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4ID activates new battalion to secure Southern Bukidnon CAMP EVANGELISTA, Patag, Cagayan de Oro City -- Philippine Army activated its 88th Infantry (Maringal) Battalion and placed it under the operational control of 4th Infantry Division to address the threat situation in the Southern part of Bukidnon. In a simple ceremony on October 19 held at the 88IB headquarters in South Poblacion, Maramag town, Bukidnon, MGen Ronald C

Villanueva, 4ID commander underlined the specific tasks and mission of the said battalion that are aligned to the current campaign of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) which is the Development Support and Security Plan “Kapayapaan.” He also emphasized during the program about the ultimate objective of the New People’s Army (NPA) terror group.

COTABATO CITY -- Floods brought about by incessant rains the past three days have affected 15,963 families in 15 barangays from seven towns in Maguindanao. Data from the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao–Humanitarian Emergency Assistance Response Team (ARMM

– HEART) indicated the families affected per municipality are Shariff Saydona Mustapha (5 barangays -1,812 families); Sultan sa Barongis (5 barangays -1,612); and Sultan Kudarat (16 barangays -- 4, 980). Also included in the list 4th Infantry Division (4ID) activates 88th Infantry (Maringal) Battalion to address the treat situation in the Southern are Sultan Mastura

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RTA killer arrested; back for another hit? By GERRY LEE GORIT Correspondent

CAGAYAN de Oro City--A suspect in the killing of traffic officer last year who was arrested when he went back here allegedly to do a “hit” on a law enforcer, the police said Wednesday. Police operatives nabbed Mohaimen Macauyag, 30, at a business district here when he was spotted riding a motorcycle with a still unknown companion, on Serenity. All is quiet in the battlefield in Marawi City in this photo taken from the Tuesday, October 17. Macauyag, who also goes golf course of the Mindanao State University at 2:16 p.m. on Wednesday, 18 October 2017, a day after President Rodrigo Duterte declared the liberation of Marawi from by the names Alex Masacal “terrorist influence.” An hour later, smoke would be seen rising again from artillery fire. MindaNews photo by Froilan Gallardo

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After Marawi, AFP to focus on fight vs NPA EDITOR: Cris diaz

DAVAO C I T Y - - T h e Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will focus on the fight against New People’s Army (NPA) after their success in battling Maute Group in Marawi City. AFP chief-of-staff Gen. Eduardo Año, in a speech during his visit at the Eastern Mindanao Command (Eastmincom) Tuesday, said that there will be more Army battalions deployed in the Eastmincom area since most of the places are NPA infested. “Ngayon natapos na yung Marawi crisis, mag-re deploy na tayo ng presence, may ibabalik na tayong pwersa dito (Now that the Marawi crisis is over, we will re deploy more military presence, we will return the troops here ), ” he said. Año also said the Philippine Army (PA) will activate additional 10 Infantry Battalions, six of which will be deployed in Eastmincom areas. “Ito’y para tuldokan na natin yang CPP-NPA na yan (We want to end the CPP-NPA),” he said. He said this new mandate came from the order of President Rodrigo Duterte who early pronounced the war against the communist groups. Año said the 8,000 new recruits for the Army will be completed by November this year. Majority of the new recruits will be deployed in Eastmincom. “By January, additional 5,000 troops will be recruited sapagkat gusto n at i n m ang y ar i n a s a katapusan ng 2018, wala ng CPP-NPA kahit isa sa buong Pilipinas (because we want to happen that by the end of 2018 there will be no CPP-NPA in the whole Philippines),” he said. “And we can start the massive economic development especially in the area of Mindanao,” he said. He said the government will be constructing big highways, bridges and railway stations in different parts in Mindanao and this will not be attained if there is peace and order problem. PNA

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DAVAO CITY – The Inter-Agency Task Force on Securing Energy Facilities (IATSEF), with the coordination and support of its members, has been continuously working to minimize the impact of the Marawi conflict to the power industry in Mindanao. The IATSEF is composed of the Department of Energy (DOE), National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), National Transmission Corporation (TransCo), National Electrification Administration (NEA), National Power Corporation (NPC), the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). DOE Assistant Secretary Redentor Delola briefed power stakeholders of the current efforts to normalize the power situation in the conflict area during the DOE investment forum and stakeholders conference on October 3 at the Grand Regal Hotel in Davao City. Delola said that the rehabilitation of power supply in some areas in Marawi has already started. These Formal signing of the Deed of USUFRUCT (50 YEARS) of the 1.2 hectares for the Compostela Valley Fire, Emergency include rebuilding of electric and Disaster center on Oct. 16, 2017 at the social hall capitol, Nabunturan, Compostela Valley. posts, resumption of power Maryel Lasaca // IDS Comval

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Drinking ‘tuba’ is DavSur town’s oldest grandpa’s secret to long life By Anthony S. Allada

MAGSAYSAY, Davao del Sur -- Drinking a glass of “tuba” (coconut wine) is a daily habit of 101-year-old Leoncio Sayson Saturos, who claimed that it is his secret to live a long life. Accompanied by five of his eight children, Saturos rode a vehicle to travel for about five kilometers from his residence in Purok 1-A in Barangay Bacungan to reach the municipal hall here. The good news was officials of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) XI and Mayor Arthur Davin are waiting to hand over to him the PHP100,000 cash incentive for being an inspiration of a “well-lived, healthy and happy lifestyle” pursuant to Republic Act 10868 or the Centenarians Act of 2016. Saturos, who walks with the help of crutches, has still

a sharp mind, although one has to go nearer to him to be heard. He said the money is a big help to sustain his needs, especially that he is just dependent on his pension as a war veteran. Aside from his tuba habit, he is also used to drinking goat’s milk and “tsokolate” and eating fresh tobacco, fruits and vegetables. Still not diagnosed with any disease, there were no prohibitions to his diet, although he seldom eats pork and chicken. He prefers to eat more fish. Saturos was a World War II veteran and later became a “Tenyente del Barrio,” now called barangay captain, for several years during the time of former President Ferdinand Marcos in the 1970s. He became a widower in his 70s after his wife died See tuba, page 11

Saturos, at age 101, prays that God will give him more years to live. PNA Photo

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SP OKs MOA with DA for livestock program CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- Department of Agriculture (DA) and the city government of Cagayan de Oro forged another partnership for livestock program. To increase the competitiveness and income of livestock farmers, Cagayan de Oro City legislators headed by Vice Mayor Raineir Joaquin V. Uy during its regular session Wednesday presided over by Councilor Zaldy approved an ordinance authorizing Mayor Oscar Moreno to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Department of Agriculture (DA) covering its Livestock

Program. The DA is implementing the program to enhance agricultural productivity and production as a strategy of realizing the Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Plan (AFMP) and is willing to provide one unit Hammer Mill under the Animal Feeds Technology Project. The MOA provides that the regional field office of DA in northern Mindanao

shall procure the brand new equipment, turn over the unit to the city and conduct periodic monitoring and evaluation to ascertain the progress of the project For its part, the city government shall use the equipment for the Animal Feeds Technology Development with DA-RFO-10 and provide a garage to properly secure the unit, among others. The ordinance was endorsed by the committees on agriculture and fisheries and on laws and rules chaired by Councilors Annie Y. Daba and Ian Mark Nacaya, respectively. (SP)

Effective communication helps promote ASEAN integration—PIA Chief By Ruby Leonora R. Balistoy

GINGOOG CITY, Misamis Oriental, October 17 (PIA) – “We believe that a well-informed Filipino is an empowered Filipino,” Undersecretary Harold E. Clavite, director general of the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) imparted such tenet to convey the essentials of effective communication. Speaking in front of more than 200 youth leaders, farmers, fisher folks, barangay leaders, urban poor, senior citizens, media, and delegates from various groups during the ASEAN 2017 Multi-sectoral Forum recently held in Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental, he clarified different issues on responsible sharing of information, be it on print, online, or word of mouth. “The power to communicate nowadays is at the hands of the people— the reader, the listener, the viewer, the spectator. Their thoughts and reactions on the content they consume are so powerful, it could influence the narrative and shape the storyline of an idea,” he said. Communicating in ASEAN setting In his keynote speech, Clavite stressed that the whole of Southeast Asia has had its eye on the Philippines since the start of 2017 as the country hosts the 50th founding anniversary celebration of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) with the theme

With the theme, “Industriya ng Pangisdaan ay Masigla kung ang Karagatan ay Malinis at Masagana,” the BFAR Camiguin Provincial Office observes the 45th Fish Conservation Week through holding the Walk for Fish, Mangrove Planting and Coastal Clean-Up on October 16 at Katungaan Park, San Miguel, Mahinog.(CPPO/RTP/PIA10)

2 from MSU System among top 10 in 2017 Chemist Licensure Exam

MALAYBALAY City––Two examinees from the Mindanao State University System are among the top 10 passers of the Chemist Licensure Exam given by the Professional Regulation Commission on October 10-11. Charles David C. Cabigon of MSU-IIT obtained an overall score of 88% to place 5th along with UP-Los Banos’ King Bryan C. Gabog and Mark John P. Mandigma of the University of Santo Tomas. Richmond G. Japson of MSU-Marawi placed 7th with 87.50%. PRC named the top three passers as Gio Ferson M. Bautista, UP-Los Banos (93%); In ASEAN Multi Sectoral Forum in Gingoog City, Undersecretary Harold E. Clavite, John Noel R. Maape, UPLB director general of Philippine Information Agency (PIA), calls for responsible use of (91.25%); and Christian Casocial media. He urged attendees to be prudent and sensitive in using social media rino, UP-Diliman (90.25%). and only share information that are advantageous to their communities. (PIA) They are followed by Mi“Partnering for Change, Engaging the World.” There are ten countries in ASEAN: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. “If we add the population of each of these countries, we are talking about hundreds of millions of people. That is a lot of people. In media term, that is a lot of clients, a lot of readers, a lot of viewers. Hence, there is a need for every Filipino to be conveyors of good news that would raise awareness on things that will uplift people’s lives,” he said. He therefore urged fellow Filipinos to be wary on the proliferation of deceptive

information and refrain from becoming instruments in spreading fake news especially online and other social media platforms. Determined to work with a new breed of influencers PIA has been taking necessary steps as an agency to realize its mission and vision by making sure that the information disseminated are relevant and factual. It has been conducting events such as ASEAN university forum with youths/ students, multi-sector forum, and launching of information kiosks in various towns and cities across the country to work with new breed of influencers equipped with knowledge See helps, page 10

kael John A. Baltazar, Ateneo de Manila University, John Dahrell J. Vilela, PUP-Main, and Kristine Larissa B. Yu who tied at 4th place with 88.25%. Anabel B. Abulencia, UPLB, and Carl Darmen Y. Menese both placed 6th with 87.75%. Daisylyn Senna Y. Tan of De La Salle UniversityManila garnered the 8th spot (87%), while Peter James Q. Dequina of UPLB and El Czar L. Galleposo of UP-Diliman shared the 9th spot (86.75%). The 10th spot went to Crizaldo N. Mempin Jr. of PUP-Main (86.50%). PRC said 526 out of 1,129 examinees (44.01 percent) passed the licensure examination given in the cities of Manila, Cagayan de Oro and Cebu. (MindaNews)

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Marawi siege – how will it end? The more than five month battle to retake Marawi has quite a few similarities to the Battle of Manila which occurred 72 years ago. The Battle of Manila which raged for more than a month in 1945 was the first and only urban warfare fought by the Allies in the Pacific theater. All previous battles from Guadalcanal up to Leyte were fought either in jungles or open fields. Nothing prepared the Allied troops in the Pacific for this type of warfare save for the theoretical training provided in field manuals. The GIs had to learn their lessons fast in actual combat. One Allied field manual

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Along the way is an endless expanse of grazing lands poke marked by herds of sheeps and cattles. It’s like as far as your eyes can see. It is often said that there are more sheeps than the 17-million New Zealanders but am confident to say that there are more tourist arrivals each year here than sheeps and cows combined. Last night, as we were having dinner at the Maori tribe reception hall, a young lady from England who was seated right across our table related that she had been around so many countries but nothing beats the Philippines’ Vigan, the rice terraces which she describes as “magnificent view” and the beaches of Bohol. She promised to go back to the Philippines as there are a

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lot of beautiful sites to visit which she said she missed. And the food? “Nothing beats the Philippines”, she swore addressing a question raised by her seatmates. Which made me think and ask why our tourism industry is still a laggard compared to other coun-

tries. If we look at the profile of tourists, big spenders are the Chinese (that comprise the new rich that had emerged in this decade), Japanese, Koreans and the Europeans. These people are in search of mother nature, ethnic shows and food. In many aspects the Philippines is not far behind. In fact, we have more to show and to offer than most countries. We have such a rare ethnic mixture of cultures. Our food variance is excellent, people speak English, our mountain and sea resorts are within 30 minutes from hotel and weather is predictable. Tourist promotions are a must and tourism oriented institutions should See beauty, page 10

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instructed troops on, among others, how to take buildings: “Attackers should get into the highest floor possible immediately either going up stairs or directly up the walls, since once the upper floors are under control, the remaining enemy can be eliminated much easier.

ter prepared. The Mautes stacked up on arms and food which sustained them during the early stages. They even managed to dig connecting tunnels which protected them from air strikes. T h e Maut e s b o o by trapped likely routes of government forces. All these, plus the fact that hostiles have held dozens of civilian hostages, have slowed down the advance of government troops. Several times, the declaration of cessation of hostilities was pushed back. Hopefully, it will come soon. The more protracted the battle becomes, the more

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A point to stress – go into the building firing.” If memory serves, the only prior Philippine military experience in urban warfare was during the siege of Zamboanga City in 2013. Feeling left out in the on-going peace talks with the MILF, MNLF leader Nur Misuari started to make his presence felt once again by seizing Zamboanga coastal towns. The battle eventually spread to the city. In Zamboanga, the final stages of the battle involved house-to-house clearing. But unlike in Zamboanga, the takeover of Marawi appears better planned and the hostile forces came bet-

Think a minute… There was a young man who moved from his home in Italy to live in America. He studied juggling and soon became famous all over the world. Later in his life, after years of success as a juggler and performer, he decided to return home to Italy and retire. He sold almost everything he owned and bought a big, expensive diamond. Then he boarded the ship for his home in Italy. One day he was showing a boy on the ship how he could juggle several apples at one time. Soon a crowd of the passengers gathered around to watch. Then the

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old juggler got more and more carried away with himself, wanting to impress the crowd. He ran to his room and got his precious diamond. He showed it to the people and explained how the diamond repre-

sented his whole life’s work and savings. Then, to the people’s shock and amazement, he started juggling the diamond! At first, he was careful; but each time he threw the diamond higher and higher. Finally, he told his audience that he would throw the diamond one last time so high that it would disappear for a few seconds. The people begged the old man not to do it, but he wouldn’t listen. So with the confidence of all his years of experience, the juggler threw the diamond so high into the air that it actually did disappear, before it started falling back

down, shining and sparkling in the sunlight. Then, just as he was about to catch the diamond, a huge wave suddenly caused the ship to move and lurch forward, causing the juggler not to catch his diamond, which fell into the ocean and sunk, lost forever. What a sad story. To risk and lose everything you own and have worked for all your life. Yet some of us are just like that juggler. We’re very confident in our own strengths and abilities. We want to be in control and live life our own way, even though our Maker has clearly shown See juggler, page 10

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Andanar cites resiliency, unity, hope in visit to Marawi City CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar cited messages of resiliency, unity and hope amidst war during his visit to Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) operation center in Iligan City on October 13. Andanar shared in an interview with the media that he came personally to get first hand updates on the recovery and rehabilitation efforts in Marawi City and emphasized the message of resiliency, unity and hope among Filipinos in this time of crisis. During his visit, Department of National Defense (DND) Undersecretary and Chairman of TFBM Cesar Yano said that through the sub-committee on reconstruction, there had been site development on transitional shelters at barangay Sagongsongan in Marawi City. In fact, there was already an ongoing construction of initial 1,100 units of shelters by four groups in three months, which started on Sept. 8, 2017. The local government of Marawi and Mindanao State University (MSU) also assisted in the identification of 14 hectares of land for temporary shelters and permanent housing. There

was also an ongoing inventory on internally displaced persons (IDPs) relocation preference and prioritization of IDPs for relocation with local government unit (LGU). In terms of health and social welfare, there had been a total of 108,028 medical consultations in 54 municipalities such as Tamang Serbisyo para sa Kalusugan ng Pamilya (TsekAP) services by the Department of Health (DOH). Aside from that, 68,289 individuals already received psychosocial services in 38 municipalities; the government has also provided evacuation centers with potable water and construction/installation of toilets, washing and bathing facilities. Further, 438,440 IDPs received nutrition services in 51 municipalities. Relief assistance had been distributed to 78,466 displaced families or 359,680 displaced individuals. Tents were also distributed to decongest evacuation centers and early rehabilitation and recovery program through sustainable projects such as communal gardening and food production were initiated. Yano admitted that although the Maranaos are not used to gardening because they are more of trading and

selling, they have learned to appreciate communal gardening, as this made their time useful while staying in temporary shelters and evacuation centers. Meanwhile, in terms of sustaining peace, the TFBM has created a technical working group (TWG) to manage the return of IDPs; trained policewomen had been deployed to counter violent extremism; and PNP posts had been established in evacuation and transition areas. According to Yano, there has also been a culture of peace orientation to the young IDPs in Iligan City and focus group discussion (FGD) of women, peace and security among others. Online war against terrorism Included in the itinerary of Andanar was a meeting with the 1st Infantry (Tabak) Division of the Philippine Army in Marawi City, who leads the war against terrorists in Marawi City. Lt. Col. Jo-ar Herrera in a presentation shared efforts of the Tabak Division in countering massive online production and dissemination of videos and other materials about violent extremism. He said that apart from the battle on the ground, they were also fighting another battle See cites, page 10

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GSIS in 2022: One of top 3 defined-benefit pension fund institutions in ASEAN Malolos, Bulacan. The declaration of a nationwide work suspension in government offices today did not deter more than 200 GSIS active members and pensioners from attending the stakeholders’ dialogue convened by Chairman Francisco Duque III in the city of Malolos. “This is part of our continuing effort to be transparent and consultative to our stakeholders and we hold the consultation ‘rain or shine’,” Duque said. The dialogue, which is the third since Duque’s appointment as Chairman in February this year, aims to update GSIS members and pensioners on the thrusts of the new Board of Trustees, as well as to hear the concerns and suggestions of GSIS stakeholders to improve service. “I take note of the inputs gathered from the forum, which I then discuss with the Board, to determine whether we need to amend or formulate certain policies that will further make our service delivery more responsive”, Duque said. He recognized that the pension fund has made remarkable strides in the last six years owing to the reforms that it has implemented, such as the nonsuspension policy for members working in suspended agencies, restoration of survivorship benefit, increased minimum basic pension of Php5,000, and renewed partnership with the Land Bank of the Philippines. Duque stressed however that GSIS will “never be

Chairman Francisco Duque III awards the milestone benefit facsimile check of Php30,000 to pensioner Salome Buendia who will turn 95 years old on October 21. Chairman Duque is joined by Officer in Charge – Senior Vice President for Luzon Group Salvacion Mate, Ms. Buendia’s relative Ericson, Bulacan Branch Office Manager Ma Leon Fajardo, and Vice President for North Luzon Office Eduardo Fernandez. photo supplied

complacent and is poised to rise even higher as it competes in the global arena” in the next six years. “Our new vision benchmarks GSIS as one of the top three defined-benefit pension fund institutions in the ASEAN region by pursuing service quality and sound financial management.” Duque also informed the

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stakeholders that beginning this year, GSIS commits a shorter processing period for retirement and life Insurance, motor vehicle and service loans. “The processing period for all retirement and life insurance claims is further reduced from 90 days to 30 days, motor vehicle claims from 45 days to 40 days,

and service loan to three days from five days, after approval of your agency authorized officer or AAO.” He also said that the pension fund will conduct financial literacy lectures in 2017, to help new government entrants and retiring members, make informed and effective financial See fund, page 10

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Notice is hereby given that ANTONIO V.A. TAN, ET.AL. (OWNER), FILINVEST LAND, INC. (OWNER/ DEVELOPER) has filed with this Office a sworn registration statement for the sale of condominium units at 8 SPATIAL DAVAO BLDG. 8 located Brgy. Maa, Davao City specifically identified/ described as Block 1, Lots 8 to 11; Block 2, Lots 7,11 & 13 and Road Lot 1, ALL OF PSD-11- 100962 containing an area of 2,520.88 square meters and covered by TCT Nos. T- 146-2012000660 to 663, T-146-2012000738, T-146-2012000711, T-1462012000715 and T-146-2012000717.

Ipinagbigay-alam na ang ANTONIO V.A. TAN, ET.AL. (OWNER), FILINVEST LAND, INC. (OWNER/DEVELOPER) ay naghain sa Tanggapang ito ng sinumpaang aplikasyon para sa pagbebenta ng mga UNITS sa 8 SPATIAL DAVAO BLDG. 8 na matatagpuan sa Brgy. Maa, Davao City at sinasakop ng Block 1, Lots 8 to 11; Block 2, Lots 7,11 & 13 and Road Lot 1, ALL OF PSD-11-100962 sa ilalim ng TITULO BILANG TCT Nos. T-146-2012000660 to 663, T-146-2012000738, T-146-2012000711, T-1462012000715 and T-146-2012000717.

All papers relative thereto shall, upon request and payment of processing fee, be available for inspection during business hours by any person having legal interest thereon. Absent any legal impediment, the above-cited project is deemed registered and a certificate, in evidence thereof, shall forthwith be issued after five(5) days from the last day of publication.

Davao City. Philippines, 19:h day of October 2017.

(Sgd.) ATTY. RM MIGUEL T. PALMA GIL Regional Director MDN: Oct 21 & 28, 2017

Lahat ng mga kasulatang kaugnay nito ay maaring suriin ng sinuman na nagtataglay ng legal na interes dito matapos humiling sa pagsusuri at magbayad ng kaukulang halaga sa tanggapang ito. Kapag walang sagabal na legal, ang proyektong nabanggit ay ituturing na rehistrado at maari nang bigyan ng sertipiko bilang katibayan nito, pagkalipas ng limang (5) araw mula sa huling paglalathafa.

Iligan-based IDPs receive sari-sari store kits from DTI

Lungsod ng Dabaw, Pilipinas, ika-19 ng Oktubre 2017.

(Sgd.) ATTY. RM MIGUEL T. PALMA GIL Regional Director MDN: Oct 21 & 28, 2017

At least 30 internally-displaced persons (IDPs) on Friday received aid from DTI to help them start a small business even while they are staying at evacuation centers and to help sustain their needs as they wait to return to their respective homes in Marawi. As part of Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM), DTI, together with other agencies comprising the subcommittee on business and livelihood (SC-BL), will assist affected Marawi residents start small businesses and earn money while fasttracking the rehabilitation process of the war-torn city. Php 5,000 worth of groceries were distributed, along with pens and notebook for the IDPs’ monitoring and recording of sales. Elvira Redublado, TFBM SC-BL Ground Officer and DTI-LDN Consumer Pro-

tection Division Chief, said that the livelihood starter kits will help the IDPs earn money while the training on simple book-keeping will help sustain their businesses as they return to Marawi. “The starter kits are more on food items. We will train and monitor them on the progress of their business,” Redublado explained. Redublado added that there will be more livelihood starter kits that will be distributed to IDPs staying in evacuation centers. The DTI is the lead agency for the TFBM SC-BL. Other members of the committee are DOLE, DOST, OPAPP, TESDA, DENR, DA, DAR, MinDA, and NEDA. A total of 40 grocery packages has now been distributed apart from the 100 sewing kits provided to IDPs.

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German delegation to participate in DTI SlingShot ASEAN event Startup Asia Berlin (SUAB), the GermanAsian startup platform that aims to enable the professionalization and direct cooperation between startup ecosystems of Berlin, Manila, Bangalore and Jakarta, will conduct its second Asian roadshow from 19 to 28 October 2017. For the Manila leg and SUAB’s first Asian stop, the 2017 roadshow delegates will be participating at Slingshot ASEAN on 20 October, where they will engage in panel discussions and workshops. Particularly, SUAB, in partnership with QBO and the UNDP, are spearheading the panel on social innovation – a discussion on how startups can create social impact. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through its representative office in Germany – the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC-Berlin), has been collaborating with Berlin Senate on various activities related to startup ecosystem development. The visit of DTI Undersecretary Nora K. Terrado to Berlin in March 2017 and the participation of DTI Export Marketing Bureau (EMB) Director Senen Perlada in the Asia Pacific Weeks Berlin in May 2017 facilitated the SUAB participation in Slingshot ASEAN. Slingshot ASEAN 2017 organized by the DTI, aims to highlight the milestones of the startup community in the Philippines and across ASEAN. With the theme, “Partnering for Change, Engaging the World,” this summit will present a platform for new breed of businesses that are still in their preliminary phase. The SUAB roadshow delegation is composed of eleven (11) participants from Berlin and five (5) participants from each of the partner ecosystems representing various sectors such as fintech, IoT (internet of things), digital health, 3D movie production, and social innovation, as well as coworking spaces, innovation

hubs and incubators. The delegation will travel through Manila, Jakarta and Bangalore with a program of matchmaking, business visits, excursions and participation in various international start-up events and conferences. The city of Berlin, currently counting 1,800-2,400 startups, ranks 7th in the 2017 Global Startup Ecosystem Report. Said report was conducted by Startup Genome LLC and ranked startup cities in terms of access to funding, extent of market research, talent availability and start up performance and experience. The StartUp AsiaBerlin program partners include the Unit for International Cooperation of Berlin’s Ministry for Economic Affairs, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für International Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), Impact Hub Manila, Indo-German Chamber of Commerce in Bangalore, and HI Indonesia. The project is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

PH TO EXPLORE TRADE OPPORTUNITIES WITH CUBA. Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez (left) recently met (18 October) with Cuban Ambassador to the Philippines Ibete Fernandez Hernandez (right) to discuss possible cooperation between the Philippines and Cuba, exploring mutually beneficial points between two countries. As Cuba’s Universal Health Care System is globally recognized for its excellence and efficiency, Sec. Lopez discussed with the Cuban Ambassador the possible collaboration of two countries in the field of healthcare and service. Undersecretary Nora Terrado, likewise shared that the Philippines is one of the largest manufacturers of serums and syringes around the world. According to Secretary Lopez, Cuba’s strategic geographical location in Latin America could be an advantage for the Philippines to penetrate the South American market. “We are open to explore avenues of cooperation, and our companies here in the Philippines are actually keen on expanding their operations abroad,” said the trade chief. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will soon form and facilitate Joint Committee with Cuba to explore more ways of intensifying cooperation between two countries. supplied photo

Teleperformance wins Top Employer of the Year at the Asia CEO Awards Teleperformance, the worldwide leader in outsourced omnichannel customer experience management services, was named Top Employer of the Year at the 2017 Asia CEO Awards. Asia CEO Awards is the largest business awards event in Southeast Asia and brings together senior leadership teams from top corporations to recognize the most accomplished companies and leaders around the region who have demonstrated outstanding achievement and contributions in business and nationbuilding. Teleperformance Philippines Managing Director Travis Coates graciously accepted the recognition on behalf of his team, in front of an

audience of more than 1,000 peers gathered at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Pasay City on October 17. “It’s an honor to receive this award on behalf of our team and to be recognized among this wonderful group of companies. I’m also deeply humbled to lead Teleperformance in the Philippines, which now employs nearly 40,000 Filipinos,” said Coates. “Teleperformance has the most amazing workforce and we work very hard to give them the best possible employee experience. We are also very active in giving back to our communities and we will continue to work even harder to be the kind of employer See awards, page 11

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Demand up for foreign workers in Malaysia Filipino production workers who are seeking employment abroad may consider working in Malaysia, the Philippine Overseas Labor Office in Kuala Lumpur said yesterday. In a report to the labor department, the KL POLO said employment opportunities came about after the Malaysian Government decided to ease limits on foreign workers to address

the problem of companies who lack manpower for their expansion. Quoting the STAR (Malaysia), the POLO in Kuala Lumpur said that exportoriented manufacturers can apply for 100 percent foreign workforce to fill low-level jobs in line with the Government’s aim to maintain Malaysia’s competitiveness in the global supply chain. Deputy Home Minister

Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed said priority would be given to manufacturing companies that export their products, but for production workers only. The main problem faced by the companies, Mohamed said, was the lack of manpower needed to expand their business to meet the growing demand from international buyers. The Deputy Home Min-

ister also added that the decision was made because Malaysians were not keen to work in production lines. He added that the ratio of local to foreign workers in the manufacturing sector was 1:3. Reports said there are Malaysian companies that are at risk of losing customers if they will not expand their operations.END/POLO KL Malaysia

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Bank for overseas Filipinos to provide cheaper rates The Overseas Filipino Bank (OFB) will ease the financial burden of millions of overseas Filipinos with the bank’s efficient and low remittance service rates and profitable investment offers, Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said yesterday. “The bank will provide our overseas Filipinos the most effective and cheapest or free transfer of their remittances. We are also able to get the consent of Land Bank President Alex Buenaventura that the interest rate in the loan packages will only be at 2.5 percent per annum. Ang laking bagay niyan compared to other banks. This will give our OFWs the venue for their investment,” Bello said. The bank, which is not only limited to OFWs, is dedicated to provide financial products and services tailored to the requirements of all overseas Filipinos, and focused on delivering quality and efficient foreign remittances services pursuant to Executive Order (EO) No. 44 signed by President Rodrigo Duterte early this week. Through the EO, the Philippine Postal Savings Bank (PPSB) will be acquired by the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) and will be converted into the OFB. The bank will provide priority support to the growing financial needs of overseas-based Filipinos, who contribute

to the country’s foreign exchange income, currency stability, employment, and overall economic growth through their remittances. The bank will be managed by a board of directors headed by the LBP President as chairman, LBP-designated President as vice chairperson, four LBP-designated directors or officers as members, and members representing DOLE, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), and the private sector member representing overseas Filipinos. Bello encouraged OFWs to invest in the bank and take advantage of the bank services and offers as it is partly owned by them. “It will be wise for them to invest in the bank because they actually own the bank. As the secretary of labor and under the executive order, I can nominate one to represent DOLE, another one to OWWA, and the other one is for the overseas-based Filipinos. We will increase the representation of the OFWs by buying more shares that will entitle them to two or three board seats,” he added. The labor secretary also said that the branches of OFB will be put up in all Philippine Overseas Labor Offices to reach more overseas Filipinos and provide them with quality and efficient foreign remittance services. END/Abegail De Vega

The BSP publishes today the 64th issue of the quarterly BSP Inflation Report covering the period July-September 2017. The full text is also released in electronic format as a downloadable PDF file on the BSP website (http:// www.bsp.gov.ph/publications/regular_inflation.asp). The BSP Inflation Report is published as part of the BSP’s efforts to improve the transparency of monetary policy under inflation targeting and to convey to the public the overall thinking and analysis behind the Monetary Board’s decisions on monetary policy. The following are the highlights of the Q3 2017 BSP Inflation Report: • Headline inflation is steady. Average headline inflation was at 3.1 percent in Q3 2017, unchanged from the quarter-ago average but higher than the year-ago average of 2.0 percent. This brought the year-to-date average to 3.1 percent, within the National Government’s (NG’s) target range of 3.0 percent ± 1.0 percentage point, (ppt) for the year. Food inflation eased with slower increases in the prices of rice, meat, and fruits and vegetables. By contrast, non-food inflation rose due to the uptick in transportation fares and domestic fuel

prices. Meanwhile, core inflation continued to rise to 3.1 percent during the quarter from 2.9 percent in the previous quarter. The alternative measures of core inflation were mixed. • The domestic economy sustains firm growth. Real gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 6.5 percent in Q2 2017, slightly faster than the quarter-ago expansion of 6.4 percent but slower than the year-ago growth of 7.1 percent. For the first half of 2017, GDP grew by 6.4 percent, still in line with the National Government’s target of 6.57.5 percent for the year. On the expenditure side, higher household and government spending offset the slowdown in exports, while strong outturns from the industry and agriculture sectors counterbalanced the slower growth in services on the production side. High-frequency indicators of demand also continued to support the view of firm economic prospects in the near term. Vehicle sales increased,, albeit at a slower pace. The composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) also stayed above the 50-point expansion threshold. Results of the BSP’s latest surveys on business and consumer

Inflation holds steady in Q3 2017

TEMPERED GLASS BOARDS FOR BARANGAY 24, GINGOOG CITY – VICE GOVERNOR JOEY G. PELAEZ together with PROVINCIAL BOARD MEMBER JIGJAG G. PELAEZ, turned-over tempered glass basketball boards and balls to Barangay 24 of Gingoog City thru its Barangay Chairman CONRADO GAMULO in the presence of other Barangay Officials, residents and youth. The initiative of the Vice Governor aims to involve the youth in sports and recreation and to keep them away from vices and illegal activities.

DOLE calls for stronger partnership on decent work, sound industrial relations

The Department of Lab or an d E mp l oy m e nt (DOLE) called yesterday for a stronger partnership among member-states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and their tripartite social partners in advancing good industrial relations practices and decent work initiatives for sustained development. Addressing delegates to the 8th ASEAN Regional Tripartite Social Dialogue Conference at the Century Park Hotel in Manila, Undersecretary Dominador

Say said improving social partnership is a continuing task and also an urgent and critical issue for ASEAN, which faces challenges in the adjustments of labor and employment brought about by the regional economic integration. “It is undeniable that the key to sustained national development, anchored in decent work, industrial peace and social justice is the effective collaboration between and among the government and its social partners. Together,

let us raise the bar of social partnership and the role of sustained social dialogue in an integrating ASEAN,” Say said. The two-day conference was attended by 200 tripartite delegates from the ASEAN member states, as well as by the representatives from workers’ and employers’ organizations in the country. The social dialogue strengthened partnerships between and among tripartite partners to address the concerns on the participa-

tion of women workers, the increasing circulation of migrant workers across the region, and the changing nature of employment and work relations because of the rapidly-changing ASEAN labor market. “In the next 50 years, there will surely be enormous challenges awaiting ASEAN, particularly in labor and employment sector. But these challenges will bring abounding opportunities to ASEAN people. I hope these opportunities See calls, page 11

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The Gospel of Jesus Christ (October21, 2017-Saturday) Luke 1:67-79”That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear, In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life. And thou, child, shall be called the prophet of the Highest:

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ASEAN who will help government in grassroots communication and crossborder interactions that could deepen peoples understanding on the benefits of being part of the ASEAN community. It can be recalled that during the Grand Launch of the Philippines’ Chairmanship of ASEAN early this year in Davao City, Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte called on all Filipinos to take an active and constructive part by spreading the good news in this year’s hosting of ASEAN. (RLRBalistoy/ PIA10, Bukidnon)

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decisions. The lectures will be held in partnership with the Civil Service Institute, the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation and other known financial literacy experts. During the program, Chairman Duque awarded a check of Php30,000 to 95year old pensioner Salome Buendia representing her milestone benefit that is given to pensioners upon reaching the ages 90, 95 and 100 years, amounting to Php20,000, Php30,000 and Php50,000 respectively. Pensioner Rose Guillen also delivered a message of thanks to GSIS for the conduct of the annual pensioners’ day where they are updated on new programs and treated to a day of wellness, games and fun. “The pensioners’ day is very important to all of us because we are told about the news and updates about our benefits,” Guillen said. In closing, Chairman Duque assured the stakeholders that GSIS will continue to keep the interest and welfare of its members and pensioners primordial, and will continue to find ways to provide responsive service “to those who serve” in government.

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international propaganda mileage the Mautes gain. In Manila 72 years ago, here is how the month-long battle started and ended. Admiral Sanji Iwabuchi, the Japanese Commander, had ordered the fortification of several strong points in the center of Manila. Buildings of strong material were

You are not born accidentally for thou shall go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways; To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins, Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us, To give light to them that sit in darkness and [in] the shadow of death, to guide our feet into ringed by Japanese pillboxes. Streets leading to the minifortresses were mined and protected by barricades and barbed wire. Initially reluctant to bombard Manila’s landmarks, McArthur later agreed to pull all stops when allied casualties started to mount. The final assault by McArthur’s troops on the Japanese commander’s suspected headquarters was described in a military journal as follows: “On February 28, the regiment returned to the Agriculture Building with a three-hour artillery preparation. Point-blank 155mm howitzer fires alternated with point-blank tank and tank-destroyer fires….. Much of the Agriculture Building thus pancaked on its own first floor, and the 5th Cavalry Regiment assaulted into what was left. ” Iwabuchi’s (the Japanese commander) remains were never recovered. The fighting flared for three more days as the Allied troops tried to retake the last Japanese stronghold – the Finance Building. On Day 29, US troops cleared the last of the Japanese defenders. Thus, the month-long Battle of Manila ended. In the process, one-tenth of the civilian population perished. Manila, the Pearl of the Orient, was left in total ruins. But the war was still far from over. Steven Seagal and President Rody What do visiting martial artist Steven Seagal and President Rody Duterte have in common? One, both are into fighting illegal drugs. Although in the case of Seagal, it is only via film. Two, the President claims he is also a martial arts enthusiast, having taken up karate in his younger days. Three, both are admirers of Russian President Vladimir Putin, whom they praised for his strong leadership. Seagal has gone as far as vocally defending Russia’s policy on Ukraine. Recall that President Rody was in middle of a State Visit to Russia when the Marawi crisis started to unfold on May 23. This forced the President to cut short his Moscow trip. Seagal’s friendship with Putin arose from their shared love of martial arts. Seagal is a master of aikido while Putin is an active practitioner of judo. A video clip,

the way of peace. Jeremiah 29:1112”`For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the LORD, `plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope. `Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. For knowing this truth that individual child of the living has a great which I recentlly enjoyed viewing, showed Seagal and Putin in a sparring session, to the delight of a small Russian audience. Last year, Putin made Comrade Steven Seagal a Russian citizen, an act which did not sit well with Ukraine which hassince declared Seagal as a security risk. Following the example of Russia, Serbia also granted Seagal a Serbian citizenship, making Seagal, I believe, the one and only triple citizen in the world. Note: You may email us at totingbunye2000@gmail. com. You may also “like” us on Facebook at “Speaking Out”.

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rely less on government. There ought to be cooperation among resorts, hotels, restaurants, airline firms and other establishments that are into tourism. Not one single outfit can deliver everything that tourists expect in a place. In tourism it cannot be “kanya kanya”. I will have more on this in future write-ups

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us that the only way to really live successfully is His way. The only way to stay satisfied and safe is the way Jesus Christ showed us. Yet, we keep juggling with our own priceless life just one more day. But we never know when our life will suddenly end— and we will have lost our eternal life and suffer forever. Friend, for your own sake and happiness, why not ask Jesus to forgive you for all your wrongs and living your own way? Then ask Him to give you His power so you can start changing to live His way every day of your life—before it’s too late. Just Think a Minute …

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in the internet He said that through their training, they have successfully taken down numerous sites online that were detected to be that of the violent extremist group, producing videos that invite and ignite violence among the youth. He said that social media is one of the means of the terrorist group in recruiting new members. Among the targeted sectors include the

future ahead will inspire us to speak a positive words toward others. See others the way God sees to them. Think toward others the way God thinks about them. Believe that each person is born for a purpose to do and fulfill. You are born for a certain assignment to finish on this earth. Zechariah saw it towards Jesus Christ.

Biblical reflection He knew that Jesus was born to save the world. He was aware about the planned of God for mankind. The attitudes of Zachariah must be ours if possible in order that you can appreciate the existence of one person on this earth. You need to believe that no one is Bro. Edcel L. Closas born accidentally but it God’s will because he this person. You are has a divine plans for not born accidentally.

Be More Productive, Accomplish Everything! It’s not easy to accomplish everything you have set for a day especially when you are too busy managing your career. Sometimes, you can’t even finish what needs to get done at work not to mention how you don’t have enough time to spend with people you love or do things out of plain leisure. Now, here’s a technique on how you can be more productive that may help in accomplishing everything you need to accomplish on a daily basis: 1. Manage your time properly. Make sure that you focus on each task one step at a time. By making a timetable or a schedule of how you plan on finishing a task, you are holding yourself accountable which makes you work harder to finish your tasks. 2. Keep your focus and avoid distractions that may prevent you from finishing your tasks. Take breaks when you need to but make sure to tune out from the distractions like social media or unnecessary chit chats. 3. Make sure to have enough energy in order to have the motivation to accomplish your tasks. If you have the right energy and you don’t feel sluggish, you can focus more and may be able to finish faster than expected! youth and even professionals. Herrera also revealed that since the start of the war, they have strengthened their online presence. They have produced materials to explain the war and their efforts to fight terrorists in the area. They have also posted various news and articles about bravery of soldiers in the battle field and also soldiers who are helping Maranao civilians, among others. These stories have helped in shaping up the image of soldiers, he said. Establishment of Salaam TV and Radio One of the final areas that Andanar visited was the Mindanao State Uni-

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versity (MSU) in Marawi City. He had a chance to speak with President Habib Macaayong and the rest of the top management of the school to share some good news. He shared that as the head for the Strategic Communications and Information Management group of the TFBM, the budget for the creation of Salaam TV and radio has already been

approved. The secretary said that this TV and radio station is dedicated for the Muslim community, to give them a voice and share their stories to the rest of the country and the world. The proposed location for the said TV and radio station is in MSU and is expected to commence before the year ends or in 2018. (JMOR/PIA10)

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emphasizing what cemented their alliance with the automotive manufacturer. Subaru’s impressive line of vehicles is complemented with Shell’s lineup of quality fuels, such as Shell’s premium performance fuel, Shell V-Power with DYNAFLEX Technology. Shell V-Power’s DYNAFLEX Technology is designed to help restore your engine’s performance by actively removing and preventing the build-up of fuel system deposits and reducing wasted energy, delivering Shell’s best-ever performance and efficiency. All Shell quality fuels are developed by Shell’s formidable team of scientists around the world. Aside from being the recommended fuel by the well-known Japanese brand, all brand new Subaru cars will include Shell Welcome Kits as part of their partnership. The Shell Welcome Kit contains Shell Fuel Vouchers, to give Subaru car owners and their newly rolled out car a head start. Also included in the kit is a Shell Car Charger, to ensure that their valued customers’ gadgets are fully charged whilst on the go. Lastly, an SM Advantage Card is also provided for the car owners to earn points while refueling, making their trip to Shell a rewarding experience. With their new alliance, Pilipinas Shell and Subaru will be working together to further push the boundaries of energy and innovation both in laboratory testing centers and on the road. By providing quality fuel products and services to motorists around the world, Shell gained its foothold as a global leader in power and energy that pioneers next generation technology in developing new energy sources for a reliable energy mix, producing smarter products and promoting its smarter use, building smarter infrastructure and providing energy efficient engineering solutions that ultimately promote clean and efficient transport, sustainable mobility, energy efficiency and a new energy future to address the energy challenge.

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puddles and other road obstructions that may increase the risk of accidents. In addition, keep a safe distance from other vehicles to ensure a good enough braking distance. 4. Stay protected from outside forces. Always keep the headlights and the tail lights on to be easily seen by other vehicles. As helmets do not have wipers, spraying water-repellent solution on the visor can help guard visibility against the

heavy rain. 5. Know when to stop. W h e n l i g ht n i n g strikes, stop riding. Head for the nearest cover but do not stop under a tree. 6. Stay alert. Make sure to have enough sleep before driving, especially if it is a long ride. If sleepy, stop at a nearby store or coffee place to rest and power up before resuming the ride.

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when she got the news during office hours. “I never win in promos so I was a bit hesitant to believe and the first person I called was my mom. When things settled in, I was jumping for joy. Caltex is amazing for this, and I am all the more excited to make use of their top-quality fuels and the good service they are known for,” shared Favor. “We always make it a point to reward our loyal customers through a variety of promos. Our tie-up with the latest Transformers movie gave them an added experience to their regular top-ups. We are just as elated as the winner and we hope to make more people happy through more promotions,” said CPI Country Chairman Louie Zhang.

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translate to economic growth that will reduce, if not, totally eradicate poverty and social economic disparities towards a sustainable, equitable, an inclusive development where no one will be left behind,” Say said. END/Abegail De Vega

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expectations also pointed to slightly weaker sentiment during the review quarter, although the outlook for the quarter ahead remained generally upbeat. • Global economic activity continues to pick up pace. On balance, prospects for global economic growth have remained broadly positive, supported by favorable latest readings of economic activity indicators and benign inflation outturns. In particular, indicators of manufacturing activity signalled a continued expansion in the US, China, Japan, as well as in the euro area and the ASEAN region. Meanwhile, inflation across the globe is still expected to remain subdued, with many central banks in advanced economies seeing belowtarget inflation. • Domestic financial markets withstand uncertainty. Despite uncertainty stemming from the possibility of further monetary tightening in the US as well as from geopolitical tensions overseas, investor sentiment remained buoyant on the back of optimism over the country’s sustained growth in Q2 2017 and the NG’s proposed tax reform

Sat-Sun, October 21-22, 2017 program. The stock market index rose and spreads on the country’s sovereign debt narrowed, while appetite for local government securities also remained healthy. However, the peso depreciated quarter-on-quarter due in part on expectations of further interest rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve. Meanwhile, the Philippine banking system continued to be sound,’ as indicated by the sustained expansion in assets, loans, and deposits. Capital adequacy ratios also remained comfortably above the BSP’s standards and international norms. Banks’ lending standards were also broadly unchanged based on the latest results of the BSP’s senior bank loan officers’ survey, indicating a generally stable supply of credit. • The BSP maintains its monetary policy settings in Q3 2017. The BSP decided to maintain its key policy interest rate during its monetary policy meetings in August and September. The interest rates for other monetary policy instruments were accordingly also kept steady. Similarly, the reserve requirement ratios were left unchanged. The BSP’s decision to maintain its policy stance was based on its assessment that the inflation environment remained manageable with inflation expectations firmly anchored to the inflation target over the policy horizon. Current monetary policy settings remain appropriate. The BSP’s latest baseline inflation projection path continues to track the midpoint of the government’s target range in 2017-2019. The inflation path is also higher due in part to the rise in global crude oil prices and the recent depreciation of the peso. Credit and liquidity conditions also continue to be consistent with the pace of domestic economic activity. The balance of risks surrounding the inflation outlook also remains tilted to the upside, owing in part to possible adjustments in electricity rates as well as to the expected transitory impact of the NG’s broad fiscal reform program. However, the potential for slower global economic growth owing to geopolitical tensions and lingering uncertainty over economic policies in advanced economies continues to pose a downside risk to the inflation outlook. Accordingly, the BSP will maintain its vigilance in setting the stance of monetary policy. The BSP will continue to monitor domestic and external developments to ensure that the monetary policy stance remains consistent with its price and financial stability objectives.

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of choice who ultimately wins awards like this. We truly appreciate this recognition and congratulate

all of the winners.” In the company’s first year of consideration, Teleperformance in the Philippines emerged as the winner of the Top Employer award over several other wellrespected companies. All companies considered for the award had to demonstrate excellence across the categories of Management Achievement, Workplace Enhancement, International Recognition, Talent Development, Social Commitment and Work-Life Balance. Teleperformance in the Philippines showed excellence across all categories, particularly in sustained hiring growth, long employee tenure, proactive internal recognition and promotion, strong learning and development programs, diverse workforce, conducive working environment, promotion of work-life balance and implementation of sound corporate social responsibility projects. Teleperformance was also named a top finalist for the Corporate Social Responsibility Company of the Year at the Asia CEO Awards for its admirable advocacy programs through its corporate social responsibility arm, Citizen of the World. Citizen of the World focuses on helping sick children and the elderly, as well as facilitating relief operations in times of natural disasters. Teleperformance commits to be the “personal link” between employees and their careers, and between brands and their customers. In demonstrating this commitment, Teleperformance in the Philippines has successfully grown as an employer of choice for its nearly 40,000-person workforce. For the past six consecutive years, Teleperformance has received the Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Contact Center Outsourcing Service Provider of the Year Award for its significant performance in revenue management, market share, capabilities, and overall contribution to the contact center industry. In addition, Teleperformance Philippines was awarded as Outstanding Employer and Outstanding Community Project of the Year 2017 by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) and has been recognized by Aon Hewitt as a Best Employer in the Philippines.

(LASURECO) were energized while 6 towns are still under rehabilitation. As of September 30 the peak power demand of the LASURECO has been pegged at 35.67 megawatts. PIA

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“When we talk about terrorism, we don’t only mean Maute or ISIS, we also talk about the New People’s Army that have longed made the lives of our people in Bukidnon miserable. Not only that they burn trucks and plantations but also extort hardearned money from poor farmers and worst, recruit children to fight against the government,” said Mgen Villanueva. He further said, “I would like yo emphasize this with the presence of our local leaders in today’s ceremony that the real intent of the NPA is not to topple down the armed forces but to take the governance from you. This is the reason why we remain strong, resilient, and have improved our security stance in order to not just eliminate but to fully address this insurgency situation that have longed been affecting our Country’s development.” Villanueva said to the soldiers of the battalion that he expect them to bear the professionalism as the they execute their tasks. Build br idges f rom among the people, earn their respect and gain friends. There is no room for any Human Rights violations. We have already gained an immeasurable people’s support especially during our efforts in Marawi. Don’t let one mistake destroy what we have sacrificed for our Country. We support the intent of our Commanderin-Chief to protect the state and the people. Again I remind all of you to perform only your duty as a disciplined soldier, MGen Villanueva concluded. The activation and deployment of 88IB that is composed of 450 soldiers is part of the president’s plan to hasten the resolution of all internal conflicts in the Country. This will help pave way for the smooth implementation of all Government programs and services that would benefit every Filipinos in all parts of the Archipelago. (4ID)

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due to diabetes. Seven of his eight children are still alive. His youngest daughter already passed away when she was still in her 40s. His eldest is 79 years old and his youngest son is 65. PNA

(5 barangays -- 539); Mangudadatu (8 barangays --3,417); Ampatuan (3 barangays -- 646); and Kabuntalan (11 barangays -- 2,962). Myrna Jocelyn Henry, ARMM-HEART spokesperson, said relief assistance are now being prepared for the affected families. “We are in the process of dispatching soonest the relief goods to the flood victims,” she told PNA in an interview. The bad weather brought

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plants and the reconnection of power supply to buildings and houses. Apart from Marawi, 13 towns under the Lanao del Sur Electric Cooperative

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about by an LPA caused by Typhoon Storm Pablo is currently affecting most parts of the Visayas and Mindanao. (PNA)

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and Alex Macatana, was the suspect in the gunning down of Cris Cabingas, a team leader of the Roads and Traffic Administration (RTA), on December 30, 2016. The murder case the suspect is facing was docketed as CR-ORD-2017-1627. PO3 Rexie Tenio, the investigator on case, said an informant came to their office weeks ago and tipped them off regarding the Macauyag’s plan to shoot either an RTA enforcer or a police officer. “The informant knows about the suspect’s movements. He is probably someone close to him,” he said. He said Macauyag’s motorcycle-riding companion could be his partner in carrying out the killing of their next target. Tenio said they are not ruling out the possibility that Cabingas was ordered killed by one of the disgruntled vendors at the Cogon public market where the RTA is constantly conducting clearing operations to rid the area of ambulant sellers. Chief Insp. Harvey Abellanosa, Cogon police station commander, said Macauyag went into hiding in the cities of Valencia and Marawi. The suspect’s stay in Marawi was disrupted at the onset of the siege on May 23 and went back to Cagayan de Oro, Abellanosa said. He said Macauyag also has an outstanding arrest warrant for the murder of his wife Isa Sorogaor in Barangay Puerto, this city, on October 2015. In an interview, Macauyag denied he killed Cabingas and insisted that he and his family fled Marawi. “We are evacuees from Marawi. I am just a mere PUJ dispatcher at Cogon,” Macauyag said. Police said Macauyag is presently residing at Barangay Kauswagan here but used to live in Barangay Mapandi in Marawi. Yolanda Cabingas, the victim’s mother, said she was thankful that Macauyag was finally arrested 10 months after her son was shot. “It pains me to think of the murder of my son. But I am glad that the suspect is finally apprehended. My son will have justice at last,” she said in a separate interview.

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motoring October 21-22, 2017

Pilipinas Shell and Subaru seals new partnership Pilipinas Shell and Motor Image Pilipinas, Inc., the local distributor of Subaru, formally sealed a newfound partnership. Represented by Pilipinas Shell Vice President for Retail Anthony Lawrence Yam and Motor Image Pilipinas, Inc. General Manager Gerry Hernandez, the two motoring giants exchanged tokens to symbolize their alliance. Under the partnership, Pilipinas Shell and Subaru will be working together for future marketing collaborations to bring the best out of each other and delight Filipino motorists. “We believe that not all fuels are created equal, and the same goes for cars. The fuel you use can make a big difference in your car’s performance, which is why we take pride in being Subaru’s preferred fuels brand in the Philippines,” shared Yam, further See seals, page 11

MDPPA gives rainy day Winner of Caltex-Transformers promo reminders to motorcycle riders takes home brand-new Chevrolet Camaro Rainy days present many challenges to motorists. Besides the trouble of getting drenched by the downpour, heavy rains cause floods in many areas in and around the metro, worsening the already daunting traffic situation. Long lines at train and bus stations snaking through the street further compress packed roads and contribute to the slow flow of traffic. In line with its road safety campaign, MDPPA Road Safety Committee Chairman Jacinto Cadugo shares some tips about how to stay safe and enjoy the ride during these rainy days. 1. Wear proper rain gear. Avoid getting soaked as this can distract from driving. Soaked clothes can also cause illness. Wear proper helmet,

Caltex, marketed by Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), recently awarded the grand winner of “True Power from Within” with a brand new 2017 Chevrolet Camaro RS A/T and Php100,000 worth of Caltex Starcash to go with it. The nationwide promotion for Caltex customers was in conjunction with Michael Bay’s latest Transformer’s

with the visor protecting the face. Also wear bright-colored rain gear with reflectors to increase visibility on the road. 2. Check the motorcycle before leaving. Make sure the motorcycle is in good condition. In particular, inspect the tires to ensure they are not worn out and can tackle the wet

roads ahead. 3. Be mindful of the road conditions and other vehicles. When it rains, avoid the painted lines on the road as these become more slippery. Also avoid rainbowcolored sections of the road, which contain oil, and are, therefore, extra slippery. Always watch out for manholes, See gives, page 11

installation, Transformers: The Last Knight. The lucky winner, Christine Joy Favor, shared that she is a regular Caltex customer as it offered convenience through the many Caltex stations near her home in San Pedro, Laguna. Christine shared how she could not contain her excitement See winner, page 11