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DOH orders monitoring of 3 siblings due to poliovirus

By DIVINA M. SUSON, Correspondent

ARAWI City--The Department of Health (DOH) has directed the Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO) to monitor and conduct surveillance against the three siblings from Lanao del Sur who showed symptoms of poliovirus. In a press briefing in Marawi on Monday (October 15), Dr. Shalimar Rakiin, chief of Amai Pakpak Medical Center (APMC), confirmed that the patients are siblings aged 10, 5, and 2 years old who are experiencing fever and pain of their lower extremities upon their admission. In September, a threeyear old girl from the municipality of Marogong was tested positive of poliovirus, one of the two patients reported, almost 20 years after the Philippines was declared polio-free in 2000. IPHO chief Dr. Alinader Minalang said the patient

first manifested of having poliovirus in July. On Monday, the DOH launched the Sabayang Patak Kontra Polio in Marawi targeting 134,411 children under five years old in the province to be vaccinated in the first round of mass immunization against poliovirus by October 27. The launching also kicked-off the house-tohouse intensified campaign urging parents in 39 municipalities, including Marawi City, to immunize their children. The DOH declared the re-emergence of polio in the See MONITORING, page 11

Health Secretary Francisco Duque administers a polio vaccine to a child during the launching of Sabayang Patak Kontra Polio in Marawi City, Monday (October 14). photo by divina m. suson

‘False solutions’ on plastic pollution hit ENVIRONMENTAL groups called on consumer goods companies to stop peddling false solutions to cover up continuous reliance on single-use plastic, and instead shift to business practices

that enable reuse and refill methods. The groups cited data from a new Greenpeace report that exposes how multinational firms refuse to end single-use packaging

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and compound the problem by embracing false solutions, which include switching to paper or bioplastics and mainstreaming chemical recycling. The report, ‘titled Throwing Away the Future: How Companies Still Have It Wrong on Plastic Pollution “Solutions,’” shows how multinational companies, such as Nestlé, Unilever, PepsiCo, and Procter & Gamble, continue to harm the environment by using paper and crops-based bioplastics, which cause deforestation and threaten food security. Moreover, chemical recycling offers false hopes and lock in demand for plastic packaging.

“Filipinos have stepped up the call to end plastic pollution, but big brands are walking away by substituting single-use plastic for another throw-away material. Instead of immediately ending their risky business systems, they continue, and even increase, manufacturing products wrapped in disposable packaging,” Abigail Aguilar, Greenpeace Southeast Asia Regional Campaign Coordinator, said. “Actors from the grassroots level have started to venture into small businesses that promote reuse and refill. We ask these companies to do the same as they have the means to See SOLUTIONS, page 11

Former Maute Group member yields, turns over HPFA By: MAJ. ARVIN JOHN EMCINAS, WESTMINCOM PIO / YANA SUNGA, MDN

On October 14, 2019 around 10am, an ISIS-inspired Dawlah Islamiya/Maute Group yielded to 49th Infantry Battalion under the leadership of Lt Col Edgar Al-

lan Villanueva in Barangay Poblacion Bayabao, Butig, Lanao del Sur. S a i f o d e n Ma c a r ay a Maute, 36 years old, resiSee YIELDS, page 11

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SP MisOr supports DAR’s abaca expansion project for MISORET The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Misamis Oriental, during its 13th Regular Session, passed a Resolution giving a “go-signal” for the Provincial Government of Misamis Oriental (PGMO) to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) and Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) for abaca production expansion in the Misamis Oriental Eastern Towns (MISORET) cluster through the Convergence on Value Chain Enhancement For Rural Growth And Empowerment (Project Converge). The legislative measure was moved by Provincial Board Member Fredrick Y. Khu as recommended by the Committee on Agriculture and Food Security which he chairs. Convergence on Value Chain Enhancement for Rural Growth and Empowerment, otherwise known as “Project ConVERGE”, is a six-year project (20152021) implemented by the Department of Agrarian Reform funded

by the Government of the Philippines and the International Fund for Agricultural Development which supports the government’s agenda to optimize, scale up and sustain the gains of the agrarian reform program through the provision of support services to beneficiaries awarded with lands and other smallholder farmers including women and indigenous peoples. In its goal of contributing to the reduction of poverty incidence among 10 target provinces in Region IX,X and CARAGA, Project Converge has identified Misamis Oriental as one of its beneficiaries, through the promotion of sustainable livelihood activities based on key commodities like abaca, rice, and rubber among others. To realize its objective, a term of three years for abaca production expansion within MISORET will be undertaken whereby PhilFIDA will give the technical assistance and provide for quality seeds of abaca for propagation among others, and PGMO to establish and operate an abaca tissue culture laboratory and nursery facilities among

others; and finally for DAR MisOr and Camiguin Provincial Office to release funds to the PGMO’s Trust Fund Account. The entire membership of SP MisOr headed by VICE GOVERNOR JIGJAG PELAEZ fully supports this endeavor of promoting and giving economic advantage to constituents.

Building connections to strengthen partnership for education By: MARK A. PALAD Master Teacher II

established with Camiguin. The companies, working closely with the Provincial Government and LGU – Mambajao, aim to generate jobs for students who wish to earn while schooling through online tutorial centers. Qualified student workers will be connected to Senior High School students from Japan who will serve as their clients for tutorial classes. While the project creates countless opportunities for the island province, Kei Rin Kan and KJS companies also benefit greatly from the partnership, thus, making it a win-win situation. Japanese students and workers alike would need the aid of teachers or reference materials to achieve their goals of learning and mastering English before the 2020 Olympics hosted by their country. The Philippines, being a nation with many students who have control over the language, is definitely perfect for this project. About 40 employees will be hired for the tutorial centers and will not only earn from it, but contribute to the

Improving school facilities and the provided quality of education are just some of the many aims of the government through the Department of Education. The Provincial Government of Camiguin, nonetheless, continues to live by the phrase ‘progress never stops,’ as the province strengthens its partnership with Japan companies to develop Camiguin’s educational services. The province fortifies its ties with Kei Rin Kan, a leading publication company, and KJS, the top IT company in Japan, through their E-education projects which started back in 2013. Since then, the prominent firms have provided e-books, video lessons and presentations, and funding for learning materials used for mobile open high school program and students at risk of dropping outs. Now, they have added to their long list of contributions – job opportunities for students. Unlike regular summer jobs within the island, the offered work by these firms also boosts the relationship they PRA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO)

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significance of the partnership. As positive as this may sound, I believe that the projects would not thrive without the cooperation between both parties. Camiguin has already seen countless offers of development from its tourism sector to proposed commercial buildings. Although the two companies have agreed to fund the project, the officials of Mambajao through Governor Jurdin Jesus M. Romualdo and Schools Division Superintendent of Camiguin Dr. Reynaldo Manuel Jr. guaranteed Project Manager Takero Sakai of their full support towards its implementation. Hopefully, Camiguinons are also on the same page since the tutorial centers will highly require their commitment and provision. Thus, this indeed entails our relentless participation and strong rapport to strengthen the bridge that binds our province with Japanese stakeholders. Let this friendship grow as Camiguin propels towards a neverending productivity.

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In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that HENRY EGAMA AGANAP has filed with this Office a petition Change of First Name from “JOSE” to “HENRY” in the birth certificate of JOSE EGAMA AGANAP who was born on September 9, 1959 at Camaman-an, Balingasag, Misamis Oriental whose parents SANTOS MISO AGANAP and FELIPA MAGNETICO EGAMA. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than October 25, 2019.

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DOT-10 heightens tourism awareness in LDN

UBOD, Lanao del Norte —To boost tourism in the province and equip residents on the basics of handling tourists, the Department of Tourism (DOT)-10 in partnership with the provincial government here held the province-wide Tourism Awareness Seminar, October 11 at A&A Parklane Function Hall, here. Representatives from DOT-10 highlighted the

benefits and opportunities that tourism brings to communities, environmental policy, proper interaction with tourists and visitors. The department also urged the stakeholders to actively participate in various tourism events especially those that feature the province’s tourist destinations or attractions. Provincial Operations Division Head Alarm Grace Yorong said they continu-

ously advocate tourism awareness and ecological consciousness to the residents, especially those who are engaged with the business to better understand the field and collectively come up with suggestions that are beneficial not only to the sector but also to the whole community, and guarantees the preservation and protection of the environment. (PIO LDN/ PIA10)

Police mobile forces in Caraga to undergo performance audit assess the operational readiness of our mobile forces, a statement to the media on as well as their efficiency in DOT TOURISM AWARENESS. To boost tourism in the province and equip residents on Tuesday. cross-border operations and the basics of handling tourists, the Department of Tourism (DOT)-10 in partnership with The operational review interoperability with other the provincial government here holds the province-wide Tourism Awareness Seminar, and performance audit is See AUDIT, page 10 October 11 at A&A Parklane Function Hall, Tubod, Lanao del Norte. (PIO LDN) headed by Brig. Gen. RonEXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT aldo F. de Jesus, executive OF ESTATE officer of DIPO-EM and WITH RELINQUISHMENT OF audit team leader. RIGHTS Subject to the review Notice is hereby given that the and audit are the Regionintestate estate of the late URSI ADAM al Mobile Force Battalion BAHALA, who died on February (RMFB) of PRO-13 and the 18, 2015 in Davao City and without any will; That the said deceased, provincial mobile forces. at the time of his death, left real “The activity aims to

By ALEXANDER LOPEZ, PNA

BUTUAN CITY – Officers and staff members of the Directorate for Integrated Police Operations in Eastern Mindanao (DIPO-EM) have begun the operational review and performance audit of the mobile forces of the Police Regional Office (PRO) 13 (Caraga). The review and audit started on Monday and will end on Friday, PRO-13’s Information Office said in

REVIEW ON READINESS. Officers and staff members of the Directorate for Integrated Police Operations in Eastern Mindanao of the Philippine National Police are conducting an operational review and performance audit of the mobile forces of the Police Regional Office 13 (Caraga). The review and audit began on Monday (Oct. 14, 2019) and will end on Friday (Oct. 18, 2019). (Photo courtesy of PRO-Caraga Information Office)

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property, which real property is hereto described as follows, to wit: TRANSFER CERTIFICATION OF TITLE NO. 137-2016000808; Lot 3, Blk-18, Psd-10-058579 portion of lot: Lot 1 Pcs-10-004054 as surveyed for; Biema Cruz Along, Wilma Cruz Paras, Rosario Cruz Guest, Emma Grace Cruz Ang & Ma. Luz Cruz Gallego (Bellevue) Lan Use: (Residential) location: Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City; Area of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY (180) sq.m. more or less; are the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE WITH RELINQUISHMENT OF RIGHTS; made, executed and entered into by and among: URSICIO P. BAHALA, of legal age, Filipino, married to Josilita B. Bahala and a resident of Cagayan de Oro City; JOSILITA B. BAHALA, of legal age, Filipino, married to Urcisio P. Bahala and a resident of Davao City, Philippines and MARIE NANCY B. DIGAL, of legal age, Filipino, married to Joel C. Digal and a resident of Davao City, Philippines; That FURTHER, the abovenamed heirs/transferors do hereby CONVEY and TRANSFER by way of RELINQUISHMENT OF RIGHTS in favour of MARIE NANCY B. DIGAL, of legal age, Filipino, married and a resident of Davao City, Philippines, her heirs, assigns and successors-in-interests, all our rights, interest and participation over the above-described parcel of land including all improvements thereon due to the fact that the acquisition of the above-described property by our son was made possible through the finding of MARIE NANCY B. DIGAL; Under Notary Public of Atty. BIBIANO M. BUSTAMANTE; as per Doc. No. 495; Page No. 100; Book No. III; Series of 2019 and Under Notary Public of Atty. ISIDRO O. BACULIO, JR.; as per Doc. No. 369; Page No. 74; Book No. XXVI; Series of 2019. MDN: October 16, 23 & 30, 2019

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From that of being a “paradise” on earth oozing with ecological wealth a century ago as 70% of the total land area was forested, the Philippines can now be described as the “Lost Eden!” Of the 17 million hectares of dipterocarp forests that was home to mega-diversity as one tree alone could house then some 130 species of flora and fauna, only 7% of the natural forest remains. Indeed, where have all our forest gone? Gone to powerful loggers everyone, many of whom have been elected to high position (mayors, governors and even to Congress and Senate) as one shipment of logs alone would earn a logger 360 million pesos and through these heavy rakings, money were used to buy votes or to pay those who should enforce environmental laws. A logger was boasting in the 80s that some 90% of those in an of-

fice that should enforce the laws was under his payroll including policemen and judges! Would someone contest such contention? That was in fact, “Res Ipsa Loquitor”! Almost all of the logging activities then were illegal as there are laws that prohibit logging in altitude with more than 1,000 meters above sea level or in slope with more than 50% gradient. The 300 thousand hectares “Kalatungan Range” in upper Cagayan de Oro, Iligan and Bukidnon should have not been logged at all and these areas belong to those mentioned prohibited categories. But six logging companies perpetuated their greed and their sins are now visited upon the poor and the vulnerable settlers as 3,000 people died because of “Typhoon Sendong” on Dec. 17, 2011. Illegal mining activities had worsened the ecological

scenario as heavy equipments like bulldozers and backhoes had erased whatever was left of our ecological integrity. If indeed, Bohol has “chocolate hills,” we have chocolate rivers causing “death blows” to Macajalar Bay due to massive siltation, worsened by “hydraulic mining” operations. This is not only true here in this part of the country but happening all over. Don’t you know that of the 13 major bays in the country, 10 are already biologically dead? Of the 25 major rivers, 14 are dead already! So many bridges, look below and you’ll see dried rivers! While the Philippine Archipelago has been described as the “center of the center of marine life on earth,” but that is not the case anymore. Fishery and marine resources had gone down the drain and

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the fishing communities are becoming the poorest of the poor. Why? What really happened? Well, don’t you know that in the 70s, it was Martial Law Year’s time and there was this RP-Japan Treaty of Amity, Commerce and Navigation which allowed the highly computerized vessels to rake our seas. The final death blows to our seas were done by Canada, Australia and South Korea that treated the Archipelago as their “wastes pits” of highly hydrated and toxic garbage. Not only our seas are dumping grounds of highly cancerous wastes but this is also true to our watersheds. Don’t you know that out of the 14 chemicals used by the 200 thousand hectare plantations in Mindanao, 8 are already banned in other countries? Don’t See POWER, page 11

Unruffled

Lead by example

IN THIS country, you seldom see politicians and government officials take public transport like jeepneys, buses or light rail transits. With a few exceptions, government officials, appointed, elected or otherwise, feel they are the blessed ones, the cut above the rest, so to speak and therefore riding in public transport is basically a taboo for them. Or simply put, these officials, particularly the elected ones, believing they are ‘first class citizens’ don’t ever bother to look back where they once belong. The only time they join

with the ‘masa’ is during election period -- riding whatever available public conveyance to the delight of the media and their supporters. We have a multitude of government employees that take public transportation every business day, but an elected official would rarely take public transportation as they would be chatted upon, accosted, and jeered, making themselves a target by today’s standards. In contrast, their counterparts in other cities and countries are regularly taking public transportation.

PEACETALK:

They ride the bus or the train as a matter of course, yet they suffer no abuse. In Indonesia, President Joko Widodo bans public officials from using their cars on the first Friday of every month. And if 91 per cent of the delegates to the Swiss Parliament can take the tram to work, why can’t our politicians and government officials use public transit, instead of cars, to get to work? In the 17th Congress, there was this proposed House Bill 6195, which mandates elected and ap-

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pointed public officials with the rank or equivalent of division chief to department secretary to ride public land transport to and from work and for official business at least once every calendar month during weekday rush hours. Public utility vehicles listed in the measure are See EXAMPLE, page 11

Bai Rohaniza Sumndad-Usm

We have to invest in nurturing a culture of peace in the heart of every child (Bai Rohaniza Sumndad –Usman delivered this speech during the press conference on the 2019 TOWNS awardees at Dusit, Makati on October 10, 2019. Bai Rohaniza is one of 12 awardees, and one of two Meranaws to be honored on October 29 at Dusit Makati, she for Education). A Peaceful Morning. As s a l a mu A l a i k u m Warahmatullahi Wabarakatu. May Peace and Mercy be Upon You. Let me begin by saying, I carry with me the interfaith background and values of my parents that taught me the importance of compassion, love, acceptance,

humility and empathy for all regardless of our differences, and the importance of going back to my roots as a Moro, as a Muslim and as a Filipino. I carry with me sad but blessed memories brought about by Gulf War in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia that left a significant impact in me when I was 7 years old. Then and now, we live in communities where thousands of children are displaced by armed conflict every year in the past 7 years. We have w it ne ss e d children at a very young age being discriminated, recruited and bullied that caused a negative impact in their lives. These challenges

continue to inspire me and our organization on the importance of a long-term and consistent strategy in building a Culture of peace starting in the children’s formative years. In today’s society, a culture of peace should be seen as the core of humanity. In our organization, Teach Peace Build Peace Movement (TPBPM), our mission is to Make Every Filipino Child and Youth a Peace Hero. In TPBPM, we believe in the power of Peace Education and we have been doing a lot of innovation to teach peace as a lifestyle… we believe in how peace education can contribute

to achieving sustainable peace. We have been helping schools and communities institutionalize Peace Education in creative and innovative ways like Music, Arts, Games, Sports and Community Service. Our flagship program is called Peace Heroes Formation Program with a goal of creating a Culture of Peace in every school and community. Receiving this blessing and being welcomed to a new family, which for me is the Almighty’s way of telling us to pursue our mission no matter what it takes, is for every child who See INVEST, page 11

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THE National Housing Authority (NHA) is set to assist those homeowners who had already given consent to demolish their damaged houses from sectors 1 to 7 at this city’s most affected area (MAA) for architectural and engineering design/plans on Oct. 15 to 17 at the Marawi City Hall. The building design and plan, which is NHA’s commitment in support of the lined up activities for the “Kapananadem” (commemoration) of the s econd anniversar y of Marawi liberation, is one of the requirements for the Kathagombalay or the processing of applications for the repair or construction of the houses/structures in MAA. NHA-9 director and Marawi Project Management Office head Roderick T. Ibañez said in a press conference on Monday that architects and engineers from other NHA offices would be deployed in Marawi to help the affected homeowners. “Magproprovide ang NHA ng assistance para sa ating IDPs na gusto bumalik, magpatayo ng

bahay sa loob ng MAA. We are trying to have 15 architects to provide free services, designs and plans na magagamit sa pag-apply ng building permit,” said Ibañez. (The NHA will provide assistance for the internally displaced persons (IDPs) who wanted to return and build houses in MAA. We are trying to have 15 architects to provide free services, designs and plans that will be used in the application for the building permit.) To avail themselves of said assistance, the IDPs would first need to submit a lot plan from the social cartography conducted by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), transfer of certificate of title or any documents that will prove their ownership of the lot at MAA. The said documents should be submitted to the NHA - Marawi Project Management Office located at Marawi Resort Hotel, Mindanao State University Compound on October 7 to 11. For now, the KathagomSee BUILDING, page 11

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O promote Lanao del Norte as a farm tourism destination as well as the sustainable farming practices in order to help generate income for local farmers and farm owners in the province, the Provincial Government of Lanao del Norte and the Local Government of of Magsaysay celebrated the first year anniversary of the Coco Farm Program, October 8 at the farm site in Barangay Poblacion. The program will also open opportunities for livelihood to the residents of the communities, employment generation, education of the non-farming public and preservation of the rural landscape, said Bulhing Dela Cruz, Provincial Farm Tourism consultant. Furthermore, the provincial government targets to showcase the beauty that lies within the Municipality of Magsaysay by gradually shaping it into a farm tourism destination with the support of the LGU, Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Agriculture (DA). Mayor Omar Sr. assured Dimaporo that he will do his best to sustain the program entrusted to them by the provincial government, DOT and DA, and to make Magsaysay

Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT Regional Office No. 10

COCO FARM MULTI-PURPOSE HALL. Provincial Government of Lanao del Norte through Gov. Imelda Q. Dimaporo (3rd from left) leads the groundbreaking ceremony of the Farm Tourism Multipurpose Building at Magsaysay, Lanao del Norte, October 8. (PIO LDN)

the organic vegetable basket of Lanao del Norte. DA-10 provided seeds and farm tools while the provincial government handed over 100 seedlings of Mangosteen and another hundred Durian seeds to Magsaysay LGU through the Provincial Agriculturist Office. Magsaysay was chosen by Governor Imelda ‘Angging’ Quibranza-Dimaporo to be the farm tourism center of the province and last year, the LGU launched "the Lanao del Norte Coco Farm and It’s More Fun in LaNorte Farms" program. (PIO LDN/PIA10)

R.A 10172 Form No 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippine’s Local Civil Registry Office Province; Lanao Del Norte Municipality of Iligan City NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 7 of R.A. 10172 , a notice is hereby served to the public that LEEVY J. CADOTDOT has filed with this Office a petition for Correction of Clerical Error particularly SEX from FEMALE to MALE in the Certificate live of birth LEEVY JODILLA CADOTDO who was born on October 27, 1987, Iligan city Lanao del Norte and whose parents are Rebecca E.Jodilla and Elesio A. Cadotdot Any person adversely affected by the said petition may file his written opposition with this office not later than NOVEMBER 2019.

(SGD) MAIMONA M. MANALANG Municipal Civil Registrar

MDN: October 16 & 23, 2019

Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT Regional Office No. 10

5F and 6F Trinidad Building, Corner Capistrano-Yacapin Streets, Cagayan de Oro City

Telephone No. (088) 857-1930/Fax No. (08822) 72-76-82

NOTICE OF FILING OF APPLICATION FOR ALIEN EMPLOYMENT PERMIT

If you have any information / objection to the above-mentioned application(s), please communicate with the Regional Director.

October 15, 2019

SGD. ATTY. JOFFREY M. SUYAO, CESO III Regional Director

SGD. ATTY. JOFFREY M. SUYAO, CESO III Regional Director MDN: October 16, 2019

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Tough Enough for the Island Born of Fire:

Discovering the Beauty of Camiguin with the New Isuzu D-MAX LS-A

S IF to demonstrate that the latest iteration of the Isuzu D-MAX pick-up, the LS-A, is indeed “Tough Enough For Anything”, Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) took members of the motoring media to a fun-filled two-day road trip around the ruggedly beautiful Camiguin right before the island province’s Lanzones Festival. Dubbed as the "New Isuzu D-MAX LS-A Media Test Drive“, the event gathered 20 motoring scribes, along with Isuzu Philippines Corporation executives and officers and representatives from the Isuzu Cagayan de Oro dealership, for a lifestyle tour to the island's wellknown and most picturesque spots on board the New D-MAX LS-A pickups. Camiguin, the country's second smallest island province (next only to Batanes), is nevertheless mountainous in its general terrain--ideal for a diesel utility workhorse such as the D-MAX LS-A to showcase its versatility and functionality. Camiguin also offers a rich mix of natural attractions and cultural treasures, which perfectly complements the pick-up's unique combination of modern design, timeless heritage, and

world-class engineering. Day One of the New D-MAX LS-A media test drive saw the participants take a 30-minute drive from the provincial capital Mambajao to Taguines Lagoon, followed by a sumptuous seafood lunch at the nearby J&A Fishpen Resort and Restaurant. From there, a 40-minute drive to the island's interior brought the group to the towering and still active stratovolcano Mount Hibok-Hibok. A 10-minute drive on unpaved roads then led to the cold yet refreshing Tuasan Falls. Merienda time for the group was well spent, gorging on the province's most popular fruit at the Lanzones Farm 25 minutes from the falls, and a mere 2 minutes from the next stop in the itinerary, the Sunken Cemetery, where the remnants of a graveyard and a town destroyed and sunk into the sea by the explosive birth of nearby Mt. Vulcan in the 1870s provided the solemn foreground to a magnificent sunset. Day Two of the trip saw the group spend the morning on the powder white Sand Bar, a mere 15-minute boat ride on the clear blue Bohol Sea. IPC President Hajime Koso, in his welcome remarks on the night of Day One at the Paras

Beach Resort, proudly introduced the New Isuzu D-MAX LSA, "The Isuzu D-MAX LS-A with Blue Power Diesel engine is our answer to the clamor of our customers for reliable, hardworking but fuel-efficient vehicles. This represents nearly a century of Isuzu’s experience and innovation in the design, engineering, and workmanship of diesel-powered utility vehicles. The D-MAX LS-A is infused, as well, with features that address the demands of a market that value both hard work and play, business with leisure." Robert Carlos, IPC Product Planning Department Head, then enumerated the highlights of the D-MAX LS-A. Also present to grace the evening were Camiguin Provincial Gorvernor JJ Romualdo and Mr. George Ongchua of Isuzu Cagayan De Oro. Participants in the media test drive of the D-MAX LS-A doubled their enjoyment of the tour around Camiguin, as the pickup provided the power, comfort, and confidence to take on the island province's various road conditions. The D-MAX LS-A is powered by the powerful and fuel-efficient 4JJ1-TCX 3.0-liter 4-cylinder In-line Blue Power Diesel engine

with VGS turbo intercooler that generates 177 ps @ 3,600rpm and maximum torque of 380 Nm @ 1,800-2,800rpm. Available in the 4x2 and 4x4 MT and AT variants, the D-MAX LS-A drivetrain consists of either the 6-speed automatic transmission with sequential shift or the 6-speed manual transmission with gear shift indicator. Comfortable, stable and confident handling is achieved with the rack-and-pinion power assist and tilt adjust steering, independent double wishbone with coil spring and stabilizer for the front suspension, and semi-elliptical leaf spring for the rear. For its exterior, the D-MAX LS-A is distinctive with the aggressive-looking very dark gray radiator grille with engine hood garnish, front bumper guard and one step type black rear bumper, power folding side view mirrors in dark gray finish with LED integrated turn signal, and LED rear combination lamp. The under-rail bedliner, cargo extender, roof rail, fender lip-type over fender, and side moulding all come standard. The stylish and functional character of the D-MAX LS-A

continues in the interior's electroluminescent-type instrument meters with MultiInformation Display (MID), 8-inch full-touch monitor/ CD/ DVD/Tuner/Bluetooth and iPod connectivity/Aux-in/USB/MP3 C o mp at i b l e / AV- i n / T P M S ready/USB-link/WiFi display, navigation system, and threespoke leather-wrapped steering wheel with hands-free function and audio controls. The bucket seats with adjustable headrest, back pockets and convenience hook (1st row) and the 60/40 split cushion 2nd row seats with two adjustable headrests and center arm rest are all wrapped in leather. The D-MAX LS-A is equipped with numerous safety features:

Dual SRS airbags, child seat tethers for the 2nd row, side door impact beams, Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), Brake Override System (BOS), Hill Start Assist (HSA), Hill Descent Control (HDC), Child-proof rear door locks and reverse camera. For occupant comfort and convenience, the D-MAX LS-A is equipped with the auto-climate control air conditioning system, passive entry/push start-stop system, 12V accessory socket, three USB charging ports, 15 storage compartments and 10 cup holders, and tow hooks for the front-driver and passenger side and one at the rear (for the LS-A 4x4 variants).

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Davao City eyes P10.3-B 2020 budget By DIGNA BANZON, PNA

DAVAO CITY--This city is eyeing a budget of PHP10.3

billion for 2020, an increase of over 15 percent from this year’s PHP8.9-billion allocation.

2020 BUDGET. Davao City Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang says the city government is eyeing a PHP10.3-billion budget for 2020. He says the budget will fund big-ticket projects to address various challenges such as the burgeoning water requirement, traffic congestion, and programs for health and environment. (PNA photo by Digna Banzon)

This was b are d on Monday by City Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang, chairperson of the Finance Committee, who added that part of the increase will come from the city’s PHP4-billion international revenue allotment as well as from savings. Dayanghirang said they expect the budget to be forwarded to the legislative body by October 15 so that they can start the marathon hearings. “By the second week of November, we expect to go on second reading and on the third week, for the 3rd and final reading,” he said. Dayanghirang said they expect a surplus from the

GURO: Buhay na Bayaning Tulay sa Pagbabago KRYSTELLE SWEET C. OCO Teacher I Punta Silum Integrated School

Bayani. Ang karamihan ay nagsusuot ng kapa, may natatanging kapangyarihan, may angking lakas na katumbas nga pinag-ipong lakas nga sangkatauhan, tagapagligtas, tagapagsagip, tagapagtangggol. Bayani. Isang taong iniaalay ang kanyang buhay para sa pag-unlad at pagababago ng buhay ng tao at sa bayan. Sila ay kinikilala ng ating bayan at inaalala tuwing buwan ng Agosto. Sila’y nakipaglaban, at ibinuwis ang kani-kanilang buhay para makamtan ang kalayaan ng ating bansa. Kabilang rito sina Jose Rizal, Apolinario Mabini at iba pang nakipaghimagsikan sa panahon ng pananakop sa ating bayan. Karamihan sa kinikilala nating mga bayani sa panahon ngayon ay yumao na. Ngunit kailangan pa ba nating mamatay para mabilang sa mga taong tinatawag nating bayani? Kung ikaw ay gumagawa ng mabuti at nag-aalay ng iyong buhay para sa ikabubuti ng sangkatauhan sa kasalukuyan at sa darating na mga salinhali, ikaw ay maituturing na bayani, buhay na bayani. Sino nga ba ang pinaka mainam na halimbawa nang bayaning buhay? Sila ay mahusay dumisiplina, tagapangtanggol ng mga mag-aaral, magalang at may pananampalataya sa Diyos, maayos sa pananamit, kilos at gamit. Tumatayong ikalawang magulang, nagmumulat sa mga matang nakapikit at nagbubukas ng isipan tungo sa bagong kaalaman. Hindi inaalintana ang pagod sa pagtayo maghapon sa pagtuturo, tinittis magpuyat sa paggawa ng mga banghay aralin

at kagamitang panturo, at kahit na pagod at puyat sisikaping bumangon ng maaga para makapasok sa eskwela. Sabi nila, ang tunay na mga bayani ay hindi nagsusuot na kapa, sila ay nagtuturo. Sa pahayag ni Bob Ong, ang pagtuturo ang pinaka sagradong propesyon. Sino pa nga ba ang mga mamayang nagtuturo? Sila’y walang iba kundi ang ating mahal na mga guro. Ayun sa kanya, ito’y maituturong na sagrado dahil ilang taon matapos matuto maglakad ang bata, ipinapasok na ito sa eskwelahan at iniiwan sa pangangalaga ng guro. Sila’y tumatayong ikalawang magulang sa mga batang hindi na man nila kadugo. Sila’y minamahal, inaaruga at tinutulungang makamit ang mga mithiin upang maging isang kapakipakinabang na mamayan sa lipunan. Si Titser, Maestra, Mam at Sir ang ating mga buhay na bayani na patuloy na kikibaka mula Lunes hanggang Biyernes para sa magandang kinabukasan ng mga kabataan. Maituturing nating buhay na bayaning tulay sa pagbabago ang mga guro, sapagkat sa guro nakasalalay ang kinabukasan at pangarap ng mga batang ipinagkatiwala ng kanilang mga magulang. Sila ay nagsisislbing tulay sa pagbabago ng lipunan. Sila ay nag-uugnay sa kasalukuyang pagsisikap ng mga mag-aaral patungo sa maayos at positibong pagbabago sa kalidad ng buhay sa darating pang panahon. Sa guro nakasalalay kung ilan sa mga tinuturuan niya ang magiging doktor, engineer, scientist, tycoon, lawyer, leaders at marami pang iba na tutulong sa ikabubuti ng kalidad ng pamumu-

hay sa hinaharap. Sila ang mga catalyst of change. Sila ang namumuhunan sa kinabukasan ng mga kabataan. Nagtuturo sila upang maging makabuluhan ang buhay. Sila ay pumapasok araw-araw dahil naniniwal silang ang kabataan ang pag-asa ng bayan. Ang bawat salitang lumalabas sa kanilang mga bibig ay nagpapabago sa takbo ng buhay ng mag-aaral dahil taglay nila ang mga salitang makatutulong upang maging matiwasay ang buhay sa hinaharap. Ang bawat tinuturo ng mga guro ay hindi dapat ibinabalewala, kundi dapat pagyamanin dahil makapangyarihan ang bawat paksang tinatalakay at maaaring makapagpabago ng buhay, pamilya at lipunan. Hindi lamang sa Oktubre 5, kung saan ipinagdiriwang ang araw ng mga guro dapat na pasalamatan sila, kundi araw-araw dahil sila’y may importanteng papel sa talambuhay ng bawat kabataan. Sila ang unang nagmulat sa mga inosenting isipan, nagpamulat sa bayang may kaalaman, kabayanihan at kakayahan. Mga kabataan, huwag nating sayangin ang mga leksyon na turo ni Mam at Sir. Ukitin natin ito sa ating isipan at damdamin. Hindi lang tayo ang pagasa ng bayan, kundi sila rin. Tayo’y magpasalamat sa Poong Maykapal dahil may mga bayaning buhay na patuloy na gumagabay at tumutulay sa ating mga mithiin sa buhay, mga bayaning buhay na handing magsakripisyo para ang kinabukasang may pagasa at liwanag, buhay na bayani na tutulay sa inyong pangarap na tagumpay.

2019 budget although they still are awaiting a supplemental budget to comply with the requirements for the bonuses of city government employees. He said all funds for the year must be disbursed and all projects must be paid, noting that Mayor Sara Z. Duterte does not allow realignment of funds. Dayanghirang said the budget could still go up. “There might be surprises anytime because the Supreme Court has ruled that the IRA (internal revenue allotment) should be increased in all local government units,” he said. He said the SC ruling showed that the national government still owed local government units following a mistake in computations of the national taxes collected by the Bureau of Customs and other revenuegenerating agencies. Dayanghirang said the 2020 budget aims to help address “important concerns affecting the city” such as the burgeoning water requirement, traffic See BUDGET, page 10

DA-Davao warns vs invasive pest from South America By ANTONIO L. COLINA IV - MindaNews

DAVAO City –The Department of Agriculture (DA)Davao Region has expressed fears a species of a pest attacking some tropical and subtropical parts of South America and Asia have reached the Davao region after agriculturists recovered some larvae resembling that of a Fall Armyworm ((Spodoptera frugiperda) in Baguio District, Davao City, and Malalag in Davao del Sur. Marilou Infante, chief of the Regional Crop Protection Center of the DA-Davao Region told the Kapehan sa Dabaw on Monday that they immediately transported samples to the Bureau of Plant and Industry for confirmatory tests. Although results of the tests are have yet to be released this week, Infante said the physical appearance, especially the markings found on the larvae recovered from those two areas are 95% similar to the larvae of the Fall Armyworm (FAW), among them lightcolored band on the lower lateral, pale dorsal line, darker lateral band, smaller spots arranged in trapezoid

pattern in most dorsal segment, large spots on the second last segment, head color varies from orange, brown or black. Infante said shipping vessels likely brought FAW, an alien pest from South America, to Davao. A briefer released by DA-Davao said the FAW is a pest that can feed on more than 80 crop species and may cause significant yield reduction on major cultivated cereals such as maize, rice, sorghum, and also to legumes, vegetables crops and cotton. Infante urged farmers to report any sighting of the FAW to the DA-Davao so that they can take the necessary measures to prevent a full-blown infestation on cash crops as the pest is considered as a “strong migratory flyer” that can fly across 100 kilometers to neighboring areas. She said the presence of FAW poses threats to the food security in Mindanao as the female pest, which can live for 10 days up to 21 days, can lay around 50 to 200 eggs. According to See PEST, page 10

NTT Communications helps CDO kids By PAUL Y. BADON, PhD Principal I Baikingon Elementary School

I was really moved upon learning that a huge company from Japan and no less than their executive vice president came to the Philippines to reach out to our less fortunate kids here i.e. the out-of-school youth and those who are enrolled in our open high school program. As we all know, the open high school program of the Department of Education (DepEd) caters to young adults who did not have the opportunity to continue their secondary studies in a regular high school. I am part of a technical working group tasked by our Division program supervisor Dr. Romeo Aclo to assist the NTT Communications in reaching out to the OSY and the open high school students here.

The project will be piloted in two areas – Bulua and Lumbia (both at the community level and in the national high schools situated there.) In this program, NTT Communications will put up the necessary ICT infrastructure so that the digitized instructional materials can be accessed by the students. This is indeed a breakthrough and I am honored to be part of the TWG which will assist certain aspects of the program. I am delighted that NTT Communications is our esteemed partner in fulfilling the dreams of our youngsters. NTT Communications is the biggest telecom firm in Japan. Yet it reached out to us so that our future leaders – today’s young – will have the educational opportunity of a lifetime.

The importance of college By ROSELA CELLAN FERRER Sixto Maghanoy Sr. Central School Teacher III

OF course, short term vocational skills-based programs are critically important and well suited for many employers and HR recruiters. This has always been true and will continue to do so. Bu is this an acceptable educational policy choice for addressing the demands of the 21st century workplace? We’ve known for many decades that there are no shortcuts to cultivating the habits of the mind that enable people to deepen their learning, develop

resilience, transfer information into action and creatively juggle and evaluate competing ideas and approaches. These are the kinds of proficiencies and dispositions needed to discover alternative responses to challenges presented by the changing nature of today’s jobs or for work not yet invented. Workplaces are only going to get more complicated and challenging to navigate and manage, increasing the need for people with accumulated wisdom, in-

terpersonal and practical competence and more than a splash of critical thinking, analytical reasoning and altruism. Attending college increases the odds that students will have to broaden their perspectives, read and write a fair amount and devote significant effort over an extended period of time pondering difficult questions and generating alternative solutions to complicated problems – the stuff of which the future will be made.

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Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT National Wages and Productivity Commission Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board-XIII Caraga Region RULES & REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING WAGE ORDER NO. RXIII-DW-02 Pursuant to Section 16 of Wage Order No. RXIII-DW-02, Prescribing New Minimum Wage Rates for Domestic Worker in Caraga, and NWPC Guidelines No. 01, series of 2014, the Rules of Procedure on Minimum Wage Fixing for Domestic Workers, the following Rules are hereby issued for the guidance and compliance by all concerned in Caraga Region. RULE I GENERAL PROVISIONS Section 1. Title. These Rules shall be known as the Rules and Regulations Implementing Wage Order No. RXIII-DW-02. Section 2. Definition of Terms as used in these Rules. a. Order – refers to Wage Order No. RXIII-DW-02; b. Commission or NWPC – refers to the National Wages and Productivity Commission; c. Board – refers to the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board – XIII; d. DOLE – refers to the Department of Labor and Employment Regional Office No. XIII e. Republic Act 10361(Domestic Workers Act or Batas Kasambahay) – the law enacted by Congress known as an “ Act Instituting Policies for the Protection and Welfare of Domestic Workers”; f. NWPC Guidelines No.1,Series 2014 – refers to the rules of procedure on minimum wage fixing for domestic workers; g. Domestic Workers – refers to any person engaged in domestic work within an employment relationship, whether on a live-in or live-out arrangement, such as, but not limited to, general househelp, “yaya”, cook, gardener, or laundry person, but shall exclude service providers, family drivers, children who are under foster family arrangements, or any person who performs domestic work only occasionally or sporadically; h. Basic Necessities – is defined pursuant to Rule IV, Section 13, Rules Implementing R.A. 10361 to include: a) At least three (3) adequate meals a day, taking into consideration the Kasambahay’s religious beliefs and cultural practices; b) Humane sleeping conditions that respects the person’s privacy for live-in arrangement; and c) Appropriate rest and medical assistance in the form of firstaid medicines, in case of illness and injuries sustained during service without loss of benefits. For the Kasambahay under live-out arrangement, he/she shall be provided space for rest and access to sanitary facilities. i. j. k.

Private Employment Agency (PEA) – refers to any individual, legitimate partnership, corporation or entity licensed to engage in the recruitment and placement of domestic workers for local employment; Single Entry Approach (SENA) – refers to an administrative approach to provide a speedy, impartial, inexpensive and accessible settlement procedure of all labor issues or conflicts to prevent them from ripening into full blown disputes; Competency-Based Pay Scheme – refers to a compensation system that rewards domestic workers with additional pay in exchange for formal certification of the domestic worker’s mastery of skills, knowledge and/or competencies. RULE II WAGE ADJUSTMENTS

Section 1. New Monthly Minimum Wage Rates Upon the effectivity of the Wage Order, the new monthly minimum wage rates for domestic workers in Caraga Region shall be, as follows:

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Section 5. Deductions for Loans By written agreement, the employer may deduct the loans from the wages of the Domestic Worker, which amount shall not exceed 20% of his/her wages every month. Section 6. Application for Private Employment Agencies (PEAs) In case of hiring/contracting of domestic workers’ services through a licensed PEAs, the wage rate prescribed in the Order shall be borne by the principals or clients of the PEAs and the contract shall be deemed amended accordingly. In the event, however, that the principals or clients fail to pay the prescribed wage rates, the PEAs shall be jointly and severally liable with their principals or clients. Section 7. Exemption from Compliance

Filing of applications for exemption from compliance with the Wage Order is not allowed.

Section 8. Provision of Basic Necessities The employer shall provide for the basic necessities of domestic workers as defined in Rule I, Section 2(h) of this Rules. At no instance shall the employer withdraw or hold in abeyance the provision of these basic necessities as punishment or disciplinary action to the domestic worker. Section 9. Non-Diminution of Benefits Nothing in the Wage Order shall be construed to reduce any existing wage rates, allowances and benefits of any form under existing laws, decrees, issuances, executive orders and/or under any contract or agreement between workers and employers. Section 10. Competency-Based Pay Scheme Household employers and their domestic workers may voluntarily and mutually agree to adopt a compensation system that rewards domestic workers with additional pay in exchange for formal certification on the domestic workers mastery of skills, knowledge and/or competencies. Those who will adopt the Competency-Based Pay Scheme may refer to the NWPC Advisory on CompetencyBased Wage for Domestic Workers issued on 24 February 2015. RULE III SPECIAL PROVISIONS Section 1. Appeal to the Commission Any party aggrieved by the Wage Order may file an appeal with the National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC), through the RTWPB XIII, in three (3) legible copies, not later than ten (10) days from the publication of this Wage Order, subject to compliance with Section 11 and 12 of NWPC Guidelines No.01, Series of 2014. Section 2. Complaints for Non-Compliance Complaints for non-compliance with the Wage Order shall be filed before the DOLE Field/Provincial/ Regional Office XIII and shall go through the thirty (30) day mandatory conciliation under the DOLE Single Entry Approach (SENA) program to exhaust all efforts for settlement. The DOLE Regional Director shall decide and issue an Order within ten (10) days from the submission of the case for resolution. Section 3. Freedom to Bargain The Wage Order shall not be construed to prevent domestic workers from bargaining for higher wages and other benefits with their respective employers. Section 4. Unlawful Acts and Penalties Withholding and interference in the disposal of wages of the domestic workers are declared unlawful and shall be punishable with a fine of not less than Ten Thousand Pesos (P10,000.00) but not more than Forty Thousand Pesos (P40,000.00), without prejudice to the filing of appropriate civil and/or criminal action by the aggrieved party pursuant to Rule XII, Sections 1 and 2 of Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 10361.

Section 2. Coverage of the Wage Order The Wage Order shall apply to all domestic workers, whether on a live-in or live-out arrangements, such as but not limited to: (a) General House help; (b) Yaya; (c) Cook; (d) Gardener; (e) Laundry Person; or (f) Any person who regularly performs domestic work in one household on an occupational basis. Not covered are the following: (a) (b) (c) (d)

Service Providers; Family Drivers; Children under the foster family arrangements; and Any person who performs work occasionally or sporadically.

Section 3. Mode and Frequency of Payments of Wages The wages of the domestic workers shall be paid in cash at least once a month. No payment by means of promissory notes, vouchers, coupons, tokens, tickets, chits, or any object other than cash shall be allowed. Section 4. Deduction for Loss or Damage Other than those mandated by law, the employer shall not deduct any amount from the wages of the domestic worker without his/her written consent or authorization; provided that deduction for loss or damage shal only be made under the following conditions: a) The domestic worker is clearly shown to be responsible for the loss or damage; b) The domestic worker is given reasonable opportunity to show cause why deductions should not be made; c) The total amount of such deductions is fair and reasonable and shall not exceed the actual loss or damage; and d) The deduction from the wages of the domestic worker does not exceed 20% of his/her wages in a month. The DOLE shall extend free assistance in the determination of fair and reasonable wage deductions and compliance under this Section.

Section. 5. Prohibition against Injunction No preliminary or permanent injunction or temporary restraining order may be issued by any court, tribunal or entity against any proceedings before the Board. Section 6. Repealing Clause All orders, issuances, rules and regulations or part thereof inconsistent with the provisions of the Wage Order are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly. Section 7. Separability Clause If any provision or part of the Wage Order is declared unconstitutional, or in conflict with existing law, the other provisions or parts thereof shall remain valid. Section 8. Effectivity

These Rules shall take effect upon effectivity of the Order.

Done this 13th day of August 2019, Butuan City, Philippines.

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Audit... from page 3

PNP (Philippine National Police) and AFP (Armed Forces of the Philippines) units,” said Brig. Gen. Joselito T. Esquivel Jr., PRO-13 director. Esquivel said the internal security operations of PRO13 are gaining headway with the surrender of members of the Communist Party of the Philippines - New People’s Army and the increasing support of the people for government programs. The exit briefing is set on Friday at the PRO-13 headquarters where the findings and recommendations of the audit team will be presented. (PNA)

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her, the FAW larvae enter the pupa stage after 14 to 22 days and hatch into an adult insect after eight to 30 days. She said the initial sightings were observed in corn plantations of Baguio District in Davao City and Malalag municipality in Davao del Sur. The DA immediately distributed “green label” pesticides to farmers to mitigate the possible spread to other parts. It also planned to use biological

control agents to prevent the infestation. “We have industries that rely on corn production since we have to support our hog and poultry, our corn should not be compromised,” she said. She said the initial steps taken by the agency included a blanket spraying to ensure the areas where the larva had been found are sufficiently covered. She said it is necessary to prevent its spread as the hog and poultry industries would heavily suffer as they dependent on corn for feed production. On May 9, 2019, George Culaste, OIC Director of the Bureau of Plant Industry issued a memorandum on “Pest Advisory on Fall Armyworm” to all Regional Executive Directors in the country, BPI Center Chiefs, the National Plant Quarantine Services Division, the National Seed Quality Control Services Division Crop Research and Production Support Division. Culaste said that in view of the “continuous and rapid spread” of FAW “in our neighboring countries and since the Philippine climatic condition is conducive to the preference of the devastating pest, you are hereby advise to alert your staff to engage

Use of multimedia in giving classroom instructions By JANITA L. AMINAO Teacher III Solana Elementary School Jasaan District

ONE of the techniques to improving students is using multimedia in the process of teaching and learning in the classrooms. Multimedia use in classroom will provide opportunity for interacting with diverse texts that give students a solid background in the tasks and content of the lessons. The involvement of technology in the classroom cannot be denied giving positive points to improving the quality of teaching and giving more various techniques in teaching a foreign language. The difference between a traditional classroom and multimedia classroom is drawn. There are some advantages in

ANNEX “B”

PUBLICATION NOTICE R.A. 10172 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC CCE-0057-2019

DATE: OCTOBER 1, 2019

In compliance with the publication requirement and pursuant to OCRGH Memorandum Circular No. 1, Guidelines in the Implementation of the Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2012 (IRR on RA10172), Notice is hereby served to the public that FE SANDOVAL LUBGUBAN has filed with this Office, a petition for change of GENDER from “MALE” to “FEMALE” in the Certificate of Live Birth of FE SANDOVAL LUBGUBAN at the Municipality of Manticao, Misamis Oriental who was born on FEBRUARY 14, 1961 and whose parents are PROCULO LUBGURAN & TEOFILA SANDOVAL. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than OCTOBER 20, 2019.

MDN: October 9 & 16, 2019

in pest surveillance.” “You are also advise to closely monitor the pest by conducting detection survey in your respected regions to determine its presence for immediate management,” Culaste said. Attached to the memorandum were “pertinent information and possible management strategies for your information and immediate action.” (Antonio L. Colina IV / MindaNews)

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congestion, and programs for health and environment. He added that the city has lined up big-ticket projects that include bridges, road networks, a flyover, and the development of a central business district and township projects. (PNA)

Misamis Oriental, sulod sa top 16 isip 2019 Most Business Friendly Awards sa tibuok Pinas

AING pagpamatuod na usab sa maayong pamunuan ang pangagamhanang lokal sa Misamis Oriental karong panahona human gipasidunggan sa Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) isip usa sa mga probinsya nga nakasulod sa top 16 most business-friendly local government unit sa province category niadtong Oktubre 3, 2019, sa PCCI Board Room, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. Sa 81 ka probinsiya sa tibuok Pilipinas, kombate ang Misamis Oriental

nga nakasulod sa top 16. Mismong si Gob. Bambi Emano ang midawat sa maong ganti kauban sila ni Mr. Stanley Uriarte, ang Provincial Planning and Development Coordinator (PPDC); Ms. Ivalyn Iducos sa Provincial Planning and Development Office (PPDO); Engr. Jun Balo, ang ulo sa Management Information System (MIS); Capitol consultant Ms. Eliza Pabillore; ug Provincial Governor’s Office chief of staff Ms. Jonafe Gutierrez Tapulgo. Malaumon usab si Gobernador Bambi nga makasulod ngadto sa top 3 ang Misamis Oriental nga ipahibalo karung umalabot Oktubre 17, 2019 sa Rizal Park Hotel,

Manila, nga adunay tema: "Enabling Business in a Digital Economy". Ang Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) nagapahigayon sa tinuig nga Search for Most Business-Friendly Local Government Units sa tibuok Pilipinas, sa tumong nga mahibaloan ug mapalanog ang transparensiya ug katarong sa gobernadores ug mayores sa ilang pangatungdanan; ug usab mahimong ehemplo ngadto sa uban nga naghatag epektibong serbisyo sa katawhan ug mga reporma sa pagatiman sa tanang adunay transaksiyon sa ilang tagsa-tagsa ka balaylungsod.

Teaching mathematics using multimedia By GLENDA L. BRILLO

teaching English using multimedia as a technique in teaching process in the classroom. Through the media, the teacher can give more opportunity to students to express their opinions and enjoy during the lessons. The high presence and motivation also brings positive aspects to students so they can improve their skills. Multimedia instruction consists of instruct iona l mess ages t hat contain words such as printed or spoken text and pictures such as illustrations, diagrams, photos, animation or video. The rationale for multimedia instruction is that people can learn more deeply from words and pictures than from words alone.

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THE current reform agenda in mathematics education promotes the view that mathematics must be taught and assessed in a variety of meaningful and authentic ways. DepEd must have adequate interactive multimedia resource designed to provide experiences to develop math teachers’ knowledge and practices for teaching and assessing mathematics in K-12 classrooms. Today’s society has moved from an industrial to an informationbased society with changes in the

way equity and justice are perceived and with a greater reliance on technological understanding and application. This has necessitated a new focus on how classroom mathematics must be viewed as exemplified in curriculum documents across the world. Rather than facts and skills, mathematics is seen in terms of general processes or ways of thinking such as communication, methods of investigating and reasoning and a science of patterns. Learning

mathematics is seen as students’ constructing ideas based on active, challenging experiences. These ideas reflect an understanding of mathematics that is idiosyncratic as opposed to a replication of ideas found in the textbook or the teacher’s mind. These new visions of mathematics teaching and assessment appear to be widely accepted by the community and government agencies as one that must be implemented in schools.

“Hand Washing Every Day, Keeps Diseases Away” By: RITCHELL Q. ECHAVEZ

DO 10, S. 2016 –signed by Secretary Armin Luistro last February 19, 2016 stated that the Department of Education (DepEd) issued the enclosed Policy and Guidelines for the Comprehensive Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene in Schools (WinS) Program for the promotion of correct hygiene and sanitation practices among school children and a clean environment in and around schools to keep learners safe and healthy. This Policy aims to: ensure correct knowledge and understanding among learners of effective hygiene and sanitation projects; improve equitable access to safe water, adequate toilets, and hand washing facilities; improve hygiene and sanitation practices among the learners to enable them to develop life-long positive hygiene and sanitation behaviors; ensure that schools are kept clean and safe through schoolbased solid waste management, proper drainage, the elimination of breeding grounds for mosquitoes to prevent vector-borne diseases, and food sanitation; and engage public and private

partners for program implementation and sustainability. “Our Hands, Our Future” entails the importance of keeping our hands clean always to avoid diseases for these are the part of the body that most come into contact with surfaces that could be covered in bacteria. Often, we then touch our eyes, noses, mouths which is how bacteria and viruses gain access to our bodies to make us ill. WASH in Schools aims to improve the health and learning performance of school-aged students – and, by extension, that of their families – by reducing the incidence of water- and sanitation-related diseases. It also aims to provide safe drinking water, improve access to clean water and sanitation facilities and promote lifelong health for the learners in school. It is achieved through the provision of infrastructure and promotion of hygiene among schoolchildren, their teachers, and parents. In support to this, the Iligan City National High School Canteen under the initiative of

Mrs. Ritchell Q. Echavez, the canteen assistant manager with the help of Mrs. Dina B. Ramos the canteen manager along with their Department Head Mrs. Ann M. Liñan as the consultant with the approval of Mr. Rex L. Razo the school principal is the realization of the hand washing facility inside the school canteen. A thorough planning and series of consultation took place before it was realized. The canteen personnel as well as the teachers found it as a necessity where the students wash their hands before and after eating, practice proper hand washing procedures and know the significance of washing hands with soap in order to promote hygiene, sanitation practices and an environment conducive to learning to keep them safe and healthy to conquer future challenges. Moreover, good hand washing helps in defense against the spread of many illnesses, from the common cold to more serious illnesses such as meningitis, bronchiolitis, influenza, hepatitis A, and diarrhea.

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you know that many of these corporations are being sued in Puerto Rico for causing cancer to the workers and had been kicked out from that country that is why they are here in Mindanao and are continue expanding? Many of our babies now are being born without fingers and many are already suffering from cancer, yet, none is being done to rectify these wrongs. Are we really a nation of coward people? In fact based on studies, we Filipinos are already transformed into “self-gratification machines,” so enamored in self-promotion, trivialities, external looks and giving high veneration to “dramas” on television that have already captured our mind as perpetuated by the mainstream media that is just giving us imagery and illusions. “Pasayawin mo lang ang isang guapong kandidato, panalo na! Di ba nasa Probinsyano Yan, panalo na rin kahit walang alam.” As the world is changing profoundly knowing that phenomena such as gross inequality, decline in social justice, crisis in democracy, ecological turbulence due to climate change and violent extremism are unfortunately becoming ordinary, we are now mandated to rectify such dysfunctions brought by the contemporaneous development paradigm. This can only be done by harnessing the people’s collective power through cooperativism. This was actually in the mindset of the framers of the 1987 Constitution right after the EDSA Revolution, which was to institutionalize “people power” by promoting the viability and growth of cooperatives as instruments of equity, social justice and economic development. This basically emanated from the highest law of the land basic declaration that “in a republican and democratic State, sovereignty lies with the people and all government powers emanate from them.” Indeed, the root cause of poverty, gross iniquities and social injustice is the POWERLESSNESS OF THE PEOPLE and the only countervailing force is by harnessing their collective power! That is the RAIZON D’ ETRE of the theme of the Cooperative Month Celebration, “Cooperativism a Countervailing Force Against Climate Change and Violent Extremism through People Empowerment to Trailblaze Shift in Paradigm Towards Sustainability and Social Inclusion!” That is the essence of cooperativism that has now come of age! Join us!

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passenger buses, commuter trains, light rail, taxis and transport network vehicle ser vice, public utility jeepneys and pas-

senger tricycles. For air and sea travel, officials will be mandated to take economy class. The President, Vice President, the Chief Justice and the Justices of the Supreme Court, however, are exempted from the proposed bill as well as officials with existing physical handicaps or serious medical condition, security threats and concerns. Public service improves when it is rendered with empathy and compassion. Public service requires living modestly and does not mean entitlement to perks such as business class and first-class accommodations with airlines. The proposed measure also tasks the Philippine National Police, the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and the Presidential Security Group to formulate the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the law. Some government officials have expressed support for the proposed bill, saying it would be better for them to personally experience commuting during rush hours. Government officials, including Malacañang staff and those in the Cabinet, are urged to commute at least once a week to understand the plight of commuters amid complaints on how the government is handling the public transportation problem particularly in Metro Manila. Secretary Sal Panelo has already set the tone. Time for our politicians and government officials to heed this clarion call: lead by example. (ruffy44_ ph2000@yahoo.com)

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fears the sound of war… for every child who fears the feeling of being bullied, judged and unaccepted. This is for every struggle of a Filipino Child — Muslim, Christian and Indigenous Person whose stories range from experiencing armed conflict, discrimination, unacceptance, neglect and victimized by violent ideologies. This is for every peace education believer, advocate and champion as we dramatically transform the concept of a Culture of Peace as an inherent way of life and as the core of humanity to address the underlying factors of conflict and violence. I would like to end by giving much emphasis into these words: We have to teach peace to build a culture of peace because it is in building a culture of peace that we can create difference generations of peace heroes. If we want a peaceful nation, we have to invest in nurturing a culture of peace in the heart of every child.

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Monitoring... from page 1

Philippines last September 19 after two polio cases were confirmed in a 3 year-old from Lanao del Sur and in a 5 year-old from Laguna. “The task before us, to address the outbreak, is enormous and vast,” Doque said in a statement during the launching. The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is helping the campaign by tapping the influence of religious leaders in Marawi and Lanao del Sur. Religious leaders, with their influence, have an important role in the campaign according to Oyun Dendevnorov, UNICEF Philippines Representative, because they can deliver sermons to influence mothers, fathers and caregivers to have their children vaccinated. The Philippines has seen a decline of immunization coverage in the past few years, including for protection against polio according to the World Health Organization. In 2018, 66% of children completed their oral polio vaccine (drops) doses and 45% received their inactivated polio vaccine (injection) dose. At least 95% of children under 5 years of age need to be vaccinated, irrespective of their current vaccination status, to stop the spread of polio in the country. The second round of mass immunization will be on November and the last round will at the end of this year targeting 97% of the children five under be vaccinated.

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invest heavily in systems that prioritize reuse.” Earlier this year, Nestle and Unilever, identified as top sources of plastic pollution in the country, both launched waste recovery programs for consumers, as well as announced intentions to make their packaging recyclable and compostable. Nestle and Unilever, however, continue to dodge the call for reuse and refill systems—failing

to set plans to phase-out single-use production. “We are being lulled into complacency by token commitments and solutions that are unproven, expensive, unjust, and comes with high ecological and health costs. The first order of business is to stop investing in the plastic industry,” said Beau Baconguis, Asia Pacific Coordinator for Break Free From Plastic. “Meanwhile, communities are demonstrating that zero-waste and plastic-free systems that are simple, affordable, easily implementable, just, and beneficial to ecology and health do exist. Industry and government can draw inspiration from these zero waste communities for systems that work and start implementing them.” The groups warned consumers and regulators against greenwashing by these fast-moving consumer goods corporations, which they point out propose only end-of-pipe measures rather than stopping plastic production altogether. “Of course, these big companies would want us to continue with a throwaway culture since they are profiting so much from it,” said Jove Benosa, zero-waste campaigner of EcoWaste Coalition. “That is why our government should not be fooled and instead legislate a total nationwide ban on single-use packaging to force these plastic polluters to set clear and efficient actions for phasing out plastic. The alternatives that they are peddling merely substitute one throwaway material with another. Similarly, local government units should not be fooled by such false solutions, and that includes waste-to-energy, which further compounds problems by adding the threat to air pollution and health.” Source: Greenpeace Philippines

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dent of Barangay Tagoranao, Sultan Dumalondong, Lanao del Sur also turned over one M79 Grenade Launcher and one 40mm High Explosive. Macaraya was recruited by DI/ISIS/Maute Group sub-leader Mohammad Khayam Romato Maute,

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a.k.a Otto, who was killed during Marawi siege. According to 103rd BDE Commander Col Jose Maria Cuerpo II Saifoden was involved in fighting against the government troops during the focused military operations they conducted in 2016. Maj. Gen. Roberto Ancan, 1st Infantry (TABAK) Division and Joint Task Force ZamPeLan Commander would like to attribute this accomplishment to MILF Ceasefire Monitoring Posts (JCMP) representative Maliksaif Masheda. Macaraya is currently undergoing custodial debriefing at the headquarters of 49IB,9ID. “With all the positive results of our campaigns, we are more motivated to intensify our operations by employing the whole-ofnation approach because we do not want to destroy the trust the people have bestowed upon us,” said Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, Commander of the Western Mindanao Command.

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balay is open for applicants from MAA’s Sector 3, the Moncado Kadingilan. A one-stop shop has been established at the Marawi City Hall for the processing of the applications with the Office of the Building Official (OBO) from Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The applicants are required to bring documents such as land titles and deeds, plans, zoning receipts, Barangay clearance, and Bureau of Internal Revenue Tax (BIR) clearance. (LEAntonio/PIA10)

EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE

Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the late SPOUSES GUILLERMO M. CASIÑO, who died intestate on May 26, 1988 and MERCEDES A. CASIÑO, who died intestate on December 1, 1999; That the late Spouses Guillermo M. Casiño and Mercedes A. Casiño, left five (5) parcels of land, more particularly described as follows: That the one Thousand Two Hundred Eighty Four (1,284) Square Meters, more or less covered by Original Certificate of Title No. P-17430 and One Thousand Six Hundred Twelve (1,612) SQUARE METERS, more or less covered by Original Certificate of Title No. P-17432 be divided equally to PURISIMA CASIÑO TACANDONG SONIA CASIÑO DECHOS, ZENITHA CASIÑO MADRIA and LUCIFER ISAAC ABARRIENTOS CASIÑO; That the One Thousand Nine Hundred Four (1,904) SQUARE METERS, more or less covered by Original Certificate of Title No. P-15807 and the One Hundred Fifty-Eighty (158) SQUARE METERS covered by Tax Declaration No. 0813000907502 be given to the HEIRS OF WEBSTER A. CASIÑO; That the three hundred fifty-eight (358) square meters, more or less covered by the Original Certificate of Title No. P-17429 remain as COMMON PROPERTY; are the subject of EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE; HEIRSOF WEBSTER A. CASIÑO, namely: BIENVENIDA SACLOT CASIÑO (wife), JOSEPH SACLOT CASIÑO (married), GRANT LESTER SACLOT CASIÑO (married), TOM CHARISH CASIÑOSAYON (married), AVE HANAH SACLOT CASIÑO (annulled), EMMANUEL MOSES SACLOT CASIÑO (married) and PATRICK WEBSTER SACLOT CASIÑO II (married), of legal ages, Filipino citizens and a residents of Cagayan de Oro City; PURISIMA CASIÑO TACANDONG, of legal age, widow, Filipino citizen and a resident and a resident of Nazareth, Cagayan de Oro City; SONIA CASIÑO DECHOS, of legal age, married, Filipino citizen and a resident of Nazareth, Cagayan de Oro City; ZENITHA CASIÑO MADRINA, of legal age, widow, Filipino citizen and a resident of Nazareth, Cagayan de Oro City; LUCIFER ISAAC ABARRIENTOS CASIÑO, of legal age, married, Filipino citizen and a resident of Nazareth, Cagayan de Oro City; Under Notary Public of Atty. NOELLE THERESE G. VEDAD; as per Doc. No. 208; Page No. 42; Book No. 01; Series of 2019. MDN: October 16 & 23, 2019

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Wednesday, October 16, 2019

PVB Traveling Exhibit kicks off the 75th Liberation Trail

“Fight for our Freedom”

HE 75th Commemoration of the LeyteGulf Landings is made more memorable as Philippine Veterans Bank (PVB) mounts its award-winning World War II Traveling Exhibit in Leyte celebrating the historic event that served as a key turning point of the Japanese Occupation. PVB’s “The War of our Fathers” exhibit will be at Robinsons Mall Tacloban from October 18 to 25, as part of the national commemoration of the 75th Leyte Gulf Landings led by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP). The exhibit display is in cooperation with the Provincial Government of Leyte, City Government of Tacloban, Robinsons Place Tacloban, Go Hotels and Summit Hotels. The exhibition will be open to the public,

free of charge and will feature vintage WWII photos, memorabilia, and artifacts. This leg of the traveling exhibit’s journey marks the beginning of the “75th Liberation Trail” beginning with the 75th year of the Leyte Gulf Landings in October 20, 1944 and will end with the official surrender of Gen. Yamashita 10 months later on Sept. 3, 1945. Entitled “The Fight for our Freedom,” the 75th Liberation Trail shall help create awareness about the important role of Filipino WWII veterans and heroes who are often overshadowed by their American counterparts in liberating our country from tyranny and oppression. While US Gen. Douglas MacArthur took center stage at the landings, Filipinos should not downplay the roles of

their own forefathers who provided key intelligence data to the Allied Forces and displayed brave acts that saved the lives of their countrymen. One such example is 20-year-old Boy Scout Valeriano Abelloin the town of Tolosa, who aided US troops by directing their offensive attacks right to the Japanese troops through his semaphore skills.

In photo: SVP Angelica Reyes, President Fabian Dee, FVP Christian Paul Philippe Orlino

Metrobank, Chairman Ty win big at The Asian Banker Awards BANGKOK, THAILAND - For the second consecutive year, The Asian Banker Transaction Awards recognized Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) as the Best Transaction Bank, Best Trade Finance Bank, and Best FX Bank in the Philippines. “Our consistent recognition, especially from respected institutions such as The Asian Banker, proves that our efforts in delivering outstanding customer service, and a dynamic banking

and finance portfolio pay off well,” says Metrobank President Fabian Dee. “We will continuously strive to create meaningful banking experiences for our customers in all aspects of our operations.” The Asian Banker Transaction Awards is the most prestigious awardgiving body that recognizes achievements in key business and operational areas of the banking industry. Each year, it celebrates the top domestic and international

financial institutions in Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. Winners are selected through a combination of surveys, interviews, and field research by the body’s independent staff. The Asian Banker also conferred its highest honors on Metrobank Chairman Arthur Ty with the CEO Leadership Achievement Award for the Philippines, wherein under his leadership, Metrobank is accorded the Best Managed Bank in the Philippines.

According to historical accounts, amidst artillery shelling, Abello, along with his friends Vicente Tiston and Antero Zunia, navigated to the Allied naval ship nearest to them and with the use of white cloth diapers, locally known as lampin, Abello signaled “Don’t bomb beaches. There are civilians. If possible let me direct shelling”. A new feature of the

serves as a tribute to the bravery, patriotism, and determination of Filipino men and women who fought and died for freedom, and for those who survived those dark years of our country’s history. It also hopes to educate the generations of today on the lessons of war and to uplift the legacy of our World War II veterans as well as the sacrifices they undertook for the price of freedom. PVB will officially launch the World War II exhibit in a simple program and ribboncutting ceremony. They exhibit is a diorama will be joined during of the landing in Palo, the program by officials Leyte with life size replicas of Gen. Douglas and representatives from the Provincial MacArthur, President Government of Leyte, Sergio Osmeña, Gen. City Government of Carlos P. Romulo, Gen. Tacloban, the Embassy Richard K. Sutherland and CBS Correspondent of the United States of America, National William J. Dunn Historical Commission walking to shore from of the Philippines, a landing craft with Philippine Veterans the Leyte Gulf as a Affairs Office (PVAO) backdrop. and Robinsons Place PVB officials said that the traveling exhibit Tacloban.