan adjusting service obligation shall be approved by Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Camiguin through an Ordinance; provided, further, that the approval of the proposal of tariff review and adjustment shall also be approved by Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Camiguin through an Ordinance. The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Camiguin shall review and evaluate the proposal for tariff adjustment or request for approval of the revised Business Plan and determine the same within sixty (60) days from submission of the proposal or request for approval; otherwise, the Grantee will be allowed to implement the proposed tariff adjustment or revised Business Plan, as the case may be.

The Grantee shall charge such tariffs for services relating to wastewater treatment, septage

In cases where the Grantee has the right to use, develop or operate a water source under an arrangement with a permittee, the Grantee shall, after compliance with law, be granted a right of way to construct, locate and works on or along land now or hereafter owned by the Province or any LGU within the Province or under or across any road, highway, street, watercourse, canal, aqueduct or other similar waterway or conduit in a manner that ensures safety and security. SECTION 13. TRANSFERABILITY. The Franchise herein has been granted upon the Grantee after due consideration of its technical, financial and operational capability in the business of distribution and water supply. Therefore, this Franchise is being granted to the Grantee for the purpose of its fulfilment of the obligations set herein. During the term, this Franchise may assigned or transferred by the Grantee to its subsidiary possessing the qualifications required by law for the grant of a franchise, provided that the transferee or assignee undertakes to comply with the terms of the Franchise under the Ordinance after prior written notice is given to the Provincial Government. Provided, that such assignment or transfer of franchise may only be allowed after approval by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan through an Ordinance. Provided further, that if the Grantee has been given a Water Permit by NWRB and such assignment or transfer is pertaining or affecting the area covered by a Water Permit, same may be considered by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan after proof of compliance with Article 13 of the Water Code of the Philippines by the Grantee/Transferor. SECTION 14. TERMINATION. The franchise may be terminated for the following reasons:

a) b) c) d)

Expiration of the franchise period, including any renewal thereof; Revocation of the grant of franchise by reason of the breach of the terms thereof by the Grantee; Liquidation, dissolution or bankruptcy of the Grantee; or Existence of circumstances that makes it impossible or impracticable for the Grantee to continue its service as a result of force majeure or government action.

In case of liquidation, dissolution or bankruptcy of the Grantee, the assets of the Grantee shall be governed by and be managed in accordance with the applicable laws. SECTION 15. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or word in this ordinance is, for any reason, held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent provision, and such holding shall not render this Ordinance invalid. Furthermore, such provision, section or part of this Ordinance not affected by such unconstitutionality shall continue be in full force and effect. SECTION 16. REPEAL; AMENDMENTS; MODIFICATIONS. All ordinances, rules and regulations, or part thereof, whose provisions are in conflict with, or contrary, to the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly. SECTION 17. EFFECTIVITY. This Ordinance shall take effect upon the concurrence of the following: (a) approval of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, (b) posting of copy to conspicuous places in the Province, (c) publication in a newspaper of local circulation, and (d) acceptance in writing of the franchise by the Grantee. ENACTED: NOVEMBER 15, 2019.” ============================================================================================

I HEREBY CERTIFY TO THE CORRECTNESS OF THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE.

CAROLYN L. LAGUMBAY, MPA Secretary to the Sanggunian

ATTESTED: RODIN M. ROMUALDO Provincial Vice Governor Presiding Officer APPROVED:

JURDIN JESUS M. ROMUALDO Provincial Governor

MDN: Nov 28, Dec5 & 12, 2019

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Studio City scale model showing the Golden Reel Ferris Wheel in the middle of the two towers. photo by tito mike

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Golden Reel & SkyCab

Up, Up and Away with Macau’s Skylators By TITO MIKE

“Climb high to see how far you’ve come, climb higher to see how far you have yet to go.”-T.M.

SN’T it a travel cliché that one of the things a first-time visitor to a place gets to do is find the highest point in the place to enjoy the panoramic vista? Well, I was fortunate to have been one of the VisayasMindanao Media invited to a recent familiarization tour of Macau, China by Cebu Pacific and JG Summit Holdings and indeed, we visited not just one but two of the highest points in the Special Administrative Region, the Macau Eiffel at The Parisian Macau and the even taller Macau Tower. However, we were also fortunate to visit another two of the city’s special attractions where the vista was not just merely a high point but moving ones at that, at Macau’s glitzy Cotai Strip (the peninsula’s answer to the Vegas Strip). The Golden Reel The first of these unique sky sides was the Golden Reel at the Studio City Macau entertainment resort, billed as the world’s highest and first-ever figure-8 Ferris wheel at 130 meters (427 ft). The Hollywood-inspired back story tells how to asteroid crashed through the Gotham City-inspired main façade leaving a perfectly shaped “8” hole between the resort’s two hotel towers. Suspended from Studio City’s two Art-Deco hotel towers (The Star Tower and the Celebrity Tower), the Golden Reel features 17 spacious Steampunk-themed pods, each offering enough space and versatility to host private events. Up to 10 people will fit into each pod and rides last for over 15 minutes, providing passengers with

changing views of Macau and China in the distance. The Chinese have always considered the number 8 a lucky and auspicious number thus in this gambling mecca whose annual revenues are seven times that of Las Vegas, the astral connection is not lost on the thousands of visitors who flock to its casino hoping to ride their luck on the lucky number. Indeed, as one enjoys the ever changing vistas below as the gondolas go through their 15-minute route, there is plenty of time for the traveler to reflect not only on his

Golden Dragon turning station.

Hollywood aspirations. You can board one of the wheel’s 17 cars (each with space for up to 10 passengers) on the 23rd floor of the hotel.

Selfie with Toots Jimenez aboard the SkyCab

impending luck at the tables, but on how his life so far has been an up and down ride with changing fortunes that have not always be lucky, but always leave him with memories he can always to return to for the rest of his life. With its faux Art Deco design, the $3.2 billion casino apes the golden age of Hollywood in all the signature ways — glitzy gambling floors, movie-themed entertainment options, a 1,600 room hotel, with the Golden Reel as the center piece, which has also been described as a gigantic 35 mm film reel in keeping with Studio City’s Macau’s

As the ride moves, it snakes around the steel gold circles in a figure-8, similar to the movement of a film’s reel. There’s no crossover in the middle, however, so it’s not a true figure-8. To get a sense of the movement, imagine two number threes facing each other. Spectacular views of the city and the South China Sea are guaranteed. Bookings can be made through Studio City’s website. Wynn Palace SkyCab Another skylator ride we experienced was the SkyCab at the Wynn Palace Macau, also at the Cotai Strip. The a 10 minute cable car

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ride skirts along the outside of the Performance Lake just in front of the Wynn Palace property and is unique in that it has two stages. The first one gets you to Wynn Palace and the next one gets you out of it. I had only previously rode on a cable car in Hong Kong and what made the SkyCab unique was that it is reputedly the only cable car that can turn a corner without a mid-station which once you experience it, is a tale that would grow with each telling. As one traveler relates online, “The Wynn SkyCab makes a total of 6 turns with 2 stations because it operates in a unidirectional configuration. You have to be inside one of these to experience the turn which feels a bit like you the way you would at Disneyland sitting in one of the Mad Hatter’s Tea Cups but of course, with turns that are not as sharp and abrupt.” Aside from its unique operating characteristics, the red gondolas are undoubtedly designed with opulence and glitz in mind to match its environment. Two of the system’s towers are built in the form of a golden dragon while the cabins were all equipped with a custom audio system and air conditioning. Despite the advances made in ropeway technology, air conditioned cabins are still

Golden Reel.

studiocitymacau photo

uncommon. Cabs have two seating benches for up to six people. The journey is around 4 stories above the ground level, giving you a nice glimpse of the hotel. Rides during the day will be better for photography of the Wynn Palace property. The best times to enjoy the SkyCab would be after noontime just before the fountain show so you can also experience the fountain palabas as you make your way to Wynn Palace. Or you can try taking the ride after 7PM and you can enjoy the fountain show spectacle complete with lights every 20 minutes from 7 am. SkyCab tickets are MOP100 per person and rides are available from 10am to midnight daily. There are two entrance platforms. You can begin the ride directly in front of the Performance Lake at ground level or from the elevated platform at the back of the lake, access from within the hotel complex. These two unique rides offer more than just a way of getting from one point to another. For the next 1015 minutes, as the traveler goes up and around, the ever changing scenery reminds him how his world is constantly in flux and how the unique vista overlooking a panoramic look of what lies below tells his story in a way only he can understand and appreciate.

As the late Anthony Bourdain puts it: “It seems that the more places I see and experience, the bigger I realize the world to be. The more I become aware of, the more I realize how relatively little I know of it, how many places I still have to go, how much more there is to learn. Maybe that’s enlightenment enough: to know that here is no final resting place of the mind; no moment of smug clarity. Perhaps wisdom… is realizing how small I am, and unwise, and how far I have yet to go.” Macau is a great destination for a weekend getaway--easy to fly there as well for us Mindanaoans via Cebu Pacific. Cebu Pacific has the most number of flights between the Philippines and Macau, with direct connections from Clark, Manila and Cebu. It’s a seamless connection f rom Cagayan de Oro/ Laguindingan to Cebu (or Manila, if one prefers) then on to Macau. You can opt take a day trip or exit via Hong Kong, which is an easy ferry trip or bus trip through the new Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau bridge, the world’s longest sea bridge. Or you can fly direct to Hong Kong from Cebu or Manila, take the ferry or bus to Macau, then fly back from there to the Philippines. Voltarei a Macau!

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merely passive. We have to look for it, not avoid it. As much as possible, if we are generous and heroic, we have to look forward to a lot of suffering and to death itself. That was the attitude of Christ as it was in all the saints. The latter were not afraid to suffer and die. In fact, they looked for it. We have to learn to look for suffering and to be happy with it, but with the same motivation as Christ and the saints had. It is for the sake of our being co-redeemers with Christ as well as the object of Christ’s redemption on us. Let’s leave behind our fear for suffering and death. Let’s welcome them the way Christ and the saints welcomed them. It’s when we assume the mind of Christ when we suffer and die that we co-redeem with Christ as well as being redeemed by Christ.

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incentivized Disbursement Acceleration Fund that ran to over P1-billion!. His fault: His Court decided to award the thousands of hectares of Hacienda Luisita, purportedly owned by the Aquino-Cojuangco clan, to the tenant farmers.) The cost of SEAG cauldron which was done by a national artist for an ASEAN sporting event is nothing but a drop in the bucket. It is a work of art, not just a chunk of cement or a mishmash of steel and brass. In the case of Corona’s verdict, every single cent went to the wrong pocket and we never saw any semblance of development, not even a single classroom or a piece of an eraser. All we see is how some of them could now pass as porky’s or porcine’s best. (For the record, only three senators refused to accept any incentive. They are Senators Miriam Defensor Santiago, Peng Lacson and Bongbong Marcos.) There were legitimate shortcomings obviously brought about by miscommunications between sports delegates and the organizing committee. Athletes were ushered to different hotels rather than where they are supposed to be billeted is inexcusable. Lack of drinking water is simply unacceptable. The food supply that should cater to guests’ preferable cuisine is insufficient. While these are veritable problems these can immediately be addressed provided all hands are on deck. SEA Games in the past have flaws but they don’t vent their ire the way we do. The cost of the cauldron seems big given our mindset of a simple “kaldero” but the truth is it is not the most expensive. A few games had commenced prior to the formal start on November 30 with so many competitive sports

added and these contributed to the miscalculations. But we cannot dismiss the suspicion that some crooks dipped their fingers in the cookie jar. In the meantime, let’s enjoy the games and cheer for our athletes.

MG 5... from page 3

a 5-year or 100,000km warranty (whichever comes first), and 1-year free periodic maintenance service (PMS) to set your mind at ease. Aside from that, MG owners can also download the My MG mobile app which allows them to easily schedule vehicle servicing appointments from the convenience of their smartphones. They can also use the app to book a visit from a Mobile Garage service caravan that provides MG owners with vehicle home service for major technical issues. MG HERO Services, on the other hand, provides 24/7 roadside support through the MG Philippines hotline (+632 328 4664). The all-new 2020 MG 5 is available in the following variants, at the following price points: 1.5L STD 5MT - Php 658,888.00 1.5L COM CVT - Php 848,888.00 1.5L STD CVT - Php 718,888.00 1.5L DEL CVT - Php 938,888.00

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of Mindanao and we can assure you of a continuing sound business climate here,” Desiata told the auto executives led by the president of Hino Motors Philippines himself, Mitsuharu Tibeta. Also on hand to welcome the new businesses were Menchie Rosario, chairman of the host barangay Libertad; and Jovitte Calo, mayor of the nearby municipality of Carmen, Agusan del Norte. In his response, Tabeta committed Hino Motors Philippines’ total support to Hino Butuan City, including all programs of the company instituted for all dealers nationwide. “For all our offerings in sales, parts and services, the ultimate goal is customer satisfaction and none the less. That is what we intend to do here,” Tabeta said. For her part, Lu said leading Hino Butuan City is a huge challenge but said she is confident that with all her team backing her up coupled with the support of Hino Motors Philippines and all the local officials, the dealership could give nothing but the best quality and excellence Hino has been consistently known for. “I believe Butuan is my lucky charm. Rest assured we won’t fail you. This early, I have envisioned Hino Butuan to emerge as one of the top dealerships in the country,” a smiling Lu said to the cheers of the crowd.

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quality mental health services in an efficient manner while involving as many agencies as possible,” she pointed out. With this, Gaane proposed that the City Council pass a mental health code in compliance with the Mental Health Act of 2019. “We challenge the 19th City Council to join hands in addressing this pressing health problem of our time. This advocacy would take time to gain traction, but there is no other way to go about it,” she concluded. The Power

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National Deputy Treasurer Erwin Sta. Ana said the Premyo bonds, which have “the sovereign backing of the Republic,” are “credit risk-free.” “Sa regular na natatanggap natin sa bangko sa ating mga savings account na virtually, halos wala na tayong natatanggap (In our savings account in regular banks, virtually, we don’t get earnings). Eto ho (This bond) will present a strong case because it gives a higher yield for the investors,” he said. Abad said a bondholder can have a maximum of 20,000 Premyo Bond units worth PHP10 million. The buying of bonds will run from November 25 to December 13, he added. Sta. Ana said the BTr is targeting raising PHP3 billion to maintain the national government’s sustainable social services for the benefit of all Filipinos. “So ito po ay gagamitin sa pang-pondo sa pangangailangan po natin sa ating national budget, including educational requirements, housing, health care at iba pang mga social services (The government will use [the Premyo Bonds’ proceeds] in support of the national budget for the educational requirements, health care, and other social services),” he said. “So hindi lang po para pang personal yung pagiinvest (So the investment is not only for personal gain), but rather also, you

PSA holds forum on disability prevalence survey By ALEXANDER LOPEZ PNA

BUTUAN CIT Y – The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) 13 (Caraga) facilitated a forum on the 2016 National Disability Prevalence Survey here Monday. The forum was led by PSA-13 Director Rosalinda C. Apura, and joined by representatives of government line agencies and local government units (LGUs). T h e s u r v e y, Apu r a said, covered respondents 15-tears-old and above and was conducted in 2016 but was only released to the public this year. The first dissemination was conducted at the central office of PSA in April. Conducted using the Model Disability Survey (MDS) developed by the World Health Organization and the World Bank, the survey sought to find an estimate on the prevalence of disability and to determine the current disability distribution of the population. It also aimed to identify the needs, barriers, and inequalities faced by persons with different levels of disability, as well as provide the information necessary for the development of policy priorities to improve the lives of the population with disability. The general result of help in nation-building by supporting this program of the government,” Sta. Ana added. Cash, non-cash rewards await investors LandBank first vice president Gonzalo Benjamin Bongolan said Filipinos can buy the bond through over-the-counter or online. The DBP, LandBank, and Metrobank are selling the Premyo Bond through online payment, Bongolan noted. He also reminded investors to keep their proof of payment as it will serve as an “evidence” that they invest in Premyo bonds.

SURVEY ON DISABILITY. Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) 13 (Caraga) Director Rosalinda C. Apura leads the presentation of the 2016 National Disability Prevalence Survey in a forum held in Butuan City on Monday (Nov. 25, 2019). The survey results will help policymakers, and government officials in crafting policies, programs, and services for persons with disabilities in the country. PNA photo by Alexander Lopez

the survey revealed that in terms of disability prevalence in the country, 12 percent of the affected population are considered to have severe disability, 47 percent moderate disability, 23 percent mild disability, and 19 percent no disability. Severe disability prevalence was recorded mostly among females (15 percent), with only 9 percent for males. In terms of work status, the survey said 51 percent of those with severe disabilities were not working while 49 percent were working. On health conditions and impairments, a total of 57 percent of those with severe disabilities have vision problems, 49 percent with back pains, 40 percent

with arthritis, 36 percent with hypertension, and 31 percent with sleep problems, the survey added. It also found out that only 12 percent of persons with severe disabilities have complete access to information. Among those who joined the forum was Butuan City Councilor Ferdinand E. Nalcot who expressed appreciation for the data presented by the survey. Nalcot, who heads the Committee on Social Welfare and Development of the Butuan City Council, said the data presented by PSA would aid plans and legislations, particularly those that will concern persons with disabilities. (PNA)

On top of the quarterly interest payment, Sta. Ana revealed that investors would be given the chance to win up to PHP1 million in cash. Sta. Ana said one investor will win PHP1 million, 10 winners will receive P100,000, and 50 winners will get PHP20,000 during the quarterly draw. “Mare-receive ng buongbuo (They will receive it without any deductions),” he said. Aside from cash prizes, investors can also win condominium units and house and lots from participating property developers Vista

Land, Mega World Corporation, and DoubleDragon Properties Corporation, Sta. Ana said. Abad said a bondholder with multiple Premyo Bond units may win multiple times. “Each bond unit may win only once per quarterly raffle draw. And after every raffle draw, the bond unit does not expire or gets retired. It gets refreshed and gets carried over again on the next raffle draw,” Abad said. “A bondholder may have multiple bond units and in turn, they will get multiple chances of winning,” he added. (PNA)

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NOTICE OF FILING OF APPLICATION FOR ALIEN EMPLOYMENT PERMIT If you have any information / objection to the above-mentioned application(s), Please communicate with the Regional Director.

November 27, 2019 SGD. ATTY. JOFFREY M. SUYAO, CESO III Regional Director MDN: Nov 28, 2019

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Reigniting the country’s viability in rice production with Honda Power Products

MAINTAINING a steady supply of rice crops has become increasingly difficult for a country like the Philippines frequently hit by destructive storms, typhoons, and flooding. With natural disasters brought upon by the El Nino phenomenon continually slowing down the nation’s domestic production, a change in status quo is currently being felt by the country in its agricultural standing, a change that

is slowly becoming more of a crisis. As a matter of fact, the last two decades saw the Philippines slip from being an agricultural exporter to an agricultural importer, becoming the world’s biggest importer of rice this year following the country’s recent calamities. According to a report by the United States’ Department of Agriculture – Foreign Agricultural Services (USDA-FAS), the

country is projected to reach three million metric tons (MT) of rice imports by the end of 2019, that would be the highest for both the country and for the rest of the world. Naturally, pride for one’s nation should compel able hands to get the country back on track into being known once again as one of the world’s top producers of rice. And through the help of Honda Power Products and its line of power tools that all aim to increase one’s productivity, this notion is still very much possible. Designed to withstand any weather condition to satisfy the needs of able hands who till the soil for the benefit of the country, Honda Power Products and its line of Honda Brush Cutters were all engineered to boost people’s productivity, with variants that hone in on specific job requirements that Filipinos deal with everyday. A tool that people can depend on for their daily needs is exactly what the Honda Brush Cutter UMK425T series aspire to be. With its Tap & Go feature to make it easier for people to accomplish their agricultural tasks, the UMK425T can also be utilized for household chores, allowing families to keep their backyard well managed, and their garden well maintained. Leading those who till the soil towards greener pastures, Honda Power Products aims to provide them with everything that they would ever need with its UMK 435T line. With its UEDT variant being armed with nylon cutters, and its U2ST cousin featuring 2-teeth blades, the UMK435T got all bases covered to enable people to create the greener pastures that they can thrive in. Of course, there will be instances when greener pastures require just a little bit extra effort. Fortunately for Filipinos, Honda Power Products thought of that too with its latest line of Honda Brush Cutters, the UMK 450T series. Recognizing the needs of those who require just a little bit more, the UMK 450T builds on the success of its predecessors to provide people with the same level of reliability and dependability that Honda Power Products is known for. Imbued by the high standards of a Honda power tool, the UMK 450T has two variants; one of which is the U2ST that features a 2-teeth blade cutter, while its counterpart – the UEDT, utilizes 3-teeth blades. Both variants are powered by a GX50T, 50cc engine to guarantee that this Honda Brush Cutter can withstand anything, even through heavy usage. As long as there is work to be done, people can be confident that Honda Power Products will always be there to help and guide them to accomplish the things that they need to do, with different variants and SKUs to empower able hands efficiently. Now is the time for the country to take back its spot as a viable rice producer in the world, and through these Honda Brush Cutters, the future looks brighter.