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Sec. Andanar denounces ‘NPA atrocities’ in MisOr By NEF LUCZON

Cebu Pacific to raise USD500-M fresh capital THE Philippines’ leading carrier, Cebu Air, Inc. (PSE: CEB), seeks to raise up to USD500 million additional capital to strengthen its balance sheet and ensure that it is well-positioned to recover from the impact of COVID-19. CEB gave notice to the PSE that it will be seeking approval for the issuance of up to USD250 million in new convertible preferred shares, as well as another USD250 million in privately placed convertible bonds. It is envisioned that the approvals for the issuance of the preferred shares, as well as the con-

vertible bond, will be taken up in a special shareholders meeting to take place on November 20, 2020. The new convertible preferred shares will be made available to all stockholders, including JG Summit, giving opportunity for all investors to participate; while the privately placed convertible bonds, will be made available to a limited number of reputable international investors. “We need to create a longer runway for CEB so that we can continue providing affordable and accessible air transport See RAISE, page 11

NPA ATTACK. A truck and a backhoe burn when police authorities arrived at the quarry site in Barangay San Juan, Balingasag town, Misamis Oriental on Thursday (Oct. 8, 2020). Presidential Communications Secretary Jose Ruperto Andanar, who heads the Cabinet Officer for Regional Development in Northern Mindanao and the Regional Task Force in Ending Local Communist Armed Conflict, denounced the attacks. (Photo courtesy of Misamis Oriental provincial police)

C AG AYA N DE ORO CITY - Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Jose Ruperto “Martin” Andanar has denounced the recent atrocities committed by suspected New Peoples Army on two separate occasions in Misamis Oriental province. “It is unfortunate that in the midst of the pandemic, there is this war that disturbs the efforts of the government. This is not the time to burn trucks, equipment, or projects of the government. This is very below the belt,” Andanar said in Friday’s virtual press conference. Andanar, head of the Cabinet Officer for Regional Development in Northern Mindanao and

the Regional Task Force in Ending Local Communist Armed Conflict, was referring to the two incidents in Misamis Oriental, one in Claveria town, on Tuesday, followed by another burning incident in Balingasag town on Thursday. Northern Mindanao residents, he said, “are smart, politically aware, and wise” and will not be deceived by rebel propaganda. The Army’s 58th Infantry Battalion (58IB) arrested one of the NPA combatants in the Claveria attack early this week. The NPA is listed as a terrorist organization by the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the Philippines. (PNA)

Andanar’s kin succumbed to COVID-19

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY)-Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar paid homage to former Santa Monica, Surigao del Norte Mayor and his uncle, Dr. Rumar Andanar, who succumbed to complications from coronaTeachers from Sambulawan National High School get ready to hold classes over the air virus disease (COVID)-19, at Savior Radio in El Salvador City, Misamis Oriental, as part of the compliance of non- October 12. physical learning set by DepEd during the Covid-19 pandemic. photo by gerry lee gorit

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MANILA – Members of the House of Representatives on Monday formally installed Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Velasco as the new Speaker, replacing Taguig-Pateros Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano.

In a remote plenary session at the Celebrity Sports Plaza in Quezon City, Velasco was elected House’s top leader by 186 House members. Buhay Party-list Rep. Lito Atienza raised the motion to declare the speakership post vacant.

How teachers cope with COVID-19 By OPHELIA AMOR O. KIUNISALA Teacher I

The teachers are not immune to the vulnerabilities due to COVID-19 since they had to discontinue teaching immediately after lockdown. However, they looked for ways to still communicate to families, colleagues, and a few of their students who are accessible online. Hereafter are the results of the teachers’ practices to combat the effects of COVID-19. In view of seeking information about COVID-19, 84.9% of Filipino teachers always search for news about the cases of COVID-19 per day and only 15.1% did not. On the other hand, 95.4%

check the information about COVID-19 if it comes from a trusted or reliable source and a small portion of 4.6% do not care if what they are reading is reliable or not. With many speculations on COVID-19 and its negative impact on people, it is very important to be vigilant and careful with the news and information to believe. This is further reinforced by the WHO (2020) to seek information about COVID-19 once or twice a day, but they should be practical and only get information from trusted sources to plan and protect themselves and their loved ones.

New teaching strategies in the new normal By ELIADEL RUBIO-VERTUDEZ Teacher I Colambutan Bajo Elementary School

CONNECTING with students is one of the most rewarding aspects of a teacher’s job. Some faculty hesitate to teach online, frequently offering the rationale, “I want to connect with my students. There’s just not enough interaction and engagement online.” Faculty are not alone in yearning for this connection. Students want it too. Students consistently request more synchronous engagement. After doing so, I gained a new appreciation for the potential of creating meaningful connection virtually. Whe n many pr iv ate schools rushed to provide remote instruction due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I appreciated the pedagogical potential of platforms like Zoom. I then discovered that there are strategies for optimizing student experience in online sessions. Plan and organize

thoughtfully. Organization and course design are especially important in online environments. In designing your sessions, think through the pedagogical value of each component, placing your students’ learning and experience at the heart of your plan. Part of being studentcentered is recognizing their limited attention spans and planning accordingly. Online students are multitasking more than ever, balancing the extra demands on their time. Running long sessions - especially past 60 to 90 minutes - increases the likelihood of competing distractions. Carefully review your game plan before each session and create a minute-by-minute schedule. Sharing an outine at the start helps students follow along and you can save valuable time by opening all files that you will need ahead of time.

A total of 186 lawmakers voted to accept Atienza’s motion. The lawmakers then swiftly proceeded to elect a new leader with 1-PACMAN party-list Rep. Mikee Romero nominating Velasco to become the next Speaker. Other representatives also nominated Velasco for the speakership post, including Albay Rep. Joey Salceda, Oriental Mindoro Rep. Doy Leachon, Rizal Rep. Jack Duavit, Ilocos Sur Rep. Kristine Singson-Meehan, and Negros Occidental Rep. Francisco Benitez, among others. During the same gathering, lawyer Jocelia BighaniSipin was elected as Secretary General and retired police Maj. Gen. Mao Aplasca was installed sergeant of arms of the House of Representatives. Prior to this, a manifesto circulated to the media, wherein 187 lawmakers have called to assemble, declare the speakership post vacant, and elect Velasco as the House’s next top leader. “In accordance with Section 13, Rule 3 of the Rules of the House of Representatives, of the 18th Congress, we call to assemble, move to and cast our vote to declare the position of Speaker VACANT on Monday, October 12, 2020,” the manifesto read. “Further, also in accordance with the same section, we will move to and cast our vote to declare Representative Lord Allan Velasco of Marinduque as Speaker of the House of Representatives of the 18th Congress,” it added. The lawmakers slammed the move of the House lead-

NEW SPEAKER. Members of the House of Representatives install Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Velasco as the new Speaker, replacing Taguig-Pateros Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano in a remote plenary session at the Celebrity Sports Plaza in Quezon City on Monday (Oct. 12, 2020). Velasco was elected House’s top leader by 186 House members. (Screenshot)

ership to “unceremoniously” terminate the budget deliberations and approve the 2021 General Appropriations Bill on second reading on October 6. “The current House leadership deprived the Filipino People of exercising, through their duly-elected Representatives, their right to participate in crafting a national budget that would best serve the country,” they said. “The House members were stripped of their legislative duty to scrutinize the spending plan of various important agencies.” The lawmakers pointed out that the creation of a “small committee” that will accept alterations to the budget is an “invalid delegation” that effectively railroads and replaces the important budget

process, which is comprised of sponsorship, debate, and amendments. “This act runs contrary to Congress’ responsibility to craft an open, transparent, and meaningful budget that is beneficial to the Filipino people. The power of Congress is bastardized when it was divested from the plenary, in each and every individual legislator, and purposely let to be monopolized by a select few,” they said. The lawmakers further argued that the act of suspending session from Oct. 6 to Nov. 16 is against the letter and intent of the Constitution and violates the House rules of the 18th Congress. “As we remain steadfast in our duty, we believe that the House of Representatives needs a true leader who can

inspire, and not discourage colleagues; a leader who can unite, and not divide the House; a leader with a heart of a public servant, and not with a heart of a tyrant; a leader who listens and empowers others, and not just to a clique who builds walls to shun others; and a leader who is committed to serving the people rather than serving his self-interest and personal ambition,” the lawmakers said. Under the term-sharing deal brokered by President Rodrigo Duterte, Cayetano would serve as the House Speaker for the first 15 months, or until October 2020 while Velasco would take over and assume the position for the remaining 21 months or until 18th Congress ends in 2022. (PNA)

COVID-19 positive persons and the Southern Philippine Medical Center staff which experiences a surge in the number of COVID-19 cases. Duterte-Carpio asserted that the measure is also in support to the Davao City Police Office which has to balance the COVID-19 infection in its ranks and its capability to respond to criminal incidents. She stressed the city also needs to manage itself from

any act of terror. “Infection happens when people don’t wear masks, and do not practice social distancing and there are families which are really infected. Never take off your masks, practice social distancing at least one meter, and wash hands frequently with soap and water,” Duterte-Carpio said. She encouraged the residents to bring their ID and business permits which can be presented to authorities whenever they demand double-checking the identities of persons. Duterte-Carpio said passengers going out of the airport may show their plane ticket especially if they arrived within the curfew duration. She bared that the Roxas

Night Market will remain open for two hours from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm only. D uter te-C ar pio a ls o stressed that parties are not appropriate. Citing that mass gatherings are the super spreader nowadays. “Now is the time of empathy and mourning for those love ones who departed because of COVID 19 and for the health workers who keep watch on the sick in the hospitals,” she said. Duterte-Carpio pointed out that according to the doctors wearing of masks, physical distancing, washing of hands with soap and water, and staying home when there are no essential activity outside the residence are effective against COVID-19 infection. (PIA XI-Joey Sem G. Dalumpines)

With mounting COVID-19 cases, Davao City brings back curfew DAVAO CITY -- Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio has regulated some more the compliance of health protocols under the modified general community quarantine by issuing Executive Order No. 55 which re-imposes the curfew and the liquor ban from 7:00 pm to 5:00 am the next day effective 12:00 noon on October 15 to December 31, 2020. She said the new measure is based on the latest interview conducted on the latest

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Farmers’ Produce initiative links agri-businesses to local mall, consumers CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, October 1 – Five farmergroups are now link to shoppers and mallgoers through the Farmers’ Produce

initiative. Farmers’ Produce is initiated by Robinsons Mall, which enlisted the department through its AMAD to invite

agribusinesses to sell their products at their mall spaces for a minimal rental fee only, which runs from October 1-30, 2020 at Robinsons

Department Store, Lapasan, in this city. These farmersgroups from the provinces of Misamis Oriental and Bukidnon

The month-long Farmers’ Produce at Robinsons Mall aims to link farmer-producers and agribusinesses directly to the consumers.

which include the Northern Mindanao Federation of Dairy Cooperatives, Canitoan Farmers Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Tagpuangi Farmers and Fisherfolk Association, Homegrown Marketing Cooperative, and NM Foods are displaying their agri-fishery products during the said period. Through the Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division (AMAD) of the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) farms and other agri-entrepreneurs are connecting to the buyers with their products ranging from freshly harvested fruits and vegetables, snack items, dairy products and other processed agri-fishery food.

“We’ve pushed to really participate in this kind of event, because we believe that linking the farmer-producers direct to the consumers will be beneficial to both parties,” Chedy V. Ansale, AMAD chief said. The customers will likewise be assured of fresh, safe and affordable food products, the DARFO 10 division chief added. “This is a great opportunity for us as we usually do wholesale,” said Melanie O. Waasdorp of Manzano Farm, Tignapoloan, this city. She further detailed, this [activity] will help increase our sales, as we are going straight to the customers within the mall premises. # (JCGamboa, DA-10)

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OUR country, despite the presence of Globe, Smart and the latest player DITO, is ranked at the lower part of the global index in terms of average broadband and mobile speeds. At 16.44Mbps for mobile downloads, the country lands at the 199th spot out of 139. With 25.34Mbps for broadband, the PH landed at the 106th place out of 174. The emergence of digital economy— work from home and classes now online, internet connectivity becomes the ‘new normal’ at this time of lockdowns and quarantines. We need internet more than ever amid this pandemic. Yet our internet remains unreliable, slow, unavailable and frustrating as it were. Despite having the second cheapest mobile data per gig, internet in the PH remains expensive as well. Our country lands at

the 82nd place, out of 85 spots in terms of internet affordability. And so why the country’s internet remains expensive? With over 7,000 islands, it is difficult to construct fixed networks. Added to that, the process of building cell towers is extremely time-consuming because of red tape. You need to get to the layers of bureaucracy before a permit is approved. First, you need to get a permit from the barangay where the cell tower will be built. Second, you would need to get various permits at the city or municipal level. Third, you need another set of permits and approvals from various national agencies. On average, 25 to 30 permits from Local Government Units (LGUs) are needed to build just one cell site. And worse, the application process takes approximately eight to 12 months.

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In other countries, governments actively invest in ICT infrastructures to provide better internet service to their citizens. While our government is doing its part to improve every internet connectivity, much of the burden is still carried out by the private sector. L a t e l y, Congress has granted DITO Telec om mu nit y a 2 5 -ye ar franchise,allowing the company to operate in the country alongside with Smart snd Globe. Will the entry of DITO serves as the springboard to a much improved internet connectivity in the country? My good friend Lawyer Adel Tamano may have the ready answer. (ruffy44_ ph200@yahoo.com)

Kim’s Dream Cooperativism Looms to Stop War

Quest for Peace

WHILE the Mindanao War, the second longest in the world, continues now and then without let-up which is being highlighted by Filipino suicidal bombers, unknown to many is another kind of “war” that is intensely raging that is proving to be the only road to peace because it is the ultimate offensive that uproots the causes of conflicts. That “war” has many moves but carries only one name, “cooperativism.” Aptly described as the best “recruiter” of terrorists, poverty, gross inequity and social injustices breed violence, thus, these must be stopped. And the best way of containing these extraordinary phenomena which are becoming ordinary is to make the people productive by developing fully their potentials and enhancing their skills through education. Such was the spirit that drove former rebels headed by Mr. Diolito Sonido to lay down their arms in then war-torn Zamboanga to dedicate their lives to liberate the poor from the clutches of ignorance and poverty through cooperative education. In 2001, they established the Western Mindanao Cooperative College in Zamboanga City with only 49 students to begin with enrolled in technical courses. After 19 years of sheer hard work and with single-minded adherence to cooperative quality education, the college has now more than 5,000 enrollees

in both professional and technical fields of education. The Cooperative College has served its mission very well in providing quality education to thousands of poor but deserving students and whose graduates are now front-lining the cause of uplifting the plight of the marginalized sectors in combating poverty in the war-torn region of Mindanao. While cooperative education has found its mark to make life better for our poor but struggling people, the quest for peace is pursued in more ways than one as violence comes in many forms. Being politically and ideologically neutral, cooperatives have shown that all warring forces can come together in the spirit of unity. In fact in Mindanao, we have cooperatives of the military, of the MNLF, of MILF and cooperatives in the red areas. It is through cooperatives that they put their trust in the government as shown by the Binidayan Moro Liberation Front (MNLF) producers Cooperatives based in the far-flung mountainous area of Basak, Binidayan, Lanao del Sur. The cooperative is now scaling heights as it is engaged into abaca and mushroom production and catering to nearby communities of its finished products In Kora-kora, Munai, Lanao del Norte, some 15,000 MILF combatants of the North Western Mindanao Front with 5 division commanders and hundreds of

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front commanders under Kumander Bravo are now laying down their arms (but have not yet surrendered) to be organized into some 151 cooperatives. They are now shouting, “MGA PAGARI AKON, SAMA-SAMA NA TANU KOOPERATIBA. ISA LANG ANG AMING ARMAS NGAYON –KOOPERATIBA! This amazing degelopment was followed by the MILF combatants of the North Eastern Mindanao Front from the Special Unit Task Group in Camp Argam, Lanao del Sur with some 1,500 combatants under the command of Sultan Abdul Amoran who is half Maranaw and half Higaonon. They are now organized into IGPANAYADUG SA ABAGA TA BAYUG AGRICULTURE COOPERATIVE. In Sibagat, Agusan Sur, no less than the amazing Chieftain of the 10,000-Manobo Tribe by the name of Datu Arnold Acebedo who was known before as Kumander Datu Subang of the NPA surrendered and are now organizing themselves into cooperatives. This is also true in Lingig, Surigao del Sur where the Manobo Cemuliwanon Agri Cooperative was organized with some 1,300 members, 300 of whom where former NPA combatants. See PEACE, page 11

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US gov’t grants $213-M aid for PH poverty reduction program MANILA – The United States has extended a USD213-million grant to the Philippines to finance a program that aims to reduce poverty, promote

private-sector-led growth, and strengthen good governance in the country. On behalf of the Philippine government, Finance Secretary Carlos Domin-

Coping techniques of teachers in the new normal education By CHONA SUMINDAY MAQUILING Teacher I Tonggo Elementary School

SCHOOLS around the world are adapting to the new relaities that have resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic. Uncertainty is widespread as officials from K-12 through higher education work hard to keep students, teachers and non-teaching staff safe while providing the best possible learning environments. One constant is that technology will play a central role in any and all eventual scenarios. IT leaders need to build strategies around resilience, reliability, speed and flexibility to enable non-disrupted learning experience. First, build a more resilient and reliable infrastructure. This encompasses a missioncritical operation support plan, authorized personnel to monitor and automate daily

route tasks and performance monitoring. Second, establish a scalable architecture. Complement public clud with multi-cloud solutions which can protect against on-campus workload capacity shortage. Third, create a resilience community for teacfhers. This allows IT leaders to provide guidelines and offers a platform to share best practices. It’s up to school IT leaders to get in front of COVID-19 uncertainties by being proactive and cognizant of their technology and budget options and uncertainties. COVID-19 is also a time to review their school’s service provider relationships. It’s also time to review their outsourced platforms and infrastructure.

guez III signed the grant for the Economic Growth and Democratic Governance with Equity (EGDGE) program, which will be implemented over a fiveyear period until September 2025. Mission Director Lawrence Hardy II signed the accord on behalf of the US Agency for International Development (USAID). “We thank USAID for this latest support by the United States government by way of a USD213 million

grant for the Duterte administration’s paramount goal of accelerating poverty reduction and attaining financial inclusion for all Filipinos,” Dominguez said in signing the grant agreement. “This American aid in support of the overriding concern of the Duterte government underscores the strong and enduring bilateral ties between the US Government and the Government of the Republic of the Philippines that transcend the political chatter.”

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viable,” Landbank president and chief executive officer Cecilia Borromeo said during the virtual signing of six transport modernization programs with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) Monday. The bus modernization program, or the Interim Rehabilitation Support to Cushion Unfavorably-affected Enterprises by Covid-19 for Better Urban Services (I-RESCUE BUS) transport lending program, aims to support public transportation cooperatives that are members of the consortium selected for the Metro Manila Bus Modernization Program.

Any outdoor space is an opportunity, whether you have a beautiful wooded area or you have concrete jungle. From sidewalk math to history walks to socially distanced singing, educators are finding ways to teach outdoors across environments and subjects. It takes thinking differently teachers are already doing because of COVID-19. There are ways to take advantage of that. You just have to flip a little dimmer switch in your mind.

Plan for physical distancing, of course. While it’s easier to maintain six feet of separation from peers outside, designing classes for coronavirus safety still takes planning. Educators are using individual mats or even painted lines on concrete to help students maintain their distance. Connect children’s curiosity to content. While distractions like street noise can be planned for, others will be unexpected. In those cases, improv skills might come in handy. If a bald eagle

MANILA – State-owned Land Bank of the Philippines (Landbank) is willing to increase its PHP3-billion lending facility for the government’s bus modernization program if additional needs arise. “Yes, if there will be a need and also if the program or the availers prove to be

flies overhead while your class is outside, you might pause to watch the eagle and then pose a question to connect children’s curiosity to content. The baseline level includes practices that may already occur in many schools: field trips, recess and traditional lessons held outside in good weather. The next level involves using outdoor experiences to generate questions or ideas, such as taking photos as story prompts. The third level entails thematic units in which students examine environmental or neighborhood issues.

Role of Information Technology in Education During the COVID-19 By JINA M. ORBITA, Teacher I Doña Consuelo Elementary School Division of Ozamiz City

Look into the eyes of a child and you instinctively know it – the future belongs to the learners. Look into your own eyes in the mirror and you instinctively know it – humanity is on a critical learning journey, and we must literally learn our way into a better future. Connection fuels this learning, but inclusion and empathy are the preconditions

that ensure learning takes us in the right direction. Now more than ever, being digitally connected is vital to life itself, and those without a secure and reliable digital connection are at an unacceptably widening disadvantage. The COVID-19 outbreak continues to disrupt school and education, not just because it demands an evolution in online learning, but because

partnerships, and interagency coordination; and assistance to develop and strengthen the capital markets, such as municipal bond financing and the promotion of innovative financial products. It also includes assistance to improve regulatory governance by strengthening the capacity of public officials to develop transparent regulations and expanding opportunities for civil society advocacy for fair and See AID, page 11

Landbank open to hike P3-B loan facility for bus modernization

Embracing Distance Learning During the Coronavirus Pandemic By GUENIE M. MINTALAR, Teacher I Sinusa Elementary School Division of Ozamiz City

T h e D OF s ai d t h e EGDGE program “aims to advance poverty reduction, justice, and peace in the country” and “also seeks to advance macroeconomic fundamentals and open governance in order to promote inclusive growth for a more prosperous, self-reliant and stable Philippines.” Equivalent to about PHP10.8 billion, the grant covers technical assistance on public financial management, domestic resource mobilization, public-private

it demands revolution to close the dangerous gap of digital inequity in learning. COVID-19 has rapidly rewritten all our realities, demanding that we learn as much and as fast as we can. For this education to happen, you need connection, which provides continuity and virtual access – both of which are vital. When the digital difference between ‘have’ vs. ‘have not’ becomes ‘know’ vs. ‘know not’, everyone’s shared future is at risk.

Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation LAND TRANSPORTATION FRANCHISING AND REGULATORY BOARD Regional Franchising and Regulatory Office No. 11 Balusong Ave., McArthur Highway, Matina, Davao City

Landbank president and chief executive officer Cecilia Borromeo

Borrowers may tap the lending facility to as much as 80 percent of a vehicle’s acquisition cost at a fixed 5 percent annual interest rate for the first three years.

Maximum loan term is seven years, including a two-year grace period on the principal amount. A memorandum of See LOAN, page 11

Petition for Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate an AIRCONDITIONED UV EXPRESS service.

Petition for Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a TH FREIGHT TRUCK Service.

Petition for Extension of Validity of a Certificate of Public Convenience to operate a PUJ Dual Ordinary Regular service.

YOLMA B. CHATTO, Case No. R11-EV-UV-2020-10-147 Petitioner. (2016-XI-00147)

NOEL S. ALOM, Case No. R11-EV-TH-2020-10-655 Petitioner. (2015-XI-00655/2015-15129)

ALNASIR T. RIBUAN, Case No. R11-EV-PJ-2020-10-019 Petitioner. (2016-XI-00019)

NOTICE OF HEARING

Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of an AIRCONDITIONED UV EXPRESS service on the route: DAVAO CITY – BANSALAN (DAVAO DEL SUR) AND VICE VERSA with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on DJunee 28, 2021. In the petition filed on October 6, 2020. petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of said certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized. NOTICE is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on October 27, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. at this office at the above address. At least TEN (10) Days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Parties opposed to the granting of the petition must file their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time. This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence. WITNESS Atty. ARMAND B. DIOSO, Regional Director, this 7th day of October 2020 at Davao City, Philippines.

Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a TH FREIGHT TRUCK service on the route: WITHIN DAVAO CITY AND FROM SAID PLACE TO ANY POINT IN THE ISLAND OF MINDANAO accessible to motor vehicle traffic and vice versa with the use of ONE (1) units, which Certificate will expire on December 17, 2020. In the petition filed on October 7, 2020, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of said certificate to operate along the same route with the use of the same unit previously authorized. NOTICE is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on OCTOBER 29, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. at this office at the above address. At least TEN (10) Days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao Parties opposed to the granting of the petition must file their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time. This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence. WITNESS Atty. ARMAND B. DIOSO, Regional Director, this 8th day of October 2020 at Davao City, Philippines.

Petitioner is a grantee of a Certificate of Public Convenience issued in this case authorizing the operation of a PUJ Dual Ordinary Regular service on the route: MATINA PANGI with the use of ONE (1) unit, which Certificate will expire on February 18, 2021. In the petition filed on October 8, 2020, petitioner requests authority to extend the validity of said Certificate to operate along the same route with use of the same unit previously authorized. NOTICE is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on September 10, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. at this office at the above address. NOTICE is hereby given that this petition will be heard by this Board on October 28, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. at this office at the above address. At least TEN (10) Days prior to the above date petitioner shall publish this Notice once in a newspaper of general circulation in Mindanao. Parties opposed to the granting of the petition must file their written opposition supported by documentary evidence on or before the above date furnishing a copy of the same to the petitioner, and may if they so, desire appear on said date and time. This petition will be acted upon by this Board on the basis of its records and the documentary evidence submitted by the parties, unless the Board deems it necessary to receive additional documentary and/or oral evidence. WITNESS Atty. ARMAND B. DIOSO, Regional Director, this 9th day of October 2020 at Davao City, Philippines.

(Sgd.) Atty. CATTLEYA B. ACAYLAR Acting Chief Transportation Development Officer

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Internet Provider Converge Acquires 200 Suzuki Carry Units

LAST September 17, 2020, Suzuki Auto San Fernando and Converge Communications & Information Technology Solutions, Inc. celebrated the Ceremonial Turnover of 200 unit of Suzuki Carry. With a new fleet of reliable and practical units, Converge will now be able to intensify even more its customer service as Suzuki’s Carry makes it possible to amplify their logistical requirements. The Ceremonial Turnover was attended by Laus Group of Companies (LGC) Executive Director Diorella Laus, Converge Co-Founder Grace Uy, Converge CEO Dennis Uy, LGC Chairman and CEO Lisset Laus-Velasco and LGC President Paul Laus. The Carry is backed by more than 40 years of Suzuki compact truck experience in different environments and weather condition, which

makes it the most suitable vehicle for Converge with all the daily field work required to make sure their clients’ satisfaction. Rust and corrosion is the least to worry about with galvanized steel plates used for the entire bed of the compacttruck, on top of the sealers and

undercoating used for its underbody and its stainlesssteel exhaust system is rust-resistant as well. Flooded roads with water levels as high as 30cm won’t be a roadblock when clients call for Converge’s support team as its engine air intake is placed in a high

position. The Carry is powered by a high-power and high-fuel efficient 4-cylinder 1.5 liter engine which can produce up to 71KW/600rpm, with a maximum torque of 134N.m/4,400rp. The Carry is available in two variants, the Carry Cab and Chassis 1.5L at Php499,000.00,

and the Carry Truck 1.5L at Php509,000.00. Customization is available upon request of customer. For more information on the Carry, you may visit Suzuki Philippines’ website, https:// auto.suzuki.com.ph/ all-new-carry to get to know more about the vehicle that

is a reliable work partner designed to make your business grow as you achieve new milestones and celebrate more wins! For more information about Suzuki Philippines and its automobiles, please visit www. suzuki.com.ph and like them on www. facebook.com/ SuzukiAutoPH.

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Pdp-laban Mindanao stalwart dismayed over Cayetano’s tactics CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - Pdp-Laban Mindanao vice chair Dr. Manuel Jaudian , in an interview, expressed dismay on House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano “for not honoring the gentleman’s agreement” on the sharing of the Speakership in the House of Representatives. “Not honoring the agreement does not speak well of his (Cayetano’s) character and put to ridicule all members of congress. At this time of pandemic when words are our bonds, his act is an insult to President Duterte who brokered the term sharing agreement. The party was hoodwinked into believing that Speaker Cayetano is a man of his word. Cayetano’s squid tactics now unmasked him as a man who is willing to eat his own words just to advance his political agenda with his new elks in congress,” Jaudian said. Velasco was the top pick of the President’s political party, the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan, to lead the House in the last election. Duterte warns against not honoring House term-sharing deal In a meeting June 24, last year, President Rodrigo warned his two allies Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano and Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Velasco against breaking the term-sharing deal they agreed upon. Duterte reminded them that they shared a “gentle-

Infra projects continue in WV despite COVID-19 By JEMIN B. GUILLERMO

TERM-SHARING. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte shares a light moment with some of the distinguished guests during the Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP) Thanksgiving Night at the Peninsula Manila in Makati City on June 24, 2019. With the President are (from left) Senator Bong Go, House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano, Senator Francis Tolentino, Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Velasco, House Speaker Gloria MacapagalArroyo, and Leyte First District Rep. Martin Romualdez. Duterte on Sunday (Nov. 24, 2019) says Cayetano and Velasco should honor term-sharing for House speakership. (Presidential photo of Karl Norman)

men’s agreement” to take turns to hold the highest position at the House of Representatives. “If anyone of them would not honor it, be it Lord Velasco or si Peter Cayetano that is -- that would be his decision,” Duterte said in a media interview in Davao City . “But iyon, he has to take care that there is an agreement of sharing. If you violate it… Usapan ‘yan (that’s an agreement),” he added. Pressed for a response on the possibility of the term-sharing deal being ignored, Duterte said: “We should answer that question when we cross the bridge.”

PDP Mindanao vice chair Dr. Manny Jaudian (center) with Sen. Koko Pimentel and Sen. Manny Pacquiao

Duterte, who earlier distanced himself from the term-sharing deal, said he might step in should tension arise between the two

lawmakers and the House. Under the term-sharing deal brokered by Duterte on July 22, Cayetano would See DISMAYED, page 10

dial Road which is already 80-percent complete. The P92-million project connects the towns of Sta. Barbara, New Lucena, and Zarraga towns in Iloilo, and is expected to be completed in November if the weather is favorable, he said. The project, once completed, will help decongest the major thoroughfare in central part of Iloilo and will cut down by 30 minutes travel time. L i ke w is e, G on z a l e s said that there is also a P55-million flood control project along Simbalon River, Barangay Lanag, Leon, Iloilo and targeted to be completed in October this year. There is also another flood control project for Sipalay River in Sipalay City, Negros Occidental is also being built. According to him, the 3-phase project started in 2018, and so far two phases amounting to P300 million are done. “The third phase of the project will be completed by March next year,” Gonzales said. (JBG/PIA6)

Republic of the Philippine’s SUPREME COURT 4TH SHARI’A CIRCUIT COURT 4th Sharia’ a Judicial District Iligan City

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IN RE; JOINT PETITION TO APPROVED AND CIVIL CASE NO.2020-069 AND REGISTER THE DIVORCE OF SPOUSES EARL HELJIE U. GONZALES AND EMMYLYN B. AGUAVIVA-GONZALES, EARL HELJIE U. GONZALES AND EMMYLYN B. AGUAVIVA-GONZALES, 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 OCTOBER 25, 2007 at KOLAMBUGAN, 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 summons and other legal process relative to this case at their residents BRGY. 1, TALAKAG, BUKIDNON, and PUROK 33, MARIA CHRISTINA, ILIGAN CITY, 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 THIRTEEN (13) 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 OCTOBER 25, 2007, 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 OCTOBER 23, 2020 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 22ND day of SEPTEMBER, 2020

October 12, 2020 SGD. ATTY. JOFFREY M. SUYAO, CESO III Regional Director Publication Notice R.A. 10172

ILOILO CIT Y, Aug. 10 (PIA) – Despite the threat of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the government’s Build, Build, Build program continues in Western Visayas In today’s Laging Handa Network Briefing organized by the Philippine Information Agency and hosted by Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Martin Andanar, Assistant Secretary Jonji Gonzales of the Office of Presidential Assistant for the Visayas (OPAV) said that two infrastructure projects were already completed in the region. Gonzales said that the Department of Transportation (DOTr), through the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), has already finished two projects at the Iloilo Commercial Port Complex in La Paz, Loboc, Iloilo City. “These two projects will boost trade and tourism in Iloilo province,” he said. He added that there is also a 2.14-kilometer bypass road along Metro Iloilo Ra-

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Publication Notice R.A. 10172 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Davao Occidental Ciry/ Municipality: Malita

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

Date: October 2, 2020

In Compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. _I_ 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 IRENER GO JUIT has filed with this Office, a petition for CHANGE OF FIRST NAME of child from ________ to _________ and Correction of SEX from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of IRENER GO JUIT at Talisayan, Misamis Oriental and whose parents are ER JUIT and REBECCA GO. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than October 20, 2020.

In Compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRG Memorandum Circular No. _I_ 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 CHITO PALARCA QUIRUBIN has filed with this Office, a petition for CHANGE OF FIRST NAME of child from “ROSITO” to “CHITO” in the Certificate of Live Birth of CHITO PALARCA QUIRUBIN at Talisayan, Misamis Oriental and whose parents are Segundo Quirubin and Apolinaria Palarca. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than October 20, 2020.

In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Acr No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that GRASALIE GRAJO TORRES has filed with this Office a petition for change of first name from “GRASALE CEPRIANA” to “GRASALIE” in the birth certificate of GRASALE CEPRIANA SALAS GRAJO who was born on JULY 11, 1960 at JAGNA, BOHOL and whose parents are PABLO GRAJO and JUANA LACRE SALAS. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than OCTOBER 2, 2020.

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mindanaodaily.ads@gmail.com Republic of the Philippines Province of Bukidnon CITY OF MALAYBALAY * * * Office of the Sangguniang Panlungsod EXCERPT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE 50TH REGULAR SESSION OF THE 8TH SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD FOR CY 2020 OF THE CITY OF MALAYBALAY, BUKIDNON HELD AT THE SP SESSION HALL ON AUGUST 4, 2020. PRESENT:

Hon. Vice Mayor Jay Warren R. Pabillaran, Presiding Officer Hon. Councilor Estelito R. Marabe Hon. Councilor Niko P. Aldeguer Hon. Councilor Rendon P. Sangalang Hon. Councilor Hollis C. Monsanto Hon. Councilor Erwin A. Damasco Hon. Councilor Cromwell Kiril D. Dinlayan Hon. Councilor Louel M. Tortola Hon. Councilor Victor M. Barroso (On Line) Hon. Councilor Christopher B. Soria (On Line) Hon. Councilor Kathleen Cecille C. Pagaling Hon. Councilor Renato S. Sumbongan

ABSENT:

Hon. Councilor Bonifacio G. Valiente (Official Business) Hon. Councilor Dave Julian A. Balore (Official Business) ORDINANCE NO. 944 Series of 2020 Authored by: Hon. Kathleen Cecille C. Pagaling Co- Authored: Atty. Rendon P. Sangalang

AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING THE PROGRAMS, SERVICES, PRIVILEGES AND BENEFITS FOR SOLO PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES PURSUANT TO REPUBLIC ACT 8972, KNOWN AS THE SOLO PARENT ACT OF 2000. WHEREAS, under R.A. No. 8972 otherwise known as the Solo Parent Act of 2000, it is a declared policy of the State to promote the family as the foundation of the nation, strengthen its solidarity and ensure its total development. Towards this end, it shall develop a comprehensive program of services for solo parents and their children; WHEREAS, R.A. No. 7160 otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, specifically Section 458 (a) provides that “The Sangguniang Panlungsod, as the legislative body of the city, shall enact ordinances, approve resolutions and appropriate funds for the general welfare of the city and its inhabitants pursuant to Section 16 of this Code and in the proper exercise of the corporate powers of the municipality as provided for under Section 22 of this Code”; WHEREAS, the same Code mandates each Local Government Unit, through their respective Sanggunian, to approve Ordinances to provide for the care of disabled persons, paupers, the aged, the sick, persons of unsound mind, abandoned minors, juvenile delinquents, drug dependents, abused children and other needy and disadvantaged persons, particularly children and youth below eighteen (18) years of age; and subject to availability of funds, establish and provide for the operation of centers and facilities for the said needy and disadvantaged persons;

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SECTION 5. FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULE- The employer shall provide for a flexible work schedule of solo parents. That the same shall not affect individual company productivity; Provided, further, that any employer may request exemptions from the above requirements from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on certain meritorious grounds. In the case of employees in the government service, flexible working hours will be subject to the discretion of the head of the agency. In no case shall the weekly working hours be reduced in the event the agency adopts the flexible working hour schedule format (flexi-time). In the adoption of the flexi-time, the core working hours shall be prescribed taking into consideration the needs of the service. SECTION 6. WORK DISCRIMINATION- No employer shall discriminate against any solo parent employee with respect to terms and conditions of employment on account of his/her status. SECTION 7. PARENTAL LEAVE- In addition to leave privileges under existing laws, parental leave of not more than seven (7) working days every year shall be granted to any solo parent employee who has rendered service for at least one (1) year. The seven-day parental leave shall be non-cumulative.

WHEREAS, the enactment of this Ordinance is imperative.

NOW THEREFORE, be it ORDAINED as it is hereby ORDAINED by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Malaybalay City in a session assembled:

ARTICLE II DEFINITIONS SECTION 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS. For purposes of this Ordinance and pursuant to Republic act No. 8972, the following terms shall mean:

(a) SOLO PARENT – refers to an unmarried, separated, annulled, widower and widowed individual and person falling under the enumeration provided under Section 3 (a), R.A. No. 8972 and its implementing Rules and Regulations, who has taken the sole responsibility of parenthood, including women who became pregnant due to sexual abuse and those whose spouses are detained or are physically or mentally incapacitated;

Solo Parents are the following:

1. Women who got pregnant as a result of rape and decided to keep and raise the child; 2. A widow or widower left alone to take responsibility for her/his child/children; 3. Has a spouse currently detained for at least a year for a criminal conviction; 4. Has a spouse with physical or mental incapacity of helping out (a public medical practitioner should certify the medical condition of the spouse); 5. Legally separated for at least one (1) year and keeps the custody of the children; 6. Annulled and keeps the custody of the children; 7. Is unmarried and abandoned, but has the custody of the children; 8. Any family member who has taken the full responsibility of rearing the children; and 9. Any other person who may not be the parent, but is taking care and financially supports a child.

(b) INDIGENT SOLO PARENT – refers to one whose net income falls below the poverty threshold set by the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) and is not receiving a monthly pension or allowance from a concerned public or private entity beyond such poverty threshold, as assessed and verified by CSWDO and or DSWD; (c) CHILDREN – refer to those living with and dependent upon the solo parent for support and sustenance, who are unmarried, unemployed and not more than eighteen (18) years of age, or even over eighteen (18) years but are incapable of self-support because of mental and/or physical defect/disability. (d) PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY – with respect to their minor child shall refer to the rights and duties of the parents as defined in Article 220 of Executive Order No. 209, as amended, otherwise known as the “Family Code of the Philippines” and as provided for in ‘Malaybalay Code of Parental Responsibility; (e) PARENTAL LEAVE – shall mean leave benefits granted to a solo parent to enable him/her to perform parental duties and responsibilities where physical presence is required; (f) FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULE – is the right granted to a solo parent employee to vary his/her arrival and departure time without affecting the core work hours as defined by the employer; (g) CSWDO – refers to the City Social Welfare and Development Office of the City Government of Malaybalay. (h) DSWD – refers to the Department of Social Welfare and Development Office; ARTICLE III WELFARE SERVICES AND ADDITIONAL PRIVILEGES AND BENEFITS SECTION 4. INCORPORATION OF WELFARE SERVICES, PRIVILEGES AND BENEFITS. - Notwithstanding that the mandate under R.A. No. 8972 is unto the national government, its agencies and instrumentalities, by this local legislation, the City of Malaybalay formally imposes upon itself the obligation to augment the support provided to solo parents and their children, including among others, the welfare services, special privileges and benefits that the law has enumerated such as livelihood assistance, counselling, parent effectiveness critical

(a) The solo parent may go to the agency providing such benefit bringing with him/ her the Identification Card issued by the City Social Welfare and Development office;

(b) Undergo the necessary qualifying activities required by the agency as prescribed by the Rules Implementing R.A. 8972; and

(c) Comply with the requirements set forth by the agency providing the service for the duration of the assistance (e.g. schooling, livelihood) subject to existing rules of the agency concerned.

(a) He/she has rendered at least one (1) year of service whether continuous of broken at that time of the affectivity of this ordinance;

(b) He/she has notified his/her employer of the availment thereof within a reasonable time period; and

SECTION 9. NON-CONVERSION OF PARENTAL LEAVE- In the event that the parental leave is not availed of, said leave shall not be convertible to cash unless specifically agreed upon previously. However, if said leave were denied as a result of non-compliance with the provisions of this Ordinance by an employer, the aforementioned leave may be used as a basis for the computation of damages. SECTION 10. CREDITING OF EXISTING LEAVE- If there is an existing or similar benefit under a company policy, or a collective bargaining agreement or collective negotiation agreement, the same shall be credited as such. If the same is greater than the seven (7) working days provided for in the Ordinance, the greater benefit shall prevail. Emergency or contingency leave provided under a company policy or a collective bargaining agreement shall not be credited as compliance with the parental leave provided for under this Ordinance.

(a) Medical Assistance – Solo parents are entitled to free laboratory and medicines at the Malaybalay City Health Office;

(b) Death or Burial Assistance – Solo parent and his/her un-emancipated child shall be entitled to an additional death benefit or burial assistance of One Thousand Pesos (P1,000.00) aside from the amount or assistance already being given by the City Government, without prejudice to increasing the same at the Mayor’s discretion when the City’s budget permits;

(c) Livelihood Assistance- Solo parents shall have priority in the grant of livelihood assistance under any of the City’s applicable programs and projects, subject to the qualification requirements under existing ordinances, rules and regulations;

(d) Educational Assistance – Solo Parent is entitled to educational (formal or non-formal) assistance subject to availability of funds per semester and his/her children school supplies (subject for evaluation).

(e) Housing Services- No less than five percent (5%) of the beneficiaries in any new housing site under the city’s socialized housing program should come from the ranks of the solo parents subject to the program’s requisites. Provided, that the beneficiaries’ equity requirement shall be reduced to fifty percent (50%) of the prescribed amount, but the remaining half shall nonetheless be paid in a manner set by applicable city ordinance, regulation or priority. ARTICLE IV REGISTRATION AND AVAILMENT OF BENEFITS

SECTION 12. REGISTRATION – The City Government of Malaybalay, through the CSWD shall undertake a city – wide registration of all the solo parents and their children in the forty- six (46) barangays of the city for purposes of obtaining, among others, information on their names, ages, addresses income including the source thereof, number of children per solo parent and the circumstances of being solo. SECTION 13. ISSUANCE OF ID – The CSWD shall cause the issuance of a Solo Parent Identification Card which shall be considered as competent evidence of identity and membership in the sector as well as of the entitlement to the benefits under this ordinance and of R.A. No. 8972.

Solo parent I.D. Requirements: 1. Proof that the applicant is a solo parent. Applicant must present either a death certificate of spouse, decree of legal separation or annulment or sworn statement of circumstances as a solo parent; 2. Barangay Certification that the applicant is a resident of the barangay for at least one (1) year; 3. Birth Certificate of the child/children below 18years old; 4. Cedula; 5. Two (2) pcs. 1x1 picture; and 6. Availment of proper insurance deemed sufficient by the CSWDO.

Section 14. ASSESSMENT. – An applicant who manifests the need for assistance under this Ordinance is subject to assessment by a social worker at the City Social Welfare and Development office. The assessment shall cover, but not limited to, the following: (a) Determination of the applicant’s category as enumerated in Article II, Section 3(a) of this Ordinance and the provisions of R.A. No. 8972, including the provisions of its implementing rules and regulations; (b) Evaluation of the needs of the applicant and his/her children as basis for provision of the appropriate service and intervention; (c) Identification of the level of readiness of the applicant to receive a particular service/ assistance, which shall serve as the basis for the conduct of social preparation activities prior to the provision of such service/assistance; and (d) Identification of existing and potentially available resources that may support the applicant and his/her children.

Section 15. PROCEDURES IN ACCESSING SERVICES FOR SOLO PARENTS. – A person who needs assistance under this Ordinance and R.A. No. 8972 shall comply with the following process:

Section 19. PROCEDURE FOR THE TERMINATION OF BENEFITS.

(a) A solo parent shall manifest to the Social Welfare Development office his/her intention to withdraw the availment of the benefits under this Ordinance.

(b) If the solo parent does not voluntarily manifest his/her intention to terminate the provisions of benefits and based on a report by the employer or any interested person, shall conduct the necessary assessment/evaluation to ascertain if grounds for termination and withdrawal of benefits exist.

The identification card shall cease to be effective upon the lapse of one (1) year from issuance, unless renewed based on a new assessment and evaluation. Failure to renew will mean that he/she has changed his/her status as a solo parent.

(c) The solo parent shall be informed of the result of the assessment/evaluation and termination of the service, if warranted, through written notice. The termination shall take effect thirty (30) days from the receipt of the notice of termination.

(d) The solo parent and his/her children shall undergo psychosocial counselling with the social worker to prepare them for independent living. The termination of said benefits shall be without prejudice to re-application should the circumstances so warrant.

SECTION 11. ADDITIONAL SERVICES, PREVILEGES AND BENEFITS- In addition to the welfare services, privileges and benefits provided by law, solo parents who are residents of the City of Malaybalay and/or their children shall be entitled to the following privileges and benefits, to wit:

SECTION 1. TITLE. This Ordinance shall be known as the “SOLO PARENTS’ ORDINANCE OF MALAYBALAY CITY”.

The City shall, therefore, assist in every way possible the solo parents in the raising of their families and in providing their children a better future hoping that such efforts will contribute greatly to the continued realization of a “Child Friendly City”.

Section 17. PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION OF BENEFITS. – An applicant who was determined by a social worker to be eligible for assistance may apply for benefits under this Ordinance through the following:

Section 18. DISQUALIFICATION – Change of civil status shall automatically result to disqualification from any of the entitlements under this Ordinance or when the beneficiary remains qualified under existing or applicable ordinances, rules or policies and programs of the City.

ARTICLE I TITLE, POLICY AND OBJECTIVE

SECTION 2. POLICY AND OBJECTIVE. The City of Malaybalay adheres to the declared policy of the State as provided in Section 2 of Republic Act No. 8972, otherwise known as the Solo Parents’ Welfare Act of 2000.

Section 16. AVAILMENT – Proof of membership and entitlement shall be presented by the solo parent and/or his/her child to avail of the benefits granted under R.A. No. 8972 and this Ordinance;

SECTION 8. CONDITIONS FOR ENTITLEMENT OF PARENTAL LEAVE - A solo parent shall be entitled to parental leave provided that:

WHEREAS, solo parents bear the heavy burden of raising the family and providing their children a better future. They single-handedly do parental duties and responsibility. WHEREAS, in the City of Malaybalay, the number of solo parents is expected to be very substantial and must, therefore, be attended to as the City is really serious in preventing the consequent problems of solo parenthood such as poverty, lack of employment, children deprived of education and juvenile delinquents;

who were able to avail of the benefits under this Ordinance shall be made available by the concerned City Social Welfare and Development Office.

incidence stress debriefing, among others. Accordingly, the pertinent provisions of Republic Act No. 8972 are hereby considered written in this ordinance.

ARTICLE V OFFICE CREATION, SOLO PARENT ORGANIZATION AND SOLO PARENTS’ WEEK CELEBRATION Section 20. SOLO PARENTS’ DESK. A Solo Parent’s Desk is hereby created which shall be under the direct supervision of the City Social Welfare and Development office with the following function: (a) Develop a comprehensive social welfare and development program for solo parents and their children which shall include those herein listed;

(b) Coordinate and work with appropriate offices and agencies of the government in providing such welfare services, privileges and benefits to the intended beneficiaries;

(d) Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be assigned by the City Mayor or as may be prescribed by law of ordinance.

Section 21. PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT. The City Mayor shall appoint or assign personnel in the Solo Parents’ Desk who shall be primarily responsible in the over-all management of the program and accomplishment of the law’s objectives. Section 22. RIGHT TO ORGANIZE. The City encourages and gives its full support to the solo parents’ right to organize themselves per barangay for purposes beneficial to its members. The Solo Parents’ Federation shall assist the City in the effective implementation of the program. Prior consultation with it and its members shall be done in the management of the funds allocated for solo parents. Section 23. SOLO PARENTS’ WEEK. Every last week of November mandates the celebration of Solo Parents’ Week to give due recognition to the City’s solo parent residents. ARTICLE VI PENALTY PROVISIONS Section 24. PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS. Persons or companies found violating any provision of this Ordinance shall be penalized as follows:

(a) P1,500.00 fine for the first offense; (b) P2,500.00 fine for the second offense; (c) P5, 000.00 fine and suspension of business license for fifteen (15) days for the third and subsequent offenses.

If the violator is a corporation, organization, or any similar entity, the officials and Employees directly involved will be individually liable and penalized. Persons found guilty of falsification of documents to avail of the solo parent benefits will also be fined P5, 000.00 or one (1) month imprisonment or both at the discretion of the court. ARTICLE VII APPROPRIATION AND FINAL PROVISIONS Section 25. APPROPRIATION. For purposes of the mandates of this Ordinance, the Amount of One Million Pesos (Php1, 000,000.00) shall be provided for in the Annual Budget and in every succeeding budget year after, subject for availability of funds. Section 26. BARANGAY SOLO PARENT PROGRAM. All forty-six (46) barangays of this City are highly encouraged to establish their respective Solo Parents Program and to support as well as provide necessary funding assistance thereto by including it in their respective annual budget. Section 27. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE- If any part or provision of this Ordinance is declared unconstitutional or invalid, the same shall not affect the validity and effectivity of the other parts or provisions hereof. Section 28. REPEALING CLAUSE – All ordinances, rules or regulations in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.

(a) Visit the City Social Welfare and Development office to manifest his/her need for assistance;

Section 29. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE- This Ordinance shall take effect upon its approval and after publication in a newspaper of local circulation.

(b) Fill up the application form for the assistance indicating, but not limited to, the following information:

ENACTED.

i. Name; ii. Age; iii. Address; iv. Income per month; v. Source(s) of income; vi. Number of children; and vii. Circumstances of being solo;

(d) A social Case Study Report shall be prepared by the social worker based on the information/data provided for by the applicant, as well as his/her assessment of said applicant, indicating therein the appropriate assistance/service;

(e) Upon the favorable evaluation of the social worker, a Solo Parent Identification Card shall be issued to the solo parent within three (3) days from evaluation duly signed by the City Social Welfare Officer and the City Mayor. The Solo Parent Identification Card is necessary for the availment of benefits under R.A. No. 8972 and this Ordinance. Such Identification Card shall be valid for only (1) year, but may be renewed subject to new assessment and evaluation.

For the public information and guidance, a list of persons who applied and those

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PHOEBE CORAZON C. HIDALGO Sangguniang Panlungsod Secretary

APPROVED, August 4, 2020:

JAY WARREN R. PABILLARAN City Vice Mayor Presiding Officer

APPROVED: FLORENCIO T. FLORES, JR. City Mayor MDN: Sept 29, Oct 6 & 13, 2020

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ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) LEARNING MODALITIES ON PANDEMIC

For 1st Public Auction Pag-IBIG FUND CDO Housing Business Center 4th Floor Pag-IBIG Fund Bldg., JR Borja St., CDOC INVITATION TO BID

By RUBENETH V. SALAZAR SST-I/DALSC

November 4, 2020 The Pag-IBIG Fund Committee on Disposition of Acquired Assets hereby invites interested bidders who would like to purchase Pag-IBIG Fund acquired assets through Sealed Public Auction: TRANCHE AREAS NO.OF UNITS 1PB 1st Cagayan de Oro City 38 1PB 1st Misamis Oriental 17

PERIOD OF ACCEPTENCE OF BID OFFERS Oct. 28- Nov. 3, 2020 Oct. 28- Nov. 3, 2020

OPENING OF BID OFFERS November 4, 2020 November 4, 2020

GENERAL GUIDELINES

Interested parties are required to secure copies of OFFER TO BID (HQP-AAF-103 if individual bidder orHQP-AAF-238 if juridical entity) from the Acquired Asset frontline counter servicing, Pag-IBIG Fund Bldg., J.R Borja St. Cagayan de Oro City or may download the form at www.pagibigfund.gov.ph.

Properties shall be sold on an “AS IS, WHERE IS” basis which means that the bidder accepts whatever the physical status of the property/ies (including whether it is occupied or not).

All interested bidders are encouraged to inspect the property/ies before tendering their offer/s.The list of the properties for public auction may be viewed at www.pagibigfund.gov.ph/aa/aa.aspx.

Discounts are not applicable during First Sealed Public Auction.

5. Bidders are encouraged to visit our website, www.pagibigfund.gov.ph/aa/aa.aspx five (5) days prior the actual opening of bid offers, to check whether there is any erratum posted on the list of properties posted under the sealed public auction.

6. Bidders shall be required to register at the Acquired Asset frontline counter servicing (Ground Floor) Pag-IBIG Fund Bldg.,J,R Borja St. Cagayan de Oro City prior to dropping of sealed bid offer/s. Only bid offers from registered bidders shall be accepted and a registration stub will be issued as proof of registration.

Acceptance of sealed bid offer/s shall be from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM starting October 28, 2020 until November 3, 2020. Bidders are advised to submit their proposals together with a photocopy of their valid Identification (ID) card and latest proof of income only on the scheduled date of batch. No proposals shall be accepted earlier or later than the scheduled date.

Bidders may designate their Authorized Representatives, provided they shall issue the following documents: a. Notarized Special Power of Attorney (SPA) for individual-bidder. The SPA for bidding may be downloaded at www. pagibigfund.gov.ph (Other properties for sale-Disposition of Acquired Assets for Public Auction). Also, if the bidder is based or is currently working abroad, SPA must be notarized at the Philippine Consular Office.

b. Secretary’s Certificate for company-bidder.

NOTE: The suggested template of the said documents may be downloaded at www.pagibigfund.gov.ph.

9. The bidder shall state in words and in figures the amount of his/her bid offer and his/her chosen mode of payment in the Offer to Bid form. The BID OFFER shall not be lower than the minimum bid set by the Fund.

10. In the absence of a chosen mode of payment, the default mode of payment shall be long-term installment. Likewise, change on the winning bidder’s mode of payment shall not be allowed.

11. The determination of winning bidders shall be on the following dates and details:

Tranche

Date of Opening of Bid Offer/s November 4, 2020

Location 4th Flr.Pag-IBIG Fund Bldg., J.R. Borja St.,Cagayan de Oro City

12. The determination of winning bidders shall be monitored by a representative from Commission on Audit (COA). Attendance of the bidder/s in the venue is not required.

13. The bidder who offers the highest bid shall be declared as the winner.

14. In case there are identical offers constituting the highest bids, the tie shall be resolved by considering the Mode of Payment. The priority in terms of mode of payment shall be as follows:

a. Cash; b. Short-Term Installment; c. Long-Term Installment.

15. If there is still a tie after considering the mode of payment, it shall be resolved through toss coin. However, in case there are more than two (2) highest bidders, the tie shall be resolved through draw lots.

16. The result of the sealed public auction shall be released and posted in the Pag-IBIG Fund official website at www. pagibigfund.gov.ph. Bidders are encourage to check the result on the said website.

17. Any notification sent by Pag-IBIG Fund through email or SMS shall be sufficient compliance to the notification requirements and presumed to be deemed received by the buyer. In this regard, the Bidder shall ensure that the contact number and email address indicated on the Offer to Bid are active. The bidder shall inform PagIBIG Fund immediately on any changes on his/ her contact number.

18. The winning bidder shall be required to pay his/ her BID BOND equivalent to five percent (5%) of the BID OFFER and shall be paid within 3 working days after the publication of the winning bidders. It shall be in Philippine Currency and may be in the form of cash or manager’s check payable to Pag-IBIG Fund. It shall likewise serve as the down payment of the winning bidder.

19. For bidders whose bid bond is in the form of a MANAGER’S CHECK, they are advised to adhere to the current Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) memorandum relative to the proper handling of checks: Do not staple, crumple, fold, bind or pin checks.

20. Payment of the remaining ninety five percent (95%) bid offer balance may either be thru any of the following modes:

a. Cash Payment – the balance on the net selling price shall be paid not later than thirty (30) calendar days from date of signing of Deed of Conditional Sale (DCS).

b. Short-Term Installment – the balance on the net selling price shall be paid in equal monthly instalment and provided the chosen payment term shall not exceed twelve (12) months subject to an interest based on the Full Risk-Based Pricing Framework for three-year fixing period. c. Long-Term Installment – payment shall be in the form of monthly amortization based on the approved term, which may be up to a maximum of thirty (30) years with the following considerations:

c.1. Approval and term shall be subject to eligibility requirements stipulated under the Circular 428 Omnibus Guidelines on Sale of Pag-IBIG Fund Real and Other Properties Acquired;

c.2. The amount shall be the bidder’s bid offer, net of 5% downpayment;

c.3. The bidder shall be required to file his/her Long-Term Installment application and pay the processing fee within thirty (30) calendar days upon receipt of Notice of Award:

- Processing fee of Two Thousand Pesos (P2,000.00); - Equity, if applicable;

c.4. In case the Bid Offer, net of the five percent (5%) bid bond and additional discount, is still higher than the approved amount for Long Term Installment, the amount in excess shall be treated as equity. It shall be paid by the buyer within thirty (30) calendar days from receipt of Notice of Conditional Approval of Sale (NCAS). c.5. Original Borrowers who wish to participate on the Sealed Public Auction sale shall not be allowed to avail long term installment as mode of payment. They may only submit offer thru cash or short-term installment basis.

c.6. In case the application has been disapproved due to buyer’s fault, the 5% bidder’s bond shall be forfeited in favor of the Fund.

21. If the winning bidder fails or refuses to push through with the purchase of the property, or fails to pay in full the remaining balance within 30 calendar days from receipt of the Notice of Award (NOA), he shall lose his right as winning bidder and the 5% bidder’s bond shall be forfeited in favor of the Fund.

22. The Fund shall declare the next highest bidder as the winning bidder in case the sale to the original winning bidder is cancelled. He shall be required to pay a down payment of 5% of the offer price within 15 calendar days from notification and the remaining ninety five percent (95%) of his/her bid offer within the approved payment period. In the event there are two (2) or more complying bidders, the same rule on resolving ties shall be applied.

23. Interested parties may visit the Acquired Asset Unit and contact Mr. Don Dino D.Gonzalez, Jamaluddin S. Moti, Sam Elijah T. Velez, Jasper Ferdinand B. Sabijon or may contact tel. no. 08822) 722800, 09503530644, 09177085020. You may also email your inquiries for further details at cdohbc.lrrd2@pagibigfund.gov.ph.

PAG-IBIG FUND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS, TO WAIVE ANY FORMALITY THEREIN OR ACCEPT SUCH BIDS AS MAY BE CONSIDERED MOST ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE FUND. THE DECISION OF THE FUND IS FINAL AND BINDING. (Sgd.) ATTY. MARIE ANTONIETTE D. DIAZ Chairman, Committee on Disposition of Acquired Assets

The Department of Education (DepEd) appealed to the public to be openminded as education moves to the “New Normal”. DepEd Secretary, Leonor Magtolis Briones emphasized that education must continue even in times of crisis adhering to the President’s directive on the safety, health and well-being of the learners, teachers and personnel. In order to have continuity of learning, DepEd decided to use different learning modalities to address the needs of every learner. The Alternative Learning System, Division of Cagayan de Oro City headed by the Schools Division Superintendent, Cherry Mae L. Limbaco, PhD, CESO V abides with the no face-to-face modal-

ity of learning to ensure the safety and health protection of the learners. The ALS learning modality for this current school year 2020-2021 is modular distance learning wherein parents/guardians and adult learners age 21 above will pick up the Learning Kit intended for the month during their scheduled day. The Learning Kit contains Monthly Individual Learning Agreement (ILA), Monitoring of Learner’s Progress (MLP), and Learning Activity Sheets (LAS) locally produced by ALS Region 10 initiated by the ALS Regional Supervisor, Ray Butch D. Mahinay, PhD. The ILA will be the guide and timeline that serves as the weekly home learning plan of the learners. MLP is the progress record of the learner in his/her learning outputs. And the LAS is self-directed

and learner friendly learning material that can be done by the learner independently. The ALS teacher will monitor and follow up learner’s progress thru call, text messages and social media accounts to ensure best results of learning outcomes. Retrieval of LAS will be weekly according to schedule. ALS implementers guarantee that observance of health and safety protocols is strictly complied during the distribution and retrieval of learning kits. ALS implementers continues to serve the out-of-school youth and adult even in this time of pandemic because these teachers believe that one way to heal the wounds which brought by this crisis is to uplift their well-being and give hope to these learners through continuing their education.

LANDBANK hikes fund facility for LGU recovery efforts to P20 billion LANDBANK recently increased to P20 billion the fund available for local government units (LGU) to help revitalize their economies affected by the lockdowns imposed against the Covid-19 pandemic. The state-owned Bank’s RISE UP LGUs (Restoration and Invigoration package for a Self-sufficient Economy towards UPgrowth for LGUs) Lending Program—launched in July this year— was provided an initial fund of P10 billion to support provincial, city and municipal LGUs in the implementation of their local economic recovery plans. “LANDBANK has long established a solid partnership with the LGU sector, and we recognize their critical role as a catalyst in bringing sustainable development in their respective localities. Now more than ever, let me underscore our continued commitment to support all LGUs in revitalizing the local DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the late Spouses Ma. Lourdes M. Rosello and Hilario V. Rosello, Jr. died on January 29, 2012 and May 3, 2013 at Cagayan de Oro City, leaving an estate 1) parcel of land with Original Certificate of Title No. P-29859 situated in the barrio of Pongol, Municipality Libona, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of NINE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY SEVEN (9,765) SQUARE METERS, 2) Parcel of land with Original Certificate of Title No. P-29853 situated in the barrio of Pongol, Municipality Libona, Province of Bukidnon, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of EIGHT THOUSAND FORTY EIGHT (8,048) SQUARE METERS, 3) Parcel of land with Lot 792 Cad 372 declared under TD 940431 situated at Libertad, Misamis Oriental, containing an area of .5797 hectare, 4) parcel of land with Katibayan ng Orihinal na Titulo Blg. P-22636 situated in the municipality of Libertad, Province of Misamis Oriental, Island of Mindanao, containing an area of SIX THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SIX (6,206) SQUARE METERS, and has been the subject of an DEED OF EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS, filed by the heirs of Spouses Ma. Lourdes M. Rosello and Hilario V. Rosello, Jr., per DOC #422; PAGE #86; BOOK #37; Series of 2020 under the Notarial Registry of ATTY. REYNALDO A. VITORILLO. MDN: Oct. 13, 20 & 27, 2020

economy one town, one city, and one province at a time,” said LANDBANK President and CEO Cecilia C. Borromeo. In a virtual program of the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) entitled, “#FORWARD Strategy Dialogue Series on Rekindling Local Economic Growth,” Borromeo shared that LANDBANK is gearing up to finance more LGU projects with lower interest rates. As of October 2, P4.37 billion in loans have been approved for 25 LGUs, while another P17.6 billion for 34 LGUs are currently being processed for approval under the RISE UP LGUs Program. The facility has a fixed interest rate of 4 percent per annum until December 31, 2022. In terms of total loans to the LGUs, Borromeo said that as of September 15, 2020, outstanding loans have reached P51.5 billion, covering 43 provinces, 81 cities, and 502 municipalities. Under Republic Act 11494 or the “Bayanihan to Recover as One Act,” the Bank has also been allotted a P1-billion interest subsidy for new and existing loans secured by LGUs. Hosted by ULAP National President and Governor Dakila Carlo E. Cua, the virtual program forms part of the dialogue series focused on “putting fiscal order

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hold the highest position at the House for 15 months, or until October 2020, while Velasco would take over and serve until the 18th Congress ends in 2022. Cayetano was Duterte’s former foreign affairs secretary and running mate in the 2016 elections. On Nov. 11, Cayetano assured Velasco that the term-sharing agreement still stands. Velasco, for his part, expressed confidence that Cayetano would let him take over in 2022. Velasco feels sorry for Cayetano’s stunts Then, on October 2, last week, Velasco apologized to President Rodrigo Duterte and the public over the stunts pulled off by House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano and his allies in a bid to shelve the term sharing agreement. In a six-minute video posted on Facebook, Velasco said the public doesn’t deserve what lawmakers have been doing in recent days. “Humihingi po tayo ng paumanhin kay Pangulong Duterte

in place for local economic recovery.” Featured resource speakers included Department of Finance (DoF) Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Undersecretary Epimaco V. Densing III, DoF Assistant Secretary Antonio G. Lambino II, Bureau of Local Government Finance (DOFBLGF) Executive Director Niño B. Alvina, and Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) President and CEO Emmanuel G. Herbosa. In addition to providing financing, LANDBANK also serves the growing needs of LGUs for more accessible, safe, and convenient electronic banking channels. As of August, a total of P219.3 million in Real Property Taxes, Real Estate Taxes, and business permit payments from 110 LGUs were collected and facilitated through the LANDBANK Electronic Payment Portal and Express Payment System. As a depository bank, LANDBANK is serving all 146 cities and 81 provinces in the country. For more updates, please Follow, Like and Share the official LANDBANK Facebook, Instagram and YouTube accounts (@landbankofficial), Twitter (@LBP_Official), or visit the LANDBANK website (www. landbank.com). sa mga pangyayari sa kabila ng buong-pusong pag-aayos niya sa gusot,” he said. “Nakakahiya ang mga nangyayari- we are congressmen. We are called Honorables. Our Word is our Honor. The people should be able to trust their leaders when they give their word,” Velasco added. Cayetano on Wednesday (September 30) sought to court public sympathy by offering to resign during the plenary session at the House. However, this was rejected by 184 lawmakers in a vote since the chamber was in the middle of passing the 2021 national budget. Velasco told Cayetano to honor the agreement they made in front of the President as he promised to stick to it despite the Speaker’s “unwillingness” to step down. “Speaker Cayetano, you gave your word in front of the President to honor the term-sharing agreement. Please I appeal to you: Finish the budget and resign on October 14,” he said. (with reports from PNA/ Azer Parrocha and politics. com.ph)

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Indeed, the spirt of cooperativism shines through amidst the darkness of poverty and social injustices. Where the poor become the poorest especially the Indigenous Peoples because they are powerless to craft their own destiny; where massive hunger looms because of social injustice as the mode of production, ownership of basic utilities are controlled by the most influential capitalists in cohort with power-that-be as the economic dictatorship of the Oligarchs is grafted into the democratic representative assembly. Indeed, Who controls? Who profits? Who benefits. It was so amazing that no less than President Rodrigo Roa Duterte in his last SONA has underscored that the oligarchs should not be controlling water and electricity as these are means to life and must not be the subject of so much rakings by a few oligarchs Under the Present Dispensation, social change which has become so elusive all these years despite two-people power revolutions and 14 years of martial has now begun through COOPERATIVISM! As exemplified by the cooperatives of former combatants, the quest for peace in Mindanao cannot be done through bullets and bombs but by harnessing the collective power of the poor and oppressed thru cooperativism. MABUHAY ANG KOOPERATIBA TUNGO SA TUNAY NA KAPAYAPAAN!

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their skills, and produce winners that can bring pride to the country. Hence, we formed the Phoenix PULSE Racing team which will represent the country and put a spotlight to the Philippines at the international racing stage-whether on the real or virtual race track, Phoenix, together with Tuason Racing, are committed to create programs to achieve this goal,” Phoenix Petroleum Vice President for Integrated Marketing and Strategies Celina Matias said. Participants in the Phoenix PULSE Formula V1 Virtual Cup will get to drive the singleseat race car in Asseto Corsa on Windows PC, and will have two racing classes for the public: the Promotional Class for novice drivers who have no experience or are not associated in professional sim racing; and Sporting Class for professional e-Racers, who have competed in any sim racing events here and abroad. The qualifying rounds will start on October 10, with the final round set on December 12. Interested participants may check the complete race guidelines and mechanics, and register at rb.gy/3ijwyo. The Phoenix PULSE Formula V1 Virtual Cup 2020 Series is backed by LG Philippines, FamilyMart, PC Express, Top Lift, Seven Garage, Ribbon Arc, Sim Racing PH and the Automobile Association of the Philippines, with media partners C! Magazine, Inquirer Mobility, Autocar Philippines, Wheels Philippines, Time Attack Manila, and AutoDeal.

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“As you can see we are not slowing down especially at this time when the government has deemed it essential to continue upgrading infrastructures in the country. Doing so does not only raise the level of competitiveness of the manufacturing industry, but also shield the economy from the blows of the pandemic. We remain confident that we are well equipped to deliver great value and support to builders working to improve the competitiveness of Mindanao’s manufacturing sector and all our stakeholders in the region who are united in their dreams of a better Mindanao,” he said. ********** Holcim Philippines, Inc. (Philippine Stock Exchange: HLCM) is one of the leading building solution companies in the country. The Company has a deep portfolio

of innovative solutions fostered by a full range of products from structuring to finishing applications that can help local builders execute with high performance and efficiency a wide range of projects from massive infrastructure to simple home repairs. With cement manufacturing facilities in La Union, Bulacan, Batangas, Misamis Oriental and Davao, as well as aggregates and dry mix business and technical support facilities for building solutions, Holcim Philippines is a reliable partner of builders in the country. Holcim Philippines is also committed to the highest standards of sustainable operations and manufacturing excellence with its plants certified under ISO 14001:2004 (Environmental Management System), ISO 9001:2008 (Quality Management System) and OHSAS 18001:2007 (Occupational Health and Safety Management System). Holcim Philippines is a member of the LafargeHolcim Group, the world leader in the building materials industry present in 80 countries with over 75,000 employees.

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open regulation, the DOF said. With the DOF as the main implementing agency, the program is also designed to improve the enabling environment for private infrastructure investments; and assist in technical advising, training, lending guarantees, and/or private sector partnerships to promote startups and small and mediumsized enterprise development. It is also envisioned to support sound urban management practices and investment development strategies to create new economic hubs in areas outside Metro Manila. The governance aspect of the program will support anti-corruption institutions, spending agencies, and other relevant bodies in implementing reforms to improve transparency and accountability in public finance, the DOF said. To further strengthen good governance, the EGDGE program will also assist in adopting global best practices in the extractive industry; and support in promoting the swift and fair administration of justice through arbitration and mediation. Information technology (IT) will play a key role in improving judicial efficiency and expanding access to justice, and in supporting the use of appropriate e-governance tools under the program. The program will also assist in strengthening the country’s counter-trafficking institutions building the scale and sustainability of interventions, and targeting key hotspots and sectors. It is intended to promote interaction among local governments, civil society, and the private sector in activities that may include increasing third-party oversight of large-scale high-risk procurement projects, the DOF said. The EGDGE grant was endorsed by the Department of Foreign Affairs last May 27 and confirmed by the National Economic and Development Authority Board, which is chaired by President Rodrigo Duterte, on June 3. (PR)

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agreement (MOA) for the plans, procedures, and rules of this program, along with that of the Support Package for Environment-friendly

Mon-Tue, October 12-13, 2020 and Efficiently-Driven PUV (SPEED PUV) program, are among those signed by Borromeo and Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade, among others, during a virtual event Monday. The other programs include the North-South Commuter Railway Extension (NSCR-Ex) Appraisal Project, the Resettlement Action Plan Entitlements Distribution Mechanism, Distribution of Cash Subsidy for Operators, and the Automatic Fare Collection SystemPilot Production Testing. Among others, Landbank has been tasked to appraise properties that will be affected by the construction of the NSCR-Ex project, which is targeted to provide additional public transportation to more people in Metro Manila and nearby areas, and lessen traffic congestion around the metropolis. Areas that will be appraised for this project are 15 clustered sites, five of which will be in Bulacan and Pampanga, and 10 in Manila, Makati and Laguna. Landbank will serve as distribution agent for the cash that will be given to people who will be resettled because of the railway project. Meanwhile, the bank has been tapped for the distribution of subsidy for public utility vehicles (PUV) operators affected by the suspension of public transportation with the implementation of Covid-19 health protocols. Landbank also has been selected by the DoTr for the pilot production testing of the Automatic Fare Collection System (AFCS), which will use EMV-equipped contactless cards powered by Mastercard as payment instrument in public transportation like those plying the 17-kilometer Edsa. During the online event, Tugade said he aims to start the implementation of AFCS “before the end of this month.” (PNA)

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services for everyjuan,” said Lance Gokongwei, President and CEO of Cebu Pacific and JG Summit Holdings, Inc. CEB is raising this capital as part of its multi-pronged approach to working with capital providers, creditors, suppliers and all other stakeholders, especially its employees, to further strengthen its financial position in the midst of this COVID-19 crisis. Since the start of this pandemic, CEB has been working on accelerating its transformation towards becoming an even more digitalized airline, resulting in a significantly reduced unit cost, allowing the carrier to continue offering affordable air travel. This capital raising exercise will provide the airline with the needed runway to withstand the financial challenges it faces as it slowly goes back to pre-COVID business levels and settles into the “new normal.” Gokongwei declares CEB as an important part of the conglomerate’s investment portfolio. “We strongly believe in the airline’s vital mission of providing fundamental and value-for-money air travel in and out our country, and its crucial role as a driver for economic growth.” This capital raising exercise represents strong support and commitment on the part of JG Summit Holdings, Inc. (JGSHI) to provide financial support to CEB. JGSHI, parent and 67% owner of CEB, will invest its proportionate share of the USD250 million convertible preferred share, which will

be offered to existing shareholders for subscription. JGSHI further commits to take on any balance of unsubscribed shares in this general offering. CEB ended 2019 with a strong balance sheet. Its net debt to equity ratio end of 1H 2020 is only 1.9x, still very low in the industry, thus allowing the carrier to raise more capital.

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The Northern Mindanao Medical Center (NMMC) in Cagayan de Oro, where he was previously admitted, confirmed the death of Dr. Andanar early morning. “Uncle Rumar’s commitment to public service and dedication to his work will always be remembered by everyone. His untimely demise was a loss of a dedicated public servant to his people,” Sec. Andanar said as he remembered his late uncle’s constant regard for his duty as a leader and public servant. “This unfortunate event, so as the many similar circumstances our fellow Filipinos have experienced throughout the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, exhibits the sacrifices and risks our frontliners continue to endure each day of their service to our collective fight against the virus,” he added. Over the course of his career, Dr. Rumar Andanar was a former mayor of his hometown in Siargao, former provincial board member, former president of Rotary Club of Surigao City, and a former police major of the Philippine National Police. He entered the police force on July 1, 1987 and was reinstated on December 17, 2003. He retired from the service on October 21, 2014 at the age of 56. He served as a Municipal Health Officer from 1993 to 1995; a Provincial Board Member from 1995 -1998; and the Municipal Mayor of Sta. Monica from 1998-2001. Prior to his demise, he worked as a Medical Officer for a rehabilitation center at Barangay Anomar, Surigao City. “Uncle Rumar T. Andanar, you have fought a good battle that will forever distinguish you from the rest of us. You continued healing people even at your retired and senior age,” Sec. Andanar posted on his social media account. “Our mayor, our police major, our dear uncle, father of cousin Mac, husband of Dr. Agnes, the people’s doctor, our frontliner and our hero has fallen. A life well lived, RIP Uncle Rumar. Salute!” he said. Sec. Andanar’s father, former Surigao del Norte Governor and former DILG Undersecretary Lawyer Wencelito Andanar said his brother’s death was a great loss not only to his family, but also to the medical chapter in the CARAGA Region. “I am in grief over the death of my dear brother who since childhood had stayed by my side, even so in difficult and trying periods of my life. I will always remember his kindness and wit,” Lawyer Andanar said. The PCOO chief went on to remind the public to remain cautious and maintain compliance with the issued safety protocols to protect themselves and other people from getting infected. “We call on all our countrymen to remain in compliance with the health protocols our government continues to remind us of. This as

we aim to assist and protect our frontliners, also to strive to heal

and recover from COVID-19 as one nation,” he said. (PIA10)

Role of teachers in the new normal By ROSEMARIE JANEO-TAMSI TEACHER-II WEST CITY CENTRAL SCHOOL CARMEN,CAGAYAN DE ORO

No program could have prepared any teachers to teach in a pandemic. The Covid-19 pandemic has forced children to stay at home and for the education department to come up with methods to deliver lessons to them as discussions and lengthy lectures conducted in classrooms are no longer the norm in this situation. However, in distance or online learning, the children’s attention is divided into their classes, to their classmates, and their mobile gadgets. While teachers are still adjusting to the “new normal” of teaching, this doesn’t mean they cannot provide the quality education the students needed. By being not only a provider of educational content but also a master curator of learning resources, teachers are designing efficient and effective learning activities for the continuous engagement of students by tapping legitimate online tools and resources. The teachers need to ask questions from time to time to students randomly to enliven the entire class as students would be motivated to think on the spot and at the same time gain their focus to their class rather than the distractions surrounding them at their homes. The use of interactive graphics or visuals stimulates the learning process facilitating higher-order thinking and sustain the interest of students. Unstable internet connec-

tion is one of the challenges in online teaching. Teachers need to know the stability of the students’ internet connection. They should reach out to the students as they may have difficulties in joining synchronous online classes. Teachers are also affected by lagging WiFi, which will cause students to miss out on essential discussions. Apart from coming up with engaging activities, educators also needed to design assessment and grading systems, basing it on their priorities and purposes. In times of remote learning, continuous feedback from students on their learning can help mentors reflect on their method of teaching and determine which approach is effective. In the teachers’ part, their feedback can help the students further improve their studies to achieve mastery of knowledge and skills. The US Embassy in the Philippines has recently launched an online teaching program to help Filipino teachers adjust to new modes of instruction, with more than 8,000 teachers and school administrations expected to participate in the training which runs from September 14 to October 23. The course content includes guidance, methodology, instructional materials, and resources to assist with the delivery of online and other non-face-to-face classroom instruction, critical for continuing the education of Filipino students during the pandemic.

Gamificaton of education By OLIVE SYCHELLE G. PARA-ON Teacher I Bongbongon Elementary School

GAMIFICATION is a term that has been thrown around quite a bit lately. It involves the use of game design and game mechanics as a way to enhance contexts that are not related to games or gaming. This involves the intercourse of gaming technology and learning. There is indeed no better way for students to learn than through gamification because it is not only fun but also interactive while also effectively attaining the set goals. This technology aims to make learning a difficult subject matter more exciting and interactive. These games mirror certain life aspects which then require students to make use of their skills to

solve them. Further, via gamification, students may be presented by additional levels or progress bars to the content or points for correct answers and placing them on leaderboards. For example, there is even a simulation-based game for students in forensics. The program is designed to teach students about conducting assessments at a violent crime scene, providing them with a 3D virtual crime scene complete with evidence and clues. It also simulates victim and offender interviews, gives continuous feedback, new situations to apply the skills in and the chance to replay their performance to do better on their next go.

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Holcim reiterates readiness to support Mindanao recovery amid Covid-19 LEADING cement manufacturer Holcim Philippines, Inc. recently shared the company’s commitment to support the development of Mindanao amid the Covid-19 pandemic highlighting its strengths in health and safety and commercial innovation as key contributions to recovery. In a virtual media briefing with the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) on September 02, Holcim Philippines Senior Vice President and Chief Finance Officer Jena Rojas provided an overview of the company’ Health, Cash, and Cost framework in responding to the challenges of Covid-19. She was joined by MinDA Assistant Secretary Romeo Montenegro as well as representatives from the Department of Public Works and Highways Region XI and XII offices. “Our company responded quickly and effectively to the challenging situation

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and we remain confident in bouncing back and sustaining our commitment to support our partners. Our response is focused on three areas: Health, Cash and Cost. The first priority is keeping our people healthy and safe, second is making sure that we preserve our cash so we can support our company needs and third is being mindful about costs so we only spend for the

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most essential aspects of the business,” she said. Rojas also introduced the company’s new leaders for its facilities in Misamis Oriental and Davao Plant Managers, Arnold Pepino and Sam Manlosa, who respectively talked about Holcim Philippines’ efforts to be more prudent on costs and make operations safer from Covid-19. Rojas noted noted that its Mindanao

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plants are both headed by Mindanawons, the first time in the company’s history. Meanwhile, Holcim Philippines Senior Vice President for Sales William Sumalinog discussed the company’s readiness to support Mindanao’s manufacturing industry in becoming a stronger contributor to development during the Mindanao Business Conference on September 10. He

was joined in the virtual panel by Senator Imee Marcos, Board of Investments Governor Napoleon Concepcion and Oro Chamber President Robertino Pizarro. Sumalinog noted that the Department of Trade and Industry had identified poor infrastructures as among those holding back manufacturing in the Philippines in a policy paper on raising the industry’s

competitiveness. He added that Holcim is well equipped to support partners build these structures in Mindanao as seen by its recent Davao plant upgrade, roll out of new building solutions such as road infrastructure cement Solido and pavement repair solution SuperFastCrete, and other digital innovations.

The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly changed many aspects of daily living, leading to the phrase “new normal.” This applies not only to work, school, and business but to sports and recreation as well. Tuason Racing, the first and only professional racing school in the Philippines, was fortunate enough to swiftly maneuver itself during the early stages of the lockdowns and prepare for this new way of doing things. “Sports is a big part of the lives not only of the players but of the fans as well—it’s a passion. That’s why I knew sooner or later we had to adapt and make sure that the racing experience would not be stalled or cancelled indefinitely,” explained its founder, legendary racer JP Tuason. Since 2019, Tuason Racing has been planning for an e-Sports program together with its long-time partner and supporter, leading independent petroleum brand Phoenix. But because of the lockdown, a virtual sports event that combined both passion for racing and a desire to address the COVID-19 health crisis was launched as early as April. Called “Race for Frontliners”, the virtual charity competition enables the

donation of a meal to medical frontliners for every participant who signed up. By the end of the sixround virtual race, around 400 e-racers had participated in the event and Phoenix was able to distribute over 4,000 meals to the PNP Maritime Group, Philippine Coast Guard and the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Now, as the whole world and the country continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, Tuason Racing and Phoenix are partnering once more to keep spirits up and to take the e-racing experience to the next level with the Formula V1 Vir-

tual Cup. “With the virus and lockdown still posing a challenge in physically running our very successful FV1 series, we have opted to keep the program top-ofmind by doing it virtually this year. Through a virtual platform using a PC base, we are running it similar to our real series with a promotional and sporting class to allow our drivers to keep their skills sharp,” said Tuason. “Our support for the Philippine racing industry stems from our vision to provide local talents with a venue where they can hone

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